U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012

Commission File No. 0-28780

CARDINAL BANKSHARES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia	54-1804471
(State of Incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

101 Jacksonville Circle, P. O. Box 215, Floyd,

Virginia 24091

(Address of principal executive offices)

(540) 745-4191

(Registrant’s telephone number)

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  ¨.    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 (§232.405 of this chapter) 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. (Check one):

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

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

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s Common Stock, $10 par value as of August 14, 2012 was 1,535,733.

CARDINAL BANKSHARES CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

June 30, 2012

INDEX

		Page
Part I.	Financial Statements
Item 1.	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2012 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2011 (Audited)		2
	Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)		3
	Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)		4
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity as of June 30, 2012 (Unaudited)		5
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)		6
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)		7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		22
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		26
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		26
Part II.	Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		27
Item 1A.	Risk Factors		27
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		27
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities		27
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures		27
Item 5.	Other Information		27
Item 6.	Exhibits		27
SIGNATURES			28
INDEX TO EXHIBITS			29

Cardinal Bankshares Corporation and Subsidiary

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share data)	(Unaudited) June 30, 2012			(Audited) December 31, 2011
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	47,166		$	4,255
Interest-bearing deposits		164			14,758
Federal funds sold		—			33,700
Total cash and cash equivalents		47,330			52,713
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value		82,552			57,105
Investment securities held to maturity (fair value June 30, 2012 $13,500 - December 31, 2011 $13,662)		12,824			12,950
Restricted equity securities		615			592
Total loans		119,924			130,158
Allowance for loan losses		(2,998	)		(2,867	)
Net loans		116,926			127,291
Bank premises and equipment, net		2,797			2,895
Accrued interest receivable		827			824
Foreclosed assets		3,517			3,418
Bank owned life insurance		6,322			5,437
Other assets		4,184			2,935
Total assets	$	277,894		$	266,160
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities
Noninterest-bearing deposits	$	31,679		$	32,135
Interest-bearing deposits		214,758			200,276
Total deposits		246,437			232,411
Accrued interest payable		89			88
Other liabilities		1,118			628
Total liabilities		247,644			233,127
Commitments and contingent liabilities		—			—
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock, $10 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 1,535,733 shares issued and outstanding		15,357			15,357
Additional paid-in capital		2,925			2,925
Retained earnings		11,153			14,292
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net		815			459
Total stockholders’ equity		30,250			33,033
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	277,894		$	266,160

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Cardinal Bankshares Corporation and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

	Three months ended June 30,					Six months ended June 30,
(In thousands, except share data)	2012			2011		2012			2011
Interest and dividend income
Loans and fees on loans	$	1,623		$	2,005	$	3,397		$	4,156
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell		8			12		21			24
Investment securities:
Taxable		429			345		795			684
Exempt from federal income tax		176			168		349			341
Deposits with banks		1			—		2			1
Total interest income		2,237			2,530		4,564			5,206
Interest expense
Deposits		795			748		1,584			1,537
Total interest expense		795			748		1,584			1,537
Net interest income		1,442			1,782		2,980			3,669
Provision for loan losses		3,995			253		3,988			439
Net Interest Income after provision for loan losses		(2,553	)		1,529		(1,008	)		3,230
Noninterest income
Service charges on deposit accounts		43			55		87			102
Other service charges and fees		31			31		59			57
Net realized gains on sales of securities		10			43		26			43
Other operating income		78			94		157			170
Total noninterest income		162			223		329			372
Noninterest expense
Salaries and employee benefits		1,361			823		2,200			1,615
Occupancy and equipment		156			135		314			312
Foreclosed assets, Net		407			27		388			34
Loss on sale of fixed assets		—			12		—			82
Other operating expense		781			419		1,191			826
Total noninterest expense		2,705			1,416		4,093			2,869
Income before income taxes		(5,096	)		336		(4,772	)		733
Income tax expense (benefit)		(1,818	)		15		(1,787	)		89
Net Income	$	(3,278	)	$	321	$	(2,985	)	$	644
Basic earnings per share	$	(2.13	)	$	0.21	$	(1.94	)	$	0.42
Diluted earnings per share	$	(2.13	)	$	0.21	$	(1.94	)	$	0.42
Weighted average basic shares outstanding		1,535,733			1,535,733		1,535,733			1,535,733
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding		1,535,733			1,535,733		1,535,733			1,535,733

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Cardinal Bankshares Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Net income	$	(3,278	)	$	321		$	(2,985	)	$	644
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized gains on securities:
Unrealized holding gains arising during period,		430			198			517			280
less income taxes		(146	)		(67	)		(178	)		(95	)
		284			131			339			185
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included		10			43			26			43
less income taxes		(3	)		(15	)		(9	)		(15	)
		7			28			17			28
Other comprehensive income		291			159			356			213
Comprehensive income	$	(2,987	)	$	480		$	(2,629	)	$	857

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Cardinal Bankshares Corporation and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

(In thousands)	Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Total
Balance, December 31, 2011	$	15,357	$	2,925	$	14,292		$	459	$	33,033
Net Income		—		—		(2,985	)				(2,985	)
Other comprehensive income									356		356
Cash dividend declared		—		—		(154	)		—		(154	)
Balance, June 30, 2012	$	15,357	$	2,925	$	11,153		$	815	$	30,250

