Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10 - Q

 

 

 

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009

or

 

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

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File Number 0-13396

 

 

CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Pennsylvania   25-1450605

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1 South Second Street

P.O. Box 42

Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830

(Address of principal executive offices)

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

 

 

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

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

 

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

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

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock as of May 4, 2009

COMMON STOCK: $0 PAR VALUE, 8,635,641 SHARES

 

 

 


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INDEX

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Sequential

Page Number

    
ITEM 1 – Financial Statements (unaudited)
PAGE 3.    Consolidated Balance Sheets – March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
PAGE 4.    Consolidated Statements of Income – Three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
PAGE 5.    Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – Three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
PAGE 6.    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
PAGE 7.    Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
ITEM 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis
PAGE 15.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
ITEM 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
PAGE 25.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
ITEM 4 – Controls and Procedures
PAGE 26.    Controls and Procedures

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

PAGE 26.    ITEM 1    Legal Proceedings
PAGE 26.    ITEM 1A    Risk Factors
PAGE 26.    ITEM 2    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
PAGE 26.    ITEM 3    Defaults Upon Senior Securities
PAGE 26.    ITEM 4    Submission of Matters for Security Holders Vote
PAGE 27.    ITEM 5    Other Information
PAGE 27.    ITEM 6    Exhibits
PAGE 28.    Signatures

 

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CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Dollars in thousands

 

     (unaudited)
March 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
ASSETS     

Cash and due from banks

   $ 37,515     $ 28,414  

Interest bearing deposits with other banks

     1,497       2,783  

Federal funds sold

     —         59  
                

Total cash and cash equivalents

     39,012       31,256  

Interest bearing time deposits with other banks

     5,941       6,515  

Securities available for sale

     234,881       237,289  

Trading securities

     741       892  

Loans held for sale

     3,331       3,332  

Loans

     680,962       676,152  

Less: unearned discount

     (3,797 )     (4,596 )

Less: allowance for loan losses

     (9,024 )     (8,719 )
                

Net loans

     668,141       662,837  

FHLB and other equity interests

     6,851       5,815  

Premises and equipment, net

     23,487       23,578  

Bank owned life insurance

     15,900       15,720  

Mortgage servicing rights

     568       552  

Goodwill

     10,821       10,821  

Other intangible assets

     160       185  

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

     17,407       17,726  
                

TOTAL

   $ 1,027,241     $ 1,016,518  
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Non-interest bearing deposits

   $ 100,246     $ 97,999  

Interest bearing deposits

     724,445       716,597  
                

Total deposits

     824,691       814,596  

Treasury, tax and loan borrowings

     961       719  

FHLB and other borrowings

     107,455       107,478  

Subordinated debentures

     20,620       20,620  

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

     11,052       10,638  
                

Total liabilities

     964,779       954,051  
                

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

     —         —    

Additional paid in capital

     12,837       12,913  

Retained earnings

     66,694       65,890  

Treasury stock, at cost (609,144 shares at March 31, 2009 and 637,694 shares at December 31, 2008)

     (8,926 )     (9,332 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (8,143 )     (7,004 )
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     62,462       62,467  
                

TOTAL

   $ 1,027,241     $ 1,016,518  
                

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2009     2008  

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:

    

Loans including fees

   $ 11,430     $ 11,609  

Deposits with banks

     72       81  

Federal funds sold

     —         151  

Securities:

    

Taxable

     1,906       1,774  

Tax-exempt

     537       305  

Dividends

     10       110  
                

Total interest and dividend income

     13,955       14,030  
                

INTEREST EXPENSE:

    

Deposits

     3,331       3,542  

Borrowed funds

     1,191       1,132  

Subordinated debentures

     230       314  
                

Total interest expense

     4,752       4,988  
                

NET INTEREST INCOME

     9,203       9,042  

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

     862       509  
                

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     8,341       8,533  
                

OTHER INCOME:

    

Trust and asset management fees

     210       340  

Service charges on deposit accounts

     933       1,002  

Other service charges and fees

     349       296  

Net realized (losses) gains on securities available for sale

     (16 )     117  

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

     —         (175 )

Net unrealized losses on securities for which fair value was elected

     (151 )     (646 )

Mortgage banking

     153       93  

Bank owned life insurance

     180       174  

Wealth management

     160       212  

Other

     133       133  
                

Total other income

     1,951       1,546  
                

OTHER EXPENSES:

    

Salaries and benefits

     3,565       3,889  

Net occupancy expense of premises

     1,104       975  

Amortization of intangibles

     25       25  

Other

     2,665       2,464  
                

Total other expenses

     7,359       7,353  
                

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     2,933       2,726  

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

     707       724  
                

NET INCOME

   $ 2,226     $ 2,002  
                

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

    

Basic

   $ 0.26     $ 0.23  

Diluted

   $ 0.26     $ 0.23  

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE,

    

Cash dividends per share

   $ 0.165     $ 0.16  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited)

Dollars in thousands

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2009     2008  

NET INCOME

   $ 2,226     $ 2,002  

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:

    

Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreement designated as a cash flow hedge, net of tax of ($13)

     23       —    

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale:

    

Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax of $629 and $685, respectively

     (1,173 )     (1,273 )

Reclassification adjustment for accumulated (gains) losses included in net income, net of tax of ($5) and $41, respectively

     11       (76 )
                

Other comprehensive loss

     (1,139 )     (1,349 )
                

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   $ 1,087     $ 653  
                

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)

Dollars in thousands

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2009     2008  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income

   $ 2,226     $ 2,002  

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

    

Provision for loan losses

     862       509  

Depreciation and amortization

     501       472  

Amortization, accretion and deferred loan fees and costs

     205       (108 )

