10-Q 1 a4291106.txt BRIDGE VIEW BANCORP 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) (X) Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002 ( ) Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from _____________ to_____________. Commission file number : 1-12165 Bridge View Bancorp (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New Jersey 22-3461336 ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification) 457 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) 201-871-7800 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: Title of each class: Name of each exchange on which registered: Common Stock, No Par Value American Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: None Indicate by check mark whether the Issuer: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, 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___ APPLICABLE TO CORPORATE ISSUERS: Indicate the number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's classes of common stock, as of the last practicable date. 3,550,809 shares of Common Stock as of October 31, 2002 1 INDEX BRIDGE VIEW BANCORP Part I - Financial Information -------------------------------- Item 1. Financial Statement Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of September 30, 2002(unaudited) and December 31, 2001 Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 (unaudited) and the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 (unaudited) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 (unaudited) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Explanatory Note: This Form 10-Q contains certain "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements are not historical facts and include expressions about management's confidence, strategies, and expectations about new and existing programs, products, relationships, opportunities, technology, and market conditions. These statements may be identified by the use of such words as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "may," "potential," or similar statements or variations of such terms. Examples of forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, estimates with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, and business of Bridge View Bancorp, that are subject to various factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from these estimates. These factors include: changes in general, economic and market conditions, legislative and regulatory conditions, or the development of an interest rate environment which adversely affects Bridge View Bancorp's interest rate margin or other income anticipated from operations and investments. As used in this Form 10-Q, "we" and "us" and "our" refer to Bridge View Bancorp and its consolidated subsidiary Bridge View Bank, depending on the context. 2

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 3 BRIDGE VIEW BANCORP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited, in thousands) (except per share data)

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 4 BRIDGE VIEW BANCORP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited, in thousands)

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 5 BRIDGE VIEW BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bridge View Bancorp (the Company) and its direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, Bridge View Bank, Bridge View Investment Company, and Bridge View Delaware, Inc. (the Bank). All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain accounts in prior periods have been restated to conform to the current presentation. The consolidated condensed financial statements included herein have been prepared without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. These consolidated unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto as of and for the year ended December 31, 2001. The results for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2002. Organization The Company is a New Jersey Corporation and registered bank holding company with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Bank is a commercial bank which provides a full range of banking servicies to individuals and corporate customers in New Jersey. Both the Company and the Bank are subject to competition from other financial institutions. The Bank is regulated by state and federal agencies and is subject to periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities. 6 Basis of Financial Presentation The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated statement of financial condition and revenues and expenses for the year. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the financial statements presentation of 2002. The reclassifications have no effect upon stockholders' equity or net income as previously reported. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses. In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses, management generally obtains independent appraisals for significant properties. Securities Available for Sale Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. If management has the intent and the Bank has the ability at the time of purchase to hold securities until maturity, they are classified as investment securities. Securities to be held for indefinite periods of time and not intended to be held to maturity are classified as securities available for sale. Gains or losses on sales of securities available for sale are based upon the specific identification method. Securities available for sale are reported at fair value with changes in the carrying value from period to period included as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Securities Held to Maturity Investment securities are carried at the principal amount outstanding, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts using a method that approximates the level-yield method over the terms of the securities. Investment securities are carried at the principal amount outstanding because the Bank has the ability and it is management's intention to hold these securities to maturity. (2) Retained Earnings - Stock Dividend The Company declared a 10% Stock Dividend (the "2002 Stock Dividend") on March 5, 2002 and paid the dividend on April 2, 2002. Retained earnings decreased by the market value of shares issued in connection with the 2002 Stock Dividend. Earnings per share and all share data has been restated to reflect the effect of the 2002 stock dividend. 7 (3) Earnings Per Share Reconciliation The reconciliation of the numerator and the denominator of Basic EPS with that of Diluted EPS is presented for the three month periods and the nine month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.(in thousands, except per share data)

8 (4) Comprehensive Income Total comprehensive income is presented for the three month periods and the nine month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