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Cardinal Bankshares Corporation and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands) Six Months Ended June 30,	2012			2011
Cash flows from operating activities
Net (loss) income	$	(2,985	)	$	644
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization		108			120
Accretion of discounts on securities, net of amortization of premiums		352			185
Provision for loan losses		3,988			439
Deferred income taxes benefit		(1,787	)		—
Income on Bank Owned Life Insurance		85			80
Net realized gain on securities		(26	)		(43	)
Net realized (gain) loss on sale of foreclosed assets		—			20
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accrued income		(3	)		51
Other Assets		(713	)		(524	)
Accrued interest payable		1			(24	)
Other liabilities		490			456
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities		(490	)		1,404
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of available for sale securities		(33,182	)		(13,063	)
Sales of available for sale securities		6,204			2,849
Maturities, calls and paydowns of available for sale securities		1,750			5,101
Purchases of held to maturity securities		(371	)		—
Maturities, calls and paydowns of held to maturity securities		490			605
Call (purchase) of restricted equity securities		(23	)		(27	)
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets		—			210
Net decrease in loans		6,377			6,594
Net purchases (sales) of bank premises and equipment		(10	)		763
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities		(18,765	)		3,032
Cash flows from financing activities
Net (decrease) increase in noninterest-bearing deposits		(456	)		96
Net increase (decrease) in interest-bearing deposits		14,482			(4,098	)
Dividends Paid		(154	)		(123	)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities		13,872			(4,125	)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		(5,383	)		311
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning		52,713			32,290
Cash and cash equivalents, ending	$	47,330		$	32,601
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Interest paid	$	1,583		$	1,561
Income taxes paid	$	90		$	296
Supplemental disclosures of noncash activities
Other real estate acquired in settlement of loans	$	529		$	—

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Cardinal Bankshares Corporation (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all of the disclosures and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles. In the opinion of management, all material adjustments (which are of a normal recurring nature) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been made. The results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year or any other interim period. The information reported herein should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to current presentations. The December 31, 2011 information is derived from audited financial statements and the June 30, 2012 information is derived from unaudited financial statements.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Company, the Bank of Floyd (“the Bank”) and FBC, Inc. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purpose of presentation in the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are defined as those amounts included in the balance sheet captions Cash and due from banks, Interest bearing deposits in banks and Federal funds sold.

Subsequent Events

In preparing these financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 2. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

The major components of loans in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are summarized below:

	2012			2011
Commercial	$	2,777		$	5,873
Real estate
Construction and land development		8,692			8,868
Residential, 1-4 families		28,075			26,568
Residential, 5 or more families		3,746			4,717
Farmland		1,275			1,306
Nonfarm, nonresidential		70,681			75,879
Agricultural		39			9
Consumer		937			2,487
Other		4,012			4,765
Gross loans		120,234			130,472
Unearned discount and net deferred loan fees and costs		(310	)		(314	)
Total loans		119,924			130,158
Allowance for loan losses		(2,998	)		(2,867	)
Net loans	$	116,926		$	127,291

Overdrafts that were reclassified as part of gross loans totaled $13 thousand and $7 thousand at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

As a part of the ongoing monitoring of the credit quality of the loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to (i) the risk grade assigned to commercial and consumer loans, (ii) the level of classified commercial loans, (iii) net charge-offs, (iv) nonperforming loans, and (v) the general economic conditions in the Company’s geographic markets.

The Company categorizes loans receivable into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans and leases individually by classifying the loans receivable as to credit risk. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Pass - Loans in this category are considered to have a low likelihood of loss based on relevant information analyzed about the ability of the borrowers to service their debt and other factors.

Special Mention - Loans in this category are currently protected but are potentially weak, including adverse trends in borrower’s operations, credit quality or financial strength. Those loans constitute an undue and unwarranted credit risk but not to the point of justifying a substandard classification. The credit risk may be relatively minor yet constitute an unwarranted risk in light of the circumstances. Special mention loans have potential weaknesses which may, if not checked or corrected, weaken the loan or inadequately protect the Company’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard - A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans classified as substandard must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt; they are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful - Loans classified Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified Substandard, plus the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values highly questionable and improbable.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 2. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)

The following table presents the loan portfolio by credit quality indicator (risk grade) as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Those loans with a risk grade above special mention have been combined in the pass column for presentation purposes.

June 30, 2012 (In thousands)	Pass		Special Mention		Sub- Standard		Doubtful		Total Loans
Commercial	$	2,777	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2,777
Real Estate
Construction and land development		3,613		1,893		3,186		—		8,692
Residential, 1-4 families		27,855		—		220		—		28,075
Residential, 5 or more families		3,746		—		—		—		3,746
Farmland		1,275		—		—		—		1,275
Nonfarm, nonresidential		62,548		1,853		6,280		—		70,681
Agriculture		39		—		—		—		39
Consumer		937		—		—		—		937
Other		4,012		—		—		—		4,012
Total loans	$	106,802	$	3,746	$	9,686	$	—	$	120,234

December 31, 2011 (In thousands)	Pass		Special Mention		Sub- Standard		Doubtful		Total Loans
Commercial	$	3,161	$	—	$	2,712	$	—	$	5,873
Real Estate
Construction and land development		5,671		—		3,197		—		8,868
Residential, 1-4 families		25,730		—		838		—		26,568
Residential, 5 or more families		3,890		827		—		—		4,717
Farmland		1,306		—		—		—		1,306
Nonfarm, nonresidential		64,401		2,436		9,042		—		75,879
Agriculture		9		—		—		—		9
Consumer		2,487		—		—		—		2,487
Other		4,765		—		—		—		4,765
Total loans	$	111,420	$	3,263	$	15,789	$	—	$	130,472

A loan’s risk grade is assigned at the inception of the loan and is based on the financial strength of the borrower and the type of collateral. Loan risk grades are subject to reassessment at various times throughout the year as part of the Company’s ongoing loan review process. Loans with an assigned risk grade of substandard or below and an outstanding amount of $500 thousand or more are reassessed on a quarterly basis. During this reassessment process individual reserves may be identified and placed against certain loans that are considered impaired.

Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status if principal or interest payments become 90 days past due or when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provision. Loans may be placed on nonaccrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 2. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)

The following table represents an age analysis of past due loans and nonaccrual loans, segregated by class of loans, as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

	Accruing Loans
June 30, 2012 (In thousands)	30-89 Days Past Due		90 Days or More Past Due		Total Accruing Loans Past Due		Nonaccrual Loans		Current Loans		Total Loans
Commercial	$	7	$	—	$	7	$	—	$	2,770	$	2,777
Real Estate
Construction and land development		—		—		—		3,186		5,506		8,692
Residential, 1-4 families		75		680		755		139		27,181		28,075
Residential, 5 or more families		—		—		—		—		3,746		3,746
Farmland		—		—		—		—		1,275		1,275
Nonfarm, nonresidential		2,070		—		2,070		5,604		63,007		70,681
Agriculture		—		—		—		—		39		39
Consumer		6		—		6		—		931		937
Other		—		—		—		—		4,012		4,012
Total loans	$	2,158	$	680	$	2,838	$	8,929	$	108,467	$	120,234

	Accruing Loans
December 31, 2011 (In thousands)	30-89 Days Past Due		90 Days or More Past Due		Total Accruing Loans Past Due		Nonaccrual Loans		Current Loans		Total Loans
Commercial	$	1	$	2,700	$	2,701	$	—	$	3,172	$	5,873
Real Estate
Construction and land development		—		—		—		3,197		5,671		8,868
Residential, 1-4 families		—		—		—		612		25,956		26,568
Residential, 5 or more families		—		—		—		—		4,717		4,717
Farmland		—		—		—		—		1,306		1,306
Nonfarm, nonresidential		107		—		107		5,489		70,283		75,879
Agriculture		—		—		—		—		9		9
Consumer		3		—		3		—		2,484		2,487
Other		—		—		—		—		4,765		4,765
Total loans	$	111	$	2,700	$	2,811	$	9,298	$	118,363	$	130,472

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 2. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)

The following table details impaired loan data as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

June 30, 2012 (In thousands)	Impaired Balance		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recorded		Interest Income Collected
With No Related Allowance Recorded
Commercial	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Real Estate
Construction and land development		2,479		—		2,489		49		48
Residential, 1-4 families		139		—		137		2		2
Nonfarm, nonresidential		2,602		—		3,421		12		19
		5,220		—		6,047		63		69
With an Allowance Recorded
Commercial		—		—		—		—		—
Real Estate
Construction and land development		3,186		1,295		3,221		—		—
Residential, 1-4 families		—		—		—		—		—
Nonfarm, nonresidential		4,736		550		4,738		34		33
		7,922		1,845		7,959		34		33
Total
Commercial		—		—		—		—		—
Real Estate
Construction and land development		5,665		1,295		5,710		49		48
Residential, 1-4 families		139		—		137		2		2
Nonfarm, nonresidential		7,338		550		8,159		46		52
	$	13,142	$	1,845	$	14,006	$	97	$	102

December 31, 2011 (In thousands)	Impaired Balance		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recorded			Interest Income Collected
With No Related Allowance Recorded
Commercial	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Real Estate
Construction and land development		2,504		—		2,529		87			108
Nonfarm, nonresidential		2,500		—		2,500		(32	)		—
		5,004		—		5,029		55			108
With an Allowance Recorded
Commercial		12		12		12		—			—
Real Estate
Construction and land development		3,197		584		3,902		—			—
Residential, 1-4 families		612		73		791		13			16
Nonfarm, nonresidential		4,961		589		5,233		90			149
		8,782		1,258		9,938		103			165
Total
Commercial		12		12		12		—			—
Real Estate
Construction and land development		5,701		584		6,431		87			108
Residential, 1-4 families		612		73		791		13			16
Nonfarm, nonresidential		7,461		589		7,733		58			149
	$	13,786	$	1,258	$	14,967	$	158$			273

The Company is generally not committed to advance additional funds in connection with impaired loans.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 2. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)

As a result of adopting the amendments in Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-02, the Bank reassessed all loan restructurings that occurred on or after the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption, January 1, 2011, to determine whether they are considered troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) under the amended guidance. The determination is based on whether the restructuring constitutes a concession and whether the debtor is experiencing financial difficulty as both events must be present. The Bank identified as TDRs certain loans for which the allowance for loan losses had previously been measured under a general allowance methodology. Upon identifying those loans as TDRs, the Bank identified them as impaired under the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 310-10-35. The amendments in ASU 2011-02 require prospective application of the impairment measurement guidance in ASC 310-10-35 for those loans newly identified as impaired. At June 30, 2012, the recorded investment in loans for which the allowance was previously measured under a general allowance methodology and are now impaired under ASC 310-10-35 was $6.6 million, and the allowance for loan losses associated with those loans, on the basis of a current evaluation of loss exposure was approximately $1.3 million.

The following is a schedule of loans that are considered TDRs at June 30, 2012.

	Number of Contracts		Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
(In thousands)
Real Estate		3	$	6,570	$	6,570
Total		3	$	6,570	$	6,570

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Bank modified no loans that were considered to be TDRs. We extended the maturity date term for none of these loans, lowered the interest rate for none of these loans, and entered into forbearance agreements on none of these loans.

The following is a schedule of loans that had been previously restructured and have subsequently defaulted at June 30, 2012.

	Number of Contracts		Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
(In thousands)
Real Estate		—	$	—	$	—
Total		—	$	—	$	—

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, no loan that had previously been restructured, was in default, none of which went into default in the quarter. The Bank considers a loan in default when it is 90 days or more past due or on nonaccrual status.

In the determination of the allowance for loan losses, management considers troubled debt restructurings and subsequent defaults in these restructurings. All troubled debt restructurings are considered impaired loans. Loss exposure related to these loans are determined by management quarterly.

At June 30, 2012, there were $6.6 million in loans that are classified as TDRs compared to $6.6 million at December 31, 2011.

