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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Old Second Bancorp, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Period Ended: June 30, 2003
Business Overview: A financial services company headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, operating through three subsidiary banks, a mortgage banking subsidiary (Old Second Mortgage), and an insurance subsidiary. The company operates 23 banking locations across six Illinois counties.

Key Financial Metrics

Capital Ratios (June 30, 2003): The Company and its lead subsidiary are categorized as "well capitalized." Total capital to risk-weighted assets was 11.44% (Consolidated) and 11.85% (Bank). Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets was 10.19% (Consolidated) and 10.60% (Bank).

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Profitability: Net income increased 17.65% in Q2 2003 compared to Q2 2002. Return on equity improved to 16.18% in Q2 2003 from 15.35% in the prior year.
• Revenue Drivers: Noninterest income surged 48.1% in Q2 2003, driven primarily by a 141.1% increase in gains on the sale of loans and a 73.0% increase in secondary mortgage fees due to unprecedented mortgage origination volumes.
• Expense Growth: Noninterest expenses rose 22.1% in Q2 2003, largely due to a 26.6% increase in salaries and benefits (driven by hiring and merit increases) and expanded mortgage operations.
• Asset Growth: Total loans increased 11.4% year-to-date, with residential real estate loans up 23.6%. Total assets grew 6.3% since December 31, 2002.
• Net Interest Margin: The margin declined to 3.94% YTD 2003 from 4.38% in 2002, attributed to the falling interest rate environment.
• Asset Quality: Nonperforming loans decreased to $3.2 million from $5.4 million at year-end 2002. However, net charge-offs increased to $603,000 YTD 2003 from $1,000 in the prior year.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary:

• Mortgage Outlook: While mortgage rates remain historically low, management does not anticipate the current level of income from residential mortgage activity will continue throughout the year.
• Economic Concerns: Management shares concern regarding the economic outlook for the remainder of 2003, citing a slowdown beginning in 2001 and potential negative impacts from declining equity prices on consumer confidence.
• Capital Actions: In June 2003, the Company completed a tender offer repurchasing 723,053 shares for approximately $30.7 million. This was funded by the sale of $27.5 million in trust preferred securities and corporate funds.

Risks and Contingencies:

• Interest Rate Risk: The Company faces a negative interest rate sensitivity gap in the short term (1 year), meaning rising rates could decrease net interest income.
• Credit Risk: Potential for increased problem assets and delinquencies if the economic recovery proves unsustainable.
• Regulatory/Legal: Standard risks regarding changes in banking laws, regulations, and the outcomes of existing litigation (management believes current litigation will not have a material adverse effect).

Investor Verification Checklist

• Sustainability of Mortgage Income: Verify if the 48% increase in noninterest income from mortgage activities is a one-time anomaly or a sustainable trend, given management's caution.
• Expense Trajectory: Monitor if the 22% increase in noninterest expenses (specifically salaries) stabilizes as the mortgage market normalizes.
• Asset Quality Trends: Track the ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans (currently 533%) and net charge-offs to ensure the recent increase in charge-offs does not accelerate.
• Net Interest Margin Pressure: Assess the impact of the declining interest rate environment on future net interest margins, which have compressed from 4.38% to 3.94% YTD.
• Capital Structure: Review the terms and impact of the newly issued trust preferred securities used to fund the stock repurchase.