SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-KSB/A (Amendment No. 1) ______________ (Mark One) [X] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2002. OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the transition period from __________to __________ Commission File Number: 0-23409 ------- HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Small Business Issuer in its Charter) COLORADO 84-1438612 -------------------------------- ------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.) 7360 WEST US HIGHWAY 50, SALIDA, COLORADO 81201 ----------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (719) 539-2516 ------------- Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: NONE Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.01 PER SHARE -------------------------------------- (Title of Class) Check whether the issuer: (l) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 --- --- Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [ ] State registrant's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $14,618,481 The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by nonaffiliates of the registrant based on the last sale of which the registrant was aware ($19.60 per share on September 16, 2002), was approximately $10,181,357. Solely for purposes of this calculation, the term "affiliate" refers to all directors and executive officers of the registrant and all stockholders beneficially owning more than 10% of the registrant's common stock. As of September 16, 2002, there were issued and outstanding 905,409 shares of the registrant's common stock. Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): YES NO X --- --- EXPLANATORY NOTE: This Form 10-KSB/A is being filed to correct several inadvertent typographical errors on the Consolidated Statement of Income for High Country Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001. This Form 10-KSB/A corrects typographical errors in Basic Earnings Per Common Share, Diluted Earnings Per Common Share, Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding and Dividends Paid Per Share for the year ended June 30, 2001. PART II ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ----------------------------- GRIMSLEY, WHITE & COMPANY Certified Public Accountants And Management Consultants 301 Raton Avenue La Junta, Colorado 81050-1697 719-384-5489 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Board of Directors and Stockholders High Country Bancorp, Inc. Salida, Colorado We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition of High Country Bancorp, Inc. as of June 30, 2002 and 2001, and the related consolidated statements of income, equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of High Country Bancorp, Inc. as of June 30, 2002 and 2001 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. /s/ Grimsley, White & Company GRIMSLEY, WHITE & COMPANY La Junta, Colorado August 27, 2002 1 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION JUNE 30, 2002 AND 2001 ASSETS 2002 2001 ------------- -------------- Cash and amounts due from banks $ 2,873,502 $ 2,759,671 Interest- bearing deposits at other institutions 8,590,443 9,175,856 Mortgage-backed securities, held to maturity 10,306,936 2,220,909 Securities held to maturity 303,039 -- Loans receivable - net 143,195,129 135,916,318 Loans held for sale 642,000 917,500 Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 2,421,600 2,421,600 Accrued interest receivable 1,299,341 1,121,412 Property and equipment, net 6,069,688 6,111,907 Mortgage servicing rights 6,788 14,504 Prepaid expenses and other assets 693,583 508,187 Deferred income taxes 183,100 162,800 ------------- ------------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 176,585,149 $ 161,330,664 ============= ============= LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits $ 116,142,046 $ 98,517,228 Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance - 29,724 Escrow accounts 657,271 1,070,624 Accounts payable and other liabilities 1,013,064 988,588 Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank 42,641,665 44,124,999 Accrued income taxes payable -- 40,167 ------------- ------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 160,454,046 144,771,330 ------------- ------------- Commitments and contingencies EQUITY Preferred stock- $.01 par value; authorized 1,000,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding -- -- Common stock-$.01 par value; authorized 3,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 905,409 (2002)and 1,028,992 shares (2001) 9,054 10,290 Paid-in capital 7,262,469 9,151,686 Retained earnings - substantially restricted 9,461,842 8,215,667 Note receivable from ESOP Trust (521,065) (626,865) Deferred MRP stock awards (81,197) (191,444) ------------- ------------- TOTAL EQUITY 16,131,103 16,559,334 ------------- ------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 176,585,149 $ 161,330,664 ============= ============= SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 AND 2001 2002 2001 ------------ ------------ Interest Income Interest on loans $ 12,092,902 $ 11,926,363 Interest on securities held-to-maturity 306,060 178,492 Interest on other interest- bearing assets 356,547 226,839 ------------ ------------ Total interest income 12,755,509 12,331,694 ------------ ------------ Interest Expense Deposits 3,488,371 3,662,818 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 2,579,583 2,670,482 ------------ ------------ Total interest expense 6,067,954 6,333,300 ------------ ------------ Net interest income 6,687,555 5,998,394 Provision for losses on loans 236,000 385,000 ------------ ------------ Net income after provision for loan losses 6,451,555 5,613,394 ------------ ------------ Noninterest Income Service charges on deposits 262,747 209,496 Loans sold 802,851 408,872 Title and escrow fees 354,265 305,278 Other 443,110 301,065 ------------ ------------ Total noninterest income 1,862,973 1,224,711 ------------ ------------ Noninterest Expense Compensation and benefits 3,378,607 2,742,264 Occupancy and equipment 1,261,385 1,115,756 Insurance and professional fees 289,121 249,549 Other 687,627 648,075 ------------ ------------ Total noninterest expense 5,616,740 4,755,644 ------------ ------------ Income before income taxes 2,697,788 2,082,461 Income tax expense 1,026,449 810,082 ------------ ------------ Net income $ 1,671,339 $ 1,272,379 ============ ============ Basic Earnings Per Common Share $ 1.90 $ 1.30 ============ ============ Diluted Earning