The Company generally does not make commitments to lend additional funds to customers classified as trouble debt restructures.

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Note 2. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)

The following tables detail activity in the allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan, for the six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011. Allocation portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its activity to absorb losses in other loan categories and periodically may result in reallocation within the provision categories.

June 30, 2012 (In thousands)	Beginning Balance		Charge- Offs		Recoveries		Provision		Ending Balance
Commercial	$	35	$	2,694	$	9	$	2,682	$	32
Real Estate
Construction and land development		1,243		—		10		202		1,455
Residential, 1-4 families		155		97		23		24		105
Residential, 5 or more families		—		—		—		—		—
Farmland		—		—		—		—		—
Nonfarm, nonresidential		1,255		1,119		8		1,080		1,224
Agriculture		3		—		—		—		3
Consumer		50		—		—		—		50
Other		126		—		3		—		129
	$	2,867	$	3,910	$	53	$	3,988	$	2,998

June 30, 2011 (In thousands)	Beginning Balance		Charge- Offs		Recoveries		Provision			Ending Balance
Commercial	$	79	$	50	$	1	$	47		$	77
Real Estate
Construction and land development		1,729		123		—		349			1,955
Residential, 1-4 families		385		295		2		103			195
Residential, 5 or more families		—		—		—		—			—
Farmland		—		—		—		—			—
Nonfarm, nonresidential		710		—		2		(60	)		652
Agriculture		3		—		—		—			3
Consumer		47		—		3		—			50
Other		120		—		2		—			122
	$	3,073	$	468	$	10	$	439		$	3,054

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Note 2. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)

The following table indicates the allocation of the allowance for loan losses based on loans evaluated specifically for impairment and loans evaluated collectively for the periods ended June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

June 30, 2012 (In thousands)	Individually Evaluate for Impairment			Ending Balance Collectively Evaluated Impairment			Total
Commercial	$	—		$	32		$	32
Real Estate
Construction and land development		1,295			160			1,455
Residential, 1-4 families		—			105			105
Residential, 5 or more families		—			—			—
Farmland		—			—			—
Nonfarm, nonresidential		550			674			1,224
Agriculture		—			3			3
Consumer		—			50			50
Other		—			129			129
Ending balance of allowance for loan losses	$	1,845		$	1,153		$	2,998
Ending balance of allowance to total allowance		61.54	%		38.46	%		100	%
December 31, 2011 (In thousands)
Commercial	$	12		$	23		$	35
Real Estate
Construction and land development		584			659			1,243
Residential, 1-4 families		73			82			155
Residential, 5 or more families		—			—			—
Farmland		—			—			—
Nonfarm, nonresidential		589			666			1,255
Agriculture		—			3			3
Consumer		—			50			50
Other		—			126			126
Ending Balance	$	1,258		$	1,609		$	2,867
Ending balance of allowance to total allowance		43.88	%		56.12	%		100	%

Note 3. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as for on-balance sheet instruments. A summary of the Company’s commitments at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows:

(In thousands)	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Commitments to extend credit	$	13,633	$	11,612
Standby letters of credit		397		300
Total	$	14,030	$	11,912

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Note 4. Employee Benefit Plan

The Bank participates in the Pentegra Defined Benefit Plan for Financial Institutions (“Pentegra Plan”). The Pentegra Plan is a tax-qualified defined-benefit pension plan. The Pentegra Plan’s Employer Identification Number is 13-5645888 and the Plan Number is 333. The Pentegra Plan operates as a multi-employer plan for accounting purposes and is a multiple-employer plan under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code. There are no collective bargaining agreements in place that require contributions to the Pentegra Plan.

The Pentegra Plan is a single plan under Internal Revenue Code Section 413 (C) and, as a result, all of the assets stand behind all of the liabilities. Accordingly, under the Pentegra Plan contributions made by a participating employer may be used to provide benefits to participants of other participating employers.

As of June 30, 2012, the required employer contribution of $258 thousand for the plan year ending June 30, 2012, has been made.

Note 5. Fair Value

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:

(In thousands)	June 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Financial assets
Cash and due from banks	$	47,166	$	47,166	$	4,255	$	4,255
Interest-bearing deposits with banks		164		164		14,758		14,758
Federal funds sold		—		—		33,700		33,700
Securities, available for sale		82,552		82,552		57,105		57,105
Securities, held to maturity		12,824		13,500		12,950		13,662
Restricted equity securities		615		615		592		592
Total loans		119,924		122,683		130,158		132,837
Accrued interest receivable		827		827		824		824
Bank Owned Life Insurance		6,322		6,322		5,437		5,437
Financial liabilities
Deposits		246,437		248,768		232,411		234,816
Accrued interest payable		89		89		88		88
Off-balance sheet assets (liabilities)
Commitments to extend credit and standby letter of credit		—		14,030		—		11,912

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Note 5. Fair Value (continued)

Generally accepted accounting principles of the United States (“GAAP”) provides a framework for measuring and disclosing fair value of assets and liabilities recognized in the balance sheet, whether the measurements are made on a recurring basis (for example, available for sale investment securities) or on a nonrecurring basis (for example, impaired loans).

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. GAAP 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 Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and to determine fair value disclosures. Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as loans held for sale, loans held for investment and certain other assets. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine the fair value. These levels are:

Level 1 -	Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
Level 2 -	Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
Level 3 -	Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include the use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value:

Investment Securities Available for Sale

Investment securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange, Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets and money market funds. Level 2 securities include mortgage backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backed securities in less liquid markets.

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Note 5. Fair Value (continued)

Loans

The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis, however, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan loss is established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment. The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including the collateral value, market value of similar debt, enterprise value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows. Those impaired loans not requiring a specific allowance represents loans for which the fair value of expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investment in such loans. Impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observerable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the loan as nonrecurring Level 3.

