e10vqza
Table of Contents

United States

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

Form 10-Q/A

Amendment No. 1

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For The Period Ended June 30, 2003

or

[  ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Transition Period From       to       .

UNIVEST CORPORATION OF PENNSYLVANIA


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Pennsylvania    

  23-1886144
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation of organization)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

14 North Main Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964


(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (215) 721-2400

Not applicable


(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes[X]  No[  ].

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes[X] No[  ].

SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:

         
Common Stock, $5 par value       8,527,491

     
(Title of Class)       (Number of shares outstanding
at 6/30/03)

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3. Market Risk
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
SIGNATURES
CERTIFICATION OF WILLIAM S. AICHELE, PRES. & CEO
CERTIFICATION OF WALLACE H. BIELER, EX.V.P. & CFO
CERTIFICATION OF WILLIAM S. AICHELE, SECTION 906
CERTIFICATION OF WALLACE H. BIELER, SECTION 906


Table of Contents

Explanatory Note

     
This Form 10-Q/A constitutes Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant’s 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003. The following change is reflected:
(1)   The Section 302 certifications have been filed as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 in the form contained in the SEC’s Release No. 33-8238 and the Section 906 certifications have been furnished as Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2.
There are no other changes to the Registrant’s Form  10-Q, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto.

UNIVEST CORPORATION OF PENNSYLVANIA AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

                   
              Page Number
             
Part I.  
Financial Information:
       
Item 1:  
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
       
       
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002
    1  
       
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002
    2  
       
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002
    3  
       
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
    4  
Item 2:   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
    10  
Item 3:   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market
Risk
    23  
Item 4:  
Controls and Procedures
    23  
Part II.  
Other Information:
    24  
         
Other Information
       

2


Table of Contents

UNIVEST CORPORATION OF PENNSYLVANIA AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                       
          (UNAUDITED)   (SEE NOTE)
          June 30, 2003   December 31, 2002
         
 
          (In thousands)
ASSETS
               
 
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS
  $ 45,426     $ 40,879  
 
INTEREST BEARING DEPOSITS WITH OTHER BANKS
    1,384       741  
 
INVESTMENT SECURITIES HELD-TO-MATURITY
(MARKET VALUE $58,558 AT 6/30/03
AND $71,498 AT 12/31/02)
    56,999       68,871  
 
INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE
    352,406       326,208  
 
FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD AND OTHER SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
    28,379       3,900  
 
LOANS
    957,219       825,378  
   
LESS: RESERVE FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES
    (12,134 )     (10,518 )
 
 
   
     
 
     
NET LOANS
    945,085       814,860  
 
OTHER ASSETS
    94,997       70,406  
 
 
   
     
 
     
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 1,524,676     $ 1,325,865  
 
 
   
     
 
LIABILITIES
               
 
DEMAND DEPOSITS, NONINTEREST BEARING
  $ 213,573     $ 175,608  
 
DEMAND DEPOSITS, INTEREST BEARING
    365,147       337,169  
 
SAVINGS DEPOSITS
    191,336       163,403  
 
TIME DEPOSITS
    406,254       366,926  
 
 
   
     
 
   
TOTAL DEPOSITS
    1,176,310       1,043,106  
 
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
    72,129       89,502  
 
OTHER LIABILITIES
    68,362       28,729  
 
LONG-TERM DEBT
    53,743       31,075  
 
SUBORDINATED CAPITAL NOTE
    15,000        
 
 
   
     
 
   
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    1,385,544       1,192,412  
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
 
COMMON STOCK
    49,580       49,587  
 
ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL
    20,912       20,912  
 
RETAINED EARNINGS
    102,334       95,550  
 
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    6,860       7,240  
 
TREASURY STOCK
    (40,554 )     (39,836 )
 
 
   
     
 
   
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    139,132       133,453  
 
 
   
     
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 1,524,676     $ 1,325,865  
 
 
   
     
 

NOTE: THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT DECEMBER 31, 2002 HAS BEEN DERIVED FROM THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT THAT DATE BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE INFORMATION AND FOOTNOTES REQUIRED BY ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES.

 


Table of Contents

UNIVEST CORPORATION OF PENNSYLVANIA AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)

                                         
            THREE MONTHS   SIX MONTHS
            ENDED JUNE 30   ENDED JUNE 30
            2003   2002   2003   2002
            (in thousands, except per share data)
INTEREST INCOME
                               
 
INTEREST AND FEES ON LOANS
                               
     
TAXABLE INTEREST AND FEES ON LOANS
  $ 12,583     $ 12,679     $ 24,452     $ 25,200  
     
EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
    690       805       1,372       1,628  
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
TOTAL INTEREST AND FEES ON LOANS
    13,273       13,484       25,824       26,828  
 
INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS ON INVESTMENT SECURITIES
    4,198       4,823       8,732       9,767  
 
OTHER INTEREST INCOME
    42       76       54       116  
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME
    17,513       18,383       34,610       36,711  
 
   
     
     
     
 
INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
 
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS
    4,551       6,108       9,329       12,241  
 
OTHER INTEREST EXPENSE
    771       651       1,429       1,325  
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
    5,322       6,759       10,758       13,566  
 
   
     
     
     
 
NET INTEREST INCOME
    12,191       11,624       23,852       23,145  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
          391       400       782  
 
   
     
     
     
 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    12,191       11,233       23,452       22,363  
NONINTEREST INCOME
                               
 
TRUST
    1,147       1,065       2,295       2,102  
 
SERVICE CHARGES ON DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS
    1,418       1,367       2,784       2,754  
 
COMMISSION INCOME
    1,131       1,158       2,555       2,331  
 
OTHER INCOME
    1,805       1,503       3,261       3,031  
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
TOTAL NONINTEREST INCOME
    5,501       5,093       10,895       10,218  
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
                               
 
SALARIES AND BENEFITS
    6,086       5,478       11,938       10,993  
 
NET OCCUPANCY
    856       724       1,681       1,457  
 
EQUIPMENT
    624       550       1,259       1,086  
 
OTHER EXPENSES
    2,570       2,547       4,999       5,348  
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
TOTAL NONINTEREST EXPENSE
    10,136       9,299       19,877       18,884  
 
   
     
     
     
 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    7,556       7,027       14,470       13,697  
INCOME TAXES
    2,051       1,872       3,916       3,679  
 
   
     
     
     
 
NET INCOME
  $ 5,505     $ 5,155     $ 10,554     $ 10,018  
 
   
     
     
     
 
PER COMMON SHARE DATA:
                               
NET INCOME PER SHARE:*
                               
   
BASIC
  $ 0.64     $ 0.60     $ 1.24     $ 1.16  
   
DILUTED
  $ 0.64     $ 0.59     $ 1.22     $ 1.14  
CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE
  $ 0.20     $ 0.184     $ 0.40     $ 0.368  

*     PER SHARE DATA HAS BEEN RESTATED TO GIVE EFFECT TO A FIVE FOR FOUR STOCK SPLIT IN THE FORM OF A STOCK DIVIDEND PAID ON FEBRUARY 28, 2003.

