-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, EWg9Gc7DqgGWuf/m6QyVriHoveTQWpdNcbFLex9cE7tOK34A6E8OVlt1TUK+akEi mrfDck+SRReMwWq9pmvW8Q== 0001058438-09-000037.txt : 20091109 0001058438-09-000037.hdr.sgml : 20091109 20091109102806 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001058438-09-000037 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20091105 FILED AS OF DATE: 20091109 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20091109 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CFS BANCORP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001058438 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED [6035] IRS NUMBER: 332042093 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IN FISCAL YEAR END: 0727 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-24611 FILM NUMBER: 091166876 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 707 RIDGE ROAD CITY: MUNSTER STATE: IN ZIP: 46321 BUSINESS PHONE: 2198365500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 707 RIDGE ROAD CITY: MUNSTER STATE: IN ZIP: 46321 10-Q 1 cfsbancorpinc10-q_093009.htm CFS BANCORP, INC. 10Q 09/30/09 cfsbancorpinc10-q_093009.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 September 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 £
 
Non-accelerated filer £ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company R
 
 
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 10,772,325 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of November 6, 2009.
 
 


 
 

CFS BANCORP, INC.
 
   
Page
 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Condition
3
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
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
18
     
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
42
     
Controls and Procedures
44
     
     
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Legal Proceedings
45
     
Risk Factors
45
     
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
46
     
Exhibits
47
     
49
     
Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer
50
   Exhibit 31.1  
   Exhibit 31.2  
   Exhibit 32.0  



Condensed Consolidated Statements of Condition

    September 30, 2009
 
  December 31, 2008  
    (Unaudited)      
ASSETS
  (Dollars in thousands)
 
Cash and amounts due from depository institutions                                                                                       
  $ 22,040     $ 15,714  
Interest-bearing deposits                                                                                       
    261       3,133  
Federal funds sold                                                                                       
          259  
Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                    
    22,301       19,106  
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value                                                                                       
    205,877       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                                                                                       
    748,464       749,973  
Allowance for losses on loans                                                                                    
    (20,799 )     (15,558 )
Net loans                                                                                  
    727,665       734,415  
Interest receivable                                                                                       
    3,614       4,325  
Other real estate owned                                                                                       
    7,421       3,242  
Office properties and equipment                                                                                       
    20,612       19,790  
Investment in bank-owned life insurance                                                                                       
    36,662       36,606  
Net deferred tax assets                                                                                       
    16,997       15,494  
Other assets                                                                                       
    7,327       6,723  
Total assets                                                                                  
  $ 1,078,420     $ 1,121,855  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Deposits                                                                                       
  $ 847,178     $ 824,097  
Borrowed money
    105,357       172,937  
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance
    7,349       4,320  
Other liabilities                                                                                       
    9,037       8,692  
Total liabilities                                                                                  
    968,921       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; 10,773,173 and 10,674,511 shares
outstanding
    234       234  
Additional paid-in capital                                                                                       
    188,930       189,211  
Retained earnings                                                                                       
    78,675       81,525  
Treasury stock, at cost; 12,650,133 and 12,748,795 shares
    (157,041 )     (157,466 )
Unallocated common stock held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan
          (832 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax                                                                                       
    (1,299 )     (863 )
Total shareholders’ equity                                                                                  
    109,499       111,809  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity                                                                                  
  $ 1,078,420     $ 1,121,855  

See accompanying notes.


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

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended  September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
Interest income:
                       
Loans
  $ 9,648     $ 10,739     $ 29,400     $ 34,823  
Securities
    2,742       3,278       8,805       9,529  
Other
    195       347       575       1,358  
Total interest income
    12,585       14,364       38,780       45,710  
Interest expense:
                               
Deposits
    2,431       4,058       8,276       14,300  
Borrowed money
    758       1,399       2,598       5,241  
Total interest expense
    3,189       5,457       10,874       19,541  
Net interest income
    9,396       8,907       27,906       26,169  
Provision for losses on loans
    9,430       1,441       10,767       9,355  
Net interest income (loss) after provision for losses on loans
    (34 )     7,466       17,139       16,814  
Non-interest income:
                               
Service charges and other fees
    1,479       1,640       4,154       4,544  
Card-based fees
    429       408       1,249       1,203  
Commission income
    56       88       197       281  
Security gains (losses), net
    321       (3,470 )     1,041       (3,983 )
Other asset gains (losses), net other assets
    (15 )     11       (21 )     8  
Income from bank-owned life insurance
    218       349       552       1,129  
Other income
    112       124       504       445  
Total non-interest income
    2,600       (850 )     7,676       3,627  
Non-interest expense:
                               
Compensation and employee benefits
    4,505       4,510       14,758       13,025  
Net occupancy expense
    763       865       2,410       2,406  
FDIC insurance premiums
    471       40       1,738       120  
Professional fees
    754       379       1,708       865  
Furniture and equipment expense
    526       562       1,581       1,656  
Data processing
    407       387       1,246       1,329  
Marketing
    155       289       571       675  
Other real estate owned expenses
    1,343       89       1,754       279  
Loan collection expense
    290       311       818       404  
Other general and administrative expenses
    1,034       1,243       3,035       3,645  
Total non-interest expense
    10,248       8,675       29,619       24,404  
Loss before income taxes
    (7,682 )     (2,059 )     (4,804 )     (3,963 )
Income tax benefit
    (3,011 )     (1,020 )     (2,264 )     (2,408 )
Net loss
  $ (4,671 )   $ (1,039 )   $ (2,540 )   $ (1,555 )
                                 
Per share data:
                               
Basic loss per share
  $ (0.44 )   $ (0.10 )   $ (0.24 )   $ (0.15 )
Diluted loss per share
    (0.44 )     (0.10 )     (0.24 )     (0.15 )
Cash dividends declared per share
    0.01       0.12       0.03       0.36  
Weighted-average shares outstanding
    10,603,828       10,269,945       10,563,814       10,315,899  
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding
    10,695,719       10,406,919       10,674,247       10,539,043  

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
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
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                                                     
                (1,555 )                       (1,555 )  
Comprehensive loss:
Change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of reclassification and tax
                                  (2,240 )     (2,240 )  
Total comprehensive loss                                                     
                                        (3,795 )  
Purchase of treasury stock                                                     
                      (2,997 )                 (2,997 )  
Net distributions of Rabbi Trust shares
                      45                   45    
Shares earned under ESOP                                                     
          64                   234             298    
Amortization of award under RRP
          38                               38    
Forfeiture of RRP award                                                     
          11             (11 )                    
Unearned compensation restricted stock awards
          (1,555 )           1,555                      
Exercise of stock options                                                     
          200             630                   830    
Tax benefit related to stock-based benefit plans
          46                               46    
Dividends declared on common stock ($0.36
per share)                                                  
                (3,778 )                       (3,778 )  
Balance at September 30, 2008                                                     
  $ 234     $ 189,966     $ 91,696     $ (157,439 )   $ (2,892 )   $ (464 )   $ 121,101    
                                                           
Balance at January 1, 2009                                                     
  $ 234     $ 189,211     $ 81,525     $ (157,466 )   $ (832 )   $ (863 )   $ 111,809    
Net loss                                                     
                (2,540 )                       (2,540 )  
Comprehensive loss:
Change in unrealized depreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of reclassification and tax
                                  (436 )     (436 )  
Total comprehensive loss                                                     
                                        (2,976 )  
Net distributions of Rabbi Trust shares
          (414 )           958                   544    
Shares earned under ESOP                                                     
          (401 )                 832             431    
Amortization of award under RRP
          1                               1    
Forfeiture of restricted stock awards
          906             (906 )                    
Unearned compensation restricted stock awards
          (373 )           373                      
Dividends declared on common stock ($0.03
per share)                                                  
                (310 )                       (310 )  
Balance at September 30, 2009                                                     
  $ 234     $ 188,930     $ 78,675     $ (157,041 )   $     $ (1,299 )   $ 109,499    

See accompanying notes.


