10-Q 1 form10q.htm EMBASSY BANCORP INC 10-Q 3-31-2010 form10q.htm


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

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 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 000-1449794

Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Pennsylvania
26-3339011
(State of incorporation)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
One Hundred Gateway Drive, Suite 100
 
Bethlehem, PA
18017
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
   
(610) 882-8800
(Issuer’s Telephone Number)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 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 o  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 12b2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o
 
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company x

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

APPLICABLE ONLY TO REGISTRANTS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.
Yes o  No o
Not applicable.

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:

COMMON STOCK
 
($1.00 Par Value)
 
6,940,110
Number of shares outstanding as of April 30, 2010
 
(Title Class)
 
(Outstanding Shares)
 


 
 

 

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EXHIBIT 32
 

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Part I – Financial Information
Item 1 – Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
ASSETS
 
2010
   
2009
 
   
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
 
Cash and due from banks
  $ 4,057     $ 4,108  
Interest bearing demand deposits with banks
    9,808       13,981  
Federal funds sold
    12,342       8,375  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    26,207       26,464  
                 
Interest bearing time deposits
    7,459       10,724  
Securities available for sale
    77,446       72,795  
Restricted investment in bank stock
    2,109       2,109  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $3,730 in 2010; $3,598 in 2009
    356,025       346,320  
Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
    2,580       2,465  
Deferred income taxes
    107       199  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,582       1,615  
Other assets
    2,518       2,498  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 476,033     $ 465,189  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Liabilities:
               
Deposits:
               
Non-interest bearing
  $ 23,552     $ 25,785  
Interest bearing
    364,143       355,499  
                 
Total Deposits
    387,695       381,284  
                 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    36,257       30,964  
Long-term borrowings
    15,066       17,016  
Accrued interest payable
    906       1,457  
Other liabilities
    1,239       791  
                 
Total Liabilities
    441,163       431,512  
                 
Stockholders' Equity:
               
Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares;
               
2010 issued 6,940,663 shares; outstanding 6,940,310 shares;
               
2009 issued 6,940,663 shares; outstanding 6,940,310 shares;
    6,941       6,941  
Surplus
    22,900       22,900  
Accumulated earnings
    3,468       2,455  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    1,564       1,384  
Treasury stock, at cost, 353 shares
    (3 )     (3 )
                 
Total Stockholders' Equity
    34,870       33,677  
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  $ 476,033     $ 465,189  
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.


 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
INTEREST INCOME
 
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
   
 
   
 
 
Loans receivable, including fees
  $ 4,939     $ 4,671  
Securities, taxable
    581       627  
Securities, non-taxable
    217       19  
Federal funds sold, and other
    7       8  
Interest on time deposits
    43       46  
Total Interest Income
    5,787       5,371  
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE
               
                 
Deposits
    1,320       2,217  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    117       169  
Short-term borrowings
    -       17  
Long-term borrowings
    196       238  
Total Interest Expense
    1,633       2,641  
                 
Net Interest Income
    4,154       2,730  
                 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    180       172  
                 
Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses
    3,974       2,558  
                 
OTHER INCOME
               
                 
Credit card processing fees
    170       118  
Other service fees
    82       68  
Total Other Income
    252       186  
                 
OTHER EXPENSES
               
                 
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,207       1,010  
Occupancy and equipment
    482       319  
Data processing
    231       163  
Credit card processing
    161       108  
Advertising and promotion
    157       121  
Professional fees
    95       85  
FDIC insurance
    169       163  
Insurance
    11       10  
Loan department
    25       32  
Charitable contributions
    109       90  
Other
    149       149  
Total Other Expenses
    2,796       2,250  
                 
Income before Income Taxes
    1,430       494  
                 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    417       170  
                 
Net Income
  $ 1,013     $ 324  
                 
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
  $ 0.15     $ 0.05  
                 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
  $ 0.14     $ 0.04  
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.


 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

   
Common Stock
   
Surplus
   
Accumulated Earnings (Deficit)
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
   
Treasury Stock
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
 
                                     
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 2008
    6,891       22,787       (278 )     974       (3 )     30,371  
                                                 
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net income
    -       -       324       -       -       324  
Net change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of income tax effects
    -       -       -       130       -       130  
                                                 
Total Comprehensive Income
                                            454  
                                                 
Exercise of stock options, 2,031 shares
    2       7       -       -       -       9  
                                                 
BALANCE - MARCH 31, 2009
  $ 6,893     $ 22,794     $ 46     $ 1,104     $ (3 )   $ 30,834  
                                                 
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 2009
    6,941       22,900       2,455       1,384       (3 )     33,677  
                                                 
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net income
    -       -       1,013       -       -       1,013  
Net change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of income tax effects
    -       -       -       180       -       180  
                                                 
Total Comprehensive Income
                                            1,193  
                                                 
BALANCE - MARCH 31, 2010
  $ 6,941     $ 22,900     $ 3,468     $ 1,564     $ (3 )   $ 34,870  
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.


