-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, FQuIvEn5WjBDSAgZZkev9B4uM1b+H0pCIvFUyXhA1+ZQHXpitLlFocOfGgzO1QwE bN4h3Q+rxO3ulvGPmooTcw== 0000950152-06-003978.txt : 20060505 0000950152-06-003978.hdr.sgml : 20060505 20060505150039 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950152-06-003978 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060331 FILED AS OF DATE: 20060505 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060505 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000810958 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022] IRS NUMBER: 232451943 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-16084 FILM NUMBER: 06812570 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 90-92 MAIN ST CITY: WELLSBORO STATE: PA ZIP: 16901 BUSINESS PHONE: 7172656171 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 90-92 MAIN ST CITY: WELLSBORO STATE: PA ZIP: 16901 10-Q 1 l19927ae10vq.txt CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (MARK ONE) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006 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: 000-16084 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) PENNSYLVANIA 23-2451943 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
90-92 MAIN STREET, WELLSBORO, PA 16901 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) 570-724-3411 (Registrant's telephone number including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: COMMON STOCK Par Value $1.00 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [X] Non-accelerated filer [ ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X] Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Common Stock ($1.00 par value) 8,277,769 Shares Outstanding on May 1, 2006 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q Index PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Consolidated Balance Sheet - March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 Page 3 Consolidated Statement of Income - Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 Page 4 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 Page 5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Pages 6 through 10 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Pages 10 through 23 ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Pages 24 through 26 ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Page 26 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Page 27 through 28 SIGNATURES Page 29 Exhibit 31.1. Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification - Chief Executive Officer Page 30 Exhibit 31.2. Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification - Chief Financial Officer Page 31 Exhibit 32. Section 1350 Certifications Page 32
2 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (In Thousands Except Share Data)
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, 2006 2005 (UNAUDITED) (NOTE) ----------- ------------ ASSETS Cash and due from banks: Non-interest-bearing $ 18,993 $ 20,922 Interest-bearing 2,469 5,524 ---------- ---------- Total cash and cash equivalents 21,462 26,446 Available-for-sale securities 427,975 427,298 Held-to-maturity securities 420 422 Loans, net 644,071 644,938 Bank-owned life insurance 18,790 18,643 Accrued interest receivable 5,382 5,500 Bank premises and equipment, net 23,652 22,605 Foreclosed assets held for sale 317 194 Intangible Asset - Core Deposit Intangible 402 464 Intangible Asset - Goodwill 2,919 2,919 Other assets 15,254 13,525 ---------- ---------- TOTAL ASSETS $1,160,644 $1,162,954 ========== ========== LIABILITIES Deposits: Non-interest-bearing $ 102,077 $ 96,644 Interest-bearing 650,637 660,421 ---------- ---------- Total deposits 752,714 757,065 Dividends payable 1,989 1,973 Short-term borrowings 74,514 34,734 Long-term borrowings 195,089 232,205 Accrued interest and other liabilities 6,290 5,009 ---------- ---------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,030,596 1,030,986 ---------- ---------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock, par value $1.00 per share; authorized 20,000,000 shares, issued 8,472,382 in 2006 and 8,389,418 in 2005 8,472 8,389 Stock dividend distributable -- 2,183 Paid-in capital 27,053 24,964 Retained earnings 94,562 93,728 ---------- ---------- Total 130,087 129,264 Accumulated other comprehensive income 2,332 4,698 Unamortized stock compensation (40) (50) Treasury stock, at cost: 184,613 shares at March 31, 2006 (2,331) 168,627 shares at December 31, 2005 (1,944) ---------- ---------- TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 130,048 131,968 ---------- ---------- TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $1,160,644 $1,162,954 ========== ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. Note: The balance sheet at December 31, 2005 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all the information and notes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. 3 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) (UNAUDITED)
3 MONTHS ENDED ----------------------- MARCH 31, MARCH 31, 2006 2005 ---------- ---------- INTEREST INCOME Interest and fees on loans $ 10,166 $ 9,006 Interest on balances with depository institutions 12 4 Interest on loans to political subdivisions 311 247 Interest on federal funds sold 43 8 Income from available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities: Taxable 3,727 3,661 Tax-exempt 1,336 1,472 Dividends 268 295 ---------- ---------- Total interest and dividend income 15,863 14,693 ---------- ---------- INTEREST EXPENSE Interest on deposits 5,009 3,426 Interest on short-term borrowings 426 225 Interest on long-term borrowings 1,843 2,306 ---------- ---------- Total interest expense 7,278 5,957 ---------- ---------- Interest margin 8,585 8,736 Provision for loan losses 600 375 ---------- ---------- Interest margin after provision for loan losses 7,985 8,361 ---------- ---------- OTHER INCOME Service charges on deposit accounts 450 342 Service charges and fees 65 87 Trust and financial management revenue 511 479 Insurance commissions, fees and premiums 139 98 Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance 147 139 Fees related to credit card operation -- 187 Other operating income 477 371 ---------- ---------- Total other income before realized gains on securities, net 1,789 1,703 Realized gains on securities, net 1,315 1,066 ---------- ---------- Total other income 3,104 2,769 ---------- ---------- OTHER EXPENSES Salaries and wages 3,322 2,875 Pensions and other employee benefits 1,143 1,032 Occupancy expense, net 546 464 Furniture and equipment expense 650 648 Pennsylvania shares tax 244 215 Other operating expense 1,938 1,894 ---------- ---------- Total other expenses 7,843 7,128 ---------- ---------- Income before income tax provision 3,246 4,002 Income tax provision 426 707 ---------- ---------- NET INCOME $ 2,820 $ 3,295 ========== ========== PER SHARE DATA: Net income - basic $ 0.34 $ 0.40 Net income - diluted $ 0.34 $ 0.39 ---------- ---------- Dividend per share $ 0.24 $ 0.23 ---------- ---------- Number of shares used in computation - basic 8,296,922 8,275,172 Number of shares used in computation - diluted 8,335,009 8,346,220
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 4 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (IN THOUSANDS)
3 MONTHS ENDED --------------------- MARCH 31, MARCH 31, 2006 2005 --------- --------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 2,820 $ 3,295 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for loan losses 600 375 Realized gains on securities, net (1,315) (1,066) Gain on sale of foreclosed assets, net (14) (50) Depreciation expense 605 548 Accretion and amortization of securities, net 86 67 Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance (147) (139) Amortization of restricted stock 10 21 Amortization of core deposit intangible 62 -- Increase in accrued interest receivable and other assets (2,472) (2,444) Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities 2,529 1,151 -------- -------- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 2,764 1,758 -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from maturity of held-to-maturity securities 2 3 Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities 10,566 31,488 Proceeds from calls and maturities of available-for-sale securities 8,291 18,204 Purchase of available-for-sale securities (21,893) (45,628) Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh stock (327) (1,832) Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh stock 1,162 1,902 Net decrease (increase) in loans 126 (19,832) Purchase of premises and equipment (1,652) (953) Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets 32 59 -------- -------- Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (3,693) (16,589) -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net (decrease) increase in deposits (4,351) 8,074 Net increase in short-term borrowings 39,780 15,989 Proceeds from long-term borrowings -- 13,000 Repayments of long-term borrowings (37,116) (26,433) Purchase of treasury stock (409) -- Sale of treasury stock 29 423 Tax benefit from compensation plans 7 -- Dividends paid (1,995) (1,890) -------- -------- Net Cash (Used In) Provided by Financing Activities (4,055) 9,163 -------- -------- DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (4,984) (5,668) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 26,446 18,953 -------- -------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 21,462 $ 13,285 ======== ======== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Assets acquired through foreclosure of real estate loans $ 141 $ 165 Interest paid $ 6,184 $ 5,421 Income taxes paid $ -- $ 420
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 5 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. BASIS OF INTERIM PRESENTATION The financial information included herein, with the exception of the consolidated balance sheet dated December 31, 2005, is unaudited; however, such information reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. Results reported for the three months ended March 31, 2006 might not be indicative of the results for the year ending December 31, 2006. Certain merchant income previously included in fees related to credit card operation has been reclassified to Other Operating Income. Merchant income was $35,000 and $23,000 for the quarters ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. This document has not been reviewed or confirmed for accuracy or relevance by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other regulatory agency. 2. PER SHARE DATA Net income per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding. The number of shares used in calculating net income and cash dividends per share reflect the retroactive effect of stock dividends for all periods presented. The following data show the amounts used in computing net income per share and the weighted average number of shares of dilutive stock options. As shown in the table that follows, diluted earnings per share is computed using weighted average common shares outstanding, plus weighted-average common shares available from the exercise of all dilutive stock options, less the number of shares that could be repurchased with the proceeds of stock option exercises based on the average share price of the Corporation's common stock during the period.
