10-Q 1 a6819126.htm WESTFIELD FINANCIAL, INC. 10-Q a6819126.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 June 30, 2011

OR

o           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 001-16767

Westfield Financial, Inc.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts
73-1627673
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

141 Elm Street, Westfield, Massachusetts 01086
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(413) 568-1911
(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 twelve 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 o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.) Yes x  No o.

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 o                                                           Accelerated filer x

Non-accelerated filer o                                                           Smaller reporting company o

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

At August 3, 2011 the registrant had 27,855,164 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, issued and outstanding.
 
 
 
 

 
 
  TABLE OF CONTENTS


 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
   
 
   
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  4
   
  5
   
 
25
   
36
   
Item 4.             Controls and Procedures
37
   
   
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
   
Item 1.             Legal Proceedings
37
   
Item 1A.          Risk Factors
37
   
37
   
Item 3.             Defaults upon Senior Securities
38
   
Item 4.             [Removed and Reserved]
38
   
Item 5.             Other Information
38
   
Item 6.             Exhibits
38

 
 
 
 

 

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements.”  These forward-looking statements are made in good faith pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements may be subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, but not limited to, changes in the real estate market or local economy, changes in interest rates, changes in laws and regulations to which we are subject, and competition in our primary market area.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in these forward-looking statements.  You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.  Westfield Financial undertakes no obligation to republish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.



 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

WESTFIELD FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 10,644     $ 9,247  
Federal funds sold
    15       13  
Interest-bearing deposits and other short-term investments
    3,179       2,351  
             Cash and cash equivalents
    13,838       11,611  
                 
SECURITIES :
               
Available-for-sale - at fair value
    607,465       642,467  
                 
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF BOSTON AND OTHER RESTRICTED STOCK - AT COST
    12,438       12,282  
                 
LOANS - Net of allowance for loan losses of $7,073 at June 30, 2011 and $6,934 at December 31, 2010
    536,344       502,392  
                 
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, Net
    11,267       11,603  
                 
ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE
    4,166       4,279  
                 
BANK-OWNED LIFE INSURANCE
    43,247       40,494  
                 
DEFERRED TAX ASSET, Net
    6,129       8,811  
                 
OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED
    1,353       223  
                 
OTHER ASSETS
    4,437       5,327  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 1,240,684     $ 1,239,489  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
LIABILITIES:
               
DEPOSITS :
               
    Noninterest-bearing
  $ 89,964     $ 85,217  
    Interest-bearing
    621,127       615,118  
          Total deposits
    711,091       700,335  
                 
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
    49,169       62,937  
                 
LONG-TERM DEBT
    250,310       238,151  
SECURITIES PENDING SETTLEMENT
    44       7,791  
OTHER LIABILITIES
    9,071       9,030  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    1,019,685       1,018,244  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
                 
Preferred stock - $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
    -       -  
                 
Common stock - $.01 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 27,870,671 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011; 28,166,419 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010
    279       282  
                 
Additional paid-in capital
    180,104       181,842  
Unearned compensation - ESOP
    (9,411 )     (9,701 )
Unearned compensation - Equity Incentive Plan
    (1,804 )     (2,158 )
Retained earnings
    51,996       56,496  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (165 )     (5,516 )
   Total shareholders' equity
    220,999       221,245  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 1,240,684     $ 1,239,489  
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
 
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WESTFIELD FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
   
Three Months
   
Six Months
 
   
Ended June 30,
   
Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:
                       
Debt securities, taxable
  $ 4,653     $ 5,018     $ 9,463     $ 10,379  
Residential and commercial real estate loans
    4,845       4,408       9,519       8,883  
Commercial and industrial loans
    1,420       1,671       2,863       3,306  
Debt securities, tax-exempt
    419       385       838       756  
Consumer loans
    47       53       96       109  
Equity securities
    47       51       94       102  
Other investments - at cost
    18       7       32       12  
Federal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits and other short-term investments
    -       2       1       3  
Total interest and dividend income
    11,449       11,595       22,906       23,550  
INTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
Deposits
    1,975       2,495       4,081       5,109  
Long-term debt
    1,710       1,600       3,355       3,186  
Short-term borrowings
    35       76       94       139  
Total interest expense
    3,720       4,171       7,530       8,434  
Net interest and dividend income
    7,729       7,424       15,376       15,116  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    175       4,120       514       4,620  
Net interest and dividend income after provision for loan losses
    7,554       3,304       14,862       10,496  
                                 
NONINTEREST INCOME (LOSS):
                               
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses on debt securities
    (433 )     -       (465 )     (1,071 )
 Portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on debt securities
    425       -       425       971  
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in income
    (8 )     -       (40 )     (100 )
Service charges and fees
    521       492       962       984  
Income from bank-owned life insurance
    388       385       753       760  
Gain on sales of securities, net
    46       1,132       77       1,317  
(Loss) gain on disposal of OREO
    -       (6 )     -       1  
Total noninterest income
    947       2,003       1,752       2,962  
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
Salaries and employees benefits
    3,759       3,451       7,713       7,268  
Occupancy
    657       636       1,335       1,296  
Computer operations
    478       497       965       982  
Professional fees
    563       443       1,001       867  
OREO expense
    13       21       20       264  
FDIC insurance assessment
    140       168       348       332  
Other
    823       724       1,591       1,326  
Total noninterest expense
    6,433       5,940       12,973       12,335  
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    2,068       (633 )     3,641       1,123  
INCOME TAX PROVISION(BENEFIT)
    503       (247 )     790       155  
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ 1,565     $ (386 )   $ 2,851     $ 968  
                                 
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
                               
Basic earnings (loss) per share
  $ 0.06     $ ( 0.01 )   $ 0.11     $ 0.03  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    26,639,247       27,970,840       26,692,379       28,078,326  
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
  $ 0.06     $ ( 0.01 )   $ 0.11     $ 0.03  
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
    26,755,667       27,970,840       26,815,160       28,334,136  
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
 
 
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WESTFIELD FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
 
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   
Unearned
Compensation-
ESOP
   
Unearned
 Compensation-
Equity
Incentive Plan
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   
Total
 
Shares
   
Par
Value
                                             
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2009
  29,818,526     $ 298   $ 193,609     $ (10,299 )   $ (3,248 )   $ 69,253     $ (2,314 )   $ 247,299  
Comprehensive income:
                                                           
Net income
  -       -     -       -       -       968       -       968  
Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale arising during the period, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects
  -       -     -       -       -       -       1,813       1,813  
Change in pension gains or losses and transition assets, net of tax
  -       -     -       -       -       -       32       32  
Total comprehensive income
                                                        2,813  
Common stock held by ESOP committed to be released (89,040 shares)
  -       -     82       299       -       -       -       381  
Share-based compensation - stock options
  -       -     398       -       -       -       -       398  
Share-based compensation - equity incentive plan
  -       -     -       -       579       -       -       579  
Excess tax benefits from equity incentive plan
  -       -     30       -       -       -       -       30  
Common stock repurchased
  (588,848 )     (6 )   (4,912 )     -       -       -       -       (4,918 )
Issuance of common stock in connection with stock option exercises
  14,000       1     123       -       -       (62 )     -       62  
Excess tax benefits in connection with stock option exercises
  -       -     17       -       -       -       -       17  
Cash dividends declared ($0.25 per share)
  -       -     -       -       -       (7,022 )     -       (7,022 )
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2010
  29,243,678     $ 293   $ 189,347     $ (10,000 )   $ (2,669 )   $ 63,137     $ (469 )   $ 239,639  
                                                             
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2010
  28,166,419     $ 282   $ 181,842     $ (9,701 )   $ (2,158 )   $ 56,496     $ (5,516 )   $ 221,245  
Comprehensive income:
                                                           
Net income
  -       -     -       -       -       2,851       -       2,851  
Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale arising during the period, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects
  -       -     -       -       -       -       5,313       5,313  
Change in pension gains or losses and transition assets, net of tax
  -       -     -       -       -       -       38       38  
Total comprehensive income
                                                        8,202  
Common stock held by ESOP committed to be released (86,585 shares)
  -       -     90       290       -       -       -       380  
Share-based compensation - stock options
  -       -     399       -       -       -       -       399  
Share-based compensation - equity incentive plan
  -       -     -       -       581       -       -       581  
Excess tax benefits from equity incentive plan
  -       -     23       -       -       -       -       23  
Common stock repurchased
  (330,394 )     (3 )   (2,788 )     -       -       -       -       (2,791 )
Issuance of common stock in connection with stock option exercises
  34,646       -     293       -       -       (142 )     -       151  
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity incentive plan
  -       -     227       -       (227 )     -       -       -  
Excess tax benefits in connection with stock option exercises
  -       -     18       -       -       -       -       18  
Cash dividends declared ($0.27 per share)
  -       -     -       -       -       (7,209 )     -       (7,209 )
BALANCE, JUNE 30,2011
  27,870,671     $ 279   $ 180,104     $ (9,411 )   $ (1,804 )   $ 51,996     $ (165 )   $ 220,999  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
 
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WESTFIELD FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income
  $ 2,851     $ 968  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
    514       4,620  
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment
    589       636  
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities, mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans
    1,701       2,839  
Share-based compensation expense
    980       977  
Amortization of ESOP expense
    380       381  
Excess tax benefits from equity incentive plan
    (23 )     (30 )
Excess tax benefits in connection with stock option exercises
    (18 )     (17 )
Net gains on sales of securities
    (77 )     (1,317 )
Other-than-temporary impairment losses on securities
    40       100  
Write-downs of other real estate owned
    -       227  
Gain on sale of other real estate owned
    -       (1 )
Deferred income tax benefit
    (105 )     (106 )
Income from bank-owned life insurance
    (753 )     (760 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Accrued interest receivable
    104       277  
Other assets
    890       (149 )
Other liabilities
    234       297  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    7,307       8,942  
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Securities, held to maturity:
               
