10-Q 1 c54545e10vq.htm FORM 10-Q e10vq
 
 
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009
OR
     
o   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: 001-15933
BLUE VALLEY BAN CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Kansas   48-1070996
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)
     
11935 Riley    
Overland Park, Kansas   66225-6128
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (913) 338-1000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
     
Title of each class   Name of each exchange on which registered
Guarantee with respect to the Trust Preferred
  None currently
Securities, $8.00 par value, of BVBC Capital
   
Trust I (None of which are currently outstanding)
   
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
     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 þ No o
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
     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 definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):
             
Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company þ
    (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Act            Yes o No þ
     As of September 30, 2009 the registrant had 2,772,200 shares of Common Stock ($1.00 par value) outstanding.
 
 

 


 

Blue Valley Ban Corp.
FORM 10-Q Index
         
Part I. Financial Information
       
 
       
Item 1. Financial Statements
       
 
       
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
    3  
 
       
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets — September 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008
    4  
 
       
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) — three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
    6  
 
       
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) — nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
    7  
 
       
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) — nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
    8  
 
       
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) — nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
    10  
 
       
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
    27  
 
       
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
    44  
 
       
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
    46  
 
       
Part II. Other Information
       
 
       
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
    47  
 
       
Item 1A. Risk Factors
    47  
 
       
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
    47  
 
       
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
    47  
 
       
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
    47  
 
       
Item 5. Other Information
    47  
 
       
Item 6. Exhibits
    47  

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Part I. Financial Information
     Item 1. Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Shareholders
Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Overland Park, Kansas 66225
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Blue Valley Ban Corp. as of September 30, 2009, and the related condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 and the condensed consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated March 30, 2009 we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
          /s/ BKD, llp
Kansas City, Missouri
November 6, 2009

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
(In thousands, except share data)
                 
    September 30, 2009     December 31, 2008  
    (Unaudited)          
ASSETS
               
 
               
Cash and due from banks
  $ 152,264     $ 24,630  
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions
    407       343  
Federal funds sold
          20,000  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents
    152,671       44,973  
 
               
Available-for-sale securities
    58,744       68,681  
Mortgage loans held for sale, fair value at September 30, 2009, and lower of amortized cost or market value at December 31, 2008
    2,232       8,157  
 
               
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $23,703 and $12,368 in 2009 and 2008, respectively
    560,880       650,033  
 
               
Premises and equipment, net
    17,155       17,883  
Foreclosed assets held for sale, net
    10,506       4,783  
Interest receivable
    2,433       3,273  
Deferred income taxes
    6,255       3,265  
Income taxes receivable
    4,388       3,623  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    2,918       2,315  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, Federal Reserve Bank stock, and other securities
    7,032       7,888  
Core deposit intangible asset, at amortized cost
    643       826  
 
           
 
               
Total assets
  $ 825,857     $ 815,700  
 
           
     
See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
     and Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
  4

 


 

Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

(In thousands, except share data)
                 
    September 30, 2009     December 31, 2008  
    (Unaudited)          
LIABILITIES
               
 
               
Deposits
               
Demand
  $ 97,294     $ 86,020  
Savings, NOW and money market
    194,071       180,011  
Time
    344,563       334,837  
 
           
Total deposits
    635,928       600,868  
 
               
Other interest-bearing liabilities
    19,808       27,545  
Short-term debt
           
Long-term debt
    102,088       107,584  
Interest payable and other liabilities
    4,514       3,264  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities
    762,338       739,261  
 
           
 
               
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
 
               
Capital stock
               
Preferred stock, $1 par value, $1,000 liquidation preference; authorized 15,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2009 — 21,750 shares; 2008 — 21,750 shares
    22       22  
Common stock, par value $1 per share; authorized 15,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2009 — 2,772,200 shares; 2008 — 2,760,105 shares
    2,772       2,760  
Additional paid-in capital
    37,954       37,666  
Retained earnings
    22,516       35,340  
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income tax of $170 in 2009 and $434 in 2008
    255       651  
 
           
 
               
Total stockholders’ equity
    63,519       76,439  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 825,857     $ 815,700  
 
           
     
See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
     and Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands, except per share data)
                                 
    Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
INTEREST INCOME
                               
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 8,332     $ 10,139     $ 26,125     $ 31,331  
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments
    44       180       107       301  
Available-for-sale securities
    428       802       1,466       2,596  
 
                       
Total interest income
    8,804       11,121       27,698       34,228  
 
                       
 
                               
INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    703       396       1,962       933  
Savings and money market deposit accounts
    123       586       374       2,097  
Other time deposits
    2,598       2,937       8,369       8,965  
Federal funds purchased and other interest-bearing liabilities
    12       110       44       333  
Short-term debt
          202             409  
Long-term debt, net
    1,002       1,221       3,113       3,652  
 
                       
Total interest expense
    4,438       5,452       13,862       16,389  
 
                       
 
                               
NET INTEREST INCOME
    4,366       5,669       13,836       17,839  
 
                               
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    6,210       12,090       19,135       15,400  
 
                       
 
                               
NET INTEREST INCOME (LOSS) AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    (1,844 )     (6,421 )     (5,299 )     2,439  
 
                       
 
                               
NON-INTEREST INCOME
                               
Loans held for sale fee income
    969       405       2,313       1,740  
Service fees
    827       921       2,449       2,452  
Realized gains on available-for-sale securities
                346       702  
Gain on settlement of litigation
          1,000             1,000  
Other income
    49       250       1,437       1,006  
 
                       
Total non-interest income
    1,845       2,576       6,545       6,900  
 
                       
 
                               
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    3,189       3,158       9,335       9,801  
Net occupancy expense
    720       790       2,153       2,400  
Other operating expense
    2,692       2,034       8,859       5,918  
 
                       
Total non-interest expense
    6,601       5,982       20,347       18,119  
 
                       
 
                               
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    (6,600 )     (9,827 )     (19,101 )     (8,780 )
 
                               
BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES
    (2,431 )     (3,617 )     (7,033 )     (3,224 )
 
                       
 
                               
NET LOSS
    (4,169 )     (6,210 )     (12,068 )     (5,556 )
 
                       
DIVIDENDS ON PREFERRED STOCK
    272             756        
 
                       
NET LOSS AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
  $ (4,441 )   $ (6,210 )   $ (12,824 )   $ (5,556 )
 
                       
 
                               
BASIC LOSS PER SHARE
  $ (1.61 )   $ (2.55 )   $ (4.66 )   $ (2.28 )
 
                       
DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE
  $ (1.61 )   $ (2.55 )   $ (4.66 )   $ (2.28 )
 
                       
     
See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
     and Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands, except share data)
                                                         
                                            Accumulated        
                            Additional             Other        
    Comprehensive     Preferred     Common     Paid-In     Retained     Comprehensive        
    Income (Loss)     Stock     Stock     Capital     Earnings     Income (Loss)     Total  
     
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2007
          $     $ 2,440     $ 10,312     $ 45,592     $ 590     $ 58,934  
 
                                                       
Issuance of 13,900 shares of restricted stock, net of forfeiture
                  14       271                   285  
Issuance of 13,100 shares of common stock through stock options exercised
                  13       282                   295  
Issuance of 3,587 shares common stock for the employee stock purchase plan
                  3       112                   115  
Net loss
  $ (5,556 )                       (5,556 )           (5,556 )
Change in derivative financial instrument, net of income taxes (credit) of $(7)
    (11 )                             (11 )     (11 )
Change in unrealized depreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes (credit) of $(241)
    (361 )                             (361 )     (361 )
 
                                         
 
  $ (5,928 )                                                
 
                                                     
BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
          $     $ 2,470     $ 10,977     $ 40,036     $ 218     $ 53,701  
 
                                           
 
                                                       
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2008
          $ 22     $ 2,760     $ 37,666     $ 35,340     $ 651     $ 76,439  
 
                                                       
Issuance of 9,600 shares of restricted stock, net of forfeiture
                  10       228                   238  
Issuance of 2,495 shares common stock for the employee stock purchase plan
                  2       60                   62  
Dividends on preferred stock
                              (756 )           (756 )
Net loss
  $ (12,068 )                       (12,068 )           (12,068 )
Change in unrealized depreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes (credit) of $(265)
    (396 )                             (396 )     (396 )
 
                                         
 
  $ (12,464 )                                                
 
                                                     
BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
          $ 22     $ 2,772     $ 37,954     $ 22,516     $ 255     $ 63,519  
 
                                           
     
See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
     and Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands)
                 
    September 30, 2009     September 30, 2008  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
               
Net loss
  $ (12,068 )   $ (5,556 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow From operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,104       1,156  
Amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on available-for-sale securities
    25       (19 )
Provision for loan losses
    19,135       15,400  
Provision for foreclosed assets held for sale
    988        
Deferred income taxes
    (2,725 )     (744 )
Stock dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock
    (74 )     (163 )
Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
    (346 )     (702 )
Net loss (gain) on sale of foreclosed assets
    (313 )     10  
Restricted stock earned and forfeited
    238       285  
Compensation expense related to the employee stock purchase plan
    5       11  
Originations of loans held for sale
    (162,083 )     (115,665 )
Proceeds from the sale of loans held for sale
    168,024       120,502  
Realized (gain) loss on loans held for sale fair value adjustment
    (16 )      
Proceeds from settlement of litigation
          200  
Gain on settlement of litigation
          (1,000 )
Changes in
               
Interest receivable
    840       1,140  
Net fair value of loan related commitments
    (81 )      
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    (1,394 )     (4,020 )
Interest payable and other liabilities
    699       (1,534 )
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    11,958       9,301  
 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Net (origination) collection of loans
    47,040       (63,715 )
Proceeds from the sale of loan participations
    3,663        
Purchase of premises and equipment
    (84 )     (217 )
Proceeds from the sale of foreclosed assets, net of expenses
    12,917       3,015  
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
    (60,749 )     (30,000 )
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities
    59,000       17,010  
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities
    11,346       23,702  
Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank stock, Federal Reserve Bank stock, and other securities
    (521 )     (439 )
Proceeds from the redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock, Federal Reserve Bank stock, and other securities
    1,451        
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    74,063       (50,644 )
 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Net increase (decrease )in demand deposits, money market, NOW and savings accounts
    25,334       (4,228 )
Net increase in time deposits
    9,726       28,591  
Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased and other interest-bearing liabilities
    (7,737 )     12,672  
Net repayment from short-term debt
          (10,000 )
Repayments of long-term debt
    (5,496 )     (7,353 )
Proceeds from long-term debt
          40,000  
Dividends paid on preferred stock
    (212 )      
Dividends paid on common stock
          (878 )
Net proceeds from the sale of additional stock through Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and stock options exercised
    62       410  
 
