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EX-31.1 - RULE 13A-14(A)/15D-14(A) CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - PATHFINDER BANCORP INCexh31.htm
UNITED STATES
 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
_____________________________
 
FORM 10-Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
       EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

       For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012

OR
 
[  ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
       EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
     For the transition period from _______ to _______

Commission File Number: 000-23601

PATHFINDER BANCORP, INC.
(Exact Name of Company as Specified in its Charter)

FEDERAL
16-1540137
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

214 West First Street, Oswego, NY 13126
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)

(315) 343-0057
(Issuer's Telephone Number including area code)


Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
                                               YES T        NO *                                

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
                                                                       YES T        NO *

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

                                                 Large accelerated filer*           Accelerated filer*                                         Non-accelerated filer*                                  Smaller reporting company  T
                           (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).   YES *    NO T

As of August 9, 2012, there were 2,979,969 shares issued and 2,617,682 shares outstanding of the Registrant’s Common Stock.





PATHFINDER BANCORP, INC.
INDEX



PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
PAGE NO.
       
Item 1.
Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
       
 
     
       
 
       
 
       
 
       
Item 1.
Legal proceedings
   
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
   
Item 2.
Unregistered sales of equity securities and use of proceeds
   
Item 3.
Defaults upon senior securities
   
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
   
Item 5.
Other information
   
Item 6.
Exhibits
   
       
 
       
   


PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 – Consolidated Financial Statements

Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Condition
(Unaudited)

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(In thousands, except share data)
 
2012
   
2011
 
ASSETS:
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 8,029     $ 7,093  
Interest earning deposits
    2,110       3,125  
Total cash and cash equivalents
    10,139       10,218  
Interest earning time deposits
    2,000       2,000  
Investment securities, at fair value
    123,728       100,395  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
    1,460       1,528  
Loans
    312,578       304,750  
Less: Allowance for loan losses
    4,213       3,980  
Loans receivable, net
    308,365       300,770  
Premises and equipment, net
    10,342       10,697  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,791       1,685  
Foreclosed real estate
    419       536  
Goodwill
    3,840       3,840  
Bank owned life insurance
    8,091       7,939  
Other assets
    4,731       3,372  
Total assets
  $ 474,906     $ 442,980  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Deposits:
               
Interest-bearing
  $ 359,107     $ 328,976  
Noninterest-bearing
    40,556       37,153  
Total deposits
    399,663       366,129  
Long-term borrowings
    25,019       26,074  
Junior subordinated debentures
    5,155       5,155  
Accrued interest payable
    124       145  
Other liabilities
    5,139       7,636  
Total liabilities
    435,100       405,139  
Shareholders' equity:
               
Preferred stock - SBLF, par value $0.01 per share; $1,000 liquidation preference;
               
13,000 shares authorized; 13,000 shares issued and outstanding
    13,000       13,000  
Common stock, par value $0.01; authorized 10,000,000 shares;
               
2,979,969 and 2,617,682 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
    30       30  
Additional paid in capital
    8,071       8,730  
Retained earnings
    25,632       24,618  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (1,102 )     (2,664 )
Unearned ESOP
    (991 )     (1,039 )
Treasury stock, at cost; 362,287 shares
    (4,834 )     (4,834 )
Total shareholders' equity
    39,806       37,841  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 474,906     $ 442,980  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
 


 
   
For the three
   
For the three
   
For the six
   
For the six
 
 
 
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
June 30, 2012
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2012
   
June 30, 2011
 
Interest and dividend income:
                       
Loans, including fees
  $ 3,977     $ 3,981     $ 7,988     $ 7,856  
Debt securities:
                               
Taxable
    488       604       946       1,197  
Tax-exempt
    182       75       345       149  
Dividends
    26       26       59       68  
Interest earning time deposits
    6       -       12       -  
Federal funds sold and interest earning deposits
    1       1       2       2  
       Total interest income
    4,680       4,687       9,352       9,272  
Interest expense:
                               
Interest on deposits
    736       821       1,497       1,633  
Interest on short-term borrowings
    6       7       8       18  
Interest on long-term borrowings
    255       278       507       558  
       Total interest expense
    997       1,106       2,012       2,209  
          Net interest income
    3,683       3,581       7,340       7,063  
Provision for loan losses
    150       262       375       525  
          Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    3,533       3,319       6,965       6,538  
Noninterest income:
                               
Service charges on deposit accounts
    280       276       553       571  
Earnings and gain on bank owned life insurance
    96       55       188       117  
Loan servicing fees
    66       50       108       92  
Losses on impairment of investment securities
    -       -       -       -  
Net gains on sales and redemptions of investment securities
    49       295       161       323  
Net gains on sales of loans and foreclosed real estate
    49       14       25       40  
Debit card interchange fees
    106       96       203       180  
Other charges, commissions & fees
    137       137       273       273  
          Total noninterest income
    783       923       1,511       1,596  
Noninterest expense:
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,869       1,764       3,844       3,473  
Building occupancy
    346       359       729       722  
Data processing
    341       352       682       705  
Professional and other services
    146       159       298       285  
Advertising
    99       136       160       275  
FDIC assessments
    78       162       155       324  
Audits and exams
    56       59       111       119  
Other expenses
    419       412       830       783  
          Total noninterest expenses
    3,354       3,403       6,809       6,686  
Income before income taxes
    962       839       1,667       1,448  
Provision for income taxes
    241       252       418       435  
Net income
    721       587       1,249       1,013  
Preferred stock dividends and discount accretion
    116       118       254       235  
Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 605     $ 469     $ 995     $ 778  
                                 
Earnings per common share - basic
  $ 0.24     $ 0.19     $ 0.40     $ 0.31  
Earnings per common share - diluted
  $ 0.24     $ 0.19     $ 0.40     $ 0.31  
Dividends per common share
  $ 0.03     $ 0.03     $ 0.06     $ 0.06  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)


   
For the three
   
For the three
   
For the six
   
For the six
 
   
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                         
Retirement Plans:
                       
Retirement plan net losses and transition obligation recognized in plan expenses
  $ 106     $ 66     $ 240     $ 133  
                                 
Gain on pension plan curtailment
    1,919       -       1,919       -  
                                 
Unrealized holding gain on financial derivative:
                               
Change in unrealized holding (loss) on financial derivative
    (27 )     (64 )     (35 )     (54 )
Reclassification adjustment for interest expense included in net income
    16       14       30       29  
Net unrealized loss on financial derivative
    (11 )     (50 )     (5 )     (25 )
                                 
Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities:
                               
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period
    445       1,632       612       2,114  
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in income
    (49 )     (295 )     (161 )     (322 )
Net unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale
    396       1,337       451       1,792  
                                 
Other comprehensive income, before tax
    2,410       1,353       2,605       1,900  
Tax effect
    (966 )     (541 )     (1,043 )     (760 )
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
    1,444       812       1,562       1,140  
                                 
Net Income
    721       587       1,249       1,013  
Comprehensive Income
  $ 2,165     $ 1,399     $ 2,811     $ 2,153  
                                 
Tax Effect Allocated to Each Component of Comprehensive Income
                               
                                 
Retirement plan net losses and transition obligation recognized in plan expenses
  $ (43 )   $ (26 )   $ (96 )   $ (53 )
Gain on pension plan curtailment
    (768 )     -       (768 )     -  
Unrealized loss on financial derivative
    2       20       2       10  
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities
    (157 )     (535 )     (181 )     (717 )
Income tax expense related to other comprehensive income
  $ (966 )   $ (541 )   $ (1,043 )   $ (760 )
                                 
                                 
                                 
   
As of
   
As of
                 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
                 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss By Component:
    2012       2011                  
Unrealized loss and transition obligation for pension and other postretirement obligations
  $ (3,870 )   $ (6,029 )                
Tax effect
    1,548       2,412                  
Net unrealized loss and transition obligation for pension and other postretirement obligations
    (2,322 )     (3,617 )                
Unrealized loss on financial derivative instruments used in cash flow hedging relationships
    (205 )     (200 )                
Tax effect
    81       80                  
Net unrealized loss on financial derivative instruments used in cash flow hedging relationships
    (124 )     (120 )                
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities
    2,240       1,789                  
Tax effect
    (896 )     (716 )                
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities
    1,344       1,073                  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
  $ (1,102 )   $ (2,664 )                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.






PATHFINDER BANCORP, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
Six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
 
   
                               
                                     
                                                 
                           
Accumulated
                   
               
Additional
         
Other Com-
                   
   
Preferred
   
Common
   
Paid in
   
Retained
   
prehensive
   
Unearned
   
Treasury
       
 (In thousands, except share data)
 
Stock
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Loss
   
ESOP
   
Stock
   
Total
 
 Balance, January 1, 2012
  $ 13,000     $ 30     $ 8,730     $ 24,618     $ (2,664 )   $ (1,039 )   $ (4,834 )   $ 37,841  
 Comprehensive income:
                                                               
 Net income
                            1,249                               1,249  
 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
                                                               
 Unrealized holding gains on securities
                                                               
 available for sale (net of $181 tax expense)
                                    270                       270  
 Unrealized holding losses on financial
                                                               
 derivative (net of $2 tax benefit)
                                    (3 )                     (3 )
 Retirement plan net losses
                                                               
 recognized in plan expenses
                                                               
 (net of $96 tax expenses)
                                    144                       144  
Pension plan curtailment
                                                               
 (net of $768 tax expense)
                                    1,151                       1,151  
 Total comprehensive income
                                                            2,811  
                                                                 
 Purchase of CPP Warrants from Treasury
                    (706 )     169                               (537 )
 Preferred stock dividends - SBLF
                            (254 )                             (254 )
 ESOP shares earned (1,793 shares)
                    2                       48               50  
 Stock based compensation
                    45                                       45  
 Common stock dividends declared ($0.06 per share)
                            (150 )                             (150 )
 Balance, June 30, 2012
  $ 13,000     $ 30     $ 8,071     $ 25,632     $ (1,102 )   $ (991 )   $ (4,834 )   $ 39,806  
                                                                 
Balance, January 1, 2011
  $ 6,225     $ 30     $ 8,615     $ 24,163     $ (1,939 )   $ -     $ (6,502 )   $ 30,592  
Comprehensive income:
                                                               
Net income
                            1,013                               1,013  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
                                                               
Unrealized holding gains on securities
                                                               
available for sale (net of $717 tax expense)
                                    1,075                       1,075  
Unrealized holding loss on financial
                                                               
derivative (net of $10 tax benefit)
                                    (15 )                     (15 )
Retirement plan net losses and transition
                                                               
obligation recognized in plan expenses
                                                               
(net of $53 tax expense)
                                    80                       80  
Total comprehensive income
                                                            2,153  
Preferred stock discount accretion
    65                       (65 )                             -  
Preferred stock dividends - CPP
                            (170 )                             (170 )
Stock based compensation
                    2                                       2  
Stock options exercised
                    14                                       14  
Common stock dividends declared ($0.06 per share)
                            (149 )                             (149 )
Balance, June 30, 2011
  $ 6,290     $ 30     $ 8,631     $ 24,792     $ (799 )   $ -     $ (6,502 )   $ 32,442  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 (Unaudited)
   
For the six
 
   
months ended
 
(In thousands)
 