Purchases
    -       (62,111 )
Proceeds from calls, maturities, and principal collections
    -       56,378  
Securities, available for sale:
               
Purchases
    (95,529 )     (348,161 )
Proceeds from sales
    90,249       247,475  
Proceeds from calls, maturities, and principal collections
    38,927       52,076  
Purchase of residential mortgages
    (38,581 )     (16,290 )
Loan principal payments, net of originations
    2,974       10,205  
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston stock
    (156 )     (1,697 )
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
    -       1,646  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (253 )     (351 )
Purchase of bank-owned life insurance
    (2,000 )     -  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (4,369 )     (60,830 )
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net increase in deposits
    10,756       22,215  
Net change in short-term borrowings
    (13,768 )     16,217  
Repayment of long-term debt
    (2,000 )     (18,500 )
Proceeds from long-term debt
    14,065       31,063  
Cash dividends paid
    (7,209 )     (7,022 )
Common stock repurchased
    (2,747 )     (4,918 )
Issuance of common stock in connection with stock option exercises
    151       62  
Excess tax benefits in connection with equity incentive plan
    23       30  
Excess tax benefits in connection with stock option exercises
    18       17  
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (711 )     39,164  
                 
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
    2,227       (12,724 )
Beginning of period
    11,611       28,719  
End of period
  $ 13,838     $ 15,995  
                 
Supplemental cashflow information:
               
Transfer of loans to other real estate owned
  $ 1,130     $ 538  
Interest paid
    7,568       8,458  
Taxes paid
    76       290  
See the accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
 
 
 
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WESTFIELD FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES



1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations – Westfield Financial, Inc. (“Westfield Financial,” “we” or “us”) is the bank holding company for Westfield Bank, a federally-chartered stock savings bank (the “Bank”).

The Bank’s deposits are insured to the limits specified by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).  The Bank operates eleven branches in western Massachusetts and its primary sources of revenue are income from securities and earnings on loans to small and middle-market businesses and to residential property homeowners.

Elm Street Securities Corporation and WFD Securities Corporation, Massachusetts-chartered security corporations, were formed by Westfield Financial for the primary purpose of holding qualified securities.  WB Real Estate Holdings, LLC, a Massachusetts-chartered limited liability company was formed for the primary purpose of holding real property acquired as security for debts previously contracted by the Bank.

Principles of Consolidation – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Westfield Financial, the Bank, Elm Street Securities Corporation, WB Real Estate Holdings, LLC and WFD Securities Corporation.  All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Estimates – The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of income and expenses for both at the date of the consolidated financial statements.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, other-than-temporary impairment of securities, and the valuation of deferred tax assets.

Basis of Presentation – In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of our financial condition as of June 30, 2011, and the results of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the interim periods presented.  The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the year ending December 31, 2011.  Certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 (the “2010 Annual Report”).

Reclassifications - Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
 
 
 
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2.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share represent income available to shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance.  Potential common shares that may be issued by us relate solely to outstanding stock options and are determined using the treasury stock method.

Earnings per common share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 have been computed based on the following:
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
                         
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock
  $ 1,565     $ (386 )   $ 2,851     $ 968  
                                 
Average number of common shares outstanding
    29,452       29,452       28,081       29,571  
Less: Average unallocated ESOP Shares
    (1,349 )     (1,437 )     (1,360 )     (1,449 )
Less: Average ungranted equity incentive plan shares
    (23 )     (44 )     (29 )     (44 )
                                 
Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate basic earnings per common share
    26,640       27,971       26,692       28,078  
                                 
Effect of dilutive stock options
    116       -       123       256  
                                 
Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per common share
    26,756       27,971       26,815       28,334  
                                 
Basic earnings (loss) per share
  $ 0.06     $ (0.01 )   $ 0.11     $ 0.03  
                                 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share(1)
  $ 0.06     $ (0.01 )   $ 0.11     $ 0.03  
                                 
________________________
(1)
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2010 does not include 259,266 incremental stock options whose effect would be antidilutive to the calculation due to the net operating loss for the quarter.

Stock options that would have an antidilutive effect on diluted earnings per share are excluded from the calculation.  There were 1,654,024 and 1,615,024 shares that were antidilutive for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively, and 2,209,012 and 1,880,018 shares that were antidilutive for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively.
 
 
 
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3.  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/LOSS

Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income.  Although certain changes in assets and liabilities are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet, such items, along with net income are components of comprehensive income.

The components of other comprehensive income and related tax effects are as follows:

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities
  $ 8,117     $ 4,223  
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in income
    (77 )     (1,317 )
Other-than-temporary impairment losses on available-for-sale securities charged to earnings
    40       100  
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities
    8,080       3,006  
Tax effect
    (2,767 )     (1,193 )
Net-of-tax amount
    5,313       1,813  
                 
Gains and losses arising during the period pertaining to defined benefit plans
    5       7  
Reclassification adjustments for items reflected in earnings:
               
Actuarial loss
    59       46  
Transition asset
    (6 )     (6 )
Net adjustments pertaining to defined benefit plan
    58       47  
Tax effect
    (20 )     (15 )
Net-of-tax amount
    38       32  
                 
Net accumulated other comprehensive income
  $ 5,351     $ 1,845  
                 
                 
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss included in shareholders’ equity are as follows:

 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale
  $ 2,763     $ (5,299 )
Tax effect
    (945 )     1,817  
Net-of-tax amount
    1,818       (3,482 )
                 
Noncredit portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses on available-for-sale securities
    (425 )     (443 )
Tax effect
    146       151  
Net-of-tax amount
    (279 )     (292 )
                 
Unrecognized transition asset pertaining to defined benefit plan
    38       44  
Unrecognized deferred loss pertaining to defined benefit plan
    (2,618 )     (2,682 )
Net components pertaining to defined benefit plan
    (2,580 )     (2,638 )
Tax effect
    876       896  
Net-of-tax amount
    (1,704 )     (1,742 )
                 
Net accumulated other comprehensive loss
  $ (165 )   $ (5,516 )
                 
 
 
 
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4.      SECURITIES

Securities are summarized as follows:
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Available for sale:
                       
Government sponsored residential mortgage-backed securities
  $ 344,410     $ 4,857     $ (3,179 )   $ 346,088  
U.S. government guaranteed  residential mortgage-backed securities
    182,503       1,925       (2,319 )     182,109  
Private-label residential mortgage-backed securities
    2,292       -       (426 )     1,866  
Municipal bonds
    42,689       1,698       (12 )     44,375  
Government sponsored enterprise obligations
    27,792       444       (623 )     27,613  
Mutual funds
    5,402       50       (59 )     5,393  
Common and preferred stock
    39       -       (18 )     21  
                                 
Total
  $ 605,127     $ 8,974     $ (6,636 )   $ 607,465  
                                 
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Available for sale:
                               
Government sponsored residential mortgage-backed securities
  $ 381,436     $ 4,967     $ (5,419 )   $ 380,984  
U.S. government guaranteed  residential mortgage-backed securities
    192,609       396       (5,329 )     187,676  
Private-label residential mortgage-backed securities
    8,251       -       (673 )     7,578  
Municipal bonds
    42,119       1,298       (340 )     43,077  
Government sponsored enterprise obligations
    18,447       193       (776 )     17,864  
Mutual funds
    5,308       25       (61 )     5,272  
Common and preferred stock
    39       -       (23 )     16  
                                 
Total
  $ 648,209     $ 6,879     $ (12,621 )   $ 642,467  


 
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The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities, excluding mortgage-backed securities, at June 30, 2011, by maturity, are shown below.  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain issuers have the right to call or repay obligations.
 
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
   Available for sale:
           
     Due in one year or less
  $ 575     $ 590  
     Due after one year through five years
    21,517       22,294  
     Due after five years through ten years
    31,059       32,168  
     Due after ten years
    17,330       16,936  
                 
   Total available for sale
  $ 70,481     $ 71,988  


Gross realized gains and losses on sales of securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                         
Gross gains realized
  $ 317     $ 1,312     $ 880     $ 1,956  
Gross losses realized
    (271 )     (180 )     (803 )     (639 )
Net gain realized
  $ 46     $ 1,132     $ 77     $ 1,317  


Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale amounted to $90.2 and $247.5million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The tax provision applicable to net realized gains and losses was $16,000 and $28,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively.  The tax provision applicable to net realized gains and losses was $389,000 and $452,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.

One security with a carrying value of $2.2 million at December 31, 2010, was pledged as collateral to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston to secure public deposits.  No securities were pledged to secure public deposits at June 30, 2011.