 


Table of Contents

Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

                     
        Six Months Ended
        June 30, 2003   June 30, 2002
       
 
        (in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
 
Net income
  $ 10,554     $ 10,018  
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
   
Provision for loan losses in excess of net charge-offs
    390       230  
   
Depreciation of premises and equipment
    965       1,003  
   
Premium amortization (discount accretion) on investment securities
    172       (135 )
   
Deferred tax benefit
    (526 )     (403 )
   
Realized gains on investment securities
    (462 )     (355 )
   
Realized gains on sales of mortgages
    (374 )     (23 )
   
Increase (decrease) in net deferred loan fees
    216       (40 )
   
Decrease in interest receivable and other assets
    1,431       952  
   
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities
    38,562       (4,641 )
 
   
     
 
   
Net cash provided by operating activities
    50,928       6,606  
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
 
Net cash paid due to acquisition, net of cash acquired
    (28,797 )        
 
Proceeds from maturing securities held-to-maturity
    21,926       12,058  
 
Proceeds from maturing securities available-for-sale
    73,604       27,930  
 
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale
    10,557       15,347  
 
Purchases of investment securities held-to-maturity
    (15,009 )     (11,988 )
 
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale
    (88,595 )     (47,149 )
 
Decrease in interest-bearing deposits
    3,414       13,020  
 
Net increase in federal funds sold and other short-term investments
    (5,866 )     (134 )
 
Proceeds from sales of mortgages
    26,295       3,147  
 
Net increase in loans
    (60,101 )     (23,989 )
 
Capital expenditures
    (1,229 )     (1,182 )
 
   
     
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (63,801 )     (12,940 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
 
Net increase in deposits
    20,113       34,737  
 
Net decrease in short-term borrowings
    (18,301 )     (9,383 )
 
Increase in long-term debt
    4,967       7,000  
 
Issuance of subordinated debt
    15,000        
 
Purchases of treasury stock
    (2,604 )     (4,932 )
 
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plans
    888       621  
 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    655       475  
 
Cash dividends
    (3,298 )     (3,090 )
 
   
     
 
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    17,420       25,428  
 
Net increase in cash and due from banks
    4,547       19,094  
 
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period
    40,879       39,107  
 
   
     
 
 
Cash and due from banks at end of period
  $ 45,426     $ 58,201  
 
   
     
 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
 
Cash paid during the period for:
               
   
Interest
  $ 10,392     $ 13,362  

 


Table of Contents

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

Note 1. Financial Information

     The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania (Univest) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Univest National Bank and Trust Company, referred to herein as the “Bank”. On January 18, 2003 the two banking subsidiaries, Union National Bank and Trust Company of Souderton, PA and Pennview Savings Bank, combined to form Univest National Bank and Trust Company. The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are of a normal recurring nature and are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of the results and condition for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2003. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

     Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

Note 2. Earnings Per Share

     The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Per share data has been restated to give effect to a five for four stock split in the form of a stock dividend paid on February 28, 2003.

                                     
        For the Three Months   For the Six Months
        Ended June 30   Ended June 30
             
        2003   2002   2003   2002
       
 
 
 
Numerator:
                               
 
Net Income
  $ 5,505     $ 5,155     $ 10,554     $ 10,018  
 
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share – income available to common shareholders
    5,505       5,155       10,554       10,018  
Denominator:
                               

4


Table of Contents

                                     
        For the Three Months   For the Six Months
        Ended June 30   Ended June 30
        2003   2002   2003   2002
       
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic earnings per share- weighted-average shares outstanding
    8,543       8,643       8,545       8,673  
 
Effect of dilutive securities:
                               
   
Employee stock options
    103       84       103       83  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding
    8,646       8,727       8,648       8,756  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Basic earnings per share
  $ .64     $ .60     $ 1.24     $ 1.16  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ .64     $ .59     $ 1.22     $ 1.14  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 

Note 3. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

     The following shows the accumulated comprehensive income, net of income taxes, for the periods presented:

                                   
      Three Months   Six Months
      Ended June 30   Ended June 30
      2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
      (in thousands)
Net income
  $ 5,505     $ 5,155     $ 10,554     $ 10,018  
Accumulated (loss) gain on cash flow hedge
    (92 )     188       (204 )     48  
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale investment securities
    358       2,634       (176 )     1,475  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Total comprehensive income
  $ 5,771     $ 7,977     $ 10,174     $ 11,541  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 

Note 4. Stock-Based Compensation – SFAS 148

Had compensation expense for stock option awards been determined consistent with SFAS No. 123, net income and earnings per share would be reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated as follows:

                                   
      Three Months   Six Months
      Ended June 30   Ended June 30
      2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
Net income:
                               
 
As reported
  $ 5,505     $ 5,155     $ 10,554     $ 10,018  
 
Compensation cost
                       
 
Net income
    5,505       5,155       10,554       10,018  
Pro forma:
                               
 
Compensation cost
    127       134       271       272  
 
Pro forma net income
  $ 5,378     $ 5,021     $ 10,283     $ 9,746  
Basic earnings per share:
                               

5


Table of Contents

                                   
      Three Months   Six Months
      Ended June 30   Ended June 30
      2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
 
As reported
  $ 0.64     $ 0.60     $ 1.24     $ 1.16  
 
Pro forma
  $ 0.63     $ 0.58     $ 1.20     $ 1.12  
Diluted earnings per share:
                               
 
As reported
  $ 0.64     $ 0.59     $ 1.22     $ 1.14  
 
Pro forma
  $ 0.62     $ 0.58     $ 1.19     $ 1.11  

Note 5. FASB Interpretation No. 45 (“FIN 45”), “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others.”