June 30, 2012
   
June 30, 2011
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net income
  $ 1,249     $ 1,013  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
    375       525  
Proceeds from sales of loans
    205       -  
Originations of loans held-for-sale
    (195 )     -  
Realized gains on sales and redemptions of:
               
Real estate acquired through foreclosure
    (15 )     (40 )
Loans
    (10 )     -  
Available-for-sale investment securities
    (161 )     (323 )
Depreciation
    401       340  
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
    5       13  
Amortization of deferred loan costs
    84       106  
Earnings on bank owned life insurance
    (151 )     (117 )
Realized gain on proceeds from bank owned life insurance
    (37 )     -  
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on investment securities
    559       207  
Stock based compensation and ESOP expense
    95       2  
Net change in accrued interest receivable
    (106 )     69  
Pension plan contribution
    (2,600 )     -  
Net change in other assets and liabilities
    (21 )     (1,414 )
Net cash flows from operating activities
    (323 )     381  
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Purchase of investment securities available-for-sale
    (41,689 )     (22,112 )
Net proceeds from the redemptions of Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    68       319  
Proceeds from maturities and principal reductions of
               
investment securities available-for-sale
    11,434       13,580  
Proceeds from sales and redemptions of:
               
Available-for-sale investment securities
    6,974       5,451  
Real estate acquired through foreclosure
    222       257  
Purchase of bank owned life insurance
    -       (800 )
Net change in loans
    (8,230 )     (5,263 )
Purchase of premises and equipment
    (46 )     (1,440 )
Net cash  flows from investing activities
    (31,267 )     (10,008 )
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Net change in demand deposits, NOW accounts, savings accounts,
               
money management deposit accounts, MMDA accounts and escrow deposits
    19,352       15,814  
Net change in time deposits and brokered deposits
    14,182       2,033  
Net repayments of short-term borrowings
    -       (5,894 )
Payments on long-term borrowings
    (1,055 )     (6,000 )
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
    -       3,000  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    -       14  
Purchase of CPP warrants from the US Treasury
    (537 )     -  
Cash dividends paid to preferred shareholder - SBLF and CPP
    (281 )     (170 )
Cash dividends paid to common shareholders
    (150 )     (149 )
Net cash flows from financing activities
    31,511       8,648  
Change in cash and cash equivalents
    (79 )     (979 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    10,218       13,763  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 10,139     $ 12,784  
CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD FOR:
               
Interest
  $ 2,033     $ 2,248  
Income taxes
    3       1,006  
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITY
               
Transfer of loans to foreclosed real estate
    176       789  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
(1)  Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information, the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation, have been included.  Certain amounts in the 2011 consolidated financial statements may have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.  These reclassifications had no effect on net income as previously reported.

The following material under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" is written with the presumption that the users of the interim financial statements have read, or have access to, the Company's latest audited financial statements and notes thereto, together with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and for the two years then ended.  Therefore, only material changes in financial condition and results of operations are discussed in the remainder of Part 1.

Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012.

(2)  New Accounting Pronouncements

None.

(3)  Earnings per Common Share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Net income available to common shareholders is net income less the total of preferred dividends declared and the amortization of the preferred stock discount value under the CPP program during 2011.  Diluted earnings per share include the potential dilutive effect that could occur upon the assumed exercise of issued stock options and the warrants issued to the U.S. Treasury using the treasury stock method.  Unallocated common shares held by the ESOP are not included in the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for purposes of calculating earnings per common share until they are committed to be released to plan participants.

The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

   
Three months ended
   
Six months ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Basic Earnings Per Common Share
                       
Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 605     $ 469     $ 995     $ 778  
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    2,503       2,485       2,502       2,485  
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.24     $ 0.19     $ 0.40     $ 0.31  
                                 
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share
                               
Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 605     $ 469     $ 995     $ 778  
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    2,503       2,485       2,502       2,485  
Effect of assumed exercise of stock options
    2       2       3       2  
Effect of assumed exercise of stock warrants
    -       49       7       44  
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    2,505       2,536       2,512       2,531  
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.24     $ 0.19     $ 0.40     $ 0.31  





(4) Investment Securities - Available-for-Sale

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities are summarized as follows:

   
June 30, 2012
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
(In thousands)
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
Debt investment securities:
                       
US Treasury, agencies and GSEs
  $ 10,332     $ 35     $ (7 )   $ 10,360  
State and political subdivisions
    24,382       889       (107 )     25,164  
Corporate
    24,144       151       (505 )     23,790  
Residential mortgage-backed - US agency
    59,416       1,478       (25 )     60,869  
Residential mortgage-backed - private label
    397       14       -       411  
Total
    118,671       2,567       (644 )     120,594  
Equity investment securities:
                               
Mutual funds:
                               
Ultra short mortgage fund
    1,286       12       -       1,298  
Large cap equity fund
    905       199       -       1,104  
Other mutual funds
    183       102       -       285  
Common stock - financial services industry
    443       5       (1 )     447  
Total
    2,817       318       (1 )     3,134  
Total investment securities
  $ 121,488     $ 2,885     $ (645 )   $ 123,728  

                         
                         
   
December 31, 2011
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
(In thousands)
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
Debt investment securities:
                       
US Treasury, agencies and GSEs
  $ 5,025     $ 48     $ -     $ 5,073  
State and political subdivisions
    19,508       797       (1 )     20,304  
Corporate
    21,086       38       (690 )     20,434  
Residential mortgage-backed - US agency
    49,665       1,395       (4 )     51,056  
Residential mortgage-backed - private label
    505       14       -       519  
Total
    95,789       2,292       (695 )     97,386  
Equity investment securities:
                               
Mutual funds:
                               
Ultra short mortgage fund
    1,286       12       -       1,298  
Large cap equity fund
    905       119       -       1,024  
Other mutual funds
    183       60       -       243  
Common stock - financial services industry
    443       2       (1 )     444  
Total
    2,817       193       (1 )     3,009  
Total investment securities
  $ 98,606     $ 2,485     $ (696 )   $ 100,395  

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt investments at June 30, 2012 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties.

   
Amortized
   
Estimated
 
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
(In thousands)
           
Due in one year or less
  $ 5,141     $ 5,167  
Due after one year through five years
    20,958       21,117  
Due after five years through ten years
    10,675       11,123  
Due after ten years
    22,084       21,907  
Mortgage-backed securities
    59,813       61,280  
Totals
  $ 118,671     $ 120,594  

The Company’s investment securities’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are as follows:

                           
June 30, 2012
                   
 
       
Less than Twelve Months
         
Twelve Months or More
         
         Total
 
   
Number of
               
Number of
               
Number of
             
   
Individual
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Individual
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Individual
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Securities
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Securities
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Securities
   
Losses
   
Value
 
(Dollars in thousands)
       
 
                                           
US Treasury, agencies and GSE's
    5     $ (7 )   $ 5,150       -     $ -     $ -       5     $ (7 )   $ 5,150  
State and political subdivisions
    12       (107 )     5,965       -       -       -       12       (107 )     5,965  
Corporate
    9       (60 )     5,719       2       (445 )     1,524       11       (505 )     7,243  
Residential mortgage-backed - US agency
    7       (25 )     5,124       -       -       -       7       (25 )     5,124  
Common stock-financial services industry
    1       (1 )     2       -       -       -       1       (1 )     2  
Totals
    34     $ (200 )   $ 21,960       2     $ (445 )   $ 1,524       36     $ (645 )   $ 23,484  
 
                                                                       
 
                                                                       
                                   
December 31, 2011
                         
 
         
Less than Twelve Months
           
Twelve Months or More
           
          Total
 
   
Number of
                   
Number of
                   
Number of
                 
   
Individual
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Individual
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Individual
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Securities
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Securities
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Securities
   
Losses
   
Value
 
(Dollars in thousands)
                                                                       
State and political subdivisions
    1     $ (1 )   $ 412       -     $ -     $ -       1     $ (1 )   $ 412  
Corporate
    19       (131 )     13,489       2       (559 )     1,410       21       (690 )     14,899  
Residential mortgage-backed - US agency
    2       (4 )     1,896       -       -       -       2       (4 )     1,896  
Common stock-financial services industry
    -       -       -       1       (1 )     3       1       (1 )     3  
Totals
    22     $ (136 )   $ 15,797       3     $ (560 )   $ 1,413       25     $ (696 )   $ 17,210  

We conduct a formal review of investment securities on a quarterly basis for the presence of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”).  We assess whether OTTI is present when the fair value of a debt security is less than its amortized cost basis at the statement of condition date.  Under these circumstances, OTTI is considered to have occurred (1) if we intend to sell the security; (2) if it is “more likely than not” we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis; or (3) the present value of expected cash flows is not anticipated to be sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis.  The guidance requires that credit-related OTTI is recognized in earnings while non-credit-related OTTI on securities not expected to be sold is recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”).  Non-credit-related OTTI is based on other factors, including illiquidity and changes in the general interest rate environment.  Presentation of OTTI is made in the consolidated statement of income on a gross basis, including both the portion recognized in earnings as well as the portion recorded in OCI.  The gross OTTI would then be offset by the amount of non-credit-related OTTI, showing the net as the impact on earnings.

 
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The Company’s investment securities portfolio includes two corporate securities representing trust preferred issuances from large money center financial institutions.  The securities have been in an unrealized loss position for more than 12 months.  The securities are both floating rate notes that adjust quarterly to LIBOR (“London Interbank Offered Rate”).  These securities are reflecting a net unrealized loss due to current similar offerings being originated at higher spreads to LIBOR, as the market currently demands a greater pricing premium for the associated risk. Management has performed a detailed credit analysis on the underlying companies and has concluded that neither issue is credit impaired.  Due to the fact that each security has approximately 15 years until final maturity, and management has determined that there is no related credit impairment, the associated pricing risk is managed similar to long-term, low yielding, 15 and 30-year fixed rate residential mortgages carried in the Company’s loan portfolio.  The risk is managed through the Company’s extensive interest rate risk management procedures.  The Company expects the present value of expected cash flows will be sufficient to recover the amortized cost basis.  Thus, the securities are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

Management does not believe any individual unrealized loss as of June 30, 2012 represents OTTI.  All related securities are A rated or better by Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s.  The unrealized losses in the portfolio are primarily attributable to changes in interest rates.  The Company does not intend to sell these securities, nor is it more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities prior to the recovery of the amortized cost.

The following table presents a roll-forward of the amount related to credit losses recognized in earnings for the periods ended June 30:

(In thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
 
Beginning balance – January 1
  $ -     $ 875  
Reductions for securities sold
    -       (875 )
Ending balance - June 30
  $ -     $ -  

The above credit losses were related to one security that was sold at a small gain during the period ended June 30, 2011.

Gross realized gains (losses) on sales of securities for the three and six months ended June 30, are detailed below:

   
For the three months
   
For the six months
 
   
ended June 30,
   
ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Realized gains
  $ 49     $ 297     $ 161     $ 328  
Realized losses
    -       (2 )     -       (5 )
  Total
  $ 49     $ 295     $ 161     $ 323  

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, securities with a fair value of $60.9 million and $61.2 million, respectively, were pledged to collateralize certain deposit and borrowing arrangements.

Management has reviewed its loan and mortgage-backed securities portfolios and determined that, to the best of its knowledge, little or no exposure exists to sub-prime or other high-risk residential mortgages.  The Company is not in the practice of investing in, or originating, these types of investments or loans.

