COMPETITION
SELECTED STATISTICAL INFORMATION
2003
2002
2001
Net Interest Differential
Total Change
Change Due to
Loan Portfolio
Nonperforming Assets
Discussion of the Nonaccrual Policy
Analysis of the Allowance for Loan Losses
1.42
1.38
1.53
1.55
Provision for loan losses to average loans
0.56
0.61
0.53
0.55
0.58
The allowance for loan losses balance is maintained by management at a level considered adequate to cover anticipated probable losses based on past loss experience, general economic conditions, information about specific borrower situations including their financial position and collateral values, and other factors and estimates which are subject to change over time. This analysis is completed quarterly and forms the basis for allocation of the loan loss reserve and what charges to the provision may be required. See note 1 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.
Item 2. Properties
PART II
Management considers interest rate risk the Corporations most significant market risk. Interest rate risk is the exposure to adverse changes in net interest income due to changes in interest rates. Consistency of the Corporations net interest revenue is largely dependent upon the effective management of interest rate risk. The Corporation employs a variety of measurement techniques to identify and manage its interest rate risk including the use of an earnings simulation model to analyze net interest income sensitivity to changing interest rates. The model is based on actual cash flows and repricing characteristics for on and off-balance sheet instruments and incorporates market-based assumptions regarding the effect of changing interest rates on the prepayment rates of certain assets and liabilities. Assumptions based on the historical behavior of deposit rates and balances in relation to ch anges in interest rates are also incorporated into the model. These assumptions are inherently uncertain, and as a result, the model cannot precisely measure net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from simulated results due to timing, magnitude, and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and management strategies.
The Corporations Asset/Liability Management Committee (ALCO), which includes executive and senior management representatives and reports to the Board of Directors, monitors and manages interest rate risk within Board-approved policy limits. The Corporations current exposure to interest rate risks is determined by measuring the anticipated change in net interest income over a twelve-month period assuming a 200 basis point increase or decrease in rates, spread evenly over the twelve-month period. The following table shows the Corporations estimated earnings sensitivity profile as of December 31, 2003:
The simulation model used a 200 basis point increase in the yield curve spread evenly over a twelve-month period. The measurement at December 31, 2003 estimates that net interest income for the Corporation would increase by 1.46% over one year. A 200 basis point immediate and sustained decrease in interest rates would decrease net interest income by 2.18% over one year. In order to reduce the exposure to interest rate fluctuations and to manage liquidity, the Corporation has developed sale procedures for several types of interest-sensitive assets. All long-term, fixed rate single family residential mortgage loans underwritten according to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation guidelines are sold for cash upon origination. Periodically, additional assets such as commercial loans are also sold. In 2003 and 2002, $195.8 million and $162.9 million, respectively, was realized on the sale of fixed rate residential mor tgages. Management focuses its efforts on consistent net interest revenue and net interest margin growth through each of the retail and wholesale business lines. The Corporation does not currently engage in trading activities.
Capital Resources
The Corporation continues to grow its shareholders equity while also providing an average annual dividend yield during 2003 of 3.05% to shareholders. Shareholders equity of $221.4 million on December 31, 2003 is a 5.7% increase from the $209.4 million on December 31, 2002. The primary source of capital growth for the Corporation is retained earnings. Cash dividends were $0.82 per share for 2003 and $0.71 per share for 2002. The Corporation retained 61.7% of its earnings in 2003 compared to 64.7% in 2002.
See notes to consolidated financial statements
Consolidated Statements of Income
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Allowance for Loan Losses The adequacy of the allowance is reviewed quarterly by management using a methodology that includes several key factors. The Corporation utilizes an internal risk grading system for commercial credits, and those larger commercial credits identified through this grading system as having weaknesses are individually reviewed for the customer's ability and potential to repay their loans. The borrowers cash flow, adequacy of collateral held for the loan, and other options available to the Corporation including legal avenues are all evaluated. Based upon this individual credit evaluation, a specific allocation to the allowance may be made for the loan.
Pro forma
As reported
Available-for-Sale
Options
Condensed Statements of Income
20. Earnings Per Share
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
PART IV
Signatures
COMMUNITY TRUST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES