Form 10-K, 12-31-06

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-K

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

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2006
or

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

Commission File Number 0-14412

 
Farmers Capital Bank Corporation
 
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

Kentucky
 
61-1017851
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

P.O. Box 309, 202 West Main St.
   
Frankfort, Kentucky
 
40601
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (502) 227-1600

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

Common Stock - $.125 per share Par Value
 
The NASDAQ Global Select Market
(Title of each class)
 
(Name of each exchange on which registered)

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

 
None
 
 
(Title of Class)
 

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

Yes o
No x

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

Yes o
No x

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

Yes x
No o

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

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

Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer o
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act)

Yes o
No x

The aggregate market value of the registrant’s outstanding voting stock held by non-affiliates on June 30, 2006 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was $241,670,569 based on the closing price per share of the registrant’s common stock reported on the NASDAQ.

As of March 8, 2007 there were 7,886,240 shares outstanding.

Documents incorporated by reference:

Portions of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement relating to the Registrant’s 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference into Part III.

An index of exhibits filed with this Form 10-K can be found on page 83.

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FARMERS CAPITAL BANK CORPORATION
FORM 10-K
INDEX

     
Page
Part I
     
       
 
Item 1.
4
 
Item 1A.
12
 
Item 1B.
14
 
Item 2.
15
 
Item 3.
16
 
Item 4.
16
       
Part II
     
       
 
Item 5.
16
 
Item 6.
19
 
Item 7.
20
 
Item 7A.
40
 
Item 8.
41
 
Item 9.
75
 
Item 9A.
75
 
Item 9B.
80
       
Part III
     
       
 
Item 10.
80
 
Item 11.
80
 
Item 12.
80
 
Item 13.
80
 
Item 14.
80
       
Part IV
     
       
 
Item 15.
81
       
 
82
 
83

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PART I

Item 1. Business

The disclosures set forth in this item are qualified by Item 1A (“Risk Factors”) and the section captioned “Forward-Looking Statements” in Item 7 (“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”) of this report and other cautionary statements contain elsewhere in this report.

Organization

Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (the “Registrant” or the “Company”) is a financial holding company. The Registrant was originally formed as a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, on October 28, 1982 under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. During 2000, the Company elected to change from a bank holding company to a financial holding company (see discussion in Supervision and Regulation section of this report). The Company’s subsidiaries provide a wide range of banking and bank-related services to customers throughout Central and Northern Kentucky. The bank subsidiaries owned by the Company include Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Co. ("Farmers Bank"), Frankfort, Kentucky; United Bank & Trust Co. ("United Bank"), Versailles, Kentucky; Lawrenceburg National Bank ("Lawrenceburg Bank"), Harrodsburg, Kentucky; First Citizens Bank, Elizabethtown, Kentucky; Farmers Bank and Trust Company ("Farmers Georgetown”), Georgetown, Kentucky; Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky, Inc. (“Citizens Northern”), Newport, Kentucky; and Citizens National Bank of Jessamine County (“Citizens Jessamine”), Nicholasville, Kentucky.

The Company also owns FCB Services, Inc., ("FCB Services"), a nonbank data processing subsidiary located in Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky General Life Insurance Company, Inc., (“Kentucky General Life”), an inactive nonbank insurance agency subsidiary located in Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky General Holdings, LLC, (“Kentucky General”), in Frankfort, Kentucky, which holds a 50% voting interest in KHL Holdings, LLC. KHL Holdings acquired a 100% interest in Kentucky Home Life Insurance Company effective January 1, 2005; Citizens Acquisition Subsidiary Corporation (“Citizens Acquisition”), the one-bank holding Company of Citizens Northern; FFKT Insurance Services, Inc., (“FFKT Insurance”), a captive property and casualty insurance company in Frankfort, Kentucky; and Farmers Capital Bank Trust I and Farmers Capital Bank Trust II, which are unconsolidated trusts established during 2005 to complete the private offering of trust preferred securities.

The Company provides a broad range of financial services to individuals, corporations, and others through its 35 banking locations in 22 communities throughout Central and Northern Kentucky. These services primarily include the activities of lending and leasing, receiving deposits, providing cash management services, safe deposit box rental, and trust activities. Operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated at the subsidiary level. The Company’s chief decision makers monitor the results of the various banking products and services of its subsidiaries. Accordingly, all of the Company’s operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment: commercial and retail banking. As of December 31, 2006, the Company had $1.8 billion in consolidated assets.

Organization Chart

Subsidiaries of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation are indicated in the table that follows. Percentages reflect the ownership interest held by the parent company of each of the subsidiaries. Tier 2 subsidiaries are direct subsidiaries of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation. Tier 3 subsidiaries are direct subsidiaries of the Tier 2 subsidiary listed immediately above them. Tier 4 subsidiaries are direct subsidiaries of the Tier 3 subsidiary listed immediately above them.

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Tier
Entity
1
Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, Frankfort KY
     
2
 
United Bank & Trust Co., Versailles KY 100%
3
   
EV Properties, Inc., Versailles KY 100%
       
2
 
Lawrenceburg National Bank, Harrodsburg KY 100%
     
2
 
Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Co., Frankfort KY 100%
3
   
Farmers Bank Realty Co., Frankfort KY 100%
3
   
Leasing One Corporation, Frankfort KY 100%
3
   
EG Properties, Inc., Frankfort KY 100%
3
   
Austin Park Apartments, LTD, Frankfort KY 99%
3
   
Frankfort Apartments II, LTD, Frankfort KY 99.9%
3
   
Farmers Capital Insurance Corp., Frankfort KY 100%
4
     
Farmers Fidelity Insurance Agency, LLP, Lexington KY 50%
         
2
 
Citizens National Bank of Jessamine County, Nicholasville KY 100%
     
2
 
First Citizens Bank, Elizabethtown KY 100%
3
   
EH Properties, Inc., Elizabethtown KY 100% (Dissolved in January, 2007)
       
2
 
Farmers Bank and Trust Company, Georgetown KY 100%
3
   
Pro Mortgage Partners, LLC, Georgetown KY 100%
       
2
 
FCB Services, Inc., Frankfort KY 100%
     
2
 
Kentucky General Holdings, LLC, Frankfort, KY 100%
3
   
KHL Holdings, LLC, Frankfort KY 45% (equity), 50% (voting)
4
     
Kentucky Home Life Insurance Company, Frankfort KY 100%
         
2
 
Kentucky General Life Insurance Company, Frankfort KY (Inactive)
         
2
 
FFKT Insurance Services, Inc., Frankfort, KY 100%
     
2
 
Citizens Acquisition Subsidiary Corporation, Frankfort, KY 100% (Dissolved in January, 2007)
3
   
Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky, Inc., Newport, KY 100% (Became a Tier 2 subsidiary in January, 2007)
       
2
 
Farmers Capital Bank Trust I, Frankfort, KY 100%
     
2
 
Farmers Capital Bank Trust II, Frankfort, KY 100%


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Farmers Bank, originally organized in 1850, is a state chartered bank engaged in a wide range of commercial and personal banking activities, which include accepting savings, time and demand deposits; making secured and unsecured loans to corporations, individuals and others; providing cash management services to corporate and individual customers; issuing letters of credit; renting safe deposit boxes; and providing funds transfer services. The bank's lending activities include making commercial, construction, mortgage, and personal loans and lines of credit. The bank serves as an agent in providing credit card loans. It acts as trustee of personal trusts, as executor of estates, as trustee for employee benefit trusts and as registrar, transfer agent and paying agent for bond issues. Farmers Bank is the general depository for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and has been for more than 70 years.

Farmers Bank is the largest bank chartered in Franklin County. It conducts business in its principal office and four branches within Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky. Franklin County is a diverse community, including government, commerce, finance, industry, medicine, education and agriculture. The bank also serves many individuals and corporations throughout Central Kentucky. On December 31, 2006, it had total consolidated assets of $598 million, including loans net of unearned income of $327 million. On the same date, total deposits were $433 million and shareholders' equity totaled $37.0 million.

Farmers Bank had six active subsidiaries during 2006: Farmers Bank Realty Co. ("Farmers Realty"), Leasing One Corporation ("Leasing One"), Farmers Capital Insurance Corporation (“Farmers Insurance”), EG Properties, Inc. (“EG Properties”), Austin Park Apartments, LTD (“Austin Park”), and Frankfort Apartments II, LTD (“Frankfort Apartments”).

Farmers Realty was incorporated in 1978 for the purpose of owning certain real estate used by the Company and Farmers Bank in the ordinary course of business. Farmers Realty had total assets of $3.3 million on December 31, 2006.

Leasing One was incorporated in August 1993 to operate as a commercial equipment leasing company. It is located in Frankfort and is currently licensed to conduct business in fourteen states. At year-end 2006, it had total assets of $17.5 million, including leases net of unearned income of $19.1 million.

Farmers Insurance was organized in 1988 to engage in insurance activities permitted to the Company under federal and state law. Farmers Bank capitalized this corporation in December 1998. Farmers Insurance acts as an agent for Commonwealth Land Title Co. At year-end 2006 it had total assets of $949 thousand. Farmers Insurance holds a 50% interest in Farmers Fidelity Insurance Company, LLP (“Farmers Fidelity”). The Creech & Stafford Insurance Agency, Inc., an otherwise unrelated party to the Company, also holds a 50% interest in Farmers Fidelity. Farmers Fidelity is a direct writer of property and casualty coverage, both individual and commercial.

In November 2002 Farmers Bank incorporated EG Properties. EG Properties is involved in real estate management and liquidation for properties repossessed by Farmers Bank. It had total assets of $4.5 million at December 31, 2006.

Farmers Bank is a limited partner in Austin Park and Frankfort Apartments, two low income housing tax credit partnerships located in Frankfort, Kentucky. These investments provide for federal income tax credits to the Company. Farmers Bank’s aggregate investment in these partnerships was $1.4 million at year-end 2006.

On February 15, 1985, the Company acquired United Bank, a state chartered bank originally organized in 1880. It is engaged in a general banking business providing full service banking to individuals, businesses and governmental customers. It conducts business in its principal office and two branches in Woodford County, Kentucky. During 2003 United Bank incorporated EV Properties, Inc. EV Properties is involved in real estate management and liquidation for properties repossessed by United Bank. EV Properties had total assets of $408 thousand at year-end 2006. Based on deposits, United Bank is the second largest bank chartered in Woodford County with total assets of $177 million and total deposits of $153 million at December 31, 2006.

On June 28, 1985, the Company acquired Lawrenceburg Bank, a national chartered bank originally organized in 1885. It is engaged in a general banking business providing full service banking to individuals, businesses and governmental customers. During 1998, it moved its charter and main office to Harrodsburg, Kentucky in Mercer County. Lawrenceburg Bank conducts business at its Harrodsburg site, two branches in Anderson County, Kentucky, and one branch in Mercer County, Kentucky. Based on deposits, the Anderson County branches rank number one in size compared to all banks chartered in Anderson County. Total assets were $179 million and total deposits were $165 million at December 31, 2006.
 
On March 31, 1986, the Company acquired First Citizens Bank, a state chartered bank originally organized in 1964. It is engaged in a general banking business providing full service banking to individuals, businesses and governmental customers. It conducts business at its main office and three branches in Hardin County, Kentucky along with its branch office in Bullitt County, Kentucky. During 2003 First Citizens Bank incorporated EH Properties, Inc. This company, which had total assets of $27 thousand at December 31, 2006, is involved in real estate management and liquidation for properties repossessed by First Citizens Bank. EH Properties was dissolved in January, 2007.

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On October 8, 2004, First Citizens Bank acquired Financial National Electronic Transfer, Inc. (“FiNET”), a data processing company that specializes in the processing of federal benefit payments and military allotments and is headquartered in Radcliff, Kentucky. Effective January 1, 2005 FiNET was merged into First Citizens Bank. These services are now operated using the name of FirstNet.

On November 2, 2006, First Citizens Bank announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the military allotment operation of PNC Bank, National Association based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The operation specializes in the processing of data associated with military allotments and federal benefit payments. The transaction was completed on January 12, 2007.

Based on deposits, First Citizens Bank ranks third in size compared to all banks chartered in Hardin County. Total assets were $224 million and total deposits were $178 million at December 31, 2006.

On June 30, 1986, the Company acquired Farmers Georgetown, a state chartered bank originally organized in 1850. It is engaged in a general banking business providing full service banking to individuals, businesses and governmental customers. During the fourth quarter of 2004 the Company merged its previously acquired Citizens Bank (Kentucky), Inc. (“Citizens Georgetown”) into Farmers Georgetown. During 2006, Farmers Georgetown sold the Bath County branches that it acquired from Citizens Georgetown. Farmers Georgetown conducts business at its principal office and three branches in Scott County, Kentucky and two branches in Fayette County, Kentucky.

On July 16, 2002, Farmers Georgetown incorporated Community Development of Kentucky, Inc. (“CDK, Inc.”) in order to apply to be certified as a Community Development Entity for participation in the New Markets Tax Credit Program (“Program”) as provided by the Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000. The Program is designed to promote economic development in qualified low-income communities as defined by the tax regulations. The Company decided not to participate in the Program and CDK, Inc. was dissolved during 2006. In May 2004, Farmers Georgetown incorporated Pro Mortgage Partners, LLC (“Pro Mortgage”), a mortgage brokerage company established to offer a variety of fixed rate loan products. Pro Mortgage has an office in Georgetown, Danville, and Lexington. At December 31, 2006, Pro Mortgage had total assets of $848 thousand.

Based on deposits, Farmers Georgetown is the largest bank chartered in Scott County with total assets of $322 million and total deposits of $214 million at December 31, 2006.

On June 15, 1987, the Company acquired Horse Cave State Bank, a state chartered bank originally organized in 1926. During 1997, it moved its charter to Glasgow, Kentucky. Subsequent to that approval, Horse Cave State Bank changed its name to Kentucky Banking Centers, Inc. On December 1, 2006, the Company sold Kentucky Banking Centers to Citizens First Corporation, an unrelated company headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

On December 6, 2005, the Company acquired Citizens Bancorp, Inc. (“Citizens Bancorp”) in Newport, Kentucky. Citizens Bancorp was subsequently merged into Citizens Acquisition. Citizens Acquisition is the parent company of Citizens Northern. Citizens Northern is a state chartered bank organized in 1993 and is engaged in a general banking business providing full service banking to individuals, businesses, and governmental customers. It conducts business in its principal office in Newport and four branches in Campbell County, Kentucky, one branch in Boone County, Kentucky and two branches in Kenton County, Kentucky. Based on deposits, Citizens Northern ranks second in size compared to all banks chartered in Campbell County. Total assets were $248 million and total deposits were $195 million at December 31, 2006. Citizens Financial Services, formerly an investment brokerage subsidiary of Citizens Acquisition, was dissolved during 2006. During January, 2007 Citizens Acquisition was merged into the Company, leaving Citizens Northern as a direct subsidiary of the Company.

On October 1, 2006, the Company acquired Citizens National Bancshares (“Citizens Bancshares”), the one-bank holding company of Citizens National Bank of Jessamine County (“Citizens Jessamine”). Citizens Bancshares was subsequently merged into the Company, leaving Citizens Jessamine as a direct subsidiary of the Company. Citizens Jessamine is a national chartered bank organized in 1996 and is engaged in a general banking business providing full service banking to individuals, businesses, and governmental customers. It conducts business in its principal office and three branches in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Based on deposits, Citizens Jessamine ranks first in size compared to all banks chartered in Jessamine County. Total assets were $173 million and total deposits were $136 million at December 31, 2006.

FCB Services, organized in 1992, provides data processing services and support for the Company and its subsidiaries. It is located in Frankfort, Kentucky. During 1994, FCB Services began performing data processing services for nonaffiliated banks. FCB Services had total assets of $2.9 million at December 31, 2006.

Kentucky General Holdings, LLC (“Kentucky General”) was incorporated in November 2004 and holds a 50% voting interest in KHL Holdings, LLC. Effective January 1, 2005 KHL Holdings, LLC purchased Kentucky Home Life Insurance Company (“KHL”). KHL writes credit life and health insurance in Kentucky. The remaining 50% voting interest in KHL Holdings, LLC is held by Hamburg Insurance, LLC, an otherwise unrelated company. Kentucky General had total assets of $2.0 million at December 31, 2006.

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Kentucky General Life was incorporated on June 22, 2000 to engage in insurance activities permitted by federal and state law. This corporation was inactive as of December 31, 2006.

Farmers Capital Bank Trust I and Farmers Capital Bank Trust II are two separate Delaware statutory business trusts sponsored by the Company during 2005. The Company completed two private offerings of trust preferred securities through the Trusts totaling $25.0 million. The Company owns all of the common securities of each of the Trusts. The Company does not consolidate the Trusts into its financial statements.

FFKT Insurance was incorporated during 2005. It is a captive property and casualty insurance company insuring primarily deductible exposures and uncovered liability related to properties of the Company. It had total assets of $2.3 million at December 31, 2006.

Lending

A significant part of the Company’s operating activities include originating loans, approximately 76% of which are secured by real estate at December 31, 2006. Real estate lending primarily includes loans secured by owner-occupied one-to-four family residential properties as well as commercial real estate mortgage loans to developers and owners of other commercial real estate. Real estate lending primarily includes both variable and adjustable rate products. Loan rates on variable rate loans generally adjust upward or downward immediately based on changes in the loan’s index, normally prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal. Rates on adjustable rate loans move upward or downward after an initial fixed term of normally one, three, or five years. However, rate adjustments on adjustable rate loans are made annually after the initial fixed term expires and are indexed primarily to shorter-term Treasury indexes. Generally, variable and adjustable rate loans contain provisions that cap annual increases at a maximum of 100 basis points with lifetime caps of up to 600 basis points and lifetime floors of 100 basis points.

The Company also makes fixed rate commercial real estate loans to a lesser extent with repayment terms generally not exceeding 12 months. The Company’s subsidiary banks make first and second residential mortgage loans secured by real estate not to exceed 90% loan to value without seeking third party guarantees. Commercial real estate loans are made primarily to small and mid-sized businesses, secured by real estate not exceeding 80% loan to value. Other commercial loans are asset based loans secured by equipment and lines of credit secured by receivables and include lending across a diverse range of business types. Commercial lending and real estate construction lending, including commercial leasing, generally includes a higher degree of credit risk than other loans, such as residential mortgage loans. Commercial loans, like other loans, are evaluated at the time of approval to determine the adequacy of repayment sources and collateral requirements. Collateral requirements vary to some degree among borrowers and depend on the borrower’s financial
strength, the terms and amount of the loan, and collateral available to secure the loan. Credit risk results from the decreased ability or willingness to pay by a borrower. Credit risk also results when a liquidation of collateral occurs and there is a shortfall in collateral value as compared to a loans outstanding balance. For construction loans, inaccurate initial estimates of a property’s value could lead to a property having a value that is insufficient to satisfy full payment of the amount of funds advanced for the property. Secured and unsecured consumer loans generally are made for automobiles, boats, and other motor vehicles. In most cases loans are restricted to the subsidiaries' general market area.

Supervision and Regulation

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to comprehensive supervision and regulation that affect virtually all aspects of their operations. These laws and regulations are primarily intended to protect depositors and borrowers and, to a lesser extent, stockholders. Changes in applicable laws or regulations or in the policies of banking and other government regulators may have a material effect on our current or future business. The following summarizes certain of the more important aspects of the relevant statutory and regulatory provisions.
 
Supervisory Authorities
 
The Company is a financial holding company, registered with and regulated by the Federal Reserve Board (“FRB”). Five of its seven subsidiary banks are Kentucky state banks, and as such are subject to supervision, regulation and examination by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and the Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions (“Kentucky Office”). The Company’s two national bank subsidiaries are subject to supervision, regulation and examination by the FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“Comptroller”). The regulatory authorities routinely examine the Company and its subsidiary banks, to monitor their compliance with laws and regulations, financial condition, adequacy of capital and reserves, quality and documentation of loans, payment of dividends, adequacy of systems and controls, credit underwriting and asset liability management, and the establishment of branches. The Company and its subsidiary banks are required to file regular reports with the FRB, the FDIC and the Kentucky Office or Comptroller, as applicable.

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Capital
 
The FRB, the FDIC, the Kentucky Office and the Comptroller require the Company and its subsidiary banks to meet certain ratios of capital to assets in order to conduct their activities. To be well-capitalized, the institutions must generally maintain a Total Capital ratio of 10% or greater, a Tier 1 Capital ratio of 6% or greater, and a leverage ratio of 5% or better. For the purposes of these tests, Tier 1 Capital consists of common equity, retained earnings and a limited amount of qualifying preferred stock, less goodwill and certain core deposit intangibles. Tier 2 Capital consists of non-qualifying preferred stock, certain types of debt and a limited amount of other items. Total Capital is the sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Capital.
 
In measuring the adequacy of capital, assets are generally weighted for risk. Certain assets, such as cash and U.S. government securities, have a zero risk weighting. Others, such as commercial and consumer loans, have a 100% risk weighting. Risk weightings are also assigned for off-balance sheet items such as loan commitments. The various items are multiplied by the appropriate risk-weighting to determine risk-adjusted assets for the capital calculations. For the leverage ratio mentioned above, assets are not risk-weighted.
 
If the institution fails to remain well-capitalized, it will be subject to a series of restrictions that increase as the capital condition worsens. For instance, federal law generally prohibits a depository institution from making any capital distribution, including the payment of a dividend or paying any management fee to its holding company, if the depository institution would be undercapitalized as a result. Undercapitalized depository institutions may not accept brokered deposits absent a waiver from the FDIC, are subject to growth limitations and are required to submit a capital restoration plan for approval, which must be guaranteed by the institution’s parent holding company. Significantly undercapitalized depository institutions may be subject to a number of requirements and restrictions, including orders to sell sufficient voting stock to become adequately capitalized, requirements to reduce total assets, and cessation of receipt of deposits from correspondent banks. Critically undercapitalized institutions are subject to the appointment of a receiver or conservator.
 
All of the Company’s subsidiary banks exceed the minimum Tier 1, Total Capital and leverage ratios and qualify as “well-capitalized” under current regulatory criteria.
 
Expansion and Activity Limitations
 
With prior regulatory approval, the Company may acquire other banks or bank holding companies and its subsidiaries may merge with other banks. Acquisitions of banks located in other states may be subject to certain deposit-percentage, age or other restrictions. In addition, as a financial holding company, the Company and its subsidiaries are permitted to acquire or engage in activities that were not previously permitted for bank holding companies such as insurance underwriting, securities underwriting and distribution, travel agency activities, broad insurance agency activities, merchant banking, and other activities that the FRB determines to be financial in nature or complementary to these activities. The Company has subsidiaries that engage in some of these additional activities, including insurance underwriting and distribution and other activities that are financial in nature. The FRB normally requires some form of notice or application to engage in or acquire companies engaged in such activities. Under the Bank Holding Company Act and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Company is generally prohibited from engaging in or acquiring direct or indirect control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any company engaged in activities other than those referred to above.
 
Limitations on Acquisitions of Bank Holding Companies
 
As a general proposition, other companies seeking to acquire control of a financial holding company such as the Company would require the approval of the FRB under the Bank Holding Company Act. In addition, individuals or groups of individuals seeking to acquire control of a financial holding company such as the Company would need to file a prior notice with the FRB (which the FRB may disapprove under certain circumstances) under the Change in Bank Control Act. Control is conclusively presumed to exist if an individual or company acquires 25% or more of any class of voting securities of the bank holding company. Control may exist under the Change in Bank Control Act if the individual or company acquires 10% or more of any class of voting securities of the bank holding company and no shareholder holds a larger percentage of the subject class of voting securities.
 
Deposit Insurance
 
All of the Company’s subsidiary banks are members of the FDIC, and their deposits are insured by the FDIC’s Deposit Insurance Fund up to the amount permitted by law. The Company’s subsidiary banks are thus subject to FDIC deposit insurance assessments. The FDIC utilizes a risk-based assessment system that imposes insurance premiums based upon a risk matrix that takes into account a bank’s capital level and supervisory rating. The Company was not required to pay any deposit insurance premiums in 2006; however, it is possible that the FDIC could impose assessment rates in the future in connection with declines in the insurance funds or increases in the amount of insurance coverage. An increase in the assessment rate could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s

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earnings, depending on the amount of the increase. Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005, which became law in 2006, the Company received a one-time assessment credit of $1.2 million that can be applied against future premiums, subject to certain limitations. During 2006, the Company paid $158 thousand in Financing Corporation (“FICO”) assessments related to outstanding FICO bonds to the FDIC as collection agent. The FICO is a mixed-ownership government corporation established by the Competitive Equality Banking Act of 1987 whose sole purpose was to function as a financing vehicle for the now defunct Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation.
 
Other Statutes and Regulations
 
The Company and its subsidiary banks are subject to a myriad of other statutes and regulations affecting their activities. Some of the more important are:
 
Anti-Money Laundering. Financial institutions are required to establish anti-money laundering programs that must include the development of internal policies, procedures, and controls; the designation of a compliance officer; an ongoing employee training program; and an independent audit function to test the performance of the programs. The Company and its subsidiary banks are also subject to prohibitions against specified financial transactions and account relationships as well as enhanced due diligence and “know your customer” standards in their dealings with foreign financial institutions and foreign customers. Financial institutions must take reasonable steps to conduct enhanced scrutiny of account relationships in order to guard against money laundering and to report any suspicious transactions. Recent laws provide the law enforcement authorities with increased access to financial information maintained by banks.
 
Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act. The Company’s subsidiary banks are limited in their ability to lend funds or engage in transactions with the Company or other non-bank affiliates of the Company, and all transactions must be on an arms’-length basis and on terms at least as favorable to the subsidiary bank as prevailing at the time for transactions with unaffiliated companies.
 
Dividends. The Company’s principal source of cash flow, including cash flow to pay dividends to its shareholders, is the dividends that it receives from its subsidiary banks. Statutory and regulatory limitations apply to the subsidiary banks’ payments of dividends to the Company as well as to the Company’s payment of dividends to its shareholders. A depository institution may not pay any dividend if payment would cause it to become undercapitalized or if it already is undercapitalized. The federal banking agencies may prevent the payment of a dividend if they determine that the payment would be an unsafe and unsound banking practice. Moreover, the federal agencies have issued policy statements that provide that financial holding companies and insured banks should generally only pay dividends out of current operating earnings.
 
Community Reinvestment Act. The Company’s subsidiary banks are subject to the provisions of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (“CRA”), as amended, and the federal banking agencies’ related regulations, stating that all banks have a continuing and affirmative obligation, consistent with safe and sound operations, to help meet the credit needs for their entire communities, including low and moderate-income neighborhoods. The CRA requires a depository institution’s primary federal regulator, in connection with its examination of the institution or its evaluation of certain regulatory applications, to assess the institution’s record in assessing and meeting the credit needs of the community served by that institution, including low and moderate-income neighborhoods. The regulatory agency’s assessment of the institution’s record is made available to the public.

Insurance Regulation. The Company’s subsidiaries that underwrite or sell insurance products are subject to regulation by the Kentucky Department of Insurance.
 
Consumer Regulation. The activities of the Company and its bank subsidiaries are subject to a variety of statutes and regulations designed to protect consumers. These laws and regulations:
 
 
·
limit the interest and other charges collected or contracted for by all of the Company’s subsidiary banks;

 
·
govern disclosures of credit terms to consumer borrowers;

 
·
require financial institutions to provide information to enable the public and public officials to determine whether a financial institution is fulfilling its obligation to help meet the housing needs of the community it serves;

 
·
prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, creed, or other prohibited factors in extending credit;

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·
require all of the Company’s subsidiary banks to safeguard the personal non-public information of its customers, provide annual notices to consumers regarding the usage and sharing of such information and limit disclosure of such information to third parties except under specific circumstances; and

 
·
govern the manner in which consumer debts may be collected by collection agencies.