CFS BANCORP, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net loss 
  $ (2,540 )   $ (1,555 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Provision for losses on loans                                                                                   
    10,767       9,355  
Depreciation and amortization                                                                                   
    1,171       1,312  
Premium amortization on the early extinguishment of debt
    157       1,246  
Net discount accretion on securities available-for-sale
    (1,136 )     (871 )
Impairment of securities available-for-sale                                                                                   
          4,052  
Deferred income tax benefit                                                                                   
    (1,145 )     (2,746 )
Tax benefit from stock-based benefits                                                                                   
          (46 )
Amortization of cost of stock-based benefit plans                                                                                   
    432       336  
Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale                                                                                   
          45  
Securities gains, net                                                                                   
    (1,041 )     (69 )
Other asset (gains) losses, net                                                                                   
    21       (8 )
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance
    (552 )     (1,129 )
Decrease in other assets                                                                                   
    1,483       126  
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities                                                                                   
    695       (5,505 )
Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                                 
    8,312       4,543  
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Securities, available-for-sale:
               
Proceeds from sales                                                                                      
    11,657       1,992  
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns                                                                                      
    66,550       55,464  
Purchases                                                                                      
    (31,429 )     (89,128 )
Securities, held-to-maturity:
               
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns                                                                                      
    940       440  
Net loan (fundings) principal payments received                                                                                        
    (9,940 )     39,944  
Proceeds from sale of real estate owned                                                                                        
    408       263  
Proceeds from bank-owned life insurance                                                                                        
    496       1,169  
Purchases of property and equipment                                                                                        
    (1,993 )     (1,844 )
Net cash provided by investing activities                                                                                   
    36,689       8,300  
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Proceeds from exercise of stock options                                                                                        
          830  
Tax benefit from stock-based benefits                                                                                        
          46  
Dividends paid on common stock                                                                                        
    (649 )     (3,895 )
Purchase of treasury stock                                                                                        
          (2,997 )
Net distributions of Rabbi Trust shares                                                                                        
    544       45  
Net increase (decrease) in deposit accounts                                                                                        
    23,007       (31,155 )
Net increase in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance
    3,029       3,668  
(Decrease) increase in short-term borrowed money                                                                                        
    (9,511 )     14,652  
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank borrowed money
    119,000       75,000  
Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank borrowed money
    (177,226 )     (85,211 )
Net cash used for financing activities                                                                                     
    (41,806 )     (29,017 )
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                        
    3,195       (16,174 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                                                                        
    19,106       38,909  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                                                                        
  $ 22,301     $ 22,735  




Supplemental disclosures:
           
Loans transferred to real estate owned                                                                                        
  $ 6,012     $ 2,480  
Cash paid for interest on deposits                                                                                        
    8,417       14,532  
Cash paid for interest on borrowed money                                                                                        
    2,483       4,030  
Cash paid for taxes                                                                                        
    460       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 September 30, 2009 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 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 nine months ended September 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 September 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 November 9, 2009, which is the date that the Company’s financial statements were issued.  No material subsequent events have occurred since September 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 September 30, 2009:
                             
Government sponsored entity (GSE) securities
  $ 56,150     $ 56,022     $ 1,703     $     $ 57,725  
Mortgage-backed securities
    9,840       9,735       439             10,174  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    66,080       64,690       1,460       (1,168 )     64,982  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    50,962       50,369       1,495       (149 )     51,715  
Pooled trust preferred securities
    30,359       27,189             (6,235 )     20,954  
Equity securities
    5,837             327             327  
    $ 219,228     $ 208,005     $ 5,424     $ (7,552 )   $ 205,877  
                                         

Securities available-for-sale totaled $205.9 million at September 30, 2009 compared to $251.3 million at December 31, 2008.
 
At September 30, 2009, the Company had held-to-maturity securities with an amortized cost of $6.0 million and $193,000 of gross unrealized holding gains.
 
Securities with unrealized losses aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are presented in the following table for the date indicated.

   
September 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
  $ 8,176     $ (202 )   $ 15,710     $ (966 )   $ 23,886     $ (1,168 )
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    1,622       (16 )     2,715       (133 )     4,337       (149 )
Pooled trust preferred securities
    12,622       (3,793 )     8,332       (2,442 )     20,954       (6,235 )
    $ 22,420     $ (4,011 )   $ 26,757     $ (3,541 )   $ 49,177     $ (7,552 )

On a quarterly basis, the Company evaluates securities available-for-sale with significant declines in fair value to determine whether they should be considered other-than-temporarily impaired.  Current accounting guidance generally provides that if a marketable security is in an unrealized loss position, whether due to general market conditions or industry or issuer-specific factors, the holder of the securities must assess whether the impairment is other-than-temporary.  At September 30, 2009, all of the Company’s securities available-for-sale with an unrealized loss position were, in management’s belief, primarily due to changes in market interest rates combined with an illiquid fixed-income market and not due to credit quality or other issuer specific factors.  In addition, the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities, and it is more likely than not these securities will not be sold prior to recovery of amortized cost; 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 Company concluded that the unrealized losses that existed at
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September 30, 2009, did not constitute other-than-temporary impairments.
 
The amortized cost and fair value of securities at September 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
  $ 42,757     $ 43,730  
Due after one year through five years
    13,265       13,995  
Mortgage-backed securities
    9,735       10,174  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    64,690       64,982  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    50,369       51,715  
Pooled trust preferred securities
    27,189       20,954  
Equity securities
          327  
    $ 208,005     $ 205,877  

   
Held-to-Maturity
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
State and municipal securities: 
           
Due in one year or less
  $ 2,000     $ 2,023  
Due after one year through five years
    4,000       4,170  
    $ 6,000     $ 6,193  

The carrying value of securities pledged as collateral to secure public deposits and for other purposes at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was $54.7 million and $63.0 million, respectively.  As of September 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 the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (ASC 820-10).  ASC 820-10 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.  ASC 820-10 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 tables set forth the Company’s financial assets by level within the fair value hierarchy that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis at the dates indicated.

   
Fair Value Measurements at September 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                                            
  $ 57,725     $     $ 57,725     $  
Mortgage-backed securities                                               
    10,174             10,174        
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    64,982             64,982        
Commercial mortgage-backed securities                                            
    51,715             51,715        
Pooled trust preferred securities
    20,954                   20,954  
Equity securities                                               
    327       327              

   
Fair Value Measurements at September 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                                          
  $ 107,564     $     $ 107,564     $  
Mortgage-backed securities                                            
    11,017             11,017        
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    77,944             77,944        
Commercial mortgage-backed securities                                          
    27,979             27,979        
Pooled trust preferred securities
    24,850                   24,850  
Equity securities                                            
    282             282        

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 September 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 third 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.
 
Externally provided fair rates previously provided by a third-party were no longer available in the third quarter of 2009.  As such, the Company discontinued its use of the internal model and utilized the external fair values provided by the same third-party.  The external model uses deferral and default probabilities for underlying issuers, estimated deferral periods, and recovery rates on defaults.  In prior periods, the internal model’s fair values were similar to the external model’s fair values.  The internal model previously used by the Company assumed (i) any defaulted underlying issues would not have any recovery and (ii) underlying issues that are currently deferring or in receivership or conservatorship would eventually default and not have any recovery.  In addition, the Company’s internal model estimated cash flows to maturity and assumed 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 periods indicated 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      Nine Months Ended  
   
September 30, 2009
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Balance at beginning of period                                                            
  $ 25,832     $ 24,133  
Total realized and unrealized gains and losses:
               
Included in net income                                                    
           
Included in accumulated other comprehensive income                                                 
    (4,749 )     (2,700 )
Purchases, issuances, and settlements
    (129 )     (479 )
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3                                                         
           
Balance at end of period                                                            
  $ 20,954     $ 20,954  

The following tables set 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 September 30, 2009 and 2008.
 
   
Fair Value Measurements at September 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                                      
  $ 21,411     $     $     $ 21,411  
Other real estate owned
    3,181                   3,181  

   
Fair Value Measurements at September 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                                      
  $ 29,825     $     $     $ 29,825  

Fair value measurements for impaired loans are performed pursuant to ASC 310-10, Receivables, and are measured on a non-recurring basis.  Certain impaired loans were partially charged-off or re-evaluated during the third 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 $8.6 million for the nine months ended September 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 $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 which was recorded directly as an adjustment to current earnings through other real estate owned 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 ASC 825-10, Financial Instruments.  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 ASC 825-10.
 
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:

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Financial Assets 
                   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents                                                                           
  $ 22,301     $ 22,301     $ 19,106     $ 19,106  
Securities, available-for-sale                                                                           
    205,877       205,877       251,270       251,270  
Securities, held-to-maturity                                                                           
    6,000       6,193       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
    727,665       731,690       734,415       741,440  
Interest receivable                                                                           
    3,614       3,614       4,325       4,325  
Total financial assets                                                                           
  $ 989,401     $ 993,619     $ 1,040,000     $ 1,047,186  
Financial Liabilities 
                               
Deposits                                                                           
  $ 847,178     $ 848,564     $ 824,097     $ 827,389  
Borrowed money                                                                           
    105,357       107,713       172,937       177,087  
Interest payable                                                                           
     187        187       370       370  
Total financial liabilities                                                                           
  $ 952,722     $ 956,464     $ 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 approximates their book value and is not included in the above table.
 
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
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
Net loss                                                                
  $ (4,671 )   $ (1,039 )   $ (2,540 )   $ (1,555 )
                                 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
    10,603,828       10,269,945       10,563,814       10,315,899  
Weighted-average common share equivalents
    91,891       136,974       110,433       223,144  
Weighted-average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding
    10,695,719       10,406,919       10,674,247       10,539,043  
                                 
Basic loss per share                                                                
  $ (0.44 )   $ (0.10 )   $ (0.24 )   $ (0.15 )
Diluted loss per share                                                                
    (0.44 )     (0.10 )     (0.24 )     (0.15 )
                                 
Number of anti-dilutive stock options excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation
    778,795       1,076,445       898,824       498,233  
Weighted-average exercise price of anti-dilutive option shares
  $ 13.08     $ 12.38     $ 12.69     $ 12.99  

5.
Share-Based Compensation
 
The Company accounts for its stock options in accordance with ASC 718-10, Compensation – Stock Based Compensation.  ASC 718-10 addresses all forms of share-based payment awards, including shares under employee stock purchase plans, stock options, restricted stock, and stock appreciation rights.  ASC 718-10 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, there are 64,500 shares that had not yet been issued or were forfeited, cancelled or unexercised at the end of the option term under the 2003 Stock Option Plan that are available for any type of stock-based awards in the future 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 September 30, 2009, 168,836 shares were available for future grants under the Equity Incentive Plan.
 
