10QSB 1 vb10q11-01.txt QUARTERLY REPORT U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-QSB (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2001 [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to -------------- ---------------- Commission file number 33-94050 VOLUNTEER BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter) Tennessee 62-1271025 (State of other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 210 East Main Street, Rogersville, Tennessee 37879 (Address of principal executive offices) (423) 272-2200 (Issuer's telephone number) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ----- ----- APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: 539,027 as of September 30, 2001. Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one); Yes No X ----- ----- VOLUNTEER BANCORP, INC. INDEX
Page No. Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets September 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited) 4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings For The Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited) 5 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited) 6 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income For The Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited) 7 Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 8 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 11 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings 18 Item 2. Changes in Securities 18 Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities 18 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders 18 Item 5. Other Information 18 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 18 Signatures 19
2 PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REVIEW REPORT To the Board of Directors Volunteer Bancorp, Inc. Rogersville, Tennessee We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets of Volunteer Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiary as of September 30, 2001 and 2000, and the related condensed consolidated statements of earnings and condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months then ended and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months then ended, in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. All information included in these condensed consolidated financial statements is the representation of the management of Volunteer Bancorp, Inc. A review of interim financial statements consists primarily of inquiries of company personnel and analytical procedures applied to financial data. It is substantially less in scope than an audit in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the condensed consolidated financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in order for them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Nashville, Tennessee October 19, 2001 3 VOLUNTEER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets September 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited- See Accountants' Review Report) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASSETS 2001 2000 ------ ----------------- --------------- Cash and due from banks $ 3,287,812 $ 2,937,507 Federal fund sold 4,600,000 1,875,000 --------------------- --------------------- Total cash and cash equivalents 7,887,812 4,812,507 Investment securities available for sale (amortized cost of $24,270,707 and $26,196,204, respectively) 24,468,860 24,984,386 Investment securities held to maturity (estimated market value of $ 1,752,583 and $1,007,495, respectively) 1,745,291 1,068,584 Loans, less allowances for loan losses of $937,688 and $971,210, respectively 74,061,454 72,810,569 Accrued interest receivable 1,110,588 1,160,161 Premises and equipment, net 3,907,293 4,118,150 Other real estate 1,041,890 552,332 Deferred income taxes 62,764 549,485 Goodwill 135,730 153,613 Other assets 232,073 120,385 --------------------- --------------------- Total assets $ 114,653,755 110,330,172 ===================== ===================== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Deposits: Non-interest bearing $ 11,561,204 $ 11,102,681 Interest bearing 92,585,555 90,017,791 --------------------- --------------------- Total deposits 104,146,759 101,120,472 Interest payable 1,037,561 1,062,098 Note payable 2,170,000 2,495,000 Securities sold under repurchase agreements 1,023,350 925,434 Other accrued taxes, expenses and liabilities 111,431 66,641 --------------------- --------------------- Total liabilities 108,489,101 105,669,645 --------------------- --------------------- Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 539,027 shares issued and outstanding 5,390 5,390 Additional paid-in capital 1,916,500 1,916,500 Retained earnings 4,119,909 3,489,964 Accumulated other comprehensive income 122,855 (751,327) --------------------- --------------------- Total stockholders' equity 6,164,654 4,660,527 --------------------- --------------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 114,653,755 110,330,172 ===================== =====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 4 VOLUNTEER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings For The Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited - See Accountants' Review Report) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, --------------- --------------- 2001 2000 2001 2000 ---- ---- ---- ---- Interest Income: Interest and fees on loans $ 1,782,589 $ 1,849,017 5,471,338 5,261,512 Interest on federal funds 44,504 27,665 201,903 90,255 Interest on investment securities: Taxable 361,754 359,299 1,204,513 1,095,392 Exempt from Federal income taxes 29,741 46,983 88,349 140,862 ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- Total interest income 2,218,588 2,282,964 6,966,103 6,588,021 ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- Interest Expense: Interest on deposits 1,110,923 1,225,709 3,667,511 3,433,916 Other borrowed funds 54,056 60,648 163,098 209,023 ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- Total interest expense 1,164,979 1,286,357 3,830,609 3,642,939 ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- Net