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



FORM 10-K

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005
OR
[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________________ to __________________

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-27905

MutualFirst Financial, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
35-2085640
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
110 E. Charles Street, Muncie, Indiana
(Address of principal executive offices)
47305-2419
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (765) 747-2800

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

None

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
(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 [  ]   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 [  ]   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 [  ]

          Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) 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. [ ]

          Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  YES [X]  NO [   ]

          Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  YES [   ]   NO [ X ]

          The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates, computed by reference to the last sale price of such stock on the Nasdaq National Market as of June 30, 2005, the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was approximately $74.2 million. (The exclusion from such amount of the market value of the shares owned by any person shall not be deemed an admission by the registrant that such person is an affiliate of the registrant.)

          As of March 2, 2006, there were issued and outstanding 4,545,000 shares of the registrant's common stock.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

PART III of Form 10-K--Portions of registrant's Proxy Statement for its 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.


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Item 1. Business

General

             MutualFirst Financial, Inc., a Maryland corporation, is a savings and loan holding company that has as its wholly-owned subsidiary Mutual Federal Savings Bank ("Mutual Federal"). MFS Financial was formed in September 1999 to become the holding company of Mutual Federal in connection with Mutual Federal's conversion from the mutual to stock form of organization on December 29, 1999. In April 2001, MFS Financial formally changed its corporate name to MutualFirst Financial, Inc. ("MutualFirst"). The words "we," "our" and "us" refer to MutualFirst and Mutual Federal on a consolidated basis.

             At December 31, 2005, we had total assets of $971.8 million, deposits of $684.6 million and stockholders' equity of $88.8 million. Our executive offices are located at 110 E. Charles Street, Muncie, Indiana 47305-2400 and our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "MFSF." In September 2005, Mutual Federal purchased $118.1 million in assets and assumed $97.8 million in liabilities representing the operations of Fidelity Federal Savings Bank located in Marion Indiana for $20 million in cash. The assets purchased included $59.3 million in residential real estate mortgage loans, $8.4 million in consumer loans, and $14.5 million in commercial and construction loans. The liabilities assumed included total deposits of $75.9 million and $20.5 million in Federal Home Loan Bank advances.

             Substantially all of MutualFirst's business is conducted through Mutual Federal, a federal savings bank. Mutual Federal is subject to extensive regulation by the Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS"), and its deposits are insured up to applicable limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC").

             Our principal business consists of attracting retail deposits from the general public and investing those funds primarily in loans secured by first mortgages on owner-occupied, one- to four-family residences, a variety of consumer loans, loans secured by commercial and multi-family real estate and commercial business loans. Funds not invested in loans generally are invested in investment securities, including mortgage-backed and mortgage-related securities.

             Our profitability depends primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between interest and dividend income on interest-earning assets, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Interest-earning assets include principally loans, investment securities, including mortgage-backed and related securities and interest-earning deposits in other institutions. Net interest income is dependent upon the level of interest rates and the extent to which such rates are changing. Our profitability is also dependent, to a lesser extent, on the level of noninterest income, provision for loan losses, noninterest expense and income taxes. Our operations and profitability are subject to changes in interest rates, applicable statutes and regulations, and general economic conditions, as well as other factors beyond our control.

             We offer deposit accounts having a wide range of interest rates and terms, which generally include passbook and statement savings accounts, money market deposit accounts, NOW and non-interest bearing checking accounts and certificates of deposit with terms ranging

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from seven days to 71 months. We solicit most of our deposits in our market area, though in 2005, we began to accept brokered deposits. See "Sources of Funds -- Deposits."

Forward-Looking Statements

             This Form 10-K contains various forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions and describe our future plans and strategies and our expectations. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," or similar words. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is uncertain. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality and composition of our loan and investment portfolios, demand for our loan products, deposit flows, our operating expenses, competition, demand for financial services in our market areas and accounting principles and guidelines. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements, and you should not rely too much on these statements. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim, any obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Market Area

             We are a community-oriented financial institution offering a variety of financial services to meet the needs of the communities we serve. We are headquartered in Muncie, Indiana and we offer our financial services through 20 retail offices primarily serving Delaware, Randolph, Kosciusko and Grant counties in Indiana. We also originate mortgage loans in the contiguous counties and we originate indirect consumer loans throughout Indiana. See "Lending Activities -- Consumer and Other Lending."

Lending Activities

             General. Our mortgage loans carry either a fixed or an adjustable rate of interest. Mortgage loans are generally long-term and amortize on a monthly basis with principal and interest due each month. At December 31, 2005, our net loan portfolio totaled $824.6 million, which constituted 84.8% of our total assets.

             Loans up to $550,000 may be approved by individual loan officers. Loans in excess of $550,000, but not in excess of $1.0 million, require the signature of the recommending officer and signatures from any two Executive Loan Committee members. The recommending officer may be one of the Executive Loan Committee members approving the loan. Loans in amounts greater than $1.0 million, but not to exceed $1.5 million, require the signature of the recommending officer and any three Executive Loan Committee members. Loans not to exceed $1.5 million, to a borrower whose aggregate debt is not greater than $3.0 million, may be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Loan Committee. All loans in excess of $1.5 million and loans of any

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amount to a borrower whose aggregate debt will exceed $3.0 million must be approved by the Board of Directors.

             At December 31, 2005, the maximum amount which we could lend to any one borrower and the borrower's related entities was approximately $11.9 million. At December 31, 2005, our largest lending relationship to a single borrower or a group of related borrowers consisted of five loans totaling $5.7 million. Four of these loans are secured by newly constructed auto service centers. The fifth loan is secured by a drive-in/carry-out food establishment. Each of the loans to this group of borrowers was current and performing in accordance with its terms at December 31, 2005.








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             The following table presents information concerning the composition of our loan portfolio in dollar amounts and in percentages as of the dates indicated.

December 31,
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
(Dollars in Thousands)
Real Estate Loans:
  One- to four-family $451,914(1) 54.00% $385,678(2) 52.96% $393,450(3) 54.86% $374,407(4) 56.80% $388,331    58.96%
  Multi-family 5,505    0.66    4,657    .64    5,353    .75    8,211    1.25    10,059    1.53   
  Commercial 77,270    9.23    68,067    9.35    65,430    9.12    54,252    8.23    51,503    7.82   
  Construction and
    development

22,938   

2.74   

20,745   

2.85   

17,860   

2.49   

14,853   

2.25   

16,438   

2.49   
   Total real estate loans 557,627   
66.63   
479,147   
65.80   
482,093   
67.22   
451,723   
68.53   
466,331   
70.80   
Other Loans:
  Consumer Loans:
   Automobile 39,802    4.76    39,475    5.42    40,497    5.65    32,997    5.01    33,159    5.03   
   Home equity 31,962    3.82    29,464    4.05    25,401    3.54    21,515    3.26    18,365    2.79   
   Home improvement 31,933    3.82    23,289    3.20    20,924    2.92    20,135    3.05    19,782    3.00   
   Manufactured housing 2,106    0.25    2,879    .40    4,108    .57    5,643    .86    7,910    1.20   
   R.V. 64,222    7.67    58,643    8.05    58,222    8.12    52,672    7.99    44,700    6.79   
   Boat 40,631    4.85    38,382    5.27    38,096    5.31    36,530    5.54    33,904    5.15   
   Other 4,305   
.51   
3,325   
.46   
3,443   
.48   
3,322   
.50   
4,411   
.67   
      Total consumer loans 214,961    25.68    195,457    26.84    190,691    26.59    172,814    26.21    162,231    24.63   
  Commercial business loans 64,353   
7.69   
53,620   
7.36   
44,362   
6.19   
34,660   
5.26   
30,092   
4.57   
      Total other loans 279,314   
33.37   
249,077   
34.20   
235,053   
32.78   
207,474   
31.47   
192,323   
29.20   
  Total loans receivable, gross 836,941(1) 100.00%
728,224(2) 100.00%
  717,146(3) 100.00%
659,197(4) 100.00%
658,654    100.00%
Less:
  Undisbursed portion of loans 7,724    9,237    8,160    7,240    7,669   
  Deferred loan fees and costs (3,453)   (3,814)   (3,749)   (3,293)   (2,658)  
  Allowance for losses 8,100   
6,867   
6,779   
6,286   
5,449   
  Total loans receivable, net $824,570   
$715,934   
$705,956   
$648,964   
$648,194   

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(1)  Includes loans held for sale of $2.0 million.
(2)  Includes loans held for sale of $2.9 million.
(3)  Includes loans held for sale of $2.0 million.
(4)  Includes loans held for sale of $7.9 million.


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             The following table shows the composition of our loan portfolio by fixed- and adjustable-rate at the dates indicated.

December 31,
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
(Dollars in Thousands)
Fixed-Rate Loans:
  Real estate:
  One- to four-family $305,911(1) 36.55% $262,716(2)  38.08% $281,497(3) 39.25% $250,484(4) 38.00% $215,281    32.69%
  Multi-family 4,587    0.55    3,427    .47    3,483    .49    3,622    .55    4,630    .70   
  Commercial 9,375    1.12    6,918    .95    6,960    .97    7,044    1.07    8,879    1.35   
  Construction and development 12,690   
1.52   
15,191   
2.09   
13,946   
1.94   
12,290   
1.86   
12,437   
1.88   
     Total real estate loans 332,563    39.74    288,251    39.58    305,886    42.65    273,440    41.48    241,227    36.62   
 
  Consumer 182,784    21.84    165,895    22.78    165,182    23.03    151,199    22.94    143,772    21.83   
  Commercial business 20,000   
2.39   
16,347   
2.24   
12,099   
    1.69   
  11,251   
   1.70   
  15,416   
  2.34   
     Total fixed-rate loans 535,347   
63.97   
470,493   
64.61   
483,167   
  67.37   
435,890   
 66.12   
400,415   
60.79   
Adjustable-Rate Loans:
  Real estate:
  One- to four-family 146,003    17.44    122,962    16.89    111,953    15.61    123,923    18.80    173,050    26.27   
  Multi-family 918    0.11    1,230    .17    1,870    .26    4,589    .70    5,429    .83   
  Commercial 67,895    8.11    61,149    8.40    58,470    8.15    47,208    7.16    42,624    6.47   
  Construction and development 10,248   
1.22   
5,554   
.76   
3,914   
.55   
2,563   
.39   
4,001   
.61   
     Total real estate loans 225,064    26.88    190,895    26.21    176,207    24.57    178,283    27.05    225,104    34.18   
  Consumer 32,177    3.85    29,562    4.06    25,509    3.56    21,615    3.28    18,459    2.80   
  Commercial business 44,353   
5.30   
37,273   
5.12   
32,263    4.50   
23,409   
3.55   
14,676   
2.23   
     Total adjustable-rate loans 301,594   
36.03   
257,730   
35.39   
233,979   
32.63   
223,307   
33.88   
258,239   
39.21   
     Total loans 836,941(1) 100.00%
728,224(2) 100.00%
717,146(3) 100.00%
659,197(4) 100.00%
658,654    100.00%
Less:
  Undisbursed portion of loans 7,724    9,237    8,160     7,240    7,669   
  Deferred loan fees and costs (3,453)   (3,814)   (3,749)   (3,293)   (2,658)  
  Allowance for loan losses 8,100   
6,867   
6,779   
6,286   
5,449   
    Total loans receivable, net $824,570   
$715,934   
$705,956    
$648,964   
$648,194   

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(1)  Includes loans held for sale of $2.0 million.
(2)  Includes loans held for sale of $2.9 million.
(3)  Includes loans held for sale of $2.0 million.
(4)  Includes loans held for sale of $7.9 million.



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             The following schedule illustrates the contractual maturity of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2005.  Mortgages that have adjustable or renegotiable interest rates are shown as maturing in the period during which the contract is due.  The schedule does not reflect the effects of possible prepayments or enforcement of due-on-sale clauses.

Real Estate
One- to Four-Family(1)
Multi-family and
Commercial
Construction
and Development(2)
Consumer
Commercial
Business
Total
Amount
Weighted
Average
Rate
Amount
Weighted
Average
Rate
Amount
Weighted
Average
Rate
Amount
Weighted
Average
Rate
Amount
Weighted
Average
Rate
Amount
Weighted
Average
Rate
(Dollars in Thousands)
Due During
Years Ending
December 31,
2006(3) $      100 7.77% $ 2,771 7.68% $ 4,754 7.67% $ 7,887 7.60% $27,731 7.90% $ 43,243 7.81%
2007 325 6.31    1,035 7.05    28 7.13    5,168 7.68    9,353 7.23    15,909 7.35   
2008 1,769 6.59    5,301 6.48    9 6.99    11,136 6.37    4,840 7.62    23,055 6.68   
2009 and 2010 3,121 6.33    6,532 6.62    327 6.76    34,492 6.28    9,286 6.95    53,758 6.44   
2011 to 2012 12,197 5.98    5,924 7.15    92 7.39    19,179 7.64    1,578 6.79    38,970 7.01   
2013 to 2027 227,416 5.64    61,091 6.90    5,869 5.56    137,027 7.27    11,565 6.48    442,968 6.34   
2028 and following 204,964
5.68    121
9.75    11,859
5.67    72
5.75    ---
---    217,016
5.68   
    Total $449,892
$82,775
$22,938
$214,961
$64,353
$834,919
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(1) Does not include mortgage loans held for sale.
(2) Once the construction phase has been completed, these loans will automatically convert to permanent financing.
(3) Includes demand loans, loans having no stated maturity and overdraft loans.



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             The total amount of loans due after December 31, 2006 which have predetermined interest rates is $516.3 million, and the total amount of loans due after such date which have floating or adjustable interest rates is $275.4 million.

             One- to Four-Family Residential Real Estate Lending. We focus our real estate lending efforts primarily on the origination of loans secured by first mortgages on owner-occupied, one- to four-family residences in our market areas. At December 31, 2005, one- to four-family residential mortgage loans totaled $451.9 million, or 54.00% of our gross loan portfolio.

             We generally underwrite our one- to four-family loans based on the loan applicant's employment and credit history and the appraised value of the subject property. Presently, we lend up to 100% of the lesser of the appraised value or purchase price for one- to four-family residential loans. For loans with a loan-to-value ratio in excess of 80%, we generally require private mortgage insurance in order to reduce our exposure to below 80%. Properties securing our one- to four-family loans are appraised by independent state licensed fee appraisers approved by Mutual Federal's board of directors. We require borrowers to obtain title insurance in the amount of their mortgage. Hazard insurance and flood insurance, if necessary, is required in an amount not less than the value of the property improvements.

             We originate one- to four-family mortgage loans on either a fixed- or adjustable-rate basis, as consumer demand dictates. Our pricing strategy for mortgage loans includes setting interest rates that are competitive with Freddie Mac and other local financial institutions and are consistent with our internal needs. Adjustable-rate mortgage or ARM loans are offered with a one-year, three-year, five-year or seven-year term to the initial repricing date. After the initial period, the interest rate for each ARM loan adjusts annually for the remainder of the term of the loan. We use the weekly average of the one-year Treasury Bill Constant Maturity Index to reprice our ARM loans. During fiscal 2005, we originated $37.7 million of one- to four-family ARM loans and $70.1 million of one- to four-family fixed-rate mortgage loans. By way of comparison, during fiscal 2004, we originated $44.8 million of one- to four-family ARM loans, and $72.6 million of one- to four-family fixed-rate mortgage loans.

             Fixed-rate loans secured by one- to four-family residences have contractual maturities of up to 30 years and are generally fully amortizing, with payments due monthly. These loans normally remain outstanding, however, for a substantially shorter period of time because of refinancing and other prepayments. A significant change in interest rates could alter considerably the average life of a residential loan in our portfolio. Our one- to four-family loans are generally not assumable, do not contain prepayment penalties and do not permit negative amortization of principal. Most are written using underwriting guidelines which make them saleable in the secondary market. Our real estate loans generally contain a "due on sale" clause allowing us to declare the unpaid principal balance due and payable upon the sale of the security property.

             Our one- to four-family residential ARM loans are fully amortizing loans with contractual maturities of up to 30 years, with payments due monthly. Our ARM loans generally provide for specified minimum and maximum interest rates, with a lifetime cap and floor, and a periodic adjustment on the interest rate over the rate in effect on the date of origination. As a consequence

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of using caps, the interest rates on these loans may not be as rate sensitive as is our cost of funds. We offer a one-year ARM loan that is convertible into a fixed-rate loan. When these loans convert, they may be sold in the secondary market.