Restricted Stock
 
The following table presents the activity for restricted stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.



   
 
Number of
Shares
   
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair Value
 
Unvested at December 31, 2008
    109,452     $ 14.02  
Granted
    119,772       3.12  
Vested
    (105 )     14.64  
Forfeited
    (63,455 )     14.27  
Unvested as of September 30, 2009
    165,664     $ 6.04  

The compensation expense related to restricted stock for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 totaled $61,000 and $37,000, respectively.  The compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $173,000 and $69,000, respectively.  At September 30, 2009, the remaining unamortized cost of the restricted stock awards was reflected as a reduction in additional paid-in capital and totaled $1.0 million.  This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.3 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 nine months ended September 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
    (351,450 )     10.10  
Options outstanding at September 30, 2009
    778,795     $ 13.08  
Options exercisable at September 30, 2009
    778,795     $ 13.08  

For stock options outstanding at September 30, 2009, the range of exercise prices was $8.44 to $14.76 and the weighted-average remaining contractual term was 3.5 years.  At September 30, 2009, all of the Company’s outstanding stock options were out-of-the-money.
 
There were no stock options exercised during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2009.  The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $135,000 and resulted in cash receipts of $830,000 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:

   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period:
           
Unrealized net gains (losses)                                                           
  $ 247     $ (7,504 )
Related tax (expense) benefit                                                           
    (16 )     2,769  
Net                                                           
    231       (4,735 )
Less:  reclassification adjustment for net gains (losses) realized during the period:
               
Realized net gains (losses)                                                         
    1,041       (3,983 )
Related tax (expense) benefit                                                         
    (374 )     1,488  
Net                                                         
    667       (2,495 )
Total other comprehensive loss                                                              
  $ (436 )   $ (2,240 )

7.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) approved the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (Codification) as the single source for 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 have been superseded and all other accounting literature not included in the Codification is non-authoritative.  The Codification was effective for the Company during its interim period ending September 30, 2009 and did not have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations or its financial reporting process.
 
In June 2009 the FASB issued Statement No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 140, (SFAS 166) which pertains to securitizations.  SFAS 166, which amends SFAS 140, will require more information about transfers of financial assets, including securitization transactions, and where entities have continued exposure to the risks related to transferred assets.  SFAS 166 is effective for the first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009.  The Company will adopt this Standard effective January 1, 2010 and believes it will not have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations.
 
In June 2009 the FASB issued Statement No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), (SFAS 167) which pertains to special purpose entities.  SFAS 167, which amends FIN 46(R), to replace the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining which enterprise, if any, has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with a qualitative approach focused on identifying which enterprise has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity.  SFAS 167 is effective for the first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009.  The Company will adopt this Standard effective January 1, 2010.  The Company does not have any special purpose entities and
 
believes the adoption of this standard will not have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations.
 
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 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and in 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 our business plans or strategies, projections involving anticipated revenues, earnings, profitability or other aspects of operating results or other future developments in our affairs or the industry in which we conduct 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 “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “would be,” “will,” “intend to,” “project”  or similar expressions or the negative thereof.
 
We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.  We also advise 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 our lending and investment activities, legislative changes, changes in the cost of funds, demand for loan products and financial services, changes in accounting principles, ability to realize deferred tax assets, competitive and regulatory factors, and successful execution of our strategy and our Strategic Growth and Diversification Plan could affect our financial performance and could cause 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.  Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.  We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Overview
 
During the third quarter of 2009, we recorded a net loss of $4.7 million, or $(0.44) per share.  Rapid declines in real estate collateral values on non-performing assets resulted in a significant increase in our provision for loan losses as well as a $1.3 million increase in the valuation allowances on other real estate owned (OREO).  In addition, higher professional fees related to a shareholder derivative demand and higher FDIC insurance premiums negatively impacted earnings.  These factors exceeded reductions in controllable overhead costs, increases in non-interest income, and increases in net interest income attributable to higher net interest margins.  Our net interest margin continues to benefit from relatively lower interest rates and lower premium amortization on FHLB debt.
 
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 client relationships while remaining disciplined in our pricing,
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particularly our certificates of deposit.  At September 30, 2009, our total core deposits increased $34.3 million, or 7.6%, from December 31, 2008.
 
 Our net loss for the year caused our tangible common equity to decrease to $109.5 million, or 10.27% of tangible assets at September 30, 2009 from $111.8 million or 10.01% of tangible assets at December 31, 2008.  Our net loss for the year combined with a $7.8 million increase in the disallowance of deferred tax assets for regulatory capital purposes caused the Bank’s risk-based capital ratio to decrease to 12.02% from 13.21% at December 31, 2008.  At September 30, 2009, the Bank’s risk-based capital ratio exceeded the regulatory limit of 10% to be considered “well-capitalized” by $17.3 million.
 
Progress on Strategic Growth and Diversification Plan
 
Our Strategic Growth and Diversification Plan is built around four core objectives:  decreasing non-performing loans; ensuring costs are appropriate given our targeted future asset base; growing while diversifying by targeting small and mid-sized business owners for relationship-based banking opportunities; and expanding and deepening our relationships with our clients by meeting a higher percentage of our clients’ financial service needs.
 
Progress on the Strategic Growth and Diversification plan has been negatively impacted by the length and severity of the current recession.  The current recession started in December 2007, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER).  Even if it had ended, as some economic observers have indicated, early in the third quarter of 2009, the current contraction would represent the longest period of U.S. economic contraction in the post World War II era.  For comparison, the average length of the ten prior postwar contraction periods was ten months.
 
The decline in the real estate collateral values supporting many of our non-performing loans and OREO led to material increases in impairment reserves on loans, net charge-offs, and valuation allowances on OREO during the quarter.  These non-performing assets represent a significant drag on earnings for a number of reasons, and we are committed to addressing these problem credits in an aggressive, yet prudent, manner within the constraints of current and forecasted market conditions.
 
Our ability to achieve targeted earning asset levels has been hampered by current economic and regulatory conditions.  Our efforts to attract new business banking clients and deepen relationships with current clients are progressing; however, our successes in this arena have resulted in slower asset and income growth rates than would be achieved in normal economic times.  Growth remains a strategic priority, but expectations of future growth are tempered by the reality of the market.  We believe that we will be able to achieve quality, relationship-based loan growth over time and as the economy recovers.
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP which requires us to establish various accounting policies.  Certain of these accounting policies require us 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 us are based on historical experience, projected results, internal cash flow modeling techniques and other factors which we believe are reasonable under the circumstances.
 
Significant accounting policies are presented in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the 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 our financial statements.  We view 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.  We currently view 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.  We maintain our allowance for losses on loans at a level we believe is sufficient to absorb credit losses inherent in our loan portfolio.  The allowance for losses on loans represents our estimate of probable incurred losses in our loan portfolio at each statement of condition date and is based on our review of available and relevant information.
 
One component of our allowance for losses on loans contains allocations for probable inherent but undetected losses within various pools of loans with similar characteristics pursuant to ASC 450-10, Contingencies.  This component is based in part on certain loss factors applied to various loan pools as stratified by us.  In determining the appropriate loss factors for these loan pools, we consider 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 our allowance for losses on loans contains allocations for probable losses that we have identified relating to specific borrowing relationships pursuant to ASC 310-10, Receivables.  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.  We assess the adequacy of the allowance for losses on loans on a quarterly basis and adjust 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 we deem appropriate.  Our 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 our estimates, an additional provision for losses on loans could be required which could adversely affect earnings or our financial position in future periods.  In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination processes, periodically review our allowance for losses on loans and the carrying value of our other non-performing loans, based on information available to them at the time of their examinations.  Any of these agencies could require us to make additional provisions for losses on loans.
 
Securities.  Under ASC 320-10, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities, investment securities must be classified as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading.  We determine 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 we have the positive intent and we have 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 our securities are generally determined by reference to quoted prices from reliable independent sources utilizing observable inputs.  Certain of the 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, our 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.
 
We evaluate 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 ASC 320-10, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities.  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 our ability and intent to retain our 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, we 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 we determine that an investment experienced an OTTI, we must then determine the amount of the OTTI to be recognized in earnings.  If we do not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that we 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 the 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 we intend to sell the security or it is more likely than not we 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.  From time to time we 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.  We file a consolidated federal income tax return. The provision for income taxes is based upon income in our consolidated financial statements, rather than amounts reported on our income tax return.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect of a change in tax rates on our deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment date.
 
