Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008

or

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File Number 0-13396

 

 

CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Pennsylvania   25-1450605

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1 South Second Street

P.O. Box 42

Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code, (814) 765-9621

 

 

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 periods that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  x  Yes    ¨  No

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

Large accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  x    Non-accelerated filer  ¨    Small reporting company  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  ¨  Yes    x  No

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock as of November 3, 2008

COMMON STOCK: $0 PAR VALUE, 8,580,412 SHARES

 

 

 


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INDEX

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Sequential

Page Number

   

ITEM 1 – Financial Statements (unaudited)

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  3.   Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007

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  4.   Consolidated Statements of Income – Three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

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  5.   Consolidated Statements of Income – Nine months ended September, 2008 and 2007

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  6.   Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

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  7.   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

    PAGE

  8.   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

ITEM 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis

    PAGE

  17.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

ITEM 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures

    PAGE

  29.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

ITEM 4 – Controls and Procedures

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  30.   Controls and Procedures

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

    PAGE   30.   ITEM 1   Legal Proceedings
    PAGE   30.   ITEM 1A   Risk Factors
    PAGE   31.   ITEM 2   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
    PAGE   31.   ITEM 3   Defaults Upon Senior Securities
    PAGE   31.   ITEM 4   Submission of Matters for Security Holders Vote
    PAGE   31.   ITEM 5   Other Information
    PAGE   31.   ITEM 6   Exhibits
    PAGE   32.   Signatures

 

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CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Dollars in thousands

 

     (unaudited)        
     September 30,
2008
    December 31,
2007
 
ASSETS     

Cash and due from banks

   $ 63,058     $ 23,540  

Interest bearing deposits with other banks

     4,360       2,274  

Federal funds sold

     1,136       773  
                

Total cash and cash equivalents

     68,554       26,587  

Interest bearing time deposits with other banks

     5,517       3,498  

Securities available for sale

     191,997       162,643  

Trading securities

     1,804       —    

Loans held for sale

     2,852       1,745  

Loans

     676,386       603,541  

Less: unearned discount

     (5,152 )     (3,853 )

Less: allowance for loan losses

     (7,815 )     (6,773 )
                

Net loans

     663,419       592,915  

FHLB and other equity interests

     5,477       5,834  

Premises and equipment, net

     23,233       19,780  

Bank owned life insurance

     15,589       15,099  

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

     16,751       16,644  

Mortgage servicing rights

     526       457  

Goodwill

     10,821       10,821  

Other intangible assets, net

     210       285  
                

TOTAL

   $ 1,006,750     $ 856,308  
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Non-interest bearing deposits

   $ 107,420     $ 90,994  

Interest bearing deposits

     700,013       568,163  
                

Total deposits

     807,433       659,157  

Treasury, tax and loan borrowings

     707       2,000  

FHLB and other borrowings

     107,500       98,000  

Subordinated debentures

     20,620       20,620  

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

     8,411       7,248  
                

Total liabilities

     944,671       787,025  
                

Common stock, $0 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued 9,233,750 shares

     —         —    

Additional paid in capital

     12,964       13,058  

Retained earnings

     66,621       66,696  

Treasury stock, at cost (661,743 shares at September 30, 2008 and 679,948 shares at December 31, 2007)

     (9,672 )     (9,947 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (7,834 )     (524 )
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     62,079       69,283  
                

TOTAL

   $ 1,006,750     $ 856,308  
                

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
     2008     2007

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:

    

Loans including fees

   $ 12,105     $ 11,583

Deposits with banks

     98       116

Federal funds sold

     100       90

Securities:

    

Taxable

     1,781       1,706

Tax-exempt

     351       345

Dividends

     37       105
              

Total interest and dividend income

     14,472       13,945
              

INTEREST EXPENSE:

    

Deposits

     3,965       4,592

Borrowed funds

     1,139       969

Subordinated debentures

     228       356
              

Total interest expense

     5,332       5,917
              

NET INTEREST INCOME

     9,140       8,028

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

     716       335
              

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     8,424       7,693
              

OTHER (LOSS) INCOME:

    

Trust and asset management fees

     329       312

Service charges on deposit accounts

     1,172       1,117

Other service charges and fees

     386       216

Net realized gains on securities available for sale

     —         52

Net realized losses from sales of securities for which fair value was elected

     (348 )     —  

Net unrealized losses on securities for which fair value was elected

     (1,032 )     —  

Loss on other-than-temporarily impaired securities

     (1,963 )     —  

Mortgage banking

     144       83

Bank owned life insurance

     156       137

Wealth management

     150       133

Other

     142       33
              

Total other (loss) income

     (864 )     2,083
              

OTHER EXPENSES:

    

Salaries and benefits

     3,686       3,462

Net occupancy expense of premises

     914       779

Amortization of intangibles

     25       25

Other

     2,658       2,177
              

Total other expenses

     7,283       6,443
              

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     277       3,333

INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) EXPENSE

     (95 )     923
              

NET INCOME

   $ 372     $ 2,410
              

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

    

Basic

   $ 0.04     $ 0.28

Diluted

   $ 0.04     $ 0.28

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE,

    

Cash dividends per share

   $ 0.16     $ 0.16

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

     Nine months ended
September 30,
     2008     2007

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:

    

Loans including fees

   $ 35,308     $ 32,870

Deposits with banks

     258       342

Federal funds sold

     332       288

Securities:

    

Taxable

     5,354       4,837

Tax-exempt

     964       1,121

Dividends

     209       312
              

Total interest and dividend income

     42,425       39,770
              

INTEREST EXPENSE:

    

Deposits

     11,117       13,909

Borrowed funds

     3,366       2,404

Subordinated debentures

     761       959
              

Total interest expense

     15,244       17,272
              

NET INTEREST INCOME

     27,181       22,498

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

     1,981       903
              

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     25,200       21,595
              

OTHER INCOME:

    

Trust and asset management fees

     934       851

Service charges on deposit accounts

     3,220       3,087

Other service charges and fees

     1,036       617

Net realized gains on securities available for sale

     117       87

Net realized losses from sales of securities for which fair value was elected

     (602 )     —  

Net unrealized losses on securities for which fair value was elected

     (2,057 )     —  

Loss on other-than-temporarily impaired securities

     (1,963 )     —  

Mortgage banking

     339       265

Bank owned life insurance

     490       476

Wealth management

     570       440

Other

     448       465
              

Total other income

     2,532       6,288
              

OTHER EXPENSES:

    

Salaries and benefits

     11,338       9,606

Net occupancy expense of premises

     2,750       2,391

Amortization of intangibles

     75       75

Other

     7,579       6,658
              

Total other expenses

     21,742       18,730
              

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     5,990       9,153

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

     1,440       2,439
              

NET INCOME

   $ 4,550     $ 6,714
              

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

    

Basic

   $ 0.53     $ 0.77

Diluted

   $ 0.53     $ 0.77

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE,

    

Cash dividends per share

   $ 0.48     $ 0.46

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited)

Dollars in thousands

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
    Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  

NET INCOME

   $ 372     $ 2,410     $ 4,550     $ 6,714  

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:

        

Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreement designated as a cash flow hedge, net of tax of $54 for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2008

   $ (100 )   $     $ (100 )   $  

Unrealized gains/(losses) on securities available for sale:

        

Unrealized gains/(losses) arising during the period, net of tax of $1,631 and $92 for the three months ending September 30, 2008 and 2007 and $4,122 and $416 for the nine months ending September 30, 2008 and 2007

     (3,023 )     (171 )     (7,649 )     (774 )

Reclassification adjustment for accumulated (gains)/ losses included in net income, net of tax of $18 for the three months ending September 30, 2007 and $41 and $30 for the nine months ending September 30, 2008 and 2007

     —         (34 )     (76 )     (57 )
                                

Other comprehensive loss

     (3,123 )     (205 )     (7,825 )     (831 )
                                

COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

   $ (2,751 )   $ 2,205     $ (3,275 )   $ 5,883  
                                

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)

Dollars in thousands

 

     Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2008     2007  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income

   $ 4,550     $ 6,714  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:

    

Provision for loan losses

     1,981       903  

Depreciation and amortization

     1,387       1,263  

Amortization, accretion and deferred loan fees and costs

     (255 )     (406 )

