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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, 2005

Or

[ ] 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 0-13222

CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                 PENNSYLVANIA                                          23-2265045
         (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)              (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


First Citizens National Bank
15 South Main Street
Mansfield, Pennsylvania 16933
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (570) 662-2121

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes__X___ No_____

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as described in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes____ No __X__

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock, as of August 1, 2005, 2,846,543 shares of Common Stock, par value $1.00.




 
Citizens Financial Services, Inc.
Form 10-Q

INDEX
 
 
PAGE
Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item I - Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2005 and
December 31, 2004
1
Consolidated Statement of Income for the
Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
2
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the
Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
3
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the
Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
4
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
5-7
Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
8-21
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market
Risk
22
Item 4 - Controls and Procedures
22
   
Part II OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings
23
Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
23
Item 3 - Defaults upon Senior Securities
23
Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
24
Item 5 - Other Information
24
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
25
Signatures
26
 

 
CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
 
 
 
 
 
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30
 
December 31
 
(in thousands)
 
2005
 
2004
 
ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks:
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing
 
$
8,607
 
$
9,162
 
Interest-bearing
   
101
   
177
 
Total cash and cash equivalents
   
8,708
   
9,339
 
 
   
   
 
Available-for-sale securities
   
91,947
   
95,747
 
 
   
   
 
Loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $3,692 and $3,919)
   
367,684
   
355,774
 
 
   
   
 
Premises and equipment
   
12,493
   
11,833
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
1,895
   
1,736
 
Goodwill
   
8,605
   
8,605
 
Core deposit intangible
   
973
   
1,262
 
Bank owned life insurance
   
7,598
   
7,449
 
Other assets
   
7,244
   
7,602
 
 
   
   
 
TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
507,147
 
$
499,347
 
 
   
   
 
LIABILITIES:
   
   
 
Deposits:
   
   
 
Noninterest-bearing
 
$
46,764
 
$
46,866
 
Interest-bearing
   
375,668
   
372,208
 
Total deposits
   
422,432
   
419,074
 
Borrowed funds
   
39,199
   
34,975
 
Accrued interest payable
   
1,599
   
1,870
 
Other liabilities
   
2,716
   
2,639
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
   
465,946
   
458,558
 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
   
   
 
Common Stock
   
   
 
$1.00 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares;
   
   
 
issued 2,937,519 shares in 2005 and 2004, respectively
   
2,938
   
2,938
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
10,804
   
10,804
 
Retained earnings
   
30,324
   
28,894
 
TOTAL
   
44,066
   
42,636
 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
   
(391
)
 
164
 
Less: Treasury Stock, at cost
   
   
 
118,715 shares for 2005 and 97,262 for 2004, respectively
   
(2,474
)
 
(2,011
)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
   
41,201
   
40,789
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
   
   
 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
$
507,147
 
$
499,347
 
 
   
   
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 

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CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
2005
 
2004
 
2005
 
2004
 
INTEREST INCOME:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
 
$
6,105
 
$
5,447
 
$
12,024
 
$
10,795
 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
   
-
   
3
   
-
   
8
 
Investment securities:
   
   
   
   
 
Taxable
   
749
   
852
   
1,541
   
1,744
 
Nontaxable
   
124
   
62
   
242
   
147
 
Dividends
   
55
   
67
   
106
   
129
 
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME
   
7,033
   
6,431
   
13,913
   
12,823
 
INTEREST EXPENSE:
   
   
   
   
 
Deposits
   
2,256
   
1,992
   
4,425
   
3,956
 
Borrowed funds
   
379
   
217
   
757
   
430
 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
   
2,635
   
2,209
   
5,182
   
4,386
 
NET INTEREST INCOME
   
4,398
   
4,222
   
8,731
   
8,437
 
Provision for loan losses
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
   
   
   
   
 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
   
4,398
   
4,222
   
8,731
   
8,437
 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
   
   
   
   
 
Service charges
   
746
   
751
   
1,419
   
1,482
 
Trust
   
86
   
119
   
208
   
246
 
Brokerage
   
55
   
58
   
93
   
112
 
Insurance
   
61
   
60
   
144
   
88
 
Gains on loans sold
   
12
   
12
   
22
   
21
 
Investment securities gains, net
   
-
   
204
   
-
   
491
 
Earnings on bank owned life insurance
   
75
   
79
   
149
   
158
 
Other
   
100
   
93
   
202
   
172
 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
   
1,135
   
1,376
   
2,237
   
2,770
 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
   
   
   
   
 
Salaries and employee benefits
   
1,974
   
1,847
   
3,895
   
3,772
 
Occupancy
   
282
   
267
   
585
   
553
 
Furniture and equipment
   
160
   
165
   
335
   
335
 
Professional fees
   
131
   
158
   
275
   
312
 
Amortization
   
144
   
109
   
289
   
217
 
Other
   
1,171
   
1,129
   
2,306
   
2,155
 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSES
   
3,862
   
3,675
   
7,685
   
7,344
 
Income before provision for income taxes
   
1,671
   
1,923
   
3,283
   
3,863
 
Provision for income taxes
   
358
   
455
   
703
   
902
 
NET INCOME
 
$
1,313
 
$
1,468
 
$
2,580
 
$
2,961
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Earnings Per Share
 
$
0.46
 
$
0.52
 
$
0.91
 
$
1.04
 
Cash Dividend Declared
 
$
0.205
 
$
0.195
 
$
0.405
 
$
0.385
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
   
2,837,899
   
2,840,504
   
2,839,072
   
2,840,531
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
   
   
 

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CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30
 
June 30
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
2005
 
 
 
2004
 
 
 
2005
 
 
 
2004
 
Net income
   
 
$
1,313
   
 
$
1,468
   
 
$
2,580
   
 
$
2,961
 
Other comprehensive income:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities
   
821
   
   
(2,723
)
 
   
(841
)
 
   
(2,376
)
 
 
Less: Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income
   
-
   
   
(204
)
 
   
-
   
   
(491
)
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax
   
   
821
   
   
(2,927
)
 
   
(841
)
 
   
(2,867
)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to other comprehensive income
   
   
279
   
   
(995
)
 
   
(286
)
 
   
(975
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
   
   
542
   
   
(1,932
)
 
   
(555
)
 
   
(1,892
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
   
 
$
1,855
   
 
$
(464
)
 
 
$
2,025
   
 
$
1,069
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
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CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
 
 
 
 
 
(UNAUDITED)
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2005
 
2004
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
2,580
 
$
2,961
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
   
   
 
cash provided by operating activities:
   
   
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
731
   
675
 
Amortization and accretion of investment securities
   
370
   
501
 
Deferred income taxes
   
29
   
(41
)
Investment securities gains, net
   
-
   
(491
)
Realized gains on loans sold
   
(22
)
 
(21
)
Earnings on banked owned life insurance
   
(149
)
 
(158
)
Originations of loans held for sale
   
(1,530
)
 
(1,213
)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
   
1,552
   
1,314
 
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable
   
(159
)
 
14
 
Decrease in accrued interest payable
   
(271
)
 
(345
)
Increase in other liabilities
   
(59
)
 
(291
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
3,072
   
2,905
 
 
   
   
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
   
   
 
Available-for-sale securities:
   
   
 
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
   
-
   
14,045
 
Proceeds from maturity and principal repayments of securities
   
8,373
   
14,434
 
Purchase of securities
   
(5,785
)
 
(23,276
)
Proceeds from redemption of Regulatory Stock
   
1,280
   
962
 
Purchase of Regulatory Stock
   
(812
)
 
(951
)
Net increase in loans
   
(12,142
)
 
(6,224
)
Purchase of loans
   
-
   
(27,340
)
Purchases of premises and equipment
   
(146
)
 
(190
)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
   
200
   
30
 
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets held for sale
   
286
   
138
 
Property purchased for future expansion
   
(927
)
 
