10-Q 1 mar3109_10q.htm 1ST QUARTER 2009- 10Q mar3109_10q.htm




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

FORM 10-Q


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


For the quarterly period ended:   March 31, 2009
 
 
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 
For the transition period ended:  ____________ to ____________
 
Commission File Number: 000-31929

SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

CALIFORNIA
68-0454068
(State of Incorporation)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
202 West Napa Street Sonoma, California
95476
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(707) 935-3200
(Registrant's 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   x                                           No   ¨
 
Indicate by a 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   x (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)   Smaller reporting company   ¨    
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Yes ¨                                           No  x

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's Common Stock, no par value, as of April 30, 2009 was 2,326,803.

 
 
 

 

INDEX

Part I  Financial Information
Page Number
   
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited):
 
   
3
   
4
   
5
   
7
   
8
   
11
 
 Item 1A. Risk Factors
12
   
12
   
25
   
25
   
 Part II  Other Information
 
   
25
   
26
   
26
   
26
   
26
   
 Item 6. Exhibits
26
   
27
   
28

 

 
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Part I
Item 1.               The information furnished in these interim statements reflects all adjustments and accruals which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for such periods.  The results of operations in the interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
March 31, 2009 (Unaudited), December 31, 2008 (Audited)
and March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)
   
March 31,
 2009
   
December 31,
 2008
   
March 31,
 2008
 
ASSETS
                 
Cash and due from banks
  $ 6,266,975     $ 17,959,020     $ 6,375,749  
Interest-bearing due from banks
    9,626,534       274,035       6,895,623  
Total cash and cash equivalents
    15,893,509       18,233,055       13,271,372  
Investment securities available-for-sale at fair value
    6,532,448       6,578,924       3,278,041  
Investment securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $14,150,697, $14,028,111 and $14,604,518 respectively)
    13,848,226       13,862,911       14,228,473  
Loans and lease financing receivables, net
    274,661,982       262,376,784       248,126,995  
Premises and equipment, net
    698,879       734,091       817,415  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,715,610       1,678,547       1,659,121  
Other real estate owned
    243,610       285,665       320,416  
Cash surrender value of life insurance
    10,874,230       10,777,482       10,460,165  
Other assets
    7,328,016       7,420,622       5,863,485  
Total assets
  $ 331,796,510     $ 321,948,081     $ 298,025,483  
LIABILITIES
                       
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 48,800,308     $ 48,279,759     $ 49,534,037  
Interest-bearing transaction deposits
    29,109,747       31,062,597       32,523,931  
Savings and money market deposits
    91,953,928       88,317,397       75,938,300  
Time deposits, $100,000 and over
    58,919,208       50,694,468       50,915,989  
Other time deposits
    35,253,932       35,591,280       31,570,905  
Total deposits
    264,037,123       253,945,501       240,483,162  
Other borrowings
    21,200,000       30,000,000       22,300,000  
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
    6,990,769       7,142,484       6,154,221  
Total liabilities
    292,227,892       291,087,985       268,937,383  
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                       
Preferred stock, no par value; $1,000 per share liquidation preference; 2,000,000 shares authorized; 8,653 Series A and 433 Series B at March 31, 2009 and none at December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2008 issued and outstanding
    8,661,334       0       0  
Common stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 2,313,821 shares at March 31, 2009, 2,290,657 shares at December 31, 2008 and 2,288,709 shares at March 31, 2008 issued and outstanding
    16,586,608       16,402,084       16,222,864  
Additional paid-in-capital
    2,664,333       2,577,855       2,583,348  
Retained earnings
    11,666,701       11,863,688       10,275,643  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)income
    (10,358 )     16,469       6,245  
Total shareholders' equity
    39,568,618       30,860,096       29,088,100  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 331,796,510     $ 321,948,081     $ 298,025,483  

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

 
 
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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008

   
2009
   
2008
 
INTEREST INCOME
           
Loans and leases
  $ 4,447,587     $ 4,931,754  
Taxable securities
    52,863       51,926  
Tax-exempt securities
    134,776       135,832  
Federal funds sold and other
    6,866       27,921  
Dividends
    52       23,867  
Total interest income
    4,642,144       5,171,300  
INTEREST EXPENSE
               
Interest-bearing transaction deposits
    8,641       13,148  
Savings and money market deposits
    228,534       415,892  
Time deposits, $100,000 and over
    385,894       548,153  
Other time deposits
    224,070       328,293  
Other borrowings
    236,162       294,727  
Total interest expense
    1,083,301       1,600,213  
NET INTEREST INCOME
    3,558,843       3,571,087  
Provision for loan and lease losses
    630,000       220,000  
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
PROVISION FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES
    2,928,843       3,351,087  
NON-INTEREST INCOME
    479,164       556,934  
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,357,216       1,428,292  
Premises and equipment
    243,734       228,705  
Other
    1,044,402       724,777  
Total non-interest expense
    2,645,352       2,381,774  
Income before provision for income taxes
    762,655       1,526,247  
Provision for income taxes
    204,769       498,958  
NET INCOME
  $ 557,886     $ 1,027,289  
Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock
               
   discount
    (60,726 )     0  
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO
               
COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
  $ 497,160     $ 1,027,289  
                 
EARNINGS PER SHARE AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
               
Basic
  $ .22     $ .46  
Diluted
  $ .22     $ .45  
Dividends declared per common share
  $ .30     $ .30  
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
               
Basic
    2,283,580       2,243,775  
Diluted
    2,295,447       2,307,051  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
For the three months ended March 31, 2009 (Unaudited), and the years ended
December 31, 2008 (Audited) and 2007 (Audited)
   
Comprehensive
 
Preferred
 
Common Stock
   
Additional Paid-in
   
Retained
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
       
   
Income
 
Stock
 
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Total
 
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2007
            2,283,047     $ 15,479,556     $ 1,872,648     $ 9,206,716     $ (154,849 )   $ 26,404,071  
Redemption and retirement  of stock
            (100,415 )     (689,422 )             (2,243,816 )             (2,933,238 )
Stock options exercised and related tax benefits
            60,177       626,019       358,353                       984,372  
Cash dividend of $.60 per share
                                    (1,371,471 )             (1,371,471 )
Stock options vested
                            216,473                       216,473  
Restricted stock vested and related tax benefits
                    162,750       7,935                       170,685  
Net income for the year
  $ 4,343,538                                 4,343,538               4,343,538  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Unrealized holding gains on securities available- for-sale arising during the year, net of taxes of $83,819
    119,850                                                    
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes
    119,850  
              
                                    119,850       119,850  
Total comprehensive income
  $ 4,463,388                                                    
BALANCE AT   DECEMBER 31, 2007
              2,242,809       15,578,903       2,455,409       9,934,967       (34,999 )     27,934,280  
Redemption and retirement  of stock
              (1,190 )     (8,526 )             (13,414 )             (21,940 )
Stock options exercised and related tax benefits
              49,038       668,957       72,318                       741,275  
Cash dividend of $.60 per share
                                      (1,373,226 )             (1,373,226 )
Stock options vested
                              64,805                       64,805  
Restricted stock vested and related tax benefit
                      162,750       (14,677 )                     148,073  
Net income for the year
  $ 3,315,361                                 3,315,361               3,315,361  
Other comprehensive  
    income, net of tax: Unrealized holding gains on securities available- for-sale arising during the year, net of taxes of $35,994
    51,468                                                    
Other comprehensive  
  loss, net of taxes
    51,468                                         51,468       51,468  
Total comprehensive income
  $ 3,366,829                                                    
 
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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Continued)
For the three months ended March 31, 2009 (Unaudited), and the years ended
December 31, 2008 (Audited) and 2007 (Audited)
   
Comprehensive
   
Preferred
   
Common Stock
   
Additional Paid-in
   
Retained
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
       
   
Income
   
Stock
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Total
 
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2008
                2,290,657     $ 16,402,084     $ 2,577,855     $ 11,863,688     $ 16,469     $ 30,860,096  
Issuance of preferred stock
        $ 8,653,000                                               8,653,000  
Dividends on preferred stock
                                          (52,392 )             (52,392 )
Amortization/ Accretion of preferred stock,net
          8,334                               (8,334 )             0  
Stock options exercised and related tax benefits
                  23,164       184,524       29,019                       213,543  
Cash dividend of $.30 per share
                                          (694,147 )             (694,147 )
Stock options vested
                                  16,772                       16,772  
Restricted stock vested
                                  40,687                       40,687  
Net income for the year
  $ 557,886                                       557,886               557,886  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Unrealized holding loss on securities available- for-sale arising during the year, net of taxes of $18,762
    (26,827 )                                                        
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes
    (26,827 )                                             (26,827 )     (26,827 )
Total comprehensive income
  $ 531,059                                                          
                                                                 
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2009
          $ 8,661,334       2,313,821     $ 16,586,608     $ 2,664,333     $ 11,666,701     $ (10,358 )   $ 39,568,618  
                                                                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008

   
2009
   
2008
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net income
  $ 557,886     $ 1,027,289  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Provision for loan and lease losses
    630,000       220,000  
Depreciation
    57,594       56,472  
Amortization and other
    15,572       18,487  
Stock-based compensation expense
    57,459       55,626  
Provision for foreclosed real estate
    42,055       0  
Net change in interest receivable
    (37,063 )     23,088  
Net change in cash surrender value of life insurance
    (96,748 )     (106,012 )
Net change in other assets
    140,387       467,580  
Net change in interest payable and other liabilities
    (204,107 )     (223,078 )
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    1,164,035       1,539,452  
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Purchases of securities available-for-sale
    0       (1,007,500 )
Proceeds from maturing securities held-to-maturity
    0       310,000  
Proceeds from maturing securities available-for-sale
    0       6,000,000  
Net change in loans and leases
    (12,915,198 )     (1,929,193 )
Purchases of premises and equipment
    ( 22,382 )     ( 81,432 )
NET CASH (USED IN)PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    (12,937,580 )     3,291,875  
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Net change in demand, interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits
    2,204,230       (4,256,064 )
Net change in time deposits
    7,887,392       8,691,527  
Proceeds from issuance of Preferred stock
    8,653,000       0  
Cash dividend paid
    (694,147 )     (686,613 )
Net change in FHLB borrowings
    (8,800,000 )     (5,200,000 )
Stock options exercised
    184,524       557,561  
NET CASH PROVIDED BY( USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    9,434,999       (893,589 )
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (2,339,546 )     3,937,738  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    18,233,055       9,333,634  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 15,893,509     $ 13,271,372  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Cash paid during the year for:
               
Interest expense
  $ 1,086,766     $ 1,295,781  
Income taxes
  $ 95,570     $ 12,156  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH ACTIVITIES:
               
Loans transferred to other real estate owned
  $ 0     $ 320,416  
Net change in unrealized gains and losses on securities
  $ (45,589 )   $ 70,087  
Net change in deferred income taxes on unrealized gains on securities
  $ 18,762     $ (28,843 )
Accrued preferred stock dividends
  $ (52,392 )   $ 0  
Amortization/Accretion of preferred stock discount/premium, net
  $ (8,334 )   $ 0  

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

 
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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
MARCH 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

In the opinion of Management, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments of a normal recurring nature, which are necessary to present fairly the financial condition of Sonoma Valley Bancorp and Subsidiary (the "Company") at March 31, 2009 and results of operations for the three months then ended.

Certain information and footnote disclosures presented in our annual financial statements are not included in these interim financial statements.  Accordingly, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results through December 31, 2009.

Note 2 - Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sonoma Valley Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary, Sonoma Valley Bank.  All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Note 3 - Commitments

We had no outstanding performance letters of credit at March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008.

Note 4 - Net Income Per Common Share

Net income per share available for common shareholders is calculated by using the weighted average common shares outstanding.  The weighted average number of common shares used in computing the net income per common share for the period ending March 31, 2009 was 2,283,580 and for the period ending March 31, 2008 was 2,243,775.

Net income per share (diluted) available for common shareholders is calculated by using the weighted average common shares (diluted) outstanding.  The weighted average number of common shares (diluted) used in computing the net income per common share (diluted) for the period ending March 31, 2009 was 2,295,447 and for the period ending March 31, 2008 was 2,307,051.

Note 5 - Stock Option Accounting

We have a stock-based employee and director compensation plan.  We adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, prospectively to all employee awards granted, modified, or settled after January 1, 2003. Options were granted in 2004, 2007 and 2008 under the fair value method.  Awards under our plan generally vest over five years.  Restricted stock was granted in July 2006 that vests over three and five years beginning July 2007.  The cost related to stock-based employee and director compensation is included in the determination of net income for the periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.
 
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Note 6 - Employee Benefit Plans

We provide retirement plans to its key officers and directors.  The plans are unfunded and provide for payment to the officers and directors specified amounts for specified periods after retirement.  The amount of pension expense related to this plan, and the components of pension expense for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:

   
Directors
   
Officers
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Service cost
  $ 10,305     $ 9,355     $ 31,235     $ 68,727  
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
    7,945       6,632       6,855       38,951  
Amortization of unrecognized liability at transition
    (2,259 )     (2,320 )     65,547       63,948  
Net periodic pension cost recognized
  $ 15,991     $ 13,667     $ 103,637     $ 171,626  
 
Note 7 -  Fair Value Measurement
 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting principals, and expands disclosures about fair value measurement.  Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157, which enhances the disclosures about financial instruments carried at fair value.  The adoption of SFAS No. 157 did not have an impact on the company’s financial condition or results of operations.
 
In general, fair values determined by:
 
Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access.

Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.  Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any market activity for the asset or liability.

The following table presents information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2009, and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.

At March 31, 2009
 
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Available-for-sale securities
$6,532,448
$12,715
$6,519,733
$0

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The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument above:

Securities available-for-sale – Securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs for equity securities and Level 2 inputs for all other investment securities.  For equity securities, the Company obtains the fair value measurements from NASDAQ and for investment securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service.  The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions among other things.

The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period.  Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are included in the table below.
 
March 31, 2009
 
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Impaired Loans
$11,154,905
$0
$11,154,905
$0
Other Real Estate Owned
$     243,610
$0
$     243,610
$0
 
Impaired loans – The fair value of impaired loans and other real estate owned is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, market value of similar debt, enterprise value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows.  Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans.  At March 31, 2009 substantially all of the total impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral.  In accordance with SFAS 157, impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy.  When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2.  When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.
 
Note 8 -  Stockholder’s Equity

On February 20, 2009, we completed the issuance of $8,653,000 of Series A preferred stock and related warrant for Series B preferred stock under the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program.  The preferred stock has a cumulative dividend of 5% per annum for five years and, unless redeemed, 9% thereafter.  The liquidation amount is $1,000 per share.  The proceeds were recorded in equity based on the relative fair value of the preferred stock and warrant.

