UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended   September 30, 2013   

or

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________________ to_________________

Commission file number: 0-13649

BERKSHIRE BANCORP INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware	94-2563513
(State or Other Jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)	Identification No.)

160 Broadway, New York, New York	10038
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (212) 791-5362

N/A

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 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 ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. (See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ¨	Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨	Smaller reporting company x

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Yes  ¨ No  x

As of November 12, 2013, there were 14,416,198 outstanding shares of the issuer's Common Stock, $.10 par value.

BERKSHIRE BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Forward-Looking Statements. Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not based on historical fact may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believe", "may", "will", "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "continue" or similar terms identify forward-looking statements. A wide variety of factors could cause the actual results and experiences of Berkshire Bancorp Inc. (the "Company") to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the Company's forward-looking statements. Some of the risks and uncertainties that may affect operations, performance, results of the Company's business, the interest rate sensitivity of its assets and liabilities, and the adequacy of its loan loss allowance, include, but are not limited to: (i) deterioration in local, regional, national or global economic conditions which could result, among other things, in an increase in loan delinquencies, a decrease in property values, or a change in the housing turnover rate; (ii) changes in market interest rates or changes in the speed at which market interest rates change; (iii) changes in laws and regulations affecting the financial services industry; (iv) changes in competition; (v) changes in consumer preferences; (vi) changes in banking technology; (vii) ability to maintain key members of management; (viii) possible disruptions in the Company's operations at its banking facilities; (ix) cost of compliance with new corporate governance requirements, rules and regulations; and other factors referred to in this Quarterly Report and in Item 1A, "Risk Factors", of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

Certain information customarily disclosed by financial institutions, such as estimates of interest rate sensitivity and the adequacy of the loan loss allowance, are inherently forward-looking statements because, by their nature, they represent attempts to estimate what will occur in the future.

The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statement contained in this Quarterly Report. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any such statements upon any change in applicable circumstances.

BERKSHIRE BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

INDEX

		Page No.
	PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012	4
	Consolidated Statements of Income For The Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)	5
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)	6
	Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)	7
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)	8
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	9
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	41
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk	58
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	58
	PART II  OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6.	Exhibits	61
Signature		62
Index of Exhibits.		63

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data)

	September 30,		December 31,
	2013		2012
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks (including restricted cash of $4,264 and $4,082, respectively)	$	7,881	$	8,637
Interest bearing deposits		92,749		140,517
Total cash and cash equivalents		100,630		149,154
Investment Securities:
Available-for-sale, at fair value		342,639		355,114
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock		722		887
Held-to-maturity, fair value of $ 259 in 2013 and $283 in 2012		258		275
Total investment securities		343,619		356,276
Loans, net of unearned income		304,606		295,165
Less: allowance for loan losses		(10,122)		(11,008)
Net loans		294,484		284,157
Accrued interest receivable		3,009		3,099
Premises and equipment, net		6,976		7,113
Real estate owned		-		225
Deferred tax assets, net		22,989		16,392
Other assets		4,071		11,629
Total assets	$	775,778	$	828,045
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing	$	89,505	$	84,163
Interest bearing		523,137		558,307
Total deposits		612,642		642,470
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		30,000		45,000
Borrowings		-		1,539
Accrued interest payable		1,382		1,699
Other liabilities		4,578		3,031
Total liabilities		648,602		693,739
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock - $ .01 Par value:
2,000,000 shares authorized - none issued
Common stock - $.10 Par value		1,442		1,441
Authorized-25,000,000 Shares
Issued 14,416,198 shares
Outstanding 14,416,198 shares
Additional paid-in capital		143,903		143,903
Accumulated Deficit		(4,999)		(8,061)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net		(13,170)		(2,977)
Total stockholders' equity		127,176		134,306
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	775,778	$	828,045

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

(unaudited)

	For the				For the
	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME
Loans, including related fees	$	4,265	$	4,658	$	12,741	$	14,445
Investment securities		2,174		2,395		6,452		7,106
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock		7		11		26		37
Interest bearing deposits		65		59		249		243
Total interest income		6,511		7,123		19,468		21,831
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits		865		1,144		2,772		3,544
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		263		446		1,027		1,337
Interest expense on borrowings		-		69		10		410
Total interest expense		1,128		1,659		3,809		5,291
Net interest income		5,383		5,464		15,659		16,540
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES		(264)		(4,193)		(865)		(4,193)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		5,647		9,657		16,524		20,733
NON-INTEREST INCOME
Service charges on deposit accounts		96		110		293		344
Investment securities gains		25		61		338		169
Other income		128		595		604		897
Total non-interest income		249		766		1,235		1,410
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and employee benefits		2,595		2,263		8,190		7,123
Net occupancy expense		636		567		1,937		1,728
Equipment expense		99		86		277		252
FDIC assessment		255		300		552		900
Data processing expense		92		112		326		336
Other		607		652		1,946		1,984
Total non-interest expense		4,284		3,980		13,228		12,323
Income before provision for taxes		1,612		6,443		4,531		9,820
Provision for income taxes		576		3,260		1,667		1,157
Net income	$	1,036	$	3,183	$	2,864	$	8,663
Earnings per share:
Basic - 14,416,000 shares	$	0.07	$	0.22	$	0.20	$	0.60
Diluted - 14,416,000 shares	$	0.07	$	0.22	$	0.20	$	0.60

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	For The Nine Months  Ended
	September 30,
	2013		2012
Net Income	$	2,864	$	8,663
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes of $8,168 and $5,409, in 2013 and 2012, respectively		(10,015)		8,316
Less: Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) included in net income, net of taxes of $152 and $68, in 2013 and 2012, respectively		(178)		(101)
Other comprehensive ( loss) income	$	(10,193)	$	8,215
Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(7,329)	$	16,878

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

(Dollars In Thousands, Except Share Data)

(Unaudited)

					Common		Preferred				Accumulated
					Stock		Stock		Additional		Other						Total
	Common		Preferred		Par		Par		Paid-in		Comprehensive		Accumulated		Treasury		Stockholders'
	Shares		Shares		Value		Value		Capital		Loss, net		deficit		Stock		Equity
Balance at January 1, 2012	14,443	$	-	$	1,444	$	-	$	143,900	$	(10,517)	$	(19,299)	$	-	$	115,528
Net Income													8,663				8,663
Other comprehensive income net of taxes											8,215						8,215
Adjustments	(27)				(2)				3								1
Balance at September 30, 2012	14,416	$	-	$	1,442	$	-	$	143,903	$	(2,302)	$	(10,636)	$	-	$	132,407
Balance at January 1, 2013	14,416	$	-	$	1,441	$	-	$	143,903	$	(2,977)	$	(8,061)	$	-	$	134,306
Net Income													2,864				2,864
Other comprehensive loss net of taxes											(10,193)						(10,193)
Adjustments					1								198				199
Balance at September 30, 2013	14,416	$	-	$	1,442	$	-	$	143,903	$	(13,170)	$	(4,999)	$	-	$	127,176

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	For The Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	2,864	$	8,663
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Realized gains on investment securities		(338)		(169)
Net amortization of premiums of investment securities		1,252		1,833
Depreciation and amortization		362		373
Provision for loan losses		(865)		(4,193)
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable		90		(190)
Decrease in other real estate owned		225		—
Decrease (increase) in other assets		9,155		(1,376)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable and other liabilities		1,229		(4,908)
Net cash provided by operating activities		13,974		33
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment securities available for sale
Purchases		(306,282)		(382,025)
Sales, maturities and calls		299,697		405,068
Investment securities held to maturity
Payments		17		17
Decrease in FHLBNY stock		165		—
Net (increase) decrease in loans		(9,462)		8,119
Purchases of premises and equipment		(266)		(140)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(16,131)		31,039
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase in non interest bearing deposits		5,342		4,750
Net decrease in interest bearing deposits		(35,170)		(12,648)
Repayment of borrowings		(1,539)		(18,931)
Repayment of securities sold under repurchase agreements		(15,000)		0
Net cash used in financing activities		(46,367)		(26,829)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		(48,524)		4,243
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		149,154		101,036
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	100,630	$	105,279
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash used to pay interest	$	4,126	$	10,565
Refund on income taxes, net of taxes paid	$	6,680	$	2

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2013 and 2012

(unaudited)

Note 1. General

Berkshire Bancorp Inc., a Delaware corporation, is a bank holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. References herein to "Berkshire", the "Company" or "we" and similar pronouns, shall be deemed to refer to Berkshire Bancorp Inc. and its wholly-owned consolidated subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires. Berkshire's principal activity is the ownership and management of its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, The Berkshire Bank (the "Bank"), a New York State chartered commercial bank. The Bank is owned through Berkshire's wholly-owned subsidiary, Greater American Finance Group, Inc. ("GAFG").

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Berkshire Bancorp Inc. and subsidiaries include the accounts of the parent company, Berkshire Bancorp Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries: The Berkshire Bank, GAFG and East 39, LLC.

We have prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for interim financial reporting. These consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, are unaudited and, in our opinion, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of our consolidated balance sheets, operating results, and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the remaining quarters of fiscal 2013 due to a variety of factors. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company's 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 2. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average common stock outstanding, excluding stock options from the calculation. As of and for the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, there were no potential dilutive shares. The following tables present the Company's calculation of earnings per common share:

	For The Three Months Ended September 30,
	2013						2012
	Earnings		Shares		Per share		Earnings		Shares		Per share
	(numerator)		(denominator)		amount		(numerator)		(denominator)		amount
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Basic earnings per common share
Net income	$	1,036					$	3,183
Net income available to common stockholders	$	1,036		14,416	$	0.07	$	3,183		14,416	$	0.22

	For The Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013						2012
	Earnings		Shares		Per share		Earnings		Shares		Per share
	(numerator)		(denominator)		Amount		(numerator)		(denominator)		amount
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Basic earnings per common share
Net income	$	2,864					$	8,663
Net income available to common stockholders	$	2,864		14,416	$	0.20	$	8,663		14,416	$	0.60

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 3. Income Taxes

The income tax provision for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $576,000 and $1.7 million, respectively, and the income tax provision for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $3.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

The effective tax rate for the three month and nine month period ended September 30, 2013 was 35.71 and 36.79 percent. The Company’s effective tax rate differs from the statutory rate primarily due to benefit related to the dividends received deduction.

There were no significant uncertain tax positions requiring additional recognition in its financial statements as of September 30, 2013, and the Company does not believe that there will be any material changes in its unrecognized tax positions over the next twelve months. In addition, there were no accruals for interest or penalties during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 4. Loan Portfolio

The following table sets forth information concerning the Company's loan portfolio by type of loan at the dates indicated:

	September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Amount		% of  Total		Amount		% of  Total
Commercial and industrial and finance leases	$	22,661	7.4	%	$	23,184	7.8	%
Secured by real estate:
Residential		78,281	25.7	%		84,207	28.5	%
Multi family		16,235	5.3	%		14,491	4.9	%
Commercial real estate and construction		187,370	61.4	%		172,973	58.5	%
Consumer		536	0.2	%		899	0.3	%
Total loans		305,083	100	%		295,754	100	%
Deferred loan fees		(477)				(589)
Allowance for loan losses		(10,122)				(11,008)
Loans, net	$	294,484			$	284,157

The Bank did not foreclose on any loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The Bank had one foreclosed real estate property, with a carrying value of $225,000 in the year ended December 31, 2012 which was sold during the first quarter of 2013.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 4. - (continued)

The following table sets forth information concerning activity in the Company's allowance for loan losses for the indicated periods.

