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FORM 10-QSB
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2001
Commission File Number: 1-13964
The Southern Banc Company, Inc.
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(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Delaware 63-1146351
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(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
221 S. 6th Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901-4102
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code: (256) 543-3860
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past
ninety days: Yes X No
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As of November 12, 2001, there were 1,006,498 shares of the registrant's
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, issued and outstanding.
Transitional small business disclosure format (check one): Yes No X
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
THE SOUTHERN BANC COMPANY, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
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September 30, June 30,
2001 2001
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ASSETS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 6,347 $ 4,355
SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE, at fair value 38,004 36,359
SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY, at amortized cost
fair value of $16,690 and $17,651,
respectively 15,921 17,513
LOANS RECEIVABLE, net 37,137 37,587
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, net 522 466
ACCRUED INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 631 600
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS 104 410
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 98,666 $ 97,290
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LIABILITIES
DEPOSITS $ 80,334 $ 79,843
OTHER LIABILITIES 522 401
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 80,856 80,244
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 5)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share
500,000 shares authorized, shares issued
and outstanding-- none 0 0
Common stock, par value $.01 per share,
3,500,000 authorized, 1,454,750 shares
issued 15 15
Treasury stock,
at cost, 448,252 shares (5,642) (5,642)
Additional paid-in capital 13,751 13,751
Unearned compensation (327) (355)
Shares held in trust,
at cost, 65,738 shares (852) (852)
Retained earnings 10,233 10,186
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income 632 (57)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 17,810 17,046
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 98,666 $ 97,290
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
statements.
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THE SOUTHERN BANC COMPANY, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, except per share data)
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
2001 2000
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INTEREST INCOME:
Interest and fees on loans $ 688 $ 749
Interest and dividends on securities available for sale 590 474
Interest and dividends on securities held to maturity 305 432
Other interest income 28 80
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Total interest income 1,611 1,735
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Interest on deposits 1,017 1,105
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Net interest income 594 630
Provision for loan losses 9 30
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Net interest income after provision
for loan losses 585 600
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NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Fees and other non-interest income 33 33
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NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
Salaries and employee benefits 262 301
Office building and equipment expenses 83 80
Other operating expense 87 80
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Total non-interest expense 432 461
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Income before income taxes 186 172
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 66 63
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Net Income $ 120 $ 109
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EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic $ 0.14 $ 0.12
Diluted $ 0.14 $ 0.12
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE $0.0875 $0.0875
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic 882,554 883,097
Diluted 882,554 890,829
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
statements.
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THE SOUTHERN BANC COMPANY, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
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For The Three Months Ended
September 30,
2001 2000
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income $ 120 $ 109
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation 11 12
Amortization (accretion), net (25) (36)
Amortization of unearned compensation 28 78
Provision for loan losses 9 30
Change in assets and liabilities:
Increase in accrued interest & dividends receivable (31) (59)
Decrease in other assets 306 159
Increase in other liabilities (236) (59)
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Total adjustments 62 125
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Net cash provided by operating activities 182 234
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of securities available for sale (5,970) (2,550)
Proceeds from maturities and principal payments on
securities available for sale 5,407 451
Purchases of securities held to maturity 0 (441)
Proceeds from maturities and principal payments on
securities held to maturity 1,596 1,282
Net loan repayments 441 1,172
Capital expenditures (67) (11)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 1,407 (97)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase (decrease) in deposits, net 491 (42)
Increase in advance payments by borrowers
for taxes and insurance 0 9
Dividends paid (73) (72)
Contributions to plan trusts (15) (16)
Purchase of treasury stock 0 (18)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 403 (139)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,992 (2)
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period 4,355 5,746
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period $ 6,347 $ 5,744
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes $ 0 $ 90
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Interest $ 1,017 $ 1,231
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THE SOUTHERN BANC COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of
September 30, 2001 and June 30, 2001, and for the three month periods ended
September 30, 2001 and 2000, include the accounts of The Southern Banc Company,
Inc. (the "Company"), and its wholly owned subsidiaries; The Southern Bank
Company (the "Bank") and First Service Corporation of Gadsden. All significant
intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.
The condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared by the Company
without an audit, but in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments
necessary for the fair presentation of financial position and results of
operations for the three months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000. Results of
operations for the current interim period are not necessarily indicative of
results expected for the entire fiscal year.
While certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations
of the Securities and Exchange Commission, management believes that the
disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not
misleading. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June
30, 2001. The accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in the
summary of significant accounting policies in the Company's June 30, 2001
consolidated financial statements.
2. RETIREMENT AND SAVINGS PLANS
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
The Bank has an employee stock ownership plan (the "ESOP") for eligible
employees. The ESOP purchased 116,380 shares of the Company's common stock with
the proceeds of a $1,163,800 note payable from the Bank and secured by the
Common Stock owned by the ESOP. Unearned compensation for the ESOP was charged
to stockholders' equity and is reduced ratably in connection with principal
payments under the terms of the plan. Unearned compensation is reduced when
compensation expense is recognized based on employee services rendered in
relation to shares which are committed to be released. At September 30, 2001,
the Employee Stock Ownership Plan had 68,030 shares allocated and 40,904 shares
unallocated.
Management Recognition Plan ("MRP")
The Bank's MRP provides for awards of common stock to directors and officers of
the Bank. A trust was formed for the purpose of purchasing shares of stock in
the open market for future awards of stock options under the MRP Plan. The
aggregate fair market value of the shares purchased by the MRP is considered
unearned compensation at the time of purchase and compensation is earned ratably
over the stipulated vesting period. Unearned compensation related to the MRP is
shown as a reduction to shareholders' equity in the accompanying consolidated
statements of condition. As of June 30, 2001, all awarded shares related to the
MRP were allocated to directors and officers of the Bank. At September 30,
2001, the trust held 14,430 shares.
Stock Option and Incentive Plan
The Company has a stockholder approved Option and Incentive Plan (the "Option
Plan"). The Option Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock
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options (ISO's) to employees and non-incentive stock options (non-ISO's) to
non-employee directors. The exercise price is based on the market price of the
common stock on the date of grant. A trust was formed for the purpose of
purchasing shares of stock in the open market for issuance upon future exercises
of stock options under the Option Plan. The Plan held 51,308 shares at September
30, 2001.
Simplified Employee Pension Plan
The Company established a Simplified Employee Pension Plan ("SEP") for all
employees who have completed one year of service, pursuant to Section 408(k) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The Company makes a discretionary
contribution to the SEP on an annual basis.
3. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share were computed by dividing net income by the weighted
average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the three-month
periods ended September 30, 2001 and 2000. Common stock outstanding consists of
issued shares less treasury stock, unallocated ESOP shares, and shares owned by
the MRP and Stock Option plan trusts. Diluted earnings per share for the three
month periods ended September 30, 2001 and 2000, were computed by dividing net
income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and the dilutive
effects of the shares awarded under the MRP and the Stock Option plans, based on
the treasury stock method using an average fair market value of the stock during
the respective periods.
For the three month period ended September 30, 2001 and 2000, there were
approximately 123,000 shares under option that were excluded from the earnings
per share calculation because these shares would have been antidilutive. The
following table represents the earnings per share calculations for the three
months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000:
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For the Three Months Ended Earnings
September 30, 2001: Income Shares Per Share
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Basic earnings per share $ 120,000 882,554 $ 0.14
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Dilutive securities:
MRP shares 0
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Dilutive earnings per share $ 120,000 882,554 $ 0.14
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For the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2000:
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Basic earnings per share $ 109,000 883,097 $ 0.12
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Dilutive securities:
MRP shares 7,732
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Dilutive earnings per share $ 109,000 890,829 $ 0.12
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4. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income is a measure of all non-owner changes in equity of an
enterprise that result from transactions and other economic events of the
period. This change in unrealized gain serves to increase or decrease
comprehensive income. The following table represents comprehensive income for
the three-month periods ended September 30, 2001 and 2000:
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
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2001 2000
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(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
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Net income $ 120 $ 109
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized gain on securities 689 139
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Comprehensive income $ 809 $ 248
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5. LITIGATION
The Company is a party to litigation and claims arising in the normal course of
business. Management, after consulting with legal counsel, believes that the
liabilities, if any, arising from such litigation and claims will not be
material to the consolidated financial statements.
6. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On October 18, 2001, The Southern Bank Company, Inc. announced a dividend in the
amount of $.0875 per share on or about December 17, 2001 to stockholders of
record at the close of business on November 16, 2001.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30 and June 30, 2001.
Total assets increased approximately $1.4 million or 1.41% from $97.3 million at
June 30, 2001 to $98.7 million at September 30, 2001. During the period ended
September 30, 2001, net loans decreased approximately $450,000 or 1.20%,
securities available for sale increased approximately $1.7 million or 4.52% and
securities held to maturity decreased approximately $1.6 million or 9.09%.
Purchases of securities available for sale and securities held to maturity are
based on management's assessment of market conditions.
Cash and cash equivalents were $6.4 million and $4.4 million at September 30,
2001 and June 30, 2001, respectively. The increase in cash and cash equivalents
was primarily attributable to principal repayments on loans and investment
securities during the three-month period ended September 30, 2001.
Allowance for loan losses increased by approximately $1,000 or 0.81% from
$123,000 at June 30, 2001 to $124,000 at September 30, 2001. The allowance for
loan losses is based on management's evaluation of possible loan losses inherent
in the Bank's loan portfolio. Management considers, among other factors, past
loss experience, current economic conditions, volume, growth and composition of
the loan portfolio, and other relevant factors.
Accrued interest and dividends receivable increased approximately $31,000 or
5.17% from $600,000 at June 30, 2001 to $631,000 at September 30, 2001. Prepaid
expenses and other assets decreased approximately $306,000 or 74.63% from
$410,000 at June 30, 2001 to $104,000 at September 30, 2001. This change was
primarily attributable to a decrease in prepaid federal income taxes.
Total deposits increased approximately $491,000 or 0.61% from $79.8 million at
June 30, 2001 to $80.3 million at September 30, 2001. Other liabilities during
the period ended September 30, 2001 increased approximately $121,000 from
$401,000 to $522,000. The change in other liabilities was primarily
attributable to an increase in reserves for taxes on securities available for
sale.
Total equity increased approximately $764,000 or 4.48% from $17.1 million at
June 30, 2001 to $17.8 million at September 30, 2001. This change was primarily
attributable to an increase in retained earnings and unrealized gain on
securities available for sale, offset by the amortization of unearned
compensation and the payment of common stock dividends.
Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30,
2001 and 2000.
The Company reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2001 of
$120,000 compared with net income of $109,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 2000.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income for the three months ended September
30, 2001 was $594,000 as compared to $630,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 2000. Total interest income decreased approximately $124,000 or
7.15% for the three months ended September 30, 2001. This change was primarily
attributable to a decrease in net loans receivable coupled with the impact of
lower interest rates. Total interest expense decreased approximately $88,000 or
7.96% for the three months ended September 30, 2001 compared with the three
months ended September 30, 2000. The decrease in total interest expense was
also attributable to a lower interest rate environment.
Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses decreased
approximately $21,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2001 as compared
to the three months ended September 30, 2000. During the three month period
ended September 30, 2001, the provision for loan losses was
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approximately $9,000 as compared to $30,000 during the three month period ended
September 30, 2000.
Non-interest Income. The Company reported no change in non-interest income for
the three months ended September 30, 2001 as compared to the three months ended
September 30, 2000. Non-interest income for the three month period ended
September 30, 2001 and 2000 was $33,000.
