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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
 
x
     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010
   
 ¨ 
     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 000-08467

WESBANCO, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
   
WEST VIRGINIA
55-0571723
(State of incorporation)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
   
   
1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV
26003
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
   
   
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  304-234-9000
 
 
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 þ 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 (section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes ¨ 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.

Larger accelerated filer ¨                                                                                                                                                                           Accelerated filer þ
Non-accelerated filer ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)                                                                                            Smaller reporting company  ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes ¨ No þ

As of April 29, 2010, there were 26,567,653 shares of WesBanco, Inc. common stock, $2.0833 par value, outstanding.

 

 
 
 
WESBANCO, INC.
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
     
Item No.
ITEM
Page No.
     
 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
1
Financial Statements
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2010 (unaudited) and December 31, 2009
3
 
Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)
4
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)
5
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)
6
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
7
     
2
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
18
     
3
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
32
     
4
Controls and Procedures
34
     
 
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
1
Legal Proceedings
35
     
2
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and  Use of Proceeds
35
     
6
Exhibits
36
     
 
Signatures
37


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
WESBANCO, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
   
 
March 31,
December 31,
(unaudited, dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
2010
2009
     
ASSETS
   
Cash and due from banks, including interest bearing amounts of  $87,477 and $10,813, respectively
 $          160,793
 $             82,867
Securities:
   
     Available-for-sale, at fair value
          1,211,358
           1,261,804
     Held-to-maturity (fair values of $1,146 and $1,443, respectively)
                 1,451
                  1,450
              Total securities
          1,212,809
           1,263,254
Loans held for sale
                 6,544
                  9,441
Portfolio loans:
   
    Commercial
             449,255
              451,688
    Commercial real estate
          1,782,249
           1,780,221
    Residential real estate
             683,979
              708,397
    Home equity
             241,701
              239,784
    Consumer
             279,773
              290,856
Total portfolio loans, net of unearned income
          3,436,957
           3,470,946
Allowance for loan losses
              (65,625)
               (61,160)
              Net portfolio loans
          3,371,332
           3,409,786
Premises and equipment, net
               87,729
                89,603
Accrued interest receivable
               20,787
                20,048
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
             287,593
              288,292
Bank-owned life insurance
             104,389
              103,637
Other assets
             128,465
              130,424
Total Assets
 $       5,380,441
 $        5,397,352
     
LIABILITIES
   
Deposits:
   
     Non-interest bearing demand
 $          540,135
 $           545,019
     Interest bearing demand
             461,075
              450,697
     Money market
             783,872
              714,926
     Savings deposits
             506,252
              486,055
     Certificates of deposit
          1,750,231
           1,777,536
              Total deposits
          4,041,565
           3,974,233
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
             416,750
              496,393
Other short-term borrowings
             176,187
              188,522
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trusts
             111,167
              111,176
              Total borrowings
             704,104
              796,091
Accrued interest payable
                 7,318
                  9,208
Other liabilities
               30,981
                29,104
Total Liabilities
          4,783,968
           4,808,636
     
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
   
Preferred stock, no par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding
                       -
                        -
Common stock, $2.0833 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 26,633,848 shares issued in 2010
   
    and 2009; outstanding: 26,567,653 shares and 26,567,653 shares in 2010 and 2009, respectively
               55,487
                55,487
Capital surplus
             192,268
              192,268
Retained earnings
             344,978
              340,788
Treasury stock (66,195 shares in 2010 and 2009, respectively, at cost)
                (1,498)
                 (1,498)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
                 6,516
                  2,949
Deferred benefits for directors
                (1,278)
                 (1,278)
Total Shareholders' Equity
             596,473
              588,716
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 $       5,380,441
 $        5,397,352
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
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WESBANCO, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
       
   
For the Three Months Ended
   
March 31,
(unaudited, dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
2010
 
2009
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME
       
   Loans, including fees
 
 $        48,375
 
 $          52,059
   Interest and dividends on securities:
       
       Taxable
 
             9,111
 
               7,518
       Tax-exempt
 
             2,994
 
               3,514
           Total interest and dividends on securities
 
           12,105
 
             11,032
   Other interest income
 
                  85
 
                  110
           Total interest and dividend income
 
           60,565
 
             63,201
INTEREST EXPENSE
       
     Interest bearing demand deposits
 
                670
 
                  650
     Money market deposits
 
             1,943
 
               1,246
     Savings deposits
 
                602
 
                  534
     Certificates of deposit
 
           10,160
 
             13,404
              Total interest expense on deposits
 
           13,375
 
             15,834
     Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
 
             4,334
 
               5,632
     Other short-term borrowings
 
             1,178
 
               2,069
     Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trusts
 
             1,045
 
               1,539
              Total interest expense
 
           19,932
 
             25,074
NET INTEREST INCOME
 
           40,633
 
             38,127
     Provision for credit losses
 
           11,500
 
               9,550
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
 
           29,133
 
             28,577
NON-INTEREST INCOME
 
 
 
 
     Trust fees
 
             4,058
 
               3,353
     Service charges on deposits
 
             5,317
 
               5,217
     Bank-owned life insurance
 
                944
 
                  892
     Net securities gains
 
             1,405
 
                  142
     Net gains on sales of mortgage loans
 
                525
 
                  488
     Loss on other real estate owned and other assets
 
           (1,530)
 
                 (132)
     Other income
 
             4,322
 
               2,476
              Total non-interest income
 
           15,041
 
             12,436
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
       
     Salaries and wages
 
           13,214
 
             13,167
     Employee benefits
 
             4,997
 
               4,707
     Net occupancy
 
             3,060
 
               2,744
     Equipment
 
             2,604
 
               2,542
     Marketing
 
                630
 
                  756
     FDIC insurance
 
             1,605
 
               1,254
     Amortization of intangible assets
 
                699
 
                  698
     Restructuring and merger-related expenses
 
                200
 
                  429
     Other operating expenses
 
             8,385
 
               8,515
              Total non-interest expense
 
           35,394
 
             34,812
Income before provision for income taxes
 
             8,780
 
               6,201
     Provision for income taxes
 
                870
 
                  752
NET INCOME
 
 $          7,910
 
 $            5,449
Preferred dividends and expense associated with unamortized discount and issuance costs
 
                   -
 
               1,055
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
 
 $          7,910
 
 $            4,394
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
       
Basic
 
 $            0.30
 
 $              0.17
Diluted
 
 $            0.30
 
 $              0.17
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
   
 
 
Basic
 
    26,567,653
 
      26,561,490
Diluted
 
    26,568,172
 
      26,563,945
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE
 
 $            0.14
 
 $              0.28

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 
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WESBANCO, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                     
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
     
 
       
Accumulated
   
               
Other
Deferred
 
(unaudited, dollars in thousands,
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Capital
Retained
Treasury
Comprehensive
Benefits for
 
 except per share amounts)
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Surplus
Earnings
Stock
Income (Loss)
Directors
Total
January 1, 2010
                -   
 $                 -
        26,567,653
 $     55,487
 $        192,268
 $        340,788
 $       (1,498)
 $                2,949
 $             (1,278)
 $      588,716
Net income
         
          7,910
     
        7,910
Other comprehensive income (loss)
           
           3,567
 
       3,567
      Total comprehensive income
                 
      11,477
Common dividends
                   
     declared ($0.14 per share)
         
       (3,720)
     
     (3,720)
March 31, 2010
           -   
 $                 -
 26,567,653
 $55,487
 $ 192,268
 $  344,978
 $ (1,498)
 $        6,516
 $     (1,278)
 $596,473
                     
                     
January 1, 2009
75,000
 $       72,332
        26,560,889
 $     55,487
 $         193,221
 $        344,403
 $        (1,661)
 $               (3,182)
 $             (1,229)
 $      659,371
Net income
         
                 5,449
     
              5,449
Other comprehensive income (loss)
             
                    3,652
 
              3,652
      Total comprehensive income
                 
                9,101
Preferred dividends and amortization
                   
       of discount
 
                  109
     
                (1,055)
     
                (946)
Common dividends
                   
       declared ($0.28 per share)
         
               (7,436)
     
            (7,436)
Treasury shares sold
   
                   6,764
 
                    (52)
 
                 163
   
                     111
Deferred benefits for directors- net
       
                       13
     
                       (13)
                      -
March 31, 2009
          75,000
 $        72,441
26,567,653
 $     55,487
 $         193,182
 $          341,361
 $       (1,498)
 $                    470
 $             (1,242)
 $      660,201
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 

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WESBANCO, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
     
 
 
For the Three Months Ended
   
March 31,
(unaudited, in thousands)
 
2010
2009
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
              24,242
               12,452
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
     
Securities available-for-sale:
     
     Proceeds from sales
 
              66,025
               12,698
     Proceeds from maturities, prepayments and calls
 
           104,996
               66,166
     Purchases of securities
 
          (115,255)
            (472,139)
Net cash received from acquisitions
 
                       -
             583,799
Net decrease in loans
 
              25,828
               25,191
Purchases of premises and equipment – net
 
                  (153)
                   (851)
Net cash provided by investing activities
 
              81,441
             214,864
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
     
Increase in deposits
 
              67,457
             104,862
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
 
              20,000
                       -
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
 
            (99,268)
                (7,766)
Decrease in other short-term borrowings
 
              (7,226)
              (11,707)
Decrease in federal funds purchased
 
              (5,000)
              (58,904)
Dividends paid to common and preferred shareholders
 
              (3,720)
                (8,166)
Treasury shares sold – net
 
                       -
                    111
Net cash (used in) provided by  financing activities
 
            (27,757)
               18,430
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
              77,926
             245,746
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
 
              82,867
             141,170
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
 
 $        160,793
 $          386,916
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
     
Interest paid on deposits and other borrowings
 
 $          21,822
 $            22,404
Income taxes paid
 
                       -
                    475
Transfers of loans to other real estate owned
 
                1,340
                    759
Summary of business acquisition:
     
Fair value of tangible assets acquired
 
                       -
             600,257
Fair value of liabilities assumed
 
                       -
            (603,086)
Contract payment in the acquisition
 
                       -
              (20,693)
Goodwill and other intangibles recognized
 
 $                    -
 $           (23,522)
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
BASIS OF PRESENTATION—The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements of WesBanco, Inc. (“WesBanco”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
WesBanco’s interim financial statements have been prepared following the significant accounting policies disclosed in Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of its 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  In the opinion of management, the accompanying interim financial information reflects all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly WesBanco’s financial position and results of operations for each of the interim periods presented.  Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for a full year.
 
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS— In February 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting pronouncement that amended the subsequent events pronouncement issued in May 2009.  The amendment removed the requirement to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated.  This pronouncement became effective immediately upon issuance and is to be applied prospectively.  The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on WesBanco’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In January 2010, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement to improve disclosures about fair value measurements which requires new disclosures on transfers into and out of Level 1 and 2 measurements of the fair value hierarchy and requires separate disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements relating to Level 3 measurements. It also clarifies existing fair value disclosures relating to the level of disaggregation and inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value.  It is effective for the first reporting period (including interim periods) beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the requirement to provide the Level 3 activity of purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis, which will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010.  The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on WesBanco’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement regarding accounting for transfers of financial assets which removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity and removes the exception from applying consolidation guidance to these entities.  This pronouncement also requires that a transferor recognize and initially measure at fair value all assets obtained and liabilities incurred as a result of a transfer of financial assets accounted for as a sale.  This pronouncement must be applied as of the beginning of the first interim and annual period that begins after November 15, 2009.  The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on WesBanco’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued a pronouncement regarding consolidation accounting which requires an enterprise to perform an analysis to determine whether the enterprise’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity.  The pronouncement also requires ongoing reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary; eliminates the quantitative approach previously required for determining the primary beneficiary, and requires enhanced disclosures to provide more transparent information about an enterprise’s involvement in a variable interest entity.  This pronouncement must be applied as of the beginning of the first interim and annual period that begins after November 15, 2009.  The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on WesBanco’s consolidated financial statements.
 
NOTE 2. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
 
Earnings per common share are calculated as follows:
 
       
For the Three Months Ended
       
March 31,
(unaudited, in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)
   
2010
 
2009
Numerator for both basic and diluted earnings per common share:
         
Net Income
     
 $         7,910
 
 $          5,449
Less:  Preferred dividends and expense associated with unamortized discount and issuance costs
                   -
 
           (1,055)
Net income available to common shareholders
     
 $         7,910
 
 $          4,394
             
Denominator:
           
Total average basic common shares outstanding
     
  26,567,653
 
    26,561,490
Effect of dilutive stock options
     
                519
 
             2,455
Total diluted average common shares outstanding
     
  26,568,172
 
    26,563,945
             
Earnings per common share - basic
     
 $           0.30
 
 $            0.17
Earnings per common share - diluted
     
 $           0.30
 
 $            0.17
 
In 2008, WesBanco issued 75,000 shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock and a warrant to purchase 439,282 shares of the Company’s common stock to the United States Department of the Treasury.  The preferred stock and warrant were repurchased in September of 2009 and December of 2009, respectively.  In 2009 the preferred dividends and expense associated with the unamortized discount were deducted from net income to arrive at net income available to common shareholders.  The warrant was considered in the calculation of diluted earnings per share in 2009, but due to its anti-dilutive impact, it had no effect on earnings per share.
 
