10-Q 1 cfsbancorpincform10-q_063009.htm CFS BANCORP, INC. FORM 10-Q 06-30-09 cfsbancorpincform10-q_063009.htm
 




UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009.

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: 0-24611

CFS Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
Indiana
 
35-2042093
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction
 
(I.R.S. Employer
 
 
of incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
 
         
 
707 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana
 
46321
 
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip code)
 
         
 
(219) 836-5500
 
 
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
 

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 R                      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 £                      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 R
 
Non-accelerated filer £ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
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 R

The Registrant had 10,763,563 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of July 24, 2009.
 
 



 
 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

   
Page
 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Condition
3
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
4
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
5
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
6
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
8
     
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
19
     
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
43
     
Controls and Procedures
45
     
     
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Legal Proceedings
45
     
Risk Factors
46
     
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
46
     
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
46
     
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
46
     
Other Information
47
     
Exhibits
48
     
50
     
Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer
51
 
 
 




 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Condition

    June 30, 2009       December 31, 2008   
   
(Unaudited)
         
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Cash and amounts due from depository institutions                                                                                       
  $ 20,553     $ 15,714  
Interest-bearing deposits                                                                                       
    36       3,133  
Federal funds sold                                                                                       
    234       259  
Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                    
    20,823       19,106  
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value                                                                                       
    220,324       251,270  
Securities held-to-maturity, at cost                                                                                       
    6,000       6,940  
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
    23,944       23,944  
Loans receivable                                                                                       
    750,861       749,973  
Allowance for losses on loans                                                                                    
    (14,934 )     (15,558 )
Net loans                                                                                  
    735,927       734,415  
Interest receivable                                                                                       
    3,902       4,325  
Other real estate owned                                                                                       
    7,371       3,242  
Office properties and equipment                                                                                       
    19,703       19,790  
Investment in bank-owned life insurance                                                                                       
    36,449       36,606  
Other assets                                                                                       
    20,236       22,217  
Total assets                                                                                  
  $ 1,094,679     $ 1,121,855  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Deposits                                                                                       
  $ 831,104     $ 824,097  
Borrowed money
    132,302       172,937  
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance
    6,121       4,320  
Other liabilities                                                                                       
    9,702       8,692  
Total liabilities                                                                                  
    979,229       1,010,046  
Commitments and contingencies                                                                                       
           
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized
           
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 85,000,000 shares authorized;
23,423,306 shares issued; 10,764,458 and 10,674,511 shares
outstanding
    234       234  
Additional paid-in capital                                                                                       
    189,004       189,211  
Retained earnings                                                                                       
    83,455       81,525  
Treasury stock, at cost; 12,566,255 and 12,616,572 shares
    (156,296 )     (155,740 )
Treasury stock held in Rabbi Trust, at cost; 92,593 and 132,223 shares
    (1,212 )     (1,726 )
Unallocated common stock held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan
          (832 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
    265       (863 )
Total shareholders’ equity                                                                                  
    115,450       111,809  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity                                                                                  
  $ 1,094,679     $ 1,121,855  

See accompanying notes.


CFS BANCORP, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
 

   
Three Months Ended 
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended  
June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
Interest income:
                       
Loans
  $ 9,807     $ 11,296     $ 19,752     $ 24,084  
Securities
    3,020       3,172       6,063       6,251  
Other
    137       564       380       1,011  
Total interest income
    12,964       15,032       26,195       31,346  
Interest expense:
                               
Deposits
    2,749       4,554       5,845       10,242  
Borrowed money
    880       1,781       1,840       3,842  
Total interest expense
    3,629       6,335       7,685       14,084  
Net interest income
    9,335       8,697       18,510       17,262  
Provision for losses on loans
    713       7,172       1,337       7,914  
Net interest income after provision for losses on loans
    8,622       1,525       17,173       9,348  
Non-interest income:
                               
Service charges and other fees
    1,376       1,465       2,675       2,904  
Card-based fees
    432       415       820       795  
Commission income
    70       135       141       193  
Security gains (losses), net
          (582 )     720       (513 )
Other asset losses, net
    (6 )     (3 )     (6 )     (3 )
Income from bank-owned life insurance
    156       371       334       780  
Other income
    97       149       392       321  
Total non-interest income
    2,125       1,950       5,076       4,477  
Non-interest expense:
                               
Compensation and employee benefits
    5,078       4,179       10,253       8,515  
Net occupancy expense
    750       708       1,647       1,541  
FDIC insurance premiums
    963       40       1,267       80  
Furniture and equipment expense
    520       543       1,055       1,094  
Professional fees
    604       212       954       486  
Data processing
    420       484       839       942  
Marketing
    218       178       416       386  
Other general and administrative expenses
    1,390       1,340       2,940       2,685  
Total non-interest expense
    9,943       7,684       19,371       15,729  
Income (loss) before income taxes
    804       (4,209 )     2,878       (1,904 )
Income tax expense (benefit)
    134       (1,914 )     747       (1,388 )
Net income (loss)
  $ 670     $ (2,295 )   $ 2,131     $ (516 )
                                 
Per share data:
                               
Basic earnings (loss) per share
  $ 0.06     $ (0.22 )   $ 0.20     $ (0.05 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
    0.06       (0.22 )     0.20       (0.05 )
Cash dividends declared per share
    0.01       0.12       0.02       0.24  
Weighted-average shares outstanding
    10,590,591       10,290,965       10,543,475       10,339,129  
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding
    10,697,387       10,553,634       10,663,333       10,605,830  

See accompanying notes.


CFS BANCORP, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

   
Common
Stock
   
Additional Paid-In
Capital
   
Retained Earnings
   
Treasury
Stock
   
Unallocated Common
Stock Held
By ESOP
   
Accum-
ulated
Other
Compre-hensive
Income (Loss)
   
Total
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
Balance at January 1, 2008                                          
  $ 234     $ 191,162     $ 97,029     $ (156,661 )   $ (3,126 )   $ 1,776     $ 130,414  
Net loss                                                     
                (516 )                       (516 )
Comprehensive loss:
Change in unrealized appreciation on
available-for-sale securities, net of
reclassification and tax
                                  (803 )     (803 )
Total comprehensive loss                                            
                                        (1,319 )
Purchase of treasury stock                                          
                      (2,997 )                 (2,997 )
Net distributions of Rabbi Trust shares
                      61                   61  
Shares earned under ESOP                                          
          65                   156             221  
Amortization of award under RRP                                 
          38                               38  
Forfeiture of RRP award                                              
          10             (10 )                  
Unearned compensation restricted stock awards
          (1,429 )           1,429                    
Exercise of stock options                                              
          201             630                   831  
Tax benefit related to stock-based benefit plans
          46                               46  
Dividends declared on common stock ($0.24
per share)                                                  
                (2,519 )                       (2,519 )
Balance at June 30, 2008                                              
  $ 234     $ 190,093     $ 93,994     $ (157,548 )   $ (2,970 )   $ 973     $ 124,776  
                                                         
Balance at January 1, 2009                                              
  $ 234     $ 189,211     $ 81,525     $ (157,466 )   $ (832 )   $ (863 )   $ 111,809  
Net income                                                     
                2,131                         2,131  
Comprehensive income:
Change in unrealized depreciation on
available-for-sale securities, net of
reclassification and tax
                                      1,128           1,128  
Total comprehensive income                                           
                                        3,259  
Net distributions of Rabbi Trust shares
          (364 )           515                   151  
Shares earned under ESOP                                           
          (401 )                 832             431  
Amortization of award under RRP                                 
          1                               1  
Forfeiture of RRP award                                              
          906             (906 )                  
Unearned compensation restricted stock awards
          (349 )           349                    
Dividends declared on common stock ($0.02
per share)                                                  
                (201 )                       (201 )
Balance at June 30, 2009                                                 
  $ 234     $ 189,004     $ 83,455     $ (157,508 )   $     $ 265     $ 115,450  

See accompanying notes.


CFS BANCORP, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net income (loss) 
  $ 2,131     $ (516 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Provision for losses on loans                                                                                   
    1,337       7,914  
Depreciation and amortization                                                                                   
    781       852  
Premium amortization on the early extinguishment of debt
    133       976  
Net discount accretion on securities available-for-sale
    (786 )     (575 )
Impairment of securities available-for-sale                                                                                   
          582  
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)                                                                                   
    149       (1,567 )
Tax benefit from stock-based benefits                                                                                   
          (46 )
Amortization of cost of stock-based benefit plans                                                                                   
    432       259  
Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale                                                                                   
          45  
Securities gains, net                                                                                   
    (720 )     (69 )
Other asset losses, net                                                                                   
    6       3  
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance
    (334 )     (780 )
Decrease (increase) in other assets                                                                                   
    1,732       (446 )
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities                                                                                   
    1,431       (6,836 )
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
    6,292       (204 )
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Securities, available-for-sale:
               
Proceeds from sales                                                                                      
    9,914       1,992  
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns                                                                                      
    45,573       43,770  
Purchases                                                                                      
    (21,285 )     (84,311 )
Securities, held-to-maturity:
               
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns                                                                                      
    940       440  
Net loan fundings and principal payments received                                                                                        
    (7,410 )     60,766  
Proceeds from sale of real estate owned                                                                                        
    296       74  
Proceeds from bank-owned life insurance                                                                                        
    491       1,165  
Purchases of property and equipment                                                                                        
    (694 )     (1,316 )
Net cash provided by investing activities                                                                                   
    27,825       22,580  
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Proceeds from exercise of stock options                                                                                        
          831  
Tax benefit from stock-based benefits                                                                                        
          46  
Dividends paid on common stock                                                                                        
    (541 )     (2,600 )
Purchase of treasury stock                                                                                        
          (2,997 )
Net disposition of Rabbi Trust shares                                                                                        
    151       61  
Net increase (decrease) in deposit accounts                                                                                        
    6,957       (14,899 )
Net increase in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance
    1,801       2,422  
(Decrease) increase in short-term borrowed money                                                                                        
    (17,687 )     1,770  
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank borrowed money
    114,000       60,000  
Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank borrowed money
    (137,081 )     (85,076 )
Net cash used for financing activities                                                                                     
    (32,400 )     (40,442 )
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                        
    1,717       (18,066 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                                                                        
    19,106       38,909  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                                                                        
  $ 20,823     $ 20,843  




Supplemental disclosures:
           
Loans transferred to real estate owned                                                                                        
  $ 4,578     $ 121  
Cash paid for interest on deposits                                                                                        
    5,953       10,224  
Cash paid for interest on borrowed money                                                                                        
    1,738       2,922  
Cash paid for taxes                                                                                        
    402       800  
 
See accompanying notes.


 
CFS BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

1.
Basis of Financial Statements Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements of CFS Bancorp, Inc. (including its consolidated subsidiaries, the Company) as of June 30, 2009 and for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 are unaudited; however, the financial information reflects all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the interim periods.  The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.

The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year ending December 31, 2009.  The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  The June 30, 2009 condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes for the year ended December 31, 2008 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The condensed consolidated statement of condition of the Company as of December 31, 2008 has been derived from the audited consolidated statement of condition as of that date.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates, judgments or assumptions that could have a material effect on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities.  These estimates, judgments and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and the disclosures provided.  The determination of the allowance for losses on loans, valuations and impairments of securities and the accounting for income tax expense are highly dependent on management’s estimates, judgments and assumptions.  Changes in any of these could have a significant impact on the financial statements.

Some items in the prior period financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

Management has evaluated subsequent events through July 27, 2009, which is the date that the Company’s financial statements were issued.  No material subsequent events have occurred since June 30, 2009 that required recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.

2.
Securities

The amortized cost of securities available-for-sale and their fair values are as follows:



   
Par
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
At June 30, 2009:
                             
Government sponsored entity (GSE) securities
  $ 66,150     $ 65,964     $ 2,204     $     $ 68,168  
Mortgage-backed securities
    10,223       10,118       360             10,478  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    68,938       68,915       1,323       (1,741 )     68,497  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    48,461       47,595       568       (981 )     47,182  
Pooled trust preferred securities
    30,530       27,318       279       (1,765 )     25,832  
Equity securities
    5,837             167             167  
    $ 230,139     $ 219,910     $ 4,901     $ (4,487 )   $ 220,324  
                                         

Securities available-for-sale totaled $220.3 million at June 30, 2009 compared to $251.3 million at December 31, 2008.  The Company sold $9.2 million of GSE securities with a weighted average maturity of 2.3 years during the first quarter of 2009.  The Company realized gross gains of $720,000 with related income tax expense of $265,000 on the sales of these securities.  The proceeds from the sales and from $20.9 million of maturities and paydowns of GSE securities were used to repay overnight and maturing FHLB borrowings during the first quarter of 2009.