Per Common Share $ 1.85 $ 1.30 ============ ============ Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding Basic 877,653 975,855 Diluted 905,173 979,255 Dividends Paid Per Share $ 0.500 $ 0.500 SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 3 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 AND 2001 NOTE DEFERRED COMMON PAID-IN RETAINED RECEIVABLE STOCK STOCK CAPITAL EARNINGS ESOP AWARDS ------- ------- -------- ---------- --------- BALANCES JUNE 30, 2000 $ 10,712 $ 9,720,159 $7,433,495 $ (732,665) $ (324,052) Net income 1,272,379 MRP stock awards 290 132,608 ESOP contribution 37,977 ESOP note payment 105,800 Stock purchased and retired (422) (606,740) Dividends paid (490,207) -------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- BALANCES JUNE 30, 2001 10,290 9,151,686 8,215,667 (626,865) (191,444) Net income 1,671,339 MRP stock awards 18,583 110,247 ESOP contribution 77,796 ESOP note payment 105,800 Stock purchased and retired (1,236) (1,985,596) Dividends paid (425,164) -------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- BALANCES JUNE 30, 2002 $ 9,054 $ 7,262,469 $ 9,461,842 $ (521,065) $ (81,197) ======== =========== ========== ========== ========== SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 AND 2001 2002 2001 ------------ ------------ Operating Activities Net income $ 1,671,339 $ 1,272,379 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Amortization of: Deferred loan origination fees (182,137) (137,549) Premiums on investments 169,735 5,124 Loss on disposition of equipment 8,326 12,598 Compensation expense on ESOP shares 105,800 105,800 Compensation expense on Management Recognition Plan 73,651 132,897 ESOP market value expense 77,796 37,977 Provision for losses on loans 236,000 385,000 Deferred income taxes (20,300) (116,500) Depreciation 442,898 398,647 Income taxes (40,167) 28,593 Net change in miscellaneous assets (355,609) (338,103) Net change in miscellaneous liabilities 79,655 226,035 ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by operating activities 2,266,987 2,012,898 ------------ ------------ Investing Activities Net change in interest bearing deposits 585,413 (7,854,938) Net change in loans receivable (7,057,174) (17,183,728) Purchase of securities held-to-maturity (11,057,788) -- Principal repayments of securities-held-to-maturity 2,498,987 616,856 Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock -- (564,600) Purchases of property and equipment (409,005) (451,211) ------------ ------------ Net cash used by investing activities (15,439,567) (25,437,621) ------------ ------------ Financing Activities Net change in deposits 17,624,818 15,746,830 Net change in escrow funds (443,077) (744,356) Purchase of common stock (1,986,832) (607,162) Cash dividends paid (425,164) (490,207) Proceeds (payment) on FHLB advances (1,483,334) 7,886,666 ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by financing activities 13,286,411 21,791,771 ------------ ------------ Net change in cash and cash equivalents 113,831 (1,632,952) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning 2,759,671 4,392,623 ------------ ------------ Cash and cash equivalents, ending $ 2,873,502 $ 2,759,671 ============ ============ Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information Cash paid for: Taxes $ 1,169,834 $ 664,989 Interest 6,094,060 6,328,232 5 SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE -1 OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The following is a description of the more significant accounting policies which High Country Bancorp, Inc. (the Company) and its wholly owned subsidiary High Country Bank formerly Salida Building and Loan Association (the Bank) and its wholly owned subsidiary High Country Title and Escrow Company follow in preparing and presenting the consolidated financial statements. Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary High Country Bank and its wholly owned subsidiary High Country Title and Escrow Company. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Organization High Country Bank (the Bank) is a federal stock savings and loan association with its main office in Salida, Colorado and branch offices in Salida, Leadville and Buena Vista, Colorado. The Bank provides a variety of financial services to the area it serves. Its primary deposit products are interest-bearing checking accounts and certificates of deposit, and its primary lending products are real estate mortgages, consumer and commercial loans. High Country Title & Escrow Company provides title, escrow and closing services primarily in Chaffee County. The Company's purpose is to act as a holding company with the Bank as its sole subsidiary. The Company's principal business is the business of the Bank, title and escrow transactions of the wholly owned subsidiary of the bank, and holding investments. Savings deposits of the Bank are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") up to certain limitations. The Bank pays a premium to FDIC for the insurance of such savings. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Investment Securities and Mortgage-Backed Securities Securities Held to Maturity. Bonds and notes for which the entities have the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are reported at cost, adjusted for premiums and discounts that are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the period to maturity. Securities Available for Sale. Available-for-sale securities consist of bonds and notes not classified as trading securities or as held-to-maturity securities. Unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax, on available-for-sale securities are reported as a net amount in a separate component of shareholders' equity until realized. Gains and losses on the sale of available-for-sale securities are determined using the specific-identification method. Declines in the fair value of individual held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are other than temporary would result in write-downs of the individual securities to their fair value. Should the entities incur write-downs they will be included in earnings as realized losses. 