WEIGHTED- AVERAGE EARNINGS NET COMMON PER INCOME SHARES SHARE ---------- --------- -------- QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 Earnings per share - basic $2,820,000 8,296,922 $0.34 Dilutive effect of potential common stock arising from stock options: Exercise of outstanding stock options 141,849 Hypothetical share repurchase at $26.21 (103,762) ---------- --------- ----- Earnings per share - diluted $2,820,000 8,335,009 $0.34 ========== ========= ===== QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 Earnings per share - basic $3,295,000 8,275,172 $0.40 Dilutive effect of potential common stock arising from stock options: Exercise of outstanding stock options 241,417 Hypothetical share repurchase at $29.99 (170,369) ---------- --------- ----- Earnings per share - diluted $3,295,000 8,346,220 $0.39 ========== ========= =====
6 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q 3. STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS Effective in the first quarter of 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 123R, which replaces SFAS No. 123 and supersedes APB Opinion 25. SFAS No. 123R requires the Corporation to record stock option expense based on estimated fair value calculated using an option valuation model. The provisions of SFAS 123R must be applied to any new awards granted, and to any modifications of existing awards. Since the Corporation has neither modified, nor issued, any new options in 2006, the provisions of SFAS No. 123R have no current reporting implications. In previous years, the Corporation used the intrinsic value method of accounting for stock compensation plans, with compensation cost measured by the excess of the quoted market price of the stock as of the grant date (or other measurement date) over the amount an employee or director must pay to acquire the stock. Stock options issued under the Corporation's stock option plans have had no intrinsic value; therefore, no compensation cost was recorded for them. The Corporation has also made prior awards of restricted stock. Compensation cost related to restricted stock has been recognized based on the market price of the stock at the grant date over the vesting period. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Corporation had applied the fair value provisions of SFAS No. 123 to stock options.
3 MONTHS ENDED --------------------- MARCH 31, MARCH 31, 2006 2005 --------- --------- Net income, as reported $2,820 $3,295 Deduct: Total stock option compensation expense determined under fair value method for all awards, net of tax effects -- (35) ------ ------ Pro forma net income $2,820 $3,260 ====== ====== Earnings per share-basic As reported $ 0.34 $ 0.40 Pro forma $ 0.34 $ 0.39 Earnings per share-diluted As reported $ 0.34 $ 0.39 Pro forma $ 0.34 $ 0.39
7 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q 4. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME U.S. generally accepted accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet, changes in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. The components of comprehensive income, and the related tax effects, are as follows:
3 MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, ----------------- (IN THOUSANDS) 2006 2005 ------- ------- Net income $ 2,820 $ 3,295 Unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale securities (2,265) (5,881) Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in income (1,315) (1,066) ------- ------- Other comprehensive loss before income tax (3,580) (6,947) Income tax related to other comprehensive loss 1,214 2,362 ------- ------- Other comprehensive loss (2,366) (4,585) ------- ------- Comprehensive income (loss) $ 454 $(1,290) ======= =======
5. SECURITIES Amortized cost and fair value of securities at March 31, 2006 are summarized as follows:
MARCH 31, 2006 ---------------------------------------------- GROSS GROSS UNREALIZED UNREALIZED AMORTIZED HOLDING HOLDING FAIR (IN THOUSANDS) COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE --------- ---------- ---------- -------- AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES: Obligations of the U.S. Treasury $ 500 $ -- $ (1) $ 499 Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies 44,000 -- (1,161) 42,839 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 118,951 2,054 (1,624) 119,381 Other securities 108,519 1,046 (1,838) 107,727 Mortgage-backed securities 129,350 103 (4,039) 125,414 -------- ------- ------- -------- Total debt securities 401,320 3,203 (8,663) 395,860 Marketable equity securities 23,122 9,165 (172) 32,115 -------- ------- ------- -------- Total $424,442 $12,368 $(8,835) $427,975 ======== ======= ======= ======== HELD-TO-MATURITY SECURITIES: Obligations of the U.S. Treasury $ 313 $ 13 $ -- $ 326 Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies 98 9 -- 107 Mortgage-backed securities 9 -- -- 9 -------- ------- ------- -------- Total $ 420 $ 22 $ -- $ 442 ======== ======= ======= ========
8 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q The following table presents gross unrealized losses and fair value of investments aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2006.
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS 12 MONTHS OR MORE TOTAL --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- FAIR UNREALIZED FAIR UNREALIZED FAIR UNREALIZED (IN THOUSANDS) VALUE LOSSES VALUE LOSSES VALUE LOSSES -------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------- AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES: Obligations of the U.S. Treasury $ 500 $ (1) $ -- $ -- $ 500 $ (1) Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies 33,207 (792) 9,632 (369) 42,839 (1,161) Obligations of states and political subdivisions 53,595 (1,062) 7,991 (562) 61,586 (1,624) Other securities 40,121 (518) 29,974 (1,320) 70,095 (1,838) Mortgage-backed securities 31,912 (658) 87,774 (3,381) 119,686 (4,039) -------- ------- -------- ------- -------- ------- Total debt securities 159,335 (3,031) 135,371 (5,632) 294,706 (8,663) Marketable equity securities 1,264 (44) 1,213 (128) 2,477 (172) -------- ------- -------- ------- -------- ------- Total temporarily impaired available-for-sale securities $160,599 $(3,075) $136,584 $(5,760) $297,183 $(8,835) ======== ======= ======== ======= ======== =======
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Corporation to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. The unrealized losses on debt securities are primarily the result of volatility in interest rates. Based on the credit worthiness of the issuers, which are almost exclusively U.S. Government agencies or state and political subdivisions, management believes the Corporation's debt securities at March 31, 2006 were not other-than-temporarily impaired. 6. DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS The Corporation has a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan for all employees meeting certain age and length of service requirements. Benefits are based primarily on years of service and the average annual compensation during the highest five consecutive years. In addition, the Corporation sponsors a defined benefit health care plan that provides postretirement medical benefits and life insurance to employees who meet certain age and length of service requirements. This plan contains a cost-sharing feature, which causes participants to pay for all future increases in costs related to benefit coverage. Accordingly, actuarial assumptions related to health care cost trend rates do not affect the liability balance at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, and will not affect the Corporation's future expenses. The Corporation uses a December 31 measurement date for its plans. The components of net periodic benefit costs from these defined benefit plans are as follows:
PENSION POSTRETIREMENT THREE MONTHS ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED (IN THOUSANDS) MARCH 31, MARCH 31, ------------------ ------------------ 2006 2005 2006 2005 ----- ----- ---- ---- Service cost $ 152 $ 119 $16 $12 Interest cost 157 155 15 17 Expected return on plan assets (208) (198) 0 0 Amortization of transition (asset) obligation (6) (6) 9 9 Recognized net actuarial loss (gain) 20 10 1 1 ----- ----- --- --- Net periodic benefit cost (benefit) $ 115 $ 80 $41 $39 ===== ===== === ===
9 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q For 2006, the minimum funding requirement for the defined benefit pension plan is $379,000; however, the Board of Directors authorized funding, in April 2006, up to the maximum funding limit of $640,000. In the first quarter of 2006, the Corporation funded postretirement contributions totaling $13,000, with estimated annual postretirement contributions of $62,000 expected in 2006 for the full year. 7. CONTINGENCIES In the normal course of business, the Corporation may be subject to pending and threatened lawsuits in which claims for monetary damages could be asserted. In management's opinion, the Corporation's financial position and results of operations would not be materially affected by the outcome of such pending legal proceedings. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Certain statements in this section and elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements. Citizens & Northern Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the Corporation) intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, which are not historical facts, are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, business objectives and expectations, and are generally identifiable by the use of words such as, "should", "likely", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "target", "forecast", and "goal". These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, may be beyond management's control and could cause results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors which could have a material, adverse impact on the operations and future prospects of the Corporation include, but are not limited to, the following: - - changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the Federal Reserve Board and the U. S. Government, particularly related to changes in interest rates - - changes in general economic conditions - - legislative or regulatory changes - - downturn in demand for loan, deposit and other financial services in the Corporation's market area - - increased competition from other banks and non-bank providers of financial services - - technological changes and increased technology-related costs - - changes in accounting principles, or the application of generally accepted accounting principles. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. REFERENCES TO 2006 AND 2005 Unless otherwise noted, all references to "2006" in the following discussion of operating results are intended to mean the three months ended March 31, 2006, and similarly, references to "2005" relate to the three months ended March 31, 2005. 10 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q EARNINGS OVERVIEW Net income in 2006 was $2,820,000, or $.34 per share - basic and diluted, which represents a decrease of 14.4% in net income compared to 2005. Return on average assets was .97% in 2006, as compared to 1.17% in 2005. Return on average equity was 8.51% for 2006, as compared to 9.87% in 2005. The most significant income statement changes between 2006 and 2005 were as follows: - The net interest margin was $8,585,000 in 2006, a decrease of $151,000, or 1.7%, from $8,736,000 in 2005. Despite growth in both loans and deposits, the decrease in Net Interest Margin is attributed primarily to increases in short-term interest rates, compared to relatively flat long-term rates associated with the loan portfolio. Changes in the net interest margin are discussed in more detail later in Management's Discussion and Analysis. - Other (non-interest) expenses increased $715,000, or 10.0%, in 2006 compared to 2005. For the first quarter of 2006, a major portion, or $627,000, of the total increase related to operations and start-up costs in new markets. New branch operations include First State Bank, our Jersey Shore office (opened August 2005), as well as our Old Lycoming Township branch and new Administrative office, both opened in March 2006. Additional discussion of Other Expenses is described in the "Non-interest Expense" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis. - The provision for loan losses was $600,000 in the first quarter of 2006, with an increase of $225,000 compared to the same period in 2005. The additional loan loss provision was primarily associated with estimates of possible future charge-offs on certain large commercial loans. - Net realized gains on securities were $1,315,000 in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of $249,000, compared to $1,066,000 in 2005. Sales of bank stocks provided most of the gains realized in 2006. - The income tax provision decreased to $426,000, or 13.1% of pre-tax earnings, from $707,000, or 17.7% of pre-tax earnings in 2005. The lower effective tax rate results from the higher ratio of tax-exempt earnings based on the lower level of total pre-tax earnings. TABLE I - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
MAR. 31, DEC. 31, SEPT. 30, JUNE 30, MAR. 31, (IN THOUSANDS) 2006 2005 2005 2005 2005 -------- -------- --------- -------- -------- Interest income $15,863 $15,936 $15,571 $14,908 $ 14,693 Interest expense 7,278 7,149 6,426 6,155 5,957 ------- ------- ------- ------- -------- Interest margin 8,585 8,787 9,145 8,753 8,736 Provision for loan losses 600 901 375 375 375 ------- ------- ------- ------- -------- Interest margin after provision for loan losses 7,985 7,886 8,770 8,378 8,361 Other income 1,789 1,895 2,149 1,889 1,703 Securities gains (losses) 1,315 (586) 393 929 1,066 Gain from sale of credit card loans -- 1,906 -- -- -- Other expenses 7,843 7,358 7,303 7,173 7,128 ------- ------- ------- ------- -------- Income before income tax provision 3,246 3,743 4,009 4,023 4,002 Income tax provision 426 639 722 725 707 ------- ------- ------- ------- -------- Net income $ 2,820 $ 3,104 $ 3,287 $ 3,298 $ 3,295 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======== Net income per share - basic $ 0.34 $ 0.37 $ 0.40 $ 0.40 $ 0.40 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======== Net income per share - diluted $ 0.34 $ 0.37 $ 0.39 $ 0.39 $ 0.39 ======= ======= ======= ======= ========
The number of shares used in calculating net income per share for each quarter presented in Table I reflects the retroactive effect of stock dividends. 11 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q PROSPECTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2006 Management expects 2006 to be a year for building on the capital investments of 2005 by developing market presence in our new markets. The opening of 2 new branches in Jersey Shore (Fall 2005) and Old Lycoming Township (March 2006) provide growth opportunities in the Williamsport and surrounding Lycoming County market, especially for expansion of commercial lending relationships. The August 2005 acquisition of Canisteo Valley Corporation, including the branches of First State Bank, opens a variety of opportunities for growth and market development along the northern border of our current market operations. Also, in late February 2006, a new administrative facility opened, which provides ample space for key operating support functions, and additional space needed for customer contact personnel in our Wellsboro branch. Currently, management expects the yield curve to continue to be nearly flat for most of 2006. Based on current trends for both short-term and long-term borrowing rates, management may compress the balance sheet by selling certain available-for-sale debt securities to pay off borrowings as they mature in 2006. Management hopes to use earnings from the expected growth in loans and deposits to offset the anticipated reduction in net interest income associated with the lack of opportunity for a positive spread between earnings on securities and the interest costs on borrowings. Another major variable that affects the Corporation's earnings is securities gains and losses, particularly from bank stocks and other equity securities. Management's decisions regarding sales of securities are based on a variety of factors, with the overall goal of maximizing portfolio return over a long-term horizon. It is difficult to predict, with much precision, the amount of net securities gains and losses that will be realized throughout the remainder of 2006. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES The presentation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect many of the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results could differ from these estimates. A material estimate that is particularly susceptible to significant change is the determination of the allowance for loan losses. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate and reasonable. The Corporation's methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses is described in a separate section later in Management's Discussion and Analysis. Given the very subjective nature of identifying and valuing loan losses, it is likely that well-informed individuals could make materially different assumptions, and could, therefore, calculate a materially different allowance value. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, changes in economic conditions may necessitate revisions in future years. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Corporation's allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Corporation to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examination. Another material estimate is the calculation of fair values of the Corporation's debt securities. The Corporation receives estimated fair values of debt securities from an independent valuation service, or from brokers. In developing these fair values, the valuation service and the brokers use estimates of cash flows, based on historical performance of similar instruments in similar interest rate environments. Based on experience, management is aware that estimated fair values of debt securities tend to vary among brokers and other valuation services. Accordingly, when selling debt securities, management typically obtains price quotes from more than one source. The large majority of the Corporation's securities are classified as available-for-sale. Accordingly, these securities are carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported separately through accumulated other comprehensive income (included in stockholders' equity). 