-
 
Deposit acquisition premium
   
-
   
(2,200
)
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(9,673
)
 
(30,572
)
 
   
   
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
   
   
 
Net increase in deposits
   
3,358
   
8,557
 
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
   
8,043
   
548
 
Repayments of long-term borrowings
   
(3,208
)
 
(559
)
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowed funds
   
(610
)
 
2,029
 
Purchase of Treasury Stock
   
(463
)
 
(7
)
Dividends paid
   
(1,150
)
 
(1,083
)
Deposits of acquired branches
   
-
   
20,663
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
5,970
   
30,148
 
 
   
   
 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
(631
)
 
2,481
 
 
   
   
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
   
9,339
   
9,951
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
 
$
8,708
 
$
12,432
 
 
   
   
 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
   
   
 
Interest paid
 
$
5,436
 
$
4,732
 
 
   
   
 
Income taxes paid
 
$
540
 
$
1,050
 
 
   
   
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
   
   
 
 
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CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

    Citizens Financial Service, Inc., (individually and collectively, the “Company”) is a Pennsylvania corporation organized as the holding company of its wholly owned subsidiary, First Citizens National Bank (the “Bank”), and its subsidiary, First Citizens Insurance Agency, Inc. All material inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

    The accompanying interim financial statements have been prepared by the Company without audit and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (which include only normal, recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position as of June 30, 2005, and the results of operations for the interim periods presented. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. For further information refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto incorporated by reference in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.

Note 2 - Earnings per Share

    The following table sets forth the computation of earnings per share. Earnings per share calculations give retroactive effect to stock dividends declared by the Company. The Company has no dilutive securities.

 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
 
2005
 
2004
 
2005
 
2004
 
 
                 
Net income applicable to common stock
 
$
1,313,000
 
$
1,468,000
 
$
2,580,000
 
$
2,961,000
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
   
2,837,899
   
2,840,504
   
2,839,072
   
2,840,531
 
                           
Earnings per share
 
$
0.46
 
$
0.52
 
$
0.91
 
$
1.04
 

 
Note 3 - Income Tax Expense
 
    Income tax expense is less than the amount calculated using the statutory tax rate, primarily the result of tax-exempt income earned from state and municipal securities and loans and investment in tax credits.


Note 4 - Employee Benefit Plans

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost - Defined Benefit Plans
 
    For a detailed disclosure on the Company's pension and employee benefits plans, please refer to Note 8 of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements included in the 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
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The following sets forth the components of net periodic benefit costs of the defined benefit plans for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively (dollars presented in thousands):

 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
 
2005
 
2004
 
2005
 
2004
 
Service cost
 
$
91
 
$
84
 
$
159
 
$
168
 
Interest cost
   
83
   
74
   
143
   
148
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
(97
)
 
(83
)
 
(165
)
 
(166
)
Net amortization and deferral
   
20
   
6
   
26
   
12
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Net periodic benefit cost
 
$
97
 
$
81
 
$
163
 
$
162
 

 
The Company expects to contribute $382,000 to its defined benefit pension plan in 2005. As of June 30, 2005, no contributions have been made.
 
Defined Contribution Plan

The Company also sponsors a defined contribution plan covering substantially all of its employees. The Company contributes three percent of applicable salaries into the plan. Through June 30, 2005, the Company contributed $96,000 into the defined contribution plan.


Note 5 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (FAS No. 123R). FAS No. 123R revised FAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and its related implementation guidance. FAS No. 123R will require compensation costs related to share-based payment transactions to be recognized in the financial statement (with limited exceptions). The amount of compensation cost will be measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. Compensation cost will be recognized over the period that an employee provides service in exchange for the award.

In April, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a new rule that amends the compliance dates for FAS No. 123R. The Statement requires that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements and that this cost be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. FAS No. 123R covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. The Company will adopt FAS No. 123R on January 1, 2006 and is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s results of operations.

In March 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 ("SAB No. 107"), Share-Based Payment, providing guidance on option valuation methods, the accounting for income tax effects of share-based payment arrangements upon adoption of FAS No. 123R, and the disclosures in MD&A subsequent to the adoption. The Company will provide SAB No. 107 required disclosures upon adoption of FAS No. 123R on January 1, 2006 and is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

In December 2004, FASB issued FAS No. 153, Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets - An Amendment of APB Opinion No. 29. The guidance in APB Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions, is based on the principle that exchanges of nonmonetary assets should be measured based on the fair value of the assets exchanged. The guidance in that Opinion, however, included certain exceptions to that principle. FAS No. 153 amends Opinion No. 29 to eliminate the exception for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets and replaces it with a general exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have commercial substance. A nonmonetary exchange has commercial substance if the future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result of the exchange. The provisions of FAS No. 153 are effective for nonmonetary asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. Early application is permitted and companies must apply the standard prospectively. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
 
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In June 2005, the FASB issued FAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Errors Corrections, a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FAS No. 3. The Statement applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principle, and changes the requirements for accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principle. FAS No. 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods’ financial statements of a voluntary change in accounting principle unless it is impractical. APB Opinion No. 20 previously required that most voluntary changes in accounting principle be recognized by including in net income of the period of the change the cumulative effect of changing to the new accounting principle. FAS No.154 improves the financial reporting because its requirements enhance the consistency of financial reporting between periods.

 
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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 
Cautionary Statement
 
    Forward-looking statements may prove inaccurate. We have made forward-looking statements in this document, and in documents that we incorporate by reference, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of Citizens Financial Services, Inc., First Citizens National Bank, First Citizens Insurance Agency, Inc. or the combined company. When we use such words as "believes," "expects,” "anticipates," or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements. For a variety of reasons, actual results could differ materially from those contained in or implied by forward-looking statements. The Company would like to caution readers that the following important factors, among others, may have affected and could in the future affect the Company’s actual results and could cause the Company’s actual results for subsequent periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward looking statement:
 
·  
The effects of changing economic conditions in both the market areas served by the Company and nationally.
·  
Interest rates could change more rapidly or more significantly than we expect.
·  
The economy could change significantly in an unexpected way, which would cause the demand for new loans and the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans to change in ways that our models do not anticipate.
·  
The stock and bond markets could suffer a significant disruption, which may have a negative effect on our financial condition and that of our borrowers, and on our ability to raise money by issuing new securities.
·  
It could take us longer than we anticipate implementing strategic initiatives designed to increase revenues or manage expenses, or we may be unable to implement those initiatives at all.
·  
Acquisitions and dispositions of assets could affect us in ways that management has not anticipated.
·  
We may become subject to new legal obligations or the resolution of litigation may have a negative effect on our financial condition.
·  
We may become subject to new and unanticipated accounting, tax, or regulatory practices, regulations or requirements, including the costs of compliance with such changes.

Introduction

The following is management's discussion and analysis of the significant changes in the results of operations, capital resources and liquidity presented in its accompanying consolidated financial statements for Citizens Financial Service, Inc., a bank holding company and its subsidiary (the Company). Our Company's consolidated financial condition and results of operations consist almost entirely of our wholly owned subsidiary’s (First Citizens National Bank) financial condition and results of operations. Management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the preceding June 30, 2005 financial information. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results you may expect for the full year.

Our Company currently engages in the general business of banking throughout our service area of Potter, Tioga and Bradford counties in North Central Pennsylvania and Allegany, Steuben, Chemung and Tioga counties in Southern New York. Our lending and deposit products and investment services are offered primarily within the vicinity of our service area.

The market area that First Citizens National Bank operates is rural in nature. The customer makeup consists of small businesses and individuals. The state of the economy in the region is mixed with unemployment rates generally running above the state and national averages at this time.

Risk identification and management are essential elements for the successful management of the Company. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to various types of risk including interest rate, credit and liquidity risk.

