FYE 12/31/04
Part II, Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS - Part II, Page 2
    

       Table 8A - Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses
     Table 9 - Securities
     Table 10 - Securities Maturity & Repricing Schedule
     Table 11 - Securities Weighted Maturity and Tax Equivalent Yield
                         by Classification
     Table 12 - Deposit Information
     Table 13 - Maturity Ranges of Time Deposits With Balances
                         More Than $100,000
     Table 14 - Funding Uses and Sources details the main components
                          of cash flows for 2002 thru 2004.
     Table 15 - Liquidity; Interest Rate Sensitivity
     Table 15A - Change in Net Interest Income Over One Year Horizon
     Table 16 - Capital Ratios
    
     Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
    
     Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
    
     Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
    
     Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
    
     Item 9B. Other Information
    

    



Potential Problem Loans

     As of December 31, 2004, one loan (not included in the non-accrual and the 90 day and over totals) totaling $426 thousand has been identified by loan management as being doubtful as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms. Analysis of possible workout plans does not anticipate any deficiency. The actual deficiency depends on the market for the equipment and real estate at the time of disposal.

     Management believes loans classified for regulatory purposes as loss, doubtful, or substandard that are not included in nonperforming or impaired loans do not represent or result from trends or uncertainties which will have a material impact on future operating results, liquidity, or capital resources. The most recent safety and soundness exam conducted by the FDIC as of December 31, 2003 identified $1,647,000 as Substandard loans and $44,000 as Loss loans. These loans have been watched by management.

     In addition to loans classified for regulatory purposes, management, also, designates certain loans for internal monitoring purposes in a watch category. Loans may be placed on management’s watch list as a result of delinquent status, concern about the borrower’s financial condition or the value of the collateral securing the loan, substandard classification during regulatory examinations, or simply as a result of management’s desire to monitor more closely a borrower’s financial condition and performance. Watch category loans may include loans with loss potential that are still performing and accruing interest and may be current under the terms of the loan agreement; however, management may have a significant degree of concern about the borrowers’ ability to continue to perform according to the terms of the loan. Loss exposure on these loans is typically evaluated based primarily upon the estimated liquidation value of the collateral securing the loan. Also, watch category loans may include credits which, although adequately secured and performing, reflect a past delinquency problem or unfavorable financial trends exhibited by the borrower.

     All watch list loans are subject to additional scrutiny and monitoring. Security Capital Corporation’s policies require loan officers to identify borrowers that should be monitored in this fashion and believe this process ultimately results in the identification of problem loans in a more timely fashion. At December 31, 2004, Security Capital Corporation in its Loan Loss Reserve Analysis classified $8,045,036 with a rating of Watch, $1,597,408 with a rating of Substandard, and $161,867 with a rating of Doubtful.

     All other real estate is carried by Security Capital Corporation at the lower of cost or market value less costs to dispose. Any normal expense of holding the other real estate is expensed as occurred. Any expenses from the other real estate that is substantial or that extends the life of the asset is capitalized.

     An analysis of the loan portfolio and the loan loss reserve or allowance is conducted on a quarterly basis by the President and loan administrators and approved by the Board of Directors to insure that the bank is well protected against any potential and/or unexpected loan losses. To arrive at the proper grades or classifications needed in the loan loss reserve analysis, each loan officer reviews each loan in his or her portfolio. The review process will include consideration of the payment history of the customer, bankruptcy status, and stimuli in the economy or in the area that may affect the future cash flow of the customer. The loan officer and/or the senior loan administrator will grade the loan as exceptional, satisfactory, watch, substandard or doubtful. This quarterly review and grading process is conducted on an ongoing basis to identify the loans that are non-performing as well as loans that no longer require an allocation in the loan loss reserve. The required reserve will fluctuate from quarter to quarter due to the loan portfolio performance being monitored.

     The composition of the allowance or reserve for loan losses is based on the risk elements in the loan portfolio. Loans with the highest risk are graded doubtful. These would be loans that have been restructured due to poor payment performance, insufficient collateral to support the loan balance, non-accrual loans and loans that have been modified due to a change in the financial condition of the borrower to such an extent that a loss would most normally be expected. Loans with the second highest risk are graded substandard. These loans normally portray extremely weak credit with a potential for either partial or total loss which must be recognized. With these loans, legal action is anticipated with the debt not being retired through liquidation of the collateral. The next risk level is the loans that are considered to be on the "watch" list. These loan customers display inadequate financial strength or credit to provide loan management with the assurance that they will meet the scheduled repayment plan. Loan customers who have filed bankruptcy present a high risk due to likelihood of the payment plan may not be re-affirmed. Due to the type of collateral or lack of collateral, consumer loans without real estate are considered another area of risk requiring more reserves. Agricultural loans, by the nature of the purpose and the unforeseen elements in the farming process, completes the loans identified as having more than the normal risks.