     In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45 (“FIN 45”), “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others.” This interpretation expands the disclosures to be made by a guarantor in its financial statements about its obligations under certain guarantees and requires the guarantor to recognize a liability for the fair value of an obligation assumed under certain specified guarantees. FIN 45 applies to contingent obligations that require the guarantor to make payments to the guaranteed party based on changes in an underlying that is related to an asset, liability, or equity security of the guaranteed party. Certain guarantee contracts are excluded from both the disclosure and recognition requirements of this interpretation, including, among others, guarantees related to commercial letters of credit, loan commitments, and subordination arrangements. The disclosure requirements include the nature of the guarantee, the maximum potential amount of future payments that the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee, and the current amount of the liability, if any, for the guarantor’s obligations under the guarantee. The accounting recognition requirements of FIN 45 are to be applied prospectively to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002.

     Standby letters of credit commit the Bank to make payments on behalf of customers when certain specified future events occur. They primarily are issued to support commercial paper, medium and long-term notes and debentures, including industrial revenue obligations. The approximate term is usually one year but some can be up to five years. Historically, substantially all standby letters of credit expire unfunded.

     The maximum potential amount of future payments under the guarantee is $34.9 million.

     The current carrying amount of the contingent obligation, beginning January 2003, is $48 thousand.

     This arrangement has credit risk essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and is subject to the Bank’s normal credit policies. Collateral is obtained based on management’s credit assessment of the customer.

Note 6. FASB Interpretation No. 46 (“FIN 46”), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51.”

     In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51 (the Interpretation). The Interpretation requires the consolidation of entities in which an enterprise absorbs a majority of the entity’s expected losses, receives a majority of the entity’s expected residual returns, or both, as a result of ownership, contractual or other financial interests in the entity. Currently, entities are generally consolidated by an enterprise when it has

6


Table of Contents

a controlling financial interest through ownership of a majority voting interest in the entity. The new accounting provisions of this interpretation became effective upon issuance for all new VIE’s created after January 31, 2003, and to variable interest entities in which an enterprise obtains an interest after that date. This pronouncement also must be applied effective July 1, 2003, to existing VIE’s acquired prior to February 1, 2003.

     The Corporation has investments in three limited partnerships established for the purpose of providing low-income housing.

     The Corporation has investments in two limited liability companies established for the purpose of operating a title insurance company. The Corporation accounts for these investments on the equity method of accounting, recording its share of the net income or loss based upon the terms of the LLC membership agreements.

     At June 30, 2003, the company’s aggregate net investment in these partnerships totaled $1.6 million. These amounts represent the Corporation’s maximum exposure to loss at June 30, 2003 as a result of its involvement with these limited partnerships. The impact of the adoption of FIN 46 was immaterial.

Note 7. Acquisitions

     On May 16, 2003, Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania, parent company of Univest National Bank and Trust Co., completed the acquisition of First County Bank. Subsequent to this acquisition, First County merged with and into Univest National Bank and Trust Co. Univest acquired First County Bank to further expand into the Bucks County market. First County’s results of operations are inclusive in the earnings of Univest National Bank from date of acquisition. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Univest National Bank and Trust Co. earnings in the first full year.

     In this transaction, Univest paid First County shareholders $19.312 for each outstanding share of common stock held immediately prior to the date of acquisition resulting in a cash payment of $29.5 million.

     The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition.

               
At May 16, 2003
(in thousands)
Assets
       
 
Cash and Due From Banks
  $ 5,304  
 
Investments
    16,808  
 
Federal Funds Sold
    18,613  
 
Net Loans
    96,651  
 
Other Assets
    3,433  
 
   
 
     
Total Assets
  $ 140,809  
Liabilities
       
 
Total Deposits
  $ 113,091  
 
Short-Term Borrowings
    928  
 
Long Term Borrowings
    17,701  
 
Other Liabilities
    1,174  
 
   
 
   
Total Liabilities
  $ 132,894  

7


Table of Contents

     In accordance with FAS 141, Univest used the purchase method of accounting to record this transaction. The $21.1 million of goodwill recorded in connection with the acquisition of First County Bank is calculated below. The goodwill recorded will be allocated to the Univest National Bank reporting unit in accordance with FAS 142 as all of the assets and liabilities acquired are related to the banking reporting unit.

                   
         
Total consideration paid
          $ 29,475  
Less: Net assets acquired
            10,325  
Less: Core deposit intangible (nine year amortization)
            1,418  
Revaluation adjustments:
               
 
Loans mark to market (four year weighted-average life)
  (440 )        
 
CD’s mark to market (five year weighted-average life)
    1,193          
 
FHLB advances mark to market (seven year average life)
    2,701          
 
   
         
Add: Net revaluation adjustments
            3,454  
Capitalized acquisition costs
            352  
Termination of contracts
            231  
Less: Deferred tax
            713  
 
           
 
Goodwill
          $ 21,056  

     The following table reflects the results of operations for Univest Corporation had First County Bank been acquired as of January 1, 2002:

                                   
      For the Three Months   For the Six Months
      Ended June 30   Ended June 30
      2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
Net income, as reported
  $ 5,505     $ 5,155     $ 10,554     $ 10,018  
Add: Pro forma net income adjustments
    121       183       218       127  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Adjusted net income
  $ 5,626     $ 5,338     $ 10,772     $ 10,145  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Per common share data:
                               
Net income per share:
                               
 
Basic as reported
  $ .64     $ .60     $ 1.24     $ 1.16  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Adjusted basic earning per share
  $ .66     $ .62     $ 1.26     $ 1.17  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Diluted as reported
  $ .64     $ .59     $ 1.22     $ 1.14  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Adjusted basic earning per share
  $ .65     $ 61     $ 1.25     $ 1.16  
 
   
     
     
     
 

Note 8. Subordinated Debt

     Univest Corporation secured two subordinated term loan notes during the second quarter of 2003. The first note was issued for $5.0 million at the fixed rate of 5.5% per annum. This note converts to a floating rate in second quarter 2008 based upon the published Libor rate plus 1.40% per annum. Quarterly principal and interest payments are made on this note. The second note was issued for $10.0 million at a floating rate based upon the published Libor rate plus 1.40% per annum. Quarterly principal and interest payments are made on this note. Both of these notes mature in second quarter 2013.

