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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 

 
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
First National Community Bancorp, Inc.

 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First National Community Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of First National Community Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three-years in the period ended December 31, 2009, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
 
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), First National Community Bancorp, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated March 10, 2010 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 

 

 
Demetrius & Company, L.L.C.
 
Wayne, New Jersey
March 10, 2010

 


 
 

 
FIRST NATIONAL COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
               
December 31, (in thousands, except share data)
 
2009
 
2008
         
ASSETS
       
Cash and cash equivalents:
       
 
Cash and due from banks
$
24,189
$
18,171
 
Federal funds sold
 
62,175
 
0
   
Total cash and cash equivalents
 
86,364
 
18,171
Securities:
       
 
Available-for-sale, at fair value
 
259,955
 
245,900
 
Held-to-maturity, at cost (fair value $1,788 and $1,774)
 
1,899
 
1,808
 
Federal Reserve Bank and FHLB stock, at cost
 
11,779
 
11,087
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses of $22,502 and $8,254
 
927,324
 
956,674
Bank premises and equipment
 
20,667
 
17,785
Accrued interest receivable
 
4,186
 
4,686
Intangible Assets
 
1,794
 
1,647
Goodwill
 
8,134
 
8,134
Other assets
 
73,309
 
47,867
     
TOTAL ASSETS
$
1,395,411
$
1,313,759
               
LIABILITIES
       
Deposits:
       
 
Demand
$
85,370
$
79,760
 
Interest-bearing demand
 
352,631
 
302,058
 
Savings
 
86,455
 
79,526
 
Time ($100,000 and over)
 
238,839
 
191,052
 
Other time
 
308,313
 
300,496
   
Total deposits
 
1,071,608
 
952,892
               
Borrowed funds
 
217,467
 
245,197
Accrued interest payable
 
2,880
 
4,198
Other liabilities
 
12,323
 
11,130
   
Total liabilities
$
1,304,278
$
952,892
               
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
       
Common Stock ($1.25 par)
       
 
Authorized:  50,000,000 shares in 2009 and 2008
       
 
Issued and outstanding:  16,289,970 shares in 2009 and
       
 
   16,047,928 shares in 2008
$
20,362
$
20,060
Additional paid-in capital
 
61,190
 
59,591
Retained earnings
 
26,854
 
40,892
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
(17,273)
 
(20,201)
   
Total stockholders' equity
 
91,133
 
100,342
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
1,395,411
$
1,313,759
               
     
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
               






 
FIRST NATIONAL COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
                 
 
Year Ended December 31, (in thousands, except per share data)
 
2009
 
2008
 
2007
 
 
INTEREST INCOME
             
 
Interest and fees on loans
$
51,504
$
58,666
$
67,070
 
 
Interest and dividends on securities:
             
 
U.S. Treasury and government agencies
 
6,427
 
8,397
 
9,584
 
 
State and political subdivisions
 
5,203
 
3,753
 
3,342
 
 
Other securities
 
1,474
 
2,623
 
1,862
 
 
     Total interest and dividends on securities
 
13,104
 
14,773
 
14,788
 
 
Interest on federal funds sold
 
98
 
12
 
28
 
 
     TOTAL INTEREST INCOME
 
64,706
 
73,451
 
81,886
 
 
INTEREST EXPENSE
             
 
Interest-bearing demand
 
3,725
 
4,025
 
8,064
 
 
Savings
 
589
 
692
 
868
 
 
Time ($100,000 and over)
 
5,097
 
6,633
 
9,271
 
 
Other time
 
8,010
 
12,240
 
15,413
 
 
Interest on borrowed funds
 
7,775
 
9,652
 
8,956
 
 
     TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
 
25,196
 
33,242
 
42,572
 
 
Net interest income before provision for credit losses
 
39,510
 
40,209
 
39,314
 
 
Provision for credit losses
 
31,950
 
1,804
 
2,200
 
 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
             
 
  PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES
 
7,560
 
38,405
 
37,114
 
 
OTHER INCOME
             
 
Service charges
 
2,863
 
3,118
 
2,840
 
 
Net gain on the sale of securities
 
890
 
1,156
 
721
 
                 
 
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses
 
(30,449)
 
0
 
0
 
 
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (before taxes)
24,250
 
0
 
0
 
 
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
 
(6,199)
 
0
 
0
 
 
Net gain on the sale of loans
 
1,481
 
414
 
310
 
 
Net gain on the sale of other real estate
 
309
 
520
 
0
 
 
Net gain on the sale of other assets
 
0
 
3
 
26
 
 
Other
 
2,687
 
2,601
 
2,448
 
 
     TOTAL OTHER INCOME
 
2,031
 
7,812
 
6,345
 
 
OTHER EXPENSES
             
 
Salaries and employee benefits
 
12,083
 
12,745
 
11,917
 
 
Occupancy expense
 
2,219
 
2,349
 
2,116
 
 
Equipment expense
 
1,829
 
1,811
 
1,577
 
 
Advertising expense
 
713
 
988
 
890
 
 
Data processing expense
 
1,928
 
1,610
 
1,682
 
 
FDIC assessment
 
2,782
 
720
 
375
 
 
Bank shares tax
 
898
 
643
 
677
 
 
Expenses of other real estate
 
1,250
 
(4)
 
1
 
 
Provision for off-balance sheet
 
1,634
 
896
 
0
 
 
Other operating expenses
 
5,662
 
4,772
 
4,562
 
 
     TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES
 
30,998
 
26,530
 
23,797
 
 
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
 
(21,407)
 
19,687
 
19,662
 
 
Provision (credit) for income taxes
 
(10,107)
 
4,604
 
4,966
 
 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
(11,300)
$
15,083
$
14,696
 
 
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
             
 
   BASIC
$
-0.70
$
0.95
$
0.94
 
 
   DILUTED
$
-0.70
$
0.93
$
0.92
 
 
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
 
 
 

 
FIRST NATIONAL COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.  AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
             
For The Years Ended December 31,  (in thousands)
 
2009
 
2008
 
2007
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
         
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Interest received
$
61,505
$
70,737
$
80,570
Fees and commissions received
 
5,700
 
5,787
 
5,304
Interest paid
 
(26,348)
 
(35,902)
 
(42,506)
Cash paid to suppliers and employees
 
(35,353)
 
(24,944)
 
(21,543)
Income taxes paid
 
(1,863)
 
(4,463)
 
(5,692)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
3,641
 
11,215
 
16,133
             
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
           
Securities available for sale:
           
  Proceeds from maturities
 
1,000
 
500
 
500
  Proceeds from sales prior to maturity
 
37,222
 
65,240
 
76,202
  Proceeds from calls prior to maturity
 
34,461
 
41,193
 
35,918
  Purchases
 
(84,444)
 
(82,008)
 
(149,531)
Purchase of bank owned life insurance
 
0
 
0
 
(5,000)
Net increase in loans to customers
 
(9,299)
 
(60,697)
 
(71,012)
Capital expenditures
 
(4,377)
 
(2,930)
 
(4,178)
             
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
(25,437)
 
(38,702)
 
(117,101)
             
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net increase/(decrease) in demand deposits, money market demand,
         
  NOW accounts, and savings accounts
 
63,112
 
22,250
 
(11,887)
Net increase/(decrease) in certificates of deposit
 
55,603
 
(14,876)
 
36,431
Net increase/(decrease) in borrowed funds
 
(50,831)
 
17,365
 
74,961
Proceeds from issuance of subordinated debentures
 
23,100
 
0
 
0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock net of stock issuance costs
1,650
 
3,281
 
3,798
Proceeds from issuance of common stock - Stock Option Plans
 
93
 
197
 
274
Cash dividends paid
 
(2,738)
 
(7,294)
 
(6,614)
Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares
 
0
 
0
 
(3)
             
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
89,989
 
20,923
 
96,960
             
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
           
  CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
68,193
 
(6,564)
 
(4,008)
             
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
18,171
 
24,735
 
28,743
             
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR
$
86,364
$
18,171
$
24,735
             
             
             
 
 

 
             
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH
           
  PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income (loss)
$
(11,300)
$
15,083
$
14,696
             
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
       
Amortization and accretion, net
 
(3,700)
 
(3,743)
 
(1,727)
Equity in trust
 
(5)
 
(2)
 
(23)
Depreciation and amortization
 
1,811
 
1,822
 
1,653
Stock based compensation - stock option plans
 
158
 
0
 
249
Provision for credit losses
 
31,950
 
1,804
 
2,200
Provision for off-balance sheet commitments
 
1,634
 
896
 
0
Provision for deferred taxes
 
(7,993)
 