	For The Three Months Ended				For The Nine Months Ended
	September 30,   2013		September 30,  2012		September 30,  2013		September 30,  2012
Balance at beginning of period	$	10,386	$	17,718	$	11,008	$	17,720
Provision for loan losses		(264)		(4,193)		(865)		(4,193)
Loans charged off		-		-		(21)		(2)
Recoveries		-		-		-		-
Balance at end of period	$	10,122	$	13,525	$	10,122	$	13,525

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 4. - (continued)

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Financing Receivables

The qualitative factors are determined based on the various risk characteristics of each loan class. Relevant risk characteristics are as follows:

Commercial and industrial loans - Loans in this class are made to businesses. Generally these loans are secured by assets of the business and repayment is expected from the cash flows of the business. A weakened economy, and resultant decreased consumer and/or business spending will have an adverse effect on the credit quality in this loan class.

Commercial real estate - Loans in this class include non-owner occupied income-producing investment properties and owner-occupied real estate used for business purposes. The underlying properties are generally located largely in our primary market area. The cash flows of the income producing investment properties are adversely impacted by a downturn in the economy as evidenced by increased vacancy rates, which in turn, will have an effect on credit quality. In the case of owner-occupied real estate used for business purposes a weakened economy and resultant decreased consumer and/or business spending will have an adverse effect on credit quality.

Construction loans- Loans in this class primarily include land loans to local individuals, contractors and developers for developing the land for sale or for the purpose of making improvements thereon. Repayment is derived from sale of the lots/units including any pre-sold units. Credit risk is affected by market conditions, time to sell at an adequate price and cost overruns. To a lesser extent this class includes commercial development projects we finance which in most cases have an interest-only phase during construction and then convert to permanent financing. Credit risk is affected by cost overruns, market conditions and the availability of permanent financing, to the extent such permanent financing is not being provided by us.

Residential real estate - Loans in this class are made to and secured by owner-occupied residential real estate and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower. The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, will have an adverse effect on the credit quality in this loan class. The Company generally does not originate loans with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80 percent and does not grant subprime loans.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 4. - (continued)

Multi-Family real estate - Loans in this class are made to and secured by owner-occupied residential real estate and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower. The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, will have an effect on the credit quality in this loan class. The Company generally does not originate loans with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80 percent and does not grant subprime loans.

Consumer loans- Loans in this class may be either secured or unsecured and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower and, if applicable, sale of the collateral securing the loan (such as automobile or other secured assets). Therefore the overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, will have an effect on the credit quality in this loan class.

Financing Leases- Loans in this class may be either secured or unsecured and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower and, if applicable, sale of the collateral securing the loan (such as equipment or other secured assets). Therefore the overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, will have an effect on the credit quality in this loan class.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 4. - (continued)

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Commercial &  industrial		Commercial Real Estate		Construction		Multi family		Residential 1-4  Family		Consumer		Finance  Leases		Unallocated		Total
2013
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance	$	968	$	6,524	$	1,506	$	277	$	1,076	$	10	$	25			$	10,386
Charge-offs		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-	$	-
Recoveries		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-	$	-
Provision		(21)		(630)		328		80		(18)		3		(6)				(264)
Ending balance	$	947	$	5,894	$	1,834	$	357	$	1,058	$	13	$	19	$	-	$	10,122
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	947	$	5,894	$	1,834	$	357	$	1,058	$	13	$	19	$	-	$	10,122
Financing Receivables:
Ending balance	$	21,863	$	157,909	$	29,461	$	16,235	$	78,281	$	536	$	798	$	-	$	305,083
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	-	$	6,752	$	-	$	-	$	7,950	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	14,702
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	21,863	$	151,157	$	29,461	$	16,235	$	70,331	$	536	$	798	$	-	$	290,381

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Commercial &  industrial		Commercial Real Estate		Construction		Multi family		Residential 1-4  Family		Consumer		Finance  Leases		Unallocated		Total
2012
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance	$	673	$	7,658	$	1,113	$	470	$	6,082	$	26	$	63	$	1,633	$	17,718
Charge-offs		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-	$	-
Recoveries		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-	$	-
Provision		(22)		(1,234)		8		23		(1,372)		57		(20)		(1,633)		(4,193)
Ending balance	$	651	$	6,424	$	1,121	$	493	$	4,710	$	83	$	43	$	-	$	13,525
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	651	$	6,424	$	1,121	$	493	$	4,710	$	83	$	43	$	-	$	13,525
Financing Receivables:
Ending balance	$	14,242	$	157,750	$	20,766	$	14,593	$	98,347	$	2,073	$	1,725	$	-	$	309,496
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	-	$	17,597	$	9,730	$	-	$	8,152	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	35,479
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	14,242	$	140,153	$	11,036	$	14,593	$	90,195	$	2,073	$	1,725	$	-	$	274,017

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 4. - (continued)

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Commercial  & industrial		Commercial  Real Estate		Construction		Multi family		Residential 1- 4 Family		Consumer		Finance Leases		Unallocated		Total
2013
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance	$	989	$	6,309	$	1,441	$	326	$	1,529	$	15	$	62	$	337	$	11,008
Charge-offs		-		-		-		-		(21)		-		-		-		(21)
Recoveries		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Provision		(42)		(415)		393		31		(450)		(2)		(43)		(337)	$	(865)
Ending balance	$	947	$	5,894	$	1,834	$	357	$	1,058	$	13	$	19	$	-	$	10,122
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	947	$	5,894	$	1,834	$	357	$	1,058	$	13	$	19	$	-	$	10,122
Financing Receivables:
Ending balance	$	21,863	$	157,909	$	29,461	$	16,235	$	78,281	$	536	$	798	$	-		305,083
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	-	$	6,752	$	-	$	-	$	7,950	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	14,702
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	21,863	$	151,157	$	29,461	$	16,235	$	70,331	$	536	$	798	$	-		290,381

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Commercial  & industrial		Commercial  Real Estate		Construction		Multi  family		Residential 1- 4 Family		Consumer		Finance Leases		Unallocated		Total
2012
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance	$	950	$	7,857	$	609	$	411	$	6,490	$	53	$	126	$	1,224	$	17,720
Charge-offs		(2)		-		-		-		-		-		-		-	$	(2)
Recoveries		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Provision		(297)		(1,433)		512		82		(1,779)		29		(83)		(1,224)		(4,193)
Ending balance	$	651	$	6,424	$	1,121	$	493	$	4,711	$	82	$	43	$	-	$	13,525
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	651	$	6,424	$	1,121	$	493	$	4,711	$	82	$	43	$	-	$	13,525
Financing Receivables:
Ending balance	$	14,242	$	157,750	$	20,766	$	14,593	$	98,347	$	2,073	$	1,725	$	-		309,496
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	-	$	17,597	$	9,730	$	-	$	8,152	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	35,479
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	14,242	$	140,153	$	11,036	$	14,593	$	90,195	$	2,073	$	1,725	$	-		274,017

Among the loans reviewed for impairment, $1.3 million and $2.4 million of residential loans and $7.9 million and $1.3 million of commercial real estate loans were identified as troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs") at September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively. TDRs are the result of an economic concession being granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. Certain TDRs are classified as nonperforming at the time of restructuring and may only return to performing status after considering the borrower's sustained repayment performance under the revised payment terms for a reasonable period, generally six months. We evaluated all of the impaired loans by analyzing the collateral value and by evaluating the discounted cash flow. Based on the nature of the modifications no impairment was required. 

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Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

(In thousands)

	Commercial  & industrial		Commercial  Real Estate		Construction		Multi  family		Residential 1- 4 Family		Consumer		Finance Leases		Unallocated		Total
2012
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance	$	950	$	7,857	$	609	$	411	$	6,490	$	53	$	126	$	1,224	$	17,720
Charge-offs		(2)		-		-		-		(50)		-		-		-	$	(52)
Recoveries		33		-		-		-		-		-		-		-	$	33
Provision		8		(1,548)		832		(85)		(4,911)		(38)		(64)		(887)		(6,693)
Ending balance	$	989	$	6,309	$	1,441	$	326	$	1,529	$	15	$	62	$	337	$	11,008
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	989	$	6,309	$	1,441	$	326	$	1,529	$	15	$	62	$	337	$	11,008
Financing Receivables:
Ending balance	$	21,814	$	149,184	$	23,789	$	14,491	$	84,207	$	899	$	1,370	$	-		295,754
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	-	$	1,277			$	-	$	7,596	$	13	$	-	$	-	$	8,886
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	21,814	$	147,907	$	23,789	$	14,491	$	76,611	$	886	$	1,370	$	-		286,868

Among the loans reviewed for impairment, $2.4 million of residential loans and $1.3 million of commercial real estate loans were identified as troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs") at December 31, 2012. TDRs are the result of an economic concession being granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. Certain TDRs are classified as nonperforming at the time of restructuring and may only return to performing status after considering the borrower's sustained repayment performance under the revised payment terms for a reasonable period, generally six months. We evaluated all of the impaired loans by analyzing the collateral value and by evaluating the discounted cash flow. Based on the nature of the modifications no impairment was required.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 4. - (continued)

Age Analysis of Past Due Loans

As of September 30, 2013

(In thousands)

					Greater								Loans
	30-59 Days		60-89 Days		Than		Total				Total		90 Days and
	Past Due		Past Due		90 Days		Past Due		Current		Loans		Accruing
Commercial & industrial	$	-	$	-	$	10	$	10	$	21,853	$	21,863	$	10
Commercial real estate construction		-		-		-		-		25,891		25,891		-
Commercial real estate - other		-		-		-		-		157,909		157,909		-
Consumer		-		-		-		-		418		418		-
Overdrafts		-		5		-		5		113		118		-
Residential - prime				5,427		890		6,317		71,964		78,281		-
Residential - multi-family		-		-		-		-		16,235		16,235		-
Residential - construction										3,570		3,570
Finance leases		-		-		-		-		798		798		-
Total	$	-	$	5,432	$	900	$	6,332	$	298,751	$	305,083	$	10

Age Analysis of Past Due Loans

As of December 31, 2012

(In thousands)

					Greater								Loans
	30-59 Days		60-89 Days		Than		Total				Total		90 Days and
	Past Due		Past Due		90 Days		Past Due		Current		Loans		Accruing
Commercial & industrial	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	21,814	$	21,814	$	-
Commercial real estate construction		-		-		-		-		23,789		23,789		-
Commercial real estate - other		7,181		-		-		7,181		142,003		149,184		-
Consumer		50		-		-		50		665		715		-
Overdrafts		-		-		-		-		184		184		-
Residential - prime		6,081		373		861		7,315		76,892		84,207		-
Residential - multi-family		-		-		-		-		14,491		14,491		-
Residential - construction		-
Finance leases		-		-		-		-		1,370		1,370		-
Total	$	13,312	$	373	$	861	$	14,546	$	281,208	$	295,754	$	-

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 4. - (continued)

Impaired Loans

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

(In thousands)

			Unpaid				Average		Interest		Interest
	Recorded		Principal		Related		Recorded		Income		Income
	Loan		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized		Foregone
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial real estate	$	7,950	$	7,950	$	-	$	7,971	$	108	$	-
Residential - prime		6,752		6,752		-		6,755		42		12
Total	$	14,702	$	14,702	$	-	$	14,726	$	150	$	12
Commercial		7,950		7,950		-		7,971		108		-
Residential		6,752		6,752		-		6,755		42		12