           
Net cash provided by financing activities
    21,677       59,214  
 
           
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    107,698       17,871  
     
See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
     and Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(In thousands)
                 
    September 30, 2009     September 30, 2008  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    44,973       18,139  
 
           
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
  $ 152,671     $ 36,010  
 
           
 
               
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Cash paid during the year for:
               
Interest
    9,491       11,115  
Income taxes, net of refunds
    (3,292 )     1,687  
Noncash investing and financing activities:
               
Transfer of loans to foreclosed property
    19,315       4,889  
Restricted stock issued
    10       14  
Dividends accrued but not paid
    544        
     
See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
     and Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 1: Basis of Presentation
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position as of September 30, 2009, and the condensed consolidated results of its operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, and are of a normal recurring nature. The condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Company, as of December 31, 2008, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of that date. Subsequent events were evaluated through November 6, 2009, the date these financial statements were issued.
Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s December 31, 2008 Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The results of operations for the period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
The report of BKD, llp commenting upon their review accompanies the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I.
Note 2: New Accounting Pronouncements
On June 29, 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 105-10 which establishes the Codification as the source of authoritative GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied to nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. All guidance contained in the Codification carries an equal level of authority. Accounting Standard Updates issued after the effective date of this update will not be considered authoritative in their own right. Instead, the Accounting Standard Updates will serve only to update the Codification, provide background information about the guidance, and provide the basis for conclusions on the change(s) in the Codification. After the effective date of this statement, all non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification is superseded and deemed non-authoritative. The Codification also changes the way that U.S. generally accepted accounting principles is referenced. ASC 105-10 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods after September 15, 2009 (effective September 30, 2009 for the Company). There is currently no material impact from the adoption of this update.
In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASC 805-10. The update revises certain principles, including the definition of a business combination, the recognition and measurement of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination, the accounting for goodwill, and financial statement disclosure. This update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2008. There is currently no impact from the adoption of ASC 805-10 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 2: New Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)
On March 19, 2008, the FASB issued ASC 815-10-65 which establishes the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and for hedging activities. This update amends and expands the disclosure requirements of ASC 815-10 and is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company’s disclosures regarding derivative instruments and hedging activities reflect the adoption of this statement.
On April 9, 2009, the FASB issued ASC 825-10-50, ASC 825-10-55 to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. These topics are effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009.
On April 9, 2009, the FASB issued ASC 320-10-65 which amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance in U.S. GAAP for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements. This update does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities and is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. There is currently no material impact from the adoption of ASC 320-10-65 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
On April 9, 2009, the FASB issued ASC 820-10-65 which provides additional guidance for estimating fair value when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased. This update also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, and should be applied prospectively. There is currently no material impact from the adoption of ASC 820-10-65 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
On May 28, 2009, the FASB issued ASC 855-10 which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date, but before the financial statements are issued or available to be issued. The statement sets forth the period after the balance sheet date during which management should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements, and the required financial statement disclosures. In addition, the statement requires disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for the date, that is, whether the date represents the date the financial statements were issued or available to be issued. This update is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. There is currently no material impact from the adoption of ASC 855-10.
On June 12, 2009, the FASB issued ASC 860-10, ASC 860-40, ASC 860-50 which enhances information reported to users of financial statements by providing greater transparency about transfers of financial assets and the company’s continuing involvement in transferred assets. This statement removes the concept of qualifying special purpose entity, changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires enhanced disclosures to provide financial statement users with greater transparency about transfers of financial assets and a transferor’s continuing involvement with transfers of financial assets accounted for as sales. This update is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within the first annual reporting period and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter (effective January 1, 2010 for the Company). Management does not anticipate it will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 2: New Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)
On June 12, 2009, the FASB issued ASC 805-20, ASC 810-10 which requires a company to perform a qualitative analysis when determining whether it must consolidate a variable interest entity. This analysis identifies the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity as the company that has both the power to direct the activities of the variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance, and the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could be significant to the variable interest entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity. This statement requires the company to perform ongoing reassessments to determine if it must consolidate a variable interest entity. This statement requires disclosures about the company’s involvement with the variable interest entities and any significant changes in risk exposure due to that involvement, how the involvement affects the company’s financial statements, and significant judgments and assumptions made in determining whether it must consolidate the variable interest entity. This update is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within the first annual reporting period and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter (effective January 1, 2010 for the Company). Management does not anticipate that this update will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Note 3: Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each year. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average common shares and all potential dilutive common shares outstanding during the period.

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 3: Earnings Per Share (Continued)
The computation of per share earnings for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:
                                 
    For the Three Months     For the Nine Months  
    Ended September 30,     Ended September 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
    (amounts in thousands, except     (amounts in thousands, except  
    share and per share data)     share and per share data)  
Net loss
  $ (4,169 )   $ (6,210 )   $ (12,068 )   $ (5,556 )
Preferred dividends
    (272 )           (756 )      
 
                       
Net loss available to common shareholders
  $ (4,441 )   $ (6,210 )   $ (12,824 )   $ (5,556 )
 
                       
 
                               
Average common shares outstanding
    2,755,900       2,439,685       2,753,920       2,434,515  
Average common share stock options outstanding and restricted stock (B)
    5,011       21,897       7,120       23,626  
 
                       
 
                               
Average diluted common shares (B)
    2,760,911       2,461,582       2,761,040       2,458,141  
 
                       
 
                               
Basic loss per share
  $ (1.61 )   $ (2.55 )   $ (4.66 )   $ (2.28 )
 
                       
Diluted loss per share (A)
  $ (1.61 )   $ (2.55 )   $ (4.66 )   $ (2.28 )
 
                       
 
(A)   No shares of stock options, restricted stock or warrants were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for any period there was a loss.
 
(B)   Warrants to purchase 111,083 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $29.37 per share were outstanding at September 30, 2009, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the warrant’s exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares, thus making the warrants anti-dilutive. Stock options to purchase 50,725 shares of common stock were outstanding at September 30, 2009, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the option’s exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares, thus making the options anti-dilutive.
Income available for common stockholders is reduced by dividends declared in the period on preferred stock (whether or not they are paid) and the accretion of the warrants.

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 4: Available-for-Sale Securities
     The amortized cost and estimated fair value of available-for-sale securities are as follows:
                                 
    September 30, 2009  
            Gross     Gross        
    Amortized     Unrealized     Unrealized     Estimated  
    Cost     Gains     Losses     Fair Value  
    (In thousands)  
U.S. Government sponsored agencies
  $ 57,720     $ 421     $     $ 58,141  
State and political subdivisions
                       
Equity and other securities
    600       3             603  
 
                       
 
                               
 
  $ 58,320     $ 424     $     $ 58,744  
 
                       
                                 
    December 31, 2008  
            Gross     Gross        
    Amortized     Unrealized     Unrealized     Estimated  
    Cost     Gains     Losses     Fair Value  
    (In thousands)  
U.S. Government sponsored agencies
  $ 66,996     $ 1,096     $     $ 68,092  
State and political subdivisions
                       
Equity and other
    600             (11 )     589  
 
                       
 
                               
 
  $ 67,596     $ 1,096     $ (11 )   $ 68,681  
 
                       
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of available-for-sale securities at September 30, 2009, by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
                 
    Amortized     Estimated  
    Cost     Fair Value  
    (In thousands)  
Due in one year or less
  $     $  
Due after one through five years
    51,972       52,355  
Due after five years
    5,748       5,786  
 
           
Total
    57,720       58,141  
Equity and other securities
    600       603  
 
           
 
  $ 58,320     $ 58,744  
 
           
The book value and estimated fair value of securities pledged as collateral to secure public deposits amounted to $17,977,000 and $18,124,000 at September 30, 2009 and $5,998,000 and $6,139,000 at December 31, 2008.

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 4: Available-for-Sale Securities (Continued)
The Company enters into sales of securities under agreements to repurchase. The amounts deposited under these agreements represent short-term debt and are reflected as a liability in the consolidated balance sheets. The securities underlying the agreements are book-entry securities. During the period, securities held in safekeeping were pledged to the depositors under a written custodial agreement that explicitly recognizes the depositors’ interest in the securities. At September 30, 2009 and at December 31, 2008, or at any month end during the period, no material amount of agreements to repurchase securities sold was outstanding with any individual entity. Information on sales of securities under agreements to repurchase is as follows:
                 
    September 30, 2009   December 31, 2008
    (In thousands)
Balance
  $ 19,689     $ 25,160  
Carrying value of securities pledged to secure agreements to repurchase at period end
    27,204       47,685  
Average balance during the period of securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    23,211       32,925  
Maximum amount outstanding at any month-end during the period
    57,720       58,141  
Gross gains of $346,000 and $702,000 were realized for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and no gross losses were realized for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and, 2008 respectively, from sales of available-for-sale securities.
Certain investments in debt and marketable equity securities are reported in the financial statements at an amount less than their historical cost. Total value of these investments at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, was $0 and $589,000, which is approximately 0.00% and 0.86% of the Company’s available-for-sale investment portfolio.