(453)
 
(393)
Gain on sale of securities
 
(890)
 
(1,156)
 
(721)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses
 
6,199
 
0
 
0
Gain on sale of loans
 
(1,481)
 
(414)
 
(310)
Gain on sale of other real estate
 
(309)
 
(520)
 
0
Gain on sale of other assets
 
0
 
(3)
 
(26)
Increase/(decrease) in interest payable
 
(1,152)
 
(2,660)
 
73
Increase/(decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
(605)
 
2,221
 
1,562
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets
 
(11,176)
 
(2,689)
 
(1,511)
Increase in interest receivable
 
500
 
1,029
 
411
             
Total adjustments
 
14,941
 
(3,868)
 
1,437
             
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
$
3,641
$
11,215
$
16,133
             
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
             





 
FIRST NATIONAL COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Years Ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 (in thousands, except share data)
   
       
 
COMP-REHEN-SIVE
 
 
COMMON STOCK
 
 
ADD’L
PAID-IN
 
 
 
RETAINED
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMP-REHENSIVE
INCOME/
 
       
INCOME
SHARES
 
AMOUNT
CAPITAL
EARNINGS
(LOSS)
TOTAL
BALANCES, DECEMBER 31, 2006
 
15,497,711
 
$19,373
$52,418
$25,141
$(70)
$96,862
 
Comprehensive Income:
               
   
Net income for the year
$14,696
       
14,696
 
14,696
   
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
               
     
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, net of deferred income tax benefit of $1,143
 
(2,841)
             
     
     
Reclassification adjustment for gain or loss included in income (tax effect of $252)
 
721
             
   
Total other comp. loss, net of tax
(2,120)
         
(2,120)
(2,120)
 
Comprehensive Income
$12,576
             
 
Cash dividends paid, $0.42 per share
         
(6,614)
 
(6,614)
 
Stock based compensation – Stock Option Plans
       
249
   
249
 
Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock-
Stock option plans
 
 
36,088
 
 
46
 
237
 
(9)
 
 
274
 
Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock through dividend reinvestment
 
 
212,599
 
 
264
 
3,586
 
(52)
 
 
3,798
 
Cash dividends paid in lieu of fractional shares
 
(148)
     
(3)
 
(3)
BALANCES, DECEMBER 31, 2007
 
15,746,250
 
$19,683
$56,490
$33,159
$(2,190)
$107,142
 
Adjustment to initially adopt EITF 06-04
         
(56)
 
(56)
BALANCES, JANUARY 1, 2008
 
15,746,250
 
$19,683
$56,490
$33,103
$(2,190)
$107,086
 
Comprehensive Income:
               
   
Net income for the year
$15,083
       
15,083
 
15,083
   
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
               
     
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, net of deferred income tax benefit of $10,103
 
(18,763)
             
     
     
Reclassification adjustment for gain or loss included in income (tax effect of $404)
 
752
             
   
Total other comp. loss, net of tax
(18,011)
         
(18,011)
(18,011)
 
Comprehensive Income
$(2,928)
             
 
Cash dividends paid, $0.46 per share
         
(7,294)
 
(7,294)
Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock-
Stock option plans
 
 
31,125
 
 
39
 
158
   
 
197
Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock through dividend reinvestment
 
 
270,553
 
 
338
 
2,943
   
 
3,281
BALANCES, DECEMBER 31, 2008
 
16,047,928
 
$20,060
$59,591
$40,892
$(20,201)
$100,342
 
Comprehensive Income:
               
   
Net loss for the year
$(11,300)
       
(11,300)
 
(11,300)
   
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
               
     
Unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale,
Net of deferred taxes of $1,858
 
3,606
             
     
Non credit related losses on securities not expected to be sold, net of deferred income tax benefit of $652
 
 
(1,265)
             
     
Reclassification adjustment for gain or loss included in income (tax effect of $302)
 
587
             
   
Total other comp. income, net of tax
2,928
         
2,928
2,928
 
Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
$(8,372)
             
 
Cash dividends paid, $0.17 per share
         
(2,738)
 
(2,738)
 
Stock based compensation – Stock Option Plans
       
158
   
158
 
Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock-
Stock option plans
 
 
15,500
 
 
19
 
74
   
 
93
 
Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock through dividend reinvestment
 
 
226,542
 
 
283
 
1,367
   
 
1,650
BALANCES, DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
16,289,970
 
$20,362
$61,190
$26,854
$(17,273)
$91,133
                 
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.



Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements:

1.           SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

The accounting and reporting policies that affect the more significant elements of First National Community Bancorp, Inc.’s (the “company”) financial statements are summarized below.  They have been followed on a consistent basis and are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and conform to general practice within the banking industry.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has codified previous issued standards into Accounting Standards Codification (ASC).

NATURE OF OPERATIONS
The company is a registered financial holding company, incorporated under the laws of the state of Pennsylvania.  It is the parent company of First National Community Bank (the “bank”) and it’s wholly owned subsidiaries FNCB Realty, Inc. and FNCB Realty LLC II.
The bank provides a variety of financial services to individuals and corporate customers through its twenty-one banking locations located in northeastern Pennsylvania. It provides a full range of commercial banking services which includes commercial, residential and consumer lending.  Additionally, the bank provides to it's customers a variety of deposit products, including demand checking and interest-bearing deposit accounts.
FNCB Realty, Inc. and FNCB Realty LLC II’s operating activities include the acquisition, holding, and disposition of certain real estate acquired in satisfaction of loan commitments owed by third party debtors to the bank.

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First National Community Bancorp, Inc., the bank and it’s wholly owned subsidiary FNCB Realty, Inc.
All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
During December 2006 the bank created First National Community Statutory Trust I (“Issuing Trust”) which is wholly owned by the company.  The trust purpose is to provide an additional funding source for the company through the issuance of pooled trust preferred securities.
The company has adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 46 and FIN 46(R), for the issuing trust.  Accordingly, this trust has not been consolidated with the accounts of the company.

USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

SECURITIES
Debt securities that management has the ability and intent to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using methods approximating the interest method.  Other marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value.  Unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale are recognized as direct increases or decreases in stockholders' equity.  Cost of securities sold is recognized using the specific identification method.
Investments in the Federal Reserve Bank and FHLB stock are carried at cost due to restrictions on their sale due to regulatory requirements.


OTHER-THAN-TEMPORARY IMPAIRMENT OF SECURITIES
Securities are evaluated on a monthly basis to determine whether a decline in their value is other than temporary.  Management utilizes criteria such as the magnitude and duration of the decline and the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issues for a period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in fair value, in addition to the reasons underlying the decline, to determine whether the loss in value is other than temporary.  The term “other than temporary” is not intended to indicate that the decline is permanent, but indicates that the prospects for a near-term recovery of value is not necessarily favorable, or that there is a lack of evidence to support a realizable value equal to or greater than carrying value of the investment.  Once a decline in value is determined to be other than temporary, the value of the security is reduced and a corresponding charge to earnings is recognized.

LOANS
Loans are stated at face value, net of unamortized loan fees and costs and the allowance for credit losses.  Interest on all loans is recognized using the effective interest method in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Loans are placed on nonaccrual when a loan is specifically determined to be impaired or when management believes that the collection of interest or principal is doubtful. This is generally when a default of interest or principal has existed for 90 days or more, unless such loan is fully secured and in the process of collection.  When the interest accrual is discontinued, interest credited to income in the current year and the accrual of income from prior years is reversed.  Any payments received are applied, first to the outstanding loan amounts, then to the recovery of any charged-off loan amounts.  Any excess is treated as a recovery of lost interest.

MORTGAGE BANKING ACTIVITIES
When liquidity needs arise, management may from time to time determine that the mortgage loan portfolio provides a ready source of liquidity and elect to sell a portion of the loans which are currently held. 
At December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, loans serviced for others totaled approximately $147,563,000, $120,618,000 and $99,461,000, respectively.  Servicing loans for others consists of collecting mortgage payments, maintaining escrow accounts, disbursing payments to investors, and processing foreclosures.  Loan servicing income is recorded when earned and includes servicing fees from investors in the amounts of $331,000, $262,000 and $236,000 at December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and certain charges collected from borrowers, such as late payment fees.  The Company has fiduciary responsibility for related escrow and custodial funds aggregating approximately $1,998,000 and $1,519,000 at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
The Company assesses the retained interest in the servicing asset or liability associated with the sold loans based on the relative fair values.  The servicing asset or liability is amortized in proportion to and over the period during which estimated net servicing income or net servicing loss, as appropriate, will be received.  Assessment of the fair value of the retained interest is performed on a quarterly basis.  At December 31, 2009 and 2008 mortgage servicing rights totaling $666,000 and $355,000, respectively, were included in other assets.

TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS
Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales when control over the assets has been surrendered.  Control is surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.

LOANS HELD FOR SALE
Loans held for sale consist of residential mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market and are carried at their estimated fair market value on an instrument by instrument basis and changes in fair market value are recognized currently in earnings.  Origination fees and costs related to loans held for sale are recognized as earned or incurred.  Loans held for sale are generally sold with loan servicing rights retained by the company.  Gains recognized on loan sales include the value assigned to the rights to service the loan.
At December 31, 2009 and 2008, loans held for sale in the amounts of $442,000 and $834,000, respectively have been included in other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.


SERVICING
Servicing assets are recognized as separate assets when rights are acquired through purchase or through sale of financial assets.  Generally, purchased servicing rights are capitalized at the cost to acquire the rights.  For sales of mortgage loans, a portion of the cost of originating the loan is allocated to the servicing right based on relative fair value.  Fair value is based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available, or alternately, is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income.  The valuation model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, such as the cost to service, the discount rate, the custodial earnings rate, an inflation rate, ancillary income, prepayment speeds and default rates and losses.  Capitalized servicing rights are reported in other assets and are amortized into non-interest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying financial assets.
Servicing assets are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to amortized cost.  Impairment is determined by stratifying rights into tranches based on predominant risk characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type and investor type.  Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual tranche, to the extent that fair value is less than the capitalized amount for the tranche.  If the bank later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a particular tranche, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase to income.
Servicing fee income is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans.  The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal; or a fixed amount per loan and are recorded as income when earned.  The amortization of mortgage servicing rights is netted against loan servicing fee income.
LOAN IMPAIRMENT
Current accounting guidance requires that certain impaired loans be measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows, net of disposal costs, discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate.  As a practical expedient, impairment may be measured based on the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral, net of disposal costs, if the loan is collateral dependent.  When the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the impairment is recorded through a valuation allowance.

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
The allowance for credit losses is established through provisions for loan losses charged against income.  Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for credit losses, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated.  Management’s periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is based on the Bank’s past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and other relevant factors.  This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant change, including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans.
The allowance consists of specific and general components.  The specific component relates to loans that are classified as either doubtful, substandard or special mention.  For such loans that are also classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.  The general component covers nonclassified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors.
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired.  Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.  Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.
Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment.  Accordingly, the Bank does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement.


LOAN FEES
Loan origination and commitment fees, as well as certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and the net amount is amortized as an adjustment of the related loan's yield.  The bank is generally amortizing these amounts over the life of the related loans except for residential mortgage loans, where the timing and amount of prepayments can be reasonably estimated.  For these mortgage loans, the net deferred fees are amortized over an estimated average life of 7.5 years.  Amortization of deferred loan fees is discontinued when a loan is placed on nonaccrual status.

OTHER REAL ESTATE (ORE)
Real estate acquired in satisfaction of a loan and in-substance foreclosures are reported in other assets.  In-substance foreclosures are properties in which the borrower has little or no equity in collateral, where repayment of the loan is expected only from the operation or sale of the collateral, and the borrower either effectively abandons control of the property or the borrower has retained control of the property but his ability to rebuild equity based on current financial conditions is considered doubtful.  Properties acquired by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure and properties classified as in-substance foreclosures are transferred to ORE and recorded at current market value, as determined by an independent appraisal or reasonable offer to purchase, less estimated selling cost for disposal of real estate.  Costs associated with the repair or improvement of the real estate are capitalized when such costs significantly increase the value of the asset, otherwise, such costs are expensed.  An allowance for losses on ORE is maintained for subsequent valuation adjustments on a specific property basis.

BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Routine maintenance and repair expenditures are expensed as incurred while significant expenditures are capitalized.  Depreciation expense is determined on the straight-line method over the following ranges of useful lives:
Buildings and improvements                                                                10 to 40 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment                                                          3 to 15 years
Leasehold improvements                                                                        5 to 30 years

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets which are subject to amortization include core deposit premium paid in connection with the bank’s Honesdale branch acquisition during November 2006; and on mortgage servicing rights recorded on the bank’s sale of loans in the secondary market where servicing rights have been retained.  Amortization expense associated with these intangible assets is being provided for using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of 10 years and 6.3 years, respectively.  Intangible assets subject to amortization are periodically reviewed by management for potential impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that carrying amounts may not be recoverable.
Intangible assets which are not subject to amortization include goodwill.  The cost of goodwill arose from the bank’s Honesdale branch acquisition.  Goodwill is reviewed by management for possible impairment at least annually or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event or when circumstances indicate that its carrying amount exceeds fair value.  Management has determined that the carrying value of goodwill has not been impaired at December 31, 2009.

ADVERTISING COSTS
Advertising costs are charged to operations in the year incurred and totaled $713,000, $988,000 and $890,000 in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
 

INCOME TAXES
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled.  As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes.
The company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated Federal income tax return.  Under tax sharing agreements, each subsidiary provides for and settles income taxes with the company as if they would have filed on a separate return basis.
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted FASB ASC 740.  ASC 740 specifies how tax benefits for uncertain tax positions are to be recognized, measured, and derecognized in financial statements; requires certain disclosures of uncertain tax matters; specifies how reserves for uncertain tax positions should be classified on the balance sheet; and provides transition and interim period guidance, among other provisions.

CASH EQUIVALENTS
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, and federal funds sold.  Generally, federal funds are purchased and sold for one-day periods.

NET INCOME PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share have been computed by dividing net income (the numerator) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (the denominator) for the period.  Such shares amounted to 16,169,777 in 2009, 15,862,335 in 2008 and 15,601,377 in 2007.
Diluted earnings per share have been computed by dividing net income (the numerator) by the weighted-average number of common shares and options outstanding (the denominator) for the period.  Such shares amounted to 16,558,207 in 2009, 16,200,098 in 2008 and 15,931,260 in 2007.
All share and per share information has been adjusted to reflect the retroactive effect of the 25% stock dividend paid December 27, 2007 and the 10% stock dividend paid March 31, 2006.
 
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
All options granted are accounted for in the financial statements based on their fair values.

BANK OWNED LIFE INSURANCE
Bank owned life insurance policies (BOLI) are carried at the cash surrender value of the underlying policies.  Income on the investments in the policies, net of insurance costs, is recorded as non-interest income.
The company also has Split Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements with certain executive officers.  In 2008, management decided to change its policy to give post-retirement benefits to holders of split dollar life insurance arrangements.  The company charged a $56,000 cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as of January 1, 2008 in accordance with EITF 06-04.

SEGMENT REPORTING
FASB ASC 28 requires that public companies report certain information about operating segments in complete sets of financial statements of the company and in condensed financial statements of interim periods issued to shareholders.  It also requires that public companies report certain information about their products and services, the geographic areas in which they operate, and their major customers.
First National Community Bancorp, Inc. is a one bank financial holding company operating primarily in northeastern Pennsylvania.  The primary purpose of the company is the delivery of financial services within its market by means of a branch network located in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne and Monroe counties.  Each of the company’s entities is part of the same reporting segment, whose operating results are regularly reviewed by management.  Therefore, consolidated financial statements, as presented, fairly reflect the operating results of the financial services segment of our business.


FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
FASB ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
ASC 820 established a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value.  The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements).  The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Basis of Fair Value Measurement

Level 1
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2
Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability;

Level 3
Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity).

NEW FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2009-12, Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value per Share - In September 2009, this ASU was issued and permits, as a practical expedient, a reporting entity to measure the fair value of an investment that is within the scope of the amendments in this ASU on the basis of the net asset value per share of the investment (or its equivalent) if the net asset value of the investment (or its equivalent) is calculated in a manner consistent with the measurement principles of Topic 946 as of the reporting entity’s measurement date. The ASU also requires disclosures by major category of investment about the attributes of investments within the scope of the Update. ASU 2009-12 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 2009.  ASU 2009-12 did not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and disclosures.

