fcbc_10q-033113.htm

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013
 
Farmers Capital Bank Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Kentucky
 
000-14412
 
61-1017851
(State or other jurisdiction
 
(Commission
 
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
 
File Number)
 
Identification No.)


P.O. Box 309  Frankfort, KY
 
40602
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code – (502) 227-1668

 
Not Applicable
 
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes   x      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  x      No  ¨

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

Large accelerated filer  ¨                                                                                                            Accelerated filer  ¨

Non-accelerated filer  x (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)                         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  ¨    No  x

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

Common stock, par value $0.125 per share
7,472,838 shares outstanding at May 7, 2013
 
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
   
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
3
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
4
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
5
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
6
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
7
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
8
   
Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
30
   
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
44
   
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
44
   
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
   
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
45
   
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
45
   
Item 6.  Exhibits
45
   
SIGNATURES
47

 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
March 31,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
Assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents:
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 20,833     $ 27,448  
Interest bearing deposits in other banks
    52,279       65,675  
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
    4,614       2,732  
Total cash and cash equivalents
    77,726       95,855  
Investment securities:
               
Available for sale, amortized cost of $556,258 (2013) and $558,630 (2012)
    569,302       573,108  
Held to maturity, fair value of $948 (2013) and $956 (2012)
    820       820  
Total investment securities
    570,122       573,928  
Loans, net of unearned income
    1,017,977       1,004,995  
Allowance for loan losses
    (23,563 )     (24,445 )
Loans, net
    994,414       980,550  
Premises and equipment, net
    36,381       36,183  
Company-owned life insurance
    28,195       27,973  
Intangible assets, net
    1,259       1,394  
Other real estate owned
    49,130       52,562  
Other assets
    37,307       38,787  
Total assets
  $ 1,794,534     $ 1,807,232  
Liabilities
               
Deposits:
               
Noninterest bearing
  $ 250,534     $ 254,912  
Interest bearing
    1,144,275       1,155,898  
Total deposits
    1,394,809       1,410,810  
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings
    25,705       24,083  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other long-term borrowings
    127,259       129,297  
Subordinated notes payable to unconsolidated trusts
    48,970       48,970  
Dividends payable
    188       188  
Other liabilities
    27,012       25,863  
Total liabilities
    1,623,943       1,639,211  
Shareholders’ Equity
               
Preferred stock, no par value
1,000,000 shares authorized; 30,000 Series A shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012; Liquidation preference of $30,000
    29,647       29,537  
Common stock, par value $.125 per share
14,608,000 shares authorized; 7,472,838 and 7,469,813 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
    934       934  
Capital surplus
    50,974       50,934  
Retained earnings
    83,054       79,747  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    5,982       6,869  
Total shareholders’ equity
    170,591       168,021  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,794,534     $ 1,807,232  
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
2013
   
2012
 
Interest Income
           
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 13,531     $ 14,281  
Interest on investment securities:
               
Taxable
    2,562       3,566  
Nontaxable
    614       527  
Interest on deposits in other banks
    34       35  
Interest on federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
    1       1  
Total interest income
    16,742       18,410  
Interest Expense
               
Interest on deposits
    1,663       2,811  
Interest on federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings
    19       25  
Interest on securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other long-term borrowings
    1,267       1,843  
Interest on subordinated notes payable to unconsolidated trusts
    217       524  
Total interest expense
    3,166       5,203  
Net interest income
    13,576       13,207  
Provision for loan losses
    (632 )     977  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    14,208       12,230  
Noninterest Income
               
Service charges and fees on deposits
    1,960       2,003  
Allotment processing fees
    1,266       1,296  
Other service charges, commissions, and fees
    1,192       1,092  
Trust income
    484       462  
Investment securities gains, net
    -       3  
Gains on sale of mortgage loans, net
    339       310  
Income from company-owned life insurance
    240       760  
Other
    (70 )     102  
Total noninterest income
    5,411       6,028  
Noninterest Expense
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    7,324       7,121  
Occupancy expenses, net
    1,166       1,176  
Equipment expenses
    562       570  
Data processing and communication expenses
    1,098       1,163  
Bank franchise tax
    590       568  
Amortization of intangibles
    135       254  
Deposit insurance expense
    642       687  
Other real estate expenses, net
    892       962  
Other
    2,100       2,092  
Total noninterest expense
    14,509       14,593  
Income before income taxes
    5,110       3,665  
Income tax expense
    1,318       356  
Net income
    3,792       3,309  
Less preferred stock dividends and discount accretion
    485       478  
Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 3,307     $ 2,831  
Per Common Share
               
Net income - basic and diluted
  $ .44     $ .38  
Cash dividends declared
    N/A       N/A  
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
               
Basic and diluted
    7,470       7,447  
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
Net Income
  $ 3,792     $ 3,309  
Other comprehensive loss:
               
Unrealized holding loss on available for sale securities arising during the period on securities held at end of period, net of tax of $(503) and $(188), respectively
    (931 )     (350 )
                 
Reclassification adjustment for prior period unrealized gain previously reported in other comprehensive income recognized during current period, net of tax of $- and $5, respectively
    -       (10 )
                 
Change in unfunded portion of postretirement benefit obligation, net of tax of $23 and $36, respectively
    44       65  
Other comprehensive loss
    (887 )     (295 )
Comprehensive income
  $ 2,905     $ 3,014  
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
                         
Accumulated
Other
   
Total
 
Three months ended
 
Preferred
   
Common Stock
   
Capital
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Shareholders’
 
March 31, 2013 and 2012
 
Stock
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Surplus
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Equity
 
Balance at January 1, 2013
  $ 29,537       7,470     $ 934     $ 50,934     $ 79,747     $ 6,869     $ 168,021  
Net income
    -       -       -       -       3,792       -       3,792  
Other comprehensive loss
    -       -       -       -       -       (887 )     (887 )
Cash dividends declared - preferred, $12.50 per share
    -       -       -       -       (375 )     -       (375 )
Preferred stock discount accretion
    110       -       -       -       (110 )     -       -  
Shares issued pursuant to employee stock purchase plan
    -       3       -       31       -       -       31  
Expense related to employee stock purchase plan
    -       -       -       9       -       -       9  
Balance at March 31, 2013
  $ 29,647       7,473     $ 934     $ 50,974     $ 83,054     $ 5,982     $ 170,591  
                                                         
                                                         
                                                         
Balance at January 1, 2012
  $ 29,115       7,446     $ 931     $ 50,848     $ 69,520     $ 6,643     $ 157,057  
Net income
    -       -       -       -       3,309       -       3,309  
Other comprehensive loss
    -       -       -       -       -       (295 )     (295 )
Cash dividends declared - preferred, $12.50 per share
    -       -       -       -       (375 )     -       (375 )
Preferred stock discount accretion
    103       -       -       -       (103 )     -       -  
Shares issued pursuant to employee stock purchase plan
    -       8       1       28       -       -       29  
Expense related to employee stock purchase plan
    -       -       -       10       -       -       10  
Balance at March 31, 2012
  $ 29,218       7,454     $ 932     $ 50,886     $ 72,351     $ 6,348     $ 159,735  
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three months ended March 31, (In thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
           
Net income
  $ 3,792     $ 3,309  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    983       1,124  
Net premium amortization of available for sale investment securities
    1,431       1,168  
Provision for loan losses
    (632 )     977  
Deferred income tax expense
    1,242       427  
Noncash employee stock purchase plan expense
    9       10  
Mortgage loans originated for sale
    (18,032 )     (16,497 )
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans
    16,608       13,159  
Gain on sale of mortgage loans, net
    (339 )     (310 )
Net loss on sale and write downs of other real estate
    764       751  
Net gain on sale of available for sale investment securities
    -       (3 )
Increase in cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance
    (222 )     (214 )
Death benefits in excess of cash surrender value on company-owned life insurance
    -       (529 )
Decrease in accrued interest receivable
    117       239  
Decrease in other assets
    542       394  
Decrease in accrued interest payable
    (10 )     (87 )
Decrease in other liabilities
    (632 )     (489 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    5,621       3,429  
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
Proceeds from maturities and calls of available for sale investment securities
    34,007       51,330  
Proceeds from sale of available for sale investment securities
    787       479  
Purchase of available for sale investment securities
    (31,994 )     (86,797 )
Loans originated for investment, net of principal collected
    (11,690 )     21,070  
Proceeds from death benefits of company-owned life insurance
    -       1,051  
Purchase of premises and equipment
    (1,013 )     (398 )
Proceeds from sale of other real estate
    2,914       1,593  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (6,989 )     (11,672 )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Net (decrease) increase in deposits
    (16,001 )     12,138  
Net increase in federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings
    1,622       923  
Repayments of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other long-term borrowings
    (2,038 )     (10,112 )
Dividends paid, preferred
    (375 )     (375 )
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan
    31       29  
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (16,761 )     2,603  
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (18,129 )     (5,640 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    95,855       94,309  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 77,726     $ 88,669  
Supplemental Disclosures
               
Cash paid during the period for interest
  $ 3,176     $ 5,290  
Transfers from loans to other real estate
    1,374       7,239  
Sale and financing of other real estate
    1,153       1,302  
Cash dividends payable, preferred
    188       188  
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

1.  Basis of Presentation and Nature of Operations

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (the “Company” or “Parent Company”), a bank holding company, and its bank and nonbank subsidiaries. Bank subsidiaries include Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Company (“Farmers Bank”) in Frankfort, KY, United Bank & Trust Company (“United Bank”) in Versailles, KY, First Citizens Bank (“First Citizens”) in Elizabethtown, KY, and Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky, Inc. (“Citizens Northern”) in Newport, KY.

Farmers Bank’s significant subsidiaries include EG Properties, Inc., Leasing One Corporation (“Leasing One”), and Farmers Capital Insurance Corporation (“Farmers Insurance”). EG Properties, Inc. is involved in real estate management and liquidation for certain repossessed properties of Farmers Bank. Leasing One is a commercial leasing company in Frankfort, KY, and Farmers Insurance is an insurance agency in Frankfort, KY. United Bank has one wholly-owned subsidiary, EGT Properties, Inc. EGT Properties, Inc. is involved in real estate management and liquidation for certain repossessed properties of United Bank. First Citizens has one wholly-owned subsidiary, HBJ Properties, LLC. HBJ Properties, LLC is involved in real estate management and liquidation for certain repossessed properties of First Citizens. Citizens Northern has one wholly-owned subsidiary, ENKY Properties, Inc. ENKY Properties, Inc. is involved in real estate management and liquidation for certain repossessed properties of Citizens Northern.

The Company has three active nonbank subsidiaries, FCB Services, Inc. (“FCB Services”), FFKT Insurance Services, Inc. (“FFKT Insurance”), and EKT Properties, Inc. (“EKT”). FCB Services is a data processing subsidiary located in Frankfort, KY that provides services to the Company’s banks as well as unaffiliated entities. FFKT Insurance is a captive property and casualty insurance company insuring primarily deductible exposures and uncovered liability related to properties of the Company. EKT was formed to manage and liquidate certain real estate properties repossessed by the Company. The Company has three subsidiaries organized as Delaware statutory trusts that are not consolidated into its financial statements. These trusts were formed for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities. All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

The Company provides financial services at its 36 locations in 23 communities throughout Central and Northern Kentucky to individual, business, agriculture, government, and educational customers. Its primary deposit products are checking, savings, and term certificate accounts.  Its primary lending products are residential mortgage, commercial lending, and consumer installment loans. Substantially all loans and leases are secured by specific items of collateral including business assets, consumer assets, and commercial and residential real estate. Commercial loans and leases are expected to be repaid from cash flow from operations of businesses. Other services include, but are not limited to, cash management services, issuing letters of credit, safe deposit box rental, and providing funds transfer services.  Other financial instruments, which potentially represent concentrations of credit risk, include deposit accounts in other financial institutions and federal funds sold.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) 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 financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Estimates used in the preparation of the condensed financial statements are based on various factors including the current interest rate environment and the general strength of the local and state economy.  Changes in the overall interest rate environment can significantly affect the Company’s net interest income and the value of its recorded assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates used in the preparation of the condensed financial statements. The allowance for loan losses, carrying value of other real estate owned, actuarial assumptions used to calculate postretirement benefits, and the fair values of financial instruments are estimates that are particularly subject to change.

The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 has been derived from the audited financial statements of the Company as of that date. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2012 included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and do not include all of the information and the footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of such condensed financial statements, have been included.  The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.
 
 
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For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

2. Adoption of New Accounting Standards

Effective January 1, 2013, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.  This ASU requires additional disclosure about the changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, including amounts reclassified and amounts due to current period other comprehensive income. The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component, net of tax, for the period indicated.

(In thousands)
Three months ended March 31, 2013
 
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Investment Securities
   
Postretirement Benefit Obligation
   
Total
 
Beginning balance
  $ 9,411     $ (2,542 )   $ 6,869  
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
    (931 )     -       (931 )
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
    -       44       44  
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income
    (931 )     44       (887 )
Ending balance
  $ 8,480     $ (2,498 )   $ 5,982  

The following table presents amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the period indicated. Line items in the statement of income affected by the reclassification are also presented.

