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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10 - Q

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005

 

or

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from                      to                     

 

Commission File Number 0-13396

 

CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Pennsylvania   25-1450605

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

County National Bank

1 South Second Street

P.O. Box 42

Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code, (814) 765-9621

 

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 periods that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

Yes x    No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

 

Yes x    No ¨

 

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock as of May 5, 2005

 

COMMON STOCK: $1.00 PAR VALUE 9,120,256 SHARES

 



 

INDEX

 

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Sequential
Page
Number


         

ITEM 1. – Financial Statements (unaudited)

    

PAGE 3.

   Consolidated Balance Sheets - March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004     

PAGE 4.

   Consolidated Statements of Income - Quarters ending March 31, 2005 and 2004     

PAGE 5.

   Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ending March 31, 2005 and 2004     

PAGE 6.

   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – three months ending March 31, 2005 and 2004     

PAGE 7.

   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements     

ITEM 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis

    

PAGE 11.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     

ITEM 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures

    

PAGE 16.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk     

ITEM 4 – Controls and Procedures

    

PAGE 16.

   Controls and Procedures     

 

PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION

PAGE 17.

   ITEM 1   Legal Proceedings

PAGE 17.

   ITEM 2   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

PAGE 17.

   ITEM 3   Defaults Upon Senior Securities

PAGE 17.

   ITEM 4   Submission of Matters for Security Holders Vote

PAGE 17.

   ITEM 5   Other Information

PAGE 17.

   ITEM 6   Exhibits

PAGE 18.

   Signatures    

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

 

     (unaudited)        
(Dollars in thousands)    March 31,
2004


    Dec. 31,
2004


 

ASSETS

                

Cash and due from banks

   $ 13,299     $ 14,296  

Interest bearing deposits with other financial institutions

     9,165       15,616  
    


 


Total cash and cash equivalents

     22,464       29,912  

Securities available for sale

     177,251       164,202  

Loans held for sale

     3,329       3,499  

Loans and leases

     481,153       482,048  

Less: unearned discount

     79       111  

Less: allowance for loan losses

     5,587       5,585  
    


 


NET LOANS

     475,487       476,352  

FHLB and Federal Reserve Stock

     4,363       4,792  

Premises and equipment, net

     14,161       13,761  

Bank owned life insurance

     13,363       13,182  

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

     8,010       7,655  

Mortgage servicing rights

     404       411  

Goodwill

     10,821       10,821  

Intangible, net

     551       630  
    


 


TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 730,204     $ 725,217  
    


 


LIABILITIES

                

Deposits:

                

Non-interest bearing deposits

   $ 72,909     $ 71,968  

Interest bearing deposits

     529,411       524,937  
    


 


TOTAL DEPOSITS

     602,320       596,905  

Short-term borrowings

     2,000       2,000  

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     40,000       40,000  

Accrued interest and other liabilities

     7,306       7,292  

Subordinated debentures

     10,310       10,310  
    


 


TOTAL LIABILITIES

     661,936       656,507  

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                

Common stock $1.00 par value

                

Authorized 10,000,000 shares

                

Issued 9,233,750 shares

     9,234       9,234  

Additional

     4,142       4,243  

Retained earnings

     55,193       54,347  

Treasury stock, at cost

                

(117,924 shs for March 2005, and 123,240 shs for December 2004)

     (1,653 )     (1,796 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     1,352       2,682  
    


 


TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     68,268       68,710  
    


 


TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 730,204     $ 725,217  
    


 


 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)

 

CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

     THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,

     2005

   2004

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME

             

Loans including fees

   $ 7,931    $ 7,527

Deposits with other financial institutions

     66      12

Federal funds sold

     83      18

Securities:

             

Taxable

     1,176      1,065

Tax-exempt

     468      521

Dividends

     72      93
    

  

TOTAL INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME

     9,796      9,236
    

  

INTEREST EXPENSE

             

Deposits

     2,871      2,628

Borrowed funds

     659      628
    

  

TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE

     3,530      3,256
    

  

Net interest income

     6,266      5,980

Provision for loan losses

     167      300
    

  

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION

     6,099      5,680
    

  

OTHER INCOME

             

Trust & asset management fees

     220      248

Service charges on deposit accounts

     885      850

Other service charges and fees

     132      128

Securities gains

     —        169

Gains on sale of loans

     34      23

Bank owned life insurance earnings

     181      126

Other

     124      166
    

  

TOTAL OTHER INCOME

     1,576      1,710
    

  

OTHER EXPENSES

             