Under U.S. GAAP, a valuation allowance is required to be recognized if it is “more likely than not” that a deferred tax asset will not be realized.  The determination of the realizability of the deferred tax assets is highly subjective and dependent upon judgment concerning our evaluation of both positive and negative evidence, our forecasts of future income, applicable tax planning strategies, and assessments of current and future economic and business conditions.  Positive evidence includes the existence of taxes paid in available carry-back years as well as the probability that taxable income will be generated in future periods, while negative evidence includes any cumulative losses in the current year and prior two years and general business and economic trends.  At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we determined that valuation allowances were not necessary, largely based on available tax planning strategies and our projections of future taxable income.  Any reduction in estimated future taxable income may require us to record a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets.  Any required valuation allowance would result in additional income tax expense in the period and could have a significant impact on our future earnings.
 
Positions taken in our tax returns may be subject to challenge by the taxing authorities upon examination.  The benefit of an uncertain tax position is initially recognized in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities.  Such tax positions are both initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement with the tax authority, assuming full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts.  Differences between our position and the position of tax authorities could result in a reduction of a tax benefit or an increase to a tax liability, which could adversely affect our future income tax expense.
 
We believe our tax policies and practices are critical accounting policies because the determination of our tax provision and current and deferred tax assets and liabilities have a material impact on our net income and the carrying value of our assets.  We believe our tax liabilities and assets are adequate and are properly recorded in the consolidated financial statements at September 30, 2009.
 


Average Balances, Net Interest Income, Yields Earned and Rates Paid
 
The following tables provide information regarding (i) 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 September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Cost
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Cost
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans receivable (1)                                               
  $ 747,491     $ 9,648       5.12 %   $ 728,312     $ 10,739       5.87 %
Securities (2)                                               
    222,025       2,742       4.83       261,574       3,278       4.90  
Other interest-earning assets (3)
    26,529       195       2.92       31,143       347       4.43  
Total interest-earning assets
    996,045       12,585       5.01       1,021,029       14,364       5.60  
                                                 
Non-interest earning assets                                                  
    93,065                       82,098                  
Total assets                                                  
  $ 1,089,110                     $ 1,103,127                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Checking accounts                                             
  $ 133,719       74       0.22     $ 104,159       141       0.54  
Money market accounts                                             
    154,347       263       0.68       181,771       887       1.94  
Savings accounts                                             
    118,134       98       0.33       122,037       140       0.46  
Certificates of deposit                                             
    364,876       1,996       2.17       367,993       2,890       3.12  
Total deposits                                          
    771,076       2,431       1.25       775,960       4,058       2.08  
                                                 
Borrowed money:
                                               
Other short-term borrowed money (4)
    11,969       24       0.80       29,140       129       1.76  
FHLB borrowed money (5)(6)
    104,253       734       2.76       94,118       1,270       5.28  
Total borrowed money                                          
    116,222       758       2.55       123,258       1,399       4.44  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    887,298       3,189       1.43       899,218       5,457       2.41  
Non-interest bearing deposits                                                  
    69,341                       63,418                  
Non-interest bearing liabilities                                                  
    17,060                       17,298                  
Total liabilities                                                  
    973,699                       979,934                  
Shareholders’ equity                                                  
    115,411                       123,193                  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,089,110                     $ 1,103,127                  
Net interest-earning assets                                                  
  $ 108,747                     $ 121,811                  
Net interest income / interest rate spread
          $ 9,396       3.58 %           $ 8,907       3.19 %
Net interest margin                                                  
                    3.74 %                     3.47 %
Ratio of average interest-earning assets
to average interest-bearing liabilities
                    112.26 %                     113.55 %
 
 
(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 Bank discount window and repurchase agreements (Repo Sweeps).
(5)
The 2009 period includes an average of $104.3 million of contractual FHLB borrowed money reduced by an average of $31,000 of unamortized deferred premium on the early extinguishment of debt.  Interest expense on borrowed money includes $24,000 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 2.55% compared to the average rate for the period of 2.47%.
(6)
The 2008 period includes an average of $94.6 million of contractual FHLB borrowed money reduced by an average of $531,000 of unamortized deferred premium on the early extinguishment of debt.  Interest expense on borrowed money
 
 
includes $270,000 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 4.44% compared to the average rate for the period of 3.58%.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Cost
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Cost
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans receivable (1)
  $ 750,071     $ 29,400       5.24 %   $ 752,672     $ 34,823       6.18 %
Securities (2)
    232,953       8,805       4.98       251,608       9,529       4.98  
Other interest-earning assets (3)
    29,903       575       2.57       50,492       1,358       3.59  
Total interest-earning assets
    1,012,927       38,780       5.12       1,054,772       45,710       5.79  
                                                 
Non-interest earning assets                                                  
    88,101                       85,156                  
Total assets                                                  
  $ 1,101,028                     $ 1,139,928                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Checking accounts                                             
  $ 127,032       281       0.30     $ 105,791       498       0.63  
Money market accounts                                             
    158,125       881       0.74       187,363       3,152       2.25  
Savings accounts                                             
    118,216       304       0.34       123,822       465       0.50  
Certificates of deposit                                             
    367,274       6,810       2.48       374,514       10,185       3.63  
Total deposits                                          
    770,647       8,276       1.44       791,490       14,300       2.41  
                                                 
    Borrowed money:
                                               
       Other short-term borrowed money (4)
    13,412       77       0.77       25,323       367       1.94  
       FHLB borrowed money (5)(6)
    122,727       2,521       2.71       115,575       4,874       5.54  
       Total borrowed money                                               
    136,139       2,598       2.52       140,898       5,241       4.89  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    906,786       10,874       1.60       932,388       19,541       2.80  
Non-interest bearing deposits
    65,919                       62,357                  
Non-interest bearing liabilities
    15,168                       16,597                  
Total liabilities                                                  
    987,873                       1,011,342                  
Shareholders' equity                                                  
    113,155                       128,586                  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 1,101,028                     $ 1,139,928                  
Net interest-earning assets                                                  
  $ 106,141                     $ 122,384                  
Net interest income / interest rate spread
          $ 27,906       3.52 %           $ 26,169       2.99 %
Net interest margin                                                  
                    3.68 %                     3.31 %
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to
    average interest-bearing liabilities
                    111.71 %                     113.13 %
 
 
(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 Bank discount window and repurchase agreements (Repo Sweeps).
(5)
The 2009 period includes an average of $122.8 million of contractual FHLB borrowed money reduced by an average of $81,000 of unamortized deferred premium on the early extinguishment of debt.  Interest expense on borrowed money includes $157,000 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 2.52% compared to the average rate for the period of 2.36%.
(6)
The 2008 period includes an average of $116.5 million of contractual FHLB borrowed money reduced by an average of $929,000 of unamortized premium on the early extinguishment of debt.  Interest expense on borrowed money includes $1.2 million 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 4.89% compared to the average rate for the period of 3.73%.



Rate/Volume Analysis
 
The following tables detail the effects of changing rates and volumes on 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 September 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                                                      
  $ (1,339 )   $ 283     $ (35 )   $ (1,091 )
Securities                                                      
    (46 )     (497 )     7       (536 )
Other interest-earning assets                                                      
    (118 )     (51 )     17       (152 )
Total net change in income on interest-earning assets                                                
    (1,503 )     (265 )     (11 )     (1,779 )
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                               
Deposits:
                               
Checking accounts                                                   
    (83 )     40       (24 )     (67 )
Money market accounts                                                   
    (577 )     (134 )     87       (624 )
Savings accounts                                                   
    (39 )     (4 )     1       (42 )
Certificates of deposit                                                   
    (875 )     (25 )     6       (894 )
Total deposits                                                 
    (1,574 )     (123 )     70       (1,627 )
Borrowed money:
                               
Other short-term borrowings                                                   
    (71 )     (76 )     42       (105 )
FHLB borrowings                                                   
    (608 )     137       (65 )     (536 )
Total borrowed money                                                 
    (679 )     61       (23 )     (641 )
Total net change in expense on interest-bearing liabilities                                                
    (2,253 )     (62 )     47       (2,268 )
Net change in net interest income                                                        
  $ 750     $ (203 )   $ (58 )   $ 489  




   
Nine Months Ended September 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                                                      
  $ (5,321 )   $ (120 )   $ 18     $ (5,423 )
Securities                                                      
    (22 )     (704 )     2       (724 )
Other interest-earning assets                                                      
    (387 )     (553 )     157       (783 )
Total net change in income on interest-earning assets                                                
    (5,730 )     (1,377 )     177       (6,930 )
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                               
Deposits:
                               
Checking accounts                                                   
    (264 )     100       (53 )     (217 )
Money market accounts                                                   
    (2,109 )     (492 )     330       (2,271 )
Savings accounts                                                   
    (147 )     (21 )     7       (161 )
Certificates of deposit                                                   
    (3,236 )     (199 )     60       (3,375 )
Total deposits                                                 
    (5,756 )     (612 )     344       (6,024 )
    Borrowed money:
                               
       Other short-term borrowings                                                        
    (222 )     (173 )     105       (290 )
       FHLB debt                                                        
    (2,500 )     302       (155 )     (2,353 )
       Total borrowed money                                                      
    (2,722 )     129       (50 )     (2,643 )
Total net change in expense on interest-bearing liabilities                                                
    (8,478 )     (483 )     294       (8,667 )
Net change in net interest income                                                        
  $ 2,748     $ (894 )   $ (117 )   $ 1,737  

Analysis of Statements of Income
 
Net Interest Margin.  Net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2009 increased 27 basis points to 3.74% from 3.47% for the comparable 2008 period.  Net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 increased 37 basis points to 3.68% from 3.31% for the 2008 period.  Our net interest margin expanded as a result of a decrease in the cost of our interest-bearing deposits and 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.  Interest income decreased 12.4% to $12.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $14.4 million for the comparable 2008 period.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, interest income decreased 15.2% to $38.8 million from $45.7 million for the 2008 period.  The weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets decreased 59 and 67 basis points to 5.01% and 5.12%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 when compared to the 2008 periods.  The decreases were primarily a result of lower market rates of interest during 2009 coupled with a 9.4% increase in non-performing assets since December 31, 2008.
 
Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased 41.6% to $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $5.5 million for the comparable 2008 period.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, interest expense decreased 44.4% to $10.9 million from $19.5 million for the 2008 period.
 
Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits decreased 40.1% to $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $4.1 million for the 2008 period.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, interest expense on interest-bearing deposits decreased 42.1% to $8.3 million compared to $14.3 million for the 2008 period.  The average cost of interest-bearing deposits decreased 83 and 97 basis points, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 from the 2008 periods as a result of lower interest rates paid on money market accounts combined with the repricing of certificate of deposit accounts at lower current market interest rates.
 
Interest expense on borrowed money decreased 45.8% to $758,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 from $1.4 million for the 2008 period.  Interest expense on borrowed money decreased 50.4% to $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from $5.2 million for the 2008 period.  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 FHLB debt that is included in total interest expense on borrowed money decreased to $157,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from $1.2 million for the comparable 2008 period.  The premium amortization adversely impacted net interest margin by one basis point and 11 basis points, respectively, for the third quarter of 2009 and the third quarter of 2008.  The remaining unamortized premium totals $17,000 and 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 September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest expense on short-term borrowed money at contractual rates                                                          
  $ 24     $ 129     $ (105 )  
NM
 
Interest expense on FHLB borrowed money at contractual rates                                                          
    710       1,000       (290 )     (29.0 )
Amortization of deferred premium                                                             
    24       270       (246 )  
NM
 
Total interest expense on borrowings                                                             
  $ 758     $ 1,399     $ (641 )     (45.8 )

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest expense on short-term borrowed money at contractual rates                                                          
  $ 77     $ 367     $ (290 )  
NM
 
Interest expense on FHLB borrowed money at contractual rates                                                          
    2,364       3,628       (1,264 )     (34.8 )
Amortization of deferred premium                                                             
    157       1,246       (1,089 )  
NM
 
Total interest expense on borrowings                                                             
  $ 2,598     $ 5,241     $ (2,643 )     (50.4 )

Provision for losses on loans.  Provision for losses on loans was $9.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $1.4 million for the 2008 period.  The provision for losses on loans was $10.8 million compared to $9.4 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 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.  Non-interest income increased to $2.6 million and $7.7 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to a net expense of $850,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and income $3.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  The following tables identify the changes in non-interest income for the periods presented:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Service charges and other fees
  $ 1,479     $ 1,640     $ (161 )     (9.8 )%
Card-based fees
    429       408       21       5.1  
Commission income
    56       88       (32 )     (36.4 )
Subtotal fee based revenues
    1,964       2,136       (172 )     (8.1 )
Income from bank-owned life insurance
    218       349       (131 )     (37.5 )
Other income
    112       124       (12 )     (9.7 )
Subtotal
    2,294       2,609       (315 )     (12.1 )
Security gains (losses), net
    321       (3,470 )     3,791    
NM
 
Other asset gains (losses), net
    (15 )     11       (26 )  
NM
 
Total non-interest income
  $ 2,600     $ (850 )   $ 3,450    
NM
 

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Service charges and other fees
  $ 4,154     $ 4,544     $ (390 )     (8.6 )%
Card-based fees
    1,249       1,203       46       3.8  
Commission income
    197       281       (84 )     (29.9 )
Subtotal fee based revenues
    5,600       6,028       (428 )     (7.1 )
Income from bank-owned life insurance
    552       1,129       (577 )     (51.1 )
Other income
    504       445       59       13.3  
Subtotal
    6,656       7,602       (946 )     (12.4 )
Security gains (losses), net
    1,041       (3,983 )     5,024    
NM
 
Other asset gains (losses), net
    (21 )     8       (29 )  
NM
 
Total non-interest income
  $ 7,676     $ 3,627     $ 4,049       111.6 %

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 our third-party service provider from the sale of non-deposit investment products decreased due to decreased sales activity.  Income from bank-owned life insurance policies 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 $10.2 million and $29.6 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $8.7 million and $24.4 million, respectively, for the 2008 periods.  The following tables identify the changes in non-interest expense for the periods presented:



   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Compensation and mandatory benefits
  $ 3,650     $ 3,789     $ (139 )     (3.7 )%
Retirement and stock related compensation
    372       365       7       1.9  
Medical and life benefits
    475       345       130       37.7  
Other employee benefits
    8       11       (3 )     (27.3 )
Subtotal compensation and employee benefits
    4,505       4,510       (5 )     (0.1 )
Net occupancy expense
    763       865       (102 )     (11.8 )
FDIC insurance premiums
    471       80       391    
NM
 
Professional fees
    754       379       375       98.9  
Furniture and equipment expense
    526       562       (36 )     (6.4 )
Data processing
    407       387       20       5.2  
Marketing
    155       289       (134 )     (46.4 )
OREO related expenses
    1,343       89       1,254    
NM
 
Loan collection expenses
    290       311       (21 )     (6.8 )
Other general and administrative expense
    1,034       1,203       (169 )     (14.0 )
Total non-interest expense
  $ 10,248     $ 8,675     $ 1,573       18.1 %

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Compensation and mandatory benefits
  $ 12,288     $ 11,266     $ 1,022       9.1 %
Retirement and stock related compensation
    1,373       654       719       109.9  
Medical and life benefits
    1,055       1,020       35       3.4  
Other employee benefits
    42       85       (43 )     (50.6 )
Subtotal compensation and employee benefits
    14,758       13,025       1,733       13.3  
Net occupancy expense
    2,410       2,406       4       0.2  
FDIC insurance premiums
    1,738       120       1,618    
NM
 
Professional fees
    1,708       865       843       97.5  
Furniture and equipment expense
    1,581       1,656       (75 )     (4.5 )
Data processing
    1,246       1,329       (83 )     (6.2 )
Marketing
    571       675       (104 )     (15.4 )
OREO related expenses
    1,754       279       1,475    
NM
 
Loan collection expenses
    818       404       414       102.5  
Other general and administrative expense
    3,035       3,645       (610 )     (16.7 )
Total non-interest expense
  $ 29,619     $ 24,404     $ 5,215       21.4 %

Compensation and mandatory benefits expense increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 period due to nine months of compensation costs associated with the mid-2008 hiring of Business Banking Relationship Managers and managers in loan operations and retail branches.  Retirement and stock related compensation increased mainly due to the absence of a $698,000 credit relating to our deferred compensation plans recorded in the 2008 period.  During the third quarter of 2009, we amended our deferred compensation plan agreements to eliminate the ability of plan participants to diversify out of our common stock and to require distributions be made in our common stock.  As a result, changes in the price of our common stock on shares held within the plan are no longer required to be recorded as compensation expense under U.S. GAAP.  Prior to the amendment, changes in the price of our common stock on shares held within the plan were recorded as an adjustment to retirement and stock related compensation.
 
Our FDIC insurance premiums increased $391,000 and $1.6 million, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 due to the adoption of the FDIC’s Restoration Plan.  The increases in our FDIC insurance premiums included the industry-wide rate increases effective in 2009, the FDIC’s second quarter of 2009 special assessment, and the utilization of the FDIC insurance premium credits in 2008.  Our FDIC insurance premiums could increase in the near term due to industry-wide increases in assessment rates.
 
Professional fees also increased $375,000 and $843,000, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the 2008 periods as a result of increased 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.  During 2009, we have incurred $622,000 in expenses relating to the shareholder derivative demand.
 
Costs related to OREO properties also increased during the quarter and year to date periods primarily due to increased valuation allowances and required expenses on our properties.  Of the increase, $1.1 million was directly related to the increase in the valuation reserve of one commercial real estate property caused by the decline in its net realizable value.
 