6 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE -1 OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the period to maturity. Federal Home Loan Bank Stock The stock is an equity interest in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka. The Bank, as a member of the FHLB, is required to maintain an investment in capital stock of the FHLB. The stock is carried at cost, as its cost is assumed to equal its market value. FHLB stock can only be sold at par value to the FHLB or to another member institution. The FHLB declares cash and stock dividends. The stock dividends are recognized as income due to the fact they are redeemable at par value ($100 per share) from the FHLB or another member institution. Loans Loans are stated at unpaid principal balances, less the allowance for loan losses, net of deferred loan fees and loans in process. Loan origination and commitment fees, as well as certain direct origination costs, are deferred and amortized as a yield adjustment over the lives of the related loans using the interest method. Amortization of deferred loan fees is discontinued when a loan is placed on nonaccrual status. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when principal and interest is delinquent for 90 days or more. Uncollectible interest on these loans is charged off, or an allowance is established, based on management's periodic evaluation, and by a charge to interest income equal to all interest previously accrued. Income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received. Management has determined that first mortgage loans on one-to-four family properties, home equity, second mortgage loans, and all consumer loans are large groups of smaller-balance homogenous loans that are collectively evaluated. Accordingly, such loans are outside the scope of FASB Statement Nos. 114 and 118. Management considers an insignificant delay, which is determined as 90 days by the Association, will not cause a loan to be classified as impaired. A loan is not impaired during a period of delay in payment if the bank expects to collect all amounts due including interest accrued at the contractual interest rate for the period of delay. All loans identified as impaired are evaluated independently by management. Loans Held for Sale Loans originated and held for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower or cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income. Allowance for Loan Losses The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level, which, in management's judgment, is adequate to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The amount of the allowance is based on management's evaluation of the collectibility of the loan portfolio, including the nature of the portfolio, credit concentrations, specific impaired loans, and economic conditions. The allowance is increased by a provision for loan losses, which is charged to expense, and reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries. Such provisions are based on management's estimate of net realizable value or fair value of the collateral, as applicable. These estimates are susceptible to economic changes that could result in a material adjustment to results of operations in the near term. Recovery of the carrying value of such loans is dependent to a great extent on economic, operational, and other conditions that may be beyond the Bank's control. 7 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE -1 OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued Loan Servicing The cost of mortgage servicing rights is amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing revenues. Impairment of mortgage servicing rights is assessed based on the fair value of those rights. Fair values are estimated using discounted cash flows based on a current market interest rate. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using primarily the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Estimated useful lives of furniture, fixtures, and equipment range from two to ten years; buildings and improvements range from five to forty years. Income Taxes Income taxes are provided in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under the provisions of SFAS No. 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities and the tax rates which will be in effect when these differences are expected to reverse. If appropriate, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance, which reflects expectations of the extent to which such assets will be realized. The Company and its subsidiaries filed individual income tax returns in prior years but will file a consolidated return for the current year. Financial Instruments Off-balance sheet instruments. In the ordinary course of business the Bank has entered into off-balance sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit, and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when they are funded. Fair Values of Financial Instruments The following methods and assumptions were used by the entities in estimating fair values of financial instruments as disclosed herein: Cash and short-term instruments. The carrying amounts of cash and short-term instruments approximate fair values. Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities. Fair values for securities, excluding restricted equity securities, are based on quoted market prices. The carrying values of restricted equity securities approximate fair values. Loans receivable. For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and have no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying-values. Fair values for mortgage loans, consumer loans, commercial real estate and commercial loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Fair values for impaired loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis or underlying collateral values, where applicable. Deposit Liabilities. The fair values disclosed for demand deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The carrying amounts of variable-rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs) approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate CDs are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits. Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank. The fair values are based on the borrowing rates and remaining maturities. 