Salaries

     1,878      1,817

Employee benefits

     764      710

Net occupancy expense of premises

     702      679

Amortization of intangibles

     128      129

Other

     1,638      1,489
    

  

TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES

     5,110      4,824
    

  

Income before income taxes

     2,565      2,566

Applicable income taxes

     518      551
    

  

NET INCOME

   $ 2,047    $ 2,015
    

  

EARNINGS PER SHARE, BASED ON WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

             

Net income, basic

   $ 0.22    $ 0.22

Net income, diluted

   $ 0.22    $ 0.22

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE

             

Cash dividends per share

   $ 0.13    $ 0.13

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,


     2005

    2004

Net Income

   $ 2,047     $ 2,015

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

              

Unrealized gains/(losses) on securities:

              

Unrealized gains/(losses) arising during the period

     (1,330 )     638

Reclassified adjustment for accumulated gains included in net income, net of tax

     —         110
    


 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

     (1,330 )     748
    


 

Comprehensive income

   $ 717     $ 2,763
    


 

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)

 

CNB Financial Corporation

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31

 
     2005

    2004

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                

Net Income

   $ 2,047     $ 2,015  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operations:

                

Provision for loan losses

     167       300  

Depreciation and amortization

     463       435  

Amortization and accretion and deferred loan fees

     60       58  

Deferred Taxes

     443       (50 )

Security Gains

     —         (169 )

Gain on sale of loans

     (34 )     (24 )

Net gains on dispositions of acquired property

     (16 )     (18 )

Proceeds from sale of loans

     2,889       1,658  

Origination of loans for sale

     (2,685 )     (2,677 )

Increase in Bank Owned Life Insurance

     (181 )     (126 )

Changes in:

                

Interest receivable and other assets

     (584 )     (1,160 )

Interest payable and other liabilities

     287       (1,600 )
    


 


Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     2,856       (1,358 )

Cash flows from investing activities:

                

Proceeds from maturities of:

                

Securities available for sale

     9,818       11,839  

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

     0       3,271  

Purchase of securities available for sale

     (25,058 )     (8,613 )

Loan origination and payments, net

     785       (12,598 )

Sale of Federal Reserve Bank Stock and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

     429       334  

Net, purchase of premises and equipment

     (735 )     (186 )

Proceeds from the sale of foreclosed assets

     201       159  
    


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     (14,560 )     (5,794 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

                

Net change in:

                

Checking, money market and savings accounts

     19,871       3,070  

Certificates of deposit

     (14,456 )     6,176  

Treasury stock purchased

     (306 )     (29 )

Proceeds from sale of treasury stock

     349       212  

Cash dividends paid

     (1,202 )     (1,180 )

Net advances from short-term borrowings

     —         680  
    


 


Net cash provided by financing activities

     4,256       8,929  

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (7,448 )     1,777  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     29,912       20,981  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 22,464     $ 22,758  
    


 


Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

                

Cash paid during the period for:

                

Interest

   $ 3,456     $ 3,154  

Income Taxes

   $ 260     $ 232  

Supplemental non cash disclosures:

                

Transfers to other real estate owned

   $ 12     $ 125  

 

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CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(UNAUDITED)

 

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and in compliance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Because this report is based on an interim period, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted.

 

In the opinion of Management of the registrant, the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the quarters ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and the results of operations for the period. The financial performance reported for CNB Financial Corporation (the Corporation) for the three month period ended March 31, 2005 is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. This information should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s Annual Report to shareholders and Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2004.

 

COMMON STOCK PLAN

 

The Corporation has a common stock plan for key employees and independent directors. The Stock Incentive Plan, which is administered by the Executive Compensation and Personnel Committee, comprised of independent members of the Board of Directors, provides for the issuance of up to 625,000 shares of common stock in the form of nonqualified options. The Corporation applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25 and related interpretations in accounting for its common stock plan. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized for the plans. No stock options were granted during the first quarter of 2005 or 2004.

 

As required by SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” as amended by SFAS 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure,” the Corporation provides pro forma net income and pro forma earnings per share disclosures.

 

The following table illustrates the effects of stock options on pro forma net income and pro forma earnings per share at March 31, 2005 and 2004 (in thousands except per share data):

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,


 
     2005

    2004

 

Net income, as reported

   $ 2,047     $ 2,015  

Pro forma compensation expense, net of tax

     (21 )     (20 )
    


 


Pro forma net income

   $ 2,026     $ 1,995  
    


 


Earnings per share - basic

                

As reported

   $ 0.22     $ 0.22  

Pro forma

     0.22       0.22  

Earnings per share - diluted

                

As reported

   $ 0.22     $ 0.22  

Pro forma

     0.22       0.22  

 

EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares determined for the basic computation plus the dilutive effect of potential common shares issuable under stock options. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, 110,500 and 56,250 shares under option, respectively, were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation as they were anti-dilutive.