             In order to remain competitive in our market areas, we sometimes originate ARM loans at initial rates below the fully indexed rate. ARM loans generally pose different credit risks than fixed-rate loans, primarily because as interest rates rise, the borrower's payment rises, increasing the potential for default. We have not experienced difficulty with the payment history for these loans. See "Asset Quality -- Non-performing Assets" and "-- Classified Assets." At December 31, 2005, our one- to four-family ARM loan portfolio totaled $146.0 million, or 17.4% of our gross loan portfolio. At that date, the fixed-rate one- to four-family mortgage loan portfolio totaled $305.9 million, or 36.6% of our gross loan portfolio.

             Multi-family and Commercial Real Estate Lending. We offer a variety of multi-family and commercial real estate loans for acquisition, renovation or construction. These loans are secured by the real estate and improvements financed. The collateral securing these loans ranges from industrial commercial buildings to churches, office buildings and multi-family housing complexes. At December 31, 2005, multi-family and commercial real estate loans totaled $82.8 million, or 9.9% of our gross loan portfolio.

             Our loans secured by multi-family and commercial real estate are originated with either a fixed or adjustable interest rate. The interest rate on adjustable-rate loans is based on a variety of indices, generally determined through negotiation with the borrower. Loan-to-value ratios on our multi-family and commercial real estate loans typically do not exceed 80% of the appraised value of the property securing the loan. These loans typically require monthly payments, may not be fully amortizing and have maximum maturities of 25 years.

             Loans secured by multi-family and commercial real estate are underwritten based on the income producing potential of the property and the financial strength of the borrower. The net operating income, which is the income derived from the operation of the property less all operating expenses, must be sufficient to cover the payments related to the outstanding debt. We generally require personal guarantees of the borrowers in addition to the security property as collateral for such loans. We also generally require an assignment of rents or leases in order to be assured that the cash flow from the project will be used to repay the debt. Appraisals on properties securing multi-family and commercial real estate loans are performed by independent state licensed fee appraisers approved by Mutual Federal's Board of Directors. See "Loan Originations, Purchases, Sales and Repayments."

             We generally do not maintain a tax or insurance escrow account for loans secured by multi-family and commercial real estate. In order to monitor the adequacy of cash flows on income-producing properties, the borrower is requested or required to provide periodic financial information.

             Loans secured by multi-family and commercial real estate are generally larger and involve a greater degree of credit risk than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans. Multi-family and commercial real estate loans typically involve large balances to single borrowers or groups of

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related borrowers. Because payments on loans secured by multi-family and commercial real estate are often dependent on the successful operation or management of the properties, repayment of such loans may be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy. If the cash flow from the project is reduced, or if leases are not obtained or renewed, the borrower's ability to repay the loan may be impaired. See "Asset Quality -- Non-performing Assets."

             Construction and Development Lending. We originate construction loans primarily secured by existing residential building lots. We make construction loans to builders and to individuals for the construction of their residences. Substantially all of these loans are secured by properties located within our market area. At December 31, 2005, we had $22.9 million in construction and development loans outstanding, representing 2.7% of our gross loan portfolio.

             Construction and development loans are obtained through continued business with builders who have previously borrowed from us, from walk-in customers and through referrals from realtors and architects. The application process includes submission of complete plans, specifications and costs of the project to be constructed. This information and an independent appraisal is used to determine the value of the subject property. Loans are based on the lesser of the current appraised value and/or the cost of construction, including the land and the building. We generally conduct regular inspections of the construction project being financed.

             Construction loans for one- to four-family homes are generally granted with a construction period of up to nine months. During the construction phase, the borrower generally pays interest only on a monthly basis. Loan-to-value ratios on our construction and development loans typically do not exceed 90% of the appraised value of the project on an as completed basis. Single family construction loans with loan-to-value ratios over 90% usually require private mortgage insurance.

             Because of the uncertainties inherent in estimating construction and development costs and the market for the project upon completion, it is difficult to evaluate accurately the total loan funds required to complete a project, the related loan-to-value ratios and the likelihood of ultimate success of the project. These loans also involve many of the same risks discussed above regarding multi-family and commercial real estate loans and tend to be more sensitive to general economic conditions than many other types of loans. In addition, payment of interest from loan proceeds can make it difficult to monitor the progress of a project.

             Consumer and Other Lending. Consumer loans generally have shorter terms to maturity, which reduces our exposure to changes in interest rates, and carry higher rates of interest than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans. In addition, management believes that offering consumer loan products helps to expand and create stronger ties to our customer base by increasing the number of customer relationships and providing cross-marketing opportunities. At December 31, 2005, our consumer loan portfolio totaled $215.0 million, or 25.7% of our gross loan portfolio. We offer a variety of secured consumer loans, including home equity and lines of credit, home improvement, auto, boat and recreational vehicle loans, and loans secured by savings deposits. We also offer a limited amount of unsecured loans. We originate our consumer loans both in our market area and throughout Indiana.

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             At December 31, 2005, our home equity loans, including lines of credit and home improvement loans, totaled $63.9 million, or 7.6% of our gross loan portfolio. These loans may be originated in amounts, together with the amount of the existing first mortgage, of up to 100% of the value of the property securing the loan. The term to maturity on our home equity and home improvement loans may be up to 15 years. Home equity lines of credit have a maximum term to maturity of 20 years and require a minimum monthly payment based on the outstanding loan balance per month, which amount may be reborrowed at any time. Other consumer loan terms vary according to the type of collateral, length of contract and creditworthiness of the borrower.

             We directly and indirectly originate auto, boat and recreational vehicle loans. We generally buy indirect auto loans on a rate basis, paying the dealer a cash payment for loans with an interest rate in excess of the rate we require. This premium is amortized over the remaining life of the loan. Any prepayments or delinquencies are charged to future amounts owed to that dealer, with no dealer reserve or other guarantee of payment if the dealer stops doing business with us.

             We underwrite indirect auto loans using the Fair-Isaacs credit scoring system. We also directly originate auto loans through bank personnel. These loans are underwritten more traditionally, with a review of the borrower's employment and credit history and an assessment of the borrower's ability to repay the loan.

             At December 31, 2005, auto loans totaled $39.8 million, or 4.8% of our gross loan portfolio. Auto loans may be written for up to six years and usually have fixed rates of interest. Loan-to-value ratios are up to 100% of the sale price for new autos and 110% of value on used cars, based on valuation from official used car guides.

             Our boat and recreational vehicle loans are generally originated on an indirect basis. Until November 2004, we utilized an independent company to market our loan products and help service and collect our boat and RV loans, containing our marketing, collection and related personnel costs. For these services, we paid a fee based on a percentage of the loan amounts originated through this company as well as monthly service fees. We currently market and service these loans in-house. We pay dealers a premium for each indirect loan based on the interest rate charged on each loan. We amortize this premium, which is usually significantly smaller than the premium we pay dealers for our indirect auto loans, over the estimated life of each loan.

             We underwrite indirect boat and RV loans using the Fair-Isaacs credit scoring system and, as with our indirect auto loans, tend to accept only the more qualified buyers based on our scoring.

             Loans for boats and recreational vehicles totaled $104.9 million at December 31, 2005, or 12.5% of our gross loan portfolio. We will finance up to 100% of the purchase price for a recreational vehicle and 95% for a boat. Values are based on the applicable official used vehicle guides. The term to maturity for these types of loans is up to 10 years for used boats and recreational vehicles and up to 15 years for new boats and recreational vehicles. These loans are generally written with fixed rates of interest.

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             At December 31, 2005, manufactured housing loans totaled $2.1 million, or 0.3% of our gross loan portfolio. Due to increased competition, we no longer offer manufactured housing loans, and have allowed this portion of the loan portfolio to decline over the past six years.

             Consumer loans may entail greater risk than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, especially consumer loans secured by rapidly depreciable assets, such as automobiles, boats and recreational vehicles. In these cases, any repossessed collateral for a defaulted loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance. As a result, consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower's continuing financial stability and, thus, are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy.

             Commercial Business Lending. At December 31, 2005, commercial business loans totaled $64.4 million, or 7.7% of our gross loan portfolio. Most of our commercial business loans have been extended to finance local businesses and include short-term loans to finance machinery and equipment purchases, inventory and accounts receivable. Commercial business loans also involve the extension of revolving credit for a combination of equipment acquisitions and working capital needs and agricultural purposes such as seed, farm equipment and livestock.

             The terms of loans extended on the security of machinery and equipment are based on the projected useful life of the machinery and equipment, generally not to exceed seven years. Lines of credit generally are available to borrowers for up to 13 months, and may be renewed by us after an annual review of current financial information.

             We issue a few financial-based standby letters of credit which are offered at competitive rates and terms and are generally on a secured basis. We continue to expand our volume of commercial business loans.

             Our commercial business lending policy includes credit file documentation and analysis of the borrower's background, capacity to repay the loan, the adequacy of the borrower's capital and collateral as well as an evaluation of other conditions affecting the borrower. Analysis of the borrower's past, present and future cash flows also is an important aspect of our credit analysis. We generally obtain personal guarantees on our commercial business loans. Nonetheless, these loans are believed to carry higher credit risk than traditional single family loans.

             Unlike residential mortgage loans, commercial business loans are typically made on the basis of the borrower's ability to make repayment from the cash flow of the borrower's business. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial business loans may substantially depend on the success of the business itself (which, in turn, often depends in part upon general economic conditions). Our commercial business loans are usually secured by business assets. However, the collateral securing the loans may depreciate over time, may be difficult to appraise and may fluctuate in value based on the success of the business.

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Loan Originations, Purchases, Sales and Repayments

             We originate loans through referrals from real estate brokers and builders, our marketing efforts, and our existing and walk-in customers. We also originate many of our consumer loans through relationships with dealerships. While we originate both adjustable-rate and fixed-rate loans, our ability to originate loans depends upon customer demand for loans in our market areas. Demand is affected by local competition and the interest rate environment. During the last several years, due to low market rates of interest, our dollar volume of fixed-rate, one- to four-family loans has exceeded the dollar volume of the same type of adjustable-rate loans. As part of our interest rate risk management efforts, we have from time to time sold our fixed rate, one- to four-family residential loans. We have also, on a very limited basis, purchased one- to four-family residential and commercial real estate loans. Furthermore, during the past few years, we, like many other financial institutions, have experienced significant prepayments on loans due to the low interest rate environment prevailing in the United States.

             In periods of economic uncertainty, the ability of financial institutions, including us, to originate or purchase large dollar volumes of loans may be substantially reduced or restricted, with a resultant decrease in interest income.









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            The following table shows our loan origination, purchase, sale and repayment activities for the years indicated.

Year Ended December 31,
2005
2004
2003
(In Thousands)
Originations by type:
  Adjustable rate:
   Real estate - one- to four-family $  37,682  $  44,837  $  36,103 
                       - multi-family ---  ---  89 
                       - commercial 9,594  7,983  16,183 
                       - construction or development 8,806  11,507  7,765 
   Non-real estate - consumer 34  26 
                          - commercial business 5,213 
9,389 
9,646 
          Total adjustable-rate 61,329 
73,742 
69,790 
  Fixed rate:
   Real estate - one- to four-family 70,135  72,566  187,913 
                       - multi-family ---  ---  --- 
                       - commercial 4,207  496  4,758 
                       - construction or development 14,148  17,658  20,207 
   Non-real estate - consumer 58,446  52,165  67,289 
                          - commercial business 8,032 
3,855 
5,541 
          Total fixed-rate 154,968 
146,740 
285,708 
          Total loans originated 216,297 
220,482 
355,498 
Purchases:(1)
  Real estate - one- to four-family 59,269  ---  106 
                       - multi-family ---  ---  --- 
                       - commercial 3,363  ---  --- 
                       - construction or development 3,628  ---  --- 
   Non-real estate - consumer 8,371  ---  --- 
                          - commercial business 7,610 
--- 
--- 
          Total loans purchased 82,241 
--- 
106 
Sales and Repayments:
Sales:
   Real estate - one- to four-family 13,471  40,821  52,038 
                       - multi-family ---  ---  --- 
                       - commercial ---  ---  --- 
                       - construction or development ---  ---  --- 
  Non-real estate - consumer ---  ---  --- 
                          - commercial business --- 
--- 
--- 
          Total loans sold 13,471  40,821  52,038 
Principal repayments 173,920 
168,624 
244,234 
          Total reductions 187,391 
209,445 
296,272 
Increase (decrease) in other items, net (2,430)
41 
(1,382)
          Net increase $108,717 
$ 11,078 
$ 57,950 
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(1) Does not include market value adjustment for loans related to Fidelity Acquisition.

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Asset Quality

             When a borrower fails to make a payment on a mortgage loan on or before the default date, a late charge notice is mailed 16 days after the due date. When the loan is 31 days past due (16 days for an ARM), we mail a delinquency notice to the borrower. All delinquent accounts are reviewed by a collector, who attempts to cure the delinquency by contacting the borrower once the loan is 30 days past due. If the loan becomes 60 days delinquent, the collector will generally contact the borrower by phone or send a letter to the borrower in order to identify the reason for the delinquency. Once the loan becomes 90 days delinquent, the borrower is asked to pay the delinquent amount in full, or establish an acceptable repayment plan to bring the loan current. Between 100 and 120 days delinquent a drive-by inspection is made to determine the condition of the property. If the account becomes 120 days delinquent, and an acceptable repayment plan has not been agreed upon, a collection officer will generally refer the account to legal counsel, with instructions to prepare a notice of intent to foreclose. The notice of intent to foreclose allows the borrower up to 30 days to bring the account current. During this 30 day period, the collector may accept a written repayment plan from the borrower which would bring the account current within the next 90 days. If the loan becomes 150 days delinquent and an acceptable repayment plan has not been agreed upon, the collection officer will turn over the account to our legal counsel with instructions to initiate foreclosure.

             For consumer loans, a similar process is followed, with the initial written contact being made once the loan is 30 days past due.

             Delinquent Loans. The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 2005, our loans delinquent 60 - 89 days by type, number, amount and percentage of type.

Loans Delinquent For:
60-89 Days
Number
Amount
Percent
of Loan
Category
(Dollars in Thousands)
Real Estate:
   One- to four-family 43 $2,126 .47%
   Multi-family --- --- ---   
   Commercial --- --- ---   
   Construction and development --- --- ---   
Consumer 105 1,256 .58   
Commercial business 1
119
.19   
      Total 149
$3,501
.42%

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             Non-performing Assets. The table below sets forth the amounts and categories of non-performing assets in our loan portfolio at the dates indicated. Generally, loans are placed on non-accrual status when the loan becomes more than 90 days delinquent or when collection of interest becomes doubtful. Foreclosed assets owned include assets acquired in settlement of loans.

December 31,
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
(Dollars in Thousands)
Non-accruing loans:
   One- to four-family $2,967 $1,326 $1,316 $2,136 $2,886
   Multi-family --- --- --- --- ---
   Commercial real estate 569 370 232 2,234 2,862
   Construction and development --- --- --- --- ---
   Consumer 628 498 653 544 819
   Commercial business 1,257
1,791
1,039
118
---
      Total 5,421
3,985
3,270
5,032
6,567
Accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more:
   One- to four-family 67 --- --- --- ---
   Multi-family --- --- --- --- ---
   Commercial real estate 1,858 --- --- --- ---
   Construction and development --- --- --- --- 46
   Consumer 35 119 10 64 ---
   Commercial business ---
---
---
---
---
      Total 1,960
119
10
64
46
      Total nonperfoming loans 7,381
4,104
3,280
5,096
6,613
Restructured loans 116
120
---
---
---
Foreclosed assets:
   One- to four-family 912 285 557 1,184 562
   Multi-family --- --- --- --- ---
   Commercial real estate 595 55 40 289 483
   Construction and development --- --- --- --- ---
   Consumer 978 894 824 335 383
   Commercial business ---
---
---
---
---
      Total 2,485
1,234
1,421
1,808
1,428
Total non-performing assets $9,982
$5,458
$4,676
$6,904
$ 8,041
Total as a percentage of total assets 1.03%
.65%
.57%
0.89%
1.05%

For the year ended December 31, 2005, gross interest income which would have been recorded had the non-accruing loans been current in accordance with their original terms amounted to $542,000. The amount included in interest income on these loans for the year ended December 31, 2005, was $124,000.

