Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2009
or
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition from                      to                     
Commission file number: 0-13814
Cortland Bancorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Ohio   34-1451118
     
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
194 West Main Street, Cortland, Ohio   44410
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)
(330) 637-8040
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(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 o
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 (§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 o No o
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 definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
             
Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer þ   Non-accelerated filer o   Small reporting company þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
     
TITLE OF CLASS   SHARES OUTSTANDING
 
Common Stock, No Par Value   at August 5, 2009 4,525,554 Shares
 
 

 

 


 

         
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
       
Item 1. Financial Statements
       
 
       
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 Exhibit 31.1
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 Exhibit 32

 

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CORTLAND BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
                 
    (Unaudited)        
    JUNE 30,     DECEMBER 31,  
    2009     2008  
ASSETS
               
Cash and due from banks
  $ 6,311     $ 8,394  
Interest bearing deposits
    86,308       18,449  
 
           
Total cash and cash equivalents
    92,619       26,843  
 
               
Investment securities available for sale (Note 3)
    105,041       121,348  
Investment securities held to maturity (estimated fair value of $37,479 at June 30, 2009 and $71,210 at December 31, 2008) (Note 3)
    36,732       70,406  
Total loans (Note 4)
    235,652       246,017  
Less allowance for loan losses (Note 4)
    (2,556 )     (2,470 )
 
           
Net loans
    233,096       243,547  
 
           
Premises and equipment
    7,368       7,571  
Bank owned life insurance
    12,980       12,748  
Other assets
    12,213       10,902  
 
           
 
               
Total assets
  $ 500,049     $ 493,365  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES
               
Noninterest-bearing deposits
  $ 58,200     $ 58,635  
Interest-bearing deposits
    327,969       321,318  
 
           
Total deposits
    386,169       379,953  
 
           
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    62,500       62,500  
Other short term borrowings
    6,403       5,648  
Subordinated debt
    5,155       5,155  
Other liabilities
    4,666       4,081  
 
           
Total liabilities
    464,893       457,337  
 
           
 
               
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Common stock — $5.00 stated value — authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued 4,728,267 in 2009 and 2008
    23,641       23,641  
Additional paid-in capital
    20,850       21,078  
Retained earnings
    482       6,480  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (6,223 )     (11,078 )
Treasury stock at cost, 202,713 at June 30, 2009 and 230,800 at December 31, 2008
    (3,594 )     (4,093 )
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    35,156       36,028  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 500,049     $ 493,365  
 
           
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements
of Cortland Bancorp and Subsidiaries

 

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CORTLAND BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
                                 
    THREE     SIX  
    MONTHS ENDED     MONTHS ENDED  
    JUNE 30,     JUNE 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
INTEREST INCOME
                               
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 3,760     $ 3,849     $ 7,611     $ 7,754  
Interest and dividends on investment securities:
                               
Taxable interest income
    606       1,246       1,635       2,792  
Nontaxable interest income
    338       385       687       774  
Dividends
    46       53       86       97  
Interest on mortgage-backed securities
    1,083       1,246       2,275       2,349  
Other interest income
    48       65       68       144  
 
                       
Total interest income
    5,881       6,844       12,362       13,910  
 
                       
 
                               
INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
Deposits
    1,687       2,224       3,522       4,701  
Borrowed funds
    711       771       1,414       1,604  
Subordinated debt
    34       56       77       135  
 
                       
Total interest expense
    2,432       3,051       5,013       6,440  
 
                       
Net interest income
    3,449       3,793       7,349       7,470  
Provision for loan losses
    65       315       216       390  
 
                               
 
                       
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    3,384       3,478       7,133       7,080  
 
                       
 
                               
OTHER INCOME
                               
Fees for other customer services
    550       580       1,087       1,134  
Investment securities gains — net
    82       9       169       82  
Impairment losses on investment securities:
                               
Impairment losses on investment securities
    (4,807 )             (15,119 )        
Non credit-related losses on securities and not expected to be sold recognized in other comprehensive income before tax
    (3,105 )             3,479          
 
                       
Net impairment losses on investment securities
    (7,912 )             (11,640 )        
Gain on sale of loans — net
    119       11       190       21  
Other real estate gains — net
    29               15       51  
Earnings on bank owned life insurance
    139       131       274       265  
Other non-interest income
    18       17       102       66  
 
                       
Total other income
    (6,975 )     748       (9,803 )     1,619  
 
                       
 
                               
OTHER EXPENSES
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,827       1,796       3,665       3,583  
Net occupancy and equipment expense
    453       491       945       971  
State and local taxes
    108       139       213       278  
FDIC expense
    437       10       517       21  
Bank exam and audit expense
    110       93       218       208  
Office supplies
    86       98       185       192  
Other operating expenses
    536       630       1,094       1,161  
 
                       
Total other expenses
    3,557       3,257       6,837       6,414  
 
                       
 
                               
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
    (7,148 )     969       (9,507 )     2,285  
 
                               
Federal income tax expense (benefit)
    (2,550 )     164       (3,512 )     446  
 
                       
 
                               
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ (4,598 )   $ 805     $ (5,995 )   $ 1,839  
 
                       
 
                               
BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (NOTE 6)
  $ (1.01 )   $ 0.18     $ (1.32 )   $ 0.41  
 
                       
DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (NOTE 6)
  $ (1.01 )   $ 0.18     $ (1.32 )   $ 0.41  
 
                       
CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE
  $     $ 0.22     $     $ 0.43  
 
                       
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements
of Cortland Bancorp and Subsidiaries

 

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CORTLAND BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)
                                                 
                            ACCUMULATED             TOTAL  
            ADDITIONAL             OTHER             SHARE-  
    COMMON     PAID-IN     RETAINED     COMPREHENSIVE     TREASURY     HOLDERS’  
    STOCK     CAPITAL     EARNINGS     LOSS     STOCK     EQUITY  
 
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008
                                               
 
                                               
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2008
  $ 23,200     $ 20,976     $ 9,386     $ (94 )   $ (4,644 )   $ 48,824  
 
                                               
Cumulative effect of adjustment from adoption of of Emerging Issues Task Force issue 06-04
                    (539 )                     (539 )
 
                                   
Balance after cumulative effect of adjustment
    23,200       20,976       8,847       (94 )     (4,644 )     48,285  
 
                                               
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net income
                    1,839                       1,839  
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax benefit:
                                               
Unrealized losses on available- for-sale securities, net of reclassification adjustment
                            (6,090 )             (6,090 )
 
                                             
Total comprehensive loss
                                            (4,251 )
 
                                             
 
                                               
Common stock transactions:
                                               
Treasury shares reissued
            (174 )                     658       484  
Treasury shares purchased
                                    (544 )     (544 )
Cash dividends declared
                    (1,938 )                     (1,938 )
 
                                   
 
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2008
  $ 23,200     $ 20,802     $ 8,748     $ (6,184 )   $ (4,530 )   $ 42,036  
 
                                   
 
                                               
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009
                                               
 
                                               
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2009
  $ 23,641     $ 21,078     $ 6,480     $ (11,078 )   $ (4,093 )   $ 36,028  
 
                                               
Comprehensive loss:
                                               
Net loss
                    (5,995 )                     (5,995 )
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax :
                                               
Unrealized gains on available- for-sale securities, net of reclassification adjustment
                            7,151               7,151  
Other comprehensive loss related to securities for which other than temporary impairment has been recognized in earnings, net of tax
                            (2,296 )             (2,296 )
 
                                             
Total comprehensive loss
                                            (1,140 )
 
                                             
 
                                               
Common stock transactions:
                                               
Treasury shares reissued
            (228 )                     500       272  
Treasury shares purchased
                                    (1 )     (1 )
Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares
                    (3 )                     (3 )
 
                                   
 
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2009
  $ 23,641     $ 20,850     $ 482     $ (6,223 )   $ (3,594 )   $ 35,156  
 
                                   
                 
    JUNE 30,  
COMPONENTS OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (INCOME)   2009     2008  
Net unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale securities arising during the period, net of tax
  $ (2,715 )   $ (6,036 )
Less: Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized in net income, net of tax
    (112 )     (54 )
Less: Reclassification adjustment for other than temporary impairment losses on debt securities, net of tax
    7,682          
 
           
Net unrealized losses on available- for-sale securities, net of tax
  $ 4,855     $ (6,090 )
 
           
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements
of Cortland Bancorp and Subsidiaries

 

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CORTLAND BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in thousands)
                 
    FOR THE  
    SIX MONTHS ENDED  
    JUNE 30,  
    2009     2008  
NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  $ 2,577     $ 2,223  
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (215 )     (21,850 )
Purchases of securities held to maturity
            (9,910 )
Proceeds from call, maturity and principal payments on securities
    46,064       52,103  
Net decrease ( increase) in loans made to customers
    9,788       (6,123 )
Proceeds from disposition of other real estate
    454       190  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (131 )     (1,229 )
 
           
Net cash flows from investing activities
    55,960       13,181  
 
           
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Net increase (decrease) in deposit accounts
    6,216       (1,720 )
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances
            5,500  
Pay down of Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
            (6,000 )
Net increase (decrease) in short term borrowings
    755       (1,084 )
Dividends paid
    (3 )     (1,938 )
Purchases of treasury stock
    (1 )     (544 )
Treasury shares reissued
    272       484  
 
           
Net cash flows from financing activities
    7,239       (5,302 )
 
           
 
               
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    65,776       10,102  
 
               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
               
Beginning of period
    26,843       9,441  
 
           
End of period
  $ 92,619     $ 19,543  
 
           
 
               
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
               
Interest paid
  $ 5,085     $ 6,576  
Income taxes paid
  $ 585     $ 470  
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements
of Cortland Bancorp and Subsidiaries

 

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CORTLAND BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
1.) Basis of Presentation:
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S.GAAP”) for interim financial information and with 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 generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2009. These interim unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our annual audited financial statements as of December 31, 2008, included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2008, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.
2.) Reclassifications:
Certain items contained in the 2008 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation for 2009. Such reclassifications had no effect on the net results of operations.
3.) Investment Securities:
Securities classified as held to maturity are those that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. Securities held to maturity are stated at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, with such amortization or accretion included in interest income.
Securities classified as available for sale are those that could be sold for liquidity, investment management, or similar reasons even though management has no present intentions to do so. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value using the specific identification method. Changes in the unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities are recorded net of tax effect as a component of comprehensive income.
Trading securities are principally held with the intention of selling in the near term. Trading securities are carried at fair value with changes in fair value reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited).
Securities are evaluated periodically to determine whether a decline in their value is other-than-temporary. Management utilizes criteria such as the magnitude and duration of the decline, in addition to the reasons underlying the decline, to determine whether the loss in value is other-than-temporary. The term “other-than-temporary” is not intended to indicate that the decline is permanent, but indicates that the prospect for a near-term recovery of value is not necessarily favorable, or that there is a lack of evidence to support a realizable value equal to or greater than the carrying value of the investment. Once a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary, the credit related OTTI is recognized in earnings while the non-credit related OTTI on securities not expected to be sold is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).

 

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CORTLAND BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Realized gains or losses on dispositions are based on net proceeds and the adjusted carrying amount of securities sold, or called using the specific identification method. The table below sets forth the proceeds and gains or losses realized on securities sold or called for the period ended:
                                 
    THREE MONTHS     SIX MONTHS  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
 
                               
Proceeds on securities sold
  None     None     None     None  
Gross realized gains
  None     None     None     None  
Gross realized losses
  None     None     None     None  
 
                               
Proceeds on securities called
  $ 16,416     $ 6,142     $ 24,220     $ 31,553  
Gross realized gains
    82       9       169       82  
Gross realized losses
  None     None     None     None  
Securities available for sale, carried at fair value, totaled $105,041 at June 30, 2009 and $121,348 at December 31, 2008 representing 74.09% and 63.28%, respectively, of all investment securities. These levels provide an adequate level of liquidity in management’s opinion.
Investment securities with a carrying value of approximately $98,869 at June 30, 2009 and $104,162 at December 31, 2008 were pledged to secure deposits and for other purposes.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at June 30, 2009, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay certain obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
                 
Investment securities   AMORTIZED     ESTIMATED  
available for sale   COST     FAIR VALUE  
 
               
Due in one year or less
  $ 3,053     $ 3,153  
Due after one year through five years
    396       404  
Due after five years through ten years
    2,262       2,372  
Due after ten years
    35,027       22,907  
 
           
 
    40,738       28,836  
Mortgage-backed securities
    69,982       72,456  
 
           
Total
  $ 110,720     $ 101,292  
 
           
                 
Investment securities   AMORTIZED     ESTIMATED  
held to maturity   COST     FAIR VALUE  
 
               
Due in one year or less
  $ 4,098     $ 4,186  
Due after one year through five years
    1,009       1,019  
Due after five years through ten years
    6,130       6,224  
Due after ten years
    15,753       16,401  
 
           
 
    26,990       27,830  
Mortgage-backed securities
    9,742       9,649  
 
           
Total
  $ 36,732     $ 37,479  
 
           

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities available for sale and investment securities held to maturity as of June 30, 2009, are as follows:
                                 
            GROSS     GROSS     ESTIMATED  
Investment securities   AMORTIZED     UNREALIZED     UNREALIZED     FAIR  
available for sale   COST     GAINS     LOSSES     VALUE  
 
                               
U.S. Government agencies and corporations
  $ 9,224     $ 424     $       $ 9,648  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    7,273       273       32       7,514  
Mortgage-backed and related securities
    69,982       2,514       40       72,456  
Trust preferred pools/ Collateralized debt obligations
    23,954               12,567       11,387  
Corporate securities
    287                       287  
 
                       
Total debt securities
    110,720       3,211       12,639       101,292  
Other securities
    3,749                       3,749  
 
                       
Total available for sale
  $ 114,469     $ 3,211     $ 12,639     $ 105,041  
 
                       
                                 
            GROSS     GROSS     ESTIMATED  
Investment securities   AMORTIZED     UNREALIZED     UNREALIZED     FAIR  
held to maturity   COST     GAINS     LOSSES     VALUE  
 
                               
U.S. Treasury Securities
  $ 132     $ 12     $       $ 144  
U.S. Government agencies and corporations
    6,982       257               7,239  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    19,876       610       39       20,447  
Mortgage-backed and related securities
    9,742       305       398       9,649  
 
                       
Total held to maturity
  $ 36,732     $ 1,184     $ 437     $ 37,479  
 
                       

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
The following provides a summary of the amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities available for sale and investment securities held to maturity as of December 31, 2008:
                                 
            GROSS     GROSS     ESTIMATED  
Investment securities   AMORTIZED     UNREALIZED     UNREALIZED     FAIR  
available for sale   COST     GAINS     LOSSES     VALUE  
 
                               
U.S. Government agencies and corporations
  $ 11,314     $ 561     $       $ 11,875  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    7,293       289       84       7,498  
Mortgage-backed and related securities
    80,073       2,067       162       81,978  
Trust preferred Pools/ collateralized debt obligations
    34,600       6       19,460       15,146  
Corporate securities
    1,102                       1,102  
 
                       
Total debt securities
    134,382       2,923       19,706       117,599  
Other securities
    3,749                       3,749  
 
                       
Total available for sale
  $ 138,131     $ 2,923     $ 19,706     $ 121,348  
 
                       
                                 
            GROSS     GROSS     ESTIMATED  
Investment securities   AMORTIZED     UNREALIZED     UNREALIZED     FAIR  
held to maturity   COST     GAINS     LOSSES     VALUE  
 
                               
U.S. Treasury Securities
  $ 134     $ 18     $       $ 152  
U.S. Government agencies and corporations
    32,894       407       50       33,251  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    22,626       726       49       23,303  
Mortgage-backed and related securities
    14,752       265       513       14,504  
 
                       
Total held to maturity
  $ 70,406     $ 1,416     $ 612     $ 71,210  
 
                       

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
The following is a summary of the fair value of securities with unrealized losses and an aging of those unrealized losses at June 30, 2009:
                                                 
