-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Prc4tcUGJNM6QcevAk148iyAt279R8QDxPFZu3FI/AZpdv1RtAkNE3dPzgPYcxnS vZkA2Vao5N+4RVD68uAbpg== 0000910647-97-000102.txt : 19970416 0000910647-97-000102.hdr.sgml : 19970416 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000910647-97-000102 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SB-2 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 FILED AS OF DATE: 19970414 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WEETAMOE BANCORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000857499 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022] IRS NUMBER: 043061936 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SB-2 SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-25185 FILM NUMBER: 97580423 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 SLADES FERRY AVE STREET 2: PO BOX 390 CITY: SOMERSET STATE: MA ZIP: 02726 BUSINESS PHONE: 5086752121 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 SLADE FERRY AVE STREET 2: P O BOX 390 CITY: SOMERSET STATE: MA ZIP: 02726 SB-2 1 BODY OF SB-2 DOCUMENT As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14 ,1997 Registration Statement No. 33- ============================================================================= SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ------------- FORM SB-2 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ------------- SLADE'S FERRY BANCORP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 6711 04-3061936 (State or other jurisdiction (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation or Classification Code Number) Identification organization) No.) 100 Slade's Ferry Avenue P.O. Box 390 Somerset, Massachusetts 02726 (508) 675-2121 (Address, including ZIP code, and telephone number, including area code of registrant's principal executive officer) PETER G. COLLIAS, Esquire 45 North Main Street P.O. Box 2519 Fall River, Massachusetts 02722 (508) 675-7894 (Name, address, including ZIP code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service) -------------- With copies to: THOMAS H. TUCKER, Esquire McGowan, Engel, Tucker, Garrett & Schultz 125 High Street Boston, Massachusetts 02110 (617) 951-9980 -------------- Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public. As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective. If the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. [ ]
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE ========================================================================================= Proposed Proposed maximum Title of each class maximum aggregate Amount of of securities Amount to be offering price offering registration to be registered registered per unit (1) price(1) fee - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 550,000 shares $9.50 $5,225,000 $1,583.33 ========================================================================================= Estimated pursuant to Rule 457 solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee.
"The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine." ========================================================================== Subject To Completion, Dated April 14, 1997 PROSPECTUS 325,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK SLADE'S FERRY BANCORP (Formerly Weetamoe Bancorp) Holding Company for Slade's Ferry Bank Slade's Ferry Bancorp (formerly Weetamoe Bancorp) (The "Company") is hereby offering 325,000 shares of its Common Stock, par value $.01 per share ("Common Stock"). All of the shares offered hereby are being sold by the Company. The Company, at its option, may offer up to an additional 225,000 shares of Common Stock, thereby increasing the amount of Common Stock offered to 550,000 shares. Assuming that all of the Common Stock offered hereby is sold in the initial offering and the optional offering, the Company will receive approximately $5,225,000. The Company will contribute 60% of such proceeds to the Bank to increase the Capital of the Bank. The minimum purchase is 100 shares and the maximum purchase is 10,000 shares by any one purchaser. The Company's shares are listed in the "pink sheets" of the over-the- counter market on a "work out bid" basis (quoted prices are negotiable rather than firm). On April 10, 1997, the average of the bid and ask prices of the Common Shares quoted by A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., the market maker for the stock, was $9.375. SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 5 FOR A DISCUSSION OF CERTAIN FACTORS THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BY PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS OF COMMON STOCK. THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, THE MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSIONER OF BANKS, THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR OFFICIAL, NOR HAVE ANY OF THE FOREGOING PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Underwriters Commissions & Price to Public(1) Expenses Proceeds to Company (2) ------------------ ------------- ----------------------- Total Initial Offering, 325,000 shs $ None $ Total Maximum Offering, 550,000 shs $ None $ The public offering price will be established at the time the registered statement is ready to become effective and is expected to conform with the market price of the stock at that time. Before deducting expenses payable by the Company estimated at $40,000 including the following estimated costs: registration fees $1,583.33, printing $10,000, legal fees $20,000, and accounting fees $5,000.
The Common Stock is being offered by the Company and is not the subject of any underwriting agreement. (See "Plan of Distribution".) It is expected that delivery of the Shares of Common Stock will be made as soon as possible after the termination date of the offering. (See "The Offering.") Subject to Completion "Information contained herein is subject to completion or amendment. A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This prospectus shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such State." The date of this Prospectus is __________, 1997 AVAILABLE INFORMATION The Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, DC (the "Commission") a Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") with respect to the Common Stock offered hereby. This Prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the Registration Statement, certain portion of which have been omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Commission. Statements contained in this Prospectus as to the content of any contract or other document are not necessarily complete, and in each instance, reference is made to the copy of such contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement, each statement being qualified in all respects by such reference. Such information is available for inspection at the principal office of the Commission in Washington, DC. Copies of the material contained in the Registration Statement may be obtained from the Commission upon payment of the fees prescribed by its rules and regulations. The Company is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, in accordance therewith, files reports, proxy statements, and other information with the Commission. The Registration Statement and the exhibits thereto filed by the Company with the Commission, as well as the reports, proxy statements, and other information filed by the Company with the Commission, may be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Room 1024, Washington, D.C. 20549, and at the Commission's Regional Offices at 75 Park Place, New York, New York 10007, and Room 1204, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 69804. 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. The Company furnishes to its Stockholders, after the end of each fiscal year, an annual report containing audited financial statements, with an opinion expressed by an independent certified public accountant and furnishes to its Stockholders quarterly reports containing unaudited financial statements and such other information as it may deem appropriate. No person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representation not contained in this Prospectus and, if given or made, such information or representation must not be relied upon as having been authorized by the Company. This Prospectus does not constitute an offer or solicitation by anyone in any state in which such offer or solicitation is not authorized or in which the person making such offer is not qualified to do so, or an offer or solicitation to anyone to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. NOTICE TO FLORIDA RESIDENTS THE SHARES OFFERED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE FLORIDA SECURITIES ACT. ALL FLORIDA RESIDENTS MAY HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF VOIDING THE PURCHASE HEREUNDER WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS AFTER THE FIRST TENDER OF CONSIDERATION IS MADE BY SUCH PURCHASER TO THE ISSUER OR AN AGENT OF THE ISSUER OR WITHIN THREE DAYS AFTER THE AVAILABILITY OF THE PRIVILEGE IS COMMUNICATED TO SUCH PURCHASER, WHICHEVER OCCURS LATER. The Shares offered hereby represent an equity investment in the Company, are not deposits, and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other Government Agency. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page ---- 1. Available Information 2. Prospectus Summary 1 3. Risk Factors 5 4. Use of Proceeds 6 5. The Offering and Plan of Distribution 7 6. Description of Business 8 7. Properties 11 8. Regulation and Supervision 12 9. Legal Proceedings 14 10. Selected Statistical Information 15 11. Management's Discussion and Analysis 32 12. Directors and Executive Officers 40 13. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 42 14. Executive Compensation 44 15. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 46 16. Capital Stock 46 17. Indemnification 48 18. Legal Opinions 49 19. Experts 49 20. Index to Financial Statements 50
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY The following information is qualified in its entirety by reference to the more detailed information contained elsewhere in this Prospectus and should be read together therewith. The Company The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Massachusetts in June 1989 as Weetamoe Bancorp for the purpose of becoming a bank holding company for Slade's Ferry Trust Company. The Company's acquisition of the Bank was completed on April 1, 1990. In December 1996, upon approval of its stockholders, the name Weetamoe Bancorp was changed to Slade's Ferry Bancorp. The Company is subject to the regulation of the Federal Reserve Board. The Bank is a state chartered trust company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1959. It is a commercial bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). The Bank is regulated and examined by the Massachusetts Commissioner of Banks and the FDIC. In 1996, the Bank acquired, through a cash purchase, the National Bank of Fairhaven, a financial institution located in Fairhaven, Massachusetts with assets of approximately $65 Million. The Bank's major customer base is derived from Bristol County, Massachusetts and abutting towns located in the state of Rhode Island. It is a retail bank that provides multiple deposit products and a wide range of banking services to the communities located in the southeastern Massachusetts area. The Bank provides installment, residential and commercial mortgages, commercial lending, and services the public with ten banking facilities, including its main office in Somerset. There are two branches in Fall River, two in Swansea, a Seekonk facility, a branch located in North Somerset, and as a result of the acquisition, a large facility in Fairhaven, and a branch facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts. In addition, the Bank also has a small facility located at Somerset High School which predominately services students. The executive offices of the Company and the Bank are located at 100 Slade's Ferry Avenue, PO Box 390, Somerset, Massachusetts, 02726, telephone (508) 675-2121. The Offering Securities Offered Initial: 325,000 shares of Common Stock $.01 par value Optional: 225,000 shares of Common Stock $.01 par value Maximum: 550,000 shares of Common Stock $.01 par value Offering Price The offering price of $ per share is based on the most recent average of the bid and ask price of the Company's Common Stock on the over the counter market. ($9.375 on April 10, 1997) Shares Authorized and Issued Authorized 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock Issued and outstanding 2,797,474(1) prior to offering Common Stock Offered Initial 325,000 Optional 225,000 Outstanding after sale Assuming 325,000 shares are sold under the Initial Offering and 225,000 shares are sold under the Optional Offering, total outstanding shares after issue - 3,347,474 Method of Purchasing Shares A Purchase Order form must be received by the Company with payment in full by the Expiration Date. Payment is to be made to Slade's Ferry Bancorp. Minimum-Maximum Order The minimum order is 100 shares and the maximum order is 10,000 shares by any one purchaser. Expiration Date The Company will accept Purchase Orders up until 5:00 pm Massachusetts time, on May 31, 1997, subject to extension at the option of the Company to a date no later than June 15, 1997. Amendments; Termination The Company reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions of the offering or to terminate the offering prior to delivery of the shares of Common Stock. (1) An additional 100,000 shares of Common Stock have been set aside for the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan; and an additional 250,000 shares of Common Stock have been set aside for the Company's Stock Option Plan. Fractional Shares No fractional shares will be offered Use of Proceeds The Company intends to use the proceeds of the public offering to increase the capital of the Bank and to assist in meeting the requirements of a "well capitalized" bank, by contributing 60% to the bank. The remaining 40% will remain at the Holding Company and be invested into debt securities issued by the U. S. Treasury and other U. S. government corporations and agencies until such time as the growth of the Bank should need additional capital, or the possibility of acquiring another financial institution should avail itself. Oversubscription The Company will honor purchase requests based on order of payments received up to the 325,000 shares offered in the Initial Offering and if the Company offers the additional shares, it will honor these shares based on order of payments received. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following table sets forth selected financial data for the last five years.
Year Ended December 31 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Dollars in Thousands Except per Share Data) EARNINGS DATA Interest Income $ 19,495 $ 16,541 $ 13,546 $ 13,247 $ 13,691 Interest Expense 9,078 7,764 4,944 5,214 6,838 Net Interest Income 10,417 8,777 8,602 8,033 6,853 Provision for Loan Losses 400 550 645 1,455 1,072 Noninterest Income 1,305 1,056 1,099 1,226 1,102 Noninterest Expense 7,380 6,632 6,701 5,853 5,299 Income Before Income Taxes 3,942 2,651 2,355 1,951 1,584 Income Taxes 1,564 1,005 888 723 495 FASB 109 Adjustment --- --- --- 40 --- Net Income 2,378 1,646 1,467 1,268 1,089 PER SHARE DATA (1) Net Income $ 0.860 $ 0.601 $ 0.567 $ 0.494 $ 0.462 Cash Dividends Declared $ 0.240 $ 0.174 $ 0.158 $ 0.096 $ 0.097 Book Value (pre SFAS 115)(2) $ 7.117 $ 6.800 $ 9.959 $ 9.742 $ 9.058 Book Value (incl. SFAS 115)(2) $ 7.116 $ 6.811 $ 9.023 $ 9.904 --- Avg. Shs. Outstanding 2,764,887 2,738,250 2,587,816 2,568,909 2,354,550 BALANCE SHEET DATA Assets $ 291,342 $ 233,422 $ 193,909 $ 196,476 $ 189,157 Loans 198,986 151,094 136,191 126,078 126,935 Unearned Income 643 527 403 313 294 Allowance for Possible Loan Losses 3,354 2,498 2,306 1,954 1,967 Loans, Net 194,935 148,069 133,482 123,811 124,674 Goodwill 3,307 --- --- --- --- Investments 57,732 58,757 43,537 50,187 42,647 Deposits 267,791 214,221 177,315 179,567 173,106 Stockholders' Equity 19,847 17,827 14,848 15,380 13,970 FINANCIAL RATIOS Net Yield on Earning Assets (3) 4.44% 4.36% 4.78% 4.59% 4.23% Interest Rate Spread (3) 3.72 3.72 4.33 4.19 3.76 Net Income as a Percentage of Average Assets 0.94 0.75 0.75 0.66 0.61 Average Equity 12.69 9.99 9.71 8.68 8.88 Dividend Payout Ratio 27.95 29.03 27.93 19.55 21.09 Average Equity to Average Assets 7.40 7.55 7.71 7.64 6.87 Earnings per share are computed based on the average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. On January 15, 1992, the Company declared a 2 for 1 stock split in the form of a stock dividend mailed to stockholders on January 24, 1992. On January 19, 1994, the Company declared a 5% stock dividend mailed to stockholders on February 1, 1994. On February 24, 1995, the Company declared a 5% stock dividend mailed to stockholders on March 1, 1995 and on March 13, 1995, the Company announced a 3 for 2 stock split mailed to stockholders on April 18, 1995. On January 8, 1996, the Company declared a 5% stock dividend mailed to stockholders on January 31, 1996. Per share data has been restated to reflect the effect of the stock splits and the stock dividends. On December 31, 1993, the Company adopted the provision of SFAS No. 115 whereby unrecognized gains or losses in securities classified as Available-for-Sale are reflected in Stockholders' Equity as a separate component. Stockholders' Equity included unrecognized gains, net of taxes of $251,792 in 1993; unrecognized losses, net of taxes, of $1,540,384 in 1994; unrecognized gains net of taxes, of $33,022 in 1995; and unrecognized losses net of taxes of $2,628 in 1996. This calculation uses actual shares outstanding at the end of each year. Calculated on fully taxable equivalent basis.
RISK FACTORS The shares offered hereby represent an equity investment in the Company, are not deposits, and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. In addition to the other information set forth herein, an investment in the shares offered hereby involves a degree of various risks that should be considered before making a decision to purchase such shares. Limited Market for Shares The brokerage firm of A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. has since 1992 acted as a market maker in the Company's Common Stock which is listed in the "pink sheets" of the over-the-counter market. However, only a limited trading market exists at present for the shares and there is no certainty that an active trading market will develop after the offering. The Company may in the future seek to qualify or list the shares on the NASDAQ market or an exchange to facilitate such trading, but is under no obligation to do so. Dependence Upon the Bank The Company is dependent upon the Bank which began operations on September 30, 1959. Dividends Although the Company, and previously the Bank, has paid dividends since 1961, no assurance can be given as to the amount, if any, or timing of future dividends. (See "Description of Business" and "Capital Stock- Dividends".) Anti-Takeover Provisions Maintaining the independence of the Bank and defending against abusive takeover tactics is an important objective of the Company. In order to serve this objective, the Articles of Organization and Bylaws of the Company contain certain provisions designed to protect the Company (and consequently the Bank) against a hostile takeover attempt. These provisions are complicated and the following description is intended as a brief summary only. Article VI(D)(1) of the Company's Articles of Organization provides for a staggered Board of Directors so that approximately one-third of the directors will be elected each year. This provision is intended to prevent a hostile acquiror who acquires a bare majority of the Company's Common Stock from taking over the Company by electing a whole new Board of Directors. Article VII of the Company's Bylaws requires an 80% stockholder vote to approve a "business combination" (including an acquisition or merger) with an "interested person" (principally a 20% acquisition or more stockholder) unless approved by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors with the required stockholder vote increased to 90% if the price to be paid to stockholders in the business combination is less than a "Fair Price" (defined to mean the highest price paid by the proposed acquiror in buying other Company shares). The purpose of these provisions is to encourage a prospective acquiror to negotiate with the Company's Board of Directors and offer a fair price to all stockholders and to deter hostile takeover attempts and squeezing out minority shareholders at a lower price than paid to other stockholders. The Company is also subject to Massachusetts laws regulating takeovers -- See General Laws Ch. 110D. Presently, the directors and executive officers of the Company and the Bank own 20.01% of the corporate stock of the Company. Competition The banking business in the market area served by the Bank is highly competitive. The Bank actively competes with other banks and financial institutions, including large commercial banks, mutual and stock savings banks, state and federally chartered credit unions, and Federal Savings and Loans for deposits and loans. Government Regulation and Supervision The Company and the Bank are subject to extensive governmental regulation and supervision. (See "Regulation and Supervision.") Compliance with such regulation and supervision involves substantial costs to the Company and the Bank and can restrict the Company's and Bank's activities. Underwriting The Shares are offered exclusively by the Company and are not subject to any underwriting agreement assuring the sale of the shares offered. Capitalization The Bank is required by law and regulations to maintain minimum levels of capital relative to the amount and type of its assets. Prior to the acquisition of the National Bank of Fairhaven and its parent holding company, Fairbank, Inc. in 1996, the Bank was classified as "well capitalized" by virtue of its capital ratios. As a result of the acquisition for cash in 1996 of National Bank of Fairhaven, the Bank's capital ratios at year end 1996 had declined to a classification of "adequately capitalized." USE OF PROCEEDS Assuming that all the Common Stock offered hereby is sold, including the additional offering of 225,000 shares, the Company will receive approximately $5,225,000. The Company will infuse 60% of such funds into the Bank to increase the capital of the Bank and to assist in meeting the requirements of a "well capitalized" bank. The remaining 40% will be retained by the Company for use in future acquisitions or other permissible activities of a holding company. Such funds will in the meantime be invested in debt securities issued by the U. S. Treasury and other U. S. government corporations and agencies. There are, however, no discussions occurring nor any plans dealing with branch expansions or acquisitions at the present time. If only the initial offering of 325,000 shares is sold, the Company's net proceeds (after expenses) of approximately $3,000,000 will all be infused into the Bank to increase its capital. THE OFFERING AND PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION General The Company is offering 325,000 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value ("Common Stock"), and, at the Company's option, may offer an additional 225,000 shares of Common Stock. The shares are being offered at a price of $ per share, which is based on the average of the bid and ask prices of the Company's Common Stock on the over-the-counter market on as quoted by A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., the market maker for the stock. The shares of Common Stock offered hereby are being offered exclusively by the Company without the services of an underwriter. The Company is making its initial offering of 325,000 shares to depositors of the Bank, current stockholders of the Company, and members of the general public. The Company has 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock $.01 par value authorized. As of March 31, 1997 the current number of shares issued and outstanding was 2,797,474. Assuming all the shares hereby being offered for sale in the Initial Offering and the additional 225,000 shares being offered under the Optional Offering are sold, the total shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding, will be approximately 3,347,474. Of the remaining 1,652,526 shares authorized but unissued, 100,000 shares have been set aside for the Dividend Reinvestment Plan and 250,000 shares set aside for the Company's Stock Option Plan. Method of Purchasing Stock; Expiration Date Once the Registration Statement, of which this Prospectus is a part, has been declared effective by the Securities & Exchange Commission ("SEC"), Buy Orders will be accepted by the Company in the order payment is received. In the event the total Buy Orders exceed the 325,000 shares included in the Original Offering and the 225,000 shares included in the Optional Offering, shares will be allocated based on order in which payments are received. A Buy Order form must be received by the Company, with payment in full, by May 31, 1997 (the "Expiration Date"), subject to extension at the option of the Company to a date not later than June 15, 1997. Payment is to be made to Slade's Ferry Bancorp. Order forms and payments must be received by the Company before 5:00 pm Eastern Time on the Expiration Date. Payment for the shares must be made in United States Dollars by check or money order payable to the order of Slade's Ferry Bancorp. The method of delivery of a Buy Order form is at the risk of the buyer. The minimum purchase is 100 shares and the maximum purchase is 10,000 shares by any one purchaser. No fractional shares will be issued. Insufficient funds received for a minimum purchase of shares, or excessive funds received beyond that required for the maximum purchase of shares, or excessive funds for a round number of shares will be returned without interest to the purchaser. Amendments and Waivers; Termination The Company reserves the right to extend the Expiration Date to a date no later than June 15, 1997, and to amend the terms and conditions of the Offering. All questions as to the validity, form, eligibility (including time of receipt and record ownership) and acceptance of any order form shall be determined by the Company, in its sole discretion, and its determination shall be final and binding. The Company reserves the right to reject any order if such order is not in accordance with the terms of the Offering or not in proper form, or if the acceptance thereof or the issuance of shares of Common Stock pursuant thereto could be deemed unlawful. The Company also reserves the right to waive any deficiency or irregularity with respect to any order form. Any change to the terms of the Offering will require a resolicitation of all offerees with an appropriately updated prospectus. In such event, offerees will be requested to reaffirm, amend or rescind any previously submitted Order Form within a specified period of time. In the event of no response or a negative response, any funds previously submitted will be promptly returned, as will any excess funds in the event an amended response requires less funds than previously submitted. The Company expressly reserves the right, in its sole discretion, at any time prior to delivery of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby, to terminate the Offering by giving public notice thereof to all purchasers. If the Offering is so terminated, all funds received from purchasers will be promptly refunded without interest. Buy Orders Exceeding Offering If in the event the total buy orders exceed the 325,000 shares included in the Original Offering and the 225,000 shares included in the Optional Offering, requests will be honored based on the order of payments received. Any excess funds will be promptly returned without interest. Delivery of Stock Certificates Certificates representing shares of Common Stock purchased and issued, together with any refunds of any oversubscribed shares without interest, will be mailed as soon as practical after the Expiration Date. The Company will place all proceeds of the Offering into an escrow account until such funds are distributed to the Company or refunded to purchaser at the completion or termination of the Offering. No interest will be paid to purchasers on funds delivered to the Company pursuant to the Offering. The shares of Common Stock purchased pursuant to this Offering will be issued and sold as of the Expiration Date. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS Business of Slade's Ferry Bancorp Slade's Ferry Bancorp ("the Company") is a business corporation that was organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on June 13, 1989 as Weetamoe Bancorp. The name Weetamoe Bancorp was changed to Slade's Ferry Bancorp effective January 1, 1997. The office of Slade's Ferry Bancorp is located at the office of the Bank at 100 Slade's Ferry Avenue, Somerset, Massachusetts, 02726, and its telephone number is the same as the Bank's: (508)675-2121. The Company was organized for the purpose of becoming the holding company of the Bank. The Company's acquisition of the Bank was completed on April 1, 1990. The Bank (Slade's Ferry Trust Company) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Slade's Ferry Bancorp. Competition The primary business of Slade's Ferry Bancorp is the ongoing business of the Bank. The competitive conditions to be faced by Slade's Ferry Bancorp will be the same as those faced by the Bank. It is likely that, as a holding company, it may compete with other holding companies engaged in bank-related activities. Thus, the Company will face competition in undertaking to acquire other banks, financial institutions or companies engaged in bank-related activities, and in operating subsequent to any such acquisitions. While the Company investigates opportunities to acquire other banks or bank facilities when they occur and may in the future acquire other banks, financial institutions, or bank facilities, it is not currently engaged in any such acquisition other than the recently completed acquisition of the National Bank of Fairhaven, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Employees At present there are three employees of the Bank and the Company whose compensation is paid by the Company. Although the Company has no current plans to do so, if the Company should acquire other financial institutions or pursue other lines of business, it may at such time hire additional employees. Business of Slade's Ferry Trust Company On September 30, 1959, the Slade's Ferry Trust Company opened for business as a state chartered trust company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and as a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The founders were a group of individuals from Somerset, Swansea, Fall River and Seekonk, Massachusetts who recognized the need for a local bank committed to personalized services. During the past three years, the Bank has grown from eight banking facilities with 92 full-time and 43 part-time employees and assets of $196 Million as of December 31, 1993 to ten banking facilities with 128 full-time and 50 part-time employees and assets of $291 Million as of December 31, 1996. Through its acquisition of the National Bank of Fairhaven in 1996, it not only added two banking facilities and increased its assets by $58 Million but also expanded its geographic market area to the New Bedford and Fairhaven region of Massachusetts. The Bank currently services numerous communities in Southeastern Massachusetts and contiguous areas of Rhode Island through its ten facilities in Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Seekonk, New Bedford and Fairhaven. The Bank's major customer base consists of over 27,500 personal savings, checking and money market accounts and 7,360 personal certificates of deposit and individual retirement accounts. Its commercial base consists of over 3,300 checking, money market, corporate, and certificate of deposit accounts. The Bank does not have any major target accounts, nor does it derive a material portion of its deposits from any single depositor. It is a retail bank that services the needs of the local communities, and its loans are not concentrated within any single industry or group of related industries that would have any possible adverse effect on the business of the Bank. The Bank's business is not seasonal and its loan demand is well diversified. As of December 31, 1996, commitments under standby letters of credit aggregate approximately $1,176,936. The Bank's acquisition of Fairbank, Inc. and its subsidiary, the National Bank of Fairhaven in 1996 was accomplished by a cash outlay by the Bank of $8,558,800 to the stockholders of Fairbank, Inc. without any issuance of Company stock. Fairbank, Inc. was simultaneously dissolved and the National Bank of Fairhaven merged into the Bank. Services The Bank engages actively in a broad range of banking activities, including demand, savings, time deposits, related personal and commercial checking account services, real estate mortgages, commercial and installment lending, payroll services, money orders, travelers checks, Visa, Mastercard, safe deposit rentals, automatic teller machines and cash management services. The Bank offers a full range of commercial, installment, student, and real estate loans. The service area of the Bank is approximately 300 square miles, including the southern geographic area of Bristol County, Massachusetts and extends over to the towns of Tiverton, Warren, Bristol and Barrington in the state of Rhode Island. Competition The banking business in the market area served by the Bank is highly competitive. The Bank actively competes with other banks, financial institutions, and credit unions, including major banks and bank holding companies which have numerous offices and affiliates operating over wide geographic areas. The Bank competes for deposits, loans, and other business with these institutions. Many of the major commercial banks, or other affiliates in the service areas of the Bank, offer services such as international banking, and investment and trust services which are not offered directly by the Bank. PROPERTIES The main office of the Bank is located at 100 Slade's Ferry Avenue, Somerset, Massachusetts at the junctions of U. S. Route 6, 138, and 103. The Bank has nine additional branches located in Fairhaven, Fall River, New Bedford, Seekonk, Somerset and Swansea, Massachusetts. As of December 31, 1996, the following Bank properties are owned either directly by the Bank or through its subsidiary, the Slade's Ferry Realty Trust:
Square Branch Location Footage - ------ -------- ------- Main Office 100 Slade's Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA 37,000 North Somerset 2722 County Street, Somerset, MA 3,025 Linden Street 244-253 Linden Street, Fall River, MA 1,750 Brayton Avenue 855 Brayton Avenue, Fall River, MA 3,325 North Swansea 2388 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea, MA 2,960 Seekonk 1400 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA 2,300 Fairhaven 75 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA 13,000
Offices listed below are leased properties which indicate the applicable lease expiration date:
Square Branch Location Footage - ------ -------- ------- Swansea Mall Route 118, Swansea, MA 2,250 (expires 2003) Brayton Avenue 16 Stevens Street, Fall River, MA 549 Drive Up Annex (expires 2000) Walgreen Drug Store 835 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 835 (expires 2004)
The main office building contains approximately 42,000 square feet of usable space, of which the Bank occupies approximately 37,000 square feet and the remainder is rented to local businesses as warehouse and office space. The Bank also has a school banking facility located in the Somerset High School, Grandview Avenue, Somerset, Massachusetts that consists of 200 square feet, which provides basic banking services to students and school staff. The Seekonk office is an 8,800 square foot building, of which the Bank is utilizing 2,300 square feet and leasing out the remainder. On May 15, 1996, Slade's Ferry Bancorp and its subsidiary, Slade's Ferry Trust Company, entered into a merger agreement with Fairbank, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, the National Bank of Fairhaven. The agreement provided that Slade's Ferry Trust Company acquire Fairbank Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, the National Bank of Fairhaven, by a cash outlay paid by Slade's Ferry Trust Company of $8,558,800 to stockholders of Fairbank, Inc. without any issuance of Slade's Ferry Bancorp stock. The cash payment resulted in a premium paid above the book value of Fairbank, Inc. of $3.4 Million, which is classified as Goodwill. Included in Goodwill are the net adjustments of book values to market values of loans, investments, buildings and equipment, deposits, notes payable and deferred tax adjustments. Goodwill is to be amortized over a fifteen year period. The Bank intends to continue to grow and actively service its market area. REGULATION AND SUPERVISION The following summaries of statutes and regulations affecting banks and bank holding companies do not purport to be complete. Such summaries are qualified in their entirety by reference to such statutes and regulations. Holding Company Regulations Under the Federal Bank Holding Company Act ("BHCA"), the prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board ("FRB") is required before a corporation may acquire control of a bank. FRB approval must also be obtained before a bank holding company acquires all or substantially all of the assets of a bank, or merges or consolidates with another bank holding company. In considering any applications for approval of an acquisition or merger, the FRB is required to consider the financial and managerial resources of the companies and banks concerned, and the convenience and needs of the communities to be served. As a registered bank holding company, the Company is required to file with the FRB annual and periodic reports and such other additional information as the Board may require. The Company and its subsidiaries are also subject to continuing regulation, supervision and examinations by the FRB. A bank holding company, with certain exceptions, may not acquire more than 5% of the voting shares of any company that is not a bank and may not engage, directly or through subsidiaries, in any activity other than banking, managing or controlling banks, or furnishing services to or performing services for its subsidiaries, without prior approval of the FRB. The FRB is authorized to approve the ownership by a bank holding company of voting shares of any company whose activities the FRB determines to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereof. Under the FRB's current regulations, and subject to certain restrictions and limitations specified therein, bank holding companies and their subsidiaries may be permitted by the FRB to engage in such non-banking activities as: (1) making, acquiring, or servicing loans or other extensions of credit such as would be made by a mortgage, finance, credit card, or factoring company; (2) operating an industrial bank or industrial loan company; (3) performing the function of a trust company; (4) acting as an investment or financial advisor; (5) leasing real or personal property or acting as an agent or broker in leasing such property or acting as an agent or broker in leasing property in certain situations; (6) making investments to promote community welfare; (7) providing certain data processing and transmission services; (8) acting as principal, agent or broker with respect to insurance directly related to extensions of credit by the bank holding company or its subsidiaries, and engaging in certain other insurance activities subject to specified conditions and limitations; (9) providing courier services for checks and certain other instrument exchanges among banks, and for audit and accounting media of a banking or financial nature; (10) providing management consulting advice, under specified conditions, to banks not affiliated with the bank holding company; (11) issuing and selling retail money orders having a face value of not more than $1,000, and travelers checks, and selling U. S. Savings Bonds; (12) performing appraisals of real and personal property; (13) arranging commercial real estate equity financing under certain circumstances; (14) providing securities brokerage services as agent for the accounts of customers; (15) underwriting and dealing in certain government obligations and money market instruments; (16) providing foreign exchange advisory and transactional services; (17) acting as a futures commission merchant in specified capacities, or providing investment advice as a futures commission merchant or commodity trading advisor with respect to certain financial futures contracts and options; (18) providing consumer financial counseling services; (19) providing tax planning and preparation services; (20) providing check guaranty services to subscribing merchants; (21) operating a collection agency; and (22) operating a credit bureau. In addition, a bank holding company may file an application for FRB approval to engage, directly or through subsidiaries, in other nonbank activities that the holding company reasonably believes are so closely related to banking as to be a proper incident thereto. In addition, pursuant to the Bank Export Services Act of 1982, a bank holding company may invest up to 5% of its consolidated capital and surplus in shares of an export trading company unless such investment is disapproved by the FRB after notice as provided in that Act. As a bank holding company, the Company will be required to give the FRB prior written notice of any purchase or redemption of its outstanding equity securities if the gross consideration for the purchase or redemption, when combined with the net consideration paid for all such purchases or redemptions during the preceding 12 months, is equal to 10% or more of Bancorp's consolidated net worth. The FRB may disapprove such a purchase or redemption if it determines that the proposal would violate any law, regulation, FRB order, directive, or any condition imposed by, or written agreement with, the FRB. The status of the Company as a registered bank holding company under the BHCA does not exempt it from certain federal and state laws and regulations applicable to corporations generally, including, without limitation, certain provisions of the federal securities laws. Under Massachusetts law, Board of Bank Incorporation approval is required before any company may become a bank holding company by directly or indirectly owning, controlling or holding the power to vote 25% or more of the voting stock of two or more banks. Further, such approval is required prior to a bank holding company's (i) acquiring voting stock of another bank institution if, as a result of the acquisition, such acquirer would, directly or indirectly, own or control more than 5% of the voting stock of such institution, or (ii) engaging in certain other transactions. The Company is not considered a bank holding company under Massachusetts law since it does not control two or more banks. The activities of the Company, however, will be limited under Massachusetts law to activities described above, which would be permissible for a bank holding company registered under the BHCA. In addition, the acquisition by the Company of 25% or more of the voting stock or the power to elect a majority of the directors of another commercial bank, savings bank, cooperative bank, or savings and loan association would subject the company to regulation as a bank holding company under applicable Massachusetts law and would require the approval of the Massachusetts Board of Bank Incorporation. Bank Regulations As a Massachusetts-chartered, FDIC-insured trust company, the Bank is subject to regulation and supervision by the Commissioner of Banks, the FDIC and the FRB. The Massachusetts statutes and regulations govern, among other things, investment powers, deposit activities, borrowings, maintenance of surplus and reserve accounts, distribution of earnings, and payment of dividends. The Bank is also subject to state regulatory provisions covering such matters as issuance of capital stock, branching, and mergers and acquisitions. Deposit accounts at the Bank are insured by the FDIC, generally up to a maximum of $100,000 per insured depositor. As an insurer of deposits of certain thrift institutions and commercial banks, the FDIC issues regulations, conducts examinations, requires the filing of reports, and generally supervises the operations of institutions to which it provides deposit insurance. The approval of the FDIC is required prior to any merger or consolidation with another financial institution, or the establishment or relocation of an office facility. This supervision is intended primarily for the protection of depositors. As an FDIC-insured bank, the Bank is subject to certain FDIC requirements designed to maintain the safety and soundness of individual banks and the banking system. The FDIC periodically conducts examinations of insured institutions and, based upon appraisals, may revalue assets of an insured institution and require establishment of specific reserves in amounts equal to the difference between such revaluation and the book value of the assets. In addition, the FDIC has a regulation which defines and sets minimum requirements for capital adequacy. The Company, the Bank, the Slade's Ferry Realty Trust, and the Slade's Ferry Securities Corporation are "affiliates" within the meaning of the Federal Reserve Act. Certain provisions of the Federal Reserve Act, made applicable to the Bank by Section 18 (j) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and administered with respect to the Bank by the FDIC, limit the amounts of and establish collateral requirements with respect to the Bank's loans or extensions of credit to and investments in affiliates. In addition, related provisions of the Federal Reserve Act and FRB regulations also administered with respect to the Bank by the FDIC limit the amounts of and establish required procedures and credit standards with respect to loans and other extensions of credit to officers, directors and principal stockholders of the Bank, of the Company, and of any subsidiaries of the Company, and to related interests of such persons. Recent Regulatory Examinations During the most recent regulatory examinations of the Company and the Bank, no major or consequential violations were found. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Bank is involved in a civil suit brought by a former employee of the National Bank of Fairhaven which primarily alleges a breach of contract and other related claims. The demand by the plaintiff is $550,000 to settle the case. Counsel for the Company believes that there are meritorious defenses to the claims and the Company intends to vigorously defend the suit. The Company believes that the suit will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operation or liquidity. SELECTED STATISTICAL INFORMATION The following tables and discussion present certain statistical information concerning the business of the Company. Such tables and discussion should be read in conjunction with "Description of Business," and the financial statements and the notes thereto. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES, AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY; INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL The following table sets forth the Company's average assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity, interest income earned and interest paid, average rates earned and paid, and the net interest margin for the years ending December 31, 1996, December 31, 1995, and December 31, 1994. Averages are daily averages.
1996 1995 1994 ---------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- Avg Avg Avg Average Int(1) Int Average Int(1) Int Average Int(1) Int Balance Inc/Exp Rate Balance Inc/Exp Rate Balance Inc/Exp Rate ------- ------- ---- ------- ------- ---- ------- ------- ---- (Dollars in Thousands) ASSETS: Earning Assets (2) Commercial Loans $ 23,440 $ 2,191 9.35% $ 17,478 $ 1,705 9.75% $ 16,845 $ 1,452 8.62% Commercial Real Estate 90,576 9,035 9.98 70,060 6,703 9.57 57,983 5,190 8.95 Residential Real Estate 50,486 3,788 7.50 48,901 3,706 7.58 46,360 3,319 7.16 Consumer Loans 6,094 613 10.06 5,630 628 11.15 6,333 613 9.68 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Loans 170,596 15,627 9.16 142,069 12,742 8.97 127,521 10,574 8.29 Federal Funds Sold 14,994 783 5.22 10,361 598 5.77 4,584 167 3.64 U.S. Treas/Govt Agencies 43,871 2,715 6.19 45,300 2,924 6.45 43,580 2,484 5.70 States & Political Subdivisions 5,959 400 6.71 4,753 339 7.13 5,556 408 7.34 Mutual Funds 241 13 5.39 170 8 4.71 529 16 3.02 Marketable Equity Securities 1,332 45 3.38 1,013 37 3.65 888 33 3.72 Other Investments 811 45 5.55 140 6 4.29 6 -0- 0.00 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Earning Assets 237,804 $19,628 8.25% 203,806 $16,654 8.17% 182,664 $13,682 7.49% --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Allowance for Loan Losses (2,958) (2,450) (2,160) Unearned Income (597) (434) (306) Cash and Due From Banks 9,565 8,387 7,800 Other Assets 9,489 9,016 7,875 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Assets $253,303 $218,325 $195,873 ============================================================================================= LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Savings $ 40,246 $ 1,006 2.50% $ 37,790 $ 955 2.53% $ 44,945 $ 1,136 2.53% NOW's 28,788 858 2.98 21,568 757 3.51 22,784 596 2.61 Money Market Accounts 13,326 272 2.04 16,355 332 2.03 18,369 404 2.20 Time Deposits of $100M or more 18,813 1,104 5.87 15,403 856 5.56 12,760 508 3.98 Other Time Deposits 97,957 5,752 5.87 82,290 4,801 5.83 56,273 2,244 3.99 Borrowings 1,374 86 6.26 1,179 63 5.36 1,329 56 4.21 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest-bearing Liabilities 200,504 $ 9,078 4.53% 174,585 $ 7,764 4.45% 156,460 $ 4,944 3.16% --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Demand Deposits 33,572 26,674 23,832 Other Liabilities 493 591 473 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Liabilities 234,569 201,850 180,765 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common Stock 28 26 16 Paid-in Capital 14,393 12,871 11,599 Retained Earnings 4,486 4,227 4,077 Net Unrealized Loss on Available-for-Sale Securities (173) (649) (584) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Stockholders' Equity 18,734 16,475 15,108 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity $253,303 $218,325 $195,873 ============================================================================================= Net Interest Income $10,550 $ 8,890 $ 8,738 ============================================================================================= Net Interest Spread 3.72% 3.72% 4.33% ============================================================================================= Net Yield on Earnings Assets 4.44% 4.36% 4.78% ============================================================================================= On a fully taxable equivalent basis based on tax rate of 34%. Interest income on investments and net interest income includes a fully taxable equivalent adjustment of $133,000 in 1996, $113,000 in 1995, and $136,000 in 1994. Average balance includes non-accruing loans. The effect of including such loans is to reduce the average rate earned on the Company's loans.
NET INTEREST INCOME - CHANGES DUE TO VOLUME AND RATE (1)
1996 vs 1995 1995 vs 1994 Increase Increase (Decrease) (Decrease) --------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Due to Due to Total Due to Due to Change(2) Volume Rate Change(2) Volume Rate --------- ------ ------ --------- ------ ------ Interest Income: Federal Funds Sold $ 185 $ 255 $ (70) 431 $ 271 $ 160 US Treas/Govt Agencies (209) (90) (119) 440 105 335 States & Political Subdivisions 61 83 (22) (69) (58) (11) Mutual Funds 5 4 1 (8) (14) 6 Marketable Securities 8 11 (3) 4 4 0 Other Investments 39 33 6 6 3 3 Commercial Loans 486 569 (83) 253 59 194 Commercial Real Estate 2,332 2,005 327 1,513 1,117 396 Residential Real Estate 82 119 (37) 387 187 200 Consumer Loans (15) 50 (65) 15 (73) 88 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest Income 2,974 3,039 (65) 2,972 1,601 1,371 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest Expense: Savings Accounts 51 62 (11) (181) (181) 0 NOW Accounts 101 234 (133) 161 (38) 199 Money Market Accounts (60) (62) 2 (72) (43) (29) Time Deposits of $100M or more 248 195 53 348 125 223 Other Time Deposits 951 915 36 2,557 1,279 1,278 Borrowings 23 11 12 7 (7) 14 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest Expense 1,314 1,355 (41) 2,820 1,135 1,685 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Interest Income $1,660 $1,684 $ (24) 152 $ 466 $ (314) ===================================================================== Changes in interest income and interest expense attributable to changes in both volume and rate have been allocated equally to changes due to volume and changes due to rate. The change in interest income on investments and net interest income includes interest on a fully taxable equivalent basis based on a tax rate of 34%.
Interest Rate Sensitivity A formal measurement that is incorporated in the Asset/Liability management process is the monthly analysis of the interest rate (Gap) table. This measurement provides a static analysis of repricing opportunities of the balance sheet. It is prepared by categorizing assets and liabilities into time periods based on the next repricing opportunity. The analysis determines the net dollar amount of assets less liabilities that are repricing at various time periods. The Company has an Asset/Liability Committee that reports to the Board of Directors. Its objective is to monitor the exposure of planned net interest margins to unexpected changes due to interest rate fluctuations. These efforts also affect loan pricing, deposit interest rate strategies, asset mix and volume guidelines, liquidity and capital planning. At December 31, 1996, the analysis indicates the Company's interest rate risk to have a reliance on short term liabilities. This position would have an adverse effect on the Company's earnings in a rising rate environment and conversely a positive effect on earnings in a decreasing risk environment. The Gap table as of December 31, 1996 is set forth below.