Impaired Loans

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

			Unpaid				Average		Interest		Interest
	Recorded		Principal		Related		Recorded		Income		Income
	Loan		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized		Foregone
With no related allowance recorded:
Construction	$	9,730	$	9,730	$	-	$	9,740	$	112	$	-
Commercial real estate		17,597		17,597		-		17,646		286		-
Residential - prime		8,152		8,152		-		8,162		73		8
Total	$	35,479	$	35,479	$	-	$	35,548	$	471	$	8
Commercial		27,327		27,327		-		27,386		398		-
Residential		8,152		8,152		-		8,162		73		8

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 4. - (continued)

Impaired Loans
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
(In thousands)
			Unpaid				Average		Interest		Interest
	Recorded		Principal		Related		Recorded		Income		Income
	Loan		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized		Foregone
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial real estate	$	7,950	$	7,950	$	-	$	8,022	$	325	$	-
Residential - prime		6,752		6,752		-		6,792		261		20
Total	$	14,702	$	14,702	$	-	$	14,814	$	586	$	20
Commercial		7,950		7,950		-		8,022		325		-
Residential		6,752		6,752		-		6,792		261		20

Impaired Loans
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
(In thousands)
			Unpaid				Average		Interest		Interest
	Recorded		Principal		Related		Recorded		Income		Income
	Loan		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized		Foregone
With no related allowance recorded:
Construction	$	9,730	$	9,730	$	-	$	9,770	$	448	$	-
Commercial real estate		17,597		17,597		-		17,765		863		-
Residential - prime		8,152		8,152		-		8,211		256		45
Total	$	35,479	$	35,479	$	-	$	35,746	$	1,567	$	45
Commercial		27,327		27,327		-		27,535		1,311		-
Residential		8,152		8,152		-		8,211		256		45

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Impaired Loans
For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
(In thousands)
			Unpaid				Average		Interest		Interest
	Recorded		Principal		Related		Recorded		Income		Income
	Loan		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized		Foregone
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial real estate	$	1,277	$	1,277	$	-	$	1,307	$	87	$	-
Consumer		13		13		-		15		-		-
Residential - prime		7,596		7,596		-		7,640		355		6
Total	$	8,886	$	8,886	$	-	$	8,962	$	442	$	6
Commercial		1,277		1,277		-		1,307		87		-
Consumer		13		13				15		-		-
Residential		7,596		7,596		-		7,640		355		6

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 4. - (continued)

The following table presents loans on nonaccrual status as of the dates indicated. All nonaccrual loans were classified as impaired.

Loans on Nonaccrual Status

As of

	September 30,		December 31,
	2013		2012
	(In thousands)
Commercial & industrial	$	-	$	-
Construction		-		-
Commercial real estate		-		-
Consumer		-		-
Residential		890		861
Residential - multi-family		-		-
Finance leases		-		-
Total	$	890	$	861

The Company utilizes a risk rating system for the loan portfolio.

On a quarterly basis, or more often if needed, the Company formally reviews the ratings on all classified commercial and industrial, commercial real estate and construction loans. Quarterly, the Company engages an independent third-party to review a portion of loans within these segments. Management uses the results of these reviews as part of its periodic review process.

Credit Exposure

Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grades

As of September 30, 2013

(In thousands)

		Commercial &  industrial		Commercial Real  Estate  Construction		Commercial Real  Estate Other
Grade:
Pass	$	18,212	$	19,861	$	134,741
Watch		1,550		-		3,159
Special mention		101		-		17,606
Substandard		2,000		9,600		2,403
Total	$	21,863	$	29,461	$	157,909

	Residential-Prime		Residential-Multi  Family		Finance Leases
Grade:
Pass	$	70,866	$	16,235	$	-
Watch		570		-		-
Special mention		53		-		798
Substandard		6,792		-		-
Total	$	78,281	$	16,235	$	798

	Consumer- Overdrafts		Consumer-Other
Performing	$	118	$	418
Nonperforming		-		-
Total	$	118	$	418

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 4. - (continued)

Credit Exposure

Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grades

As of December 31, 2012

(In thousands)

	Commercial & Industrial		Commercial Real Estate Construction		Commercial Real Estate Other
Grade:
Pass	$	21,679	$	23,789	$	115,547
Watch		—		—		8,226
Special Mention		—		—		5,970
Substandard		135		—		19,441
Total	$	21,814	$	23,789	$	149,184

	Residential		Multi Family
Grade:
Pass	$	76,097	$	14,491
Watch		716		—
Special Mention		1,086		—
Substandard		6,308		—
Total	$	84,207	$	14,491

	Consumer Overdrafts		Consumer Other		Finance Leases
Performing	$	184	$	715	$	1,370
Nonperforming		—		—		—
Total	$	184	$	715	$	1,370

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 4. - (continued)

The following table presents the number and recorded balance of TDRs. The Company had no outstanding commitments to extend credit on TDRs at September 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

	As of September 30, 2013
		Pre-Modification		Post-Modification		Non-accrual Status
	Number of	Recorded		Recorded		Number of	Recorded
	Loans	Balance		Balance		Loans	Balance
Commercial real estate	6		8,897		7,950	—		—
One -to-four family - residential	6		559		1,344	2		799
Total	12	$	9,456	$	9,294	2	$	799

	As of December 31, 2012
		Pre-Modification		Post-Modification		Non-accrual Status
	Number of	Recorded		Recorded		Number of	Recorded
	Loans	Balance		Balance		Loans	Balance
Commercial real estate	4		1,354		1,276	—		—
One -to-four family - residential	6		2,177		2,101	1		434
Total	10	$	3,531	$	3,377	1	$	434

The following tables present newly classified TDRs by type of modification during the periods indicated:

	Interest
	Rate		Term		Combination		Total
Three months ended September 30, 2013
Commercial real estate	$	2,562		—	$	4,136	$	6,698
One -to-four family - residential		—		—		—		—
Total	$	2,562	$	0	$	4,136	$	6,698

There were no newly classified TDR's for the three month period ended September 30, 2012.

Nine months ended September 30, 2013
Commercial real estate	$	2,562		—	$	4,136	$	6,698
One -to-four family - residential		343		—		—		343
Total	$	2,905		—	$	4,136	$	7,041
Nine months ended September 30, 2012
Commercial real estate		—	$	11		—	$	11
One -to-four family - residential		—		—		—		—
Total		—	$	11		—	$	11

There were no TDRs that subsequently defaulted during the three month periods and the nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 5. Investment Securities

The following is a summary of held to maturity investment securities:

	September 30, 2013
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		unrealized		unrealized		Fair
	Cost		gains		losses		Value
	(In Thousands)
U.S Government Agencies	$	258	$	1	$	-	$	259
Totals	$	258	$	1	$	-	$	259

	December 31, 2012
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		unrealized		unrealized		Fair
	Cost		gains		losses		Value
	(In Thousands)
U.S Government Agencies	$	275	$	8	$	-	$	283
Totals	$	275	$	8	$	-	$	283

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 5. - (continued)

The following is a summary of available-for-sale investment securities:

	September 30, 2013
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		unrealized		unrealized		Fair
	Cost		gains		losses		Value
	(In Thousands)
U.S. Treasury Notes	$	39,866	$	-	$	(1,062)	$	38,804
U.S. Government Agencies		140,022		96		(11,086)		129,032
Mortgage-backed securities		125,776		589		(1,797)		124,568
Corporate notes		7,431		58		(5)		7,484
Auction rate securities		53,000		-		(10,371)		42,629
Marketable equity securities and other		122		-		-		122
Totals	$	366,217	$	743	$	(24,321)	$	342,639

	December 31, 2012
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		unrealized		unrealized		Fair
	Cost		gains		losses		Value
	(In Thousands)
U.S. Treasury Notes	$	24,868	$	19	$	(37)	$	24,850
U.S. Government Agencies		141,653		367		(151)		141,869
Mortgage-backed securities		127,507		2,343		(255)		129,595
Corporate notes		10,386		106		(3)		10,489
Auction rate securities		56,000		-		(7,815)		48,185
Marketable equity securities and other		126		-		-		126
Totals	$	360,540	$	2,835	$	(8,261)	$	355,114

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 5. - (continued)

Management uses a multi-factor approach to determine whether each investment security in an unrealized loss position is other-than-temporarily impaired ("OTTI"). An unrealized loss position exists when the current fair value of an investment is less than its amortized cost basis. The valuation factors utilized by management incorporate the ideas and concepts outlined in relevant accounting guidance. These include such factors as:

*The length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost;

*The financial condition of the issuer of the security as well as the near and long-term prospect for the issuer;

*The rating of the security by a national rating agency;

*Historical volatility and movement in the fair market value of the security; and

*Adverse conditions relative to the security, issuer or industry.

The following table shows the outstanding auction rate securities at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Preferred Shares of Money Center Banks	$	53,000	$	42,629	$	56,000	$	48,185
Totals	$	53,000	$	42,629	$	56,000	$	48,185

In accordance with ASC 320-10, Investment - Debt and Equity Securities, management's impairment analysis for the corporate and auction rate securities that were in a loss position as of September 30, 2013 began with management's determination that it had the intent to hold these securities for sufficient time to recover the cost basis. Management also concluded that it was unlikely that it would be required to sell any of the securities before recovery of the cost basis.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 5. - (continued)

The fair value of the auction rate securities is determined by management valuing the underlying security. The auction rate securities allow for conversion to the underlying preferred security after two failed auctions. As of September 30, 2013, there have been more than two failed auctions for all outstanding auction rate securities. It is our intention to continue to hold these securities and not convert to the underlying preferred securities. We also performed a discounted cash flow analysis, but we considered the market value of the underlying preferred shares to be more objective and relevant in pricing auction rate securities.

In determining whether there is OTTI, management considers the factors noted above. The financial performance indicators we review include, but are not limited to, net earnings, change in liquidity, and change in cash from operating activities, and, for money center banks, the regulatory capital ratios and the allowance for loan losses on the nonperforming loans. Through September 30, 2013, the auction rate securities have continued to pay interest at the highest rate as stipulated in the original prospectus.

At September 30, 2013, we had five auction rate securities with an aggregate fair market value of $22.1 million which were below investment grade. At December 31, 2012, we had four auction rate securities with an aggregate fair market value of $30.6 million which were below investment grade.

Based upon our methodology for determining the fair value of the auction rate securities, we concluded that as of September 30, 2013, the unrealized loss for the auction rate securities is due to the market interest volatility, the continued illiquidity of the auction rate markets, and uncertainty in the financial markets as there has not been a deterioration in the credit quality of the 6 issuers of the auction rate securities or a downgrade of additional auction rate securities from investment grade. It is not more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell the auction rate securities prior to recovery of the unrealized loss, nor does the Company intend to sell the security at the present time.

There has been one credit rating downgrade on our auction rate securities subsequent to December 31, 2012.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 5. - (continued)

The Company has investments in certain debt securities that have unrealized losses or may be otherwise impaired, but an OTTI has not been recognized in the financial statements as management believes the decline is due to the interest rate environment.

The following table indicates the length of time individual securities that we consider temporarily impaired have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2013 (in thousands):

		Less than 12 months			12 months or longer				Total
			Unrealized				Unrealized				Unrealized
	Fair Value		Losses		Fair Value		Losses		Fair Value		Losses
Description of Securities:
US Treasury and Notes	$	38,804	$	1,062	$	-	$	-	$	38,804	$	1,062
US Government Agencies		109,805		10,211		14,141		875		123,946		11,086
Mortgage-backed securities		95,588		1,513		9,780		284		105,368		1,797
Corporate notes		657		5		-		-		657		5
Auction Market Securities		42,629		10,371		-		-		42,629		10,371
Total temporarily impaired securities	$	287,483	$	23,162	$	23,921	$	1,159	$	311,404	$	24,321

The Company had a total of 145 debt securities with a fair market value of $311.4 million which were temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013. The total unrealized loss on these securities was $24.3 million, which is attributable to the market interest volatility, the continued illiquidity of the debt markets, and uncertainty in the financial markets.