 
The deposit operations of the Company’s subsidiary banks are also subject to laws and regulations that:
 
 
·
require disclosure of the interest rate and other terms of consumer deposit accounts;
 
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impose a duty to maintain the confidentiality of consumer financial records and prescribe procedures for complying with administrative subpoenas of financial records; and

 
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govern automatic deposits to and withdrawals from deposit accounts and customers’ rights and liabilities arising from the use of automated teller machines and other electronic banking services.


References under the caption “Supervision and Regulation” to applicable statutes and regulations are brief summaries of portions thereof which do not purport to be complete and which are qualified in their entirety by reference thereto.

Competition

The Company and its subsidiaries compete for banking business with various types of businesses other than commercial banks and savings and loan associations. These include, but are not limited to, credit unions, mortgage lenders, finance companies, insurance companies, stock and bond brokers, financial planning firms, and department stores which compete for one or more lines of banking business. The banks also compete for commercial and retail business not only with banks in Central and Northern Kentucky, but with banking organizations from Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina which have banking subsidiaries located in Kentucky. These competing businesses may possess greater resources and offer a greater number of branch locations, higher lending limits, and may offer other services not provided by the Company. In addition, the Company’s competitors that are not depository institutions are generally not subject to the extensive regulations that apply to the Company and its subsidiary banks. The Company has attempted to offset some of the advantages of its competitors by arranging participations with other banks for loans above its legal lending limits, expanding into additional markets and product lines, and entering into third party arrangements to better compete for its targeted customer base.

The Company competes primarily on the basis of quality of services, interest rates and fees charged on loans, and the rates of interest paid on deposit funds.

The business of the Company is not dependent upon any one customer or on a few customers, and the loss of any one or a few customers would not have a material adverse effect on the Company.

No material portion of the business of the Company is seasonal. No material portion of the business of the Company is subject to renegotiation of profits or termination of contracts or subcontracts at the election of the government, though certain contracts are subject to such renegotiation or termination.

The Company is not engaged in operations in foreign countries.

Employees

As of December 31, 2006, the Company and its subsidiaries had 585 full-time equivalent employees. Employees are provided with a variety of employee benefits. A retirement plan, a profit-sharing (401K) plan, group life insurance, hospitalization, dental, and major medical insurance along with postretirement health insurance benefits are available to eligible personnel. Employees are not represented by a union. Management and employee relations are good.

During 1997, the Company’s Board of Directors approved its Stock Option Plan (“Plan”), which grants certain eligible employees the option to purchase a limited number of the Company’s common stock. The Plan specifies the conditions and terms that the grantee must meet in order to exercise the options. The Company’s shareholders at its annual meeting held on May 12, 1998 subsequently ratified the Plan.

In January 2004, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). The ESPP was subsequently approved by the Company’s shareholders in May 2004, and became effective July 1, 2004. Under the ESPP, in the discretion of the Board of Directors, employees of the Company and its subsidiaries can purchase Company common stock at a discounted price and
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without payment of brokerage costs or other fees and in the process benefit from the favorable tax treatment afforded such plans pursuant to Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code.
 
Available Information

The Company makes available, free of charge through its website (www.farmerscapital.com), its Code of Ethics, its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to these reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after electronically filing such material with the SEC.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Investing in the Company’s common stock is subject to risks inherent to the Company’s business. The material risks and uncertainties that management believes affect the Company are described below. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below together with all of the other information included or incorporated by reference in this report. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties that management is not aware of or focused on or that management currently deems immaterial may also impair the Company’s business operations. This report is qualified in its entirety by these risk factors.
 
If any of the following risks actually occur, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. If this were to happen, the market price of the Company’s common stock could decline significantly, and you could lose all or part of your investment.

Risks associated with unpredictable economic and political conditions may be amplified as a result of limited market area

Commercial banks and other financial institutions are affected by economic and political conditions, both domestic and international, and by governmental monetary policies. Conditions such as inflation, value of the dollar, recession, unemployment, high interest rates, short money supply, scarce natural resources, international disorders, terrorism and other factors beyond our control may adversely affect profitability. In addition, almost all of the Company’s primary business area is located in Central and Northern Kentucky. A significant downturn in this regional economy may result in, among other things, deterioration in the Company’s credit quality or a reduced demand for credit and may harm the financial stability of the Company’s customers. Due to the Company’s regional market area, these negative conditions may have a more noticeable effect on the Company than would be experienced by an institution with a larger, more diverse market area.
 
The Company’s status as a holding company makes it dependent on dividends from its subsidiaries to meet its obligations

The Company is a financial holding company and conducts almost all of its operations through its subsidiaries. The Company does not have any significant assets other than cash, company-owned life insurance and the stock of its subsidiaries. Accordingly, the Company depends on dividends from its subsidiaries to meet its obligations and obtain revenue. The Company’s right to participate in any distribution of earnings or assets of its subsidiaries is subject to the prior claims of creditors of such subsidiaries. Under federal and state law, the Company’s bank subsidiaries are limited in the amount of dividends they may pay to the Company without prior regulatory approval. Also, bank regulators have the authority to prohibit the subsidiary banks from paying dividends if the bank regulators determine the payment would be an unsafe and unsound banking practice.
 
Interest rate volatility could significantly harm the Company’s business

The Company’s results of operations are affected by the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government and the regulatory policies of governmental authorities. A significant component of the Company’s earnings is its net interest income, which is the difference between the income from interest-earning assets, such as loans, and the expense of interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits. A change in market interest rates could adversely affect the Company’s earnings if market interest rates change such that the interest the Company’s subsidiaries pay on deposits and borrowings
Available Information

The Company makes available, free of charge through its website (www.farmerscapital.com), its Code of Ethics, its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to these reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after electronically filing such material with the SEC.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Investing in the Company’s common stock is subject to risks inherent to the Company’s business. The material risks and uncertainties that management believes affect the Company are described below. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below together with all of the other information included or incorporated by reference in this report. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties that management is not aware of or focused on or that management currently deems immaterial may also impair the Company’s business operations. This report is qualified in its entirety by these risk factors.
 
If any of the following risks actually occur, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. If this were to happen, the market price of the Company’s common stock could decline significantly, and you could lose all or part of your investment.

Risks associated with unpredictable economic and political conditions may be amplified as a result of limited market area

Commercial banks and other financial institutions are affected by economic and political conditions, both domestic and international, and by governmental monetary policies. Conditions such as inflation, value of the dollar, recession, unemployment, high interest rates, short money supply, scarce natural resources, international disorders, terrorism and other factors beyond our control may adversely affect profitability. In addition, almost all of the Company’s primary business area is located in Central and Northern Kentucky. A significant downturn in this regional economy may result in, among other things, deterioration in the Company’s credit quality or a reduced demand for credit and may harm the financial stability of the Company’s customers. Due to the Company’s regional market area, these negative conditions may have a more noticeable effect on the Company than would be experienced by an institution with a larger, more diverse market area.
 
The Company’s status as a holding company makes it dependent on dividends from its subsidiaries to meet its obligations

The Company is a financial holding company and conducts almost all of its operations through its subsidiaries. The Company does not have any significant assets other than cash, company-owned life insurance and the stock of its subsidiaries. Accordingly, the Company depends on dividends from its subsidiaries to meet its obligations and obtain revenue. The Company’s right to participate in any distribution of earnings or assets of its subsidiaries is subject to the prior claims of creditors of such subsidiaries. Under federal and state law, the Company’s bank subsidiaries are limited in the amount of dividends they may pay to the Company without prior regulatory approval. Also, bank regulators have the authority to prohibit the subsidiary banks from paying dividends if the bank regulators determine the payment would be an unsafe and unsound banking practice.
 
Interest rate volatility could significantly harm the Company’s business

The Company’s results of operations are affected by the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government and the regulatory policies of governmental authorities. A significant component of the Company’s earnings is its net interest income, which is the difference between the income from interest-earning assets, such as loans, and the expense of interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits. A change in market interest rates could adversely affect the Company’s earnings if market interest rates change such that the interest the Company’s subsidiaries pay on deposits and borrowings increases faster than the interest they collect on loans and investments. Consequently, the Company, along with other financial institutions generally, is sensitive to interest rate fluctuations.

The Company’s results of operations are significantly affected by the ability of its borrowers to repay their loans

Lending money is an essential part of the banking business. However, borrowers do not always repay their loans. The risk of non-payment is affected by:

 
·
credit risks of a particular borrower;

 
·
changes in economic and industry conditions;

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·
the duration of the loan; and

 
·
in the case of a collateralized loan, uncertainties as to the future value of the collateral.

Due to the fact that the outstanding principal balances can be larger for commercial loans than other types of loans, such loans present a greater risk to the Company than other types of loans when non-payment by a borrower occurs.

In addition, consumer loans typically have shorter terms and lower balances with higher yields compared to real estate mortgage loans, but generally carry higher risks of frequency of default than real estate mortgage and commercial loans. Consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower’s continuing financial stability, and thus are more likely to be affected by adverse personal circumstances. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount that can be recovered on these loans.

The Company’s financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected if its allowance for loan losses were not sufficient to absorb actual losses

There is no precise method of predicting loan losses. The Company can give no assurance that the allowance for loan losses of its subsidiaries is or will be sufficient to absorb actual loan losses. Excess loan losses could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Each of the Company’s subsidiary banks attempts to maintain an appropriate allowance for loan losses to provide for estimated losses in its loan portfolio, but there are no guaranties actual future loan losses will not exceed these estimates and allowances. Each subsidiary bank of the Company periodically determines the amount of its allowance for loan losses based upon consideration of several factors, including:

 
·
a regular review of the quality, mix and size of the overall loan portfolio;

 
·
historical loan loss experience;

 
·
evaluation of non-performing loans;

 
·
assessment of economic conditions and their effects on the bank’s existing portfolio; and

 
·
the amount and quality of collateral, including guarantees, securing loans.

Combining Citizens Jessamine or other business entities with the Company’s network of banks may be more difficult, costly or time-consuming than we expect

Citizens Jessamine will continue to operate as an independent bank, albeit within the network of the Company’s existing banking subsidiaries. Bringing Citizens Jessamine within this network will involve converting certain data processing functions from its current format, changing some of the policies and procedures in place at Citizens Jessamine and other integration issues. It is possible that the integration process could result in the loss of key employees or disruption of each company’s ongoing business or inconsistencies in standards, procedures and policies that would adversely affect our ability to maintain relationships with clients and employees or to achieve the anticipated benefits of the merger. If we have difficulties with the integration process, we might not achieve the economic benefits we expect to result from the acquisition. As with any merger of banking institutions, there also may be business disruptions that cause Citizens Jessamine to lose customers or cause customers to take their deposits out of the bank and move their business to other financial institutions.
 
Inability to hire or retain certain key professionals, management and staff could adversely affect our revenues and net income
 
The Company relies on key personnel to manage and operate its business, including major revenue generating functions such as its loan and deposit portfolios. The loss of key staff may adversely affect the Company’s ability to maintain and manage these portfolios effectively, which could negatively affect our revenues. In addition, loss of key personnel could result in increased recruiting and hiring expenses, which could cause a decrease in our net income.
 
The Company’s controls and procedures may fail or be circumvented
 
The Company’s management regularly reviews and updates its internal controls, disclosure controls and procedures, and corporate governance policies and procedures. Any system of controls, however well-designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurances that the objectives of the system of controls are met. Any failure or circumvention of the Company’s controls and procedures or failure to comply with regulations related to controls and procedures could have a material and adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, and financial condition.
 
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Trading volume in the Company’s common stock is less than that of other similar companies
 
The Company’s common stock is listed for trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market. However, the trading volume of the Company’s common stock is less than that of other similar companies. An efficient public trading market is dependent upon the existence in the marketplace of willing buyers and willing sellers of the Company’s common stock at any given time. This existence depends on individual decisions of investors and general economic and market conditions over which the Company has no control. Given the lower trading volume of the Company’s common stock, larger sales volumes of the Company’s common stock could cause the value of the Company’s common stock to decrease.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

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Item 2. Properties

The Company, through its subsidiaries, owns or leases buildings that are used in the normal course of business. The corporate headquarters is located at 202 W. Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky, in a building owned by the Company. The Company’s subsidiaries own or lease various other offices in the counties and cities in which they operate. See the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8, Financial Statement and Supplementary Data, of this Form 10-K for information with respect to the amounts at which bank premises and equipment are carried and commitments under long-term leases.
 
Unless otherwise indicated, the properties listed below are owned by the Company and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006.

Corporate Headquarters
202 - 208 W. Main Street, Frankfort, KY

Banking Offices
 
125 W. Main Street, Frankfort, KY
 
555 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY
 
835 Louisville Road, Frankfort, KY (leased)
 
154 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY
 
1301 US 127 South, Frankfort, KY (leased)
 
200 E. Main Street, Georgetown, KY
 
100 Farmers Bank Drive, Georgetown, KY (leased)
 
100 N. Bradford Lane, Georgetown, KY
 
3285 Main Street, Stamping Ground, KY
 
333 W. Vine Street, Suite 102, Lexington, KY (leased)
 
3098 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY (leased)
 
100 United Bank Drive, Versailles, KY
 
Locust & Green Streets, Versailles, KY
 
206 N. Gratz, Midway, KY
 
128 S. Main Street, Lawrenceburg, KY
 
West Park Shopping Center, Lawrenceburg, KY
 
838 N. College Street, Harrodsburg, KY
 
1035 Ben Ali Drive, Danville, KY (leased)
 
425 W. Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown, KY
 
3030 Ring Road, Elizabethtown, KY
 
111 Towne Drive (Kroger Store) Elizabethtown, KY (leased)
 
232 Redmar Plaza, Radcliff, KY (leased)
 
4810 N. Preston Highway, Shepherdsville, KY
 
103 Churchill Drive, Newport, KY
 
7300 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY
 
164 Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue, KY
 
8730 US Highway 42, Florence, KY
 
34 N. Ft. Thomas Avenue, Ft. Thomas, KY (leased)
 
2911 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY (leased)
 
2006 Patriot Way, Independence, KY
 
2774 Town Center Blvd., Crestview Hills, KY (leased)
 
201 N. Main Street, Nicholasville, KY
 
995 S. Main Street (Kroger Store), Nicholasville, KY (leased)
 
986 N. Main Street, Nicholasville, KY
 
106 S. Lexington Avenue, Wilmore, KY
 

Data Processing Center
102 Byplass Plaza, Frankfort, KY
 
Leasing One Corporation & Farmers Capital Insurance Corporation
201 W. Main Street, Frankfort, KY

The Company considers its properties to be suitable and adequate based on its present needs.


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Item 3. Legal Proceedings

As of December 31, 2006, 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. Management, after discussion with legal counsel, believes that these actions are without merit and that the ultimate liability resulting from these legal actions and proceedings, if any, will not have a material adverse effect upon the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

No matters were submitted during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report to a vote of security holders, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.

PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table provides information with respect to shares of common stock repurchased by the Company during the quarter ended December 31, 2006.

         
Period
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid
per Share
Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced Plans
or Programs
Maximum Number of
Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the Plans
or Programs
October 1, 2006 to October 31, 2006
2,967
$ 34.16
2,967
153,145
November 1, 2006 to November 30, 2006
   130
   33.94
   130
153,015
December 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006
     
153,015
Total
3,097
$  34.15
3,097
 

On January 27, 2003, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 300,000 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. No stated expiration date was established under this plan. Generally, the stock repurchase plan allows the Company to proactively manage its capital position and return excess capital to its shareholders.

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Performance Graph

The following graph sets forth a comparison of the five-year cumulative total returns among the shares of Company Common Stock, the NASDAQ Composite Index ("broad market index") and Southeastern Banks under 1 Billion Market-Capitalization ("peer group index"). Cumulative shareholder return is computed by dividing the sum of the cumulative amount of dividends for the measurement period and the difference between the share price at the end and the beginning of the measurement period by the share price at the beginning of the measurement period. The broad market index includes over 3,000 domestic and international based common shares listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market. The peer group index consists of 40 banking companies in the Southeastern United States. The Company is among the 40 companies included in the peer group index.

                           
   
2001
 
2002
 
2003
 
2004
 
2005
 
2006
 
Farmers Capital Bank Corporation
 
$
100.00
 
$
94.03
 
$
99.97
 
$
125.76
 
$
97.61
 
$
114.84
 
NASDAQ Composite
   
100.00
   
71.97
   
107.18
   
117.07
   
120.50
   
137.02
 
Southeastern Banks Under 1 Billion Market Capitalization
   
100.00
   
119.52
   
169.59
   
202.36
   
206.28
   
240.80
 


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Corporate Address
The headquarters of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation is located at:
202 West Main Street
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

Direct correspondence to:
Farmers Capital Bank Corporation
P.O. Box 309
Frankfort, Kentucky 40602-0309
Phone: (502) 227-1668
www.farmerscapital.com

Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of shareholders of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the main office of Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Co., Frankfort, Kentucky.

Form 10-K
For a free copy of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, please write:

C. Douglas Carpenter, Senior Vice President, Secretary, & Chief Financial Officer
Farmers Capital Bank Corporation
P.O. Box 309
Frankfort, Kentucky 40602-0309
Phone: (502) 227-1668

Web Site Access to Filings
All reports filed electronically by the Company to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports, are available at no cost on the Company’s Web site at www.farmerscapital.com.


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(502) 588-8400
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The Transfer Agent and Registrar for Farmers Capital Bank Corporation is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company.

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
Shareholder Relations
59 Maiden Lane - Plaza Level
New York, NY 10038
PH: 800-937-5449
Fax: 718-236-2641
Email: Info@amstock.com
Website: www.amstock.com


Additional information is set forth under the captions “Shareholder Information” and “Stock Prices” on pages 39 and 40 under Part II, Item 7 and Note 17 in the notes to the Company's 2006 audited consolidated financial statements on pages 67 and 68 of this Form 10-K and is hereby incorporated by reference.

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data

Selected Financial Highlights
                     
                       
December 31,
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
Results of Operations
                               
Interest income
 
$
92,340
 
$
65,651
 
$
55,296
 
$
52,218
 
$
59,695
 
Interest expense
   
41,432
   
24,409
   
16,729
   
17,565
   
22,789
 
Net interest income
   
50,908
   
41,242
   
38,567
   
34,653
   
36,906
 
Provision for loan losses
   
965
   
622
   
856
   
1,895
   
4,095
 
Noninterest income
   
20,459
   
19,867
   
17,164
   
17,179
   
15,797
 
Noninterest expense
   
53,377
   
42,164
   
38,812
   
34,555
   
33,256
 
Income from continuing operations
   
13,665
   
14,532
   
13,064
   
12,267
   
11,861
 
Income from discontinued operations1
   
7,707
   
1,240
   
328
   
696
   
700
 
Net income
   
21,372
   
15,772
   
13,392
   
12,963
   
12,561
 
Per Share Data
                               
Basic:
                               
Income from continuing operations
 
$
1.82
 
$
2.13
 
$
1.94
 
$
1.82
 
$
1.73
 
Net income
   
2.85
   
2.31
   
1.99
   
1.93
   
1.83
 
Diluted:
                               
Income from continuing operations
   
1.82
   
2.12
   
1.93
   
1.81
   
1.72
 
Net income
   
2.84
   
2.30
   
1.98
   
1.92
   
1.82
 
Cash dividends declared
   
1.43
   
1.32
   
1.32
   
1.29
   
1.25
 
Book value
   
22.60
   
20.87
   
19.38
   
18.83
   
18.52
 
Selected Ratios
                               
Percentage of income from continuing operations to:
                               
Average shareholders’ equity (ROE)
   
8.49
%
 
10.81
%
 
10.21
%
 
9.83
%
 
9.48
%
Average total assets2 (ROA)
   
.85
   
1.10
   
1.07
   
1.07
   
1.07
 
Percentage of dividends declared to income from continuing operations
   
78.89
   
61.67
   
68.10
   
70.70
   
72.41
 
Percentage of average shareholders’ equity to average total assets2
   
10.04
   
10.19
   
10.45
   
10.88
   
11.23
 
Total shareholders’ equity
 
$
178,441
 
$
154,236
 
$
131,450
 
$
126,471
 
$
125,773
 
Total assets
   
1,824,366
   
1,673,943
   
1,399,896
   
1,324,341
   
1,280,108
 
Long-term debt
   
87,992
   
75,291
   
51,265
   
53,932
   
55,593
 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
                               
Basic
   
7,511
   
6,831
   
6,737
   
6,727
   
6,870
 
Diluted
   
7,526
   
6,864
   
6,780
   
6,770
   
6,910
 

1Includes gain on disposals of $6,417 during 2006.
2Excludes assets of discontinued operations.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Glossary of Financial Terms

Allowance for loan losses
A valuation allowance to offset credit losses specifically identified in the loan portfolio, as well as management’s best estimate of probable losses in the remainder of the portfolio at the balance sheet date. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, an assessment of the financial condition of individual borrowers, a determination of the value and adequacy of underlying collateral, the condition of the local economy, an analysis of the levels and trends of the loan portfolio, and a review of delinquent and classified loans. Actual losses could differ significantly from the amounts estimated by management.

Dividend payout
Cash dividends paid on common shares, divided by net income.

Basis points
Each basis point is equal to one hundredth of one percent. Basis points are calculated by multiplying percentage points times 100. For example: 3.7 percentage points equals 370 basis points.

Interest rate sensitivity
The relationship between interest sensitive earning assets and interest bearing liabilities.

Net charge-offs
The amount of total loans charged off net of recoveries of loans that have been previously charged off.

Net interest income
Total interest income less total interest expense.

Net interest margin
Taxable equivalent net interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets.

Net interest spread
The difference between the taxable equivalent yield on earning assets and the rate paid on interest bearing funds.

Other real estate owned
Real estate not used for banking purposes. For example, real estate acquired through foreclosure.

Provision for loan losses
The charge against current income needed to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses.

Return on average assets (ROA)
Net income divided by average total assets. Measures the relative profitability of the resources utilized by the Company.

Return on average equity (ROE)
Net income divided by average shareholders’ equity. Measures the relative profitability of the shareholders' investment in the Company.

Tax equivalent basis (TE)
Income from tax-exempt loans and investment securities have been increased by an amount equivalent to the taxes that would have been paid if this income were taxable at statutory rates. In order to provide comparisons of yields and margins for all earning assets, the interest income earned on tax-exempt assets is increased to make them fully equivalent to other taxable interest income investments.

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
The number of shares determined by relating (a) the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares have been outstanding to (b) the total time in that period.

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

The following pages present management’s discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (the “Company”), a financial holding company, and its bank and nonbank subsidiaries. Bank subsidiaries include Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Co. (“Farmers Bank”) in Frankfort, KY and its significant wholly-owned subsidiaries Leasing One Corporation (“Leasing One”) and Farmers Capital Insurance Corporation (“Farmers Insurance”). Leasing One is a commercial leasing company in Frankfort, KY and Farmers Insurance is an insurance agency in Frankfort, KY; Farmers Bank and Trust Company in Georgetown, KY (“Farmers Georgetown”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Pro Mortgage Partners, LLC (“Pro Mortgage”), a mortgage brokerage company offering a variety of fixed rate loan products; First Citizens Bank in Elizabethtown, KY; United Bank & Trust Co. in Versailles, KY; Lawrenceburg National Bank in Harrodsburg, KY; Kentucky Banking Centers, Inc. in Glasgow, KY ("KBC"), which was sold during 2006; Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky, Inc. in Newport, KY (“Citizens Northern”); and Citizens National Bank of Jessamine County in Nicholasville, KY (“Citizens Jessamine”) acquired on October 1, 2006. The Company has three active nonbank subsidiaries, FCB Services, Inc. (“FCB Services”), Kentucky General Holdings, LLC (“Kentucky General”), and FFKT Insurance Services, Inc. (“FFKT Insurance”). FCB Services is a data processing subsidiary located in Frankfort, KY, which provides services to the Company’s banks as well as unaffiliated banks. Kentucky General holds a 50% voting interest in KHL Holdings, LLC, which is the parent company of Kentucky Home Life Insurance Company. FFKT Insurance is a captive property and casualty insurance company insuring primarily deductible exposures and uncovered liability related to properties of the Company. For a complete list of the Company’s subsidiaries, please refer to the discussion under the heading “Organization” included in Part 1, Item 1 of this Form 10-K. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related Notes that follow.

Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. 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 the 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. 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; 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; the capability of the Company to successfully enter into a definitive agreement for and close anticipated transactions; the possibility that acquired entities may not perform as well as expected; 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; 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 expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our opinions or expectations.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In June 2006, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell KBC, its wholly-owned subsidiary based in Glasgow, Kentucky. In addition, Farmers Georgetown entered into a definitive agreement during August 2006 to sell its Owingsville and Sharpsburg branches in Bath County (the “Branches”). These sales were completed during the fourth quarter of 2006. All prior period results included herein have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation which displays the operating results of KBC and the Branches as discontinued operations. These reclassifications had no effect on net income or shareholders’ equity. Unless otherwise noted, this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations relate only to the Company’s continuing operations.

The majority of the Company’s current operations are located in and around the larger population areas of Central and Northern Kentucky. The decision to sell KBC and the Branches allows the Company to focus its resources on geographical areas it has determined to have the highest potential, including new and existing markets.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies
The Company’s audited consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and follow general practices applicable to the banking industry. Application of these principles requires
 
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management to make estimates, assumptions, and judgments 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 reported period. These estimates, assumptions, and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions, and judgments. Certain policies inherently have a greater reliance on the use of estimates, assumptions, and judgments and as such have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported. Estimates, assumptions, and judgments are necessary when assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value, when a decline in the value of an asset warrants an impairment write-down or valuation reserve to be established, or when an asset or liability needs to be recorded contingent upon a future event. Carrying assets and liabilities at fair value inherently results in more financial statement volatility. The fair values and the information used to record valuation adjustments for certain assets and liabilities are based either on quoted market prices or are provided by other third-party sources, when available. When third-party information is not available, valuation adjustments are estimated in good faith by management primarily through the use of internal cash flow modeling techniques.

The most significant accounting policies followed by the Company are presented in Note 1 of the Company’s 2006 audited consolidated financial statements. These policies, along with the disclosures presented in the other financial statement notes and in this management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, provide information on how significant assets and liabilities are valued in the financial statements and how those values are determined. Based on the valuation techniques used and the sensitivity of financial statement amounts to the methods, assumptions, and estimates underlying those amounts, management has identified the determination of the allowance for loan losses and accounting for business acquisitions to be the accounting areas that requires the most subjective or complex judgments, and as such could be most subject to revision as new information becomes available.

The allowance for loan losses represents credit losses specifically identified in the loan portfolio, as well as management's estimate of probable credit losses in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses and the related provision for loan losses is considered a critical accounting estimate because it requires significant judgment and the use of estimates related to the amount and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, estimated losses on pools of homogeneous loans based on historical loss experience, and consideration of current economic trends and conditions, all of which may be susceptible to significant change. The loan portfolio also represents the largest asset group on the consolidated balance sheets. Additional information related to the allowance for loan losses that describes the methodology and risk factors can be found under the captions “Asset Quality” and “Nonperforming Assets” in this management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operation, as well as Notes 1 and 5 of the Company’s 2006 audited consolidated financial statements.

The Company accounts for its business acquisitions as a purchase in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, whereby the purchase price is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value. The excess of the purchase price over estimated fair value of the net identifiable assets is allocated to goodwill. The Company engages third-party appraisal firms to assist in determining the fair values of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Determining fair value of assets and liabilities requires many assumptions and estimates. These estimates and assumptions are sometimes refined subsequent to the initial recording of the transaction with adjustments to goodwill as information is gathered and final appraisals are completed. The changes in these estimates could impact the amount of tangible and intangible assets, including goodwill, and liabilities, ultimately recorded on our balance sheet as a result of an acquisition and could impact our operating results subsequent to such acquisition. We believe that our estimates have been materially accurate in the past.
 