 
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NOTE 3. SECURITIES
 
The following table presents the fair value and amortized cost of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities:
 
   
March 31, 2010
 
December 31, 2009
     
Gross
Gross
Estimated
   
Gross
Gross
Estimated
   
Amortized
Unrealized
Unrealized
Fair
 
Amortized
Unrealized
Unrealized
Fair
(unaudited, in thousands)
Cost
Gains
Losses
Value
 
Cost
Gains
Losses
Value
Available-for-sale
                 
 
Other government agencies
 $   216,938
 $     1,557
 $       (111)
 $    218,384
 
 $                191,184
 $            638
 $         (1,096)
 $              190,726
 
Corporate debt securities
         4,943
              -
             (5)
           4,938
 
                      2,886
                   46
                      -
                      2,932
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations of government agencies
      607,661
       17,099
         (136)
       624,624
 
                  684,142
           15,086
             (1,090)
                  698,138
 
Other residential collateralized mortgage obligations
           1,712
             32
             -
            1,744
 
                      2,569
                   22
                      -
                       2,591
 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
     350,269
        8,293
        (1,119)
       357,443
 
                 356,693
              8,818
             (1,892)
                  363,619
Total debt securities
    1,181,523
       26,981
       (1,371)
     1,207,133
 
               1,237,474
           24,610
            (4,078)
               1,258,006
 
Equity securities
         3,698
           528
             (1)
           4,225
 
                      3,508
                 291
                      (1)
                      3,798
Total available-for-sale securities
 $ 1,185,221
 $   27,509
 $   (1,372)
 $   1,211,358
 
 $           1,240,982
 $       24,901
 $        (4,079)
 $            1,261,804
Held-to-maturity
                 
 
Corporate debt securities
           1,451
              -
         (305)
            1,146
 
                       1,450
                    -
                     (7)
                       1,443
Total securities
 $1,186,672
 $   27,509
 $   (1,677)
 $  1,212,504
 
 $           1,242,432
 $       24,901
 $        (4,086)
 $           1,263,247
 
At March 31, 2010, and December 31, 2009, there were no holdings of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of WesBanco’s shareholders’ equity.
 
The following table presents the maturity distribution of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities at fair value:
 
 
March 31, 2010
 
 
 
After One But
 
After Five But
 
 
   
 
Within One Year
   Within Five Years    Within Ten Years
 
 After Ten Years  
Total
(unaudited, in thousands)
Amount
 
Amount
 
Amount
 
Amount
 
Amount
Available-for-sale
                 
  Other government agencies
 $               113,004
 
 $              84,543
 
 $               20,837
 
        $                    -
 
 $         218,384
  Corporate debt securities
                      4,938
 
                         -
 
                         -
 
                       -
 
                4,938
  Residential mortgage-backed securities and
                    47,571
 
               481,505
 
                  92,990
 
                  2,558
 
            624,624
     collateralized mortgage obligations of
               
     government agencies (1)
                 
  Other residential collateralized mortgage
 
                   1,721
 
                         -
 
                       23
 
                1,744
     obligations(1)
                 
  Obligations of states and political subdivisions
                    71,737
 
               130,434
 
                  97,908
 
                57,364
 
            357,443
  Equity securities
                           -
 
                         -
 
                         -
 
                  4,225
 
                4,225
           Total available-for-sale securities
 $               237,250
 
 $            698,203
 
 $             211,735
 
 $             64,170
 
 $      1,211,358
Held-to-maturity
                 
  Corporate debt securities (2)
                           -
 
                         -
 
                         -
 
                  1,146
 
                1,146
Total securities
 $               237,250
 
 $            698,203
 
 $             211,735
 
 $             65,316
 
 $      1,212,504
(1) Mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage securities, which have prepayment provisions, are assigned to maturity categories based on estimated average
    lives or repricing information.
(2) The held-to-maturity corporate debt securities are carried at amortized cost of $1.5 million.
 
Securities with aggregate par values of $556.6 million and $548.1 million at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, were pledged as security for public and trust funds, and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. Proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities were $66.0 million, and $12.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.   Net unrealized security gains on the available-for-sale portfolio recognized in other comprehensive income net of tax as of March 31, 2010 and 2009 were $16.6 million and $14.4 million, respectively.  For the three months ended March 31, 2010, gross security gains on available-for-sale securities were $1.4 million, with no realized losses.  For the three months ended March 31, 2009, gross security gains on available-for-sale securities were $0.3 million and gross security losses were $0.2 million, attributed to impairment losses on two equity securities.
 
 
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The following table provides information on unrealized losses on investment securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and twelve months or more as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009:


 
March 31, 2010
 
 Less than 12 months
 12 months or more
 Total
 
Fair
Unrealized
# of
Fair
Unrealized
# of
Fair
Unrealized
# of
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
Value
Losses
Securities
Value
Losses
Securities
Value
Losses
Securities
Other government agencies
 $   22,893
 $       (111)
             6
      $          -
   $         -
           -
 $   22,893
 $       (111)
             6
Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations of government agencies
       52,281
         (124)
             7
          589
           (12)
             1
      52,870
         (136)
             8
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
      54,566
        (985)
           55
       4,059
         (134)
             7
      58,625
        (1,119)
           62
Corporate debt securities
        6,084
         (310)
             3
             -
            -
           -
        6,084
         (310)
             3
Equity securities
               4
             (1)
             2
             -
            -
           -
               4
             (1)
             2
          Total temporarily impaired securities
 $  135,828
 $   (1,531)
           73
 $    4,648
 $     (146)
             8
 $ 140,476
 $   (1,677)
            81
                   
 
 December 31, 2009
 
 Less than 12 months
 12 months or more
 Total
 
Fair
Unrealized
# of
Fair
Unrealized
# of
Fair
Unrealized
# of
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
Value
Losses
Securities
Value
Losses
Securities
Value
Losses
Securities
Other government agencies
 $         104,014
             (1,096)
16
 $                  -
 $                 -
                    -
 $         104,014
 $          (1,096)
                    16
Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations of government agencies
            138,878
             (1,076)
                   17
                  590
                   (15)
                      1
            139,468
               (1,091)
                    18
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
              59,659
             (1,723)
                  56
               3,996
                (168)
                     7
             63,655
               (1,891)
                   63
Corporate debt securities
                 1,443
                    (7)
                      1
                      -
                     -
                    -
                 1,443
                     (7)
                       1
Equity securities
                         4
                     (1)
                     2
                      -
                     -
                    -
                        4
                      (1)
                      2
          Total temporarily impaired securities
 $       303,998
 $        (3,903)
 $              92
 $           4,586
 $            (183)
 $                 8
 $       308,584
 $         (4,086)
 $              100
 
 Unrealized losses in the table represent temporary fluctuations resulting from changes in market rates in relation to fixed yields. Losses in the available-for-sale portfolio are accounted for as an adjustment to other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity.  WesBanco may impact the magnitude of the fair value adjustment by managing both the volume and average maturities of securities that are classified as available-for-sale.

WesBanco does not believe the securities presented above are impaired due to reasons of credit quality, as substantially all debt securities are of investment grade quality and are paying principal and interest according to their contractual terms. The unrealized losses are primarily attributable to changes in broad interest rate indices.  WesBanco does not intend to sell, and it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell loss position securities prior to recovery of their cost, and therefore, management believes the unrealized losses detailed above are temporary and no impairment loss relating to these securities has been recognized.
 
 
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NOTE 4. LOANS AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
 
Loans are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets net of deferred loan fees and costs of $3.2 million at March 31, 2010 and $3.3 million at December 31, 2009.
 
The following table presents the changes in the allowance for loan losses and loans classified as impaired:
 
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
(unaudited, in thousands)
2010
2009
Balance at beginning of period
 $            61,160
 $            49,803
Provision for loan losses
               11,500
                 9,550
     
Charge-offs
                (7,740)
               (5,591)
Recoveries
                    705
                    490
        Net charge-offs
                (7,035)
               (5,101)
     
Balance at end of period
 $            65,625
 $            54,252
     
The following tables summarize loans classified as impaired:
   
 
March 31,
December 31,
(unaudited, in thousands)
2010
2009
Balance of impaired loans with no allocated allowance for loan losses
 $            73,216
 $            63,456
Balance of impaired loans with an allocated allowance for loan losses
               54,337
               30,167
Total impaired loans
 $          127,553
 $            93,623
     
Allowance for loan losses allocated to impaired loans
 $            11,660
 $              8,009
 
At March 31, 2010, Wesbanco had unfunded commitments to debtors whose loans were classified as impaired of $2.7 million.  At December 31, 2009, Wesbanco had unfunded commitments to debtors whose loans were classified as impaired of $0.1 million.
 
NOTE 5. FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK BORROWINGS
 
WesBanco is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) System.  WesBanco’s FHLB borrowings, which consist of borrowings from both the FHLB of Pittsburgh and the FHLB of Cincinnati, are secured by a blanket lien by the FHLB on certain residential mortgage and other loan types with a market value in excess of the outstanding balances of the borrowings.  At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, WesBanco had FHLB borrowings of $416.8 million and $496.4 million, respectively, with a weighted-average interest rate of 3.64% and 3.84%, respectively.  The terms of the security agreement with the FHLB include a specific assignment of collateral that requires the maintenance of qualifying mortgage and other types of loans as pledged collateral with unpaid principal amounts in excess of the FHLB advances, when discounted at certain pre-established percentages of the loans’ unpaid principal balances. FHLB stock owned by WesBanco, totaling $29.9 million at March 31, 2010 and $30.9 million at December 31, 2009, is also pledged as collateral on these advances. The remaining maximum borrowing capacity by WesBanco with the FHLB at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 was estimated to be approximately $956.3 million and $914.6 million, respectively.
 
On December 23, 2008 the FHLB of Pittsburgh announced that it would suspend dividends and the repurchase of excess capital stock from its member banks until further notice.  The FHLB of Pittsburgh stock owned by WesBanco does not have readily determinable fair value and is recorded as a cost method investment totaling $26.3 million at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, and is held primarily to serve as collateral on FHLB borrowings.  Although the FHLB of Pittsburgh has suspended dividends and the repurchase of excess capital stock, it is meeting its current debt obligations, has continued to exceed all required capital ratios, and has remained in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.  Accordingly, as of March 31, 2010, WesBanco believes that sufficient evidence exists to conclude that its investment in FHLB of Pittsburgh stock was not impaired.
 
Certain FHLB advances contain call features, which allow the FHLB to call the outstanding balance or convert a fixed rate borrowing to a variable rate advance if the strike rate goes beyond a certain predetermined rate. The probability that these advances will be called depends primarily on the level of related interest rates during the call period.  Of the $416.8 million outstanding at March 31, 2010, $136.3 million in FHLB convertible advances are subject to call or conversion to a variable rate advance by the FHLB.
 
 
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The following table presents the aggregate annual maturities and weighted-average interest rates of FHLB borrowings at March 31, 2010 based on their contractual maturity dates and effective interest rates (unaudited, in thousands):
 
Year
Maturity
Average Rate
2010
 $   161,760
3.63%
2011
         84,627
3.76%
2012
         76,653
3.64%
2013
         50,734
3.28%
2014
         16,329
3.40%
2015 and thereafter
         26,647
4.13%
Total
 $   416,750
3.64%
 
NOTE 6. PENSION PLAN
 
The following table presents the net periodic pension cost for WesBanco’s Defined Benefit Pension Plan (the “Plan”) and the related components:
 
 



   
For the Three Months Ended
   
March 31,
(unaudited, in thousands)
 
2010
 
2009
Service cost – benefits earned during year
 
 $            574
 
 $             599
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
 
               867
 
                837
Expected return on plan assets
 
          (1,184)
 
               (945)
Amortization of prior service cost
 
                (29)
 
                 (29)
Amortization of net loss
 
               300
 
                476
Net periodic pension cost
 
 $            528
 
 $             938
 
The Plan covers all employees of WesBanco and its subsidiaries who were hired on or before August 1, 2007 who satisfy minimum age and length of service requirements, and is not available to employees hired after such date.
 
A minimum required contribution of $2.3 million is due for 2010 which will be funded by the Plan’s available credit balance.  No decision has been made as of March 31, 2010 relative to the level of contribution in excess of the required minimum that will be made to the Plan, if any.
 
 
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NOTE 7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis.  The following is a discussion of these assets and liabilities and valuation techniques applied to each for fair value measurement:

Securities: The fair value of securities available-for-sale which are measured on a recurring basis are determined primarily by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other similar securities. These securities are classified within level 1 or 2 of the fair value hierarchy.  Positions that are not traded in active markets for which valuations are generated using assumptions not observable in the market or management’s best estimate are classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.  These include certain specific municipal debt issues and a limited number of illiquid equity securities.

