Goodwill	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Goodwill
Goodwill	Note 14 Goodwill FASB ASC Topic 350, "Intangibles – Other" requires that goodwill be reviewed annually, or more frequently if circumstances indicate that it might be impaired, by comparing the fair value of the goodwill to its recorded value, or carrying value. If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge must be recorded. We consider First Commonwealth Financial Corporation to be one reporting unit. The carrying amount of goodwill as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $159.9 million. No impairment charges on goodwill or other intangible assets were incurred in 2011 or 2010. We test goodwill for impairment as of November 30th each year and again at any quarter-end if any material events occur during a quarter that may affect goodwill. We have evaluated our goodwill for impairment at June 30, 2009 and each subsequent quarter end as a result of the negative impact other-than-temporary impairment charges and credit losses in our loan portfolio have had on our earnings. These losses along with ongoing uncertainty in the general economy and the financial markets, which may continue to negatively impact our performance and stock price, resulted in a need to evaluate our goodwill. There has been no change in our annual test date of November 30^th. Goodwill is tested for impairment using a two-step process that begins with an estimation of fair value as of June 30, 2011. When determining fair value in Step 1, we utilized an income approach and two market approaches and then applied weighting factors to each result. These weighting factors represent our best judgment of the weighting a market participant would utilize in arriving at a fair value. The income approach uses a dividend discount analysis. This approach calculates cash flows based on anticipated financial results for the next five years assuming a change of control transaction. The analysis then calculates the present value of all excess cash flows generated by the Company, which are in excess of the minimum tangible capital ratio, plus the present value of a terminal sale value. There are numerous estimates and assumptions included in this approach, including discount rate, balance sheet growth, credit costs in our loan and investment portfolios, the level of future interest rates as well as other economic conditions. Additionally, the change of control transaction incorporates assumptions related to projected levels of earnings, integrated cost savings and certain transaction costs. One of the market approaches used in the Step 1 test calculates the fair value of First Commonwealth by using median pricing multiples in recent actual acquisitions of companies similarly sized and then applying these multiples to the organization. Since no company or transaction is identical to First Commonwealth, the results of this analysis are only an indication of comparable value. The results of this market approach could be adversely affected if pricing multiples for future acquisitions differ materially from those paid currently. The second market approach calculates the change of control price a market participant would pay by adding a change of control premium to the current trading value of the company. This approach assumes that current share price reflects an accurate fair value for the Company. As a result of the Step 1 analysis, it was determined at June 30, 2011, that the fair value of our goodwill exceeded its carrying value by more than 9% and therefore the Step 2 analysis was not necessary and no impairment charge was required. Management will continue to monitor events that could impact this conclusion in the future.

Goodwill

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Note 14 Goodwill

FASB ASC Topic 350, "Intangibles – Other" requires that goodwill be reviewed annually, or more frequently if circumstances indicate that it might be impaired, by comparing the fair value of the goodwill to its recorded value, or carrying value. If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge must be recorded.

We consider First Commonwealth Financial Corporation to be one reporting unit. The carrying amount of goodwill as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $159.9 million. No impairment charges on goodwill or other intangible assets were incurred in 2011 or 2010.

We test goodwill for impairment as of November 30th each year and again at any quarter-end if any material events occur during a quarter that may affect goodwill. We have evaluated our goodwill for impairment at June 30, 2009 and each subsequent quarter end as a result of the negative impact other-than-temporary impairment charges and credit losses in our loan portfolio have had on our earnings. These losses along with ongoing uncertainty in the general economy and the financial markets, which may continue to negatively impact our performance and stock price, resulted in a need to evaluate our goodwill. There has been no change in our annual test date of November 30^th.

Goodwill is tested for impairment using a two-step process that begins with an estimation of fair value as of June 30, 2011.

When determining fair value in Step 1, we utilized an income approach and two market approaches and then applied weighting factors to each result. These weighting factors represent our best judgment of the weighting a market participant would utilize in arriving at a fair value.

The income approach uses a dividend discount analysis. This approach calculates cash flows based on anticipated financial results for the next five years assuming a change of control transaction. The analysis then calculates the present value of all excess cash flows generated by the Company, which are in excess of the minimum tangible capital ratio, plus the present value of a terminal sale value. There are numerous estimates and assumptions included in this approach, including discount rate, balance sheet growth, credit costs in our loan and investment portfolios, the level of future interest rates as well as other economic conditions. Additionally, the change of control transaction incorporates assumptions related to projected levels of earnings, integrated cost savings and certain transaction costs.

One of the market approaches used in the Step 1 test calculates the fair value of First Commonwealth by using median pricing multiples in recent actual acquisitions of companies similarly sized and then applying these multiples to the organization. Since no company or transaction is identical to First Commonwealth, the results of this analysis are only an indication of comparable value. The results of this market approach could be adversely affected if pricing multiples for future acquisitions differ materially from those paid currently. The second market approach calculates the change of control price a market participant would pay by adding a change of control premium to the current trading value of the company. This approach assumes that current share price reflects an accurate fair value for the Company.

As a result of the Step 1 analysis, it was determined at June 30, 2011, that the fair value of our goodwill exceeded its carrying value by more than 9% and therefore the Step 2 analysis was not necessary and no impairment charge was required. Management will continue to monitor events that could impact this conclusion in the future.