Net realized gains on securities available for sale

     (117 )     (87 )

Net realized and unrealized losses on securities for which fair value was elected

     2,659       —    

Loss on other-than-temporarily impaired securities

     1,963       —    

Gain on sale of loans

     (252 )     (188 )

Net gains on dispositions of premises and equipment and foreclosed assets

     (64 )     (59 )

Proceeds from sale of loans

     8,807       8,546  

Origination of loans held for sale

     (9,862 )     (8,001 )

Increase in bank owned life insurance

     (490 )     (476 )

Stock-based compensation expense

     112       69  

Changes in:

    

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

     (3,687 )     (1,199 )

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

     1,005       679  
                

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     7,737       7,758  
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net (increase) decrease in interest bearing time deposits with other banks

     (2,019 )     300  

Proceeds from maturities, prepayments and calls of securities

     51,862       33,001  

Proceeds from sales of securities

     17,423       3,229  

Purchase of securities

     (109,074 )     (42,955 )

Loan origination and payments, net

     (72,338 )     (40,077 )

Redemption (purchase) of FHLB and other equity interests

     357       (147 )

Purchase of premises and equipment

     (4,635 )     (2,870 )

Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment and foreclosed assets

     212       220  
                

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (118,212 )     (49,299 )
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net change in:

    

Checking, money market and savings accounts

     144,791       24,486  

Certificates of deposit

     3,485       (6,404 )

Proceeds from issuance of subordinated debenture

     —         20,620  

Repayments of subordinated debenture

     —         (10,310 )

Treasury stock purchased

     (659 )     (5,616 )

Proceeds from sale of treasury stock

     728       817  

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     —         73  

Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options

     —         15  

Cash dividends paid

     (4,110 )     (4,029 )

Advances from long-term borrowings

     3,500       40,000  

Repayment of long-term borrowings

     (4,000 )     (14,885 )

Net change in short-term borrowings

     8,707       —    
                

NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     152,442       44,767  
                

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     41,967       3,226  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning

     26,587       21,254  
                

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Ending

   $ 68,554     $ 24,480  
                

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

    

Cash paid during the period for:

    

Interest

   $ 15,257     $ 17,299  

Income taxes

   $ 3,659     $ 2,420  

SUPPLEMENTAL NONCASH DISCLOSURES:

    

Transfers to other real estate owned

   $ 126     $ 571  

Grant of restricted stock awards from treasury stock

   $ 173     $ 172  

Adoption of FASB Statement No. 159, transfer of securities available for sale to trading securities

   $ 7,018     $ —    

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and in compliance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Because this report is based on an interim period, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted.

In the opinion of management of the registrant, the accompanying consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2008 and for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and the results of operations for the periods. The financial performance reported for CNB Financial Corporation (the Corporation) for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. This information should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s Annual Report to shareholders and Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2007.

FAIR VALUE OPTION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement establishes a fair value hierarchy about the assumptions used to measure fair value and clarifies assumptions about risk and the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. In February 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position (FSP) 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157. This FSP delays the effective date of FAS 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The impact of adoption was not material.

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The standard provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value and establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. The new standard is effective for the Corporation on January 1, 2008. As of January 1, 2008, the Corporation elected the fair value option for certain investment securities. The effect of the adoption is described in the “Fair Value Option” note.

 

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STOCK COMPENSATION

The Corporation has a stock incentive plan for key employees and independent directors. The Stock incentive plan, which is administered by a committee of the Board of Directors, provides for up to 625,000 shares of common stock in the form of nonqualified options or restricted stock. For key employees, the plan vesting is one-fourth of the granted options or restricted stock per year beginning one year after the grant date with 100% vested on the fourth anniversary of the grant. For independent directors, the vesting schedule is one-third of the granted options per year beginning one year after the grant date with 100% vested on the third anniversary of the grant.

Compensation expense for the restricted stock awards is recognized over the requisite service period noted above based on the fair value of the shares at the date of grant. Unearned restricted stock awards are recorded as a reduction of shareholders’ equity until earned. Compensation expense resulting from these restricted stock awards was approximately $35,000 and $112,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and $25,000 and $69,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. As of June 30, 2008, there was approximately $299,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards.

A summary of changes in unvested restricted stock awards for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 follows:

 

     September 30, 2008    September 30, 2007
     Shares     Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
   Shares     Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value

Nonvested at beginning of period

   27,941     $ 14.03    23,440     $ 14.11

Granted

   —         —      —         —  

Vested

   (750 )     13.86    (750 )     13.86

Forfeited

   —         —      —         —  
                         

Nonvested at end of period

   27,191     $ 14.03    22,690     $ 14.11
                         

A summary of changes in unvested restricted stock awards for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 follows:

 

     September 30, 2008    September 30, 2007
     Shares     Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
   Shares     Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value

Nonvested at beginning of period

   22,688     $ 14.12    14,654     $ 13.81

Granted

   12,433       13.91    11,929       14.39

Vested

   (7,930 )     14.08    (3,893 )     13.81

Forfeited

   —         —      —         —  
                         

Nonvested at end of period

   27,191     $ 14.03    22,690     $ 14.11
                         

FAIR VALUE

Fair Value Option

Management elected to adopt Statement No. 159 for its investment in perpetual preferred equity securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation as well as its investment in all other equity securities that are traded on a national stock exchange. Management elected the fair value option for these securities to provide financial statement users with greater visibility into the Corporation’s financial instruments that do not have a defined maturity date.

 

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These securities had previously been classified as available for sale and carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. The carrying value of the securities for which the fair value option was elected at January 1, 2008 was $7,017,976 and included a net unrealized loss of $793,231. As a result of adopting Statement No. 159, the after tax effect of the net unrealized loss was removed from accumulated other comprehensive income which increased this balance by $515,600. The offset was recorded as a reduction to retained earnings as a cumulative effect adjustment.

Fair value changes included in earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 were ($1,032,000) and ($2,057,000) for unrealized losses and ($348,000) and ($602,000) for realized losses on sales. Dividend income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 of $37,000 and $209,000 is recorded based on cash dividends and comprises the “Dividends” line item in the accompanying consolidated statement of income.

Fair Value Measurement

Statement No. 157 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Statement No. 157 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

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

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands):

 

Description

   September 30,
2008
   Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
      Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Assets:

           

Securities Available

           

For Sale

   $ 191,997    $ 27,438    $ 157,326    $ 7,233

Trading securities

     1,804      1,804      

Liabilities,

           

Interest rate swap

     154         154   

 

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The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all securities available for sale measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended September 30, 2008 (in thousands):

 

Beginning balance, July 1, 2008

   $ 1,401  

Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):

  

Included in earnings

     —    

Included in other comprehensive loss

     (1,695 )

Purchases, issuances, and settlements

     3,204  

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3

     4,323  
        

Ending balance, September 30, 2008

   $ 7,233  
        

The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all securities available for sale measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 (in thousands):

 

Beginning balance, January 1, 2008

   $ 1,526  

Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):

  

Included in earnings

     —    

Included in other comprehensive loss

     (1,996 )

Purchases, issuances, and settlements

     9,202  

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3

     (1,499 )
        

Ending balance, June 30, 2008

   $ 7,233  
        

All securities transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 in the 3 rd quarter were trust preferred securities. The primary reason for the transfer into Level 3 was due to inactivity in the market for trust preferreds that resulted in a lack of comparable trades that could be used to establish a benchmark for valuation. For these trust preferred securities, fair value was determined by using the proprietary valuation software of an independent investment advisor. Significant assumptions required for the valuation included discount rates, auction calls, prepayments, and recovery rates associated with existing defaults and deferrals.

There were no changes in unrealized gains or losses reported in earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 for Level 3 assets that are still held at September 30, 2008.

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands):

 

Description

   September 30,
2008
   Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
      Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

Assets,

           

Impaired loans

   $ 2,255       $ 2,255   

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $3,455, with a valuation allowance of $1,200. The fair value of collateral is primarily measured using independent appraisals. The additional provision for loan losses recorded during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008 was not significant.