Foreclosed Assets

Foreclosed assets are adjusted for fair value upon transfer of the loans to foreclosed assets. Subsequently, foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised value of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the foreclosed asset as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the foreclosed asset at nonrecurring Level 3.

Assets and Liabilities Recorded as Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The table below presents the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

(In thousands)
June 30, 2012	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Government sponsored enterprises	$	5,947	$	—	$	5,947	$	—
State and municipal securities		7,275		584		6,691		—
Mortgage-backed securities		67,228		—		67,228		—
Other securities		2,102		—		2,102		—
Total assets at fair value	$	82,552	$	584	$	81,968	$	—
(In thousands)
December 31, 2011	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Government sponsored enterprises	$	1,952	$	—	$	1,952	$	—
State and municipal securities		5,493		355		5,138		—
Mortgage-backed securities		46,928		—		46,928		—
Other securities		2,732		—		2,732		—
Total assets at fair value	$	57,105	$	355	$	56,750	$	—

There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

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Note 5. Fair Value (continued)

Assets and Liabilities Recorded as Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Company may be required from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are included in the table below:

(In thousands)
June 30, 2012	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Loans:
Commercial	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Real Estate
Construction and land development		1,891		—		1,891		—
Residential, 1-4 families		—		—		—		—
Nonfarm, nonresidential		4,186		—		4,186		—
Impaired Loans		6,077		—		6,077		—
Foreclosed assets		3,517		—		3,517		—
Total assets at fair value	$	9,594	$	—	$	9,594	$	—
(In thousands)
December 31, 2011	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Loans:
Real Estate
Construction and land development	$	2,613	$	—	$	2,613	$	—
Residential, 1-4 families		539		—		539		—
Nonfarm, nonresidential		4,372		—		4,372		—
Impaired Loans		7,524		—		7,524		—
Foreclosed assets		3,418		—		3,418		—
Total assets at fair value	$	10,942	$	—	$	10,942	$	—

There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

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Note 6. Securities

Debt and equity securities have been classified in the consolidated balance sheets according to management’s intent. The carrying amount of securities and their approximate fair values follow:

June 30, 2012 (In thousands)	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
Available for sale
Government sponsored enterprises	$	5,943	$	27	$	23	$	5,947
State and municipal securities		6,891		384		—		7,275
Mortgage-backed securities		66,265		1,068		105		67,228
Other securities		2,219		—		117		2,102
	$	81,318	$	1,479	$	245	$	82,552
Held to maturity
State and municipal securities	$	12,801	$	676	$	—	$	13,477
Mortgage-backed securities		23		—		—		23
	$	12,824	$	676	$	—	$	13,500
December 31, 2011 (In thousands)
Available for sale
Government sponsored enterprises	$	1,933	$	21	$	2	$	1,952
State and municipal securities		5,226		267		—		5,493
Mortgage-backed securities		46,293		755		120		46,928
Other securities		2,957		18		243		2,732
	$	56,409	$	1,061	$	365	$	57,105
Held to maturity
State and municipal securities	$	12,925	$	712	$	—	$	13,637
Mortgage-backed securities		25		—		—		25
	$	12,950	$	712	$	—	$	13,662

Restricted equity securities, carried at cost, consist of investments in stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”) and The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (“Federal Reserve”), which are upstream correspondents of the Bank. The FHLB requires financial institutions to make equity investments in the FHLB in order to borrow from it. The Bank is required to hold that stock so long as it borrows from the FHLB. The Federal Reserve requires banks to purchase stock as a condition of membership in the Federal Reserve system.

Investment securities with amortized cost of approximately $5.6 million and $6.3 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, were pledged as collateral on public deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

Gross realized gains and losses for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
(In thousands)
Realized gains, available for sale securities	$	10	$	43	$	26	$	43
Realized gains, held to maturity securities		—		—		—		—
	$	10	$	43	$	26	$	43

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Note 6. Securities (continued)

The scheduled maturities of debt securities available for sale and held to maturity at June 30, 2012 were as follows:

	Available for Sale				Held to Maturity
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
(In thousands)
Due in one year or less	$	415	$	419	$	1,235	$	1,255
Due after one year through five years		1,719		1,704		4,155		4,292
Due after five years through ten years		5,361		5,629		2,827		3,037
Due after ten years		73,823		74,800		4,607		4,916
	$	81,318	$	82,552	$	12,824	$	13,500

For mortgage-backed securities, the Company reports maturities based on anticipated lives. Actual results may differ due to interest rate fluctuations.

The following tables show the unrealized losses and related fair values in the Company’s held to maturity and available for sale investment securities portfolios. This information is aggregated by investment category and by the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

	Less Than 12 Months				12 Months or More				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
June 30, 2012 (In thousands)	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
Government sponsored enterprises	$	1,977	$	23	$	—	$	—	$	1,977	$	23
State and municipal securities		—		—		—		—		—		—
Mortgage-backed securities		9,943		68		3,052		36		12,995		104
Other Securities		—		—		1,392		118		1,392		118
Total temporarily impaired securities	$	11,920	$	91	$	4,444	$	154	$	16,364	$	245
	Less Than 12 Months				12 Months or More				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
December 31, 2011 (In thousands)	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
Government sponsored enterprises	$	948	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	948	$	2
State and municipal securities		275		—		—		—		275		—
Mortgage-backed securities		9,936		47		4,652		73		14,588		120
Other Securities		866		151		908		92		1,774		243
Total temporarily impaired securities	$	12,025	$	200	$	5,560	$	165	$	17,585	$	365

Management considers the nature of the investment, the underlying causes of the decline in market or fair value, the severity and duration of the decline and other evidence, on a security-by-security basis, in determining if the decline in fair value is other than temporary.

