Item 1. Business
General TrustCo Bank Corp NY ("TrustCo") is a one-bank holding company having its principal place of business at 320 State Street, Schenectady, New York 12305. TrustCo was incorporated under the laws of New York in 1981 to acquire all of the outstanding stock of Trustco Bank, National Association, formerly known as Trustco Bank New York, and prior to that The Schenectady Trust Company. Following receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, TrustCo commenced business on July 1, 1982. In 1991, TrustCo acquired, for a combination of cash and TrustCo common stock, Home & City Savings Bank ("Home & City") located in Albany, New York. At the time of the acquisition, Home & City operated 16 branches, and had total assets of approximately $ 848 million, deposits of $ 750 million and shareholders' equity of $ 93 million. Through policy and practice, TrustCo continues to emphasize that it is an equal opportunity employer. There were 459 full-time equivalent employees at year-end 1997. TrustCo had 7,309 shareholders of record as of December 31, 1997, and the closing price of the TrustCo common stock at that date was $27.25.
Bank Subsidiary On November 16, 1994, TrustCo initiated the process to convert its banking subsidiary, Trustco Bank New York, a New York state chartered trust company, to a national banking association operating under the name Trustco Bank, National Association (the "Bank"). The conversion was undertaken to minimize duplicative federal/state compliance issues. The conversion became effective on February 1, 1995. The Bank is a national banking association engaged in a general commercial banking business serving individuals, partnerships, corporations, municipalities and governments of New York. The Bank operates 29 automatic teller machines and 51 banking offices in Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, and Washington counties of New York State. The largest part of such business consists of accepting deposits and making loans and investments. The Bank provides a wide range of both personal and business banking services. The Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System and its deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to the extent permitted by law. An operating subsidiary of the Bank, Trustco Realty Corp., holds certain mortgage assets which are serviced by the Bank. The Bank accounted for substantially all of TrustCo's 1997 consolidated net income and average assets.
The trust department of the Bank serves as executor of estates and trustee of personal trusts, provides estate planning and related advice, provides custodial services and acts as trustee for various types of employee benefit plans and corporate pension and profit sharing trusts. The aggregate market value of the assets under trust, custody or management was approximately $1.07 billion as of December 31, 1997.
The daily operations of the Bank remain the responsibility of its Board of Directors and
officers, subject to the overall supervision by TrustCo. TrustCo derives most of its income from dividends paid to it by its subsidiary Bank. The accounts of the Bank are included in TrustCo's consolidated financial statements.
ORE Subsidiary During 1993, TrustCo created ORE Subsidiary Corp., a New York corporation, to hold and manage certain foreclosed properties acquired by the Bank. The accounts of this subsidiary are included in TrustCo's consolidated financial statements.
Competition TrustCo faces strong competition in its market areas, both in attracting deposits and making loans. The Bank's most direct competition for deposits, historically, has come from other commercial banks, savings associations and credit unions, which are located, or have branches in those areas. The Bank also faces competition for deposits from national brokerage houses, short-term money market funds, and other corporate and government securities funds. Factors affecting the acquisition of deposits include pricing, office locations and hours of operation, the variety of deposit accounts offered, and the quality of customer service provided. Competition for loans has been especially keen during the last five years. Commercial banks, local thrift institutions, traditional mortgage brokers affiliated with local offices, and nationally franchised real estate brokers, are all active and aggressive competitors. The Bank competes in the environment by providing a full range of financial services based on a tradition of financial strength and integrity dating from its inception. It competes for loans, principally through the interest rates and loan fees it charges, and the efficiency and quality of services it provides to borrowers.
TrustCo operates in a number of communities where the competition ranges from other locally based commercial and savings banks, to branches of the largest financial institutions in the United States. In the Capital District area of New York State, TrustCo's principal competitors are local operations of super regional banks, branch offices of money center banks, and locally based commercial and savings banks. The Bank is the largest commercial bank headquartered in the Capital District area.
Supervision and Regulation Banking is a highly regulated industry, with numerous federal and state laws and regulations governing the organization and operation of banks and their affiliates. As a registered bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the "Act"), TrustCo is regulated and examined by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Reserve Board"). The Act requires TrustCo to obtain prior Reserve Board approval for bank and non-bank acquisitions and restricts the business operations permitted to TrustCo. The Bank, as a national banking association, is subject to regulation and examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC"). Because the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") provides deposit insurance to the Bank, the Bank is also subject to its supervision and regulation even though the FDIC is not its primary federal regulator. Virtually all aspects of TrustCo's and the Bank's
business are subject to regulation and examination by the Reserve Board, the FDIC and the OCC.
Most of TrustCo's revenues consist of cash dividends paid to TrustCo by its subsidiary Bank, payment of which is subject to various regulatory limitations. (Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements contained in TrustCo's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1997, which appears on pages 33 and 34 thereof and contains information concerning restrictions of TrustCo's ability to pay dividends, is hereby incorporated by reference.) In addition, the FDIC and the Reserve Board have established guidelines with respect to the maintenance of appropriate levels of capital by a bank holding company under their jurisdictions. Compliance with the standards set forth in such guidelines could also limit the amount of dividends which a bank or a bank holding company may pay to its shareholders. The banking industry is also affected by the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government, including the Reserve Board, which exerts considerable influence over the cost and availability of funds obtained for lending and investing.
See Note 13 of the consolidated financial statements contained in TrustCo's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1997, which appears on page 43 thereof and contains information concerning regulatory capital requirements.
Recent Legislation In September 1994, the Reigle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994 was enacted. As of September 29, 1995, adequately capitalized and managed bank holding companies are permitted to acquire banks in any state subject to state deposit caps and a 10% nationwide deposit cap. In addition, this law provides for full interstate branching by bank merger commencing on June 1, 1997. States were authorized to "opt-out" of this branching provision prior to the effective date, and, alternatively, states were authorized to "opt-in" earlier than June 1, 1997. New York "opted-in" prior to June 1, 1997, by allowing out-of-state banks with reciprocal branching laws to branch in New York through acquisition.
The Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996 was signed into law on September 30, 1996. This law streamlined the non-banking activities application process for well-capitalized and well-managed bank holding companies. Under this law, qualified bank holding companies may commence a regulatorily approved non-banking activity without prior notice to the Reserve Board although written notice is required within ten days after commencing the activity. Also under this law, the prior notice period is reduced to twelve days in the event of any non-banking acquisition or share purchase, assuming the size of the acquisition does not exceed 10% of risk-weighted assets of the acquiring bank holding company and the consideration does not exceed 15% of Tier 1 capital. This law also provides for the recapitalization of the Savings Association Insurance Fund which generally insures the deposits of thrift institutions, in order to bring it into parity with the Bank Insurance Fund.
The references in this section to various aspects of supervision and regulation are brief summaries which do not purport to be complete and which are qualified in their entirety by reference to applicable laws, rules and regulations. Any change in applicable laws or regulations may have a material effect on the business and prospects of TrustCo. The operations of TrustCo may be affected by legislative changes and by the policies of various regulatory authorities. TrustCo is unable to predict the nature or the extent of the effects on its business and earnings that fiscal or monetary policies, economic controls or new federal or state legislation may have in the future. Regulation by the federal and state banking authorities is designed to protect depositors rather than shareholders.
Foreign Operations Neither TrustCo nor the Bank engage in material operations in foreign countries or have any outstanding loans to foreign debtors.
Statistical Information Analysis The "Management's Discussion and Analysis" on pages 6 through 24 of TrustCo's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1997, which contains a presentation and discussion of statistical data relating to TrustCo, is hereby incorporated by reference. This information should not be construed to imply any conclusion on the part of the management of TrustCo that the results, causes or trends indicated therein will continue in the future. The nature and effects of governmental monetary policy, supervision and regulation, future legislation, inflation and other economic conditions and many other factors which affect interest rates, investments, loans, deposits and other aspects of TrustCo's operations are extremely complex and could make historical operations, earnings, assets and liabilities not indicative of what may occur in the future.
Forward-Looking Statements Statements included in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Operations of TrustCo's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1997, and in future filings by TrustCo with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in TrustCo's press releases and in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer which are not historical or current facts are "forward-looking statements" made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently anticipated or projected. TrustCo wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The following important factors, among others, in some cases have affected and in the future could affect TrustCo's actual results and could cause TrustCo's actual financial performance to differ materially from that expressed in any forward-looking statement: (i) credit risk; (ii) interest rate risk; (iii) competition; (iv) changes in the regulatory environment; and (v) changes in general business and economic trends. The foregoing list should not be construed as exhaustive and the Company disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements
to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
Item 2.
Item 2. Properties
TrustCo's executive offices are located at 320 State Street, Schenectady, New York, 12305. The Bank operates 51 offices, of which 20 are owned and 31 are leased from others. The asset value of these properties, when considered in the aggregate, is not material to the operation of TrustCo.
In the opinion of management, the physical properties of TrustCo and the Bank are suitable and adequate and are being fully utilized.
Item 3.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
The nature of TrustCo's business generates a certain amount of litigation against TrustCo and its subsidiaries involving matters arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management of TrustCo, there are no proceedings pending to which TrustCo or either of its subsidiaries is a party, or of which its property is the subject which, if determined adversely to TrustCo or such subsidiaries, would be material in relation to TrustCo's consolidated stockholders' equity and financial condition.
Item 4.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None.
Executive Officers of TrustCo
The following is a list of the names and ages of the executive officers of TrustCo and their business history for the past five years:
Year First Name, Age and Principal Occupations Became Position Or Employment Since Executive With Trustco January 1, 1992 of TrustCo
Robert A. McCormick, 61, President and Chief Executive Officer, 1984 President and TrustCo Bank Corp NY. President and Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer, Trustco Bank, National Association
Robert T. Cushing, 42, Vice President and Chief Financial 1994 Vice President and Officer, TrustCo Bank Corp NY since Chief Financial Officer 1994. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Trustco Bank, National Association since 1994. Partner, KPMG Peat Marwick LLP (1987-1994).
Nancy A. McNamara, 48, Vice President, TrustCo Bank Corp NY since 1992 Vice President 1992. Senior Vice President, Trustco Bank, National Association since 1988.
William F. Terry, 56, Secretary, TrustCo Bank Corp NY since 1990 Secretary 1990. Senior Vice President, Trustco Bank, National Association since 1987. Secretary, Trustco Bank, National Association since 1990.
Ralph A. Pidgeon, 55, Vice President and Assistant Secretary, 1995 Vice President and TrustCo Bank Corp NY since 1995. Senior Assistant Secretary Vice President, Trustco Bank, National Association since 1978.
There are no family relationships among any of the named persons. Each executive officer is elected by the Board of Directors to serve until election of his or her successor.
PART II
Item 5.
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters The inside front cover and page 48 of TrustCo's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1997, are incorporated herein by reference. The closing price for the Corporation's common stock on March 17, 1998, was $27.625.
Item 6.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data Page 24 of TrustCo's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Pages 6 through 24 of TrustCo's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1997, are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7A.
Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk Pages 18 through 20 of TrustCo's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1997, are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data The financial statements, together with the report thereon of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP on pages 27 through 44 of TrustCo's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1997, are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure None. PART III
Item 10.
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of Registrant The information under the captions "Information on TrustCo Directors and Nominees" and "Information on TrustCo Executive Officers Not Listed Above" on pages 3 through 5, and Section 16(a)"Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" on page 26, of TrustCo's Proxy Statement filed for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 18, 1998, is incorporated herein by reference. The required information regarding TrustCo's executive officers is contained in PART I in the item captioned "Executive Officers of TrustCo."
Item 11.
Item 11. Executive Compensation The information under the captions "TrustCo and Trustco Bank Executive Officer Compensation" and "TrustCo Retirement Plans" on pages 7 through 12 of TrustCo's Proxy Statement filed for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 18, 1998, is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 12.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management The information under the captions "Information on TrustCo Directors and Nominees," and "Information on TrustCo Executive Officers Not Listed Above," on pages 3 through 5 and "Ownership Of TrustCo Common Stock By Certain Beneficial Owners" on page 25 of TrustCo's Proxy Statement filed for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 18, 1998, is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 13.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions The information under the caption "Transactions with TrustCo and Trustco Bank Directors, Executive Officers and Associates" on page 25 of TrustCo's Proxy Statement filed for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 18, 1998, is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
Item 14.
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K The following financial statements of TrustCo and its consolidated subsidiaries, and the accountants' report thereon are incorporated herein by reference in item 8.
Consolidated Statements of Condition -- December 31, 1997 and 1996.
Consolidated Statements of Income -- Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity -- Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -- Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Financial Statement Schedules Not Applicable. All required schedules for TrustCo and its subsidiaries have been included in the consolidated financial statements or related notes thereto.
The following exhibits are incorporated herein by reference:*
Reg S-K Exhibit No. Description 3(i)a Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of TrustCo Bank Corp NY, dated July 27, 1993.
3(i)b Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of TrustCo Bank Corp NY, dated May 28, 1996.
3(i)c Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of TrustCo Bank Corp NY, dated May 19, 1997.
10(a) Employment Agreement dated January 1, 1992 and, Amendment No. 1 dated November 16, 1993, among TrustCo, the Bank and Robert A. McCormick. Amendment No. 2 dated September 1, 1994, Amendment No. 3 dated February 13, 1995, Amendment No. 4 dated December 1, 1995, including Schedule A, and Amendment No. 5, dated May 1, 1997.
10(b) Employment Agreement dated June 21, 1994, Amendment No. 1 dated February 14, 1995, including Schedule A, and Amendment No. 2, dated May 1, 1997, among TrustCo, the Bank and Robert T. Cushing.
10(c) Restated Employment Agreement dated June 21, 1994 and Amendment No. 1 dated February 14, 1995, including Schedule A, and Amendment No. 2, dated May 1, 1997, among TrustCo, the Bank and Nancy A. McNamara.
10(d) Restated Employment Agreement dated June 21, 1994, and Amendment No. 1 dated February 14,1995, including Schedule A, and Amendment No. 2, dated May 1, 1997, among TrustCo, the Bank and Ralph A. Pidgeon.
10(e) Restated Employment Agreement dated June 21, 1994, and Amendment No. 1 dated February 14, 1995, including Schedule A, and Amendment No. 2, dated May 1, 1997, among TrustCo, the Bank and William F. Terry.
10(f) Restated 1985 TrustCo Bank Corp NY Stock Option Plan.
10(g) TrustCo Bank Corp NY Directors Stock Option Plan.
10(h) Restated Trustco Bank Supplemental Retirement Plan, dated June 24, 1994, Amendment No. 1, dated February 13, 1995 and Amendment No. 2, dated December 1, 1995.
10(i) Second Restatement of Trustco Bank Supplemental Retirement Plan among the Bank and each of Robert T. Cushing, Nancy A. McNamara, Ralph A. Pidgeon, and William F. Terry, dated March 29, 1996.
10(j) Restated Agreement for Supplemental Retirement Benefits for Robert A. McCormick, dated June 24, 1994, Amendment No. 1 dated December 1, 1995, and Amendment No. 2 dated March 29, 1996.
