10-K 1 l09658ae10vk.txt PEOPLES OHIO FINANCIAL CORPORATION 10-K/FYE 6-30-04 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended JUNE 30, 2004 Commission File Number: 333-68802 PEOPLES OHIO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) OHIO 31-1795575 (State or other jurisdiction I.R.S. Employer of incorporation or organization) Identification No. 635 SOUTH MARKET STREET, TROY, OHIO 45373 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number: (937) 339-5000 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE PER SHARE (Title of Class) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ] Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of the Form 10-K or any other amendment to this Form 10-K. [X] Indicated by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X] The aggregate market value of the voting common shares held by non-affiliates of the registrant, i.e., persons other than directors and executive officers of the registrant as of December 31, 2003 was $22,541,999. The registrant had 7,255,745 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of September 13, 2004. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Portions of the 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders are incorporated into Part II of this Form 10-K. Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 2004 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated into Part III of this Form 10-K. INDEX

PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS GENERAL Peoples Ohio Financial Corporation (the "Company") is based in west central Ohio and is the parent company of Peoples Savings Bank of Troy (the "Bank"). The Company was formed during the year ended June 30, 2002 to provide various benefits to the Bank, as well as to take advantage of a more effective structure for expanded financial activities. The Company is a savings and loan holding company and is subject to regulation by the Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS") and the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). At June 30, 2004, the Company had total assets of $193.2 million, total deposits of $114.2 million and total stockholders' equity of $24.4 million. The Company's principal business is conducted primarily through its subsidiary, the Bank. Accordingly, all references to the Company include the Bank, unless otherwise indicated. The Bank, a state chartered savings and loan association, was originally chartered in 1890 as an Ohio mutual building and savings association and completed a successful stock conversion in December 1989. The Bank is primarily engaged in attracting retail deposits from Miami and northern Montgomery counties and the investment of those deposits, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, in mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family residential real estate throughout those same areas. The Bank also originates loans secured by multifamily real estate (over four units) and nonresidential real estate, consumer loans, including automobile loans, home equity and home improvement loans, secured and unsecured lines-of-credit, and commercial loans. In addition to traditional banking services, the Bank provides full trust services through its trust department. The Bank also invests in U.S. government and agency obligations, interest-bearing deposits in other banks, mortgage backed securities and other investments permitted by applicable law. The Bank's principal sources of income are interest on loans and fees for service charges and, to a lesser extent, interest and dividends on investments. The Bank obtains funds for its lending and investment activities through gathering deposits, payments received from outstanding loans, and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (the "FHLB"). As a state-chartered savings and loan association, the Bank is regulated by the OTS and the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions ("ODFI"). MARKET AREA AND COMPETITION The Company is a community-oriented savings institution offering a variety of financial products and services to meet the needs of the communities it serves. The Company's deposit gathering is concentrated in the communities surrounding its six offices located in the municipalities of Troy, Piqua and Clayton, Ohio, which are part of Miami and Montgomery counties. Miami county has historically benefited from the presence of several regional manufacturing and distribution operations, as well as a variety of metal fabricating related businesses. Montgomery county comprises the greater Dayton metropolitan area and is adjacent to Miami county. These counties are the primary market area for the Bank's lending and deposit gathering activities. The Company faces significant competition both in making loans and in attracting deposits. The Company faces direct competition from a significant number of financial institutions operating in its market area, many with a state-wide or regional presence and in some cases a national presence. Many of these financial institutions are significantly larger and have greater financial resources than the Company. The Company's competition for loans comes principally from commercial banks, savings and loan associations, mortgage banking companies, credit unions and insurance companies. Its most direct competition for deposits has historically come from savings and loan associations and commercial banks. In addition, the Company faces increasing competition for deposits from non-bank institutions such as brokerage firms and insurance companies. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT In addition to historical information, this Annual Report may include certain forward-looking statements based on current management expectations. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those management expectations. Factors that could cause future results to vary from current management expectations include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government, changes in tax policies, rates and regulations of federal, state and local tax authorities, changes in interest rates, deposit flows, the cost of funds, demand for loan products, demand for financial services, competition, changes in the composition or quality of the Bank's loan and investment portfolios, changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines, and other economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, products, services and prices. The Company does not undertake--and specifically disclaims any obligation--to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. LENDING ACTIVITIES The Company originates residential and multi-family real estate loans for the purchase, refinance, construction, and development of real property. Mortgage loans generally are made up to thirty years in length. In addition, the Company originates consumer loans, where more emphasis is placed upon the individual's credit worthiness and less upon the value of the collateral. Consequently, these consumer loans are riskier than conventional mortgage loans, and carry a higher rate of interest to offset additional risk. Generally, consumer loans are written for terms not to exceed ten (10) years. In addition, from time to time, the Company originates commercial loans, secured by both real estate and based on the credit worthiness of the borrower. Commercial loan originations are attempted to be done in a conservative manner and require careful loan underwriting, particularly in the areas of capacity to repay, collateral and credit terms. These principles are followed to protect the Company against excessive risk in the loan portfolio. Management takes into account local business conditions, the economy, and future capital requirements of the Company when originating these loans. The Company refinances existing commercial loans if doing so will improve the Company's collateral position or otherwise strengthen the loan. The commercial loan portfolio, while a relatively small portion of the entire loan portfolio, has begun to grow over time as a result of more aggressively pursuing creditworthy commercial borrowers in the Company's lending area. LOAN PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION. The following table presents certain information concerning of the composition of the consolidated loan portfolio at the dates indicated.