The Company’s held-to-maturity securities had an amortized cost of $6.0 million at June 30, 2009 with $178,000 of gross unrealized holding gains.

Securities with unrealized losses as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are presented in the following tables.

   
June 30, 2009
 
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations
  $ 13,148     $ (465 )   $ 20,178     $ (1,276 )   $ 33,326     $ (1,741 )
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    24,240       (583 )     2,454       (398 )     26,694       (981 )
Trust preferred securities
    1,655       (468 )     12,577       (1,297 )     14,232       (1,765 )
    $ 39,043     $ (1,516 )   $ 35,209     $ (2,971 )   $ 74,252     $ (4,487 )

At June 30, 2009, all of the Company’s securities available-for-sale with an unrealized loss position were in management’s belief primarily due to differences in market interest rates combined with an illiquid fixed-income market.  Management does not believe any of these securities are other-than-temporarily impaired.  At June 30, 2009, the Company has both the intent and ability to hold these impaired securities for a period of time necessary to recover the unrealized losses; however, the Company may from time to time dispose of an impaired security in response to asset/liability management decisions, future market movements, business plan changes, or if the net proceeds could be reinvested at a rate of return that is expected to recover the loss within a reasonable period of time.

The amortized cost and fair value of securities at June 30, 2009, by contractual maturity, are shown in the tables below.  Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.  Securities
 
 
not due at a single maturity date are shown separately.
   
Available-for-Sale
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
GSE and callable GSE securities: 
     
Due in one year or less
  $ 47,725     $ 48,943  
Due after one year through five years
    18,239       19,225  
Mortgage-backed securities
    10,118       10,478  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    68,915       68,497  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    47,595       47,182  
Trust preferred securities
    27,318       25,832  
Equity securities
    ––       167  
    $ 219,910     $ 220,324  

   
Held-to-Maturity
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
State and municipal securities: 
           
Due in one year or less
  $ 2,000     $ 2,030  
Due after one year through five years
    4,000       4,148  
    $ 6,000     $ 6,178  

The carrying value of securities pledged as collateral to secure public deposits and for other purposes at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was $50.3 million and $63.0 million, respectively.  As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government, its agencies, and GSEs, in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders’ equity.

3.
Fair Value Measurements

The Company measures fair value according to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157).  SFAS 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in valuation techniques, but not the valuation techniques themselves.  The fair value hierarchy is designed to indicate the relative reliability of the fair value measure.  The highest priority is given to quoted prices in active markets and the lowest to unobservable data such as the Company’s internal information.  SFAS 157 defines fair value as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.”  There are three levels of inputs into the fair value hierarchy (Level 1 being the highest priority and Level 3 being the lowest priority):

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets;

Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable; and

Level 3 – Instruments whose significant value drivers or assumptions are unobservable and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

 
A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The following table sets forth the Company’s financial assets by level within the fair value hierarchy that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the second quarter of 2009.

   
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2009
 
   
Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Securities available-for-sale:
                       
Government sponsored entity
(GSE) securities                                            
  $ 68,168     $     $ 68,168     $  
Mortgage-backed securities                                               
    10,478             10,478        
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    68,497             68,497        
Commercial mortgage-backed
securities                                            
    47,182             47,182        
Pooled trust preferred securities
    25,832                   25,832  
Equity securities                                               
    167       167              

   
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2008
 
   
Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Securities available-for-sale:
                       
Government sponsored entity
(GSE) securities                                          
  $ 112,704     $     $ 112,704     $  
Mortgage-backed securities
    12,910             12,910        
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    76,184             76,184        
Commercial mortgage-backed
securities                                          
    29,486             29,486        
Pooled trust preferred securities
    26,964             26,964        
Equity securities                                            
    3,737             3,737        

Securities available-for-sale are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  Level 2 securities are valued by a third party pricing service commonly used in the banking industry utilizing observable inputs.  The pricing provider utilizes evaluated pricing models that vary based on asset class.  These models incorporate available market information including quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics and, because many fixed-income securities do not trade on a daily basis, apply available information through processes such as benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings and matrix pricing.  In addition, model processes, such as an option adjusted spread model is used to develop prepayment and interest rate scenarios for securities with prepayment features.

Level 3 models are utilized when quoted prices are not available for certain securities or in markets where trading activity has slowed or ceased.  When quoted prices are not available and are not provided by third party pricing services, management judgment is necessary to determine fair value.  As such, fair value is determined using discounted cash flow analysis models, incorporating default rates,

 
 
estimation of prepayment characteristics and implied volatilities.
 
The Company determined that Level 3 pricing models should be utilized for valuing its investments in pooled trust preferred securities.  The market for these securities at June 30, 2009 was not active and markets for similar securities were also not active.  The two main investment firms covering pooled trust preferred securities noted there were no trades in senior tranches during the second quarter of 2009.  There are very few market participants who are willing and/or able to transact for these securities.  Given the absence of observable transactions in the secondary and new issue markets, management determined an income valuation approach (present value technique) that maximizes the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs will be equally or more representative of fair value than the market approach valuation technique.

All pooled trust preferred securities were issued between November 2004 and November 2007 and mature between December 2035 and March 2038.  All of the Company’s investments in pooled trust preferred securities are “Super Senior.”  During the six months ended June 30, 2009, the nationally recognized statistical rating organizations downgraded the Company’s investments in pooled trust preferred securities.  At June 30, 2009, the ratings ranged from BB to AAA.  Interest payments are current and principal paydowns are increasing on all of the securities held.  As deferrals on the underlying collateral increase, interest payments are increasingly diverted from subordinate and mezzanine tranches to pay down principal at par on the Senior Class.

The Company’s internal model estimates expected future cash flows using an externally produced discount rate management believes to be representative of current market conditions.  In determining expected cash flows, management assumed (i) any defaulted underlying issues will not have any recovery and (ii) underlying issues that are currently deferring or in receivership or conservatorship will eventually default and not have any recovery.  In addition, the Company’s internal model estimates cash flows to maturity and assumes no early redemptions of principal due to call options or successful auctions.

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for the six months ended June 30, 2009 of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of condition using Level 3 inputs:

       Available-for-sale Securities  
    Three Months Ended    
 Six Months Ended
 
    June 30, 2009      June 30, 2009  
      (Dollars in thousands)  
Balance at beginning of period
  $
 20,960
    $ 24,133  
Total realized and unrealized gains and
losses:
               
Included in net income                                            
   
 –
       
Included in accumulated other
comprehensive income                                          
   
 5,076
      2,049  
Purchases, issuances and settlements
   
 (204
    (350 )
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
   
 
       
Balance at end of period                                                   
  $
 25,832
    $ 25,832  

The following table sets forth the Company’s financial and non-financial assets by level within the fair value hierarchy that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the three months ended June 30, 2009.
 

 
   
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2009
 
   
Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Impaired loans                                      
  $ 18,902     $     $     $ 18,902  
Other real estate owned
    99                   99  
 
 
 
   
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2008
 
   
Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
  Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
  Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Impaired loans                                      
  $ 18,032     $      $     $ 18,032  

Fair value measurements for impaired loans are performed pursuant to SFAS No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan (SFAS 114), and are measured on a non-recurring basis.  Certain impaired loans were partially charged-off or re-evaluated during the first quarter of 2009.  These impaired loans were carried at fair value as estimated using current and prior appraisals, discounting factors, the borrowers’ financial results, estimated cash flows generated from the property and other factors.  The change in fair value of impaired loans that were valued based upon Level 3 inputs was approximately $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009.  This loss is not recorded directly as an adjustment to current earnings or comprehensive income, but rather as a component in determining the overall adequacy of the allowance for losses on loans.  These adjustments to the estimated fair value of impaired loans may result in increases or decreases to the provision for losses on loans recorded in future earnings.

The fair value of the Company’s other real estate owned is determined using Level 3 inputs which include current and prior appraisals and estimated costs to sell.  The change in fair value of other real estate owned was $161,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 which was recorded directly as an adjustment to current earnings through other general and administrative expenses.

The Company may elect to measure financial instruments and certain other assets and liabilities at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis (the Fair Value Option) according to SFAS 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.  The Company is not currently engaged in any hedging activities and, as a result, did not elect to measure any financial instruments at fair value under SFAS 159.

Disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the consolidated statement of condition, for which it is practicable to estimate their value, is summarized below.  The aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company.



The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments consist of the following:

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Financial Assets 
                   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents                                                                           
  $ 20,823     $ 20,823     $ 19,106     $ 19,106  
Securities, available-for-sale                                                                           
    220,324       220,324       251,270       251,270  
Securities, held-to-maturity                                                                           
    6,000       6,178       6,940       7,101  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock                                                                           
    23,944       23,944       23,944       23,944  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for losses on loans
    735,927       739,946       734,415       741,440  
Interest receivable                                                                           
    3,902       3,902       4,325       4,325  
Total financial assets                                                                           
  $ 1,010,920     $ 1,015,117     $ 1,040,000     $ 1,047,186  
Financial Liabilities 
                               
Deposits                                                                           
  $ 831,104     $ 832,048     $ 824,097     $ 827,389  
Borrowed money                                                                           
    132,302       134,639       172,937       177,087  
Interest payable                                                                           
    231       231       370       370  
Total financial liabilities                                                                           
  $ 963,637     $ 966,918     $ 997,404     $ 1,004,846  

The carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, Federal Home Loan Bank stock, and accrued interest receivable and payable.  Securities fair values are based on quotes received from a third-party pricing source and discounted cash flow analysis models.  The fair values for variable-rate and fixed-rate loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses.  Cash flows are adjusted for estimated prepayments where appropriate and are discounted using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms and collateral to borrowers of similar credit quality.

The fair value of checking, savings, and money market accounts is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.  The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.  The fair value of borrowed money is estimated based on rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.  The fair value of the Company’s off-balance sheet instruments is nominal.

4.
Earnings Per Share

Amounts reported in earnings per share reflect earnings available to common shareholders for the period divided by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, exclusive of unearned Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) shares and unvested restricted stock shares.  Stock options,  restricted stock and treasury shares held in Rabbi Trust accounts are regarded as common stock equivalents and are considered in the diluted earnings per share calculations to the extent that they would have a dilutive effect if converted to common stock, computed using the “treasury stock” method.



   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
Net income (loss)                                                                
  $ 670     $ (2,295 )   $ 2,131     $ (516 )
                                 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
    10,590,591       10,290,965       10,543,475       10,339,129  
Weighted-average common share equivalents
    106,796       262,669       119,858       266,701  
Weighted-average common shares and common
share equivalents outstanding                                                              
    10,697,387       10,553,634       10,663,333       10,605,830  
                                 
Basic earnings (loss) per share                                                                
  $ 0.06     $ (0.22 )   $ 0.20     $ (0.05 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per share                                                                
    0.06       (0.22 )     0.20       (0.05 )
                                 
Number of anti-dilutive stock options excluded from
the diluted earnings per share calculation
    791,295       205,950       791,295       205,950  
Weighted-average exercise price of anti-dilutive
option shares
  $ 13.07     $ 14.59     $ 13.07     $ 14.59  
 
 
5.
Share-Based Compensation
 
The Company accounts for its stock options in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123(R)).  SFAS 123(R) addresses all forms of share-based payment awards, including shares under employee stock purchase plans, stock options, restricted stock and stock appreciation rights.  SFAS 123(R) requires all share-based payments to be recognized as expense, based upon their fair values, in the financial statements over the service period of the awards.
 
For additional details on the Company’s share-based compensation plans and related disclosures, see Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements as presented in the Company’s 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan

The Company’s 2008 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (Equity Incentive Plan) authorized the issuance of 270,000 shares of its common stock.  In addition, 32,000 shares that had not yet been issued under the 2003 Stock Option Plan plus any shares subject to options outstanding under the 2003 Stock Option Plan that are forfeited, cancelled or unexercised at the end of the option term are available for any type of stock-based awards in the future under the Equity Incentive Plan.  There are a total of 64,500 stock options that lapsed under the 2003 Stock Option Plan and are eligible for awards under the Equity Incentive Plan.  No more than 25,000 shares will be available for grant during any fiscal year to any one participant and no more than 120,000 shares in the aggregate will be granted in any single year.  At June 30, 2009, 174,836 shares were available for future grants under the Equity Incentive Plan.




Restricted Stock

The following table presents the activity for restricted stock for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

   
 
Number of
Shares
   
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 
Unvested at December 31, 2008
    109,452     $ 14.02  
Granted
    113,772       3.07  
Vested
    (105     14.64  
Forfeited
    (63,455 )     14.27  
Unvested as of June 30, 2009
    159,664     $ 6.12  

The compensation expense related to restricted stock for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 totaled $59,000 and $21,000, respectively.  The compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $112,000 and $32,000, respectively.  At June 30, 2009, the remaining unamortized cost of the restricted stock awards was reflected as a reduction in additional paid-in capital and totaled $976,000.  This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.6 years which is subject to the actual number of shares earned and vested.