             At December 31, 2005, foreclosed commercial real estate consisted of two commercial buildings in Grant County and one commercial building in Delaware County, which are currently being offered for sale. In addition, 19 residential properties with a book value of $912,000 remain as foreclosed assets at December 31, 2005. These properties are being offered for sale. Non-accruing one- to four-family loans increased to $3.0 million at December 31, 2005. Non-accruing commercial real estate loans increased

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from $370,000 at December 31, 2004, to $569,000 at December 31, 2005, due primarily to four loans becoming more than ninety days past due. At the same time, non-accrual commercial business loans decreased from $1.8 million to $1.3 million, which consists of six loans. Efforts are underway to bring these six non-accrual commercial business loans current or have them paid off. It is management's opinion that these non-accruing loans are sufficiently reserved and any additional allowances will be insignificant.

             Other Loans of Concern. In addition to the non-performing assets set forth in the table above, as of December 31, 2005, there was an aggregate of $3.0 million in loans with respect to which known information about the possible credit problems of the borrowers have caused management to have doubts as to the abilities of the borrowers to comply with present loan repayment terms and which may result in the future inclusion of such items in the non-performing asset categories. These loans have been considered in management's determination of the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses.

             Included in the $3.0 million above are two commercial business loans totaling $500,000, one commercial real estate loans totaling $500,000 and five residential mortgage loans totaling $2.0 million. The majority of these loans were current as of December 31, 2005.

             Classified Assets. Federal regulations provide for the classification of loans and other assets, such as debt and equity securities considered by the Office of Thrift Supervision to be of lesser quality, as "substandard," "doubtful" or "loss." An asset is considered "substandard" if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. "Substandard" assets include those characterized by the "distinct possibility" that the insured institution will sustain "some loss" if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as "doubtful" have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified "substandard," with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make "collection or liquidation in full," on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, "highly questionable and improbable." Assets classified as "loss" are those considered "uncollectible" and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a specific loss reserve is not warranted.

             When an insured institution classifies problem assets as either substandard or doubtful, it may establish general allowances for loan losses in an amount deemed prudent by management and approved by the board of directors. General allowances represent loss allowances which have been established to recognize the inherent risk associated with lending activities, but which, unlike specific allowances, have not been allocated to particular problem assets. When an insured institution classifies problem assets as "loss," it is required either to establish a specific allowance for losses equal to 100% of that portion of the asset so classified or to charge off such amount. An institution's determination as to the classification of its assets and the amount of its valuation allowances is subject to review by the Office of Thrift Supervision and the FDIC, which may order the establishment of additional general or specific loss allowances.

             In connection with the filing of Mutual Federal's periodic reports with the Office of Thrift Supervision and in accordance with our classification of assets policy, we regularly review the problem assets in our portfolio to determine whether any assets require classification in accordance with applicable regulations. On the basis of management's review, at December 31, 2005, we had classified $13.0 million of Mutual Federal's loans as substandard, $150,000 as doubtful and $440,000 as loss. Loans classified as

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loss are fully reserved but not charged off, because there are certain indications that collection is still possible. The total amount classified represented 15.27% of our stockholders' equity and 1.40% of our assets at December 31, 2005, compared to 9.01% and .95%, respectively, at December 31, 2004. These increases are due to a continued sluggish economy in some of our markets.

             Provision for Loan Losses. We recorded a provision for loan losses during the year ended December 31, 2005 of $1.8 million, compared to $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2004 and $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2003. The provision for loan losses is charged to income to bring our allowance for loan losses to a level deemed appropriate by management based on the factors discussed below under "-- Allowance for Loan Losses." The provision for loan losses during the year ended December 31, 2005 was based on management's review of such factors that indicated that the allowance for loan losses was adequate to cover losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of December 31, 2005.

             Allowance for Loan Losses. We maintain an allowance for loan losses to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on ongoing, quarterly assessments of the estimated losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Our methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance consists of several key elements, including the formula allowance and specific allowances for identified problem loans and portfolio segments. In addition, the allowance incorporates the results of measuring impaired loans as provided in SFAS No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan" and SFAS No. 118, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan - Income Recognition and Disclosures." These accounting standards prescribe the measurement methods, income recognition and disclosures related to impaired loans.

             The formula allowance is calculated by applying loss factors to outstanding loans based on the internal risk evaluation of such loans or pools of loans. Changes in risk evaluations of both performing and nonperforming loans affect the amount of the formula allowance. Loss factors are based on our historical loss experience as well as on significant factors that, in management's judgment, affect the collectibility of the portfolio as of the evaluation date.

             The appropriateness of the allowance is reviewed by management based upon its evaluation of then-existing economic and business conditions affecting our key lending areas and other conditions, such as credit quality trends (including trends in nonperforming loans expected to result from existing conditions), collateral values, loan volumes and concentrations, specific industry conditions within portfolio segments and recent loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio that existed as of the balance sheet date and the impact that such conditions were believed to have had on the collectibility of the loan. Senior management reviews these conditions quarterly in discussions with our senior credit officers. To the extent that any of these conditions is evidenced by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date, management's estimate of the effect of such condition may be reflected as a specific allowance applicable to such credit or portfolio segment. Where any of these conditions is not evidenced by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date, management's evaluation of the loss related to this condition is reflected in the unallocated allowance. The evaluation of the inherent loss with respect to these conditions is subject to a higher degree of uncertainty because they are not identified with specific problem credits or portfolio segments.

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             The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates of losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Actual losses can vary significantly from the estimated amounts. Our methodology as described permits adjustments to any loss factor used in the computation of the formula allowance in the event that, in management's judgment, significant factors which affect the collectibility of the portfolio as of the evaluation date are not reflected in the loss factors. By assessing the estimated losses inherent in the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis, we are able to adjust specific and inherent loss estimates based upon any more recent information that has become available. Due to the loss of numerous manufacturing jobs in the communities we serve during recent years, including 2005, and the increase in higher risk loans, like consumer and commercial loans, as a percentage of total loans, management has concluded that our allowance for loan losses should be greater than historical loss experience and specifically identified losses would otherwise indicate.

             At December 31, 2005, our allowance for loan losses was $8.1 million, or .98% of the total loan portfolio, and approximately 109.7% of total non-performing loans. Assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is inherently subjective as it requires making material estimates, including the amount and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans, that are susceptible to significant change. In the opinion of management, the allowance, when taken as a whole, is adequate to absorb reasonable estimated loan losses inherent in our loan portfolio.









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             The following table sets forth an analysis of our allowance for loan losses.

Year Ended December 31,
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Balance at beginning of period $6,867 $6,779 $6,286 $5,449 $6,472
 
Charge-offs:
   One- to four-family 303 249 210 241 28
   Multi-family --- --- --- --- ---
   Commercial real estate 6 34 173 520 1,352
   Construction and development --- --- --- --- ---
   Consumer 1,276 1,093 948 786 839
   Commercial business 954
616
30
268
147
2,539
1,992
1,361
1,815
2,366
Recoveries:
   One- to four-family 22 21 27 513 7
   Multi-family --- --- --- --- ---
   Commercial real estate 120 326 108 348 ---
   Construction and development --- --- --- --- ---
   Consumer 194 176 159 64 50
   Commercial business 15
---
110
14
4
351
523
404
939
61
Net charge-offs 2,188 1,469 957 876 2,305
Amount acquired with Fidelity purchase 1,646 --- --- --- ---
Provisions charged to operations 1,775
1,557
1,450
1,713
1,282
Balance at end of period $8,100
$6,867
$ 6,779
$6,286
$5,449
Ratio of net charge-offs during the period
to average loans outstanding during the
period
0.29% 0.21% 0.14% 0.13% 0.35%
Allowance as a percentage of non-performing loans 109.74% 167.32% 208.26% 123.35% 82.4%
Allowance as a percentage of total loans
  (end of period)
0.98% 0.95% 0.95% 0.97% 0.85%



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             The distribution of our allowance for loan losses at the dates indicated is summarized as follows:

December 31,
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
Amount of
Loan Loss
Allowance
Loan
Amounts
by Category
Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
Amount of
Loan Loss
Allowance
Loan
Amounts
by Category
Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
Amount of
Loan Loss
Allowance
Loan
Amounts
by Category
Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
Amount of
Loan Loss
Allowance
Loan
Amounts
by Category
Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
Amount of
Loan Loss
Allowance
Loan
Amounts
by Category
Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
One- to four-family $1,267 $451,914(1) 54.00% $1,013 385,678(2) 52.96% $1,149 $393,450(3) 54.86% $1,045 $374,407(4) 56.80% $   895 $388,331 58.96%
Multi-family 68 5,505     .66    62 4,657     .64    72 5,353     .75    137 8,211     1.25    277 10,059 1.53   
Commercial real estate 2,039 77,270     9.23    1,479 68,067     9.35    990 65,430     9.12    1,087 54,252     8.23    1,223 51,503 7.82   
Construction or
  development
115 22,938     2.74    104 20,745     2.85    89 17,860     2.49    74 14,853     2.25    83 16,438 2.49   
Consumer 3,605 214,961     25.68    3,155 195,457     26.84    3,585 190,691     26.59    3,227 172,814     26.21    2,588 162,231 24.63   
Commercial business 1,006 64,353     7.69    1,054 53,620     7.36    894 44,362     6.19    656 34,660     5.26    383 30,092 4.57   
Unallocated ---
---    
---   
---
---    
---   
---
---    
---   
60
---    
---   
---
---
---   
     Total $8,100
$836,941    
100.00%
$6,867
$728,224    
100.00%
$6,779
$717,146    
100.00%
$6,286
$659,197    
100.00%
$5,449
$658,654
100.00%

_______________
(1)  Includes loans held for sale of $2.0 million.
(2)  Includes loans held for sale of $2.9 million.
(3)  Includes loans held for sale of $2.0 million.
(4)  Includes loans held for sale of $7.9 million.

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Investment Activities

             Mutual Federal may invest in various types of liquid assets, including United States Treasury obligations, securities of various federal agencies, including callable agency securities, certain certificates of deposit of insured banks and savings institutions, certain bankers' acceptances, repurchase agreements and federal funds. Subject to various restrictions, it also may invest in investment grade commercial paper and corporate debt securities and mutual funds the assets of which conform to the investments that a federally chartered savings institution is otherwise authorized to make directly. See "How We Are Regulated - Mutual Federal" and "- Qualified Thrift Lender Test" for a discussion of additional restrictions on our investment activities.

             The Chief Financial Officer has the basic responsibility for the management of our investment portfolio, subject to the direction and guidance of the Asset and Liability Management Committee. The Chief Financial Officer considers various factors when making decisions, including the marketability, maturity and tax consequences of the proposed investment. The maturity structure of investments will be affected by various market conditions, including the current and anticipated slope of the yield curve, the level of interest rates, the trend of new deposit inflows, and the anticipated demand for funds via deposit withdrawals and loan originations and purchases.

             The general objectives of our investment portfolio are to provide liquidity when loan demand is high, to assist in maintaining earnings when loan demand is low and to maximize earnings while satisfactorily managing risk, including credit risk, reinvestment risk, liquidity risk and interest rate risk. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Asset and Liability Management and Market Risk" in Item 7 of this Form 10-K.

             Our investment securities currently consist of U.S. Agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, marketable equity securities (which consist of shares in mutual funds that invest in government obligations, corporate obligations, mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities) and corporate obligations. See Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. At December 31, 2005, our investment securities portfolio did not contain any tax-exempt securities. Our mortgage-backed securities portfolio currently consists of securities issued under government-sponsored agency programs.

             While mortgage-backed securities carry a reduced credit risk as compared to whole loans, these securities remain subject to the risk that a fluctuating interest rate environment, along with other factors like the geographic distribution of the underlying mortgage loans, may alter the prepayment rate of the mortgage loans and affect both the prepayment speed and value of the securities.

             In the past, we also have maintained a trading portfolio of U.S. Government securities. We are permitted by the board of directors to have a portfolio of up to $5.0 million, and to trade up to $2.0 million in these securities at any one time. At December 31, 2005, however, we did

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not have a trading portfolio. See Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

             Mutual Federal has investments in five separate Indiana limited partnerships that were organized to construct, own and operate two multi-unit apartment complexes in the Indianapolis area, one in Findley, Ohio, one in Goshen, Indiana, and one in Niles, Michigan (the Pedcor Projects). The general partner in each of these Pedcor Projects is Pedcor Investments. The two Indianapolis area Pedcor Projects and the Pedcor project located in Niles, Michigan, are operated as multi-family, low and moderate-income housing projects, and have been performing as planned for several years. The Findley, Ohio Pedcor Project, which also is operated as a multi-family, low and moderate-income housing project, was completed in 2001. At the inception of the Findley, Ohio Pedcor Project in February 1998, we invested $2.1 million and committed to invest an additional $1.9 million. As of December 31, 2005, $1.4 million of this commitment remained payable over the next five years. At the inception of the Niles, Michigan Project in August 1997, we committed to invest $3.6 million over ten years. As of December 31, 2005, $576,000 remained payable over the next three years. At the inception of the Goshen, Indiana Pedcor Project, in March 2004, we made the only required investment of $500,000.

             A low and moderate-income housing project qualifies for certain federal income tax credits if (1) it is a residential rental property, (2) the units are used on a non-transient basis, and (3) at least 20% of the units in the project are occupied by tenants whose incomes are 50% or less of the area median gross income, adjusted for family size, or alternatively, at least 40% of the units in the project are occupied by tenants whose incomes are 60% or less of the area median gross income. Qualified low-income housing projects generally must comply with these and other rules for 15 years, beginning with the first year the project qualified for the tax credit, or some or all of the tax credit together with interest may be recaptured. The tax credit is subject to the limitation as the use of general business credit, but no basis reduction is required for any portion of the tax credit claimed. As of December 31, 2005, at least 83% of the units in the Pedcor Projects were occupied, and all of the tenants met the income test required for the tax credits.

             We received tax credits totaling $811,000 for the year ended December 31, 2005, $800,000 for the year ended December 31, 2004, and $753,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003 from the Pedcor Projects. The Pedcor Projects have incurred operating losses in the early years of their operations primarily due to accelerated depreciation of assets. We have accounted for our investment in the Pedcor Projects on the equity method. Accordingly, we have recorded our share of these losses as reductions to Mutual Federal's investment in the Pedcor Projects.

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             The following summarizes Mutual Federal's equity in the Pedcor Projects' losses and tax credits recognized in our consolidated financial statements.

For the Year Ended December 31,
2005
2004
2003
(In Thousands)
 
Investments in Pedcor low income housing projects $4,606 
$5,025
$5,088 
Equity in losses, net of income tax effect $ (104) $  147  $ (318)
Tax credit 811 
800 
753 
Increase in after-tax income from Pedcor Investments $  707 
$  947 
$  435 

             See Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information regarding our limited partnership investments.









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             The following table sets forth the composition of our investment and mortgage-related securities portfolio and other investments at the dates indicated. As of December 31, 2005, our investment securities portfolio did not contain securities of any issuer with an aggregate book value in excess of 10% of our equity capital, excluding those issued by the United States Government or its agencies.

December 31,
2005
2004
2003
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
(In Thousands)
 
Investment securities available-for-sale:
   Mutual funds $ 15,218 $ 14,847 $ 14,999 $ 14,804 $ 7,645 $ 7,559
   Government sponsored entities 2,137 2,106 2,180 2,155 3,258 3,300
   Mortgage-backed securities 1,802 1,830 2,661 2,725 3,900 4,044
   Collateralized mortgage obligations 8,195 8,051 8,614 8,599 8,374 8,457
   Corporate obligations 13,059 12,954 11,103 11,126 9,756 9,962
   Municipal obligations ---
---
---
---
150
150
      Total investment securities held for sale 40,411 39,788 39,557 39,409 33,083 33,472
Investment in limited partnerships 4,606 N/A 5,025 N/A 5,088 N/A   
Investment in insurance company 590 N/A 590 N/A 590 N/A   
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 10,125
N/A
7,958
N/A
7,264
N/A   
Total investments $55,732
$39,788
$53,130
$39,409
$46,025
$33,472



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             The following table indicates, as of December 31, 2005, the composition and maturities of our investment securities, excluding Federal Home Loan Bank stock.
Due in
Less Than
1 Year
1 to 5
Years
5 to 10
Years
Over
10 Years
Total
Investment Securities
Amortized
Cost
Amortized
Cost
Amortized
Cost
Amortized
Cost
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Corporate obligations $      --- $8,050 $     --- $ 5,009 $13,059 $12,954
Government sponsored entities 1,000 1,002 --- 135 2,137 2,106
Mutual funds 15,218 --- --- --- 15,218 14,847
Mortgage-backed securities:
   Freddie Mac --- 517 105 1,678 2,300 2,268
   Fannie Mae 6 --- 1,643 1,041 2,690 2,687
   Ginnie Mae --- --- --- 411 411 408
   Other ---
394
2,392
1,810
4,596
4,518
$16,224
$9,963
$4,140
$10,084
$40,411
$39,788
Weighted average yield 2.65% 4.51% 4.91% 4.63% 4.55%

Sources of Funds

             General. Our sources of funds are deposits, borrowings, payment of principal and interest on loans, interest earned on or maturation of other investment securities and funds provided from operations.