Interest rate risk is the sensitivity of net interest income and the market value of financial instruments to the direction and frequency of changes in interest rates. Interest rate risk results from various re-pricing frequencies and the maturity structure of the financial instruments owned by the Company. The Company uses its asset/liability management policy to control and manage interest rate risk.
 
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Credit risk represents the possibility that a customer may not perform in accordance with contractual terms. Credit risk results from loans with customers and purchasing of securities. The Company’s primary credit risk is in the loan portfolio. The Company manages credit risk by adhering to an established credit policy and through a disciplined evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Also, the investment policy limits the amount of credit risk that may be taken in the investment portfolio.

Liquidity risk represents the inability to generate or otherwise obtain funds at reasonable rates to satisfy commitments to borrowers and obligations to depositors. The Company has established guidelines within its asset/liability policy to manage liquidity risk. These guidelines include contingent funding alternatives.

Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents our Company files, from time to time, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, filed by our Company and any current reports on Form 8-K filed by our Company.

We face strong competition in the communities we serve from other commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions, some of which are substantially larger institutions than our subsidiary. In addition, insurance companies, investment-counseling firms, and other business firms and individuals offer personal and corporate trust services. We also compete with credit unions, issuers of money market funds, securities brokerage firms, consumer finance companies and mortgage brokers. These entities are strong competitors for virtually all types of financial services.

In recent years, the financial services industry has experienced tremendous change to competitive barriers between bank and non-bank institutions. We not only must compete with traditional financial institutions, but also with other business corporations that have begun to deliver competing financial services. Competition for banking services is based on price, nature of product, quality of service, and in the case of certain activities, convenience of location.

Trust and Investment Services

Our Trust and Investment Department services range from professional estate settlement services through management of complex trust accounts to investment management and custody of securities. Our Trust and Investment Department manages retirement accounts for many area companies and individuals. We also manage many individual IRAs, both rollover and contributory.
 
    The Investment Department offers full service brokerage services in selected locations throughout the Bank’s market area and appointments can be made in any First Citizens National Bank branch.
 
    The Bank offers life and health insurance, as well as annuities through our insurance subsidiary, First Citizens Insurance Agency, Inc.
 
Financial Condition

Total assets (shown in the Consolidated Balance Sheet) of $507.1 million have increased by $7.8 million or 1.6% since the end of last year. Net loans increased 3.3% to $367.7 million and investment securities decreased 4.0% to $91.9 million since year-end 2004. Total deposits increased $3.4 million or .8% to $422.4 million since then as well. Borrowed funds have increased $4.2 million to $39.2 million compared with $35.0 million at year-end. Explanations of variances will be described within the following appropriate sections.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $8,708,000 at June 30, 2005 compared to $9,339,000 on December 31, 2004. Noninterest-bearing cash decreased $555,000 since year-end 2004, while interest-bearing cash decreased $76,000 during that same period. We believe the liquidity needs of the Company are satisfied by the current balance of cash and cash equivalents, the availability of traditional funding sources, and the portion of the investment and loan portfolios that mature within one year. These sources of funds will enable the Company to meet cash obligations and off-balance sheet commitments as they come due.
 
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Investments

The total investment portfolio is held as available for sale. Investments available for sale are accounted for at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of deferred taxes, reported as a component of stockholders’ equity. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 were as follows (in thousands):

       
Gross
 
Gross
 
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
June 30, 2005
 
Cost
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Available-for-sale securities:
                 
U.S. Agency securities
 
$
5,796
 
$
-
 
$
(67
)
$
5,729
 
Obligations of state and
                         
political subdivisions
   
12,971
   
231
   
(13
)
 
13,189
 
Corporate obligations
   
8,504
   
269
   
-
   
8,773
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
62,170
   
125
   
(837
)
 
61,458
 
Equity securities
   
3,099
   
-
   
(301
)
 
2,798
 
Total available-for-sale
 
$
92,540
 
$
625
 
$
(1,218
)
$
91,947
 
 
       
Gross
 
Gross
 
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
December 31, 2004
 
Cost
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Available-for-sale securities:
                 
U.S. Agency securities
 
$
5,829
 
$
-
 
$
(17
)
$
5,812
 
Obligations of state and
                         
political subdivisions
   
7,203
   
249
   
-
   
7,452
 
Corporate obligations
   
8,523
   
412
   
-
   
8,935
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
70,845
   
204
   
(600
)
 
70,449
 
Equity securities
   
3,099
   
-
   
-
   
3,099
 
Total available-for-sale
 
$
95,499
 
$
865
 
$
(617
)
$
95,747
 


Our investment portfolio decreased by $3,800,000 or 4.0% from December 31, 2004 to June 30, 2005. During the first half of 2005, we purchased approximately $5.8 million of municipal bonds. Given current interest rates, we have been purchasing high coupon, longer-term municipals with short-term call features during the first half of 2005. Offsetting these purchases is approximately $8.4 million of principal repayments from our mortgage backed securities portfolio, which we continue to receive approximately $1.4 million per month.
    
Management continues to monitor the earnings performance and the effectiveness of the liquidity of the investment portfolio on a regular basis. Through active balance sheet management and analysis of the securities portfolio, the Company maintains sufficient liquidity to satisfy depositor requirements and various credit needs of its customers.

Loans

The Company’s lending is focused in the north central Pennsylvania market and the southern tier of New York. The composition of our loan portfolio consists principally of retail lending, which includes single-family residential mortgages and other consumer lending, and commercial lending primarily to locally owned small businesses. New loans are generated primarily from direct loans to our existing customer base, with new customers generated by referrals from real estate brokers, building contractors, attorneys, accountants and existing customers.

As shown in the tables below (dollars in thousands), total loans increased approximately $11.7 million or 3.2% during the first six months of 2005. Municipal loans increased $4.0 million due primarily to the addition of one large municipal loan totaling approximately $10 million. Of this amount, approximately $4.0 million was participated out with another financial institution in the second quarter. Residential and commercial real estate loans increased $4.7 million and $3.2 million, respectively. Offsetting these were decreases in agricultural and construction real estate loans of $.7 million and $.6 million, respectively.

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We are cautiously optimistic that loan demand will increase for the remainder of the year. With last year’s acquisition of two branches from the Legacy Bank in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, we have increased our customer base and expect to expand upon those new relationships. Secondly, residential mortgage lending continues to be a principal business activity and one our Company expects to continue by providing a full complement of competitively priced conforming, nonconforming and home equity mortgages. Management has worked diligently on a program through Fannie Mae that would allow customers to construct residential homes through a one-closing process. Through this construction-to-permanent lending product, we hope to give our customers another avenue in which to meet their needs. We continue to emphasize branch office personnel training and the focus on flexibility and fast “turn around time” that will continue to aid in growing our loan portfolio. Finally, the Company’s team of strong, experienced business development officers enables us to meet the needs of commercial and agricultural customers within our service area.


