Annual Report (Form 10-K), fiscal year 1993

Item 1 Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Item 2



ITEM 2: DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
BRANCH OFFICES AND FACILITIES
The Banks are engaged in the banking business through 52 offices in eleven counties in Northern California, including twelve offices in Marin County, nine in Sonoma County, eight in Solano County, seven in Napa County, five in Contra Costa County, four in Lake County, two in Mendocino County, two in Nevada County, one in Sacramento County, one in San Francisco County and one in Placer County. All offices are constructed and equipped to meet prescribed security requirements.
The Banks own fifteen banking office locations and four administrative buildings, including the Company's headquarters. Thirty-seven banking offices and two support facilities are leased. Substantially all of the leases contain multiple five-year renewal options and provisions for rental increase, principally for changes in the cost of living index, property taxes and maintenance.
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ITEM 3: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company and its subsidiaries are defendants in various legal actions which, in the opinion of management based on discussions with counsel, will be resolved with no material effect on the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.
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ITEM 4: SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There were no matters submitted to the shareholders during the fourth quarter of 1993.
PART II
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ITEM 5: MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Company's common stock is traded on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) under the symbol "WAB". The following table shows the high and low closing price for the common stock, for each quarter, as reported by AMEX.
Period High Low - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- First quarter ........................... $30.25 $22.13 Second quarter ........................... 28.75 23.88 Third quarter ........................... 28.50 25.13 Fourth quarter ........................... 28.50 25.75
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- First quarter ........................... $20.63 $18.88 Second quarter ........................... 22.25 18.50 Third quarter ........................... 22.25 18.25 Fourth quarter ........................... 23.75 19.50
As of December 31, 1993, there were 5,096 holders of record of the Company's common stock. This number does not include Napa Valley Bancorp. stockholders that as of December 31, 1993 had not yet tendered their shares for conversion to Company common stock.
The Company has paid cash dividends on its common stock in every quarter
since commencing operations on January 1, 1973, and it is currently the intention of the Board of Directors of the Company to continue payment of cash dividends on a quarterly basis. There is no assurance, however, that any dividends will be paid since they are dependent upon the earnings, financial condition and capital requirements of the Company and its subsidiaries. Furthermore, the Company's ability to pay future dividends is subject to contractual restrictions under the terms of three note agreements, as discussed in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Under the most restrictive of these contractual provisions, $17.1 million of retained earnings was available for the payment of dividends at December 31, 1993. Limitations of the Company's ability to pay dividends is discussed in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 58 of this report.
Additional information (required by Item 5) regarding the amount of cash dividends declared on common stock for the two most recent fiscal years is discussed in Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 62 of this report.
*Restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis. **Fully taxable equivalent
*Restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis. **Fully taxable equivalent
ITEM 7: MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion addresses information pertaining to the financial condition and results of operations of Westamerica Bancorporation (the Company) that may not be otherwise apparent from a review of the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes. It should be read in conjunction with those statements and notes found on pages 36 through 63, as well as with the other information presented throughout the report.
All financial information has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 merger with Napa Valley Bancorp (the Merger) on a pooling-of-interests basis.
The Company earned $9.5 million in 1993, representing a 38 percent decrease from 1992 record earnings of $15.2 million and a 21 percent reduction from 1991 earnings of $12.0 million. The 1993 results include a second quarter loss of $4.1 million, mostly due to $10.5 million after-tax merger-related charges that were taken in the form of asset write-downs, additions to the loan loss provision and other related charges. The asset write-downs and the additional loan loss provision reflect the Company's plan of asset resolution.
Components of Net Income (Percent of average earning assets) 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Net interest income* 5.48% 5.50% 5.21% Provision for loan losses (.53) (.39) (.59) Non-interest income 1.34 1.33 1.36 Non-interest expense (5.43) (5.00) (4.82) Taxes* (.33) (.59) (.48) - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income .53% .85% .68% =================================================================== Net income as a percentage of average total assets .48% .77% .62% * Fully taxable equivalent (FTE)
On a per share basis, 1993 net income was $1.17, compared to $1.92 and $1.52 in 1992 and 1991, respectively. During 1993, the Company continued to benefit from reductions in cost of funds, increases in service fees and other non-interest income, and expense controls. However, merger-related costs more than offset these benefits. Earnings in 1992 improved over 1991 principally due to higher net interest margin, lower provisions for loan losses and control of non-interest expense.
The Company's return on average total assets was .48 percent in 1993, compared to .77 percent and .62 percent in 1992 and 1991, respectively. Return on average equity in 1993 was 6.51 percent, compared to 11.16 percent and 9.52 percent, respectively, in the two previous years.
NET INTEREST INCOME
Although interest rates continued to decline during most of 1993, the continuing downward repricing of interest-bearing liabilities and a more favorable composition of deposits, represented by increasing volumes of lower costing demand and savings account balances and declining volumes of higher costing time deposits, prevented declining earning-asset yields from significantly eroding the Company's net interest margin.
Components of Net Interest Income
(In millions) 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest income $ 137.0 $ 154.8 $ 176.6 Interest expense (42.3) (58.9) (87.4) FTE adjustment 2.8 2.7 2.7 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income (FTE) $ 97.5 $ 98.6 $ 91.9 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Average interest earning assets $1,779.3 $1,793.8 $1,762.4 Net interest margin (FTE) 5.48% 5.50% 5.21%
Net interest income (FTE) in 1993 decreased $1.1 million from 1992 to $97.5 million. Interest income decreased $17.8 million from 1992, due to a $14.5 million reduction in the average balance of interest earning assets and a 93 basis point decline in yields. This was partially offset by a $16.6 million decrease in interest expense, the combination of a $41.3 million decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities and a 101 basis point decline in rates paid, in part due to a more favorable composition of deposits.
DISTRIBUTION OF AVERAGE ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
The following tables present, for the periods indicated, information regarding the consolidated average assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity, the amounts of interest income from average interest earning assets and the resulting yields, and the amount of interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities, expressed in thousand of dollars and rates. Average loan balances include non-performing loans. Interest income includes proceeds from loans on non-accrual status only to the extent cash payments have been received and applied as interest income. Yields on securities and certain loans have been adjusted upward to reflect the effect of income thereon exempt from federal income taxation at the current statutory tax rate. Amortized loan fees, which are included in interest and fee income on loans, were $1.5 million lower in 1993 than in 1992 and $2.6 million higher in 1992 than in 1991.
Distribution of average assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity Yields/Rates and interest margin Full Year 1993 (dollars in thousands) --------------------------- Interest Rates Average income/ earned/ balance expense paid - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Money market assets and funds sold $4,463 $170 3.80% Trading account securities 183 6 3.14 Investment securities 631,700 39,794 6.30 Loans: Commercial 615,981 53,990 8.76 Real estate construction 55,038 4,745 8.62 Real estate residential 168,379 13,322 7.91 Consumer 303,567 27,726 9.13 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest earning assets 1,779,311 139,753 7.85
Other assets 200,561 - ------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $1,979,872 ======================================================= Liabilities and shareholders' equity Deposits Non-interest bearing demand $330,867 -- -- Savings and interest-bearing transaction 938,475 19,305 2.06% Time less $100,000 340,122 14,176 4.17 Time $100,000 or more 135,505 4,837 3.57 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing deposits 1,414,102 38,318 2.71 Funds purchased 57,135 1,937 3.39 Notes and mortgages payable 17,959 2,016 11.22 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,489,196 42,271 2.84 Other liabilities 14,652 Shareholders' equity 145,157 - ------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,979,872 ======================================================= Net interest spread (1) 5.01% Net interest income and interest margin (2) $97,482 5.48% ===============================================================
(1) Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest-earning assets less the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. (2) Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average interest earning assets.
Full Year 1992 (dollars in thousands) --------------------------- Interest Rates Average income/ earned/ balance expense paid - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Money market assets and funds sold $42,964 $1,765 4.11% Trading account securities 103 4 3.67 Investment securities 534,793 40,332 7.54 Loans: Commercial 646,359 60,050 9.29 Real estate construction 76,173 7,058 9.27 Real estate residential 168,030 15,314 9.11 Consumer 325,393 33,003 10.14 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest earning assets 1,793,815 157,526 8.78
Other assets 175,609 - ------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $1,969,424 ======================================================= Liabilities and shareholders' equity Deposits Non-interest bearing demand $284,366 -- -- Savings and interest-bearing transaction 903,211 26,518 2.94% Time less $100,000 406,161 20,948 5.16 Time $100,000 or more 184,799 8,365 4.53 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing deposits 1,494,171 55,831 3.74 Funds purchased 15,729 698 4.44 Notes and mortgages payable 20,439 2,363 11.56 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,530,339 58,892 3.85 Other liabilities 18,263 Shareholders' equity 136,456 - ------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,969,424 ======================================================= Net interest spread (1) 4.93% Net interest income and interest margin (2) $98,634 5.50% ===============================================================
(1) Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest-earning assets less the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. (2) Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average interest earning assets.
Full Year 1991 (dollars in thousands) --------------------------- Interest Rates Average income/ earned/ balance expense paid - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Money market assets and funds sold $39,182 $2,227 5.68% Trading account securities 835 54 6.47 Investment securities 446,283 39,218 8.79 Loans: Commercial 672,999 71,512 10.63 Real estate construction 96,654 11,002 11.38 Real estate residential 150,943 15,436 10.23 Consumer 355,502 39,798 11.19 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest earning assets 1,762,398 179,247 10.17
Other assets 169,089 - ------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $1,931,487 ======================================================= Liabilities and shareholders' equity Deposits Non-interest bearing demand $265,383 -- -- Savings and interest-bearing transaction 773,904 36,119 4.67% Time less $100,000 466,487 31,838 6.83 Time $100,000 or more 230,276 15,113 6.56 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing deposits 1,470,667 83,070 5.65 Funds purchased 26,885 1,676 6.23 Notes and mortgages payable 22,464 2,611 11.62 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,520,016 87,357 5.75 Other liabilities 20,886 Shareholders' equity 125,202 - ------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,931,487 ======================================================= Net interest spread (1) 4.42% Net interest income and interest margin (2) $91,890 5.21% =============================================================== (1) Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest- earning assets less the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. (2) Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average interest earning assets.
RATE AND VOLUME VARIANCES.
The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in interest income and interest expense from changes in average assets and liability balances (volume) and changes in average interest rates for the periods indicated. Changes not solely attributable to volume or rates have been allocated in proportion to the respective volume and rate components.
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
The provision for loan losses was $9.5 million in 1993, including a $3.1 million merger-related provision in the second quarter, reflecting a different workout strategy for loans and properties acquired in the Merger, compared to $7.0 million in 1992 and $10.4 million in 1991. The level of the provision reflects the Company's continuing efforts to improve loan quality by enforcing strict underwriting and administration procedures and aggressively pursuing collection efforts with troubled debtors. For further information regarding net credit losses and the reserve for loan losses, see the Non-Performing Assets section of this report.
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
The Company maintains a securities portfolio consisting of U.S.Treasury, U.S. Government Agencies and Corporations, State and political subdivisions, asset-backed and other securities. Investment securities are held in safekeeping by an independent custodian. In May 1993, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" ("SFAS No.115"). The statement addresses the accounting and reporting for investments in equity securities that have a readily determinable fair value and for all investments in debt securities. The statement requires that all securities be classified, at acquisition, into one of three categories: held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, and trading. SFAS No. 115 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1993; however, early implementation is permitted. The Company elected to implement SFAS No. 115 effective as of December 31, 1993.
The classification of all securities is determined at the time of acquisition. In classifying securities as being held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading, the Banks consider their collateral needs, asset/liability management strategies, liquidity needs, interest rate sensitivity and other factors that will determine the intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity.
The objective of the investment securities held-to-maturity is to strengthen the portfolio yield, and to provide collateral to pledge for federal, state and local government deposits and other borrowing facilities. The investments held-to-maturity had an average term to maturity of 47 months at December 31, 1993 and, as of the same date, those investments included $547.2 million in fixed rate and $9.9 million in adjustable rate securities.
Investment securities available-for-sale are typically used to supplement the Banks' liquidity portfolio with the objective of increasing the portfolio yield. Unrealized net gains and losses on these securities are recorded as an adjustment to equity net of taxes, and are not reflected in the current earnings of the Company. If the security is sold, any gain or loss is recorded as a charge to earnings and the equity adjustment is reversed. At December 31, 1993, the Banks held $168.8 million classified as investments available-for-sale. At December 31, 1993, $2.5 million, net of taxes was recognized as the unrealized net gain related to these securities.
The amount of trading securitiess at December 31, 1993, was not material.
For more information on investment securities, see Notes 1 and 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements on pages 43 to 47 of this report.
The following table shows the book value of the Company's investment securities (in thousands of dollars) as of the dates indicated:
December 31, 1993 1992 1991 - ----------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Treasury $249,613 $126,522 $24,411 U.S. government agencies and corporations 254,691 237,753 299,219 States and political subdivisions (domestic) 127,297 87,031 74,847 Asset backed securities 65,433 82,270 79,743 Other securities 28,842 36,660 37,404 - ----------------------------------------------------------- Total $725,876 $570,236 $515,624 ===========================================================
The following table is a summary of the relative maturities (in thousands of dollars) and yields of the Company's investment securities as of December 31, 1993. Weighted average yields have been computed by dividing annual interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, by book value of the related securities. Yields on state and political subdivision securities have been calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the federal tax rate of 34 percent.
LOAN PORTFOLIO
The following table shows the composition of loans of the Company (in thousands of dollars) by type of loan or type of borrower, on the dates indicated. Secured loans are classified by type of securities and unsecured by the purpose of the loan.
Maturities and Sensitivity of Selected Loans to Changes in Interest Rates
The following table shows the maturity distribution and interest rate sensitivity of Commercial and Real estate construction loans at December 31, 1993.*
*Excludes loans to individuals and residential mortgages totaling $461,450. These types of loans are typically paid in monthly installments over a number of years. **Includes demand loans
Commitments and Lines of Credit
It is not the policy of the Company to issue formal commitments on lines of credit except to a limited number of well established and financially responsible local commercial enterprises. Such commitments can be either secured or unsecured and are typically in the form of revolving lines of credit for seasonal working capital needs. Occasionally, such commitments are in the form of Letters of Credit to facilitate the customer's particular business transaction. Commitment fees generally are not charged except where Letters of Credit are involved. Commitments and lines of credit typically mature within one year. See also Note 11 of the Consolidated Notes to the Financial Statements on page 55.
RISK ELEMENTS
The Company closely monitors the markets in which it conducts its lending Company's primary market areas, in Management's view such impact has not had a material, adverse effect on the Company's liquidity and capital resources. The Company continues its strategy to control its exposure to real estate development loans and increase diversification of credit risk. Asset reviews are performed using grading standards and criteria similar to those employed by bank regulatory agencies. Assets receiving lesser grades fall under the classified assets category which includes all non-performing assets. These occur when known information about possible credit problems causes Management to have doubts about the ability of such borrowers to comply with loan repayment terms. These loans have varying degrees of uncertainty and may become non-performing assets. Classified assets receive an elevated level of Management attention to ensure collection. Total classified assets peaked following the second quarter Merger but declined significantly by December 31, 1993 due to extensive asset write-downs, loan collections, real estate liquidations and restructurings of the Napa Valley Bank loan portfolio reflecting the Company's workout strategy.
Non-Performing Assets
Non-performing assets include non-accrual loans, loans 90 days past due and still accruing, other real estate owned and loans classified as substantively foreclosed. Loans are placed on non-accrual status upon reaching 90 days or more delinquent, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Interest previously accrued on loans placed on non-accrual status is charged against interest income. Loans secured by real estate with temporarily impaired values and commercial loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties are placed on non-accrual status even though the borrowers continue to repay the loans as scheduled. Such loans are classied by Management as performing non-accrual and are included in total non-performing assets. Performing non-accrual loans are reinstated to accrual status when improvements in credit quality eliminate the doubt as to the full collectibility of both interest and principal. When the ability to fully collect non-accrual loan principal is in doubt, cash payments received are applied against the principal balance of the loan until such time as full collection of the remaining recorded balance is expected. Any subsequent interest received is recorded as interest income on a cash basis.
Non-Performing Assets (In millions) 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Performing non-accrual loans $ 1.9 $ 1.1 $ 2.2 $16.0 $10.7 Non-performing non-accrual loans 7.2 14.9 37.7 9.3 -- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-accrual loans 9.1 16.0 39.9 25.3 10.7 Loans 90 or more days past due and still accruing .3 .1 1.0 6.2 6.8 Loan collateral substantively foreclosed 5.4 16.6 7.1 6.0 6.0 Other real estate owned 12.5 17.9 4.9 2.7 4.2 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total non-performing assets $27.3 $50.6 $52.9 $40.2 $27.7 ============================================================================ Reserve for loan losses as a percentage of non-accrual loans and loans 90 or more days past due and still accruing 272% 153% 58% 60% 91%
Performing non-accrual loans increased $800,000 to $1.9 million at December 31, 1993. This increase was principally due to one condominium construction loan. Non-performing non-accrual loans decreased $7.7 million to $7.2 million at December 31, 1993 due to loan collections, write-downs, foreclosure of loan collateral and reclassifications to loan collateral substantively foreclosed. Both loan collateral substantively foreclosed and other real estate owned declined $16.6 million due to asset write-downs and liquidations. The amount of gross interest income that would have been recorded for non-accrual loans for the year ending December 31, 1993, if all such loans had been current in accordance with their original terms while outstanding during the period, was $980,000. The amount of interest income that was recognized on non-accrual loans from cash payments made during the year ended December 31, 1993 totaled $345,000, representing an annualized yield of 3.06 percent. Cash payments received which were applied against the book balance of performing and non-performing non-accrual loans outstanding at December 31, 1993, totaled $534,000 compared to $104,000 in 1992.
Restructured loans totaled $4,432,000 at December 31, 1993, $319,000 at December 31, 1992, $2,892,000 at December 31, 1991 $2,200,000, at December 31, 1990 and $5,927,000 at December 31, 1989.
CREDIT LOSS EXPERIENCE
The Company's reserve for loan losses is maintained at a level estimated by Management to be adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably credit loss experience, the amount of past due, non-performing and classified loans, recommendations of regulatory authorities, prevailing economic conditions and other factors. Initially, the reserve is allocated to segments of the loan portfolio based in part on quantitative analyses of historical credit loss experience. Criticized and classied loan balances are analyzed using both a linear regression model and standard allocation percentages. The results of this analysis are applied to current criticized and classied loan balances to allocate the reserve to the respective segments of the loan portfolio. In addition, loans with similar characteristics not usually criticized using regulatory guidelines due to their small balances and numerous accounts, are analyzed based on the historical rate of net losses and delinquency trends and are grouped by the number of days the payment on those loans are delinquent. While these factors are essentially judgmental and may not be reduced to a mathematical formula, Management considers that the $25.6 million reserve for loan losses, which constituted 2.30 percent of total loans at December 31, 1993, to be adequate as a reserve against inherent losses. Management continues to evaluate the loan portfolio and assess current economic conditions that will dictate future reserve levels.
In May 1993, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued statement No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan (SFAS 114) which addresses the accounting treatment of certain impaired loans and amends FASB Statements No. 5 and No. 15. SFAS 114 does not address the overall adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. SFAS 114 is effective January 1, 1995 but earlier implementation is encouraged.
