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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000

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 0-13507

RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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Ohio 34-1395608
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(State or other jurisdiction of I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

401 Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (419) 783-8950
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
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Common Shares, Without Par Value (4,347,238 outstanding at March 9, 2001)
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(Title of Class)

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 by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [X]

Based upon the closing price of the Common Shares of the Registrant on March 9,
2001, the aggregate market value of the Common Shares of the Registrant held by
non-affiliates on that date was $48,888,417.

Documents Incorporated by Reference:

Portions of the Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting
of Shareholders to be held on April 23, 2001 are incorporated by reference into
Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Exhibit Index on Page 86 (as numbered sequentially)


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PART I
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Item 1. Business.
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General
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Rurban Financial Corp., an Ohio corporation (the "Corporation"), is a
bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and
is subject to regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
(the "Federal Reserve Board"). The executive offices of the Corporation are
located at 401 Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512.

Through its subsidiaries, The State Bank and Trust Company, Defiance,
Ohio ("State Bank"), The Peoples Banking Company, Findlay, Ohio ("Peoples
Bank"), The First National Bank of Ottawa ("First National Bank") and The
Citizens Savings Bank Company, Pemberville, Ohio ("Citizens Savings Bank"), the
Corporation is engaged in the business of commercial banking. The Corporation's
subsidiary, Rurbanc Data Services, Inc. ("RDSI"), is engaged in the related
business of providing data processing services, principally to banks. The
Corporation's subsidiary, Rurban Life Insurance Company ("Rurban Life"), is
engaged in the related business of accepting life and disability reinsurance
ceded in part by American General Assurance Company ("AGAC") from the credit
life and disability insurance purchased by customers of the Corporation's
banking subsidiaries from AGAC in connection with revolving credit loans secured
by mortgages and with certain installment loans made to such customers. In
August 2000, the Corporation's banks ceased issuing credit life and disability
insurance contracts through AGAC. In September 2000, the Corporation's banks
entered into agreements with Individual Assurance Corporation ("IAC") and began
issuing credit life and disability insurance contract through IAC.

State Bank has two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Reliance Financial
Services, N.A. ("RFS") and Rurban Mortgage Company ("RMC"). RFS is
nationally-chartered trust and financial services company. RMC is an Ohio
corporation with its main office located in Defiance, Ohio. RMC ceased
originating mortgage loans in the second quarter of 2000.

General Description of Holding Company Group
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State Bank
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State Bank is an Ohio state-chartered bank. State Bank presently
operates six branch offices in Defiance County, Ohio (five in the city of
Defiance and one in Ney), one branch office in adjacent Paulding County, Ohio,
three branch offices in Fulton County, Ohio (one in each of Delta, Lyons and
Wauseon), one branch office in Summit County (Westlake) and one in Cuyahoga
County (Akron).. At December 31, 2000, State Bank had 106 full-time equivalent
employees.

State Bank offers a full range of commercial banking services,
including checking and NOW accounts; passbook savings and money market accounts;
time certificates of deposit, automatic teller machines; commercial, consumer,
agricultural and residential mortgage loans (including "Home Value Equity" line
of credit loans); personal and corporate trust services; commercial leasing;
bank credit card services; safe deposit box rentals; and other personalized
banking services. In addition, State Bank serves as a correspondent (federal
funds investing and check clearing purposes) for three affiliated financial
institutions in the region (Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens
Savings Bank).

RFS
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RFS is a nationally-chartered trust and financial services company
and a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Bank. RFS offers various trust and
financial services, including asset management services for

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individuals and corporate employee benefit plans as well as brokerage services
through Raymond James Financial, Inc.

RFS' main office is located in State Bank's main offices in Defiance,
Ohio. RFS opened offices in Westlake and Dayton, Ohio during 2000. At December
31, 2000, RFS had 31 full-time equivalent employees.

RMC
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RMC is an Ohio corporation with its main office located in Defiance,
Ohio. RMC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Bank. RMC ceased originating
mortgage loans in the second quarter of 2000. RMC's remaining activities include
the servicing of a portfolio of residential loans.

At December 31, 2000, RMC had no employees.

Peoples Bank
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Peoples Bank is an Ohio state-chartered bank. The main office of
Peoples Bank is located in Findlay, Ohio. Peoples Bank provides checking and NOW
accounts; passbook savings and money market accounts; time certificates of
deposit; automatic teller machines; commercial and consumer loans and real
estate mortgage loans; personal and corporate trust services; and safe deposit
box rental facilities. Peoples Bank operates one full-service branch in Findlay
and one in McComb, Ohio. At December 31, 2000, Peoples Bank had 23 full-time
equivalent employees.

First National Bank
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First National Bank is a national banking association. The executive
offices of First National Bank are located at 405 East Main Street, Ottawa,
Ohio. At its present location, First National Bank operates four drive-in teller
lanes and an automatic teller machine with a traditional banking lobby on the
first floor. First National Bank presently operates no branch offices. At
December 31, 2000, First National Bank had 13 full-time equivalent employees.

First National Bank offers a full range of commercial banking
services, including checking and NOW accounts; passbook savings and money market
accounts; time certificates of deposit; automatic teller machines; commercial,
consumer, agricultural and residential mortgage loans; personal and corporate
trust services; commercial leasing; bank credit card services; safe deposit box
rentals; and other personalized banking services.

Citizens Savings Bank
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Citizens Savings Bank is an Ohio state-chartered bank. The main office
of Citizens Savings Bank is located in Pemberville, Ohio. Citizens Savings Bank
provides checking and NOW accounts; passbook savings and money market accounts;
time certificates of deposit; an automatic teller machine; commercial, consumer,
agricultural and residential loans; personal and corporate trust services;
commercial leasing; bank credit card services; safe deposit box rentals; and
other personalized banking services. Citizens Savings Bank also operates a
full-service branch in Gibsonburg, Ohio. At December 31, 2000, Citizens Savings
Bank had 23 full-time equivalent employees.

RDSI
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Substantially all of RDSI's business is comprised of providing data
processing services to 51 financial institutions in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana
(including State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings
Bank), including information processing for financial institution customer

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services, loan and deposit account information and data analysis. At December
31, 2000, RDSI had 37 full-time equivalent employees.

Rurban Life
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Rurban Life commenced its business of transacting insurance as an
Arizona life and disability reinsurer in January, 1988. Rurban Life may accept
life and disability reinsurance ceded to Rurban Life by an insurance company
authorized to write life and disability insurance, provided that the amount
accepted does not exceed certain limitations imposed under Arizona law. Rurban
Life is not currently authorized to write life and disability insurance on a
direct basis. Rurban Life accepts reinsurance ceded in part by AGAC from the
credit life and disability insurance purchased by customers of State Bank,
Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank from AGAC in
connection with revolving credit loans secured by mortgages and with certain
installment loans made to such customers by State Bank, Peoples Bank, First
National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank. The operations of Rurban Life do not
materially impact the consolidated results of operations of the Corporation. As
of December 31, 2000, Rurban Life has not accepted any other reinsurance. In
August 2000, the Corporation's banks ceased issuing credit life and disability
insurance contracts through AGAC. In September 2000, the Corporation's banks
entered into agreements with Individual Assurance Corporation ("IAC") and began
issuing credit life and disability insurance contract through IAC. At December
31, 2000, Rurban Life had no employees.

Competition
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State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings
Bank experience significant competition in attracting depositors and borrowers.
Competition in lending activities comes principally from other commercial banks
in the lending areas of State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and
Citizens Savings Bank, and, to a lesser extent, from savings associations,
insurance companies, governmental agencies, credit unions, securities brokerage
firms and pension funds. The primary factors in competing for loans are interest
rates charged and overall banking services.

Competition for deposits comes from other commercial banks, savings
associations, money market funds and credit unions as well as from insurance
companies and securities brokerage firms. The primary factors in competing for
deposits are interest rates paid on deposits, account liquidity and convenience
of office location.

RDSI also operates in a highly competitive field. RDSI competes
primarily on the basis of the value and quality of its data processing services,
and service and convenience to its customers.

Rurban Life operates in the highly competitive industry of credit
life and disability insurance. A large number of stock and mutual insurance
companies also operating in this industry have been in existence for longer
periods of time and have substantially greater financial resources than does
Rurban Life. The principal methods of competition in the credit life and
disability insurance industry are the availability of coverages, premium rates
and quality of service.

RFS operates in the highly competitive trust services field and its
competition is primarily other Ohio bank trust departments.

Supervision and Regulation
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The following is a summary of certain statutes and regulations
affecting the Corporation and its subsidiaries. The summary is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such statutes and regulations.

The Corporation is a bank holding company under the Bank Holding
Company Act of 1956, as amended, which restricts the activities of the
Corporation and the acquisition by the Corporation of voting

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shares or assets of any bank, savings association or other company. The
Corporation is also subject to the reporting requirements of, and examination
and regulation by, the Federal Reserve Board. Subsidiary banks of a bank holding
company are subject to certain restrictions imposed by the Federal Reserve Act
on transactions with affiliates, including any loans or extensions of credit to
the bank holding company or any of its subsidiaries, investments in the stock or
other securities thereof and the taking of such stock or securities as
collateral for loans or extensions of credit to any borrower; the issuance of
guarantees, acceptances or letters of credit on behalf of the bank holding
company and its subsidiaries; purchases or sales of securities or other assets;
and the payment of money or furnishing of services to the bank holding company
and other subsidiaries. Bank holding companies are prohibited from acquiring
direct or indirect control of more than 5% of any class of voting stock or
substantially all of the assets of any bank holding company without the prior
approval of the Federal Reserve Board. A bank holding company and its
subsidiaries are prohibited from engaging in certain tying arrangements in
connection with extensions of credit and/or the provision of other property or
services to a customer by the bank holding company or its subsidiaries.

As a national bank, First National Bank is supervised and regulated
by the OCC. Reliance, as a nationally-chartered bank, is also regulated by the
OCC. As Ohio state-chartered banks, State Bank, Peoples Bank and Citizens
Savings Bank are supervised and regulated by the Ohio Division of Financial
Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). The
deposits of State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings
Bank are insured by the FDIC and those entities are subject to the applicable
provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. A subsidiary of a bank holding
company can be liable to reimburse the FDIC, if the FDIC incurs or anticipates a
loss because of a default of another FDIC-insured subsidiary of the bank holding
company or in connection with FDIC assistance provided to such subsidiary in
danger of default. In addition, the holding company of any insured financial
institution that submits a capital plan under the federal banking agencies'
regulations on prompt corrective action guarantees a portion of the
institution's capital shortfall, as discussed below.

Various requirements and restrictions under the laws of the United
States and the State of Ohio affect the operations of State Bank, Peoples Bank,
First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank including requirements to maintain
reserves against deposits, restrictions on the nature and amount of loans which
may be made and the interest that may be charged thereon, restrictions relating
to investments and other activities, limitations on credit exposure to
correspondent banks, limitations on activities based on capital and surplus,
limitations on payment of dividends, and limitations on branching.

The Federal Reserve Board has adopted risk-based capital guidelines
for bank holding companies and for state member banks, such as State Bank and
Citizens Savings Bank. The risk-based capital guidelines include both a
definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk weighted assets by
assigning assets and off-balance-sheet items to broad risk categories. The
minimum ratio of total capital to risk weighted assets (including certain
off-balance-sheet items, such as standby letters of credit) is 8%. At least 4.0
percentage points is to be comprised of common stockholders' equity (including
retained earnings but excluding treasury stock), noncumulative perpetual
preferred stock, a limited amount of cumulative perpetual preferred stock, and
minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less
goodwill and certain other intangible assets ("Tier 1 capital"). The remainder
("Tier 2 capital") may consist, among other things, of mandatory convertible
debt securities, a limited amount of subordinated debt, other preferred stock
and a limited amount of allowance for loan and lease losses. The Federal Reserve
Board also imposes a minimum leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to total assets) of
3% for bank holding companies and state member banks that meet certain specified
conditions, including no operational, financial or supervisory deficiencies, and
including having the highest regulatory rating. The minimum leverage ratio is
1%-2% higher for other bank holding companies and state member banks based on
their particular circumstances and risk profiles and those experiencing or
anticipating significant growth. National bank subsidiaries, such as First
National Bank, are subject to similar capital requirements adopted by the
Comptroller of the


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Currency, and state non-member bank subsidiaries, such as Peoples Bank, are
subject to similar capital requirements adopted by the FDIC.

The Corporation and its subsidiaries currently satisfy all capital
requirements. Failure to meet applicable capital guidelines could subject a
banking institution to a variety of enforcement remedies available to federal
and state regulatory authorities, including the termination of deposit insurance
by the FDIC.

The federal banking regulators have established regulations governing
prompt corrective action to resolve capital deficient banks. Under these
regulations, institutions which become undercapitalized become subject to
mandatory regulatory scrutiny and limitations, which increase as capital
decreases. Such institutions are also required to file capital plans with their
primary federal regulator, and their holding companies must guarantee the
capital shortfall up to 5% of the assets of the capital deficient institution at
the time it becomes undercapitalized.

The ability of a bank holding company to obtain funds for the payment
of dividends and for other cash requirements is largely dependent on the amount
of dividends which may be declared by its subsidiary banks and other
subsidiaries. However, the Federal Reserve Board expects the Corporation to
serve as a source of strength to its subsidiary banks, which may require it to
retain capital for further investment in the subsidiaries, rather than for
dividends for shareholders of the Corporation. State Bank, Peoples Bank, First
National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank may not pay dividends to the Corporation
if, after paying such dividends, they would fail to meet the required minimum
levels under the risk-based capital guidelines and the minimum leverage ratio
requirements. State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings
Bank must have the approval of their respective regulatory authorities if a
dividend in any year would cause the total dividends for that year to exceed the
sum of the current year's net profits and the retained net profits for the
preceding two years, less required transfers to surplus. Payment of dividends by
the bank subsidiaries may be restricted at any time at the discretion of the
regulatory authorities, if they deem such dividends to constitute an unsafe
and/or unsound banking practice. These provisions could have the effect of
limiting the Corporation's ability to pay dividends on its outstanding common
shares.

Rurban Life is chartered by the State of Arizona and is subject to
regulation, supervision, and examination by the Arizona Department of Insurance.
The powers of regulation and supervision of the Arizona Department of Insurance
relate generally to such matters as minimum capitalization, the grant and
revocation of certificates of authority to transact business, the nature of and
limitations on investments, the maintenance of reserves, the form and content of
required financial statements, reporting requirements and other matters
pertaining to life and disability insurance companies.

Deposit Insurance Assessments and Recent Legislation
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The FDIC is authorized to establish separate annual assessment rates
for deposit insurance for members of the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF") and the
Savings Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF"). State Bank, Peoples Bank, First
National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank are members of BIF. The FDIC may
increase assessment rates for either fund if necessary to restore the fund's
ratio of reserves to insured deposits to its target level within a reasonable
time and may decrease such rates if such target level has been met. The FDIC has
established a risk-based assessment system for both BIF and SAIF members. Under
this system, assessments vary based on the risk the institution poses to its
deposit insurance fund. The risk level is determined based on the institution's
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Monetary Policy and Economic Conditions
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The commercial banking business is affected not only by general
economic conditions, but also by the policies of various governmental regulatory
authorities, including the Federal Reserve Board. The Federal Reserve Board
regulates money and credit conditions and interest rates in order to influence
general economic conditions primarily through open market operations in U.S.
Government securities, changes in the discount rate on bank borrowings and
changes in reserve requirements against bank deposits. These policies and
regulations significantly affect the overall growth and distribution of bank
loans, investments and deposits, and the interest rates charged on loans as well
as the interest rates paid on deposits and accounts.

The monetary policies of the Federal Reserve Board have had a
significant effect on the operating results of commercial banks in the past and
are expected to continue to have significant effects in the future. In view of
the changing conditions in the economy and the money market and the activities
of monetary and fiscal authorities, no definitive predictions can be made as to
future changes in interest rates, credit availability or deposit levels.

Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999
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On November 12, 1999, President Clinton signed into law the
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, or the Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999,
which, effective March 11, 2000, permits bank holding companies to become
financial holding companies and thereby affiliate with securities firms and
insurance companies and engage in other activities that are financial in nature.
A bank holding company may become a financial holding company if each of its
subsidiary banks is well capitalized under the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation Act of 1991 prompt corrective action provisions, is well managed,
and has at least a satisfactory rating under the Community Reinvestment Act by
filing a declaration that the bank holding company wishes to become a financial
holding company. No regulatory approval will be required for a financial holding
company to acquire a company, other than a bank or savings association, engaged
in activities that are financial in nature or incidental to activities that are
financial in nature, as determined by the Federal Reserve Board.

The Financial Services Modernization Act defines "financial in
nature" to include: (i) securities underwriting, dealing and market making; (ii)
sponsoring mutual funds and investment companies; (iii) insurance underwriting
and agency; (iv) merchant banking activities; and (v) activities that the
Federal Reserve Board has determined to be closely related to banking.

The specific effects of the enactment of the Financial Services
Modernization Act on the banking industry in general and on the Corporation and
its subsidiaries have yet to be determined due to the fact that the Financial
Services Modernization Act was only recently adopted.

Statistical Financial Information Regarding the Corporation
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The following schedules and tables analyze certain elements of the
consolidated balance sheets and statements of income of the Corporation and its
subsidiaries, as required under Exchange Act Industry Guide 3 promulgated by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, and should be read in conjunction with the
narrative analysis presented in ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION and the Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Corporation and its subsidiaries included at pages F-1 through
F-37 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY;
INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL

A. The following are the average balance sheets for the years ending
December 31:

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ASSETS 2000 1999 1998
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Interest-earning assets
Securities available for sale (1)
Taxable $ 74,441,630 $ 73,661,147 $ 68,465,434
Non-taxable 11,358,301 9,442,497 6,191,050
Federal funds sold 842,205 1,477,880 17,112,858
Loans, net of unearned income
and deferred loan fees (2) 542,411,783 461,342,591 376,126,488
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Total interest-earning assets 629,053,919 545,924,115 467,895,830
Allowance for loan losses (6,652,365) (5,698,734) (5,382,901)
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622,401,554 540,225,381 462,512,929
Noninterest-earning assets
Cash and due from banks 18,474,413 16,953,255 15,152,187
Premises and equipment, net 10,960,222 11,188,449 10,067,321
Accrued interest receivable and
other assets 13,686,564 11,833,035 6,224,187
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$ 665,522,753 $ 580,200,120 $ 493,956,624
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Interest-bearing liabilities
Deposits
Savings and interest-bearing
demand deposits $ 78,724,650 $ 82,291,784 $ 96,422,897
Time deposits 415,929,264 354,626,156 281,227,689
Short-term borrowings 19,961,260 11,313,555 1,093,099
Advances from Federal Home
Loan Bank (FHLB) 43,769,424 32,332,414 24,222,456
Junior subordinated debentures 3,229,999 - -
Other borrowed funds 4,314,728 4,100,000 -
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Total interest-bearing liabilities 565,929,325 484,663,909 402,966,141

Noninterest-bearing liabilities
Demand deposits 43,773,329 45,760,449 45,418,691
Accrued interest payable and
other liabilities 9,192,932 6,809,194 5,140,844
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618,895,586 537,233,552 453,525,676

Shareholders' equity (3) 46,627,167 42,966,568 40,430,948
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$ 665,522,753 $ 580,200,120 $ 493,956,624
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(1) Securities available for sale are carried at fair value. The average
balance includes quarterly average balances of the market value
adjustments and daily average balances for the amortized cost of
securities.
(2) Loan balances include principal balances of nonaccrual loans and loans
held for sale.
(3) Shown net of average net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on
securities available for sale, net of tax.

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I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY;
INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL (CONTINUED)

B. The following tables set forth, for the years indicated, the condensed
average balances of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing
liabilities, the interest earned or paid on such amounts, and the
average interest rates earned or paid thereon.

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Average Average
Balance Interest Rate
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INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS
Securities (1)
Taxable $ 76,005,166 $ 4,978,266 6.55%
Non-taxable 11,906,739 897,333 (2) 7.54 (2)
Federal funds sold 842,205 48,035 5.70
Loans, net of unearned income and
deferred loan fees 542,411,783 (3) 50,404,396 (4) 9.29
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Total interest-earning assets $ 631,165,893 56,328,030 (2) 8.92% (2)
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INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES
Deposits
Savings and interest-bearing
demand deposits $ 78,724,650 1,723,255 2.19%
Time deposits 415,929,264 23,169,115 5.57
Short-term borrowings 19,961,260 1,358,778 6.81
Advances from FHLB 43,769,424 2,707,345 6.19
Junior subordinated debentures 3,229,999 335,667 10.39
Other borrowed funds 4,314,728 340,909 7.90
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Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 565,929,325 29,635,069 5.24%
================ ----------------


Net interest income $ 26,692,961 (2)
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Net interest income as a percent
of average interest-earning assets 4.23% (2)
</TABLE>


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(1) Securities balances represent daily average balances for the amortized
cost of securities. The average rate is calculated based on the
amortized cost of securities.
(2) Computed on tax equivalent basis for non-taxable securities (34%
statutory tax rate in 2000).
(3) Loan balances include principal balances of nonaccrual loans and loans
held for sale.
(4) Includes net fees on loans of $1,836,580 in 2000.