 

The computation of basic and diluted EPS is shown below (in thousands except per share data):

 

     Three Months
Ended March 31,


     2005

   2004

Net income

   $ 2,047    $ 2,015
    

  

Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic)

     9,122      9,147

Effect of stock options

     50      67
    

  

Weighted-average common shares outstanding (diluted)

     9,172      9,214
    

  

Earnings per share:

             

Basic

   $ 0.22    $ 0.22

Diluted

     0.22      0.22

 

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SECURITIES

 

Securities at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 (in thousands) are as follows:

 

     March 31, 2005

   December 31, 2004

    

Amortized

Cost


   Unrealized

   

Fair

Value


  

Amortized

Cost


   Unrealized

   

Fair

Value


        Gains

   Losses

          Gains

   Losses

   

Securities available for sale:

                                                         

U.S. Treasury

   $ 13,559    $ —      $ (142 )   $ 13,417    $ 13,096    $ —      $ (85 )   $ 13,011

U.S. Government agencies and corporations

     30,522      —        (496 )     30,026      30,563      —        (303 )     30,260

Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions

     39,967      1,937      (10 )     41,894      41,712      2,567      —         44,279

Mortgage-backed securities

     47,939      134      (434 )     47,639      40,489      241      (50 )     40,680

Corporate notes and bonds

     35,344      1,059      (258 )     36,145      26,404      1,558      (97 )     27,865

Marketable equity securities

     7,837      534      (241 )     8,130      7,811      665      (369 )     8,107
    

  

  


 

  

  

  


 

Total Securities available for sale

   $ 175,168    $ 3,664    $ (1,581 )   $ 177,251    $ 160,075    $ 5,031    $ (904 )   $ 164,202
    

  

  


 

  

  

  


 

 

At March 31, 2005, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders’ equity.

 

Securities with unrealized losses at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are as follows:

 

March 31, 2005

 

     Less than 12 Months

    12 Months or More

    Total

 
     Fair
Value


   Unrealized
Loss


    Fair
Value


   Unrealized
Loss


    Fair
Value


   Unrealized
Loss


 

Description of Securities

                                             

U.S. Treasury

   $ 12,918    $ (142 )   $ —      $ —       $ 12,918    $ (142 )

U.S. Gov’t Agencies & Corps

     25,650      (357 )     4,376      (139 )     30,026      (496 )

Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions

     1,754      (10 )     —        —         1,754      (10 )

Mortgage-Backed Sec.

     31,739      (428 )     735      (6 )     32,474      (434 )

Corporate Notes and Bonds

     6,399      (180 )     4,837      (78 )     11,236      (258 )

Marketable Equity Securities

     749      (32 )     5,266      (209 )     6,015      (241 )
    

  


 

  


 

  


     $ 79,209    $ (1,149 )   $ 15,214    $ (432 )   $ 94,423    $ (1,581 )
    

  


 

  


 

  


December 31, 2004                                              
     Less than 12 Months

    12 Months or More

    Total

 
     Fair
Value


   Unrealized
Loss


    Fair
Value


   Unrealized
Loss


    Fair
Value


   Unrealized
Loss


 

Description of Securities

                                             

U.S. Treasury

   $ 11,023    $ (74 )   $ 1,988    $ (11 )   $ 13,011    $ (85 )

U.S. Gov’t Agencies & Corps

     23,282      (243 )     5,977      (60 )     29,259      (303 )

Mortgage-Backed Sec.

     11,429      (42 )     2,544      (8 )     13,973      (50 )

Corporate Notes and Bonds

     500      (7 )     3,779      (90 )     4,279      (97 )

Marketable Equity Securities

     81      (18 )     1,676      (351 )     1,757      (369 )
    

  


 

  


 

  


     $ 46,315    $ (384 )   $ 15,964    $ (520 )   $ 62,279    $ (904 )
    

  


 

  


 

  


 

The Corporation evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis, or more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. Consideration is given to the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, and the intent and ability of the Corporation to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the corporation may consider whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition. The following comments relate to those securities which have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months.