10(k) Trustco Bank Executive Officer Incentive Plan dated December 22, 1993, Amendment No. 1, dated October 18, 1994, Amendment No. 2, dated February 13, 1995, and Amendment No. 3, dated December 1, 1995.
10(l) Restatement of Trustco Bank Executive Officer Incentive Plan, dated March 29, 1996.
10(m) 1995 TrustCo Bank Corp NY Stock Option Plan.
10(o) TrustCo Bank Corp NY Performance Bonus Plan, dated May 19, 1997, and Performance Unit Agreement Under TrustCo Bank Corp NY Performance Bonus Plan.
10(p) TrustCo Bank Corp NY Directors Performance Bonus Plan, dated May 19, 1997, and Performance Bonus Unit Agreement Under TrustCo Bank Corp NY Directors Performance Bonus Plan.
11 Computation of Net Income Per Common Share.
- ---------------- *The exhibits included under Exhibit 10 constitute all management contracts, compensatory plans and arrangements required to be filed as an exhibit to this form pursuant to Item 14(c) of this report.
The following exhibits are filed herewith:*
Reg S-K Exhibit No. Description 3(ii)a By-Laws of TrustCo Bank Corp NY, dated February 17, 1998.
10(n) Amendment No. 1 to Restatement of Trustco Bank Executive Officer Incentive Plan, dated October 21, 1997.
13 Portions of Annual Report to Security Holders of TrustCo for the year ended December 31, 1997.
21 List of Subsidiaries of TrustCo.
23 Independent Auditors' Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.
24 Power of Attorney.
27 Financial Data Schedules.
- ---------------- *The exhibits included under Exhibit 10 constitute all management contracts, compensatory plans and arrangements required to be filed as an exhibit to this form pursuant to Item 14(c) of this report.
Reports on Form 8-K:
On November 19, 1997, TrustCo filed a Current Report on Form 8-K reporting the declaration of a cash dividend.
On January 20, 1998, TrustCo filed a Current Report on Form 8-K reporting the fourth quarter and year-end December 31, 1997, results.
On February 18, 1998, TrustCo filed a Current Report on Form 8-K reporting the declaration of a cash dividend.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement 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.
TrustCo Bank Corp NY
By: /s/ Robert A. McCormick Robert A. McCormick President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
By: /s/ Robert T. Cushing Robert T. Cushing Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Date: March 24, 1998
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Signature Title Date
* Director February 17, 1998 - -------------------------------------- Barton A. Andreoli
* Director February 17, 1998 - -------------------------------------- Lionel O. Barthold
* Director February 17, 1998 - -------------------------------------- M. Norman Brickman
* Director February 17, 1998 - -------------------------------------- Robert A. McCormick
* Director February 17, 1998 - -------------------------------------- Nancy A. McNamara
* Director February 17, 1998 - -------------------------------------- Dr. Anthony J. Marinello
* Director February 17, 1998 - -------------------------------------- Dr. John S. Morris
* Director February 17, 1998 - -------------------------------------- Dr. James H. Murphy
* Director February 17, 1998 - -------------------------------------- Richard J. Murray, Jr.
* Director February 17, 1998 - -------------------------------------- Kenneth C. Petersen
* Director February 17, 1998 - -------------------------------------- William D. Powers
* Director February 17, 1998 - -------------------------------------- William J. Purdy
Director February 17, 1998 William F. Terry
By: /s/ William F. Terry *William F. Terry, as Agent Pursuant to Power of Attorney
Reg S-K Item 601 Exhibit No. Exhibit Page No.
3(1)a Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of TrustCo Bank Corp NY, dated July 27, 1993, filed as Exhibit 3(i)a to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Quarterly Report on Form 10Q, for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference.
3(i)b Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of TrustCo Bank Corp NY, dated May 28, 1996, filed as Exhibit 3(i)b to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Quarterly Report on Form 10Q, for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference.
3(i)c Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of TrustCo Bank Corp NY, dated May 19, 1997, filed as Exhibit 3(i)c to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Quarterly Report on Form 10Q, for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference.
3(ii)a By-Laws of TrustCo Bank Corp NY dated February 17, 1998, are filed herewith. 22
10(a) Employment Agreement dated January 1, 1992 and, Amendment No. 1 dated November 16, 1993, among TrustCo, the Bank and Robert A. McCormick, filed as Exhibit 10(a), and Amendment No.2 dated September 1, 1994, and Amendment No. 3 dated February 13, 1995, filed as Exhibit 10(b) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, and Amendment No. 4 dated December 1, 1995, to the Employment Agreement dated January 1, 1992, filed as Exhibit 10(b) and Schedule A filed as Exhibit 10(c) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, and Amendment No. 5, dated May 1, 1997, filed as Exhibit 10(e) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1997 are incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibits Index
Reg S-K Item 601 Exhibit No. Exhibit Page No.
10(b) Employment Agreement dated June 21, 1994, and Amendment No. 1 dated February 14, 1995, among TrustCo, the Bank and Robert T. Cushing filed as Exhibit 10(c) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, and Schedule A updating the Employment Agreement dated June 21, 1994, filed as Exhibit 10(e) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 1995, and Amendment No. 2, dated May 1, 1997, filed as Exhibit 10(f) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, are incorporated herein by reference.
10(c) Restated Employment Agreement dated June 21, 1994 and Amendment No. 1 dated February 14, 1995, among TrustCo, the Bank and Nancy A. McNamara, filed as Exhibit 10(d) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, and Schedule A updating the Employment Agreement dated June 21, 1994, filed as Exhibit 10(i) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, and Amendment No. 2, dated May 1, 1997, filed as Exhibit 10(f) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, are incorporated herein by reference.
10(d) Restated Employment Agreement dated June 21, 1994, and Amendment No. 1 dated February 14, 1995, among TrustCo, the Bank and Ralph A. Pidgeon, filed as Exhibit 10(f) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, and Schedule A updating the Employment Agreement dated June 21, 1994, filed as Exhibit 10(i) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, and Amendment No. 2 dated May 1, 1997, filed as Exhibit 10(f) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, are incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibits Index
Reg S-K Item 601 Exhibit No. Exhibit Page No.
10(e) Restated Employment Agreement dated June 21, 1994, and Amendment No. 1 dated February 14, 1995, among TrustCo, the Bank and William F. Terry, filed as Exhibit 10(e) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, and Schedule A updating the Employment Agreement dated June 21, 1994, filed as Exhibit 10(i) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, and Amendment No. 2 dated May 1, 1997, filed as Exhibit 10(f) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, are incorporated herein by reference.
10(f) Restated 1985 TrustCo Bank Corp NY Stock Option Plan as amended and restated effective July 1, 1994, filed as Exhibit 10(h) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, is incorporated herein by reference.
10(g) TrustCo Bank Corp NY Directors Stock Option Plan filed as Exhibit 10(g) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993, is incorporated herein by reference.
10(h) Restated Trustco Bank Supplemental Retirement Plan, dated June 24, 1994, Amendment No. 1, dated February 13, 1995 and Amendment No. 2, dated December 1, 1995, filed as Exhibit 10(l) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, are incorporated herein by reference.
10(i) Second Restatement of Trustco Bank Supplemental Retirement Plan among the Bank and each of Robert T. Cushing, Nancy A. McNamara, Ralph A. Pidgeon, and William F. Terry, dated March 29, 1996, filed as Exhibit 10(m) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, is incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibits Index
Reg S-K Item 601 Exhibit No. Exhibit Page No.
10(j) Restated Agreement for Supplemental Retirement Benefits for Robert A. McCormick, dated June 24, 1994 and Amendment No. 1 dated December 1, 1995, filed as Exhibit 10(m) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, and Amendment No. 2, dated March 29, 1996, filed as Exhibit 10(l) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, are incorporated herein by reference.
10(k) Trustco Bank Executive Officer Incentive Plan dated December 22, 1993, Amendment No. 1, dated October 18, 1994, Amendment No. 2, dated February 13, 1995, and Amendment No. 3, dated December 1, 1995, filed as Exhibit 10(n) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, are incorporated herein by reference.
10(l) Restatement of Trustco Bank Executive Officer Incentive Plan, dated March 29, 1996, filed as Exhibit 10(n) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, is incorporated herein by reference.
10(m) 1995 TrustCo Bank Corp NY Stock Option Plan, dated June 20, 1995, filed on Form S-8 (file No.33-60409) dated June 20, 1995, is incorporated herein by reference.
10(n) Amendment No.1 to Restatement of Trustco Bank Executive Officer Incentive Plan, dated October 21, 1997, is filed herewith. 36
10(o) TrustCo Bank Corp NY Performance Bonus Plan, dated May 19, 1997, filed as Exhibit 10(a) and Performance Bonus Unit Agreement Under TrustCo Bank Corp NY Performance Bonus Plan, filed as Exhibit 10(b) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Quarterly Report on Form 10Q, for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, are incorporated herein by reference.
10(p) TrustCo Bank Corp NY Directors Performance Bonus Plan dated May 19, 1997 filed as Exhibit10(c) and Performance Bonus Unit Agreement Under TrustCo Bank Corp NY Directors Performance Bonus Plan, filed as Exhibit 10(d) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Quarterly Report on Form 10Q, for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, are incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibits Index
Reg S-K Item 601 Exhibit No. Exhibit Page No.
11 Computation of Net Income Per Common Share. Note 10 80 on page 41 of TrustCo's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference.
13 Portions of Annual Report to Security Holders of 38 TrustCo for the year ended December 31, 1997, is filed herewith.
GRAPHICS APPENDIX Cross Reference To Page Of Annual Omitted Charts Report 1 Comparative Returns 5
2 Return on Equity 6
3 Taxable Equivalent Net Interest Income 7
4 Dividends Per Share 15
5 Allowance for Loan Losses 16
6 Allowance to Loans Outstanding 17
7 Efficiency Ratio 21
The charts listed above were omitted from the EDGAR version of Exhibit 13; however, the information depicted in the charts was adequately discussed and/or displayed in the tabulation formation within Management's Discussion and Analysis section of the Annual Report.
21 List of Subsidiaries of TrustCo, file herewith 90
23 Independent Auditor's Consent of KPMG Peat Marwich, LLP, filed herewith. 91
24 Power of Attorney, filed herewith. 92
27 Financial Data Schedules, filed herewith. 93
BY-LAWS OF TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY
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ARTICLE 1. Definitions 1
ARTICLE 2. Shareholders 2
2.1 Place of Meetings 2 2.2 Annual Meeting 2 2.3 Special Meetings 2 2.4 Quorum and Voting Requirements; Adjournment 2 2.5 Inspectors At Meetings 3 2.6 Organization 3 2.7 Order of Business 3
ARTICLE 3. Directors 3
3.1 Board of Directors 3 3.2 Number; Qualification; Term of Office 3 3.3 Election 4 3.4 Newly Created Directorship and Vacancies 4 3.5 Rules and Regulations 4 3.6 Regular Meetings 4 3.7 Special Meetings 4 3.8 Waivers of Notice 4 3.9 Organization 4 3.10 Quorum and Voting 5 3.11 Written Consent of Directors Without a Meeting 5 3.12 Participation in Meeting of Board by Means of Conference Telephone or Similar Communications Equipment 5
ARTICLE 4. Committees 5
4.1 Executive Committee 5 4.2 Other Committees 6
ARTICLE 5. Officers 6
5.1 Officers 6 5.2 Chief Executive Officer 6 5.3 Chairman and President 6 5.4 Other Officers 7
ARTICLE 6. Contracts, Loans, Etc. 7
6.1 Execution of Contracts 7 6.2 Loans 7 6.3 Signature Authority 7
ARTICLE 7. Shares 8
7.1 Stock Certificates 8 7.2 Transfer of Shares 8 7.3 Closing of Transfer Books 8 7.4 Transfer and Registry Agents 8 7.5 Lost, Destroyed, Stolen and Mutilated Certificates 8
ARTICLE 8. Emergencies 9
8.1 Operation During Emergency 9 8.2 Officers Pro Tempore During Emergency 9 8.3 Disaster 9
ARTICLE 9. Seal 9
ARTICLE 10. Fiscal Year 10
ARTICLE 11. Voting of Shares Held 10
ARTICLE 12. Amendments to By-Laws 10
ARTICLE 13. Indemnification of Directors and Officers 11
BY-LAWS OF TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY
(a New York State Corporation) (As Amended Through February 17, 1998) -----------------------------------------------------
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
As used in these By-Laws, unless the context otherwise requires, the term:
1.1 "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Corporation
1.2 "Business Corporation Law" means the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York, as amended from time to time.
1.3 "By-Laws" means the initial By-Laws of the Corporation, as amended from time to time.
1.4 "Certificate of Incorporation" means the initial certificate of incorporation of the Corporation, as amended, supplemented or restated from time to time.
1.5. "Corporation" means TrustCo Bank Corp NY.
1.6 "Directors" means directors of the Corporation.
1.7 "Entire Board" means the total number of directors which the Corporation would have if there were no vacancies.
1.8 "Chief Executive Officer" means the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation.
1.9 "Chairman" means chairman of the Board of the Corporation.
1.10 "President" means the President of the Corporation.
1.11 "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Corporation.
1.12 "Vice President" means the Vice President of the Corporation.
ARTICLE 2
SHAREHOLDERS
2.1 PLACE OF MEETINGS. Every meeting of shareholders shall be held at such place within or without the State of New York as shall be designated by the Board of Directors in the notice of such meeting or in the waiver of notice thereof.
2.2 ANNUAL MEETING. A meeting of shareholders shall be held annually for the election of Directors and the transaction of other business at such hour and on such business day as may be determined by the Board. Written notice of such meeting, stating the place, date and hour thereof, shall be given, personally or by mail, not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of such meeting, to each shareholder certified to vote at such meeting.
2.3 SPECIAL MEETINGS. A special meeting of shareholders, other than those regulated by statute, may be called at any time by the Board or by the Chief Executive Officer. It shall also be the duty of the Chief Executive Officer to call such a meeting whenever requested in writing so to do by shareholders owning two thirds of the issued and outstanding share entitled to vote at such a meeting. Written notice of such meeting, stating the place, date, hour and purpose thereof, and indicating that it is being given by the person or persons calling such meeting, shall be given, personally or by mail, not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of such meeting, to each shareholder certified to vote at such meeting.
2.4 QUORUM AND VOTING REQUIREMENTS; ADJOURNMENT. Except with respect to a special meeting for the election of Directors as required by law, or as otherwise provided in these By-Laws, (a) the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of the Corporation shall be present in person or by proxy at any meeting of the shareholders in order to constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business, and (b) the votes of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of the Corporation shall be necessary at any meeting of shareholders for the transaction of any business or specified item of business, other than the changing, amending or repealing of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By- Laws which shall require the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Corporation's voting stock; provided, however, that when a specified item of business is required to be voted on by a class or series (if the Corporation shall then have outstanding shares or more than one class or series), voting as a class, the holders of a majority of the shares of such class or series shall constitute a quorum (as to such class or series) for the transaction of such item of business. The holders of a majority of shares present in person or represented by proxy at any meeting of shareholders, including an adjourned meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting to another time and place.