The fair value for certain securities classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are determined based on an income approach valuation technique that maximizes the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs using market adjusted discount rates and other key considerations, including credit quality.

Mortgage servicing rights:  The fair value of mortgage servicing rights is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated net servicing income.  The valuation model incorporates assumptions based on management’s best judgment that are significant inputs to the discounting calculations.  If the carrying value exceeds fair value, they are considered impaired and are classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as a result.  These rights are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

Impaired loans:  The fair value of impaired loans is measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral-dependent loans on a nonrecurring basis.  Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory and accounts receivable.  The use of discounted cash flow models and management’s best judgment are significant inputs in arriving at the fair value measure of the underlying collateral and are therefore classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Other real estate owned and repossessed assets:  Other real estate owned and repossessed assets are carried at the lower of the investment in the assets or the fair value of the assets less estimated selling costs.  The use of management’s best judgments is a significant input in arriving at the fair value measure of the underlying collateral and are therefore classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following tables set forth the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as defined by fair value accounting guidance within the Codification:
 
   
March 31, 2010
   
Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
Asset at Fair
Quoted Prices in Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
Significant Other Observable Inputs
Significant Unobservable
 Inputs
(unaudited, in thousands)
  Value
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Securities - available-for-sale
       
   Other government agencies
 $            218,384
       $                          -
 $            218,384
      $                           -
   Corporate debt securities
                    4,938
                           -
                    4,938
                           -
   Residential mortgage-backed securities and
     collateralized  mortgage obligations of
     government agencies
                624,624
                           -
                624,624
                           -
   Other residential collateralized mortgage obligations
                    1,744
                           -
                    1,721
                          23
   Obligations of state and political subdivisions
                357,443
                           -
                356,091
                    1,352
   Equity securities
                    4,225
                    2,491
                    1,492
                        242
Total securities - available-for-sale
 $         1,211,358
 $                 2,491
 $         1,207,250
 $                 1,617
 
The company’s policy is to recognize transfers between levels as of the actual date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer.  There were no transfers between levels 1 and 2 for the quarter ending March 31, 2010.
 
 
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December 31, 2009
   
Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
Asset at Fair
Quoted Prices in Active Markets
 for Identical
 Assets
Significant Other Observable Inputs
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
(unaudited, in thousands)
  Value
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Securities - available-for-sale
       
   U.S. government agency notes
 $               190,726
 $                          -
 $               190,726
 $                           -
   Corporate debt securities
                      2,932
                           -
                      2,932
                           -
   Residential mortgage-backed securities and
     collateralized mortgage obligations of
     government agencies
                  698,138
                           -
                  698,138
                           -
   Other residential collateralized mortgage obligations
                      2,591
                           -
                      2,558
                           33
   Obligations of state and political subdivisions
                  363,619
                           -
                  362,218
                      1,401
   Equity securities
                      3,798
                      2,171
                      1,385
                         242
Total securities - available-for-sale
 $            1,261,804
 $                   2,171
 $            1,257,957
 $                   1,676
 
The following tables present additional information about assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and for which WesBanco has utilized level 3 inputs to determine fair value:
 
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
 
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(unaudited, in thousands)
Other residential collateralized
mortgage
obligations
Obligations of
state and political subdivisions
Equity securities
Total
 
       
Beginning balance
 $                        33
 $                  1,401
 $                      242
 $                  1,676
   Total gains or losses
       
        Included in other comprehensive income
                              3
                           11
                             -
                           14
   Settlements
                          (13)
                          (60)
                             -
                          (73)
Ending balance
 $                        23
 $                  1,352
 $                      242
 $                  1,617

 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009
 
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(unaudited, in thousands)
Other residential collateralized mortgage
obligations
Obligations of
state and political subdivisions
Equity securities
Total
 
       
Beginning balance
 $                         55
 $                    1,446
 $                       267
 $                    1,768
   Transfers out of Level 3
                             -
                             -
                          (25)
                          (25)
   Total gains and losses
       
        Included in other comprehensive income
                            (3)
                            23
                             -
                            20
   Settlements
                             -
                          (57)
                             -
                          (57)
Ending balance
 $                         52
 $                    1,412
 $                       242
 $                    1,706
 
        For the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, there were no transfers into level 3, no gains or losses included in earnings, and no purchases, issuances or sales related to assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using level 3 inputs.  Additionally, for the three months ended March 31, 2010, there were no transfers out of level 3.

We may be required from time to time to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  These adjustments to fair value usually result from application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.  For assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the following table provides the level of valuation assumptions used to determine each adjustment in the carrying value of the related individual assets or portfolios:
 
 
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Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
 
 
 
Assets at Fair
Quoted Prices in Active Markets
 for Identical
Assets
Significant Other Observable Inputs
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(unaudited, in thousands)
  Value
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
March 31, 2010
       
Impaired loans (1)
 $              42,677
 $                        -
 $                        -
 $              42,677
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets (2)
                    7,758
                           -
                           -
                    7,758
Mortgage servicing rights (3)
                    2,177
                           -
                           -
                    2,177
December 31, 2009
       
Impaired loans (1)
 $                22,158
 $                        -
 $                        -
 $                22,158
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets (2)
                     8,691
                           -
                           -
                     8,691
Mortgage servicing rights (3)
                     2,407
                           -
                           -
                     2,407
 
(1)
Represents the carrying value of loans for which adjustments are based on the appraised value of the collateral and management’s judgment.
 
(2)
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets are carried at the lower of the investment in the assets or the fair value of the assets less estimated selling costs.
       (3)   Represents the carrying value of mortgage servicing rights whose value has been impaired and therefore written down to their fair value as
                determined from independent valuations.
 
 
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NOTE 8. DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair value estimates of financial instruments are based on the present value of expected future cash flows, quoted market prices of similar financial instruments, if available, and other valuation techniques. These valuations are significantly affected by discount rates, cash flow assumptions, and risk assumptions used. Therefore, fair value estimates may not be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and are not intended to reflect the proceeds that may be realizable in an immediate settlement of the instruments.

The aggregate fair value of amounts presented does not represent the underlying value of WesBanco. Management does not have the intention to dispose of a significant portion of its financial instruments and, therefore, the unrealized gains or losses should not be interpreted as a forecast of future earnings and cash flows.

The following table represents the estimates of fair value of financial instruments:

 
             
March 31,
 
December 31,
             
2010
 
2009
             
Carrying
Fair
 
Carrying
Fair
(unaudited, in thousands)
Amount
Value
 
Amount
Value
Financial assets:
         
   
Cash and due from banks
 $      160,793
 $      160,793
 
 $        82,867
 $        82,867
   
Securities held-to-maturity
             1,451
             1,146
 
             1,450
             1,443
   
Securities available-for-sale
      1,211,358
      1,211,358
 
      1,261,804
      1,261,804
   
Net loans
      3,371,332
      3,223,826
 
      3,409,786
      3,273,207
   
Loans held for sale
             6,544
             6,544
 
             9,441
             9,441
   
Accrued interest receivable
           20,787
           20,787
 
           20,048
           20,048
   
Bank owned life insurance
         104,389
         104,389
 
         103,637
         103,637
Financial liabilities:
         
   
Deposits
      4,041,565
      4,050,947
 
      3,974,233
      3,984,671
   
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
         416,750
         420,959
 
         496,393
         500,336
   
Other borrowings
         176,187
         168,974
 
         188,522
         184,512
   
Junior subordinated debt
         111,167
           65,979
 
         111,176
           58,144
   
Accrued interest payable
             7,318
             7,318
 
             9,208
             9,208
 
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments:

Cash and due from banks — The carrying amount for cash and due from banks is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Securities — Fair values for securities are based on quoted market prices, if available. If market prices are not available, then quoted market prices of similar instruments are used.  The fair value of securities accounted for using the cost method is only estimated if events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on their fair value have been identified.

Net loans — Fair values for loans are estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology.  The discount rates take into account interest rates currently being offered to customers for loans with similar terms, the credit risk associated with the loan and market factors, including liquidity.  In the current market environment for loans, investors are generally requiring a much higher rate of return then the return inherent in loans if held to maturity given the lack of market liquidity. The valuation of the loan portfolio reflects discounts that WesBanco believes are consistent with transactions occurring in the market place for both performing and distressed loan types. The carrying value that fair value is compared to is net of the allowance for loan losses and other associated premiums and discounts.

Loans held for sale — The carrying amount of loans held for sale approximates its fair value.

Accrued interest receivable — The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.

Bank-owned life insurance — The carrying value of bank-owned life insurance represents the net cash surrender value of the underlying insurance policies, should these policies be terminated.  Management believes that the carrying value approximates fair value.

Deposits — The carrying amount is considered a reasonable estimate of fair value for demand, savings and other variable rate deposit accounts. The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by a discounted cash flow method using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings — For FHLB borrowings, fair value is based on rates currently available to WesBanco for borrowings with similar terms and remaining maturities.

Other borrowings — Fair values for federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements are based on quoted market prices, if available. If market prices are not available, then quoted market prices of similar instruments are used.
 
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trusts — Due to the pooled nature of these instruments, which are not actively traded on an equity market, estimated fair value is based on broker prices from recent similar issuances.

Accrued interest payable — The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.
 
 
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Off-balance sheet financial instruments — Off-balance sheet financial instruments consist of commitments to extend credit including letters of credit. Fair values for commitments to extend credit are estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present credit standing of the counterparties. The estimated fair value of the commitments to extend credit and letters of credit are insignificant and therefore not presented in the above table.
 
 NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
 
COMMITMENTS— In the normal course of business, WesBanco offers off-balance sheet credit arrangements to enable its customers to meet their financing objectives. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the financial statements. WesBanco’s exposure to credit losses in the event of non-performance by the other parties to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is limited to the contractual amount of those instruments. WesBanco uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as for all other lending. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.  The allowance for credit losses associated with loan commitments was $0.2 million as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

Letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by banks to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including normal business activities, bond financing and similar transactions. Standby and commercial letters of credit are considered guarantees.  The liability associated with standby letters of credit is recorded as its estimated fair value of $0.1 million as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, and is included in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 
       Affordable housing plan guarantees are performance guarantees for various building project loans.  The guarantees amortizes down as the loan balances decrease.
 
       The following table presents total commitments, guarantees and various letters of credit outstanding:
 
 
March 31,
December 31,
(unaudited, in thousands)
2010
2009
Commitments to extend credit
 $        650,035
 $          710,871
Standby letters of credit
             34,274
               34,325
Affordable housing plan guarantees
                4,339
                 4,366
Commercial letters of credit
                   162
                    163
 
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES—WesBanco and its subsidiaries are parties to various legal and administrative proceedings and claims. While any claim contains an element of uncertainty, management believes that the outcome of such proceedings or claims pending or known to be threatened will not have a material adverse effect on WesBanco’s consolidated financial position.
 
 
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NOTE 10. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
 
WesBanco operates two reportable segments: community banking and trust and investment services. WesBanco’s community banking segment offers services traditionally offered by full-service commercial banks, including commercial demand, individual demand and time deposit accounts, as well as commercial, mortgage and individual installment loans, and certain non-traditional offerings, such as insurance and securities brokerage services.  The trust and investment services segment offers trust services as well as various alternative investment products including mutual funds.  The market value of assets of the trust and investment services segment was approximately $2.8 billion and $2.3 billion at March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  These assets are held by WesBanco in fiduciary or agency capacities for their customers and therefore are not included as assets on WesBanco’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 
Condensed financial information by business segment is presented below:
 
   
Trust and
 
 
Community
Investment
 
(unaudited, in thousands)
Banking
Services
Consolidated
For the Three Months ended March 31, 2010:
     
Interest income
 $           60,565
 $              -
 $            60,565
Interest expense
              19,932
                 -
               19,932
Net interest income
              40,633
                 -
               40,633
Provision for credit losses
              11,500
                 -
               11,500
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
              29,133
                 -
               29,133
Non-interest income
              10,983
            4,058
               15,041
Non-interest expense
              32,940
            2,454
               35,394
Income before provision for income taxes
                7,176
            1,604
                 8,780
Provision for income taxes
                   228
               642
                    870
Net income
 $             6,948
 $            962
 $              7,910
       
For the Three Months ended March 31, 2009:
     
Interest income
 $           63,201
 $              -
 $            63,201
Interest expense
              25,074
                 -
               25,074
Net interest income
              38,127
                 -
               38,127
Provision for credit losses
                9,550
                 -
                 9,550
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
              28,577
                 -
               28,577
Non-interest income
                9,083
            3,353
               12,436
Non-interest expense
              32,405
            2,407
               34,812
Income before provision for income taxes
                5,255
               946
                 6,201
Provision for income taxes
                   374
               378
                    752
Net income
 $             4,881
 $            568
 $              5,449
 
Total non-fiduciary assets of the trust and investment services segment were $19.2 million and $18.9 million at March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  All goodwill and other intangible assets were allocated to the community banking segment.
 