 

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Included in the $432,000 of unrealized losses at March 31, 2005 on investment securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or more are $207,000 of unrealized loss on a preferred stock issuance of the FHLMC with a cost basis of $1,500,000. The dividend rate on this preferred stock is indexed to the two year constant maturity treasury plus twenty basis points with a reset date of June 30, 2005. Management believes that the market value of this security is largely interest rate driven and will recover if interest rates remain at current levels or rise as projected while the security approaches its reset date. As the Corporation has the intent and ability to hold this security for the period of time necessary for recovery, it was not considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

 

Unrealized losses on other securities, which compromise the remainder of the $432,000, were not individually significant and also considered to be temporary in nature.

 

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In April 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a new rule that amends the compliance dates for Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (FAS No. 123R). The Statement requires that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements and that this cost be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. FAS No. 123 (Revised 2004) covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. The Corporation will adopt FAS No. 123 (Revised 2004) on January 1, 2006 and is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Corporation’s results of operations.

 

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CONSOLIDATED YIELD COMPARISONS

 

CNB Financial Corporation

 

Average Balances and Net Interest Margin

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Three Month Periods Ended

     March 31, 2005

   March 31,2004

     Average
Balance


    Annual
Rate


    Interest
Inc./Exp.


   Average
Balance


    Annual
Rate


    Interest
Inc./Exp.


Assets

                                         

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

   $ 6,012     4.39 %   $ 66    $ 1,754     2.74 %   $ 12

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell

     7,972     4.16 %     83      6,686     1.08 %     18

Investment Securities:

                                         

Taxable

     126,903     3.71 %     1,176      113,959     3.74 %     1,065

Tax-Exempt (1)

     39,089     6.63 %     648      43,733     6.93 %     758

Equity Investments (1)

     12,252     2.91 %     89      13,600     3.50 %     119
    


 

 

  


 

 

Total Investments

     192,228     4.29 %     2,062      179,732     4.39 %     1,972

Loans

                                         

Commercial (1)

     184,270     6.61 %     3,045      172,575     5.95 %     2,569

Mortgage (1)

     265,535     6.59 %     4,377      258,790     6.66 %     4,310

Installment

     27,828     8.81 %     613      31,573     8.53 %     673

Leasing

     1,740     6.21 %     27      5,214     6.83 %     89
    


 

 

  


 

 

Total loans (2)

     479,373     6.73 %     8,062      468,152     6.53 %     7,641
    


 

 

  


 

 

Total earning assets

     671,601     6.03 %     10,124      647,884     5.94 %     9,613

Non Interest Bearing Assets

                                         

Cash & Due From Banks

     16,774             —        13,879             —  

Premises & Equipment

     14,184             —        12,863             —  

Other Assets

     39,405             —        41,504             —  

Allowance for Possible Loan Losses

     (5,586 )           —        (5,840 )           —  
    


 

 

  


 

 

Total Non-interest earning assets

     64,777     —         —        62,406     —         —  
    


 

 

  


 

 

Total Assets

   $ 736,378           $ 10,124    $ 710,290           $ 9,613
    


       

  


       

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                                         

Interest-Bearing Deposits

                                         

Demand - interest-bearing

   $ 147,964     0.58 %   $ 214    $ 126,382     0.28 %   $ 88

Savings

     74,135     0.60 %     111      77,163     0.62 %     120

Time

     312,696     3.26 %     2,546      313,261     3.09 %     2,420
    


 

 

  


 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

     534,795     2.15 %     2,871      516,806     2.03 %     2,628

Short-term borrowings

     2,000     1.20 %     6      1,860     0.86 %     4

Long-term borrowings

     40,000     5.02 %     502      40,000     5.06 %     506

Trust Preferred Securities

     10,310     5.86 %     151      10,000     4.72 %     118
    


 

 

  


 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     587,105     2.41 %     3,530      568,666     2.29 %     3,256

Demand - non-interest-bearing

     72,363             —        65,389     —         —  

Other liabilities

     7,808             —        8,149     —         —  
    


       

  


 

 

Total Liabilities

     667,276             3,530      642,204             3,256

Shareholders’ equity

     69,102             —        68,086     —         —  
    


       

  


 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 736,378             3,530    $ 710,290             3,256
    


 

 

  


 

 

Interest income/earning assets

           6.03 %     10,124            5.94 %     9,613

Interest expense/interest bearing liabilities

           2.41 %     3,530            2.29 %     3,256
            

 

          

 

Net Interest Spread

           3.62 %   $ 6,594            3.64 %   $ 6,357
            

 

          

 

Interest Income/Interest Earning Assets

           6.03 %   $ 10,124            5.94 %   $ 9,613

Interest expense/Interest Earning Assets

           2.10 %     3,530            2.01 %     3,256
            

 

          

 

Net Interest Margin

           3.93 %   $ 6,594            3.92 %   $ 6,357
            

 

          

 

 

(1) The amounts are reflected on a fully tax equity basis using the federal statutory rate of 35% in 2005 and 2004, adjusted for certain tax preferences

 

(2) Average outstanding includes the average balance outstanding of all non-accrual loans. Loans consist of the average of total loans less average unearned income. The amount of loan fees included in the interest income on loans is not material.

