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First Financial Bankshares - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

(Mark One)

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001

OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to

Commission file number 0-7674
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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as Specified in its charter)

Texas 75-0944023
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation (I.R.S. Employer
or organization) Identification No.)

400 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas 79601
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(915)627-7155
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

NO CHANGE
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed
since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X . No .
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of August 1, 2001.

Class Number of Shares Outstanding
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Common Stock, Par Value $10.00 Per Share 12,319,979
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I


FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item Page
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1. Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements 3


2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 11


3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 13


Signatures 14


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PART I


FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements.

The consolidated balance sheets of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. at June 30,
2001 and 2000, and December 31, 2000, and the consolidated statements of
earnings and comprehensive earnings for the three and six months ended June 30,
2001 and 2000, and the changes in shareholders' equity for the year ended
December 31, 2000 and six months ended June 30, 2001, and the cash flows for the
six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, follow on pages 4 through 8.


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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


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June 30,
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Unaudited
--------------------------------- December 31,
2001 2000 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks $ 78,397,631 $ 78,551,793 $ 100,300,424
Federal funds sold 74,125,000 30,206,548 62,230,288
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Cash and cash equivalents 152,522,631 108,758,341 162,530,712

Interest-bearing deposits in banks 304,455 104,199 104,338
Investment securities:
Securities held-to-maturity (market value of
$338,568,090 and $414,828,996 at June 30, 2001 321,058,211 423,573,107 391,918,076
and 2000, respectively; $393,590,628 at December 31, 2000)
Securities available-for-sale, at market value 339,525,470 248,557,951 262,334,642
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Total investment securities 660,583,681 672,131,058 654,252,718

Loans 862,786,862 812,147,143 859,270,728
Less: Allowance for loan losses 9,672,505 9,587,639 9,887,646
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Net loans 853,114,357 802,559,504 849,383,082

Bank premises and equipment, net 40,754,291 40,388,723 40,090,733
Goodwill, net 17,694,621 19,335,988 18,515,304
Other assets 26,384,417 29,429,903 28,937,327
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,751,358,453 $ 1,672,707,716 $ 1,753,814,214
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LIABILITIES
Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 330,407,818 $ 325,657,904 $ 336,276,933
Interest-bearing deposits 1,188,058,484 1,134,688,021 1,183,596,767
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Total deposits 1,518,466,302 1,460,345,925 1,519,873,700

Dividends payable 3,695,865 3,292,229 3,256,540
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 12,586,776 14,486,306 26,164,359
Other liabilities 9,961,101 8,399,083 8,398,727
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Total liabilities 1,544,710,044 1,486,523,543 1,557,693,326
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock - $10 par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares;
12,319,549 and 9,976,453 issued and outstanding at
June 30,2001 and 2000,respectively; 9,983,002 shares issued
and 9,856,902 shares oustanding at December 31, 2000 123,195,490 99,764,530 99,830,020
Capital surplus 57,721,279 60,535,858 60,592,310
Retained earnings 20,708,837 30,085,817 38,003,195
Treasury stock, at cost - 126,100 shares at December 31, 2000 -- -- (3,925,069)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net 5,022,803 (4,202,032) 1,620,432
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Total shareholders' equity 206,648,409 186,184,173 196,120,888
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 1,751,358,453 $ 1,672,707,716 $ 1,753,814,214
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - (UNAUDITED)


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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans $ 18,792,018 $ 18,359,511 $ 38,367,324 $ 36,008,300
Interest on investment securities:
Taxable 7,759,393 8,431,214 15,566,024 16,731,616
Exempt from federal income tax 1,540,063 1,421,235 3,018,344 2,831,189
Interest on federal funds sold and
interest-bearing deposits in banks 1,120,820 955,593 2,207,112 1,855,313
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Total interest income 29,212,294 29,167,553 59,158,804 57,426,418

INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest-bearing deposits 11,531,888 11,522,982 24,242,985 22,652,108
Other 247,051 215,183 562,571 370,158
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Total interest expense 11,778,939 11,738,165 24,805,556 23,022,266
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NET INTEREST INCOME 17,433,355 17,429,388 34,353,248 34,404,152
Provision for loan losses 497,334 419,500 863,717 1,160,250
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NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 16,936,021 17,009,888 33,489,531 33,243,902