EXECUTIVE LEVEL OVERVIEW

The Company offers a variety of financial products and services at its 35 banking locations in 22 communities throughout Central and Northern Kentucky. The most significant products and services include consumer and commercial lending and leasing, receiving deposits, providing trust services, and offering other traditional banking products and services. The primary goals of the Company are to continually improve profitability and shareholder value, maintain a strong capital position, provide excellent service to our customers through our community banking structure, and to provide a challenging and rewarding work environment for our employees.

The Company generates a significant amount of its revenue, cash flows, and net income from interest income and net interest income, respectively. Interest income is generated by earnings on the Company’s earning assets, primarily loans and investment securities. Net interest income is the excess of the interest income earned on earning assets over the interest expense paid on amounts borrowed to support those earning assets. Interest expense is paid primarily on deposit accounts and other short and long-term borrowing arrangements. The ability to properly manage net interest income under changing market environments is crucial to the success of the Company.

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In assessing the Company’s financial performance in this report, the following items of note should be considered:

 
·
Since 2004, the general trend of the short-term interest rate environment has been upward primarily as a result of short-term interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”). The Fed began to increase the short-term federal funds rate by increments of 25 basis points during the last half of 2004 that continued into 2006. In all, the federal funds rate was increased 125 basis points during 2004, 200 basis points during 2005, and 100 basis points during 2006 and ended the year at 5.25%. The prime interest rate, which significantly impacts the Company’s loan portfolio, moved in a similar manner as the federal funds rate in the periods discussed above. Longer-term yields, such as for the 3, 5, 10, and 20 year treasuries, were also up at year-end 2006 compared to year-end 2005, with the 3, 5, and 10 year notes up 37, 35,  and 32 basis points, respectively and the 20 year bond up 30 basis points. For the Company, this has had a relatively neutral impact on net interest spread in the twelve-month comparison of 2006 compared to 2005. Net interest spread for 2005 was unchanged at 3.32% in the comparable periods. Net interest margin increased 6 basis points to 3.75% from 3.69% due to the impact of noninterest bearing sources of funds used to support the increase in interest earning assets.

 
·
On October 1, 2006, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common shares of Citizens Bancshares. Citizens Bancshares, which was subsequently merged into the Company, was the parent company of Citizens Jessamine before the merger. Citizens Jessamine operates four banking locations in Jessamine County in Central Kentucky. The impact on this acquisition was an immediate increase in loans and deposits of $120 million and $139 million, respectively, to the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The purchase also resulted in an additional $14.6 million and $4.5 million of goodwill and core deposit intangible assets, respectively. The additional core deposit intangible added $255 thousand in amortization expense for the Company in 2006.

 
·
During the fourth quarter of 2006 the Company sold KBC and the Bath County branches of its Farmers Georgetown bank subsidiary. The Company recorded a pretax gain on these sales of $9.8 million. The impact from these sales, which has been classified as discontinued operations, was a decrease in net loans and deposits of $88.6 million and $146 million, respectively.

 
·
On December 6, 2005, the Company acquired Citizens Bancorp in a cash and stock transaction. Citizens Bancorp is the former parent company of Citizens Northern, which has eight banking locations in our Northern Kentucky market. The impact of this acquisition generally resulted in higher income and expense amounts during 2006 compared to 2005 due to the timing of this transaction.
 
 
·
In addition to the four new banking sites acquired in the Citizens Jessamine purchase, the Company replaced one existing site in Elizabethtown and opened new branches in Danville, Independence, and Crestview Hills. Additional sites are anticipated to open during 2007.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Consolidated net income was $21.4 million for 2006, an increase of $5.6 million or 35.5% compared to $15.8 million reported for 2005. Basic and diluted net income per share was $2.85 and $2.84 in 2006, an increase of $.54 or 23.4% (basic) and $.54 or 23.5% (diluted) compared to $2.31 and $2.30 a year earlier. Gains on the disposal of discontinued operations during 2006, net of tax, was $6.4 million.

Income from continuing operations was $13.7 million for 2006, a decline of $867 thousand or 6.0% from $14.5 million for 2005. Basic and diluted income per share from continuing operations was $1.82 for the current twelve months, a decrease of $.31 or 14.6% on a basic per share basis and $.30 or 14.2% on a diluted per share basis compared to a year earlier.

The percentage change in net income in the comparable periods is not proportional to the percentage change in per share earnings due mainly to the effect of an additional 584 thousand shares issued in connection with the December 6, 2005 acquisition of Citizens Bancorp and an additional 464 thousand shares issued in connection with the October 1, 2006 acquisition of Citizens Jessamine. The operating results related to Citizens Bancorp and Citizens Jessamine generally increased reported income and expense line items in the current twelve-month periods compared to a year ago due to the timing of the acquisitions. Net loans and deposits acquired from Citizens Bancorp on the date of purchase were $149 million and $173 million, respectively. Net loans and deposits acquired from Citizens Jessamine on the date of purchase were $120 million and $139 million, respectively.

An increase in net interest income, which was fueled by the Citizens Bancorp and Citizens Jessamine acquisitions, had a significant impact on net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006. Net interest income was $50.9 million for the current year. This represents an increase of $9.7 million or 23.4% compared to 2005. The increase in net interest income is primarily due to higher interest on loans of $24.7 million or 47.0%, partially offset by $13.4 million or 70.2% higher interest expense on deposits. The Citizens
 
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Bancorp acquisition accounted for $6.7 million of the increase in net interest income, including $11.0 million higher interest from loans partially offset by $5.2 million higher interest expense on deposits. The Citizens Jessamine acquisition accounted for $1.4 million of the increase in net interest income in 2006, including $2.2 million higher interest from loans partially offset by $1.2 million higher interest expense on deposits.

The provision for loan losses increased $343 thousand or 55.1% during 2006 compared to a year earlier. The percentage increase is not indicative of a decline in credit quality of the loan portfolio, but rather to a large increase in loan volume. Due to relatively low amounts recorded in the prior year, even a moderate increase in dollars can result in a large percentage change. The increase in the provision for loan losses was also impacted by the Citizens Jessamine acquisition during the fourth quarter of 2006, which accounts for $196 thousand of the increase. The amount of net charge-offs for 2006 remain relatively low at 0.1% of net loans outstanding.
 
Noninterest income was $20.5 million in 2006, up $592 thousand or 3.0% compared to 2005. The increase in noninterest income was driven mainly by higher service charges on deposits of $648 thousand or 7.6%. Non-deposit service charges, commissions, and fees also increased $372 thousand or 16.6% in the comparison. Both line items were fueled by the Citizens Bancorp and Citizens Jessamine acquisitions. The increase in noninterest income also reflects a one-time gain of $700 thousand on the sale of the Company’s credit card portfolio recorded in the first quarter of 2005. Excluding the effect of the one-time gain on the sale of the credit card portfolio in the prior year, noninterest income grew $1.3 million or 6.7% during 2006 compared to 2005.

The Company recorded a loss of $195 thousand on the sale of available for sale investment securities during 2006 compared to a loss of $3 thousand during 2005. Trust department income increased $174 thousand or 10.8% in the comparison. Income from company-owned life insurance was up $154 thousand or 13.0% in 2006 compared to 2005. Allotment processing fees were $55 thousand or 2.1% lower in 2006 due to procedural changes and volume losses related to Hurricane Katrina beginning late in the third quarter of 2005.
 
Noninterest expenses were $53.4 million in 2006, which represents an increase of $11.2 million or 26.6%. The increase in noninterest expenses occurred across a broad range of line items and is generally attributed to the Citizens Bancorp and Citizens Jessamine acquisitions. The most significant increase was salaries and employee benefits, which was up $6.6 million or 29.7% in the comparison. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was primarily driven by an increase in the average number of full time equivalent employees to 546 from 467 and $1.3 million related to the initial-year impact of the adoption of a new paid time off policy for the Company’s employees. Combined other noninterest expenses increased $4.6 million or 23.1% and occurred across a broad range of categories. These increases are generally attributed to the purchases of Citizens Bancorp and Citizens Jessamine. The effective income tax rate was 19.7% for the current twelve-month period compared to 20.7% a year earlier.

Excluding the gain on sale of discontinued operations (net of tax) of $6.4 million, the Company had income from discontinued operations of $1.3 million for 2006. This represents an increase of $50 thousand compared to 2005. As previously disclosed, the Company completed the sale of its KBC subsidiary and the Bath County branches of Farmers Georgetown during the fourth quarter of 2006.

The return on assets (“ROA”) was .85% in 2006, a decrease of 25 basis points from the prior year-end. Noninterest income and noninterest expenses as a percentage of average assets contributed to 23 basis points and 14 basis points, respectively, to the decrease which was partially offset by a 10 basis point lower amount of income tax expense relative to average assets. The return on equity (“ROE”) decreased 232 basis points to 8.49% compared to 10.81% in the prior year. The decrease in ROE is a result of the $867 thousand decrease in income from continuing operations combined with an increase in average equity capital of $26.6 million or 19.8%.

Interest Income

Interest income results from interest earned on earning assets, which primarily include loans and investment securities. Interest income is affected by volume (average balance), composition of earning assets, and the related rates earned on those assets. Total interest income for 2006 was $92.3 million, an increase of $26.7 million or 40.7% from the previous year. The increase in interest income is a result of both higher average asset volumes, primarily loans, and higher average rates earned on earning assets. The increase in average loan balances outstanding resulted from both the Citizens Jessamine and Citizens Northern acquisitions along with internally generated loan growth. Interest income on securities grew as a result of a higher average rate earned on the investments. The Company’s tax equivalent yield on earning assets for the current year was 6.7%, an increase of 90 basis points compared to 5.8% the same period a year ago.

Interest and fees on loans was $77.3 million, an increase of $24.7 million or 47.0% compared to $52.6 million a year earlier. Average loans increased $246 million or 30.6% to $1.1 billion in the comparison fueled by $177 million additional average loan balances outstanding from the Citizens Jessamine and Citizens Northern acquisitions and higher loan demand at our pre-existing bank subsidiaries in what remains a relatively low rate environment. On October 1, 2006, the Company purchased $120 million in loans
 
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related to the Citizens Jessamine acquisition and on December 6, 2005 the Company purchased $149 million in loans related to the Citizens Northern acquisition. A higher average rate earned on loans also contributed to the rise in interest income. New loans and variable rate loans repricing during the current year have generally repriced higher as market interest rates have moved upward. The tax equivalent yield on loans increased 83 basis points to 7.4% from 6.6% in the annual comparison. Interest on taxable securities was $9.0 million, an increase of $1.5 million or 20.6% due to an increase in the average rate earned. The average rate earned on taxable securities increased 67 basis points to 4.3% from 3.6% while the average balance grew $3.4 million or 1.6% to $212 million. Taxable equivalent interest on nontaxable securities decreased $141 thousand or 2.6% due mainly to a 20 basis point lower average rate (TE) earned of 5.8% from 6.0%. Interest on short-term investments, including time deposits in other banks, federal funds sold, and securities purchased under agreements to resell, increased $544 thousand due to an increase in the average rate earned of 113 basis points, which offset lower average balances outstanding of $5.8 million.

Interest Expense

Interest expense results from incurring interest on interest bearing liabilities, which primarily include interest bearing deposits, federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and other borrowed funds. Interest expense is affected by volume, composition of interest bearing liabilities, and the related rates paid on those liabilities. Total interest expense was $41.4 million for 2006, an increase of $17.0 million or 69.7% from the prior year. Interest expense increased as a result of higher average rates paid and higher average interest bearing liabilities outstanding during the current year. The increase in average interest bearing liabilities was impacted by the Citizens Jessamine and Citizens Northern acquisitions. The Company acquired $142 million and $177 million in interest bearing liabilities, primarily deposits, from the Citizens Jessamine and Citizens Northern acquisitions that accounted for $1.2 million and $5.6 million of the increase in total interest expense, respectively. The Company’s cost of funds was 3.4% for 2006, an increase of 90 basis points from 2.5% for the prior year. The higher cost of funds was led by a 156 basis point increase in the average rate paid on federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase, which is reflective of the higher trend in short term market interest rates by the Fed during 2006. The average rate paid for other interest bearing liabilities also moved upward as a result of the overall economic environment.

Interest expense on time deposits, the largest component of total interest expense, increased $9.7 million or 65.9% to $24.3 million. The increase in interest expense on time deposits was equally attributed to a $133.6 million increase in the average outstanding balance to $587 million and a 91 basis point increase in average rates paid to 4.2%. Interest expense on savings deposits and interest bearing demand deposits increased $1.9 million or 72.3% and $1.9 million or 101%, respectively. These increases were due primarily to an increase in the average rate paid on savings and interest bearing demand deposits of 67 basis points and 57 basis points, respectively. Average savings deposits and interest bearing demand deposits increased $30.6 million or 16.8% and $45.9 million or 21.4%, respectively.

Interest expense on federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase increased $1.8 million or 69.0% due mainly to an increase in the average rate paid of 156 basis points to 4.7%. The increase in rate is mainly due to the increase in short term market interest rates by the Fed during 2006. Interest expense on subordinated notes payable to unconsolidated trusts increased to $1.7 million in 2006 from $623 thousand in 2005. The Company completed a private offering of preferred securities through Company-sponsored trusts totaling $25.0 million during July 2005. The increase in interest expense related to the preferred securities is attributed to both the timing of the transaction, which occurred during the middle of 2005, and the rate on the debt that has repriced upward in the current interest rate environment. Interest expense on other borrowed funds consists primarily of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) borrowings. Interest expense on other borrowed funds was $2.8 million, an increase of $700 thousand or 33.6% due to both a $6.3 million or 12.0% increase in the average balance outstanding to $59.1 million and a 76 basis point increase in the average rate paid to 4.8% from 4.0%.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is the most significant component of the Company’s earnings. Net interest income is the excess of the interest income earned on earning assets over the interest paid for funds to support those assets. The two most common metrics used to analyze net interest income are net interest spread and net interest margin. Net interest spread represents the difference between the yields on earning assets and the rates paid on interest bearing liabilities. Net interest margin represents the percentage of net interest income to average earning assets. Net interest margin will exceed net interest spread because of the existence of noninterest bearing sources of funds, principally demand deposits and shareholders’ equity, which are also available to fund earning assets. Changes in net interest income and margin result from the interaction between the volume and the composition of earning assets, their related yields, and the associated cost and composition of the interest bearing liabilities. Accordingly, portfolio size, composition, and the related yields earned and the average rates paid can have a significant impact on net interest spread and margin. The table on the following page represents the major components of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities on a tax equivalent basis. To compare the tax-exempt asset yields to taxable yields, amounts are adjusted to pretax equivalents based on the marginal corporate Federal tax rate of 35%.

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Tax equivalent net interest income was $53.1 million for 2006, an increase of $9.8 million or 22.6% compared to $43.3 million in 2005. The net interest margin was 3.8%, an increase of 6 basis points from 3.7% in the prior year. Net interest spread was unchanged at 3.3%, while the impact of noninterest bearing sources of funds positively impacted net interest margin by 6 basis points. The effect of noninterest bearing sources of funds on net interest margin is reflective of an increasing overall interest rate environment. The effect of noninterest bearing sources of funds on net interest margin typically increases in a rising rate environment.

During 2006, the tax equivalent yield on total earning assets and the cost of funds both increased 90 basis points and ended the year at 6.7% and 3.4%, respectively. This resulted in the net interest spread of 3.3% for year-ends 2006 and 2005 as indicated above. Although the yield on earning assets and the cost of funds both increased 90 basis points, net interest income increased because the earning asset base is greater than the amount of interest bearing liabilities.

The Company remains proactive in management of the rate sensitive components of both its assets and liabilities. This task continues to be challenging due to competitive market factors and the effects of a dynamic interest rate environment, that is, however, still relatively low in a historical context. Beginning in 2004, the Fed increased the short-term federal funds rate five times totaling 125 basis points. This trend continued throughout 2005 and into 2006, with eight additional rate increases totaling 200 basis points in 2005 and four rate increases totaling 100 basis points in 2006. The prime interest rate, which for the Company has a significant impact on interest income on loans, moved in a similar manner to that of the federal funds rate. Predicting the movement of future interest rates is uncertain. During the past year, the average rates on the two most significant components of net interest income for the Company, loans and time deposits, both increased. Should interest rates continue to increase, the Company’s cost of funds may also increase and could continue to increase faster than the yields on earning assets, resulting in even smaller net interest margins. Should interest rates on the Company’s earning assets and interest paying liabilities begin to decline, the Company’s yield on earning assets could potentially decrease faster than its cost of funds.

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Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity: Interest Rates and Interest Differential
               
Years Ended December 31,
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
   
Average
     
Average
 
Average
     
Average
 
Average
     
Average
 
(In thousands)
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
 
Earning Assets
                                                       
Investment securities
                                                       
Taxable
 
$
212,357
 
$
9,025
   
4.25
%
$
208,967
 
$
7,483
   
3.58
%
$
220,518
 
$
7,321
   
3.32
%
Nontaxable1
   
91,413
   
5,278
   
5.77
   
90,758
   
5,419
   
5.97
   
91,060
   
5,721
   
6.28
 
Time deposits with banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
   
62,378
   
2,355
   
3.78
   
68,212
   
1,811
   
2.65
   
40,349
   
472
   
1.17
 
Loans 1,2,3
   
1,051,002
   
77,836
   
7.41
   
805,014
   
52,990
   
6.58
   
735,697
   
43,874
   
5.96
 
Total earning assets
   
1,417,150
 
$
94,494
   
6.67
%
 
1,172,951
 
$
67,703
   
5.77
%
 
1,087,624
 
$
57,388
   
5.28
%
Allowance for loan losses
   
(11,094
)
             
(10,528
)
             
(10,811
)
           
Total earning assets, net of allowance for loan losses
   
1,406,056
               
1,162,423
               
1,076,813
             
Nonearning Assets
                                                       
Cash and due from banks
   
77,509
               
75,302
               
84,674
             
Premises and equipment, net
   
32,029
               
22,759
               
21,403
             
Other assets
   
88,044
               
58,566
               
41,637
             
Assets of discontinued operations
   
129,827
               
148,474
               
131,845
             
Total assets
 
$
1,733,465
             
$
1,467,524
             
$
1,356,372
             
Interest Bearing Liabilities
                                                       
Deposits
                                                       
Interest bearing demand
 
$
260,417
 
$
3,774
   
1.45
%
$
214,548
 
$
1,878
   
.88
%
$
214,150
 
$
1,077
   
.50
%
Savings
   
212,948
   
4,437
   
2.08
   
182,337
   
2,575
   
1.41
   
176,723
   
1,668
   
.94
 
Time
   
587,047
   
24,343
   
4.15
   
453,419
   
14,677
   
3.24
   
390,195
   
10,637
   
2.73
 
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
   
92,092
   
4,348
   
4.72
   
81,318
   
2,573
   
3.16
   
90,092
   
1,293
   
1.44
 
Other borrowed funds
   
84,869
   
4,530
   
5.34
   
64,027
   
2,706
   
4.23
   
54,257
   
2,055
   
3.79
 
Total interest bearing liabilities
   
1,237,373
 
$
41,432
   
3.35
%
 
995,649
 
$
24,409
   
2.45
%
 
925,417
 
$
16,730
   
1.81
%
Noninterest Bearing Liabilities
                                                       
Commonwealth of Kentucky deposits
   
38,627
               
37,978
               
35,875
             
Other demand deposits
   
157,355
               
141,219
               
133,767
             
Other liabilities
   
7,705
               
11,292
               
8,634
             
Liabilities of discontinued operations
   
131,437
               
147,010
               
124,686
             
Total liabilities
   
1,572,497
               
1,333,148
               
1,228,379
             
Shareholders’ equity
   
160,968
               
134,376
               
127,993
             
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
1,733,465
             
$
1,467,524
             
$
1,356,372
             
Net interest income
         
53,062
               
43,294
               
40,658
       
TE basis adjustment
         
(2,154
)
             
(2,052
)
             
(2,091
)
     
Net interest income
       
$
50,908
             
$
41,242
             
$
38,567
       
Net interest spread
               
3.32
%
             
3.32
%
             
3.47
%
Effect of noninterest bearing sources of funds
               
.43
               
.37
               
.27
 
Net interest margin
               
3.75
%
             
3.69
%
             
3.74
%

1
Income and yield stated at a fully tax equivalent basis using the marginal corporate Federal tax rate of 35%.
2
Loan balances include principal balances on nonaccrual loans.
3
Loan fees included in interest income amounted to $2.0 million, $2.1 million, and $1.8 million for 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively.

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The following table is an analysis of the change in net interest income.

Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income (tax equivalent basis)
                   
   
Variance
 
Variance Attributed to
 
Variance
 
Variance Attributed to
 
(In thousands)
 
2006/20051
 
Volume
 
Rate
 
2005/20041
 
Volume
 
Rate
 
Interest Income
                                     
Taxable investment securities
 
$
1,542
 
$
123
 
$
1,419
 
$
162
 
$
(394
)
$
556
 
Nontaxable investment securities2
   
(141
)
 
39
   
(180
)
 
(302
)
 
(19
)
 
(283
)
Time deposits with banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
   
544
   
(167
)
 
711
   
1,339
   
473
   
866
 
Loans2
   
24,846
   
17,586
   
7,260
   
9,116
   
4,333
   
4,783
 
Total interest income
   
26,791
   
17,581
   
9,210
   
10,315
   
4,393
   
5,922
 
Interest Expense
                                     
Interest bearing demand deposits
   
1,896
   
471
   
1,425
   
801
   
2
   
799
 
Savings deposits
   
1,862
   
486
   
1,376
   
907
   
54
   
853
 
Time deposits
   
9,666
   
4,950
   
4,716
   
4,040
   
1,876
   
2,164
 
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
   
1,775
   
375
   
1,400
   
1,280
   
(137
)
 
1,417
 
Other borrowed funds
   
1,824
   
1,010
   
814
   
651
   
396
   
255
 
Total interest expense
   
17,023
   
7,292
   
9,731
   
7,679
   
2,191
   
5,488
 
Net interest income
 
$
9,768
 
$
10,289
 
$
(521
)
$
2,636
 
$
2,202
 
$
434
 
Percentage change
   
100.0
%
 
105.3
%
 
(5.3
)%
 
100.0
%
 
83.5
%
 
16.5
%

1
The changes which 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.
2
Income stated at fully tax equivalent basis using the marginal corporate Federal tax rate of 35%.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income totaled $20.5 million for 2006, an increase of $592 thousand or 3.0% compared to $19.9 million in 2005. Noninterest income represented 18.1% of total revenue at year-end 2006, a decline of 509 basis points from 23.2% for 2005. The decrease in noninterest income as a percentage of total income is attributed to the makeup of the revenue streams of Citizens Bancshares and Citizens Jessamine acquisitions, which are more heavily weighted toward interest income. The increase in noninterest income also reflects a one-time gain of $700 thousand on the sale of the Company’s credit card portfolio recorded in the first quarter of 2005. Excluding the effect of the one-time gain on the sale of the credit card portfolio in the prior year, noninterest income grew $1.3 million or 6.7% during 2006 compared to 2005.

The $592 thousand increase in noninterest income was driven mainly by higher service charges on deposits of $648 thousand or 7.6% and non-deposit service charges, commissions, and fees of $372 thousand or 16.6% in the comparison. Both line items were fueled by the Citizens Bancorp and Citizens Jessamine acquisitions which added an additional $1.2 million in service charges on deposits and $386 thousand in non-deposit service charges, commissions, and fees. The additional $1.2 million in service charges on deposits resulting from these acquisitions offset declines among our pre-existing locations as follows: overdraft fees $266 thousand; Commonwealth of Kentucky $253 thousand; and dormant fees $148 thousand. The additional $386 thousand of non-deposit service charges, commissions, and fees from the acquisitions offset a relatively flat or slight decline in fees among our pre-existing locations occurring across a broad range of line items. The lower fees from the Commonwealth of Kentucky is closely related to the lower correspondent bank fees discussed under the caption “Noninterest Expense” below and is attributed to lower volume.

Trust income was $1.8 million for 2006, an increase of $174 thousand or 10.8% compared to 2005. The increase is mainly attributed the Citizens Bancorp acquisition, which accounted for $134 thousand of the increase. Income from company-owned life insurance was up $154 thousand or 13.0%. Citizens Bancorp accounted for $114 thousand of the increase with the remaining attributed mainly to higher crediting rates on the underlying investments.

A net loss of $195 thousand was recorded on the sale of available for sale investment securities in the current year and is a result of periodic sales of securities for asset/liability management. Allotment processing fees were $2.6 million in 2006, a decline of $55 thousand or 2.1% compared to a year earlier. The decrease is attributed to procedural changes and volume losses related to Hurricane Katrina beginning late during the third quarter of 2005. Other noninterest income was $744 thousand, a decrease of $438 thousand or 37.1% compared to 2005. Excluding the $700 thousand one-time gain on the sale of the Company’s credit card portfolio during 2005, other noninterest income increased $262 thousand or 54.4% in the comparison mainly due to a gain on the sale of a vacant office building for $125 thousand.

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Noninterest Expense

Total noninterest expense was $53.4 million for 2006, an increase of $11.2 million or 26.6% compared to $42.2 million in 2005. The increase in noninterest expense occurred across a broad range of line items and is generally attributed to the Company’s acquisitions and business expansion efforts during 2006. The most significant increases were salaries and employee benefits, which increased $6.6 million or 29.7%, amortization of intangible assets of $1.1 million or 115%, and net occupancy expenses of $913 thousand or 33.2%.

The $6.6 million increase in salaries and employee benefits resulted from an additional 79 average full time equivalent employees (62 from the Citizens Bancorp acquisition), normal salary increases for existing employees, and an increase in benefit costs. Salaries and related payroll taxes increased $5.2 million or 28.9%, with Citizens Bancorp and Citizens Jessamine accounting for $3.8 million or 72.9% of the increase. Also included in the higher salaries and related payroll taxes is an additional $1.3 million related to the initial-year impact of the adoption of a new paid time off policy for employees. Benefit expenses increased $1.3 million or 30.1%, a sharp increase that was boosted by $580 thousand related to Citizens Bancorp and Citizens Jessamine acquisitions. The increase in benefit expenses is mainly attributed to higher health care costs in the current year compared to a year ago. Employee health care claims and the number of employees have increased during the current period compared to the same period a year earlier. Within specified contractual limits, benefit costs move in tandem with their related claims. Noncash compensation expense related to the Company’s nonqualified stock option plan and employee stock purchase plan was $125 thousand. There was no such expense recorded in the comparable period last year since the current period includes the initial recognition of such costs pursuant to SFAS No. 123(R).

Occupancy expense, net of rental income, increased $913 thousand or 33.2% and totaled $3.7 million for 2006. The increase was led by $616 thousand attributed to the Citizens Bancorp and Citizens Jessamine acquisitions along with normal operating increases. Equipment expenses were up $342 thousand or 13.2% to $2.9 million led by a $404 thousand increase attributed to the Citizens Bancorp and Citizens Jessamine acquisitions. Data processing and communications expense was up $819 thousand or 19.7% to $5.0 million. The increase is attributed to the Citizens Bancorp and Citizens Jessamine acquisitions, which added $880 thousand of expense and offset an otherwise modest decline of $61 thousand for the current year. Approximately $570 thousand of the increase in data processing and communication expense is related to data processing expense at Citizens Northern, much of which is expected to decline once Citizens Northern’s processing system is fully converted to the Company’s processing system. Bank franchise taxes increased $454 thousand or 33.0% led by $313 thousand attributed to the Citizens Bancorp and Citizens Jessamine acquisitions. Correspondent bank fees declined $191 thousand or 21.6% and is correlated to the decline in service charges and fees on deposits related to the Commonwealth of Kentucky noted under the caption “Noninterest Income” above. Amortization of intangibles was up $1.1 million or 115% resulting from additional core deposit intangible amortization at Citizens Northern and Citizens Jessamine of $1.3 million. Other noninterest expenses were $8.3 million, an increase of $1.2 million or 16.4% compared to the prior year. The increase in other noninterest expenses was mainly attributed to the Citizens Bancorp and Citizens Jessamine acquisitions.

