FORM 10-K

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

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

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007

 

OR

 

o                                 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)

 

For the transition period from                                       to

 

Commission file number 0-17077

 

PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC.

(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Pennsylvania

 

23-2226454

(State or other jurisdiction

 

(I.R.S. Employer

of incorporation or organization)

 

Identification No.)

 

 

 

300 Market Street, P.O. Box 967

Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17703-0967

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (570) 322-1111

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $8.33 per share

 

The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

 

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

 

None

(Title of Class)

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
o Yes  xNo

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
¨ Yes  xNo

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.       x

 

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

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

 

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

 

State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant $133,109,369 at June 30, 2007.

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

 

Outstanding at March 4, 2008

 

Common Stock, $8.33 Par Value

 

3,876,114 Shares

 

 

 



 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

 

Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement prepared in connection with its annual meeting of shareholders to be held on April 30, 2008 are incorporated by reference in Part III hereof.

 

INDEX

 

PART I

ITEM

 

 

Item 1.

Business

3

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

9

Item 1B.

Unresolved Staff Comments

11

Item 2.

Properties

11

Item 3.

Legal Proceedings

12

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

12

 

 

 

PART II
 

Item 5.

Market for the Registrant’s Common Stock, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities

12

Item 6.

Selected Financial Data

15

Item 7.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations

16

Item 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

36

Item 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

37

Item 9.

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

67

Item 9A.

Controls and Procedures

67

Item 9B.

Other Information

70

 

 

PART III
 
Item 10.
Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
70

Item 11.

Executive Compensation

70

Item 12.

Security Ownership and Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

70

Item 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

70

Item 14.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

71

 

 

 

PART IV

 

 

Item 15.

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

71

Index to Exhibits

72

Signatures

73

 

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PART I

 

ITEM 1   BUSINESS

 

A.  General Development of Business and History
 
On January 7, 1983, Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a bank holding company.  The Jersey Shore State Bank (the “Bank”) became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and each outstanding share of Bank common stock was converted into one share of Company common stock.  This transaction was approved by the shareholders of the Bank on April 11, 1983 and was officially effective on July 12, 1983.  The Company’s two other wholly-owned subsidiaries are Woods Real Estate Development Company, Inc. and Woods Investment Company, Inc.  The Company’s business has consisted primarily of managing and supervising the Bank, and its principal source of income has been dividends paid by the Bank and Woods Investment Company, Inc.
 

The Bank is engaged in commercial and retail banking which includes the acceptance of time, savings, and demand deposits, the funding of commercial, consumer, and mortgage loans, and safe deposit services.  Utilizing a thirteen branch office network, ATMs, internet, and telephone banking delivery channels, the Bank delivers its products and services to the communities it resides in.

 

In October 2000, the Bank acquired The M Group, Inc. D/B/A The Comprehensive Financial Group (“The M Group”). The M Group, which operates as a subsidiary of the Bank, offers insurance and securities brokerage services. Securities are offered by The M Group through ING Financial Partners, Inc., a registered broker-dealer.

 

Neither the Company nor the Bank anticipates that compliance with environmental laws and regulations will have any material effect on capital expenditures, earnings, or on its competitive position.  The Bank is not dependent on a single customer or a few customers, the loss of whom would have a material effect on the business of the Bank.

 

The Bank employed 191 persons as of December 31, 2007 in either a full-time or part-time capacity.  The Company does not have any employees.  The principal officers of the Bank also serve as officers of the Company.

 

Woods Investment Company, Inc., a Delaware holding company, maintains an investment portfolio that is managed for total return and to fund dividend payments to the Company.

 

Woods Real Estate Development Company, Inc. serves the Company through its acquisition and ownership of certain properties utilized by the Bank.

 

A copy of the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct for the Corporation can be requested from Brian Knepp, Vice President of Finance, at 300 Market Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.  A link with access to the Corporation’s SEC 10-K filings, annual reports, and quarterly filings can be found at www.jssb.com.

 

B.  Regulation and Supervision
 

The Company is also subject to the provisions of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHCA”) and to supervision and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “FRB”).  The Bank is subject to the supervision and examination by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”), as its primary federal regulator and as the insurer of the

 

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Bank’s deposits.  The Bank is also regulated and examined by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking (the “Department”).

 

The insurance activities of The M Group are subject to regulation by the insurance departments of the various states in which The M Group conducts business including principally the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance. The securities brokerage activities of The M Group are subject to regulation by federal and state securities commissions.

 

The FRB has issued regulations under the BHCA that require a bank holding company to serve as a source of financial and managerial strength to its subsidiary banks.  As a result, the FRB, pursuant to such regulations, may require the Company to stand ready to use its resources to provide adequate capital funds to the Bank during periods of financial stress or adversity.  The BHCA requires the Company to secure the prior approval of the FRB before it can acquire all or substantially all of the assets of any bank, or acquire ownership or control of 5% or more of any voting shares of any bank.  Such a transaction would also require approval of the Department.

 

A bank holding company is prohibited under the BHCA from engaging in, or acquiring direct or indirect control of, more than 5% of the voting shares of any company engaged in non-banking activities unless the FRB, by order or regulation, has found such activities to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereto.  Under the BHCA, the FRB has the authority to require a bank holding company to terminate any activity or relinquish control of a non-bank subsidiary (other than a non-bank subsidiary of a bank) upon the FRB’s determination that such activity or control constitutes a serious risk to the financial soundness and stability of any bank subsidiary of the bank holding company.

 

Bank holding companies are required to comply with the FRB’s risk-based capital guidelines.  The risk-based capital rules are designed to make regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banks and bank holding companies and to minimize disincentives for holding liquid assets.  Currently, the required minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets (including certain off-balance sheet activities, such as standby letters of credit) is 8%.  At least half of the total capital is required to be Tier 1 capital, consisting principally of common shareholders’ equity, less certain intangible assets.  The remainder (“Tier 2 capital”) may consist of certain preferred stock, a limited amount of subordinated debt, certain hybrid capital instruments and other debt securities, 45% of net unrealized gains on marketable equity securities, and a limited amount of the general loan loss allowance.  The risk-based capital guidelines are required to take adequate account of interest rate risk, concentration of credit risk, and risks of nontraditional activities.

 

In addition to the risk-based capital guidelines, the FRB requires each bank holding company to comply with the leverage ratio, under which the bank holding company must maintain a minimum level of Tier 1 capital to average total consolidated assets of 3% for those bank holding companies which have the highest regulatory examination ratings and are not contemplating or experiencing significant growth or expansion.  All other bank holding companies are expected to maintain a leverage ratio of at least 4% to 5%.  The Bank is subject to similar capital requirements adopted by the FDIC.

 

C.  Regulation of the Bank

 

From time to time, various types of federal and state legislation have been proposed that could result in additional regulation of, and restrictions of, the business of the Bank.  It cannot be predicted whether any such legislation will be adopted or how such legislation would affect the business of the Bank.  As a consequence of the extensive regulation of commercial banking activities in the United States, the Bank’s business is particularly susceptible to being affected by federal legislation and regulations that may increase the costs of doing business.

 

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Prompt Corrective Action - The FDIC has specified the levels at which an insured institution will be considered “well-capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” and “critically undercapitalized.” In the event an institution’s capital deteriorates to the “undercapitalized” category or below, the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (the “FDIA”) and FDIC regulations prescribe an increasing amount of regulatory intervention, including: (1) the institution of a capital restoration plan by a bank and a guarantee of the plan by a parent institution; and (2) the placement of a hold on increases in assets, number of branches, or lines of business.  If capital has reached the significantly or critically undercapitalized levels, further material restrictions can be imposed, including restrictions on interest payable on accounts, dismissal of management and (in critically undercapitalized situations) appointment of a receiver.  For well-capitalized institutions, the FDIA provides authority for regulatory intervention where the institution is deemed to be engaging in unsafe or unsound practices or receives a less than satisfactory examination report rating for asset quality, management, earnings or liquidity.

 

Deposit Insurance – Historically, there were two deposit insurance funds administered by the FDIC - the Savings Association Insurance Fund (“SAIF”) and the Bank Insurance Fund (“BIF”).  The Bank’s deposits were insured under the BIF; however, the deposits assumed by the Bank in connection with the merger of Lock Haven Savings Bank were treated and assessed as SAIF-insured deposits.  The FDIC has implemented a risk-related premium schedule for all insured depository institutions that results in the assessment of premiums based on capital and supervisory measure.  Under the risk-related premium schedule, the FDIC assigns, on a semiannual basis, each institution to one of three capital groups (well-capitalized, adequately capitalized or undercapitalized) and further assigns such institution to one of three subgroups within a capital group. The institution’s subgroup assignment is based upon the FDIC’s judgment of the institution’s strength in light of supervisory evaluations, including examination reports, statistical analyses, and other information relevant to gauging the risk posed by the institution.  Only institutions with a total capital to risk-adjusted assets ratio of 10.0% or greater, a Tier 1 capital to risk-adjusted assets ratio of 6.0% or greater and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5.0% or greater, are assigned to the well-capitalized group.   As of December 31, 2007, the Bank’s ratios were well above required minimum ratios.

 

The assessment rates range from zero for those institutions with the least risk, to $0.27 for every $100 of insured deposits for institutions deemed to have the highest risk.  The Bank is in the category of institutions that presently pay nothing for deposit insurance.  While the Bank presently pays no premiums for deposit insurance, it is subject to assessments to pay the interest on Financing Corporation (“FICO”) bonds.  FICO was created by Congress to issue bonds to finance the resolution of failed thrift institutions.  The current annual FICO assessment for the Bank (and all banks) is $.0132 per $100 of BIF deposits.

 

In February 2006, deposit insurance modernization legislation was enacted.  The legislation merged the BIF and SAIF into a single Deposit Insurance Fund, increased deposit insurance coverage for IRAs to $250,000, provided for the future increase of deposit insurance on all accounts by authorizing the FDIC to index the coverage to the rate of inflation, authorized the FDIC to set the reserve ratio of the combined Deposit Insurance Fund at a level between 1.15% and 1.50%, and permited the FDIC to establish assessments to be paid by insured banks to maintain the minimum ratios.

 

Other Legislation

The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (“FACT”) was signed into law on December 4, 2003.  This law extends the previously existing Fair Credit Reporting Act.  New provisions added by FACT address the growing problem of identity theft.  Consumers will be able to initiate a fraud alert when they are victims of identity theft, and credit reporting agencies will have additional duties.  Consumers will also be entitled to obtain free credit reports through the credit beaures, and will be granted certain additional privacy rights.

 

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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was enacted to enhance penalties for accounting and auditing improprieties at publicly traded companies and to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures under the federal securities laws.  The Sarbanes-Oxley Act generally applies to all companies, including the Company, that file or are required to file periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act.  The legislation includes provisions, among other things, governing the services that can be provided by a public company’s independent auditors and the procedures for approving such services, requiring the chief executive officer and principal accounting officer to certify certain matters relating to the company’s periodic filings under the Exchange Act, requiring expedited filings of reports by insiders of their securities transactions and containing other provisions relating to insider conflicts of interest, increasing disclosure requirements relating to critical financial accounting policies and their application, increasing penalties for securities law violations, and creating a new public accounting oversight board, a regulatory body subject to SEC jurisdiction with broad powers to set auditing, quality control, and ethics standards for accounting firms.  In response to the legislation, the national securities exchanges and NASDAQ have adopted new rules relating to certain matters, including the independence of members of a company’s audit committee as a condition to listing or continued listing.

 

In addition, Congress is often considering some financial industry legislation. The Company cannot predict how any new legislation, or new rules adopted by the federal banking agencies, may affect its business in the future.

 

In addition to federal banking law, the Bank is subject to the Pennsylvania Banking Code. The Banking Code was amended in late 2000 to provide more complete “parity” in the powers of state-chartered institutions compared to national banks and federal savings banks doing business in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania banks have the same ability to form financial subsidiaries authorized by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, as do national banks.

 

Environmental Laws

Environmentally related hazards have become a source of high risk and potential liability for financial institutions relating to their loans.  Environmentally contaminated properties owned by an institution’s borrowers may result in a drastic reduction in the value of the collateral securing the institution’s loans to such borrowers, high environmental clean up costs to the borrower affecting its ability to repay the loans, the subordination of any lien in favor of the institution to a state or federal lien securing clean up costs, and liability to the institution for clean up costs if it forecloses on the contaminated property or becomes involved in the management of the borrower.  The Company is not aware of any borrower who is currently subject to any environmental investigation or clean up proceeding which is likely to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

 

Effect of Government Monetary Policies

The earnings of the Company are and will be affected by domestic economic conditions and the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States Government and its agencies.   The monetary policies of the FRB have had, and will likely continue to have, an important impact on the operating results of commercial banks through its power to implement national monetary policy in order, among other things, to curb inflation or combat a recession.  The FRB has a major effect upon the levels of bank loans, investments, and deposits through its open market operations in the United States Government securities and through its regulation of, among other things, the discount rate on borrowing of member banks and the reserve requirements against member bank deposits.  It is not possible to predict the nature and impact of future changes in monetary and fiscal policies.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF BANK
 

History and Business

Jersey Shore State Bank (“Bank”) was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a state bank in 1934 and became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company on July 12, 1983.

 

As of December 31, 2007, the Bank had total assets of $615,285,000; total shareholders’ equity of $56,971,000 and total deposits of $389,659,000.  The Bank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for the maximum amount provided under current law.

 

The Bank engages in business as a commercial bank, doing business at several locations in Lycoming, Clinton, and Centre Counties, Pennsylvania.  The Bank offers insurance, securities brokerage services, annuity and mutual fund investment products, and financial planning through its wholly owned subsidiary, The M Group, Inc. D/B/A The Comprehensive Financial Group.

 

Services offered by the Bank include accepting time, demand and savings deposits including Super NOW accounts, statement savings accounts, money market accounts, fixed rate certificates of deposit, and club accounts.  Its services also include making secured and unsecured business and consumer loans that include financing commercial transactions as well as construction and residential mortgage loans and revolving credit loans with overdraft protection.

 

The Bank’s loan portfolio mix can be classified into four principal categories.  These are real estate, agricultural, commercial, and consumer.  Real estate loans can be further segmented into construction and land development, farmland, one-to-four family residential, multi-family, and commercial or industrial.  Qualified borrowers are defined by policy and our underwriting standards.   Owner provided equity requirements range from 20% to 30% with a first lien status required.  Terms are generally restricted to between 10 and 20 years with the exception of construction and land development, which are limited to one to five years.  Real estate appraisals, property construction verifications, and site visitations comply with policy and industry regulatory standards.

 

Prospective residential mortgage customer’s repayment ability is determined from information contained in the application and recent income tax returns.   Emphasis is on credit, employment, income, and residency verification.  Broad hazard insurance is always required and flood insurance where applicable.  In the case of construction mortgages, builders risk insurance is requested.

 

Agricultural loans for the purchase or improvement of real estate must meet the Bank’s real estate underwriting criteria.  The only permissible exception is when a Farmers Home Loan Administration guaranty is obtained.  Agricultural loans made for the purchase of equipment are usually payable in five years, but never more than seven, depending upon the useful life of the purchased asset.  Minimum borrower equity ranges from 20% to 30%.  Livestock financing criteria depends upon the nature of the operation.  Agricultural loans are also made for crop production purposes.  Such loans are structured to repay within the production cycle and not carried over into a subsequent year.

 

Commercial loans are made for the acquisition and improvement of real estate, purchase of equipment, and for working capital purposes on a seasonal or revolving basis.  General purpose working capital loans are also available with repayment expected within one year.  Equipment loans are generally amortized over three to seven years, with an owner equity contribution required of at least 20% of the purchase price.  Insurance coverage with the Bank as loss payee is required, especially in the case where the equipment is rolling stock. It is also a general policy to collateralize non-real estate loans with the asset purchased and, dependant upon loan terms, junior liens are filed on other available assets.  Financial information required on all commercial mortgages includes the most

 

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current three years balance sheets and income statements and projections on income to be developed through the project.  In the case of corporations and partnerships, the principals are often asked to indebt themselves personally as well.

 

Seasonal and revolving lines of credit are offered for working capital purposes.  Collateral for such a loan includes the pledge of inventory and/or receivables.  Drawing availability is usually 50% of inventory and 75% of eligible receivables.  Eligible receivables are defined as invoices less than 90 days delinquent.  Exclusive reliance is very seldom placed on such collateral; therefore, other lienable assets are also taken into the collateral pool.  Where reliance is placed on inventory and accounts receivable, the applicant must provide financial information including agings on a monthly basis.  In addition, the guaranty of the principals is usually obtained.

 

Letter of Credit availability is limited to standbys where the customer is well known to the Bank.  Credit criteria is the same as that utilized in making a direct loan.  Collateral is obtained in most cases, and whenever the expiration date is beyond one year.

 

Consumer loan products include second mortgages, automobile financing, small loan requests, overdraft check lines, and PHEAA referral loans.  Our policy includes standards used in the industry on debt service ratios and terms are consistent with prudent underwriting standards and the use of proceeds.   Verifications are made of employment and residency, along with credit history.  Second mortgages are confined to equity borrowing and home improvements.  Terms are generally ten years or less and rates are fixed.  Loan to collateral value criteria is 80% or less and verifications are made to determine values.   Automobile financing is generally restricted to five years and done on a direct basis.  The Bank, as a practice, does not floor plan and therefore does not discount dealer paper.  Small loan requests are to accommodate personal needs such as the purchase of small appliances or for the payment of taxes.  Overdraft check lines are limited to $5,000 or less.

 

The Bank’s investment portfolio is analyzed and priced on a      monthly basis. Investments are made in U.S. Treasuries, U.S. Agency issues, bank qualified municipal bonds, corporate bonds, and corporate stocks which consist of Pennsylvania bank stocks.  Bonds with BAA or better ratings are used, unless a local issue is purchased that has a lesser or no rating.  Factors taken into consideration when investments are purchased include liquidity, the Company’s tax position, tax equivalent yield, third party investment ratings, and the policies of the Asset/Liability Committee.

 

The banking environment in Lycoming, Clinton, and Centre Counties, Pennsylvania is highly competitive.  The Bank operates thirteen full service offices in these markets and competes for loans and deposits with numerous commercial banks, savings and loan associations, and other financial institutions. The economic base of the region is developed around small business, health care, educational facilities (college and public schools), light manufacturing industries, and agriculture.

 

The Bank has a relatively stable deposit base and no material amount of deposits is obtained from a single depositor or group of depositors, excluding public entities that account for approximately 10% of total deposits.  Although the Bank has regular opportunities to bid on pools of funds of $100,000 or more in the hands of municipalities, hospitals, and others, it does not rely on these monies to fund loans or intermediate or longer-term investments.

 

The Bank has not experienced any significant seasonal fluctuations in the amount of its deposits.

 

Supervision and Regulation

The earnings of the Bank are affected by the policies of regulatory authorities including the FDIC and the FRB. An important function of the FRB is to regulate the money supply and interest rates.  Among the instruments used to implement these objectives are open market operations in U.S. Government Securities, changes in reserve requirements against member bank deposits, and limitations on interest

 

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rates that member banks may pay on time and savings deposits.  These instruments are used in varying combinations to influence overall growth and distribution of bank loans, investments on deposits, and their use may also affect interest rates charged on loans or paid for deposits.