NONINTEREST INCOME
Trust department income 1,478,317 1,397,284 2,995,365 2,743,522
Service fees on deposit accounts 3,741,899 3,542,862 7,248,672 6,931,232
ATM fees 478,447 385,075 929,691 714,475
Real estate mortgage fees 497,458 263,783 769,854 495,809
Net gain on securities transactions 12,763 - 67,612 -
Other 852,343 673,429 1,746,716 1,843,860
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Total noninterest income 7,061,227 6,262,433 13,757,910 12,728,898

NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and employee benefits 6,985,845 6,794,304 13,872,049 13,625,513
Net occupancy expense 953,849 895,994 1,890,423 1,770,271
Equipment expense 1,058,845 1,059,775 2,139,121 2,073,537
Goodwill amortization 410,437 410,341 820,778 820,683
Other expenses 4,099,426 3,763,136 7,936,797 7,573,338
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Total noninterest expense 13,508,402 12,923,550 26,659,168 25,863,342
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EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 10,488,846 10,348,771 20,588,273 20,109,458
Income tax expense 3,201,825 3,220,204 6,297,502 6,234,379
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NET EARNINGS $ 7,287,021 $ 7,128,567 $ 14,290,771 $ 13,875,079
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EARNINGS PER SHARE, BASIC (1) $ 0.59 $ 0.57 $ 1.16 $ 1.11

EARNINGS PER SHARE, ASSUMING DILUTION (1) $ 0.59 $ 0.57 $ 1.16 $ 1.11

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE (2) $ 0.26 $ 0.24 $ 0.57 $ 0.50

(1) Earnings per share are calculated using weighted average shares outstanding
for each period presented with prior periods adjusted for 25% stock
dividend issued June 1, 2001.

(2) Dividends per share are calculated using actual number of shares outstanding
at the end of each period presented with prior periods adjusted for 25%
stock dividend issued June 1, 2001.

See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS - (UNAUDITED)


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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET EARNINGS $ 7,287,021 $ 7,128,567 $ 14,290,771 $ 13,875,079

OTHER ITEMS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investment
securities available-for-sale, before income taxes 1,756,146 (162,345) 5,302,029 (168,162)
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains
on investment in securities included in net
earnings, before income taxes (12,763) - (67,612) -
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Total other items of comprehensive earnings 1,743,383 (162,345) 5,234,417 (168,162)
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS, BEFORE INCOME TAXES 9,030,404 6,966,222 19,525,188 13,706,917

Income tax expense (benefit) related to other
items of comprehensive earnings 610,184 (56,821) 1,832,046 (58,857)
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COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS $ 8,420,220 $ 7,023,043 $ 17,693,142 $ 13,765,774
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


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Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Investment
Common Stock Securities Total
------------------------- Capital Retained Treasury Available Shareholders'
Shares Amount Surplus Earnings Stock, at cost For Sale, Net Equity
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balances at December 31, 1999 9,974,306 $ 99,743,060 $ 60,517,351 $ 22,495,259 $ - $(4,092,727) $ 178,662,943

Net earnings - - - 28,316,047 - - 28,316,047

Stock issuances 8,696 86,960 74,959 - - - 161,919

Cash dividends declared,
$1.29 per share - - - (12,808,111) - - (12,808,111)

Acquisition of treasury stock - - - - (3,925,069) - (3,925,069)

Change in unrealized gain (loss)
on investment securities
available-for-sale, net - - - - - 5,713,159 5,713,159
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Balances at December 31, 2000 9,983,002 99,830,020 60,592,310 38,003,195 (3,925,069) 1,620,432 196,120,888

Net earnings - - - 14,290,771 - - 14,290,771

Stock split-up, effected in the
form of a 25% stock dividend 2,461,770 24,617,700 - (24,617,700) - - -

Stock issuances 10,777 107,770 9,088 - - - 116,858

Cash dividends declared,
$.57 per share - - - (6,967,429) - - (6,967,429)

Acquisition of treasury stock - - - - (315,050) - (315,050)

Retirement of treasury stock (136,000) (1,360,000) (2,880,119) - 4,240,119 - -

Change in unrealized gain
on investment securities
available-for-sale, net - - - - - 3,402,371 3,402,371
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Balances at June 30, 2001
(unaudited) 12,319,549 $ 123,195,490 $ 57,721,279 $ 20,708,837 $ - $ 5,022,803 $ 206,648,409
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - (UNAUDITED)

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Six Months Ended
June 30,
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2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings $ 14,290,771 $ 13,875,079
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,781,694 2,881,036
Provision for loan losses 863,717 1,160,250
Premium amortization, net of discount accretion 397,684 946,028
Gain on sale of assets (53,909) (6,083)
Deferred federal income tax (benefit) expense (795,754) 58,024
Decrease (increase) in other assets 1,428,986 (211,583)
Increase in other liabilities 1,562,374 1,027,301
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Total adjustments 6,184,792 5,854,973
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Net cash provided by operating activities 20,475,563 19,730,052