Table 8A - Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses
(Dollars in thousands)
 
  At December 31,
  2004   2003   2002   2001   2000
  Amount Percent   Amount Percent   Amount Percent   Amount Percent   Amount Percent
Commercial, Financial
     & Agricultural
$    538 14.95%   $    856 23.36%   $ 1,006 29.12%   $    679 22.34%   $ 1,116 38.22%
Real Estate -
     Construction & Development
522 14.51   461 12.58   298 8.63   227 7.47   230 7.88
Real Estate -
     Mortgage
1,735 48.22   1,533 41.83   1,246 36.06   1,040 34.22   968 33.15
Installment Loans
     to Individuals
780 21.68   732 19.97   816 23.62   859 28.27   538 18.42
Other Loans 23 0.64   26 0.71   28 0.81   25 0.82   36 1.23
Unallocated 0 0   57 1.56   61 1.77   209 6.88   32 1.10

Total Loans
$ 3,598 100.0   $3,665 100.0   $3,455 100.0   $3,039 100.0   $2,920 100.0

Note: Percent in the above table represents the amount represented by the loan type in the loan portfolio.

     The loan loss reserve at December 31, 2000 showed a small increase of $204 thousand from the previous year, which can be justified by the increase in the loan portfolio. The loan loss reserve at December 31, 2000 was represented by 15% of the substandard loans ($101 thousand), 50% of the doubtful loans ($43 thousand), 20% of the bankruptcy loans ($210 thousand), 5% of the credit card loans ($40 thousand), 4% of the agricultural loans ($732 thousand), 2% of the consumer loans without real estate collateral ($257 thousand), 2% of the watch loans ($96 thousand) and 1% for the remainder of the adjusted loan portfolio ($1,409 thousand). The primary reasons for major changes in the allocation from the previous year were: substandard loans decreased from $996 thousand to $676 thousand; consumer loans without real estate collateral dropped from $14.4 million to $12.8 million; and the risk factor (%) for credit card loans decreased from 10% to 5%. This decrease in the risk factor for credit card loans was due to the current analysis of the potential problem accounts along with the bank’s historical loss experience factor.

     At December 31, 2001, the loan loss reserve grew approximately $119 thousand from December 31, 2000. The allocation for substandard loans increased from $101 thousand to $169 thousand due to the increase in the loans in this risk category from $676 thousand to $1.1 million. Bankruptcy loans increased by approximately $800 and caused an increase in its loan loss reserve allocation of $156 thousand. The loans classified as agricultural loans decreased by approximately $1.6 million. This decrease with a decrease in the risk factor of 1.25% created a decrease in the agricultural loans allocation by $274 thousand. The allocation for consumer loans without real estate collateral increased by $204 thousand due to the increase from $12.8 million in 2000 to $23 million in 2001. Other variables in the loan loss reserve allocation remained constant. The allocation for December 31, 2001 is as follows: 15% of substandard loans, $169 thousand; 50% of doubtful loans, $39 thousand; 20% of bankruptcy loans, $367 thousand; 5% of credit card loans, $38 thousand; $2.75% of agricultural loans, $458 thousand; 2% of consumer loans without real estate collateral, $461 thousand; 2% of watch loans, $83 thousand and 1% of the remainder of the adjusted loan portfolio, $1,215 thousand.

     At December 31, 2002, the loan portfolio analysis required an increase in the loan loss reserve. The major stimulus for the increase was the growth in the loan portfolio from $170 million to $187.5 million. In addition, increases were made to the risk factors for the following categories: agricultural loans, 1.25% and consumer loans without real estate collateral, 1%. These risk factor increases were the result of a continuing study of the loan quality and the bank’s experience record in these categories. A decrease in the amount allocated for doubtful loans from $38 thousand to $7 thousand was attributed to a decrease in the balance of loans with this grade. The loan loss reserve at December 31, 2002 was allocated as follows: 15% of substandard loans, $201 thousand; 50% of doubtful loans, $7 thousand; 20% of bankruptcy loans, $350 thousand; 5% of credit card loans, $39 thousand; 4% of agricultural loans, $742 thousand; 3% of consumer loans without real estate collateral, $645 thousand; 2% of watch loans, $133 thousand; and 1% of the remainder of the adjusted loan portfolio, $1,277 thousand.

     Due to the growth in the loan portfolio from $187.5 million to $204.4 million during 2003, the loan portfolio analysis required an increase in the loan loss reserve. Another stimuli for the growth in the reserve was the increase of 4% in the risk factor for the category of watch loans. The assigned risk factors are the result of a continuing study of the loan quality and the bank’s experience record in these categories. The allocation for doubtful loans reflected an increase of $17 thousand primarily due to using a specific allocation instead of the 50% of the loan balance as used in previous periods. A specific allocation is a deficiency when the balance of the loans exceeds the market value of the collateral. The loan loss reserve at December 31, 2003 was allocated as follows: 15% of substandard loans, $166 thousand; specific allocation of doubtful loans, $25 thousand; 20% of bankruptcy loans, $439 thousand; 5% of credit card loans, $38 thousand; 4% of agricultural loans, $575 thousand; 2% of consumer loans without real estate collateral, $540 thousand; 6% of watch loans, $260 thousand; and 1% of the remainder of the adjusted loan portfolio, $1,622 thousand.