Net realized losses on securities available for sale

     16       58  

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

     151       646  

Gain on sale of loans

     (122 )     (65 )

Proceeds from sale of loans

     10,241       2,029  

Origination of loans held for sale

     (10,177 )     (3,018 )

Increase in bank owned life insurance

     (180 )     (174 )

Stock-based compensation expense

     25       31  

Changes in:

    

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

     945       354  

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

     450       472  
                

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     5,143       3,208  
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net decrease in interest bearing time deposits with other banks

     574       804  

Proceeds from maturities, prepayments and calls of securities

     20,514       7,446  

Proceeds from sales of securities

     32,012       12,424  

Purchase of securities

     (52,071 )     (29,485 )

Loan origination and payments, net

     (6,235 )     (15,507 )

Redemption (purchase) of FHLB and other equity interests

     (1,036 )     152  

Purchase of premises and equipment

     (342 )     (2,019 )
                

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (6,584 )     (26,185 )
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net change in:

    

Checking, money market and savings accounts

     27,345       27,950  

Certificates of deposit

     (17,250 )     3,377  

Treasury stock purchased

     —         (91 )

Proceeds from sale of treasury stock

     288       347  

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     17       —    

Cash dividends paid

     (1,422 )     (1,369 )

Repayment of long-term borrowings

     (23 )     —    

Net change in short-term borrowings

     242       (801 )
                

NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     9,197       29,413  
                

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     7,756       6,436  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning

     31,256       24,788  
                

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Ending

   $ 39,012     $ 31,224  
                

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

    

Cash paid (refunded) during the period for:

    

Interest

   $ 4,923     $ 5,208  

Income taxes

   $ (573 )   $ 366  

SUPPLEMENTAL NONCASH DISCLOSURES:

    

Transfers to other real estate owned

   $ 14     $ 31  

Grant of restricted stock awards from treasury stock

   $ 5     $ 177  

Sales of securities, proceeds not settled

   $ —       $ 60  

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

   $ —       $ 7,018  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

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

In the opinion of management of the registrant, the accompanying consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2009 and for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and the results of operations for the period. The financial performance reported for CNB Financial Corporation (the Corporation) for the three month period ended March 31, 2009 is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. This information should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s Annual Report to shareholders and Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2008.

STOCK COMPENSATION

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

Compensation expense for the restricted stock awards is recognized over the requisite service period noted above based on the fair value of the shares at the date of grant. Unearned restricted stock awards are recorded as a reduction of shareholders’ equity until earned. Compensation expense resulting from these restricted stock awards was $25,000 and $31,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. As of March 31, 2009, there was $219,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards.

A summary of changes in unvested restricted stock awards for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 follows:

 

     March 31, 2009    March 31, 2008
     Shares     Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
   Shares     Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value

Nonvested at beginning of period

   27,197     $ 14.03    22,688     $ 14.12

Granted

   400       9.70    12,433       13.91

Vested

   (8,658 )     14.03    (6,355 )     14.10

Forfeited

   (1,701 )     14.05    —         —  
                         

Nonvested at end of period

   17,238     $ 13.93    28,766     $ 14.03
                         

 

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FAIR VALUE

Fair Value Option

Management elected to adopt Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement No. 159 for its investment in perpetual preferred equity securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation as well as its investment in certain other equity securities. Management elected the fair value option for these securities to provide financial statement users with greater visibility into the Corporation’s financial instruments that do not have a defined maturity date.

Fair value changes included in earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 were ($151,000) and ($646,000) for unrealized losses and $0 and ($175,000) for realized losses on sales. Dividend income for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 of $10,000 and $110,000 is recorded based on cash dividends and comprises the “Dividends” line item in the accompanying consolidated statement of income.

Fair Value Measurement

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

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

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

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

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis

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

 

           Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Description

   March 31,
2009
    Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

Assets:

         

Securities Available

         

For Sale

   $ 234,881     $ 25,761    $ 203,054     $ 6,066

Trading securities

     741       741     

Liabilities,

         

Interest rate swap

     (978 )        (978 )  

 

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           Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Description

   December 31,
2008
    Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets

(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs

(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

Assets:

         

Securities Available

         

For Sale

   $ 237,289     $ 27,007    $ 202,885     $ 7,397

Trading securities

     892       892     

Liabilities,

         

Interest rate swap

     (1,015 )        (1,015 )  

The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all securities available for sale measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended March 31, 2009 (in thousands):

 

Beginning balance, January 1, 2009

   $ 7,397  

Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):

  

Included in earnings

     —    

Included in other comprehensive loss

     (644 )

Purchases, issuances, and settlements

     (756 )

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3

     69  
        

Ending balance, March 31, 2009

   $ 6,066  
        

There were no changes in unrealized gains or losses reported in earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2009 for Level 3 assets that are still held at March 31, 2009.

The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all securities available for sale measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the year ended December 31, 2008 (in thousands):

 

Beginning balance, January 1, 2008

   $ 1,526  

Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):

  

Included in earnings

     (2,000 )

Included in other comprehensive loss

     (2,770 )

Purchases, issuances, and settlements

     3,494  

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3

     7,147  
        

Ending balance, December 31, 2008

   $ 7,397  
        

The unrealized loss reported in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2008 for Level 3 assets that are still held at December 31, 2008 relates to a pooled trust preferred security deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

 

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Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis

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

 

          Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Description

   March 31,
2009
   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets

(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs

(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

Assets,

           

Impaired loans

   $ 3,126          $ 3,126
          Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Description

   December 31,
2008
   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

Assets,

           

Impaired loans

   $ 3,222          $ 3,222

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a principal balance of $4,699, with a valuation allowance of $1,573 as of March 31, 2009, resulting in an additional provision for loan losses of $30 for the quarter then ended. Impaired loans had a principal balance of $4,850, with a valuation allowance of $1,628 as of December 31, 2008, resulting in an additional provision for loan losses of $1,292 for the year then ended.