A loan is considered 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. Under SFAS 114, impairment is measured based on the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loans effective interest rate. Alternatively, impairment may be measured by using the loans observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if repayment is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral.
The Company intends to implement SFAS 114 in January 1995. The impact of implementation on the financial statements has not been determined, since measurement will be contingent upon the inventory of impaired loans outstanding as of January 1, 1995.
ALLOCATION OF RESERVE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The reserve for loan losses has been established to absorb possible future losses throughout the loan portfolio and off balance sheet credit risk. The Company's reserve for loan losses is maintained at a level estimated by management to be adequate to provide for losses that are reasonably foreseeable based upon specific conditions and other factors. The reserve is allocated to segments of the loan portfolio based in part upon quantitative analyses of historical net losses relative to loan balances outstanding. Criticized and classified loan balances, as identified by management using criteria similar to those used by the Banks' regulators, and historical net losses on those balances are analyzed using both a linear regression and standard allocation percentages model. The results of this statistical analysis are applied to current criticized and classified loan balances to allocate the reserve for loan losses to the respective segments of the loan portfolio. In addition, homogeneous loans, which are not usually criticized using regulatory guidelines due to their small balances and numerous accounts, are analyzed based on historical rates of net loan losses experienced for loans grouped by the number of days payments are delinquent. Such rates of net loan losses are applied to the current aging of homogeneous loans to allocate the reserve for loan losses. Management may judgmentally adjust the allocation of the reserve for loan losses based on changes in underwriting standards, anticipated rates of net loan losses which may differ from historical experience, economic conditions, the experience of credit officers and any other factors considered pertinent. Management's continuing evaluation of the loan portfolio and assessment of current economic conditions will dictate future reserve levels.
The following tables present the allocation of the loan loss reserve balance on the dates indicated:
(in thousands) December 31 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loans as Loans as Allocation Percent of Allocation Percent of of reserve Total of reserve Total Type of loan balance Loans balance Loans - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commercial $12,537 55.0% $13,551 53.4% Real estate construction 2,538 3.6 964 5.4 Real estate residential 85 15.5 545 14.8 Consumer 3,921 25.9 3,872 26.4 Unallocated portion of reserve 6,506 -- 5,810 -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $25,587 100.0% $24,742 100.0% ===============================================================================
(in thousands) December 31 1991 1990 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Loans as Loans as Allocation Percent of Allocation Percent of of reserve Total of reserve Total Type of loan balance Loans balance Loans -------- -------- -------- -------- Commercial $8,325 52.7% $2,698 52.5% Real estate construction 2,336 7.1 4,360 9.5 Real estate residential 50 12.9 29 10.4 Consumer 2,363 27.3 1,782 27.6 Unallocated portion of reserve 10,779 -- 10,132 -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $23,853 100.0% $19,001 100.0% ===============================================================================
(in thousands) December 31 1989 - ------------------------------------------------------------ Loans as Allocation Percent of of reserve Total Type of loan balance Loans -------- -------- Commercial $5,216 52.4% Real estate construction 2,709 11.9 Real estate residential 0 10.3 Consumer 853 25.4 Unallocated portion of reserve 7,182 -- - ------------------------------------------------------------- Total $15,960 100.0% =============================================================
The reduced allocation to commercial loans from December 31, 1992 to December 31, 1993 is primarily due to a reduction in the balance of criticized loans. The increased allocation to construction loans over the same period is attributable to an increase in criticized loans due to the recessionary environment. The increase in the unallocated portion of the reserve is due to the establishment of an additional "recessionary reserve" to recognize the potential for increased chargeoffs. The changes in the allocation to loan portfolio segments from December 31, 1991 to December 31, 1992 reflect changes in criticized and classified loan balances. The decreased allocation to construction loans is attributable to a decrease in criticized loans due to full collection or principal reducing payments received from customers. The increased allocation to commercial and consumer loans is attributable to a reduced level of recoveries.
ASSET AND LIABILITY MANAGEMENT
The fundamental objective of the Company's management of assets and liabilities is to maximize its economic value while maintaining adequate liquidity and a conservative level of interest-rate risk. The principal sources of asset liquidity are investment securities available for sale. At December 31, 1993, investment securities available for sale totaled $168.8 million.
The Company generates significant liquidity from its operating activities. The Company's profitability in 1993, 1992 and 1991 generated substantial increases in the cash flow provided from operations for such years to $28.4 million, $33.4 million and $26.7 million, respectively.
Additional cash flow is provided by financing activities, primarily the acceptance of customer deposits and short-term borrowings from banks. After a considerable increase in deposits in 1991 of $66.2 million, growth was only $600,000 in 1992 and the Company experienced a decline of $58.7 million in 1993 mostly due to deposits sold in connection with the sale of Sonoma Valley Bank. In addition to a $57.0 million compensating increase in short-term borrowings in 1993, Westamerica Bank issued in December a ten-year, $20.0 million subordinated capital note that qualifies as Tier II Capital and will be used as a source of liquidity for working capital purposes.
The Company uses cash flows from operating and financing activities to make investments in loans, money market assets and investment securities. Continuing with the strategy to reduce its exposure to real estate development loans, net loan repayments were $68.1 million, $32.8 million and $15.5 million in 1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively. The net repayment of loans resulted in added liquidity for the Company, which was used to increase its investment securities portfolios by $153.4 million, $75.8 million and $130.0 million in 1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively.
Interest rate risk is influenced by market forces. However, that risk may be controlled by monitoring and managing the repricing characteristics of assets and liabilities. In evaluating exposure to interest rate risk, the Company considers the effects of various factors in implementing interest rate risk management activities, including the utilization of interest rate swaps. Interest rate swaps outstanding at December 31, 1993 had aggregate notional amounts of $110.0 million of which $50.0 million matures in 1994 and $60.0 million matures in 1995. These interest rate swaps were entered into to hedge the adverse impact interest rate fluctuations have on interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits in the current interest rate environment.
The primary analytical tool used by Management to gauge interest-rate sensitivity is a simulation model used by many major banks and bank regulators. This industry standard model is used to simulate the effects on net interest income of changes in market interest rates that are up to 2 percent higher or 2 percent lower than current levels. The results of the model indicate that the mix of interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities at December 31, 1993 would not, in the view of Management, expose the Company to an unacceptable level of interest rate risk.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's capital position represents the level of capital available to support continued operations and expansion. The Company's primary captial resource is shareholders' equity, which increased $8.8 million or 6.1 percent from the previous year end and increased $23.0 million or 17.8 percent from December 31, 1991.
As a result of the Company's profitability, the retention of earnings and slow asset growth, the ratio of equity to total assets increased to 7.6 percent at December 31, 1993, up from 7.3 percent at December 31, 1992 and 6.6 percent at December 31, 1991. Tier I risk-based capital to risk-adjusted assets increased to 11.11 percent at December 31, 1993, from 10.02 percent at year end 1992. The ratio of total risk-based capital to risk-adjusted assets increased to 14.40 percent at December 31, 1993, from 12.01 percent at December 31, 1992.
Capital to Risk-Adjusted Assets
Minimum Regulatory Capital Minimum Regulatory Capital At December 31, 1993 1992 Requirements - ----------------------------------------------------------- Tier I Capital 11.11% 10.02% 4.00% Total Capital 14.40 12.01 8.00 Leverage ratio 7.42 7.39 4.00
The risk-based capital ratios improved in 1993 due to two factors: equity capital grew at a faster rate than total assets, and the decline in loan volumes and increase in investment securities reduced the level of risk-adjusted assets.
FINANCIAL RATIOS
The following table shows key financial ratios for the periods indicated.
For the Years Ended 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return on average total assets 0.48% 0.77% 0.62% Return on average shareholders' equity 6.51% 11.16% 9.52% Average shareholders' equity as a percent of: Average total assets 7.33% 6.93% 6.48% Average total loans 12.70% 11.22% 9.81% Average total deposits 8.32% 7.67% 7.21%
DEPOSITS
The following table sets forth, by time remaining to maturity the Company's domestic time deposits in amounts of $100,000 or more (in thousands of dollars).
Time Remaining to Maturity December 31, 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------ Three months or less $73,988 $92,581 $139,487 Three to six months 23,817 46,378 58,564 Six months to 12 months 10,503 12,895 10,695 Over 12 months 4,685 6,630 6,699 - ------------------------------------------------------------ Total $112,993 $158,484 $215,445 ============================================================
See additional disclosures in Note 6 to Consolidated Financial statements on page 52 of this report.
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
The following table sets forth the short-term borrowings of the Company. (In thousands)
December 31 1993 1992 1991 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal funds purchased $25,000 $ -- $ --
Other borrowed funds: Retail repurchase agreements 28,038 4,099 3,204 Other 16,026 7,939 6,366 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Total other borrowed funds $44,064 $12,038 $9,570 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Total funds purchased $12,038 $12,038 $9,570 =======================================================================
Further details of the other borrowed funds are: (In thousands)
December 31 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Outstanding Average during the year $37,284 $11,509 $18,865 Maximum during the year 68,608 19,055 44,558 Interest rates Average during the period 3.13% 4.73% 6.51% Average at period end 3.04 3.23 6.80
NON-INTEREST INCOME
Components of Non-Interest Income (In millions) 1993 1992 1991 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Service charges on deposit accounts $ 12.8 $ 12.4 $ 12.1 Merchant credit card 2.2 2.9 2.9 Mortgage banking income 1.5 1.8 1.5 Brokerage commissions .8 .6 .4 Net investment securities gains -- 1.1 1.7 Sale of Sonoma Valley Bank .7 -- -- Automobile receivable servicing 1.3 -- .5 Other 4.6 5.0 4.9 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $ 23.9 $ 23.8 $ 24.0 =======================================================================
Non-interest income increased to $23.9 million in 1993. Higher income from servicing automobile receivables, the sale of the Company's 50 percent interest in Sonoma Valley Bank, higher brokerage commissions, increased fees from deposit services, gains recognized on the sale of Napa Valley Bancorp cardholder portfolio and lower write-offs of mortgage service receivables, were partially offset by lower credit card merchant fees and lower mortgage servicing fees. 1992 non-interest income also reflects $1.1 million gains on the sale of investment securities held for sale. In 1992, non-interest income decreased $200,000 from the previous year, resulting principally from lower gains of investment securities held-for-sale and lower income from servicing automobile receivables partially offset by higher deposit account fees, mortgage banking income and brokerage commissions.
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Components of Non-Interest Expense (In millions) 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Salaries $ 31.6 $ 33.7 $ 34.7 Other personnel benefits 7.4 7.2 7.1 Other real estate owned 13.2 6.2 2.9 Occupancy 8.6 8.5 8.4 Equipment 6.2 5.3 5.5 FDIC insurance assessment 4.1 4.0 3.5 Data processing 3.7 3.1 3.0 Professional fees 3.1 3.3 3.3 Operational losses 2.0 .7 .5 Stationery and supplies 1.9 1.7 1.8 Advertising and public relations 1.8 1.8 2.0 Loan expense 1.6 1.4 1.3 Merchant credit card 1.1 1.7 1.9 Insurance .9 1.0 .7 Other 9.4 10.0 8.3 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $ 96.6 $ 89.6 $ 84.9 =================================================================== Average full-time equivalent staff 905 1,092 1,148
Non-interest expense increased $7.0 million or 8 percent in 1993 compared with an increase of $4.7 million or 6 percent in 1992. The increase in 1993 is the direct result of merger-related foreclosed real estate owned expenses, reflecting a $10.0 million write-down of assets acquired in the Merger to fair value net of estimated selling costs reflecting the implementation of the Company's workout strategy, and other costs associated with the Merger, including $1.2 million in relocation costs, chargeoffs of $921,000 for obsolete furniture and equipment, $745,000 in investment banker fees, and other merger-related costs totaling approximately $1.2 million. Partially offsetting these increases in 1993 non-interest expense, salaries decreased $2.1 million, or 6 percent, reflecting the benefits realized from consolidation of operations after the Merger. Merchant credit card, professional fees and insurance expenses also decreased from 1992.
The ratio of average assets per full-time equivalent staff was $2.2 million in 1993 compared to $1.8 million in 1992; the Company strategy to improve efficiency can be clearly seen in the reduction of the average number of full-time equivalent staff from 1,092 in 1992 to 905 in 1993.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX
The provision for income tax decreased $4.9 million in 1993 as a direct result of lower pretax income and a $394,000 revaluation adjustment of deferred tax assets due to an increase in statutory tax rates. The provision was $3.0 million in 1993 compared to $7.9 million in 1992 and $5.8 million in 1991. The higher provision in 1992 is a direct result of higher pretax income.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA Page
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1993 and 1992 36 Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 38 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 40 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 41 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 43 Management's Letter of Financial Responsibility 67 Independent Auditors' Report 68
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) December 31, 1993 1992* - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Cash and cash equivalents (Note 14) $ 102,618 $ 139,497 Money market assets 250 1,366 Trading account securities 10 -- Investment securities available-for-sale (Note 2) 168,819 -- Investment securities held-to-maturity; market value of $563,563 in 1993 and $581,768 in 1992 (Note 2) 557,057 570,236 Loans, net of reserve for loan losses of: $25,587 at December 31, 1993 $24,742 at December 31, 1992 (Notes 3, 4 and 13) 1,089,152 1,166,205 Loan collateral substantively foreclosed and other real estate owned 17,905 34,506 Land held for sale 800 1,123 Investment in joint venture 766 1,026 Premises and equipment, net (Notes 5 and 6) 25,341 26,959 Interest receivable and other assets (Note 8) 41,701 40,431 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $2,004,419 $1,981,349 =========================================================================== Liabilities Deposits: Non-interest bearing $ 369,820 $ 323,719 Interest bearing: Transaction 289,322 369,871 Savings 654,766 564,763 Time (Notes 2 and 6) 417,320 531,565 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deposits 1,731,228 1,789,918 Funds purchased 69,064 12,038 Liability for interest, taxes, other expenses, minority interest and other (Note 8) 15,328 16,382 Notes and mortgages payable (Notes 6 and 14) 36,352 19,337 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 1,851,972 1,837,675 Commitments and contingent liabilities (Notes 4, 10 and 11) -- -- Shareholders' Equity (Notes 7 and 14) Common stock (no par value) Authorized- 20,000 shares Issued and outstanding- 8,080 shares in 1993 and 8,000 shares in 1992 52,499 51,053 Capital surplus 10,831 10,831 Unrealized gains on securities available for sale (Note 2) 2,527 -- Retained earnings 86,590 81,790 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total shareholders' equity 152,447 143,674 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,004,419 $1,981,349 ===========================================================================
*Data has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands, except per share amounts) For the years ended December 31, 1993 1992* 1991* - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest Income Loans $ 99,607 $115,357 $137,656 Money market assets and federal funds sold 298 1,745 2,191 Trading account securities 6 4 54 Investment securities: U.S. Treasury 10,284 4,484 6,159 Securities of U.S. government agencies and corporations 13,994 18,802 18,406 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 5,894 5,358 5,272 Asset backed 4,942 5,809 5,675 Other 1,891 3,194 1,139 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest income 136,916 154,753 176,552 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest Expense Transaction deposits 4,219 7,680 13,371 Savings deposits 15,085 18,838 22,748 Time deposits (Note 6) 19,014 29,314 46,950 Funds purchased 1,937 698 1,677 Notes and mortgages payable (Note 6) 2,016 2,362 2,611 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest expense 42,271 58,892 87,357 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Interest Income 94,645 95,861 89,195 Provision for loan losses (Note 3) 9,452 7,005 10,418 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 85,193 88,856 78,777 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-Interest Income Service charges on deposit accounts 12,809 12,437 12,056 Merchant credit card 2,217 2,900 2,881 Mortgage banking 1,467 1,808 1,457 Brokerage commissions 839 555 392 Net investment securities gain 68 1,066 1,742 Other 6,546 5,061 5,448 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total non-interest income 23,946 23,827 23,976 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-Interest Expense Salaries and related benefits (Note 12) 39,007 40,826 40,252 Other real estate owned 11,550 5,183 2,884 Occupancy (Notes 5 and 10) 8,625 8,524 8,401 Equipment (Notes 5 and 10) 6,195 5,302 5,522 FDIC insurance assessment 4,079 4,021 3,545 Data processing 3,658 3,137 2,964 Professional fees 3,071 3,332 3,346 Other 20,460 19,279 18,029 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total non-interest expense 96,645 89,604 84,943 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Income Before Income Taxes 12,494 23,079 17,810 Provision for income taxes (Note 8) 3,039 7,857 5,833 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income $ 9,455 $ 15,222 $ 11,977 ====================================================================== Average common shares outstanding 8,054 7,933 7,855 Per Share Data (Notes 7 and 17) Net income $ 1.17 $ 1.92 $ 1.52
Dividends declared .57 .51 .44
*Data has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (In thousands)
*Data has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands)
For the years ended December 31, 1993 1992* 1991* - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating Activities Net income $ 9,455 $ 15,222 $ 11,977 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 3,622 4,198 4,189 Loan loss provision 9,452 7,005 10,418 Amortization of net deferred loan (cost)/fees (462) 615 433 (Increase) decrease in interest income receivable (2,542) 1,070 1,698 Decrease (increase) in other assets 2,888 (3,204) 2,062 Decrease in income taxes payable (1,529) (1,179) (2,752) Decrease in interest expense payable (1,169) (1,933) (1,145) (Decrease) increase in accrued expenses (1,809) 1,420 (405) Net gain on sale of investment securities (68) (1,066) (1,742) Loss (gain) on sale of developed land -- 2,930 (107) Loss (gains) on sales/write-down of premises and equipment 1,476 225 (86) Originations of loans for resale (92,374) (100,055) (102,300) Proceeds from sale of loans originated for resale 92,536 103,855 102,019 Loss on sale/write-down of property acquired in satisfaction of debt 9,618 3,507 2,559 Gain on sale of Sonoma Valley Bank (668) -- -- Net (purchases) maturities of trading securities (10) 779 (130) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 28,416 33,389 26,688 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investing Activities Net repayments of loans 68,109 32,782 15,470 Purchases of money market assets (325) (16,833) (34,551) Purchases of investment securities (427,886) (339,583) (269,505) Purchases of property, plant and equipment (3,481) (4,416) (5,161) Improvements on developed land -- (1,435) -- Proceeds from maturity/sale of money market assets 1,441 17,574 34,301 Proceeds from maturity of securities 274,451 263,793 139,549 Proceeds from sale of securities 184 21,128 49,580 Proceeds from sale of property and equipment -- 1,640 858 Net proceeds from sale of developed land 356 1,928 107 Proceeds from disposition of property acquired in satisfaction of debt 6,313 4,513 624 Proceeds from sale of Sonoma Valley Bank 2,733 -- -- Net repayments on loan collateral substantively foreclosed 669 1,187 629 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used in investing activities (77,436) (17,722) (68,099) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financing Activities Net increase (decrease) in deposits (58,691) 617 66,203 Net (decrease) increase in federal funds purchased 57,026 2,468 (25,529) Proceeds from issuance of capital notes 20,000 -- -- Principal payments on notes and mortgages payable (2,985) (2,423) (1,672) Exercise of stock options 1,446 2,214 1,525 Retirement of stock -- (204) (843) Unrealized loss (gain) in marketable equity securities -- 9 (9) Dividends paid (4,655) (2,987) (3,041) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 12,141 (306) 36,634 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (36,879) 15,361 (4,777) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 139,497 124,136 128,913 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $102,618 $139,497 $124,136 =========================================================================== Supplemental disclosures: Loans transferred to other real estate owned and substantively repossessed $16,111 $36,572 $9,132 Interest paid 42,982 57,491 87,163 Income tax payments 5,700 9,773 9,045 Unrealized gain on securities available for sale 2,527 -- --
*Data has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Westamerica Bancorporation NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1: Business and Accounting Policies
Westamerica Bancorporation, a registered bank holding Company, (the Company), provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers in Northern California through its subsidiary banks (the Banks), Westamerica Bank and Subsidiary, Bank of Lake County and Napa Valley Bank and Subsidiary. The Banks are subject to competition from other financial institutions and to regulations of certain agencies and undergo periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and general practices within the banking industry. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements. In preparing the financial statements, Management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the dates of the balance sheets and revenues and expenses for the periods indicated.