 

The policies and regulations of the FRB have had and will probably continue to have a significant effect on the Bank’s deposits, loans and investment growth, as well as the rate of interest earned and paid, and are expected to affect the Bank’s operation in the future.  The effect of such policies and regulations upon the future business and earnings of the Bank cannot accurately be predicted.

 

ITEM 1A  RISK FACTORS

 

The following sets forth several risk factors that are unique to the Company.

 

Changes in interest rates could reduce our income, cash flows and asset values.

Our income and cash flows and the value of our assets depend to a great extent on the difference between the interest rates we earn on interest-earning assets, such as loans and investment securities, and the interest rates we pay on interest-bearing liabilities such as deposits and borrowings.  These rates are highly sensitive to many factors which are beyond our control, including general economic conditions and policies of various governmental and regulatory agencies and, in particular, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Changes in monetary policy, including changes in interest rates, will influence not only the interest we receive on our loans and investment securities and the amount of interest we pay on deposits and borrowings but will also affect our ability to originate loans and obtain deposits and the value of our investment portfolio.  If the rate of interest we pay on our deposits and other borrowings increases more than the rate of interest we earn on our loans and other investments, our net interest income, and therefore our earnings, could be adversely affected.  Our earnings also could be adversely affected if the rates on our loans and other investments fall more quickly than those on our deposits and other borrowings.

 

Economic conditions either nationally or locally in areas in which our operations are concentrated may adversely affect our business.

Deterioration in local, regional, national or global economic conditions could cause us to experience a reduction in deposits and new loans, an increase in the number of borrowers who default on their loans and a reduction in the value of the collateral securing their loans, all of which could adversely affect our performance and financial condition. Unlike larger banks that are more geographically diversified, we provide banking and financial services locally.  Therefore, we are particularly vulnerable to adverse local economic conditions.

 

Our financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected if our allowance for loan losses is not sufficient to absorb actual losses or if we are required to increase our allowance.

Despite our underwriting criteria, we may experience loan delinquencies and losses.  In order to absorb losses associated with nonperforming loans, we maintain an allowance for loan losses based on, among other things, historical experience, an evaluation of economic conditions, and regular reviews of delinquencies and loan portfolio quality.  Determination of the allowance inherently involves a high degree of subjectivity and requires us to make significant estimates of current credit risks and future trends, all of which may undergo material changes.  At any time there are likely to be loans in our portfolio that will result in losses but that have not been identified as nonperforming or potential problem credits. We cannot be sure that we will be able to identify deteriorating credits before they become nonperforming assets or that we will be able to limit losses on those loans that are identified. We may be required to increase our allowance for loan losses for any of several reasons.  Federal regulators, in reviewing our loan portfolio as part of a regulatory examination, may request that we increase our allowance for loan losses.  Changes in economic conditions affecting borrowers, new information regarding existing loans, identification of additional problem loans and other factors, both within and outside of our control, may require an increase in our allowance.  In addition, if

 

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charge-offs in future periods exceed our allowance for loan losses, we will need additional increases in our allowance for loan losses.  Any increases in our allowance for loan losses will result in a decrease in our net income and, possibly, our capital, and may materially affect our results of operations in the period in which the allowance is increased.

 

Many of our loans are secured, in whole or in part, with real estate collateral which is subject to declines in value.

In addition to considering the financial strength and cash flow characteristics of a borrower, we often secure our loans with real estate collateral.  Real estate values and the real estate market are generally affected by, among other things, changes in local, regional or national economic conditions, fluctuations in interest rates and the availability of loans to potential purchasers, changes in tax laws and other governmental statutes, regulations and policies, and acts of nature.  The real estate collateral provides an alternate source of repayment in the event of default by the borrower.  If real estate prices in our markets decline, the value of the real estate collateral securing our loans could be reduced.  If we are required to liquidate real estate collateral securing loans during a period of reduced real estate values to satisfy the debt, our earnings and capital could be adversely affected.

 

Competition may decrease our growth or profits.

We face substantial competition in all phases of our operations from a variety of different competitors, including commercial banks, savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, credit unions, consumer finance companies, factoring companies, leasing companies, insurance companies, and money market mutual funds.  There is very strong competition among financial services providers in our principal service area.  Our competitors may have greater resources, higher lending limits, or larger branch systems than we do.  Accordingly, they may be able to offer a broader range of products and services as well as better pricing for those products and services than we can.

 

In addition, some of the financial services organizations with which we compete are not subject to the same degree of regulation as is imposed on federally insured financial institutions.  As a result, those nonbank competitors may be able to access funding and provide various services more easily or at less cost than we can, adversely affecting our ability to compete effectively.

 

We may be adversely affected by government regulation.

The banking industry is heavily regulated. Banking regulations are primarily intended to protect the federal deposit insurance funds and depositors, not shareholders. Changes in the laws, regulations, and regulatory practices affecting the banking industry may increase our costs of doing business or otherwise adversely affect us and create competitive advantages for others. Regulations affecting banks and financial services companies undergo continuous change, and we cannot predict the ultimate effect of these changes, which could have a material adverse effect on our profitability or financial condition.

 

We rely on our management and other key personnel, and the loss of any of them may adversely affect our operations.

We are and will continue to be dependent upon the services of our executive management team. In addition, we will continue to depend on our ability to retain and recruit key commercial loan officers. The unexpected loss of services of any key management personnel or commercial loan officers could have an adverse effect on our business and financial condition because of their skills, knowledge of our market, years of industry experience, and the difficulty of promptly finding qualified replacement personnel.

 

Environmental liability associated with lending activities could result in losses.

In the course of our business, we may foreclose on and take title to properties securing our loans.  If hazardous substances were discovered on any of these properties, we could be liable to governmental entities or third parties for the costs of remediation of the hazard, as well as for personal injury and

 

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property damage.  Many environmental laws can impose liability regardless of whether we knew of, or were responsible for, the contamination.  In addition, if we arrange for the disposal of hazardous or toxic substances at another site, we may be liable for the costs of cleaning up and removing those substances from the site even if we neither own nor operate the disposal site.  Environmental laws may require us to incur substantial expenses and may materially limit use of properties we acquire through foreclosure, reduce their value or limit our ability to sell them in the event of a default on the loans they secure.  In addition, future laws or more stringent interpretations or enforcement policies with respect to existing laws may increase our exposure to environmental liability.

 

Failure to implement new technologies in our operations may adversely affect our growth or profits.

The market for financial services, including banking services and consumer finance services, is increasingly affected by advances in technology, including developments in telecommunications, data processing, computers, automation, Internet-based banking, and telebanking. Our ability to compete successfully in our markets may depend on the extent to which we are able to exploit such technological changes. However, we can provide no assurance that we will be able to properly or timely anticipate or implement such technologies or properly train our staff to use such technologies.  Any failure to adapt to new technologies could adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results.

 

An investment in our common stock is not an insured deposit.

Our common stock is not a bank deposit and, therefore, is not insured against loss by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, commonly referred to as the FDIC, any other deposit insurance fund or by any other public or private entity.  Investment in our common stock is subject to the same market forces that affect the price of common stock in any company.

 

ITEM 1B   UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

None.

 

ITEM 2    PROPERTIES

 

The Company owns and leases its properties.  Listed herewith are the locations of properties owned or leased as of December 31, 2007, in which the banking offices are located; all properties are in good condition and adequate for the Bank’s purposes:

 

Office
 
Address
 
Ownership

Main

 

115 South Main Street
P.O. Box 5098
Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania 17740

 

Owned

 

 

 

 

 

Bridge Street

 

112 Bridge Street

 

Owned

 

 

Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania 17740

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DuBoistown

 

2675 Euclid Avenue
Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17702

 

Owned

 

 

 

 

 

Williamsport

 

300 Market Street

 

Owned

 

 

P.O. Box 967

 

 

 

 

Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17703-0967

 

 

 

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Montgomery

 

9094 Rt. 405 Highway
Montgomery, Pennsylvania 17752

 

Under Lease

 

 

 

 

 

Lock Haven

 

4 West Main Street
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania 17745

 

Owned

 

 

 

 

 

Mill Hall

 

(Inside Wal-Mart), 173 Hogan Boulevard
Mill Hall, Pennsylvania 17751

 

Under Lease

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Mills

 

3635 Penns Valley Road, P.O. Box 66
Spring Mills, Pennsylvania 16875

 

Owned

 

 

 

 

 

Centre Hall

 

2842 Earlystown Road
Centre Hall, Pennsylvania 16828

 

Land Under Lease

 

 

 

 

 

Zion

 

100 Cobblestone Road
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823

 

Under Lease

 

 

 

 

 

State College

 

(Inside Wal-Mart), 1665 North Atherton Place
State College, Pennsylvania 16803

 

Under Lease

 

 

 

 

 

State College

 

2050 North Atherton Street
State College, Pennsylvania 16803

 

Land Under Lease

 

 

 

 

 

Montoursville

 

820 Broad Street
Montoursville, Pennsylvania 17754

 

Under Lease

 

 

 

 

 

The M Group, Inc.
D/B/A The
Comprehensive
Financial Group

 

705 Washington Boulevard
Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701

 

Under Lease

 

ITEM  3    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

The Company is subject to lawsuits and claims arising out of its business.  In the opinion of management, after review and consultation with counsel, any proceedings that may be assessed will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of the Company.

 

ITEM  4    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of 2007.

 

PART II

 

ITEM  5    MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON STOCK, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

The Common Stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “PWOD”.  The following table sets forth (1) the quarterly high and low close prices for a share of the Company’s

 

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Common Stock during the periods indicated, and (2) quarterly dividends on a share of the Common Stock with respect to each quarter since January 1, 2005.  The following quotations represent prices between buyers and sellers and do not include retail markup, markdown or commission.  They may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

 

 

 

HIGH

 

LOW

 

Dividends
Declared

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First quarter

 

$

41.67

 

$

38.58

 

$

0.38

 

Second quarter

 

41.58

 

37.08

 

0.38

 

Third quarter

 

38.30

 

36.76

 

0.39

 

Fourth quarter

 

39.76

 

36.67

 

0.41

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First quarter

 

$

38.75

 

$

37.75

 

$

0.42

 

Second quarter

 

39.50

 

36.50

 

0.43

 

Third quarter

 

38.48

 

37.02

 

0.44

 

Fourth quarter

 

38.59

 

36.20

 

0.44

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First quarter

 

$

37.75

 

$

35.00

 

$

0.44

 

Second quarter

 

35.00

 

33.86

 

0.44

 

Third quarter

 

35.00

 

30.80

 

0.45

 

Fourth quarter

 

32.50

 

30.33

 

0.46

 

 

The Bank has paid cash dividends since 1941.  The Company has paid dividends since the effective date of its formation as a bank holding company.  It is the present intention of the Registrant’s Board of Directors to continue the dividend payment policy; however, further dividends must necessarily depend upon earnings, financial condition, appropriate legal restrictions, and other factors relevant at the time the Board of Directors of the Registrant considers dividend policy.  Cash available for dividend distributions to shareholders of the Registrant primarily comes from dividends paid by the Bank to the Company.  Therefore, the restrictions on the Bank’s dividend payments are directly applicable to the Company.  See also the information appearing in Note 18 to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information related to dividend restrictions.

 

Under the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988 a corporation may not pay a dividend, if after giving effect thereto, the corporation would be unable to pay its debts as they become due in the usual course of business and after giving effect thereto the total assets of the corporation would be less than the sum of its total liabilities plus the amount that would be needed, if the corporation were to be dissolved at the time of the distribution, to satisfy the preferential rights upon dissolution of the shareholders whose preferential rights are superior to those receiving the dividend.

 

As of March 4, 2008, the Company had approximately 1,273 shareholders of record.

 

Following is a schedule of the shares of the Company’s common stock purchased by the Company during the fourth quarter of 2007.

 

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Period

 

Total
Number of
Shares (or
Units)
Purchased

 

Average
Price Paid
per Share
(or Units)
Purchased

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Month#1(October 1- October 31, 2007)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Month#2 (November 1-November 30, 2007)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Month#3 (December 1,-December 31, 2007)

 

2,500

 

$

32.11

 

2,500

 

126,070

 

 

Set forth below is a line graph comparing the yearly dollar changes in the cumulative shareholder return on the Company’s common stock against the cumulative total return of the S&P 500 Stock Index, NASDAQ Bank Index, and NASDAQ Composite for the period of five fiscal years assuming the investment of $100.00 on December 31, 2002 and assuming the reinvestment of dividends.  The shareholder return shown on the graph below is not necessarily indicative of future performance.

 

 

 

 

Period Ending

 

Index

 

12/31/02

 

12/31/03

 

12/31/04

 

12/31/05

 

12/31/06

 

12/31/07

 

Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc.

 

100.00

 

146.37

 

157.11

 

158.36

 

161.13

 

146.21

 

S&P 500

 

100.00

 

128.68

 

142.69

 

149.70

 

173.34

 

182.86

 

NASDAQ Composite

 

100.00

 

150.01

 

162.89

 

165.13

 

180.85

 

198.60

 

NASDAQ Bank

 

100.00

 

129.93

 

144.21

 

137.97

 

153.15

 

119.35

 

 

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ITEM  6    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
 

The following table sets forth certain financial data as of and for each of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 2007.

 

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Income Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

$

35,949

 

$

33,753

 

$

30,903

 

$

29,845

 

$

28,384

 

Interest expense

 

16,447

 

14,210

 

10,381

 

8,768

 

9,265

 

Net interest income

 

19,502

 

19,543

 

20,522

 

21,077

 

19,119

 

Provision for loan losses

 

150

 

635

 

720

 

465

 

255

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

19,352

 

18,908

 

19,802

 

20,612

 

18,864

 

Noninterest income

 

7,478

 

9,029

 

9,431

 

8,918

 

9,150

 

Noninterest expense

 

17,316

 

16,329

 

15,108

 

14,184

 

13,137

 

Income before income taxes

 

9,514

 

11,608

 

14,125

 

15,346

 

14,877

 

Applicable income taxes

 

637

 

1,961

 

3,224

 

4,263

 

3,703

 

Net Income

 

$

8,877

 

$

9,647

 

$

10,901

 

$

11,083

 

$

11,174

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet at End of Period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

628,138

 

$

592,285

 

$

568,668

 

$

546,703

 

$

527,381

 

Loans

 

360,478

 

360,384

 

338,438

 

324,505

 

275,828

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

(4,130

)

(4,185

)

(3,679

)

(3,338

)

(3,069

)

Deposits

 

389,022

 

395,191

 

352,529

 

356,836

 

334,318

 

Long-term debt — other

 

106,378

 

82,878

 

84,478

 

75,878

 

70,878

 

Shareholders' equity

 

70,559

 

74,594

 

73,919

 

73,165

 

69,769

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per Share Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share - Basic

 

$

2.28

 

$

2.45

 

$

2.75

 

$

2.78

 

$

2.79

 

Earnings per share - Diluted

 

2.28

 

2.45

 

2.74

 

2.78

 

2.79

 

Cash dividends declared

 

1.79

 

1.73

 

1.56

 

1.47

 

1.24

 

Book value

 

18.21

 

19.12

 

18.59

 

18.36

 

17.50

 

Number of shares outstanding, at end of period

 

3,875,632

 

3,900,742

 

3,975,787

 

3,985,832

 

3,985,872

 

Average number of shares outstanding-basic

 

3,886,277

 

3,934,138

 

3,971,926

 

3,990,008

 

3,996,702

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selected financial ratios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on average shareholders’ equity

 

12.14

%

12.93

%

14.54

%

15.49

%

16.60

%

Return on average total assets

 

1.49

%

1.67

%

1.97

%

2.06

%

2.24

%

Net interest income to average interest earning assets

 

3.95

%

4.06

%

4.29

%

4.32

%

4.36

%

Dividend payout ratio

 

78.33

%

70.51

%

57.10

%

52.72

%

44.76

%

Average shareholders’ equity to average total assets

 

12.23

%

12.92

%

13.56

%

13.30

%

13.51

%

Loans to deposits, at end of period

 

92.66

%

91.19

%

96.00

%

90.94

%

82.50

%

 

Per share data and number of shares outstanding have been adjusted in each reporting period to give retroactive effect to a 10% stock dividend issued October 30, 2003 and a six for five stock split issued November 18, 2005.

 

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ITEM 7     MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

NET INTEREST INCOME

 

Net interest income is determined by calculating the difference between the yields earned on interest-earning assets and the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities.  To compare the tax-exempt asset yields to taxable yields, amounts are adjusted to taxable equivalents based on the marginal corporate federal tax rate of 34%.  The tax equivalent adjustments to net interest income for 2007, 2006, and 2005 were $2,410,000, $2,245,000, and $1,764,000, respectively.

 

2007 vs 2006

 

Reported net interest income decreased $41,000 or 0.21% to $19,502,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2006 although the yield on earning assets increased to 6.91% from 6.70%, respectively.  On a tax equivalent basis the change in net interest income was an increase of $124,000 which is primarily the result of the yield on investment securities increasing to 6.25% from 5.93% at December 31, 2006.  Total interest income increased 6.5% or $2,196,000 primarily due to growth in the average balance of the loan portfolio of $8,688,000 coupled with an increase in the loan yield to 7.27% from 7.10% at December 31, 2006.  Interest and dividend income generated from the investment portfolio and interest bearing cash deposits increased $975,000.  The increase was the result of the yield on the investment portfolio increasing 32 basis points while the average balance of the investment portfolio increased by $8,749,000.

 

Interest expense increased $2,237,000 to $16,447,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to 2006.  The majority of the increase, 91% or $2,043,000, is related to increased levels of average deposits and increased rates being paid on deposit accounts, which had an average rate paid of 3.35% and 2.88% for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  The increases were driven by market competition and rate increases enacted throughout 2006 by the Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) resulting in a higher average prime rate during 2007 than 2006.  Interest expense related to time deposits increased $2,121,000 as the average rate paid on time deposits increased to 4.73% from 4.11% for the year ended December 31, 2006.  The increase in time deposit rates was the result of competitive pressure, FOMC rate increases, rate specials related to the opening of a new branch and the one year anniversary of a second, and incentive to customers to invest in short-term time deposits.  In addition, the average balance in time deposits increased $21,508,000 due to the before mentioned rate specials, transfer of dollars from transaction accounts due to the increasing rate disparity between products, and the use of brokered deposits to limit the reliance on short-term FHLB funding

 

The rate paid on borrowings increased to 4.57% from 4.50% for the year ended December 31, 2007.  The increase in rate resulted in interest expense on borrowings increasing $194,000 with the majority of the increase occurring in the short-term borrowing category.  The short-term borrowing rate increased 11 basis points to 4.45% due to the FOMC rate increases since the start of 2006.  Interest expense associated with long-term borrowings increased $58,000 due to the average balance of long-term FHLB borrowings increasing $253,000 and a weighted average interest rate on the long-term debt increase of 6 basis points to 4.62% at December 31, 2007.