NOTE 11. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
 
On April 22, 2010, the WesBanco Board of Directors approved a plan to transfer a portion of the available-for-sale securities portfolio, with an amortized cost of approximately $420 million and a fair value of approximately $427 million as of March 31, 2010, into the held-to-maturity category.  The transfer will occur at the close of business on April 30, 2010.  The available-for-sale securities will be transferred at fair market value with the unrealized gain or loss recorded as a premium or discount, which will be amortized over the life of the security as an adjustment to other comprehensive income.  The securities transferred consist of both residential and other mortgage backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, and both taxable and tax exempt municipal obligations.  
 
 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis represents an overview of the results of operations and financial condition of WesBanco. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto.
 
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
Forward-looking statements in this report relating to WesBanco’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The information contained in this report should be read in conjunction with WesBanco’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and documents subsequently filed by WesBanco with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which are available at the SEC’s website www.sec.gov or at WesBanco’s website, www.wesbanco.com.  Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements, which are not historical fact, involve risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in WesBanco’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC under Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors.  Such statements are subject to important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such statements, including without limitation, the effects of changing regional and national economic conditions; changes in interest rates, spreads on earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and associated interest rate sensitivity; sources of liquidity available to WesBanco and its related subsidiary operations; potential future credit losses and the credit risk of commercial, real estate, and consumer loan customers and their borrowing activities; actions of the Federal Reserve Board, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the SEC, Financial Institution Regulatory Authority, Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, Securities Investors Protection Corporation, and other regulatory bodies; potential legislative and federal and state regulatory actions and reform; adverse decisions of federal and state courts; fraud, scams and schemes of third parties; internet hacking; competitive conditions in the financial services industry; rapidly changing technology affecting financial services, greater than expected outflows on recent branch acquisition deposits; marketability of debt instruments and corresponding impact on fair value adjustments; and/or other external developments materially impacting WesBanco’s operational and financial performance. WesBanco does not assume any duty to update forward-looking statements.
 
APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
 
WesBanco’s critical accounting policies involving the significant judgments and assumptions used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2010 have remained unchanged from the disclosures presented in WesBanco’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 under the section “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
 
Goodwill - WesBanco performed its annual evaluation of goodwill impairment as of November 30, 2009 and concluded that goodwill was not impaired.  Based on the evaluation as of November 30, 2009, management believes that the fair value of the community banking reporting unit could decline by approximately 30% before further analysis of goodwill impairment would be required.  This decline equates to a decrease of 957 basis points in the assumed earnings growth rate from 2009 through 2014 or an increase in the discount rate assumption of approximately 258 basis points.
As of March 31, 2010, there were no significant changes in market conditions, or forecasted future income from November 30, 2009, the date of the most recent goodwill impairment evaluation.  WesBanco has noted improvement in earnings from both the first quarter of 2009 and the fourth quarter of 2009.  Therefore no interim goodwill impairment test was performed, as there were no additional indicators of potential impairment present.  If weak economic conditions continue or worsen for a prolonged period of time, the fair value of the community banking reporting unit may be adversely affected which may result in impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets in the future.
 
OVERVIEW
 
WesBanco is a multi-state bank holding company operating through 114 branches and 136 ATM machines in West Virginia, Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, offering retail banking, corporate banking, personal and corporate trust services, brokerage services, mortgage banking and insurance. WesBanco’s businesses are significantly impacted by economic factors such as market interest rates, federal monetary and regulatory policies, local and regional economic conditions and the competitive environment’s effect upon WesBanco’s business volumes.  WesBanco’s deposit levels are affected by numerous factors including personal savings rates, personal income, and competitive rates on alternative investments, as well as competition from other financial institutions within the markets we serve and liquidity needs of WesBanco. Loan levels are also subject to various factors including construction demand, business financing needs, consumer spending and interest rates and loan terms offered by competing lenders.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
EARNINGS SUMMARY
 
WesBanco’s net income available to common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was $7.9 million, as compared to $4.4 million for the first quarter of 2009, representing an increase of 80.0% while diluted earnings per common share were $0.30 as compared to $0.17 per common share for the first quarter of 2009.
 
Net income increased by $2.5 million during the first quarter of 2010, as compared to the first quarter of 2009, primarily due to a $2.5 million increase in net interest income and a $2.6 million increase in non-interest income, partially offset by a $2.0 million increase in the provision for loan losses.  The 6.6% increase in net interest income resulted from a 10 basis point increase in the net interest margin to 3.57% through significant managed reductions in the cost of funds and a 2.6% increase in average earning assets primarily from the branch acquisition at the end of the 2009 first quarter.  Non-interest income increased 20.9% primarily due to $1.3 million in higher net security gains, increased trust fees resulting from the improved market, and higher fees relating to deposit accounts, debit cards and customer securities sales. Partially offsetting these increases was a $1.5 million charge in the 2010 first quarter for an additional write-down of a property in other real estate owned.
 
The provision for credit losses increased $2.0 million from the first quarter of 2009.  As compared to the first quarter of 2009, the provision expense was higher reflecting the general deterioration of credit quality due to the prolonged recession, particularly for commercial real estate loans.
 
 
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Non-performing loans increased $27.1 million as compared to the first quarter of 2009.  The provision for loan losses exceeded net charge-offs by $4.5 million in the first quarter of 2010, thus increasing the allowance for loan losses to 1.91% of total loans at March 31, 2010 compared to 1.76% at December 31, 2009 and 1.52% at March 31, 2009.
 
Non-interest expenses were up only slightly as compared with last year as operating efficiencies and lower marketing expenses were offset by higher FDIC insurance premiums, occupancy costs, health care costs and other real estate owned expenses.
 
Net income available to common shareholders in the first quarter of 2009 was reduced by Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”) related preferred dividends totaling $1.1 million.  The TARP preferred stock was repurchased in September of 2009.
 
NET INTEREST INCOME
 
TABLE 1. NET INTEREST INCOME
 
                   
For the Three Months Ended
                   
March 31,
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
     
2010
2009
Net interest income
     
 $          40,633
 $          38,127
Taxable equivalent adjustments to net interest income
     
                1,612
               1,892
Net interest income, fully taxable equivalent
     
 $          42,245
 $          40,019
Net interest spread, non-taxable equivalent
     
3.23%
2.97%
Benefit of net non-interest bearing liabilities
     
0.21%
0.34%
Net interest margin
     
3.44%
3.31%
Taxable equivalent adjustment
     
0.13%
0.16%
Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent
     
3.57%
3.47%
 
Net interest income, which is WesBanco’s largest source of revenue, is the difference between interest income on earning assets, primarily loans and securities, and interest expense on liabilities (deposits and short and long-term borrowings).  Net interest income is affected by the general level of, and changes in interest rates, the steepness of the yield curve, changes in the amount and composition of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, as well as the frequency of repricing and turnover of those assets and liabilities.  Net interest income increased $2.5 million or 6.6% in the first quarter of 2010 as compared to the first quarter of 2009 due to increases in both the net interest margin and in average earning assets.  The net interest margin increased 10 basis points to 3.57% and average earning assets increased 2.6% in the first quarter of 2010 as compared to the first quarter of 2009.  The increase in average earning assets was primarily the result of the acquisition of five branches at the end of the first quarter of 2009. The improvement in the net interest margin was due to a 61 basis point decrease in the average rate on interest bearing liabilities, more than offsetting smaller decreases in interest earned on assets.  Lower rates on deposits, maturities of higher rate certificates of deposit and an increase in lower cost deposits such as money market accounts all contributed to the improvement in the cost of funds.  In addition, the average balances for higher rate borrowings decreased by $173.1 million or 20.8% from the first quarter of 2009 through planned reductions utilizing the liquidity obtained through the branch acquisitions. The margin has also benefited from a 4.5% increase in average non-interest bearing deposit balances.

Interest income decreased 4.2% in the first quarter as compared to the same quarter in 2009 due to a lower yield on earning assets of 39 basis points to 5.26%, partially offset by the increase in average earning assets.  Rates decreased on all earning asset categories from reduced rates on new and repriced assets due to the lower interest rate environment throughout the last quarter and year. Taxable securities yields decreased 63 basis points from the investment of cash acquired with the branches and the resulting overall shorter portfolio average duration.  Repricing of loans over the last nine quarters as a result of a lower interest rate environment and the reduction in interest income related to increases in non-performing loans caused a decline in loan yields of 19 basis points in the first quarter of 2010.  The increase in average earning assets of $120.9 million was primarily due to a $264.8 million increase in taxable securities as a result of the branch acquisition, partially offset by a decrease in average loan balances of $142.5 million.  In addition, proceeds from decreases in residential mortgage loans, which generally have higher yields than typical investment types, have been reinvested at lower yields, thus reducing the overall yield of the earning assets.

Average loan balance decreases are primarily due to management’s continued focus on credit risk management, continued strategic decreases in residential real estate loans through the sale of most originations and reduced commercial line usage.  These decreases were partially offset by increases in commercial real estate due to origination volumes and reduced prepayments from property refinancing and sales.  Home equity loans also increased through various marketing and targeted sales efforts in our branches.  Consumer loans declined due to reduced demand for automobile loans, and a strategic reduction in recreational vehicle product lending.

Interest expense decreased 20.5% in the first quarter primarily due to the 61 basis point decline in the average rate paid partially offset by increases in average interest bearing liabilities of 5.3%.  Rates paid on deposits declined by 52 basis points with rates on CDs declining by 80 basis points due to management reducing certain interest rates on renewing or rollover CDs in order to realize a lower cost of funds during a period of declining loan yields.  This included certain high rate, single service CDs acquired with the branches in 2009, which were allowed to mature without renewal.  In addition, CDs represented 51.0% of total deposits in the first quarter of 2010 as compared to 56.3% in the first quarter of 2009, while money market deposit accounts (“MMDA”), with a lower rate of just over 1.0%, increased to 21.5% of total deposits in the 2010 quarter, as compared to 15.7% in the first quarter of 2009.  This change in the mix of deposit types, and the reductions in higher cost borrowings, also contributed to the reduced cost of funds.  Average interest bearing deposits increased $387.8 million  or 12.6% in the first quarter of 2010 primarily due to the branch acquisition late in the first quarter of 2009.  Current balance sheet liquidity from deposit increases and loan reductions are intended to pay down certain maturing FHLB borrowings in the second quarter, resulting in some continued balance sheet reduction to preserve the net interest margin and help continue to improve capital ratios.
 
 
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TABLE 2. AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS
 
     
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
     
2010
2009
     
Average
Average
Average
Average
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
   
 Balance
Rate
 Balance
Rate
ASSETS
           
Due from banks - interest bearing
   
 $        93,515
0.14%
 $       35,902
0.01%
Loans, net of unearned income (1)
   
      3,456,171
5.68%
     3,598,710
5.87%
Securities: (2)
           
  Taxable
   
         918,329
3.97%
        653,516
4.60%
  Tax-exempt (3)
   
         279,432
6.59%
        328,275
6.59%
    Total  securities
   
      1,197,761
4.58%
        981,791
5.27%
Federal funds sold
   
                   -
           -
            8,356
0.24%
Other earning assets
   
           30,506
0.69%
          32,341
1.30%
    Total earning assets (3)
   
      4,777,953
5.26%
     4,657,100
5.65%
Other assets
   
         636,388
 
        599,712
 
Total Assets
   
 $   5,414,341
 
 $  5,256,812
 
             
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
         
Interest bearing demand deposits
   
 $      459,145
0.59%
 $     432,378
0.61%
Money market accounts
   
         746,671
1.06%
        484,425
1.04%
Savings deposits
   
         495,874
0.49%
        432,432
0.50%
Certificates of deposit
   
      1,771,825
2.33%
     1,736,511
3.13%
    Total interest bearing deposits
   
      3,473,515
1.56%
     3,085,746
2.08%
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
   
         471,925
3.72%
        593,244
3.85%
Other borrowings
   
         186,254
2.56%
        238,070
3.52%
Junior subordinated debt
   
         111,171
3.81%
        111,121
5.62%
   Total interest bearing liabilities
   
      4,242,865
1.91%
     4,028,181
2.52%
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
   
         538,052
 
        514,973
 
Other liabilities
   
           35,402
 
          49,381
 
Shareholders’ Equity
   
         598,022
 
        664,277
 
Total Liabilities and
           
  Shareholders’ Equity
   
 $   5,414,341
 
 $  5,256,812
 
             
Taxable equivalent net interest spread
     
3.35%
 
3.13%
Taxable equivalent net interest margin
     
3.57%
 
3.47%
(1)
Gross of allowance for loan losses and net of unearned income.  Includes non-accrual and loans held for sale.  Loan fees included in interest income on loans are not material.
(2)
Average yields on available-for-sale securities are calculated based on amortized cost.
(3)
Taxable equivalent basis is calculated on tax-exempt securities using a tax rate of 35% for each year presented.