   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2005/
 
   
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
December 31, 2004
 
   
2005
 
2004
 
Change
 
 
 
Amount
 
% 
 
Amount
 
% 
 
Amount
 
% 
 
Real estate:
                         
Residential
 
$
194,455
   
52.4
 
$
189,803
   
52.8
 
$
4,652
   
2.5
 
Commercial
   
78,470
   
21.1
   
75,228
   
20.9
   
3,242
   
4.3
 
Agricultural
   
10,885
   
2.9
   
11,564
   
3.2
   
(679
)
 
(5.9
)
Construction
   
6,704
   
1.8
   
7,282
   
2.0
   
(578
)
 
(7.9
)
Loans to individuals
                                     
for household, family and other purchases
   
12,703
   
3.4
   
12,657
   
3.5
   
46
   
0.4
 
Commercial and other loans
   
29,032
   
7.8
   
28,069
   
7.8
   
963
   
3.4
 
State & political subdivision loans
   
39,127
   
10.6
   
35,090
   
9.8
   
4,037
   
11.5
 
Total loans
   
371,376
   
100.0
   
359,693
   
100.0
   
11,683
   
3.2
 
Less allowance for loan losses
   
3,692
         
3,919
         
(227
)
 
-5.8
%
Net loans
 
$
367,684
   
 
$
355,774
   
 
$
11,910
   
3.3
%
 

Allowance For Loan Losses

As shown in the following table (dollars in thousands), the Allowance for Loan Losses as a percentage of loans decreased from 1.09% at December 31, 2004 to .99% at June 30, 2005. The dollar amount of the reserve has decreased $227,000 since year-end 2004. The decrease is a result of no provision in the first six months of 2005, less net charge-offs. Gross charge-offs for the first six months of 2005 were $243,000, while recoveries were $16,000. Asset quality has improved such that no provision has been recorded for 2005, even with the increase in total loans from December 31, 2004. The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is subject to a formal analysis by management of the Company. Management deems the allowance to be adequate to absorb inherent losses probable in the portfolio, as of June 30, 2005. The Company has disclosed in its annual report on Form 10-K the process and methodology supporting the loan loss provision.

   
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
Balance, at beginning of period
 
$
3,919
 
$
3,620
 
$
3,621
 
$
3,250
 
$
2,777
 
Provision charged to income
   
-
   
-
   
435
   
435
   
445
 
Increase related to acquisition
   
-
   
290
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Recoveries on loans previously
                               
charged against the allowance
   
16
   
324
   
116
   
115
   
175
 
     
3,935
   
4,234
   
4,172
   
3,800
   
3,397
 
Loans charged against the allowance
   
(243
)
 
(315
)
 
(552
)
 
(179
)
 
(147
)
Balance, at end of year
 
$
3,692
 
$
3,919
 
$
3,620
 
$
3,621
 
$
3,250
 
                                 
Allowance for loan losses as a percent
                       
of total loans
   
0.99
%
 
1.09
%
 
1.14
%
 
1.21
%
 
1.20
%
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Allowance for loan losses as a percent
   
   
   
   
   
 
of non-performing loans
   
171.16
%
 
176.53
%
 
134.62
%
 
119.94
%
 
149.56
%

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Bank Owned Life Insurance

The Company has elected to purchase bank owned life insurance to offset future employee benefit costs. As of June 30, 2005 the cash surrender value of this life insurance is $7,598,000, an increase of $149,000 since year end. The use of life insurance policies provides the bank with an asset that will generate earnings to partially offset the current costs of benefits, and eventually (at the death of the insureds) provide partial recovery of cash outflows associated with the benefits.

Deposits

Traditional deposits continue to be the most significant source of funds for the Company. As shown in the following tables (dollars in thousands), deposits decreased $3,358,000 or .8%, since December 31, 2004. As of June 30, 2005, NOW accounts decreased by $1,424,000 and certificates of deposit decreased $3,149,000 since the end of the year. Offsetting these decreases was an increase of $7,538,000 in money market deposit accounts. This increase was primarily attributable to a new deposit from a local, non-profit state and political organization for approximately $6.0 million.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2005/
 
 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
December 31, 2004
 
 
 
2005
 
2004
 
Change
 
 
 
Amount
 
% 
 
Amount
 
% 
 
Amount
 
% 
 
Non-interest-bearing deposits
 
$
46,764
   
11.1
 
$
46,866
   
11.2
 
$
(102
)
 
(0.2
)
NOW accounts
   
73,022
   
17.3
   
74,446
   
17.7
   
(1,424
)
 
(1.9
)
Savings deposits
   
40,131
   
9.5
   
39,636
   
9.5
   
495
   
1.2
 
Money market deposit accounts
   
49,887
   
11.8
   
42,349
   
10.1
   
7,538
   
17.8
 
Certificates of deposit
   
212,628
   
50.3
   
215,777
   
51.5
   
(3,149
)
 
(1.5
)
Total
 
$
422,432
   
100.0
 
$
419,074
   
100.0
 
$
3,358
   
0.8
 

 
Borrowed Funds

Borrowed funds increased $4,224,000 during the first six months of 2005. Most of this is attributable to funding loan growth in the first six months of the year, offset by a $3,358,000 increase in deposits and cash provided from a $3,800,000 net decrease in available-for-sale securities. The Company's daily cash requirements or short-term investments are met by using the financial instruments available through the Federal Home Loan Bank.
 
In December 2003, the Company formed a special purpose entity, Citizens Financial Statutory Trust I (“the Entity”), to issue $7,500,000 of floating rate obligated mandatory redeemable securities as part of a pooled offering. The rate is determined quarterly and floats based on the 3 month LIBOR plus 2.80%. At June 30, 2005, the rate was 6.22%. The Entity may redeem them, in whole or in part, at face value after December 17, 2008. The Company borrowed the proceeds of the issuance from the Entity in December 2003 in the form of a $7,500,000 note payable, which is included within borrowed funds in the liabilities section of the Company’s balance sheet. Under current accounting rules, the Company’s minority interest in the Entity was recorded at the initial investment amount and is included in the other assets section of the balance sheet. The Entity is not consolidated as part of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. 

Stockholder’s Equity

We evaluate stockholders’ equity in relation to total assets and the risks associated with those assets. The greater the capital resource, the more likely a corporation is to meet its cash obligations and absorb unforeseen losses. For these reasons, capital adequacy has been, and will continue to be, of paramount importance.

Total Stockholders’ Equity was $41,201,000, at June 30, 2005 compared to $40,789,000, at December 31, 2004, an increase of $412,000 or 1.0%. Excluding accumulated other comprehensive income, stockholder’s equity increased $967,000, or 2.4%. In the first six months of 2005, the Company had net income of $2,580,000 and declared dividends of $1,150,000, representing a dividend payout ratio of 44.6%.
 
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All of the Company’s investment securities are classified as available-for-sale making this portion of the Company’s balance sheet more sensitive to the changing market value of investments. The decrease in the market value of the Company’s investment securities since December 31, 2004 has resulted in a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income of $555,000.

On June 17, 2005, the Company privately purchased 21,453 shares of stock from an individual shareholder. This had the effect of increasing treasury stock $463,000 during the quarter.

The Company has also complied with standards of being well capitalized mandated by the banking regulators. The Company’s primary regulators have established “risk-based” capital requirements designed to measure capital adequacy. Risk-based capital ratios reflect the relative risks associated with various assets entities hold in their portfolios. A weight category of 0% (lowest risk assets), 20%, 50%, or 100% (highest risk assets), is assigned to each asset on the balance sheet. The Company’s computed risk-based capital ratios are as follows (dollars in thousands):

   
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2005
 
2004
 
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Company
 
$
42,989
   
12.73
%
$
42,156
   
12.86
%
For capital adequacy purposes
   
27,008
   
8.00
%
 
26,215
   
8.00
%
To be well capitalized
   
33,760
   
10.00
%
 
32,768
   
10.00
%
 
               
   
 
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
   
   
   
   
 
Company
 
$
39,297
   
11.64
%
$
38,236
   
11.67
%
For capital adequacy purposes
   
13,504
   
4.00
%
 
13,107
   
4.00
%
To be well capitalized
   
20,256
   
6.00
%
 
19,661
   
6.00
%
 
               
   
 
Tier I capital (to average assets)
   
   
   
   
 
Company
 
$
39,297
   
7.94
%
$
38,236
   
7.84
%
For capital adequacy purposes
   
19,803
   
4.00
%
 
19,504
   
4.00
%
To be well capitalized
   
24,754
   
5.00
%
 
24,379
   
5.00
%

 
Off Balance Sheet Activities

Some financial instruments, such as loan commitments, credit lines and letters of credit, are issued to meet customer financing needs. The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk was as follows at June 30, 2005 (dollars in thousands):

Commitments to extend credit
 
$
63,085
 
Standby letters of credit
   
1,375
 
 
 
$
64,460
 
 
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Results of Operations

Overview of the Income Statement

    The Company had net income of $1,313,000 and $2,580,000 for the second quarter and first six months of 2005, respectively. Earnings per share were $.46 and $.91 for the respective periods. This compares to earnings of $1,468,000 and $2,961,000 for the second quarter and first six months of 2004, which equates to earnings per share of $.52 and $1.04, respectively. Overall, 2005 net income through June has decreased $381,000 in 2005 compared to 2004. The annualized return on assets and return on equity for the first six months of 2005 were 1.02% and 12.52%, respectively. Details of the reasons for this change are discussed on the following pages.