LOAN PORTFOLIO MATURITY SCHEDULE The following table sets forth certain information regarding the contractual maturity of the Company's loan portfolio by type of loan at June 30, 2004. Contractual principal repayments of loans do not necessarily reflect the actual term of the Company's loan portfolio. The average life of mortgage loans is substantially less than their contractual terms because of loan 2 prepayments and enforcement of "due on sale" clauses. The average life of mortgage loans tends to increase, however, when current mortgage loan rates substantially exceed rates on existing mortgage loans.

The following table sets fourth, at June 30, 2004, the dollar amount of gross loans receivable, contractually due after June 30, 2005, and whether such loans have fixed interest rates or adjustable interest rates.

RESIDENTIAL LENDING The largest portion of the Company's loans are made for the purpose of enabling borrowers to purchase and construct real property secured primarily by first liens on such property. At June 30, 2004, the net book value of the Company's total loan portfolio of $150.7 million represented approximately 78.0% of total assets. Approximately 67.1% of the total gross loan portfolio, or $104.5 million, consisted of loans secured by mortgages on one-to-four family residences. In addition, the Company maintained a loan servicing portfolio of approximately $3.1 million at June 30, 2004, as a result of its secondary mortgage market activities and participations. At June 30, 2004, % of the Company's total gross loan portfolio consisted of adjustable-rate loans including adjustable-rate mortgages ("ARMs"). Most ARMs adjust based on changes in US Treasury Securities Indices. ARMs generally have been retained for the Company's own portfolio. At June 30, 2004, there were no adjustable-rate loans held for sale. The original contractual loan payment period for one-to-four family residential loans originated by the Company has typically been between 10 and 30 years. Historically, however, industry statistics and the Company's own experience have indicated the average life of long-term loans to be substantially less than the contractual period. The Company generates residential mortgage loan activity from several sources. The majority of the portfolio is obtained directly by the Company's own loan officers and referrals from local real estate brokers and construction contractors. Customer referrals are also important sources of new residential loans. The Company's underwriting standards are intended to ensure that borrowers are sufficiently creditworthy, and all of the Company's lending is subject to written underwriting guidelines approved by the Company's Board of Directors. Detailed loan applications are designed to determine the borrower's ability to repay the loan and certain information solicited in these applications is verified through the use of credit reports, financial statements and other confirmations. Appraised values of collateral are primarily determined through on-site inspections supported by written reports and comparables performed by qualified independent appraisers approved by the Board of Directors. Appraisals on one-to-four family residential mortgage loans are required by the Company's Board to meet Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC") and regulatory guidelines. The Company requires title insurance for most mortgage loan transactions. Borrowers 3 also must obtain hazard insurance prior to closing, with the Bank as the primary loss payee, and, when required, flood insurance. Under current regulations of the OTS, a real estate loan may not exceed 100% of the appraised value of the security property at the time of origination. The Company makes fixed-rate home loans or ARMs with loan-to-value ratios of up to 95% of the appraised value of the security property. Most loans which are approved have 80% or less loan-to-value ratios. In the past, for any mortgage loan, that part of the unpaid balance which exceeded 80% of the property's value was generally insured or guaranteed by a private mortgage insurance company. More recently, this insurance has not been required. In fiscal 2004, approximately $4,090,000 in loans were originated in which the loan-to-value ratio was over 80%. This compares to approximately $11,288,000 originated in fiscal 2003. The outstanding balance of loans with a loan-to-value ratio over 80% at June 30, 2004 and 2003 was $14,418,000 and $18,044,000, respectively. The Bank's Loan Committee approves all loans over $400,000. Any loans over $600,000 must be approved by the full Board of Directors. COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LOANS The Company has supplemented its residential real estate lending activities by the origination of commercial real estate loans secured by office buildings and other income-producing properties. At June 30, 2004, the Company had approximately $27.6 million (or 17.7% of its total loan portfolio) in commercial real estate loans. The Company's policy is to make commercial real estate loans secured by a first lien on the property and generally loan up to a maximum of 80% of the appraised value of the real estate as determined by an independent appraisal. Commercial real estate loans are inherently riskier than residential loans but offer higher interest rates. The decision to originate loans of this type is based on the economy, local business conditions, required capital standards, and the level of risk involving such loans. Management, from time to time, will refinance existing commercial loans, if doing so will improve the Company's collateral position or otherwise strengthen the loan, thereby lowering the overall risk of the loan. All savings associations are required to conform to requirements on investing in loans secured by nonresidential real property so that such loans may not, in the aggregate, exceed 400% of the savings association's capital. The Bank's current capital would allow it to have more than $95.6 million invested in this category of assets. CONSTRUCTION LOANS The Company makes loans for the construction of residential and non-residential real estate. These loans generally convert, upon completion of construction, to residential and non-residential mortgage loans as described above. The construction loans are secured by a mortgage on the real property and disbursements are made based on the percentage of construction completed. At June 30, 2004, the Company had approximately $8.5 million (or 5.4% of its total loan portfolio) in construction loans. COMMERCIAL LOANS At June 30, 2004, the Company had approximately $6.7 million (or 4.3% of its total loan portfolio) in commercial loans. The Company originates commercial loans in a conservative manner, based upon the creditworthiness of the borrower. Management also takes into consideration such factors as business conditions of the economy as a whole, local business conditions, required capital standards and the current level of risk found in the Company's commercial loan portfolio, when originating these loans. CONSUMER LOANS At June 30, 2004, the Company had approximately $2.3 million (or 1.5% of its total loan portfolio) in consumer loans. Consumer loans generally are made for terms not to exceed ten years and typically are made for five years or less at fixed rates. The Company also offers real estate secured variable rate lines of credit for a term not to exceed one year with interest rates tied to the Prime Rate, as established by the nation's largest companies and published in The Wall Street Journal. HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS At June 30, 2004, the Company had approximately $6.0 million (or 3.9% of its total loan portfolio) in home improvement loans. Home improvement loans generally are made for terms not to exceed 15 years and typically are made for 5 years or less at fixed or variable rates. Similar to consumer loans, demand for residential real estate secured home improvement loans continues to be strong due to certain provisions of the U.S. Tax Code which permit the deduction of home mortgage interest to a greater extent than interest paid on other borrowings. The Company also offers real estate secured variable rate lines of credit 4 for a term not to exceed one year with interest rates tied to the Prime Rate, as established by the nation's largest companies and published in The Wall Street Journal. ORIGINATION AND SALE OF LOANS The Company originates residential real estate, commercial real estate, commercial and consumer loans. The Company may purchase loans or mortgage-backed securities during periods of slackened loan demand or increased competition in local markets. As of June 30, 2004, loans secured by collateral outside of Ohio represented less than 1% of total loans. The Company has in the past sold loans in the secondary mortgage market. The Company has sold primarily fixed-rate residential mortgage loans and, as of June 30, 2004, is servicing approximately $3,081,000 of such loans for the benefit of others. The following table shows total loan origination and advances, repayment and sale activity, during the periods indicated.