December 31, 1996 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands) 3 Months 4 Months 1 Year to 2 Year to 5 Years REPRICING OPPORTUNITY or Less to 1 Year 2 Years 5 Years & Over Total -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- ----- INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS Loans $ 88,091 $ 40,675 $ 24,882 $ 7,148 $ 13,838 $194,634 Investments and Interest-Bearing Time Deposits 7,442 6,452 9,047 13,834 21,107 57,882 Federal Funds Sold 13,000 --- --- --- --- 13,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest-Earning Assets $108,533 $ 47,127 $ 33,929 $ 40,982 $ 34,945 $265,516 ================================================================================== Cumulative Risk Sensitive Assets (RSA) $108,533 $155,660 $189,589 $230,571 $265,516 ================================================================================== INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES Regular Savings $ 42,182 $ --- $ --- $ --- $ --- $ 42,182 NOW Accounts 37,203 --- --- --- --- 37,203 Money Market Accounts 15,430 --- --- --- --- 15,430 Time Deposits $100,000 & Over 4,186 9,738 3,518 2,197 --- 19,639 Other Time Deposits 32,058 55,997 18,749 883 1,192 108,879 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Deposits 131,059 65,735 22,267 3,080 1,192 223,333 Federal Funds Purchased --- --- --- --- --- --- Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities 1,200 --- --- 1,043 --- 2,243 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities $132,259 $ 65,735 $ 22,267 $ 4,123 $ 1,192 $225,576 ================================================================================== Cumulative Risk Sensitive Liabilities (RSL) $132,259 $197,994 $220,261 $224,384 $225,576 ================================================================================== Gap (23,726) (18,608) 11,662 36,859 33,753 39,940 Cumulative Gap (23,726) (42,334) (30,672) 6,187 39,940 RSA/RSL (.82) (.72) 1.52 9.94 29.32 Cumulative RSA/RSL (.82) (.79) (.86) 1.03 1.18 Cumulative Gap/Total Assets (.08) (.15) (.11) .02 .14
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO The following table shows the carrying amount of the major categories of investment securities Held to Maturity for the years indicated:
At December 31, ------------------------------ 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- (Dollars In Thousands) US Treasury Securities and Obligations of US Government Corporations and Agencies $13,193 $15,690 $ 7,719 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 6,131 6,024 5,056 Mortgage-backed securities 257 17 18 Other Debt Securities 6 5 5 --------------------------------- $19,587 $21,736 $12,798 =================================
In the following table, the carrying amount of Held to Maturity securities maturing within stated periods as of December 31, 1996, is shown with the weighted average interest yield from securities falling within the range of maturities:
US Treasury Obligations & Government of States & Mortgage- Other Corporations Political Backed Debt & Agencies Subdivisions(1) Securities Securities Total ------------ --------------- ---------- ---------- ----- (Dollars in Thousands) Due in 1 year or less: Amount $ 4,689 $ 695 --- $ 5 $ 5,389 Yield 5.28% 6.44% --- 5.50% 5.43% Due in 1 to 5 years: Amount $ 5,496 $2,396 $ 243 $ 1 $ 8,136 Yield 6.61% 6.58% 6.57% 7.50% 6.60% Due in 5 to 10 years: Amount $ 3,008 $2,894 $ 14 --- $ 5,916 Yield 7.11% 6.88% 8.00% --- 7.00% Due after 10 years: Amount --- $ 146 --- --- $ 146 Yield --- 9.21% --- --- 9.21% ------------------------------------------------------------------- Amount $13,193 $6,131 $ 257 $ 6 $19,587 =================================================================== Yield 6.25% 6.77% 6.65% 5.83% 6.42% =================================================================== Rates of tax exempt securities are shown assuming a 34% tax rate.
The following table shows the amortized cost basis of the major categories of Available for Sale securities for the years indicated:
At December 31, ------------------------------ 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- (Dollars In Thousands) US Treasury Securities and Obligations of US Government Corporations and Agencies $32,793 $31,678 $28,606 Mortgage-backed Securities 2,469 3,618 3,920 Asset-backed Securities 246 -0- -0- Marketable Equity Securities 1,775 1,397 830 --------------------------------- $37,283 $36,693 $33,356 =================================
In the following table, the amortized cost basis of Available for Sale securities maturing within stated periods as of December 31, 1996, is shown with the weighted average interest yield from securities falling within the range of maturities:
US Treasury & Government Mortgage- Asset- Corporations Backed Backed & Agencies Securities Securities Total ------------ ---------- ---------- ----- (Dollars in Thousands) Due in 1 year or less: Amount $ 2,707 $ 953 $ --- $ 3,660 Yield 5.58% 6.23% --- 5.75% Due in 1 to 5 years: Amount 18,707 --- --- 18,707 Yield 5.86% --- --- 5.86% Due in 5 to 10 years: Amount 10,879 --- --- 10,879 Yield 6.86% --- --- 6.86% Due after 10 years: Amount 500 1,516 246 2,262 Yield 8.00% 5.64% 6.35% 6.24% -------------------------------------------------------- Amount $32,793 $2,469 $ 246 $35,508(1) ======================================================== Yield 6.20% 5.87% 6.35% 6.18% ======================================================== Does not include marketable equity securities.
The following table shows the amortized cost basis and fair value of the major categories of Held to Maturity securities as of December 31, 1996:
Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Amortized Holding Holding Cost Basis Gains Losses Fair Value ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (Dollars in Thousands) Debt securities issued by the U.S.Treasury and other U.S. Government corporations and agencies $13,193 $30 $ 8 $13,215 Debt securities issued by states of the United States and political subdivisions of the states 6,131 38 67 6,102 Mortgage-backed securities 257 --- 35 222 Other debt securities 6 --- --- 6 ------------------------------------------------ $19,587 $68 $110 $19,545 ================================================
Investments in Available for Sale securities are carried at fair value on the balance sheet and are summarized as follows as of December 31, 1996.
Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Amortized Holding Holding Cost Basis Gains Losses Fair Value ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (Dollars in Thousands) Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government corporations and agencies $32,793 $ 80 $281 $32,592 Marketable equity securities 1,775 268 56 1,987 Mortgage-backed securities 2,469 --- 38 2,431 Asset-backed securities 246 --- 1 245 ------------------------------------------------ $37,283 $348 $376 $37,255 ================================================
Deduction to Stockholders' Equity: (In Whole Dollars) Unrealized loss on Available for Sale Securities $27,952 Less tax effect 25,324 ------- Net unrealized loss on Available for Sale Securities $ 2,628 =======
LOAN PORTFOLIO The following table shows the Company's amount of loans by category at the end of each of the last five years.
At December 31 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Dollars In Thousands) Commercial, financial and agricultural $ 31,244 $ 16,747 $ 17,123 $ 16,309 $ 18,844 Real estate - construction and land development 6,891 6,865 2,290 4,651 1,848 Real estate - residential 59,500 50,477 50,938 48,088 50,670 Real estate - commercial 94,545 70,749 59,625 50,310 47,293 Consumer 6,681 6,148 6,097 6,550 8,101 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 16 23 29 136 143 Other 109 85 89 34 36 -------------------------------------------------------------------- $198,986 $151,094 $136,191 $126,078 $126,935 Allowance for Possible Loan Losses (3,354) (2,498) (2,306) (1,954) (1,967) Unamortized adjustment to fair value (54) 0 0 0 0 Unearned Income (643) (527) (403) (313) (294) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Loans $194,935 $148,069 $133,482 $123,811 $124,674 ====================================================================
The following table shows the maturity distributions and interest rate sensitivity of selected loan categories at December 31, 1996.
Within One to After Five One Year Five Years Years Total -------- ---------- ---------- ----- (Dollars in Thousands) Commercial, financial, and agricultural $17,642 $10,084 $3,518 $31,244 Real Estate - construction and land development 1,770 730 4,391 6,891 -------------------------------------------------- $19,412 $10,814 $7,909 $38,135 ==================================================
The following table shows the amounts, included in the table above, which are due after one year and which have fixed interest rates and adjustable rates:
Total Due After One Year ------------------------------------------- Fixed Rate Adjustable Rate Total ---------- --------------- ----- (Dollars in Thousands) Commercial, financial, and agricultural $3,559 $10,043 $13,602 Real Estate - construction and land development 427 4,694 5,121 --------------------------------------------- $3,986 $14,737 $18,723 =============================================
NONACCRUAL, PAST DUE AND RESTRUCTURED LOANS
December 31 ---------------------------------------------------- (Dollars In Thousands) 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Nonaccrual loans $4,352 $2,695 $3,238 $4,084 $3,010 Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing 112 23 204 427 863 Real estate acquired by foreclosure or substantively repossessed 308 633 888 2,160 1,367 ------------------------------------------------------ Total nonperforming assets $4,772 $3,351 $4,330 $6,671 $5,240 ====================================================== Percentage of nonaccrual loans to total loans 2.19% 1.78% 2.38% 3.24% 2.37% Percentage of nonaccrual loans and real estate acquired by foreclosure or substantively repossessed to total assets 1.60% 1.43% 2.13% 3.18% 2.31% Percentage of Allowance for Possible Loan Losses to Nonaccrual Loans 77.07% 92.69% 71.22% 47.85% 65.35%
Nonaccrual loans include restructured loans of $398,000 at December 31, 1996; $425,000 at December 31, 1995; and $286,000 at December 31, 1994. Information with respect to nonaccrual and restructured loans for the past five years ending December 31 is as follows:
December 31 ------------------------------------------------------ 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Dollars in Thousands) Nonaccrual loans $4,352 $2,695 $3,238 $4,084 $3,010 Interest income that would have been recorded under original terms $ 361 $ 243 $ 242 $ 443 $ 263 Interest income recorded during the period $ 62 $ 21 $ 19 $ 115 $ 57
Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days or more but still accruing, restructured loans not performing in accordance with amended terms, and other real estate acquired through foreclosure. Nonperforming assets as a total increased to $4.8 Million at year end 1996, from $3.4 Million reported at year end 1995. Nonaccrual loans at December 31, 1996 were up by $1.7 Million to $4.4 Million from $2.7 Million reported on December 31, 1995. The increase in nonaccrual loans is attributable to $896,411 of nonaccrual loans that were acquired from the National Bank of Fairhaven, and a commercial account with $760,000 of borrowings which became nonaccrual due to financial difficulties during the third quarter. The latter loan consists of two separate parcels of commercial real estate which are currently being marketed for sale by the borrower. The bank does not anticipate any material losses on this loan due to the value of the collateral. Loans that became nonaccrual during the current year, including the aforementioned, amounted to $2,445,428. Offsetting this increase were receipts of loan payments of $276,578 and loans of $218,731 that were deemed uncollectible and charged off to the Allowance for Possible Loan Losses. There was a transfer to Other Real Estate Owned of $107,741, and a transfer to accrual status of a loan for $185,344. Other loans in the nonaccrual status that are collateralized by real estate have outstanding balances of $400,000 or less to any one individual borrower. When a real estate loan becomes nonaccrual, an appraisal of the property is obtained to determine that an 80% loan to value ratio exists. If the loan to value exceeds 80% or if it is determined that all amounts due according to the terms of the loan agreement will not be met, the original loan is classified as an impaired loan with a watch list reserve allowance assigned to it. The Company places a loan on nonaccrual status when, in the opinion of management, the collectibility of the principal and interest becomes doubtful. Generally, when a commercial loan, commercial real estate loan or a residential real estate loan becomes past due 90 days or more, the Company discontinues the accrual of interest and reverses previously accrued interest. The loan remains in the nonaccrual status until the loan is current and six consecutive months of payments are made, then it is reclassified as an accruing loan. When it is determined that the collectibility of the loan no longer exists, it is charged off to the Allowance for Loan Losses or, if applicable, any real estate that is collateralizing the loan is acquired through foreclosure, at which time it is categorized as Other Real Estate Owned. The nonaccrual category is comprised of $1,233,588 of residential real estate loans, $2,379,581 of commercial real estate loans, $715,728 of commercial loans and $23,250 of other types of loans. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan", was adopted by the Company as of January 1, 1995. Statement 114 applies to all loans except large groups of smaller-balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment, loans measured at fair value or at a lower of cost or fair value, leases, and debt securities as defined in Statement 115. Statement 114 requires that impaired loans be valued at 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 value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Smaller balance homogeneous loans are considered by the Company to include consumer installment loans and credit card loans. Included in the $4.4 Million of nonaccrual loans are $4.0 Million, which the company has determined to be impaired, of which $2.7 Million has a related allowance for credit losses of $.8 Million, and $1.3 Million has no related allowance for credit losses. The Company has $500,000 of potential problem loans for which payments are presently current but are identified as a possible risk. This assessment is based on an objective review of the borrowers' financial statements. The past experience with the borrower, the borrower's background, and the applicable value of the assets collateralizing these loans provides a degree of assurance that the loan will continue to be paid as per the loan agreement. These issues are reviewed on a quarterly basis to determine if there is any change in status that would cause management to reclassify the loan from the accrual category to nonaccrual. The economy in the southeastern region has had an overall improvement from the conditions that existed in the previous years. The unemployment rate has decreased to a 6.50% level, however, it continues to remain higher than the state average of 5.50%. There can be no assurance that other potential problem loans will not occur, however, management is optimistic that if the economy in the region continues this improved trend, the level of nonperforming assets could also reflect an improvement. Other Real Estate Owned, which are properties acquired through foreclosure, consists of 5 parcels totaling $307,591 at year end 1996. Annual appraisals are performed on all these properties and if the appraisal is less than the carrying value of the property, the carrying value is written down by a charge to the writedown on OREO expense account. In March 1997, the Bank classified a $1.6 Million commercial real estate loan as nonaccrual. Based on a current appraisal obtained at that time, the collateral is valued at $2.8 Million. The business is dependant on seasonal cash flows which generally peak during the spring-summer period. The borrower has agreed to accelerate cash payments to become current within the July-August 1997 time frame on the assumption that the incoming cash flows will occur as predicted. The Company did not make any special provision to the Allowance for Possible Loan Losses on the aforementioned loan due to the excess in collateral values of approximately 43%. Potential problem loans remain at $500,000 for which payments are presently current but are identified as possible risk. The combination of this loan, along with several other loans totaling $800,000 that became past due 90 days or more but still accruing, was offset by loans totaling $407,000 that were resolved, payments made on other nonaccruing loans of $55,000, charge-offs of $114,000, and transfers to Other Real Estate Owned of $222,000, resulting in a net increase in nonperforming assets of $1.6 Million, from the $4.8 Million reported on December 31, 1996. INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO NONACCRUAL AND PAST DUE LOANS AT MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1995
(Dollars in Thousands) At March 31 At December 31 ------------------- ------------------- 1997 1996 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- Nonaccrual Loans $5,205 $2,751 $4,352 $2,695 Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing 832 517 112 23 Real estate acquired by foreclosure or substantively repossessed 386 350 308 633 Percentage of nonaccrual loans to total loans 2.60% 1.78% 2.19% 1.78% Percentage of nonaccrual loans and real estate acquired by foreclosure or substantively repossessed to total assets 1.92% 1.34% 1.60% 1.43% Percentage of allowance for possible loan losses to nonaccrual loans 63.85% 96.36% 77.07% 92.69%
SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE The table below illustrates the changes in the Allowance for Possible Loan Losses for the periods indicated.
December 31 ---------------------------------------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Dollars in Thousands) Balance at January 1 $2,498 $2,306 $1,954 $1,967 $1,300 ---------------------------------------------------------- Charge-offs: Commercial (276) (184) (22) (963) (115) Real estate-construction (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) Real estate-mortgage (4) (79) (246) (451) (202) Installment/Consumer (159) (134) (93) (85) (166) ---------------------------------------------------------- (439) (397) (361) (1,499) (483) ---------------------------------------------------------- Recoveries: Commercial 332 1 51 0 9 Real estate-construction 0 0 0 0 0 Real estate-mortgage 0 16 2 2 0 Installment/Consumer 107 22 15 29 69 ---------------------------------------------------------- 439 39 68 31 78 ---------------------------------------------------------- Net Charge-offs 0 (358) (293) (1,468) (405) ---------------------------------------------------------- Provision for loan losses 400 550 645 1,455 1,072 Allowance attributable to acquisition $ 456 0 0 0 0 ---------------------------------------------------------- Balance at December 31: $3,354 $2,498 $2,306 $1,954 $1,967 ========================================================== Allowance for Loan Losses as a percent of year end loans 1.69% 1.65% 1.70% 1.55% 1.55% Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding 0.00% 0.25% 0.23% 1.18% 0.33%
The level of the Allowance for Possible Loan Losses is evaluated by management and encompasses several factors. These factors include but are not limited to recent trends in the nonperforming loans, the adequacy of the assets which collateralize the nonperforming loans, current economic conditions in the market area and various other external and internal factors. Management's assessment of the adequacy of the Allowance for Possible Loan Losses is reviewed by regulators and by the Company's independent accountants. The Company's provision for loan losses, which is a deduction from earnings, in 1996 was reduced to $400,000 compared to prior years' provisions of $550,000, $645,000, $1,455,000 and $1,072,000 for years ending 1995, 1994, 1993, and 1992 respectively. In 1996, the Company realized significant recoveries of previously charged-off loans of $439,000 compared to previous years of $39,000, $68,000, $31,000, and $78,000 in 1995, 1994, 1993, and 1992 respectively. Also increasing the Allowance for Possible Loan Losses was $456,000, attributable to the aquisition of the National Bank of Fairhaven. Although nonaccrual loans increased in 1996, the amount provided to the Allowance for Possible Loan Losses was deemed adequate by management after full consideration of the value of the assets securing these loans. This table shows an allocation of the allowance for loan losses as of the end of each of the last five years. ALLOCATION OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
December 31, 1996 December 31, 1995 December 31, 1994 December 31, 1993 December 31, 1992 --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- -------------------- Percent of Percent of Percent of Percent of Percent of Loans in Loans in Loans in Loans in Loans in Each Each Each Each Each Category to Category to Category to Category to Category to Amount Total Loans Amount Total Loans Amount Total Loans Amount Total Loans Amount Total Loans ------ ----------- ------ ----------- ------ ----------- ------ ----------- ------ ----------- (Dollars in Thousands) Commercial $ 789(1) 15.70% $ 597(1) 11.08% $ 588 12.82% $ 317 13.51% $ 256 14.96% Real estate - Construction 41 3.46 40 4.55 14 1.68 29 3.69 10 1.46 Real estate - Mortgage 2,150(2) 77.42 1,581(2) 80.23 1,374 81.03 1,320 77.66 1,503 77.17 Consumer(3) 374 3.42 280 4.14 330 4.47 288 5.14 198 6.41 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,354 100.00% $2,498 100.00% $2,306 100.00% $1,954 100.00% $1,967 100.00% =========================================================================================================== Includes amounts specifically reserved for impaired loans of $0.00 as of December 31, 1996 and $214,542 as of December 31, 1995, as required by Financial Accounting Standard No. 114, Accounting for Impairment of Loans. Includes amounts specifically reserved for impaired loans of $838,290 as of December 31, 1996 and $240,500 as of December 31, 1995, as required by Financial Accounting Standard No. 114, Accounting for Impairment of Loans. Percent of loans in each category to total loans includes consumer, obligations of states and political subdivisions and other.
The loan portfolio's largest segment of loans is commercial real estate loans, which represent 47.5% of gross loans. Residential real estate, which is the second largest segment of the loan portfolio, represents 30% of gross loans. The Company requires a loan to value ratio of 80% in both commercial and residential mortgages. These mortgages are secured by real properties which have a readily ascertainable value. Generally, commercial real estate loans have a higher degree of credit risk than residential real estate loans because they depend primarily on the success of the business. When granting these loans, the Company evaluates the financial statements of the borrower(s), the location of the real estate, the quality of management, and general economic and competitive conditions. When granting a residential mortgage, the Company reviews the borrower(s) repayment history on past debts, and assesses the borrower(s) ability to meet existing obligations and payments on the proposed loans. Commercial loans consist of loans predominantly collateralized by inventory, furniture and fixtures, and accounts receivable. In assessing the collateral for this type of loan, management applies a 40% liquidation value to inventories; 25% to furniture, fixtures and equipment; and 60% to accounts receivable. Commercial loans represent 15.7% of the loan portfolio. Consumer loans are generally unsecured borrowings and represent 3.5% of the total loan portfolio. These loans have a higher degree of risk than residential mortgage loans. The underlying collateral of a secured consumer loan tends to depreciate in value. Consumer loans are typically made based on the borrower's ability to repay the loan through continued financial stability. The Company endeavors to minimize risk by reviewing the borrower's repayment history on past debts, and assessing the borrower's ability to meet existing obligations on the proposed loans. Charge-offs in 1996 amounted to $439,000, up by $42,000 when compared to losses incurred in 1995 of $397,000. The Company had charge-offs of $361,000 in 1994, $1,499,000 in 1993 and $483,000 in 1992. The commercial loan category incurred losses of $276,000 in 1996 compared to $184,000 in 1995, $22,000 in 1994, $963,000 in 1993 and $115,000 in 1992. The loss in 1993 was mostly attributable to one unusually large loan that resulted in a $932,000 loss. The 1996 losses of $276,000 represent various commercial loans deemed uncollectible and are not representative of any one industry. The loss on installment and consumer loans of $159,000 represents credit cards and various personal unsecured loans. Charge-offs attributable to loans acquired through the acquisition of the National Bank of Fairhaven amounted to $134,000. DEPOSITS Deposits are obtained from individuals and from small and medium sized businesses in the local market area. The Bank also attracts deposits from municipalities and other government agencies. The Bank does not solicit or accept brokered deposits. The following table sets forth the average amount and the average rate paid on deposits for the periods indicated.
1996 1995 1994 -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- Average Average Average Average Average Average Balance Rate Balance Rate Balance Rate ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- (Dollars in Thousands) Noninterest-bearing Demand Deposits $ 33,572 0.00% $ 26,674 0.00% $ 23,832 0.00% Interest-bearing Demand Deposits 28,788 2.98 21,568 3.51 22,784 2.61 Savings Deposits 40,246 2.50 37,790 2.53 44,945 2.53 Money Market Deposits 13,326 2.04 16,355 2.03 18,369 2.20 Time Deposits $100,000 or More 18,813 5.87 15,403 5.56 12,760 3.98 Other Time Deposits 97,957 5.87 82,290 5.83 56,273 3.99 --------------------------------------------------------------- Totals $232,702 3.87% $200,080 3.85% $178,963 2.73% ===============================================================
As of December 31, 1996, time certificates of deposit in amounts of $100,000 or more had the following maturities:
(Dollars in Thousands) Three months or less $ 7,335 Over three months through six months 5,038 Over six months through twelve months 4,700 Twelve months and over 4,400 ------- $21,473 =======
RETURNS ON EQUITY AND ASSETS The following table shows consolidated operating and capital ratios of the Company for each of the last three years:
Year Ended December 31, ---------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- Return on Average Assets 0.94% 0.75% 0.75% Return on Average Equity 12.69% 9.99% 9.71% Dividend Payout Ratio 27.95% 29.03% 27.93% Average Equity to Average Assets Ratio 7.40% 7.55% 7.71%
SHORT TERM BORROWINGS The following table shows the Company's short-term borrowings at the end of each of the last three years along with the maximum amount of borrowings and average amounts outstanding as well as weighted average interest rates for the last three years.