    Less than 12 months     12 months or longer     Total  
    Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized  
    Value     Losses     Value     Losses     Value     Losses  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  $ 1,001     $ 31     $ 2,195     $ 40     $ 3,196     $ 71  
Mortgage-backed and related securities
    16               2,023       438       2,039       438  
Trust preferred pools/ collateralized debt obligations
                    11,387       12,567       11,387       12,567  
 
                                   
Total
  $ 1,017     $ 31     $ 15,605     $ 13,045     $ 16,622     $ 13,076  
 
                                   
The above table represents 54 investment securities where the current value is less than the related amortized cost.
The following is a summary of the fair value of securities with unrealized losses and an aging of those unrealized losses at December 31, 2008:
                                                 
    Less than 12 months     12 months or longer     Total  
    Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized  
    Value     Losses     Value     Losses     Value     Losses  
U.S. Government agencies and corporations
  $ 3,947     $ 50     $       $       $ 3,947     $ 50  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    2,906       105       370       28       3,276       133  
Mortgage-backed and related securities
    7,046       526       12,098       149       19,144       675  
Trust preferred pools/ collateralized debt obligations
    2,737       1,944       12,199       17,516       14,936       19,460  
 
                                   
Total
  $ 16,636     $ 2,625     $ 24,667     $ 17,693     $ 41,303     $ 20,318  
 
                                   
The above table represents 135 investment securities where the current value is less than the related amortized cost.
The Company reviews investment debt securities on an ongoing basis for the presence of other than temporary impairment (OTTI) with formal reviews performed quarterly. OTTI losses on individual investment securities were recognized during the first two quarters of 2009 in accordance with FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments”, issued by the FASB on April 9, 2009. This guidance requires that credit-related OTTI be recognized in earnings while noncredit-related OTTI on securities not expected to be sold is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI). The credit-related OTTI recognized in earnings during the first two quarters of 2009 related to securities recently deemed other than temporarily impaired. The credit-related OTTI recognized during the first six months 2009 was $11.6 million and was solely related to available-for-sale securities having a book value of $17.3 million. Noncredit-related OTTI on these securities, which are not expected to be sold, was $3.5 million and was recognized in OCI at June 30, 2009.
Securities Deemed to be Other-Than-Temporarily Impaired
Through the impairment assessment process, the Company determined that the investments discussed below were other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2009. The Company recorded impairment credit losses in earnings on available-for-sale securities of $7.9 million and $11.6 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2009. The $3.5 million non-credit portion of impairment recognized during the six month period ended June 30, 2009 was recorded in Other Comprehensive Income. No impairment was recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2008.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
                                 
    THREE MONTHS ENDED     SIX MONTHS ENDED  
    June 30,     June 30,  
(in thousands)   2009     2008     2009     2008  
Impairment Losses on Other-Than-Temporarily Impaired Securities
                               
 
                               
Collateralized debt obligations
  $ 7,097     $     $ 10,825     $  
General Motors Corporate Securities
    815             815        
 
                       
Total
  $ 7,912     $     $ 11,640     $  
 
                       
The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment in U.S. Government agencies and corporations, obligations, of states and political subdivisions, and mortgage-backed and related securities were caused by changes in market rates and related spreads, as well as reflecting current distressed conditions in the credit markets and the market’s on-going reassessment of appropriate liquidity and risk premiums. It is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and relative spreads and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell those investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period credit loss. The Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2009.
At June 30, 2009, the Company recognized $815 of other-than-temporary losses attributable to its General Motors Corporation Corporate Securities with a cost basis of $1,102. The impairment charges were recognized due to the fact that General Motors filed for government-assisted Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on June 1, 2009. On July 10, 2009, a new entity, NGMCO, Inc purchased the ongoing operations and trademarks from GM. The purchasing company in turn changed its name from NGMCO, Inc to General Motors Company, marking the emergence of a new operation from the “pre-packaged” Chapter 11 reorganization. Under the reorganization process, termed a 363 sale, the purchaser of the assets of a company in bankruptcy proceedings is able to obtain approval for the purchase from the court prior to the submission of a re-organization plan, free of liens and other claims.
The unrealized loss on investments in corporate securities relates to Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDO’S) representing pools of trust preferred debt primarily issued by bank holding companies and insurance companies. The net unrealized loss on these securities at June 30, 2009 was $12,567 as compared to a $19,454 loss at December 31, 2008. For the six month period ended June 30, 2009, the Company recognized OTTI of $10,825 of which $3,728 was recognized at March 31, 2009 as other-than-temporary losses attributable to thirteen CDO’s with a cost basis of $16,986. The impairment charges were recognized after determining the likely future cash flows of these securities had been adversely impacted from the previous quarter.
During September 2008, the U.S. government placed mortgage finance companies Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), under conservatorship, giving management control to their regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, or FHFA, and providing both companies with access to credit from the U.S. Treasury. Debt obligations now provide an explicit guarantee of the full faith and credit of the United States government to existing and future debt holders of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac limited to the period under which they are under conservatorship.
In response to the takeover, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation tentatively approved a rule, proposed by all four federal bank regulators, that eases capital requirements for federally insured depository institutions that hold FNMA and FHLMC corporate debt, subordinated debt, mortgage guarantees and derivatives.
Adversely affected by these actions were the value of the common stock and preferred stock of both FNMA and FHLMC. Neither the Company nor its bank subsidiary owned any common or preferred shares of either FNMA or FHLMC.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
4.) Concentration of Credit Risk and Off Balance Sheet Risk:
The Company currently does not enter into derivative financial instruments including futures, forwards, interest rate risk swaps, option contracts, or other financial instruments with similar characteristics. The Company also does not participate in any partnerships that might give rise to off-balance sheet liabilities.
The Company, through its subsidiary bank, is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and financial guarantees. Such instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized on the balance sheet. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
In the event of nonperformance by the other party, the Company’s exposure to credit loss on these financial instruments is represented by the contract or notional amount of the instrument. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for instruments recorded on the balance sheet. The amount and nature of collateral obtained, if any, is based on management’s credit evaluation.
                 
    CONTRACT OR  
    NOTIONAL AMOUNT  
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
               
Financial instruments whose contract amount represents credit risk:
               
Commitments to extend credit:
               
Fixed rate
  $ 2,562     $ 1,301  
Variable
    31,919       35,699  
Standby letters of credit
    873       850  
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Generally these financial arrangements have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company’s subsidiary bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Since many of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment and income producing commercial properties.
The Company’s subsidiary bank also offers limited overdraft protection as a non-contractual courtesy which is available to demand deposit accounts in good standing for business, personal or household use. The Company reserves the right to discontinue this service without prior notice. The available amount of overdraft protection on depositors’ accounts not included in the table above at June 30, 2009 totaled $10,666 and $11,536 at December 31, 2008. The total average daily balance of overdrafts used in 2009 was $132 and $161 in 2008, or approximately 1.2% of the total aggregate overdraft protection available to depositors at June 30, 2009 and 1.4% at December 31, 2008.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
The Company, through its subsidiary bank, grants residential, consumer and commercial loans, and also offers a variety of saving plans to customers located primarily in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. The following represents the composition of the loan portfolio:
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
               
1-4 family residential mortgages
    26.6 %     28.1 %
Commercial mortgages
    55.9 %     52.3 %
Consumer loans
    3.5 %     3.3 %
Commercial loans
    8.2 %     11.3 %
Home equity loans
    5.8 %     5.0 %
There are $139 in mortgage loans held for sale included in 1-4 family residential mortgages as of June 30, 2009, and $236 at December 31, 2008. These loans are carried, in the aggregate, at the lower of cost or estimated market value based on secondary market prices.
The following table sets forth the aggregate balance of underperforming loans for each of the following categories at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008:
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
               
Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis
  $ 724     $ 858  
 
               
Loans contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments (not included in non-accrual loans above)
    40     NONE  
 
               
Loans considered troubled debt restructurings (not included in non-accrual loans or loans contractually past due above)
    415       432  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
The following shows the amounts of contractual interest income and interest income actually reflected in income on loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis and loans considered troubled debt restructuring for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.
                 
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2009     2008  
 
               
Gross interest income that would have been recorded if the loans had been current in accordance with their original terms (contractual interest income)
  $ 75     $ 107  
Interest income actually included in income on the loans
    21       15  
A loan is placed on a non-accrual basis whenever sufficient information is received to question the collectibility of the loan or any time legal proceedings are initiated involving a loan. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, any interest that has been accrued and not collected on the loan is charged against earnings. Cash payments received while a loan is classified as non-accrual are recorded as a reduction to principal or reported as interest income according to management’s judgment as to collectibility of principal.
A loan is returned to accrual status when either all of the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are, in management’s opinion, collectible, or when it otherwise becomes well secured and in the process of collection. When a loan is charged-off, any interest accrued but not collected on the loan is charged against earnings.
Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary. Impaired loans are generally included in non-accrual loans. Management does not individually evaluate certain smaller balance loans for impairment as such loans are evaluated on an aggregate basis. These loans include 1 — 4 family, consumer and home equity loans. Impaired loans were evaluated using the fair value of collateral as the measurement method. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible.
Impaired loans were as follows:
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
               
Balance of impaired loans with no allocated allowance
  $ 111     $ 483  
Balance of impaired loans with an allocated allowance
    650       441  
 
           
Total recorded investment in impaired loans
  $ 761     $ 924  
 
           
 
               
Amount of the allowance allocated to impaired loans
  $ 317     $ 262  
 
           
Average balance of impaired loans
  $ 1,160     $ 1,489  
 
           
The impaired loans included in the table above were primarily comprised of collateral dependent commercial loans. Interest income recognized on these loans subsequent to their classification as impaired was $10 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and $37 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008.
Loans in the amount of $32,132 as of June 30, 2009, and $27,499 as of December 31, 2008 were not included in any of the above categories and were not currently considered impaired, but which can be considered to be potential problem loans.
Any loans classified for regulatory purposes as loss, doubtful, substandard, or special mention that have not been disclosed above either do not (i) represent or result from trends or uncertainties which management reasonably expects will materially impact future operating results, liquidity, or capital resources, or (ii) represent material credits about which management is aware of any information which causes management to have serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with the loan repayment terms.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
The following is an analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the periods ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008:
                                 
    THREE MONTHS     SIX MONTHS  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
 
                               
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 2,585     $ 1,486     $ 2,470     $ 1,621  
Loan charge-offs:
                               
1-4 family residential mortgages
    23       12       30       152  
Commercial mortgages
    67       182       67       213  
Consumer loans and other loans
    49       61       106       117  
Commercial loans
    2       18       4       19  
Home equity loans
                      17  
 
                       
 
    141       273       207       518  
Recoveries on previous loan losses
                               
1-4 family residential mortgages
    1             1        
Commercial mortgages
    23             24       1  
Consumer loans and other loans
    23       26       52       60  
Commercial loans
                       
Home equity loans
                       
 
                       
 
    47       26       77       61  
Net charge-offs
    (94 )     (247 )     (130 )     (457 )
Provision charged to operations
    65       315       216       390  
 
                       
Balance at end of period
  $ 2,556     $ 1,554     $ 2,556     $ 1,554  
 
                       
 
                               
Ratio of annualized net charge-offs to average loans outstanding
    0.16 %     0.43 %     0.11 %     0.41 %
 
                       
For each of the periods presented above, the provision for loan losses charged to operations is based on management’s judgment after taking into consideration all known factors connected with the collectibility of the existing portfolio. Management evaluates the portfolio in light of economic conditions, changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio, industry standards and other relevant factors. Specific factors considered by management in determining the amounts charged to operations include previous loan loss experience; the status of past due interest and principal payments; the quality of financial information supplied by customers; the cash flow coverage and trends evidenced by financial information supplied by customers; the nature and estimated value of any collateral supporting specific loan credits; risk classifications determined by the Company’s loan review systems or as the result of the regulatory examination process; and general economic conditions in the lending area of the Company’s bank subsidiary. Key risk factors and assumptions are systematically updated to reflect actual experience and changing circumstances.
The Company maintains an allowance for losses on unfunded commercial lending commitments to provide for the risk of loss inherent in these arrangements. The allowance is computed using a methodology similar to that used to determine the allowance for loan losses. This allowance is reported as a liability on the balance sheet within accrued expenses and other liabilities, while the corresponding provision for these losses is recorded as a component of other expense.
Certain asset-specific loans are evaluated individually for impairment, based on management’s best estimate of discounted cash repayments and the anticipated proceeds from liquidating collateral. The actual timing and amount of repayments and the ultimate realizable value of the collateral may differ from management’s estimates.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
The expected loss for certain other commercial credits utilizes internal risk ratings. These loss estimates are sensitive to changes in the customer’s risk profile, the realizable value of collateral, other risk factors and the related loss experience of other credits of similar risk. Consumer credits generally employ statistical loss factors, adjusted for other risk indicators, applied to pools of similar loans stratified by asset type. These loss estimates are sensitive to changes in delinquency status and shifts in the aggregate risk profile.
5.) Legal Proceedings:
The Bank is involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcomes from these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, are not expected to have any material effect on the Company.
6.) Earnings Per Share and Capital Transactions:
The following table sets forth the computation of basic earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the applicable period.
                                 
    THREE MONTHS ENDED     SIX MONTHS ENDED  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
 
                               
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (4,598 )   $ 805     $ (5,995 )   $ 1,839  
Weighted average common shares outstanding*
    4,525,636       4,496,029       4,525,482       4,492,829  
 
                               
Basic earnings per share*
  $ (1.01 )   $ 0.18     $ (1.32 )   $ 0.41  
Diluted earnings per share*
  $ (1.01 )   $ 0.18     $ (1.32 )   $ 0.41  
Dividends declared per share*
  $ 0.00     $ 0.22     $ 0.00     $ 0.43  
     
*  
Average shares outstanding and the resulting per share amounts have been restated to give retroactive effect to the two 1% stock dividends in 2009.
7.) Stock Repurchase Program
On February 27, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a Stock Repurchase Program which permitted the Company to repurchase up to 100,000 shares of its outstanding common shares in the over-the-counter market or in privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Based on the value of the Company’s stock on February 27, 2007, the commitment to repurchase the stock over the program was approximately $1,715.
On August 14, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 100,000 shares of its outstanding common shares in over-the-counter market or in privately negotiated transactions. Based on the value of the Company’s stock on August 14, 2007, the commitment to repurchase these additional shares over the program was approximately $1,635.
On November 27, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors increased to 300,000 shares the size of its current stock buyback program by authorizing the repurchase of up to an additional 100,000 shares of its outstanding common shares in the over-the-counter market or in privately negotiated transactions. Based on the value of the Company’s stock on November 27, 2007, the commitment to repurchase these additional shares over the program was approximately $1,375.
The repurchase program terminated on February 28, 2009. Repurchased shares are designated as treasury shares, available for general corporate purposes, including possible use in connection with the Company’s dividend reinvestment program, employee benefit plans, acquisitions or other distributions. Under the program the Company repurchased 205,986 shares in 2007, 51,817 shares in 2008 and none in 2009. The Company reissued 28,087 shares to existing shareholders through its dividend reinvestment program during 2009, net of repurchased fractional shares.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
8.) Subordinated Debt
In July 2007 a trust formed by the Company issued $5,000 of floating rate trust preferred securities as part of a pooled offering of such securities due December 2037. The Bancorp owns all $155 of the common securities related to this trust. The Company issued subordinated debentures to the trust at an interest rate that floats quarterly at the 3-month Libor rate plus 1.45% in exchange for the proceeds of the trust preferred offering. The debentures constitute the assets of this trust. The Company may redeem the subordinated debentures, in whole or in part, at a premium declining ratably to par in September 2012.
In accordance with FASB Interpretation No.46, as revised in December 2003, the trust is not consolidated with the Company’s financial statements. Accordingly, the Company does not report the securities issued by the trust as liabilities, but instead reports as liabilities the subordinated debentures issued by the Company and held by the trust. The subordinated debentures qualify as Tier 1 capital for regulatory purposes in determining and evaluating the Company’s capital adequacy.
9.) Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157)
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the provisions of FAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, for financial assets and financial liabilities. FAS No. 157 provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard applies whenever other standards require or permit assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. The standard does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. The FASB issued Staff Position No. 157-1, Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13, which removed leasing transactions accounted for under FAS No. 13 and related guidance from the scope of FAS No. 157. On April 9, 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Staff Position NO. 157-4 (“FSP 157-4”), “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly.” The Company elected to early adopt this FSP and the results have been applied on the financial statements and disclosures herein, without a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. FSP 157-4 provides guidance for determining fair value if there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability in relation to normal market activity. In that circumstance, transactions or quoted prices may not be determinative of fair value. Significant adjustments may be necessary to quoted prices or alternative valuation techniques may be required in order to determine the fair value of the asset or liability under current market conditions. The adoption of FSP 157-4 resulted in the use of valuation techniques other than quoted prices for the valuation of the Company’s collateralized debt obligations.
FAS No. 157 establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework associated with the level of pricing observability utilized in measuring assets and liabilities at fair value. The three broad levels defined by FAS No. 157 hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.
Level 2: Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The nature of these assets and liabilities include items for which quoted prices are available but which trade less frequently, and items that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.
Level 3: Assets and liabilities that have little to no pricing observability as of the reported date. These items do not have two-way markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
The following table presents the assets reported on the consolidated balance sheets at their fair value as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 by level within the fair value hierarchy. As required by FAS No. 157, financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
                                 