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in interest-bearing deposits in banks (200,117) (100,119)
Activity in available-for-sale securities:
Sales 12,629,496 -
Maturities 46,790,210 5,952,639
Purchases (122,185,407) (20,981,825)
Activity in held-to-maturity securities:
Maturities 121,471,592 39,785,258
Purchases (60,132,509) (41,783,566)
Net increase in loans (4,615,481) (15,649,135)
Capital expenditures (2,708,673) (917,081)
Proceeds from sale of assets 178,522 206,616
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Net cash used in investing activities (8,772,367) (33,487,213)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits (5,869,115) (14,855,833)
Net increase (decrease) in interest-bearing deposits 4,461,717 (49,502,688)
Net (decrease) increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase (13,577,583) 4,848,572
Common stock transactions:
Acquisition of treasury stock (315,050) -
Proceeds from stock issuances 116,858 39,977
Dividends paid (6,528,104) (5,984,584)
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Net cash used in financing activities (21,711,277) (65,454,556)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (10,008,081) (79,211,717)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 162,530,712 187,970,058
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 152,522,631 $ 108,758,341
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AND NONCASH TRANSACTIONS
Interest paid $ 24,387,048 $ 23,138,254
Federal income tax paid 6,378,823 6,702,275
Assets acquired through foreclosure 54,614 267,164
Retirement of treasury stock 4,240,119 -

See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)


Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements
reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's
financial position and unaudited results of operations. All adjustments were of
a normal recurring nature. However, the unaudited results of operations for the
three months and six months ended June 30, 2001 are not necessarily indicative
of the results to be expected for the year ended December 31, 2001.


Note 2 - Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to
common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during
the period. In computing diluted earnings per common share for the quarters
ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, the Company assumes that all outstanding options
to purchase common stock have been exercised at the beginning of the year (or
time of issuance, if later). The dilutive effect of the outstanding options is
reflected by application of the treasury stock method, whereby, the proceeds
from the exercised options are assumed to be used to purchase common stock at
the average market price during the respective period. The weighted average
common shares outstanding used in computing basic earnings per common share for
the quarters ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, were 12,312,900 and 12,468,353
shares, respectively. The weighted average common shares outstanding used in
computing basic earnings per share for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2001
and 2000, were 12,312,706 and 12,468,118 shares, respectively. The weighted
average common shares outstanding used in computing diluted earnings per common
share for the quarters ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, were 12,363,974 and
12,502,503 shares, respectively. The weighted average common shares outstanding
used in computing diluted earnings per common share for the six-month periods
ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, were 12,366,251 and 12,497,990 shares,
respectively.


Note 3 - Recent Accounting Standards

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.141,
"Business Combinations," and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets". SFAS 141 prospectively prohibits the pooling of interests method of
accounting for business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. SFAS 142
requires that goodwill no longer be amortized, but instead be reviewed for
impairment. The Company will adopt SFAS 142 on January 1, 2002. Upon adoption,
the Company will assign goodwill to the lowest reporting unit level and perform
an initial impairment test. Subsequently, an impairment test will be performed
annually or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that
would reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. On
January 1, 2002, the Company will discontinue amortizing goodwill recorded prior
to June 30, 2001. Goodwill initially recorded subsequent to June 30, 2001 will
not be amortized. The Company is in the process of evaluating but has not yet
determined the financial statement impact of SFAS 142.

In July 2001, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 102, "Selected Loan Loss Allowance Methodology and
Documentation Issues" ("SAB 102"). This staff accounting bulletin expresses
certain of the SEC staff's views on the development, documentation, and
application of a systematic methodology that the staff normally would expect
registrants to prepare and maintain in support of their allowances for loan
losses. The Company believes it is substantially in compliance with the
provisions of SAB 102 and expects the guidance to have no impact on its
financial reporting process. Parallel guidance was issued by federal banking
agencies through the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council as
interagency guidance, "Policy Statement on Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
Methodologies and Documentation for Banks and Savings Institutions."