At June 30, 2012, the Company had two government-sponsored securities with an aggregate unrealized loss of approximately $23 thousand, 16 mortgaged-backed securities with an aggregate unrealized loss of approximately $104 thousand and four other securities with an aggregate unrealized loss of approximately $118 thousand. Management does not believe that gross unrealized losses, which totals 1.5% of the amortized costs of the related investment securities, represent an other-than-temporary impairment. The Company has both the ability and the intent to hold all of these securities for a period of time necessary to recover the amortized cost.

At December 31, 2011, the Company had one government-sponsored securities with an aggregate unrealized loss of approximately $2 thousand, one state and municipal securities with no aggregate unrealized loss, 27 mortgaged-backed securities with an aggregate unrealized loss of approximately $120 thousand and five other securities with an aggregate unrealized loss of approximately $243 thousand. Management does not believe that gross unrealized losses, which totals 2.1% of the amortized costs of the related investment securities, represent an other-than-temporary impairment.

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Note 7. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There were no additional accounting standards updates applicable to the company issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) during the second quarter ending June 30, 2012. Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Note 8. Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ financial statements to place them on a comparable basis with the current year. Net income and stockholders’ equity previously reported were not affected by these reclassifications.

Note 9. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”)

Due to the outcome of the 2012 Annual Meeting, the SERP of a member of executive management experienced accelerated vesting and became 100% vested. As a result, the net present value of future payments net of deferred tax must be recorded in the period full vesting occurs, creating a net expense of $219,426 being recognized in the 2^nd quarter of 2012.

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

INTRODUCTION

Organization

Cardinal Bankshares Corporation (the “Company” and “Cardinal Bankshares”), a Virginia corporation, is a bank holding company headquartered in Floyd, Virginia. The Company serves the marketplace primarily through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Bank of Floyd (the “Bank”), a Virginia chartered, Federal Reserve member commercial bank. The Bank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) to the extent provided by law. Bank of Floyd is supervised and examined by the Federal Reserve and the Bureau of Financial Institutions of the State Corporation Commission of the Commonwealth of Virginia (the “SCC”). At June 30, 2012, the Bank operated seven branch facilities in the counties of Floyd, Montgomery, Roanoke, Pulaski and Carroll. The main office is in Floyd with a limited service office located in Willis. The Roanoke office is in the Cave Spring area of Roanoke County. The Salem office is located on West Main Street in Salem, Virginia. The Hillsville office is located in Carroll County. The Christiansburg office serves Montgomery County. The Bank’s Pulaski County office is located in the Fairlawn community.

Services

Through Bank of Floyd’s network of banking facilities, Cardinal Bankshares provides a wide range of commercial and retail banking services to individuals, small to medium-sized businesses, institutions and governments located in Virginia. The Company conducts substantially all of the business operations of a typical independent commercial bank, including the acceptance of checking and savings deposits, and the making of commercial, real estate, personal, home improvement, automobile and other installment loans. The Company also offers other related services, such as traveler’s checks, safe deposit boxes, depositor transfer, customer note payment, collection, notary public, escrow, drive-in and ATM facilities, and other customary banking services. Cardinal Bankshares does not offer trust services.

Overview

The management of Cardinal Bankshares, in conjunction with its Board of Directors, continues to focus on shareholder value while maintaining a safe and sound institution for its customers. Several aspects of Cardinal’s current financial condition demonstrate this core value.

Banks are evaluated in light of three major regulatory capital ratios. Cardinal maintains these ratios at levels well in excess of the minimum standards required for both the holding company and bank. While capital ratios are an excellent indicator of a bank’s financial strength they are also an indicator of a bank’s ability to withstand financial turmoil such as the recent economic recession.

Cardinal’s management recognized the increased level of risk inherent in lending due to the recession we have experienced. Accordingly, Cardinal has prudently increased its allowance for loan losses as necessary. This action has wisely prevented placing Cardinal in a vulnerable position. Cardinal’s capital position combined with its loan loss reserve allows the Company to address any actual or potential loan losses while continuing to maintain a solid financial position with which to serve its customers.

Cardinal maintains abundant liquidity in order to maintain adequate funding for customer withdraws, loans, investments and daily clearing of transactions. Although the amount of liquidity has some negative impact on earnings, the highly liquid position allows Cardinal to have great flexibility to react to economic conditions.

Although Cardinal incurred a loss in the 2^nd quarter of 2012, Cardinal continues to pay a regular semi-annual dividend and maintain strong capital ratios, well in excess of required minimums.

The following discussion provides information about the major components of the financial condition, results of operations, asset quality, liquidity, and capital resources of Cardinal Bankshares. The discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Critical Accounting Policy

Management believes the policy with respect to the methodology for the determination of the allowance for loan losses involve a high degree of complexity. Management must make difficult and subjective judgments, assumptions or estimates that could cause reported results to differ materially. This critical policy and its application are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Total assets as of June 30, 2012 were $277.9 million, an increase of 4.4% or $11.7 million from year-end 2011. Total loans decreased 7.9% or $10.2 million during the first six months of this year to $119.9 million. Loan demand is soft due to the slow economic recovery, however, the Company has added a Chief Lending Officer and Chief Credit Officer in an effort to increase loan production and accommodate all regulatory requirements. As we begin to see indications of an increase in loan demand we will be ready, willing and able, thanks to our strong capital position and liquidity, to meet that demand.

The investment securities portfolio reflected an increase of 35.9% or $25.3 million during the first six months of the year as a result of increasing deposits and soft loan demand. During the 2^nd quarter, Federal Funds sold was decreased to zero and Interest-bearing deposits were decreased by 99.0% as a result of consolidating excess cash deposits at the Federal Reserve to increase the overnight rate paid.