(1) Consists of loans in process and loan loss reserves. DELINQUENCIES AND CLASSIFIED ASSETS DELINQUENT LOANS Loans are considered delinquent and late charges are generally assessed when permitted by the loan contract if a borrower's payment is past due beyond any applicable grace period. When a borrower fails to make a required payment on a loan, the Company sends a written notice to the borrower. If the delinquency has not been cured by the time the loan becomes 30 days past due, Company personnel attempt to contact the borrower by telephone or mail. In most cases, delinquencies are cured promptly. The Company may attempt to work out a repayment schedule depending upon the facts and circumstances of each case. After a real estate loan is 90 days delinquent, if management determines that collection is unlikely, the Company's attorneys will generally institute a foreclosure action. Accrual of interest on potential problem loans is excluded from income when in the opinion of management this is warranted. Income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received and the principal balance is expected to be recovered. Such loans are restored to an accrual status only if the loan is brought contractually current and the borrower has demonstrated the ability to make future payments of principal and interest. If a foreclosure action is instituted on real estate-secured loans and the loan is not reinstated, paid in full or refinanced, the property is sold at a sheriff's sale, at which the Company may be the buyer. If acquired, such acquired property is listed in the Company's Real Estate Owned ("REO") account, until the property is sold. The Company is permitted to finance sales of REO properties. Should the sheriff's sale not produce sufficient proceeds to pay the loan balance and court costs, the Company's attorneys, where appropriate, may pursue the collection of a deficiency judgment against the responsible borrower. If a collection action is instituted on a consumer or commercial loan, the Company, in compliance with the loan documents and the law, may repossess and sell the collateral security for the loan through private, commercially reasonable sales or through judicially ordered sales when necessary. Should the sale result in a deficiency owing to the Company, the borrowers generally are pursued where such action is deemed appropriate. 5 CLASSIFIED ASSETS AND DELINQUENCIES Current thrift regulations provide for a classification system for problem assets of insured institutions which covers all problem assets. Under this classification system, problem assets of OTS-regulated thrift institutions are classified as "substandard", "doubtful" or "loss," depending on the presence of certain characteristics as discussed below. An asset is considered "substandard" if the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any, seems inadequate. "Substandard" assets include those characterized by the "distinct possibility" that the thrift institution will sustain "some loss" if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as "doubtful" have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified "substandard" with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make "collection or liquidation in full," on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, "highly questionable and improbable." Assets classified "loss" are those considered "uncollectible" and of such little value that the continuance as assets without the establishment of a specific loss allowance is not warranted. When an OTS-regulated institution classifies problem assets as either substandard or doubtful, it is required to establish general allowances for loan losses in an amount deemed prudent by management. General allowances represent loss allowances which have been established to recognize the inherent risk associated with lending activities, but which, unlike specific allowances, have not been allocated to particular problem assets. When an OTS-regulated institution classifies problem assets as "loss," it is required either to establish a specific allowance for losses equal to 100% of the amount of the asset so classified or to charge off such amount. An institution's determination as to the classification of its assets and the amount of its valuation allowances is subject to review by the OTS, which can order the establishment of additional general or specific loss allowances. In addition to loans that have been classified, the Company has established a category of loans known as "special mention" loans. Such loans are closely supervised by management either because of payment history, deterioration of collateral or some other factor which has come to management's attention. These loans may be delinquent, but are not considered substandard under OTS regulations. At June 30, 2004, the Company had loans totaling $5,383,000 classified as "special mention." In connection with the filing of its periodic reports with the OTS, the Company regularly reviews the problem loans in its portfolio to determine whether any loans require classification in accordance with applicable regulations. At June 30, 2004, the Company had classified the following asset amounts:

6 Management is not aware of any loans where possible credit problems of borrowers cause serious doubts as to the ability of such borrower to comply with the loan terms and where the Bank anticipates a loss, which are not otherwise included in the table, or narrative above. At June 30, non-performing assets in the Bank's portfolio for each of the years indicated were as follows:

(1) Loans are placed in the non-accrual category when, in the judgment of management, the collection of interest due on the loan is no longer reasonably assured. The gross interest income that would have been recorded during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 if the non-accrual loans had been current in accordance with their original terms and had been outstanding throughout the period was $57,000 and the amount of interest income on those loans that was included in net income for the same period was $25,000. REAL ESTATE OWNED The Company had no REO property at June 30, 2004 compared to one property for a total of $192,000 at June 30, 2003. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES The Company utilizes the reserve method of accounting for loan losses. Under this method, provisions for loan losses are charged to operations as an allowance for loan losses, and recognized loan losses are charged to the allowance; likewise, recognized loan recoveries are credited to the allowance. On a quarterly basis, management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance taking into consideration the Company's past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations which may affect the borrower's ability to repay, overall portfolio quality and current and prospective economic condition. At June 30, 2004, the Company's Loan Loss Allowance Reserve was $1,048,000. 7 The following table sets forth certain information on the changes in the Company's allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated. Also see Note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders. Changes in the allowance for loan losses:

The following table sets forth an analysis of the Company's allowance for loan losses allocated by type of loan:

(1) Includes construction loans INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES The Company invests in various types of liquid assets including United States Treasury obligations, securities of various federal agencies, municipal obligations, and federal funds. In addition, as a member of the FHLB, the Company is required to purchase and hold stock in the FHLB in an amount equal to at least 1% of the aggregate principal amount of the Company's unpaid residential mortgage loans, home purchase contracts and similar obligations at the beginning of each year, or 5% of its FHLB advances, whichever is greater. 8 The following table sets forth an analysis of the Company's investment portfolio at the dates indicated:

The composition and maturities of the Company's investment securities and mortgage-backed securities at June 30, 2004 are indicated in the following table:

DEPOSITS The Company offers a number of different deposit accounts, including passbook, interest-bearing checking ("NOW" and "Super NOW"), money market deposit, and specialized money market accounts, such as the Company's Executive Fund account, Money Growth Fund and certificate accounts. The rates and minimum balances for NOW, Super NOW and money market deposit accounts ("MMDA") are set by the Company and are adjusted periodically to respond to market and competitive conditions. At June 30, 2004 the balance of core deposits (savings, money market and demand deposit accounts) totaled $84,295,000, or 73.8%, of total deposits. The flow of deposits is influenced significantly by general economic conditions, changes in money market rates, prevailing interest rates and competition. The Company's deposits are obtained predominantly from the areas in which its branch offices are located. The Company relies primarily on customer service and long-standing relationships with customers to attract and retain these deposits; however, market interest rates and rates offered by competing financial institutions significantly affect the Company's ability to attract and retain deposits. The Company's policy with respect to deposits is to attract deposits from local residents. The Company does not solicit deposits from areas outside its market area nor does it accept deposits from brokers. The Company believes that brokered deposits tend to be more volatile and hence provide a less stable deposit base. Out-of-state deposits are generally held by 9 former residents who have elected to maintain a relationship with the Company. As of June 30, 2004, less than 1% of the Company's deposits are derived from out-of-state sources. The following table presents the amount of the Company's certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more by the time remaining until maturity as of June 30, 2004, and June 30, 2003:

The following table contains information regarding deposit account activity including interest credited, for the periods shown:

The following table represents certificates of deposit and other time deposits classified by weighted average rate and maturity at June 30, 2004:

10 BORROWINGS The Company can obtain advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati secured by the FHLB stock owned by the Company, certain mortgage loans and other assets. FHLB advances are made under several programs, each of which has its own rate and range of maturities. FHLB advances are generally available to meet seasonal and other withdrawals and to expand lending. At June 30, 2004, the Company had advances of $53,295,000 outstanding from the FHLB of Cincinnati. See Note 8 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report for further detail. The following table presents the maximum amount of the Company's FHLB advances outstanding at June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, and the average aggregate balances of FHLB advances outstanding during the years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002:

EMPLOYEES At June 30, 2004 the Company had a total of 47 full-time employees and 22 part-time employees, none of who were represented by a collective bargaining unit. The Company considers its relations with its employees to be good. REGULATION AND SUPERVISION GENERAL The following is a summary of certain statutes and regulations affecting the Company and the Bank. This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to such statutes and regulations. The Company is a savings and loan holding company within the meaning of the Home Owners Loan Act, as amended (the "HOLA"). Consequently, the Company is subject to regulation, examination and oversight by the OTS and must submit periodic reports to the OTS concerning its activities and financial condition. In addition, as a corporation organized under Ohio law, the Company is subject to provisions of the Ohio Revised Code applicable to corporations generally. As an Ohio savings and loan association, the Bank is subject to regulation, examination and oversight by the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions (the "ODFI"). Because the Bank's deposits are insured by the FDIC, the Bank also is subject to regulatory oversight by the FDIC. The Bank must file periodic reports with the OTS concerning its activities and financial condition. Examinations are conducted periodically by federal and state regulators to determine whether the Bank is in compliance with various regulatory requirements and is operating in a safe and sound manner. The Bank is a member of the FHLB and is subject to certain regulations promulgated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "FRB"). OHIO SAVINGS AND LOAN REGULATION The ODFI is responsible for the regulation and supervision of Ohio savings and loan associations in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio and imposes assessments on Ohio associations based on their asset size to cover the costs of 11 supervision and examination. Ohio law prescribes the permissible investments and activities of Ohio savings and loan associations, including the types of lending that such associations may engage in and the investments in real estate, subsidiaries and corporate or government securities that such associations may make. The ability of Ohio associations to engage in these state-authorized investments and activities is subject to oversight and approval by the FDIC, if such investments or activities are not permissible for a federally-chartered savings association. The ODFI also has approval authority over any mergers involving, or acquisitions of control of, Ohio savings and loan associations. The ODFI may initiate certain supervisory measures or formal enforcement actions against Ohio associations. Ultimately, if the grounds provided by law exist, the Superintendent may place an Ohio association in conservatorship or receivership. In addition to being governed by the laws of Ohio specifically governing savings and loan associations, the Bank is also governed by Ohio corporate law, to the extent such law does not conflict with the laws specifically governing savings and loan associations. OFFICE OF THRIFT SUPERVISION GENERAL. The OTS is an office of the Department of the Treasury and is responsible for the regulation and supervision of all federally-chartered savings associations and all other savings associations the deposits of which are insured by the FDIC in the Savings Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF"). The OTS issues regulations governing the operation of savings associations, regularly examines such associations and imposes assessments on savings associations based on their asset size to cover the costs of general supervision and examination. The OTS also may initiate enforcement actions against savings associations and certain persons affiliated with them for violations of laws or regulations or for engaging in unsafe or unsound practices. If the grounds provided by law exist, the OTS may appoint a conservator or receiver for a savings association. Savings associations are subject to regulatory oversight under various consumer protection and fair lending laws. These laws govern, among other things, truth-in-lending disclosures, equal credit opportunity, fair credit reporting and community reinvestment. Failure to abide by federal laws and regulations governing community reinvestment could limit the ability of an association to open a new branch or engage in a merger. Community reinvestment regulations evaluate how well and to what extent an institution lends and invests in its designated service area, with particular emphasis on low- to moderate-income communities and borrowers in that area. REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS. The Bank is required by OTS regulations to meet certain minimum capital requirements. All savings associations must have tangible capital of 1.5% of adjusted total assets, core capital (which for the Bank consists of tangible capital) of 4% of adjusted total assets, except for associations with the highest examination rating and acceptable levels of risk, and risk-based capital (which for the Bank consists of core capital and general valuation reserves) equal to 8% of risk-weighted assets. Assets and certain off-balance sheet items are weighted at percentage levels ranging from 0% to 100% depending on their relative risk. The OTS has adopted an interest rate risk component to the risk-based capital requirement. Pursuant to that requirement, a savings association must measure the effect of an immediate 200 basis point change in interest rates on the value of its portfolio as determined under the methodology of the OTS. If the measured interest