TABLE 3. RATE/VOLUME ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN INTEREST INCOME AND INTEREST EXPENSE
 
              Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
              Compared to March 31, 2009
                 
Net Increase
(unaudited, in thousands)
         
   Volume
 Rate
 
(Decrease)
Increase (decrease) in interest income:
                 
  Due from banks - interest bearing
         
 $                   4
 $                 28
 
 $                 32
  Loans, net of unearned income
         
             (2,013)
              (1,671)
 
             (3,684)
  Taxable securities
         
               2,733
              (1,140)
 
               1,593
  Tax-exempt securities (1)
         
                (805)
                      5
 
                (800)
  Federal funds sold
         
                    (3)
                     (2)
 
                    (5)
  Other interest income
         
                    (6)
                   (46)
 
                  (52)
    Total interest income change (1)
         
                  (90)
              (2,826)
 
             (2,916)
                   
Increase (decrease) in interest expense:
                 
  Interest bearing demand deposits
         
                    39
                   (19)
 
                    20
  Money market accounts
         
                  682
                    14
 
                  696
  Savings deposits
         
                    77
                     (9)
 
                    68
  Certificates of deposit
         
                  267
              (3,511)
 
             (3,244)
  Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
         
             (1,119)
                 (179)
 
             (1,298)
  Other borrowings
         
                (396)
                 (494)
 
                (890)
  Junior subordinated debt
         
                      1
                 (495)
 
                (494)
    Total interest expense change
         
                (449)
              (4,693)
 
             (5,142)
Net interest income increase (decrease) (1)
         
 $               359
 $            1,867
 
 $            2,226
 (1) Taxable equivalent basis is calculated on tax-exempt securities using a tax rate of 35% for each year presented.
 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
 
The provision for loan losses is the amount to be added to the allowance for loan losses after net charge-offs have been deducted to bring the allowance to a level considered appropriate to absorb probable future losses in the loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses increased $2.0 million compared to the first quarter of 2009, but decreased $2.9 million from the fourth quarter of 2009 to $11.5 million for the first quarter of 2010.  Lower provision expense for the 2010 first quarter as compared to the 2009 fourth quarter reflects a 49.7% decline in net charge-offs. Higher provision expense in the first quarter of 2010 as compared to the first quarter of 2009 reflects current economic conditions and their overall adverse impact on credit risk in all segments of the loan portfolio, particularly for commercial real estate loans, higher net charge-offs, elevated levels of non-performing loans, high unemployment in all WesBanco markets, and declining real estate values particularly in the Ohio metropolitan markets. The provision for loan losses exceeded net charge-offs by $4.5 million in the first quarter of 2010, thus increasing the allowance for loan losses to 1.91% of total loans at March 31, 2010 compared to 1.76% at December 31, 2009 and 1.52% at March 31, 2009. (See the Allowance for Loan Losses section of this MD&A for additional discussion).
 
 
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NON-INTEREST INCOME
 
TABLE 4. NON-INTEREST INCOME
 
         
For the Three Months
   
         
Ended March 31,
   
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
     
2010
2009
$ Change
% Change
Trust fees
       
 $     4,058
 $     3,353
 $        705
21.0%
Service charges on deposits
     
        5,317
        5,217
           100
1.9%
Bank-owned life insurance
     
           944
           892
             52
5.8%
Net securities gains (losses)
     
        1,405
           142
        1,263
889.4%
Net gains on sales of loans
     
           525
           488
             37
7.6%
Loss on other real estate owned and other assets
   
      (1,530)
         (132)
      (1,398)
(1059.1%)
                 
Other Income
               
Service fees on ATM's and debit cards
     
        1,915
        1,722
           193
11.2%
Net securities brokerage revenue
     
        1,370
           625
           745
119.2%
Net insurance services revenue
     
           482
           584
         (102)
(17.5%)
Other
       
           555
         (455)
        1,010
222.0%
   Total other income
     
        4,322
        2,476
        1,846
74.6%
Total non-interest income
     
 $   15,041
 $   12,436
 $     2,605
20.9%
 
Non-interest income is a significant source of revenue and an important part of WesBanco’s results of operations.  WesBanco offers its customers a wide range of retail, commercial, investment and electronic banking services, which are viewed as a vital component of WesBanco’s strategy to attract and maintain customers, as well as providing additional fee income beyond normal spread-related income to WesBanco.  Non-interest income increased $2.6 million or 20.9%, primarily due to increased securities gains, growth in annuities and securities brokerage income, increased trust fees, and mortgage servicing income, partially offset by write-downs on other real estate owned assets.  Non-interest income comprised 27.0% of total net revenues for 2010 compared to 24.6% for the comparable 2009 period, with net revenue being defined as the total of net interest income and non-interest income.

Service charges on deposits, comprised primarily of customer overdraft and NSF fees, were seasonally lower than in the fourth quarter but up slightly from last year.  Due to recent regulatory changes, it is anticipated that a portion of these fees may be impacted by the middle of the third quarter due to requirements to have the customer opt in for overdraft coverage of certain types of electronic banking activities.  Some reduction in those fees is anticipated by the Bank as a result.

Net realized gains on the securities portfolio increased $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009, while trust fees improved $0.7 million due to higher managed asset market values period over period.  The market value of trust assets under management increased from March 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010 from $2.3 billion to $2.8 billion.  Since December 31, 2009 trust assets under management have improved $0.1 billion from $2.7 billion to $2.8 billion.  The increase in trust assets was principally due to market gains experienced in 2009 which have continued through the first quarter of 2010.

Net securities and annuities brokerage revenue improved $0.7 million as compared to the first quarter of 2009, due primarily to new business obtained by new sales representatives in the Columbus, Ohio market.  Service fees on ATM’s and debit cards for the year increased $0.2 million as compared to 2009, due to a higher volume of debit card transactions during the periods, while mortgage servicing income improved $0.6 million primarily due to a noncash impairment charge recognized in the first quarter of 2009 of $0.4 million.

In the first quarter of 2010, loss on other real estate owned included a $1.5 million write-down on a hotel transferred to other real estate owned in the third quarter of 2009.
 
 
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NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
 
TABLE 5. NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
 
       
For the Three Months
   
 
     
Ended March 31,
   
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
     
2010
2009
$ Change
% Change
Salaries and wages
     
 $   13,214
 $    13,167
 $         47
0.4%
Employee benefits
     
        4,997
         4,707
          290
6.2%
Net occupancy
     
        3,060
         2,744
          316
11.5%
Equipment
     
        2,604
         2,542
            62
2.4%
Marketing
     
           630
            756
         (126)
(16.7%)
FDIC Insurance
     
        1,605
         1,254
          351
28.0%
Amortization of intangible assets
     
           699
            698
              1
0.1%
Restructuring and merger-related expenses
     
           200
            429
         (229)
(53.4%)
               
Other operating expenses
             
Miscellaneous franchise, and other taxes
     
        1,504
         1,433
            71
5.0%
Consulting, regulatory, and advisory fees
     
           856
         1,079
         (223)
(20.7%)
Postage
     
           933
            926
              7
0.8%
ATM and interchange expenses
     
           692
            825
         (133)
(16.1%)
Communications
     
           693
            727
           (34)
(4.7%)
Legal fees
     
           712
            723
           (11)
(1.5%)
Other real estate owned and foreclosure expenses
   
           714
            138
          576
417.4%
Supplies
     
           604
            647
           (43)
(6.6%)
Other
     
        1,677
         2,017
         (340)
(16.9%)
    Total other operating expenses
     
        8,385
         8,515
         (130)
(1.5%)
Total non-interest expense
     
 $   35,394
 $    34,812
 $       582
1.7%
 
Non-interest expense increased $0.6 million or 1.7% in the first quarter of 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009 due to increases in FDIC insurance, employee health care, other real estate owned expenses, and net occupancy partially offset by a decline in merger-related expenses, marketing and consulting fees.

FDIC insurance in the first quarter of 2010 increased $0.4 million compared to the same period in 2009 due to an increase in the FDIC rates on insured deposits, and, to a lesser extent, the increase in deposits derived from the branch acquisition in March 2009.

Salaries and wages remained relatively flat, increasing only $47,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009, primarily due to higher brokerage commissions partially offset by a reduction in full time equivalent employees.  Full time equivalent employees declined from 1,448 at March 31, 2009 to 1,379 at March 31, 2010 primarily as the result of planned efficiencies created through a reduction in overtime and other hours worked in certain retail branches and other departments, and a workforce reduction in the fourth quarter of 2009 as a result of the Company’s overall strategy to reduce expenses.  Employee benefits increased $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the prior year due to higher employee health insurance and KSOP costs offset somewhat by lower defined benefit pension expenses resulting from market gains experienced in 2009.

In the first quarter of 2010, other real estate owned and foreclosure expenses increased $0.6 million as compared to the first quarter of 2009 primarily due to increased foreclosure activity and the operation of a hotel located in the Columbus, Ohio market which was transferred to other real estate owned in the third quarter of 2009.

The March 2009 branch acquisition and increased snow removal expenses resulted in higher net occupancy expenses of $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2010, while restructuring and merger-related expenses and consulting expenses each declined $0.2 million as compared to the first quarter of 2009.  Marketing expenses declined slightly from the first quarter of 2009 primarily due to reduced advertising and reduced free checking promotions in the first quarter of 2010.

ATM and interchange expenses, communications, legal, travel and entertainment, supplies and other miscellaneous operating expenses all experienced declines in the first quarter of 2010 mostly related to management’s continued efforts to manage costs.  These cost reductions were partially offset by increased foreclosure expenses and higher expenses relating to electronic banking activities.
 
 
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INCOME TAXES
 
For the first three months of 2010 the provision for income taxes increased $0.1 million due to a 42% increase in pre-tax income, offset by a decrease in the effective tax rate.  For 2010 the effective tax rate decreased to 9.9% as compared to 12.1% in the first three months of 2009 due to a $0.2 million adjustment relating to the reversal of certain prior period tax credits in the first quarter of 2009.  Excluding the prior period tax adjustment in 2009, the effective tax rate for 2010 increased due primarily to a lower percentage of tax-exempt income to total income.
 
FINANCIAL CONDITION
 
Total assets decreased 0.3% in the first three months of 2010, while total shareholders’ equity increased 1.3% as compared to December 31, 2009.  The decrease in total assets is primarily attributable to a 1.1% reduction in the net loan portfolio coupled with a 4.0% decrease in investment securities, which were partially offset by an increase in cash and due from banks.  The loan portfolio decrease is a result of WesBanco’s continued strategic reduction in residential loan balances, while continuing to focus on improving overall credit quality, coupled with a reduction in consumer loan demand and normal paydowns on consumer and residential loans. Investment securities decreased primarily as a result of repayments and scheduled maturities which were partially used to paydown FHLB advances and other short-term borrowings.  Total shareholders’ equity increased by approximately $7.8 million primarily due to net income available to common shareholders exceeding dividends for the period by $4.2 million and a $3.6 million increase in unrealized gains in the available-for-sale securities portfolio, which are included net of the tax effect in accumulated other comprehensive income.
 
TABLE 6. COMPOSITION OF SECURITIES (1)
 
 
March 31,
December 31,
 
 
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
2010
2009
$ Change
% Change
Securities available-for-sale (at fair value):
       
     Other government agencies
 $    218,384
 $      190,726
 $         27,658
14.5%
     Corporate debt securities
            4,938
             2,932
              2,006
68.4%
     Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized
       624,624
         698,138
          (73,514)
(10.5%)
     mortgage obligations of government agencies
       
     Other residential collateralized mortgage obligations
            1,744
             2,591
               (847)
(32.7%)
     Obligations of states and political subdivisions
       357,443
         363,619
            (6,176)
(1.7%)
     Equity securities
            4,225
             3,798
                 427
11.2%
           Total securities available-for-sale
 $ 1,211,358
 $   1,261,804
 $       (50,446)
(4.0%)
Securities held-to-maturity (at amortized cost):
       
     Corporate debt securities
            1,451
             1,450
                     1
0.1%
Total securities
 $ 1,212,809
 $   1,263,254
 $       (50,445)
(4.0%)
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
   
Weighted average taxable equivalent yield at the respective period end
4.42%
4.57%
   
As a % of total securities
99.9%
99.9%
   
Weighted average life (in years)
3.6
3.7
   
Held-to-maturity securities:
       
Weighted average yield at the respective period end
9.71%
9.71%
   
As a % of total securities
0.1%
0.1%
   
Weighted average life (in years)
              20.1
20.3
   
(1) At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, there were no holdings of any one issuer in an amount greater than 10% of WesBanco’s shareholders’ equity, other than the U.S. government and its agencies.
 
          Total investment securities, which are a source of liquidity for WesBanco as well as a contributor to interest income, decreased by 4.0% from December 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010, while decreasing by 14.3% from the first quarter of 2009.  The decrease from year end was due primarily to the sale of $66.0 million of securities at realized gains and $50.0 million of principal paydowns on mortgage-backed securities.  The proceeds from the previously mentioned sales were used for liquidity purposes and also for repayment of short term borrowings.  These sales and paydowns were accompanied by calls and maturities totaling $54.9 million, and offset by purchases of $115.1 million.
 