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I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY;
INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Average Average
Balance Interest Rate
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS
Securities (1)
Taxable $ 73,801,410 $ 4,553,538 6.17%
Non-taxable 10,019,393 754,935 (2) 7.53 (2)
Federal funds sold 1,477,880 76,408 5.17
Loans, net of unearned income and
deferred loan fees 461,342,591 (3) 39,824,608 (4) 8.63
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Total interest-earning assets $ 546,641,274 45,209,489 (2) 8.27% (2)
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INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES
Deposits
Savings and interest-bearing
demand deposits $ 82,291,784 1,674,222 2.03%
Time deposits 354,626,156 17,352,230 4.89
Short-term borrowings 11,313,555 617,027 5.45
Advances from FHLB 32,332,414 1,765,513 5.46
Other borrowed funds 4,100,000 334,921 8.17
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Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 484,663,909 21,743,913 4.49%
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Net interest income $ 23,465,576 (2)
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Net interest income as a percent
of average interest-earning assets 4.29% (2)
</TABLE>


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(1) Securities balances represent daily average balances for the amortized
cost of securities. The average rate is calculated based on the
amortized cost of securities.
(2) Computed on tax equivalent basis for non-taxable securities (34%
statutory tax rate in 1999).
(3) Loan balances include principal balances of nonaccrual loans and loans
held for sale.
(4) Includes net fees on loans of $1,368,444 in 1999.


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I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY;
INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Average Average
Balance Interest Rate
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS
Securities (1)
Taxable $ 68,282,845 $ 3,939,667 5.77%
Non-taxable 6,090,977 492,812 (2) 8.09 (2)
Federal funds sold 17,112,858 896,714 5.24
Loans, net of unearned income and
deferred loan fees 376,126,488 (3) 34,131,651 (4) 9.07
---------------- ----------------

Total interest-earning assets $ 467,613,168 39,460,844 (2) 8.44% (2)
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INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES
Deposits
Savings and interest-bearing
demand deposits $ 96,422,897 2,121,304 2.20%
Time deposits 281,227,689 15,221,462 5.41
Short-term borrowings 1,093,099 62,853 5.75
Advances from FHLB 24,222,456 1,337,080 5.52
---------------- ----------------

Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 402,966,141 18,742,699 4.65%
================ ----------------


Net interest income $ 20,718,145 (2)
================

Net interest income as a percent
of average interest-earning assets 4.43% (2)
====
</TABLE>


- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) Securities balances represent daily average balances for the amortized
cost of securities. The average rate is calculated based on the
amortized cost of securities.
(2) Computed on tax equivalent basis for non-taxable securities (34%
statutory tax rate in 1998).
(3) Loan balances include principal balances of nonaccrual loans and loans
held for sale.
(4) Includes net fees on loans of $1,041,507 in 1998.


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I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY;
INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL (CONTINUED)

C. The following tables set forth the effect of volume and rate changes on
interest income and expense for the periods indicated. For purposes of
these tables, changes in interest due to volume and rate were determined
as follows:

Volume Variance - change in volume multiplied by the previous year's
rate.

Rate Variance - change in rate multiplied by the previous year's
volume.

Rate/Volume Variance - change in volume multiplied by the change in
rate. This variance was allocated to volume variance and rate variance
in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amount of the
change in each.

Interest on non-taxable securities has been adjusted to a fully tax
equivalent basis using a statutory tax rate of 34% in 2000, 1999 and
1998.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total Variance Attributable To
Variance ------------------------
2000/1999 Volume Rate
--------- ------ ----

<S> <C> <C> <C>
INTEREST INCOME
Securities
Taxable $ 424,728 $ 138,706 $ 286,022
Non-taxable 142,398 142,237 161
Federal funds sold (28,373) (35,600) 7,227
Loans, net of unearned income
and deferred loan fees 10,579,788 7,371,120 3,208,668
-------------- -------------- ----------------
11,118,541 7,616,463 3,502,078

INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits
Savings and interest-bearing
demand deposits 49,033 (74,576) 123,609
Time deposits 5,816,885 3,230,210 2,586,675
Short-term borrowings 741,751 559,979 181,772
Advances from FHLB 941,832 684,806 257,026
Junior subordinated debentures 335,667 335,667 -
Other borrowed funds 5,988 17,187 (11,199)
-------------- -------------- ----------------
7,891,156 4,753,273 3,137,883
-------------- -------------- ----------------

NET INTEREST INCOME $ 3,227,385 $ 2,863,190 $ 364,195
============== ============== ================
</TABLE>


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I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY;
INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total Variance Attributable To
Variance ------------------------
1999/1998 Volume Rate
--------- ------ ----

<S> <C> <C> <C>

INTEREST INCOME
Securities
Taxable $ 613,871 $ 330,288 $ 283,583
Non-taxable 262,123 298,100 (35,977)
Federal funds sold (820,306) (808,503) (11,803)
Loans, net of unearned income
and deferred loan fees 5,692,957 7,422,832 (1,729,875)
-------------- -------------- ----------------
5,748,645 7,242,717 (1,494,072)

INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits
Savings and interest-bearing
demand deposits (447,082) (295,430) (151,652)
Time deposits 2,130,768 3,693,953 (1,563,185)
Short-term borrowings 554,174 557,577 (3,403)
Advances from FHLB 428,433 442,995 (14,562)
Other borrowed funds 334,921 334,921 -
-------------- -------------- ----------------
3,001,214 4,734,016 (1,732,802)
-------------- -------------- ----------------

NET INTEREST INCOME $ 2,747,431 $ 2,508,701 $ 238,730
============== ============== ================
</TABLE>


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II. INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

A. The book value of securities available for sale as of December 31 are
summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government
agency securities $ 22,896,320 $ 19,376,264 $ 20,110,990
Obligations of states and
political subdivisions 12,575,609 10,581,971 9,201,982
Mortgage-backed securities 49,930,790 50,565,523 50,608,107
Marketable equity securities 3,502,239 2,595,150 2,221,850
--------------- --------------- ----------------

$ 88,904,958 $ 83,118,908 $ 82,142,929
=============== =============== ================
</TABLE>


B. The maturity distribution and weighted average yield of securities
available for sale at December 31, 2000 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
-----------------------------Maturing--------------------------
After One Year After Five Years
Within But Within But Within After
One Year Five Years Ten Years Ten Years
-------- ---------- --------- ---------

<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government
agency securities $ 2,093,707 $ 16,626,497 $ 4,176,116 $ -
Obligations of states and political
subdivisions 375,967 2,009,208 3,296,757 6,893,677
Mortgage-backed securities (2) 6,228,326 13,954,295 15,141,075 14,607,094
Marketable equity securities - - - 3,502,239
------------- --------------- ------------- --------------

$ 8,698,000 $ 32,590,000 $ 22,613,948 $ 25,003,010
============= =============== ============= ==============

Weighted average yield (1) 6.34% 6.43% 6.49% 6.28%
</TABLE>

(1) Yields are not presented on a tax-equivalent basis.
(2) Maturity based upon estimated weighted-average life.

The weighted average interest rates are based on coupon rates for
securities purchased at par value and on effective interest rates
considering amortization or accretion if the securities were purchased at
a premium or discount.

C. Excluding those holdings of the investment portfolio in U.S. Treasury
securities and other agencies of the U.S. Government, there were no
securities of any one issuer which exceeded 10% of the shareholders'
equity of the Corporation at December 31, 2000.


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III. LOAN PORTFOLIO

A. Types of Loans - Total loans on the balance sheet are comprised
of the following classifications at December 31 for the years
indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Commercial,
financial and
agricultural $ 362,927,760 $ 326,564,165 $ 248,840,548 $ 217,324,268 $ 185,838,900
Real estate
mortgage 107,717,699 80,703,338 72,225,323 75,212,817 72,356,881
Consumer
loans to
individuals 106,342,607 94,410,123 73,244,850 67,198,876 60,512,850
---------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------

$ 576,988,066 $ 501,677,626 $ 394,310,721 $ 359,735,961 $ 318,708,631
================ ================ ================= ================= =================

Real estate
mortgage
loans held
for resale $ 1,166,716 $ 7,149,585 $ 18,509,275 $ 4,404,327 $ 1,875,636
================ ================ ================= ================= =================
</TABLE>

CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK: The Corporation grants commercial, real estate
and installment loans to customers mainly in northern Ohio. Commercial loans
include loans collateralized by commercial real estate, business assets and
agricultural loans collateralized by crops and farm equipment. As of December
31, 2000, commercial, financial and agricultural loans make up approximately 63%
of the loan portfolio and the loans are expected to be repaid from cash flow
from operations of businesses. As of December 31, 2000, residential first
mortgage loans make up approximately 19% of the loan portfolio and are
collateralized by first mortgages on residential real estate. As of December 31,
2000, consumer loans to individuals make up approximately 18% of the loan
portfolio and are primarily collateralized by consumer assets.

B. Maturities and Sensitivities of Loans to Changes in Interest
Rates - The following table shows the amounts of commercial,
financial and agricultural loans outstanding as of December 31,
2000 which, based on remaining scheduled repayments of principal,
are due in the periods indicated. Also, the amounts have been
classified according to sensitivity to changes in interest rates
for commercial, financial and agricultural loans due after one
year. (Variable-rate loans are those loans with floating or
adjustable interest rates.)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Commercial,
Financial and
Maturing Agricultural
-------- ------------

<S> <C>
Within one year $ 154,184,000
After one year but within five years 114,228,000
After five years 94,516,000
---------------

$ 362,928,000
===============
</TABLE>

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III. LOAN PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED)

Commercial, Financial and Agricultural
--------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Interest Sensitivity
-------------------------
Fixed Variable
Rate Rate Total
----- -------- -----

<S> <C> <C> <C>
Due after one year but
within five years $ 62,552,000 $ 51,676,000 $ 114,228,000
Due after five years 7,174,000 87,342,000 94,516,000
---------------- --------------- ---------------

$ 69,726,000 $ 139,018,000 $ 208,744,000
================ =============== ===============
</TABLE>

C. Risk Elements
-------------

1. Nonaccrual, Past Due, Restructured and Impaired Loans -
The following schedule summarizes nonaccrual, past due,
restructured and impaired loans at December 31.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
(a) LOANS ACCOUNTED FOR ON A
NONACCRUAL BASIS $ 2,950 (1) $ 1,403 (1) $ 1,880 (1) $ 2,303 (1) $ 1,055 (1)

(B) ACCRUING LOANS WHICH
are contractually
past due 90 days or
more as to interest
or principal payments 1,927 809 (1) 1,742 462 293

(c) Loans not included in (a)
which are "Troubled
Debt Restructurings" as
defined by Statement of
Financial Accounting

STANDARDS NO. 15 3,911 (1) - - - -

(d) Other loans defined as
impaired 1,624 1,103 - - 2,490
---------- ---------- --------- --------- -----------

$ 10,412 $ 3,315 $ 3,622 $ 2,765 $ 3,838
========== ========== ========= ========= ===========

(1) Includes loans defined as "impaired" under SFAS No. 114.
</TABLE>



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III. LOAN PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED)

Management believes the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2000 is
adequate to absorb any losses on nonperforming loans, as the allowance balance
is maintained by management at a level considered adequate to cover losses that
are probable 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.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000
----
(In thousands)

<S> <C>
Gross interest income that would have been recorded in 2000 on
nonaccrual loans outstanding at December 31, 2000 if the loans had been
current, in accordance with their original terms and had been
outstanding throughout the period or since origination if held for part
of the period $ 286

Interest income actually recorded on nonaccrual loans and
included in net income for the period (172)
---------

Interest income not recognized during the period $ 114
=========
</TABLE>

1. Discussion of the Nonaccrual Policy

The accrual of interest income is discontinued when the
collection of a loan or interest, in whole or in part, is
doubtful. When interest accruals are discontinued,
interest income accrued in the current period is reversed.
While loans which are past due 90 days or more as to
interest or principal payments are considered for
nonaccrual status, management may elect to continue the
accrual of interest when the estimated net realizable
value of collateral, in management's judgment, is
sufficient to cover the principal balance and accrued
interest. These policies apply to both commercial and
consumer loans.

2. Potential Problem Loans

As of December 31, 2000, in addition to the $10,412,000 of
loans reported under Item III. C. 1., there are
approximately $23,137,000 in other outstanding loans where
known information about possible credit problems of the
borrowers causes management to have serious doubts as to
the ability of such borrowers to comply with the present
loan repayment terms and which may result in disclosure of
such loans pursuant to Item III. C. 1. at some future
date. Consideration was given to loans classified for
regulatory purposes as loss, doubtful, substandard, or
special mention that have not been disclosed in Section 1
above. To the extent that such loans are not included in
the $23,137,000 potential problem loans described above,
management believes that such loans will not materially
impact future operating results, liquidity, or capital
resources.


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III. LOAN PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED)

3. Foreign Outstandings

None

4. Loan Concentrations

At December 31, 2000, loans outstanding related to
agricultural operations or collateralized by agricultural
real estate aggregated approximately $62,259,000. At
December 31, 2000, there were no agriculture loans which
were accounted for on a nonaccrual basis; and there are
approximately $34,000 of accruing agriculture loans which
are contractually past due ninety days or more as to
interest or principal payments.

D. Other Interest-Bearing Assets
-----------------------------

Other than $137,000 in foreclosed real estate, there are no
other interest-bearing assets as of December 31, 2000 which
would be required to be disclosed under Item III. C. 1 or Item
III. C. 2. if such assets were loans.


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IV. SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE

A. The following schedule presents an analysis of the allowance for
loan losses, average loan data and related ratios for the years
ended December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
LOANS
Loans outstanding at end of period (1) $ 577,802,941 $ 508,480,963 $412,478,828 $363,851,637 $320,321,476
============= ============= ============ ============ ============
Average loans outstanding during period (1) $ 542,411,783 $ 461,342,591 $376,126,488 $342,480,740 $305,611,881
============= ============= ============ ============ ============

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
Balance at beginning of period $ 6,193,712 $ 5,408,854 $ 5,239,601 $ 5,066,600 $ 4,270,000

Loans charged-off
Commercial, financial and agricultural loans (641,088) (578,228) (885,132) (438,317) (308,143)
Real estate mortgage (22,195) (25,181) (59,940) (30,863) (14,470)
Consumer loans to individuals (906,211) (489,032) (390,420) (856,426) (555,164)
------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
(1,569,494) (1,092,441) (1,335,492) (1,325,606) (877,777)

Recoveries of loans previously charged-off
Commercial, financial and agricultural loans 106,048 327,122 248,054 308,283 380,951
Real estate mortgage 22,780 72,045 3,610 6,877 8,288
Consumer loans to individuals 361,924 263,132 173,081 235,482 324,129
------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
490,752 662,299 424,745 550,642 713,368
------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

Net loans charged-off (1,078,742) (430,142) (910,747) (774,964) (164,409)

Provision for loan losses 2,100,000 1,215,000 1,080,000 947,965 961,009
------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

Balance at end of period $ 7,214,970 $ 6,193,712 $ 5,408,854 $ 5,239,601 $ 5,066,600
============= ============= ============ ============ ============

Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to
average loans outstanding during the period .20% .09% .24% .23% .05%
=== === === ===

(1) Net of unearned income and deferred loan fees, including loans held for sale
</TABLE>

The allowance for loan losses balance and the provision for loan
losses are judgmentally determined by management based upon
periodic reviews of the loan portfolio. In addition, management
considered the level of charge-offs on loans as well as the
fluctuations of charge-offs and recoveries on loans including
the factors which caused these changes. Estimating the risk of
loss and the amount of loss is necessarily subjective.
Accordingly, the allowance is maintained by Management at a
level considered adequate to cover losses that are currently
anticipated based on past loss experience, 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.

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IV. SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

B. The following schedule is a breakdown of the allowance for loan
losses allocated by type of loan and related ratios.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
-----------Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses-----------
-------------------------------------------
Percentage Percentage
of Loans of Loans
In Each In Each
Category to Category To
Allowance Total Allowance Total
Amount Loans Amount Loans
------ ----- ------ -----

December 31, 2000 December 31, 1999
----------------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Commercial, financial
and agricultural $ 5,365,000 62.9% $ 4,371,000 65.1%
residential first mortgage 202,000 18.7 93,000 16.1
Consumer loans
to individuals 814,000 18.4 553,000 18.8
Unallocated 833,970 N/A 1,176,712 N/A
-------------- --- -------------- -------

$ 7,214,970 100.0% $ 6,193,712 100.0%
============== ====== ============== =======

December 31, 1998 December 31, 1997
----------------- -----------------
Commercial, financial
and agricultural $ 2,704,000 63.1% $ 3,678,000 60.4%
Residential first mortgage 144,000 18.3 203,000 20.9
Consumer loans
to individuals 1,026,000 18.6 742,000 18.7
Unallocated 1,534,854 N/A 616,601 N/A
-------------- --- -------------- -------
$ 5,408,854 100.0% $ 5,239,601 100.0%
============== ===== ============== =======

December 31, 1996
-----------------

Commercial, financial
and agricultural $ 3,445,000 58.3%
Real estate mortgage 203,000 22.7
Consumer loans
to individuals 811,000 19.0
Unallocated 607,600 N/A
-------------- ---
$ 5,066,600 100.0%
============== =====
</TABLE>


Beginning in 1998, management established a new methodology for
allocating the allowance for loan losses which includes identifying
specific allocations for impaired and problem loans and quantifying
general allocations for other loans based on a detailed evaluation
of historical loss ratios and individual portfolio risk factors.
Additionally, the unallocated allowance is maintained at
approximately 12% of the total allowance at December 31, 2000 due
to inherent uncertainty in the allocation process. Prior to 1998,
allowance allocations were made on a more subjective basis.
Management believes the new methodology more appropriately
allocates the allowance for known and inherent risks within the
individual loan portfolios.

While management's periodic analysis of the adequacy of the
allowance for loan losses may allocate portions of the allowance
for specific problem loan situations, the entire allowance is
available for any loan charge-offs that occur.



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V. DEPOSITS

The average amount of deposits and average rates paid are summarized as
follows for the years ended December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2 0 0 0 1 9 9 9 1 9 9 8
------- ------ -------
Average Average Average Average Average Average
Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate
------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ----

<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Savings and interest-bearing
demand deposits $ 78,724,650 2.19% $ 82,291,784 2.03% $ 96,422,897 2.20%
Time deposits 415,929,264 5.57 354,626,156 4.89 281,227,689 5.41
Demand deposits

(noninterest-bearing) 43,773,329 - 45,760,449 - 45,418,691 -
-------------- -------------- --------------

$ 538,427,243 $ 482,678,389 $ 423,069,277
============== ============== ==============
</TABLE>


Maturities of time certificates of deposit and other time deposits of
$100,000 or more outstanding at December 31, 2000 are summarized as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amount
------

<S> <C>
Three months or less $ 28,426,000
Over three months and through six months 46,363,000
Over six months and through twelve months 30,608,000
Over twelve months 41,128,000
--------------

$ 146,525,000
==============
</TABLE>

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VI. RETURN ON EQUITY AND ASSETS

The ratio of net income to average shareholders' equity and average
total assets and certain other ratios are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----

<S> <C> <C> <C>
Average total assets $ 665,522,753 $ 580,200,120 $ 493,956,624
================= ================== ==================

Average shareholders' equity (1) $ 46,627,167 $ 42,966,568 $ 40,430,948
================= ================== ==================

Net income $ 6,086,178 $ 5,230,902 $ 4,277,877
================= ================== ==================

Cash dividends declared $ 1,888,104 $ 1,692,641 $ 1,660,963
================= ================== ==================

Return on average total assets .91% .90% .87%
=== === ===

Return on average share-
holders' equity 13.05% 12.17% 10.58%
===== ===== =====

Dividend payout percentage (2) 31.02% 32.36% 38.83%
===== ===== =====

Average shareholders' equity
to average total assets 7.01% 7.41% 8.19%
==== ==== ====
</TABLE>

(1) Net of average unrealized appreciation or depreciation on
securities available for sale.
(2) Dividends declared divided by net income.


VII. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

The Corporation did not have any category of short-term borrowings for
which the average balance outstanding during 1998 was 30 percent or
more of shareholders' equity at the end of the reported period.