12 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q NET INTEREST MARGIN The Corporation's primary source of operating income is represented by the net interest margin. The net interest margin is equal to the difference between the amounts of interest income and interest expense. Tables II, III and IV include information regarding the Corporation's net interest margin for 2006 and 2005. In each of these tables, the amounts of interest income earned on tax-exempt securities and loans have been adjusted to a fully taxable-equivalent basis. Accordingly, the net interest margin amounts reflected in these tables exceed the amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements. The discussion that follows is based on amounts in the Tables. The net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, of $9,338,000 in 2006 decreased $208,000, or 2.2% from 2005. As reflected in Table IV, interest rate changes had the most significant impact on net interest margin with reductions of $774,000 in the net interest margin compared to 2005. The reduction in net interest income from higher rates reflects the Corporation's "liability sensitive" position, that is, deposits and borrowings reprice more quickly, on average, than the earnings assets base of loans and available-for-sale securities. Table IV also shows that volume increases had the effect of increasing net interest income of $566,000 in 2006 compared to 2005, and was primarily attributed to increased volume of loans. As presented in Table III, the "Interest Rate Spread" (excess of average rate of return on interest-bearing assets over average cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities) tightened to 3.05% compared to 3.22% for the year ended December 31, 2005 and 3.32% for the first quarter 2005. INTEREST INCOME AND EARNING ASSETS Interest income increased 7.2%, to $16,616,000 in 2006 from $15,503,000 in 2005. Interest and fees from loans increased $1,250,000, or 13.3%, while income from available-for-sale securities decreased $180,000, or 2.9%. As indicated in Table III, average available-for-sale securities in the first quarter 2006 amounted to $419,690,000, a decrease of 7.6% from the first quarter 2005. Proceeds from sales and maturities of securities have been used, in part, to help fund the continued growth in loans. Also, since short-term interest rates have been rising faster than long-term rates, there have been few opportunities to purchase mortgage-backed securities or other bonds at spreads sufficient to justify the applicable interest rate risk. The average rate of return on available-for-sale securities of 5.74% for the first quarter 2006 was higher than the 5.46% level in the first quarter 2005, and the 5.35% rate for the year ended December 31, 2005. The higher average yield on available-for-sale securities is attributed, in part, to the fourth quarter 2005 sale of certain lower yielding securities acquired in 2003 and 2004, when market yields were lower than current conditions. In addition, increased holdings of adjustable rate trust preferred securities in 2005 and 2006 have contributed to the increased yield since the yield on these securities generally rises consistent with short-term rates. The average balance of gross loans increased 8.8% to $648,872,000 for the first quarter of 2006 from $596,513,000 in the first quarter 2005. The acquisition of First State Bank in the third quarter of 2005 provided $21,903,000 of the growth in average gross loans compared to the previous year. The most significant growth was in commercial loans, due in part to the growth in staffing, especially new personnel and relationships in Williamsport and throughout Lycoming County, as well as an increased emphasis on commercial lending throughout the Corporation's market area over the last few years. The average rate of return on loans was 6.64% in the first quarter of 2006, as compared to 6.37% in first quarter of 2005, and 6.53% for the year 2005. 13 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q INTEREST EXPENSE AND INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES Interest expense rose $1,321,000, or 22.2%, to $7,278,000 in 2006 from $5,957,000 in 2005. Table III reflects the current trend in interest rates incurred on liabilities, as the overall cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities rose to 3.22% for the first quarter of 2006, from 2.81% for the year ended December 31, 2005, and 2.65% for the first quarter 2005. In addition, Table III shows the impact of rising short-term interest rates, by category, on the Corporation's primary sources of funds: (1) money market accounts, which increased to an average rate of 3.08% in 2006 compared to 1.82% in 2005, (2) interest checking accounts, which increased to an average rate of 2.53% from ..63%, (3) certificates of deposit, which increased to an average rate of 3.56% from 3.07%, (4) short-term borrowings, which rose to an average rate of 3.57% from 2.08%. The average rate incurred on long-term borrowings remained substantially unchanged, and reflects the replacement of such borrowings with either short-term instruments or repayment using the proceeds from the available-for-sale securities portfolio. From Table III, you can calculate that total average deposits (interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing) increased to $749,104,000 in the first three months of 2006, or an 11.6% increase, from $671,165,000 in 2005. The increase in the average deposit balances for the first quarter of each year has been significantly impacted by fluctuations in deposits from municipal and non-profit customers. In addition, the acquisition of First State Bank provided an increase in average deposits of $26,453,000 in 2006 compared to 2005. The most significant increases in average deposits by categories were $35,676,000 for certificates of deposit (19.8%), $35,254,000 for interest checking accounts (94.6%), $20,016,000 (26.3%) for demand deposit accounts. Most of the increase in interest checking balances is attributable to one local governmental customer, for which the Corporation became the primary depository institution in September 2005. The combined average total short-term and long-term borrowed funds decreased $52,436,000 to $263,347,000 in the first quarter 2006 from $315,783,000 in the first quarter 2005. Since the first quarter 2005, management's objective has been to use proceeds from the securities portfolio to help fund loan growth, has stabilized total borrowings to control the amount of growth in interest expense, and has converted maturing long-term borrowings into overnight or short-term borrowings. The growth of deposits, especially from new markets, has helped management efforts to reduce the impact of interest rate fluctuations. The pace of such changes or trends is reflected in the Corporation's consolidated balance sheet, as total short-term borrowings increased to $74,514,000 at March 31, 2006 from $34,734,000 at December 31, 2005, while total long-term borrowings decreased to $195,089,000 at March 31, 2006 from $232,205,000 at December 31, 2005. 14 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q TABLE II - ANALYSIS OF INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, ------------------ INCREASE/ (IN THOUSANDS) 2006 2005 (DECREASE) ------- -------- ---------- INTEREST INCOME Available-for-sale securities: Taxable 3,989 3,950 39 Tax-exempt 1,949 2,168 (219) ------- ------- ------ Total available-for-sale securities 5,938 6,118 (180) ------- ------- ------ Held-to-maturity securities, Taxable 6 6 -- Interest-bearing due from banks 12 4 8 Federal funds sold 43 8 35 Loans: Taxable 10,166 9,006 1,160 Tax-exempt 451 361 90 ------- ------- ------ Total loans 10,617 9,367 1,250 ------- ------- ------ Total Interest Income 16,616 15,503 1,113 ------- ------- ------ INTEREST EXPENSE Interest checking 452 58 394 Money market 1,362 887 475 Savings 87 70 17 Certificates of deposit 1,900 1,365 535 Individual Retirement Accounts 1,207 1,045 162 Other time deposits 1 1 -- Short-term borrowings 426 225 201 Long-term borrowings 1,843 2,306 (463) ------- ------- ------ Total Interest Expense 7,278 5,957 1,321 ------- ------- ------ Net Interest Income $ 9,338 $ 9,546 $ (208) ======= ======= ======
Note: Interest income from tax-exempt securities and loans has been adjusted to a fully tax-equivalent basis, using the Corporation's marginal federal income tax rate of 34%. 15 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q TABLE III - ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE DAILY BALANCES AND RATES
3 MONTHS YEAR 3 MONTHS ENDED RATE OF ENDED RATE OF ENDED RATE OF 3/31/2006 RETURN/ 12/31/2005 RETURN/ 3/31/2005 RETURN/ AVERAGE COST OF AVERAGE COST OF AVERAGE COST OF (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) BALANCE FUNDS % BALANCE FUNDS % BALANCE FUNDS % ---------- ------- ---------- ------- ---------- ------- EARNING ASSETS Available-for-sale securities, at amortized cost: Taxable $ 302,330 5.35% $ 319,230 4.83% $ 331,981 4.83% Tax-exempt 117,360 6.74% 123,295 6.72% 122,536 7.18% ---------- ---- ---------- ---- ---------- ---- Total available-for-sale securities 419,690 5.74% 442,525 5.35% 454,517 5.46% ---------- ---- ---------- ---- ---------- ---- Held-to-maturity securities, Taxable 421 5.78% 427 5.85% 431 5.65% Interest-bearing due from banks 1,430 3.40% 1,293 2.63% 856 1.90% Federal funds sold 3,633 4.80% 2,600 3.73% 1,514 2.14% Loans, Taxable 618,331 6.67% 592,227 6.55% 573,140 6.37% Tax-exempt 30,541 5.99% 26,117 6.25% 23,373 6.26% ---------- ---- ---------- ---- ---------- ---- Total loans 648,872 6.64% 618,344 6.53% 596,513 6.37% ---------- ---- ---------- ---- ---------- ---- Total Earning Assets 1,074,046 6.27% 1,065,189 6.03% 1,053,831 5.97% Cash 10,311 9,014 9,011 Unrealized gain/loss on securities 7,368 11,197 15,627 Allowance for loan losses (8,540) (7,297) (6,909) Bank premises and equipment 23,385 19,247 17,036 Intangible Asset - Core Deposit Intangible 433 169 Intangible Asset - Goodwill 2,919 983 Other assets 43,281 46,117 42,571 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Assets $1,153,203 $1,144,619 $1,131,167 ========== ========== ========== INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES Interest checking $ 72,530 2.53% $ 46,408 1.15% $ 37,276 0.63% Money market 179,348 3.08% 188,507 2.20% 197,858 1.82% Savings 63,809 0.55% 60,203 0.50% 56,976 0.50% Certificates of deposit 216,186 3.56% 197,165 3.26% 180,510 3.07% Individual Retirement Accounts 120,174 4.07% 121,013 3.46% 121,462 3.49% Other time deposits 908 0.45% 1,152 0.52% 950 0.43% Short-term borrowing 48,384 3.57% 44,267 2.80% 43,774 2.08% Long-term borrowing 214,963 3.48% 254,987 3.47% 272,009 3.44% ---------- ---- ---------- ---- ---------- ---- Total Interest-bearing Liabilities 916,302 3.22% 913,702 2.81% 910,815 2.65% Demand deposits 96,149 87,956 76,133 Other liabilities 8,143 10,496 10,725 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Liabilities 1,020,594 1,012,154 997,673 ---------- ---------- ---------- Stockholders' equity, excluding other comprehensive income/loss 128,173 125,076 123,180 Other comprehensive income/loss 4,436 7,389 10,314 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Stockholders' Equity 132,609 132,465 133,494 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $1,153,203 $1,144,619 $1,131,167 ========== ========== ========== Interest Rate Spread 3.05% 3.22% 3.32% Net Interest Income/Earning Assets 3.53% 3.62% 3.67%