The unrealized loss on our debt securities is comprised of a loss of $10.4 million on eight auction rate securities which have declined in value due to auction failures beginning in February 2008 and a loss of $13.9 million on other debt securities.

It is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the securities before maturity.  Further, we have the intent to hold all of these securities to maturity and will not be required to sell these securities due to our ratio of cash and cash equivalents of approximately 13.0% of total assets at September 30, 2013.

Therefore, the unrealized losses associated with these securities are not considered to be other than temporary.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 5. - (continued)

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities available for sale and held to maturity, by contractual maturity, at September 30, 2013 are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

	September 30, 2013
	Available-For Sale				Held to Maturity
	Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value		Cost		Value
	(In Thousands)				(In Thousands)
Due in one year or less	$	3,446	$	3,470		-		-
Due after one through five years		36,076		35,689		-		-
Due after five through ten years		66,864		63,301		240		240
Due after ten years		206,709		197,428		18		19
Auction rate securities		53,000		42,629		-		-
Marketable equity securities and other		122		122		-		-
Totals	$	366,217	$	342,639	$	258	$	259

Gross gains realized on the sales of available-for-sale securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $468,000 and $1.3 million respectively. Gross losses were $130,000 and $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, securities sold under agreements to repurchase with a book value of $30.0 million and $45.0 million were outstanding, respectively. The book value of the securities pledged for these repurchase agreements was $33.3 million and $50.6 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company owns investment securities in one issuer where the carrying value exceeded 10% of shareholders' equity.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 6. Deposits

The following table summarizes the composition of the average balances of major deposit categories:

	Nine Months Ended				Twelve Months Ended
	September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Average		Average		Average		Average
	Amount		Yield		Amount		Yield
	(Dollars in thousands)
Demand deposits	$	82,406	-		$	74,630	-
NOW and money market		39,404	0.44	%		27,536	0.29	%
Savings deposits		165,810	0.20	%		201,251	0.18	%
Time deposits		326,112	0.96	%		357,706	1.13	%
Total deposits	$	613,732	0.59	%	$	661,123	0.68	%

The following table provides the Weighted Average rate for each of the deposit categories:

	As of September 30
	2013					2012
	Balance		Weighted Average Rate			Balance		Weighted Average Rate
Interest-bearing deposits:
Certificate of deposit accounts	$	316,247		0.96	%	$	348,052		1.10	%
Savings accounts		167,340		0.20	%		195,851		0.17	%
Money Market accounts		9,114		0.17	%		7,695		0.19	%
NOW accounts		27,219		0.53	%		17,653		0.32	%
Total interest-bearing deposits		519,920					569,251
Non-interest bearing deposits		89,505					78,823
Total due to depositors		609,425					648,074
Mortgagors' escrow deposits		3,217					2,920
Total Deposits	$	612,642				$	650,994

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

FASB ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure" ("ASC 820"), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure about fair value. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. A financial instrument's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input significant to the fair value measurement. There have been no material changes in valuation techniques as a result of the adoption of ASC 820.

Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets or liabilities; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities that are developed using the reporting entities' estimates and assumptions, which reflect those that market participants would use.

The Company is required to disclose the estimated fair value of its assets and liabilities considered to be financial instruments. For the Company, as for most financial institutions, the majority of its assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments. However, many such instruments lack an available trading market, as characterized by a willing buyer and seller engaging in an exchange transaction. Also, it is the Company's general practice and intent to hold its financial instruments to maturity and not to engage in trading or sales activities, except for certain loans. Therefore, the Company had to use significant estimations and present value calculations to prepare this disclosure.

Changes in the assumptions or methodologies used to estimate fair values may materially affect the estimated amounts. Also, there may not be reasonable comparability between institutions due to the wide range of permitted assumptions and methodologies in the absence of active markets. This lack of uniformity gives rise to a high degree of subjectivity in estimating financial instrument fair values.

Estimated fair values have been determined by the Company using the best available data and an estimation methodology suitable for each category of financial instruments. The estimation methodologies used, the estimated fair values, and recorded book balances at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are outlined below.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 7. - (continued)

	September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying amount		Estimated fair value		Carrying amount		Estimated fair value
	(In thousands)
Investment securities	$	342,897	$	342,898	$	355,389	$	355,397
Loans, net of unearned income		305,083		308,427		295,165		305,123
Time Deposits		316,247		317,234		337,492		338,723
Other Deposits		296,395		295,408		304,978		304,978
Repurchase Agreements		30,000		30,300		45,000		46,138
Borrowings		—		—		1,539		1,548

The following table sets forth the fair value hierarchy for financial instruments measured at fair value at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	September 30, 2013								December 31, 2012
	Quoted Prices in		Significant						Quoted Prices in		Significant
	Active Markets		Other		Significant				Active Markets		Other		Significant
	for Identical		Observable		Unobservable		Total		for Identical		Observable		Unobservable		Total
	Assets/Liabilities		Inputs		Inputs		Carried at		Assets/Liabilities		Inputs		Inputs		Carried at
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Fair Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)								(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Investment Securities:	$	44,564	$	255,139	$	43,195	$	342,898	$	21,234	$	285,978	$	48,185	$	355,397
Loans, net of Unearned Income		-		-		308,427	$	308,427		-		-		305,123	$	305,123
Time Deposits		-		317,234		-	$	317,234		-		338,723		-	$	338,723
Other Deposits		-		295,408		-	$	295,408		-		304,978		-	$	304,978
Repurchase Agreements		-		30,300		-	$	30,300		-		46,138		-	$	46,138
Borrowings		-		-		-	$	-		-		1,548		-	$	1,548

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For cash and cash equivalents, the recorded book values of $100.6 million and $149.2 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, approximates fair value because of the relatively short term between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization. Therefore, the Company believes the measurement of fair value of cash and cash equivalents is derived from Level 1 inputs.

The estimated fair values of investment securities are based on quoted market prices (Level 1 inputs), if available. Estimated fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments if quoted market prices are not available (Level 2 inputs). Estimated fair values are also determined using unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market values and significant assumptions and estimates (Level 3 inputs).

The net loan portfolio at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 has been valued using a present value discounted cash flow where market prices were not available. The discount rate used in these calculations is the estimated current market rate adjusted for credit risk. The Company believes the fair value of portfolio loans is derived from Level 3 inputs.

The estimated fair values of demand deposits (i.e. interest checking) and non-interest bearing demand accounts, savings and certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e. their carrying amounts). The fair value of such deposits is derived from Level 2 inputs. The fair value of time deposits have been valued using net present value discounted cash flow and is derived from Level 2 inputs.

The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated based upon the amount of unamortized deferred loan commitment fees. The fair value of letters of credit is based upon the amount of unearned fees plus the estimated cost to terminate letters of credit. Fair values of unrecognized financial instruments, including commitments to extend credit, and the fair value of letters of credit are considered immaterial. As such, no disclosures are made on the fair value of commitments.

The fair value of interest rate caps, included in borrowings, are based upon the estimated amount the Company would receive or pay to terminate the contracts or agreements, taking into account current interest rates and, when appropriate, the current creditworthiness of the counterparties. The aggregate fair value for the interest rate caps were zero at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

The fair value of borrowings and repurchase agreements approximates the carrying value due to the re-pricing of the debt. The Company measures the fair value of borrowings and repurchase agreements using Level 2 inputs.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 7. - (continued)

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring and Non Recurring Basis

A description of the valuation methodologies used for financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as the classification of the instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, are as follows:

Securities Available for Sale

When quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available or accessible, then fair values are estimated using pricing models, matrix pricing, or discounted cash flow models. The fair values of securities estimated using pricing models or matrix pricing are generally classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. When discounted cash flow models are used there is omitted activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation and securities are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Level 1 securities generally include equity securities, certain U.S. Treasury notes and certain corporate debt securities valued based on quoted market prices in active markets. Level 2 instruments include U.S. government agency obligations, mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and certain corporate bonds. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond's terms and conditions, among other things. Level 3 securities available for sale consist of instruments that are not readily marketable and may only be redeemed with the issuer at par such as certain corporate notes, auction rate securities and Federal Home Loan Bank stock. These securities are valued at par value or using discounted cash flows.

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Assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis at September 30, 2013 and at December 31, 2012 are summarized below.

	At September 30, 2013
	Fair Value Measurement Using
	Quoted Prices in		Significant
	Active Markets		Other		Significant
	for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Assets/Liabilities		Inputs		Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Impaired Loans (1)	$	-	$	-	$	14,702	$	14,702
Investment Securities available for sale: (2)
U.S. Treasury Notes		38,804		-		-		38,804
U.S Government Agencies		-		129,032		-		129,032
Mortgage backed securities		-		124,568		-		124,568
Corporate notes		5,760		1,158		566		7,484
Auction rate securities		-		-		42,629		42,629
Marketable equity securities and other		-		122		-		122
Total Investment securities available for sale	$	44,564	$	254,880	$	43,195	$	342,639
Total assets	$	44,564	$	254,880	$	57,897	$	357,341

(1) Non-recurring basis-impaired loans represent carrying amount as no write downs were taken to date.

(2) Recurring basis.

The above table includes $23.6 million in net unrealized losses on the Company's available for sale securities. The Company has reviewed its investment portfolio at September 30, 2013, and determined that the unrealized losses are temporary.

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	At December 31, 2012
	Fair Value Measurement Using
	Quoted Prices in		Significant
	Active Markets		Other		Significant
	for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Assets/Liabilities		Inputs		Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
			(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Impaired Loans (1)	$	-	$	-	$	8,886	$	8,886
Investment Securities
available for sale: (2)
U.S. Treasury Notes		14,846		10,004		-		24,850
U.S Government Agencies		-		141,869		-		141,869
Mortgage backed securities		-		129,595		-		129,595
Corporate notes		6,388		4,101				10,489
Auction rate securities		-		-		48,185		48,185
Marketable equity securities and other		-		126		-		126
Total Investment securities available for sale	$	21,234	$	285,695	$	48,185	$	355,114
Total assets	$	21,234	$	285,695	$	57,071	$	364,000

(1) Non-recurring basis-impaired loans represent carrying amount as no write downs were taken to date.

(2) Recurring basis.

The above table includes $5.4 million in net unrealized losses on the Company's available for sale securities. The Company has reviewed its investment portfolio at December 31, 2012, and determined that the unrealized losses are temporary.

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

The following table presents a reconciliation for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for which the Company has utilized significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

	Investment Securities Available for Sale
	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2013		2012
Balance, January 1,	$	48,185	$	44,495
Total gains/losses (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings				(187)
Included in other comprehensive income		(2,556)		13,488
Redemptions and sales		(3,000)		(7,313)
Transfers in to Level 3		566		-
Balance, September 30,	$	43,195	$	50,483

In accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04, the Bank establishes valuation processes and procedures to ensure that the valuation techniques for investments that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are fair, consistent and verifiable.

