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EXHIBIT 99.1
 
NEWS RELEASE
 
TO BUSINESS EDITOR:
 
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. REPORTS 21% EARNINGS INCREASE
 
Hallstead, PA, January 20 – Peoples Financial Services Corp. (OTCBB:PFIS) today reported record 2011 earnings of $7.8 million or $2.49 per share, an increase of $1.3 million or 20.5% from $6.5 million or $2.07 per share for 2010. Earnings for the fourth quarter were $1.8 millions or $0.57 per share in 2011 and $2.0 million or $0.65 per share in 2010.
 
Return on average assets was 1.17% and 1.33% for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011, compared to 1.45% and 1.18% for the respective periods of 2010. Return on average equity was 12.54% for the fourth quarter and 14.80% for the year in 2011 compared to 15.77% and 13.87% for the same periods of 2010.
 
"I am extremely pleased with our Company's performance in 2011," stated Alan W. Dakey, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We achieved record earnings and exceeded our goals for profitability and asset growth. Despite a very challenging interest rate and competitive environment, our net interest margin increased which was the driving force behind the earnings improvement. The past year, characterized by historically low interest rates, proved extremely challenging for interest rate risk management. As a result, many banks experienced margin compression. We were able to effectively manage our rate-sensitive assets and liabilities through strong loan growth and prudent pricing practices which directly led to a 13.8% increase in net interest income and a 17 basis point improvement in the net interest margin. In addition, improvements in noninterest income and the retention of a top level efficiency ratio favorably impacted our bottom line," continued Dakey. "We look forward to continued financial strength in 2012 as the economy continues to improve," concluded Dakey.
 
HIGHLIGHTS
 
·  
Year-to-date earnings increased $0.42 per share in 2011.
 
·  
Net interest margin widened 17 basis points over 2010.
 
·  
Loans, net grew $54.3 million or 14% from year-end 2010.
 
·  
Deposits increased $55.6 million or 13% in 2011.
 
·  
Nonperforming assets declined 13% comparing 2011 and 2010.
 
INCOME STATEMENT REVIEW
 
Tax-equivalent net interest income increased $2.6 million or 12.6% to $23.3 million in 2011 from $20.7 million in 2010. A $1.7 million or 6.3% increase in tax-equivalent interest revenue coupled with a $0.9 million or 13.2% reduction in interest expense resulted in the increase. Growth of $40.2 million in average earning assets partially offset by a 7 basis point decline in the tax-equivalent yield led to the increase in interest revenue. The tax-equivalent yield on earning assets was 5.19% in 2011 compared to 5.26% in 2010. Specifically, the tax-equivalent yield on the loan portfolio decreased 15 basis points, as the repricing of existing adjustable-rate loans and loan originations were impacted by the historically low interest rate environment in 2011. Similarly, the yield on the investment portfolio declined 32 basis points. Repayments and maturities, not used to fund loans, were reinvested at lower rates. The growth in earning assets primarily resulted from an increase of $56.4 million or 15.5% in average loans. Partially offsetting the loan growth was a decrease in investments, interest-bearing balances and federal funds sold of $16.2 million or 10.6%. The reduction in interest expense resulted from a 28 basis point decrease in the cost of funds partially offset by a $24.7 million increase in the average volume of interest-bearing liabilities. The cost of funds was impacted by proactive pricing practices in light of the low interest rate environment, as well as a shift from higher-cost certificates of deposit to lower-cost interest-bearing transaction accounts. The tax equivalent net interest spread improved 20 basis points from 3.73% in 2010 to 3.93% in 2011, while the tax-equivalent net interest margin widened 17 basis points from 4.00% in 2010 to 4.17% in 2011. In addition, the net interest margin for the fourth quarter improved 2 basis points in comparison to the previous quarter.
 
The provision for loan losses totaled $1.8 million in 2011 compared to $2.2 million in 2010. For the fourth quarter of 2011 and 2010, the provision for loan losses amounted to $300 thousand and $180 thousand, respectively.
 
Noninterest revenue increased $1.3 million or 29.8% to $5.6 million in 2011 from $4.3 million in 2010. Revenue received from our Wealth Management Division increased $352 thousand or 115.4% as a result of acquiring an existing investment advisory business in the fourth quarter of 2010. Included in noninterest revenue in 2011 was a $1.7 million gain on the sale of a commercial property held as other real estate.  Service charges, fees and commissions declined $487 thousand, while continued weakness in the housing market contributed to a $71 thousand reduction in mortgage banking income. For the fourth quarter, noninterest revenue totaled $1,093 thousand in 2011 and $952 thousand in 2010.
 
