10-Q 1 form10q.htm FORM 10-Q FOR QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 form10q.htm




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

FORM 10-Q

T
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
 
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008
 
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:  001-31708

CAPITOL BANCORP LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Michigan
 
38-2761672
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
   
Capitol Bancorp Center
   
200 N. Washington Square
   
Lansing, Michigan
 
48933
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(517) 487-6555
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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   T
No   £

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class
 
Outstanding at October 15, 2008
Common Stock, No par value
 
17,337,308 shares

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer   £
   
Accelerated filer   T
Non-accelerated filer     £   (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company   £


 
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INDEX

PART I.                      FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain of the statements contained in this document, including Capitol's consolidated financial statements, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and in documents incorporated into this document by reference that are not historical facts, including, without limitation, statements of future expectations, projections of results of operations and financial condition, statements of future economic performance and other forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual future results, performance or achievements of Capitol and/or its subsidiaries and other operating units to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements.  The words "intend," "expect," "project," "estimate," "predict," "anticipate," "should," "believe," and similar expressions also are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Important factors which may cause actual results to differ from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) the results of Capitol's efforts to implement its business strategy, (ii) changes in interest rates, (iii) legislation or regulatory requirements adversely impacting Capitol's banking business and/or expansion strategy, (iv) adverse changes in business conditions or inflation, (v) general economic conditions, either nationally or regionally, which are less favorable than expected and that result in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality and/or loan performance and collectability, (vi) competitive pressures among financial institutions, (vii) changes in securities markets, (viii) actions of competitors of Capitol's banks and Capitol's ability to respond to such actions, (ix) the cost of capital, which may depend in part on Capitol's asset quality, prospects and outlook, (x) changes in governmental regulation, tax rates and similar matters, and (xi) other risks detailed in Capitol's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated.  All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to Capitol or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing factors.  Investors and other interested parties are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak as of the date of such statements.  Capitol undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
 
Item 1.
 
Financial Statements (unaudited):
Page
 
Condensed consolidated balance sheets – September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007.
3
 
Condensed consolidated statements of operations – Three months and nine months
ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.
4
 
Condensed consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity – Nine months
ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.
5
 
Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows – Nine months ended September 30,
2008 and 2007.
6
 
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
7
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
12
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
27
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures.
27
 
PART II.
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings.
 
28
Item 1A.
Risk Factors.
28
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
28
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
28
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
28
Item 5.
Other Information.
28
Item 6.
Exhibits.
28
 
SIGNATURES
 
 
29
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
30
 
 

 
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PART I, ITEM 1
               
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(in thousands, except share data)
               
     
(Unaudited)
       
     
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
     
2008
   
2007
 
ASSETS
             
Cash and due from banks
    $ 216,245     $ 196,083  
Money market and interest-bearing deposits
    41,338       26,924  
Federal funds sold
      233,760       129,365  
Cash and cash equivalents
    491,343       352,372  
Loans held for sale
      7,334       16,419  
Investment securities:
                 
   Available for sale, carried at market value
    18,085       14,119  
   Held for long-term investment, carried at
               
     amortized cost which approximates market value
    32,091       25,478  
Total investment securities
    50,176       39,597  
Portfolio loans:
                 
   Loans secured by real estate:
                 
    Commercial
      2,074,254       1,917,113  
    Residential (including multi-family)
      851,509       698,960  
    Construction, land development and other land
    813,420       852,595  
Total loans secured by real estate
    3,739,183       3,468,668  
   Commercial and other business-purpose loans
    832,669       768,473  
   Consumer
      58,122       48,041  
   Other
      32,298       29,519  
Total portfolio loans
    4,662,272       4,314,701  
   Less allowance for loan losses
      (97,585 )     (58,124 )
Net portfolio loans
    4,564,687       4,256,577  
Premises and equipment
      60,000       60,031  
Accrued interest income
      18,387       19,417  
Goodwill and other intangibles
      73,428       72,722  
Other assets
      161,992       84,628  
                   
            TOTAL ASSETS
    $ 5,427,347     $ 4,901,763  
                   
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
LIABILITIES:
                 
Deposits:
                 
   Noninterest-bearing
    $ 647,994     $ 671,688  
   Interest-bearing
      3,635,567       3,173,057  
Total deposits
    4,283,561       3,844,745  
Debt obligations:
                 
   Notes payable and short-term borrowings
    432,536       320,384  
   Subordinated debentures
      167,342       156,130  
Total debt obligations
    599,878       476,514  
Accrued interest on deposits and other liabilities
    30,096       35,161  
Total liabilities
    4,913,535       4,356,420  
                   
MINORITY INTERESTS IN CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
    160,704       156,198  
                   
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
                 
Common stock, no par value,  50,000,000 shares authorized;
               
   issued and outstanding:  2008 - 17,337,308 shares                
2007 - 17,316,568 shares
    273,644       272,208  
Retained earnings
      80,047       117,520  
Undistributed common stock held by employee-benefit trust
    (580 )     (586 )
Market value adjustment (net of tax effect) for
               
   investment securities available for sale (accumulated
               
   other comprehensive income)
      (3 )     3  
Total stockholders' equity
    353,108       389,145  
                   
            TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 5,427,347     $ 4,901,763  
                   
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
               

 
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CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
For the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007
(in thousands, except per share data)
     
 
Three Month Period
   
Nine Month Period
 
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
Interest income:
                     
   Portfolio loans (including fees)
  $ 73,328     $ 81,117     $ 224,897     $ 231,819
   Loans held for sale
    145       429       681       1,765
   Taxable investment securities
    154       188       389       589
   Federal funds sold
    1,259       2,916       3,480       8,569
   Other
    610       386       1,689       1,387
Total interest income
    75,496       85,036       231,136       244,129
Interest expense:
                             
   Deposits
    27,149       32,359       84,826       90,955
   Debt obligations and other
    7,308       6,009       21,144       16,283
Total interest expense
    34,457       38,368       105,970       107,238
Net interest income
    41,039       46,668       125,166       136,891
Provision for loan losses
    53,810       7,890       71,787       15,812
Net interest income (deficiency) after
                       
                                   provision for loan losses
    (12,771 )     38,778       53,379       121,079
Noninterest income:
                             
   Service charges on deposit accounts
    1,526       1,232       4,316       3,524
   Trust and wealth-management revenue
    1,791       1,371       4,999       3,525
   Fees from origination of non-portfolio residential
                             
     mortgage loans
    926       1,142       2,910       3,754
   Gain on sales of government-guaranteed loans
    608       946       1,831       2,296
   Gain on sales of other non-portfolio commercial loans
    207       371       867       1,000
   Realized gains on sale of investment securities
                             
     available for sale
    5       -       50       -
   Other
    1,888       2,049       5,020       4,440
Total noninterest income
    6,951       7,111       19,993       18,539
Noninterest expense:
                             
   Salaries and employee benefits
    29,319       27,816       82,597       80,325
   Occupancy
    4,968       3,831       13,872       10,880
   Equipment rent, depreciation and maintenance
    3,821       2,239       9,695       7,471
   Other
    15,684       10,588       40,221       29,835
Total noninterest expense
    53,792       44,474       146,385       128,511
Income (loss) before income taxes
                       
                                   (benefit) and minority interest
    (59,612 )     1,415       (73,013 )     11,107
Income taxes (benefit)
    (20,732 )     586       (25,428 )     4,696
Income (loss) before minority interest
    (38,880 )     829       (47,585 )     6,411
Minority interest in net losses of consolidated subsidiaries
    6,385       5,145       17,904       12,132
                               
      NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ (32,495 )   $ 5,974     $ (29,681 )   $ 18,543
                               
      NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE -- Note E:
                             
Basic
  $ (1.90 )   $ 0.35     $ (1.73 )   $ 1.10
                               
Diluted
  $ (1.90 )   $ 0.35     $ (1.73 )   $ 1.08
                               
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
                       


 
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CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007
(in thousands, except share data)
               
Undistributed
   
Accumulated
       
               
Common Stock
   
Other
       
 
Common
   
Retained
   
Held by Employee-
   
Comprehensive
       
 
Stock
   
Earnings
   
Benefit Trust
   
Income (Loss)
   
Total
 
                               
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007                                 
                             
                               
Balances at January 1, 2007
  $ 249,244     $ 112,779           $ (144 )   $ 361,879  
                                       
Issuance of 371,314 shares of common stock to acquire
                               
   minority interest in subsidiaries
    15,927                             15,927  
                                       
Issuance of 276,842 shares of common stock upon
                                     
   exercise of stock options
    4,757                             4,757  
                                       
Surrender of 37,392 shares of common stock to facilitate
                               
   exercise of stock options
    (1,098 )                           (1,098 )
                                       
Surrender of 18,814 shares of common stock to facilitate
                               
   vesting of  restricted stock
    (845 )                           (845 )
                                       
Issuance of 37,472 unvested shares of restricted common
                               
   stock, net of related unearned employee compensation
    --                             --  
                                       
Recognition of compensation expense relating to restricted
                               
   common stock and stock options
    1,290                             1,290  
                                       
Tax benefits from share-based payments
    1,671                             1,671  
                                       
Issuance of 24,506 shares to employee stock ownership plan
    1,132                             1,132  
                                       