(5)  Pension and Postretirement Benefits

The Company has a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan that covered substantially all employees. On May 14, 2012, the Company informed its employees of its decision to freeze participation and benefit accruals under the plan, primarily to reduce some of the volatility in earnings that can accompany the maintenance of a defined benefit plan.  The freeze became effective June 30, 2012.  Compensation earned by employees up to June 30, 2012 is used for purposes of calculating benefits under the plan but there will be no future benefit accruals after this date.  Participants as of June 30, 2012 will continue to earn vesting credit with respect to their frozen accrued benefits as they continue to work.

 
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Prior to being frozen, the plan provided defined benefits based on years of service and final average salary. Although the plan was frozen, the Company maintains the responsibility for funding the plan, and its funding practice is to contribute at least the minimum amount annually to meet minimum funding requirements.  The funded status of the plan has and will continue to be affected by market conditions.  We expect to continue to fund this plan on an as needed basis and do not foresee any issues or conditions that could negatively impact the payment of benefit obligations to plan participants.  In addition, the Company provides certain health and life insurance benefits for eligible retired employees.  The healthcare plan is contributory with participants’ contributions adjusted annually; the life insurance plan is noncontributory.  Employees with less than 14 years of service as of January 1, 1995, are not eligible for the health and life insurance retirement benefits.

The composition of net periodic pension plan and postretirement plan costs for the indicated periods is as follows:

   
Pension Benefits
   
Postretirement Benefits
   
Pension Benefits
   
Postretirement Benefits
 
   
For the three months ended June 30,
   
For the six months ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
 
                                               
Service cost
  $ 55     $ 82     $ -     $ -     $ 166     $ 164     $ -     $ -  
Interest cost
    101       104       5       5       212       207       9       10  
Expected return on plan assets
    (201 )     (157 )     -       -       (399 )     (313 )     -       -  
Amortization of transition obligation
    -       -       -       4       -       -       -       9  
Amortization of net losses
    103       62       3       -       233       124       7       -  
Net periodic benefit plan cost
  $ 58     $ 91     $ 8     $ 9     $ 212     $ 182     $ 16     $ 19  

The Company made a contribution in the amount of $2.6 million to the defined benefit pension plan in January of 2012.  The Company will evaluate any need for further contributions to the defined benefit pension plan during the fourth quarter of 2012.

(6)  Loans

Major classifications of loans at the indicated dates are as follows:

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
 
Residential mortgage loans:
           
1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages
  $ 166,233     $ 158,384  
Construction
    2,495       3,935  
      168,728       162,319  
                 
Commercial loans:
               
Real estate
    78,001       73,420  
Lines of credit
    13,223       13,791  
Other commercial and industrial
    20,766       22,701  
Municipal
    4,086       3,619  
      116,076       113,531  
                 
Consumer loans:
               
Home equity and junior liens
    23,609       24,171  
Other consumer
    3,644       4,140  
      27,253       28,311  
                 
Total loans
    312,057       304,161  
Net deferred loan costs
    521       589  
Less allowance for loan losses
    (4,213 )     (3,980 )
Loans receivable, net
  $ 308,365     $ 300,770  

 
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The Company originates residential mortgage, commercial and consumer loans largely to customers throughout Oswego, Onondaga, Jefferson, and Oneida counties. Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of its borrowers’ abilities to honor their contracts is dependent upon the counties’ employment and economic conditions.

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, residential mortgage loans with a carrying value of $64.6 million and $65.8 million, respectively, have been pledged by the Company to the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York under a blanket collateral agreement to secure the Company’s line of credit and term borrowings.

Loan Origination / Risk Management

The Company’s lending policies and procedures are presented in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements included in the 2011 Annual Report filed on form 10-K on March 29, 2012, and have not changed.

To develop and document a systematic methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses, the Company has divided the loan portfolio into three portfolio segments, each with different risk characteristics and methodologies for assessing risk.  Each portfolio segment is broken down into loan classes where appropriate.  Loan classes contain unique measurement attributes, risk characteristics and methods for monitoring and assessing risk that are necessary to develop the allowance for loan losses.  Unique characteristics such as borrower type, loan type, collateral type, and risk characteristics define each class.  The following table illustrates the portfolio segments and classes for the Company’s loan portfolio:


Portfolio Segment
Class
   
Residential Mortgage Loans
1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages
 
Construction
   
Commercial Loans
Real estate
 
Lines of credit
 
Other commercial and industrial
 
Municipal
   
Consumer Loans
Home equity and junior liens
 
Other consumer


 
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The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio, not including net deferred loan costs, summarized by the aggregate pass rating and the classified ratings of special mention, substandard and doubtful within the Company's internal risk rating system as of the dates indicated:

   
June 30, 2012
 
         
Special
                   
(In thousands)
 
Pass
   
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
Residential mortgage loans:
                             
1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages
  $ 159,611     $ 1,307     $ 5,315     $ -     $ 166,233  
Construction
    2,495       -       -       -       2,495  
      162,106       1,307       5,315       -       168,728  
Commercial loans:
                                       
Real estate
    73,260       1,039       3,702       -       78,001  
Lines of credit
    11,988       100       1,135       -       13,223  
Other commercial and industrial
    19,917       138       711       -       20,766  
Municipal
    4,086       -       -       -       4,086  
      109,251       1,277       5,548       -       116,076  
Consumer loans:
                                       
Home equity and junior liens
    21,666       124       1,768       51       23,609  
Other consumer
    3,485       18       109       32       3,644  
      25,151       142       1,877       83       27,253  
Total loans
  $ 296,508     $ 2,726     $ 12,740     $ 83     $ 312,057  
                                         


   
December 31, 2011
 
         
Special
                   
(In thousands)
 
Pass
   
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
Residential mortgage loans:
                             
1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages
  $ 153,049     $ 1,050     $ 4,285     $ -     $ 158,384  
Construction
    3,935       -       -       -       3,935  
      156,984       1,050       4,285       -       162,319  
Commercial loans:
                                       
Real estate
    69,737       212       3,471       -       73,420  
Lines of credit
    12,579       49       1,163       -       13,791  
Other commercial and industrial
    21,978       89       591       43       22,701  
Municipal
    3,619       -       -       -       3,619  
      107,913       350       5,225       43       113,531  
Consumer loans:
                                       
Home equity and junior liens
    22,500       162       1,456       53       24,171  
Other consumer
    3,922       61       123       34       4,140  
      26,422       223       1,579       87       28,311  
Total loans
  $ 291,319     $ 1,623     $ 11,089     $ 130     $ 304,161  
 
 
Management has reviewed its loan portfolio and determined that, to the best of its knowledge, no exposure exists to sub-prime or other high-risk residential mortgages.  The Company is not in the practice of originating these types of loans.
 
 
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Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans
 
Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received within thirty days of the payment due date.

An age analysis of past due loans, segregated by portfolio segment and class of loans, as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, are detailed in the following tables:
 
   
June 30, 2012
 
                                     
   
30-59 Days
   
60-89 Days
   
90 Days
   
Total
         
Total Loans
 
(In thousands)
 
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
and Over
   
Past Due
   
Current
   
Receivable
 
Residential mortgage loans:
                                   
1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages
  $ 1,745     $ 1,056     $ 1,344     $ 4,145     $ 162,088     $ 166,233  
Construction
    -       -       -       -       2,495       2,495  
      1,745       1,056       1,344       4,145       164,583       168,728  
Commercial loans:
                                               
Real estate
    1,581       1,085       1,380       4,046       73,955       78,001  
Lines of credit
    201       267       310       778       12,445       13,223  
Other commercial and industrial
    661       291       492       1,444       19,322       20,766  
Municipal
    -       -       -       -       4,086       4,086  
      2,443       1,643       2,182       6,268       109,808       116,076  
Consumer loans:
                                               
Home equity and junior liens
    580       163       765       1,508       22,101       23,609  
Other consumer
    22       31       44       97       3,547       3,644  
      602       194       809       1,605       25,648       27,253  
Total loans
  $ 4,790     $ 2,893     $ 4,335     $ 12,018     $ 300,039     $ 312,057  



   
December 31, 2011
 
   
30-59 Days
   
60-89 Days
   
90 Days
   
Total
         
Total Loans
 
(In thousands)
 
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
and Over
   
Past Due
   
Current
   
Receivable
 
Residential mortgage loans:
                                   
1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages
  $ 2,870     $ 934     $ 1,428     $ 5,232     $ 153,152     $ 158,384  
Construction
    -       -       -       -       3,935       3,935  
      2,870       934       1,428       5,232       157,087       162,319  
Commercial loans:
                                               
Real estate
    2,015       4       1,623       3,642       69,778       73,420  
Lines of credit
    337       75       467       879       12,912       13,791  
Other commercial and industrial
    356       392       504       1,252       21,449       22,701  
Municipal
    -       -       -       -       3,619       3,619  
      2,708       471       2,594       5,773       107,758       113,531  
Consumer loans:
                                               
Home equity and junior liens
    357       182       550       1,089       23,082       24,171  
Other consumer
    55       2       156       213       3,927       4,140  
      412       184       706       1,302       27,009       28,311  
Total loans
  $ 5,990     $ 1,589     $ 4,728     $ 12,307     $ 291,854     $ 304,161  


 
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Nonaccrual loans, segregated by class of loan, were as follows:

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
 
Residential mortgage loans:
           
1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages
  $ 1,344     $ 1,428  
Construction
    -       -  
      1,344       1,428  
Commercial loans:
               
Real estate
    1,380       1,623  
Lines of credit
    310       467  
Other commercial and industrial
    492       504  
Municipal
    -       -  
      2,182       2,594  
Consumer loans:
               
Home equity and junior liens
    765       550  
Other consumer
    44       156  
      809       706  
Total nonaccrual loans
  $ 4,335     $ 4,728  


There were no loans past due ninety days or more and still accruing interest at June 30, 2012 or December 31, 2011.

The Company is required to disclose certain activities related to Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDR”s) in accordance with accounting guidance.  The Company has determined that there were no new TDRs including in the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2012.  Additionally, there were no payment defaults within the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 for any TDRs modified during the preceding twelve months. 