8


Table of Contents

Note 9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

     In April 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 149 (SFAS 149), “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”. SFAS 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, except as stated below and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. In addition, except as stated below, all provisions of this Statement should be applied prospectively. The provisions of this Statement that relate to Statement 133 Implementation Issues that have been effective for fiscal quarters that began prior to June 15, 2003, should continue to be applied in accordance with their respective effective dates. In addition, paragraphs 7(a) and 23(a), which relate to forward purchases or sales of when-issued securities or other securities that do not yet exist, should be applied to both existing contracts and new contracts entered into after June 30, 2003. The Corporation does not anticipate that the adoption of the new standard will have a significant effect on earnings or the financial position of the Corporation.

     In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS 150 - “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity”. SFAS 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. This Statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a freestanding financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability or an asset in some circumstances. Many of those instruments were previously classified as equity. Some of the provisions of this Statement are consistent with the current definition of liabilities in FASB Concepts Statement No. 6, Elements of Financial Statements. The Corporation has not yet determined what the effect of this new statement will be on the earnings and financial position of the Corporation

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations

     This report may contain forward-looking statements. When used or incorporated by reference in disclosure documents, the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “target,” “goal” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking

9


Table of Contents

statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those set forth below:

    Operating, legal and regulatory risks
 
    Economic, political and competitive forces impacting various lines of business
 
    The risk that our analysis of these risks and forces could be incorrect and/or that the strategies developed to address them could be unsuccessful
 
    Volatility in interest rates
 
    Other risks and uncertainties

     Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, expected or projected. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the report. The Corporation expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly release any updates or revisions to reflect any change in the Corporation’s expectations with regard to any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Net Income

     Net income increased $0.3 million from $5.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 to $5.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2002 increased 6.0% or $0.6 million from $10.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 to $10.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The net income growth was due mainly to a decrease in interest expense that was larger than the decrease in interest income and also due to a decrease in the loan loss provision. An increase in noninterest income was offset by an increase in other operating expenses and income taxes.

     On May 16, 2003, Univest Corporation announced the merger of First County Bank with and into Univest National Bank in a cash transaction for $29.5 million. The impact of this merger to the consolidated balance sheet is discussed in the Financial Condition of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis. The following discusses the average balance or volume comparisons of June 30, 2003 to June 30, 2002. The impact of the merger to the average balances is approximately one-half of the acquired balance for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 and approximately one-fourth of the acquired balance for the year ended June 30, 2003.

Net Interest Income

     In general, while the average loan volume continues to grow compared to last year, the average yield continues to decline due to market conditions. Interest and fees on loans decreased $0.2 million from $13.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 to $13.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003. For the six months ended June 30, 2003, interest and fees on loans decreased $1.0 million from $26.8 million at June 30, 2002 to $25.8 million at June 30, 2003. The growth in the average balance of the loan portfolio when comparing the quarter ended June 30, 2003 to the quarter ended June 30, 2002 was $86.5 million and when comparing year to date June 30, 2003 to year to date June 30, 2002 was $62.7 million. The Corporation acquired approximately $97.0 million of loans as part of the First County acquisition. Commercial loans and commercial real estate loans showed the most significant average volume growth compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2002 and six months ended June 30, 2002. The average volume of

10


Table of Contents

the home equity line of credit loans increased $7.6 million this year compared to last year due to special promotions. Consumer loans and mortgage loans decreased in average volume.

     Interest on investment securities decreased $0.6 million from $4.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 to $4.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003. Interest on investments decreased $1.1 million from $9.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 to $8.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Approximately $106.1 million of investment securities were sold, called or matured during the six months ended June 2003. Reinvestments were made in a variety of mortgage-backed, agency and tax-exempt securities as well as in an adjustable-rate mortgage mutual fund.

     Other interest income decreased $0.1 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2003 and remained constant at $0.1 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2003. This is due to the fluctuation in average volume of federal funds sold and the decline in the federal funds rate.

     Interest expense decreased $1.5 million from $6.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 to $5.3 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2003. Interest expense decreased $2.8 million from $13.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 to $10.8 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2003. The decrease in both periods is primarily attributed to deposit volume growth offset by a decline in average rate. Interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts and certificates of deposit volumes grew while money market savings accounts declined. The Corporation assumed $113.0 million of deposits in connection with the First County acquisition.

     The asset/liability management process continues with its goal of providing stable reliable earnings through varying interest rate environments. Net interest income is the amount by which interest income on interest-earning assets exceeds interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Changes in interest rates, account balances or volume, and the mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities affect the amount of net interest income. The six months ended June 30, 2003 shows net interest income of $23.9 million, which is an increase of $0.8 million compared to the $23.1 million recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2002. Average interest-earning assets increased by $82.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2002. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $56.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003 as compared to the same period in 2002. Interest-earning assets yield declined from 6.3% to 5.6%. The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 70 basis points. The net interest margin decreased to 3.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2003 from 4.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2002.

     The following table demonstrates the aforementioned effects:

                                 
    SIX MONTHS ENDED
   
    6/30/03   6/30/02
   
 
    AVG. BALANCE RATE   AVG. BALANCE RATE
   
 
Interest-Earning Assets
  $ 1,242,016       5.6 %   $ 1,160,014       6.3 %

11


Table of Contents

                                 
    SIX MONTHS ENDED
   
    6/30/03   6/30/02
   
 
    AVG. BALANCE RATE   AVG. BALANCE RATE
   
 
Interest-Bearing Liabilities
    1,009,413       2.1 %     953,157       2.8 %
Net Interest Income
    23,852               23,145          
Net Interest Spread
            3.5 %             3.5 %
Net Interest Margin
            3.8 %             4.0 %

     The Corporation uses interest-rate swap agreements that convert a portion of its floating rate commercial loans to a fixed rate basis. In these swaps, the Corporation agrees to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and floating-interest rates calculated on an agreed upon notional principal amount. Interest-rate swaps in which the Corporation pays a floating rate and receives a fixed rate are used to reduce the impact of changes in interest rates on the Corporation’s net interest income.