Cash dividends paid ($0.75 per share)
            (12,867 )                   (12,867 )
                                       
Components of comprehensive income:
                                     
   Net income
            18,543                     18,543  
   Market value adjustment for investment securities
                                     
      available for sale (net of income tax effect)
                          77       77  
         Comprehensive income
                                  18,620  
                                       
    BALANCES AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
  $ 272,078     $ 118,455           $ (67 )   $ 390,466  
                                       
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008                                 
                                     
                                       
Balances at January 1, 2008
  $ 272,208     $ 117,520     $ (586 )   $ 3     $ 389,145  
                                         
Issuance of 109,435 shares of common stock upon
                                 
   exercise of stock options
    1,960                               1,960  
                                         
Surrender of 93,964 shares of common stock to facilitate
                                 
   exercise of stock options
    (2,090 )                             (2,090 )
                                         
Surrender of 14,199 shares of common stock to facilitate
                                 
   vesting of restricted stock
    (286 )                             (286 )
                                         
Issuance of 31,790 unvested shares of restricted common
                                 
   stock, net of related unearned employee compensation
                                 
   and 12,322 forfeited shares
    --                               --  
                                         
Recognition of compensation expense relating to restricted
                                 
   common stock and stock options
    1,693                               1,693  
                                         
Tax benefits from share-based payments
    161                               161  
                                         
Transfer of 250 shares to employee stock ownership plan
    (2 )             6               4  
                                         
Cash dividends paid ($0.45 per share)
            (7,792 )                     (7,792 )
                                         
Components of comprehensive loss:
                                       
   Net loss
            (29,681 )                     (29,681 )
   Market value adjustment for investment securities
                                 
      available for sale (net of income tax effect)
                            (6 )     (6 )
         Comprehensive loss
                                    (29,687 )
                                         
    BALANCES AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
  $ 273,644     $ 80,047     $ (580 )   $ (3 )   $ 353,108  
                                         
                                         
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
                                 

 
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CAPITOL BANCORP LTD.
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007
 
(in thousands)
 
             
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
  Net income (loss)
  $ (29,681 )   $ 18,543  
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
               
    cash provided (used) by operating activities:
               
      Provision for loan losses
    71,787       15,812  
      Depreciation of premises and equipment
    8,433       6,641  
      Amortization of intangibles
    376       201  
      Net amortization (accretion) of investment security
               
 premiums (discounts)
    (1 )     4  
      Loss (gain) on sale of premises and equipment
    158       (118 )
      Minority interest in net losses of consolidated subsidiaries
    (17,904 )     (12,132 )
      Share-based compensation expense
    1,693       1,290  
  Originations and purchases of loans held for sale
    (170,646 )     (418,857 )
  Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
    179,731       427,470  
  Increase in accrued interest income and other assets
    (76,153 )     (16,631 )
  Increase (decrease) in accrued interest expense on deposits
         
     and other liabilities
    (5,065 )     3,783  
                 
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING
         
                   ACTIVITIES
    (37,272 )     26,006  
                 
                 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
  Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale
    974       287  
  Proceeds from calls, prepayments and maturities of investment
         
     securities
    14,435       7,731  
  Purchases of investment securities
    (27,171 )     (6,797 )
  Net increase in portfolio loans
    (379,897 )     (550,081 )
  Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment
    167       396  
  Purchases of premises and equipment
    (8,727 )     (10,426 )
                 
                NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    (400,219 )     (558,890 )
                 
                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
  Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits, NOW accounts
               
     and savings accounts
    (79,524 )     184,655  
  Net increase in certificates of deposit
    518,340       230,810  
  Net borrowings from debt obligations
    112,152       68,731  
  Net proceeds from issuance of subordinated debentures
    11,131       55,000  
  Resources provided by minority interest
    22,410       36,115  
  Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
    1,960       4,757  
  Surrender of common stock to facilitate exercise of
               
     stock options
    (2,090 )     (1,098 )
  Surrender of common stock to facilitate vesting of
               
     restricted stock
    (286 )     (845 )
  Tax benefit from share-based payments
    161       1,671  
  Cash dividends paid
    (7,792 )     (12,867 )
                 
                NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    576,462       566,929  
                 
                INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    138,971       34,045  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    352,372       348,870  
                 
                 
                CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 491,343     $ 382,915  
                 
                 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
               

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED

Note A – Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Capitol Bancorp Ltd. (Capitol or the Corporation) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q.  Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

The condensed consolidated financial statements do, however, include all adjustments of a normal recurring nature (in accordance with Rule 10-01(b)(8) of Regulation S-X) which Capitol considers necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods.

The results of operations for the periods ended September 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2008.

The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2007 was derived from audited consolidated financial statements as of that date.  Certain 2007 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2008 presentation.

Note B – Implementation of New Accounting Standards

In June 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ratified an Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) consensus regarding Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards.  This new guidance became effective for Capitol on January 1, 2008 and did not have a material effect on Capitol's consolidated financial statements upon implementation.

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which provides a definition of fair value for accounting purposes, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands related financial statement disclosures.  In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which permits entities to choose to measure, on an item-by-item basis, specified financial instruments and certain other items at fair value.  Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are required to be reported in earnings at each reporting date.  Statement No. 159 is applied prospectively and, while effective January 1, 2008, Capitol has not elected the fair value option through September 30, 2008.  Statement No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements and was initially effective for the Corporation beginning January 1, 2008.  Capitol's disclosures relating to SFAS No. 157 are set forth in Note C.  In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 157-2.  FSP FAS 157-2 defers the effective date of SFAS No. 157 until January 1, 2009 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities except those items recognized or disclosed at fair value on an annual or more frequently recurring basis.  The effect of these new standards' adoption was not material to Capitol's consolidated financial statements in 2008.

On October 10, 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 157-3 to clarify the application of fair value measurements to the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that asset is not active.  This clarifying guidance became effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which financial statements had not been issued, such as the period ended September 30, 2008 for Capitol.  This new guidance did not have a material effect on Capitol's September 30, 2008 consolidated financial statements.

Note C – Fair Value

As discussed in Note B, SFAS No. 157 was implemented by Capitol effective January 1, 2008.  SFAS No. 157 establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the use of fair value inputs used in valuation methodologies into the following three levels:

 
Level 1:  Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.


 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED – Continued
 
Note C – Fair Value – Continued
 
 
Level 2:  Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for
identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable
market data by correlation or other means.

 
Level 3:  Significant unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing
an asset or liability.

The following is a description of Capitol's valuation methodologies used to measure and disclose the fair values of its financial assets and liabilities on a recurring or nonrecurring basis:

 
Investment securities available for sale:  Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Fair value measurement is based on quoted prices,
when available.  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models.  Level 1 securities include those traded on an active
exchange as well as U.S. Treasury, other U.S. government and agency mortgage-backed securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter
markets.  Level 2 securities include municipal government securities.

 
Mortgage loans held for sale:  Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value and are measured on a nonrecurring basis.  Mortgage loans
held for sale written down to fair value are included in the table below (none at September 30, 2008).  Fair value is based on independent quoted market prices, where
applicable, or the prices for other mortgage whole loans with similar characteristics.

 
Loans:  The Corporation does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis.  However, from time to time, nonrecurring fair value adjustments to collateral
dependent loans are recorded to reflect partial write-downs based on the observable market price or current appraised value of the collateral.

The balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2008 were as follows (in $1,000s):

   
 
 
Total
   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
                   
Securities available for sale
  $ 18,085     $ 17,306     $ 779  

The balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2008 were as follows (in $1,000s):

   
 
 
Total
   
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
 
Total Gains
(Losses)
 
                   
Impaired loans (1)
  $ 98,916     $ 98,916     $ (7,574 )

(1)  
  Represents carrying value and related write-downs for which adjustments are based on the appraised value of the collateral.


 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED – Continued

Note C – Fair Value – Continued
 
Capitol will apply the fair value measurement and disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 157 effective January 1, 2009 to nonfinancial assets and liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis.  The Corporation measures the fair value of the following on a nonrecurring basis:  (1) long-lived assets, (2) foreclosed assets, (3) the reporting unit under step one of its goodwill impairment test and (4) indefinite lived assets.

Note D – Stock Options

Stock option activity for the interim 2008 period is summarized as follows:

   
Number of
Stock Options
Outstanding
   
Exercise
Price
Range
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
                 
Outstanding at January 1
    2,460,082     $
13.50  to $  46.20
    $ 27.85
Granted
    52,360      
20.12  to     20.12
      20.12
Exercised
    (108,935 )    
15.52  to     20.90
      17.94
Cancelled or expired
     (14,413 )              
                       
Outstanding at September 30
    2,389,094     $
13.50  to $  46.20
    $ 28.20

Stock options were granted in the first nine months of 2007 and 2008, with an aggregate fair value approximating $1,103,000 and $255,000, respectively.  Stock options granted in the interim 2008 period have a vesting date of December 31, 2008, and the stock options granted in the interim 2007 period (168,720) have varying vesting dates from December 31, 2007 through August 2010.  Each stock option expires seven years from date of grant.  Share-based compensation expense relating to stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 approximated $565,000 and $116,000, respectively.