            Fair Value Measurements at 6/30/09 Using  
            Quoted Prices in     Significant Other     Significant  
            Active Markets for     Observable     Unobservable  
            Identical Assets     Inputs     Inputs  
Description   06/30/09     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
 
                               
Available for Sale Securities
  $ 101,292     None     $ 89,618     $ 11,674  
                                 
            Fair Value Measurements at 12/31/08 Using  
            Quoted Prices in     Significant Other     Significant  
            Active Markets for     Observable     Unobservable  
            Identical Assets     Inputs     Inputs  
Description   12/31/08     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
 
                               
Available for Sale Securities
  $ 117,599     None     $ 101,351     $ 16,248  
The following table presents the changes in the Level 3 fair value category for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The Company classifies financial instruments in Level 3 of the fair-value hierarchy when there is reliance on at least one significant unobservable input to the valuation model. In addition to these unobservable inputs, the valuation models for Level 3 financial instruments typically also rely on a number of inputs that are readily observable either directly or indirectly.
                                                         
                                                    Net unrealized  
                                                    Losses included  
            Net realized/                             in net income  
            Unrealized gains/                             for the period  
            (losses) included in     Transfers     Purchases             relating to  
                    Other     in and/or     issuances             assets held at  
    January 1,     Noninterest     Comprehensive     out of     and     June 30,     June 30,  
    2009     Income     Income     Level 3     settlements     2009     2009  
 
                                                       
Assets
                                                       
Securities Available for sale
  $ 16,248     $ (11,640 )   $ 6,886     $       $ 180     $ 11,674     $ (11,640 )
On September 30, 2008, the Company changed its valuation technique for pooled trust preferred holdings available-for-sale. Previously, the Company relied on prices compiled by third party vendors using observable market data (Level 2) to determine the values of these securities. However, SFAS 157 assumes that fair values of financial assets are determined in an orderly transaction and not a forced liquidation or distressed sale at the measurement date. Based on financial market conditions at September 30, 2008, the Company concluded that the fair values obtained from third party vendors reflected forced liquidation or distressed sales for these trust preferred securities. Therefore, the Company estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flow methodology using appropriately adjusted discount rates reflecting nonperformance and liquidity risks. The change in the valuation technique for these trust preferred securities resulted in a transfer of these securities into Level 3 financial assets.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
The Company conducts other-than-temporary impairment analysis on a quarterly basis. The initial indication of other-than-temporary impairment for both debt and equity securities is a decline in the market value below the amount recorded for an investment. A decline in value that is considered to be other-than-temporary is recorded as a loss within non-interest income in the consolidated statements of income. In determining whether an impairment is other than temporary, the Company considers a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the length of time and extent to which the market value has been less than cost, recent events specific to the issuer, including investment downgrades by rating agencies and economic conditions of its industry, and a determination that the Company does not intend to sell those investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell investments before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period credit loss. Among the factors that are considered in determining the Company’s intent and ability is a review of its capital adequacy, interest rate risk position and liquidity.
The Company also considers the issuer’s financial condition, capital strength and near-term prospects. In addition, for debt securities the Company considers the cause of the price decline (general level of interest rates and industry- and issuer-specific factors), current ability to make future payments in a timely manner and the issuer’s ability to service debt. The assessment of a security’s ability to recover any decline in market value, the ability of the issuer to meet contractual obligations and the Company’s intent and ability to retain the security require considerable judgment.
Certain of the corporate debt securities are accounted for under EITF 99-20, “Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased Beneficial Interests that Continue to Be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial Assets.” For investments within the scope of EITF 99-20 at acquisition, the Company evaluates current available information in estimating the future cash flows of these securities and determines whether there have been favorable or adverse changes in estimated cash flows from the cash flows previously projected. The Company considers the structure and term of the pool and the financial condition of the underlying issuers. Specifically, the evaluation incorporates factors such as interest rates and appropriate risk premiums, the timing and amount of interest and principal payments and the allocation of payments to the various note classes. Current estimates of cash flows are based on the most recent trustee reports, announcements of deferrals or defaults, expected future default rates and other relevant market information.
The Company owns 32 collateralized debt obligation securities (CDO) totaling $35,170 (par value) that are backed by trust preferred securities issued by banks, thrifts, insurance companies and real estate investment trusts. These securities were all rated investment grade at inception. During the second half of 2008 and through the second quarter of 2009, factors outside the Company’s control impacted the fair value of these securities and will likely continue to do so for the foreseeable future. These factors include but are not limited to: guidance on fair value accounting, issuer credit deterioration, issuer deferral and default rates, potential failure or government seizure of underlying financial institutions or insurance companies, ratings agency actions, or regulatory actions. As a result of changes in these and various other factors during the first half 2009, Moody’s Investors Service, Fitch Ratings and Standards and Poors downgraded multiple CDO securities, including securities held by the Company. Thirty-one of the CDO securities held by the Company are now considered to be below investment grade, with one security still rated investment grade. The deteriorating economic, credit and financial conditions experienced in 2008 and 2009 have resulted in illiquid and inactive financial markets and severely depressed prices for these securities. The Company analyzed the cash flow characteristics of these securities within the scope of EITF 99-20. The Company determined that for 19 of these securities, it does not intend to sell the securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities before recovery of its amortized cost basis. It was determined that there was no adverse change in the cash flows for these 19 securities. The Company does not consider the investment in these assets to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2009. However, there is a risk that subsequent evaluations could result in recognition of other-than-temporary impairment charges in the future. Upon completion of the June 30, 2009 analysis, our model indicated other-than-temporary impairment on the remaining thirteen securities, all of which experienced additional defaults or deferrals during the period. These thirteen securities had impairment losses of $14.3 million, of which $10.8 million was recorded as expense and $3.5 million was recorded in other comprehensive income. These thirteen securities remained classified as available for sale at June 30, 2009, and together, the 32 securities subjected to EITF 99-20 accounted for the entire $12.6 million of gross unrealized losses in the trust preferred pools/collateralized debt obligations category at June 30, 2009.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
The following table details the thirteen debt securities with other-than-temporary impairment, their credit ratings at June 30, 2009 and the related losses recognized in earnings:
                         
    Amount of other-than             Amount of other than  
    Temporary impairment             Temporary impairment  
    Related to credit loss             Related to credit loss  
    At January 1, 2009     Addition     At June 30, 2009  
 
                       
PreTSL II Mezzanine Moody’s Rated Ca
  $     $ 221     $ 221  
PreTSL VIII B-3 Moody’s Rated Ca
          1,261       1,261  
PreTSL XVI D Fitch Rated C
          514       514  
PreTSL XVI D Fitch Rated C
          1,018       1,018  
Alesco Preferred Funding VIII
                       
Class E Notes 1 Moody’s Rated Ca
          912       912  
Tropic CDO V Class B-1L Moody’s Rated Ca
          4,425       4,425  
MM Community Funding III Class B
                       
Moody’s Rated Baa3
          3       3  
PreTSL IX Class B-2 Moody’s Rated Ca
          84       84  
PreTSL XVII Class D Fitch Rated C
          939       939  
PreTSL XXV Class D Fitch Rated C
          661       661  
PreTSL XXVI Class D Fitch Rated C
          187       187  
PreTSL XVIII Class D Fitch Rated C
          523       523  
Trapeza CDO II Class C-1 Moody’s Rated Caa2
          77       77  
 
                 
Total
  $     $ 10,825     $ 10,825  
 
                 
The market for these securities at June 30, 2009 is not active and markets for similar securities are also not active. The inactivity was evidenced first by a significant widening of the bid-ask spread in the brokered markets in which CDOs trade and then by a significant decrease in the volume of trades relative to historical levels. The new issue market is also inactive as no new trust preferred CDOs have been issued since 2007. There are currently very few market participants who are willing and or able to transact for these securities. The market value for these securities remains very depressed relative to historical levels. For example, the yield spreads for the broad market of investment grade and high yield corporate bonds reached all time wide levels versus Treasuries at the end of November. Although there has been marked improvement in the credit spread premium in the corporate bond space, no such improvement has been noted in the market for trust preferred CDO’s.
Given conditions in the debt markets today and the absence of observable transactions in the secondary and the new issue markets, we determined:
   
The few observable transactions and market quotations that are available are not reliable for purposes of determining fair value at June 30, 2009;
   
An income valuation approach technique (present value technique) that maximizes the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs will be equally or more representative of fair value than the market approach valuation technique used at prior measurement dates; and
   
The CDOs will be classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because the Company determined that significant adjustments are required to determine fair value at the measurement date.
The CDO valuations were derived by an independent third party valuation service. Our approach to determining fair value involved these steps:
  1.  
The credit quality of the collateral is estimated using average probability of default values for each issuer (adjusted for rating levels).
 
  2.  
The default probabilities also considered the potential for correlation among issuers within the same industry (e.g. banks with other banks).
 
  3.  
The cash flows were forecast for the underlying collateral and applied to each CDO tranche to determine the resulting distribution among the securities.
 
  4.  
The expected cash flows were discounted to calculate the present value of the security.
 
  5.  
The effective discount rates on an overall basis generally range from 3.07% to 32.65% and are highly dependent upon the credit quality of the collateral, the relative position of the tranche in the capital structure of the CDO and the prepayment assumptions.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
The following table presents the assets measured on a nonrecurring basis on the consolidated balance sheets at their fair value as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, by level within the fair value hierarchy. Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are written down to fair value through the establishment of specific reserves. Techniques used to value the collateral that secure the impaired loan include: quoted market prices for identical assets classified as Level 1 inputs; observable inputs, employed by certified appraisers, for similar assets classified as Level 2 inputs. In cases where valuation techniques include inputs that are unobservable and are based on estimates and assumptions developed by management based on the best information available under each circumstance, the asset valuation is classified as Level 3 inputs.
                                 
    June 30, 2009  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis:
                               
Impaired Loans
  $       $ 444     $       $ 444  
Other Real Estate Owned
            720               720  
                                 
    December 31, 2008  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis:
                               
Impaired Loans
  $       $ 179     $       $ 179  
Other Real Estate Owned
            809               809  
Impaired Loans: A loan is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due (both interest and principal) according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are measured, as a practical expedient, at the loan’s observable market price or the fair market value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. At June 30, 2009, the recorded investment in impaired loans was $761 with a related reserve of $317 resulting in a net balance of $444. At December 31, 2008, the recorded investment in impaired loans was $441 with a related reserve of $262 resulting in a net balance of $179.
Other Real Estate Owned (OREO): Real Estate acquired through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is included in other assets. Such real estate is carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Any reduction from the carrying value of the related loan to fair value at the time of acquisition is accounted for as a loan loss. Any subsequent reduction in fair market value is reflected as a valuation allowance through a charge to income. Costs of significant property improvements are capitalized, whereas costs relating to holding and maintaining the property are charged to expense. At June 30, 2009 the recorded investment in OREO was $730 with a valuation allowance of $10 resulting in a net balance of $720. At December 31, 2008, the recorded investment in OREO was $819 with a valuation allowance of $10 resulting in a net balance of $809.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (“SFAS 107”), requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate the value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other estimation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Such techniques and assumptions, as they apply to individual categories of the financial instruments, are as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents — The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents are a reasonable estimate of those assets’ fair value.
Interest-bearing deposits — The carrying amounts for interest-bearing deposits are a reasonable estimate of those assets’ fair value.
Investment securities — Fair values of securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable securities. Prices on trust preferred securities were calculated using a discounted cash-flow technique. Cash flows were estimated based on credit and prepayment assumptions. The present value of the projected cash flows was calculated using a discount rate equal to the current yield used to accrete the beneficial interest.
Loans, net of allowance for loan loss — The fair value is estimated by discounting future cash flows using current market inputs at which loans with similar terms and qualities would be made to borrowers of similar credit quality.
Demand and savings deposits — Demand, savings, and money market deposit accounts are valued at the amount payable on demand.
Accrued interest receivable — The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of these assets fair value.
Time deposits — The fair value of certificates of deposit based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rates are estimated using market rates currently offered for similar instruments with similar remaining maturities.
FHLB advances — The fair value for fixed rate advances is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using rates at which advances would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. The fair value for the fixed rate advances that are convertible to quarterly LIBOR floating rate advances on or after certain specified dates at the option of the FHLB and the FHLB fixed rate advances that are putable on or after certain specified dates at the option of the FHLB are priced using the FHLB of Cincinnati’s model.
Other borrowings — Other borrowings generally have an original term to maturity of one week or less. Consequently, their carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Subordinated debt — The carrying amount for the subordinated debt is a reasonable estimate of the debts’ fair value due to the fact the debt floats based on LIBOR and resets quarterly.
Accrued interest payable — The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of these liabilities fair value.
The fair value of unrecorded commitments at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 is not material.
In addition, other assets and liabilities of the Company that are not defined as financial instruments are not included in the disclosures, such as property and equipment. Also, non-financial instruments typically not recognized in financial statements nevertheless may have value but are not included in the above disclosures. These include, among other items, the estimated earning power of core deposit accounts, the trained work force, customer goodwill and similar items. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:
(Amounts in thousands)
                                 
    June 30, 2009     December 31, 2008  
    Carrying     Estimated     Carrying     Estimated  
    Amount     Fair Value     Amount     Fair Value  
ASSETS:
                               
Cash and due from banks
  $ 6,311     $ 6,311     $ 8,394     $ 8,394  
Interest-bearing deposits
    86,308       86,308       18,449       18,449  
Investment securities available for sale
    105,041       105,041       121,348       121,348  
Investment securities held to maturity
    36,732       37,479       70,406       71,210  
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses
    233,096       236,090       243,547       248,267  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,034       2,034       2,637       2,637  
 
                               
LIABILITIES
                               
Demand and savings deposits
    208,410       208,410       203,682       203,682  
Time deposits
    177,759       182,148       176,271       180,431  
FHLB advances
    62,500       66,342       62,500       67,889  
Other short term borrowings
    6,403       6,403       5,648       5,648  
Subordinated debt
    5,155       5,155       5,155       5,155  
Accrued interest payable
    893       893       967       967  
10.) Memorandum of Understanding
As disclosed under Item 5 of the Form 10Q filing for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, Cortland Bancorp and the Cortland Savings and Banking Company, in May 2009, were presented with an informal memorandum of understanding.
On May 26, 2009, the Board of Directors of Cortland Bancorp (CLDB) and The Cortland Savings and Banking Company (Cortland Banks), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CLDB, adopted resolutions authorizing President and Chief Executive Officer Lawrence A. Fantauzzi to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland (Federal Reserve). The MOU which was executed June 1, 2009, requires CLDB and Cortland Banks to obtain the Federal Reserve’s approval prior to: (i) incurring any debt; (ii) repurchasing any of its stock; or (iii) paying any dividends.
The MOU also requires Cortland Banks, within specified timeframes, to submit the following plans to the Federal Reserve for its approval: (i) a plan to strengthen and improve management of the overall risk exposure of the investment portfolio; and (ii) a plan to maintain an adequate capital position.
The provisions of the MOU shall remain effective and enforceable until stayed, modified, terminated or suspended by the Federal Reserve.
11.) Subsequent Events
The Company assessed events occurring subsequent to June 30, 2009 through August 10, 2009 for potential recognition and disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. No events have occurred that would require adjustment to or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements which were issued on August 10, 2009.