8 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE -1 OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Cash Equivalents For the purpose of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, and interest-bearing deposits at other institutions. The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents Earnings Per Share The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 128 relating to earnings per share. The statement requires dual presentations of basic and diluted earnings per share on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shares in the earnings of the entity. Stock Compensation Plan Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, encourages all entities to adopt a fair value based method of accounting for employee stock compensation plans, whereby compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. However, it also allows an entity to continue to measure compensation cost for those plans using the intrinsic value based method of accounting prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, whereby compensation cost is the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the stock at the grant date (or other measurement date) over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. Stock options issued under the plan have no intrinsic value at the grant date, and under Opinion No. 25 no compensation cost is recognized for them. The Company has elected to continue with the accounting methodology in Opinion No. 25 and, as a result, has provided pro forma disclosures of net income and earnings per share and other disclosures, as if the fair value based method of accounting had been applied. Advertising Costs Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred. NOTE -2 SECURITIES Securities are classified in categories and accounted for as follows: Mortgage-Backed Securities Held-to-Maturity The amortized cost and estimated fair value of mortgage-backed held-to-maturity securities at June 30, 2002 and 2001 are as follows: Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair 2002 Cost Gains Losses Value ---- --------- ---------- ---------- ----- Mortgage-backed securities GNMA certificates $ 7,506,205 $ 10,197 $ (28,943) $ 7,487,459 FHLMC certificates 1,989,034 22,673 (5,998) 2,005,709 FNMA certificates 811,697 15,431 (38) 827,090 ----------- --------- ---------- ----------- $10,306,936 $ 48,301 $ (34,979) $10,320,258 =========== ========= ========== =========== 9 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE -2 SECURITIES (Continued) Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair 2001 Cost Gains Losses Value ---- --------- ---------- ---------- ----- Mortgage-backed securities GNMA certificates $ 627,745 $ 12,387 $ 0 $ 640,132 FHLMC certificates 370,551 5,345 (5,696) 370,200 FNMA certificates 1,222,613 17,951 0 1,240,564 ---------- --------- -------- ---------- $2,220,909 $ 35,683 $ (5,696) $2,250,896 ========== ========= ======== ========== Expected maturities on the mortgage backed securities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Securities Held-to-Maturity The amortized cost and estimated fair value of held-to-maturity securities are as follows: Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair 2002 Cost Gains Losses Value ---- --------- ---------- ---------- ----- Chaffee County Bonds $ 303,039 $ 7,247 $ 0 $ 310,286 ========= ======== ======= ========= The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities held-to-maturity by contractual maturity at June 30, 2002 follows: Amortized Fair Cost Value --------- ----- Over 1 year through 5 years $ 201,664 $ 206,198 After 5 years 101,375 104,088 --------- --------- $ 303,039 $ 310,286 ========= ========= At June 30, investments with a carrying value of $3,855,122 (2002) and $1,808,760 (2001) were pledged as collateral for deposits of public funds. NOTE -3 LOANS RECEIVABLE Loans receivable at June 30, are summarized as follows 2002 2001 ------------- ------------- Loans secured by real estate: One-to-four family residences $ 59,167,162 $ 62,163,878 Commercial real estate 35,549,596 29,562,996 Construction 9,411,762 9,059,977 Land 11,243,700 8,677,500 ------------- ------------- Total Loans Secured by Real Estate 115,372,220 109,464,351 Consumer loans, net of discounts 13,676,535 14,597,005 Loans collateralized by savings accounts 767,298 740,310 Commercial loans 18,610,505 16,064,527 Other loans 59,427 50,317 ------------- ------------- Total Loans 148,485,985 140,916,510 Less: Undisbursed portion of loans in process 3,194,636 3,026,054 Deferred loan origination fees 610,997 626,181 Allowance for loan losses 1,485,223 1,347,957 ------------- ------------- Loans Receivable, Net $ 143,195,129 $ 135,916,318 ============= ============= 10 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE -3 LOANS RECEIVABLE (Continued) The changes in the allowance for loan losses were as follows: 2002 2001 ------------ ----------- Balance, beginning of year $ 1,347,957 $ 1,002,760 Provision for losses 236,000 385,000 Recoveries 6,240 1,027 Losses incurred (104,974) (40,830) ------------ ----------- Balance, end of year $ 1,485,223 $ 1,347,957 ============ =========== Overdrafts in demand deposit accounts in the amount of $24,649 have been reclassified as consumer loans for 2002. At June 30, the Bank had adjustable interest rate loans of approximately $18,890,000 (2002) and $6,878,000 (2001). The adjustable rate loans have interest rate adjustment limitations and are generally indexed to the 1-year U.S. Treasury Note rate or prime rate. Future market factors may affect the correlation of the interest rate adjustment with the rate the Bank pays on the short-term deposits that have been primarily utilized to fund these loans. As of June 30, 2002, $2,016,927 of loans had been pledged as collateral for deposits of public funds. Loans receivable at June 30 include loans to officers and directors of approximately $1,018,289 (2002) and $1,338,000 (2001). For the year ended June 30, 2002, $1,056,000 of new loans was made and payments of $824,000 were received and two loans of $529,000 were sold. NOTE -4 LOAN SERVICING Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying statements of financial condition. The unpaid principal balances of these loans at June 30 are summarized as follows: 2002 2001 ---------- ---------- Mortgage loan portfolios serviced for: FHLMC $2,893,075 $3,635,591 ========== ========== In connection with these loans serviced for others at June 30, the Bank held borrowers' escrow balances of $(12,417) in 2002 and $456 in 2001. NOTE -5 ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE Interest receivable at June 30, relates to the following: 2002 2001 ---------- ---------- Loans $1,248,797 $1,105,226 Mortgage-backed securities 49,658 16,186 Other investments 886 0 ---------- ---------- $1,299,341 $1,121,412 ========== ========== NOTE -6 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment and the related accumulated depreciation at June 30, are summarized as follows: 2002 2001 ---------- ---------- Land and improvements $ 599,098 $ 584,132 Buildings and improvements 5,121,019 5,009,917 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 2,122,178 2,085,341 Construction in progress 0 12,000 ----------- ----------- 7,842,295 7,691,390 Less accumulated depreciation (1,772,607) (1,579,483) ----------- ----------- $ 6,069,688 $ 6,111,907 =========== =========== Depreciation expense for the years ended June 30, totaled $442,898 (2002) and $398,647 (2001). 