Noninterest expense increased $2.1 million or 15.6% to $15.3 million in 2011 from $13.2 million in 2010. Payroll-related expenses rose $937 thousand or 17.0% as a result of additional staffing and normal merit increases. In addition, we experienced a $378 thousand or 15.1% increase in occupancy and equipment expense which resulted from expenses related to flooding issues in four of our branch offices. Other expenses increased $750 thousand or 14.3% comparing 2011 and 2010.  Year-to-date operating efficiency improved as evidenced by a reduction in the operating efficiency ratio to 56.1% in 2011 compared to 56.7% in 2010. For the fourth quarter, noninterest expense increased $893 thousand or 27.9% in comparison to the same period last year. The increase was primarily a result of additional staffing and flood related expenses.

 
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BALANCE SHEET REVIEW

Total assets increased $62.8 million or 11.2% to $621.4 million at December 31, 2011, from $558.6 million at December 31, 2010. The balance sheet growth was driven by an increase in total deposits of $55.6 million or 12.7% to $494.3 million at the end of 2011, from $438.7 million one year ago. Due to the uncertainty in financial markets and perceived risk involved in investing in nonbank products, customers opted to invest excess funds into traditional bank products. In addition, an increase in the flow of funds from natural gas drilling impacted our deposit gathering. Loans, net of unearned income, rose $54.3 million or 13.9% to $445.1 million at December 31, 2011, from $390.8 million at year-end 2010. Available-for-sale investment securities increased $18.1 million or 14.9% to $139.9 million from $121.8 million comparing December 31, 2011 and 2010.

Stockholders' equity equaled $59.6 million or $19.11 per share at December 31, 2011, and $50.5 million or $16.07 per share at December 31, 2010. Record earnings and the recognition of a net improvement in other comprehensive income more than offset the impact of stock repurchases and dividends. Our capital to assets was 9.59% at the close of the fourth quarter of 2011, an improvement compared to 9.04% one year earlier. All of our capital ratios significantly exceeded regulatory standards for well capitalized institutions at December 31, 2011. Dividends declared were $0.20 per share for the fourth quarter and $0.80 per share year-to-date in 2011. As a percentage of net income, dividends declared amounted to 32.1% in 2011. Accumulated other comprehensive income increased $4.5 million from year-end 2010, which resulted directly from an increase in the market value of available-for-sale investment securities.

Nonperforming assets equaled $9.0 million or 2.02% of loans, net of unearned income and foreclosed assets at December 31, 2011, compared to $10.3 million or 2.61% one year earlier. The improvement in asset quality resulted from a reduction in foreclosed assets offset partially by increases in nonaccrual loans and accruing loans past due 90 days or more. Loans charged-off, net of recoveries, decreased $894 thousand to $545 thousand in 2011, from $1,439 thousand in 2010. The provision for loan losses was $300 thousand and $1.8 million for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011, compared to $180 thousand and $2.2 million for the respective periods of 2010. The allowance for loan losses equaled $5.3 million or 1.20% of loans, net of unearned income, at December 31, 2011, compared to $4.1 million or 1.05% at year-end 2010.

Peoples Financial Services Corporation is the parent company of Peoples Neighborhood Bank, an independent community bank serving Lackawanna, Wyoming and Susquehanna Counties in Pennsylvania and Broome County in New York through eleven offices. Each office, interdependent with the community, offers a comprehensive array of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations and government entities. In addition, customers can take advantage of PNB Online Banking services by accessing the Company's website at http://www.peoplesnatbank.com. Peoples Wealth Management is a member managed limited liability company for the purpose of providing investment advisory services to the general public. The Company's business philosophy includes offering direct access to senior management and other officers and providing friendly, informed and courteous service, local and timely decision making, flexible and reasonable operating procedures and consistently applied credit policies.
 

 
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Summary Data
 
Peoples Financial Services Corp.
 