Preferred stock dividends, including accretion of the discount, were $60,726 for the first quarter in 2009

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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP
For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
ASSETS
 
Average
 Balance
   
Income/
 Expense
   
Yield/
 Rate 
   
Average
 Balance
   
Income/
 Expense
   
Yield/
 Rate
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans(2):
                                   
Commercial
  $ 183,155,354     $ 3,023,922       6.70 %   $ 179,736,036     $ 3,474,731       7.78 %
Consumer
    38,056,848       594,713       6.34 %     29,541,266       559,799       7.62 %
Real estate construction
    29,057,761       456,510       6.37 %     24,299,229       512,949       8.49 %
Real estate mortgage
    20,197,225       344,300       6.91 %     18,554,987       353,823       7.67 %
Tax exempt loans (1)
    2,099,035       42,636       8.24 %     2,209,027       45,323       8.25 %
Leases
    17,634       0       0.00 %     20,980       539       10.33 %
Unearned loan fees
    (227,360 )                     (393,933 )                
Total loans
    272,356,497       4,462,081       6.64 %     253,967,592       4,947,164       7.83 %
Investment securities
                                               
Available for sale:
                                               
Taxable
    6,562,678       52,915       3.27 %     5,832,909       52,115       3.59 %
Hold to maturity:
                                               
Taxable
    0       0       0.00 %     0       0       0.00 %
Tax exempt (1)
    13,857,462       204,206       5.98 %     14,391,616       205,806       5.75 %
Total investment securities
    20,420,140       257,121       5.11 %     20,224,525       257,921       5.13 %
Federal funds sold
    0       0       0.00 %     171,428       1,208       2.83 %
FHLB stock
    1,565,200       0       0.00 %     1,808,896       23,678       5.26 %
Total due from banks/interest-bearing
    10,712,227       6,868       0.26 %     2,590,792       26,713       4.15 %
Total interest-earning assets
  $ 305,054,064     $ 4,726,070       6.28 %   $ 278,763,233     $ 5,256,684       7.58 %
Noninterest-bearing assets:
                                               
Reserve for loan losses
    (5,046,979 )                     (3,753,995 )                
Cash and due from banks
    5,013,880                       5,691,343                  
Premises and equipment
    719,315                       817,163                  
Other real estate owned
    284,731                       38,732                  
Other assets
    18,315,958                       16,441,433                  
Total assets
  $ 324,340,969                     $ 297,997,909                  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Interest- bearing deposits
                                               
Interest-bearing transaction
  $ 29,551,433     $ 8,641       0.12 %   $ 31,781,651     $ 13,148       0.17 %
Savings deposits
    87,759,695       228,534       1.06 %     75,213,289       415,892       2.22 %
Time deposits over $100,000
    55,168,874       385,894       2.84 %     47,356,638       548,153       4.66 %
Other time deposits
    34,629,877       224,070       2.62 %     30,186,551       328,293       4.37 %
Total interest-bearing deposits
    207,109,879       847,139       1.66 %     184,538,129       1,305,486       2.85 %
Other borrowings
    27,624,444       236,162       3.47 %     29,791,209       294,727       3.98 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    234,734,323     $ 1,083,301       1.87 %     214,329,338     $ 1,600,213       3.00 %
Non interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Non interest-bearing demand deposits
    47,422,063                       48,391,059                  
Other liabilities
    7,730,856                       6,292,439                  
Shareholders' equity
    34,453,727                       28,985,073                  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 324,340,969                     $ 297,997,909                  
Interest rate spread
                    4.41 %                     4.58 %
Interest income
          $ 4,726,070       6.28 %           $ 5,256,684       7.58 %
Interest expense
            1,083,301       1.44 %             1,600,213       2.31 %
Net interest income/margin
          $ 3,642,769       4.84 %           $ 3,656,471       5.27 %

(1)
Fully tax equivalent adjustments are based on a federal income tax rate of 34% in 2009 and 2008.
(2)
Non accrual loans have been included in loans for the purposes of the above presentation.  Loan fees of approximately $60,873 and $120,322 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, were amortized to the appropriate interest income categories.
 
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Item 1A.                      Risk Factors

If Economic Conditions Deteriorate, Our Results of Operations and Financial Condition could be Adversely Impacted.

Our financial results may be adversely affected by changes in prevailing economic conditions, including decreases in real estate values, changes in interest rates which may cause a decrease in interest rate spreads, adverse employment conditions, the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government and other significant external events, including credit availability from correspondent banks. Adverse changes in the economy may also have a negative effect of the ability of borrowers to make timely repayments of their loans, which could have an adverse impact on earnings.

Our Securities Portfolio may be Negatively Impacted by Fluctuations in Market Value.

Our securities portfolio may be impacted by fluctuations in market value, potentially reducing accumulated other comprehensive income and/or earnings. Fluctuations in market value may be caused by decreases in interest rates, lower market prices for securities and lower investor demand. Our securities portfolio is evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment on at least a quarterly basis. If this evaluation shows an impairment to cash flow connected with one or more securities, a potential loss to earnings may occur.


Forward Looking Statements

With the exception of historical facts stated herein, the matters discussed in this Form 10-Q are “forward looking” statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results.  Such “forward looking” statements include, but are not necessarily limited to statements regarding anticipated levels of future revenues and earnings from the operation of Sonoma Valley Bancorp’s wholly owned subsidiary, Sonoma Valley Bank (“Bank”), projected costs and expenses related to operations of our liquidity, capital resources, and the availability of future equity capital on commercially reasonable terms.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, in addition to the other factors discussed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and subsequent periodic reports, the following; (i) increased competition from other banks, savings and loan associations, thrift and loan associations, finance companies, credit unions, offerors of money market funds, and other financial institutions; (ii) the risks and uncertainties relating to general economic and political conditions, both domestically and internationally, including, but not limited to, inflation, or natural disasters affecting the primary service area of our major industries; or (iii) changes in the laws and regulations governing the Bank’s activities at either the state or federal level.  Readers of this Form 10-Q are cautioned not to put undue reliance on “forward looking” statements which, by their nature, are uncertain as reliable indicators of future performance.  We disclaim any obligation to publicly update these “forward looking” statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 
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For the Three Month Periods
Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008

Overview

We reported net income of $557,886 for the first three months of 2009 compared with $1,027,289 for the first three months of 2008.   The $469,403 decrease in net income is largely attributable to a $410,000 increase in the provision for loan losses and a $129,000 increase in the accrual for FDIC assessment due to increases in the premium and in anticipation of a special assessment.  On a per share basis, net income equaled $.22 compared with $.46 per share during the same period in 2008.

Return on average total assets on an annualized basis for the three-month period was 0.70% in 2009 and 1.39% in 2008.  The decline in the return on assets is the result of a 45.7% or $469,403 decline in net income combined with a 8.8% increase in average assets from $298.0 million as of March 31, 2008 to $324.3 million as of March 31, 2009.  Return on average shareholders' equity on an annualized basis at the end of the first quarter 2009 and 2008 was 6.57% and 14.25%, respectively.  The lower return on equity is the result of $469,403 decline in net income combined with the 18.9% or $5.5 million increase in average equity from $29.0 million in 2008 to $34.5 million as of March 31, 2009.