The efficiency ratio for the third quarter of 2009 improved to 85.4% from 107.7% for the 2008 period primarily due to the absence of impairment on available-for-sale securities in the 2009 period.  The core efficiency ratio was 87.5% and 73.6%, respectively, for the same periods.  The efficiency ratio and core efficiency ratio were negatively affected by increased non-interest expense as discussed above.  The efficiency ratio and core efficiency ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were 83.2% and 83.9%, respectively, compared to 81.9% and 69.7% for the 2008 periods.  The ratios for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were negatively affected by the increased non-interest expense as previously discussed.  The efficiency and core efficiency ratios are presented in the following table for the periods indicated:

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Efficiency ratio:
                       
Non-interest expense                                                                
  $ 10,248     $ 8,675     $ 29,619     $ 24,404  
Net interest income plus non-interest income
  $ 11,996     $ 8,057     $ 35,582     $ 29,796  
Efficiency ratio                                                                
    85.4 %     107.7 %     83.2 %     81.9 %
                                 
Core efficiency ratio:
                               
Non-interest expense 
  $ 10,248     $ 8,675     $ 29,619     $ 24,404  
Special assessment – FDIC insurance                                                                
                (495 )      
Non-interest expense – as adjusted
    10,248       8,675       29,124       24,404  
                                 
Net interest income plus non-interest income
  $ 11,996     $ 8,057     $ 35,582     $ 29,796  
Adjustments:
                               
Security (gains) losses, net                                                             
    (321 )     3,470       (1,041 )     3,983  
Other asset (gains) losses, net
    15       (11 )     21       (8 )
Amortization of deferred premium on the early extinguishment of debt
    24       270       157       1,246  
Net interest income plus non-interest income – as adjusted                                                           
  $ 11,714     $ 11,786     $ 34,719     $ 35,017  
Core efficiency ratio                                                                
    87.5 %     73.6 %     83.9 %     69.7 %
 
Management has historically used an efficiency ratio that is a non-U.S. 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 and expense (as calculated under U.S. 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-U.S. GAAP measure in its analysis of our performance.  The core efficiency ratio is different from the U.S. GAAP-based efficiency ratio.  The U.S. 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 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 U.S. GAAP efficiency ratio, the core efficiency ratio enhances investors’ understanding of our business and performance.  The measure is also believed to be useful in understanding our 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 our financial performance, and better reflects our 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 compensates for these limitations by providing detailed reconciliations between U.S. GAAP information and our core efficiency ratio as noted above; however, these disclosures should not be considered an alternative to U.S. GAAP.
 
Income Tax Benefit.  The income tax benefit totaled $3.0 million for the third quarter of 2009 compared to $1.0 million for the comparable 2008 period.  The increase in income tax benefit was due to higher pre-tax losses for the 2009 period compared to the 2008 period.  The income tax benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $2.3 million compared to $2.4 million for the comparable 2008 period.
 
Changes in Financial Condition
 
Securities. The size and composition of our securities portfolio is managed 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 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 September 30, 2009:
                             
Government sponsored entity (GSE) securities
  $ 56,150     $ 56,022     $ 1,703     $     $ 57,725  
Mortgage-backed securities
    9,840       9,735       439             10,174  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    66,080       64,690       1,460       (1,168 )     64,982  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
    50,962       50,369       1,495       (149 )     51,715  
Pooled trust preferred securities
    30,359       27,189             (6,235 )     20,954  
Equity securities
    5,837             327             327  
    $ 219,228     $ 208,005     $ 5,424     $ (7,552 )   $ 205,877  
                                         

   
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 $205.9 million at September 30, 2009 compared to $251.3 million at December 31, 2008.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we sold $9.2 million of GSE securities and with a weighted average maturity of 2.3 years and $1.4 million of commercial mortgage-backed securities.  The sales resulted in gains totaling $1.0 million.  We utilized the proceeds from the sales and from $33.0 million of maturities and paydowns of GSE securities to repay overnight and maturing FHLB borrowings during 2009.
 
The collateralized mortgage obligation portfolio is comprised of 90% 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 0.48% at September 30, 2009.
 
The commercial mortgage-backed securities portfolio consists mainly of short-term, senior 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% of the collateral defaulting over the next year with recovery rates of fifty-cents-on-the-dollar with no risk to principal.
 
Our investments in 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 September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we 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 $193,000 and $161,000, respectively, in gross unrecognized holding gains at September 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:

   
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
       
   
Amount
   
% of Total
   
Amount
   
% of Total
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial loans:
                             
Commercial and industrial
  $ 69,058       9.2 %   $ 64,021       8.5 %     7.9 %
Commercial real estate – owner occupied
    91,463       12.2       85,565       11.4       6.9  
Commercial real estate – non-owner occupied
    218,700       29.3       222,048       29.6       (1.5 )
Commercial real estate – multifamily
    58,118       7.8       40,503       5.4       43.5  
Commercial construction and land development
    60,801       8.1       70,848       9.5       (14.2 )
    Total commercial loans
    498,140       66.6       482,985       64.4       3.1  
                                         
Retail loans:
                                       
One-to-four family residential
    189,067       25.2       203,797       27.2       (7.2 )
Home equity lines of credit
    57,082       7.6       58,918       7.8       (3.1 )
Retail construction and land development
    2,965       0.4       2,650       0.4       11.9  
Other
    1,210       0.2       1,623       0.2       (25.4 )
Total retail loans
    250,324       33.4       266,988       35.6       (6.2 )
                                         
Total loans receivable, net of unearned fees
  $ 748,464       100.0 %   $ 749,973       100.0 %     (0.2 )%

At September 30, 2009, the net loan portfolio included $175.2 million of variable-rate loans indexed to the prime lending rate as listed in the Wall Street Journal and another $256.4 million of variable-rate loans tied to other indices.
 
Total loans remained stable at $748.5 million at September 30, 2009 from $750.0 million at December 31, 2008.  The execution of our Strategic Growth and Development Plan and our 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 $15.2 million from December 31, 2008.
 
Historically we have invested, on a participating basis, in loans originated by other lenders and loan syndications to supplement the direct origination of our commercial and construction loan portfolio.  We 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.  We continue to reduce our exposure on these types of loans.  Participations and syndication loans outstanding at September 30, 2009 totaled $26.3 million in construction and land development loans, $27.6 million in loans secured by commercial real estate, and $283,000 in commercial and industrial loans.  Total participations and syndications by state are presented in the table below for the dates indicated.



   
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
       
   
Amount
   
% of Total
   
Amount
   
% of Total
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Illinois
  $ 21,840       40.3 %   $ 25,012       41.3 %     (12.7 )%
Indiana
    13,151       24.3       13,215       21.8       (0.5 )
Ohio
    9,399       17.3       9,734       16.1       (3.4 )
Florida
    4,778       8.8       6,590       10.9       (27.5 )
Colorado
    2,640       4.9       3,103       5.1       (14.9 )
Texas
    1,679       3.1       1,732       2.9       (3.1 )
New York
    700       1.3       1,150       1.9       (39.1 )
Total participations and syndications
  $ 54,187       100.0 %   $ 60,536       100.0 %     (10.5 )%

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

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Balance at beginning of period                                                                
  $ 14,934     $ 10,403     $ 15,558     $ 8,026  
Provision for losses on loans                                                                
    9,430       1,441       10,767       9,355  
Charge-offs                                                                
    (3,623 )     (3,246 )     (5,677 )     (8,833 )
Recoveries                                                                
    58       66       151       116  
Balance at end of period                                                                
  $ 20,799     $ 8,664     $ 20,799     $ 8,664  

   
September 30,
 2009
   
December 31,
2008
   
September 30,
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Allowance for losses on loans                                                                                    
  $ 20,799     $ 15,558     $ 8,664  
Total loans receivable, net of unearned fees                                                                                    
    748,464       749,973       742,298  
Allowance for losses on loans to total loans                                                                                    
    2.78 %     2.07 %     1.17 %
Allowance for losses on loans to non-performing loans
    37.15       28.44       18.13  

Allowance for losses on loans was $20.8 million at September 30, 2009, $15.6 million at December 31, 2008 and $8.7 million at September 30, 2008.  The allowance for losses on loans to total loans was 2.78% at September 30, 2009 compared to 2.07% and 1.17%, respectively, at December 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008.  Net charge-offs during the third quarter of 2009 included the charge-offs of home equity lines of credit totaling $1.6 million and partial charge-offs of $1.8 million on several collateral dependent non-owner occupied commercial real estate and construction and land development loans.  The third quarter provision for losses on loans was also impacted by the increase in impairment reserves of $4.8 million on three hospitality loans and $491,000 on a condominium project.
 
When we determine a non-performing collateral dependent loan has a collateral shortfall, we will charge-off the collateral shortfall.  As a result, we are 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 $8.6 million on $21.1 million of collateral dependent non-performing loans through September 30, 2009 and impairment reserves totaling $11.0 million on other non-performing loans at September 30, 2009.
 
The following table identifies impaired loans as of the dates presented.

   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Impaired loans:
           
With a valuation reserve                                                                           
  $ 22,959     $ 20,219  
With no valuation reserve required                                                                           
    31,766       27,259  
Total impaired loans                                                                           
  $ 54,725     $ 47,478  
Valuation reserve relating to impaired loans                                                                              
  $ 11,006     $ 5,930  
Average outstanding impaired loans                                                                              
    50,181       32,676  

At September 30, 2009, we had $8.9 million of loan modifications meeting the definition of a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) that were performing in accordance with their agreements and accruing interest that are included above in our impaired loans with no valuation reserve required.  The modified loans include one commercial and industrial relationship totaling $5.9 million and one non-owner occupied commercial real estate relationship totaling $2.9 million.  The loan modifications included short-term extensions of maturity, interest only payments or payment modifications to better match the timing of cash flows due under the modified terms with the cash flows from the borrowers’ operations.
 