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 4: Available-for-Sale Securities (Continued)
Unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment type and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position are as follows:
                                                 
    September 30, 2009  
    (In thousands)  
    Less than 12 Months     12 Months or More     Total     Total  
            Unrealized             Unrealized             Unrealized  
    Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  
     
U.S. Government sponsored agencies
  $     $     $     $     $     $  
State and political subdivisions
                                   
Equity and other securities
                                   
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $     $     $     $     $     $  
 
                                   
                                                 
    December 31, 2008  
    (In thousands)  
    Less than 12 Months     12 Months or More     Total     Total  
            Unrealized             Unrealized             Unrealized  
    Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  
     
U.S. Government sponsored agencies
  $     $     $     $     $     $  
State and political subdivisions
                                   
Equity and other securities
                589       11       589       11  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $     $     $ 589     $ 11     $ 589     $ 11  
 
                                   

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 5: Short-Term Debt
Short-term debt at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consisted of the following components:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2009     2008  
    (Unaudited)          
    (In thousands)  
Federal Home Loan Bank advance (A)
  $     $  
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City line of credit (B)
           
 
           
 
               
Total short-term debt
  $     $  
 
           
 
(A)   Payable on demand; collateralized by various assets including mortgage-backed loans. The variable interest rate was 0.18% on September 30, 2009 and 0.65% on December 31, 2008. At September 30, 2009 approximately $8.4 million was available.
 
(B)   Payable on demand; collateralized by various assets, including commercial and commercial real estate loans. The line of credit bears a variable interest rate of Federal Funds rate plus 75 basis points and at September 30, 2009 approximately $44.6 million was available. Advances are made at the discretion of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
      
Note 6: Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, consisted of the following components:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2009     2008  
    (Unaudited)          
    (In thousands)  
Note payable — Blue Valley Building Corp. (A)
          5,496  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances (B)
    82,500       82,500  
Subordinated Debentures — BVBC Capital Trust II (C)
    7,732       7,732  
Subordinated Debentures — BVBC Capital Trust III (D)
    11,856       11,856  
 
           
 
               
Total long-term debt
  $ 102,088     $ 107,584  
 
           

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 6: Long-Term Debt (Continued)
  (A)   The Company paid these notes in full on June 3, 2009. Previously, these two notes had a maturity date in 2017; payable in monthly installments totaling $70,084 including interest at 5.19%; collateralized by land, buildings, and assignment of future rents. This debt was guaranteed by the Company.
 
  (B)   Due in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2018; collateralized by various assets including mortgage-backed loans. The interest rates on the advances range from 2.62% to 5.03%. Federal Home Loan Bank advance availability is determined quarterly and at September 30, 2009, approximately $8.4 million was available.
 
  (C)   Due in 2033; interest only at LIBOR + 3.25% (3.73% at September 30, 2009 and 6.44% at December 31, 2008) due quarterly; fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company on a subordinated basis to the extent that the funds are held by the Trust. The Company may prepay the subordinated debentures beginning in 2008, in whole or in part, at their face value plus accrued interest.
 
  (D)   Due in 2035; interest only at LIBOR + 1.60% (2.20% at September 30, 2009 and 5.36% at December 31, 2008) due quarterly; fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company on a subordinated basis to the extent that the funds are held by the Trust. Subordinated to the trust preferred securities (C) due in 2033. The Company may prepay the subordinated debentures beginning in 2010, in whole or in part, at their face value plus accrued interest.
At the request of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, quarterly payments are being deferred on the Company’s outstanding trust preferred securities. Under the governing documents of BVBC Capital Trust II and III, the quarterly payments due on April 24, 2009, July 24, 2009 and October 24, 2009 for BVBC Capital Trust II and March 31, 2009, June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2009 for BVBC Capital Trust III were deferred. The Company has the right to declare such a deferral for up to 20 consecutive quarterly periods and deferral may only be declared as long as the Company is not then in default under the provisions of the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement. During the deferral period, interest on the indebtedness continues to accrue and the unpaid interest is compounded. In addition, for BVBC Capital Trust III, the Company must also accrue additional interest that is equal to the three month LIBOR rate plus 1.60% during the deferral period. All accrued interest and compounded interest must be paid at the end of the deferral period.
For both BVBC Capital Trust II and BVBC Capital Trust III, as long as the deferral period continues, the Company is prohibited from: (i) declaring or paying any dividend on any of its capital stock, which would include both its common stock and the outstanding preferred stock issued to the United States Department of Treasury (the “Treasury”), or (ii) making any payment on any debt security that is ranked pair passu with the debt securities issued by the respective trusts. Because the Preferred Shares issued under the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Purchase Plan (the “CPP”) are subordinate to the trust preferred securities, the Company will be restricted from paying dividends on these Preferred Shares until such time as all trust preferred dividends have been brought current.

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 6: Long-Term Debt (Continued)
Aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt at September 30, 2009 are as follows:
         
    (In thousands)  
October 1 to December 31, 2009
     
2010
     
2011
    7,500  
2012
    15,000  
2013
    20,000  
Thereafter
    59,588  
 
     
 
       
 
  $ 102,088  
 
     
Note 7: Derivative Instruments
The Company has commitments outstanding to extend credit on residential mortgages that have not closed prior to the end of the period. As the Company enters into commitments to originate these loans, it also enters into commitments to sell the loans in the secondary market on a best-efforts basis. The Company acquires such commitments to reduce interest rate risk on mortgage loans in the process of origination and mortgage loans held for sale. These commitments to originate or sell loans on a best efforts basis are considered derivative instruments under ASC 815. These statements require the Company to recognize all derivative instruments in the balance sheet and to measure those instruments at fair value. As a result of measuring the fair value of the commitments to originate loans, the Company recorded an increase in other assets of $50,000, a decrease in other liabilities of $76,000, and an increase in other income of $126,000 for the three month period ended September 30, 2009. The Company recorded an increase in other assets of $55,000 and a decrease in other income of $55,000 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009.
Additionally, the Company has commitments to sell loans that have closed prior to the end of the period on a best efforts basis. Due to the mark to market adjustment on commitments to sell loans held for sale, the Company recorded a decrease in other assets of $449,000, a decrease in other liabilities of $3,000, and a decrease in other income of $446,000 for the three month period ended September 30, 2009. The Company recorded an increase in other assets of $28,000, an increase in other liabilities of $3,000, and an increase in other income of $25,000 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009.
Total mortgage loans in the process of origination amounted to $3,491,000 at September 30, 2009. Related forward commitments to sell mortgage loans amounted to approximately $2,232,000 at September 30, 2009.

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 7: Derivative Instruments (Continued)
The balance of derivative instruments related to commitments to originate and sell loans at September 30, 2009, is disclosed in Note 9, Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities.
Note 8: Fair Value Option
Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted ASC 825-10 for mortgage loans held for sale originated after April 1, 2009. This standard permits an entity to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. An entity will report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each reporting date.
In accordance with ASC 825-10, the Company has elected to measure loans held for sale at fair value. Loans held for sale is made up entirely of mortgage loans held for immediate sale in the secondary market with servicing release. These loans are sold prior to origination at a contracted price to an outside investor on a best efforts basis and remain on the Company’s balance sheet for a short period of time (typically 30 to 60 days). It is management’s opinion given the short-term nature of these loans, that fair value provides a reasonable measure of the economic value of these assets. In addition, carrying such loans at fair value eliminates some measure of volatility created by the timing of sales proceeds from outside investors, which typically occur in the month following origination.
The difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans held for sale was $16,000 at September 30, 2009. Gains from fair value changes included in loans held for sale fee income were $337,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and $16,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Interest income on loans held for sale is included in interest and fees on loan in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations.
Note 9: Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted ASC 820-10 which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820-10 was applied prospectively as of the beginning of 2008.
ASC 820-10 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 9: Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)
     Level 2   Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
     Level 3   Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. These may be internally developed using the Company’s best information and assumptions that a market participant would consider.
Following is a description of the inputs and the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
Available-for-Sale Securities
Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities include exchange traded equities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows. Level 2 securities include U.S. Government sponsored agencies and certain municipal securities. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy and include other less liquid securities.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
Mortgage loans held for sale are valued using market prices for loans with similar characteristics. This measurement is classified as Level 2 within the hierarchy.
Commitments to Originate Loans and Forward Sales Commitments
Commitments to originate loans and forward sales commitments are valued using a valuation model which considers differences between quoted prices for loans with similar characteristics in the secondary market and the committed rates. The valuation model includes assumptions which adjust the price for the likelihood that the commitment will ultimately result in a closed loan. These measurements are significant unobservable inputs and are classified as Level 3 within the hierarchy.
The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities recognized in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008:

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 9: Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)
                                 
    Fair Value Measurements Using  
            Quoted Prices     Significant        
            in Active     Other        
            Markets for     Observable     Unobservable  
            Identical Assts     Inputs     Inputs  
    Fair Value     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
    (In thousands)  
September 30, 2009:
                               
Assets:
                               
Available-for-sale securities:
                               
U.S. Government sponsored agencies
  $ 58,141     $     $ 58,141     $  
Equity and other securities
    603       603              
Mortgage loans held for sale
    2,232             2,232        
Commitments to originate loans
    55                   55  
Forward sales commitments
    28                   28  
 
                       
Total assets
  $ 61,059     $ 603     $ 60,373     $ 83  
 
                       
 
                               
Liabilities:
                               
Commitments to originate loans
  $     $     $     $  
Forward sales commitments
    3                   3  
 
                       
Total liabilities
  $ 3     $     $     $ 3  
 
                       
 
                               
December 31, 2008:
                               
Available-for-sale securities
  $ 68,681     $ 589     $ 68,092     $  
 
                       
The following table is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs:
                 
    Commitments to     Forward Sales  
    Originate Loans     Commitments  
    (Unaudited)  
    (In thousands)  
Balance as of April 1, 2009
  $     $  
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
               
Included in net income
    55       25  
Included in other comprehensive income
           
Transfers in and/or out due to changes in significant inputs
           
 
           
 
               
Balance as of September 30, 2009
  $ 55     $ 25  
 
           

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 9: Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)
Realized and unrealized gains and losses noted in the table above and included in net income for the period ended September 30, 2009 are reported in the condensed consolidated statement of operations in other income.
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheet, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
Impaired Loans
Loan impairment is reported when scheduled payments under contractual terms are deemed uncollectible. Impaired loans are carried at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance. If these allocations cause the allowance for loan losses to require increase, such increase is reported as component of the provision for loan losses. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when Management believes the uncollectability of a loan is confirmed. This valuation would be considered Level 3, consisting of appraisals of underlying collateral and discounted cash flow analysis.
The following table reflects impaired loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008:
                                 
    Fair Value Measurements Using  
            Quoted Prices     Significant        
            in Active     Other        
            Markets for     Observable     Unobservable  
            Identical Assts     Inputs     Inputs  
    Fair Value     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
    (In thousands)  
September 30, 2009:
                               
Impaired loans, net of reserves
  $ 34,333     $     $     $ 34,333  
 
                       
 
                               
December 31, 2008:
                               
Impaired loans, net of reserves
  $ 52,539     $     $     $ 52,539  
 
                       
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of all other financial instruments recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at amounts other than fair value.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount approximates fair value.