SECURITIES

Securities available for sale at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were as follows (in thousands):

 

     March 31, 2009    December 31, 2008
     Amortized
Cost
   Unrealized     Fair
Value
   Amortized
Cost
   Unrealized     Fair
Value
        Gains    Losses           Gains    Losses    

U.S. Treasury

   $ 12,049    $ 186    $ —       $ 12,235    $ 10,059    $ 257    $ —       $ 10,316

U.S. Gov’t sponsored entities

     30,530      246      (8 )     30,768      40,779      486      (1 )     41,264

States & political subdivisions

     56,269      1,061      (529 )     56,801      54,467      667      (719 )     54,415

Mortgage & asset backed

     117,841      1,084      (5,539 )     113,386      109,530      580      (4,830 )     105,280

Corporate notes & bonds

     28,933      28      (8,412 )     20,549      30,908      68      (6,597 )     24,379

Other securities

     1,169      10      (37 )     1,142      1,670      —        (35 )     1,635
                                                         
   $ 246,791    $ 2,615    $ (14,525 )   $ 234,881    $ 247,413    $ 2,058    $ (12,182 )   $ 237,289
                                                         

At March 31, 2009, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders’ equity.

 

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Securities with unrealized losses at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are as follows (in thousands):

 

March 31, 2009    Less than 12 Months     12 Months or More     Total  

Description of Securities

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

U.S. Treasury

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

U.S. Gov’t sponsored entities

     —        —         1,992      (8 )     1,992      (8 )

States & political subdivisions

     11,317      (420 )     2,893      (109 )     14,210      (529 )

Mortgage & asset backed

     23,578      (4,302 )     2,567      (1,237 )     26,145      (5,539 )

Corporate notes & bonds

     23,169      (7,289 )     1,888      (1,123 )     25,057      (8,412 )

Other securities

     112      (37 )     —        —         112      (37 )
                                             
   $ 58,176    $ (12,048 )   $ 9,340    $ (2,477 )   $ 67,516    $ (14,525 )
                                             
December 31, 2008    Less than 12 Months     12 Months or More     Total  
     Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Loss
    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Loss
    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Loss
 

U.S. Treasury

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

U.S. Gov’t sponsored entities

     468      (1 )     —        —         468      (1 )

States & political subdivisions

     18,217      (599 )     3,894      (120 )     22,111      (719 )

Mortgage & asset backed

     35,996      (1,755 )     10,134      (3,075 )     46,130      (4,830 )

Corporate notes & bonds

     3,410      (636 )     17,685      (5,961 )     21,095      (6,597 )

Other securities

     1,134      (35 )     —        —         1,134      (35 )
                                             
   $ 59,225    $ (3,026 )   $ 31,713    $ (9,156 )   $ 90,938    $ (12,182 )
                                             

The Corporation evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis, or more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation.

At March 31, 2009, approximately 32% of the total unrealized losses relate to structured pooled trust preferred securities, primarily from issuers in the financial services industry, which are not currently trading in an active, open market with readily observable prices. As a result, these securities were classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The fair values of these securities have been calculated using a discounted cash flow model and market liquidity premium as permitted by FASB Staff Position 157-3. With the current market conditions, the assumptions used to determine the fair value of Level 3 securities has greater subjectivity due to the lack of observable market transactions. The fair values of these securities have declined due to the fact that subsequent offerings of similar securities pay a higher market rate of return. This higher rate of return reflects the increased credit and liquidity risks in the marketplace. There is no indication of any significant deterioration of the creditworthiness of the underlying entities of the various trust preferred pools. Based on management’s evaluation of the structured pooled trust preferred securities, the present value of the projected cash flows is sufficient for full repayment of the amortized cost of the securities and, therefore, it is believed that the decline in fair value is temporary due to current market conditions. However, without recovery of these securities, other-than-temporary impairments may occur in future periods.

The remainder of the unrealized losses is attributable to changes in interest rates, a significant portion of which is attributable to corporate debt securities, and the Corporation has both the intent and ability to hold all debt securities for the foreseeable future. For each security issuer, we monitor publicly available financial and operational information such as filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and press releases. When reviewing this information, we consider the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer and whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred. We also consider the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than cost. As a result, based on the detailed evaluation process described above, management does not believe any of the individual unrealized losses on debt securities represent an other-than-temporary impairment.

 

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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK (FHLB) STOCK

CNB Bank is a member of the FHLB system. Members are required to own a certain amount of stock based on the level of borrowings and other factors, and may invest in additional amounts. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted security, and periodically evaluated for impairment. Because this stock is viewed as a long term investment, impairment is based on ultimate recovery of par value.

As of March 31, 2009, the Corporation holds $5,401 of stock in FHLB. In December 2008, FHLB announced that due largely to a decline in the fair value of a segment of its mortgage-backed securities portfolio, it had suspended payment of dividends on the stock and made a decision to no longer purchase “excess stock” from its members. The Corporation’s stock is not transferable and can only be redeemed by FHLB. Further deterioration in the financial condition of FHLB may lead management to a conclusion that the cost of the Corporation’s stock in FHLB is not recoverable, which would result in a charge to earnings for impairment of the Corporation’s holdings of the stock. The amount of such a charge, if any, cannot be estimated at this time.