Net Interest Income

    Net interest income, the most significant component of earnings, is the amount by which interest generated from earning assets exceeds interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities.

    Net interest income, after provision for loan losses, totaled $4,398,000 in the second quarter, an increase of $176,000 or 4.2%, compared to the same period in 2004 and totaled $8,731,000 for the first six months of 2005, an increase of $294,000 or 3.5% over the prior year. The Bank experienced an increase in average earning assets since June 30, 2004 of 7.8%, due to our continued efforts to grow our existing offices.

The following table sets forth the average balances of, and the interest earned or incurred on, each principal category of assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity, the related rates, net interest income and rate “spread” created: 

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Analysis of Average Balances and Interest Rates (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2005
 
June 30, 2004
 
June 30, 2003
 
 
 
Average
     
Average
 
Average
 
 
 
Average
 
Average
 
 
 
Average
 
 
 
Balance (1)
 
Interest
 
Rate
 
Balance (1)
 
Interest
 
Rate
 
Balance (1)
 
Interest
 
Rate
 
(dollars in thousands)
   $  
$
   %   $   
$
  %     $  
$
  %   
ASSETS
             
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term investments:
             
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits at banks
   
30
   
-
   
0.01
   
1,747
   
8
   
0.92
   
3,924
   
21
   
1.08
 
Total short-term investments
   
30
   
-
   
0.01
   
1,747
   
8
   
0.92
   
3,924
   
21
   
1.08
 
Investment securities:
                                                       
Taxable
   
87,232
   
1,670
   
3.83
   
99,226
   
1,911
   
3.85
   
86,170
   
1,972
   
4.58
 
Tax-exempt (3)
   
11,643
   
366
   
6.29
   
6,590
   
223
   
6.77
   
11,529
   
390
   
6.77
 
Total investment securities
   
98,875
   
2,036
   
4.12
   
105,816
   
2,134
   
4.03
   
97,699
   
2,362
   
4.84
 
Loans:
                                                       
Residential mortgage loans
   
198,403
   
6,728
   
6.84
   
188,482
   
6,569
   
7.03
   
179,430
   
6,551
   
7.36
 
Commercial & farm loans
   
116,322
   
3,980
   
6.90
   
85,944
   
2,920
   
6.85
   
75,295
   
2,883
   
7.72
 
Loans to state & political subdivisions
   
38,704
   
1,150
   
5.99
   
36,858
   
1,129
   
6.18
   
33,032
   
1,044
   
6.37
 
Other loans
   
12,432
   
544
   
8.82
   
12,343
   
553
   
9.03
   
12,926
   
586
   
9.14
 
Loans, net of discount (2)(3)(4)
   
365,861
   
12,402
   
6.84
   
323,627
   
11,171
   
6.96
   
300,683
   
11,064
   
7.42
 
Total interest-earning assets
   
464,766
   
14,438
   
6.26
   
431,190
   
13,313
   
6.23
   
402,306
   
13,447
   
6.74
 
Cash and due from banks
   
8,529
               
8,478
               
9,183
             
Bank premises and equipment
   
11,907
               
10,518
               
11,122
             
Other assets
   
18,667
   
   
   
18,252
   
   
   
9,394
   
   
 
Total non-interest earning assets
   
39,103
               
37,248
               
29,699
             
Total assets
   
503,869
   
   
   
468,438
   
   
   
432,005
   
   
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                                       
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                                       
NOW accounts
   
69,165
   
259
   
0.76
   
60,265
   
102
   
0.34
   
53,291
   
118
   
0.45
 
Savings accounts
   
40,652
   
57
   
0.28
   
38,325
   
54
   
0.28
   
35,421
   
71
   
0.40
 
Money market accounts
   
45,841
   
366
   
1.61
   
44,189
   
206
   
0.94
   
47,249
   
282
   
1.20
 
Certificates of deposit
   
213,729
   
3,742
   
3.53
   
205,251
   
3,594
   
3.53
   
204,475
   
3,958
   
3.90
 
Total interest-bearing deposits
   
369,387
   
4,424
   
2.42
   
348,030
   
3,956
   
2.29
   
340,436
   
4,429
   
2.62
 
Other borrowed funds
   
43,387
   
758
   
3.52
   
33,469
   
430
   
2.59
   
12,252
   
149
   
2.45
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
412,774
   
5,182
   
2.53
   
381,499
   
4,386
   
2.32
   
352,688
   
4,578
   
2.62
 
Demand deposits
   
45,511
               
43,874
               
39,081
             
Other liabilities
   
4,370
               
4,648
               
3,707
             
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities
   
49,881
   
   
   
48,522
   
   
   
42,788
   
   
 
Stockholders' equity
   
41,214
               
38,417
               
36,529
             
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity
   
503,869
   
   
   
468,438
   
   
   
432,005
   
   
 
Net interest income
   
   
9,256
   
   
   
8,927
   
   
   
8,869
   
 
Net interest spread (5)
               
3.73
%
             
3.91
%
             
4.12
%
Net interest income as a percentage
                                                       
of average interest-earning assets
               
4.01
%
             
4.17
%
             
4.45
%
Ratio of interest-earning assets
                                                       
to interest-bearing liabilities
               
1.12
               
1.13
               
1.14
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
(1) Averages are based on daily averages.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
(2) Includes loan origination and commitment fees.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
(3) Tax exempt interest revenue is shown on a tax equivalent basis for proper comparison using
 
   
   
   
   
 
a statutory federal income tax rate of 34%.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
(4) Income on non-accrual loans is accounted for on a cash basis, and the loan balances are included in interest-earning assets.
 
   
 
(5) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average rate earned on interest-earning assets
 
   
   
   
 
and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
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The following table represents the adjustment to convert net interest income to net interest on a fully taxable equivalent basis for the six months ending June 30, 2005 and 2004:
 
 
 
For the Six Months
 
 
 
Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2005
 
2004
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total interest income
 
$
13,913
 
$
12,823
 
Total interest expense
   
5,182
   
4,386
 
 
             
Net interest income
   
8,731
   
8,437
 
Tax equivalent adjustment
   
525
   
490
 
 
             
Net interest income (fully taxable equivalent)
 
$
9,256
 
$
8,927
 
 
Compared to the first six months of 2004 and 2003, our net interest spread has decreased 18 and 39 basis points, respectively, primarily due to the flattening of the yield curve. While the Federal Reserve has raised the Federal Funds Rate nearly 225 basis points since last June, long-term rates have remained relatively stable. As such, our cost of funds (interest paid on deposits and borrowings) has increased while the rates earned on interest bearing assets have increased only modestly. We continue to review various pricing, investment and funding strategies to improve the current interest margin, given the extended period of a flattened yield curve.
 