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 9: Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
Mortgage loans held for sale are valued using market prices for loans with similar characteristics.
Loans
The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Loans with similar characteristics were aggregated for purposes of the calculations. The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates its fair value.
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, Federal Reserve Bank Stock, and other securities
The carrying amounts for these securities approximate their fair value.
Deposits
The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW accounts and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount). The fair value of fixed maturity time deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.
Securities Sold Under Agreement to Repurchase and Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities
For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Short-Term and Long-Term Debt
Rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate fair value of existing debt.
Commitments to Extend Credit, Letters of Credit and Lines of Credit
The fair value of commitments is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair value of letters of credit and lines of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.
The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not previously disclosed at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 9: Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)
                                 
    September 30, 2009   December 31, 2008
    Carrying   Fair   Carrying   Fair
    Amount   Value   Amount   Value
    (In thousands)
Financial assets:
                               
 
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 152,671     $ 152,671     $ 44,973     $ 44,973  
Available-for-sale securities
    58,744       58,744       68,681       68,681  
Mortgage loans held for sale
    2,232       2,232       8,157       8,157  
Interest receivable
    2,433       2,433       3,273       3,273  
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses
    560,880       563,361       650,033       651,868  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, Federal Reserve Bank stock, and other securities
    7,032       7,032       7,888       7,888  
Commitments to originate loans
    55       55              
Forward sales commitments
    28       28              
 
                               
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
    635,928       640,364       600,868       611,538  
Securities Sold Under Agreement to Repurchase and Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities
    19,808       19,808       27,545       27,545  
Short-term debt
                       
Long-term debt
    102,088       97,851       107,584       116,987  
Interest payable
    2,701       2,701       2,768       2,768  
Commitments to originate loans
                       
Forward sales commitments
    3       3              
 
                               
Unrecognized financial instruments (net of amortization):
                               
Commitments to extend credit
                       
Letters of credit
                       
Lines of credit
                       
Forward commitments
                       

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Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
Note 10: Gain on Settlement of Litigation
The Company’s subsidiary, Bank of Blue Valley (“Bank”), entered into a settlement agreement with an individual, based on a successful summary judgment obtained in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, for fraudulent misrepresentation by the individual. The settlement was for $1.0 million, of which $200,000 was received in cash in the third quarter of 2008, with the remaining $800,000 payable by August 30, 2010 with the option to extend the payable date through August 30, 2012. The $800,000 was considered fair value and was recognized as a gain contingency in 2008 in accordance with ASC 450, which requires the recognition of a recovery when realization of the recovery is deemed probable. As the contingent portion of the settlement is collateralized by real property legally owned by the individual, management has deemed the ultimate recovery of the settlement as probable. Therefore, an $800,000 miscellaneous receivable was also recorded. The receivable is interest-bearing, with an interest rate, commensurate with the risk associated. The Company estimates the time frame for receipt of the $800,000 is between two and four years.
Note 11: Dividends on Preferred Shares
At the request of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the Company notified the United States Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) of its intention to defer the quarterly dividend payment on the Preferred Shares due to the Treasury on May 15, 2009 and August 15, 2009. As part of the Capital Purchase Plan, the Company entered into a letter agreement with the Treasury on December 5, 2008, which includes a Securities Purchase Agreement-Standard Terms. As part of the agreement, dividends compound if they accrue and are not paid. Failure by the Company to pay the Preferred Share dividend is not an event of default. However, a failure to pay a total of six Preferred Share dividends, whether or not consecutive, gives the holders of the Preferred Shares the right to elect two directors to the Company’s Board of Directors. That right would continue until the Company pays all dividends in arrears. The Company will still accrue the dividend and has every intention to bring the obligation current as soon as permitted.
Note 12: Subsequent Events
The Board of Directors of Blue Valley Ban Corp and its wholly owned subsidiary, Bank of Blue Valley, entered into a written agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City as of November 4, 2009. This agreement is a result of the recent examination that was completed by the regulators in May 2009, and relates primarily to the Bank’s asset quality. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company and the Bank agreed, among other things, to submit an enhanced written plan to strengthen credit risk management practices and improve the Bank’s position on past due loans, classified loans, and other real estate owned; review and revise its allowance for loan and lease loss methodology and maintain an adequate allowance for loan loss; maintain sufficient capital at the Company and Bank level; and improve the Bank’s earnings and overall condition. The Company and Bank have also agreed not to increase or guarantee any debt, purchase or redeem any shares of stock, or declare or pay any dividends without prior written approval from the Federal Reserve Bank. Progress on these items has been made since the recent completion of the examination and management and the Board are committed to resolving all of the items addressed by the regulators in the agreement. The Board of Directors believes the enhanced procedures contemplated by the agreement will be beneficial to the Bank’s future operations and success.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and is including this statement for purposes of those safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company, can generally be identified by use of the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. The Company is unable to predict the actual results of its future plans or strategies with certainty. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Company include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in market rates of interest and loan and deposit pricing; inability to maintain or increase deposit base and secure adequate funding; a continued deterioration of general economic conditions or the demand for housing in the Company’s market areas; a deterioration in the demand for mortgage financing; legislative or regulatory changes; continued adverse developments in the Company’s loan or investment portfolio; any inability to obtain funding on favorable terms; the loss of key personnel; significant increases in competition; potential unfavorable results of litigation to which the Company may become a party; and the possible dilutive effect of potential acquisitions or expansions. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risk factors. Nor can we address the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
General
Critical Accounting Policies
Our critical accounting policies are largely proscribed by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. After a review of our policies, we determined that accounting for the allowance for loan losses is deemed a critical accounting policy because of the valuation techniques used, and the sensitivity of these financial statement amounts to the methods, as well as the assumptions and estimates, underlying that policy. Accounting for this critical area requires the most subjective and complex judgments that could be subject to revision as new information becomes available. As of a result of worsening conditions in the economy in which we operate, our allowance for loan loss reserve methodology was refined during the first quarter of 2009 to better reflect the inherent losses in our loan portfolio. Further description of our critical accounting policy can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Results of Operations
Three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. Net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, was $4.2 million compared to net loss of $6.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, representing an improvement of $2.0 million, or 32.87%. The loss per share on a diluted basis was $1.61 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, which represented an improvement of 36.86% from diluted loss per share of $2.55 in the same period of 2008. The

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations
Company’s annualized returns on average assets and average stockholders’ equity for the three month period ended September 30, 2009, were negative 2.03% and negative 38.75%, compared to negative 3.09% and negative 41.12%, respectively, for the same period in 2008, representing improvements of 34.30% and 5.76%, respectively.
The primary factor contributing to the net loss in the current year third quarter compared with the prior year period net loss was a decrease in the provision for loan losses. The provision for loan losses for the three month period ended September 30, 2009 was $6.2 million, compared to $12.1 million provision for the same period in the prior year, a decrease of $5.9 million, or 48.64%. The decline in provision for the quarter as compared to the prior year quarter was a result of managements decision in September 2008 to charge down approximately $9.7 million in non-performing loans due to the decline in the credit quality of the Bank’s real estate and construction loan portfolio and the decline in the real estate market and the general economy. While the Company made a $6.2 million provision for loan losses during the third quarter it was not the result of large charge offs on non-performing loans, rather was due to reserves provided to address the current risk in the loan portfolio as a result of the continued decline in the general economic conditions and real estate market.
Net interest income decreased $1.3 million, or 22.98%, for the three month period ended September 30, 2009, as compared to the same period in 2008. The decline in net interest income was a result of a decrease in market rates during 2008 and a change in asset mix, specifically higher Federal funds sold and other short-term investment balances with lower yields. Lower average loan balances have also contributed to lower interest income. Average loan balances for the three month period ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the same period in the prior year declined by $46.0 million, or 7.21%, as a result of several large loan payoffs, loan foreclosures, and lower loan origination volume as a result of the current economic environment. Another factor contributing to the decrease in net interest income was an increase in the average balance of non-accrual loans, as compared to the same period in the prior year, due to the decline in the credit quality of the loan portfolio as a result of the weakened economic conditions.
Non-interest income decreased $731,000, or 28.38%, for the three month period ended September 30, 2009, as compared to the same period in 2008. The decrease was a result of $1.0 million realized as a result of a legal judgment during the third quarter of 2008. See Note 10 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The decrease in non-interest income was also a result of a decrease in other income by $201,000, or 80.40%, during the third quarter of 2009, as compared with the third quarter of 2008, due to the effect of recording the net fair value of certain mortgage loan-related commitments. The decrease in non-interest income was offset by an increase in loans held for sale fee income of $564,000, or 139.26%. This increase was primarily attributed to the adoption of the fair value option for financial assets and financial liabilities (ASC 825-10), which resulted in a gain realized on mortgage loans held for sale of $337,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009.
Non-interest expense increased $619,000, or 10.35%, for the three month period ended September 30, 2009, as compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in non-interest expense was attributed to an increase in expenses related to foreclosed assets held for sale as a result of an increase in the number of foreclosed properties currently held for sale. These expenses include insurance, appraisals, utilities, real estate property taxes, legal, repairs and maintenance, and associated loss on sale. The increase was also a result of higher insurance assessment by Federal