Five Quarter Trend
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
                               
   
Dec 31
   
Sept 30
   
June 30
   
March 31
   
Dec 31
 
   
2011
   
2011
   
2011
   
2011
   
2010
 
                               
Key performance data:
                             
                               
Per share data:
                             
Net income
  $ 0.57     $ 0.60     $ 0.75     $ 0.57     $ 0.65  
Cash dividends declared
  $ 0.20     $ 0.20     $ 0.20     $ 0.20     $ 0.20  
Book value
  $ 19.11     $ 18.86     $ 17.90     $ 16.70     $ 16.07  
Tangible book value
  $ 18.89     $ 18.59     $ 17.62     $ 16.39     $ 15.74  
Market value:
                                       
High
  $ 28.25     $ 28.25     $ 27.50     $ 28.00     $ 28.00  
Low
  $ 27.05     $ 26.90     $ 25.50     $ 26.31     $ 26.60  
Closing
  $ 28.25     $ 27.55     $ 27.05     $ 26.31     $ 26.60  
Market capitalization
  $ 88,108     $ 86,205     $ 85,036     $ 82,700     $ 83,570  
Common shares outstanding
    3,118,856       3,129,056       3,143,656       3,143,281       3,141,731  
                                         
Selected ratios:
                                       
                                         
Return on average stockholders' equity
    12.54 %     13.62 %     18.56 %     14.84 %     15.77 %
                                         
Return on average assets
    1.17 %     1.24 %     1.63 %     1.30 %     1.45 %
                                         
Stockholders' equity to total assets
    9.59 %     9.72 %     9.59 %     9.20 %     9.04 %
                                         
Efficiency ratio
    60.61 %     58.09 %     50.98 %     55.82 %     53.03 %
                                         
Nonperforming assets to loans, net, and foreclosed assets
    2.02 %     2.06 %     2.05 %     2.56 %     2.61 %
                                         
Net charge-offs to average loans, net
    0.06 %     0.28 %     0.01 %     0.17 %     0.01 %
                                         
Allowance for loan losses to loans, net
    1.20 %     1.20 %     1.21 %     1.07 %     1.05 %
                                         
Earning assets yield (FTE)
    5.00 %     5.08 %     5.27 %     5.43 %     5.17 %
                                         
Cost of funds
    1.14 %     1.27 %     1.31 %     1.30 %     1.32 %
                                         
Net interest spread (FTE)
    3.86 %     3.81 %     3.96 %     4.13 %     3.85 %
                                         
Net interest margin (FTE)
    4.09 %     4.07 %     4.20 %     4.36 %     4.10 %



 
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Peoples Financial Services Corp.
 
Consolidated Statements of Income
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
             
Year Ended
 
Dec 31
   
Dec 31
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Interest income:
           
Interest and fees on loans:
           
Taxable
  $ 21,639     $ 19,417  
Tax-exempt
    1,362       1,116  
Interest and dividends on investment securities available-for-sale:
               
Taxable
    2,610       2,943  
Tax-exempt
    1,660       2,027  
Dividends
    33       44  
Interest on interest-bearing balances with banks
    12       4  
Interest on federal funds sold
    34       26  
Total interest income
    27,350       25,577  
                 
Interest expense:
               
Interest on deposits
    4,423       4,696  
Interest on short-term borrowings
    310       389  
Interest on long-term debt
    906       1,413  
Total interest expense
    5,639       6,498  
Net interest income
    21,711       19,079  
Provision for loan losses
    1,794       2,202  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    19,917       16,877  
                 
Noninterest income:
               
Service charges, fees and commissions
    2,955       3,442  
Wealth management income
    657       305  
Mortgage banking income
    346       417  
Net gains on sale of investment securities available-for-sale
    25       346  
Other than temporary investment securities impairment
    (87 )     (164 )
Net gains on sale of other real estate
    1,671       (56 )
Total noninterest income
    5,567       4,290  
                 
Noninterest expense:
               
Salaries and employee benefits expense
    6,435       5,498  
Net occupancy and equipment expense
    2,879       2,501  
Other expenses
    5,996       5,246  
Total noninterest expense
    15,310       13,245  
Income before income taxes
    10,174       7,922  
Provision for income tax expense
    2,357       1,437  
Net income
  $ 7,817     $ 6,485  
                 
Other comprehensive income:
               
Unrealized holding gains on investment securities available-for-sale
  $ 6,725     $ 2,339  
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income
    (25 )     (346 )
Reclassification adjustment for other than temporary impairment charges
    87       164  
Income tax expense related to other comprehensive income
    2,308       733  
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes
    4,479       1,424  
Comprehensive income
  $ 12,296     $ 7,909  
                 
Per share data:
               
Net income
  $ 2.49     $ 2.07  
Cash dividends declared
  $ 0.80     $ 0.79  
Average common shares outstanding
    3,136,663       3,139,606  



 
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Peoples Financial Services Corp.
 