As of September 30, 2008, stock options outstanding had a weighted average remaining contractual life of 2.82 years.  The following table summarizes stock options outstanding segregated by exercise price range and summarizes aggregate intrinsic value as of September 30, 2008:

       
Weighted Average
   
Exercise Price
Range
 
Number
Outstanding
 
Exercise
Price
 
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
                 
$
10.00 to 14.99
    2,866   $
13.50
 
     0.25 years
  $ 17,167
$
15.00 to 19.99
    153,235    
16.66
 
     1.78 years
    433,655
$
20.00 to 24.99
    584,956    
21.67
 
     3.04 years
    0
$
25.00 to 29.99
    585,415    
27.09
 
     1.90 years
    0
$
30.00 to 34.99
    695,115    
32.10
 
     2.94 years
    0
35.00 or more
     367,507    
37.92
 
     4.17 years
    0
                         
Total outstanding
    2,389,094             $ 450,822




 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED – Continued

Note E – Net Income (Loss) Per Share

The computations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were based on the following (in 1,000s) for the periods ended September 30:

   
Three Month Period
   
Nine Month Period
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
                       
Numerator—net income (loss) for the period
  $ (32,495 )   $ 5,974     $ (29,681 )   $ 18,543
                               
Denominator:
                             
Weighted average number of shares
outstanding, excluding unvested
restricted shares (denominator for basic
earnings per share)
         17,145            17,096            17,144            16,919
                               
Effect of dilutive securities:
                             
Unvested restricted shares
    --       --       --       11
Stock options
    --       102       --       266
Total effect of dilutive securities
    --       102       --       277
                               
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—
                             
Weighted average number of shares and
potential dilution
     17,145        17,198        17,144        17,196
                               
Number of antidilutive stock options excluded
from diluted earnings per share computation
     2,389        1,650        2,389        368

Note F – New Banks and Other Development Activities

Capitol opened four de novo banks during the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  Adams Dairy Bank, located in Blue Springs, Missouri, opened in January, Mountain View Bank of Commerce, located in Westminster, Colorado, opened in February, Colonia Bank, located in Phoenix, Arizona, opened in April and Pisgah Community Bank, located in Asheville, North Carolina, opened in May.  Each is majority owned by bank-development subsidiaries controlled by Capitol.

Capitol's operating strategy focuses on the ongoing growth and maturity of its existing banks, coupled with new bank expansion in selected markets as opportunities arise.  Accordingly, Capitol may invest in, acquire or otherwise develop additional banks in future periods, subject to economic conditions, regulatory approval and other factors, although the timing of such additional banking units, if any, is uncertain.  Future new banks and/or additions of other operating units could be either wholly-owned, majority-owned or otherwise controlled by Capitol.

Note G – Proposed Acquisition

In March 2008, Capitol announced the formation of a joint venture to acquire 24% of the common stock of Forethought Federal Savings Bank (Forethought), located in Batesville, Indiana, for cash consideration of approximately $2.3 million.  Forethought is engaged in providing trust-related, pre-need funeral planning products and services to customers in 28 states.  The proposed acquisition is subject to regulatory approval.


 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED – Continued

Note H – Impact of New Accounting Standards

In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 141(R), Business Combinations, to further enhance the accounting and financial reporting related to business combinations.  Statement No. 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer in a business combination (1) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, (2) recognizes and measures goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase, (3) requires that acquisition-related and restructuring costs be recognized separately from the acquisition, generally charged to expense when incurred and (4) determines information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination.  Statement No. 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after January 1, 2009.  The effects of the Corporation's adoption of Statement No. 141(R) will depend upon the extent and magnitude of acquisitions after December 31, 2008.

Also in December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements – an amendment of ARB No. 51, to create accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary.  Statement No. 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards that require (1) the ownership interest in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent to be clearly identified and presented in the consolidated balance sheet within equity, but separate from the parent's equity, (2) the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and the noncontrolling interest to be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income, (3) changes in a parent's ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest in its subsidiary to be accounted for consistently, (4) when a subsidiary is deconsolidated, any retained noncontrolling equity investment in the former subsidiary to be initially measured at fair value and (5) entities provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners.  Statement No. 160 applies to fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and early adoption is prohibited.  Management has not completed its review of this new guidance.

In March 2008 the FASB issued Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133.  This new guidance revises the presentation and disclosure of derivatives and hedging activities and will be effective for Capitol on January 1, 2009.  Although management has not completed its review of the new standard, implementation is not expected to have a material impact on Capitol's consolidated financial statements.

In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, to clarify the sources of accounting principles used in the preparation of financial statements in the United States.  This new guidance is expected to become effective in 2008 and is not expected to have a material effect on Capitol's consolidated financial statements upon implementation.

The FASB has also recently issued several proposals to amend, supersede or interpret existing accounting standards which may impact Capitol's financial statements at a later date, such as a proposed amendment to Statement No. 128, Earnings per Share, among other things.  Capitol's management has not completed its analysis of such new guidance (as proposed, where applicable) although it anticipates the potential impact (if finalized, where applicable) would not be material to Capitol's consolidated financial statements.

A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under study by standard-setting organizations and various regulatory agencies.  Because of the tentative and preliminary nature of these proposed standards, management has not determined whether implementation of such proposed standards would be material to Capitol's consolidated financial statements.

 
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PART I, ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Financial Condition

Total assets approximated $5.4 billion at September 30, 2008, an increase of $526 million from the December 31, 2007 level of $4.9 billion.  The balance sheet includes Capitol and its consolidated subsidiaries (in thousands):

   
Total Assets
   
September 30, 2008
   
December 31, 2007
Arizona Region:
         
Arrowhead Community Bank
  $ 84,613     $ 89,060
Asian Bank of Arizona
    37,040       25,017
Bank of Tucson
    176,684       187,468
Camelback Community Bank
    97,816       84,671
Colonia Bank(3)
    9,268        
Mesa Bank
    226,343       217,861
Southern Arizona Community Bank
    90,419       85,158
Sunrise Bank of Albuquerque
    78,857       71,726
Sunrise Bank of Arizona
    120,671       116,245
Valley First Community Bank
    72,371       77,306
Yuma Community Bank
    74,458       78,489
Arizona Region Total
    1,068,540       1,033,001
               
California Region:
             
Bank of Escondido
    99,031       89,557
Bank of Feather River
    24,509       17,283
Bank of San Francisco
    59,887       68,902
Bank of Santa Barbara
    66,253       58,738
Napa Community Bank
    144,472       131,457
Point Loma Community Bank
    62,231       56,428
Sunrise Bank of San Diego
    87,344       81,905
Sunrise Community Bank
    34,245       21,113
California Region Total
    577,972       525,383
               
Colorado Region:
             
Fort Collins Commerce Bank
    75,501       61,083
Larimer Bank of Commerce
    79,613       51,906
Loveland Bank of Commerce
    31,994       15,941
Mountain View Bank of Commerce(2)
    30,339        
Colorado Region Total
    217,447       128,930
               
Great Lakes Region:
             
Ann Arbor Commerce Bank
    366,383       362,429
Bank of Auburn Hills
    45,127       44,767
Bank of Maumee
    55,059       35,576
Bank of Michigan
    73,297       69,909
Brighton Commerce Bank
    119,393       108,664
Capitol National Bank
    226,243       228,556
Detroit Commerce Bank
    102,734       113,243
Elkhart Community Bank
    96,661       89,064
Evansville Commerce Bank
    66,625       50,819
Goshen Community Bank
    79,552       93,173
Grand Haven Bank
    118,443       130,492
Kent Commerce Bank
    83,712       87,060
Macomb Community Bank
    94,020       93,045
Muskegon Commerce Bank
    87,468       98,975
Oakland Commerce Bank
    96,217       109,370
Ohio Commerce Bank
    55,076       35,690
Paragon Bank & Trust
    102,352       103,711
Portage Commerce Bank
    222,579       189,944
Great Lakes Region Total
    2,090,941       2,044,487
               
Midwest Region:
             
Adams Dairy Bank(1)
    29,556        
Bank of Belleville
    68,472       50,485
Community Bank of Lincoln
    42,362       12,960
Summit Bank of Kansas City
    51,412       50,142
Midwest Region Total
    191,802       113,587

 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Financial Condition – Continued

Summary of total assets – continued:

   
Total Assets
   
September 30, 2008
   
 December 31, 2007
Nevada Region:
         
1st Commerce Bank
  $ 39,120     $ 32,091
Bank of Las Vegas
    71,776       72,768
Black Mountain Community Bank
    152,579       147,433
Desert Community Bank
    104,384       101,840
Red Rock Community Bank
    126,733       120,750
Nevada Region Total
    494,592       474,882
               
Northeast Region:
             
USNY Bank
    43,851       17,171
               
Northwest Region:
             
Bank of Bellevue
    53,723       45,122
Bank of Everett
    39,412       28,946
Bank of Tacoma
    39,711       24,325
High Desert Bank
    33,632       11,501
Issaquah Community Bank
    23,568       13,696
Northwest Region Total
    190,046       123,590
               
Southeast Region:
             
Bank of Valdosta
    58,679       43,842
Community Bank of Rowan
    146,276       117,495
First Carolina State Bank
    111,151       115,243
Peoples State Bank
    29,130       26,159
Pisgah Community Bank(4)
    28,728        
Sunrise Bank of Atlanta
    63,980       48,664
Southeast Region Total
    437,944       351,403
               
Texas Region:
             
Bank of Fort Bend
    24,067       9,551
Bank of Las Colinas
    32,389       11,383
Texas Region Total
    56,456       20,934
               
Parent company and other, net
    57,756       68,395
               
Consolidated Totals
  $ 5,427,347     $ 4,901,763

(1)
Commenced operations in January 2008 and is 51%-owned by Capitol Development Bancorp
Limited V, a controlled subsidiary of Capitol.
(2)
Commenced operations in February 2008 and is 51%-owned by Capitol Development Bancorp
Limited VII, a controlled subsidiary of Capitol.
(3)
Commenced operations in April 2008 and is 51%-owned by Capitol Development Bancorp
Limited VII, a controlled subsidiary of Capitol.
(4)
Commenced operations in May 2008 and is 51%-owned by Capitol Development Bancorp
Limited VII, a controlled subsidiary of Capitol.