 
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Impaired Loans

The following tables summarize impaired loans information by portfolio class at the indicated dates:

         
June 30, 2012
         
December 31, 2011
 
         
Unpaid
               
Unpaid
       
   
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
 
(In thousands)
 
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
   
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                                   
1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages
  $ 535     $ 535     $ -     $ 442     $ 442     $ -  
Residential construction mortgage
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    1,237       1,370       -       968       1,096       -  
Commercial lines of credit
    336       336       -       74       74       -  
Other commercial and industrial
    248       248       -       257       257       -  
Municipal
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity and junior liens
    345       345       -       312       312       -  
Other consumer
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
With an allowance recorded:
                                               
1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages
    1,088       1,088       226       856       856       149  
Residential construction mortgage
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    1,568       1,568       277       735       735       109  
Commercial lines of credit
    113       123       113       378       378       178  
Other commercial and industrial
    320       320       269       122       122       122  
Municipal
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity and junior liens
    157       157       61       136       136       61  
Other consumer
    3       3       3       -       -       -  
Total:
                                               
1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages
    1,623       1,623       226       1,298       1,298       149  
Residential construction mortgage
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    2,805       2,938       277       1,703       1,831       109  
Commercial lines of credit
    449       459       113       452       452       178  
Other commercial and industrial
    568       568       269       379       379       122  
Municipal
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity and junior liens
    502       502       61       448       448       61  
Other consumer
    3       3       3       -       -       -  
 Total impaired loans
  $ 5,950     $ 6,093     $ 949     $ 4,280     $ 4,408     $ 619  


The following table presents the average recorded investment in impaired loans for the periods indicated:

   
For the three months ended June 30,
   
For the six months ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages
  $ 1,414     $ 1,071     $ 1,375     $ 1,106  
Commercial real estate
    2,649       3,833       2,333       3,938  
Commercial lines of credit
    451       200       451       250  
Other commercial and industrial
    681       452       580       474  
Home equity and junior liens
    475       649       468       609  
Other consumer
    2       -       1       -  
Total
  $ 5,672     $ 6,205     $ 5,208     $ 6,377  


 
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The following table presents the cash basis interest income recognized on impaired loans for the periods indicated:

   
For the three months ended June 30,
   
For the six months ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages
  $ 31     $ 26     $ 46     $ 38  
Commercial real estate
    37       75       60       108  
Commercial lines of credit
    13       -       18       2  
Other commercial and industrial
    13       11       19       19  
Home equity and junior liens
    3       (2 )     7       9  
Other consumer
    -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 97     $ 110     $ 150     $ 176  




 
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(7)   Allowance for Loan Losses

Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the indicated periods and information pertaining to the allocation of the allowance for loan losses and balances of the allowance for loan losses and loans receivable based on individual and collective impairment evaluation by loan portfolio class at the indicated dates are summarized in the tables below.  An allocation of a portion of the allowance to a given portfolio class does not limit the Company’s ability to absorb losses in another portfolio class.

   
For the three months ended June 30, 2012
 
   
1-4 family
                         
   
first-lien
   
Residential
               
Other
 
   
residential
   
construction
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
   
commercial
 
(In thousands)
 
mortgage
   
mortgage
   
real estate
   
lines of credit
   
and industrial
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                             
Beginning Balance
  $ 719     $ -     $ 1,465     $ 515     $ 719  
   Charge-offs
    (15 )     -       -       -       (46 )
   Recoveries
    1       -       -       50       -  
   Provisions
    72       -       122       (167 )     25  
Ending balance
  $ 777     $ -     $ 1,587     $ 398     $ 698  
Ending balance: related to loans
                                       
individually evaluated for impairment
    226       -       277       113       269  
Ending balance: related to loans
                                       
collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 551     $ -     $ 1,310     $ 285     $ 429  
                                         
Loans receivables:
                                       
Ending balance
  $ 166,233     $ 2,495     $ 78,001     $ 13,223     $ 20,766  
Ending balance: individually
                                       
evaluated for impairment
    1,623       -       2,805       449       568  
Ending balance: collectively
                                       
evaluated for impairment
  $ 164,610     $ 2,495     $ 75,196     $ 12,774     $ 20,198  
                                         
           
Home equity
   
Other
                 
   
Municipal
   
and junior liens
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                       
Beginning Balance
  $ 2     $ 495     $ 134     $ 63     $ 4,112  
   Charge-offs
    -       (8 )     (43 )     -       (112 )
   Recoveries
    -       3       9       -       63  
   Provisions
    -       11       31       56       150  
Ending balance
  $ 2     $ 501     $ 131     $ 119     $ 4,213  
Ending balance: related to loans
                                       
individually evaluated for impairment
    -       61       3       -       949  
Ending balance: related to loans
                                       
collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 2     $ 440     $ 128     $ 119     $ 3,264  
                                         
Loans receivables:
                                       
Ending balance
  $ 4,086     $ 23,609     $ 3,644     $ -     $ 312,057  
Ending balance: individually
                                       
evaluated for impairment
    -       502       3       -       5,950  
Ending balance: collectively
                                       
evaluated for impairment
  $ 4,086     $ 23,107     $ 3,641     $ -     $ 306,107  


 
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For the six months ended June 30, 2012
 
   
1-4 family
                         
   
first-lien
   
Residential
               
Other
 
   
residential
   
construction
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
   
commercial
 
(In thousands)
 
mortgage
   
mortgage
   
real estate
   
lines of credit
   
and industrial
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                             
Beginning Balance
  $ 664     $ -     $ 1,346     $ 463     $ 649  
   Charge-offs
    (35 )     -       (54 )     -       (89 )
   Recoveries
    29       -       14       50       -  
   Provisions
    119       -       281       (115 )     138  
Ending balance
  $ 777     $ -     $ 1,587     $ 398     $ 698  
                                         
                                         
           
Home equity
   
Other
                 
   
Municipal
   
and junior liens
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                       
Beginning Balance
  $ 2     $ 501     $ 162     $ 193     $ 3,980  
   Charge-offs
    -       (8 )     (84 )     -       (270 )
   Recoveries
    -       5       30       -       128  
   Provisions
    -       3       23       (74 )     375  
Ending balance
  $ 2     $ 501     $ 131     $ 119     $ 4,213  

 
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Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the indicated periods are summarized in the tables below.

   
For the three months ended June 30, 2011
 
   
1-4 family
                         
   
first-lien
   
Residential
               
Other
 
   
residential
   
construction
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
   
commercial
 
(In thousands)
 
mortgage
   
mortgage
   
real estate
   
lines of credit
   
and industrial
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                             
Beginning Balance
  $ 754     $ -     $ 1,366     $ 582     $ 623  
   Charge-offs
    (29 )     -       -       -       -  
   Recoveries
    33       -       -       -       -  
   Provisions
    (71 )     -       259       (291 )     208  
Ending balance
  $ 687     $ -     $ 1,625     $ 291     $ 831  
Ending balance: related to loans
                                       
individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 222     $ -     $ 301     $ 50     $ 432  
Ending balance: related to loans
                                       
collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 465     $ -     $ 1,324     $ 241     $ 399  
                                         
Loans receivables:
                                       
Ending balance
  $ 149,603     $ 2,729     $ 70,038     $ 13,440     $ 20,692  
Ending balance: individually
                                       
evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,305     $ -     $ 2,295     $ 50     $ 805  
Ending balance: collectively
                                       
evaluated for impairment
  $ 148,298     $ 2,729     $ 67,743     $ 13,390     $ 19,887  
                                         
           
Home equity
   
Other
                 
   
Municipal
   
and junior liens
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                       
Beginning Balance
  $ 2     $ 423     $ 84     $ (67 )   $ 3,767  
   Charge-offs
    -       (15 )     (23 )     -       (67 )
   Recoveries
    -       3       8       -       44  
   Provisions
    -       49       47       61       262  
Ending balance
  $ 2     $ 460     $ 116     $ (6 )   $ 4,006  
Ending balance: related to loans
                                       
individually evaluated for impairment
  $ -     $ 115     $ -     $ -     $ 1,120  
Ending balance: related to loans
                                       
collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 2     $ 345     $ 116     $ (6 )   $ 2,886  
                                         
Loans receivables:
                                       
Ending balance
  $ 3,888     $ 24,986     $ 3,461             $ 288,837  
Ending balance: individually
                                       
evaluated for impairment
  $ -     $ 688     $ -             $ 5,143  
Ending balance: collectively
                                       
evaluated for impairment
  $ 3,888     $ 24,298     $ 3,461             $ 283,694  

 
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For the six months ended June 30, 2011
 
   
1-4 family
                         
   
first-lien
   
Residential
               
Other
 
   
residential
   
Mortgage
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
   
commercial
 
   
mortgage
   
Construction
   
real estate
   
lines of credit
   
and industrial
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                             
Beginning Balance
  $ 750     $ -     $ 1,204     $ 579     $ 501  
   Charge-offs
    (59 )     -       (71 )     (15 )     -  
   Recoveries
    33       -       -       -       -  
   Provisions
    (37 )     -       492       (273 )     330  
Ending balance
  $ 687     $ -     $ 1,625     $ 291     $ 831  
                                         
           
Home equity
   
Other
                 
   
Municipal
   
and junior liens
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                       
Beginning Balance
  $ 3     $ 424     $ 89     $ 98     $ 3,648  
   Charge-offs
    -       (24 )     (51 )     -       (220 )
   Recoveries
    -       5       15       -       53  
   Provisions
    (1 )     55       63       (104 )     525  
Ending balance
  $ 2     $ 460     $ 116     $ (6 )   $ 4,006  

(8)  Guarantees

The Company does not issue any guarantees that would require liability recognition or disclosure, other than its standby letters of credit.  Standby letters of credit written are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.  Generally, all letters of credit when issued have expiration dates within one year.  The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as those that are involved in extending loan facilities to customers.  The Company generally holds collateral and/or personal guarantees supporting these commitments.  The Company had $2.1 million of standby letters of credit as of June 30, 2012.  Management believes that the proceeds obtained through a liquidation of collateral and the enforcement of guarantees would be sufficient to cover the potential amount of future payments required under the corresponding guarantees.   The fair value of standby letters of credit was not significant to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

(9)  Fair Value Measurements

Accounting guidance related to fair value measurements and disclosures specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. These two types of inputs have created the following fair value hierarchy:

Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3 – Model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.

An asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximizes the use of observable inputs, minimizes the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible, and considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value.

 
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The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value:

Investment securities:  The fair values of securities available for sale are obtained from an independent third party and are based on quoted prices on nationally recognized exchange where available (Level 1).  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured by utilizing matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2).  Management made no adjustment to the fair value quotes that were received from the independent third party pricing service.

Interest rate swap derivative:  The fair value of the interest rate swap derivative is calculated based on a discounted cash flow model. All future floating cash flows are projected and both floating and fixed cash flows are discounted to the valuation date.  The curve utilized for discounting and projecting is built by obtaining publicly available third party market quotes for various swap maturity terms.

Impaired loans: Impaired loans are those loans in which the Company has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral.  Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third party appraisals of the properties and/or estimates by management of working capital collateral or discounted cash flows based upon expected proceeds.  Management modifies the appraised values, if needed, to take into account recent developments in the market or other factors, such as changes in absorption rates or market conditions from the time of valuation, and anticipated sales values considering management’s plans for disposition.  Such modifications to the appraised values could result in lower valuations of such collateral. Estimated costs to sell are based on current amounts of disposal costs for similar assets.  These measurements are classified as level 3 within the valuation hierarchy. Impaired loans are subject to nonrecurring fair value adjustment upon initial recognition or subsequent impairment.  A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance.