ASU No. 2009-05, Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value codified in “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) —Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value” - In August 2009, this ASU provides amendments for fair value measurements of liabilities. It provides clarification that in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, a reporting entity is required to measure fair value using one or more techniques. ASU 2009-05 also clarifies that when estimating a fair value of a liability, a reporting entity is not required to include a separate input or adjustment to other inputs relating to the existence of a restriction that prevents the transfer of the liability. ASU 2009-05 is effective for the first reporting period (including interim periods) beginning after issuance or fourth quarter 2009. ASU 2009-05 did not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and disclosures.

ASU 2009-01 (formerly SFAS No. 168), Topic 105 — Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - ASU 2009-01 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (Codification) as the single source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. ASU 2009-01 was effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Company has made the appropriate changes to GAAP references in our financial statements.

FASB ASC 810-10 (formerly SFAS No. 167), Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) - In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS 167 which amends the consolidation guidance applicable to variable interest entities. The amendments to the consolidation guidance affect all entities currently within the scope of FIN 46(R), as well as qualifying special-purpose entities (QSPEs) that are currently excluded from the scope of FIN 46(R). SFAS 167 is effective as of the beginning of the first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this guidance on our financial condition, results of operations, and disclosures.

FASB ASC topic 860 (formerly SFAS No. 166), Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140 - SFAS 166 amends the derecognition accounting and disclosure guidance relating to SFAS 140. SFAS 166 eliminates the exemption from consolidation for QSPEs, it also requires a transferor to evaluate all existing QSPEs to determine whether it must be consolidated in accordance with SFAS 167. SFAS 166 is effective as of the beginning of the first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this guidance on our financial condition, results of operations, and disclosures.

Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 855 (formerly Statement No. 165), Subsequent Events - In May 2009, the FASB issued ASC 855 which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or available to be issued. ASC 855 was effective for interim or annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 855 and this change is reflected in Note 20.

Subsequent Events. ASC 825 (formerly FASB Staff Position (FSP) 107-1 and APB 28-1), Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments -  In April 2009, the FASB issued ASC 825 which requires a public entity to provide disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim financial information. ASC 825 is effective for interim and annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of ASC 825 did not have a significant impact on the company's financial statements.

ASC 320 (formerly FSP FAS 115-2, FAS124-2 and EITF 99-20-2), Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary-Impairment - In April 2009, the FASB issued ASC 320 which (i) changes existing guidance for determining whether an impairment is other than temporary to debt securities and (ii) replaces the existing requirement that the entity’s management assert it has both the intent and ability to hold an impaired security until recovery with a requirement that management assert: (a) it does not have the intent to sell the security; and (b) it is more likely than not it will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis. Under ASC 320, declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses to the extent the impairment is related to credit losses. The amount of impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income. ASC 320 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 320 on April 1, 2009.


Earnings Per Share (EPS): (formerly FSP EITF 03-6-1), Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Shared-Based Payment Transaction are Participating Securities - In June 2008, the FASB issued ASC 260 which clarifies that unvested share-based payment awards with a right to receive nonforfeitable dividends are participating securities. ASC 260 also provides guidance on how to allocate earnings to participating securities and compute EPS using the two-class method. ASC 260 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. The provisions of ASC 260 did not have a material impact on our EPS calculation.

ASC 815 (formerly Statement No. 161), Disclosures About Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - In March 2008, the FASB issued ASC 815 which requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. ASC 815 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The provisions of ASC 815 did not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, and disclosures.

RECLASSIFICATION OF PRIOR YEAR CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year’s consolidated financial statements that conform with the current year’s presentation. Such reclassifications had no impact on net income.

2.  RESTRICTED CASH BALANCES:

The bank is required to maintain certain average reserve balances as established by the Federal Reserve Bank.  The amount of those reserve balances for the reserve computation period which included December 31, 2009 was $75,000, which amount was satisfied through the restriction of vault cash.
In addition, the bank maintains compensating balances at correspondent banks, most of which are not required, but are used to offset specific charges for services.  At December 31, 2009, the amount of these balances was $750,000.


3.  SECURITIES:

Securities have been classified in the consolidated financial statements according to management’s intent.  The carrying amount of securities and their approximate fair values (in thousands) at December 31 follow:

Available-for-sale Securities:

     
Gross
 
Gross
   
     
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Net
 
Amortized
 
Holding
 
Holding
 
Carrying
 
Cost
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Value
December 31, 2009
             
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government agencies
 
$28,734
 
 
$   78
 
 
$ 1,723
 
 
$ 27,089
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
 
122,052
 
 
2,591
 
 
5,973
 
 
118,670
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
             
Government sponsored agency
52,968
 
897
 
370
 
53,495
Private label
24,939
 
5
 
3,885
 
21,059
Residential mortgage-backed securities
26,152
 
1,321
 
31
 
27,442
Pooled Trust Preferred Senior Class
3,848
 
0
 
1,209
 
2,639
Pooled Trust Preferred Mezzanine Class
26,325
 
0
 
18,145
 
8,180
Corporate debt securities
500
 
0
 
144
 
356
Equity securities
1,010
 
15
 
0
 
1,025
Total
$286,528
 
$4,907
 
$31,480
 
$259,955
 
               
December 31, 2008
             
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government agencies
 
$  32,426
 
 
$   525
 
 
$   718
 
 
$  32,233
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
 
106,010
 
 
920
 
 
7,287
 
 
99,643
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
             
Government sponsored agency
28,042
 
1,180
 
0
 
29,222
Private label
40,989
 
0
 
9,148
 
31,841
Residential mortgage-backed securities
28,827
 
1,234
 
0
 
30,061
Pooled Trust Preferred Senior Class
3,964
 
0
 
1,189
 
2,775
Pooled Trust Preferred Mezzanine Class
30,646
 
0
 
15,769
 
14,877
Corporate debt securities
5,065
 
0
 
791
 
4,274
Equity securities
       1,010
 
0
 
36
 
         974
Total
$276,979
 
$3,859
 
$34,938
 
$245,900






 
Held-to-maturity Securities:

     
Gross
 
Gross
   
 
Net
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
   
 
Carrying
 
Holding
 
Holding
 
Fair
 
Value
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Value
December 31, 2009
             
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
 
$1,899
 
 
$  0
 
 
$111
 
 
$1,788
Total
$1,899
 
$  0
 
$111
 
$1,788
               
December 31, 2008
             
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
 
$1,808
 
 
$  1
 
 
$   35
 
 
$1,774
Total
$1,808
 
$  1
 
$   35
 
$1,774

Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses (in thousands) at December 31, 2009 and 2008 aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, follows:

 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Greater
 
Total
 
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
 Unrealized
Losses
 
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government agencies
 
$12,527
 
 
$  215
 
 
$ 9,588
 
 
$ 1,508
 
 
$22,115
 
 
$ 1,723
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
 
30,266
 
 
1,274
 
 
18,692
 
 
4,810
 
 
48,958
 
 
6,084
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
                     
Government sponsored agency
31,733
 
370
 
0
 
0
 
31,733
 
370
Private label
0
 
0
 
13,591
 
3,885
 
13,591
 
3,885
Residential mortgage-backed securities
3,585
 
31
 
0
 
0
 
3,585
 
31
Pooled Trust Preferred Senior Class
0
 
0
 
2,639
 
1,209
 
2,639
 
1,209
Pooled Trust Preferred Mezzanine Class
0
 
0
 
8,180
 
18,145
 
8,180
 
18,145
Corporate debt securities
0
 
0
 
356
 
144
 
356
 
144
Mutual Fund
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
$78,111
 
$1,890
 
$53,046
 
$29,701
 
$131,157
 
31,591

 
 
Less Than 12 Months
12 Months or Greater
Total
Description of Securities
Fair Value
Gross
 Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Gross
 Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Gross
 Unrealized
Losses
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government agencies
$15,602
$718
$0
$0
$15,602
$718
Obligation of state and political subdivisions
44,045
2,522
26,733
4,799
70,778
7,321
Collateralized mortgage obligations
           
Government sponsored agency
0
0
0
0
0
0
Private Label
26,762
7,583
5,078
1,566
31,840
9,149
Residential Mortgage-backed securities
0
0
0
0
0
0
Corporate debt securities
0
0
690
560
690
560
Pooled Trust Preferred Senior Class
2,775
1,189
0
0
2,775
1,189
Pooled Trust Preferred Mezzanine Class
3,720
3,462
14,741
12,538
18,461
16,000
Mutual Fund
0
0
964
36
964
36
 
$92,904
$15,474
$48,206
$19,499
$141,110
$34,973

    Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on a monthly basis.  Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

At December 31, 2009, the one hundred eighty two debt securities with unrealized losses have depreciated 19.41% from their amortized cost basis.  The maturities of these securities are guaranteed by either the U.S. Government, government sponsored agencies, other governments or corporations.  Obligations of state and political subdivisions are also guaranteed by underlying insurance which further secures the safety of principal.  These unrealized losses relate principally to current interest rates for similar types of securities.  In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government, its agencies, other governments or corporations; whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred; and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition.