The following information is reported for federal funds purchased for
2000 and 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
2000 1999

Amount outstanding at end of year $ 13,200,000 $ 10,900,000
================= ===================

Weighted average interest rate at end of year 6.44% 5.73%
======== ========

Maximum amount outstanding at any month end $ 31,005,000 $ 18,200,000
================= ===================

Average amount outstanding during the year $ 19,961,260 $ 11,313,555
================= ===================

Weighted average interest rate during the year 6.81% 5.45%
======== ========
</TABLE>



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Effect of Environmental Regulation
----------------------------------

Compliance with federal, state and local provisions regulating the
discharge of materials into the environment, or otherwise relating to the
protection of the environment, has not had a material effect upon the capital
expenditures, earnings or competitive position of the Corporation and its
subsidiaries. The Corporation believes that the nature of the operations of its
subsidiaries has little, if any, environmental impact. The Corporation,
therefore, anticipates no material capital expenditures for environmental
control facilities for its current fiscal year or for the foreseeable future.
The Corporation's subsidiaries may be required to make capital expenditures for
environmental control facilities related to properties which they may acquire
through foreclosure proceedings in the future; however, the amount of such
capital expenditures, if any, is not currently determinable.

Item 2. Properties.
- ---------------------

The following is a listing and brief description of the properties
owned or leased by State Bank and used in its business:

1. Its main office is a two-story brick building located at 401
Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio, which was built in 1971.
Including a basement addition built in 1991, it contains
33,400 square feet of floor space. Approximately 4,083 square
feet on the second floor and on the lower level presently are
leased to RDSI, 7,294 square feet on the second floor are
leased to RFS and 2,868 square feet on the lower level are
leased to the Corporation.

2. A drive through branch office located in downtown Defiance,
Ohio containing 3,200 square feet of floor space was built in
1961. Most of the space is in the basement which is used for
storage. It contains a three-bay drive-thru, two inside teller
locations, an ATM and a night deposit unit.

3. A full service branch office located on Main Street in Ney,
Ohio containing 1,536 square feet of floor space was opened in
1968.

4. A full service branch office located at 1796 North Clinton
Street, Defiance, Ohio containing 2,120 square feet of floor
space was opened in 1968. It is a free standing structure
located in front of a shopping center. The branch was
remodeled in 2000.

5. A full service branch office located at 1856 East Second
Street, Defiance, Ohio containing 2,160 square feet of floor
space was opened in 1972 and remodeled in 1998. It is a free
standing structure located in front of a shopping center.

6. A full service branch office located at 220 North Main Street,
Paulding, Ohio containing 6,200 square feet of floor space was
opened in 1980 and most recently remodeled in 1999.

7. A full service branch office located at 312 Main Street,
Delta, Ohio containing 3,470 square feet of floor space was
acquired from Society Bank & Trust ("Society") in 1992.

8. A full service branch office located at 133 E. Morenci Street,
Lyons, Ohio containing 2,578 square feet of floor space was
acquired from Society in 1992.



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9. A full service branch office located at 515 Parkview, Wauseon,
Ohio containing 3,850 square feet of floor space was acquired
from Society in 1992. This office was remodeled in 1998.

10. A full service branch located in the Chief Market Square
supermarket at 705 Deatrick Street, Defiance, Ohio and
containing 425 square feet was opened in 1993. State Bank
leases the space in which this branch is located pursuant to a
15-year lease.

11. A full service branch office located at 1991 Crocker Road,
Suite 204, Westlake, Ohio containing 1,364 square feet was
opened in 1998. State Bank leases the space in which this
branch is located.

12. A full service branch office located at 137 S. Main St., Suite
302, Akron, Ohio was opened in 2000. State Bank leases the
space in which this branch is located.

The following is a listing and brief description of the properties
owned by Peoples Bank and used in its business:

1. The full service main office located at 301 South Main Street,
Findlay, Ohio was opened in 1990. It contains approximately
30,000 square feet of floor space, of which 12,000 is used by
an unrelated law firm.

2. A full service branch office located at 124 East Main Street,
McComb, Ohio was opened in 1990. It contains approximately
3,600 square feet of floor space.

The only real property owned by First National Bank is the location
of the Bank at 405 East Main Street, Ottawa, Ohio. First National Bank's
facility is a two-story brick and steel building containing approximately 7,100
square feet of space. The first floor is a traditional banking lobby which was
remodeled in 1991. The second floor contains bookkeeping, office and storage
space.

The following is a listing and brief description of the properties
owned by Citizens Savings Bank and used in its business:

1. The full service main office is located at 132 East Front
Street, Pemberville, Ohio and contains 6,389 square feet. It
was built near the turn of the century and was completely
remodeled and added on to in 1992.

2. A full service branch office located at 230 West Madison
Street, Gibsonburg, Ohio occupies 2,520 square feet and was
built in 1988.

RMC is the master lessee of Oak Creek Offices. This office space is
located at Estancia Boulevard, Suite 201, Clearwater, Florida. This space is
leased to various tenants.

RDSI leases a 5,616 square foot office space located at 2010 South
Jefferson, Defiance, Ohio. This office was first leased on December 21, 1999.
RDSI also leases 7,294 square feet on the second floor of the State Bank
building located at 401 Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio.



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Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
- ----------------------------

There are no pending legal proceedings to which the Corporation or
any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of their property is subject,
except routine legal proceedings to which the Corporation or any of its
subsidiaries is a party incidental to its banking business. None of such
proceedings are considered by the Corporation to be material.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
- --------------------------------------------------------------

Not applicable.


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Executive Officers of the Registrant.
- ------------------------------------

The following table lists the names and ages of the executive
officers of the Corporation as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K,
the positions presently held by each such executive officer and the business
experience of each such executive officer during the past five years. Unless
otherwise indicated, each person has held his principal occupation(s) for more
than five years. All executive officers serve at the pleasure of the Board of
Directors of the Corporation.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Position(s) Held with the Corporation and
Name Age its Subsidiaries and Principal Occupation(s)
---- --- --------------------------------------------

<S> <C> <C>
Steven D. VanDemark 48 Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Corporation;
Chairman of the Board of Directors of State Bank;
Director of RDSI; General Manager of Defiance
Publishing Company, Defiance, Ohio, a newspaper publisher.

Thomas C. Williams 52 President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation
since June 1995; Director of the Corporation, State Bank,
Peoples Bank, Rurban Life, RFS, and RDSI. President and
Chief Executive Officer of State Bank, June 1995 to August
1996; President of FirstMerit Bank, FSB, Clearwater, Florida,
from 1994 to June 1995; Senior Vice President and Managing
Officer of the Northern Region of The First National Bank of
Ohio, Cleveland, Ohio, from 1990 to 1994.

Robert W. Constien 48 Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
since November 22, 2000; Executive Vice President of the
Corporation from March, 1997 to November 2000; Vice President
of the Corporation from 1994 to March, 1997; Chief Executive
Officer and a Director of RFS since March 1997; Director of
State Bank; Executive Vice President of State Bank from 1994
to 1997, Senior Vice President of State Bank from 1991 to
1993 and Vice President of State Bank from 1987 to 1991.

Richard C. Warrener 56 Executive Vice President of the Corporation since December
1997; Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation since
December 31, 1996; Senior Vice President of the Corporation
from December 31, 1996 to December 1997; Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of FirstMerit Bank,
N.A. from March 1994 to December 1996; Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer of Life Savings Bank from January
1991 to March 1994; Division Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Florida Federal Savings Bank from 1988
to November 1990.
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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters.
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The common stock of the Corporation is traded on the OTC Bulletin
Board, symbol "RBNF." The table below sets forth the high and low closing
prices, and the cash dividends declared with respect to, the common stock of the
Corporation, for the indicated periods. The Corporation is aware of three
securities dealers who make a market in its common stock. The high and low
closing prices reflect actual prices for purchases and sales of the
Corporation's common stock as reported by NASDAQ and not inter-dealer prices.
The per share amounts have been restated for the 5% stock dividend declared in
2000.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Per Share Per Share
Closing Prices Dividends
1999 High Low Declared
---- ---- --- --------

<S> <C> <C> <C>
First Quarter $ 16.90 $ 14.29 $ .095
Second Quarter 15.24 12.62 .095
Third Quarter 15.48 12.62 .095
Fourth Quarter 13.57 11.90 .105

2000
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First Quarter $ 13.57 $ 12.38 $ .105
Second Quarter 13.33 12.14 .105
Third Quarter 13.50 12.26 .105
Fourth Quarter 13.00 11.63 .120
</TABLE>

There can be no assurance as to the amount of dividends which will be
declared with respect to the common shares of the Corporation in the future,
since such dividends are subject to the discretion of the Corporation's Board of
Directors, cash needs, general business conditions, dividends from the
subsidiaries and applicable governmental regulations and policies. See ITEM 7.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATION - CAPITAL RESOURCES and Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.

The approximate number of holders of outstanding common shares of the
Corporation, based upon the number of record holders as of December 31, 2000,
was 1,418.

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data

SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

Year Ended December 31, 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
---- ---- ---- ---- ----

<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
EARNINGS
Total interest income $ 56,023 $ 44,953 $ 39,293 $ 36,582 $ 32,924
Total interest expense 29,635 21,744 18,743 16,689 14,657
Net interest income 26,388 23,209 20,550 19,893 18,267
Provision for loan losses 2,100 1,215 1,080 948 961
Total noninterest income 11,273 11,064 10,511 8,294 6,781
Total noninterest expense 26,754 25,466 23,630 19,253 16,876
Income tax expense 2,721 2,361 2,073 2,470 2,362
Net income 6,086 5,231 4,278 5,516 4,849
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PER SHARE DATA (1)
Basic earnings (2) $ 1.42 $ 1.22 $ 1.00 $ 1.18 $ 1.02
Diluted earnings (2) 1.42 1.22 .99 1.18 1.02
Cash dividends declared .44 .39 .38 .35 .27
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AVERAGE BALANCES
Average shareholders'
equity $ 46,627 $ 42,967 $ 40,431 $ 42,151 $ 40,749
Average total assets 665,523 580,200 493,957 452,011 416,743
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RATIOS
Return on average
Shareholders' equity 13.05% 12.17% 10.58% 13.09% 11.90%
Return on average total
assets .91 .90 .87 1.22 1.16
Cash dividend payout
ratio (cash dividends
divided by net income) 31.02 32.36 38.83 29.89 26.99
Average shareholders'
equity to average total
assets 7.01 7.41 8.19 9.33 9.78
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PERIOD END TOTALS
Total assets $ 700,818 $ 627,784 $ 537,155 $ 471,371 $ 433,273
Total loans and leases 576,988 501,678 394,311 359,736 318,709
Total deposits 566,321 519,296 450,813 415,181 387,766
Advances from FHLB 52,164 40,035 28,890 7,530 -
Junior subordinated
debentures 9,697 - - - -
Shareholders' equity 50,140 43,900 41,903 39,094 41,489
Shareholders' equity
per share (1) 11.53 10.10 9.64 8.99 8.64
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</TABLE>

(1) Per share data restated for 5% stock dividend declared in 1996, two-for-one
stock split declared in 1998 and, 5% stock dividend declared in 2000.

(2) Restated to reflect adoption of SFAS No. 128 on December 31, 1997.



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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
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of Operation.
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EARNINGS SUMMARY

CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME for Rurban Financial Corp. (the "Corporation") for 2000
was $6.1 million, up from $5.2 million in 1999 and $4.3 million in 1998. Basic
earnings per share were $1.42 in 2000, an increase of 16.4% from $1.22 in 1999
and a 42.0% increase over the $1.00 in 1998. Cash dividends declared per share
increased to $.44 for 2000 compared to $.39 in 1999 and $.38 in 1998, increases
of 12.8% and 2.6%, respectively. Per share data has been adjusted to reflect the
5% stock dividend paid in September 2000 and the two-for-one stock split
declared in May 1998.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

2000 COMPARED WITH 1999
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NET INTEREST INCOME for 2000 was $26.4 million an increase of $3.2 million
(13.7%) over 1999. The increase was primarily due to a 17.6% increase in the
average balance of loans and loans held for sale. The average yield on loans
increased 66 basis points to 9.29% for 2000 compared to 8.63% for 1999. The
increase in loan yield, partially offset by a 75 basis points increase in the
average rate on interest bearing liabilities to 5.24% in 2000 from 4.49% in
1999, along with volume increases in interest earning assets and liabilities,
combined to result in a decline of 6 basis points in the tax equivalent net
interest margin to 4.23% in 2000 from 4.29% in 1999.

AT DECEMBER 31, 2000, loans and loans held for sale, net of deferred loan fees
amounted to $577.8 million, an increase of $69.3 million (13.6%) over the
December 31, 1999 balance of $508.5 million. This increase was due to the
Corporation's loan origination efforts, with the majority of the growth
occurring in the Findlay/Hancock county and Cleveland/Akron areas.

COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL LOANS increased $36.3 million from $326.6
million at December 31, 1999 to $362.9 million at December 31, 2000. This
increase occurred as the result of the Corporation's goal to increase small
business loan relationships.

AT DECEMBER 31, 2000, approximately $1.2 million of real estate mortgage loans
were held for sale in the secondary market. During 2000, approximately $13.1
million of real estate mortgage loans were originated for sale and approximately
$13.7 million were sold in the secondary market. This represents a decrease of
$89.8 million in loans sold in 2000 as compared to 1999. During 2000, most loans
were sold on a servicing released basis. Loans originated for sale are primarily
fixed rate mortgage loans. This decline is the result of the sale of certain
assets of Rurban Mortgage Company ("RMC") and the discontinuation of the
origination of loans through RMC in the second quarter of 2000.

SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE TOTALED $88.9 million at December 31, 2000, an
increase of $5.8 million (7.0%) from $83.1 million at December 31, 1999. As of
December 31, 2000, all securities of the Corporation were designated available
for sale. Available for sale securities represent those securities the
Corporation may decide to sell if needed for liquidity, asset/liability
management or other reasons. Such securities are reported at fair value with net
unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included as a separate component of
shareholders' equity, net of tax. This resulted in a net increase in
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TOTAL DEPOSITS at December 31, 2000 amounted to $566.3 million, an increase of
$47.0 million (9.1%) over $519.3 million at December 31, 1999. The increase in
deposits is believed to have occurred as a result of increased deposit services
and flexibility of products offered. Management believes customers continue to
place a value on federal insurance on deposit accounts and to the extent the
Corporation continues to pay competitive rates on deposits and continues to
provide flexibility of deposit products, the Corporation will be able to
maintain and increase its deposit levels.

OTHER BORROWINGS at December 31, 2000 were $75.1 million compared to $57.9 at
December 31, 1999. These borrowings consisted of $52.2 million of FHLB Advances,
$13.2 million of federal funds purchased and $9.7 million of long-term junior
subordinated debentures. These borrowings allow the Corporation to fund loan
growth. The long-term subordinated debt qualifies as tier 1 regulatory capital.

THE PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES charged to operations was based on the amount of
net losses incurred and management's estimation of inherent losses based on an
evaluation of loan portfolio risk and economic factors. The provision for loan
losses was $2.1 million in 2000 compared to $1.2 million in 1999.

THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES at December 31, 2000 was $7.2 million or 1.25% of
loans and loans held for sale, net of deferred loan fees, compared to $6.2
million or 1.22% at December 31, 1999.

LOANS ARE CONSIDERED IMPAIRED if full principal or interest payments are not
anticipated in accordance with the contractual loan terms. Impaired loans are
carried at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the
loan's effective interest rate or at the fair value of the collateral if the
loan is collateral dependent. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is
allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than
the unpaid balance.

SMALLER-BALANCE homogeneous loans are evaluated for impairment in total. Such
loans include residential first mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family
residences, residential construction loans, and automobile, home equity and
second mortgage loans. Commercial loans and mortgage loans secured by other
properties are evaluated individually for impairment. When analysis of borrower
operating results and financial condition indicates that underlying cash flows
of the borrower's business are not adequate to meet its debt service
requirements, the loan is evaluated for impairment. Often this is associated
with a delay or shortfall in payments of 30 days or more. Commercial loans are
rated on a scale of 1 to 7, with 1-3 being satisfactory, 4 special mention, 5
substandard, 6 doubtful and 7 as a loss which are then charged off. Loans graded
a 5 or worse are considered for impairment. Loans are generally moved to
nonaccrual status when 90 days or more past due. Such loans are often considered
impaired. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed
uncollectible. This typically occurs when the loan is 120 days or more past due.
At December 31, 2000, the Corporation classified sixteen loan relationships as
impaired, totaling $8.1 million. Management allocated $2.4 million of the
allowance for loan losses to impaired loans at December 31, 2000.

MANAGEMENT ALLOCATED approximately 74% of the allowance for loan losses to
commercial, financial and agricultural loans; 11% to consumer loans; and 3% to
residential first mortgage loans at December 31, 2000, leaving a balance of 12%
unallocated. Nonperforming loans increased to $4.9 million at December 31, 2000
from $2.2 million at December 31, 1999. The allowance is maintained by
management at a level considered adequate to cover losses currently anticipated
based on past loss experience, 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.
Management believes the allowance for loan losses balance at December 31, 2000
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TOTAL NONINTEREST INCOME increased $.2 million to $11.3 million in 2000 from
$11.1 million in 1999. This growth was driven by data service fees which
increased $.7 million (16.9%) to $5.1 million in 2000 compared to $4.4 million
in 1999. The primary reasons for this increase were increases in the number of
customer accounts processed and in the level of sales of ancillary data
processing products. The increase in the number of accounts was a result of
customer account growth at client banks and growth in the number of bank clients
from 50 at the end of 1999 to 51 at year-end 2000. Trust fee income increased
just $38,000 to $2.6 million in 2000 primarily due to changes in the value of
assets managed, as those values increased from $326 million at December 31, 1998
to $356 million at December 31, 1999 and declined to $316 million at December
31, 2000. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $.3 million (19.2%) to
$1.7 million. Loan servicing fees increased $.1 million (13.9%) to $.7 million.
Net gain on sales of loans decreased $.8 million to $.4 million in 2000 as
compared to $1.1 million in 1999. This decrease was the result of lower volume
of loan sales in 2000 compared to 1999. Other income decreased $.1 million
(11.0%) to $.8 million in 2000 from $.9 million in 1999.

TOTAL NONINTEREST EXPENSE increased $1.3 million (5.1%) to $26.8 million in
2000, from $25.5 million in 1999, primarily due to the following factors.
Salaries and employee benefits increased $.7 million (4.9%) to $15.1 million in
2000 compared to $14.4 million in 1999. This increase was due primarily to
increases in ESOP contributions and other employee benefits, as compensation
expense from annual merit increases was fully offset by the $.5 million
reduction in salaries from the discontinuation of operations at RMC. Equipment
rentals, depreciation and maintenance increased $.4 million primarily due to the
upgrading of networking and computer equipment and application software
licenses.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE for the year ended December 31, 2000 was $2.7 million, an
increase of $.4 million (15.2%) from 1999. This increase was primarily
attributable to a 16.0% increase in income before income tax expense.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

1999 COMPARED WITH 1998
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NET INTEREST INCOME for 1999 was $23.2 million an increase of $2.7 million
(12.9%) over 1998. The increase was primarily due to a 22.7% increase in the
average balance of loans and loans held for sale. The average yield on loans
declined to 8.63% compared to 9.07% for 1998. The decline in earning asset yield
partially offset by the decrease in the average rate on interest bearing
liabilities from 4.65% in 1998 to 4.49% in 1999, combined to result in a decline
in the tax equivalent net interest margin from 4.43% in 1998 to 4.29% in 1999.

AT DECEMBER 31, 1999, loans and loans held for sale, net of deferred loan fees
amounted to $508.5 million, an increase of 23.3% over the December 31, 1998
balance of $412.5 million. This increase was due to the Corporation's loan
origination efforts, with the majority of the growth occurring in the
Findlay/Hancock county and Cleveland/Akron areas.

COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL LOANS increased $77.7 million from $248.8
million at December 31, 1998 to $326.6 million at December 31, 1999. This
increase occurred as the result of the Corporation's goal to increase small
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AT DECEMBER 31, 1999, approximately $7.1 million of real estate mortgage loans
were held for sale in the secondary market. During 1999, approximately $97.3
million of real estate mortgage loans were originated for sale and approximately
$103.6 million were sold in the secondary market. This represents an increase of
$5.2 million (5.3%) in loans sold in 1999 as compared to 1998. During 1999, most
loans were sold on a servicing released basis. Loans originated for sale are
primarily fixed rate mortgage loans.

SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE TOTALED $83.1 million at December 31, 1999 which
represented an increase of $1.0 million (1.2%) from $82.1 million at December
31, 1998. As of December 31, 1999, all securities of the Corporation were
designated available for sale. Such securities are reported at fair value with
net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included as a separate component of
shareholders' equity, net of tax. This resulted in a net decrease in
shareholders' equity of $1.5 million at December 31, 1999.