(1) Rates of return on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent basis. (2) Non-accrual loans have been included with loans for the purpose of analyzing net interest earnings. 16 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q TABLE IV - ANALYSIS OF VOLUME AND RATE CHANGES
YTD ENDED 3/31/06 VS. 3/31/05 ------------------------------ CHANGE IN CHANGE IN TOTAL (IN THOUSANDS) VOLUME RATE CHANGE --------- --------- ------ EARNING ASSETS Available-for-sale securities: Taxable $(370) $ 409 $ 39 Tax-exempt (90) (129) (219) ----- ------ ------ Total available-for-sale securities (460) 280 (180) ----- ------ ------ Held-to-maturity securities, Taxable -- -- -- Interest-bearing due from banks 4 4 8 Federal funds sold 18 17 35 Loans: Taxable 731 429 1,160 Tax-exempt 107 (17) 90 ----- ------ ------ Total loans 838 412 1,250 ----- ------ ------ Total Interest Income 400 713 1,113 ----- ------ ------ INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES Interest checking 95 299 394 Money market (90) 565 475 Savings 9 8 17 Certificates of deposit 294 241 535 Individual Retirement Accounts (11) 173 162 Other time deposits -- -- -- Short-term borrowings 26 175 201 Long-term borrowings (489) 26 (463) ----- ------ ------ Total Interest Expense (166) 1,487 1,321 ----- ------ ------ Net Interest Income $ 566 $ (774) $ (208) ===== ====== ======
(1) Changes in income on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, using the Corporation's marginal federal income tax rate of 34%. (2) The change in interest due to both volume and rates has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amount of the change in each. 17 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q TABLE V - COMPARISON OF NON-INTEREST INCOME
3 MONTHS ENDED --------------------- MARCH 31, MARCH 31, (IN THOUSANDS) 2006 2005 --------- --------- Service charges on deposit accounts $ 450 $ 342 Service charges and fees 65 87 Trust and financial management revenue 511 479 Insurance commissions, fees and premiums 139 98 Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance 147 139 Fees related to credit card operation -- 187 Other operating income 477 371 ------- ------ Total other operating income, before realized gains on securities, net 1,789 1,703 Realized gains on securities, net 1,315 1,066 ------- ------ Total Other Income $3,104 $2,769 ====== ======
Total non-interest income increased $335,000, or 12.1%, in 2006 compared to 2005, primarily related to an increase in net realized gains on securities of $249,000. Securities gains are discussed in the Earnings Overview section of Management's Discussion and Analysis. Other items of significance are as follows: - - Service charges on deposit accounts increased $108,000, or 31.6%, in 2006 as compared to 2005. Overdraft charges represent the primary increase year over year with $87,000, of which $17,000 represents overdraft charges to customers of First State Bank. The aggregate increase includes approximately $40,000 associated with a rate change initiated in August 2005. - - Fees related to credit card operation decreased $187,000 to due to the sale of the Citizens & Northern Bank's credit card operations in December 2005. - - Other operating income increased $94,000, or 27.0%, in 2006 over 2005. Included in this category were increases of $26,000 in ATM debit card fees, and an increase of $82,000 in dividend income on Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh stock due to a change in the record date for such distributions. TABLE VI- COMPARISON OF NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
3 MONTHS ENDED --------------------- MARCH 31, MARCH 31, (IN THOUSANDS) 2006 2005 --------- --------- Salaries and wages $3,322 $2,875 Pensions and other employee benefits 1,143 1,032 Occupancy expense, net 546 464 Furniture and equipment expense 650 648 Pennsylvania shares tax 244 215 Other operating expense 1,938 1,894 ------ ------ Total Other Expense $7,843 $7,128 ====== ======
Salaries and wages increased $447,000, or 15.5%, for 2006 compared to 2005. The increase in salaries expense relates primarily to the increase in the number of full-time equivalent employees, which increased 14.0%, to 365 as of March 31, 2006 from 320 as of March 31, 2005. For 2006, new branch operations at Jersey Shore, Old Lycoming Township and First State Bank added $232,000 to salaries expense. 18 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q Pension and other employee benefits associated with the new branch operations added $67,000 in 2006 to this category. Pension plan expense increased 37.3%, or $31,000, in 2006 due to lower investment returns for 2005 than included in the actuarial assumptions, as well as increases in the number of employees and covered compensation, which include employees from First State Bank. Occupancy Expense increased $82,000, or 17.7%, in 2006 compared to 2005. Total occupancy costs in 2006 include $71,000, or 13.0% of 2006 occupancy costs, for new locations, including First State Bank. Other Operating Expense increased $44,000 or 2.3% in 2006 compared to 2005. The increase in other expenses is primarily associated with such costs for First State Bank in 2006, which amounted to $207,000, including $62,000 for the amortization of core deposit intangibles. Other expenses include legal and professional fees, as well as expenses associated with maintaining and preparing other real estate (ORE) properties for sale. In 2006, attorney fees related to collection activities on a large commercial credit decreased $66,000, and ORE properties expenses decreased $43,000 in 2006 compared to 2005. In addition, 2005 costs associated with the 2005 NASDAQ Small Cap registration of $34,000 did not recur in 2006; NASDAQ annual fees were at the same level in both years. FINANCIAL CONDITION Significant changes in the average balances of the Corporation's earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities are described in the "Net Interest Margin" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis. Also included in the Net Interest Margin section is a discussion of a change in trend regarding short-term and long-term borrowings. The allowance for loan losses and stockholders' equity are discussed in separate sections of Management's Discussion and Analysis. As discussed in the "Prospects for the Remainder of 2006" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis, the Corporation has completed several planned building construction projects during the quarter which required additional expenditures for completion costs, furnishings and related equipment of approximately $1,600,000. Additional capital expenditures for the remainder of 2006 are expected to be less than $3,000,000 and will relate to normal equipment upgrades and replacements. PROVISION AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES The allowance for loan losses reflects probable losses resulting from the analysis of individual loans and historical loss experience, as modified for identified trends and concerns, for each loan category. The historical loan loss experience element is determined based on the ratio of net charge-offs to average loan balances over a three-year period, for each significant type of loan, modified for qualitative risk adjustment factors identified by management for each type of loan. The charge-off ratio and qualitative factors are then applied to the current outstanding loan balance for each type of loan (net of other loans that are individually evaluated). The allowance for loan losses was $8,915,000 at March 31, 2006, an increase of $554,000 from the balance at December 31, 2005. Net charge-offs amounted to $46,000 in the first three months of 2006, while the provision for loan losses was $600,000. In the first three months of 2005, net charge-offs totaled $237,000, and the provision was $375,000. The amount of the provision in each period is determined based on the amount required to maintain an appropriate allowance in light of the factors described above. As discussed in more detail below, the higher provision for loan losses in the first quarter 2006 over the same period of 2005 reflected an increase in the unallocated allowance as of March 31, 2006 over December 31, 2005, as well as an increase in the allowance for impaired loans. In the second quarter 2005, management changed its process for determining and disclosing the components of the allowance for loan losses. A management committee evaluated several qualitative factors, including economic conditions, lending policies, changes in the portfolio, risk profile of the portfolio, competition and regulatory requirements, and other factors. This analysis was performed separately for the following categories of lending activity: commercial, mortgage, consumer and credit card. The management committee has met again quarterly thereafter and updated its analysis (excluding credit card, for which substantially all of the loans were sold in the fourth quarter 2005). Based on the results of these evaluations, allocations were made to the components of the allowance shown in Table VIII. For periods prior to 2005, Table VIII includes the portion of the allowance determined by management's subjective assessment of economic conditions and other factors in the unallocated component of the allowance. Primarily as a result of this change in process, Table VIII shows the amounts allocated to the allowance for commercial, consumer mortgage and consumer 19 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q loans