Non-interest Expense. Total non-interest expense decreased approximately
$29,000 or 6.29% for the three month period ended September 30, 2001 from
$461,000 at September 30, 2000 to $432,000 at September 30, 2001. During the
three-month period ended September 30, 2001, salaries and employee benefits
decreased by approximately $39,000 or 12.96%. This change was primarily
attributable to a decrease in salary and benefit expenses related to certain
employee benefit plans. Other operating expenses increased by approximately
$7,000 or 8.75% as compared to the three-month period ended September 30, 2000.
Provision for Income Taxes. For the three month period ended September 30,
2001, provision for income tax expense increased $3,000 or 4.76% as compared to
the three-month period ended September 30, 2000.
Liquidity and Capital Resources. As a holding company, the Company conducts its
business through its subsidiary, the Bank. The Bank is required to maintain
minimum levels of liquid assets as defined by regulations of the Office of
Thrift Supervision. This requirement, which varies from time to time depending
upon economic conditions and deposit flows, is based upon a percentage of
deposits and short-term borrowings. The required ratio currently is 4.0%. The
Bank's average liquidity ratio well exceeded the required maximums at and during
the three month period ended September 30, 2001. The Bank adjusts its liquidity
levels in order to meet funding needs of deposit outflows, repayment of
borrowings and loan commitments. The Bank also adjusts liquidity as appropriate
to meet its asset and liability management objectives.
The Bank's primary sources of funds are deposits, payment of loans and mortgage-
backed securities, maturities of investment securities and other investments.
While scheduled principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities are
a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are
greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and
competition. The Bank invests in short-term interest-earning assets which
provide liquidity to meet lending requirements.
The Bank is required to maintain certain levels of regulatory capital. At
September 30, 2001, the Bank exceeded all minimum regulatory capital
requirements.
Asset Classification, Allowances for Losses and Non-performing Assets. Federal
regulations require savings institutions to classify their assets on the basis
of quality on a regular basis. An asset is classified as substandard if it is
determined to be inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying
capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. An asset is
classified as doubtful if full collection is highly questionable or improbable.
An asset is classified as loss if it is considered uncollectible, even if a
partial recovery could be expected in the future. The regulations also provide
for a special mention designation, described as assets which do not currently
expose an institution to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification
but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving
management's close attention. Assets classified as substandard or doubtful
require an institution to establish general allowances for loan losses. If an
asset or portion thereof is classified loss, an institution must either
establish a specific allowance for loss in the amount of the portion of the
asset classified loss, or charge off such amount. Federal examiners may
disagree with an institution's classifications. If an institution does not
agree with an examiner's classification of an asset, it may appeal this
determination to the OTS Regional Director. The Bank regularly reviews its
assets to determine whether any assets require classification or re-
classification. The Board of Directors reviews and approves all classifications
on a monthly basis. At September 30, 2001, the Bank had $141,897 of assets
classified as substandard and $560,748 of assets designated as special mention.
There were no restructured loans at September 30, 2001.
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The following table sets forth an analysis of the Bank's allowance for loan
losses for the periods indicated.
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
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(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
2001 2000
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Balance at beginning of period..................................... $ 123 $ 115
Charge-offs........................................................ (8) (5)
Recoveries......................................................... 0 0
Provision for loan losses.......................................... 9 30
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Balance at end of period........................................... $ 124 $ 140
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Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans
outstanding during the period..................................... 0.02% 0.01%
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The following table sets forth information with respect to the Bank's
non-performing assets at the dates indicated.