9 (5) Recent Accounting Pronouncements SFAS No. 145 In April, 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections. The Statement was issued to eliminate an inconsistency in the required accounting for sale-leaseback transactions and certain lease modifications that were similar to sale-leaseback transactions and to rescind FASB Statement No. 44, Accounting for Intangible Assets of Motor Carrier as well as amending other existing authoritative pronouncements to make various technical corrections. SFAS No. 145 also rescinds SFAS No. 4, Reporting Gains and Losses from Extinguishments of Debt and SFAS No. 64, Extinguishments of Debt Made to Satisfy Sinking-Fund Requirements. Under SFAS No. 4, as amended by SFAS No. 64, gains and losses from the extinguishment of debt were required to be classified as an extraordinary item, if material. Under SFAS No. 145, gains or losses from the extinguishment of debt are to be classified as a component of operating income, rather than as an extraordinary item. SFAS No. 145 is effective for fiscal years beginning after May 15, 2002, with early adoption of the provisions related to the rescission of SFAS No. 4 encouraged. Upon adoption, companies must reclassify prior period amounts previously classified as an extraordinary item. Management does not anticipate that the initial adoption of SFAS No. 145 will have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. SFAS No. 146 In July, 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. The standard requires companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan. The Statement is to be applied prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. SFAS No. 147 In October, 2002, the FASB issued Statement No. 147, Acquisitions of Certain Financial Institutions- an amendment to FASB Statements No. 72 and 144 and FASB Interpretation No. 9. This Statement removes acquisitions of financial institutions from the scope of both Statement 72 and Interpretation 9 and requires that those transactions be accounted for in accordance with FASB Statements No. 141, Business Combinations, and No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The provisions of Statement No. 147 that relate to the application of the purchase method of accounting apply to all acquisitions of financial institutions, except transactions between two or more mutual enterprises. Statement No. 147 clarifies that a branch acquisition that meets the definition of a business should be accounted for as a business combination, otherwise the transaction should be accounted for as an acquisition of net assets that does not result in the recognition of goodwill. The provisions of Statement No. 147 are effective October 1, 2002. This Statement will not have any impact on the consolidated financial statements. 10 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included herein. When necessary, reclassifications have been made to prior years' data throughout the following discussion and analysis for purposes of comparability. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Three Months Ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 The Company's results of operations depend primarily on its net interest income, which is the difference between the interest earned on its interest-earning assets and the interest paid on funds borrowed to support those assets, primarily deposits. Net interest margin is the difference between the weighted average rate received on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, as well as the average level of interest-earning assets as compared with that of interest-bearing liabilities. Net income is also affected by the amount of non-interest income and other operating expenses. NET INCOME For the three months ended September 30, 2002, net income decreased by $455,000 or 36.6% to $787,000 from $1,242,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2001. This decrease during the third quarter of 2002 as compared to 2001 included the recognition of a "catch-up" adjustment in income tax expense; the effect of certain retroactive tax reforms that were passed on July 2, 2002, by the New Jersey State Legislature's enactment of the Business Tax Reform Act. This "catch-up" adjustment combined with increases in non-interest expense, the provision for loan losses, and the Company's effective tax rate contributed to the decrease in net income. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, net income was $2,858,000, a decrease of $452,000 or 13.7%, when compared to net income of $3,310,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. The decrease in net income for the first nine months of 2002 compared to 2001 reflects the charge for the previously mentioned "catch-up" adjustment in combination with increases in the provision for loan losses, increases in non-interest expense associated with opening and staffing four new branches, and an increase of 3.8% in the Company's effective tax rate. Interest expense fell $299,000, or 43.1%, for the three month period ended September 30, 2002 compared to the three month period ended September 30, 2001. Interest expense decreased $1,484,000, or 55.0%, to $1,212,000 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2002 compared to $2,696,000 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2001. These fluctuations directly reflect the interest rate environment over the same period. 