At March 31, 2009, total assets were $331.8 million, a 3.06% increase over $321.9 million as of December 31, 2008 and an 11.33% increase over $298.0 million as of March 31, 2008.  We showed loans of $279.7 million at March 31, 2009 compared with $267.4 million and $251.9 million as of December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2008, increases of 4.60% and 11.02%, respectively.  Deposits increased 4.0% or $10.1 million from $253.9 million as of December 31, 2008 and increased 9.8% or $23.6 million from $240.5 as of March 31, 2008 to $264.0 million as of March 31, 2009. The increase in deposits is a result of $8.2 million growth in CD’s greater than $100,000 in response to various promotions offered by the Bank and an increase of $3.6 million in savings deposit.  The loan-to-deposit ratio increased slightly to 105.9% at March 31, 2009 from 105.3% at December 31, 2008 and 104.8% at March 31, 2008.

Total shareholders equity increased by $8,708,522 or 28.2% during the quarter.  At March 31, 2009, we  reported net income of $557,886.  In March, we paid out $694,147 for cash dividends declared in February 2009.  In July 2006, 26,000 restricted stock options were granted to senior employees with a fifth of the shares vesting each year over a five-year period and 3,000 shares of restricted stock were granted to a senior employee with a third of the shares vesting over a three-year period. In 2009, equity was increased by $40,687 year to date to reflect the expense for this restricted stock. In June 2007, 10,000 unqualified stock options were granted to a director with a fifth of the options vesting each year over a five year period. Additionally, in December, 2007, 7,410 unqualified stock options were granted to two directors with one third vesting immediately and two thirds vesting over a two year period. In 2009, equity has been increased by $5,012 and $4,191, respectively, for these 2007 grants. In January 2008, 10,000 incentive stock options were awarded to a senior employee with a fifth of the options vesting each year over a five year period. In 2009, equity increased by $3,487 year to date. In April 2008, 10,000 unqualified stock options were granted to a director with a fifth of the options vesting each year over a five year period. In 2009, equity increased $4,083 year to date for these options. The net income figure of $557,866 reflects an expense for the incentive stock options of $3,487, restricted stock options of $40,687, and the unqualified stock options of $13,285; therefore, the net effect of the stock option transactions relative to equity was zero.  Directors exercised 23,164 options which added $184,524 to the capital accounts.  The tax benefit of these options was $29,019, which also increased equity. In February, 2009, we issued 8,653 shares of Series A Senior Preferred and 433 shares of Series B Warrant Preferred to the U.S. Treasury for an aggregate purchase price of $8,653,000.  The net effect of this activity results in capital of $39,568,618 as of March 31, 2009, compared to capital of $30,860,096 as of December 31, 2008.  

 
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Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Section 404”) requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to prescribe rules requiring the establishment, maintenance and evaluation of an issuer’s internal control of financial reporting.  We certified compliance for the year ended December 31, 2008.  Our external independent auditors are required to attest to and report on management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting beginning December 31, 2009.  Our management and staff  have worked diligently evaluating and documenting the internal control systems in order to allow our management to report on our internal control over financial reporting.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is the difference between total interest income and total interest expense.  Net interest income, adjusted to a fully taxable equivalent basis, as shown on the table- Average Balances, Yields and Rates Paid, on page 11, is higher than net interest income on the statement of income because it reflects adjustments applicable to tax-exempt income from certain securities and loans ($83,926 in 2009 and $85,384 in 2008, based on a 34% federal income tax rate).

The slight decline in net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2009 (stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis) is a result of the net effect of a $530,614 decrease in interest income offset by a slightly smaller decrease in interest expense of $516,912, showing a net increase of $13,702.  The decline in both interest income and interest expense is a result of the 200 plus basis point decline in the Fed Funds rate and prime rate since March 31, 2008. The Fed Funds rate decreased from 2.25% at the end of March 2008 to .25% at the end of March 2009  and the prime lending rate decreased from 5.25% to 3.25%.

Net interest income (stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis) expressed as a percentage of average earning assets, is referred to as net interest margin.  In 2009, our net interest margin decreased forty-three basis points to 4.84%, from 5.27% for the same period in 2008.  This is a result of the strong growth in time deposits greater than $100,000, which receives the highest interest rates paid on deposits. The yield on interest earning assets declined by 130 basis points while the yield on interest bearing liabilities declined by only 113 basis points.

Interest Income

As previously stated, interest income (stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis) decreased by $531,000 to $4.7 million in the first three months of 2009, a 10.1% decrease from the $5.2 million realized during the same period in 2008.

The $531,000 decrease in interest income is a result of the net effect of the $26.3 million (9.4%) growth in earning assets from $278.8 million for the first quarter of 2008 to $305.1 million for the first quarter of 2009; offset by a 130 basis point decline in the yield on earning assets from 7.58% in 2008 to 6.28% in 2009.

The gain in volume of average earning assets was responsible for a $293,000 increase in interest income, offset by a decrease in interest rates which was responsible for a $824,000 decrease in interest income, for a net decrease in interest income of $531,000.

 
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Interest Expense

Total interest expense for the first three months of 2009 decreased by $517,000 to $1.1 million from $1.6 million for the same period of 2008.  The average rate paid on all interest-bearing liabilities decreased from 3.00% in 2008 to 1.87% in 2009, a decrease of 113 basis points.  Average balances of interest-bearing liabilities increased from $214.3 million to $234.7 million, a 9.5% gain in interest-bearing liabilities.

The gain in volume of average balances was responsible for a $74,000 increase in interest expense offset by lower interest rates paid which was responsible for a $591,000 decrease in interest expense for a net decrease of $517,000.

Individual components of interest income and interest expense are provided in the table-Average Balances, Yields and Rates Paid on page 11.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses charged to operations as of March 31, 2009 was $630,000 compared to $220,000 in 2008.  The provision for loan losses is based on our monthly evaluation of the loan portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses in relation to total loans outstanding.  We have experienced strong loan growth during the first quarter of 2009 and we anticipate loan growth will continue, which will require additional provisions for loan losses.  Additionally, there are regulatory concerns about concentrations of commercial real estate loans and loans to developers, and about the decline in collateral values across our lending area.  We have a concentration of commercial real estate loans and we determined that it is prudent to continue making a provision for loan losses. In addition to the above, in recent months the economy has demonstrated growing weakness and real estate values have declined further. We are monitoring our loan portfolio in order to be aware of any concerns which may develop.

At the quarter ending March 31, 2009 the non-performing assets to total loans ratio was 2.18% compared to 0.27% for the same period of 2008.  Non accrual loans were $5.9 million as of March 31, 2009 compared to $339,000 as of March  31, 2008, an increase of $5.5 million.  Loans charged-off were $672,000 and recoveries were $51,000 as of March 31, 2009 compared with $144,000 in charge-offs and $8,000 in recoveries for the same period in 2008.  The increase in charge offs in 2009 is a result of multiple issues including an increase in total loans, a significant and growing recession continuing in 2009 which caused more business failures and borrowers to become delinquent and unable to payback their loans, and a material drop in real estate values in the Bank’s lending area. See pages 19 and 20 for a discussion of the allowance for loan losses.

Non-interest Income

Non-interest income of $479,164 decreased 14.0% or $77,770 over the $556,934 recorded in the comparable period in 2008. A decline in service charges on deposit accounts represents 49.3% of the overall decline in non-interest income. Service charges on deposit accounts declined $38,328 or 10.99% from $348,801 as of March 31, 2008 to $310,473 as of March 31, 2009. Most categories of service charges showed small increases however,  the charges on checks written against insufficient funds declined by $30,439.