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations
Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) of $290,000, or 250.25%, for the three month period ended September 30, 2009 as a result of the increase in assessment rates by the FDIC during 2009.
Nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, was $12.1 million, compared to net loss of $5.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, representing an increase of $6.5 million, or 117.21%. Diluted loss per share increased 104.39% to negative $4.66 during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, from negative $2.28 in the same period of 2008. The Company’s annualized return on average assets and average stockholders’ equity for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, were negative 1.96% and negative 34.84%, compared to negative 0.96% and negative 12.40%, respectively, for the same period in 2008, increases of 104.17% and 180.97%, respectively.
One of the primary factors contributing to the increased net loss in the current year compared with the prior year period was a decrease in net interest income by $4.0 million, or 22.44%, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, as compared to the same period in 2008, due to the decrease in market interest rates during 2008 and a change in asset mix, specifically higher Federal funds sold and other short-term investment balances with lower yields. Contributing to the decrease in net interest income was an increase in the average balance of non-accrual loans, as compared to the same period in the prior year, due to the decline in the credit quality of the loan portfolio. Another factor was an increase of $3.7 million in our provision for loan losses. The increase in the provision was a result of a continued decline in the general economic conditions during 2009. As a result of the continued decline in economic conditions, management further refined its allowance for loan losses methodology in the first quarter to reflect the weakened economic condition. Management assessed the loan portfolio, specifically the non-performing loans, on a credit by credit basis to assess reserve requirements. In addition, management refined the general reserves on performing loans to better reflect the impact of the weakened economic condition on reserve requirements.
Another factor contributing to the net loss for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, was an increase in non-interest expense by $2.2 million, or 12.30%. This increase was attributed to an increase in expenses related to foreclosed assets held for sale as a result of an increase in the number of foreclosed properties currently held for sale. These expenses include insurance, appraisals, utilities, real estate property taxes, legal, repairs and maintenance, and associated loss on sale. The Company also recorded a $988,000 provision for other real estate as a result of the continued decline in the real estate market and real estate values. In addition, the increase was a result of the FDIC imposing a five basis point special assessment on each FDIC-insured depository institution’s assets less Tier 1 Capital as of June 30, 2009. The expense paid by the Company for the special assessment was $364,000. Non-interest income decreased by $355,000, or 5.14%. The decrease in non-interest income was the result of $1.0 million realized as a result of a legal judgment during the third quarter of 2008. See Note 10 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In addition, the decline in net interest income was a result of a decrease of $356,000 in realized gains on available-for-sale securities as a result of the Company selling $11.0 million in available-for-sale securities during the first half of 2009 compared to $23.0 million in securities sold during the same period in 2008, as well as the market providing slightly higher gains in 2008 as compared to 2009. The decrease was partly offset by an increase of $573,000, or 32.93%, in loans held for sale fee income due to an increase in mortgage loans held for sale originations and refinancing experienced as a result of a decrease in market rates during the first and second quarters of 2009.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations
Net Interest Income
Three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. Fully tax equivalent (FTE) net interest income for the three month period ended September 30, 2009, was $4.4 million, a decrease of $1.3 million, or 23.00%, from $5.7 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2008.
FTE interest income for the current year third quarter was $8.8 million, a decrease of $2.3 million, or 20.84%, from $11.1 million in the prior year third quarter. This decrease was primarily a result of an overall decline in rates earned on average earning assets and a change in asset mix, specifically higher average Federal funds sold and other short-term investments balances with lower yields. The overall yield on average earning assets decreased 124 basis points to 4.70% during the three month period ending September 30, 2009, compared to 5.94% during the same period in 2008. This significant decrease in yield resulted from the decrease in market interest rates as the Federal Reserve has lowered the Federal Fund Rate by 400 basis points since December 2007. Another factor contributing to the decrease was an increase in the average balance of non-accrual loans as compared to the same period in the prior year, due to a decline in the credit quality of the loan portfolio. Also contributing to lower interest income was a decrease in the average balance of loans. The average balance of loans has decreased by $46.0 million, or 7.21%, as a result of several larger loan payoffs, an increase in loan foreclosures, and lower loan origination volume due to the current economic environment. Average available Federal funds sold and other short-term investments increased by $45.7 million, or 133.72%. The increase in average Federal funds sold and other short-term investments was a result of a decline in average balance of loans and due to a decrease in average available-for-sale securities of $7.0 million, or 10.38%, as $8.0 million in available-for-sale securities matured or were called as a result of the rate environment during the quarter. As our higher yielding available-for-sale securities are called the securities available for investing have lower yields due to the current rate environment, thus resulting in lower interest income.
Interest expense for the current year third quarter was $4.4 million, a decrease of $1.0 million, or 18.60%, from $5.4 million in the prior year third quarter. This decrease resulted from a decrease in the rate paid on average interest-bearing liabilities resulting from the impact of the lower market interest rates on interest-bearing demand accounts, savings and money market deposits, time deposits, and short-term and long-term debt. The rate paid on total average interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 2.68% for the three month period ending September 30, 2009, compared to 3.35% in the same period of 2008, a decrease of 67 basis points. Total average interest-bearing liabilities increased $8.6 million, or 1.33%, to $656.2 million during the third quarter of 2009, compared to $647.6 million during the prior year period. The increase was attributed to increases in time deposits. Average time deposits increased as a result of time deposit promotions during the fourth quarter of 2008 and in the first and third quarters of 2009 and an increase in activity by our customers in the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”). The increase in average interest-bearing liabilities was partly offset by a decrease in average short-term debt by $30.4 million, or 60.24%. This decrease was a result of the Company paying off its operating line of credit of $15.0 million in December 2008, and an overall decrease in repurchase agreement balances as customers have moved their funds into the CDARS program. The decrease in average long-term debt by $13.9 million, or 12.07%, was due to the Company paying off $3.5 million in FHLB advances in October 2008, $2.3 million related to Blue Valley Ban Corp.’s term note in December 2008 and $5.3 million related to Blue Valley Building Corp. debt on June 3, 2009.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations
Nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. FTE net interest income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, was $13.8 million, a decrease of $4.0 million, or 22.45%, from $17.8 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008.
FTE interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, was $27.7 million, a decrease of $6.5 million, or 19.09%, from $34.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease was primarily a result of an overall decline in rates earned on average earning assets and a change in asset mix, specifically higher average Federal funds sold and other short-term investment balances with lower yields. The overall yield on average earning assets decreased by 146 basis points to 4.89% for the period ending September 30, 2009, compared to 6.35% for the prior year period. This significant decrease in yield resulted from the decrease in market interest rates as the Federal Reserve has lowered the Federal Fund Rate 400 basis points since December 2007. The increase in the average balance of non-accrual loans, as compared to the same period in the prior year, due to the decline in the credit quality of the loan portfolio has also contributed to the decrease in interest income. The decrease in interest income was partly offset by an increase in average earning assets, which increased $37.6 million, or 5.23%. The increase in average earning assets balance was a result of an increase in average Federal funds sold and other short-term investments by $49.9 million, or 272.47%. Average Federal funds sold and other short-term investments increased as a result of a decrease in average available-for-sale securities of $12.7 million, or 18.17%, and the result of the time deposits promotions during the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first and third quarters of 2009. The decrease in average available-for-sale securities was a result of $59.0 million in available-for-sale securities maturing or being called as a result of the rate environment during 2009. Due to the current rate environment, as our higher yielding available-for-sale securities are called the securities available for investing are at lower yields resulting in lower interest income. In addition, the Company sold $11.0 million in available-for-sale securities during the first quarter of 2009 to restructure the investment portfolio and to better position the Company in the current rate environment.
Interest expense for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, was $13.9 million, a decrease of $2.5 million, or 15.42%, from $16.4 million in the same period of the prior year. The lower interest expense resulted from a decrease in the rate paid on average interest-bearing liabilities resulting from the impact of lower market interest rates on savings and money market deposits, time deposits, and short-term and long-term debt. The rate paid on total average interest-bearing liabilities decreased 73 basis points to 2.79% during the nine month period ending September 30, 2009, compared to 3.52% during the same period in 2008. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $42.6 million, or 6.85%, to $665.1 million during the nine month period ending September 30, 2009, compared to $622.5 million during the prior year period. The increase was primarily the result of increases in time deposits. Average time deposits increased as a result of the time deposit promotions during the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first and third quarters of 2009 and due to the increase in activity by our customers in the CDARS program. The increase in average interest-bearing liabilities was partially offset by a decrease in short-term debt by $21.3 million. This decrease was primarily the result of the Company paying off its operating line of credit of $15.0 million in December 2008 and an overall decrease in repurchase agreement balances as customers have moved their funds into the CDARS program. Average interest-bearing liabilities were also offset by a decrease in average long-term debt by $7.5 million as a result of the Company paying off $3.5 million in FHLB advances in October 2008, $2.3 million related to Blue Valley Ban Corp.’s term note in December 2008 and $5.3 million related to Blue Valley Building Corp. debt on June 3, 2009.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations
Average Balance Sheets. The following table sets forth, for the periods and as of the dates indicated, information regarding our average balances of assets and liabilities as well as the dollar amounts of FTE interest income from interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities and the resultant yields or costs. Ratio, yield and rate information are based on average daily balances where available; otherwise, average monthly balances have been used. Non-accrual loans are included in the calculation of average balances for loans for the periods indicated. For explanation of changes between periods reported within the table see Net Interest Income and the Financial Condition sections under Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations
Average Balances, Yields and Rates
                                                 
    Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2009     2008  
                    Avg.                     Avg.  
    Average             Yield/     Average             Yield/  
    Balance     Interest     Rate     Balance     Interest     Rate  
    (In thousands)  
Assets
                                               
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments
  $ 68,240     $ 107       0.21 %   $ 18,321     $ 301       2.19 %
Available-for-sale securities — taxable
    57,288       1,466       3.42       70,006       2,590       4.94  
Available-for-sale securities — non-taxable (1)
                      189       9       6.36  
Mortgage loans held for sale
    11,520       416       4.83       6,293       252       5.35  
Loans, net of unearned discount and fees
    620,499       25,709       5.54       625,091       31,079       6.64  
 
                                       
 
                                               
Total earning assets
    757,547       27,698       4.89       719,900       34,231       6.35  
 