11 For the quarter ended September 30, 2002, basic earnings per share were $0.22 as compared to $0.35 for the same period in 2001, a decrease of 37.1%. For the quarter ended September 30, 2002, diluted earnings per share were $0.21, a decrease of $0.13, or 38.2%, below the $0.34 per share for the same period in 2001. Basic earnings per share for the nine month period ended September 30, 2002 were $0.81 as compared to $0.93 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2001, representing a decrease of 12.9%, while diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 fell to $0.78, a decrease of $0.13, or 14.3%, below the $0.91 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES For the quarter ended September 30, 2002, the Company's provision for loan losses was $120,000, an increase of $60,000 from the provision of $60,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2001. The provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 was $330,000 as compared to $100,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. The increased provision is reflective of the continued growth in the loan portfolio as well as the effect of $257,000 in charge-offs during the second quarter of 2002. At September 30, 2002, the Bank had no delinquent loans. NON-INTEREST INCOME Non-interest income, which was primarily attributable to service fees received from deposit accounts, amounted, for the three months ended September 30, 2002, to $527,000, a slight decrease of $21,000, or 3.8%, from $548,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2001. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, non-interest income reflected $1,768,000, an increase of $358,000 or 25.4% above the non-interest income level of $1,410,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. The increase in non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 included the recognized gain from the sale of an investment security. NON-INTEREST EXPENSE Non-interest expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2002, amounted to $2,052,000, an increase of $457,000 or 28.7% from $1,595,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2001. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, non-interest expense aggregated $5,949,000, an increase of $1,113,000 or 23.0%, from $4,836,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. These increases in non-interest expense continue to represent the Bank's costs in connection with the opening and staffing of the four branches obtained at the end of 2001. 12 INCOME TAX EXPENSE The income tax provision, which includes both federal and state taxes, for the quarters ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 was $668,000, for both periods respectively. For the first nine months of 2002 and 2001, the income tax provision totaled $1,736,000 and $1,782,000, respectively. On July 2, 2002, the New Jersey State Legislature passed the Business Tax Reform Act. This enactment, which was retroactive to January 1, 2002, increased the Company's effective tax rate. Although the Company is reviewing alternatives to minimize the effect of the new legislation, generally accepted accounting principles required the recognition of a "catch-up" adjustment in income tax expense for the first six months of 2002. The "catch-up" effect of these changes is approximately $120,000 in additional state taxes or approximately $0.035 per share. As required, this adjustment was included in the quarter ending September 30, 2002. Additionally, the Company expects its annual effective tax rate to increase from 34.0% to approximately 37.8%. FINANCIAL CONDITION : September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 At September 30, 2002, the Company's total assets were $272,506,000 compared to $237,820,000 at December 31, 2001, an increase of 14.6%. Total loans experienced a 16.9% increase to $176,953,000 at September 30, 2002 from $151,384,000 at December 31, 2001. Total deposits at September 30, 2002 were $243,034,000, 15.9% higher than the $209,624,000 at December 31, 2001. 13 LOAN PORTFOLIO At September 30, 2002, the Company's total loans were $176,953,000, an increase of $25,569,000, or 16.9%, over total loans of $151,384,000 at December 31, 2001. The increase in the loan portfolio since year end continues to be a combination of decreased customer payoffs and the lasting effect of continued customer referrals, selective marketing, and continued growth within the local Bergen County community. Management believes that the Company will remain successful in loan acquisition within this market due to the fact that, through mergers and acquisitions, the Company's trade area is now primarily served by large institutions, frequently headquartered out of state. Management believes that it is not cost-efficient for these larger institutions to provide the level of personal service to small business borrowers. The Company's loan portfolio consists of commercial loans, real estate loans, and consumer loans. Commercial loans are made for the purpose of providing working capital, financing the purchase of equipment or inventory, as well as for other business purposes. Real estate loans consist of loans secured by commercial or residential real property and loans for the construction of commercial or residential property. Consumer loans are made for the purpose of financing the purchase of consumer goods, home improvements, and other personal needs, and are generally secured by the personal property being purchased. The Company's loans are primarily to businesses and individuals located in eastern Bergen County, New Jersey. The Company has not made loans to borrowers outside of the United States. Commercial lending activities are focused primarily on lending to small business borrowers. The Company believes that its strategy of customer service, competitive rate structures, and selective marketing have enabled the Company to gain market entry to local loans. Bank mergers and lending restrictions at larger banks competing with the Company have also contributed to the Company's efforts to attract borrowers. The following table sets forth the classification of the Company's loans by major category as of September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively :

14 ASSET QUALITY The Company's principal assets are its loans. Inherent in the lending function is the risk of the borrower's inability to repay a loan under its existing terms. Risk elements include non-accrual loans, past due and restructured loans, potential problem loans, loan concentrations, and other real estate owned. Non-performing assets include loans that are not accruing interest (non-accrual loans) as a result of principal or interest being in default for a period of 90 days or more. When a loan is classified as non-accrual, interest accruals discontinue and all past due interest, including interest applicable to prior years, is reversed and charged against current income. Until the loan becomes current, any payments received from the borrower are applied to outstanding principal until such time as management determines that the financial condition of the borrower and other factors merit recognition of such payments of interest. The Company attempts to minimize overall credit risk through loan diversification and its loan approval procedures. Due diligence begins at the time a borrower and the Company begin to discuss the origination of a loan. Documentation, including a borrower's credit history, materials establishing the value and liquidity of potential collateral, the purpose of the loan, the source and timing of the repayment of the loan, and other factors are analyzed before a loan is submitted for approval. Loans made are also subject to periodic audit and review. The following table sets forth information concerning the Company's non-performing assets as of the dates indicated :

As of September 30, 2002, and December 31, 2001, the Company had no non-performing loans. In addition, there were no loans at September 30, 2002 where information about possible credit problems of borrowers causes management to have serious doubts as to the ultimate collectibility of such loans. As of September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, there were no concentrations of loans exceeding 25% of the Company's total loans and the Company had no foreign loans. The Company's loans are primarily to businesses and individuals located in eastern Bergen County, New Jersey. 15 ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES The allowance for loan losses represents a critical accounting policy. The allowance is a reserve established through charges to earnings in the form of a provision for loan losses. The Company attempts to maintain an allowance for loan losses at a sufficient level to provide for losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Loan losses are charged directly to the allowance when they occur and any recovery is credited to the allowance. Risks within the loan portfolio are analyzed on a continuous basis by the Company's officers, by external independent loan review auditors, and by the Company's audit committee. A risk system, consisting of multiple grading categories, is utilized as an analytical tool to assess risk and appropriate reserves. In addition to the risk system, management further evaluates risk characteristics of the loan portfolio under current and anticipated economic conditions and considers such factors as the financial condition of the borrower, past and expected loss experience, and other factors which management feels deserve recognition in establishing an appropriate reserve. These estimates are reviewed at least quarterly, and, as adjustments become necessary, they are realized in the periods in which they become known. Additions to the allowance are made by provisions charged to the expense and the allowance is reduced by net-chargeoffs (i.e. loans judged to be uncollectible are charged against the reserve, less any recoveries on the loans.) Although management attempts to maintain the allowance at an adequate level, future addition to the allowance may be required based upon changes in market conditions. Additionally, various regulatory agencies periodically review the allowance for loan losses. These agencies may require additional provisions based upon their judgment about information available to them at the time of their examination. Although management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate which is subject to significant judgment and short term change. The Company's allowance for loan losses totaled $1,676,000 and $1,529,000 at September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. This increase in the allowance is due to provisions exceeding charge-offs, reflecting the continued growth of the loan portfolio. The following is a summary of the reconciliation of the allowance for loan losses for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively :

16 INVESTMENT SECURITIES The Company maintains an investment portfolio to fund increased loan demand or deposit withdrawals and other liquidity needs and to provide an additional source of interest income. The portfolio is composed of U.S. Treasury Securities, obligation of U.S. Government Agencies, selected municipal and state obligations, stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB"), and equity securities of another financial institution. Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. At September 30, 2002, $2,209,000 of the Company's investment securities were classified as held to maturity and $37,572,000 were classified as available for sale. At September 30, 2002, the Company held no securities which it classified as trading securities. At September 30, 2002, total investment securities were $39,781,000, a decrease of $12,192,000 or 23.5%, from total investment securities of $51,973,000 at December 31, 2001. This decrease in investment securities from year end 2001 through the first nine months of 2002 reflects the maturity of investment securities which were used to fund loan growth. The following table sets forth the carrying value of the Company's security portfolio as of the dates indicated. 17 A comparative summary of securities available for sale at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 is as follows (in thousands) :

A comparative summary of securities held to maturity at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 is as follows (in thousands) :

18 The following table sets forth as of September 30, 2002, the maturity distribution of the Company's debt investment portfolio :

During the first nine months of 2002, the Company sold one investment security from its portfolio and realized a gain of approximately $102,500. The Company sold no securities from its portfolio during 2001. 19 DEPOSITS Deposits are the Company's primary source of funds. The Company experienced an increase in deposit balances of $33,410,000 or 15.9% to $243,034,000 at September 30, 2002 as compared to $209,624,000 at December 31, 2001. This increase was accomplished as a result of opening four branches during second and third quarter, 2002, as well as continued market penetration through customer referrals. Within the increase in total deposits, all deposit types experienced growth of at least 14% since December 31, 2001. The Company has no foreign deposits, nor are there any material concentrations of deposits. The following table sets forth the amount of various types of deposits for each of the periods indicated (in thousands) :

The Company does not actively solicit short-term deposits of $100,000 or more because of the liquidity risks posed by such deposits. The following table summarizes the maturity distribution of certificates of deposit of denominations of $100,000 or more as of September 30, 2002 (in thousands).