 

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SECURITIES

Securities available for sale at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 were as follows (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2008    December 31, 2007
     Amortized
Cost
   Unrealized     Fair
Value
   Amortized
Cost
   Unrealized     Fair
Value
      Gains    Losses           Gains    Losses    

U.S. Treasury

   $ 10,066    $ 123    $ —       $ 10,189    $ 10,955    $ 125    $ —       $ 11,080

U.S. Gov’t sponsored entities

     23,600      134      (33 )     23,701      26,261      112      (28 )     26,345

States & Political

                     

Subdivisions

     39,041      529      (683 )     38,887      27,300      664      (46 )     27,918

Mortgage & asset backed

     97,303      243      (3,771 )     93,775      55,924      266      (326 )     55,864

Corporate notes & bonds

     32,929      —        (8,649 )     24,280      33,889      215      (1,208 )     32,896

Other securities

     1,169      —        (4 )     1,165      9,331      69      (860 )     8,540
                                                         
   $ 204,108    $ 1,029    $ (13,140 )   $ 191,997    $ 163,660    $ 1,451    $ (2,468 )   $ 162,643
                                                         

At September 30, 2008, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders’ equity.

Securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are as follows (in thousands):

 

September 30, 2008    Less than 12 Months     12 Months or More     Total  

Description of Securities

   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Loss
    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Loss
    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Loss
 

U.S. Treasury

   $ —      $ —       $ —      $ —       $ —      $ —    

U.S. Gov’t sponsored entities

     5,038      (30 )     479      (3 )     5,517      (33 )

States & Political Subdivisions

     10,920      (522 )     2,812      (161 )     13,732      (683 )

Mortgage & asset backed

     40,083      (3,358 )     8,312      (413 )     48,395      (3,771 )

Corporate notes & bonds

     9,809      (4,791 )     14,469      (3,858 )     24,278      (8,649 )

Other securities

     —        —         1,015      (4 )     1,015      (4 )
                                             
   $ 65,850    $ (8,701 )   $ 27,087    $ (4,439 )   $ 92,937    $ (13,140 )
                                             
December 31, 2007    Less than 12 Months     12 Months or More     Total  
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Loss
    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Loss
    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Loss
 

U.S. Treasury

   $ —      $ —       $ —      $ —       $ —      $ —    

U.S. Gov’t sponsored entities

     1,005      (1 )     4,468      (27 )     5,473      (28 )

States & Political Subdivisions

     4,906      (36 )     1,047      (10 )     5,953      (46 )

Mortgage & asset backed

     7,780      (186 )     13,217      (140 )     20,997      (326 )

Corporate notes & bonds

     15,934      (742 )     8,452      (466 )     24,386      (1,208 )

Other securities

     2,275      (545 )     1,024      (315 )     3,299      (860 )
                                             
   $ 31,900    $ (1,510 )   $ 28,208    $ (958 )   $ 60,108    $ (2,468 )
                                             

The Corporation evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis, or more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. Consideration is given to the length of time and the extent to which fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, and the intent and ability of the Corporation to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the Corporation may consider whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition.

 

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At September 30, 2008, approximately 39% of the total unrealized losses relate to structured trust preferred securities, primarily from issuers in the financial services industry. There is no indication of any significant deterioration of the creditworthiness of the underlying institutions of the various trust preferred pools. These unrealized losses are predominantly attributable to liquidity disruptions within the credit markets and the generally stressed condition within the financial services industry. The remainder of the unrealized losses is attributable to changes in interest rates, and the Corporation has both the intent and ability to hold the debt securities for the foreseeable future. As a result, based on the detailed evaluation process described above, management does not believe any of the individual unrealized losses on debt securities represents an other-than-temporary impairment.

LOANS

Total loans at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2008    December 31, 2007

Commercial, industrial and agricultural

   $ 243,267    $ 218,839

Residential mortgage

     204,856      176,470

Commercial mortgage

     169,610      160,585

Consumer and other

     58,653      47,647
             
   $ 676,386    $ 603,541
             

The Corporation’s outstanding loans and related unfunded commitments are primarily concentrated within Central and Western Pennsylvania. The Corporation attempts to limit concentration within specific industries by utilizing dollar limitations to single industries or customers, and by entering into participation agreements with third parties. Collateral requirements are established based on management’s assessment of the customer.

DEPOSITS

Total deposits at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     Percentage
Change
    September 30, 2008    December 31, 2007

Checking, non-interest bearing

   18.1 %   $ 107,420    $ 90,994

Checking, interest bearing

   37.8 %     235,865      171,216

Savings accounts

   117.3 %     118,055      54,339

Certificates of deposit

   1.0 %     346,093      342,608
               
   22.4 %   $ 807,433    $ 659,157
               

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Restricted stock awards are considered outstanding as they become earned. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares determined for the basic computation plus the dilutive effect of potential common shares issuable under stock compensation plans.

 

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The computation of basic and diluted EPS is shown below (in thousands except per share data):

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
     2008    2007    2008    2007

Basic earnings per share computation:

           

Net income

   $ 372    $ 2,410    $ 4,550    $ 6,714
                           

Gross weighted average shares outstanding

     8,564      8,562      8,565      8,742

Less: Average unearned restricted stock

     23      19      24      19
                           

Net weighted average shares outstanding

     8,541      8,543      8,541      8,723
                           

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.04    $ 0.28    $ 0.53    $ 0.77
                           

Diluted earnings per share computation:

           

Net income

   $ 372    $ 2,410    $ 4,550    $ 6,714
                           

Weighted average shares outstanding for basic EPS

     8,541      8,543      8,541      8,723

Add: Dilutive effects of assumed exercise of stock options

     21      21      23      24
                           

Weighted average shares and potentially dilutive shares

     8,562      8,564      8,564      8,747
                           

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.04    $ 0.28    $ 0.53    $ 0.77
                           

The following potential average common shares were anti-dilutive and not considered in computing diluted earnings per share because the exercise price of the options was greater than the average stock price for the periods, or the fair value of the restricted stock plan shares at the date of grant was greater than the average stock price for the periods.

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
     2008    2007    2008    2007

Stock options

   110,500    110,500    110,500    110,500

Restricted stock

   23,102    19,489    19,198    9,202

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (“FAS 133”), as amended and interpreted, establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. As required by FAS 133, the Corporation records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.

For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the changes in the fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income (outside of earnings) and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings, and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings. The Corporation assesses the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction.

 

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On August 1, 2008, the Corporation executed an interest rate swap agreement with a 5 year term to hedge $10 million of a subordinated note that was entered into by the Corporation during 2007. The Corporation’s objective in using this derivative is to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate risk. The interest rate swap involves the receipt of variable-rate amounts in exchange for fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreement without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

As of September 30, 2008, no derivatives were designated as fair value hedges or hedges of net investments in foreign operations. Additionally, the Corporation does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes and currently does not have any derivatives that are not designated as hedges.

At September 30, 2008, the derivative’s fair value of $154,000 was included in other liabilities. No hedge ineffectiveness on the cash flow hedge was recognized during the quarter. At September 30, 2008, the variable rate on the subordinated debt was 4.37% (LIBOR plus 155 basis points) and the Corporation was paying 5.84% (4.29% fixed rate plus 155 basis points).

Interest expense recorded on the interest rate swap totaled $7,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and is reported as a component of interest expense on subordinated debentures. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, the change in fair value of the interest rate swap reported in other comprehensive loss was $100,000 (net of taxes of $54,000). Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the interest rate swap will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the subordinated debentures. Such amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to interest expense in the next 12 months are not expected to be significant.

PARTICIPATION IN THE TREASURY CAPITAL PURCHASE PROGRAM

On October 3, 2008, the United States Congress passed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, which provides the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury with broad authority to implement certain actions to help restore stability and liquidity to U. S. markets. One of the provisions resulting from the Act is the Treasury Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”), which provides direct equity investment of perpetual preferred stock by the Treasury in qualified financial institutions. The program is voluntary and requires an institution to comply with a number of restrictions and provisions, including limits on executive compensation, stock redemptions and declaration of dividends. Applications must be submitted by November 14, 2008 and are subject to approval by the Treasury. The CPP provides for a minimum investment of 1% of Risk-Weighted Assets, with a maximum investment equal to the lesser of 3 percent of Total Risk-Weighted Assets or $25 billion. The perpetual preferred stock investment will have a dividend rate of 5% per year, until the fifth anniversary of the Treasury investment, and a dividend of 9% thereafter. The CPP also requires the Treasury to receive warrants for common stock equal to 15% of the capital invested by the Treasury. The Corporation is evaluating whether to apply for participation in the CPP. Participation in the program is not automatic and subject to approval by the Treasury.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In December 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (“FAS 141(R)”), which establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in an acquiree, including the recognition and measurement of goodwill acquired in a business combination. FAS No. 141(R) is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s results of operations or financial position.