The company does not have the intent to sell these securities and does not anticipate that it will be necessary to sell these securities before the full recovery of principal and interest due, which may be at maturity.  Therefore, the company did not consider the carrying value of these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2009.

The following table shows the amortized cost and approximate fair value of the company's debt securities (in thousands) at December 31, 2009 using contracted maturities.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturity because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.


 
Available-for-sale
 
Held-to-maturity
     
Net
 
Net
   
 
Amortized
 
Carrying
 
Carrying
 
Fair
 
Cost
 
Value
 
Value
 
Value
Amounts maturing in:
             
One Year or Less
$          0
 
$           0
 
$      0
 
$      0
One Year through Five Years
1,649
 
1,721
 
0
 
0
After Five Years through Ten Years
7,736
 
7,743
 
459
 
435
After Ten Years
172,074
 
147,470
 
1,440
 
1,353
Collateralized mortgage obligations
77,907
 
74,554
 
0
 
0
Mortgage-backed Securities
26,152
 
27,442
 
0
 
0
Total
$285,518
 
$258,930
 
$1,899
 
$1,788

Gross proceeds from the sale of securities for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007 were $37,222,000, $65,240,000, and $76,202,000, respectively with the gross realized gains being $1,376,000, $1,210,000, and $1,127,000, respectively, and gross realized losses being $486,000, $54,000, and $406,000, respectively.

At December 31, 2009 and 2008, securities with a carrying amount of $199,548,000 and $183,154,000, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure public deposits and for other purposes.

4.  
LOANS:

Major classifications of loans are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 
2009
 
2008
Real estate loans, secured by residential properties
$238,488
 
$169,358
Real estate loans, secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties
314,861
 
420,983
Commercial and industrial loans
231,766
 
221,026
Loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures
128,392
 
119,501
Loans to state and political subdivisions
36,442
 
34,027
All other loans, including overdrafts
         175
 
         413
Gross loans
950,124
 
965,308
Less: Allowance for credit losses
    (22,502)
 
    (8,254)
Unearned discount
(298)
 
(380)
Net loans
$927,324
 
$956,674

Changes in the allowance for credit losses were as follows (in thousands):

 
      2009
 
      2008
 
      2007
Balance, beginning of year
$8,254
 
$7,569
 
$7,538
Recoveries credited to allowance
133
 
208
 
1,227
Provision for credit losses
  31,950
 
  1,804
 
  2,200
TOTAL
40,337
 
9,581
 
10,965
Losses charged to allowance
  17,835
 
 1,327
 
  3,396
Balance, end of year
$22,502
 
$8,254
 
$7,569
 

 

At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the total recorded investment in loans on nonaccrual amounted to approximately $36,048,000 and $17,272,000, respectively, the total recorded investment in loans past due ninety days or more and still accruing interest amounted to approximately $646,000 and $1,151,000, respectively, and the total recorded investment in impaired loans, all of which had allowances determined in accordance with SFAS No. 114, amounted to approximately $36,048,000 and $22,087,000, respectively.

The interest income that would have been earned in 2009, 2008 and 2007 on nonaccrual and restructured loans outstanding at December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 in accordance with their original terms approximated $4,132,000, $1,079,000 and $227,000.  The interest income actually realized on such loans in 2009, 2008 and 2007 approximated $1,000, $0 and $40,000.

The average recorded investment in impaired loans amounted to approximately $32,830,000, $885,000 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  The allowance for loan losses related to impaired loans of $24,519,000, $14,831,000 and $0 amounted to $12,430,000, $900,000 and $0 at December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  Interest income on impaired loans of $1,000, $166,000 and $0 was recognized for cash payments received in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  As of December 31, 2009, there were no outstanding commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers of impaired, restructured or nonaccrual loans.

5.  BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT:

Bank premises and equipment are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 
     2009
 
     2008
Land
$ 4,765
 
$ 4,765
Buildings
13,266
 
10,128
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
10,828
 
10,253
Leasehold improvements
  4,892
 
  4,242
Total
33,751
 
29,388
Less accumulated depreciation
  13,084
 
  11,603
Net
$20,667
 
$17,785


The increase in capitalized values represents the acquisition of land and facilities to be utilized for future expansion.  Depreciation and amortization expense amounted to $1,496,000, $1,572,000 and $1,450,000 at December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

6.  SERVICING:

Loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  The unpaid balances of mortgage and other loans serviced for others were $147,563,000, $120,618,000 and $99,461,000 at December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Mortgage servicing rights in the amount of $462,000 have been capitalized and amortized by the bank for loan originations sold in the secondary market for the year ended December 31, 2009.

The fair value of these rights was $962,000 at December 31, 2009  Fair value has been determined using discount rates ranging from 4.63% to 7.13% and prepayment speeds ranging from 185% to 379%; depending upon the stratification of the specific right.  Based upon this fair value, management has determined that no valuation allowance associated with these mortgage servicing rights is necessary at December 31, 2009.


The following summarizes the activity pertaining to mortgage servicing rights for the year ended December 31, 2009 (in thousands):


 
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Balance, beginning of year
$   355
Mortgage servicing rights capitalized
462
Mortgage servicing rights amortized
(151)
Provision for loss in fair value
         0
Balance, end of year
$   666
   

7.  GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES:

In connection with the purchase of the Honesdale branch during 2006, the Company acquired intangible assets of $9,784,000.  Of that amount, $1,650,000 is due to core deposit premium subject to periodic amortization over the useful life of 10 years.  Goodwill of $8,134,000, which is not subject to amortization, arose in connection with the acquisition.

Following is a summary of non-goodwill intangibles at the end of the year (in thousands):

   
December 31, 2009
 
December 31, 2008
   
Gross
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Gross
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
Intangibles subject to amortization:
               
Core Deposit
 
$ 1,650
 
$  522
 
$ 1,650
 
$  358
Mortgage Servicing Rights
 
 
    955
 
 
     289
 
 
     492
 
 
     137
Total
 
$ 2,605
 
$  811
 
$ 2,142
 
$  495

Amortization expense for 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $315,000, $249,000 and $203,000; estimated amortization expense for each of the ensuing years through December 31, 2014 is $341,000, $335,000, $279,000, $249,000 and $238,000 per year, respectively.

8.           DEPOSITS:

At December 31, 2009 time deposits including certificates of deposit and Individual Retirement Accounts have the scheduled maturities as follows (in thousands):


 
Time Deposits
$100,000
 and Over
 
 
Other
Time Deposits
 
 
 
Total
2010
$209,440
 
$200,613
 
$410,053
2011
14,631
 
47,879
 
62,510
2012
8,287
 
30,374
 
38,661
2013
1,382
 
12,614
 
13,996
2014
2,095
 
7,306
 
9,401
2015 and Thereafter
3,004
 
9,527
 
12,531
Total
$238,839
 
$308,313
 
$547,152







9.           BORROWED FUNDS:

Borrowed funds at December 31, 2009 and 2008 include the following (in thousands):

 
       2009
 
      2008
Treasury Tax and Loan  Demand Note
$       227
 
$       154
Federal Funds Purchased
0
 
6,175
Federal Reserve Discount Window
0
 
10,000
Borrowings under Lines of Credit
  183,830
 
  218,558
Junior Subordinated Debentures
    10,310
 
    10,310
Subordinated Debentures
23,100
 
0
Total
$217,467
 
$245,197


Federal funds purchased represent overnight borrowings providing for the short-term funding requirements of the company’s banking subsidiary and generally mature within one business day of the transaction.  During 2009 the average outstanding balance on these credit lines amounted to $3,337,000 and the average rate paid in 2009 was 0.92%.  Federal Reserve Discount Window borrowings also represent overnight funding to meet the short-term liquidity requirements of the bank and are fully collateralized with investment securities.  During 2009, the average outstanding balance at the Discount Window was $3,489,000 and the average rate paid was 0.50%.