1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- (Dollars in Thousands) Balance at December 31 $1,200 $ 742 $1,314 Maximum Amount Outstanding at Any Month's End $2,141 $3,700 $5,814 Average Amount Outstanding During the Year $ 987 $1,179 $1,329 Weighted Average Interest Rate During the Year 5.71% 5.34% 4.21%
The Bank has the ability to borrow funds from correspondent banks and the Federal Home Loan Bank, as well as the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, by pledging various investment securities as collateral. The Company did not borrow during 1996, except for tax payments made by our customers, which are owed to the Federal Reserve Bank Treasury Tax and Loan account, which are classified as borrowed funds. During the first quarter of 1995, the Company borrowed for 25 days with an average borrowing of $2.0 Million. The Company also has notes payable of $1,050,000 due to Fleet Bank with a final maturity in November 1999. This note was assumed from Fairbank, Inc. at the time of the acquisition. Because of the term of the note, including applicable prepayment fees, management determined it advantageous for the Bank not to pay off the note. Accounting for Deferred Income Taxes The net deferred tax asset at year end 1996 was $1,746,107. The amount of taxable income required to be generated to fully realize such net deferred tax asset will be approximately $4.1 Million. Income before income taxes earned by the Company in 1996 was $3,942,196. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The purpose of Management's Discussion and Analysis is to focus on certain significant factors which have affected the Company's operating results and financial conditions, and to provide stockholders a more comprehensive review of the figures contained in the financial data of this report. In August 1996, the Company completed the acquisition of the National Bank of Fairhaven. The acquisition extends the Bank's market area to the New Bedford and Fairhaven region including Mattapoisette, Marion, and Wareham, Massachusetts. The acquisition permits expansion of our financial services delivery system to a marketplace that demonstrates a need for a small business oriented local bank. Our ability to make timely, prudent lending decisions should help us significantly expand our customer base. The merger of several local banks into larger institutions with remote management and decision-making entities, presented a unique opportunity for our Bank to enhance its growth and earning potential. The acquisition process went very well, with a minimal amount of problems. All related expenses are behind us and the good earnings stream in the fourth quarter reflects the reward of this acquisition. Results of Operations Earnings for 1996 were up by 44.52% from 1995. The Company earned $2,378,195 or $0.86 per share in 1996, compared to $1,645,587 or $0.60 per share earned in 1995, and $1,467,241 or $0.57 per share in 1994. Return on average assets increased to .94% in 1996 from .75% in 1995 and .75% in 1994. Return on average equity for 1996, 1995, and 1994 was 12.69%, 9.99% and 9.71% respectively. Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis was $10.5 Million in 1996, $8.9 Million in 1995, and $8.7 Million in 1994. Management attributes the increase in net interest income in 1996 to a larger loan base, which generally produces higher yields than other earning assets. Yield on earning assets increased to 8.25% in 1996 compared to 8.17% in 1995 and 7.49% in 1994. This is primarily due to a higher average earning rate in 1996 on commercial real estate of 9.98%, compared to 9.57% earned in 1995 and 8.95% earned in 1994. In addition to the earning rate increase reflected in this category, the average invested funds in commercial real estate also increased to $90.6 Million in the current year from $70.1 Million and $58.0 Million for years 1995 and 1994 respectively. Cost of funds increased slightly, due to higher rates paid on certificates of deposit with balances greater than $100,000 and other time deposits, as well as a higher volume of deposit funds in these categories. Cost of funds increased to 4.53% in 1996, from 4.45% in 1995 and 3.16% in 1994. The net interest spread, which is the difference between the yield earned on average earning assets and the rates paid on interest bearing liabilities, remained the same in 1996 as in 1995 at 3.72%, down when compared to 4.33% reported in 1994. The net yield on earning assets, which is determined by dividing net interest income by total average earning assets, increased to 4.44% in 1996 from 4.36% in 1995, however this was a decrease from the 4.78% reported in 1994. Total Other Income for 1996 increased by $249,538 to $1,305,497 from $1,055,959 reported in 1995. Total Other Income in 1994 was $1,099,068. Service charges on deposit accounts, which is the largest component of Other Income, was up by $54,572 in 1996 when compared to 1995. This increase is attributable to a larger customer base being serviced, particularly in the Fairhaven and New Bedford area, as a result of the acquisition of the National Bank of Fairhaven, and the attraction of additional customers at the Brayton Avenue office, due to the recently installed five lane drive-up facility. In 1995, a slight decrease of $23,257 from 1994 occurred in service charges, due to the introduction of the no-fee checking account, whereby statements are mailed exclusive of the original paid checks. This product is still being offered to our depositors; however, 1995 was largely impacted due to the conversion by existing customers from the fee assessed account to the no fee account. Service charges earned on overdrafts increased by $67,573 in 1996 to $220,428 from $152,855. In 1994, the Bank earned $169,689 in overdraft charges. Gains realized on sales of investment securities were $112,631, $64,810, and $37,067 for 1996, 1995, and 1994 respectively. Due to favorable market conditions occurring throughout 1996, various investments of marketable equity securities were sold realizing gains. The market trends of these types of investments are monitored closely and acted upon when management feels it is advantageous to do so. The line item Other Income was $343,441, $263,869, and $294,630 for 1996, 1995, and 1994 respectively. An increase of $79,572 occurred in 1996 when compared to the total recorded in 1995, and a decrease of $30,761 occurred in 1995 from 1994. The increase in 1996 was a result of $30,000 of interest earned on escrowed funds that were deposited with an independent depositor, who acted as Exchange and Paying Agent for the acquisition of Fairbank Inc. common stock during the stock tendering process. Also attributable to this increase was additional revenue earned on safe deposit rentals of $20,342, and other various miscellaneous and fee income totaling $20,230. Total Other Expense for 1996 increased by $748,634 or 11.29%, to $7,380,161 from $6,631,527 reported in 1995. Total Other Expense in 1995 decreased by 1.05% from $6,701,605 reported in 1994. Salaries and employee benefits, which are the largest component of Other Expense increased by $365,419 from $3,962,983 reported in 1995 to $4,328,402 in 1996. This increase is attributable to general wage adjustments and increases in employee benefits as well as the addition of 29 new officers and employees of the National Bank of Fairhaven that were retained as Slade's Ferry Trust Company employees. The staff of the National Bank of Fairhaven not only enhanced the merger process, but also provided a continuity of service to the customers and the account relationships that were acquired in the merger. Occupancy and equipment expense combined increased by $190,825 during 1996 primarily due to the additional cost incurred in maintaining banking facilities acquired through the merger, the additional depreciation of the new tellers equipment installed in mid 1996, and the depreciation of the new drive-up facility. In 1996 the Bank incurred a loss of $21,008 on sales of Other Real Estate Owned property, whereas in 1995 a gain of $26,728 was realized and in 1994 a loss of $13,462. The Bank appraises OREO annually, and if the appraisal is less than the book value, a writedown on OREO is incurred. Writedown on OREO properties in 1996 totaled $30,000 compared to $104,578 in 1995 and $317,239 in 1994. The decrease in this category is due to fewer parcels of property being carried. The line item Other Expense increased by $371,170 in 1996 from $1,307,703 to $1,678,873. Included in this increase is a new expense item titled Amortization of Goodwill. Goodwill was a result of the premium paid above the book value to the stockholders of Fairbank Inc., parent company of the National Bank of Fairhaven. Goodwill is to be amortized over a fifteen year period. In 1996, the amortization of goodwill reflects four months totaling $98,000. Prior to the merger acquisition, the Company did not have a balance sheet line item for goodwill. In addition, publications and advertising increased in 1996 compared to 1995 by $93,500. This was necessary, particularly in the Fairhaven - New Bedford area, as the merger process evolved with emphasis on the name recognition of Slade's Ferry Trust Company. Other material expenditures include $47,000 for various legal fees, an increase in telephone expense of $28,000, and an increase in computer fees of $36,000. Offsetting these expenses were decreases of $57,000 in collection and repossession expense and a decrease of $39,000 in OREO expenses. The remaining increases totaling $164,670 were a combination of increases in postage, auditing, armored car services, checkbook printing, outside consultants and various miscellaneous expenditures. As a result of the FDIC adjusting its premium on deposit insurance, the annual assessment was reduced considerably. FDIC assessment in 1996 was $6,278 compared to $204,477 recorded in 1995 and $452,255 in 1994. There was also an increase in stationery and supplies expense of $46,261 from $197,392 in 1995 to $243,653 in 1996. The increase from 1994 to 1995 was $28,568. The significant increase in 1996 is attributed to additional supplies needed to stock the Fairhaven and New Bedford branches acquired in August, 1996. Income tax expense for 1996 increased to $1,564,001 up by $558,229 when compared to $1,005,772 in 1995 which was up by $118,122 when compared to $887,650 in 1994. Assets increased by $57.9 Million to $291.3 Million on December 31, 1996 from $233.4 Million reported at year end 1995. This increase was primarily attributable to the acquisition of the National Bank of Fairhaven and its parent company Fairbank, Inc. which was consummated in August 1996. The acquisition was achieved by a cash outlay of $8.6 Million paid by Slade's Ferry Trust Company to the stockholders of Fairbank, Inc. Assets acquired totaled $65.1 Million which is comprised of $33.1 Million in loans, Allowance for Possible Loan Losses of $0.5 Million, Investment Portfolio of $6.4 Million, cash and deposits at other banks totaling $20.0 Million, other assets amounting to $2.7 Million and goodwill of $3.4 Million. Liabilities assumed consisted of deposits of $54.8 Million, notes payable of $1.3 Million, and other liabilities of $.4 Million. The cash payment resulted in a premium paid above the book value of Fairbank, Inc. of $3.4 Million, which is classified as Goodwill. Also included in Goodwill is the net adjustment of book values to market values of loans, investments, buildings and equipment, deposits and notes payable. Goodwill is to be amortized over a fifteen year period. The loan portfolio grew significantly, in addition to the loans attributed to the acquisition. The Company's business development program, combined with management's knowledge of local economic and market trends, provided a steady quality growth to the portfolio. Loans at year end 1996 were up by $47.9 Million to $199.0 Million from $151.1 Million reported at year end 1995. The portfolio is comprised of 47.5% in the commercial real estate category, 29.9% in residential real estate category, and 22.6% commercial, consumer, construction and other types of loans. The largest component of the loan portfolio is commercial real estate, which generally has a higher degree of credit risk than residential real estate loans because they depend primarily on the success of the business. These loans are collateralized by various types of commercial properties primarily located within the Bank's market area extending throughout southeastern Massachusetts and abutting cities and towns in Rhode Island. There is no predominate type of property nor concentration of credit in any one industry. The properties consist of apartment complexes, motels, medical centers, strip malls, factories with multiple tenants, and retail office units. Residential real estate is the second largest component of loans that consists of one to four family residential properties located in the southeast region of Massachusetts and nearby communities in Rhode Island. All loans originated by the Bank are retained in the portfolio in lieu of selling them as a package in the secondary market. Management believes that this practice enhances and strengthens continued customer relationships. The investment portfolio is comprised of investments in the Available for Sale category, the Held to Maturity category and Federal Home Loan Bank stock. The total portfolio decreased from $58.8 Million reported on December 31, 1995 to $57.7 Million on December 31, 1996. The net decrease was a combination of $6.4 Million of investments acquired as a result of the merger, offset by the maturing of various securities that were not reinvested but used as a source to help fund the growth in loans. Securities are classified as Available for Sale when the Company intends to hold securities for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity. These securities may be sold in response to interest rate changes, liquidity needs, and other factors. Any unrealized gains or losses, net of taxes, on securities classified as Available for Sale are reflected in Stockholders' Equity as a separate component. Investments in the Available for Sale category consist predominately of securities of U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies, mortgage-backed securities, and marketable equity securities. Securities of U.S. Treasury and U.S. government corporations and agencies have little or no credit risk, other than being sensitive to changes in interest rates; and if held to maturity, these securities will mature at par. However, all marketable equity securities are classified in the Available-for-Sale category, and have a greater risk as they are subject to rapid market fluctuations. These securities are monitored and evaluated frequently to determine their suitability to sell or retain them in the portfolio. Management minimizes its risk by limiting the total amount invested into marketable equity securities to 5% of the total investment portfolio. The Available for Sale category had unrealized losses, net of taxes, of $2,628 at December 31, 1996, and unrealized gains, net of taxes, of $33,022 at year end 1995. Stockholders' Equity increased by $2.0 Million to $19.8 Million on December 31, 1996 from $17.8 million at year end 1995. The increase is a result of earnings of $2,378,195 and the proceeds from the issuance of common stock from the Dividend Reinvestment Program, of which $33,200 was received from the optional cash contribution plan and $312,947 from the reinvestment of cash dividends. Offsetting these increases were the payments of cash dividends of $664,732 and $3,360 paid out for fractional shares related to a 5% stock dividend declared on January 8, 1996. Also indicated as a deduction from Stockholders' Equity are net unrealized losses on securities classified as Available for Sale of $2,628, which is a decrease of $35,650 from the net unrealized gain of $33,022 reported in 1995. The Company provides a Dividend Reinvestment Program which entitles stockholders to purchase additional shares of common stock at prevailing market prices in lieu of receiving cash dividends. The program also allows each participant to contribute up to $1,000 annually to purchase additional shares. Liquidity Liquidity represents the ability of the Bank to meet its funding requirements. In assessing the appropriate level of liquidity, the bank considers deposit levels, lending requirements, and investment maturities in light of prevailing economic conditions. Through this assessment, the Bank manages its liquidity level to optimize earnings and responds to fluctuations in customer borrowing needs. The Company's principal sources of funds are customer deposits, loan amortization, loan payoffs, and the maturities of investment securities. Through these sources, funds are provided for customer withdrawals from deposit accounts, loan origination, draw-downs on loan commitments, acquisition of investment securities and other normal business activities. Investors' capital also provides a source of funding. The largest source of funds is provided by depositors. The largest component of the Company's deposit base is term certificates which extend out to a maximum of five years. The Company does not participate in brokered deposits. Deposits are obtained from consumers and commercial customers within the Bank's community reinvestment area, being Bristol County, Massachusetts and several abutting towns in Rhode Island. Deposits at year end 1996 were $267.8 Million, up by $53.6 Million from $214.2 Million reported at year end 1995. The deposit components consist of time deposits (48.0%), regular savings (15.8%), demand deposits (16.6%), Money Market accounts (5.7%) and NOW accounts (13.9%). Time deposits over $100,000 were 8.0% of 1996 total deposits, and 7.9% of 1995 total deposits. Exclusive of deposits of $54.8 Million that were acquired with the acquisition of the National Bank of Fairhaven, deposit levels in 1996 remained relatively flat even though the Bank was very competitive with area financial institutions in interest rates offered. Management believes that growth in deposits was somewhat affected by depositors seeking higher yields in nonbanking investment products. Interest rates paid on deposits are established by the Bank's Asset and Liability Committee, which manages the Bank's interest rates while maintaining a desirable net interest margin. The Company also has the ability to borrow funds from correspondent banks, the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston by pledging various investment securities. Excess available funds are invested on a daily basis into Federal Funds Sold. An appropriate level of Federal Funds Sold is maintained to meet loan commitments, anticipated loan growth and deposit forecasts. Funds exceeding this level are then used to purchase investment securities that are suitable in yields and maturities for the investment portfolio. The investment portfolio has securities maturing at strategic time periods and is comprised of U.S. Treasury Securities, securities of U.S. Government Agencies, and obligations of state and political subdivisions. Liquidity in 1996 was primarily provided by the maturities and sales of securities totaling $35.0 Million, in addition to cash and cash equivalents of $20.0 Million acquired in the acquisition of the National Bank of Fairhaven. These proceeds were offset by $8.6 Million paid to Fairbank, Inc.'s shareholders, the purchase of $26.2 Million in securities, and an increase in loans of $15.0 Million. Other events that affected liquidity were cash flows of operating activities and financing activities, as indicated in the statements of cash flows. Capital At December 31, 1995, the capital ratios for the Bank were 12.90% for Total Capital, 11.60% for Tier I Capital and 7.54% for Leverage Capital. This exceeded the "well capitalized" requirements of 10% for Total Capital, 6% for Tier I Capital, and 5% for Leverage Capital. As a result of the merger and the acquisition of $65.1 Million in assets, the capital ratios for year ending 1996 declined. Total Capital, Tier I Capital and Leverage Capital were 9.51%, 8.22% and 5.66% respectively. The Company anticipates a return to the "well capitalized" status in 1997. The following table illustrates the capital position of Slade's Ferry Bancorp and Slade's Ferry Trust Company for years ending December 31, 1996 and 1995.
Slade's Ferry Bancorp 1996 1995 ------------------- -------------------- (Dollars in Thousands) Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $ 19,044 9.56% $ 19,704 12.95% Minimum required 15,938 8.00 12,174 8.00 Excess 3,106 1.56 7,530 4.95 Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) 16,543 8.27 17,794 11.65 Minimum required 8,003 4.00 6,111 4.00 Excess 8,540 4.27 11,683 7.65 Risk Adjusted Assets, net of goodwill, nonqualifying intangible, excess allowance and excess deferred tax assets $199,183 $152,151 Tier I Capital (Leverage Ratio) 16,543 5.70 17,794 7.57 Minimum required 11,617 4.00 9,407 4.00 Excess 4,926 1.70 8,387 3.57 Quarterly average total assets, net of goodwill, nonqualifying intangibles and excess deferred tax assets $290,429 $235,184 Slade's Ferry Trust Company 1996 1995 ------------------- -------------------- (Dollars in Thousands) Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $ 18,935 9.51% $ 19,626 12.90% Minimum required 15,934 8.00 12,172 8.00 Excess 3,001 1.51 7,454 4.90 Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) 16,435 8.22 17,717 11.60 Minimum required 8,001 4.00 6,109 4.00 Excess 8,434 4.22 11,608 7.60 Risk Adjusted Assets, net of goodwill, nonqualifying intangible, excess allowance and excess deferred tax assets $199,085 $152,144 Tier I Capital (Leverage Ratio) 16,435 5.66 17,717 7.54 Minimum required 11,615 4.00 9,405 4.00 Excess 4,820 1.66 8,312 3.54 Quarterly average total assets, net of goodwill, nonqualifying intangibles and excess deferred tax assets $290,386 $235,124
Other Matters In the normal course of business, the Bank has made various commitments to extend credit in the form of loans and unused lines of credit, or letters of credit. In management's opinion, these commitments do not represent unusual credit risks. Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 121 (SFAS 121) "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-lived Assets and for Long-lived Assets to be Disposed of." Included in the scope of Statement 121 are long-lived assets, such as premises and equipment, and any impairment loss must be recognized when the estimate of total undiscounted future cash flows attributable to the asset is less than the asset's carrying amount. The Company has adopted Statement 121 and it has no material effect on the financial statements. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS The Company as the holding company for Slade's Ferry Trust Company ("Bank") has the same board of directors as the Bank and some of its executive officers are also executive officers employed by the Bank. The following table sets forth certain information about the directors and executive officers of the Company and the Bank.
Bank and Director Company of Bank Term Position or Office with Name Age Since Expires the Bank and the Company - ---- --- -------- -------- ------------------------ Thomas B. Almy 62 1964 1997 James D. Carey 54 1988 1998 President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank; Executive Vice President of the Company Peter G. Collias 65 1973 1997 Secretary and Clerk of the Bank and the Company Donald T. Corrigan 66 1959 1999 Retired; Chairman of the Board of the Bank and of the Company Edward S. Machado 75 1968 1997 Retired; former President of the Bank Francis A. Macomber 67 1980 1998 Majed Mouded, MD 55 1992 1998 Peter Paskowski 73 1971 1999 Retired; former President and Executive Vice President of the Bank Kenneth R. Rezendes 63 1978 1999 President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company Bernard T. Shuman 76 1959 1998 William J. Sullivan 57 1985 1997 Charles Veloza 71 1979 1999 Ralph S. Borges 61 ---- ---- Senior Vice President/Treasurer of the Bank; Treasurer of the Company Susan R. Hajder 49 ---- ---- Senior Vice President and Operations Officer of the Bank Charlene J. Jarest 46 ---- ---- Vice President/Corporate Services of the Bank Carol A. Martin 51 ---- ---- Senior Vice President and Branch Administrator of the Bank Manuel J. Tavares 49 ---- ---- Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Officer of the Bank
The following is a description of the business experience during the last 5 years of the Directors and Executive Officers: Thomas B. Almy: Architect with I. T. Almy Associates of Somerset, Massachusetts since 1963. James D. Carey: President and Chief Operating Officer of the Bank since 07/01/88 and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank since 01/01/96; Treasurer of the Company since its inception to March 12, 1996, and Executive Vice President of the Company since March 12, 1996. Mr. Carey was Executive Vice President of the Bank from 05/01/88 to 06/30/88 and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of First Cheshire National Bank of Keene, New Hampshire from 09/1986 to 05/1988. Peter G. Collias: Attorney with law firm of Peter G. Collias since 1992; attorney with law firm of McGuire, Collias and Horvitz, Inc. of Fall River, Massachusetts prior to 1992. Donald T. Corrigan: Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank since 1984 and of the Company since March 12, 1996; Chief Executive Officer of the Bank from 1969 to his retirement December 31, 1995; President of the Company from its inception in 1989 until March 12, 1996, and President of the Bank from 1969 to 1984. Retired Rear Admiral U.S. Navy Reserve; member and director of Fall River Line Pier, Inc., Incorporator U.S.S. Massachusetts Memorial; Associate Charlton Memorial Hospital; and member of Board of Directors of Independent Bankers Association of America. Edward S. Machado: President of the Bank from 1984 until his retirement on 12/31/87. Francis A. Macomber: President, Treasurer and a Director of LeComte's Dairy of Somerset, Massachusetts since prior to 1987. Majed Mouded: Physician and endocrinologist, Chief of Medicine at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts from 1995-1996, on active staff since prior to 1991. Peter Paskowski: President of the Bank from 01/01/88 until his retirement on 06/30/88 and Executive Vice President of the Bank from 1984 to 1987. Kenneth R. Rezendes: President of K. R. Rezendes, Inc., a heavy construction firm since 1965. Also President of K. R. Management Corp. and Assonet Land Development Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since March 12, 1996. Bernard T. Shuman: President and Treasurer of Needlecraft Dress Manufacturing Corporation until his retirement in 1985. William J. Sullivan: President and Director of Sullivan Funeral Homes, Inc. of Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts since 1962. Charles Veloza: President and Director of Charlie's Oil Co., a heating and fuel oil distribution business of Fall River, Massachusetts since 1962. Ralph S. Borges: Senior Vice President of the Bank since 1991, Treasurer of the Bank since 1987, and Treasurer of the Company since March 12, 1996. Employed by Bank since 1969. Susan R. Hajder: Senior Vice President of the Bank since 1990 and Operations Officer of the Bank since 1986. Employed by Bank since 1973. Charlene J. Jarest: Vice President/Corporate Services of the Bank since 1993. Employed by Bank since 1991. Carol A. Martin: Senior Vice President of the Bank since 1996 and Branch Administrator of the Bank since 1989. Employed by the bank since 1963. Manuel J. Tavares: Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Officer of the Bank since 1989. Employed by Bank since 1987. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT The following table sets forth the information concerning beneficial ownership of the Company's Common Stock by each director of the Company, by the Chief Executive Officer and the executive officers other than the Chief Executive Officer, and by the executive officers and directors as a group as of March 31, 1997.