rate risk is above the level deemed normal under the regulation, the association will be required to deduct one-half of such excess exposure from its total capital when determining its risk-based capital. In general, an association with less than $300 million in assets and a risk-based capital ratio in excess of 12% is not subject to the interest rate risk component, and the Bank currently qualifies for such exemption. The OTS has adopted regulations governing prompt corrective action to resolve the problems of capital deficient and otherwise troubled savings associations. At each successively lower defined capital category, an association is subject to more restrictive and more numerous mandatory or discretionary regulatory actions or limits, and the OTS has less flexibility in determining how to resolve the problems of the institution. In addition, the OTS generally can downgrade an association's capital category, notwithstanding its capital level, if, after notice and opportunity for hearing, the association is deemed to be engaging in an unsafe or unsound practice because it has not corrected deficiencies that resulted in it receiving a less than satisfactory examination rating on matters other than capital or it is deemed to be in an unsafe or unsound condition. All undercapitalized associations must submit a capital restoration plan to the OTS within 45 days after becoming undercapitalized. Such associations will be subject to increased monitoring and asset growth restrictions and will be required to obtain prior approval for acquisitions, branching and engaging in new lines of business. Furthermore, critically undercapitalized institutions must be placed in conservatorship or receivership within 90 days of reaching that capitalization level, except under limited circumstances. The Bank's capital at June 30, 2004, met the standards for the highest category, a "well-capitalized" institution. 12 Federal law prohibits a savings association from making a capital distribution to anyone or paying management fees to any person having control of the association if, after such distribution or payment, the association would be undercapitalized. In addition, each company controlling an undercapitalized association must guarantee that the association will comply with its capital plan until the association has been adequately capitalized on an average during each of four preceding calendar quarters and must provide adequate assurances of performance. The aggregate liability pursuant to such guarantee is limited to the lesser of (a) an amount equal to 5% of the association's total assets at the time the institution became undercapitalized and (b) the amount that is necessary to bring the association into compliance with all capital standards applicable to such association at the time the association fails to comply with its capital restoration plan. QUALIFIED THRIFT LENDER TEST. Savings associations must meet one of two tests in order to be a qualified thrift lender ("QTL"). The first test requires a savings association to maintain a specified level of investments in assets that are designated as qualifying thrift investments ("QTIs"). Generally, QTIs are assets related to domestic residential real estate and manufactured housing, although they also include credit card, student and small business loans and stock issued by any FHLB, the FHLMC or the FNMA. Under the QTL test, at least 65% of an institution's "portfolio assets" (total assets less goodwill and other intangibles, property used to conduct business and 20% of liquid assets) must consist of QTI on a monthly average basis in nine out of every 12 months. The second test permits a savings association to qualify as a QTL by meeting the definition of "domestic building and loan association" under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). In order for an institution to meet the definition of a "domestic building and loan association" under the Code, at least 60% of its assets must consist of specified types of property, including cash, loans secured by residential real estate or deposits, educational loans and certain governmental obligations. The OTS may grant exceptions to the QTL tests under certain circumstances. If a savings association fails to meet one of the QTL tests, the association and its holding company become subject to certain operating and regulatory restrictions. At June 30, 2004, the Bank qualified as a QTL. TRANSACTIONS WITH INSIDERS AND AFFILIATES. Loans to executive officers, directors and principal shareholders and their related interests must conform to the lending limit on loans to one borrower, and the total of such loans to executive officers, directors, principal shareholders and their related interests cannot exceed the association's lending limit capital (or 200% of lending limit capital for qualifying institutions with less than $100 million in deposits). Most loans to directors, executive officers and principal shareholders must be approved in advance by a majority of the "disinterested" members of the board of directors of the association, with any "interested" director not participating. All loans to directors, executive officers and principal shareholders must be made on terms substantially the same as offered in comparable transactions with the general public or as offered to all employees in a company-wide benefit program, and loans to executive officers are subject to additional limitations. The Bank was in compliance with such restrictions at June 30, 2004. All transactions between savings associations and their affiliates must comply with Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act (the "FRA"). An affiliate of a savings association is any company or entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the savings association. Generally, Sections 23A and 23B of the FRA (i) limit the extent to which a savings association or its subsidiaries may engage in "covered transactions" with any one affiliate to an amount equal to 10% of such institution's capital stock and surplus, (ii) limit the aggregate of all such transactions with all affiliates to an amount equal to 20% of such capital stock and surplus, and (iii) require that all such transactions be on terms substantially the same, or at least as favorable to the association, as those provided in transactions with a non-affiliate. The term "covered transaction" includes the making of loans, purchasing of assets, issuance of a guarantee and other similar types of transactions. In addition to the limits in Sections 23A and 23B, a savings association may not make any loan or other extension of credit to an affiliate unless the affiliate is engaged only in activities permissible for a bank holding company and may not purchase or invest in securities of any affiliate except shares of a