             Deposits. We offer deposit accounts to consumers and businesses having a wide range of interest rates and terms. Our deposits consist of savings deposit accounts, NOW and demand accounts and certificates of deposit. We solicit deposits in our market areas. We primarily rely on competitive pricing policies, marketing and customer service to attract and retain these deposits. Beginning in 2005, we began accepting brokered deposits. We receive these deposits from one broker without paying a fee to that broker. At December 31, 2005, our brokered deposits totaled $7.9 million with an average interest rate of 4.10% and a three-month weighted average maturity. These brokered deposits may be more volatile than our other deposits.

             The flow of deposits is influenced significantly by general economic conditions, changes in money market and prevailing interest rates, and competition. The variety of our deposit accounts has allowed us to be competitive in obtaining funds and to respond to changes in consumer demand. We have become more susceptible to short-term fluctuations in deposit flows, as customers have become more interest rate conscious. We try to manage the pricing of our deposits in keeping with our asset/liability management, liquidity and profitability objectives, subject to competitive factors. Based on our experience, we believe that our deposits are relatively stable sources of funds. Our ability to attract and maintain these deposits, however, and the rates paid on them, has been and will continue to be affected significantly by market conditions.

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             The Federal Reserve Board requires all depository institutions to maintain non-interest bearing reserves at specified levels against their transaction accounts, primarily checking, NOW and Super NOW checking accounts. At December 31, 2005, we were in compliance with these reserve requirements.

             The following table sets forth the dollar amount of savings deposits in the various types of deposit programs we offered at the dates indicated.

December 31,
2005
2004
2003
Amount
Percent
of Total
Amount
Percent
of Total
Amount
Percent
of Total
(Dollars in Thousands)
Transactions and Savings Deposits:
Noninterest bearing accounts $ 43,466 6.35% $ 39,999 6.66% $ 32,137 5.55%
Passbook accounts 60,867 8.89    61,629 10.26    57,785 9.97   
Interest-bearing NOW and
      demand accounts 68,710 10.04    58,440 9.74    59,810 10.32   
Money market accounts 43,762
6.39   
54,704
9.11   
48,750
8.41   
Total deposits 216,805
31.67   
214,772
35.77   
198,482
34.26   
 
Certificates:
  0.00 - 1.99% 41,718 6.09    93,977 15.65    128,970 22.26   
  2.00 - 3.99% 224,985 32.87    192,436 32.05    145,134 25.05   
  4.00 - 5.99% 199,625 29.16    53,594 8.93    58,016 10.01   
  6.00 - 7.99% 1,421 0.21    45,628 7.60    48,760 8.42   
  8.00 - 9.99% --- ---    --- ---    --- ---   
  10.00% and over ---
---   
---
---   
---
---   
Total certificates 467,749
68.33   
385,635
64.23   
380,880
65.74   
Total deposits $684,554
100.00%
$600,407
100.00%
$579,362
100.00%

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             The following table shows rate and maturity information for our certificates of deposit as of December 31, 2005.

1.00-
1.99%
2.00-
3.99%
4.00-
5.99%
6.00-
7.99%
Total
Percent
of Total
(Dollars in Thousands)
Certificate accounts
maturing in quarter
ending:
March 31, 2006 $ 14,509 $ 61,321 $ 42,300 $  871 $119,001 25.44%
June 30, 2006 10,916 47,528 27,257 --- 85,701 18.32   
September 30, 2006 5,638 33,453 10,103 --- 49,194 10.52   
December 31, 2006 5,702 17,947 5,518 510 29,677 6.34   
March 31, 2007 1,438 30,821 19,467 --- 51,726 11.06   
June 30, 2007 1,494 6,264 16,596 --- 24,354 5.21   
September 30, 2007 1,135 1,490 9,216 --- 11,841 2.53   
December 31, 2007 807 7,687 3,701 --- 12,195 2.61   
March 31, 2008 73 4,258 13,330 --- 17,661 3.78   
June 30, 2008 --- 2,336 1,648 --- 3,984 0.85   
September 30, 2008 1 2,046 3,533 30 5,610 1.20   
December 31, 2008 5 1,888 6,048 --- 7,941 1.70   
Thereafter ---
7,946
40,908
10
48,864
10.45   
   Total $41,718
$224,985
$199,625
$1,421
$467,749
100.00%
   Percent of total 8.92%
48.10%
42.68%
0.30%
100.00%

             The following table indicates, as of December 31, 2005, the amount of our certificates of deposit and other deposits by time remaining until maturity.

Maturity
3 Months
or Less
Over
3 to 6
Months
Over
6 to 12
Months
Over
12 months
Total
(In Thousands)
 
Certificates of deposit less than $100,000 $ 57,603 $55,714 $57,620 $132,154 $303,091
 
Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more 27,988 22,299 18,050 52,002 120,339
 
Public funds (1) 33,408
7,689
3,202
20
44,319
 
Total certificates of deposit $118,999
$85,702
$78,872
$184,176
$467,749

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(1) Deposits from governmental and other public entities.

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             Borrowings. Although deposits are our primary source of funds, we utilize borrowings when they are a less costly source of funds and can be invested at a positive interest rate spread, when we desire additional capacity to fund loan demand or when they meet our asset/liability management goals. Our borrowings historically have consisted of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis and securities sold under agreement to repurchase. See Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

             We may obtain advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis upon the security of certain of our mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities. These advances may be made pursuant to several different credit programs, each of which has its own interest rate, range of maturities and call features. At December 31, 2005, we had $186.0 million in Federal Home Loan Bank advances outstanding. Based on current collateral levels we could borrow an additional $100.5 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank at prevailing interest rates. We believe that we will continue to have sufficient funds, through deposits and borrowings, to meet our current commitments. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Commitments" contained in Item 7 of this Form 10-K.

             We also are authorized to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's "discount window" after it has exhausted other reasonable alternative sources of funds, including Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings. We have never borrowed from our Federal Reserve Bank.

             The following table sets forth, for the years indicated, the maximum month-end balance and average balance of Federal Home Loan Bank advances, securities sold under agreement to repurchase and other borrowings.

Year Ended December 31,
2005
2004
2003
(In Thousands)
Maximum Balance:
   FHLB advances $186,008 $142,772 $134,592
   Other borrowings 2,146 2,511 2,884
 
Average Balance:
   FHLB advances $151,184 $132,558 $120,687
   Other borrowings 1,995 2,358 2,728




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             The following table sets forth certain information as to our borrowings at the dates indicated.

December 31,
2005
2004
2003
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
FHLB advances $186,008 $139,427 $134,592
Other borrowings 1,784
2,145
2,511
      Total borrowings $187,792
$141,572
$137,103
 
Weighted average interest rate of FHLB advances 3.86% 3.81% 4.42 %
 
Weighted average interest rate of other borrowings(1) --- --- ---

_______________________
(1) Our other borrowings are capitalized loans with no current interest expense.

Subsidiary and Other Activities

             As a federally chartered savings bank, Mutual Federal is permitted by Office of Thrift Supervision regulations to invest up to 2% of its assets, or $19.4 million at December 31, 2005, in the stock of, or unsecured loans to, service corporation subsidiaries. Mutual Federal may invest an additional 1% of its assets in service corporations where such additional funds are used for inner-city or community development purposes. Service corporations may engage in activities not permitted for Mutual Federal and are not required to be controlled by Mutual Federal. Mutual Federal also is authorized to invest an unlimited amount in operating subsidiaries that only may engage in activities authorized for Mutual Federal and must be controlled by Mutual Federal.

             At December 31, 2005, Mutual Federal had one active subsidiary, First M.F.S.B. Corporation, which is a service corporation. The assets of First M.F.S.B. consists of an investment in Family Financial Holdings, Inc., which is an Indiana corporation that provides debt cancellation products to financial institutions. As of December 31, 2005, Mutual Federal's total investment in this subsidiary was $590,000. For the year ended December 31, 2005, First M.F.S.B. reported no income or loss.

             On January 25, 2003, MutualFirst purchased 26.9% of Indiana Title Insurance Co., LLC ("ITIC"), a full service title insurance company. As of December 31, 2005, MutualFirst's investment in ITIC was $999,000. For the year ended December 31, 2005, MutualFirst recorded net income of $17,000 from ITIC, which consisted of title insurance commissions and other fees less expenses. The investment in ITIC is being accounted for on the equity method.

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Competition

             We face strong competition in originating real estate and other loans and in attracting deposits. Competition in originating real estate loans comes primarily from other savings institutions, commercial banks, credit unions and mortgage bankers. Other savings institutions, commercial banks, credit unions and finance companies provide vigorous competition in consumer lending.

             We attract our deposits through our branch office system. Competition for deposits comes principally from other savings institutions, commercial banks and credit unions located in the same community, as well as mutual funds and other alternative investments. We compete for deposits by offering superior service and a variety of account types at competitive rates.

Employees

             At December 31, 2005, we had a total of 257 full-time and 50 part-time employees. Our employees are not represented by any collective bargaining group. Management considers its employee relations to be good.

How We Are Regulated

             Set forth below is a brief description of certain laws and regulations that apply to us. This description, as well as other descriptions of laws and regulations contained in this Form 10-K, is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the applicable laws and regulations.

             Legislation is introduced from time to time in the United States Congress that may affect our operations. In addition, the regulations by which we are governed may be amended from time to time. Any such legislation or regulatory changes could adversely affect us. We cannot assure you as to whether or in what form any such changes will occur.

               MutualFirst. Pursuant to regulations of the Office of Thrift Supervision and the terms of MutualFirst's Maryland articles of incorporation, the purpose and powers of MutualFirst are to pursue any or all of the lawful objectives of a thrift holding company and to exercise any of the powers accorded to a thrift holding company.

             MutualFirst is a unitary savings and loan holding company subject to regulatory oversight by the Office of Thrift Supervision. MutualFirst is required to register and file reports with the Office of Thrift Supervision and is subject to regulation and examination by the Office of Thrift Supervision. In addition, the Office of Thrift Supervision has enforcement authority over us and our non-savings institution subsidiaries.

             MutualFirst generally is not subject to activity restrictions. If MutualFirst acquired control of another savings institution as a separate subsidiary, it would become a multiple savings and loan holding company, and its activities and any of its subsidiaries (other than Mutual Federal or any other savings institution) would generally become subject to additional restrictions.

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             If Mutual Federal fails the qualified thrift lender test, MutualFirst must obtain the approval of the Office of Thrift Supervision prior to continuing, directly or through other subsidiaries, any business activity other than those approved for multiple thrift holding companies or their subsidiaries. In addition, within one year of such failure MutualFirst must register as, and will become subject to, the restrictions applicable to bank holding companies. The activities authorized for a bank holding company are more limited than the activities authorized for a unitary or multiple thrift holding company. See "- Qualified Thrift Lender Test."

             Mutual Federal. Mutual Federal, as a federally chartered savings institution, is subject to federal regulation, periodic examination and oversight by the Office of Thrift Supervision extending to all aspects of Mutual Federal's operations. Mutual Federal also is subject to regulation and examination by the FDIC, which insures the deposits of Mutual Federal to the maximum extent permitted by law. The investment and lending authority of federal savings institutions are prescribed by federal laws and regulations, and federal savings institutions are prohibited from engaging in any activities not permitted by such laws and regulations. This regulation and supervision primarily is intended for the protection of depositors and not for the purpose of protecting stockholders.

             The Office of Thrift Supervision regularly examines Mutual Federal and prepares reports for the consideration of Mutual Federal's board of directors on any deficiencies that it may find in Mutual Federal's operations. When these examinations are conducted, the examiners may require Mutual Federal to provide for higher general or specific loan loss reserves. Mutual Federal's relationship with its depositors and borrowers also is regulated to a great extent by both Federal and state laws, especially in such matters as the ownership of savings accounts and the form and content of Mutual Federal's mortgage requirements. Any change in these laws and regulations, could have a material adverse impact on our operations. The Office of Thrift Supervision also has extensive enforcement authority over all savings institutions and their holding companies, including Mutual Federal and MutualFirst.

Mutual Federal's general permissible lending limit for loans-to-one-borrower is equal to the greater of $500,000 or 15% of unimpaired capital and surplus (except for loans fully secured by certain readily marketable collateral, in which case this limit is increased to 25% of unimpaired capital and surplus). At December 31, 2005, Mutual Federal's lending limit under this restriction was $11.9 million. Mutual Federal is in compliance with the loans-to-one-borrower limitation.

             The Office of Thrift Supervision, as well as the other federal banking agencies, has adopted guidelines establishing safety and soundness standards on such matters as loan underwriting and documentation, asset quality, earnings standards, internal controls and audit systems, interest rate risk exposure and compensation and other employee benefits. Any institution which fails to comply with these standards must submit a compliance plan.

             Regulatory Capital Requirements. Federally insured savings institutions, such as Mutual Federal, are required to maintain a minimum level of regulatory capital. The Office of Thrift Supervision has established capital standards, including a tangible capital requirement, a leverage ratio or core capital requirement and a risk-based capital requirement applicable to such savings institutions. These capital requirements must be generally as stringent as the comparable

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capital requirements for national banks. The Office of Thrift Supervision also may impose capital requirements in excess of these standards on individual institutions on a case-by-case basis.

             The capital regulations require tangible capital of at least 1.5% of adjusted total assets, as defined by regulation. Tangible capital generally includes common stockholders' equity and retained income, and certain noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and related income. In addition, all intangible assets, other than a limited amount of purchased mortgage servicing rights, must be deducted from tangible capital for calculating compliance with the requirement. At December 31, 2005, Mutual Federal had $14.0 million of intangible assets.

             At December 31, 2005, Mutual Federal had tangible capital of $65.1 million, or 6.8% of adjusted total assets, which is approximately $50.7 million above the minimum requirement of 1.5% of adjusted total assets in effect on that date.

             The capital standards also require core capital equal to at least 3.0% of adjusted total assets. Core capital generally consists of tangible capital plus certain intangible assets, including a limited amount of purchased credit card relationships. As a result of the prompt corrective action provisions discussed below, however, a savings institution must maintain a core capital ratio of at least 4.0% to be considered adequately capitalized unless its supervisory condition is such to allow it to maintain a 3.0% ratio. At December 31, 2005, Mutual Federal had $14.0 million of intangible assets, none of which qualified for inclusion in core capital.

             At December 31, 2005, Mutual Federal had core capital equal to $65.1 million, or 6.8% of adjusted total assets, which is $36.9 million above the minimum requirement of 4.0% in effect on that date.

             The Office of Thrift Supervision also requires savings institutions to have total capital of at least 8.0% of risk-weighted assets. Total capital consists of core capital, as defined above, and supplementary capital. Supplementary capital consists of certain permanent and maturing capital instruments that do not qualify as core capital and general valuation loan and lease loss allowances up to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets. Supplementary capital may be used to satisfy the risk-based requirement only to the extent of core capital. The Office of Thrift Supervision is also authorized to require a savings institution to maintain an additional amount of total capital to account for concentration of credit risk and the risk of non-traditional activities. At December 31, 2005, Mutual Federal had $7.7 million of general loan loss reserves, which was less than 1.25% of risk-weighted assets.

             In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, all assets, including certain off-balance sheet items, will be multiplied by a risk weight, ranging from 0% to 100%, based on the risk inherent in the type of asset. For example, the Office of Thrift Supervision has assigned a risk weight of 50% for prudently underwritten permanent one- to four-family first lien mortgage loans not more than 90 days delinquent and having a loan-to-value ratio of not more than 80% at origination unless insured to such ratio by an insurer approved by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

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             As of December 31, 2005, Mutual Federal had total risk-based capital of $72.8 million and risk-weighted assets of $704.0 million; or total capital of 10.3% of risk-weighted assets. This amount was $16.5 million above the 8.0% requirement in effect on that date.

             The Office of Thrift Supervision and the FDIC are authorized and, under certain circumstances, required to take actions against savings institutions that fail to meet their capital requirements. The Office of Thrift Supervision is generally required to restrict the activities of an "undercapitalized institution," which is an institution with less than either a 4% core capital ratio, a 4% Tier 1 risked-based capital ratio or an 8.0% risk-based capital ratio. Any such institution must submit a capital restoration plan and, until such plan is approved by the Office of Thrift Supervision, may not increase its assets, acquire another institution, establish a branch or engage in any new activities, and generally may not make capital distributions. The Office of Thrift Supervision is authorized to impose the additional restrictions that are applicable to significantly undercapitalized institutions.