Name and Address Amount and Nature of Percent of Beneficial Owner Beneficial Ownership of Class - ------------------- -------------------- -------- DIRECTORS Thomas B. Almy 50,642.504 (1) 1.81 958 Regan Road Somerset, MA 02726 James D. Carey 19,937.410 (2) .71 457 Fairway Drive Somerset, MA 02726 Peter G. Collias 10,858.369 (3) .39 84 North Main Street Fall River, MA 02722 Donald T. Corrigan 45,834.295 (4) 1.64 95 Captain's Way Somerset, MA 02726 Edward S. Machado 27,592.000 (5) .99 125 Perron Avenue Somerset, MA 02726 Francis A. Macomber 96,669.713 (6) 3.45 27 Cypress Road Somerset, MA 02726 Majed Mouded MD 42,622.000 (7) 1.52 111 Pontiac Road Somerset, MA 02726 Peter Paskowski 20,339.000 (8) .73 113 Cusick Lane Somerset, MA 02726 Kenneth R. Rezendes 105,865.805 (9) 3.78 P.O. Box 879 Assonet, MA 02702 Bernard T. Shuman 215.435 0.01 911 Langley Street Fall River, MA 02720 William J. Sullivan 26,690.206 (10) .95 550 Locust Street Fall River, MA 02720 Charles Veloza 89,668.000 3.20 100 Plymouth Blvd. Westport, MA 02790 NOTES: Includes 44,540.047 shares held jointly with Mr. Almy's wife. Includes 6,566.847 shares held jointly with Mr. Carey's wife, 6,009.769 shares held jointly with children, 2,166.017 shares held jointly with another, 2,214.864 shares as custodian for other family members, and 595.175 shares as custodian for others. Includes 5,888.144 shares held jointly with Mr. Collias' wife. Includes 472 shares held with another family member, 2,929.111 shares held as custodian for other family members, and 11,852.184 shares held as co-trustee in trust for other family members. Includes 19,939 shares held jointly with Mr. Machado's wife, 646 shares held with another family member, 5,864 shares held by wife as custodian for other family members, and 762 shares held by wife jointly with children. Includes 4,409.412 shares held by a pension trust of LeComte's Dairy, 62,227.882 shares held by Mr. Macomber's wife, and 2,525.352 shares held as custodian for other family members. Includes 41,499 shares held jointly with Dr. Mouded's wife. Includes 14,644 shares held jointly with Mr. Paskowski's wife. Includes 36,973.478 shares held jointly with Mr. Rezendes' wife, 42,183.176 shares held in IRA with F & Co as custodian, 18,694.845 shares held by wife in IRA with F & Co. as custodian, and 2,294.524 shares held by wife as custodian for other family members. Includes 13,224.988 shares held jointly with Mr. Sullivan's wife and 459.302 shares held jointly with children.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS: James D. Carey See Above See Above Donald T. Corrigan See Above See Above Kenneth R. Rezendes See Above See Above Ralph S. Borges 6,044.000 .22 268 Lawton Street Fall River, MA 02721 Susan R. Hajder 2,997.960 .11 9 Bark Circle Swansea, MA 02777 Charlene J. Jarest 1,568.247 .06 14 Apple Hill Drive Cranston, RI 02921 Carol A. Martin 8,068.710 .29 130 George Street Somerset, MA 02726 Manuel J. Tavares 4,173.689 .15 P.O. Box 1401 Westport, MA 02790 All Executive Officers and 559,787.343 20.01 Directors as a Group
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The following table sets forth the dollar value of all compensation paid during the last three fiscal years to the Company's and the Bank's highest paid executive officers including the Chief Executive Officer, whose compensation exceeded $100,000: SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
ANNUAL COMPENSATION ------------------------------------ Directors | All Other Salary Bonus Fees | Compensation(1) Name and Position Year $ $ $ | $ - ----------------- ---- ------ ----- --------- | --------------- James D. Carey 1996 160,010 15,000 -0- | 12,689 President/CEO - Bank; 1995 146,754 8,550 10,840 | 11,179 Exec. Vice President - Bancorp 1994 139,766 7,927 9,460 | 2,131 Donald T. Corrigan 1996 -0- -0- 10,450 | 57,018 Chairman of the Board - Bank 1995 117,832 7,950 10,890 | 54,024 Chairman of the Board - Bancorp 1994 112,221 7,397 9,570 | 46,235 Kenneth R. Rezendes 1996 -0- -0- 10,400 | -0- President/CEO - Bancorp 1995 -0- -0- 9,415 | -0- 1994 -0- -0- 9,530 | -0- Includes $10,454 and $9,307 accrued in 1996 and 1995 respectively in connection with the Supplemental Retirement Agreement (SERP) entered into with Mr. Carey in 1995 which provides for the payment to Mr. Carey upon his retirement of $2,500 per month for 120 months, and insurance premiums for group life insurance of $2,235, $1,872, and $2,131 for 1996, 1995 and 1994 respectively. Includes $51,052, $47,271 and $42,206 accrued in 1996, 1995 and 1994 respectively in connection with the Supplemental Retirement Agreement (SERP) entered into with Mr. Corrigan in 1994, which provides for the payment to Mr. Corrigan of $2,148 per month for 120 months and insurance premiums for group life insurance of $5,966, $6,753 and $4,029 for 1996, 1995 and 1994 respectively.
Directors are paid $200.00 for each Board of Directors meeting attended. In addition, directors are paid $200.00 for each standing committee and subcommittee meeting attended, plus an annual fee of $200.00 for serving on the committee, except for the chairman of such committee, who is paid $400.00 for chairing the committee. Salaried directors or employees of the Company or the Bank do not receive any fees for attendance at board or committee meetings. The practice of paying directors fees to salaried directors or employees was discontinued January 1, 1996. The Company adopted a Stock Option Plan in 1996 pursuant to which discretionary grants of options may be made to key employees, including officers, by the Stock Option Plan Committee of the Board of Directors to purchase shares of the Company's common stock, and an automatic grant will be made each year of an option for 2,000 shares to each eligible non- employee director of the Company or its subsidiaries on the day after the Annual Stockholders Meeting. Each option granted under the Plan is exercisable under the terms of the Plan at a price equal to 100% of the fair market value per share of the common stock on the grant date and is subject to the other terms and conditions of the Plan. No options have been granted under the Plan to date; however, under the terms of the Automatic Grant portion of the Plan, 2,000 shares will be issued to eligible directors as of the day after the Annual Stockholders Meeting (April 14, 1997). Currently, there are 11 nonemployee directors eligible under the Automatic Grant program. All of the options issued under the Automatic Grant program are exercisable in full immediately. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS Certain of the Company's and Bank's directors, executive officers, and members of their families are at present, as in the past, customers of the Bank and have transactions with the Bank in the ordinary course of business. In addition, certain of the directors are at present, as in the past, also directors, officers, or stockholders of corporations, trustees of trusts, or members of partnerships which are customers of the Bank, and which have transactions with the Bank in the ordinary course of business. Such transactions with the directors, executive officers, members of their families and with such corporations, trusts, and partnerships were on substantially the same terms, including rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons and did not involve more than normal risk of collectability, or present other features unfavorable to the Bank. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 and in prior years, the Company and/or the Bank retained the legal services of Peter G. Collias, a director and Clerk/Secretary of the Bank and Bancorp; and the legal services of Thomas H. Tucker of McGowan, Engel, Tucker, Garrett & Schultz, who is the son-in-law of Donald T. Corrigan, a Director and Chairman of the Board. The Bank also utilized in 1996 the services of Director Thomas B. Almy of I. T. Almy Associates for architectural services. Various goods and materials were also purchased from Charlie's Oil Company, of which Director Charles Veloza is President, and from LeComte's Dairy, of which Director Francis A. Macomber is President. CAPITAL STOCK Description The Company's authorized capital consists of 5,000,000 shares of $.01 par value Common Stock of which 2,797,474 shares are outstanding as of March 31, 1997. Holders of shares are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters voted upon by the stockholders. Common stockholders have no cumulative voting rights in the election of directors. Holders of Common Stock are entitled to receive such dividends, if any, as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of legally available funds, and to share ratably in any distribution of the Company's assets after payment of all debts and other liabilities upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up. Stockholders do not have preemptive rights to subscribe for additional shares, and the shares are not subject to any conversion, redemption or sinking fund provisions. The outstanding shares are, and the shares to be issued by the Company in connection with this Offering will be, when issued, fully-paid and nonassessable. There are currently no outstanding options to purchase shares of the Company's Common Stock. However, it is anticipated that options for 22,000 shares of Common Stock will be issued on the day after the Annual Stockholders Meeting (April 14, 1997) to eligible nonemployee directors under the Automatic Grant program of the Company 1996 Stock Option Plan. All of the shares of Common Stock currently outstanding, are publicly registered and freely transferable under the Securities Act of 1933 except for shares issued to persons deemed "affiliates" of the Company. The Company acts as its own transfer agent and registrar. The following table sets forth the range of high and low bid quotations as reported in the "pink sheets" during the most recent quarter in the current year and by quarter during the previous three years.
Sales Prices -------------- Period High Low - ------ ---- --- 1997: First Quarter $9.75 $8.88 Dividend declared per share $0.05 1996(1): Fourth Quarter $9.00 $8.63 Third Quarter 8.50 7.55 Second Quarter 8.50 7.88 First Quarter 8.75 8.00 Dividends declared per share $0.240 1995(2): Fourth Quarter $8.75 $8.50 Third Quarter 9.18 8.38 Second Quarter 9.00 8.78 First Quarter(5) 8.75 8.58 Dividends declared per share $0.174(4) 1994(3)(5): Fourth Quarter $9.00 $8.66 Third Quarter 8.66 8.66 Second Quarter 8.83 8.83 First Quarter 8.83 8.66 Dividends declared per share $0.158(4) In February 1996, the Company declared a 5% Stock Dividend In February 1995, the Company declared a 5% Stock Dividend and in March 1995, the Company split its stock three for two In February 1994, the Company declared a 5% Stock Dividend Dividends per share have been restated to reflect the effect of the stock splits and stock dividends. Stock quotations have been adjusted to reflect the effect of the 3 for 2 stock split that occurred in March 1995.
These quotations reflect interdealer prices, without mark-up, mark- down, or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. As of March 31, 1997, there were 884 stockholders of record of the Company's Common Stock. Dividends The Company since its inception in 1990, and prior thereto the Bank, has consistently paid dividends to the stockholders since 1961. In February 1995, the Company declared a 5% stock dividend resulting in the distribution of 82,101 shares, and on March 13, 1995, the Company announced a 3 for 2 stock split which resulted in 865,533 additional shares issued. In 1995, the Company paid quarterly cash dividends totaling $.17 per share plus an extra cash dividend in December 1995 of $.03 per share for a total of $.20 per share in 1995. In 1996, the Company issued a 5% stock dividend on the Company's common stock, resulting in a distribution of 130,469 shares. The Company also paid quarterly cash dividends totaling $.16 per share plus an extra cash dividend in December 1996 of $.08 per share for a total of $.24 per share in 1996. The declaration of cash dividends, however, is dependent on a number of factors, including regulatory limitations, and the Bank's operating results and financial condition. The stockholders of the Company will be entitled to dividends only when, and if, declared by the Company's Board of Directors out of funds legally available. Under the Massachusetts Business Corporation Law, a dividend may not be declared if the corporation is insolvent or if the declaration of the dividend would render the corporation insolvent. Furthermore, the directors may be liable for authorization of a dividend if such dividend is in violation of the Articles of Organization, or if the corporation is then or is thereby rendered insolvent. The Company will be considered insolvent when it is unable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business or when its liabilities are in excess of the reasonable market value of assets held. Chapter 172 Section 28 of the Massachusetts Statutes on Bank and Banking provides that a bank's Board of Directors may, subject to the restriction contained in the section, declare and pay dividends on capital stock out of net profits from time to time and to such extent as they deem advisable. However, under this provision, no cash dividend shall be paid unless, following the payment of such dividend, the capital stock and retained earnings account will be unimpaired. INDEMNIFICATION Under Section 67 of the Massachusetts Corporation Law, indemnification of directors, officers, employees and other agents of a company can be provided in the Articles of Organization or Bylaws of the Corporation. Such indemnification may include payment by the Company of expenses incurred in defending a civil or criminal action or proceeding in advance of the final disposition of such action or proceeding, upon receipt of an undertaking by the person indemnified to repay such payment if he shall be adjudicated to be not entitled to indemnification, which undertaking may be accepted without reference to the financial ability of such person to make repayment. Such indemnification may be provided although the person to be indemnified is no longer an officer, director, employee or agent of the corporation. No indemnification, however, shall be provided for any person with respect to any matter as to which he shall have been adjudicated in any proceeding not to have acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that his action was in the best interest of the Company. Article VI of the Bylaws of the Company contains provisions providing for the indemnification of officers and directors against liabilities incurred in connection with civil or criminal proceedings actually brought or threatened against them. The Company's Bylaws automatically indemnify only the directors and provide that the Board of Directors may indemnify the officers or any person serving at the Company's request as a trustee or administrator of an employee benefit plan of the Company. Furthermore, the Company's Bylaws contain provisions allowing payment of expenses in advance upon an undertaking for repayment by the indemnified party without reference to his financial ability to repay. The Bylaws provide that no indemnification shall be afforded in situations where it shall have been determined that the person involved was guilty of or liable for willful misconduct or default or gross negligence and also deny indemnification where the person did not act in good faith in the reasonable belief his action was in the best interests of the Company. In situations where a claim is compromised or settled indemnification is automatic, unless there is a determination by a court or other tribunal having jurisdiction that the individual did not act in good faith in the reasonable belief that his action was in the best interests of the Company. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to Company directors, officers, or persons controlling them pursuant to the foregoing provisions, the Company has been informed that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable. LEGAL OPINIONS The validity of the Common Stock offered hereby will be passed upon for the Company by Thomas H. Tucker, Esquire, McGowan, Engel, Tucker, Garrett & Schultz, 125 High Street, Suite 2601, Boston, Massachusetts 02110. EXPERTS The consolidated financial statements of Slade's Ferry Bancorp and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 1996 included herein, have been included herein in reliance upon the reports of Shatswell, MacLeod & Company, P.C., independent certified public accountants, appearing elsewhere herein and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing. INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page ---- Independent Auditors' Report F-1 Company Consolidated Audited Financial Statements as of December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 1996: Consolidated Balance Sheets F-2 Consolidated Statements of Income F-3 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity F-4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows F-5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7 Parent Company Only Audited Financial Statements as of December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 1996: Balance Sheets F-23 Statements of Income F-23 Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity F-24 Statements of Cash Flows F-24
The Board of Directors and Stockholders Slade's Ferry Bancorp Somerset, Massachusetts INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ---------------------------- We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Slade's Ferry Bancorp (formerly known as Weetamoe Bancorp) and Subsidiary as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1996. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Slade's Ferry Bancorp and Subsidiary as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ Shatswell, MacLeod & Company, P.C. SHATSWELL, MacLEOD & COMPANY, P.C. West Peabody, Massachusetts January 14, 1997 SLADE'S FERRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY (Formerly Known as Weetamoe Bancorp) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 1996 and 1995
ASSETS 1996 1995 - ------ ------------- ------------- Cash and due from banks $ 11,128,724 $ 9,039,970 Federal funds sold 13,000,000 9,500,000 ------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents 24,128,724 18,539,970 Interest bearing time deposits with other banks 149,598 100,000 Investments in available-for-sale securities (at fair value) 37,255,163 36,730,660 Investments in held-to-maturity securities (fair values of $19,544,811 as of December 31, 1996 and $21,873,518 as of December 31, 1995) 19,586,678 21,735,682 Federal Home Loan Bank stock 890,600 290,700 Loans, net 194,934,845 148,069,415 Premises and equipment 5,970,874 3,700,054 Goodwill 3,307,368 Other real estate owned 307,591 633,467 Accrued interest receivable 1,853,783 1,820,323 Other assets 2,957,251 1,801,383 ------------------------------- $ 291,342,475 $ 233,421,654 =============================== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Demand deposits $ 44,458,040 $ 28,509,176 Savings and NOW deposits 94,814,767 74,754,043 Time deposits 128,518,202 110,957,470 ------------------------------- Total deposits 267,791,009 214,220,689 Note payable 1,042,626 Other borrowed funds 1,200,000 741,773 Due to brokers 499,375 Other liabilities 962,140 632,467 ------------------------------- Total liabilities 271,495,150 215,594,929 ------------------------------- Stockholders' equity: Common stock, par value $.01 per share; authorized 5,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2,789,142.3 shares in 1996 and 2,617,180.7 shares in 1995 27,891 26,172 Paid-in capital 14,607,299 13,136,923 Retained earnings 5,214,763 4,630,608 Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities (2,628) 33,022 ------------------------------- Total stockholders' equity 19,847,325 17,826,725 ------------------------------- $ 291,342,475 $ 233,421,654 ===============================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. SLADE'S FERRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY (Formerly Known as Weetamoe Bancorp) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
1996 1995 1994 ------------ ------------ ------------ Interest and dividend income: Interest and fees on loans $ 15,626,903 $ 12,741,564 $ 10,574,181 Interest and dividends on securities: Taxable 2,810,656 2,972,484 2,533,348 Tax-exempt 266,866 225,942 271,663 Other interest 790,506 601,210 166,920 ---------------------------------------------- Total interest and dividend income 19,494,931 16,541,200 13,546,112 ---------------------------------------------- Interest expense: Interest on deposits 8,992,244 7,700,901 4,887,707 Interest on securities sold under agreements to repurchase 556 3,748 Interest on other borrowed funds 59,688 62,816 47,777 Interest on notes payable 26,139 4,452 ---------------------------------------------- Total interest expense 9,078,071 7,764,273 4,943,684 ---------------------------------------------- Net interest and dividend income 10,416,860 8,776,927 8,602,428 Provision for loan losses 400,000 550,000 645,000 ---------------------------------------------- Net interest and dividend income after provision for loan losses 10,016,860 8,226,927 7,957,428 ---------------------------------------------- Other income: Service charges on deposit accounts 628,997 574,425 597,682 Overdraft service charges 220,428 152,855 169,689 Securities gains, net 112,631 64,810 37,067 Other income 343,441 263,869 294,630 ---------------------------------------------- Total other income 1,305,497 1,055,959 1,099,068 ---------------------------------------------- Other expense: Salaries and employee benefits 4,328,402 3,962,983 3,689,988 Occupancy expense 567,458 448,383 422,939 Equipment expense 504,489 432,739 407,712 Stationary and supplies 243,653 197,392 168,824 FDIC deposit insurance premium 6,278 204,477 452,255 (Gain) loss on sales of other real estate owned, net 21,008 (26,728) 13,462 Writedown of other real estate owned 30,000 104,578 317,239 Other expense 1,678,873 1,307,703 1,229,186 ---------------------------------------------- Total other expense 7,380,161 6,631,527 6,701,605 ---------------------------------------------- Income before income taxes 3,942,196 2,651,359 2,354,891 Income taxes 1,564,001 1,005,772 887,650 ---------------------------------------------- Net income $ 2,378,195 $ 1,645,587 $ 1,467,241 ============================================== Earnings per share Net income per share $ .86 $ .60 $ .57 ==============================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. SLADE'S FERRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY (Formerly Known as Weetamoe Bancorp) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Common Paid-in Retained Available-For- Stock Capital Earnings Sale Securities Total -------- ------------ ----------- --------------- ------------ Balance, December 31, 1993 $ 15,528 $ 10,533,070 $ 4,579,324 $ 251,792 $ 15,379,714 Net change in unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities (1,792,176) (1,792,176) Net income 1,467,241 1,467,241 Issuance of 5% common stock dividend 775 1,045,030 (1,049,845) (4,040) Issuance of common stock from dividend reinvestment plan 124 169,172 169,296 Stock issuance relating to optional cash contribution plan 28 37,390 37,418 Dividends declared ($.15 per share) (409,769) (409,769) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance, December 31, 1994 16,455 11,784,662 4,586,951 (1,540,384) 14,847,684 Net change in unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities 1,573,406 1,573,406 Net income 1,645,587 1,645,587 Stock split (3 for 2) 8,654 (11,041) (2,387) Issuance of 5% common stock dividend 821 1,107,542 (1,113,162) (4,799) Issuance of common stock from dividend reinvestment plan 209 209,683 209,892 Stock issuance relating to optional cash contribution plan 33 35,036 35,069 Dividends declared ($.18 per share) (477,727) (477,727) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance, December 31, 1995 26,172 13,136,923 4,630,608 33,022 17,826,725 Net change in unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities (35,650) (35,650) Net income 2,378,195 2,378,195 Issuance of 5% common stock dividend 1,304 1,124,644 (1,129,308) (3,360) Issuance of common stock from dividend reinvestment plan 375 312,572 312,947 Stock issuance relating to optional cash contribution plan 40 33,160 33,200 Dividends declared ($.24 per share) (664,732) (664,732) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance, December 31, 1996 $ 27,891 $ 14,607,299 $ 5,214,763 $ (2,628) $ 19,847,325 ========================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. SLADE'S FERRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY (Formerly Known as Weetamoe Bancorp) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