 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net income
  $ 1,013     $ 324  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
    180       172  
(Accretion) amortization of deferred loan costs
    (28 )     48  
Depreciation and amortization
    144       104  
Net amortization of investment security premiums and discounts
    23       2  
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable
    33       (23 )
Increase in other assets
    (20 )     (116 )
Decrease in accrued interest payable
    (551 )     (81 )
Increase in other liabilities
    448       7,093  
                 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    1,242       7,523  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (6,574 )     (14,101 )
Maturities, calls and principal repayments of securities available for sale
    2,172       2,497  
Net increase in loans
    (9,857 )     (10,490 )
Increase in restricted investment in bank stock
    -       (34 )
Net maturities (purchases) of interest bearing time deposits
    3,265       (10,013 )
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (259 )     (31 )
                 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (11,253 )     (32,172 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Net increase in deposits
    6,411       42,521  
Net increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    5,293       10,431  
Proceeds from long-term borrowed funds
    50       2,100  
Repayment of long-term borrowed funds
    (2,000 )     -  
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
    -       9  
                 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    9,754       55,061  
                 
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (257 )     30,412  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING
    26,464       12,054  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - ENDING
  $ 26,207     $ 42,466  
                 
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
               
Interest paid
  $ 2,184     $ 2,722  
                 
Income taxes paid
  $ 176     $ 80  
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.


 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is a Pennsylvania corporation organized in 2008 and registered as a bank holding company pursuant to section 3(a)(1) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHC Act”) and section 225.15 of Regulation Y. The Company was formed for purposes of acquiring Embassy Bank For The Lehigh Valley (the “Bank”) in connection with the reorganization of the Bank into a bank holding company structure, which was consummated on November 11, 2008. Accordingly, the Company owns all of the capital stock of the Bank, giving the organization more flexibility in meeting its capital needs as the Company continues to grow. As such, the consolidated financial statements contained herein include the accounts of the Company and the Bank. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

The Bank was originally incorporated as a Pennsylvania bank on May 11, 2001 and opened its doors on November 6, 2001. It was formed by a group of local business persons and professionals with significant prior experience in community banking in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, the Bank’s primary market area.

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of the Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required US GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2010, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2010.

The consolidated financial statements presented in this report should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2009, included in the Form 10-K of Embassy Bancorp, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted ASC Topic 855, Subsequent Events. This topic establishes general standards for accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. This topic sets forth the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition in the financial statements, identifies the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements, and the disclosures that should be made about events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date. In preparing these consolidated financial statements, the Company evaluated the events and transactions that occurred after March 31, 2010.

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The significant accounting policies of the Company as applied in the interim financial statements presented are substantially the same as those followed on an annual basis as presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
Note 3 – Stockholder’s Equity
 
On November 11, 2008, the Company consummated its acquisition of Embassy Bank For The Lehigh Valley pursuant to a Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated April 18, 2008, pursuant to which the Bank was reorganized into a bank holding company structure. At the effective time of the reorganization, each share of common stock of Embassy Bank For The Lehigh Valley issued and outstanding was automatically converted into one share of Company common stock. The issuance of Company common stock in connection with the reorganization was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Note 4 – Comprehensive Income

The only other comprehensive income item that the Company presently has is unrealized gains on securities available for sale. The components of the change in unrealized gains for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, are as follows:

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Unrealized holding gains on securities available for sale
  $ 272     $ 197  
Less: Reclassification adjustment for realized gains (losses)
    -       -  
      272       197  
Tax effect
    (92 )     (67 )
Net unrealized gains
  $ 180     $ 130  

Note 5 – Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

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

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands, except per share data)
 
             
Net income
  $ 1,013     $ 324  
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding
    6,941       6,891  
Dilutive effect of potential common shares, stock options
    350       408  
                 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    7,291       7,299  
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.15     $ 0.05  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.14     $ 0.04  

Stock options for 72,739 and 74,764 shares of common stock were not considered in computing diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, because they are not dilutive.

Note 6 – Guarantees

The Company, through the Bank, does not issue any guarantees that would require liability recognition or disclosure, other than its standby letters of credit. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Generally, all letters of credit, when issued, have expiration dates within one year. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as those that are involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank generally holds collateral and/or personal guarantees supporting these commitments. The Company had $3.8 million of standby letters of credit outstanding as of March 31, 2010. The approximate value of underlying collateral upon liquidation that would be expected to cover this maximum potential exposure was $3.5 million. The current amount of the liability as of March 31, 2010 for guarantees under standby letters of credit issued is not considered material.
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Note 7 – Short-term and Long-term Borrowings

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, federal funds purchased and Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (“FHLB”) short term advances generally represent overnight or less than twelve month borrowings. Long term advances from the FHLB are for proceeds of twelve months or more and are generally less than sixty months. The Bank has an agreement with the FHLB which allows for borrowings up to a percentage of qualifying assets. At March 31, 2010, the Bank had a maximum borrowing capacity for short-term and long-term advances of approximately $184.6 million, of which $9.4 million was outstanding in long-term loans. Long-term loans with FHLB of $11.4 million were outstanding at December 31, 2009. There were no short-term advances outstanding at March 31, 2010. All FHLB borrowings are secured by qualifying assets of the Bank.

The Bank has a federal funds line of credit with the Atlantic Central Bankers Bank (“ACBB”) of approximately $6.0 million, of which none was outstanding at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009. Advances from this line are unsecured.