 

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CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS,
YIELDS AND RATES (UNAUDITED)
(Fully taxable equivalent basis in thousands of dollars)
                                                                         
    YEAR TO DATE AS OF  
    JUNE 30, 2009     DECEMBER 31, 2008,     JUNE 30, 2008  
    Average             Average     Average             Average     Average             Average  
    Balance (1)     Interest     Rate     Balance (1)     Interest     Rate     Balance (1)     Interest     Rate  
ASSETS
                                                                       
Federal funds sold and other earning assets
  $ 52,929     $ 68       0.3 %   $ 11,462     $ 200       1.8 %   $ 11,624     $ 144       2.5 %
Investment securities (1) (2)
    186,557       5,005       5.4 %     223,077       12,583       5.6 %     224,850       6,366       5.7 %
Loans (2) (3)
    239,594       7,653       6.4 %     228,440       15,557       6.8 %     225,477       7,793       6.9 %
 
                                                           
Total interest-earning assets
    479,080     $ 12,726       5.3 %     462,979     $ 28,340       6.1 %     461,951     $ 14,303       6.2 %
 
                                                                 
Cash and due from banks
    6,630                       6,791                       7,797                  
Bank premises and equipment
    7,510                       7,055                       6,691                  
Other assets
    3,910                       11,546                       13,905                  
Total non-interest-earning assets
    18,050                       25,392                       28,393                  
 
                                                           
Total Assets
  $ 497,130                     $ 488,371                     $ 490,344                  
 
                                                                 
 
                                                                       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                                                       
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 63,105     $ 281       0.9 %   $ 49,653     $ 706       1.4 %   $ 47,206     $ 345       1.5 %
Savings
    83,836       332       0.8 %     77,401       851       1.1 %     76,019       400       1.1 %
Time
    179,389       2,909       3.3 %     178,372       7,259       4.1 %     181,267       3,956       4.4 %
 
                                                           
Total interest-bearing deposits
    326,330       3,522       2.2 %     305,426       8,816       2.9 %     304,492       4,701       3.1 %
Federal funds purchased
                            154       7       4.5 %     310       7       4.4 %
Other borrowings
    68,542       1,414       4.2 %     70,807       3,110       4.4 %     71,296       1,597       4.5 %
Subordinated Debt
    5,155       77       3.0 %     5,155       244       4.7 %     5,155       135       5.2 %
 
                                                           
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    400,027     $ 5,013       2.5 %     381,542     $ 12,177       3.2 %     381,253     $ 6,440       3.4 %
 
                                                                 
Demand deposits
    57,901                       56,496                       55,761                  
Other liabilities
    3,958                       5,214                       5,734                  
Shareholders’ equity
    35,244                       45,119                       47,596                  
 
                                                                 
Total liabilities and Shareholders’ equity
  $ 497,130                     $ 488,371                     $ 490,344                  
 
                                                                 
Net interest income
          $ 7,713                     $ 16,163                     $ 7,863          
 
                                                                 
Net interest rate spread (4)
                    2.8 %                     2.9 %                     2.8 %
 
                                                                 
Net interest margin (5)
                    3.2 %                     3.5 %                     3.4 %
 
                                                                 
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
                    1.20                       1.21                       1.21  
 
                                                                 
     
(1)  
Includes both taxable and tax exempt securities
 
(2)  
Tax exempt interest is shown on a tax equivalent basis for proper comparison using a statutory federal income tax rate of 34%. The tax equivalent income adjustment for loans and investment is $42 and $322 for June 30, 2009, $76 and $705 for December 31, 2008, and $39 and $354 for June 30, 2008
 
(3)  
Includes applicable loan origination and commitment fees, net of deferred origination cost amortization.
 
(4)  
Interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on earning assets and the rate paid on interest bearing liabilities.
 
(5)  
Interest margin is calculated by dividing the difference between total interest earned and total interest expensed by total interest-earning assets.
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements
of Cortland Bancorp and Subsidiaries

 

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CORTLAND BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS,
YIELDS AND RATES (UNAUDITED)
(Fully taxable equivalent basis in thousands of dollars)
                                                                         
    QUARTER TO DATE AS OF  
    JUNE 30, 2009     MARCH 31, 2009     JUNE 30, 2008  
    Average             Average     Average             Average     Average             Average  
    Balance (1)     Interest     Rate     Balance (1)     Interest     Rate     Balance (1)     Interest     Rate  
ASSETS
                                                                       
Federal funds sold and other earning assets
  $ 75,331     $ 48       0.3 %   $ 30,277     $ 20       0.3 %   $ 12,799     $ 65       2.1 %
Investment securities (1) (2)
    169,883       2,233       5.3 %     203,413       2,772       5.5 %     221,857       3,108       5.6 %
Loans (2) (3)
    236,553       3,777       6.4 %     242,669       3,876       6.4 %     227,222       3,868       6.8 %
 
                                                           
Total interest-earning assets
    481,767     $ 6,058       5.1 %     476,359     $ 6,668       5.6 %     461,878     $ 7,041       6.1 %
 
                                                                 
Cash and due from banks
    6,637                       6,623                       7,891                  
Bank premises and equipment
    7,457                       7,564                       6,982                  
Other assets
    4,503                       3,250                       13,003                  
Total non-interest-earning assets
    18,597                       17,437                       27,876                  
 
                                                           
Total Assets
  $ 500,364                     $ 493,796                     $ 489,754                  
 
                                                                 
 
                                                                       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                                                       
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 63,972     $ 118       0.7 %   $ 62,228     $ 162       1.1 %   $ 50,071     $ 164       1.3 %
Savings
    85,613       148       0.7 %     82,037       185       0.9 %     77,273       204       1.1 %
Time
    180,219       1,421       3.2 %     178,551       1,488       3.4 %     179,252       1,856       4.2 %
 
                                                             
Total interest-bearing deposits
    329,804       1,687       2.1 %     322,816       1,835       2.3 %     306,596       2,224       2.9 %
Federal funds purchased
                                                                       
Other borrowings
    68,795       711       4.2 %     68,286       703       4.2 %     70,820       771       4.4 %
Subordinated Debt
    5,155       34       2.7 %     5,155       43       3.3 %     5,155       56       4.3 %
 
                                                           
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    403,754     $ 2,432       2.4 %     396,257     $ 2,581       2.6 %     382,571     $ 3,051       3.2 %
 
                                                                 
Demand deposits
    58,087                       57,714                       55,792                  
Other liabilities
    4,068                       3,782                       5,131                  
Shareholders’ equity
    34,455                       36,043                       46,260                  
 
                                                                 
Total liabilities and Shareholders’ equity
  $ 500,364                     $ 493,796                     $ 489,754                  
 
                                                                 
Net interest income
          $ 3,626                     $ 4,087                     $ 3,990          
 
                                                                 
Net interest rate spread (4)
                    2.7 %                     3.0 %                     2.9 %
 
                                                                 
Net interest margin (5)
                    3.0 %                     3.4 %                     3.4 %
 
                                                                 
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
                    1.19                       1.20                       1.21  
 
                                                                 
     
(1)  
Includes both taxable and tax exempt securities
 
(2)  
Tax exempt interest is shown on a tax equivalent basis for proper comparison using a statutory federal income tax rate of 34%. The tax equivalent income adjustment for loans and investment is $17 and $160 for June 30, 2009, $25 and $162 for March 31, 2009 and $19 and $178 for June 30, 2008,
 
(3)  
Includes applicable loan origination and commitment fees, net of deferred origination cost amortization.
 
(4)  
Interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on earning assets and the rate paid on interest bearing liabilities.
 
(5)  
Interest margin is calculated by dividing the difference between total interest earned and total interest expensed by total interest-earning assets.
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements
of Cortland Bancorp and Subsidiaries

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA FOR QUARTER ENDED

(In thousands of dollars, except for ratios and per share amounts)
                                         
    June 30,     March 31,     December 31,     September 30,     June 30,  
Unaudited   2009     2009     2008     2008     2008  
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
                                       
Total interest income
  $ 5,881     $ 6,481     $ 6,800     $ 6,849     $ 6,844  
Total interest expense
    (2,432 )     (2,581 )     (2,816 )     (2,921 )     (3,051 )
 
                             
NET INTEREST INCOME (NII)
    3,449       3,900       3,984       3,928       3,793  
Provision for loan losses
    (65 )     (151 )     (1,290 )     (105 )     (315 )
 
                             
NII after loss provision
    3,384       3,749       2,694       3,823       3,478  
Security gains (losses) including impairment losses
    (7,830 )     (3,641 )     (1,228 )     34       9  
Gain on sale of loans
    119       71       5       4       11  
Total other income (excluding security and loan gains)
    736       742       665       760       728  
Total other noninterest expense
    (3,557 )     (3,280 )     (3,143 )     (3,258 )     (3,257 )
 
                             
Income before tax
    (7,148 )     (2,359 )     (1,007 )     1,363       969  
Net (loss) income
  $ (4,598 )   $ (1,397 )   $ (564 )   $ 1,078     $ 805  
 
                             
 
                                       
Net (loss) income (Rolling 4 Quarters) (1)
  $ (5,481 )   $ (78 )   $ 2,353     $ 4,033     $ 4,030  
 
                                       
PER COMMON SHARE DATA (2)
                                       
Net (loss) income, both basic and diluted
  $ (1.01 )   $ (0.31 )   $ (0.13 )   $ 0.24     $ 0.18  
Net (loss) income, both basic and diluted (Rolling 4 Quarters)
    (1.21 )     (0.02 )     0.53       0.92       0.91  
Cash dividends declared
                0.22       0.21       0.22  
Cash dividends declared (Rolling 4 Quarters)
    0.43       0.65       0.86       0.88       0.87  
Book value
    7.77       7.37       8.01       9.90       9.39  
 
                                       
BALANCE SHEET DATA
                                       
Assets
  $ 500,049     $ 493,400     $ 493,365     $ 488,608     $ 489,470  
Investments
    141,773       172,875       191,754       213,430       215,336  
Net loans
    233,096       233,826       243,547       229,059       226,857  
Deposits
    386,169       382,071       379,953       360,754       363,068  
Borrowings
    68,903       68,612       68,148       74,316       68,829  
Subordinated Debt (See Note 8 - Subordinated Debt)
    5,155       5,155       5,155       5,155       5,155  
Shareholders equity
    35,156       33,335       36,028       44,344       42,036  
 
                                       
AVERAGE BALANCES
                                       
Assets
  $ 500,364     $ 493,796     $ 488,707     $ 484,132     $ 489,754  
Investments
    169,883       203,413       216,557       226,087       221,857  
Net loans
    234,016       240,136       232,925       226,667       225,728  
Deposits
    387,891       380,530       366,247       360,897       363,388  
Borrowings
    68,795       68,286       68,625       72,018       70,820  
Subordinated Debt
    5,155       5,155       5,155       5,155       5,155  
Shareholders equity
    34,455       36,043       44,858       40,484       46,260  
 
                                       
ASSET QUALITY RATIOS
                                       
Loans 30 days or more beyond their contractual due date as a percent of total loans
    0.85 %     0.86 %     0.57 %     1.03 %     1.39 %
Underperforming assets (3) as a percentage of:
                                       
Total assets
    0.37       0.46       0.43       0.61       0.55  
Equity plus allowance for loan losses
    4.93       6.26       5.45       6.51       6.23  
Tier I capital
    4.01       4.42       4.03       5.61       5.11  
 
                                       
FINANCIAL RATIOS
                                       
Return on average equity
    (53.38 )%     (15.50 )%     (5.03 )%     10.68 %     6.96 %
Return on average equity (Rolling 4 Quarters)
    (14.07 )     (0.19 )     5.22       8.74       8.33  
Return on average assets
    (3.68 )     (1.13 )     (0.46 )     0.89       0.66  
Return on average assets (Rolling 4 Quarters)
    (1.11 )     (0.02 )     0.48       0.82       0.82  
Effective tax rate
    (35.70 )     (40.80 )     (44.00 )     20.90       16.90  
Net interest margin ratio
    3.03       3.43       3.60       3.58       3.44  
     
(1)  
Rolling 4 quarters is calculated by using the current quarter plus the preceding 3 quarters.
 
(2)  
Basic and diluted earnings per share are based on weighted average shares outstanding adjusted retroactively for stock dividends. Cash dividends per common share are based on actual cash dividends declared, adjusted retroactively for the stock dividends. Book value per common share is based on shares outstanding at each period , adjusted retroactively for the stock dividends.
 
(3)  
Underperforming assets include non accrual loans, OREO and restructured loans.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Financial Review
The following is management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of Cortland Bancorp (the “Company”). The discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report.
Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. In addition to historical information, certain information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other material filed or to be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by the Company) may contain herein, the forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The words “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” or similar terminology identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s beliefs and assumptions, and are based on information currently available to management.
Economic circumstances, the Company’s operations and actual results could differ significantly from those discussed in any forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause or contribute to such differences are changes in the economy and interest rates either nationally or in the Company’s market area; changes in customer preferences and consumer behavior; increased competitive pressures or changes in either the nature or composition of competitors; changes in the legal and regulatory environment; changes in factors influencing liquidity such as expectations regarding the rate of inflation or deflation, currency exchange rates, and other factors influencing market volatility; unforeseen risks associated with other global economic, political and financial factors.
While actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason, even if new information becomes available.
Certain Non GAAP Measures
Certain financial information has been determined by methods other than Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Specifically, certain financial measures are based on core earnings rather than net income. Core earnings exclude income, expense, gains and losses that either is not reflective of ongoing operations or that are not expected to reoccur with any regularity or reoccur with a high degree of uncertainty and volatility. Such information may be useful to both investors and management, and can aid them in understanding the Company’s current performance trends and financial condition. Core earnings are a supplemental tool for analysis and not a substitute for GAAP net income. Reconciliation from GAAP net income to the non GAAP measure of core earnings is shown as part of management’s discussion and analysis of quarterly and year-to-date financial results of operations.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and follow general practices within the industries in which it operates. The most significant accounting policies followed by the Company are presented in “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the 2008 annual report on Form 10-K. Application of these principles requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Some of these policies and related methodologies are more critical than others. There has been no material change in critical accounting estimates since those presented in the 2008 annual report on Form 10-K.
The Company has identified its policy on the allowance for loan losses as being critical because it requires management to make particularly difficult, subjective and/or complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain, and because of the likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or by using different assumptions. In determining the appropriate amount to reserve for potential credit losses, the Company’s banking subsidiary also considers unfunded commitments, such as loan commitments, letter of credit and unused lines of credit.
The classification and accounting for investment securities are discussed in detail in Note 3 of the consolidated Financial Statements presented elsewhere herein. Under SFAS No 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, investment securities must be classified as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading. The appropriate classification is based partially on our ability to hold the securities to maturity and largely on management’s intentions, if any, with respect to either holding or selling the securities. The classification of investment securities is significant since it directly impacts the accounting for unrealized gains and losses on securities. Unrealized gains and losses on trading securities, if any, flow directly through earnings during the periods in which they arise, whereas available-for-sale securities are recorded as a separate component of shareholder’s equity (accumulated other comprehensive income or losses) and do not affect earnings until realized.
The fair values of our investment securities are generally determined by reference to quoted market prices and reliable independent sources. In the absence of observable market inputs related to items such as cash flow assumptions or adjustments to market rates, management judgment is used. Different judgments and assumptions used in pricing could result in different estimates of value.
When the fair value of a security is less than its amortized cost for an extended period, we consider whether there is an other than temporary impairment in the value of the security. If, in management’s judgment, an other-than-temporary-impairment exists, the portion of the loss in value attributable to credit quality is transferred from accumulated other comprehensive loss as an immediate reduction of current earnings and the cost basis of the security is written down by this amount.
We consider the following factors when determining an other-than-temporary-impairment for a security or investment:
   
The length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than amortized cost;
 
   
The financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer;
 
   
The underlying fundamentals of the relevant market and the outlook for such market for the near future;
 