Income Tax

Income tax expense for 2006 was $3.4 million, a decrease of $431 thousand or 11.4% from the previous year. The effective tax rate was 19.7% for the current year, a decline of 96 basis points from 20.7% in 2005. The decrease in the effective tax rate is due to lower revenues from taxable sources and an increase in revenue from nontaxable insurance activities.

Income From Discontinued Operations

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, was $7.7 million for 2006, an increase of $6.5 million compared to $1.2 million in 2005. Income from operations for 2006 was $1.3 million, up $50 thousand or 3.9% from 2005. The gain on disposal of discontinued operations was $6.4 million, net of tax, during 2006. Basic and diluted income per share from discontinued operations was $1.03 and $1.02, respectively, for 2006, an increase of $.85 and $.84 compared to $.18 a year earlier. The increase in basic and diluted earning per share from discontinued operations is primarily attributed to the gain on disposal in the current year.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Total assets related to continuing operations were $1.8 billion at December 31, 2006, up $294 million or 19.2% from the prior year-end. The composition of the Company’s significant assets changed as follows: a $25.8 million or 19.7% increase in cash and cash equivalents; a $234 million or 24.6% increase in net loans; and a $14.4 million or 50.6% increase in goodwill. The changes within the asset groups correlate to the overall funding position of the Company. An increase in primary funding sources was led by a $263 million or 22.1% increase in deposits and an increase in FHLB borrowings of $20.0 million. Payment of the prior year-end accrued purchase price of Citizens Bancorp of $21.8 million was offset primarily by a $17.5 million decline in federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell. Shareholders’ equity increased $24.2 million or 15.7% to $178 million at year-end 2006.

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Management of the Company considers it noteworthy to understand the relationship between the Company’s principal subsidiary, Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Co., and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Farmers Bank provides various services to state agencies of the Commonwealth. As the depository for the Commonwealth, checks are drawn on Farmers Bank by these agencies, which include paychecks and state income tax refunds. Farmers Bank also processes vouchers of the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program for the Cabinet for Human Resources. The Bank’s investment department also provides services to the Teacher’s Retirement systems. As the depository for the Commonwealth, large fluctuations in deposits are likely to occur on a daily basis. Therefore, reviewing average balances is important to understanding the financial condition of the Company.

On an average basis, total assets from continuing operations were $1.6 billion for 2006, an increase of $285 million or 21.6% from year-end 2005 mainly due to the Citizens Bancorp and Citizens Jessamine acquisitions. Average earning assets, primarily loans and securities, were $1.4 billion for 2006, an increase of $244 million or 20.8% compared to 2005. Average earning assets represent 88.4% of total average assets from continuing operations on December 31, 2006, a decrease of 55 basis points compared to 88.9% at year-end 2005.

Loans

Loans, net of unearned income, totaled $1.2 billion on December 31, 2006, an increase of $235 million or 24.4% from $963 million at year-end 2005. Higher balances were recorded throughout much of the loan portfolio, with the exception of lease financing. The Citizens Jessamine acquisition accounted for $122 million or 51.7% of the increase in loans; the remaining increase is attributed to internally generated loan growth of $113 million or 11.8% compared to $963 million at year-end 2005. Real estate lending increased $215 million or 31.0% in the comparison, led by $97.8 million attributed to Citizens Jessamine. Real estate mortgage loans make up 61.2% of the total net loans outstanding at December 31, 2006 and increased $127 million or 21.0% compared to a year earlier. Real estate construction loans nearly doubled, with Citizens Jessamine accounting for $30.1 million or 34.1% of the $88.1 million increase from a year ago. Commercial, financial, and agricultural loans increased $23.8 million or 13.7% to $198 million with Citizens Jessamine contributing $19.2 million or 80.5% of the increase. Installment loans were relatively unchanged at year-end 2006 compared to 2005. Lease financing was $33.5 million at year-end 2006, a decline of $4.5 million or 11.9%. On average, loans represented 74.2% of earning assets during 2006 compared to 68.6% for 2005. When loan demand declines, the available funds are redirected to lower earning temporary investments or investment securities, which typically involve a decrease in credit risk and lower yields.

The composition of the loan portfolio, net of unearned income, is summarized in the table below.

                                           
(In thousands)
December 31,
 
2006
  %   
2005
 
 %
 
2004
  %   
2003
  %   
2002
  %   
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
 
$
197,613
   
16.5
%
$
173,797
   
18.1
%
$
119,004
   
15.3
%
$
99,291
   
14.7
%
$
98,392
   
14.8
%
Real estate - construction
   
176,779
   
14.7
   
88,693
   
9.2
   
62,111
   
8.0
   
44,622
   
6.6
   
54,177
   
8.2
 
Real estate mortgage - residential
   
381,081
   
31.8
   
331,508
   
34.4
   
280,869
   
36.2
   
245,737
   
36.4
   
229,990
   
34.7
 
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
   
351,793
   
29.4
   
274,411
   
28.5
   
210,701
   
27.2
   
192,541
   
28.5
   
182,281
   
27.5
 
Installment
   
57,116
   
4.8
   
56,169
   
5.8
   
63,684
   
8.2
   
58,274
   
8.6
   
61,932
   
9.3
 
Lease financing
   
33,454
   
2.8
   
37,993
   
4.0
   
39,348
   
5.1
   
35,372
   
5.2
   
36,730
   
5.5
 
Total
 
$
1,197,836
   
100.0
%
$
962,571
   
100.0
%
$
775,717
   
100.0
%
$
675,837
   
100.0
%
$
663,502
   
100.0
%

The following table presents commercial, financial, and agricultural loans and real estate construction loans outstanding at December 31, 2006 which, based on remaining scheduled repayments of principal, are due in the periods indicated.

Loan Maturities
                   
   
Within
 
After One But
 
After
     
(In thousands)
 
One Year
 
Within Five Years
 
Five Years
 
Total
 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
 
$
89,589
 
$
58,312
 
$
49,712
 
$
197,613
 
Real estate - construction
   
120,894
   
47,883
   
8,002
   
176,779
 
Total
 
$
210,483
 
$
106,195
 
$
57,714
 
$
374,392
 

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The table below presents commercial, financial, and agricultural loans and real estate construction loans outstanding at December 31, 2006 that are due after one year, classified according to sensitivity to changes in interest rates.

Interest Sensitivity
           
   
Fixed
 
Variable
 
(In thousands)
 
Rate
 
Rate
 
Due after one but within five years
 
$
60,426
 
$
45,769
 
Due after five years
   
14,787
   
42,927
 
Total
 
$
75,213
 
$
88,696
 

Asset Quality

The Company’s loan portfolio is subject to varying degrees of credit risk. Credit risk is mitigated by diversification within the portfolio, limiting exposure to any single customer or industry, standard lending policies and underwriting criteria, and collateral requirements. The Company maintains policies and procedures to ensure that the granting of credit is done in a sound and consistent manner. This includes policies on a company-wide basis that require certain minimum standards to be maintained. However, the policies also permit the individual subsidiary companies authority to adopt standards that are no less stringent than those included in the company-wide policies. Credit decisions are made at the subsidiary bank level under guidelines established by policy. The Company’s internal audit department performs loan reviews at each subsidiary bank during the year. This loan review evaluates loan administration, credit quality, documentation, compliance with Company loan standards, and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a consolidated and subsidiary basis.

The provision for loan losses represents charges made to earnings to maintain an allowance for loan losses at an adequate level based on credit losses specifically identified in the loan portfolio, as well as management’s best estimate of probable loan losses in the remainder of the 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.

Management estimates the allowance balance required using a risk-rated methodology. Many factors are considered when estimating the allowance. These include, but are not limited to, past loan loss experience, an assessment of the financial condition of individual borrowers, a determination of the value and adequacy of underlying collateral, the condition of the local economy, an analysis of the levels and trends of the loan portfolio, and a review of delinquent and classified loans. The allowance for loan losses consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired or loans otherwise classified as substandard or doubtful. The general component covers non-classified 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 risk-rated methodology includes segregating watch list and past due loans from the general portfolio and allocating specific reserves to these loans depending on their status. For example, watch list loans, which may be identified by the internal loan review risk-rating system 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 three components having similar risk characteristics as follows: commercial loans, consumer loans, and real estate loans. Each of these components is assigned a loss percentage based on their respective 12-quarter historical loss percentage. Additional allocations to the allowance may then be made for subjective factors, such as those mentioned above, as determined by senior managers who are knowledgeable about these matters.

While management considers the allowance for loan losses to be adequate based on the information currently available, additional adjustments to the allowance may be necessary due to changes in the factors noted above. Borrowers may experience difficulty in periods of economic deterioration, and the level of nonperforming loans, charge-offs, and delinquencies could rise and require additional increases in the provision. Also, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examinations, periodically review the allowance for loan losses. These reviews could result in additional adjustments to the provision based upon their judgments about relevant information available during their examination.

The provision for loan losses was $965 thousand in 2006, an increase of $343 thousand or 55.1% compared to $622 thousand for 2005. Total net charge-offs for the Company decreased $905 thousand or 45.1% for year-end 2006 compared to 2005 and were as follows for 2006: commercial, financial, and agricultural loans $224 thousand, real estate lending $119 thousand, installment loans $545 thousand, and lease financing $213 thousand. The decrease in net charge-offs for 2006 compared to 2005 were as follows: commercial, financial, and agriculture $8 thousand or 3.4%; real estate lending $103 thousand or 46.4%; installment loans $449 thousand or 45.2%; and lease financing $345 thousand or 61.8%. The decline in net charge-offs on installment loans is attributed to a higher amount during
 
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 2005 related to the acquisition of Citizens Georgetown during 2004 along with an unusually high volume of lower dollar consumer loans charged-off at one of our bank subsidiaries during 2005. The decrease in net charge-offs related to lease financing is mainly attributed to a high dollar single credit in the manufacturing industry that was charged-off during 2005. Net charge-offs equaled 0.1% of average loans for 2006, a decline of 15 basis points compared to the prior year-end. The allowance for loan losses, which included an increase of $1.1 million as a result of the Citizens Bancshares acquisition, was $12.0 million at year-end 2006 and represented 1.0% of loans net of unearned income at year-end 2006 compared to 1.1% at year-end 2005. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans was 278% and 238% at year-end 2006 and 2005, respectively. Management continues to emphasize collection efforts and evaluation of risks within the portfolio. The composition of the Company’s loan portfolio continues to be diverse with no significant concentration to any individual or industry.

The table below summarizes the loan loss experience for the past five years.

                       
Years Ended December 31, (In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
Balance of allowance for loan losses at beginning of year
 
$
11,069
 
$
11,043
 
$
10,088
 
$
9,931
 
$
9,570
 
Acquisition of Citizens National Bancshares
   
1,066
                         
Acquisition of Citizens Bancorp, Inc.
         
1,410
                   
Acquisition of Citizens Bank (Kentucky), Inc.
               
2,005
             
Loans charged off:
                               
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
   
486
   
301
   
678
   
171
   
336
 
Real estate
   
200
   
288
   
462
   
650
   
2,668
 
Installment loans to individuals
   
839
   
1,254
   
1,115
   
898
   
949
 
Lease financing
   
254
   
602
   
113
   
385
   
144
 
Total loans charged off
   
1,779
   
2,445
   
2,368
   
2,104
   
4,097
 
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
                               
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
   
262
   
69
   
119
   
73
   
62
 
Real estate
   
81
   
66
   
89
   
47
   
71
 
Installment loans to individuals
   
294
   
260
   
229
   
227
   
226
 
Lease financing
   
41
   
44
   
25
   
19
   
5
 
Total recoveries
   
678
   
439
   
462
   
366
   
364
 
Net loans charged off
   
1,101
   
2,006
   
1,906
   
1,738
   
3,733
 
Additions to allowance charged to expense
   
965
   
622
   
856
   
1,895
   
4,094
 
Balance at end of year
 
$
11,999
 
$
11,069
 
$
11,043
 
$
10,088
 
$
9,931
 
Average loans net of unearned income
 
$
1,051,002
 
$
805,014
 
$
735,697
 
$
663,442
 
$
634,985
 
Ratio of net charge-offs during year to average loans, net of unearned income
   
.10
%
 
.25
%
 
.26
%
 
.26
%
 
.59
%

The following table presents an estimate of the allocation of the allowance for loan losses by type for the date indicated. Although specific allocations exist, the entire allowance is available to absorb losses in any particular category.

Allowance For Loan Losses
                       
December 31, (In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
 
$
2,223
 
$
2,840
 
$
2,108
 
$
2,068
 
$
3,436
 
Real estate
   
6,497
   
5,849
   
6,206
   
5,560
   
4,517
 
Installment loans to individuals
   
2,316
   
1,601
   
1,634
   
1,478
   
1,550
 
Lease financing
   
963
   
779
   
1,095
   
982
   
428
 
Total
 
$
11,999
 
$
11,069
 
$
11,043
 
$
10,088
 
$
9,931
 

Nonperforming Assets

Nonperforming assets for the Company include nonperforming loans, other real estate owned, and other foreclosed assets. Nonperforming loans consist of nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days on which interest is still accruing, and restructured loans. Generally, 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 90 days or more, unless such loan is well secured and in the process of collection.

Nonperforming assets totaled $9.4 million at year-end 2006, a decrease of $4.1 million or 30.1% compared to 2005. The decrease is primarily due to a $3.8 million or 42.7% decline in other real estate owned and $334 thousand or 7.2% lower nonperforming loans. The decrease in other real estate owned includes liquidation during 2006 of $4.9 million of the underlying real estate collateral that previously secured loans to a financially troubled builder. The decline in nonperforming loans includes lower nonaccrual loans of $807 thousand or 35.6%, partially offset by $473 thousand or 19.8% higher balance of loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing. The decrease in nonaccrual loans was led by a decline of $768 thousand to a single borrower, of which $475 thousand was transferred to
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the Company through foreclosure and subsequently liquidated. The increase in loans 90 days or more past due was driven up primarily by three individual credits totaling $1.3 million and offset declines throughout much of the portfolio. Nonperforming loans represent .4% of loans net of unearned income at year-end 2006, a decrease of one basis point from .5% compared to year-end 2005. Information pertaining to nonperforming loans and assets is presented in the table below.

                       
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
Loans accounted for on nonaccrual basis
 
$
1,462
 
$
2,269
 
$
4,990
 
$
4,823
 
$
15,474
 
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing
   
2,856
   
2,383
   
2,831
   
3,235
   
3,558
 
Total nonperforming loans
   
4,318
   
4,652
   
7,821
   
8,058
   
19,032
 
Other real estate owned
   
5,031
   
8,786
   
3,719
   
1,662
   
282
 
Other foreclosed assets
   
54
   
21
   
32
   
218
   
60
 
Total nonperforming assets
 
$
9,403
 
$
13,459
 
$
11,572
 
$
9,938
 
$
19,374
 

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. At December 31, 2006, temporary investments were $41.2 million, a decrease of $18.3 million or 30.8% compared to $59.5 million at year-end 2005. In 2006, temporary investments averaged $62.4 million, a decline of $5.8 million or 8.6% from year-end 2005. The decrease is primarily a result of the Company’s net funding position, which includes, but is not limited to, the following: a $21.8 million cash payment during the first quarter of 2006 for the purchase of Citizens Bancorp; a $15.3 million cash payment for the purchase of Citizens Jessamine; proceeds from the sale of KBC of $19.9 million; and higher loan demand and increased deposits. Temporary investments are reallocated as loan demand and other investment alternatives present the opportunity.

Investment Securities

The investment securities portfolio is comprised primarily of U.S. government-sponsored agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, and tax-exempt securities of states and political subdivisions. Total investment securities were $334 million on December 31, 2006, an increase of $5.6 million or 1.7% from year-end 2005. The increase in investment securities was boosted by an additional $13.4 million outstanding at year-end 2006 attributed to the Citizens Jessamine acquisition.

The funds made available from maturing or called bonds have been redirected as necessary to fund higher yielding loan growth, reinvested to purchase additional investment securities, or otherwise employed to improve the composition of the balance sheet. The purchase of nontaxable obligations of states and political subdivisions is one of the primary means of managing the Company’s tax position. The impact of the alternative minimum tax related to the Company’s ability to acquire tax-free obligations at an attractive yield is routinely monitored.

Investment securities averaged $304 million in total for the current year, up $4.0 million or 1.3%. The increase in average investment securities occurred almost entirely in the taxable portfolio. The Company had a net unrealized loss on available for sale investment securities of $2.0 million at December 31, 2006 compared to a net unrealized loss of $2.7 million at year-end 2005. The $678 thousand improvement in the current period is due primarily to the impact of changing economic conditions. In addition, sector and maturity allocation for the reinvestment of matured or called bonds allowed for a decrease in the portfolio’s duration. Given the year over year change in market interest rates, this decrease in duration brought the portfolio closer to par value.

On December 31, 2006, available for sale securities made up 97.7% of the total investment securities, up from 95.9% from a year earlier. U.S. government-sponsored agencies were $142 million and $124 million at year-end 2006 and 2005, respectively. This represents 43.4% of the total available for sale securities and 42.4% of the total portfolio at year-end 2006. At year-end 2005, U.S. Government-sponsored agencies made up 39.3% of the total available for sale securities and 37.6% of the total portfolio. Obligations of states and political subdivisions in the available for sale and held to maturity portfolio were $88.1 million and $7.8 million, respectively at December 31, 2006. This represents 27.0% and 100% of the available for sale and held to maturity portfolio, respectively. Mortgage-backed securities in the available for sale portfolio were $86.7 million at year-end 2006, a decrease of $11.3 million or 11.5% from year-end 2005. Mortgage-backed securities accounted for 26.6% and 31.1% of the available for sale securities portfolio at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The Company realized a net loss of $195 thousand from the sale of available for sale investment securities during 2006, an increase of $192 thousand compared to a net realized loss of $3 thousand during 2005. The increase in the net loss on the sale of available for sale investment securities was due to higher sales activity from normal asset/liability management.

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The following table summarizes the carrying values of investment securities on December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004. The investment securities are divided into available for sale and held to maturity securities. Available for sale securities are carried at the estimated fair value and held to maturity securities are carried at amortized cost.

               
December 31,
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Available
for Sale
 
Held to
Maturity
 
Available
for Sale
 
Held to
Maturity
 
Available
for Sale
 
Held to
Maturity
 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies
 
$
141,832
       
$
123,684
       
$
109,517
       
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
   
88,147
 
$
7,788
   
86,031
 
$
13,610
   
81,154
 
$
17,885
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
86,716
         
98,025
         
108,772
       
U.S. Treasury securities
   
484
         
104
                   
Money market mutual funds
   
1,396
         
925
                   
Equity securities
   
7,910
         
6,298
         
5,222
       
Total
 
$
326,485
 
$
7,788
 
$
315,067
 
$
13,610
 
$
304,665
 
$
17,885
 

The following table presents an analysis of the contractual maturity and tax equivalent weighted average interest rates of investment securities at December 31, 2006. For purposes of this analysis, available for sale securities are stated at fair value and held to maturity securities are stated at amortized cost. Equity securities in the available for sale portfolio consist primarily of restricted FHLB and Federal Reserve Board stocks, which have no stated maturity and are not included in the maturity schedule that follows.

Available for Sale
                   
       
After One But
 
After Five But
     
   
Within One Year
 
Within Five Years
 
Within Ten Years
 
After Ten Years
 
(In thousands)
 
Amount
 
Rate
 
Amount
 
Rate
 
Amount
 
Rate
 
Amount
 
Rate
 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies
 
$
88,317
   
4.8
%
$
43,857
   
4.4
%
$
8,675
   
5.3
%
$
983
   
5.4
%
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
   
805
   
7.0
   
25,116
   
6.7
   
52,785
   
5.0
   
9,441
   
6.4
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
19,941
   
4.5
   
19,290
   
4.8
   
31,199
   
4.7
   
16,286
   
5.1
 
U.S. Treasury securities
   
151
   
5.1
   
333
   
4.9
                         
Money market mutual funds
   
1,396
   
4.8
                                     
Total
 
$
110,610
   
4.7
%
$
88,596
   
5.3
%
$
92,659
   
4.9
%
$
26,710
   
5.7
%

Held to Maturity
                   
       
After One But
 
After Five But
     
   
Within One Year
 
Within Five Years
 
Within Ten Years
 
After Ten Years
 
(In thousands)
 
Amount
 
Rate
 
Amount
 
Rate
 
Amount
 
Rate
 
Amount
 
Rate
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
$
3,778
   
6.9
%
$
2,885
   
6.8
%
$
0
   
0
%
$
1,125
   
6.3
%

The calculation of the weighted average interest rates for each category is based on the weighted average costs of the securities. The weighted average tax rates on exempt states and political subdivisions are computed based on the marginal corporate Federal tax rate of 35%.

Deposits

The Company’s primary source of funding for its lending and investment activities results from its customer deposits, which consist of noninterest and interest bearing demand, savings, and time deposits. On December 31, 2006, deposits were $1.5 billion, an increase of $263 million or 22.1% from year-end 2005. The increase in deposits was led by additional year-end 2006 balances at Citizens Jessamine of $136 million along with an increase of $127 million or 10.7% from pre-existing banking locations. The increase in the deposit portfolio was made up of a $203 million or 20.2% increase in interest bearing deposits combined with a $59.7 million or 32.6% increase in noninterest bearing deposits. The increase in interest bearing deposits include higher time deposits of $185 million or 35.1%, higher savings deposits of $15.6 million or 7.4%, and higher interest bearing demand deposits of $2.9 million or 1.1%. The increase in each deposit category, particularly savings deposits, was positively impacted by the Citizens Jessamine acquisition, which added $114 million in interest bearing deposits at year-end 2006 as follows: time deposits $65.6; savings deposits $39.8 million; and interest bearing demand $8.5 million. End of period noninterest bearing deposits grew mainly as a result of $47.1 million higher deposits related to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and an additional $22.0 million resulting from the Citizens Jessamine acquisition.

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Average total deposits were $1.3 billion for 2006, an increase of $227 million or 22.0% compared to 2005. Increases in average deposits were consistent throughout the entire deposit portfolio as follows: noninterest bearing demand of $16.8 million or 9.4%; interest bearing demand of $45.9 million or 21.4%; savings accounts of $30.6 million or 16.8%; and time deposits of $134 million or 29.5%. The Citizens Northern and Citizens Jessamine acquisitions boosted average deposits by $166 million and $35.0 million, respectively, as follows: noninterest bearing demand $16.4 million and $5.9 million; interest bearing demand $45.5 million and $2.0 million; savings deposits $28.0 million and $9.9 million; and time deposits $76.0 million and $17.2 million.

During 2006, total average interest bearing deposits were $1.1 billion, an increase of $210 million or 24.7% from $850 million for 2005. Average noninterest bearing deposits were $196 million, an increase of $16.8 million or 9.4% from $179 million in the prior year.

A summary of average balances and rates paid on deposits follows.

               
Years Ended December 31,
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Average
Balance
 
Average
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Average
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Average
Rate
 
Noninterest bearing demand
 
$
195,982
       
$
179,197
       
$
169,642
       
Interest bearing demand
   
260,417
   
1.45
%
 
214,548
   
.88
%
 
214,150
   
.50
%
Savings
   
212,948
   
2.08
   
182,337
   
1.41
   
176,723
   
.94
 
Time
   
587,047
   
4.15
   
453,419
   
3.24
   
390,195
   
2.73
 
Total
 
$
1,256,394
   
2.59
%
$
1,029,501
   
1.85
%
$
950,710
   
1.41
%

Maturities of time deposits of $100,000 or more outstanding at December 31, 2006 are summarized as follows.

       
(In thousands)
 
Amount
 
3 months or less
 
$
35,542
 
Over 3 through 6 months
   
37,231
 
Over 6 through 12 months
   
89,610
 
Over 12 months
   
52,986
 
Total
 
$
215,369
 

Short-term Borrowings

Short-term borrowings primarily consist of federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase with year-end balances of $67.9 million, $71.3 million, and $59.6 million in 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively. Such borrowings are generally on an overnight basis. Other short-term borrowings consist of FHLB borrowings totaling $8.0 million, 0, and $1.0 million at year-end 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively, and demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury under the treasury tax and loan note option account totaling $777 thousand, $779 thousand, and $791 thousand in 2006, 2005, and 2004 respectively. A summary of short-term borrowings is as follows.
 
               
(In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Amount outstanding at year-end
 
$
76,718
 
$
72,115
 
$
61,349
 
Maximum outstanding at any month-end
   
98,926
   
166,550
   
122,671
 
Average outstanding
   
94,703
   
82,030
   
91,053
 
Weighted average rate at year-end
   
4.55
%
 
3.89
%
 
2.09
%
Weighted average rate during the year
   
4.74
   
3.16
   
1.44
 

Long-term Borrowings

Prior to 2005, substantially all of the Company’s long-term borrowings consisted of FHLB advances to the Company’s subsidiary banks. These advances are secured by restricted holdings of FHLB stock that the banks are required to own as well as certain mortgage loans as required by the FHLB. Such advances are made pursuant to several different credit programs, which have their own interest rates and range of maturities. Interest rates on FHLB advances are generally fixed and range between 2.32% and 7.10%, with a weighted average rate of 4.51%, and maturities of up to 14 years. Approximately $21.0 million of the total long-term advances from the FHLB are convertible to a floating interest rate. These advances may convert to a floating interest rate indexed to three-month LIBOR only if LIBOR equals or exceeds 7%. At year-end 2006, the three-month LIBOR was 5.36%. FHLB advances are generally used to increase the Company’s lending activities and to aid the efforts of asset and liability management by utilizing various repayment options offered by the FHLB. Long-term advances from the FHLB totaled $61.2 million at December 31, 2006, an increase of $12.0 million or 24.4% from year-end 2005.

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In July 2005, the Company completed two private offerings of trust preferred securities through two separate Delaware statutory trusts sponsored by the Company. Farmers Capital Bank Trust I (“Trust I”) sold $10.0 million of preferred securities and Farmers Capital Bank Trust II (“Trust II”) sold $15.0 million of preferred securities (Trust I and Trust II are hereafter collectively referred to as the “Trusts”). The proceeds from the offering were used to fund the cash portion of the Citizens Bancorp acquisition. The Company owns all of the common securities of each of the Trusts.

The Trusts used the proceeds from the sale of preferred securities, plus capital contributed to establish the trusts, to purchase the Company’s subordinated notes in amounts and bearing terms that parallel the amounts and terms of the respective preferred securities. The subordinated notes mature in 2035 and bear a floating interest rate (current three-month LIBOR plus 150 basis points in the case of the notes held by Trust I and current three-month LIBOR plus 165 basis points in the case of the notes held by Trust II). Interest on the notes is payable quarterly.

The subordinated notes are redeemable in whole or in part, without penalty, at the Company’s option on or after September 30, 2010 and mature on September 30, 2035. The notes are junior in right of payment of all present and future senior indebtedness. At December 31, 2005, the balance of the subordinated notes payable to Trust I and Trust II was $10.3 million and $15.5 million respectively. The interest rates in effect as of the last determination date in 2006 were 6.87% and 7.02% for Trust I and Trust II, respectively.

Contractual Obligations

The Company is contractually obligated to make payments as follows.