LOANS AND CREDIT RISK
 
Loans represent WesBanco’s single largest balance sheet asset classification and the largest source of interest income.  Business purpose loans consist of commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans and other commercial and industrial (“C&I”) loans that are not secured by real estate.  Consumer purpose loans consist of residential real estate loans, home equity lines of credit and other consumer loans.  Loans held for sale generally consist of residential real estate loans originated for sale in the secondary market, but at times may also include other types of loans.  Each category entails certain distinct elements of risk that impact the manner in which those loans are underwritten, monitored, and administered. The outstanding balance of each major category of the loan portfolio is summarized in Table 7.
 
The risk that borrowers will be unable or unwilling to repay their obligations and default on loans is inherent in all lending activities.  In addition to the inherent risk of a change in a borrower’s repayment capacity, economic conditions and other factors beyond WesBanco’s control can adversely impact credit risk.  WesBanco’s primary goal in managing credit risk is to minimize the impact of default by an individual borrower or group of borrowers.  Credit risk is managed through the initial underwriting process as well as through ongoing monitoring and administration that varies by the type of loan.  WesBanco’s credit policies establish standard underwriting guidelines for each type of loan and require an appropriate evaluation of
 
 
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the credit characteristics of each borrower.  This evaluation includes the borrower’s repayment capacity; the adequacy of collateral, if any, to secure the loan; and other factors unique to each loan that may increase or mitigate its risk.
 
Credit risk is mitigated for all types of loans by continuously monitoring delinquency levels and pursuing collection efforts at the earliest stage of delinquency.  WesBanco also monitors general economic conditions, including employment, housing activity and real estate values in each of its markets.  WesBanco also periodically evaluates and changes its underwriting standards when conditions indicate that a change may be appropriate based on market conditions or other external factors.  Credit risk is also regularly evaluated for the impact of adverse economic and other events that increase the risk of default and the potential loss in the event of default to understand their impact on the Company’s earnings and capital.
 
TABLE 7. COMPOSITION OF LOANS
 
 
March 31, 2010
 
December 31, 2009
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
Amount
 % of Loans  
Amount
% of Loans
Loans: (1)
         
 Commercial and industrial
 $        449,255
13.1%
 
 $         451,688
13.0%
 Commercial real estate:
         
     Land and construction
            255,288
7.4%
 
            254,637
7.3%
     Other
        1,526,961
44.3%
 
         1,525,584
43.8%
 Residential real estate:
         
     Land and construction
                9,414
0.3%
 
                8,787
0.3%
     Other
            674,565
19.6%
 
            699,610
20.1%
 Home equity
            241,701
7.0%
 
            239,784
6.9%
 Consumer
            279,773
8.1%
 
            290,856
8.3%
Total portfolio loans
        3,436,957
99.8%
 
         3,470,946
99.7%
Loans held for sale
                6,544
0.2%
 
                9,441
0.3%
Total Loans
 $     3,443,501
100.0%
 
 $      3,480,387
100.0%
(1) Loans are presented gross of the allowance for loan losses, and net of unearned income, credit valuation adjustments, and unamortized net deferred loan fee income and loan origination costs.
 
Total portfolio loans decreased $36.9 million or 1.1% between December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2010, primarily due to the continued intentional reduction of residential real estate loans through sales of new loans in the secondary market which represented 68% or $25.0 million of the decline in total portfolio loans from December 31, 2009.  Consumer loans declined $11.1 million primarily due to reduced demand as well as a reaction from tighter underwriting standards.  CRE loans, which include commercial land and construction, increased $2.0 million as opportunities to finance quality real estate projects continued to be available despite the downturn in the economy.  Retention of existing CRE loans was also aided by a reduction in prepayments from secondary or capital market sources of refinancing of portfolio loans.  The less active secondary market together with other banks’ efforts to decrease real estate loans or change the risk profile of their portfolio also contributed to new opportunities for CRE loans.  C&I loans declined $2.4 million as loan demand continued to decrease due to economic conditions and a reduction in business activity.  Home equity lines of credit continued to increase in 2010 by $1.9 million despite declining home values and the tightening of credit standards, primarily due to marketing campaigns and retail incentive opportunities.  WesBanco continues to focus on improving the overall profitability of the loan portfolio through disciplined underwriting and pricing practices.
 
NON-PERFORMING ASSETS, IMPAIRED LOANS AND LOANS PAST DUE 90 DAYS OR MORE
 
Non-performing assets consist of non-accrual and renegotiated loans, other real estate acquired through or in lieu of foreclosure, bank premises held for sale, and repossessed automobiles acquired to satisfy defaulted consumer loans.
 
Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when they become past due 90 days or more unless they are both well secured and in the process of collection.  WesBanco generally only recognizes cash received as interest income on non-accrual loans if recovery of principal is reasonably assured.
 
Loans are categorized as renegotiated or troubled debt restructured when WesBanco, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider.  Concessions that may be granted include a reduction of the interest rate below the current market interest rate, the amount of accrued interest, or the principal amount of the loan.  These loans remain on accrual status as long as they continue to perform in accordance with their modified terms.  Loans may be removed from renegotiated status after they have performed according to the renegotiated terms for a period of time if the interest rate under the modified terms is at or above market, or they may move to non-accrual if they do not perform in accordance with the loans’ modified terms.
 
Other impaired loans consist of loans that are internally classified as substandard that have not been placed on non-accrual or renegotiated but are not fully secured by the value of the collateral or the observable market price for the loan is less than its outstanding balance.  Other impaired loans include loans for which a specific reserve is established and acquired loans for which a credit valuation adjustment was recorded at the time of acquisition.  Other impaired loans exhibit some adverse credit characteristics but continue to accrue interest because they are generally paying current.
 
Other real estate and repossessed assets consist primarily of real estate acquired through or in lieu of foreclosure and repossessed automobiles or other personal property.
 
 
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TABLE 8. NON-PERFORMING ASSETS
 
 
March 31,
 
December 31,
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
2010
 
2009
Non-accrual loans:
     
  Commercial and industrial
 $          13,152
 
 $         12,749
  Commercial real estate
             38,442
 
            38,210
  Residential real estate
             15,424
 
            13,228
  Home equity
               1,113
 
                 818
  Consumer
                  308
 
                 268
Total non-accrual loans
             68,439
 
            65,273
Renegotiated loans:
     
  Commercial and industrial
                  450
 
                 552
  Commercial real estate
             25,289
 
            11,468
  Residential real estate
               3,309
 
              2,826
  Consumer
                  140
 
                 142
Total renegotiated loans
             29,188
 
            14,988
Total non-performing loans
 $          97,627
 
 $         80,261
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets
               7,758
 
              8,691
   Total non-performing assets
 $        105,385
 
 $         88,952
       
Non-performing loans/total loans
2.84%
 
2.31%
Non-performing assets/total loans, other real estate and repossessed assets
3.06%
 
2.56%
 
TABLE 9. NON-PERFORMING AND IMPAIRED ASSET ACTIVITY
 
 
(unaudited, in thousands)
 Non-accrual
Loans
 Renegotiated Loans
 Other
Impaired
Loans
 Other Real
Estate and
Repossessed
 Assets
Beginning balance, December 31, 2009:
$65,273
$14,988
$13,362
$8,691
Activity during the quarter:
       
 
Additions, including transfers from other categories
            12,289
            14,997
        18,221
                        -
 
Real estate foreclosures or deeds in lieu of foreclosure
                    -
                   -
                -
                  1,340
 
Repossessions of other collateral
                    -
                   -
                -
                  1,384
 
Reductions, including transfers to other categories
               (150)
                 (58)
        (1,583)
                        -
 
Charge-offs or charge-downs
            (3,611)
                   -
                -
                (1,500)
 
Other real estate sold
                    -
                   -
                -
                   (767)
 
Repossessed assets sold
                    -
                   -
                -
                (1,515)
 
Principal payments and other changes, net
            (5,362)
               (739)
             (74)
                     125
Ending balance, March 31, 2010:
$68,439
$29,188
$29,926
$7,758
 
Non-performing loans, which consist of non-accrual and renegotiated loans, increased $17.4 million from December 31, 2009 to $97.6 million or 2.84% as a percent of total loans at March 31, 2010.  Non-performing loans increased from December 31, 2009 primarily due to a $14.2 million or 94.7% increase in renegotiated loans mostly related to CRE loans.  CRE loans and residential real estate loans represent approximately 65% and 19%, respectively of non-performing loans at March 31, 2010, while approximately 18% of the nonperforming loans related to CRE land development and construction.  CRE has been impacted by rising vacancy rates and declining property values across all classes of property particularly in the metropolitan markets of central and southwestern Ohio.  More residential real estate loans are experiencing extended delinquency that requires them either to be renegotiated to avoid foreclosure whenever possible, or placed on non-accrual even if they remain adequately secured.  Although categorized as non-performing loans, renegotiated loans are accruing if they generally continue to perform in accordance with their modified terms.  At March 31, 2010, approximately $28.4 million or 97% of renegotiated loans were current and none were more than 90 days past due.  Non-accrual loans include $6.6 million of loans whose terms have also been renegotiated to provide a concession to the borrower.
 
Total impaired loans, which represent non-accrual, renegotiated and other impaired loans, increased $33.9 million from December 31, 2009 to $127.6 million at March 31, 2010.  In addition, impaired loans with an allocated allowance for loan losses increased $24.2 million from December 31, 2009 to $54.3 million, reflecting the deterioration in value of the underlying collateral associated with these loans.
 
As compared to December 31, 2009, other real estate owned assets declined $0.9 million as of March 31, 2010 to $7.8 million primarily due to the $1.5 million write-down of a hotel in the first quarter.
 
 
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TABLE 10. LOANS ACCRUING INTEREST PAST DUE
 
 
March 31,
 
December 31,
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
2010
 
2009
Loans past due 90 days or more:
     
   Commercial and industrial
 $                 23
 
 $                 17
   Commercial real estate
               2,237
 
               1,503
   Residential real estate
               1,908
 
               2,655
   Home equity
                  554
 
                  274
   Consumer
                  480
 
                  826
Total loans past due 90 days or more
 $            5,202
 
 $            5,275
       
Loans past due 30 to 89 days:
     
   Commercial and industrial
 $            3,954
 
 $            1,982
   Commercial real estate
               6,013
 
               5,052
   Residential real estate
               7,013
 
               8,865
   Home equity
               2,384
 
               2,562
   Consumer
               5,420
 
               6,935
Total loans past due 30 to 89 days
 $          24,784
 
 $          25,396
       
Loans past due 90 days or more and accruing/total loans
0.15%
 
0.15%
Loans past due 30-89 days/total loans
0.72%
 
0.73%
 
The decrease in loans past due reflected in the foregoing table is the result of loans migrating to non-performing status as well as a decrease in early stage delinquencies during the quarter.
 
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
 
The allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2010 increased $11.4 million to $65.6 million or 1.91% of total loans as compared to 1.52% at March 31, 2009, due to general economic conditions, declining collateral values and other correlated factors that indicate a higher level of probable but unconfirmed loss primarily in CRE and C&I loan categories.  Net loan charge-offs increased $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to the same period last year, with the most significant charges in the current quarter related to CRE loans due to declining property values.  As compared to the fourth quarter of 2009, net charge-offs in the first quarter of 2010 declined 50%.  Net annualized loan charge-offs to average loans were 0.83% for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 compared to 0.57% for same period last year.
 
 
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TABLE 11. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
 
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
2010
 
2009
Beginning balance of allowance for loan losses
 $            61,160
 
 $              49,803
Provision for loan losses
               11,500
 
                   9,550
Charge-offs:
     
       Commercial and industrial
                 1,529
 
                   1,151
       Commercial real estate
                 3,483
 
                   1,789
       Residential real estate
                 1,023
 
                      571
       Home equity
                       42
 
                      210
       Consumer
                 1,427
 
                   1,611
Total loan charge-offs
                 7,504
 
                   5,332
       Deposit account overdrafts
                     236
 
                      259
Total loan and deposit account overdraft charge-offs
                 7,740
 
                   5,591
       
Recoveries:
     
       Commercial and industrial
                         4
 
                        47
       Commercial real estate
                     273
 
                        14
       Residential real estate
                         6
 
                          5
       Home equity
                         2
 
                          7
       Consumer
                     329
 
                      297
Total loan recoveries
                     614
 
                      370
       Deposit account overdrafts
                       91
 
                      120
Total loan and deposit account overdraft recoveries
                     705
 
                      490
Net loan and deposit account overdraft charge-offs
                 7,035
 
                   5,101
Ending balance of allowance for loan losses
 $            65,625
 
 $              54,252
       
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average total loans:
     
       Commercial and industrial
1.34%
 
0.91%
       Commercial real estate
0.72%
 
0.41%
       Residential real estate
0.58%
 
0.27%
       Home equity
0.07%
 
0.37%
       Consumer
1.53%
 
1.11%
Total loan charge-offs
0.80%
 
0.57%
       
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans
1.91%
 
1.52%
Allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans
 0.67x
 
 0.77x
Allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans and
     
     loans past due 90 days or more
 0.64x
 
 0.71x
Allowance for loan losses to trailing twelve months' net charge-offs
 1.61x
 
 2.38x
 
The allowance for loan losses provided coverage of 67% of non-performing loans at March 31, 2010 compared to coverage of 77% at March 31, 2009.  The decrease in this coverage ratio reflects an increase in the allowance for loan losses from $54.3 million at March 31, 2009 to $65.6 million at March 31, 2010 which was more than offset by an increase in non-performing loans from $70.5 million at March 31, 2009 to $97.6 million at March 31, 2010.  The increase in non-performing loans from $70.5 million at March 31, 2009 to $97.6 million at March 31, 2010 resulted in a $5.8 million increase in specific reserves since March 31, 2009 primarily due to declining appraised values on impaired CRE loans during this period.  The determination of specific reserves for non-performing loans considers the value of supporting collateral and therefore, the coverage of the allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans may trend downward over time as a higher portion of the loan portfolio is classified as non-performing. The $65.6 million allowance at March 31, 2010 represented 161% of net charge-offs for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2010 and 230% of annualized first quarter 2010 net charge-offs.
 