Stock Options

The Company has stock option plans under which shares of Company common stock were reserved for the grant of both incentive and non-qualified stock options to directors, officers and employees.  These plans were frozen in conjunction with the approval of the Equity Incentive Plan such that no new awards will be made under either of the plans.  The dates the stock options are first exercisable and expire are determined by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors at the time of the grant.  The exercise price of the stock options is equal to the fair market value of the common stock on the grant date.  All of the Company’s options were fully vested at September 30, 2005.

The following table presents the activity under the Company’s stock option plans for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

   
Number of
Shares
   
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
 
Options outstanding at January 1, 2009
    1,130,245     $ 12.15  
Granted
           
Exercised
           
Forfeited
           
Expired unexercised
    (338,950 )     10.01  
Options outstanding at June 30, 2009
    791,295     $ 13.07  
Options exercisable at June 30, 2009
    791,295     $ 13.07  

For stock options outstanding at June 30, 2009, the range of exercise prices was $8.44 to $14.76 and the weighted-average remaining contractual term was 3.8 years.  At June 30, 2009, all of the Company’s outstanding stock options were out-of-the-money.
 

On April 6, 2009, 337,950 stock options expired unexercised with a weighted-average exercise price of $10.00.  These stock options were granted to 30 employees and directors under the 1998 Stock Option Plan which was frozen at the beginning of 2008.  These stock options are not eligible for future grant under any of the Company’s benefit plans.

There were no stock options exercised during the three or six months ended June 30, 2009.  The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $135,000 and resulted in cash receipts of $831,000 and a tax benefit of $46,000.

The Company reissues treasury shares to satisfy option exercises.

6.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The related income tax effect and reclassification adjustments to the components of other comprehensive income (loss) for the periods indicated are as follows:

   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period:
           
Unrealized net gains (losses)                                                           
  $ 2,468     $ (1,735 )
Related tax (expense) benefit                                                           
    (885 )     611  
Net                                                           
    1,583       (1,124 )
Less:  reclassification adjustment for net gains (losses) 
realized during the period:
               
Realized net gains (losses)                                                         
    720       (513 )
Related tax (expense) benefit                                                         
    (265 )     192  
Net                                                         
    455       (321 )
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 1,128     $ (803 )

7.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In early April 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued the following FASB Staff Positions (FSPs) that are intended to provide additional guidance and require additional disclosures relating to fair value measurements and other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) on an interim and/or annual basis.  These FSPs changed the method for determining if an OTTI exists and the amount of OTTI to be recorded through an entity’s income statement.  The FSPs provide greater clarity and reflect a more accurate representation of the credit and noncredit components of an OTTI event.  The three FSPs are as follows:

 
FSP FAS 157-4, Determining Fair Value When Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions that are Not Orderly (FSP FAS 157-4).  This FSP provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with SFAS No. 157 when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased.  The FSP also includes guidance when there is evidence that the transaction for the asset or liability is not orderly.  In such case, the entity will place little, if any, weight on that transaction price as an indicator of fair value.  The Company adopted this FSP as of June 30, 2009 with no significant change to the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
 
 

 
 
FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, and Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 99-20-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (FSP FAS 115-2/124-2 and EITF 99-20-2).  The FSP and EITF apply to debt securities and require entities to separate an other-than-temporary impairment of a debt security into two components when there are credit related losses associated with the impaired debt security for which management asserts that it does not have the intent to sell the security, and it is more likely than not that management will not be required to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis.  The amount of the other-than-temporary impairment related to a credit loss is recognized in earnings, and the amount of the other-than-temporary impairment related to other factors is recorded in other comprehensive loss.  This FSP is to be applied prospectively with a cumulative effect transition adjustment, if applicable, as of the beginning of the period in which it is adopted.  The Company adopted this FSP as of June 30, 2009 with no significant change to the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

 
FSP Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (APB) 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1):  This FSP amends SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim financial statements as well as in annual financial statements.  This FSP also requires disclosures of the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments and changes in method(s) and significant assumptions, if any, during the period.  This FSP also amends APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require the related disclosures in all interim financial statements.  The Company adopted this FSP during the second quarter of 2009 resulting in additional financial disclosures in Note 2.

In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events (SFAS 165). SFAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosures of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued.  It requires entities to disclose the date through which it has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date.  SFAS 165 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009.  SFAS 165 was effective for the Company as of June 30, 2009.  The adoption of SFAS 165 did not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or disclosures.

In June 2009, the FASB approved the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (Codification) as the single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) which was launched on July 1, 2009.  The Codification does not change current U.S. GAAP but is intended to simplify user access to all authoritative U.S. GAAP by providing all the authoritative literature related to a particular topic in one place.  All existing accounting standard documents will be superseded and all other accounting literature not included in the Codification will be considered nonauthoritative.  The Codification is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.  The Codification is effective for the Company during its interim period ending September 30, 2009 and is not expected to have an impact on its financial condition or results of operations.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact to its financial reporting process of providing Codification references in its public filings.


Item 2.         Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q, in other filings made by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and in the Company’s press releases or other shareholder communications are forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in U.S. federal securities laws.  Generally, these statements relate to business plans or strategies, projections involving anticipated revenues, earnings, profitability or other aspects of operating results or other future developments in the Company’s affairs or the industry in which it conducts business.  Forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period or periods or by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “would be,” “will,” “intends to,” “projects”  or similar expressions or the negative thereof.

The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.  The Company also advises readers that various factors, including regional and national economic conditions, changes in levels of market interest rates, credit and other risks which are inherent in the Company’s lending and investment activities, legislative changes, changes in the cost of funds, demand for loan products and financial services, changes in accounting principles, competitive and regulatory factors and successful execution of the Company’s strategy and its Strategic Growth and Diversification Plan could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from those anticipated or projected.  For further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements see “Part II. Item 1A.  Risk Factors” of this Form 10-Q as well as “Part I. Item 1A.  Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.  Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.  The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Recent Market Developments

Deposits in Citizens Financial Bank (the Bank) are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to a maximum amount, which is generally $250,000 (in effect until December 31, 2013) per depositor subject to aggregation rules.  As an FDIC-insured institution, the Bank is required to pay deposit insurance premium assessments to the FDIC.

As disclosed in the Company’s 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K, the FDIC adopted a Restoration Plan to restore the reserve ratio of the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) to 1.15%.  Effective April 1, 2009, the Restoration Plan provides base assessment rate adjustments downward for unsecured debt, upward for secured liabilities, and, for certain institutions, upward for brokered deposits.  For most institutions, assessment rates are based on weighted-average supervisory ratings and financial ratios.  Under the regulations of the FDIC, currently in effect, insurance assessments range between 0.07% and 0.78%, depending on a bank’s risk classification, as well as its unsecured debt, secured liabilities and brokered deposits.
 

In addition, under an interim rule, the FDIC imposed a five basis point emergency special assessment on insured depository institutions on June 30, 2009.  The special assessment is payable on September 30, 2009.  The interim rule also authorizes the FDIC to impose an additional emergency special assessment after June 30, 2009, of up to 10 basis points, if necessary to maintain public confidence in federal deposit insurance.

Increases in industry-wide deposit insurance premiums resulted in an additional $923,000 of FDIC insurance expense for the Bank during the second quarter of 2009 compared to the second quarter of 2008.  Based upon the Restoration Plan, the emergency assessment of five basis points on June 30, 2009 and the proposed five basis point additional emergency special assessment after June 30, 2009, the Company anticipates its FDIC insurance expense will increase operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Overview

Our results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 were positive with net income totaling $670,000 and diluted earnings per share of $0.06.  Our core business operations have improved in the midst of continued economic pressures and uncertainty.  Opportunities for originating new loans are increasingly available which has allowed us to be very selective in the types of credits we choose to originate.  Although total loans remained stable compared to December 31, 2008, total commercial loans increased $10.3 million from December 31, 2008.  We continue to reduce our exposure to construction and land development loans and loan syndications.

Improving asset quality remains our number one strategic focus; however, economic conditions, including rising unemployment, are impacting our borrowers’ ability to service their debt obligations.  As a result of our efforts to improve overall asset quality, growth in non-performing assets has slowed significantly over the past two quarters as total non-performing assets increased modestly to $60.9 million.

The deposit environment has become more favorable with consumer savings rates on the rise and overall pricing within the industry being more rational than in the recent past.  We continue to focus on building new and deepening existing relationships while remaining disciplined in our pricing, particularly our certificates of deposit.  Total non-municipal core deposits increased $15.6 million from December 31, 2008.

Our net interest margin continues to benefit from relatively lower interest rates and lower premium amortization on FHLB debt while non-interest expense has been negatively affected by increased compensation, FDIC insurance premiums and professional fees.

Retention and growth of capital remains a focal point with us and within our industry.  Our tangible common equity increased to $115.5 million, or 10.55% of tangible assets at June 30, 2009.  The Bank’s risk-based capital ratio was stable at 13.21% at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.  This ratio continues to be in excess of the regulatory requirements to be considered “well-capitalized” of 10%.  At June 30, 2009, the Bank’s risk-based capital was $27.8 million in excess of amounts required by regulatory agencies to be “well-capitalized.”


Progress on Strategic Growth and Diversification Plan

The Company’s Strategic Growth and Diversification Plan is built around four core objectives:  decreasing non-performing loans; ensuring costs are appropriate given the Company’s targeted future asset base; growing while diversifying by targeting small and mid-sized business owners for relationship-based banking opportunities; and expanding and deepening the Company’s relationships with its clients by meeting a higher percentage of the clients’ financial service needs.

While progress was made towards all core objectives, management is not satisfied with the rate of progress towards certain objectives.  Although the ability to limit increases in non-performing assets during a period of significant economic duress is encouraging, management remains committed to the goal of aligning non-performing asset ratios with peer levels.  In addition, operating costs remain relatively high, and it is increasingly clear that the Company’s ability to achieve targeted earning asset levels will be hampered by current economic and regulatory conditions.  As a result, management continues to focus on opportunistically cutting costs.

The Company’s success in attracting new business banking clients, although not yet reflected in higher earning asset levels, played a significant role in its ability to grow deposits during 2009.  Utilizing cross functional teams of business and retail calling officers, the Bank launched a dedicated effort to sell personal deposit and loan accounts to the owner/operators of its business clients, which resulted not only in strong deposit growth, but also in significant increases in the depth of the Bank’s relationships with this important customer segment.  These achievements lead management to believe the Company is better positioned to achieve quality, relationship-based loan growth as the economy recovers.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP which require the Company to establish various accounting policies.  Certain of these accounting policies require management to make estimates, judgments or assumptions that could have a material effect on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities.  The estimates, judgments and assumptions used by management are based on historical experience, projected results, internal cash flow modeling techniques and other factors which management believes are reasonable under the circumstances.

The Company’s significant accounting policies are presented in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for December 31, 2008.  These policies, along with the disclosures presented in other financial statement notes and in this management’s discussion and analysis, provide information on the methodology used for the valuation of significant assets and liabilities in the Company’s financial statements.  Management views critical accounting policies to be those that are highly dependent on subjective or complex judgments, estimates and assumptions, and where changes in those estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on the financial statements.  Management currently views the determination of the allowance for losses on loans, valuations and impairments of securities and the accounting for income taxes to be critical accounting policies.


Allowance for Losses on Loans.  The Company maintains an allowance for losses on loans at a level management believes is sufficient to absorb credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  The allowance for losses on loans represents management’s estimate of probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio at each statement of condition date and is based on the review of available and relevant information.

One component of the allowance for losses on loans contains allocations for probable inherent but undetected losses within various pools of loans with similar characteristics pursuant to SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies.  This component is based in part on certain loss factors applied to various loan pools as stratified by the Company.  In determining the appropriate loss factors for these loan pools, management considers historical charge-offs and recoveries; levels of and trends in delinquencies, impaired loans and other classified loans; concentrations of credit within the commercial loan portfolios; volume and type of lending; and current and anticipated economic conditions.

The second component of the allowance for losses on loans contains allocations for probable losses that have been identified relating to specific borrowing relationships pursuant to SFAS No. 114.  This component consists of expected losses resulting in specific credit allocations for individual loans not considered within the above mentioned loan pools.  The analysis of each loan involves a high degree of judgment in estimating the amount of the loss associated with the loan, including the estimation of the amount and timing of future cash flows and collateral values.