at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 have increased in comparison to the corresponding amounts at December 31, 2004 and previous years, while the unallocated portion of the allowance was $382,000 at March 31, 2006 and $0 at December 31, 2005, down from $2,578,000 at December 31, 2004. As indicated in Table IX, total impaired loans amounted to $8,967,000 at March 31, 2006, as compared to $8,216,000 at December 31, 2005, $8,261,000 at December 31, 2004 and $4,621,000 at December 31, 2003. In total, the valuation allowance related to impaired loans amounted to $2,603,000 at March 31, 2006, up from $2,374,000 at December 31, 2005 and $1,378,000 at December 31, 2004. Table IX also shows that the amount of loans classified as non-accrual amounted to $9,176,000 at March 31, 2006, as compared to $6,365,000 at December 31, 2005, $7,796,000 at December 31, 2004 and $1,145,000 at December 31, 2003. The net growth in impaired and non-accrual loans that has occurred over the course of 2004, 2005 and the first quarter 2006 is mainly attributable to a few large commercial relationships. In the first quarter 2006, a commercial loan with a total balance of $2,025,000 was identified as impaired, and an estimated valuation allowance of $500,000 was established. Also, there are two other large commercial relationships that make up a significant portion of the impaired and non-accrual totals as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005. The total outstanding loan balances from these two relationships was $4,172,000 as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, and the related valuation allowance totaled $1,124,000 at March 31, 2006 and $1,089,000 at December 31, 2005. Management believes it has been conservative in its decisions concerning identification of impaired loans, estimates of loss and non-accrual status. However, the actual losses realized from these relationships could vary materially from the allowances calculated as of March 31, 2006. Management continues to closely monitor these commercial loan relationships, and will adjust its estimates of loss and decisions concerning non-accrual status, if appropriate. Tables VII, VIII, IX and X present an analysis of the allowance for loan losses, the allocation of the allowance, information concerning impaired and past due loans and a five-year summary of loans by type. TABLE VII- ANALYSIS OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
QUARTER QUARTER ENDED ENDED YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, MARCH 31, ------------------------------------------ (IN THOUSANDS) 2006 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 --------- --------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Balance, beginning of year $8,361 $6,787 $6,787 $6,097 $5,789 $5,265 $5,291 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Charge-offs: Real estate loans 9 100 264 375 168 123 144 Installment loans 73 56 224 217 326 116 138 Credit cards and related plans 9 65 198 178 171 190 200 Commercial and other loans 8 61 298 16 303 123 231 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Total charge-offs 99 282 984 786 968 552 713 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Recoveries: Real estate loans -- 12 14 3 75 30 6 Installment loans 15 24 61 32 52 30 27 Credit cards and related plans 12 4 30 23 17 18 20 Commercial and other loans 26 5 50 18 32 58 34 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Total recoveries 53 45 155 76 176 136 87 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Net charge-offs 46 237 829 710 792 416 626 Allowance for loan losses recorded in acquisition -- -- 377 -- -- -- -- Provision for loan losses 600 375 2,026 1,400 1,100 940 600 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Balance, end of period $8,915 $6,925 $8,361 $6,787 $6,097 $5,789 $5,265 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
20 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q TABLE VIII - ALLOCATION OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES BY TYPE
AS OF AS OF DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, ------------------------------------------ (IN THOUSANDS) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 --------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Commercial $2,357 $2,705 $1,909 $1,578 $1,315 $ 852 Consumer mortgage 2,969 2,806 513 456 460 188 Impaired loans 2,603 2,374 1,378 1,542 1,877 1,736 Consumer 604 476 409 404 378 302 Unallocated 382 -- 2,578 2,117 1,759 2,187 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Total Allowance $8,915 $8,361 $6,787 $6,097 $5,789 $5,265 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
TABLE IX - PAST DUE AND IMPAIRED LOANS
MAR. 31, DEC. 31, DEC. 31, DEC. 31, (IN THOUSANDS) 2006 2005 2004 2003 -------- -------- -------- -------- Impaired loans without a valuation allowance $ 819 $ 910 $3,552 $ 114 Impaired loans with a valuation allowance 8,148 7,306 4,709 4,507 ------ ------ ------ ------ Total impaired loans $8,967 $8,216 $8,261 $4,621 ====== ====== ====== ====== Valuation allowance related to impaired loans $2,603 $2,374 $1,378 $1,542 Total non-accrual loans $9,176 $6,365 $7,796 $1,145 Total loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing $1,139 $1,369 $1,307 $2,546
TABLE X - SUMMARY OF LOANS BY TYPE
AS OF DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, ---------------------------------------------------- (IN THOUSANDS) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Real estate - construction $ 8,545 $ 5,552 $ 4,178 $ 2,856 $ 103 $ 1,814 Real estate - residential mortgage 366,306 361,857 347,705 330,807 292,136 245,997 Real estate - commercial mortgage 175,907 153,661 128,073 100,240 78,317 60,267 Consumer 32,520 31,559 31,702 33,977 31,532 29,284 Agricultural 2,199 2,340 2,872 2,948 3,024 2,344 Commercial 38,089 69,396 43,566 34,967 30,874 24,696 Other 1,844 1,871 1,804 1,183 2,001 1,195 Political subdivisions 27,576 27,063 19,713 17,854 13,062 13,479 Lease receivables -- -- -- 65 96 152 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total 652,986 653,299 579,613 524,897 451,145 379,228 Less: allowance for loan losses (8,915) (8,361) (6,787) (6,097) (5,789) (5,265) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Loans, net $644,071 $644,938 $572,826 $518,800 $445,356 $373,963 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
21 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Corporation has utilized derivative financial instruments related to a certificate of deposit product called the "Index Powered Certificate of Deposit" (IPCD). IPCDs have a term of 5 years, with interest paid at maturity based on 90% of the appreciation (as defined) in the S&P 500 index. There is no guaranteed interest payable to a depositor of an IPCD - however, assuming an IPCD is held to maturity, a depositor is guaranteed the return of his or her principal, at a minimum. In 2004, the Corporation stopped originating new IPCDs, but continues to maintain and account for IPCDs and the related derivative contracts entered into between 2001 and 2004. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 requires the Corporation to separate the amount received from each IPCD issued into 2 components: (1) an embedded derivative, and (2) the principal amount of each deposit. Embedded derivatives are derived from the Corporation's obligation to pay each IPCD depositor a return based on appreciation in the S&P 500 index. Embedded derivatives are carried at fair value, and are included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in fair value of the embedded derivative are included in other expense in the consolidated income statement. The difference between the contractual amount of each IPCD issued, and the amount of the embedded derivative, is recorded as the initial deposit (included in interest-bearing deposits in the consolidated balance sheet). Interest expense is added to principal ratably over the term of each IPCD at an effective interest rate that will increase the principal balance to equal the contractual IPCD amount at maturity. In connection with IPCD transactions, the Corporation has entered into Equity Indexed Call Option (Swap) contracts with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLB-Pittsburgh). Under the terms of the Swap contracts, the Corporation must pay FHLB-Pittsburgh quarterly amounts calculated based on the contractual amount of IPCDs issued times a negotiated rate. In return, FHLB-Pittsburgh is obligated to pay the Corporation, at the time of maturity of the IPCDs, an amount equal to 90% of the appreciation (as defined) in the S&P 500 index. If the S&P 500 index does not appreciate over the term of the related IPCDs, the FHLB-Pittsburgh would make no payment to the Corporation. The effect of the Swap contracts is to limit the Corporation's cost of IPCD funds to the market rate of interest paid to FHLB-Pittsburgh. (In addition, the Corporation paid a fee of 0.75% to a consulting firm at inception of each deposit. These fees are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the IPCDs.) Swap assets or liabilities are carried at fair value, and included in other assets or other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in fair value of swap liabilities are included in other expense in the consolidated income statement. Amounts recorded as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, and for the first quarters of 2006 and 2005, related to IPCDs are as follows (in thousands):
MARCH 31, DEC. 31, 2006 2005 --------- -------- Contractual amount of IPCDs (equal to notional amount of Swap contracts) $3,947 $3,952 Carrying value of IPCDs 3,765 3,733 Carrying value of embedded derivative liabilities 558 558 Carrying value of Swap contract (assets) liabilities (386) (346)
3 MONTHS ENDED 3 MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, MARCH 31, 2006 2005 -------------- -------------- Interest expense $39 $40 Other expense -- --
