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2013 Annual Report

The Impact of Growth
2013 ANNUAL REPORT

FINANCIAL
CORPORATION

The Impact of Growth

In these competitive times, growth is no longer a luxury for financial 

institutions, but a necessity. Today, we must continually focus on 

ways to grow, not for the sake of growth alone, but for the short- 

and long-term success of the people, businesses, and communities 

that depend on us.

This Annual Report highlights DNB First’s strong record of financial 

growth and performance in 2013. The true impact of our growth, 

however, lies with the shareholders, customers, businesses, 

employees, and communities that will benefit from our strength  

for years to come.

Dear Valued Shareholders,  
Customers, and Employees: 

We are proud to present our 2013 Annual Report, which 
reflects a very exciting and productive year for DNB Financial 
Corporation. During 2013, we delivered earnings, greatly 
strengthened our balance sheet, invested in expanded 
capabilities, and grew value for shareholders so that we  
can continue to have the strength and stability to positively 
impact you and our local communities for years to come.  
In a year that focused on building a solid foundation for  
the future, we hit the primary targets we had established  
for this early phase of our growth strategy. 

In 2013, net income available to common shareholders was 
$3.77 million or $1.36 per diluted common share, compared 
with $4.91 million or $1.79 per diluted common share for 
the 12 months ended December 31, 2012. The lower year-
over-year comparison reflects, in good part, decisive action 
taken during 2013 to write down and remove non-performing 
assets from our balance sheet. Entering 2014 with significantly 
improved asset quality and a strong capital position, we 
believe DNB has built a solid foundation for productive, 
profitable growth.

The operating results supporting our earnings reflected our 
2013 commitment to growing revenue from a diversified 
mix of commercial, retail, and wealth management services. 
We met the challenges of a sluggish economic climate, 
increased regulatory costs, and an uncertain interest rate 
environment head on. Expanded banking relationships with 
our customers contributed to a 5.4% increase in net loans 
and a 5.3% increase in total deposits. The Company trimmed 
total interest expense 23% from 2012, reflecting ongoing 
interest rate management practices and the growth of core 
deposits. Growth in our wealth management business was 
also strong, resulting in a 23.5% increase in total assets under 
care, and a 43% increase in fee income from DNB Investment 
Management and Trust. 

To support future growth and productivity, we made 
strategic investments, including upgrading infrastructure 
and facilities, adding product lines and services, hiring 
experienced individuals, and establishing a residential 
mortgage operation. Our enhanced capabilities ensure we 
have the ability to provide the range of financial solutions 
needed to continue growing.

When DNB succeeds, so do our stakeholders — customers, 
employees, shareholders, and communities. As a local 
company, we feel a particular responsibility to give back  
to the communities where we, and our customers, live  
and work. It is rewarding to contribute to our economy by 
providing employment, helping meet the financial needs of 
businesses and individuals, and supporting the charitable 
and civic organizations committed to improving the quality 

of life for all. In addition to the financial support we provided 
to our community, our employees gave generously of their 
time and energy to support a variety of organizations, 
including schools, pantries and shelters, art organizations, 
and many others. Collectively, it is our pleasure to serve  
and support our community.

DNB’s commitment to building value for shareholders was 
reflected in the value of our stock, which increased $5.25  
or 34% during the year, from $15.50 to $20.75. In addition, 
we paid our 18th consecutive quarterly cash dividend to 
common shareholders in the fourth quarter of 2013. 

In 2013, we were pleased to welcome James Biery to our 
Board of Directors. Among his many accomplishments,  
he served as President and CEO of the Pennsylvania  
Bankers Association for 22 years. His knowledge and 
experience is a tremendous asset to our leadership team 
and our shareholders.

With a talented team leading the way, the greatest range  
of financial solutions in DNB’s history, and a growth strategy 
that has shown early positive results, we are enthusiastic 
about our direction and ability to deliver results. We 
appreciate the steadfast support we have received from all 
our stakeholders, particularly as we navigated the challenges 
the past several years have presented. We look forward to 
demonstrating the highest levels of commitment to you in 
the coming year. 

Sincerely,

William S. Latoff, 
Chairman and CEO

William J. Hieb, 
President and Chief Risk and 
Credit Officer

The Yields of Growth

For a financial institution, growth can be measured in many ways – net income, revenue, asset size, or return on equity. At 

DNB First, we also measure growth in another way – by the impact our strength has had on the people and organizations we 

serve. Whether we were giving our valued customers more time and control over their money, providing credit to help local 

businesses expand, helping individuals pursue their passions, or assisting non-profit organizations with carrying out their 

missions, DNB First was proud to impact the lives of our shareholders, customers, neighbors, employees, and fellow members 

of the community. 