The Company has two lines of credit with Univest National Bank and Trust Company (“Univest”) totaling $10 million. As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the outstanding balance was $5.7 million and $5.6 million, respectively. Advances from these lines of credit are secured by 833,333 shares of Bank Common stock. Under the terms of the loan agreement, the Bank is required to remain well capitalized. The proceeds of the loan were primarily used for the holding company’s investment in the Bank, thus providing additional capital to support the Bank’s growth.
 
Note 8 – Securities Available For Sale

At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, the amortized cost and fair values of securities available-for-sale were as follows:

   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
March 31, 2010:
                       
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 18,566     $ 452     $ (46 )   $ 18,972  
Municipal bonds
    32,680       927       (82 )     33,525  
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
    20,044       887       -       20,931  
Corporate Bonds
    3,786       232       -       4,018  
Total
  $ 75,075     $ 2,499     $ (128 )   $ 77,446  
                                 
December 31, 2009:
                               
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 16,583     $ 500     $ -     $ 17,083  
Municipal bonds
    28,157       514       (97 )     28,574  
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
    22,170       949       -       23,119  
Corporate Bonds
    3,787       232       -       4,019  
Total
  $ 70,697     $ 2,195     $ (97 )   $ 72,795  
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Note 8 – Securities Available For Sale (Continued)

The amortized cost and fair value of securities as of March 31, 2010, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay obligations with or without any penalties.
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Due in one year or less
  $ 10,755     $ 11,013  
Due after one year through five years
    12,675       13,280  
Due after five years through ten years
    6,555       6,838  
Due after ten years
    25,046       25,384  
      55,031       56,515  
                 
Mortgage-backed securities
    20,044       20,931  
    $ 75,075     $ 77,446  
 
There were no sales of securities for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Sales of securities in 2009 totaled $3.1 million with net gains of $174 thousand; the proceeds were used, in part, to pay down FHLB debt.
 
Securities with a carrying value of $60.4 million and $49.2 million at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, were pledged to secure securities sold under agreements to repurchase, public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

The following tables show the Company’s investments’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively:
 
   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
 
March 31, 2010:
 
(In Thousands)
 
                                     
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 1,946     $ (46 )   $ -     $ -     $ 1,946     $ (46 )
Municipal bonds
    7,666       (82 )     -       -       7,666       (82 )
Total Temporarily Impaired Securities
  $ 9,612     $ (128 )   $ -     $ -     $ 9,612     $ (128 )
                                                 
December 31, 2009:
                                               
                                                 
Municipal bonds
  $ 2,860     $ (97 )   $ -     $ -     $ 2,860     $ (97 )
Total Temporarily Impaired Securities
  $ 2,860     $ (97 )   $ -     $ -     $ 2,860     $ (97 )
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Note 8 – Securities Available For Sale (Continued)

The Company had 20 securities in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2010. Unrealized losses detailed above relate to U.S. Government agency and municipal securities and the decline in fair value is due only to interest rate fluctuations. As of March 31, 2010, the Company does not intend to sell, or more likely than not, expected to be required to sell, such securities. None of the individual unrealized losses are significant.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. All of the Company’s investment securities classified as available-for-sale are evaluated for OTTI under ASC Topic 320, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.
 
In determining OTTI under the ASC Topic 320 model, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the entity has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether an other-than-temporary decline exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on information available to management at a point in time. An OTTI is deemed to have occurred if there has been an adverse change in the remaining expected future cash flows.
 
When an OTTI occurs under the model, the amount of the OTTI recognized in earnings depends on whether an entity intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period credit loss. If an entity intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period credit loss, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If an entity does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period loss, the OTTI shall be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total OTTI related to other factors shall be recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable tax benefit. The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings shall become the new amortized cost basis of the investment. As of March 31, 2010 the Company has the intent and ability to hold such securities until maturity or market price recovery. Management believes that the unrealized losses represent temporary impairment of the securities.
 
Note 9 – Restricted Investment In Bank Stock

As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (“FHLB”), the Company is required to purchase and hold stock in the FHLB to satisfy membership and borrowing requirements. This stock is restricted in that it can only be sold to the FHLB or to another member institution, and all sales of FHLB stock must be at par. As a result of these restrictions, FHLB stock is unlike other investment securities insofar as there is no trading market for FHLB stock and the transfer price is determined by FHLB membership rules and not by market participants. As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, the value of our FHLB stock totaled $2.1 million.
 
In December 2008, the FHLB voluntarily suspended dividend payments on its stock, as well as the repurchase of excess stock from members. The FHLB cited a significant reduction in the level of core earnings resulting from lower short-term interest rates, the increased cost of liquidity, and constrained access to the debt markets at attractive rates and maturities as the main reasons for the decision to suspend dividends and the repurchase of excess capital stock. The FHLB last paid a dividend in the third quarter of 2008.
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Note 9 – Restricted Investment In Bank Stock (Continued)
 
FHLB stock is held as a long-term investment and its value is determined based on the ultimate recoverability of the par value. The Company evaluates impairment quarterly. The decision of whether impairment exists is a matter of judgment that reflects our view of the FHLB’s long-term performance, which includes factors such as the following:
 
 
·
its operating performance;
 
 
·
the severity and duration of declines in the fair value of its net assets related to its capital stock amount;
 
 
·
its commitment to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to its operating performance;
 
 
·
the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on the FHLB, and accordingly, on the members of FHLB; and
 
 
·
its liquidity and funding position.
 