Loan losses are charged off against the allowance when the loan balance or a portion of the loan balance is no longer covered by the paying capacity of the borrower based on an evaluation of available cash resources and collateral value, while recoveries of amounts previously charged off are credited to the allowance.  The Company assesses the adequacy of the allowance for losses on loans on a quarterly basis and adjusts the allowance for losses on loans by recording a provision for losses on loans in an amount sufficient to maintain the allowance at a level deemed appropriate by management.  The evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for losses on loans is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as additional information becomes available or as future events occur.  To the extent that actual outcomes differ from management estimates, an additional provision for losses on loans could be required which could adversely affect earnings or the Company’s financial position in future periods.  In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination processes, periodically review the allowance for losses on loans for the Bank and the carrying value of its other non-performing loans, based on information available to them at the time of their examinations.  Any of these agencies could require the Bank to make additional provisions for losses on loans.

Securities.  Under SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, investment securities must be classified as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading.  Management determines the appropriate classification at the time of purchase.  The classification of securities is significant since it directly impacts the accounting for unrealized gains and losses on securities.  Debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost when management has the positive intent and the Company has the ability to hold the securities to maturity.  Securities not classified as held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value, with the unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax, reported in other comprehensive income and do not affect earnings until realized.
 

The fair values of the Company’s securities are generally determined by reference to quoted prices from reliable independent sources utilizing observable inputs.  Certain of the Company’s fair values of securities are determined using models whose significant value drivers or assumptions are unobservable and are significant to the fair value of the securities.  These models are utilized when quoted prices are not available for certain securities or in markets where trading activity has slowed or ceased.  When quoted prices are not available and are not provided by third party pricing services, management judgment is necessary to determine fair value.  As such, fair value is determined using discounted cash flow analysis models, incorporating default rates, estimation of prepayment characteristics and implied volatilities.

The Company evaluates all securities on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic conditions warrant additional evaluations, for determining if an other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) exists pursuant to guidelines established in FSP 115-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments and the newly adopted FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments.  In evaluating the possible impairment of securities, consideration is given to the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial conditions and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the ability and intent of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.  In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the Company may consider whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies or government sponsored agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition.

If management determines that an investment experienced an OTTI, management must then determine the amount of the OTTI to be recognized in earnings.  If management does not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period loss, the OTTI will be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors.  The amount of OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings.  The amount of the OTTI related to other factors will be recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.  The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings will become the new amortized cost basis of the investment.  If management intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period credit loss, the OTTI will be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date.  Any recoveries related to the value of these securities are recorded as an unrealized gain (as other comprehensive income (loss) in shareholders’ equity) and not recognized in income until the security is ultimately sold.

The Company from time to time may dispose of an impaired security in response to asset/liability management decisions, future market movements, business plan changes, or if the net proceeds can be reinvested at a rate of return that is expected to recover the loss within a reasonable period of time.

Income Tax Accounting.  Income tax expense recorded in the Company’s consolidated statements of income involves management’s interpretation and application of certain accounting pronouncements and federal and state tax codes.  As such, the Company has identified income tax

 
 
accounting as a critical accounting policy.  The Company is subject to examination by various regulatory taxing authorities.  There can be no assurance that future events, such as court decisions or positions of federal and state taxing authorities, will not differ from management’s current assessment of tax liabilities, the impact of which could be significant to the consolidated results of operations and reported earnings.  Management believes the tax liabilities are adequately and properly recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
Average Balances, Net Interest Income, Yields Earned and Rates Paid

The following tables provide information regarding (i) the Company’s interest income recognized from interest-earning assets and their related average yields; (ii) the amount of interest expense realized on interest-bearing liabilities and their related average rates; (iii) net interest income; (iv) interest rate spread; and (v) net interest margin.  Information is based on average daily balances during the periods indicated.

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Cost
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Cost
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans receivable (1)                                               
  $ 750,861     $ 9,807       5.24 %   $ 743,097     $ 11,296       6.11 %
Securities (2)                                               
    232,853       3,020       5.13       254,197       3,172       4.94  
Other interest-earning assets (3)
    29,766       137       1.85       74,090       564       3.06  
Total interest-earning assets
    1,013,480       12,964       5.13       1,071,384       15,032       5.64  
                                                 
Non-interest earning assets                                                  
    86,270                       83,272                  
Total assets                                                  
  $ 1,099,750                     $ 1,154,656                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Checking accounts                                             
  $ 135,470       115       0.34     $ 109,548       169       0.62  
Money market accounts                                             
    158,341       286       0.72       198,687       1,012       2.05  
Savings accounts                                             
    119,879       104       0.35       124,430       145       0.47  
Certificates of deposit                                             
    367,418       2,244       2.45       369,584       3,228       3.51  
Total deposits                                          
    781,108       2,749       1.41       802,249       4,554       2.28  
                                                 
Borrowed money:
                                               
Other short-term borrowed money (4)
    10,870       20       0.74       29,311       124       1.70  
FHLB borrowed money (5)(6)
    117,170       860       2.90       115,152       1,657       5.69  
Total borrowed money                                          
    128,040       880       2.72       144,463       1,781       4.88  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    909,148       3,629       1.60       946,712       6,335       2.69  
Non-interest bearing deposits                                                  
    64,509                       61,616                  
Non-interest bearing liabilities
    14,520                       15,910                  
Total liabilities                                                  
    988,177                       1,024,238                  
Shareholders’ equity                                                  
    111,573                       130,418                  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,099,750                     $ 1,154,656                  
Net interest-earning assets                                                  
  $ 104,332                     $ 124,672                  
Net interest income / interest rate spread
          $ 9,335       3.53 %           $ 8,697       2.95 %
Net interest margin                                                  
                    3.69 %                     3.26 %
Ratio of average interest-earning assets
to average interest-bearing liabilities
                    111.48 %                     113.17 %
 
 
(1)
The average balance of loans receivable includes non-performing loans, interest on which is recognized on a cash basis.
(2)
Average balances of securities are based on amortized cost.
(3)
Includes Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock, money market accounts, federal funds sold and interest-earning bank
 
 
 

 
deposits.
(4)
Includes federal funds purchased, overnight borrowings from the Federal Reserve Board discount window and repurchase agreements (Repo Sweeps).
(5)
The 2009 period includes an average of $117.2 million of contractual FHLB borrowed money reduced by an average of $71,000 of unamortized deferred premium on the early extinguishment of debt.  Interest expense on borrowed money includes $61,000 of amortization of the deferred premium on the early extinguishment of debt.  The amortization of the deferred premium increased the average cost of borrowed money as reported to 2.72% compared to an average contractual rate of 2.53%.
(6)
The 2008 period includes an average of $116.0 million of contractual FHLB borrowed money reduced by an average of $870,000 of unamortized deferred premium on the early extinguishment of debt.  Interest expense on borrowed money includes $449,000 of amortization of the deferred premium on the early extinguishment of debt.  The amortization of the deferred premium increased the average cost of borrowed money as reported to 4.88% compared to an average contractual rate of 3.63%.

 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Cost
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Cost
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans receivable (1)                                               
  $ 751,383     $ 19,752       5.30 %   $ 764,986     $ 24,084       6.33 %
Securities (2)                                               
    238,507       6,063       5.06       246,569       6,251       5.01  
Other interest-earning assets (3)
    31,619       380       2.42       60,272       1,011       3.37  
Total interest-earning assets
    1,021,509       26,195       5.17       1,071,827       31,346       5.88  
                                                 
Non-interest earning assets                                                  
    85,578                       86,188                  
Total assets                                                  
  $ 1,107,087                     $ 1,158,015                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Checking accounts                                             
  $ 123,633       207       0.34     $ 106,617       357       0.67  
Money market accounts                                             
    160,046       618       0.78       190,190       2,265       2.39  
Savings accounts                                             
    118,259       206       0.35       124,725       325       0.52  
Certificates of deposit                                             
    368,493       4,814       2.63       377,811       7,295       3.88  
Total deposits                                          
    770,431       5,845       1.53       799,343       10,242       2.58  
                                                 
    Borrowed money:
                                               
       Other short-term borrowed money (4)
    14,146       53       0.76       23,394       238       2.04  
       FHLB borrowed money (5)(6)
    132,117       1,787       2.69       126,421       3,604       5.64  
       Total borrowed money                                               
    146,263       1,840       2.50       149,815       3,842       5.07  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    916,694       7,685       1.69       949,158       14,084       2.98  
Non-interest bearing deposits                                                  
    64,180                       61,820                  
Non-interest bearing liabilities
    14,205                       15,705                  
Total liabilities                                                  
    995,079                       1,026,683                  
Shareholders' equity                                                  
    112,008                       131,332                  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 1,107,087                     $ 1,158,015                  
Net interest-earning assets                                                  
  $ 104,815                     $ 122,669                  
Net interest income / interest rate spread
          $ 18,510       3.48 %           $ 17,262       2.90 %
Net interest margin                                                  
                    3.65 %                     3.24 %
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to
    average interest-bearing liabilities
                    111.43 %                     112.92 %
 
 
(1)
The average balance of loans receivable includes non-performing loans, interest on which is recognized on a cash basis.
(2)
Average balances of securities are based on amortized cost.
(3)
Includes Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock, money market accounts, federal funds sold and interest-earning bank deposits.
(4)
Includes federal funds purchased, overnight borrowings from the Federal Reserve Board discount window and repurchase agreements (Repo Sweeps).
(5)
The 2009 period includes an average of $132.2 million of contractual FHLB borrowed money reduced by an average of
 
 
 

 
$107,000 of unamortized deferred premium on the early extinguishment of debt.  Interest expense on borrowed money includes $133,000 of amortization of the deferred premium on the early extinguishment of debt.  The amortization of the deferred premium increased the average cost of borrowed money to 2.50% compared to an average contractual rate of 2.32%.
(6)
The 2008 period includes an average of $127.6 million of contractual FHLB borrowed money reduced by an average of $1.1 million of unamortized premium on the early extinguishment of debt.  Interest expense on borrowed money includes $976,000 of amortization of the deferred premium on the early extinguishment of debt.  The amortization of the deferred premium increased the average cost of borrowed money as reported to 5.07% compared to an average contractual rate of 3.76%.

 
Rate / Volume Analysis

The following tables detail the effects of changing rates and volumes on the Company’s net interest income.  Information is provided with respect to (i) effects on interest income attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume); (ii) effects on interest income attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate); and (iii) changes in rate/volume (changes in rate multiplied by changes in volume).

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009 compared to 2008
 
   
Increase (decrease) due to
 
   
Rate
   
Volume
   
Rate /
Volume
   
Total Net Increase / (Decrease)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                       
Loans receivable                                                      
  $ (1,590 )   $ 118     $ (17 )   $ (1,489 )
Securities                                                      
    124       (266 )     (10 )     (152 )
Other interest-earning assets                                                      
    (223 )     (337 )     133       (427 )
Total net change in income on interest-
earning assets                                                
    (1,689 )     (485 )     106       (2,068 )
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                               
Deposits:
                               
Checking accounts                                                   
    (76 )     40       (18 )     (54 )
Money market accounts                                                   
    (653 )     (206 )     133       (726 )
Savings accounts                                                   
    (37 )     (5 )     1       (41 )
Certificates of deposit                                                   
    (969 )     (20 )     5       (984 )
Total deposits                                                 
    (1,735 )     (191 )     121       (1,805 )
Borrowed money:
                               
Other short-term borrowings                                                   
    (70 )     (78 )     44       (104 )
FHLB borrowings                                                   
    (812 )     29       (14 )     (797 )
Total borrowed money                                                 
    (882 )     (49 )     30       (901 )
Total net change in expense on interest-
bearing liabilities                                                
    (2,617 )     (240 )     151       (2,706 )
Net change in net interest income                                                        
  $ 928     $ (245 )   $ (45 )   $ 638  




   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009 compared to 2008
 
   
Increase (decrease) due to
 
   
Rate
   
Volume
   
Rate /
Volume
   
Total Net Increase / (Decrease)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                       
Loans receivable                                                      
  $ (3,973 )   $ (430 )   $ 71     $ (4,332 )
Securities                                                      
    20       (207 )     (1 )     (188 )
Other interest-earning assets                                                      
    (287 )     (480 )     136       (631 )
Total net change in income on interest-
earning assets                                                
    (4,240 )     (1,117 )     206       (5,151 )
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                               
Deposits:
                               
Checking accounts                                                   
    (179 )     57       (28 )     (150 )
Money market accounts                                                   
    (1,527 )     (362 )     242       (1,647 )
Savings accounts                                                   
    (107 )     (17 )     5       (119 )
Certificates of deposit                                                   
    (2,354 )     (182 )     55       (2,481 )
Total deposits                                                 
    (4,167 )     (504 )     274       (4,397 )
    Borrowed money:
                               
       Other short-term borrowings                                                        
    (150 )     (94 )     59       (185 )
       FHLB debt                                                        
    (1,894 )     162       (85 )     (1,817 )
       Total borrowed money                                                      
    (2,044 )     68       (26 )     (2,002 )
Total net change in expense on interest-
bearing liabilities                                                
    (6,211 )     (436 )     248       (6,399 )
Net change in net interest income                                                        
  $ 1,971     $ (681 )   $ (42 )   $ 1,248  

Analysis of Statements of Income

Net Interest Margin.  The Company’s net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2009 increased 43 basis points to 3.69% from 3.26% for the comparable 2008 period.  The Company’s net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2009 increased 41 basis points to 3.65% from 3.24% for the 2008 period.  The Company was able to expand its margin as a result of a decrease in the cost of the Company’s interest-bearing deposits and its borrowed money for the 2009 periods.  In addition, interest expense was favorably impacted by the decrease in the amount of interest expense related to the amortization of the deferred premium on the early extinguishment of Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) debt.