interest income 1,053,609 996,607 3,135,494 2,945,082 Provision for possible loan losses - 60,000 160,000 180,000 ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- Net interest income after provision for possible loan losses 1,053,609 936,607 2,975,494 2,765,082 ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- Non-interest income: Service charges on deposits 36,152 61,115 130,085 176,567 Other service charges and fees 26,330 24,638 79,424 81,817 Securities (losses) gain 2,158 - 11,762 - Other non-interest income 22,496 4,156 40,966 18,762 ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- Total non-interest income 87,136 89,909 262,237 277,146 ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- Non-interest expense: Salaries and employee benefits 435,637 400,653 1,311,158 1,215,002 Occupancy expense 64,798 51,285 213,593 173,461 Furniture and equipment expense 104,490 93,009 271,074 251,282 Other non-interest expense 198,296 186,891 625,958 578,603 ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- Total non-interest expense 803,221 731,838 2,421,783 2,218,348 ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- Earnings before income taxes 337,524 294,678 815,948 823,880 Income tax expense 122,755 101,039 293,898 277,162 ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- Net income $ 214,769 193,639 522,050 546,718 =================== ================= ================= ================ Income per common share $ 0.40 0.36 0.97 1.01 =================== ================= ================= ================ Common shares outstanding 539,027 539,027 539,027 539,027 =================== ================= ================= ================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 5 VOLUNTEER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited - See Accountants' Review Report) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001 2000 ---------------- ---------- Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net income $ 522,050 $ 546,718 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Deferred income taxes 14,698 4,101 Provision for possible loan losses 160,000 180,000 Provision for depreciation and amortization 181,156 182,809 (Gain) on securities (11,762) - Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends (18,000) (17,000) Decrease (increase) in interest receivable 102,731 (131,801) (Increase) in other assets (511,439) (208,023) (Decrease) increase in other liabilities (115,067) 184,083 -------------------- ------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 324,367 740,887 -------------------- ------------------- Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Proceeds from calls and maturity of held to maturity securities 26,398 29,045 Purchase of investment securities held to maturity (705,141) - ==================== =================== Proceeds from calls and maturity of investments available for sale 15,701,695 866,582 Proceeds from sale of investments available for sale 9,820,786 - Purchase of investment securities available for sale (23,897,079) - Net (increase) in loans (1,182,534) (6,258,141) Capital expenditures (22,993) (213,297) -------------------- ------------------- Net cash (used) in investing activities (258,868) (5,575,811) -------------------- ------------------- Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Net (decrease) increase in demand deposits, NOW accounts, savings accounts, and IRA's (2,473,313) 3,938,261 Net increase in certificates of deposit 612,386 2,358,164 Repayment of long-term debt (325,000) (295,000) Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank Advances - (4,500,000) Net change in securities sold under repurchase agreements (29,163) (395,656) Dividends paid (75,464) (64,683) -------------------- ------------------- Net cash provided by financing activities (2,290,554) 1,041,086 -------------------- ------------------- (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (2,225,055) (3,793,838) Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period 10,112,867 8,606,345 -------------------- ------------------- Cash and cash equivalents end of period $ 7,887,812 4,812,507 ==================== =================== Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Cash paid during the period for: Interest $ 3,933,081 $ 3,402,235 ==================== =================== Income taxes $ 402,254 $ 320,303 ==================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 6 VOLUNTEER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income For The Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited - See Accountants' Review Report) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, ------------- ------------- 2001 2000 2001 2000 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net income $ 214,769 $ 193,639 522,050 546,718 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Other comprehensive income, before tax: Unrealized (losses) gains on securities available for sale: Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period 215,184 361,385 653,593 142,827 Less: reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income (2,158) - (11,762) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Other comprehensive income 213,026 361,385 641,831 142,827 Income taxes related to other comprehensive income (80,949) (137,450) (243,896) (54,274) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes 132,077 223,935 397,935 88,553 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 346,846 417,574 919,985 635,271 ======================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 7 VOLUNTEER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Management Opinion In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Volunteer Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiary contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal, recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly present the financial results for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for any interim period is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for an entire year. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements and notes thereto. 2. Adoption of Recently Issued Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", as amended by SFAS No. 137, is effective for fiscal quarters beginning after June 15, 2000 unless adopted earlier. This Statement establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities. It requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. If certain conditions are met, a derivative may be specifically designated as (a) a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment, (b) a hedge of the exposure to variable cash flows of a forecasted transaction, or (c) a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation, an unrecognized firm commitment, an available-for-sale security, or a foreign-currency-denominated forecasted transaction. Adoption by the Company did not have any material impact upon financial position or results of operations. SFAS No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities", is effective for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of liabilities occurring after March 31, 2001. This Statement is effective for recognition and reclassification of collateral and for disclosures relating to securitization transactions and collateral for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2000. This statement replaces SFAS No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities". It revises the standards for accounting for securitizations and other transfers of financial assets and collateral and requires certain disclosures, but it carries over most of SFAS No. 125's provisions without reconsideration. This Statement provides accounting and reporting standards for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of liabilities. Those standards are based on consistent application of a financial-components approach that focuses on control. Under the approach, after a transfer of financial assets, an entity recognizes the financial and servicing assets it controls and the liabilities it has incurred, derecognizes financial assets when control has been surrendered, and derecognizes liabilities when extinguished. This Statement provides consistent standards for distinguishing transfers of financial assets that are sales from transfers that are secured borrowings. The adoption of the provisions of this Statement did not have any material impact upon the financial position or results of operation of the Company. 8 VOLUNTEER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Long-term debt The Company's long-term debt consists of a single note payable in the amount of $2,170,000 due an unaffiliated national bank. The interest rate on the note adjusts quarterly and is equal to the three-months London Interbank Offered Rate (Three Month LIBOR) plus 1.95% per annum or at the option of the Company the rate on the note is equal to the lender's index rate as such rate changes from time to time. The Company may change interest rate options at any time with prior notice to the lender. Interest is payable quarterly. At September 30 , 2001 the rate on the note was 5.61% per annum. Principal is payable annually commencing January 31, 1996 and each January 1 thereafter as follows: January 31, Principal Due ----------- ------------- 2002 360,000 2003 395,000 2004 435,000 2005 470,000 2006 (Final Maturity) 510,000 --------------------- $ 2,170,000 ===================== The loan is secured by all of the stock of Citizens Bank of East Tennessee owned by the Company. 4. Contingencies During the course of business, the Company makes various commitments and incurs certain contingent liabilities that are not presented in the accompanying balance sheet. The commitments and contingent liabilities may include various guarantees, commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and litigation. In the opinion of management, no material adverse effect on the financial position, liquidity or operating results of the Company and its subsidiary is anticipated as a result of these items. 9 VOLUNTEER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS As of And For The Three And Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ------------------------------ ------------------------------- 2001 2000 2001 2000 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net income $ 241,769 $ 193,639 $ 522,050 $ 546,718 Per common share data: Net income per weighted average common share $ 0.40 $ 0.36 $ 0.97 $ 1.01 Book value $ 11.44 $ 8.65 $ 11.44 $ 8.65 Ratios: Return on average assets 0.74% 0.71% 0.59% 0.67% Return on average common equity 14.34% 17.40% 12.12% 16.66% Net interest margin (taxable equivalent basis) 3.97% 4.13% 3.86% 4.02% Expense ratio 2.76% 2.68% 2.73% 2.73% Allowance for losses on loans / loans 1.25% 1.32% 1.25% 1.32% Non-performing loans / loans 2.20% 0.64% 2.20% 0.64% Non-performing assets / loans and foreclosed properties 3.54% 1.38% 3.54% 1.38% Shareholders' equity / total assets 5.38% 4.22% 5.38% 4.22% Leverage ratio (tangible capital / tangible average assets) 5.08% 4.88% 4.99% 5.09%
10 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations As Of and for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following provides a narrative discussion and analysis of significant changes in Volunteer Bancorp's' results of operations and financial condition. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related financial analysis set forth in Volunteer Bancorp's' 2000 Annual Report, the interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, included elsewhere herein, and the supplemental financial data included herein. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This discussion contains certain forward-looking statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Such statements are based on management's expectations as well as certain assumptions made by, and information available to, management. Specifically, this discussion contains forward-looking statements with respect to the following items: - effects of projected changes in interest rates, - effects of changes in the securities markets, - effects of changes in general economic conditions, - the adequacy of the allowance for losses on loans and the level of future provisions for losses on loans, and - business plans for the year 2001 and beyond including underwriting criteria. When used in this discussion, the words "anticipate," "project," "expect," "believe," "should" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties including changes in general economic and financial market conditions, changes in banking laws and regulations, and Volunteer Bancorp's' ability to execute its business plans. Although Volunteer Bancorp believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially. SUMMARY The Company reported net income for the third quarter of $214,769 , or $0.40 per common share, compared to income of $193,639, or $0.36 for the same period a year ago. Our returns on average assets and average common equity were 0..74 % and 14.34%, respectively, for the quarter compared to 0.71% and 17.40% for the same period last year. 11 FINANCIAL CONDITION Earning Assets. Average earning assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 totaled $109,838,000 which represents 92.73% of average total assets. Earning assets totaled $104,876,000 at September 30, 2001. Average earning assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 totaled $100,108,000, which represented 92.52% of average total assets. Earning assets totaled $100,738,000 at September 30, 2000. Loan Portfolio. The Company's average loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 were $75,263,000 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 were $71,161,000. The Company's average loans for the quarter ended September 30, 2001 were $76,100,000 and were $72,776,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2000. The balance in total loans at September 30, 2001 was $74,999,000 and at September 30, 2000 was $73,782,000. Investment portfolio. The Company's investment securities portfolio averaged $28,548,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and $26,956,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The Company's investment securities portfolio averaged $26,271,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2001 and averaged $27,269,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2000. The portfolio totaled $26,214,000 at September 30, 2001 and $26,053,000 at September 30, 2000. The Company maintains an investment strategy of seeking portfolio yields within acceptable risk levels, as well as providing liquidity. The Company maintains two classifications of investment securities: "Available for Sale" and "Held to Maturity." The Available for Sale securities are carried at fair market value, whereas the Held to Maturity securities are carried at amortized cost. At September 30, 2001 there was a net unrealized gain in the Available for Sale securities of $198,000 and there was a net unrealized loss of $1,212,000 at September 30, 2000. Deposits. The Company's average deposits were $107,981,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. This included average non-interest bearing deposits of $11,244,000, average certificates of deposit of $68,877,000, average savings deposits of $5,136,000 and average interest bearing transaction accounts of $22,724,000. The Company's average deposits for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 were $98,681,000. This included average non-interest bearing deposits of $10,981,000, average certificates of deposit of $63,570,000, average savings deposits of $4,814,000 and average interest bearing transaction accounts of $19,316,000. Deposits at September 30, 2001 totaled $104,147,000 and totaled $101,120,000 at September 30, 2000. Securities sold under repurchase agreements. The Company's average balance of securities sold under repurchase agreements for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was $982,000 and the average was $1,261,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The total outstanding under these agreements at September 30, 2001 was $1,023,000 and the total outstanding at September 30, 2000 was $925,000. Note Payable. The Company's long-term debt consists of a single note payable in the amount of $2,170,000 due an unaffiliated national bank. The interest rate on the note adjusts quarterly and is equal to the three-months London Interbank Offered Rate (Three Month LIBOR) plus 1.95% per annum or, at the option of the Company, the rate on the note is equal to the lender's index rate as such rate changes from time to time. The Company may change interest rate options at any time with prior notice to the lender. Interest is payable quarterly. At September 30, 2001 the rate on the note was 5.61% per annum. Principal is payable annually commencing January 31, 1996 and each January 31 thereafter. Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 totaled $116,000. The loan is secured by all of the stock of Citizens Bank of East Tennessee owned by the Company. 12 Capital Resources. Shareholder's equity totaled $$6,165,000 as of September 30, 2001. This included $5,000 of common stock, $1,917,000 of additional paid-in capital, $4,120,000 of retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive income consisting of an unrealized gain on Securities Available for Sale, net of deferred taxes, of $123,000. BALANCE SHEET MANAGEMENT Liquidity Management. Liquidity is the ability of a company to convert assets into cash without significant loss and to raise funds by increasing liabilities. Liquidity management involves having the ability to meet day-to-day cash flow requirements of its customers, whether they are depositors wishing to withdraw funds or borrowers requiring funds to meet their credit needs. The primary function of asset/liability management is not only to assure adequate liquidity in order for the Company to meet the needs of its customer base, but to maintain an appropriate balance between interest-sensitive assets and interest-sensitive liabilities so that the Company can profitably deploy its assets. Both assets and liabilities are considered sources of liquidity funding and both are, therefore, monitored on a daily basis. The asset