   
Our intent to sell the debt security or whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery; and
 
   
When applicable for purchased beneficial interests, the estimated cash flows of the securities are assessed for adverse changes.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Quarterly, securities are evaluated for other-than-temporary-impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, and Emerging Issues Task Force No. 99-20, Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased and Retained Beneficial Interest in Securitized Financial Assets and FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2. Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary-Impairments. An impairment that is an “other-than-temporary-impairment” is a decline in the fair value of an investment below its amortized cost attributable to factors that indicate the decline will not be recovered over the anticipated holding period of the investment. Other-than-temporary-impairments result in reducing the security’s carrying value by the amount of credit loss. The credit component of the other-than-temporary-impairment loss is realized through the statement of income and the remainder of the loss remains in other comprehensive income.
Investment securities are discussed in more detail in Note 3 and Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and in Management’s Discussion and Analysis on “Analysis of Assets and Liabilities” presented elsewhere.
Executive Summary
Cortland Bancorp (the “Company”) is a bank holding company headquartered in Cortland, Ohio, whose principle activity is to own, manage and supervise the Cortland Savings and Banking Company (“Cortland Banks” or the “Bank”).
Cortland Banks with total assets of $500.0 million at June 30, 2009, is a state charter bank engaged in commercial and retail banking services. The Bank offers a full range of financial services to our local communities with an ongoing strategic focus on commercial banking relationships.
The Bank’s results of operations depend primarily on net interest income, which in part, is a direct result of the market interest rate environment. Net interest income is the difference between the interest income earned on interest bearing assets, and the interest paid on interest bearing liabilities. Net interest income is affected by the shape of the market yield curve, the re-pricing of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities and the pre-payment rate of mortgage related assets. Our results of operation may be affected significantly by general and local economic conditions, particularly those with respect to changes in market interest rates, credit quality, governmental policies and actions of regulatory authority.
Net loss for the first half of 2009 is ($5,995) compared to net income of $1,839 for the first half of 2008. Results for the first half of 2009 were impacted by an other-than-temporary-impairment loss of $11,640. The impairment charges were recognized after determining that the likely future cash flows of these securities had been adversely affected from the previous quarter.
Net interest margin in the first half of 2009 was 3.21% compared to 3.40% year-over-year. The margin decreased in the first half of 2009 compared to the same quarter a year ago as the yields on earning assets decreased. Trends in the mix of earning assets have resulted in a shift to a more asset sensitive balance sheet, or a balance sheet in which assets re-price more quickly than funding costs.

 

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Loan loss reserves were bolstered at year end to account for charge-offs against the allowance and to give recognition to the economy’s steep slide into a serious and likely long lasting recession, with expectations for deterioration on credit quality arising from faltering economic and financial conditions. During the six month period ended June 30, 2009, we recorded an additional provision expense of $216. Loans considered as potential problem loans increased from $14,011 at June 30, 2008 to $32,132 at June 30, 2009. Non accrual loans however, decreased from $2,028 at June 30, 2008 to $724 at June 30, 2009. As a percent of total loans, the allowance was 1.1% at June 30, 2009, compared to 1.0% at December 31, 2008 and 0.68% at June 30, 2008. Annualized net charge-offs were 0.11% of average loans in the first half of 2009 compared to 0.41% year-over-year.
The Company adopted FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 issued by the FASB on April 9, 2009. This new guidance requires that credit-related OTTI be recognized in earnings while noncredit-related OTTI on securities not expected to be sold is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”). Refer to Note 3, Investment Securities, for a further discussion of securities impairment, and the following discussion of trust preferred CDO securities.
Trust Preferred CDO Securities. Between April 08, 2003 and March 17, 2008, the Company invested in multiple investment grade tranches of trust preferred CDO securities. The underlying collateral for the security is pooled trust preferred securities issued by banks, insurance companies and real estate investment trusts geographically dispersed across the United States. The Company holds 32 such separate securities. These securities generally have a floating rate which adjusts to three-month Libor plus a specified margin every quarter. These securities can be called in whole by the issuer after five years or ten years, and had an expected initial life of 10 years and maximum life of 30 years.
At June 30, 2008, all of the trust preferred CDO securities were still investment grade rated, were paying as agreed with no shortfall in principal or interest payments, and were determined not to involve other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”). During the second half of 2008 and through the second quarter of 2009, factors outside the Company’s control impacted the fair value of these securities and will likely continue to do so for the foreseeable future. These factors include but are not limited to: guidance on fair value accounting, issuer credit deterioration, issuer deferral and default rates, potential failure or government seizure of underlying financial institutions or insurance companies, ratings agency actions, regulatory actions. As a result of changes in these and various other factors during the second quarter 2009, Moody’s Investors Service, Fitch Ratings and Standards and Poors downgraded multiple CDO securities, including securities held by the Company. Thirty-one of the securities held by the Company are now considered to be below investment grade, with one security still rated investment grade. The deteriorating economic, credit, and financial conditions experienced in 2008 and 2009 have resulted in illiquid and inactive financial markets and severely depressed prices for these securities.
The Company reviews investment securities on an ongoing basis for the presence of other than temporary impairment (OTTI) with formal reviews performed quarterly. OTTI losses on individual investment securities were recognized during the first quarter 2009 in accordance with FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments”, issued by the FASB on April 9, 2009. This new guidance requires that credit-related OTTI be recognized in earnings while noncredit-related OTTI on securities not expected to be sold is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI). The Credit-related OTTI recognized in earnings during the first quarter 2009 related to securities recently other than temporarily impaired. The credit-related OTTI recognized during the first quarter 2009 was $3.7 million and was solely related to available-for-sale securities newly deemed other than temporarily having a book value of $11.5 million. Noncredit-related impairment these securities, which are not expected to be sold, was $6.6 million and was recognized in OCI during the first quarter 2009.

 

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To determine the extent of impairment at June 30, 2009, we considered various factors and used a discounted cash flow analysis. Among the factors considered were: how much fair value has declined below cost; length of time the decline in fair value has existed; financial condition of the underlying issuers; reasons attributable for the decline in value; changes in credit ratings; projected payments on the securities; and changes in laws/regulations affecting the securities. Cash flow modeling was performed to determine if the present value of the cash flows expected on each security were still equivalent to the original cash flows projected on the security when purchased. The cash flows on 19 of the 32 trust preferred CDO securities were equivalent to the original cash flows projected when the security was purchased as there have been no principal or interest shortfalls on the 19 securities. In general, the cash flows were modeled under a base model scenario, which included assumptions for annual defaults, prepayments percentages and recovery percentages on the issuers on the underlying trust preferred securities. The cash flow analysis supports our assertion that there was no change in the present value of cash flows for 19 of the 32 securities. We also used a stress analysis on the securities to determine how much in additional deferrals/defaults must occur before the security will experience a change in cash flows. We determined that the decline in fair value below amortized cost is temporary for 19 of the 32 securities based on management’s assessment of the factors, projected full recoverability of the cash flows, results of stress analysis, and that the Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities before recovery of its amortized cost basis. We will continue to evaluate our trust preferred CDO securities portfolio for OTTI on a quarterly basis.
The valuation of our trust preferred CDO securities portfolio has decreased substantially as a result of the current credit crisis and lack of liquidity in the financial markets. Our review indicated that current market prices for these trust preferred CDO securities have been adversely affected by a significant reduction in liquidity, deterioration in the credit quality of underlying issuers of collateral, and the forecast that defaults on various securities will increase in the declining economy. There are limited trades in these securities and we believe the majority of investors in such instruments have decided not to participate in the market unless they are required to sell as a result of liquidation, bankruptcy, or other forced or distressed conditions. Sales occur so infrequently that there are no regular bid and ask prices. We were informed that recent trades are essentially from distressed sales where the seller must liquidate their position and accept what is offered. As a result of these factors, the current fair value of our trust preferred CDO securities is substantially less than what we believe is indicated by the performance of the collateral underlying the securities and calculations of expected cash flows.
At June 30, 2009, the Company reviewed a variety of alternative pricing information including pricing provided by independent investment banking/brokerage and financial consulting sources. At June 30, 2009, the Company valued the trust preferred CDO securities using values provided by an independent investment banking/brokerage firm. The estimates of fair value are predominately based on a review of the securities and any recent sales activity of the same or similar securities, and are considered to be representative of the price at which the security could be sold in the current inactive and illiquid market. The general methodology includes the following:
The CDO valuations were derived by an independent third party valuation service. Their approach to determining fair value involved these steps:
  1.  
The credit quality of the collateral is estimated using average probability of default values for each issuer (adjusted for rating levels).
 
  2.  
The default probabilities also considered the potential for correlation among issuers within the same industry (e.g. banks with other banks).
 
  3.  
The cash flows were forecast for the underlying collateral and applied to each CDO tranche to determine the resulting distribution among the securities.

 

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  4.  
The expected cash flows were discounted to calculate the present value of the security.
 
  5.  
The effective discount rates on all overall basis generally range from 3.07% to 32.65% and are highly dependent upon the credit quality of the collateral, the relative position of the tranche in the capital structure of the CDO and the prepayment assumptions.
Based on its analysis, the Company currently believes that a weighted average value of approximately $0.34 per $1.00 of par value is representative of the fair value of the entire trust preferred CDO securities portfolio, as of June 30, 2009. In comparison, as of December 31, 2008, management reported a weighted average value of approximately $0.43 per $1.00 of par value as representative of the fair value of the entire trust preferred securities portfolio.
Based upon the results of our impairment testing and determination of fair value, as of June 30, 2009, our trust preferred CDO securities, had a fair value of $11.4 million and a par value of $35.1 million at June 30, 2009. At June 30, 2009, the Company had thirteen securities on which the analysis indicated other-than-temporary impairment. These thirteen securities had impairment losses of $14.3 million, of which $10.8 million was recorded as expense and $3.5 million was recorded in other comprehensive loss.
As discussed above, the fair value of the remaining 19 trust preferred CDO securities also reflect a significant discount to cost. However, based on management’s analysis, these securities were not considered to have OTTI at June 30, 2009. In the event that any of these 19 trust preferred CDO securities are determined to be OTTI in the future, OTTI charges will need to be recorded against earnings. These 19 trust preferred CDO securities had a weighted average fair value estimated by us to be $9.02 million, or approximately $0.51 for every $1.00 of par value, as of June 30, 2009.
At June 30, 2009, the Company recognized $815 of other-than-temporary losses attributable to its General Motors Corporation Corporate Securities with a cost basis of $1,102. The impairment charges were recognized due to the fact that General Motors filed for government-assisted Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on June 1, 2009. On July 10, 2009, a new entity, NGMCO, Inc purchased the ongoing operations and trademarks from GM. The purchasing company in turn changed its name from NGMCO, Inc to General Motors Company, marking the emergence of a new operation from the “pre-packaged” Chapter 11 reorganization. Under the reorganization process, termed a 363 sale, the purchaser of the assets of a company in bankruptcy proceedings is able to obtain approval for the purchase from the court prior to the submission of a re-organization plan, free of liens and other claims.
During the remainder of 2009, maintaining the Company’s well-capitalized position will be a primary focus. On March 2, 2009, the company announced the board’s decision to curtail the regular quarterly cash dividend and to declare a quarterly stock dividend of 1% payable on April 1, 2009. Until the economy and the financial industry emerge from this challenging environment, the Company’s board of directors deems it only prudent to conserve capital.

 

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(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Liquidity
The central role of the Company’s liquidity management is to (1) ensure sufficient liquid funds to meet the normal transaction requirements of its customers, (2) take advantage of market opportunities requiring flexibility and speed, and (3) provide a cushion against unforeseen liquidity needs.
Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that we may not be able to satisfy current or future financial commitments, or may become unduly reliant on alternative funding sources. The objective of liquidity management is to ensure we have the ability to fund balance sheet growth and meet deposit and debt obligations in a timely and cost-effective manner. Management monitors liquidity through a regular review of asset and liability maturities, funding sources, and loan and deposit forecasts. We maintain strategic and contingency liquidity plans to ensure sufficient available funding to satisfy requirements for balance sheet growth, properly manage capital markets’ funding sources and to address unexpected liquidity requirements.
Principal sources of liquidity for the Company include assets considered relatively liquid, such as interest-bearing deposits in other banks, such as the Federal Reserve Bank, federal funds sold, cash and due from banks, as well as cash flows from maturities and repayments of loans, investment securities and mortgage-backed securities.
Along with its liquid assets, the Company has other sources of liquidity available to it, which help to ensure that adequate funds are available as needed. These other sources include, but are not limited to, the ability to obtain deposits through the adjustment of interest rates, the purchasing of federal funds, borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and access to the Federal Reserve Discount Window.
Cash and cash equivalents increased by $73,076 from June 30, 2008 and increased by $65,776 from levels measured at year-end. The changes are mainly attributable to the deposit balance at the Federal Reserve Bank which increased by $85,646 from June 30, 2008 and $67,851 from year-end, as the Company has elected to maintain increased cash reserves at the current time. Operating activities provided cash of $2,577 and $2,223 during the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Key differences stem mainly from: 1) a decrease in net income of $7,834 compared to June 30, 2008; 2) loans held for sale decreased by $97 at June 30, 2009 as compared to an increase of $61 at June 30, 2008; 3) gains on the call of investments were $169 at June 30, 2009 compared to $82 at June 30, 2008; 4) amortization, accretion and depreciation on securities were $352 in 2009 compared to $362 in 2008; 5) provisions for loan loss were $216 at June 30, 2009 compared to $390 at June 30, 2008; 6) other real estate gains of $15 were recorded at June 30, 2009 compared to a $51 gain at June 30, 2008, and 7) deferred tax benefit at June 30, 2009 increased by $4,006 compared to a $4 increase at June 30, 2008. The deferred tax benefit at June 30, 2009 was due mainly to the tax benefit of the other-than-temporary-impairment charge of $11,640. Refer to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for a summary of the sources and uses of cash for investing and financing activities for June 30, 2009 and 2008.
The following table details the cash flows from operating activities:
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    June 30,  
    2009     2008  
Net Income (loss)
  $ (5,995 )   $ 1,839  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
               
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
    352       362  
Provision for loan loss
    216       390  
Investment securities losses (gains), net
    (169 )     (82 )
Impairment losses
    11,640          
Other real estate (gains) losses, net
    (15 )     (51 )
Impact of loans held for sale
    97       (61 )
Deferred tax
    (4,006 )     (4 )
Changes in other assets and liabilities
    457       (170 )
 
           
Net cash flows from operating activities
  $ 2,577     $ 2,223  
 
           

 