 

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In December 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — an amendment of ARB No. 51. FAS No. 160 amends ARB No. 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary, which is sometimes referred to as minority interest, is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. Among other requirements, this statement requires consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. It also requires disclosure, on the face of the consolidated income statement, of the amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest. FAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s results of operations or financial position.

In September 2006, the FASB reached consensus on the guidance provided by Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 06-4 (“EITF 06-4”), Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements. The guidance is applicable to endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangements, whereby the employer owns and controls the insurance policy, that are associated with a postretirement benefit. EITF 06-4 requires that for a split-dollar life insurance arrangement within the scope of the Issue, an employer should recognize a liability for future benefits in accordance with FAS No. 106 (if, in substance, a postretirement benefit plan exists) or Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 12 (if the arrangement is, in substance, an individual deferred compensation contract) based on the substantive agreement with the employee. EITF 06-4 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. The adoption of this EITF did not have a material effect on the Corporation’s results of operations or financial position.

In March 2007, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 06-10 (“EITF 06-10”), Accounting for Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Agreements. EITF 06-10 provides guidance for determining a liability for the postretirement benefit obligation as well as recognition and measurement of the associated asset on the basis of the terms of the collateral assignment agreement. EITF 06-10 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. The adoption of this EITF did not have a material effect on the Corporation’s results of operations or financial position.

In June 2007, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 06-11 (“EITF 06-11”), Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards. EITF 06-11 applies to share-based payment arrangements with dividend protection features that entitle employees to receive (a) dividends on equity-classified nonvested shares, (b) dividend equivalents on equity-classified nonvested share units, or (c) payments equal to the dividends paid on the underlying shares while an equity-classified share option is outstanding, when those dividends or dividend equivalents are charged to retained earnings under FAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment, and result in an income tax deduction for the employer. A consensus was reached that a realized income tax benefit from dividends or dividend equivalents that are charged to retained earnings and are paid to employees for equity-classified nonvested equity shares, nonvested equity share units, and outstanding equity share options should be recognized as an increase in additional paid-in capital. EITF 06-11 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this EITF did not have a material effect on the Corporation’s results of operations or financial position.

In March 2008, the FASB issued FAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, to require enhanced disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities. The new standard has revised financial reporting for derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring more transparency about how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under FAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. FAS No. 161 requires disclosure of the fair values of derivative instruments and their gains and losses in a tabular format. It also requires entities to provide more information about their liquidity by requiring disclosure of derivative features that are credit risk-related. Further, it requires cross-referencing within footnotes to enable financial statement users to locate

 

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important information about derivative instruments. FAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s results of operations or financial position.

In May 2008, the FASB issued FAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles used in the preparation of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The statement is effective 60 days following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s results of operations or financial position.

In June 2008, the FASB ratified Staff Position No. EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities. This standard addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share under the two-class method described in paragraphs 60 and 61 of FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings Per Share. This standard is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and interim periods within those years. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s basic or diluted earnings per share.

In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active. This FSP clarifies the application of FAS No. 157 in a market that is not active and provides an example to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that financial asset is not active. This FSP shall be effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which financial statements have not been issued. Revisions resulting from a change in the valuation technique or its application shall be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate. The disclosure provisions of FAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, are not required for revisions resulting from a change in valuation technique or its application. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s results of operations or financial position.

RECLASSIFICATIONS

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes.

ITEM 2

MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial statements of CNB Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) is presented to provide insight into management’s assessment of financial results. The Corporation’s subsidiary CNB Bank (the “Bank”) provides financial services to individuals and businesses within the Bank’s market area which is primarily made up of the west central Pennsylvania counties of Cambria, Clearfield, Centre, Elk, Jefferson and McKean. During 2005 the Bank entered the northwestern Pennsylvania county of Erie and began doing business as ERIEBANK. The Bank is subject to regulation, supervision and examination by the Pennsylvania State Department of Banking as well as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The financial condition and results of operations are not intended to be indicative of future performance. One of the Corporation’s subsidiaries, CNB Securities Corporation, is incorporated in Delaware and currently maintains investments in debt and equity securities. County Reinsurance Company, also a subsidiary, is a Corporation of Arizona, and provides credit life and disability for customers of CNB Bank. CNB Insurance Agency, incorporated in Pennsylvania, provides for the sale

 

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of nonproprietary annuities and other insurance products. Finally, Holiday Financial Services Corporation (“Holiday”) was formed in 2005 to facilitate the Corporation’s entry into the consumer discount loan and finance business. Management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes.

Risk identification and management are essential elements for the successful management of the Corporation. In the normal course of business, the Corporation is subject to various types of risk, including interest rate, credit, and liquidity risk. These risks are controlled through policies and procedures established throughout the Corporation.

Interest rate risk is the sensitivity of net interest income and the market value of financial instruments to the direction and frequency of changes in interest rates. Interest rate risk results from various repricing frequencies and the maturity structure of the financial instruments owned by the Corporation. The Corporation uses its asset/liability management policy and systems to control, monitor and manage interest rate risk.

Credit risk represents the possibility that a customer may not perform in accordance to contractual terms. Credit risk results from loans with customers and the purchase of securities. The Corporation’s primary credit risk is in the loan portfolio. The Corporation manages credit risk by following an established credit policy and through a disciplined evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Also, the investment policy limits the amount of credit risk that may be taken in the securities portfolio.

Liquidity risk represents the inability to generate or otherwise obtain funds at reasonable rates to satisfy commitments to borrowers and obligations to depositors. The Corporation has established guidelines within its asset liability management policy to manage liquidity risk. These guidelines include contingent funding alternatives.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

During 2005, the Bank established a loan production office in Erie, Pennsylvania in order to begin offering commercial loan service to businesses located within Erie and Erie County. Management operated from temporary store locations during 2005 and 2006 and in the third quarter of 2007 opened its first new full service financial services store in Erie’s west side. Another store was opened in the fourth quarter of 2007. We recently completed a third store which will serve as our ERIEBANK division headquarters, and a fourth store is under construction with completion scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2008. During the third quarter of 2008, the Corporation established a loan production office in Meadville, Pennsylvania as part of the expansion of its ERIEBANK franchise. Management believes that our ERIEBANK division, along with our traditional CNB Bank market areas, should provide the Bank with sustained loan and deposit growth during the remainder of 2008.

In the fourth quarter of 2005, the Corporation formed a new subsidiary and entered the consumer discount loan and finance business as Holiday Financial Services Corporation. In 2006, we opened three new offices in the communities of Hollidaysburg, Northern Cambria and Clearfield, Pennsylvania. Three additional offices in the communities of Bellefonte, Ridgway and Bradford, Pennsylvania were opened in 2007. In the second quarter of 2008, the Corporation opened another office which will service our ERIEBANK market area, bringing our total to eight. Although the consumer discount loan business is relatively new to the Corporation, management is making the necessary investments in experienced personnel and technology which we believe will facilitate the growth of Holiday Financial Services into a successful and profitable subsidiary of the corporation.

While non-interest costs are expected to increase with the growth of the Corporation’s banking and consumer discount loan franchises, these new ventures will continue to provide growth in earning assets as well as enhanced non-interest income which we believe will more than offset these costs in 2008 and beyond. As such, the Corporation made the necessary investments in infrastructure and personnel over the past two years knowing that earnings were reduced in the near term due to costs increasing faster than related revenues.

 

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The interest rate environment will continue to play an important role in the future earnings of the Corporation. Our net interest margin remained strong during the first nine months of 2008. Actions of the Federal Reserve during the first and third quarters of 2008 have resulted in decreases in short term interest rates and the shift to a more normalized yield curve which has benefited the Corporation primarily by reducing its cost of funds. Management will closely monitor our net interest margin throughout the remainder of 2008, as well as continue to apply a disciplined approach to managing our balance sheet, as the majority of the earnings of the Corporation continue to be derived from interest income. Due to our continued growth, non-interest income should be enhanced in several areas including service charges and fees as well as improved wealth management income. While our business plan continues to focus on commercial lending, we now offer a full service approach to servicing the needs of high net worth individuals through our Private Banking groups in both our CNB Bank and ERIEBANK franchises.

