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Note 6 - Goodwill and Core Deposit Premiums
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
NOTE 6:                      GOODWILL AND CORE DEPOSIT PREMIUMS

Goodwill is tested annually for impairment.  If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying amount, goodwill impairment is indicated and goodwill is written down to its implied fair value.  Subsequent increases in goodwill value are not recognized in the financial statements.

Core deposit premiums are periodically evaluated as to the recoverability of their carrying value.

The carrying basis and accumulated amortization of core deposit premiums (net of core deposit premiums that were fully amortized) at June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, were as follows:

 
 
June 30,
    December 31,  
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
 
             
Gross carrying amount
  $ 7,885     $ 7,885  
Accumulated amortization
    (5,870 )     (5,422 )
                 
Net core deposit premiums
  $ 2,015     $ 2,463  

Core deposit premium amortization expense recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, was $448,000 and $388,000, respectively.  The Company’s estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2011 is $88,000, and for each of the following four years is:

2012 – $469,000; 2013 – $416,000; 2014 – $175,000; and 2015 – $151,000.