     At December 31, 2004, the loan loss reserve reflected a small decrease of $67 thousand from the previous year. This decrease was due to an intensive evaluation of the loan quality and an aggressive recognition of loan loss. The growth of the loan portfolio spurred an increase in the potential risk areas. The loan loss reserve at December 31, 2004 was composed of the following: 10% of substandard loans, $160 thousand; an allocation for deemed uncollectible doubtful loans, $113 thousand; 16% of bankruptcy loans, $448 thousand; 6% of credit card loans, $49 thousand; 3% of agricultural loans, $288 thousand; 2% of consumer loans without real estate collateral, $558 thousand; 3% of watch loans, $202 thousand; and 1% of the remainder of the adjusted loan portfolio, $780 thousand. Changes were made in the risk factor (%) due to the ongoing analysis of the potential loss elements within the actual loan categories. The additional risk were allocated with increases in the following categories at December 31, 2004: 1% for credit card loans and 26% for deposit overdrafts. Lower risk factors were allocated with decreases in the following categories at December 31, 2004: 5% for substandard loans; 4% for bankruptcy loans; 1% for agricultural loans; 3% for watch loans.

     Loan charge offs in 2003 and 2004 were $710 and $1,128 thousand, respectively, reflecting a significant increase over the average loan charge offs of $662 thousand for the prior three years. This increase in loan charge offs mandated the need to maintain the increase in provisions for the Allowance for Loan Losses for 2003 and 2004, respectively, $546 thousand and $637 thousand. The regulatory exam as of December 31, 2003, however, classified $1.6 million of loans as substandard, down from $3.1 million as reflected in the regulatory exam as of December 31, 2001which was a consideration in the analysis of needed loan provisions. Recoveries reflected an increase in 2004 from $374 thousand to $424 thousand as a result of the diligent efforts by loan and deposit personnel to regain principal from the classified loan activity. The ratio of the Allowance for Loan Losses to Loan for the other years presented shows a small increase with each year.
 


Securities

 Securities are identified as either Available for Sale, Held to Maturity or Other Securities.   Securities held to maturity are those securities which Security Capital Corporation has both the intent and the ability to hold to maturity and are reported at the amortized cost.  Securities available for sale are those securities which Security Capital Corporation may decide to sell if needed for liquidity, asset/liability management or other reasons.  Securities that are available for sale are reported at market value with the unrealized gains or losses included as a separate component of equity, net of tax.  Other securities are carried at cost and are investments in FHLB, First National Banker’s Bankshares and Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation.

Table 9 - Securities
(in thousands)
    
  2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
Securities Available for Sale          
U. S. Treasuries   702 713 1,007 1,506
U.S. Agencies 23,316 28,560 15,026 1,032 4,017
Mortgage Backed 22,419 9,611 17,158 14,045 14,664
State, Municipals & Other 50,934 37,447 41,982 45,972 47,899
Total Securities AFS 96,669 76,320 74,879 62,056 68,086

Securities Held to Maturity
         
U. S. Treasuries 0 0 0 0 0
U. S. Agencies 0 0 0 0 0
Mortgage Backed 0 0 0 0 0
State, Municipals & Other 2,050 2,053 0 0 0
Total Securities HTM 2,050 2,053 0 0 0

Other Securities
1,259 991 738 717 682

Total Securities
99,978 79,364 75,617 62,773 68,768
 

The security portfolio is composed of U. S. Treasury securities, U. S. Agency securities, State and Municipal securities - both tax-exempt and taxable, equities, and mortgage-backed securities.

Table 10 - Securities Maturity & Repricing Schedule
For 12/31/2004
(in thousands)
 
  1 Year
& Less
  After 1 Year
Thru 5 Years
  5 to 10
Years
  Over
10 Years
Agencies
  Fair Value 1,985   1,499   6,017   13,815
  Book Yield 2.547   3.170   4.410   4.350
 
Taxable Municipals
  Fair Value 912   1,125   171   44
  Book Yield 6.189   5.725   4.640   4.910
 
Municipals
  Fair Value 7,300   17,621   10,994   14,820
  Book Yield 3.920   3.339   4.090   4.820

Equity FHLB
0   0   0   1,005
Book Yield             2.440

Other Securities
0   0   0   254

MBS
             
  Fair Value 0   0   0   22,419
  Book Yield             5.014

Total Fair Values
10,197   20,245   17,182   52,357
Weigh Bk Yields 3.816   3.527   4.198   4.765
Table 11 - Securities Weighted Maturity and Tax Equivalent Yield by Classification
December 31, 2004
    