             As a condition to the approval of the capital restoration plan, any company controlling an undercapitalized institution must agree that it will enter into a limited capital maintenance guarantee with respect to the institution's achievement of its capital requirements.

             Any savings institution that fails to comply with its capital plan or has Tier 1 risk-based or core capital ratio of less than 3.0% or a risk-based capital ratio of less than 6.0% and is considered "significantly undercapitalized" must be made subject to one or more additional specified actions and operating restrictions which may cover all aspects of its operations and may include a forced merger or acquisition of the institution. An institution that becomes "critically undercapitalized" because it has a tangible capital ratio of 2.0% or less is subject to further restrictions on its activities in addition to those applicable to significantly undercapitalized institutions. In addition, the Office of Thrift Supervision must appoint a receiver, or conservator with the concurrence of the FDIC, for a savings institution, with certain limited exceptions, within 90 days after it becomes critically undercapitalized. Any undercapitalized institution is also subject to the general enforcement authority of the Office of Thrift Supervision and the FDIC, including the appointment of a conservator or a receiver.

             The Office of Thrift Supervision is also generally authorized to reclassify an institution into a lower capital category and impose the restrictions applicable to such category if the institution is engaged in unsafe or unsound practices or is in an unsafe or unsound condition.

             The imposition by the Office of Thrift Supervision or the FDIC of any of these measures on Mutual Federal may have a substantial adverse effect on our operations and profitability.

             Limitations on Dividends and Other Capital Distributions. Office of Thrift Supervision regulations impose various restrictions on distributions of capital, which include dividends, stock redemptions or repurchases, cash-out mergers and other transactions charged to the capital account.

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to the greater of 100% of net income for the year-to-date plus retained net income for the two preceding years. However, an institution deemed to be in need of more than normal supervision by the Office of Thrift Supervision may have its dividend authority restricted by the Office of Thrift Supervision. Mutual Federal may pay dividends in accordance with this general authority.

             Savings institutions proposing to make any capital distribution need not submit written notice to the Office of Thrift Supervision prior to such distribution unless they are a subsidiary of a holding company or would not remain well-capitalized following the distribution. Savings institutions that do not, or would not meet their current minimum capital requirements following a proposed capital distribution or propose to exceed these net income limitations must obtain Office of Thrift Supervision approval prior to making such distribution. The Office of Thrift Supervision may object to the distribution during that 30-day period based on safety and soundness concerns. See "- Regulatory Capital Requirements."

             Qualified Thrift Lender Test. All savings institutions, including Mutual Federal, are required to meet a qualified thrift lender test to avoid certain restrictions on their operations. This test requires a savings institution to have at least 65% of its portfolio assets, as defined by regulation, in qualified thrift investments on a monthly average for nine out of every 12 months on a rolling basis. As an alternative, the savings institution may maintain 60% of its assets in the assets specified in Section 7701(a)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under either test, such assets primarily consist of residential housing related loans and investments. At December 31, 2005, Mutual Federal met the test and has met the test since its effectiveness.

             Any savings institution that fails to meet the qualified thrift lender test must convert to a national bank charter, unless it requalifies as a qualified thrift lender and thereafter remains a qualified thrift lender. If an institution does not requalify and converts to a national bank charter, it must remain Savings Association Insurance Fund-insured until the FDIC permits it to transfer to the Bank Insurance Fund. If such an institution has not yet requalified or converted to a national bank, its new investments and activities are limited to those permissible for both a savings institution and a national bank, and it is limited to national bank branching rights in its home state. In addition, the institution is immediately ineligible to receive any new Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings and is subject to national bank limits for payment of dividends. If such an institution has not requalified or converted to a national bank within three years after the failure, it must divest of all investments and cease all activities not permissible for a national bank. In addition, it must repay promptly any outstanding Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings, which may result in prepayment penalties. If any institution that fails the qualified thrift lender test is controlled by a holding company, then within one year after the failure, the holding company must register as a bank holding company and become subject to all restrictions on bank holding companies.

Federal Taxation

             General. We are subject to federal income taxation in the same general manner as other corporations, with some exceptions discussed below. The following discussion of federal taxation is intended only to summarize certain pertinent federal income tax matters and is not a comprehensive description of the tax rules applicable to us. Mutual Federal's federal income tax returns have been closed without audit by the IRS through its year ended December 31, 1999.

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MutualFirst and Mutual Federal will file a consolidated federal income tax return for fiscal year 2005.

             Taxable Distributions and Recapture. Prior to 1998, bad debt reserves created prior to the year ended December 31, 1997 were subject to recapture into taxable income if Mutual Federal failed to meet certain thrift asset and definitional tests. Federal legislation eliminated these thrift recapture rules. However, under current law, pre-1988 reserves remain subject to recapture should Mutual Federal make certain non-dividend distributions or cease to maintain a thrift/bank charter.

             Minimum Tax. The Internal Revenue Code imposes an alternative minimum tax at a rate of 20% on a base of regular taxable income plus certain tax preferences, called alternative minimum taxable income. The alternative minimum tax is payable to the extent such alternative minimum taxable income is in excess of an exemption amount. Net operating losses can offset no more than 90% of alternative minimum taxable income. Certain payments of alternative minimum tax may be used as credits against regular tax liabilities in future years. Mutual Federal is subject to the alternative minimum tax, and has $173,000 available as credits for carryover.

             Corporate Dividends-Received Deduction. MutualFirst may eliminate from its income dividends received from Mutual Federal as a wholly owned subsidiary of MutualFirst if it elects to file a consolidated return with Mutual Federal. The corporate dividends-received deduction is 100% or 80%, in the case of dividends received from corporations with which a corporate recipient does not file a consolidated tax return, depending on the level of stock ownership of the payor of the dividend. Corporations which own less than 20% of the stock of a corporation distributing a dividend may deduct 70% of dividends received or accrued on their behalf.

State Taxation

             Mutual Federal is subject to Indiana's financial institutions tax, which is imposed at a flat rate of 8.5% on "adjusted gross income" apportioned to Indiana. "Adjusted gross income," for purposes of the financial institutions tax, begins with taxable income as defined by Section 63 of the Internal Revenue Code and incorporates federal tax law to the extent that it affects the computation of taxable income. Federal taxable income is then adjusted by several Indiana modifications.

             Other applicable state taxes include generally applicable sales and use taxes plus real and personal property taxes.

Internet Website

             We maintain a website with the address of www.mfsbank.com. The information contained on our website is not included as a part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other reports, proxy statements and other information, including earnings press releases, filed with the SEC are available on that website through a link to the SEC's website at "Inside MFSB - MutualFirst Financial Inc. - SEC Filings." For more information regarding access to these filings on our

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website, please contact our Corporate Secretary, MutualFirst Financial, Inc., 110 E. Charles Street, Muncie, Indiana, 47305-2419; telephone number (765) 747-2800.

Executive Officers Who Are Not Directors

             The business experience for at least the past five years for each of our executive officers who do not serve as directors is set forth below.

             John H. Bowles. Age 60 years. Mr. Bowles is Senior Vice President of Investment and Private Banking, a position he has held since November 2004. Prior to 2004, he was president of Star Financial Bank/NewCastle Region from 1987 to 2004.

             Steven R. Campbell. Age 62 years. Mr. Campbell is Senior Vice President of Mutual Federal's Corporate Products and Services Division, a position he has held since 1991. He has been employed by Mutual Federal since 1984.

             Timothy J. McArdle. Age 55 years. Mr. McArdle, a certified public accountant, has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Mutual Federal since 1995, and Treasurer of Mutual Federal since 1986. He also serves as Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Controller of MutualFirst Financial. He has been employed by Mutual Federal since 1981.

             Stephen C. Selby. Age 60 years. Since 1995, Mr. Selby has served as Senior Vice President of the Operations Division at Mutual Federal. Prior to 1995, he served as Vice President of the Operations Division for nine years. Mr. Selby has served in various other capacities at Mutual Federal since 1964.

             James. L. Widner. Age 56 years. Mr. Widner is Vice President of Administration, a position he has held since September 2005. He was Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Fidelity Federal Savings Bank, Marion, Indiana, until it was acquired by Mutual Federal in September 2005.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

             The following are certain risk factors that could impact our business, financial results and results of operations. Investing in our common stock involves risks, including those described below. These risk factors should be considered by prospective and current investors in our common stock when evaluating the disclosures in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (particularly the forward-looking statements.) These risk factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. If the risks we face, including those listed below, actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be negatively impacted, and the trading price of our common stock could decline, which may cause you to lose all or part of your investment.

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Our loan portfolio possesses increased risk due to our substantial number of multi-family, commercial real estate, consumer and commercial business loans.

             Approximately 43.3% of our loan portfolio as of December 31, 2005, consists of multi-family, commercial real estate, consumer and commercial business loans. Multi-family and commercial real estate loans accounted for approximately 9.9% of our total loan portfolio as of December 31, 2005. Our commercial business and consumer loans accounted, respectively, for approximately 7.7% and 25.7% of our total loan portfolio as of December 31, 2005. Generally, we consider these types of loans to involve a higher degree of risk compared to first mortgage loans on one- to four-family, owner-occupied residential properties. In addition, we plan to increase our emphasis on consumer, commercial real estate and commercial business lending. Because of our planned increased emphasis on and increased investment in consumer, commercial real estate and commercial business lending, it may become necessary to increase the level of our provision for loan losses, which could decrease our net profits. For further information concerning the risks associated with multi-family, commercial real estate, consumer loans and commercial business loans, see "Lending Activities" and "Asset Quality" in Item I.

We plan to increase residential and commercial construction and development lending activities, which will increase the risk in our loan portfolio.

             Our construction and development loan portfolio represented 2.7% of our total loan portfolio at December 31, 2005. Generally, we consider construction loans to involve a higher degree of risk than one- to four-family residential loans, because funds are advanced on the security of projects under construction and of uncertain value until completed. We intend to increase our residential and commercial construction lending, to the extent opportunities are available in our market area and meet our underwriting criteria. This increased emphasis on construction lending, particularly on commercial projects, may require us to increase the level of our provision for loan losses, which could decrease net profits. For further information concerning the risks associated with construction and development lending, see "Lending Activities - Construction and Development Lending" and "- Asset Quality" in Item 1.

Rising interest rates may hurt our profits.

             To be profitable, we have to earn more money in interest we receive on loans and investments that we make than we pay to our depositors and lenders in interest. If interest rates rise, our net interest income and the value of our assets could be reduced if interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings, increases more quickly than interest received on interest-earning assets, such as loans, other mortgage-related investments and investment securities. This is most likely to occur if short-term interest rates increase at a faster rate than long-term interest rates, which would cause income to go down. In addition, rising interest rates may hurt our income, because they may reduce the demand for loans and the value of our securities. For a further discussion of how changes in interest rates could impact us, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Item 7 and "Asset and Liability Management and Market Risk" in Item 7A.

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If economic conditions deteriorate, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely impacted as borrowers' ability to repay loans declines and the value of the collateral securing our loans decreases.

             Our financial results may be adversely affected by changes in prevailing economic conditions, including decreases in real estate values, changes in interest rates that cause a decrease in interest rate spreads, adverse employment conditions, the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government and other significant external events. In addition, we have a significant amount of real estate loans. Accordingly, decreases in real estate values could adversely affect the value of collateral securing our loans. Adverse changes in the economy may also have a negative effect on the ability of our borrowers to make timely repayments of their loans. In this regard, a substantial majority of our loans are to individuals and businesses in north and central eastern Indiana. These factors could expose us to an increased risk of loan defaults and losses and have an adverse impact on our earnings.

Strong competition within our market area may limit our growth and profitability.

             Competition in the banking and financial services industry is intense. In our market area, we compete with commercial banks, savings institutions, mortgage brokerage firms, credit unions, finance companies, mutual funds, insurance companies, and brokerage and investment banking firms operating locally and elsewhere. Many of these competitors have substantially greater resources and lending limits than we do and may offer certain services that we do not or cannot provide. Our profitability depends upon our continued ability to successfully compete in our market.

The amount of common stock we control, our articles of incorporation and bylaws, and state and federal statutory provisions could discourage hostile acquisitions of control.

             Our board of directors and executive officers beneficially own 17.6% of our common stock, and have additional stock options for 342,802 shares, which are exercisable within 60 days of March 3, 2006. In addition, our employee stock ownership plan controlled 9.6% of our common stock at that date. This inside ownership together with provisions in our articles of incorporation and bylaws may have the effect of discouraging attempts to acquire MutualFirst, pursue a proxy contest for control of MutualFirst, assume control of MutualFirst by a holder of a large block of common stock and remove Mutual First's management, all of which certain stockholders might think are in their best interests. These provisions include, among other things: (a) staggered terms of the members of the board of directors; (b) an 80% shareholder vote requirement for approval of any merger or consolidation of MutualFirst into any entity that directly or indirectly owns 5% or more of MutualFirst voting stock if the transaction is not approved in advance by at least a majority of the disinterested members of MutualFirst's board of directors; (c) supermajority shareholder vote requirements for the approval of certain amendments to MutualFirst's articles of incorporation and bylaws; (d) a prohibition on any holder of common stock voting more than 10% of the outstanding common stock; (e) elimination of cumulative

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voting by stockholders in the election of directors; (f) restrictions on the acquisition of our equity securities; and (g) the authorization of 5 million shares of preferred stock that may be issued with stockholder approval on terms or in circumstances that could deter a future takeover attempt. As a Maryland corporation, we are subject to the Maryland business corporation law, which contains certain restrictions on an acquisition of control of MutualFirst. Furthermore, federal law requires regulatory approval of any acquisition of control of MutualFirst and imposes limits on the types of companies that can control us.

We operate in a highly regulated environment, and we may be adversely affected by changes in laws and regulations.

             Mutual Federal is subject to extensive regulation, supervision and examination by the Office of Thrift Supervision, its chartering authority, and by the FDIC. MutualFirst also is subject to regulation and supervision by the Office of Thrift Supervision. This regulation and supervision governs the activities in which we may engage, and are intended primarily for the protection of the insurance fund and depositors. Regulatory authorities have extensive discretion in their supervisory and enforcement activities, including the imposition of restrictions on our operations, the classification of our assets and determination of the level of our allowance for loan losses. Any change in this regulation and oversight, whether in the form of regulatory policy, regulations, legislation or supervisory action, may have a material impact on our operations.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

None

Item 2. Description of Property

             At December 31, 2005, we had 20 full service offices. We own the office building in which our home office and executive offices are located. At December 31, 2005, we owned all but two of our other branch offices. The net book value of our investment in premises, equipment and leaseholds, excluding computer equipment, was approximately $13.0 million at December 31, 2005. We believe that our current facilities are adequate to meet our present and immediately foreseeable needs.

             We utilize a third party service provider to maintain our database of depositor and borrower customer information. At December 31, 2005, the net book value of the data processing and computer equipment utilized by us was $1.2 million.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

             From time to time, we are involved as plaintiff or defendant in various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. We do not anticipate incurring any material liability as a result of such litigation.

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

             No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise, during the quarter ended December 31, 2005.

PART II

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

             The common stock for MutualFirst Financial, Inc. is traded under the symbol "MFSF" on the Nasdaq National Market. The table below shows the high and low closing prices for our common stock for the periods indicated. This information was provided by the Nasdaq. At March 2, 2006, there were 4,545,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and approximately 1,300 shareholders of record.

Stock Price
Dividends per Share
Quarter Ending: High Low
 
     First Quarter (ended 03/31/05) $24.91 $22.75 $.13
     Second Quarter (ended 06/30/05) $23.25 $21.50 $.13
     Third Quarter (ended 09/30/05) $23.20 $21.65 $.13
     Fourth Quarter (ended 12/31/05) $22.30 $21.10 $.14
 
Stock Price
Dividends per Share
Quarter Ending: High Low
 
     First Quarter (ended 03/31/04) $25.93 $24.01 $.11
     Second Quarter (ended 06/30/04) $24.40 $21.49 $.12
     Third Quarter (ended 09/30/04) $24.41 $21.52 $.12
     Fourth Quarter (ended 12/31/04) $24.85 $23.50 $.12

             Our cash dividend payout policy is continually reviewed by management and the Board of Directors. The Company intends to continue its policy of paying quarterly dividends; however, the payment will depend upon a number of factors, including capital requirements, regulatory limitations, the Company's financial condition, results of operations and the Bank's ability to pay dividends to the Company. The Company relies significantly upon such dividends originating from the Bank to accumulate earnings for payment of cash dividends to shareholders.