Principles of Consolidation. The financial statements include the accounts of the Company, a registered bank holding company, and all the Company's subsidiaries which include the Banks and Community Banker Services Corporation and Subsidiary. Significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All data has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis.
Cash Equivalents. Cash equivalents include Due From Banks balances and Federal Funds Sold which are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of interest rate volatility.
Securities. Marketable investment securities at December 31, 1993 consist of U.S. Treasury, U. S. Government Agencies and Corporations, Municipal, asset-backed and other securities. The Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities (SFAS No. 115) at December 31, 1993. Under SFAS No. 115, the Company classifies its debt and marketable equity securities into one of three categories: trading, available-for-sale or held-to-maturity. Trading securities are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term. Held-to-maturity securities are those securities which the Company has the ability and intent to hold until maturity. All other securities not included in trading or held-to-maturity are classied as available-for-sale.
Trading and available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value. Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at amortized cost, adjusted for the amortization or accretion of premiums or discounts.
Unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings. Unrealized gains and losses, net of the related tax effect, on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and are reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity until realized.
Unrealized gains and losses associated with transfers of securities from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale are recorded as a separate component of shareholders' equity. The unrealized gains or losses included in the separate component of shareholders' equity for securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity are maintained and amortized into earnings over the remaining life of the security as an adjustment to yield in a manner consistent with the amortization or accretion of premium or discount on the associated security.
A decline in the market value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below cost that is deemed other than temporary, results in a charge to earnings and the establishment of a new cost basis for the security.
Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted over the life of the related investment security as an adjustment to yield using the effective interest method. Dividend and interest income are recognized when earned. Realized gains and losses for securities classied as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity are included in earnings and are derived using the specific identification method for determining the cost of securities sold.
Loans and Reserve for Loan Losses. The reserve for loan losses is a combination of specific and general reserves available to absorb estimated future losses in the loan portfolio and is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for such losses. Credit reviews of the loan portfolio, designed to identify problem loans and to monitor these estimates, are conducted continually, taking into consideration market conditions, current and anticipated developments applicable to the borrowers and the economy, and the results of recent examinations by regulatory agencies. Management approves the conclusions resulting from credit reviews. Ultimate losses may vary from current estimates. Adjustments to previous estimates of loan losses are charged to income in the period which they become known.
Unearned interest on discounted loans is amortized over the life of these loans, using the sum-of-the-months digits method for which the results are not materially different from those obtained by using the interest method. For all other loans, interest is accrued daily on the outstanding balances. Loans which are more than 90 days delinquent with respect to interest or principal, unless they are well secured and in the process of collection, and other loans on which full recovery of principal or interest is in doubt, are placed on non-accrual status.
Non-refundable fees and certain costs associated with originating or acquiring loans are deferred and amortized as an adjustment to interest income over the estimated respective loan lives. Loans held for sale are identified upon origination and are reported at the lower of cost or fair value on an individual loan basis.
Other Real Estate Owned and Loan Collateral Substantively Foreclosed. Other real estate owned includes property acquired through foreclosure or forgiveness of debt. These properties are transferred at fair value, which becomes the new cost basis of the property. Losses recognized at the time of acquiring property in full or partial satisfaction of loans are charged against the reserve for loan losses. Subsequent losses incurred due to the declines in property values as identified in independent property appraisals are recognized as non-interest expense. Routine holding costs, such as property taxes, insurance and maintenance, and losses from sales and dispositions are recognized as non-interest expense.
The Company classifies loans as loan collateral substantively foreclosed (substantive repossessions) when the borrower has little or no equity in the collateral, when proceeds for repayment of the loan can be expected to come only from the operation or sale of the collateral, and the debtor has either formally or effectively abandoned control of the collateral to the Company or has retained control of the collateral but, because of the current financial condition of the debtor or the economic prospects for the debtor and/or collateral in the foreseeable future, it is doubtful that the debtor will be able to rebuild equity in the collateral or otherwise repay the loan in the foreseeable future. Losses recognized at the time the loans are reclassified as substantive repossessions are charged against the reserve for loan losses. Subsequent losses incurred due to subsequent declines in property values, as identified in independent property appraisals, are recognized as non-interest expense. Routine holding costs, such as property taxes, insurance and maintenance, and losses from sales and dispositions are recognized as non-interest expense.
Premises and Equipment. Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each type of asset. Estimated useful lives of premises and equipment range from 20 to 50 years and from 3 to 20 years, respectively. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the terms of the lease or their estimated useful life, whichever is shorter. Fully depreciated and/or amortized assets are removed from the Company's balance sheet.
Interest Rate Swap Agreements. The Company uses interest rate swap agreements as an asset/liability management tool to reduce interest rate risk. Interest rate swap agreements are exchanges of fixed and variable interest payments based on a notional principal amount. The primary risk associated with swaps is the exposure to movements in interest rates and the ability of the counter parties to meet the terms of the contracts. The Company controls the credit risk of the these agreements through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures. The Company is not a dealer but an end user of these instruments and does not use them speculatively.
Accounted for as hedges, the differential to be paid or received on such agreements is recognized over the life of the agreements. Payments made or received in connection with early termination of interest rate swap agreements are recognized over the remaining term of the swap agreement.
Earnings Per Share. Earnings per share amounts are computed on the basis of the weighted average of common shares outstanding during each of the years presented.
Income Taxes. The Company and its subsidiaries file consolidated tax returns. For financial reporting purposes, the income tax effects of transactions are recognized in the year in which they enter into the determination of recorded income, regardless of when they are recognized for income tax purposes. Accordingly, the provisions for income taxes in the consolidated statements of income include charges or credits for deferred income taxes relating to temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements.
Other. Securities and other property held by the Banks in a fiduciary or agency capacity are not included in the financial statements since such items are not assets of the Company or its subsidiaries. Certain amounts in prior years financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current years presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported income.
Note 2: Investment Securities
An analysis of investment securities available-for-sale as of December 31, 1993, is as follows:
*Includes $24.6 million in Collateralized Mortgage Obligations with the following maturities: 1 year or less $9.4 million; 1 to 5 years $15.2 million. The average yield of these securities is 5.56 percent.
An analysis of investment securities held-to-maturity as of December 31, 1993, is as follows:
*Includes $162.6 million in Collateralized Mortgage Obligations with the following maturities: 1 year or less $9.9 million; 1 to 5 years $9.3 million; 5 to 10 years $71.3 million; over 10 years $72.1 million. These securities have a market value of $162.4 million and an average yield of 5.45 percent.
As of December 31, 1993, $173.5 million of investment securities held-to- maturity were pledged to secure public deposits.
A summary of investment securities portfolio held-to-maturity as of December 31, 1992, is as follows:
Gross Gross Book unrealized unrealized Fair Value gains losses Value - -------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Treasury securities $126,522 $2,208 ($156) $128,574 Securities of U.S. Govt. Agencies and Corporations 237,753 4,919 (517) 242,155 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 87,031 3,655 (197) 90,489 Asset Backed (Automobile Receivables) 82,270 1,040 (105) 83,205 Other Securities (Preferred Stocks & Corporate Bonds) 36,660 735 (50) 37,345 - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Securities Held-to-maturity $570,236 $12,557 ($1,025) $581,768 ====================================================================
Note 3: Loans and Reserve for Loan Losses
Loans at December 31, consisted of the following:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------- Commercial $ 266,448 $ 439,494 Real estate-commercial 346,308 196,401 Real estate-construction 40,533 63,886 Real estate-residential 172,245 175,834 Installment and personal 304,993 334,215 Unearned income (15,788) (18,883) - ------------------------------------------------------- Gross loans 1,114,739 1,190,947 Loan loss reserve (25,587) (24,742) - ------------------------------------------------------- Net loans $1,089,152 $1,166,205 =======================================================
Included in real estate-residential at December 31, 1993 and 1992 are loans held for resale of $5.9 million and $3.6 million, respectively, the cost of which approximates market value.
Changes in the loan loss reserve were: (In thousands) 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance at January 1, $24,742 $23,853 $19,002 Sale of Sonoma Valley Bank (684) -- -- Provision for loan losses 9,452 7,005 10,418 Credit losses (10,091) (8,794) (9,140) Credit loss recoveries 2,168 2,678 3,573 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance at December 31, $25,587 $24,742 $23,853 ==================================================================
Restructured loans were $4.4 million and $319,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.
The following is a summary of interest foregone on restructured loans for the years ended December 31:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------- Interest income that would have been recognized had the loans performed in accordance with their original terms $472 $135 $173 Less: Interest income recognized on restructured loans (218) -- (8) - ------------------------------------------------------------- Interest foregone on restructured loans $254 $135 $165 =============================================================
Note 4: Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company's business activity is with customers in Northern California. The loan portfolio is well diversified with no industry comprising greater than ten percent of total loans outstanding as of December 31, 1993.
The Company has a significant number of credit arrangements that are secured by real estate collateral. In addition to real estate loans outstanding as disclosed in Note 3, the Company had loan commitments and stand by letters of credit related to real estate loans of $18.7 million at December 31, 1993. The Company requires collateral on all real estate loans and generally attempts to maintain loan-to-value ratios no greater than 75 percent on commercial real estate loans and no greater than 80 percent on residential real estate loans.
Note 5: Premises and Equipment
A summary as of December 31, follows: Accumulated Depreciation and Net (In thousands) Cost Amortization Book Value - -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Land $ 3,735 $ -- $ 3,735 Buildings and improvements 20,072 (6,876) 13,196 Leasehold improvements 2,537 (1,513) 1,024 Furniture and equipment 14,347 (6,961) 7,386 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $40,691 $(15,350) $25,341 =========================================================================
Land $5,483 $ -- $ 5,483 Buildings and improvements 19,131 (7,225) 11,906 Leasehold improvements 4,878 (2,929) 1,949 Furniture and equipment 19,711 (12,090) 7,621 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $49,203 $(22,244) $26,959 =========================================================================
Depreciation and amortization included in non-interest expense amount to $3,621,800 in 1993, $4,198,000 in 1992 and $4,189,400 in 1991.
Note 6: Borrowed Funds
Notes payable include the unsecured obligations of the Company as of December 31, 1993 and 1992, as follows:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Unsecured note dated September, 1976, interest payable semiannually at 9 7/8% and principal payments of $267 due annually to September 1, 1996. $ 196 $ 463
Unsecured note dated May, 1984, interest payable quarterly at 12.95% and principal payments of $1,000 due annually beginning September 1, 1991 and ending on September 1, 1996. Note agreement provides for partial prepayment under certain conditions without penalty and for prepayment of all or a portion of the note under certain conditions with a premium which decreases over the contractual term. 2,100 3,100
Equity contract notes, originated in April 1986 and maturing on April 1, 1996. Interest payable semiannually at 11 5/8% and principal payments of $2,500 due annually, on April 1, starting in 1993. 7,500 10,000
Senior notes, originated in May 1988 and maturing on June 30, 1995. Interest payable semiannually at 10.87% and principal payment due at maturity. 5,000 5,000
Subordinated note, issued by Westamerica Bank, originated in December 1993 and maturing September 30, 2003. Interest at an annual rate of 6.99% payable semiannually on March 31 and September 30, with principal due at maturity. 20,000 -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total notes payable $34,796 $18,563 ========================================================================
Mortgages payable of $524,000 consist of a note of Westamerica Bank secured by a deed of trust on premises having a net book value of $790,000 and $824,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. The note, which has an effective interest rate of 10 percent, is scheduled to mature in April 1995.
Included in notes and mortgages payable are senior liens on other real estate, land held for sale and investments in joint venture properties that totaled $1,032,000 and $250,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.
The combined aggregate amount of maturities of notes payable is $3,696,000, $8,500,000, $2,600,000, $0 and $0 for the years 1994 through 1998, and $20,000,000 thereafter.
At December 31, 1993, the Company had unused lines of credit amounting to $7,500,000. Compensating balance arrangements are not significant to the operations of the Company.
At December 31, 1993, the Banks had $113.0 million in time deposit accounts in excess of $100,000; interest on these accounts in 1993 was $4,837,000.
Note 7: Shareholders' Equity
In April 1982, the Company adopted an Incentive Stock Option Plan and 413,866 shares were reserved for issuance. Under this plan, all options are currently exercisable and terminate 10 years from the date of the grant. Under the Stock Option Plan adopted by the Company in 1985, 750,000 shares have been reserved for issuance. Stock appreciation rights, incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options and restricted performance shares are available under this plan. Options are granted at fair market value and are generally exercisable in equal installments over a three-year period with the first installment exercisable one year after the date of the grant. Each incentive stock option has a maximum ten-year term while non-qualified stock options may have a longer term. The 1985 plan was amended in 1990 to provide for restricted performance share (RPS) grants. An RPS grant becomes fully vested after three years of being awarded, provided that the Company has attained its performance goals for such three-year period. At December 31, 1993, 299,046 options were available for grant under the 1985 Stock Option Plan.
Information with respect to options outstanding and options exercised under the plans is summarized in the following table:
Number Option Price of shares* $ per share $ Total Shares under option at December 31: 1993 313,564 8.88- 24.50 5,766,400 1992 278,544 6.06- 22.00 4,249,399 1991 400,247 6.06- 22.00 6,202,300 Options exercised during: 1993 51,260 8.88- 22.00 692,157 1992 168,423 6.06- 13.29 1,975,000 1991 120,362 6.06- 13.63 997,700 * Issuable upon exercise.
At December 31, 1993, options to acquire 164,794 shares of common stock were exercisable.
Shareholders have authorized issuance of two new classes of 1,000,000 shares each, to be denominated Class B Common Stock and Preferred Stock, respectively, in addition to the 20,000,000 shares of Common Stock presently authorized. At December 31, 1993, no shares of Class B or Preferred Stock had been issued. At December 31, 1993, the Company's Tier I Capital was $149,937,000 and Total Capital was $194,415,000 or 11.11 percent and 14.40 percent, respectively, of risk-adjusted assets.
In December 1986, the Company declared a dividend distribution of one common share purchase right (the Right) for each outstanding share of common stock. The Rights are exercisable only in the event of an acquisition of, or announcement of a tender offer to acquire, 15 percent or more of the Company's stock or 50 percent or more of its assets without the prior consent of the Board of Directors. If the Rights become exercisable, the holder may purchase one share of the Company's common stock for $65. Following an acquisition of 15 percent of the Company's common stock or 50 percent or more of its assets without prior consent of the Company, each right will also entitle the holder to purchase $130 worth of common stock of the Company for $65. Under certain circumstances, the Rights may be redeemed by the Company at a price of $.05 per right prior to becoming exercisable and in certain circumstances thereafter. The Rights expire on December 31, 1999, or earlier, in connection with certain Board-approved transactions.
Note 8: Income Taxes
Effective January 1, 1992, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, (SFAS No. 109). Adoption of SFAS No. 109 required a change from the deferred method to the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the deferred method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement reported amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards.] Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
The components of the net deferred tax asset as of December 31, are as follows:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred tax asset Reserve for loan losses $ 10,321 $ 9,013 State franchise taxes 676 941 Deferred compensation 534 723 Real estate owned 2,742 1,851 Net deferred loan fees -- 268 Other 1,037 587 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- 15,310 13,383 Valuation allowance -- -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deferred tax asset 15,310 13,383 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred tax liability Net deferred loan costs 502 -- Fixed assets depreciation 1,164 1,171 Securities available-for-sale 1,864 -- Other 148 373 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deferred tax liability 3,678 1,544 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Net deferred tax asset $11,632 $11,839 =================================================================== The Company believes a valuation allowance is not needed to reduce the deferred tax asset because there is no material portion of the deferred tax asset that will not be realized through sufficient taxable income.
The provisions for federal and state income taxes consist of amounts currently payable and amounts deferred which, for the years ended December 31, are as follows:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------ Current income tax expense: Federal $2,501 $6,977 $5,314 State 2,195 3,130 2,638 - ------------------------------------------------------------ Total current 4,696 10,107 7,952 - ------------------------------------------------------------ Deferred income tax benefit: Federal (646) (1,758) (1,335) State (617) (492) (784) - ------------------------------------------------------------ Total deferred (1,263) (2,250) (2,119) - ------------------------------------------------------------ Adjustment of net deferred tax asset for enacted changes in tax rates: Federal (304) -- -- State (90) -- -- - ------------------------------------------------------------- Total adjustment (394) -- -- - ------------------------------------------------------------- Provision for income taxes $3,039 $7,857 $5,833 =============================================================
The provisions for income taxes differ from the provisions computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income before taxes, as follows:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 1991 - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal income taxes due at statutory rate $4,248 $7,846 $6,056 (Reductions) increases in income taxes resulting from: Interest not taxable for federal income tax purposes (1,895) (1,735) (1,836) State franchise taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 982 1,753 1,226 Deferred benefit and other (296) (7) 387 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Provision for income taxes $3,039 $7,857 $5,833 =====================================================================
Note 9: Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair value of financial instruments which have a relative short period of time between their origination and their expected realization were valued using historical cost. Such financial instruments and their estimated fair values at December 31, were:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents $102,618 $139,497 Money market assets 250 1,366 Interest and taxes receivable 28,799 25,741 Non-interest bearing and interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits 1,313,908 1,258,353 Funds purchased 69,064 12,038 Interest payable 2,700 3,824
The fair value at December 31 of the following financial instruments was estimated using quoted market prices:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Investment securities available for sale $168,819 $ -- Investment securities held to maturity 563,563 581,768 Trading account securities 10 --
Loans were separated into two groups for valuation. Variable rate loans, which reprice frequently with changes in market rates, were valued using historical cost. Fixed rate loans were valued by discounting the future cash flows expected to be received from the loans using current interest rates charged on loans with similar characteristics. Additionally, the $25,587,000 and $24,742,000 reserves for loan losses as of December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively, were applied against the estimated fair value to recognize future defaults of contractual cash flows. The estimated fair market value of loans at December 31, was:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Loans $1,096,164 $1,171,630
The fair value of time deposits and notes and mortgages payable was estimated by discounting future cash flows related to these financial instruments using current market rates for financial instruments with similar characteristics.