Interest Income.  The Company’s interest income decreased 13.8% to $13.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $15.0 million for the comparable 2008 period.  For the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company’s interest income decreased 16.4% to $26.2 million from $31.3 million for the 2008 period.  The weighted-average yield on the Company’s interest-earning assets decreased 51 and 71 basis points to 5.13% and 5.17%, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 when compared to the 2008 periods.  The decreases were primarily due to the repricing of variable rate loans due to lower interest rates earned on the Bank’s loans receivable combined with decreases in the average balances of securities and other interest-earning assets.

Interest Expense.  The Company’s interest expense decreased 42.7% to $3.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $6.3 million for the comparable 2008 period.  For the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company’s interest expense decreased 45.4% to $7.7 million from
 
 
$14.1 million for the 2008 period.  The decreases for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2009 were due to decreases of 109 basis points and 129 basis points, respectively, in the Company’s cost of funds when compared to the 2008 periods.
 
Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits decreased 42.9% to $5.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $10.2 million for the 2008 period which represents a 105 basis point decrease as a result of lower market interest rates experienced in 2009.

Interest expense on borrowed money decreased 50.6% and 52.1% to $880,000 and $1.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 from $1.8 million and $3.8 million for the 2008 periods.  The decrease was primarily the result of downward repricing of borrowed money due to lower market interest rates.  In addition, the amortization of the deferred premium on the Company’s FHLB debt that is included in the Company’s total interest expense on borrowed money decreased to $133,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 from $976,000 for the comparable 2008 period.  The premium amortization adversely impacted the Company’s net interest margin by three basis points and 17 basis points, respectively, for the second quarter of 2009 and the second quarter of 2008.  The remaining premium amortization totaling $42,000 will be fully recognized as of December 31, 2009.  Interest expense on borrowed money is detailed in the table below for the periods indicated.

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest expense on short-term
borrowed money at contractual rates
  $ 20     $ 124     $ (104 )     (83.9 )%
Interest expense on FHLB borrowed
money at contractual rates                                                          
    799       1,208       (409 )     (33.9 )
Amortization of deferred premium                                                             
    61       449       (388 )     (86.4 )
Total interest expense on borrowings
  $ 880     $ 1,781     $ (901 )     (50.6 )

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest expense on short-term
borrowed money at contractual rates
  $ 53     $ 238     $ (185 )     (77.7 )%
Interest expense on FHLB borrowed
money at contractual rates                                                          
    1,654       2,628       (974 )     (37.1 )
Amortization of deferred premium                                                             
    133       976       (843 )     (86.4 )
Total interest expense on borrowings
  $ 1,840     $ 3,842     $ (2,002 )     (52.1 )

Provision for losses on loans.  The Company’s provision for losses on loans was $713,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $7.2 million for the 2008 period.  The Company’s provision for losses on loans was $1.3 million compared to $7.9 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.  For more information, see “Changes in Financial Condition – Allowance for Losses on Loans” below in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


Non-interest income.  The Company’s non-interest income increased to $2.1 million and $5.1 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $2.0 million and $4.5 million, respectively, for the 2008 periods.  The following tables identify the changes in non-interest income for the periods presented:

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Service charges and other fees
  $ 1,376     $ 1,465     $ (89 )     (6.1 )%
Card-based fees
    432       415       17       4.1  
Commission income
    70       135       (65 )     (48.1 )
Subtotal fee based revenues
    1,878       2,015       (137 )     (6.8 )
Income from bank-owned life insurance
    156       371       (215 )     (58.0 )
Other income
    97       149       (52 )     (34.9 )
Subtotal
    2,131       2,535       (404 )     (15.9 )
Security losses, net
          (582 )     582    
NM
 
Other asset gains (losses), net
    (6 )     (3 )     (3 )  
NM
 
Total non-interest income
  $ 2,125     $ 1,950     $ 175       9.0 %

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Service charges and other fees
  $ 2,675     $ 2,904     $ (229 )     (7.9 )%
Card-based fees
    820       795       25       3.1  
Commission income
    141       193       (52 )     (26.9 )
Subtotal fee based revenues
    3,636       3,892       (256 )     (6.6 )
Income from bank-owned life insurance
    334       780       (446 )     (57.2 )
Other income
    392       321       71       22.1  
Subtotal
    4,362       4,993       (631 )     (12.6 )
Security gains (losses), net
    720       (513 )     1,233    
NM
 
Other asset gains (losses), net
    (6 )     (3 )     (3 )  
NM
 
Total non-interest income
  $ 5,076     $ 4,477     $ 599       13.4 %

The Company’s service charges and other fees decreased during the 2009 periods from the comparable 2008 periods due to reduced volume of non-sufficient funds transactions.  Commission income from the Company’s third-party service provider from the sale of non-deposit investment products decreased due to decreased sales activity.  Income from the Company’s bank-owned life insurance policy decreased due to lower interest crediting rates resulting from the reduction in general market interest rates.  For information related to net security gains and losses, see “Changes in Financial Condition – Securities” below in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

Non-interest expense.  Non-interest expense increased to $9.9 million and $19.4 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $7.7 million and $15.7 million, respectively, for the 2008 periods.  The following tables identify the changes in non-interest expense for the periods presented:



   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Compensation and mandatory benefits
  $ 4,382     $ 3,758     $ 624       16.6 %
Retirement and stock related compensation
    391       3       388    
NM
 
Medical and life benefits
    290       375       (85 )     (22.7 )
Other employee benefits
    15       43       (28 )     (65.1 )
Subtotal compensation and employee benefits
    5,078       4,179       899       21.5  
Net occupancy expense
    750       708       42       5.9  
FDIC insurance premiums
    963       40       923    
NM
 
Furniture and equipment expense
    520       543       (23 )     (4.2 )
Professional fees
    604       212       392       184.9  
Data processing
    420       484       (64 )     (13.2 )
Marketing
    218       178       40       22.5  
Other general and administrative expense
    1,390       1,340       50       3.7  
Total non-interest expense
  $ 9,943     $ 7,684     $ 2,259       29.4 %

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Compensation and mandatory benefits
  $ 8,638     $ 7,477     $ 1,161       15.5 %
Retirement and stock related compensation
    1,001       289       712       246.4  
Medical and life benefits
    580       675       (95 )     (14.1 )
Other employee benefits
    34       74       (40 )     (54.1 )
Subtotal compensation and employee benefits
    10,253       8,515       1,738       20.4  
Net occupancy expense
    1,647       1,541       106       6.9  
FDIC insurance premiums
    1,267       80       1,187    
NM
 
Furniture and equipment expense
    1,055       1,094       (39 )     (3.6 )
Professional fees
    954       486       468       96.3  
Data processing
    839       942       (103 )     (10.9 )
Marketing
    416       386       30       7.8  
Other general and administrative expense
    2,940       2,685       255       9.5  
Total non-interest expense
  $ 19,371     $ 15,729     $ 3,642       23.2 %

Compensation and mandatory benefits expense increased during the 2009 periods due to increased incentive compensation accruals compared to the 2008 periods combined with an increase in the number of full-time equivalent employees from the 2008 periods.

Retirement and stock related compensation also increased during the three months ended June 30, 2009 due to the absence of a $343,000 reduction in expense during the 2008 period related to the revaluation of the Rabbi Trust shares as a result of the change in the Company’s stock price.  Retirement and stock related compensation also increased during the six months ended June 30, 2009 by $410,000 as a result of the stock revaluation within the Rabbi Trusts.  In addition, ESOP expense increased $180,000 due to the release of 83,000 shares in the first quarter of 2009 in conjunction with the repayment of the ESOP loan compared to the release of 15,630 shares during the 2008 period.

As previously discussed in “Recent Market Developments” within this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” the FDIC’s Restoration Plan, including industry-wide rate increases effective in 2009 and the FDIC’s second quarter of 2009 special assessment, caused the Company’s FDIC insurance premiums to increase $923,000 and $1.2 million, respectively, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009.  Professional fees also
 
 
increased during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the 2008 periods as a result of increased attorneys fees related to a shareholder derivative demand made late in the first quarter of 2009; additional regulatory compliance needs; supervisory examinations; and additional consulting fees.  The Company expects to continue to incur professional fees related to the derivative demand until the derivative demand is resolved.
 
The Company’s efficiency ratio for the second quarter of 2009 increased to 86.8% from 72.2% for the 2008 period.  The Company’s core efficiency ratio was 82.0% and 65.8%, respectively, for the same periods.  The efficiency ratio and core efficiency ratio were negatively affected by increased non-interest expense as discussed above.  The Company’s efficiency ratio and core efficiency ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were 82.1% and 82.0%, respectively, compared to 72.4% and 67.7% for the 2008 periods.  The ratios for the six month period negatively affected by the increased non-interest expense as previously discussed.  The Company’s efficiency and core efficiency ratios are presented in the following table for the periods indicated:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Efficiency ratio:
                       
Non-interest expense                                                                
  $ 9,943     $ 7,684     $ 19,371     $ 15,729  
Net interest income plus non-interest income
  $ 11,460     $ 10,647     $ 23,586     $ 21,739  
Efficiency ratio                                                                
    86.8 %     72.2 %     82.1 %     72.4 %
                                 
Core efficiency ratio:
                               
Non-interest expense 
  $ 9,943     $ 7,684     $ 19,371     $ 15,729  
Special assessment – FDIC insurance                                                                
    (495 )           (495 )      
Non-interest expense – as adjusted
    9,448       7,684       18,876       15,729  
                                 
Net interest income plus non-interest income
  $ 11,460     $ 10,647     $ 23,586     $ 21,739  
Adjustments:
                               
Security (gains) losses, net                                                             
          582       (720 )     513  
Other asset losses, net
    6       3       6       3  
Amortization of deferred premium on the early
extinguishment of debt                                                           
    61       449       133       976  
Net interest income plus non-interest income –
as adjusted                                                           
  $ 11,527     $ 11,681     $ 23,005     $ 23,231  
Core efficiency ratio                                                                
    82.0 %     65.8 %     82.1 %     67.7 %

Management has historically used an efficiency ratio that is a non-GAAP financial measure of operating expense control and operating efficiency.  The efficiency ratio is typically defined as the ratio of non-interest expense to the sum of non-interest income and net interest income.  Many financial institutions, in calculating the efficiency ratio, adjust non-interest income (as calculated under GAAP) to exclude certain component elements, such as gains or losses on sales of securities and assets.  Management follows this practice to calculate its core efficiency ratio and utilizes this non-GAAP measure in its analysis of the Company’s performance.  The core efficiency ratio is different from the GAAP-based efficiency ratio.  The GAAP-based measure is calculated using non-interest expense, net interest income and non-interest income as presented in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.


The Company’s core efficiency ratio is calculated as non-interest expense less the FDIC special assessment divided by the sum of net interest income, excluding the Premium Amortization, and non-interest income, adjusted for gains or losses on the sale of securities and other assets and other-than-temporary impairments.  Management believes that, when presented along with the GAAP efficiency ratio, the core efficiency ratio enhances investors’ understanding of the Company’s business and performance.  The measure is also believed to be useful in understanding the Company’s performance trends and to facilitate comparisons with the performance of others in the financial services industry.  Management further believes the presentation of the core efficiency ratio provides useful supplemental information, a clearer understanding of the Company’s financial performance, and better reflects the Company’s core operating activities.

The risks associated with utilizing operating measures (such as the efficiency ratio) are that various persons might disagree as to the appropriateness of items included or excluded in these measures and that other companies might calculate these measures differently.  Management of the Company compensates for these limitations by providing detailed reconciliations between GAAP information and its core efficiency ratio as noted above; however, these disclosures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP.