portion of the balance sheet provides liquidity primarily through investments in federal funds and maturities of investment of investment securities. Additional sources of liquidity are loan repayments and possible prepayments from the mortgage backed securities in the investment portfolio. At September 30, 2001 and 2000, the Company had investments in federal funds of $4,600,000 and $1,875,000, respectively. The liability portion of the balance sheet provides liquidity through various interest bearing and non-interest bearing deposit accounts. Additional sources of liquidity are Federal Home Loan Bank Advances, federal funds purchased, and securities sold under repurchase agreements. The Company has an agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank whereby the Company may borrower up to an amount, $6,000,000 at September 30, 2001, established by the Federal Home Loan Bank. The Company is required to maintain eligible collateral, consisting of first mortgages on one-to-four residential properties, representing 150 percent of the current outstanding balance of all advances. There were no advances outstanding at September 30, 2001 and 2000. At September 30, 2001, the Company had $2,500,000 of federal funds purchase lines available at three correspondent banks. There were no federal funds purchased at September 30, 2001 and 2000. The Company has agreements with customers, who must meet certain criteria established by the Company, whereby the Company sells the customer investment securities under agreements to repurchase the securities. The securities underlying the agreements are maintained under the Company's control. The outstanding balance under these agreements was $1,023,000 and $925,000 at September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Because of the level of capital obtained from stock sales and from the funds derived from the note payable, no additional capital funds or long-term debt are anticipated to be deemed necessary during the next twelve months. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 AND 2000 Net Interest Income. Net interest income is the principal component of a financial institution's income stream and represents the spread between interest and fee income generated from earning assets and the interest expense incurred on interest bearing deposits and other borrowed funds. The following discussion is based on a fully taxable equivalent basis. Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 totaled $3,135,000. This was a result of interest income of $6,966,000 and interest expense of $3,831,000. Interest and fee income on loans totaled $5,471,000, interest income on the investment portfolio totaled $1,293,000, and interest income on federal funds sold totaled $202,000. Interest expense included $2,994,000 on certificates of 13 deposit, $568,000 on interest bearing transaction accounts, $106,000 on savings accounts, $41,000 on securities sold under repurchase agreements, $6,000 on Federal Home Loan Bank advances, and $116,000 on the note payable. Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 totaled $2,945,000. This was a result of interest income of $6,588,000 and interest expense of $3,643,000. Interest and fee income on loans totaled $5,262,000, interest income on the investment portfolio totaled $1,236,000, and interest income on federal funds sold totaled $90,000. Interest expense included $2,722,000 on certificates of deposit, $604,000 on interest bearing transaction accounts, $108,000 on savings accounts, $53,000 on securities sold under repurchase agreements, $9,000 on Federal Home Loan Bank advances, and $147,000 on the note payable. Net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2001 totaled $1,054,000. This was a result of interest income of $2,219,000 and interest expense of $1,165,000. Interest and fee income on loans totaled $1,783,000, interest income on the investment portfolio totaled $391,000, and interest income on federal funds sold totaled $45,000. Interest expense included $952,000 on certificates of deposit, $125,000 on interest bearing transaction accounts, $34,000 on savings accounts, $12,000 on securities sold under repurchase agreements, $6,000 on Federal Home Loan Bank advances, and $36,000 on the note payable. Net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2000 totaled $997,000. This was a result of interest income of $2,283,000 and interest expense of $1,286,000. Interest and fee income on loans totaled $1,849,000, interest income on the investment portfolio totaled $406,000, and interest income on federal funds sold totaled $28,000. Interest expense included $966,000 on certificates of deposit, $223,000 on interest bearing transaction accounts, $36,000 on savings accounts, $7,000 on securities sold under repurchase agreements, $9,000 on Federal Home Loan Bank advances, and $45,000 on the note payable. The trend in net interest income is commonly evaluated in terms of average rates using the net interest margin and the interest rate spread. The net interest margin, or the net yield on earning assets, is computed by dividing fully taxable equivalent net interest income by average earning assets. This ratio represents the difference between the average yield on overage earning assets and the average rate incurred for all funds used to support those earning assets. The net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was 3.86%. The net cost of funds, defined as interest expense divided by average earning assets was 4.65% and the yield on earning assets was 8.51% for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. The net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 was 4.02%. The net cost of funds for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 was 4.85% and the yield on earning assets was 8.87%. The decrease in interest rates during the first nine months of 2001 had a negative impact on the Company's net interest margin. It is anticipated that the impact will lessen as rate sensitive liabilities re-price at lower rates. The net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2001 was 3.97%. The net cost of funds, defined