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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Union Bankshares Corporation (Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp)

Reporting Period: Fiscal year ended December 31, 1998

Business Overview: A multi-bank holding company headquartered in Bowling Green, Virginia, operating through five subsidiary banks (Union Bank & Trust, Northern Neck State Bank, Rappahannock National Bank, King George State Bank, and the newly formed Bank of Williamsburg) and three non-bank affiliates (Union Investment Services, Union Mortgage, and Mortgage Capital Investors). The company serves various counties in Virginia through 28 branches.

Key Financial Metrics

Capital Ratios:

• Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets: 12.47% (Minimum required: 4%)
• Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets: 13.70% (Minimum required: 8%)
• Leverage Ratio (Tier 1 to Average Tangible Assets): 9.06% (Minimum required: 3-4%)

Revenue, Profit, and Cash Flow: The filing text incorporates the Consolidated Statements of Income and Cash Flows by reference to the Annual Report to Shareholders. Specific numerical values for net income, revenue, and operating cash flow are not provided in the text of this Form 10-K.

Material Changes and Acquisitions

The company executed a significant acquisition and expansion program during 1998 and early 1999:

• Branch Purchase (Feb 1998): Acquired five former Signet Bank branches, assuming approximately $60 million in net deposits. Two branches were subsequently sold to Bank of Lancaster due to regulatory concentration limits.
• Rappahannock Bankshares Merger (July 1998): Completed the merger with Rappahannock Bankshares, Inc., making Rappahannock National Bank a wholly-owned subsidiary.
• Bank of Williamsburg (Feb 1999): Opened a new full-service bank in Williamsburg, Virginia, entering a new market area.
• Mortgage Capital Investors Acquisition (Feb 1999): Purchased CMK Corporation t/a "Mortgage Capital Investors" to augment mortgage origination capabilities.
• Organic Growth: Union Bank opened three new branches in Fredericksburg and Mechanicsville during 1998.

Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary

Market Risk Management:

• Primary Risk: Interest rate risk is the primary market risk.
• Strategy: The Asset/Liability Management Committee (ALCO) uses balance sheet repositioning, pricing strategies, and simulation analysis to manage exposure.
• Sensitivity Analysis:
  • A +200 basis point increase in prime rates is projected to decrease net interest income by 2.75%.
  • A -200 basis point decrease in prime rates is projected to increase net interest income by 2.20%.
  • Net market value is projected to decrease by $15.6 million in a +200 basis point scenario and increase by $24.9 million in a -200 basis point scenario.

Regulatory and Operational Risks:

• Dividend Restrictions: Dividend payments are subject to regulatory approval if they exceed net income plus retained earnings of the prior two years. Subsidiary banks cannot pay dividends if it would render them "undercapitalized."
• Competition: Faces competition from large regional institutions, out-of-state banks, credit unions, and mutual funds.
• Legal Proceedings: Management believes ongoing legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the company.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify specific Net Income, Revenue, and Cash Flow figures in the "Selected Financial Data" and "Consolidated Financial Statements" sections of the 1998 Annual Report to Shareholders (incorporated by reference).
• Confirm the integration status and financial performance of the newly acquired Rappahannock National Bank and Mortgage Capital Investors.
• Review the "Quarterly Earnings Summary" in the Annual Report to assess trends in net interest margin and loan growth.
• Check the "Proxy Statement" for details on executive compensation and director ownership.
• Monitor the impact of the new Bank of Williamsburg on the company's overall asset quality and profitability in the coming quarters.