Management concentrates on return on average equity and earnings per share evaluations, plus other methods to measure and direct the performance of the Corporation. While past results are not an indication of future earnings, we feel the Corporation is well positioned to enhance core earnings through the remainder of 2008.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $68.6 million at September 30, 2008 compared to $26.6 million at December 31, 2007. The increase was primarily the result of deposit growth which exceeded loan growth by $76.7 million during the first nine months of 2008. Management elected to invest a significant portion of the cash generated from this deposit growth in federal fund accounts and other short-term cash accounts in order to meet liquidity needs. Management expects to maintain higher than normal levels of cash and cash equivalents throughout the remainder of 2008.

Management believes the liquidity needs of the Corporation are satisfied by the current balance of cash and cash equivalents, readily available access to traditional funding sources, and the portion of the investment and loan portfolios that mature within one year. These sources of funds will enable the Corporation to meet cash obligations and off-balance sheet commitments as they come due.

SECURITIES

Securities increased $31.2 million or 19.2% since December 31, 2007. The increase is primarily the result of purchases of structured collateralized mortgage obligations from excess deposit growth not reinvested in loans. Most structured collateralized mortgage obligations that have been acquired during the first nine months of 2008 were issued by government sponsored entities.

Effective January 1, 2008, the Corporation adopted FASB Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities for its investment in perpetual preferred equity securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) as well as its investment in all other equity securities that are traded on a national stock exchange. The effect of adopting Statement No. 159 was to reduce retained earnings by $515 thousand at January 1, 2008. In addition, fair value changes included in earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 were ($1,032,000) and ($2,057,000) for unrealized losses and ($348,000) and ($602,000) for realized losses on sales.

The Corporation holds a $2.0 million subordinated corporate bond issued by Lehman Brothers Holdings (“Lehman”). On September 15, 2008, Lehman declared bankruptcy resulting in a significant decline in the market value of the Lehman bond below cost. Management of the Corporation has deemed the decline to be other-than-temporary and, accordingly, recognized a charge to earnings of $2.0 million or $1.3 million, net of tax.

 

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The Corporation holds 38,734 shares of Series F preferred stock issued by Fannie Mae and 30,000 shares of Series Q preferred stock issued by Freddie Mac. On September 7, 2008, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a plan to place Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under conservatorship. As of June 30, 2008, the Corporation’s current holdings in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac had a combined fair value of approximately $1.9 million. Due to the significant decline in the fair value of these securities from June 30, 2008 to September 30, 2008, the Corporation recognized a charge to earnings of approximately $1.7 million or $1.1 million, net of tax, for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

The Corporation generally buys into the market over time and does not attempt to “time” its transactions. In doing this, the highs and lows of the market are averaged into the portfolio and minimize the overall effect of different rate environments. Management monitors the earnings performance and the effectiveness of the liquidity of the securities portfolio on a regular basis through Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO’) meetings. The ALCO also reviews and manages interest rate risk for the Corporation. Through active balance sheet management and analysis of the securities portfolio, the Corporation maintains sufficient liquidity to satisfy depositor requirements and various credit needs of its customers.

LOANS

The Corporation experienced an increase in loan demand during the first nine months of 2008. The Corporation’s lending is primarily focused on the northwest and west central Pennsylvania markets and consists principally of commercial lending primarily to locally owned small businesses and retail lending which includes single-family residential mortgages and other consumer lending. Management continues to focus growth initiatives on commercial lending which it views as a competitive advantage.

At September 30, 2008, the Corporation had $671.2 million in loans outstanding, net of unearned discount, an increase of $71.5 million (or 11.9%) since December 31, 2007. The Corporation ran a successful home equity loan promotion during 2008, which was the primary reason for the growth in residential mortgages of $28.4 million or 16.1%. In addition, the Corporation experienced growth in commercial, industrial and agricultural loans as a result of new business relationships that were developed in both the Corporation’s traditional market area and its ERIEBANK market area. The growth in consumer and other loans was primarily driven by the expansion of customer relationships in the markets served by Holiday Financial Services Corporation. Management expects negligible loan demand throughout the remainder of 2008 as a result of the softening of the economy in the Corporation’s geographic area.

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The allowance for loan losses is established by provisions for losses in the loan portfolio as well as overdrafts in deposit accounts. These provisions are charged against current income. Loans and overdrafts deemed not collectible are charged-off against the allowance while any subsequent collections are recorded as recoveries and increase the allowance.

 

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The table below shows activity within the allowance account (in thousands):

 

     Nine months ending
September 30, 2008
    Year ending
December 31, 2007
    Nine months ending
September 30, 2007
 

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 6,773     $ 6,086     $ 6,086  

Charge-offs:

      

Commercial and industrial

     33       —         26  

Commercial mortgages

     62       67       27  

Residential mortgages

     223       180       157  

Consumer

     546       417       275  

Overdrafts

     232       346       197  
                        
     1,096       1,010       682  
                        

Recoveries:

      

Commercial and industrial

     —         —         —    

Commercial mortgages

     2       —         —    

Residential mortgages

     6       12       12  

Consumer

     63       91       72  

Overdrafts

     86       82       61  
                        
     157       185       145  
                        

Net charge-offs

     (939 )     (825 )     (537 )
                        

Provision for loan losses

     1,981       1,512       903  
                        

Balance at end of period

   $ 7,815     $ 6,773     $ 6,452  
                        

Loans, net of unearned

   $ 671,234     $ 599,688     $ 586,404  

Allowance to net loans

     1.16 %     1.13 %     1.10 %

Net charge-offs to average loans

     0.20 %     0.14 %     0.13 %

Nonperforming assets

   $ 4,964     $ 2,890     $ 2,608  

Nonperforming % of total assets

     0.49 %     0.34 %     0.31 %

The adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses is subject to a formal analysis by the credit administrator of the Bank. As part of the formal analysis, delinquencies and losses are monitored monthly. The loan portfolio is divided into several categories in order to better analyze the entire pool. First is a selection of criticized loans that is given a specific reserve. The remaining loans are pooled, by category, into these segments:

Reviewed

 

   

Commercial and industrial

 

   

Commercial mortgages

Homogeneous

 

   

Residential real estate

 

   

Consumer

 

   

Credit cards

 

   

Overdrafts

 

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The reviewed loan pools are further segregated into four categories: special mention, substandard, doubtful and unclassified. Historical loss factors are calculated for each pool excluding overdrafts based on the previous eight quarters of experience. The homogeneous pools are evaluated by analyzing the historical loss factors from the most previous quarter end and the two most recent year ends. The historical loss factors for both the reviewed and homogeneous pools are adjusted based on these six qualitative factors:

 

   

Levels of and trends in delinquencies and non-accruals

 

   

Trends in volume and terms of loans

 

   

Effects of any changes in lending policies and procedures

 

   

Experience, ability and depth of management

 

   

National and local economic trends and conditions

 

   

Concentrations of credit

The methodology described above was created using the experience of our credit administrator, guidance from the regulatory agencies, expertise of our loan review partner, and discussions with our peers. The resulting factors are applied to the pool balances in order to estimate the probable risk of loss within each pool.

Prudent business practices dictate that the level of the allowance, as well as corresponding charges to the provision for loan losses, should be commensurate with identified areas of risk within the loan portfolio and the attendant risks inherent therein. The quality of the credit risk management function and the overall administration of this vital segment of the Corporation’s assets are critical to the ongoing success of the Corporation.

The previously mentioned analysis considered numerous historical and other factors to analyze the adequacy of the allowance and current period charges against the provision for loan losses. Management paid special attention to a section of the analysis that compared and plotted the actual level of the allowance against the aggregate amount of loans adversely classified in order to compute the estimated potential losses associated with those loans. By noting the “spread” at the present time, as well as prior periods, management can determine the current adequacy of the allowance as well as evaluate trends that may be developing. The volume and composition of the Corporation’s loan portfolio continue to reflect growth in commercial credits including commercial real estate loans.