After evaluating all of these considerations, the Company concluded that the par value of its investment in FHLB stock will be recovered. Accordingly, no impairment charge was recorded on these securities for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Our evaluation of the factors described above in future periods could result in the recognition of impairment charges on FHLB stock.

Note 10 – Fair Value Measurements

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. In accordance with the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures topic of FASB ASC, 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 the Company’s 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.
 
The recent fair value guidance provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Note 10 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

ASC Topic 860 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under ASC Topic 860 are as follows:
 
Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported with little or no market activity).
 
An asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 
For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, are as follows:

Description
 
(Level 1) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
   
(Level 2) Significant Other Observable Inputs
   
(Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
                         
March 31, 2010 Securities available for sale
  $ -     $ 77,446     $ -     $ 77,446  
December 31, 2009 Securities available for sale
  $ -     $ 72,795     $ -     $ 72,795  

For financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, are as follows:

Description
 
(Level 1) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
   
(Level 2) Significant Other Observable Inputs
   
(Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
March 31, 2010 Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 315     $ 315  
December 31, 2009 Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 328     $ 328  
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Note 10 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Company since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities. Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Company’s disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2010:
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents (Carried at Cost)

The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and short-term instruments approximate those assets’ fair values.

Interest Bearing Time Deposits (Carried at Cost)

Fair values for fixed-rate time certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits. The Company generally purchases amounts below the insured limit, limiting the amount of credit risk on these time deposits.
 
Securities (Carried at Fair Value)

The fair value of securities available for sale (carried at fair value) and held to maturity (carried at amortized cost) are determined by obtaining quoted market prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1), or matrix pricing (Level 2), which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities, but rather, by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices. For certain securities which are not traded in active markets or are subject to transfer restrictions, valuations are adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, and such adjustments are generally based on available market evidence (Level 3). In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used. Management’s best estimate consists of both internal and external support on certain Level 3 investments. Internal cash flow models using a present value formula that includes assumptions market participants would use, along with indicative exit pricing obtained from broker/dealers (where available), were used to support fair values of certain Level 3 investments.

Loans Receivable (Carried at Cost)

The fair values of loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, market rates at the balance sheet date that reflect the credit and interest rate-risk inherent in the loans. Projected future cash flows are calculated based upon contractual maturity or call dates and projected repayments and prepayments of principal. Generally, for variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.

Impaired Loans (Generally Carried at Fair Value)

Impaired loans are those that are accounted for under ASC Topic 310, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, in which the Bank has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral. Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third-party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the expected proceeds. These assets are included as Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements. At March 31, 2010 the fair value consists of the loan balances of $535 thousand, with an associated valuation allowance of $220 thousand.
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Note 10 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

Restricted Investment in Bank Stock (Carried at Cost)

The carrying amount of restricted investment in bank stock approximates fair value, and considers the limited marketability of such securities.

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable (Carried at Cost)

The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.

Deposit Liabilities (Carried at Cost)

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

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Federal Funds Purchased (Carried at Cost)

These borrowings are short term and the carrying amount approximates the fair value.

Short-Term Borrowings (Carried at Cost)

The carrying amounts of short-term borrowings approximate their fair values.

Long-Term Debt (Carried at Cost)

Fair values of FHLB and Univest advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on quoted prices for new FHLB and Univest advances with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity. These prices obtained from this active market represent a market value that is deemed to represent the transfer price if the liability were assumed by a third party.
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Note 10 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments (Disclosed at Cost)

Fair values for the Company’s off-balance sheet financial instruments (lending commitments and letters of credit) are based on fees currently charged in the market to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.
 
The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in thousands):
 
 
 
   
March 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value
 
                   
Financial assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
26,207
   
$
26,207
   
$
26,464
   
$
26,464
 
Interest bearing time deposits
   
7,459
     
7,629
     
10,724
     
10,857
 
Securities available-for-sale
   
77,446
     
77,446
     
72,795
     
72,795
 
Loans receivable, net of allowance
   
356,025
     
360,173
     
346,320
     
351,075
 
Restricted investments in bank stock
   
2,109
     
2,109
     
2,109
     
2,109
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
1,582
     
1,582
     
1,615
     
1,615
 
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
   
387,695
     
379,905
     
381,284
     
373,087
 
Long-term borrowings
   
15,066
     
15,337
     
17,016
     
17,197
 
Accrued interest payable
   
906
     
906
     
1,457
     
1,457
 
                                 
Off-balance sheet financial instruments:
                               
Commitments to grant loans
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Standby letters of credit
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
 
 

Note 11 – New Accounting Standards

ASU 2010-08

The FASB has issued ASU 2010-08, Technical Corrections to Various Topics, thereby amending the Codification. This ASU resulted from a review by the FASB of its standards to determine if any provisions are outdated, contain inconsistencies, or need clarifications to reflect the FASB’s original intent. The FASB believes the amendments do not fundamentally change U.S. GAAP. However, certain clarifications on embedded derivatives and hedging reflected in Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, may cause a change in the application of the guidance in Subtopic 815-15. Accordingly, the FASB provided special transition provisions for those amendments.
 