Consolidated Statements of Income
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
                             
Three months ended
Dec 31
   
Sept 30
   
June 30
   
March 31
   
Dec 31
 
 
2011
   
2011
   
2011
   
2011
   
2010
 
                             
Interest income:
                           
Interest and fees on loans:
                           
Taxable
$ 5,585     $ 5,505     $ 5,413     $ 5,136     $ 4,961  
Tax-exempt
  328       331       346       357       293  
Interest and dividends on investment securities available-for-sale:
                                     
Taxable
  672       639       633       666       716  
Tax-exempt
  377       397       411       475       520  
Dividends
  7       9       8       9       9  
Interest on interest-bearing balances with banks
  4       3       3       2       1  
Interest on federal funds sold
  8       13       11       2       6  
Total interest income
  6,981       6,897       6,825       6,647       6,506  
                                       
Interest expense:
                                     
Interest on deposits
  1,079       1,168       1,132       1,044       1,058  
Interest on short-term borrowings
  72       76       76       86       102  
Interest on long-term debt
  178       208       263       257       273  
Total interest expense
  1,329       1,452       1,471       1,387       1,433  
Net interest income
  5,652       5,445       5,354       5,260       5,073  
Provision for loan losses
  300       269       804       421       180  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
  5,352       5,176       4,550       4,839       4,893  
                                       
Noninterest income:
                                     
Service charges, fees and commissions
  799       736       711       709       690  
Wealth management income
  140       142       236       139       65  
Mortgage banking income
  168       32       98       48       109  
Net gains on sale of investment securities available-for-sale
  (12 )     25       2       10       123  
Other than temporary investment securities impairment
          (3 )             (84 )     (24 )
Net gains on sale of other real estate
  (2 )     90       1,583               (11 )
Total noninterest income
  1,093       1,022       2,630       822       952  
                                       
Noninterest expense:
                                     
Salaries and employee benefits expense
  1,713       1,648       1,628       1,446       1,302  
Net occupancy and equipment expense
  766       738       699       676       624  
Other expenses
  1,609       1,371       1,743       1,273       1,269  
Total noninterest expense
  4,088       3,757       4,070       3,395       3,195  
Income before income taxes
  2,357       2,441       3,110       2,266       2,650  
Provision for income tax expense
  557       582       751       467       607  
Net income
$ 1,800     $ 1,859     $ 2,359     $ 1,799     $ 2,043  
                                       
Other comprehensive income:
                                     
Unrealized holding gains on investment securities available-for-sale
$ (466 )   $ 2,908     $ 3,183     $ 1,100     $ (5,775 )
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income
  12       (25 )     (2 )     (10 )     (123 )
Reclassification adjustment for other than temporary impairment charges
          3               84       24  
Income tax expense related to other comprehensive income
  (154 )     981       1,082       399       (1,997 )
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes
  (300 )     1,905       2,099       775       (3,877 )
Comprehensive income
$ 1,500     $ 3,764     $ 4,458     $ 2,574     $ (1,834 )
                                       
Per share data:
                                     
Net income
$ 0.57     $ 0.60     $ 0.75     $ 0.57     $ 0.65  
Cash dividends declared
$ 0.20     $ 0.20     $ 0.20     $ 0.20     $ 0.20  
Average common shares outstanding
  3,123,569       3,134,591       3,146,611       3,142,137       3,141,438  




 
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Peoples Financial Services Corp.
 