The estimated fair values at December 31, were:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Time deposits $420,475 $534,920 Notes and mortgages payable 36,014 20,282
The estimated fair values of the Company's interest rate swaps, which are determined by dealer quotes and generally represent the amount that the Company would pay to terminate its swap contracts, were $(600,000) and $0, respectively, at December 31, 1993 and 1992.
These fair values do not represent actual amounts that may be realized upon any sale or liquidation of the related assets or liabilities. In addition, these values do not give effect to discounts to fair value which may occur when financial instruments are sold in larger quantities. The fair values presented above represent the Company's best estimate of fair value using the methodologies discussed above.
Note 10: Lease Commitments
Fifteen banking offices and three administrative service centers are owned and thirty-seven banking offices and two support facilities are leased. Substantially all the leases contain multiple renewal options and provisions for rental increases, principally for changes in the cost of living, property taxes and maintenance. The Company also leases certain pieces of equipment. Minimum future rental payments on operating leases, net of sublease income, at December 31, 1993, are as follows:
(In thousands) 1994 $ 3,253 1995 3,091 1996 2,632 1997 1,679 1998 1,183 Thereafter 3,659 - ------------------------------------------------- Total minimum lease payments $15,497 =================================================
Total rentals for premises and equipment net of sublease income included in non-interest expense were $3,862,000 in 1993, $3,910,000 in 1992 and $3,829,000 in 1991.
Note 11: Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Loan commitments are agreements to lend to a customer provided there is no violation of any condition established in the agreement. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future funding requirements. Loan commitments are subject to the Company's normal credit policies and collateral requirements. Unfunded loan commitments were $159.2 million at December 31, 1993.
Standby letters of credit commit the Company to make payments on behalf of customers when certain specified future events occur. Standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support customers short-term financing requirements and must meet the Company's normal credit policies and collateral requirements. Standby letters of credit outstanding were $6.4 million at December 31, 1993.
Interest rate swaps are agreements to exchange interest payments computed on notional amounts. The notional amounts do not represent exposure to credit risk; however, these agreements expose the Company to market risks associated with fluctuations of interest rates. As of December 31, 1993, the Company had entered into four interest rate swaps. The first two contracts have notional amounts totaling $25 million each and the second two contracts have notional amounts totaling $30 million each. On the first two contracts, which are scheduled to terminate in November and December of 1994, the Company pays an average fixed rate of interest of 5.06 percent and receives a variable rate of interest based on the London Interbank Offering Rate (LIBOR); on the second two contracts, scheduled to terminate in August of 1995, the Company pays a variable rate based on LIBOR and receives an average fixed rate of interest of 4.11 percent.
The LIBOR rate has averaged 3.39 percent from the date the first two swaps were entered through December 31, 1993 and 3.33 percent from the date the second two swaps were entered through December 31, 1993. The effect of entering into these contracts resulted in a decrease to net interest income of $659,000 for the period ended December 31, 1993.
The Company, because of the nature of its business, is subject to various threatened or filed legal cases. The Company, based on the advice of legal counsel, does not expect such cases will have material, adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations.
Note 12: Retirement Benefit Plans
The Company sponsors a defined benefit Retirement Plan covering substantially all of its salaried employees with one or more years of service. The Company's policy is to expense costs as they accrue as determined by the Projected Unit Cost method. The Company's funding policy is to contribute annually the maximum amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes.
The following table sets forth the Retirement Plans funded status as of December 31 and the pension cost for the years ended December 31:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Actuarial present value of benefit obligations: Vested benefit obligation $(11,245) $(10,625) - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Accumulated benefit obligation (11,430) (11,064) - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Projected benefit obligation (11,612) (11,275) Plan assets at fair market value 11,677 11,429 ================================================================= Funded status-projected benefit obligation (in excess of) or less than plan assets $65 $154 ================================================================= Comprised of: Prepaid pension cost $22 $182 Unrecognized net (loss) gain (75) (194) Unrecognized prior service cost 529 628 Unrecognized net obligation, net of amortization (411) (462) - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Total $65 $154 =================================================================
Net pension cost included in the following components: Service cost during the period $364 $384 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 744 754 Actual return on plan assets (1,012) (686) Net amortization and deferral 64 (271) - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Net periodic pension cost $160 $181 =================================================================
The discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation were 6.75 percent and 5 percent, respectively, at December 31, 1993 and 7 percent and 5 percent, respectively, at December 31, 1992. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets in 1993 and 1992 was 7 percent and 8 percent, respectively.
Effective January 1, 1992, the Company adopted a defined contribution Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan covering substantially all of its salaried employees with one or more years of service. Participant deferred profit-sharing account balances offset benefits accrued under the Retirement Plan which was amended effective January 1, 1992 to coordinate benefits with the Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan. The coordination of benefits results in the Retirement Plan benefit formula establishing the minimum value of participant retirement benefits which, if not provided by the Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan, are guaranteed by the Retirement Plan.
The costs charged to non-interest expense related to benefits provided by the Retirement Plan and the Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan were $1,160,000 in 1993, $1,037,000 in 1992 and $759,000 in 1991.
In addition to the Retirement Plan and the Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan, all salaried employees are eligible to participate in the voluntary Tax Deferred Savings/Retirement Plan (ESOP) upon completion of a 90-day introductory period. This plan allows employees to defer, on a pretax basis, a portion of their compensation as contributions to the plan. Participants are allowed to invest in five funds, including a Westamerica Bancorporation Common Stock Fund. The Company's matching contributions charged to operating expense were $482,000 in 1993, $462,000 in 1992 and $452,000 in 1991.
Effective January 1, 1993, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 106, Employers Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions (SFAS No. 106). Adoption of SFAS No. 106 required a change from the cash method to an actuarial based accrual method of accounting for postretirement benefits other than pensions. The Company offers continuation of group insurance coverage to employees electing early retirement, as defined by the Retirement Plan, for the period from the date of early retirement until age sixty-five. The Company contributes an amount toward early retirees insurance premiums which is fixed at the time of early retirement. The Company also reimburses Medicare Part B premiums for all retirees over age sixty-five, as defined by the Retirement Plan.
The following table sets forth the net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the year ended December 31, 1993 and the funded status of the plan at December 31, 1993: (In thousands)
Service cost $ 482 Interest cost 107 Actual return on plan assets -- Amortization of unrecognized transition obligation 61 Other, net (482) - ----------------------------------------------------------- Net periodic cost $ 168 =========================================================== Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation attributable to: Retirees $ 1,130 Fully eligible participants 265 Other 158 - ----------------------------------------------------------- Total 1,553 - ----------------------------------------------------------- Fair value of plan assets -- Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation in excess of plan assets $ 1,553 =========================================================== Comprised of: Unrecognized prior service cost -- Unrecognized net gain (loss) -- Unrecognized transition obligation 1,471 Recognized postretirement obligation 82 - ----------------------------------------------------------- Total $1,553 =========================================================== The discount rate used in measuring the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was 6.75 percent at December 31, 1993. The assumed health care cost trend rate used to measure the expected cost of benefits covered by the plan was 9 percent for 1994 and declined steadily to an ultimate trend rate of 4 percent beginning in 1999. The effect of a one percentage point increase on the assumed health care cost trend for each future year would increase the aggregate of the service cost and interest cost components of the 1993 net periodic cost by $73,000 and increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 1993 by $204,000.
Note 13: Related Party Transactions
Certain directors and executive officers of the Company were lending customers of the Company during 1993 and 1992. All such loans were made in the ordinary course of business on normal credit terms, including interest rates and collateral requirements. No related party loan represents more than normal risk of collection. Such loans were $5,238,000 and $10,591,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.
Note 14: Restrictions
Payment of dividends to the Company by Westamerica Bank, the largest subsidiary bank, is limited under regulations for Federal Reserve member banks. The amount that can be paid in any calendar year, without prior approval from regulatory agencies, cannot exceed the net profits (as defined) for that year plus the net profits of the preceding two calendar years less dividends declared. Under this regulation, Westamerica Bank, the largest subsidiary bank, was not restricted as to the payment of $13.6 million in dividends to the Company as of December 31, 1993. During 1992 and 1993, Napa Valley Bank, a banking subsidiary, was operating under a regulatory order which disallowed payment of dividends to the Company unless it reduced the level of problem assets, liquidated, or reserved adequately against, the real estate investments in its subsidiary company, and strengthened its loan loss reserve. Napa Valley Bank has complied with all conditions of the regulatory order which will be removed by the regulators based on their fourth quarter 1993 examination. Payment of dividends by the Company is also restricted under the terms of the note agreements as discussed in Note 6. Under the most restrictive of these agreements, $17.1 million was available for payment of dividends as of December 31, 1993. Under one of the note agreements, the Company has agreed to limit its funded debt to 40 percent of the total of funded debt plus shareholders' equity and maintain certain other financial ratios. The Company was in compliance with all such requirements as of December 31, 1993.
The Banks are required to maintain reserves with the Federal Reserve Bank equal to a percentage of its reservable deposits. The Banks daily average balance on deposit at the Federal Reserve Bank was $40.4 million in 1993 and $40.3 million in 1992.
Note 15: Westamerica Bancorporation (Parent Company Only)
Statements of Income (In thousands) Years ended December 31, 1993 1992* 1991* - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Dividends from subsidiaries $16,671 $ 8,630 $ 6,620 Interest from subsidiaries 315 61 72 Other income 2,781 1,158 1,082 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Total income 19,767 9,849 7,774 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest on borrowings 1,958 2,434 2,617 Salaries and benefits 4,526 782 475 Other non-interest expense 5,464 3,451 2,261 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Total expenses 11,948 6,667 5,353 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries 7,819 3,182 2,421 Income tax benefit 3,478 1,890 1,813 Equity in undistributed (loss) income of subsidiaries (1,842) 10,150 7,743 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income $9,455 $15,222 $11,977 ======================================================================= *Data has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis.
Balance Sheets (In thousands) Years ended December 31, 1993 1992* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Cash and cash equivalents $4,790 $ 1,729 Investment securities held-to-maturity 9,250 13,741 Loans 149 -- Investment in subsidiaries 154,257 145,762 Premises and equipment 29 2,506 Accounts receivable from subsidiaries 65 262 Other assets 2,056 2,704 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $170,596 $166,704 =========================================================================
Liabilities Long-term debt $ 14,796 $ 18,563 Notes payable to subsidiaries -- 2,493 Other liabilities 3,353 1,974 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 18,149 23,030 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shareholders' equity 152,447 143,674 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $170,596 $166,704 =========================================================================
Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) Years ended December 31, 1993 1992* 1991* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating Activities Net income $ 9,455 $15,222 $11,977 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 108 67 58 Equity in undistributed loss (income) of subsidiaries 1,842 (10,150) (7,743) Increase in equity in subsidiaries -- (1,797) -- (Increase) decrease in receivables from subsidiaries 197 1,020 (1,005) Provision for deferred income taxes 60 2,633 (551) Decrease (increase) in other assets 1,183 (1,394) (771) Increase in other liabilities 1,583 301 39 Gain on sale of Sonoma Valley Bank (668) -- -- Net gain on sale of land -- 43 -- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 13,760 5,945 2,004 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investing Activities Purchases of premises and equipment -- (2,189) (761) Net change in land held for sale (800) -- -- Net change in loan balances (149) -- -- Increase in investment in subsidiaries (9,874) (485) (510) Purchase of investment securities held-to-maturity (9,700) (13,991) (22,100) Proceeds from maturities of investment securities 14,191 10,500 23,100 Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment 2,369 2,149 -- Proceeds from sale of Sonoma Valley Bank 2,733 -- -- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used in investing activities (1,230) (4,016) (271) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financing Activities Net (decrease) increase in short-term debt -- (656) 453 Principal reductions of long-term debt and notes payable to subsidiaries (6,260) (2,611) (2,767) Proceeds from issuance of note payable to subsidiaries -- 1,368 -- Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,446 2,139 1,507 Unrealized loss (gains) on marketable equity securities -- 9 (9) Dividends paid (4,655) (2,987) (3,041) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used in financing activities (9,469) (2,738) (3,857) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 3,061 (809) (2,124) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,729 2,538 4,662 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents at year end $4,790 $1,729 $2,538 ========================================================================== *Data has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis.
Note 16: Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
* As originally reported ** Represents prices quoted on the American Stock Exchange. Quoted prices are not necessarily representative of actual transactions.
Note 17: Acquisition
On April 15, 1993, the Company issued approximately 2,122,740 shares of its common stock in exchange for all of the outstanding common stock of Napa Valley Bancorp, a bank holding company, whose subsidiaries included Napa Valley Bank ("NVB"), a California-based, state-chartered banking association, and Subsidiary, 88 percent interest in Bank of Lake County ("BLC"), a national banking association, 50 percent interest in Sonoma Valley Bank, a state banking association, Suisun Valley Bank, also a state chartered bank, and Napa Valley Bancorp Services Corporation ("NVBSC"), estabilshed to provide data processing and other services to Napa Valley Bancorp's subsidiaries. This business transaction (the "Merger") was accounted for as a pooling-of-interests combination and, accordingly, the consolidated financial statements and financial data for periods prior to the combination have been restated to include the accounts and results of operations of Napa Valley Bancorp. Certain reclassifications have been made to Napa Valley Bancorp to conform to Westamerica Bancorporation's presentation. Subsequent to the combination, Westamerica Bancorporation sold the 50 percent interest in Sonoma Valley Bank at a gain of $668,000. This business combination has been accounted for as a pooling-of-interests combination; and, accordingly, the consolidated financial statements and financial data for periods prior to the combination have been restated to include the accounts and results of operations of Napa Valley Bancorp. Certain reclassification have been made to Napa Valley Bancorp to conform to Westamerica Bancorporation's presentation.
The results of operations previously reported by the separate enterprises and the combined amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are summarized as follows.
Three months ended March 31, 1993 Years ended December 31, (In thousands) (unaudited) 1992 1991 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Interest Income: Westamerica Bancorporation $16,809 $67,192 $62,496 Napa Valley Bancorp 7,365 28,669 26,699 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Combined $24,174 $95,861 $89,195 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income (loss): Westamerica Bancorporation $3,675 $13,979 $11,762 Napa Valley Bancorp (656) 1,243 215 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Combined $3,019 $15,222 $11,977 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income (loss) Per Share: Westamerica Bancorporation* $.63 $2.40 $2.06 Napa Valley Bancorp* (.19) .36 .06
Combined $.38 $1.92 $1.52 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- * As originally reported.
Net income per share was reduced $.25 for the three months ended March 31, 1993, $.48 in 1992, and $.54 in 1991, attributable to dilution from shares issued in connection with the acquisition. In addition, net income of the Company for 1993 was reduced by an estimated $8.3 million due to the consolidation of Napa Valley Bancorp's branches and operations, certain merger-related expenses and the application of Westamerica Bancorporation's workout strategy to the non-performing assets of Napa Valley Bancorp.
There were no significant transactions between Westamerica Bancorporation and Napa Valley Bancorp prior to the combination.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information required by this Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference from the "Election of Directors" and "Executive Officers" section on Pages 2 through 9 of the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 22, 1994, which has been filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference from the "Executive Compensation" and "Retirement Benefits and Other Arrangements" section on Pages 11 through 16 of the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 22, 1994, which has been filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required by this Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference from the "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" section on Pages 9 and 10 of the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 22, 1994, which has been filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by this Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference from the "Indebtedness of Directors and Management" section on Page 6 of the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 22, 1994, which has been filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) 1. All Financial Statements
See Index to Financial Statements on page 36.
(a) 2. Financial statement schedules required by Item 8 of Form 10-K and by Item 14(d).
None (Information included in Financial Statements).
(a) 3. Exhibits The following documents are included or incorporated by reference in this annual report on Form 10-K.
Exhibit Number 3(a) Restated Articles of Incorporation (composite copy).
3(b)** By-laws.
10 Material contracts:
(a)* Incentive Stock Option Plan
(b)*** James M. Barnes --January 7, 1987 (Employment) (c)*** E. Joseph Bowler --January 7, 1987 (Employment) (d)*** Robert W. Entwisle --January 7, 1987 (Employment) (e)**** Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and between Westamerica Bancorporation and John Muir National Bank, proxy and prospectus dated November 27, 1991. (f)***** Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between Westamerica Bancorporation and Napa Valley Bancorp, proxy and prospectus dated November 12, 1992.
22 Subsidiaries of the registrant.
*Exhibit 10(a) is incorporated by reference from Exhibit A to the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 22, 1983, which was filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.
**Exhibits 3(b), is incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3(b) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1986.
***Exhibits 3(a), 10(b), 10(c) and 10(d) are incorporated herein by reference from Exhibits 3(a), 10(n), 10(o), and 10(q) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1986.
****Exhibit 3(e) is incorporated herein by reference from the Form S-4 dated November 27, 1991.
*****Exhibit 3(f) is incorporated herein by reference from the Form S-4 dated November 12, 1992.
The Corporation will furnish to shareholders a copy of any exhibit listed above, but not contained herein, upon written request to Mrs. M. Kitty Jones, Vice President and Secretary, Westamerica Bancorporation, P. O. Box 567, San Rafael, California 94915, and payment to the Corporation of $.25 per page.
(b) Report on Form 8-K
None
MANAGEMENTS LETTER OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
To the Shareholders:
The Management of Westamerica Bancorporation is responsible for the preparation, integrity, reliability and consistency of the information contained in this annual report. The financial statements, which necessarily include amounts based on judgments and estimates, were prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and prevailing practices in the banking industry. All other financial information appearing throughout this annual report is presented in a manner consistent with the financial statements.
Management has established and maintains a system of internal controls that provides reasonable assurance that the underlying financial records are reliable for preparing the financial statements, and that assets are safeguarded from unauthorized use or loss. This system includes extensive written policies and operating procedures and a comprehensive internal audit function, and is supported by the careful selection and training of staff, an organizational structure providing for division of responsibility, and a Code of Ethics covering standards of personal and business conduct. Management believes that, as of December 31, 1993 the Corporation's internal control environment is adequate to provide reasonable assurance as to the integrity and reliability of the financial statements and related financial information contained in the annual report.
The system of internal controls is under the general oversight of the Board of Directors acting through its Audit Committee, which is comprised entirely of outside directors.
The Audit Committee monitors the effectiveness of and compliance with internal controls through a continuous program of internal audit and credit examinations. This is accomplished through periodic meetings with Management, internal auditors, loan quality examiners, regulatory examiners and independent auditors to assure that each is carrying out their responsibilities.
The Corporation's financial statements have been audited by KPMG Peat Marwick, independent auditors elected by the shareholders. All financial records and related data, as well as the minutes of shareholders and directors meetings, have been made available to them. Management believes that all representations made to the independent auditors during their audit were valid and appropriate.