TOTAL DEPOSITS at December 31, 1999 amounted to $519.3 million, an increase of
$68.5 million (15.2%) over total deposits of $450.8 million at December 31,
1998. The increase in deposits is believed to have occurred as a result of
increased deposit services and flexibility of products offered.

OTHER BORROWINGS at December 31, 1999 were $57.9 million compared to $38.4 at
December 31, 1998. These borrowings consisted of $40.0 million of FHLB Advances
and $10.9 million of federal funds purchased and $7.0 million borrowed on a line
of credit with another financial institution as the Corporation continued to
access alternative sources for funding its loan growth.

THE PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES charged to operations was based on the amount of
net losses incurred and management's estimation of inherent losses based on an
evaluation of loan portfolio risk and economic factors. The provision for loan
losses was $1.2 million in 1999 compared to $1.1 million in 1998.

THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES at December 31, 1999 was $6.2 million or 1.22% of
loans and loans held for sale, net of deferred loan fees, compared to $5.4
million or 1.31% at December 31, 1998.

AT DECEMBER 31, 1999, the Corporation classified three loan relationships as
impaired, totaling $1.5 million. Management allocated $.8 million of the
allowance for loan losses to impaired loans at December 31, 1999.

MANAGEMENT ALLOCATED approximately 71% of the allowance for loan losses to
commercial, financial and agricultural loans; 9% to consumer loans; and 1% to
residential first mortgage loans at December 31, 1999, leaving a balance of 19%
unallocated. Nonperforming loans decreased to $2.2 million at December 31, 1999
from $3.6 million at December 31, 1998. The decrease in nonperforming loans
relates primarily to a decrease in accruing loans past due 90 days or more at
the end of 1999.

TOTAL NONINTEREST INCOME increased $.6 million to $11.1 million in 1999 from
$10.5 million in 1998. This growth was driven by data service fees which
increased $.8 million (23.3%) to $4.4 million in 1999 compared to $3.6 million
in 1998. The primary reasons for this increase were increases in the number of
customer accounts processed and in the level of sales of ancillary data
processing products. The increase in the number of accounts was a result of
customer account growth at client banks and growth in the number of bank clients
from 39 at the end of 1998 to 50 at year-end 1999. Trust fee income increased
$21,000 (0.8%) to $2.6 million in 1999 primarily due to an increase in trust
assets managed from $326 million at December 31, 1998 to $356 million at
December 31, 1999. Net gain on sales of loans decreased $.8 million to $1.1
million in 1999 as compared to $1.9 million in 1998. This decrease was the
result of lower margins in gains on sales in 1999 compared to 1998. Other income
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to $.9 million in 1999 from $.6 million in 1998. The primary reason for the
increase was a $.2 million gain on sale of a branch site in 1999.

TOTAL NONINTEREST EXPENSE increased $1.8 million (7.8%) to $25.5 million in
1999, from $23.6 million in 1998, primarily due to the following factors.
Salaries and employee benefits increased $2.0 million (15.7%) to $14.4 million
in 1999 compared to $12.4 million in 1998. This increase was due primarily to
annual merit increases, and staffing increases in the Corporation's non-interest
income generating companies. Equipment rentals, depreciation and maintenance
increased $.5 million primarily due to the upgrading of networking and computer
equipment. Other expenses decreased $.7 million (8.8%) primarily due to the
decrease in operating expenses at Rurban Mortgage Company.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE for the year ended December 31, 1999 was $2.4 million, an
increase of $.3 million (13.9%) from 1998. This increase was primarily
attributable to a increase in income before income tax expense of 19.5%, which
was partially offset by higher levels of tax-exempt income in 1999.

LIQUIDITY

LIQUIDITY RELATES PRIMARILY to the Corporation's ability to fund loan demand,
meet deposit customers' withdrawal requirements and provide for operating
expenses. Assets used to satisfy these needs consist of cash and due from banks,
federal funds sold, securities available-for sale and loans held for sale. These
assets are commonly referred to as liquid assets. Liquid assets were $109
million at December 31, 2000 compared to $109 million at December 31, 1999 and
$126 million at December 31, 1998. Management recognizes securities may need to
be sold in the future to help fund loan demand and, accordingly, as of December
31, 2000, the entire securities portfolio of $88.9 million was classified as
available for sale.

THE CORPORATION'S RESIDENTIAL FIRST MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO of $107.7 million, which
can and has been readily used to collateralize borrowings, is an additional
source of liquidity. Management believes its current liquidity level is
sufficient to meet anticipated future growth.

THE CASH FLOW STATEMENTS for the periods presented provide an indication of the
Corporation's sources and uses of cash as well as an indication of the ability
of the Corporation to maintain an adequate level of liquidity. A discussion of
the cash flow statements for 2000, 1999 and 1998 follows.

THE CORPORATION experienced a net increase in cash from operating activities in
2000 and 1999 and a net decrease in 1998. Net cash from operating activities was
$13.3 million, $14.6 million and $(6.6 million) for the years ended December 31,
2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The increase in net cash from operating
activities for 1999 as compared to 1998 was primarily due to decreases in loans
held for sale of $6.2 million.

NET CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES was $(75.7 million), $(107.9 million)
and $(50.0 million) for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. The changes in net cash from investing activities include loan
growth, as well as normal maturities and reinvestments of securities and
premises and equipment expenditures. In 2000, 1999 and 1998, the Corporation
received $9.1 million, $17.7 million and $24.8 million , respectively, from
sales of securities available for sale, while proceeds from repayments and
maturities of securities were $8.8 million, $24.2 million and $24.1 million in
2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.

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NET CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES was $62.3 million, $86.4 million and
$59.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. The net cash increase was primarily attributable to growth in
total deposits of $47.0 million, $68.5 million and $35.6 million in 2000, 1999
and 1998, respectively. Other significant changes in 2000, 1999 and 1998
included $12.1 million, $11.1 million and $21.4 million in net borrowings from
the Federal Home Loan Bank. Additionally, in 1999 $7.0 million of funding was
received under a line of credit, which was repaid in 2000 using funds provided
by $9.7 million in net proceeds from the issuance of junior subordinated
debentures.

ASSET LIABILITY MANAGEMENT

ASSET LIABILITY MANAGEMENT involves developing and monitoring strategies to
maintain sufficient liquidity, maximize net interest income and minimize the
impact that significant fluctuations in market interest rates would have on
earnings. The business of the Corporation and the composition of its balance
sheet consists of investments in interest-earning assets (primarily loans,
mortgage-backed securities, and securities available for sale) which are
primarily funded by interest-bearing liabilities (deposits and borrowings). With
the exception of loans which are originated and held for sale, all of the
financial instruments of the Corporation are for other than trading purposes.
All of the Corporation's transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars with no
specific foreign exchange exposure. In addition, the Corporation has limited
exposure to commodity prices related to agricultural loans. The impact of
changes in foreign exchange rates and commodity prices on interest rates are
assumed to be insignificant. The Corporation's financial instruments have
varying levels of sensitivity to changes in market interest rates resulting in
market risk. Interest rate risk is the Corporation's primary market risk
exposure; to a lesser extent, liquidity risk also impacts market risk exposure.

INTEREST RATE RISK is the exposure of a banking institution's financial
condition to adverse movements in interest rates. Accepting this risk can be an
important source of profitability and stockholder value; however, excessive
levels of interest rate risk could pose a significant threat to the
Corporation's earnings and capital base. Accordingly, effective risk management
that maintains interest rate risks at prudent levels is essential to the
Corporation's safety and soundness.

EVALUATING a financial institution's exposure to changes in interest rates
includes assessing both the adequacy of the management process used to control
interest rate risk and the organization's quantitative level of exposure. When
assessing the interest rate risk management process, the Corporation seeks to
ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, management information systems,
and internal controls are in place to maintain interest rate risks at prudent
levels of consistency and continuity. Evaluating the quantitative level of
interest rate risk exposure requires the Corporation to assess the existing and
potential future effects of changes in interest rates on its consolidated
financial condition, including capital adequacy, earnings, liquidity, and asset
quality (when appropriate).

THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD together with the Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, adopted a Joint Agency
Policy Statement on interest rate risk effective June 26, 1996. The policy
statement provides guidance to examiners and bankers on sound practices for
managing interest rate risk, which will form the basis for ongoing evaluation of
the adequacy of interest rate risk management at supervised institutions. The
policy statement also outlines fundamental elements of sound management that
have been identified in prior Federal Reserve guidance and discusses the
importance of these elements in the context of managing interest rate risk.
Specifically, the guidance emphasizes the need for active Board of Director and
Senior Management oversight and a comprehensive risk management process that
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS derive their income primarily from the excess of interest
collected over interest paid. The rates of interest an institution earns on its
assets and owes on its liabilities generally are established contractually for a
period of time. Since market interest rates change over time, an institution is
exposed to lower profit margins (or losses) if it cannot adapt to interest rate
changes. For example, assume that an institution's assets carry intermediate or
long term fixed rates and that those assets are funded with short-term
liabilities. If market interest rates rise by the time the short-term
liabilities must be refinanced, the increase in the institution's interest
expense on its liabilities may not be sufficiently offset if assets continue to
earn at the long-term fixed rates. Accordingly, an institution's profits could
decrease on existing assets because the institution will either have lower net
interest income or possibly, net interest expense. Similar risks exist when
assets are subject to contractual interest rate ceilings, or rate sensitive
assets are funded by longer-term, fixed-rate liabilities in a declining rate
environment.

SEVERAL WAYS an institution can manage interest rate risk include: 1) matching
repricing periods for new assets and liabilities, for example, by shortening
terms of new loans or investments; 2) selling existing assets or repaying
certain liabilities; and 3) hedging existing assets, liabilities, or anticipated
transactions. An institution might also invest in more complex financial
instruments intended to hedge or otherwise change interest rate risk. Interest
rate swaps, futures contacts, options on futures contracts, and other such
derivative financial instruments can be used for this purpose. Because these
instruments are sensitive to interest rate changes, they require management's
expertise to be effective. The Corporation has not purchased derivative
financial instruments in the past and does not presently intend to purchase such
instruments.

QUANTITATIVE MARKET RISK DISCLOSURE. The following table provides information
about the Corporation's financial instruments used for purposes other than
trading that are sensitive to changes in interest rates as of December 31, 2000.
It does not present when these items may actually reprice. For loans receivable,
securities, and liabilities with contractual maturities, the table presents
principal cash flows and related weighted-average interest rates by contractual
maturities as well as the Corporation's historical experience of the impact of
interest rate fluctuations on the prepayment of loans and mortgage backed
securities. For core deposits (demand deposits, interest-bearing checking,
savings, and money market deposits) that have no contractual maturity, the table
presents principal cash flows and, as applicable related weighted-average
interest rates based upon the Corporation's historical experience, management's
judgement and statistical analysis, as applicable, concerning their most likely
withdrawal behaviors. The current historical interest rates for core deposits
have been assumed to apply for future periods in this table as the actual
interest rates that will need to be paid to maintain these deposits are not
currently known. Weighted average variable rates are based upon contractual
rates existing at the reporting date.


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PRINCIPAL/NOTIONAL AMOUNT MATURING OR ASSUMED TO WITHDRAW IN:
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Thereafter Total
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
RATE-SENSITIVE ASSISTS:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Variable rate loans $115,480 $14,155 $14,526 $8,665 $4,768 $13,997 $171,591
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 10.11% 9.59% 9.57% 8.92% 9.40% 7.66% 9.74%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Adjustable rate loans $42,259 $28,739 $22,943 $18,985 $14,805 $59,652 $187,383
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 8.83% 8.78% 8.79% 8.77% 8.83% 8.78% 8.80%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fixed rate loans $106,552 $43,305 $29,584 $14,417 $6,900 $17,256 $218,014
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 8.86% 7.89% 7.96% 8.06% 8.37% 8.47% 8.45%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total loans $264,291 $86,199 $67,053 $42,067 $26,473 $90,905 $576,988
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 9.40% 8.47% 8.59% 8.56% 8.81% 8.55% 8.95%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fixed rate investment $8,698 $9,250 $8,021 $12,006 $3,313 $47,617 $88,905
securities
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 6.34% 6.51% 6.57% 6.26% 6.53% 6.38% 6.39%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest bearing deposits $100 $0 $0 $10 $0 $0 $110
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 6.65% 0.00% 0.00% 5.43% 0.00% 0.00% 6.54%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total rate sensitive assets $273,089 $95,449 $75,074 $54,083 $29,786 $138,522 $666,003
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 9.30% 8.28% 8.38% 8.05% 8.56% 7.80% 8.60%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RATE SENSITIVE LIABILITIES:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Demand - non interest-bearing $1,519 $2,899 $4,114 $5,115 $6,736 $27,607 $47,990
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Demand - interest bearing $1,580 $3,014 $4,276 $5,317 $7,001 $28,691 $49,879
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 2.46% 2.46% 2.46% 2.46% 2.46% 2.46% 2.46%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Money market accounts $69,493 $13,570 $144 $134 $124 $1,577 $85,042
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 5.16% 3.81% 2.08% 2.08% 2.08% 2.08% 4.87%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Savings $8,605 $1,430 $1,326 $1,229 $1,139 $14,492 $28,221
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 2.10% 2.10% 2.10% 2.10% 2.10% 2.10% 2.10%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Certificates of deposit $245,615 $82,436 $21,113 $2,886 $2,265 $874 $355,189
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 6.03% 6.64% 6.68% 6.07% 6.83% 2.77% 6.21%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fixed rate FHLB advances $2,139 $3,425 $12,350 $5,000 $0 $4,000 $26,914
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 5.79% 5.96% 6.39% 6.70% 0.00% 5.88% 6.27%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Variable rate FHLB advances $3,500 $750 $0 $0 $0 $21,000 $25,250
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 6.62% 6.90% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 6.29% 6.36%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fixed rate debentures $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $9,697 $9,697
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 10.60% 10.60%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fed funds purchased $13,200 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $13,200
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 6.44% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 6.44%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total rate sensitive $345,651 $107,524 $43,323 $19,681 $17,265 $107,938 $641,382
liabilities
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average interest rate 5.74% 5.90% 5.39% 3.40% 2.05% 3.38% 5.17%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


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Principal/Notional Amount Maturing or
Assumed to Withdraw In:
(Dollars in Thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Comparison of 2000 to 1999: First Years
Total rate-sensitive assets: Year 2 - 5 Thereafter Total
---- ----- ---------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
At December 31, 2000 $ 273,089 $ 254,392 $138,522 $666,003
At December 31, 1999 293,282 266,263 25,373 584,918
--------- --------- ------- --------
Increase (decrease) $ (20,193) $ (11,871) $113,149 $ 81,085
Total rate-sensitive liabilities:
At December 31, 2000 $ 345,651 $ 187,793 $107,938 $641,382
At December 31, 1999 352,800 128,483 95,948 577,231
--------- ------- -------- --------
Increase (decrease) $ (7,149) $ 59,310 $ 11,990 $ 64,151
</TABLE>

THE ABOVE TABLE reflects expected maturities, not expected repricing. The
contractual maturities adjusted for anticipated prepayments and anticipated
renewals at current interest rates, as shown in the preceding table, are only
part of the Corporation's interest rate risk profile. Other important factors
include the ratio of rate-sensitive assets to rate sensitive liabilities (which
takes into consideration loan repricing frequency but not when deposits may be
repriced) and the general level and direction of market interest rates. For some
rate sensitive liabilities, their repricing frequency is the same as their
contractual maturity. For core deposits, the repricing frequency is assumed to
be longer than when such deposits actually may reprice. For variable rate loans
receivable, repricing frequency can be daily or monthly and for adjustable rate
loans receivable, repricing can be as frequent as annually for loans whose
contractual maturities range from one to thirty years. While increasingly
aggressive local market competition in lending rates has pushed loan rates
lower; the Corporation's increased reliance on non-core funding sources has
restricted the Corporation's ability to reduce funding rates in concert with
declines in lending rates. Therefore, tax equivalent net interest income as a
percentage of average interest earning assets declined from 4.43% in 1998 to
4.29% in 1999 and 4.23% in 2000.

THE CORPORATION MANAGES its interest rate risk by the employment of strategies
to assure that desired levels of both interest-earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice with similar time frames. Such
strategies include; 1) loans receivable which are renewed(and repriced)
annually, 2) variable rate loans, 3) certificates of deposit with terms from one
month to six years and 4) securities available for sale which mature at various
times primarily from one through ten years 5) federal funds borrowings with
terms of one day to 90 days, and 6) Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings with terms
of one day to ten years.

CAPITAL RESOURCES

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, net of unearned ESOP shares was $50.1 million as of
December 31, 2000, an increase of $6.2 million from $43.9 million as of December
31, 1999. The increase was primarily due to 2000 net income of $6.1 million, and
a $1.9 million increase in the market value of securities available for sale,
net of tax reduced by $1.9 million of cash dividends to shareholders.

TOTAL REGULATORY (RISK-BASED) CAPITAL was $66.3 million, net of $.7 million of
unearned ESOP shares as of December 31, 2000, an increase of $15.2 million from
total regulatory (risk-based) capital of $51.1 million as of December 31, 1999.
The $15.2 million increase was primarily due to the issuance of $10.0



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million of junior subordinated debentures (trust preferred securities) which
qualify as tier 1 capital, net income of $6.1 million less dividends to
shareholders of $1.9 million.


THE COMPONENTS of total risk-based capital are Tier 1 capital and Tier 2
capital. Tier 1 capital is total shareholders' equity, plus qualifying trust
preferred securities, less intangible assets and net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on securities available for sale, net of tax. Tier 2 capital is
Tier 1 capital plus a portion of the allowance for loan losses. The allowance
for loan losses is includable in Tier 2 capital up to a maximum of 1.25% of risk
weighted assets. (See Note 17 to consolidated financial statements.)

RESTRICTIONS EXIST REGARDING the ability of the subsidiary banks to transfer
funds to the Corporation in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances. (See
Note 1 to consolidated financial statements.)

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2000, the Corporation met all regulatory capital
requirements, and was considered to be "well-capitalized" as defined by banking
regulations. Management is not aware of any current recommendations by banking
regulatory authorities which, if they were to be implemented, would have, or are
reasonably likely to have, a material adverse effect on the Corporation's
liquidity, capital resources or operations.

PLANNED PURCHASES OF PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

MANAGEMENT PLANS to purchase additional premises and equipment to meet the
current and future needs of the Corporation's customers. These purchases,
including buildings and improvements and furniture and equipment (which includes
computer hardware, software, office and license agreements), are currently
expected to total approximately $5 million over the next year.

IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES

THE MAJORITY OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES of the Corporation are monetary in nature
and therefore the Corporation differs greatly from most commercial and
industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets or
inventories. However, inflation does have an important impact on the growth of
total assets in the banking industry and the resulting need to increase equity
capital at higher than normal rates in order to maintain an appropriate equity
to assets ratio. Inflation significantly affects noninterest expense, which
tends to rise during periods of general inflation.

MANAGEMENT BELIEVES the most significant impact on financial results is the
Corporation's ability to react to changes in interest rates. Management seeks to
maintain an essentially balanced position between interest sensitive assets and
liabilities and actively manages the amount of securities available for sale in
order to protect against the effects of wide interest rate fluctuations on net
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

WHEN USED IN THIS FILING and in future filings by the Corporation with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Corporation's press releases or other
public or shareholder communications, or in oral statements made with the
approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phases, "anticipate,"
"would be," "will allow," "intends to," "will likely result," "are expected to,"
"will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "project," or similar
expressions are intended to identify, "forward looking statements" within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements
are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in
economic conditions in the Corporation's market area, changes in policies by
regulatory agencies, fluctuations in interest rates, demand for loans in the
Corporation's market area, and competition, all or some of which could cause
actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently
anticipated or projected.

THE CORPORATION WISHES TO CAUTION readers not to place undue reliance on any
such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and
advise readers that various factors, including regional and national economic
conditions, substantial changes in levels of market interest rates, credit and
other risks of lending and investing activities, and competitive and regulatory
factors, could affect the Corporation's financial performance and could cause
the Corporation's actual results for future periods to differ materially form
those anticipated or projected.

THE CORPORATION DOES NOT UNDERTAKE, and specifically disclaims any obligation,
to update any forward looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated
events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------

The disclosures required by this item appear in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K under the caption "Asset Liability Management" contained in the
Management's Discussion and Analysis section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
- ------------------------------------------------------

The Consolidated Balance Sheets of the Corporation and its
subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, 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, 2000,
the related Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and the Report of
Independent Auditors, appear on pages F-1 through F-37 of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K. The Corporation is not required to furnish the supplementary
financial information specified by Item 302 of Regulation S-K.

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financial Disclosure.
- ---------------------

None.