     At June 30, 2003, the total notional amount of “Pay Floating, Receive Fixed” swaps outstanding was $20.0 million. At June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2002, the total notional amount of “Pay Floating, Receive Fixed” swaps outstanding was $30.0 million. The net payable or receivable from interest-rate swap agreements is accrued as an adjustment to interest income. The $20.0 million in notional amount of interest-rate swaps outstanding at June 30, 2003 expire as follows: $10.0 million in third quarter 2003 and $10.0 million in first quarter 2004.

     The impact of interest-rate swaps on net interest income for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 was a positive $141 thousand as compared to a positive $170 thousand for the quarter ended June 30, 2002. For the six months ended June 30, 2003 the impact was a positive $346 thousand as compared to a positive $378 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2002.

     The Corporation’s current credit exposure on swaps is limited to the value of interest-rate swaps that have become favorable to the Corporation. As of June 30, 2003, the market value of interest-rate swaps in a favorable position was $185 thousand and there were no interest-rate swaps with a market value in an unfavorable position. As of June 30, 2002, the market value of interest-rate swaps in a favorable position was $539 thousand and there were no interest-rate swaps with a market value in an unfavorable position. Credit risk exists because the counterparty to a derivative contract with an unrealized gain might fail to perform according to the terms of the agreement.

Provision For Loan Losses

     The reserve for loan losses is determined through a periodic evaluation that takes into consideration the growth of the loan portfolio, the status of past-due loans, current economic conditions, various types of lending activity, policies, real estate and other loan commitments, and significant changes in the charge-off activity. Loans are also reviewed for impairment based on discounted cash flows using the loans’ initial effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral for certain collateral dependent loans as provided for under SFAS No. 114. Any of the above criteria may cause the provision to fluctuate. There was no provision for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 due to the favorable resolution of certain problem credits. The provision for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 was $0.4 million. The provision for the six months ended June 30, 2003 was $0.4 million and for the six months ended June 30, 2002 was $0.8 million. Growing loan volumes, current economic conditions and a migration of credit risk assessments towards

12


Table of Contents

weaker loan grades indicated the need for an increase to the reserve for the first quarter of 2003. The acquisition of First County Bank added $1.2 million to the reserve.

Noninterest Income

     Noninterest income consists mainly of trust department fee income, service charge income, commission income and other miscellaneous types of income. It also includes various types of service charges, such as ATM fees and changes in the cash surrender value of bank-owned insurance. Total noninterest income increased $0.4 million or 7.8% from $5.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 to $5.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003. The growth is primarily attributed to an increase in gains on sale of mortgages and an increase in the cash surrender values of bank owned insurance policies. For the six months ended June 30, 2003, total noninterest income increased $0.7 million or 6.9% from $10.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 to $10.9 million. The growth is primarily attributed to increases in commission income, gains on sale of mortgages and an increase in the cash surrender values of bank owned insurance policies as described below.

     Trust income remained constant at $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2003. Trust income for the six months ended June 30, 2003 of $2.3 million was $0.2 million more than the $2.1 million reported for the six months ended June 30, 2002. The fees for certain trust services were increased.

     Service charges on deposit accounts remained constant at $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2003 and also for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2003 at $2.8 million.

     Commission income is the primary source of income for Univest Investments, Inc. and Univest Insurance, Inc. Commission income decreased $0.1 million from $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 to $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003. Commission income for the six months ended June 30, 2003 of $2.6 million was $0.3 million or 13.0% more than the $2.3 million reported for the six months ended June 30, 2002. This growth was primarily due to a large increase in extra income for Univest Insurance, Inc., which is commonly received in the first quarter and cannot be planned for or anticipated on an annual basis.

     Other income increased $0.3 million from $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 to $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003. The growth is primarily attributed to an increase in gains on sale of mortgages and an increase in the cash surrender values of bank owned insurance policies. For the six-month period, other income grew $0.3 million from $3.0 million at June 30, 2002 to $3.3 million at June 30, 2003. The growth is attributed to increases in commission income, gains on sale of mortgages and an increase in the cash surrender values of bank owned insurance. Also contributing to the growth is an increase in debit card usage that generated additional fees from the card origination system. As a result of changes to the pricing structure by the credit card companies that will go into effect on August 1, 2003, debit card fee income will be adversely affected in the second half of the year.

Noninterest Expense

     The operating costs of the Corporation include but are not limited to, salaries and benefits, equipment expense, and occupancy costs. This category is usually referred to as

13


Table of Contents

noninterest expense and receives ongoing management attention in an attempt to contain and minimize the growth of the various expense categories, while encouraging technological innovation in conjunction with the expansion of the Corporation. Total noninterest expenses increased from $9.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 to $10.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2003. Total noninterest expense increased from $18.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 to $19.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Salaries and benefits, which include commission expense generated by Univest Investments, Inc. and Univest Insurance, Inc. increased due to the acquisition of First County Bank and increases in pension expense. Occupancy expense increased due to an increase in rents for the First County Bank properties and also due to more snow removal expense than last year. Lower advertising and marketing expense, internal audit and supervisory fees, public relations and community relations expense offset these increases.

Tax Provision

     The provision for income taxes was $2.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 and $1.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2002. The effective tax rates were 27.1% and 26.6% respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2003 the provision was $3.9 million as compared to $3.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002. The effective tax rates were 27.1% and 26.9% respectively. The effective tax rates reflect the benefits of tax credits generated from investments in low-income housing projects and tax-free income from investments in municipal securities, loans and bank-owned life insurance.

Financial Condition

Assets

     Total assets increased $198.8 million or 15.0% from $1,325.9 million at December 31, 2002 to $1,524.7 million at June 30, 2003. First County Bank assets at the time of the merger were $140.4 million as shown in the table below. As a result of the merger, $21.1 million was recorded as goodwill and $1.4 million was recorded as core deposit intangible. At June 30, 2003, total available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment securities were $409.4 million, compared to $395.1 million at December 31, 2002, an increase of 3.6%. Approximately $106.1 million of investment securities were sold, called or matured during the six months ended June 2003. Reinvestments were made in a variety of mortgage-backed, agency and tax-exempt securities as well as in an adjustable-rate mortgage mutual fund. Federal funds sold increased from $3.9 million at December 31, 2002 to $28.4 million at June 30, 2003 primarily due to the First County acquisition.