2.5 INSPECTORS AT MEETINGS. Two or more inspectors shall be appointed by the Board or the Executive Committee prior to each Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to serve at the meeting or any adjournment thereof. In case any person appointed fails to appear or act, the vacancy may be filled by appointment made by the Board in advance of the meeting or at the meeting by the person presiding thereat.
2.6 ORGANIZATION. At every meeting of shareholders, the Chief Executive Officer, or in his absence, an officer of the Corporation designated by the Board or the Chief Executive Officer, shall act as Chairman of the meeting. The Secretary, or in his absence, one of the Vice Presidents not acting as Chairman of the meeting, shall act as Secretary of the meeting. In case none of the officers above designated to act as Chairman or Secretary of the meeting, respectively, shall be present, a Chairman or a Secretary of the meeting, as the case may be, shall be chosen by a majority of the votes cast at such meeting by the holders of shares present in person, or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting.
2.7 ORDER OF BUSINESS. The order of business at all meetings of shareholders shall be as determined by the Chairman of the meeting, but the order of business to be followed at any meeting at which a quorum is present may be changed by a majority of the votes cast at such meeting by the holders of shares present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting.
ARTICLE 3
DIRECTORS
3.1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Except as otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, the affairs of the Corporation shall be managed and its corporate powers exercised by its Board. In addition to the powers expressly conferred by the By-Laws, the Board may exercise all powers and perform all acts which are not required, by the By-Laws or the Certificate of Incorporation or by law, to be exercised and performed by the shareholders.
3.2 NUMBER; QUALIFICATION; TERM OF OFFICE. Subject to Section 702(b) of the Business Corporation Law, the number of Directors constituting the Entire Board may be changed from time to time by action of the shareholders or the Board, provided that such number shall not be less than twelve nor more than fifteen. The Directors shall be divided into three classes as nearly equal in number as may be, one class to be elected each year for a term of three years and until their successors are elected and qualified. A Director attaining 75 years of age shall cease to be a Director and that office shall be vacant. A director who was an employee of the Corporation at the time of his election, shall vacate his office when he ceases to be a full-time employee of the Company and shall not be eligible for reelection.
3.3 ELECTION. Directors shall be elected by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the Company's outstanding voting stock.
3.4 NEWLY CREATED DIRECTORSHIP AND VACANCIES. Newly created directorships resulting from an increase in the number of Directors and vacancies occurring in the Board for any reason, may be filled by vote of a majority of the Directors then in office, although less than a quorum, at any meeting of the Board. Directors elected by the Board shall hold office until the next meeting of shareholders at which the election of directors is in the regular order of business, and until their successors have been elected and qualified.
3.5 RULES AND REGULATIONS. The Board of Directors may adopt such Rules and Regulations for the conduct of its meetings and the management of the affairs of the Company as it may deem proper, not inconsistent with the laws of the State of New York, or these By-Laws.
3.6 REGULAR MEETINGS. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held on the third Tuesday of February, May, August and November, unless otherwise specified by the Board, and may be held at such times and places as may be fixed from time to time by the Board, and may be held without notice.
3.7 SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board shall be held whenever called by the Chief Executive Officer, and a special meeting shall be called by the Chief Executive Officer or the Secretary at the written request of any seven Directors. Notice of the time and place of each special meeting of the Board shall, if mailed, be addressed to each Director at the address designated by him for that purpose or, if none is designated, at his last known address at least three days before the date on which the meeting is to be held; or such notice shall be sent to each Director at such address by telegraph, or similar means of communication, or be delivered to him personally, not later than the day before the date on which such meeting is to be held.
3.8 WAIVERS OF NOTICE. Anything in these By-Laws or in any resolution adopted by the Board to the contrary notwithstanding, notice of any meeting of the Board need not be given to any Director who submits a signed waiver of such notice, whether before or after such meeting, or who attends such meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to him.
3.9 ORGANIZATION. At each meeting of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, or in the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, a Chairman chosen by the majority of the Directors present, shall preside. The Secretary, or in the absence of the Secretary, a Vice President, shall act as Secretary at each meeting of the Board.
3.10 QUORUM AND VOTING. A majority of the Entire Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business or of any specified item of business at any meeting of the Board. The affirmative vote of a majority of the Entire Board shall be necessary for the transaction of any business or specified item of business at any meeting of the Board, except that the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Entire Board shall be necessary to change, amend or repeal any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws.
3.11 WRITTEN CONSENT OF DIRECTORS WITHOUT A MEETING. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board consent in writing to the adoption of a resolution authorizing the action. The resolution and the written consents thereto by the members of the Board shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board.
3.12 PARTICIPATION IN MEETING OF BOARD BY MEANS OF CONFERENCE TELEPHONE OR SIMILAR COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. Any one or more members of the Board may participate in a meeting of the Board by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment allowing all persons participating in the meeting to hear each other at the same time. Participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at a meeting.
ARTICLE 4
COMMITTEES
4.1 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. There shall be an Executive Committee consisting of not more than nine Directors, of which four shall constitute a quorum. All but six of the members of such Executive Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors, shall be known as permanent members and shall hold office until the organization of the Board after the annual election next succeeding their respective appointments. Six places on the Executive Committee shall be filled by the Directors, other than the permanent members of the Executive Committee, in rotation according to alphabetical order, each panel of six rotating members serving for one calendar month. In the event that any member of the Executive Committee is unable to attend a meeting, the Chief Executive Officer may invite any other Director to take his place for such meeting. The Executive Committee shall possess and exercise all of the delegable powers of the Board, except when the latter is in session. It shall keep a record of its proceedings, and the same shall be subject to examination by the Board at any time. All acts done and powers and authority conferred by the Executive Committee from time to time, within the scope of its authority, shall be and be deemed to be and may be certified as being the act and under the authority of the Board. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held at such times and places and upon such, if any, notice as the Executive Committee shall determine from time to time, provided that a special meeting of the Executive Committee may be called by the Chief Executive Officer, in his discretion, and shall be
called by the Chief Executive Officer or Secretary on the written request of any three members, three days' notice of the time and place of which shall be given in the same manner as notices of special meetings of the Board of Directors, except that if such notice is given otherwise than by mail, it shall be sufficient if given at any time on or before the day preceding the meeting.
4.2 OTHER COMMITTEES. The Board, by resolution adopted by a majority of the Entire Board, may designate from among its members such other standing or special committees as may seem necessary or desirable from time to time.
ARTICLE 5
OFFICERS
5.1 OFFICERS. The Board may elect or appoint a Chairman and shall elect or appoint a President, either of which it shall designate the Chief Executive Officer and shall elect or appoint one or more Vice Presidents and a Secretary, and such other officers as it may from time to time determine. All officers shall hold their offices, respectively, at the pleasure of the Board. The Board may require any and all officers, clerks and employees to give a bond or other security for the faithful performance of their duties, in such amount and with such sureties as the Board may determine.
5.2 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. The Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation shall have general supervision over the business of the Corporation, subject, however, to the control of the Board and of any duly authorized committee of Directors. The Chief Executive Officer shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the shareholders, at all meetings of the Board and shall supervise the carrying out of policies adopted or approved by the Board. He may, with the Secretary or any other officer of the Corporation, sign certificates for shares of the Corporation. He may sign and execute, in the name of the Corporation, deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts and other instruments, subject to any restrictions imposed by the By-Laws, Board or applicable laws, and, in general, he shall perform all duties incident to the office of the Chief Executive Officer and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board.
5.3 CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT. Either the Chairman or the President shall be designated the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. The one not so designated shall perform such duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board or by the Chief Executive Officer.
5.4 OTHER OFFICERS. All the other officers of the Corporation shall perform all duties incident to their respective offices, subject to the supervision and direction of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, and the Executive Committee, and shall perform such other duties as may from time to time be assigned them by the Board or by the Chief Executive Officer. The President and any Vice President may also, with the Secretary, sign and execute, in the name of the Corporation, deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts and other instruments, subject to any restrictions imposed by the ByLaws, Board or applicable laws.
ARTICLE 6
CONTRACTS, LOANS, ETC
6.1 EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS. The Board may authorize any officer, employee or agent, in the name and on behalf of the Corporation, to enter into any contract or execute and satisfy any instrument, and any such authority may be general or confined to specific instances, or otherwise limited.
6.2 LOANS. The Chief Executive Officer or any other officer, employee or agent authorized by the Board may effect loans and advances at any time for the Corporation from any bank, trust company or other institution or from any firm, corporation or individual, and for such loans and advances may make, execute and deliver promissory notes, bonds or other certificates or evidences of indebtedness of the Corporation, and when authorized so to do may pledge and hypothecate or transfer any securities or other property of the Corporation as security for any such loans or advances.
6.3 SIGNATURE AUTHORITY. The Chief Executive Officer shall from time to time authorize the appropriate officers and employees of the Corporation who are to sign, execute, acknowledge, verify and deliver or accept all agreements, conveyances, transfers, obligations, authentications, certificates and other documents and instruments and to affix the seal of the Corporation to any such document or instrument and to cause the same to be attested by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary.
ARTICLE 7
SHARES
7.1 STOCK CERTIFICATES. Certificates representing shares of the Corporation, in such form as shall be determined from time to time by the Board, shall be signed by the Chief Executive Officer, the Chairman, the President, or any Vice President and the Secretary, and may be sealed with the seal of the Corporation or a facsimile thereof.
7.2 TRANSFER OF SHARES. Transfers of shares shall be made only on the book of the Corporation by the holder thereof or by his duly authorized attorney or a transfer agent of the Corporation, and on surrender of the certificate or certificates representing such shares properly endorsed for transfer and upon payment of all necessary transfer taxes. Every certificate exchanged, returned or surrendered to the Corporation shall be marked "Canceled", with the date of cancellation, by the Secretary or the transfer agent of the Corporation. A person in whose name shares shall stand on the books of the Corporation shall be deemed the owner thereof to receive dividends, to vote as such owner and for all other purposes as respects the Corporation. No transfer of shares shall be valid as against the Corporation, its shareholders and creditors for any purpose, except to render the transferee liable for the debts of the Corporation to the extent provided by law, until such transfer shall have been entered on the books of the Corporation by an entry showing from and to whom transferred.
7.3 CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS. The Board may prescribe a period prior to any shareholders' meeting or prior to the payment of any dividend, not exceeding sixty days, during which no transfer of stock on the books of the Corporation may be made and may fix a day as provided by the Business Corporation Law as of which shareholders entitled to notice and to vote at such meeting shall be determined.
7.4 TRANSFER AND REGISTRY AGENTS. The Corporation may from time to time maintain one or more transfer offices or agents and registry officer or agents at such place or places as may be determined from time to time by the Board.
7.5 LOST, DESTROYED, STOLEN AND MUTILATED CERTIFICATES. If the holder of any shares shall notify the Corporation of any loss, destruction, theft or mutilation of the certificate or certificates representing such shares, the Corporation may issue a new certificate or certificates to replace the old, upon such conditions as may be specified by the Board consistent with applicable laws.
ARTICLE 8
EMERGENCIES
8.1 OPERATION DURING EMERGENCY. In the event of a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States or the person performing his functions or by the Governor of the State of New York or by the person performing his functions, the officers and employees of the Corporation shall continue to conduct the affairs of the Corporation under such guidance from the Directors as may be available except as to matters which by statute require specific approval of the Board of Directors and subject to conformance with any governmental directives during the emergency.
8.2 OFFICERS PRO TEMPORE DURING EMERGENCY. The Board of Directors shall have power, in the absence or disability of any officer, or upon the refusal of any officer to act, to delegate and prescribe such officer's powers and duties to any other officer for the time being.
8.3 DISASTER. In the event of a state of emergency resulting from disaster of sufficient severity to prevent the conduct and management of the affairs and business of the Corporation by the Directors and officers as contemplated by these By-Laws, any two or more available members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum of that committee for the full conduct and management of the affairs and business of the Corporation, notwithstanding any other provision of these By-Laws, and such committee shall further be empowered to exercise all powers reserved to any and all other committees of the Board established pursuant to Article 4 of these By-Laws. In the event of the unavailability, at such time, of at least two members of the Executive Committee, any three available Directors may constitute themselves the Executive Committee pro tem for the full conduct and management of the affairs and business of the Corporation in accordance with the provisions of this Article, until such time as the incumbent Board or a reconstituted Board is capable of assuming full conduct and management of such affairs and business.
ARTICLE 9
SEAL
9.1 SEAL. The Board may adopt a corporate seal which shall be in the form of a circle and shall bear the full name of the Corporation and the year and State of its incorporation.
ARTICLE 10
FISCAL YEAR
10.1 FISCAL YEAR. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be determined, and may be changed, by resolution of the Board.
ARTICLE 11
VOTING OF SHARES HELD
11.1 VOTING OF SHARES HELD BY THE CORPORATION. Unless otherwise provided by resolution of the Board and excepting the shares of any subsidiary company of the Corporation which are to be voted in accordance with the resolution of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer may from time to time appoint one or more attorneys or agents of the Corporation, in the name and on behalf of the Corporation, to cast the votes which the Corporation may be entitled to cast as a shareholder or otherwise in any other corporation, any of whose shares or securities may be held by the Corporation, at meetings of the holders of the shares or other securities of such other corporation and to consent in writing to any action by any such other corporation, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consent, and may execute or cause to be executed on behalf of the Corporation and under its corporate seal, or otherwise, such written proxies, consents, waivers or other instruments as he may deem necessary or proper in the premises; or the Chief Executive Officer may himself attend any meeting of the holders of the shares or other securities of any such other corporation and thereat vote or exercise any or all other powers of the Corporation as the holder of such shares or other securities of such other corporation.
ARTICLE 12
AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS
12.1 AMENDMENTS. The By-Laws or any of them may be altered, amended, supplemented or repealed, or new By-Laws may be adopted by a vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the shares entitled to vote at any regular or special meeting of shareholders, or by a vote of at least two- thirds of the Entire Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting thereof, provided notice of such proposed changes has been set forth in the notice of meeting of shareholders or Directors.
ARTICLE 13
INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
13.1 In addition to authorization provided by law, the Directors are authorized, by resolution, to provide indemnification or to advance expenses to any Officer or Director seeking such indemnification or the advancement of such expenses. They may also, by resolution, authorize agreements providing for indemnification.
13.2 The indemnification and advancement authorized by this Article shall be subject to each of the conditions or limitations set forth in the succeeding subdivisions(s) of this Section.
13.2.1 No indemnification may be made to or on behalf of any Director or Officer if a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to the Officer or Director establishes that his acts were committed in bad faith or were the result of an act of deliberate dishonesty and were material to the cause of action so adjudicated, or that he personally gained in fact a financial profit or other advantage to which he was not entitled.
13.3 Officers and Directors of any wholly owned subsidiary serve at the request of the Corporation for the purpose of this Article.
13.4 The Directors may by resolution, authorize the Corporation's Officers and Directors to serve as a Director or Officer of any other corporation of any type or kind, domestic or foreign, of any partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise for the purpose of the indemnification provisions of this Article. The failure to enact such a resolution shall not, in itself, create a presumption that such service was not authorized.