 
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Table 12 summarizes the allowance for loan losses allocated to each major segment of the loan portfolio.
 
TABLE 12. ALLOCATION OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
 
 
March 31,
Percent of
 
December 31,
Percent of
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
2010
Total
 
2009
Total
Commercial and industrial
 $         15,833
24.1%
 
 $        13,659
22.3%
Commercial real estate
            35,092
53.5%
 
           32,654
53.4%
Residential real estate
              4,869
7.4%
 
             4,919
8.0%
Home equity
              2,091
3.2%
 
             2,309
3.8%
Consumer
              6,766
10.3%
 
             6,649
10.9%
Deposit account overdrafts
                 974
1.5%
 
                970
1.6%
Total allowance for loan losses
 $         65,625
100.0%
 
 $        61,160
100.0%
           
Components of the allowance for loan losses:
         
   General reserves
 $         53,965
   
 $        53,151
 
   Specific reserves
            11,660
   
             8,009
 
Total allowance for loan losses
 $         65,625
   
 $        61,160
 
 
The allowance for loan losses allocated to CRE, C&I and consumer loans increased from December 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010, while the allocation to residential real estate and home equity loans declined and deposit account overdrafts remained relatively flat. The allowance for CRE loans increased from December 31, 2009 primarily to reflect recessionary market conditions that have resulted in decreased collateral values and increased non-performing loans.  The increase in the allowance allocated to C&I loans was due to higher historical loss rates.
 
Although the allowance is allocated as described in Table 12, the total allowance is available to absorb actual losses in any category of the loan portfolio along with deposit account overdraft losses.  Management believes the allowance for loan losses is appropriate to absorb probable credit losses associated with the loan portfolio and deposit overdrafts at March 31, 2010.  In the event that management’s estimation of probable losses is different from actual experience, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary to reflect differences between original estimates of loss in previous periods and actual observed losses in subsequent periods.
 
DEPOSITS
 
TABLE 13. DEPOSITS
 
 
March 31,
December 31,
   
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
2010
2009
$ Change
% Change
Non-interest bearing demand
 $             540,135
 $             545,019
 $       (4,884)
(0.9%)
Interest bearing demand
                461,075
                450,697
         10,378
2.3%
Money market
                783,872
                714,926
         68,946
9.6%
Savings deposits
                506,252
                486,055
         20,197
4.2%
Certificates of deposit
             1,750,231
             1,777,536
        (27,305)
(1.5%)
Total deposits
 $           4,041,565
 $           3,974,233
 $       67,332
1.7%
 
Deposits, which represent WesBanco’s primary source of funds, are offered in various account forms at various rates through WesBanco’s 114 branches in West Virginia, Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.  Total deposits increased by $67.3 million or 1.7% during the quarter ended March 31, 2010; however, excluding deposits held by single service former AmTrust customers, total deposits increased $110.6 million as compared to December 31, 2009.

Money market deposits, interest bearing demand and savings deposits increased by 9.6%, 2.3% and 4.2%, respectively, during the first quarter due to continued efforts to obtain more account relationships, which possess a lower overall cost and an above market rate offering on certain MMDA account types. Various retail banking and corresponding marketing efforts have generated this increase, which was partially offset by a decline in non-interest bearing demand deposits, due primarily to seasonal factors affecting business deposits.

The 1.5% decline in certificates of deposit is due to the effects of an overall corporate strategy designed to stimulate growth in retail deposit relationships with a focus on an overall product mix that can be offered at a lower cost to the bank.  The decline in certificates of deposit is also impacted by customer preferences in the current low interest rate environment and other alternatives in the marketplace.  WesBanco does not typically solicit brokered or other deposits out-of-market or over the internet, but does participate in the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS®) program, which had $185.3 million in total outstanding balances at March 31, 2010, as compared to $134.2 million at December 31, 2009.  Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more were approximately $725.9 million at March 31, 2010 as compared to $648.6 million at December 31, 2009, while certificates of deposit totaling approximately $972.8 million at March 31, 2010 with a cost of 1.84% are scheduled to mature and reprice within the next year.  Current market rates for certificates of deposit should result in a lower total certificate of deposit cost from these maturities assuming rates stay the same.  WesBanco will continue to focus on its core deposit strategies and improving its overall mix of transaction accounts to total deposits as well as offering special promotions on certain certificates of deposit maturities and savings products based on competition, sales strategies, liquidity needs and wholesale borrowing costs.
 
 
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BORROWINGS
 
TABLE 14. BORROWINGS
 
 
March 31,
December 31,
   
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
2010
2009
$ Change
% Change
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
 $     416,750
 $       496,393
 $       (79,643)
(16.0%)
Other short-term borrowings
        176,187
          188,522
          (12,335)
(6.5%)
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trusts
        111,167
          111,176
                   (9)
(0.0%)
Total borrowings
 $     704,104
 $       796,091
 $       (91,987)
(11.6%)
 
 Borrowings are a less significant source of funding for WesBanco, however, in the current yield curve environment, certain borrowings may be more expensive than other available funding sources including deposits. During the first quarter of 2010, WesBanco reduced Federal Home Loan Bank and other short-term borrowings, including federal funds purchased, and replaced them with lower cost deposits, or used other available cash flows for their payoff.  Additional maturities of $106.6 million in the second quarter will permit a further lowering of the cost of wholesale borrowings as today’s offerings are much cheaper, or management will use available cash to permit their payoff.
 
Other short-term borrowings, which consist of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and treasury tax and loan notes were $176.2 million at March 31, 2010 as compared to $188.5 million at December 31, 2009. The decrease in these borrowings have occurred primarily as a result of a $7.7 million decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase and a $5.0 million decrease in federal funds purchased.  The revolving line of credit, which is a senior obligation of the parent company, was renewed with a correspondent bank on September 16, 2009.  The revolving line of credit, which accrues interest at an adjusted LIBOR rate, provides for aggregated secured borrowings of up to $25.0 million.  There were no outstanding balances as of March 31, 2010 or December 31, 2009.
 
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

WesBanco enters into financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and affordable housing plan guarantees. Since many of these commitments expire unused or partially used, these commitments may not reflect future cash requirements. Please refer to Note 9, “Commitments and Contingent Liabilities,” of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the “Loans and Credit Risk” section of this MD&A for additional information.
 
CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
Shareholders' equity was $596.5 million at March 31, 2010 compared to $588.7 million at December 31, 2009. Total equity increased due to net income available to common shareholders during the current three-month period of $7.9 million and a $3.6 million change in other comprehensive income. The increase was partially offset by the declaration of common shareholder dividends totaling $3.7 million.
 
WesBanco did not purchase any shares during the current three-month period under an existing one million share repurchase plan.  At March 31, 2010, remaining WesBanco common stock authorized to be purchased as part of the current one million share repurchase plan totaled 584,325 shares.
 
WesBanco is subject to regulatory promulgated leverage and risk-based capital guidelines that measure capital relative to risk-weighted assets and off-balance sheet instruments. WesBanco Bank (the “Bank”), as well as WesBanco maintain Tier 1, Total Capital and Leverage ratios well above minimum regulatory levels. There are various legal limitations under federal and state laws that limit the payment of dividends from the Bank to WesBanco. As of March 31, 2010, under FDIC regulations, WesBanco could receive, without prior regulatory approval, a dividend of up to $20.0 million from the Bank.  WesBanco seeks to continue improving its capital ratios as short-term debt matures and is paid off from investment and loan cash flows.
 
The following table summarizes risk-based capital amounts and ratios for WesBanco and the Bank for the periods indicated:
 
 
Minimum
Well
March 31, 2010
 December 31, 2009
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
Value (1)
Capitalized (2)
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
WesBanco, Inc.
           
     Tier 1 Leverage
  4.00%(3)
N/A
 $    414,870
8.07%
 $      410,176
7.86%
     Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
4.00%
6.00%
       414,870
11.42%
         410,176
11.12%
     Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
8.00%
10.00%
       460,516
12.68%
         456,492
12.37%
             
WesBanco Bank, Inc.
           
     Tier 1 Leverage
4.00%
5.00%
 $    390,573
7.62%
 $      391,551
7.52%
     Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
4.00%
6.00%
       390,573
10.82%
         391,551
10.67%
     Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
8.00%
10.00%
       435,946
12.08%
         437,608
11.93%
(1) Minimum requirements to remain adequately capitalized.
(2) Well capitalized under prompt corrective action regulations.
(3) Minimum requirement is 3% for certain highly-rated bank holding companies.
 
 
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LIQUIDITY RISK
 
Liquidity is defined as a financial institution’s capacity to meet its cash and collateral obligations at a reasonable cost.  Liquidity risk is the risk that an institution’s financial condition or overall safety and soundness is adversely affected by an inability, or perceived inability, to meet its obligations. An institution’s obligations, and the funding sources to meet them, depend significantly on its business mix, balance sheet structure, and the cash flows of its on- and off-balance sheet obligations. Institutions confront various internal and external situations that can give rise to increased liquidity risk including funding mismatches, market constraints on funding sources, contingent liquidity events, changes in economic conditions, and exposure to credit, market, operation, legal and reputation risk.  Wesbanco actively manages liquidity risk through its ability to provide adequate funds to meet changes in loan demand, unexpected outflows in deposits and other borrowings as well as to take advantage of market opportunities and meet operating cash needs. This is accomplished by maintaining liquid assets in the form of securities, sufficient borrowing capacity and a stable core deposit base.  Liquidity is centrally monitored by WesBanco’s Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”).

WesBanco determines the degree of required liquidity by the relationship of total holdings of liquid assets to the possible need for funds to meet unexpected deposit losses and/or loan demands.  The ability to quickly convert assets to cash at a minimal loss is a primary function of WesBanco’s investment portfolio management. Federal funds sold and U.S. Treasury and government agency securities maturing within three months are classified as secondary reserve assets.  These secondary reserve assets, combined with the cash flow from the loan portfolio and the remaining sectors of the investment portfolio, and other sources, adequately meet the liquidity requirements of WesBanco.

Securities are the principal source of short-term liquidity for WesBanco.  Securities totaled $1,212.8 million at March 31, 2010, of which $1,211.4 million were classified as available-for-sale, including net unrealized gains of $26.1 million.  At March 31, 2010, WesBanco has approximately $14.8 million in securities scheduled to mature within one year; however, additional cash flows may be anticipated from approximately $185.8 million in callable bonds which have call dates within the next year, from projected prepayments on mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations of approximately $170.4 million based on current prepayment speeds, from loans held for sale totaling $6.5 million, from loans scheduled to mature within the next year of $603.4 million and from normal monthly loan repayments.  At March 31, 2010, WesBanco had $160.8 million of cash and cash equivalents, which serves as operating cash for the branches and an additional source of liquidity.  Sources of liquidity within the next year listed above totaled $1,141.7 million at March 31, 2010.

On April 22, 2010, the WesBanco Board of Directors approved a plan to transfer a portion of the available-for-sale securities portfolio, with an amortized cost of approximately $420 million and a fair value of approximately $427 million as of March 31, 2010, into the held-to-maturity category.  The transfer will occur at the close of business on April 30, 2010.  Management’s intent is to hold these securities to maturity.