Portfolio loans, the single largest asset category, increased during the 2008 period by approximately $348 million, compared to loan growth of about $542 million during the corresponding period of 2007.  Portfolio growth in the interim 2008 period slowed in response to the need to preserve liquidity and capital in the current economic climate.  The majority of portfolio loan growth occurred in commercial loans, consistent with the banks' emphasis on commercial lending activities.

Geographic diversification of Capitol's balance sheet has become increasingly important.  Prior to 1996, all of Capitol's banking operations were located in Michigan.  As of September 30, 2008, 40% of the consolidated loan portfolio relates to banks located within the Great Lakes Region (43% at December 31, 2007) and 60% of the consolidated loan portfolio relates to banks located in other regions of the country (57% at December 31, 2007).  The reason why this is important is that Capitol's diversification efforts will add stability to earnings by further reducing a disproportionate geographic concentration within a specific region.  The pace of asset growth has been significant in the interim period of 2008, inasmuch as 98% of loan growth occurred in regions outside of the Great Lakes Region.

 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Financial Condition – Continued

The consolidated allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2008 approximated $98 million or 2.09% of total portfolio loans, a significant increase from the 1.35% ratio at the beginning of the year.

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed adequate by management to absorb potential losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date.  Management's determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on evaluation of the portfolio (including potential impairment of individual loans and concentrations of credit), past loss experience, current economic conditions, volume, amount and composition of the loan portfolio and other factors.  The allowance is increased by provisions charged to operations and reduced by net charge-offs.  The table below summarizes portfolio loan balances and activity in the allowance for loan losses for the interim periods (in thousands):

   
Periods Ended September 30
 
   
Three Month Period
   
Nine Month Period
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period
  $ 63,904     $ 49,349     $ 58,124     $ 45,414  
                                 
Loans charged-off:
                               
Loans secured by real estate:
                               
Commercial
    (2,186 )     (843 )     (5,630 )     (1,139 )
Residential (including multi-family)
    (2,428 )     (1,496 )     (5,590 )     (2,189 )
Construction, land development and other land
    (12,128 )     (329 )     (15,248 )     (645 )
Total loans secured by real estate
    (16,742 )     (2,668 )     (26,468 )     (3,973 )
Commercial and other business-purpose loans
    (3,753 )     (1,849 )     (8,051 )     (5,038 )
Consumer
    (73 )     (105 )     (262 )     (316 )
Other
                    (34 )        
Total charge-offs
    (20,568 )     (4,622 )     (34,815 )     (9,327 )
Recoveries:
                               
Loans secured by real estate:
                               
Commercial
    181       2       899       68  
Residential (including multi-family)
    130       35       590       163  
Construction, land development and other land
    17       2       240       16  
Total loans secured by real estate
    328       39       1,729       247  
Commercial and other business-purpose loans
    102       119       686       550  
Consumer
    9       76       74       148  
Other
                            7  
Total recoveries
    439       234       2,489       952  
Net charge-offs
    (20,129 )     (4,388 )     (32,326 )     (8,375 )
Additions to allowance charged to expense
    53,810       7,890       71,787       15,812  
                                 
Allowance for loan losses at September 30
  $ 97,585     $ 52,851     $ 97,585     $ 52,851  
                                 
Average total portfolio loans for the period
  $ 4,617,153     $ 3,908,625     $ 4,521,165     $ 3,726,654  
                                 
Ratio of net charge-offs (annualized) to average portfolio
loans outstanding
    1.74 %     0.45 %     0.95 %     0.30 %


 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Financial Condition – Continued

Interim loan charge-offs for the nine-month 2008 period, which increased significantly compared to 2007, are not necessarily indicative of future charge-off levels because of the variability in asset quality and resolution of nonperforming loans.  The significant increase in the provision for loan losses in 2008 was associated primarily with Michigan banks, due to growth in nonperforming loans and a sustained difficult and uncertain economic climate.  The interim 2008 provision for loan losses is discussed in further detail in the ‘Results of Operations’ section of this narrative.

The amounts of the allowance for loan losses allocated in the following table (dollars in thousands) are based on management's estimate of losses inherent in the portfolio at the balance-sheet date and should not be interpreted as an indication of future charge-offs:

   
September 30, 2008
   
December 31, 2007
 
   
 
 
Amount
   
Percentage
of Total
Portfolio
Loans
   
 
 
Amount
   
Percentage
of Total
Portfolio
Loans
 
 
 
 
                         
Loans secured by real estate:
                       
Commercial
  $ 32,992       0.71 %   $ 21,918       0.51 %
Residential (including multi-family)
    22,083       0.47 %     10,235       0.24 %
Construction, land development and
other land
     17,553       0.38 %      11,278       0.26 %
Total loans secured by real estate
    72,628       1.56 %     43,431       1.01 %
Commercial and other business-purpose loans
    23,594       0.50 %     13,727       0.32 %
Consumer
    1,056       0.02 %     667       0.01 %
Other
    307       0.01 %     299       0.01 %
                                 
Total allowance for loan losses
  $ 97,585       2.09 %   $ 58,124       1.35 %





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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Financial Condition – Continued

Nonperforming loans (i.e., loans which are 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest and loans on nonaccrual status) and other nonperforming assets are summarized below (in thousands):

   
September 30,
2008
   
December 31,
2007
Nonaccrual loans:
         
Loans secured by real estate:
         
Commercial
  $ 26,954     $ 19,016
Residential (including multi-family)
    27,543       13,381
Construction, land development and other land
    57,864       29,756
Total loans secured by real estate
    112,361       62,153
Commercial and other business-purpose loans
    10,144       5,782
Consumer
    296       66
Other
    17       84
Total nonaccrual loans
    122,818       68,085
               
Past due (>90 days) loans and accruing interest:
             
Loans secured by real estate:
             
Commercial
    1,434       113
Residential (including multi-family)
    931       1,116
Construction, land development and other land
    211       2,531
Total loans secured by real estate
    2,576       3,760
Commercial and other business-purpose loans
    1,560       714
Consumer
    144       66
Other
    --       5
Total past due loans
    4,280       4,545
               
Total nonperforming loans
  $ 127,098     $ 72,630
               
Real estate owned and other
repossessed assets
     59,090        16,680
               
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 186,188     $ 89,310

Nonperforming loans at September 30, 2008 approximated 2.73% of total portfolio loans, an increase from the December 31, 2007 ratio of 1.68%.  Nonperforming loans increased $54 million or 75% during the interim 2008 nine-month period.  Of the nonperforming loans at September 30, 2008, about 90% were real estate secured.  Those loans, when originated, had appropriate loan-to-value ratios based upon real estate market conditions at that time and, accordingly, have loss exposure which would be expected to be minimal; however, underlying real estate values depend upon current economic conditions and liquidation strategies.  Most other nonperforming loans were generally secured by other business assets.  Nonperforming loans at September 30, 2008 were in various stages of resolution for which management believes such loans are adequately collateralized or otherwise appropriately considered in its determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.


 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Financial Condition – Continued

Due to local and regional economic conditions, there is uncertainty in future real estate values, appraisal results and the resulting potential impact on valuation of collateral-dependent loans and real estate owned.  The fair value measurement of collateral-dependent loans and other real estate owned is dependent primarily upon appraisal of the underlying property value.  Fair value measurement has been recently defined in a new accounting standard, Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 157, which became effective January 1, 2008 for Capitol (see Note C of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements).  Management cautiously monitors real estate values and related appraisal data when evaluating such valuations.

Total nonperforming loans approximated $127 million at September 30, 2008.  Of that total, $76 million (including some loans carried at the parent level) or 60% were originated by banks within the Great Lakes Region, primarily located in Michigan.  Within the Great Lakes Region, nonperforming loans approximated 4% of total portfolio loans at September 30, 2008.  Responsive to the elevated level of nonperforming loans within the Great Lakes Region, higher levels of allowances for loan losses have been established, approximating 2.09% of portfolio loans for the region on a combined basis as of September 30, 2008 and ranging as high as 4% or more at certain banks.  Those ratios can be contrasted with other banks and geographic regions within the Corporation with lower levels of nonperforming loans.  Nonperforming loans have recently increased from December 31, 2007 in other regions, such as the Arizona Region ($19.2 million, principally related to Mesa Bank) and the Nevada Region ($10.5 million).