(In thousands)
Three months ended March 31, 2013
 
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
Amortization related to postretirement benefits
       
Prior service costs
  $ (64 )
Salaries and employee benefits
Actuarial losses
    (3 )
Salaries and employee benefits
    $ (67 )
Total before tax
      23  
Income tax benefit
    $ (44 )
Net of tax
           
Total reclassifications for the period
  $ (44 )
Net of tax

 
3.  Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the consolidated financial statements of prior periods to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications do not affect net income or total shareholders’ equity as previously reported.
 
 
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4.  Accounting Policy

Loans and Interest Income
Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off are reported at their unpaid principal amount outstanding adjusted for any charge-offs and deferred fees or costs on originated loans. Interest income on loans is recognized using the interest method based on loan principal amounts outstanding during the period. Interest income also includes amortization and accretion of any premiums or discounts over the expected life of acquired loans at the time of purchase or business acquisition. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and amortized as yield adjustments over the contractual term of the loans.

The Company disaggregates certain disclosure information related to loans, the related allowance for loan losses, and credit quality measures by either portfolio segment or by loan class. The Company segregates its loan portfolio segments based on similar risk characteristics as follows: real estate loans, commercial loans, and consumer loans. Portfolio segments are further disaggregated into classes for certain required disclosures as follows:

Portfolio Segment
Class
   
Real estate loans
Real estate mortgage-construction and land development
 
Real estate mortgage-residential
 
Real estate mortgage-farmland and other commercial enterprises
Commercial loans
Commercial and industrial
 
Depository institutions
 
Agriculture production and other loans to farmers
 
States and political subdivisions
 
Leases
 
Other
Consumer loans
Secured
 
Unsecured

The Company has a loan policy in place that is amended and approved from time to time as needed to reflect current economic conditions and product offerings in its markets. The policy establishes written procedures concerning areas such as the lending authorities of loan officers, committee review and approval of certain credit requests, underwriting criteria, policy exceptions, appraisal requirements, and loan review. Credit is extended to borrowers based primarily on their ability to repay as demonstrated by income and cash flow analysis.

Loans secured by real estate make up the largest segment of the Company’s loan portfolio. If a borrower fails to repay a loan secured by real estate, the Company may liquidate the collateral in order to satisfy the amount owed. Determining the value of real estate is a key component to the lending process for real estate backed loans. If the fair value of real estate (less estimated cost to sell) securing a collateral dependent loan declines below the outstanding loan amount, the Company will write down the carrying value of the loan and thereby incur a loss. The Company uses independent third party state certified or licensed appraisers in accordance with its loan policy to mitigate risk when underwriting real estate loans. Cash flow analysis of the borrower, loan to value limits as adopted by loan policy, and other customary underwriting standards are also in place which are designed to maximize credit quality and mitigate risks associated with real estate lending.

Commercial loans are made to businesses and are secured mainly by assets such as inventory, accounts receivable, machinery, fixtures and equipment, or other business assets. Commercial lending involves significant risk, as loan repayments are more dependent on the successful operation or management of the business and its cash flows. Consumer lending includes loans to individuals mainly for personal autos, boats, or a variety of other personal uses and may be secured or unsecured. Loan repayment associated with consumer loans is highly dependent upon the borrower’s continuing financial stability, which is heavily influenced by local unemployment rates. The Company mitigates its risk exposure to each of its loan segments by analyzing the borrower’s repayment capacity, imposing restrictions on the amount it will loan compared to estimated collateral values, limiting the payback periods, and following other customary underwriting practices as adopted in its loan policy.
 
 
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The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when it is determined that the collection of interest or principal is doubtful, or when a default of interest or principal has existed for 90 days or more, unless such loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Past due status is based on the contractual terms of the loan.  Interest accrued but not received for a loan placed on nonaccrual status is reversed against interest income. Cash payments received on nonaccrual loans generally are applied to principal until qualifying for return to accrual status. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. The Company’s policy for placing a loan on nonaccrual status or subsequently returning a loan to accrual status does not differ based on its portfolio class or segment.

Commercial and real estate loans delinquent in excess of 120 days and consumer loans delinquent in excess of 180 days are charged off, unless the collateral securing the debt is of such value that any loss appears to be unlikely. In all cases, loans are charged off at an earlier date if classified as loss under its loan grading process or as a result of regulatory examination. The Company’s charge-off policy for impaired loans does not differ from the charge-off policy for loans outside the definition of impaired.

Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses represents charges made to earnings to maintain an allowance for loan losses at a level considered adequate to provide for probable incurred credit losses at the balance sheet date. The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by net charge-offs. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The Company estimates the adequacy of the allowance using a risk-rated methodology which is based on the Company’s past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral securing loans, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires significant judgment and the use of estimates that may be susceptible to change.

The allowance for loan losses consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current risk factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off. Actual loan losses could differ significantly from the amounts estimated by management.

The Company’s risk-rated methodology includes segregating non-impaired watch list and past due loans from the general portfolio and allocating a loss percentage to these loans depending on their status. For example, watch list loans, which may be identified by the internal loan review risk-rating process or by regulatory examiner classification, are assigned a certain loss percentage while loans past due 30 days or more are assigned a different loss percentage. Each of these percentages considers past experience as well as current factors. The remainder of the general loan portfolio is segregated into portfolio segments having similar risk characteristics identified as follows:  real estate loans, commercial loans, and consumer loans. Each of these portfolio segments is assigned a loss percentage based on their respective actual twelve-quarter rolling historical loss rates, adjusted for qualitative risk factors.

The qualitative risk factors used in the methodology are consistent with the guidance in the most recent Interagency Policy Statement on the Allowance for Loan Losses issued in 2006. Each factor is supported by a detailed analysis performed at each subsidiary bank and is both measureable and supportable. Some factors include a minimum allocation in some instances where loss levels are extremely low and it is determined to be prudent from a safety and soundness perspective. Qualitative risk factors that are used in the methodology include the following for each loan portfolio segment:

 
·
Delinquency trends
 
·
Trends in net charge-offs
 
·
Trends in loan volume
 
·
Lending philosophy risk
 
·
Management experience risk
 
·
Concentration of credit risk
 
·
Economic conditions risk
 
 
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A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans for which the terms have been modified resulting in a concession, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings and classified as impaired. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

The Company accounts for impaired loans in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 310, “Receivables. ASC Topic 310 requires that impaired loans be measured at the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, at the loan’s observable market price, or at the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Impaired loans may also be classified as nonaccrual. In many circumstances, however, the Company continues to accrue interest on an impaired loan. Cash receipts on accruing impaired loans are applied to the recorded investment in the loan, including any accrued interest receivable. Cash payments received on nonaccrual impaired loans generally are applied to principal until qualifying for return to accrual status. Loans that are part of a large group of smaller-balance homogeneous loans, such as residential mortgage, consumer, and smaller-balance commercial loans, are collectively evaluated for impairment. Troubled debt restructurings are measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective interest rate at inception, or at the fair value of collateral. The Company determines the amount of reserve for troubled debt restructurings that subsequently default in accordance with its accounting policy for the allowance for loan losses.

5.  Net Income Per Common Share

Basic net income per common share is determined by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average total number of common shares issued and outstanding.  Net income available to common shareholders represents net income adjusted for preferred stock dividends including dividends declared, accretion of discounts on preferred stock issuances, and cumulative dividends related to the current dividend period that have not been declared as of the end of the period.

Diluted net income per common share is determined by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the total weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding plus amounts representing the dilutive effect of stock options outstanding and outstanding warrants. The effects of stock options and outstanding warrants are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per common share in periods in which the effect would be antidilutive. Dilutive potential common shares are calculated using the treasury stock method.

Net income per common share computations were as follows for the periods indicated.

   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
2013
   
2012
 
             
Net income, basic and diluted
  $ 3,792     $ 3,309  
Less preferred stock dividends and discount accretion
    485       478  
Net income available to common shareholders, basic and diluted
  $ 3,307     $ 2,831  
                 
                 
Average common shares issued and outstanding, basic and diluted
    7,470       7,447  
                 
Net income per common share, basic and diluted
  $ .44     $ .38  

Stock options for 22,049 and 24,049 shares of common stock were not included in the determination of diluted net income per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, because they were antidilutive. There were 223,992 potential common shares associated with a warrant issued to the U.S. Treasury that were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per common share for 2012 because they were antidilutive. The Company repurchased the warrant from the Treasury during the third quarter of 2012.
 
 
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6.  Fair Value Measurements

ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and sets forth disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” allows entities to choose to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The Company has not elected the fair value option for any of its financial assets or liabilities.

ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It 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. This Topic describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 
Level 1:
Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access at 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 reporting entity’s own assumptions supported by little or no market activity, about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Following is a description of the valuation method used for financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis. For this disclosure, the Company only has available for sale investment securities that meet the requirement.

Available for sale investment securities
Valued primarily by independent third party pricing services under the market valuation approach that include, but are not limited to, the following inputs:

 
·
Mutual funds and equity securities are priced utilizing real-time data feeds from active market exchanges for identical securities and are considered Level 1 inputs.
 
·
Government-sponsored agency debt securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds, and other similar investment securities are priced with available market information through processes using benchmark yields, matrix pricing, prepayment speeds, cash flows, live trading data, and market spreads sourced from new issues, dealer quotes, and trade prices, among others sources and are considered Level 2 inputs.
 
 
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Available for sale investment securities are the Company’s only balance sheet item that meets the disclosure requirements for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Disclosures as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:

         
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
Available For Sale Investment Securities
 
Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets
 for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable
 Inputs
(Level 3)
 
                         
March 31, 2013
                       
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored entities
  $ 82,940     $ -     $ 82,940     $ -  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    126,490       -       126,490       -  
Mortgage-backed securities – residential
    351,818       -       351,818       -  
Corporate debt securities
    6,536       -       6,536       -  
Mutual funds and equity securities
    1,518       1,518       -       -  
Total
  $ 569,302     $ 1,518     $ 567,784     $ -  


         
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
(In thousands)
 
 
Available For Sale Investment Securities
 
Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
                         
December 31, 2012
                       
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored entities
  $ 76,095     $ -     $ 76,095     $ -  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    118,755       -       118,755       -  
Mortgage-backed securities – residential
    370,439       -       370,439       -  
Corporate debt securities
    5,826       -       5,826       -  
Mutual funds and equity securities
    1,993       1,993       -       -  
Total
  $ 573,108     $ 1,993     $ 571,115     $ -  

The Company is required to measure and disclose certain other assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in periods following their initial recognition. The Company’s disclosure about assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis consists of impaired loans and other real estate owned (“OREO”). The carrying value of these assets are adjusted to fair value on a nonrecurring basis through impairment charges as described more fully below.

Impairment charges on loans are recorded by either an increase to the provision for loan losses and related allowance or by direct loan charge-offs. The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is measured based on recent appraisals of the underlying collateral. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Appraisers take absorption rates into consideration and adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process to identify differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments consist mainly of estimated costs to sell that are not included in certain appraisals or to update appraised collateral values as a result of market declines of similar properties for which a newer appraisal is available. These adjustments can be significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
 
 
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OREO includes properties acquired by the Company through actual loan foreclosures and is carried at fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value of OREO at acquisition is generally based on third party appraisals of the property that includes comparable sales data and is considered as Level 3 inputs. The carrying value of each OREO property is updated at least annually and more frequently when market conditions significantly impact the value of the property. If the carrying amount of the OREO exceeds fair value less estimated costs to sell, an impairment loss is recorded through noninterest expense.

The following tables represent the carrying amount of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and still held by the Company as of the dates indicated. The amounts in the tables only represent assets whose carrying amount has been adjusted by impairment charges during their respective year-to-date periods in a manner as described above; therefore, these amounts will differ from the total amounts outstanding. Impaired loan amounts in the tables below exclude restructured loans since they are measured based on present value techniques, which are outside the scope of the fair value reporting framework.

         
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
(In thousands)
 
 
Description
 
Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
                         
March 31, 2013
                       
Impaired Loans
                       
Real estate mortgage - residential
  $ 286     $ -     $ -     $ 286  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    705       -       -       705  
Commercial and industrial
    20       -       -       20  
Total
  $ 1,011     $ -     $ -     $ 1,011  
                                 
OREO
                               
Real estate - construction and land development
  $ 8,922     $ -     $ -     $ 8,922  
Real estate mortgage - residential
    682       -       -       682  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    5,086       -       -       5,086  
Total
  $ 14,690     $ -     $ -     $ 14,690  
 
 
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Fair Value Measurements Using
 
(In thousands)
 
 
Description
 
Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
December 31, 2012
                       
Impaired Loans
                       
Real estate - construction and land development
  $ 17,921     $ -     $ -     $ 17,921  
Real estate mortgage - residential
    2,273       -       -       2,273  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    3,523       -       -       3,523  
Commercial and industrial
    9       -       -       9  
Consumer - secured
    4       -       -       4  
Consumer - unsecured
    113       -       -       113  
Total
  $ 23,843     $ -     $ -     $ 23,843  
                                 
OREO
                               
Real estate - construction and land development
  $ 15,873     $ -     $ -     $ 15,873  
Real estate mortgage - residential
    1,483       -       -       1,483  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    3,826       -       -       3,826  
Total
  $ 21,182     $ -     $ -     $ 21,182  


The following table presents impairment charges recorded in earnings on assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

(In thousands)
           
Three months ended March 31,
 
2013
   
2012
 
Impairment charges:
           
Impaired loans
  $ 371     $ 4,306  
OREO
    1,017       503  
Total
  $ 1,388     $ 4,809  

The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs for assets measured on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 measurements.