Deposit flows are another principal factor affecting overall WesBanco liquidity. Deposits totaled $4.0 billion at March 31, 2010. Deposit flows are impacted by current interest rates, products and rates offered by WesBanco versus various forms of competition, as well as customer behavior. Certificates of deposit scheduled to mature within one year totaled $972.8 million at March 31, 2010.   In addition to the historically relatively stable core deposit base, WesBanco maintains a line of credit with the FHLB as an additional funding source. Available lines of credit with the FHLB at March 31, 2010 approximated $956.3 million, which has increased from December 31, 2009 due to scheduled maturities of FHLB borrowings during the quarter.  At March 31, 2010, the Bank had unpledged available-for-sale securities with an amortized cost of $619.6 million, a portion of which is an available liquidity source, or could be pledged to secure additional FHLB borrowings.  In addition, WesBanco participates in the Federal Reserve Bank’s Borrower-in-Custody Program (“BIC”) whereby WesBanco pledges certain consumer loans as collateral for borrowings. At March 31, 2010, WesBanco had a BIC line of credit totaling $145.0 million, none of which was outstanding.  Alternative funding sources may include the utilization of existing overnight lines of credit with third party banks totaling $145.0 million at March 31, 2010 along with seeking other lines of credit, borrowings under repurchase agreement lines, increasing deposit rates to attract additional funds, accessing brokered deposits, or selling securities available-for-sale or certain types of loans.

 In July 2009, the FHLB began requiring securities to be specifically pledged to the FHLB and maintained in a FHLB approved custodial arrangement if the member wishes to include such securities in the maximum borrowings capacity calculation.  WesBanco has elected not to specifically pledge to the FHLB otherwise unpledged securities.  To increase its remaining capacity, WesBanco can at any time decide to pledge a portion of its unpledged securities to the FHLB.
 
The principal sources of parent company liquidity are dividends from the Bank, a total of $10.3 million in cash and investments on hand, and a $25 million revolving line of credit with another bank, none of which was outstanding at March 31, 2010.  WesBanco is in compliance with all loan covenants.  There are various legal limitations under federal and state laws that limit the payment of dividends from the Bank to the parent company. As of March 31, 2010, under FDIC and state of West Virginia regulations, WesBanco could receive, without prior regulatory approval, dividends totaling $20.0 million from the Bank.

At March 31, 2010, WesBanco had outstanding commitments to extend credit in the ordinary course of business approximating $650.0 million, compared to $710.9 million at December 31, 2009. On a historical basis, only a small portion of these commitments will result in an outflow of funds.

Federal financial regulatory agencies recently issued guidance to provide sound practices for managing funding and liquidity risk and strengthening liquidity risk management practices.  The guidance recommends that financial institutions maintain a comprehensive management process for identifying, measuring, monitoring, and controlling liquidity risk and that liquidity risk management be fully integrated into its risk management process.

Management believes WesBanco has sufficient current liquidity to meet current obligations to borrowers, depositors and others and that WesBanco’s current liquidity risk management policies and procedures address recently issued guidance.
 
 
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
The disclosures set forth in this item are qualified by the section captioned “Forward-Looking Statements” included in Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of this report.
 
MARKET RISK
 
The primary objective of WesBanco’s Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) is to maximize net interest income within established policy parameters. This objective is accomplished through the management of balance sheet composition, market risk exposures arising from changing economic conditions and liquidity risk.

Market risk is defined as the risk of loss due to adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments resulting from fluctuations in interest rates and equity prices.  Management considers interest rate risk WesBanco’s most significant market risk.  Interest rate risk is the exposure to adverse changes in net interest income due to changes in interest rates.  The relative consistency of WesBanco’s net interest income is largely dependent on effective management of interest rate risk.  As interest rates change in the market, rates earned on interest rate sensitive assets and rates paid on interest rate sensitive liabilities do not necessarily move concurrently.  Differing rate sensitivities may arise because fixed rate assets and liabilities may not have the same maturities, or because variable rate assets and liabilities differ in the timing and/or the percentage of rate changes.

WesBanco’s ALCO, comprised of senior management from various functional areas, monitors and manages interest rate risk within Board approved policy limits.  Interest rate risk is monitored primarily through the use of an earnings simulation model.  The model is highly dependent on various assumptions, which change regularly as the balance sheet and market interest rates change.  The key assumptions and strategies employed are analyzed bi-monthly and reviewed and documented by the ALCO.

The earnings simulation model projects changes in net interest income resulting from the effect of changes in interest rates. Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in the Bank’s earnings simulation model. Forecasting changes in net interest income requires management to make certain assumptions regarding loan and security prepayment rates, bond call dates, and adjustments to non-maturing deposit rates, which may not necessarily reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates.  Assumptions used are based primarily on historical experience and current market rates. Security portfolio maturities and prepayments are assumed to be reinvested in similar instruments and callable bond forecasts are adjusted at varying levels of interest rates.  While management believes such assumptions to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that assumed prepayment rates, callable bond forecasts and non-maturing deposit rates will approximate actual future results. Moreover, the net interest income sensitivity chart presented in Table 1, “Net Interest Income Sensitivity,” assumes the composition of interest sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of the period remains constant over the period being measured and also assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve, regardless of the duration of the maturity or re-pricing of specific assets and liabilities. Since the assumptions used in the model relative to changes in interest rates are uncertain, the simulation analysis may not be indicative of actual results.  In addition, the analysis may not consider all actions that management could employ in response to changes in interest rates and various earning asset and costing liability balances.

Management is aware of the significant effect inflation has upon interest rates and ultimately upon financial performance.  WesBanco’s ability to cope with inflation is best determined by analyzing its capability to respond to changing market interest rates, as well as its ability to manage the various elements of noninterest income and expense during periods of increasing or decreasing inflation.  WesBanco monitors the level and mix of interest-rate sensitive assets and liabilities through ALCO in order to reduce the impact of inflation on net interest income.  Management also controls the effects of inflation by conducting periodic reviews of the prices and terms of its various products and services, both in terms of the costs to offer the services as well as outside market influences upon such pricing, by introducing new products and services or reducing the availability of existing products and services, and by controlling overhead expenses.

Interest rate risk policy limits are determined by measuring the anticipated change in net interest income over a twelve month period assuming an immediate and sustained 100 and 200 basis point increase or decrease in market interest rates as compared to a stable rate environment or base model.  WesBanco’s current policy limits this exposure to a reduction of 5.0% and 12.5% or less, respectively, of net interest income from the base model over a twelve month period.  The table below shows WesBanco’s interest rate sensitivity at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 assuming both a 100 and 200 basis point interest rate change, compared to a base model. Due to the current low interest rate environment, particularly for short-term rates, the 200 basis point decreasing change is not calculated, and instead a 300 basis point rising rate environment is shown since the likely direction of future interest rates is increasing. The policy limit for an increasing 300 basis point rising rate environment is -25%.
 
TABLE 1.  NET INTEREST INCOME SENSITIVITY
 
Immediate Change in
Percentage Change in
 
Interest Rates
Net Interest Income from Base over One Year
ALCO
(basis points)
March 31, 2010
December 31, 2009
Guidelines
+300
(2.9%)
(9.6%)
-25%
+200
(0.3%)
(4.7%)
- 12.5%
+100
2.0%
(0.4%)
- 5.0%
-100
(1.5%)
(0.8%)
- 5.0%
 
As per the table above, the earnings simulation model at March 31, 2010 currently projects that net interest income for the next twelve month period would decrease by 1.5% if interest rates were to fall immediately by 100 basis points, compared to a decrease of 0.8% for the same scenario as of December 31, 2009.

For rising rate scenarios, net interest income would increase by 2.0%, and decrease by 0.3% and 2.9% if rates increased by 100, 200 and 300, basis points, respectively, as compared to a decrease of 0.4%, 4.7% and 9.6% in a 100, 200 and 300 basis point increasing rate environment as of December 31, 2009. The 2010 non-linear increasing rate result is caused by an anticipation of slowing prepayment speeds and the extension risk
 
 
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associated with certain asset types, primarily residential mortgages and mortgage backed securities, having a greater impact in a 200 basis point and above rising rate environment, as well as lagging deposit rates in an up 100 basis point environment in certain product types such as MMDA, savings and NOW accounts. Of note, mortgage instruments, both loans and securities, generally exhibit a propensity to prepay at faster speeds during periods of decreasing rates, and at slower speeds when rates increase.
 
The decrease in liability sensitivity between December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2010 was a result of changes in balance sheet composition primarily as certain borrowings and short-term CD’s matured and were paid off during late 2009 and into early 2010, as well as additional cash generated towards the end of the first quarter from first quarter asset sales that will be used to purchase additional investments or pay down short-term borrowings in the second quarter. While the Bank has been focused on reducing its funding costs, both in deposits and short-term borrowings to improve the net interest margin, a lengthening of maturity in certain CDARS®-type CDs also improved liability sensitivity. Also, the continued reduction in fixed rate, longer-term residential mortgages, as the Bank sells most of its current fixed rate production into the secondary market, mitigates overall liability sensitivity. WesBanco’s ALCO expects, absent any other management actions, that its net interest margin should increase slightly through the middle of the year as funding cost reductions offset investment cash flows reinvested at lower rates, but as short term rates begin to rise later this year and into 2011, the simulation model indicates some margin compression may occur as noted in the above table.

The Bank has significant additional borrowing capacity with the FHLB of Pittsburgh, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, and various correspondent banks, and will continue to utilize these funding sources as necessary to mitigate the impact on our balance sheet of embedded options in commercial and residential loans and to lengthen liabilities to help offset mismatches in various asset maturities.  Various derivative strategies may also be employed to reduce the impact of a liability sensitive balance sheet in a rising rate environment, although such strategies would most likely result in a decrease to net interest income in the short term in order to reduce sensitivity to higher rates in the longer term.

As an alternative to the immediate rate shock analysis, the ALCO monitors interest rate risk by ramping or increasing interest rates 200 basis points gradually over a twelve month period. WesBanco’s current policy limits this exposure to 5.0% of net interest income from the base model for a twelve month period.  Management believes that the ramping analysis reflects a more realistic movement of interest rates, whereas the immediate rate shock reflects a less likely scenario.  The simulation model at March 31, 2010, using the 200 basis point increasing rate ramp analysis, projects that net interest income would increase 2.6% over the next twelve months, compared to a 0.9% increase at December 31, 2009.

WesBanco also periodically measures the economic value of equity, which is defined as the market value of equity in various increasing and decreasing rate scenarios.  At March 31, 2010, the market value of equity as a percent of base in a 200 basis point rising rate environment indicates an increase of 2.2% as compared to a decrease of 2.5% at year end.  In a 100 basis point falling rate environment, the model indicates a decrease of 0.4%, as compared to a decrease of 2.9% as of December 31, 2009. WesBanco’s policy is to limit such change to minus 30% for a 200 basis point change in interest rates.
 
 
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES— WesBanco’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) have concluded that WesBanco’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, are effective at the reasonable assurance level as discussed below to ensure that information required to be disclosed by WesBanco in the reports it files under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission and that such information is accumulated and communicated to WesBanco’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
LIMITATIONS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTROLS— WesBanco’s management, including the CEO and CFO, does not expect that WesBanco’s disclosure controls and internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. While WesBanco’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objective, no control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls.
 
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS—There were no changes in WesBanco’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2010 as required to be reported by paragraph (d) of Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, WesBanco’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
WesBanco is involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. There are no such matters pending that WesBanco expects to be material in relation to its business, financial condition or results of operations.
 
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
As of  March 31, 2010, WesBanco had an active stock repurchase plan in which up to one million shares can be acquired. The plan was approved by the Board of Directors on March 21, 2007 and provides for shares to be purchased for general corporate purposes, which may include potential acquisitions, shareholder dividend reinvestment and employee benefit plans.  The timing, price and quantity of purchases are at the discretion of WesBanco, and the plan may be discontinued or suspended at any time.  There were no open market repurchases during the first three months of 2010.
 
The following table presents the monthly share purchase activity during the quarter ended March 31, 2010:
 
Period
Total Number
 of Shares Purchased
Average Price
 Paid per
Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
 Part of Publicly Announced Plans
Maximum Number of
Shares that May Yet
Be Purchased Under
 the Plans
Balance at December 31, 2009
     
                     584,325
         
January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2010
       
Open market repurchases
                   -
                 -
                            -
                     584,325
Other transactions (1)
           30,601
 $         12.90
 N/A
 N/A
         
February 1, 2010 to February 28, 2010
       
Open market repurchases
                   -
                 -
                            -
                     584,325
Other transactions (1)
             5,813
 $         14.57
 N/A
 N/A
         
March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010
       
Open market repurchases
                   -
                 -
                            -
                     584,325
Other transactions (1)
           28,789
 $         14.93
 N/A
 N/A
         
First Quarter 2010
       
Open market repurchases
                   -
                 -
                            -
                     584,325
Other transactions (1)
           65,203
 $         13.95
 N/A
 N/A
          Total
           65,203
 $         13.95
                            -
                     584,325
(1) Consists of open market purchases transacted in the KSOP and dividend reinvestment plans.
 
 
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
 
31.1
Chief Executive Officer’s Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
31.2
Chief Financial Officer’s Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.1
Chief Executive Officer’s and Chief Financial Officer’s Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


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

   
WESBANCO, INC.
     
     
Date: April 30, 2010
    /s/ Paul M. Limbert
   
Paul M. Limbert
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
     
Date: April 30, 2010
    /s/ Robert H. Young
   
Robert H. Young
   
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


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