 
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Other fee income represents 39.2% of the $77,770 decline in non-interest income. Other fee income declined $30,512 or 31.8% as of March 31, 2009 from $95,962 as of March 31, 2008 to $65,450  in 2009.  The decrease in income is a result of a $15,661 decrease in income the Bank earns from loan referrals, which decreased from $17,761 as of March 31, 2008 to $2,100 for the same period of 2009.  Also contributing to the decrease in other fee income was a decrease of $9,584 in merchant credit card income from $37,271 in 2008 to $27,687 in 2009. Additionally, there  was a decline of $2,937 in money transfer fees for funds sent to Mexico from $3,989 as of March 31, 2008 to $1,052 as of March 31, 2009.

All other non-interest income showed a 7.96% decrease, or $8,930, from $112,171 in 2008 to $103,241 in 2009.  This is a result of a decrease in the income generated by bank owned life insurance policies.  Income on the policies was $106,012 as of March 31, 2008 compared to $96,748 as of March 31, 2009.  The decline in earnings on these policies is a result of the current low interest rates and a decline in the value of the investment portfolios of the life insurance companies.

Non-interest Expense

Total non-interest expense increased $263,578 or 11.07% to $2.65 million for the first three months of 2009 compared to $2.38 million in the comparable period of 2008.  Non-interest expense on an annualized basis represented 3.31% of average total assets in 2009 compared with 3.21% in the comparable period in 2008. The expense/asset ratio is a standard industry measurement of a bank’s ability to control its overhead or non-interest costs.

Salaries and benefits decreased $71,076 in 2009 and was $1.36 million for the first three months of 2009 compared  to $1.43 million for the first three months of 2008.    Total full time equivalent employees as of March 31, 2009 were 53 compared to 51 full time equivalent in 2008.  As of March 31, 2009, assets per employee were $6.3 million compared with $5.8 million as of March 31, 2008.  Management tries to utilize efficiencies to stabilize the growth in full time equivalent employees, although we have added employees to better manage our loan operations and tighten standards.

Expense related to premises and equipment increased 6.6% to $243,734 in 2009 from $228,705 for the same period of 2008, an increase of $15,029.  The increase in expense in 2009 is the result of a $7,288 increase in software expense due to upgrades in our on line banking product, $3,648 increase in lease expense and smaller increases in other categories of premises and equipment.

Other operating expenses increased 44.1% in 2009 to $1,044,402 from $724,777 in 2008, an increase of $319,625. The increase is a result of a $129,000 increase in the accrual for the FDIC assessment due to increases in premiums, from $36,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 to $165,000 as of March 31, 2009. Additionally the FDIC will need to do a special assessment to maintain an appropriate level in the fund which should cause additional increases throughout the year. Loan expense has increased $114,135 during the first quarter of 2009. This is due to a $42,055 write down on foreclosed property and an accrual of $64,346 for a provision on unfunded loan commitments. There was also an $86,868 increase in professional fees from $254,755 as of March 31, 2008 to $341,623. This is a result of increases in legal fees-corporate matters and legal fees-loan collection expense of $58,537 and $22,387, respectively.

 
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Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes decreased to an effective tax rate of 26.85% for the three months of 2009 compared with 32.69% for the three months of 2008.  The lower effective tax rate is a reflection of tax benefits received for options exercised and tax credits resulting from the Bank’s investment in California affordable housing. Income taxes reported in the financial statements include deferred taxes resulting from timing differences in the recognition of items for tax and financial reporting purposes.

BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Investments

Investment securities were $20.4 million at March 31, 2009, a .30% decrease from the $20.4 million at December 31, 2008 and a 16.42% increase from $17.5 million at March 31, 2008.  The decline in the portfolio is a result of strong loan demand and the need to utilize maturing and called investments to fund loans.  We will usually maintain an investment portfolio of securities rated A or higher by Standard and Poor's and or Moody's Investors Service.  Local tax-exempt bonds are occasionally purchased without an A rating.

Securities are classified as held to maturity (HTM) if we have both the intent and the ability to hold these securities to maturity.  As of March 31, 2009, we had securities totaling $13.8 million with a market value of $14.2 million categorized as HTM.  Decisions to acquire municipal securities, which are generally placed in this category, are based on tax planning needs and pledge requirements.

Securities are classified as available for sale (AFS) if we intend to hold these debt securities for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity.  Investment securities which are categorized as AFS are acquired as part of the overall asset and liability management function and serve as a primary source of liquidity.  Decisions to acquire or dispose of different investments are based on an assessment of various economic and financial factors, including, but not limited to, interest rate risk, liquidity and capital adequacy.  Securities held in the AFS category  are recorded at market value, which was $6.53 million compared to an amortized cost of $6.52 million as of March 31, 2008.

There were sixteen equity securities of $13,000 in the AFS portfolio and five securities of $1.5 million in the HTM portfolio that are temporarily impaired as of March 31, 2009. Unrealized losses totaled $35,000 on equity securities and $80,000 on municipal securities. Of the above, 15 equity securities or $12,000 in the AFS portfolio and one municipal security of $51,000 in the HTM portfolio that have been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or more as of March 31, 2009.    The primary cause of the impairment of these securities is interest rate volatility due to market volatility and downgrades of municipal insurers causing municipal securities to rely on the underlying rating of the municipality which is typically lower than AAA rated.  It is our intention to carry the securities to maturity date, at which time we will receive face value for the securities at no loss. The equity securities are minimal shares of local and peer group banks so that we may better review their financial and compensation information.

Although the quoted market values fluctuate, investment securities are generally held to maturity, and accordingly, gains and losses to the income statement are recognized upon sale, or at such time as management determines that a permanent decline in value exists.  In our opinion, there was no investment in securities at March 31, 2009 that constituted a material credit risk to the Company.  The lower market value to amortized costs was a result of the increase in market interest rates and not an indication of lower credit quality. At the present time there is some uncertainty in the market relative to the companies insuring the municipal securities that we hold. We are monitoring this situation very closely and believe that the municipalities will be able to fulfill their obligations and there will be no need to rely on the insurance companies for payment. If the insurance companies are down graded it could lower the rating on the securities and therefore effect the fair value.

 
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Loans

Our loan portfolio was $279.7 million at March 31, 2009, or 105.9% of total deposits. This compares with $267.4 million, or 105.3% of total deposits, at December 31, 2008 and $251.9 million, or 104.8% of total deposits, at March 31, 2008.  A comparative schedule of average loan balances is presented in the table on page 11; period-end and year-end balances are presented in the following table.

   
March 31,
 2009
   
Percentage
 of Total
   
December 31,
 2008
   
Percentage
 of Total
   
March 31,
 2008
   
Percentage
 of Total
 
                                     
Commercial
  $ 191,388,415       68.4 %   $ 182,975,920       68.4 %   $ 177,950,151       70.5 %
Consumer
    38,154,607       13.6 %     36,549,623       13.7 %     29,784,989       11.8 %
Real estate construction
    30,092,429       10.7 %     27,918,414       10.4 %     25,594,481       10.2 %
Real estate mortgage
    20,302,172       7.3 %     20,163,163       7.5 %     18,930,063       7.5 %
Leases
    17,634       0.0 %     17,634       0.0 %     19,884       0.0 %
      279,955,257       100.0 %     267,624,754       100.0 %     252,279,568       100.0 %
Deferred loan fees and costs, net
    (250,931 )             (215,470 )             (345,779 )        
Allowance for loan and lease losses
    (5,042,344 )             (5,032,500 )             (3,806,794 )        
                                                 
    $ 274,661,982             $ 262,376,784             $ 248,126,995          


Risk Elements

The majority of our loan activity is with customers located within Sonoma County.  Approximately 91.7% of the total loan portfolio is secured by real estate located in our service area.  Significant concentrations of credit risk may exist if a number of loan customers are engaged in similar activities and have similar economic characteristics.  We believe we have policies in place to identify problem loans and to monitor concentrations of credits.