David L. Payne Chairman, President and CEO
James M. Barnes Executive Vice President and CFO
Dennis R. Hansen Senior Vice President and Controller
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Westamerica Bancorporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Westamerica Bancorporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1993 and 1992, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 1993. 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. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 1992 and the related statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the two year period ended December 31, 1992, and the related footnote disclosures have been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis. We did not audit the financial statements of Napa Valley Bancorp as of and for the periods ended December 31, 1992 and 1991, which statements reflect total assets constituting 30 percent in 1992 and net income constituting 8 percent and 2 percent in 1992 and 1991, respectively, of the related and restated consolidated totals. Those statements included in the 1992 and 1991 restated consolidated totals were audited by other auditors whose report has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for Napa Valley Bancorp, is based solely on the report of the other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits and the report of the other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of the other auditors, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Westamerica Bancorporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1993 and 1992, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 1993 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
San Francisco, California January 25, 1994
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION
By Dennis R. Hansen By James M. Barnes - ---------------------- -------------------- Senior Vice President and Controller Executive Vice President and (Principal Accounting Officer) Chief Financial Officer
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Signature Title Date
David L. Payne Chairman of the Board and 3/24/94 ------------------------------ Director and President and CEO
E. Joseph Bowler Senior Vice President 3/24/94 ------------------------------ and Treasurer
Etta Allen Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Louis E. Bartolini Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Charles I. Daniels, Jr. Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Don Emerson Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Arthur C. Latno Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Patrick D. Lynch Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Catherine Cope MacMillan Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
James A. Maggetti Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Dwight H. Murray,Jr.,M.D. Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Ronald A. Nelson Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Carl Otto Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Edward B. Sylvester Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Exhibit 22
WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION SUBSIDIARIES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1993
State of Incorporation
Westamerica Bank California
Napa Valley Bank California
Bank of Lake County California
Community Banker Services Corporation California


ITEM 7: MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion addresses information pertaining to the financial condition and results of operations of Westamerica Bancorporation (the Company) that may not be otherwise apparent from a review of the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes. It should be read in conjunction with those statements and notes found on pages 36 through 63, as well as with the other information presented throughout the report.
All financial information has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 merger with Napa Valley Bancorp (the Merger) on a pooling-of-interests basis.
The Company earned $9.5 million in 1993, representing a 38 percent decrease from 1992 record earnings of $15.2 million and a 21 percent reduction from 1991 earnings of $12.0 million. The 1993 results include a second quarter loss of $4.1 million, mostly due to $10.5 million after-tax merger-related charges that were taken in the form of asset write-downs, additions to the loan loss provision and other related charges. The asset write-downs and the additional loan loss provision reflect the Company's plan of asset resolution.
Components of Net Income (Percent of average earning assets) 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Net interest income* 5.48% 5.50% 5.21% Provision for loan losses (.53) (.39) (.59) Non-interest income 1.34 1.33 1.36 Non-interest expense (5.43) (5.00) (4.82) Taxes* (.33) (.59) (.48) - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income .53% .85% .68% =================================================================== Net income as a percentage of average total assets .48% .77% .62% * Fully taxable equivalent (FTE)
On a per share basis, 1993 net income was $1.17, compared to $1.92 and $1.52 in 1992 and 1991, respectively. During 1993, the Company continued to benefit from reductions in cost of funds, increases in service fees and other non-interest income, and expense controls. However, merger-related costs more than offset these benefits. Earnings in 1992 improved over 1991 principally due to higher net interest margin, lower provisions for loan losses and control of non-interest expense.
The Company's return on average total assets was .48 percent in 1993, compared to .77 percent and .62 percent in 1992 and 1991, respectively. Return on average equity in 1993 was 6.51 percent, compared to 11.16 percent and 9.52 percent, respectively, in the two previous years.
NET INTEREST INCOME
Although interest rates continued to decline during most of 1993, the continuing downward repricing of interest-bearing liabilities and a more favorable composition of deposits, represented by increasing volumes of lower costing demand and savings account balances and declining volumes of higher costing time deposits, prevented declining earning-asset yields from significantly eroding the Company's net interest margin.
Components of Net Interest Income
(In millions) 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest income $ 137.0 $ 154.8 $ 176.6 Interest expense (42.3) (58.9) (87.4) FTE adjustment 2.8 2.7 2.7 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income (FTE) $ 97.5 $ 98.6 $ 91.9 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Average interest earning assets $1,779.3 $1,793.8 $1,762.4 Net interest margin (FTE) 5.48% 5.50% 5.21%
Net interest income (FTE) in 1993 decreased $1.1 million from 1992 to $97.5 million. Interest income decreased $17.8 million from 1992, due to a $14.5 million reduction in the average balance of interest earning assets and a 93 basis point decline in yields. This was partially offset by a $16.6 million decrease in interest expense, the combination of a $41.3 million decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities and a 101 basis point decline in rates paid, in part due to a more favorable composition of deposits.
DISTRIBUTION OF AVERAGE ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
The following tables present, for the periods indicated, information regarding the consolidated average assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity, the amounts of interest income from average interest earning assets and the resulting yields, and the amount of interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities, expressed in thousand of dollars and rates. Average loan balances include non-performing loans. Interest income includes proceeds from loans on non-accrual status only to the extent cash payments have been received and applied as interest income. Yields on securities and certain loans have been adjusted upward to reflect the effect of income thereon exempt from federal income taxation at the current statutory tax rate. Amortized loan fees, which are included in interest and fee income on loans, were $1.5 million lower in 1993 than in 1992 and $2.6 million higher in 1992 than in 1991.
Distribution of average assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity Yields/Rates and interest margin Full Year 1993 (dollars in thousands) --------------------------- Interest Rates Average income/ earned/ balance expense paid - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Money market assets and funds sold $4,463 $170 3.80% Trading account securities 183 6 3.14 Investment securities 631,700 39,794 6.30 Loans: Commercial 615,981 53,990 8.76 Real estate construction 55,038 4,745 8.62 Real estate residential 168,379 13,322 7.91 Consumer 303,567 27,726 9.13 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest earning assets 1,779,311 139,753 7.85
Other assets 200,561 - ------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $1,979,872 ======================================================= Liabilities and shareholders' equity Deposits Non-interest bearing demand $330,867 -- -- Savings and interest-bearing transaction 938,475 19,305 2.06% Time less $100,000 340,122 14,176 4.17 Time $100,000 or more 135,505 4,837 3.57 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing deposits 1,414,102 38,318 2.71 Funds purchased 57,135 1,937 3.39 Notes and mortgages payable 17,959 2,016 11.22 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,489,196 42,271 2.84 Other liabilities 14,652 Shareholders' equity 145,157 - ------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,979,872 ======================================================= Net interest spread (1) 5.01% Net interest income and interest margin (2) $97,482 5.48% ===============================================================
(1) Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest-earning assets less the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. (2) Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average interest earning assets.
Full Year 1992 (dollars in thousands) --------------------------- Interest Rates Average income/ earned/ balance expense paid - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Money market assets and funds sold $42,964 $1,765 4.11% Trading account securities 103 4 3.67 Investment securities 534,793 40,332 7.54 Loans: Commercial 646,359 60,050 9.29 Real estate construction 76,173 7,058 9.27 Real estate residential 168,030 15,314 9.11 Consumer 325,393 33,003 10.14 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest earning assets 1,793,815 157,526 8.78
Other assets 175,609 - ------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $1,969,424 ======================================================= Liabilities and shareholders' equity Deposits Non-interest bearing demand $284,366 -- -- Savings and interest-bearing transaction 903,211 26,518 2.94% Time less $100,000 406,161 20,948 5.16 Time $100,000 or more 184,799 8,365 4.53 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing deposits 1,494,171 55,831 3.74 Funds purchased 15,729 698 4.44 Notes and mortgages payable 20,439 2,363 11.56 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,530,339 58,892 3.85 Other liabilities 18,263 Shareholders' equity 136,456 - ------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,969,424 ======================================================= Net interest spread (1) 4.93% Net interest income and interest margin (2) $98,634 5.50% ===============================================================
(1) Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest-earning assets less the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. (2) Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average interest earning assets.
Full Year 1991 (dollars in thousands) --------------------------- Interest Rates Average income/ earned/ balance expense paid - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Money market assets and funds sold $39,182 $2,227 5.68% Trading account securities 835 54 6.47 Investment securities 446,283 39,218 8.79 Loans: Commercial 672,999 71,512 10.63 Real estate construction 96,654 11,002 11.38 Real estate residential 150,943 15,436 10.23 Consumer 355,502 39,798 11.19 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest earning assets 1,762,398 179,247 10.17
Other assets 169,089 - ------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $1,931,487 ======================================================= Liabilities and shareholders' equity Deposits Non-interest bearing demand $265,383 -- -- Savings and interest-bearing transaction 773,904 36,119 4.67% Time less $100,000 466,487 31,838 6.83 Time $100,000 or more 230,276 15,113 6.56 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing deposits 1,470,667 83,070 5.65 Funds purchased 26,885 1,676 6.23 Notes and mortgages payable 22,464 2,611 11.62 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,520,016 87,357 5.75 Other liabilities 20,886 Shareholders' equity 125,202 - ------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,931,487 ======================================================= Net interest spread (1) 4.42% Net interest income and interest margin (2) $91,890 5.21% =============================================================== (1) Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest- earning assets less the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. (2) Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average interest earning assets.
RATE AND VOLUME VARIANCES.
The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in interest income and interest expense from changes in average assets and liability balances (volume) and changes in average interest rates for the periods indicated. Changes not solely attributable to volume or rates have been allocated in proportion to the respective volume and rate components.
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
The provision for loan losses was $9.5 million in 1993, including a $3.1 million merger-related provision in the second quarter, reflecting a different workout strategy for loans and properties acquired in the Merger, compared to $7.0 million in 1992 and $10.4 million in 1991. The level of the provision reflects the Company's continuing efforts to improve loan quality by enforcing strict underwriting and administration procedures and aggressively pursuing collection efforts with troubled debtors. For further information regarding net credit losses and the reserve for loan losses, see the Non-Performing Assets section of this report.
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
The Company maintains a securities portfolio consisting of U.S.Treasury, U.S. Government Agencies and Corporations, State and political subdivisions, asset-backed and other securities. Investment securities are held in safekeeping by an independent custodian. In May 1993, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" ("SFAS No.115"). The statement addresses the accounting and reporting for investments in equity securities that have a readily determinable fair value and for all investments in debt securities. The statement requires that all securities be classified, at acquisition, into one of three categories: held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, and trading. SFAS No. 115 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1993; however, early implementation is permitted. The Company elected to implement SFAS No. 115 effective as of December 31, 1993.
The classification of all securities is determined at the time of acquisition. In classifying securities as being held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading, the Banks consider their collateral needs, asset/liability management strategies, liquidity needs, interest rate sensitivity and other factors that will determine the intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity.
The objective of the investment securities held-to-maturity is to strengthen the portfolio yield, and to provide collateral to pledge for federal, state and local government deposits and other borrowing facilities. The investments held-to-maturity had an average term to maturity of 47 months at December 31, 1993 and, as of the same date, those investments included $547.2 million in fixed rate and $9.9 million in adjustable rate securities.
Investment securities available-for-sale are typically used to supplement the Banks' liquidity portfolio with the objective of increasing the portfolio yield. Unrealized net gains and losses on these securities are recorded as an adjustment to equity net of taxes, and are not reflected in the current earnings of the Company. If the security is sold, any gain or loss is recorded as a charge to earnings and the equity adjustment is reversed. At December 31, 1993, the Banks held $168.8 million classified as investments available-for-sale. At December 31, 1993, $2.5 million, net of taxes was recognized as the unrealized net gain related to these securities.
The amount of trading securitiess at December 31, 1993, was not material.
For more information on investment securities, see Notes 1 and 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements on pages 43 to 47 of this report.
The following table shows the book value of the Company's investment securities (in thousands of dollars) as of the dates indicated:
December 31, 1993 1992 1991 - ----------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Treasury $249,613 $126,522 $24,411 U.S. government agencies and corporations 254,691 237,753 299,219 States and political subdivisions (domestic) 127,297 87,031 74,847 Asset backed securities 65,433 82,270 79,743 Other securities 28,842 36,660 37,404 - ----------------------------------------------------------- Total $725,876 $570,236 $515,624 ===========================================================
The following table is a summary of the relative maturities (in thousands of dollars) and yields of the Company's investment securities as of December 31, 1993. Weighted average yields have been computed by dividing annual interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, by book value of the related securities. Yields on state and political subdivision securities have been calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the federal tax rate of 34 percent.
LOAN PORTFOLIO
The following table shows the composition of loans of the Company (in thousands of dollars) by type of loan or type of borrower, on the dates indicated. Secured loans are classified by type of securities and unsecured by the purpose of the loan.
Maturities and Sensitivity of Selected Loans to Changes in Interest Rates
The following table shows the maturity distribution and interest rate sensitivity of Commercial and Real estate construction loans at December 31, 1993.*
*Excludes loans to individuals and residential mortgages totaling $461,450. These types of loans are typically paid in monthly installments over a number of years. **Includes demand loans
Commitments and Lines of Credit
It is not the policy of the Company to issue formal commitments on lines of credit except to a limited number of well established and financially responsible local commercial enterprises. Such commitments can be either secured or unsecured and are typically in the form of revolving lines of credit for seasonal working capital needs. Occasionally, such commitments are in the form of Letters of Credit to facilitate the customer's particular business transaction. Commitment fees generally are not charged except where Letters of Credit are involved. Commitments and lines of credit typically mature within one year. See also Note 11 of the Consolidated Notes to the Financial Statements on page 55.
RISK ELEMENTS
The Company closely monitors the markets in which it conducts its lending Company's primary market areas, in Management's view such impact has not had a material, adverse effect on the Company's liquidity and capital resources. The Company continues its strategy to control its exposure to real estate development loans and increase diversification of credit risk. Asset reviews are performed using grading standards and criteria similar to those employed by bank regulatory agencies. Assets receiving lesser grades fall under the classified assets category which includes all non-performing assets. These occur when known information about possible credit problems causes Management to have doubts about the ability of such borrowers to comply with loan repayment terms. These loans have varying degrees of uncertainty and may become non-performing assets. Classified assets receive an elevated level of Management attention to ensure collection. Total classified assets peaked following the second quarter Merger but declined significantly by December 31, 1993 due to extensive asset write-downs, loan collections, real estate liquidations and restructurings of the Napa Valley Bank loan portfolio reflecting the Company's workout strategy.
Non-Performing Assets
Non-performing assets include non-accrual loans, loans 90 days past due and still accruing, other real estate owned and loans classified as substantively foreclosed. Loans are placed on non-accrual status upon reaching 90 days or more delinquent, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Interest previously accrued on loans placed on non-accrual status is charged against interest income. Loans secured by real estate with temporarily impaired values and commercial loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties are placed on non-accrual status even though the borrowers continue to repay the loans as scheduled. Such loans are classied by Management as performing non-accrual and are included in total non-performing assets. Performing non-accrual loans are reinstated to accrual status when improvements in credit quality eliminate the doubt as to the full collectibility of both interest and principal. When the ability to fully collect non-accrual loan principal is in doubt, cash payments received are applied against the principal balance of the loan until such time as full collection of the remaining recorded balance is expected. Any subsequent interest received is recorded as interest income on a cash basis.
Non-Performing Assets (In millions) 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Performing non-accrual loans $ 1.9 $ 1.1 $ 2.2 $16.0 $10.7 Non-performing non-accrual loans 7.2 14.9 37.7 9.3 -- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-accrual loans 9.1 16.0 39.9 25.3 10.7 Loans 90 or more days past due and still accruing .3 .1 1.0 6.2 6.8 Loan collateral substantively foreclosed 5.4 16.6 7.1 6.0 6.0 Other real estate owned 12.5 17.9 4.9 2.7 4.2 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total non-performing assets $27.3 $50.6 $52.9 $40.2 $27.7 ============================================================================ Reserve for loan losses as a percentage of non-accrual loans and loans 90 or more days past due and still accruing 272% 153% 58% 60% 91%
Performing non-accrual loans increased $800,000 to $1.9 million at December 31, 1993. This increase was principally due to one condominium construction loan. Non-performing non-accrual loans decreased $7.7 million to $7.2 million at December 31, 1993 due to loan collections, write-downs, foreclosure of loan collateral and reclassifications to loan collateral substantively foreclosed. Both loan collateral substantively foreclosed and other real estate owned declined $16.6 million due to asset write-downs and liquidations. The amount of gross interest income that would have been recorded for non-accrual loans for the year ending December 31, 1993, if all such loans had been current in accordance with their original terms while outstanding during the period, was $980,000. The amount of interest income that was recognized on non-accrual loans from cash payments made during the year ended December 31, 1993 totaled $345,000, representing an annualized yield of 3.06 percent. Cash payments received which were applied against the book balance of performing and non-performing non-accrual loans outstanding at December 31, 1993, totaled $534,000 compared to $104,000 in 1992.
Restructured loans totaled $4,432,000 at December 31, 1993, $319,000 at December 31, 1992, $2,892,000 at December 31, 1991 $2,200,000, at December 31, 1990 and $5,927,000 at December 31, 1989.
CREDIT LOSS EXPERIENCE
The Company's reserve for loan losses is maintained at a level estimated by Management to be adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably credit loss experience, the amount of past due, non-performing and classified loans, recommendations of regulatory authorities, prevailing economic conditions and other factors. Initially, the reserve is allocated to segments of the loan portfolio based in part on quantitative analyses of historical credit loss experience. Criticized and classied loan balances are analyzed using both a linear regression model and standard allocation percentages. The results of this analysis are applied to current criticized and classied loan balances to allocate the reserve to the respective segments of the loan portfolio. In addition, loans with similar characteristics not usually criticized using regulatory guidelines due to their small balances and numerous accounts, are analyzed based on the historical rate of net losses and delinquency trends and are grouped by the number of days the payment on those loans are delinquent. While these factors are essentially judgmental and may not be reduced to a mathematical formula, Management considers that the $25.6 million reserve for loan losses, which constituted 2.30 percent of total loans at December 31, 1993, to be adequate as a reserve against inherent losses. Management continues to evaluate the loan portfolio and assess current economic conditions that will dictate future reserve levels.
In May 1993, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued statement No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan (SFAS 114) which addresses the accounting treatment of certain impaired loans and amends FASB Statements No. 5 and No. 15. SFAS 114 does not address the overall adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. SFAS 114 is effective January 1, 1995 but earlier implementation is encouraged.
A loan is considered 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. Under SFAS 114, impairment is measured based on the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loans effective interest rate. Alternatively, impairment may be measured by using the loans observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if repayment is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral.
The Company intends to implement SFAS 114 in January 1995. The impact of implementation on the financial statements has not been determined, since measurement will be contingent upon the inventory of impaired loans outstanding as of January 1, 1995.
ALLOCATION OF RESERVE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The reserve for loan losses has been established to absorb possible future losses throughout the loan portfolio and off balance sheet credit risk. The Company's reserve for loan losses is maintained at a level estimated by management to be adequate to provide for losses that are reasonably foreseeable based upon specific conditions and other factors. The reserve is allocated to segments of the loan portfolio based in part upon quantitative analyses of historical net losses relative to loan balances outstanding. Criticized and classified loan balances, as identified by management using criteria similar to those used by the Banks' regulators, and historical net losses on those balances are analyzed using both a linear regression and standard allocation percentages model. The results of this statistical analysis are applied to current criticized and classified loan balances to allocate the reserve for loan losses to the respective segments of the loan portfolio. In addition, homogeneous loans, which are not usually criticized using regulatory guidelines due to their small balances and numerous accounts, are analyzed based on historical rates of net loan losses experienced for loans grouped by the number of days payments are delinquent. Such rates of net loan losses are applied to the current aging of homogeneous loans to allocate the reserve for loan losses. Management may judgmentally adjust the allocation of the reserve for loan losses based on changes in underwriting standards, anticipated rates of net loan losses which may differ from historical experience, economic conditions, the experience of credit officers and any other factors considered pertinent. Management's continuing evaluation of the loan portfolio and assessment of current economic conditions will dictate future reserve levels.