11 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE -7 DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS Deposit accounts at June 30 are summarized as follows: 2002 2001 --------------------- --------------------- Weighted Weighted Average Average --------------------- --------------------- Amount Rate Amount Rate ------ ---- ------ ---- NOW accounts, including non-interest bearing deposits of $7,331,000 (2002) and $6,738,274 (2001) $ 30,063,429 .64% $ 25,874,424 1.13% Money market and savings accounts 28,274,752 1.37% 23,065,825 2.95% Certificate accounts 57,803,865 4.27% 49,576,979 5.83% ------------- ------------- $ 116,142,046 $ 98,517,228 ============= ============= At June 30, 2002, scheduled maturities of the above certificate accounts are summarized as follows: Year ending June 30, -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 and 2003 2004 2005 2006 thereafter ------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- 1.01-2.00 $ 1,116,365 2.01-3.00 13,791,840 $ 295,679 $ 40,335 3.01-4.00 6,478,686 4,542,985 96,985 $ 142,871 $ 51,582 4.01-5.00 11,030,021 2,007,704 110,594 218,657 737,264 5.01-6.00 6,778,314 1,046,940 694,306 448,205 81,256 6.01-7.00 4,751,825 440,665 309,383 532,006 197,707 7.01-8.00 700,774 311,521 346,414 502,981 ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- $ 44,647,825 $ 8,645,494 $ 1,598,017 $ 1,844,720 $1,067,809 ============ =========== =========== =========== ========== The aggregate amount of certificates of deposits with a minimum denomination of $100,000 at June 30 was $18,324,452 (2002) and $13,899,773 (2001). Deposits in excess of $100,000 are not insured by the Savings Association Insurance Fund (SAIF). Interest expense on deposits for the years ended June 30 is summarized as follows: 2002 2001 ------------ ------------ NOW accounts $ 196,167 $ 253,240 Money market and savings accounts 510,334 689,816 Certificate accounts 2,781,870 2,719,762 ------------ ------------ $ 3,488,371 $ 3,662,818 ============ ============ NOTE -8 ADVANCES FROM FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) at June 30 are summarized as follows: Interest Rate 2002 2001 ---------- ------------ ------------ Maturing within one year 5.49-7.05% $ 9,666,665 $ 4,500,000 Maturing in 2004 5.14-6.91% 7,500,000 9,999,999 Maturing in 2005 4.18-7.34% 6,000,000 7,500,000 Maturing in 2006 5.54-6.98% 3,500,000 5,500,000 Maturing in 2007 4.97-5.31% 3,000,000 3,500,000 Maturing after 2007 5.37-6.10% 12,975,000 13,125,000 ------------ ------------ 42,641,665 44,124,999 Line of credit 7.28% 0 0 ------------ ------------ $ 42,641,665 $ 44,124,999 ============ ============ 12 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE -8 ADVANCES FROM FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK (Continued) Pursuant to collateral agreements with the FHLB, advances are secured by a blanket pledge agreement with the FHLB, which includes single family and commercial real estate loans. At June 30, 2002, the Bank has an approved line of credit subject to the maximum amount of credit available to the Bank under the FHLB's credit policies, which expires April 25, 2003. No amount was drawn on the line of credit at June 30, 2002 or 2001. NOTE -9 INCOME TAXES The provision for income taxes consists of the following: 2002 2001 ------------ ---------- Current $ 1,046,749 $ 926,582 Deferred (20,300) (116,500) ------------ ---------- $ 1,026,449 $ 810,082 ============ ========== The effective tax rate on income before the provisions for income taxes differs from the federal statutory income tax rate of 34% for the following reasons: 2002 2001 ---------- -------- Provision for income taxes at statutory rate $ 917,248 $708,000 Nondeductible expenses for tax purposes 39,981 32,000 State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 68,143 68,300 Other, net 1,077 1,782 ---------- -------- $1,026,449 $810,082 ========== ======== Effective tax rates 38% 39% Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The net deferred tax assets (liabilities) as of June 30 are as follows: 2002 2001 ----------- --------- Difference between tax basis and carrying basis of FHLB stock $ (196,600) $(196,600) Tax depreciation in excess of Financial statement amounts (129,200) (101,100) Difference between tax basis and carrying basis of long term incentive plan 129,200 134,000 Other (6,800) (2,400) Loan loss allowance 386,500 328,900 ----------- --------- Net deferred tax asset $ 183,100 $ 162,800 =========== ========= Management has determined that a valuation allowance is not required. 13 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE -9 INCOME TAXES (Continued) The deferred tax expense (benefit) results from timing differences in the recognition of income and expense for tax and financial purposes. The sources and tax effects of these temporary timing differences are as follows: 2002 2001 --------- ---------- Accumulated depreciation $ 28,100 $ 17,100 Allowance for loan losses - net (57,600) (127,100) Other 4,400 2,100 Long-term incentive plan 4,800 (8,600) --------- ---------- $ (20,300) $ (116,500) ========= ========== The Bank was in prior years permitted under the Internal Revenue Code to deduct an annual addition to reserve for bad debts in determining taxable income, subject to certain limitations. This deduction differed from the bad debt provision used for financial accounting purposes. Bad debt deductions for income tax purposes are included in taxable income of later years only if the bad debt reserve is used subsequently for purposes other than to absorb bad debt losses. Because the Bank does not intend to use the reserve for purposes other than to absorb losses, no deferred income taxes have been provided. Retained earnings at June 30, 2002, include approximately $1,169,000, representing such bad debt deductions for which no income taxes have been provided. NOTE -10 REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios as outlined below. Management believes, as of June 30, 2002. The Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject. As of September 17, 2001, the most recent notification from Office of Thrift Supervision categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be well capitalized the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution's category. The following is a reconciliation of capital computed under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) to regulatory capital. OTS regulations specify minimum capital requirements for the Bank. The following reconciliation also compares the capital requirements as computed to the minimum capital requirements for the Bank, as of June 30. 