As mentioned in the Loans section of this analysis, management considers commercial lending a competitive advantage and continues to focus on this area as part of its strategic growth initiatives. However, management must also consider the fact that the inherent risk is more pronounced in these types of credits and is also driven by the economic environment of its market areas.

During the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 the Corporation increased its provision for loan losses and allowance as compared to the nine month period ended September 30, 2007. The increase was a result of increases in net charge-offs, as well as growth in loans outstanding and nonperforming loans from December 31, 2007 to September 30, 2008. Due to the continued growth of Holiday Financial Services, the Corporation has begun to grow a more significant portfolio of consumer finance and discount loans with different risk characteristics than its consumer loan portfolio in its banking subsidiary. Holiday originates small balance unsecured loans and secured loans, primarily collateralized by automobiles and equipment, to borrowers with higher credit risk characteristics than are typical in its bank consumer loan portfolio. Although such loans only represent 2.8% of the Corporation’s total outstanding loans at September 30, 2008, the growth in this higher credit risk portfolio was considered, resulting in increases to our provision and allowance for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

Nonperforming loans and net charge-offs have increased during the first nine months of 2008, primarily as a result of the effect of rising costs and the overall challenging economic environment on certain borrowers. Management believes that both its current period provision and allowance for loan losses are reasonable and adequate to absorb probable incurred losses in its portfolio at September 30, 2008.

 

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PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Premises and equipment increased $3.5 million (or 17.5%) since December 31, 2007. This increase is the result of growth initiatives with the Corporation’s ERIEBANK division. As mentioned in the General Overview section, the Corporation has recently completed its third ERIEBANK store, and construction has begun on a fourth store with completion expected in the fourth quarter of 2008. As such, future increases to premises and equipment are forthcoming.

FUNDING SOURCES

The Corporation considers deposits, short-term borrowings, and term debt when evaluating funding sources. Traditional deposits continue to be the main source of funds in the Corporation increasing $148.2 million from $659.2 million at December 31, 2007 to $807.4 million at September 30, 2008. The growth in deposits was primarily the result of increases in interest bearing demand accounts and savings accounts, which increased since December 31, 2007 by $64.6 million and $63.7 million, respectively.

During the second quarter, the Corporation introduced a new high rate checking product to its CNB Bank and ERIEBANK markets which should result in continued deposit growth throughout the remainder of 2008. In addition, savings account deposit growth has occurred primarily as a result of the Corporation’s expansion of customer relationships in its Erie and Warren, Pennsylvania market areas.

Periodically, the Corporation utilizes term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and other lenders to meet funding needs. During the quarter ended September 30, 2008, the Corporation entered into two term borrowings with the FHLB. The first borrowing was $700,000 at a fixed rate of 4.72%, with quarterly interest only payments until maturity in July 2023. The second borrowing was $2,800,000 at a fixed rate of 4.31%, with monthly principal and interest payments and a balloon payment due at maturity in September 2023.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2008, the Corporation drew $5 million on an available line of credit with FNB Bank. Monthly interest payments are required at a rate of 1 month LIBOR plus 1.80%. In addition, in order to fund continued loan growth, Holiday Financial Services Corporation expanded its available borrowings on a line of credit from an unaffiliated financial institution from $10 million at December 31, 2007 to $15 million at September 30, 2008. Management plans to maintain access to short and long-term borrowings as an available funding source when deemed appropriate.

On August 1, 2008, the Corporation entered into an interest rate swap agreement with PNC Bank, N.A. in connection with its subordinated debentures. The agreement has the effect of converting the variable interest rate on $10 million of the outstanding balance to a fixed rate of 5.84% beginning with the interest rate reset date on September 15, 2008. The interest rate swap is considered a derivative financial instrument, and the Corporation has elected cash flow hedge accounting under FASB Statement No. 133, as amended. As a result, to the extent that the interest rate hedge is effective, any changes in fair value of the agreement will be reported as a component of shareholders’ equity.

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The Corporation’s capital continues to provide a base for profitable growth. Total shareholders’ equity was $62.1 million at September 30, 2008 compared to $69.3 million at December 31, 2007, a decrease of $7.2 million, or 10.4%. This decrease was the result of the decline in fair value of the Corporation’s investment portfolio, losses recognized on other-than-temporarily impaired securities, and realized losses on sales of securities, as disclosed in the securities note on page 12 and in the securities section of this analysis on pages 19 and 20. In the first nine months of 2008, the Corporation earned $4.6 million and declared dividends of $4.1 million, a dividend payout ratio of 90.3% of net income.

The Corporation has also complied with the standards of capital adequacy mandated by the banking regulators. Bank regulators have established “risk-based” capital requirements designed to measure capital adequacy. Risk-based capital ratios reflect the relative risks

 

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of various assets banks hold in their portfolios. A weight category of 0% (lowest risk assets), 20%, 50%, or 100% (highest risk assets), is assigned to each asset on the balance sheet. The Bank’s total risk-based capital ratio of 10.78% at September 30, 2008 is above the well-capitalized standard of 10%. The Bank’s Tier 1 capital ratio of 9.74% is above the well-capitalized minimum of 6%. The Bank’s leverage ratio at September 30, 2008 was 7.24%, also above the well-capitalized standard of 5%. The Corporation’s total risk-based capital, Tier 1 capital and leverage ratios all exceed well-capitalized standards as well. The ratios provide quantitative data demonstrating the strength and future opportunities for use of the Corporation’s capital base. Management continues to evaluate risk-based capital ratios and the capital position of the Corporation as part of its strategic decision making process.

LIQUIDITY AND INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY

Liquidity measures an organizations’ ability to meet cash obligations as they come due. The consolidated statement of cash flows presented on page 7 of the accompanying unaudited financial statements provides analysis of the Corporation’s cash and cash equivalents. Additionally, management considers that portion of the loan and investment portfolio that matures within one year as part of the Corporation’s liquid assets. The Corporation’s liquidity is monitored by the ALCO Committee, which establishes and monitors ranges of acceptable liquidity. Management believes the Corporation’s current liquidity and interest rate position is acceptable.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ACTIVITIES

Some financial instruments, such as loan commitments, credit lines, letters of credit and overdraft protection, are issued to meet customer financing needs. The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk was as follows at September 30, 2008 (in thousands):

 

Commitments to extend credit

   $ 210,331

Standby letters of credit

     10,972
      
   $ 221,303
      

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007

OVERVIEW OF THE INCOME STATEMENT

The Corporation had net income of $372 thousand for the third quarter of 2008 compared to $2.4 million for the same period of 2007. The decrease in net income is attributable to losses on other-than-temporarily impaired securities, as well as realized and unrealized losses on securities for which fair value was elected. The earnings per diluted share decreased from $0.28 in the third quarter of 2007 to $0.04 for the third quarter of 2008.

INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE

Net interest income totaled $9.1 million in the third quarter, an increase of $1.1 million (or 13.9%) over the third quarter of 2007. Total interest and dividend income increased by $527 thousand (or 3.8%) as compared to the third quarter of 2007 as a result of growth in earning assets. Total interest expense decreased $585 thousand (or 9.9%) as compared to the third quarter of 2007, primarily as a result of decreases in short-term interest rates by the Federal Reserve that began in the latter part of 2007 and continued during the first and third quarters of 2008.

 

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PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

The Corporation recorded a provision for loan losses of $716 thousand in the third quarter of 2008 compared to $335 thousand in the third quarter of 2007. As noted in the allowance for loan loss table on page 21, the Corporation has experienced an increased level of charge-offs and nonperforming loans over the past year. Based on management’s detailed evaluation of problem loans, criticized assets, charge-offs and the overall effects of the economy in our markets, an increase in the third quarter provision was deemed necessary. Management believes the third quarter provision is appropriate and the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb probable incurred losses in our portfolio as of September 30, 2008.

OTHER (LOSS) INCOME

Other loss was $864 thousand in the third quarter of 2008 as compared to other income of $2.1 million during the same period in 2007. During the third quarter of 2008, the Corporation realized an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $1,963,000 (pre-tax) in connection with its holding of a subordinated corporate bond issued by Lehman Brothers Holdings. In addition, a substantial portion of the change is a result of the Corporation’s adoption of FASB Statement No. 159 for its equity portfolio as of January 1, 2008, which resulted in a pretax charge of $1.0 million for net unrealized losses on securities.