                                       
 
                                               
Cash and due from banks — non-interest bearing
    34,551                       20,243                  
Allowance for possible loan losses
    (18,542 )                     (9,454 )                
Premises and equipment, net
    18,518                       18,462                  
Other assets
    32,461                       24,430                  
 
                                           
 
                                               
Total assets
  $ 824,535                     $ 773,581                  
 
                                           
 
                                               
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                                               
Deposits-interest bearing:
                                               
Interest-bearing demand accounts
  $ 92,192     $ 1,962       2.85 %   $ 48,717     $ 933       2.56 %
Savings and money market deposits
    95,541       374       0.52       146,900       2,097       1.91  
Time deposits
    348,532       8,369       3.21       269,253       8,965       4.45  
 
                                       
 
                                               
Total interest-bearing deposits
    536,265       10,705       2.67       464,870       11,995       3.45  
 
                                       
 
                                               
Short-term debt
    23,924       44       0.25       45,185       742       2.19  
Long-term debt
    104,910       3,113       3.97       112,399       3,652       4.34  
 
                                       
 
                                               
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    665,099       13,862       2.79       622,454       16,389       3.52  
 
                                       
 
                                               
Non-interest bearing deposits
    84,177                       87,401                  
Other liabilities
    4,298                       3,878                  
Stockholders’ equity
    70,961                       59,848                  
 
                                           
 
                                               
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 824,535                     $ 773,581                  
 
                                           
 
                                               
FTE Net interest income/spread
          $ 13,836       2.10 %           $ 17,842       2.83 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
FTE Net interest margin
                    2.44 %                     3.31 %
 
                                           
 
(1)   Presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax rate of 34%. For the quarters ending September 30, 2009 and 2008, the tax equivalency adjustment amounted to $0 and $3,000.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations
Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income Due to Changes in Interest Rates and Volumes. The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. It distinguishes between the increase or decrease related to changes in balances and changes in interest rates. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to:
    changes in rate, reflecting changes in rate multiplied by the prior period volume; and
 
    changes in volume, reflecting changes in volume multiplied by the current period rate.
For explanation of changes see Net Interest Income section under Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Changes in Interest Income and
Expense Volume and Rate Variances
                         
    Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2009 Compared to 2008  
    Change     Change        
    Due to     Due to     Total  
    Rate     Volume     Change  
    (In thousands)  
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments
  $ (231 )   $ 37     $ (194 )
Available-for-sale securities — taxable
    (798 )     (326 )     (1,124 )
Available-for-sale securities — non-taxable (1)
          (9 )     (9 )
Mortgage loans held for sale
    (10 )     174       164  
Loans, net of unearned discount and fees
    (5,178 )     (192 )     (5,370 )
 
                 
Total interest income
    (6,217 )     (316 )     (6,533 )
 
                 
Interest-bearing demand accounts
    105       924       1,029  
Savings and money market deposits
    (1,524 )     (199 )     (1,723 )
Time deposits
    (1,778 )     1,182       (596 )
Short-term debt
    (658 )     (40 )     (698 )
Long-term debt
    (314 )     (225 )     (539 )
 
                 
Total interest expense
    (4,169 )     1,642       (2,527 )
 
                 
Net interest income
  $ (2,048 )   $ (1,958 )   $ (4,006 )
 
                 
 
(1)   Presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax rate of 34%.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations
Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses recorded for the third quarter of 2009 was $6.2 million compared to $12.1 million for the same period of 2008. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the provision was $19.1 million and $15.4 million, respectively. The significant provision for loan losses recorded during 2009 was a result of refining the Bank’s allowance for loan loss methodology to better reflect the inherent losses in our loan portfolio and a result of worsening economic conditions in the economy in which it operates. A portion of the provision relates to specific loans in our current portfolio, specifically in the commercial real estate, land development and real estate construction loans, and an increase in the general reserves on our performing loans to reflect the impact of the weakened economic conditions. The provision for loan losses attributed to refining the Bank’s allowance for loan loss methodology and increasing the general reserves was approximately $9.2 million. Economic conditions monitored include, but are not limited to: Johnson County, KS unemployment rate; Johnson County, KS consumer confidence; foreclosure rates; vacancy property rates; stock market performance; inflation; and interest rates. Management assessed the loan portfolio, specifically the non-performing loans, on a credit by credit basis, to assess the reserve requirement. Management believes they have identified the significant non-performing loans and will continue to aggressively pursue collection of these loans. If the recent trend is more prolonged than management anticipates and losses continue to increase we could experience higher than anticipated loan losses in the future.
The allowance for loan losses is based upon the analysis of several factors, including general economic conditions, analysis of impaired loans, the general reserve factors, changes in loan mix, and current and historical charge-offs by loan type. Historical charge off information currently utilized is based on three year weighted average of net charge offs by loan type with more weight given to more current data due to the current economic environment. The Company’s credit administration function performs monthly analyses on the loan portfolio to assess and report on risk levels, delinquencies, internal ranking system and overall credit exposure. Management and the Bank’s Board of Directors review the allowance for loan losses monthly, considering such factors as current and projected economic conditions, loan growth, the composition of the loan portfolio, loan trends and classifications, and other factors. The Company makes provisions for loan losses in amounts that management deems necessary to maintain the allowance for loan losses at an appropriate level. The allowance for loan losses represents our best estimate of probable losses that have been incurred as of the respective balance sheet dates.
Non-interest Income
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
    (In thousands)  
Loans held for sale fee income
  $ 969     $ 405     $ 2,313     $ 1,740  
NSF charges and service fees
    376       482       1,151       1,221  
Other service charges
    451       439       1,298       1,231  
Realized gains on available-for-sale securities
                346       702  
Gain on settlement of litigation
          1,000             1,000  
Other income
    49       250       1,437       1,006  
 
                       
Total non-interest income
  $ 1,845     $ 2,576     $ 6,545     $ 6,900  
 
                       

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Non-interest income decreased $731,000, or 28.38%, to $1.8 million during the three month period ended September 30, 2009, from $2.6 million during the three month period ended September 30, 2008. Non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, was $6.5 million, a decrease of $355,000, or 5.14%, from $6.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The primary reason for the decrease in non-interest income was $1.0 million realized as a result a legal judgment during the third quarter of 2008. See Note 10 of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Another factor contributing to a change in non-interest income includes an increase in loans held for sale fee income by $564,000 and $573,000 for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2009, respectively. This increase was primarily attributed to an increase in loans held for sale fee income due to an increase in mortgage loans held for sale originations and refinancing experienced as a result of a decrease in market rates on mortgage loans during the first and second quarter of 2009. This increase was offset by the adoption of the fair value option for financial assets and financial liabilities for mortgage loans held for sale, which resulted in a net realized gain on mortgage loans held for sale of $337,000 and $16,000 recorded in loans held for sale fee income for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2009, respectively.
Other changes contributing to changes in non-interest income include a decrease in NSF charges and service fees by $106,000, or 21.99%, for the three month period ended September 30, 2009 and $70,000, or 5.73%, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, as compared to the same periods in 2008. The decrease for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 was due to fewer overdraft items by our customers and a decrease in account service charges on commercial accounts as a result of a slight increase in the earnings credit rate they receive on their accounts. Other service charges increased by $12,000, or 2.73%, for the three month period ended September 30, 2009, and increased $67,000, or 5.44%, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, as compared to the same period in 2008. The increase was primarily attributed to income generated from signature based debit card transactions associated with our performance checking product. The increase in other service charge income was partially offset by a decrease in fee income generated from our investment brokerage services due to the volatility in the market. Realized gains on available-for-sale securities decreased $356,000, or 50.71%, for the nine month period September 30, 2009, as compared to the same period in 2008. The decrease was a result of the Company selling $11.0 million in available-for-sale securities in 2009 compared to $23.0 million in securities sold during the same period in 2008, as well as the market providing slightly higher gains in 2008 as compared to 2009. The securities were sold during the first quarter of 2009 to restructure the investment portfolio for the current rate environment. Other income decreased $201,000, or 80.40%, for the three month period ended September 30, 2009, and increased $431,000, or 42.84%, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, as compared to the same period in 2008. The increase experienced for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 was a result of gains realized on sale of foreclosed assets held for sale and rental income received on foreclosed assets held for sale. In addition, the increase in other income was a result of the Company recording the net fair value of certain mortgage loan-related commitments which resulted in an increase in other income by $80,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Future growth of other non-interest income categories is dependent on new product development and growth in our customer base.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Non-interest Expense
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
            (In thousands)          
Salaries and employee benefits
  $ 3,189     $ 3,158     $ 9,335     $ 9,801  
Net occupancy expense
    720       790       2,153       2,400  
Other operating expenses
    2,692       2,034       8,859       5,918  
 
                       
Total non-interest expense
  $ 6,601     $ 5,982     $ 20,347     $ 18,119  
 
                       
Non-interest expense increased $619,000, or 10.35%, to $6.6 million during the three month period ended September 30, 2009, compared to $6.0 million during the prior year period. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, non-interest expense increased $2.2 million, or 12.30%, to $20.3 million compared to $18.1 million in the prior year period. The change was attributed to an increase in other operating expenses of $658,000, or 32.35%, and $2.9 million, or 49.70%, during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2009, as compared to the same periods in 2008. Other operating expenses have increased as a result of an increase in expenses related to foreclosed assets held for sale due to an increase in the number of properties foreclosed on and held for sale. Expenses related to foreclosed assets held for sale include insurance, appraisals, utilities, real estate property taxes, legal, repairs and maintenance, and associated loss on sale. The Company also recorded a $988,000 provision for other real estate as a result of the continued decline in the real estate market and real estate values. In addition, the increase was a result of the FDIC special assessment imposed on each FDIC-insured depository institution in order to rebuild the Deposit Insurance Fund and help maintain public confidence in the banking system. The expense paid by the Company for the special assessment was $364,000.
The increase in non-interest expense was offset by a decrease in salaries and employee benefits of $466,000, or 4.75%, during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2009. The Company had 191 full-time equivalent employees at September 30, 2009, compared to 217 full-time equivalent employees at the same period last year. In addition, the decrease in salaries and employee benefits was a result of the Company not accruing for a potential profit sharing contribution as of September 30, 2009, as compared to $337,500 recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Net occupancy expense decreased $70,000, or 8.86%, and $247,000, or 10.29%, for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2009. This was a result of the termination of a small loan production office lease in May of 2008 and lower repairs and maintenance expenses.
Financial Condition
Total assets for the Company at September 30, 2009, were $825.9 million, an increase of $10.2 million, or 1.25%, compared to $815.7 million at December 31, 2008. Deposits were $635.9 million compared with $600.9 million at December 31, 2008, an increase of $35.1 million, or 5.83%. Stockholders’ equity was $63.5 million at September 30, 2009, compared with $76.4 million at December 31, 2008, a decrease of $12.9 million, or 16.90%.
Investments. Available-for-sale securities at September 30, 2009, totaled $58.7 million, reflecting a 14.47% decrease from $68.7 million at December 31, 2008. The decrease was a result of $59.0 million in available-for-sale securities matured or called as a result of the rate environment during 2009. In addition, the Company sold $11.0 million in available-for-sale securities to restructure the