Businesses, Jobs, and Stronger Economies
Our financial strength in 2013 and in 
previous years has been reflected in 
our ability to do something many 
banks have been unable to do – help 
local businesses get the credit they 
need to grow and prosper. We were 
proud to provide loans and cash 
management solutions to help local 
businesses, the lifeblood of our 
economies, reach new levels of growth. 

experienced professionals understand 
the local marketplace and are trusted 
advisors who can connect their clients 
to the solutions, resources, and people 
they need to succeed. 

Our team of Relationship Managers is 
not the only benefit of local banking. 
DNB First also provides our customers 
with the benefits of local decisions and 
access to the decision makers, a big 
advantage not available with out-of-
region financial institutions.

In 2013, we continued to offer 
businesses a unique competitive 
advantage – a knowledgeable team  
of Relationship Managers. These 

Room to Grow

In 2013, we were proud to help our customers reach 
their goals. Pat Marrone was able to use a DNB First 
Home Equity Loan to give his mother her dream 
kitchen, where she proudly hosts Friday night 
family dinners.

Serving the Needs  
of Families 
As a community bank, DNB First has 
always understood the importance of 
families and helping them reach their 
financial goals. It’s something that  
Pat Marrone, a long-time DNB First 
customer, experienced when he turned 
to DNB First to get a home equity loan 
to help his mother renovate her kitchen.

“My mother loves to entertain and badly 
needed a new kitchen. I wanted to give 

her the kitchen she deserved and DNB First made the process so easy. They were 
helpful and offered the best home equity rate around. I would tell anyone who was 
doing business with DNB First to relax. They did exactly what they said they were 
going to do with no runaround or surprises.” 

DNB First knows how important family-owned 
businesses, such as Talluto’s Italian Foods, are  
to our community. Pictured with Al Melfi of  
DNB First, is Joseph F. Talluto, Director of Sales,  
(left) and his father Joseph A. Talluto, President  
and CEO (right).

“When we needed a business loan  

in order to grow, the Small Business 

Development Center (SBDC) recommended 

DNB First. Choosing DNB was one of  

the best business decisions we ever  

made. DNB First isn’t just a bank; they’re  

a partner that’s a critical part of our 

business. The relationship we have with 

them is not diluted; we are able to meet 

with the primary decision makers who 

actually know us. They’ve given us some 

very helpful advice and are always very 

interested in what we’re doing. Currently, 

DNB First is helping us plan for future 

growth. They’ve always made it clear to us 

that our business is important to them.” 

Joe Talluto, Owner, Talluto’s Authentic 
Italian Foods

Rising to the Top 
In 1978, when David Braverman opened the window of an old school bus he 
converted to a food vending truck to greet his first customer, he had no idea he 
would be opening the door to a growing and successful business. Today, the 
company has grown into a successful retail and wholesale business, LeBus Bakery, 
which offers a robust assortment of artisan baked goods. Recently, when the 
company needed a financial institution to accommodate its growth, they turned  
to DNB First. 

“DNB has been fantastic. They were able to help us put together a package to help 
us enhance our equipment, expand our location, and manage cash flow. Working 
with them has been seamless, as they are able to advance the funds we need to  
keep production flowing. I don’t know what we would do without them,”  
Anthony Labetti, Vice President, LeBus Bakery

Mobile Money app to seamlessly and 
effortlessly conduct everyday banking 
from their smartphones or other mobile 
devices. Now, in addition to Mobile 
Money, we offer Mobile Deposit, which 
allows customers to deposit checks by 
taking photos with smartphones, 
eliminating trips to the branch.

“I live and work in Philadelphia so I can’t 
easily get to a DNB First branch to make 
deposits. Usually, I have to wait until  
I come home to deposit my checks. My 
mother suggested I try Mobile Deposit.  
I couldn’t believe how easy it was to use.  
I just took the picture of my check and 
before I knew it, the money was in my 
account. It definitely saved me time.” 
Kelsey Beam

Another way we improved financial 
convenience and control for our customers 
was through the introduction of Instant 
Issue Debit Cards. Now individuals and 

business owners can request and receive 
DNB First Debit Cards instantly at any 
branch, without having to wait for them 
to arrive by mail. 

Improving our Branch Network
In 2013, we made significant investments 
to improve the appeal of our branches, 
most notably our West Chester branch, 
which features new signage to increase 
the visibility of this important location, 
and houses additional office space for 
DNB First Wealth Management, Retail, 
and Commercial Banking. As part of our 
commitment to the arts in our communities, 
the branch also features paintings of  
historically significant events in Chester 
County created by local artist Adriane 
Martinez. Our comfortable and convenient 
branches are a reminder to members of 
the community that they are always 
welcome at DNB First. 