I, William F. Terry, Secretary of TrustCo Bank Corp NY, Schenectady, New York, hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete, true and correct copy of the By-Laws of TrustCo Bank Corp NY, and that the same are in full force and effect at this date.
/s/ William F. Terry ------------------------------------- Secretary
03/10/98 ------------------------------------- Date
Exhibit 10(n)
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RESTATEMENT OF TRUSTCO BANK EXECUTIVE OFFICER INCENTIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, Trustco Bank, National Association (herein referred to as the "Corporation") maintains the Trustco Bank Executive Officer Incentive Plan (herein referred to as the "Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation desires to amend the Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Plan is hereby amended effective October 21, 1997, as follows:
I.
Section 1.3 of the Plan is deleted in its entirety and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:
"Section 1.3. "Board of Directors" means the Board ofDirectors of TrustCo Bank Corp NY."
II.
In Section 1.5, Section 1.11 and Section 1.18, the phrase "the Corporation" is changed to "TrustCo Bank Corp NY" throughout.
III.
Section 3.1 of the Plan is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:
Section 3.1. A Participant will be entitled to an Incentive Award for each Plan Year in which the Return on Equity of TrustCo Bank Corp NY equals or exceeds 14%. The Incentive Award will be an amount equal to his Base Salary multiplied by a bonus percentage based on the Return on Equity of TrustCo Bank Corp NY as set forth inthe following table:
Return on Equity Bonus Percentage ---------------- ---------------- 14% 40% 15% 50% 16% 60% 17% 75% 18% 90% 19% 105% | 20% 125%
The bonus percentage will be further increased by 15% for each percentage point the Return on Equity of TrustCo Bank Corp NY exceeds 20%."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Amendment No. 1 to be executed this 21 day of October, 1997.
TRUSTCO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: /s/John S. Morris
Chairman Title: Personnel Advisory Committee
COVER PAGE
TrustCo Bank Corp NY is a one bank holding company headquartered in Schenectady, New York. The Company is the largest commercial banking enterprise headquartered in the Capital Region of New York State. The principal subsidiary of the Company, Trustco Bank, National Association, operates 51 community banking offices, which include 33 drive-up windows and 29 Automatic Teller Machines, throughout the Bank's business territory. The Bank serves 8 counties with a broad range of community banking services.
Financial Highlights............................ Inside front cover
Executive and Senior Officers of Trustco Bank.................................................2
President's Message...............................................3
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Operations......................................6
Average Balances, Yields and Net Interest Margins.......................................12
Glossary of Terms................................................25
Management's Statement of Responsibilities.......................26
Independent Auditors' Report.....................................27
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes......................28
Officers and Board of Directors..................................45
Officers.........................................................46
Branch Locations.................................................47
General Information..............................................48
TrustCo Mission Statement: TrustCo will be the low cost provider of high quality services to our customers in the communities we serve and return to our owners an above average return on their investment.
Executive and Senior Officers of Trustco Bank
Executive Officers: From Left to Right: William F. Terry, Senior Vice President & Secretary, Bank Operations, Marketing, Purchasing, and Trust Operations; Nancy A. McNamara, Senior Vice President, Community Relations, Legal Counsel, Loan Division and Trust; Robert A. McCormick, President & Chief Executive Officer; Ralph A. Pidgeon, Senior Vice President, Branches, Installment Loans/ Credit Cards, Retirement/Government Accounts, and Compliance; Robert T.Cushing, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Accounting/Finance, Data Processing, and Premises.
Senior Officers: Standing Left to Right: William M. McCartan, Vice President, Trust Department; James Niland, Vice President, Trust Department; George W. Wickswat, Vice President, Commercial Loans;Michael R. Bonesteel, Vice President, Data Processing; Linda C. Christensen, Vice President, Accounting/ Finance; Jeffrey S. Farbaniec, Vice President, Accounting/Finance; Robert J. McCormick, Administrative Vice President, Commercial/Mortgage Loans; Scot R. Salvador, Vice President,Commercial Loans.Seated Left to Right:Robert Scribner, Vice President, Trust Department; John C. Fay, Auditor; Donald J. Csaposs, Vice President, Compliance; Henry C. Collins, Administrative Vice President, Legal Counsel; James D. McLoughlin, Administrative Vice President, Bank Operations; Ann M. Noble, Vice President, Bank Operations.
President's Message
Dear Shareholder:
1997 was another record year at TrustCo. In the overall, our industry had a very successful year, and TrustCo was no exception, posting results that are competitive by any standards. We are grateful to our employees and Board of Directors for their support and enthusiasm, ensuring our consistent strong performance. During 1997, shareholder values continued in the right direction with net income at $32.2 million, up a significant 12% over 1996. TrustCo's most important ratio, return on shareholders' equity, was 20.23%, up from 19.05% in 1996. We are committed to ensuring that return on equity compares favorably in any peer group, and we are comfortable that it does. TrustCo's five year ROE was 18.10% and we plan an increase to 21% for the current fiscal year. During 1997, we issued a 15% stock split maintaining the cash dividend level on the newly issued shares, effectively increasing dividend income for TrustCo owners by 15%. The quarterly cash dividend has increased at a 19% compound annual rate over the last five years, a major accomplishment. It is our intention to continue monitoring our internal generation of capital; should excess capital exist, we would recommend steps to the Board to correct that situation. These steps could include any measures that would return excess capital to TrustCo's owners. TrustCo's branch expansion program continues, and we opened three additional branches during 1997. Our plans call for two to three branch openings a year until we have filled the gaps in our market territory. The targeted upgrading continues with each branch receiving a major review and renovation at approximately seven year intervals. During 1997, we evaluated a number of acquisition opportunities. Unfortunately, we were not successful. Our approach to acquisitions is quite simple -- we are extremely careful to avoid damage to shareholder value in the existing TrustCo franchise. TrustCo's Affordable Housing Program, which was designed to assist with homeownership, continues to be a success in new markets. We consider this program a model for community reinvestment and one of the most effective in the state. 1997 was another year in which TrustCo avoided most of the industry difficulties while moving forward to new records. We intend to continue this "boring" path to the benefit of the owners, employees, and community for the foreseeable future. 1998 will provide income and growth success with emphasis continuing on the home equity loan, home equity credit line, and first mortgage products and our improved interest-bearing checking and savings accounts on the deposit side. Our Trust department, which currently manages assets in excess of $1 billion, has ambitious expectations and continues moving forward under the new management team. Our future should benefit from the solid performance of the superb employee team here at TrustCo. For 1997, the often quoted efficiency ratio for our Company was 40.61% at a time when most banking companies would like to see 60.00%. This level of performance efficiency will benefit us through reduced operating expense for years to come. In fact, the June 1997 USBanker defined TrustCo as the third most efficiently run bank of the largest 300 in the United States.
1997 was a year in which average assets of $2.30 billion grew by $82.1 million, an increase of 4%, in a time of continuing deposit outflows from banks. This solid performance will provide us with investment opportunities going forward. Our loan portfolio continued to grow during 1997, increasing by 3%, with continued emphasis on the retail side of the product mix. The quality of the loan portfolio is excellent, and our allowance for loan loss has a coverage ratio 5 times non-performing loans, an important area of reserve. Community needs have expanded and TrustCo has responded appropriately. TrustCo has provided employee and management participation in charitable and community organizations, and increased its corporate charitable contributions throughout the Capital District, and our Affordable Housing Program continues to grow. TrustCo continues to receive solid external comment. During 1997 we received favorable mention in America's Finest Companies as one of forty of the 16,000 U.S. companies which have delivered higher earnings per share for at least 20 consecutive years. In addition, the April 7 issue of Barron's mentioned TrustCo favorably regarding our dividend payout. From time to time it is nice to look at a longer term perspective. Following shortly after this message is Bloomberg's comparative graph which defines clearly the benefits of TrustCo ownership over the past ten years. We are enthusiastic about TrustCo's future. It is our intention at every level in the Company to continue our past success into the future. Our products are tailored to the needs of our community, we have an unmatched employee team to deliver them, and a management style that can adapt to any change in the marketplace almost immediately. We expect the combination mentioned above and enthusiastic commitment of the Board of Directors will ensure our continuing success in the years ahead, whatever the banking environment. Sincerely,
Robert A. McCormick,President and Chief Executive Officer
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Operations
The financial review which follows will focus on the factors affecting the financial condition and results of operations of TrustCo Bank Corp NY (the "Company" or "TrustCo") and Trustco Bank, National Association (the "Bank" or "Trustco") and its operating subsidiary Trustco Realty Corp. during 1997 and, in summary form, the two preceding years. Net interest income and net interest margin are presented in this discussion on a taxable equivalent basis. Balances discussed are daily averages unless otherwise described. The consolidated financial statements and related notes and the quarterly reports to shareholders for 1997 should be read in conjunction with this review. Certain amounts in years prior to 1997 have been reclassified to conform with the 1997 presentation. All per share information has been adjusted for the 15% stock split in 1997. Overview TrustCo recorded net income of $32.2 million or $1.33 of diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 1997, compared to $28.7 million or $1.20 per share for the year 1996. This represents an increase of 12.1% in net income between 1997 and 1996. The per share amounts are reported on a diluted basis in accordance with a new accounting pronouncement that became effective during 1997. Significant contributors to the increase in net income for 1997 were: - an increase of $5.9 million in taxable equivalent interest income resulting from a $67.9 million increase in the average balance of interest earning assets and a two basis points increase in the taxable equivalent yield on assets to 7.95%, - an increase in the average balance of demand deposits by 7.5% to $121.0 million for 1997, - a 17.1% increase in noninterest income, excluding net securities transactions, primarily the result of increases in fees from trust department activities and from service charges to customers, and - a reduction in the effective tax rate to 37%.
Also during 1997, the following had a significant effect on net income: - an increase in interest expense by $4.2 million resulting from an increase in interest bearing liabilities of $55.2 million and an increase of ten basis points in the overall cost to 4.38%, and
Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued) - an increase in noninterest expenses of $4.2 million primarily associated with additional personnel costs and new banking facilities. TrustCo has performed well with respect to a number of key performance ratios during 1997 and 1996 including: - return on equity of 20.23% for 1997 and 19.05% for 1996, - return on assets of 1.40% for 1997 and 1.29% for 1996, and - operating efficiency ratio of 40.61% for 1997 and 39.51% for 1996.
Asset/Liability Management In managing its balance sheet portfolios, TrustCo utilizes funding and capital sources within sound credit, investment, interest rate and liquidity risk guidelines. Loans and securities (including federal funds sold) are the Company's primary earning assets. Average earning assets were 95.7% and 96.2% of average total assets for 1997 and 1996, respectively. TrustCo, through its management of liabilities, attempts to provide stable and flexible sources of funding within established liquidity and interest rate risk guidelines. This is accomplished through core deposit banking products offered within the markets served by the Company. TrustCo does not actively seek to attract out-of-area deposits or so called hot money; rather the Company focuses on the value of core relationships both with depositors and borrowers. TrustCo's objectives in managing its balance sheet are to limit the sensitivity of net interest income to actual or potential changes in interest rates, and to enhance profitability through strategies that promise sufficient reward for understood and controlled risk. The Company is deliberate in its effort to maintain adequate liquidity under prevailing and projected economic conditions, and to maintain an efficient and appropriate mix of core deposit relationships. The Company relies on traditional banking investment instruments and its large base of core deposits to help in asset/liability management. Earning Assets Average earning assets during 1997 were $2.2 billion, which was an increase of $67.9 million or 3.2% over the prior year. The increase in average earning assets was primarily the result of a $33.4 million increase in the average balance of loans and a $42.1 million increase in securities available for sale, offset slightly by a $7.5 million decrease in federal funds sold. Total average assets were $2.3 billion for 1997 and $2.2 billion for 1996. The table "Mix of Average Earning Assets," shows how the mix of the earning assets has changed over the last three years. While the growth in earning assets is critical to improved profitability, changes in the mix can also have a significant impact on income levels.
Loans: Average total loans increased $33.4 million, or 2.7%, during 1997. Interest income on the loan portfolio increased to $109.7 million in 1997 from
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$107.5 million in 1996. The average yield decreased slightly to 8.70% in 1997, from 8.76% in 1996.
The steady growth of the loan portfolio as a component of the Company's assets, as well as the continued high quality of the portfolio, contributed significantly to the superior earnings results for 1997. TrustCo has distinguished itself in the Upstate New York region as one of the principal originators of residential real estate mortgage loans. Through aggressive marketing and pricing and a customer-friendly service delivery network, TrustCo has increased the average balance of the residential real estate loan portfolio to $848.1 million, an increase of $65.0 million, or 8.3%. Income on residential real estate loans increased to $69.8 million in 1997 from $65.0 million in 1996. The yield on this loan portfolio decreased slightly to 8.23% for 1997 from 8.30% in 1996. The overwhelming majority of TrustCo's real estate loans are secured by properties within the Bank's market area. Management's specific knowledge of local market conditions and trends enhances the quality of the loan portfolio. During 1997, management continued its established practice of retaining all new loan originations in the Bank's portfolio rather than selling them into the secondary market. This practice positions TrustCo to be able to respond quickly to customer and market needs. Average commercial loans decreased to $204.5 million in 1997 from $224.9 million in 1996. This balance decrease was somewhat offset by an increase in the average yield of 11 basis points to 9.47% for 1997. This has resulted in income on commercial loans of $19.4 million in 1997 and $21.1 million in 1996. TrustCo strives to maintain strong asset quality in all aspects of its loan portfolio, especially with respect to commercial loans. Competition for commercial loans is very intense in the Bank's market region. The Bank competes with large money center and regional banks as well as with smaller locally based banks and thrifts. Over the last several years competition for commercial loans has intensified as smaller banks and thrifts try to develop commercial loan portfolios. To do this, they are reducing interest rates and underwriting standards. Rather than reduce desired loan interest rates or negatively affect asset quality by changing the underwriting standards, the Bank has decided to forego the potentially higher volume of new loan originations for the maintenance of a stronger quality commercial loan portfolio. TrustCo's commercial lending activities are focused on balancing the Company's commitment to meeting the credit needs of businesses in its market area with the necessity of maintaining a high quality loan portfolio. In accordance with these goals the Company has consistently emphasized the origination of loans within its market area. The portfolio contains no foreign loans, nor does it contain any concentrations of credit extended to any single borrower or industry. The Bank's commercial loan portfolio reflects the diversity found in the Capital Region's economy. TrustCo has a long-standing leadership position in the home equity credit line product in its market territory. TrustCo was one of the first financial institutions in the Upstate New York region to aggressively market and originate this product, and has developed significant expertise with respect to its risks and rewards. During 1997 the average balance of home equity credit lines was $178.6 million, down from $187.7 million in 1996. The average yield increased to 9.34% for 1997 from 9.21% in 1996. The decrease in the average loans, offset in part by the increase in the average yield, resulted in interest income on home equity lines of credit of $16.7 million in 1997, compared to $17.3 million in 1996. The average balance of installment loans, net of unearned income, decreased to $29.6 million in 1997 from $31.7 million in 1996. The yield on installment loans decreased 23 basis points to 12.86% in 1997, resulting in interest income of $3.8 million. This portfolio continues to decrease because many consumers have shifted their borrowing patterns from direct installment credit to home equity loan products which may offer an income tax benefit.