1996 1995 1994 ------------ ------------ ------------ Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 2,378,195 $ 1,645,587 $ 1,467,241 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Amortization of goodwill 98,000 Accretion, net of amortization of fair market value adjustments (1,429) Amortization of organization cost 3,440 13,759 Gain on sale of fixed assets (8,702) (11,500) Securities gains, net (112,631) (64,810) (37,067) Disposal of fixed assets 11,229 Depreciation and amortization 500,378 421,344 389,286 Provision for loan losses 400,000 550,000 645,000 Deferred tax benefit (92,207) (147,018) (258,413) Increase (decrease) in taxes payable (103,889) (130,854) 92,089 (Increase) decrease in interest receivable 384,435 (377,291) (253,074) Increase (decrease) in interest payable (49,768) 46,544 77,544 Increase in accrued expenses 88,631 78,916 55,815 (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses (130,768) 29,878 (35,247) Increase (decrease) in other liabilities (139,617) 60,975 9,126 (Increase) decrease in other assets (322,275) 468,150 457 Accretion, net of amortization of securities (430,515) (131,441) (146,430) Change in unearned income 115,825 123,639 90,792 (Gain) loss on sales of other real estate owned, net 21,008 (26,728) 13,462 Writedown of other real estate owned 30,000 104,578 317,239 -------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 2,624,671 2,666,138 2,430,079 -------------------------------------------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of available-for-sale securities (10,128,087) (11,242,820) (9,225,422) Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities 661,644 1,677,568 8,667,688 Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities 14,859,193 6,340,942 4,842,628 Purchases of held-to-maturity securities (16,141,095) (25,375,641) (12,317,582) Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity securities 19,514,788 16,421,213 11,313,257 Net increase in interest bearing time deposits with other banks (7,519) Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank stock (409,400) (290,700) Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock 93,600 Proceeds from sales of fixed assets 8,702 11,500 Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned 147,458 1,219,832 883,500 Net increase in loans (14,971,481) (16,343,674) (10,416,150) Cash and cash equivalents of $19,936,591 acquired in the purchase of Fairbank, Inc., less cash of $8,575,284 paid for the common stock of Fairbank, Inc. 11,361,307 Capital expenditures (1,085,521) (126,146) (926,682) Recoveries of previously charged-off loans 439,788 38,553 68,808 -------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 4,343,377 (27,680,873) (7,098,455) -------------------------------------------- Cash flows from financing activities: Fractional shares paid in cash (3,360) (7,186) (4,040) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 346,147 244,961 206,714 Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits, NOW and savings accounts 1,912,803 (4,318,602) (804,917) Net increase (decrease) in time deposits (3,191,933) 41,224,488 (1,447,120) Net decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase (113,551) 113,551 Net increase (decrease) in other borrowed funds 458,227 (458,227) Dividends paid (658,165) (455,345) (389,727) Payment on notes payable (243,013) (86,558) -------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (1,379,294) 36,116,538 (2,412,097) -------------------------------------------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 5,588,754 11,101,803 (7,080,473) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 18,539,970 7,438,167 14,518,640 -------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 24,128,724 $ 18,539,970 $ 7,438,167 ============================================ Supplemental disclosures: Loans transferred to other real estate owned $ 144,741 $ 1,581,571 $ 1,817,786 Loans originating from the sales of other real estate owned 435,000 205,000 1,861,500 Interest paid 9,127,839 7,717,729 4,866,140 Income taxes paid 1,760,097 1,283,644 1,053,974 Other real estate owned transferred to loans 333,000 In 1996 the Company purchased all of the common stock of Fairbank, Inc. for $8,575,284. In conjunction with the acquisition, liabilities were assumed as follows: Fair value of assets acquired $ 65,141,843 Cash paid for the common stock 8,575,284 ------------ Liabilities assumed $ 56,566,559 ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. SLADE'S FERRY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY (Formerly Known as Weetamoe Bancorp) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 NOTE 1 - NATURE OF OPERATIONS - ----------------------------- Slade's Ferry Bancorp (Company) (formerly known as Weetamoe Bancorp) is a Massachusetts corporation that was organized in 1990 to become the holding company of Slade's Ferry Trust Company (Bank). In December of 1996 the stockholders of the Company approved the change of the name of the Company to Slade's Ferry Bancorp effective January 1, 1997. The Company's primary activity is to act as the holding company for the Bank. The Bank is a state chartered bank, which was incorporated in 1959 and is headquartered in Somerset, Massachusetts. The Bank operates its business from ten banking offices located in Massachusetts. The Bank is engaged principally in the business of attracting deposits from the general public and investing those deposits in residential and real estate loans, and in commercial, consumer and small business loans. NOTE 2 - ACCOUNTING POLICIES - ---------------------------- The accounting and reporting policies of the Company and its Subsidiary conform to generally accepted accounting principles and predominant practices within the banking industry. The consolidated financial statements of the Company were prepared using the accrual basis of accounting. The significant accounting policies of the Company and its subsidiary are summarized below to assist the reader in better understanding the consolidated financial statements and other data contained herein. PERVASIVENESS OF ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from the estimates. BASIS OF PRESENTATION: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Bank and the Bank's wholly-owned subsidiaries, Slade's Ferry Realty Trust and Slade's Ferry Securities Corporation. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash items, due from banks, interest bearing deposits with other banks and federal funds sold. SECURITIES: Investments in debt securities are adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts computed on the straight-line method which has substantially the same effect as using the interest method. Gains or losses on sales of investment securities are computed on a specific identification basis. The Company classifies debt and equity securities into one of three categories: held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading. This security classification may be modified after acquisition only under certain specified conditions. In general, securities may be classified as held-to-maturity only if the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Trading securities are defined as those bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term. All other securities must be classified as available-for-sale. -- Held-to-maturity securities are measured at amortized cost in the balance sheet. Unrealized holding gains and losses are not included in earnings or in a separate component of capital. They are merely disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. -- Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value on the balance sheet. Unrealized holding gains and losses are not included in earnings, but are reported as a net amount (less expected tax) in a separate component of capital until realized. -- Trading securities are carried at fair value on the balance sheet. Unrealized holding gains and losses for trading securities are included in earnings. LOANS: Loans receivable that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at their outstanding principal balances reduced amounts due to borrowers on unadvanced loans, by any charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses and any deferred fees or costs on originated loans, or unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Interest on loans is generally recognized on a simple interest basis. Loan origination and commitment fees and certain direct origination costs are deferred, and the net amount amortized as an adjustment of the related loan's yield. The Company is generally amortizing these amounts over the contractual life of the related loans. Cash receipts of interest income on impaired loans is credited to principal to the extent necessary to eliminate doubt as to the collectibility of the net carrying amount of the loan. Some or all of the cash receipts of interest income on impaired loans is recognized as interest income if the remaining net carrying amount of the loan is deemed to be fully collectible. When recognition of interest income on an impaired loan on a cash basis is appropriate, the amount of income that is recognized is limited to that which would have been accrued on the net carrying amount of the loan at the contractual interest rate. Any cash interest payments received in excess of the limit and not applied to reduce the net carrying amount of the loan are recorded as recoveries of charge-offs until the charge-offs are fully recovered. ALLOWANCE FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES: An allowance is available for losses which may be incurred in the future on loans in the current portfolio. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to current operations and is decreased by loan losses, net of recoveries. The provision for loan losses is based on management's evaluation of current and anticipated economic conditions, changes in the character and size of the loan portfolio, and other indicators. The balance in the allowance for possible loan losses is considered adequate by management to absorb any reasonably foreseeable loan losses. As of January 1, 1995, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan," as amended by SFAS No. 118. According to SFAS No. 114, a loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The Statement requires that impaired loans be measured on a loan by loan basis by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the loan's observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. The Statement is applicable to all loans, except large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment, loans that are measured at fair value or at the lower of cost or fair value, leases, and convertible or nonconvertible debentures and bonds and other debt securities. The Company considers its residential real estate loans and consumer loans that are not individually significant to be large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, net worth and collateral value. An insignificant payment delay or an insignificant shortfall in payment does not in itself result in the review of a loan for impairment. The Company applies SFAS No. 114 on a loan-by-loan basis. The Company does not apply SFAS No. 114 to aggregations of loans that have risk characteristics in common with other impaired loans. Interest on a loan is not generally accrued when the loan becomes ninety or more days overdue. The Company may place a loan on nonaccrual status but not classify it as impaired, if (i) it is probable that the Company will collect all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan or (ii) the loan is an individually insignificant residential mortgage loan or consumer loan. Impaired loans are charged-off when management believes that the collectibility of the loan's principal is remote. Substantially all of the Company's loans that have been identified as impaired have been measured by the fair value of existing collateral. The financial statement impact of adopting the provisions of this Statement was not material. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT: Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Cost and related allowances for depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment retired or otherwise disposed of are removed from the respective accounts with any gain or loss included in income or expense. Depreciation and amortization are calculated principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. GOODWILL: Goodwill arising from the acquisition of Fairbank, Inc. is reported net of accumulated amortization. Goodwill is being amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of fifteen years. OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED AND IN-SUBSTANCE FORECLOSURES: Other real estate owned includes properties acquired through foreclosure and properties classified as in-substance foreclosures in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 15, "Accounting by Debtors and Creditors for Troubled Debt Restructuring." These properties are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value less estimated cost to sell. Any writedown from cost to estimated fair value required at the time of foreclosure or classification as in-substance foreclosure is charged to the allowance for possible loan losses. Expenses incurred in connection with maintaining these assets, subsequent writedowns and gains or losses recognized upon sale are included in other expense. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114 "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan," the Company classifies loans as in-substance repossessed or foreclosed if the Company receives physical possession of the debtor's assets regardless of whether formal foreclosure proceedings take place. INCOME TAXES: The Company recognizes income taxes under the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are established for the temporary differences between the accounting basis and the tax basis of the Company's assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the amounts related to such temporary differences are realized or settled. FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," requires that the Company disclose estimated fair value for its financial instruments. Fair value methods and assumptions used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures are as follows: Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and federal funds sold approximate those assets' fair values. Securities (including mortgage-backed securities): Fair values for securities 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. Loans receivable: For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair values for other loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates its fair value. Deposit liabilities: The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and non-interest checking, passbook savings, and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits. Off-balance sheet instruments: The fair value of commitments to originate loans is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments and the unadvanced portion of loans, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. 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 the obligation with the counterparties at the reporting date. NOTE 3 - ACQUISITION OF FAIRBANK, INC. - -------------------------------------- On August 23, 1996 the Company effected its acquisition of Fairbank, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation, and its wholly owned subsidiary, the National Bank of Fairhaven, through the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Slade's Ferry Trust Company. The acquisition was accomplished by the payment by Slade's Ferry Trust Company of $8,575,284 in cash from its capital funds for all of the outstanding shares of the common stock of Fairbank, Inc. As a result of the acquisition, Fairbank, Inc. was dissolved, and the National Bank of Fairhaven was merged into Slade's Ferry Trust Company. The National Bank of Fairhaven's two banking offices in Fairhaven and New Bedford, Massachusetts have become branches of Slade's Ferry Trust Company. The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase, and the results of operations of Fairbank, Inc. since the date of the acquisition are included in the consolidated financial statements. Goodwill reflected by the purchase accounting amounted to $3,405,368 and is being amortized over 15 years on a straight-line basis. The following summary, prepared on an unaudited pro forma basis presents the results of operations as though the Company and Fairbank, Inc. had been merged as of the beginning of the years ended December 31:
1996 1995 ------------ ------------ Net interest income after provision for loan losses $ 12,077,046 $ 11,023,354 Noninterest income 1,349,224 1,375,517 ---------------------------- Total 13,426,270 12,398,871 Noninterest expense 9,251,100 9,376,107 ---------------------------- Income before income taxes 4,175,170 3,022,764 Income taxes 1,543,200 1,034,117 ---------------------------- Net income $ 2,631,970 $ 1,988,647 ============================
The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of what actually would have occurred if the acquisition had been in effect for the entire years of 1996 and 1995. In addition, they are not intended to be a projection of future results and do not reflect any effects that might be achieved from combined operations. NOTE 4 - SECURITIES - ------------------- Debt and equity securities have been classified in the consolidated balance sheets according to management's intent. The carrying amount of securities and their approximate fair values are as follows as of December 31:
Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Cost Holding Holding Fair Basis Gains Losses Value ------------ ---------- ---------- ------------ Available-for-sale securities: December 31, 1996: Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 32,792,636 $ 80,150 $ 281,010 $ 32,591,776 Mortgage-backed securities 2,469,385 90 38,367 2,431,108 Asset-backed securities 245,806 377 245,429 Marketable equity securities 1,775,288 267,778 56,216 1,986,850 -------------------------------------------------------- $ 37,283,115 $ 348,018 $ 375,970 $ 37,255,163 ======================================================== December 31, 1995: Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 31,677,986 $ 223,943 $ 208,952 $ 31,692,977 Mortgage-backed securities 3,618,195 635 59,880 3,558,950 Marketable equity securities 1,397,077 139,708 58,052 1,478,733 -------------------------------------------------------- $ 36,693,258 $ 364,286 $ 326,884 $ 36,730,660 ========================================================= Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Cost Holding Holding Fair Basis Gains Losses Value ------------ ---------- ---------- ------------ Held-to-maturity securities: December 31, 1996: Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 13,192,933 $ 30,164 $ 7,784 $ 13,215,313 Debt securities issued by states of the United States and political subdivisions of the states 6,130,922 37,952 67,043 6,101,831 Mortgage-backed securities 256,823 35,178 221,645 Debt securities issued by foreign governments 6,000 28 6 6,022 -------------------------------------------------------- $ 19,586,678 $ 68,144 $ 110,011 $ 19,544,811 ======================================================== December 31, 1995: Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 15,689,916 $ 120,219 $ 4,684 $ 15,805,451 Debt securities issued by states of the United States and political subdivisions of the states 6,024,170 78,856 57,191 6,045,835 Mortgage-backed securities 16,596 650 17,246 Other debt securities 5,000 14 4,986 -------------------------------------------------------- $ 21,735,682 $ 199,725 $ 61,889 $ 21,873,518 ========================================================
The scheduled maturities of held-to-maturity securities and available-for-sale securities (other than equity securities) were as follows as of December 31, 1996:
Held-to-maturity Available-for-sale securities: securities: ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Amortized Amortized Cost Fair Cost Fair Basis Value Basis Value ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Debt securities other than mortgage-backed and asset backed securities: Due within one year $ 5,388,826 $ 5,391,093 $ 2,706,964 $ 2,710,895 Due after one year through five years 7,893,486 7,932,429 18,707,201 18,576,185 Due after five years through ten years 5,901,726 5,853,535 10,379,096 10,304,568 Due after ten years 145,817 146,109 999,375 1,000,128 Mortgage-backed securities 256,823 221,645 2,469,385 2,431,108 Asset-backed securities 245,806 245,429 ------------------------------------------------------------ $ 19,586,678 $ 19,544,811 $ 35,507,827 $ 35,268,313 ============================================================
During 1996, proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities amounted to $661,644. Gross realized gains and gross realized losses on those sales amounted to $117,911 and $5,280, respectively. During 1995, proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities amounted to $1,677,568. Gross realized gains and gross realized losses on those sales amounted to $125,954 and $61,144, respectively. During 1994, proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities amounted to $8,667,688. Gross realized gains and gross realized losses on those sales amounted to $56,751 and $21,684, respectively. There were no securities of issuers whose aggregate carrying amount exceeded 10% of stockholders' equity as of December 31, 1996. A total par value of $8,685,000 and $4,200,000 of debt securities was pledged to secure treasury tax and loan, trust department and public funds on deposit and the loan from Fleet National Bank as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. NOTE 5 - LOANS - -------------- Loans consisted of the following as of December 31:
1996 1995 ------------- ------------- Commercial, financial and agricultural $ 31,243,643 $ 16,746,853 Real estate - construction and land development 6,891,200 6,864,969 Real estate - residential 59,499,876 50,476,627 Real estate - commercial 94,545,028 70,749,115 Consumer 6,681,825 6,148,518 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 16,044 22,716 Other 108,596 85,472 ------------------------------ 198,986,212 151,094,270 Allowance for possible loan losses (3,354,311) (2,497,774) Unearned income (642,906) (527,081) Unamortized adjustment to fair value (54,150) ------------------------------ Net loans, carrying amount $ 194,934,845 $ 148,069,415 ==============================
Certain directors and executive officers of the Company and companies in which they have significant ownership interest were customers of the Bank during 1996. Total loans to such persons and their companies amounted to $4,159,857 as of December 31, 1996. During the year ended December 31, 1996, $2,070,473 of new loans were made and repayments totaled $2,670,582. Changes in the allowance for possible loan losses were as follows for the years ended December 31:
1996 1995 1994 ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance at beginning of period $ 2,497,774 $ 2,305,860 $ 1,953,863 Loans charged off (439,229) (396,639) (361,811) Provision for loan losses 400,000 550,000 645,000 Recoveries of loans previously charged off 439,788 38,553 68,808 Transfer of Fairbank, Inc.'s allowance to Slade's Ferry Trust Company 455,978 ----------------------------------------- Balance at end of period $ 3,354,311 $ 2,497,774 $ 2,305,860 =========================================
Information about loans that meet the definition of an impaired loan in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114 is as follows as of December 31:
1996 1995 ------------------------- ------------------------- Recorded Related Recorded Related Investment Allowance Investment Allowance In Impaired For Credit In Impaired For Credit Loans Losses Loans Losses ----------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Loans for which there is a related allowance for credit losses $ 3,763,977 $ 838,290 $ 1,722,817 $ 455,036 Loans for which there is no related allowance for credit losses 1,907,942 417,638 ----------------------------------------------------- Totals $ 5,671,919 $ 838,290 $ 2,140,455 $ 455,036 ===================================================== Average recorded investment in impaired loans during the year ended December 31 $ 4,618,045 $ 2,772,395 =========== =========== Related amount of interest income recognized during the time, in the year ended December 31, that the loans were impaired Total recognized $ 148,102 $ 0 =========== =========== Amount recognized using a cash-basis method of accounting $ 148,102 $ 0 =========== ===========
As of December 31, 1996, loans restructured in a troubled debt restructuring before the effective date of SFAS No. 114 that are not impaired based on the terms specified by the restructuring agreement totaled $376,797. The gross interest income that would have been recorded in the year ended December 31, 1996 if such restructured loans had been current in accordance with their original terms was $55,724. The amount of interest income on such restructured loans that was included in net income for the year ended December 31, 1996 was $46,651. NOTE 6 - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT - ------------------------------- The following is a summary of premises and equipment as of December 31:
1996 1995 ----------- ----------- Land $ 1,145,368 $ 765,368 Buildings 3,505,679 3,409,595 Furniture and equipment 2,559,912 1,771,935 Leasehold improvements 1,376,689 252,711 Renovations in process 323,481 6,807 -------------------------- 8,911,129 6,206,416 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (2,940,255) (2,506,362) -------------------------- $ 5,970,874 $ 3,700,054 ==========================
NOTE 7 - DEPOSITS - ----------------- The aggregate amount of time deposit accounts (including CDs), each with a minimum denomination of $100,000, was approximately $21,473,151 and $16,850,892 as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. For time deposits as of December 31, 1996, the aggregate amount of maturities for each of the following five years ended December 31, are: 1997 $ 101,987,427 1998 22,267,236 1999 3,079,784 2000 1,139,361 2001 52,644 Less: Unamortized adjustment to fair value (8,250) ------------- $ 128,518,202 =============
NOTE 8 - SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE - ------------------------------------------------------- Securities sold under agreements to repurchase generally mature within one to four days from the transaction date. There were no agreements outstanding as of December 31, 1996 and 1995. There were no securities sold under agreements to repurchase during 1996. Information concerning securities sold under agreements to repurchase is summarized as follows for the year ended December 31, 1995: Average balance during the year $ 14,622 Average interest rate during the year 3.80% Maximum month-end balance during the year $ 0