The ASU contains various effective dates. The clarifications of the guidance on embedded derivatives and hedging (Subtopic 815-15) are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2009. The amendments to the guidance on accounting for income taxes in a reorganization (Subtopic 852-740) applies to reorganizations for which the date of the reorganization is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. All other amendments are effective as of the first reporting period (including interim periods) beginning after the date this ASU was issued (February 2, 2010). The Company does not believe this new guidance will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Note 11 – New Accounting Standards (Continued)

ASU 2010-09

The FASB has issued ASU 2010-09, Subsequent Events (Topic 855): Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements. The amendments in the ASU remove the requirement for an SEC filer to disclose a date through which subsequent events have been evaluated in both issued and revised financial statements. Revised financial statements include financial statements revised as a result of either correction of an error or retrospective application of U.S. GAAP. The FASB also clarified that if the financial statements have been revised, then an entity that is not an SEC filer should disclose both the date that the financial statements were issued or available to be issued and the date the revised financial statements were issued or available to be issued. The FASB believes these amendments remove potential conflicts with the SEC’s literature.

In addition, the amendments in the ASU require an entity that is a conduit bond obligor for conduit debt securities that are traded in a public market to evaluate subsequent events through the date of issuance of its financial statements and must disclose such date.

All of the amendments in the ASU were effective upon issuance (February 24, 2010) except for the use of the issued date for conduit debt obligors. That amendment is effective for interim or annual periods ending after June 15, 2010. The Company is currently reviewing the effect the new pronouncement will have on its consolidated financial statements.
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This discussion and analysis provides an overview of the financial condition and results of operations of Embassy Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) as of March 31, 2010 and for the three month period ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the preceding consolidated financial statements and related footnotes, as well as with the audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2009 included in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Current performance does not guarantee and may not be indicative of similar performance in the future.

Critical Accounting Policies

Disclosure of the Company’s significant accounting policies is included in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. Some of these policies are particularly sensitive, requiring significant judgments, estimates and assumptions to be made by management, most particularly in connection with determining the provision for loan losses and the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of deferred tax assets. Additional information is contained in this Form 10-Q under the paragraphs titled “Provision for Loan Losses,” “Credit Risk and Loan Quality,” and “Income Taxes” contained on the following pages.

Forward-looking Statements

This discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements of goals, intentions, and expectations as to future trends, plans, events or results of the Company’s operations and policies and regarding general economic conditions. These statements are based upon current and anticipated economic conditions, nationally and in the Company’s market, interest rates and interest rate policy, competitive factors and other conditions that, by their nature, are not susceptible to accurate forecast, and are subject to significant uncertainty.

Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes”, “expects”, “may”, “intends”, “will”, “should”, “anticipates”, or the negative of any of the foregoing or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussion of strategy.

No assurance can be given that the future results covered by forward-looking statements will be achieved. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could impact the Company’s operating results include, but are not limited to, (i) the effects of changing economic conditions in the Company's market areas and nationally, (ii) credit risks of commercial, real estate, consumer and other lending activities, (iii) significant changes in interest rates, (iv) changes in federal and state banking laws and regulations which could impact the Company’s operations, and (v) other external developments which could materially affect the Company’s business and operations.

OVERVIEW

The Company is a Pennsylvania corporation organized in 2008 and registered as a bank holding company pursuant to section 3(a)(1) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHC Act”) and section 225.15 of Regulation Y. The Company was formed for purposes of acquiring Embassy Bank For The Lehigh Valley (the “Bank”) in connection with the reorganization of the Bank into a bank holding company structure, which was consummated on November 11, 2008. Accordingly, the Company owns all of the capital stock of the Bank, giving the organization more flexibility in meeting its capital needs as the Company continues to grow. As such, the consolidated financial statements contained herein include the accounts of the Company and the Bank.


The Bank was originally incorporated as a Pennsylvania bank on May 11, 2001 and opened its doors on November 6, 2001. It was formed by a group of local business persons and professionals with significant prior experience in community banking in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, the Bank’s primary market area.

The Company’s assets grew $10.8 million from $465.2 million at December 31, 2009 to $476.0 million at March 31, 2010 due to the purchase of short and long term investment securities and loan growth, which were funded through strong deposit growth as well as securities purchased under agreements to repurchase.

Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was $1.0 million compared to a net income for the three months ended March 31, 2009 of $324 thousand. Due to the current interest rate environment, the cost of deposits has decreased. Furthermore, due to the current competitive nature of lending, loan yields have decreased as well. Loan yields, however, have decreased at a slower pace than the cost of deposits. The result has been an increase in the net interest margins as compared to 2009. Net income is anticipated to increase as the Bank increases its deposit base and generates additional loan volume. The additional branch locations opened in 2009 and 2010 are expected to add expenses which, over time, should be offset by the increase in net interest income generated by branch activities.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Interest Income

Total interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 increased $416 thousand to $5.8 million as compared with $5.4 million for the three months ended March 30, 2009 as a result of growth in the loan and investment portfolios. Average earning assets were $456.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to $402.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The yield on average earning assets was 5.22% for the first quarter of 2010 compared to 5.42% for the first quarter of 2009.