Non-performing Assets.  The following table provides information relating to 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.



   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Non-accrual loans:
     
Commercial loans:
           
Commercial and industrial                                                                                
  $ 2,488     $ 2,551  
Commercial real estate – owner occupied                                                                                
    3,230       4,141  
Commercial real estate – non-owner occupied                                                                                
    23,495       22,337  
Commercial real estate – multifamily                                                                                
    631       342  
Commercial construction and land development                                                                                
    20,072       20,428  
Total commercial loans                                                                                
    49,916       49,799  
                 
Retail loans:
               
One-to-four family residential                                                                                
    4,619       3,048  
Home equity lines of credit                                                                                
    1,158       1,570  
Retail construction and land development                                                                                
    279       279  
Other                                                                                
    8       5  
Total retail loans                                                                                
    6,064       4,902  
Total non-accrual loans                                                                                
    55,980       54,701  
Other real estate owned, net                                                                                     
    7,421       3,242  
Total non-performing assets                                                                                  
    63,401       57,943  
90 days past due and still accruing interest                                                                                     
    605       605  
Total non-performing assets plus 90 days past due loans still accruing interest                                                                                
  $ 64,006     $ 58,548  
Non-performing assets to total assets                                                                                     
    5.88 %     5.16 %
Non-performing loans to total loans                                                                                     
    7.48 %     7.29 %

Non-performing assets increased $5.4 million, or 9.3%, to $63.4 million at September 30, 2009 from $57.9 million at December 31, 2008.  Increases in non-performing assets include the transfer to non-accrual status of:
 
•  
three non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan relationships totaling $3.3 million;
•  
two commercial construction and land development loan relationships totaling $5.8 million;
•  
various one-to-four family loans totaling $3.6 million; and
•  
various home equity lines of credit totaling $1.9 million.
 
The above increases in non-performing assets were partially offset by the following:
 
 
the sale of one owner occupied commercial real estate loan totaling $887,000;
•  
partial charge-offs totaling $1.5 million on two non-owner occupied commercial real estate relationships;
•  
partial charge-offs totaling $1.9 million on six commercial construction and land development borrowing relationships;
•  
the transfer to accruing status of $1.3 million of one-to-four family residential loans that were brought current; and
•  
charge-offs totaling $1.7 million on home equity lines of credit.
 
During 2009, we transferred commercial construction and land development loans totaling $5.5 million to OREO at their net realizable value.  We also transferred $548,000 of one-to-four family residential loans to OREO of which we sold $479,000 subsequent to the transfer into OREO.  We have also recorded valuation allowances totaling $1.3 million which were directly related to the increase in
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the valuation reserves on our real estate property caused by the declines in net realizable values.
 
The following table provides the detail for non-accrual syndications and purchased participations by state as of the dates indicated.

   
September 30,  2009
   
December 31,
2008
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Illinois                                                             
  $ 10,662     $ 12,261       (13.0 )%
Indiana                                                             
    5,302       5,423       (2.2 )
Florida                                                             
    4,778       3,643       31.2  
Total non-performing syndications and purchased participations                                                         
  $ 20,742     $ 21,327       (2.7 )
Percentage to total non-performing loans
    37.1 %     39.0 %        
Percentage to total syndications and purchased participations                                                         
    38.3       35.2          

Potential Problem Assets.  Potential problem assets, defined as loans classified substandard, doubtful, or loss pursuant to our internal loan grading system that do not meet the definition of a non-performing loan, totaled $4.9 million at September 30, 2009 and $6.1 million at December 31, 2008.  The decrease from December 31, 2008 was a result of the payoff of a $2.7 million multifamily commercial real estate loan previously classified as a potential problem asset which has since been performing according to the loan agreement and removed from this classification.  We also identified two loans in one relationship as potential problem assets during the third quarter of 2009.  The relationship includes a $1.6 million owner occupied commercial real estate loan and a $39,000 commercial and industrial loan.
 
Deposits and Borrowed Money.  The following table sets forth the dollar amount of deposits and the percentage of total deposits in each category offered at the dates indicated:

   
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
       
   
Amount
   
% of Total
   
Amount
   
% of Total
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Core deposits:
                             
Non-interest bearing checking accounts
  $ 81,367       9.6 %   $ 63,485       7.7 %     28.2 %
Interest bearing checking accounts
    102,092       12.1       96,069       11.6       6.3  
Money market accounts
    138,854       16.4       134,997       16.4       2.9  
Savings accounts
    118,370       14.0       114,633       13.9       3.3  
Subtotal core deposits
    440,683       52.0       409,184       49.7       7.7  
Certificates of deposit
    353,868       41.7       356,227       43.3       (0.7 )
Non-municipal deposits
    794,551       93.8       765,411       92.9       3.8  
Municipal core deposits
    42,024       5.0       39,221       4.8       7.1  
Municipal certificates of deposit
    10,603       1.2       19,465       2.3       (45.5 )
Municipal deposits
    52,627       6.2       58,686       7.1       (10.3 )
Total deposits
  $ 847,178       100.0 %   $ 824,097       100.0 %     2.8  

Deposits increased to $847.2 million at September 30, 2009 from $824.1 million at December 31, 2008.  The increase was primarily a result of a $31.5 million increase in non-municipal core deposit accounts.  This increase was partially offset by a decrease of $11.2 million in total certificates of deposit.  Investments in our branch network, technological infrastructure, human capital, and brand have enhanced our ability to translate existing and new customer relationships into deposit balances in the current environment.  We continue to be disciplined in pricing our certificates of deposit.
 
    The decline in municipal deposits during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was attributable primarily to seasonal factors.  While we maintain strong relationships with our municipal customers, and municipal deposits continue to comprise an important funding source, we are lowering our 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, we offer 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 that we own.  The swept funds are not recorded as deposits and instead are classified as other short-term borrowed money which generally provides a lower-cost funding alternative as compared to FHLB advances.  At September 30, 2009, we had $14.9 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.
 
Borrowed money consisted of the following at the dates indicated:

   
September 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                                                             
    0.65 %   $ 14,901       0.82 %   $ 17,512  
Federal Reserve Board discount window
    0.50       3,900              
Overnight federal funds purchased                                                             
                0.45       10,800  
Secured borrowings from FHLB – Indianapolis:
                               
Maturing in 2009 – variable-rate                                                              
    0.47       5,000       0.65       30,000  
Maturing in 2009 – fixed-rate                                                              
    2.47       36,000       2.14       74,000  
Maturing in 2010 – fixed-rate                                                              
    2.59       20,000       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       1,122       6.71       1,146  
Maturing in 2018 – fixed-rate (1)                                                              
    5.54       2,647       5.54       2,647  
Maturing in 2019 – fixed-rate (1)                                                              
    6.30       6,804       6.30       7,007  
              86,573               144,800  
Less:  deferred premium on early extinguishment of debt                                                           
            (17 )             (175 )
Net FHLB – Indianapolis borrowed money
            86,556               144,625  
Total borrowed money                                                                
          $ 105,357             $ 172,937  
Weighted-average contractual interest rate
    2.62 %             2.13 %        

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

At September 30, 2009, we borrowed $3.9 million from the Federal Reserve Bank discount window.  During the third quarter of 2009, the maximum amount borrowed from the FRB was $4.6 million and the weighted-average rate paid during the quarter was 0.50%.
 
At September 30, 2009, we 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.  We did not utilize this line of credit during the three months ended September 30, 2009.
 
Capital Resources.  Shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2009 was $109.5 million compared to $111.8 million at December 31, 2008.  The decrease was primarily due to our net loss for the year to date period.
 