In addition to the identification of nonperforming loans involving borrowers with payment performance difficulties (i.e., nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more), management utilizes an internal loan review process to identify other potential problem loans which may warrant additional monitoring or other attention.  This loan review process is a continuous activity which periodically updates internal loan ratings.  At inception, all loans are individually assigned a rating which grades the credits on a risk basis, based on the financial strength of the borrower and guarantors and other factors such as nature of the borrower's business climate, local economic conditions and other subjective factors.  The loan rating process is fluid and subjective.

Potential problem loans include loans which are generally performing as agreed; however, because of loan reviews and/or lending staff's risk assessment, increased monitoring is deemed appropriate.  In addition, some loans are assigned a more adverse classification, with specific performance issues or other risk factors requiring close management and development of specific remedial action plans.

At September 30, 2008, potential problem loans (including the previously-mentioned nonperforming loans) approximated $411 million or about 8.8% of total consolidated portfolio loans, compared to approximately $219 million or about 5.1% at December 31, 2007.  These potential problem loans do not necessarily have significant loss exposure (nor are they necessarily deemed 'impaired'), but rather are identified by management in this manner to aid in loan administration and risk management.  Management has considered these loans in its evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.  Management believes, however, that current general economic conditions in some markets may result in higher levels of future loan losses in comparison to previous years, as experienced in the first nine months of 2008.

Real estate owned and other repossessed assets increased $42.4 million to $59.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  Most of this increase related to a group of residential construction loans in the Arizona Region aggregating $30.1 million.

Foreclosure laws in Michigan generally favor borrowers rather than lenders and, accordingly, foreclosure and redemption periods (i.e., the number of months it takes for a financial institution to obtain clear title to freely market the real estate) takes much longer than many other states.  Further, once the property is available to the bank for sale or liquidation, market conditions, as they are currently (particularly in Michigan), may not be conducive to rapid marketing of the properties.



 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Financial Condition – Continued

The following comparative analysis summarizes each bank's total portfolio loans, allowance for loan losses, nonperforming loans and ratio of the allowance as a percentage of portfolio loans (dollars in thousands):

         
Allowance for
         
Allowance as a Percentage
 
   
Total Portfolio Loans
   
Loan Losses
   
Nonperforming Loans
   
of Total Portfolio Loans
 
   
Sept 30,
2008
   
Dec 31,
2007
   
Sept 30,
2008
   
Dec 31,
2007
   
Sept 30,
2008
   
Dec 31,
2007
   
Sept 30,
2008
   
Dec 31,
2007
 
Arizona Region:
                                               
Arrowhead Community Bank
  $ 76,404     $ 81,836     $ 1,505     $ 818     $ 2,686     $ 361       1.97 %     1.00 %
Asian Bank of Arizona
    32,396       21,514       720       405       689       314       2.22 %     1.88 %
Bank of Tucson
    155,899       168,427       1,350       1,385       2,993       752       0.87 %     0.82 %
Camelback Community Bank
    83,344       79,869       660       800       92       451       0.79 %     1.00 %
Colonia Bank(3)
    5,291               79                               1.49 %        
Mesa Bank
    156,197       202,511       2,834       1,760       19,736       3,699       1.81 %     0.87 %
Southern Arizona Community Bank
    81,186       78,467       751       792               600       0.93 %     1.01 %
Sunrise Bank of Albuquerque
    71,880       67,192       826       866       237       183       1.15 %     1.29 %
Sunrise Bank of Arizona
    111,156       112,211       1,075       1,125       1,933       4,250       0.97 %     1.00 %
Valley First Community Bank
    63,427       71,689       1,002       653       1,490               1.58 %     0.91 %
Yuma Community Bank
    63,482       66,092       650       525       582       600       1.02 %     0.79 %
Arizona Region Total
    900,662       949,808       11,452       9,129       30,438       11,210       1.27 %     0.96 %
                                                                 
California Region:
                                                               
Bank of Escondido
    61,054       54,707       648       560       848       311       1.06 %     1.02 %
Bank of Feather River
    20,769       13,345       291       187                       1.40 %     1.40 %
Bank of San Francisco
    54,490       44,989       780       695       339       392       1.43 %     1.54 %
Bank of Santa Barbara
    59,812       52,340       1,042       741       1,306               1.74 %     1.42 %
Napa Community Bank
    126,096       100,253       1,750       1,069               1,459       1.39 %     1.07 %
Point Loma Community Bank
    50,663       49,607       750       695       795               1.48 %     1.40 %
Sunrise Bank of San Diego
    74,092       74,526       932       908       1,497       2,386       1.26 %     1.22 %
Sunrise Community Bank
    25,594       17,624       385       255                       1.50 %     1.45 %
California Region Total
    472,570       407,391       6,578       5,110       4,785       4,548       1.39 %     1.25 %
                                                                 
Colorado Region:
                                                               
Fort Collins Commerce Bank
    67,908       59,388       947       889       48               1.39 %     1.50 %
Larimer Bank of Commerce
    72,824       50,927       1,065       765                       1.46 %     1.50 %
Loveland Bank of Commerce
    26,089       15,253       627       229       1,266               2.40 %     1.50 %
Mountain View Bank of Commerce(2)
    24,632               358                               1.45 %        
Colorado Region Total
    191,453       125,568       2,997       1,883       1,314               1.57 %     1.50 %
                                                                 
Great Lakes Region:
                                                               
Ann Arbor Commerce Bank
    328,154       332,624       4,113       4,504       3,473       5,161       1.25 %     1.35 %
Bank of Auburn Hills
    40,509       36,586       933       820       2,818       1,293       2.30 %     2.24 %
Bank of Maumee
    46,747       32,102       738       482       75               1.58 %     1.50 %
Bank of Michigan
    66,650       63,448       988       952               370       1.48 %     1.50 %
Brighton Commerce Bank
    100,026       99,627       1,250       1,018       1,277       18       1.25 %     1.02 %
Capitol National Bank
    212,419       206,449       6,231       3,421       9,269       3,449       2.93 %     1.66 %
Detroit Commerce Bank
    97,481       108,992       1,683       1,355       4,204       3,948       1.73 %     1.24 %
Elkhart Community Bank
    90,410       83,754       1,888       1,282       4,043       2,677       2.09 %     1.53 %
Evansville Commerce Bank
    58,493       48,113       883       720       276       80       1.51 %     1.50 %
Goshen Community Bank
    74,779       70,799       1,215       874       148       491       1.62 %     1.23 %
Grand Haven Bank
    106,493       122,208       3,346       2,644       5,675       6,970       3.14 %     2.16 %
Kent Commerce Bank
    74,972       83,357       2,042       1,527       1,778       2,456       2.72 %     1.83 %
Macomb Community Bank
    87,183       87,670       3,992       2,283       11,406       11,846       4.58 %     2.60 %
Muskegon Commerce Bank
    77,276       90,031       2,353       1,762       4,295       2,362       3.04 %     1.96 %
Oakland Commerce Bank
    84,293       99,770       2,561       1,816       14,956       3,803       3.04 %     1.82 %
Ohio Commerce Bank
    44,883       29,110       673       437                       1.50 %     1.50 %
Paragon Bank & Trust
    90,133       91,481       2,067       1,431       4,910       2,220       2.29 %     1.56 %
Portage Commerce Bank
    192,272       179,219       2,172       1,812       929       1,127       1.13 %     1.01 %
Great Lakes Region Total
    1,873,173       1,865,340       39,128       29,140       69,532       48,271       2.09 %     1.56 %
                                                                 
Midwest Region:
                                                               
Adams Dairy Bank(1)
    26,853               403                               1.50 %        
Bank of Belleville
    62,156       46,951       892       700                       1.44 %     1.49 %
Community Bank of Lincoln
    37,805       10,501       574       168                       1.52 %     1.60 %
Summit Bank of Kansas City
    42,495       45,165       624       641                       1.47 %     1.42 %
Midwest Region Total
    169,309       102,617       2,493       1,509                       1.47 %     1.47 %

 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Financial Condition – Continued

Summary of loan information – continued:

         
Allowance for
         
Allowance as a Percentage
 
   
Total Portfolio Loans
   
Loan Losses
   
Nonperforming Loans
   
of Total Portfolio Loans
 
   
Sept 30,
2008
   
Dec 31,
2007
   
Sept 30,
2008
   
Dec 31,
2007
   
Sept 30,
2008
   
Dec 31,
2007
   
Sept 30,
2008
   
Dec 31,
2007
 
Nevada Region:
                                               
1st Commerce Bank
  $ 31,078     $ 27,030     $ 885     $ 393     $ 2,631             2.85 %     1.45 %
Bank of Las Vegas
    63,665       61,662       905       751       2,315             1.42 %     1.22 %
Black Mountain Community Bank
    145,772       137,308       1,816       1,415       1,582     $ 659       1.25 %     1.03 %
Desert Community Bank
    90,983       90,050       1,190       837       1,642       356       1.31 %     0.93 %
Red Rock Community Bank
    110,202       106,559       1,188       977       3,380       64       1.08 %     0.92 %
Nevada Region Total
    441,700       422,609       5,984       4,373       11,550       1,079       1.35 %     1.03 %
                                                                 
Northeast Region:
                                                               
USNY Bank
    35,977       12,421       540       187                       1.50 %     1.51 %
                                                                 
Northwest Region:
                                                               