Based on its risk management review and a review of its loan portfolio, management believes that its allowance for loan losses for the quarter ending March 31, 2009, is sufficient to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio. This assessment is based upon the best available information and does involve uncertainty and matters of judgment.  Accordingly, the adequacy of the loan loss reserve cannot be determined with precision, but is subject to periodic review, and could be susceptible to significant change in future periods.

Non-Performing Assets

Non-performing assets consist of loans on non-accrual status, delinquent loans past due greater that 90 days and other real estate owned (“OREO”).  Management classifies all loans as non-accrual loans when they become more than 90 days past due as to principal or interest, or when the timely collection of interest or principal becomes uncertain, if earlier, unless they are adequately secured and in the process of collection.

 
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A loan remains in a non-accrual status until both principal and interest have been current for six months and meets cash flow or collateral criteria, or when the loan is determined to be uncollectible and is charged off against the allowance for loan losses, or in the case of real estate loans, is transferred to other real estate owned.  OREO represents assets held through loan foreclosure or recovery activities. As of March 31, 2009 we had $243,610 classified as OREO compared to $285,665 as of December 31, 2008 and $320,416 as of March 31, 2008.

There were $5.9 million non-accrual loans and no loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing at March 31, 2009 up from $351,000 non-accrual loans and no loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing at March 31, 2008.  There were $2.6 million in non-accrual loans 90 days or more past due at March 31, 2009 and $118,000 loans in non-accrual status and 90 days or more past due as of March 31, 2008. Occasionally, we will have more loans in non-accrual status than are 90 days past due following the guidelines in the above paragraph or if management determines the collection of principal or interest is unlikely.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated.  The allowance is increased by provisions charged to operating expense and reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries.  The allowance is based on estimates, and ultimate losses may vary from the current estimates.  These estimates are reviewed monthly and, as adjustments become necessary, they are reported in earnings in the periods in which they become known.

The review process is intended to identify loan customers who may be experiencing financial difficulties.  In these circumstances, a specific reserve allocation or charge-off may be recommended.  Other factors considered by management in evaluating the adequacy of the allowance include:  loan volume, historical net loan loss experience, the condition of industries and geographic areas experiencing or expected to experience economic adversities, credit evaluations and current economic conditions.  The allowance for loan losses is not a precise amount, but based on the factors above, represents management's best estimate of losses that may be ultimately realized from the current loan portfolio.

Worsening conditions in the general economy and real estate markets will likely continue to adversely affect the loan portfolio, which could necessitate materially larger provisions for loan losses than in prior periods. The drastic changes in the availability of credit during 2008 and continuing into 2009 has negatively impacted most asset values which serve as collateral to the majority of the Bank’s loans. However, as of March 31, 2009, we believe the overall allowance for loan losses is adequate based on our analysis of conditions at that time.

At March 31, 2009, the allowance for loan losses was $5.0 million, or 1.80% of period-end loans, compared with $5.0 million, or 1.88% at December 31, 2008 and $3.8 million, or 1.51% at March 31, 2008. The increase in the allowance is a result of the loan growth and our review and analysis of the portfolio, which includes the  deterioration in real estate values and extraordinarily poor economic conditions.

Net charge-offs to average loans increased when compared with the prior year.  We recorded net charge-offs of $620,000 or .92% of average loans as of March 31, 2009 compared to March 31, 2008 which showed charge offs of $136,000 or .22% of average loans.  The increase in charge offs is a direct result of the economic downturn, falling asset values and increased risk associated with borrowers of all types.

 
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An analysis of the changes in the allowance for loan losses, including charge-offs and recoveries by loan categories, is presented below.

   
For the Three
Months Ended
 3/31/09 
   
For the Year
Ended
 12/31/08
   
For the Three
Months Ended
 3/31/08
 
Balance beginning of year
  $ 5,032,500     $ 3,723,217     $ 3,723,217  
Charge-offs:
                       
Commercial
    (438,253 )     (519,318 )     (91,308 )
Consumer
    (233,058 )     (508,758 )     (52,773 )
Total charge-offs
    (671,311 )     (1,028,076 )     (144,081 )
Recoveries:
                       
Commercial
    48,800       218,812       4,223  
Consumer
    2,355       8,547       3,435  
Total recoveries
    51,155       227,359       7,658  
                         
Net recoveries (charge-offs)
    (620,156 )     (800,717 )     (136,423 )
Provision charged to operations
    630,000       2,110,000       220,000  
Balance end of period
  $ 5,042,344     $ 5,032,500     $ 3,806,794  
Ratio of net charge-offs annualized to average loans
    0.92 %     0.31 %     0.22 %
Balance in allowance as a percentage  of loans outstanding at period end
    1.80 %     1.88 %     1.51 %

Deposits

A comparative schedule of average deposit balances is presented in the table on page 11; period-end and year-end deposit balances are presented in the following table.

   
March 31,
 2009
   
Percentage  of Total
   
December 31,
 2008
   
Percentage
  of Total
   
March 31,
 2008
   
Percentage  of Total
 
                                     
Interest-bearing transaction deposits
  $ 29,109,747       11.0 %   $ 31,062,597       12.2 %   $ 32,523,931       13.5 %
Savings deposits
    91,953,928       34.8 %     88,317,397       34.8 %     75,938,300       31.6 %
Time deposits, $100,000 and over
    58,919,208       22.3 %     50,694,468       20.0 %     50,915,989       21.2 %
Other time deposits
    35,253,932       13.4 %     35,591,280       14.0 %     31,570,905       13.1 %
Total interest-bearing  deposits
    215,236,815       81.5 %     205,665,742       81.0 %     190,949,125       79.4 %
Demand deposits
    48,800,308       18.5 %     48,279,759       19.0 %     49,534,037       20.6 %
Total deposits
  $ 264,037,123       100.0 %   $ 253,945,501       100.0 %   $ 240,483,162       100.0 %


Total deposits increased by $10.1 million (3.97%) during the 3 months of 2009 to $264.0 million from $253.9 million at December 31, 2008 and increased by 9.80% from $240.5 million as of March 31, 2008.  Time deposits greater than $100,000, savings deposits and non-interest bearing demand showed increases over year end 2008.  Time deposits greater that $100,000 showed strong growth of 16.2% or $8.2 million and were $58.9 million as of March 31, 2009 compared to $50.7 million at year end 2008.  Savings deposits of $92.0 million increased $3.6 million or 4.1% from $88.3 million at December 31, 2008. Non-interest bearing demand grew $521,000 (1.1%) from $48.3 million as of December 31, 2008 to $48.8 million at March 31, 2009.

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Interest-bearing checking showed a decline of $2.0 million or 6.3% from $31.1 at December 31, 2008 to $29.1 as of March 31, 2009. Other time deposits declined slightly from $35.6 million at December 31, 2008 to $35.3 million as of March 31, 2009 a decline of $337,348 or 0.9%.