 
 
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Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at June 30, 2011and December 31, 2010, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, follows:



   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Less Than Twelve Months
   
Over Twelve Months
 
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                         
Available for sale:
                       
Government-sponsored residential mortgage-backed securities
  $ (3,179 )   $ 178,984     $ -     $ -  
U.S. government guaranteed  residential mortgage-backed securities
    (2,319 )     75,430       -       -  
Private-label residential mortgage-backed securities
    -       -       (426 )     1,867  
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
    (623 )     10,343       -       -  
Municipal bonds
    (12 )     353       -       -  
Mutual funds
    -       -       (59 )     1,587  
Common and preferred stock
    (18 )     21       -       -  
                                 
Total
  $ (6,151 )   $ 265,131     $ (485 )   $ 3,454  
                                 


   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Less Than Twelve Months
   
Over Twelve Months
 
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Available for sale:
                       
Government-sponsored residential mortgage-backed securities
  $ (5,419 )   $ 225,105     $ -     $ -  
U.S. government guaranteed  residential mortgage-backed securities
    (5,329 )     145,430       -       -  
Private-label residential mortgage-backed securities
    -       -       (673 )     7,578  
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
    (776 )     15,674       -       -  
Municipal bonds
    (340 )     8,856       -       -  
Mutual funds
    -       -       (61 )     1,548  
Common and preferred stock
    -       -       (23 )     16  
                                 
Total
  $ (11,864 )   $ 395,065     $ (757 )   $ 9,142  
                                 


 
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At June 30, 2011, thirty-seven government-sponsored and U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities had gross unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of 2.1% from our amortized cost basis existing for less than twelve months.  At June 30, 2011, two government-sponsored enterprise obligations had gross unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of 5.7% from our amortized cost basis existing for less than twelve months.  At June 30, 2011, one municipal bond had gross unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of 3.3% from our amortized cost basis existing for less than twelve months.  These losses are the result of interest rates and not credit quality.  Because we do not intend to sell the securities and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, no declines are deemed to be other-than-temporary.

At June 30, 2011, one mutual fund had a gross unrealized loss with aggregate depreciation of 3.6% from our cost basis existing for greater than twelve months and was principally related to fluctuations in interest rates.  This loss relates to a mutual fund which invests primarily in short-term debt instruments and adjustable rate mortgage-backed securities.  Because we do not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell it prior to the recovery of its amortized cost basis, the loss is deemed temporary.

At June 30, 2011, one private label mortgage-backed securities had a gross unrealized loss of 18.6% from our amortized cost basis which existed for greater than twelve months.  Management uses a third party on a quarterly basis that is experienced in analyzing private-label mortgage-backed securities to determine if credit losses existed for these securities.  The third party incorporated a number of factors to estimate the performance and possible credit loss of the underlying assets.  These factors include but are not limited to: loans in various stages of delinquency i.e. 30, 60, 90 days delinquent, loans in foreclosure, projected prepayment rates (10 voluntary prepayment rate), severity of loss on defaulted loans (50%), current levels of subordination, current credit enhancement (1.66%), vintage (2006), geographic location and projected default rates.  As a result of this analysis, one private label mortgage-backed securities was deemed to have other-than- temporary impairment losses as of June 30, 2011.  During the three months ended June 30, 2011, we had writedowns of $433,000 due to other-than-temporary impairment on mortgage-backed securities, of which $425,000 was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss and $8,000 was recognized as a credit loss and charged to income.  We had no writedowns due to other-than-temporary impairment on mortgage backed securities during the three months ended June 30, 2010. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we had writedowns of $465,000 due to other-than-temporary impairment on mortgage-backed securities, of which $425,000 was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss and $40,000 was recognized as a credit loss and charged to income. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, we had writedowns of $1.1 million due to other-than-temporary impairment on mortgage-backed securities, of which $971,000 was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss and $100,000 was recognized as a credit loss and charged to income.  

The following table presents a roll-forward of the amount of credit losses on mortgage-backed securities for which a portion of other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive income:

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 425     $ 278  
Reductions for securities sold during the period
    (85 )     -  
Additional credit losses for which other-than-temporary impairment charge was previously recorded
    40       100  
                 
Balance, end of period
  $ 380     $ 378  
                 
 
 
 
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5.          LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Loans consisted of the following amounts:
 
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Commercial real estate
  $ 218,697     $ 221,578  
Residential real estate
    146,427       112,680  
Home equity
    36,417       36,116  
Commercial and industrial
    138,265       135,250  
Consumer
    2,645       2,960  
    Total loans
    542,451       508,584  
Unearned premiums and deferred loan fees and costs, net
    966       742  
Allowance for loan losses
    (7,073 )     (6,934 )
    $ 536,344     $ 502,392  

During the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we purchased residential real estate loans aggregating $38.6 million and $16.3 million, respectively.

We have transferred a portion of our originated commercial real estate loans to participating lenders.  The amounts transferred have been accounted for as sales and are therefore not included in our accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  We share ratably with our participating lenders in any gains or losses that may result from a borrower’s lack of compliance with contractual terms of the loan.  We continue to service the loans on behalf of the participating lenders and, as such, collect cash payments from the borrowers, remit payments (net of servicing fees) to participating lenders and disburse required escrow funds to relevant parties.  At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we serviced loans for participants aggregating $4.7 million and $5.2 million, respectively.

Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  The unpaid balances of these loans totaled $3.3 million and $3.9 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  Net service fee income of $2,000, and $3,000 was recorded for three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. Net service fee income of $4,000, and $6,000 was recorded for six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. Net Service fee income is included in service charges and fees on the consolidated statements of income.

Loans are recorded at the principal amount outstanding, adjusted for charge-offs, unearned premiums and deferred loan fees and costs.  Interest on loans is calculated using the effective yield method on daily balances of the principal amount outstanding and is credited to income on the accrual basis to the extent it is deemed collectible.  Our general policy is to discontinue the accrual of interest when principal or interest payments are delinquent 90 days or more based on the contractual terms of the loan, or earlier if the loan is considered impaired.  Any unpaid amounts previously accrued on these loans are reversed from income.  Subsequent cash receipts are applied to the outstanding principal balance or to interest income if, in the judgment of management, collection of the principal balance is not in question.  Loans are returned to accrual status when they become current as to both principal and interest and when subsequent performance reduces the concern as to the collectability of principal and interest.  Loan fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred, and the net fee or cost is recognized as an adjustment to interest income over the estimated average lives of the related loans.

The allowance for loan losses is established through provisions for loan losses charged to expense.  Loans are charged-off against the allowance when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management.  This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.  The allowance consists of general and allocated components, as further described below.
 
 
 
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General component

The general component of the allowance for loan losses is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors stratified by the following loan segments: residential real estate, commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, and consumer.  Management uses a rolling average of historical losses based on a time frame appropriate to capture relevant loss data for each loan segment.  This historical loss factor is adjusted for the following qualitative factors: trends in delinquencies and nonperforming loans; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of changes in risk selection and underwriting standards and other changes in lending policies, procedures and practices; and national and local economic trends and industry conditions.  There were no changes in our policies or methodology pertaining to the general component of the allowance for loan losses during the periods presented for disclosure.

The qualitative factors are determined based on the various risk characteristics of each loan segment.  Risk characteristics relevant to each portfolio segment are as follows:

Residential real estate – We require private mortgage insurance for all loans originated with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80 percent and do not grant subprime loans.  All loans in this segment are collateralized by owner-occupied residential real estate and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower.  The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.

Commercial real estate – Loans in this segment are primarily income-producing investment properties throughout New England.  The underlying cash flows generated by the properties are adversely impacted by a downturn in the economy as evidenced by increased vacancy rates, which in turn, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.  Management obtains rent rolls and tax returns annually and continually monitors the cash flows of these loans.

Commercial and industrial loans – Loans in this segment are made to businesses and are generally secured by assets of the business.  Repayment is expected from the cash flows of the business.  A weakened economy, and resultant decreased consumer spending, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.

Consumer loans – Loans in this segment are generally unsecured and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower.

Allocated component

The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. Impaired loans are identified by analysis of loan performance, internal credit ratings and watch list loans that management believes are subject to a higher risk of loss.  Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  An allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment.  Accordingly, we do not separately identify individual consumer and residential real estate loans for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are subject to a troubled debt restructuring agreement.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired.  We determine the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.
 
 
 
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We may periodically agree to modify the contractual terms of loans.  When a loan is modified and a concession is made to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty, the modification is considered a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”).  All TDRs are initially classified as impaired.

An analysis of changes in the allowance for loan losses by segment for the periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
 
   
Residential
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Commercial
and
Industrial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Balance at December 31, 2010
  $ 877     $ 3,182     $ 2,849     $ 26     $ 6,934  
Provision
    127       (9 )     234       (13 )     339  
Charge-offs
    -       -       (355 )     (4 )     (359 )
Recoveries
    1       4       69       11       85  
Balance at March 31, 2011
  $ 1,005     $ 3,177     $ 2,797     $ 20     $ 6,999  
Provision
    184       (93 )     84       -       175  
Charge-offs
    (2 )     (175 )     (77 )     (3 )     (257 )
Recoveries
    3       132       20       1       156  
Balance at June 30, 2011
  $ 1,190     $ 3,041     $ 2,824     $ 18     $ 7,073  
                                         
Balance at December 31, 2009
  $ 487     $ 2,371     $ 4,748     $ 39     $ 7,645  
Provision
    43       84       385       (12 )     500  
Charge-offs
    (1 )     -       (607 )     (8 )     (616 )
Recoveries
    1       -       8       13       22  
Balance at March 31, 2010
  $ 530     $ 2,455     $ 4,534     $ 32     $ 7,551  
Provision
    95       4,044       (7 )     (12 )     4,120  
Charge-offs
    -       (3,620 )     (238 )     (3 )     (3,861 )
Recoveries
    2       2       (1 )     14       17  
Balance at June 30, 2010
  $ 627     $ 2,881     $ 4,288     $ 31     $ 7,827  


 
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Further information pertaining to the allowance for loan losses by segment at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 follows:
 
 
   
Residential
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Commercial
and
Industrial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
June 30, 2011
                             
Allowance for loan and lease losses:
                             
Individually evaluated for loss potential
  $ 40     $ 339     $ 30     $ -     $ 409  
Collectively evaluated for loss potential
    1,150       2,702       2,794       18       6,664  
Total
  $ 1,190     $ 3,041     $ 2,824     $ 18     $ 7,073  
                                         