20 LIQUIDITY The Company's liquidity is a measure of its ability to fund loans, withdrawals or maturities of deposits, and other cash outflows in a cost-effective manner. The Company's principal sources of funds are deposits, scheduled amortization and prepayments of loan principal, maturities of investment securities, and funds provided by operations. While scheduled loan payments and maturing investments are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flow and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. The Company's total deposits equaled $243,034,000 at September 30, 2002 as compared to $209,624,000 at December 31, 2001. The increase in funds provided by deposit inflows during this period has been more than sufficient to provide for the Company's loan demand and excess funds have been invested in investment securities and federal funds sold. Through the Company's investment portfolio, the Company has generally sought to obtain a safe, yet slightly higher yield than would have been available to the Company as a net seller of overnight federal funds while still maintaining liquidity. Through its investment portfolio, the Company also attempts to manage its maturity gap by seeking maturities of investments which coincide as closely as possible with maturities of deposits. The Bank's investment portfolio also includes securities held for sale to provide liquidity for anticipated loan demand and other liquidity needs. Although the Bank has traditionally been a net "seller" of federal funds, the Bank does maintain lines of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and First Tennessee Bank for "purchase" of federal funds in the event that temporary liquidity needs arise. Management believes that the Company's current sources of funds provide adequate liquidity for the current cash flow needs of the Company. 21 INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS The principal objective of the Company's asset and liability management function is to evaluate the interest-rate risk included in certain balance sheet accounts; determine the level of risk appropriate given the Company's business focus, operating environment, capital and liquidity requirements; establish prudent asset concentration guidelines; and manage the risk consistent with Board approved guidelines. The Company seeks to reduce the vulnerability of its operations to changes in interest rates and to manage the ratio of interest-rate sensitive assets to interest-rate sensitive liabilities within specified maturities or repricing dates. The Company's actions in this regard are taken under the guidance of the Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO) of the Board of Directors. The ALCO generally reviews the Company's liquidity, cash flow needs, maturities of investments, deposits and borrowings, and current market conditions and interest rates. One of the monitoring tools used by the ALCO is an analysis of the extent to which assets and liabilities are interest rate sensitive and measures the Company's interest rate sensitivity "gap". An asset or liability is said to be interest rate sensitive within a specific time period if it will mature or reprice within that 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. Accordingly, during a period of rising rates, a negative gap may result in the yield on the institution's assets increasing at a slower rate than the increase in its cost of interest-bearing liabilities resulting in a decrease in net interest income. Conversely, during a period of falling interest rates, an institution with a negative gap would experience a repricing of its assets at a slower rate than its interest-bearing liabilities which, consequently, may result in its net interest income growing. The following table sets forth the amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities outstanding at the periods indicated which are anticipated by the Company, based upon certain assumptions, to reprice or mature in each of the future time periods presented. Except as noted, the amount of assets and liabilities which reprice or mature during a particular period were determined in accordance with the earlier of the term to repricing or the contractual terms of the asset or liability. Because the Bank has no interest bearing liabilities with a maturity greater than five years, management believes that a static gap for the over five year time period reflects a more accurate assessment of interest rate risk. The Company's loan repayment assumptions are based upon actual historical repayment rates. 22 Cumulative Rate Sensitive Balance Sheet September 30, 2002 (in thousands)

(Rate Sensitive Assets to Rate Sensitive Liabilities) 23 CAPITAL A significant measure of the strength of a financial institution is its capital base. The Company's federal regulators have classified and defined Company capital into the following components : (1) Tier I Capital, which includes tangible shareholders' equity for common stock and qualifying preferred stock, and (2) Tier II Capital, which includes a portion of the allowance for possible loan losses, certain qualifying long-term debt, and preferred stock which does not qualify for Tier I Capital. Minimum capital levels are regulated by risk-based capital adequacy guidelines which require certain capital as a percent of the Company's assets and certain off-balance sheet items adjusted for predefined credit risk factors (risk-adjusted assets). A bank holding company is required to maintain, at a minimum, Tier I Capital as a percentage of risk-adjusted assets of 4.0% and combined Tier I and Tier II Capital as a percentage risk-adjusted assets of 8.0%. In addition to the risk-based guidelines, the Company's regulators require that an institution which meets the regulator's highest performance and operation standards maintain a minimum leverage ratio (Tier I Capital as a percentage of tangible assets) of 3.0%. For those institutions with higher levels of risk or that are experiencing or anticipating significant growth, the minimum leverage ratio will be evaluated through the ongoing regulatory examination process. The following table summarizes the risk-based and leverage capital ratios for the Company at September 30, 2002, as well as the required minimum regulatory capital ratios :