Capital

Our subsidiary, Sonoma Valley Bank (the “Bank”) is subject to FDIC regulations governing capital adequacy.  The FDIC has adopted risk-based capital guidelines which establish a risk-adjusted ratio relating capital to different categories of assets and off-balance sheet exposures.  Under the current guidelines, as of March 31, 2009, the Bank was required to have minimum Tier 1 and total risk-based capital ratios of 4% and 8%, respectively. To be well capitalized under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions requires minimum Tier 1 and total risk-based capital ratios to be 6% and 10%, respectively.  We participated in the U.S. Treasury Troubled Asset Relief Program-Capital Purchase Program in the first quarter and issued $8,653,000 of Series A preferred stock and related warrants for Series B preferred stock.  The new capital qualifies as Tier 1 capital and increases our Tier 1 and total capital ratios as further described below.

The FDIC has also adopted minimum leverage ratio guidelines for compliance by banking organizations.  The guidelines require a minimum leverage ratio of 4% of Tier 1 capital to total average assets.  Banks experiencing high growth rates are expected to maintain capital positions well above the minimum levels.  The leverage ratio, in conjunction with the risk-based capital ratio, constitutes the basis for determining the capital adequacy of banking organizations.

Based on the FDIC's guidelines, the Sonoma Valley Bank's total risk-based capital ratio at March 31, 2009 was 11.29% and its Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 10.03%.  The Bank's leverage ratio was 9.30%.  All the ratios exceed the minimum guidelines of 8.00%, 4.00% and 4.00%, respectively.  The Company’s total risk based capital, Tier 1 risk based capital and leverage ratios at March 31, 2009, were 14.31%, 13.05% and 12.11%, respectively.

On February 20, 2009, we completed the issuance of $8,653,000 of Series A preferred stock and related warrant for Series B preferred stock under the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program.  We issued 8,653 shares of Series A preferred stock and a warrant to acquire 433 shares of Series B preferred stock for the aggregate purchase price (collectively the “Preferred Stock”).  The Series A preferred stock has a cumulative dividend of 5% per annum for five years and, unless redeemed, 9% thereafter.  The liquidation amount is $1,000 per share.  The Series B preferred stock pays a dividend of 9%.  The Preferred Stock has no maturity date and ranks senior the Common Stock with respect to the payment of dividends and distributions and amounts payable upon liquidation, dissolution and winding up of the Company. The Preferred Stock is generally non-voting, other than class voting on certain matters that could adversely affect the Preferred Stock.

The Agreement contains limitations on certain actions of the Company, including, but not limited to, payment of dividends, redemptions and acquisitions of Company equity securities, and compensation of senior executive officers.

 
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In February 2001, we approved a program to repurchase Sonoma Valley Bancorp stock up to $1.0 million and in August 2002 we approved the repurchase of an additional $1.0 million of Sonoma Valley Bancorp stock.  As of December 31, 2005, $1,580,162 had been repurchased and retired, net of options which were exercised and then subsequently repurchased and retired.  In February 2006 we approved the repurchase of 60,000 shares of Sonoma Valley Bancorp stock, in October 2006 we approved an additional 60,000 shares of Sonoma Valley Bancorp stock and in July, 2007 we approved an additional 60,000 shares of Sonoma Valley Bancorp stock.  During the twelve months ended December 31, 2006, 55,028 shares were repurchased and retired of which 15,035 shares or $364,729 were a part of the amount approved August 2002.   As of December 31, 2007, 100,415 shares had been repurchased and retired.  As of December 31, 2008, 1,190 shares had been repurchased and retired. As of March 31, 2009, no shares have been repurchased and retired. Effective February 20, 2009 the repurchase program has been suspended pending the repayment of the Preferred Stock.
 
We believe that the Bank's current capital position, which exceeds guidelines established by industry regulators, is adequate to support our business.

Off Balance Sheet Commitments

Our off balance sheet commitments consist of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit.  These commitments are extended to customers in the normal course of business.  Unfunded loan commitments were $42.8 million at March 31, 2009 and $48.8 million at March 31, 2008. Standby letters of credit outstanding were $118,000 at March 31, 2009 and $158,000 at March 31, 2008.  We also have contractual obligations consisting of operating leases for various facilities and payments to participants under our supplemental executive retirement plan and deferred compensation plan. We believe our available liquidity is sufficient to accommodate existing contingent obligations listed above.

Liquidity Management

Our liquidity is determined by the level of assets (such as cash, federal funds sold and available-for-sale securities) that are readily convertible to cash to meet customer withdrawal and borrowing needs.  Deposit growth also contributes to our liquidity.  We review our liquidity position on a regular basis to verify that it is adequate to meet projected loan funding and potential withdrawal of deposits.  We have a comprehensive Asset and Liability Policy which we use to monitor and determine adequate levels of liquidity.  As of March 31, 2009, our primary liquidity ratio (adjusted liquid assets to deposits and short term liabilities) was 6.76% compared to 5.56% as of March 31, 2008. Available liquidity which includes the ability to borrow at the Federal Home Loan Bank was 28.48% as of March 31, 2009 and 31.65% as of March 31, 2008.  Management expects that liquidity will remain adequate throughout 2009, as loan growth slows. Any excess funds will be invested in quality liquid assets, such as U.S. Treasury and Agency securities.  Management believes that the Company has adequate liquidity and capital resources to meet its short term and long term commitments.

Market Risk Management

Overview.  Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates.  Our market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk inherent in our loan and deposit functions.  The goal for managing the assets and liabilities is to maximize shareholder value and earnings while maintaining a high quality balance sheet without exposing us to undue interest rate risk.  Our Board has overall responsibility for the interest rate risk management policies.  The Bank has an Asset and Liability Management Committee (ALCO) that establishes and monitors guidelines to control the sensitivity of earnings to changes in interest rates.

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Asset/Liability Management.  Activities involved in asset/liability management include but are not limited to lending, accepting and placing deposits and investing in securities.  Interest rate risk is the primary market risk associated with asset/liability management.  Sensitivity of earnings to interest rate changes arises when yields on assets change in a different time period or in a different amount from that of interest costs on liabilities.  To mitigate interest rate risk, the structure of the balance sheet is managed with the goal that movements of interest rates on assets and liabilities are correlated and contribute to earnings even in periods of volatile interest rates. When interest rates increase, the market value of securities held in the investment portfolio declines.  Generally, this decline is offset by an increase in earnings.  When interest rates decline, the market value of securities increases while earnings decrease due to the Bank's asset sensitivity caused by the variable rate loans.  Usually we are able to mitigate risks from changes in interest rates with this balance sheet structure.  The asset/liability management policy sets limits on the acceptable amount of variance in net interest margin and market value of equity under changing interest environments.  The Bank uses simulation models to forecast earnings, net interest margin and market value of equity.

Simulation of earnings is the primary tool used to measure the sensitivity of earnings to interest rate changes.  Using computer-modeling techniques, we are able to estimate the potential impact of changing interest rates on earnings.  A balance sheet forecast is prepared quarterly using inputs of actual loans, securities and interest bearing liabilities (i.e. deposits/borrowings) positions as the beginning base.  The forecast balance sheet is processed against four interest rate scenarios.  The scenarios include 100, 200 and 300 basis point rising rate forecasts and a flat rate forecast which take place within a one year time frame.  Normally we forecast a 100 and 200 basis point falling rate forecast, but since the target Fed Funds is currently 0 – 25 basis points we feel we cannot forecast a lower rate scenario. The net interest income is measured during the year assuming a gradual change in rates over the twelve-month horizon.  Our 2009 net interest income, as forecast below, was modeled utilizing a forecast balance sheet projected from March 31, 2009 balances.  The following table summarizes the effect on net interest income (NII) of 100, 200 and 300 basis point changes in interest rates as measured against a constant rate (no change) scenario.