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Securities available for sale: During 1997 and 1996, the portfolio of securities available for sale was actively managed by the Company to take full advantage of changes in interest rates. Securities available for sale are used primarily for liquidity purposes while simultaneously producing earnings, and are managed under a policy detailing the types, duration and interest rates acceptable in the portfolio. The designation of "available for sale" is made at the time of purchase, based upon management's intent to hold the securities for an indefinite period of time. However, these securities would be available for sale in response to changes in market interest rates, related changes in prepayment risk, needs for liquidity, or changes in the availability of and yield on alternative investments. At December 31, 1997, securities available for sale amounted to $601.9 million, compared to $618.7 million at year end 1996. For 1997, the average balance of securities available for sale was $623.0 million with an average yield of 7.67%, compared to an average balance in 1996 of $580.9 million with an average yield of 7.61%. TrustCo invests in high quality securities, with approximately 78% of the average investments for 1997 comprised of securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies. In addition, approximately 16% of the average securities portfolio was invested in securities issued by states and political subdivisions. The taxable equivalent income earned on the securities portfolio in 1997 was $47.8 million, compared to $44.2 million earned in 1996. The average balance of the securities portfolio increased by $42.1 million between 1996 and 1997, and the average yield on the portfolio increased by 6 basis points during the same time period. The increase in the taxable equivalent income earned on the securities portfolio was 90% attributable to the change in balance with the remaining increase the result of the increase in the average portfolio yield. During 1997, TrustCo recognized approximately $200 thousand of net losses from securities transactions, compared to $4.5 million in 1996. Throughout 1997, TrustCo sold securities to provide liquidity for potential reinvestment at higher interest rates. This created additional liquidity and eliminated lower yielding assets from the securities portfolio. At year end 1997, TrustCo continues to have significant liquidity in the form of $395 million of federal funds sold. Management believes that the Company will have the opportunity to reinvest these funds in the securities or loan portfolios as enhanced opportunities develop in 1998. TrustCo does not invest in any exotic investment products such as interest rate swaps, forward placement contracts, options or other instruments commonly referred to as derivatives. By actively managing a portfolio of high quality securities, TrustCo can meet the objectives of asset/liability management and liquidity, while at the same time producing a constant earnings stream that meets or exceeds alternative rates offered in the marketplace. Securities available for sale are recorded at their fair value, with any unrealized gains or losses, net of taxes, recognized as a component of shareholders' equity. Average balances of securities available for sale are stated at amortized cost. At December 31, 1997 and 1996, the market value of TrustCo's portfolio of securities available for sale resulted in net unrealized gains of approximately $26.8 million and $8.9 million, respectively.
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The table "Securities Portfolio Maturity Distribution and Yield," distributes the securities available for sale portfolio as of December 31, 1997 based on the final maturity of the securities. Mortgage-backed securities are stated using estimated average life, and equity securities are excluded. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because of securities prepayments and the right of certain issuers to call or prepay their obligations without penalty.
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Maturity and call dates of securities: Many of the securities in the investment portfolio have a call date in addition to the stated maturity date. Call dates allow the issuer of the bond to redeem the bond prior to maturity at selected dates and at predetermined prices. Normally, securities are redeemed at the call dates when the issuer can reissue the bond at a lower yield. Therefore, for cash flow, liquidity and interest rate management purposes, it is important to monitor both maturity dates and call dates. The following table details the portfolio of securities available for sale, by both maturity date and call date as of December 31, 1997. Mortgage-backed securities are reported using an estimate of average life, and equity securities are excluded.
Federal Funds Sold: During 1997, the average balance of federal funds sold was $321.0 million, a slight decrease from $328.5 million in 1996. The average rate earned on these assets was 5.53% in 1997 and 5.37% in 1996. TrustCo utilized this category of earning assets during 1997 as a means of maintaining strong liquidity as interest rates changed. Rather than invest excess liquidity during 1997, the Company chose to place these funds in overnight federal funds sold. This decision had the short-term effect of suppressing earnings for 1997, but positioned TrustCo to take advantage of other banking opportunities as they emerge in 1998. The average yield increase during 1997 was primarily the result of a 25 basis points increase in the target federal funds rate set by the Federal Reserve Bank in early 1997.
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Interest bearing sources of funds: TrustCo utilizes various traditional sources of funds to support its asset portfolio. The following table, "Mix of Average Sources of Funding," presents the various categories of funds used and the corresponding average balances for each of the last three years.
Deposits: Average total deposits (including time deposits greater than $100 thousand) were $1.98 billion in 1997 compared to $1.94 billion in 1996, an increase of $44.8 million. Increases were concentrated in time deposits (including deposits greater than $100,000) and demand deposits. Total time deposits increased by 6.2% between 1996 and 1997 and demand deposits increased by 7.5% during the same time period. Decreases occurred in the savings and money market deposit categories which decreased by 1.3% and 12.4%, respectively. The increases in time deposits reflect the continuing trend among customers to seek higher interest rates by moving funds into this deposit vehicle away, primarily, from regular savings accounts. The increase in demand deposits is noteworthy because these accounts represent the principal banking relationship for most customers. The increase in deposits reflects the impact of the new branch offices opened since 1995 and the continuing focus at TrustCo on providing core banking services faster, cheaper and better than its competitors. The TrustCo demand deposit account has one of the lowest minimum balance requirement compared to other financial institutions operating in the same banking territory. For 1997, TrustCo had $101.3 million of certificates of deposit with balances greater than $100,000. The vast majority of these accounts are retail in nature and represent traditional TrustCo customers attracted to the Bank by the same factors as other banking customers. TrustCo does not offer these depositors any differential in interest rates, services or terms. The overall cost of interest bearing deposits was 4.35% in 1997 compared to 4.26% in 1996. The increase in average balance of interest bearing deposits coupled with the 9 basis points increase in the average cost resulted in an increase of $3.2 million in interest expense to $80.9 million in 1997. The Company strives to maintain competitive rates on deposit accounts and to attract customers through a combination of competitive interest rates,
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strong customer service, and convenient banking locations. In this fashion, TrustCo is able to attract deposit customers looking for a long-term banking relationship, and to cross sell banking services utilizing the deposit account relationship as the starting point.
Other funding sources: The Company had $117.2 million of average short-term borrowings outstanding during 1997 compared to $98.3 million in 1996. The average cost of short-term borrowings was 4.76% in 1997 and 4.67 % in 1996. This resulted in an increase in interest expense of approximately $1.0 million. Virtually all of the short-term borrowing category consists of the Trustco Short-Term Investment Account, which was developed by the Bank to facilitate overnight deposits from the Company's Trust Department. Daily balances are transferred by the Trust Department into this account, and are collateralized by securities owned by the Bank.
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Net Interest Income: Net interest income is the principal contributor to net income. Therefore, growth in net income is directly dependent upon the ability of the Company to increase net interest income. TrustCo's 1997 increase in net interest income was primarily the result of increases in the average balance of earning assets. Taxable equivalent net interest income for 1997 was $88.7 million, up $1.7 million over 1996. The average balance of interest earning assets increased by $67.9 million or 3.2% over 1996. The yield on average interest earning assets increased by 2 basis points to 7.95% in 1997 compared to 7.93% in 1996, while the average cost on interest-bearing liabilities increased 10 basis points during 1997 to 4.38% from 4.28% in 1996. Likewise the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased from $1.92 billion in 1996 to $1.98 billion in 1997. Total interest expense for 1997 was $86.5 million, an increase of $4.2 million over the 1996 expense of $82.3 million. Approximately 80% of the increase in interest expense for 1997 is the result of the increase in the average balance of interest bearing liabilities.
Capital Resources Consistent with its long-term goal of operating a sound and profitable financial organization, TrustCo strives to maintain strong capital ratios and to qualify as a "well capitalized" bank in accordance with federal regulatory requirements. Historically most of the Company's capital requirements have been provided through retained earnings generated. New issues of equity securities have not been required to support the Company's growth.
A basic element of TrustCo's operating philosophy is that the Company will not retain excess capital. All capital that has been generated by the Company that is in excess of the levels considered by management to be necessary for the safe and sound operation of the Company has been distributed to the shareholders in the form of cash dividends. Consequently, the capital ratios that are maintained are adequate but not excessive. This philosophy has led to a cash dividend payout ratio of 72.3% of net income for 1997, 70.4% for 1996, and 69.6% for 1995. These are significant payouts to the Company's shareholders and are considered by management to be a prudent use for the excess capital in TrustCo. As to the likelihood of future dividends, the philosophy stated above will continue in 1998 and, where appropriate, the Board of Directors will declare dividends consistent with that operating philosophy. TrustCo's Tier 1 capital was $163.0 million or 13.43% of risk-adjusted assets at December 31, 1997, and $157.2 million or 12.99% of risk-adjusted assets at December 31, 1996. Tier 1 capital to average assets at December 31, 1997 was 7.00%, as compared to 7.04% in 1996. At December 31, 1997 and 1996, the subsidiary bank, Trustco, met the regulatory definition of a "well capitalized" institution.
Risk Management The responsibility for balance sheet risk management oversight is the function of the Asset Allocation Committee. This committee meets monthly and includes the executive officers of the Company as well as other department managers as appropriate. The meetings include a review of balance sheet structure, formulation of strategy in light of expected economic conditions, and comparison to established guidelines to control exposures to various types of risk.
Credit Risk Credit risk is managed through a network of loan officer authorities, review committees, loan policies, and oversight from the senior executives of the Company. Management follows a policy of continually identifying, analyzing and evaluating the credit risk inherent in the loan portfolio. As a result of management's ongoing reviews of the loan portfolio, loans are placed in nonaccrual status,either due to the delinquent status of the principal and/or interest payments, or based on a judgment by management that, although payment of principal and/or interest is current, such action is prudent. Loans are generally placed in nonaccrual status when principal and/or interest is three payments past due. Thereafter, no interest is taken into income unless received in cash or until such time as the borrower demonstrates a sustained ability to make scheduled payments of interest and principal.
Nonperforming Assets Nonperforming assets include loans in nonaccrual status, loans which have been treated as troubled debt restructurings, loans past due three payments or more and still accruing interest, and foreclosed real estate properties. Nonperforming assets at year end 1997 totalled $20.0 million, a decrease of $600 thousand from the
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balance of $20.6 million at year end 1996. Nonperforming loans decreased from $14.0 million in 1996 to $10.7 million at year end 1997. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of the total loan portfolio were 0.82% in 1997 and 1.13% in 1996. Included in nonperforming loans at year end 1997 are $6.3 million of loans in nonaccrual status, a reduction of $4.5 million, or 41.4%, from year end 1996 balances. Loans past due three payments or more and still accruing interest of $ 1 . 1 million are up $270 thousand from the 1996 year end balance. Restructured loans in 1996 were $2.5 million, compared to $3.3 million in 1997. Adherence to strong underwriting standards and vigorous loan collection efforts have been cornerstones of the operating philosophy of TrustCo, and have assisted the Company in avoiding many of the pitfalls that others in the banking community have experienced. TrustCo has a diversified loan portfolio with no concentrations to any one borrower or in any single industry. TrustCo has a significant portfolio of residential mortgage loans to borrowers in the Upstate New York region. Nonperforming assets at year end 1997 include $9.3 million of foreclosed properties, compared to $6.5 million in 1996. Once it is determined that a borrower is unable to repay the loan balance, TrustCo takes appropriate action with respect to the collateral securing the loan balance. The increase in the foreclosed properties balance is the result of efforts by the Company to complete collection efforts on nonperforming loans. Once properties are included in the foreclosed properties category, management takes decisive action to quickly dispose of them. Management believes that the $9.3 million balance of foreclosed properties is realizable through the normal course of disposing of these properties. There are no other loans in the Bank's portfolio that management is aware of that pose significant risk of the eventual non-collection of principal and interest. As of December 31, 1997, there were no other loans classified for regulatory purposes that management reasonably expects will materially impact future operating results, liquidity, or capital resources. TrustCo has no advances to borrowers or projects located outside the United States.
Allowance for Loan Losses The balance in the allowance for loan losses has been accumulated over the years through periodic provisions, and is available to absorb losses on loans which management determines are uncollectible. The adequacy of the allowance is evaluated continuously, with emphasis on nonperforming and other loans that management believes warrant special attention. The balance of the allowance is maintained at a level that is, in management's judgment, representative of the loan portfolio's inherent risk given present and anticipated conditions.
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The table "Summary of Loan Loss Experience" includes an analysis of the changes to the allowance for the past five years. Loans charged off in 1997 were $6.6 million, compared to $5.6 million in 1996. Recoveries were $3.1 million in 1997 and $2.3 million in 1996. The provision recorded on the consolidated income statement in 1997 was $5.4 million compared to $6.6 million in 1996. Net charge offs as a percentage of average loans were 0.28% in 1997, compared to 0.27% in 1996. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans outstanding was 4.12% in 1997 and 4.15% in 1996. The Company has a policy of recognizing problem loan charge offs early and pursuing collection efforts aggressively. This policy of early intervention has proven to be a cornerstone of the strong lending performance that TrustCo has achieved. TrustCo adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial AccountingStandards No. 114 (Statement 114),"Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan," and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 118(Statement 118), "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan -- Income Recognition and Disclosure," as of January 1, 1995. The enclosed consolidated financial statements have been presented in accordance with these accounting pronouncements. The footnotes to the consolidated financial statements provide additional details with respect to the adoption and accounting requirements of these pronouncements. TrustCo has classified nonaccrual commercial and commercial real estate loans, as well as all loans restructured under a troubled debt restructuring, as impaired loans since the adoption of these accounting requirements. At year end 1997 and 1996, there were $3.7 million and $8.6 million, respectively, of impaired loans.
The average balances of impaired loans during 1997 and 1996 were $6.0 million and $8.5 million, respectively. The Company recognized approximately $350 thousand and $560 thousand of interest income on these loans in 1997 and 1996, respectively.
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Market Risk The Company's principal exposure to market risk is with respect to interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is the potential for economic loss due to future interest rate changes. These economic losses can be reflected as a loss of future net interest income and/or a loss of current market value.