Income Tax Expense.  The Company’s income tax expense totaled $134,000 for the second quarter of 2009 compared to an income tax benefit of $1.9 million for the comparable 2008 period.  The income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $747,000 compared to an income tax benefit of $1.4 million for the comparable 2008 period.  The increase in income tax expense was due to the Company reporting pre-tax income for the 2009 periods compared to pre-tax losses for the 2008 periods.

Changes in Financial Condition

Securities. The Company manages the size and composition of its securities portfolio to adjust balance sheet interest rate sensitivity to insulate net interest income against the impact of changes in market interest rates, to maximize the return on invested funds within acceptable risk guidelines and to meet pledging and liquidity requirements.

The amortized cost of the Company’s securities available-for-sale and their fair values were as follows at the dates indicated:

   
Par
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
At June 30, 2009:
                             
Government sponsored entity (GSE) securities
  $ 66,150     $ 65,964     $ 2,204     $     $ 68,168  
Mortgage-backed securities
    10,223       10,118       360             10,478  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    68,938       68,915       1,323       (1,741 )     68,497  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    48,461       47,595       568       (981 )     47,182  
Pooled trust preferred securities
    30,530       27,318       279       (1,765 )     25,832  
Equity securities
    5,837             167             167  
    $ 230,139     $ 219,910     $ 4,901     $ (4,487 )   $ 220,324  
                                         



   
Par
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
At December 31, 2008:
                             
Government sponsored entity (GSE) securities
  $ 98,400     $ 97,987     $ 4,358     $     $ 102,345  
Mortgage-backed securities
    10,881       10,774       83       (1 )     10,856  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    78,276       76,506       919       (1,882 )     75,543  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    40,511       39,669       203       (1,479 )     38,393  
Pooled trust preferred securities
    30,966       27,668             (3,535 )     24,133  
Equity securities
    5,837                          
    $ 264,871     $ 252,604     $ 5,563     $ (6,897 )   $ 251,270  

Securities available-for-sale totaled $220.3 million at June 30, 2009 compared to $251.3 million at December 31, 2008.  The Company sold $9.2 million of GSE securities with a weighted average maturity of 2.3 years during the first quarter of 2009 resulting in $720,000 in gains from the sales.  The proceeds from the sales and from $20.9 million of maturities and paydowns of GSE securities were used to repay overnight and maturing FHLB borrowings during the first quarter of 2009.

The collateralized mortgage obligation portfolio is comprised of 95% AAA-rated securities mainly backed by conventional residential mortgages, with 15-year, fixed-rate, prime loans originated prior to 2005, low historical delinquencies, weighted-average credit scores in excess of 725 and loan-to-values under 50%.  The underlying collateral of the collateralized mortgage obligation portfolio had a weighted-average 90-day delinquency ratio of 0.43% at June 30, 2009.

The commercial mortgage-backed securities portfolio consists mainly of short-term, senior (A2 and A3) tranches of seasoned issues with extensive subordination and limited balloon risk.  All bonds are rated AAA.  The majority of the tranches owned can withstand 100% default rates at 50% severities with no risk to principal.  The weighted-average debt service coverage ratio of the collateral backing this portfolio, excluding 100% defeased tranches, was 1.70x at June 30, 2009.  The weighted-average loan-to-value of the collateral backing this portfolio, excluding 100% defeased tranches, was 65% at June 30, 2009.

The Company’s pooled trust preferred securities are all “Super Senior” and backed by senior securities issued mainly by bank and thrift holding companies.  Due to the structure of the securities, as deferrals and defaults on the underlying collateral increase, cash flows are increasingly diverted from mezzanine and subordinate tranches to pay down principal on the super senior tranches.

At June 30, 2009, all of the Company’s securities available-for-sale with an unrealized loss position were in management’s belief primarily due to differences in market interest rates combined with an illiquid fixed-income market.  Management does not believe any of these securities are other-than-temporarily impaired.  At June 30, 2009, the Company has both the intent and ability to hold these impaired securities for a period of time necessary to recover the unrealized losses; however, the Company may from time to time dispose of an impaired security in response to asset/liability management decisions, future market movements, business plan changes, or if the net proceeds could be reinvested at a rate of return that is expected to recover the loss within a reasonable period of time.



At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had held-to-maturity securities with an amortized cost of $6.0 million and $6.9 million, respectively, invested in state and municipal securities.  The securities had $178,000 and $161,000, respectively, in gross unrecognized holding gains at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

Loans.  Loans receivable, net of unearned fees, and the percentage of loans by category are presented in the following table at the dates indicated:

   
June 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
       
   
Amount
   
% of Total
   
Amount
   
% of Total
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial loans:
                             
Commercial and industrial
  $ 69,604       9.3 %   $ 64,021       8.5 %     8.7 %
Commercial real estate – owner occupied
    89,124       11.9       85,565        11.4       4.2  
Commercial real estate – non-owner occupied
    220,409       29.3       222,048       29.6       (0.7 )
Commercial real estate multifamily
    50,696       6.7       40,503       5.4       25.2  
Commercial construction and land
development
    63,460       8.5       70,848       9.5       (10.4 )
    Total commercial loans
    493,293       65.7       482,985       64.4       2.1  
                                         
Retail loans:
                                       
One-to-four family residential
    193,204       25.8       203,797       27.2       (5.2 )
Home equity lines of credit
    59,255       7.9       58,918       7.8       0.6  
Retail construction and land development
    3,303       0.4       2,650       0.4       24.6  
Other
    1,806       0.2       1,623       0.2       11.3  
Total retail loans
    257,568        34.3        266,988        35.6        (3.5  )
                                         
Total loans receivable, net of unearned fees
  $ 750,861       100.0 %   $ 749,973       100.0 %     0.1 %

At June 30, 2009, the Company’s net loan portfolio included $177.3 million of variable-rate loans indexed to the prime lending rate as listed in the Wall Street Journal and another $256.6 million of variable-rate loans tied to other indices.

The Company’s total loans remained stable at $750.9 million at June 30, 2009 from $750.0 million at December 31, 2008.  The execution of the Company’s Strategic Growth and Development Plan and focus on lending to small businesses has resulted in increased commercial and industrial, owner occupied commercial real estate and multifamily loans.  As such, commercial loans increased $10.3 million from December 31, 2008.  This increase was partially offset by a $9.4 million decrease in total retail loans due to reduced demand resulting from current economic conditions.

The Bank had historically invested, on a participating basis, in loans originated by other lenders and loan syndications to supplement the direct origination of its commercial and construction loan portfolio.  The Bank stopped investing in these types of credits in the second quarter of 2007 due to marginal pricing, increased credit risk and decreasing collateral values in this segment.  The Bank continues to reduce its exposure on these types of loans.  The Company had participations and syndication loans outstanding at June 30, 2009 totaling $28.0 million in construction and land development loans, $27.8 million in loans secured by commercial real estate and $753,000 in commercial and industrial loans.  The Bank’s total participations and syndications by state are presented in the table below for the dates indicated.



   
June 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
       
   
Amount
   
% of Total
   
Amount
   
% of Total
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Illinois
  $ 23,152       40.6 %   $ 25,012       41.3 %     (7.4 )%
Indiana
    13,397       23.5       13,474       22.3       (0.6 )
Ohio
    9,511       16.7       9,734       16.1       (2.3 )
Florida
    6,045       10.6       6,590       10.9       (8.3 )
Colorado
    2,780       4.9       3,103       5.1       (10.4 )
Texas
    1,455       2.5       1,473       2.4       (1.2 )
New York
    701       1.2       1,150       1.9       (39.0 )
Total participations and syndications
  $ 57,041       100.0 %   $ 60,536       100.0 %     (5.8 )%


The following is a summary of changes in the allowance for losses on loans for the periods presented:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Balance at beginning of period                                                                
  $ 15,472     $ 8,347     $ 15,558     $ 8,026  
Provision for losses on loans                                                                
    713       7,172       1,337       7,914  
Charge-offs                                                                
    (1,331 )     (5,129 )     (2,054 )     (5,587 )
Recoveries                                                                
    80       13       93       50  
Balance at end of period                                                                
  $ 14,934     $ 10,403     $ 14,934     $ 10,403  

   
June 30,
 2009
   
December 31,
2008
   
June 30,
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Allowance for losses on loans                                                                                    
  $ 14,934     $ 15,558     $ 10,403  
Total loans receivable, net of unearned fees                                                                                    
    750,861       749,973       726,858  
Allowance for losses on loans to total loans                                                                                    
    1.99 %     2.07 %     1.43 %
Allowance for losses on loans to non-performing loans
    28.23       28.44       30.01  

The Company’s allowance for losses on loans was $14.9 million at June 30, 2009, $15.6 million at December 31, 2008 and $10.4 million at June 30, 2008.  The allowance for losses on loans to total loans was 1.99% at June 30, 2009 compared to 2.07% and 1.43%, respectively, at December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008.  Net charge-offs for the quarter included partial charge-offs of $1.1 million on certain commercial loan relationships totaling $6.3 million.  The provision for losses on loans during 2009 benefited from a $1.3 million decrease during the second quarter of 2009 in the valuation reserve on a non-collateral dependent impaired non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan based on revised cash flow projections as a result of the borrower’s improved operating performance.


When management determines a non-performing collateral dependent loan has a collateral shortfall, management will charge-off the collateral shortfall.  As a result, the Company is not required to maintain an allowance for losses on loans on these loans since the loan balance has already been written down to its net realizable value (fair value less estimated costs to sell the collateral).  As such, the ratio of the allowance for losses on loans to total loans, the reserve ratio, and the ratio of the allowance for losses on loans to non-performing loans (the coverage ratio) have been affected by partial charge-offs of $7.9 million on $21.5 million of collateral dependent non-performing loans through June 30, 2009 and impairment reserves totaling $5.5 million on other non-performing loans at June 30, 2009.

The following table identifies the Company’s impaired loans and non-accrual loans as of the dates presented.  See the “Non-performing Assets” section in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for the detailed classification of the Company’s total non-accrual loans.

   
June 30,
2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Impaired loans:
           
With a valuation reserve                                                                           
  $ 19,769     $ 20,219  
With no valuation reserve required                                                                           
    23,802       27,259  
Total impaired loans                                                                           
    43,571       47,478  
Other non-accrual loans                                                                              
    9,326       7,223  
Total non-accrual loans                                                                           
  $ 52,897     $ 54,701  
Valuation reserve relating to impaired loans                                                                              
  $ 5,504     $ 5,930  
Average outstanding impaired loans                                                                              
    47,871       32,676  

Non-performing Assets.  The following table provides information relating to the Company’s non-performing assets at the dates presented.  Loans are placed on non-accrual status when, in management’s judgment, the probability of collection of interest is deemed to be insufficient to warrant further accrual.




   
June 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Non-accrual loans:
     
Commercial loans:
           
Commercial and industrial                                                                                
  $ 2,576     $ 2,551  
Commercial real estate – owner occupied                                                                                
    3,279       4,141  
Commercial real estate – non-owner occupied                                                                                
    22,211       22,337  
Commercial real estate – multifamily                                                                                
    641       342  
Commercial construction and land development                                                                                
    17,939       20,428  
Total commercial loans                                                                                
    46,646       49,799  
                 
Retail loans:
               
One-to-four family residential                                                                                
    3,279       3,048  
Home equity lines of credit                                                                                
    2,689       1,570  
Retail construction and land development                                                                                
    279       279  
Other                                                                                
    4       5  
Total retail loans                                                                                
    6,251       4,902  
Total non-accrual loans                                                                                
    52,897       54,701  
Other real estate owned, net                                                                                     
    7,371       3,242  
Total non-performing assets                                                                                  
    60,268       57,943  
90 days past due and still accruing interest                                                                                     
    664       605  
Total non-performing assets plus 90 days past due loans still
accruing interest                                                                                
  $ 60,932     $ 58,548  
Non-performing assets to total assets                                                                                     
    5.51 %     5.16 %
Non-performing loans to total loans                                                                                     
    7.04 %     7.29 %

The Company’s non-performing assets increased $2.3 million, or 4.0%, to $60.3 million at June 30, 2009 from $57.9 million at December 31, 2008.  Significant changes in non-performing assets include:

 
the transfer of two commercial construction and land development loans totaling $4.1 million to other real estate owned;
 
the transfer of $2.7 million commercial construction and land development loans to two borrowers to non-accrual status;
 
partial charge-offs totaling $1.5 million on five commercial construction and land development borrowing relationships;
 
the sale of one owner occupied commercial real estate loan totaling $887,000; and
 
the transfer of 13 home equity lines of credit totaling $1.4 million to non-accrual status.

The following table provides the detail for the Company’s non-accrual syndications and purchased participations by state as of the dates indicated.