         
First County Bank assets at merger:
       
ASSETS
       
Cash and due from banks
  $ 1,247  
Interest bearing deposits
    4,057  
Investment securities
    16,808  
Federal funds sold
    18,613  
Total loans
    97,437  
Reserve for loan loss
    (1,227 )
Other assets
    3,433  
Total assets
  $ 140,369  

14


Table of Contents

Asset Quality

     Performance of the entire loan portfolio is reviewed on a regular basis by bank management and loan officers. A number of factors regarding the borrower, such as overall financial strength, collateral values, and repayment ability, are considered in deciding what actions should be taken when determining the collectibility of interest for accrual purposes.

     When a loan, including a loan impaired under SFAS No. 114, is classified as nonaccrual, the accrual of interest on such a loan is discontinued. A loan is classified as nonaccrual when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about the further collectibility of principal or interest, even though the loan is currently performing. A loan may remain on accrual status if it is in the process of collection and is either guaranteed or well secured. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid interest credited to income in the current year is reversed and unpaid interest accrued in prior years is charged against other expense. Interest received on nonaccrual loans is either applied against principal or reported as interest income, according to management’s judgment as to the collectibility of principal.

     Loans are usually restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time, and the ultimate collectibility of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt.

     The total cash basis, restructured and nonaccrual loans was $3.2 million at June 30, 2003 and $3.3 million at June 30, 2002 and consist mainly of commercial loans and real estate-related commercial loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2003 and June 30, 2002, nonaccrual loans resulted in lost interest income of $0.1 million. The Corporation’s ratio of nonperforming assets to total loans was 0.91% as of June 30, 2003 and 0.46% as of June 30, 2002.

     At June 30, 2003, the recorded investment in loans that are considered to be impaired under SFAS No. 114 was $3.2 million, all of which were on a nonaccrual basis. The related reserve for loan losses for those loans was $1.2 million. At June 30, 2002, the recorded investment in loans that are considered to be impaired under SFAS No. 114 was $3.2 million, all of which were on a nonaccrual basis and the related reserve for loan losses for those loans was $0.7 million.

     Management believes the reserve for loan losses is maintained at a level that is adequate to absorb losses in the loan portfolio. Management’s methodology to determine the adequacy of and the provisions to the reserve considers specific credit reviews, past loan loss experience, current economic conditions and trends, and the volume, growth, and composition of the loan portfolio.

     The reserve for loan losses is determined through a monthly evaluation of reserve adequacy. Quarterly, this analysis takes into consideration the growth of the loan portfolio, the status of past-due loans, current economic conditions, various types of lending activity, policies, real estate and other loan commitments, and significant changes in the charge-off activity. Non-accrual loans are evaluated individually. All other loans are evaluated as pools. Based on historical loss experience, loss factors are determined giving consideration to the areas noted in the first paragraph and applied to the pooled loan categories to develop the general or allocated portion of the reserve. Loans are also reviewed for impairment based on discounted cash flows using the loans’ initial effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral for certain

15


Table of Contents

collateral-dependent loans as provided under SFAS No. 114. Management also reviews the activity within the allowance to determine what actions, if any, should be taken to address differences between estimated and actual losses. Any of the above factors may cause the provision to fluctuate.

     The reserve for loan losses is based on management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio under current economic conditions and such other factors, which deserve recognition in estimating loan losses. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. Additions to the reserve arise from the provision for loan losses charged to operations or from the recovery of amounts previously charged off. Loan charge-offs reduce the reserve. Loans are charged off when there has been permanent impairment or when in the opinion of management the full amount of the loan, in the case of non-collateral dependent borrowings, will not be realized. Certain impaired loans are reported at the present value of expected future cash flows using the loan’s initial effective interest rate, or at the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

     The reserve for loan losses consists of an allocated reserve and an unallocated reserve. The allocated reserve is comprised of reserves established on specific loans, and class reserves based on historical loan loss experience, current trends, and management assessments. The unallocated reserve is based on both general economic conditions and other risk factors in the Corporation’s individual markets and portfolios.

     The specific reserve element is based on a regular analysis of impaired commercial and real estate loans. For these loans, the specific reserve established is based on a careful analysis of related collateral value, cash flow considerations and, if applicable, guarantor capacity.

     The class reserve element is determined by an internal loan grading process in conjunction with associated allowance factors. The Corporation revises the class allowance factors whenever necessary in order to address improving or deteriorating credit quality trends or specific risks associated with a given loan pool classification.

     The Corporation maintains a reserve in other liabilities for off-balance sheet credit exposures that currently are unfunded.

     At June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, the reserve for loan losses was 1.3% of total loans. For more information on the reserve, please refer to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2002.

     At June 30, 2003, June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2002 the Corporation had no Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”). This amount is usually recorded in “Other Assets” at lower of cost or fair market value, less estimated costs to sell, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Liabilities

     Total liabilities increased $193.1 million or 16.2% from $1,192.4 million at December 31, 2002 to $1,385.5 million at June 30, 2003. First County Bank liabilities at the merger were $129.0 million as shown in the table below. Prior to the merger closing, Univest Corporation

16


Table of Contents

secured a $15.0 million subordinated capital note to provide capital support for the merger. Other liabilities increased $39.6 million primarily due to an increase in securities purchased but not settled at the end of the respective periods.

         
First County Bank liabilities at merger:
       
LIABILITIES
       
Total deposits
  $ 111,898  
Repurchase agreements
    928  
Long-term debt
    15,000  
Other liabilities
    1,173  
Total liabilities
  $ 129,000  

Shareholders’ Equity

     Shareholders’ equity increased to $139.1 million at June 30, 2003 from $133.5 million at December 31, 2002. Treasury stock increased to $40.6 million at June 30, 2003 from $39.8 million at December 31, 2002. On December 31, 2001, the Board of Directors approved the continuation of the Buyback Program for another two years. This approval allows the Corporation to buy back up to 5% or 351,047 shares of its outstanding common stock in open market or negotiated transactions. The net number of shares purchased since December 31, 2001 is 202,020. Book value per share increased from $15.61 at December 31, 2002 to $16.32 at June 30, 2003, an increase of $0.71 per share or 4.5%.