  Weighted
Maturity
  Weighted
Tax-Equivalent Yield
U. S. Agencies 10.22 Yrs   4.060%
Mortgage Backed 3.28 Yrs   4.780%
Taxable Municipals 2.25 Yrs   5.830%
Tax Exempt Municipals 6.79 Yrs   5.890%
    
Total Securities Portfolio
7.54 Yrs   5.048%

     The weighted tax-equivalent yields reflected in the table above were calculated using amortized costs and a tax rate of 34%

     The securities portfolio carries varying degrees of risk. Investments in U. S. Treasury and U. S. Agency securities have little or no credit risk. Mortgage-backed securities are substantially issues of federal agencies. Obligations of states and political subdivisions are the areas of highest potential credit exposure in the portfolio. This risk is minimized through the purchase of high quality investments. When purchased, obligations of states and political subdivisions and corporate bonds must have a credit rating by Moody’s or Standard and Poor’s of "A" or better. The risk of non-rated municipal bonds is minimized by limiting the amounts invested in local issues. Management believes the non-rated securities are of high equality. No securities of an individual issuer exceeded 10% of Security Capital Corporation’s shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2004. Security Capital Corporation does not use off-balance sheet derivative financial instruments as defined in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 119, "Disclosure about Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments."

     Though earning assets increased from 2000 through 2002, the security portfolio balances were not reciprocal as when securities matured the proceeds during those years funded the increase in the loan portfolio. In 2003 and 2004, the securities investment was increased by approximately $21 million as investment decisions favored securities investments when adequate loan funding was maintained.
    

 

Deposits

     Security Capital Corporation offers a wide variety of deposit services to individual and commercial customers, such as non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, money market deposit accounts, and time deposit. The deposit base provides the major funding source for earning assets. Total average deposits have shown steady growth over the past few years. Time deposits continue to be the largest single source of Security Capital Corporation’s deposit base.

     A five year schedule of average balances of deposits by type is presented in Table 12. Also, the maturities of time deposits greater than $100,000 is presented in Table 13.

Table 12 - Deposit Information
(in thousands)
 
  At December 31,
2004   2003   2002   2001   2000
Amount %   Amount %   Amount %   Amount %   Amount %
Non-interest Bearing                            
  Demand 51,557     47,034     41,552     38,736     42,321  
  Savings 241     226     213     181     205  
  
Interest Bearing
                           
   Demand 123,215 1.04   93,409 1.00   79,950 1.34   70,591 2.39   73,049 3.14
   Savings 26,663 1.05   22,780 1.13   18,127 1.58   16,097 2.01   16,560 2.03
  Time Deposits      114,125 1.95        114,998 2.11        110,189 2.67        114,704 4.73        103,388 5.52
  $ 315,801     $ 278,447     $ 250,031     $ 240,309     $ 235,523  

Table 13 - Maturity Ranges of Time Deposits
With Balances More Than $100,000
As of December 31, 2004
(in thousands)
 
3 Months or Less $ 22,198
Over 3 Months thru 6 Months 7,271
Over 6 Months thru 12 Months 10,501
Over 12 Months     8,714
  $ 48,684

     Security Capital Corporation in its normal course of business will acquire large certificates of deposit (time deposits), generally from public entities that exhibit a variety of maturities. These funds are acquired on a bid basis and are considered to be part of the deposit base of Security Capital Corporation.

 


Borrowings

     Aside from the core deposit base and large denomination certificates of deposit mentioned above, the remaining funding sources include short-term and long-term borrowings. As of December 31, 2004, Security Capital Corporation’s short-term borrowings consisted of $1,497,000 of the Treasury Tax and Loan open-end note and $8,634,000 borrowed from the Federal Home Loan Bank. As of December 31, 2003, Security Capital Corporation’s short-term borrowings consisted only of $930,000 in the Treasury, Tax and Loan open-end note and $8,237,000 borrowed from the Federal Home Loan Bank. As of December 31, 2002, Security Capital Corporation had $9,613,000 in borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank and $316,000 in Treasury, Tax and Loan open-end note. Security Capital Corporation foresees short-term borrowings to be a continued source of liquidity and will continue to use these borrowings as a method to fund short-term needs.

     Security Capital Corporation at the end of 2004 had long-term debt in the amount of $8,634,272 with scheduled principal payments of $370,787 due to the Federal Home Loan Bank in 2005. The rates on the debt with Federal Home Loan Bank as of December 31, 2004 ranged from 2.335% to 6.575% with the maturities ranging to 2024. The maximum month-end balance during 2004 with Federal Home Loan Bank occurred at the end of the year with the balance of $8,634,272. For 2004, the average outstanding long-term balance was $7,694,000 for debt with Federal Home Loan Bank.