(In thousands)
 
Fair Value at
 March 31, 2013
 
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range
   
Weighted
Average
 
Impaired loans
  $ 1,011  
Discounted appraisals
Marketability discount
  0%  -  4.7 %     0.9 %
OREO
  $ 14,690  
Discounted appraisals
Marketability discount
  1.2%  -  57.1 %     5.9 %

As previously discussed, the fair value of real estate securing impaired loans and OREO are based on current third party appraisals. It is often necessary, however, for the Company to discount the appraisal amounts supporting its impaired loans and OREO.  These discounts relate primarily to marketing and other holding costs that are not included in certain appraisals or to update values as a result of market declines of similar properties for which newer appraisals are available. Discounts also result from contracts to sell properties entered into during the period. The range of discounts is presented in the table above for 2013. The upper end of the range identified in the table above related to OREO is the result of an outlier transaction of a small dollar property written down to the contracted sales price. The weighted average column is more of an indicator of the discounts applied to the appraisals.
 
 
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The table that follows represents the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments made in accordance with the requirements of ASC 825, “Financial Instruments. ASC 825 requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and present value or other valuation techniques. These derived fair values are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. ASC 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from the disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented are not intended to represent the underlying value of the Company.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each of the financial instruments in the table that follows.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Accrued Interest Receivable, and Accrued Interest Payable
The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization or settlement.

Investment Securities Held to Maturity
Fair value is based on quoted market price, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities or with available market information through processes using benchmark yields, matrix pricing, prepayment speeds, cash flows, live trading data, and market spreads sourced from new issues, dealer quotes, and trade prices, among others sources.

Loans
The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting expected future cash flows using current discount rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Expected future cash flows are projected based on contractual cash flows adjusted for estimated prepayments.

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Stock
It is not practical to determine the fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

Deposit Liabilities
The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date and fair value approximates carrying value. The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using the rates currently offered for certificates of deposit with similar remaining maturities.

Federal Funds Purchased and Other Short-term Borrowings
The carrying amount is the estimated fair value for these borrowings which reprice frequently in the near term.

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase, Subordinated Notes Payable, and Other Long-term Borrowings
The fair value of these borrowings is estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. For subordinated notes payable, the Company uses its best estimate to determine an appropriate discount rate since active markets for similar debt transactions are very limited.
 
 
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Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit
Pricing of these financial instruments is based on the credit quality and relationship, fees, interest rates, probability of funding, compensating balance, and other covenants or requirements. Loan commitments generally have fixed expiration dates, variable interest rates and contain termination and other clauses that provide for relief from funding in the event there is a significant deterioration in the credit quality of the customer. Many loan commitments are expected to, and typically do, expire without being drawn upon. The rates and terms of the Company’s commitments to lend and standby letters of credit are competitive with others in the various markets in which the Company operates. There are no unamortized fees relating to these financial instruments, as such the carrying value and fair value are both zero.

The following table presents the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Information for available for sale investment securities is presented within this footnote in greater detail above.

               
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
(In thousands)
 
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair
Value
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
March 31, 2013
                             
Assets
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 77,726     $ 77,726     $ 77,726     $ -     $ -  
Held to maturity investment securities
    820       948       -       948       -  
Loans, net
    994,414       994,841       -       -       994,841  
Accrued interest receivable
    5,957       5,957       -       5,957       -  
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Stock
    9,516       N/A       -       -       -  
                                         
Liabilities
                                       
Deposits
    1,394,809       1,397,574       874,982       -       522,592  
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings
    25,705       25,705       -       25,705       -  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other long-term borrowings
    127,259       144,940       -       144,940       -  
Subordinated notes payable to unconsolidated trusts
    48,970       22,068       -       -       22,068  
Accrued interest payable
    1,360       1,360       -       1,360       -  
                                         
December 31, 2012
                                       
Assets
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 95,855     $ 95,855     $ 95,855     $ -     $ -  
Held to maturity investment securities
    820       956       -       956       -  
Loans, net
    980,550       979,301       -       -       979,301  
Accrued interest receivable
    6,074       6,074       -       6,074       -  
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Stock
    9,516       N/A       -       -       -  
                                         
Liabilities
                                       
Deposits
    1,410,810       1,414,395       870,145       -       544,250  
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings
    24,083       24,083       -       24,083       -  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other long-term borrowings
    129,297       148,680       -       148,680       -  
Subordinated notes payable to unconsolidated trusts
    48,970       21,015       -       -       21,015  
Accrued interest payable
    1,370       1,370       -       1,370       -  
 
 
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7.  Investment Securities

The following tables summarize the amortized costs and estimated fair value of the securities portfolio at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The summary is divided into available for sale and held to maturity investment securities.
                         
March 31, 2013 (In thousands)
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Available For Sale
                       
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored entities
  $ 82,912     $ 165     $ 137     $ 82,940  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    122,307       4,462       279       126,490  
Mortgage-backed securities – residential
    342,424       9,810       416       351,818  
Corporate debt securities
    7,133       50       647       6,536  
Mutual funds and equity securities
    1,482       38       2       1,518  
Total securities – available for sale
  $ 556,258     $ 14,525     $ 1,481     $ 569,302  
Held To Maturity
                               
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  $ 820     $ 128     $ -     $ 948  

                         
December 31, 2012 (In thousands)
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Available For Sale
                       
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored entities
  $ 75,945     $ 216     $ 66     $ 76,095  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    113,986       4,943       174       118,755  
Mortgage-backed securities – residential
    360,099       10,596       256       370,439  
Corporate debt securities
    6,638       44       856       5,826  
Mutual funds and equity securities
    1,962       33       2       1,993  
Total securities – available for sale
  $ 558,630     $ 15,832     $ 1,354     $ 573,108  
Held To Maturity
                               
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  $ 820     $ 136     $ -     $ 956  

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the debt securities portfolio at March 31, 2013, by contractual maturity, are detailed below. The summary is divided into available for sale and held to maturity securities. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Mutual funds and equity securities in the available for sale portfolio consist of investments attributed to the Company’s captive insurance subsidiary. These securities have no stated maturity and are not included in the maturity schedule that follows.

Mortgage-backed securities are stated separately due to the nature of payment and prepayment characteristics of these securities, as principal is not due at a single date.
             
   
Available For Sale
   
Held To Maturity
 
March 31, 2013 (In thousands)
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Due in one year or less
  $ 1,028     $ 1,035     $ -     $ -  
Due after one year through five years
    74,413       75,501       -       -  
Due after five years through ten years
    110,584       113,299       -       -  
Due after ten years
    26,327       26,131       820       948  
Mortgage-backed securities
    342,424       351,818       -       -  
Total
  $ 554,776     $ 567,784     $ 820     $ 948  
 
 
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Gross realized gains and losses on the sale of available for sale investment securities were as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
             
Gross realized gains
  $ -     $ 7  
Gross realized losses
    -       4  
Net realized gains
  $ -     $ 3  

Investment securities with unrealized losses at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 not recognized in income are presented in the tables below. The tables segregate investment securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months from those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. The tables also include the fair value of the related securities.
                   
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
March 31, 2013 (In thousands)
 
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored entities
  $ 51,075     $ 137     $ -     $ -     $ 51,075     $ 137  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    27,361       278       220       1       27,581       279  
Mortgage-backed securities – residential
    36,169       416       -       -       36,169       416  
Corporate debt securities
    382       2       5,211       645       5,593       647  
Mutual funds and equity securities
    261       2       -       -       261       2  
Total
  $ 115,248     $ 835     $ 5,431     $ 646     $ 120,679     $ 1,481  
 

                   
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
December 31, 2012 (In thousands)
 
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored entities
  $ 26,433     $ 66     $ -     $ -     $ 26,433     $ 66  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    17,199       174       -       -       17,199       174  
Mortgage-backed securities – residential
    39,659       256       -       -       39,659       256  
Corporate debt securities
    -       -       4,994       856       4,994       856  
Mutual funds and equity securities
    299       2       -       -       299       2  
Total
  $ 83,590     $ 498     $ 4,994     $ 856     $ 88,584     $ 1,354  
 
Unrealized losses included in the tables above have not been recognized in income since they have been identified as temporary. The Company evaluates investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least quarterly, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant. Many factors are considered, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was effected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the Company has the intent to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether an OTTI charge exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to the Company at a point in time.

At March 31, 2013, the Company’s investment securities portfolio had gross unrealized losses of $1.5 million, an increase of $127 thousand or 9.4% from year-end 2012. Of the total gross unrealized losses at March 31, 2013, $646 thousand relates to investments that have been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or more. Unrealized losses on corporate debt securities make up $645 thousand or significantly all of the unrealized loss on investment securities in a continuous loss position of 12 months or more. This represents an improvement of $210 thousand or 24.5% from year-end 2012.
 
 
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Corporate debt securities in the Company’s investment securities portfolio at March 31, 2013 include single-issuer trust preferred capital securities with a carrying value of $5.2 million. These securities were issued by a national and global financial services firm and purchased by the Company during 2007. The securities are currently performing and continue to be rated as investment grade by major rating agencies. The issuer of the securities announced in the first quarter of 2013 that it had passed stringent regulatory stress testing and received regulatory approval to both increase per share common dividend payments and increase its equity repurchase program. The Company does not intend to sell these securities nor does the Company believe it is likely that it will be required to sell these securities prior to their anticipated recovery. The Company believes these securities are not impaired due to reasons of credit quality or other factors, but rather the unrealized loss is primarily attributed to continuing uncertainties in both international and domestic economies and market volatility. The Company believes that it will collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of these securities and that the fair values of these securities will continue to recover as they approach their maturity dates.

The Company attributes the unrealized losses in other sectors of its investment securities portfolio to changes in market interest rates. Investment securities with unrealized losses at March 31, 2013 are performing according to their contractual terms, and the Company does not expect to incur a loss on these securities unless they are sold prior to maturity. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and likely will not be required to sell these securities before their anticipated recovery. The Company does not consider any of the securities to be impaired due to reasons of credit quality or other factors.

8.  Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Major classifications of loans outstanding are summarized as follows:

(In thousands)
 
March 31, 2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
             
Real Estate:
           
Real estate - construction and land development
  $ 103,214     $ 102,454  
Real estate mortgage - residential
    373,894       368,762  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    433,127       425,477  
Commercial:
               
Commercial and industrial
    47,595       46,812  
States and political subdivisions
    23,329       21,472  
Lease financing
    2,224       2,732  
Other
    17,631       19,156  
Consumer:
               
Secured
    10,852       11,732  
Unsecured
    6,193       6,515  
Total loans
    1,018,059       1,005,112  
Less unearned income
    82       117  
Total loans, net of unearned income
  $ 1,017,977     $ 1,004,995  
 
 
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Activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment was as follows for the periods indicated.

Three months ended March 31, 2013
(In thousands)
 
Real Estate
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                         
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 22,254     $ 1,513     $ 678     $ 24,445  
Provision for loan losses
    (652 )     (7 )     27       (632 )
Recoveries
    136       83       36       255  
Loans charged off
    (336 )     (31 )     (138 )     (505 )
Balance, end of period
  $ 21,402     $ 1,558     $ 603     $ 23,563  

Three months ended March 31, 2012
(In thousands)
 
Real Estate
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                         
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 23,538     $ 3,508     $ 1,218     $ 28,264  
Provision for loan losses
    2,593       (1,296 )     (320 )     977  
Recoveries
    127       99       56       282  
Loans charged off
    (2,268 )     (73 )     (129 )     (2,470 )
Balance, end of period
  $ 23,990     $ 2,238     $ 825     $ 27,053  

The following tables present individually impaired loans by class of loans for the dates indicated.