The following tables present the allocation of the loan loss reserve balance on the dates indicated:
(in thousands) December 31 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loans as Loans as Allocation Percent of Allocation Percent of of reserve Total of reserve Total Type of loan balance Loans balance Loans - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commercial $12,537 55.0% $13,551 53.4% Real estate construction 2,538 3.6 964 5.4 Real estate residential 85 15.5 545 14.8 Consumer 3,921 25.9 3,872 26.4 Unallocated portion of reserve 6,506 -- 5,810 -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $25,587 100.0% $24,742 100.0% ===============================================================================
(in thousands) December 31 1991 1990 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Loans as Loans as Allocation Percent of Allocation Percent of of reserve Total of reserve Total Type of loan balance Loans balance Loans -------- -------- -------- -------- Commercial $8,325 52.7% $2,698 52.5% Real estate construction 2,336 7.1 4,360 9.5 Real estate residential 50 12.9 29 10.4 Consumer 2,363 27.3 1,782 27.6 Unallocated portion of reserve 10,779 -- 10,132 -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $23,853 100.0% $19,001 100.0% ===============================================================================
(in thousands) December 31 1989 - ------------------------------------------------------------ Loans as Allocation Percent of of reserve Total Type of loan balance Loans -------- -------- Commercial $5,216 52.4% Real estate construction 2,709 11.9 Real estate residential 0 10.3 Consumer 853 25.4 Unallocated portion of reserve 7,182 -- - ------------------------------------------------------------- Total $15,960 100.0% =============================================================
The reduced allocation to commercial loans from December 31, 1992 to December 31, 1993 is primarily due to a reduction in the balance of criticized loans. The increased allocation to construction loans over the same period is attributable to an increase in criticized loans due to the recessionary environment. The increase in the unallocated portion of the reserve is due to the establishment of an additional "recessionary reserve" to recognize the potential for increased chargeoffs. The changes in the allocation to loan portfolio segments from December 31, 1991 to December 31, 1992 reflect changes in criticized and classified loan balances. The decreased allocation to construction loans is attributable to a decrease in criticized loans due to full collection or principal reducing payments received from customers. The increased allocation to commercial and consumer loans is attributable to a reduced level of recoveries.
ASSET AND LIABILITY MANAGEMENT
The fundamental objective of the Company's management of assets and liabilities is to maximize its economic value while maintaining adequate liquidity and a conservative level of interest-rate risk. The principal sources of asset liquidity are investment securities available for sale. At December 31, 1993, investment securities available for sale totaled $168.8 million.
The Company generates significant liquidity from its operating activities. The Company's profitability in 1993, 1992 and 1991 generated substantial increases in the cash flow provided from operations for such years to $28.4 million, $33.4 million and $26.7 million, respectively.
Additional cash flow is provided by financing activities, primarily the acceptance of customer deposits and short-term borrowings from banks. After a considerable increase in deposits in 1991 of $66.2 million, growth was only $600,000 in 1992 and the Company experienced a decline of $58.7 million in 1993 mostly due to deposits sold in connection with the sale of Sonoma Valley Bank. In addition to a $57.0 million compensating increase in short-term borrowings in 1993, Westamerica Bank issued in December a ten-year, $20.0 million subordinated capital note that qualifies as Tier II Capital and will be used as a source of liquidity for working capital purposes.
The Company uses cash flows from operating and financing activities to make investments in loans, money market assets and investment securities. Continuing with the strategy to reduce its exposure to real estate development loans, net loan repayments were $68.1 million, $32.8 million and $15.5 million in 1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively. The net repayment of loans resulted in added liquidity for the Company, which was used to increase its investment securities portfolios by $153.4 million, $75.8 million and $130.0 million in 1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively.
Interest rate risk is influenced by market forces. However, that risk may be controlled by monitoring and managing the repricing characteristics of assets and liabilities. In evaluating exposure to interest rate risk, the Company considers the effects of various factors in implementing interest rate risk management activities, including the utilization of interest rate swaps. Interest rate swaps outstanding at December 31, 1993 had aggregate notional amounts of $110.0 million of which $50.0 million matures in 1994 and $60.0 million matures in 1995. These interest rate swaps were entered into to hedge the adverse impact interest rate fluctuations have on interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits in the current interest rate environment.
The primary analytical tool used by Management to gauge interest-rate sensitivity is a simulation model used by many major banks and bank regulators. This industry standard model is used to simulate the effects on net interest income of changes in market interest rates that are up to 2 percent higher or 2 percent lower than current levels. The results of the model indicate that the mix of interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities at December 31, 1993 would not, in the view of Management, expose the Company to an unacceptable level of interest rate risk.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's capital position represents the level of capital available to support continued operations and expansion. The Company's primary captial resource is shareholders' equity, which increased $8.8 million or 6.1 percent from the previous year end and increased $23.0 million or 17.8 percent from December 31, 1991.
As a result of the Company's profitability, the retention of earnings and slow asset growth, the ratio of equity to total assets increased to 7.6 percent at December 31, 1993, up from 7.3 percent at December 31, 1992 and 6.6 percent at December 31, 1991. Tier I risk-based capital to risk-adjusted assets increased to 11.11 percent at December 31, 1993, from 10.02 percent at year end 1992. The ratio of total risk-based capital to risk-adjusted assets increased to 14.40 percent at December 31, 1993, from 12.01 percent at December 31, 1992.
Capital to Risk-Adjusted Assets
Minimum Regulatory Capital Minimum Regulatory Capital At December 31, 1993 1992 Requirements - ----------------------------------------------------------- Tier I Capital 11.11% 10.02% 4.00% Total Capital 14.40 12.01 8.00 Leverage ratio 7.42 7.39 4.00
The risk-based capital ratios improved in 1993 due to two factors: equity capital grew at a faster rate than total assets, and the decline in loan volumes and increase in investment securities reduced the level of risk-adjusted assets.
FINANCIAL RATIOS
The following table shows key financial ratios for the periods indicated.
For the Years Ended 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return on average total assets 0.48% 0.77% 0.62% Return on average shareholders' equity 6.51% 11.16% 9.52% Average shareholders' equity as a percent of: Average total assets 7.33% 6.93% 6.48% Average total loans 12.70% 11.22% 9.81% Average total deposits 8.32% 7.67% 7.21%
DEPOSITS
The following table sets forth, by time remaining to maturity the Company's domestic time deposits in amounts of $100,000 or more (in thousands of dollars).
Time Remaining to Maturity December 31, 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------ Three months or less $73,988 $92,581 $139,487 Three to six months 23,817 46,378 58,564 Six months to 12 months 10,503 12,895 10,695 Over 12 months 4,685 6,630 6,699 - ------------------------------------------------------------ Total $112,993 $158,484 $215,445 ============================================================
See additional disclosures in Note 6 to Consolidated Financial statements on page 52 of this report.
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
The following table sets forth the short-term borrowings of the Company. (In thousands)
December 31 1993 1992 1991 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal funds purchased $25,000 $ -- $ --
Other borrowed funds: Retail repurchase agreements 28,038 4,099 3,204 Other 16,026 7,939 6,366 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Total other borrowed funds $44,064 $12,038 $9,570 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Total funds purchased $12,038 $12,038 $9,570 =======================================================================
Further details of the other borrowed funds are: (In thousands)
December 31 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Outstanding Average during the year $37,284 $11,509 $18,865 Maximum during the year 68,608 19,055 44,558 Interest rates Average during the period 3.13% 4.73% 6.51% Average at period end 3.04 3.23 6.80
NON-INTEREST INCOME
Components of Non-Interest Income (In millions) 1993 1992 1991 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Service charges on deposit accounts $ 12.8 $ 12.4 $ 12.1 Merchant credit card 2.2 2.9 2.9 Mortgage banking income 1.5 1.8 1.5 Brokerage commissions .8 .6 .4 Net investment securities gains -- 1.1 1.7 Sale of Sonoma Valley Bank .7 -- -- Automobile receivable servicing 1.3 -- .5 Other 4.6 5.0 4.9 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $ 23.9 $ 23.8 $ 24.0 =======================================================================
Non-interest income increased to $23.9 million in 1993. Higher income from servicing automobile receivables, the sale of the Company's 50 percent interest in Sonoma Valley Bank, higher brokerage commissions, increased fees from deposit services, gains recognized on the sale of Napa Valley Bancorp cardholder portfolio and lower write-offs of mortgage service receivables, were partially offset by lower credit card merchant fees and lower mortgage servicing fees. 1992 non-interest income also reflects $1.1 million gains on the sale of investment securities held for sale. In 1992, non-interest income decreased $200,000 from the previous year, resulting principally from lower gains of investment securities held-for-sale and lower income from servicing automobile receivables partially offset by higher deposit account fees, mortgage banking income and brokerage commissions.
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Components of Non-Interest Expense (In millions) 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Salaries $ 31.6 $ 33.7 $ 34.7 Other personnel benefits 7.4 7.2 7.1 Other real estate owned 13.2 6.2 2.9 Occupancy 8.6 8.5 8.4 Equipment 6.2 5.3 5.5 FDIC insurance assessment 4.1 4.0 3.5 Data processing 3.7 3.1 3.0 Professional fees 3.1 3.3 3.3 Operational losses 2.0 .7 .5 Stationery and supplies 1.9 1.7 1.8 Advertising and public relations 1.8 1.8 2.0 Loan expense 1.6 1.4 1.3 Merchant credit card 1.1 1.7 1.9 Insurance .9 1.0 .7 Other 9.4 10.0 8.3 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $ 96.6 $ 89.6 $ 84.9 =================================================================== Average full-time equivalent staff 905 1,092 1,148
Non-interest expense increased $7.0 million or 8 percent in 1993 compared with an increase of $4.7 million or 6 percent in 1992. The increase in 1993 is the direct result of merger-related foreclosed real estate owned expenses, reflecting a $10.0 million write-down of assets acquired in the Merger to fair value net of estimated selling costs reflecting the implementation of the Company's workout strategy, and other costs associated with the Merger, including $1.2 million in relocation costs, chargeoffs of $921,000 for obsolete furniture and equipment, $745,000 in investment banker fees, and other merger-related costs totaling approximately $1.2 million. Partially offsetting these increases in 1993 non-interest expense, salaries decreased $2.1 million, or 6 percent, reflecting the benefits realized from consolidation of operations after the Merger. Merchant credit card, professional fees and insurance expenses also decreased from 1992.
The ratio of average assets per full-time equivalent staff was $2.2 million in 1993 compared to $1.8 million in 1992; the Company strategy to improve efficiency can be clearly seen in the reduction of the average number of full-time equivalent staff from 1,092 in 1992 to 905 in 1993.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX
The provision for income tax decreased $4.9 million in 1993 as a direct result of lower pretax income and a $394,000 revaluation adjustment of deferred tax assets due to an increase in statutory tax rates. The provision was $3.0 million in 1993 compared to $7.9 million in 1992 and $5.8 million in 1991. The higher provision in 1992 is a direct result of higher pretax income.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA Page
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1993 and 1992 36 Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 38 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 40 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 41 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 43 Management's Letter of Financial Responsibility 67 Independent Auditors' Report 68
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) December 31, 1993 1992* - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Cash and cash equivalents (Note 14) $ 102,618 $ 139,497 Money market assets 250 1,366 Trading account securities 10 -- Investment securities available-for-sale (Note 2) 168,819 -- Investment securities held-to-maturity; market value of $563,563 in 1993 and $581,768 in 1992 (Note 2) 557,057 570,236 Loans, net of reserve for loan losses of: $25,587 at December 31, 1993 $24,742 at December 31, 1992 (Notes 3, 4 and 13) 1,089,152 1,166,205 Loan collateral substantively foreclosed and other real estate owned 17,905 34,506 Land held for sale 800 1,123 Investment in joint venture 766 1,026 Premises and equipment, net (Notes 5 and 6) 25,341 26,959 Interest receivable and other assets (Note 8) 41,701 40,431 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $2,004,419 $1,981,349 =========================================================================== Liabilities Deposits: Non-interest bearing $ 369,820 $ 323,719 Interest bearing: Transaction 289,322 369,871 Savings 654,766 564,763 Time (Notes 2 and 6) 417,320 531,565 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deposits 1,731,228 1,789,918 Funds purchased 69,064 12,038 Liability for interest, taxes, other expenses, minority interest and other (Note 8) 15,328 16,382 Notes and mortgages payable (Notes 6 and 14) 36,352 19,337 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 1,851,972 1,837,675 Commitments and contingent liabilities (Notes 4, 10 and 11) -- -- Shareholders' Equity (Notes 7 and 14) Common stock (no par value) Authorized- 20,000 shares Issued and outstanding- 8,080 shares in 1993 and 8,000 shares in 1992 52,499 51,053 Capital surplus 10,831 10,831 Unrealized gains on securities available for sale (Note 2) 2,527 -- Retained earnings 86,590 81,790 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total shareholders' equity 152,447 143,674 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,004,419 $1,981,349 ===========================================================================
*Data has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands, except per share amounts) For the years ended December 31, 1993 1992* 1991* - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest Income Loans $ 99,607 $115,357 $137,656 Money market assets and federal funds sold 298 1,745 2,191 Trading account securities 6 4 54 Investment securities: U.S. Treasury 10,284 4,484 6,159 Securities of U.S. government agencies and corporations 13,994 18,802 18,406 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 5,894 5,358 5,272 Asset backed 4,942 5,809 5,675 Other 1,891 3,194 1,139 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest income 136,916 154,753 176,552 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest Expense Transaction deposits 4,219 7,680 13,371 Savings deposits 15,085 18,838 22,748 Time deposits (Note 6) 19,014 29,314 46,950 Funds purchased 1,937 698 1,677 Notes and mortgages payable (Note 6) 2,016 2,362 2,611 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest expense 42,271 58,892 87,357 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Interest Income 94,645 95,861 89,195 Provision for loan losses (Note 3) 9,452 7,005 10,418 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 85,193 88,856 78,777 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-Interest Income Service charges on deposit accounts 12,809 12,437 12,056 Merchant credit card 2,217 2,900 2,881 Mortgage banking 1,467 1,808 1,457 Brokerage commissions 839 555 392 Net investment securities gain 68 1,066 1,742 Other 6,546 5,061 5,448 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total non-interest income 23,946 23,827 23,976 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-Interest Expense Salaries and related benefits (Note 12) 39,007 40,826 40,252 Other real estate owned 11,550 5,183 2,884 Occupancy (Notes 5 and 10) 8,625 8,524 8,401 Equipment (Notes 5 and 10) 6,195 5,302 5,522 FDIC insurance assessment 4,079 4,021 3,545 Data processing 3,658 3,137 2,964 Professional fees 3,071 3,332 3,346 Other 20,460 19,279 18,029 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total non-interest expense 96,645 89,604 84,943 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Income Before Income Taxes 12,494 23,079 17,810 Provision for income taxes (Note 8) 3,039 7,857 5,833 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income $ 9,455 $ 15,222 $ 11,977 ====================================================================== Average common shares outstanding 8,054 7,933 7,855 Per Share Data (Notes 7 and 17) Net income $ 1.17 $ 1.92 $ 1.52
Dividends declared .57 .51 .44
*Data has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (In thousands)
*Data has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands)
For the years ended December 31, 1993 1992* 1991* - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating Activities Net income $ 9,455 $ 15,222 $ 11,977 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 3,622 4,198 4,189 Loan loss provision 9,452 7,005 10,418 Amortization of net deferred loan (cost)/fees (462) 615 433 (Increase) decrease in interest income receivable (2,542) 1,070 1,698 Decrease (increase) in other assets 2,888 (3,204) 2,062 Decrease in income taxes payable (1,529) (1,179) (2,752) Decrease in interest expense payable (1,169) (1,933) (1,145) (Decrease) increase in accrued expenses (1,809) 1,420 (405) Net gain on sale of investment securities (68) (1,066) (1,742) Loss (gain) on sale of developed land -- 2,930 (107) Loss (gains) on sales/write-down of premises and equipment 1,476 225 (86) Originations of loans for resale (92,374) (100,055) (102,300) Proceeds from sale of loans originated for resale 92,536 103,855 102,019 Loss on sale/write-down of property acquired in satisfaction of debt 9,618 3,507 2,559 Gain on sale of Sonoma Valley Bank (668) -- -- Net (purchases) maturities of trading securities (10) 779 (130) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 28,416 33,389 26,688 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investing Activities Net repayments of loans 68,109 32,782 15,470 Purchases of money market assets (325) (16,833) (34,551) Purchases of investment securities (427,886) (339,583) (269,505) Purchases of property, plant and equipment (3,481) (4,416) (5,161) Improvements on developed land -- (1,435) -- Proceeds from maturity/sale of money market assets 1,441 17,574 34,301 Proceeds from maturity of securities 274,451 263,793 139,549 Proceeds from sale of securities 184 21,128 49,580 Proceeds from sale of property and equipment -- 1,640 858 Net proceeds from sale of developed land 356 1,928 107 Proceeds from disposition of property acquired in satisfaction of debt 6,313 4,513 624 Proceeds from sale of Sonoma Valley Bank 2,733 -- -- Net repayments on loan collateral substantively foreclosed 669 1,187 629 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used in investing activities (77,436) (17,722) (68,099) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financing Activities Net increase (decrease) in deposits (58,691) 617 66,203 Net (decrease) increase in federal funds purchased 57,026 2,468 (25,529) Proceeds from issuance of capital notes 20,000 -- -- Principal payments on notes and mortgages payable (2,985) (2,423) (1,672) Exercise of stock options 1,446 2,214 1,525 Retirement of stock -- (204) (843) Unrealized loss (gain) in marketable equity securities -- 9 (9) Dividends paid (4,655) (2,987) (3,041) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 12,141 (306) 36,634 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (36,879) 15,361 (4,777) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 139,497 124,136 128,913 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $102,618 $139,497 $124,136 =========================================================================== Supplemental disclosures: Loans transferred to other real estate owned and substantively repossessed $16,111 $36,572 $9,132 Interest paid 42,982 57,491 87,163 Income tax payments 5,700 9,773 9,045 Unrealized gain on securities available for sale 2,527 -- --
*Data has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Westamerica Bancorporation NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1: Business and Accounting Policies
Westamerica Bancorporation, a registered bank holding Company, (the Company), provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers in Northern California through its subsidiary banks (the Banks), Westamerica Bank and Subsidiary, Bank of Lake County and Napa Valley Bank and Subsidiary. The Banks are subject to competition from other financial institutions and to regulations of certain agencies and undergo periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and general practices within the banking industry. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements. In preparing the financial statements, Management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the dates of the balance sheets and revenues and expenses for the periods indicated.
Principles of Consolidation. The financial statements include the accounts of the Company, a registered bank holding company, and all the Company's subsidiaries which include the Banks and Community Banker Services Corporation and Subsidiary. Significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All data has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis.
Cash Equivalents. Cash equivalents include Due From Banks balances and Federal Funds Sold which are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of interest rate volatility.
