SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report April 15, 2003 (Date of earliest event reported) Lakeland Financial Corporation (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-11487 35-1559596 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 202 East Center Street, P.O. Box 1387, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-1387 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (574) 267-6144 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)Item 5. Other Information On April 15, 2003, the Registrant issued a press release regarding its earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired. None. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. None. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated April 15, 2003
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 hereunto duly authorized. LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION Dated: April 15, 2003 By: /s/ David M. Findlay David M. Findlay Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit 99.1 LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David M. Findlay Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (574) 267-9197 RECORD RESULTS REPORTED FOR LAKELAND FINANCIAL Quarterly Dividend of $0.19 Per Share Announced Warsaw, Indiana (April 15, 2003) - Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq/LKFN), parent company of Lake City Bank, today reported record quarterly net income of $3.5 million for the first quarter of 2003, an increase of 19% versus $3.0 million for the comparable period in 2002. Diluted net income per common share for the quarter was $0.59 versus $0.50 for the comparable period in 2002. The Company also announced that the Board of Directors approved a cash dividend for the first quarter of $0.19 per share, payable on April 25, 2003 to shareholders of record on April 10, 2003. The quarterly dividend represents a 12% increase over the quarterly dividend of $0.17 paid in 2002. Michael L. Kubacki, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "The Lake City Bank team delivered another strong performance in the quarter. We are proud to report stable growth throughout the income statement, led by a 31% increase in total noninterest income." Kubacki continued, "Noninterest income increased to $4.4 million versus $3.3 million in the comparable period in 2002, driven by mortgage sales gains of $1.1 million, an increase of $718,000 versus the comparable period in 2002. The unprecedented volume of mortgage originations continued during the first quarter. While mortgage rates remain near historically low levels, we do not anticipate that this level of mortgage sales gains will continue throughout the year. Also adding to the strong increase in noninterest income was a 19% increase in service charges on deposit accounts which grew from $1.4 million to $1.7 million as a result of increases in both business and retail accounts." "Net interest income after the provision for loan losses increased by 2% from $9.7 million in the first quarter of 2002 to $9.9 million for the first quarter of 2003. Net interest income performance was negatively impacted by a decline in the net interest margin from 4.12% in the first quarter of 2002 to 3.93% in the first quarter of 2003. We are pleased that the net interest margin improved from 3.77% in the fourth quarter of 2002, but expect margin pressures to continue due to overall lower asset yields and the generally lower interest rate environment," added Kubacki. Average loans for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 were $830 million versus $746 million during the first quarter of 2002 and $801 million for fourth quarter of 2002. Total loans as of March 31, 2003 were $827 million versus $745 million as of March 31, 2002 and $823 million as of December 31, 2002. Lakeland Financial's allowance for loan losses as of March 31, 2003 was $9.7 million, or 1.18% of gross loans, compared to $8.3 million, or 1.12% of gross loans, as of March 31, 2002 and $9.5 million, or 1.16% of gross loans as of December 31, 2002. Non-performing assets totaled $8.8 million as of March 31, 2003 versus $3.4 million on March 31, 2002 and $7.7 million as of December 31, 2002. The increase resulted primarily from the addition of a single commercial loan. The ratio of non-performing assets to loans was 1.06% on March 31, 2003 compared to 0.46% on March 31, 2002 and 0.94% at December 31, 2002. Kubacki commented, "Commercial loan demand slowed in the first quarter as our region continued to experience economic uncertainty. This reduction in demand, in conjunction with our adherence to diligent underwriting standards, led to relatively modest net loan growth in the quarter. Furthermore, we retained a conservative approach to our loan loss reserve by increasing the reserve during the quarter from $9.5 million to $9.7 million. Net charge offs totaled $458,000 in the quarter versus $139,000 in the first quarter of 2002 and $315,000 during the fourth quarter of 2002. We remain concerned with the overall weak economic conditions that have contributed to an increase in non-performing assets and believe we are taking appropriate actions to monitor and manage asset quality." For the quarter ended March 31, 2003, Lakeland Financial's average equity to average assets ratio was 7.07% compared to 6.80% for the first quarter of 2002 and 6.88% for the fourth quarter of 2002. Average stockholders' equity in the quarter was $85.6 million versus $75.2 million for the comparable period in 2002 and $82.