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Note 4 - Subsequent Events

In July 2001, the Company purchased all of the outstanding stock of City
National Bancshares, Inc. ("City") and its subsidiary, City National Bank for
$16,500,000 in cash. The total purchase price exceeded the fair market value of
net assets acquired by approximately $7,800,000, which was recorded by the
Company as goodwill. Initially, no portion of the excess price was assigned to
intangible assets other than goodwill. The primary purpose of the acquisition
was to expand the Company's market share in areas with close proximity to
Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting
in goodwill include City's historically stable record of earnings, capable
management and its geographic location, which complements the Company's existing
service locations. Subsequent to the acquisition, the Company liquidated the
stock of City and City National Bank is operating as a subsidiary of the
Company. The results of operations of City National Bank will be included in the
consolidated earnings of the Company commencing July 1, 2001.

The following is a condensed consolidated balance sheet disclosing estimated
fair value amounts assigned to the major asset and liability captions at the
acquisition date. These amounts are preliminary and subject to adjustment.

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,651,769
Investment in securities 29,717,834
Loans, net 51,061,735
Goodwill 7,838,032
Other assets 1,465,727
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Total assets $ 99,735,097
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY

Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 11,949,766
Interest-bearing deposits 70,575,256
Other liabilities 710,075
Shareholders' equity 16,500,000
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Total liabilities and shareholder's equity $ 99,735,097
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Goodwill recorded in the acquisition of City will be accounted for in accordance
with SFAS 142. Accordingly, goodwill will not be amortized, rather it will be
tested for impairment annually. The goodwill recorded is not expected to be
deductible for federal income tax purposes. The proforma impact of City is not
material to the Company's financial statements.


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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations

Operating Results
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For the six months ended June 30, 2001, the Company's net income amounted to
$14.3 million, or $1.16 per basic share. For the same period last year, net
income amounted to $13.9 million, or $1.11 per basic share. Return on average
assets and return on average equity for the six months ended June 30, 2001,
amounted to 1.64 percent and 14.48 percent, respectively, on an annualized
basis. The Company's return on average assets and return on average equity for
the same period last year amounted to 1.65 percent and 15.45 percent,
respectively, on an annualized basis. Net income for the second quarter 2001
totaled $7.3 million, or $0.59 per basic share, as compared to $7.1 million, or
$0.57 per basic share, earned in the second quarter of 2000.

Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis for the six months ended June 30,
2001, amounted to $35.8 million and was unchanged from the same period last
year. Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis for the second quarter of
2001 amounted to $18.2 million, a slight increase over the $18.1 million
reported for the same period last year. The lack of growth in net interest
income for 2001 is attributable to a compressed net interest margin resulting
from the dramatic decline in interest rates during the first six months of the
year. For the first six months of 2001, the net interest margin was 4.51 percent
as compared to 4.69 percent for the same period last year. For the second
quarter 2001, the net interest margin was 4.51 percent, unchanged from the first
quarter 2000, but below the 4.74 percent reported in the second quarter last
year.

For the six months ended June 30, 2001, the provision for loan losses amounted
to $864 thousand as compared to $1.2 million for the same period last year. Net
charge offs for the six months ended June 30, 2001, totaled $1.1 million, which
on an annualized basis amounted to .25 percent of average loans as compared to
.18 percent for the full year of 2000. At June 30, 2001, the allowance for loan
losses was 1.12 percent of loans and was considered by Management to be
adequate. For the second quarter of 2001, the provision for loan losses was $497
thousand as compared to $420 thousand for the second quarter in 2000.

Total noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2001, amounted to
$13.8 million as compared to $12.7 million for the same period last year. The
increase was primarily a result of (i) an increase in trust fees of $251
thousand due primarily to growth in trust assets; (ii) an increase of $317
thousand in service fees on deposit accounts which reflects increased
transaction volumes; (iii) an increase of $274 thousand in real estate mortgage
fees resulting from the increased volume of mortgage loan transactions during
2001; and an increase of $216 thousand in ATM fees which reflects growth in the
cardholder base and transaction volumes. Noninterest income for the second
quarter 2001 amounted to $7.1 million as compared to $6.3 million for the same
period last year. The improvement resulted primarily from higher trust fees,
service fees on deposit accounts, and real estate mortgage fees which increased
$81 thousand, $200 thousand, and $233 thousand, respectively.

Noninterest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2001, totaled $26.7
million, an increase of $800 thousand, or 3.1 percent, above the $25.9 million
reported for the same period last year. The higher level of noninterest expenses
was primarily a result of (i) a $246 thousand, or 1.8 percent, increase in
salaries and benefits; (ii) a $120 thousand increase in occupancy expense due
primarily to higher utilities expense; and (iii) a $150 thousand increase in
professional fees, primarily fees relating to implementation of information
systems enhancements. Noninterest expense for the second quarter 2001 amounted
to $13.5 million as compared to $12.9 million for the same period last year. For
the most part, the second quarter 2001 increase over the second quarter 2000 is
attributable to the same expense categories which are reflected in the
year-to-date increases previously highlighted. The Company's efficiency ratio
for the first six months of 2001 amounted to 53.83 percent as compared to 53.34
percent for the same period last year.