 

2006 vs 2005

 

Reported net interest income decreased $979,000 or 4.8% to $19,543,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2005 as the yield on earning assets increased to 6.70% from 6.29%, respectively.  On a tax equivalent basis the change in net interest income was a decrease of $498,000 which is the result of the rate paid on interest bearing liabilities increasing at nearly twice the rate of increases in the yield on earning assets.  Total interest income

 

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increased 9.2% or $2,850,000 primarily due to growth in the average balance of the loan portfolio of $22,150,000 coupled with an increase in loan yield to 7.10% from 6.73% at December 31, 2005.  Interest and dividend income generated from the investment portfolio and interest bearing cash deposits increased $98,000.  The increase was the result of the yield on the investment portfolio increasing 39 basis points while the average balance of the investment portfolio declined by $3,474,000.

 

Interest expense increased $3,829,000 to $14,210,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006 as compared to 2005.  The majority of the increase, 82% or $3,134,000, is related to increased rates being paid on deposit accounts, which had an average rate paid of 2.88% and 1.98% for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  The increases were driven by market competition and rate increases enacted by the Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC).  Interest expense related to time deposits increased $2,827,000 as the average rate paid on time deposits increased to 4.11% from 3.02% for the year ended December 31, 2005.  The increase in time deposit rates was the result of competitive pressure, FOMC rate increases, rate specials related to the opening of a new branch and the one year anniversary of a second, and incentive to customers to invest in short-term time deposits.  In addition, the average balance in time deposits increased $30,130,000 due to the before mentioned rate specials, transfer of dollars from transaction accounts due to the increasing rate disparity between products, and the use of brokered deposits to limit the reliance on short-term FHLB funding

 

The rate paid on borrowings increased to 4.50% from 4.08% for the year ended December 31, 2006.  The increase in rate resulted in interest expense on borrowings increasing $695,000 with the majority of the increase occurring in the short-term borrowing category.  The short-term borrowing rate increased 144 basis points to 4.34% due to the FOMC rate increases since the start of 2005.  Interest expense associated with long-term borrowings increased $123,000 due to the average balance of long-term FHLB borrowings increasing $2,417,000 while the weighted average interest rate on the long-term debt remained constant.

 

AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES

 

The following tables set forth certain information relating to the Company’s average balance sheet and reflect the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated and the average yields earned and rates paid.  Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented.

 

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2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

(In Thousands)

 

Average Balance

 

Interest

 

Average Rate

 

Average Balance

 

Interest

 

Average Rate

 

Average Balance

 

Interest

 

Average Rate

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax-exempt loans

 

$

7,857

 

$

485

 

6.17

%

$

8,173

 

$

503

 

6.15

%

$

5,370

 

$

307

 

5.72

%

All other loans

 

353,528

 

25,779

 

7.29

%

344,524

 

24,545

 

7.12

%

325,177

 

21,924

 

6.74

%

Total loans

 

361,385

 

26,264

 

7.27

%

352,697

 

25,048

 

7.10

%

330,547

 

22,231

 

6.73

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxable securities

 

93,480

 

5,474

 

5.86

%

91,767

 

4,837

 

5.27

%

115,041

 

5,529

 

4.81

%

Tax-exempt securitites

 

99,728

 

6,602

 

6.62

%

92,692

 

6,102

 

6.58

%

72,892

 

4,882

 

6.70

%

Total securities

 

193,208

 

12,076

 

6.25

%

184,459

 

10,939

 

5.93

%

187,933

 

10,411

 

5.54

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits

 

345

 

19

 

5.51

%

152

 

11

 

7.24

%

873

 

25

 

2.86

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

554,938

 

38,359

 

6.91

%

537,308

 

35,998

 

6.70

%

519,353

 

32,667

 

6.29

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets

 

42,602

 

 

 

 

 

40,413

 

 

 

 

 

33,308

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

597,540

 

 

 

 

 

$

577,721

 

 

 

 

 

$

552,661

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings

 

$

58,710

 

428

 

0.73

%

$

61,958

 

509

 

0.82

%

$

64,795

 

500

 

0.77

%

Super Now deposits

 

46,596

 

611

 

1.31

%

47,294

 

655

 

1.38

%

50,756

 

438

 

0.86

%

Money market deposits

 

23,920

 

540

 

2.26

%

23,905

 

493

 

2.06

%

29,317

 

412

 

1.41

%

Time deposits

 

198,029

 

9,372

 

4.73

%

176,521

 

7,251

 

4.11

%

146,391

 

4,424

 

3.02

%

Total deposits

 

327,255

 

10,951

 

3.35

%

309,678

 

8,908

 

2.88

%

291,259

 

5,774

 

1.98

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term borrowings

 

36,816

 

1,639

 

4.45

%

34,612

 

1,503

 

4.34

%

32,114

 

931

 

2.90

%

Long-term borrowings

 

83,490

 

3,857

 

4.62

%

83,237

 

3,799

 

4.56

%

80,820

 

3,676

 

4.55

%

Total borrowings

 

120,306

 

5,496

 

4.57

%

117,849

 

5,302

 

4.50

%

112,934

 

4,607

 

4.08

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

447,561

 

16,447

 

3.67

%

427,527

 

14,210

 

3.32

%

404,193

 

10,381

 

2.57

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demand deposits

 

69,953

 

 

 

 

 

69,668

 

 

 

 

 

69,457

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

6,924

 

 

 

 

 

5,899

 

 

 

 

 

4,057

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

73,102

 

 

 

 

 

74,627

 

 

 

 

 

74,954

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

$

597,540

 

 

 

 

 

$

577,721

 

 

 

 

 

$

552,661

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate spread

 

 

 

 

 

3.24

%

 

 

 

 

3.38

%

 

 

 

 

3.72

%

Net interest income/margin

 

 

 

$

21,912

 

3.95

%

 

 

$

21,788

 

4.06

%

 

 

$

22,286

 

4.29

%

 

Fees on loans are included with interest on loans.  Loan fees are included in interest income as follows:  2007 $453,000, 2006 $478,000, 2005 $491,000

Information on this table has been calculated using average daily balances to obtain average balances.

Nonaccrual loans have been included with loans for the purpose of analyzing net interest earnings.

Income and rates on a fully taxable equivalent basis include an adjustment for the difference between annual income from tax-exempt obligations and the taxable equivalent of such income at the standard 34% tax rate.

 

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Reconcilement of Taxable Equivalent Net Interest Income

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

$

35,949

 

$

33,753

 

$

30,903

 

Total interest expense

 

16,447

 

14,210

 

10,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

19,502

 

19,543

 

20,522

 

Tax equivalent adjustment

 

2,410

 

2,245

 

1,764

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income
(fully taxable equivalent)

 

$

21,912

 

$

21,788

 

$

22,286

 

 

 

Rate/Volume Analysis

 

The table below sets forth certain information regarding changes in our interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated. For interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (i) changes in volume (changes in average volume

 

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multiplied by old rate) and (ii) changes in rates (changes in rate multiplied by old average volume). Increases and decreases due to both interest rate and volume, which cannot be separated, have been allocated proportionally to the change due to volume and the change due to interest rate.  Income and interest rates are on a taxable equivalent basis.

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2007 vs 2006
Increase (Decrease)
Due to

 

2006 vs 2005
Increase (Decrease)
Due to

 

(In Thousands)

 

Volume

 

Rate

 

Net

 

Volume

 

Rate

 

Net

 

Interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans, tax-exempt

 

$

(20

)

$

2

 

$

(18

)

$

174

 

$

22

 

$

196

 

Loans

 

650

 

584

 

1,234

 

1,342

 

1,279

 

2,621

 

Taxable investment securities

 

88

 

549

 

637

 

(1,192

)

500

 

(692

)

Tax-exempt investment securities

 

466

 

34

 

500

 

1,304

 

(84

)

1,220

 

Interest-bearing deposits

 

12

 

(4

)

8

 

(32

)

18

 

(14

)

Total interest-earning assets

 

1,196

 

1,165

 

2,361

 

1,596

 

1,735

 

3,331

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings deposits

 

(30

)

(51

)

(81

)

(23

)

32

 

9

 

Super Now deposits

 

(10

)

(34

)

(44

)

(32

)

249

 

217

 

Money market deposits

 

 

47

 

47

 

(86

)

167

 

81

 

Time deposits

 

344

 

1,777

 

2,121

 

471

 

2,356

 

2,827

 

Short-term borrowings

 

100

 

36

 

136

 

65

 

507

 

572

 

Long-term borrowings

 

12

 

46

 

58

 

110

 

13

 

123

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

416

 

1,821

 

2,237

 

505

 

3,324

 

3,829

 

Change in net interest income

 

$

780

 

$

(656

)

$

124

 

$

1,091

 

$

(1,589

)

$

(498

)

 

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

2007 vs 2006

 

The provision for loan losses is based upon management’s quarterly review of the loan portfolio.  The purpose of the review is to assess loan quality, identify impaired loans, analyze delinquencies, ascertain loan growth, evaluate potential charge-offs and recoveries, and assess general economic conditions in the markets served.  An external independent loan review is also performed annually for the Bank.  Management remains committed to an aggressive program of problem loan identification and resolution.

 

The allowance is calculated by applying loss factors to outstanding loans by type, excluding loans for which a specific allowance has been determined.  Loss factors are based on management’s consideration of the nature of the portfolio segments, changes in mix and volume of the loan portfolio, and historical loan loss experience.  In addition, management considers industry standards and trends with respect to nonperforming loans and its knowledge and experience with specific lending segments.

 

Although management believes that it uses the best information available to make such determinations and that the allowance for loan losses is adequate at December 31, 2007, future adjustments could be necessary if circumstances or economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the initial determinations.  A downturn in the local economy or employment and delays in receiving financial information from borrowers could result in increased levels of nonperforming assets and charge-offs, increased loan loss provisions and reductions in interest income.  Additionally, as an integral part of the examination process, bank regulatory agencies periodically review the Bank’s loan loss allowance.  The banking regulators could require the recognition of additions to the loan loss allowance based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination.

 

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The allowance for loan losses decreased from $4,185,000 at December 31, 2006 to $4,130,000 at December 31, 2007.  At December 31, 2007, allowance for loan losses was 1.15% of total loans compared to 1.16% of total loans at December 31, 2006.  Management’s conclusion is that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in its loan portfolio as of the consolidated balance sheet date.

 

The provision for loan losses totaled $150,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007.  The provision for the same period in 2006 was $635,000.  Management concluded that the decrease of the provision was appropriate when considering the gross loan growth experienced during 2007 of $94,000 coupled with the low levels of charge-offs and delinquencies during the year.  Utilizing both internal and external resources, as noted, senior management has concluded that the allowance for loan losses remains at a level adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio.

 

2006 vs 2005

 

The allowance for loan losses increased 13.8% or $506,000 from fiscal 2005 after net charge-offs of $129,000 contributed to a year-end allowance for loan losses of  $4,185,000 or 1.16% of total loans.  Based upon this analysis, as well as the others noted above, senior management concluded that the allowance for loan losses was at a level adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio at December 31, 2006.

 

Following is a table showing the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31:

 

(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

4,185

 

$

3,679

 

$

3,338

 

$

3,069

 

$

2,953

 

Charge-offs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate

 

 

50

 

132

 

121

 

63

 

Commercial and industrial

 

103

 

28

 

206

 

50

 

37

 

Installment loans to individuals

 

201

 

249

 

108

 

112

 

116

 

Total charge-offs

 

304

 

327

 

446

 

283

 

216

 

Recoveries:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate

 

13

 

68

 

45

 

50

 

42

 

Commercial and industrial

 

1

 

40

 

8

 

4

 

16

 

Installment loans to individuals

 

85

 

90

 

14

 

33

 

19

 

Total recoveries

 

99

 

198

 

67

 

87

 

77

 

Net charge-offs

 

205

 

129

 

379

 

196

 

139

 

Additions charged to operations

 

150

 

635

 

720

 

465

 

255

 

Balance at end of period

 

$

4,130

 

$

4,185

 

$

3,679

 

$

3,338

 

$

3,069

 

Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding during the period

 

0.06

%

0.04

%

0.11

%

0.06

%

0.05

%

 

NON-INTEREST INCOME

 

2007 vs 2006

 

Total non-interest income decreased $1,551,000 from the year ended December 31, 2007 to 2006.  Excluding security (loss) gains and the gain on sale of loans, non-interest income increased $114,000.  Service charges decreased $120,000 as overdraft protection fees declined and customers migrated to new checking accounts having reduced or no service charges.  Earnings on bank-owned life insurance increased $36,000. Insurance commissions decreased $59,000 due to a reduction in the overall commission, from the underwriter, that The M Group receives on each insurance contract written.  Management of The M Group continues to pursue new and build upon current relationships.

 

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However, the sales cycle for insurance and investment products can take typically from six months to one year or more to complete. The sales call program continues to expand to other financial institutions, which results in additional revenue for The M Group.  The increase in other income was primarily due to increases in revenues from debit card transactions, merchant card commissions,  and commissions generated by The M Group for securities transactions.

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Change

 

(In Thousands)

 

Amount

 

% Total

 

Amount

 

% Total

 

Amount

 

%

 

Deposit service charges

 

$

2,246

 

30.03

%

$

2,366

 

26.20

%

$

(120

)

(5.07

)%

Securities (losses) gains, net

 

(54

)

(0.72

)

1,679

 

18.60

 

(1,733

)

(103.22

)

Bank-owned life insurance

 

410

 

5.48

 

374

 

4.14

 

36

 

9.63

 

Gain on sale of loans

 

921

 

12.32

 

853

 

9.45

 

68

 

7.97

 

Insurance commissions

 

2,222

 

29.72

 

2,281

 

25.26

 

(59

)

(2.59

)

Other income

 

1,733

 

23.17

 

1,476

 

16.35

 

257

 

17.41

 

Total non-interest income

 

$

7,478

 

100.00

%

$

9,029

 

100.00

%

$

(1,551

)

(17.18

)%

 

2006 vs 2005

 

Total non-interest income decreased $402,000 from the year ended December 31, 2005 to 2006.  Excluding security gains and the gain on sale of loans, non-interest income increased $120,000.  Service charges increased $138,000 due to the full year impact of an overdraft protection program that was started in May 2005.  Earnings on bank-owned life insurance decreased $194,000, however, the year ended December 31, 2005 included the receipt of $196,000 due to a death benefit claim.  Insurance commissions decreased $46,000 due to a reduction in the overall commission, from the underwriter, that The M Group receives on each insurance contract written.  Management of The M Group continues to pursue new and build upon current relationships.  However, the sales cycle for insurance and investment products can take typically from six months to one year or more to complete. The sales call program continues to expand to other financial institutions, which results in additional revenue for The M Group.  The increase in other income was primarily due to increases in revenues from debit cards and fees associated with the origination of mortgage loans on the behalf of PHFA and other secondary market entities.

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Change

 

(In Thousands)

 

Amount

 

% Total

 

Amount

 

% Total

 

Amount

 

%

 

Deposit service charges

 

$

2,366

 

26.20

%

$

2,228

 

23.62

%

$

138

 

6.19

%

Securities gains, net

 

1,679

 

18.60

 

2,190

 

23.22

 

(511

)

(23.33

)

Bank-owned life insurance

 

374

 

4.14

 

568

 

6.02

 

(194

)

(34.15

)

Gain on sale of loans

 

853

 

9.45

 

864

 

9.16

 

(11

)

(1.27

)

Insurance commissions

 

2,281

 

25.26

 

2,327

 

24.68

 

(46

)

(1.98

)

Other income

 

1,476

 

16.35

 

1,254

 

13.30

 

222

 

17.70

 

Total non-interest income

 

$

9,029

 

100.00

%

$

9,431

 

100.00

%

$

(402

)

(4.26

)%

 

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES

 

2007 vs 2006

 

Total non-interest expenses increased $987,000 from the year ended December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2007. Salaries and employee benefits increased by $245,000 and were attributed to several items including standard cost of living wage adjustments for employees, full year impact of the Montoursville branch, and increased benefit costs. Occupancy expense increased due to the new branch in Montoursville, which opened in the third quarter of 2006, and increased cost of maintenance and property taxes.  Amortization increase attributed to low income housing partnership that began operation during the fourth quarter of 2006.

 

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2007

 

2006

 

Change

 

(In Thousands)

 

Amount

 

% Total

 

Amount

 

% Total

 

Amount

 

%

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

$

9,078

 

52.43

%

$

8,833

 

54.09

%

$

245

 

2.77

%

Occupancy, net

 

1,306

 

7.54

 

1,137

 

6.96

 

169

 

14.86

 

Furniture and equipment

 

1,126

 

6.50

 

1,201

 

7.36

 

(75

)

(6.24

)

Pennsylvania shares tax

 

643

 

3.71

 

598

 

3.66

 

45

 

7.53

 

Amortization of investment in limited partnership

 

761

 

4.39

 

245

 

1.50

 

516

 

210.61

 

Other expenses

 

4,402

 

25.43

 

4,315

 

26.43

 

87

 

2.02

 

Total non-interest expense

 

$

17,316

 

100.00

%

$

16,329

 

100.00

%

$

987

 

6.04

%

 

2006 vs 2005

 

Total non-interest expenses increased $1,221,000 from the year ended December 31, 2005 to December 31, 2006. Salaries and employee benefits increased by $519,000 and was the result of increased staffing due in part to two new branches since mid 2005, standard wage increases, and increased health insurance costs.  Occupancy expense and furniture and equipment expenses increased primarily due to the before mentioned branch additions and increased maintenance costs related to the software and equipment utilized by the Bank.  Other expenses and amortization of investment in limited partnership increased $377,000 as amortization of the low income housing partnership investments increased $155,000 and due to general increases in the cost of business specifically Pennsylvania shares tax, donations, and director fees.   The increase in low income housing partnership investment amortization is the result of the Bank’s involvement with two partnerships that became eligible for tax credit recognition during 2006.

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Change

 

(In Thousands)

 

Amount

 

% Total

 

Amount

 

% Total

 

Amount

 

%

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

$

8,833

 

54.09

%

$

8,314

 

55.03

%

$

519

 

6.24

%

Occupancy, net

 

1,137

 

6.96

 

1,089

 

7.21

 

48

 

4.41

 

Furniture and equipment

 

1,201

 

7.36

 

973

 

6.44

 

228

 

23.43

 

Pennsylvania shares tax

 

598

 

3.66

 

549

 

3.63

 

49

 

8.93

 

Amortization of investment in limited partnership

 

245

 

1.50

 

90

 

0.60

 

155

 

172.22

 

Other expenses

 

4,315

 

26.43

 

4,093

 

27.09

 

222

 

5.42

 

Total non-interest expense

 

$

16,329

 

100.00

%

$

15,108

 

100.00

%

$

1,221

 

8.08

%

 

INCOME TAXES

 

2007 vs 2006

 

The provision for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2007 resulted in an effective income tax rate of 6.7% compared to 16.9% for 2006.  This decrease is the result of a shift in the investment portfolio from taxable mortgage-backed bonds to tax-exempt municipal bonds coupled with the receipt of tax credits related to low income housing partnerships.

 

2006 vs 2005

 

The provision for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2006 resulted in an effective income tax rate of 16.9% compared to 22.8% for 2005.  This decrease is the result of a shift in the investment portfolio from taxable mortgage-backed bonds to tax-exempt municipal bonds coupled with the receipt of tax credits related to low income housing partnerships.