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PART III
--------

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.
- -------------------------------------------------------------

In accordance with General Instruction G(3), the information called
for in this Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference to the Corporation's
definitive Proxy Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, relating to the Corporation's Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to be held on April 23, 2001, under the captions "ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS" and "SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT."
In addition, certain information concerning the executive officers of the
Corporation called for in this Item 10 is set forth in the portion of Part I,
Item 4 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K entitled "Executive Officers of the
Registrant" in accordance with General Instruction G(3).

Item 11. Executive Compensation.
- ---------------------------------

In accordance with General Instruction G(3), the information called
for in this Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference to the Corporation's
definitive Proxy Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, relating to the Corporation's Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to be held on April 23, 2001, under the captions "COMPENSATION OF
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS" and "COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND
INSIDER PARTICIPATION." Neither the "REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION" nor the
"PERFORMANCE GRAPH" included in the Corporation's definitive Proxy Statement
relating to the Corporation's Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April
23, 2001, shall be deemed to be incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------

In accordance with General Instruction G(3), the information called
for in this Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference to the Corporation's
definitive Proxy Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, relating to the Corporation's Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to be held on April 23, 2001, under the caption "SECURITY OWNERSHIP
OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT."

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.
- ---------------------------------------------------------

In accordance with General Instruction G(3), the information called
for in this Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference to the Corporation's
definitive Proxy Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, relating to the Corporation's Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to be held on April 23, 2001, under the caption "TRANSACTIONS
INVOLVING MANAGEMENT."


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PART IV
-------

Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K.
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

(a) (1) Financial Statements.
--------------------

For a list of all financial statements included in this Annual Report
on Form 10-K, see "Index to Financial Statements" at page 48.

(a) (2) Financial Statement Schedules.
-----------------------------

All schedules for which provision is made in the applicable
accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are
not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and,
therefore, have been omitted.

(a) (3) Exhibits.
--------

Exhibits filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K are attached
hereto. For a list of such exhibits, see "Index to Exhibits" at page
86. The following table provides certain information concerning
executive compensation plans and arrangements required to be filed as
exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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Executive Compensation Plans and Arrangements
---------------------------------------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit No. Description Location
- ----------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
10(a) Employees' Stock Ownership Plan of Rurban Incorporated herein by reference to the
Financial Corp. Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(a)].

10(b) First Amendment to Employees' Stock Ownership Incorporated herein by reference to the
Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., dated June 14, Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
1993 and made to be effective as of January 1, for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1993 1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(b)].

10(c) Second Amendment to Employees' Stock Ownership Incorporated herein by reference to the
Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., dated March 14, Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
1994 and made to be effective as of January 1, for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1993 1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(c)].

10(d) Third Amendment to Employees' Stock Ownership Incorporated herein by reference to the
Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., dated March 13, Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
1995 for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-13507)
[Exhibit 10(d)].

10(e) Fourth Amendment to Employees' Stock Ownership Incorporated herein by reference to the
Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., dated June 10, Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
1995 and made to be effective as of January 1, for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1995 1995 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(e)].

10(f) The Rurban Financial Corp. Savings Plan and Incorporated herein by reference to the
Trust Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1990 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(g)].

10(g) First Amendment to The Rurban Financial Corp. Incorporated herein by reference to the
Savings Plan and Trust, dated December 10, 1990 Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
and effective January 1, 1990 for the fiscal year ended December
31, 1990 (File No. 0-13507)
[Exhibit 10(g)].
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit No. Description Location
- ----------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
10(h) Second Amendment to The Rurban Financial Corp. Incorporated herein by reference to the
Savings Plan and Trust, dated March 11, 1991, Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
effective February 1, 1991 for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1992 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(d)].

10(i) Third Amendment to The Rurban Financial Corp. Incorporated herein by reference to the
Savings Plan and Trust, dated June 11, 1991 Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1992 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(e)].

10(j) Fourth Amendment to The Rurban Financial Corp. Incorporated herein by reference to the
Savings Plan and Trust, dated July 14, 1992, Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
effective May 1, 1992 for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1992 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(f)].

10(k) Fifth Amendment to The Rurban Financial Corp. Incorporated herein by reference to the
Savings Plan and Trust, dated March 14, 1994 Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(i)].

10(l) Sixth Amendment to The Rurban Financial Corp. Incorporated herein by reference to the
Savings Plan and Trust dated May 1, 1995 Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1995 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(l)].

10(m) Summary of Incentive Compensation Plan of State Incorporated herein by reference to the
Bank Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(j)].

10(n) Summary of Bonus Program adopted by the Trust Incorporated herein by reference to the
Department of State Bank for the benefit of Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
Robert W. Constien in his capacity as Manager for the fiscal year ended December 31,
of the Trust Department 1991 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(e)].
</TABLE>



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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit No. Description Location
- ----------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
10(o) Summary of Bonus Program for the Trust Incorporated herein by reference to the
Department of State Bank Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1992 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(i)].

10(p) Summary of Sales Bonus Program of State Bank Incorporated herein by reference to the
Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-13507)
[Exhibit 10(n)].

10(q) Summary of Rurban Financial Corp. Bonus Plan Incorporated herein by reference to the
Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(q)].

10(r) Executive Salary Continuation Agreement, dated Incorporated herein by reference to the
December 15, 1994, between Rurban Financial Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
Corp. and Richard C. Burrows for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-13507)
[Exhibit 10(p)].

10(s) Executive Salary Continuation Agreement, dated Incorporated herein by reference to the
October 11, 1995, between Rurban Financial Corporation's Annual Reports on Form 10-K
Corp. and Thomas C. Williams; and Amended for the fiscal years ended
Schedule A to Exhibit 10(s) identifying other December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1997
identical Executive Salary Continuation (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(s)].
Agreements between executive officers of Rurban
Financial Corp. and Rurban Financial Corp.

10(t) Description of Split-Dollar Insurance Policies Incorporated herein by reference to the
Maintained for Certain Executive Officers of Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
Rurban Financial Corp. for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995 (File No. 0-13507)
[Exhibit 10(t)].

10(u) Rurban Financial Corp. Stock Option Plan Incorporated herein by reference to the
Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1996 (File No. 0-13507)
[Exhibit 10(u)].
</TABLE>



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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit No. Description Location
- ----------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
10(v) Rurban Financial Corp. Plan to Allow Directors Incorporated herein by reference to the
to Elect to Defer Compensation Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1996 (File No. 0-13507)
[Exhibit 10(v)].

10(w) Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement Incorporated herein by reference to the
Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1997 (File No. 0-13507 [Exhibit 10(w)].

10(x) Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement Incorporated herein by reference to the
Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1997 (File No. 0-13507 [Exhibit 10(x)].

10(y) Employees' Stock Ownership ad Savings Plan of Incorporated herein by reference to the
Rurban Financial Corp. Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1999 (File No. 0-13507 [Exhibit 10(y)].
</TABLE>

(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
--------------------

There were no current reports on Form 8-K filed during the fiscal
quarter ended December 31, 2000.

(c) Exhibits.
--------

Exhibits filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K are attached
hereto. For a list of such exhibits, see "Index to Exhibits" at page
86.

(d) Financial Statement Schedules.
-----------------------------

None.



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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.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP.


/s/ Richard C. Warrener
-----------------------
Date: March 23, 2001 By: Richard C. Warrener, Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
</TABLE>


POWER OF ATTORNEY
-----------------

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each undersigned officer and/or
director of Rurban Financial Corp., an Ohio corporation which is about to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., under the
provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, hereby constitutes and
appoints Thomas C. Williams and Richard Warrener as his true and lawful
attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all
capacities, to sign both the Annual Report on Form 10-K and any and all
amendments and documents related thereto, and to file the same, and any and all
exhibits, financial statements and schedules related thereto, and other
documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and substitute or substitutes,
full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing
requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all
intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and
confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them or his or
their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue
hereof.

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 dates indicated.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name Date Capacity
---- ---- --------

<S> <C> <C>
/s/ Thomas C. Williams March 23, 2001 President, Chief Executive Officer, Principal
- ---------------------- Executive Officer and Director
Thomas C. Williams

/s/ Richard C. Burrows March 23, 2001 Director
- ----------------------
Richard C. Burrows

/s/ John R. Compo March 23, 2001 Director
- -----------------
John R. Compo

/s/ John Fahl March 23, 2001 Director
- -------------
John Fahl

/s/ Robert A. Fawcett, Jr. March 23, 2001 Director
- --------------------------
Robert A. Fawcett, Jr.
</TABLE>



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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
/s/ Eric C. Hench March 23, 2001 Director
- -----------------
Eric C. Hench

/s/ W. Scott Muir March 23, 2001 Director
- -----------------
W. Scott Muir

/s/ Steven D. VanDemark March 23, 2001 Director
- -----------------------
Steven D. VanDemark

/s/ J. Michael Walz, D.D.S March 23, 2001 Director
- --------------------------
J. Michael Walz, D.D.S

/s/ Richard C. Warrener March 23, 2001 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
- --------------------------- Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
Richard C. Warrener


Date: March 23, 2001
</TABLE>


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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP.

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000


INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
-----------------------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pages in
this Annual
Report on
Description Form 10-K
- ----------- ---------
<S> <C>
Report of Independent Auditors................................................................... F-1

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2000
and 1999.................................................................................... F-2 to F-3

Consolidated Statements of Income for the years
ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 ..................................................... F-4

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders'
Equity for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998................................. F-5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998................................................ F-6 to F-7

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements....................................................... F-8 to F-37
</TABLE>


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

Board of Directors and Shareholders
Rurban Financial Corp.
Defiance, Ohio

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Rurban Financial
Corp. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 and the related
consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity and cash
flows for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998. These consolidated
financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.

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 provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Rurban Financial
Corp. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and
1998 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
---------------------------------
Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP

South Bend, Indiana
February 2, 2001

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2000 and 1999

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks $ 18,431,717 $ 18,571,702
Federal funds sold - 11,000
----------------- -----------------
Total cash and cash equivalents 18,431,717 18,582,702
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions 110,000 110,000
Securities available for sale 88,904,958 83,118,908
Loans held for sale, net of valuation allowance ($0) 1,166,716 7,149,585
Loans
Commercial, financial and agricultural 362,927,760 326,564,165
Residential first mortgage 107,717,699 80,703,338
Consumer 106,342,607 94,410,123
----------------- -----------------
Total loans 576,988,066 501,677,626
Deferred loan fees, net (351,841) (346,248)
Allowance for loan losses (7,214,970) (6,193,712)
----------------- -----------------
Net loans 569,421,255 495,137,666
Accrued interest receivable 5,716,048 4,147,321
Premises and equipment, net 10,902,749 11,140,327
Other assets 6,164,259 8,397,015
----------------- -----------------

Total assets $ 700,817,702 $ 627,783,524
================= =================
</TABLE>

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(Continued)

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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2000 and 1999


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits
Noninterest-bearing $ 47,989,547 $ 49,005,311
Interest-bearing 518,331,214 470,290,773
----------------- -----------------
Total deposits 566,320,761 519,296,084
Federal funds purchased 13,200,000 10,900,000
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") 52,163,914 40,035,303
Junior subordinated debentures 9,697,385 -
Other borrowed funds - 7,000,000
Accrued interest payable 4,613,173 2,513,798
Other liabilities 4,682,283 4,137,868
----------------- -----------------

Total liabilities 650,677,516 583,883,053

Shareholders' Equity
Common stock: stated value $2.50 per share;
shares authorized: 10,000,000; shares issued: 4,575,702;
shares outstanding: 2000 - 4,347,238; 1999 - 4,140,718 11,439,255 11,439,255
Additional paid-in capital 11,113,340 11,518,469
Retained earnings 31,450,244 30,047,158
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),
net of tax of $169,222 in 2000 and $(790,008) in 1999 328,490 (1,533,547)
Unearned ESOP shares (unearned shares: 2000 - 50,115,
1999 - 50,334) (721,442) (908,014)
Treasury stock; shares at cost: 2000 - 228,464,
1999 - 434,984 (3,469,701) (6,662,850)
----------------- -----------------

Total shareholders' equity 50,140,186 43,900,471
----------------- -----------------

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 700,817,702 $ 627,783,524
================= =================
</TABLE>
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.

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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Interest income
Loans, including fees $ 50,404,396 $ 39,824,608 $ 34,131,651
Taxable securities 4,978,266 4,553,538 3,939,667
Non-taxable securities 592,240 498,257 325,256
Other interest income 48,035 76,408 896,714
--------------- --------------- ----------------
Total interest income 56,022,937 44,952,811 39,293,288

Interest expense
Deposits 24,892,370 19,026,452 17,342,766
Short-term borrowings 1,358,778 617,027 62,853
Advances from FHLB 2,707,345 1,765,513 1,337,080
Junior subordinated debentures 335,667 - -
Other borrowed funds 340,909 334,921 -
--------------- --------------- ----------------
Total interest expense 29,635,069 21,743,913 18,742,699
--------------- --------------- ----------------

NET INTEREST INCOME 26,387,868 23,208,898 20,550,589
Provision for loan losses 2,100,000 1,215,000 1,080,000
--------------- --------------- ----------------

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION
FOR LOAN LOSSES 24,287,868 21,993,898 19,470,589

Noninterest income
Service charges on deposit accounts 1,744,446 1,462,925 1,252,274
Loan servicing fees 662,665 581,581 540,239
Trust fees 2,635,047 2,597,465 2,576,823
Data service fees 5,123,805 4,381,746 3,553,998
Net gain (loss) on securities (80,540) (5,827) 72,468
Net gain on sales of loans 387,493 1,147,339 1,933,834
Other income 799,945 898,767 580,998
--------------- --------------- ----------------
Total noninterest income 11,272,861 11,063,996 10,510,634

Noninterest expense
Salaries and employee benefits 15,094,596 14,389,186 12,434,334
Net occupancy expense of premises 1,137,377 1,183,120 1,093,772
Equipment rentals, depreciation and
maintenance 3,347,608 2,952,061 2,486,511
Other expenses 7,174,436 6,941,688 7,615,394
--------------- --------------- ----------------
Total noninterest expense 26,754,017 25,466,055 23,630,011
--------------- --------------- ----------------

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE 8,806,712 7,591,839 6,351,212
Income tax expense 2,720,534 2,360,937 2,073,335
--------------- --------------- ----------------

NET INCOME $ 6,086,178 $ 5,230,902 $ 4,277,877
=============== =============== ================

Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 1.42 $ 1.22 $ 1.00
=============== =============== ===============
Diluted $ 1.42 $ 1.22 $ .99
=============== =============== ===============
</TABLE>

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.

F-4.
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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Accumulated
Other
Additional Comprehensive
Common Paid-In Retained Income (Loss),
Stock Capital Earnings Net of Tax
----- ------- -------- ----------

<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCES AT JANUARY 1, 1998 $ 5,719,628 $ 17,239,088 $ 23,891,983 $ 218,840
Comprehensive Income:
Net income for the year - - 4,277,877 -
Net change in net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on securities available
for sale, net of reclassification adjustments
and tax effects - - - (15,918)

Total Comprehensive Income
Pay down of ESOP Loan - - - -
Declaration of a 2 for 1 stock split and issuance
of 2,287,851 common shares 5,719,627 (5,719,627) - -
Cash dividends declared ($0.38 per share) - - (1,660,963) -
Issuance of 700 treasury shares due to exercise
of stock options - (734) - -
------------- -------------- ------------- --------------
BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1998 11,439,255 11,518,727 26,508,897 202,922
Comprehensive Income:
Net income for the year - - 5,230,902 -
Net change in net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on securities available
for sale, net of reclassification adjustments
and tax effects - - - (1,736,469)

Total Comprehensive Income
Pay down of ESOP Loan - - - -
Cash dividends declared ($0.39 per share) - - (1,692,641) -
Issuance of 200 treasury shares due to exercise
of stock options - (258) - -
------------- -------------- ------------- --------------
BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1999 11,439,255 11,518,469 30,047,158 (1,533,547)
Comprehensive Income:
Net income for the year - - 6,086,178 -
Net change in net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on securities available
for sale, net of reclassification adjustments
and tax effects - - - 1,862,037

Total Comprehensive Income
Pay down of ESOP Loan
Cash dividends declared ($0.44 per share) - - (1,888,104) -
Declaration of 5% stock dividend net of cash
paid in lieu of fractional shares and issuance
of 206,520 treasury shares - (405,129) (2,794,988) -
------------- -------------- ------------- --------------

BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 2000 $ 11,439,255 $ 11,113,340 $ 31,450,244 $ 328,490
============= ============== ============= ==============
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Unearned
ESOP Treasury
Shares Stock Total
------ ----- -----

<S> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCES AT JANUARY 1, 1998 $ (1,299,000) $ (6,676,611) $ 39,093,928
Comprehensive Income:
Net income for the year - - 4,277,877
Net change in net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on securities available
for sale, net of reclassification adjustments
and tax effects - - (15,918)
-------------
Total Comprehensive Income 4,261,959
Pay down of ESOP Loan 198,095 - 198,095
Declaration of a 2 for 1 stock split and issuance
of 2,287,851 common shares - - -
Cash dividends declared ($0.38 per share) - - (1,660,963)
Issuance of 700 treasury shares due to exercise
of stock options - 10,665 9,931
------------- ------------- -------------
BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1998 (1,100,905) (6,665,946) 41,902,950
Comprehensive Income:
Net income for the year - - 5,230,902
Net change in net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on securities available
for sale, net of reclassification adjustments
and tax effects - - (1,736,469)
-------------
Total Comprehensive Income 3,494,433
Pay down of ESOP Loan 192,891 - 192,891
Cash dividends declared ($0.39 per share) - - (1,692,641)
Issuance of 200 treasury shares due to exercise
of stock options - 3,096 2,838
------------- ------------- -------------
BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1999 (908,014) (6,662,850) 43,900,471
Comprehensive Income:
Net income for the year - - 6,086,178
Net change in net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on securities available
for sale, net of reclassification adjustments
and tax effects - - 1,862,037
-------------
Total Comprehensive Income 7,948,215
Pay down of ESOP Loan 186,572 186,572
Cash dividends declared ($0.44 per share) - - (1,888,104)
Declaration of 5% stock dividend net of cash
paid in lieu of fractional shares and issuance
of 206,520 treasury shares - 3,193,149 (6,968)
------------- ------------- -------------

BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 2000 $ (721,442) $ (3,469,701) $ 50,140,186
============= ============== =============
</TABLE>

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.

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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash received from customers - fees
and commissions $ 10,965,908 $ 9,922,484 $ 8,504,332
Cash paid to suppliers and employees (23,681,258) (23,415,280) (22,013,138)
Loans originated for sale (13,076,583) (97,308,756) (112,427,356)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale 14,102,762 104,697,491 100,256,242
Interest received 54,459,803 44,007,116 39,682,791
Interest paid (27,535,694) (20,915,552) (18,634,402)
Income taxes paid (1,961,537) (2,400,000) (1,955,000)
--------------- --------------- ----------------
Net cash from operating activities 13,273,401 14,587,503 (6,586,531)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net change in interest-bearing deposits
in other financial institutions - 70,000 349,777
Net change in loans (71,535,751) (103,341,052) (35,910,252)
Proceeds from sales of securities available
for sale 9,063,566 17,657,888 24,765,342
Principal repayments, maturities, and
calls of securities available for sale 8,845,593 24,243,471 24,138,929
Purchase of securities available for sale (20,954,482) (45,514,178) (59,309,982)
Net purchases of premises and equipment (1,655,551) (1,666,906) (4,502,632)
Recoveries on loan charge-offs 490,752 662,299 424,745
--------------- --------------- ----------------
Net cash from investing activities (75,745,873) (107,888,478) (50,044,073)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net change in deposits 47,024,677 68,482,861 35,631,937
Net change in federal funds purchased 2,300,000 1,400,000 4,571,000
Proceeds from advances from FHLB 20,000,000 15,000,000 26,500,000
Repayments of advances from FHLB (7,871,389) (3,854,987) (5,139,577)
Net proceeds from issuance of junior
subordinated debentures 9,697,385 - -
Net proceeds from (repayment of) advances
on line of credit (7,000,000) 7,000,000 -
Cash dividends paid (1,822,218) (1,656,179) (1,655,928)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options - 2,838 9,931
Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares for
5% stock dividend (6,968) - -
--------------- --------------- ----------------
Net cash from financing activities 62,321,487 86,374,533 59,917,363
--------------- --------------- ----------------

Net change in cash and cash equivalents (150,985) (6,926,442) 3,286,759

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 18,582,702 25,509,144 22,222,385
--------------- --------------- ----------------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 18,431,717 $ 18,582,702 $ 25,509,144
=============== =============== ================
</TABLE>

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(Continued)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 6,086,178 $ 5,230,902 $ 4,277,877
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash from operating activities
Depreciation 1,893,129 1,926,624 1,686,548
Amortization of intangible assets 210,000 210,000 385,000
Provision for loan losses 2,100,000 1,215,000 1,080,000
Net (gain) loss on securities 80,540 5,827 (72,468)
Loans originated for sale (13,076,583) (97,308,756) (112,427,356)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale 14,102,762 104,697,491 100,256,242
Net gain on sales of loans (387,493) (1,147,339) (1,933,834)
Paydown of ESOP loan 186,572 192,891 198,095
Change in assets and liabilities
Deferred loan fees, net 5,593 5,080 52,517
Accrued interest receivable (1,568,727) (950,775) 336,986
Other assets 1,063,526 (56,330) (1,834,862)
Accrued interest payable 2,099,375 828,361 108,297
Other liabilities 478,529 (261,473) 1,300,427
--------------- --------------- ----------------
Net cash from operating
activities $ 13,273,401 $ 14,587,503 $ (6,586,531)
=============== =============== ================


Supplemental disclosure of noncash transactions:
Transfer from loans held for sale to loans
receivable $ 5,344,183 $ 5,118,294 $ -
</TABLE>

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.