Bank of Bellevue
    47,297       37,364       970       665       192       222       2.05 %     1.78 %
Bank of Everett
    31,605       24,170       510       418                       1.61 %     1.73 %
Bank of Tacoma
    36,691       19,639       645       285                       1.76 %     1.45 %
High Desert Bank
    28,424       9,080       392       126                       1.38 %     1.39 %
Issaquah Community Bank
    19,732       6,598       293       93                       1.48 %     1.41 %
Northwest Region Total
    163,749       96,851       2,810       1,587       192       222       1.72 %     1.64 %
                                                                 
Southeast Region:
                                                               
Bank of Valdosta
    50,663       41,629       761       619                       1.50 %     1.49 %
Community Bank of Rowan
    112,388       96,271       1,686       1,444       675               1.50 %     1.50 %
First Carolina State Bank
    88,799       94,047       1,300       1,157       1,188       829       1.46 %     1.23 %
Peoples State Bank
    21,138       13,609       320       247       815       86       1.51 %     1.81 %
Pisgah Community Bank(4)
    18,949               284                               1.50 %        
Sunrise Bank of Atlanta
    55,079       45,024       1,018       760       308               1.85 %     1.69 %
Southeast Region Total
    347,016       290,580       5,369       4,227       2,986       915       1.55 %     1.45 %
                                                                 
Texas Region:
                                                               
Bank of Fort Bend
    19,292       3,140       298       46                       1.54 %     1.47 %
Bank of Las Colinas
    25,960       9,830       375       144                       1.44 %     1.46 %
Texas Region Total
    45,252       12,970       673       190                       1.49 %     1.46 %
                                                                 
Parent company and other, net
    21,411       28,546       19,561       789       6,301       6,385                  
                                                                 
Consolidated totals
  $ 4,662,272     $ 4,314,701     $ 97,585     $ 58,124     $ 127,098     $ 72,630       2.09 %     1.35 %

(1)
Commenced operations in January 2008 and is 51%-owned by Capitol Development Bancorp Limited V,
a controlled subsidiary of Capitol.
(2)
Commenced operations in February 2008 and is 51%-owned by Capitol Development Bancorp Limited VII,
a controlled subsidiary of Capitol.
(3)
Commenced operations in April 2008 and is 51%-owned by Capitol Development Bancorp Limited VII,
a controlled subsidiary of Capitol.
(4)
Commenced operations in May 2008 and is 51%-owned by Capitol Development Bancorp Limited VII,
a controlled subsidiary of Capitol.


Results of Operations

Summary

The net loss for the third quarter 2008 approximated $32.5 million, compared to net income of $6.0 million in the corresponding period of 2007.  The net loss per share was $1.90 for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to earnings per share of $0.35 in the corresponding 2007 period.  The net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $29.7 million, compared to net income of $18.5 million in the corresponding period of 2007.  The net loss per share was $1.73 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to earnings per share of $1.08 in the corresponding 2007 period.


 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Results of Operations – Continued

The primary reason for the interim 2008 loss was a large provision for loan losses recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2008 as the Corporation carefully assesses the implications and impact of declining property values and weak bank performance, particularly within the Great Lakes Region.  The provision for loan losses increased $45.9 million to $53.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $7.9 million for the corresponding period of 2007.

Analytical Review

The provision for loan losses for the nine-month period in 2008 was $71.8 million, compared to $15.8 million for the same period in 2007.  Provisions for loan losses increased significantly in the 2008 period in response to the additional provision at Capitol, higher levels of loan charge-offs and in concert with growth in nonperforming loans.  The provisions for loan losses are based upon management's analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, as previously discussed.  The significant increase in the provision for loan losses compared to the preceding year had a material adverse effect on operating results for the interim 2008 periods.

Net interest income for the first nine months of 2008 totaled $125.2 million, a 9% decrease compared to $136.9 million in 2007.  Net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2008 totaled $41 million, a 12% decrease compared to $46.7 million in 2007.  This decrease resulted from net interest margin compression, although earning asset growth remained strong during the interim 2008 periods.

In a changing interest-rate environment, rates of interest on loans reprice more rapidly than interest rates paid on deposits.  In the first half of 2008, net interest margins decreased primarily as a result of actions by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors to decrease market rates of interest by 225 basis-points.  As the Federal Reserve Board's most recent actions have decreased rates, which results in rapid repricing of prime-rate based loans, interest rate changes on deposits have lagged, reducing net interest margins in the near term.  The net interest margin approximated 3.30% for the three months ended September 30, 2008, a 0.20% decrease compared to 3.50% for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and a 1.12% decrease compared to 4.42% for the three months ended September 30, 2007.  Several other causal factors impacted the 2008 margin, including elevated levels of nonperforming loans, higher levels of liquidity, competitive pressures at the bank level in pricing of loans and deposits, impact of a steepening yield curve, migration of noninterest-bearing deposits to interest-bearing accounts and higher interest costs related to debt obligations.  It is difficult to speculate on future changes in net interest margin.

Noninterest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $20 million, an increase of $1.5 million, or 8%, over the same period in 2007.  Noninterest income for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was $7 million, a slight decrease from the $7.1 million for the corresponding period in 2007.  The increase for the nine-month 2008 period was due to increases of $1.5 million in trust and wealth-management revenue and $792,000 from service charges on deposit accounts.  Fees from origination of non-portfolio residential mortgage loans totaled $926,000 for the third quarter of 2008 and $2.9 million for the nine-month period, reduced from $1.1 million and $3.8 million for the comparable periods in 2007, respectively, due to lower loan origination volume associated with a weak residential real estate economy.

Noninterest expense totaled $146.4 million for the nine-month 2008 period and $53.8 million for the third quarter of 2008, compared to $128.5 million and $44.5 million, respectively, for the comparable periods in 2007.  The increase in noninterest expense is associated with adding four new banks in 2008 and eleven banks in 2007, growth in the size of previously-existing banks, costs of problem loan administration and other real estate write-downs and increases in general operating costs.  Increases in occupancy, equipment rent, depreciation and maintenance in 2008 relate primarily to the growth in the size of the mature banks within the consolidated group, the development of Capitol's wealth management unit and the addition of de novo banks.


 
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Results of Operations – Continued

Also included in noninterest expense in the interim 2008 periods is a restructuring charge of $2.5 million relating to the Corporation's announced plans to combine some of its Michigan banks, reducing from 13 to 9 the number of bank charters within the state.  This regionalization effort in eastern and western Michigan is expected to generate operational efficiencies approximating $3.3 million annually, beginning with the fourth quarter of 2008.  On the west side of Michigan, Grand Haven Bank (total assets of $118.4 million) will combine with Muskegon Commerce Bank ($87.5 million), and Kent Commerce Bank ($83.7 million) will merge with Paragon Bank & Trust ($102.4 million) in Holland.  All back-office and operational activities for the four institutions will continue to be consolidated at Capitol, while additional formerly independent activities (i.e., credit and loan administration) will also be consolidated.  The two resultant institutions will continue to operate in and service the markets of Grand Haven, Muskegon, Grand Rapids and Holland.  On Michigan's east side, Detroit Commerce Bank ($102.7 million), Macomb Community Bank ($94.0 million) and Oakland Commerce Bank ($96.2 million) will merge into one entity.  Each of these merger transactions are subject to regulatory approval.

The largest element of noninterest expense is salaries and employee benefits, which approximated $82.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, a slight increase from $80.3 million in the corresponding period of 2007.

The more significant elements of other noninterest expense consisted of the following (in thousands) for the periods ended September 30:

   
Three Month Period
   
Nine Month Period
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
                       
Costs associated with foreclosed
properties and other real estate owned
  $ 2,040     $ 206     $ 4,132     $ 449
FDIC insurance premiums and other
regulatory fees
     1,029        696        2,899        1,917
Restructuring accrual for Michigan bank
regionalization
     2,500                2,500        
Advertising
    838       792       2,471       2,454
Paper, printing and supplies
    648       643       2,200       2,010
Travel, lodging and meals
    707       706       2,193       2,049
Directors' fees
    616       725       2,174       2,084
Professional fees
    858       551       2,130       1,671
Preopening and start-up costs
            1,602       2,038       2,898
Bank services (ATMs, telephone
banking and Internet banking)
     687        517        1,868        1,578
Communications
    585       432       1,634       1,265
Loan and collection expense
    410       392       1,443       1,436
Postage
    335       283       993       825
Dues and memberships
    245       203       704       649
Courier service
    220       253       692       729
Taxes other than income taxes
    147       448       658       1,376
Insurance expense
    158       119       451       333
Contracted labor
    101       98       345       364
Publications
    43       32       133       101
Other
    3,517       1,890       8,563       5,647
Total
  $ 15,684     $ 10,588     $ 40,221     $ 29,835

 
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Results of OperationsContinued

Operating results (dollars in thousands) were as follows:

   
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
   
Total Revenues
   
Net Income (Loss)
   
Return on
Average Equity(1)
   
Return on
Average Assets(1)
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
Arizona Region:
                                               