NOTE 9 - OTHER BORROWED FUNDS - ----------------------------- Other borrowed funds consist of treasury tax and loan deposits and generally are repaid within one to 120 days from the transaction date. NOTE 10 - NOTE PAYABLE - ---------------------- Note payable consisted of the following as of December 31, 1996: Note payable by the Bank to Fleet National Bank. The note payable was assumed by the Bank in the acquisition of Fairbank, Inc. Minimum quarterly principal payments of $25,000 are payable on the last business day of each calendar quarter. The interest rate on the loan is 3 month LIBOR plus 1.2% floating, which has been swapped to yield a 9.01% fixed rate. Interest payments are due quarterly and the maturity of the loan is November 25, 1999. Collateral for the loan consists of U. S. Treasury or agency securities owned by the Bank. The maturity requirements of the note payable are as follows based on minimum quarterly principal payments of $25,000 as described above as of December 31, 1996: 1997 $ 100,000 1998 100,000 1999 850,000 Less: Unamortized adjustment to fair value (7,374) ----------- $ 1,042,626 ===========
NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES - ---------------------- The components of income tax expense are as follows for the years ended December 31:
1996 1995 1994 ----------- ----------- ----------- Current: Federal $ 1,204,212 $ 866,336 $ 808,830 State 451,996 286,454 337,233 ----------------------------------------- 1,656,208 1,152,790 1,146,063 ----------------------------------------- Deferred: Federal (51,722) (105,334) (182,336) State (40,485) (41,684) (76,077) ----------------------------------------- (92,207) (147,018) (258,413) ----------------------------------------- Total income tax expense $ 1,564,001 $ 1,005,772 $ 887,650 =========================================
The reasons for the differences between the statutory federal income tax rates and the effective tax rates are summarized as follows for the years ended December 31:
1996 1995 1994 % of % of % of Income Income Income ------ ------ ------ Federal income tax at statutory rate 34.0% 34.0% 34.0% Increase (decrease) in tax resulting from: Tax-exempt income (2.3) (2.9) (4.0) Dividends received deduction (.3) (.3) (.3) Unallowable expenses .6 1.0 .7 Amortization of goodwill .8 State tax, net of federal tax benefit 6.9 6.1 7.3 --------------------------- 39.7% 37.9% 37.7% ===========================
The Company had gross deferred tax assets and gross deferred tax liabilities as follows as of December 31:
1996 1995 ----------- ----------- Deferred tax assets: Operating loss carryover $ 342,442 $ Allowance for loan losses 1,127,190 903,615 Deferred loan fees 227,354 167,322 Interest on non-performing loans 137,931 59,370 Accrued employee benefits 118,464 72,931 Other real estate owned valuation 43,246 93,604 Other adjustments 3,365 285 Net unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities 25,324 -------------------------- Gross deferred tax assets 2,025,316 1,297,127 -------------------------- Deferred tax liabilities: Accelerated depreciation (223,344) (38,713) Prepaid pensions (53,531) (19,196) Discount accretion (2,334) (5,480) Net unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities (4,380) -------------------------- Gross deferred tax liabilities (279,209) (67,769) -------------------------- Net deferred tax assets $ 1,746,107 $ 1,229,358 ==========================
Deferred tax assets as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 have not been reduced by a valuation allowance because management believes that it is more likely than not that the full amount of deferred tax assets will be realized. As of December 31, 1996, the Company had approximately $1,007,000 in operating loss carryovers for tax purposes which expire in 2006. NOTE 12 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - --------------------------- The Company has a defined benefit pension plan (plan) covering substantially all of its full time employees who meet certain eligibility requirements. Employees are eligible under the plan upon attaining age 21 and completing one year of service. The benefits paid are based on 1.5% of total salary plus .5% of compensation in excess of integration level per year of service. The integration level is the first $750 of monthly compensation. The accrued benefit is based on years of service. The following table sets forth the funded status of the plan and amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of December 31:
1996 1995 ---------- ------------ Actuarial present value of benefit obligations: Accumulated benefit obligation (including vested benefits of $532,732, and $1,763,760, respectively) $ 536,848 $ 1,779,565 =========================== Projected benefit obligation for services rendered to date $ (875,343) $ (2,229,379) Plan assets at fair value, primarily invested in corporate stocks, U.S. government securities and cash and cash equivalents 916,360 1,755,659 --------------------------- Plan assets greater (less) than projected benefit obligation 41,017 (473,720) Unrecognized net gain from past experience different from that assumed and effect of changes in assumptions 318,010 376,735 Unrecognized prior service cost (365,736) Unrecognized net obligation from 1988 transition date being amortized over 25.78 years 134,407 142,414 Adjustment required to recognize minimum liability (69,335) --------------------------- Prepaid (accrued) pension cost included on the balance sheet $ 127,698 $ (23,906) ===========================
Net periodic pension cost included the following components for the years ended December 31:
1996 1995 1994 -------- --------- --------- Service cost-benefits earned during the period $ 92,434 $ 115,008 $ 123,477 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 65,745 171,702 147,203 Actual return on plan assets (70,423) (176,649) (91,589) Net amortization and deferral (5,699) 59,332 (36,822) ---------------------------------- Net periodic pension cost $ 82,057 $ 169,393 $ 142,269 ==================================
The weighted-average discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation were 8.5% and 2.0%, respectively for 1996 and 8.59% and 4.0%, respectively for 1995. The expected long-term rate of return on assets was 8.5%. The Bank has a 401K plan for eligible employees who attain age 21 and complete one year of service. The Bank contributes a discretionary amount to be allocated to eligible participants. Current contributions vest fully after seven years of continuous service. The amount that may be deferred by the employees is limited by the amount that will not cause the plan to exceed IRS limitations. Contributions made by the Bank charged to employee benefit expense amounted to $7,000, $6,000 and $11,842 for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - ------------------------------------------------ The Company is obligated under certain agreements issued during the normal course of business which are not reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The Company is obligated under various lease agreements covering branch offices and equipment. These agreements are considered to be operating leases. The total minimum rental due in future periods under these agreements is as follows as of December 31, 1996: 1997 $ 46,662 1998 46,662 1999 46,662 2000 46,662 2001 46,662 Thereafter 268,464 --------- Total minimum lease payments $ 501,774 =========
Certain leases contain provisions for escalation of minimum lease payments contingent upon increases in real estate taxes and percentage increases in the consumer price index. The total rental expense amounted to $66,223 for 1996, $46,592 for 1995 and $46,788 for 1994. NOTE 14 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - ------------------------------- The Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to originate loans, standby letters of credit and unadvanced funds on loans. The instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheets. The contract amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments. The Company's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for loan commitments and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amounts of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. Commitments to originate loans are agreements to lend to a customer provided there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral held varies, but may include secured interests in mortgages, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment and income-producing properties. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance by a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. Of the total standby letters of credit outstanding as of December 31, 1996, $249,080 are secured by certificates of deposit and savings accounts held at the Company. The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments, all of which are held or issued for purposes other than trading, are as follows as of December 31:
1996 1995 ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Amount Value Amount Value ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 24,128,724 $ 24,128,724 $ 18,539,970 $ 18,539,970 Interest bearing time deposits with other banks 149,598 149,598 100,000 100,000 Available-for-sale securities 37,255,163 37,255,163 36,730,660 36,730,660 Held-to-maturity securities 19,586,678 19,544,811 21,735,682 21,873,518 Federal Home Loan Bank stock 890,600 890,600 290,700 290,700 Loans 194,934,845 195,498,000 148,069,415 147,912,000 Accrued interest receivable 1,853,783 1,853,783 1,820,323 1,820,323 Financial liabilities: Note payable 1,042,626 1,047,220 Other borrowed funds 1,200,000 1,200,000 741,773 741,773 Deposits 267,791,009 268,344,000 214,220,689 215,275,219
The carrying amounts of financial instruments shown in the above table are included in the consolidated balance sheet under the indicated captions. Accounting policies related to financial instruments are described in Note 2. Off-balance-sheet liabilities
1996 1995 ------------ ------------ Notional Notional Amount Amount ------------ ------------ Commitments to originate loans $ 9,402,290 $ 5,853,200 Standby letters of credit 1,176,936 1,149,131 Unadvanced portions of loans: Consumer loans (including credit card loans and student loans) 2,805,679 2,475,100 Commercial real estate loans 223,000 100,000 Home equity loans 1,755,198 1,764,547 Commercial lines of credit 9,744,425 9,011,561 Construction loans 1,641,700 1,519,885 ---------------------------- $ 26,749,228 $ 21,873,424 ============================
There is no material difference between the notional amounts and the estimated fair values of loan commitments and unadvanced portions of loans. The fair value of letters of credit approximates the notional value. The Company has no derivative financial instruments subject to the provisions of SFAS No. 119 "Disclosure About Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments" other than the interest rate swap described in Note 9. NOTE 15 - SIGNIFICANT GROUP CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK - --------------------------------------------------------- Most of the Company's business activity is with customers located within the state. There are no concentrations of credit to borrowers that have similar economic characteristics. The majority of the Company's loan portfolio is comprised of loans collateralized by real estate located in the state of Massachusetts. NOTE 16 - EARNINGS PER SHARE - ---------------------------- Earnings per share for 1996, 1995 and 1994 were calculated using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during those periods. For 1996, 1995 and 1994 earnings per share calculations the weighted average number of shares outstanding were 2,764,887, 2,738,250 and 2,587,816, respectively. The weighted average number of shares are adjusted to reflect the effect of a 5% stock dividend issued in January 1996. Earnings per share previously reported in the 1995 annual report for the year ended December 31, 1995 were reduced by $.03 and by $.03 for the year ended December 31, 1994. Dividends declared previously reported in the 1995 annual report have been restated to reflect the stock dividend. NOTE 17 - REGULATORY MATTERS - ---------------------------- The Company and its subsidiary the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory - and possibly additional discretionary - actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's and the Bank's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Their capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 1996, that the Company and the Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. As of December 31, 1996, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as adequately capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as adequately capitalized the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank's category. The Company's and the Bank's actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the table.
To Be Well Capitalized Under For Capital Prompt Corrective Actual Adequacy Purposes: Action Provisions: ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio -------- ------ -------- ----- -------- ----- (Dollar amounts in thousands) As of December 31, 1996: Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets): Consolidated $ 19,044 9.56% $ 15,938 >=8% N/A Slade's Ferry Trust Company 18,935 9.51 15,934 >=8 $ 19,918 >=10% Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets): Consolidated 16,543 8.27 8,003 >=4 N/A Slade's Ferry Trust Company 16,435 8.22 8,001 >=4 12,002 >=6 Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets): Consolidated 16,543 5.70 11,617 >=4 N/A Slade's Ferry Trust Company 16,435 5.66 11,615 >=4 14,519 >=5 To Be Well Capitalized Under For Capital Prompt Corrective Actual Adequacy Purposes: Action Provisions: ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio -------- ------ -------- ----- -------- ----- (Dollar amounts in thousands) As of December 31, 1995: Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets): Consolidated $ 19,704 12.95% $ 12,174 >=8% N/A Slade's Ferry Trust Company 19,626 12.90 12,172 >=8 $ 15,215 >=10% Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets): Consolidated 17,794 11.65 6,111 >=4 N/A Slade's Ferry Trust Company 17,717 11.60 6,109 >=4 9,164 >=6 Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets): Consolidated 17,794 7.57 9,407 >=4 N/A Slade's Ferry Trust Company 17,717 7.54 9,405 >=4 11,756 >=5
The declaration of cash dividends is dependent on a number of factors, including regulatory limitations, and the Company's operating results and financial condition. The stockholders of the Company will be entitled to dividends only when, and if, declared by the Company's Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefore. Under the Massachusetts Business Corporation Law, a dividend may not be declared if the corporation is insolvent or if the declaration of the dividend would render the corporation insolvent. The declaration of future dividends, whether by the Board of Directors of the Company or the Bank, will be subject to favorable operating results, financial conditions, tax considerations, and other factors. As of December 31, 1996 the Company would be restricted from declaring dividends in an amount greater than $16,543,000 as such declaration would render the corporation insolvent. As of December 31, 1996 the Bank would be restricted from declaring dividends in an amount greater than approximately $3,001,000 as such declaration would decrease capital below the Bank's required minimum level of regulatory capital. NOTE 18 - STOCK OPTION PLAN - --------------------------- At the 1996 annual meeting stockholders approved a 1996 stock option plan (Plan). The Plan is not in effect and will not be until enacted by the Board of Directors. Management of the Company expects the Board to enact the Plan in March of 1997. A summary of the Plan, as approved by stockholders, is as follows. The Plan is divided into two separate equity incentive programs, a Discretionary Grant Program and an Automatic Grant Program. The maximum number of shares of common stock issuable over the term of the Plan may not exceed 250,000 shares and the maximum aggregate number of shares issuable under both programs in any plan year may not exceed 50,000 shares. Unless sooner terminated by the Board, the Plan will in all events terminate on March 11, 2000. Under the Discretionary Grant Program, key employees, including officers, may be granted incentive stock options to purchase shares of common stock. The option exercise price per share may not be less than one hundred percent of the fair market value of common stock at grant date and generally become exercisable in periodic installments over the optionee's period of service. Two types of stock appreciation rights are authorized for issuance: (1) tandem rights, which require the option holder to elect between the exercise of the underlying option for shares of common stock and the surrender of such option for appreciation distribution and (2) limited rights, which are automatically exercised upon the occurance of a hostile takeover. Eligibility for participation in the Automatic Grant Program is limited to non-employee directors of the Company or its subsidiary who have completed three full years of service as directors. Under the Automatic Grant Program a nonstatutory option for 2,000 shares of common stock shall be granted each plan year to eligible directors. The exercise price per share will be equal to one hundred percent of the fair market value per share of common stock at grant date, each option will have a maximum five year term, will be immediately exercisable and the shares subject to each 2,000 share grant will vest in three equal annual installments over the grantee's period of Board service. NOTE 19 - LITIGATION - -------------------- The Bank is a defendant in a liability action arising out of an alleged breach of contract with a previous employee of National Bank of Fairhaven. Given the early state of discovery, counsel for the Company is unable to assign a dollar figure to the risk of loss pertaining to this matter and hence, no accrued expense has been reflected in the consolidated financial statements. The demand by the plaintiff is $550,000 to settle the case. NOTE 20 - RECLASSIFICATION - -------------------------- Certain amounts in the prior years have been reclassified to be consistent with the current year's statement presentation. NOTE 21 - PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------------- The following financial statements are for Slade's Ferry Bancorp (Parent Company Only) and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of Slade's Ferry Bancorp and Subsidiary. SLADE'S FERRY BANCORP (Formerly Known as Weetamoe Bancorp) (Parent Company Only) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Balance sheets
December 31, ---------------------------- 1996 1995 ------------ ------------ ASSETS Cash $ 180,607 $ 153,425 Investment in subsidiary, Slade's Ferry Trust Company 19,740,124 17,749,851 Premises and equipment 4,448 15,125 Other assets 37,713 17,050 ---------------------------- $ 19,962,892 $ 17,935,451 ============================ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Other liabilities $ 115,567 $ 108,726 ---------------------------- Total liabilities 115,567 108,726 ---------------------------- Stockholders' equity: Common stock, par value $.01 per share; authorized 5,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2,789,142.3 shares in 1996 and 2,617,180.7 shares in 1995 27,891 26,172 Paid-in capital 14,607,299 13,136,923 Retained earnings 5,214,763 4,630,608 Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities (2,628) 33,022 ---------------------------- Total stockholders' equity 19,847,325 17,826,725 ---------------------------- $ 19,962,892 $ 17,935,451 ============================
Statements of income
Years Ended December 31, ----------------------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 ----------- ----------- ----------- Dividends from subsidiary $ 360,000 $ 267,000 $ 80,000 Interest income 2,474 1,827 3,927 Management fee income from subsidiary 415,904 546,028 552,698 Other income 11,500 ----------------------------------------- Total income 778,378 814,855 648,125 ----------------------------------------- Salaries and employee benefits 311,038 433,766 424,615 Equipment expense 20,596 33,605 30,812 Other expense 96,872 98,281 81,728 ----------------------------------------- Total expense 428,506 565,652 537,155 ----------------------------------------- Income before income taxes (benefit) and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary 349,872 249,203 110,970 Income taxes (benefit) (2,400) 11,688 18,182 ----------------------------------------- Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary 352,272 237,515 92,788 Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary 2,025,923 1,408,072 1,374,453 ----------------------------------------- Net income $ 2,378,195 $ 1,645,587 $ 1,467,241 =========================================
SLADE'S FERRY BANCORP (Formerly Known as Weetamoe Bancorp) (Parent Company Only) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
1996 1995 1994 ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 2,378,195 $ 1,645,587 $ 1,467,241 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Gain on sale of fixed asset (11,500) Undistributed net income of subsidiary (2,025,923) (1,408,072) (1,374,453) Amortization of organization cost 3,440 13,759 Depreciation and amortization 10,677 21,039 19,488 Disposal of fixed assets 11,229 Increase (decrease) in taxes payable (5,668) 1,659 301 Increase in accrued expenses 910 989 975 (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses (210) (1,394) 108 Decrease in interest receivable 14 (Increase) decrease in other assets (14,785) 5,313 368 Decrease in other liabilities (636) (1,966) ----------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 342,560 279,790 114,335 ----------------------------------------- Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from sale of fixed asset 11,500 Capital expenditures (37,643) Net cash used in investing activities (26,143) ----------------------------------------- Cash flows from financing activities: Fractional shares paid in cash (3,360) (7,186) (4,040) Dividends paid (658,165) (455,345) (389,727) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 346,147 244,961 206,714 ----------------------------------------- Net cash used in financing activities (315,378) (217,570) (187,053) ----------------------------------------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 27,182 62,220 (98,861) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 153,425 91,205 190,066 ----------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 180,607 $ 153,425 $ 91,205 ========================================= Supplemental disclosure: Income taxes paid $ 3,268 $ 10,029 $ 17,881
The Parent Company Only Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity are identical to the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, and therefore are not reprinted here. PART II INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS ITEM 25. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution The following table sets forth all expenses payable by the Registrant in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities to be registered. All of the amounts shown are estimates except for the registration fee. Registration $ 1,583.33 Blue Sky Fees and Expenses 2,000.00 Printing Expenses 10,000.00 Legal Fees and Expenses 20,000.00 Accounting Fees and Expenses 5,000.00 Miscellaneous 1,000.00 ---------- Total $39,583.33 ==========
ITEM 27. Exhibits An index of exhibits appears at Page II-3. ITEM 28. Undertakings The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes: Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. II-1 SIGNATURES In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form SB-2 and authorized this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, in the Town of Somerset, State of Massachusetts, on April 10, 1997. SLADE'S FERRY BANCORP By /s/ Kenneth R. Rezendes Kenneth R. Rezendes, President In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated. /s/ Thomas B. Almy /s/ Ralph S. Borges Thomas B. Almy Ralph S. Borges Director Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer/ Chief Accounting Officer /s/ James D. Carey /s/ Peter G. Collias James D. Carey Peter G. Collias Executive Vice President and Director Director /s/ Donald T. Corrigan ________________________________ Donald T. Corrigan Edward S. Machado Chairman of the Board and Director Director /s/ Francis A. Macomber ________________________________ Francis A. Macomber Majed Mouded, M.D. Director Director /s/ Peter Paskowski /s/ Kenneth R. Rezendes Peter Paskowski Kenneth R. Rezendes Director President/Chief Executive Officer and Director /s/ Bernard T. Shuman /s/ William J. Sullivan Bernard T. Shuman William J. Sullivan Director Director ________________________________ Charles Veloza Director II-2 INDEX TO EXHIBITS The following exhibits are included, unless otherwise noted, as being an integral part of this Registration Statement and appear in the Exhibit section of this Registration Statement:
Exhibit No. Description Page - ----------- ----------- ---- 3.1 Articles of Incorporation of Slade's Ferry Bancorp as amended 3.2 By-laws of Slade's Ferry Bancorp as amended (1) 5 Opinion Regarding Legality 10.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between (2) the Company and Fairbank, Inc. 10.2 The Company's 1996 Stock Option Plan (2) 10.3 Noncompetition Agreement between Slade's (3) Ferry Trust Company and Edward S. Machado (A substantially identical contract exists with Peter Paskowski) 10.4 Supplemental Executive Retirement Agreement (4) between the Company and Donald T. Corrigan 10.5 Supplemental Executive Retirement Agreement (1) between the Company and James D. Carey 10.6 Supplemental Executive Retirement Agreement (1) between the Company and Manuel J. Tavares 10.7 Swansea Mall Lease (3) 21 List of subsidiaries of Slade's Ferry Bancorp. (1) 24.1 Consent of Counsel is contained in Exhibit 5 24.2 Consent of Shatswell, MacLeod & Company, P.C. 99 Form of Subscription Form to be provided to offerees - -------------------- Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1996. Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended March 31, 1996. Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 File No. 33-32131. Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1994.