The Bank periodically tests its valuation of Level 3 investments through performing Discounted Cash Flow analysis of the investments by comparing the results of the discounted cash flow to the values obtained from valuation of the underlying collateral of the Auction Rate Securities. The following table presents additional information in accordance with ASU 2011-04 about the valuation processes utilized in measuring assets and liabilities at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

Assets (at Fair Value)	Fair Value at September 30, 2013 (in thousands)		Valuation Technique		Unobservable Inputs		Range of Preferred Share Pricing
Auction Rate Securities	$	42,629		Market Prices		Underlying Collateral		$19.52 to $20.80

Note 8. Related Party Transactions

In accordance with banking regulations, the Bank, from time to time, enters into lending transactions in the ordinary course of business with directors, executive officers, principal stockholders and affiliates of such persons on the same terms as those prevailing for comparable transactions with other borrowers. The following table summarizes the activity in loans to related parties. (In thousands)

Balance at 12/31/12	$	4,900
New Loans		—
Repayments		(235)
Balance at 9/30/13	$	4,665

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Aggregate deposits from related parties at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 amounted to approximately $60.1 million and $61.5 million, respectively. At both September 30, 2013 and December 31, there were no related party overdrawn deposit accounts reclassified to loans.

NOTE 9. Capital Adequacy

Quantitative measures established by regulations to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk- weighted assets, and of Tier I capital to average assets.

As of September 30, 2013, the Bank met all regulatory requirements for classification as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since that date that management believes have changed the institution's category.

The following table sets forth the actual and required regulatory capital amounts and ratios of the Company and the Bank as of September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

	Actual		For capital adequacy purposes							To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
September 30, 2013
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Company	$	140,821		36.75	%		30,659		>8.0%		—		N/A
Bank	$	132,712		35.06	%		30,281		>8.0%		37,852		>10.0%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Company	$	135,965		35.48	%		15,329		>4.0%		—		N/A
Bank	$	127,914		33.79	%		15,141		>4.0%		22,711		>6.0%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
Company	$	135,965		17.47	%		31,122		>4.0%		—		N/A
Bank	$	127,914		16.54	%		30,926		>4.0%		38,658		>5.0%

The allowance for loan loss is includable in the calculation of regulatory capital up to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets. Approximately $4.8 million and $4.6 million of allowance for loan losses were included in total regulatory capital at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

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Note 10. New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, which amends Topic 210, "Balance Sheet," to require an entity to disclose both gross and net information about financial instruments, such as sales and repurchase agreements and reverse sale and repurchase agreements and securities borrowing/lending arrangements, and derivative instruments that are eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and/or subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. ASU 2011-11 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on January 1, 2013, and did not have a material effect on the consolidated statements of operations or financial condition.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, which amends the authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 220 “Comprehensive Income.”  The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The amendments in this update are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. Adoption of this update is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operation or financial condition.

Note 11. Subsequent Event

On November 8, 2013, the Company notified The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) of its intent to voluntarily file a Form 25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 18, 2013 to effect the delisting of the Company’s common stock from The Nasdaq Global Market and the deregistration of the Company’s common stock under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). The Company expects that the delisting from Nasdaq will be effective as of November 29, 2013. Following the delisting from Nasdaq, the Company intends to file a Form 15 with the SEC to suspend its duty to file reports under Section 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act. The Company expects that its obligation to file periodic reports with the SEC under Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act, such as Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, will be immediately suspended upon the filing of the Form 15, unless the SEC denies the effectiveness of Form 15, in which case the Company is required to file all required reports within 60 days of such denial. The Company expects that, subsequent to its delisting on The Nasdaq Global Market, its common stock will be quoted in the over-the-counter market maintained by OTC Markets. On November 8, 2013, the Company disseminated a press release and filed a Form 8-K disclosing its notification to Nasdaq and plans to delist and deregister its common stock and suspend its reporting obligations under the Exchange Act.

ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

Executive Summary

We are a Delaware corporation organized in March 1979, and a bank holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. We acquired The Berkshire Bank (the "Bank"), our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary in March 1999. The Bank was organized in 1987 as a New York State chartered commercial bank. Our principal activity is the ownership and management of the Bank. Our activities are primarily funded by cash on hand, rental income, income from our portfolio of investment securities, and dividends, if any, received from the Bank. Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol "BERK."

The Bank's principal business consists of gathering deposits from the general public and investing those deposits together with funds generated from ongoing operations and borrowings, primarily in residential and commercial loans, debt obligations issued by the U.S. Government and its agencies, debt obligations of business corporations, and mortgage-backed securities. The Bank operates from seven deposit-taking offices in New York City, four deposit-taking offices in Orange and Sullivan Counties, New York, and one deposit-taking office in Teaneck, New Jersey. The Bank's revenues are derived principally from interest on loans, and interest and dividends on investments in the securities portfolio. The Bank's primary regulator at the state level is the New York State Department of Financial Services (the "NYSDFS"), while at the federal level its primary regulator is the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC"). Deposits are insured to the maximum allowable amount by the FDIC. The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank system. The Company, as a bank holding company, is regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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The May 14, 2009 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) entered into between the board of directors of the Bank, the FDIC and the NYSDFS was replaced on January 31, 2013 with a revised MOU between the board of directors of the Bank, the FDIC and the NYSDFS and covers supervisory concerns and Bank Secrecy Act weakness. 

The MOU requires that a committee of the board of directors of the Bank of at least three directors (“Compliance Committee”) be established to ensure compliance with the MOU. The Compliance Committee meets monthly and presents a monthly written status report to the board of the Bank on actions taken by the Bank to comply with the MOU.

Our results of operations depend primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between the income earned on our interest-earning assets and the cost of our interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is the result of our interest rate margin, which is the difference between the average yield earned on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, adjusted for the difference in the average balance of interest-earning assets as compared to the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities. We also generate non-interest income from loan fees, service charges on deposit accounts, mortgage servicing fees and other fees, dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLB-NY") stock, and net gains and losses on sales of securities and loans. Our operating expenses consist principally of employee compensation and benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, other general and administrative expenses, and income tax expense. Our results of operations also can be significantly affected by our periodic provision for loan losses and specific provision for losses on loans.

Our investment policy, approved by the Board of Directors, is designed primarily to manage the interest rate sensitivity of our overall assets and liabilities, to generate a favorable return without incurring undue interest rate and credit risk, to complement our lending activities, and to provide and maintain liquidity. In establishing our investment strategies, we consider our business and growth strategies, the economic environment, our interest rate risk exposure, our interest rate sensitivity "gap" position, the types of securities to be held, and other factors. We primarily classify our investment securities as available for sale.

We decreased our provision for loan losses by $865,000 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to a decrease in the provision for loan losses of $4.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in the provision for loan losses was deemed appropriate as a result of the regular quarterly analysis of the allowance for loan losses. The regular quarterly analysis is based on management's evaluation of the risk inherent in the various components of the loan portfolio and other factors, including historical loan loss experience, changes in the composition and volume of the portfolio, collection policies and experience, trends in the volume of non-accrual loans and regional and national economic conditions. See "Provision for Loan Losses" below in this Item 2 for further discussion of the allowance for loan losses. No net provisions were made during any of the quarters ended September 30, 2013.

Net income, before the provision for income taxes, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $1.6 million and $4.5 million, respectively, compared to net income, before the benefit for income taxes, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 of $6.4 million and $9.8 million, respectively.

Net income was $1.0 million and $2.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, compared to $3.2 million and $8.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

The following discussion and analysis is intended to provide a better understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Berkshire Bancorp Inc. and subsidiaries. All references to earnings per share, unless stated otherwise, refer to earnings per diluted share. References to Notes herein are references to the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" of the Company located in Item 1 herein.

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Critical Accounting Policies, Judgments, and Estimates

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and general practices within the financial services industry. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Company considers that the determination of the allowance for loan losses involves a higher degree of judgment and complexity than any of its other significant accounting policies. The allowance for loan losses is calculated with the objective of maintaining a reserve level believed by management to be sufficient to absorb estimated credit losses. Management's determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on periodic evaluations of the loan portfolio and other relevant factors. However, this evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates, including, among others, expected default probabilities, loss given default, the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, mortgages, and general amounts for historical loss experience. The process also considers economic conditions, uncertainties in estimating losses, and inherent risks in the loan portfolio. All of these factors may be susceptible to significant change. To the extent actual outcomes differ from management estimates, additional provisions for loan losses may be required that would adversely impact earnings in future periods. See "Provision for Loan Losses" below in this Item 2 for further discussion of the allowance for loan losses.

The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax effects of temporary differences, net operating loss carryforwards, and tax credits. Deferred tax assets are subject to management's judgment based upon available evidence that future realization is more likely than not. If management determines that the Company may be unable to realize all or part of net deferred tax assets in the future, a direct charge to income tax expense may be required to reduce the recorded value of the net deferred tax asset to the expected realizable amount.

The Company conducts a periodic review and evaluation of its securities portfolio, taking into account the severity and duration of each unrealized loss, as well as management's intent and ability to hold the security until the unrealized loss is substantially eliminated, in order to determine if a decline in market value of any security below its carrying value is either temporary or other than temporary. Unrealized losses on held-to-maturity securities that are deemed temporary are disclosed but not recognized. Unrealized losses on debt or equity securities available-for-sale that are deemed temporary are excluded from net income and reported net of deferred taxes as other comprehensive income or loss. All unrealized losses that are deemed other than temporary on either available-for-sale or held-to-maturity securities are recognized immediately as a reduction of the carrying amount of the security, with a charge recorded in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

The following table presents the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed in both dollars and rates.

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	For the Three Months Ended
	September 30,
	2013						2012
			Interest		Average				Interest		Average
	Average		and		Yield/		Average		and		Yield/
	Balance		Dividends		Rate		Balance		Dividends		Rate
	(Dollars in Thousands)
INTEREST - EARNING ASSETS:
Loans (1)	$	306,955	$	4,265	5.56	%	$	312,192	$	4,658	5.97	%
Investment securities		353,623		2,174	2.46	%		405,846		2,406	2.37	%
Other (2)(5)		86,666		72	0.33	%		121,233		59	0.19	%
Total interest - earning assets		747,244		6,511	3.49	%		839,271		7,123	3.39	%
Noninterest - earning assets		26,160						28,505
Total Assets		773,404						867,776
INTEREST - BEARING LIABILITIES:
Interest bearing deposits		201,497		132	0.26	%		238,740		118	0.20	%
Time deposits		316,923		733	0.93	%		358,442		1,026	1.14	%
Other borrowings		32,772		263	3.21	%		60,358		515	3.41	%
Total interest - bearing liabilites		551,192		1,128	0.82	%		657,540		1,659	1.01	%
Demand deposits		85,124						75,733
Noninterest - bearing liabilities		5,852						4,302
Stockholders' equity (5)		131,236						130,201
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	773,404					$	867,776
Net interest income			$	5,383					$	5,464
Interest - rate spread (3)					2.67	%					2.38	%
Net interest margin (4)					2.88	%					2.60	%
Ratio of average interest - earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities		1.36						1.28

(1)Includes nonaccrual loans.

(2)Includes interest-bearing deposits, federal funds sold, and dividends on FHLBNY stock.

(3)Interest-rate spread represents the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest bearing liabilities.

(4)Net interest margin is net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

(5)Average balances are daily average balances except for the parent company which have been calculated on a monthly basis.