Arrowhead Community Bank
  $ 4,784     $ 6,231     $ (720 )   $ 774             12.48 %           1.22 %
Asian Bank of Arizona
    1,467       1,301       (685 )     (404 )                            
Bank of Tucson
    10,006       11,972       2,897       3,496       21.43 %     27.52 %     2.13 %     2.60 %
Camelback Community Bank
    4,536       5,129       764       722       11.00 %     10.90 %     1.12 %     1.09 %
Colonia Bank(4)
    80               (551 )                                        
Mesa Bank
    11,058       14,979       (8,211 )     3,109               22.60 %             1.99 %
Southern Arizona Community Bank
    4,482       5,197       411       823       6.05 %     12.25 %     0.62 %     1.23 %
Sunrise Bank of Albuquerque
    3,955       4,605       199       470       3.62 %     9.61 %     0.35 %     0.92 %
Sunrise Bank of Arizona
    6,201       7,111       (322 )     444               5.11 %             0.52 %
Valley First Community Bank
    3,628       4,006       (587 )     259               4.36 %             0.50 %
Yuma Community Bank
    4,043       4,498       468       746       7.96 %     12.92 %     0.82 %     1.38 %
Arizona Region Total
    54,240       65,029       (6,337 )     10,439                                  
                                                                 
California Region:
                                                               
Bank of Escondido
    3,789       4,326       241       369       2.22 %     3.48 %     0.34 %     0.58 %
Bank of Feather River
    955               (463 )                                        
Bank of San Francisco
    2,807       2,195       39       (358 )     0.61 %             0.08 %        
Bank of Santa Barbara
    3,083       3,090       (198 )     (205 )                                
Napa Community Bank
    6,551       7,032       914       1,066       8.47 %     11.02 %     0.94 %     1.21 %
Point Loma Community Bank
    2,828       3,071       244       69       4.46 %     1.30 %     0.57 %     0.18 %
Sunrise Bank of San Diego
    4,174       5,358       166       372       2.07 %     4.68 %     0.25 %     0.59 %
Sunrise Community Bank
    1,182       726       (522 )     (805 )                                
California Region Total
    25,369       25,798       421       508                                  
                                                                 
Colorado Region:
                                                               
Fort Collins Commerce Bank
    3,424       3,517       536       495       7.81 %     7.74 %     1.06 %     1.23 %
Larimer Bank of Commerce
    3,279       1,201       299       (586 )     5.27 %             0.60 %        
Loveland Bank of Commerce
    1,035               (371 )                                        
Mountain View Bank of Commerce(3)
    746               (711 )                                        
Colorado Region Total
    8,484       4,718       (247 )     (91 )                                
                                                                 
Great Lakes Region:
                                                               
Ann Arbor Commerce Bank
    17,657       19,058       2,382       2,790       11.03 %     14.25 %     0.89 %     1.13 %
Bank of Auburn Hills
    2,123       2,418       (599 )     (215 )                                
Bank of Maumee
    2,119       946       (604 )     (856 )                                
Bank of Michigan
    3,707       3,603       426       (38 )     8.41 %             0.81 %        
Brighton Commerce Bank
    5,582       6,166       348       455       4.72 %     6.60 %     0.42 %     0.57 %
Capitol National Bank
    11,214       13,499       233       1,587       1.61 %     11.20 %     0.14 %     0.89 %
Detroit Commerce Bank
    5,401       6,786       (1,162 )     413               5.96 %             0.51 %
Elkhart Community Bank
    4,354       5,149       210       650       3.18 %     9.88 %     0.30 %     1.03 %
Evansville Commerce Bank
    3,020       1,851       (201 )     (540 )                                
Goshen Community Bank
    3,946       4,490       252       330       4.23 %     5.90 %     0.42 %     0.58 %
Grand Haven Bank
    5,597       7,248       (2,302 )     500               6.10 %             0.52 %
Kent Commerce Bank
    4,235       5,045       (1,241 )     100               2.27 %             0.16 %
Macomb Community Bank
    3,926       5,088       (3,412 )     (842 )                                
Muskegon Commerce Bank
    4,175       5,427       (1,598 )     (746 )                                
Oakland Commerce Bank
    4,501       7,234       (1,230 )     (102 )                                
Ohio Commerce Bank
    1,991       1,031       (117 )     (568 )                                
Paragon Bank & Trust
    5,370       6,157       (725 )     (25 )                                
Portage Commerce Bank
    10,953       11,580       1,787       1,740       13.62 %     14.36 %     1.16 %     1.26 %
Great Lakes Region Total
    99,871       112,776       (7,553 )     4,633                                  
                                                                 
Midwest Region
                                                               
Adams Dairy Bank(2)
    1,121               (569 )                                        
Bank of Belleville
    2,706       1,648       23       (434 )     0.45 %             0.05 %        
Community Bank of Lincoln
    1,402               (511 )                                        
Summit Bank of Kansas City
    2,333       2,408       (10 )     (352 )                                
Midwest Region Total
    7,562       4,056       (1,067 )     (786 )                                


 
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Results of Operations – Continued

Operating results – continued:

   
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
   
Total Revenues
   
Net Income (Loss)
   
Return on
Average Equity(1)
   
Return on
Average Assets(1)
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
Nevada Region:
                                               
1st Commerce Bank
  $ 1,776     $ 1,188     $ (660 )   $ (423 )                        
Bank of Las Vegas
    3,710       4,542       112       493       1.71 %     7.30 %     0.21 %     0.90 %
Black Mountain Community Bank
    8,093       9,233       1,390       1,976       12.49 %     18.83 %     1.22 %     1.85 %
Desert Community Bank
    5,622       6,076       485       891       6.37 %     12.60 %     0.63 %     1.25 %
Red Rock Community Bank
    5,891       6,990       672       1,266       6.56 %     12.72 %     0.75 %     1.51 %
Nevada Region Total
    25,092       28,029       1,999       4,203                                  
                                                                 
Northeast Region:
                                                               
USNY Bank
    1,249       149       (583 )     (743 )                                
                                                                 
Northwest Region:
                                                               
Bank of Bellevue
    2,181       2,410       (179 )     (66 )                                
Bank of Everett
    1,541       1,403       (779 )     (433 )                                
Bank of Tacoma
    1,485       868       (629 )     (884 )                                
High Desert Bank
    955       4       (581 )     (330 )                                
Issaquah Community Bank
    857       125       (494 )     (394 )                                
Northwest Region Total
    7,019       4,810       (2,662 )     (2,107 )                                
                                                                 
Southeast Region:
                                                               
Bank of Valdosta
    2,413       1,802       (55 )     (326 )                                
Community Bank of Rowan
    5,553       4,228       698       (229 )     9.38 %             0.76 %        
First Carolina State Bank
    4,785       5,517       31       404       0.37 %     4.57 %     0.04 %     0.55 %
Peoples State Bank
    1,326       1,705       5       226       0.13 %     6.15 %     0.03 %     1.08 %
Pisgah Community Bank(5)
    357               (700 )                                        
Sunrise Bank of Atlanta
    3,462       2,757       (310 )     (260 )                                
Southeast Region Total
    17,896       16,009       (331 )     (185 )                                
                                                                 
Texas Region:
                                                               
Bank of Fort Bend
    629               (669 )                                        
Bank of Las Colinas
    887               (470 )                                        
Texas Region Total
    1,516               (1,139 )                                        
                                                                 
Parent company and other, net
    2,831       1,294       (12,182 )     2,672                                  
                                                                 
Consolidated totals
  $ 251,129     $ 262,668     $ (29,681 )   $ 18,543        --       6.48 %      --       0.57 %

(1)
Annualized for periods presented.
(2)
Commenced operations in January 2008 and is 51%-owned by Capitol Development Bancorp Limited V,
a controlled subsidiary of Capitol.
(3)
Commenced operations in February 2008 and is 51%-owned by Capitol Development Bancorp Limited VII,
a controlled subsidiary of Capitol.
(4)
Commenced operations in April 2008 and is 51%-owned by Capitol Development Bancorp Limited VII,
a controlled subsidiary of Capitol.
(5)
Commenced operations in May 2008 and is 51%-owned by Capitol Development Bancorp Limited VII,
a controlled subsidiary of Capitol.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

The principal funding source for asset growth and loan origination activities is deposits.  Total deposits increased $439 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to a $415 million increase in the corresponding period of 2007.  Growth occurred in most interest-bearing deposit categories, with the majority coming from time deposit accounts.  Capitol's banks generally do not significantly rely on brokered deposits as a key funding source.  Brokered deposits approximated $950 million as of September 30, 2008, or about 22% of total deposits, an increase of $418 million during the interim 2008 period, as the banks have sought to add these funds selectively based on maturity and interest-rate opportunities, to aid in matching the repricing of funding sources and assets.


 
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Liquidity and Capital Resources – Continued

Noninterest-bearing deposits approximated 15% of total deposits at September 30, 2008, a decrease from 17% at December 31, 2007, and a decrease of $24 million in the 2008 interim period compared to a decrease of $15 million during the 2007 period.  Levels of noninterest-bearing deposits can, however, fluctuate based on customers' transaction activity.

During the 2008 period, interest-bearing accounts increased about $463 million which, coupled with borrowings, served as the primary funding source for loan growth.  Because of the growth in interest-bearing deposits, coupled with higher relative rates on those balances (particularly with time deposit accounts) and decreased noninterest-bearing deposits, net interest margins have decreased.

Interim 2008 deposit growth was deployed primarily into commercial loans, consistent with the banks' emphasis on commercial lending activities.