 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

INVESTMENTS

 

2007

 

The estimated fair value of the investment portfolio increased $29,429,000 or 15.77% from December 31, 2006 to 2007, while the amortized cost increased $35,762,000 over the same period.  The majority of the changes in value occurred within the state and municipal segment of the portfolio.  The amortized cost position in state and political securities increased $14,993,000 as the Bank continued to build call protection, maintain taxable equivalent yields, reduce the effective federal income tax rate, and invest in communities across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the country.  The amortized cost position of other debt securities increased $13,919,000 as the Bank began a new leverage transaction to enhance net interest income, return on average assets, and return on average equity.  The increased level of unrealized losses, which offset the increase in amortized cost, was the result of changes in the yield curve, not credit quality, as the credit quality of the portfolio remains sound.

 

2006

 

The investment portfolio decreased $1,800,000 or 0.96% from December 31, 2005 to 2006.  The decrease was the result of the cash flow from the portfolio being utilized to assist in the funding of the higher yielding loan portfolio.  Within the portfolio, the asset allocation continued to be weighted in tax-exempt municipal bonds.  This continued shift to a tax-exempt weighting was part of a strategy to increase yield, provide call protection, and to reduce the Company’s overall effective tax rate.  At December 31, 2006 the portfolio was comprised of 55.56% tax-exempt bonds as compared to 47.66% at December 31, 2005.  The taxable portion of the portfolio was revamped to reduce exposure to falling interest rates, while at the same time increasing the current yield.

 

The carrying amounts of investment securities at the dates indicated are summarized as follows for the years ended December 31:

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

(In Thousands)

 

Balance

 

% Portfolio

 

Balance

 

% Portfolio

 

Balance

 

% Portfolio

 

U.S. Treasury securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for Sale

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

U.S. Government agencies:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held to Maturity

 

14

 

0.01

%

26

 

0.01

%

28

 

0.01

%

Available for Sale

 

62,904

 

29.29

%

54,152

 

29.20

%

63,953

 

34.15

%

State and political subdivisions (tax-exempt):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held to Maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for Sale

 

107,314

 

49.98

%

103,057

 

55.56

%

89,265

 

47.66

%

State and political subdivisions (taxable):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held to Maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for Sale

 

10,501

 

4.89

%

2,889

 

1.56

%

4,826

 

2.58

%

Other bonds, notes and debentures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held to Maturity

 

263

 

0.12

%

257

 

0.14

%

237

 

0.13

%

Available for Sale

 

15,767

 

7.34

%

2,024

 

1.09

%

1,719

 

0.92

%

Total bonds, notes and debentures

 

196,763

 

91.63

%

162,405

 

87.56

%

160,028

 

85.45

%

Corporate stock - Available for Sale

 

17,969

 

8.37

%

23,078

 

12.44

%

27,255

 

14.55

%

Total

 

$

214,732

 

100.00

%

$

185,483

 

100.00

%

$

187,283

 

100.00

%

 

The following table shows the maturities and repricing of investment securities, at amortized cost, at December 31, 2007 and the weighted average yields (for tax-exempt obligations on a fully taxable basis assuming a 34% tax rate) of such:

 

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Within

 

After One

 

After Five

 

After

 

Amortized

 

 

 

One

 

But Within

 

But Within

 

Ten

 

Cost

 

(In Thousands)

 

Year

 

Five Years

 

Ten Years

 

Years

 

Total

 

U.S. Treasury securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HTM Amount

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Yield

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFS Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yield

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Government agencies:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HTM Amount

 

 

 

 

14

 

14

 

Yield

 

 

 

 

9.07

%

9.07

%

AFS Amount

 

 

750

 

 

61,632

 

62,382

 

Yield

 

 

5.02

%

 

5.81

%

5.80

%

State and political subdivisions(tax-exempt):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HTM Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yield

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFS Amount

 

 

 

392

 

108,355

 

108,747

 

Yield

 

 

 

6.24

%

4.31

%

4.32

%

State and political subdivisions(taxable):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HTM Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yield

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFS Amount

 

 

 

 

10,904

 

10,904

 

Yield

 

 

 

 

5.41

%

5.41

%

Other bonds, notes and debentures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HTM Amount

 

50

 

123

 

90

 

 

263

 

Yield

 

5.83

%

6.37

%

5.77

%

 

6.06

%

AFS Amount

 

75

 

50

 

3

 

15,789

 

15,917

 

Yield

 

4.96

%

6.45

%

5.54

%

6.18

%

6.18

%

Total Amount

 

$

125

 

$

923

 

$

485

 

$

196,694

 

$

198,227

 

Total Yield

 

5.31

%

5.28

%

6.15

%

4.99

%

5.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

19,776

 

Total Investment Portfolio Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

218,003

 

Total Investment Portfolio Yield

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.54

%

 

All yields represent weighted average yields expressed on a tax equivalent basis.  They are calculated on the basis of the cost, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, and effective yields weighted for the scheduled maturity of each security.  The taxable equivalent adjustment represents the difference between annual income from tax-exempt obligations and the taxable equivalent of such income at the standard 34% tax rate (derived by dividing tax-exempt interest by 66%).

 

LOAN PORTFOLIO

 

2007

 

Gross loans of $360,478,000 at December 31, 2007 represented an increase of $94,000 from December 31, 2006.  The continued emphasis on well collateralized real estate loans resulted in real estate secured loans increasing $1,991,000 from December 31, 2006 to 2007.  The success in carrying out this long term strategy has played a significant role in limiting net charge-offs for 2007 to 0.06% of average loans.  Commercial and agricultural loans declined due to the before mentioned emphasis on real estate secured loans versus equipment, receivables, or inventory secured loans.

 

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2006

 

Gross loans of $360,384,000 at December 31, 2006 represented an increase of $21,946,000 from December 31, 2005.  The continued emphasis on well collateralized real estate loans resulted in real estate secured loans increasing $22,560,000 from December 31, 2005 to 2006.  The success in carrying out this long term strategy has played a significant role in limiting net charge-offs for 2006 to 0.04% of average loans.  Commercial and agricultural loans declined due to the before mentioned emphasis on real estate secured loans versus equipment, receivables, or inventory secured loans.

 

The amounts of loans outstanding at the indicted dates are shown in the following table according to type of loan:

 

(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Commercial and agricultural

 

$

35,739

 

$

36,995

 

$

37,553

 

$

31,100

 

$

24,520

 

Real estate mortgage:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential

 

163,268

 

158,219

 

150,000

 

147,461

 

147,697

 

Commercial

 

132,943

 

135,404

 

127,131

 

123,757

 

82,896

 

Construction

 

16,152

 

16,749

 

10,681

 

8,365

 

7,652

 

Installment loans to individuals

 

13,317

 

14,035

 

14,135

 

14,918

 

14,003

 

Less: Net deferred loan fees

 

941

 

1,018

 

1,062

 

1,096

 

940

 

Gross loans

 

$

360,478

 

$

360,384

 

$

338,438

 

$

324,505

 

$

275,828

 

 

The amounts of domestic loans at December 31, 2007 are presented below by category and maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

Installment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

 

Loans to

 

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Real Estate

 

Other

 

Individuals

 

Total

 

Loans with floating interest rates:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 year or less

 

$

25,014

 

$

9,105

 

$

2,258

 

$

36,377

 

1 through 5 years

 

9,215

 

1,608

 

151

 

10,974

 

5 through 10 years

 

28,421

 

4,421

 

6

 

32,848

 

After 10 years

 

196,938

 

1,918

 

391

 

199,247

 

Total floating interest rate loans

 

259,588

 

17,052

 

2,806

 

279,446

 

Loans with predetermined interest rates:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 year or less

 

5,609

 

1,091

 

1,355

 

8,055

 

1 through 5 years

 

15,843

 

9,992

 

8,495

 

34,330

 

5 through 10 years

 

19,578

 

7,693

 

646

 

27,917

 

After 10 years

 

10,480

 

189

 

61

 

10,730

 

Total predetermined interest rate loans

 

51,510

 

18,965

 

10,557

 

81,032

 

Total

 

$

311,098

 

$

36,017

 

$

13,363

 

$

360,478

 

 

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*

 

The loan maturity information is based upon original loan terms and is not adjusted for “rollovers.” In the ordinary course of business, loans maturing within one year may be renewed, in whole or in part, as to principal amount at interest rates prevailing at the date of renewal.

*

 

Scheduled repayments are reported in maturity categories in which the payment is due.

 

The Bank does not make loans that provide for negative amortization nor do any loans contain conversion features. The Bank does not have any foreign loans outstanding at December 31, 2007.

 

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

2007

 

The allowance for loan losses represents the amount which management estimates is adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in its loan portfolio, as of the consolidated balance sheet date.  The allowance method is used in providing for loan losses.  Accordingly, all loan losses are charged to the allowance and all recoveries are credited to it.  The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to operations.  The provision for loan losses is based upon management’s quarterly review of the loan portfolio.  The purpose of the review is to assess loan quality, identify impaired loans, analyze delinquencies, ascertain loan growth, evaluate potential charge-offs and recoveries, and assess general economic conditions in the markets served.  An external independent loan review is also performed annually for the Bank.  Management remains committed to an aggressive program of problem loan identification and resolution.

 

The allowance is calculated by applying loss factors to outstanding loans by type, excluding loans for which a specific allowance has been determined.  Loss factors are based on management’s consideration of the nature of the portfolio segments, changes in mix and volume of the loan portfolio, and historical loan loss experience.  In addition, management considers industry standards and trends with respect to nonperforming loans and its knowledge and experience with specific lending segments.

 

Although management believes that it uses the best information available to make such determinations and that the allowance for loan losses is adequate at December 31, 2007, future adjustments could be necessary if circumstances or economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the initial determinations.  A downturn in the local economy or employment and delays in receiving financial information from borrowers could result in increased levels of nonperforming assets and charge-offs, increased loan loss provisions and reductions in interest income.  Additionally, as an integral part of the examination process, bank regulatory agencies periodically review the Bank’s loan loss allowance.  The banking agencies could require the recognition of additions to the loan loss allowance based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination.

 

The allowance for loan losses decreased from $4,185,000 at December 31, 2006 to $4,130,000 at December 31, 2007.  At December 31, 2007, allowance for loan losses was 1.15% of total loans compared to 1.16% of total loans at December 31, 2006.  This percentage is consistent with the Bank’s historical experience and peer banks.  Management’s conclusion is that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in its loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date.

 

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2006

 

At December 31, 2006, the allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans increased to 1.16% from 1.09% at December 31, 2005.  Gross loans increased by $21,946,000 from $338,438,000 at December 31, 2005 to $360,384,000 at December 31, 2006.

Based on management’s loan-by-loan review, the past performance of the borrowers and current economic conditions, including recent business closures and bankruptcy levels, management does not anticipate any current losses related to nonaccrual, nonperforming, or classified loans above those that have already been considered in its overall judgment of the adequacy of the reserve.

 

NONPERFORMING LOANS

 

Non-accrual loans increased to $955,000 at December 31, 2007 primarily due to the addition of a commercial real estate relationship which has filed for bankruptcy. Overall nonperforming loans increased $831,000 to $1,320,000 from fiscal year end 2006.

 

The following table presents information concerning nonperforming loans.  The accrual of interest will be discontinued when the principal or interest of a loan is in default for 90 days or more, or as soon as payment is questionable, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection.  Consumer loans and residential real estate loans secured by 1 to 4 family dwellings shall ordinarily not be subject to those guidelines.  The reversal of previously accrued but uncollected interest applicable to any loan placed in a nonaccrual status and the treatment of subsequent payments of either principal or interest will be handled in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  These principles do not require a write-off of previously accrued interest if principal and interest are ultimately protected by sound collateral values.  A nonperforming loan may be restored to an accruing status when:

 

1.

Principal and interest is no longer due and unpaid.

2.

It becomes well secured and in the process of collection.

3.

Prospects for future contractual payments are no longer in doubt.

 

 

 

Total Nonperforming Loans

 

 

 

 

 

90 Days

 

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Nonaccrual

 

Past Due

 

Total

 

2007

 

$

955

 

$

365

 

$

1,320

 

2006

 

370

 

119

 

489

 

2005

 

540

 

63

 

603

 

2004

 

1,381

 

345

 

1,726

 

2003

 

827

 

429

 

1,256

 

 

The level of nonaccruing loans continues to fluctuate annually and is attributed to the various economic factors experienced both regionally and nationally.  Overall the portfolio is well secured with a majority of the balance making regular payments or scheduled to be satisfied in the near future.  Presently there are no significant amounts of loans where serious doubts exist as to the ability of the borrower to comply with the current loan payment terms which are not included in the nonperforming categories as indicated above.

 

Management’s judgment in determining the amount of the additions to the allowance charged to operating expense considers the following factors:

 

1.

 

Economic conditions and the impact on the loan portfolio.

2.

 

Analysis of past loan charge-offs experienced by category and comparison to outstanding loans.

3.

 

Problem loans on overall portfolio quality.

 

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4.               Reports of examination of the loan portfolio by the Pennsylvania State Banking Department and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

 

Allocation In The Allowance For Loan Losses

 

 

 

 

 

Percent Of

 

 

 

 

 

Loan In

 

 

 

 

 

Each

 

 

 

 

 

Category To

 

(In Thousands)

 

Amount

 

Total Loans

 

December 31, 2007:

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at end of period applicable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial and agricultural

 

$

823

 

9.9

%

Real estate mortgage:

 

 

 

 

 

Residential

 

1,031

 

45.2

%

Commercial

 

1,634

 

36.8

%

Construction

 

112

 

4.5

%

Installment loans to individuals

 

228

 

3.6

%

Unallocated

 

302

 

 

Total

 

$

4,130

 

100.0

%

December 31, 2006:

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at end of period applicable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial and agricultural

 

$

679

 

7.9

%

Real estate mortgage:

 

 

 

 

 

Residential

 

951

 

43.8

%

Commercial

 

1,972

 

37.5

%

Construction

 

108

 

4.6

%

Installment loans to individuals

 

295

 

6.2

%

Unallocated

 

180

 

 

Total

 

$

4,185

 

100.0

%

December 31, 2005:

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at end of period applicable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial and agricultural

 

$

582

 

10.1

%

Real estate mortgage:

 

 

 

 

 

Residential

 

1,107

 

44.2

%

Commercial

 

1,482

 

37.5

%

Construction

 

79

 

3.1

%

Installment loans to individuals

 

192

 

5.1

%

Unallocated

 

237

 

 

Total

 

$

3,679

 

100.0

%

December 31, 2004:

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at end of period applicable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial and agricultural

 

$

361

 

9.1

%

Real estate mortgage:

 

 

 

 

 

Residential

 

1,280

 

46.1

%

Commercial

 

1,399

 

37.5

%

Construction

 

75

 

2.5

%

Installment loans to individuals

 

207

 

4.8

%

Unallocated

 

16

 

 

Total

 

$

3,338

 

100.0

%

December 31, 2003:

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at end of period applicable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial and agricultural

 

$

353

 

8.5

%

Real estate mortgage:

 

 

 

 

 

Residential

 

1,483

 

53.4

%

Commercial

 

916

 

29.9

%

Construction

 

77

 

2.8

%

Installment loans to individuals

 

240

 

5.4

%

Total

 

$

3,069

 

100.0

%

 

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DEPOSITS

 

2007 vs 2006

 

Total average deposits were $397,208,000 for 2007, an increase of $17,862,000 or 4.71% from 2006.  Noninterest-bearing deposits increased slightly to $69,953,000.  Time deposits increased $21,508,000 or 12.19% as deposits shifted from transaction accounts to time deposits due to the continued rate disparity between time deposits and other deposit types.  The rate on time deposits increased due to the actions taken by the FOMC during 2006, which increased the overall rate paid on time deposits.  In addition, the Bank utilized brokered time deposits to supplement market area deposit funding with the level of brokered deposits decreasing $16,197,000 to $8,831,000 at December 31, 2007.

 

2006 vs 2005

 

Total average deposits were $379,346,000 for 2006, an increase of $18,630,000 or 5.16% from 2005.  Non-interest bearing deposits increased slightly to $69,668,000.  Time deposits increased $30,130,000 or 20.58% as deposits shifted from transaction accounts to time deposits due to the continued rate disparity between time deposits and other deposit types.  The rate on time deposits has been increasing due to the actions taken by the FOMC and market competition.  In addition, the Bank utilized brokered time deposits to supplement market area deposit funding.

 

The average amount and the average rate paid on deposits are summarized below:

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Amount

 

Rate

 

Amount

 

Rate

 

Amount

 

Rate

 

Noninterest-bearing

 

$

69,953

 

0.00

%

$

69,668

 

0.00

%

$

69,457

 

0.00

%

Savings

 

58,710

 

0.73

%

61,958

 

0.82

%

64,795

 

0.77

%

Super Now

 

46,596

 

1.31

%

47,294

 

1.38

%

50,756

 

0.86

%

Money Market

 

23,920

 

2.26

%

23,905

 

2.06

%

29,317

 

1.41

%

Time

 

198,029

 

4.73

%

176,521

 

4.11

%

146,391

 

3.02

%

Total average deposits

 

$

397,208

 

2.76

%

$

379,346

 

2.35

%

$

360,716

 

1.60

%

 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 

2007

 

Shareholders’ equity decreased $4,035,000 to $70,559,000 at December 31, 2007 as net income outpaced dividends paid, accumulated comprehensive income decreased $5,094,000, and $972,000 in treasury stock was strategically purchased as part of the previously announced stock buyback plan.  The decrease in accumulated comprehensive income is the result of a decrease in market value, or net unrealized loss, of the investment portfolio at December 31, 2007 as compared to December 31, 2006, and the net excess of the projected benefit obligation over the market value of the plan assets of the defined benefit pension plan.  The current level of shareholders’ equity equates to a book value per share of $18.21 at December 31, 2007 as compared to $19.12 at December 31, 2006 and an equity to asset ratio of 11.23% at December 31, 2007.  During the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 cash dividends of $1.79 per share were paid to shareholders.  The dividends represented a 3% increase or $0.06 per share over the dividends paid during the comparable period of 2006.

 

2006

 

Shareholders’ equity increased $675,000 to $74,594,000 at December 31, 2006 as net income outpaced dividends paid, accumulated comprehensive income increased $710,000, and $2,929,000 in

 

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treasury stock was strategically purchased as part of the previously announced stock buyback plan.  The increase in accumulated comprehensive income is the result of an increase in market value, or net unrealized gains, of the investment portfolio at December 31, 2006 as compared to December 31, 2005, offset by the net excess of the projected benefit obligation over the market value of the plan assets of the defined benefit pension plan.  The current level of shareholders’ equity equates to a book value per share of $19.12 at December 31, 2006 as compared to $18.59 at December 31, 2005 and an equity to asset ratio of 12.59% at December 31, 2006.  During the twelve months ended December 31, 2006 cash dividends of $1.73 per share were paid to shareholders.  The dividends represented an 11% increase or $0.17 per share over the dividends paid during the comparable period of 2005.

 

Bank regulators have risk based capital guidelines.  Under these guidelines the Company and Bank are required to maintain minimum ratios of core capital and total qualifying capital as a percentage of risk weighted assets and certain off-balance sheet items.  At December 31, 2007, both the Company’s and Bank’s required ratios were well above the minimum ratios as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum

 

 

 

Company

 

Bank

 

Standards

 

Tier 1 capital ratio

 

10.8

%

8.8

%

4.0

%

Total capital ratio

 

18.0

%

15.1

%

8.0

%

 

For a more comprehensive discussion of these requirements, see “Regulations and Supervision” in Item 1 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Management believes that the Company will continue to exceed regulatory capital requirements.