      The following table shows the effect of changes in volume and rate on interest income and expense. Tax-exempt interest revenue is shown on a tax-equivalent basis for proper comparison using a statutory federal income tax rate of 34%:

 
 
2005 vs. 2004 (1)
 
2004 vs. 2003 (1)
 
 
 
Change in
 
Change
 
Total
 
Change in
 
Change
 
Total
 
 
 
Volume
 
in Rate
 
Change
 
Volume
 
in Rate
 
Change
 
Interest Income:
                         
Short-term investments:
                         
Interest-bearing deposits at banks
 
$
(18
)
$
9
 
$
(9
)
$
(9
)
$
(4
)
$
(13
)
Investment securities:
                                     
Taxable
   
(229
)
 
(11
)
 
(240
)
 
276
   
(337
)
 
(61
)
Tax-exempt
   
160
   
(17
)
 
143
   
(167
)
 
-
   
(167
)
Total investments
   
(69
)
 
(28
)
 
(97
)
 
109
   
(337
)
 
(228
)
Loans:
                                     
Residential mortgage loans
   
340
   
(181
)
 
159
   
323
   
(305
)
 
18
 
Commercial & farm loans
   
1,039
   
21
   
1,060
   
382
   
(345
)
 
37
 
Loans to state & political subdivisions
   
55
   
(34
)
 
21
   
118
   
(33
)
 
85
 
Other loans
   
4
   
(13
)
 
(9
)
 
(26
)
 
(7
)
 
(33
)
Total loans, net of discount
   
1,438
   
(207
)
 
1,231
   
797
   
(690
)
 
107
 
Total Interest Income
   
1,351
   
(226
)
 
1,125
   
897
   
(1,031
)
 
(134
)
Interest Expense:
                                     
Interest-bearing deposits:
                                     
NOW accounts
   
13
   
144
   
157
   
14
   
(30
)
 
(16
)
Savings accounts
   
3
   
-
   
3
   
5
   
(22
)
 
(17
)
Money Market accounts
   
7
   
153
   
160
   
(20
)
 
(56
)
 
(76
)
Certificates of deposit
   
148
   
-
   
148
   
15
   
(379
)
 
(364
)
Total interest-bearing deposits
   
171
   
297
   
468
   
14
   
(487
)
 
(473
)
Other borrowed funds
   
(94
)
 
421
   
327
   
273
   
8
   
281
 
Total interest expense
   
77
   
718
   
795
   
287
   
(479
)
 
(192
)
Net interest income
 
$
1,274
 
$
(944
)
$
330
 
$
610
 
$
(552
)
$
58
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
(1) The portion of the total change attributable to both volume and rate changes during the year has been allocated
to volume and rate components based upon the absolute dollar amount of the change in each component prior to allocation.
 
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As can be seen from the preceding tables, tax equivalent net interest income increased from $8,869,000 in 2003 to $8,927,000 in 2004, and increased to $9,257,000 in 2005. In the period ending June 30, 2005, net interest income increased $330,000 on a tax equivalent basis over the same period in 2004. The overall spread decreased from 3.91% to 3.73%, respectively. The increased volume of interest-earning assets generated an increase in interest income of $1,351,000 while the increased volume of interest-bearing liabilities produced an additional $77,000 of interest expense. The change in volume resulted in an increase of $1,274,000 in net interest income. The net change in rate resulted in a negative $944,000 of net interest income. Combined, there was a net increase of $330,000 in net interest income. The yield on interest-earning assets increased 3 basis points from 6.23% to 6.26% and the average interest rate on interest-bearing liabilities increased 21 basis points, from 2.32% to 2.53%, because of the previously described flattening of the yield curve.
 

Provision For Loan Losses

      For the three-month and six-month periods ending June 30, 2005 and 2004, we did not provide any provision as a result of our quarterly review of the allowance for loan losses. Management's quarterly review of the allowance for loan losses is based on the following information: migration analysis of delinquent and non-accrual loans, estimated future losses on loans, recent review of large problem credits, local and national economic conditions, historical loss experience, OCC qualitative adjustments and peer comparisons.

Non-interest Income
 
    Non-interest income, as detailed below, decreased $241,000 or 17.5% for the second quarter of 2005 and $533,000, or 19.2%, when compared to the same periods in 2004.

    Most of the decrease is attributable to the lack of investment securities gains. Through the first six months of 2005, we have not recognized any gains, compared with $491,000 of gains realized through the first six months of 2004. For the second quarter of 2004, $204,000 of investment gains were realized compared to none in the second quarter of 2005. Service charge income continues to be the primary source of non-interest income. For the first six months, account service charges totaled $1,419,000 compared to $1,482,000 last year. Most of this $63,000 decrease is attributable to the loss of several large customer accounts which had significant account fees. While trust and brokerage income is down $38,000 and $19,000, respectively, for the first six months from last year, insurance revenue is up $56,000 due to more customers choosing annuity products over mutual funds.

The following tables show the breakdown of non-interest income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 (dollars in thousands):

   
Three months ended
         
   
June 30,
 
Change
 
 
 
2005
 
2004
 
Amount
 
% 
 
Service charges
 
$
746
 
$
751
 
$
(5
)
 
(0.7
)
Trust
   
86
   
119
   
(33
)
 
(27.7
)
Brokerage
   
55
   
58
   
(3
)
 
(5.2
)
Insurance
   
61
   
60
   
1
   
1.7
 
Gains on loans sold
   
12
   
12
   
-
   
-
 
Investment securities gains, net
   
-
   
204
   
(204
)
 
(100.0
)
Earnings on bank owned life insurance
   
75
   
79
   
(4
)
 
(5.1
)
Other
   
100
   
93
   
7
   
7.5
 
Total
 
$
1,135
 
$
1,376
 
$
(241
)
 
(17.5
)

 
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Six months ended
         
   
June 30,
 
Change
 
 
 
2005
 
2004
 
Amount
 
% 
 
Service charges
 
$
1,419
 
$
1,482
 
$
(63
)
 
(4.3
)
Trust
   
208
   
246
   
(38
)
 
(15.4
)
Brokerage
   
93
   
112
   
(19
)
 
(17.0
)
Insurance
   
144
   
88
   
56
   
63.6
 
Gains on loans sold
   
22
   
21
   
1
   
4.8
 
Investment securities gains, net
   
-
   
491
   
(491
)
 
(100.0
)
Earnings on bank owned life insurance
   
149
   
158
   
(9
)
 
(5.7
)
Other
   
202
   
172
   
30
   
17.4
 
Total
 
$
2,237
 
$
2,770
 
$
(533
)
 
(19.2
)
 
    We continue to evaluate means of increasing non-interest income. Our approach is to apply service charges on business transaction accounts by charging fees on transaction activity, reduced by earnings credit based on customers' balances, to more equitably recover costs. We continue to analyze our schedule of fees based on competitive analyses and other opportunities to enhance non-interest income. Management is also focused on growing our trust and brokerage area through our approach to examine and develop a complete customer relationship.
 
Non-interest Expense

Total non-interest expense, as detailed below, increased $187,000 or 5.1%, for the second quarter of 2005 and $341,000 or 4.6% in the first six months of 2005 when compared to the same periods in 2004:

·  
Salaries and benefits increased $123,000 or 3.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2005 compared to last year. This is attributable primarily due to 2005 overall salary increases and a slight increase in full time equivalents.
·  
Occupancy expenses have increased $32,000 in 2005 due to additional expenses related to the Elmira Street building in Sayre purchased in July, 2004. Additionally, real estate taxes and general maintenance expenses have increased costs.
·  
Amortization of intangibles has increased $72,000 for the six months of 2005 due to an increase in the core deposit intangible related to the Legacy branch acquisition in June of 2004. Similarly, the increase in the second quarter of 2005 compared to last year’s second quarter is also due to the branch acquisition.
·  
Professional fees have decreased for both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2005 compared to the comparable periods last year due to the overall reduced level of consulting fees.
·  
Other expenses, which includes the loss on sale of assets of approximately $34,000, increased $151,000 in 2005 compared to the first six months of 2004.