March 31, 2013 (In thousands)
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Recorded
Investment With No Allowance
   
Recorded
Investment With Allowance
   
Total Recorded Investment
   
Allowance for
Loan Losses
Allocated
 
Real Estate
                             
Real estate - construction and land development
  $ 26,523     $ 11,568     $ 12,289     $ 23,857     $ 1,887  
Real estate mortgage - residential
    8,138       2,796       5,370       8,166       1,067  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    32,308       15,432       15,393       30,825       1,425  
Commercial
                                       
Commercial and industrial
    667       400       268       668       245  
Consumer
                                       
Secured
    21       -       21       21       17  
Unsecured
    211       -       213       213       100  
Total
  $ 67,868     $ 30,196     $ 33,554     $ 63,750     $ 4,741  


December 31, 2102 (In thousands)
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Recorded
Investment With No Allowance
   
Recorded
Investment With Allowance
   
Total Recorded Investment
   
Allowance for
Loan Losses
Allocated
 
Real Estate
                             
Real estate - construction and land development
  $ 26,831     $ 12,712     $ 11,068     $ 23,780     $ 2,075  
Real estate mortgage - residential
    7,474       2,215       5,259       7,474       1,069  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    33,491       13,294       18,803       32,097       1,588  
Commercial
                                       
Commercial and industrial
    210       -       207       207       198  
Consumer
                                       
Secured
    21       -       21       21       17  
Unsecured
    309       -       310       310       196  
Total
  $ 68,336     $ 28,221     $ 35,668     $ 63,889     $ 5,143  
 
 
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 (In thousands)
 
Average
   
Interest Income Recognized
   
Cash Basis Interest Recognized
 
Real Estate
                 
Real estate - construction and land development
  $ 25,945     $ 353     $ 342  
Real estate mortgage - residential
    8,288       85       80  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    31,191       248       242  
Commercial
                       
Commercial and industrial
    704       4       4  
Consumer
                       
Secured
    21       -       -  
Unsecured
    213       3       2  
Total
  $ 66,362     $ 693     $ 670  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 (In thousands)
 
Average
   
Interest Income Recognized
   
Cash Basis Interest Recognized
 
Real Estate
                 
Real estate - construction and land development
  $ 35,550     $ 108     $ 99  
Real estate mortgage - residential
    24,133       242       232  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    41,107       503       359  
Commercial
                       
Commercial and industrial
    765       14       14  
Consumer
                       
Secured
    106       5       5  
Unsecured
    192       4       4  
Total
  $ 101,853     $ 876     $ 713  

The following tables present the balance of the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment based on impairment method as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

March 31, 2013 (In thousands)
 
Real Estate
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
                       
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 4,379     $ 245     $ 117     $ 4,741  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    17,023       1,313       486       18,822  
Total ending allowance balance
  $ 21,402     $ 1,558     $ 603     $ 23,563  
                                 
Loans
                               
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 62,848     $ 668     $ 234     $ 63,750  
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
    847,387       90,029       16,811       954,227  
Total ending loan balance, net of unearned income
  $ 910,235     $ 90,697     $ 17,045     $ 1,017,977  

December 31, 2012 (In thousands)
 
Real Estate
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
                       
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 4,732     $ 198     $ 213     $ 5,143  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    17,522       1,315       465       19,302  
Total ending allowance balance
  $ 22,254     $ 1,513     $ 678     $ 24,445  
                                 
Loans
                               
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 63,351     $ 207     $ 331     $ 63,889  
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
    833,342       89,848       17,916       941,106  
Total ending loan balance, net of unearned income
  $ 896,693     $ 90,055     $ 18,247     $ 1,004,995  
 
 
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The following tables present the recorded investment in nonperforming loans by class of loans as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

March 31, 2013 (In thousands)
 
Nonaccrual
   
Restructured Loans
   
Loans Past Due 90 Days or More and Still Accruing
 
Real Estate:
                 
Real estate - construction and land development
  $ 6,693     $ 6,678     $ -  
Real estate mortgage - residential
    6,143       2,953       82  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    14,473       16,860       -  
Commercial:
                       
Commercial and industrial
    608       -       -  
Lease financing
    47       -       -  
Consumer:
                       
Secured
    29       -       -  
Unsecured
    1       38       -  
Total
  $ 27,994     $ 26,529     $ 82  


December 31, 2012 (In thousands)
 
Nonaccrual
   
Restructured Loans
   
Loans Past Due 90 Days or More and Still Accruing
 
Real Estate:
                 
Real estate - construction and land development
  $ 7,700     $ 8,736     $ -  
Real estate mortgage - residential
    6,025       634       -  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    12,878       16,940       103  
Commercial:
                       
Commercial and industrial
    649       -       -  
Lease financing
    53       -       -  
Consumer:
                       
Secured
    9       -       -  
Unsecured
    94       39       -  
Total
  $ 27,408     $ 26,349     $ 103  

The Company has allocated $2.9 million of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings and that are in compliance with those terms as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  The Company had no commitments to lend additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company had two credits that were modified as troubled debt restructurings. Each of these two credits is secured by residential real estate whereby the borrowers’ debt was discharged under Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The borrower in each case did not reaffirm their debt, and the release of personal liability by the court is deemed a concession. However, each borrower continues to make payments under the original terms of the loan agreement. There were no restructured credits during the three months ended March 31, 2013 or 2012 for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification.
 
 
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The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2013. There were no such modifications during the three months ended March 31, 2012.


(Dollars in thousands)
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings:
 
Number of Loans
   
Pre-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investment
   
Post-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investment
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
                 
Real Estate:
                 
Real estate mortgage - residential
    2     $ 291     $ 291  
Total
    2     $ 291     $ 291  

The tables below present an age analysis of past due loans 30 days or more by class of loans as of the dates indicated. Past due loans that are also classified as nonaccrual are included in their respective past due category.

March 31, 2013 (In thousands)
 
30-89 Days Past Due
   
90 Days or More Past Due
   
Total
   
Current
   
Total Loans
 
Real Estate:
                             
Real estate - construction and land development
  $ 106     $ 567     $ 673     $ 102,541     $ 103,214  
Real estate mortgage - residential
    1,327       2,666       3,993       369,901       373,894  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    1,731       12,038       13,769       419,358       433,127  
Commercial:
                                       
Commercial and industrial
    123       453       576       47,019       47,595  
States and political subdivisions
    -       -       -       23,329       23,329  
Lease financing, net
    19       47       66       2,076       2,142  
Other
    51       -       51       17,580       17,631  
Consumer:
                                       
Secured
    98       23       121       10,731       10,852  
Unsecured
    66       -       66       6,127       6,193  
Total
  $ 3,521     $ 15,794     $ 19,315     $ 998,662     $ 1,017,977  

December 31, 2012 (In thousands)
 
30-89 Days Past Due
   
90 Days or More Past Due
   
Total
   
Current
   
Total Loans
 
Real Estate:
                             
Real estate - construction and land development
  $ 908     $ 1,361     $ 2,269     $ 100,185     $ 102,454  
Real estate mortgage - residential
    2,303       2,500       4,803       363,959       368,762  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    1,990       10,724       12,714       412,763       425,477  
Commercial:
                                       
Commercial and industrial
    108       53       161       46,651       46,812  
States and political subdivisions
    -       -       -       21,472       21,472  
Lease financing, net
    1       53       54       2,561       2,615  
Other
    38       399       437       18,719       19,156  
Consumer:
                                       
Secured
    69       -       69       11,663       11,732  
Unsecured
    137       -       137       6,378       6,515  
Total
  $ 5,554     $ 15,090     $ 20,644     $ 984,351     $ 1,004,995  

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends and conditions. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes large-balance loans and non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial real estate and certain residential real estate loans. Loan rating grades, as described further below, are assigned based on a continuous process. The amount and adequacy of the allowance for loan loss is determined on a quarterly basis. The Company uses the following definitions for its risk ratings:
 
 
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Special Mention. Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the borrower’s repayment ability, weaken the collateral or inadequately protect the Company’s credit position at some future date. These credits pose elevated risk, but their weaknesses do not yet justify a substandard classification.

Substandard. Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent of those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loans not meeting the criteria above which are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans, which are considered to have a low risk of loss.  Based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows for the dates indicated. Each of the following tables exclude immaterial amounts attributed to accrued interest receivable.

   
Real Estate
   
Commercial
 
March 31, 2013
(In thousands)
 
Real Estate-Construction and Land Development
   
Real Estate Mortgage-Residential
   
Real Estate Mortgage-Farmland and Other Commercial Enterprises
   
Commercial and Industrial
   
States and Political Subdivisions
   
Lease Financing
   
Other
 
Credit risk profile by internally assigned rating grades:
                                         
Pass
  $ 74,747     $ 332,632     $ 358,480     $ 42,678     $ 23,329     $ 2,095     $ 17,136  
Special Mention
    7,121       18,190       32,551       3,519       -       -       481  
Substandard
    21,306       23,072       42,048       1,322       -       47       14  
Doubtful
    40       -       48       76       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 103,214     $ 373,894     $ 433,127     $ 47,595     $ 23,329     $ 2,142     $ 17,631  


   
Real Estate
   
Commercial
 
December 31, 2012
(In thousands)
 
Real Estate-Construction and Land Development
   
Real Estate Mortgage-Residential
   
Real Estate Mortgage-Farmland and Other Commercial Enterprises
   
Commercial and Industrial
   
States and Political Subdivisions
   
Lease Financing
   
Other
 
Credit risk profile by internally assigned rating grades:
                                         
Pass
  $ 68,721     $ 328,214     $ 348,918     $ 41,527     $ 21,472     $ 2,615     $ 18,592  
Special Mention
    7,562       18,485       35,027       4,201       -       -       559  
Substandard
    26,171       21,984       41,532       1,008       -       -       5  
Doubtful
    -       79       -       76       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 102,454     $ 368,762     $ 425,477     $ 46,812     $ 21,472     $ 2,615     $ 19,156  
 
 
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The Company considers the performance of the loan portfolio and its impact on the allowance for loan losses.  For consumer loan classes, the Company also evaluates credit quality based on the aging status of the loan, which was previously presented, and by payment activity.  The following table presents the consumer loans outstanding based on payment activity as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
Consumer
   
Consumer
 
(In thousands)
 
Secured
   
Unsecured
   
Secured
   
Unsecured
 
Credit risk profile based on payment activity:
                       
Performing
  $ 10,823     $ 6,154     $ 11,723     $ 6,382  
Nonperforming
    29       39       9       133  
Total
  $ 10,852     $ 6,193     $ 11,732     $ 6,515  

9.  Other Real Estate Owned

OREO was as follows as of the date indicated:

(In thousands)
 
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
Construction and land development
  $ 30,344     $ 32,360  
Residential real estate
    3,895       4,605  
Farmland and other commercial enterprises
    14,891       15,597  
Total
  $ 49,130     $ 52,562  

  OREO activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:

Three months ended March 31, (In thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
Beginning balance
  $ 52,562     $ 38,157  
Transfers from loans
    1,374       7,239  
Proceeds from sales
    (4,067 )     (2,895 )
Gain (loss) on sales, net
    269       (242 )
Write downs and other decreases, net
    (1,008 )     (509 )
Ending balance
  $ 49,130     $ 41,750  

10.  Postretirement Medical Benefits

Prior to 2003, the Company provided lifetime medical and dental benefits upon retirement for certain employees meeting the eligibility requirements as of December 31, 1989 (Plan 1). During 2003, the Company implemented an additional postretirement health insurance program (Plan 2). Under Plan 2, any employee meeting the service requirement of 20 years of full time service to the Company and is at least age 55 years of age upon retirement is eligible to continue their health insurance coverage. Under both plans, retirees not yet eligible for Medicare have coverage identical to the coverage offered to active employees. Under both plans, Medicare-eligible retirees are provided with a Medicare Advantage plan. The Company pays 100% of the cost of Plan 1. The Company and the retirees each pay 50% of the cost under Plan 2. Both plans are unfunded.

The following disclosures of the net periodic benefit cost components of Plan 1 and Plan 2 were measured at January 1, 2013 and 2012.
       
Three months ended March 31, (In thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
Service cost
  $ 157     $ 154  
Interest cost
    138       152  
Amortization of transition obligation
    -       26  
Recognized prior service cost
    64       64  
Recognized net actuarial loss
    -       14  
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ 359     $ 410  
 
 
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The Company expects benefit payments of $308 thousand for 2013, of which $61 thousand have been made during the first three months of 2013.

11.  Regulatory Matters

The Company and its subsidiary banks are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements will initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the banks must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the banks’ assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company and its subsidiary banks’ capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

The regulatory ratios of the consolidated Company and its subsidiary banks were as follows for the dates indicated.

   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
Tier 1
Risk-based
Capital1
   
Total
Risk-based
Capital1
   
Tier 1
Leverage2
   
Tier 1
Risk-based
Capital1
   
Total
Risk-based
Capital1
   
Tier 1
Leverage2
 
Consolidated
    18.14 %     19.40 %     11.57 %     18.27 %     19.53 %     11.24 %
Farmers Bank
    18.33       19.59       10.26       17.94       19.20       9.68  
United Bank
    15.23       16.51       9.79       15.41       16.69       9.45  
First Citizens
    14.16       14.95       10.02       13.57       14.46       9.42  
Citizens Northern
    12.90       14.14       9.67       12.97       14.22       9.36  

1Tier 1 Risk-based and Total Risk-based Capital ratios are computed by dividing a bank’s Tier 1 or Total Capital, as defined by regulation, by a risk-weighted sum of the bank’s assets, with the risk weighting determined by general standards established by regulation. The safest assets (e.g., government obligations) are assigned a weighting of 0% with riskier assets receiving higher ratings (e.g., ordinary commercial loans are assigned a weighting of 100%).

2Tier 1 Leverage ratio is computed by dividing a bank’s Tier 1 Capital, as defined by regulation, by its total quarterly average assets.

Summary of Regulatory Agreements

Below is a summary of the regulatory agreements that the Parent Company and two of its subsidiary banks have entered into with their primary regulators. The agreement entered into during 2009 between Farmers Bank and its primary regulator was terminated in January, 2013 as a result of satisfactory compliance.

Parent Company

Primarily due to the regulatory actions and capital requirements during 2009 at certain of the Company’s subsidiary banks (as discussed below), the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (“FRB St. Louis”) and Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (“KDFI”) proposed the Company enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (“Memorandum”). The Company’s board approved entry into the Memorandum at a regular board meeting during the fourth quarter of 2009. Pursuant to the Memorandum, the Company agreed that it would develop an acceptable capital plan to ensure that the consolidated organization remains well-capitalized and each of its subsidiary banks meet the capital requirements imposed by their regulator as summarized below.