The following table presents Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (“FHLB of Pittsburgh”) advances at their maturity dates (in thousands):

 
December 31, 2009
 
 
 
Amount
 
Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
Within one year
$ 62,000
 
3.05%
After one year but within two years
58,418
 
3.40
After two years but within three years
19,382
 
3.98
After three years but within four years
30,706
 
3.66
After four years but within five years
5,000
 
3.47
After five years
    8,324
 
3.85
 
$183,830
 
3.41%

The FHLB of Pittsburgh advances include $140 million with fixed rates and $44 million with variable interest rates.  All advances are collateralized either under a blanket pledge agreement by one to four family mortgage loans or with mortgage-backed securities.  In addition, the company is required to purchase stock based upon the amount of advances outstanding.

At December 31, 2009 the company had available from the FHLB of Pittsburgh an open line of credit for $101,071,000.  The line of credit may bear interest at either a fixed rate or a variable rate, such rate being set at the time of the funding request.  In addition, at December 31, 2009, the company had available overnight repricing lines of credit with other correspondent banks totaling $47,000,000.  At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the company had $0 and $6,175,000 outstanding with correspondent banks and $0 and $10,000,000 outstanding with the Federal Reserve.

The maximum amount of borrowings outstanding at any month end during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 were $262,958,000 and $260,904,000, respectively.


On December 14, 2006, First National Community Statutory Trust I (the “Trust”), a trust formed under Delaware law, that is a subsidiary of the Company, issued $10,000,000 of trust preferred securities (the “Trust Securities”) at a variable interest rate of 7.02%, with a scheduled maturity of  December 15, 2036.  The Company owns all of the common stock of the Trust.  The proceeds from the issue were invested in $10,310,000, 7.02% Junior Subordinated Debentures (the “Debenture”) issued by the Company.  The interest rate on the Trust Securities and the Debentures will reset quarterly at a spread of 1.67% above the current 3-month Libor rate.  The average interest rate paid on the debenture was 2.69% in 2009 and 4.97% in 2008.  The Debentures, which mature December 15, 2036, are unsecured and rank subordinate and junior in right to all indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of the Company.  Debentures represent the sole assets of the Trust.  Interest on the Trust Securities is deferrable until a period of twenty consecutive quarters has elapsed. The Company has the option, subject to required regulatory approval of the Federal Reserve, to prepay the trust securities beginning December 15, 2011.  The Company has, under the terms of the Debenture and the related Indenture, as well as, the other operative corporate documents, agreed to irrevocably and unconditionally guarantee the Trust’s obligations under the Debenture.

At December 31, 2009 and 2008, accrued and unpaid interest associated with these Debentures amounting to $9,365 and $17,850 has been provided for in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

The Company has applied FIN 46 and FIN 46(R) to its investment in the Issuer Trust, and as such, it has reflected this investment on a deconsolidated basis.  As a result, the junior subordinated debentures issued by the Issuer Trust, totaling $10,310,000 has been reflected in Borrowed Funds in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2009 and 2008 under the caption “Junior Subordinated Debentures”.  The Company records interest expense on the corresponding debentures in its consolidated statement of income.  The Company also records its common stock investment issued by First National Community Statutory Trust I in “Other Assets” in its consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2009 and 2008.

On September 1, 2009, the company offered only to Accredited Investors up to $25,000,000 principal amount of unsecured Subordinated Notes Due 2019 at a fixed interest rate of 9% per annum (the “Notes”) in denominations of $100,000 and integral multiples of $100,000 in excess thereof.  The Notes mature on September 1, 2019.  For the first five years from issuance, the company will pay interest only on the Notes.  Commencing September 1, 2015, the company will pay interest and a portion of the principal calculated to return the entire principal amount of the Notes at maturity.  Payments of interest will be payable to registered holders of the Notes (the “Noteholders”) quarterly on the first of every third month beginning on December 1, 2009.  Payments of principal will be payable to the Noteholders annually beginning on September 1, 2015.  At December 31, 2009, the principal balance outstanding for these notes was $23,100,000.

10.  BENEFIT PLANS:

The bank has a defined contribution profit sharing plan which covers all eligible employees.  The bank's contribution to the plan is determined at management's discretion at the end of each year and funded.  Contributions to the plan in 2009, 2008 and 2007 amounted to $375,000, $750,000, and $720,000, respectively.
The bank has an unfunded non-qualified deferred compensation plan covering all eligible bank officers and directors as defined by the plan.  This plan permits eligible participants to elect to defer a portion of their compensation.  At December 31, 2009, elective deferred compensation amounting to $4,059,000 plus $3,493,000 in accrued interest has been included in other liabilities in the accompanying balance sheet.


11.  INCOME TAXES:

The provision/(credit) for income taxes included in the statement of income is comprised of the following components (in thousands):

 
2009
 
2008
 
2007
Current
$(2,114)
 
$5,057
 
$5,359
Deferred
(7,993)
 
   (453)
 
   (393)
TOTAL
$(10,107)
 
$4,604
 
$4,966




The components of the net deferred tax asset, included in other assets, at December 31 are as follows (in thousands):

 
2009
 
2008
Allowance for Credit Losses
$ 8,761
 
$ 3,202
Deferred Compensation
2,643
 
2,406
Unrealized Holding Losses on Securities Available-for-Sale
9,301
 
10,878
Stock Based Compensation
265
 
       285
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment
2,170
 
0
ORE Valuation
152
 
0
Other
81
 
0
Gross Deferred Tax Asset
$23,373
 
$ 16,771
       
Deferred Loan Origination Fees
$  (150)
 
$     (132)
Deferred Intangible Assets
(547)
 
(384)
Depreciation
(251)
 
       (246)
Gross Deferred Tax Liability
$  (948)
 
$   (762)
Net Deferred Tax Assets
$22,425
 
$ 16,009

The provision for Income Taxes differs from the amount of income tax determined applying the applicable U.S. Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate to pre-tax income from continuing operations as a result of the following differences (in thousands):

 
2009
 
2008
 
2007
Provision at Statutory Tax Rates
$(7,278)
 
$6,890
 
$6,882
Add (Deduct):
         
Tax Effects of Non-Taxable Interest Income
(2,560)
 
(2,108)
 
(1,824)
Non-Deductible Interest Expense
228
 
264
 
301
Stock Options Exercised
(11)
 
(51)
 
(100)
Other Items Net
(486)
 
   (391)
 
   (293)
Provision/(Credit) for Income Taxes
$(10,107)
 
$4,604
 
$4,966

At December 31, 2009, the company has recognized $2,122,000 of refundable federal income taxes associated with its net operating loss incurred in 2009.


First National Community Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries have adopted FASB ASC 740 effective January 1, 2007. The Company has identified its federal consolidated tax return as a “major” taxing jurisdiction as defined under ASC 740.  At December 31, 2009, the company has evaluated its tax filings with this major tax jurisdiction for the calendar years 2006 through 2009. These years remain open and can be subjected to an examination. Based on its evaluation, the Company believes that its income tax filing positions and deductions would be sustained under examination; and does not anticipate any adjustments would result in a material change in its financial position. Therefore, no allowances for uncertain income tax positions, including interest and penalties, were required to be recorded at December 31, 2009 pursuant to ASC 740.


12.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

At December 31, 2009 and 2008, certain officers and directors and/or their affiliates were indebted to the bank in the aggregate amounts of $87,456,000 and $86,770,000.  Such indebtedness was incurred in the ordinary course of business on substantially the same terms as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons.  During 2009, $71,376,000 of new loans were made and repayments totaled $70,690,000.  Interest and fees collected on the loans amounted to $3,789,000 and $5,378,000 at December 31, 2009 and 2008.  The bank was also committed under standby letters of credit as described in Note 13.

Certain officers and directors and/or their affiliates purchased subordinated notes (“Notes”) from the company in a private placement offering.  The total purchased amounted to $11 million.  During 2009, the Company has paid and accrued $259,250 of interest.  No principal has been paid on the Notes in 2009 and principal payments do not begin until September 1, 2015.  The interest rate on the Notes is 9%.

Deposits from certain officers and directors and/or their affiliates held by the bank at December 31, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $122,133,000 and $123,347,000.  Interest paid on the deposits amounted to $951,000 and $2,531,000 at December 31, 2009 and 2008.

13.  COMMITMENTS:

(a) Leases:

At December 31, 2009, the company was obligated under certain noncancelable operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more.  Minimum future obligations under noncancelable operating leases in effect at December 31, 2009 are as follows (in thousands):

 
FACILITIES
 
EQUIPMENT
2010
$   470
 
$126
2011
423
 
72
2012
234
 
38
2013
167
 
20
2014
50
 
2
2015 and thereafter
     210
 
     0
Total
$1,554
 
$258

Total rental expense under operating leases amounted to $614,000 in 2009, $608,000 in 2008, and $576,000 in 2007.