Details of Net Interest and Net Interest Margin
 
(In thousands, fully taxable equivalent basis)
 
                               
Three months ended
 
Dec 31
   
Sept 30
   
June 30
   
March 31
   
Dec 31
 
   
2011
   
2011
   
2011
   
2011
   
2010
 
                               
Net interest income:
                             
Interest income
                             
Loans, net:
                             
Taxable
  $ 5,585     $ 5,505     $ 5,413     $ 5,136     $ 4,961  
Tax-exempt
    497       502       524       541       444  
Total loans, net
    6,082       6,007       5,937       5,677       5,405  
Investments:
                                       
Taxable
    679       648       641       675       725  
Tax-exempt
    571       602       623       720       788  
Total investments
    1,250       1,250       1,264       1,395       1,513  
    Interest-bearing balances with banks
    4       3       3       2       1  
    Federal funds sold
    8       13       11       2       6  
Total interest income
    7,344       7,272       7,215       7,076       6,925  
Interest expense:
                                       
Deposits
    1,079       1,168       1,132       1,044       1,058  
   Short-term borrowings
    72       76       76       86       102  
   Long-term debt
    178       208       263       257       273  
Total interest expense
    1,329       1,452       1,471       1,387       1,433  
Net interest income
  $ 6,015     $ 5,820     $ 5,744     $ 5,689     $ 5,492  
                                         
Loans, net:
                                       
Taxable
    5.51 %     5.59 %     5.71 %     5.70 %     5.64 %
Tax-exempt
    5.83 %     5.74 %     5.73 %     5.77 %     6.35 %
Total loans, net
    5.53 %     5.61 %     5.71 %     5.70 %     5.70 %
Investments:
                                       
Taxable
    2.71 %     3.20 %     3.75 %     3.87 %     3.43 %
Tax-exempt
    5.93 %     5.95 %     6.03 %     6.15 %     6.04 %
Total investments
    3.61 %     4.12 %     4.61 %     4.78 %     4.42 %
    Interest-bearing balances with banks
    1.28 %     0.86 %     0.88 %     1.14 %     1.25 %
    Federal funds sold
    0.40 %     0.25 %     0.22 %     0.13 %     0.13 %
Total earning assets
    5.00 %     5.08 %     5.27 %     5.43 %     5.17 %
Interest expense:
                                       
Deposits
    1.07 %     1.17 %     1.17 %     1.15 %     1.16 %
   Short-term borrowings
    0.68 %     0.81 %     0.89 %     0.91 %     0.98 %
   Long-term debt
    3.69 %     3.79 %     3.92 %     3.83 %     3.93 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    1.14 %     1.27 %     1.31 %     1.30 %     1.32 %
Net interest spread
    3.86 %     3.82 %     3.96 %     4.13 %     3.85 %
Net interest margin
    4.09 %     4.07 %     4.20 %     4.36 %     4.10 %



 
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Peoples Financial Services Corp.
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
                               
   
Dec. 31,
   
Sept 30
   
June 30
   
March 31
   
Dec. 31,
 
At period end
 
2011
   
2011
   
2011
   
2011
   
2010
 
                               
Assets:
                             
Cash and due from banks
  $ 9,488     $ 9,787     $ 12,736     $ 9,661     $ 6,731  
Interest-bearing balances with banks
    1,071       1,007       1,007       1,110       107  
Federal funds sold
            17,174       9,357       15,791       11,003  
Investment securities available-for-sale
    139,899       128,956       114,096       107,091       121,772  
Loans held for sale
    569       1,206       92       517       30  
Loans, net of unearned income
    445,103       427,249       426,655       407,842       390,772  
Less: allowance for loan losses
    5,349       5,119       5,153       4,356       4,100  
Net loans
    439,754       422,130       421,502       403,486       386,672  
Premises and equipment, net
    7,916       8,039       8,171       8,361       8,238  
Accrued interest receivable
    3,448       3,240       3,272       3,020       3,003  
Other assets
    19,259       15,616       16,347       21,291       21,031  
Total assets
  $ 621,404     $ 607,155     $ 586,580     $ 570,328     $ 558,587  
                                         
                                         
Liabilities:
                                       
Deposits:
                                       
Noninterest-bearing
  $ 92,985     $ 84,572     $ 78,216     $ 76,958     $ 73,663  
Interest-bearing
    401,298       401,588       392,353       376,614       365,071  
Total deposits
    494,283       486,160       470,569       453,572       438,734  
Short-term borrowings
    43,791       38,892       36,352       35,293       38,724  
Long-term debt
    18,927       21,620       21,862       27,100       27,336  
Accrued interest payable
    284       282       307       398       311  
Other liabilities
    4,506       1,178       1,220       1,471       2,966  
Total liabilities
    561,791       548,132       530,310       517,834       508,071  
                                         