   
June 30, 
2009
   
December 31, 2008
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Illinois                                                             
  $ 10,611     $ 12,261       (13.5 )%
Indiana                                                             
    5,302       5,423       (2.2 )
Florida                                                             
    2,815       3,643       (22.7 )
Total non-performing syndications and purchased
participations                                                         
  $ 18,728     $ 21,327       (12.2 )
Percentage to total non-performing loans
    35.4 %     39.0 %        
Percentage to total syndications and purchased
participations                                                         
    32.8       35.2          

Potential Problem Assets.  The Company’s potential problem assets, defined as loans classified substandard, doubtful, or loss pursuant to the Company’s internal loan grading system that do not meet the definition of a non-performing loan, totaled $10.2 million at June 30, 2009 and $6.1 million at December 31, 2008.  The increase from December 31, 2008 was a result of management classifying one multifamily commercial real estate loan totaling $5.1 million as substandard during the first quarter of 2009.

Deposits and Borrowed Money.  The following table sets forth the dollar amount of deposits and the percentage of total deposits in each category offered by the Bank at the dates indicated:

   
June 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
       
   
Amount
   
% of Total
   
Amount
   
% of Total
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Core deposits:
                             
Non-interest bearing checking accounts
  $ 66,528       8.0 %   $ 63,485       7.7 %     4.8 %
Interest bearing checking accounts
    102,404       12.3       96,069       11.6       6.6  
Money market accounts
    118,181       14.2       114,633       13.9       3.1  
Savings accounts
    137,652       16.6       134,997       16.4       2.0  
 Certificates of deposit     353,085       42.5       356,227       43.3       (0.9
Non-municipal deposits
    777,850       93.6       765,411       92.9       1.6  
Municipal core deposits
    40,641       4.9       39,221       4.8       3.6  
Municipal certificates of deposit
    12,613       1.5       19,465       2.3       (35.2 )
Municipal deposits
    53,254       6.4       58,686       7.1       (9.3 )
Total deposits
  $ 831,104       100.0 %   $ 824,097       100.0 %     0.9  

Deposits increased to $831.1 million at June 30, 2009 from $824.1 million at December 31, 2008.  The increase was primarily a result of a $15.6 million increase in non-municipal core deposit accounts which was partially offset by a decrease of $10.0 million in total certificates of deposit.  Investments in the Company’s branch network, technological infrastructure, human capital, and brand have enhanced its ability to translate existing and new customer relationships into deposit balances in the current environment.  The Company continues to be disciplined in pricing its certificates of deposit.

The decline in municipal deposits during the quarter was attributable primarily to seasonal factors.  While the Company maintains strong relationships with its municipal customers, and municipal deposits continue to comprise an important funding source, management is lowering its reliance on such funds in anticipation that the recession’s impact on municipalities and other government-related entities will result in lower municipal deposit levels.



In addition, the Company offers a repurchase sweep agreement (Repo Sweep) account which allows public entities and other business depositors to earn interest with respect to checking and savings deposit products offered.  The depositor’s excess funds are swept from a deposit account and are used to purchase an interest in securities owned by the Bank.  The swept funds are not recorded as deposits by the Bank and instead are classified as other short-term borrowed money which generally provides a lower-cost funding alternative for the Company as compared to FHLB advances.  At June 30, 2009, the Company had $9.7 million in Repo Sweeps.  The Repo Sweeps are included in the below table and are treated as financings, and the obligations to repurchase securities sold are reflected as short-term borrowings.  The securities underlying these Repo Sweeps continue to be reflected as assets of the Company.

The Company’s borrowed money consisted of the following at the dates indicated:

   
June 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
   
Weighted-
Average
Contractual
Rate
   
 
Amount
   
Weighted- Average
Contractual
Rate
   
 
Amount
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Short-term variable-rate borrowings:
                       
Repo Sweep accounts                                                             
    0.80 %   $ 9,705       0.82 %   $ 17,512  
Federal Reserve Board discount window
    0.50       920              
Overnight federal funds purchased                                                             
                0.45       10,800  
Secured borrowings from FHLB – Indianapolis:
                               
Maturing in 2009 – variable-rate                                                              
    0.51       25,000       0.65       30,000  
Maturing in 2009 – fixed-rate                                                              
    1.89       56,000       2.14       74,000  
Maturing in 2010 – fixed-rate                                                              
    3.22       15,000       3.22       15,000  
Maturing in 2011 – fixed-rate                                                              
    3.75       15,000       3.75       15,000  
Maturing in 2014 – fixed-rate (1)                                                              
    6.71       1,146       6.71       1,146  
Maturing in 2018 – fixed-rate (1)                                                              
    5.54       2,647       5.54       2,647  
Maturing in 2019 – fixed-rate (1)                                                              
    6.31       6,926       6.30       7,007  
              121,719               144,800  
Less:  deferred premium on early extinguishment
of debt                                                           
            (42 )             (175 )
Net FHLB – Indianapolis borrowed money
            121,677               144,625  
Total borrowed money                                                                
          $ 132,302             $ 172,937  
Weighted-average contractual interest rate
    2.25 %             2.13 %        

 (1)
These advances are amortizing borrowed money and are listed by their contractual maturity.

At June 30, 2009, the Bank borrowed $920,000 under its ability to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank discount window.  During the second quarter of 2009, the maximum amount borrowed from the FRB was $9.3 million and the weighted-average rate paid during the quarter was 0.50%.

At June 30, 2009, the Bank also had a line of credit with a maximum of $15.0 million in secured overnight federal funds at the federal funds market rate at the time of any borrowing.  The Bank did not utilize this line of credit during the three months ended June 30, 2009.



Capital Resources.  The Company’s shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2009 was $115.5 million compared to $111.8 million at December 31, 2008.  The increase was primarily due:

 
realized net income of $2.1 million;
 
an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income of $1.1 million; and
 
a $832,000 decrease in unallocated common stock held by the ESOP.

Pursuant to the Company’s informal regulatory agreement with the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), the Company is prohibited from repurchasing shares without prior approval from the OTS.  The Company did not repurchase any of its common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2009.  In March of 2008, the Company announced a new share repurchase plan for an additional 530,000 shares.  At June 30, 2009, the Company had 448,612 shares remaining to be repurchased under this plan.  Since its initial public offering, the Company has repurchased an aggregate of 14,054,160 shares of its common stock at an average price of $12.23 per share.  For additional information, see “Part II. Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

At June 30, 2009, the Bank was deemed to be “well-capitalized” and in excess of regulatory requirements set by the OTS.  The current requirements and the Bank’s actual levels at June 30, 2009 and at December 31, 2008 are provided below:

   
Actual
   
For Capital Adequacy
Purposes
   
   To Be Well-Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provisions
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
  Ratio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
As of June 30, 2009:
                                   
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
  $ 114,544       13.21 %   $ 69,385    
>8.00
%   $ 86,731    
>10.00
%
Tier 1 (core) capital to risk-weighted assets
    103,652       11.95       34,692    
>4.00
      52,039    
>6.00
 
Tier 1 (core) capital to adjusted total assets
    103,652       9.53       43,521    
>4.00
      54,401    
>5.00
 
Tangible capital to adjusted total assets
    103,652       9.53       16,320    
>1.50
      21,761    
>2.00
 
                                             
As of December 31, 2008:
                                           
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
  $ 111,941       13.21 %   $ 67,777    
>8.00
%   $ 84,722    
>10.00
%
Tier 1 (core) capital to risk-weighted assets
    101,289       11.96       33,889    
>4.00
      50,833    
>6.00
 
Tier 1 (core) capital to adjusted total assets
    101,289       9.07       44,683    
>4.00
      55,854    
>5.00
 
Tangible capital to adjusted total assets
    101,289       9.07       16,756    
>1.50
      22,341    
>2.00
 

Liquidity and Commitments

The Company’s liquidity, represented by cash and cash equivalents, is a product of operating, investing and financing activities.  The Company’s primary sources of funds have been:

 
deposits and Repo Sweeps;
 
scheduled payments of amortizing loans and mortgage-backed securities; 
 
prepayments and maturities of outstanding loans and mortgage-backed securities; 
 
maturities of investment securities and other short-term investments; 
 
funds provided from operations;
 
federal funds line of credit; and
 
borrowed money from the FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank.
 
 
Scheduled payments from the amortization of loans, mortgage-backed securities, maturing investment securities and short-term investments are relatively predictable sources of funds, while deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by market interest rates, economic conditions and competitive rate offerings.

The Company classifies the majority of its securities as available-for-sale to maintain significant liquidity.  The securities portfolio, federal funds sold and cash and cash equivalents serve as primary sources of liquidity for the Bank.  At June 30, 2009, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $20.8 million which increased from $19.1 million at December 31, 2008.  The increase was mainly the result of proceeds from sales, maturities and paydowns of securities aggregating $56.4 million and increases in the balance of deposit accounts totaling $7.0 million.  The above cash inflows were partially offset by purchases of $21.3 million in available-for-sale securities, the net repayment of FHLB borrowed money totaling $23.1 million, the repayment of short-term borrowed money totaling $17.7 million and net loan fundings and principal payments received of $7.4 million.

The Company uses its sources of funds primarily to meet its ongoing commitments, fund loan commitments, fund maturing certificates of deposit and savings withdrawals, and maintain a securities portfolio.  The Company anticipates that it will continue to have sufficient funds to meet its current commitments.

The liquidity needs of the parent company, CFS Bancorp, Inc., consist primarily of operating expenses, dividend payments to shareholders and stock repurchases.  The primary sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents and dividends from the Bank.  Pursuant to informal regulatory agreements entered into by the Company and the Bank with the OTS, the Company and the Bank are prohibited from paying dividends, distributing capital or repurchasing their common stock without prior approval from the OTS.  At June 30, 2009, the parent company had $6.8 million in cash and cash equivalents.  Management does not anticipate that these restrictions will have a material adverse impact on the Company or the Bank’s liquidity in the short-term.

Contractual Obligations. The following table presents significant fixed and determinable contractual obligations to third parties by payment date as of June 30, 2009:

   
Payments Due By Period
 
   
One Year
Or Less
   
Over One
Through
Three Years
   
Over Three Through
Five Years
   
Over Five
Years
   
Total
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
FHLB borrowed money (1)                                               
  $ 96,297     $ 15,656     $ 752     $ 9,014     $ 121,719  
Short-term borrowed money (2)
    10,625                         10,625  
Operating leases                                               
    568       670       353       2,193       3,784  
Dividends payable on common stock
    109                         109  
    $ 107,599     $ 16,326     $ 1,105     $ 11,207     $ 136,237  

(1)
Does not include interest expense at the weighted-average contractual rate of 2.38% for the periods presented.
(2)
Does not include interest expense at the weighted-average contractual rate of 0.77% for the periods presented.

See the “Deposits and Borrowed Money” section for further discussion surrounding the Company’s FHLB borrowed money.  The Company’s operating lease obligations reflected above include the future minimum rental payments, by year, required under the lease terms for premises and equipment.  Many of these leases contain renewal options, and certain leases provide options to
 
 
 
purchase the leased property during or at the expiration of the lease period at specific prices.
 
The Company also has commitments to fund certificates of deposit which are scheduled to mature within one year or less.  These deposits total $310.4 million at June 30, 2009.  Based on historical experience and the fact that these deposits are at current market rates, management believes that a significant portion of the maturing deposits will remain with the Bank.

Off-Balance Sheet Obligations.  The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  These financial instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the statement of condition.  The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the third party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments.  The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

The following table details the amounts and expected maturities of significant commitments at June 30, 2009:

         
Over One
   
Over Three
   
Over
       
   
One Year
   
Through
   
through
   
Five
       
   
or Less
   
Three Years
   
Five Years
   
Years
   
Total
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Commitments to extend credit: 
                             
       Commercial and industrial     
  $ 9,910     $     $ 48     $ 250     $ 10,208  
       Commercial real estate – owner occupied 
    4,829                   35       4,864  
       Commercial real estate – non-owner occupied 
    10,538             123       112       10,773  
       Commercial real estate – multifamily                                             
    8,144                         8,144  
       Commercial construction and land development 
    1,758             191             1,949  
       Retail                                                                         
    3,664                         3,664  
Commitments to fund unused construction loans 
    9,862       448                   10,310  
Commitments to fund unused lines of credit 
    44,076       4,222       21       44,162       92,481  
Letters of credit                                                                         
    6,157       119       199       3,439       9,914  
Credit enhancements                                                                         
    21,066                   5,430       26,496  
    $ 120,004     $ 4,789     $ 582     $ 53,428     $ 178,803  

The commitments listed above do not necessarily represent future cash requirements, in that these commitments often expire without being drawn upon.  Letters of credit and credit enhancements expire at various times through 2018.