Loans and leases outstanding:
                                       
Individually evaluated for loss potential
  $ 238     $ 15,816     $ 1,148     $ -     $ 17,202  
Collectively evaluated for loss potential
    182,606       202,881       137,117       2,645       525,249  
Total
  $ 182,844     $ 218,697     $ 138,265     $ 2,645     $ 542,451  
                                         
December 31, 2010
                                       
Allowance for loan and lease losses:
                                       
Individually evaluated for loss potential
  $ -     $ -     $ 19     $ -     $ 19  
Collectively evaluated for loss potential
    877       3,182       2,830       26       6,915  
Total
  $ 877     $ 3,182     $ 2,849     $ 26     $ 6,934  
                                         
Loans and leases outstanding:
                                       
Individually evaluated for loss potential
  $ 125     $ 1,891     $ 539     $ -     $ 2,555  
Collectively evaluated for loss potential
    148,671       219,687       134,711       2,960       506,029  
Total
  $ 148,796     $ 221,578     $ 135,250     $ 2,960     $ 508,584  

The following is a summary of past due and non-accrual loans by class at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

   
30 – 59
Days Past
Due
   
60 – 89
Days Past
Due
   
Greater
than 90
Days Past
Due
   
Total Past
Due
   
Past Due
90 Days or
More and
Still
Accruing
   
Loans in
Non-
Accrual
Status
 
   
(In thousands)
 
June 30, 2011
                                   
Residential real estate:
                                   
Residential 1-4 family
  $ 457     $ 173     $ 211     $ 841     $ -     $ 620  
Home equity
    155       -       115       270       -       121  
Commercial real estate
    14,077       283       27       14,387       -       1,816  
Commercial and industrial
    313       25       763       1,101       -       148  
Consumer
    1       -       -       1       -       -  
Total
  $ 15,003     $ 481     $ 1,116     $ 16,600     $ -     $ 2,705  
                                                 
December 31, 2010
                                               
Residential real estate:
                                               
Residential 1-4 family
  $ 196     $ 459     $ 172     $ 827     $ -     $ 629  
Home equity
    121       -       138       259       -       144  
Commercial real estate
    14,797       -       919       15,716       -       1,891  
Commercial and industrial
    204       1,000       150       1,354       -       539  
Consumer
    7       -       -       7       -       1  
Total
  $ 15,325     $ 1,459     $ 1,379     $ 18,163     $ -     $ 3,204  

 
 
 
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The following is a summary of impaired loans by class:
                     
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
At June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
 Recognized
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
                                         
Residential real estate
  $ 124     $ 127     $ -     $ 123     $ -     $ 124     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    1,607       1,691       -       1,623       -       1,694       -  
Commercial and industrial
    -       -       -       600       -       697       -  
Total
    1,731       1,818       -       2,346       -       2,515       -  
                                                         
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:
                                                       
Residential real estate
    115       115       40       38       -       19       -  
Commercial real estate
    14,208       14,231       339       13,834       149       10,367       344  
Commercial and industrial
    1,148       1,150       30       1,115       18       869       33  
Total
    15,471       15,496       409       14,987       167       11,255       377  
                                                         
Total impaired loans
  $ 17,202     $ 17,314     $ 409     $ 17,333     $ 167     $ 13,770     $ 377  
                                                         
                           
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
At December 31, 2010
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2010
 
   
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
                                                       
Residential real estate
  $ 125     $ 127     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 48     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    1,891       1,939       -       2,699       -       1,739       -  
Commercial and industrial
    389       1,374       -       322       -       469       -  
Total
    2,405       3,440       -       3,021       -       2,256       -  
                                                         
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:
                                                       
Commercial and industrial
    150       150       19       1,186       -       1,559       -  
                                                         
Total impaired loans
  $ 2,555     $ 3,590     $ 19     $ 4,207     $ -     $ 3,815     $ -  
 
No interest income was recognized for impaired loans on a cash-basis method during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 or 2010.

Included in impaired loans at June 30, 2011 is one commercial real estate loan in the amount of $14.0 million, one commercial and industrial loan in the amount of $1.0 million and one residential real estate loan in the amount of $123,000, which were modified in TDRs. Included in nonperforming loans at December 31, 2010 is one loan in the amount of $125,000 which was modified in a TDR. No additional funds are committed to be advanced in connection with impaired loans.

 
 
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Credit Quality Information

We utilize an eight-grade internal loan rating system for commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans as follows:

Loans rated 1 – 3: Loans in these categories are considered “Pass” rated loans with low to average risk.

Loans rated 4: Loans in this category are considered “Pass Watch,” which represent loans to borrowers with declining earnings, losses, or strained cash flow.

Loans rated 5: Loans in this category are considered “Special Mention.” These loans exhibit potential credit weaknesses or downward trends and are being closely monitored by us.

Loans rated 6: Loans in this category are considered “Substandard.” Generally, a loan is considered substandard if the borrower exhibits a well-defined weakness that may be inadequately protected by the current net worth and cash flow capacity to pay the current debt.

Loans rated 7: Loans in this category are considered “Doubtful.” Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, highly questionable and improbable and that a partial loss of principal is likely.

Loans rated 8: Loans in this category are considered uncollectible (“Loss”) and of such little value that their continuance as loans is not warranted.

On an annual basis, or more often if needed, we formally review the ratings on all commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans. Construction loans are reported within commercial real estate loans and total $1.0 and $4.3 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  We engage an independent third-party to review a significant portion of loans within these segments on at least an annual basis. We use the results of these reviews as part of our annual review process.

The following table presents our loans by risk rating at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Commercial
and Industrial
 
   
(In thousands)
 
June 30, 2011
           
Loans rated 1 – 3
  $ 168,853     $ 95,411  
Loans rated 4
    27,442       24,617  
Loans rated 5
    2,181       6,726  
Loans rated 6
    20,013       11,511  
Loans rated 7
    208       -  
    $ 218,697     $ 138,265  
                 
December 31, 2010
               
Loans rated 1 – 3
  $ 174,137     $ 83,650  
Loans rated 4
    24,149       32,723  
Loans rated 5
    3,164       7,424  
Loans rated 6
    20,128       11,453  
Loans rated 7
    -       -  
    $ 221,578     $ 135,250  
 

 
 
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6.  SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Under our 2007 Recognition and Retention Plan and 2007 Stock Option Plan, we may grant up to 624,041 stock awards and 1,631,682 stock options, respectively, to our directors, officers, and employees.

Stock award allocations are recorded as unearned compensation based on the market price at the date of grant.  Unearned compensation is amortized over the vesting period.

We may grant both incentive and non-statutory stock options.  The exercise price of each option equals the market price of our stock on the date of grant with a maximum term of ten years.  The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the binomial option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
 
   
Three and Six Months Ended
June 30, 2011
 
Expected dividend yield
   7.04 %    
Expected volatility
   35.83 %    
Risk-free interest rate
   2.48 %    
Expected life
    10 years  

All stock awards and stock options currently vest at 20% per year.  At June 30, 2011, 6,941 stock awards and 56,232 stock options were available for future grants.

Our stock award and stock option plans activity for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is summarized below:
 
   
Unvested Stock Awards
Outstanding
   
Stock Options Outstanding
 
   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Grant
Date Fair
Value
   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
                         
Outstanding at December 31, 2010
    248,612     $ 9.92       1,911,485     $ 9.08  
Granted
    28,000       8.13       39,000       10.04  
Stock options exercised
    -       -       (34,646 )     4.39  
Stock awards vested
    (5,600 )     10.04       -       -  
Outstanding at June 30, 2011
    271,012     $ 9.73       1,915,839     $ 9.19  
                                 
Outstanding at December 31, 2009
    358,573     $ 10.00       2,223,012     $ 8.36  
Stock options exercised
    -       -       (14,000 )     4.39  
Outstanding at June 30, 2010
    358,573     $ 10.00       2,209,012     $ 8.39  
                                 
No stock awards or stock options were granted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.

We recorded compensation cost related to the stock awards of $290,000 and $581,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively, and $290,000 and $579,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 respectively.

We recorded compensation costs relating to stock options of $199,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.  Tax benefits related to stock option compensation were $52,000 and $53,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  We recorded compensation costs relating to stock options of $399,000 and $398,000,with related tax benefits of $105, 000 and $106,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
 
 
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7.  SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT

We utilize short-term borrowings and long-term debt as an additional source of funds to finance our lending and investing activities and to provide liquidity for daily operations.

Short-term borrowings are made up of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances with an original maturity of less than one year as well as customer repurchase agreements, which have an original maturity of one day.  Short-term borrowings issued by the FHLB were $35.0 million and $50.6 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  Customer repurchase agreements were $14.2 million at June 30, 2011, and $12.3 million at December 31, 2010.  A customer repurchase agreement is an agreement by us to sell to and repurchase from the customer an interest in specific securities issued by or guaranteed by the U.S. government.  This transaction settles immediately on a same day basis in immediately available funds.  Interest paid is commensurate with other products of equal interest and credit risk.  All of our customer repurchase agreements at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were held by commercial customers.

Long-term debt consists of FHLB advances, securities sold under repurchase agreements and customer repurchase agreements with an original maturity of one year or more.  At June 30, 2011, we had $163.7 million in long-term debt with the FHLB and $81.3 million in securities sold under repurchase agreements with an approved broker-dealer.  This compares to $151.7 million in long-term debt with FHLB advances and $81.3 million in securities sold under repurchase agreements with an approved broker-dealer at December 31, 2010.  Customer repurchase agreements were $5.3 million at June 30, 2011 and $5.2 million at December 31, 2010.  The securities sold under agreements to repurchase are callable at the issuer’s option beginning in the year 2012.