subsidiary. The Bank was in compliance with these requirements and restrictions at June 30, 2004. LIMITATIONS ON CAPITAL DISTRIBUTIONS. The OTS imposes various restrictions or requirements on the ability of associations to make capital distributions. Capital distributions include, without limitation, payments of cash dividends, repurchases and certain other acquisitions by an association of its shares and payments to stockholders of another association in an acquisition of such other association. An application must be submitted and approval from the OTS must be obtained by a subsidiary of a savings and loan holding company (i) if the proposed distribution would cause total distributions for the calendar year to exceed net income for that year to date plus the retained net income for the preceding two years; (ii) if the savings association will not be at least adequately capitalized following the capital distribution; or (iii) if the proposed distribution would violate a prohibition contained in any applicable statute, regulation or agreement between the savings association and the OTS (or the FDIC), or violate a condition imposed on the savings association in an OTS-approved application or notice. If a savings association is not required to file an application, it must file a notice of the proposed capital distribution with the OTS. 13 HOLDING COMPANY REGULATION. As a savings and loan holding company within the meaning of the HOLA, the Company has registered with the OTS and is subject to OTS regulations, examination, supervision and reporting requirements. The HOLA generally prohibits a savings and loan holding company from controlling any other savings association or savings and loan holding company, without prior approval of the OTS, or from acquiring or retaining more than 5% of the voting shares of a savings association or holding company thereof, which is not a subsidiary. Under certain circumstances, a savings and loan holding company is permitted to acquire, with the approval of the OTS, up to 15% of the previously unissued voting shares of an undercapitalized savings association for cash without such savings association being deemed to be controlled by the Company. Except with the prior approval of the OTS, no director or officer of a savings and loan holding company or person owning or controlling by proxy or otherwise more than 25% of such holding company's stock may also acquire control of any savings institution, other than a subsidiary institution, or any other savings and loan holding company. As a unitary savings and loan holding company in existence on May 4, 1999, the Company generally has no restrictions on its activities. If the OTS determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that the continuation by a savings and loan holding company of an activity constitutes a serious risk to the financial safety, soundness or stability of its subsidiary savings association, however, the OTS may impose such restrictions as deemed necessary to address such risk, including limiting (i) payment of dividends by the savings association, (ii) transactions between the savings association and its affiliates, and (iii) any activities of the savings association that might create a serious risk that the liabilities of the Company and its affiliates may be imposed on the savings association. Notwithstanding the foregoing rules as to permissible business activities of a unitary savings and loan holding company, if the savings association subsidiary of a holding company fails to meet the QTL test, then such unitary savings and loan holding company would become subject to the activities restrictions applicable to multiple holding companies. At June 30, 2002, the Bank met the QTL test. FEDERAL REGULATION OF ACQUISITIONS OF CONTROL OF THE COMPANY AND THE BANK. In addition to the Ohio law limitations on the merger and acquisition of the Company, federal limitations generally require regulatory approval of acquisitions at specified levels. Under pertinent federal law and regulations, no person, directly or indirectly, or acting in concert with others, may acquire control of the Bank or the Company without 60 days' prior notice to the OTS. "Control" is generally defined as having more than 25% ownership or voting power; however, ownership or voting power of more than 10% may be deemed "control" if certain factors are in place. If the acquisition of control is by a company, the acquirer must obtain approval, rather than give notice, of the acquisition. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION DEPOSIT INSURANCE AND ASSESSMENTS. The FDIC is an independent federal agency that insures the deposits, up to prescribed statutory limits, of federally insured banks and savings and loan associations and safeguards the safety and soundness of the banking and savings and loan industries. The FDIC administers two separate insurance funds, the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF") for commercial banks and state savings banks and the SAIF for savings associations. The Bank is a member of the SAIF and its deposit accounts are insured by the FDIC up to the prescribed limits. The FDIC has examination authority over all insured depository institutions, including the Bank, and has authority to initiate enforcement actions against federally-insured savings associations if the FDIC does not believe the OTS has taken appropriate action to safeguard safety and soundness and the deposit insurance fund. The FDIC is required to maintain designated levels of reserves in the SAIF and in the BIF. The FDIC may increase assessment rates for either fund if necessary to restore the fund's ratio of reserves to insured deposits to its target level within a reasonable time and may decrease such rates if such target level has been met. The FDIC has established a risk-based assessment system for both SAIF and BIF members. Under this system, assessments vary based on the risk the institution poses to its deposit insurance fund. The risk level is determined based on the institution's capital level and the FDIC's level of supervisory concern about the institution. FEDERAL RESERVE REQUIREMENTS FRB regulations require savings associations to maintain reserves of 3% of net transaction accounts (primarily NOW accounts) up to $42.8 million (subject to an exemption of up to $5.5 million), and of 10% of net transaction accounts in excess of $42.8 million. At June 30, 2004, the Bank was in compliance with the reserve requirements. FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS The Federal Home Loan Banks provide credit to their members in the form of advances. The Bank is a member of the FHLB and must maintain an investment in the capital stock of the FHLB in an amount equal to the greater of 1% of the 14 aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Bank's