Foreclosed real estate:  Fair values for foreclosed real estate are initially recorded based on market value evaluations by third parties, less costs to sell (“initial cost basis”).  Any write-downs required when the related loan receivable is exchanged for the underlying real estate collateral at the time of transfer to foreclosed real estate are charged to the allowance for loan losses.  Values are derived from appraisals of underlying collateral or discounted cash flow analysis.   Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are updated periodically and assets are marked to current fair value, not to exceed the initial cost basis.  In the determination of fair value subsequent to foreclosure, management also considers other factors or recent developments, such as changes in absorption rates and market conditions from the time of valuation, and anticipated sales values considering management’s plans for disposition, which could result in adjustment to lower the property value estimates indicated in the appraisals.  These measurements are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

The following tables summarize assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the indicated dates, segregated by the level of valuation inputs within the hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:

   
At June 30, 2012
 
                     
Total Fair
 
(In thousands)
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Value
 
Debt investment securities:
                       
US Treasury, agencies and GSEs
  $ -     $ 10,360     $ -     $ 10,360  
State and political subdivisions
    -       25,164       -       25,164  
Corporate
    -       23,790       -       23,790  
Residential mortgage-backed - US agency
    -       60,869       -       60,869  
Residential mortgage-backed - private label
    -       411       -       411  
Equity investment securities:
                               
Mutual funds:
                               
Ultra short mortgage fund
    1,298       -       -       1,298  
Large cap equity fund
    1,104       -       -       1,104  
Other mutual funds
    -       285       -       285  
Common stock - financial services industry
    28       419       -       447  
Total investment securities
  $ 2,430     $ 121,298     $ -     $ 123,728  
                                 
Interest rate swap derivative
  $ -     $ (205 )   $ -     $ (205 )
                                 

 
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At December 31, 2011
 
                     
Total Fair
 
(In thousands)
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Value
 
Debt investment securities:
                       
US Treasury, agencies and GSEs
  $ -     $ 5,073     $ -     $ 5,073  
State and political subdivisions
    -       20,304       -       20,304  
Corporate
    -       20,434       -       20,434  
Residential mortgage-backed - US agency
    -       51,056       -       51,056  
Residential mortgage-backed - private label
    -       519       -       519  
Equity investment securities:
                               
Mutual funds:
                               
Ultra short mortgage fund
    1,298       -       -       1,298  
Large cap equity fund
    1,024       -       -       1,024  
Other mutual funds
    -       243       -       243  
Common stock - financial services industry
    25       419       -       444  
Total investment securities
  $ 2,347     $ 98,048     $ -     $ 100,395  
                                 
Interest rate swap derivative
  $ -     $ (200 )   $ -     $ (200 )

The following tables summarize assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of the indicated dates, segregated by the level of valuation inputs within the hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:

   
At June 30, 2012
 
                     
Total Fair
 
(In thousands)
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Value
 
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 2,300     $ 2,300  
Foreclosed real estate
  $ -     $ -     $ 272     $ 272  
                                 
       
   
At December 31, 2011
 
                           
Total Fair
 
(In thousands)
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Value
 
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 1,608     $ 1,608  
Foreclosed real estate
  $ -     $ -     $ 165     $ 165  


The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and for which Level 3 inputs were used to determine fair value.


   
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
 
 
Valuation
Unobservable
Range
 
Techniques
Input
(Weighted Avg.)
At June 30, 2012
     
Impaired loans
Appraisal of collateral
Appraisal Adjustments
4% - 35% (24%)
   
Costs to Sell
0% - 17% (13%)
       
Foreclosed real estate
Appraisal of collateral
Appraisal Adjustments
 0% - 15% (13%)
   
Costs to Sell
 0% -   7%  (6%)
       

There have been no transfers of assets in or out of any fair value measurement level.

 
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Required disclosures include fair value information of financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the consolidated statement of condition, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument.

Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments; however, there are inherent weaknesses in any estimation technique.  Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized in a sales transaction on the dates indicated.  The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of their respective period-ends, and have not been re-evaluated or updated for purposes of these financial statements subsequent to those respective dates.  As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at each period-end.

The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Company since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities.  Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Company’s disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful.  The Company, in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments, used the following methods and assumptions:

Cash and cash equivalents – The carrying amounts of these assets approximate their fair value.

Interest earning time deposits – The carrying amounts of these assets approximate their fair value.

Investment securities – The fair values of securities available for sale are obtained from an independent third party and are based on quoted prices on nationally recognized exchange where available (Level 1).  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured by utilizing matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for specific securities, but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2).  Management made no adjustment to the fair value quotes that were received from the independent third party pricing service.

Federal Home Loan Bank stock – The carrying amount of these assets approximates their fair value.

Loans – For variable-rate loans that re-price frequently, fair value is based on carrying amounts.  The fair value of other loans (for example, fixed-rate commercial real estate loans, mortgage loans, and commercial and industrial loans) is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.  Loan value estimates include judgments based on expected prepayment rates.  The measurement of the fair value of loans is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
Accrued interest receivable and payable – The carrying amount of these assets approximates their fair value.

Interest rate swap derivative – The fair value of the interest rate swap derivative is obtained from a third party pricing agent and is calculated based on a discounted cash flow model. All future floating cash flows are projected and both floating and fixed cash flows are discounted to the valuation date.  The curve utilized for discounting and projecting is built by obtaining publicly available third party market quotes for various swap maturity terms, and therefore is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Deposits – The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing checking, passbook savings and certain types of money management accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts) and are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.  Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates of deposits to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.  Measurements of the fair value of time deposits are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Borrowings – Fixed/variable term “bullet” structures are valued using a replacement cost of funds approach.  These borrowings are discounted to the FHLBNY advance curve.  Option structured borrowings’ fair values are determined by the FHLB for borrowings that include a call or conversion option.  If market pricing is not available from this source, current market indications from the FHLBNY are obtained and the borrowings are discounted to the FHLBNY advance curve less an appropriate spread to adjust for the option. These measurements are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

 
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Junior subordinated debentures – Current economic conditions have rendered the market for this liability inactive.  As such, we are unable to determine a good estimate of fair value.  Since the rate paid on the debentures held is lower than what would be required to secure an interest in the same debt at year end, and we are unable to obtain a current fair value, we have disclosed that the carrying value approximates the fair value.

Off-balance sheet instruments – Fair values for the Company’s off-balance sheet instruments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.  Such fees were not material at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as of the indicated dates are presented in the following table:

         
June 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Fair Value
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
 
(In thousands)
 
Hierarchy
   
Amounts
   
Fair Values
   
Amounts
   
Fair Values
 
Financial assets:
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
    1     $ 10,139     $ 10,139     $ 10,218     $ 10,218  
Interest earning time deposits
    1       2,000       2,000       2,000       2,000  
Investment securities
    1       2,430       2,430       2,347       2,347  
Investment securities
    2       121,298       121,298       98,048       98,048  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    2       1,460       1,460       1,528       1,528  
Net loans
    3       308,365       320,509       300,770       310,218  
Accrued interest receivable
    1       1,791       1,791       1,685       1,685  
                                         
Financial liabilities:
                                       
Demand Deposits, Savings, NOW and MMDA
    1     $ 232,615     $ 232,615     $ 214,318     $ 214,318  
Time Deposits
    2       167,048       169,642       151,811       154,836  
Borrowings
    2       25,019       26,027       26,074       27,322  
Junior subordinated debentures
    2       5,155       5,155       5,155       5,155  
Accrued interest payable
    1       124       124       145       145  
Interest rate swap derivative
    2       205       205       200       200  
Off-balance sheet instruments:
                                       
Standby letters of credit
          $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commitments to extend credit
          $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

(10)  Interest Rate Derivatives

Derivative instruments are entered into primarily as a risk management tool of the Company.  Financial derivatives are recorded at fair value as other assets and other liabilities.  The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship. For a fair value hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument and changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability are recognized currently in earnings.  For a cash flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument, to the extent that it is effective, are recorded in other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified to earnings as the hedged transaction impacts net income.  Any ineffective portion of a cash flow hedge is recognized currently in earnings.  See Note 9 for further discussion of the fair value of the interest rate derivative.

The Company has $5 million of floating rate Trust Preferred debt indexed to 3-month LIBOR.  As a result, it is exposed to variability in cash flows related to changes in projected interest payments caused by changes in the benchmark interest rate.  During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement, with a $2 million notional amount, to convert a portion of the variable-rate junior subordinated debentures to a fixed rate for a term of approximately 7 years at a rate of 4.96%.  The derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge.  The hedging strategy ensures that changes in cash flows from the derivative will be highly effective at offsetting changes in interest expense from the hedged exposure.


 
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The following table summarizes the fair value of outstanding derivatives and their presentation on the statements of condition:

     
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
 (In thousands)
   
2012
   
2011
 
 Cash flow hedge:
             
 
 Other liabilities
  $ 205     $ 200  

The change in accumulated other comprehensive loss on a pretax basis and the impact on earnings from the interest rate swap that qualifies as a cash flow hedge for the periods indicated below were as follows:

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Balance as of March 31:
  $ (194 )   $ (85 )   $ (200 )   $ (110 )
Amount of losses recognized in other comprehensive income
    (27 )     (64 )     (35 )     (54 )
Amount of loss reclassified from other comprehensive income
                               
     and recognized as interest expense
    16       14       30       29  
Balance as of June 30:
  $ (205 )   $ (135 )   $ (205 )   $ (135 )

No amount of ineffectiveness has been included in earnings and the changes in fair value have been recorded in other comprehensive income.  Some, or all, of the amount included in accumulated other comprehensive loss would be reclassified into current earnings should a portion of, or the entire hedge no longer be considered effective, but at this time, management expects the hedge to remain fully effective during the remaining term of the swap.

The Company posted cash, of $200,000, under arrangements to satisfy collateral requirements associated with the interest rate swap contract.

(11)  Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through the date that these consolidated financial statements were issued.  On June 28, 2012, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.03 per common share.  The dividend is payable on August 1, 2012 to shareholders of record on July 13, 2012.

Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

General

Throughout Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) the term, “the Company”, refers to the consolidated entity of Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc.  Pathfinder Bank and Pathfinder Statutory Trust II are wholly owned subsidiaries of Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc., however, Pathfinder Statutory Trust II is not consolidated for reporting purposes.  Pathfinder Commercial Bank, Pathfinder REIT, Inc., Pathfinder Risk Management, Inc., and Whispering Oaks Development Corp. are wholly owned subsidiaries of Pathfinder Bank.  At June 30, 2012, Pathfinder Bancorp, M.H.C., the Company’s mutual holding company parent, whose activities are not included in the consolidated financial statements or the MD&A, held 60.5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock and public shareholders, including shares held by the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), held the remaining 39.5% of the outstanding common stock.

The following discussion reviews the Company's financial condition at June 30, 2012 and the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.

Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this quarterly report the words or phrases “will likely result”, “are expected to”, “will continue”, “is anticipated”, “estimate”, ”project” or similar expression are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. By identifying these forward-looking statements for you in this manner, the Company is alerting you to the possibility that its actual results and financial condition may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results and financial condition indicated in these forward-looking statements. The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak
 
 
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only as of the date made.  The Company wishes to advise readers that various factors could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements.  Additionally, all statements in this document, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events.
 
Application of Critical Accounting Policies

The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and follow practices within the banking industry.  Application of these principles requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  These estimates, assumptions and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the consolidated financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, the consolidated financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions and judgments.  Certain policies inherently have a greater reliance on the use of estimates, assumptions and judgments and as such have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported.  Estimates, assumptions and judgments are necessary when assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value or when an asset or liability needs to be recorded contingent upon a future event.  Carrying assets and liabilities at fair value inherently results in more financial statement volatility.  The fair values and information used to record valuation adjustments for certain assets and liabilities are based on quoted market prices or are provided by other third-party sources, when available.  When third party information is not available, valuation adjustments are estimated in good faith by management.