             On December 22, 2004, the Company's Board of Directors authorized management to repurchase an additional 10% of the Company's outstanding stock, or approximately 471,000 shares over a twelve-month period. Information on the shares purchased during the fourth quarter of 2005 is as follows:

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Total Number of
Shares Purchased
Average Price
Per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
As Part of Publicly
Announced Plan
Maximum Number of
Shares that May Yet
Be Purchased
Under the Plan
 
October 1, 2005 - October 31, 2005 --- $     --- --- 334,569 (1)
November 1, 2005 - November 30, 2005 20,000 21.70 20,000 334,569    
December 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005 10,000
 21.91
10,000
314,569    
30,000 $21.77 30,000 304,569    



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(1)     Amount represents the number of shares available to be repurchased under the plan as of September 30, 2005.









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Item 6. Selected Financial Data

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND OTHER DATA

             The following information is only a summary and you should read it in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes contained in this Annual Report.

At or For the Year Ended December 31,
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
(In Thousands)
Selected Financial Condition Data
 
Total Assets $971,829 $839,387 $823,791 $775,798 $769,328
Cash and cash equivalents 22,365 19,743 23,068 23,620 30,558
Loans, net 822,547 713,022 703,981 641,113 636,362
Investment Securities:
   Available-for -sale, at fair value 39,788 39,409 33,472 42,362 31,580
Total  deposits 684,554 600,407 579,362 550,364 538,878
Total borrowings 187,791 141,572 137,103 118,287 110,743
Total stockholders' equity 88,794 87,860 97,520 96,717 109,744
 
Selected Operations Data
 
Total interest income $48,478 $44,400 $46,442 $50,440 $54,940
Total interest expense 21,170
17,476
19,099
23,119
29,081
   Net interest income 27,308 26,924 27,343 27,321 25,859
Provision for loan losses 1,775
1,557
1,450
1,713
1,282
Net interest income after provision for loan losses 25,533
25,367
25,893
25,608
24,577
Service fee income 4,026 3,193 2,927 2,785 2,626
Gain on sale of loans and investment securities 228 727 1,364 1,365 1,350
Other non-interest income 2,478
2,304
1,684
1,798
2,126
Total non-interest income 6,732
6,224
5,975
5,948
6,102
Salaries and employee benefits 13,792 16,167 13,097 12,454 12,288
Other expenses 9,620
8,149
7,369
7,246
7,232
Total non-interest expense 23,412
24,316
20,466
19,700
19,520
Income before taxes 8,853 7,275 11,402 11,856 11,159
Income tax expense 2,401
1,753
3,340
3,376
3,079
Net income $ 6,452
$ 5,522
$ 8,062
$ 8,480
$ 8,080



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At or For the Year Ended December 31,
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
Selected Financial Ratios and Other Financial Data:
 
Performance Ratios:
  Return on average assets (ratio of net income
      to average total assets)

0.73%

0.67%

1.01%

1.09%

1.05%
   Return on average tangible equity (ratio of net income
      to average equity)
7.79    5.90    8.43    8.36    6.80   
   Interest rate spread information:
    Average during the period 3.13    3.46    3.56    3.59    3.22   
    Net interest margin(1) 3.37    3.57    3.73    3.84    3.67   
    Ratio of operating expense to average total assets 2.89    2.94    2.56    2.53    2.54   
    Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average
      interest-bearing liabilities
109.30    106.06    106.53    107.71    110.85   
   Efficiency ratio(2) 68.78    73.26    61.43    59.21    61.08   
 
Asset Quality Ratios: (3)
  Non-performing assets to total assets 1.03    0.65    0.57    0.89    1.05   
  Non-performing loans to total loans 0.90    0.57    0.46    0.79    1.03   
  Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans 108.04    167.32    208.26    123.35    82.40   
  Allowance for loan losses to loans  receivable, net 0.98    0.95    0.95    0.97    0.86   
 
Capital Ratios:
  Equity to total assets(3) 9.14    10.47    11.87    12.47    14.25   
   Average equity to average assets assets 9.90    11.50    11.97    13.04    15.44   
 
Share and Per Share Data:
  Average common shares outstanding:
     Basic 4,328,965    4,625,437    4,904,007    5,483,929    6,949,879   
     Diluted 4,439,686    4,772,036    5,084,514    5,597,307    6,964,305   
     Per share:
    Basic earnings $1.49    $1.19    $1.64    $1.55    $1.16   
    Diluted earnings $1.45    $1.16    $1.59    $1.51    $1.16   
    Dividends $0.49    $0.47    $0.42    $0.37    $0.32   
Dividend payout ratio (4) 36.55% 40.52% 26.42% 24.50% 27.59%
 
Other Data:
  Number of full-service offices 20    18    17    17    17   

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(1)  Net interest income divided by average interest earning assets.
(2)  Total non-interest expense divided by net interest income plus total non-interest income.
(3)  At the end of the period.
(4)  Dividends per share divided by diluted earnings per share.


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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Introduction

             MutualFirst Financial, Inc., a Maryland corporation, is a savings and loan holding company and its wholly-owned subsidiary is Mutual Federal Savings Bank, Muncie, Indiana. MFS Financial, Inc. was formed in September 1999 to become the holding company of Mutual Federal in connection with Mutual Federal's conversion from the mutual to stock form of organization on December 29, 1999. In April 2000, MFS Financial, Inc. formally changed its corporate name to MutualFirst Financial, Inc. ("MutualFirst"). The words "we," "our" and "us" refer to MutualFirst and Mutual Federal on a consolidated basis, except that references to us prior to December 29, 1999 refer only to Mutual Federal.

             On September 16, 2005, Mutual Federal purchased certain assets totaling $118.1 million and assumed certain liabilities totaling $97.8 million representing the operations of Fidelity Federal Savings Bank ("Fidelity") located in Marion, Indiana for $20 million in cash. The assets purchased included residential real estate mortgage loans of $59.3 million, consumer loans of $8.4 million, commercial and construction loans of $14.5 million. The liabilities assumed included total deposits of $75.9 million (including $23.5 million core savings and transaction accounts) and Federal Home Loan Bank advances of $20.5 million.

             Our principal business consists of attracting retail deposits from the general public and investing those funds primarily in permanent loans secured by first mortgages on owner-occupied, one-to-four-family residences, a variety of consumer loans, loans secured by commercial and multi-family real estate and commercial business loans. We are headquartered in Muncie, Indiana with 20 retail offices primarily serving Delaware, Randolph, Kosciusko, and Grant counties in Indiana. We also originate mortgage loans in contiguous counties, and we originate indirect consumer loans throughout Indiana.

             The following discussion is intended to assist your understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to our consolidated financial statements.

             Our results of operations depend primarily on the level of our net interest income, which is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, such as loans, mortgage-backed securities and investment securities, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, primarily deposits and borrowings. The structure of our interest-earning assets versus the structure of interest-bearing liabilities along with the shape of the yield curve has a direct impact

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on our net interest income. Historically, our interest-earning assets have been longer term in nature (i.e., fixed-rate mortgage loans) and interest-bearing liabilities have been shorter term (i.e., certificates of deposit, regular savings accounts, etc.). This structure would impact net interest income favorably in a decreasing rate environment, assuming a normally shaped yield curve, as the rates on interest bearing liabilities would decrease more rapidly than rates on the interest earning assets. Conversely, in an increasing rate environment, assuming a normally shaped yield curve, net interest income would be impacted unfavorably as rates on interest earning assets would increase at a slower rate than rates on interest bearing liabilities.

             Since 2000 it has been MutualFirst's strategic objective to change the repricing structure of its interest-earning assets from longer term to shorter term to better match the structure of our interest bearing liabilities and therefore reduce the impact interest rate changes have on our net interest income. Strategies employed to accomplish this objective have been to increase the originations of variable rate commercial loans and shorter term consumer loans and to sell longer term mortgage loans.

             During 2005, in keeping with its strategic objective to reduce interest rate risk exposure, MutualFirst also sold $13.5 million of long term fixed rate loans that had been held for sale, which reduced potential earning assets and therefore had a negative impact on net interest income. This was offset, in the short term, by recognizing a gain on the sale of these loans of $228,000 during the year.

             Recent increases in short-term interest rates, as a result of increases in the Federal Funds rate by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, without a corresponding increase in long-term interest rates have resulted in an increase in interest expense and a reduction in net interest income in 2005. The effect of the flattening yield curve is to increase our cost of funds at a faster rate than our yield on loans and investments, due to the longer-term nature of our interest earning assets. In 2005, as we increase our investment in business-related loans, which are considered to entail greater risks than one- to four-family residential loans, in order to help offset the pressure on our net interest margin, our provision for loan losses has increased to reflect this increased risk.

             Our results of operations also are affected by the level of our non-interest income and expenses and income tax expense. Results of operations also depend upon the level of MutualFirst's non-interest income, including fee income and service charges, and the level of its non-interest expense, including general and administrative expenses. In addition to the Fidelity acquisition, we are expanding through the addition of a new branch office located in Syracuse, Indiana in Kosciusko County, which opened in June 2005. We have purchased land in Elkhart County, in northern Indiana, for the purpose of building a new branch office in that vibrant market in 2006. We also have developed a new Investment Management and Private Banking Division in order to better service clients with more specialized financial needs. The intent of all these initiatives is to increase income over the long term. However, on a short term basis, expenses relating to the new branches and new division will have the affect of increasing non-interest expense with no immediate offsetting income. The purchase of Fidelity (referred to above) was accretive to income in the fourth quarter due to substantial cost savings.

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Management Strategy

             Our strategy is to operate as an independent, retail oriented financial institution dedicated to serving customers in our market areas. Our commitment is to provide a broad range of products and services to meet the needs of our customers. As part of this commitment, we are looking to increase our emphasis on commercial business products and services. We also operate a fully interactive transactional website. In addition, we are continually looking at cost-effective ways to expand our market area.

             Financial highlights of our strategy include:




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Financial Condition at December 31, 2005 Compared to December 31, 2004

             General. Our assets increased $132.4 million during 2005, ending the year at $971.8 million compared to $839.4 million at December 31, 2004, primarily due to the acquisition of the assets from Fidelity. Liabilities increased $131.5 million or 17.5% primarily due to the assumption of deposits and borrowings of Fidelity. Stockholders' equity increased to $88.8 million at December 31, 2005, when compared to December 31, 2004, as net income, employee benefits earned and stock options exercised of $8.0 million were partially offset by stock repurchases and dividends of $7.1 million.

             Loans. Our net loan portfolio increased $109.5 million from $713.0 million at December 31, 2004, to $822.5 million at December 31, 2005 primarily because of the Fidelity acquisition. Consumer loans increased $19.5 million or 10.0% from $195.5 million at December 31, 2004 to $215.0 million at December 31, 2005. Most of the consumer loan growth came from home equity and home improvements loans, which increased $11.1 million or 21.1% from $52.8 million to $63.9 million and recreational vehicle loans, which increased $5.6 million or 9.5% from $58.6 million to $64.2 million. Commercial business loans increased $10.7 million or 20.0% from $53.6 million to $64.4 million at December 31, 2005. It has been our strategy to increase non-real estate mortgage loans as a percentage of our loan portfolio in order to mitigate interest rate risk and enhance the portfolio yield. Accordingly, we sold $13.5 million of our fixed rate one- to four- family mortgage loans in 2005. Real estate mortgage loans increased $79.4 million or 16.7% from $476.2 million to $555.6 million at December 31, 2005. Mortgage loans held for sale decreased $891,000.

             Allowance For Loan Loss. The allowance for loan losses increased $1.2 million to $8.1 million at December 31, 2005. This increase included additional reserves of $1.6 million acquired with the Fidelity purchase and assumption. Net charge offs for the year were $2.2 million or .29% of average loans compared to $1.5 million or .21% of average loans in 2004. The increase in the allowance for loan losses is due to continued poor economic conditions in some of our markets and increases in loan balances. In addition, the Bank charged off a $240,000 commercial business loan to a distribution center that failed and the collateral (accounts receivable) have proven to be uncollectible. The Bank also charged off $720,000 of a debt extended to a construction company that failed. The Bank is pursuing collection of this debt through litigation. The amount and potential likelihood of recovery is unknown at this time. As of December 31, 2005 allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans receivable and non-performing loans was .98% and 108.0%, respectively.

             Securities. Investment securities totaled $39.8 million at December 31, 2005 compared to $39.4 million at December 31, 2004, a 1.0% increase. This small increase was primarily due to our loan growth outpacing our deposit growth during the year. Our overall liquidity decreased during the year due to the flatness of the yield curve and the resultant lack of profitable investment opportunities compared to funding costs.

             Liabilities. Our total liabilities increased $131.5 million or 17.5% to $883.0 million at December 31, 2005 from $751.5 million at December 31, 2004. This increase was due primarily

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to the assumption of substantially all of Fidelity's liabilities. Deposits increased $84.1 million, and borrowed funds increased $46.2 million.

             Stockholders' Equity. Stockholders' equity increased $933,000 from $87.9 million at December 31, 2004 to $88.8 million at December 31, 2005. This increase in stockholders' equity is the result of $6.5 million in net income, earned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares of $724,000, earned tax-affected restricted stock shares of $412,000 and exercised stock options of $759,000, which were partially offset by the repurchase of 209,000 shares of our common stock for $4.8 million and dividend payments of $2.3 million. Also, the market value of securities available for sale compared to their book value decreased $286,000 from a loss of $89,000 at December 31, 2004 to a loss of $374,000 at December 31, 2005.

Average Balances, Net Interest Income, Yields Earned and Rates Paid

             The following table presents for the periods indicated the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates. No tax equivalent adjustments were made. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accruing loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.








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Average Balances, Net Interest Income, Yields Earned and Rates Paid

Year ended December 31,
2005
2004
2003
Average
Outstanding
Balance

Interest
Earned/
Paid

Average
Yield/
Rate

Average
Outstanding
Balance

Interest
Earned/
Paid

Average
Yield/
Rate

Average
Outstanding
Balance

Interest
Earned/
Paid

Average
Yield/
Rate

(Dollars in thousands)
Interest-Earning Assets:
  Interest -bearing deposits $   1,774 $       34 1.92% $   4,413 $       29 0.66% $    7,478 $       71 0.95%
  Mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale (1) 10,890 512 4.70    11,652 451 3.87    13,969 423 3.03   
  Investment securities available-for-sale (1) 29,591 1,113 3.76    23,365 749 3.21    19,167 707 3.69   
  Loans (2) 759,307 46,425 6.11    707,832 42,840 6.05    684,462 44,881 6.56   
  Stock in FHLB of Indianapolis 8,749
394
4.50   
7,547
335
4.44   
7,112
360
5.06   
  Total interest-earning assets 810,311 48,478 5.98    754,809 44,404 5.88    732,188 46,442 6.34   
  Non-Interest Earning Assets (net of allowance
    for loan losses and unrealized gain/loss) 74,577
66,819
66,819
     Total assets $884,888
$821,628
$799,007
 
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
  Demand and NOW accounts $  62,545 150 0.24    $  56,880 134 0.24    $  55,167 189 0.34   
  Savings deposits 61,301 260 0.42    61,421 156 0.25    58,804 282 0.48   
  Money market accounts 49,439 809 1.64    53,490 590 1.10    47,746 488 1.02   
  Certificate accounts 422,107
14,066
3.33   
373,981
11,438
3.06   
374,085
12,712
3.40   
  Total deposits 595,392 15,285 2.57    545,772 12,318 2.26    535,802 13,671 2.55   
  Borrowings 145,979
5,885
4.03   
130,446
5,158
3.95   
119,492
5,428
4.54   
    Total interest-bearing accounts 741,371 21,170 2.85    676,218 17,476 2.58    655,294 19,099 2.91   
Non-Interest Bearing Accounts 41,744 36,231 32,000
Other Liabilities 14,206
14,677
15,702
    Total Liabilities 797,321 727,126 702,996
Stockholders' Equity 87,567
94,502
95,600
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $884,888
$821,628
$798,596
Net Earning Assets $ 68,940
$ 78,591
$ 76,894
Net Interest Income $27,308
$26,928
$27,343
Net Interest Rate Spread (3) 3.13%
3.30%
3.43%
Net Yield on Average Interest-Earning Assets (4) 3.37%
3.57%
3.73%
Average Interest-Earning Assets to
   Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities 109.30%
111.62%
111.73%
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(1) Average balances were calculated using amortized cost, which excludes FASB 115 valuation allowances.
(2) Calculated net of deferred loan fees, loan discounts and loans in process.
(3) Interest rate spread is calculated by subtracting weighted average interest rate cost from weighted average interest rate yield for the period indicated.
(4) The net yield on weighted average interest-earning assets is calculated by dividing net interest income by weighted average interest-earning assets for the period indicated.