Liquidity and Rate Sensitivity

     Liquidity management is the process by which Security Capital Corporation ensures that adequate liquid funds are available to meet financial commitments on a timely basis. These commitments including honoring withdrawals by depositors, funding credit obligations to borrowers, servicing long-term obligations, making shareholder dividend payments, paying operating expenses, funding capital expenditures and maintaining reserve requirements. Interest rate risk is the exposure to Corporation earnings and capital from changes in future interest rates. All financial institutions assume interest rate risk as an integral part of normal operations. Managing and measuring the interest rate risk is the process that ranges from reducing the exposure of Security Capital Corporation’s interest margin regarding swings in interest rates assuring that there are sufficient capital and liquidity to support future balance sheet growth.

     Liquidity risk is the risk to a bank’s earnings and capital arising from its inability to meet obligations when they come due without incurring losses. Bank management must ensure that sufficient funds are available at a reasonable cost to meet potential demands from both funds providers and borrowers.

     Security Capital Corporation addresses short–term liquidity from both an asset liquidity and a liability liquidity viewpoint. Short-term asset liquidity is provided by money market assets, the investment portfolio, and readily saleable bank assets. Short-term liability liquidity is measured by the liabilities considered to be more volatile in nature and more likely to be sensitive to changes in interest rates. Short-term liquidity is monitored thru the asset/liability reports in a measure of a coverage ratio and a crisis coverage ratio. These ratios measure the ability of the bank to raise cash quickly and how many times this cash will cover volatile liabilities. For December 31, 2004, the coverage ratio was 5.03X - which was in compliance of the policy limit of 1X. Of this ratio, the calculated reserves or the source for cash was $85.7 million which would be needed to meet the demand of the identified volatile liabilities and unused loan commitments of $17 million and $12.6 million, respectively. The crisis ratio looks at the coverage of volatile liabilities under a scenario where cash is needed immediately. The crisis ratio for December 31, 2004 was 1.97X, adequately within the policy limit of .50X. The identified reserves for a crisis ratio totaled $67 million and the volatile liabilities and unused loan commitments totaled $55 million. Additionally, the bank monitors liquidity by looking at the ratio of cash and short-term investments versus non-core funding. The liquidity ratio for December 31, 2004 was in compliance with the policy limit of 15% with a ratio of 22.58%. This ratio measures the net cash and short-term marketable assets of $60 million to the net deposits and short-term liabilities of $266 million. The corporation’s dependency ratio complied with policy with a ratio of 1.97% at December 31, 2004. This ratio measures the net volatile liabilities to the earning assets less short-term investments.

     Long-term liquidity is the ability of the bank to maintain its reputation in the market and to produce an acceptable return to its shareholders. Adverse effects of reputation deterioration could cause depositors and other funds providers as well as investors, to seek higher compensation and negatively impact the bank’s earnings and capital. If negative public opinion occurred, withdrawals of funding could become debilitating. The bank will take steps to minimize its reputation risk and the potential impact on liquidity. One step is to monitor its reliance on credit-sensitive funding. Another issue that is monitored is asset growth. Strategic consideration will be given to the development of new business. A significant component of reputation risk is the underlying credit underwriting process of the financial institution. Continued stringent underwriting standards for both existing and for new business will be employed. Additionally, concentrations of credit will be closely monitored.

     At December 31, 2004, we had outstanding loan origination commitments and unused commercial and commercial and retail lines of credit of $41.9 million. Letters of credit commitments totaling $15.7 million consisted of financial standby letters of credit of $10.4 million, performance standby letters of credit of $768 thousand and commercial letters of credit of $4.5 million. We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds available to meet current origination and other lending commitments. As a contingency plan for significant funding needs, the Asset/Liability Management Committee may also consider the sale of securities, sale of loans and/or the temporary curtailment of lending activities. Certificates of deposit that are scheduled to mature within one year totaled approximately $82.9 million at December 31, 2004. We expect to retain a substantial majority of these certificates of deposit.

     The asset/liability committee is responsible for managing liquidity issues and interest rate risk, among other matters. Various interest rate movements are factored into a simulation model to assist the asset/liability committee in assessing interest rate risk. The committee analyzes the results of the simulation model to formulate strategies to effectively manage the interest rate risk that may exist.

     The liquidity of Security Capital Corporation is dependent on the receipt of dividends from First Security Bank. Management expects that in the aggregate, First Security Bank will continue to have the ability to provide adequate funds to Security Capital Corporation.

     The Interest Rate Risk Management System is comprised of six different steps. They are: Board Oversight; Senior Management Oversight; Risk Limits and Controls; Risk Identification and Measurement; Risk Monitoring and Reporting; and Independent Review. A strategic plan highlighting risk tolerance levels is established and monitored by the Board. Senior management implements the strategic plan of goals, objectives and risk limits. Risk limits are set for Earnings at Risk, Gap Analysis, Economic Value and Value at Risk. The status of liquidity and rate sensitivity is forecasted in a quarterly report, Asset/Liability Performance Analysis which is provided by an independent outside organization. The resulting analysis report notifies Security Capital Corporation of compliance with the limitations/goals established by Security Capital Corporation and regulatory agencies as well as projecting a flat rate scenario where rates do not change from the starting point of the analysis, the scenario of rates increasing by 200 and 300 basis points and the scenario of rates decreasing by 200 or 300 basis points.