22 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q LIQUIDITY Liquidity is the ability to quickly raise cash at a reasonable cost. An adequate liquidity position permits the Corporation to pay creditors, compensate for unforeseen deposit fluctuations and fund unexpected loan demand. The Corporation maintains overnight borrowing facilities with several correspondent banks that provide a source of day-to-day liquidity. Also, the Corporation maintains borrowing facilities with FHLB - Pittsburgh, secured by mortgage loans and various investment securities. At March 31, 2006, the Corporation had unused borrowing availability with correspondent banks and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh totaling approximately $163,127,000. Additionally, the Corporation uses repurchase agreements placed with brokers to borrow funds secured by investment assets, and uses "RepoSweep" arrangements to borrow funds from commercial banking customers on an overnight basis. Further, if required to raise cash in an emergency situation, the Corporation could sell non-pledged investment securities to meet its obligations. At March 31, 2006, the carrying value of non-pledged securities was $182,223,000. Management believes the combination of its strong capital position (discussed in the next section), ample available borrowing facilities and substantial non-pledged securities portfolio have placed the Corporation in a position of minimal short-term and long-term liquidity risk. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND CAPITAL ADEQUACY The Corporation and the subsidiary banks (Citizens & Northern Bank and First State Bank) are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. The Corporation's consolidated capital ratios at March 31, 2006 are as follows: Total capital to risk-weighted assets 17.83% Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 16.15% Tier 1 capital to average total assets 10.79%
Management expects the Corporation and the subsidiary banks to maintain capital levels that exceed the regulatory standards for well-capitalized institutions for the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future. Planned capital expenditures (discussed in the "Financial Position" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis) during the next 12 months, though expected to be substantial, are not expected to have a significantly detrimental effect on capital ratios. As shown in the consolidated balance sheet, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income fell to $2,332,000 at March 31, 2006 from $4,698,000 at December 31, 2005. The Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income balance represents unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income tax. Rising interest rates, which reduce the market prices of debt securities, were a significant factor in the decline in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at March 31, 2006 compared to December 31, 2005, as well as the effect of gains realized from the sales of securities during the same period. INFLATION The Corporation is significantly affected by the Federal Reserve Board's efforts to control inflation through changes in interest rates. Since mid-2004, the Federal Reserve Board has increased the Fed funds target rate 15 times from 1% to its current level of 4.75%. Further concerns about the possibility of inflation could lead to further increases in the Fed funds target rate, which management believes would be detrimental to the corporation's net interest margin. Although management cannot predict future changes in the rate of inflation, management monitors the impact of economic trends, including any indicators of inflationary pressure, in managing interest rate and other financial risks. 23 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK MARKET RISK The Corporation's two major categories of market risk, interest rate risk and equity securities risk, are discussed in the following sections. INTEREST RATE RISK Business risk arising from changes in interest rates is a significant factor in operating a bank. The Corporation's assets are predominantly long-term, fixed rate loans and debt securities. Funding for these assets comes principally from short-term deposits and borrowed funds. Accordingly, there is an inherent risk of lower future earnings or decline in fair value of the Corporation's financial instruments when interest rates change. Citizens & Northern Bank uses a simulation model to calculate the potential effects of interest rate fluctuations on net interest income and the market value of portfolio equity. Only assets and liabilities of Citizens & Northern Bank are included in management's monthly simulation model calculations. Since Citizens & Northern Bank makes up more than 90% of the Corporation's total assets and liabilities, and because Citizens & Northern Bank is the source of the most volatile interest rate risk, management does not consider it necessary to run the model for the remaining entities within the consolidated group. For purposes of these calculations, the market value of portfolio equity includes the fair values of financial instruments, such as securities, loans, deposits and borrowed funds, and the book values of nonfinancial assets and liabilities, such as premises and equipment and accrued expenses. The model measures and projects potential changes in net interest income, and calculates the discounted present value of anticipated cash flows of financial instruments, assuming an immediate increase or decrease in interest rates. Management ordinarily runs a variety of scenarios within a range of plus or minus 50-300 basis points of current rates. Citizens & Northern Bank's Board of Directors has established policy guidelines for acceptable levels of interest rate risk, based on an immediate increase or decrease in interest rates. The Bank's policy provides limits at +/- 100, 200 and 300 basis points from current rates for fluctuations in net interest income from the baseline (flat rates) one-year scenario. The policy also limits acceptable market value variances from the baseline values based on current rates. As Table XI shows, as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the decline in net interest income and market value exceed the policy threshold marks, if interest rates rise immediately by 200 or 300 basis points. The "out of policy" positions are a reflection of the Corporation's liability sensitive position (on average, deposits and borrowings reprice more quickly than loans and debt securities). Management has reviewed these positions with the Board of Directors monthly throughout 2005 and to date in 2006. In addition, management will continue to evaluate whether to make any changes to asset or liability holdings in an effort to reduce exposure to rising interest rates. The table that follows was prepared using the simulation model described above. The model makes estimates, at each level of interest rate change, regarding cash flows from principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities and call activity on other investment securities. Actual results could vary significantly from these estimates, which could result in significant differences in the calculations of projected changes in net interest margin and market value of portfolio equity. Also, the model does not make estimates related to changes in the composition of the deposit portfolio that could occur due to rate competition and the table does not necessarily reflect changes that management would make to realign the portfolio as a result of changes in interest rates. TABLE XI - THE EFFECT OF HYPOTHETICAL CHANGES IN INTEREST RATES
MARCH 31, 2006 DATA (IN THOUSANDS) PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2007 ----------------------------------------------------- NII INTEREST INTEREST NET INTEREST NII RISK BASIS POINT CHANGE IN RATES INCOME EXPENSE INCOME (NII) % CHANGE LIMIT - --------------------------- -------- -------- ------------ -------- ----- +300 $66,498 $45,678 $20,820 -28.3% 20.0% +200 64,820 41,162 23,658 -18.6% 15.0% +100 63,061 36,647 26,414 -9.1% 10.0% 0 61,181 32,131 29,050 0.0% 0.0% - -100 58,681 27,646 31,035 6.8% 10.0% - -200 55,715 23,608 32,107 10.5% 15.0% - -300 52,428 20,197 32,231 11.0% 20.0%
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MARCH 31, 2006 DATA, CONTINUED (IN THOUSANDS) MARKET VALUE OF PORTFOLIO EQUITY AT MARCH 31, 2006 -------------------------------- PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT VALUE VALUE VALUE BASIS POINT CHANGE IN RATES EQUITY % CHANGE RISK LIMIT - --------------------------- -------- -------- ---------- +300 $ 49,920 -59.5% 45.0% +200 73,963 -40.0% 35.0% +100 98,947 -19.8% 25.0% 0 123,300 0.0% 0.0% - -100 140,755 14.2% 25.0% - -200 151,127 22.6% 35.0% - -300 159,675 29.5% 45.0%
DECEMBER 31, 2005 DATA (IN THOUSANDS) PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006 ---------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST INTEREST NET INTEREST NII NII BASIS POINT CHANGE IN RATES INCOME EXPENSE INCOME (NII) % CHANGE RISK LIMIT - --------------------------- -------- -------- ------------ -------- ---------- +300 $66,381 $43,764 $22,617 -24.8% 20.0% +200 64,649 39,466 25,183 -16.3% 15.0% +100 62,850 35,168 27,682 -7.9% 10.0% 0 60,942 30,871 30,071 0.0% 0.0% - -100 58,178 26,573 31,605 5.1% 10.0% - -200 55,000 23,098 31,902 6.1% 15.0% - -300 51,805 19,877 31,928 6.2% 20.0%
MARKET VALUE OF PORTFOLIO EQUITY AT DECEMBER 31, 2005 -------------------------------- PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT VALUE VALUE VALUE BASIS POINT CHANGE IN RATES EQUITY % CHANGE RISK LIMIT - --------------------------- -------- -------- ---------- +300 $ 54,493 -56.8% 45.0% +200 77,762 -38.3% 35.0% +100 102,136 -19.0% 25.0% 0 126,029 0.0% 0.0% - -100 142,377 13.0% 25.0% - -200 151,148 19.9% 35.0% - -300 160,867 27.6% 45.0%