 

RETURN ON EQUITY AND ASSETS
 

The ratio of net income to average total assets and average shareholders’ equity and other certain equity ratios are presented as follows:

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

Percentage of net income to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average total assets

 

1.49

%

1.67

%

1.97

%

Average shareholders’ equity

 

12.14

%

12.93

%

14.54

%

Percentage of dividends declared to net income

 

78.33

%

70.51

%

57.10

%

Percentage of average shareholders’ equity to average total assets

 

12.23

%

12.92

%

13.56

%

 

LIQUIDITY, INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY AND MARKET RISK
 

Fundamental objectives of the Company’s asset/liability management process are to maintain adequate liquidity while minimizing interest rate risk.  The maintenance of adequate liquidity provides the Company with the ability to meet its financial obligations to depositors, loan customers, and shareholders.  Additionally, it provides funds for normal operating expenditures and business opportunities as they arise.  The objective of interest rate sensitivity management is to increase net interest income by managing interest sensitive assets and liabilities in such a way that they can be repriced in response to changes in market interest rates.

 

The Company, like other financial institutions, must have sufficient funds available to meet its liquidity needs for deposit withdrawals, loan commitments, and expenses.   In order to control cash flow, the bank estimates future flows of cash from deposits and loan payments.  The primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, as well as Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings.  Funds generated are used principally to fund loans and purchase investment securities.  Management believes the Company has adequate resources to meet its normal funding requirements.

 

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Management monitors the Company’s liquidity on both a long and short-term basis thereby, providing management necessary information to react to current balance sheet trends.  Cash flow needs are assessed and sources of funds are determined.  Funding strategies consider both customer needs and economical cost.  Both short and long term funding needs are addressed by maturities and sales of available for sale investment securities, loan repayments and maturities, and liquidating money market investments such as federal funds sold.  The use of these resources, in conjunction with access to credit provides core ingredients to satisfy depositor, borrower, and creditor needs.

 

Management monitors and determines the desirable level of liquidity.  Consideration is given to loan demand, investment opportunities, deposit pricing and growth potential as well as the current cost of borrowing funds.  The Company has a current borrowing capacity at the Federal Home Loan Bank of $220,053,000 with $144,538,000 utilized, leaving $75,515,000 available.  In addition to this credit arrangement, the Company has additional lines of credit with correspondent banks of $29,539,000. The Company’s management believes that it has sufficient liquidity to satisfy estimated short-term and long-term funding needs.

 

Interest rate sensitivity, which is closely related to liquidity management, is a function of the repricing characteristics of the Company’s portfolio of assets and liabilities.  Asset/liability management strives to match maturities and rates between loan and investment security assets with the deposit liabilities and borrowings that fund them.  Successful asset/liability management results in a balance sheet structure which can cope effectively with market rate fluctuations. The matching process is affected by segmenting both assets and liabilities into future time periods (usually 12 months, or less) based upon when repricing can be effected.  Repriceable assets are subtracted from repriceable liabilities, for a specific time period to determine the “gap”, or difference. Once known, the gap is managed based on predictions about future market interest rates.  Intentional mismatching, or gapping, can enhance net interest income if market rates move as predicted.  However, if market rates behave in a manner contrary to predictions, net interest income will suffer.  Gaps, therefore, contain an element of risk and must be prudently managed.  In addition to gap management, the Company has an asset liability management policy which incorporates a market value at risk calculation which is used to determine the effects of interest rate movements on shareholders’ equity and a simulation analysis to monitor the effects of interest rate changes on the Company’s balance sheet.

 

INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY

 

In this analysis the Company examines the result of a 100 and 200 basis point change in market interest rates and the effect on net interest income.  It is assumed that the change is instantaneous and that all rates move in a parallel manner.  Assumptions are also made concerning prepayment speeds on mortgage loans and mortgage securities.

 

The following is a rate shock forecast for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2008 assuming a static balance sheet as of December 31, 2007.

 

 

 

Parallel Rate Shock in Basis Points

 

(In Thousands)

 

-200

 

-100

 

Static

 

+100

 

+200

 

Net interest income

 

$

21,322

 

$

21,484

 

$

21,134

 

$

20,578

 

$

19,797

 

Change from static

 

188

 

350

 

 

(556

)

(1,337

)

Percent change from static

 

0.89

%

1.66

%

 

(2.63

)%

(6.33

)%

 

The model utilized to create the report presented above makes various estimates at each level of interest rate change regarding cash flow from principal repayment on loans and mortgage-backed securities and or call activity on investment securities.  Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates which would result in significant differences in the calculated projected change.  In

 

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addition, the limits stated above do not necessarily represent the level of change under which management would undertake specific measures to realign its portfolio in order to reduce the projected level of change.  Generally, management believes the Company is well positioned to respond expeditiously when the market interest rate outlook changes.

 

INFLATION

 
The asset and liability structure of a financial institution is primarily monetary in nature, therefore, interest rates rather than inflation have a more significant impact on the Company’s performance.  Interest rates are not always affected in the same direction or magnitude as prices of other goods and services, but are reflective of fiscal policy initiatives or economic factors that are not measured by a price index.
 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The Company’s accounting policies are integral to understanding the results reported.  The accounting policies are described in detail in Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements.  Our most complex accounting policies require management’s judgment to ascertain the valuation of assets, liabilities, commitments, and contingencies.  We have established detailed policies and control procedures that are intended to ensure valuation methods are well controlled and applied consistently from period to period.  In addition, the policies and procedures are intended to ensure that the process for changing methodologies occurs in an appropriate manner.  The following is a brief description of our current accounting policies involving significant management valuation judgments.

 

Other Than Temporary Impairment of Equity Securities

 

Equity securities are evaluated periodically to determine whether a decline in their value is other than temporary. Management utilizes criteria such as the magnitude and duration of the decline, in addition to the reason underlying the decline, to determine whether the loss in value is other than temporary. The term “other than temporary” is not intended to indicate that the decline is permanent.  It indicates that the prospects for a near term recovery of value are not necessarily favorable, or that there is a lack of evidence to support fair values equal to, or greater than, the carrying value of the investment.  Once a decline in value is determined to be other than temporary, the value of the security is reduced and a corresponding charge to earnings is recognized.  For a full discussion of the Company’s methodology of assessing impairment, refer to Note 3 of “Notes and Consolidated Financial Statements” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

Arriving at an appropriate level of allowance for loan losses involves a high degree of judgment.  The Company’s allowance for loan losses provides for probable losses based upon evaluations of known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio.

 

Management uses historical information to assess the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses as well as the prevailing business environment; as it is affected by changing economic conditions and various external factors, which may impact the portfolio in ways currently unforeseen.  The allowance is increased by provisions for loan losses and by recoveries of loans previously charged-off and reduced by loans charged-off.  For a full discussion of the Company’s methodology of assessing the adequacy of the reserve for loan losses, refer to Note 1 of “Notes and Consolidated Financial Statements” of the Annual Report of Form 10-K.

 

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

As discussed in Note 6 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company must assess goodwill and other intangible assets each year for impairment.

 

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This assessment involves estimating cash flows for future periods.  If the future cash flows were less than the recorded goodwill and other intangible assets balances, we would be required to take a charge against earnings to write down the assets to the lower value.

 

Deferred Tax Assets

We use an estimate of future earnings to support our position that the benefit of our deferred tax assets will be realized.  If future income should prove non-existent or less than the amount of the deferred tax assets within the tax years to which they may be applied, the asset may not be realized and our net income will be reduced.  Our deferred tax assets are described further in Note 10 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Pension Benefits

Pension costs and liabilities are dependent on assumptions used in calculating such amounts.  These assumptions include discount rates, benefits earned, interest costs, expected return on plan assets, mortality rates, and other factors.  In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, actual results that differ from the assumptions are accumulated and amortized over future periods and, therefore, generally affect recognized expense and the recorded obligation of future periods.  While management believes that the assumptions used are appropriate, differences in actual experience or changes in assumptions may affect the Company’s pension obligations and future expense.  Our pension benefits are described further in Note 11 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

 

The Company has various financial obligations, including contractual obligations which may require future cash payments. The following table presents, as of December 31, 2007, significant fixed and determinable contractual obligations to third parties by payment date.   Further discussion of the nature of each obligation is included in “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

 

 

Payments Due in

 

 

 

 

 

One to

 

Three to

 

Over

 

 

 

 

 

One Year

 

Three

 

Five

 

Five

 

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

or Less

 

Years

 

Years

 

Years

 

Total

 

Deposits without a stated maturity

 

$

203,340

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

203,340

 

Time Deposits

 

157,621

 

24,372

 

3,064

 

625

 

185,682

 

Repurchase agreements

 

17,154

 

 

 

 

17,154

 

Short-term borrowings, FHLB

 

38,160

 

 

 

 

38,160

 

Long-term borrowings, FHLB

 

29,600

 

15,000

 

25,500

 

36,278

 

106,378

 

Operating leases

 

396

 

614

 

382

 

1,427

 

2,819

 

 

The Corporation’s operating lease obligations represent short and long-term lease and rental payments for branch facilities.  The Bank leases certain facilities under operating leases which expire on various dates through 2024.  Renewal options are available on these leases.

 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

 

This Report contains certain “forward-looking statements” including statements concerning plans, objectives, future events or performance and assumptions and other statements which are other than statements of historical fact.

 

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The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, the Company notes that a variety of factors could cause the Company’s actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the Company’s forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance, development and results of the Company’s business include the following: general economic conditions and changes in interest rates including their impact on capital expenditures; business conditions in the banking industry; the regulatory environment; rapidly changing technology and evolving banking industry standards; the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, including increased competition with community, regional and national financial institutions; new service and product offerings by competitors and price pressures; changes in the Company’s organization, compensation and benefit plans; and similar items.

 

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Item 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk for the Company is comprised primarily from interest rate risk exposure and liquidity risk.  Interest rate risk and liquidity risk management is performed at the Bank level as well as the Company level.  The Company’s interest rate sensitivity is monitored by management through selected interest rate risk measures produced internally.  Additional information and details are provided in the Interest Sensitivity section of Item 7 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

Generally, management believes the Company is well positioned to respond expeditiously when the market interest rate outlook changes.

 

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ITEM  8    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
 

PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(In Thousands, Except Share Data)

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

Noninterest-bearing balances

 

$

15,417

 

$

15,348

 

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions

 

16

 

25

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

15,433

 

15,373

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities, available for sale, at fair value

 

214,455

 

185,200

 

Investment securities, held to maturity, (fair value of $279 and $286)

 

277

 

283

 

Loans held for sale

 

4,214

 

3,716

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

360,478

 

360,384

 

Less: Allowance for loan losses

 

4,130

 

4,185

 

Loans, net

 

356,348

 

356,199

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premises and equipment, net

 

6,774

 

6,737

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

3,343

 

2,939

 

Bank-owned life insurance

 

12,375

 

11,346

 

Investment in limited partnerships

 

5,439

 

4,950

 

Goodwill

 

3,032

 

3,032

 

Other assets

 

6,448

 

2,510

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

628,138

 

$

592,285

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits

 

$

314,351

 

$

322,031

 

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 

74,671

 

73,160

 

Total deposits

 

389,022

 

395,191

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term borrowings

 

55,315

 

34,697

 

Long-term borrowings, Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)

 

106,378

 

82,878

 

Accrued interest payable

 

1,744

 

1,532

 

Other liabilities

 

5,120

 

3,393

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

557,579

 

517,691

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, par value $8.33, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 4,006,934 and 4,003,514 shares issued

 

33,391

 

33,362

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

17,888

 

17,810

 

Retained earnings

 

27,707

 

25,783

 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income:

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities

 

(2,159

)

2,139

 

Defined benefit plan

 

(1,375

)

(579

)

Less: Treasury stock at cost, 131,302 and 102,772 shares

 

(4,893

)

(3,921

)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

70,559

 

74,594

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

$

628,138

 

$

592,285

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans including fees

 

$

26,099

 

$

24,878

 

$

22,126

 

Investment Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxable

 

4,098

 

3,577

 

4,351

 

Tax-exempt

 

4,357

 

4,027

 

3,223

 

Dividend and other interest income

 

1,395

 

1,271

 

1,203

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME

 

35,949

 

33,753

 

30,903

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTEREST EXPENSE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

10,951

 

8,908

 

5,774

 

Short-term borrowings

 

1,639

 

1,503

 

931

 

Long-term borrowings

 

3,857

 

3,799

 

3,676

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE

 

16,447

 

14,210

 

10,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INTEREST INCOME

 

19,502

 

19,543

 

20,522

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

150

 

635

 

720

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

19,352

 

18,908

 

19,802

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-INTEREST INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service charges

 

2,246

 

2,366

 

2,228

 

Securities (losses) gains, net

 

(54

)

1,679

 

2,190

 

Bank-owned life insurance

 

410

 

374

 

568

 

Gain on sale of loans

 

921

 

853

 

864

 

Insurance commissions

 

2,222

 

2,281

 

2,327

 

Other income

 

1,733

 

1,476

 

1,254

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME

 

7,478

 

9,029

 

9,431

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

9,078

 

8,833

 

8,314

 

Occupancy expense, net

 

1,306

 

1,137

 

1,089

 

Furniture and equipment expense

 

1,126

 

1,201

 

973

 

Pennsylvania shares tax expense

 

643

 

598

 

549

 

Amortization of investment in limited partnerships

 

761

 

245

 

90

 

Other expenses

 

4,402

 

4,315

 

4,093

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSES

 

17,316

 

16,329

 

15,108

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION

 

9,514

 

11,608

 

14,125

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME TAX PROVISION

 

637

 

1,961

 

3,224

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME

 

$

8,877

 

$

9,647

 

$

10,901

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC

 

$

2.28

 

$

2.45

 

$

2.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME PER SHARE - DILUTED

 

$

2.28

 

$

2.45

 

$

2.74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC

 

3,886,277

 

3,934,138

 

3,971,926

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED

 

3,886,514

 

3,934,617

 

3,974,055

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

Paid-in

 

Retained

 

Comprehensive

 

Treasury

 

Shareholders'

 

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Capital

 

Earnings

 

Income (Loss)

 

Stock

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2004

 

3,998,204

 

$

33,318

 

$

17,700

 

$

18,262

 

$

4,331

 

$

(446

)

$

73,165

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock split fractional shares

 

(293

)

(2

)

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,901

 

 

 

 

 

10,901

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,481

)

 

 

(3,481

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,420

 

Dividends declared ($1.56 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,225

)

 

 

 

 

(6,225

)

Stock options exercised

 

4,248

 

35

 

70

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

105

 

Purchase of treasury stock (14,000 shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(546

)

(546

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2005

 

4,002,159

 

33,351

 

17,772

 

22,938

 

850

 

(992

)

73,919

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,647

 

 

 

 

 

9,647

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,289

 

 

 

1,289

 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,936

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting for pension obligations, net of tax bemefit of $298

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(579

)

 

 

(579

)

Dividends declared ($1.73 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,802

)

 

 

 

 

(6,802

)

Common shares issued for employee stock purchase plan

 

1,355

 

11

 

38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

49

 

Purchase of treasury stock (76,400 shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,929

)

(2,929

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2006

 

4,003,514

 

33,362

 

17,810

 

25,783

 

1,560

 

(3,921

)

74,594

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,877

 

 

 

 

 

8,877

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,094

)

 

 

(5,094

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,783

 

Dividends declared ($1.79 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,953

)

 

 

 

 

(6,953

)

Purchase of treasury stock (28,530 shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(972

)

(972

)

Stock options exercised

 

330

 

3

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

Common shares issued for employee stock purchase plan

 

3,090

 

26

 

73

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2007

 

4,006,934

 

$

33,391

 

$

17,888

 

$

27,707

 

$

(3,534

)

$

(4,893

)

$

70,559

 

 

PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

 

 

For the years ended

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

$

8,877

 

$

9,647

 

$

10,901

 

Other Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities

 

(4,334

)

2,397

 

(2,036

)

Net realized (gain) loss included in net income, net of (benefit) taxes of $(18), $571, and $745

 

36

 

(1,108

)

(1,445

)

 

 

(4,298

)

1,289

 

(3,481

)

Defined benefit pension plans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net transition asset

 

(2

)

 

 

Prior service cost

 

17

 

 

 

Net loss

 

(811

)

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

 

(5,094

)

1,289

 

(3,481

)

Comprehensive income

 

$

3,783

 

$

10,936

 

$

7,420

 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

8,877

 

$

9,647

 

$

10,901

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

680

 

744

 

549

 

Provision for loan losses

 

150

 

635

 

720

 

Accretion and amortization of investment security discounts and premiums

 

(1,011

)

(784

)

(453

)

Securities losses (gains), net

 

54

 

(1,679

)

(2,190

)

Originations of loans held for sale

 

(43,783

)

(37,192

)

(30,353

)

Proceeds of loans held for sale

 

44,206

 

37,874

 

32,296

 

Gain on sale of loans

 

(921

)

(853

)

(864

)

Increases in bank-owned life insurance

 

(410

)

(374

)

(568

)

Other, net

 

(214

)

(29

)

254

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

7,628

 

7,989

 

10,292

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities available for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sales

 

60,485

 

76,249

 

123,546

 

Proceeds from calls and maturities

 

5,233

 

7,477

 

12,664

 

Purchases

 

(98,799

)

(78,241

)

(141,798

)

Investment securities held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from calls and maturities

 

12

 

25

 

328

 

Purchases

 

 

(25

)

(35

)

Net increase in loans

 

(374

)

(22,353

)

(14,745

)

Acquisition of bank premises and equipment

 

(717

)

(1,072

)

(2,076

)

Proceeds from the sale of foreclosed assets

 

65

 

329

 

329

 

Proceeds from bank-owned life insurance death benefit

 

 

 

826

 

Purchase of bank-owned life insurance

 

(619

)

(254

)

 

Investment in limited partnership

 

(1,250

)

(1,646

)

(3,124

)

Proceeds from redemption of regulatory stock

 

5,081

 

3,630

 

4,862

 

Purchases of regulatory stock

 

(6,816

)

(2,899

)

(4,760

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used for investing activities

 

(37,699

)

(18,780

)

(23,983

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in interest-bearing deposits

 

(7,680

)

40,881

 

(1,636

)

Net increase (decrease) in noninterest-bearing deposits

 

1,511

 

1,781

 

(2,671

)

Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

 

20,618

 

(19,306

)

17,528

 

Proceeds from long-term borrowings, FHLB

 

40,000

 

 

10,000

 

Repayment of long-term borrowings, FHLB

 

(16,500

)

(1,600

)

(1,400

)

Dividends paid

 

(6,953

)

(6,802

)

(6,225

)

Issuance of common stock

 

99

 

49

 

 

Stock options exercised

 

8

 

 

105

 

Purchase of treasury stock

 

(972

)

(2,929

)

(546

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

30,131

 

12,074

 

15,155

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

60

 

1,283

 

1,464

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING

 

15,373

 

14,090

 

12,626

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, ENDING

 

$

15,433

 

$

15,373

 

$

14,090

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

16,235

 

$

13,786

 

$

10,123

 

Income taxes paid

 

1,610

 

2,645

 

2,625

 

Transfer of loans to foreclosed real estate

 

75

 

278

 

433

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1 - OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Jersey Shore State Bank (the “Bank”), Woods Real Estate Development Co., Inc., Woods Investment Company, Inc., and The M Group Inc. D/B/A The Comprehensive Financial Group (“The M Group”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank (collectively, the “Company”).  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Nature of Business

The Bank engages in a full-service commercial banking business, making available to the community a wide range of financial services including, but not limited to, installment loans, credit cards, mortgage and home equity loans, lines of credit, construction financing, farm loans, community development loans, loans to non-profit entities and local government, and various types of time and demand deposits including, but not limited to, checking accounts, savings accounts, clubs, money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, and IRAs.  Deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) to the extent provided by law.