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Balance Sheet Review
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Total assets at June 30, 2001, amounted to $1.751 billion as compared to $1.754
billion at December 31, 2000, and $1.673 billion at June 30, 2000. The
consolidated balance sheets presented reflect normal recurring adjustments and
accruals.

Loans at June 30, 2001, totaled $863 million as compared to $859 million at
year-end 2000 and $812 million at June 30, 2000. As compared to year-end 2000
amounts, loans at June 30, 2001, reflect (i) a $14 million decrease in
commercial, financial and agricultural loans; (ii) a $14 million increase in
real estate loans; and (iii) a $4 million increase in loans to individuals.
Investment securities at June 30, 2001, totaled $661 million as compared to $654
million at year-end 2000 and $672 million at June 30, 2000. The net unrealized
gain in the investment portfolio at June 30, 2001, amounted to $25.2 million and
had an overall yield of 6.28 percent. At June 30, 2001, the Company did not hold
any structured notes or CMOs that entail higher risks than standard
mortgage-backed securities. Total deposits at June 30, 2001, amounted to $1.518
billion as compared to $1.520 billion at year-end 2000 and $1.460 billion at
June 30, 2000.

Nonperforming assets at June 30, 2001, totaled $3.2 million as compared to $4.1
million at December 31, 2000. The decrease resulted primarily from a $955
thousand decrease in nonaccrual loans. At .37 percent of loans plus foreclosed
assets, Management considers nonperforming assets to be at a manageable level
and is unaware of any material classified credit not properly disclosed as
nonperforming.

Liquidity and Capital
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The Company's consolidated statements of cash flows are presented on page 8 of
this report. At June 30, 2001, the parent company had no debt outstanding under
its $25 million line of credit with an unaffiliated financial institution. Total
equity capital amounted to $206.6 million at June 30, 2001, which was up from
$196.1 million at year-end 2000 and $186.2 million at June 30, 2000. The
Company's risk-based capital and leverage ratios at June 30, 2001, were 19.40
percent and 10.52 percent, respectively. The second quarter 2001 cash dividend
of $0.30 per share totaled $3.7 million and represented 50.7 percent of second
quarter earnings. On July 24, 2001, the Company declared a $0.30 per share cash
dividend payable October 1, 2001.

Interest Rate Risk
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Interest rate risk results when the maturity or repricing intervals of
interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities are different. The
Company's exposure to interest rate risk is managed primarily through the
Company's strategy of selecting the types and terms of interest-earning assets
and interest-bearing liabilities which generate favorable earnings, while
limiting the potential negative effects of changes in market interest rates. The
Company uses no off-balance-sheet financial instruments to manage interest rate
risk. Each subsidiary bank has an asset/liability committee which monitors
interest rate risk and compliance with investment policies. Interest-sensitivity
gap and simulation analysis are among the ways that the subsidiary banks track
interest rate risk. As of June 30, 2001, Management estimates that, over the
next 12 months, an upward shift of interest rates by 200 basis points would
result in an increase of projected net interest income of 4.3 percent and a
downward shift of interest rates by 200 basis points would result in a reduction
in projected net interest income of 7.0 percent. These are good faith estimates
and assume that the composition of our interest sensitive assets and liabilities
existing at June 30, 2001, will remain constant over the relevant 12 month
measurement period and that changes in market interest rates are instantaneous
and sustained across the yield curve regardless of duration of pricing
characteristics of specific assets or liabilities. Also, this analysis does not
contemplate any actions that we might undertake in response to changes in market
interest rates. In Management's belief, these estimates are not necessarily
indicative of what actually could occur in the event of immediate interest rate
increases or decreases of this magnitude. As interest-bearing assets and
liabilities reprice at different time frames and proportions to market interest
rate movements, various assumptions must be made based on historical
relationships of these variables in reaching any conclusion. Since these
correlations are based on competitive and market conditions, our future results
would, in Management's belief, be different from the foregoing estimates, and
such results could be material.


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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Management considers interest rate risk to be a significant market risk for the
Company. See "Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" for disclosure regarding this market risk.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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.






FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC.


Date: August 9, 2001 By:/S/CURTIS R. HARVEY
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Curtis R. Harvey
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer




Date: August 9, 2001 By:/S/SANDY LESTER
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Sandy Lester
Secretary-Treasurer


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