The most significant accounting policies followed by the Company are presented in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in the 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K ("the consolidated financial statements").  These policies, along with the disclosures presented in the other financial statement notes and in this discussion, provide information on how significant assets and liabilities are valued in the consolidated financial statements and how those values are determined.  Based on the valuation techniques used and the sensitivity of financial statement amounts to the methods, assumptions and estimates underlying those amounts, management has identified the allowance for loan losses, deferred income taxes, pension obligations, the evaluation of investment securities for other than temporary impairment and the estimation of fair values for accounting and disclosure purposes to be the accounting areas that require the most subjective and complex judgments, and as such, could be the most subject to revision as new information becomes available.

The allowance for loan losses represents management's estimate of probable loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses is considered a critical accounting estimate because it requires significant judgment and the use of estimates related to the amount and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, estimated losses on pools of homogeneous loans based on historical loss experience, and consideration of current economic trends and conditions, all of which may be susceptible to significant change.  The Company establishes a specific allowance for all loans identified as being impaired with a balance in excess of $100,000 which are on nonaccrual or have been risk rated under the Company’s risk rating system as substandard, doubtful, or loss. The measurement of impaired loans is generally based upon the present value of future cash flows discounted at the historical effective interest rate, except that all collateral-dependent loans are measured for impairment based on the fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell.  The majority of the Company’s impaired loans are collateral-dependent.  For all other loans and leases, the Company uses the general allocation methodology that establishes an allowance to estimate the probable incurred loss for each risk-rating category.  The loan portfolio also represents the largest asset type on the consolidated statement of condition.  Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements describes the methodology used to determine the allowance for loan losses, and a discussion of the factors driving changes in the amount of the allowance for loan losses is included in this report.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability method.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases as well as net operating and capital loss carry forwards.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period that includes the enactment date.  To the extent that current available evidence about the future raises doubt about the likelihood of a deferred tax asset being realized, a valuation allowance is established.  The judgment about the level of future taxable income, including that which is considered capital, is inherently subjective and is reviewed on a continual basis as regulatory and business factors change.

Pension and post-retirement benefit plan liabilities and expenses are based upon actuarial assumptions of future events, including fair value of plan assets, interest rates and the length of time the Company will have to provide those benefits.  The assumptions used by management are discussed in Note 12 in the Company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K to the consolidated financial statements.

The Company carries all of its investments at fair value with any unrealized gains or losses reported net of tax as an adjustment to shareholders' equity, except for security impairment losses, which are charged to earnings.  The Company's ability to fully realize the value of its investments in various securities, including corporate debt securities, is dependent on the underlying creditworthiness of the issuing organization.  In evaluating the security portfolio for other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) if
 
 
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we intend to sell the security; (2) if it is “more likely than not” we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis; or (3) the present value of expected cash flows is not sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis.  In determining whether OTTI has occurred for equity securities, the Company considers the applicable factors described above and the length of time the equity security’s fair value has been below the carrying amount.  Management continually analyzes the portfolio to determine if further impairment has occurred that may be deemed as other-than-temporary.  Further charges are possible depending on future economic conditions.

The estimation of fair value is significant to several of our assets, including investment securities available for sale, the interest rate derivative, and foreclosed real estate, as well as the value of loan collateral when valuing loans.  These are all recorded at either fair value or the lower of cost or fair value.  Fair values are determined based on third party sources, when available. Furthermore, accounting principles generally accepted in the United States require disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments as a part of the notes to the consolidated financial statements.  Fair values may be influenced by a number of factors, including market interest rates, prepayment speeds, discount rates and the shape of yield curves.

Fair values for securities available for sale and the derivative are obtained from an independent third party pricing service.  Where available, fair values are based on quoted prices on a nationally recognized securities exchange.  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using quoted market prices for similar benchmark securities.  Management makes no adjustments to the fair value quotes that were provided by the pricing source.  The fair values of foreclosed real estate and the underlying collateral value of impaired loans are typically determined based on evaluations by third parties, less estimated costs to sell. If necessary, appraisals are updated to reflect changes in market conditions.

Recent Events

On May 14, 2012, the Company informed its employees of its decision to freeze participation and benefit accruals under our non-contributory, tax qualified defined benefit pension plan, primarily to reduce some of the volatility in earnings that can accompany the maintenance of a defined benefit plan.  The freeze became effective June 30, 2012.  Compensation earned by employees up to June 30, 2012 is used for purposes of calculating benefits under our pension plan but there will be no future benefit accruals after this date.  Participants as of June 30, 2012 will continue to earn vesting credit with respect to their frozen accrued benefits as they continue to work.  As a result, the Company expects to save approximately $480,000 in pension expenses in the year ending December 31, 2012.

Starting January 1, 2013, we expect to increase benefits under our defined contribution 401(k) savings plan, in the form of an enhanced employer match of employee contributions.  This improved match would be combined with a qualified automatic contribution arrangement (or QACA) in order to encourage participation and to permit the plan to qualify for a "safe harbor" from annual discrimination testing.
 
As reported by the Company on its Form 10-K filed on March 29, 2012, the purchase of the 51% controlling interest in the Fitzgibbons Agency, pending the completion of the final stages of due diligence, was expected to close in the early part of the second quarter of 2012.  The Company and the Fitzgibbons Agency are addressing the final elements of the transaction and are working to expedite a closing at the earliest possible time.

Overview and Results of Operations

For the second quarter of 2012, net income was $721,000 and basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.24, an increase over the second quarter of 2011, when the Company reported net income of $587,000 and basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.19.  The increase in earnings resulted from an increase in net interest income and a reduction in the provision for loan losses.

For the first half of 2012, net income was $1.2 million and basic and diluted earnings per share was $0.40.   This compares to net income of $1.0 million and basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.31 for the same prior year period, with reasons similar to those mentioned for the first quarter’s improvement.

The Company’s return on average assets and return on average equity for the second quarter of 2012 were 0.62% and 7.49%, respectively, as compared to 0.57% and 7.36% for the same prior year period.  The Company also reported an improvement in performance in these metrics over the first quarter of 2012.

Average assets for the second quarter of 2012 were $468.2 million and 13.1% greater than the comparable prior year period.  This increase was divided among residential mortgages, mortgage-backed securities, and non-taxable investment securities, all of which is in support of the Company’s strategic plan.

 
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Net Interest Income

Net interest income is the Company's primary source of operating income for payment of operating expenses and providing for loan losses.  It is the amount by which interest earned on loans, interest-earning deposits and investment securities, exceeds the interest paid on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities.  Changes in net interest income and net interest margin result from the interaction between the volume and composition of interest-earning assets, interest-bearing liabilities, related yields and associated funding costs.

The following table sets forth information concerning average interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the yields and rates thereon for the periods indicated. Interest income and resultant yield information in the table is on a fully tax-equivalent basis using marginal federal income tax rates of 34%. Averages are computed on the daily average balance for each month in the period divided by the number of days in the period. Yields and amounts earned include loan fees. Nonaccrual loans have been included in interest-earning assets for purposes of these calculations.

   
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
               
Average
               
Average
 
 
 
Average
         
Yield /
   
Average
         
Yield /
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
 
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
               
 
             
Real estate loans residential
  $ 166,447     $ 2,046       4.92 %   $ 150,937     $ 1,999       5.30 %
Real estate loans commercial
    73,769       1,094       5.93 %     69,749       1,101       6.31 %
Commercial loans
    39,725       458       4.61 %     37,249       475       5.10 %
Consumer loans
    27,474       390       5.68 %     28,596       418       5.85 %
Taxable investment securities
    102,395       514       2.01 %     81,554       630       3.09 %
Tax-exempt investment securities
    23,273       275       4.73 %     9,420       113       4.80 %
Interest-earning time deposit
    2,000       6       1.20 %     -       -       0.00 %
Interest-earning deposits
    951       1       0.42 %     2,575       1       0.16 %
Total interest-earning assets
    436,034       4,784       4.39 %     380,080       4,737       4.99 %
Noninterest-earning assets:
                                               
Other assets
    34,086                       36,630                  
Allowance for loan losses
    (4,160 )                     (3,815 )                
Net unrealized gains
                                               
on available for sale securities
    2,279                       1,215                  
Total assets
  $ 468,239                     $ 414,110                  
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
NOW accounts
  $ 30,672     $ 19       0.25 %   $ 29,901     $ 21       0.28 %
Money management accounts
    14,958       12       0.32 %     12,658       11       0.35 %
MMDA accounts
    81,257       109       0.54 %     62,893       111       0.71 %
Savings and club accounts
    64,179       13       0.08 %     60,195       22       0.15 %
Time deposits
    158,316       583       1.47 %     139,419       656       1.88 %
Junior subordinated debentures
    5,155       44       3.41 %     5,155       41       3.18 %
Borrowings
    30,780       217       2.81 %     31,368       244       3.12 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    385,317       997       1.03 %     341,589       1,106       1.30 %
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand deposits
    40,079                       35,456                  
Other liabilities
    4,338                       5,144                  
Total liabilities
    429,734                       382,189                  
Shareholders' equity
    38,505                       31,921                  
Total liabilities & shareholders' equity
  $ 468,239                     $ 414,110                  
Net interest income
          $ 3,787                     $ 3,631          
Net interest rate spread
                    3.36 %                     3.69 %
Net interest margin
                    3.47 %                     3.82 %
Ratio of average interest-earning assets
                                               
to average interest-bearing liabilities
                    113.16 %                     111.27 %



 
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For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
               
Average
               
Average
 
 
 
Average
         
Yield /
   
Average
         
Yield /
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
 
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
               
 
             
Real estate loans residential
  $ 164,765     $ 4,117       5.00 %   $ 149,959     $ 3,963       5.29 %
Real estate loans commercial
    73,253       2,133       5.82 %     69,146       2,155       6.23 %
Commercial loans
    39,780       969       4.87 %     38,628       922       4.77 %
Consumer loans
    27,713       788       5.69 %     28,588       842       5.89 %
Taxable investment securities
    98,095       1,005       2.05 %     72,692       1,265       3.48 %
Tax-exempt investment securities
    21,807       521       4.78 %     9,367       225       4.80 %
Interest-earning time deposit
    2,000       12       1.20 %     -       -       0.00 %
Interest-earning deposits
    1,122       2       0.36 %     3,712       2       0.11 %
Total interest-earning assets
    428,535       9,547       4.46 %     372,092       9,374       5.04 %
Noninterest-earning assets:
                                               
Other assets
    34,297                       44,333                  
Allowance for loan losses
    (4,101 )                     (3,734 )                
Net unrealized gains
                                               
on available for sale securities
    2,220                       766                  
Total assets
  $ 460,951                     $ 413,457                  
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
NOW accounts
  $ 30,972     $ 38       0.25 %   $ 30,552     $ 41       0.27 %
Money management accounts
    14,668       26       0.35 %     12,593       21       0.33 %
MMDA accounts
    79,233       223       0.56 %     63,565       211       0.66 %
Savings and club accounts
    63,228       28       0.09 %     60,385       43       0.14 %
Time deposits
    156,631       1,182       1.51 %     137,905       1,317       1.91 %
Junior subordinated debentures
    5,155       86       3.34 %     5,155       81       3.14 %
Borrowings
    29,178       429       2.94 %     33,407       495       2.96 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    379,065       2,012       1.06 %     343,562       2,209       1.29 %
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand deposits
    39,520                       33,570                  
Other liabilities
    3,956                       4,827                  
Total liabilities
    422,541                       381,959                  
Shareholders' equity
    38,410                       31,498                  
Total liabilities & shareholders' equity
  $ 460,951                     $ 413,457                  
Net interest income
          $ 7,535                     $ 7,165          
Net interest rate spread
                    3.39 %                     3.75 %
Net interest margin
                    3.52 %                     3.85 %
Ratio of average interest-earning assets
                                               
to average interest-bearing liabilities
                    113.05 %                     108.30 %

As indicated in the three month table above, net interest income, on a tax-equivalent basis, increased to $3.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012, from $3.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011.  This was driven by the increase in average earning assets as net interest margin between the two quarters declined by 35 basis points, a trend that has been continuing for several quarters.