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Rate/Volume Analysis

             The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (1) changes in volume, which are changes in volume multiplied by the old rate, and (2) changes in rate, which is a change in rate multiplied by the old volume. Changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.

Year Ended December 31,
2005 vs. 2004
2004 vs. 2003
Increase
(decrease)
Due to
Total
Increase
(decrease)
Increase
(decrease)
Due to
Total
Increase
(decrease)
Rate
Volume
Rate
Volume
(Dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
  Interest-bearing deposits $   (25) $    30 $     5 $   (24) $    (18) $    (42)
Investment securities:
  Available-for-sale 190  235 425 65  66 
  Loans receivable 3,143  442 3,585 1,496  (3,537) (2,041)
Stock in FHLB of Indianapolis 54 
5
59
21 
(46)
(25)
 
Total interest-earning assets $3,362 
$  712
4,074 $1,558 
$(3,600) (2,042)
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
  Savings deposits $       0  $  104 104 $     12  $   (138) (126)
  Money market accounts (48) 267 219 62  40  102 
  Demand and NOW accounts 14  2 16 12  (67) (55)
Certificate accounts 1,550  1,078  2,628  (4) (1,270) (1,274)
Borrowings 625 
102
727
471 
(741)
(270)
     Total interest-bearing liabilities $2,141 
$1,553
3,694
$   553 
$(2,176)
(1,623)
Change in net interest income $  380
$  (419)

Comparison of Results of Operations for Years Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004.

            General. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2005 increased $930,000 or 16.8% to $6.5 million compared to $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2004. Diluted earnings per share increased 25.0% from $1.16 in 2004 to $1.45 in 2005 primarily due to one time expenses in 2004 associated with a separation agreement. The Company's earnings for 2004 would have been $7.2 million ($1.51 for diluted earnings per share) without the one time expenses. The primary reasons for the decline, when comparing net income for 2005 to normalized 2004, was a decreasing interest margin due to a flat yield curve and increased operating expenses due to costs related to current and future growth of the Company.

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            Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $384,000 for the year ended December 31, 2005, compared to the year ended December 31, 2004. The primary reason for the improvement was a $55.5 million, or 7.4% increase in average interest-earning assets, primarily due to the Fidelity purchase, partially offset by a 20 basis point decrease in the net interest margin reflecting the Bank's liability sensitive nature, as short-term interest rates rose.

            Interest Income. The increase in interest income during the year ended December 31, 2005, was due to an increase in the average yield on our earning assets from 5.88% in 2004 to 5.98% in 2005 as a result of increasing market interest rates. This increase was enhanced by a $55.5 million increase in average earning assets from $754.8 million during 2004 to $810.3 million during 2005. The majority of this increase was in average loans receivable due to the Fidelity acquisition, which increased $51.5 million from $707.8 million in 2004 to $759.3 million in 2005. The average yield on these loans increased 6 basis points from 6.05% in 2004 to 6.11 % in 2005.

            Interest Expense. The increase in interest expense was due to an increase in interest rates and an increase in average interest-bearing liabilities during the year. There was a 28 basis point increase in the cost of our average interest-bearing liabilities from 2.58% in 2004 to 2.86% in 2005 as a result of higher market interest rates and an increase of $65.2 million in average interest-bearing liabilities from $676.2 million in 2004 to $741.4 million in 2005 as a result of the assumption of deposits and borrowings of Fidelity. The majority of this increase was in average deposits, which increased $49.6 million from $545.8 million in 2004 to $595.4 million in 2005. The average cost on these deposits increased 31 basis points from 2.26% in 2004 to 2.57% in 2005.

            Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses for 2005 was $1.8 million, compared to $1.6 million for 2004 due to the increased loan balances, higher net charge-offs in 2005 compared to 2004 and higher non-performing loans at the end of the year compared to a year ago. Non-performing loans to total loans at December 31, 2005 were .90% compared to ..55% at December 31, 2004. Non-performing assets to total assets were 1.03% at December 31, 2005 compared to .64% at December 31, 2004. These increases were primarily due to a $1.9 million residential real estate loan secured by a first mortgage being over 90 days past due. Management is confident that the collateral is more than enough to cover the debt. Also, a $384,000 commercial real estate loan that was performing as of the end of the third quarter defaulted in October and the collateral was taken into REO in December. In addition, several troubled residential real estate loans totaling $646,000 were taken into REO in the fourth quarter. Only one of these loans, totaling $85,000 was related to the Fidelity purchase. Potential losses on these properties are yet to be determined.

            Other Income. For the year ended December 31, 2005, non-interest income increased $509,000 or 8.2% to $6.7 million compared to $6.2 million for 2004. The increase was due primarily to an $833,000 or 26.1% increase in service fee income due primarily to more checking accounts, the overdraft privilege program and a $128,000 or 15.0% increase in commission income due to increased annuity sales. These increases were partially offset by a $420,000 reduction in the gain on sale of loans due to reduced mortgage refinancing activity in 2005 and a

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$109,000 reduction in other income due primarily to reduced gain on the sale of real estate owned.

            Other Expense. Non-interest expense increased $1.9 million or 9.0% to $23.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2005, compared to $21.5 million (excluding the $2.8 million one time expense) for 2004. The increase was due primarily to increased salaries and employee benefits costs and increased occupancy and equipment expenses that were up due to costs related to the purchase of Fidelity in September 2005 and a new office opening in June 2005 in Syracuse, Indiana. Also, we relocated our corporate and investment management and private banking staffs to a recently purchased office building located next to our main office in Muncie. Data processing fees increased $192,000 due to the purchase of Fidelity, the addition of the new offices and the expiration of several contractual credits from our service provider received in 2004 and not in 2005. Professional fees increased due to increases in legal and accounting services primarily related to regulatory compliance requirements and increased consulting fees related to the overdraft protection program. A portion of these fees are one time in nature. Other expenses increased due to costs related to REO and other general and administrative expense increases related to the Fidelity purchase. The Board of Directors acted to accelerate the vesting of all outstanding options to December 31, 2005 in accordance with FAS123R. As a result, there will be no expense associated with these options in future years.

            Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense increased $648,000 for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to 2004 due to more taxable income. The effective tax rate increased from 24.1% to 27.1% due to a decreased percentage of low income housing tax credits to taxable income when comparing 2005 to 2004.

Comparison of Results of Operations for Years Ended December 31, 2004 and 2003.

            General. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2004 decreased $2.5 million or 31.5% to $5.5 million compared to $8.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2003. Diluted earnings per share decreased 27.0 % from $1.59 in 2003 to $1.16 in 2004 primarily due to one time expenses associated with a separation agreement entered into in November with the Company's former Senior Vice-President and Director. The Company's earnings for the year would have been $7.2 million ($1.51 for diluted earnings per share) without the one time expenses.

             Net Interest Income. Interest income decreased $2.0 million, or 4.4% to $44.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2004 from $46.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2003. Interest expense decreased $1.6 million, or 8.5% from $19.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 to $17.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2004. As a result, net interest income decreased $419,000 for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to the year ended December 31, 2003 due to a lower net interest margin and a lower volume of net earning assets. The net interest margin decreased from 3.73% for the year ended December 31, 2003, to 3.57% for the year ended December 31, 2004 as yields on interest-earning assets decreased at a more rapid rate than the decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

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             Interest Income. The decrease in interest income during the year ended December 31, 2004 was due to a reduction in the average yield on our earning assets from 6.34% in 2003 to 5.88% in 2004 as a result of lower market interest rates and payoffs of older higher-rate loans. This decrease was partially offset by a $22.6 million increase in average earning assets from $732.2 million during 2003 to $754.8 million during 2004. The majority of this increase was in average loans receivable, which increased $23.4 million from $684.5 in 2003 to $707.8 million in 2004. The average yield on these loans decreased 51 basis points from 6.56% in 2003 to 6.05% in 2004.

             Interest Expense. The decrease in interest expense was due to a 33 basis point reduction in the cost of our average interest bearing liabilities from 2.78% in 2003 to 2.45% in 2004 as a result of lower market interest rates. This decrease was partially offset by a $25.2 million increase in average interest bearing liabilities from $687.3 million in 2003 to $712.5 million in 2004. The majority of this increase was in average deposits, which increased $14.2 million from $567.8 million in 2003 to $582.0 million in 2004. The average cost on these deposits decreased 29 basis points from 2.41% in 2003 to 2.12% in 2004.

             Provision for Loan Losses. For the year ended December 31, 2004, the provision for loan losses amounted to $1.6 million compared to $1.5 million in 2003. In each period, the provision for loan losses was based on an analysis of individual loans, prior and current year loss experience, overall growth in the portfolio, the change in the portfolio mix and current economic conditions in our markets. We continue to experience poor, while improving, economic conditions in some of our markets and continue to change our portfolio mix to more non-mortgage related loans. However, the overriding reasons for the increase in the provision for loan losses in 2004 compared to 2003 were an increase in non-performing loans and larger than anticipated charge-offs during the year.

             Other Income. Other income for the year ended December 31, 2004 increased slightly to $6.2 million from $6.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2003. This increase was primarily due to a $375,000 increase in service fee and commission income due to new checking account overdraft services and an addition to the non-traditional financial services sales force. Also, the limited partnerships experienced a gain of $52,000 in 2004 compared to a $323,000 loss in 2003 due to increased occupancy rates. These changes were partially offset by a decrease in loan sale gains of $627,000 due to fewer mortgage originations in 2004 when compared to the refinance activity in 2003. Also, there was a smaller increase in cash surrender value of life insurance of $394,000 in 2004 when compared to 2003 due the collection of life insurance proceeds upon the death of a former Director in 2003, with no similar event occurring in 2004.

            Other Expense. Total operating expenses increased $3.8 million or 18.8% from $20.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 to $24.3 million for 2004. Salaries and employee benefits were $16.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $13.1 million for the 2003 period, an increase of $3.1 million or 23.4%. The primary reason for the increase was the one time $2.8 million expense associated with the separation agreement announced in November. Also adding to operating expenses for 2004 was a more aggressive marketing effort to promote loans and short term core deposits and the opening of our eighteenth branch office in Warsaw. The costs associated with the separation agreement mentioned above and compliance

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issues related to the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation increased professional fees $145,000 or 24.0% in 2004 when compared to 2003. ATM expenses were up $95,000 or 19.3% due primarily to new card issuances that take place approximately every other year and the addition of an ATM at the new branch location. Other expenses increased $354,000 due to increased postage, telephone, and other expenses primarily related to the new branch opening and regulatory compliance costs.

             Income Tax Expense. For the year ended December 31, 2004, income tax expense decreased $1.6 million compared to 2003. The decrease was due primarily to decreased taxable income. The effective tax rate decreased from 29.3% to 24.1% when comparing 2003 and 2004, respectively.

Liquidity and Commitments

             Mutual Federal is required to maintain adequate levels of investments for liquidity purposes to ensure the institution's safe and sound operations. Liquidity may increase or decrease depending upon the availability of funds and comparative yields on investments in relation to the return on loans. Historically, we have maintained liquid assets at levels adequate to meet the requirements of normal operations, including potential deposit outflows. Cash flow projections are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure that adequate liquidity is maintained. At December 31, 2005, our liquidity ratio, which is our liquid assets as a percentage of net withdrawable savings deposits and current borrowings, was 6.76%.

             Our liquidity, represented by cash and cash equivalents and investment securities, is a product of our operating, investing and financing activities. Our primary sources of funds are deposits, amortization, prepayments and maturities of outstanding loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investment securities and other short-term investments and funds provided from operations. While scheduled payments from the amortization of loans and mortgage-backed securities and maturing investment securities and short-term investments are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. In addition, we invest excess funds in short-term interest-earning assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements. We also generate cash through borrowings. We utilize Federal Home Loan Bank advances to leverage our capital base and provide funds for our lending and investment activities, and to enhance out interest rate risk management.

             Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management. Excess liquidity is generally invested in short-term investments such as overnight deposits or U.S. Agency securities. We use our sources of funds primarily to meet our ongoing commitments, to pay maturing certificates of deposit and savings withdrawals, to fund loan commitments and to maintain our portfolio of mortgage-backed securities and investment securities. At December 31, 2005, the total approved loan origination commitments outstanding amounted to $18.9 million. At the same date, the unadvanced portion of construction loans was $6.3 million. At December 31, 2005, unused lines of credit totaled $46.1 million and outstanding letters of credit totaled $7.2 million. As of December 31, 2005, certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in one year or less totaled $283.6 million, and investment and mortgage-backed securities scheduled to mature in one year or less totaled $16.2 million. Based on historical experience, management believes that a

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significant portion of maturing deposits will remain with us. We anticipate that we will continue to have sufficient funds, through deposits and borrowings, to meet our current commitments. The following table presents our contractual obligations (excluding deposit products).

Payments due by period
Less than 1-3 3-5 More than
Total
1 year
years
years
5 years
Contractual Obligations
 
   FHLB Advances $186,008 $107,983 $41,271 $29,726 $ 7,028
   Notes Payable 1,784
357
780
647
---
Total $187,792
$108,340
$42,051
$30,373
$7,028



Capital

             Consistent with our goals to operate a sound and profitable financial organization, Mutual Federal actively strives to remain a "well capitalized" institution in accordance with regulatory standards. Total stockholders' equity of MutualFirst Financial, Inc. was $88.8 million at December 31, 2005, or 9.1% of total assets on that date. As of December 31, 2005, Mutual Federal exceeded all capital requirements of the Office of Thrift Supervision, with regulatory capital ratios as follows: core capital, 6.8%; Tier I risk-based capital, 9.2%; and total risk-based capital, 10.3%. The regulatory capital requirements to be considered well capitalized are 5.0%, 6.0% and 10.0%, respectively.

Pending Accounting Pronouncements

             Shared-Based Payment. In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123, Revised, Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123(R)), which requires all public companies to record compensation cost for stock options and other awards provided to employees in return for employee service. The cost of the options is measured at the fair value of the options when granted and is expensed over the employee service period, which is normally the vesting period of the options granted. The Company adopted SFAS 123(R) on January 1, 2006. Future compensation cost and the impact on the Company's results of operation as a result of any future option grants will depend on the level of any future option grants, the related vesting period, and the calculation of the fair value of the options granted as of the grant date. As such, the Company cannot currently estimate compensation expense relating to future awards. The adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.

             The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments. In January 2003, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) began a project to provide additional guidance on when a market value decline on debt and marketable equity securities should be considered other-than-temporary. Currently, declines in market value that are considered to be other-than-temporary require that a loss be recognized through the income statement. In March 2004, the FASB ratified the consensus reached by the EITF in Issue 03-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments

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(EITF 03-1). EITF 03-1 provides guidance for determining when an investment is considered impaired, whether impairment is other-than-temporary, and measurement of an impairment loss. In September 2004, the FASB issued a staff position (FSP 03-1-1) which delayed the effective date for the measurement and recognition guidance of EITF 03-1 due to additional proposed guidance.

             In June 2005, the FASB decided not to provide additional guidance on the meaning of other-than-temporary impairment, but directed the FASB staff to issue a FASB Staff Position (FSP) titled FSP 115-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments. The final FSP supersedes EITF 03-1 and EITF Topic No. D-44, Recognition of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Upon the Planned Sale of a Security Whose Cost Exceeds Fair Value. FSP FAS 115-1 replaces guidance in EITF 03-1 on loss recognition with references to existing other-than-temporary impairment guidance, such as FASB Statement No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities (SFAS No. 115). FSP FAS 115-1 also clarifies that an investor should recognize an impairment loss no later than when the impairment is deemed other-than-temporary, even if a decision to sell has not been made.

             FSP FAS 115-1 was effective for other-than-temporary impairment analysis conducted in periods beginning after September 15, 2005. The Company has consistently followed the loss recognition guidance in SFAS No. 115, so the adoption of FSP FAS 115-1 did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.

             Earnings Per Share. On September 30, 2005, the FASB issued a proposed amendment to SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share, to clarify guidance for mandatorily convertible instruments, the treasury stock method, contingently issuable shares, and contracts that may be settled in cash or shares. The primary impact on the Company of the proposed Statement would be a change to the treasury stock method for year-to-date diluted earnings per share.