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Capital Resources
The capital management function is a continuous process which consists of providing capital for both the current financial position and the anticipated future growth of the Company. Central to this process is internal equity generation, particularly through earnings retention. Internal capital generation is measured as the annualized rate of return on equity, exclusive of any appreciation or depreciation relating to available for sale securities, multiplied by the percentage of earnings retained. Internally generated capital retained by the Company measured (25.9%) for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and (2.6%) for the six months ended June 30, 2008. Overall capital (a figure which reflects the cumulative adjustment to retained earnings, earnings, dividends paid, common stock issued, treasury shares purchased, treasury shares reissued and the net change in the estimated fair value of available for sale securities) decreased at an annual rate of 4.84%, primarily due to unrealized losses on available for sale investment securities. Capital remains within regulatory requirements for “well capitalized” financial institutions.
Risk-based standards for measuring capital adequacy require banks and bank holding companies to maintain capital based on “risk-adjusted” assets. Categories of assets with potentially higher credit risk require more capital than assets with lower risk. In addition, banks and bank holding companies are required to maintain capital to support, on a risk-adjusted basis, certain off-balance sheet activities such as standby letters of credit and interest rate swaps.
Risk-based standards also classify capital into two tiers, referred to as Tier 1 and Tier 2. The Company’s Tier 1 capital consists of common shareholders’ equity (excluding any gain or loss on available for sale debt securities) plus subordinated notes payable to the unconsolidated trust that issued trust preferred securities net of the bank holding Company’s investment in the trust less intangible assets and the net unrealized loss on equity securities with readily determinable fair values. Tier 2 capital includes the allowance for loan and lease losses and the allowance for credit losses on off balance sheet credit exposures reduced for certain regulatory limitations.
In April 2009, the FFIEC issued additional instructions for reporting of direct credit substitutions that have been downgraded below investment grade. Included in the definition of a direct credit substitute are mezzanine and subordinated tranches of collateralized debt obligations and non agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations. Adopting these instructions for the June 30, 2009 period results in an increase in total risk weighted assets with an attendant decrease in the risk-based capital and Tier 1 risk based capital ratios.
As a result of the decline in value of our trust preferred CDO securities the regulatory capital levels of the Bank have come under significant pressure. As a result of investment downgrades by the rating agencies during the first and second quarter, 31 of the 32 trust preferred CDO and the General Motors corporate securities were rated as “highly speculative grade” debt securities. As a consequence, the Bank is required to maintain higher levels of regulatory risk-based capital for these securities due to the greater perceived risk of default by the underlying bank and insurance company issuers. Specifically, regulatory guidance requires the Bank to apply a higher “risk weighting formula” for these securities to calculate its regulatory capital ratios. The result of that calculation increased the Bank’s risk-weighted assets for these securities to $112.4 million, well above the $35.1 million in amortized cost of these securities as of June 30, 2009, thereby significantly diluting the regulatory capital ratios. Upon applying the higher level of risk weighted assets to the Banks’ regulatory capital ratios, the calculated ratios are as follows at June 30, 2009: a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.10% (compared to a “well capitalized” threshold of 5.0%); a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 12.37% (compared to a “well capitalized threshold of 6.00%); and a total risk based capital ratio of 13.07% (compared to a “well capitalized threshold of 10.00% and an “adequately capitalized” threshold of 8.00%)

 

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(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Risk based capital standards require a minimum ratio of 8% of qualifying total capital to risk-adjusted total assets with at least 4% constituting Tier 1 capital. Capital qualifying as Tier 2 capital is limited to 100% of Tier 1 capital. All banks and bank holding companies are also required to maintain a minimum leverage capital ratio (Tier 1 capital to total average assets) in the range of 3% to 4%, subject to regulatory guidelines. Capital ratios remained within regulatory minimums for “well capitalized” financial institutions.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA) required banking regulatory agencies to revise risk-based capital standards to ensure that they adequately account for the following additional risks: interest rate, concentration of credit, and non traditional activities. Accordingly, regulators will subjectively consider an institution’s exposure to declines in the economic value of its capital due to changes in interest rates in evaluating capital adequacy. The table below illustrates the Company’s risk weighted capital ratios at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
                 
    June 30, 2009     December 31, 2008  
 
Tier 1 Capital
  $ 46,336     $ 52,045  
Tier 2 Capital
    2,633       2,476  
 
           
TOTAL QUALIFYING CAPITAL
  $ 48,969     $ 54,521  
 
           
 
               
Risk Adjusted
               
Total Assets (*)
  $ 374,526     $ 317,861  
Tier 1 Risk-Based
Capital Ratio
    12.37 %     16.37 %
Total Risk-Based
Capital Ratio
    13.07 %     17.15 %
Tier 1 Risk-Based
               
Capital to Average Assets (Leverage Capital Ratio)
    9.10 %     10.58 %
     
(*)  
Includes off-balance sheet exposures.
Assets, less intangibles and the net unrealized market value adjustment of investment securities available for sale, averaged $508,954 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and $492,033 for the year ended December 31, 2008.
In management’s opinion, as supported by the data in the table below, the Company met all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008. As of those dates, Cortland Bancorp was “well capitalized” under regulatory prompt corrective action provisions.
                                 
    Actual Regulatory     Regulatory Capital Ratio  
    Capital Ratios as of:     requirements to be:  
    June 30,     December 31,     Well     Adequately  
    2009     2008     Capitalized     Capitalized  
 
Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets
    13.07 %     17.15 %     10.00 %     8.00 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
    12.37 %     16.37 %     6.00 %     4.00 %
Tier 1 capital to average assets
    9.10 %     10.58 %     5.00 %     4.00 %
On March 2, 2009, the Company announced that, at the February 24, 2009 meeting, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly stock dividend of 1% payable on April 1, 2009 to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2009. The regular quarterly cash dividend, which most recently had been paid at the rate of $0.22 per share had been curtailed.
On May 26, 2009, the Board of Directors of Cortland Bancorp (CLDB) and The Cortland Savings and Banking Company (Cortland Banks), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CLDB, adopted a resolution authorizing President and Chief Executive Officer Lawrence A. Fantauzzi to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland (Federal Reserve). The MOU which was executed June 1, 2009, requires CLDB and Cortland Banks to obtain the Federal Reserve’s approval prior to paying any dividends.

 

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(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
First Six Months of 2009 as Compared to First Six Months of 2008
                                                 
    INTEREST MARGIN YTD  
    June 30, 2009             June 30, 2008        
    Average             Average     Average             Average  
    Balance (1)     Interest     Rate     Balance (1)     Interest     Rate  
INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS
                                               
 
                                               
Federal funds sold and other earning assets
  $ 52,929     $ 68       0.3 %   $ 11,624     $ 144       2.5 %
Investment securities (1) (2)
    186,557       5,005       5.4 %     224,850       6,366       5.7 %
Loans (2) (3)
    239,594       7,653       6.4 %     225,477       7,793       6.9 %
 
                                       
Total interest-earning assets
  $ 479,080     $ 12,726       5.3 %   $ 461,951     $ 14,303       6.2 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES
                                               
 
                                               
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 63,105     $ 281       0.9 %   $ 47,206     $ 345       1.5 %
Savings
    83,836       332       0.8 %     76,019       400       1.1 %
Time
    179,389       2,909       3.3 %     181,267       3,956       4.4 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Total interest-bearing deposits
    326,330       3,522       2.2 %     304,492       4,701       3.1 %
Federal funds purchased
                            310       7       4.4 %
Other borrowings
    68,542       1,414       4.2 %     71,296       1, 597       4.5 %
Subordinated debt
    5,155       77       3.0 %     5,155       135       5.2 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  $ 400,027     $ 5,013       2.5 %   $ 381,253     $ 6,440       3.4 %
 
                                       
Net interest income
          $ 7,713                     $ 7,863          
 
                                           
Net interest rate spread (4)
                    2.8 %                     2.8 %
 
                                           
Net interest margin (5)
                    3.2 %                     3.4 %
 
                                           
     
(1)  
Includes both taxable and tax exempt securities.
 
(2)  
Tax exempt interest is shown on a tax equivalent basis for proper comparison using a statutory federal income tax rate of 34%.
The tax equivalent income adjustment for loans and investments is $42 and $322 for June 2009 and $39 and $354 for June 2008.
 
(3)  
Includes applicable loan origination and commitment fees, net of deferred origination cost amortization.
 
(4)  
Interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on earning assets and the rate paid on interest bearing deposits.
 
(5)  
Interest margin is calculated by dividing the difference between total interest earned and total interest expensed by total interest-earning assets.
Analysis of Net Interest Income for the First Six Months
Net interest income, the principal source of the Company’s earnings, is the amount by which interest and fees generated by interest-earning assets, primarily loans and investment securities, exceed the interest cost of deposits and borrowed funds. On a fully taxable equivalent, net interest income measured $7,713 at June 30, 2009 and $7,863 at June 30, 2008. During the recent reporting period the net interest margin ratio registered 3.21% at June 30, 2009 and 3.40% at June 30, 2008.
The decrease in interest income, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, of $1,577 is the product of a 3.7% year-over-year increase in average earning assets and an 88 basis point decrease in interest rates earned. The decrease in interest expense of $1,427 was a product of an 86 basis point decrease in rates paid offset slightly by a 4.9% increase in interest-bearing liabilities. The net result was a 1.9% decrease in net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis and a 19 basis point decrease in the Company’s net interest margin ratio.
Interest and dividend income on securities registered a decrease of $1,329 or 22.1%, during the six months ended June 30, 2009 when compared to 2008. On a fully taxable equivalent basis, income on investment securities decreased by $1,361 or 21.4%. The average invested balances in securities decreased by $38,293 or 17.0% from the levels of a year ago. The decrease in the average balance of investment securities resulted from a management decision to not reinvest all of the proceeds from called securities that were realized in 2008 and 2009. During the first six months ended June 30, 2009, $215 in investment securities were purchased while $46,064 of investment securities were called by the issuer or matured, and in the second quarter of 2008 $31,760 in investment securities were purchased while $52,103 were called by the issuer or matured. There were no sales of investment securities in 2008 or 2009. The decrease in the average balance of investment securities was accompanied by a 28 basis point decrease in the tax equivalent yield of the portfolio.

 

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CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Interest and fees on loans decreased by $143 or 1.8%, while on a fully taxable equivalent basis, income on loans decreased by $140 or 1.8%, for the six months of 2009 compared to 2008. A $14,117 increase in the average balance of the loan portfolio, or 6.3%, was accompanied by a 53 basis point decrease in the portfolio’s tax equivalent yield. This increase in the average loan portfolio balance is a direct result of efforts to increase market share. The Company has benefited from new loan referrals from existing customers as well as from a customer testimonial advertising and marketing campaign which has generated interest in the Company’s line of products and services.
Other interest income decreased by $76 from the same period a year ago. The average balance of federal funds sold and other money market funds increased by $41,305, or 355.3%. The yield decreased by 224 basis points during the first six months of 2009 compared to 2008, as a result of Federal Reserve monetary policy.
Average interest-bearing demand deposits and money market accounts increased by $15,899 while savings increased by $7,817. Total interest paid on these products was $613 a $132 decrease from last year. The average rate paid on these products decreased by 37 basis points in the aggregate. The average balance of time deposit products decreased by $1,878 as the average rate paid decreased by 111 basis points, from 4.4% to 3.3%. Interest expense decreased on time deposits by $1,047 from the prior year.
Compared to last year, average borrowings, subordinated debt and federal funds purchased decreased by $2,754, while the average rate paid on borrowings decreased by 47 basis points.
Net interest income after provision for loan losses was reduced by $216 of provisions for loan losses recognized in 2009 compared to $390 recognized at June 30, 2008. The amount charged to operations as a provision to loan loss in the first six months of 2009, was made to account for charge-offs against the allowance, and to also account for management’s assessment of the increased credit risk in the commercial real estate and commercial loan portfolios and the current economic environment.
Analysis of Other Income, Other Expense and Federal Income Tax for the First Six Months
Other income from all sources decreased by $11,422 from the same period a year ago. Gains on 1-4 residential mortgage loans sold in the secondary mortgage market increased by $169 from the same period a year ago due to an increase in loan sales activity. This increase in loan sales activity for the first half of 2009 as compared to 2008 is attributable to the significant decline in mortgage interest rates during the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first half of 2009. Gains on securities called and net gains on the sale of available for sale investment securities increased by $87 from year ago levels. With rates falling during the quarter, U.S. Government agencies and corporations elected to call an increasing number of issues. The Bank held several of these issues at a discount and thus recognized a gain when they were called. 2009 gains were offset by an $11,640 impairment loss attributable to Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDO’s), representing pools of trust preferred debt primarily issued by bank holding companies, and insurance companies and General Motors bonds. (See Note 3-Investment Securities and General Motors Bonds). Fees for other customer services decreased by $47. Gain on the sale of Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) was $15 at June 30, 2009, a decrease of $36 from the gain of $51 recorded at June 30, 2008. This gain in 2008 was on the sale of one property that was held in OREO since 2007. Other sources of non-recurring non-interest income increased by $45 from the same period a year ago. This latter income category is subject to fluctuation due to the non-recurring nature of the items.
Total other expenses in the first six months were $6,837 in 2009 compared to $6,414 in 2008, an increase of $423 or 6.6%. Full time equivalent employment averaged 161 during the first six months of 2009 and 2008. Salaries and benefits increased by $82, or 2.3%, from the similar period a year ago. This increase is due to increases in employee benefits, primarily hospitalization.

 

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CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
For the first six months of 2009, state and local taxes decreased by $65. Occupancy and equipment expense decreased by $26 or 2.7%.
Insurance premiums paid to the FDIC increased by $496. The increase is primarily due to the increase in the rates banks pay for deposit insurance. Deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to a maximum amount, which is generally $250,000 (in effect until December 31, 2013) per depositor subject to aggregation rules. As an FDIC-insured institution, the Bank is required to pay deposit insurance premium assessments to the FDIC. The FDIC adopted a Restoration Plan to restore the reserve ratio of the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) to 1.15%. Effective April 1, 2009, the Restoration Plan provides base assessment rate adjustments. In addition, under an interim rule, the FDIC imposed a five basis point emergency special assessment on insured depository institutions on June 30, 2009. The special assessment is payable on September 30, 2009. The amount of the special assessment for any institution will not exceed 10 basis points times the institutions assessment base for the second quarter of 2009. The interim rule also authorizes the FDIC to impose an additional emergency special assessment after June 30, 2009, of up to 10 basis points, if necessary to maintain public confidence in federal deposit insurance. Based upon the Restoration Plan, the emergency assessment on June 30, 2009 and the proposed five basis point additional emergency special assessment after June 30, 2009, the Company anticipates its FDIC insurance expense will continue to adversely impact operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2009.
All other expense categories decreased by 4.1%, or $64 as a group. This expense category is subject to fluctuation due to non-recurring items.
Loss before income tax benefit amounted to $(9,507) for the first six months of 2009 compared to income before income tax of $2,285 for the similar period of 2008. The effective tax rate for the first six months was (36.9)% in 2009 and 19.5% in 2008, resulting in income tax benefit of $3,512 and expense of $446 respectively. The provision for income taxes differs from the amount of income tax determined applying the applicable U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to pre-tax income as a result of the following differences:
                 
    SIX MONTHS ENDED  
    June 30,  
    2009     2008  
 
Provision at statutory rate
  $ (3,232 )   $ 777  
Add (Deduct):
               
Tax effect of non-taxable income
    (314 )     (382 )
Tax effect of non-deductible expense
    34       51  
 
           
Federal income tax (benefit) expense
  $ (3,512 )   $ 446  
 
           
Net loss for the first six months registered $(5,995) in 2009 compared to net income $1,839 in 2008, representing per share amounts of $(1.32) in 2009 and $0.41 in 2008. There were no cash dividends declared in 2009 compared to $0.43 in 2008.