       
   
Payments Due by Period
 
 
Contractual Obligations (In thousands)
 
 
Total
 
Less Than
One Year
 
One to Three
Years
 
Three to Five
Years
 
More Than Five
Years
 
Long-term debt
 
$
61,174
 
$
20,447
 
$
20,841
 
$
5,806
 
$
14,080
 
Subordinated notes payable
   
25,774
                     
25,774
 
Unfunded postretirement benefit obligations
   
4,701
   
383
   
813
   
902
   
2,603
 
Operating leases
   
4,494
   
613
   
1,017
   
760
   
2,104
 
Capital lease obligations
   
1,044
   
232
   
480
   
332
       
Total
 
$
97,187
 
$
21,675
 
$
23,151
 
$
7,800
 
$
44,561
 
 
Long-term FHLB debt represents FHLB advances pursuant to several different credit programs. Long-term FHLB debt and subordinated notes payable are more fully described under the caption “Long-Term Borrowings” above and in Note 8 of the Company’s 2006 audited consolidated financial statements. Payments for borrowings in the table above do not include interest. Postretirement benefit obligations are actuarially determined and estimated based on various assumptions. Estimates can vary significantly each year due to changes in significant assumptions. Capital lease obligations represent amounts relating to the acquisition of data processing hardware and software. Operating leases include standard business equipment used in the Company’s day-to-day business as well as the lease of certain branch sites. Operating lease terms generally range from one to five years, with the ability to extend certain branch site leases at the Company’s option. Payments related to leases are based on actual payments specified in the underlying contracts.

Effects of Inflation

The majority of the Company’s assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. Therefore, the Company differs greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investments in nonmonetary assets, such as fixed assets and inventories. However, inflation does have an important impact on the growth of assets in the banking industry and on the resulting need to increase equity capital at higher than normal rates in order to maintain an appropriate equity to assets ratio. Inflation also affects other noninterest expense, which tends to rise during periods of general inflation.

Management believes the most significant impact on financial and operating results is the Company’s ability to react to changes in interest rates. Management seeks to maintain an essentially balanced position between interest sensitive assets and liabilities in order to protect against the effects of wide interest rate fluctuations.

Market Risk Management

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market prices and rates. The Company’s market risk is comprised primarily of interest rate risk created by its core banking activities of extending loans and receiving deposits. The Company’s success is largely dependent upon its ability to manage this risk. Interest rate risk is defined as the exposure of the Company’s net interest income to adverse movements in interest rates. Although the Company manages other risks, such as credit and liquidity risk,
 
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management considers interest rate risk to be its most significant risk, which could potentially have the largest and a material effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. A sudden and substantial change in interest rates may adversely impact the Company’s earnings to the extent that the interest rates earned on assets and paid on liabilities do not change at the same speed, to the same extent, or on the same basis. Other events that could have an adverse impact on the Company’s performance include changes in general economic and financial conditions, general movements in market interest rates, and changes in consumer preferences. The Company’s primary purpose in managing interest rate risk is to effectively invest the Company’s capital and to manage and preserve the value created by its core banking business.

The Company has a Corporate Asset and Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”). ALCO monitors the composition of the balance sheet to ensure comprehensive management of interest rate risk and liquidity. ALCO also provides guidance and support to each ALCO of the Company’s subsidiary banks and is responsible for monitoring risks on a company-wide basis. ALCO has established minimum standards in its asset and liability management policy that each subsidiary bank must adopt. However, the subsidiary banks are permitted to deviate from these standards so long as the deviation is no less stringent than that of the Corporate policy.

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 during the next twelve months. 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 or 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 December 31, 2006, the model indicated that if rates were to gradually increase by 200 basis points over the next twelve months, then net interest income (TE) and net income would increase 5.2% and 12.9%, respectively, compared to forecasted results. The model indicated that if rates were to gradually decrease by 200 basis points over the next twelve months, then net interest income (TE) and net income would decrease 2.3% and 5.6%, respectively, compared to forecasted results.

In the current relatively low interest rate environment, it is not practical or possible to reduce certain deposit rates by the same magnitude as rates on earning assets. The average rate paid on some of the Company’s deposits remains below 2%. This situation magnifies the model’s predicted results when modeling a decrease in interest rates, as earning assets with higher yields have more of an opportunity to reprice at lower rates than lower-rate deposits.

LIQUIDITY

Liquidity measures the ability to meet current and future cash flow needs as they become due. For financial institutions, liquidity reflects the ability to meet loan requests, to accommodate possible outflows in deposits, and to capitalize on interest rate market opportunities. A financial institution's ability to meet its current financial obligations is dependent upon the structure of its balance sheet, its ability to liquidate assets, and its access to alternative sources of funds. The Company’s goal is to meet its funding needs by maintaining a level of liquid funds through its asset/liability management.

The Company uses a liquidity ratio to help measure its ability to meet its cash flow needs. This ratio is monitored by ALCO at both the bank level and on a consolidated basis. The liquidity ratio is based on current and projected levels of sources and uses of funds. This measure is useful in analyzing cash needs and formulating strategies to achieve desired results. For example, a low liquidity ratio could indicate that the Company’s ability to fund loans might become more difficult. A high liquidity ratio could indicate that the Company may have a disproportionate amount of funds in low yielding assets, which is more likely to occur during periods of sluggish loan demand. The Company’s liquidity position was lower at year-end 2006 compared to year-end 2005, but remains within ALCO guidelines and considered by management to be at an adequate level.

At the Parent Company level, liquidity is primarily affected by the receipt of dividends from its subsidiary banks (see Note 17 of the Company’s 2006 audited consolidated financial statements), cash balances maintained, and borrowings from nonaffiliated sources. The Parent Company’s primary uses of cash include the payment of dividends to shareholders, repurchasing its common stock, business acquisitions, interest expense on borrowings, and paying for general operating expenses.

The primary source of funds for the Parent Company is the receipt of dividends from its subsidiary banks. As of December 31, 2006, combined retained earnings of the subsidiary banks were $60.9 million, of which $25.7 million was available for the payment of dividends to the Parent Company without obtaining prior approval from bank regulatory agencies. As a practical matter, payment of future dividends is also subject to the maintenance of other capital ratio requirements. Management expects that in the aggregate, its
 
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subsidiary banks will continue to have the ability to dividend adequate funds to the Parent Company. In addition, the Parent Company has a $15.0 million unsecured line of credit with an unrelated financial institution available for general corporate purposes. This line of credit matures on June 5, 2007 and bears interest at the three-month LIBOR rate plus 125 basis points.

The Parent Company had cash balances of $11.1 million at year-end 2006, a decrease of $21.0 million or 65.4% from the prior year-end. The decrease in cash at the Parent Company is due primarily to cash payment to Citizens Bancorp shareholders of the cash portion of the purchase price that was accrued at year-end 2005. Other significant cash flows of the Parent Company during 2006 include the receipt of $9.1 million in dividends from its subsidiaries and the payment of $9.6 million in dividend to its shareholders. Each of the Company’s subsidiary banks continued to maintain “well capitalized” status as defined by the FDIC subsequent to their dividend payments. The Parent Company also received $19.9 million in proceeds from the disposal of KBC, which was partially offset by the cash portion of the purchase of Citizens Jessamine of $15.0 million.

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. Those sources of funds include the subsidiary banks' core deposits, consisting of both business and nonbusiness deposits; cash flow generated by repayment of principal and interest on loans and investment securities; FHLB 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 December 31, 2006, the Company had $193 million in additional borrowing capacity under various FHLB, federal funds, and other borrowing agreements.

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 ALCOs, both at the bank subsidiary level and on a consolidated basis, meet 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 December 31, 2006, liquid assets totaled $483 million, a $37.2 million or 8.3% increase compared to the prior year-end. Cash and equivalents increased $25.8 million or 19.7% combined with an $11.4 million or 3.6% in available for sale investment securities in the comparison. The increase in cash and cash equivalents is due mainly to the overall net funding position of the Company, which changes as loan demand, deposit levels, and other sources and uses of funds fluctuate.

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities was $21.5 million in 2006, an increase of $2.5 million or 13.0% from $19.0 million in the prior year. Net cash used in continuing investing activities was $135 million during 2006 compared to $17.9 million a year earlier. The $117 million increase in the comparison is attributed mainly to an increase in net loans originated for investment of $75.0 million and the Company’s acquisition activity that contributed $31.2 million in the comparison. The most significant item of acquisition activity was the purchase of Citizens Bancorp. During 2005, the Company purchased Citizens Bancorp in which $21.8 million of the cash purchase price was paid during 2006. This transaction resulted in net cash acquired during 2005 of $10.6 million. The cash outflow during 2006 combined with the cash inflow during 2005 accounts for $32.5 million of the additional acquisition activity in the year-end comparison. Net cash provided by continuing financing activities totaled $130 million for the year 2006 compared to $52.1 million during 2005. This represents an increase in cash flows of $77.4 million in the comparison and is due primarily to a net increase in internally generated deposit activity of $93.8 million partially offset by an $18.1 million net decrease in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase activity during the comparable periods.

In January 2007, First Citizens closed on its transaction to acquire the Military Allotment operation of PNC Bank, National Association in a cash transaction for $13.7 million. First Citizens acquired intangible assets in the form of a customer list and goodwill. It also recorded a core deposit intangible in connection with receiving approximately $11.0 million in deposits from PNC in the transaction. First Citizens will integrate the acquired Military Allotment operation into its existing allotment operations, which specializes in the processing of federal benefit payments and military allotments.

Information relating to off-balance sheet arrangements, which for the Company comprise of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit, is disclosed in Note 14 of the Company’s 2006 audited consolidated financial statements. These transactions are entered into in the ordinary course of providing traditional banking services and are considered in managing the Company’s liquidity position. The Company does not expect these commitments to significantly affect the 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 $178 million on December 31, 2006 compared to $154 million on December 31, 2005. This represents an increase of $24.2 million or 15.7% in the year-end comparisons. In addition to net income of $21.4 million, other significant changes in shareholders’ equity during 2006 included $15.0 million of common stock issued in connection with the Citizens Jessamine acquisition, $10.8 million of dividends declared, $1.5 million related to stock option compensation, and $820 thousand of treasury stock purchases. Accumulated other comprehensive income decreased $2.5 million during 2006 and was driven by the after-tax effect of $3.1 million related to the implementation of SFAS No. 158, which records the change in the funded status of the Company’s defined benefit postretirement benefit plans.

Under current regulatory requirements, accumulated other comprehensive amounts related to the net unrealized gain or loss on securities available for sale and the funded status of the Company’s defined benefit postretirement benefit plans do not impact regulatory capital; therefore, they are not included in the risk-based capital or leverage ratios.

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 as of December 31, 2006, the regulatory minimums, and the regulatory standard for a well-capitalized institution are as follows.

           
   
Farmers Capital
Bank Corporation
 
Regulatory
Minimum
 
Tier 1 risk-based
   
12.23
%
 
4.00
%
Total risk-based
   
13.17
   
8.00
 
Leverage
   
8.47
   
4.00
 

The capital ratios of each subsidiary bank were in excess of the applicable minimum regulatory capital ratio requirements at December 31, 2006.

The table below is an analysis of dividend payout ratios and equity to asset ratios for the previous five years.

                       
Years Ended December 31,
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
Percentage of dividends declared to income from continuing operations
   
78.89
%
 
61.67
%
 
68.10
%
 
70.70
%
 
72.41
%
 
Percentage of average shareholders’ equity to average total assets1
   
10.04
   
10.19
   
10.45
   
10.88
   
11.23
 
1Excludes assets of discontinued operations.

Share Buy Back Program

In January 2003, the Company announced that it intended to purchase up to 300,000 additional shares of its outstanding common stock. This was in addition to the stock purchase plans announced in July 2000 and November 1998 to purchase 500,000 and 400,000 shares, respectively. The Company has purchased 149,000 shares pursuant to the January 2003 announcement. Purchases are dependent on market conditions and there is no guarantee as to the number of shares to be purchased by the Company. Shares would be used for general corporate purposes. Consistent with the objective of maximizing shareholder value, the Company considers the purchase of its outstanding shares in a given price range to be a good investment of the Company’s available funds. At the time of the most recent announcement, the Company had purchased nearly all of the previously authorized shares.

Shareholder Information

As of February 21, 2007, the Company had 2,909 shareholders of record.

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Stock Prices

Farmers Capital Bank Corporation's stock is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC exchange in the Global Select Market tier, with sales prices reported under the symbol: FFKT. The table below lists the stock prices and dividends declared for 2006 and 2005.

Stock Prices
               
   
High
 
Low
 
Dividends Declared
 
2006
                   
Fourth Quarter
 
$
36.98
 
$
32.40
 
$
.44
 
Third Quarter
   
34.59
   
29.78
   
.33
 
Second Quarter
   
32.82
   
29.25
   
.33
 
First Quarter
   
33.54
   
30.59
   
.33
 
                     
2005
                   
Fourth Quarter
 
$
33.73
 
$
28.54
 
$
.33
 
Third Quarter
   
35.85
   
30.61
   
.33
 
Second Quarter
   
34.64
   
31.75
   
.33
 
First Quarter
   
41.25
   
32.90
   
.33
 

The closing price per share of common stock on December 29, 2006, the last trading day of the Company’s fiscal year, was $34.13. Dividends declared per share were $1.43 and $1.32 for 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Please refer to the caption “Recently Issued But Not Yet Effective Accounting Standards” in Note 1 of the Company’s 2006 audited consolidated financial statements.

2005 Compared to 2004

Consolidated net income for 2005 was $15.8 million, an increase of $2.4 million or 17.8% compared to $13.4 million for 2004. Basic and diluted net income per share for 2005 was $2.31 and $2.30, respectively. This represents an increase of $.32 or 16.1% and 16.2% on a basic and diluted basis, respectively. Income from continuing operations for 2005 was $14.5 million, an increase of $1.5 million or 11.2% from $13.1 million in 2004. Basic and diluted income from continuing operation for 2005 was $2.13 and $2.12, respectively compared to $1.94 and $1.93 in 2004. This represents an increase of $.19 or 9.8% on a basic and diluted basis.

For 2005, the Company reported a $2.7 million or 6.9% increase in net interest income and a lower provision for loan losses of $234 thousand. Net noninterest expense (noninterest expense in excess of noninterest income) grew $649 thousand and the provision for income taxes was up $792 thousand.

The general trend of the short-term interest rate environment for 2005 was upward primarily as a result of short-term interest rate increases by the Fed. The Fed began to increase the short-term federal funds rate by increments of 25 basis points during the last half of 2004 that continued into 2005. In all, the federal funds rate was increased 125 basis points during 2004 and an additional 200 basis points during 2005 and stood at 5.25% at year-end 2005. Longer-term yields, such as for the 3, 5, 10, and 20 year treasuries, were generally up at year-end 2005 compared to year-end 2004, with the 3, 5, and 10 year notes up 112, 72, and 15 basis points, respectively, while the 20 year bond yield dipped 24 basis points. For the Company, this has had a tightening effect on net interest margin and spread in the comparison. Net interest margin for 2005 decreased 5 basis points to 3.69% from 3.74% led by a 15 basis point decline in net interest spread to 3.32% from 3.47%.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to Part II, Item 7 under the caption “Market Risk Management” on pages 36 and 37 of this Form 10-K.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING

The management of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation has the responsibility for preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements and for their integrity and objectivity. The statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The consolidated financial statements include amounts that are based on management's best estimates and judgments. Management also prepared other information in the annual report and is responsible for its accuracy and consistency with the financial statements.

The Company’s 2006 consolidated financial statements have been audited by Crowe Chizek and Company LLC independent accountants. Management has made available to Crowe Chizek and Company LLC all financial records and related data, as well as the minutes of Boards of Directors’ meetings. Management believes that all representations made to Crowe Chizek and Company LLC during the audit were valid and appropriate.






   
G. Anthony Busseni
C. Douglas Carpenter
President and CEO
Senior Vice President, Secretary, and CFO
   
   
March 12, 2007
 


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Board of Directors and Shareholders
Farmers Capital Bank Corporation
Frankfort, Kentucky

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 12, 2007 expressed an adverse opinion.


Crowe Chizek and Company LLC
Louisville, Kentucky
March 12, 2007


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Consolidated Balance Sheets

           
December 31, (In thousands, except share data)
 
2006
 
2005
 
Assets
             
Cash and cash equivalents:
             
Cash and due from banks
 
$
115,640
 
$
71,496
 
Interest bearing deposits in other banks
   
1,783
   
2,565
 
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
   
39,405
   
56,957
 
Total cash and cash equivalents
   
156,828
   
131,018
 
Investment securities:
             
Available for sale, amortized cost of $328,499 (2006) and $317,759 (2005)
   
326,485
   
315,067
 
Held to maturity, fair value of $7,849 (2006) and $13,814 (2005)
   
7,788
   
13,610
 
Total investment securities
   
334,273
   
328,677
 
Loans, net of unearned income
   
1,197,836
   
962,571
 
Allowance for loan losses
   
(11,999
)
 
(11,069
)
Loans, net
   
1,185,837
   
951,502
 
Premises and equipment, net
   
37,775
   
28,832
 
Company-owned life insurance
   
32,929
   
30,049
 
Goodwill
   
42,822
   
28,437
 
Other intangible assets, net
   
9,755
   
7,271
 
Assets of discontinued operations
         
143,569
 
Other assets
   
24,147
   
24,588
 
Total assets
 
$
1,824,366
 
$
1,673,943
 
               
Liabilities
             
Deposits:
             
Noninterest bearing
 
$
242,938
 
$
183,248
 
Interest bearing
   
1,211,882
   
1,008,403
 
Total deposits
   
1,454,820
   
1,191,651
 
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
   
67,941
   
71,336
 
Other short-term borrowings
   
8,777
   
779
 
Subordinated notes payable to unconsolidated trusts
   
25,774
   
25,774
 
Other long-term debt
   
62,218
   
49,517
 
Dividends payable
   
3,472
   
2,244
 
Accrued purchase price-Citizens Bancorp, Inc.
         
21,846
 
Liabilities of discontinued operations
         
144,409
 
Other liabilities
   
22,923
   
12,151
 
Total liabilities
   
1,645,925
   
1,519,707
 
               
Commitments and contingencies
             
               
Shareholders’ Equity
             
Common stock, par value $.125 per share; 9,608,000 shares authorized;
9,388,900 and 8,856,249 shares issued at
December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively
   
1,174
   
1,107
 
Capital surplus
   
56,679
   
39,829
 
Retained earnings
   
167,387
   
156,796
 
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,493,448 and 1,467,351 shares at
December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively
   
(42,399
)
 
(41,579
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(4,400
)
 
(1,917
)
Total shareholders’ equity
   
178,441
   
154,236
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
1,824,366
 
$
1,673,943
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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Consolidated Statements of Income
               
(In thousands, except per share data)
             
Years Ended December 31,
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Interest Income
                   
Interest and fees on loans
 
$
77,303
 
$
52,579
 
$
43,872
 
Interest on investment securities:
                   
Taxable
   
9,025
   
7,483
   
7,321
 
Nontaxable
   
3,657
   
3,778
   
3,739
 
Interest on deposits in other banks
   
53
   
61
   
17
 
Interest on federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
   
2,302
   
1,750
   
347
 
Total interest income
   
92,340
   
65,651
   
55,296
 
Interest Expense
                   
Interest on deposits
   
32,554
   
19,130
   
13,381
 
Interest on federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
   
4,348
   
2,573
   
1,293
 
Interest on subordinated notes payable to unconsolidated trusts
   
1,747
   
623
       
Interest on other borrowed funds
   
2,783
   
2,083
   
2,055
 
Total interest expense
   
41,432
   
24,409
   
16,729
 
Net interest income
   
50,908
   
41,242
   
38,567
 
Provision for loan losses
   
965
   
622
   
856
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
49,943
   
40,620
   
37,711
 
Noninterest Income
                   
Service charges and fees on deposits
   
9,191
   
8,543
   
7,675
 
Allotment processing fees
   
2,601
   
2,656
   
1,124
 
Other service charges, commissions, and fees
   
2,617
   
2,245
   
2,652
 
Data processing income
   
1,719
   
1,786
   
1,709
 
Trust income
   
1,790
   
1,616
   
1,589
 
Investment securities (losses) gains, net
   
(195
)
 
(3
)
 
391
 
Gains on sale of mortgage loans, net
   
649
   
653
   
370
 
Income from company-owned life insurance
   
1,343
   
1,189
   
1,412
 
Other
   
744
   
1,182
   
242
 
Total noninterest income
   
20,459
   
19,867
   
17,164
 
Noninterest Expense
                   
Salaries and employee benefits
   
28,978
   
22,347
   
21,074
 
Occupancy expenses, net
   
3,664
   
2,751
   
2,482
 
Equipment expenses
   
2,929
   
2,587
   
2,295
 
Data processing and communications expenses
   
4,980
   
4,161
   
3,962
 
Bank franchise tax
   
1,831
   
1,377
   
1,373
 
Correspondent bank fees
   
692
   
883
   
775
 
Amortization of intangibles
   
2,009
   
934
   
385
 
Other
   
8,294
   
7,124
   
6,466
 
Total noninterest expense
   
53,377
   
42,164
   
38,812
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
   
17,025
   
18,323
   
16,063
 
Income tax expense from continuing operations
   
3,360
   
3,791
   
2,999
 
Income from continuing operations
   
13,665
   
14,532
   
13,064
 
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes (including gain on disposals of $9,873 in 2006)
   
11,842
   
1,723
   
351
 
Income tax expense from discontinued operations (including $3,456 related to gain on disposals)
   
4,135
   
483
   
23
 
Income from discontinued operations
   
7,707
   
1,240
   
328
 
Net income
 
$
21,372
 
$
15,772
 
$
13,392
 
Net Income Per Common Share
                   
Income from continuing operations - basic
 
$
1.82
 
$
2.13
 
$
1.94
 
Income from discontinued operations - basic
   
1.03
   
.18
   
.05
 
Net income per common share - basic
   
2.85
   
2.31
   
1.99
 
Income from continuing operations - diluted
   
1.82
   
2.12
   
1.93
 
Income from discontinued operations - diluted
   
1.02
   
.18
   
.05
 
Net income per common share - diluted
   
2.84
   
2.30
   
1.98
 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
                   
Basic
   
7,511
   
6,831
   
6,737
 
Diluted
   
7,526
   
6,864
   
6,780
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

               
(In thousands)
             
Years Ended December 31,
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Net income
 
$
21,372
 
$
15,772
 
$
13,392
 
Other comprehensive income:
                   
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on available for sale securities arising during the period on securities held at end of period, net of tax of $306, $1,410, and $547, respectively
   
568
   
(2,622
)
 
(1,015
)
Reclassification adjustment for prior period unrealized loss (gain) previously reported in other comprehensive income recognized during current period, net of tax of $22, $3, and $219, respectively
   
40
   
5
   
(407
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
   
608
   
(2,617
)
 
(1,422
)
Comprehensive income
 
$
21,980
 
$
13,155
 
$
11,970
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity

                               
(In thousands, except per share data)
                     
Accumulated Other
 
Total
 
Years Ended
 
Common Stock
 
Capital
 
Retained
 
Treasury Stock
 
Comprehensive
 
Shareholders’
 
December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Surplus
 
Earnings
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Income (Loss)
 
Equity
 
Balance at January 1, 2004
   
8,161
 
$
1,020
 
$
18,670
 
$
145,489
   
1,445
 
$
(40,830
)
$
2,122
 
$
126,471
 
Net income
                     
13,392
                     
13,392
 
Other comprehensive loss
                                       
(1,422
)
 
(1,422
)
Cash dividends declared, $1.32 per share
                     
(8,896
)
                   
(8,896
)
Purchase of common stock
                           
5
   
(178
)
       
(178
)
Stock options exercised, including related tax benefits
   
70
   
9
   
1,764
                           
1,773
 
Shares issued pursuant to Employee Stock Purchase Plan
   
3
         
93
                           
93
 
Stock option expense
               
217
                           
217
 
Balance at December 31, 2004
   
8,234
   
1,029
   
20,744
   
149,985
   
1,450
   
(41,008
)
 
700
   
131,450
 
Net income
                     
15,772
                     
15,772
 
Other comprehensive loss
                                       
(2,617
)
 
(2,617
)
Cash dividends declared, $1.32 per share
                     
(8,961
)
                   
(8,961
)
Purchase of common stock
                           
17
   
(571
)
       
(571
)
Stock options exercised, including related tax benefits
   
31
   
4
   
770
                           
774
 
Shares issued pursuant to Employee Stock Purchase Plan
   
7
   
1
   
186
                           
187
 
Shares issued in connection with the purchase of Citizens Bancorp, Inc.
   
584
   
73
   
18,129
                           
18,202
 
Balance at December 31, 2005
   
8,856
 
 
1,107
 
 
39,829
 
 
156,796
   
1,467
 
 
(41,579
)
 
(1,917
)
 
154,236
 
Net income
                     
21,372
                     
21,372
 
Other comprehensive income
                                       
608
   
608
 
Cash dividends declared, $1.43 per share
                     
(10,781
)
                   
(10,781
)
Purchase of common stock
                           
26
   
(820
)
       
(820
)
Stock options exercised, including related tax benefits
   
60
   
8
   
1,536
                           
1,544
 
Shares issued pursuant to Employee Stock Purchase Plan
   
8
   
1
   
222
                           
223
 
Stock option expense
               
154
                           
154
 
Shares issued in connection with the purchase of Citizens National Bancshares, Inc.
   
464
   
58
   
14,938
                           
14,996
 
Adjustment to initially apply SFAS No. 158, net of tax of $1,664
                                       
(3,091
)
 
(3,091
)
Balance at December 31, 2006
   
9,388
 
$
1,174
 
$
56,679
 
$
167,387
   
1,493
 
$
(42,399
)
$
(4,400
)
$
178,441
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
               
Years Ended December 31, (In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
                   
Net income
 
$
21,372
 
$
15,772
 
$
13,392
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                   
Depreciation and amortization
   
5,826
   
4,085
   
3,190
 
Net amortization (accretion) of investment security premiums and discounts:
                   
Available for sale
   
(424
)
 
323
   
1,294
 
Held to maturity
   
(25
)
 
(39
)
 
(38
)
Provision for loan losses
   
965
   
622
   
856
 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
   
(1,848
)
 
(194
)
 
965
 
Noncash stock option expense
   
125
         
196
 
Mortgage loans originated for sale
   
(29,539
)
 
(35,456
)
 
(20,243
)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans
   
26,973
   
35,849
   
19,052
 
Gains on sale of mortgage loans, net
   
(649
)
 
(653
)
 
(370
)
Gain on sale of credit card portfolio
         
(700
)
     
(Gain) loss on sale of premises and equipment
   
(174
)
 
14
   
16
 
Loss (gain) on sale of available for sale investment securities, net
   
195
   
3
   
(391
)
Increase in accrued interest receivable
   
(3,450
)
 
(1,705
)
 
(788
)
Income from company-owned life insurance
   
(1,301
)
 
(1,162
)
 
(1,401
)
Decrease (increase) in other assets
   
6,157
   
2,869
   
(2,304
)
Increase in accrued interest payable
   
2,594
   
618
   
375
 
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
   
4,577
   
(1,226
)
 
1,255
 
Gain on sales of discontinued operations
   
(9,873
)
           
Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities
   
1,390
   
1,638
   
2,124
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
22,891
   
20,658
   
17,180
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
                   
Proceeds from maturities and calls of investment securities:
                   
Available for sale
   
121,699
   
164,014
   
236,636
 
Held to maturity
   
5,847
   
4,314
   
4,748
 
Proceeds from sale of available for sale investment securities
   
19,263
   
3,038
   
66,916
 
Purchases of investment securities:
                   
Available for sale
   
(138,081
)
 
(158,252
)
 
(262,919
)
Loans originated for investment, net of principal collected
   
(112,426
)
 
(37,461
)
 
(66,637
)
Purchase of company-owned life insurance
   
(1,579
)
           
Payment of prior year accrued purchase price-Citizens Bancorp, Inc.
   
(21,846
)
           
Net cash acquired in purchase of Citizens National Bancshares, Inc.
   
1,066
             
Purchase of Citizens Bancorp, Inc., net of cash acquired
   
(29
)
 
10,620
       
Purchase of Citizens Bank (Kentucky), Inc., net of cash acquired
         
(2
)
 
(5,820
)
Purchase of FiNET, Inc.
         