 

The financial services are provided by the Bank to individuals, partnerships, non-profit organizations, and corporations through its thirteen offices located in Clinton, Lycoming, and Centre Counties, Pennsylvania.

 

Woods Real Estate Development Co., Inc. engages in real estate transactions on behalf of Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. and the Bank.

 

Woods Investment Company, Inc., a Delaware holding company, is engaged in investing activities.

 

The M Group engages in securities brokerage and financial planning services, which include the sale of life insurance products, annuities, and estate planning services.

 

Operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a corporate-wide basis.  Accordingly, all financial service operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment.

 

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results may differ from those estimates.

 

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the valuation of real estate acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure on settlement of debt.

 

Stock Split

During the fourth quarter of 2005, the Company initiated a 6 for 5 stock split.  Previously reported share and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the split.

 

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents include cash on hand and in banks and interest-earning deposits.  Interest-earning deposits mature within one year and are carried at cost.  Net cash flows are reported for loan, deposit, and short-term borrowing transactions.

 

Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents

Based on deposit levels, the Company must maintain cash and other reserves with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (FRB).

 

Investment Securities

Investment securities are classified as available for sale or held to maturity.

 

Securities held to maturity include bonds, notes, and debentures for which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity and are reported at amortized cost.

 

Available for sale securities consist of bonds, notes, debentures, and certain equity securities not classified as trading securities nor as held to maturity securities.  Unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax, on available for sale securities are reported as a net amount in a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized.

 

Gains and losses on the sale of equity securities are determined using the average cost method, while all other investment securities use the specific cost method.

 

All investment securities, regardless of classification, are monitored and tested for impairment.  An investment security is considered to be impaired when the unrealized loss is considered to be other than temporary.  When this occurs, the investment is written down to the current fair market value with the write-down being reflected as a realized loss.

 

Premiums and discounts on all securities are recognized in interest income using the level yield method over the period to maturity.

 

Investment securities fair values are based on observed market prices.  Certain investment securities do not have observed bid prices and their fair value is based on instruments with similar risk elements. Since regulatory stock is redeemable at par, the Company carries it at cost.

 

Loans

Loans are stated at the principal amount outstanding, net of deferred fees, unamortized loan fees and costs, and the allowance for loan losses.  Interest on loans is recognized as income when earned on the accrual method.  The Company’s general policy has been to stop accruing interest on loans when it is determined a reasonable doubt exists as to the collectibility of additional interest.  Income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received provided the loan is not delinquent in payment and, in management’s judgment, the borrower has the ability and intent to make future principal payments.

 

Loan origination and commitment fees as well as certain direct loan origination costs are being deferred and amortized as an adjustment to the related loan’s yield over the contractual lives of the related loans.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses represents the amount which management estimates is adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in its loan portfolio, as of the balance sheet date.  The allowance method is used in providing for loan losses.  Accordingly, all loan losses are charged to the allowance and all recoveries are credited to it.  The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision

 

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for loan losses charged to operations.  The provision for loan losses is based upon management’s quarterly review of the loan portfolio.  The purpose of the review is to assess loan quality, identify impaired loans, analyze delinquencies, ascertain loan growth, evaluate potential charge-offs and recoveries, and assess general economic conditions in the markets served.  An external independent loan review is also performed annually for the Bank.  Management remains committed to an aggressive program of problem loan identification and resolution.

 

The allowance is calculated by applying loss factors to outstanding loans by type, excluding loans for which a specific allowance has been determined.  Loss factors are based on management’s consideration of the nature of the portfolio segments, changes in mix and volume of the loan portfolio, historical loan loss experience, and general economic conditions.  In addition, management considers industry standards and trends with respect to nonperforming loans and its knowledge and experience with specific lending segments.

 

Although management believes that it uses the best information available to make such determinations and that the allowance for loan losses is adequate at December 31, 2007, future adjustments could be necessary if circumstances or economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the initial determinations.  A downturn in the local economy, rising unemployment, or negative performance trends in financial information from borrowers could be indicators of subsequent increased levels of nonperforming assets and possible charge-offs, which would normally require increased loan loss provisions.   An integral part of the periodic regulatory examination process is the review of the adequacy of the Bank’s loan loss allowance.  The regulatory agencies could require the Bank, based on their evaluation of information available at the time of their examination, to provide additional loan loss provisions to further supplement the allowance.

 

Impaired loans are commercial and commercial real estate loans for which it is probable the Bank will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  The Bank individually evaluates such loans for impairment and does not aggregate loans by major risk classifications.  The definition of “impaired loans” is not the same as the definition of  “nonaccrual loans,” although the two categories overlap.  The Bank may choose to place a loan on nonaccrual status due to payment delinquency or uncertain collectibility, while not classifying the loan as impaired if the loan is not a commercial or commercial real estate loan.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status and collateral value.  The amount of impairment for these types of loans is determined by the difference between the present value of the expected cash flows related to the loan, using the original interest rate, and its recorded value, or as a practical expedient in the case of collateralized loans, the difference between the fair value of the collateral and the recorded amount of the loans.  When foreclosure is probable, impairment is measured based on the fair value of the collateral.

 

Mortgage loans on one-to-four family properties and all consumer loans are large groups of smaller-balance homogeneous loans and are measured for impairment collectively. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays, which are defined as 90 days or less, generally are not classified as impaired.  Management determines the significance of payment delays on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration all circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower including the length of the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

 

Loans Held for Sale

In general, fixed rate residential mortgage loans originated by the Bank are held for sale and are carried at cost due to their short holding period, which can range from less than two weeks to a maximum of thirty days.  Sold loans are not serviced by the Bank.  Proceeds from the sale of loans in excess of the carrying value are accounted for as a gain.  Total gains on the sale of loans are shown as a component of non-interest income within the consolidated statement of income.

 

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Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale

Foreclosed assets held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value minus estimated selling costs.  Prior to foreclosure, the value of the underlying loan is written down to the fair value of the real estate to be acquired by a charge to the allowance for loan losses, if necessary.  Any subsequent write-downs are charged against operating expenses.  Net operating expenses and gains and losses realized from disposition are included in non-interest expense and income, respectively.

 

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is computed using straight-line and accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, which range from five to ten years for furniture, fixtures, and equipment and fifteen to forty years for buildings and improvements.  Costs incurred for routine maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred.  Costs of major additions and improvements are capitalized.

 

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain officers and directors.  Bank-owned life insurance is recorded at its cash surrender value, or the amount that can be realized.  Increases in the cash surrender value are recognized as a component of non-interest income within the Consolidated Statement of Income.

 

Goodwill

The Company accounts for goodwill in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“FAS”) No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.  This statement, among other things, requires a two-step process for testing the impairment of goodwill on at least an annual basis.  This approach could cause more volatility in the Company’s reported net income because impairment losses, if any, could occur irregularly and in varying amounts.  The Company performs an annual impairment analysis of goodwill for its purchased subsidiary, The M Group.  Based on the fair value of this reporting unit, estimated using the expected present value of future cash flows, no impairment of goodwill was recognized in 2007 and 2006.

 

Investments in Limited Partnerships

The Company is a limited partner in four partnerships at December 31, 2007 that provide low income elderly housing in the Company’s geographic market area. The carrying value of the Company’s investments in limited partnerships was $5,439,000 at December 31, 2007 and $4,950,000 at December 31, 2006. The Company is fully amortizing the investment in the partnership entered into prior to 2005 over the fifteen-year holding period.  The partnerships entered into after 2004 are being fully amortized over the ten-year tax credit receipt period utilizing the straight-line method.  The partnerships began being amortized once the projects reached the level of occupancy needed to begin the ten year tax credit recognition period.  Amortization of limited partnership investments amounted to $761,000 in 2007, $245,000 in 2006, and $90,000 in 2005.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments

In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into off-balance sheet financial instruments. Those instruments consist of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. When those instruments are funded or become payable, the Company reports the amounts in its financial statements

 

Advertising Cost

Advertising costs are generally expensed as incurred.

 

Income Taxes

The Company  adopted the provisions of FIN No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement 109, effective January 1, 2007. FIN No. 48 prescribes a recognition

 

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threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Benefits from tax positions should be recognized in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authority that would have full knowledge of all relevant information. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Tax positions that previously failed to meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be recognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which that threshold is met. Previously recognized tax positions that no longer meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be derecognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which that threshold is no longer met. FIN No. 48 also provides guidance on the accounting for and disclosure of unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties. Adoption of FIN No. 48 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities result from temporary differences in financial and income tax methods of accounting, and are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled.  As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes.

 

Earnings Per Share

The Company provides dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share.  Basic earnings per share is calculated utilizing net income as reported in the numerator and weighted average shares outstanding in the denominator.  The computation of diluted earnings per share differs in that the dilutive effects of any stock options are adjusted in the denominator.

 

Employee Benefits

Pension and employee benefits include contributions, determined actuarially, to a defined benefit retirement plan covering the eligible employees of the Bank.  The plan is funded on a current basis to the extent that it is deductible under existing federal tax regulations.  Pension and other employee benefits also include contributions to a defined contribution Section 401(k) plan covering eligible employees.  Contributions matching those made by eligible employees are funded throughout the year. In addition, an elective contribution is made annually at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

 

The M Group Products and Income Recognition

The M Group product line is comprised primarily of annuities, life insurance, and mutual funds.  The revenues generated from life insurance sales are commission only, as The M Group does not underwrite the policies.  Life insurance sales include permanent and term policies with the majority of the policies written being permanent.  Term life insurance policies are written for 10, 15, 20, and 30 year terms with the majority of the policies being written for 20 years.  None of these products are offered as an integral part of lending activities.

 

Commissions from the sale of annuities are recognized at the time notice is received from the third party broker/dealer or an insurance company that the transaction has been accepted and approved, which is also the time when commission income is received.

 

Life insurance commissions are recognized at varying points based on the payment option chosen by the customer.  Commissions from monthly and annual payment plans are recognized at the start of each annual period for the life insurance, while quarterly and semi-annual premium payments are recognized quarterly and semi-annually when the earnings process is complete.  For example, semi-annual payments on the first of January and July would result in commission income recognition on the first of January and July, while payments on the first of January, April, July, and October would result in commission income recognition on those dates.  The potential for chargebacks only exists for

 

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those policies on a monthly payment plan since income is recognized at the beginning of the annual coverage period versus at the time of each monthly payment.  No liability is maintained for chargebacks as these are removed from income at the time of the occurrence.

 

Stock Options

The Company maintains a stock option plan for directors and certain officers and employees. For all options granted prior to January 1, 2006, when the exercise price of the Company’s stock options was greater than or equal to the market price of the underlying stock on the date of the grant, no compensation expense was recognized in the Company’s financial statements.

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The Company is required to present accumulated other comprehensive income in a full set of general-purpose financial statements for all periods presented.  Accumulated other comprehensive income is comprised of unrealized holding gains (losses) on the available for sale securities portfolio and the unrecognized components of  net periodic benefit costs of the defined benefit pension plan.

 

Segment Reporting

FAS No. 131, Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, requires that public business enterprises report financial and descriptive information about their reportable operating segments. Based on the guidance provided by the Statement, the Company has determined that its only reportable segment is Community Banking.

 

Reclassification of Comparative Amounts

Certain items previously reported have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s reporting format.  Such reclassifications did not affect net income or shareholders’ equity.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“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 Company’s results of operations or financial position.

 

In September 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities.  The standard applies whenever other standards require or permit assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value.  The Standard does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances.  FAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years.  Early adoption is permitted.  The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

 

In February 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115, which provides all entities with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The objective of the FAS No. 159 is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply the complex provisions of hedge accounting.  FAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007.  Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007 provided the entity also elects to apply the provisions of FAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements.  The adoption of

 

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this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

 

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 Company’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 the EITF on January 1, 2008 will result in an adjustment to retained earnings and an associated liability in the amount of $437,000.

 

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 will not have a material effect on the Company’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 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

 

NOTE 2 - PER SHARE DATA

 

There are no convertible securities, which would affect the numerator in calculating basic and dilutive earnings per share, therefore, net income as presented on the consolidated statement of income will be

 

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used as the numerator.  The following table sets forth the composition of the weighted average common shares (denominator) used in the basic and dilutive per share computation.

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

4,005,181

 

4,002,416

 

3,986,569

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average treasury stock shares

 

(118,904

)

(68,278

)

(14,643

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares and common stock equivalents used to calculate basic earnings per share

 

3,886,277

 

3,934,138

 

3,971,926

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional common stock equivalents (stock options) used to calculate diluted earnings per share

 

237

 

479

 

2,129

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares and common stock equivalents used to calculate diluted earnings per share

 

3,886,514

 

3,934,617

 

3,974,055

 

 

Options to purchase 8,273 shares of common stock at a price of $40.29 were outstanding during 2007  and 9,002 shares of common stock at a price of $40.29 were outstanding during 2006 and 2005.  The options were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as they were anti-dilutive due to the strike price at December 31, of each period presented being greater than the market value at that time.

 

NOTE 3 - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair values of investment securities at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

 

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2007

 

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

Estimated

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

(In Thousands)

 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale (AFS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Government and agency securities

 

$

62,382

 

$

522

 

$

 

$

62,904

 

State and political securities

 

119,651

 

581

 

(2,417

)

117,815

 

Other debt securities

 

15,917

 

290

 

(440

)

15,767

 

Total debt securities

 

197,950

 

1,393

 

(2,857

)

196,486

 

Equity securities

 

19,776

 

496

 

(2,303

)

17,969

 

Total investment securities AFS

 

$

217,726

 

$

1,889

 

$

(5,160

)

$

214,455

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held to maturity (HTM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Government and agency securities

 

$

14

 

$

1

 

$

 

$

15

 

Other debt securities

 

263

 

1

 

 

264

 

Total investment securities HTM

 

$

277

 

$

2

 

$

 

$

279

 

 

 

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

Estimated

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

(In Thousands)

 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale (AFS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Government and agency securities

 

$

54,949

 

$

24

 

$

(821

)

$

54,152

 

State and political securities

 

104,658

 

1,646

 

(358

)

105,946

 

Other debt securities

 

1,998

 

37

 

(11

)

2,024

 

Total debt securities

 

161,605

 

1,707

 

(1,190

)

162,122

 

Equity securities

 

20,353

 

2,883

 

(158

)

23,078

 

Total investment securities AFS

 

$

181,958

 

$

4,590

 

$

(1,348

)

$

185,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held to maturity (HTM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Government and agency securities

 

$

26

 

$

2

 

$

 

$

28

 

Other debt securities

 

257

 

1

 

 

258

 

Total investment securities HTM

 

$

283

 

$

3

 

$

 

$

286

 

 

The following tables show the Company’s gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time, that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2007 and 2006.

 

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2007

 

 

 

Less than Twelve Months

 

Twelve Months or Greater

 

Total

 

 

 

Estimated

 

Gross

 

Estimated

 

Gross

 

Estimated

 

Gross

 

 

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

(In Thousands)

 

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Government and agency securities

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

State and political securities

 

60,002

 

1,705

 

21,830

 

712

 

81,832

 

2,417

 

Other debt securities

 

2,521

 

357

 

388

 

83

 

2,909

 

440

 

Total debt securities

 

62,523

 

2,062

 

22,218

 

795

 

84,741

 

2,857

 

Equity securities

 

8,200

 

1,837

 

996

 

466

 

9,196

 

2,303

 

Total

 

$

70,723

 

$

3,899

 

$

23,214

 

$

1,261

 

$

93,937

 

$

5,160

 

 

 

 

2006

 

 

 

Less than Twelve Months

 

Twelve Months or Greater

 

Total

 

 

 

Estimated

 

Gross

 

Estimated

 

Gross

 

Estimated

 

Gross

 

 

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

(In Thousands)

 

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Government and agency securities

 

$

24,552

 

$

97

 

$

25,053

 

$

724

 

$

49,605

 

$

821

 

State and political securities

 

31,286

 

195

 

11,706

 

163

 

42,992

 

358

 

Other debt securities

 

292

 

7

 

146

 

4

 

438

 

11

 

Total debt securities

 

56,130

 

299

 

36,905

 

891

 

93,035

 

1,190

 

Equity securities

 

726

 

33

 

2,592

 

125

 

3,318

 

158

 

Total

 

$

56,856

 

$

332

 

$

39,497

 

$

1,016

 

$

96,353

 

$

1,348

 

 

At December 31, 2007 there were a total of 173 and 50 individual securities that were in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and greater than twelve months, respectively.

 

The policy of the Company is to recognize other than temporary impairment of equity securities where the fair value has been significantly below cost for four consecutive quarters or if the market value is 50% or less for two consecutive quarters.   Certain equity investments were determined to be impaired at December 31, 2007 resulting in a reduction of carrying value and a charge to earnings in the amount of $834,000. For fixed maturity investments with unrealized losses due to interest rates where the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow a market recovery, declines in value below cost are not assumed to be other than temporary.  The Company reviews its position quarterly and has asserted that at December 31, 2007, the declines outlined in the above table for debt securities represent temporary declines due to interest rate changes that are not expected to result in the non-collection of principal and interest during the period.  In addition, the Company does have the intent and ability to hold those securities either to maturity or to allow a market recovery.

 

The Company has concluded that any impairment of its investment securities portfolio is not other than temporary.

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at December 31, 2007, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities since borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

 

 

Available for Sale

 

Held to Maturity

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Estimated

 

Amortized

 

Estimated

 

(In Thousands)

 

Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Due in one year or less

 

$

75

 

$

75

 

$

50

 

$

50

 

Due after one year to five years

 

800

 

790

 

123

 

124

 

Due after five years to ten years

 

395

 

421

 

90

 

90

 

Due after ten years

 

196,680

 

195,200

 

14

 

15

 

Total

 

$

197,950

 

$

196,486

 

$

277

 

$

279

 

 

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Total gross proceeds from sales of securities available for sale were $60,485,000, $76,249,000, and $123,546,000 for 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.  The following table represents gross realized gains and losses on those transactions:

 

(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

Gross realized gains:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Government and agency securities

 

$

68

 

$

 

$

128

 

State and political securities

 

840

 

1,248

 

819

 

Other debt securities

 

2

 

 

 

Equity securities

 

772

 

1,655

 

2,209

 

Total gross realized gains

 

$

1,682

 

$

2,903

 

$

3,156

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross realized losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Government and agency securities

 

$

902

 

$

913

 

$

791

 

State and political securities

 

 

302

 

116

 

Other debt securities

 

 

 

59

 

Equity securities

 

834

 

9

 

 

Total gross realized losses

 

$

1,736

 

$

1,224

 

$

966

 

 

Investment securities with a carrying value of approximately $97,647,000 and $64,821,000 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, were pledged to secure certain deposits, repurchase agreements, and for other purposes as required by law.