 

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ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

The following discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial statements of the Corporation is presented to provide insight into management’s assessment of financial results. The Corporation’s primary subsidiary County National Bank (the “Bank”) provides financial services to individuals and businesses within the Bank’s market area made up of the west central Pennsylvania counties of Clearfield, Cambria, Centre, Elk, Jefferson, and McKean. County National Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System and subject to regulation, supervision and examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”).

 

The market area that County National Bank operates in is rural in nature. The customer makeup consists of small business and individuals. The health of the economy in the region is mixed with unemployment rates running high in most of our market areas except Centre County.

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $22,464,000 at March 31,2005 compared to $29,912,000 on December 31, 2004. During the first quarter, the Corporation used cash to purchase securities in its available for sale portfolio which was the primary reason for the decrease.

 

Management believes the liquidity needs of the Corporation are satisfied by the current balance of cash and cash equivalents, readily available access to traditional funding sources, and the portion of the investment and loan portfolios that mature within one year. These sources of funds will enable the Corporation to meet cash obligations and off-balance sheet commitments as they come due.

 

SECURITIES

 

Securities increased approximately $13,049,000 or 7.9% since December 31, 2004. The increase the result of purchases made in variable rate securities to take advantage of the rising interest rate environment. The Corporation generally buys into the market over time and does not attempt to “time” its transactions. In doing this, the highs and lows of the market are averaged into the portfolio and minimize the overall effect of different rate environments.

 

Management monitors the earnings performance and the effectiveness of the liquidity of the securities portfolio on a regular basis through Asset / Liability Committee (“ALCO’) meetings. The ALCO also reviews and manages interest rate risk for the Corporation. Through active balance sheet management and analysis of the securities portfolio, the Corporation maintains sufficient liquidity to satisfy depositor requirements and various credit needs of its customers.

 

LOANS

 

The Corporation’s lending is focused on the west central Pennsylvania market and consists principally of commercial lending primarily to locally owned small businesses and retail lending which includes single-family residential mortgages and other consumer lending. The Corporation’s loan demand was flat during the first three months of 2005. At March 31, 2005, the Corporation had $475,487,000 in loans and leases outstanding, net of unearned discount, a decrease of $865,000 (or 0.18%) since December 31, 2004. The flat loan demand in the first quarter was anticipated by management based on our knowledge of the business cycles of the industries in our market area. The Corporation is beginning to see a significant increase in loan demand and anticipates growth in the second and third quarter of 2005.

 

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ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES

 

The allowance for loan and lease losses is established by provisions for losses in the loan and lease portfolio as well as overdrafts in deposit accounts. These provisions are charged against current income. Loans leases and overdrafts deemed not collectible are charged-off against the allowance while any subsequent collections are recorded as recoveries and increase the allowance.

 

The table below shows activity within the allowance account:

 

($’s in thousands)


   March 31, 2005

    Periods Ending
Dec. 31, 2004


    March 31, 2005

 
                          

Balance at beginning of Period

   $ 5,585     $ 5,764     $ 5,764  

Charge-offs:

                        

Commercial and financial

     1       51       —    

Commercial mortgages

     42       226       40  

Residential mortgages

     40       147       94  

Installment

     97       409       86  

Lease receivables

     0       30       12  

Overdrafts

     62       236       —    
    


 


 


       242       1,099       232  

Recoveries:

                        

Commercial and financial

     —         1       —    

Commercial mortgages

     18       13       12  

Residential mortgages

     —         20       —    

Installment

     26       56       10  

Lease receivables

     1       9       1  

Overdrafts

     32       21       —    
    


 


 


       77       120       23  
    


 


 


Net charge-offs:

     (165 )     (979 )     (209 )

Provision for loan losses

     167       800       300  
    


 


 


Balance at end-of-period

   $ 5,587     $ 5,585     $ 5,855  
    


 


 


Loans, net of unearned

   $ 481,074     $ 481,937     $ 470,770  

Allowance to net loans

     1.16 %     1.16 %     1.24 %

Net charge-offs to average loans

     0.13 %     0.17 %     0.17 %

 

The adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses is subject to a formal analysis by the credit administrator of the Bank. As part of the formal analysis, delinquencies and losses are monitored monthly. The loan portfolio is divided into several categories in order to better analyze the entire pool. First is a selection of criticized loans that is given a specific reserve. The remaining loans are pooled, by category, into these segments:

 

Reviewed

 

    Commercial and financial

 

    Commercial mortgages

 

Homogeneous

 

    Residential real estate

 

    Installment

 

    Lease receivables

 

    Credit cards

 

    Overdrafts

 

The reviewed loan pools are further segregated into three categories: substandard, doubtful and unclassified. Historical loss factors are calculated for each pool excluding overdrafts based on the previous eight quarters of experience. The homogeneous pools are evaluated by analyzing the historical loss factors from the most previous quarter end and the two most recent year ends. The historical loss factors for both the reviewed and homogeneous pools are adjusted based on these six qualitative factors:

 

    Levels of and trends in delinquencies and non-accruals

 

    Trends in volume and terms of loans

 

    Effects of any changes in lending policies and procedures

 

    Experience, ability and depth of management

 

    National and local economic trends and conditions

 

    Concentrations of credit

 

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The methodology described above was created using the experience of our credit administrator, guidance from the regulatory agencies, expertise of our loan review partner, and discussions with our peers. The resulting factors are applied to the pool balances in order to estimate the inherent risk of loss within each pool.

 

The allowance coverage of net loans has remained relatively flat over the past three months. Through the analysis methodology detailed above, the coverage during the first quarter was considered appropriate and adequate based on the Corporation’s current risk profile. The adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses is subject to a formal analysis by an independent loan review analyst, as well as our internal credit administrator, and is deemed to be adequate to absorb probable incurred losses in the portfolio as of March 31, 2005.

 

Management continues to closely monitor loan delinquency and loan losses. Non-performing assets, which include loans 90 or more days past due, non-accrual loans and other real estate owned, were $3,088,000 or 0.42% of total assets on March 31, 2005 compared to $2,690,000 or 0.37% on December 31, 2004. The increase was caused by one large commercial real estate loan which management placed on nonaccrual in the last month of the first quarter due to the borrower’s inability to make regular payments. The bank has a first lien on the commercial property and considers its risk of loss to be minimal. Without this loan, the ratio at March 31, 2005 would have been approximately 0.33%.

 

FUNDING SOURCES

 

The Corporation considers deposits, short-term borrowings, and term debt when evaluating funding sources. Traditional deposits continue to be the main focus for source of funds in the Corporation, reaching $602,320,000 at March 31, 2005. Deposits have increased only 0.91% since year-end 2004. The Corporation is currently implementing strategies to lower its cost of funds from interest bearing deposits. These strategies, combined with aggressive marketing of non-interest bearing deposit products, are anticipated to keep overall deposit growth flat while shifting more dollars into lower interest bearing deposits throughout 2005.

 

The Corporation utilizes term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) to meet funding needs not accommodated by deposit growth. Management plans to maintain access to short and long-term FHLB borrowings as an appropriate funding source.

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

The Corporation’s capital continues to provide a base for profitable growth. Total shareholders’ equity was $68,268,000 at March 31, 2005 compared to $68,710,000 at December 31, 2004, a decrease of $442,000 or 0.64%. In the first three months of 2005, the Corporation earned $2,047,000 and declared dividends of $1,202,000, a dividend payout ratio of 58.7% of net income. This growth was offset by a decline in the securities market value as discussed below.

 

The securities in the Corporation’s portfolio are classified as available for sale making the Corporation’s balance sheet more sensitive to the changing market value of investments. The Federal Open Market Committee raised the federal discount rate by fifty basis points in the first quarter. This situation affected the market value of various securities in the Corporation’s portfolio and caused a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income, included in shareholders’ equity, of $1,330,000 since December 31, 2004.

 

The Corporation has also complied with the standards of capital adequacy mandated by the banking regulators. Bank regulators have established “risk-based” capital requirements designed to measure capital adequacy. Risk-based capital ratios reflect the relative risks of various assets banks hold in their portfolios. A weight category of 0% (lowest risk assets), 20%, 50%, or 100% (highest risk assets), is assigned to each asset on the balance sheet. The Corporation’s total risk-based capital ratio of 12.85% at March 31, 2005 is above the well-capitalized standard of 10%. The Corporation’s Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.82% is above the well-capitalized minimum of 6%. The leverage ratio at March 31,2005 was 9.01%, also above the well-capitalized standard of 5%. The Corporation is well capitalized as measured by the federal regulatory agencies. The ratios provide quantitative data demonstrating the strength and future

 

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opportunities for use of the Corporation’s capital base. Management continues to evaluate risk-based capital ratios and the capital position of the Corporation as part of its strategic decision making process.