LOANS

Total loans at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     March 31, 2009    December 31, 2008

Commercial, industrial and agricultural

   $ 235,442    $ 228,000

Residential mortgage

     217,078      210,080

Commercial mortgage

     170,917      179,420

Consumer and other

     57,525      58,652
             
   $ 680,962    $ 676,152
             

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

DEPOSITS

Total deposits at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     Percentage
Change
    March 31, 2009    December 31, 2008

Checking, non-interest bearing

   2.3 %   $ 100,246    $ 97,999

Checking, interest bearing

   0.6 %     237,055      235,611

Savings accounts

   17.2 %     160,998      137,344

Certificates of deposit

   (5.0 )%     326,392      343,642
               
   1.2 %   $ 824,691    $ 814,596
               

 

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

Effective January 1, 2009, the Corporation adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Staff Position (FSP) No. EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities.” FSP EITF 03-6-1 provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The Corporation has determined that its outstanding non-vested stock awards are participating securities. Accordingly, effective January 1, 2009, earnings per share is computed using the two-class method prescribed by FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings Per Share. All previously reported earnings per share data has been retrospectively adjusted to conform to the new computation method.

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the applicable period, excluding outstanding participating securities. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares determined for the basic computation plus the dilutive effect of potential common shares issuable under certain stock compensation plans. For the three month period ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, 157,348 and 110,500 shares under option were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculations as they were anti-dilutive.

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

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2009     2008  

Basic earnings per common share computation:

    

Distributed earnings allocated to common stock

   $ 1,417     $ 1,364  

Undistributed earnings allocated to common stock

     804       631  
                

Net earnings allocated to common stock

   $ 2,221     $ 1,995  
                

Weighted average common shares outstanding, including shares considered participating securities

     8,608       8,565  

Less: Average participating securities

     (17 )     (22 )
                

Weighted average shares

     8,591       8,543  
                

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 0.26     $ 0.23  
                

Diluted earnings per common share computation:

    

Net earnings allocated to common stock

   $ 2,221     $ 1,995  
                

Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share

     8,591       8,543  

Add: Dilutive effects of assumed exercises of stock options

     7       22  
                

Weighted average shares and dilutive potential common shares

     8,598       8,565  
                

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.26     $ 0.23  
                

 

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

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

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

On August 1, 2008, the Corporation executed an interest rate swap agreement with a 5 year term to hedge $10 million of a subordinated note that was entered into by the Corporation during 2007 and elected cash flow hedge accounting for the agreement. The Corporation’s objective in using this derivative is to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate risk. The interest rate swap involves the receipt of variable-rate amounts in exchange for fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreement without exchange of the underlying notional amount. At March 31, 2009, the variable rate on the subordinated debt was 2.87% (LIBOR plus 155 basis points) and the Corporation was paying 5.84% (4.29% fixed rate plus 155 basis points).

As of March 31, 2009, no derivatives were designated as fair value hedges or hedges of net investments in foreign operations. Additionally, the Corporation does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes and currently does not have any derivatives that are not designated as hedges.

The following tables provide information about the amounts and locations of activity related to the interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedge within the Corporation’s consolidated balance sheet and statement of income as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2009:

As of March 31, 2009

 

      Liability Derivative
     Balance Sheet Location    Fair
Value

Interest rate contract

   Accrued interest payable
and other liabilities
   $ 978

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009

 

      (a)    (b)    (c)     (d)    (e)

Interest rate contract

   $ 23    Interest expense –
subordinated debentures
   ($ 60 )   Other
income
   $ —  

 

(a) Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss on Derivative (Effective Portion)
(b) Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income (Effective Portion)

 

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(c) Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income (Effective Portion)
(d) Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
(e) Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the interest rate swap will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the subordinated debentures. Such amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to interest expense in the next 12 months are expected to approximate $452,000.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In April 2009, the FASB issued three final FSPs intended to provide additional application guidance and enhance disclosures regarding fair value measurements and impairments of securities. FSP FAS 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly, provides guidelines for making fair value measurements more consistent with the principles presented in Statement No. 157. FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, enhances consistency in financial reporting by increasing the frequency of fair value disclosures. FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments, provides additional guidance designed to create greater clarity and consistency in accounting for and presenting impairment losses on securities.

The FSPs are effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, but entities may adopt the FSPs for the interim and annual periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Corporation has not elected to adopt these FSPs for its quarter ended March 31, 2009, and adoption effective April 1, 2009 is not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s results of operations or financial position.

ITEM 2

MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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

 

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

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

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

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

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Corporation continues to seek out growth opportunities, with plans to develop its Meadville, Pennsylvania loan production office to a full service store at a future date. Management believes that our ERIEBANK division, along with our traditional CNB Bank market areas, should provide the Bank with sustained loan and deposit growth during 2009.

The Corporation began 2009 with a total of eight offices within Holiday Financial Services Corporation. Although the consumer discount loan business is relatively new to the Corporation, management has made the necessary investments in experienced personnel and technology which has facilitated the growth of Holiday into a successful and profitable subsidiary of the Corporation.

While non-interest costs are expected to increase with the growth of the Corporation’s banking and consumer discount loan franchises, these new ventures will continue to provide growth in earning assets as well as enhanced non-interest income which we believe will more than offset these costs in 2009 and beyond. In addition, during the latter part of 2008 and continuing into 2009, the Corporation began a cost management study covering all areas of non-interest expense. Cost savings as a result of this study will begin to be recognized in 2009 with benefits continuing into subsequent years.