There is no concentration of investments that exceed ten percent of shareholders’ equity for any individual issuer, excluding those guaranteed by the U.S. Government.

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS

 

Major loan classifications as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Past Due

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90 Days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Past Due

 

Or More

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 To 90

 

& Still

 

Non-

 

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Current

 

Days

 

Accruing

 

Accrual

 

Total

 

Commercial and agricultural

 

$

35,316

 

$

236

 

$

147

 

$

40

 

$

35,739

 

Real estate mortgage:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential

 

158,424

 

4,573

 

110

 

161

 

163,268

 

Commercial

 

130,692

 

1,409

 

88

 

754

 

132,943

 

Construction

 

16,113

 

39

 

 

 

16,152

 

Installment loans to individuals

 

12,838

 

459

 

20

 

 

13,317

 

 

 

353,383

 

$

6,716

 

$

365

 

$

955

 

361,419

 

Less: Net deferred loan fees

 

941

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

941

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

4,130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,130

 

Loans, net

 

$

348,312

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

356,348

 

 

 

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Past Due

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90 Days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Past Due

 

Or More

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 To 90

 

& Still

 

Non-

 

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Current

 

Days

 

Accruing

 

Accrual

 

Total

 

Commercial and agricultural

 

$

36,122

 

$

764

 

$

109

 

$

 

$

36,995

 

Real estate mortgage:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential

 

156,976

 

1,050

 

8

 

185

 

158,219

 

Commercial

 

133,813

 

1,406

 

 

185

 

135,404

 

Construction

 

16,695

 

54

 

 

 

16,749

 

Installment loans to individuals

 

13,687

 

346

 

2

 

 

14,035

 

 

 

357,293

 

$

3,620

 

$

119

 

$

370

 

361,402

 

Less: Net deferred loan fees

 

1,018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,018

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

4,185

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,185

 

Loans, net

 

$

352,090

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

356,199

 

 

Impaired loans totaled $1,477,000 and $574,000 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  The portion of the allowance for loan losses allocated for impaired loans was $102,000 and $42,000 at

 

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December 31, 2007 and 2006. The average recorded investment in impaired loans during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $1,130,000 and $504,000, respectively.  There were no impaired loans for the year ended December 31, 2005.

 

The Company recognized interest income on impaired loans in the amount of $42,000 and $72,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. On a cash basis, interest income on impaired loans amounted to $29,000 and $58,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 

No additional funds are committed to be advanced in connection with impaired loans.

 

Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued or reduced, exclusive of impaired loans,  amounted to approximately $955,000 and $370,000 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  If interest had been recorded based on the original loan agreement terms and rate of interest for those loans, income would have approximated $87,000, $23,000, and $39,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.  Interest income on such loans, is recorded as received and amounted to approximately $17,000, $15,000, and $18,000, for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

 

Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31, are as follows:

 

(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of year

 

$

4,185

 

$

3,679

 

$

3,338

 

Provision charged to operations

 

150

 

635

 

720

 

Loans charged off

 

(304

)

(327

)

(446

)

Recoveries

 

99

 

198

 

67

 

Balance, end of year

 

$

4,130

 

$

4,185

 

$

3,679

 

 

The Company has a concentration of loans to both owners of commercial and residential rental properties at December 31, 2007 and 2006 of 14.43% and 15.38% and 14.56% and 15.82% of total loans , respectively.

 

The Company grants commercial, industrial, residential, and installment loans to customers throughout north-central Pennsylvania.  Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio at December 31, 2007 and 2006, a substantial portion of its debtors’ ability to honor their contracts is dependent on the economic conditions within this region.

 

NOTE 5 - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

 

Major classifications of premises and equipment are summarized as follows at December 31:

 

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(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

1,391

 

$

1,370

 

Premises

 

6,218

 

6,038

 

Furniture and equipment

 

5,356

 

4,844

 

Leasehold improvements

 

815

 

811

 

Total

 

13,780

 

13,063

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

7,006

 

6,326

 

Net premises and equipment

 

$

6,774

 

$

6,737

 

 

Depreciation and amortization charged to operations for the years ended 2007, 2006, and 2005 was $680,000, $744,000, and $549,000, respectively.

 

NOTE 6 – GOODWILL

 

As of December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 goodwill had a gross carrying value of $3,308,000 and accumulated amortization of $276,000 resulting in a net carrying amount of $3,032,000.

 

The gross carrying amount of goodwill is tested for impairment in the third quarter of each fiscal year.  Based on fair value of the reporting unit, estimated using the expected present value of future cash flows, there was no evidence of impairment of the carrying amount at December 31, 2007 and 2006, repectively.

 

NOTE 7 – TIME DEPOSITS

 

Time deposits of $100,000 or more totaled approximately $59,424,000 on December 31, 2007 and $49,793,000 on December 31, 2006.  Interest expense related to such deposits was approximately $3,216,000, $1,873,000, and $1,417,000, for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.  There were no individual retirement accounts in excess of $250,000 as of December 31, 2007 and 2006.  Time certificates of deposits in excess of $100,000 and individual retirement accounts in excess of $250,000 are not federally insured.

 

At December 31, 2007, the scheduled maturities on time deposits of $100,000 or more are as follows:

 

(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

Three months or less

 

$

22,258

 

Three months to six months

 

13,724

 

Six months to twelve months

 

17,554

 

Over twelve months

 

5,888

 

Total

 

$

59,424

 

 

Total time deposit maturities are as follows:

 

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(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

2008

 

$

157,621

 

2009

 

18,702

 

2010

 

5,670

 

2011

 

2,409

 

2012

 

655

 

Thereafter

 

625

 

Total

 

$

185,682

 

 

NOTE 8 - SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

 

Short-term borrowings consist of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and FHLB advances which generally represent overnight or less than six month borrowings.  In addition to the outstanding balances noted below, the Bank also had additional lines of credit totaling $29,539,000 available from correspondent banks other than the FHLB.  The outstanding balances and related information for short-term borrowings are summarized as follows:

 

(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

Repurchase Agreements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at year end

 

$

17,155

 

$

15,991

 

$

15,263

 

Maximum amount outstanding at any month end

 

19,058

 

19,916

 

16,754

 

Average balance outstanding during the year

 

16,746

 

16,028

 

14,268

 

Weighted-average interest rate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At year end

 

3.37

%

3.96

%

2.74

%

Paid during the year

 

3.69

%

3.55

%

2.19

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open Repo Plus:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at year end

 

$

38,160

 

$

18,706

 

$

1,740

 

Maximum amount outstanding at any month end

 

38,895

 

43,040

 

24,990

 

Average balance outstanding during the year

 

19,299

 

15,301

 

10,765

 

Weighted-average interest rate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At year end

 

4.32

%

5.40

%

4.25

%

Paid during the year

 

5.09

%

5.07

%

3.33

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term FHLB:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at year end

 

$

 

$

 

$

37,000

 

Maximum amount outstanding at any month end

 

15,000

 

 

37,000

 

Average balance outstanding during the year

 

771

 

3,283

 

7,081

 

Weighted-average interest rate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At year end

 

 

 

4.24

%

Paid during the year

 

5.06

%

4.82

%

3.66

%

 

NOTE 9 – LONG TERM BORROWINGS

 

The following represents outstanding long-term borrowings with the FHLB by contractual maturities at December 31, 2007 and 2006:

 

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(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variable rate of 4.49%, maturing in 2007

 

$

 

$

5,000

 

Variable rates between 3.14% and 5.56%, maturing in 2008

 

29,600

 

29,600

 

Variable rate of 5.06%, maturing in 2009

 

 

5,000

 

Variable rates between 3.98% and 6.65%, maturing in 2010

 

15,000

 

5,000

 

Variable rates between 4.25% and 4.72%, maturing in 2011

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

Variable rates between 3.68% and 4.43%, maturing in 2012

 

15,000

 

5,000

 

Variable rate of 3.74%, maturing in 2013

 

5,000

 

5,000

 

Variable rate of 3.97%, maturing in 2015

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

Variable rates between 4.15% and 4.28%, maturing in 2017

 

20,000

 

 

Fixed rates between 2.67% and 3.13%, maturing in 2007

 

 

6,500

 

Fixed rate of 6.92%, maturing in 2011

 

500

 

500

 

Fixed rate of 5.87%, maturing in 2013

 

528

 

528

 

Fixed rate of 6.92%, maturing in 2015

 

750

 

750

 

Total

 

$

106,378

 

$

82,878

 

 

The terms of the convertible borrowings allow the FHLB to convert the interest rate to an adjustable rate based on the three month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) at a predetermined anniversary date of the borrowing’s origination, ranging from three months to five years.  If the FHLB converts the interest rate on one of the predetermined dates, the Bank has the ability to payoff the debt on the conversion date and quarterly thereafter without incurring the customary pre-payment penalty.

 

The Bank maintains a credit arrangement, which includes a revolving line of credit with the FHLB.  Under this credit arrangement, the Bank has a remaining borrowing capacity of $75,515,000 at December 31, 2007, which is subject to annual renewal, and typically incurs no service charges.  Under terms of a blanket agreement, collateral for the FHLB borrowings must be secured by certain qualifying assets of the Bank which consist principally of first mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities.

 

NOTE 10 - INCOME TAXES

 

The following temporary differences gave rise to the net deferred tax position at December 31, 2007 and 2006:

 

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(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

$

1,404

 

$

1,292

 

Deferred compensation

 

408

 

386

 

Pension

 

870

 

517

 

Loan fees and costs

 

320

 

346

 

Investment securities allowance

 

278

 

2

 

Unrealized loss on available for sale securities

 

1,112

 

 

Low income housing credit carryforwrds

 

827

 

 

Other

 

212

 

134

 

Total

 

5,431

 

2,677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Bond accretion

 

44

 

49

 

Depreciation

 

117

 

85

 

Amortization

 

451

 

376

 

Unrealized gains on available for sale securities

 

 

1,102

 

Total

 

612

 

1,612

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax asset, net

 

$

4,819

 

$

1,065

 

 

No valuation allowance was established at December 31, 2007 and 2006, in the view of the Company’s ability to carry back taxes paid in previous years and certain tax strategies, coupled with the anticipated future taxable income as evidenced by the Company’s earning potential.

 

The provision for income taxes is comprised of the following:

 

(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currently payable

 

$

1,758

 

$

2,112

 

$

3,188

 

Deferred (benefit) expense

 

(1,121

)

(151

)

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total provision

 

$

637

 

$

1,961

 

$

3,224

 

 

A reconciliation between the expected income tax and the effective income tax rate on income before income tax provision follows:

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

(In Thousands)

 

Amount

 

%

 

Amount

 

%

 

Amount

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision at expected rate

 

$

3,235

 

34.0

%

$

3,947

 

34.0

%

$

4,803

 

34.0

%

Decrease in tax resulting from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax-exempt income

 

(1,512

)

(15.9

)

(1,425

)

(12.3

)

(1,275

)

(9.0

)

Tax credits

 

(1,048

)

(11.0

)

(363

)

(3.1

)

(177

)

(1.3

)

Other, net

 

(38

)

(0.4

)

(198

)

(1.7

)

(127

)

(0.9

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective income tax and rate

 

$

637

 

6.7

%

$

1,961

 

16.9

%

$

3,224

 

22.8

%

 

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NOTE 11 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

 

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

 

The Company has a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (the “Plan”) for all employees meeting certain age, length of service requirements, and were hired prior to January 1, 2004, at which time entrance into the Plan was frozen.  Benefits are based primarily on years of service and the average annual compensation during the highest five consecutive years within the final ten years of employment.

 

The Company adopted the recognition provisions of FAS No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans and initially applied them to the funded status of its defined benefit pension plan as of December 31, 2006.  The initial recognition of the funded status of its defined benefit pension plan resulted in a decrease in Shareholder’s equity of $579,000, which was net of a tax benefit of $298,000.

 

The following table sets forth the obligation and funded status as of December 31:

 

(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

Change in benefit obligation

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

8,510

 

$

8,780

 

Service cost

 

466

 

467

 

Interest cost

 

486

 

434

 

Actuarial loss (gain)

 

80

 

(785

)

Benefits paid

 

(210

)

(186

)

Other, change in actuarial assumptions

 

1,118

 

(200

)

Benefit obligation at end of year

 

10,450

 

8,510

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in plan assets

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

 

6,990

 

6,011

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

531

 

629

 

Employer contribution

 

580

 

550

 

Benefits paid

 

(210

)

(186

)

Expenses paid

 

 

(14

)

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

 

7,891

 

6,990

 

Funded status

 

$

(2,559

)

$

(1,520

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts recognized on balance sheet as:

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$

(2,559

)

$

(1,520

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts not yet recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost:

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consists of:

 

 

 

 

 

Net transition asset

 

$

(12

)

$

(15

)

Prior service cost

 

153

 

179

 

Net loss

 

1,942

 

713

 

Total

 

$

2,083

 

$

877

 

 

The accumulated benefit obligation for the Plan was $7,835,000 and $6,451,000 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 

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Components of Net Periodic Cost and Other Amounts Recognized in other Comprehensive Income as of December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively, are as follows:

 

(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

Net periodic pension cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

467

 

$

467

 

$

505

 

Interest cost

 

486

 

434

 

446

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(562

)

(485

)

(402

)

Amortization of transition asset

 

(3

)

(3

)

(2

)

Amortization of prior service cost

 

26

 

26

 

25

 

Amortization of unrecognized net loss

 

 

22

 

65

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

$

414

 

$

461

 

$

637

 

 

The estimated net transition asset and prior service cost for the defined benefit pension plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year are $3,000 and $25,000, respectively.

 

Assumptions

 

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31:

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

Discount rate

 

6.00

%

5.75

%

5.50

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

5.00

%

4.75

%

4.50

%

 

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic cost for years ended December 31:

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

Discount rate

 

5.75

%

5.50

%

5.75

%

Expected long-term return on plan assets

 

8.00

%

8.00

%

8.00

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

4.75

%

4.50

%

4.75

%

 

The expected long-term rate of return was estimated using market benchmarks by which the plan assets would outperform the market value in the future, based on historical experience adjusted for changes in asset allocation and expectations for overall lower future returns on similar investments compared to past periods.

 

Plan Assets

 

The Plan’s weighted-average asset allocations at December 31 by asset category are as follows:

 

Asset Category

 

2007

 

2006

 

Cash

 

0.2

%

0.4

%

Fixed income securities

 

39.6

%

39.2

%

Equity

 

60.2

%

60.4

%

Total

 

100.0

%

100.0

%

 

The investment objective for the Plan is to maximize total return with tolerance for slightly above average risk, meaning the fund is able to tolerate short-term volatility to achieve above-average returns over the long term.

 

Asset allocation favors equities, with target allocation of approximately 60% equity securities, 37.5% fixed income securities and 2.5% cash.  Due to volatility in the market, the target allocation is not

 

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always desirable and asset allocations will fluctuate between the acceptable ranges.  The equity portfolio’s exposure is primarily in mid and large capitalization domestic equities with limited exposure to small capitalization and international stocks.

 

It is management’s intent to give the investment managers flexibility, within the overall guidelines, with respect to investment decisions and their timing.  However, certain investments require specific review and approval by management.  Management is also informed of anticipated, significant modifications of any previously approved investment, or anticipated use of derivatives to execute investment strategies.

 

The following benefit payments that reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

 

(In Thousands)

 

Estimated future benefit payments(in thousands):

 

2008

 

 

$

256

 

2009

 

 

299

 

2010

 

 

320

 

2011

 

 

346

 

2012

 

 

519

 

2013-2017

 

 

3,043

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

4,783

 

 

The company expects to contribute $450,000 to its Pension Plan in 2008.

 

401(k) Savings Plan

 

The Company also offers a 401(k) savings plan in which eligible participating employees may elect to contribute up to a maximum percentage allowable not to exceed the limits of Code Sections 401(k), 404, and 415.  The Company may make matching contributions equal to a discretionary percentage that is determined by the Board of Directors.  Participants are at all times fully vested in their contributions and vest over a period of five years regarding the employer contribution.  Contribution expense was approximately $97,000, $96,000, and $80,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

 

Deferred Compensation Plan

 

The Company has a deferred compensation plan whereby participating directors elect to forego directors’ fees paid in cash.  Under this plan, the Company will make payments for a ten-year period beginning at age 65 in most cases or at death, if earlier, at which time payments would be made to their designated beneficiaries.

 

To fund benefits under the deferred compensation plan, the Company has acquired bank-owned life insurance policies on the lives of the participating directors for which insurance benefits are payable to the Company.  The Company incurred expenses related to the plan of $84,750, $69,000, and $69,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.  Benefits paid under the plan were approximately $125,000, $122,000, and $112,000 in 2007, 2006, and 2005 respectively.

 

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NOTE 12 – EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN

 

Effective April 26, 2006 the Company implemented the Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. 2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“Plan”).  The Plan is intended to encourage employee participation in the ownership and economic progress of the Company.  The Plan allows for up to 1,000,000 shares to be purchased by employees.  The purchase price of the shares is 95% of market value with an employee eligible to purchase up to the lesser of 15% of base compensation or $12,000 in market value annually.  There were 3,090 and 1,355 shares issued under the plan for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 

NOTE 13 - STOCK OPTIONS

 

Prior to 1998, the Company granted a select group of its officers options to purchase shares of its common stock.  These options, which are immediately exercisable, expire within three to ten years after having been granted.  Also, in 1998, the Company adopted the “1998 Stock Option Plan” for key employees and directors.  Incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options may be granted to eligible employees of the Bank and nonqualified options may be granted to directors of the Company. 

 

Incentive nonqualified stock options granted under the 1998 Plan may be exercised not later than ten years after the date of grant.  Each option granted under the 1998 Plan shall be exercisable only after the expiration of six months following the date of grant of such options.

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s common stock option plans are presented below:

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise

 

 

 

Exercise

 

 

 

Shares

 

Price

 

Shares

 

Price

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding, beginning of year

 

11,972

 

$

37.41

 

11,972

 

$

37.41

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(330

)

24.72

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

(729

)

40.29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding, end of year

 

10,913

 

37.60

 

11,972

 

37.41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options exercisable at year-end

 

10,913

 

$

37.60

 

11,972

 

$

37.41

 

 

The following table summarizes information about nonqualified and incentive stock options outstanding at December 31, 2007:

 

 

 

Outstanding

 

Exercisable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Exercise

 

 

 

Exercise

 

Exercise Price

 

Shares

 

Life

 

Price

 

Shares

 

Price

 

$

40.29

 

8,273

 

1

 

$

40.29

 

8,273

 

$

40.29

 

31.82

 

1,650

 

2

 

31.82

 

1,650

 

31.82

 

24.72

 

990

 

3

 

24.72

 

990

 

24.72

 

 

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NOTE 14 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Certain directors and executive officers of the Company and the Bank, including their immediate families and companies in which they are principal owners (more than ten percent), are indebted to the Company.  Such indebtedness was incurred in the ordinary course of business on the same terms and at those rates prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with others.