                                         
                                         
Stockholders' equity:
                                       
Common stock, par value $2.00 authorized
                                       
12,500,000, shares issued 3,341,251;
    6,683       6,683       6,683       6,683       6,683  
Capital surplus
    3,141       3,141       3,122       3,122       3,118  
Retained earnings
    51,342       50,173       48,938       47,219       46,048  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    3,645       3,945       2,040       (59 )     (834 )
Less: Treasury stock, at cost, shares held 222,395;212,195;
    5,198       4,919       4,513       4,471       4,499  
   197,595;197,970; 197,520
                                       
Total stockholders' equity
    59,613       59,023       56,270       52,494       50,516  
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 621,404     $ 607,155     $ 586,580     $ 570,328     $ 558,587  

 
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Peoples Financial Services Corp.
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
                               
   
Dec 31
   
Sept 30
   
June 30
   
March 31
   
Dec 31
 
Average quarterly balances
 
2011
   
2011
   
2011
   
2011
   
2010
 
                               
Assets:
                             
Loans, net:
                             
Taxable
  $ 402,315     $ 390,478     $ 380,528     $ 365,573     $ 348,786  
Tax-exempt
    33,812       34,711       36,685       38,008       27,739  
Total loans, net
    436,127       425,189       417,213       403,581       376,525  
Investments:
                                       
Taxable
    99,252       80,221       68,614       70,781       83,974  
Tax-exempt
    38,217       40,105       41,434       47,488       51,788  
Total investments
    137,469       120,326       110,048       118,269       135,762  
    Interest-bearing balances with banks
    1,236       1,386       1,364       714       317  
    Federal funds sold
    8,010       20,693       20,504       6,028       18,624  
Total earning assets
    582,842       567,594       549,129       528,592       531,228  
Other assets
    27,950       28,378       32,970       32,316       29,478  
Total assets
  $ 610,792     $ 595,972     $ 582,099     $ 560,908     $ 560,706  
                                         
Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
                                       
Deposits:
                                       
Interest-bearing
  $ 400,678     $ 395,354     $ 387,655     $ 366,632     $ 360,808  
Noninterest-bearing
    87,573       83,458       78,959       74,742       75,411  
Total deposits
    488,251       478,812       466,614       441,374       436,219  
Short-term borrowings
    42,290       37,231       34,373       38,532       41,245  
Long-term debt
    19,140       21,749       26,935       27,227       27,559  
Other liabilities
    4,176       4,014       3,192       4,613       4,282  
Total liabilities
    553,857       541,806       531,114       511,746       509,305  
Stockholders' equity
    56,935       54,166       50,985       49,162       51,401  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 610,792     $ 595,972     $ 582,099     $ 560,908     $ 560,706  


 
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Peoples Financial Services Corp.
 
Asset Quality Data
 
(In thousands)
 
                               
   
Dec 31
   
Sept 30
   
June 30
   
March 31
   
Dec 31
 
At quarter end
 
2011
   
2011
   
2011
   
2011
   
2010
 
                               
Nonperforming assets:
                             
Nonaccrual/restructured loans
  $ 7,930     $ 7,977     $ 8,322     $ 6,751     $ 6,513  
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
    660       429       443       542       392  
Foreclosed assets
    399       399               3,246       3,387  
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 8,989     $ 8,805     $ 8,765     $ 10,539     $ 10,292  
                                         
Three months ended
                                       
                                         
Allowance for loan losses:
                                       
Beginning balance
  $ 5,119     $ 5,153     $ 4,356     $ 4,100     $ 3,928  
Charge-offs
    83       317       23       176       20  
Recoveries
    13       14       16       11       12  
Provision for loan losses
    300       269       804       421       180  
Ending balance
  $ 5,349     $ 5,119     $ 5,153     $ 4,356     $ 4,100  
                                         
                                         
SOURCE Peoples Financial Services Corp.
                                       
/Contact: MEDIA/INVESTORS, Scott A. Seasock, 570.879.2175 or scotts@peoplesnatbank.com
         
                                         
Co: Peoples Financial Services Corp.
                                       
St:   Pennsylvania
                                       
In:   Fin
                                       
 
 
 
                                       
Except for the historical information contained, herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties in the banking industry and overall economy. Such risks and uncertainties are detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission reports, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
 


 
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