The interest rate environment will continue to play an important role in the future earnings of the Corporation. Although we expect to see some slight compression of our net interest margin in 2009 as a result of the current and projected yield curve, management will continue to apply a disciplined approach to managing our balance sheet in these uncertain times. We have taken measures such as instituting rate floors on our commercial lines of credit and home equity lines as a result of the historic lows on various key interest rates such as the Prime Rate and 3-month LIBOR. Due to our continued growth, non-interest income should be enhanced in several areas including service charges and other fees. In addition, mortgage banking income is expected to increase in 2009 due to an expanded volume of refinancing activity resulting from projected historically low borrowing rates. While our business plan continues to focus on commercial lending, we now offer a full service approach to servicing the needs of high net worth individuals through our Private Banking groups in both our CNB Bank and ERIEBANK franchises.

Management concentrates on return on average equity and earnings per share evaluations, plus other methods to measure and direct the performance of the Corporation. While past results are not an indication of future earnings, we feel the Corporation is well positioned to enhance core earnings through the remainder of 2009.

 

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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $39.0 million at March 31, 2009 compared to $31.3 million at December 31, 2008. Cash and cash equivalents will fluctuate based on the timing and amount of liquidity events that occur in the normal course of business.

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

SECURITIES

Securities remained relatively flat decreasing $2.6 million or 1.1% since December 31, 2008. The slight decrease is primarily the result of decreases in the market value of the Corporation’s available-for-sale and trading securities portfolios. In addition, as more fully described below, the Corporation also had a higher than normal volume of sales and purchases of securities available for sale during the first quarter of 2009.

The Corporation’s structured pooled trust preferred securities currently do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices and are therefore classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The fair value of these securities has been calculated using a discounted cash flow model and market liquidity premium as permitted by FSP 157-3. With the current market conditions, the assumptions used to determine the fair value of Level 3 securities has greater subjectivity due to the lack of observable market transactions. The fair values of these securities have declined due to the fact that the subsequent offerings of similar securities pay a higher market rate of return. This higher rate of return reflects the increased credit and liquidity risks in the marketplace.

When the structured pooled trust preferred securities were purchased, they were considered to be investment grade based on ratings assigned by Moody’s. As a result of liquidity disruptions within the credit markets and the generally stressed conditions within the financial services industry, Moody’s has downgraded the rating of these securities since they were purchased by the Corporation. As of March 31, 2009, the Corporation held three structured pooled trust preferred securities rated Ca by Moody’s having an amortized cost of $4,866,000 and fair value of $850,000, one structured pooled trust preferred security rated Baa2 by Moody’s having an amortized cost of $1,224,000 and fair value of $1,175,000, and one structured pooled trust preferred security rated B3 by Moody’s having an amortized cost of $985,000 and fair value of $404,000.

Based on our evaluation of structured pooled trust preferred securities, the present value of the projected cash flows is sufficient for full repayment of the amortized cost of the securities and, therefore, it is believed the decline in fair value is temporary due to current market conditions. However, without recovery of these securities, other-than-temporary impairments may occur in future periods.

During the first quarter of 2009, management identified its corporate debt investments as a potential credit risk to the Corporation based upon the continued downturn in the economy and the resulting effect on the financial services industry. As a result of a thorough evaluation process which included risk profiling of individual issuers and comparisons of corporate debt exposure to peer institutions, management elected to liquidate a portion of its investments in “mid-tier” financial institution corporate debt. The total reduction in corporate debt of approximately $2.0 million brought the Corporation’s exposure below the median of its peers based on data obtained from quarterly Uniform Bank Performance Reports. Proceeds from the sale of these corporate securities totaled $1,694,000 resulting in gross realized losses of $780,000. To offset this loss, the Corporation sold obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities, state and political subdivisions, and mortgage-backed securities resulting in total proceeds of $30,318,000 and gross gains of $764,000. Management will continue to closely monitor its corporate debt portfolio and reduce identified risks based on changes in the economic environment and the fundamental financial health of individual institutions in which the Corporation is invested.

 

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

LOANS

The Corporation experienced a slight increase in loan demand during the first three months of 2009. Our lending is primarily focused in the west, central and northwest Pennsylvania markets and consists principally of commercial and retail lending, which includes single family residential mortgages and other consumer loans. The Corporation views commercial lending as its competitive advantage and continues to focus on this area by hiring and retaining experienced loan officers and supporting them with quality credit analysis. The Corporation expects moderately increasing loan demand throughout 2009 primarily as a result of the continued growth of our ERIEBANK division.

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The allowance for loan losses is established by provisions for losses in the loan portfolio as well as overdrafts in deposit accounts. These provisions are charged against current income. Loans and overdrafts deemed not collectible are charged off against the allowance while any subsequent collections are recorded as recoveries and increase the allowance. The table below shows activity within the allowance account (in thousands):

 

     Three months ending
March 31, 2009
    Year ending
December 31, 2008
    Three months ending
March 31, 2008
 

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 8,719     $ 6,773     $ 6,773  

Charge-offs:

      

Commercial, industrial, and agricultural

     —         33       —    

Commercial mortgages

     78       178       69  

Residential mortgages

     53       330       114  

Consumer

     435       1,169       121  

Overdraft deposit accounts

     51       334       66  
                        
     617       2,044       370  
                        

Recoveries:

      

Commercial, industrial, and agricultural

     —         2       —    

Commercial mortgages

     —         —         1  

Residential mortgages

     —         6       1  

Consumer

     15       84       22  

Overdraft deposit accounts

     45       111       33  
                        
     60       203       57  
                        

Net charge-offs

     (557 )     (1,841 )     (313 )
                        

Provision for loan losses

     862       3,787       509  
                        

Balance at end of period

   $ 9,024     $ 8,719     $ 6,969  
                        

 