residential mortgage loans, home purchase contracts and similar obligations at the beginning of each year, or 5% of its advances from the FHLB. The Bank was in compliance with this requirement with an investment in stock of the FHLB of $5,487,000 at June 30, 2004. Generally, the FHLB is not permitted to make new advances to a member without positive tangible capital. Upon the origination or renewal of a loan or advance, the FHLB is required by law to obtain and maintain a security interest in collateral in one or more of the following categories: fully-disbursed, whole first mortgage loans on improved residential property or securities representing a whole interest in such loans; securities issued, insured or guaranteed by the United States Government or an agency thereof; deposits in any FHLB; or other real estate related collateral acceptable to the FHLB, if such collateral has a readily ascertainable value and the FHLB can perfect its security interest in the collateral. Each FHLB is required to establish standards of community investment or service that its members must maintain for continued access to long-term advances. The standards take into account a member's performance under the Community Reinvestment Act and its record of lending to first-time home buyers. All long-term advances by the FHLB must be made only to provide funds for residential housing finance. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES The Company conducts its business from six offices located in the Miami and Montgomery County area. The following table sets forth information regarding the Company's offices, all of which are owned by the Company through the Bank.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Company is not engaged in any legal proceedings of a material nature at the present time. From time-to-time, the Company is a party to legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business wherein it enforces its security interest in loans made by it. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS No matters were submitted during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year to a vote of the Company's shareholders through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise. 15 PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The information contained on page 47 of the 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders (attached hereto as Exhibit 13) is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The information contained on page 3 of the 2004 Annual Report is incorporated herein by reference. This summary should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders on pages 5 through 32. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION The information contained under this caption pages 33 through 47 of the 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK The information contained on pages 33 through 47 of the 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The information contained on pages 5 through 32 of the 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Not applicable ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. As of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluated, with the participation of the Company's management, the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")). Based upon their evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. No changes were made to the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the Company's most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting. ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION. Not applicable 16 PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The information contained on pages 1 through 5 of the Proxy Statement for the Company's 2004 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information contained on pages 12 through 13 of the Proxy Statement for the Company's 2004 Annual Meeting is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT The information on pages 6 and 11 of the Proxy Statement for the Company's 2004 Annual Meeting is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS The information regarding certain relationships and related transactions on page 17 of the Proxy Statement for the Company's 2004 Annual Meeting is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES. The information contained on page 10 of the Proxy Statement for the Company's 2004 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference. PART IV ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Documents filed as part of this report: (1) Financial Statements. The following financial statements of the Registrant appear in the 2004 Annual Report, Exhibit 13, and are specifically incorporated by reference under Item 8 of this Form 10-K: Independent Auditors' Report Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2004, and 2003 Consolidated Statements of Income, years ended June 30, 2004, 2003, and 2002 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity, years ended June 30, 2004, 2003, and 2002 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, years ended June 30, 2004, 2003, and 2002 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2) Financial Statements Schedules - None (3) Exhibits - See Index to Exhibits filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K (b) The following reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company during the quarter ended June 30, 2004: Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 28, 2004, Item 5. Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 5, 2004, Item 5. 17 Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on this 24th day of September, 2004. PEOPLES OHIO FINANCIAL CORPORATION Date: September 24, 2004 By /s/ Ronald B. Scott ------------------------------ Ronald B. Scott President Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated: /s/ Ronald B. Scott Date: September 24, 2004 --------------------------------------- Ronald B. Scott, Director President, Chief Executive Officer /s/ Rich J. Dutton Date: September 24, 2004 --------------------------------------- Rich J. Dutton, Vice President Chief Financial Officer /s/ Donald Cooper Date: September 24, 2004 --------------------------------------- Donald Cooper, Director /s/ Richard W. Klockner Date: September 24, 2004 --------------------------------------- Richard W. Klockner, Director /s/ William J. McGraw, III Date: September 24, 2004 --------------------------------------- William J. McGraw, III, Director /s/ Thomas E. Robinson Date: September 24, 2004 --------------------------------------- Thomas E. Robinson, Director /s/ James S. Wilcox Date: September 24, 2004 --------------------------------------- James S. Wilcox, Director 18 INDEX TO EXHIBITS

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