F-7.
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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The accompanying consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of Rurban Financial Corp. and its wholly-owned
subsidiaries. Rurban Financial Corp. ("the Corporation") is a bank holding
company, organized under Ohio law, that owns all the outstanding stock of The
State Bank and Trust Company ("State Bank"), The Peoples Banking Company
("Peoples Bank"), The First National Bank of Ottawa ("First National Bank"), The
Citizens Savings Bank Company ("Citizens Savings Bank"), Rurbanc Data Services,
Inc. ("RDSI"), Rurban Life Insurance Company ("Rurban Life") and Rurban
Statutory Trust 1 ("RST") (together referred to as "the Corporation"). State
Bank owns all of the outstanding stock of Reliance Financial Services, N.A.
("RFS") and Rurban Mortgage Company ("RMC"). All significant intercompany
balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

NATURE OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY SEGMENTS: Internal financial information is
primarily reported and aggregated in three lines of business: banking, mortgage
banking, and data processing services. For further discussion, see Note 19. The
Corporation's subsidiary banks grant credit and accept deposits from their
customers in the normal course of business primarily in northern Ohio. RDSI
provides data processing services to financial institutions located in Ohio,
Michigan and Indiana. Rurban Life accepts reinsurance ceded in part by American
General Assurance Company from the credit life and disability insurance
purchased by customers of the Corporation's subsidiary banks. RFS offers a
diversified array of trust and financial services to customers nationwide. RMC
services residential mortgage customers in Nothern Ohio, West and Central
Florida. RST is at trust which was organized in 2000 to manage the Corporation's
junior subordinated debentures.

USE OF ESTIMATES: To prepare consolidated financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles, management makes estimates and
assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions
affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the
disclosures provided, and future results could differ. The allowance for loan
losses, fair values of securities and other financial instruments and the
carrying value of loans held for sale are particularly subject to change.

SECURITIES: Securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at
amortized cost when management has the positive intent and ability to hold them
to maturity. Securities are classified as available for sale when they might be
sold before maturity. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value,
with net unrealized appreciation (depreciation), net of tax, reported separately
in other comprehensive income (loss) and shareholders' equity. Securities are
classified as trading when held for short term periods in anticipation of market
gains, and are carried at fair value. Securities are written down to fair value
when a decline in fair value is not temporary.

Realized gains and losses resulting from the sale of securities are computed by
the specific identification method. Interest and dividend income, adjusted by
amortization of purchase premium or discount, is included in earnings. Premiums
and discounts on securities are

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F-8.
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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

recognized using the level yield method over the estimated life of the security.
Also, see Note 3.

LOANS HELD FOR SALE: Mortgage loans intended for sale in the secondary market
are carried at the lower of cost or estimated market value in the aggregate. Net
unrealized losses are recognized in a valuation allowance by charges to income.

INTEREST INCOME ON LOANS: Interest on loans is accrued over the term of the
loans based upon the principal outstanding. Management reviews loans delinquent
90 days or more to determine if the interest accrual should be discontinued.
When serious doubt exists as to the collectibility of a loan, the accrual of
interest is discontinued. Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, as amended
by SFAS No. 118, the carrying value of impaired loans is periodically adjusted
to reflect cash payments, revised estimates of future cash flows, and increases
in the present value of expected cash flows due to the passage of time. Cash
payments representing interest income are reported as such and other cash
payments are reported as reductions in carrying value. Increases or decreases in
carrying value due to changes in estimates of future payments or the passage of
time are reported as a component of the provision for loan losses.

LOAN FEES AND COSTS: Loan fees, net of direct origination costs, are deferred.
The net amount deferred is reported in the consolidated balance sheets as part
of loans and is recognized in interest income over the term of the loan using
the level yield method.

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES: The allowance for loan losses is a valuation
allowance for probable, incurred credit losses, increased by the provision for
loan losses and decreased by charge-offs less recoveries. Estimating the risk of
loss and the amount of loss on any loan is necessarily subjective. Management
estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the
nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower
situations including their financial position and estimated collateral values,
economic conditions and other factors and estimates which are subject to change
over time. While management may periodically allocate portions of the allowance
for specific problem loan situations, the entire allowance is available for any
loan charge-offs that may occur. A loan is charged off by management as a loss
when deemed uncollectible, although collection efforts continue and future
recoveries may occur.

Loans are considered impaired if full principal or interest payments are not
anticipated in accordance with the contractual loan terms. Impaired loans are
carried at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the
loan's effective interest rate or at the fair value of the collateral if the
loan is collateral dependent. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is
allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than
the unpaid balance. If these allocations cause the allowance for loan losses to
require increase, such increase is reported as a component of the provision for
loan losses.

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(Continued)



F-9.
58

RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Smaller-balance homogeneous loans are evaluated for impairment in total. Such
loans include residential first mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family
residences, residential construction loans, and automobile, home equity and
second mortgage loans. Commercial loans and mortgage loans secured by other
properties are evaluated individually for impairment. When analysis of borrower
operating results and financial condition indicates that underlying cash flows
of the borrower's business are not adequate to meet its debt service
requirements, the loan is evaluated for impairment. Often this is associated
with a delay or shortfall in payments of 30 days or more. Commercial loans are
rated on a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 to 3 being satisfactory, 4 special mention, 5
substandard, 6 doubtful, and 7 as loss which are then charged off. Loans graded
a 5 or worse are considered for impairment. Loans are generally moved to
nonaccrual status when 90 days or more past due. These loans are often
considered impaired. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when
deemed uncollectible. This typically occurs when the loan is 120 days or more
past due. Also, see Note 4

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT: Land is carried at cost. Buildings and improvements are
depreciated using primarily the straight-line method with useful lives ranging
from 10 to 50 years. Furniture and equipment are depreciated using the
straight-line and declining-balance methods with useful lives ranging
predominantly from 5 to 20 years. These assets are reviewed for impairment under
SFAS No. 121 when events indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
Maintenance and repairs are expensed and major improvements are capitalized.
Also, see Note 5.

SERVICING RIGHTS: Servicing rights are recognized as assets for purchased rights
and for the allocated value of retained servicing rights on loans sold.
Servicing rights are expensed in proportion to, and over the period of,
estimated net servicing revenues. Impairment is evaluated based on the fair
value of the rights, using groupings of the underlying loans as to interest
rates and then, secondarily, as to geographic and prepayment characteristics.
Any impairment of a grouping is reported as a valuation allowance.

Excess servicing receivable is reported when a loan sale results in servicing in
excess of normal amounts, and is expensed over the life of the servicing on the
interest method.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS: Goodwill arising from the acquisition of subsidiary banks and
RMC is amortized over 5 to 25 years using the straight-line method. Core deposit
intangibles are amortized on an accelerated basis over 10 years, the estimated
life of the deposits acquired. Goodwill and identified intangibles are assessed
for impairment based on estimated undiscounted cash flows, and written down if
necessary. As of December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, unamortized goodwill totaled
approximately $277,000, $404,000 and $532,000, and unamortized core deposit
intangibles totaled approximately $23,000, $106,000 and $188,000.

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(Continued)



F-10.
59

RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE: Real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of,
loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition
establishing a new cost basis. Any reduction to fair value from the carrying
value of the related loan at the time of acquisition is accounted for as a loan
loss and charged against the allowance for loan losses. After acquisition, a
valuation allowance is recorded through a charge to income for the amount of
estimated selling costs. Valuations are periodically performed by management,
and valuation allowances are adjusted through a charge to income for changes in
fair value or estimated selling costs. Other real estate owned amounted to
approximately $137,000 and $285,000 at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively,
and is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

INCOME TAXES: Income tax expense is the sum of the current year income tax due
or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax consequences of temporary
differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and
liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed,
reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Also, see
Note 12.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The Corporation sponsors an employee stock ownership plan
(ESOP) and 401(k) profit sharing plan for which contributions are made and
expensed annually. The Corporation also provides split-dollar life insurance
plans for certain executive officers of the Corporation. Also, the Corporation
sponsors a supplemental retirement plan for certain executive officers of the
Corporation. Employee benefits are discussed further in Note 10.

STOCK OPTION PLAN: The Corporation sponsors a stock option plan for directors,
officers and key employees. Expense for employee compensation under the stock
option plan is based on Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion 25 with
expense reported only if options are granted below market price at grant date.
Pro forma disclosures of net income and earnings per common share are provided
as if the fair value method of SFAS No. 123 were used to measure expense for
stock-based compensation. The stock option plan is discussed further in Note 10.

POSTRETIREMENT HEALTH CARE BENEFITS: The Corporation sponsors a postretirement
health care plan that covers both salaried and nonsalaried employees. The
Corporation accrues, during the years that employees render the necessary
service, the expected cost of providing postretirement health care benefits to
employees and their beneficiaries and covered dependents. The Corporation's
postretirement health care plan provides that retired employees may remain on
the Corporation's health care plan with each retiree's out-of-pocket
contribution to the Corporation equal to their premium expense determined
exclusively on the loss experience of the retirees in the plan.

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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

STOCK DIVIDENDS AND STOCK SPLITS: Dividends issued in stock are reported by
transferring the market value of the stock issued from retained earnings to
common stock or treasury stock and additional paid-in capital. Stock splits are
recorded by adjusting common stock and additional paid in capital by the par
value of the additional shares. On May 27, 1998, the Board of Directors declared
a two-for-one stock split, paid on June 30, 1998, increasing shares outstanding
by 2,287,851 shares. On August 16, 2000 the Board of Directors declared a 5%
stock dividend, paid on September 29, 2000, increasing shares outstanding by
206,520 shares.

EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE: Basic earnings per common share is net
income divided by the weighted average number of common shares considered to be
outstanding during the period. ESOP shares are considered outstanding for this
calculation unless unearned. Diluted earnings per common share includes the
dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock
options. Earnings and dividends per common share are restated for all stock
splits and dividends. Also, see Note 2.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS): Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income
and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss)
includes the net change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on
securities available for sale, net of tax, which is also recognized as a
separate component of shareholders' equity. Also, see Note 18.

DIVIDEND RESTRICTION: Certain restrictions exist regarding the ability of the
subsidiaries to transfer funds to Rurban Financial Corp. in the form of cash
dividends, loans or advances. Approximately $5,400,000 of undistributed earnings
of the subsidiaries, included in consolidated retained earnings, plus current
2001 net profits is available for distribution to Rurban Financial Corp. as
dividends in 2001 without prior regulatory approval.

FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: Fair values of financial instruments are
estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully
disclosed in Note 16. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of
significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and
other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items.
Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect such
estimates.

CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK: The Corporation grants commercial, financial and
agricultural, residential first mortgage and consumer loans to customers mainly
in northern Ohio. Commercial loans include loans collateralized by commercial
real estate, business assets and agricultural loans collateralized by crops and
farm equipment. Commercial, financial and agricultural loans make up
approximately 63% of the loan portfolio and the loans are expected to be repaid
from cash flow from operations of businesses. Residential first mortgage loans
make up approximately 19% of the loan portfolio and are collateralized by first
mortgages on residential real estate. Consumer loans make up approximately 18%
of the loan portfolio and are primarily collateralized by consumer assets.

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F-12.
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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK: The Corporation, in the
normal course of business, makes commitments to extend credit which are not
reflected in the consolidated financial statements. A summary of these
commitments is disclosed in Note 14.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS: For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash
equivalents is defined to include cash on hand, due from financial institutions
and federal funds sold with original maturities under 90 days. The Corporation
reports net cash flows for customer loan transactions, deposit transactions,
short-term borrowings with original maturities of 90 days or less and
interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS: Beginning January 1, 2001, a new accounting
standard will require all derivatives to be recorded at fair value. Unless
designated as hedges, changes in the fair values will be recorded in the income
statement. Fair value changes involving hedges will generally be recorded by
offsetting gains and losses on the hedge and on the hedged item, even if the
fair value of the hedged item is not otherwise recorded. Adoption of this
standard on January 1, 2001 did not have a material effect on the Corporation's
financial condition or results of operations.

NOTE 2 - BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the computations of basic
earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share for the years
ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 is presented below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
-----------------------
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Net income $ 6,086,178 $ 5,230,902 $ 4,277,877
============== ============== ================

Weighted average common shares
outstanding 4,347,238 4,347,750 4,347,508
Less: Unallocated ESOP shares (51,482) (59,926) (73,899)
-------------- -------------- ----------------

Weighted average common shares
outstanding for basic earnings
per common share 4,295,756 4,287,824 4,273,609
============== ============== ================

Basic earnings per common share $ 1.42 $ 1.22 $ 1.00
============== ============== ================

DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Net income $ 6,086,178 $ 5,230,902 $ 4,277,877
============== ============== ================

Weighted average common shares
outstanding for basic earnings
per common share 4,295,756 4,287,824 4,273,609

Add: Dilutive effects of assumed
conversions and exercise of stock options 198 8,740 31,931
-------------- -------------- ----------------

Weighted average common and dilutive
potential common shares outstanding 4,295,954 4,296,564 4,305,540
============== ============== ================

Diluted earnings per common share $ 1.42 $ 1.22 $ .99
============== ============== ================
</TABLE>

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 2 - BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Continued)

Incentive stock options for 225,855 shares of common stock were not considered
in computing earnings per common share for 2000, and incentive stock options for
54,862 and 48,037 shares of common stock were not considered in computing
earnings per common share for 1999 and 1998 because these options were not
dilutive. Common share numbers have been restated for all stock splits and stock
dividends.

NOTE 3 - SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

Year end securities available for sale were as follows.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized
2000 Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
- ---- ---- ----- ------ ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. Treasury and U.S.
Government agency
securities $ 22,832,078 $ 132,514 $ (68,272) $ 22,896,320
Obligations of states and
political subdivisions 12,496,066 241,579 (162,036) 12,575,609
Mortgage-backed securities 49,576,863 585,638 (231,711) 49,930,790
Marketable equity securities 3,502,239 - - 3,502,239
---------------- ------------ ------------- ----------------

$ 88,407,246 $ 959,731 $ (462,019) $ 88,904,958
================ ============ ============= ================

1999
- ----
U.S. Treasury and U.S.
Government agency
securities $ 19,794,342 $ 618 $ (418,696) $ 19,376,264
Obligations of states and
political subdivisions 11,235,056 19,984 (673,069) 10,581,971
Mortgage-backed securities 51,817,915 387 (1,252,779) 50,565,523
Marketable equity securities 2,595,150 - - 2,595,150
---------------- ------------ ------------- ----------------

$ 85,442,463 $ 20,989 $ (2,344,544) $ 83,118,908
================ ============ ============= ================
</TABLE>


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F-14.
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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 3 - SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE (Continued)

Contractual maturities of debt securities available for sale at December 31,
2000 were as follows. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities
because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or
without call or prepayment penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity
date are shown separately.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Available for Sale
------------------
Amortized
Cost Fair Value
---- ----------

<S> <C> <C>
Due in one year or less $ 2,475,556 $ 2,469,674
Due after one year through five years 18,649,047 18,635,705
Due after five years through ten years 7,251,574 7,472,873
Due after ten years 6,951,967 6,893,677
Mortgage-backed securities 49,576,863 49,930,790
---------------- ---------------

Total debt securities available for sale $ 84,905,007 $ 85,402,719
================ ===============
</TABLE>

Proceeds, gross gains and gross losses realized from sales of securities
available for sale for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 are as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----

<S> <C> <C> <C>
Proceeds from sales of debt securities
available for sale $ 9,063,566 $ 17,657,888 $ 24,765,342
============== ================ ==============

Gross gains from sales of debt securities
available for sale $ 6,080 $ 25,648 $ 73,245
Gross losses from sales of debt securities
available for sale (86,620) (31,475) (777)
-------------- ---------------- --------------

Net gain (loss) on securities $ (80,540) $ (5,827) $ 72,468
============== ================ ==============
</TABLE>

At December 31, 2000, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer,
other than the U.S. Government and its agencies and corporations, in an amount
greater than 10% of shareholders' equity.

Securities with an amortized cost of approximately $77,708,000 and $70,991,000
as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, were pledged to secure public and trust
deposits and FHLB advances.

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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 4 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The following is a summary of the activity in the allowance for loan losses
account for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----

<S> <C> <C> <C>
Beginning balance $ 6,193,712 $ 5,408,854 $ 5,239,601
Provision for loan losses 2,100,000 1,215,000 1,080,000
Recoveries of previous charge-offs 490,752 662,299 424,745
Losses charged to the allowance (1,569,494) (1,092,441) (1,335,492)
-------------- -------------- --------------

Ending balance $ 7,214,970 $ 6,193,712 $ 5,408,854
============== ============== ==============
</TABLE>

At December 31, 2000 and 1999, loans past due more than 90 days and still
accruing interest approximated $1,927,000 and $809,000.

Impaired loans were as follows.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----

<S> <C> <C> <C>
Year end loans with no allowance for
loan losses allocated $ 4,189,000 $ - $ 567,000
Year end loans with allowance for loan
losses allocated 3,923,000 1,536,000 689,000
--------------- --------------- -------------
Total impaired loans $ 8,112,000 $ 1,536,000 $ 1,256,000
=============== =============== =============

Amount of allowance allocated $ 2,410,000 $ 807,000 $ 225,000

Average of impaired loans during the
year 6,020,000 1,461,000 1,462,000
Interest income recognized during
impairment 416,000 40,000 11,000
Cash-basis interest income recognized 89,000 17,000 11,000
</TABLE>


NOTE 5 - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Premises and equipment, net at December 31, are summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
---- ----

<S> <C> <C>
Land $ 1,056,691 $ 984,216
Buildings and improvements 7,880,696 7,716,803
Furniture and equipment 10,709,599 9,944,385
--------------- --------------
Total cost 19,646,986 18,645,404
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (8,744,237) (7,505,077)
--------------- --------------

$ 10,902,749 $ 11,140,327
=============== ==============
</TABLE>

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F-16.
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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 5 - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Continued)

The Corporation is obligated under non-cancelable leases for office space and
equipment. Rent expense was $253,000, $229,000 and $266,000 for 2000, 1999 and
1998.

At December 31, 2000, minimum future lease payments are as follows for the years
ended December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
2001 $ 99,600
2002 99,600
2003 99,600
2004 99,600
2005 99,600
Thereafter 597,600
----------------

$ 1,095,600
================
</TABLE>

NOTE 6 - INTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS

Included in interest-bearing deposits are certificates of deposit in
denominations of $100,000 or more of approximately $146,525,000 and $106,786,000
as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Certificates of deposit obtained
from brokers totaled approximately $55,507,000 and $29,000,000 as of December
31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.

At December 31, 2000, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit are as
follows for the years ended December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
2001 $ 245,615,475
2002 82,435,660
2003 21,112,651
2004 2,885,600
2005 2,265,557
Thereafter 873,576
----------------

$ 355,188,519
================
</TABLE>

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F-17.
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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 7 - ADVANCES FROM FHLB

Advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati with fixed and variable interest rates
ranging from 4.52% to 6.90% at December 31, 2000 and from 4.52% to 6.25% at
December 31, 1999 mature as follows for the years ending December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
---- ----

<S> <C> <C>
2000 $ - $ 4,121,389
2001 5,638,845 5,638,845
2002 4,175,069 1,925,069
2003 12,350,000 1,850,000
2004 5,000,000 -
2005 - -
Thereafter 25,000,000 22,500,000
-------------- --------------
52,163,914 36,035,303
Line of credit (LIBOR) - 4,000,000
-------------- --------------

$ 52,163,914 $ 40,035,303
============== ==============
</TABLE>

At December 31, 2000 and 1999, in addition to FHLB stock, the Corporation
pledged mortgage loans with a minimum carrying value of approximately
$71,203,000 and $60,086,000 to the FHLB to secure advances outstanding.