Excluding the effects of securities transactions, the Corporation’s other income increased $448 thousand (or 22.1%) in the third quarter of 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007 as a result of positive trends in other non interest income line items such as wealth management fees and service charges. Other services charges and fees increased $170 thousand as a result of additional insurance-related commissions being generated by Holiday Financial Services. In addition, “other” other income increased $109 thousand, primarily as a result of fees being generated from expanded VISA check card usage.

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Non-interest expense increased from to $6.4 million in the third quarter of 2007 to $7.3 million in the third quarter of 2008. Approximately 43% of the increase was a result of the Corporation’s increasing costs for salaries and wages, benefits and occupancy related costs. Like many growing entities, the Corporation is faced with increasing employee related costs in order to support its growth. Increases in non-interest expenses such as data processing and insurance contributed to an increase in the “other” other expense line item of $481 thousand. Data processing expenses increased as a result of the new ERIEBANK branches that were opened in 2008, as well as additional services that have been purchased from the Corporation’s core computer processor. In addition, the Corporation’s insurance premiums paid to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have increased as the Corporation’s deposit base has growth throughout 2008.

As mentioned in the general overview section of this analysis, the Corporation is continuing the process of expanding its ERIEBANK division and will continue to grow its consumer finance loan portfolio, Holiday Financial Services Corporation. The Corporation realizes that expenses related to these new ventures may outpace related revenues in the near term but believes the long-term growth potential is more than worth the near term cost. As such, the Corporation will strive to manage expenses while recognizing some, such as increasing costs for salaries, occupancy, outside services and technology, are the result of continued growth.

FEDERAL INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) EXPENSE

Federal income tax benefit was $95 thousand in the third quarter of 2008 as compared to federal income tax expense of $923 thousand in the third quarter of 2007. The federal income tax benefit in the third quarter of 2008 occurred as a result of a higher percentage of tax-exempt income compared to pre-tax income, reducing the Corporation’s anticipated effective tax rate for 2008.

 

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CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED YIELD COMPARISONS

AVERAGE BALANCES AND NET INTEREST MARGIN FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

Dollars in thousands

 

     September 30, 2008    September 30, 2007
     Average
Balance
    Annual
Rate
    Interest
Inc./Exp.
   Average
Balance
    Annual
Rate
    Interest
Inc./Exp.

ASSETS:

             

Interest-bearing deposits with other banks

   $ 7,010     4.91 %   $ 258    $ 7,689     5.93 %   $ 342

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell Securities:

     12,765     3.47 %     332      6,730     5.71 %     288

Taxable (1)

     150,159     4.61 %     5,354      123,162     5.22 %     4,837

Tax-Exempt (1,2)

     28,842     6.61 %     1,397      32,342     6.38 %     1,515

Equity Securities (1,2)

     5,619     5.77 %     275      10,889     4.64 %     337
                                 

Total

     204,395     5.36 %     7,616      180,812     5.92 %     7,319
                                 

Loans:

             

Commercial (2)

     241,429     6.63 %     12,011      216,357     8.09 %     13,125

Mortgage (2)

     350,405     7.03 %     18,476      313,447     7.30 %     17,167

Consumer

     47,583     14.39 %     5,137      32,562     11.96 %     2,922
                                 

Total loans (3)

     639,417     7.43 %     35,624      562,366     7.87 %     33,214
                                 

Total earning assets

     843,812     6.79 %   $ 43,240      743,178     7.27 %   $ 40,533
                                 

Non interest-bearing assets:

             

Cash and due from banks

     29,003            16,959      

Premises and equipment

     22,044            16,822      

Other assets

     39,829            32,146      

Allowance for loan losses

     (7,273 )          (6,219 )    
                         

Total non interest-bearing assets

     83,603            59,708      
                         

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 927,415          $ 802,886      
                         

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

             

Demand - interest-bearing

   $ 199,320     1.43 %     2,132    $ 145,899     1.72 %   $ 1,884

Savings

     87,399     1.80 %     1,177      52,207     0.73 %     285

Time

     349,576     2.98 %     7,808      357,473     4.38 %     11,740
                                 

Total interest-bearing deposits

     636,295     2.33 %     11,117      555,579     3.34 %     13,909

Short-term borrowings

     977     1.50 %     11      5,957     3.98 %     178

Long-term borrowings

     99,656     4.49 %     3,355      59,697     4.97 %     2,226

Subordinated debentures

     20,620     4.92 %     761      20,620     6.20 %     959
                                 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     757,548     2.68 %   $ 15,244      641,853     3.59 %   $ 17,272
                     

Demand - non interest-bearing

     96,545            85,797      

Other liabilities

     5,550            3,611      
                         

Total liabilities

     859,643            731,261      

Shareholders’ equity

     67,772            71,625      
                         

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 927,415          $ 802,886      
                         

Interest income/Earning assets

     6.79 %   $ 43,240      7.27 %   $ 40,533

Interest expense/Interest-bearing liabilities

     2.68 %     15,244      3.59 %     17,272
                             

Net interest spread

     4.11 %   $ 27,996      3.68 %   $ 23,261
                             

Interest income/Interest-bearing assets

     6.79 %     43,240      7.27 %     40,533

Interest expense/Interest-bearing assets

     2.41 %     15,244      3.10 %     17,272
                             

Net interest margin

     4.39 %   $ 27,996      4.17 %   $ 23,261
                             

 

(1) Includes unamortized discounts and premiums. Average balance is computed using the carrying value of securities. The average yield has been computed using the historical amortized cost average balance for available for sale securities.
(2) Average yields are stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis.
(3) Average outstanding includes the average balance outstanding of all non-accrual loans. Loans consist of the average of total loans less average unearned income. The amount of loan fees included in the interest income on loans is not material.

 

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NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007

OVERVIEW OF THE INCOME STATEMENT

The Corporation had net income of $4.6 million for the first nine months of 2008 compared to $6.7 million for the same period of 2007. The decrease in net income is attributable to losses on other-than-temporarily impaired securities, as well as realized and unrealized losses on securities for which fair value was elected. The earnings per diluted share decreased from $0.77 in the first nine months of 2007 to $0.53 in the first nine months of 2008. The return on assets and the return on equity for the first nine months of 2008 are 0.66% and 8.97% as compared to 1.12% and 12.54% for the first nine months of 2007.

INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE

Net interest income totaled $27.2 million in the first nine months of 2008, an increase of $4.7 million (or 20.8%) over the first nine months of 2007. Total interest and dividend income increased by $2.7 million (or 6.7%) as compared to the first nine months of 2007 as a result of growth in average earning assets. Total interest expense decreased $2.0 million (or 11.7%) as compared to the first nine months of 2007, primarily as a result of decreases in short-term interest rates by the Federal Reserve that began in the latter part of 2007 and continued during the first and third quarters of 2008. As noted in the table on page 26, the Corporation’s average earning assets have grown by $100.6 million since September 30, 2007 while the yield has decreased by 48 basis points from 7.27% to 6.79%. The growth in average earning assets more than offset the decline in yield. Meanwhile, the cost of interest bearing liabilities decreased by 91 basis points which more than offset the increase in average interest bearing liabilities of $115.7 million.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

The Corporation recorded a provision for loan losses of $1,981,000 in the first nine months of 2008 compared to $903,000 in the first nine months of 2007. As noted in the allowance for loan loss table on page 21, the Corporation has experienced an increased level of charge-offs over the prior year even though net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans remains at a modest level in comparison to our peer group. However, because of the increase in net charge-offs and the increasing level of nonperforming loans, as well as management’s detailed evaluation of problem loans, criticized assets, and the overall effects of the economy in our markets, an increase in the provision was deemed necessary. Management believes the charges to the provision in the current year are appropriate and the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb probable incurred losses in our portfolio as of September 30, 2008.

OTHER INCOME

Other income decreased $3.8 million during the first nine months of 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007. During the third quarter of 2008, the Corporation realized an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $1,963,000 in connection with its holding of a subordinated corporate bond issued by Lehman Brothers Holdings. In addition, a substantial portion of the decrease is a result of the Corporation’s adoption of FASB Statement No. 159 for its equity portfolio as of January 1, 2008, which resulted in a pretax charge of $2.1 million for net unrealized losses on securities for which fair value was elected during the nine month period ended September 30, 2008.