 

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CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Core earnings (earnings before other–than-temporary impairment charge, gains on loans sold, investment securities sold or called, other real estate losses and certain other non-recurring items such as the FDIC special assessment) decreased by $151 or 8.7%, in the first six months of 2009 compared to 2008 primarily due to increased FDIC assessment rates. Core earnings for the first six months of 2009 were $1,588 compared to $1,739 for the same six month period in 2008. Core earnings per share were $0.35 at June 30, 2009 and $0.39 at June 30, 2008. The following is reconciliation between core earnings and earnings as reported under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP earnings):
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    June 30,  
    2009     2008  
GAAP Earnings or loss
  $ (5,995 )   $ 1,839  
Investment security losses (gains)-net
    (169 )     (82 )
Impairment losses on investment securities
    11,640          
Gain on sale of loans
    (190 )     (21 )
(Gain) Loss on sale of other real estate
    (15 )     (51 )
Loss on disposition of fixed assets
            2  
FDIC special assessment
    224          
Tax effect of adjustments
    (3,907 )     52  
 
           
Core Earnings
  $ 1,588     $ 1,739  
 
           
 
               
Core earnings per share
  $ 0.35     $ 0.39  

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Analysis of Assets and Liabilities
Our earning assets are comprised of investment securities, loans and loans held for sale, deposits at financial institutions, mainly the Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Funds. Earning assets were $463,733 at June 30, 2009, an increase of 2.2% from June 30, 2008, which was $453,847, and an increase of 1.6% since December 31, 2008, which stood at $456,220.
Total cash and cash equivalents increased by $65,776 from year-end, and by $73,076 from the twelve month period ending June 30, 2008. This is due mainly to deposits held at the Federal Reserve Bank, which increased by $67,859 from year-end and increased by $76,208 from June 30, 2008. Bank management has elected to employ a higher level of deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank which are now interest bearing to achieve a higher level of short-term liquidity needed to support loan demand, and compensate for poorly functioning credit markets.
We classify investment securities as available-for-sale to give management the flexibility to sell the securities prior to maturity, if needed, based on fluctuating interest rates or changes in our funding requirements. However, we also have some securities in our held-to-maturity investment portfolio.
At June 30, 2009, the investment securities portfolio was $141,773 compared to $215,336 at June 30, 2008, a decrease of $73,563 or 34.2%. Investment securities decreased $49,981 compared to December 31, 2008, a decrease of 26.1%. This decrease is primarily attributable to security calls and principle paydowns. Investment securities represented 30.6% of earning assets at June 30, 2009, compared to 47.4% at June 30, 2008, and 42.0% at December 31, 2008. The Bank’s management elected not to reinvest all of the proceeds from called securities that were realized during the six months ended June 30, 2009 and the end of 2008. The investment portfolio represented 36.7% of each deposit dollar, down from 59.3% a year ago and 50.5% at year end levels.
The investment securities available-for-sale portfolio had unrealized losses net of unrealized gains of $9,429 at June 30, 2009 and $9,370 at June 30, 2008, a decrease of $7.4 million compared to net unrealized losses of $16.8 million at December 31, 2008. Contributing to the volatility in net unrealized losses over the past twelve months are changes in interest rates and an inactive market for certain securities as discussed in Note 9 to the financial statements. An $11.6 million other-than-temporary-impairment was recorded during the first half of 2009 related to thirteen pooled trust preferred securities and investments in General Motors Corporation bonds.
The annualized yields on investments securities, on a taxable equivalent basis, were 5.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to 5.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2008, and 5.6% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008. Quarter to date annualized yields on investment securities on a taxable equivalent basis were 5.3% for June 30, 2009, 5.6% for June 30, 2008 and 5.5% for December 31, 2008.
Loans net of the allowance for losses increased by $6,239 during the twelve month period from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009, and decreased by $10,451 from year-end. Gross loans as a percentage of earning assets stood at 50.8% as of June 30, 2009, 50.3% at June 30, 2008 and 53.9% as of December 31, 2008. The loan to deposit ratio at the end of the first six months of 2009 was 61.0% as compared to 62.9% for the same period a year ago. The increase in loans from June 30, 2008 primarily resulted from efforts to increase market share. The Company benefited from new loan referrals from existing customers as well as from a customer testimonial advertising and marketing campaign which has generated interest in the Company’s line of products and services. The decrease from year end was due in part to a single 90 day term commercial loan for $7,755 that closed in December 2008 and was fully secured by a segregated deposit account with the Bank. The loan matured in the first quarter of 2009. At June 30, 2009 the loan loss allowance of $2,556 represented approximately 1.1% of outstanding loans, and at June 30, 2008 the loan loss allowance of $1,554 represented approximately 0.7% of outstanding loans. The loan loss allowance at December 31, 2008 of $2,470 represented approximately 1.0% of outstanding loans.

 

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CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
During the first six months, loan charge-offs were $207 in 2009 compared to $518 in 2008, while the recovery of previously charged-off loans amounted to $77 in 2009 compared to $61 in 2008. Non-accrual loans at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 represented 0.3% of the loan portfolio compared to 0.9% at June 30, 2008.
Charge-offs of specific problem loans, as well as for smaller balance homogeneous loans, are recorded periodically during the year. The number of loan accounts and the amount of charge-off associated with account balances vary from period to period as loans are deemed uncollectible by management.
Premises and equipment decreased by $203 from year-end and increased by $259 from June 30, 2008. The increase year-over-year from 2008 is mainly due to the purchase of property and construction of a new banking office in North Lima, Ohio. This branch opened in November of 2008, and replaced an existing leased bank location.
Other assets increased by $1,311 or 12.0% from year-end and $4,103 or 50.6% from June 30, 2008. Other real estate owned stood at $720 in June 2009 as compared to $809 at December 31, 2008 and $568 at June 30, 2008. Net deferred tax assets measured $7,960 at June 30, 2009, $6,456 at December 31, 2008 and $3,430 at June 30, 2008, primarily reflecting an increase in deferred tax benefits arising from unrealized losses on available for sale investment securities, the increase in provision for loan loss from June 2008,and an other-than-temporary impairment loss recognized in the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first half of 2009. Interest receivable on investments and loans stood at $2,034 at June 30, 2009, $2,637 at December 31, 2008 and $2,676 at June 30, 2008. Bank owned life insurance had a cash surrender value of $12,980 at June 30, 2009, $12,748 at December 31, 2008 and $12,515 at June 30, 2008.
Non interest-bearing deposits decreased by $435 from year-end and increased by $1,998 from twelve months ago. Interest-bearing deposits increased by $6,651 from year-end and increased by $21,103 from June 30, 2008. The increase from June 30, 2008 is made up mainly of an increase in super passbook savings accounts of $6,656 and a $14,486 increase in money market accounts.
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other short term borrowings increased by $755 from year-end and by $74 from June 30, 2008.
Other liabilities measured $4,666 at June 30, 2009, $4,081 at December 31, 2008 and $10,382 at June 30, 2008. The two major components in other liabilities are accrued interest on deposits and borrowings which measured $893 at June 30, 2009, $966 at December 31, 2008 and $1,144 at June 30, 2008. The other large component is accrued expense which measured $3,053 at June 30, 2009, $3,020 at December 31, 2008 and $2,366 at June 30, 2008. The largest item in this category is accrued expense for post-retirement benefits. At June 30, 2008 there was also a $6,240 liability for securities to settle, which accounts for the large fluctuation.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Second Quarter of 2009 as Compared to Second Quarter of 2008
                                                 
    INTEREST MARGIN QTD  
    June 30, 2009             June 30, 2008        
    Average             Average     Average             Average  
    Balance (1)     Interest     Rate     Balance (1)     Interest     Rate  
INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS
                                               
 
Federal funds sold and other money market funds
  $ 75,331     $ 48       0.3 %   $ 12,799     $ 65       2.1 %
 
Investment securities (1) (2)
    169,883       2,233       5.3 %     221,857       3,108       5.6 %
Loans (2) (3)
    236,553       3,777       6.4 %     227,222       3,868       6.8 %
 
                                       
Total interest-earning assets
  $ 481,767     $ 6,058       5.1 %   $ 461,878     $ 7,041       6.1 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES
                                               
 
                                               
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 63,972     $ 118       0.7 %   $ 50,071     $ 164       1.3 %
Savings
    85,613       148       0.7 %     77,273       204       1.1 %
Time
    180,219       1,421       3.2 %     179,252       1,856       4.2 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Total interest-bearing deposits
    329,804       1,687       2.1 %     306,596       2,224       2.9 %
 
                                               
Federal funds purchased
                                               
Subordinated Debt
    5,155       34       2.7 %     5,155       56       4.3 %
 
                                               
Other borrowings
    68,795       711       4.2 %     70,820       771       4.4 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  $ 403,754     $ 2,432       2.4 %   $ 382,571     $ 3,051       3.2 %
 
                                       
Net interest income
          $ 3,626                     $ 3,990          
 
                                           
Net interest rate spread (4)
                    2.7 %                     2.9 %
 
                                           
Net interest margin (5)
                    3.0 %                     3.4 %
 
                                           
     
(1)  
Includes both taxable and tax exempt securities
 
(2)  
Tax exempt interest is shown on a tax equivalent basis for proper comparison using a statutory federal income tax rate of 34%.
 
   
The tax equivalent income adjustment for loans and investments is $17 and $160 for June 2009 and $19 and $178 for June 2008.
 
(3)  
Includes loan origination and commitment fees.
 
(4)  
Interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on earning assets and the rate paid on interest bearing deposits.
 
(5)  
Interest margin is calculated by dividing the difference between total interest earned and total interest expensed by total interest-earning assets.
Analysis of Net Interest Income for the Second Quarter
Tax equivalent net interest income for the Company during the second quarter of 2009 decreased by $353 an 8.9% decrease from the second quarter of 2008. The yield on earning assets decreased by 103 basis points while second quarter average earning assets increased by 4.3%, or $19,889, when compared to a year ago. The result was a decrease in tax equivalent interest income of $983. The rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased by 79 basis points from the same quarter a year ago, while second quarter average interest-bearing liabilities increased by $21,183 when compared to a year ago, resulting in a decrease in total interest expense of $619. The net interest margin ratio for the quarter registered 3.0% , down 41 basis points from last year’s second quarter.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in Thousands, except for per share amounts)
Analysis of Other Income, Other Expense and Federal Income Tax for the Second Quarter
Loan charge-offs during the quarter were $141 in 2009 compared to $273 in 2008, while the recovery of previously charged-off loans amounted to $47 during the second quarter of 2009 compared to $26 in the same period of 2008. The Company’s provision for loan losses during the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $65 and $315 in the second quarter of 2008. Charge-offs of specific problem loans, as well as for smaller balance homogeneous loans, are recorded periodically during the year. The number of loan accounts and the amount of charge-off associated with account balances vary from period to period as loans are deemed uncollectible by management. The balance of the allowance for loan loss and provisions to the loan loss allowance are based on an assessment of both the risk of loss and the amount of loss on loans within the loan portfolio. During the first two quarters of 2009, the amount charged to operations as a provision for loan loss was increased to account for the increase in charge-offs against the allowance, as well as an increase in loan balances recorded in the portfolio, expected losses on specific problem loans and several qualitative factors including factors specific to the local economy and to industries operating in the local market. The company has allocated a portion of the allowance for a number of specific problem loans through the first six months of 2008, but has not experienced significant deterioration in any loan type including the residential real estate portfolios or the commercial loan portfolio as some peer banking company’s have experienced, and accordingly has not added any special provision for these loan types.
Other income decreased by $7,723 from a year ago. The largest reason for this decrease is an other than temporary impairment loss in the amount of $7,912 recorded in the second quarter of 2009 attributable to CDO’s and investments in General Motor Corporation bonds. This was offset slightly by an increase in gains on investment securities of $73. Fees for customer services decreased by $30. Non-taxable income on bank owned life insurance policies increased by $8 reflecting increases in the investment yields associated with these policies. The net gain on loans sold during the quarter amounted to $119, compared to $11 a year ago, an increase of $108 due to an increase in loan sales activity. This increase in loan sales activity for the second quarter of 2009 as compared to 2008 is attributable to the significant decline in mortgage interest rates during the fourth quarter of 2008 and through the first half of 2009. There was a $29 gain on the sale of other real estate.
Total other non-interest expenses in the second quarter were $3,557 in 2009 compared to $3,257 in 2008, an increase of $300 or 9.2%. Salaries and benefits constituted a $31 increase, or 1.7%. State and local taxes decreased by $31 compared to the second quarter of 2008. FDIC expense increased by $427 due to assessment rate increases and a one time special assessment for the second quarter of 2009. Net occupancy expense decreased by $38. Bank exam and audit fees increased by $17, or 18.3%, mainly due to the timing of expenses associated with the implementation of the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Other expenses decreased by $106 or 14.6%. This expense category is subject to fluctuation due to non-recurring items.
Loss before income tax benefit during the second quarter amounted to $(7,148) in 2009 compared to income before income tax expense of $969 in 2008. Income tax benefit for the second quarter of 2009 was $(2,550) compared to expense of $164 in 2008. Second quarter net loss was $(4,598) in 2009 compared to income of $805 in 2008, representing a decrease of $5,403. Loss per share for the second quarter, adjusted for the 1% stock dividends paid in 2009, was $(1.01) in June 2009 compared to earnings per share of $0.18 in June 2008.
Core earnings (earnings before other than temporary impairment charge, gains on loans sold, investment securities sold or called and certain other non-recurring items) decreased by 21.8% in the second quarter of 2009 compared to 2008. Core earnings for the second quarter of 2009 were $620 compared to last year’s $793 the decrease was primarily due to increased FDIC assessment rates and hospitalization costs. Core earnings per share were $0.14 in 2009 and $0.18 in 2008.

 

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(Dollars in Thousands, except for per share amounts)
The following is reconciliation between core earnings and earnings under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAPP earnings):
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    June 30,  
    2009     2008  
GAAP Earnings
  $ (4,598 )   $ 805  
Investment security gains
    (82 )     (9 )
Impairment losses on investment securities
    7,912        
Gain on sale of loans
    (119 )     (11 )
Gain on sale of other real estate
    (29 )      
Loss on disposition of fixed assets
            2  
FDIC special assessment
    224        
Tax effect of adjustments
    (2,688 )     6  
 
           
Core Earnings
  $ 620     $ 793  
 
           
 
               
Core earnings per share
  $ 0.14     $ 0.18  

 