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	For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2013				2012
		Interest	Average			Interest	Average
	Average	and	Yield/		Average	and	Yield/
	Balance	Dividends	Rate		Balance	Dividends	Rate
	(Dollars in thousands)
INTEREST - EARNING ASSETS:
Loans (1)	299,274	12,741	5.68	%	317,757	14,445	6.06	%
Investment securities	355,516	6,452	2.42	%	412,310	7,143	2.31	%
Other (2)(5)	116,393	275	0.32	%	109,651	243	0.30	%
Total interest - earning assets	771,183	19,468	3.37	%	839,718	21,831	3.47	%
Noninterest - earning assets	24,545				28,432
Total Assets	795,728				868,150
INTEREST - BEARING LIABILITIES:
Interest bearing deposits	205,214	387	0.25	%	229,318	325	0.19	%
Time deposits	326,112	2,385	0.98	%	363,464	3,219	1.18	%
Other borrowings	41,241	1,037	3.35	%	71,820	1,747	3.24	%
Total interest - bearing	572,567	3,809	0.89	%	664,602	5,291	1.06	%
Liabilities
Demand deposits	82,406				73,373
Noninterest - bearing liabilities	5,930				4,714
Stockholders' equity (5)	134,825				125,461
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	795,728				868,150
Net interest income		15,659				16,540
Interest - rate spread (3)			2.48	%			2.41	%
Net interest margin (4)			2.71	%			2.63	%
Ratio of average interest - earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities	1.35				1.26

(1)Includes nonaccrual loans.

(2)Includes interest-bearing deposits, federal funds sold, dividends on FHLBNY stock.

(3)Interest-rate spread represents the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest bearing liabilities.

(4)Net interest margin is net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

(5)Average balances are daily average balances except for the parent company which have been calculated on a monthly basis.

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Results of Operations

Results of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared to the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012.

Net Income. Net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $1.0 million and $2.9 million, respectively, or $0.07 per share and $0.20 per share, respectively, compared to net income of $3.2 million and $8.7 million, respectively, or $0.22 per share and $0.60 per share, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

The Company's net income is largely dependent on interest rate levels, the demand for the Company's loan and deposit products, and the strategies employed to manage the interest rate and other risks inherent in the banking business.

Net Interest Income. The Company's primary source of revenue is net interest income, or the difference between interest income earned on interest-earning assets, such as loans and investment securities, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities such as deposits and borrowings. The amount of interest income is dependent upon many factors including: (i) the amount of interest-earning assets that the Company can maintain based upon its funding sources; (ii) the relative amounts of interest-earning assets versus interest-bearing liabilities; and (iii) the difference between the yields earned on those assets and the rates paid on those liabilities. Non-performing loans adversely affect net interest income because they must still be funded by interest-bearing liabilities, but they do not provide interest income. Furthermore, when we designate an asset as non-performing, all interest which has been accrued but not actually received is deducted from current period income, further reducing net interest income.

For the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013, net interest income was $5.4 million and $15.7 million, respectively, compared to net interest income of $5.5 million and $16.5 million, respectively, for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in net interest income during the 2013 period compared to the 2012 period was primarily due to the decrease in the average interest earning asset balances for both the three month and the nine month periods ending September 30, 2013.

The average yields earned on interest-earning assets increased to 3.49% and declined to 3.37% during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013, respectively, from 3.39% and 3.47% during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012, respectively. The average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities declined to 0.82% and 0.89% during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013, respectively, from 1.01% and 1.06% during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012, respectively. The Company's interest-rate spread, the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, increased to 2.67% and 2.48% during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013, respectively, from 2.38% and 2.41% during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

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Net Interest Margin. Net interest margin, or annualized net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets, was 2.88% and 2.71% for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013, respectively, compared to 2.60% and 2.63% for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012, respectively. We seek to secure and retain customer deposits with competitive products and rates, while making strategic use of the prevailing interest rate environment to borrow funds at what we believe to be attractive rates. We invest such deposits and borrowed funds in a prudent mix of fixed and adjustable rate loans, investment securities, and short-term interest-earning assets. The increase in net interest margin is primarily due to the increase in the average amounts of higher yielding investment securities as a percentage of the total mix of interest-earning assets.

Interest Income. Total interest income for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 decreased by $0.6 million to $6.5 million from $7.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in total interest income was primarily due to the decrease in the average outstanding balances of interest earning assets to $747.2 million from $839.3 million, offset by a decrease in the average balances of interest bearing liabilities to $551.2 from $ 657.5 at September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively.

Total interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 decreased by $2.3 million to $19.5 million from $21.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in total interest income was primarily due to the decrease in the average yield earned on the average amount of interest-earning assets to 3.37% during the 2013 nine-month period from 3.47% during the 2012 nine-month period, and the decrease in the average amount of higher yielding investment securities during the 2013 period from the 2012 period.

The following tables present the composition of interest income for the indicated periods:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2013					2012
	Interest		% of			Interest		% of
	Income		Total			Income		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Loans		4,265		65.51	%		4,658		65.40	%
Investment Securities		2,174		33.39	%		2,395		33.62	%
Other		72		1.10	%		70		0.98	%
Total Interest Income		6,511		100.00	%		7,123		100.00	%

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013					2012
	Interest		% of			Interest		% of
	Income		Total			Income		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Loans		12,741		65.45	%		14,445		66.17	%
Investment Securities		6,452		33.14	%		7,106		32.55	%
Other		275		1.41	%		280		1.28	%
Total Interest Income		19,468		100.00	%		21,831		100.00	%

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Loans, which are inherently risky and therefore command a higher return than our portfolio of investment securities and other interest-earning assets, increased to 41.1% and 38.8% of our total average interest-earning assets during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013, respectively, from 37.2% and 37.8% of total interest-earning assets during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012, respectively. The average amounts of investment securities was 47.3% and 46.1% of total average interest-earning assets during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013, respectively, compared to 48.4% and 49.1% of total interest-earning assets during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012, respectively. While we actively seek to originate new loans with qualified borrowers who meet the Bank's underwriting standards, our strategy has been to maintain those standards, sacrificing some current income to avoid possible large future losses in the loan portfolio.

At September 30, 2013 and 2012, total non-performing loan assets were $890,000 and $511,000, respectively, all of which were non-accrual loans. Depending upon the contractual interest rate of a loan, significant additions to non-performing loans, were such additions to occur, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. The effect of the decrease in non-accrual loans in 2013 from 2012 was negligible.

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock. The Bank owns stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank New York ("FHLB-NY") which is necessary for it to be a member of the FHLB-NY. Membership requires the purchase of stock equal to 1% of the Bank's residential mortgage loans or 5% of the outstanding borrowings, whichever is greater. The stock is redeemable at par. Therefore, its cost is equivalent to its redemption value. The Bank's ability to redeem FHLB-NY shares is dependent upon the redemption practices of the FHLB-NY. At September 30, 2013, the FHLB-NY neither placed restrictions on redemption of shares in excess of a member's required investment in stock, nor stated that it will cease paying dividends. The Bank did not consider this asset impaired at either September 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

Interest Expense. Total interest expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 decreased by $0.6 million to $1.1 million from $1.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in interest expense was due to the decrease in the average amounts of interest-bearing liabilities to $551.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 from $657.5 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2012, and the decrease in the average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities to 0.82% during the 2013 quarter from 1.01% during the 2012 quarter.

Total interest expense for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 decreased by $1.5 million to $3.8 million from $5.3 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in interest expense was due to the decrease in the average amounts of interest-bearing liabilities to $572.6 million during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 from $664.6 million during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2012, respectively, and the decrease in the average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities to 0.89% during the 2013 nine-month period from 1.06% during the 2012 nine-month period.

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The following tables present the components of interest expense as of the dates indicated:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012
	Interest	% of			Interest	% of
	Expense	Total			Expense	Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Interest-Bearing Deposits	132	11.70	%		118	7.11	%
Time Deposits	733	64.98	%		1,026	61.85	%
Other Borrowings	263	23.32	%		515	31.04	%
Total Interest Expense	1,128	100.00	%		1,659	100.00	%

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012
	Interest	% of		Interest	% of
	Expense	Total		Expense	Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Interest-Bearing Deposits	387	10.16	%	325	6.14	%
Time Deposits	2,385	62.62	%	3,219	60.84	%
Other Borrowings	1,037	27.22	%	1,747	33.02	%
Total Interest Expense	3,809	100.00	%	5,291	100.00	%

Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income consists primarily of realized gains on sales of marketable securities and service fee income. Total non-interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $249,000 and $1.2 million respectively, compared to $766,000 and $1.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively. The increase in non-interest income was primarily due to a tax refund.

Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense includes salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expenses, legal and professional fees, and other operating expenses associated with the day-to-day operations of the Company. Total non-interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $4.3 million and $13.2 million, respectively, compared to $4.0 million and $12.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

The following tables present the components of non-interest expense as of the dates indicated:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012
	Non-Interest	% of		Non-Interest	% of
	Expense	Total		Expense	Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Salaries and Employee Benefits	2,595	60.57	%	2,263	56.86	%
Net occupancy Expense	636	14.85	%	567	14.25	%
Equipment Expense	99	2.31	%	86	2.16	%
FDIC Assessment	255	5.95	%	300	7.54	%
Data Processing Expense	92	2.15	%	112	2.81	%
Other	607	14.17	%	652	16.38	%
Total Interest Expense	4,284	100.00	%	3,980	100.00	%

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	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012
	Non-Interest	% of		Non-Interest	% of
	Expense	Total		Expense	Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Salaries and Employee Benefits	8,190	61.92	%	7,123	57.81	%
Net occupancy Expense	1,937	14.64	%	1,728	14.02	%
Equipment Expense	277	2.09	%	252	2.04	%
FDIC Assessment	552	4.18	%	900	7.30	%
Data Processing Expense	326	2.46	%	336	2.73	%
Other	1,946	14.71	%	1,984	16.10	%
Total Interest Expense	13,228	100.00	%	12,323	100.00	%

Provision for Income Tax. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $0.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively, compared to income tax provision of $3.3 million and $1.2 million for three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

On May 15, 2003, The Company's Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to an additional 450,000 shares of its Common Stock in the open market, from time to time, depending upon prevailing market conditions, thereby increasing the maximum number of shares which may be purchased by the Company from 1,950,000 shares of Common Stock to 2,400,000 shares of Common Stock. Since 1990 through September 30, 2013, the Company has purchased a total of 1,898,909 shares of its Common Stock. We did not repurchase shares of the Company's Common Stock during the first three quarters of 2013. At September 30, 2013, there were 501,091 shares of Common Stock which may yet be purchased under our stock repurchase plan.

Provision for Loan Losses.

The allowance for loan losses is the estimated amount considered necessary to cover credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses that is charged against income. In determining the allowance for loan losses, management makes significant estimates which involve a high degree of judgment, subjectivity of the assumptions utilized, and potential for changes in the economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded allowance for loan losses.

The allowance for loan losses has been determined in accordance with GAAP, principally FASB ASC 450, "Contingencies" ("ASC 450"), and FASB ASC 310, "Receivables" ("ASC 310"). Under the above accounting principles, we are required to maintain an allowance for probable losses at the balance sheet date. We are responsible for the timely and periodic determination of the amount of the allowance required. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to cover specifically identifiable losses, as well as estimated losses inherent in our portfolio for which certain losses are probable but not specifically identifiable.

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Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The analysis of the allowance for loan losses has two components: specific and general reserves. Specific reserves are made for loans determined to be impaired. Impairment is measured by determining the present value of expected future cash flows or, as a practical expedient for collateral-dependent loans, the fair value of the collateral adjusted for market conditions and selling expenses. The Bank considers its investment in consumer loans to be smaller balance homogeneous loans and therefore excluded from separate identification for evaluation of impairment. These homogeneous loan groups are evaluated for impairment on a collective basis under ASC 310.