(203
)
 
(6,586
)
Investment in unconsolidated trusts
         
(774
)
     
Additions to mortgage servicing rights, net
   
(47
)
           
Purchases of premises and equipment
   
(9,682
)
 
(3,341
)
 
(4,018
)
Proceeds from sale of equipment
   
720
   
124
   
988
 
Net cash received on disposal of discontinued operations
   
47
             
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities
   
9,384
   
15,058
   
(25,810
)
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(125,664
)
 
(2,865
)
 
(62,502
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
                   
Net increase (decrease) in deposits
   
123,728
   
29,891
   
(7,506
)
Net (decrease) increase in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
   
(6,275
)
 
11,778
   
(2,734
)
Proceeds from long-term debt
   
26,198
   
27,774
   
1,800
 
Repayments of long-term debt
   
(13,496
)
 
(7,750
)
 
(9,707
)
Net increase (decrease) in other borrowed funds
   
7,997
   
(1,011
)
 
1,373
 
Dividends paid
   
(9,553
)
 
(8,949
)
 
(8,879
)
Purchase of common stock
   
(820
)
 
(571
)
 
(178
)
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
   
223
   
187
   
93
 
Stock options exercised
   
1,529
   
771
   
1,755
 
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities
   
3,710
   
(12,607
)
 
17,965
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
133,241
   
39,513
   
(6,018
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
30,468
   
57,306
   
(51,340
)
Less: net (increase) decrease in cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations
   
(4,658
)
 
(4,089
)
 
5,721
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations
   
25,810
   
53,217
   
(45,619
)
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations at beginning of year
   
131,018
   
77,801
   
123,420
 
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations at end of year
 
$
156,828
 
$
131,018
 
$
77,801
 
 
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Supplemental Disclosures
                   
Cash paid during the year for:
                   
Interest
 
$
29,695
 
$
26,973
 
$
18,813
 
Income taxes
   
4,900
   
2,725
   
2,525
 
Transfers from loans to repossessed assets
   
1,973
   
2,751
   
3,454
 
Cash dividend declared and unpaid at year-end
   
3,472
   
2,244
   
2,232
 
Issuance of 464 and 584 shares of common stock to acquire Citizens National Bancshares, Inc. and Citizens Bancorp, Inc., respectively
   
14,996
   
18,202
       
Acquisition purchase price payable at year-end
         
21,846
       
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.
The accounting and reporting policies of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and subsidiaries conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and general practices applicable to the banking industry. Significant accounting policies are summarized below.

Principles of Consolidation and Nature of Operations
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (the "Company"), a financial holding company, and its bank and nonbank subsidiaries. Bank subsidiaries include Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Co. (“Farmers Bank”) in Frankfort, KY and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Leasing One Corporation (“Leasing One”) and Farmers Capital Insurance Corporation (“Farmers Insurance”). Leasing One is a commercial leasing company in Frankfort, KY and Farmers Insurance is an insurance agency in Frankfort, KY; Farmers Bank and Trust Company in Georgetown, KY (“Farmers Georgetown”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Pro Mortgage Partners, LLC (“Pro Mortgage”), a mortgage brokerage company established in May 2004 offering a variety of fixed rate loan products; First Citizens Bank in Elizabethtown, KY; United Bank & Trust Co. in Versailles, KY; Lawrenceburg National Bank in Harrodsburg, KY; Kentucky Banking Centers, Inc. (“KBC”) in Glasgow, KY, which was sold during 2006; Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky, Inc. in Newport, KY (“Citizens Northern”); and Citizens National Bank of Jessamine County in Nicholasville, KY (“Citizens Jessamine”). The Company has three active nonbank subsidiaries, FCB Services, Inc. (“FCB Services”), Kentucky General Holdings, LLC (“Kentucky General”), and FFKT Insurance Services, Inc. (“FFKT Insurance”). FCB Services is a data processing subsidiary located in Frankfort, KY, which provides services to the Company’s banks as well as other unaffiliated entities. Kentucky General holds a 50% voting interest in KHL Holdings, LLC, which is the parent company of Kentucky Home Life Insurance Company. FFKT Insurance is a captive property and casualty insurance company insuring primarily deductible exposures and uncovered liability related to properties of the Company. All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

The Company provides financial services at its 35 locations in 22 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 leasing, and 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. Farmers Bank has served as the general depository for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for over 70 years and also provides investment and other services to the Commonwealth. 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.

Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 financial statements are based on various factors including the current interest rate environment and the general strength of the local 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 financial statements. The allowance for loan losses and the fair values of financial instruments are estimates that are particularly subject to change.

Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements presented for prior years have been reclassified to conform to the 2006 presentation. These reclassifications do not affect net income or total shareholders' equity as previously reported.

Segment Information
The Company provides a broad range of financial services to individuals, corporations, and others through its 35 banking locations throughout Central and Northern Kentucky. These services primarily include the activities of lending and leasing, receiving deposits, providing cash management services, safe deposit box rental, and trust activities. Operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated at the subsidiary level. The Company’s chief decision makers monitor the results of the various banking products and services of its subsidiaries. Accordingly, all of the Company’s operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment: commercial and retail banking.

Cash Flows
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include the following: cash on hand, deposits from other financial institutions that have an initial maturity of less than 90 days when acquired by the Company, federal funds sold, and securities
 
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purchased under agreements to resell. Generally, federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell are purchased and sold for one-day periods. Net cash flows are reported for loan and deposit transactions.

Investment Securities
Investments in debt and equity securities are classified into three categories. Securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as held to maturity. Securities that are bought and held specifically for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities. The Company had no securities classified as trading during 2006, 2005, or 2004. All other securities are classified as available for sale. Securities are designated as available for sale if they might be sold before maturity. Securities classified as available for sale are carried at estimated market value. Unrealized holding gains and losses for available for sale securities are reported net of deferred income taxes in other comprehensive income. Investments classified as held to maturity are carried at amortized cost. Interest income includes amortization and accretion of purchase premiums or discounts. Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized using the interest method over the expected life of the securities. Realized gains and losses on the sales of securities are recorded on the trade date and computed on the basis of specific identification of the adjusted cost of each security and are included in noninterest income. A decline in the market value of any available for sale or held to maturity security below cost that is deemed other than temporary results in a charge to earnings and the establishment of a new cost basis for the security. Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and Federal Reserve Board stock is carried at cost.

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 any 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. Net fees and incremental direct costs associated with loan origination are deferred and amortized as yield adjustments over the contractual term of the loans. Generally, 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. Cash payments received on nonaccrual loans generally are applied to principal, and interest income is only recorded once principal recovery is reasonably assured. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

Loans Held for Sale
The Company’s operations include a limited amount of mortgage banking. Mortgage banking activities include the origination of fixed-rate residential mortgage loans for sale to various third-party investors. Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market, principally under programs with the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Federal National Mortgage Association, and other commercial lending institutions are carried at the lower of cost or estimated market value determined in the aggregate and are included in net loans on the balance sheet until sold. Mortgage loans held for sale included in net loans totaled $2,921,000 and $929,000 at December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. Mortgage banking revenues, including origination fees, servicing fees, net gains or losses on sales of mortgages, and other fee income were 1.0%, .9%, and .6% of the Company’s total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively.

Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses represents charges made to earnings to maintain an allowance for loan losses at an adequate level based on credit losses specifically identified in the loan portfolio, as well as management’s best estimate of probable loan losses in the remainder of the 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.

Management estimates the allowance balance required using a risk-rated methodology. Many factors are considered when estimating the allowance. These include, but are not limited to, past loan loss experience, an assessment of the financial condition of individual borrowers, a determination of the value and adequacy of underlying collateral, the condition of the local economy, an analysis of the levels and trends of the loan portfolio, and a review of delinquent and classified loans. The allowance for loan losses consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired or loans otherwise classified as substandard or doubtful. The general component covers non-classified 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 risk-rated methodology includes segregating watch list and past due loans from the general portfolio and allocating specific amounts to these loans depending on their status. For example, watch list loans, which may be identified by the internal loan review risk-rating system or by regulatory examiner classification, are assigned a certain loss percentage while loans past due 30 days or more
 
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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 three components having similar risk characteristics as follows: commercial loans, consumer loans, and real estate loans. Each of these components is assigned a loss percentage based on their respective three year historical loss percentage. Additional allocations to the allowance may then be made for subjective factors, such as those mentioned above, as determined by senior managers who are knowledgeable about these matters.

The Company accounts for impaired loans in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, as amended by SFAS No. 118, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan - Income Recognition. SFAS No. 114, as amended, 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. A loan is impaired when full payment under the contractual terms is not expected. Generally, impaired loans are also in nonaccrual status. In certain circumstances, however, the Company may continue to accrue interest on an impaired loan. Cash receipts on impaired loans are typically applied to the recorded investment in the loan, including any accrued interest receivable. Loans that are part of a large group of smaller-balance homogeneous loans, such as residential mortgage and consumer loans, are collectively evaluated for impairment and, accordingly, they are not separately identified for impairment disclosures.

Mortgage Servicing Rights
Mortgage servicing rights are recognized in other intangible assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet for the allocated cost of retained servicing rights on loans sold. Mortgage servicing rights are expensed in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing revenues. Impairment is evaluated based on the fair value of the rights, using groupings of the underlying loans as to interest rates. Any impairment of a grouping is reported as a valuation allowance. The Company acquired $626,000 of capitalized mortgage servicing rights from the purchase of Citizens Bancorp during 2005. Capitalized mortgage servicing rights were $496,000 and $618,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005. No impairment of the asset was determined to exist on either of these dates.

Business Combinations
The Company accounts for its business acquisitions as a purchase in accordance with SFAS No. 141, whereby the purchase price is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value. The excess of the purchase price over estimated fair value of the net identifiable assets is allocated to goodwill. The Company engages third-party appraisal firms to assist in determining the fair values of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Determining fair value of assets and liabilities requires many assumptions and estimates. These estimates and assumptions are sometimes refined subsequent to the initial recording of the transaction with adjustments to goodwill as information is gathered and final appraisals are completed.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill results from business acquisitions and represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of acquired tangible assets and liabilities and identifiable intangible assets. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment and any such impairment is recognized in the period identified.

Other intangible assets consist of core deposit and acquired customer relationship intangible assets arising from business acquisitions. They are initially measured at fair value and then are amortized on an accelerated method over their estimated useful lives.

Other Real Estate
Other real estate owned and held for sale, included with other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, includes properties acquired by the Company through actual loan foreclosures. Other real estate owned is carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is the amount that the Company could reasonably expect to receive in a current sale between a willing buyer and a willing seller, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Fair value of assets is measured by the market value based on comparable sales. If fair value declines subsequent to foreclosure, a valuation allowance is recorded through expense. Costs after acquisition are expensed. Other real estate owned included in the consolidated balance sheets was $5,031,000 and $8,786,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Income Taxes
Income tax expense is the total of current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities, except for the deferred tax assets and liabilities related to business combinations or components of other comprehensive income. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities result from temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through income tax expense.

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The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return with its subsidiaries. Federal income tax expense or benefit has been allocated to subsidiaries on a separate return basis.

Premises and Equipment
Premises, equipment, and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed primarily on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives generally ranging from two to seven years for furniture and equipment and generally ten to 50 years for buildings and related components. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful lives or terms of the related leases on the straight-line method. Maintenance, repairs, and minor improvements are charged to operating expenses as incurred and major improvements are capitalized. The cost of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in noninterest income. Land is carried at cost.

Company-owned Life Insurance
The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain key employees with their knowledge and consent. Company-owned life insurance is recorded at its cash surrender value, i.e. the amount that can be realized, on the consolidated balance sheet. The related change in cash surrender value and proceeds received under the policies are reported on the consolidated statement of income under the caption “Income from company-owned life insurance”.

Net Income Per Common Share
Basic net income per common share is determined by dividing net income by the weighted average total number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted net income per common share is determined by dividing net income by the total weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, plus the total weighted average number of shares that would be issued upon exercise of dilutive stock options assuming proceeds are used to repurchase shares pursuant to the treasury stock method. Net income per common share computations were as follows at December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004:

               
(In thousands, except per share data)
Years Ended December 31,
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
               
Net income, basic and diluted
 
$
21,372
 
$
15,772
 
$
13,392
 
                     
Average shares outstanding
   
7,511
   
6,831
   
6,737
 
Effect of dilutive stock options
   
15
   
33
   
43
 
Average diluted shares outstanding
   
7,526
   
6,864
   
6,780
 
                     
                     
Net income per share, basic
 
$
2.85
 
$
2.31
 
$
1.99
 
Net income per share, diluted
   
2.84
   
2.30
   
1.98
 


Income from continuing operations, basic and diluted
 
$
13,665
 
$
14,532
 
$
13,064
 
                     
Income per share from continuing operations, basic
 
$
1.82
 
$
2.13
 
$
1.94
 
Income per share from continuing operations, diluted
   
1.82
   
2.12
   
1.93
 

 
Income from discontinued operations, basic and diluted
 
$
7,707
 
$
1,240
 
$
328
 
                     
Income per share from discontinued operations, basic
 
$
1.03
 
$
.18
 
$
.05
 
Income per share from discontinued operations, diluted
   
1.02
   
.18
   
.05
 

Stock options for 62,621, 38,049, and 40,049 shares of common stock were not included in the determination of dilutive earnings per share for 2006, 2005, and 2004 because they were antidilutive.

Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity (net assets) of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from nonowner sources. For the Company this includes net income, the after tax effect of changes in the net unrealized gains and losses on available for sale investment securities, and the changes in the funded status of postretirement benefit plans.
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Treasury Stock
The purchase of the Company’s common stock is recorded at cost.

Trust Assets
Assets of the Company’s trust departments, other than cash on deposit at our subsidiaries, are not included in the accompanying financial statements because they are not assets of the Company.

Stock-Based Compensation
During 1997 the Company’s Board of Directors approved a nonqualified stock option plan (the "Plan"), subsequently approved by the Company’s shareholders, that has periodically provided for the granting of stock options to key employees and officers of the Company. All stock options are awarded at a price equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock at the date options are granted and expire ten years from the grant date. Total options granted were 450,000, 54,000, and 40,049 in the years 1997, 2000, and 2004, respectively. As of December 31, 2006 the Plan allows for additional option grants of up to 14,641 shares.

Effective January 1, 2006 the Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R), Share-based Payment, using the modified prospective transition method. Accordingly, the Company has recorded stock-based employee compensation cost using the fair value method starting in 2006. For 2006, adopting this Standard resulted in a reduction of income before taxes of $154,000, a reduction in net income of $100,000, and a decrease in basic and diluted earnings per share (continuing operations) of $.01.

Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for its Plan under the recognition and measurement provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations as allowed by SFAS No. 123. Under the modified prospective transition method of SFAS No. 123(R), prior year financial statement amounts are not restated. The table below presents the effect on net income and earnings per share for the periods prior to adoption as if expense was measured using the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123.
           
(In thousands, except per share data)
Years Ended December 31,
 
2005
 
2004
 
Net Income
         
As reported
 
$
15,772
 
$
13,392
 
Add: Stock-based compensation expense included in reported net income
         
141
 
Less: Stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects
   
(112
)
 
(208
)
Proforma
 
$
15,660
 
$
13,325
 
Net Income Per Common Share
             
Basic, as reported
 
$
2.31
 
$
1.99
 
Basic, proforma
   
2.29
   
1.98
 
               
Diluted, as reported
   
2.30
   
1.98
 
Diluted, proforma
   
2.28
   
1.97
 


Income From Continuing Operations
 
As reported
 
$
14,532
 
$
13,064
 
Add: Stock-based compensation expense included in reported net income
         
127
 
Less: Stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects
   
(100
)
 
(190
)
Proforma
 
$
14,432
 
$
13,001
 
Income Per Common Share From Continuing Operations
             
Basic, as reported
 
$
2.13
 
$
1.94
 
Basic, proforma
   
2.11
   
1.93
 
               
Diluted, as reported
   
2.12
   
1.93
 
Diluted, proforma
   
2.10
   
1.92
 

 
Income From Discontinued Operations
As reported
 
$
1,240
 
$
328
 
Add: Stock-based compensation expense included in reported net income
         
14
 
Less: Stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects
   
(12
)
 
(18
)
Proforma
 
$
1,228
 
$
324
 
Income Per Common Share From Discontinued Operations
             
Basic and diluted, as reported
 
$
.18
 
$
.05
 
Basic and diluted, proforma
   
.18
   
.05
 
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The fair value of options granted are estimated as of the measurement date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used and estimated fair market value for each of the grants and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”).

             
   
Grant
   
ESPP
 
   
1997
 
2000
 
2004
   
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Dividend yield
   
3.18
%
 
3.12
%
 
3.80
%
   
3.88
   
3.82
%
 
3.80
%
Expected volatility
   
23.4
   
29.6
   
10.5
     
14.0
   
13.0
   
10.8
 
Risk-free interest rate
   
5.75
   
6.71
   
2.78
     
4.70
   
2.98
   
1.47
 
Expected life (in years)
   
7
   
7
   
3
     
.25
   
.25
   
.25
 
                                         
Fair value
 
$
16.11
 
$
9.25
 
$
1.79
   
$
5.75
 
$
5.97
 
$
5.72
 

The Plan provides for the granting of options to purchase up to 450,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date the option is granted. The term of the options expires after ten years from the date on which the options are granted. Options granted under the Plan vest ratably over various time periods ranging from three to seven years. All options granted must be held for a minimum of one year before they can be exercised. Forfeited options are available for the granting of additional stock options under the Plan. Options forfeited from the initial grant in 1997 were used to grant options during 2000 and 2004. At December 31, 2006 there were 13,355 options available for future grants under the Plan.

The Company’s ESPP was approved by its shareholders at the Company’s 2004 annual meeting. The purpose of the ESPP is to provide a means by which eligible employees may purchase, at a discount, shares of common stock of the Company through payroll withholding. The purchase price of the shares is equal to 85% of their fair market value on specified dates as defined in the plan. The ESPP was effective beginning July 1, 2004. There were 8,161, 6,883, and 3,190 shares issued under the plan during 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively. Compensation cost related to the ESPP included in the proforma net income disclosure in the table above was $25,000 and $12,000 for 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Adoption of New Accounting Standards
Effective January 1, 2006 the Company adopted SFAS No. 123 (R), Share-based Payment. Please refer to the caption “Stock-Based Compensation” above for additional discussion of the impact of adopting this Statement.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R). This Statement requires an employer to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability in its balance sheet, beginning with year-end 2006, and to recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income beginning in 2007. Additionally, defined benefit plan assets and obligations are to be measured as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end, starting in 2008. The table below shows the effect on individual line items in the 2006 balance sheet upon adoption of this Statement.

               
(In thousands)
 
Before Application
of SFAS No. 158
 
Adjustments
 
After Application
of SFAS No. 158
 
Liability for postretirement benefits
 
$
4,534
 
$
4,755
 
$
9,289
 
Deferred income tax (liability) asset
   
(410
 
(1,664
)
 
1,254
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(1,309
)
 
(3,091
)
 
(4,400
)
 Total assets     1,832,112      1,254      1,824,366   
 Total liabilities     1,641,580      4,345      1,645,925   
Total shareholders’ equity
   
181,532
   
(3,091
)
 
178,441
 

In September 2006, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements, which is effective for fiscal years ending on or after November 15, 2006. SAB 108 provides guidance on how the effects of prior-year uncorrected financial statement misstatements should be considered in quantifying a current year misstatement. SAB 108 requires public companies to quantify misstatements using both an income statement (rollover) and balance sheet (iron curtain) approach and evaluate whether either approach results in a misstatement that, when all relevant quantitative and qualitative factors are considered, is material. If prior year errors that had been previously considered immaterial now are considered material based on either approach, no restatement is required so long as management properly applied its previous approach and all relevant facts and circumstances were considered. Adjustments considered immaterial in prior years under the method previously used, but now considered material under the dual approach required by SAB 108, are to be recorded upon initial adoption of SAB 108 as a cumulative effect adjustment recorded in opening retained earnings as of January 1, 2006. The adoption of SAB 108 had no effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2006.

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Recently Issued But Not Yet Effective Accounting Standards
 
In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, "Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments”, an amendment of SFAS No. 133 and SFAS No. 140. This statement permits fair value re-measurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation. It establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are freestanding derivatives or that are hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation. In addition, SFAS 155 clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to the requirements of Statement 133. It also clarifies that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives. SFAS 155 amends Statement 140 to eliminate the prohibition on a qualifying special-purpose entity from holding a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument. This Statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The Company does not expect the adoption of this Statement will have a material impact on its result of operations and consolidated financial condition.
 
In March 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 156, "Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets”. This Statement amends SFAS No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities", and requires that all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities be initially measured at fair value, if practicable and permits the entities to elect either fair value measurement with changes in fair value reflected in earnings or the amortization and impairment requirements of SFAS No. 140 for subsequent measurement. The subsequent measurement of separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities at fair value eliminates the necessity for entities that manage the risks inherent in servicing assets and servicing liabilities with derivatives to qualify for hedge accounting treatment and eliminates the characterization of declines in fair value as impairments or direct write-downs. This Statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The Company does not expect the adoption of this Statement will have a material impact on its result of operations and consolidated financial condition.
 
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. (“FIN”) 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109”, to clarify certain aspects of accounting for uncertain tax positions, including issues related to the recognition and measurement of those tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. This interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company does not expect the adoption of this Statement will have a material impact on its result of operations and consolidated financial condition.
 
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. This Statement provides clarification of the definition of fair value, methods used to measure fair value, and additional disclosures about fair value measurements. This Standard is applicable in circumstances in which other Standards require or permit assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. Therefore, this Standard does not require any new fair value measurements. This Standard is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not expect the adoption of this Statement will have a material impact on its result of operations and consolidated financial condition.

2. Discontinued Operations

In June 2006, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell KBC, its wholly-owned bank subsidiary in Glasgow, Kentucky, in a cash transaction valued at $20,000,000. The Company completed the sale on November 30, 2006 that resulted in a pretax gain of $9,400,000.

In August 2006, Farmers Georgetown entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Owingsville and Sharpsburg branches in Bath County (the “Branches”). The sale, which was completed on December 1, 2006, included deposits of $26,600,000, loans of $9,600,000, fixed assets of $818,000, and other assets of $1,800,000. The Company recorded a pretax gain on the sale of the Branches of $431,000.

In accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, the financial position and results of operations of KBC and Farmers Georgetown’s Branches are removed from the detail line items of the Company’s financial statements and presented separately as discontinued operations. Following are condensed combined balance sheets and statements of income for KBC and Farmers Georgetown’s Branches for the periods indicated.
 
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Condensed Combined Balance Sheets - Discontinued Operations
           
(In thousands)
 
November 30, 2006
 
December 31, 2005
 
           
Assets
             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
13,544
 
$
3,718
 
Investment securities
   
32,276
   
36,027
 
Loans, net
   
88,631
   
94,043
 
Premises and equipment, net
   
4,978
   
5,164
 
Other assets
   
5,118
   
4,616
 
Total assets
 
$
144,547
 
$
143,568
 
               
Liabilities
             
Deposits
 
$
146,208
 
$
141,589
 
Other borrowed funds
   
1,459
   
2,368
 
Other liabilities
   
921
   
451
 
Total liabilities
   
148,588
   
144,408
 
               
Net liabilities
 
$
4,041
 
$
840
 

 
Condensed Combined Statements of Income - Discontinued Operations
 
           
   
Eleven months ended
November 30
 
Twelve months ended
December 31
 
(In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
               
Interest income
 
$
9,008
 
$
8,443
 
$
6,712
 
Interest expense
   
3,696
   
3,370
   
2,553
 
Net interest income
   
5,312
   
5,073
   
4,159
 
Provision for loan losses
   
17
   
96
   
1,274
 
Noninterest income
   
1,272
   
1,305
   
1,266
 
Noninterest expense
   
4,597
   
4,559
   
3,799
 
Income tax expense
   
679
   
483
   
24
 
Net income
 
$
1,291
 
$
1,240
 
$
328
 


3.
Investment Securities

The following summarizes the amortized cost and estimated fair values of the securities portfolio at December 31, 2006. The summary is divided into available for sale and held to maturity securities.

                   
   
Amortized
 
Gross
 
Gross
 
Estimated
 
December 31, 2006 (In thousands)
 
Cost
 
Unrealized Gains
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Available For Sale
                         
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies
 
$
142,128
 
$
74
 
$
370
 
$
141,832
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
   
87,974
   
939
   
766
   
88,147
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
88,607
   
87
   
1,978
   
86,716
 
U.S. Treasury securities
   
484
               
484
 
Money market mutual funds
   
1,396
               
1,396
 
Equity securities
   
7,910
               
7,910
 
Total securities - available for sale
 
$
328,499
 
$
1,100
 
$
3,114
 
$
326,485
 
Held To Maturity
                         
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
$
7,788
 
$
61
 
$
0
 
$
7,849
 

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The following summarizes the amortized cost and estimated fair values of the securities portfolio at December 31, 2005.
                   
   
Amortized
 
Gross
 
Gross
 
Estimated
 
December 31, 2005 (In thousands)
 
Cost
 
Unrealized Gains
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Available For Sale
                         
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies
 
$
124,668
 
$
66
 
$
1,050
 
$
123,684
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
   
85,546
   
1,243
   
758
   
86,031
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
100,218
   
121
   
2,314
   
98,025
 
U.S. Treasury securities
   
104
               
104
 
Money market mutual funds
   
925
               
925
 
Equity securities
   
6,298
               
6,298
 
Total securities - available for sale
 
$
317,759
 
$
1,430
 
$
4,122
 
$
315,067
 
Held To Maturity
                         
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
$
13,610
 
$
204
 
$
0
 
$
13,814
 
 
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the securities portfolio at December 31, 2006, 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. Equity securities in the available for sale portfolio consist primarily of restricted FHLB and Federal Reserve Board stocks, which 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
 
   
Amortized
 
Estimated
 
Amortized
 
Estimated
 
December 31, 2006 (In thousands)
 
Cost
 
Fair Value
 
Cost
 
Fair Value
 
Due in one year or less
 
$
90,698
 
$
90,669
 
$
3,778
 
$
3,801
 
Due after one year through five years
   
69,822
   
69,306
   
2,885
   
2,923
 
Due after five years through ten years
   
61,224
   
61,460
             
Due after ten years
   
10,238
   
10,424
   
1,125
   
1,125
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
88,607
   
86,716
             
Total
 
$
320,589
 
$
318,575
 
$
7,788
 
$
7,849
 

Gross gains of $26,000, $5,000, and $527,000 in 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively, were realized on the sale of investment securities. Gross losses of $221,000, $8,000, and $136,000 were realized during 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively.

Investment securities with a carrying value of $288,968,000 and $226,701,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005 were pledged to secure public and trust deposits, repurchase agreements, and for other purposes.

Investment securities with unrealized losses at year-end 2006 and 2005 not recognized in income are presented in the table below. The table segregates 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 table also includes the fair value of the related securities.
               
   
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
 
December 31, 2006 (In thousands)
 
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies
 
$
25,591
 
$
34
 
$
34,949
 
$
336
 
$
60,540
 
$
370
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
   
12,756
   
63
   
25,793
   
703
   
38,549
   
766
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
2,467
   
6
   
68,993
   
1,972
   
71,460
   
1,978
 
Total
 
$
40,814
 
$
103
 
$
129,735
 
$
3,011
 
$
170,549
 
$
3,114
 


               
   
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
 
December 31, 2005 (In thousands)
 
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies
 
$
54,184
 
$
388
 
$
44,159
 
$
662
 
$
98,343
 
$
1,050
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
   
23,287
   
285
   
13,107
   
473
   
36,394
   
758
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
31,326
   
413
   
54,583
   
1,901
   
85,909
   
2,314
 
Total
 
$
108,797
 
$
1,086
 
$
111,849
 
$
3,036
 
$
220,646
 
$
4,122
 
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Unrealized losses included in the tables above have not been recognized in income since they have been identified as temporary. The Company periodically evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment. Consideration is given to the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. The Company attributes the unrealized losses mainly to increases in market interest rates over the yield available at the time the underlying securities were purchased and does not expect to incur a loss unless the securities are sold. Management has the intent and ability to hold these securities for the foreseeable future. The fair value is expected to recover as the securities approach their maturity or repricing date or if market yields for such investments decline. The Company does not believe any of the securities are impaired due to reasons of credit quality.
 