The Company also agreed to reduce its common stock dividend in the fourth quarter of 2009 from $.25 per share down to $.10 per share and not make interest payments on the Company’s trust preferred securities or dividends on its common or preferred stock without prior approval from FRB St. Louis and KDFI.  Representatives of the FRB St. Louis and KDFI have indicated that any such approval for the payment of dividends will be predicated on a demonstration of adequate, normalized earnings on the part of the Company’s subsidiaries sufficient to support quarterly payments on the Company’s trust preferred securities and quarterly dividends on the Company’s common and preferred stock.  While both regulatory agencies have granted approval of all subsequent quarterly Company requests to make interest payments on its trust preferred securities and dividends on its preferred stock, the Company has not (based on the assessment by Company management of both the Company’s capital position and the earnings of its subsidiaries) sought regulatory approval for the payment of common stock dividends since the fourth quarter of 2009.  Moreover, the Company will not pay any such dividends on its common stock in any subsequent quarter until the regulator’s assessment of the earnings of the Company’s subsidiaries, and the Company’s assessment of its capital position, both yield the conclusion that the payment of a Company common stock dividend is warranted. 
 
 
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Other components in the regulatory order for the parent company include requesting and receiving regulatory approval for the payment of new salaries/bonuses or other compensation to insiders; assisting its subsidiary banks in addressing weaknesses identified in their reports of examinations; providing periodic reports detailing how it will meet its debt service obligations; and providing progress reports with its compliance with the regulatory Memorandum.

United Bank  

In November of 2009, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and United Bank entered into a Cease and Desist Order (“C&D”) primarily as a result of its level of nonperforming assets.  The C&D was terminated in December 2011 coincident with the issuance of a Consent Order (“Consent Order”) entered into between the parties. The Consent Order is substantially the same as the C&D, with the primary exception being that United Bank must achieve and maintain a Tier 1 Leverage ratio of 9.0% and a Total Risk-based Capital ratio of 13.0% no later than March 31, 2012. At March 31, 2013, United Bank had a Tier 1 Leverage ratio of 9.79% and a Total Risk-based Capital ratio of 16.51%. The Parent Company has injected from its reserves $18.9 million of capital into United Bank since 2009.

Other components in the regulatory order include stricter oversight and reporting to its regulators in terms of complying with the Consent Order. It also includes an increase in the level of reporting by management to its board of directors of its financial results, budgeting, and liquidity analysis, as well as restricting the bank from extending additional credit to borrowers with credits classified as substandard, doubtful or special mention in the report of examination. There is also a requirement to obtain written consent prior to declaring or paying a dividend and to develop a written contingency plan if the bank is unable to meet the capital levels established in the Consent Order.

Citizens Northern  

The KDFI and the FDIC entered into a Memorandum with Citizens Northern on September 8, 2010.  The Memorandum requires that Citizens Northern obtain written consent prior to declaring or paying a dividend and to increase Tier 1 Leverage ratio to equal or exceed 7.5% prior to September 30, 2010 and to achieve and maintain Tier 1 Leverage ratio to equal or exceed 8.0% prior to December 31, 2010.  In December 2010, the Parent Company injected $250 thousand of capital into Citizens Northern to bring its Tier 1 Leverage ratio up to 8.04% as of year-end 2010.  At March 31, 2013, Citizens Northern had a Tier 1 Leverage ratio of 9.67% and a Total Risk-based Capital ratio of 14.14%.

Other parts of the regulatory order include the development and documentation of plans for reducing problem loans, providing progress reports on compliance with the Memorandum, and for the development and implementation of a written profit plan and strategic plans. It also restricts the bank from extending additional credit to borrowers with credits classified as substandard, doubtful or special mention in the report of examination.

Regulators continue to monitor the Company’s progress and compliance with the regulatory agreements through periodic on-site examinations, regular communications, and quarterly data analysis. At the Parent Company and at each of its bank subsidiaries, the Company believes it is adequately addressing all issues of the regulatory agreements to which it is subject. However, only the respective regulatory agencies can determine if compliance with the applicable regulatory agreements have been met. The Company believes that it and its subsidiary banks are in compliance with the requirements identified in the regulatory agreements as of March 31, 2013.

The Parent Company maintains cash available to fund a certain amount of additional injections of capital to its bank subsidiaries as determined by management or if required by its regulators. If needed, further amounts in excess of available cash may be funded by future public or private sales of securities, although the Parent Company is currently under no directive by its regulators to raise any additional capital.
 
 
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Farmers Bank

In November of 2009, the KDFI and FRB St. Louis entered into a Memorandum with Farmers Bank.  The Memorandum was terminated in January, 2013 following a joint examination by the KDFI and FRB St. Louis, which found satisfactory compliance with the terms of the Memorandum and overall improvement in financial condition.

Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements with the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties.  Statements in this report that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. In general, forward-looking statements relate to a discussion of future financial results or projections, future economic performance, future operational plans and objectives, and statements regarding the underlying assumptions of such statements.  Although management of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (the “Company” or “Parent Company”) believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included herein will prove to be accurate.

Various risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the Company’s forward-looking statements. In addition to the risks described under Part 1, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent  annual report on Form 10-K, factors that could cause actual results to differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: economic conditions (both generally and more specifically in the markets in which the Company and its subsidiaries operate) and lower interest margins; competition for the Company’s customers from other providers of financial services; deposit outflows or reduced demand for financial services and loan products; government legislation, regulation, and changes in monetary and fiscal policies (which changes from time to time and over which the Company has no control); changes in interest rates; changes in prepayment speeds of loans or investment securities; inflation; material unforeseen changes in the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of the Company’s customers; changes in the level of non-performing assets and charge-offs; changes in the number of common shares outstanding; the capability of the Company to successfully enter into a definitive agreement for and close anticipated transactions; unexpected claims or litigation against the Company; technological or operational difficulties; the impact of new accounting pronouncements and changes in policies and practices that may be adopted by regulatory agencies; acts of war or terrorism; the ability of the parent company to receive dividends from its subsidiaries; the impact of larger or similar financial institutions encountering difficulties, which may adversely affect the banking industry or the Company; the Company or its subsidiary banks’ ability to maintain required capital levels and adequate funding sources and liquidity; and other risks or uncertainties detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Company.

The Company’s forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time such statements are made. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, future events, or other changes.
 
 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

First Quarter 2013 Compared to First Quarter 2012

The Company reported net income of $3.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, an increase of $483 thousand or 14.6% compared with net income of $3.3 million for the first quarter a year ago. On a per common share basis, net income for the current quarter was $.44, an increase of $.06 or 15.8% compared to $.38 reported for the first quarter of 2012. Selected income statement amounts and related data are summarized in the table below.

(In thousands except per share data)
           
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2013
   
2012
   
Change
 
Interest income
  $ 16,742     $ 18,410     $ (1,668 )
Interest expense
    3,166       5,203       (2,037 )
Net interest income
    13,576       13,207       369  
Provision for loan losses
    (632 )     977       (1,609 )
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    14,208       12,230       1,978  
Noninterest income
    5,411       6,028       (617 )
Noninterest expenses
    14,509       14,593       (84 )
Income before income tax expense
    5,110       3,665       1,445  
Income tax expense
    1,318       356       962  
Net income
  $ 3,792     $ 3,309     $ 483  
Less preferred stock dividends and discount accretion
    485       478       7  
Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 3,307     $ 2,831     $ 476  
                         
Basic and diluted net income per common share
  $ .44     $ .38     $ .06  
                         
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted
    7,470       7,447       23  
Return on average assets
    .86 %     .71 %     15 bp
Return on average equity
    9.10 %     8.35 %     75 bp

The $483 thousand increase in net income for the current quarter compared to the first quarter a year earlier was driven mainly by a lower provision for loan losses in the amount of $1.6 million or 165% and an increase in net interest income of $369 thousand or 2.8%, partially offset by a decrease in noninterest income of $617 thousand or 10.2%. Income tax expense increased $962 thousand or 270%.  Further information related to the more significant components making up the increase in net income follows.

Net Interest Income

The overall interest rate environment at March 31, 2013, as measured by the Treasury yield curve, remains at very low levels when measured against historical trends. Yields related to three-month maturities increased three basis points. For the six-month maturities, the yield was relatively unchanged at 11 basis points. Yields on longer-term maturities are up nine and fifteen basis points for the ten and thirty-year maturity periods, respectively. At March 31, 2013, the short-term federal funds target interest rate remained between zero and 0.25%, unchanged since December 2008. The Federal Reserve Board has indicated an objective of holding short-term interest rates at exceptionally low levels until unemployment rates decline to a target of 6.5%. The national unemployment rate was 7.6% at the end of the first quarter 2013. The near historical low rate environment makes managing the Company’s net interest margin very challenging.

Net interest income was $13.6 million for the first three months of 2013, an increase of $369 thousand or 2.8% compared to $13.2 million for the first three months of 2012. The improvement was driven by lower interest expense of $2.0 million or 39.2%, partially offset by a decrease in interest income of $1.7 million or 9.1%. The Company’s overall cost of funds dropped below 1.0% for the current quarter, finishing at 0.95%. The decrease to interest income and interest expense is attributed to both rate and volume declines of interest earning assets and interest paying liabilities. Rate and volume declines are the result of an overall slow growing economy and related competitive pressures combined with the Company’s strategy of being more selective in pricing its loans and deposits in an effort to improve net interest margin, overall profitability, and capital position. The Company is generally earning and paying less interest from its earning assets and funding sources as the average rates earned and paid have decreased. This includes repricing of variable and floating rate assets and liabilities that have reset to overall lower amounts since their previous repricing date as well as activity related to new earning assets and funding sources in a low interest rate environment.
 
 
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Interest income and interest expense related to nearly all categories of the Company’s earning assets and interest paying liabilities have declined in the quarterly comparison. The $1.7 million decrease from interest income in the comparison is primarily made up of lower interest from investment securities and loans of $917 thousand or 22.4% and $750 thousand or 5.3%, respectively. Interest income on taxable investment securities decreased $1.0 million or 28.2% due to an overall 46 basis point decrease in yield and lower average balances outstanding of $65.0 million or 12.0%. Average taxable investment securities decreased from a year ago mainly due to a corresponding decline in long-term borrowings and deposits. Proceeds received from maturing or sold investment securities not needed to fund higher-earning loans have either been reinvested more into nontaxable investment securities or used to manage liquidity, such as for deposit outflows or repayment of long-term debt obligations. The decrease in interest income from loans was driven primarily by lower average loan balances outstanding of $52.5 million or 5.0%, which relates primarily to a lack of high quality loan demand.

The $2.0 million decrease in interest expense resulted primarily from a reduction to interest on deposits of $1.1 million or 40.8%, which helped to lower the overall cost of funds to below 1.0%. The decrease in interest expense on deposits is due to a $1.1 million or 44.0% reduction to interest on time deposits, which was driven downward as both volume and rates paid have declined. The Company has repriced higher-rate maturing time deposits downward to lower current market rates or allowed them to mature without renewal, as liquidity has been adequate. Average outstanding balances of time deposits were $529 million for the current quarter, a decrease of $103 million or 16.3% compared to a year ago. The average rate paid on time deposits was 1.1% and 1.7% for the current and year-ago periods, respectively.

Interest expense on borrowings decreased $889 thousand or 37.2%. Interest expense on borrowings decreased mainly from a $56.0 million or 24.0% lower average balance outstanding related to long-term borrowings and a 69 basis point decrease in the average rate paid. The decrease in the average balance reflects a $50.0 million principal repayment during the fourth quarter of 2012 related to the Company’s 2007 balance sheet leverage transaction. The average rate paid on long-term borrowings decreased in the comparison mainly due to the repricing of $23.2 million of 6.60% fixed rate borrowings to a floating interest rate of three-month LIBOR plus 132 basis points, which occurred during the fourth quarter of 2012.

The net interest margin on a taxable equivalent basis increased 30 basis points to 3.44% for the first quarter of 2013 compared to 3.14% for the same quarter of 2012.  The increase in net interest margin is due mainly to a 36 basis point increase in the spread between the average rate earned on earning assets and the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities to 3.27% from 2.91%. The Company expects its net interest margin to remain relatively flat in the near term according to internal modeling using expectations about future market interest rates, the maturity structure of the Company’s earning assets and liabilities, and other factors. Future results could be significantly different than expectations.
 
 
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The following tables present an analysis of net interest income for the quarterly periods ended March 31.

Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity:  Interest Rates and Interest Differential
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2013
   
2012
 
(In thousands)
 
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Rate
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Rate
 
Earning Assets
                                   
Investment securities
                                   
Taxable
  $ 477,617     $ 2,562       2.18 %   $ 542,649     $ 3,566       2.64 %
Nontaxable1
    101,867       910       3.62       78,888       774       3.95  
Interest bearing deposits in banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
    61,879       35       .23       71,723       36       .20  
Loans1,2,3
    1,005,775       13,641       5.50       1,058,277       14,483       5.50  
Total earning assets
    1,647,138     $ 17,148       4.22 %     1,751,537     $ 18,859       4.33 %
Allowance for loan losses
    (24,370 )                     (28,323 )                
Total earning assets, net of allowance for loan losses
    1,622,768                       1,723,214                  
Nonearning Assets
                                               
Cash and due from banks
    24,301                       18,824                  
Premises and equipment, net
    36,138                       38,495                  
Other assets
    110,152                       98,819                  
Total assets
  $ 1,793,359                     $ 1,879,352                  
Interest Bearing Liabilities
                                               
Deposits
                                               
Interest bearing demand
  $ 299,668     $ 56       .08 %   $ 275,856     $ 64       .09 %
Savings
    323,329       157       .20       301,348       158       .21  
Time
    529,080       1,450       1.11       632,413       2,589       1.65  
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings
    25,732       19       .30       27,478       25       .37  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other long term borrowings
    176,844       1,484       3.40       232,814       2,367       4.09  
Total interest bearing liabilities
    1,354,653     $ 3,166       .95 %     1,469,909     $ 5,203       1.42 %
Noninterest Bearing Liabilities
                                               
Other demand deposits
    243,251                       224,782                  
Other liabilities
    26,456                       25,304                  
Total liabilities
    1,624,360                       1,719,995                  
Shareholders’ equity
    168,999                       159,357                  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,793,359                     $ 1,879,352                  
Net interest income
            13,982                       13,656          
TE basis adjustment
            (406 )                     (449 )        
Net interest income
          $ 13,576                     $ 13,207          
Net interest spread
                    3.27 %                     2.91 %
Impact of noninterest bearing sources of funds
                    .17                       .23  
Net interest margin
                    3.44 %                     3.14 %

1Income and yield stated at a fully tax equivalent basis using the marginal corporate Federal tax rate of 35%.
2Loan balances include principal balances on nonaccrual loans.
3Loan fees included in interest income amounted to $474 thousand and $261 thousand in 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
 
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Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income (tax equivalent basis)
(In thousands)
 
Variance
   
Variance Attributed to
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
    2013/20121    
Volume
   
Rate
 
                     
Interest Income
                   
Taxable investment securities
  $ (1,004 )   $ (409 )   $ (595 )
Nontaxable investment securities2
    136       510       (374 )
Interest bearing deposits in banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
    (1 )     (21 )     20  
Loans2
    (842 )     (842 )     -  
Total interest income
    (1,711 )     (762 )     (949 )
Interest Expense
                       
Interest bearing demand deposits
    (8 )     21       (29 )
Savings deposits
    (1 )     36       (37 )
Time deposits
    (1,139 )     (379 )     (760 )
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings
    (6 )     (1 )     (5 )
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other long-term borrowings
    (883 )     (519 )     (364 )
Total interest expense
    (2,037 )     (842 )     (1,195 )
Net interest income
  $ 326     $ 80     $ 246  
Percentage change
    100.0 %     24.5 %     75.5 %

1The changes that are not solely due to rate or volume are allocated on a percentage basis using the absolute values of rate and volume variances as a basis for allocation.
2Income stated at fully tax equivalent basis using the marginal corporate Federal tax rate of 35%.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses represents charges (or credits) to earnings that are necessary to maintain an allowance for loan losses at an adequate level to cover credit losses specifically identified in the loan portfolio, as well as management’s best estimate of incurred probable loan losses in the remainder of the portfolio at the balance sheet date. The Company’s loan quality, while showing signs of improvement, has been negatively impacted by the lingering effects of the downturn of the overall economy and financial markets that began in late 2007 and more significantly during 2008 and which has not fully rebounded. This has led to declines in real estate values and deterioration in the financial condition of many of the Company’s borrowers, particularly borrowers in the commercial and real estate development industry. Declining real estate values resulted in loans becoming under collateralized, which has elevated nonperforming loans, net charge-offs, and the provision for loan losses in recent years, particularly toward the earlier part of the economic downturn. While the Company is beginning to experience improvement in overall credit quality, it has been necessary to lower the loan quality ratings on certain commercial and real estate development credits throughout the period of the economic downturn.

The Company recorded a credit of $632 thousand to the provision for loan losses for the first quarter of 2013, representing a decrease of $1.6 million or 165% compared to a charge of $977 thousand for the first quarter of 2012. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of outstanding loans (net of unearned income) was 2.31% at March 31, 2013 compared to 2.43% and 2.58% at year-end 2012 and March 31, 2102, respectively. The decrease in the provision for loan losses is attributed to improving trends in the credit quality of the loan portfolio. For further information about improvements in the Company’s overall credit quality, please refer to the discussion under the captions “Allowance for Loan Losses” and “Nonperforming Loans” that follows.

Net charge-offs were $250 thousand for the current quarter, a decrease of $1.9 million or 88.6% when compared to the first quarter of 2012. On an annualized basis, quarterly net charge-offs were 0.10% of average loans outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to 0.83% for the first quarter of 2012.
 
 
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Noninterest Income

The components of noninterest income are as follows for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
   
Change
 
Service charges and fees on deposits
  $ 1,960     $ 2,003     $ (43 )
Allotment processing fees
    1,266       1,296       (30 )
Other service charges, commissions, and fees
    1,192       1,092       100  
Trust income
    484       462       22  
Investment securities gains, net
    -       3       (3 )
Gain on sale of mortgage loans, net
    339       310       29  
Income from company-owned life insurance
    240       760       (520 )
Other
    (70 )     102       (172 )
Total noninterest income
  $ 5,411     $ 6,028     $ (617 )

The $617 thousand or 10.2% decrease in noninterest income was driven mainly by lower income from company-owned life insurance of $520 thousand or 68.4%. Income from company-owned life insurance for the prior year includes a nonrecurring gain in the amount of $529 thousand related to death benefit proceeds. The $172 thousand decrease in other noninterest income was driven mainly by a loss of $135 thousand recorded in the current quarter from the Company’s equity interest in a low income tax credit partnership. A loss of $55 thousand was recorded in the first quarter of 2012.

The decrease from service charges and fees on deposits was driven by a decline in fees from overdraft/insufficient funds of $37 thousand or 3.2% related to lower transaction volume. Transaction volume has declined similar to trends experienced by the banking industry as a whole, mainly as a result of increased consumer compliance regulations and changes in customer behavior that have evolved in recent years. Allotment processing fees declined $30 thousand or 2.3% mainly as a result of lower processing volumes. Other service charges, commissions, and fees are up $100 thousand or 9.2% mainly due to higher title insurance fees of $35 thousand or 98.1% related to volume increases.

Noninterest Expense

The components of noninterest expense are as follows for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
   
Change
 
Salaries and employee benefits
  $ 7,324     $ 7,121     $ 203  
Occupancy expenses, net
    1,166       1,176       (10 )
Equipment expenses
    562       570       (8 )
Data processing and communication expense
    1,098       1,163       (65 )
Bank franchise tax
    590       568       22  
Amortization of intangibles
    135       254       (119 )
Deposit insurance expense
    642       687       (45 )
Other real estate expenses, net
    892       962       (70 )
Other
    2,100       2,092       8  
Total noninterest expense
  $ 14,509     $ 14,593     $ (84 )

The more significant items for discussion are included below.

 
·
Salaries and employee benefits increased $203 thousand or 2.9%, which reflects an increase in the average number of full time equivalent employees and modest annual employee pay increases. Expenses related to postretirement benefit plans decreased $50 thousand or 12.3% due mainly to reductions in both the amortization of the transition obligation and net actuarial loss. The number of full time equivalent employees was 517 at March 31, 2013 compared to 510 a year earlier.
 
·
The $65 thousand or 5.6% decrease in data processing and communications expenses is mainly attributed to cost savings related to an agreement the Company announced during the first quarter of 2012 to reduce its debit card processing expenses and, to a lesser extent, cost reductions associated with the termination of the Company’s depository services contract with the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
 
 
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·
Amortization of intangible assets decreased $119 thousand or 46.9% consistent with actuarial determined reductions related to core deposit and customer relationship intangible assets arising from previous business acquisitions.
 
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Net other real estate expense decreased $70 thousand or 7.3% in the quarterly comparison. Impairment charges were $1.0 million for 2013 compared to $509 thousand for 2012. The Company recorded a net gain of $269 thousand on the sale of repossessed real estate for 2013 compared to a net loss of $242 thousand in the prior year. All other expenses related to repossessed properties decreased $83 thousand or 39.3% in the comparison.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $1.3 million for the first quarter of 2013, an increase of $962 thousand or 270% compared to $356 thousand in the first quarter of 2012. The effective tax rates were 25.8% and 9.7% for the current quarter and first quarter of 2012, respectively. The increase in income tax expense and the effective tax rate is attributed primarily to a combination of lower tax credits and the relative amount of tax-free income to total income in the comparison periods. Tax credits that have been utilized by the Company over a number of years related to Qualified Zone Academy Bonds were fully exhausted during 2012. Additionally, while the amount of tax-free revenues has been relatively stable, the taxable amount as a portion of total income before tax has increased substantially.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Total assets were $1.8 billion at March 31, 2013, a decrease of $12.7 million or 0.7% from year-end 2012. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $18.1 million or 18.9%, partially offset by an increase in loans (net of unearned income) of $13.0 million or 1.3%. Other real estate owned decreased $3.4 million or 6.5%.

While high quality loan demand continues to be weak, the increase in net loans breaks a period of fifteen consecutive quarterly declines. The Company continually strives to strengthen customer relationships and increase business development initiatives while also staying within its framework of building a stronger credit culture. The decrease in other real estate owned was driven by the sale of repossessed properties during the current quarter having an aggregate recorded investment of $3.8 million, resulting in a net gain of $269 thousand.

Total liabilities were $1.6 billion at March 31, 2013, a decrease of $15.3 million or 0.9% compared to December 31, 2012. The decrease in total liabilities was driven by a $16.0 million or 1.1% decline in total deposits, primarily higher rate time deposits. Noninterest bearing deposits decreased $4.4 million or 1.7% and interest bearing deposits decreased $11.6 million or 1.0%. Borrowed funds were relatively unchanged at $202 million.

Shareholders’ equity was $171 million at March 31, 2013, up $2.6 million or 1.5% compared to $168 million at year-end 2012. The increase in shareholders’ equity is due mainly to net income of $3.8 million, partially offset by a $931 thousand after-tax decrease in unrealized gains on investment securities included in other comprehensive income.

Temporary Investments

Temporary investments consist of interest bearing deposits in other banks and federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell. The Company uses these funds in the management of liquidity and interest rate sensitivity or as a short-term holding prior to subsequent movement into other investments with higher yields or for other purposes. At March 31, 2013, temporary investments were $56.9 million, a decrease of $11.5 million or 16.8% compared to $68.4 million at year-end 2012.

Investment Securities

The investment securities portfolio is comprised primarily of residential mortgage-backed securities, tax-exempt securities of states and political subdivisions, and debt securities issued by U.S. government-sponsored agencies. Substantially all of the Company’s investment securities are designated as available for sale. Total investment securities had a carrying amount of $570 million at March 31, 2013, a decrease of $3.8 million or 0.7% compared to $574 million at year-end 2012. Investment securities declined during the quarter as outstanding loan balances have edged upward and deposits declined. Proceeds received from maturing or called investment securities not needed to fund higher-earning loans are either reinvested in similar investments or used to manage liquidity, such as for deposit outflows or other payment obligations.
 
 
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The amortized cost of investment securities decreased $2.4 million or 0.4%, while the net unrealized gain related to investments in the available for sale portfolio decreased $1.4 million or 9.9%. During the current quarter, the Company purchased $32.0 million of available for sale investment securities, which was offset by amounts sold, matured, and called of $787 thousand, $2.6 million, and $31.4 million, respectively. The decrease in the net unrealized gain was driven by a slightly upward movement in mid to longer-term market interest rates. As market interest rates increase, the value of fixed rate investments falls.

At March 31, 2013, investment securities include $5.9 million amortized cost amounts of single-issuer trust preferred capital securities of a U.S. based global financial services firm with an estimated fair value of $5.2 million. This represents an increase in estimated fair value of $217 thousand or 4.3% compared to $5.0 million at year-end 2012, with a new recent high price point occurring during the first quarter of 2013.

The Company’s investment in the single-issuer trust preferred capital securities continues to perform according to contractual terms and the issuer of these securities is rated as investment grade by major rating agencies. The issuer of the securities announced in the first quarter of 2013 that it had passed stringent regulatory stress testing and received regulatory approval to both increase per share common dividend payments and increase its equity repurchase program. The Company does not intend to sell its investment in these securities, nor does the Company believe it is likely that it will be required to sell these securities prior to their anticipated recovery. The Company believes these securities are not impaired due to reasons of credit quality or other factors, but rather the unrealized loss is primarily attributed to general uncertainties in both international and domestic economies and market volatility. The Company believes that it will collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of these securities and that the fair values of these securities will continue to recover as they approach their maturity dates.

Loans

Loans, net of unearned income, were $1.0 billion at March 31, 2013, an increase of $13.0 million or 1.3% compared to year-end 2012. While high quality loan demand remains soft, the increase in net loans ends a period of fifteen consecutive quarterly declines and is due primarily to efforts to strengthen customer relationships and business development initiatives. The Company continues a measured and cautious approach to loan originations as it seeks high quality loan demand while working to reduce high levels of nonperforming assets in a slow growth economy.

The composition of the loan portfolio is summarized in the table below.