All FHLB advances are collateralized by a blanket lien on our residential real estate loans and certain mortgage-backed securities.


8.  PENSION BENEFITS

The following table provides information regarding net pension benefit costs for the periods shown:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Service cost
  $ 247     $ 233     $ 495     $ 465  
Interest cost
    223       193       445       387  
Expected return on assets
    (219 )     (196 )     (437 )     (392 )
Transition obligation
    (3 )     (3 )     (6 )     (6 )
Actuarial loss
    29       23       59       46  
Net periodic pension cost
  $ 277     $ 250     $ 556     $ 500  
                                 

We maintain a pension plan for our eligible employees.  We plan to contribute to the pension plan the amount required to meet the minimum funding standards under Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code.  Additional contributions will be made as deemed appropriate by management in conjunction with the pension plan’s actuaries.  We have not yet determined how much we expect to contribute to our pension plan in 2011.  No contributions have been made to the plan for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.
 
 
 
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9.  FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Determination of Fair Value

We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures.  The fair value of a financial instrument is 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. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for our various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.

Fair Value Hierarchy

We group our assets generally measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.

Level 1 – Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 assets and liabilities generally include debt and equity securities that are traded in an active exchange market. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

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

Level 3 – Valuation is based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

Methods and assumptions for valuing our financial instruments are set forth below.  Estimated fair values are calculated based on the value without regard to any premium or discount that may result from concentrations of ownership of a financial instrument, possible tax ramifications or estimated transaction cost.

Cash and cash equivalents - The carrying amounts of cash and short-term instruments approximate fair values based on the short-term nature of the assets.

Interest-bearing deposits in banks - The carrying amounts of interest-bearing deposits maturing within ninety days approximate their fair values. Fair values of other interest-bearing deposits are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current market rates for similar types of deposits.

Securities and mortgage-backed securities – Fair value of securities are primarily measured using unadjusted information from an independent pricing service. The securities measured at fair value in Level 1 are based on quoted market prices in an active exchange market. These securities include marketable equity securities.  All other securities are measured at fair value in Level 2 and are based on pricing models that consider standard input factors such as observable market data, benchmark yields, interest rate volatilities, broker/dealer quotes, credit spreads and new issue data.

Federal Home Loan Bank and other stock - These investments are carried at cost which is their estimated redemption value.

Loans receivable - For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for other loans (e.g., commercial real estate and investment property mortgage loans, commercial and industrial loans) are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Fair values for non-performing loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses or underlying collateral values, where applicable.
 
 
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Accrued interest - The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.

Deposit liabilities - The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and non-interest checking, passbook savings, and certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts of variable-rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies market interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

Short-term borrowings - For short-term borrowings maturing within ninety days, carrying values approximate fair values. Fair values of other short-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current incremental borrowing rates in the market for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Long-term debt - The fair values of our long-term debt are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current incremental borrowing rates in the market for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Commitments to extend credit - Fair values for off-balance sheet lending commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the term and credit risk.  For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates.  Such differences are not considered significant.

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Securities available-for-sale:
 
(In thousands)
 
Mutual funds
  $ 5,393     $ -     $ -     $ 5,393  
Common and preferred stock
    21       -       -       21  
U.S. government and federal agency debt securities
    -       27,613       -       27,613  
State and municipal bonds
    -       44,375       -       44,375  
Government sponsored residential mortgage-backed securities
    -       346,088       -       346,088  
U.S. government guaranteed residential mortgage-backed securities
    -       182,109       -       182,109  
Private label residential mortgage-backed securities
    -       1,866       -       1,866  
Total assets
  $ 5,414     $ 602,051     $ -     $ 607,465  
                                 
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Securities available-for-sale:
 
(In thousands)
 
Mutual funds
  $ 5,272     $ -     $ -     $ 5,272  
Common and preferred stock
    16       -       -       16  
U.S. government and federal agency debt securities
    -       17,864       -       17,864  
State and municipal bonds
    -       43,077       -       43,077  
Government sponsored residential mortgage-backed securities
    -       380,984       -       380,984  
U.S. government guaranteed residential mortgage-backed securities
    -       187,676       -       187,676  
Private label residential mortgage-backed securities
    -       7,578       -       7,578  
Total assets
  $ 5,288     $ 637,179     $ -     $ 642,467  
 
 
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Also, we may be required, from time to time, to measure certain other assets on a non-recurring basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  These adjustments to fair value usually result from application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.  The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy used to determine each adjustment and the carrying value of the related assets at June 30, 2011 and 2010.  Total losses represent the change in carrying value as a result of fair value adjustments related to assets still held at June 30, 2011 and 2010.
   
At
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2011
 
                     
Total
   
Total
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Gains (Losses)
   
Gains (Losses)
 
   
(In thousands)
             
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 1,095     $ (29 )   $ (248 )
                                         
Total assets
  $ -     $ -     $ 1,095     $ (29 )   $ (248 )
                                         
   
At
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2010
 
                           
Total
   
Total
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Gains (Losses)
   
Gains (Losses)
 
   
(In thousands)
                 
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 2,000     $ (356 )   $ (863 )
Other real estate owned
    -       -       276       -       (105 )
                                         
Total assets
  $ -     $ -     $ 2,276     $ (356 )   $ (968 )


The amount of loans represents the carrying value and related write-down and valuation allowance of impaired loans for which adjustments are based on the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral.  The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on real estate appraisals performed by independent licensed or certified appraisers.  These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach.  Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available.  Management will discount appraisals as deemed necessary based on the date of the appraisal and new information deemed relevant to the valuation.  Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. The resulting losses were recognized in earnings through the provision for loan losses.  Impaired loans with adjustments resulting from discounted cash flows or without a specific reserve are not included in this disclosure.

The amount of other real estate owned represents the carrying value of the collateral based on the appraised value of the underlying collateral using a market approach less selling costs. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, there were no recognized losses on other real estate owned.

There were no transfers to or from Level 1 and 2 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.

We did not measure any liabilities at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis on the consolidated balance sheets.
 
 
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Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time our entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.  Where quoted market prices are not available, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. The estimated fair values of our financial instruments are as follows:

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
 
   
Value
   
Fair Value
   
Value
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 13,838     $ 13,838     $ 11,611     $ 11,611  
                                 
Securities available for sale
    607,465       607,465       642,467       642,467  
                                 
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and other restricted stock
    12,438       12,438       12,282       12,282  
                                 
Loans - net
    536,344       538,967       502,392       505,791  
                                 
Accrued interest receivable
    4,166       4,166       4,279       4,279  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
Deposits
    711,091       712,666       700,335       697,815  
                                 
Short-term borrowings
    49,169       49,170       62,937       62,936  
                                 
Long-term debt
    250,310       256,814       238,151       243,800  
                                 
Accrued interest payable
    682       682       720       720  


10.  RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In July 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-20, Receivables (Topic 310), Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses. This ASU requires an entity to provide disclosures that facilitate financial statement users’ evaluation of (1) the nature of credit risk inherent in the entity’s loan portfolio (2) how that risk is analyzed and assessed in arriving at the allowance for loan and lease losses and (3) the changes and reasons for those changes in the allowance for loan and lease losses. For public entities, the disclosures as of the end of a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. The disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010. We have provided the required disclosures in Note 5.  The disclosure requirement in this ASU pertaining to Troubled Debt Restructuring was deferred by ASU No. 2011-01 issued in January 2011. 
 
In January 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-01, Receivables (Topic 310) Deferral of the Effective Date of Disclosures about Troubled Debt Restructurings in ASU No. 2010-20. The amendments in this ASU temporarily delay the effective date of disclosures about troubled debt restructurings as required by ASU No. 2010-20 for public entities in order to allow FASB to complete deliberations on what constitutes troubled debt restructuring.
 
 
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In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-02, Receivables (Topic 310), A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring.  This ASU provides additional guidance to assist creditors in determining whether a restructuring of a receivable meets the criteria to be considered a troubled debt restructuring. The amendments in this ASU are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and are to be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption. As a result of applying these amendments, an entity may identify receivables that are newly considered impaired. Early adoption is permitted. A provision in ASU 2011-02 also ends the FASB’s deferral of the additional disclosures about trouble debt restructurings as required by ASU 2010-20.  We intend to adopt the methodologies prescribed by this ASU by the date required. We are evaluating the impact of adoption of this ASU.
 
In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-03, Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements.  This update revises the criteria for assessing effective control for repurchase agreements and other agreements that both entitle and obligate a transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity.   The update will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011, early adoption is prohibited, and the amendments will be applied prospectively to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. The ASU expands ASC 820’s disclosure requirements, particularly for Level 3 inputs, including (1) a quantitative disclosure of the unobservable inputs and assumptions used, (2) a description of the valuation process in place and (3) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value to changes in unobservable inputs. The ASU is effective for the Company’s reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. As this ASU amends only the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements, the adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Presentation of Comprehensive Income.  This ASU amends the disclosure requirements for the presentation of comprehensive income. The amended guidance eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income (OCI) as part of the statement of changes in stockholder’s equity. Under the amended guidance, all changes in OCI are to be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. The changes are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011.   Early application is permitted. There will be no impact to the consolidated financial results as the amendments relate only to changes in financial statement presentation.
 
 
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Overview

We strive to remain a leader in meeting the financial service needs of the local community and to provide quality service to the individuals and businesses in the market areas that we have served since 1853.  Historically, we have been a community-oriented provider of traditional banking products and services to business organizations and individuals, including products such as residential and commercial real estate loans, consumer loans and a variety of deposit products.  We meet the needs of our local community through a community-based and service-oriented approach to banking.