NOTE 8 - JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES

On September 7, 2000, Rurban Statutory Trust 1 ("RST"), a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Corporation, closed a pooled private offering of 10,000
Capital Securities with a liquidation amount of $1,000 per security. The
proceeds of the offering were loaned to the Corporation in exchange for junior
subordinated debentures with terms similar to the Capital Securities. The sole
assets of RST are the junior subordinated debentures of the Corporation and
payments thereunder. The junior subordinated debentures and the back-up
obligations, in the aggregate, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by
the Corporation of the obligations of RST under the Capital Securities.
Distributions on the Capital Securities are payable semi-annually at the annual
rate of 10.6% and are included in interest expense in the consolidated financial
statements. These securities are considered Tier 1 capital (with certain
limitations applicable) under current regulatory guidelines. As of December 31,
2000, the outstanding principal balance of the Capital Securities was
$10,000,000. The principal balance of the Capital Securities less unamortized
issuance costs constitute the junior subordinated debentures in the financial
statements.

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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 8 - JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES (Continued)

The junior subordinated debentures are subject to mandatory redemption, in whole
or in part, upon repayment of the Capital Securities at maturity or their
earlier redemption at the liquidation amount. Subject to the Corporation having
received prior approval of the Federal Reserve, if then required, the Capital
Securities are redeemable prior to the maturity date of September 7, 2030, at
the option of the Corporation; on or after September 7, 2020 at par; or on or
after September 7, 2010 at a premium, or upon occurrence of specific events
defined within the trust indenture. The Corporation has the option to defer
distributions on the Capital Securities from time to time for a period not to
exceed 10 consecutive semi-annual periods.

NOTE 9 - OTHER BORROWED FUNDS

At December 31, 1999, the Corporation had a line of credit of up to $10,000,000
with Fifth Third Bank of Northwestern Ohio, N.A. The line of credit was
unsecured and required monthly variable rate interest payments and full
principal payment at maturity on April 30, 2000. The line of credit had an
outstanding balance of $7,000,000 as of December 31, 1999. During 2000, the
Corporation replaced that line of credit with a line of credit from The Northern
Trust Company of up to $15,000,000. The new line of credit is unsecured and
requires monthly interest payments with full principal payment at maturity on
April 27, 2001. The interest rate is variable based on the current federal funds
rate and adjusts daily. The line of credit had an outstanding balance of zero at
December 31, 2000. The line of credit agreement contains various covenants with
which the Corporation must comply. As of December 31, 2000, management believes
the Corporation is in compliance with all such covenants.

NOTE 10 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN: The Corporation has a noncontributory employee
stock ownership plan ("ESOP") covering substantially all employees of the
Corporation and its subsidiaries. Voluntary contributions are made by the
Corporation to the plan. Each eligible employee is vested based upon years of
service, including prior years of service. Contributions to the ESOP were
$519,000, $260,000 and $715,000, and related expense attributable to the plan
included in salaries and employee benefits were approximately $967,000, $572,000
and $568,000 in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The Corporation's
contributions to the account of each employee become fully vested after three
years of service.

Distributions to plan participants may be paid in cash or stock upon their
termination of employment. During 2000 and 1999, 20,535 and 10,995 shares were
withdrawn from the ESOP by participants who terminated their employment with the
Company.

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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 10 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Continued)

During 1996, the ESOP borrowed $1,505,527 from the Corporation to purchase
98,446 shares of common stock at a weighted average cost of $15.30 per share.
Collateral for the loan is the unearned shares of common stock purchased by the
ESOP with the loan proceeds. The loan will be repaid principally from the
Corporation's discretionary contributions to the ESOP. The interest rate for the
loan is 7.75%. Shares purchased by the ESOP are held in suspense until allocated
among ESOP participants as the loan is repaid. During 2000, 1999 and 1998, the
ESOP allocated 49,352 shares, 14,150 shares and 13,797 shares. Allocations of
shares during 2000 included 46,616 shares purchased on the open market and 2,736
shares from unearned shares.

The ESOP shares as of December 31 were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
---- ----

<S> <C> <C>
Allocated shares 640,566 611,749
Unearned shares 50,115 52,851
-------------- --------------

Total ESOP shares 690,681 664,600
============== ==============

Fair value of unearned ESOP shares at December 31 $ 582,587 $ 679,509
============== ==============
</TABLE>

The Corporation accounts for its ESOP under AICPA Statement of Position ("SOP")
93-6. Compensation expense is recorded based on the average market price of the
shares committed to be released for allocation to participant accounts and cash
allocated to participant accounts. The difference between the market price and
the cost of shares committed to be released is recorded as an adjustment to
additional paid-in capital. Dividends on allocated ESOP shares are recorded as a
reduction of retained earnings; dividends on unearned ESOP shares are reflected
as a reduction of debt and accrued interest or as a contribution to participant
accounts.

STOCK OPTION PLAN: On March 12, 1997, the Board of Directors of the Corporation
adopted the Rurban Financial Corp. Stock Option Plan ("Option Plan"). The
purpose of the Option Plan is to advance the interests of the Corporation and
its shareholders by granting directors, officers, and key employees of the
Corporation options to increase their propriety interest in the Corporation.
420,000 shares of the Corporation's authorized unissued common stock were
reserved for issuance under the Option Plan. The option exercise price shall not
be less than the fair market value (as defined in the Option Plan) of the common
stock on the date the option is granted, and the option term cannot exceed 10
years.

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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 10 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Continued)

At December 31, 2000, 85,938 additional options were available to be granted.
Eligible directors, officers and key employees are able to exercise options
awarded to them at a rate of 20% per year. Options outstanding at December 31,
2000 had a range of exercise prices of $11.63 - $17.62 and a weighted average
remaining contractual life of 8 years.

A summary of the activity in the Option Plan is as follows.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2 0 0 0 1 9 9 9 1 9 9 8
------- ------- -------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price
------ ----- ------ ----- ------ -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at beginning
of year 230,055 $ 14.45 228,690 $ 14.37 187,950 $ 13.51
Granted 91,250 11.63 6,825 17.62 48,037 17.62
Exercised - - (210) 13.51 (735) 13.51
Forfeited (4,200) 14.54 (5,250) 15.15 (6,562) 13.68
----------- ----------- -----------
Outstanding at end of year 317,105 $ 13.64 230,055 $ 14.45 228,690 $ 14.37
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>

Options exercisable at December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 were as follows.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2 0 0 0 1 9 9 9 1 9 9 8
------- ------- -------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise Exercise
Prices Number Price Number Price Number Price
- ------ ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$13.51 99,225 $ 13.51 64,785 $ 13.51 30,555 $ 13.51
$17.62 17,166 17.62 7,245 17.62 - -
----------- ----------- -----------

Exercisable at year end 116,391 $ 14.12 72,030 $ 13.92 30,555 $ 13.51
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>

The Corporation applies APB Opinion 25, Accounting For Stock Issued to Employees
and related interpretations in accounting for its Option Plan. Accordingly, no
compensation expense has been recognized for the Option Plan. SFAS No. 123,
Accounting For Stock-Based Compensation requires pro forma disclosures for
entities that do not adopt its fair value accounting method for stock-based
compensation. Had compensation cost for stock options been measured using SFAS
No. 123, net income and earnings per share would have been the pro forma amounts
indicated below. The pro forma effect may increase in the future if more options
are granted.

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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOTE 10 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Continued)
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----

<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net income as reported $ 6,086,178 $ 5,230,902 $ 4,277,877
Pro forma net income $ 5,943,434 $ 5,083,603 $ 4,143,146

Basic earnings per common share as reported $ 1.42 $ 1.22 $ 1.00
Pro forma basic earnings per common share $ 1.38 $ 1.19 $ .97

Diluted earnings per common share as reported $ 1.42 $ 1.22 $ .99
Pro forma diluted earnings per common share $ 1.38 $ 1.18 $ .96

</TABLE>

The pro forma effects are computed using option pricing models, using the
following weighted-average assumptions as of grant date.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----

<S> <C> <C> <C>
Risk-free interest rate 5.68% 4.79% 5.38%
Expected option life 10 10 10
Expected stock price volatility 17.35% 7.14% 5.45%
Expected dividend yield 3.54% 2.67% 2.16%

Resulting weighted average grant date
fair value of stock options granted during
the year $ 2.49 $ 2.83 $ 3.93
</TABLE>

401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN: The Corporation has 401(k) profit sharing plans. The
annual expense of the plans is based on 50% matching of voluntary employee
contributions of up to 6% of individual compensation. Employee contributions are
vested immediately and the Corporation's matching contributions are fully vested
after three years. The plans cover substantially all employees of the
Corporation. Contributions to the plans were approximately $278,000, $221,000
and $196,000 and related expense attributable to the plans, included in salaries
and employee benefits, were approximately $278,000, $220,000 and $186,000 in
2000, 1999 and 1998.

LIFE INSURANCE PLANS: Life insurance plans are provided for certain executive
officers on a split-dollar basis. The Corporation is the owner of the
split-dollar policies. The officers are entitled to a sum equal to two times
either the employee's annual salary at death, if actively employed, or final
annual salary, if retired, less $50,000. The Corporation is entitled to the
remainder of the death proceeds less any loans on the policy and unpaid interest
or cash withdrawals previously incurred by the Corporation. The employees have
the right to designate a beneficiary(s) to receive their share of the proceeds
payable upon death. The cash surrender value of these life insurance policies
and life insurance policies related to the Corporation's

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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 10 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Continued)

supplemental retirement plan totaled approximately $2,503,000 and $2,403,000 at
December 31, 2000 and 1999, and is included in other assets in the consolidated
balance sheets.

SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN: The Corporation established a supplemental
retirement plan for selected officers. The Corporation has purchased insurance
contracts on the lives of certain participants in the supplemental retirement
plan and has named the Corporation as beneficiary. While no direct contract
exists between the supplemental retirement plan and the life insurance
contracts, it is management's current intent that the proceeds from the
insurance contracts will be used to help offset earlier payments made under the
supplemental retirement plan. The Corporation is recording an expense equal to
the projected present value of the payments due at retirement based on the
projected remaining years of service using the straight line method. The
obligations under the plans, net of payments already made, was approximately
$1,015,000 and $820,000 at December 31, 2000 and 1999 and is included in other
liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The expense attributable to the
plans, included in salaries and employee benefits, was approximately $236,000,
$165,000 and $210,000 in 2000, 1999 and 1998.

NOTE 11 - OTHER EXPENSES

The following is an analysis of other expenses for the years ended December 31,
2000, 1999 and 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----

<S> <C> <C> <C>
Amortization of intangible assets $ 210,000 $ 210,000 $ 385,000
Advertising expense 513,411 448,971 434,353
Professional fees 1,263,095 1,244,190 1,327,552
Insurance expense 230,399 211,101 166,376
Data processing fees 551,200 439,365 334,392
Printing, stationery and supplies 615,660 620,853 754,446
Telephone and communications 590,345 665,747 638,901
Postage and delivery expense 545,648 542,536 547,934
State, local and other taxes 611,481 470,742 635,845
Other operating expenses 2,043,197 2,088,183 2,390,595
--------------- -------------- --------------

$ 7,174,436 $ 6,941,688 $ 7,615,394
=============== ============== ==============
</TABLE>


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F-23.
72
RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 12 - INCOME TAX EXPENSE

Income tax expense consists of the following for the years ended December 31,
2000, 1999 and 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----

<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current expense $ 4,200,359 $ 1,612,264 $ 2,151,100
Deferred expense (benefit) (1,479,825) 748,673 (77,765)
--------------- -------------- --------------

$ 2,720,534 $ 2,360,937 $ 2,073,335
=============== ============== ==============
</TABLE>

Income tax expense (benefit) on net gain (loss) on securities was $(27,384),
$(1,981) and $24,639 in 2000, 1999 and 1998.

The difference between the financial statement income tax expense and amounts
computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income before
income tax expense is as follows for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and
1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----

<S> <C> <C> <C>
Statutory tax rate 34% 34% 34%
Income taxes computed at the
statutory federal income tax rate $ 2,994,282 $ 2,581,225 $ 2,159,412
Add (subtract) tax effect of
Tax-exempt income (268,587) (243,884) (204,756)
Non-deductible expenses and other (5,161) 23,596 118,679
--------------- -------------- --------------

$ 2,720,534 $ 2,360,937 $ 2,073,335
=============== ============== ==============
</TABLE>

The components of the net deferred tax asset recorded in the consolidated
balance sheets as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets
Provision for loan losses $ 2,082,361 $ 1,629,197
Mark to market adjustment 169,222 -
Net deferred loan fees 91,733 81,581
Accrued compensation and benefits 345,038 278,901
Net unrealized depreciation on
securities available for sale - 790,008
Other 5,704 5,897
-------------- --------------
2,694,058 2,785,584
</TABLE>


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F-24.
73

RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 12 - INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Continued)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax liabilities
Net unrealized appreciation on
securities available for sale $ (169,222) $ -
Originated mortgage servicing rights (393,788) (163,454)
Mark to market adjustment - (790,008)
ESOP contributions - (227,769)
Depreciation (147,250) (119,747)
Purchase accounting adjustments (60,145) (96,143)
Other (15,185) (1,220)
-------------- --------------
(786,220) (1,398,341)
Valuation allowance - -
-------------- --------------
$ 1,907,838 $ 1,387,243
============== ==============
</TABLE>

NOTE 13 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Certain directors, executive officers and principal shareholders of the
Corporation, including associates of such persons, are loan customers. A summary
of the related party loan activity, for loans aggregating $60,000 or more to any
one related party, follows for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
---- ----

<S> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1 $ 3,777,000 $ 4,394,000
New loans 1,272,000 3,018,000
Repayments (1,528,000) (3,639,000)
Other changes (43,000) 4,000
-------------- --------------

Balance, December 31 $ 3,478,000 $ 3,777,000
============== ==============
</TABLE>

Other changes include adjustments for loans applicable to one reporting period
that are excludable from the other reporting period.


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F-25.
74

RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 14 - COMMITMENTS, OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK AND CONTINGENCIES

The Corporation is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk
in the normal course of business to meet financing needs of its customers. These
financial instruments include commitments to make loans, unused lines of credit
and standby letters of credit. The Corporation's exposure to credit loss in the
event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for
commitments to make loans, unused lines of credit and standby letters of credit
is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Corporation
follows the same credit policy to make such commitments as it uses for
on-balance-sheet items.

The Corporation has the following commitments for terms of up to two years
outstanding at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
---- ----

<S> <C> <C>
Loan commitments and unused lines of credit $ 139,705,000 $ 121,415,000
Standby letters of credit 2,394,000 1,935,000
Commercial letters of credit 60,000 956,000
--------------- ----------------
$ 142,159,000 $ 124,306,000
=============== ================
</TABLE>

Since many commitments to make loans expire without being used, the amount does
not necessarily represent future cash commitments. In addition, commitments to
extend credit are arrangements to lend to customers as long as there is no
violation of any condition established in the contract. No losses are
anticipated as a result of these transactions. Collateral obtained upon exercise
of the commitment is determined using management's credit evaluation of the
borrower and may include real estate, business assets, consumer assets, deposits
and other items.

There are various contingent liabilities that are not reflected in the
consolidated financial statements, including claims and legal actions arising in
the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, after
consultation with legal counsel, the ultimate disposition of these matters is
not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation's consolidated
financial condition or results of operations.

Salary continuation agreements with certain executive officers contain
provisions regarding certain events leading to separation from the Corporation,
before the executive officer's normal retirement date, which could result in
cash payments in excess of amounts already accrued.

The Corporation was required to have approximately $4,777,000 and $4,493,000 of
cash on hand or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank to meet regulatory
reserve and clearing requirements at December 31, 2000 and 1999. These balances
do not earn interest. Additionally, the Corporation was required to have
approximately $1,250,000 of cash on deposit to meet other clearing requirements
at December 31, 2000. This balance does earn interest.

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(Continued)


F-26.
75

RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 15 - PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Presented below are condensed financial statements for the parent company,
Rurban Financial Corp.:

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2000 and 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,418,276 $ 248,292
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries
Banking subsidiaries 44,421,456 44,357,990
Non-banking subsidiaries 3,981,655 3,307,475
--------------- ----------------
Total investment in subsidiaries 48,403,111 47,665,465
Accounts receivable from subsidiaries 194,558 2,312,160
Loans to banking subsidiaries 7,600,000 -
Other assets 1,539,283 1,812,969
--------------- ----------------

Total assets $ 63,155,228 $ 52,038,886
=============== ================

LIABILITIES
Cash dividends payable $ 521,365 $ 455,479
Junior subordinated debentures 9,697,385 -
Borrowings from non-banking subsidiaries 310,000 -
Other borrowed funds - 7,000,000
Other liabilities 2,486,292 682,936
--------------- ----------------
Total liabilities 13,015,042 8,138,415

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 50,140,186 43,900,471
--------------- ----------------

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 63,155,228 $ 52,038,886
=============== ================
</TABLE>

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(Continued)


F-27.
76

RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 15 - PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)


CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME
Interest $ 89,644 $ - $ -
Dividends from subsidiaries
Banking subsidiaries 11,680,000 - 3,900,000
Non-banking subsidiaries 240,000 1,150,000 -
-------------- -------------- ---------------
Total 11,920,000 1,150,000 3,900,000
Noninterest income 2,726,073 2,115,732 2,331,577
-------------- -------------- ---------------
Total income 14,735,717 3,265,732 6,231,577

EXPENSE
Interest expense on other borrowed funds 710,711 334,921 -
Noninterest expense 5,181,941 4,013,677 4,737,137
-------------- -------------- ---------------
Total expense 5,892,652 4,348,598 4,737,137
-------------- -------------- ---------------

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX BENEFIT AND EQUITY
IN UNDISTRIBUTED NET INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES 8,843,065 (1,082,866) 1,494,440

Income tax benefit 1,214,076 767,517 818,231
-------------- -------------- ---------------

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY IN UNDISTRIBUTED
NET INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES 10,057,141 (315,349) 2,312,671

Equity in undistributed (excess distributed)
net income of subsidiaries
Banking subsidiaries (4,335,143) 6,301,416 1,469,830
Non-banking subsidiaries 364,180 (755,165) 495,376
-------------- -------------- ---------------
Total (3,970,963) 5,546,251 1,965,206
-------------- -------------- ---------------

NET INCOME $ 6,086,178 $ 5,230,902 $ 4,277,877
============== ============== ===============
</TABLE>

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(Continued)


F-28.
77

RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 15 - PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Dividends received from subsidiaries
Banking subsidiaries $ 11,680,000 $ - $ 3,900,000
Non-banking subsidiaries 240,000 1,150,000 -
-------------- -------------- ---------------
Total 11,920,000 1,150,000 3,900,000
Cash received from subsidiaries-fees
and commissions 4,843,675 (196,428) 2,331,577
Cash paid to suppliers and employees (3,931,781) (3,773,369) (6,005,881)
Interest received 89,644 - -
Interest paid (710,711) (334,921) -
Income tax refunds 2,040,958 974,543 1,010,903
-------------- -------------- ---------------
Net cash from operating activities 14,251,785 (2,180,175) 1,236,599

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investment in banking subsidiaries (2,350,000) (3,500,000) -
Investment in non-banking subsidiaries (310,000) - -
Proceeds from loans to banking subsidiaries (7,600,000) - -
-------------- -------------- ---------------

Net cash from investing activities (10,260,000) (3,500,000) -

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net proceeds from issuance of junior
subordinated debentures 9,697,385 - -
Proceeds from borrowings from non-banking
subsidiaries 310,000 - -
Net proceeds from (repayment of) advances on
line of credit (7,000,000) 7,000,000 -
Cash dividends paid (1,822,218) (1,656,179) (1,655,928)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options - 2,838 9,931
Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares for
5% stock dividend (6,968) - -
-------------- -------------- ---------------
Net cash from financing activities 1,178,199 5,346,659 (1,645,997)
-------------- -------------- ---------------

Net change in cash and cash equivalents 5,169,984 (333,516) (409,398)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of year 248,292 581,808 991,206
-------------- -------------- ---------------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 5,418,276 $ 248,292 $ 581,808
============== ============== ===============
</TABLE>

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F-29.
78

RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 15 - PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
Years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH
FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 6,086,178 $ 5,230,902 $ 4,277,877
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash from operating activities
Equity in (undistributed) excess
distributed net income of subsidiaries
Banking subsidiaries 4,335,143 (6,301,416) (1,469,830)
Non-banking subsidiaries (364,180) 755,165 (495,376)
Change in accounts receivable 2,117,602 (2,312,160) -
Change in other assets 273,686 262,417 (1,189,224)
Change in other liabilities 1,803,356 184,917 113,152
-------------- -------------- ----------------
Net cash from operating activities $ 14,251,785 $ (2,180,175) $ 1,236,599
============== ============== ================
</TABLE>

NOTE 16 - FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following table shows the estimated fair values and the related carrying
values of the Corporation's financial instruments at December 31, 2000 and 1999.
Items which are not financial instruments are not included.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2 0 0 0 1 9 9 9
------------------------------------ -------------------------------------
Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated
Value Fair Value Value Fair Value
----- ---------- ----- ----------

<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Financial assets
- ----------------
Cash and cash equivalents $ 18,431,717 $ 18,432,000 $ 18,582,702 $ 18,583,000
Interest-bearing deposits in
other financial institutions 110,000 110,000 110,000 110,000
Securities available for sale 88,904,958 88,905,000 83,118,908 83,119,000
Loans, net of allowance for loan
losses (including loans held for sale) 570,587,971 568,326,000 502,287,251 500,424,000
Accrued interest receivable 5,716,048 5,716,000 4,147,321 4,147,000
Cash surrender value of
life insurance 2,503,000 2,503,000 2,403,000 2,403,000

Financial liabilities
- ---------------------
Demand and savings deposits (211,132,242) (210,734,000) (220,399,705) (220,400,000)
Time deposits (355,188,519) (356,930,000) (298,896,379) (298,311,000)
Federal funds purchased (13,200,000) (13,200,000) (10,900,000) (10,900,000)
Advances from FHLB (52,163,914) (52,418,000) (40,035,303) (38,066,000)
Junior subordinated debentures (9,697,385) (9,714,000) - -
Other borrowed funds - - (7,000,000) (7,000,000)
Accrued interest payable (4,613,173) (4,613,000) (2,513,798) (2,514,000)
</TABLE>

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F-30.
79

RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 16 - FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)

For purposes of the above disclosures of estimated fair values, the following
assumptions were used as of December 31, 2000 and 1999. The estimated fair value
for cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable, cash surrender value
of life insurance and accrued interest payable are considered to approximate
cost. The estimated fair value for interest-bearing deposits in other financial
institutions and securities available for sale is based on quoted market values
for the individual deposits or securities or for equivalent deposits or
securities. The estimated fair value for loans is based on estimates of the
difference in interest rates the Corporation would charge the borrowers for
similar such loans with similar maturities made at December 31, 2000 and 1999,
applied for an estimated time period until the loan is assumed to reprice or be
paid and the allowance for loan losses is considered to be a reasonable estimate
of discount for credit quality concerns. The estimated fair value for demand
deposits, savings deposits, federal funds purchased, other borrowed funds with
variable interest rates and the variable rate line of credit from the FHLB is
based on their carrying value. The estimated fair value for time deposits, fixed
rate advances from the FHLB and the junior subordinated debentures is based on
estimates of the rate the Corporation would pay on such deposits or borrowings
at December 31, 2000 and 1999, applied for the time period until maturity. The
estimated fair value for other financial instruments and off-balance-sheet loan
commitments approximate cost at December 31, 2000 and 1999 and are not
considered significant to this presentation.