     The areas of interest rate risk which Security Capital Corporation is susceptible are Repricing Risk, Option Risk and Yield Curve/Basis Risk. Repricing Risk is the difference in the timing of the assets and the liabilities due to either maturities or repricing within a certain time frame. Option Risk is the interest rate related options embedded in the bank’s assets and liabilities which change the cash flow characteristics of the assets and liabilities. Yield Curve/Basis Risk are the changes in the relationship between different interest rates with the same maturity or interest rates across a maturity spectrum which create compression or expansion of net interest margins.

     Gap Analysis is the analytical tools that places maturing and repricing assets and liabilities into time buckets to measure the short and long term pricing imbalances for a given period. The broad guidelines set by Security Capital Corporation for this measure are set in time frames of three months, six months, and twelve months with a +/- cumulative gap position limit of 30%. Earnings at Risk (EAR), another analysis tool, is considered management’s best source of managing short-term interest rate risk (in a one-year time frame.) The EAR variance is the percentage change in net interest income over 12 months relative to the base case scenario (with rates being flat) for a +/- instantaneous parallel movement. The first limit or level is set at 10% of net interest income which will serve as a warning to management. The second level of 15% represents a risk earnings and is not acceptable to management. When this occurs, an explanation of the variance is reported to Asset/Liability Committee and to the Board of Directors with an action plan to decrease the variance. Among the possible actions are loan sales, use of FHLB borrowings and investment portfolio restructuring. Economic Value of Equity is the tool for measuring long-term interest rate risk. This tool measures the long-term safety and soundness of the institution being compromised for the sake of short-term results. The two limits of Economic Value of Equity are level I designated having a variance of 30-39% and level II designated having a variance of 40% or higher and uses the same concern or action level as for Earnings at Risk

     The analysis performed using December 31, 2004 data projecting for the period ending December 31, 2005 reflected the net interest income at $16.3 million. There were no exceptions to policy for the 12 month period. Return on Assets and Return on Equity at 1.35% and 12.31%, respectively, compare to December 31, 2004 actuals at 1.65% and 14.22%, respectively. Historical comparison of the analysis show a third quarter (2004) of 1.65% Return on Assets and 13.45% Return on Equity. The model for December 31, 2004 shows asset sensitivity as rates ramp up. The net interest income increases 1.74% in the 200 ramp up and 3.42% in the up 300 ramp. Economic Value of Equity increased 10.12% in the up 200 ramp. The down 200 ramp results in a decrease to net interest income of 3.32% which is well within the policy limit of 10%. As rates move down 100 basis points we see a decrease in net interest income of 1.87% . The recommendations from the analysis is to move available funds from Fed Funds (a "waiting on the Fed" strategy) to a one time callable agency security to minimize the extension exposure.

     First Security Bank’s source of funding is predominantly core deposits consisting of both commercial and individual deposits, maturities of securities, repayments of loan principal and interest, federal funds purchased, and long-term borrowings from the FHLB. With the deposit base being diversified between individual and commercial accounts, First Security Bank avoids dependence on large concentrations of funds. Security Capital Corporation does not solicit certificates of deposit from brokers. The primary sources of liquidity on the asset side of the balance sheet are federal funds sold and securities classified as available for sale. Most of the investment securities portfolio are classified in the available for sale category and are subject to be sold should liquidity needs arise.

     Along with the cash provided by operations of $5.5 million in 2002, the cash available for use was provided by an increase of deposits of $30 million and a net increase of borrowings of $2.8 million. These funds were used to provide for an increase in loan demand of $17.6 million, the increase of an investment of $12.4 million in securities, the paying of a cash dividend of $2 million, the increase of $8.6 million in federal funds sold, the addition of buildings and equipment of $1.6 million and the purchase of bank owned life insurance of $3 million.

     In 2003, funds available for use were basically provided by net income adjusted for non-cash transactions for a total of $6.9 million, maturities and calls of securities of $47 million, long-term debt advances of $3.3 million and withdrawal of certificates of deposits of $1.3 million. The major use of the funds provided were to invest $52.8 million in securities and $16.9 million in loans. Further funding was provided by the increase of deposits of $22.8 million. Other cash uses during 2003 were to fund the cash dividends paid on common stock ($2.2 million) and to retire debt of $4 million.

     In 2004, the funds provided by operation activities totaled $6.4 million. The funds available from operations, maturities, calls and sales of securities of $36 million, and increases in deposits of $45 million were used to invest in securities of $59 million and in loans of $30 million. Other major uses of funds were cash dividends of $2.5 million and investment in buildings and locations of $2.9 million.