The general reserve is determined by segregating the remaining loans by type of loan, risk weighting (if applicable), and payment history. Management also analyzes historical loss experience, delinquency trends, general economic conditions, geographic concentrations, and industry and peer comparisons. This analysis establishes factors that are applied to the loan segments to determine the amount of the general reserves. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant revisions based upon changes in economic and real estate market conditions. Actual loan losses may be significantly more than the allowance for loan losses management has established which could have a material negative effect on the Company's financial results.

On a quarterly basis, the Bank's management committee reviews the current status of various loan assets in order to evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. In this evaluation process, specific loans are analyzed to determine their potential risk of loss. This process includes all loans, concentrating on non-accrual and classified loans. Each non-accrual or classified loan is evaluated for potential loss exposure. Any shortfall results in a recommendation of a specific allowance if the likelihood of loss is evaluated as probable. To determine the adequacy of collateral on a particular loan, an estimate of the fair market value of the collateral is based on the most current appraised value available. This appraised value is then reduced to reflect estimated liquidation expenses.

As a substantial amount of our loan portfolio is collateralized by real estate, appraisals of the underlying value of property securing loans are critical in determining the amount of the allowance required for specific loans. Assumptions for appraisal valuations are instrumental in determining the value of properties. Overly optimistic assumptions or negative changes to assumptions could significantly impact the valuation of a property securing a loan and the related allowance determined. The assumptions supporting such appraisals are carefully reviewed by management to determine that the resulting values reasonably reflect amounts realizable on the related loans. Based on the composition of our loan portfolio, management believes the primary risks are increases in interest rates, a decline in the economy, generally, and a decline in real estate market values in the New York City metropolitan area. Any one or combination of these events may adversely affect our loan portfolio resulting in increased delinquencies, loan losses, and future levels of loan loss provisions. Management believes the allowance for loan losses reflects the inherent credit risk in our portfolio, the level of our non-performing loans, and our charge-off experience.

A loan is considered nonperforming when it becomes delinquent ninety days or when other adverse factors become known to us. We generally order updated appraisals from independent third party licensed appraisers at the time the loan is identified as nonperforming. Depending upon the property type, we receive appraisals within thirty to ninety days from the date the appraisals are ordered. Upon receipt of the appraisal, which is discounted by us to take account of estimated selling and other holding costs, we compare the adjusted appraisal amount to the carrying amount of the real estate dependent loan and record any impairment through the allowance for loan loss at that time.

The majority of our real estate dependent loans are concentrated in the New York City metropolitan area, we do not make adjustments to the appraisals for this concentration. We do not increase the appraised value of any property. Any adjustments we make to the appraisals are to decrease the appraised value due to selling and other holding costs.

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Although management believes that we have established and maintained the allowance for loan losses at adequate levels, additions may be necessary if future economic and other conditions differ substantially from the current operating environment. Although management uses what it believes is the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate that is subject to significant judgment and short-term change. In addition, the FDIC, the NYSDFS, and other regulatory bodies, as an integral part of their examination process, will periodically review our allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require us to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

The following table sets forth information with respect to activity in the Company's allowance for loan losses during the periods indicated (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Average loans outstanding	$	306,955		$	312,192		$	299,274		$	317,757
Allowance at beginning of period	$	10,386		$	17,718		$	11,008		$	17,720
Charge - offs:
Commercial and other loans		-			-			-			(2)
Real estate loans					-			(21)			-
Total loans charged - off		-			-			(21)			(2)
Recoveries:
Commercial and other loans		-			-			-			-
Real estate loans		-			-			-			-
Total loans recovered		-			-			-			-
Net (charge - offs) recoveries		-			-			(21)			(2)
Provision for loan losses
charged to operating expenses		(264)			(4,193)			(865)			(4,193)
Allowance at end of period	$	10,122		$	13,525		$	10,122		$	13,525
Ratio of net recoveries (charge- offs) to average loans outstanding		0.00	%		0.00	%		-0.01	%		0.00	%
Allowance as a percent of total loans		3.32	%		4.38	%		3.32	%		4.38	%
Total loans at end of period, net of unearned income	$	304,606		$	308,900		$	304,606		$	308,900

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The allowance for loan losses ("ALL") totaled $10.1 million at September 30, 2013, compared to $11.0 at December 31, 2012 and $13.5 million at September 30, 2012. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 3.32% at September 30, 2013, compared to 3.72% at December 31, 2012.

The ALL difference was due to minor changes in the overall loan portfolio mix with increases in construction and commercial real estate loan segments offset by lower 1-4 family loans.

 In addition, there was an overall improvement in adversely classified loan quality as substandard loans fell by $5.1 million and watch loans improved by $3.7 million offset by an increase in special mention loans of $11.5 million.

Based on better economic conditions during the third quarter 2012 and the payoff of various commercial loans, management determined that an adjustment was necessary to reduce the ALL by $4.2 million as of September 30, 2012. The $4.2 million decline in our September 30, 2012 ALL was composed of (a) $1.37 million reduction of the ALL relating to 1-4 Family Closed End Mortgage loans as the ALL loss factor for this loan pool fell from 5.95% to 4.61% (b) $1.23 million reduction in our ALL for Other CRE as our ALL loss factor for this pool declined from 5.24% to 4.16% (c) Elimination, as of September 30 of unallocated reserve of $1.63 million.

In addition, the loan portfolio as of September 30, 2012 decreased to $309.5 million from $320.9 million as of June 30, 2012. In addition, loans rated Special Mention declined by $10 million during the September 30, 2012 quarter from $21.7 million to $11.7 million.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the ALL was reduced by $264,000 due to the reduction of the substandard loan segment and slight improvements in economic conditions.

Loan Portfolio.

Loan Portfolio Composition. The Company's loans consist primarily of mortgage loans secured by residential and non-residential properties as well as commercial loans which are either unsecured or secured by personal property collateral. Most of the Company's loans are either made to individuals or personally guaranteed by the principals of the business to which the loan is made. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had loans, net of unearned income, of $304.6 million and $295.2 million, respectively, and an allowance for loan losses of $10.1 million and $11.0 million, respectively.

 From time to time, the Bank may originate residential mortgage loans, sell them on the secondary market, normally recognizing fee income in connection with the sale.

Interest rates on loans are affected by the demand for loans, the supply of money available for lending, credit risks, the rates offered by competitors, and other conditions. These factors are in turn affected by, among other things, economic conditions, monetary policies of the federal government, and legislative tax policies.

In order to manage interest rate risk, the Bank focuses its efforts on loans with interest rates that adjust based upon changes in the prime rate or changes in United States Treasury or similar indices. Generally, credit risks on adjustable-rate loans are somewhat greater than on fixed-rate loans primarily because, as interest rates rise, so do borrowers' payments, increasing the potential for default. The Bank seeks to impose appropriate loan underwriting standards in order to protect against these and other credit related risks associated with its lending operations.

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In addition to analyzing the income and assets of its borrowers when underwriting a loan, the Bank obtains independent appraisals on all material real estate in which the Bank takes a mortgage. The Bank generally obtains title insurance in order to protect against title defects on mortgaged property.

Commercial Mortgage Loans. The Bank originates commercial mortgage loans secured by office buildings, retail establishments, multi-family residential real estate, and other types of commercial property. Substantially all of the properties are located in the New York City metropolitan area.

The Bank generally makes commercial mortgage loans with loan-to-value ratios not to exceed 75% and with terms to maturity that do not exceed 15 years. Loans secured by commercial properties generally involve a greater degree of risk than one-to four-family residential mortgage loans. Because payments on such loans are often dependent on successful operation or management of the properties, repayment may be subject, to a greater extent, to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy. The Bank seeks to minimize these risks through its underwriting policies. The Bank evaluates the qualifications and financial condition of the borrower, including credit history, profitability and expertise, as well as the value and condition of the underlying property. The factors considered by the Bank include net operating income; the debt coverage ratio (the ratio of cash net income to debt service); and the loan-to-value ratio. When evaluating the borrower, the Bank considers the financial resources and income level of the borrower, the borrower's experience in owning or managing similar property, and the Bank's lending experience with the borrower. The Bank's policy requires borrowers to present evidence of the ability to repay the loan without having to resort to the sale of the mortgaged property. The Bank also seeks to focus its commercial mortgage loans on loans to companies with operating businesses, rather than passive real estate investors. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $203.6 million and $187.5 million, respectively, or 66.7% and 63.4%, respectively, of the Company's total loan portfolio consisted of commercial mortgage loans.

Commercial Loans and Finance Leases. The Bank makes commercial loans to businesses for inventory financing, working capital, machinery and equipment purchases, expansion, and other business purposes. These loans generally have higher yields than mortgage loans, with maturities of one year, after which the borrower's financial condition and the terms of the loan are re-evaluated. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $22.7 million and $23.2 million, respectively, or 7.4% and 7.8%, respectively, of the Company's total loan portfolio consisted of such loans.

Commercial loans tend to present greater risks than mortgage loans because the collateral, if any, tends to be rapidly depreciable, difficult to sell at full value, and is often easier to conceal. In order to limit these risks, the Bank evaluates these loans based upon the borrower's ability to repay the loan from ongoing operations. The Bank considers the business history of the borrower and perceived stability of the business as important factors when considering applications for such loans. Occasionally, the borrower provides commercial or residential real estate collateral for such loans, in which case the value of the collateral may be a significant factor in the loan approval process.

Residential Mortgage Loans (1 to 4 family loans). The Bank makes residential mortgage loans secured by first liens on one-to-four family owner-occupied or rental residential real estate. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $78.3 million and $84.2 million, respectively, or 25.7% and 28.5%, respectively, of the Company's total loan portfolio consisted of such loans. The Bank offers both adjustable rate mortgages ("ARMS") and fixed-rate mortgage loans. The relative proportion of fixed-rate loans versus ARMs originated by the Bank depends principally upon current customer preference, which is generally driven by economic and interest rate conditions and the pricing offered by the Bank's competitors. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , 9.0% of the Bank's residential one-to-four family owner-occupied first mortgage portfolio were ARMs and 91.0% were fixed-rate loans. The percentage represented by fixed-rate loans tends to increase during periods of low interest rates. The ARMs generally carry annual caps and life-of-loan ceilings, which limit interest rate adjustments.

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The Bank's residential loan underwriting criteria are generally comparable to those required by Fannie Mae and other major secondary market loan purchasers. Generally, ARM credit risks are somewhat greater than fixed-rate loans primarily because, as interest rates rise, the borrowers' payments rise, increasing the potential for default. The Bank's teaser rate ARMs (ARMs with low initial interest rates that are not based upon the index plus the margin for determining future rate adjustments) were underwritten based on the payment due at the fully-indexed rate.

In addition to verifying income and assets of borrowers, the Bank obtains independent appraisals on all residential first mortgage loans and title insurance is required at closing. Private mortgage insurance is required on all loans with a loan-to-value ratio in excess of 80% and the Bank requires real estate tax escrows on such loans. Real estate tax escrows are voluntary on residential mortgage loans with loan-to-value ratios of 80% or less.

Fixed-rate residential mortgage loans are generally originated by the Bank for terms of 15 to 30 years. Although 30 year fixed-rate mortgage loans may adversely affect our net interest income in periods of rising interest rates, the Bank originates such loans to satisfy customer demand. Such loans are generally originated at initial interest rates which exceed the fully indexed rate on ARMs offered at the same time. Fixed-rate residential mortgage loans originated by the Bank generally include due-on-sale clauses, which permit the Bank to demand payment in full if the borrower sells the property without the Bank's consent.

