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Pensions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Pensions  
Pensions
Note 8 – Pensions

The components of pension expense for the periods presented are as follows:

   
Three months ended
   
Six months ended
 
   
June 30
   
June 30
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Components of net periodic (benefit) cost:
                       
Service cost
  $ 84     $ 91     $ 187     $ 183  
Interest cost
    180       185       362       371  
Expected return on plan assets
    (188 )     (209 )     (376 )     (419 )
Recognized net actuarial loss
    91       43       180       86  
Net periodic cost
  $ 167     $ 110     $ 353     $ 221  

 

The Bank expects its pension expense to increase in 2011 compared to 2010.  The Bank expects to contribute $1.9 million to its pension plan in 2011.  This contribution will meet the minimum funding requirements.