 

LIQUIDITY AND INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY

 

Liquidity measures an organizations’ ability to meet cash obligations as they come due. The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows presented on page 6 of the accompanying unaudited financial statements provides analysis of the Corporation’s cash and cash equivalents. Additionally, management considers that portion of the loan and investment portfolio that matures within one year as part of the Corporation’s liquid assets. The Corporation’s liquidity is monitored by the ALCO Committee, which establishes and monitors ranges of acceptable liquidity. Management feels the Corporation’s current liquidity and interest rate position is acceptable.

 

OFF BALANCE SHEET ACTIVITIES

 

Some financial instruments, such as loan commitments, credit lines, letters of credit and overdraft protection, are issued to meet customer financing needs. The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk was as follows at March 31, 2005:

 

Commitments to extend credit

   $ 118,581

Standby letters of credit

     10,962
    

     $ 129,543
    

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

OVERVIEW OF THE INCOME STATEMENT

 

The Corporation’s net income of $2,047,000 in the first three months of 2005 was relatively consistent with the $2,015,000 the Corporation earned in the first quarter of 2004. The earnings per diluted share for the respective periods were also consistent at $0.22.

 

INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE

 

Net interest income totaled $6,266,000 in the first quarter, an increase of $286,000 (or 4.8%) over the first quarter of 2004. Total interest income increased by $560,000 (or 6.1%) while interest expense increased by $274,000 (or 8.4%) when compared to the first quarter of 2004. The resulting modest increase in net interest income as compared to the first quarter of 2004 is primarily the result of the growth of the Corporation’s earning assets over the prior year as well as an increase in yields partially offset by an increase in the cost of funds. See page 9 for a yield comparison between periods.

 

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

The Corporation recorded a provision for loan and lease losses of $167,000 in the first quarter of 2005 as compared to $300,000 in the first quarter of 2004. As part of the in-depth analysis as previously described, it has been determined that the credit risk of the Corporation is showing positive trends and therefore a lesser provision is required. In short, based on managements’ evaluation of problem loans, criticized assets and charge-offs in the loan portfolio and the overall effects of the economy, the analysis indicates that the allowance provision appears to be adequate. The reduced provision in the current year will create a decrease in the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses as a percentage of total loans while still maintaining adequate coverage of our loan and lease portfolio.

 

OTHER INCOME

 

Other income decreased $134,000 (or 7.8%) in the first quarter of 2005 when compared to the same period in 2004. The primary reason for the decrease is that the Corporation had no realized security gains in the first quarter of 2005 as compared to $169,000 in the first quarter of 2004.

 

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OTHER EXPENSE

 

Other expense increased $286,000 or 5.9% during the first quarter of 2005 when compared to the same period in 2004. The increase was not concentrated in any one area or line item but was primarily the result of the Corporations increasing costs for salaries, employee benefits, advertising and insurance.

 

RETURN ON ASSETS

 

For the three month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, the Corporation’s return on average assets (“ROA”) totaled 1.15%.

 

RETURN ON EQUITY

 

The Corporation’s return on average shareholder’s equity (“ROE”) in the first three months was 12.56% compared to 13.09% for the same period in 2004.

 

FEDERAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 

Federal income tax expense was $518,000 in the first quarter of 2005 as compared to $551,000 in the first quarter of 2004 resulting in an effective tax rate of 20.2% and 21.5%, respectively.

 

FUTURE OUTLOOK

 

The focus of management for 2005 is to maintain a favorable cost of funds. As mentioned in the “Funding Sources” section of this report, management is currently implementing certain strategies to accomplish this focus including reducing the cost of funds for our traditional certificates of deposit as well as deriving more funding from our lower cost deposit products. Deposit growth was minimal during the first quarter and is expected to be flat throughout much of 2005. In addition to deposits, the traditional funding source for the Corporation, we will continue to manage potential earnings enhancement opportunities using other borrowings such as those through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh as there are certain interest rate environments that allow for pricing opportunities from such borrowings.

 

Although loan growth was flat during the first quarter, management is beginning to see increased loan demand in the second quarter and expects this demand to continue through the second and third quarters. To increase profitability management will continue to implement a loan pricing approach that projects a desired return on investment for each proposal.

 

The interest rate environment always plays an important role in the future earnings of the Corporation. During 2004, the Corporation saw declining net interest margins due to a decreased yield on earning assets as compared to 2003. During 2005, management will closely monitor the net interest margin as much of the earnings of the Corporation continue to be derived from interest income. Although the future is uncertain, management believes that interest rates will continue to increase throughout 2005 resulting in increased yields on the Corporations earning assets and ultimately more profitability.