Due-on-sale clauses are an important means of adjusting the rates on the Bank's fixed-rate mortgage loan portfolio, and the Bank will generally exercise its rights under these clauses if necessary to maintain market yields.

ARMs originated in recent years have interest rates that adjust annually based upon the movement of the one year treasury bill constant maturity index, plus a margin of 2.00% to 2.75%. These loans generally have a maximum interest rate adjustment of 2% per year, with a lifetime maximum interest rate adjustment, measured from the initial interest rate, of 5.5% or 6.0%.

The Bank offers a variety of other loan products including residential single family construction loans to persons who intend to occupy the property upon completion of construction, home equity loans secured by junior mortgages on one-to-four family owner-occupied residences, and short-term fixed-rate consumer loans either unsecured or secured by monetary assets such as bank deposits and marketable securities or personal property. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $0.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively, or 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively, of the Company's total loan portfolio consisted of such other loan products.

Origination of Loans. Loan originations can be attributed to depositors, retail customers, phone inquiries, advertising, the efforts of the Bank's loan officers, and referrals from other borrowers, real estate brokers, and builders. The Bank originates loans primarily through its own efforts, occasionally obtaining loan opportunities as a result of referrals from loan brokers.

The Bank’s lending limit generally restricts extensions of credit to one borrower to 15% of the Bank’s capital stock, surplus fund, and undivided profits, but allow such extensions of credit to one borrower of up to 25% of the Bank’s capital stock, surplus fund, and undivided profits, if the additional 10% is secured by collateral that can be adequately valued. This means that as of September 30, 2013, the Bank could lend $19.9 million to one borrower, and this amount may be increased up to $33.1 million, if the loan is secured by collateral that can be adequately valued.

Delinquency Procedures. When a borrower fails to make a required payment on a loan, the Bank attempts to cause the deficiency to be cured by contacting the borrower. The Bank reviews past due loans on a case by case basis, taking the action it deems appropriate in order to collect the amount owed. Litigation may be necessary if other procedures are not successful. Judicial resolution of a past due loan can be delayed if the borrower files a bankruptcy petition because collection action cannot be continued unless the Bank first obtains relief from the automatic stay provided by the Bankruptcy Code.

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If a non-mortgage loan becomes delinquent and satisfactory arrangements for payment cannot be made, the Bank seeks to realize upon any personal property collateral to the extent feasible and collect any remaining amount owed from the borrower through legal proceedings, if necessary.

It is the Bank's policy to discontinue accruing interest on a loan when it is 90 days past due or if management believes that continued interest accruals are unjustified. The Bank may continue interest accruals if a loan is more than 90 days past due if the Bank determines that the nature of the delinquency and the collateral are such that collection of the principal and interest on the loan in full is reasonably assured. When the accrual of interest is discontinued, all accrued but unpaid interest is charged against current period income. Once the accrual of interest is discontinued, the Bank records interest as and when received until the loan is restored to accruing status. If the Bank determines that collection of the loan in full is in reasonable doubt, then amounts received are recorded as a reduction of principal until the loan is returned to accruing status.

Capital Adequacy

Quantitative measures established by regulations to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier I capital to average assets.

As of September 30, 2013, the Bank met all regulatory requirements for classification as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since that date that management believes have changed the institution's category.

The following tables set forth the actual and required regulatory capital amounts and ratios of the Company and the Bank as of September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands):

	Actual		For capital adequacy purposes							To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
September 30, 2013
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Company		140,821		36.75	%		30,659	≥8.0	%	$	—		N/A
Bank		132,712		35.06	%		30,281	≥8.0	%		37,852		≥10.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Company		135,965		35.48	%		15,329	≥4.0	%		—		N/A
Bank		127,914		33.79	%		15,141	≥4.0	%		22,711		≥6.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
Company		135,965		17.47	%		31,122	≥4.0	%		—		N/A
Bank		127,914		16.54	%		30,926	≥4.0	%		38,658		≥5.0	%

	Actual		For capital adequacy purposes								To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
December 31, 2012
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Company		133,662		36.00	%		29,737		≥8.0	%	$	—		N/A
Bank		123,634		34.00	%		29,109		≥8.0	%		36,387		≥10.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Company		129,034		34.70	%		14,869		≥4.0	%		—		N/A
Bank		119,006		32.70	%		14,555		≥4.0	%		21,832		≥6.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
Company		129,034		15.50	%		33,412		≥4.0	%		—		N/A
Bank		119,006		14.50	%		32,886		≥4.0	%		41,108		≥5.0	%

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Liquidity

The management of the Company's liquidity focuses on ensuring that sufficient funds are available to meet loan funding commitments, withdrawals from deposit accounts, the repayment of borrowed funds, and ensuring that the Bank and the Company comply with regulatory liquidity requirements. Liquidity needs of the Bank have historically been met by deposits, investments in federal funds sold, principal and interest payments on loans, and maturities of investment securities. Additional liquidity, up to approximately $382.4 million is available from the Federal Reserve Bank and the FHLB-NY.

The current uncertainties in the credit markets have negatively impacted our ability to liquidate, if necessary, investments in auction rate securities. We are not certain as to when the liquidity issues relating to these investments will improve; however, we have the intent to hold these available for sale securities to maturity, and do not believe we will be required to sell these securities prior to maturity.

Based on our expected operating cash flows and our other sources of cash, we do not expect the potential lack of liquidity in these auction rate securities to affect our capital, liquidity, or our ability to execute our current business plan. We have cash and cash equivalents totaling $100.6 million, or 13.0% of total assets at September 30, 2013. In addition, we have the capacity to borrow up to approximately $245.9 million from the Federal Reserve Bank and approximately $136.5 million from the FHLB-NY if the need should arise.

For the parent company, Berkshire Bancorp Inc., liquidity means having cash available to fund its normal operating expenses and to pay stockholder dividends on its common stock, when and if declared by the Company's Board of Directors. On November 28, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend in respect of the common stock of the Company in the amount of $.08 per share. Such dividend was paid on December 20, 2012 to the holders of record of its common stock as of the close of business on December 10, 2012. This was the first dividend payment since the Company announced in March 2009 that it would temporarily suspend its stated policy of paying a regular cash dividend on its common stock. The declaration, payment, and amount of dividends in the future are within the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon our earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, and other relevant factors including possibly requiring regulatory approval.

The ability of the Company to fund its normal operating expenses is not currently dependent upon the receipt of dividends from the Bank. At September 30, 2013, the Company had cash of approximately $3.1 million. However, the payment of dividends on its common stock when and if declared by the Board of Directors, will be dependent upon the receipt of dividends from the Bank.

The Bank maintains financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments, $19.7 million at September 30, 2013, include commitments to extend credit, stand-by letters of credit, and loan commitments.

At September 30, 2013, the Bank had outstanding commitments of $320.7 million; including $4.5 million of operating leases, and $316.2 million of time deposits. These commitments include $217.8 million that mature or renew within one year, $100.1 million that mature or renew after one year and within three years, $1.9 million that mature or renew after three years and within five years and commitments of $0.9 million that mature or renew after five years.

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Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The Company's financial statements measure financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increasing cost of the Company's operations. The assets and liabilities of the Company are largely monetary. As a result, interest rates have a greater impact on the Company's performance than do the effects of general levels of inflation. In addition, interest rates do not necessarily move in the direction, or to the same extent, as the price of goods and services. However, in general, high inflation rates are accompanied by higher interest rates, and vice versa.

ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rate Risk. Fluctuations in market interest rates can have a material effect on the Bank's net interest income because the yields earned on loans and investments may not adjust to market rates of interest with the same frequency, or with the same speed, as the rates paid by the Bank on its deposits.

Most of the Bank's deposits are either interest-bearing demand deposits or short term certificates of deposit and other interest-bearing deposits with interest rates that fluctuate as market rates change. Management of the Bank seeks to reduce the risk of interest rate fluctuations by concentrating on loans and securities investments with either short terms to maturity or with adjustable rates or other features that cause yields to adjust based upon interest rate fluctuations. In addition, to cushion itself against the potential adverse effects of a substantial and sustained increase in market interest rates, the Bank has from time to time purchased off balance sheet interest rate cap contracts which generally provide that the Bank will be entitled to receive payments from the other party to the contract if interest rates exceed specified levels. These contracts are entered into with major financial institutions.

The Company seeks to maximize its net interest margin within an acceptable level of interest rate risk. Interest rate risk can be defined as the amount of the forecasted net interest income that may be gained or lost due to favorable or unfavorable movements in interest rates. Interest rate risk, or sensitivity, arises when the maturity or repricing characteristics of assets differ significantly from the maturity or repricing characteristics of liabilities.

ITEM 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its "disclosure controls and procedures" as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Disclosure Controls"). The Disclosure Controls are designed to allow the Company to reach a reasonable level of assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the SEC's rules and forms and that any information relating to the Company is accumulated and communicated to management, including its principal executive/financial officer to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The evaluation of the Disclosure Controls ("Controls Evaluation") was done under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), who is also the Chief Financial Officer ("CFO").

Based upon the Controls Evaluation, our CEO/CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Remediation of Material Weakness

As disclosed in more detail in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (the “Form 10-K”), management previously identified the material weaknesses related to income taxes computations, financial statement closing process and allowance for loan losses.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of a company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

During the second quarter of 2013 management remedied the material weaknesses as discussed below. Management continued to follow these new procedures during the third quarter of 2013.

1. Material weakness related to income taxes computations –

This weakness was identified by management during the review of the income taxes accrual process as of December 31, 2012.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Bank implemented an additional control with regard to the income tax computations. An additional level of senior management review was implemented to ascertain that the income tax computations and related disclosures are properly stated. The process was continued during the third quarter of 2013.

2. Material weakness related to financial statement closing process –

This weakness was identified during the review of the year end general ledger testing process as of December 31, 2012.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Bank also implemented an additional control with regard to the financial statement closing process. An additional level of senior management review was implemented to ascertain that general ledger reconciliations, significant estimates and disclosures are properly stated and unrecorded adjustments and omitted disclosures are immaterial to the financial statements both individually and in the aggregate. The process was continued during the third quarter of 2013.

3. Material weakness related to allowance for loans –

This weakness was identified by management during the review of the ALL documentation process as of December 31, 2012.

During the second quarter of 2013, management expanded the level of documentation to better support the trend analysis discussion relating to the qualitative factors in its ALL calculation.

In addition, while management has the ultimate responsibility to ensure the allowance for loan losses is properly stated, during the second and third quarters of 2013, the quarterly ALL packages were reviewed by an independent vendor consultant to ascertain that the required documentation is in place and to serve as a secondary quality control process.

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occured during the quarter ended September 30, 2013, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

The changes made in the Company's internal control over financial reporting, during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2013 have materially affected the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

During the third quarter of 2013, management continued to follow the changes and enhancements made to internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

The Company's management, including the CEO/CFO, does not expect that its Disclosure Controls and/or its internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs.

Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit
Number	Description
31	Certification of Principal Executive and Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32	Certification of Principal Executive and Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.	The following materials from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) related notes to consolidated financial statements. Users of this data are advised that the information contained in the XBRL documents is unaudited and these are not the official publicly filed financial statements of the Company.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

			BERKSHIRE BANCORP INC.
			(Registrant)
Date:	November 12, 2013	By:	/s/ Joseph Fink
			Joseph Fink
			President and Chief
			Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number	Description
31	Certification of Principal Executive and Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32	Certification of Principal Executive and Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.	The following materials from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) related notes to consolidated financial statements. Users of this data are advised that the information contained in the XBRL documents is unaudited and these are not the official publicly filed financial statements of the Company.

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