 

A summary of loan activity with executive officers, directors, principal shareholders, and associates of such persons is listed below for the years ended December 31:

 

 

 

Beginning

 

 

 

 

 

Ending

 

(In Thousands)

 

Balance

 

Additions

 

Payments

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

$

9,742

 

$

1,711

 

$

2,118

 

$

9,335

 

2006

 

9,635

 

2,001

 

1,894

 

9,742

 

 

Deposits from related parties held by the Company amounted to $7,796,000 at December 31, 2007 and $4,653,000 at December 31, 2006.

 

NOTE 15 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

 

The following schedule of future minimum rental payments under operating leases with noncancellable terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2007:

 

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008

 

$

396

 

2009

 

326

 

2010

 

288

 

2011

 

202

 

2012

 

180

 

Thereafter

 

1,427

 

Total

 

$

2,819

 

 

The Company’s operating lease obligations represent short and long-term lease and rental payments for facilities.  Total rental expense for all operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 were $423,000, $380,000, and $361,000 respectively.

 

The Company is subject to lawsuits and claims arising out of its business.  There are no such legal proceedings or claims currently pending or threatened other than those encountered during the normal course of business.

 

NOTE 16 - OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK

 

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit.  These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate, or liquidity risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheet.  The contract amounts of these instruments express the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments.

 

The Company’s exposure to credit loss from nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the

 

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contractual amount of these instruments.  The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.  The Company may require collateral or other security to support financial instruments with off-balance sheet credit risk.

 

Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk are as follows at December 31:

 

(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments to extend credit

 

$

74,349

 

$

61,736

 

Standby letters of credit

 

974

 

1,033

 

 

Commitments to extend credit are legally binding agreements to lend to customers.  Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of fees.  Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future liquidity requirements.  The Company evaluates each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis.  The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company, on extension of credit is based on management’s credit assessment of the counterparty.

 

Standby letters of credit represent conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.  These instruments are issued primarily to support bid or performance related contracts.  The coverage period for these instruments is typically a one year period with an annual renewal option subject to prior approval by management.  Fees earned from the issuance of these letters are recognized upon expiration of the coverage period.  For secured letters of credit, the collateral is typically Bank deposit instruments or customer business assets.

 

NOTE 17 - CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Federal regulations require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts of capital.  Specifically, each is required to maintain certain minimum dollar amounts and ratios of Total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets and of Tier 1 capital to average total assets.

 

In addition to the capital requirements, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (“FDICIA”) established five capital categories ranging from “well capitalized” to “critically undercapitalized.”   Should any institution fail to meet the requirements to be considered “adequately capitalized,” it would become subject to a series of increasingly restrictive regulatory actions.

 

As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  To be classified as a well capitalized financial institution, Total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage capital ratios must be at least 10%, 6%, and 5%, respectively.

 

The Company’s and the Bank’s actual capital ratios are presented in the following tables, which shows that both met all regulatory capital requirements.

 

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Consolidated Company

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

(In Thousands)

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Total Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(to Risk-weighted Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

70,381

 

18.0

%

$

74,342

 

20.2

%

For Capital Adequacy Purposes

 

31,280

 

8.0

 

29,299

 

8.0

 

To Be Well Capitalized

 

39,100

 

10.0

 

36,623

 

10.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tier I Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(to Risk-weighted Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

66,251

 

16.9

%

$

68,931

 

18.8

%

For Capital Adequacy Purposes

 

15,640

 

4.0

 

14,649

 

4.0

 

To Be Well Capitalized

 

23,460

 

6.0

 

21,974

 

6.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tier I Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(to Average Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

66,251

 

10.8

%

$

68,931

 

11.8

%

For Capital Adequacy Purposes

 

24,664

 

4.0

 

23,332

 

4.0

 

To Be Well Capitalized

 

30,830

 

5.0

 

29,165

 

5.0

 

 

Bank

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

(In Thousands)

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Total Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(to Risk-weighted Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

57,295

 

15.1

%

$

57,260

 

16.2

%

For Capital Adequacy Purposes

 

30,350

 

8.0

 

28,243

 

8.0

 

To Be Well Capitalized

 

37,938

 

10.0

 

35,304

 

10.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tier I Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(to Risk-weighted Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

53,165

 

14.0

%

$

52,860

 

15.0

%

For Capital Adequacy Purposes

 

15,175

 

4.0

 

14,121

 

4.0

 

To Be Well Capitalized

 

22,763

 

6.0

 

21,182

 

6.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tier I Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(to Average Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

53,165

 

8.8

%

$

52,860

 

9.3

%

For Capital Adequacy Purposes

 

24,124

 

4.0

 

22,671

 

4.0

 

To Be Well Capitalized

 

30,155

 

5.0

 

28,339

 

5.0

 

 

NOTE 18 – REGULATORY RESTRICTIONS

 

The Pennsylvania Banking Code restricts the availability of capital funds for payment of dividends by all state-chartered banks to the additional paid in capital of the Bank.  Accordingly, at December 31, 2007, the balance in the additional paid in capital account totaling $11,657,000 is unavailable for dividends.

 

The Bank is subject to regulatory restrictions, which limit its ability to loan funds to Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc.  At December 31, 2007, the regulatory lending limit amounted to approximately $5,780,000.

 

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Cash and Due from Banks

 

Included in cash and due from banks are reserves required by the district Federal Reserve Bank of $1,009,000 and $990,000 at December 31, 2007 and 2006.  The required reserves are computed by applying prescribed ratios to the classes of average deposit balances.  These are held in the form of cash on hand and a balance maintained directly with the Federal Reserve Bank.

 

NOTE 19 - ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The Company is required to disclose estimated fair values for its financial instruments.  Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.  Also, it is the Company’s general practice and intention to hold most of its financial instruments to maturity and not to engage in trading or sales activities.  Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions can significantly affect the estimates.

 

Estimated fair values have been determined by the Company using historical data and an estimation methodology suitable for each category of financial instruments.  The estimated fair value of the Company’s investment securities is described in Note 1.  The Company’s fair value estimates, methods, and assumptions are set forth below for the Company’s other financial instruments.

 

As certain assets and liabilities, such as deferred tax assets, premises and equipment, and many other operational elements of the Company, are not considered financial instruments but have value, this estimated fair value of financial instruments would not represent the full market value of the Company.

 

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows at December 31:

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Fair

 

Carrying

 

Fair

 

(In Thousands)

 

Value

 

Value

 

Value

 

Value

 

Financial assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

15,433

 

$

15,433

 

$

15,373

 

$

15,373

 

Investment securitites:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale

 

214,455

 

214,455

 

185,200

 

185,200

 

Held to maturity

 

277

 

279

 

283

 

286

 

Loans held for sale

 

4,214

 

4,214

 

3,716

 

3,716

 

Loans, net

 

356,348

 

357,628

 

356,199

 

356,788

 

Bank-owned life insurance

 

12,375

 

12,375

 

11,346

 

11,346

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

3,343

 

3,343

 

2,939

 

2,939

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits

 

$

314,351

 

$

314,501

 

$

322,031

 

$

320,906

 

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 

74,671

 

74,671

 

73,160

 

73,160

 

Short-term borrowings

 

55,315

 

55,315

 

34,697

 

34,697

 

Long-term borrowings, FHLB

 

106,378

 

106,154

 

82,878

 

82,050

 

Accrued interest payable

 

1,744

 

1,744

 

1,532

 

1,532

 

 

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Cash and Cash Equivalents, Loans Held for Sale, Accrued Interest Receivable, Short-term Borrowings, and Accrued Interest Payable:

 

The fair value is equal to the carrying value.

 

Investment Securities:

The fair value of investment securities available for sale and held to maturity is equal to the available quoted market price.  If no quoted market price is available, fair value is estimated using the quoted market price for similar securities.  Regulatory stocks fair value is equal to the carrying value.

 

Loans:

Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics.  Loans are segregated by type such as commercial, commercial real estate, residential real estate, construction real estate, and other consumer.  Each loan category is further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest terms and by performing and nonperforming categories.

 

The fair value of performing loans is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the estimated maturity using estimated market discount rates that reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loan.  The estimate of maturity is based on the Company’s historical experience with repayments for each loan classification, modified, as required, by an estimate of the effect of current economic and lending conditions.

 

Fair value for significant nonperforming loans is based on recent external appraisals.  If appraisals are not available, estimated cash flows are discounted using a rate commensurate with the risk associated with the estimated cash flows.  Assumptions regarding credit risk, cash flows, and discounted rates are judgmentally determined using available market information and specific borrower information.

 

Bank-Owned Life Insurance:

The fair value is equal to the Cash Surrender Value of the life insurance policies.

 

Deposits:

The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as noninterest-bearing demand deposits, savings, NOW, and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand as of December 31, 2007 and 2006.  The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.

 

The fair value estimates above do not include the benefit that results from the low-cost funding provided by the deposit liabilities compared to the cost of borrowing funds in the market, commonly referred to as the core deposit intangible.

 

Long Term Borrowings:

The fair value of long term borrowings is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.

 

Commitments to Extend Credit, Standby Letters of Credit, and Financial Guarantees Written:

There is no material difference between the notional amount and the estimated fair value of off-balance sheet items at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  The contractual amounts of unfunded commitments and letters of credit are presented in Note 16.

 

NOTE 20- PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Condensed financial information for Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. follows:

 

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CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET, DECEMBER 31,
(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

15

 

$

41

 

Investment in subsidiaries:

 

 

 

 

 

Bank

 

56,971

 

57,790

 

Nonbank

 

13,473

 

16,595

 

Other assets

 

234

 

234

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

70,693

 

$

74,660

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

$

134

 

$

66

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

70,559

 

74,594

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liability and shareholders’ equity

 

$

70,693

 

$

74,660

 

 

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends from subsidiaries

 

$

8,039

 

$

9,890

 

$

7,311

 

Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries

 

1,152

 

53

 

3,822

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

(314

)

(296

)

(232

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

8,877

 

$

9,647

 

$

10,901

 

 

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
(In Thousands)

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

8,877

 

$

9,647

 

$

10,901

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries

 

(1,152

)

(53

)

(3,822

)

Other, net

 

67

 

(30

)

(70

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

7,792

 

9,564

 

7,009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional investment in subsidiaries

 

 

 

(637

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

(6,953

)

(6,802

)

(6,225

)

Issuance of common stock

 

99

 

49

 

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

8

 

 

105

 

Purchase of treasury stock

 

(972

)

(2,929

)

(546

)

Net cash used for financing activities

 

(7,818

)

(9,682

)

(6,666

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN CASH

 

(26

)

(118

)

(294

)

CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR

 

41

 

159

 

453

 

CASH, END OF YEAR

 

$

15

 

$

41

 

$

159

 

 

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NOTE 21 – CONSOLIDATED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

 

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

 

For The Three Months Ended

 

2007

 

March 31,

 

June 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

Dec. 31,

 

Interest income

 

$

8,679

 

$

8,793

 

$

8,977

 

$

9,500

 

Interest expense

 

3,939

 

3,999

 

4,112

 

4,397

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

4,740

 

4,794

 

4,865

 

5,103

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses

 

40

 

10

 

10

 

90

 

Non-interest income

 

1,648

 

1,893

 

2,006

 

1,985

 

Securities gains (losses), net

 

326

 

293

 

 

(673

)

Non-interest expenses

 

4,128

 

4,340

 

4,430

 

4,418

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income tax provision

 

2,546

 

2,630

 

2,431

 

1,907

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

265

 

295

 

109

 

(32

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

2,281

 

$

2,335

 

$

2,322

 

$

1,939

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share - basic

 

$

0.59

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.59

 

$

0.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share - diluted

 

$

0.59

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.59

 

$

0.50

 

 

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

 

For The Three Months Ended

 

2006

 

March 31,

 

June 30,

 

Sept. 30,

 

Dec. 31,

 

Interest income

 

$

8,022

 

$

8,347

 

$

8,547

 

$

8,837

 

Interest expense

 

3,189

 

3,421

 

3,707

 

3,893

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

4,833

 

4,926

 

4,840

 

4,944

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses

 

198

 

198

 

89

 

150

 

Non-interest income

 

1,778

 

1,951

 

1,826

 

1,795

 

Securities gains, net

 

559

 

265

 

561

 

294

 

Non-interest expenses

 

3,951

 

4,078

 

4,114

 

4,186

 

Income before income tax provision

 

3,021

 

2,866

 

3,024

 

2,697

 

Income tax provision

 

566

 

432

 

560

 

403

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

2,455

 

$

2,434

 

$

2,464

 

$

2,294

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share - basic

 

$

0.62

 

$

0.62

 

$

0.62

 

$

0.59

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share - diluted

 

$

0.62

 

$

0.62

 

$

0.62

 

$

0.59

 

 

ITEM 9           CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

None

 

ITEM 9A        CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

The Company, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer along with the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer (the Principal Financial Officer), has evaluated the effectiveness as of December 31, 2007 of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as such

 

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term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer along with the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2007.

 

There have been no material changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

A material weakness is a significant deficiency (as defined in Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing Standard No. 2), or a combination of significant deficiencies, that results in there being more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by  management or employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions.

 

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007. Management’s assessment did not identify any material weaknesses in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Because there were no material weaknesses discovered, management believes that, as of December 31, 2007, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

 

S.R. Snodgrass, A.C. an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, as part of the audit, has issued a report, included herein, on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007.

 

Date: March 11, 2008

/s/ Ronald A. Walko

 

/s/ Brian L. Knepp

 

Chief Executive Officer

Principal Accounting Officer

 

 

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

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[LETTERHEAD OF S. R. SNODGRASS, A.C.]

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

Board of Directors and Shareholders

Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc.

 

We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007.  We also have audited Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal ControlIntegrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).  Management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Report on Management’s Assessment of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.  Our audits of the consolidated financial statements include examining, on a text basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk.  Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  Also in our opinion, Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on the criteria established in Internal ControlIntegrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

 

/s/ S. R. Snodgrass, A.C.

 

Wexford, Pennsylvania

March 10, 2008

 

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ITEM 9B – OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

PART III

 

ITEM 10    DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

The information appearing under the captions “The Board of Directors and Committees,” “Election of Directors,” “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance,” “Principal Officers of the Corporation,” “Certain Transactions,” and “Audit Committee Financial Expert” in the Company’s Proxy Statement dated March 25, 2008 (the “Proxy Statement”) is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 11    EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
 

Information appearing under the captions “Compensation of Directors,” “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Compensation Committee and Benefits Committee Report,” and “Executive Compensation” in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 12    SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

 

The information appearing under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in the Proxy Statement  is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 13 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

 

There have been no material transactions between the Company and the Bank, nor any material transactions proposed, with any Director or Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank, or any associate of the foregoing persons.  The Company and the Bank have had, and intend to continue to have, banking and financial transactions in the ordinary course of business with Directors and Officers of the Company and the Bank and their associates on comparable terms and with similar interest rates as those prevailing from time to time for other customers of the Company and the Bank.

 

Total loans outstanding from the Bank at December 31, 2007 to the Company’s and the Bank’s Officers and Directors as a group and members of their immediate families and companies in which they had an ownership interest of 10% or more was $9,335,000 or approximately 13.23% of the total equity capital of the Company.  Loans to such persons were made in the ordinary course of business, were made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons, and did not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features.  See also the information appearing in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in the Annual Report.

 

In addition, the information appearing under the caption “Election of Directors” in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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ITEM 14     PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

 

The information appearing in the Proxy Statement under the captions, “Audit Fees,” “Audit-Related Fees,” “Tax Fees,” “All Other Fees,” and “Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

PART IV

 

ITEM 15     EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

(a)1.

Financial Statements

 

 

The following consolidated financial statements and reports are set forth in Item 8:

 

 

Report of Independent Auditors

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Income

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 

 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

2.

Financial Statement Schedules

 

 

Financial statement schedules are omitted because the required information is either not applicable, not required or is shown in the respective financial statements or in the notes thereto.

 

 

(b) Exhibits

(3)  (i)

 

Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as presently in effect (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005).

(3)  (ii)

 

Bylaws of the Registrant as presently in effect (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 17, 2005).

(10) (i)

 

Employment Agreement, dated August, 1991, between Jersey Shore State Bank and Ronald A. Walko (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant’s Registration Statement on form S-4, No. 333-65821).*

(10) (ii)

 

Employment Agreement, dated May 31, 2005, between Jersey Shore State Bank and Thomas A. Donofrio (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2005).*

(10) (iii)

 

Employee Severance Benefit Plan, dated May 30, 1996, for Ronald A. Walko (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Registrant’s Registration Statement on form S-4, No. 333-65821).*

(10) (iv)

 

Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. 1998 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Registration Statement on form S-4, No. 333-65821).*

(10) (v)

 

Form of First Amendment to the Jersey Shore State Bank Amendment and Restatement of the Director Fee Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 29, 2006).

(10) (vi)

 

Consulting Agreement, dated July 18, 2005 between Hubert A. Valencik and Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 18, 2005).

(10) (vii)

 

Employment Agreement, dated January 11, 1999, among Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. , Jersey Shore State Bank and William H. Rockey.*

(21)

 

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

(23)

 

Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants.

(31) (i)

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/Rule 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

(31) (ii)

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/Rule 15d-14(a) Certification of Principle Accounting Officer.

(32) (i)

 

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

 

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(32) (ii)

 

Section 1350 Certification of Principle Accounting Officer.

 


* Denotes compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

(10) (vii)

 

Employment Agreement, dated January 11, 1999, among Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. , Jersey Shore State Bank and William H. Rockey.

(21)

 

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

(23)

 

Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants.

(31) (i)

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/Rule 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

(31) (ii)

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/Rule 15d-14(a) Certification of Principle Accounting Officer.

(32) (i)

 

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

(32) (ii)

 

Section 1350 Certification of Principle Accounting Officer.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

 

March 11, 2008

PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC.

 

 

 

BY:

/s/ Ronald A. Walko

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

 

/s/ Ronald A. Walko

 

 

Ronald A. Walko, President, Chief Executive

 

March 11, 2008

Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Brian L. Knepp

 

 

Brian L. Knepp, Principal Accounting Officer

 

March 11, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Lynn S. Bowes

 

 

Lynn S. Bowes, Director

 

March 11, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Michael J. Casale, Jr.

 

 

Michael J. Casale, Jr., Director

 

March 11, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ H. Thomas Davis, Jr.

 

 

H. Thomas Davis, Jr., Director

 

March 11, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ James M. Furey, II

 

 

James M. Furey II, Director

 

March 11, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ D. Michael Hawbaker

 

 

D. Michael Hawbaker, Director

 

March 11, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Leroy H. Keiler III

 

 

Leroy H. Keiler III, Director

 

March 11, 2008

 

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/s/ Jay H. McCormick

 

 

Jay H. McCormick, Director

 

March 11, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ R. Edward Nestlerode, Jr.

 

 

R. Edward Nestlerode, Jr., Director

 

March 11, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ James E. Plummer

 

 

James E. Plummer, Director

 

March 11, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ William H. Rockey

 

 

William H. Rockey, Sr. Vice President  & Director

 

March 11, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Hubert A. Valencik

 

 

Hubert A. Valencik, Director

 

March 11, 2008

 

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