Table 14 - Funding Uses and Sources details the main components of cash flows for 2002 thru 2004.
    
  2004     2003       2002  
  Average
Balance
Increase/ (Decrease)
Amount
% Change   Average
Balance
Increase/ (Decrease)
Amount
% Change   Average
Balance
Increase/ (Decrease)
Amount
% Change
Funding Uses
Loans 221,309 23,495 11.88   197,814 18,519 10.33   179,295 1,032 0.58
Securities* 96,219 10,637 12.43   85,582 19,164 28.85   66,418 15 0.02
Federal Funds Sold 4,488 -924 -17.07   5,412 -496  8.40   5,908 1,153 24.25
  322,016 33,208 11.50   288,808 37,187 14.78   251,621 2,200 0.88
Funding Sources
Noninterest Bearing Deposits
  Demand Deposits 51,557 4,523 9.62   47,034 5,482 5482.00   41,552 2,816 7.27
  Savings Deposits 241 15 6.64   226 13 6.10   213 32 17.68
Interest Bearing Deposits
  Demand Deposits 123,215 29,806 31.91   93,409 13,459 16.83   79,950 9,359 13.26
  Savings Deposits 26,663 3,883 17.05   22,780 4,653 25.67   18,127 2,030 12.61
  Time Deposits 114,125 -873 -0.76   114,998 4,809 4.36   110,189 -4,515 -3.94
Borrowings 8,727 -118 -1.33   8,845 -1,589  15.23   10,434 2,281 27.98
  324,528 37,236 12.96   287,292 26,827 10.30   260,465 12,003 4.83

*Cost basis is used for securities instead of market values.

 

     Table 15 - Liquidity and Interest Rate Sensitivity reflects interest earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities by maturity distribution. Product lines repricing in time periods predetermined by contractual agreements are included in the respective maturity categories.

Table 15 - Liquidity; Interest Rate Sensitivity
(in thousands)
 
  As of December 31, 2004
  Less
3 Mos
Over 3 Mos
thru 1 Yr
Over 1 yr
thru 3 Yr
Over 3 Yrs Total
  Loans 120,892 28,504 39,388 45,619 234,403
  Short Term Investments 14,591 - - - 14,591
  Investment Securities 24,432 25,530 18,404 31,612 99,978
  Other - - - 3,902 3,902
Total Interest Earning Assets 159,915 54,034 57,792 81,133 352,874

Interest Bearing Liabilities
         
  NOW 18,301 - 6,061 48,679 73,041
  Money Market 23,725 - 4,271 34,439 62,435
  Savings Deposits 10,798 - 1,989 15,629 28,416
  Time Deposits 39,909 42,954 26,426 6,775 116,064
  Short-Term Borrowings 1,497 - - - 1,497
  Long-Term Borrowings 71 300 1,800 6,463 8,634
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 94,301 43,254 40,547 111,985 217,046

Rate Sensitive Assets (RSA)
159,915 213,949 271,741 352,874 352,874
Rate Sensitive Liabilities (RSL) 94,301 137,555 178,102 290,087 290,087
Rate Sensitive Gap 65,614 10,780 17,245 30,852 135,828
Rate Sensitive Cumulative Gap 65,614 76,394 93,639 62,787 135,828
Cumulative % of Earning Assets 18.59% 21.65% 26.54% 17.79% 38.49%
Cumulative % of Total Assets 19.28% 22.45% 27.52% 18.45% 39.92%
 

     Interest rate risk can also be measured by analyzing the extent to which the repricing of assets and liabilities are mismatched to create an interest sensitivity "gap." An asset or liability is said to be interest rate sensitive within a specific time period. The interest rate sensitivity gap is defined as the difference between the amount of interest earning assets maturing or repricing within a specific time period and the amount of interest bearing liabilities maturing or repricing within that same time period. A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest rate sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities. A gap is considered negative when the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive assets. During a period of rising interest rates, therefore, a negative gap would tend to adversely affect the net interest income. Conversely, during a period of falling interest rates, a negative gap position would tend to result in an increase in net interest income.

     As of December 31, 2004, Security Capital Corporation had a positive gap of 14.60% in a 12 month time frame in a rate ramp of 200, well within the policy of a +/- 35.

     Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the foregoing table. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods 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 interest rates on other types of assets may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels would likely deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table. Therefore, we do not rely solely on a gap analysis to manage our interest rate risk, but rather we use what we believe to be the more reliable simulation model - relating to changes in net interest income.