Excluding the effects of securities transactions, the Corporation’s other income increased $836 thousand (or 13.5%) in the first nine months of 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007 as a result of positive trends in other non interest income line items such as trust and asset management fees, wealth management fees and service charges. Trust and asset management fees and wealth management fees increased as a result of new customer relationships generated in the Corporation’s traditional market areas as well as the ERIEBANK market area. Other services charges and fees increased $419 thousand as a result of additional insurance-related commissions being generated by Holiday Financial Services.

 

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NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Non-interest expense increased by 16.1% to $21.7 million during the first nine months of 2008 compared to $18.7 million during the first nine months of 2007. The majority (approximately 69%) of the increase was a result of the Corporation’s increasing costs for salaries and wages, benefits and occupancy related costs. Like many growing entities, the Corporation is faced with increasing employee and occupancy related costs in order to support its growth. As of September 30, 2008, the Corporation had 285 full time equivalent employees, compared to 262 full time equivalent employees at September 30, 2007, an increase of 8.8%. Increases in non-interest expenses such as data processing and insurance contributed to an increase in the “other” other expense line item of $921 thousand. Data processing expenses increased as a result of the new ERIEBANK branches that were opened in 2008, as well as additional services that have been purchased from the Corporation’s core computer processor. In addition, the Corporation’s insurance premiums paid to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have increased as the Corporation’s deposit base has growth throughout 2008.

As mentioned in the general overview section of this analysis, the Corporation is continuing the process of expanding its ERIEBANK division and will continue to grow its consumer finance loan portfolio, Holiday Financial Services Corporation. The Corporation realizes that expenses related to these new ventures may outpace related revenues in the near term but believes the long-term growth potential is more than worth the near term cost. As such, the Corporation will strive to manage expenses while recognizing some, such as increasing costs for salaries, occupancy, outside services and technology, are the result of continued growth.

FEDERAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE

Federal income tax was $1.4 million in the first nine months of 2008 as compared to $2.4 million in the first nine months of 2007, resulting in an effective tax rate of 24.0% and 26.6%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the periods differed from the federal statutory rate of 35.0% principally as a result of tax exempt income from securities and loans as well as earnings from bank owned life insurance. The decrease in the effective tax rate compared to the prior year is attributable to a higher percentage tax-exempt income compared to pre-tax income, reducing the Corporation’s anticipated effective tax rate for 2008.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting and reporting policies of CNB Financial Corporation are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and conform to general practices within the financial services industry. Accounting and reporting practices for the allowance for loan losses and fair value of securities are deemed critical since they involve the use of estimates and require significant management judgments. Application of assumptions different than those used by management could result in material changes in CNB Financial Corporation’s financial position or results of operations. Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies), Note 3 (Securities), and Note 5 (Allowance for Loan Losses), of the 2007 Annual Report and 10-K, provide detail with regard to the Corporation’s accounting for the allowance for loan losses and fair value of securities. There have been no significant changes in the application of accounting policies since December 31, 2007.

“SAFE HARBOR” STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

Certain statements contained in the report that are not historical facts are forward looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. When used herein, the terms “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “believes,” “estimate,” “projected,” “forecast,” “should,” or “gravitate to” and similar expressions as they relate to CNB Financial Corporation or its management are intended to identify such forward looking statements. CNB Financial Corporation’s actual results, performance or achievements may materially differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause or contribute to

 

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such material differences include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, interest rate environment, competitive conditions in the financial services industry, changes in law, governmental policies and regulations, and rapidly changing technology affecting financial services.

ITEM 3

QUANTITATIVE & QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments due to changes in interest rates, exchange rates, and equity prices. As a financial institution, the Corporation is primarily sensitive to the interest rate risk component. Changes in interest rates will affect the levels of income and expense recorded on a large portion of the Bank’s assets and liabilities. Additionally, such fluctuations in interest rates will impact the market value of all interest sensitive assets. The Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO) is responsible for reviewing the interest rate sensitivity position and establishing policies to control exposure to interest rate fluctuations. The primary goal established by this policy is to increase total income within acceptable risk limits.

The Corporation monitors interest rate risk through the use of two models: earnings simulation and static gap. Each model standing alone has limitations; however taken together they represent a reasonable view of the Corporation’s interest rate risk position. The following discussion provides a summary of our analysis at September 30, 2008 based on the most recent data available.

STATIC GAP: Gap analysis is intended to provide an approximation of projected repricing of assets and liabilities at a point in time on the basis of stated maturities, prepayments, and scheduled interest rate adjustments within selected time intervals. A gap is defined as the difference between the principal amount of assets and liabilities which reprice within those time intervals. The cumulative one year gap at September 30, 2008 was (7.18%) of total earning assets compared to policy guidelines of plus or minus 15.0%.

Fixed rate securities, loans and CDs are included in the gap repricing based on time remaining until maturity. Mortgage prepayments are included in the time frame in which they are expected to be received.

Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in Static Gap. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may not react correspondingly to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate with changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types of assets may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate loans, have features, like annual and lifetime rate caps, which restrict changes in interest rates both on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels would likely deviate from those assumed in the table. Finally, the ability of certain borrowers to make scheduled payments on their adjustable-rate loans may decrease in the event of an interest rate increase.

EARNINGS SIMULATION: This model forecasts the projected change in net income resulting from an increase or decrease in the level of interest rates. The model assumes a one time shock of plus or minus 200 basis points or 2%.

The model makes various assumptions about cash flows and reinvestments of these cash flows in the different rate environments. Generally, repayments, maturities and calls are assumed to be reinvested in like instruments and no significant change in the balance sheet mix is assumed. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates which would produce significant differences in the calculated projected change in income. The limits stated above do not necessarily represent measures that would be taken by management in order to stabilize income results. The instruments on the balance sheet do react at different speeds to various changes in interest rates as discussed under Static Gap. In addition, there are strategies available to management that minimize the decline in income caused by a rapid rise in interest rates.

 

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The following table below summarizes the information from the interest rate risk measures reflecting rate sensitive assets to rate sensitive liabilities at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007:

 

     September 30, 2008     December 31, 2007  

Static 1-Yr. Cumulative Gap

   (7.18 )%   1.38 %

Earnings Simulation:

    

-200 bps vs. Stable Rate

   11.15 %   6.55 %

+200 bps vs. Stable Rate

   (5.62 )%   (2.65 )%

The interest rate sensitivity position at September 30, 2008 was liability sensitive in the short-term. Management measures the potential impact of significant changes in interest rates on both earnings and equity. By the use of computer generated models, the potential impact of these changes has been determined to be acceptable with modest effects on net income and equity given an interest rate shock of an increase or decrease in rates of 2.0%. We continue to monitor the interest rate sensitivity through the ALCO and use the data to make strategic decisions.

ITEM 4

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Corporation’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are, to the best of their knowledge, effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. Subsequent to the date of their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that there were no significant changes in the Corporation’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect its internal controls, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS – None
ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS – There have been no material changes to the factors disclosed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

 

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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Period

   Total Number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased
   Average Price Paid
Per Share (or Unit)
   Total Number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased as Part
Of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
   Maximum Number
(or Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares (or Units)
That May Yet Be
Purchased Under
The Plans or
Programs

7/1/08 to 7/31/08

   2,146    $ 13.53    —      168,386

8/1/08 to 8/31/08

   263      13.70    —      168,386

9/1/08 to 9/30/08

   1,204      13.08    —      168,386
               

Total

   3,613    $ 13.39    —     
               

Purchases not made in conjunction with the Publicly Announced Plan were made to facilitate employee benefit plans in the form of a 401(k).

 

ITEM 3.    DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES - None
ITEM 4.    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS FOR SECURITY HOLDERS VOTE – None
ITEM 5.    OTHER INFORMATION – None
ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT 31.1    CEO Certification
EXHIBIT 31.2    Principal Financial Officer Certification
EXHIBIT 32    Certifications

 

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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.

 

      CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION
     

(Registrant)

DATE:   November 7, 2008    

/s/ William F. Falger

      William F. Falger
      President and Director
      (Principal Executive Officer)
DATE:   November 7, 2008    

/s/ Charles R. Guarino

      Charles R. Guarino
      Treasurer
      (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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