Interest Rate Risk Management of interest rate risk involves continual monitoring of the relative sensitivity of asset and liability portfolios to changes in rates due to maturities or repricing. Forecasting models are utilized to quantify the impact of changes in rates on the Company's net income. Specific targets for interest rate sensitivity have been established by the Company. The objective of interest rate management is to maintain an appropriate balance between income growth and the risk associated with maximizing income through the mismatch of the timing of interest rate changes between assets and liabilities. Perfectly matching this funding can eliminate interest rate risk but net interest income is not always enhanced by this action. One measure of interest rate risk, the so called gap, is illustrated in the table "Interest Rate Sensitivity." The table measures the incremental and cumulative gap, or the difference between assets and liabilities subject to repricing/maturity during the periods indicated. For purposes of this analysis, the maturity and repricing of loans is based on the expected cash flows or earliest repricing date. For securities available for sale, mortgage- backed securities are stated using anticipated cash flows over their average life, and debt securities are stated at final maturity. Equity securities that the Bank is required to hold are categorized in the rate insensitive column for this presentation. Other equity securities are shown in the 0-90 days category. Interest-bearing checking, money market, demand, and savings accounts are presented with a maturity or repricing cycle over the full interest rate cycle and TrustCo's actual experience, even though they are subject to immediate withdrawal. Time deposit accounts are presented based upon their maturity dates. At December 31, 1997, the Company's gap position indicates an excess of assets repricing in the 0 to 90 day period of $350.0 million. This positive gap position is the result of management's decision to retain $395.0 million of federal funds sold at year end 1997 for potential reinvestment in 1998. The gap position turns negative (an excess of liabilities subject to repricing over assets that can reprice during that time period) in the 91 to 365 day period by
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$261.1 million. This situation occurs as a result of the amount of deposits that are subject to repricing during this time period. However, for the period from 0 days to 1 year, the Company has a cumulative positive gap position of $88.9 million. Interest rate sensitivity using gap analysis is most useful for the period of less than one year. The Company's gap position in relation to products, services, and the marketplace is constantly under evaluation by the Asset Allocation Committee. There are several significant shortcomings inherent in the method of analysis presented in the Interest Rate Sensitivity table. For example, although certain assets and liabilities have similar periods to maturity or to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while other interest rates may lag behind changes in market interest rates. Additionally, certain assets have features which restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset (certain annual caps and lifetime caps). Further, in the event of significant changes in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels would be likely to deviate significantly from those assumed in the table. Some borrowers' ability to service their debt may be hampered by a significant interest rate increase. Management takes these factors into account when reviewing the Bank's gap position and establishing future asset/liability strategy.
Liquidity Risk TrustCo seeks to obtain favorable funding sources and to maintain prudent levels of liquid assets in order to satisfy varied liquidity demands. In addition to serving as a funding source for maturing obligations, liquidity provides flexibility in responding to customer initiated needs. Many factors affect the ability to meet liquidity needs, including changes in the markets served by the Bank's network of branches, the mix of assets and liabilities, and general economic conditions. The Company actively manages its liquidity position through target ratios established under its Asset/Liability Management policies. Continual mon-
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itoring of these ratios, both historically and through forecasts under multiple interest rate scenarios, allows TrustCo to employ strategies necessary to maintain adequate liquidity levels. Management has also developed various liquidity alternatives should abnormal situations arise. The Company achieves its liability-based liquidity objectives in a variety of ways. Net liabilities can be classified into three categories for the purposes of managing liability-based liquidity: net core deposits, purchased money, and capital market funds. TrustCo seeks deposits that are dependable and predictable, ones that are based as much on the level and quality of service as they are on interest rate. At December 31, 1997, core deposits (total deposits less time deposits greater than $100,000) amounted to $1.91 billion. Average balances of core deposits are detailed in the table "Average Sources of Funding." In addition to core deposits, another source of liability-based funding available to TrustCo is purchased money, which consists of long-term and short-term borrowings, federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements, and time deposits greater than $100,000. The average balances of these purchased liabilities are detailed in the table "Average Sources of Funding." During 1997, the average balance of purchased liabilities was $218.5 million, compared with $185.0 million in 1996, and $121.0 million in 1995. In addition, TrustCo has approximately $200 million available under lines of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York.
Off-Balance Sheet Risk Commitments to extend credit: TrustCo makes contractual commitments to extend credit, and extends lines of credit which are subject to the Bank's credit approval and monitoring procedures. At December 31, 1997 and 1996, commitments to extend credit in the form of loans, including unused lines of credit, amounted to $223.8 million and $222.5 million, respectively. In management's opinion, there are no material commitments to extend credit that represent unusual risk. Letters of credit and standby letters of credit: TrustCo guarantees the obligations or performance of customers by issuing letters of credit and standby letters of credit to third parties. These letters of credit are used to support third party debt, such as corporate debt issuances, industrial revenue bonds, and municipal securities. The risk involved in letters of credit is essentially the same as the credit risk involved in extending loan facilities to customers, and they are subject to the same credit standards and management procedures in effect to monitor other credit risks. At December 31, 1997 and 1996, outstanding standby letters of credit were approximately $7.7 million and $12.0 million, respectively. Other Off-Balance Sheet Risk: TrustCo does not engage in activities involving interest rate swaps, forward placement contracts, options, or any other instrument commonly referred to as derivatives. Management believes these instruments pose a high degree of risk, and that investing in them is unnecessary.
Noninterest Income and Expense Noninterest Income: Noninterest income is a significant source of revenue for the Company and an important factor in overall results. Total noninterest income was $17.2 million in 1997, $10.3 million in 1996 and $14.1 million in 1995. Included in the 1997 results are approximately $200 thousand of securities losses compared with losses of $4.5 million in 1996 and gains of $240 thousand in 1995. Excluding securities transactions, noninterest income would have been $17.4 million and $14.8 million in 1997 and 1996, respectively. The Trust Department contributes the largest recurring portion of noninterest income through fees generated from the performance of fiduciary and investment management services. Income from these fiduciary activities totalled $6.6 million in 1997, $5.6 million in 1996 and $4.9 million in 1995. Trust fees are calculated as a percentage of the assets under management by the Trust Department. During 1997 assets under management increased to $1.07 billion from $950 million at year end 1996. The increase in the assets under management is due to the Trust Department's success at attracting new customers and to market appreciation.
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Changes in fees for services to customers reflect the fee scale used by the Bank for pricing its services and the volume of services customers utilized. Included in other noninterest income for 1997 is approximately $500 thousand resulting from the gain on sales of premises and equipment. Proceeds from the sale of these fixed assets were approximately $4.0 million.
Noninterest Expense: Noninterest expense was $46.2 million in 1997, compared with $42.0 million in 1996 and $44.4 million in 1995. TrustCo's operating philosophy stresses the importance of monitoring and controlling the level of noninterest expense. The efficiency ratio is a strong indicator of how well controlled and monitored these expenses are for a banking enterprise. TrustCo's efficiency ratio was 40.6% in 1997, 39.5% in 1996 and 42.5% in 1995. The general industry goal is the attainment of a 60% efficiency ratio. TrustCo has consistently outperformed this industry goal by a wide margin since 1994. Salaries and employee benefits are the most significant component of noninterest expense. For 1997, these expenses amounted to $23.2 million, compared with $21.5 million in 1996. The increase in salaries and employee benefits reflects the addition of new branches in 1996 and 1997 and salary adjustments given to employees. Net occupancy costs increased to $5.3 million in 1997 from $4.2 million in 1996 and $4.6 million in 1995. The increased occupancy costs are primarily the result of added charges associated with the new branch facilities. During 1997, FDIC insurance premiums increased to approximately $250 thousand. This premium represents the minimum amount that the FDIC assesses and reflects the fact that Trustco Bank is a highly rated financial institution from a regulatory perspective. Other real estate expenses increased slightly due to the cost incurred to hold or dispose of foreclosed properties. The Company is aware of the issues associated with the programming code in existing computer systems as the year 2000 approaches. The year 2000 problem is pervasive and complex as virtually every computer operation will be affected in some way by the roll over of the two digit year value to 00. TrustCo has been working on this problem for several years and has developed a plan for all reprogramming efforts to be completed during 1998, allowing adequate time for testing. The total cost associated with this project has not had, and is not anticipated to have a material effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
Income Tax In 1997, TrustCo recognized income tax expense of $18.9 million, as compared to $17.3 million in 1996 and $12.8 million in 1995. The tax expense on the Company's income was different than tax expense at the statutory rate of 35% due primarily to tax exempt income, the effect of New York State income taxes, and the reduction in 1995 of the deferred tax asset valuation reserve. Deferred tax assets are recognized subject to management's judgment that realization is more likely than not. During 1995, the valuation reserve was reduced as a result of the resolution of several tax return audits and management's reassessment of the realization of certain deferred tax assets. The valuation allowance of $2.1 million at December 31,
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1997 and 1996, is reserved primarily for federal and state tax law restrictions on the deductibility of certain temporary differences, including the lack of state carry backs and carry forwards. Based primarily on the sufficiency of historical and future taxable income, management believes it is more likely than not that the remaining net deferred tax assets of $38.2 million and $34.5 million at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, will be realized.
Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increasing costs of operations. Unlike most industrial companies, nearly all the assets and liabilities of the Company are monetary. As a result, changes in interest rates have a greater impact on the Company's performance than do the effects of general levels of inflation, since interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the price of goods and services.
Impact of Changes in Accounting Standards Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation: In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" (Statement 123), which establishes a fair value based method of accounting for stock options, such as the Company's stock option plans. Under Statement 123, entities can recognize stock-based compensation expense in the basic financial statements using either (1) the intrinsic value based approach set forth in the Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB Opinion 25) or (2) the fair value based method introduced in Statement 123. Companies electing to remain with the accounting in APB Opinion 25 must make pro forma disclosures of net income and earnings per share, as if the fair value based method of accounting defined in Statement 123 had been applied. Under the method currently utilized by TrustCo (APB Opinion 25), compensation expense is determined based upon the option's intrinsic value. Under the fair value based method introduced by Statement 123, compensation expense is based on the estimate of the option's fair value at the grant date and is generally recognized over the vesting period. The Company adopted the provisions of Statement 123 as of January 1, 1996, and has elected to continue to measure stock-based compensation cost in accordance with APB Opinion 25. Therefore, the pro forma disclosures required by Statement 123 have been included in the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements. Transfer of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities: In June 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities" (Statement 125), which provides accounting and reporting standards for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of liabilities based on a financial-components approach that focuses on control. Statement 125 extends the "available for sale" and "trading" approach of Statement 115 to non-security financial assets that can be contractually prepaid or otherwise settled in such a way that the holder of the asset would not recover substantially all of its recorded investment. In addition, Statement 125 amends Statement 115 with respect to the classification as held to maturity of a security that can be prepaid or settled at a loss to the holder of the security. Statement 125 is effective for financial assets held on or acquired after January 1, 1997. Certain aspects of Statement 125 were amended by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 127, "Deferral of the Effective Date of Certain Provisions of FASB Statement No. 125." The adoption of Statement 125 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Earnings Per Share: In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share" (Statement 128), which establishes standards for computing and presenting earnings per share (EPS). This statement simplifies the standards for computing EPSand supersedes Accounting Principals Board Opinion No. 15, "Earnings per Share" and related interpretations. Statement 128 replaces the presentation of primary EPSwith the presentation of basic EPS. It also requires dual presentation of basic and diluted EPSon the face of the income statement for all entities with complex capital structures and requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPScomputation. Basic EPS is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity (such as the Company's stock options). This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for periods ending after December 15, 1997, including interim periods. Earlier application is not permitted.
Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
This Statement requires restatement of all prior-period EPS data presented. All of the EPS disclosures made in this annual report have been restated for the effects of Statement 128. Information about Capital Structure: In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 129, "Disclosure of Information about Capital Structure" (Statement 129), which establishes standards for disclosure about a company's capital structure. In accordance with Statement 129, companies are required to provide in the financial statements a complete description of all aspects of their capital structure, including call and put features, redemption requirements and conversion options. The disclosures required by Statement 129 are effective for financial statements for periods ending after December 15, 1997. Management has provided the required information in this annual report. Comprehensive Income: In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (Statement 130), which establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income. Statement 130 states that comprehensive income includes the reported net income of a company adjusted for items that are currently accounted for as direct entries to equity, such as the unrealized gain or loss on securities available for sale, foreign currency items and minimum pension liability adjustments. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Management anticipates developing the required information for inclusion in the 1998 interim consolidated financial statements. Segment Reporting: In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" (Statement 131), which establishes standards for reporting by public companies about operating segments of their business. Statement 131 also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. This statement is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 1997. Management anticipates developing the required information for inclusion in the 1998 annual report.
Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
Forward Looking Statements Except for historical information contained in this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Operations," the matters contained in this review are "forward looking statements" that involve risk and uncertainties concerning future events or performance and assumptions which may involve elements that are other than historical facts. The Company wishes to caution readers that the following important factors, among others, could in the future affect the Company's actual results and could cause the Company's actual results for subsequent periods to differ from those expressed in any forward looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company herein: (i) credit risk; (ii) interest rate risk; (iii) competition; (iv) changes in the regulatory environment; and (v) changes in general business and economic trends.
Glossary of Terms
Allowance for Loan Losses A balance sheet account which has been accumulated over a period of years as a reserve against losses from problem loans. The provision for loan losses is added to the allowance account, charge offs of loans decrease the allowance balance and recoveries on previously charged off loans serve to increase the balance.
Basic Earnings Per Share Net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
Book Value Per Share Total shareholders' equity divided by shares outstanding on the same date. This provides an indication of the book value of a share of stock.
Cash Dividends Per Share Total cash dividends declared divided by average shares outstanding for the period.
Core Deposits Deposits that are traditionally stable, including all deposits other than time deposits of $100,000 or more.
Derivative Investments Investments in futures contracts, forwards, swaps, or option contracts, or other investments with similar characteristics.
Diluted Earnings Per Share Net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, taking into consideration the effect of stock options.
Earning Assets The sum of interest-bearing deposits with banks, securities available for sale, investment securities, loans, net of unearned income, and federal funds sold.
Efficiency Ratio Noninterest expense (excluding nonrecurring charges and other real estate expense) divided by taxable equivalent net interest income plus noninterest income (excluding securities transactions). This is an indicator of the total cost of operating the Company in relation to recurring total income generated.
Federal Funds Sold A one day investment of excess cash reserves as required under banking regulations from one bank to another.
Impaired Loans Loans, principally commercial, where it is probable that the borrower will be unable to make the principal and interest payments according to the contractual terms of the loan, and all loans restructured subsequent to January 1, 1995.
Interest-Bearing Liabilities The sum of interest-bearing deposits, federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, other short-term borrowings, and long-term debt.
Interest Rate Spread The difference between the taxable equivalent yield on earning assets and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
Liquidity The ability to meet both loan commitments and deposit withdrawals as they come due.
Net Interest Income The difference between income on earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities.
Net Interest Margin Fully taxable equivalent net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets.
Net Loans Charged Off Reductions to the allowance for loan losses written off as losses, net of the recovery of loans previously charged off.
Nonaccrual Loans Loans for which no periodic accrual of interest income is recognized.
Nonperforming Assets The sum of nonperforming loans plus foreclosed real estate properties.
Nonperforming Loans The sum of loans in a nonaccrual status (for purposes of interest recognition) plus loans whose repayment criteria have been renegotiated to less than market terms due to the inability of the borrowers to repay the loan in accordance with its original terms plus accruing loans three payments or more past due as to principal or interest payments.
Parent Company A company that owns or controls a subsidiary through the ownership of voting stock.
Real Estate Owned Real estate acquired through foreclosure proceedings.
Restructured Loans A refinanced loan in which the bank allows the borrower certain concessions that would normally not be considered. The concessions are made in light of the borrower's financial difficulties and the bank's objective to maximize recovery on the loan.
Return on Average Assets Net income as a percentage of average total assets.
Return on Average Equity Net income as a percentage of average equity, excluding the impact of the mark to market adjustment for securities available for sale.