The following tables reflect the breakdown of non-interest expense and professional fees for the three months ended and the six months ended June 30, 2005(dollars in thousands):

   
Three months ended
         
   
June 30,
 
Change
 
 
 
2005
 
2004
 
Amount
 
% 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
 
$
1,974
 
$
1,847
 
$
127
   
6.9
 
Occupancy
   
282
   
267
   
15
   
5.6
 
Furniture and equipment
   
160
   
165
   
(5
)
 
(3.0
)
Professional fees
   
131
   
158
   
(27
)
 
(17.1
)
Amortization of intangibles
   
144
   
109
   
35
   
32.1
 
Other
   
1,171
   
1,129
   
42
   
3.7
 
Total
 
$
3,862
 
$
3,675
 
$
187
   
5.1
 

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Three months ended
         
   
June 30,
 
Change
 
 
 
2005
 
2004
 
Amount
 
% 
 
Other professional fees
 
$
63
 
$
86
 
$
(23
)
 
(26.7
)
Legal fees
   
32
   
34
   
(2
)
 
(5.9
)
Examinations and audits
   
36
   
38
   
(2
)
 
(5.3
)
Total
 
$
131
 
$
158
 
$
(27
)
 
(17.1
)

 
 
Six months ended
         
   
June 30,
 
Change
 
 
 
2005
 
2004
 
Amount
 
% 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
 
$
3,895
 
$
3,772
 
$
123
   
3.3
 
Occupancy
   
585
   
553
   
32
   
5.8
 
Furniture and equipment
   
335
   
335
   
-
   
-
 
Professional fees
   
275
   
312
   
(37
)
 
(11.9
)
Amortization of intangibles
   
289
   
217
   
72
   
33.2
 
Other
   
2,306
   
2,155
   
151
   
7.0
 
Total
 
$
7,685
 
$
7,344
 
$
341
   
4.6
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
Six months ended 
           
 
 
June 30, 
Change
 
   
2005
 
 
2004
 
 
Amount
 
 
% 
 
Other professional fees
 
$
150
 
$
189
 
$
(39
)
 
(20.6
)
Legal fees
   
48
   
50
   
(2
)
 
(4.0
)
Examinations and audits
   
77
   
73
   
4
   
5.5
 
Total
 
$
275
 
$
312
 
$
(37
)
 
(11.9
)

Provision For Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes was $358,000 and $703,000 for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005, respectively, compared to $455,000 and $902,000 the same periods in 2004. The decrease was primarily a result of decreased taxable income. On a year to date basis, the effective tax rate is 21.4% for 2005 compared with 23.3% last year.

We had previously entered into two limited partnership agreements to establish low-income housing projects in our market area. We expect to recognize a total of approximately $1,296,000 of tax credits over a ten year period. For tax purposes, we have recognized $433,700 out of a total $911,000 from one project and $134,700 out of a total $385,000 on the second project. Additionally, we entered into a third limited partnership agreement for low-income housing in the second quarter of 2005, which we expect to recognize $492,900 in tax credits over a ten year period beginning in 2006.

Liquidity

Liquidity is a measure of our Company's ability to efficiently meet normal cash flow requirements of both borrowers and depositors. To maintain proper liquidity, we use funds management policies along with our investment policies to assure we can meet our financial obligations to depositors, credit customers and stockholders. Liquidity is needed to meet depositors' withdrawal demands, extend credit to meet borrowers' needs, provide funds for normal operating expenses and cash dividends, and to fund other capital expenditures.

Our Company's historical activity in this area can be seen in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows from investing and financing activities.

Cash generated by operating activities, investing activities and financing activities influences liquidity management. The most important source of funds is the deposits that are primarily core deposits (deposits from customers with other relationships). Short-term debt from the Federal Home Loan Bank supplements our Company's availability of funds. Another source of short-term liquidity is the sale of loans if needed.
 
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Our Company's use of funds is shown in the investing activity section of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, where the net loan activity is presented. Other significant uses of funds include purchasing Regulatory Stock, as well as the purchase of capital expenditures. Surplus funds are then invested in investment securities.

Capital expenditures during the first six months of 2005 were $1,073,000, $883,000 more than the same period in 2004. $927,000 of this amount is attributed to purchasing property for possible future expansion.
 
Our Company achieves additional liquidity primarily from temporary or short-term investments in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, PA, and investments that mature in less than one year. The Company also has a maximum borrowing capacity at the Federal Home Loan Bank of approximately $204 million as an additional source of liquidity.

Apart from those matters described above, management does not currently believe that there are any current trends, events or uncertainties that would have a material impact on capital.

Credit Quality Risk

The following table identifies amounts of loan losses and non-performing loans. Past due loans are those that were contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments (dollars in thousands).

 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
Non-performing loans:
                     
Non-accruing loans
 
$
627
 
$
722
 
$
578
 
$
1,064
 
$
985
 
Impaired loans
   
1,374
   
1,061
   
1,926
   
1,916
   
1,077
 
Accrual loans - 90 days or
                               
more past due
   
156
   
437
   
185
   
39
   
111
 
Total non-performing loans
   
2,157
   
2,220
   
2,689
   
3,019
   
2,173
 
Foreclosed assets held for sale
   
649
   
712
   
305
   
221
   
408
 
Total non-performing assets
 
$
2,806
 
$
2,932
 
$
2,994
 
$
3,240
 
$
2,581
 
Non-performing loans as a percent of loans
         
   
   
   
 
net of unearned income
   
0.58
%
 
0.62
%
 
0.85
%
 
1.01
%
 
0.80
%
Non-performing assets as a percent of loans
         
   
   
   
 
net of unearned income
   
0.76
%
 
0.82
%
 
0.94
%
 
1.09
%
 
0.95
%

Interest does not accrue on non-accrual loans. Subsequent cash payments received are applied to the outstanding principal balance or recorded as interest income, depending upon management's assessment of its ultimate ability to collect principal and interest.

Interest Rate and Market Risk Management

    The objective of interest rate sensitivity management is to maintain an appropriate balance between the stable growth of income and the risks associated with maximizing income through interest sensitivity imbalances and the market value risk of assets and liabilities.

    Because of the nature of our operations, we are not subject to foreign currency exchange or commodity price risk and, since our Company has no trading portfolio, it is not subject to trading risk.

    Currently, our Company has equity securities that represent only 3.4% of our investment portfolio and, therefore, equity risk is not significant.

    The primary components of interest-sensitive assets include adjustable-rate loans and investments, loan repayments, investment maturities and money market investments. The primary components of interest-sensitive liabilities include maturing certificates of deposit, IRA certificates of deposit and short-term borrowings. Savings deposits, NOW accounts and money market investor accounts are considered core deposits and are not short-term interest sensitive (except for the top-tier money market investor accounts which are paid current market interest rates).
 
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    Gap analysis, one of the methods used by us to analyze interest rate risk, does not necessarily show the precise impact of specific interest rate movements on our Company's net interest income because the re-pricing of certain assets and liabilities is discretionary and is subject to competitive and other pressures. In addition, assets and liabilities within the same period may, in fact, be repaid at different times and at different rate levels. We have not experienced the kind of earnings volatility that might be indicated from gap analysis.

    As such, our Company currently uses a computer simulation model to better measure the impact of interest rate changes on net interest income. We use the model as part of our risk management process that will effectively identify, measure, and monitor our Company's risk exposure. We use numerous interest rate simulations employing a variety of assumptions to evaluate our interest rate risk exposure. A shock analysis during the second quarter of 2005 indicated that a 200 basis point movement in interest rates in either direction would have a minor impact on our Company's anticipated net interest income over the next twenty-four months, well within our policy limits and ability to manage effectively. The simulation model assumed a 200 basis point movement, however not necessarily in a parallel manner. Various assumptions, including a flattened yield curve, were utilized resulting in a more realistic interest rate scenario in order to assess risks.
 
General
 
     The majority of assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature and, therefore, differ greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets or inventories. However, inflation does have an important impact on the growth of total assets and on non-interest expenses, which tend to rise during periods of general inflation. The action by the Federal Reserve of increasing short-term interest rates will help ensure that the level of inflation remains at a relatively low level.
 