     The accumulated other comprehensive income, related to debt securities, of $6.7 million, net of taxes, has been included in shareholders’ equity as of June 30, 2003. At December 31, 2002, the accumulated other comprehensive income, related to debt securities, included in shareholders’ equity was $6.9 million, net of taxes.

     The accumulated other comprehensive income, related to interest-rate swaps, of $0.1 million, net of taxes, has been included in shareholders’ equity as of June 30, 2003. At December 31, 2002 the accumulated other comprehensive income, related to interest-rate swaps, included in shareholders’ equity was $0.3 million, net of taxes.

Capital Adequacy

     Capital guidelines which banking regulators have adopted assign minimum capital requirements for categories of assets depending on their assigned risks. The components of risk-based capital are Tier I and Tier II. Tier I is composed of total shareholders’ equity, excluding the adjustment for the unrealized securities gains and losses, and also excluding any goodwill. Tier II includes the applicable portion of the reserve for loan losses. Minimum required total risk-based capital is 8.0%. Univest is in the “well-capitalized” category under regulatory standards.

     On May 16, 2003, Univest Corporation completed the merger of First County Bank with and into Univest National Bank in a cash transaction for approximately $29.5 million. Prior to the merger, Univest Corporation secured a $15.0 million subordinated capital note that qualifies for Tier II capital status. The proceeds of this transaction will be used to provide Tier I capital support for Univest National Bank. On May 15, 2003 Univest Corporation announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Suburban Community Bank to merge with and into Univest National Bank in a cash transaction for approximately $24.1 million. Univest anticipates that it will raise additional funding that qualifies as either Tier I or Tier II capital prior to the

17


Table of Contents

acquisition and that the Tier I and Tier II capital ratios will remain above the levels considered “well-capitalized” under the current regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.

Critical Accounting Policies

     Management, in order to prepare Univest’s financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, is required to make estimates and assumptions that effect the amounts reported in the Corporation’s financial statements. There are uncertainties inherent in making these estimates and assumptions. Certain critical accounting policies, discussed below, could materially effect the results of operations and financial position of the Corporation should changes in circumstances require a change in related estimates or assumptions. The Corporation has identified reserves for loan losses, derivatives, intangible assets, investment securities, mortgage servicing rights and benefit plans as its critical accounting policies.

     Reserves for loan losses are provided using techniques that specifically identify losses on impaired loans, estimate losses on pools of homogeneous loans, and estimate the amount of unallocated reserve necessary to account for losses that are present in the loan portfolio but not yet currently identifiable. The adequacies of these reserves are sensitive to changes in current economic conditions that may affect the ability of borrowers to make contractual payments as well as the value of the collateral committed to secure such payments. Rapid or sustained downturns in the economy may require increases in reserves that may negatively impact the corporation’s results of operation and statements of financial condition in the periods requiring additional reserves.

     The Corporation accounts for its interest-rate swap contracts, in compliance with SFAS No. 133, by establishing and documenting the effectiveness of the instrument in offsetting the change in cash flows of certain prime-rate-based loans held by the Bank. When the effectiveness of the hedge can be established and adequately documented, the change in market value of the swap is recorded on the balance sheet of the Corporation but only the accrued payments due under the contract for the current period are passed through the statement of operations. Should the Corporation be unable to document the effectiveness of all or part of the cash flow hedge, the change in market value of the ineffective part of the instrument will need to be marked-to-market through the statement of operations, potentially causing material fluctuations in reported earnings in the period of the change relative to comparable periods. At June 30, 2003, Univest’s interest-rate swap hedges were considered to be effective.

     Intangible assets have been recorded on the books of the Corporation in connection with its acquisitions of First County Bank, Pennview Savings Bank, Univest Investments, and Univest Insurance. These assets, both identifiable and unidentifiable, are subject to tests for impairment. Changes in the useful life or economic value of acquired assets may require a reduction in the asset value carried on the financial statements of the Corporation and a related change in the statement of operations. Such changes in asset value could result from a change in market demand for the products or services offered by an acquired business or by reductions in the expected profit margins that can be obtained through the future delivery of the acquired product or service line. SFAS No. 142, which took effect January 1, 2002, defines the methods that are acceptable for determining whether intangible asset values are sustainable.

     Univest designates its investment securities as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading in accordance with SFAS No. 115. Each of these designations affords different treatment

18


Table of Contents

in the statement of operations and statement of financial condition for market value changes effecting securities that are otherwise identical. Should evidence emerge that indicates that management’s intent or ability to manage the securities as originally asserted is not supportable, securities in the held-to-maturity or available-for-sale designations may be re-categorized so that either statement of financial position or statement of operations adjustments may be required.

     Univest accounts for mortgage servicing rights for mortgages it originated but subsequently sold in accordance with SFAS No. 140. As such, the value of the rights is booked as income when the corresponding mortgages are sold. The income booked at sale is the estimated present value of the cash flows that will be received from servicing the loans over the entire future term. The term of a servicing right can be reasonably estimated using prepayment assumptions of comparable assets priced in the secondary market. As mortgage rates being offered to the public decrease, the life of loan servicing rights tends to shorten, as borrowers have increased incentive to refinance. Shortened loan servicing lives require a change in the value of the servicing rights that have already been recorded to be marked down in the statement of operations of the servicing company. This may cause a material change in reported operations for the Corporation depending on the size of the servicing portfolio and the degree of change in the prepayment speed of the type and coupon of loans being serviced.

     The Corporation has a retirement plan and supplemental retirement plans that it provides as a benefit to employees and former employees. Determining the adequacy of the funding of these plans may require estimates of future salary rate increases, of long-term rates of investment return, and the use of an appropriate discount rate for the obligation. Changes in these estimates and assumptions due to changes in the economic environment or financial markets may result in material changes in the Corporation’s results of operation or statement of financial condition.

     Readers of the Corporation’s financial statements should be aware that the estimates and assumptions used in the Corporation’s current financial statements may need to be updated in future financial presentations for changes in circumstances, business or economic conditions in order to fairly represent the condition of the Corporation at that time.