Risk-Based Capital The amount of capital required by federal regulatory standards, based on a risk-weighting of assets.
Taxable Equivalent (TE) Tax exempt income that has been adjusted to an amount that would yield the same after tax income had the income been subject to taxation at the statutory Federal and/or state income tax rates.
Management's Statement of Responsibilities
Responsibility for the financial information presented in the Annual Report rests with TrustCo Bank Corp NY's management. The Company believes that the consolidated financial statements reflect fairly the substance of transactions and present fairly the Company's financial position and results of operations in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles appropriate in the circumstances, applying certain estimates and judgments as required.
In meeting its responsibilities for the reliability of the consolidated financial statements, the Company depends on its system of internal accounting controls. The system is designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and transactions are executed in accordance with the appropriate corporate authorizations and recorded properly to permit the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Although accounting control procedures are designed to achieve these objectives, it must be recognized that errors or irregularities may nevertheless occur. Also, estimates and judgments are required to assess and balance the relative cost and expected benefits of the controls. The Company believes that its accounting controls provide reasonable assurance that errors or irregularities that could be material to the consolidated financial statements are prevented or would be detected within a timely period by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. An important element of the system is a continuing and extensive internal audit program.
The Board of Directors of the Company has an Audit Committee composed entirely of directors who are not officers or employees of the Company. The Committee meets periodically and privately with management, the internal auditors, and the independent public accountants to consider audit results and to discuss internal accounting controls, auditing, and financial reporting matters. KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, independent public accountants, have been engaged to render an independent professional opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Their audit is conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and forms the basis for their report as to the fair presentation, in the consolidated financial statements, of the Company's financial position, operating results and cash flows.
by /s/ R.A.McCormick - --------------------- Robert A. McCormick President and Chief Executive Officer
by /s/ R.T. Cushing - -------------------- Robert T. Cushing Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
January 23, 1998
Independent Auditors' Report
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of TrustCo Bank Corp NY: We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of condition of TrustCo Bank Corp NY and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1997. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
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 upporting 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 TrustCo Bank Corp NY and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
by /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP - ----------------------------- KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Albany, New York
January 23, 1998
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(1)Basis of Presentation The accounting and financial reporting policies of TrustCo Bank Corp NY (Company or TrustCo) and Trustco Bank, National Association (Bank or Trustco) and its operating subsidiary Trustco Realty Corp., conform to general practices within the banking industry and are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A description of the more significant policies follows. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Consolidation The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the subsidiaries after elimination of all significant intercompany accounts and transactions.
Securities Available for Sale Securities available for sale are carried at market value with any unrealized appreciation or depreciation of value, net of tax, included as an element of the capital accounts. Management maintains an available for sale portfolio in order to provide maximum flexibility in balance sheet management. The designation of available for sale is made at the time of purchase based upon management's intent to hold the securities for an indefinite period of time. These securities, however, would be available for sale in response to changes in market interest rates, related changes in liquidity needs, or changes in the availability of and yield on alternative investments. Unrealized losses on securities that reflect a decline in value which is other than temporary, if any, are charged to income. Nonmarketable equity securities (principally stock of the Federal Reserve Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank, both of which are required holdings for the Company) are included in securities available for sale at cost since there is no readily available market value. The cost of securities available for sale is adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount on a method that equates to the level yield. Gains and losses on the sale of securities available for sale are based on the amortized cost of the specific security sold.
Loans Loans are carried at the principal amount outstanding net of unearned income and unamortized loan fees and costs, which are recognized as income over the applicable loan term. Nonperforming loans include nonaccrual loans,restructured loans, and loans which are 3 payments or more past due and still accruing interest. Generally, loans are placed in nonaccrual status, either due to the delinquent status of principal and/or interest payments, or a judgment by management that, although payments of principal and/or interest are current, such action is prudent. Future payments received on nonperforming loans are recorded as interest income or principal reductions based upon management's ultimate expectation for collection. Loans may be removed from nonaccrual status when they become current as to principal and interest and have demonstrated a sustained ability to make loan payments in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. Loans may also be removed from nonaccrual status when, in the opinion of management, the loan is expected to be fully collectable as to principal and interest. Impaired loans have been defined since January 1, 1995 as commercial and commercial real estate loans in nonaccrual status and loans restructured.
Allowance for Loan Losses An allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate by management to provide for potential loan losses based on consideration of the credit risk of the loan portfolio, including a review of past experience, current economic conditions, and underlying collateral value. The allowance is increased by provisions charged against income and reduced by net charge offs. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company's allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examination.
Bank Premises and Equipment Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization computed on either the straight-line or accelerated methods over the remaining useful lives of the assets.
Real Estate Owned Real estate owned are assets taken through foreclosures on loans.
Foreclosed assets held for sale are recorded on an individual basis at the lower of (1) fair value minus estimated costs to sell or (2) "cost" (which is the fair value at initial foreclosure). When a property is acquired, the excess of the loan balance over fair value is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent write downs are included in noninterest expense.
Income Taxes Deferred taxes are recorded for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns, based upon enacted tax laws and rates. Deferred tax assets are recognized subject to management's judgment that realization is more likely than not.
Dividend Restrictions Banking regulations restrict the amount of cash dividends which may be paid during a year by the Bank to the Parent Company without the written consent of the appropriate bank regulatory agency. Based on these restrictions, the Bank could pay $18.5 million plus 1998 net profits. For all practical purposes, TrustCo could not declare dividends to shareholders materially in excess of the aggregate amount of dividends that could be paid by the Bank.
Pension Plan The Company has a defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all of its employees. The benefits are based on years of service and the employee's compensation.
Stock Option Plans The Company's stock option plans are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of the Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB Opinion 25) "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and as such no compensation expense has been recorded for these plans.
Earnings Per Share The Company computes and presents earnings per share (EPS) in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share" (Statement 128), which requires dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, taking into consideration the effect of stock options. All prior period EPS data has been restated to conform to the provisions of Statement 128.
Reclassification of Prior Year Statements It is the Company's policy to reclassify prior year consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.
(2)Balances at Other Banks The Bank is required to maintain certain reserves of vault cash and/or deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank. The amount of this reserve requirement, included in cash and due from banks, was approximately $9.8 million and $12.7 million at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Included in the gross realized losses figure for 1995 is $41 thousand losses from calls of investment securities. The amount of securities available for sale that have been pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required by law amounted to $288.9 million and $299.7 million at December 31, 1997 and 1996 respectively. There are no securities of a single issuer (excluding issues of the U.S. government and its agencies) that represent 10% or more of shareholders' equity at December 31, 1997 and 1996.
At December 31, 1997 and 1996, loans to executive officers, directors, and to associates of such persons aggregated $6.8 million and $6.9 million, respectively. During 1997, new loans of $4.5 million were made and repayments of loans totalled $4.6 million. In the opinion of management, such loans were made in the ordinary course of business on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions. These loans do not involve more than normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features. TrustCo lends primarily in the Capital District region of New York State and in the geographic territory surrounding its borders. Although the loan portfolio is diversified, a portion of its debtors' ability to repay is dependent upon the economic conditions prevailing in New York State.
Interest on nonaccrual and restructured loans of $1.0 million in 1997 and $1.3 million in each of 1996 and 1995 would have been earned in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loans. Approximately $519 thousand, $834 thousand and $607 thousand of interest on nonaccrual and restructured loans was collected and recognized as income in 1997, 1996, and 1995, respectively. There are no commitments to extend further credit on nonaccrual or restructured loans.
The Company identifies impaired loans and measures the impairment in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114 (Statement 114), "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan." Statement 114 was amended by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 118 (Statement 118), "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan -- Income Recognition and Disclosures." A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the borrower will be unable to repay the loan according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement or the loan is restructured in a troubled debt restructuring subsequent to January 1, 1995. These standards are applicable principally to commercial and commercial real estate loans; however, certain provisions dealing with restructured loans also apply to retail loan products. There were no nonaccrual commercial and commercial real estate loans classified as impaired loans at December 31, 1997. At December 31, 1996, there were $5.7 million of commercial and commercial real estate loans that were in nonaccrual status and were classified as impaired loans. In addition, there were newly restructured retail loans totalling $3.7 million and $2.9 million that as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 respectively, were identified as impaired loans. None of the allowance for loan losses has been allocated to these impaired loans because of the significant charge offs that have been taken in prior years, and the fact that the collateral values support the loan balances. Cash payments received are normally applied to reduce the outstanding loan balance on the impaired loans (exclusive of cash payments received on restructured loans). During 1997, 1996, and 1995, the average balance of impaired loans was $6.0 million, $8.5 million, and $10.5 million, respectively, and there was approximately $350 thousand, $562 thousand, and $400 thousand of interest income recorded on these loans in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. There were $1.4 million and $2.6 million of loans pledged for various purposes at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Depreciation and amortization expense approximated $3.3 million, $3.0 million, and $3.6 million for the years 1997, 1996, and 1995, respectively. Occupancy expense of Bank premises included rental expense of $1.3 million in 1997, $1.2 million in 1996 and $1.1 million in 1995. (6)oShort-Term Borrowings
The Trustco Short-Term Investment Account balances are immediately withdrawable. All short-term borrowings are collateralized by securities of the Bank pledged for that purpose. Trustco has approximately $200 million of available lines of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank.
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at December 31, 1997 and 1996 is as follows:
Deferred tax assets are recognized subject to management's judgment that realization is more likely than not. The valuation allowance of $2.1 million at December 31, 1997 and 1996 is primarily reserved for federal and state tax law restrictions on the deductibility of certain temporary differences, including the lack of state carrybackwards and carryforwards. During 1995, the valuation reserve was reduced as a result of the resolution of several tax return audits and management's reassessment of the realization of certain deferred tax assets. Based primarily on the sufficiency of historical and future taxable income, management believes it is more likely than not that the remaining net deferred tax asset of $38.3 million and $34.5 million at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, will be realized. In addition to the deferred tax items described in the preceding table, the Company also has a deferred tax liability of $10.9 million at December 31,1997, and $3.7 million at December 31, 1996, relating to the net unrealized gains on securities available for sale.
(8)Benefit Plans (a) Retirement Plan The Company maintains a trusteed non-contributory pension plan covering employees that have completed one year of employment and 1,000 hours of service. The benefits are based on the sum of (a) a benefit equal to a prior service benefit plus the average of the employees' highest five consecutive years' compensation in the ten years preceding retirement multiplied by a percentage of service after a specified date plus (b) a benefit based upon career average compensation. The amounts contributed to the plan are determined annually on the basis of (a) the maximum amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes or (b) the amount certified by a consulting actuary as necessary to avoid an accumulated funding deficiency as defined by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service to date but also for those expected to be earned in the future. Assets of the plan are invested primarily in common stock and fixed income common funds administered by the Bank's Trust Department. The following table sets forth the plans' funded status and amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated statements of condition at December 31, 1997 and 1996
The Company also has a defined contribution supplementary pension plan under which additional retirement benefits are accrued for eligible executive and senior officers. The expense recorded for this plan was $3.0 million, $2.6 million, and $2.0 million in 1997, 1996, and 1995, respectively. Rabbi trusts have been established for certain benefit plans in 1996. These rabbi trust accounts are administered by the Company's Trust Department and invest primarily in the Trustco Short-Term Investment Account. These assets are reflected as other assets in the December 31, 1997 and 1996, consolidated statement of condition.
(b) Incentive and Bonus Plans The Company provides a profit-sharing plan for substantially all employees. The expense of this plan, which is based on management discretion as defined in the plan, amounted to $1.4 million in 1997 and $1.3 million in 1996 and 1995. The Company also has an executive incentive plan. The expense of this plan is based on the Company's performance and estimated distributions to participants are accrued during the year and generally paid in the following year. The expense recorded for this plan was $2.6 million, $2.1 million, and $1.7 million in 1997, 1996, and 1995, respectively. The Company has awarded 1.3 million performance bonus units to the executive officers and directors. These units become vested and exercisable only under a change of control as defined. The units were awarded based upon the stock price at the time of grant and, if exercised under a change of control allow the holder to receive the increase in value offered in the exchange over the stock price at the date of grant for each unit.
(c) Stock Option Plans At December 31, 1997, the Company has stock option plans for officers and directors as described below. TrustCo applies APB Opinion No. 25 and related Interpretations in accounting for these plans. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for these fixed stock option plans. Had compensation cost for the Company's stock-based compensation plans been determined consistent with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Statement 123), "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," the Company's net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
Proforma net income and earnings per share reflect options granted since 1995. The full impact of calculating compensation cost for all stock options under Statement 123 is not reflected in the pro forma net income and earnings per share amounts presented above because compensation cost is reflected over the options' expected life and compensation cost for options granted prior to January 1, 1995 is not considered. Under the 1995 TrustCo Bank Corp NY Stock Option Plan, the Company may grant options to its eligible employees for up to approximately 1.6 million shares of common stock. Under the 1993 Directors Stock Option Plan, the Company may grant options to its directors for up to approximately 175,000 shares of its common stock. Under both plans, the exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company's stock on the date of grant, and an option's maximum term is ten years. Options vest over a five year period from the date the options are granted for the employee plan and they are immediately exercisable for the directors plan.
(d) Postretirement Benefits The Company permits retiree's under age 65 to participate in the Company's medical plan by paying the same premium as the active employees. At age 65, the Bank provides a Medicare Supplemental Program to retirees.
The Company funded the prior service cost of the plan in full through the use of a benefit trust during the first quarter of 1993. Assets of the plan are invested primarily in common stock and fixed income common funds administered by the Bank's Trust Department. The trust holding the plan assets is subject to federal income taxes at a 35.0% rate. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, after estimated income taxes, was 3.8%, for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 and 4.0% for the year ended December 31, 1995. For measurement purposes, a 7.0% annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered benefits (i.e., health care cost trend rate) was assumed for 1997 and thereafter. The health care cost trend rate assumption has a significant effect on the amounts reported. To illustrate, increasing the assumed health care cost trend rates by one percentage point in each year would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 1997, by approximately $1.4 million, and increase the aggregate of the service and the interest cost components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the year ended December 31, 1997, by approximately $216 thousand. The weighted average discount rate used in determining the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was 6.5% at December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995.
(b)Litigation Existing litigation arising in the normal course of business is not expected to result in any material loss to the Company.
(11)Off-Balance Sheet Financing Loan commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commit-ments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require a fee. Commitments sometimes expire without being drawn upon. Therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. These arrangements have credit risk essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and are subject to the Bank's normal credit policies, including obtaining collateral. The Bank's exposure to credit loss for loan commitments, including unused lines of credit, at December 31, 1997 and 1996 was $223.8 million and $222.5 million, respectively. Approximately five-eights of these commitments were for variable rate products at the end of 1997. Letters of credit and standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. These arrangements have credit risk essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and are subject to the Bank's normal credit policies, including obtaining collateral. The Bank's exposure to credit loss for standby letters of credit at December 31, 1997 and 1996 was $7.7 million and $12.0 million, respectively. No losses are anticipated as a result of loan commitments or standby letters of credit.