II-3 EX-3 2 EXHIBIT 3.1 -- AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NO. 04-3061936 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS William Francis Galvin Secretary of the Commonwealth One Ashburton Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02108-1512 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT (General Laws, Chapter 156B, Section 72) We, Kenneth R. Rezendes, President and Peter G. Collias, Clerk of Weetamoe Bancorp. (Exact name of corporation) located at 100 Slade's Ferry Avenue, Somerset (Street address of corporation in Massachusetts) certify that these Articles of Amendment affecting articles numbered: 1 (Number those articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and/or 6 being amended) of the Articles of Organization were duly adopted at a meeting held on December 9, 1996, by vote of: 2,047,642.022 shares of common of 2,776,921.001 shares outstanding, (type, class & series, if any) shares of common of shares outstanding, and (type, class & series, if any) shares of common of shares outstanding. (type, class & series, if any) being at least a majority of each type, class or series outstanding and entitled to vote thereon. (1) For amendments adopted pursuant to Chapter 156B, Section 70. (2) For amendments adopted pursuant to Chapter 156B, Section 71. Note: if the space provided under any article or item on this form is insufficient, additions shall be set forth on one side only of separate 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of paper with a left margin of at least 1 inch. Additions to more than one article may be made on a single sheet so long as each article requiring each addition is clearly indicated. To change the number of shares and the par value (if any) of any type, class or series of stock which the corporation is authorized to issue, fill in the following: The total presently authorized is: WITHOUT PAR VALUE STOCKS WITH PAR VALUE STOCKS TYPE NUMBER OF SHARES TYPE NUMBER OF SHARES PAR VALUE Common: Common: Preferred: Preferred: Change to total authorized to: WITHOUT PAR VALUE STOCKS WITH PAR VALUE STOCKS TYPE NUMBER OF SHARES TYPE NUMBER OF SHARES PAR VALUE Common: Common: Preferred: Preferred: VOTED: To amend Article I of the Articles of Organization and Article I of the By-laws of the corporation to change the name of the corporation to Slade's Ferry Bancorp. The foregoing amendment(s) will become effective when these Articles of Amendment are filed in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 156B, Section 6 unless these articles specify, in accordance with the vote adopting the amendment, a later effective date not more than thirty days after such filing, in which event the amendment will become effective on such later date. Later effective date: January 1, 1997. SIGNED UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, this 10th day of December, 1996. /s/ Kenneth R. Rezendes, President /s/ Peter G. Collias, Clerk THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT (General Laws, Chapter 156B, Section 72) ======================================= I hereby approve the within Articles of Amendment and the filing fee in the amount of $100.00 having been paid, said articles are deemed to have been filed with me this 20th day of December, 1996. Effective date: January 1st 1997 /s/ William Francis Galvin WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN Secretary of the Commonwealth TO BE FILLED IN BY CORPORATION Photocopy of document to be sent to: Law Offices of Peter G. Collias 84 North Main Street, P.O. Box 2519 Fall River, MA 02722-2519 FORM CD-72-30M-4/86-8088881 FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NO. 04-3061936 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF MASSACHUSETTS SECRETARY OF STATE WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN, SECRETARY ONE ASHBURTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. 02108 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT General Laws, Chapter 156B, Section 72 This certificate must be submitted to the Secretary of the Commonwealth within sixty days after the date of the vote of stockholders adopting the amendment. The fee for filing this certificate is prescribed by General Laws, Chapter 156B, Section 114. Make check payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. --------- We, James D. Carey, Vice President, and Peter G. Collias, Clerk of Weetamoe Bancorp (Name of Corporation) located at 100 Slade's Ferry Avenue, Somerset, Massachusetts do hereby certify that the following amendment to the articles of organization of the corporation was duly adopted at a meeting held on March 11, 1996, by vote of 1,663,512.447 shares of common stock out of 2,754,050.182 shares outstanding, (Class of Stock) shares of out of shares outstanding, (Class of Stock) and shares of out of shares outstanding, (Class of Stock) being at least a majority of each class outstanding and entitled to vote thereon:(1) (1) For amendments adopted pursuant to Chapter 156B, Section 70. Note: If the space provided under any Amendment or item on this form is insufficient, additions shall be set forth on separate 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of paper leaving a left hand margin of at least 1 inch for binding. Additions to more than one Amendment may be continued on a single sheet so long as each Amendment requiring each such addition is clearly indicated. TO CHANGE the number of shares and the par value, if any, of each class of stock within the corporation fill in the following: The total presently authorized is: NO PAR VALUE WITH PAR VALUE PAR KIND OF STOCK NUMBER OF SHARES NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE COMMON 3,000,000 $0.01 PREFERRED CHANGE the total to: NO PAR VALUE WITH PAR VALUE PAR KIND OF STOCK NUMBER OF SHARES NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE COMMON 5,000,000 $0.01 PREFERRED The foregoing amendment will become effective when these articles of amendment are filed in accordance with Chapter 156B, Section 6 of The General Laws unless these articles specify, in accordance with the vote adopting the amendment, a later effective date not more than thirty days after such filing, in which event the amendment will become effective on such later date. IN WITNESS WHEREOF AND UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY, we have hereto signed our names this 20th day of March, in the year 1996. /s/ James D. Carey, Vice President /s/ Peter G. Collias, Clerk THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT (General Laws, Chapter 156B, Section 72) I hereby approve the within articles of amendment and, the filing fee in the amount of $ having been paid, said articles are deemed to have been filed with me the day of , 19 . WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN Secretary of State TO BE FILLED IN BY CORPORATION PHOTO COPY OF AMENDMENT TO BE SENT TO: Thomas H. Tucker, Esq. 125 High Street, Suite 2601 Boston, MA 02110 Telephone (617) 951-0047 Copy Mailed FORM CD-72-30M-4/86-8088881 received April 23 1993 FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NO. 04-3061936 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF MASSACHUSETTS SECRETARY OF STATE MICHAEL JOSEPH CONNOLLY, SECRETARY ONE ASHBURTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASS. 02108 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT General Laws, Chapter 156B, Section 72 This certificate must be submitted to the Secretary of the Commonwealth within sixty days after the date of the vote of stockholders adopting the amendment. The fee for filing this certificate is prescribed by General Laws, Chapter 156B, Section 114. Make check payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. --------- We, Donald T. Corrigan, President, and Peter G. Collias, Clerk of Weetamoe Bancorp (Name of Corporation) located at 100 Slade's Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA do hereby certify that the following amendment to the articles of organization of the corporation was duly adopted at a meeting held on March 8, 1993, by vote of 1,134,057.373 shares of Common Stock out of 1,554,736.258 shares outstanding, (Class of Stock) shares of out of shares outstanding, (Class of Stock) and shares of out of shares outstanding, (Class of Stock) being at least a majority of each class outstanding and entitled to vote thereon:(1) (1) For amendments adopted pursuant to Chapter 156B, Section 70. Note: If the space provided under any Amendment or item on this form is insufficient, additions shall be set forth on separate 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of paper leaving a left hand margin of at least 1 inch for binding. Additions to more than one Amendment may be continued on a single sheet so long as each Amendment requiring each such addition is clearly indicated. TO CHANGE the number of shares and the par value, if any, of each class of stock within the corporation fill in the following: The total presently authorized is: NO PAR VALUE WITH PAR VALUE PAR KIND OF STOCK NUMBER OF SHARES NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE COMMON 2,000,000 $0.01 PREFERRED CHANGE the total to: NO PAR VALUE WITH PAR VALUE PAR KIND OF STOCK NUMBER OF SHARES NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE COMMON 3,000,000 $0.01 PREFERRED The foregoing amendment will become effective when these articles of amendment are filed in accordance with Chapter 156B, Section 6 of The General Laws unless these articles specify, in accordance with the vote adopting the amendment, a later effective date not more than thirty days after such filing, in which event the amendment will become effective on such later date. IN WITNESS WHEREOF AND UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY, we have hereto signed our names this 17th day of March, in the year 1993. /s/ Donald T. Corrigan, President /s/ Peter G. Collias, Clerk THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT (General Laws, Chapter 156B, Section 72) I hereby approve the within articles of amendment and, the filing fee in the amount of $1,000 having been paid, said articles are deemed to have been filed with me the 14th day of April, 1993. /s/ Michael Joseph Connolly MICHAEL JOSEPH CONNOLLY Secretary of State TO BE FILLED IN BY CORPORATION PHOTO COPY OF AMENDMENT TO BE SENT TO: Thomas H. Tucker, Esq. One International Place, Suite 701 Boston, MA 02110 Telephone (617) 951-9980 Copy Mailed The Commonwealth of Massachusetts OFFICE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS SECRETARY OF STATE MICHAEL J. CONNOLLY, Secretary ONE ASHBURTON PLACE, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02108 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION (Under G.L. Ch. 156B) ARTICLE I The name of the corporation is: Weetamoe Bancorp. ARTICLE II The purpose of the corporation is to engage in the following business activities: To buy, sell, own, hold, vote or otherwise deal in and with, on its own behalf and not as a broker, the stock, securities or shares of any bank, trust company or other form of banking institution or any other corporation, association, trust or firm wherever situated or otherwise act as a bank- holding company; to directly or indirectly, whether through any subsidiary corporation or otherwise, purchase, acquire, hold, mortgage, pledge, loan money upon, dispose of or otherwise deal in the assets of any bank, trust company or other form of banking institution, or any other corporation, association, trust or firm wherever situated; and to carry on any business permitted by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to a corporation organized under Chapter 156B of the General Laws. Note: If the space provided under any article or item on this form is insufficient, additions shall be set forth on separate 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of paper leaving a left hand margin of at least 1 inch. Additions to more than one article may be continued on a single sheet so long as each article requiring each such addition is clearly indicated. ARTICLE III The type and classes of stock and the total number of shares and par value, if any, of each type and class of stock which the corporation is authorized to issue is as follows: WITHOUT PAR VALUE STOCKS WITH PAR VALUE STOCKS TYPE NUMBER OF SHARES TYPE NUMBER OF SHARES PAR VALUE COMMON: COMMON: 2,000,000 $.01 PREFERRED: PREFERRED: ARTICLE IV If more than one class of stock is authorized, state a distinguishing designation for each class. Prior to the issuance of any shares of a class, if shares of another class are outstanding, the corporation must provide a description of the preferences, voting powers, qualifications, and special or relative rights or privileges of that class and of each other class of which shares are outstanding and of each series then established with any class. N/A ARTICLE V The restrictions, if any, imposed by the Articles of Organization upon the transfer of shares of stock of any class are as follows: N/A ARTICLE VI Other lawful provisions, if any, and regulation of business and affairs of the corporation, for its voluntary dissolution, or for limiting, defining, or regulating the powers of the corporation, or of its directors or stockholders, or of any class of stockholders: (If there are no provisions state "None".) See attached continuation sheets VI-1 and VI-2. Note: The preceding six (6) articles are considered to be permanent and may ONLY be changed by filing appropriate Articles of Amendment. WEETAMOE BANCORP. ARTICLE VI Continuation Sheet VI-1 Other lawful provisions for the conduct and regulation of the business and affairs of the corporation, for its voluntary dissolution or for limited, defining or regulating the powers of the corporation, or of its directors or stockholders, or of any class of stockholders: A. (1) No Director or officer shall be disqualified by his office from dealing or contracting as vendor, purchaser or otherwise, whether in his individual capacity or through any other corporation, trust, association, firm or joint venture in which he is interested as a stockholder, director, trustee, partner or otherwise, with the corporation or any corporation, trust, association, firm or joint venture in which the corporation shall be a stockholder or otherwise interested or which shall hold stock or be otherwise interested in the corporation, nor shall any such dealing or contract be avoided, nor shall any Director or officer so dealing or contracting be liable to account for any profit or benefit realized through any such dealing or contract to the corporation or to any stockholder or creditor thereof solely because of the fiduciary relationship established by reason of his holding such Directorship or office. Any such interest of a Director shall not disqualify him from being counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting nor shall any such interest disqualify him from voting or consenting as a Director or having his vote or consent counted in connection with any such dealing or contract. (2) No stockholder shall be disqualified from dealing or contracting as vendor, purchaser or otherwise, either in his individual capacity or through any other corporation, trust, association, firm or joint venture in which he is interested as a stockholder, director, trustee, partner or otherwise, with the corporation or any corporation, trust, association, firm or joint venture in which the corporation shall be a stockholder or otherwise interested or which shall hold stock or be otherwise interested in the corporation, nor shall any such dealing or contract be avoided, nor shall any stockholder so dealing or contracting be liable to account for any profit or benefit realized through any such contract or dealing to the corporation or to any stockholder or creditor thereof by reason of such stockholder holding stock in the corporation to any amount, nor shall any fiduciary relationship be deemed to be established by such stockholding. B. Meetings of the stockholders of the corporation may be held at any place within the United States. C. The corporation may be a partner in any business enterprise it would have power to conduct by itself. WEETAMOE BANCORP. ARTICLE VI Continuation Sheet VI-2 D. (1) There shall be three classes of directors to be known as Class One, Class Two and Class Three respectively. The number of directors in each class shall be fixed or determined as set forth in the by-laws but no class shall have more than one additional director as compared to any other class. Class One directors shall hold office until the first annual meeting and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified; the Class Two directors shall hold office until the second annual meeting and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified; and the Class Three directors shall hold office until the third annual meeting and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. Upon expiration of the terms of office of the directors as classified above, their successors shall be elected for the term of three years each and until their successors are elected and qualified so that approximately one-third of the directors shall be elected each year. (2) Except for the initial directors as named in these articles of incorporation to whom this provision shall not apply, no director shall serve as such past attaining the age of seventy (70) years. Any director to whom this provision applies shall submit or be deemed to have submitted his resignation effective upon attaining his seventieth birthday. Any vacancy so occurring in the board of directors may be filled for the remaining unexpired term by majority vote of the remaining directors. (3) The provisions of this Section D of Article VI may be amended only by vote of 80% of the stock outstanding and entitled to vote thereon at a stockholders' meeting duly called for the purpose. WEETAMOE BANCORP. ARTICLE VIII Continuation Sheet VIII-1 Directors
Name Residence Post Office Address - ---- --------- ------------------- CLASS ONE Donald T. Corrigan 95 Captain's Way same Somerset, MA 02726 Peter Paskowski 113 Cusick Lane same Somerset, MA 02726 Kenneth R. Rezendes Sammy's Lane same P.O. Box 879 Assonet, MA 02702 Charles Veloza 100 Plymouth Blvd. c/o Charlie's Oil Westport, MA 02790 46 Oak Grove Ave. Fall River, MA 02723 CLASS TWO Thomas B. Almy 958 Regan Road same Somerset, MA 02726 Peter G. Collias 254 French St. 345 N. Main St. Fall River, MA 02720 Fall River, MA 02720 William J. Sullivan 388 New Boston Rd. 550 Locust St. Fall River, MA 02720 Fall River, MA 02720 Edward S. Machado 125 Perron Avenue same Somerset, MA 02726 CLASS THREE James P. Killoran 31 Arnold Street 41 N. Main St. Somerset, MA 02726 Fall River, MA 02720 Francis A. Macomber 27 Cypress Road same Somerset, MA 02726 Richard J. McNally 27 River Road 454 Main St. Westport, MA 02790 Somerset, MA 02726 Bernard T. Shuman 911 Langley Street same Fall River, MA 02720 James D. Carey 457 Fairway Drive same Somerset, MA 02726
WEETAMOE BANCORP. ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION SIGNATURE PAGE IN WITNESS WHEREOF and under the pains and penalties of perjury, we, whose signatures appear below as incorporators and whose names and business or residential addresses are clearly typed or printed beneath each signature do hereby associate with the intention of forming this corporation under the provisions of General Laws Chapter 156B and do hereby sign these Articles of Organization as incorporators this 12th day of June 1989. /s/ Donald T. Corrigan /s/ Peter Paskowski Donald T. Corrigan Peter Paskowski 95 Captain's Way 113 Cusick Lane Somerset, MA 02726 Somerset, MA 02726 /s/ Kenneth R. Rezendes /s/ Charles Veloza Kenneth R. Rezendes Charles Veloza Sammy's Lane 100 Plymouth Blvd. P.O. Box 879 Westport, MA 02790 Assonet, MA 02702 /s/ Thomas B. Almy /s/ Peter G. Collias Thomas B. Almy Peter G. Collias 958 Regan Road 254 French Street Somerset, MA 02726 Fall River, MA 02720 /s/ William J. Sullivan /s/ Edward S. Machado 388 New Boston Road 125 Perron Avenue Fall River, MA 02720 Somerset, MA 02726 /s/ James P. Killoran /s/ Francis A. Macomber James P. Killoran Francis A. Macomber 31 Arnold Street 27 Cypress Road Somerset, MA 02726 Somerset, MA 02726 /s/ Richard J. McNally /s/ Bernard T. Shuman Richard J. McNally Bernard T. Shuman 27 River Road 912 Langley Street Westport, MA 02790 Fall River, MA 02720 /s/ James D. Carey James D. Carey 457 Fairway Drive Somerset, MA 02726 ARTICLE VII The effective date of organization of the corporation shall be the date approved and filed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. If a later effective date is desired, specify such date which shall not be more than thirty days after the date of filing. The information contained in ARTICLE VIII is NOT a PERMANENT part of the Articles of Organization and may be changed ONLY by filing the appropriate form provided therefor. ARTICLE VIII a. The post office address of the corporation IN MASSACHUSETTS is: P.O. Box 390, Somerset, Massachusetts 02726. b. The name, residence and post office address (if different) of the directors and officers of the corporation are as follows:
NAME RESIDENCE POST OFFICE ADDRESS - ---- --------- ------------------- Donald T. Corrigan 95 Captain's Way same President: Somerset, MA 02726 James D. Carey 457 Fairway Drive same Treasurer: Somerset, MA 02726 Peter G. Collias 254 French Street 345 North Main Street Clerk: Fall River, MA 02720 Fall River, MA 02720
Directors: SEE ATTACHED Continuation Sheet VIII-1 c. The fiscal year of the corporation shall end on the last day of the month of: December d. The name and BUSINESS address of the RESIDENT AGENT of the corporation, if any, is: Peter G. Collias, 345 N. Main Street, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720 ARTICLE IX By-laws of the corporation have been duly adopted and the president, treasurer, clerk and directors whose names are set forth above, have been duly elected. IN WITNESS WHEREOF and under the pains and penalties of perjury, I/WE, whose signature(s) appear below as incorporator(s) and whose names and business or residential address(es) ARE CLEARLY TYPED OR PRINTED beneath each signature do hereby associate with the intention of forming this corporation under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 156B and do hereby sign these Articles of Organization as incorporator(s) this day of 19 . See attached signature page. NOTE: If an already-existing corporation is acting as incorporator, type in the exact name of the corporation, the state or other jurisdiction where it was incorporated, the name of the person signing on behalf of said corporation and the title he/she holds or other authority by which such action is taken. THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 156B, SECTION 12 ================================================= I hereby certify that, upon an examination of these articles of organization, duly submitted to me, it appears that the provisions of the General Laws relative to the organization of corporations have been complied with, and I hereby approve said articles; and the filing gee in the amount of $2000.00 having been paid, said articles are deemed to have been filed with me this 13th day of June 1989. Effective date /s/ Michael J. Connolly MICHAEL J. CONNOLLY Secretary of State FILING FEE: 1/10 of 1% of the total amount of the authorized capital stock, but not less than $200.00. For the purpose of filing, shares of stock with a par value less than one dollar or no par stock shall be deemed to have a par value of one dollar per share. PHOTOCOPY OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION TO BE SENT Thomas H. Tucker, Esq. 211 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02110 Telephone: (617) 542-5656 EX-5 3 EXHIBIT 5 -- OPINION OF LEGALITY EXHIBIT 5 MCGOWAN, ENGEL, TUCKER, GARRETT & SCHULTZ (A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION INCLUDING A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION) COUNSELLORS AT LAW 125 HIGH STREET PAUL A. McGOWAN, III HIGH STREET TOWER, SUITE 2601 MARK D. ENGEL BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02110 THOMAS H. TUCKER (617)951-9980 ROBERT W. GARRETT TELECOPIER (617)951-0048 STEPHEN SCHULTZ PETER L. KOFF OF COUNSEL April 11, 1997 Slade's Ferry Bancorp Box 390 Somerset, MA 02726 Dear Sirs: The undersigned has acted as counsel to Slade's Ferry Bancorp ("the Company") which is filing a Registration Statement (SB-2) under the Securities Act of 1933 relating to the registration and proposed offering of 325,000 shares (plus 225,000 additional shares at the Company's option) of the Company's Common Stock, $.01 par value. I have examined the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, its by- laws and such other records and documents as I deem necessary as a basis for this opinion. Based on the foregoing examination, I am of the opinion that: 1. The Company was duly incorporated and is validly existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; 2. The shares of the Common Stock of the Company being registered will, when issued, be legally issued, fully paid and non-assessable. I hereby consent to the reference to me under the caption "Legal Opinions" in the Prospectus included in the aforementioned Registration Statement. Sincerely, /s/ Thomas H. Tucker Thomas H. Tucker EX-24 4 EXHIBIT 24.2 -- CONSENT OF SHATSWELL, MACLEOD & CO EXHIBIT 24.2 SHATSWELL, MacLEOD & COMPANY, P.C. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 83 PINE STREET WEST PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS 01960-3635 (508)535-0206 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS The Board of Directors Slade's Ferry Bancorp We hereby consent to the use of our reports and to all references to our firm included in or made a part of this Registration Statement. /s/ Shatswell, MacLeod & Company, P.C. SHATSWELL, MacLEOD & COMPANY, P.C. April 11, 1997 West Peabody, Massachusetts EX-99 5 EXHIBIT 99 -- FORM OF ORDER FORM EXHIBIT 99 SLADE'S FERRY BANCORP 100 SLADE'S FERRY AVENUE SOMERSET, MA 02726 (508) 675-2121 SUBSCRIPTION FORM FOR SLADE'S FERRY BANCORP Common Stock (Par value $.01 per share) IT IS CURRENTLY ESTIMATED THAT THE INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE WILL BE BETWEEN $9.00 AND $10.00 PER SHARE Gentlemen: It is my intent to purchase ________________ shares of Slade's Ferry Bancorp Common Stock (par value $.01 per share). Minimum order 100 shares - maximum order 10,000 shares. The expiration date for this offering is currently set at May 31, 1997, which can be extended at the option of the Company to June 15, 1997. No orders will be accepted after the expiration date. Please accept my intention to purchase. _______________________________________ Name (Please print) _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Address _______________________________________ City, State, Zip [ ] I have read the prospectus provided with this offering. I understand that a Buy Order form will be sent to me upon effectiveness of the registration statement which must be filled out and returned to the Company with payment in full prior to the Expiration Date. _______________________________________ Signature Date _______________________________________ Signature Date NO OFFER TO BUY THE SECURITIES CAN BE ACCEPTED AND NO PART OF THE PURCHASE PRICE CAN BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT HAS BECOME EFFECTIVE, AND ANY SUCH OFFER MAY BE WITHDRAWN OR REVOKED, WITHOUT OBLIGATION OR COMMITMENT OF ANY KIND, AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO NOTICE OF ITS ACCEPTANCE GIVEN AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE. 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