   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Amount
   
%
   
Amount
   
%
 
                         
Commercial, financial, and agriculture
  $ 88,555       8.7 %   $ 87,440       8.7 %
Real estate – construction and land development
    103,214       10.1       102,454       10.2  
Real estate mortgage - residential
    373,894       36.7       368,762       36.7  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    433,127       42.6       425,477       42.3  
Installment
    17,045       1.7       18,247       1.8  
Lease financing
    2,142       .2       2,615       .3  
Total
  $ 1,017,977       100.0 %   $ 1,004,995       100.0 %

On an average basis, loans represented 61.1% of earning assets for the current three month period, an increase of 95 basis points compared to 60.1% for the year 2012. The low level of loans as a percentage of earning assets is a reflection of the overall lack of high quality loan demand for which the Company desires. As loan demand fluctuates, available funds are reallocated between loans and temporary investments or investment securities, which typically involve a decrease in credit risk and lower yields.
 
 
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The Company does not have direct exposure to the subprime mortgage market. The Company does not originate subprime mortgages nor has it invested in bonds that are secured by such mortgages. Subprime mortgage lending is defined by the Company generally as lending to a borrower that would not qualify for a mortgage loan at prevailing market rates or whereby the underwriting decision is based on limited or no documentation of the ability to repay.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed to be adequate by management to cover probable losses in the loan portfolio.  The calculation of the appropriate level of allowance for loan losses requires significant judgment in order to reflect credit losses specifically identified in the Company’s loan portfolio as well as management's best estimate of probable incurred credit losses in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by net charge-offs. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses and the related provision for loan losses generally fluctuate as the relative level of nonperforming and impaired loans vary. However, other factors impact the amount of the allowance for loan losses such as the Company’s historical loss experience, the borrowers’ financial condition, general economic conditions, and other risk factors as described greater detail in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K.

The allowance for loan losses was $23.6 million or 2.31% of outstanding loans (net of unearned income) at March 31, 2013. This compares to $24.4 million or 2.43% of net loans outstanding at year-end 2012. The decrease in the allowance as a percentage of net loans outstanding from year-end 2012 is the result of a low level of net charge-offs and a credit to the provision for loan losses of $632 thousand, combined with an increase in end of period loans (net of unearned income) of $13.0 million or 1.3%. As a percentage of nonperforming loans, the allowance for loan losses was 43.2% at March 31, 2013 compared to 45.4% at year-end 2012.

The overall trend in the credit quality of the loan portfolio improved during the current quarter. Although nonperforming loans edged up $745 thousand or 1.4% since year-end 2012, early stage delinquencies and substandard loans have declined. Loans past due 30-89 days and still accruing were $2.7 million at March 31, 2013, an improvement of $2.5 million or 48.1% compared to $5.1 million at year-end 2012. Loans graded as substandard or below were $88.0 million or 8.6% of the loan portfolio at March 31, 2013 compared to $90.9 million or 9.0% of the loan portfolio at December 31, 2012. Loans identified as impaired were $63.8 million at March 31, 2013, relatively unchanged from year-end 2012.

The decrease in the allowance for loan losses from year-end 2012 is mainly the result of lower specific reserves on impaired loans and improved historical loss factors. Specific reserve allocations related to impaired loans were $4.7 million at March 31, 2013, a decrease of $402 thousand or 7.8% from year-end 2012. The decrease was driven primarily by the improvement of a $1.6 million credit secured by a real estate development project whereby a financially strong third party became involved with the project. This action resulted in a $279 thousand reduction in specific allocations to the allowance. Historical loss rates have also improved, as lower recent charge-off activity has replaced higher levels that spiked upward toward the early part of the Company’s rolling three year look-back period used in its allowance for loan losses methodology. The decrease in historical loss rates and charge-off activity relate primarily to stabilization in the value of real estate, which serves as collateral for nearly 90% of the Company’s loan portfolio. The rapid declines in real estate values experienced beginning in 2008 and continuing through 2011 have leveled off, and the allowance for loan losses reflects this improvement.

Nonperforming Loans

Nonperforming loans consist of nonaccrual loans, accruing restructured loans, and loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest.  The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when it is determined that the collection of interest or principal is doubtful, or when a default of interest or principal has existed for 90 days or more, unless such loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Restructured loans occur when a lender, because of economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulty, grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. Restructured loans typically include a reduction of the stated interest rate or an extension of the maturity date, among other possible concessions. The Company gives careful consideration to identifying which of its challenged credits merit a restructuring of terms that it believes will result in maximum loan repayments and mitigate possible losses. Cash flow projections are carefully scrutinized prior to restructuring any credits; past due credits are typically not granted concessions.
 
 
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Nonperforming loans were $54.6 million at March 31, 2013, an increase of $745 thousand or 1.4% compared to $53.9 million at year-end 2012. The high level of nonperforming loans reflects ongoing weaknesses of a slow growing economy, which continues to strain many of the Company’s customers. Nonperforming loans were as follows at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and are presented by loan class.

Nonperforming Loans
(In thousands)
 
March 31,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
Nonaccrual Loans
           
Real Estate:
           
Real estate - construction and land development
  $ 6,693     $ 7,700  
Real estate mortgage - residential
    6,143       6,025  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    14,473       12,878  
Commercial:
               
Commercial and industrial
    608       649  
Lease financing
    47       53  
Consumer:
               
Secured
    29       9  
Unsecured
    1       94  
Total nonaccrual loans
  $ 27,994     $ 27,408  
                 
Restructured Loans
               
Real Estate:
               
Real estate - construction and land development
  $ 6,678     $ 8,736  
Real estate mortgage - residential
    2,953       634  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    16,860       16,940  
Consumer:
               
Unsecured
    38       39  
Total restructured loans
  $ 26,529     $ 26,349  
                 
Past Due 90 Days or More and Still Accruing
               
Real Estate:
               
Real estate mortgage - residential
  $ 82     $ -  
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
    -       103  
Total past due 90 days or more and still accruing
  $ 82     $ 103  
                 
Total nonperforming loans
  $ 54,605     $ 53,860  
                 
Ratio of total nonperforming loans to total loans (net of unearned income)
    5.4 %     5.4 %
 
 
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The most significant components of nonperforming loans include nonaccrual and restructured loans. Activity during 2013 related to these two components was as follows:

(In thousands)
 
Nonaccrual
Loans
   
Restructured
Loans
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
  $ 27,408     $ 26,349  
Loans placed on nonaccrual status
    2,845       -  
Loans restructured
    -       291  
Principal paydowns
    (745 )     (111 )
Transfers to other real estate owned
    (1,262 )     -  
Charge-offs
    (252 )     -  
Balance at March 31, 2013
  $ 27,994     $ 26,529  

The Company’s comprehensive risk-grading and loan review program includes a review of loans to assess risk and assign a grade to those loans, a review of delinquencies, and an assessment of loans for needed charge-offs or placement on nonaccrual status. The Company had loans in the amount of $94.5 million and $102 million at March 31, 2013 and year-end 2012, respectively, which were performing but considered potential problem loans and are not included in the nonperforming loan totals in the table above. These loans, however, are considered in establishing an appropriate allowance for loan losses. The balance outstanding for potential problem credits is mainly a result of ongoing weaknesses in the overall economy that continue to strain many of the Company’s customers. Potential problem loans include a variety of borrowers and are secured primarily by various types of real estate including commercial, construction properties, and residential real estate developments. At March 31, 2013, the five largest potential problem credits were $16.1 million in the aggregate compared to $16.6 million at year-end 2012.

Potential problem loans are identified on the Company’s watch list and consist of loans that require close monitoring by management. Credits may be considered as a potential problem loan for reasons that are temporary or correctable, such as for a deficiency in loan documentation or absence of current financial statements of the borrower. Potential problem loans may also include credits where adverse circumstances are identified that may affect the borrower’s ability to comply with the contractual terms of the loan. Other factors which might indicate the existence of a potential problem loan include the delinquency of a scheduled loan payment, deterioration in a borrower’s financial condition identified in a review of periodic financial statements, a decrease in the value of the collateral securing the loan, or a change in the economic environment in which the borrower operates. Certain loans on the Company’s watch list are also considered impaired and specific allowances related to these loans were established in accordance with the appropriate accounting guidance.

Other Real Estate

Other real estate owned (“OREO”) includes real estate properties acquired by the Company through, or in lieu of, actual foreclosure. At March 31, 2013, OREO was $49.1 million, a decrease of $3.4 million or 6.5% compared to $52.6 million at year-end 2012. OREO activity for 2013 was as follows:

(In thousands)
 
Amount
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
  $ 52,562  
Transfers from loans
    1,374  
Proceeds from sales
    (4,067 )
Net gain on sales
    269  
Write-downs and other decreases, net
    (1,008 )
Balance at March 31, 2013
  $ 49,130  

The decrease in OREO was driven primarily by the sale of three larger-balance properties having an aggregate recorded investment of $2.3 million. This includes two real estate development projects totaling $1.6 million and one residential property of $682 thousand.
 
 
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Deposits

A summary of the Company’s deposits are as follows for the periods indicated.

   
End of Period
   
Average
 
(In thousands)
 
March 31,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
   
Difference
   
(Three Months)
March 31,
2013
   
(Twelve Months)
December 31,
2012
   
Difference
 
Noninterest Bearing
  $ 250,534     $ 254,912     $ (4,378 )   $ 243,251     $ 238,443     $ 4,808  
                                                 
Interest Bearing
                                               
Demand
    304,855       296,931       7,924       299,668       281,076       18,592  
Savings
    319,593       318,302       1,291       323,329       311,724       11,605  
Time
    519,827       540,665       (20,838 )     529,080       588,544       (59,464 )
Total interest bearing
    1,144,275       1,155,898       (11,623 )     1,152,077       1,181,344       (29,267 )
                                                 
Total Deposits
  $ 1,394,809     $ 1,410,810     $ (16,001 )   $ 1,395,328     $ 1,419,787     $ (24,459 )

The decrease in total end of period deposits is mainly due to lower time deposits of $20.8 million or 3.9%. The decrease in time deposits is a result of the Company’s overall liquidity position and reflects a strategy to lower the overall cost of funds, mainly by allowing higher-rate certificates of deposit to roll off or reprice at significantly lower interest rates. Many of those balances have been rolled into either interest bearing or noninterest bearing demand accounts by the customer. As rates have decreased throughout the deposit portfolio, many customers have opted to transfer funds from maturing time deposits or investments from other sources into short-term demand or savings accounts. The Company has not sought out or accepted brokered deposits in the past nor does it have plans to do so in the future.

Borrowed Funds

Total borrowed funds were $202 million at March 31, 2013, relatively unchanged from the prior year-end. Long-term borrowings decreased $2.0 million or 1.1% due to principal repayments related to scheduled maturities of federal home loan bank borrowings. Short-term borrowings increased $1.6 million or 6.7%. Short-term borrowings primarily represent repurchase agreements entered into with commercial depositors and, to a lesser extent, federal funds purchased through relationships with downstream correspondent banks.

LIQUIDITY

The primary source of funds for the Parent Company is the receipt of dividends from its subsidiary banks, cash balances maintained, and borrowings from nonaffiliated sources. Payment of dividends by the Company’s subsidiary banks is subject to certain regulatory restrictions as set forth in national and state banking laws and regulations. In addition, United Bank & Trust Company (“United Bank”) and Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky, Inc. (“Citizens Northern”) each must obtain regulatory approval to declare or pay dividends to the Parent Company as a result of increased capital required in connection with prior regulatory exams. Capital ratios at each of the Company’s four subsidiary banks exceed regulatory established “well-capitalized” status at March 31, 2013 under the prompt corrective action regulatory framework; however, United Bank and Citizens Northern are required to maintain capital ratios at higher levels as outlined in their regulatory agreements.

The Parent Company’s primary uses of cash include the payment of dividends to its preferred and common shareholders, injecting capital into subsidiaries, paying interest expense on borrowings, and paying for general operating expenses. Due to an agreement with its regulators, the Parent Company must obtain regulatory approval prior to making dividend payments on its preferred and common stock and interest payments on its trust preferred borrowings. While regulatory agencies have so far granted approval to all of the Company’s requests to make dividend payments on its preferred stock and interest payments on its trust preferred securities, the Company has not (based on the assessment by Company management of both the Company’s capital position and the earnings of its subsidiaries) sought regulatory approval to pay any dividend on its common stock since the fourth quarter of 2009.  Moreover, the Company will not pay any such dividend on its common stock in any subsequent quarter until the regulator’s assessment of the earnings of the Company’s subsidiaries, and the Company’s assessment of its capital position, both yield the conclusion that the payment of a Company common stock dividend is warranted.
 
 
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The Parent Company had cash balances of $24.2 million at March 31, 2013, a decrease of $592 thousand or 2.4% from $24.8 million at year-end 2012. Significant cash receipts of the Parent Company for the first quarter of 2013 include management fees from subsidiaries of $915 thousand. Significant cash payments by the Parent Company for the same period include $569 thousand for salaries, payroll taxes, and employee benefits and $375 thousand for the payment of dividends on its outstanding preferred stock.

