Security Pacific Corp. INTRODUCTION This research presents

The current troughtopeak cycle of American economic performance is (in May 1990) in its 89th month. Thus, in light of the 45month mean for the past eight cycles, it is not surprising that many economists expect a recession, however mild, by early1991. Nevertheless, most economists project continued economic growth, albeit sluggish growth for the coming year or two (Value Line 1990).

In 1990, the American banking industry is in the ninth year of deregulation. At this time, there is a blurring of the functions of the major players in the industry, as well as the

1 2presence of many new players. Commercial banks, which were prohibited from dealing in securities by the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, are once again permitted to engage in such activities to a limited extent. Nonbank organizations, such as securities brokers, are permitted to engaged in some commercial

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Loss Loss 1988 58%(.58) 21.7 12.6% 1989 61%(.61) 21.7 13.5% Banking_Industry 1985 60%(.60) 19.6 11.8% 1986 65%(.65) 20.0 13.0% [table continued on following page] 5 [table continued from preceding page] 1987 Loss Loss 1988 61%(.61) 19.9 12.1% 1989 61%(.61) 20.2 12/3% ============================================================= Pacific has closely tracked that of the industry, while staying slightly ahead of it. Loantototal assets preformance is summarized in Table 2, which may be found below on this page. Again, Security Pacific Table 2 LoanstoTotal Assets 19851989 =============================================================== Year Security Pacific Industry    1985 68.2% 64.6% 1986 6
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