4.
Loans

Major classifications of loans are summarized as follows.
           
December 31, (In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
 
$
197,613
 
$
173,797
 
Real estate - construction
   
176,779
   
88,693
 
Real estate mortgage - residential
   
381,081
   
331,508
 
Real estate mortgage - farmland and other commercial enterprises
   
351,793
   
274,411
 
Installment loans
   
57,116
   
56,169
 
Lease financing
   
37,522
   
42,501
 
Total loans
   
1,201,904
   
967,079
 
Less unearned income
   
(4,068
)
 
(4,508
)
Total loans, net of unearned income
 
$
1,197,836
 
$
962,571
 
 
Loans to directors, executive officers, and principal shareholders (including loans to affiliated companies of which they are principal owners) and loans to members of the immediate family of such persons were $25,903,000 and $25,103,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Such loans were made in the normal course of business on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other customers and did not involve more than the normal risk of collectibility. An analysis of the activity with respect to these loans is presented in the table below.

       
(In thousands)
 
Amount
 
Balance, December 31, 2005
 
$
25,103
 
New loans
   
15,081
 
Repayments
   
(18,938
)
Loans no longer meeting disclosure requirements, new loans meeting disclosure requirements, and other adjustments
   
4,657
 
Balance, December 31, 2006
 
$
25,903
 

5.

The Company’s recorded investment in impaired loans, measured using the fair value of collateral method as defined in SFAS No. 114, was $5,073,000 at December 31, 2006 and $768,000 at December 31, 2005. The amount of year-end impaired loans with an allocated allowance for loan losses was $1,920,000 and $768,000 and the related allowance for such loans was $105,000 and $50,000 for 2006 and 2005, respectively. There was $3,153,000 in impaired loans at year-end 2006 in which there was no allocated allowance for loan losses. The recorded investment in impaired loans averaged $5,151,000, $768,000, and $4,497,000, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004. Interest income recognized on impaired loans totaled $323,000, $0, and $34,000 for the years 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively.

The Company's charge-off policy for impaired loans does not differ from the charge-off policy for loans outside the definition of SFAS No. 114. Loans that are delinquent in excess of 120 days are charged off unless the collateral securing the debt is of such value that any loss appears to be unlikely.

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An analysis of the allowance for loan losses follows.
               
Years Ended December 31, (In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Balance, beginning of year
 
$
11,069
 
$
11,043
 
$
10,088
 
Acquisition of Citizens National Bancshares, Inc.
   
1,066
             
Acquisition of Citizens Bancorp, Inc.
         
1,410
       
Acquisition of Citizens Bank (Kentucky), Inc.
               
2,005
 
Provision for loan losses
   
965
   
622
   
856
 
Recoveries
   
678
   
439
   
462
 
Loans charged off
   
(1,779
)
 
(2,445
)
 
(2,368
)
Balance, end of year
 
$
11,999
 
$
11,069
 
$
11,043
 

Nonperforming loans were as follows.

           
December 31, (In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
Nonaccrual loans
 
$
1,462
 
$
2,269
 
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing
   
2,856
   
2,383
 
Total nonperforming loans
 
$
4,318
 
$
4,652
 

6.
Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment consist of the following.
           
December 31, (In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
Land, buildings, and leasehold improvements
 
$
45,652
 
$
37,034
 
Furniture and equipment
   
21,470
   
19,413
 
Total premises and equipment
   
67,122
   
56,447
 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
   
(29,347
)
 
(27,615
)
Premises and equipment, net
 
$
37,775
 
$
28,832
 
 
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment was $3,617,000, $3,140,000, and $2,869,000, in 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively.

7.
Deposit Liabilities

Time deposits of $100,000 or more at December 31, 2006 and 2005 were $215,369,000 and $157,554,000, respectively. Interest expense on time deposits of $100,000 or more was $6,865,000, $3,895,000, and $2,788,000 for 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively.

At December 31, 2006 the scheduled maturities of time deposits were as follows.

       
(In thousands)
 
Amount
 
2007
 
$
482,687
 
2008
   
137,745
 
2009
   
61,138
 
2010
   
15,772
 
2011
   
9,125
 
Thereafter
   
4,482
 
Total
 
$
710,949
 

Deposits from directors, executive officers, and principal shareholders (including deposits from affiliated companies of which they are principal owners) and deposits from members of the immediate family of such persons were $39,403,000 and $28,213,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Such deposits were accepted in the normal course of business on substantially the same terms as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other customers.

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8.

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase represent borrowings by the Company that generally mature one business day following the date of the transaction. Information pertaining to such borrowings is as follows.

           
December 31, (Dollars in thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
Average balance during the year
 
$
92,092
 
$
81,318
 
Average interest rate during the year
   
4.72
%
 
3.16
%
Average interest rate at year-end
   
4.47
   
3.90
 
Maximum month-end balance during the year
 
$
90,149
 
$
165,167
 

During 2005 the Company completed two private offerings of trust preferred securities through two separate Delaware statutory trusts sponsored by the Company. Farmers Capital Bank Trust I (“Trust I”) sold $10.0 million of preferred securities and Farmers Capital Bank Trust II (“Trust II”) sold $15.0 million of preferred securities (Trust I and Trust II are hereafter collectively referred to as the “Trusts”). The proceeds from the offerings were used to fund the cash portion of the Citizens Bancorp acquisition. The Company owns all of the common securities of each of the Trusts.

The Trusts used the proceeds from the sale of preferred securities, plus capital contributed to establish the trusts, to purchase the Company’s subordinated notes in amounts and bearing terms that parallel the amounts and terms of the respective preferred securities. The subordinated notes mature in 2035 and bear a floating interest rate (current three-month LIBOR plus 150 basis points in the case of the notes held by Trust I and current three-month LIBOR plus 165 basis points in the case of the notes held by Trust II). Interest on the notes is payable quarterly.

The subordinated notes are redeemable in whole or in part, without penalty, at the Company’s option on or after September 30, 2010 and mature on September 30, 2035. The notes are junior in right of payment of all present and future senior indebtedness. At December 31, 2006 and 2005 the balance of the subordinated notes payable to Trust I and Trust II was $10.3 million and $15.5 million respectively. The interest rates in effect as of the last determination date in 2006 were 6.87% and 7.02% for Trust I and Trust II, respectively. For 2005 these rates were 5.52% and 5.67% for Trust I and Trust II, respectively.

Under FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities”, the Company does not consolidate the Trusts into its financial statements. Accordingly, the Company does not report the securities issued by the Trusts as liabilities, but instead reports as liabilities the subordinated notes issued by the Company and held by the Trusts. The Company accounts for its investment in each of the Trusts as assets. The Company records interest expense on the corresponding notes issued to the Trusts on its statement of income.

In March 2005, the Federal Reserve Board adopted final rules that continue to allow the inclusion of trust preferred securities in Tier 1 capital for regulatory capital adequacy purposes in an amount not to exceed 25% of Tier 1 capital, net of goodwill and any related deferred tax liabilities. The amount of trust preferred securities and certain other elements in excess of the limit may be included in Tier 2 capital, subject to restrictions.

The table below displays a summary of the ending balance and average rate for borrowed funds on the dates indicated. For FHLB advances, the subsidiary banks pledge FHLB stock and fully disbursed, otherwise unencumbered, 1-4 family first mortgage loans as collateral for these advances as required by the FHLB. Based on this collateral and the Company’s holdings of FHLB stock, the Company is eligible to borrow up to an additional $107,376,000 at year-end 2006. In addition, the Company has a $15.0 million unsecured line of credit with an unrelated financial institution available for general corporate purposes. This line of credit matures in June 2007 and bears interest at the three-month LIBOR rate plus 125 basis points.

                   
       
Average
     
Average
 
December 31, (Dollars in thousands)
 
2006
 
Rate  
 
2005
 
Rate  
 
Short-term
                         
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
 
$
67,941
   
4.47
%
$
71,336
   
3.90
%
FHLB advances
   
8,000
   
5.49
             
Other
   
777
   
2.00
   
779
   
3.20
 
Total short-term
 
$
76,718
   
4.55
%
$
72,115
   
3.89
%
Long-term
                         
FHLB advances
 
$
61,174
   
4.51
%
$
49,162
   
4.16
%
Subordinated notes payable
   
25,774
   
6.96
   
25,774
   
5.61
 
Other
   
1,044
   
2.32
   
355
   
2.32
 
Total long-term
 
$
87,992
   
5.20
%
$
75,291
   
4.65
%

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Long-term FHLB advances are made pursuant to several different credit programs, which have their own interest rates and range of maturities. Interest rates on FHLB advances are generally fixed and range between 2.32% and 7.10%, averaging 4.51%, over a remaining maturity period of up to 14 years as of December 31, 2006. Approximately $21.0 million of the total long-term advances from FHLB are convertible to a floating interest rate. These advances may convert, at FHLB’s option, to a floating interest rate indexed to LIBOR only if LIBOR equals or exceeds 7%. At year-end 2006, three-month LIBOR was at 5.36%.

Maturities of long-term borrowings at December 31, 2006 are as follows.

       
(In thousands)
 
Amount
 
2007
 
$
20,679
 
2008
   
10,663
 
2009
   
10,658
 
2010
   
654
 
2011
   
5,484
 
Thereafter
   
39,854
 
Total
 
$
87,992
 

9. Income Taxes

The components of income tax expense are as follows.

Continuing Operations
               
December 31, (In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Currently payable
 
$
5,208
 
$
3,985
 
$
2,034
 
Deferred
   
(1,848
)
 
(194
)
 
965
 
Total applicable to continuing operations
   
3,360
   
3,791
   
2,999
 
Deferred tax charged to components of shareholders’ equity:
                   
Unfunded status of postretirement benefits
   
1,664
             
Net unrealized securities gains (losses)
   
237
   
(1,362
)
 
(713
)
Total income taxes from continuing operations
 
$
5,261
 
$
2,429
 
$
2,286
 

Discontinued Operations
               
December 31, (In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Currently payable
 
$
4,287
 
$
294
 
$
276
 
Deferred
   
(152
)
 
189
   
(253
)
Total applicable to discontinued operations
   
4,135
   
483
   
23
 
Deferred tax charged to components of shareholders’ equity:
                   
Net unrealized securities gains (losses)
   
90
   
(47
)
 
(52
)
Total income taxes from discontinued operations
 
$
4,225
 
$
436
 
$
(29
)


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An analysis of the difference between the effective income tax rates and the statutory federal income tax rate follows.

Continuing Operations
               
December 31,
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Federal statutory rate
   
35.0
%
 
35.0
%
 
35.0
%
Changes from statutory rates resulting from:
                   
Tax-exempt interest
   
(9.7
)
 
(8.3
)
 
(9.4
)
Nondeductible interest to carry tax-exempt obligations
   
1.2
   
.7
   
.6
 
Tax credits
   
(3.8
)
 
(3.6
)
 
(4.1
)
Premium income not subject to tax
   
(2.4
)
 
(.2
)
     
Company-owned life insurance
   
(2.4
)
 
(1.9
)
 
(2.5
)
Other, net
   
1.8
   
(1.0
)
 
(.9
)
Effective tax rate on pretax income from continuing operations
   
19.7
%
 
20.7
%
 
18.7
%

Discontinued Operations
               
December 31,
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Federal statutory rate
   
35.0
%
 
35.0
%
 
35.0
%
Changes from statutory rates resulting from:
                   
Tax-exempt interest
   
(.7
)
 
(5.4
)
 
(23.2
)
Nondeductible interest to carry tax-exempt obligations
   
.1
   
.6
   
2.1
 
Company-owned life insurance
   
(.2
)
 
(1.1
)
 
(6.7
)
Other, net
   
.7
   
(1.1
)
 
(.6
)
Effective tax rate on pretax income from discontinued operations
   
34.9
%
 
28.0
%
 
6.6
%

The tax effects of the significant temporary differences that comprise deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2006 and 2005 follows.
               
December 31, (In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
       
Continuing
Operations
 
Discontinued
Operations
 
Assets
                   
Allowance for loan losses
 
$
4,122
 
$
3,832
 
$
488
 
Unrealized losses on available for sale investment securities, net
   
705
   
943
   
90
 
Deferred directors’ fees
   
131
   
137
       
Postretirement benefit obligations
   
3,251
   
1,277
   
40
 
Stock options
   
513
   
902
   
67
 
Commissions
   
12
   
67
       
Self-funded insurance
   
279
   
200
       
Paid time off
   
455
             
Other
   
157
   
46
       
Total deferred tax assets
   
9,625
   
7,404
   
685
 
Liabilities
                   
Depreciation
   
925
   
971
   
287
 
Prepaid expenses
   
590
   
557
   
41
 
Discount on investment securities
   
1,040
   
860
   
178
 
Deferred loan fees
   
1,000
   
1,093
   
241
 
Lease financing operations
   
1,942
   
2,368
       
Intangibles
   
2,874
   
2,331
       
Total deferred tax liabilities
   
8,371
   
8,180
   
747
 
Net deferred tax asset (liability)
 
$
1,254
 
$
(776
)
$
(62
)

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future
 
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taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences at December 31, 2006.

10. Retirement Plans

The Company maintains an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) and a salary savings plan for its employees. The Company may at its discretion contribute an amount (up to the maximum imposed by federal law) to the ESOP which will be allocated to all participants in the ratio that each participant’s compensation bears to all participants’ compensation. Such discretionary contributions will be utilized to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock to be held in the participants’ accounts. There were no contributions to the ESOP in any of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2006. The fair market value of Company shares held by the ESOP was $2,459,000 and $2,218,000 at year-end December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The Company will terminate the ESOP during 2007 and merge it into the Company’s salary savings plan.

The Company’s salary savings plan covers substantially all employees. The Company matches all eligible voluntary tax deferred employee contributions up to 4% of the participant's compensation. The Company may, at the discretion of the Board, contribute an additional amount based upon a percentage of covered employees' salaries. The Company made a 4% discretionary contribution to the plan during each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2006. Discretionary contributions are allocated among participants in the ratio that each participant’s compensation bears to all participants’ compensation. Eligible employees are presented with various investment alternatives related to the salary savings plan. Those alternatives include various stock and bond mutual funds that vary from traditional growth funds to more stable income funds. Company shares are not an available investment alternative in the salary savings plan.

In connection with the acquisition of Citizens Northern, the Company acquired a nonqualified supplemental retirement plan for certain key employees. Benefits provided under this plan are unfunded, and payments to plan participants are made by the Company. The amount payable at year-end 2006 was $561,000.

The total retirement plan expense for 2006, 2005, and 2004 was $1,427,000, $1,012,000, and 1,099,000, respectively.

11.
Common Stock Options

A summary of the activity in the Company’s stock option plan for 2006 is presented below.

       
   
2006
 
       
Weighted
 
   
Shares
 
Average Price
 
Outstanding at January 1
   
189,447
 
$
27.67
 
Granted
             
Forfeited
   
(3,714
)
 
32.47
 
Exercised
   
(60,211
)
 
25.37
 
Outstanding at December 31
   
125,522
 
$
28.62
 
               
Options exercisable at year-end
   
120,379
 
$
28.58
 

Options outstanding at year-end 2006 were as follows.

           
   
Outstanding
 
Exercisable
 
       
Weighted Average
             
       
Remaining Contractual
 
Weighted Average
     
Weighted Average
 
Range of Exercise Prices
 
Number
 
Life (Years)
 
Exercise Price
 
Number
 
Exercise Price
 
$24.50
   
61,615
   
.75
 
$
24.50
   
61,615
 
$
24.50
 
$29.75
   
27,858
   
3.00
   
29.75
   
22,715
   
29.75
 
$34.80
   
36,049
   
7.83
   
34.80
   
36,049
   
34.80
 
Outstanding at year-end
   
125,522
   
3.28
 
$
28.62
   
120,379
 
$
28.58
 
 
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The aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding and options exercisable at December 31, 2006 was $715,000 and $693,000, respectively.

The following table presents further information regarding the Company’s stock option Plan during each of the years indicated.

               
(In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Tax benefit realized from options exercised
 
$
168
 
$
109
 
$
283
 
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
   
479
   
311
   
810
 
Total fair value of options vested
   
63
   
135
   
404
 
Cash received from options exercised
   
1,529
   
771
   
1,755
 

There were no modifications or cash paid to settle stock option awards during 2006, 2005, or 2004.

12.
Postretirement Benefits

Prior to 2003, the Company provided lifetime medical and dental benefits upon retirement for certain retired employees meeting the eligibility requirements as of December 31, 1989. During 2003, the Company implemented an additional postretirement health insurance program. Under this postretirement health insurance plan, any employee meeting the service requirements of 20 years of full time service to the Company and is at least age 55 upon retirement will be eligible to continue their health insurance coverage. The coverage offered to eligible retirees will be identical to the coverage that is offered to active employees. The retiree will pay 50% of the cost and the Company will pay 50%. The Company pays for the entire costs of the benefits under the first plan. Both plans are unfunded.

In connection with the acquisition of Citizens Northern, the Company acquired a nonqualified supplemental retirement plan for certain key employees. Benefits provided under this plan are unfunded, and payments to plan participants are made by the Company.

The following schedules set forth a reconciliation of the changes in the plans benefit obligation and funded status for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005.

   
Postretirement Medical Benefits
 
Supplemental Retirement Plan
 
(In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Change in Benefit Obligation
                 
Obligation at beginning of year
 
$
7,354
 
$
6,414
 
$
374
       
Service cost
   
258
   
186
   
41
       
Interest cost
   
415
   
376
   
22
       
Prior service cost
   
222
   
215
             
Actuarial loss
   
814
   
462
   
124
       
Participant contributions
   
32
                   
Benefit payments
   
(367
)
 
(299
)
           
Acquisition
                   
$
374
 
Obligation at end of year
 
$
8,728
 
$
7,354
 
$
561
 
$
374
 
Reconciliation of Funded Status
                         
Benefit obligation
 
$
(8,728
)
$
(7,354
)
$
(561
)
$
(374
)
Unrecognized transition obligation
   
609
   
710
             
Unamortized prior service cost
   
2,121
   
2,167
             
Unrecognized net actuarial loss
   
1,721
   
929
   
304
       
Adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive loss upon the adoption of SFAS No. 158
   
(4,451
)
       
(304
)
     
Plan liability
 
$
(8,728
)
$
(3,548
)
$
(561
)
$
(374
)


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The following table provides disclosure of the net periodic benefit cost as of December 31.
           
   
Postretirement Medical Benefits
 
Supplemental Retirement Plan
 
(In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
Service cost
 
$
258
 
$
186
 
$
41
 
Interest cost
   
415
   
376
   
21
 
Amortization of transition obligation
   
102
   
101
       
Recognized prior service cost
   
268
   
250
       
Recognized net actuarial loss
   
21
   
7
   
17
 
Net periodic benefit cost
 
$
1,064
 
$
920
 
$
79
 
Major assumptions:
                   
Discount rate
   
5.75
%
 
5.75
%
 
5.75
%

Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans. For measurement purposes, the rate of increase in pre-Medicare medical care claims costs was 9% in 2007 grading down by 1% to 5% for 2011 and thereafter. For Medicare Supplement claims costs, it was 7% in 2007 grading down by .5% to 5% for 2011 and thereafter. For dental claims cost, it was 5% for 2007 and thereafter. A 1% change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following incremental effects:
           
(In thousands)
 
1% Increase
 
1% Decrease
 
Effect on total of service and interest cost components of net periodic postretirement health care benefit cost
 
$
167
 
$
(131
)
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation
   
1,341
   
(1,091
)

The following table presents estimated future benefit payments in the period indicated.
           
(In thousands)
 
Postretirement
Medical Benefits
 
Supplemental Retirement Plan
 
2007
 
$
363
 
$
20
 
2008
   
372
   
20
 
2009
   
401
   
20
 
2010
   
428
   
20
 
2011
   
434
   
20
 
2012-2016
   
2,397
   
206
 
Total
 
$
4,395
 
$
306
 
 
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2006 are as follows:
           
(In thousands)
 
Postretirement
Medical Benefits
 
Supplemental Retirement Plan
 
Unrecognized net actuarial loss
 
$
1,721
 
$
304
 
Unrecognized transition obligation
   
609
       
Unrecognized prior service cost
   
2,121
       
Total
 
$
4,451
 
$
304
 

The estimated costs that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic cost over the next fiscal year are as follows:
           
(In thousands)
 
Postretirement
Medical Benefits
 
Supplemental Retirement Plan
 
Unrecognized net actuarial loss
 
$
4
       
Unrecognized prior service cost
   
287
       
Net actuarial loss
       
$
23
 
Total
 
$
291
 
$
23
 

13. Leases

The Company leases certain branch sites and certain banking equipment under various operating leases. All of the branch site leases have renewal options of varying lengths and terms. In addition, the Company leases certain data processing equipment that meets the capitalization criteria of SFAS No. 13, “Accounting for Leases”, as amended, and has been recorded as an asset in premises and
 
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equipment and a liability in other long-term debt on the balance sheet. The following table presents estimated future minimum rental commitments under these leases for the period indicated.

           
(In thousands)
 
Operating
Leases
 
Capital
Lease
 
2007
 
$
613
 
$
254
 
2008
   
540
   
254
 
2009
   
477
   
254
 
2010
   
402
   
254
 
2011
   
358
   
84
 
Thereafter
   
2,104
       
   
$
4,494
   
1,100
 
Less: amount representing interest
         
56
 
Long-term obligation under capital lease
       
$
1,044
 

14.

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. The financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit.

These financial instruments involve to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The contract amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require the payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Total commitments to extend credit were $217,285,000 and $160,736,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The Company evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained upon extension of credit, if deemed necessary by the Company, is based on management's credit evaluation of the counter-party. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, marketable securities, inventory, premises and equipment, residential real estate, and income producing commercial properties.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that received when extending credit to customers. The fair value of these instruments is not considered material for disclosure under FASB Interpretation No. 45. The Company had $16,863,000 and $11,632,000 in irrevocable letters of credit outstanding at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk was as follows at year-end.

           
December 31,
 
2006
 
2005
 
(In thousands)
 
Fixed Rate
 
Variable Rate
 
Fixed Rate
 
Variable Rate
 
Commitments to extend credit
 
$
84,590
 
$
132,695
 
$
34,707
 
$
126,029
 
Standby letters of credit
   
15,102
   
1,761
   
11,049
   
583
 
Total
 
$
99,692
 
$
134,456
 
$
45,756
 
$
126,612
 
 
15. Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company's bank subsidiaries actively engage in lending, primarily in their home counties and adjacent areas. Collateral is received to support these loans when deemed necessary. The more significant categories of collateral include cash on deposit with the Company's banks, marketable securities, income producing property, home mortgages, and consumer durables. Loans outstanding, commitments to make loans, and letters of credit range across a large number of industries and individuals. The obligations are significantly diverse and reflect no material concentration in one or more areas, other than most of the Company’s loans are in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

16.
Loss Contingencies

Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. As of December 31, 2006, there were various pending legal actions and proceedings against the Company arising from the normal course of business and in which claims for
 
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damages are asserted. Management, after discussion with legal counsel, believes that these actions are without merit and that the ultimate liability resulting from these legal actions and proceedings, if any, will not have a material effect upon the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

17.

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. Generally, capital distributions are limited to undistributed net income for the current and prior two years, subject to the capital requirements described below. At December 31, 2006, combined retained earnings of the subsidiary banks were $60,905,000 of which $25,733,000 was available for the payment of dividends in 2007 without obtaining prior approval from bank regulatory agencies.

Included in cash and due from banks is certain noninterest bearing deposits that are held at the Federal Reserve Bank and correspondent banks in accordance with regulatory reserve requirements specified by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. The reserve requirement was $16,897,000 and $16,010,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

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.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and its subsidiary banks to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the tables below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital to average assets (as defined). The Company and each of the subsidiary banks meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject as of December 31, 2006.

As of December 31, 2006, the most recent notification from the FDIC categorized the banks as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the banks must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the tables. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institutions’ category.


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The capital amounts and ratios of the consolidated Company and the banks are presented in the following tables.
               
           
To Be Well Capitalized
 
       
For Capital
 
Under Prompt Corrective
 
   
Actual
 
Adequacy Purposes
 
Action Provisions
 
December 31, 2006 (Dollars in thousands)
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
                         
Consolidated
 
$
155,264
   
12.23
%
$
50,793
   
4.00
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Co.
   
38,411
   
10.94
   
14,046
   
4.00
 
$
21,069
   
6.00
%
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
   
26,975
   
11.04
   
9,771
   
4.00
   
14,656
   
6.00
 
Lawrenceburg National Bank
   
11,888
   
10.78
   
4,413
   
4.00
   
6,619
   
6.00
 
First Citizens Bank
   
18,072
   
11.62
   
6,223
   
4.00
   
9,335
   
6.00
 
United Bank & Trust Co.
   
14,084
   
11.19
   
5,034
   
4.00
   
7,552
   
6.00
 
Citizens National Bank of Jessamine County
   
11,429
   
9.50
   
4,813
   
4.00
   
7,220
   
6.00
 
Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky
   
17,345
   
10.05
   
6,902
   
4.00
   
10,353
   
6.00
 
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
                                     
Consolidated
 
$
167,263
   
13.17
%
$
101,587
   
8.00
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Co.
   
41,931
   
11.94
   
28,092
   
8.00
 
$
35,115
   
10.00
%
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
   
28,839
   
11.81
   
19,541
   
8.00
   
24,427
   
10.00
 
Lawrenceburg National Bank
   
13,269
   
12.03
   
8,825
   
8.00
   
11,032
   
10.00
 
First Citizens Bank
   
19,341
   
12.43
   
12,447
   
8.00
   
15,559
   
10.00
 
United Bank & Trust Co.
   
15,332
   
12.18
   
10,069
   
8.00
   
12,586
   
10.00
 
Citizens National Bank of Jessamine County
   
12,673
   
10.53
   
9,626
   
8.00
   
12,033
   
10.00
 
Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky
   
18,657
   
10.81
   
13,804
   
8.00
   
17,255
   
10.00
 
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
                                     
Consolidated
 
$
155,264
   
8.47
%
$
73,314
   
4.00
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Co.
   
38,411
   
6.55
   
23,449
   
4.00
 
$
29,312
   
5.00
%
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
   
26,975
   
8.05
   
13,406
   
4.00
   
16,757
   
5.00
 
Lawrenceburg National Bank
   
11,888
   
6.86
   
6,935
   
4.00
   
8,669
   
5.00
 
First Citizens Bank
   
18,072
   
8.41
   
8,594
   
4.00
   
10,743
   
5.00
 
United Bank & Trust Co.
   
14,084
   
7.90
   
7,128
   
4.00
   
8,910
   
5.00
 
Citizens National Bank of Jessamine County
   
11,429
   
7.61
   
6,005
   
4.00
   
7,507
   
5.00
 
Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky
   
17,345
   
8.17
   
8,489
   
4.00
   
10,611
   
5.00
 


               
           
To Be Well Capitalized
 
       
For Capital
 
Under Prompt Corrective
 
   
Actual
 
Adequacy Purposes
 
Action Provisions
 
December 31, 2005 (Dollars in thousands)
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
                         
Consolidated
 
$
143,861
   
12.68
%
$
45,395
   
4.00
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Co.
   
38,022
   
12.25
   
12,416
   
4.00
 
$
18,624
   
6.00
%
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
   
22,316
   
10.69
   
8,347
   
4.00
   
12,521
   
6.00
 
Lawrenceburg National Bank
   
12,112
   
11.26
   
4,304
   
4.00
   
6,456
   
6.00
 
First Citizens Bank
   
14,323
   
10.56
   
5,425
   
4.00
   
8,138
   
6.00
 
United Bank & Trust Co.
   