(b)  Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk:

The bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  Such financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit which involve varying degrees of credit, interest rate or liquidity risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet.  The bank's exposure to credit loss from nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments.

Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk at December 31 are as follows (in thousands):

 
2009
 
2008
Commitments to extend credit
$162,137
 
$189,232
Standby letters of credit
67,678
 
67,666


Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to customers in accordance with contractual provisions.  These commitments usually are for specific periods or contain termination clauses and may require the payment of a fee.  The total amounts of unused commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements, in that commitments often expire without being drawn upon.

Letters of credit and financial guarantees are agreements whereby the company guarantees the performance of a customer to a third party.  Collateral may be required to support letters of credit in accordance with management’s evaluation of the creditworthiness of each customer.  The credit exposure assumed in issuing letters of credit is essentially equal to that in other lending activities.

Outstanding commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit issued to or on behalf of related parties amounted to $24,213,000 and $1,923,000 and $29,067,000 and $2,002,000 at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

(c)  Concentration of Credit Risk:

Cash Concentrations: The bank maintains cash balances at several correspondent banks.  The aggregate cash balances represent federal funds sold of $62,175 and $0; and due from bank accounts in excess of the limit covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation amounting to $0 and $7,000 as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Loan Concentrations:  At December 31, 2009, 17.2% of the bank’s commercial loan portfolio was concentrated in loans in the following two industries.  Substantially all of these loans are secured by first mortgages on commercial properties and/or collateral held.

 
In thousands
 
%
Land Subdivision
$74,959
 
10.6%
Solid Waste Landfills
46,325
 
6.6
       

(d)  Other:

The company is also a party to routine litigation involving various aspects of its business, none of which, in the opinion of management and its legal counsel, is expected to have a material adverse impact on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity of the company.

14.           STOCK OPTION PLANS:

On August 30, 2000, the Corporation’s board of directors adopted an Employee Stock Incentive Plan in which options may be granted to key officers and other employees of the Corporation.  The aggregate number of shares which may be issued upon exercise of the options under the plan cannot exceed 1,100,000 shares.  Options and rights granted under the plan become exercisable six months after the date the options are awarded and expire ten years after the award date.

The board of directors also adopted on August 30, 2000, the Independent Directors Stock Option Plan for members of the corporation’s board of directors who are not officers or employees of the corporation or its subsidiaries.  The aggregate number of shares issuable under the plan cannot exceed 550,000 shares and are exercisable six months from the date the awards are granted and expire three years after the award date.

In accordance with current accounting guidance, all options are charged against income at their fair value.  Awards granted under the plans vest immediately and the entire expense of the award is recognized in the year of grant.  Upon expiration, the cost of the option is reversed and credited to income.

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model average assumptions:


 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2009
 
2008
 
2007
Dividend yield
4.24%
 
-
 
2.59%
Expected life
10 years
 
-
 
10 years
Expected volatility
27.8%
 
-
 
26.5%
Risk-free interest rate
2.99%
 
-
 
4.50%
           



A summary of the status of the company’s stock option plans is presented below:

 
2009
2008
2007
 
 
 
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
 
 
 
Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
 
 
 
Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
325,134
12.36
360,694
$11.93
349,838
$10.85
Granted
74,600
10.81
0
0
48,625
16.90
Exercised
(15,500)
5.97
(31,125)
6.31
(36,119)
7.61
Forfeited
(17,986)
15.21
  (4,435)
19.55
  (1,650)
23.13
Outstanding at the end of the year
 
366,248
 
12.18
 
325,134
 
$ 12.36
 
360,694
 
$ 11.93
Options exercisable at year end
 
366,248
 
12.18
 
325,134
 
$ 12.36
 
312,100
 
$ 11.16
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year
 
 
$ 2.13
 
 
$ 0
 
 
$ 5.11
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
 
$158,898
 
$   0
 
$248,571


Information pertaining to options outstanding at December 31, 2009 is as follows:

 
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
 
 
Range of
Exercise
Price
 
 
 
Number
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
 
 
Number
Exercisable
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
           
$5.19-$23.13
366,248
5.4 years
$12.18
366,248
$12.18


15.  REGULATORY MATTERS:

The company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the company’s financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices must be met.  Capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the company to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined).  Management believes, as of December 31, 2009, that the company meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
As of December 31, 2009, the most recent notification from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency categorized the bank as “Well Capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  To be categorized as “Well Capitalized” the bank must maintain minimum Total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table.  There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution’s category.



(in thousands)

   
 
 
 
 
Actual
 
 
 
 
For Capital
 Adequacy Purposes
 
To Be Well
Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective
Action Provision
   
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
As of December 31, 2009:
                       
Total Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
                       
Corporation
 
$148,279
 
12.18%
 
>$97,390
 
>8.00%
 
>$121,738
 
>10.00%
Bank
 
$143,896
 
11.82%
 
>$97,363
 
>8.00%
 
>$121,704
 
>10.00%
Tier I Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
                       
Corporation
 
$109,840
 
9.02%
 
>$48,695
 
>4.00%
 
>$73,043
 
>6.00%
Bank
 
$128,562
 
10.56%
 
>$48,682
 
>4.00%
 
>$73,022
 
>6.00%
Tier I Capital
(to Average Assets)
                       
Corporation
 
$109,840
 
7.77%
 
>$56,558
 
>4.00%
 
>$70,697
 
>5.00%
Bank
 
$128,562
 
9.09%
 
>$56,552
 
>4.00%
 
>$70,690
 
>5.00%
             
             
   
 
 
 
 
Actual
 
 
 
 
For Capital
 Adequacy Purposes
 
To Be Well
Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective
Action Provision
   
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
As of December 31, 2008:
                       
Total Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
                       
Corporation
 
$126,435
 
11.18%
 
>$90,466
 
>8.00%
 
>$113,082
 
>10.00%
Bank
 
$126,219
 
11.17%
 
>$90,439
 
>8.00%
 
>$113,049
 
>10.00%
Tier I Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
                       
Corporation
 
$117,285
 
10.37%
 
>$45,233
 
>4.00%
 
>$67,849
 
>6.00%
Bank
 
$117,069
 
10.36%
 
>$45,220
 
>4.00%
 
>$67,829
 
>6.00%
Tier I Capital
(to Average Assets)
                       
Corporation
 
$117,285
 
8.99%
 
>$52,184
 
>4.00%
 
>$65,230
 
>5.00%
Bank
 
$117,069
 
8.95%
 
>$52,340
 
>4.00%
 
>$65,425
 
>5.00%

Banking regulations also limit the amount of dividends that may be paid without prior approval of the bank's regulatory agency.  Retained earnings against which dividends may be paid without prior approval of the federal banking regulators amounted to $4,570,000 at December 31, 2009, subject to the minimum capital ratio requirements noted above.

 
16.  DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

Current accounting pronouncements require annual disclosure of estimated fair value of on-and off-balance sheet financial instruments.


The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

Cash and short-term investments:
Cash and short-term investments include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, and federal funds sold.  For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Securities:
For securities held for investment purposes, the fair values have been individually determined based on currently quoted market prices.  If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

Loans:
The fair value of loans has been estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.

Deposits:
The fair value of demand deposits, savings deposits, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.  The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Borrowed funds:
Rates currently available to the bank for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate fair value of existing debt.

Commitments to extend credit and standby letters 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 is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.