Total interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2010 decreased $1.0 million to $1.6 million as compared with $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009, primarily due to decreases in deposit rates. Average interest bearing liabilities were $410.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to $360.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The yield on average interest bearing liabilities was 1.61% for the first quarter of 2010 compared to 2.97% for the first quarter of 2009. This decrease was the result of market conditions, deposit mix, competition, and management’s resulting adjustments to the interest rates provided to depositors.

Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was $4.2 million compared to $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The improvement in net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 is a result of growth in the loan and investment portfolios and decreases in the interest expense associated with deposits and other borrowed funds. The Company’s net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2010 increased 90 basis points to 3.66% from 2.76% for the three months ended March 31, 2009, due to the current interest rate environment, including the decreased cost of deposits and borrowed funds and the competitive interest rate pressure of lending, which kept loan rates relatively level in relation to overall market rate reductions.


Below is a table which sets forth average balances and corresponding yields for the three month periods ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009, respectively:

Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
Interest Rates and Interest Differential (year to date)

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
                                     
   
Average Balance
   
Interest
   
Tax Equivalent Yield
   
Average Balance
   
Interest
   
Tax Equivalent Yield
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
ASSETS
                                   
Total loans
  $ 355,989     $ 4,939       5.63 %   $ 324,681     $ 4,671       5.84 %
Investment securities - taxable
    55,768       581       4.17 %     55,994       627       4.48 %
Investment securities - non-taxable
    22,008       217       5.90 %     1,928       19       5.85 %
Federal funds sold
    3,563       2       0.23 %     12,233       8       0.28 %
Time deposits
    9,559       43       1.82 %     7,032       46       2.63 %
Interest bearing deposits with banks
    9,862       5       0.21 %     470       -       0.08 %
                                                 
TOTAL INTEREST EARNING ASSETS
    456,749       5,787       5.22 %     402,338       5,371       5.42 %
                                                 
Less allowance for loan losses
    (3,662 )                     (2,984 )                
Other assets
    17,575                       12,053                  
                                                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 470,662                     $ 411,407                  
                                                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                               
Interest bearing demand deposits, NOW and money market
  $ 32,933     $ 53       0.65 %   $ 33,624     $ 134       1.62 %
Savings
    206,848       659       1.29 %     118,103       705       2.42 %
Certificates of deposit
    119,967       608       2.06 %     156,996       1,378       3.56 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other borrowings
    50,482       313       2.51 %     51,780       424       3.32 %
                                                 
TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES
    410,230       1,633       1.61 %     360,503       2,641       2.97 %
                                                 
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
    23,249                       16,541                  
Other liabilities
    2,260                       3,486                  
Stockholders' equity
    34,923                       30,877                  
                                                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
                                               
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 470,662                     $ 411,407                  
                                                 
Net interest income
          $ 4,154                     $ 2,730          
Net interest spread
                    3.61 %                     2.45 %
Net interest margin
                    3.66 %                     2.76 %

Provision for Loan Losses

For the three months ended March 31, 2010, management has provided a provision for loan losses of $180 thousand, as compared to $172 thousand for the same period ended March 31, 2009. Interest in the amount of $15 thousand was charged off on one loan in the first quarter of 2009 when the loan was placed into non-accrual. Principal in the amount of $49 thousand was charged off on one loan, while principal in the amount of $1 thousand was recovered on one loan in the first quarter of 2010. The allowance for loan losses is $3.7 million as of March 31, 2010, which is 1.05% of outstanding loans, compared to $3.1 million or 0.94% of outstanding loans as of March 31, 2009. At December 31, 2009, the allowance for loan losses of $3.6 million represented 1.03% of total outstanding loans. Based principally on economic conditions, asset quality, and loan-loss experience, including that of comparable institutions in the Bank’s market area, the allowance is believed to be adequate. The Bank has not participated in any sub-prime lending activity.


The activity in the allowance for loan losses is shown in the following table, as well as period end loans receivable and the allowance for loan losses as a percent of the total loan portfolio:

   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Loans receivable at end of period
  $ 356,025     $ 330,007  
                 
Allowance for loan losses:
               
Balance, beginning
  $ 3,598     $ 2,932  
Provision for loan losses
    180       172  
Loans charged off
    (49 )     (15 )
Recoveries
    1       -  
Balance at end of period
  $ 3,730     $ 3,089  
                 
Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable at end of period
    1.05 %     0.94 %

Non-interest Income

Total non-interest income was $252 thousand for the three month period ended March 31, 2010 compared to $186 thousand for the same period in 2009. The increase is primarily due to the growth in the Bank’s credit card and merchant processing customer base.

Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expenses increased $546 thousand or 24.3% from $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009 to $2.8 million for the same period ended March 31, 2010. The increase is due to: an increase of $197 thousand in salary and employee benefits, the majority of which are in conjunction with increased branch staffing and salary adjustments; an increase of $163 thousand in occupancy and equipment expense resulting from increases in other occupancy costs associated with the main office and the new branch offices; an increase of $68 thousand in data processing expenses; an increase of $53 thousand in credit card expense; an increase of $36 thousand in advertising; an increase of $10 thousand in professional fees; an increase of $6 thousand in FDIC insurance; and an increase of $19 thousand in charitable contributions, offset by a decrease of $7 thousand in loan expenses.

In July 2002, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was enacted (the “SOX”). The stated goals of the SOX are to increase corporate responsibility, to provide for enhanced penalties for accounting and auditing improprieties at publicly traded companies and to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosure pursuant to the securities laws. The SOX generally applies to all companies, both U.S. and non-U.S., that file or are required to file periodic reports with the SEC under the Exchange Act. The Company implemented the SOX management attestation requirement on internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007. Management anticipates third party compliance expenses for ongoing compliance with the SOX.

A breakdown of other expenses can be found in the statements of income.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes for three months ended March 31, 2010 totaled $417 thousand, or 29.2% of income before taxes. The provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2009 totaled $170 thousand, or 34.4%. The reduction in the tax rate is a result of an increase in the tax-free investment portfolio.


FINANCIAL CONDITION

Securities

The Bank’s securities portfolio continues to be classified, in its entirety, as “available for sale.” Management believes that a portfolio classification of available for sale allows complete flexibility in the investment portfolio. Using this classification, the Bank intends to hold these securities for an indefinite amount of time, but not necessarily to maturity. Such securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. The portfolio is structured to provide maximum return on investments while providing a consistent source of liquidity and meeting strict risk standards. Investment securities consist primarily of U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities issued by FHLMC or FNMA, corporate bonds, and taxable and non taxable municipal bonds. The Bank holds no high-risk securities or derivatives as of March 31, 2010. The Bank did not make any investments in non-U.S. government agency mortgage backed securities or sub-prime loans.

Total securities at March 31, 2010 were $77.4 million compared to $72.8 million at December 31, 2009. The increase in the investment portfolio is the result of municipal bond and U.S. government agency bond purchases, offset by principal payments on U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities. The carrying value of the securities portfolio as of March 31, 2010 includes a net unrealized gain of $2.4 million, which is recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity net of income tax effect. This compares to a net unrealized gain of $2.1 million at December 31, 2009. The current unrealized gain position of the securities portfolio is due to the changes in market rates since December 31, 2009. No securities are deemed to be other than temporarily impaired.

Restricted investments in bank stock consists of FHLB stock and ACBB stock. Federal law requires a member institution of the FHLB to hold stock of its district FHLB according to a predetermined formula. The restricted stocks are carried at cost. The Company had $2.1 million of FHLB stock and $40 thousand of ACBB stock as of March 31, 2010.

In December 2008, the FHLB of Pittsburgh notified member banks that it was suspending dividend payments and the repurchase of capital stock.

Management evaluates the restricted stock for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 942, “Accounting by Certain Entities (Including Entities With Trade Receivables) That Lend to or Finance the Activities of Others.” Management’s determination of whether these investments are impaired is based on their assessment of the ultimate recoverability of their cost rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of their cost is influenced by criteria such as (1) the significance of the decline in net assets of the FHLB as compared to the capital stock amount for the FHLB and the length of time this situation has persisted, (2) commitments by the FHLB to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to the operating performance of the FHLB, and (3) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on institutions and, accordingly, on the customer base of the FHLB.

Management believes no impairment charge is necessary related to the FHLB or ACBB restricted stock as of March 31, 2010.

Loans

The loan portfolio comprises a major component of the Bank’s earning assets. All of the Bank’s loans are to domestic borrowers. Total net loans at March 31, 2010 increased $9.7 million to $356.0 million from $346.3 million at December 31, 2009. The loan to deposit ratio has increased from 91.8% at December 31, 2009 to 92.8% at March 31, 2010. The Bank’s loan portfolio at March 31, 2010 was comprised of consumer loans of $166.2 million, an increase of $4.8 million from December 31, 2009, and commercial loans of $193.6 million, an increase of $5.0 million from December 31, 2009, before the allowance for loan losses and deferred costs. The Bank has not originated, nor does it intend to originate, sub-prime mortgage loans.


Credit Risk and Loan Quality

The allowance for loan losses increased $132 thousand to $3.7 million at March 31, 2010 from $3.6 million at December 31, 2009. At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the allowance for loan losses represented 1.05% and 1.03%, respectively, of total loans. Based upon current economic conditions, the composition of the loan portfolio, the perceived credit risk in the portfolio and loan-loss experience of comparable institutions in the Bank’s market area, management feels the allowance is adequate to absorb reasonably anticipated losses.

There was a recorded investment in impaired loans at March 31, 2010 of $4.7 million compared to $4.8 million at December 31, 2009 and none at March 31, 2009. The March 31, 2010 impairment required an allowance for loan losses of $220 thousand. Non-performing loans were 1.26% and 0.00% of total loans at March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Premises and Equipment

Company premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, increased $115 thousand from December 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010.
 
Deposits

Total deposits at March 31, 2010 increased $6.4 million to $387.7 million from $381.3 million at December 31, 2009. Savings deposits increased by $9.4 million, offset by time deposits which decreased by $2.3 million, and demand deposits which decreased by $695 thousand. The significant growth in savings deposits is attributed to successful promotions along with a shift of funds from time deposit accounts.

Liquidity

Liquidity represents the Company’s ability to meet the demands required for the funding of loans and to meet depositors’ requirements for use of their funds. The Company’s sources of liquidity are cash balances, due from banks, and federal funds sold. Cash and cash equivalents were $26.2 million at March 31, 2010, compared to $26.5 million at December 31, 2009.

Additional asset liquidity sources include principal and interest payments from the investment security and loan portfolios. Long-term liquidity needs may be met by selling securities available for sale, selling loans or raising additional capital. At March 31, 2010, the Company had $77.4 million of available for sale securities. Securities with carrying values of approximately $60.4 and $49.2 million at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure securities sold under agreements to repurchase, public deposits, and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

The Bank also has borrowing capacity with the FHLB of approximately $184.6 million, of which $9.4 million was outstanding in long-term loans at March 31, 2010. With respect to the long-term loans, $1.5 million mature in 2012, and $7.9 million mature in 2013. The Bank also has a line of credit with the FHLB and the ACBB of approximately $25.0 million and $6.0 million, respectively of which none was outstanding at March 31, 2010. All FHLB borrowings are secured by qualifying assets of the Bank and advances from the ACBB line are unsecured.

The Company has two lines of credit totaling $10 million with Univest, of which $5.7 million was outstanding at March 31, 2010. These lines of credit are secured by 833,333 shares of Bank common stock.

The Company has no investment in or financial relationship with any unconsolidated entities that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on liquidity or capital resources.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company’s consolidated financial statements do not reflect various off-balance sheet arrangements that are made in the normal course of business, which may involve some liquidity risk. These off-balance sheet arrangements consist mainly of unfunded loans and lines of credit made under the same standards as on-balance sheet instruments. These unused commitments totaled $63.7 million at March 31, 2010. The Company also has letters of credit outstanding of $3.8 million at March 31, 2010. Because these instruments have fixed maturity dates, and because many of them will expire without being drawn upon, they do not generally present any significant liquidity risk to the Company. Management is of the opinion that the Company’s liquidity is sufficient to meet its anticipated needs.

Capital Resources and Adequacy

Total stockholders’ equity was $34.9 million as of March 31, 2010, representing a net increase of $1.2 million from December 31, 2009. The increase in capital was a result of the net income of $1.0 million, and the increase in unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities of $180 thousand.

The following table provides a comparison of the Bank’s risk based capital ratios and leverage ratios (dollars in thousands):
 
   
March 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
             
Tier I, common stockholders' equity
  $ 38,561     $ 37,464  
Tier II, allowable portion of allowance for loan losses
    3,730       3,598  
                 
Total capital
  $ 42,291     $ 41,062  
                 
Tier I risk based capital ratio
    11.7 %     11.7 %
                 
Total risk based capital ratio
    12.8 %     12.8 %
                 
Tier I leverage ratio
    8.2 %     8.1 %

At March 31, 2010, the Bank exceeded the minimum regulatory capital requirements necessary to be considered a “well capitalized” financial institution under applicable federal banking regulations.

Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not Applicable.

Item 4 – Controls and Procedures

The term “disclosure controls and procedures” is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). This term refers to the controls and procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within required time periods. Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2010, and they have concluded that, as of this date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at ensuring that required information will be disclosed on a timely basis in our reports filed under the Exchange Act.

There were no significant changes to our internal controls over financial reporting or in the other factors that could significantly affect our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2010, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weakness.


Part II - Other Information

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings

The Company and the Bank are an occasional party to legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business. In the opinion of management, the Company has adequate legal defenses and/or insurance coverage respecting any and each of these actions and does not believe that they will materially affect the Company’s operations or financial position.

Item 1A - Risk Factors

Not Applicable.

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

Not Applicable.

Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not Applicable

Item 4 – (Removed and Reserved)

Item 5 - Other Information

Not Applicable.


Item 6 - Exhibits

Exhibit Number
 
Description
     
 
Articles of Incorporation as amended (conformed).
3.2
 
By-Laws (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 of Registrant’s Form 8-A filed on December 11, 2008).
 
Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement – Directors.
 
Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement – Executive Officers.
11.1
 
The statement regarding computation of per share earnings required by this exhibit is contained in Note 5 to the financial statements under the caption “Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share.”
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 1350 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


SIGNATURES


In accordance with 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.


   
EMBASSY BANCORP, INC.
 
   
(Registrant)
 
           
           
Dated: May 14, 2010
 
By: 
    /s/ 
David M. Lobach Jr.
 
       
David M. Lobach, Jr.
       
President and Chief Executive Officer
           
           
Dated: May 14, 2010
 
By: 
    /s/ 
Judith A. Hunsicker
 
       
Judith A. Hunsicker
       
Senior Executive Vice President,
       
Chief Operating Officer, Secretary
       
and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
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