The Company also has commitments to fund community investments through investments in various limited partnerships, which represent future cash outlays for the construction and development of properties for low-income housing, small business real estate, and historic tax credit projects that qualify under the Community Reinvestment Act.  These commitments include $704,000 to be funded over five years.  The timing and amounts of these commitments are projected based upon the financing arrangements provided in each project’s partnership agreement, and could change due to variances in the construction schedule, project revisions, or the cancellation of the project.  These commitments are not included in the commitment table above.


Credit enhancements are related to the issuance by municipalities of taxable and nontaxable revenue bonds.  The proceeds from the sale of such bonds are loaned to for-profit and not-for-profit companies for economic development projects.  In order for the bonds to receive a AAA rating, which provides for a lower interest rate, the FHLB issues, in favor of the bond trustee, an Irrevocable Direct Pay Letter of Credit (IDPLOC) for the account of the Bank.  Since the Bank, in accordance with the terms and conditions of a Reimbursement Agreement between the FHLB and the Bank, would be required to reimburse the FHLB for draws against the IDPLOC, these facilities are analyzed, appraised, secured by real estate mortgages, and monitored as if the Bank had funded the project initially.  The Bank’s current lending strategy does not include originating new or additional credit enhancements.

Item 3.         Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The Bank, like other financial institutions, is subject to interest rate risk (IRR).  This risk relates to changes in market interest rates which could adversely affect net interest income or the net portfolio value (NPV) of its assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts.  IRR is primarily the result of imbalances between the price sensitivity of the Bank’s assets and its liabilities.  These imbalances can be caused by differences in the maturity, repricing and coupon characteristics of various assets and liabilities as well as options (such as loan prepayment options).

The Bank maintains a written Asset/Liability Management Policy that establishes written guidelines for the asset/liability management function, including the management of net interest margin, IRR and liquidity.  The Asset/Liability Management Policy falls under the authority of the Company’s Board of Directors which in turn assigns its formulation, revision and administration to the Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO).  ALCO meets monthly and consists of certain senior officers of the Bank and one outside director.  The results of the monthly meetings are reported to the Company’s Board of Directors.  The primary duties of ALCO are to develop reports and establish procedures to measure and monitor IRR, verify compliance with Board approved IRR tolerance limits, take appropriate actions to mitigate those risks, monitor and discuss the status and results of implemented strategies and tactics, monitor the Bank’s capital position, review the current and prospective liquidity positions and monitor alternative funding sources.  The policy requires management to measure the Bank’s overall IRR exposure using NPV analysis and earnings-at-risk analysis.

NPV is defined as the net present value of the Bank’s existing assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts.  NPV analysis measures the sensitivity of the Bank’s NPV under current interest rates and for a range of hypothetical interest rate scenarios.  The hypothetical scenarios are represented by immediate, permanent, parallel movements in interest rates of plus 100, 200 and 300 basis points and minus 100 and 200 basis points.  This rate-shock approach is designed primarily to show the ability of the balance sheet to absorb rate shocks on a “theoretical liquidation value” basis.  The analysis does not take into account non-rate related issues, which affect equity valuations, such as franchise value or real estate values.  This analysis is static and does not consider potential adjustments of strategies by management on a dynamic basis in a volatile rate environment in order to protect or conserve equity values.  As such, actual results may vary from the modeled results.

The following table presents, as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, an analysis of the Bank’s IRR as measured by changes in NPV for immediate, permanent, and parallel shifts in the yield curve in 100 basis point increments up to 300 basis points and down 200 basis points in accordance with OTS regulations.



     
Net Portfolio Value
 
     
At June 30, 2009
   
At December 31, 2008
 
     
$ Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
   
$ Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
     
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Assumed Change in
Interest Rates (Basis
Points)
                                     
 
+300
    $ 185,671     $ 9,855       5.6 %   $ 164,766     $ 9,082       5.8 %
 
+200
      184,001       8,185       4.7       163,073       7,389       4.7  
 
+100
      181,228       5,412       3.1       160,467       4,783       3.1  
 
0
      175,816                   155,684              
 
-100
      161,175       (14,641 )     (8.3 )     142,862       (12,822 )     (8.2 )
 
-200
      139,858       (35,958 )     (20.5 )     124,618       (31,006 )     (20.0 )

Earnings-at-risk analysis measures the sensitivity of net interest income over a twelve month period to various interest rate movements.  The interest rate scenarios are used for analytical purposes and do not necessarily represent management’s view of future market movements.  Rather, these scenarios are intended to provide a measure of the degree of volatility interest rate movements may introduce into the Bank’s earnings.

A key assumption which is controlled by the Bank for use in its earnings-at-risk analysis is the assumed repricing sensitivity of its non-maturing core deposit accounts.  The following assumptions were used by the Bank for the repricing of non-maturity core deposit accounts.

   
Percentage of Deposits Maturing
In First Year
 
   
June 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
Deposit Category:
           
Business checking accounts                                                                    
    20 %     20 %
Interest checking accounts                                                                    
    20       20  
High-yield checking accounts                                                                    
    95       95  
Savings accounts                                                                    
    30       30  
Money market accounts                                                                    
    50       50  

The following table presents the Bank’s projected changes in net interest income over a twelve month period for the various interest rate change (rate shocks) scenarios at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

     
Percentage Change in
Net Interest Income
Over a Twelve Month
Time Period
 
     
June 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
Assumed Change in Interest Rates
 (Basis Points):
             
 
+300
      (6.2 )%     (3.3 )%
 
+200
      (3.7 )     (1.8 )
 
+100
      (1.8 )     (0.7 )
 
-100
      4.9       1.2  
 
-200
      8.1       1.6  



The earnings-at-risk analysis suggests the Bank is subject to higher IRR in a rising rate environment than in a falling rate environment over a one-year period.  The table above indicates that if interest rates were to move up 300 basis points, net interest income would be expected to fall 6.1% in year one; and if interest rates were to move down 100 basis points, net interest income would be expected to increase 4.9% in year one.  The primary causes for the changes in net interest income over the twelve month period were a result of the changes in the composition of the Bank’s assets and liabilities along with changes in interest rates.

The Bank manages its IRR position by holding assets on the statement of condition with desired IRR characteristics, implementing certain pricing strategies for loans and deposits and implementing various securities portfolio strategies.  The Bank currently plans on continuing to reduce its exposure to rising interest rates by limiting the duration of new securities purchases, purchasing floating-rate securities, and/or replacing floating-rate borrowed money with fixed-rate borrowed money.  On a quarterly basis, the ALCO reviews the calculations of all IRR measures for compliance with the Board approved tolerance limits.  At June 30, 2009, the Bank was in compliance with all of its tolerance limits.

The above IRR analyses include the assets and liabilities of the Bank only.  Inclusion of Company-only assets and liabilities would not have a material impact on the results presented.

Item 4.         Controls and Procedures

No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2009 that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Management evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15(d)-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based on such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations and are operating in an effective manner.

Part II.         OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.          Legal Proceedings

           Information regarding legal proceedings appears in “Legal Proceedings” of Part 1 – Item 3 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.  There have been no significant changes to the disclosures.



Item 1A.       Risk Factors

The following risk factor represents changes and additions to, and should be read in conjunction with “Item 1A.  Risk Factors” contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Unexpected losses in future reporting periods may require us to establish a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets.

We evaluate our deferred tax assets for recoverability based on all available evidence.  This process involves significant management judgment about assumptions that are subject to change from period to period based on changes in tax laws or variances between our future projected operating performance and our actual results.  We are required to establish a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets if we determine, based on available evidence at the time the determination is made, that it is more likely than not that some portion of all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  In determining the more-likely-than-not criterion, we evaluate all positive and negative available evidence as of the end of each reporting period.  Future adjustments to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, if any, will be determined based upon changes in the expected realization of the net deferred tax assets.  The realization of the deferred tax assets ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income in either the carry back or carry forward periods under the tax law.  Due to significant estimates utilized in establishing the valuation allowance and the potential for changes in facts and circumstances, it is reasonably possible that we will be required to record adjustments to the valuation allowance in future reporting periods.  Such a charge could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and capital position.
  
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
   
(a)
Not applicable.
   
(b)
Not applicable.
   
(c)
The Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during the quarter ended June 30, 2009 or during July 2009.  Under its repurchase plan publicly announced on March 20, 2008 for 530,000 shares, the Company has 448,612 shares that may yet be purchased.  The Company is currently prohibited from repurchasing its common stock without prior approval pursuant to an informal regulatory agreement with the OTS.
 
 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
   
(a)
None.
   
(b)
Not applicable.
 
 
Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
   
(a)
An annual meeting of shareholders of the Company was held on April 28, 2009 (Annual Meeting).


(b)
Not applicable.
 
(c)
There were 10,591,680 shares of the Company’s common stock eligible to be voted at the Annual Meeting and 8,707,131 shares were represented at the meeting by the holders thereof or by proxy, which constituted a quorum.  The items voted upon at the Annual Meeting and the votes for each proposal were as follows:
 
 
(1)
Election of one director for a three-year term:
 
 
Gene Diamond
6,095,585    FOR
2,611,546    WITHHELD
 
 
(2)
Ratify the selection of BKD, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
 
7,524,772    FOR
1,148,037    AGAINST
     34,322    ABSTAIN
 
 
There were no broker non-votes with respect to matters (1) and (2) considered at the Annual Meeting.
 
(d)
Not applicable.
     

Item 5. Other Information
   
 
Not applicable.



Item 6.       Exhibits

 
(a)
 
List of exhibits (filed herewith unless otherwise noted).
 
3.1
 
Articles of Incorporation of CFS Bancorp, Inc. (1)
 
3.2
 
Bylaws of CFS Bancorp, Inc. (2)
 
4.0
 
Form of Stock Certificate of CFS Bancorp, Inc. (3)
 
10.1*
 
Employment Agreement entered into between Citizens Financial Bank and Thomas F. Prisby (4)
 
10.2*
 
Employment Agreement entered into between CFS Bancorp, Inc. and Thomas F. Prisby (4)
 
10.3*
 
CFS Bancorp, Inc. Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Option Plan (5)
 
10.4*
 
CFS Bancorp, Inc. Amended and Restated 1998 Recognition and Retention Plan and Trust Agreement (5)
 
10.5*
 
CFS Bancorp, Inc. 2003 Stock Option Plan (6)
 
10.6*
 
Employment Agreement entered into between Citizens Financial Bank and Charles V. Cole (4)
 
10.7*
 
Employment Agreement entered into between CFS Bancorp, Inc. and Charles V. Cole (4)
 
10.8*
 
Amended and Restated Supplemental ESOP Benefit Plan of CFS Bancorp, Inc. and Citizens Financial Services, FSB (7)
 
10.9*
 
CFS Bancorp, Inc. Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan (7)
 
10.10*
 
CFS Bancorp, Inc. 2008 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (8)
 
10.11*
 
Employment Agreement entered into between Citizens Financial Bank and Daryl D. Pomranke (4)
 
10.12*
 
Employment Agreement entered into between CFS Bancorp, Inc. and Daryl D. Pomranke (4)
 
10.13*
 
CFS Bancorp, Inc. 2009 Cash Incentive Compensation Program (9)
 
10.14*
 
CFS Bancorp, Inc. 2009 Service Retention Program Agreement (9)
 
10.15
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement, dated June 15, 2009, by and between
the Company and each of Gene Diamond and Frank D. Lester (10)
 
10.16
 
Indemnification Agreement, dated June 15, 2009, by and between the
Company and Lawrence T. Toombs (10)
 
31.1
 
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 
31.2
 
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
32.0
 
Section 1350 Certifications
_____________
(1)
Incorporated by Reference from the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement from the Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the SEC on March 25, 2005.
(2)
Incorporated by Reference from the Company’s Form 8-K filed on October 25, 2007.
(3)
Incorporated by Reference from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
(4)
Incorporated by Reference from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
(5)
Incorporated by Reference from the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the SEC on March 23, 2001.
(6)
Incorporated by Reference from the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the SEC on March 31, 2003.
 

 

(7)
Incorporated by Reference from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
(8)
Incorporated by Reference from the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement from the Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the SEC on March 17, 2008.
(9)
Incorporated by Reference from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.
(10)
Incorporated by Reference from the Company’s Form 8-K filed on June 19, 2009.
*
Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this report.


 
 

 

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.

CFS BANCORP, INC.

Date:  July 27, 2009
By:
/s/ Thomas F. Prisby
   
Thomas F. Prisby, Chairman of the Board and
   
Chief Executive Officer
     
Date:  July 27, 2009
By:
/s/ Charles V. Cole
   
Charles V. Cole, Executive Vice President and
   
Chief Financial Officer



EXHIBIT INDEX
 
   Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
   Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
   Section 1350 Certifications
 
 
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