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     Three months ending
March 31, 2009
    Year ending
December 31, 2008
    Three months ending
March 31, 2008
 

Loans, net of unearned

   $ 677,165     $ 671,556     $ 614,979  

Allowance to net loans

     1.33 %     1.30 %     1.13 %

Net charge-offs to average loans

     0.33 %     0.28 %     0.21 %

Nonperforming assets

   $ 4,862     $ 4,250     $ 3,157  

Nonperforming % of total assets

     0.47 %     0.42 %     0.36 %

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

Reviewed

 

   

Commercial, industrial, and agricultural

 

   

Commercial mortgages

Homogeneous

 

   

Residential real estate

 

   

Consumer

 

   

Credit cards

 

   

Overdrafts

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

 

   

Levels of and trends in delinquencies, non-accrual loans, and classified loans

 

   

Trends in volume and terms of loans

 

   

Effects of any changes in lending policies and procedures

 

   

Experience, ability and depth of management

 

   

National and local economic trends and conditions

 

   

Concentrations of credit

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

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

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

 

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

During the three month period ended March 31, 2009, the Corporation increased its provision for loan losses and allowance as compared to the three month period ended March 31, 2008. The increase was a result of increases in net charge-offs, primarily in the consumer discount portfolio, as well as growth in loans outstanding and nonperforming loans from March 31, 2008 to March 31, 2009. Due to the continued growth of Holiday Financial Services, the Corporation has begun to grow a more significant portfolio of consumer finance and discount loans with different risk characteristics than its consumer loan portfolio in its banking subsidiary. Holiday originates small balance unsecured loans and secured loans, primarily collateralized by automobiles and equipment, to borrowers with higher credit risk characteristics than are typical in its bank consumer loan portfolio. Although such loans only represent 2.6% of the Corporation’s total outstanding loans at March 31, 2009, the growth in this higher credit risk portfolio was considered, resulting in increases to our provision and allowance for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Nonperforming loans and net charge-offs have increased during the first three months of 2009, primarily as a result of the effect of rising costs and the overall challenging economic environment on certain borrowers. Management believes that both its current period provision and allowance for loan losses are reasonable and adequate to absorb probable incurred losses in its portfolio at March 31, 2009.

FUNDING SOURCES

The Corporation considers deposits, short-term borrowings, and term debt when evaluating funding sources. Traditional deposits continue to be the main source of funds in the Corporation increasing $10.1 million from $814.6 million at December 31, 2008 to $824.7 million at March 31, 2009. The growth in deposits was primarily the result of increases in savings accounts of $23.7 million, which was offset by a decrease in certificates of deposit of $17.3 million. The increase in savings accounts occurred as a result of the Corporation’s continued offering of competitive rates and growth of its ERIEBANK franchise.

Periodically, the Corporation utilizes term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and other lenders to meet funding needs. There were no new borrowings during the quarter ended March 31, 2009; however, management plans to maintain access to short and long-term borrowings as an available funding source when deemed appropriate.

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The Corporation’s capital continues to provide a base for profitable growth. Total shareholders’ equity was $62.5 million at both March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008. In the first three months of 2009, the Corporation earned $2.2 million and declared dividends of $1.4 million, a dividend payout ratio of 63.9% of net income.

The Corporation has also complied with the standards of capital adequacy mandated by the banking regulators. Bank regulators have established “risk-based” capital requirements designed to measure capital adequacy. Risk-based capital ratios reflect the relative risks of various assets banks hold in their portfolios. A weight category of 0% (lowest risk assets), 20%, 50%, or 100% (highest risk assets), is assigned to each asset on the balance sheet. The Bank’s total risk-based capital ratio of 10.80% at March 31, 2009 is above the well-capitalized standard of 10%. The Bank’s Tier 1 capital ratio of 9.71% is above the well-capitalized minimum of 6%. The Bank’s leverage ratio at March 31, 2009 was 7.30%, also above the well-capitalized standard of 5%. The Corporation’s total risk-based capital, Tier 1 capital and leverage ratios all exceed well-capitalized standards as well. The ratios provide quantitative data demonstrating the strength and future opportunities for use of the Corporation’s capital base. An evaluation of risk-based capital ratios and the capital position of the Corporation is part of its budgeting and strategic planning processes.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY

Liquidity measures an organizations’ ability to meet cash obligations as they come due. The consolidated statement of cash flows presented on page 6 provides analysis of the Corporation’s cash and cash equivalents. Additionally, management considers that portion of the loan and investment portfolio that matures within one year as part of the Corporation’s liquid assets. The Corporation’s liquidity is monitored by the ALCO Committee, which establishes and monitors ranges of acceptable liquidity. Management believes the Corporation’s current liquidity and interest rate position is acceptable.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ACTIVITIES

Some financial instruments, such as loan commitments, credit lines, letters of credit and overdraft protection, are issued to meet customer financing needs. The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk was as follows at March 31, 2009 (in thousands):

 

Commitments to extend credit

   $ 201,362

Standby letters of credit

     11,181
      
   $ 212,543
      

 

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CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED YIELD COMPARISONS

AVERAGE BALANCES AND NET INTEREST MARGIN FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED

Dollars in thousands

 

     March 31, 2009    March 31, 2008
     Average
Balance
    Annual
Rate
    Interest
Inc./Exp.
   Average
Balance
    Annual
Rate
    Interest
Inc./Exp.