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
investment portfolio for the current rate environment. The Company purchased $60.7 million to replace these called or matured securities.
Loans Held for Sale. Mortgage loans held for sale at September 30, 2009, totaled $2.2 million, a decrease of $5.9 million, or 72.64%, compared to $8.2 million at December 31, 2008. As of April 1, 2009, the Company elected to carry loans held for sale at fair value. The volume of loans held for sale originated during the third quarter slowed as a result of the slight increase in mortgage rates experienced during the quarter.
Loans. Loans at September 30, 2009, totaled $584.6 million, reflecting a decrease of $77.8 million, or 11.75%, compared to $662.4 million at December 31, 2008. The decrease in the loan portfolio was attributed to several larger loans paying off, the foreclosure of approximately $19.3 million of other real estate properties during 2009, and lower loan originations due to the current economic conditions. The loan to deposit ratio at September 30, 2009, was 91.93% compared to 110.24% at December 31, 2008.
Non-performing assets consist primarily of loans past due 90 days or more and non-accrual loans and foreclosed real estate. Generally, loans are placed on non-accrual status at 90 days past due and interest is considered a loss, unless the loan is well-secured and in the process of collection. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is generally accounted for on a cost recovery basis, meaning interest is not recognized until the full past due balance has been collected. Loans may be returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following table sets forth our non-performing assets as of the dates indicated:
Non-Performing Assets
                         
    As of  
    September 30,     September 30,     December 31,  
    2009     2008     2008  
    (In thousands)  
Commercial and all other loans:
                       
Past due 90 days or more
  $     $     $  
Non-accrual
    2,616       110       2,143  
Commercial real estate loans:
                       
Past due 90 days or more
                 
Non-accrual
    16,321       705       1,951  
Construction loans:
                       
Past due 90 days or more
                 
Non-accrual
    16,212       28,018       32,110  
Lease financing:
                       
Past due 90 days or more
                 
Non-accrual
    328       41       475  
Residential real estate loans:
                       
Past due 90 days or more
                 
Non-accrual
    6,535       1,982       6,129  
Consumer loans:
                       
Past due 90 days or more
                 
Non-accrual
    53       1       36  
Home equity loans:
                       
Past due 90 days or more
                 
Non-accrual
    374             488  
Debt securities and other assets (exclude other real estate owned and other repossessed assets):
                       
Past due 90 days or more
                 
Non-accrual
                 
 
                 
Total non-performing loans
    42,439       30,857       43,332  
 
                 
Foreclosed assets held for sale
    10,506       4,387       4,783  
 
                 
Total non-performing assets
  $ 52,945     $ 35,244     $ 48,115  
 
                 
 
                       
Total non-performing loans to total loans
    7.26 %     4.80 %     6.54 %
Total non-performing loans to total assets
    5.14 %     3.91 %     5.31 %
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
    55.85 %     38.10 %     28.54 %
Non-performing assets to loans and foreclosed assets held for sale
    8.90 %     5.45 %     7.21 %

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Non-performing loans decreased to $42.4 million at September 30, 2009, from $43.3 million at December 31, 2008. The decrease in non-performing loans was attributed to a decrease in non-performing construction loans by $15.9 million, or 49.51%, from December 31, 2008. This decrease was primarily the result of foreclosure on several builder loan portfolios during 2009 and the pay off a $4.0 million construction loan during the first quarter of 2009. The decrease was offset by an increase in non-performing commercial real estate by $14.4 million, primarily the result of three larger commercial real estate relationships totaling $9.3 million and one larger commercial real estate owner occupied relationship totaling $5.0 million being placed on non-accrual during the nine month period ended September 30, 2009. The increase in these areas was a result of the continued industry decline in the real estate market and general economy. If the trend continues in the commercial and commercial real estate portfolios, it could result in an increase in non-performing assets and foreclosed assets held for sale. We closely monitor non-performing credit relationships and our philosophy has been to value non-performing loans at their estimated collectible value and to aggressively manage these situations.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following table sets forth information regarding changes in our allowance for loan and valuation losses for the periods indicated.
Summary of Loan Loss Experience and Related Information
                         
    As of and for the  
    Nine months     Nine months        
    ended     ended     Year ended  
    September 30,     September 30,     December 31,  
    2009     2008     2008  
            (In thousands)          
Balance at Beginning of Period
  $ 12,368     $ 8,982     $ 8,982  
 
                       
Loans Charged Off
                       
Commercial loans
    3,307       5,606       6,603  
Commercial real estate loans
    124       262       262  
Construction loans
    4,602       5,933       6,022  
Lease financing
    55       372       372  
Residential real estate loans
    412       308       424  
Consumer loans
    37       71       112  
Home equity loans
    164       127       127  
 
                 
Total loans charged-off
    8,701       12,679       13,922  
 
                 
 
                       
Recoveries
                       
Commercial loans
    111       41       223  
Commercial real estate loans
    121              
Construction loans
    577             24  
Lease financing
    21       9       29  
Residential real estate loans
    69       1       1  
Consumer loans
    2       2       6  
Home equity loans
                 
 
                 
Total recoveries
    901       53       283  
 
                 
 
                       
Net Loans Charged Off
    7,800       12,626       13,639  
 
                       
Provision for Loan Losses
    19,135       15,400       17,025  
 
                 
 
                       
Balance at End of Period
  $ 23,703     $ 11,756     $ 12,368  
 
                 
 
                       
Loans Outstanding
                       
Average
  $ 620,499     $ 625,091     $ 631,673  
End of period
    584,583       642,846       662,401  
 
                       
Ratio of Allowance for Loan Losses to Loans Outstanding
                       
Average
    3.82 %     1.88 %     1.96 %
End of period
    4.05 %     1.83 %     1.87 %
 
                       
Ratio of Net Charge-Offs to
                       
Average loans
    1.26 %     2.02 %     2.16 %
End of period loans
    1.33 %     1.96 %     2.06 %
The allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans increased to 4.05% as of September 30, 2009, compared to 1.87% as of December 31, 2008. The increase in allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans was a result of refining the Bank’s allowance for loan loss methodology

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
during the first quarter of 2009 to better reflect the inherent losses in our loan portfolio and a result of the weakened economic conditions in the economy in which it operates.
Deposits. Deposits grew by $35.1 million, or 5.83%, to $635.9 million as of September 30, 2009, compared with $600.9 million at December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily attributed to an increase in savings, NOW and money market deposits of $14.1 million, or 7.81%, specifically due to growth experienced in our performance checking accounts. The increase in time deposits of $9.7 million was a result of the time deposit promotion during the first and third quarters of 2009 and the increased activity by our customers in the CDARS program. The Bank is a member of the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”) which effectively allows depositors to receive FDIC insurance on amounts larger than the FDIC insurance limit, which is currently $250,000. CDARS allows the Bank to break large deposits into smaller amounts and place them in a network of other CDARS banks to ensure that full FDIC insurance coverage is gained on the entire deposit. The increase in time deposits from the promotions during the first and third quarters were partially offset by a decrease in brokered time deposits as $32.6 million were not renewed as they matured during 2009.
Liquidity. Liquidity is measured by a financial institution’s ability to raise funds through deposits, borrowed funds, capital, or the sale of marketable assets, such as residential mortgage loans or a portfolio of SBA loans. Other sources of liquidity, including cash flow from the repayment of loans, are also considered in determining whether liquidity is satisfactory. Liquidity is also achieved through growth of core deposits and liquid assets, and accessibility to the money and capital markets. The funds are used to meet deposit withdrawals, maintain reserve requirements, fund loans and operate the organization. Core deposits, defined as demand deposits, interest-bearing transaction accounts, savings deposits and time deposits less than $100,000 (excluding brokered deposits), were 65.88% and 62.06% of our total deposits at September 30, 2009, and December 31, 2008, respectively. Although classified as brokered deposits for regulatory purpose, funds placed through the CDARS program are Bank customer relationships that management views as core deposits. If CDARS deposits under $100,000 placed in the CDARS program are added back, our core deposit ratio would be 70.67% at September 30, 2009, and 68.18% at December 31, 2008. Generally, the Company’s funding strategy is to fund loan growth with core deposits and utilize alternative sources of funds such as advances/borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka (“FHLBank”), as well as the brokered CD market to provide for additional liquidity needs and take advantage of opportunities for lower costs. FHLBank borrowings are also used to fund originations of mortgage loans held for sale. Advance availability with the FHLBank fluctuates depending on levels of available collateral and is determined daily with regards to mortgage loans held for sale and quarterly with regards to overall availability and at September 30, 2009, approximately $8.4 million was available.
In addition, the Company uses other forms of short-term debt for cash management and liquidity management purposes on a limited basis. These forms of borrowings include Federal funds purchased and revolving lines of credit. As of September 30, 2008, the Company’s subsidiary, Bank of Blue Valley (“Bank”) established a line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The availability on the line of credit fluctuates depending on the level of available collateral, which includes commercial and commercial real estate loans. Availability on the line of credit at September 30, 2009, was approximately $44.6 million. Advances are made at the discretion of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The Company also uses the brokered market as a source of liquidity. As of September 30, 2009, excluding CDARS as described above, the Bank had approximately $57.1 million in brokered deposits compared to $92.0 million at December 31, 2008,