Securities. Marketable investment securities at December 31, 1993 consist of U.S. Treasury, U. S. Government Agencies and Corporations, Municipal, asset-backed and other securities. The Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities (SFAS No. 115) at December 31, 1993. Under SFAS No. 115, the Company classifies its debt and marketable equity securities into one of three categories: trading, available-for-sale or held-to-maturity. Trading securities are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term. Held-to-maturity securities are those securities which the Company has the ability and intent to hold until maturity. All other securities not included in trading or held-to-maturity are classied as available-for-sale.
Trading and available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value. Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at amortized cost, adjusted for the amortization or accretion of premiums or discounts.
Unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings. Unrealized gains and losses, net of the related tax effect, on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and are reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity until realized.
Unrealized gains and losses associated with transfers of securities from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale are recorded as a separate component of shareholders' equity. The unrealized gains or losses included in the separate component of shareholders' equity for securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity are maintained and amortized into earnings over the remaining life of the security as an adjustment to yield in a manner consistent with the amortization or accretion of premium or discount on the associated security.
A decline in the market value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below cost that is deemed other than temporary, results in a charge to earnings and the establishment of a new cost basis for the security.
Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted over the life of the related investment security as an adjustment to yield using the effective interest method. Dividend and interest income are recognized when earned. Realized gains and losses for securities classied as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity are included in earnings and are derived using the specific identification method for determining the cost of securities sold.
Loans and Reserve for Loan Losses. The reserve for loan losses is a combination of specific and general reserves available to absorb estimated future losses in the loan portfolio and is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for such losses. Credit reviews of the loan portfolio, designed to identify problem loans and to monitor these estimates, are conducted continually, taking into consideration market conditions, current and anticipated developments applicable to the borrowers and the economy, and the results of recent examinations by regulatory agencies. Management approves the conclusions resulting from credit reviews. Ultimate losses may vary from current estimates. Adjustments to previous estimates of loan losses are charged to income in the period which they become known.
Unearned interest on discounted loans is amortized over the life of these loans, using the sum-of-the-months digits method for which the results are not materially different from those obtained by using the interest method. For all other loans, interest is accrued daily on the outstanding balances. Loans which are more than 90 days delinquent with respect to interest or principal, unless they are well secured and in the process of collection, and other loans on which full recovery of principal or interest is in doubt, are placed on non-accrual status.
Non-refundable fees and certain costs associated with originating or acquiring loans are deferred and amortized as an adjustment to interest income over the estimated respective loan lives. Loans held for sale are identified upon origination and are reported at the lower of cost or fair value on an individual loan basis.
Other Real Estate Owned and Loan Collateral Substantively Foreclosed. Other real estate owned includes property acquired through foreclosure or forgiveness of debt. These properties are transferred at fair value, which becomes the new cost basis of the property. Losses recognized at the time of acquiring property in full or partial satisfaction of loans are charged against the reserve for loan losses. Subsequent losses incurred due to the declines in property values as identified in independent property appraisals are recognized as non-interest expense. Routine holding costs, such as property taxes, insurance and maintenance, and losses from sales and dispositions are recognized as non-interest expense.
The Company classifies loans as loan collateral substantively foreclosed (substantive repossessions) when the borrower has little or no equity in the collateral, when proceeds for repayment of the loan can be expected to come only from the operation or sale of the collateral, and the debtor has either formally or effectively abandoned control of the collateral to the Company or has retained control of the collateral but, because of the current financial condition of the debtor or the economic prospects for the debtor and/or collateral in the foreseeable future, it is doubtful that the debtor will be able to rebuild equity in the collateral or otherwise repay the loan in the foreseeable future. Losses recognized at the time the loans are reclassified as substantive repossessions are charged against the reserve for loan losses. Subsequent losses incurred due to subsequent declines in property values, as identified in independent property appraisals, are recognized as non-interest expense. Routine holding costs, such as property taxes, insurance and maintenance, and losses from sales and dispositions are recognized as non-interest expense.
Premises and Equipment. Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each type of asset. Estimated useful lives of premises and equipment range from 20 to 50 years and from 3 to 20 years, respectively. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the terms of the lease or their estimated useful life, whichever is shorter. Fully depreciated and/or amortized assets are removed from the Company's balance sheet.
Interest Rate Swap Agreements. The Company uses interest rate swap agreements as an asset/liability management tool to reduce interest rate risk. Interest rate swap agreements are exchanges of fixed and variable interest payments based on a notional principal amount. The primary risk associated with swaps is the exposure to movements in interest rates and the ability of the counter parties to meet the terms of the contracts. The Company controls the credit risk of the these agreements through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures. The Company is not a dealer but an end user of these instruments and does not use them speculatively.
Accounted for as hedges, the differential to be paid or received on such agreements is recognized over the life of the agreements. Payments made or received in connection with early termination of interest rate swap agreements are recognized over the remaining term of the swap agreement.
Earnings Per Share. Earnings per share amounts are computed on the basis of the weighted average of common shares outstanding during each of the years presented.
Income Taxes. The Company and its subsidiaries file consolidated tax returns. For financial reporting purposes, the income tax effects of transactions are recognized in the year in which they enter into the determination of recorded income, regardless of when they are recognized for income tax purposes. Accordingly, the provisions for income taxes in the consolidated statements of income include charges or credits for deferred income taxes relating to temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements.
Other. Securities and other property held by the Banks in a fiduciary or agency capacity are not included in the financial statements since such items are not assets of the Company or its subsidiaries. Certain amounts in prior years financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current years presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported income.
Note 2: Investment Securities
An analysis of investment securities available-for-sale as of December 31, 1993, is as follows:
*Includes $24.6 million in Collateralized Mortgage Obligations with the following maturities: 1 year or less $9.4 million; 1 to 5 years $15.2 million. The average yield of these securities is 5.56 percent.
An analysis of investment securities held-to-maturity as of December 31, 1993, is as follows:
*Includes $162.6 million in Collateralized Mortgage Obligations with the following maturities: 1 year or less $9.9 million; 1 to 5 years $9.3 million; 5 to 10 years $71.3 million; over 10 years $72.1 million. These securities have a market value of $162.4 million and an average yield of 5.45 percent.
As of December 31, 1993, $173.5 million of investment securities held-to- maturity were pledged to secure public deposits.
A summary of investment securities portfolio held-to-maturity as of December 31, 1992, is as follows:
Gross Gross Book unrealized unrealized Fair Value gains losses Value - -------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Treasury securities $126,522 $2,208 ($156) $128,574 Securities of U.S. Govt. Agencies and Corporations 237,753 4,919 (517) 242,155 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 87,031 3,655 (197) 90,489 Asset Backed (Automobile Receivables) 82,270 1,040 (105) 83,205 Other Securities (Preferred Stocks & Corporate Bonds) 36,660 735 (50) 37,345 - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Securities Held-to-maturity $570,236 $12,557 ($1,025) $581,768 ====================================================================
Note 3: Loans and Reserve for Loan Losses
Loans at December 31, consisted of the following:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------- Commercial $ 266,448 $ 439,494 Real estate-commercial 346,308 196,401 Real estate-construction 40,533 63,886 Real estate-residential 172,245 175,834 Installment and personal 304,993 334,215 Unearned income (15,788) (18,883) - ------------------------------------------------------- Gross loans 1,114,739 1,190,947 Loan loss reserve (25,587) (24,742) - ------------------------------------------------------- Net loans $1,089,152 $1,166,205 =======================================================
Included in real estate-residential at December 31, 1993 and 1992 are loans held for resale of $5.9 million and $3.6 million, respectively, the cost of which approximates market value.
Changes in the loan loss reserve were: (In thousands) 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance at January 1, $24,742 $23,853 $19,002 Sale of Sonoma Valley Bank (684) -- -- Provision for loan losses 9,452 7,005 10,418 Credit losses (10,091) (8,794) (9,140) Credit loss recoveries 2,168 2,678 3,573 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance at December 31, $25,587 $24,742 $23,853 ==================================================================
Restructured loans were $4.4 million and $319,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.
The following is a summary of interest foregone on restructured loans for the years ended December 31:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------- Interest income that would have been recognized had the loans performed in accordance with their original terms $472 $135 $173 Less: Interest income recognized on restructured loans (218) -- (8) - ------------------------------------------------------------- Interest foregone on restructured loans $254 $135 $165 =============================================================
Note 4: Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company's business activity is with customers in Northern California. The loan portfolio is well diversified with no industry comprising greater than ten percent of total loans outstanding as of December 31, 1993.
The Company has a significant number of credit arrangements that are secured by real estate collateral. In addition to real estate loans outstanding as disclosed in Note 3, the Company had loan commitments and stand by letters of credit related to real estate loans of $18.7 million at December 31, 1993. The Company requires collateral on all real estate loans and generally attempts to maintain loan-to-value ratios no greater than 75 percent on commercial real estate loans and no greater than 80 percent on residential real estate loans.
Note 5: Premises and Equipment
A summary as of December 31, follows: Accumulated Depreciation and Net (In thousands) Cost Amortization Book Value - -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Land $ 3,735 $ -- $ 3,735 Buildings and improvements 20,072 (6,876) 13,196 Leasehold improvements 2,537 (1,513) 1,024 Furniture and equipment 14,347 (6,961) 7,386 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $40,691 $(15,350) $25,341 =========================================================================
Land $5,483 $ -- $ 5,483 Buildings and improvements 19,131 (7,225) 11,906 Leasehold improvements 4,878 (2,929) 1,949 Furniture and equipment 19,711 (12,090) 7,621 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $49,203 $(22,244) $26,959 =========================================================================
Depreciation and amortization included in non-interest expense amount to $3,621,800 in 1993, $4,198,000 in 1992 and $4,189,400 in 1991.
Note 6: Borrowed Funds
Notes payable include the unsecured obligations of the Company as of December 31, 1993 and 1992, as follows:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Unsecured note dated September, 1976, interest payable semiannually at 9 7/8% and principal payments of $267 due annually to September 1, 1996. $ 196 $ 463
Unsecured note dated May, 1984, interest payable quarterly at 12.95% and principal payments of $1,000 due annually beginning September 1, 1991 and ending on September 1, 1996. Note agreement provides for partial prepayment under certain conditions without penalty and for prepayment of all or a portion of the note under certain conditions with a premium which decreases over the contractual term. 2,100 3,100
Equity contract notes, originated in April 1986 and maturing on April 1, 1996. Interest payable semiannually at 11 5/8% and principal payments of $2,500 due annually, on April 1, starting in 1993. 7,500 10,000
Senior notes, originated in May 1988 and maturing on June 30, 1995. Interest payable semiannually at 10.87% and principal payment due at maturity. 5,000 5,000
Subordinated note, issued by Westamerica Bank, originated in December 1993 and maturing September 30, 2003. Interest at an annual rate of 6.99% payable semiannually on March 31 and September 30, with principal due at maturity. 20,000 -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total notes payable $34,796 $18,563 ========================================================================
Mortgages payable of $524,000 consist of a note of Westamerica Bank secured by a deed of trust on premises having a net book value of $790,000 and $824,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. The note, which has an effective interest rate of 10 percent, is scheduled to mature in April 1995.
Included in notes and mortgages payable are senior liens on other real estate, land held for sale and investments in joint venture properties that totaled $1,032,000 and $250,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.
The combined aggregate amount of maturities of notes payable is $3,696,000, $8,500,000, $2,600,000, $0 and $0 for the years 1994 through 1998, and $20,000,000 thereafter.
At December 31, 1993, the Company had unused lines of credit amounting to $7,500,000. Compensating balance arrangements are not significant to the operations of the Company.
At December 31, 1993, the Banks had $113.0 million in time deposit accounts in excess of $100,000; interest on these accounts in 1993 was $4,837,000.
Note 7: Shareholders' Equity
In April 1982, the Company adopted an Incentive Stock Option Plan and 413,866 shares were reserved for issuance. Under this plan, all options are currently exercisable and terminate 10 years from the date of the grant. Under the Stock Option Plan adopted by the Company in 1985, 750,000 shares have been reserved for issuance. Stock appreciation rights, incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options and restricted performance shares are available under this plan. Options are granted at fair market value and are generally exercisable in equal installments over a three-year period with the first installment exercisable one year after the date of the grant. Each incentive stock option has a maximum ten-year term while non-qualified stock options may have a longer term. The 1985 plan was amended in 1990 to provide for restricted performance share (RPS) grants. An RPS grant becomes fully vested after three years of being awarded, provided that the Company has attained its performance goals for such three-year period. At December 31, 1993, 299,046 options were available for grant under the 1985 Stock Option Plan.
Information with respect to options outstanding and options exercised under the plans is summarized in the following table:
Number Option Price of shares* $ per share $ Total Shares under option at December 31: 1993 313,564 8.88- 24.50 5,766,400 1992 278,544 6.06- 22.00 4,249,399 1991 400,247 6.06- 22.00 6,202,300 Options exercised during: 1993 51,260 8.88- 22.00 692,157 1992 168,423 6.06- 13.29 1,975,000 1991 120,362 6.06- 13.63 997,700 * Issuable upon exercise.
At December 31, 1993, options to acquire 164,794 shares of common stock were exercisable.
Shareholders have authorized issuance of two new classes of 1,000,000 shares each, to be denominated Class B Common Stock and Preferred Stock, respectively, in addition to the 20,000,000 shares of Common Stock presently authorized. At December 31, 1993, no shares of Class B or Preferred Stock had been issued. At December 31, 1993, the Company's Tier I Capital was $149,937,000 and Total Capital was $194,415,000 or 11.11 percent and 14.40 percent, respectively, of risk-adjusted assets.
In December 1986, the Company declared a dividend distribution of one common share purchase right (the Right) for each outstanding share of common stock. The Rights are exercisable only in the event of an acquisition of, or announcement of a tender offer to acquire, 15 percent or more of the Company's stock or 50 percent or more of its assets without the prior consent of the Board of Directors. If the Rights become exercisable, the holder may purchase one share of the Company's common stock for $65. Following an acquisition of 15 percent of the Company's common stock or 50 percent or more of its assets without prior consent of the Company, each right will also entitle the holder to purchase $130 worth of common stock of the Company for $65. Under certain circumstances, the Rights may be redeemed by the Company at a price of $.05 per right prior to becoming exercisable and in certain circumstances thereafter. The Rights expire on December 31, 1999, or earlier, in connection with certain Board-approved transactions.
Note 8: Income Taxes
Effective January 1, 1992, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, (SFAS No. 109). Adoption of SFAS No. 109 required a change from the deferred method to the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the deferred method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement reported amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards.] Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
The components of the net deferred tax asset as of December 31, are as follows:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred tax asset Reserve for loan losses $ 10,321 $ 9,013 State franchise taxes 676 941 Deferred compensation 534 723 Real estate owned 2,742 1,851 Net deferred loan fees -- 268 Other 1,037 587 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- 15,310 13,383 Valuation allowance -- -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deferred tax asset 15,310 13,383 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred tax liability Net deferred loan costs 502 -- Fixed assets depreciation 1,164 1,171 Securities available-for-sale 1,864 -- Other 148 373 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deferred tax liability 3,678 1,544 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Net deferred tax asset $11,632 $11,839 =================================================================== The Company believes a valuation allowance is not needed to reduce the deferred tax asset because there is no material portion of the deferred tax asset that will not be realized through sufficient taxable income.
The provisions for federal and state income taxes consist of amounts currently payable and amounts deferred which, for the years ended December 31, are as follows:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 1991 - ------------------------------------------------------------ Current income tax expense: Federal $2,501 $6,977 $5,314 State 2,195 3,130 2,638 - ------------------------------------------------------------ Total current 4,696 10,107 7,952 - ------------------------------------------------------------ Deferred income tax benefit: Federal (646) (1,758) (1,335) State (617) (492) (784) - ------------------------------------------------------------ Total deferred (1,263) (2,250) (2,119) - ------------------------------------------------------------ Adjustment of net deferred tax asset for enacted changes in tax rates: Federal (304) -- -- State (90) -- -- - ------------------------------------------------------------- Total adjustment (394) -- -- - ------------------------------------------------------------- Provision for income taxes $3,039 $7,857 $5,833 =============================================================
The provisions for income taxes differ from the provisions computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income before taxes, as follows:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 1991 - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal income taxes due at statutory rate $4,248 $7,846 $6,056 (Reductions) increases in income taxes resulting from: Interest not taxable for federal income tax purposes (1,895) (1,735) (1,836) State franchise taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 982 1,753 1,226 Deferred benefit and other (296) (7) 387 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Provision for income taxes $3,039 $7,857 $5,833 =====================================================================
Note 9: Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair value of financial instruments which have a relative short period of time between their origination and their expected realization were valued using historical cost. Such financial instruments and their estimated fair values at December 31, were:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents $102,618 $139,497 Money market assets 250 1,366 Interest and taxes receivable 28,799 25,741 Non-interest bearing and interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits 1,313,908 1,258,353 Funds purchased 69,064 12,038 Interest payable 2,700 3,824
The fair value at December 31 of the following financial instruments was estimated using quoted market prices:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Investment securities available for sale $168,819 $ -- Investment securities held to maturity 563,563 581,768 Trading account securities 10 --
Loans were separated into two groups for valuation. Variable rate loans, which reprice frequently with changes in market rates, were valued using historical cost. Fixed rate loans were valued by discounting the future cash flows expected to be received from the loans using current interest rates charged on loans with similar characteristics. Additionally, the $25,587,000 and $24,742,000 reserves for loan losses as of December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively, were applied against the estimated fair value to recognize future defaults of contractual cash flows. The estimated fair market value of loans at December 31, was:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Loans $1,096,164 $1,171,630
The fair value of time deposits and notes and mortgages payable was estimated by discounting future cash flows related to these financial instruments using current market rates for financial instruments with similar characteristics.
The estimated fair values at December 31, were:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Time deposits $420,475 $534,920 Notes and mortgages payable 36,014 20,282
The estimated fair values of the Company's interest rate swaps, which are determined by dealer quotes and generally represent the amount that the Company would pay to terminate its swap contracts, were $(600,000) and $0, respectively, at December 31, 1993 and 1992.
These fair values do not represent actual amounts that may be realized upon any sale or liquidation of the related assets or liabilities. In addition, these values do not give effect to discounts to fair value which may occur when financial instruments are sold in larger quantities. The fair values presented above represent the Company's best estimate of fair value using the methodologies discussed above.
Note 10: Lease Commitments
Fifteen banking offices and three administrative service centers are owned and thirty-seven banking offices and two support facilities are leased. Substantially all the leases contain multiple renewal options and provisions for rental increases, principally for changes in the cost of living, property taxes and maintenance. The Company also leases certain pieces of equipment. Minimum future rental payments on operating leases, net of sublease income, at December 31, 1993, are as follows:
(In thousands) 1994 $ 3,253 1995 3,091 1996 2,632 1997 1,679 1998 1,183 Thereafter 3,659 - ------------------------------------------------- Total minimum lease payments $15,497 =================================================
Total rentals for premises and equipment net of sublease income included in non-interest expense were $3,862,000 in 1993, $3,910,000 in 1992 and $3,829,000 in 1991.
Note 11: Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Loan commitments are agreements to lend to a customer provided there is no violation of any condition established in the agreement. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future funding requirements. Loan commitments are subject to the Company's normal credit policies and collateral requirements. Unfunded loan commitments were $159.2 million at December 31, 1993.