In 2013, we continued to rise to the needs of 
customers, such as LeBus Bakery. Pictured from left 
to right is DNB First Relationship Manager, Thomas 
Cozza with LeBus Bakery’s Master Baker, Moussa 
Doumbia; Founder/Owner, David Braverman, and 
Vice President of Operations, Anthony Labetti.

Long-Term Relationships
Our growth and financial strength is 
also one of the reasons DNB First has 
been able to stand by our customers 
– in good and challenging economic 
cycles. Robert Pearson, Partner in Glenelg 
Farms, a housing development, shares: 
“In 2001, my partners and I were looking 
to obtain a construction loan to develop 
housing. DNB First stepped up to the 
plate and got us financed. At the time, 
the economy was good and the lots sold 
like clockwork. Based on the success  
of that model, in 2007, they helped us 
finance a second development. By 2008, 
the economy had worsened and we’ve hit 
some hard times over the past few years. 
Despite our struggle, DNB First has stood 
behind us. They really took the time to 
know us and have helped work with us 
through difficult times. They are one  
of the few banks willing to support 
construction loans because they want  
to help the community.”

Convenience and Control 
As a community-based institution 
dedicated to serving our customers, 
DNB First has always strived to make 
banking more convenient and give our 
customers greater financial control. In 
2013, we invested in technology to 
enhance our mobile banking capabilities. 
Customers may now download our 

Business GrowthWealth Management 

DNB First’s impact in the community was not just felt by local businesses, but also by individuals and families looking to 

realize their goals. To help our clients manage and preserve wealth, we continued to enhance our Wealth Management 

offerings. The assets we administer increased 23.5%, indicating our clients are seeing the benefits of working with a local 

company they know and trust. In 2013, individuals and families relied on DNB First Wealth Management for a variety of 

reasons, including managing retirement funds, helping finance college educations, and preserving wealth through trusts. 

Personal Growth

On the Course to Success 
DNB Wealth Management has had a tremendous impact on the people in our communities, 
including local golfer and Morgantown resident, R.J. Wren, who was born with an  
injury that resulted in nerve damage to his shoulder and arm. At the age of seven, R.J. 
discovered a passion for golf. Today, a high school sophomore, R.J. has become an 
accomplished, competitive golfer. He was twice-named Philadelphia PGA Jr. Player of  
the Year and travels the country using his skills to raise money for Shriner’s Hospitals for 
Children. To help make his golf story possible, his father, Russ Wren, credits DNB First 
Wealth Management.

 “When R.J. was injured, we received a settlement for his care. DNB Wealth Management has 

helped us successfully manage those funds. The interest from the funds helps pay for the cost of R.J. to attend and participate in 
golf tournaments and do what he loves to do. DNB Wealth Management has had a major impact on R.J.’s life, helping him 
pursue his passion on and off the course.”

Full-Service Banking 
In 2013, we continued to invest in 
technology, people, and infrastructure 
to strengthen relationships with our 
customers. With Wealth Management, 
for example, we invested in a financial 
planning program to allow us to help 
our valued clients reach their financial 
goals for every stage of life. We also 
upgraded technology to invest in new 
products and services and to offer our 
wealth management clients an even 
higher level of service and reporting.

Also in 2013, DNB First established a 
new mortgage unit to help more 
individuals and families reach their  
goal of homeownership and to allow  
us to build non-interest income to  
fuel our growth in the future. 

With our new technology and targeted 
e-mail marketing efforts geared toward 
enhancing relationships with our 
customers, we are able to strengthen 
the relationships with our customers 
and increase returns for our shareholders. 
We also implemented extensive online 
marketing to attract new customers  
to the Bank. Collectively, these efforts 
will ensure we sustain the growth 
necessary to support our customers 
and communities for years to come. 

To provide another cost-effective 
means of communication with our 
customers, we also continued to  
build on our social media efforts to  
illicit feedback and share news and 
helpful information.

“I’m the administrator of a trust for a 

deceased relative. The trust was with a 

local bank that was purchased by a larger 

bank, which wasn’t a good fit for me. 

Moving the trust to DNB First Wealth 

Management was the best decision  

I could have made. They meet with me 

regularly to discuss their approaches and 

have provided nice returns on our funds. 

It all comes down to trust. People can only 

trust someone when they know them.  

I trust DNB because they don’t just talk 

the talk; they walk the walk.”