2002 2001 ------------- ------------ Equity Per GAAP $ 16,034,000 $ 14,196,000 Less Servicing Rights Plus Valuations (1,000) (1,000) ------------- ------------ Equity Per GAAP- Tier I Capital 16,033,000 14,195,000 Valuation Allowance 1,485,000 1,348,000 ------------- ------------ Regulatory Capital $ 17,518,000 $ 15,543,000 ============= ============ 14 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE -10 REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS (Continued) Minimum Required To Be Well Capitalized For Capital Under Prompt Corrective Actual Adequacy Purposes Action Regulations Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- 2002 ---- Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $17,518,000 13.66% $10,261,000 8.00% $12,826,000 10.00% Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) 16,033,000 12.50 3,848,000 3.00 7,695,000 6.00 Tier I Capital (to Average Assets) 16,033,000 9.45 2,545,000 1.50 8,484,000 5.00 Tangible Capital (to Tangible Assets) 16,033,000 9.06 2,653,000 1.50 N/A 2001 ---- Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $15,543,000 13.05% $ 9,531,000 8.00% $11,914,000 10.00% Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) 14,195,000 11.91 3,574,000 3.00 7,148,000 6.00 Tier I Capital (to Average Assets) 14,195,000 9.42 2,261,000 1.50 7,537,000 5.00 Tangible Capital (to Tangible Assets) 14,195,000 8.78 2,426,000 1.50 N/A The Bank's management believes that, under the current regulations, the Bank will continue to meet its minimum capital requirements in the coming year. However, events beyond the control of the Bank, such as increased interest rates or a downturn in the economy in the Bank's operating area, could adversely affect future earnings and, consequently, the ability of the Bank to meet its future minimum capital requirements. 15 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE -11 BENEFIT PLANS The Bank adopted a Long-Term Incentive Plan covering the directors and key employees of the Bank. On June 30 of each year the participants will have a contribution made to their account providing the participant continues to be an employee or director of the Bank. Prior to distribution under the terms of the Plan, each participant's account shall be credited with a rate of return, on any amounts previously credited, equal to the highest rate of interest paid by the Bank on one-year certificates of deposit, or after conversion the rate of return will equal the dividend-adjusted rate of return on the common stock. Amounts credited to Participant's Accounts on the effective date and thereafter shall be fully vested. Account balances shall be paid, in cash, in ten equal annual installments beginning during the first quarter of the calendar year which next follows the calendar year in which the participant ceases to be a director or employee for any reason, with subsequent payments being made by the last day of the first quarter of each subsequent calendar year until the participant has received the entire amount of his account. Notwithstanding the foregoing a participant may elect to have his account paid in lump sum distribution or in annual payments over a period less than ten years. Any benefits accrued under the plan will be paid from the Bank's general assets. The Bank has established a trust in order to hold assets with which to pay benefits. Trust assets, which are included in the consolidated statement of financial condition, will be subject to the claims of the Bank's general creditors. The expense for the plan recognized for the years ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 was $72,000 and $32,987. As part of the conversion to stock, the Bank established an ESOP to benefit substantially all employees. The ESOP purchased 105,800 shares of common stock in the conversion with proceeds received from a loan from the Company. The note is to be repaid in ten annual principal installments of $105,800, starting June 30, 1998. Interest is based on the Wall Street Journal Prime plus one percent, and is adjusted annually on July 1. The interest rate for 2002 was 7.75%. The unallocated shares of stock held by the ESOP are pledged as collateral on the debt. The ESOP is funded by contributions made by the Bank in amounts sufficient to retire the debt. At June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001, the outstanding balance of the note receivable was $521,065 and $626,865 and is presented as a reduction of stockholders' equity. ESOP compensation expense for the years ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 was $123,317 and $146,768. In November 1993, the AICPA issued Statement of Position 93-6 "Employers' Accounting for Employee Stock Ownership Plans." The statement was adopted December 9, 1997, the effective date of the Association's conversion to a stock company. The Statement requires, among other things, that: (1) for ESOP shares committed to be released in a period to compensate employees directly, employers should recognize compensation cost equal to the average fair value (as determined on a monthly basis) of the shares committed to be released, (2) dividends on unallocated shares used to repay ESOP loans are not considered dividends for financial reporting purposes, dividends on allocated or committed shares are credited to the accounts of the participants and reported as dividends in the financial statements, (3) for an internally leveraged ESOP, the Company's loan receivable and the ESOP note payable as well as the interest income/expense is not reflected in the consolidated financial statements and (4) for earnings per share computations, ESOP shares that have been committed to be released should be considered outstanding. ESOP shares that have not been committed to be released should not be considered outstanding. The ESOP shares as of June 30, 2002 are as follows: Shares released 42,320 Shares committed to be released for allocation 10,580 Unreleased shares 52,900 ---------- Total