ASSETS:

             

Interest-bearing deposits with other banks

   $ 8,693     3.31 %   $ 72    $ 6,258     5.18 %   $ 81

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell

     5     0.00 %     —        10,736     5.63 %     151

Securities:

             

Taxable (1)

     188,543     3.82 %     1,906      142,449     4.96 %     1,774

Tax-Exempt (1,2)

     52,635     6.00 %     774      27,616     6.63 %     443

Equity Securities (1,2)

     1,363     3.82 %     13      7,414     7.05 %     144
                                 

Total

     251,239     4.38 %     2,765      194,473     5.83 %     2,593
                                 

Loans:

             

Commercial (2)

     241,012     5.71 %     3,440      233,186     6.89 %     4,014

Mortgage (2)

     386,901     6.53 %     6,313      334,091     7.29 %     6,089

Consumer

     47,930     15.09 %     1,808      41,671     15.39 %     1,603
                                 

Total loans (3)

     675,843     6.84 %     11,561      608,948     7.69 %     11,706
                                 

Total earning assets

     927,082     6.12 %   $ 14,326      803,421     7.12 %   $ 14,299
                                 

Non interest-bearing assets:

             

Cash and due from banks

     32,882            19,223      

Premises and equipment

     23,573            21,153      

Other assets

     48,228            37,943      

Allowance for loan losses

     (8,935 )          (6,890 )    
                         

Total non interest-bearing assets

     95,748            71,429      
                         

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 1,022,830          $ 874,850      
                         

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

             

Demand - interest-bearing

   $ 235,934     0.97 %     573    $ 177,211     1.67 %     740

Savings

     154,175     1.84 %     711      62,509     1.27 %     199

Time

     328,066     2.50 %     2,047      346,093     3.01 %     2,603
                                 

Total interest-bearing deposits

     718,175     1.86 %     3,331      585,813     2.42 %     3,542

Short-term borrowings

     3,563     0.45 %     4      1,278     2.50 %     8

Long-term borrowings

     107,463     4.42 %     1,187      98,000     4.59 %     1,124

Subordinated debentures

     20,620     4.46 %     230      20,620     6.09 %     314
                                 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     849,821     2.24 %   $ 4,752      705,711     2.83 %   $ 4,988
                     

Demand - non interest-bearing

     98,245            90,587      

Other liabilities

     11,148            7,954      
                         

Total liabilities

     959,214            804,252      

Shareholders’ equity

     63,616            70,598      
                         

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 1,022,830          $ 874,850      
                         

Interest income/Earning assets

     6.12 %   $ 14,326      7.12 %   $ 14,299

Interest expense/Interest-bearing liabilities

     2.24 %     4,752      2.83 %     4,988
                             

Net interest spread

     3.88 %   $ 9,574      4.29 %   $ 9,311
                             

Interest income/Interest-bearing assets

     6.12 %     14,326      7.12 %     14,299

Interest expense/Interest-bearing assets

     2.05 %     4,752      2.48 %     4,988
                             

Net interest margin

     4.07 %   $ 9,574      4.63 %   $ 9,311
                             

 

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

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW OF THE INCOME STATEMENT

The Corporation had net income of $2.2 million for the first quarter of 2009 compared to $2.0 million for the same period of 2008. The earnings per diluted share increased from $0.23 in the first three months of 2008 to $0.26 for the first three months of 2009. The return on assets and the return on equity for the first three months of 2009 are 0.88% and 14.19% compared to 0.92% and 11.41% for the first three months of 2008.

INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE

Net interest income totaled $9.2 million in the first quarter, an increase of $170 thousand (or 1.9%) over the first quarter of 2008. Total interest and dividend income decreased by $66 thousand (or 0.5%) as compared to the first quarter of 2008. Although the Corporation’s earning assets continue to grow, these increases have been offset by decreases in the yield on earning assets. Total interest expense decreased $236 thousand (or 4.7%) as compared to the first quarter of 2008. The Corporation’s deposits continue to grow; however, interest expense has been positively impacted by decreases in rates paid on deposit accounts, primarily as a result of decreases in short-term interest rates by the Federal Reserve throughout 2008.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

The Corporation recorded a provision for loan losses of $862 thousand in the first quarter of 2009 compared to $509 thousand in the first quarter of 2008. As noted in the allowance for loan loss table on pages 18 and 19, the Corporation has experienced an increased level of charge-offs over the prior year even though net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans remains at a modest level in comparison to our peer group. However, because of the increase in net charge-offs and the increasing level of nonperforming loans, as well as management’s detailed evaluation of problem loans, criticized assets, and the overall effects of the economy in our markets, an increase in the provision was deemed necessary. Management believes the charges to the provision in the current year are appropriate and the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb probable incurred losses in our portfolio as of March 31, 2009.

OTHER INCOME

Other income increased $396 thousand (or 25.6%) in the first three months of 2009 as compared to the same period in 2008. However, a substantial portion of the increase is a result of the Corporation’s net securities losses incurred during the first quarter of 2008, which resulted in a pretax charge of $646 thousand for net unrealized loses on securities and $175 thousand for realized losses on securities sold for which fair value was elected.

Excluding the effects of securities transactions, the Corporation’s other income decreased $141 thousand (or 6.3%) in the first quarter of 2009 as compared to the same period in 2008. The most significant decrease of $130 thousand, or 38.2%, occurred in trust and management fee income, which is a result of fewer estates being administered by the Corporation’s trust department in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter of 2008.

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Non-interest expense was $7.4 million in the first quarter of both 2009 and 2008. The Corporation’s insurance premiums paid to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) increased by $390 thousand as a result of the Corporation’s utilization of credits which offset FDIC insurance premiums through early 2008, as well as increases in the deposits on which the premium assessment is based and higher assessment rates.