For the first half of 2012, net interest income improved significantly, driven by the increase in interest earning assets.  Net interest margin for this period declined 33 basis points to 3.52% when compared to the first half of 2011 as the Company has experienced margin compression, similar to the experience of most other financial institutions, in this continuing low rate environment.

As indicated in the three month table above and in the rate/volume analysis below, total interest income on a tax-equivalent basis increased $45,000 due to an increase in average balances of tax-exempt investment securities, despite a modest decline in yield for this product.  The yield on all asset products decreased, with the most significant yield decrease reported in taxable investment securities as maturing mortgage-backed and other securities were replaced with those of shorter duration at current lower market rates to accommodate the liquidity needs of our loan growth initiatives.


 
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Referencing the six month table above and in the rate/volume analysis below, tax-equivalent interest income increased $173,000 between the year over year six month periods.  This was principally due to the increase in average balances of residential mortgages and non-taxable investment securities, despite the decline in yields for each of these two products.

Interest expense decreased $109,000 between year over year second quarter periods, as indicated in the above three month table.  The primary reason for the decline lower rates paid on certificates of deposits as higher rate maturing certificates of deposit were replaced with lower cost certificates at current market rates.

Interest expense for the six month period ended June 30, 2012, as indicated above, decreased $197,000 due principally to the decrease in rates paid.

Rate/Volume Analysis

Net interest income can also be analyzed in terms of the impact of changing interest rates on interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and changes in the volume or amount of these assets and liabilities. The following table represents the extent to which changes in interest rates and changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities have affected the Company’s interest income and interest expense during the periods indicated. Information is provided in each category with respect to: (i) changes attributable to changes in volume (change in volume multiplied by prior rate); (ii) changes attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume); and (iii) total increase or decrease.  Changes attributable to both rate and volume have been allocated ratably.


   
Three Months Ended June 30
   
Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2012 vs. 2011
   
2012 vs. 2011
 
   
Increase/(Decrease) Due to
   
Increase/(Decrease) Due to
 
               
Total
               
Total
 
               
Increase
               
Increase
 
(In thousands)
 
Volume
   
Rate
   
(Decrease)
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
(Decrease)
 
Interest Income:
 
 
               
 
             
Real estate loans residential
  $ 703     $ (656 )   $ 47     $ 658     $ (504 )   $ 154  
Real estate loans commercial
    256       (263 )     (7 )     258       (280 )     (22 )
Commercial loans
    142       (159 )     (17 )     28       19       47  
Consumer loans
    (16 )     (12 )     (28 )     (26 )     (28 )     (54 )
Taxable investment securities
    697       (813 )     (116 )     870       (1,130 )     (260 )
Tax-exempt investment securities
    173       (11 )     162       299       (3 )     296  
Interest-earning time deposits
    6       -       6       12       -       12  
Interest-earning deposits
    (4 )     4       -       (436 )     436       -  
Total interest income
    1,957       (1,910 )     47       1,663       (1,490 )     173  
Interest Expense:
                                               
NOW accounts
    3       (5 )     (2 )     1       (4 )     (3 )
Money management accounts
    6       (5 )     1       4       1       5  
MMDA accounts
    116       (118 )     (2 )     86       (74 )     12  
Savings and club accounts
    -       (9 )     (9 )     5       (20 )     (15 )
Time deposits
    411       (484 )     (73 )     381       (516 )     (135 )
Junior subordinated debentures
    -       3       3       -       5       5  
Borrowings
    (5 )     (22 )     (27 )     (63 )     (3 )     (66 )
Total interest expense
    531       (640 )     (109 )     414       (611 )     (197 )
Net change in net interest income
  $ 1,426     $ (1,270 )   $ 156     $ 1,249     $ (879 )   $ 370  

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses represents management’s estimate of the amount necessary to maintain the allowance for loan losses at an adequate level.  The Company recorded $150,000 in provision for loan losses for the three-month period ended June 30, 2012, as compared to $262,000 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2011, a $112,000 decrease.  Net charge-offs for the second quarter of 2012 were $49,000 as compared to net charge-offs of $23,000 for the second quarter of 2011.


 
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For the six-month period ended June 30, 2012, the Company recorded $375,000 in provision for loan losses, significantly less than the $525,000 recorded in the second quarter of 2011.  The Company reported a modest improvement in asset quality metrics as annualized net loan charge-offs to average loans were 0.09% for the first half of 2012 as compared to 0.12% for the first half of 2011.  Also, nonperforming loans to period end loans at June 30, 2012 were 1.39% as compared to 1.55% and 1.40% at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively.  Delinquency trends of past due 1-4 family residential mortgages improved as of June 30, 2012 when compared to December 31, 2011.  This was partially offset by increasing past due amounts of home equity and junior liens when comparing the same two periods.

Noninterest Income

The Company's noninterest income is primarily comprised of fees on deposit account balances and transactions, loan servicing, commissions, and net gains (losses) on securities, loans and foreclosed real estate.

The following table sets forth certain information on noninterest income for the periods indicated:

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
             
(in thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
   
Change
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
  $ 280     $ 276     $ 4       1.4 %
Earnings and gain on bank owned life insurance
    96       55       41       74.5 %
Loan servicing fees
    66       50       16       32.0 %
Debit card interchange fees
    106       96       10       10.4 %
Other charges, commissions and fees
    137       137       -       0.0 %
Noninterest income before gains
    685       614       71       11.6 %
Net gains on sales and redemptions of investment securities
    49       295       (246 )     -83.4 %
Net gains on sales of loans and foreclosed real estate
    49       14       35       250.0 %
Total noninterest income
  $ 783     $ 923     $ (140 )     -15.2 %
 
                               
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
                 
(in thousands)
    2012       2011    
Change
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
  $ 553     $ 571     $ (18 )     -3.2 %
Earnings and gain on bank owned life insurance
    188       117       71       60.7 %
Loan servicing fees
    108       92       16       17.4 %
Debit card interchange fees
    203       180       23       12.8 %
Other charges, commissions and fees
    273       273       -       0.0 %
Noninterest income before gains
    1,325       1,233       92       7.5 %
Net gains on sales and redemptions of investment securities
    161       323       (162 )     -50.2 %
Net gains on sales of loans and foreclosed real estate
    25       40       (15 )     -37.5 %
Total noninterest income
  $ 1,511     $ 1,596     $ (85 )     -5.3 %

As indicated above, noninterest income for the second quarter of 2012, exclusive of net gains and losses from the sale of securities, loans and foreclosed real estate (which items may be subject to larger period to period deviations), improved across all general areas, and most notably within earnings and gain on bank owned life insurance.  The Company recorded $37,000 in income from a claim on bank owned life insurance due to the passing of a former Company director.   Net gains on the sales and redemptions of investment securities decreased significantly from the same prior year quarter due to significantly less sales within the available-for-sale investment securities portfolio.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, total noninterest income decreased $85,000 compared with the first half of 2011 due primarily to fewer sales of securities within the Company’s investment securities portfolio.

 
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Noninterest Expense

The following table sets forth certain information on noninterest expense for the periods indicated:


   
                                                           Three Months Ended June 30,
             
(In thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
   
Change
 
Salaries and employee benefits
  $ 1,869     $ 1,764     $ 105       6.0 %
Building occupancy
    346       359       (13 )     -3.6 %
Data processing
    341       352       (11 )     -3.1 %
Professional and other services
    146       159       (13 )     -8.2 %
Advertising
    99       136       (37 )     -27.2 %
FDIC assessments
    78       162       (84 )     -51.9 %
Audits and exams
    56       59       (3 )     -5.1 %
Other expenses
    419       412       7       1.7 %
Total noninterest expense
  $ 3,354     $ 3,403     $ (49 )     -1.4 %
 
                               
   
                                                                 Six Months Ended June 30,
                 
(In thousands)
    2012       2011    
Change
 
Salaries and employee benefits
  $ 3,844     $ 3,473     $ 371       10.7 %
Building occupancy
    729       722       7       1.0 %
Data processing
    682       705       (23 )     -3.3 %
Professional and other services
    298       285       13       4.6 %
Advertising
    160       275       (115 )     -41.8 %
FDIC assessments
    155       324       (169 )     -52.2 %
Audits and exams
    111       119       (8 )     -6.7 %
Other expenses
    830       783       47       6.0 %
Total noninterest expense
  $ 6,809     $ 6,686     $ 123       1.8 %

As indicated above, the decrease of $49,000 in noninterest expenses when comparing year over year second quarters was driven by lower FDIC assessment expenses and advertising costs. Elevated spending for advertising in the first quarter of 2011 was in support of the new Cicero branch location.  Partially offsetting these expense reductions was an increase in salaries and employee benefits stemming from wage increases and the addition of a management level staff position in support of the Company’s loan sales and origination process.

For the six month period, the $123,000 increase in noninterest expenses was driven by year over year increases in pension costs (included in salaries and employee benefits) of $30,000, stock option and ESOP compensation costs of $93,000 and wage increases and the addition of the above mentioned staff position.  Partially offsetting these increases were reduced FDIC assessment expenses due to the new assessment base formula and reduced advertising expenditures from the above mentioned 2011 initiative supporting the new Cicero branch location.

Income Tax Expense

Income taxes decreased modestly by $11,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011 primarily due to a decrease in the effective tax rate to 25.0% as compared to 30.0% for the same prior year period.  The effective tax rate reduction was principally due to a greater proportion of tax-exempt items to the total pretax income in the second quarter of 2012 as compared to the second quarter of 2011.  The Company has reduced its effective tax rate from the combined federal and state statutory rate of 38.7% primarily through the ownership of tax-exempt investment securities, bank owned life insurance and other tax saving strategies.

The effective tax rate for the first half of 2012 was 25.0% as compared to 30.0% for the first half of 2011; the decrease is due to the reasons given above.

 
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Earnings per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.24 in the second quarter of 2012 as compared to $0.19 in 2011.  This increase was due to net income available to common shareholders of $605,000 in the first quarter of 2012, an increase of $136,000 over the same prior year period.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.40 as compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.31 for the same prior year period.

Changes in Financial Condition

Assets

Total assets increased $31.9 million, or 7.2%, to $474.9 million at June 30, 2012, from $443.0 million at December 31, 2011.  The increase in total assets was primarily the result of an increase of $23.3 million in the investment securities portfolio and a $7.8 million increase in gross loans.  Funds received by the Company following its participation in Treasury’s SBLF program were invested in shorter term taxable and tax-exempt securities to allow subsequent funding of targeted loan growth in support of the Company’s strategic plan.