Dr. Timothy Blair, Dean and Professor  
of Piano, College of Visual and Performing 
Arts, West Chester University

Community Involvement

As a local bank, DNB First has always been dedicated to helping strengthen  
and give back to the local communities we proudly serve. In 2013, we continued  
to do our part to help improve the quality of life for all. Whether we were making 
charitable donations, providing funding for educational programs through 
Pennsylvania’s Educational Tax Credit Program (EITC), dispatching employee 
volunteers to help feed the hungry, or investing in local programs that bring 
people together, our impact could be felt. 

We were proud to give more than $600,000 to a variety of local causes and 
programs as well as to non-profit organizations in Chester and Delaware Counties, 
including food pantries, churches, youth sports organizations, and the arts. 

Preserving History 
One organization, we continued to 
strengthen is the Chester County 
Historical Society. As President,  
Rob Lukens shares: “DNB First has 
significantly helped us grow in so many 
ways. First, they are the leading funder of 
the Educational Improvement Tax Credit 
Program (EITC), which has enabled us  
to provide educational programs to 
thousands of Chester County students. 
They have also helped us strengthen our 
financial position through lending and 
investment management and provided 
strong leadership on our Board of 
Trustees for more than a decade, helping 
us expand our relevance and profile in  
the community.” 

As part of our ongoing efforts to fight hunger, we 
sponsored a food drive to support the Lord’s Pantry 
in Downingtown. The donations from employees 
and customers helped provide food to nourish local 
residents in need.

To support children’s health, in 2013, we continued 
to take important steps to support the March of 
Dimes, ”March for Babies,” which helps promote 
healthy, full-term pregnancies for mothers.

Financial Growth

Teaching Personal Finance 
To help foster educational literacy in our communities, DNB First was proud  
to invest in the DNB First Financial Literacy Program. This unique program, 
provided in conjunction with Everfi, the leading educational technology 
company, offers financial education programs to help Downingtown and  
West Chester High School students make smart financial decisions. Topics 
covered include managing credit cards, financing college, and understanding 
the importance of savings. 

“DNB First understands how important young people are to the future of our communities, and is dedicated to helping 
provide them with the financial education they need to make smart financial decisions today – and in the future,” adds 
William S. Latoff, DNB First Chairman and CEO. 

 
DNB Financial Corporation — Selected Financial Data 

Results of Operations

Interest income

Interest expense

Net interest income

Provision for credit losses

Non-interest income

Non-interest expense

Income before income taxes

Income tax expense

Net income

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

$23,212

$25,729

$26,174

$26,050

$25,948

2,888

20,324

2,530

4,795

3,755

21,974

1,455

4,088

4,644

21,530

1,480

3,643

7,062

18,988

2,216

5,430

10,629

15,319

1,325

4,507

17,450

17,262

16,725

16,903

16,590

5,139

1,220

7,345

2,106

6,968

2,066

5,299

1,629

1,911

362

$3,919

$5,239

$4,902

$3,670

$1,549

Preferred stock dividends & accretion of discount

148

332

779

618

Net income available to common stockholders

$3,771

$4,907

$4,123

$3,052

Per Share Data

Basic earnings

Diluted earnings

Cash dividends

Book value

2013

$1.38

1.36

0.28

16.55

2012

$1.81

1.79

0.20

16.08

2011

$1.54

1.53

0.12

14.14

2010

$1.16

1.16

0.12

12.55

567

$982

2009

$0.38

0.38

0.23

11.88

Weighted average
Common shares outstanding — basic

2,742,417

2,710,819

2,674,716

2,635,549

2,606,596

Financial Condition

Total assets

Loans and leases, gross

Allowance for credit losses

Deposits

Borrowings

Stockholders’ equity

Selected Ratios

Return on average stockholders’ equity

Return on average assets

Average equity to average assets

Loans to deposits

Dividend payout ratio

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

$661,473

$639,568

$607,099

$602,332

$634,248

415,354

396,498

403,684

396,171

359,427

4,623

6,838

6,164

5,884

5,477

558,747

530,424

497,545

492,746

507,347

39,674

58,583

46,864

56,705

53,647

51,056

60,230

45,208

79,450

42,876

2013

6.75%

0.60

8.92

74.34

20.65

2012

2011

9.61%

10.01%

0.84

8.98

74.75

11.17

0.80

7.99

81.14

7.84

2010

8.03%

0.59

7.40

80.40

10.37

2009

3.76%

0.26

6.87

70.84

59.68

At or for the year ended December 31 (Dollars in thousands, except share data)

DNB Financial Corporation shares are traded on the 

Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol: DNBF

Advisory Board Members DNB Financial Corporation

Top row, left to right: 

Eli Silberman, Board Chair; President, TSG, Inc. 