ESOP shares 105,800 ========== Fair value of unreleased shares $1,007,745 ========== 16 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE -11 BENEFIT PLANS (Continued The board of directors of the Company approved a Management Recognition Plan ("MRP") for directors and employees. The MRP was approved by the stockholders at the annual meeting in December 1998. The Company purchased in the open market 39,675 shares of its common stock, at a cost of $551,721, to fund the MRP. Under the terms of the plan 33,836 shares of common stock were awarded to directors and employees. The shares awarded pursuant to the MRP have a vesting schedule, which provides that 25% of the shares awarded will automatically vest on the effective date of the award and 25% will vest on each subsequent anniversary date. Compensation expense related to the MRP was $73,651 and $132,897 for the years ended June 30, 2002 and 2001. The bank also has a noncontributory 401(K) plan which employees may elect to join after 90 days of employment. NOTE -12 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. At June 30, 2002, the Bank has commitments to fund mortgage loans of $2,406,000, with interest rates from 4.75% to 9.50%, unfunded lines of credit of $7,092,000, and letters of credit of $250,000. The Bank makes contractual commitments to extend credit, which are legally binding agreements to lend money to customers at prevailing interest rates for specified periods of time. The credit risk involved in issuing these commitments is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. As such, the Bank's exposure to credit loss, in the event of non-performance by the counterparty to the financial instrument, is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. However, the Bank applies the same credit standards used in the lending process when extending these commitments, and periodically reassesses the customers' credit worthiness. Additional risks associated with these commitments arise when they are drawn upon, such as the demands on liquidity that the Bank could experience if a significant portion were drawn down at once. This is considered unlikely, however, as commitments may expire without having been drawn upon. The Bank originates loans primarily in Chaffee, Fremont and Lake Counties, Colorado. Although the Bank has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of its borrower's ability to repay their loans is dependent upon economic conditions in the market area. NOTE -13 FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The estimated fair values of the financial instruments are as follows: 2002 2001 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Amount Value Amount Value -------- ----- -------- ----- Financial Assets: Cash $ 2,873,502 $ 2,873,502 $ 2,759,671 $ 2,759,671 Interest-bearing deposits 8,590,443 8,590,443 9,175,856 9,175,856 Mortgage backed securities 10,306,936 10,320,258 2,220,909 2,250,896 Securities held to maturity 303,039 310,286 0 0 FHLB stock 2,421,600 2,421,600 2,421,600 2,421,600 Loans receivable - net 143,837,129 151,123,000 136,833,818 143,175,000 Financial liabilities Deposits 116,142,046 117,113,000 98,517,228 99,311,000 Advances from FHLB 42,641,665 44,869,000 44,124,999 44,989,000 17 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE -14 OTHER NON-INTEREST EXPENSE 2002 2001 ---------- --------- Advertising $ 92,850 $ 78,798 Stationery Supplies 164,180 150,612 Postage 127,020 102,142 Telephone 67,925 59,692 Dues and Subscriptions 45,935 43,867 Community Support 53,656 48,416 Bank Charges 35,197 42,857 Other 100,864 121,691 ---------- --------- $ 687,627 $ 648,075 ========== ========= NOTE - 15 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY In the years ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, the Company purchased 123,583 and 42,233 shares of its common stock, at a cost of $1,986,832 and $607,162, and retired the stock in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes For the years ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, the Company paid a cash dividend of $.50 per share respectively. NOTE - 16 STOCK OPTION PLAN The stockholders approved the adoption of the 1998 incentive stock option plan, providing for the award of incentive stock options to key employees and directors of the Company, and its affiliates at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Under the terms of the plan 116,376 shares of the Company's common stock were granted to employees and directors on December 17, 1998. Such options have an option exercise price of $13.125, which was the fair value of the stock at December 17, 1998. The aggregate number of shares deliverable pursuant to awards shall not exceed 145,475 shares. Such stock options will have a term of ten years and a vesting schedule, for employees, which provides that one third of the options, vested at the date of the grant and one third vested January 1, 1999 and one-third January 1, 2000. The directors' options vested at the date of the grant. The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations in accounting for the stock option plan. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized. If the Company had elected to recognize compensation cost based on the fair value of the options granted at the grant date (1998) as prescribed by SFAS 123, the effect would not have been material to net income or earnings per share. A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plan is presented below: 2002 2001 ------- -------- Outstanding at the beginning of year 116,376 116,376 Granted 0 0 Exercised 0 0 Forfeited 0 0 Outstanding at year end 116,376 116,376 Options exercisable at year end 116,376 116,376 The exercise price for the outstanding options is $13.125 and the remaining contractual life is 6.6 years. 