We have adopted a growth-oriented strategy that has focused on increasing commercial lending.  Our strategy also calls for increasing deposit relationships and broadening our product lines and services.  We believe that this business strategy is best for our long-term success and viability, and complements our existing commitment to high-quality customer service.  In connection with our overall growth strategy, we seek to:

grow our commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loan portfolios by targeting businesses in our primary market area and in northern Connecticut as a means to increase the yield on and diversify our loan portfolio and build transactional deposit account relationships;
   
focus on expanding our retail banking franchise and increase the number of households served within our market area; and
   
to supplement the commercial focus, grow the residential loan portfolio to diversify risk and deepen customer relationships.  We will maintain our arrangement with a third-party mortgage company which assists in originating and servicing residential real estate loans.  By doing this, we reduce the overhead costs associated with these loans.

You should read the following financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 in the context of this strategy.

Net income was $1.6 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to net loss of $(386,000), or $(0.01) per diluted share, for the same period in 2010.  For the six months ended June 30, 2011, net income was $2.9 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to $1.0 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the same period in 2010.
   
The provision for loans losses was $175,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $4.1 million for the same period in 2010. The provision for loan losses was $514,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $4.6 million in the same period in 2010.The decreases in the provision for loan losses occurred because the 2010 periods included the reserve for and subsequent charge-off of $3.6 million on a single commercial real estate loan.
   
Net interest income increased $305,000 to $7.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $7.4 million for the same period in 2010.  The net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, was 2.75% for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to 2.70% for the same period in 2010.  For the six months ended June 30, 2011, net interest income increased $260,000 to $15.4 million, compared to $15.1 million for the same period in 2010.  The net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, was 2.73% and 2.79% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and practices within the banking industry.  Application of these principles requires management to make estimates, assumptions, and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  These estimates, assumptions, and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions, and judgments.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
 
 
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Critical accounting estimates are necessary in the application of certain accounting policies and procedures, and are particularly susceptible to significant change. Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. For additional information on our critical accounting policies, please refer to the information contained in Notes 1 and 10 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements and Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements included in our 2010 Annual Report.
 
COMPARISON OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AT JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010

Total assets increased $1.2 million to $1.2 billion at June 30, 2011.  Securities decreased $34.8 million to $619.9 million at June 30, 2011 from $654.7 million at December 31, 2010.  The decrease in securities was the result of using cash flow from securities to fund the loan portfolio as discussed below.

Net loans increased by $33.9 million to $536.3 million at June 30, 2011 from $502.4 million at December 31, 2010.  The increase in net loans was primarily the result of an increase in residential real estate loans, which was partially offset by decreases in commercial real estate loans.  Residential real estate loans increased $34.0 million to $182.8 million at June 30, 2011.  Through our long standing relationship with a third-party mortgage company, we originated and purchased residential loans within and contiguous to our market area as a means of diversifying our loan portfolio and improving net interest income. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we purchased $38.6 million of residential loans within and contiguous to our market area as a means of diversifying our loan portfolio and improve net interest income.

Commercial and industrial loans increased $3.0 million to $138.3 million at June 30, 2011 from $135.3 million at December 31, 2010.  Commercial real estate loans decreased $2.9 million to $218.7 million at June 30, 2011 from $221.6 million at December 31, 2010.  Owner occupied commercial real estate loans totaled $102.9 million at June 30, 2011 and $107.0 million at December 31, 2010, while non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans totaled $115.8 million at June 30, 2011 and $114.6 million at December 31, 2010.

All loans where the interest payment is 90 days or more in arrears as of the closing date of each month are placed on nonaccrual status.  Nonperforming loans decreased $500,000 to $2.7 million at June 30, 2011 compared to $3.2 million at December 31, 2010.  At June 30, 2011, nonperforming loans were primarily made up of three commercial relationships totaling $2.0 million.  If all nonaccrual loans had been performing in accordance with their terms, we would have earned additional interest income of $205,000 and $80,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  At June 30, 2011 and 2010, we had $1.4 million and $223,000 in foreclosed real estate, respectively.  At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, our nonperforming loans to total loans were 0.50% and 0.63%, respectively, while our nonperforming assets to total assets were 0.33% and 0.28%, respectively.  A summary of our nonaccrual and past due loans by class are listed in Note 5 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
 
Total deposits increased $10.8 million to $711.1 million at June 30, 2011, from $700.3 million at December 31, 2010.  The increase in deposits was due to an increase in savings and money market accounts and checking accounts.  Savings and money market accounts increased $21.8 million to $199.3 million at June 30, 2011, from $177.5 million at December 31, 2010.  Checking accounts increased $11.9 million to $180.6 million at June 30, 2011, from $168.8 million at December 31, 2010.  The increases in savings and money market accounts and checking accounts were primarily due to a relationship-based product set introduced in 2010 which continues to show growth in 2011.  Time deposit accounts decreased $22.8 million to $331.2 million at June 30, 2011, from $354.0 million at December 31, 2010.

Short-term borrowings decreased $13.7 million to $49.2 million at June 30, 2011 from $62.9 million at December 31, 2010.  Long-term debt increased $12.1 million to $250.3 million from $238.2 million at December 31, 2010.  Our short-term borrowings and long-term debt are discussed in Note 7 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
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Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $221.0 million and $221.2 million, respectively, which represented 17.8% of total assets at both dates.  The decrease in shareholders’ equity reflects the payment of regular and special dividends amounting to $7.2 million and the repurchase of 330,394 shares of our common stock at a cost of $2.8 million, pursuant to our current stock repurchase plan.  This was partially offset by an increase in other comprehensive income of $5.4 million primarily due to the change in market value of securities, increase of $1.5 million related to the recognition of share-based compensation and the exercise of 34,646 stock options, and net income of $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.

COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND JUNE 30, 2010

General

Net income was $1.6 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2011, as compared to net loss of $(386,000), or $(0.01) per diluted share, for the same period in 2010.  Net interest and dividend income was $7.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and $7.4 million for the same period in 2010.

Net Interest and Dividend Income

The following tables set forth the information relating to our average balance and net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, and reflect the average yield on interest-earning assets and average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the periods indicated.  Yields and costs are derived by dividing interest income by the average balance of interest-earning assets and interest expense by the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities for the periods shown.  The interest rate spread is the difference between the total average yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.  Net interest margin represents tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.  Average balances are derived from actual daily balances over the periods indicated.  Interest income includes fees earned from making changes in loan rates and terms and fees earned when the real estate loans are prepaid or refinanced.  For analytical purposes, the interest earned on tax-exempt assets is adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis to recognize the income tax savings which facilities comparison between taxable and tax-exempt assets.
 
 
 
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Three Months Ended June 30,
   
2011
 
2010
   
Average
         
Avg
Yield/
 
Average
       
Avg
Yield/
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
 
Balance
 
Interest
   
Cost
   
(Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS:
                                 
Interest-earning assets
                                 
Loans(1)(2)
  $ 533,411     $ 6,351       4.76 %   $ 471,510     $ 6,166       5.23
%
Securities(2)
    619,414       5,297       3.42       629,633       5,595       3.55  
Other investments - at cost
    14,016       18       0.51       12,708       7       0.22  
Short-term investments(3)
    6,644       -       0.00       14,018       2       0.06  
Total interest-earning assets
    1,173,485       11,666       3.98       1,127,869       11,770       4.17  
Total noninterest-earning assets
    72,293                       79,267                  
                                                 
Total assets
  $ 1,245,778                     $ 1,207,136                  
                                                 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY:
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities
                                               
NOW accounts
  $ 91,394       231       1.01     $ 73,813       227       1.23  
Savings accounts
    108,069       158       0.58       117,805       225       0.76  
Money market accounts
    86,277       148       0.69       48,494       89       0.73  
Time certificates of deposit
    335,196       1,438       1.72       343,344       1,954       2.28  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    620,936       1,975               583,456       2,495          
Short-term borrowings and long-term debt
    307,386       1,745       2.27       289,158       1,676       2.32  
Interest-bearing liabilities
    928,322       3,720       1.60       872,614       4,171       1.91  
Noninterest-bearing deposits
    87,628                       83,015                  
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
    9,841                       8,918                  
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities
    97,469                       91,933                  
                                                 
Total liabilities
    1,025,791                       964,547                  
Total equity
    219,987                       242,589                  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 1,245,778                     $ 1,207,136                  
Less: Tax-equivalent adjustment(2)
            (217 )                     (175 )        
Net interest and dividend income
          $ 7,729                     $ 7,424          
Net interest rate spread(4)
                    2.38 %                     2.26
%
Net interest margin(5)
                    2.75 %                     2.70
%
Ratio of average interest-earning
                                               
      assets to average interest-bearing liabilities                     126.4                       129.3  
      ________________________
 
(1)
Loans, including non-accrual loans, are net of deferred loan origination costs, and unadvanced funds.
(2)
Securities and loan income are presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%.  The tax-equivalent adjustment is deducted from tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income to agree to the amount reported in the statements of income.
(3)
Short-term investments include federal funds sold.
(4)
Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)
Net interest margin represents tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income as a percentage of average interest earning assets.
 
 
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The following table shows how changes in interest rates and changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities have affected our interest income and interest expense during the periods indicated.  Information is provided in each category with respect to:

Interest income changes attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate);
Interest income changes attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by current volume); and
The net change.
 