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At September 30,
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2001 2000
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(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
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Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis:(1)
Real estate loans:
One-to-four-family residential......................... $ 77 $ 18
Non-residential........................................ -- --
Consumer, commercial and savings account loans............... 47 43
Other loans.................................................. -- --
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Total.................................................. $ 124 $ 61
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Accruing loans which are contractually past due 90 days or
more:
Real Estate loans:
One-to-four-family residential......................... $ -- $ --
Non-residential........................................ -- --
Consumer, commercial and savings account loans............... -- --
Other loans.................................................. -- --
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Total.................................................. $ -- $ --
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Total of non-accrual and accruing loans
90 days past due loans................................ $ 124 $ 61
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Percentage of total loans.................................... 0.33% 0.16%
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Other non-performing assets(2)............................... $ -- $ --
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Percentage of total assets................................... 0.13% 0.06%
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(1) The Bank ceases accrual of interest on a loan when payment on the loan is
delinquent in excess of 90 days. Income is subsequently recognized only to
the extent that cash payments are received until, in management's judgment,
the borrower's ability to make periodic interest and principal payments has
been reestablished, in which case the loan is returned to accrual status.
(2) Other non-performing assets may include real estate or other assets acquired
by the Bank through foreclosure or repossession. Real estate owned is
recorded at the lower of the recorded investment in the loan or fair value
of the property, less estimated costs of disposition.
Market Area
The Bank considers its primary market area to consist of Etowah, Cherokee and
Marshall Counties in which the Bank has its four offices. The City of Gadsden,
in which the Bank's main office is located, is in Etowah County, approximately
65 miles northeast of Birmingham, Alabama. Based upon the 2000 population
census, the combined population of Etowah, Cherokee and Marshall Counties was
approximately 210,000.
The economy in the Bank's market area includes a mixture of manufacturing and
agriculture. For years the two major industrial employers were Goodyear Tire
and Rubber Company ("Goodyear") and Gulf States Steel Corporation ("Gulf
States"). Goodyear presently employs around 1,400 workers, however, management
recently announced layoffs of approximately 225 employees at the Gadsden tire
plant. The layoffs are a result of continued economic uncertainty forcing
reductions in production output and work hours. Gulf States, which previously
employed 1,850 workers, ceased production on August 21, 2000 after operating
under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy since July 1999. Currently, Honda Motor Company is
constructing a manufacturing plant in Talladega County, 17 miles from Etowah
County. According to projections, the Honda Plant, suppliers, and additional
economic opportunities for local businesses could
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produce approximately 900 jobs for Etowah County residents. Production at the
Honda Plant is expected to begin in early Fall 2001. Several other new projects
and industries were announced in the past year which could boost the economy in
the Bank's primary market area. According to the Alabama Department of
Industrial Relations, the unemployment rates for August 2001 in Etowah, Cherokee
and Marshall Counties were 7.7%, 4.2% and 5.7%, respectively, as compared to
4.7% for the state of Alabama.
Forward-Looking Statements
Management's discussion and analysis includes certain forward-looking statements
addressing, among other things, the Company's prospects for earnings, asset
growth and net interest margin. Forward-looking statements are accompanied by,
and identified with, such terms as "anticipates," "believes," "expects,"
"intends," and similar phrases. Management's expectations for the Company's
future involve a number of assumptions and estimates. Factors that could cause
actual results to differ from the expectations expressed herein include:
substantial changes in interest rates, and changes in the general economy;
changes in the Bank's strategies for credit-risk management, interest-rate risk
management and investment activities. Accordingly, any forward-looking
statements included herein do not purport to be predictions of future events or
circumstances and may not be realized.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, the Bank is a party to various legal proceedings
incident to its business. At September 30, 2001, the Company was a
party to litigation and claims in the normal course of business.
Management, after consultation with legal counsel, believes that the
liabilities, if any, arising from such litigation and claims will not
be material to the consolidated financial statements.
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None
Item 5. Other Information
On October 18, 2001, The Southern Banc Company, Inc. announced a
dividend in the amount of $.0875 per share on or about December 17,
2001 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 16,
2001.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
THE SOUTHERN BANC COMPANY
Date: November 13, 2001 By: /s/ Gates Little
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Gates Little
(Principal Executive and Financial Officer)
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