Pursuant to our informal regulatory agreement with the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), we are prohibited from repurchasing shares without prior approval from the OTS.  We did not repurchase any common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.  In March of 2008, we announced a new share repurchase plan for an additional 530,000 shares.  At September 30, 2009, we had 448,612 shares remaining to be repurchased under this plan.  Since our initial public offering, we have repurchased an aggregate of 14,054,160 shares of 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 September 30, 2009, the Bank was deemed to be “well-capitalized” and in excess of regulatory requirements set by the OTS.  The decrease in the Bank’s capital ratios from December 31, 2008 are a result of the Bank’s net loss for the year to date period combined with a $7.8 million increase in the amount of estimated deferred tax assets disallowed for regulatory capital purposes mainly due to a change in our estimate during the third quarter of 2009 of deferred tax assets dependent on future taxable income.  The total amount of disallowed deferred tax assets for regulatory capital purposes was $12.9 million and $5.1 million, respectively, at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.  Determining the amount of deferred tax assets included or excluded in periodic regulatory capital calculations requires significant judgment when assessing a number of factors.  In assessing the amount of the disallowed deferred tax asset, we consider a number of relevant factors including the amount of deferred tax assets dependent on future taxable income, the amount of taxes that could be recovered through loss carry backs, the reversal of temporary book tax differences, projected future taxable income within one year, tax planning strategies, and OTS limitations.  Using all information available to us at each statement of condition date, these factors are reviewed and can and do vary from period to period.  The current regulatory capital requirements and the actual capital levels of the Bank at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are provided below:

   
Actual
   
To Be Adequately Capitalized
    To Be Well-Capitalized
 
   
Amount
 
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
 Ratio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
As of September 30, 2009:
                                 
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
  $ 102,839     12.02 %   $ 68,455     >8.00 %   $ 85,569     >10.00  %
Tier 1 (core) capital to risk-weighted assets
    92,019     10.75       34,227    
>4.00
      51,341    
>6.00
 
Tier 1 (core) capital to adjusted total assets
    92,019     8.63       42,646    
>4.00
      53,307    
>5.00
 
Tangible capital to adjusted total assets
    92,019     8.63       15,992    
>1.50
      21,323    
>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
 
Liquidity, represented by cash and cash equivalents, is a product of operating, investing, and financing activities.  Our 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 majority of our securities are classified 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.  At September 30, 2009, we had cash and cash equivalents of $22.3 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 $78.2 million and increases in the balance of deposit accounts totaling $23.0 million.  The above cash inflows were partially offset by purchases of $31.4 million in available-for-sale securities, the net repayment of FHLB borrowed money totaling $58.2 million, the repayment of short-term borrowed money totaling $9.5 million, and net loan fundings and principal payments received of $9.9 million.
 
Our sources of funds are used primarily to meet ongoing commitments, fund loan commitments, fund maturing certificates of deposit and savings withdrawals, and maintain a securities portfolio.  We anticipate that we will continue to have sufficient funds to meet current commitments.
 
The liquidity needs of our 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 with the OTS, we are prohibited from paying dividends, distributing capital or repurchasing our common stock without prior approval from the OTS.  At September 30, 2009, the parent company had $6.2 million in cash and cash equivalents.  We do not anticipate that these restrictions will have a material adverse impact on our 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 September 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)                                               
  $ 61,306     $ 15,679     $ 1,750     $ 7,838     $ 86,573  
Short-term borrowed money (2)
    18,801                         18,801  
Operating leases                                               
    497       570       306       2,161       3,534  
Dividends payable on common stock
    109                         109  
    $ 80,713     $ 16,249     $ 2,056     $ 9,999     $ 109,017  

(1)
Does not include interest expense at the weighted-average contractual rate of 3.05% for the periods presented.
(2)
Does not include interest expense at the weighted-average contractual rate of 0.62% for the periods presented.

See the “Deposits and Borrowed Money” section for further discussion surrounding FHLB borrowed money.  The 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.
 
We also have commitments to fund certificates of deposit which are scheduled to mature within one year or less.  These deposits total $305.7 million at September 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 here.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Obligations.  We are party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers.  These financial instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the statement of condition.  Our 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.  We use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as we do for on-balance sheet instruments.
 
The following table details the amounts and expected maturities of significant commitments at September 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                                                                         
  $ 8,958     $     $ 48     $ 250     $ 9,256  
       Commercial real estate – owner occupied 
    5,648                   55       5,703  
       Commercial real estate – non-owner occupied 
    8,707             98       43       8,848  
       Commercial real estate – multifamily                                                                         
    7,506                         7,506  
       Commercial construction and land development 
    1,484       183                   1,667  
       Retail                                                                         
    1,272                         1,272  
Commitments to fund unused construction loans 
    11,420       229                   11,649  
Commitments to fund unused lines of credit
    44,880       2,235       28       44,478       91,621  
Letters of credit                                                                         
    8,881       254             3,439       12,574  
Credit enhancements                                                                         
    14,805       5,416             6,164       26,385  
    $ 113,561     $ 8,317     $ 174     $ 54,429     $ 176,481  

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.
 
We also have 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 our account.  Since we, in accordance with the terms and conditions of a Reimbursement Agreement between the FHLB and us, 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 we had funded the project initially.  Our current lending strategy does not include originating new or additional credit enhancements.
 
Item 3.       Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
We, like other financial institutions, are 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 our assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet contracts.  IRR is primarily the result of imbalances between the price sensitivity of our assets and 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.
 
We maintain 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 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 and one outside director.  The results of the monthly meetings are reported to the 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 our capital position, review the current and prospective liquidity positions, and monitor alternative funding sources.  The policy requires management to measure overall IRR exposure using NPV analysis and earnings-at-risk analysis.
 
NPV is defined as the net present value of existing assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet contracts.  NPV analysis measures the sensitivity of 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 September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, an analysis of 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 September 30, 2009
   
At December 31, 2008
 
 
   
$ Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
   
$ Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
     
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Assumed Change in Interest Rates
      (Basis Points)
                                     
  +300     $ 201,883     $ 15,188       8.1 %   $ 164,766     $ 9,082       5.8 %
  +200       198,742       12,047       6.5       163,073       7,389       4.7  
  +100       194,288       7,593       4.1       160,467       4,783       3.1  
        0       186,695                   155,684              
  -100       167,358       (19,337 )     (10.4 )     142,862       (12,822 )     (8.2 )
  -200       143,074       (43,621 )     (23.4 )     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 earnings.
 
A key assumption we control for use in our earnings-at-risk analysis is the assumed repricing sensitivity of our non-maturing core deposit accounts.  The following assumptions were used for the
 
repricing of non-maturity core deposit accounts.

   
Percentage of Deposits Maturing
In First Year
 
   
September 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 projected changes in net interest income over a twelve month period for the various interest rate change (rate shocks) scenarios at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

     
Percentage Change in
Net Interest Income
Over a Twelve Month
Time Period
 
     
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
Assumed Change in Interest Rates
      (Basis Points):
             
  +300       (2.3 )%     (3.3 )%
  +200       (1.5 )     (1.8 )
  +100       (0.8 )     (0.7 )
  -100       3.7       1.2  
  -200       2.5       1.6  

The earnings-at-risk analysis suggests we are 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 2.3% in year one; and if interest rates were to move down 100 basis points, net interest income would be expected to increase 3.7% 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 assets and liabilities along with changes in interest rates.
 
We manage our 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.  On a quarterly basis, the ALCO reviews the calculations of all IRR measures for compliance with the Board approved tolerance limits.  At September 30, 2009, we were in compliance with all of our tolerance limits with the exception of the NPV tolerance limit for a movement in rates down 200 basis points.  Given the current low level of interest rates, we do not believe this exception is material.
 
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 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 September 30, 2009 that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.
 
Management evaluated, with the participation of the 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 disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit 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 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 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 or 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 applicable tax laws.  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 the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carry forward period are reduced.  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)
We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 or during October 2009.  Under our repurchase plan publicly announced on March 20, 2008 for 530,000 shares, we have 448,612 shares that may yet be purchased.  We are currently prohibited from repurchasing our 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)
Not applicable.
 
(b)
Not applicable.
 
(c)
Not applicable.
 
(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 July 31, 2009.
(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:  November 9, 2009
By:
/s/ Thomas F. Prisby
   
Thomas F. Prisby, Chairman of the Board and
   
Chief Executive Officer
     
Date:  November 9, 2009
By:
/s/ Charles V. Cole
   
Charles V. Cole, Executive Vice President and
   
Chief Financial Officer



EXHIBIT INDEX
 
       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 Certification                                                
50


EX-31.1 2 exhibit31-1_093009.htm EXHIBIT 31.1 09/30/09 exhibit31-1_093009.htm

CERTIFICATION

I, Thomas F. Prisby, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of CFS Bancorp, Inc. (Registrant);

2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.
The Registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

 
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 
(b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.
The Registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

 
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


Date: November 9, 2009
/s/ Thomas F. Prisby
 
Thomas F. Prisby
 
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
 
 

EX-31.2 3 exhibit31-2_093009.htm EXHIBIT 31.2 09/30/09 exhibit31-2_093009.htm

CERTIFICATION

I, Charles V. Cole, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of CFS Bancorp, Inc. (Registrant);

2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.
The Registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

 
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 
(b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.
The Registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

 
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


Date: November 9, 2009
/s/ Charles V. Cole
 
Charles V. Cole
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 

EX-32.0 4 exhibit32-0_093009.htm EXHIBIT 32.0 09/30/09 exhibit32-0_093009.htm

SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATIONS


I, Thomas F. Prisby, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and Charles V. Cole, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of CFS Bancorp, Inc. (Company), hereby certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:

 
(1)
The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the three months ended September 30, 2009 (Report) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C 78m(a) or 78o(d)), and

 
(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


Date:
November 9, 2009
By:
/s/ Thomas F. Prisby
     
Thomas F. Prisby
     
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
       
       
       
Date:
November 9, 2009
By:
/s/ Charles V. Cole
     
Charles V. Cole
     
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has been provided to CFS Bancorp, Inc. and will be retained by CFS Bancorp, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
 
 

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