The changes attributable to the combined impact of volume and rate have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate.
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 compared to Three
Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Increase (Decrease) Due to
       
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Net
 
Interest-earning assets
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Loans(1)
  $ 809     $ (624 )   $ 185  
Securities(1)
    (91 )     (207 )     (298 )
Other investments - at cost
    1       10       11  
Short-term investments
    (1 )     (1 )     (2 )
Total interest-earning assets
    718       (822 )     (104 )
                         
Interest-bearing liabilities
                       
NOW accounts
    54       (50 )     4  
Savings accounts
    (19 )     (48 )     (67 )
Money market accounts
    69       (10 )     59  
Time deposits
    (46 )     (470 )     (516 )
Short-term borrowing and long-time debt
    106       (37 )     69  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    164       (615 )     (451 )
Change in net interest and dividend income
  $ 554     $ (207 )   $ 347  
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(1)
Securities, loan income and change in net interest and dividend income are presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%. The tax-equivalent adjustment is deducted from tax-equivalent net interest income.

Net interest and dividend income increased $305,000 to $7.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, from $7.4 million for the same period in 2010.  Interest and dividend income, on a tax-equivalent basis, decreased $104,000 to $11.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, from $11.8 million for the same period in 2010.  The net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, was 2.75% for the three months ended June 30, 2011, as compared to 2.70% for the same period in 2010.

The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased 19 basis points to 3.98% for the three months ended June 30, 2011, from 4.17% for the same period in 2010.  The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased due to cash flows from their pay downs being subsequently reinvested in products having a lower yield, which is reflective of the current market rate environment.  The decrease in average yield was partially mitigated by increases in the average balances of loans, which increased $61.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011.   

The decrease in interest income was partially offset by a decrease in interest expense.  Interest expense decreased $451,000 to $3.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, from $4.2 million for the same period in 2010.  The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 31 basis points to 1.60% for the three months ended June 30, 2011, from 1.91% for the same period in 2010.  The decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was primarily due to a decrease in rates on time deposits, repurchase agreements and borrowings.
 
 
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Provision for Loan Losses

The amount that we provided for loan losses during the three months ended June 30, 2011 was based upon the changes that occurred in the loan portfolio during that same period. The changes in the loan portfolio, described in detail below, include a decrease in net loan charge-offs, partially offset by decreases in commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans and an increase in residential real estate loans.  After evaluating these factors, we provided $175,000 for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $4.1 million for the same period in 2010.  The allowance was $7.1 million at June 30, 2011 and $6.9 million at December 31, 2010.  The allowance for loan losses was 1.30% of total loans at June 30, 2011 and 1.36% at December 31, 2010.

Net charge-offs were $101,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011.  This was comprised of charge-offs of $257,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, partially offset by recoveries of $156,000 for the same period.

Net charge-offs were $3.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010.  This was comprised of charge-offs of $3.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010, partially offset by recoveries of $17,000.

At June 30, 2011, commercial and industrial loans increased $3.0 million to $138.3 million at June 30, 2011 compared to December 31, 2010, while commercial real estate loans decreased $2.9 million to $218.7 million compared to December 31, 2010.  Residential real estate loans increased $34.0 million to $182.8 million compared to December 31, 2010.  We consider these types of loans to contain less credit risk and market risk than both commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans.  A summary of our provision for loan losses by loan segment is listed in Note 5 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Although we believe that we have established and maintained the allowance for loan losses at adequate levels, future adjustments may be necessary if economic, real estate and other conditions differ substantially from the current operating environment.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income decreased $1.1 million to $947,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $2.0 million for the same period in 2010.  This was primarily due to a decrease in net gains on the sales of securities.  Net gains on the sales of securities were $46,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to net gains of $1.1 million for the same period in 2010.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense increased $493,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 to $6.4 million from $5.9 million in the comparable 2010 period.  Salaries and benefits increased $308,000 to $3.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to normal salary increases.
 
Income Taxes
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2011, we had a tax provision of $503,000 as compared to a tax benefit of $247,000 for the same period in 2010.  The effective tax rate was 24.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 39.0% for the same period in 2010.  The change in effective tax rate from June 30, 2010 is due primarily to the effect of pre-tax income  in the current quarter compared to a loss in the prior period, while maintaining the same level of tax-advantaged income such as BOLI and tax-exempt municipal obligations.
 
 
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COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND JUNE 30, 2010

General

Net income was $2.9 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as compared to $1.0 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the same period in 2010.  Net interest and dividend income was $15.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and $15.1 million for the same period in 2010.

Net Interest and Dividend Income

The following tables set forth the information relating to our average balance and net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, and reflect the average yield on interest-earning assets and average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the periods indicated.  Yields and costs are derived by dividing interest income by the average balance of interest-earning assets and interest expense by the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities for the periods shown.  The interest rate spread is the difference between the total average yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.  Net interest margin represents tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.  Average balances are derived from actual daily balances over the periods indicated.  Interest income includes fees earned from making changes in loan rates and terms and fees earned when the real estate loans are prepaid or refinanced.  For analytical purposes, the interest earned on tax-exempt assets is adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis to recognize the income tax savings which facilities comparison between taxable and tax-exempt assets.
 
 
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Six Months Ended June 30,
   
2011
 
2010
   
Average
         
Avg
Yield/
 
Average
         
Avg
Yield/
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
 
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
ASSETS:
                                   
Interest-earning assets
                                   
Loans(1)(2)
  $ 525,946     $ 12,558       4.78 %   $ 471,320     $ 12,365       5.25 %
Securities(2)
    626,009       10,749       3.43       619,580       11,518       3.72  
Other investments - at cost
    13,982       32       0.46       12,250       12       0.20  
Short-term investments(3)
    6,327       1       0.03       15,518       3       0.04  
Total interest-earning assets
    1,172,264       23,340       3.98       1,118,668       23,898       4.27  
Total noninterest-earning assets
    72,163                       80,151                  
                                                 
Total assets
  $ 1,244,427                     $ 1,198,819                  
                                                 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY:
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities
                                               
NOW accounts
  $ 88,596       458       1.03     $ 72,663       459       1.26  
Savings accounts
    106,715       315       0.59       114,276       455       0.80  
Money market accounts
    82,069       266       0.65       48,837       179       0.73  
Time certificates of deposit
    341,661       3,042       1.78       343,865       4,016       2.34  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    619,041       4,081               579,641       5,109          
Short-term borrowings and long-term debt
    309,756       3,449       2.23       284,614       3,325       2.34  
Interest-bearing liabilities
    928,797       7,530       1.62       864,255       8,434       1.95  
Noninterest-bearing deposits
    86,002                       81,440                  
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
    9,655                       8,512                  
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities
    95,657                       89,952                  
                                                 
Total liabilities
    1,024,454                       954,207                  
Total equity
    219,973                       244,612                  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 1,244,427                     $ 1,198,819                  
Less: Tax-equivalent adjustment(2)
            (434 )                     (348 )        
Net interest and dividend income
          $ 15,376                     $ 15,116          
Net interest rate spread(4)
                    2.36 %                     2.32 %
Net interest margin(5)
                    2.73 %                     2.79 %
Ratio of average interest-earning
                                               
assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
              126.2                       129.4  
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(1)
Loans, including non-accrual loans, are net of deferred loan origination costs, and unadvanced funds.
(2)
Securities and loan income are presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%.  The tax-equivalent adjustment is deducted from tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income to agree to the amount reported in the statements of income.
(3)
Short-term investments include federal funds sold.
(4)
Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)
Net interest margin represents tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income as a percentage of average interest earning assets.
 
 
 
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The following table shows how changes in interest rates and changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities have affected our interest income and interest expense during the periods indicated.  Information is provided in each category with respect to:

Interest income changes attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate);
Interest income changes attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by current volume); and
The net change.
 
The changes attributable to the combined impact of volume and rate have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate.
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 compared to
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Increase (Decrease) Due to
       
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Net
 
Interest-earning assets
 
(In thousands)
 
Loans(1)
  $ 1,433     $ (1,240 )   $ 193  
Securities(1)
    120       (889 )     (769 )
Other investments - at cost
    2       18       20  
Short-term investments
    (2 )     -       (2 )
Total interest-earning assets
    1,553       (2,111 )     (558 )
                         
Interest-bearing liabilities
                       
NOW accounts
    101       (102 )     (1 )
Savings accounts
    (30 )     (110 )     (140 )
Money market accounts
    122       (35 )     87  
Time deposits
    (26 )     (948 )     (974 )
Short-term borrowing and long-time debt
    294       (170 )     124  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    461       (1,365 )     (904 )
Change in net interest and dividend income
  $ 1,092     $ (746 )   $ 346  

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(1)
Securities, loan income and change in net interest and dividend income are presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%. The tax-equivalent adjustment is deducted from tax-equivalent net interest income.

Net interest and dividend income increased $260,000 to $15.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, from $15.1 million for the same period in 2010.  Interest and dividend income, on a tax-equivalent basis, decreased $558,000 to $23.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, from $23.9 million for the same period in 2010.  The net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, was 2.73% for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as compared to 2.79% for the same period in 2010.

The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased 29 basis points to 3.98% for the six months ended June 30, 2011, from 4.27% for the same period in 2010.  The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased due to cash flows from their pay downs being subsequently reinvested in products having a lower yield, which is reflective of the current market rate environment.  The decrease in average yield was partially mitigated by increases in the average balances of loans and investments.  The average balance of loans increased $54.6 million while the average balance of securities increased $6.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.   

The decrease in interest income was offset by a decrease in interest expense.  Interest expense decreased $904,000 to $7.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, from $8.4 million for the same period in 2010.  The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 33 basis points to 1.62% for the six months ended June 30, 2011, from 1.95% for the same period in 2010.  The decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was primarily due to a decrease in rates on time deposits, repurchase agreements and borrowings.
 