14,068
   
11.13
   
5,055
   
4.00
   
7,583
   
6.00
 
Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky
   
15,591
   
9.53
   
6,545
   
4.00
   
9,817
   
6.00
 
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
                                     
Consolidated
 
$
156,323
   
13.77
%
$
90,791
   
8.00
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Co.
   
41,458
   
13.36
   
24,832
   
8.00
 
$
31,040
   
10.00
%
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
   
24,482
   
11.73
   
16,694
   
8.00
   
20,868
   
10.00
 
Lawrenceburg National Bank
   
13,459
   
12.51
   
8,608
   
8.00
   
10,760
   
10.00
 
First Citizens Bank
   
15,625
   
11.52
   
10,850
   
8.00
   
13,563
   
10.00
 
United Bank & Trust Co.
   
15,528
   
12.29
   
10,111
   
8.00
   
12,639
   
10.00
 
Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky
   
17,017
   
10.40
   
13,089
   
8.00
   
16,362
   
10.00
 
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
                                     
Consolidated
 
$
143,861
   
9.59
%
$
59,992
   
4.00
%
 
N/A
   
N/A
 
Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Co.
   
38,022
   
6.55
   
23,216
   
4.00
 
$
29,020
   
5.00
%
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
   
22,316
   
7.62
   
11,715
   
4.00
   
14,644
   
5.00
 
Lawrenceburg National Bank
   
12,112
   
7.22
   
6,711
   
4.00
   
8,388
   
5.00
 
First Citizens Bank
   
14,323
   
7.44
   
7,702
   
4.00
   
9,627
   
5.00
 
United Bank & Trust Co.
   
14,068
   
7.49
   
7,514
   
4.00
   
9,392
   
5.00
 
Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky
   
15,591
   
7.99
   
7,805
   
4.00
   
9,756
   
5.00
 
 
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18. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following table presents the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments made in accordance with the requirements of SFAS No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. This Statement 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. SFAS No. 107 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 class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Accrued Interest Receivable, and Accrued Interest Payable
The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Investment Securities
Fair value equals quoted market price, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

Loans
The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the 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.

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. The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for certificates of deposit with similar remaining maturities.

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.

Federal Funds Purchased, Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase, FHLB, and Other Borrowed Funds
The fair value of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and other borrowed funds is estimated using rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as follows.
           
December 31,
 
2006
 
2005
 
   
Carrying
 
Fair
 
Carrying
 
Fair
 
(In thousands)
 
Amount
 
Value
 
Amount
 
Value
 
Assets
                         
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
156,828
 
$
156,828
 
$
131,018
 
$
131,018
 
Investment securities:
                         
Available for sale
   
326,485
   
326,485
   
315,067
   
315,067
 
Held to maturity
   
7,788
   
7,849
   
13,610
   
13,814
 
Loans, net
   
1,185,837
   
1,161,656
   
951,502
   
938,816
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
11,735
   
11,735
   
8,285
   
8,285
 
                           
Liabilities
                         
Deposits
   
1,454,820
   
1,452,129
   
1,191,651
   
1,189,528
 
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
   
67,941
   
67,941
   
71,336
   
71,336
 
FHLB and other borrowings
   
70,995
   
79,796
   
50,296
   
57,381
 
Subordinated notes payable to unconsolidated trusts
   
25,774
   
25,774
   
25,774
   
25,774
 
Accrued interest payable
   
4,773
   
4,773
   
2,179
   
2,179
 
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19.
Parent Company Financial Statements

Condensed Balance Sheets
           
December 31, (In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
Assets
             
Cash on deposit with subsidiaries
 
$
11,103
 
$
32,121
 
Investment in subsidiaries
   
192,459
   
165,091
 
Net assets of discontinued operations
         
840
 
Other assets
   
11,610
   
8,482
 
Total assets
 
$
215,172
 
$
206,534
 
               
Liabilities
             
Dividends payable
 
$
3,472
 
$
2,244
 
Subordinated notes payable to unconsolidated trusts
   
25,774
   
25,774
 
Accrued purchase price-Citizens Bancorp, Inc.
         
21,846
 
Other liabilities
   
7,485
   
2,434
 
Total liabilities
   
36,731
   
52,298
 
               
Shareholders’ Equity
             
Common stock
   
1,174
   
1,107
 
Capital surplus
   
56,679
   
39,829
 
Retained earnings
   
167,387
   
156,796
 
Treasury stock
   
(42,399
)
 
(41,579
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(4,400
)
 
(1,917
)
Total shareholders’ equity
   
178,441
   
154,236
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
215,172
 
$
206,534
 

Condensed Statements of Income
               
Years Ended December 31, (In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Income
                   
Dividends from subsidiaries
 
$
9,086
 
$
7,490
 
$
8,457
 
Interest income
   
74
   
85
   
80
 
Other dividend income
               
24
 
Investment securities gains, net
               
250
 
Gain on sale of discontinued operations
   
9,442
             
Other noninterest income
   
2,732
   
2,110
   
2,003
 
Total income
   
21,334
   
9,685
   
10,814
 
Expense
                   
Interest expense-subordinated notes payable to unconsolidated trusts
   
1,747
   
623
       
Interest expense on other borrowed funds
   
186
             
Noninterest expense
   
4,021
   
3,290
   
3,417
 
Total expense
   
5,954
   
3,913
   
3,417
 
Income before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries
   
15,380
   
5,772
   
7,397
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
   
2,321
   
(772
)
 
(608
)
Income before equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries
   
13,059
   
6,544
   
8,005
 
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries1
   
8,313
   
9,228
   
5,387
 
Net income
 
$
21,372
 
$
15,772
 
$
13,392
 
1Includes $1,290, $1,240, and $324 related to discontinued operations during 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively.

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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
               
Years Ended December 31, (In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
                   
Net income
 
$
21,372
 
$
15,772
 
$
13,392
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                   
Gain on sale of discontinued operations
   
(9,442
)
           
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries
   
(8,313
)
 
(9,228
)
 
(5,387
)
Noncash stock option expense
   
52
         
39
 
Gain on sale of available for sale investment securities
               
(250
)
Change in other assets and liabilities, net
   
3,925
   
(793
)
 
691
 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
   
(742
)
 
8
   
(512
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
6,852
   
5,759
   
7,973
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
                   
Proceeds from sale of available for sale investment securities
               
925
 
Proceeds from disposal of discontinued operations
   
19,875
             
Investment in unconsolidated trusts
         
(774
)
     
Investment in nonbank subsidiaries
         
(285
)
 
(1,600
)
Investment in bank subsidiary
   
(629
)
 
(581
)
 
(4,000
)
Payment of prior year accrued purchase price-Citizens Bancorp, Inc.
   
(21,846
)
           
Purchase of Citizens National Bancshares, Inc.
   
(15,041
)
           
Purchase of Citizens Bank (Kentucky), Inc.
   
(29
)
 
(2
)
 
(14,588
)
Purchase of company-owned life insurance
   
(1,579
)
           
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(19,249
)
 
(1,642
)
 
(19,263
)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
                   
Proceeds from short-term borrowings
   
15,000
             
Repayment of short-term borrowings
   
(15,000
)
           
Dividends paid
   
(9,553
)
 
(8,949
)
 
(8,879
)
Purchase of common stock
   
(820
)
 
(571
)
 
(178
)
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
   
223
   
187
   
93
 
Stock options exercised
   
1,529
   
771
   
1,755
 
Proceeds from long-term debt issued to unconsolidated trusts
         
25,774
       
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
   
(8,621
)
 
17,212
   
(7,209
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
(21,018
)
 
21,329
   
(18,499
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
   
32,121
   
10,792
   
29,291
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
 
$
11,103
 
$
32,121
 
$
10,792
 


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20.
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
                   
(In thousands, except per share data)
                 
Quarters Ended 2006
 
March 31
 
June 30
 
Sept. 30
 
Dec. 31
 
Interest income
 
$
20,883
 
$
21,669
 
$
22,835
 
$
26,953
 
Interest expense
   
8,567
   
9,427
   
10,447
   
12,991
 
Net interest income
   
12,316
   
12,242
   
12,388
   
13,962
 
Provision for loan losses
   
(34
)
 
(46
)
 
253
   
792
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
12,350
   
12,288
   
12,135
   
13,170
 
Noninterest income
   
5,056
   
4,991
   
5,015
   
5,397
 
Noninterest expense
   
12,507
   
12,434
   
12,901
   
15,535
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
   
4,899
   
4,845
   
4,249
   
3,032
 
Income tax expense from continuing operations
   
910
   
967
   
966
   
517
 
Income from continuing operations
   
3,989
   
3,878
   
3,283
   
2,515
 
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes1
   
567
   
599
   
713
   
9,963
 
Income tax expense from discontinued operations2
   
165
   
171
   
250
   
3,549
 
Income from discontinued operations
   
402
   
428
   
463
   
6,414
 
Net income
 
$
4,391
 
$
4,306
 
$
3,746
 
$
8,929
 
Income from continuing operations - basic and diluted
 
$
.54
 
$
.52
 
$
.45
 
$
.32
 
Income from discontinued operations - basic and diluted
   
.05
   
.06
   
.06
   
.81
 
Net income per common share, basic and diluted
   
.59
   
.58
   
.51
   
1.13
 
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic
   
7,385
   
7,378
   
7,393
   
7,884
 
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted
   
7,413
   
7,400
   
7,412
   
7,904
 
1Includes gain on disposals of $9,873 during the quarter ended December 31, 2006.
2Includes income tax expense of $3,456 during the quarter ended December 31, 2006 related to gain on disposals.
 
                   
(In thousands, except per share data)
                 
Quarters Ended 2005
 
March 31
 
June 30
 
Sept. 30
 
Dec. 31
 
Interest income
 
$
15,127
 
$
15,722
 
$
16,369
 
$
18,433
 
Interest expense
   
5,237
   
5,616
   
6,260
   
7,296
 
Net interest income
   
9,890
   
10,106
   
10,109
   
11,137
 
Provision for loan losses
   
(12
)
 
31
   
348
   
255
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
9,902
   
10,075
   
9,761
   
10,882
 
Noninterest income
   
5,362
   
4,984
   
4,852
   
4,669
 
Noninterest expense
   
10,547
   
10,372
   
10,503
   
10,742
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
   
4,717
   
4,687
   
4,110
   
4,809
 
Income tax expense from continuing operations
   
992
   
1,131
   
699
   
969
 
Income from continuing operations
   
3,725
   
3,556
   
3,411
   
3,840
 
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes
   
448
   
440
   
656
   
179
 
Income tax expense from discontinued operations
   
117
   
108
   
214
   
44
 
Income from discontinued operations
   
331
   
332
   
442
   
135
 
Net income
 
$
4,056
 
$
3,888
 
$
3,853
 
$
3,975
 
Income from continuing operations - basic
 
 $
.55
 
$
.52
 
$
.51
 
$
.55
 
Income from discontinued operations - basic
   
.05
   
.05
   
.06
   
.02
 
Net income per common share, basic
   
.60
   
.57
   
.57
   
.57
 
Income from continuing operations - diluted
   
.54
   
.52
   
.50
   
.55
 
Income from discontinued operations - diluted
   
.05
   
.05
   
.06
   
.02
 
Net income per common share, diluted
   
.59
   
.57
   
.56
   
.57
 
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic
   
6,791
   
6,781
   
6,786
   
6,963
 
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted
   
6,839
   
6,818
   
6,821
   
6,991
 
 
21.
Business Combination - Citizens National Bancshares, Inc.

On October 1, 2006 the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common shares of Citizens National Bancshares, Inc. (“Citizens Bancshares”), a one-bank holding company of Citizens Jessamine. Citizens Bancshares was subsequently merged into the Company, leaving Citizens Jessamine as a direct subsidiary of the Company. The results presented in the consolidated financial statements herein include the results of Citizens Jessamine since the acquisition date.

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The aggregate purchase price of Citizens Bancshares was $30.3 million, including $15.3 million (50.4% of purchase price) in cash and $15.0 million (49.6% of purchase price) in common stock. The $32.30 per share value of the 464 thousand shares of common stock issued was determined based on the average of the daily closing prices of the Company’s common stock for the 15 consecutive days when the stock markets are open for trading ending on the fifteenth day prior to the closing of the merger. The purchase price resulted in approximately $14.6 million in goodwill and $4.5 million in a core deposit intangible asset. The core deposit asset is being amortized over a life of 9.4 years under a declining amortization schedule through the year 2014 with the remaining 10% to be amortized in year 2015. Goodwill is not subject to periodic amortization in the consolidated financial statements. As with prior acquisitions, minor adjustments to the total purchase price allocation, and thus goodwill, are possible as execution costs are finalized. The table below summarizes the estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition. Pro forma condensed consolidated results of operations assuming Citizens Bancshares had been acquired at the beginning of the reported periods are not presented because the effect of this acquisition was not considered significant for financial reporting purposes.

(In thousands)
 
October 1, 2006
 
       
Assets
       
Cash and equivalents
 
$
16,307
 
Investment securities
   
13,391
 
Loans, net of unearned income and allowance for loan losses
   
119,659
 
Premises and equipment, net
   
3,424
 
Goodwill
   
14,570
 
Core deposit intangible
   
4,524
 
Other assets
   
4,407
 
Total assets
 
$
176,282
 
         
Liabilities
       
Deposits
 
$
139,441
 
Short-term borrowings
   
2,880
 
Other liabilities
   
3,724
 
Total liabilities
   
146,045
 
         
Net Assets Acquired
 
$
30,237
 
         

22.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The change in balance for goodwill is as follows.

           
(In thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
Beginning of year
 
$
28,437
 
$
7,509
 
Purchase price refinements of prior years’ acquisitions
   
211
   
206
 
Acquired goodwill
   
14,174
   
20,722
 
End of year
 
$
42,822
 
$
28,437
 

Acquired Intangible Assets

Acquired core deposit and customer relationship intangible assets were as follows as of December 31 of the year indicated.

           
   
2006
 
2005
 
Amortized Intangible Assets
(In thousands)
 
Gross
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Gross
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Core deposit intangibles
 
$
10,890
 
$
2,541
 
$
6,112
 
$
634
 
Other customer relationship intangibles
   
2,414
   
1,008
   
2,414
   
621
 
Total
 
$
13,304
 
$
3,549
 
$
8,526
 
$
1,255
 

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Aggregate amortization expense of core deposit and customer relationship intangible assets was $2,009,000 and $934,000 for 2006 and 2005, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years is as follows.

       
(In thousands)
 
Amount
 
2007
 
$
2,475
 
2008
   
1,880
 
2009
   
1,425
 
2010
   
1,070
 
2011
   
899
 


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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting are, to the best of their knowledge, effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have also concluded that there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting or any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, we have a matter that our external auditors have classified as a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006 but that we believe is instead a significant deficiency. We refer you to the section below entitled “Non-Routine Change; Situation Deemed by Management to Reflect a Significant Deficiency” for a description of this matter.

Definition of “Material Weakness” and of “Significant Deficiency.” The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Auditing Standard No. 2 has defined a material weakness as “a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.” The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Auditing Standard No. 2 has defined a significant deficiency as “a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that adversely affects the company’s ability to initiate, authorize, record, process, or report external financial data reliably in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles such that there is more than a remote likelihood that a misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements that is more than inconsequential will not be prevented or detected.”

Non-Routine Change; Situation Deemed by Management to Reflect a Significant Deficiency. A matter arose during a recent audit which our external auditors have classified as a material weakness but which management views instead as a significant deficiency. Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted a paid time off (“PTO”) policy to replace the vacation and sick pay policies previously in effect. At the time the PTO policy was initially being developed and considered by us, management evaluated the terms of the proposed policy and its potential effect on the Company. Because this change was not routine, management’s evaluation included making the Chief Financial Officer aware of the potential policy change so that he could evaluate potential changes in accounting and financial reporting that would result if the policy was adopted. Our Chief Financial Officer did evaluate the financial reporting implications, discussed the appropriate accounting treatment with Crowe Chizek and Company LLC (“Crowe Chizek”), our registered independent public accounting firm, and concluded on the appropriate accounting and financial reporting. At that time, our internal control over financial reporting with respect to non-routine changes appeared to be effective.

However, the PTO policy originally contemplated was changed before it was adopted by our board. While our Chief Financial Officer was made aware of and, we believe, evaluated the changes to the policy, any such evaluation was neither documented nor confirmed with Crowe Chizek. During the annual audit of the 2006 financial statements, Crowe Chizek discovered that the terms of the PTO policy put in place differed from the terms initially analyzed by management for appropriate accounting, resulting in an under-accrual of the liability for compensated absences. This understatement of the liability for compensated absences of $1.3 million was corrected in the fourth quarter of 2006, prior to our announcement of fourth quarter and annual earnings. Under the terms of the new PTO policy, an employee may now carry over unused vacation and sick days (subject to limitations based upon rank and tenure) and be paid in cash for any unused vacation and sick days at the time the employee ceases to work for us (i.e. at retirement, death, resignation or termination of employment). In no event may an employee carry over into a subsequent year a number of unused PTO days greater than 125% of the number of PTO days to which such employee is entitled in the subject year (the “Carry Over Limitation”). The $1.3 million reflects a liability that we are obligated to accrue pursuant to generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) to reflect our (or one of our subsidiary’s) obligations to our employees with respect to unused PTO days that can be accumulated and carried over to subsequent years without risk of forfeiture.

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Since we did not have adequate written documentation of the Chief Financial Officer’s analysis of potential accounting and financial reporting changes regarding the further proposed changes to the PTO policy, we cannot be completely sure that the financial reporting error occurred solely because of human error or because a detailed analysis was not properly done. Further, because of the magnitude of the reporting error with respect to our 2006 normalized earnings and because the reporting error was discovered by Crowe Chizek, we have concluded that we had a significant deficiency in internal control over financial reporting with respect to non-routine changes or complex changes. However, we believe (contrary to the judgment of Crowe Chizek that this matter constitutes a material weakness) that this matter (in light of both the actual and potential magnitude of the error in question) constitutes a significant deficiency because

 
·
the amount (including estimated potential amounts), net of tax, that could have been accrued for the PTO policy represents only approximately 5.0% of our 2006 net income;
 
·
the under-accrual in question is an isolated event in our accounting history; and
 
·
the amount required under GAAP in 2006 for the PTO policy is not representative of the cost that will be accrued in future periods. Due to the facts that (i) upon adoption of the new PTO policy each of our employees was granted a start-up PTO balance of between one to two weeks and (ii) our employees in future periods will not be able to accumulate PTO days as quickly as was the case in 2006 due to the Carry Over Limitation, we anticipate that the level of accrual required for our PTO policy in future periods will not require a substantial increase beyond the amount that has been accrued and reflected in our year end financial statements.

Remediation of Significant Deficiency. To remediate the significant deficiency described above and enhance our internal control over financial reporting, management has commenced an internal review of our processes in order to better ensure proper financial reporting of non-routine changes and complex changes. We also expect to do the following:

 
·
Revise our procedures related to internal control over financial reporting with respect to any complex or non-routine change (including changes in compensation policies) to require the Chief Financial Officer or other senior financial reporting employee to document in writing the results of their evaluation of potential accounting changes and financial reporting changes that would occur from such complex or non-routine change.
 
·
Implement a monitoring system for the differences between drafts and final documentation relating to complex or non-routine changes to evaluate whether the accounting and financial reporting requirements have changed.
 
·
Increase communication by and among our senior management and financial reporting employees and other third parties relevant to the disclosure process.
 
·
Retain our procedures of ensuring that our Chief Financial Officer be made aware of and involved in any complex or non-routine contemplated change so that any potential tax, accounting and financial reporting issues may be evaluated.
 
·
Retain our procedure of encouraging our Chief Financial Officer and other senior financial reporting employees to contact outside financial experts and consultants, if deemed advisable, to discuss potential tax, accounting and/or financial reporting issues regarding a complex or non-routine contemplated change.

Conclusion. Notwithstanding the evaluation and initiation of these remediation actions, the identified significant deficiency in our internal control over financial reporting will not be considered remediated until the new controls are fully implemented, in operation for a sufficient period of time, tested, and concluded by management to be operating effectively.
 
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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
Management Responsibility. The management of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s internal control system is designed to provide reasonable assurance to Company’s management and Board of Directors regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the presentation of published financial statements. However, all internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations.
 
General Description of Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Internal control over financial reporting refers to a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and effected by the Company’s Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:
 
 
 
·
Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of Company assets;
 
 
 
·
Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that Company’s receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization of Company’s management and members of the Company’s Board of Directors; and
 
 
 
·
Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisitions, uses or dispositions of Company assets that could have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.
 
 
Inherent Limitations in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented or overridden by collusion or other improper activities. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process, and it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.
 
Management’s Assessment of the Company’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting. We assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006. In making this assessment, we used the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in “Internal Control-Integrated Framework.” This assessment excluded the internal control over financial reporting for Citizens National Bank of Jessamine County ("Citizens Jessamine") as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission for current year acquisitions. Citizens National Bancshares, Inc., the former parent company of Citizens Jessamine, was acquired by the Company on October 1, 2006. Citizens Jessamine represented 9.4% of the Company’s consolidated assets at December 31, 2006 and 1.1% of the Company’s consolidated net income for 2006.
 
As a result of our assessment of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, we conclude that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2006 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.
 
Auditor Assessment. Our assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006 has been audited by Crowe Chizek and Company LLC. As stated in their report, which appears herein, Crowe Chizek and Company LLC believes that a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting existed at December 31, 2006 and, accordingly, that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective at that date.
 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Board of Directors and Shareholders
Farmers Capital Bank Corporation
Frankfort, Kentucky

 
We have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, that Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (the “Company”) maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006, based on criteria established in “Internal Control - Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
 
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
On October 1, 2006, the Company acquired Citizens National Bancshares, Inc., the former parent company of Citizens National Bank of Jessamine County (“Citizens Jessamine”). Citizens Jessamine’s assets represented 9.4% of the Company’s consolidated assets at December 31, 2006, and its income represented 1.1% of the Company’s consolidated net income for 2006. As permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year of acquisition, the Company excluded Citizens Jessamine from its assessment of internal controls over financial reporting. Accordingly, our audit of internal control over financial reporting also excluded Citizens Jessamine.
 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
A material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected. We have identified the following material weakness that has not been identified as a material weakness in management’s assessment. On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted a paid time off (“PTO”) policy to replace the vacation and sick pay policies previously in effect. As the PTO policy was being developed, management evaluated the terms of the proposed policy, concluded on the appropriate accounting, and discussed the accounting with us. During the annual audit of the 2006 financial statements, we discovered that the terms of the plan put in place differed from the terms initially analyzed by management for appropriate accounting, resulting in an under-accrual of the liability for compensated absences. The Company’s control over evaluation of final benefit plan documentation was not effective in this instance. The known error, an understatement of the liability for compensated absences of $1.3 million, was corrected by management prior to completion of the 2006 financial statements. We believe that the actual and potential error arising from this matter would have been material to the annual or interim financial statements. This material weakness was considered in determining the nature, timing and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of the Company’s consolidated 2006 financial statements, and this report does not affect our report dated March 12, 2007, on those financial statements, which expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
 
In our opinion, because of the effect of the material weakness described above on the achievement of the objectives of the control criteria, management’s assessment that Farmers Capital Bank Corporation maintained effective internal control over financial
 
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reporting as of December 31, 2006 is not fairly stated, in all material respects, based on criteria established in “Internal Control - Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Also, in our opinion, because of the effect of the material weakness described above on the achievement of the objectives of the control criteria, Farmers Capital Bank Corporation has not maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006, based on criteria established in “Internal Control - Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
 

Crowe Chizek and Company LLC


Louisville, Kentucky
March 12, 2007
 
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Item 9B. Other Information

None.


PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

   
Positions and
Years of Service
   
Offices With
With the
Executive Officer1
Age
the Registrant
Registrant
G. Anthony Busseni
58
President and CEO, Director2
22*
     
Allison B. Gordon
43
Senior Vice President3
20*

The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to the Company’s directors, officers and employees, including the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer. The Company makes available its Code of Ethics on its Internet website at www.farmerscapital.com.

Additional information required by Item 10 is hereby incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement in connection with its annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for May 8, 2007 which will be filed with the Commission on or about April 1, 2007, pursuant to Regulation 14A.

*
Includes years of service with the Company and its subsidiaries.

1
For Regulation O purposes, Frank W. Sower, Jr., Chairman of the Company’s board of directors, is considered an executive officer in name only.

2
Also a director of Farmers Bank, Citizens Jessamine, Farmers Georgetown, United Bank, Lawrenceburg Bank, First Citizens Bank, Citizens Northern, FCB Services, Farmers Insurance (Chairman), Leasing One (Chairman), Kentucky General (Chairman), Pro Mortgage, FFKT Insurance, Kentucky Home Life Insurance Company, Citizens Acquisition, and an administrative trustee of Farmers Capital Bank Trust I and Farmers Capital Bank Trust II.

3
Also a director of Farmers Bank, Farmers Georgetown, FCB Services, and an administrative trustee of Farmers Capital Bank Trust I and Farmers Capital Bank Trust II.


Item 11. Executive Compensation

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by Items 11 through 14 is hereby incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement in connection with its annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for May 8, 2007 which will be filed with the Commission on or about April 1, 2007, pursuant to Regulation 14A.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

(a)1.

The following consolidated financial statements and report of independent registered accounting firm of the Company is included in Part II, Item 8 on pages 41 through 74:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Income
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(a)2.
Financial Statement Schedules

All schedules are omitted for the reason they are not required, or are not applicable, or the required information is disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements and related notes thereto.

(a)3.
Exhibits:

 
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006).
 
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Annual Report of Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997).
 
3.3
Amendments to Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2003).
 
4
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006, the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2003).
 
21
 
23
 
31.1
 
31.2
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
FARMERS CAPITAL BANK CORPORATION
 
       
       
 
By:
 /s/ G. Anthony Busseni  
   
G. Anthony Busseni
 
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
       
       
 
Date:
 March 6, 2007  

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
 /s/ G. Anthony Busseni
President, Chief Executive Officer
 March 6, 2007
G. Anthony Busseni
and Director (principal executive
 
 
officer of the Registrant)
 
     
/s/ Frank W. Sower, Jr.
Chairman
 3-6-07
Frank W. Sower, Jr.
   
     
/s/ Frank R. Hamilton, Jr.
Director
 3-7-07
Frank R. Hamilton, Jr.
   
     
/s/ Lloyd C. Hillard, Jr.
Director
 3-5-07
Lloyd C. Hillard, Jr.
   
     
/s/ Cecil D. Bell, Jr.
Director
 3-2-07
Cecil D. Bell, Jr.
   
     
/s/ Shelley Sweeney
Director
 3-9-07
Shelley S. Sweeney
   
     
/s/ Donald J. Mullineaux
Director
 3/6/07
Dr. Donald J. Mullineaux
   
     
/s/ Harold G Mays
Director
 3-3-07
Harold G. Mays
   
     
/s/ J.D. Sutterlin
Director
 3/2/07
Dr. John D. Sutterlin
   
     
/s/ Michael M. Sullivan
Director
 March 5, 2007
Michael M. Sullivan
   
     
/s/ J. Barry Banker
Director
 3-5-07
J. Barry Banker
   
     
/s/ Robert Roach Jr.
Director
 March 6, 2007
Robert Roach, Jr.
   
     
/s/ Doug Carpenter
Senior Vice President, Secretary
 3-6-07
C. Douglas Carpenter
and CFO (principal financial and
 
 
accounting officer)
 
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INDEX OF EXHIBITS




Exhibit
 
Page
     
     
21
84
     
23
86
     
31.1
87
     
31.2
88
     
32
89


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