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2002. Average total deposits for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 were $934 million versus $817 million for the comparable period in 2002 and $916 million for the fourth quarter of 2002. Lakeland Financial Corporation is a $1.2 billion bank holding company headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana. Lake City Bank serves Northern Indiana with 41 branches located in the following Indiana counties: Kosciusko, Elkhart, Allen, St. Joseph, DeKalb, Fulton, Huntington, LaGrange, Marshall, Noble, Pulaski and Whitley. A 42nd office is currently under construction in Warsaw and is expected to open in late 2003. Lakeland Financial Corporation may be accessed on its home page at www.lakecitybank.com. The Company's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under "LKFN". Marketmakers in Lakeland Financial Corporation common shares include Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Howe Barnes Investments, Inc., Raymond James & Associates, Inc., McDonald Investments, Inc., First Tennessee Capital Markets and Trident Securities. The Company's fixed rate cumulative trust preferred securities are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbols "LKFNP". The annual rate on the fixed rate securities is 9.0%. This document (including information incorporated by reference) contains, and future oral and written statements of the Company and its management may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of the Company. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the Company's management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "may," "will," "would," "could," "should" or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this document, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events. A number of factors, many of which are beyond the ability of the Company to control or predict, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in its forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the following: (i) the strength of the local and national economy; (ii) the economic impact of September 11th; (iii) changes in state and federal laws, regulations and governmental policies concerning the Company's general business; (iv) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of the Company's assets; (v) increased competition in the financial services sector and the inability to attract new customers; (vi) changes in technology and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (vii) the loss of key executives or employees; (viii) changes in consumer spending; (ix) unexpected results of acquisitions; (x) unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation involving the Company; and (xi) changes in accounting policies and practices. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Additional information concerning the Company and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect the Company's financial results, is included in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION FIRST QUARTER 2003 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited - Dollars in thousands except Share and Per Share Data) 3 Months Ended March 31 2003 2002 ------------- ------------- END OF PERIOD BALANCES Assets $ 1,221,616 $ 1,108,187 Deposits 961,494 844,751 Loans 826,865 744,940 Allowance for Loan Losses 9,742 8,309 Common Stockholders' Equity 86,067 75,683 AVERAGE BALANCES Assets Total Assets $ 1,210,872 $ 1,106,112 Earning Assets 1,113,508 1,025,975 Investments 275,204 273,724 Loans 829,647 745,597 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Total Deposits 934,078 817,353 Interest Bearing Deposits 776,931 678,262 Interest Bearing Liabilities 954,894 882,439 Common Stockholders' Equity 85,590 75,193 INCOME STATEMENT DATA Net Interest Income $ 10,558 $ 10,221 Net Interest Income-Fully Tax Equivalent 10,792 10,431 Provision for Loan Loss 667 502 Noninterest Income 4,372 3,345 Noninterest Expense 8,964 8,569 Net Income 3,515 2,954 PER SHARE DATA Basic Net Income Per Common Share $ 0.60 $ 0.51 Diluted Net Income Per Common Share 0.59 0.50 Cash Dividends Per Common Share 0.19 0.17 Book Value Per Common Share 14.80 13.02 Market Value - High 25.75 20.45 Market Value - Low 23.21 17.45 Basic Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding 5,813,984 5,813,984 Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding 5,957,134 5,901,581 KEY RATIOS Return on Average Assets 1.18% 1.08% Return on Average Common Stockholders' Equity 16.65 15.91 Efficiency (Noninterest Expense / Gross Interest Income plus Noninterest Income) 60.04 63.17 Average Equity to Average Assets 7.07 6.80 Net Interest Margin 3.93 4.12 Net Charge Offs to Average Loans 0.23 0.08 Loan Loss Reserve to Loans 1.18 1.12 Nonperforming Assets to Loans 1.06 0.46 Tier 1 Leverage 8.12 7.92 Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital 10.54 10.43 Total Capital 11.59 11.42 ASSET QUALITY Loans Past Due 90 Days or More $ 3,386 $ 213 Non-accrual Loans 5,208 1,703 Net Charge Offs 458 139 Other Real Estate Owned 109 1,435 Other Nonperforming Assets 62 51 Total Nonperforming Assets 8,765 3,402
LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS As of March 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002 (in thousands) March 31, December 31, 2003 2002 ------------ ------------ (Unaudited) ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and due from banks $ 52,344 $ 74,149 Short-term investments 8,190 13,000 ------------ ------------ Total cash and cash equivalents 60,534 87,149 Securities available-for-sale: U. S. Treasury and government agency securities 14,171 17,284 Mortgage-backed securities 221,498 222,036 State and municipal securities 40,527 34,785 ------------ ----------- Total securities available-for-sale 276,196 274,105 Real estate mortgages held-for-sale 7,001 10,395 Loans: Total loans 826,865 822,676 Less: Allowance for loan losses 9,742 9,533 ------------ ------------ Net loans 817,123 813,143 Land, premises and equipment, net 24,612 24,768 Accrued income receivable 5,124 4,999 Goodwill 4,970 4,970 Other intangible assets 1,005 1,042 Other assets 25,051 27,215 ------------ ------------ Total assets $ 1,221,616 $ 1,247,786 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits: Noninterest bearing deposits $ 167,558 $ 192,787 Interest bearing deposits 793,936 720,538 ------------ ------------ Total deposits 961,494 913,325 Short-term borrowings: Federal funds purchased 9,300 30,000 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 91,457 124,968 U.S. Treasury demand notes 581 4,000 Other borrowings 10,000 26,000 ------------ ------------ Total short-term borrowings 111,338 184,968 Accrued expenses payable 10,773 12,503 Other liabilities 1,246 2,417 Long-term borrowings 31,347 31,348 Guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in Company's subordinated debentures 19,351 19,345 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities 1,135,549 1,163,906 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock: No par value, 90,000,000 shares authorized, 5,813,984 shares issued and 5,770,565 outstanding as of March 31, 2003, and 5,813,984 shares issued and 5,767,010 outstanding at December 31, 2002 1,453 1,453 Additional paid-in capital 9,591 8,537 Retained earnings 73,230 70,819 Accumulated other comprehensive income 2,612 3,937 Treasury stock, at cost (819) (866) ------------ ------------ Total stockholders' equity 86,067 83,880 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,221,616 $ 1,247,786 ============ ============
LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME For the Three Month Ended March 31, 2003 and 2002 (in thousands except for share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, --------------------------- 2003 2002 ------------ ------------ INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME - ---------------------------- Interest and fees on loans: Taxable $ 11,833 $ 12,336 Tax exempt 63 33 ------------ ------------ Total loan income 11,896 12,369 Short-term investments 27 28 Securities: U.S. Treasury and government agency securities 170 395 Mortgage-backed securities 2,932 2,758 State and municipal securities 428 400 Other debt securities 0 115 ------------ ------------ Total interest and dividend income 15,453 16,065 INTEREST EXPENSE - ---------------- Interest on deposits 3,786 4,352 Interest on short-term borrowings 340 920 Interest on long-term borrowings 769 572 ------------ ------------ Total interest expense 4,895 5,844 ------------ ------------ NET INTEREST INCOME 10,558 10,221 - ------------------- Provision for loan losses 667 502 ------------ ------------ NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 9,891 9,719 - ------------------------- ------------ ------------ NONINTEREST INCOME - ------------------ Trust and brokerage fees 610 658 Service charges on deposit accounts 1,664 1,398 Other income (net) 1,019 928 Net gains on the sale of real estate mortgages held-for-sale 1,079 361 ------------ ------------ Total noninterest income 4,372 3,345 NONINTEREST EXPENSE - ------------------- Salaries and employee benefits 4,705 4,598 Occupancy and equipment expense 1,362 1,099 Other expense 2,897 2,872 ------------ ------------ Total noninterest expense 8,964 8,569 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE 5,299 4,495 - -------------------------------- Income tax expense 1,784 1,541 ------------ ------------ NET INCOME $ 3,515 $ 2,954 - ---------- ============ ============ BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING 5,813,984 5,813,984 BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $ 0.60 $ 0.51 - ------------------------------- ============ ============ DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING 5,957,134 5,901,581 DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $ 0.59 $ 0.50 - --------------------------------- ============ ============