24 CURRENT OPERATIONAL AND ACCOUNTING ISSUES New Jersey Business Tax Reform Act On July 2, 2002, the New Jersey State Legislature passed the Business Tax Reform Act. This enactment, which was retroactive to January 1, 2002, increased our effective tax rate. Although the Company is reviewing alternatives to minimize the effect of the new legislation, generally accepted accounting principles required the recognition of a "catch-up" adjustment in income tax expense for the first six months of 2002. The "catch-up" effect of these changes is approximately $120,000 in additional state taxes or approximately $0.035 per share. As required, this adjustment was included in the quarter ending September 30, 2002. Additionally, the Company expects its annual effective tax rate to increase from 34.0% to approximately 37.8%. SFAS No. 145 In April, 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections. The Statement was issued to eliminate an inconsistency in the required accounting for sale-leaseback transactions and certain lease modifications that were similar to sale-leaseback transactions and to rescind FASB Statement No. 44, Accounting for Intangible Assets of Motor Carrier as well as amending other existing authoritative pronouncements to make various technical corrections. SFAS No. 145 also rescinds SFAS No. 4, Reporting Gains and Losses from Extinguishments of Debt and SFAS No. 64, Extinguishments of Debt Made to Satisfy Sinking-Fund Requirements. Under SFAS No. 4, as amended by SFAS No. 64, gains and losses from the extinguishment of debt were required to be classified as an extraordinary item, if material. Under SFAS No. 145, gains or losses from the extinguishment of debt are to be classified as a component of operating income, rather than as an extraordinary item. SFAS No. 145 is effective for fiscal years beginning after May 15, 2002, with early adoption of the provisions related to the rescission of SFAS No. 4 encouraged. Upon adoption, companies must reclassify prior period amounts previously classified as an extraordinary item. Management does not anticipate that the initial adoption of SFAS No. 145 will have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. SFAS No. 146 In July, 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. The standard requires companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan. The Statement is to be applied prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. 25 SFAS No. 147 In October, 2002, the FASB issued Statement No. 147, Acquisitions of Certain Financial Institutions- an amendment to FASB Statements No. 72 and 144 and FASB Interpretation No. 9. This Statement removes acquisitions of financial institutions from the scope of both Statement 72 and Interpretation 9 and requires that those transactions be accounted for in accordance with FASB Statements No. 141, Business Combinations, and No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The provisions of Statement No. 147 that relate to the application of the purchase method of accounting apply to all acquisitions of financial institutions, except transactions between two or more mutual enterprises. Statement No. 147 clarifies that a branch acquisition that meets the definition of a business should be accounted for as a business combination, otherwise the transaction should be accounted for as an acquisition of net assets that does not result in the recognition of goodwill. The provisions of Statement No. 147 are effective October 1, 2002. This Statement will not have any impact on the consolidated financial statements. 26 PART II OTHER INFORMATION ------- ----------------- Item 1. Legal proceedings - NONE The Company and the Bank and periodically parties to or otherwise involved in legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business, such as claims to enforce liens, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans, and other issues incident to the Bank's business. Management does not believe that there is any pending or threatened proceedings against the Company or the Bank which, if determined adversely, would have a material effect on the business, financial position or results of operations of the Company or the Bank. Item 2. Changes in securities - NONE Item 3. Defaults upon senior securities - NONE Item 4. Submission of matters to a vote of securities holders - NONE Item 5. Other information - NONE Item 6. Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K Exhibit Number Description of Exhibits ------ ----------------------- 98 Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 99 Certifications pursuant to Item 307 of SEC Regulations S-K and S-B 27 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. /s/ Albert F. Buzzetti By: _____________________________ (Registrant - Bridge View Bancorp) Albert F. Buzzetti President and Chief Executive Officer Date: November 14, 2002 28 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description of Exhibits ------ ----------------------- 98 Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 99 Certifications pursuant to Item 307 of SEC Regulations S-K and S-B 29