As of June 30, 2012, total deposits were $246.4 million an increase of 6.0% or $14.0 million compared to year-end 2011. Non-interest-bearing core deposits decreased to $31.7 million as compared to $32.1 million at year-end 2011. Interest-bearing deposits increased 7.2% or $14.5 million to $214.8 million. Deposits greater than $100 thousand amounted to $66.0 million at June 30, 2012 as compared to $58.7 million at year-end 2011. While we have reduced interest rates on deposits, due to stock market volatility and uncertainty, customers continue to seek the security of deposits with our safe and sound bank even at the lower rates we are paying.

Stockholders’ equity was $30.3 million as of June 30, 2012 compared to $33.0 million as of December 31, 2011. Net loss of $3.0 million for the period combined with an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income of $356 thousand less dividends paid of $154 thousand accounted for the decrease in stockholders’ equity.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was $3.3 million compared to $321 thousand profit for the three months ended June 30, 2011. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $3.0 million compared to $644 thousand profit for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease is due principally to write-offs and provisions for weaker credits and one-time charges associated with the Company’s contested proxy. Diluted earnings (loss) per share was $(2.13) for the three months ended June 30, 2012. Diluted earnings per share for the same period a year earlier was $.21. Diluted earnings (loss) per share was $(1.94) for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Diluted earnings per share for the same period a year earlier was $.42. The provision for loan losses was $4.0 million during the three months ended June 30, 2012, representing an increase of $3.7 million over the same period for the previous year. The provision for loan losses was $4.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012, representing an increase of $3.5 million over the same period for the previous year. Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012, was $795 thousand, an increase of $47 thousand or 6.3% compared to $748 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2011. Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012, was $1.6 million, an increase of $47 thousand or 3.1% compared to $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011. Interest expense increased due to increasing deposits even though interest rates paid decreased. Non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 decreased $61 thousand due to decreased service charges on deposit accounts, decreased net realized gains on sales of securities and decreased other operating expense. Non-interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 decreased $43 thousand due to decreased service charges on deposit accounts, decreased net realized gains on sales of securities and decreased other operating expense. Non-interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012 increased $1.3 million due to increases in salaries and employee benefits related to former executive expenses and the supplemental executive retirement plan expense recorded for the current CEO & President, increases in reserves for other real estate owned and increases in other operating expenses related primarily to legal expenses incurred as a result of the contested proxy relating to the 2012 Annual Meeting and the settlement of an employment related lawsuit. Non-interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012 increased approximately $1.2 million due to the aforementioned 2^nd quarter expenses.

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Total interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 decreased $293 thousand to $2.2 million, a decrease of 11.6% over the same prior year period. Total interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 decreased $642 thousand to $4.6 million, a decrease of 12.3% over the same prior year period. This resulted from decreased income on loans and fees on loans as the loan portfolio decreased due to continued poor economic conditions.

Due to decreased earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2012, an income tax benefit of $1.8 million was incurred versus an income tax expense of $15 thousand for the same period in the previous year. Due to decreased earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2012, an income tax benefit of $1.8 million was incurred versus an income tax expense of $89 thousand for the same period in the previous year.

ASSET QUALITY

The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of an amount adequate to absorb potential future losses inherent in the loan portfolio. In assessing the adequacy of the allowance, management relies predominately on its ongoing review of the lending process and the risk characteristics of the portfolio in the aggregate. Among other factors, management considers the Company’s loan loss experience, the amount of past-due loans, current and anticipated economic conditions, and the estimated current values of collateral securing loans in assessing the level of the allowance for loan losses. For the three months ended June 30, 2012, the provision for loan losses was $4.0 million as compared to $253 thousand provision for the same period in 2011. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the provision for loan losses was $4.0 million as compared to $439 thousand provision for the same period in 2011. Based upon management’s periodic reviews of the loan portfolio using the above-mentioned factors, the current year increase in the provision for loan losses was believed to be appropriate. Management believes the provision recorded in 2012 maintains the allowance at a level adequate to cover probable losses.

The allowance for loan losses totaled $3.0 million at June 30, 2012. The allowance for loan losses to period end loans was 2.50% at June 30, 2012 compared to 2.20% and 2.15% at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively. The Company recovered balances previously charged off on loans in the amount of $53 thousand during the first six months of 2012. This compares with recoveries for the six months ended June 30, 2011 of $10 thousand. The Company charge-offs during the first six months of 2012 was $3.9 million as compared to $468 thousand in charge-offs for the same six months of 2011.

The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of an amount adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The adequacy of the loan loss reserve and the related provision are based upon management’s evaluation of the risk characteristics of the loan portfolio under current economic conditions with consideration to such factors as financial condition of the borrowers, collateral values, growth and composition of the loan portfolio, the relationship of the allowance to outstanding loans and delinquency trends. In addition, management took into account not only the current state of the economy, but information from various sources, including government economic data, Federal Reserve economic reports, the local economy including local real estate activity and safety and soundness discussions with primary regulators, which not only expected the current economic downturn to persist, but also expected continued significant losses in commercial real estate. Geographic location was taken into account regarding the depth of economic decline, valuation for certain loans and corresponding collateral. Management also collected additional financial data from certain customers to ascertain current financial strength and cash flow Finally, management maintained the historical overall conservative approach of the Company in calculating additions to the allowance for loan losses. While management uses all available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions. Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

The Board and executive management recognize the increased inherent risks associated with lending during these difficult economic times; In order to mitigate these risks and better evaluate and serve our current and potential customers, a chief credit officer and a chief lending officer have been added to the executive management team along with the adoption of a more conservative philosophy of risk evaluation.