Peter R. Barsz, CPA, Partner, Merves, Amon & Barsz, LLC

Joseph E. Brion, Esq., Chairman, Buckley, Brion, McGuire  

& Morris LLP

Jeffrey P. Brown, Partner, KMRD Partners, Inc.

Second row, left to right: 

Joseph J. DellaVecchia, III, President, DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith  

and Boyd Funeral Home 

Vincent T. Donohue, Esq., Shareholder, Lamb McErlane PC 

Charles A. Hackett, CPA, President, Bliss & Co., Ltd.

Rosaria Hawkins, PhD, President, Take Charge Consultants, Inc.

Third row, left to right: 

Matthew D. Kelly, Partner, Carnegie Wealth Management

James A. Mellon, Jr., President, Mellon Certified Restoration

A. Joseph Rubino, General Partner, Rubino Holdings LP

Charles E. Swope, Jr., Swope Lees Commercial Real Estate, LLC

Fourth row, left to right: 

Cuyler H. Walker, Esq., Partner, Pepper Hamilton, LLP

Joan Walsh, Co-Owner, Kashbox Consulting

Greg R. Weisenstein, Ed.D., President, West Chester University 

George C. Zumbano, Esq., Shareholder, Gawthorp Greenwood, PC

Top row, left to right: 

Jay G. Fischer, Esq., Partner, Valocchi & Fischer

Frank Hayes, Esq., Partner, Hayes & Romero

Suzanne R. Jackson, CPA, Owner, SR Jackson, LLC

Jerry L. Johnson, Esq., Attorney at Law

Second row, left to right: 

Donald B. Lynn, Jr., Esq., Partner, Larmore Scarlett, LLP

Stacey Willits McConnell, Esq., Partner, Lamb McErlane, PC 

John McKenna, Esq., Shareholder/Director, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Anthony Morris, Esq., Partner, Buckley, Brion, McGuire  

& Morris LLP

Third row, left to right: 

Stephen J. Olsen, Esq., Gawthrop Greenwood, PC

Robert S. Supplee, Esq., Robert S. Supplee, PC

Richard C. Weber, Board Chair, Managing Director,  

DNB First Wealth Management

Wealth Management Advisory Board

Board of Directors DNB Financial Corporation

Seated, left to right:

James J. Koegel, Director; President, Jones Motor Group, Inc. 

William S. Latoff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 

Mildred C. Joyner, Director; President of the Council on Social  

Work Education

Standing, left to right: 

James H. Thornton, Director; President, Thornton Consulting

William J. Hieb, Director; President and Chief Risk and Credit Officer

Gerard F. Griesser, Director; President, Fox & Roach/Trident

Thomas A. Fillippo, Director; President, Devault Foods

Executive Management Team and Officers

Seated:

Standing, left to right:

William S. Latoff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

James F. Gagliano, Director of Retail Services

William J. Hieb, President and Chief Risk and Credit Officer 

Richard C. Weber, Senior Vice President, Managing Director of  

Catherine H. Hall, Senior Vice President, Director of Marketing

Wealth Management 

Albert J. Melfi, Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer

Gerald F. Sopp, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer  

and Corporate Secretary

Frank S. Monterosso, Senior Vice President, Director of Operations

Bruce E. Moroney, Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer 

DNB First Branch Locations

Boothwyn 
3915 Chichester Avenue 
Boothwyn, PA 19061

Caln 
1835 East Lincoln Highway 
Coatesville, PA 19320 

Chadds Ford 
300 Oakland Road 
West Chester, PA 19382

Downingtown/East End 
701 East Lancaster Avenue 
Downingtown, PA 19335

Downingtown/Main 
4 Brandywine Avenue 
Downingtown, PA 19335

Exton 
410 Exton Square Parkway 
Exton, PA 19341 

Kennett Square 
215 East Cypress Street 
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Lionville 
891 North Pottstown Pike 
Exton, PA 19341 

Little Washington 
104 Culbertson Run Road 
Downingtown, PA 19335 

Ludwig’s Corner 
1030 North Pottstown Pike 
Chester Springs, PA 19425

Media 
323 West State Street 
Media, PA 19063

West Chester 
2 North Church Street 
West Chester, PA 19380

West Goshen 
1115 West Chester Pike 
West Chester, PA 19380

FINANCIAL
CORPORATION

DNB First n 4 Brandywine Avenue n Downingtown, PA 19335