 
 
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Provision for Loan Losses

The amount that we provided for loan losses during the six months ended June 30, 2011 was based upon the changes that occurred in the loan portfolio during that same period. The changes in the loan portfolio, described in detail below, include a decrease in net loan charge-offs, partially offset by decreases in commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans and an increase in residential real estate loans.  After evaluating these factors, we provided $514,000 for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $4.6 million for the same period in 2010.  The allowance was $7.1 million at June 30, 2011 and $6.9 million at December 31, 2010.  The allowance for loan losses was 1.30% of total loans at June 30, 2011 and 1.36% at December 31, 2010.

Net charge-offs were $375,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  This was comprised of charge-offs of $616,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, partially offset by recoveries of $241,000 for the same period.

Net charge-offs were $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  This was comprised of charge-offs of $4.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010, partially offset by recoveries of $39,000.

At June 30, 2011, commercial and industrial loans increased $3.0 million to $138.3 million at June 30, 2011 compared to December 31, 2010, while commercial real estate loans decreased $2.9 million to $218.7 million compared to December 31, 2010.  Residential real estate loans increased $34.0 million to $182.8 million compared to December 31, 2010.  We consider these types of loans to contain less credit risk and market risk than both commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans.  A summary of our provision for loan losses by loan segment is listed in Note 5 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Although we believe that we have established and maintained the allowance for loan losses at adequate levels, future adjustments may be necessary if economic, real estate and other conditions differ substantially from the current operating environment.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income decreased $1.2 million to 1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, from $3.0 million for the same period in 2010.  This was primarily due to a decrease in net gains on the sales of securities.  Net gains on the sales of securities were $77,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to net gains of $1.3 million for the same period in 2010.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense increased $638,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 to $13.0 million from $12.3 million in the comparable 2010 period.  Salaries and benefits increased $445,000 to $7.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  This was primarily the result of normal increases in this category.  Other expenses increased $265,000 to $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  This was the result of an increase of $116,000 in advertising and marketing expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2011, due to new advertising initiatives in electronic and print media.   These increases were partially offset by a $235,000 decrease in OREO expense.  This was primarily due to write downs on foreclosed properties of $227,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010, which did not reoccur in 2011.

Income Taxes

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, we had a tax provision of $790,000 as compared to $155,000 for the same period in 2010.  The effective tax rate was 21.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 13.8% for the same period in 2010.  The change in effective tax rate from June 30, 2010 is due primarily to the higher pre-tax income while maintaining the same level of tax-advantaged income such as BOLI and tax-exempt municipal obligations.
 
 
 
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The term “liquidity” refers to our ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to fund loan originations, loan purchases, withdrawals of deposits and operating expenses.  Our primary sources of liquidity are deposits, scheduled amortization and prepayments of loan principal and mortgage-backed securities, maturities and calls of securities and funds provided by operations.  We also can borrow funds from the FHLB based on eligible collateral of loans and securities.  Our maximum additional borrowing capacity from the FHLB at June 30, 2011 was $97.4 million.

Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management.  The measure of a company’s liquidity is its ability to meet its cash commitments at all times with available cash or by conversion of other assets to cash at a reasonable price.  Loan repayments and maturing securities are a relatively predictable source of funds.  However, deposit flow, calls of securities and repayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities are strongly influenced by interest rates, general and local economic conditions and competition in the marketplace.  These factors reduce the predictability of the timing of these sources of funds.  Management believes that we have sufficient liquidity to meet its current operating needs.

At June 30, 2011, we exceeded each of the applicable regulatory capital requirements.  As of June 30, 2011, the most recent notification from the Office of Thrift Supervision (the “OTS”) categorized us as “well-capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  To be categorized as “well-capitalized” we must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following table.  There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes would change our category.  Our actual capital ratios of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are also presented in the following table.
 
    Actual    
Minimum for Capital
Adequacy Purposes
   
Minimum To Be Well-
Capitalized Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provisions
 
   
Amount
    Ratio    
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
   
June 30, 2011
                                         
                                           
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
                                         
Consolidated
  $ 225,732       33.01 %     $ 54,701       8.00 %       N/A       -    
Bank
    218,925       32.05         54,639       8.00       $ 68,299       10.00 %  
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
                                                     
Consolidated
    218,659       31.98         27,350       4.00         N/A       -    
Bank
    212,202       31.07         27,320       4.00         40,979       6.00    
Tier 1 Capital (to Adjusted Total Assets):
                                                     
Consolidated
    218,659       17.70         49,415       4.00         N/A       -    
Bank
    212,202       17.21         49,325       4.00         61,656       5.00    
Tangible Equity (to Tangible Assets):
                                                     
Consolidated
    N/A       -         N/A       -         N/A       -    
Bank
    212,202       17.21         24,663       2.00         N/A       -    
                                                       
December 31, 2010
                                                     
                                                       
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
                                                     
Consolidated
  $ 231,272       34.05 %     $ 54,339       8.00 %       N/A       -    
Bank
    221,643       32.69         54,238       8.00       $ 67,797       10.00 %  
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
                                                     
Consolidated
    224,338       33.03         27,169       4.00         N/A       -    
Bank
    214,668       31.66         27,119       4.00         40,678       6.00    
Tier 1 Capital (to Adjusted Total Assets):
                                                     
Consolidated
    224,338       18.07         49,662       4.00         N/A       -    
Bank
    214,668       17.37         49,434       4.00         61,793       5.00    
Tangible Equity (to Tangible Assets):
                                                     
Consolidated
    N/A       -         N/A       -         N/A       -    
Bank
    214,668       17.37         24,717       2.00         N/A       -    
 
 
 
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We also have outstanding, at any time, a significant number of commitments to extend credit and provide financial guarantees to third parties.  These arrangements are subject to strict credit control assessments.  Guarantees specify limits to our obligations.  Because many commitments and almost all guarantees expire without being funded in whole or in part, the contract amounts are not estimates of future cash flows.  We are obligated under leases for certain of our branches and equipment.  A summary of contractual obligations and credit commitments at June 30, 2011 follows:

  
 
Within 1
Year
   
After 1 Year
But Within
3 Years
   
After 3 Year
But Within
5 Years
   
After 5
Years
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Contractual Obligations:
                             
Lease Obligations
                             
Operating lease obligations
  $ 608     $ 1,218     $ 1,119     $ 10,024     $ 12,969  
                                         
Borrowings and Debt
                                       
Federal Home Loan Bank
    50,643       67,774       66,304       14,000       198,721  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    19,458       42,800       0       38,500       100,758  
Total borrowings and debt
    70,101       110,574       66,304       52,500       299,479  
                                         
Credit Commitments:
                                       
Available lines of credit
    51,194       -       -       21,212       72,406  
Other loan commitments
    12,255       -       50       -       12,305  
Letters of credit
    4,530       -       -       503       5,033  
Total credit commitments
    67,979       -       50       21,715       89,744  
                                         
Total Obligations
  $ 138,688     $ 111,792     $ 67,473     $ 84,239     $ 402,192  
 
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.

REGULATORY ORDER

On April 28, 2011, the board of directors of the Bank stipulated and consented to an Order to Cease and Desist (the “Order”) issued by the OTS. The Order was issued as a result of findings identified in the course of a regular examination of the Bank relating to non-compliance with certain laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering. The Bank has responded to the OTS indicating the actions taken, or to be taken, to address the matters specified in the Order.


There have been no material changes in our assessment of our sensitivity to market risk since its presentation in our 2010 Annual Report. Please refer to Item 7A of the 2010 Annual Report for additional information.
 
 
 
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Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

Management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)), as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based upon the evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely discussion regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION


We are subject to claims and legal actions in the ordinary course of business. We believe that all such claims and actions currently pending against us, if any, are either adequately covered by insurance or would not have a material adverse effect on us if decided in a manner unfavorable to us.
 
 

For a summary of risk factors relevant to our operations, see Part 1, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  There are no material changes in the risk factors relevant to our operations.


The following table sets forth information with respect to purchases made by us of our common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2011.

Period
   
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
   
Average
Price Paid
per Share
($)
   
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Programs
   
Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the
Program(1)
 
April 1 - 30, 2011
      -       -       -       1,396,961  
May 1 - 31, 2011
      10,615       8.87       10,615       1,386,346  
June 1 – 30, 2011
      164,224       8.12       164,224       1,222,122  
Total
      174,839       8.17       174,839       1,222,122  

(1)
On May 25, 2010, the Board of Directors voted to authorize the commencement of a repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of 2,924,367 shares, or ten percent of its outstanding shares of common stock.
 
There were no sales by us of unregistered securities during the three months ended June 30, 2011.
 
 
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None.




None.


The exhibits required to be filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are listed in the Exhibit Index attached hereto and are incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on August 8, 2011.


 
Westfield Financial, Inc.
   
   
 
By: /s/ James C. Hagan                                             
 
    James C. Hagan
 
    President and Chief Executive Officer
   
   
   
 
By:/s/ Leo R. Sagan, Jr.                                             
 
    Leo R. Sagan, Jr.
 
    Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 

 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX

2.1
Amended and Restated Plan of Conversion and Stock Issuance of Westfield Mutual Holding Company, Westfield Financial, Inc. and Westfield Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Registration Statement No. 333-137024 on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 31, 2006.)
 
3.1
Articles of Organization of Westfield Financial, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 5, 2007.)
 
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Westfield Financial, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2011.)
 
4.1
Form of Stock Certificate of Westfield Financial, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Registration Statement No. 333-137024 on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 31, 2006.)
 
31.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
31.2*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
32.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
32.2*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
101**
Financial statements from the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Westfield Financial, Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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* Filed herewith.
 
**
Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.