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CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
New Accounting Standards
In September 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) reached a final consensus on Issue 06-4, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements.” The consensus stipulates that an agreement by an employer to share a portion of the proceeds of a life insurance policy with an employee during the postretirement period is a postretirement benefit arrangement required to be accounted for under SFAS No. 106 (postretirement benefit plans) or APB No. 12 (deferred compensation plan). The consensus concludes that the purchase of a split-dollar life insurance policy does not constitute a settlement; therefore, a liability should be recognized for future benefits. Issue 06-4 is effective for years beginning after December 15, 2007. The Company adopted EITF Issue No. 06-04 as of January 1, 2008 and the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle to recognize a liability for the death benefit promised under a split-dollar life insurance arrangement totaled $539 and was recorded as a reduction of retained earnings in 2008. The net amounts expensed in the year ended December 31, 2008 was $46 and $21 for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The accumulated liability at June 30, 2009 is $606.
In January,2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position NO. EITF 99-20, Amendments to Impairment Guidance of EITF Issue No. 99-20, entitled Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That Continue to be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial Assets. The intention was to achieve a more consistent determination of whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred. For debt securities that are beneficial interests in securitized financial assets within the scope of Issue 99-20, an impairment is considered other than temporary, if, based on the Company’s best estimate of cash flows that a market participant would use in determining the current fair value of the beneficial interest, there has been an adverse change in those estimated cash flows. The statement requires the use of market participant assumptions rather than reasonable management judgment of the probability of collecting all cash flows previously projected. In a dislocated market, this can automatically result in an other-than-temporary impairment when the fair value is less than the cost basis. The FSP was effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2008, and was applied in the financial statements and disclosures beginning December 31, 2008, and the results have been applied in the financial statements and disclosures included herein, without a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued three related Staff Positions to clarify the application of SFAS 157 to fair value measurements in the current economic environment, modify the recognition of other-than-temporary impairments of debt securities, and require companies to disclose the fair values of financial instruments in interim periods. The final Staff Positions are effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009, of all three Staff Positions or both the fair-value measurements and other-than-temporary impairment Staff Positions are adopted simultaneously.
FSP SFAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly.” FSP SFAS 157-4 affirms that the objective of fair value when the market for an asset is not active is the price that would be received to sell the asset in an orderly transaction, and clarifies and includes additional factors for determining whether there has been a significant decrease in market activity for an asset when the market for that asset is not active. FSP SFAS 157-4 requires an entity to base its conclusion about whether a transaction was not orderly on the weight of the evidence. FSP SFAS 157-4 also amended SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” to expand certain disclosure requirements. The Company adopted the provisions of FSP 157-4 during the first quarter of 2009 and the results have been applied in the financial statements and disclosures included herein, without a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. See Note 9 – Fair Value Measurements.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
FSP SFAS 115-2 and SFAS 124-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments.” FSP SFAS 115-2 and SFAS 124-2 (i) changes existing guidance for determining whether an impairment is other than temporary to debt securities and (ii) replaces the existing requirement that the entity’s management assert it has both the intent and ability to hold an impaired security until recovery with a requirement that management assert: (a) it does not have the intent to sell the security; and (b) it is more likely than not it will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis. Under FSP SFAS 115-2 and SFAS 124-2, declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses to the extent the impairment is related to credit losses. The amount of the impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income. The Company adopted the provisions of FSP SFAS 115-2 and SFAS 124-2 during the first quarter of 2009. See Note 3 – Investments.
FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments.” FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 amends SFAS 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” to require an entity to provide disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim financial information and amends Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting,” to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. Under FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, a publicly traded company shall include discloses about the fair value of its financial instruments whenever is issues summarized financial information for interim reporting periods. In addition, entities must disclose, in the body or in the accompanying notes of its summarized financial information for interim reporting periods and in its financial statements for annual reporting periods, the fair value of all financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value, whether recognized or not recognized in the statement of financial position, as required by SFAS 107. The new interim disclosures required by FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 are included herein. See Note 9 – Fair Value Measurements.
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events (SFAS165). SFAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosures of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. It requires entities to disclose the date through which it has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date. SFAS 165 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. SFAS 165 was effective for the Company as of June 30, 2009. The adoption of SFAS 165 did not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or disclosures.
On June 29, 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168 (“FAS 168”) Accounting Standards Codification™ and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162. FAS 168 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP. FAS 168 will be effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009, for most entities. On the effective date, all non-SEC accounting and reporting standards will be superseded. The Company will adopt FAS 168 for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009, as required, and adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements taken as a whole.
The Company has been, until recently, entitled to engage in the expanded range of activities in which a financial holding company, as defined in Federal Reserve Board rules, may engage. However, the Company had not taken advantage of that expanded authority and has elected to rescind its financial holding company status. The Company is now entitled to engage in these activities deemed permissible to a bank holding company, as defined by Federal Reserve Board rules and the applicable laws of the United States.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Available Information
The Company files an annual report on Form 10K, quarterly reports on Form 10Q, current reports on Form 8K and amendments to those reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pursuant to Section 13 (a) or (15) d of the Exchange Act. The Company’s Internet address is www.cortland-banks.com. The Company makes available through this address, free of charge, the reports filed, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed, or otherwise furnished to the SEC. The SEC also maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Management considers interest rate risk to be the Company’s principal source of market risk. Interest rate risk is measured as the impact of interest rate changes on the Company’s net interest income. Components of interest rate risk comprise re-pricing risk, basis risk and yield curve risk. Re-pricing risk arises due to timing differences in the re-pricing of assets and liabilities as interest rate changes occur. Basis risk occurs when re-pricing assets and liabilities reference different key rates. Yield curve risk arises when a shift occurs in the relationship among key rates across the maturity spectrum.
The effective management of interest rate risk seeks to limit the adverse impact of interest rate changes on the Company’s net interest margin, providing the Company with the best opportunity for maintaining consistent earnings growth. Toward this end, Management uses computer simulation to model the Company’s financial performance under varying interest rate scenarios. These scenarios may reflect changes in the level of interest rates, changes in the shape of the yield curve, and changes in interest rate relationships.
The simulation model allows Management to test and evaluate alternative responses to a changing interest rate environment. Typically when confronted with a heightened risk of rising interest rates, the Company will evaluate strategies that shorten investment and loan re-pricing intervals and maturities, emphasize the acquisition of floating rate over fixed rate assets, and lengthen the maturities of liability funding sources. When the risk of falling rates is perceived, Management will typically consider strategies that shorten the maturities of funding sources, lengthen the re-pricing intervals and maturities of investments and loans, and emphasize the acquisition of fixed rate assets over floating rate assets.
The most significant assumptions used in the simulation relate to the cash flows and re-pricing characteristics of the Company’s balance sheet. Re-pricing and runoff rate assumptions are based on a detailed interface with actual customer information and investment data stored on the subsidiary bank’s information systems. Consensus prepayment speeds derived from an independent third party source are used to adjust the runoff cash flows for the impact of the specific interest rate environments under consideration. Simulated results are benchmarked against historical results. Actual results may differ from simulated results not only due to the timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes, but also due to changes in general economic conditions, changes in customer preferences and behavior, and changes in strategies by both existing and potential competitors.
The table on the following page shows the Company’s current estimate of interest rate sensitivity based on the composition of the balance sheet at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008. For purposes of this analysis, short term interest rates as measured by the federal funds rate and the prime lending rate are assumed to increase (decrease) gradually over the subsequent twelve months reaching a level 300 basis points higher (lower) than the rates in effect at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 for the respective simulations. Under both the rising rate scenario and the falling rate scenario, the yield curve is assumed to exhibit a parallel shift.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Over the past twelve months, the Federal Reserve has lowered the rate on overnight federal funds by 200 basis points. At June 30, 2009, the difference between the yield on the ten-year Treasury and the three-month Treasury was a positive 334 basis points compared to a positive 214 basis points at December 31, 2008. With longer-term rates exceeding short-term rates the yield curve has a positive slope.
The base case against which interest rate sensitivity is measured assumes no change in short-term rates. The base case also assumes no growth in assets and liabilities and no change in asset or liability mix. Under these simulated conditions the base case projects net interest income of $14,029, for the twelve month period ending June 30, 2010.
                                                 
    Simulated Net Interest Income (NII) Scenarios  
    Fully Taxable Equivalent Basis  
    For the Twelve Months Ending  
    Net Interest Income     $ Change in NII     % Change in NII  
    June 30,     Dec. 31,     June 30,     Dec. 31,     June 30,     Dec. 31,  
Changes in Interest Rates   2010     2009     2010     2009     2010     2009  
 
Graduated increase of +300 basis points
  $ 15,095     $ 15,380     $ 1,066     $ (84 )     7.6 %     (0.5) %
Short term rates unchanged
    14,029       15,464                                  
Graduated decrease of -300 basis points
    14,664       15,333       635       (131 )     4.5 %     (0.8) %
The level of interest rate risk indicated is within limits that Management considers acceptable. However, given that interest rate movements can be sudden and unanticipated, and are increasingly influenced by global events and circumstances beyond the purview of the Federal Reserve, no assurance can be made that interest rate movements will not impact key assumptions and parameters in a manner not presently embodied by the model.
It is Management’s opinion that hedging instruments currently available are not a cost effective means of controlling interest rate risk for the Company. Accordingly, the Company does not currently use financial derivatives, such as interest rate options, floors or other similar instruments.

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. With the supervision and participation of management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) has been evaluated as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are, to the best of their knowledge, effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that material information relating to the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries is made known to them, particularly during the period for which our periodic reports, including this report, are being prepared.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that there have been no significant changes during the period covered by this report in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-13 and 15d-15 of the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
See Note (5) of the financial statements.
Item 1A Risk Factors
There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in response to Item 1A of Part 1 of Form 10-K filed March 16, 2009
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Not applicable
Company’s Common Stock . There were no repurchases of shares of the Company’s common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2009.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
Not applicable
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
(a) On April 21, 2009, Cortland Bancorp held its annual meeting of shareholders.
(b) The following directors were elected for the three-year term ending in 2012.
George Gessner
James E. Hoffman III
Timothy K. Woofter
Directors whose terms of office continued after the annual meeting:
Jerry A. Carlton
David C. Cole
Lawrence A. Fantauzzi
James M. Gasior
Neil J. Kaback
K. Ray Mahan
Richard B. Thompson
(c) At the close of business on the record date 4,481,130 Cortland Bancorp shares were outstanding and entitled to vote.

 

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
The result of the election of directors was as follows:
                         
          Votes        
    Votes     Cast     Votes  
    Cast For     Against     Abstained  
 
George Gessner
    1,276,752       42,620       0  
James E. Hoffman
    1,266,780       52,591       0  
Timothy K. Woofter
    1,270,272       49,100       0  
Item 5. Other Information
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Item 6. Exhibits
                           
          Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
No.
  Exhibit Description   Form   Exhibit   Filing
Date
  Filed
Herewith
2
    Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation or succession         N/A          
 
                         
3.1
    Restated Amended Articles of Cortland Bancorp reflecting amendment dated May 18, 1999. Note: filed for purposes of SEC reporting compliance only. This restated document has not been filed with the State of Ohio   10-K     3.1     03/16/06    
 
                         
3.2
    Code of Regulations, as amended                    
 
                         
 
    For the Bancorp   10-K     3.2     03/16/06    
 
    For Cortland Savings and Banking   10-K     3.2     03/15/07    
 
                         
4
    The rights of holders of equity securities are defined in portions of the Articles of Incorporation and Code of Regulations as referenced in Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2   10-K     4     03/16/06    
 
                         
*10.1
    Group Term Carve Out Plan dated February 23, 2001, by The Cortland Savings and Banking Company with each executive officer other than Rodger W. Platt and with selected other officers, as amended by the August 2002 letter amendment   10-K     10.1     03/16/06    
 
                         
*10.2
    Group Term Carve Out Plan Amended Split Dollar Policy Endorsement entered into by The Cortland Savings and Banking Company on December 15, 2003 with Stephen A. Telego, Sr.   10-K     10.2     03/16/06    

 

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          Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
No.
  Exhibit Description   Form   Exhibit   Filing
Date
  Filed
Herewith
*10.3
    Amended Director Retirement Agreement between Cortland Bancorp and Jerry A. Carleton, dated as of December 18, 2007   10-K     10.3     03/17/08    
 
                         
*10.4
    Amended Director Retirement Agreement between Cortland Bancorp and David C. Cole, dated as of December 18, 2007   10-K     10.4     03/17/08    
 
                         
*10.5
    Amended Director Retirement Agreement between Cortland Bancorp and George E. Gessner, dated as of December 18, 2007   10-K     10.5     03/17/08    
 
                         
*10.6
    Amended Director Retirement Agreement between Cortland Bancorp and William A. Hagood, dated as of October 12, 2003   10-K     10.6     03/16/06    
 
                         
*10.7
    Amended Director Retirement Agreement between Cortland Bancorp and James E. Hoffman III, dated as of December 18, 2007   10-K     10.7     03/17/08    
 
                         
*10.8
    Amended Director Retirement Agreement between Cortland Bancorp and Neil J. Kaback, dated as of December 18, 2007   10-K     10.8     03/17/08    
 
                         
*10.9
    Director Retirement Agreement between Cortland Bancorp and K. Ray Mahan, dated as of March 1, 2001   10-K     10.9     03/16/06    
 
                         
*10.10
    Amended Director Retirement Agreement between Cortland Bancorp and Richard B. Thompson, dated as of December 18, 2007   10-K     10.10     03/17/08    
 
                         
*10.11
    Amended Director Retirement Agreement between Cortland Bancorp and Timothy K. Woofter, dated as of December 18, 2007   10-K     10.11     03/17/08    

 

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          Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
No.
  Exhibit Description   Form   Exhibit   Filing
Date
  Filed
Herewith
*10.12
    Form of Split Dollar Agreement entered into by Cortland Bancorp and each of Directors David C. Cole, George E. Gessner, William A. Hagood, James E. Hoffman III, K. Ray Mahan, and Timothy K. Woofter as of February 23, 2001, as of March 1, 2004, with Director Neil J. Kaback, and as of October 1, 2001, with Director Richard B. Thompson;   10-K     10.12     03/16/06    
 
                         
 
    as amended on December 26, 2006, for Directors Cole, Gessner, Hoffman, Mahan, Thompson, and Woofter;   10-K     10.12     3/15/07    
 
                         
 
    Amended Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement entered into by Cortland Bancorp as of December 18, 2007, with Director Jerry A. Carleton   10-K     10.12     03/17/08    
 
                         
*10.13
    Split Dollar Agreement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and Rodger W. Platt dated of as February 23, 2001, as amended on August 15, 2002, and September 29, 2005   10-K     10.13     03/16/06    
 
                         
*10.14
    Endorsement Split Dollar Agreement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and Rodger W. Platt dated as of September 29, 2005   10-K     10.14     03/16/06    
 
                         
*10.15
    Form of Indemnification Agreement entered into by Cortland Bancorp with each of its directors as of May 24, 2005   10-K     10.15     03/16/06    
 
                         
*10.16
    Amended Salary Continuation Agreement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and Rodger W. Platt, dated as of August 15, 2002   10-K     10.16     03/16/06    

 

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          Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
No.
  Exhibit Description   Form   Exhibit   Filing
Date
  Filed
Herewith
*10.17
    Third Amended and Restated Salary Continuation Agreement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and Timothy Carney, dated as of December 3, 2008   8-K     10.17     12/12/08    
 
                         
*10.18
    Third Amended and Restated Salary Continuation Agreement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and Lawrence A. Fantauzzi, dated as of December 3, 2008   8-K     10.18     12/12/08    
 
                         
*10.19
    Third Amended and Restated Salary Continuation Agreement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and James M. Gasior, dated as of December 3, 2008   8-K     10.19     12/12/08    
 
                         
*10.20
    Second Amended Salary Continuation Agreement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and Marlene Lenio, dated as of December 3, 2008   8-K     10.20     12/12/08    
 
                         
*10.21
    Amended Salary Continuation Agreement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and Craig Phythyon, dated as of December 3, 2008   8-K     10.21     12/12/08    
 
                         
*10.22
    Third Amended and Restated Salary Continuation Agreement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and Stephen A. Telego, Sr., dated as of December 3, 2008   8-K     10.22     12/12/08    
 
                         
*10.23
    Third Amended and Restated Salary Continuation Agreement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and Danny L. White, dated as of December 3, 2008   8-K     10.23     12/12/08    

 

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          Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
No.
  Exhibit Description   Form   Exhibit   Filing
Date
  Filed
Herewith
*10.24
    Third Amended Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and Timothy Carney, dated as of December 3, 2008   8-K     10.24     12/12/08    
 
                         
*10.25
    Third Amended Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and Lawrence A. Fantauzzi, dated as of December 3, 2008   8-K     10.25     12/12/08    
 
                         
*10.26
    Third Amended Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and James M. Gasior, dated as of December 3, 2008   8-K     10.26     12/12/08    
 
                         
*10.27
    Second Amended Split Dollar Agreement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and Marlene Lenio, dated as of December 3, 2008   8-K     10.27     12/12/08    
 
                         
*10.28
    Amended Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and Craig Phythyon, dated as of December 3, 2008   8-K     10.28     12/12/08    
 
                         
*10.29
    Third Amended Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and Stephen A. Telego, Sr., dated as of December 3, 2008   8-K     10.29     12/12/08    
 
                         
*10.30
    Third Amended Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company and Danny L. White, dated as of December 3, 2008   8-K     10.30     12/12/08    

 

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          Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
No.
  Exhibit Description   Form   Exhibit   Filing
Date
  Filed
Herewith
*10.31
    Severance Agreement entered into by Cortland Bancorp and The Cortland Savings and Banking Company in December 3, 2008, with each of Timothy Carney, Lawrence A. Fantauzzi, James M. Gasior, and Stephen A. Telego, Sr.   8-K     10.31     12/12/08    
 
                         
*10.32
    Severance Agreement entered into by Cortland Bancorp and The Cortland Savings and Banking Company in December 3, 2008, with each of Marlene Lenio, Craig M. Phythyon, Barbara Sandrock, and Danny L. White   8-K     10.32     12/12/08    
 
                         
11
    Statement re computation of per share earnings       See Note 6 of financial statements        
 
                         
15
    Letter re unaudited interim financial statements         N/A          
 
                         
18
    Letter re change in accounting principles         N/A          
 
                         
19
    Report furnished to security holders         N/A          
 
                         
22
    Published report regarding matters submitted to vote of security holders         N/A          
 
                         
23
    Consents of experts and counsel — Consent of independent registered public Accounting firms         N/A          
 
                         
24
    Power of Attorney         N/A          
 
                         
31.1
    Certification of the Chief Executive Officer under Rule 13a-14(a)                   ü
 
                         
31.2
    Certification of the Chief Financial Officer under Rule 13a-14(a)                   ü

 

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          Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
No.
  Exhibit Description   Form   Exhibit   Filing
Date
  Filed
Herewith
32
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Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
Copies of any exhibits will be furnished to shareholders upon written request. Requests should be directed to James Gasior, Secretary, Cortland Bancorp, 194 West Main Street, Cortland, Ohio 44410.

 

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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.
         
  Cortland Bancorp
(Registrant)
 
 
DATED: August 10, 2009  /s/ Lawrence A. Fantauzzi    
  Lawrence A. Fantauzzi   
  President
(Chief Executive Officer) 
 
     
DATED: August 10, 2009  /s/ James M. Gasior    
  James M. Gasior   
  Secretary
(Chief Financial Officer) 
 
 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
                     
        Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit
No.
  Exhibit Description   Form   Exhibit   Filing
Date
  Filed
Herewith
31.1
  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer under Rule 13a-14(a)               ü
 
                   
31.2
  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer under Rule 13a-14(a)               ü
 
                   
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