The specific estimation methods and assumptions used can have a substantial impact on the resulting fair values of financial instruments. Following is a brief summary of the significant methods and assumptions used in the previous table:
Cash and Cash Equivalents The carrying value of these financial instruments approximates fair values.
Securities Fair values for all securities portfolios are based upon quoted market prices, where available. The carrying value of certain local, unrated municipal obligations was used as an approximation of fair value.
Loans The fair values of all loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses with discount rates equal to the interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.
Deposit Liabilities The fair values disclosed for noninterest-bearing deposits, interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts and money market accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the balance sheet date. The carrying value of all variable rate certificates of deposit is assumed to approximate fair value. The fair value of fixed rate certificates of deposit is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses with discount rates equal to the interest rates currently being offered on certificates of similar size and remaining maturity.
Short-Term Borrowings and Other Financial Instruments The fair value of all short-term borrowings and other financial instruments is assumed to be the carrying value.
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk. Such financial instruments consist of commitments to extend financing and standby letters of credit.
If the commitments are exercised by the prospective borrowers, these financial instruments will become interest-earning assets of the Company. If the commitments expire, the Company retains any fees paid by the prospective borrower. The fair value of commitments is estimated based upon fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into consideration the remaining terms of the agreements and the present credit worthiness of the borrower. For fixed rate commitments, the fair value estimation takes into consideration an interest rate risk factor. The fair value of these off-balance sheet items approximates the recorded amounts of the related fees, which are considered to be immaterial. The Company has no derivative investment products nor has the Company ever invested in such investment vehicles. Therefore, the disclosures as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 119, "Disclosures about Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments," are not presented except as it relates to fair value disclosures in this footnote.
(13)Regulatory Capital Requirements Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) capital regulations require banks to maintain minimum levels of regulatory capital. Under the regulations in effect at December 31, 1997 and 1996, the Bank was required to maintain a minimum leverage ratio of Tier I (leverage) capital to total adjusted average assets of 4.00% and minimum ratios of Tier I capital and total capital to risk weighted assets of 4.00% and 8.00%, respectively. The Federal Reserve Board has adopted similar requirements for the consolidated capital of bank holding companies. The regulations establish a framework for the classification of banks into five categories: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, under capitalized, significantly under capitalized and critically under capitalized. Generally, an institution is considered well capitalized if it has a Tier I (leverage) capital ratio of at least 5.0% (based on total adjusted average assets), a Tier I risk based capital ratio of at least 6.0%, and a total risk based capital ratio of at least 10.0%. The foregoing capital ratios are based on specific quantitative measures of assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the OCC about capital components, risk weighting and other factors. Management believes that, as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, the Bank and Company met all capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject. Further, the most recent OCC notification categorized the Bank as a well capitalized institution. There have been no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank's capital classification.
TrustCo Bank Corp NY Officers and Board of Directors
Officers
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Robert A. McCormick
VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Robert T. Cushing
VICE PRESIDENT Nancy A. McNamara
VICE PRESIDENT AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY Ralph A. Pidgeon
SECRETARY William F. Terry
Board of Directors
Barton A. Andreoli President Towne Construction and Paving Corp.
Lionel O. Barthold Chairman Power Technologies, Inc.
M. Norman Brickman President D. Brickman, Inc.
Anthony J. Marinello, M.D., Ph.D. Physician
Robert A. McCormick President and Chief Executive Officer Trustco Bank
Nancy A. McNamara Senior Vice President Trustco Bank
John S. Morris, Ph.D. President Emeritus, Union College and Former Chancellor, Union University
James H. Murphy, D.D.S. Orthodontist
Richard J. Murray, Jr. President R.J. Murray Co., Inc.
Kenneth C. Petersen President Schenectady International, Inc.
William D. Powers Chairman New York Republican State Committee
William J. Purdy President Welbourne & Purdy Realty, Inc.
William F. Terry Senior Vice President and Secretary Trustco Bank
Directors of TrustCo Bank Corp NY are also Directors of Trustco Bank
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Charles W. Carl, Jr.
Caryl P. Haskins, Ph.D.
Bernard J. King
H. Gladstone McKeon
William H. Milton, III
Daniel J. Rourke, M.D.
Anthony M. Salerno
Edwin O. Salisbury
Harry E. Whittingham, Jr.
Trustco Bank Officers
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Robert A. McCormick
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Robert T. Cushing
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Nancy A. McNamara
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Ralph A. Pidgeon
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY William F. Terry
AUDITOR John C. Fay
ACCOUNTING/FINANCE,DATA PROCESSING,PREMISES Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert T. Cushing
ACCOUNTING/FINANCE Vice Presidents Linda C. Christensen Jeffrey S. Farbaniec
DATA PROCESSING Vice President Michael R. Bonesteel
Senior Programming Officer Nancy M. Holsberger
COMMUNITY RELATIONS,LEGAL COUNSEL,LOAN DIVISION, TRUST Senior Vice President Nancy A. McNamara
LEGAL COUNSEL Administrative Vice President Henry C. Collins
LOAN DIVISIONCOMMERCIAL/MORTGAGELOANS Administrative Vice President Robert J. McCormick
COMMERCIAL LOANS Vice Presidents Scot R. Salvador George W. Wickswat
Senior Commercial Loan Officer Eric W. Schreck
Commercial Loan Officer John R. O'Connor
TRUST DEPARTMENT Vice Presidents William M. McCartan James Niland Robert Scribner
Trust Officers John P. Fulgan Richard W. Provost
Investment Officer Peter L. Gregory
BRANCHES, INSTALLMENTLOANS/CREDIT CARDS,RETIREMENT/GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTS, COMPLIANCE Senior Vice President Ralph A. Pidgeon
BRANCH OFFICER Thomas H. Lauster
COMPLIANCE Vice President Donald J. Csaposs
INSTALLMENT LOANS/CREDIT CARDS Senior Installment Loan Officer Thomas M. Poitras
BANK OPERATIONS,MARKETING, PURCHASING,TRUST OPERATIONS Senior Vice President and Secretary William F. Terry
BANK OPERATIONS Administrative Vice President James D. McLoughlin
Vice President Ann M. Noble
Operations Officer Kevin M. Curley
HUMAN RESOURCES
Senior Personnel Officer Cheri J. Parvis
Branch Locations
Altamont Ave. Office 1400 Altamont Ave. Schenectady Telephone: 356-1317
Altamont Ave. West Office 1900 Altamont Ave. Rotterdam Telephone: 355-1900
Bay Road Office 292 Bay Road Queensbury Telephone: 792-2691
Brandywine Office State St. at Brandywine Ave. Schenectady Telephone: 346-4295
Central Avenue Office 163 Central Ave. Albany Telephone: 426-7291
Clifton Country Road Office 7 Clifton Country Road Clifton Park Telephone: 371-5002
Clifton Park Office 1018 Route 146 Clifton Park Telephone: 371-8451
Colonie Office 1892 Central Ave. Colonie Plaza, Colonie Telephone: 456-0041
Delmar Office 167 Delaware Ave. Delmar Telephone: 439-9941
East Greenbush Office 501 Columbia Turnpike Rensselaer Telephone: 479-7233
Exit 8/Crescent Rd. Office CVS Plaza Clifton Park Telephone: 383-0039
Glens Falls Office 3 Warren Street Glens Falls Telephone: 798-8131
Greenwich Office 131 Main St. Greenwich Telephone: 692-2233
Guilderland Office 3900 Carman Road Schenectady Telephone: 355-4890
Halfmoon Office Country Dollar Plaza Halfmoon Telephone: 371-0593
Hoosick Falls Office 47 Main St. Hoosick Falls Telephone: 686-5352
Hudson Office 507 Warren St. Hudson Telephone: 828-9434
Hudson Falls Office 3376 Burgoyne Avenue Hudson Falls Telephone: 747-0886
Latham Office 1 Johnson Road Latham Telephone: 785-0761
Loudon Plaza Office 372 Northern Blvd. Albany Telephone: 462-6668
Madison Avenue Office 1084 Madison Ave. Albany Telephone: 489-4711
Main Office 320 State St. Schenectady Telephone: 377-3311
Malta 4 Corners Office 2471 Route 9 Malta Telephone: 899-1056
Malta Mall Office 43 Round Lake Road Ballston Lake Telephone: 899-1558
Mayfair Office Saratoga Road at Mayfair Glenville Telephone: 399-9121
Mechanicville Office 9 Price Chopper Plaza Mechanicville Telephone: 664-1059
Mont Pleasant Office Crane St. at Main Ave. Schenectady Telephone: 346-1267
New Scotland Office 301 New Scotland Ave. Albany Telephone: 438-7838
Newton Plaza Office 588 New Loudon Road Latham Telephone: 786-3687
Niskayuna-Woodlawn Office 3461 State St. Schenectady Telephone: 377-2264
Plaza Seven Office 1208 Troy-Schenectady Road Latham Telephone: 785-4744
Queensbury Office 118 Quaker RoadSuite9, Queensbury Telephone: 798-7226
Rotterdam Office Curry Road Shopping Ctr. Rotterdam Telephone: 355-8330
Rotterdam Square Office 93 W. Campbell Road Rotterdam Telephone: 377-2393
Route 9 Office -- Latham 754 New Loudon Rd. Latham Telephone: 786-8816
Sheridan Plaza Office 1350 Gerling St.Schenectady Telephone: 377-8517
Shoppers' World Office Old Rte. 146 and Plank Rd. Clifton Park Telephone: 383-6850
South Glens Falls Office Glengate Shopping Plaza 133 Saratoga Road, Suite 1 South Glens Falls Telephone: 793-7668
State Farm Road Office 2050 Western Ave. Guilderland Telephone: 452-6913
State Street Office 112 State St. Albany Telephone: 436-9043
Stuyvesant Plaza Office Western Ave. at Fuller Road Albany Telephone: 489-2616
Tanners Main Office 345 Main Street Catskill Telephone: 943-2500
Tanners West Side Office 238 West Bridge St. Catskill Telephone: 943-5090
Troy Office 5th Ave. and State St. Troy Telephone: 274-5420
Union Street East Office 1700 Union St. Schenectady Telephone: 382-7511
Upper New Scotland Office 583 New Scotland Ave. Albany Telephone: 438-6611
Upper Union Street Office 1620 Union St. Schenectady Telephone: 374-4056
West Sand Lake Office 3707 NY Rt. 43 West Sand Lake Telephone: 674-3327
Wilton Mall Office Route 50 Saratoga Springs Telephone: 583-1716
Wolf Road Office 34 Wolf Road Albany Telephone: 458-7761
Wynantskill Office 134-136 Main Street, Rt. 66 Wynantskill Telephone: 286-2674
General Information
ANNUAL MEETING Monday, May 18, 1998 10:00AM, Trustoco Bank Corp NY, 192 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady, New York 12305
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 320 State Street, Schenectady, New York 12305 (518-377-3311)
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN A Dividend Reinvestment Plan is available to shareholders of TrustCo Bank Corp NY. It provides for the reinvestment of cash dividends and optional cash payments to purchase additional shares of TrustCo stock. The Plan is free of administrative charges,and provides a convenient method of acquiring additional shares. Trustco Bank acts as administrator for this service, and is the agent for shareholders in these transactions. Shareholders who want additional information may contact the TrustCo Shareholder Services Department (518-381-3601).
DIRECT DEPOSIT OF DIVIDENDS Electronic deposit of dividends, which offers safety and convenience, is available to TrustCo shareholders who wish to have dividends deposited directly to personal checking, savings or other accounts. Electing direct deposit will not affect the mailing of annual and quarterly reports and proxy materials. If you would like to arrange direct deposit, please write the Corporate Secretary at the corporate headquarters address listed on this page.
DUPLICATE MAILING NOTIFICATION If you are a shareholder of record and are currently receiving multiple copies of TrustCo's annual and quarterly reports,please contact the TrustCo Shareholder Services Department at (518) 381-3601, or at the corporate headquarters address listed on this page.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AT TRUSTCO Trustco Bank is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.
FORM 10-K TrustCo Bank Corp NY will provide, without charge, a copy of its Form 10-K upon written request. Requests and related inquiries should be directed to William F. Terry, Secretary, TrustCo Bank Corp NY, P.O. Box 1082, Schenectady, New York 12301-1082.
NASDAQ SYMBOL: TRST The Corporation's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock MarketSM under the symbol TRST.
SUBSIDIARIES: Trustco Bank, National Association ORE Subsidiary Corp Trustco Realty Corp.Schenectady, New York Schenectady, New York Schenectady, New York Member FDIC
TRANSFER AGENT Trustco BankSecurities DepartmentP.O. Box 380Schenectady, New York 12301-0380
Trustco Bank(R) is a registered service mark with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
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Exhibit 21
LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES OF TRUSTCO
Trustco Bank, National Association..............Nationally chartered banking association
ORE Subsidiary Corp.............................New York corporation
Trustco Realty Corp.............................New York corporation (Subsidiary of Trustco Bank, National Association)
Each subsidiary does business under its own name. The activities of each are described in Part I, Item 1 of Form 10-K.
Exhibit 23 KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 515 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
The Board of Directors TrustCo Bank Corp NY:
We consent to incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements, Form S-8 (No. 33-43153) filed on October 3, 1991, Form S-8 (No. 33-67176) filed on August 6, 1993, Form S-8 (No. 33-43153) filed on March 21, 1995, Form S-8 (No. 33-60409) filed on June 20, 1995, Form S-3 (No. 33-46044) filed on September 20, 1995 of TrustCo Bank Corp NY and subsidiaries, and Form S-3 (No. 333-35153) filed September 8, 1997, of our report dated January 23, 1998, relating to the consolidated statements of condition of TrustCo Bank Corp NY and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1997, which report appears in the December 31, 1997 Annual Report on Form 10-K of TrustCo Bank Corp NY.
/s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
March 21, 1998
Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned persons do hereby appoint William F. Terry or Robert T. Cushing as a true and lawful Attorney In Fact for the sole purpose of affixing their signatures to the 1997 Annual Report (Form 10-K) of TrustCo Bank Corp NY to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/Barton A. Andreoli /s/Lionel O. Barthold __________________________ _____________________ Barton A. Andreoli Lionel O. Barthold
/s/M. Norman Brickman /s/Anthony J. Marinello __________________________ _____________________ M. Norman Brickman Dr. Anthony J. Marinello
/s/Robert A. McCormick /s/Nancy A. McNamara __________________________ _____________________ Robert A. McCormick Nancy A. McNamara
/s/Dr. John S. Morris /s/James H. Murphy __________________________ _____________________ Dr. John S. Morris Dr. James H. Murphy
/s/Richard J. Murray, Jr. /s/Kenneth C. Petersen __________________________ _____________________ Richard J. Murray, Jr. Kenneth C. Petersen
/s/ William D. Powers /s/William J. Purdy __________________________ _____________________ William D. Powers William J. Purdy
/s/William F. Terry - -------------------------- William F. Terry
Sworn to before me this 17th day of February 1998.
/s/Joan Clark - ------------------------- Notary Public
Joan Clark Notary Public, State of New York Qualified in Albany County No. 01CL4822282 Commission Expires Nov. 30, 1998