 

Enhancing non-interest income and controlling non-interest expense are important factors in the success of the Corporation. One promising enhancement to non interest income was the introduction of wealth management services to the Corporation’s product mix during 2005. In less than a year the program has more than $8.9 million under management and earnings from this program are projected to eclipse 5% of non-interest income in 2005. Like many growing entities, the Corporation must continue to monitor and manage expenses. One of the tools the Corporation uses to monitor expenses is the efficiency ratio, calculated according to the following: non-interest expense (less amortization of intangibles) as a percentage of fully tax equivalent net interest income and non-interest income (less non-recurring income). For the three months ended March 31, 2005, the Corporation’s efficiency ratio was 60.09% compared to 58.70% for the same period last year. The Corporation strives to manage expenses while recognizing that some such as increasing salary, benefits and occupancy cost are simply the result of continued growth.

 

Management concentrates on return on average equity and earnings per share evaluations, plus other methods, to measure and direct the performance of the Corporation. While past results are not an

 

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indication of future earnings, management feels the Corporation is positioned to enhance performance of normal operations through the remainder of 2005.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The accounting and reporting policies of CNB Financial Corporation are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and conform to general practices within the financial services industry. Accounting and reporting practices for the allowance for loan and lease losses, fair value of securities and mortgage servicing rights are deemed critical since they involve the use of estimates and require significant management judgments. Application of assumptions different than those used by management could result in material changes in CNB Financial Corporation’s financial position or results of operations. Note 1 ( Summary of Significant Accounting Policies), Note 3 (Securities), Note 5 (Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses), and Note 6 (Secondary Mortgage Market Activities), of the 2004 Annual Report and 10-K, provide detail with regard to the Corporation’s accounting for the allowance for loan and lease losses, fair value of securities and for mortgage servicing rights. There have been no significant changes in the application of accounting policies since December 31, 2004.

 

“SAFE HARBOR” STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

 

Certain statements contained in the report that are not historical facts are forward looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. When used herein, the terms “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “believes,” “estimate” or “projected” and similar expressions as they relate to CNB Financial Corporation or its management are intended to identify such forward looking statements. CNB Financial Corporation’s actual results, performance or achievements may materially differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause or contribute to such material differences include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, interest rate environment, competitive conditions in the financial services industry, changes in law, governmental policies and regulations, and rapidly changing technology affecting financial services.

 

ITEM 3

 

QUANTITATIVE & QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

In the course of conducting business activities, the Corporation is exposed to market risk, principally interest rate risk, through the operation of the Bank. Interest rate risk arises from market driven fluctuations in interest rates, which affect cash flows, income, expense and values of all financial instruments. Management and the ALCO Committee of the Board monitor the Corporation’s interest rate risk position. No material changes have occurred during the period in the Bank’s market risk strategy or position, a discussion of which can be found in the SEC Form-10K filed for the period ended December 31, 2004.

 

ITEM 4

 

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Corporation’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are, to the best of their knowledge, effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. Subsequent to the date of their evaluation, our Chief

 

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Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that there were no significant changes in the Corporation’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect its internal controls, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

 

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - None

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Period


  

Total Number

of Shares (or

Units)

Purchased


  

Average

Price Paid

per Share

(or Unit)


  

Total Number of

Shares (or Units)

Purchased as Part

of Publicly

Announced Plans

or Programs


  

Maximum Number (or

Approximate Dollar

Value) of Shares (or

Units) that May Yet Be

Purchased Under the

Plans or Programs


1/1/05 to 1/31/05

   394      15.24    —      362,600

2/1/05 to 2/28/05

   60      15.19    —      362,600

3/1/05 to 3/31/05

   20,000      14.95    20,000    342,600
    
         
    

Total

   20,454    $ 14.96    20,000     
    
         
    

 

Purchases not made in conjunction with the Publicly Announced Plan were made to facilitate employee benefit plans in the form of a 401(k).

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES - None

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS FOR SECURITY HOLDERS VOTE - None

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION - None

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT 31.1    CEO Certification
EXHIBIT 31.2    Principal Financial Officer Certification
EXHIBIT 32    Certifications

 

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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.

 

       

CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

       

(Registrant)

DATE: May 5, 2005

      /s/    WILLIAM F. FALGER        
        William F. Falger
        President and Director
        (Principal Executive Officer)

DATE: May 5, 2005

      /s/    JOSEPH B. BOWER, JR.        
        Joseph B. Bower, Jr.
        Treasurer
        (Principal Financial Officer)
        (Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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