as interest expense divided by average earning assets was 4.32% and the yield on earning assets was 8.30% for the three months ended September 30, 2001. The net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2000 was 4.13%. The net cost of funds for the three months ended September 30, 2000 was 5.05% and the yield on earning assets was 9.19%. The interest rate spread measures the difference between the average yield on earning assets and the average rate incurred on interest bearing sources of funds. The interest rate spread eliminates the impact of non-interest bearing funds and gives a direct perspective on the effect of market interest rate movements. During recent years, the net interest rate margins and interest rate spreads have been under intense pressure to maintain historical levels, due in part to tax laws that discourage investment in tax-exempt securities and intense competition for funds with non-bank institutions. The interest rate spread for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was 3.41% and it was 3.63% for the nine months 14 ended September 30, 2000. The interest rate spread for the three months ended September 30, 2001 was 3.61% and it was 3.65% for the three months ended September 30, 2000. Allowance for Possible Loan Losses. Lending officers are responsible for the ongoing review and administration of each loan. They make the initial identification of loans that present some difficulty in collection or where there is an indication that the probability of loss exists. Lending officers are responsibility for the collection effort on a delinquent loan. Senior management is informed of the status of delinquent and problem loans on a weekly basis. Senior management makes recommendations monthly to the board of directors as to charge-offs. Senior management reviews the allowance for possible loan losses on a monthly basis. The Company's policy is to discontinue interest accrual when payment of principal and interest is 90 days or more in arrears, unless there is sufficient collateral to justify continued accrual. The allowance for possible losses represents management's assessment of the risks associated with extending credit and its evaluation of the quality of the loan portfolio. Management analyzes the loan portfolio to determine the adequacy of the allowance for possible loan losses and the appropriate provisions required to maintain a level considered adequate to absorb anticipated loan losses. The provision for possible loan losses was $60,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2000. In assessing the adequacy of the allowance, management reviews the size, quality and risk of loans in the portfolio. Management also considers such factors as loan loss experience, the amount of past due and non-performing loans, specific known risk, the status and amount of non-performing assets, underlying collateral values securing loans, current and anticipated economic conditions and other factors which affect the allowance for possible loan losses. While it is the Company's policy to charge off in the current period the loans in which a loss is considered probable, there are additional risks of future losses that cannot be quantified precisely or attributed to particular loans or classes of loans. Because these risks include the state of the economy, management's judgement as to the adequacy of the allowance is necessarily approximate and imprecise. The allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2001 was 1.25% of loans and approximately 35% of non-performing assets. Management believes that the $938,000 at September 30, 2001 in the allowance for possible loan losses is adequate to absorb known risks in the portfolio. No assurance can be given, however, that adverse economic circumstances will not result in increased losses in the loan portfolio, and require greater provisions for possible loan losses in the future. Non-Performing Assets. Non-performing assets include non-performing loans and foreclosed real estate held for sale. Non-performing loans include loans classified as non-accrual and loans past due more than 90 days and still accruing interest. Non-performing assets at September 30, 2001 were $2,689,000, or 3.54% of loans and foreclosed properties. Non-performing assets at September 30, 2001 consisted of non-accrual loans of $476,000, loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest of $1,171,000 and foreclosed real estate of $1,042,000. Non-performing assets at September 30, 2000 were $1,576,000, or 1.38% of loans and foreclosed assets. Non-performing assets at September 30, 2000 consisted of non-accrual loans of $470,000 loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest of $554,000 and foreclosed real estate of $552,000. The increase in non-performing assets is primarily attributable to commercial real estate and real estate construction loans in which management does not anticipate incurring material losses. Senior management has strengthened the underwriting criteria for real estate construction and commercial real estate lending in order to decrease the risk associated with these types of loans. Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income consists of revenues generated from a broad range of financial services and activities including fee-based services and securities gains and losses. Total non- interest income was $262,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. This included $130,000 from service charges on deposit accounts, $79,000 from other service charges and fees, $12,000 of securities gains, and $41,000 of other non-interest income. 15 Total non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 was $277,000. This included $177,000 from service charges on deposit accounts, $82,000 from other service charges and fees, and $18,000 of other non-interest income. Total non-interest income was $87,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2001. This included $36,000 from service charges on deposit accounts, $26,000 from other service charges and fees, $2,000 of securities gains, and $23,000 of other non-interest income. Total non-interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2000 was $90,000. This included $61,000 from service charges on deposit accounts, $25,000 from other service charges and fees, and $4,000 of other non-interest income. The decrease in total non-interest income is mainly attributable to a decrease in service charges on deposit accounts. Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was $2,422,000. This consisted of $1,311,000 of salaries and employee benefits, $214,000 of occupancy expenses, $271,000 of furniture and equipment expense, and $626,000 of other non-interest expenses. Other non-interest expenses include advertising, supplies and printing, telephone, postage, and legal and accounting fees. Non-interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 was $2,218,000. This consisted of $1,215,000 of salaries and employee benefits, $173,000 of occupancy expenses, $251,000 of furniture and equipment expense, and $579,000 of other non-interest expenses. Non-interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2001 was $803,000. This consisted of $436,000 of salaries and employee benefits, $65,000 of occupancy expenses, $104,000 of furniture and equipment expense, and $198,000 of other non-interest expenses. Non-interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2000 was $732,000. This consisted of $401,000 of salaries and employee benefits, $51,000 of occupancy expenses, $93,000 of furniture and equipment expense, and $187,000 of other non-interest expenses. The increase in total non-interest expense is primarily associated with the overall growth of the Company. Income Taxes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, the Company incurred income tax expense of $294,000. For the nine months ended September 30, 2000, the Company incurred income tax expense of $277,000. Approximately $88,000 of income earned for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 is exempt from Federal income taxes. Approximately $141,000 of the income earned during the nine months ended September 30, 2000 is exempt from Federal income taxes. For the three months ended September 30, 2001, the Company incurred income tax expense of $123,000. For the three months ended September 30, 2000, the Company incurred income tax expense of $101,000. Approximately $30,000 of income earned for the three months ended September 30, 2001 is exempt from Federal income taxes. Approximately $47,000 of the income earned during the three months ended September 30, 2000 is exempt from Federal income taxes. RETURN ON ASSETS AND EQUITY Return on assets (annualized net income divided by average total assets) for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was 0.59%. Return on assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 was 0.67%. Return on assets for the three months ended September 30, 2001 was 0.74% and it was 0.71% for the three months ended September 30, 2000. 16 Return on equity (annualized net income divided by average equity) for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was 12.12% and it was 16.66% for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. Return on equity for the three months ended September 30, 2001 was 14.34% and it was 17.40% for the three months ended September 30,2000. Equity to assets (average equity divided by average total assets) was 5.38% for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and it was 4.22% for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. Equity to assets for the three months ended September 30, 2001 was 5.38% and it was 4.22% for the three months ended September 30, 2000. The dividend payout ratio (dividends declared divided by net income) for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was 14.45%. The dividend payout ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 was 11.83%. No dividends were declared during the three months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 and, accordingly, no dividend payout ratio is presented for those quarters. EFFECTS OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES Inflation generally increases the cost of funds and operating overhead and to the extent loans and other assets bear variable rates, the yields on such assets. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on the performance of a financial institution than the effects of general levels of inflation. Although interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services, increases in inflation generally have resulted in increased interest rates. In addition, inflation affects financial institutions' cost of goods and services purchased, the cost of salaries and benefits, occupancy expenses and similar items. Inflation and related increases in interest rates generally decrease the market value of investments and loans held and may adversely affect liquidity, earnings and stockholders' equity. Mortgage originations and refinancing tend to slow as interest rates increase and can reduce the Company's earnings from such activities and the income from the sale of residential mortgage loans on the secondary market. 17 PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings None. Item 2. Changes in Securities None Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities None Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders None Item 5. Other Information None 18 Item 6. Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits Exhibit 23.1 Consent of Welch & Associates (b) There have been no Current Reports on Form 8-K filed during the quarter ended September 30, 2001. 19 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. VOLUNTEER BANCORP, INC. (Registrant) Date: November 14, 2001 /s/ Reed D. Matney --------------------------- Reed D. Matney, President (principal executive officer) Date: November 14, 2001 /s/ H. Lyons Price --------------------------- H. Lyons Price (principal financial and accounting officer) 20 EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report, dated October 19, 2001, included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2001. Welch & Associates, Ltd. Nashville, Tennessee November 14, 2001 21