The estimated fair values of the company's financial instruments (in thousands) are as follows:

   
December 31, 2009
 
December 31, 2008
   
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
FINANCIAL ASSETS
               
Cash and short term investments
 
$   86,364
 
$   86,364
 
$   18,171
 
$   18,171
Securities
 
273,633
 
273,522
 
258,795
 
258,761
Gross Loans
 
949,826
 
955,369
 
964,928
 
1,002,111
                 
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
               
Deposits
 
$1,071,608
 
$1,076,700
 
$952,892
 
$957,367
Borrowed funds
 
217,467
 
220,434
 
245,197
 
247,924
                 
OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
               
Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit
 
 
$0
 
 
$783
 
 
$0
 
 
$568





17.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS:

Fair values of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis at December 31, 2009 and 2008 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

       
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices
 In
 Active Markets
 for Identical
 Assets/
Liabilities
 (Level 1)
 
 
 
Significant
 Other
 Observable
 Inputs
 (Level 2)
 
 
 
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
December 31, 2009
               
Available-for-sale securities
 
$ 259,955
 
$ 249,136
 
$   0
 
$   10,819
                 
December 31, 2008
               
Available-for-sale securities
 
$ 245,900
 
$ 228,248
 
$   0
 
$   17,652
                 





Available-for-sale securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) (dollars in thousands):

January 1, 2008
 
$          0
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)
   
Included in earnings
 
0
Included in other comprehensive income
 
0
Purchases, issuance, and settlements
 
0
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
 
17,652
December 31, 2008
 
17,652
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)
   
Included in earnings
 
(4,724)
Included in other comprehensive income
 
(2,109)
Purchases, issuance, and settlements
 
0
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
 
0
December 31, 2009
 
$ 10,819
     
The amount of total gains or losses for the year ended December 31, 2008 included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date
 
 
 
 
$          0
     
The amount of total gains or losses for the year ended December 31, 2009 included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date
 
 
 
 
$  4,724






Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) included in earnings for the year are reported in other income as follows (dollars in thousands):

December 31, 2009
   
Total gains or losses included in earnings for the year
 
$4,724
     
Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at year end
 
 
$       0
     
December 31, 2008
   
Total gains or losses included in earnings for the year
 
$       0
     
Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at year end
 
 
$       0


As of December 31, 2009, the company owned $30,173,000 collateralized debt obligation securities that are backed by trust preferred securities issued by banks, thrifts, and insurance companies (TRUP CDOs).  The market for these securities at December 31, 2009 is not active and markets for similar securities are also not active.  The inactivity was evidenced first by a significant widening of the bid-ask spread in the brokered markets in which TRUP CDOs trade and then by a significant decrease in the volume of trades relative to historical levels.  The new issue market is also inactive as no new TRUP CDOs have been issued since 2007.  There are currently very few market participants who are willing and or able to transact for these securities.

The market values for these securities (and any securities other than those issued or guaranteed by the US Treasury) are very depressed relative to historical levels.  For example, the yield spreads for the broad market of investment grade and high yield corporate bonds reached all time wide levels versus Treasuries at the end of November 2008 and remain near those levels today.  Thus in today's market, a low market price for a particular bond may only provide evidence of stress in the credit markets in general versus being an indicator of credit problems with a particular issuer.

Given conditions in the debt markets today and the absence of observable transactions in the secondary and new issue markets, we determined:
·  
The few observable transactions and market quotations that are available are not reliable for purposes of determining fair value at December 31, 2009
·  
An income valuation approach technique (present value technique) that maximizes the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs will be equally or more representative of fair value than the market approach valuation technique used at prior measurement dates and
·  
Our TRUP CDOs are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because we determined that significant adjustments are required to determine fair value at the measurement date.

Our TRUP CDO valuations were prepared by Moody's Analytics, an independent third party.  Their approach to determining fair value involved these steps:
1.  
The credit quality of the collateral is estimated using average probability of default values for each issuer (adjusted for rating levels)
2.  
The default probabilities also considered the potential for correlation among issuers within the same industry (e.g. banks with other banks)
3.  
The loss given default was assumed to be 95% (i.e. a 5% recovery)
4.  
The cash flows were forecast for the underlying collateral and applied to each CDO tranche to determine the resulting distribution among the securities
5.  
The expected cash flows were discounted to calculate the present value of the security
6.  
The calculations were modeled in several thousand scenarios using a Monte Carlo engine and the average price was used for valuation purposes
7.  
Moody's Analytics used 3-month LIBOR (USD) plus 200 basis points as a discount rate for this analysis.  The discount rate used is highly dependent upon the credit quality of the collateral, the relative position of the tranche in the capital structure of the CDO and the prepayment assumptions.

As of December 31, 2009, an unrealized loss of $19,354,000 was recognized in accordance with FASB ASC 320 on TRUP CDOs utilizing the above mentioned methodology.


18.  CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION – PARENT COMPANY ONLY:

Condensed parent company only financial information is as follows (in thousands):
 

Condensed Balance Sheet December 31,
2009
 
2008
Assets:
     
Cash
$     4,539
 
$       188
Investment in Statutory Trust
341
 
335
Investment in Subsidiary (equity method)
 119,858
 
 110,127
Total Assets
$124,738
 
$110,650
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
     
Junior Subordinated Debentures
$ 10,310
 
$ 10,310
Subordinated Debentures
23,100
 
0
Other liabilities
195
 
18
Stockholders’ equity
  91,133
 
  100,322
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
$124,738
 
$110,650



Condensed Statement of Income for the years ending December 31,
2009
 
2008
 
2007
Income:
         
Dividends from Subsidiary
$  1,200
 
$  4,100
 
$  2,800
Equity in Undistributed Income of Subsidiary
(11,854)
 
11,386
 
12,476
Equity in Trust
8
 
16
 
23
Total Income
$(10,646)
 
$15,502
 
$15,299
Expenses
654
 
438
 
603
Net Income
$(11,300)
 
$15,064
 
$14,696





 
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows for the years ending December 31,
2009
 
2008
 
2007
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
         
Net income
$(11,300)
 
$15,064
 
$14,696
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
         
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiary
11,854
 
(11,386)
 
(12,476)
Equity in Trust
(5)
 
(2)
 
(23)
Increase/(decrease) in other liabilities
177
 
(19)
 
1
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
$      726
 
    $ 3,657
 
    $ 2,198
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
         
Investment in capital of subsidiary
$(18,480)
 
$    0
 
$    0
Investment in statutory trust
       0
 
       0
 
       0
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
$(18,480)
 
$     0
 
$     0
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
         
Increase in borrowed funds
$    23,100
 
$        0
 
$        0
Cash dividends
(2,738)
 
(7,294)
 
(6,614)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock net of stock issuance costs
  1,743
 
  3,477
 
  4,073
Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares
         0
 
         0
 
         (3)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
$ 22,105
 
$ (3,817)
 
$ (2,544)
Increase (decrease) in Cash
$  4,351
 
$  (160)
 
$  (346)
Cash at Beginning of Year
      188
 
      348
 
      694
Cash at End of Year
$ 4,539
 
$    188
 
$    348

 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
In 1999, the company adopted a dividend reinvestment plan.  Shares of stock issued in 2009, 2008 and 2007 were 226,542 shares, 270,553 shares and 212,599 shares, respectively, in lieu of paying cash dividends of $1,650,000 in 2009, $3,281,000 in 2008 and $3,798,000 in 2007.

19.  SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED):

In thousands, except per share amounts:

 
Quarter Ending
 
 
March 31,
 
 
June 30,
 
 
September 30,
 
 
December 31,
2009
             
Interest income
$16,850
 
$16,342
 
$15,813
 
$15,701
Interest expense
    6,183
 
   6,163
 
  6,265
 
   6,585
Net interest income
10,667
 
10,179
 
9,548
 
9,116
Provision for credit losses
2,460
 
7,250
 
11,050
 
11,190
Other income/(loss)
2,423
 
1,684
 
(641)
 
(1,435)
Other expenses
6,677
 
7,343
 
8,044
 
8,934
Provision/(credit) for income taxes
   715
 
   (514)
 
   (4,003)
 
      (6,305)
Net income/(loss)
$ 3,238
 
$(2,216)
 
$(6,184)
 
$(6,138)
Earnings/(loss) per share:
             
   Basic
$0.20
 
$(0.14)
 
$(0.38)
 
$(0.38)
   Diluted
$0.20
 
$(0.14)
 
$(0.38)
 
$(0.38)
   
   
   
 
 

 
   
 
Quarter Ending
 
 
March 31,
 
 
June 30,
 
 
September 30,
 
 
December 31,
2008
             
Interest income
$19,400
 
$18,087
 
$18,139
 
$17,825
Interest expense
    9,561
 
   8,305
 
  8,005
 
   7,371
Net interest income
9,839
 
9,782
 
10,134
 
10,454
Provision for credit losses
300
 
550
 
300
 
654
Other income
2,207
 
1,607
 
2,325
 
1,673
Other expenses
6,131
 
6,366
 
6,411
 
7,622
Provision for income taxes
   1,424
 
   964
 
   1,421
 
      795
Net income
$ 4,191
 
$ 3,509
 
$ 4,327
 
$ 3,056
Earnings per share:
             
   Basic
$0.27
 
$0.22
 
$0.27
 
$0.19
   Diluted
$0.26
 
$0.22
 
$0.27
 
$0.18


20. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:

In accordance with current accounting guidance, subsequent events have been evaluated by management through the date the financial statements were filed.