The Company's objective as it relates to liquidity is to ensure that its subsidiary banks have funds available to meet deposit withdrawals and credit demands without unduly penalizing profitability. In order to maintain a proper level of liquidity, the subsidiary banks have several sources of funds available on a daily basis that can be used for liquidity purposes. For assets, those sources of funds include liquid assets that are readily marketable or that can be pledged, or which mature in the near future. These assets primarily include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, and cash flow generated by the repayment of principal and interest on loans and investment securities. For liabilities, sources of funds primarily include the subsidiary banks' core deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and other borrowings, and federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and investment securities are generally a predictable source of funds, deposit outflows and mortgage prepayments are influenced significantly by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition in our local markets.

As of March 31, 2013, the Company had $225 million of additional borrowing capacity under various FHLB, federal funds, and other borrowing agreements. However, there is no guarantee that these sources of funds will continue to be available to the Company, or that current borrowings can be refinanced upon maturity, although the Company is not aware of any events or uncertainties that are likely to cause a decrease in the Company’s liquidity from these sources. The Company’s borrowing capacity has increased $6.3 million or 2.9% since year-end 2012 primarily as a result of additional amounts available from the FHLB.

For the longer term, the liquidity position is managed by balancing the maturity structure of the balance sheet.  This process allows for an orderly flow of funds over an extended period of time.  The Company’s Asset and Liability Management Committee, both at the bank subsidiary level and on a consolidated basis, meets regularly and monitors the composition of the balance sheet to ensure comprehensive management of interest rate risk and liquidity.

Liquid assets consist of cash, cash equivalents, and available for sale investment securities.  At March 31, 2013, consolidated liquid assets were $647 million, a decrease of $21.9 million or 3.3% from year-end 2012.  The decrease in liquid assets was driven primarily by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $18.1 million or 18.9%. The Company’s liquidity position remains elevated mainly as a result of the Company’s overall net funding position and weak loan demand. The overall funding position of the Company changes as loan demand, deposit levels, and other sources and uses of funds fluctuate.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $5.6 million for the first quarter of 2013, an increase of $2.2 million or 63.9% compared to $3.4 million for the same period of 2012. Net cash used in investing activities was $7.0 million and $11.7 million for the first quarter of 2013 and 2012, respectively. The $4.7 million or 40.1% decrease is mainly related to investment securities and loan activity. For investment securities, the Company had net cash inflows of $2.8 million for the first quarter of 2013 compared to net cash outflows of $35.0 million for same quarter a year ago. Net cash outflows for investment securities represent purchases made during the period, net of proceeds from sales, maturities, and calls. Net purchases of investment securities were significantly higher in the prior year and correlate to the overall decrease in loans during 2012 along with investing excess cash into higher yielding investment securities. For loans, the Company had net originations of $11.7 million for the first quarter of 2013 as a result of an increase in demand. For 2012, net principal collections were $21.1 million as paydowns outpaced origination activity.

Net cash used in financing activities was $16.8 million for the first quarter of 2013 compared to net cash inflows of $2.6 million for 2012. The net use of cash for 2013 resulted primarily from a $16.0 million or 1.1% decrease in deposits. For 2012, the net cash inflows relate mainly to a $12.1 million or 0.8% increase in deposits, partially offset by principal repayments of outstanding borrowings of $9.2 million or 3.4%.

Commitments to extend credit are entered into with customers in the ordinary course of providing traditional banking services and are considered in addressing the Company’s liquidity management.  The Company does not expect these commitments to significantly affect its liquidity position in future periods. The Company has not entered into any contracts for financial derivative instruments such as futures, swaps, options, or similar instruments.
 
 
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CAPITAL RESOURCES

Shareholders’ equity was $171 million at March 31, 2013, an increase of $2.6 million or 1.5% compared to $168 million at year-end 2012. The increase is attributed mainly to net income during the quarter of $3.8 million, partially offset by a $931 thousand or 9.9% decrease in the after-tax net unrealized gain on available for sale investment securities and dividends on preferred stock of $375 thousand. The decrease in the unrealized gain on available for sale investment securities was driven by a slight upward movement in mid to longer-term market interest rates between the comparable periods. As market interest rates increase, the value of fixed rate investments falls.

On January 9, 2009, the Company issued 30 thousand shares of Series A, no par value cumulative perpetual preferred stock. The Series A preferred shares pay a cumulative cash dividend quarterly at 5% per annum during the first five years the preferred shares are outstanding and reset to 9% thereafter if not redeemed. The Company’s goal is to repurchase the preferred shares either in whole or in part prior to the dividend rate resetting to 9%, using internally generated cash flows for the potential repurchase. Redemption of the preferred shares is subject to approval by the Company’s banking regulators.

The Parent Company is under no directive by its regulators to raise any additional capital, although it periodically evaluates potential capital raising scenarios. However, no determination has been made as to if or when a capital raise will be completed. Net proceeds from a potential sale of securities could be used for any corporate purpose determined by the Company’s board of directors.

At March 31, 2013, the Company’s tangible capital ratio was 9.44%, an increase of 21 basis points compared to 9.23% at year-end 2012. The tangible capital ratio is defined as tangible equity as a percentage of tangible assets and excludes intangible assets. Tangible common equity to tangible assets, which further excludes outstanding preferred stock, was 7.79% and 7.59% at March 31, 2013 and year-end 2012, respectively. This represents an increase of 20 basis points in the comparison.

Consistent with the objective of operating a sound financial organization, the Company’s goal is to maintain capital ratios well above the regulatory minimum requirements. The Company's capital ratios and the regulatory minimums are as follows as of the dates indicated.

   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
Tier 1
Risk-based
Capital1
   
Total
Risk-based
Capital1
   
Tier 1
Leverage2
   
Tier 1
Risk-based
Capital1
   
Total
Risk-based
Capital1
   
Tier 1
Leverage2
 
Consolidated
    18.14 %     19.40 %     11.57 %     18.27 %     19.53 %     11.24 %
                                                 
Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Company
    18.33       19.59       10.26       17.94       19.20       9.68  
United Bank3
    15.23       16.51       9.79       15.41       16.69       9.45  
First Citizens Bank
    14.16       14.95       10.02       13.57       14.46       9.42  
Citizens Northern3
    12.90       14.14       9.67       12.97       14.22       9.36  
                                                 
Regulatory minimum
    4.00       8.00       4.00       4.00       8.00       4.00  
Well-capitalized status
    6.00       10.00       5.00       6.00       10.00       5.00  

1Tier 1 Risk-based and Total Risk-based Capital ratios are computed by dividing a bank’s Tier 1 or Total Capital, as defined by regulation, by a risk-weighted sum of the bank’s assets, with the risk weighting determined by general standards established by regulation. The safest assets (e.g., government obligations) are assigned a weighting of 0% with riskier assets receiving higher ratings (e.g., ordinary commercial loans are assigned a weighting of 100%).

2Tier 1 Leverage ratio is computed by dividing a bank’s Tier 1 Capital, as defined by regulation, by its total quarterly average assets.

3See Note 11 to the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements included as part of this Form 10-Q for minimum capital ratios required as part of the banks regulatory agreement.
 
 
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Regulatory Agreements

The Parent Company, United Bank, and Citizens Northern are each a party to supervisory agreements with their primary banking regulator. These agreements are summarized in Note 11 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements of this Form 10-Q. These agreements are also discussed in significantly greater detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 under the caption “Capital Resources” in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” The agreement entered into during 2009 between Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Company and its primarily regulator was terminated during the first quarter 2013 as a result of satisfactory compliance.

There have been no changes to the regulatory agreements in 2013. The Company believes it is adequately addressing all issues of the regulatory agreements to which it is subject and is in compliance with those agreements. However, only the respective regulatory agencies can determine if compliance with the applicable regulatory agreements have been met. Regulators continue to monitor the Company’s progress and compliance with the agreements through periodic on-site examinations, regular communications, and quarterly data analysis. The results of these examinations and communications show satisfactory progress toward meeting the requirements included in the regulatory agreements.

The Parent Company maintains cash available to fund a certain amount of additional injections of capital to its bank subsidiaries if required by its regulators. If needed, further amounts in excess of available cash may be funded by future public or private sales of securities, although the Parent Company is currently under no directive by its regulators to raise any additional capital.
 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company uses a simulation model as a tool to monitor and evaluate interest rate risk exposure. The model is designed to measure the sensitivity of net interest income and net income to changing interest rates over future periods. Forecasting net interest income and its sensitivity to changes in interest rates requires the Company to make assumptions about the volume and characteristics of many attributes, including assumptions relating to the replacement of maturing earning assets and liabilities. Other assumptions include, but are not limited to, projected prepayments, projected new volume, and the predicted relationship between changes in market interest rates and changes in customer account balances. These effects are combined with the Company’s estimate of the most likely rate environment to produce a forecast for the next twelve months. The forecasted results are then compared to the effect of a gradual 200 basis point increase and decrease in market interest rates on the Company’s net interest income and net income. Because assumptions are inherently uncertain, the model cannot precisely estimate net interest income and net income or the effect of interest rate changes on net interest income and net income. Actual results could differ significantly from simulated results.

At March 31, 2013, the model indicated that if rates were to gradually increase by 150 basis points during the remainder of the calendar year, then tax equivalent net interest income and net income would increase 4.2% and 12.2%, respectively for the year ending December 31, 2013 when compared to the forecasted results for the most likely rate environment.  The model indicated that if rates were to gradually decrease by 150 basis points over the same period, then tax equivalent net interest income and net income would decrease 2.8% and 7.5%, respectively.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report, and have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were adequate and effective to ensure that all material information required to be disclosed in this report has been made known to them in a timely fashion.

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have also concluded that there were no significant changes during the quarter ended March 31, 2013 in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

As of March 31, 2013, there were various pending legal actions and proceedings against the Company arising from the normal course of business and in which claims for damages are asserted. It is the opinion of management, after discussion with legal counsel, that the disposition or ultimate resolution of such claims and legal actions will not have a material effect upon the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

At various times, the Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. No stated expiration dates have been established under any of the previous authorizations. There were no Company shares purchased during the quarter ended March 31, 2013. There are 84,971 shares that may still be purchased under the various authorizations. However, the Company must be granted permission by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions before it can repurchase or redeem any of its outstanding common or preferred stock as a result of its regulatory agreement.

Item 6.  Exhibits

List of Exhibits
3.1
Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006 (File No. 000-14412)).
   
3.2
Articles of Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation dated January 6, 2009 (incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 13, 2009 (File No. 000-14412)).
   
3.3
Articles of Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation dated November 16, 2009 (incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 17, 2009 (File No. 000-14412)).
   
3.4
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009 (File No. 000-14412)).
   
4.1*
Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of July 21, 2005, between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to unsecured junior subordinated deferrable interest notes that mature in 2035.
   
4.2*
Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated as of July 21, 2005, among Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, as Depositor, Wilmington Trust Company, as Property and Delaware Trustee, the Administrative Trustees (as named therein), and the Holders (as defined therein).
   
4.3*
Guarantee Agreement, dated as of July 21, 2005, between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, as Guarantor, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Guarantee Trustee.
   
4.4*
Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of July 26, 2005, between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to unsecured junior subordinated deferrable interest notes that mature in 2035.
   
4.5*
Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2005, among Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, as Depositor, Wilmington Trust Company, as Property and Delaware Trustee, the Administrative Trustees (as named therein), and the Holders (as defined therein).
   
 
 
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4.6*
Guarantee Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2005, between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, as Guarantor, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Guarantee Trustee.
   
4.7*
Indenture, dated as of August 14, 2007 between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, as Issuer, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to fixed/floating rate junior subordinated debt due 2037.
   
4.8*
Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated as of August 14, 2007, by Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, as Sponsor, Wilmington Trust Company, as Delaware and Institutional Trustee, the Administrative Trustees (as named therein), and the Holders (as defined therein).
   
4.9*
Guarantee Agreement, dated as of August 14, 2007, between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, as Guarantor, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Guarantee Trustee.
   
4.10
Form of Certificate for Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 13, 2009 (File No. 000-14412)).
   
4.11
Letter Agreement, dated January 9, 2009, between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and the United States Treasury, with respect to the issuance and sale of the Series A Preferred Stock and the Warrant, and Securities Purchase Agreement-Standard Terms attached thereto as Exhibit A (incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 13, 2009 (File No. 000-14412)).
   
10.1
Employee Stock Purchase Plan of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (incorporated by reference to Form S-8 effective June 24, 2004 (File No. 333-116801)).
   
10.2
Nonqualified Stock Option Plan of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (incorporated by reference to Form S-8 effective September 8, 1998 (File No. 333-63037)).
   
10.3
Employment agreement dated December 10, 2012 between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and Lloyd C. Hillard, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K/A filed December 26, 2012 (File No. 000-14412)).
   
31.1**
CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
31.2**
CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
32**
CEO & CFO Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
101***
Interactive Data Files
 
*
Exhibit not included pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) and (v) of Regulation S-K. The Company will provide a copy of such exhibit to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

**
Filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

***
As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 are deemed not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 
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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.





 
Date:
May 8, 2013
 
/s/ Lloyd C. Hillard, Jr.
 
       
Lloyd C. Hillard, Jr.
 
       
President and CEO
 
       
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
           
 
Date:
May 8, 2013
 
/s/ Doug Carpenter
 
       
C. Douglas Carpenter
 
       
Executive Vice President, Secretary, and CFO
 
       
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 

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