Interest Rate Risk Simulation of Net Interest Income as of March 31, 2009
(dollars in thousands)
Variation from a constant rate scenario
 
$ Change in NII
+300bp
 
$ 1,633
+200bp
 
$    930
+100bp
 
$    385

The simulations of earnings do not incorporate any management actions. Therefore, they do not reflect likely actual results, but serve as conservative estimates of interest rate risk.

Since the primary tool used by management to measure and manage interest rate exposure is a simulation model, use of the model to perform simulations reflecting changes in interest rates over a twelve month horizon enables management to develop and initiate strategies for managing exposure to interest rate risks.  Management believes that both individually and in the aggregate its modeling assumptions are reasonable, but the complexity of the simulation modeling process results in a sophisticated estimate, not an absolutely precise calculation of exposure.

Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis.  Interest rate sensitivity is a function of the repricing characteristics of the portfolio of assets and liabilities.  These repricing characteristics are the time frames within which the interest-bearing assets and liabilities are subject to change in interest rates either at replacement, repricing or maturity.  Interest rate sensitivity management focuses on the maturity of assets and liabilities and their repricing during periods of change in market interest rates.  Interest rate sensitivity is measured as the difference between the volumes of assets and liabilities in the current portfolio that are subject to repricing at various time horizons.  The differences are known as interest sensitivity gaps.
 
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A positive cumulative gap may be equated to an asset sensitive position.  An asset sensitive position in a rising interest rate environment will cause a bank=s interest rate margin to expand.  This results as floating or variable rate loans reprice more rapidly than fixed rate certificates of deposit that reprice as they mature over time.  Conversely, a declining interest rate environment will cause the opposite effect.  A negative cumulative gap may be equated to a liability sensitive position.  A liability sensitive position in a rising interest rate environment will cause a bank=s interest rate margin to contract, while a declining interest rate environment will have the opposite effect.

The following table sets forth the dollar amounts of maturing and/or repricing assets and liabilities for various periods. This does not include the impact of prepayments or other forms of convexity caused by changing interest rates.  Historically, this has been immaterial and estimates for them are not included.

We have more liabilities than assets repricing during the next year. Usually because our asset rates change more than deposit rates, our interest income will change more than the cost of funds when rates change.  However, because the Company=s asset rates change more than deposit rates, the Company=s interest income will change more than the cost of funds when rates change. Its net interest margin should therefore increase somewhat when rates increase and shrink somewhat when rates fall. The table below indicates that we are liability sensitive for the first six months. During the seven to twelve month period, we show more assets than liabilities repriceable in the seven to twelve month category.  Still at the end of the twelve month cycle, the rate sensitive gap shows $57.4 million more in liabilities than assets repricing.

We control long term interest rate risk by keeping long term fixed rate assets (longer than 5 years) less than long term fixed rate funding, primarily demand deposit accounts and capital. The following table sets forth cumulative maturity distributions as of March 31, 2009 for our interest-bearing assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and our interest rate sensitivity gap as a percentage of total interest-earning assets.  Of the $142.7 million in fixed rate assets over 12 months, shown in the table below, $36.2 million are long term assets over five years.  This $36.2 million compares favorably to the $88.4 million in demand and core deposits and equity.

 
MARCH 31, 2009
   (dollars in thousands)
 
Immediate
 Reprice
   
Up to 3
 Months
   
4 to 6
 Months
   
7 to 12
 Months
   
Over 12
 Months
   
Total
 
FFS + overnight IBB
  $ 9,626     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 9,626  
Securities + Other IBB
    0       5,769       692       1,383       12,537       20,381  
Loans
    71,771       11,543       21,425       39,788       130,135       274,662  
Total RSA
  $ 81,397     $ 17,312     $ 22,117     $ 41,171     $ 142,672     $ 304,669  
                                                 
                                                 
MMDA/NOW/SAV
  $ 121,064     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 121,064  
CD’s <$100k
    0       13,127       8,729       8,729       4,470       35,055  
CD’s >$100k
    0       19,824       25,388       6,347       7,560       59,119  
Borrowings
    0       1,199       15,000       0       5,001       21,200  
Total RSL
  $ 121,064     $ 34,150     $ 49,117     $ 15,076     $ 17,031     $ 236,438  
                                                 
                                                 
GAP
  $ (39,667 )   $ (16,838 )   $ (27,000 )   $ 26,095     $ 125,641     $ 68,231  
Cumulative
  $ (39,667 )   $ (56,505 )   $ (83,505 )   $ (57,410 )   $ 68,231          
% Assets
    -12.0 %     -17.0 %     -25.2 %     -17.3 %     20.6 %        

Market risk in securities.  Market risk in securities shows the amount of gain or loss (before tax) in the securities portfolio.  Portfolio volume, sector distribution, duration, and quality all affect market valuation.  The adjusted equity ratio is tier 1 capital adjusted for the market gain or loss less any applicable tax effect divided by average total assets for leverage capital purposes for the most recent quarter.  The ratio is designed to show tier 1 capital if the securities portfolio had to be liquidated and all gains and losses recognized.  If the ratio remains strong after a +2% or +3% rate shock, market risk is reasonable in relation to the level of capital.  A bank has flexibility and strength when the securities portfolio can be liquidated for liquidity purposes without affecting capital adequacy.

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The Bank has only moderate market risk in investments because the average maturity in the portfolio is not very long, except for municipals, which are held to maturity (see page 17 for discussion of investments).  The portfolio should decline in value only about 0.2% or $322,000 for a 1% increase in rates.  The gain in value if rates fall would be somewhat less, because there are some callable bonds.  Marking-to-market available for sale securities when rates change would add only modest volatility to a strong level of equity.  This market risk acts to offset the interest rate risk (i.e. if rates decline and NIM is squeezed, there would be a concurrent gain in the value of securities).


Information regarding Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk appears on page 22 through 25 under the caption “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Market Risk Management” and is incorporated herein by reference.


Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in reports filed by the Company under the Exchange Act, such as this Quarterly Report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Disclosure controls and procedures are also designed with the objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, about the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, are effective in alerting them to material information required to be included in this Form 10-Q.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the quarter ended March 31, 2009, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, or to our knowledge, in other factors, that have materially affected or, are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting.

Part II


From time to time we may be a party to legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business.  We are not currently a party to, nor is any of its properties the subject of, any material pending legal proceedings.

 
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None

 
        None


The Company held a special meeting of shareholders on February 11, 2009.  The proposal and the outcome from the voting are set forth below.

Proposal Number 1:
To approve an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to authorize 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock.

Total shares Voted
For
Against
Abstain/Broker Non-Votes
1,366,723
448,645
7,836
 


None

Item 6.

Exhibits

 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer  pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
 
Certification of CEO and CFO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

 
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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.


     
SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP
 
     
(Registrant)
 
         
         
Date:
      May 6, 2009
  /s/Sean C. Cutting  
     
Sean C. Cutting
 
     
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
     
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
         
         
Date:
      May 6, 2009
  /s/Mary Dieter Smith  
     
Mary Dieter Smith
 
     
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
     
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
 

 
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