During the interim 2008 period, management has emphasized increasing liquidity.  Cash and cash equivalents amounted to $491.3 million or 9.1% of total assets at September 30, 2008, compared to $352.4 million or 7.2% of total assets at December 31, 2007.  As liquidity levels vary continuously based on customer activities, amounts of cash and cash equivalents can vary widely at any given point in time.  Management believes the banks' liquidity position at September 30, 2008 is adequate to fund loan demand and meet depositor needs.

In addition to cash and cash equivalents, an additional source of long-term liquidity is the banks' marketable investment securities.  Liquidity needs have not historically necessitated the sale of investments in order to meet funding requirements and the banks have not engaged in active trading of their investments.  At September 30, 2008, Capitol's banks had approximately $18 million of investment securities classified as available for sale which can be utilized to meet various liquidity needs as they arise.

Several of Capitol's banks have secured lines of credit with regional Federal Home Loan Banks.  Borrowings thereunder approximated $415 million and additional borrowing capacity approximated $227 million at September 30, 2008.  These facilities are used from time to time as a lower-cost funding source versus various rates and maturities of time deposits available within banks' individual communities.  Total notes payable and short-term borrowings were $432.5 million at September 30, 2008.

Stockholders' equity, as a percentage of total assets, approximated 6.51% at September 30, 2008 and 7.94% at December 31, 2007.  As of September 30, 2008, Capitol’s total capital funds (i.e., the sum of stockholders' equity, minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries and subordinated debentures) approximated $681 million or 12.55% of total assets.

In March 2008, Capitol announced the formation of a joint venture to acquire 24% of the common stock of Forethought Federal Savings Bank (Forethought), located in Batesville, Indiana, for cash consideration of approximately $2.3 million.  Forethought is engaged in providing trust-related, pre-need funeral planning products and services to customers in 28 states.  The proposed acquisition is subject to regulatory approval.

In July 2008, Capitol completed a public offering of $38.1 million of 10.5% trust preferred securities issued by Capitol Trust XII.  Several of Capitol's bank subsidiaries purchased securities in this offering.  Net proceeds from the offering approximated $11.1 million.  Capitol also completed a private placement of 9% senior notes in June 2008 approximating $14 million.

Capitol and its banks are subject to complex regulatory capital requirements, which require maintaining certain minimum capital ratios.  These ratio measurements, in addition to certain other requirements, are used by regulatory agencies to determine the level of regulatory intervention and enforcement applied to financial institutions.  Management believes Capitol and each of its banks are in compliance with regulatory requirements and are expected to maintain such compliance.


 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Liquidity and Capital Resources – Continued

In early October 2008, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 was signed into law.  The Act has numerous provisions designed to aid the availability of credit, the domestic economy and the financial institution industry.  One recently announced facet of the Act's implementation is the capital injection program for banks and bank holding companies offered by the U.S. Department of Treasury.  Capitol is currently reviewing the Treasury Department's capital purchase program, which provides for the government's purchase of preferred stock from bank holding companies, such as Capitol.  Capitol's articles of incorporation do not currently provide for the issuance of preferred stock and a special meeting of shareholders has been scheduled for November 17, 2008 for the purpose of voting on an amendment to the articles of incorporation to permit the issuance of preferred stock.  In connection with the special meeting and the proposal to amend Capitol's articles of incorporation to authorize the issuance of preferred stock, Capitol plans to file a definitive proxy statement with the SEC.  Investors and security holders of Capitol are advised to read the proxy statement and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC when they become available because those documents will contain important information about the special meeting and the proposal to amend Capitol's articles of incorporation to authorize the issuance of preferred stock.  The final, definitive proxy statement will be mailed to shareholders of Capitol.  The preliminary proxy statement is, and the definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents will be, available for free at the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov.  Free copies of the preliminary proxy statement, the definitive proxy statement, when it becomes available, and Capitol's other filings with the SEC may also be obtained from Capitol.  Free copies of Capitol's filings may be obtained by directing a request to Capitol Bancorp Ltd., Capitol Bancorp Center, 200 N. Washington Square, Fourth Floor, Lansing, Michigan 48933 Attention:  Secretary.

Trends Affecting Operations

One of the most significant trends which can impact the financial condition and results of operations of financial institutions is changes in market rates of interest.

Changes in interest rates, either up or down, have an impact on net interest income (plus or minus), depending on the direction and timing of such changes.  At any point in time, there is a difference between interest rate-sensitive assets and interest rate-sensitive liabilities.  This means that when interest rates change, the timing and magnitude of the effect of such interest rate changes can alter the relationship between asset yields and the cost of funds.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, which influences interest rates, has changed interbank borrowing rates four times during the first half of 2008 by an aggregate 225 basis-point decrease (rates were unchanged during the corresponding 2007 period).  In October 2008, further rate decreases totaling 100 basis-points were announced.  The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve has also expressed concerns about a variety of economic conditions, as well as possible further reductions of interest rates in future periods.  Home mortgage rates have recently fluctuated and residential real estate markets have deteriorated in various regions, which adversely impacts fee income from the origination of residential mortgages.  There has been widespread media coverage of subprime and other residential mortgage “meltdown” issues; Capitol believes its exposure to the residential real estate crisis to be generally minimal due to its practice of selling residential mortgage loan production to the secondary market.  Many of Capitol's banks' commercial loans are variable-rate and, accordingly, rate decreases may result in lower interest income to Capitol in the near term; however, depositors will continue to expect reasonable rates of interest on their accounts, potentially compressing net interest margins further.  The future outlook on interest rates and their impact on Capitol's interest income, interest expense and net interest income is uncertain.

Start-up banks generally incur operating losses during their early periods of operations.  Start-up banks formed in 2008 and beyond may similarly negatively impact profitability; however, the effect may be muted due to Capitol's utilization of a tiered ownership structure which reduces the effect of those losses on Capitol's consolidated results of operations.

General economic conditions also have a significant impact on both the results of operations and the financial condition of financial institutions.  As mentioned previously, general economic conditions within the state of Michigan are uncertain and are likely to continue to have an effect on Capitol's banks and their customers.  It is likely that, absent significant catalysts, Michigan's economic recovery may take an extended period of time.


 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Trends Affecting Operations – Continued

Media reports raising questions about the health of the domestic economy and the possibility of a national recession have continued in 2008.  During the interim 2008 periods, nonperforming assets have increased; however, it is difficult to predict future movements in levels of nonperforming assets and related loan losses as economic conditions, locally and nationally, evolve.

Impact of New Accounting Standards

There are several new accounting standards either becoming effective or being issued in 2008.  They are listed and discussed in Notes B and H of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

Capitol's critical accounting policies are described on pages F-29 – F-30 of the financial section of its 2007 Annual Report.  In the circumstances of Capitol, management believes its "critical accounting policies" are those which encompass the use of estimates in determining the allowance for loan losses (because of inherent subjectivity), accounting for goodwill (Capitol's annual review of goodwill for potential impairment is performed in the fourth quarter of the year) and other intangibles (due to inherent subjectivity in evaluating potential impairment) and its consolidation policy.












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PART I, ITEM 3

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT
MARKET RISK

Information about Capitol's quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk were included in Capitol's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.  Capitol does not believe that there has been a material change in the nature or categories of market risk exposure, except as noted in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section herein (Part I, Item 2), under the caption, "Trends Affecting Operations."


PART I, ITEM 4

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Capitol maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information Capitol must disclose in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis. Capitol's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed and evaluated Capitol's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") as of the end of the period covered by this report (the "Evaluation Date").  Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, Capitol's disclosure controls and procedures, in all material respects, are effective in bringing to their attention on a timely basis material information relating to Capitol required to be included in Capitol's periodic filings under the Exchange Act.

No change in Capitol's internal control over financial reporting occurred during Capitol's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect Capitol's internal control over financial reporting.





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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
Legal Proceedings.
 
Capitol and its subsidiaries are parties to certain ordinary, routine litigation incidental to their business.  In the opinion of management, liabilities arising from such litigation would not have a material effect on Capitol's consolidated financial position or results of operations.
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors.
 
There were no material changes from the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of Capitol's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, during the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  Refer to that section of Capitol's Form 10-K for disclosures regarding the risks and uncertainties related to Capitol's business.
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
 
(a)          None.
(b)          Not applicable.
(c)          None.
 
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
 
None.
 
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
None.
 
Item 5.
Other Information.
 
None.
 
Item 6.
Exhibits:

(a)
(b)
Exhibit No.
Description of Exhibit
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Joseph D. Reid,
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
 
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer,
Lee W. Hendrickson, pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Joseph D. Reid,
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
 
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer,
Lee W. Hendrickson, pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


 
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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.


CAPITOL BANCORP LTD.
(Registrant)
 
 
/s/ Joseph D. Reid                                                                                          
Joseph D. Reid
Chairman and CEO
(duly authorized to sign on behalf of the
   registrant)
 
 
/s/ Lee W. Hendrickson                                                                                           
Lee W. Hendrickson
Chief Financial Officer


Date:  October 30, 2008

 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.
Description of Exhibit
 
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Joseph D. Reid, pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Lee W. Hendrickson, pursuant to Section 302 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Joseph D. Reid, pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Lee W. Hendrickson, pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


 
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