Notwithstanding the slow economic recovery and its negative effects on bank asset quality generally, our asset quality as of June 30, 2012 has improved as compared with year-end of 2011. Nonperforming assets, which consist of nonaccrual loans, loans 90 days or more past due and other real estate owned, were $13.1 million as of June 30, 2012 compared to $15.4 million as of December 31, 2011. The decrease in nonperforming assets occurred as a result of write-offs and increased reserves for both loans and other real estate owned. Management is taking

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aggressive actions to mitigate any further material losses related to nonperforming assets. As of June 30, 2012, the Company’s impaired loans with a valuation allowance amounted to $7.9 million, compared to $8.7 million as December 31, 2011. The valuation allowance related to the impaired loans was $1.8 million at June 30, 2012 and $1.3 million at December 31, 2011.

LIQUIDITY

In determining the Company’s liquidity requirements, both sides of the balance sheet are managed to ensure that adequate funding sources are available to support loan growth, deposit withdrawals or any unanticipated need for funds.

Securities available for sale that mature within one year, or securities that have a weighted average life of one year or less are sources of liquidity. Anticipated mortgage-backed securities pay downs and maturing loans also generate cashflows to meet liquidity requirements. Wholesale funding sources are also used to supply liquidity such as federal funds purchased and large denomination certificates of deposit. The Company considers its liquidity to be sufficient to meet its anticipated needs.

CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cardinal Bankshares and Bank of Floyd believes its capital positions are strong and provide the necessary assurance required to support anticipated asset growth when the recovery occurs and to absorb potential losses.

The Cardinal Bankshares Tier I capital position was $27.2 million at June 30, 2012, or 19.41% of risk-weighted assets. Total risk-based capital was $29.0 million or 20.67% of risk-weighted assets. The Bank of Floyd Tier I capital position was $21.1 million at June 30, 2012, or 15.65% of risk-weighted assets. Total risk-based capital was $22.8 million or 16.90% of risk-weighted assets.

Tier I capital consists primarily of common stockholders’ equity, while total risk-based capital includes the allowance for loan losses. Risk weighted assets are determined by assigning various levels of risk to different categories of assets and off-balance sheet activities. To be well capitalized under current risk-based capital standards, all banks are required to have Tier I capital of at least 4% and total capital of 8%. Based on these standards, both Cardinal Bankshares and Bank of Floyd are categorized as well capitalized at June 30, 2012.

In addition to the risk-based capital guidelines, banking regulatory agencies have adopted leverage capital ratio requirements. The leverage ratio – or core capital to assets ratio – works in tandem with the risk-capital guidelines. The minimum leverage ratios range from three to five percent. At June 30, 2012, Cardinal Bankshares and Bank of Floyd leverage capital ratios were 10.09% and 7.91%, respectively.

During the first six months of 2012, Cardinal Bankshares and Bank of Floyd have seen an increase in deposits and a decrease in loans and provision for loan losses, while maintaining their history of being well capitalized and maintaining strong liquidity far exceeding minimum standards.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company may also make written forward-looking statements in periodic reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission, proxy statements, offering circulars and prospectuses, press releases and other written materials and oral statements made by Cardinal Bankshares’ officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on beliefs and assumptions of the Company’s management, and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “plans,” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Management cautions the readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following: competitive pressures among depository and other financial institutions may increase significantly; changes in the interest rate environment may reduce margins; general economic or business conditions may lead to a deterioration in credit quality or a reduced demand for credit; legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in accounting standards, may adversely

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affect the business in which Cardinal Bankshares is engaged; changes may occur in the securities markets; and competitors of the Company may have greater financial resources and develop products that enable such competitors to compete more successfully than Cardinal Bankshares.

Other factors that may cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements include the following: the timely development of competitive new products and services by the Company and the acceptance of such products and services by customers; changes in consumer spending and savings habits; the effects of competitors’ pricing policies; the Company’s success in managing the costs associated with the expansion of existing distribution channels and developing new ones, and in realizing increased revenues from such distribution channels, including cross-selling initiatives; and mergers and acquisitions and their integration into the Company and management’s ability to manage these other risks.

Management of Cardinal Bankshares believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable; however undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The future results and stockholder values of Cardinal Bankshares may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements contained in this report. Many of the factors that will determine these results and values are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict.

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Under the filer category of “smaller reporting company”, as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), the Company is not required to provide information requested by Part I, Item  3 of its Form 10-Q.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period to which this report relates, the Company has carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures in accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act.

The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goal under every potential condition, regardless of how remote. While we have evaluated the operation of our disclosure controls and procedures and found them effective, there can be no assurance that they will succeed in every instance to achieve their objective.

Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in enabling us to record, process, summarize and report effectively and in a timely manner the information required to be disclosed in reports we file under the Exchange Act. There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

None

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Under the category of “smaller reporting company”, as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act, the Company is not required to provide information requested by Part II, Item 1A of its Form 10-Q.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable

Item 5. Other Information

None

Item 6. Exhibits

Number	Description of Exhibit
3.(i)	Articles of Incorporation – incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on August 16, 1996.
3.(ii)	Bylaws of Registrant – incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Annual Report filed on March 16, 2012.
10.1	Supplemental Executive Retirement Agreement between Registrant and Michael D. Larrowe dated May 15, 2012 (filed herewith).
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1359, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
101	The following materials from the Company’s 10-Q Report for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.*

* Furnished, not filed

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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.

CARDINAL BANKSHARES CORPORATION

/s/ Michael D. Larrowe

Michael D. Larrowe

President & Chief Executive Officer

/s/ J. Alan Dickerson

J. Alan Dickerson

Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President

Date: August 14, 2012

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Number	Description of Exhibit
3.(i)	Articles of Incorporation – incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on August 16, 1996.
3.(ii)	Bylaws of Registrant – incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Annual Report filed on March 16, 2012.
10.1	Supplemental Executive Retirement Agreement between Registrant and Michael D. Larrowe dated May 15, 2012 (filed herewith).
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1359, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
101	The following materials from the Company’s 10-Q Report for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.*

* Furnished, not filed

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