Standby letters of credit commit the Company to make payments on behalf of customers when certain specified future events occur. Standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support customers short-term financing requirements and must meet the Company's normal credit policies and collateral requirements. Standby letters of credit outstanding were $6.4 million at December 31, 1993.
Interest rate swaps are agreements to exchange interest payments computed on notional amounts. The notional amounts do not represent exposure to credit risk; however, these agreements expose the Company to market risks associated with fluctuations of interest rates. As of December 31, 1993, the Company had entered into four interest rate swaps. The first two contracts have notional amounts totaling $25 million each and the second two contracts have notional amounts totaling $30 million each. On the first two contracts, which are scheduled to terminate in November and December of 1994, the Company pays an average fixed rate of interest of 5.06 percent and receives a variable rate of interest based on the London Interbank Offering Rate (LIBOR); on the second two contracts, scheduled to terminate in August of 1995, the Company pays a variable rate based on LIBOR and receives an average fixed rate of interest of 4.11 percent.
The LIBOR rate has averaged 3.39 percent from the date the first two swaps were entered through December 31, 1993 and 3.33 percent from the date the second two swaps were entered through December 31, 1993. The effect of entering into these contracts resulted in a decrease to net interest income of $659,000 for the period ended December 31, 1993.
The Company, because of the nature of its business, is subject to various threatened or filed legal cases. The Company, based on the advice of legal counsel, does not expect such cases will have material, adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations.
Note 12: Retirement Benefit Plans
The Company sponsors a defined benefit Retirement Plan covering substantially all of its salaried employees with one or more years of service. The Company's policy is to expense costs as they accrue as determined by the Projected Unit Cost method. The Company's funding policy is to contribute annually the maximum amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes.
The following table sets forth the Retirement Plans funded status as of December 31 and the pension cost for the years ended December 31:
(In thousands) 1993 1992 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Actuarial present value of benefit obligations: Vested benefit obligation $(11,245) $(10,625) - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Accumulated benefit obligation (11,430) (11,064) - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Projected benefit obligation (11,612) (11,275) Plan assets at fair market value 11,677 11,429 ================================================================= Funded status-projected benefit obligation (in excess of) or less than plan assets $65 $154 ================================================================= Comprised of: Prepaid pension cost $22 $182 Unrecognized net (loss) gain (75) (194) Unrecognized prior service cost 529 628 Unrecognized net obligation, net of amortization (411) (462) - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Total $65 $154 =================================================================
Net pension cost included in the following components: Service cost during the period $364 $384 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 744 754 Actual return on plan assets (1,012) (686) Net amortization and deferral 64 (271) - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Net periodic pension cost $160 $181 =================================================================
The discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation were 6.75 percent and 5 percent, respectively, at December 31, 1993 and 7 percent and 5 percent, respectively, at December 31, 1992. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets in 1993 and 1992 was 7 percent and 8 percent, respectively.
Effective January 1, 1992, the Company adopted a defined contribution Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan covering substantially all of its salaried employees with one or more years of service. Participant deferred profit-sharing account balances offset benefits accrued under the Retirement Plan which was amended effective January 1, 1992 to coordinate benefits with the Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan. The coordination of benefits results in the Retirement Plan benefit formula establishing the minimum value of participant retirement benefits which, if not provided by the Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan, are guaranteed by the Retirement Plan.
The costs charged to non-interest expense related to benefits provided by the Retirement Plan and the Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan were $1,160,000 in 1993, $1,037,000 in 1992 and $759,000 in 1991.
In addition to the Retirement Plan and the Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan, all salaried employees are eligible to participate in the voluntary Tax Deferred Savings/Retirement Plan (ESOP) upon completion of a 90-day introductory period. This plan allows employees to defer, on a pretax basis, a portion of their compensation as contributions to the plan. Participants are allowed to invest in five funds, including a Westamerica Bancorporation Common Stock Fund. The Company's matching contributions charged to operating expense were $482,000 in 1993, $462,000 in 1992 and $452,000 in 1991.
Effective January 1, 1993, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 106, Employers Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions (SFAS No. 106). Adoption of SFAS No. 106 required a change from the cash method to an actuarial based accrual method of accounting for postretirement benefits other than pensions. The Company offers continuation of group insurance coverage to employees electing early retirement, as defined by the Retirement Plan, for the period from the date of early retirement until age sixty-five. The Company contributes an amount toward early retirees insurance premiums which is fixed at the time of early retirement. The Company also reimburses Medicare Part B premiums for all retirees over age sixty-five, as defined by the Retirement Plan.
The following table sets forth the net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the year ended December 31, 1993 and the funded status of the plan at December 31, 1993: (In thousands)
Service cost $ 482 Interest cost 107 Actual return on plan assets -- Amortization of unrecognized transition obligation 61 Other, net (482) - ----------------------------------------------------------- Net periodic cost $ 168 =========================================================== Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation attributable to: Retirees $ 1,130 Fully eligible participants 265 Other 158 - ----------------------------------------------------------- Total 1,553 - ----------------------------------------------------------- Fair value of plan assets -- Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation in excess of plan assets $ 1,553 =========================================================== Comprised of: Unrecognized prior service cost -- Unrecognized net gain (loss) -- Unrecognized transition obligation 1,471 Recognized postretirement obligation 82 - ----------------------------------------------------------- Total $1,553 =========================================================== The discount rate used in measuring the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was 6.75 percent at December 31, 1993. The assumed health care cost trend rate used to measure the expected cost of benefits covered by the plan was 9 percent for 1994 and declined steadily to an ultimate trend rate of 4 percent beginning in 1999. The effect of a one percentage point increase on the assumed health care cost trend for each future year would increase the aggregate of the service cost and interest cost components of the 1993 net periodic cost by $73,000 and increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 1993 by $204,000.
Note 13: Related Party Transactions
Certain directors and executive officers of the Company were lending customers of the Company during 1993 and 1992. All such loans were made in the ordinary course of business on normal credit terms, including interest rates and collateral requirements. No related party loan represents more than normal risk of collection. Such loans were $5,238,000 and $10,591,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.
Note 14: Restrictions
Payment of dividends to the Company by Westamerica Bank, the largest subsidiary bank, is limited under regulations for Federal Reserve member banks. The amount that can be paid in any calendar year, without prior approval from regulatory agencies, cannot exceed the net profits (as defined) for that year plus the net profits of the preceding two calendar years less dividends declared. Under this regulation, Westamerica Bank, the largest subsidiary bank, was not restricted as to the payment of $13.6 million in dividends to the Company as of December 31, 1993. During 1992 and 1993, Napa Valley Bank, a banking subsidiary, was operating under a regulatory order which disallowed payment of dividends to the Company unless it reduced the level of problem assets, liquidated, or reserved adequately against, the real estate investments in its subsidiary company, and strengthened its loan loss reserve. Napa Valley Bank has complied with all conditions of the regulatory order which will be removed by the regulators based on their fourth quarter 1993 examination. Payment of dividends by the Company is also restricted under the terms of the note agreements as discussed in Note 6. Under the most restrictive of these agreements, $17.1 million was available for payment of dividends as of December 31, 1993. Under one of the note agreements, the Company has agreed to limit its funded debt to 40 percent of the total of funded debt plus shareholders' equity and maintain certain other financial ratios. The Company was in compliance with all such requirements as of December 31, 1993.
The Banks are required to maintain reserves with the Federal Reserve Bank equal to a percentage of its reservable deposits. The Banks daily average balance on deposit at the Federal Reserve Bank was $40.4 million in 1993 and $40.3 million in 1992.
Note 15: Westamerica Bancorporation (Parent Company Only)
Statements of Income (In thousands) Years ended December 31, 1993 1992* 1991* - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Dividends from subsidiaries $16,671 $ 8,630 $ 6,620 Interest from subsidiaries 315 61 72 Other income 2,781 1,158 1,082 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Total income 19,767 9,849 7,774 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest on borrowings 1,958 2,434 2,617 Salaries and benefits 4,526 782 475 Other non-interest expense 5,464 3,451 2,261 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Total expenses 11,948 6,667 5,353 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries 7,819 3,182 2,421 Income tax benefit 3,478 1,890 1,813 Equity in undistributed (loss) income of subsidiaries (1,842) 10,150 7,743 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income $9,455 $15,222 $11,977 ======================================================================= *Data has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis.
Balance Sheets (In thousands) Years ended December 31, 1993 1992* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Cash and cash equivalents $4,790 $ 1,729 Investment securities held-to-maturity 9,250 13,741 Loans 149 -- Investment in subsidiaries 154,257 145,762 Premises and equipment 29 2,506 Accounts receivable from subsidiaries 65 262 Other assets 2,056 2,704 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $170,596 $166,704 =========================================================================
Liabilities Long-term debt $ 14,796 $ 18,563 Notes payable to subsidiaries -- 2,493 Other liabilities 3,353 1,974 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 18,149 23,030 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shareholders' equity 152,447 143,674 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $170,596 $166,704 =========================================================================
Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) Years ended December 31, 1993 1992* 1991* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating Activities Net income $ 9,455 $15,222 $11,977 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 108 67 58 Equity in undistributed loss (income) of subsidiaries 1,842 (10,150) (7,743) Increase in equity in subsidiaries -- (1,797) -- (Increase) decrease in receivables from subsidiaries 197 1,020 (1,005) Provision for deferred income taxes 60 2,633 (551) Decrease (increase) in other assets 1,183 (1,394) (771) Increase in other liabilities 1,583 301 39 Gain on sale of Sonoma Valley Bank (668) -- -- Net gain on sale of land -- 43 -- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 13,760 5,945 2,004 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investing Activities Purchases of premises and equipment -- (2,189) (761) Net change in land held for sale (800) -- -- Net change in loan balances (149) -- -- Increase in investment in subsidiaries (9,874) (485) (510) Purchase of investment securities held-to-maturity (9,700) (13,991) (22,100) Proceeds from maturities of investment securities 14,191 10,500 23,100 Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment 2,369 2,149 -- Proceeds from sale of Sonoma Valley Bank 2,733 -- -- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used in investing activities (1,230) (4,016) (271) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financing Activities Net (decrease) increase in short-term debt -- (656) 453 Principal reductions of long-term debt and notes payable to subsidiaries (6,260) (2,611) (2,767) Proceeds from issuance of note payable to subsidiaries -- 1,368 -- Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,446 2,139 1,507 Unrealized loss (gains) on marketable equity securities -- 9 (9) Dividends paid (4,655) (2,987) (3,041) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used in financing activities (9,469) (2,738) (3,857) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 3,061 (809) (2,124) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,729 2,538 4,662 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents at year end $4,790 $1,729 $2,538 ========================================================================== *Data has been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis.
Note 16: Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
* As originally reported ** Represents prices quoted on the American Stock Exchange. Quoted prices are not necessarily representative of actual transactions.
Note 17: Acquisition
On April 15, 1993, the Company issued approximately 2,122,740 shares of its common stock in exchange for all of the outstanding common stock of Napa Valley Bancorp, a bank holding company, whose subsidiaries included Napa Valley Bank ("NVB"), a California-based, state-chartered banking association, and Subsidiary, 88 percent interest in Bank of Lake County ("BLC"), a national banking association, 50 percent interest in Sonoma Valley Bank, a state banking association, Suisun Valley Bank, also a state chartered bank, and Napa Valley Bancorp Services Corporation ("NVBSC"), estabilshed to provide data processing and other services to Napa Valley Bancorp's subsidiaries. This business transaction (the "Merger") was accounted for as a pooling-of-interests combination and, accordingly, the consolidated financial statements and financial data for periods prior to the combination have been restated to include the accounts and results of operations of Napa Valley Bancorp. Certain reclassifications have been made to Napa Valley Bancorp to conform to Westamerica Bancorporation's presentation. Subsequent to the combination, Westamerica Bancorporation sold the 50 percent interest in Sonoma Valley Bank at a gain of $668,000. This business combination has been accounted for as a pooling-of-interests combination; and, accordingly, the consolidated financial statements and financial data for periods prior to the combination have been restated to include the accounts and results of operations of Napa Valley Bancorp. Certain reclassification have been made to Napa Valley Bancorp to conform to Westamerica Bancorporation's presentation.
The results of operations previously reported by the separate enterprises and the combined amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are summarized as follows.
Three months ended March 31, 1993 Years ended December 31, (In thousands) (unaudited) 1992 1991 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Interest Income: Westamerica Bancorporation $16,809 $67,192 $62,496 Napa Valley Bancorp 7,365 28,669 26,699 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Combined $24,174 $95,861 $89,195 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income (loss): Westamerica Bancorporation $3,675 $13,979 $11,762 Napa Valley Bancorp (656) 1,243 215 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Combined $3,019 $15,222 $11,977 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income (loss) Per Share: Westamerica Bancorporation* $.63 $2.40 $2.06 Napa Valley Bancorp* (.19) .36 .06
Combined $.38 $1.92 $1.52 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- * As originally reported.
Net income per share was reduced $.25 for the three months ended March 31, 1993, $.48 in 1992, and $.54 in 1991, attributable to dilution from shares issued in connection with the acquisition. In addition, net income of the Company for 1993 was reduced by an estimated $8.3 million due to the consolidation of Napa Valley Bancorp's branches and operations, certain merger-related expenses and the application of Westamerica Bancorporation's workout strategy to the non-performing assets of Napa Valley Bancorp.
There were no significant transactions between Westamerica Bancorporation and Napa Valley Bancorp prior to the combination.
ITEM 9.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
PART III
ITEM 10.



ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information required by this Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference from the "Election of Directors" and "Executive Officers" section on Pages 2 through 9 of the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 22, 1994, which has been filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.
ITEM 11.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference from the "Executive Compensation" and "Retirement Benefits and Other Arrangements" section on Pages 11 through 16 of the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 22, 1994, which has been filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.
ITEM 12.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required by this Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference from the "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" section on Pages 9 and 10 of the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 22, 1994, which has been filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.
ITEM 13.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by this Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference from the "Indebtedness of Directors and Management" section on Page 6 of the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 22, 1994, which has been filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.
PART IV
ITEM 14.

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) 1. All Financial Statements
See Index to Financial Statements on page 36.
(a) 2. Financial statement schedules required by Item 8 of Form 10-K and by Item 14(d).
None (Information included in Financial Statements).
(a) 3. Exhibits The following documents are included or incorporated by reference in this annual report on Form 10-K.
Exhibit Number 3(a) Restated Articles of Incorporation (composite copy).
3(b)** By-laws.
10 Material contracts:
(a)* Incentive Stock Option Plan
(b)*** James M. Barnes --January 7, 1987 (Employment) (c)*** E. Joseph Bowler --January 7, 1987 (Employment) (d)*** Robert W. Entwisle --January 7, 1987 (Employment) (e)**** Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and between Westamerica Bancorporation and John Muir National Bank, proxy and prospectus dated November 27, 1991. (f)***** Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between Westamerica Bancorporation and Napa Valley Bancorp, proxy and prospectus dated November 12, 1992.
22 Subsidiaries of the registrant.
*Exhibit 10(a) is incorporated by reference from Exhibit A to the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 22, 1983, which was filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.
**Exhibits 3(b), is incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3(b) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1986.
***Exhibits 3(a), 10(b), 10(c) and 10(d) are incorporated herein by reference from Exhibits 3(a), 10(n), 10(o), and 10(q) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1986.
****Exhibit 3(e) is incorporated herein by reference from the Form S-4 dated November 27, 1991.
*****Exhibit 3(f) is incorporated herein by reference from the Form S-4 dated November 12, 1992.
The Corporation will furnish to shareholders a copy of any exhibit listed above, but not contained herein, upon written request to Mrs. M. Kitty Jones, Vice President and Secretary, Westamerica Bancorporation, P. O. Box 567, San Rafael, California 94915, and payment to the Corporation of $.25 per page.
(b) Report on Form 8-K
None
MANAGEMENTS LETTER OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
To the Shareholders:
The Management of Westamerica Bancorporation is responsible for the preparation, integrity, reliability and consistency of the information contained in this annual report. The financial statements, which necessarily include amounts based on judgments and estimates, were prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and prevailing practices in the banking industry. All other financial information appearing throughout this annual report is presented in a manner consistent with the financial statements.
Management has established and maintains a system of internal controls that provides reasonable assurance that the underlying financial records are reliable for preparing the financial statements, and that assets are safeguarded from unauthorized use or loss. This system includes extensive written policies and operating procedures and a comprehensive internal audit function, and is supported by the careful selection and training of staff, an organizational structure providing for division of responsibility, and a Code of Ethics covering standards of personal and business conduct. Management believes that, as of December 31, 1993 the Corporation's internal control environment is adequate to provide reasonable assurance as to the integrity and reliability of the financial statements and related financial information contained in the annual report.
The system of internal controls is under the general oversight of the Board of Directors acting through its Audit Committee, which is comprised entirely of outside directors.
The Audit Committee monitors the effectiveness of and compliance with internal controls through a continuous program of internal audit and credit examinations. This is accomplished through periodic meetings with Management, internal auditors, loan quality examiners, regulatory examiners and independent auditors to assure that each is carrying out their responsibilities.
The Corporation's financial statements have been audited by KPMG Peat Marwick, independent auditors elected by the shareholders. All financial records and related data, as well as the minutes of shareholders and directors meetings, have been made available to them. Management believes that all representations made to the independent auditors during their audit were valid and appropriate.
David L. Payne Chairman, President and CEO
James M. Barnes Executive Vice President and CFO
Dennis R. Hansen Senior Vice President and Controller
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Westamerica Bancorporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Westamerica Bancorporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1993 and 1992, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 1993. 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. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 1992 and the related statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the two year period ended December 31, 1992, and the related footnote disclosures have been restated on an historical basis to reflect the April 15, 1993 acquisition of Napa Valley Bancorp on a pooling-of-interests basis. We did not audit the financial statements of Napa Valley Bancorp as of and for the periods ended December 31, 1992 and 1991, which statements reflect total assets constituting 30 percent in 1992 and net income constituting 8 percent and 2 percent in 1992 and 1991, respectively, of the related and restated consolidated totals. Those statements included in the 1992 and 1991 restated consolidated totals were audited by other auditors whose report has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for Napa Valley Bancorp, is based solely on the report of the other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits and the report of the other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of the other auditors, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Westamerica Bancorporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1993 and 1992, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 1993 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
San Francisco, California January 25, 1994
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION
By Dennis R. Hansen By James M. Barnes - ---------------------- -------------------- Senior Vice President and Controller Executive Vice President and (Principal Accounting Officer) Chief Financial Officer
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Signature Title Date
David L. Payne Chairman of the Board and 3/24/94 ------------------------------ Director and President and CEO
E. Joseph Bowler Senior Vice President 3/24/94 ------------------------------ and Treasurer
Etta Allen Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Louis E. Bartolini Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Charles I. Daniels, Jr. Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Don Emerson Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Arthur C. Latno Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Patrick D. Lynch Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Catherine Cope MacMillan Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
James A. Maggetti Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Dwight H. Murray,Jr.,M.D. Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Ronald A. Nelson Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Carl Otto Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Edward B. Sylvester Director 3/24/94 ------------------------------
Exhibit 22
WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION SUBSIDIARIES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1993
State of Incorporation
Westamerica Bank California
Napa Valley Bank California
Bank of Lake County California
Community Banker Services Corporation California