 
    Various congressional bills have been passed and other proposals have been made for significant changes to the banking system, including provisions for: limitation on deposit insurance coverage; changing the timing and method financial institutions use to pay for deposit insurance; and tightening the regulation of bank derivatives' activities.
 
 
    Aside from those matters described above, we do not believe that there are any trends, events or uncertainties, which would have a material adverse impact on future operating results, liquidity or capital resources. We are not aware of any current recommendations by the regulatory authorities (except as described herein) which, if they were to be implemented, would have such an effect, although the general cost of compliance with numerous and multiple federal and state laws and regulations does have, and in the future may have, a negative impact on our Company's results of operations.
 
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Item 3-Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

    In the normal course of conducting business activities, the Company is exposed to market risk, principally interest rate risk, through the operations of its banking subsidiary. Interest rate risk arises from market driven fluctuations in interest rates that affect cash flows, income, expense and values of financial instruments and was discussed previously in this Form 10-Q. Management and a committee of the board of directors manage interest rate risk.

    No material changes in market risk strategy occurred during the current period. A detailed discussion of market risk is provided in the SEC Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2004.

Item 4-Control and Procedures

We maintain a system of controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the reliability of the financial statements and other disclosures included in this report, as well as to safeguard assets from unauthorized use or disposition. We evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in our periodic Securities and Exchange Commission filings. No significant changes were made to our internal controls or other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION AND SIGNATURES


Item 1 - Legal Proceedings

Management is not aware of any legal proceeding, which exceeds 10% of the current assets of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.  In addition, management may from time to time be engaged in routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. Such routine legal proceedings, in the aggregate, are believed by management to be immaterial to the Company's financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, management is not aware of any pending or contemplated proceedings by governmental authorities.
 
Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period
 
Total Number of Shares (or units Purchased)
 
Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit)
 
Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans of Programs
 
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4/1/05 to 4/30/05
 
-
 
-
 
 
 
 
5/1/05 to 5/31/05
 
-
 
-
 
 
 
 
6/1/05 to 6/30/05
 
21,453
 
$21.55
 
21,453
 
16,285


    On June 17, 2005, the Company privately purchased 21,453 shares of stock from an individual. Through June 30, 2005, 118,715 shares out of a total of 135,000 shares approved have been purchased.

 
Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

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Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Citizens Financial Services held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 19, 2005, for the purpose of electing five directors and to transact such other business as would properly come before the meeting. Results of shareholder voting on these individuals were as follows:

1.  
Election of Class 1 Directors whose term will expire in 2008
 
   For  Withhold Authority
 Carol J. Tama   2,404,010    58,867
 R. Lowell Coolidge   2,423,435    39,442
 Larry J. Croft  2,408,784    54,093
 Randall E. Black   2,421,254    41,623
 
 
2.  
Election of Class 3 Director whose term will expire in 2006

   For  Withhold Authority
 James A. Wagner   2,425,693     37,184
   
 The total shares voted at the annual meeting were 2,462,877.

 
Item 5 - Other Information

None
 
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Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

(a) Exhibits.

(3)(i) - Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation, as amended. (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit (3)(ii) to the Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 1999, as filed with the Commission on May 11,2000.)

(3)(ii)- By-laws of the Corporation, (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit (3)(ii) to the Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2005, as filed with the Commission on May 5,2005.)
 
(4) - Instruments Defining the Rights of Stockholders. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement No.2-89103 on Form S-14, as filed with the Commission on February 17, 1984.)

(10.1) - Material Contracts. Consulting and Non-Compete Agreement with Richard E. Wilber, Former Executive Officer of our company. (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit (10) to the Annual Report of Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, as filed with the Commission on March 18, 2004.)

(10.2) - Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit (10.2) to the Annual Report of Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as filed with the Commission on March 15, 2005.)

(10.3) - Directors’ Life Insurance Program (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit (10.3) to the Annual Report of Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as filed with the Commission on March 15, 2005.)
 
(31.1) - 302 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
(31.2) - 302 Certification of Principal Accounting Officer
 
(32.1) - Certification of Principal Executive Officer
(32.2) - Certification of Principal Accounting Officer

(99.1) - Independent registered public accounting firm’s review of financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2005.

 
(b) Reports on Form 8-K - Press release issued by Citizens Financial Services, Inc. titled “Citizens Financial Services Inc. Holds Annual Meeting” filed April 21, 2005. Earnings release entitled “Citizens Financial Services, Inc. Reports First Quarter Earnings” filed April 21, 2005. Press release entitled “Citizens Financial Services, Inc. Announces Loss of Board Member” filed May 17, 2005. Press release issued by Citizens Financial Services, Inc. entitled “Local Bank Expands Northern Tier Real Estate Holdings” filed May 18, 2005. Earnings release entitled “Citizens Financial Services Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings” filed July 26, 2005.

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Signatures


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the undersigned Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


                                                    Citizens Financial Services, Inc.
                                                    (Registrant)


August 9, 2005                                             /s/ Randall E. Black
                                                    By: Randall E. Black
                                                    President and Chief Executive Officer
                                                    (Principal Executive Officer)
 


August 9, 2005                                          /s/ Mickey L. Jones
                                                    By: Mickey L. Jones
                                                    Chief Financial Officer
                                                    (Principal Accounting Officer)

 
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EX-31.1 2 randycert.htm 302 CERTIFICATION FOR RANDY 302 certification for Randy

Exhibit 31.1
 
302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 
 
I, Randall E. Black, certify that:
 
1.    I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of Citizens Financial Services, Inc.;
 
2.    Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
 
3.    Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
 
4.    I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
 
 
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) [intentionally omitted]
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
 
 
5.    I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 9, 2005                     By:  /s/ Randall E. Black 
By:  Randall E. Black
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2 3 mickcert.htm 302 CERTIFICATION FOR MICK 302 certification for Mick

Exhibit 31.2
 
302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
 
I, Mickey L. Jones, certify that:
 
1.    I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of Citizens Financial Services, Inc.;
 
2.    Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
 
3.    Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
 
4.    I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
 
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) [intentionally omitted]
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
 
 
5.    I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 9, 2005                  By:  /s/ Mickey L. Jones 
By:  Mickey L. Jones
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)

EX-32.1 4 randycertify.htm CERTIFICATION FOR RANDY BLACK certification for Randy Black

EXHIBIT 32.1 
 
Certification Pursuant To 
18 U.S.C. Section 1350 
As Added By 
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
 
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q (the "Report") for the period ending June 30, 2005 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, I, Randall E. Black, President and Chief Executive Officer, of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
 
 
1.  
The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
 
2.  
To my knowledge, the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.
 
 
 
 
By:  /s/ Randall E. Black__
By:  Randall E. Black
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
Date:  August 9, 2005

The signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.


EX-32.2 5 mickcertify.htm CERTIFICATION FOR MICK JONES certification for Mick Jones

EXHIBIT 32.2 
 
Certification Pursuant To 
18 U.S.C. Section 1350 
As Added By 
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q (the "Report") for the period ending June 30, 2005 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, I, Mickey L. Jones, Chief Financial Officer, of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
 
 
1.  
The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
 
2.  
To my knowledge, the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.
 
 
 
 
By:  /s/ Mickey L. Jones
By:  Mickey L. Jones
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
 
Date:  August 9, 2005

The signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.



EX-99.1 6 opinionletter.htm SR SNODGRASS OPINION LETTER SR Snodgrass opinion letter
Exhibit 99.1


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


 
Stockholders and the Board of Directors
Citizens Financial Services, Inc.

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Citizens Financial Services, Inc. and subsidiary as of June 30, 2005, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 and 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

We conducted our review in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying financial statements for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2004, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated January 21, 2005, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

/s/ S.R. Snodgrass, A.C.

Wexford, PA
July 22, 2005
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