Liquidity

     Univest, in its role as a financial intermediary, is exposed to certain liquidity risks. Liquidity refers to the Corporation’s ability to ensure that sufficient cash flow and liquid assets are available to satisfy demand for loans and deposit withdrawals. Univest manages its liquidity risk by measuring and monitoring its liquidity sources and estimated funding needs.

     Core deposits and cash management repurchase agreements (Repos) have historically been the most significant funding sources for the Corporation. These deposits and Repos are generated from a base of consumer, business and public customers primarily located in Bucks and Montgomery Counties of Pennsylvania. The Corporation faces increased competition for these deposits from a large array of financial market participants, including banks, thrifts, mutual funds, security dealers and others.

     Univest supplements its core funding with money market funds it holds for the benefit of various trust accounts. These funds are fully collateralized by the Bank’s investment portfolio and are at current money market mutual fund rates. This funding source is subject to changes in the asset allocations of the trust accounts.

19


Table of Contents

     Univest, through its Bank, has short-term and long-term credit facilities with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh with a maximum borrowing capacity of approximately $327.4 million. At June 30, 2003, Univest’s outstanding borrowings under the FHLB credit facilities totaled $51.1 million. The maximum borrowing capacity changes as a function of the Bank’s qualifying collateral assets and the amount of funds received may be reduced by additional required purchases of FHLB stock.

     The Corporation maintains federal fund lines with several correspondent banks totaling $70 million. At June 30, 2003, there were no outstanding borrowings under these lines. Future availability under these lines is subject to the policies of the granting banks and may be withdrawn.

     Univest, through Univest National Bank, has an available line of credit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the amount of which is dependent upon the balance of loans and securities pledged as collateral. At June 30, 2003, the Corporation had no outstanding borrowings under this line.

     On May 15, 2003 Univest Corporation announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Suburban Community Bank to merge with and into Univest National Bank in a cash transaction for approximately $24.1 million. Management believes that the liquidity position of Univest Corporation and Univest National Bank will remain adequate following the transaction.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

     Univest enters into contractual obligations in the normal course of business as a source of funds for its asset growth and its asset/liability management, to fund acquisitions and to meet required capital needs. These obligations require Univest to make cash payments over time as detailed in the table below.

Contractual Obligations

                                         
            Payments Due by Period
           
            Due in One   Due in One   Due in Four   Due in Over
    Total   Year or Less   to Three Years   to Five Years   Five Years
   
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
  $ 51,075     $ 7,000     $     $ 1,075     $ 43,000  
Subordinated capital note
    15,000       1,500       3,000       3,000       7,500  
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
    72,129       72,129                    
Certificates of deposit
    406,254       284,518       69,250       52,486        
Operating leases
    3,740       1,155       1,304       604       677  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Total contractual cash obligations
  $ 548,198     $ 366,302     $ 73,554     $ 57,165     $ 51,177  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

     Univest is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to manage the Corporation’s exposure to fluctuation in interest rates. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby and commercial letters of credit. These financial instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The contract or notional amounts of these financial instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Corporation has in particular classes of financial instruments.

     The Corporation’s exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby and commercial

20


Table of Contents

letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Corporation uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. Unless noted otherwise, Univest does not require and is not required to pledge collateral or other security to support financial instruments with credit risk. These commitments expire over time as detailed in the table below.

Other Commercial Commitments

                                         
            Due in One   Due in One   Due in Four   Due in Over
    Total   Year or Less   to Three Years   to Five Years   Five Years
   
 
 
 
 
Commitments to extend credit
  $ 344,196     $ 125,272     $ 54,580     $ 16,730     $ 147,613  
Standby and commercial letters of credit
    34,910       25,719       9,161       30        
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Total commercial commitments
  $ 379,106     $ 150,991     $ 63,741     $ 16,760     $ 147,613  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

     In April 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 149 (SFAS 149), “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”. SFAS 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, except as stated below and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. In addition, except as stated below, all provisions of this Statement should be applied prospectively. The provisions of this Statement that relate to Statement 133 Implementation Issues that have been effective for fiscal quarters that began prior to June 15, 2003, should continue to be applied in accordance with their respective effective dates. In addition, paragraphs 7(a) and 23(a), which relate to forward purchases or sales of when-issued securities or other securities that do not yet exist, should be applied to both existing contracts and new contracts entered into after June 30, 2003. The Corporation does not anticipate that the adoption of the new standard will have a significant effect on earnings or the financial position of the Corporation.

     In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS 150 - “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity”. SFAS 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. This Statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a freestanding financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability or an asset in some circumstances. Many of those instruments were previously classified as equity. Some of the provisions of this Statement are consistent with the current definition of liabilities in FASB Concepts Statement No. 6, Elements of Financial Statements. The Corporation has not yet determined what the effect of this new statement will be on the earnings and financial position of the Corporation.

21


Table of Contents

Item 3.   Market Risk

     No material changes in the Corporation’s market risk or market strategy occurred during the current period. A detailed discussion of market risk is provided in the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2002.

Item 4.   Controls and Procedures

     As of June 30, 2003, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Corporation’s management, including the CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Corporation’s management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2003. There have been no significant changes in the Corporation’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to June 30, 2003.

22


Table of Contents

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings—None

Item 2. Changes in Securities—None

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities—None

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders—Not applicable

Item 5. Other Information—None

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

a.      Exhibits

    Exhibit 31.1 Certification of William S. Aichele, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as enacted by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
    Exhibit 31.2 Certification of Wallace H. Bieler, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as enacted by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
    Exhibit 32.1 Certification of William S. Aichele, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, pursuant to 18 United States Code Section 1350, as enacted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
    Exhibit 32.2 Certification of Wallace H. Bieler, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, pursuant to 18 United States Code Section 1350, as enacted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

b.     Reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended June 30, 2003

             
Date of Report   Item   Description

 
 
May 16, 2003     5     Acquisition of Suburban Community Bank
May 19, 2003     5     Completion of the acquisition of First County
June 30, 2003     5     NASDAQ Application

23


Table of Contents

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

         
        Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania
       
        (Registrant)
         
       
Date:   07/31/03   /s/ William S. Aichele
       
        William S. Aichele, President
and Chief Executive Officer
         
Date:   07/31/03   /s/ Wallace H. Bieler
       
        Wallace H. Bieler, Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
       

24