Liabilities

Total liabilities increased $30.0 million, to $435.1 million at June 30, 2012, from $405.1 million at December 31, 2011.  Deposits increased $33.5 million due to an increase in  brokered deposits, the opening of the Cicero branch, and growth throughout the remaining branches.  Over 89% of our deposits are interest-bearing.  This increase in deposits was partially offset by reductions in long-term borrowings of $1.0 million and a reduction in other liabilities of $2.5 million stemming from the Company’s election to make a $2.6 million pension contribution in the first quarter of 2012 to reduce the pension liability.

Capital

Shareholders' equity of $39.8 million increased $2.0 million as compared to December 31, 2011.  The Company added $1.2 million through net income which was partially offset by the purchase of warrants from the US Treasury, causing a reduction in shareholders’ equity in the amount of $537,000.  Additionally, a $1.2 million increase in equity was recorded from the decision to freeze the pension plan.

Capital adequacy is evaluated primarily by the use of ratios which measure capital against total assets, as well as against total assets that are weighted based on defined risk characteristics.  The Company’s goal is to maintain a strong capital position, consistent with the risk profile of its subsidiary banks that supports growth and expansion activities while at the same time exceeding regulatory standards.  At June 30, 2012, Pathfinder Bank exceeded all regulatory required minimum capital ratios and met the regulatory definition of a “well-capitalized” institution, i.e. a leverage capital ratio exceeding 5%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio exceeding 6% and a total risk-based capital ratio exceeding 10%.

 
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The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios as of the indicated dates are presented in the following table.

                           
Minimum
 
                           
To Be "Well-
 
               
Minimum
   
Capitalized"
 
               
For Capital
   
Under Prompt
 
 
 
Actual
   
Adequacy Purposes
   
Corrective Provisions
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
As of June 30, 2012
                                   
Total Core Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
  $ 45,299       14.6 %   $ 24,880       8.0 %   $ 31,101       10.0 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
  $ 41,267       13.3 %   $ 12,440       4.0 %   $ 18,660       6.0 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Assets)
  $ 41,267       8.8 %   $ 18,962       4.0 %   $ 23,702       5.0 %
As of December 31, 2011:
                                               
Total Core Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
  $ 43,670       14.9 %   $ 23,386       8.0 %   $ 29,233       10.0 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
  $ 39,917       13.7 %   $ 11,693       4.0 %   $ 17,540       6.0 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
  $ 39,917       9.4 %   $ 17,041       4.0 %   $ 21,301       5.0 %

As of March 31, 2012, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council changed the computation for the Tier 1 Capital ratio as it applies to the Bank’s designation as a savings association.  The denominator has changed from using the average assets over the prior three months to the assets on the balance sheet as of the end of the March 31, 2012 and subsequent reporting quarters.

Loan and Asset Quality and Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table represents information concerning the aggregate amount of non-performing assets at the indicated dates:

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
   
2011
 
Nonaccrual loans:
                 
Commercial real estate and commercial
  $ 2,182     $ 2,594     $ 2,626  
Consumer
    809       706       400  
Residential real estate
    1,344       1,428       1,036  
Total nonaccrual loans
    4,335       4,728       4,062  
Total non-performing loans
    4,335       4,728       4,062  
Foreclosed real estate
    419       536       945  
Total non-performing assets
  $ 4,754     $ 5,264     $ 5,007  
                         
Troubled debt restructurings not included above
  $ 589     $ 594     $ 602  
                         
Non-performing loans to total loans
    1.39 %     1.55 %     1.40 %
Non-performing assets to total assets
    1.00 %     1.19 %     1.20 %

Non-performing assets include nonaccrual loans, troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”), and foreclosed real estate. Loans are considered modified in a TDR when, due to a borrower’s financial difficulties, the Company makes a concession(s) to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. These modifications may include, among others, an extension of the term of the loan, and granting a period when interest-only payments can be made, with the principal payments made over the remaining term of the loan or at maturity.  TDRs are included in the above table within the following categories of nonaccrual loans or TDRs not included above.

As indicated in the above table, total non-performing loans decreased modestly at June 30, 2012, when compared to December 31, 2011, but slightly above the amounts recorded at June 30, 2011.  Management continues to monitor and react to national and local economic trends as well as general portfolio conditions, which may impact the quality of the portfolio.  Management believes that the current level of the allowance for loan losses, at $4.2 million, adequately addresses the current level of risk within the loan portfolio.  The Company has also maintained strict loan underwriting standards and carefully monitors the performance of the loan portfolio.

 
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Foreclosed real estate balances decreased $117,000 to $419,000 at June 30, 2012, from December 31, 2011 as the Company successfully reduced its inventory of other real estate properties from 11 to 7.  Through the first half of 2012, the sale of 7 properties resulted in a modest gain of $15,000.  As indicated above, the current level of foreclosed real estate balances have significantly decreased from the balances recorded a year ago.

The majority of the outstanding balances classified as non-performing loans at June 30, 2012 are comprised of commercial real estate, commercial, and residential real estate loans.

The Company generally places a loan on nonaccrual status and ceases accruing interest when loan payment performance is deemed unsatisfactory and the loan is past due 90 days or more.  There are no loans that are past due 90 days or more and are still accruing interest.  The Company considers a loan impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan.

The measurement of impaired loans is generally based upon the fair value of the collateral with a portion of the impaired loans measured based upon the present value of future cash flows discounted at the historical effective interest rate.  The Company used the fair value of collateral to measure impairment on commercial and commercial real estate loans.  At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had $6.0 million and $4.3 million in loans, which were deemed to be impaired, having specific reserves of $949,000 and $619,000, respectively.
 
Management has identified potential problem loans totaling $9.6 million as of June 30, 2012, compared to $8.0 million in potential problem loans as of December 31, 2011.  This increase in problem loans reflects increases in classifications of 1-4 family residential mortgages and home equity and junior liens.  These loans have been internally classified as special mention or substandard, yet are not currently considered impaired or in non-accrual status.  Management has identified potential credit problems which may result in the borrowers not being able to comply with the current loan repayment terms and which may result in it being included in future impaired loan reporting.  Management believes that the current allowance for loan losses is adequate to cover probable credit losses in the current loan portfolio.  As a result, the ratio of allowance to loan and lease losses to period-end loans at June 30, 2012 was 1.35%  as compared to December 31, 2011 of 1.31%, representing an increase of 4 basis points.

Appraisals are obtained at the time a real estate secured loan is originated.   For commercial real estate held as collateral, the property is inspected every two years.  When evaluating our ability to collect from secondary sources, appraised values are adjusted to reflect the age of appraisal, the condition of the property, the current local real estate market, and cost to sell.  Properties are re-appraised when our evaluation of the current property condition and the local real estate market suggests values may not be accurate.

In the normal course of business, Pathfinder Bank has sold residential mortgage loans and participation interests in commercial loans. As is typical in the industry, Pathfinder Bank makes certain representations and warranties to the buyer. Pathfinder Bank maintains a quality control program for closed loans and considers the risks and uncertainties associated with potential repurchase requirements to be minimal.  There are no known or alleged defects in the securitization process or in the mortgage documentation.  Any future risk of exposure would be immaterial.

Liquidity

Liquidity management involves the Company’s ability to generate cash or otherwise obtain funds at reasonable rates to support asset growth, meet deposit withdrawals, maintain reserve requirements, and otherwise operate the Company on an ongoing basis.  The Company's primary sources of funds are deposits, borrowed funds, amortization and prepayment of loans and maturities of investment securities and other short-term investments, and earnings and funds provided from operations.  While scheduled principal repayments on loans are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.  The Company manages the pricing of deposits to maintain a desired deposit balance.  In addition, the Company invests excess funds in short-term interest-earning and other assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements.

The Company's liquidity has been enhanced by its membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, whose competitive advance programs and lines of credit provide the Company with a safe, reliable and convenient source of funds.  A significant decrease in deposits in the future could result in the Company having to seek other sources of funds for liquidity purposes.  Such sources could include, but are not limited to, additional borrowings, brokered deposits, negotiated time deposits, the sale of "available-for-sale" investment securities, the sale of securitized loans, or the sale of whole loans.  Such actions could result in higher interest expense costs and/or losses on the sale of securities or loans.

For the first half of 2012, as indicated in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Company reported net cash flows from financing activities of $31.5 million generated by increased balances of demand and savings deposits, money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposits and brokered deposits.  This was invested in available for sale investment securities of $23.3 million, net, and loan generation of $8.2 million.  As a recurring source of liquidity, the Company’s investment securities provided $11.4 million in proceeds from maturities and principal reductions through the first half of 2012.  Net cash used in operating activities for this same period was $323,000.  Net cash flows from operating activities were significantly reduced by the cash used to make the $2.6 million pension contribution in the first quarter of 2012.

 
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The Company has a number of existing credit facilities available to it.  Total credit available to the Company under the existing lines of credit is approximately $92.9 million.  At June 30, 2012, the Company has $24.0 million outstanding on its existing lines of credit with $68.9 million available.

The Asset Liability Management Committee of the Company is responsible for implementing the policies and guidelines for the maintenance of prudent levels of liquidity.  As of June 30, 2012, management reported to the Board of Directors that the Company is in compliance with its liquidity policy guidelines.

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information relating to this item.

Item 4 - Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.  Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.  There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonable likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings

The Company is not currently a named party in a legal proceeding, the outcome of which would have a material and adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

Item 1A – Risk Factors

A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information relating to this item.

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None

Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 5 - Other Information

None

Item 6 - Exhibits

Exhibit No.                                                           Description                                                                                                

31.1                      Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
31.2                      Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
32.1                      Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
                             Officer


 
 
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 PATHFINDER BANCORP, INC.


August 13, 2012                                                                            /s/ Thomas W. Schneider
        Thomas W. Schneider
                                         President and Chief Executive Officer

August 13, 2012                                                                            /s/ James A. Dowd
        James A. Dowd
        Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 

 

 
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EXHIBIT 31.1: Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
I, Thomas W. Schneider, certify that:
 
 
1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc.;
 
 
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
 
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
 
4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
 
 
 
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting, to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
 
5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors:
 
 
 
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
August 13, 2012
/s/ Thomas W. Schneider
Thomas W. Schneider
President and Chief Executive Officer
 


 
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EXHIBIT 31.2: Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer

Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
I, James A. Dowd, certify that:
 
1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc.;
 
 
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a   material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
 
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
 
4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
 
 
 
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting, to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
 
5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors:
 
 
 
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
August 13, 2012
/s/ James A. Dowd
James A. Dowd
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 


 
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EXHIBIT 32.1  Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Thomas W. Schneider, President and Chief Executive Officer, and James A. Dowd, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), each certify in his capacity as an officer of the Company that he has reviewed the Quarterly Report of the Company on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 and that to the best of his knowledge:
 
1. The report fully complies with the requirements of Sections 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
2. The information contained in the report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
 
The purpose of this statement is solely to comply with Title 18, Chapter 63, Section 1350 of the United States Code, as amended by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
August 13, 2012
/s/ Thomas W. Schneider
Thomas W. Schneider
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
August 13, 2012
/s/ James A. Dowd
James A. Dowd
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 
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