18 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE -16 IMPACT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In December 2001, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee issued Statement of Position 01-06, Accounting by Certain Entities (Including Entities With Trade Receivables) That Lend to or Finance the Activities of Others. This SOP reconciles and conforms, as appropriate, the accounting and financial reporting provisions established by the BSI Guide, CU Guide, and FC Guide. This SOP eliminates differences in accounting established by the Guides where such differences are not warranted. In addition, the SOP carries forward accounting guidance for transactions unique to certain financial entities. Most of the differences between the respective guides represent presentation or disclosure requirements. The impact of adopting this SOP in December 2001 did not have a material affect on the financial statements or the disclosures. NOTE -17 CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS In the normal course of business, the Bank is involved in various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, the ultimate disposition of these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Bank. NOTE -18 CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (PARENT COMPANY ONLY) The following condensed statements summarize the financial position, operating results and cash flows of High Country Bancorp, Inc., 2002 2001 ------------ ------------ CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET ASSETS Cash and equivalents $ 125,762 $ 2,550,640 Investment in subsidiary 10,080,587 8,237,730 ESOP note receivable 521,065 626,865 Other 82,918 2,307 ------------ ------------ $ 10,810,332 $ 11,417,542 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Accruals $ 37,447 $ 0 Stockholders' equity 10,772,885 11,417,542 ------------ ------------ $ 10,810,332 $ 11,417,542 ============ ============ CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME For the years ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001 Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary $ 1,822,393 $ 1,248,017 Other net (153,314) 22,482 ------------ ------------ $ 1,669,079 $ 1,270,499 ============ ============ 19 HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE -18 CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (PARENT COMPANY ONLY) CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the years ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001 Operating Activities: Net income $ 1,669,079 $ 1,270,499 Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary (1,822,393) (1,248,017) Other 34,633 27,970 ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by operations (118,681) 50,452 ----------- ----------- Investing Activities: ESOP note payment 105,800 105,800 Loan (to) payment from subsidiary 0 3,000,000 Dividends received 0 200,000 ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by investing activities 105,800 3,305,800 ----------- ----------- Financing Activities: Purchase of common stock (1,986,832) (607,162) Dividends paid (425,165) (490,207) ----------- ----------- Net cash provided (used)by financing activities (2,411,997) (1,097,369) ----------- ----------- Net increase (decrease) in cash (2,424,878) 2,258,883 Cash beginning 2,550,640 291,757 ----------- ----------- Cash ending $ 125,762 $ 2,550,640 =========== =========== 20 PART III ITEM 13. EXHIBITS LIST AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K ----------------------------------------------- (a) List of Documents Filed as Part of This Report ---------------------------------------------- (1) Consolidated Financial Statements. The following financial ------------------------------------ statements of the registrant are included herein under Item 7. The remaining information appearing in the Annual Report is not deemed to be filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, except as expressly provided herein. Independent Auditor's Report (a) Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2002 and 2001 (b) Statements of Income for the Years Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 (c) Statements of Equity for the Years Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 (d) Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 (e) Notes to Financial Statements (2) Financial Statement Schedules. None ----------------------------- (3) Exhibits. The following exhibits are either filed as part of this -------- Annual Report on Form 10-KSB or incorporated herein by reference: Exhibit No. Description ---------- ----------- * 3.1 Articles of Incorporation of High Country Bancorp, Inc. * 3.2 Bylaws of High Country Bancorp, Inc. * 10.1 Employment Agreement between Salida Building and Loan Association and Larry D. Smith+ * 10.2 Guaranty Agreement between High Country Bancorp, Inc. and Larry D. Smith+ * 10.3 High Country Bancorp, Inc. 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan+ * 10.4 High Country Bancorp, Inc. Management Recognition Plan and Trust+ * 10.5 Salida Building and Loan Association Long-Term Incentive Plan+ * 10.6 Salida Building and Loan Association Incentive Compensation Plan+ * 10.7 Employment Agreement between Salida Building and Loan Association and Scott G. Erchul+ * 10.8 Guaranty Agreement between High Country Bancorp, Inc. and Scott G. Erchul+ * 10.9 Change-in-Control Protective Agreement between Salida Building and Loan Association and Francis L. Delay+ * 10.10 Change-in-Control Guaranty Agreement between High Country Bancorp, Inc. and Francis L. DeLay+ 21 ** 13 Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended June 30, 2002 ** 21 Subsidiaries 23 Consent of Grimsley, White & Company 99 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350_____________ * Incorporated by reference from Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed January 27, 1997 (File No. 333-34153). ** Previously filed. + Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. (b) Reports on Form 8-K. No current reports on Form 8-K have been -------------------- filed during the last quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report. 22 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC. Date: January 28, 2003 By:/s/ Larry D. Smith ----------------------------------------- Larry D. Smith President and Chief Executive Officer (Duly Authorized Officer) CERTIFICATION I, Larry D. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of High Country Bancorp, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-KSB of High Country Bancorp, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report; and 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report. Date: January 28, 2003 /s/ Larry D. Smith ---------------------------------------- Larry D. Smith President and Chief Executive Officer CERTIFICATION I, Frank L. DeLay, Chief Financial Officer of High Country Bancorp, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-KSB of High Country Bancorp, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report; and 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report. Date: January 28, 2003 /s/ Frank L. DeLay --------------------------------------- Frank L. DeLay Chief Financial Officer