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a decrease of $34.9 million, or 37.93%. The decrease in brokered deposits was primarily a result of brokered deposits maturing during 2009.
As a result of an agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank and the Office of the State Banking Commissioner of Kansas, prior regulatory approval is currently required prior to the payment of dividends by the Bank. In prior years, the Company has relied on dividends from the Bank to assist in making debt service and dividend payments. The Company has also agreed at the request of the Federal Reserve Bank, not as part of the initial agreement, to defer interest payments and not pay dividends on trust preferred securities or any of its equity securities without prior regulatory approval in an effort to preserve capital. As a result, the Company deferred the payment of interest related to trust preferred securities of BVBC Capital Trust III due March 31, 2009, June 30, 2009, and September 30, 2009 and the payment of interest related to trust preferred securities of BVBC Capital Trust II due on April, 24, 2009, July 24, 2009 and October 24, 2009. There are other ancillary expenses related to the legal and accounting fees which could be impaired without the ability of the Bank to dividend to the Company.
In addition, at the request of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the Company notified the United States Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) of its intention to defer the quarterly dividend payment on the Preferred Shares due to the Treasury on May 15, 2009 and August 15, 2009. As part of the Capital Purchase Plan, the Company entered into a letter agreement with the Treasury on December 5, 2008, which includes a Securities Purchase Agreement-Standard Terms. As part of the agreement, dividends compound if they accrue and are not paid. Failure by the Company to pay the Preferred Share dividend is not an event of default. However, a failure to pay a total of six Preferred Share dividends, whether or not consecutive, gives the holders of the Preferred Shares the right to elect two directors to the Company’s Board of Directors. That right would continue until the Company pays all dividends in arrears. The Company will still accrue the dividend and has every intention to bring the obligation current as soon as permitted.
The Company’s Asset-Liability Management Committee utilizes a variety of liquidity monitoring tools, including an asset/liability modeling software, to analyze and manage the Company’s liquidity. Management has established internal guidelines and analytical tools to measure liquid assets, alternative sources of liquidity, as well as relevant ratios concerning asset levels and purchased funds. These indicators are reported to the Bank’s Board of Directors monthly.
Capital. At September 30, 2009, our total stockholders’ equity was $63.5 million and our equity to asset ratio was 7.69%. At September 30, 2009, our Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.17% compared to 12.57% at December 31, 2008, while our total risk-based capital ratio was 13.45% compared to 13.82% at December 31, 2008. As of September 30, 2009, we had capital in excess of the requirements for an “adequately-capitalized” bank holding company. At September 30, 2009, the Bank’s Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.21% compared to 10.97% at December 31, 2008, while our total risk-based capital ratio was 13.49% compared to 12.22% at December 31, 2008. As of September 30, 2009, the Bank had capital in excess of the requirements for a “well-capitalized” institution. During the first quarter of 2009, the Company contributed its subsidiary Blue Valley Building Corp. to the Bank, which resulted in $8.3 million in additional capital at the Bank.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As a continuing part of our financial strategy, we attempt to manage the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on our net interest income. This effort entails providing a reasonable balance between interest rate risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and maintenance of yield. Our funds management policy is established by our Bank Board of Directors and monitored by our Asset/Liability Management Committee. Our funds management policy sets standards within which we are expected to operate. These standards include guidelines for exposure to interest rate fluctuations, liquidity, loan limits as a percentage of funding sources, exposure to correspondent banks and brokers, and reliance on non-core deposits. Our funds management policy also establishes the reporting requirements to our Bank Board of Directors. Our investment policy complements our funds management policy by establishing criteria by which we may purchase securities. These criteria include approved types of securities, brokerage sources, terms of investment, quality standards, and diversification. Our liquidity contingency funding plan is established by our Bank Board of Directors and monitored by our Asset/Liability Management Committee. Our liquidity contingency funding plan sets guidelines for the Company to monitor and control its liquidity position as well as ensure appropriate contingency liquidity plans are actively in place and consistent with the current and forecasted needs of the Company.
We use asset/liability modeling software to analyze the Company’s current sensitivity to instantaneous and permanent changes in interest rates. The system simulates the Company’s asset and liability base and projects future net interest income results under several interest rate assumptions. This allows management to view how changes in interest rates will affect the spread between the yield received on assets and the cost of deposits and borrowed funds.
The asset/liability modeling software is also used to analyze the net economic value of equity at risk under instantaneous shifts in interest rates. The “net economic value of equity at risk” is defined as the market value of assets less the market value of liabilities plus/minus the market value of any off-balance sheet positions. By effectively looking at the present value of all future cash flows on or off the balance sheet, the net economic value of equity modeling takes a longer-term view of interest rate risk.
We strive to maintain a position such that current changes in interest rates will not affect net interest income or the economic value of equity by more than 5%, per 50 basis points. The following table sets forth the estimated percentage change in the Bank of Blue Valley’s net interest income over the next twelve month period and net economic value of equity at risk at September 30, 2009 based on the indicated instantaneous and permanent changes in interest rates.
                 
    Net Interest   Net Economic
    Income   Value of
Changes in Interest Rates   (next 12 months)   Equity at Risk
200 basis point rise
    3.27 %     (5.17 )%
Base Rate Scenario
           
200 basis point decline
    (.87) %     (2.65 )%
The above table indicates that, at September 30, 2009, in the event of a sudden and sustained increase in prevailing market rates, our net interest income would be expected to increase. This is a result of an increase in our interest-bearing demand deposit balances, specifically our performance checking accounts. The increase in interest-bearing demand deposit balances provides the

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Company with greater control over the cost of its funding base and enables the Company to expand its net interest margin in an increasing or decreasing rate environment. The Bank has placed floors on its loans over the last several years which would limit the decline in yield earned on the loan portfolio in a declining rate environment while the cost of funding would decrease resulting in a greater net interest margin. Another consideration in a rising interest rate scenario is the impact of mortgage financing, which would likely decline, leading to lower loans held for sale fee income, though the impact is difficult to quantify or project. In the decreasing rate scenarios, the adjustable rate assets (loans) reprice to lower rates faster than our liabilities, but our liabilities – long-term FHLB advances and existing time deposits – would not decrease in rate as much as market rates. In addition, fixed rate loans might experience an increase in prepayments, further decreasing yields on earning assets and causing net income to decrease.
The above table also indicates that, at September 30, 2009, in the event of a sudden increase or decrease in prevailing market rates, the economic value of our equity would decrease. Given our current asset/liability position, a 200 basis point decline in interest rates will result in a decrease in the economic value of our equity as the change in estimated loss on liabilities exceeds the change in estimated gain on assets in these interest rate scenarios. Currently, under a falling rate environment, the Company’s estimated market value of loans could increase as a result of fixed rate loans, net of possible prepayments. However, the estimated market value increase in fixed rate loans is offset by time deposits unable to reprice to lower rates immediately and fixed-rate callable advances from FHLBank. The likelihood of advances being called in a decreasing rate environment is diminished resulting in the advances existing until final maturity, which has the effect of lowering the economic value of equity. Given our current asset/liability position, a 200 basis point increase in interest rates will result in a lower economic value of our equity due to the estimated loss of liabilities and assets in this interest rate scenario. Currently, under an increasing rate environment, the Company’s estimated market value of loans could decrease slightly due to fixed rate loans and investments with rates lower than market rates. These assets have a likelihood to remain until maturity in this rate environment. However, the estimated market value decrease in fixed rate loans and investment securities if offset by time deposits unable to reprice to higher rates immediately and fixed-rate callable advances from FHLBank. The likelihood of advances being called in a rising rate environment increases resulting in advances being repriced prior to maturity.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
In accordance with Item 307 of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company (the “Certifying Officers”) have conducted evaluations of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. As defined under Sections 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the term “disclosure controls and procedures” means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive officer or officers and principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Certifying Officers have reviewed the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and have concluded that those disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In compliance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, (18 U.S.C. 1350), each of the Certifying Officers executed an Officer’s Certification included in this Quarterly Report on 10-Q.
As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, there have not been any significant changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

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Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are periodically involved in routine litigation incidental to our business. We are not a party to any pending litigation that we believe is likely to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
No changes
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Not applicable
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not applicable
Item 5. Other Information
The Board of Directors of Blue Valley Ban Corp and its wholly owned subsidiary, Bank of Blue Valley, entered into a written agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City as of November 4, 2009. This agreement is a result of the recent examination that was completed by the regulators in May 2009, and relates primarily to the Bank’s asset quality. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company and the Bank agreed, among other things, to submit an enhanced written plan to strengthen credit risk management practices and improve the Bank’s position on past due loans, classified loans, and other real estate owned; review and revise its allowance for loan and lease loss methodology and maintain an adequate allowance for loan loss; maintain sufficient capital at the Company and Bank level; and improve the Bank’s earnings and overall condition. The Company and Bank have also agreed not to increase or guarantee any debt, purchase or redeem any shares of stock, or declare or pay any dividends without prior written approval from the Federal Reserve Bank. Progress on these items has been made since the recent completion of the examination and management and the Board are committed to resolving all of the items addressed by the regulators in the agreement. The Board of Directors believes the enhanced procedures contemplated by the agreement will be beneficial to the Bank’s future operations and success.
Item 6. Exhibits
EXHIBITS
  11.   Computation of Earnings Per Share. Please see p. 11.
 
  15.   Letter regarding Unaudited Interim Financial Information
 
  31.1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
 
  31.2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
 
  32.1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted 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.
         
  Blue Valley Ban Corp.
 
 
Date: November 6, 2009  By:   /s/ Robert D. Regnier    
    Robert D. Regnier, President and   
    Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer) 
 
 
     
Date: November 6, 2009  By:   /s/ Mark A. Fortino    
    Mark A. Fortino, Chief Financial Officer   
    (Principal Financial [and Accounting] Officer)   

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