Income Sensitivity :
Based on simulation modeling at December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, our net interest income would change over a one-year time period due to changes in interest rates as follows:

Table 15A - Change in Net Interest Income Over One Year Horizon
(dollars in thousands)
 
Changes in Levels
of Interest Rates
at December 31, 2004   at December 31, 2003
$ Change % Chg   $ Change % Chg
     Increase 2.00% $ 285 1.74%   $ 418 3.15%
     Increase 1.00%   185 1.13     195 1.47
     Decrease 1.00%  -306 -1.87    -243 -1.83
     Decrease 2.00%  -542 -3.32    -439 -3.31

     Analysis of the simulation presented indicates as of December 31, 2003 there is little short term interest rate risk as the projected decrease in net interest income would be limited to 3.31% in a down 200 basis point rate ramp. As of December 31, 2004, the asset sensitivity is evident as reflected in the projected 1.74% increase in the up 200 ramp. The down 200 ramp as of December 31, 2004 results in a decrease to net interest income of 3.32%, well within the policy limit of (10%).


Capital Adequacy

     Security Capital Corporation and First Security Bank are subject to various regulatory capital guidelines as required by federal and state banking agencies, as discussed in greater detail under Item 1 hereof. These guidelines define the various components of core capital and assign risk weights to various categories of assets.

     The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 ("FDICIA") requires federal regulatory agencies to define capital tiers. These are: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized. Under these regulations, a "well-capitalized" institution must achieve a Tier I risk-based capital ration of at least 6.00%, and a total capital ratio of at least 10.00%, and a leverage ratio of at least 5.00% and not be under a capital directive order. Failure to meet capital requirements can initiate regulatory action that could have a direct material effect on Security Capital Corporation’s financial statements. If adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If undercapitalized, capital distributions, asset growth and expansion is limited, in addition to the institution being required to submit a capital restoration plan.

     Management believes Security Capital Corporation and First Security Bank meet all the capital requirements as of December 31, 2004, as noted below in Table 16 - Capital Ratios, and is well-capitalized under the guidelines established by the banking regulators. To be well-capitalized, Security Capital Corporation and First Security Bank must maintain the prompt corrective action capital guidelines described above.

     Security Capital Corporation increased the amount of dividends paid to $2,484,937 in 2004 compared to $2,243,187 in 2003, an increase of $241,750 or 10.78%.

Table 16 - Capital Ratios
(Dollars in thousands)
 
  As of December 31,
  2004 2003 2002
Tier 1 Capital      
  Total Tier 1 Capital 39,486 35,690 32,496

Total Capital
     
  Tier 1 Capital 39,486 35,690 32,496
  Allowable Allowance for Loan Losses 3,373 2,940 2,738
Total Capital 42,859 38,630 35,234

Risk Weighted Assets
     
  Net Average Assets 378,931 334,653 313,327
  Total Risk Weighted Assets 271,296 234,441 218,436

Risk Based Ratios
     
  Tier 1 Leverage Ratio 10.42 10.79 10.50
  Tier 1 Risk Based Capital Ratio 14.55 15.22 14.88
  Total Risk Based Capital Ratio 15.8 16.48 16.13
 


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

There were no off-balance sheet arrangements existing at December 31, 2004.


Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations

(in thousands) Payment due by period
Contractual Obligations Total Less than
1 year
1-3
years
3-5
years
More than
5 years
Total 8,663 381 1,819 2,883 3,580
Long-Term Debt Obligations 8,634 371 1,800 2,883 3,580
Capital Lease Obligations 0 0 0 0 0
Operating Lease Obligations 29 10 19 0 0
Purchase Obligations 0 0 0 0 0
Other Long-Term Liabilities Reflected on the Registrant's Balance Sheet under GAAP 0 0 0 0 0
Total 8,663 381 1,819 2,883 3,580

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

     Market risk is the potential of loss arising from adverse changes in interest rates and prices. The Company is exposed to market risk as a consequence of the normal course of conducting its business activities. Financial products that expose the Company to market risk include investment securities, loans, deposits and debt. The Company's market risk management process involves measuring, monitoring, controlling and managing risks that can significantly impact the Company's financial position and operating results. In this management process, market risks are balanced with expected returns in an effort to enhance earnings performance and shareholder value, while limiting the volatility of each.. Normal business transactions expose the Company's balance sheet profile to varying degrees of market risk. The Company's primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk. A key element in the process of managing market risk involves oversight by senior management and the Board of Directors as to the level of such risk assumed by the Company in its balance sheet. The Board of Directors reviews and approves risk management policies, including risk limits and guidelines and delegates oversight functions to the Asset Liability Management Committee ("ALCO"). The ALCO, consisting of senior business and finance officers, monitors the Company's market risk exposure and as market conditions dictate, modifies balance sheet positions.

 

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

(To be imported)

 

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Not Applicable

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

     As defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e), a company's "disclosure controls and procedures" means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms.

     As of December 31, 2004 (the "Evaluation Date"), the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in the Exchange Act Rules. Based on their evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are sufficiently effective to ensure that material information relating to the Company and required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Controls

     Subsequent to the Evaluation Date, there have been no significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls.
 

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

Not Applicable
 

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