 

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As an institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Corporation is required to pay deposit insurance premiums to the FDIC. Because the FDIC’s deposit insurance fund fell below prescribed levels in 2008, the FDIC has announced increased premiums for all insured depository institutions, including the Corporation, in order to begin recapitalizing the fund. Insurance assessments range from 0.12% to 0.50% of total deposits for the first calendar quarter 2009 assessment. Effective April 1, 2009, insurance assessments will range from 0.07% to 0.78%, depending on an institution’s risk classification and other factors.

In addition, under a proposed rule, the FDIC indicated its plans to impose a 20 basis point emergency assessment on insured depository institutions to be paid on September 30, 2009, based on deposits at June 30, 2009. FDIC representatives subsequently indicated the amount of this special assessment could decrease if certain events transpire. The proposed rule would also authorize the FDIC to impose an additional emergency assessment of up to 10 basis points after June 30, 2009, if necessary to maintain public confidence in federal deposit insurance.

These changes would result in increased deposit insurance expense for the Corporation in 2009. These increases will be reflected in other expenses in the Bank’s consolidated statement of income in the period of enactment.

Salaries and benefit expenses decreased $324 thousand, primarily due to a decrease in health insurance costs of $124 thousand and a decrease in supplemental executive retirement plan expenses of $132 thousand.

Beginning in the latter part of 2008, management began conducting a cost control study with savings expected to be realized throughout the remainder of 2009 and subsequent years. As a result of this ongoing evaluation, the Corporation will strive to manage expenses while recognizing that certain costs are the result of continued growth.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

Income tax expense was $707 thousand in the first quarter of 2009 as compared to $724 thousand in the first quarter of 2008, resulting in an effective tax rate of 24.1% and 26.6%, respectively. The effective rate for the periods differed from the federal statutory rate of 35.0% principally as a result of tax exempt income from securities and loans as well as earnings from bank owned life insurance. The decrease in the effective tax rate is attributable to a higher percentage of tax-exempt income compared to pre-tax income.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting and reporting policies of CNB Financial Corporation are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and conform to general practices within the financial services industry. Accounting and reporting practices for the allowance for loan losses and fair value of securities are deemed critical since they involve the use of estimates and require significant management judgments. Application of assumptions different than those used by management could result in material changes in CNB Financial Corporation’s financial position or results of operations. Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies), Note 3 (Securities), and Note 5 (Allowance for Loan Losses), of the 2008 Annual Report and 10-K, provide detail with regard to the Corporation’s accounting for the allowance for loan losses and fair value of securities. There have been no significant changes in the application of accounting policies since December 31, 2008.

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

Certain statements contained in the report that are not historical facts are forward looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. When used herein, the terms “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “believes,” “estimate,” “projected,” “forecast,”

 

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“should,” or “gravitate to” and similar expressions as they relate to CNB Financial Corporation or its management are intended to identify such forward looking statements. CNB Financial Corporation’s actual results, performance or achievements may materially differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause or contribute to such material differences include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, interest rate environment, competitive conditions in the financial services industry, changes in law, governmental policies and regulations, and rapidly changing technology affecting financial services.

ITEM 3

QUANTITATIVE & QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

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

The Corporation monitors interest rate risk through the use of two models: earnings simulation and static gap. Each model standing alone has limitations; however taken together they represent a reasonable view of the Corporation’s interest rate risk position. The following discussion provides a summary of our analysis at December 31, 2008 based on the most recent data available. Management is not aware of any events or conditions that occurred during the first quarter of 2009 that would significantly change the data extracted from the models and the related conclusions.

STATIC GAP: Gap analysis is intended to provide an approximation of projected repricing of assets and liabilities at a point in time on the basis of stated maturities, prepayments, and scheduled interest rate adjustments within selected time intervals. A gap is defined as the difference between the principal amount of assets and liabilities which reprice within those time intervals. The cumulative one year gap at December 31, 2008 was 1.42% of total earning assets compared to policy guidelines of plus or minus 15.0%.

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

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

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

The model makes various assumptions about cash flows and reinvestments of these cash flows in the different rate environments. Generally, repayments, maturities and calls are assumed to be reinvested in like instruments and no significant change in the balance

 

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sheet mix is assumed. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates which would produce significant differences in the calculated projected change in income. The limits stated above do not necessarily represent measures that would be taken by management in order to stabilize income results. The instruments on the balance sheet do react at different speeds to various changes in interest rates as discussed under Static Gap. In addition, there are strategies available to management that minimize the decline in income caused by a rapid rise in interest rates.

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

 

Static 1-Yr. Cumulative Gap

   1.42 %

Earnings Simulation:

  

-200 bps vs. Stable Rate

   6.28 %

+200 bps vs. Stable Rate

   (10.59 )%

The interest rate sensitivity position at December 31, 2008 was asset sensitive in the short-term. Management measures the potential impact of significant changes in interest rates on both earnings and equity. By the use of computer generated models, the potential impact of these changes has been determined to be acceptable with modest effects on net income and equity given an interest rate shock of an increase or decrease in rates of 2.0%. We continue to monitor the interest rate sensitivity through the ALCO and use the data to make strategic decisions.

ITEM 4

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

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

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS – None

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS – There have been no material changes to the factors disclosed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS—There were no shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs from January 1, 2009 to March 31, 2009. The maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under publicly announced plans or programs is 168,386.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES – None

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS FOR SECURITY HOLDERS VOTE – None

 

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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION – None

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

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

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

    CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION
 

(Registrant)

DATE: May 8, 2009  

/s/ William F. Falger

  William F. Falger
  President and Director
  (Principal Executive Officer)
DATE: May 8, 2009  

/s/ Charles R. Guarino

  Charles R. Guarino
  Treasurer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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