While these estimates of fair value are based on management's judgment of the
most appropriate factors, there is no assurance that were the Corporation to
have disposed of such items at December 31, 2000 and 1999, the estimated fair
values would necessarily have been realized at that date, since market values
may differ depending on various circumstances. The estimated fair values at
December 31, 2000 and 1999 should not necessarily be considered to apply at
subsequent dates.

In addition, other assets and liabilities of the Corporation that are not
defined as financial instruments are not included in the above disclosures, such
as premises and equipment. Also, non-financial instruments typically not
recognized in the financial statements nevertheless may have value but are not
included in the above disclosures. These include, among other items, the
estimated earnings power of core deposit accounts, the earnings potential of
trust assets, the trained work force, customer goodwill and similar items.

NOTE 17 - REGULATORY MATTERS

The Corporation and its subsidiary banks are subject to regulatory capital
requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Capital adequacy
guidelines and prompt corrective action regulations involve quantitative
measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated
under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are
also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, risk
weightings, and other factors, and the regulators can lower classifications in
certain cases. Failure to meet various capital requirements can initiate
regulatory action that could have a direct material effect on the consolidated
financial statements.

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F-31.
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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 17 - REGULATORY MATTERS (Continued)

The prompt corrective action regulations provide five classifications, including
well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly
undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized, although these terms are not
used to represent overall financial condition. If less than well capitalized,
regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If
undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and
expansion, and plans for capital restoration are required. The minimum
requirements are:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Capital to Risk-
Weighted Assets
---------------- Tier 1 Capital
Total Tier 1 To Average Assets
----- ------ -----------------

<S> <C> <C> <C>
Well capitalized 10% 6% 5%
Adequately capitalized 8% 4% 4%
Undercapitalized 6% 3% 3%
</TABLE>

At year end, State Bank and consolidated actual capital levels (in millions) and
minimum required levels were:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Minimum Required
Minimum Required To Be Well Capitalized
For Capital Under Prompt Corrective
Actual Adequacy Purposes Action Regulations
------ ----------------- ------------------
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
------ ----- ------ ----- ------ -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
2000
- ----
Total capital (to risk weighted assets)
Consolidated $ 66.3 11.6% $ 45.7 8.0% $ 57.2 10.0%
State Bank 34.6 10.3 27.0 8.0 33.8 10.0
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)
Consolidated 59.1 10.3 22.9 4.0 34.3 6.0
State Bank 24.9 7.4 13.5 4.0 20.3 6.0
Tier 1 capital (to averaged assets)
Consolidated 59.1 8.5 27.8 4.0 34.7 5.0
State Bank 24.9 6.1 16.5 4.0 20.6 5.0

1999

Total capital (to risk weighted assets)
Consolidated $ 51.1 10.1% $ 40.6 8.0% $ 50.7 10.0%
State Bank 31.2 10.3 24.6 8.0 30.7 10.0
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)
Consolidated 44.9 8.5 20.3 4.0 30.4 6.0
State Bank 28.0 9.1 12.3 4.0 18.4 6.0
Tier 1 capital (to averaged assets)
Consolidated 44.9 7.2 24.8 4.0 31.0 5.0
State Bank 28.0 7.6 14.8 4.0 18.5 5.0
</TABLE>

The Corporation and State Bank at year end 2000 and 1999 were categorized as
well capitalized. All other subsidiary banks are not considered significant for
this presentation.

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F-32.
81

RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 18 - OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Other comprehensive income (loss) components and related taxes were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net change in net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on securities available
for sale

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
arising during the year $ 2,740,727 $ (2,636,840) $ 54,098

Reclassification adjustments for (gains)
losses included in net income 80,540 5,827 (72,468)
-------------- -------------- ----------------

Net change in net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on securities available
for sale 2,821,267 (2,631,013) (18,370)

Tax expense (benefit) 959,230 (894,544) (2,452)
-------------- -------------- ----------------

Total other comprehensive income (loss) $ 1,862,037 $ (1,736,469) $ (15,918)
============== ============== ================
</TABLE>


NOTE 19 - SEGMENT INFORMATION

The reportable segments are determined by the products and services offered,
primarily distinguished between banking, mortgage banking and data processing
operations. Loans, investments, deposits, and financial services provide the
revenues in the banking operation, including the accounts of State Bank, Peoples
Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank. Loan originations and net
gains on sales of loans provide the revenues in the mortgage banking operation,
including the accounts of RMC. Service fees provide the revenues in the data
processing operation, including the accounts of RDSI. Other segments include the
accounts of the holding company, Rurban Financial Corp., which provides
management services to its subsidiaries and RFS, which provides trust and
financial services to customer's nationwide and Rurban Life, which provides
insurance products to customers of the Corporation's subsidiary banks.

The accounting policies used are the same as those described in the summary of
significant accounting policies. Segment performance is evaluated using net
interest income, other revenue, operating expense, and net income. Goodwill is
allocated. Income taxes and indirect expenses are allocated on revenue.
Transactions among segments are made at fair value. The holding company
allocates certain expenses to other segments, except no expenses are allocated
to mortgage banking or to Rurban Life. Information reported internally for
performance assessment follows.

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F-33.
82

RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 19 - SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000
- ----

Mortgage Data
Banking Banking Processing Other
------- ------- ---------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Income statement information:
- -----------------------------
Net interest income (expense) $ 26,156,349 $ 197,934 $ (47,415) $ 81,000

Other revenue - external
customers 3,061,748 144,057 5,123,805 2,943,251

Other revenue - other segments - - 1,389,863 2,929,625
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ---------------

Net interest income
and other revenue 29,218,097 341,991 6,466,253 5,953,876

Noninterest expense 16,372,598 303,701 5,681,075 8,716,131

Significant non-cash items:
Depreciation and
amortization 959,416 31,190 938,102 174,421
Provision for loan losses 2,100,000 - - -

Income tax expense (benefit) 3,549,622 14,000 266,961 (1,110,049)

Segment profit (loss) 7,195,877 24,290 518,217 (1,652,206)

Balance sheet information:
- --------------------------
Total assets 691,764,552 12,726,998 4,763,318 14,987,580

Goodwill and intangibles 300,000 - - -

Premises and equipment
expenditures, net 555,021 18,078 916,141 166,311

</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000
- ----

Total Intersegment Consolidated
Segments Elimination Totals
-------- ----------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Income statement information:
- -----------------------------
Net interest income (expense) $ 26,387,868 $ - $ 26,387,868

Other revenue - external
customers 11,272,861 - 11,272,861

Other revenue - other segments 4,319,488 (4,319,488) -
--------------- ---------------- ---------------

Net interest income
and other revenue 41,980,217 (4,319,488) 37,660,729

Noninterest expense 31,073,505 (4,319,488) 26,754,017

Significant non-cash items:
Depreciation and
amortization 2,103,129 - 2,103,129
Provision for loan losses 2,100,000 - 2,100,000

Income tax expense (benefit) 2,720,534 - 2,720,534

Segment profit (loss) 6,086,178 - 6,086,178

Balance sheet information:
- --------------------------
Total assets 724,242,448 (23,424,746) 700,817,702

Goodwill and intangibles 300,000 - 300,000

Premises and equipment
expenditures, net 1,655,551 - 1,655,551

</TABLE>

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F-34.
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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 19 - SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999
- ----
Mortgage Data
Banking Banking Processing Other
------- ------- ---------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Income statement information:
- -----------------------------
Net interest income (expense) $ 22,764,187 $ 511,462 $ (134,811) $ 68,060

Other revenue - external
customers 3,070,510 760,049 4,381,746 2,851,691

Other revenue - other segments - - 1,368,622 2,206,550
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ---------------

Net interest income
and other revenue 25,834,697 1,271,511 5,615,557 5,126,301

Noninterest expense 15,403,697 1,346,149 5,112,291 7,179,090

Significant non-cash items:
Depreciation and
amortization 774,668 120,696 1,061,980 179,280
Provision for loan losses 1,215,000 - - -

Income tax expense (benefit) 2,940,249 (43,000) 171,111 (707,423)

Segment profit (loss) 6,275,751 (31,638) 332,155 (1,345,366)

Balance sheet information:
- --------------------------
Total assets 621,665,973 13,342,963 4,792,283 6,091,461

Goodwill and intangibles 480,000 30,000 - -

Premises and equipment
expenditures, net 726,403 10,358 803,911 126,234
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999
- ----
Total Intersegment Consolidated
Segments Elimination Totals
-------- ----------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Income statement information:
- -----------------------------
Net interest income (expense) $ 23,208,898 $ - $ 23,208,898

Other revenue - external
customers 11,063,996 - 11,063,996

Other revenue - other segments 3,575,172 (3,575,172) -
--------------- ---------------- ---------------

Net interest income
and other revenue 37,848,066 (3,575,172) 34,272,894

Noninterest expense 29,041,227 (3,575,172) 25,466,055

Significant non-cash items:
Depreciation and
amortization 2,136,624 - 2,136,624
Provision for loan losses 1,215,000 - 1,215,000

Income tax expense (benefit) 2,360,937 - 2,360,937

Segment profit (loss) 5,230,902 - 5,230,902

Balance sheet information:
- --------------------------
Total assets 645,892,680 (18,109,156) 627,783,524

Goodwill and intangibles 510,000 - 510,000

Premises and equipment
expenditures, net 1,666,906 - 1,666,906
</TABLE>

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 19 - SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998
- ----
Mortgage Data
Banking Banking Processing Other
------- ------- ---------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Income statement information:
- -----------------------------
Net interest income (expense) $ 19,972,335 $ 506,359 $ (20,201) $ 92,096

Other revenue - external
customers 2,396,019 1,719,589 3,553,998 2,841,028

Other revenue - other segments 5,164 - 1,314,752 2,407,715
--------------- --------------- ---------------- ---------------

Net interest income
and other revenue 22,373,518 2,225,948 4,848,549 5,340,839

Noninterest expense 14,425,520 3,059,817 4,237,517 5,634,788

Significant non-cash items:
Depreciation and
amortization 688,156 320,037 929,038 134,317
Provision for loan losses 1,080,000 - - -

Income tax expense (benefit) 2,240,587 (248,498) 208,177 (126,931)

Segment profit (loss) 4,627,411 (585,371) 402,855 (167,018)

Balance sheet information:
- --------------------------
Total assets 532,744,285 19,771,508 4,747,584 5,081,398

Goodwill and intangibles 660,000 60,000 - -

Premises and equipment
expenditures, net 1,287,941 225,505 2,639,115 350,071
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998
- ----
Total Intersegment Consolidated
Segments Elimination Totals
-------- ----------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Income statement information:
- -----------------------------
Net interest income (expense) $ 20,550,589 $ - $ 20,550,589

Other revenue - external
customers 10,510,634 - 10,510,634

Other revenue - other segments 3,727,631 (3,727,631) -
--------------- ---------------- ---------------

Net interest income
and other revenue 34,788,854 (3,727,631) 31,061,223

Noninterest expense 27,357,642 (3,727,631) 23,630,011

Significant non-cash items:
Depreciation and
amortization 2,071,548 - 2,071,548
Provision for loan losses 1,080,000 - 1,080,000

Income tax expense (benefit) 2,073,335 - 2,073,335

Segment profit (loss) 4,277,877 - 4,277,877

Balance sheet information:
- --------------------------
Total assets 562,344,775 (25,189,996) 537,154,779

Goodwill and intangibles 720,000 - 720,000

Premises and equipment
expenditures, net 4,502,632 - 4,502,632
</TABLE>


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998

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NOTE 20 - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Earnings per Share
Interest Net Interest Net ------------------
Income Income Income Basic and Diluted
------ ------ ------ -----------------

<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1999
- ----
First quarter $ 10,174,563 $ 5,336,635 $ 1,052,050 $ .25
Second quarter 11,104,818 5,804,799 1,274,651 .30
Third quarter 11,357,377 5,719,081 1,418,318 .33
Fourth quarter 12,316,053 6,348,383 1,485,883 .34
------------- ------------ ------------ --------
Total $ 44,952,811 $ 23,208,898 $ 5,230,902 $ 1.22
============= ============ ============ ========

2000
- ----
First quarter $ 12,659,590 $ 6,316,677 $ 1,518,661 $ .35
Second quarter 13,656,274 6,585,579 1,650,502 .38
Third quarter 14,585,032 6,683,183 1,713,857 .40
Fourth quarter 15,122,041 6,802,429 1,203,158 .29
------------- ------------ ------------ --------
Total $ 56,022,937 $ 26,387,868 $ 6,086,178 $ 1.42
============= ============ ============ ========
</TABLE>


During the fourth quarter of 2000, an additional provision for loan losses of
$300,000 was recorded due to the levels of impaired loans and charges-offs.


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RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP.

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000
---------------------------------------

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit No. Description Reference No.
- ----------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
3(a) Amended Articles of Registrant, as amended Incorporated herein by reference to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1989 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit
3(a)(i)].

3(b) Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Incorporated herein by reference to
Articles of Rurban Financial Corp. Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 3(b)].

3(c) Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Incorporated herein by reference to
Articles of Rurban Financial Corp. Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1997 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 3(c)].

3(d) Amended and Restated Articles of Rurban Incorporated herein by reference to
Financial Corp. Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1997 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 3(d)].

3(e) Regulations of Registrant, as amended Incorporated herein by reference to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1986 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 3(b)].

10(a) Employees' Stock Ownership Plan of Rurban Incorporated herein by reference to
Financial Corp. Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(a)].

10(b) First Amendment to Employees' Stock Incorporated herein by reference to
Ownership Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
dated June 14, 1993 and made to be for the fiscal year ended
effective as of January 1, 1993 December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-13507)
[Exhibit 10(b)].
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit No. Description Reference No.
- ----------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
10(c) Second Amendment to Employees' Stock Incorporated herein by reference to
Ownership Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
dated March 14, 1994 and made to be for the fiscal year ended
effective as of January 1, 1993 December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-13507)
[Exhibit 10(c)].

10(d) Third Amendment to Employees' Stock Incorporated herein by reference to
Ownership Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
dated March 13, 1995 for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-13507)
[Exhibit 10(d)].

10(e) Fourth Amendment to Employees' Stock Incorporated herein by reference to
Ownership Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
dated June 10, 1995 and made to be for the fiscal year ended December 31,
effective as of January 1, 1995 1995 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(e)].

10(f) The Rurban Financial Corp. Savings Plan and Incorporated herein by reference to
Trust Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1990 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(g)].

10(g) First Amendment to The Rurban Financial Incorporated herein by reference to
Corp. Savings Plan and Trust, dated Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
December 10, 1990 and effective January 1, for the fiscal year ended December
1990 31, 1990 (File No. 0-13507)
[Exhibit 10(g)].

10(h) Second Amendment to The Rurban Financial Incorporated herein by reference to
Corp. Savings Plan and Trust, dated Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
March 11, 1991, effective February 1, 1991 for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1992 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(d)].

10(i) Third Amendment to The Rurban Financial Incorporated herein by reference to
Corp. Savings Plan and Trust, dated Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
June 11, 1991 for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1992 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(e)].

10(j) Fourth Amendment to The Rurban Financial Incorporated herein by reference to
Corp. Savings Plan and Trust, dated Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
July 14, 1992, effective May 1, 1992 for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1992 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(f)].
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit No. Description Reference No.
- ----------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
10(k) Fifth Amendment to The Rurban Financial Incorporated herein by reference to
Corp. Savings Plan and Trust, dated March Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
14, 1994 for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(i)].

10(l) Sixth Amendment to The Rurban Financial Incorporated herein by reference to
Corp. Savings Plan and Trust dated May 1, Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
1995 for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1995 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(l)].

10(m) Summary of Incentive Compensation Plan of Incorporated herein by reference to
State Bank Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(j)].

10(n) Summary of Bonus Program adopted by the Incorporated herein by reference to
Trust Department of State Bank for the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
benefit of Robert W. Constien in his for the fiscal year ended December 31,
capacity as Manager of the Trust Department 1991 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(e)].

10(o) Summary of Bonus Program for the Trust Incorporated herein by reference to
Department of State Bank Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1992 (File No. 0-13507 [Exhibit 10(i)].

10(p) Summary of Sales Bonus Program of State Bank Incorporated herein by reference to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-13507)
[Exhibit 10(n)].

10(q) Summary of Rurban Financial Corp. Bonus Plan Incorporated herein by reference to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(q)].

10(r) Executive Salary Continuation Agreement, Incorporated herein by reference to
dated December 15, 1994, between Rurban Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
Financial Corp. and Richard C. Burrows for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1994 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(p)].
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit No. Description Reference No.
- ----------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
10(s) Executive Salary Continuation Agreement, Incorporated herein by reference to
dated October 11, 1995, between Rurban Registrant's Annual Reports on Form 10-K
Financial Corp. and Thomas C. Williams; and for the fiscal years ended December 31,
Amended Schedule A to Exhibit 10(s) 1995 and December 31, 1997 (File No.
identifying other identical Executive 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(s)].
Salary Continuation Agreements between
executive officers of Rurban Financial
Corp. and Rurban Financial Corp.

10(t) Description of Split-Dollar Insurance Incorporated herein by reference to
Policies Maintained for Certain Executive Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
Officers of Rurban Financial Corp. for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1995 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(t)].

10(u) Rurban Financial Corp. Stock Option Plan Incorporated herein by reference to the
Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1996 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(u)].

10(v) Rurban Financial Corp. Plan to Allow Incorporated herein by reference to the
Directors to Elect to Defer Compensation Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1996 (File No. 0-13507)
[Exhibit 10(v)].

10(w) Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Incorporated herein by reference to
Agreement Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1997 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(w)].

10(x) Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement Incorporated herein by reference to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1997 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(x)].

10(y) Employees' Stock Ownership and Savings Plan Incorporated herein by reference to
of Rurban Financial Corp. Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1999 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(y)].

11 Statement re Computation of Per Share [Included in Notes 1 and 2 of the Notes
Earnings to Consolidated Financial Statements of
Registrant in the financial statements
portion of this Annual Report on Form 10-K].
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit No. Description Reference No.
- ----------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
21 Subsidiaries of Registrant Included in this Annual Report on Form
10-K as Exhibit 21.

23 Consent of Independent Auditor Included in this Annual Report on Form
10-K as Exhibit 23.
</TABLE>




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