25 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q EQUITY SECURITIES RISK The Corporation's equity securities portfolio consists primarily of investments in stock of banks and bank holding companies located mainly in Pennsylvania. The Corporation also owns some other stocks and mutual funds. Included in "Other Equity Securities" in the table that follows are preferred stocks issued by U.S. Government agencies with a fair value of $2,000,000 at March 31, 2006 and $1,997,000 at December 31, 2005. Investments in bank stocks are subject to the risk factors that affect the banking industry in general, including competition from non-bank entities, credit risk, interest rate risk and other factors, which could result in a decline in market prices. Also, losses could occur in individual stocks held by the Corporation because of specific circumstances related to each bank. Further, because of the concentration of bank and bank holding companies located in Pennsylvania, these investments could decline in market value if there is a downturn in the state's economy. Equity securities held as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 are presented in Table XII. TABLE XII - EQUITY SECURITIES
HYPOTHETICAL HYPOTHETICAL 10% 20% DECLINE IN DECLINE IN FAIR MARKET MARKET (IN THOUSANDS) COST VALUE VALUE VALUE ------- ------- ------------ ------------ AT MARCH 31, 2006 Banks and bank holding companies $19,080 $27,564 $(2,756) $(5,513) Other equity securities 4,045 4,551 (455) (910) ------- ------- ------- ------- Total $23,125 $32,115 $(3,211) $(6,423) ======= ======= ======= =======
HYPOTHETICAL HYPOTHETICAL 10% 20% DECLINE IN DECLINE IN FAIR MARKET MARKET COST VALUE VALUE VALUE ------- ------- ------------ ------------ AT DECEMBER 31, 2005 Banks and bank holding companies $20,010 $28,879 $(2,888) $(5,776) Other equity securities 4,023 4,387 (439) (877) ------- ------- ------- ------- Total $24,033 $33,266 $(3,327) $(6,653) ======= ======= ======= =======
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES The Corporation's management, under the supervision of and with the participation of the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has carried out an evaluation of the design and effectiveness of the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as of the end of period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that all material information required to be disclosed in reports the Corporation files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. There were no significant changes in the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or that is reasonably likely to affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 26 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Corporation and the subsidiary banks are involved in various legal proceedings incidental to their business. Management believes the aggregate liability, if any, resulting from such pending and threatened legal proceedings will not have a material, adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition or results of operations. ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1A of the Corporation's Form 10-K filed March 3, 2006 ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS a. Issuer Sales of Equity Securities During the quarter ended March 31, 2006, the Corporation issued 1,700 shares of common stock held in treasury upon the exercise of stock options by employees under the Corporation's equity compensation plans. Exercise price for the stock options was $17.00 per share and resulted in aggregate cash proceeds to the Corporation of $28,900. Treasury shares were issued upon exercise of these options by a small number of employees in reliance upon the private placement exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. c. Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities On August 19, 2005, the Corporation announced a plan to repurchase shares of its outstanding common stock up to a total of $3 million over the period ending August 31, 2006.The Board of Directors authorized repurchase from time to time at prevailing market prices in open market or in privately negotiated transactions as, in management's sole opinion, market conditions warrant and based on stock availability, price and the Company's financial performance. The Corporation announced that it is anticipated such purchases will be made during the remaining period, although no assurance may be given when such purchases will be made or the aggregate number of shares that will be purchased. As of March 31, 2006, the maximum additional value available for purchases under this program is $2,532,000. The following table sets forth a summary of the purchases by the Corporation, on the open market, of its equity securities for the first quarter of 2006:
TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES OF SHARES AVERAGE PRICE PURCHASED UNDER PERIOD PURCHASED PAID PER SHARE PROGRAM ------ ------------ -------------- ------------------ January 1-31, 2006 -- February 1-28, 2006 6,500 $25.75 $167,375 March 1-31, 2006 9,500 25.40 241,300 ------ ------ -------- Quarterly Totals 16,000 $25.54 $408,675 ====== ====== ========
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES None ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS None ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION None 27 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q ITEM 6. EXHIBITS 3. (i) Articles of Incorporation Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed with the Corporation's registration statement on Form S-4 on March 27, 1987. 3. (ii) By-laws Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Corporation's Form 8-K filed August 25, 2004 11. Statement re: computation of per share earnings Information concerning the computation of earnings per share is provided in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which is included in Part I, Item 1 of Form 10-Q 31. Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certifications: 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Filed herewith 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Filed herewith 32. Section 1350 certifications Filed herewith
28 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q SIGNATURE PAGE SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION May 5, 2006 By: Craig G. Litchfield /s/ Date ------------------------------------ Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer May 5, 2006 By: Mark A. Hughes /s/ Date ------------------------------------ Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer 29 EX-31.1 2 l19927aexv31w1.txt EX-31.1 CERTIFICATION CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q EXHIBIT 31.1 CERTIFICATION I, Craig G. Litchfield, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Citizens & Northern Corporation, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Citizens & Northern Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly 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 quarterly report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we 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) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; 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. The registrant's other certifying officer and 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 registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): 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. May 5, 2006 By: Craig G. Litchfield /s/ Date ------------------------------------ Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer 30 EX-31.2 3 l19927aexv31w2.txt EX-31.2 CETIFICATION CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q EXHIBIT 31.2 CERTIFICATION I, Mark A. Hughes, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Citizens & Northern Corporation, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Citizens & Northern Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly 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 quarterly report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we 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) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; 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. The registrant's other certifying officer and 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 registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): 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. May 5, 2006 By: /s/ Mark A. Hughes Date ------------------------------------ Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer 30 EX-32 4 l19927aexv32.txt EX-32 CERTIFICATION CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10-Q EXHIBIT 32 SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATIONS In connection with the Quarterly Report of Citizens & Northern Corporation (the "Corporation") on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to each of the undersigned's best knowledge and belief: (a) the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended; and (b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Corporation. May 5, 2006 By: Craig G. Litchfield /s/ Date ------------------------------------ Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer May 5, 2006 By: Mark A. Hughes /s/ Date ------------------------------------ Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer These certifications accompany this report on Form 10-Q pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by such Act, be deemed filed by the Corporation for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Such certifications will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Corporation specifically incorporates them by reference. A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Corporation and will be retained by the Corporation and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request. 32 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----