Critical Accounting Policies

             The notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K contain a summary of MutualFirst's significant accounting policies. Certain of these policies are important to the portrayal of MutualFirst's financial condition, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Management believes that its critical accounting policies include determining the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of foreclosed assets, mortgage servicing rights and real estate held for development and the valuation of intangible assets.

             The determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the economic environment and market conditions. A worsening or protracted economic decline would increase the likelihood of additional losses due to credit and market risk and could create the need for additional loss reserves.

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Allowance for Loan Losses

             The allowance for loan losses is a significant estimate that can and does change based on management's assumptions about specific borrowers and current general economic and business conditions, among other factors. Management reviews the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on at least a quarterly basis. The evaluation by management includes consideration of past loss experience, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, the current condition and amount of loans outstanding, identified problem loans and the probability of collecting all amounts due.

Foreclosed Assets

             Foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated selling costs. Management estimates the fair value of the properties based on current appraisal information. Fair value estimates are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the economic environment, market conditions, and real estate market. A worsening or protracted economic decline would increase the likelihood of a decline in property values and could create the need to write down the properties through current operations.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

             Mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs") associated with loans originated and sold, where servicing is retained, are capitalized and included in other intangible assets in the consolidated balance sheet. The value of the capitalized servicing rights represents the present value of the future servicing fees arising from the right to service loans in the portfolio. Critical accounting policies for MSRs relate to the initial valuation and subsequent impairment tests. The methodology used to determine the valuation of MSRs requires the development and use of a number of estimates, including anticipated principal amortization and prepayments of that principal balance. Events that may significantly affect the estimates used are changes in interest rates, mortgage loan prepayment speeds and the payment performance of the underlying loans. The carrying value of the MSRs is periodically reviewed for impairment based on a determination of fair value. For purposes of measuring impairment, the servicing rights are compared to a valuation prepared based on a discounted cash flow methodology, utilizing current prepayment speeds and discount rates. Impairment, if any, is recognized through a valuation allowance and is recorded as amortization of intangible assets.

Intangible Assets

             MutualFirst periodically assesses the impairment of its goodwill and the recoverability of its core deposit intangible. Impairment is the condition that exists when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. If actual external conditions and future operating results differ from MutualFirst's judgments, impairment and/or increased amortization charges may be necessary to reduce the carrying value of these assets to the appropriate value.

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Impact of Inflation

             Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The principles require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.

             Our primary assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates affect our performance more than general levels of inflation. Interest rates, however, do not necessarily move in the same direction or with the same magnitude as the price of goods and services, since such prices are affected by inflation. In a period of rapidly rising interest rates, the liquidity and maturity structure of our assets and liabilities are critical to the maintenance of acceptance performance levels.

             The principal effect of inflation, as distinct from levels of interest rates, on earnings is in the area of non-interest expense. Expense items such as employee compensation, employee benefits and occupancy and equipment cost may increase because of inflation. Inflation also may increase the dollar value of the collateral securing loans that we have made. We are unable to determine the extent to which properties securing our loans have appreciated in dollar value due to inflation.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

             Asset and Liability Management and Market Risk

             Our Risk When Interest Rates Change. The rates of interest we earn on assets and pay on liabilities generally is established contractually for a period of time. Market interest rates change over time. Accordingly, our results of operations, like those of other financial institutions, are impacted by changes in interest rates and the interest rate sensitivity of our assets and liabilities. The risk associated with changes in interest rates and our ability to adapt to these changes is known as interest rate risk and is our most significant market risk.

             How We Measure Our Risk of Interest Rate Changes. As part of our attempt to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates and comply with applicable regulations, we monitor our interest rate risk. In monitoring interest rate risk, we continually analyze and manage assets and liabilities based on their payment streams and interest rates, the timing of their maturities, and their sensitivity to actual or potential changes in market interest rates.

             In order to minimize the potential for adverse effects of material and prolonged changes in interest rates on our results of operations, we adopted asset and liability management policies to better match the maturities and repricing terms of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Mutual Federal's Board of Directors sets and recommends asset and liability policies, which are implemented by the asset and liability management committee. The Asset and Liability Management Committee is chaired by the chief financial officer and is comprised of members of our senior management. The purpose of the Asset and Liability Management Committee is to communicate, coordinate and control asset/liability management issues consistent

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with our business plan and board-approved policies. This committee establishes and monitors the volume and mix of assets and funding sources taking into account relative costs and spreads, interest rate sensitivity and liquidity needs. The objectives are to manage assets and funding sources consistent with liquidity, capital adequacy, growth, risk and profitability goals. The Asset and Liability Management Committee generally meets monthly to review, among other things, economic conditions and interest rate outlook, current and projected liquidity needs and capital position, anticipated changes in the volume and mix of assets and liabilities and interest rate risk exposure limits versus current projections pursuant to a net present value of portfolio equity analysis and income simulations. At each meeting, the Asset and Liability Management Committee recommends appropriate strategy changes based on this review. The chief financial officer is responsible for reviewing and reporting on the effects of the policy implementations and strategies to the Board of Directors, at least quarterly.

             In order to manage our assets and liabilities and achieve the desired liquidity, credit quality, interest rate risk, profitability and capital targets, we have sought to:

            Depending on the level of general interest rates, the relationship between long and short-term interest rates, market conditions and competitive factors, the Asset and Liability Management Committee may increase our interest rate risk position somewhat in order to maintain our net interest margin. We intend to increase our emphasis on the origination of relatively short-term and/or adjustable rate loans. In addition, in an effort to avoid an increase in the percentage of long-term fixed-rate loans in our portfolio, in 2005, we sold $13.5 million of fixed rate, one-to four- family mortgage loans with a term to maturity of over 20 years in the secondary market.

             The Asset and Liability Management Committee regularly reviews interest rate risk by forecasting the impact of alternative interest rate environments on net interest income and market value of portfolio equity, which is defined as the net present value of an institution's existing assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet instruments, and evaluating such impacts against the maximum potential changes in net interest income and market value of portfolio equity that are authorized by our board of directors.

             The Office of Thrift Supervision provides Mutual Federal with the information presented in the following tables. The tables present the change in our net portfolio value at December 31, 2005 and 2004 that would occur upon an immediate and sustained change in market interest rates of 100 to 300 basis points as required by the Office of Thrift Supervision, and do not give any

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effect to actions that management might take to counteract that change. The changes in net portfolio value under all rate changes shown were within guidelines approved by the board of directors.

December 31, 2005

Net Portfolio Value
Changes
In Rates
NPV as % of PV of Assets
$ Amount $ Change % Change NPV Ratio Change

+300 bp 56,117 -37,321 -40% 6.08% -346 bp
+200 bp 69,434 -24,005 -26% 7.37% -217 bp
+100 bp 82,300 -11,138 -12% 8.57% -98 bp
      0 bp 93,438 9.55%
-100 bp 99,369 5,930 6% 10.02% 47 bp
-200 bp 98,783 5,344 6% 9.88% 34 bp
-300 bp n/m(1) n/m(1) n/m(1) n/m(1) n/m(1)
 
December 31, 2004

Net Portfolio Value
Changes
In Rates
NPV as % of PV of Assets
$ Amount $ Change % Change NPV Ratio Change

+300 bp 82,231 -28,738 -26% 10.02% -279 bp
+200 bp 93,456 -17,513 -16% 11.16% -165 bp
+100 bp 103,634 -7,335 -7% 12.15% -66 bp
      0 bp 110,969 12.81%
-100 bp 113,088 2,119 2% 12.93% -12 bp
-200 bp n/m(1) n/m(1) n/m(1) n/m(1) n/m(1)
-300 bp n/m(1) n/m(1) n/m(1) n/m(1) n/m(1)

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(1)  Not meaningful because some market rates would compute to a zero rate or less.

             The Office of Thrift Supervision uses certain assumptions in assessing the interest rate risk of savings banks. These assumptions relate to interest rates, loan prepayment rates, deposit decay rates, and the market value of certain assets under differing interest rate scenarios, among others.

             As with any method of measuring interest rate risk, certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the foregoing tables. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable rate mortgage loans, have features which restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, if interest rates change, expected rates of prepayments on loans and early withdrawals from certificates could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the tables.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Accountants' Report and Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003









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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Stockholders
MutualFirst Financial, Inc.
Muncie, Indiana

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of MutualFirst Financial, Inc. as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005. 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 consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of MutualFirst Financial, Inc. as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of MutualFirst Financial, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005 based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated February 3, 2006 expressed unqualified opinions on management's assessment and on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Indianapolis, Indiana
February 3, 2006

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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2005 and 2004

2005
2004
Assets
    Cash and due from banks $ 20,481,168  $ 19,275,332 
    Interest-bearing demand deposits 1,883,415
 
468,044
 
                  Cash and cash equivalents 22,364,583  19,743,376 
    Interest-bearing deposits 293,000  -- 
    Investment securities available for sale 39,787,608  39,408,978 
    Loans held for sale 2,022,390  2,913,150 
    Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $8,100,000 and $6,867,000 822,547,365  713,021,688 
    Premises and equipment 14,169,464  12,191,117 
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock 10,124,700  7,957,700 
    Investment in limited partnerships 4,605,898  5,025,378 
    Deferred income tax benefit 3,817,287  4,003,199 
    Cash value of life insurance 28,045,357  27,090,357 
    Goodwill 12,926,858  808,106 
    Other assets 11,124,788 
7,224,208 
                  Total assets $ 971,829,298 
$ 839,387,257 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
    Liabilities
        Deposits
            Noninterest-bearing $ 43,466,048  $ 39,999,427 
            Interest-bearing 641,087,825 
560,407,685 
                Total deposits 684,553,873  600,407,112 
        Federal Home Loan Bank advances 186,007,669  139,426,777 
        Notes payable 1,783,851  2,145,432 
        Other liabilities 10,690,285 
9,547,793 
                Total liabilities 883,035,678 
751,527,114 
    Commitments and Contingencies
    Stockholders' Equity
        Preferred stock, $.01 par value
            Authorized and unissued - 5,000,000 shares
        Common stock, $.01 par value
            Authorized - 20,000,000 shares
            Issued and outstanding - 4,552,218 and 4,708,318 shares
45,522  47,084 
        Additional paid-in capital 33,889,584  34,385,254 
        Retained earnings 57,968,477  56,826,053 
        Accumulated other comprehensive loss (374,701) (88,646)
        Unearned benefit plan shares (2,735,262) (3,309,602)
                Total stockholders' equity 88,793,620 
87,860,143 
                Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 971,829,298 
$ 839,387,257 



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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2005
2004
2003
Interest and Dividend Income
    Loans receivable $ 46,424,599  $ 42,839,649  $ 44,880,960 
    Investment securities 1,625,288  1,196,295  1,130,134 
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock 393,628  334,544  360,153 
    Deposits with financial institutions 34,477 
29,460 
70,820 
            Total interest and dividend income 48,477,992 
44,399,948 
46,442,067 
Interest Expense
    Deposits 15,285,549  12,317,820  13,671,004 
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances 5,822,073  5,080,991  5,365,496 
    Other interest expense 62,424 
76,849 
62,424 
            Total interest expense 21,170,046 
17,475,660 
19,098,924 
Net Interest Income 27,307,946  26,924,288  27,343,143 
    Provision for loan losses 1,775,000 
1,556,500 
1,450,000 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses 25,532,946 
25,367,788 
25,893,143 
Other Income
    Service fee income 4,025,671  3,193,229  2,926,705 
    Net realized gains (losses) on sales of available-for-sale
        securities
(762) (2,817) 6,979 
    Commissions 981,817  853,842  745,427 
    Equity in income (loss) of limited partnerships 135,216  52,322  (323,450)
    Net gains on sales of loans 228,174  729,897  1,356,593 
    Net servicing fees (expense) 192,171  122,596  (382,620)
    Increase in cash value of life insurance 955,000  950,000  1,343,542 
    Other income 215,025 
324,340 
301,843 
            Total other income 6,732,312 
6,223,409 
5,975,019 
Other Expenses
    Salaries and employee benefits 13,792,355  16,167,177  13,097,034 
    Net occupancy expenses 1,415,377  1,149,931  1,170,121 
    Equipment expenses 1,228,134  1,124,185  1,024,196 
    Data processing fees 821,863  630,312  606,531 
    Advertising and promotion 801,377  721,957  639,859 
    Automated teller machine expense 654,467  587,076  492,176 
    Professional fees 1,018,485  750,144  605,095 
    Other expenses 3,680,043 
3,184,942 
2,831,223 
            Total other expenses 23,412,101 
24,315,724 
20,466,235 
Income Before Income Tax 8,853,157  7,275,473  11,401,927 
    Income tax expense 2,400,975 
1,753,450 
3,340,415 
Net Income $ 6,452,182 
$ 5,522,023 
$ 8,061,512 
Earnings Per Share
    Basic $      1.49  $      1.19  $      1.64 
    Diluted 1.45  1.16  1.59 



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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

Common
Stock

Paid-In
Capital

Retained
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
(Loss)

Unearned
Benefit
Plan
Shares

Total
Balances, January 1, 2003 $ 55,231 $ 38,782,755 $ 61,779,695 $ 464,452 $ (4,365,007) $ 96,717,126
    Comprehensive income
        Net income 8,061,512  8,061,512 
        Other comprehensive income, net of
             tax - unrealized losses on securities

(230,714)

(230,714)
    Comprehensive income 7,830,798 
    Cash dividends ($.42 per share) (2,021,410) (2,021,410)
    Exercise of stock options 719 973,638  974,357 
    Stock repurchased (3,264) (2,768,683) (4,410,423) (7,182,370)
    RRP shares granted 246  630,579  (630,825)
    RRP shares earned 450,000  450,000 
    ESOP shares earned
 
  
433,791 
  
  
317,840 
751,631 
Balances, December 31, 2003 52,932  38,052,080  63,409,374  233,738  (4,227,992) 97,520,132 
    Comprehensive income
        Net income 5,522,023  5,522,023 
        Other comprehensive income, net of
             tax - unrealized losses on securities

(322,384)

(322,384)
    Comprehensive income 5,199,639 
    Cash dividends ($.47 per share) (2,149,714) (2,149,714)
    Exercise of stock options 382  553,156  553,538 
    Stock repurchased (6,230) (4,744,626) (9,955,630) (14,706,486)
    RRP shares earned 600,550  600,550 
    Tax benefit on RRP shares 90,436  90,436 
    ESOP shares earned 434,208
  
  
317,840
752,048
Balances, December 31, 2004 47,084  34,385,254  56,826,053  (88,646) (3,309,602) 87,860,143 
    Comprehensive income
        Net income 6,452,182  6,452,182 
        Other comprehensive income, net of
             tax - unrealized losses on securities
(286,055) (286,055)
    Comprehensive income 6,166,127 
    Cash dividends ($.53 per share) (2,308,856) (2,308,856)
    Exercise of stock options 534  758,557  759,091 
    Stock repurchased (2,096) (1,815,843) (3,000,902) (4,818,841)
    RRP shares earned 256,500  256,500 
    Tax benefit on RRP shares 155,000  155,000 
    ESOP shares earned   
406,616
  
  
317,840
724,456
Balances, December 31, 2005 $ 45,522 
$ 33,889,584 
$ 57,968,477 
$ (374,701)
$ (2,735,262)
$ 88,793,620 


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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

2005
2004
2003
Operating Activities
    Net income $ 6,452,182  $ 5,522,023  $ 8,061,512 
    Items not requiring (providing) cash
        Provision for loan losses 1,775,000  1,556,500  1,450,000 
        ESOP shares earned 724,456  752,048  751,631 
        RRP shares earned 256,500  600,550  450,000 
        Depreciation and amortization 2,643,167  2,786,288  2,476,012 
        Deferred income tax 376,614  117,298  417,241 
        Loans originated for sale (12,445,397) (25,613,232) (45,647,544)
        Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale 13,564,331  40,820,936  52,364,678 
        Gains on sales of loans held for sale (228,174) (729,897) (1,356,593)
    Change in
        Interest receivable (443,527) 155,291  7,153 
        Other assets (941,473) (193,052) 243,754 
        Interest payable 396,568  173,530  164,490 
        Other liabilities 240,216  (561,368) (902,369)
        Cash value of life insurance (955,000) (950,000) (701,049)
    Other adjustments 811,088 
650,509 
1,265,262 
            Net cash provided by operating activities 12,226,551 
25,087,424 
19,044,178 
Investing Activities
    Purchases of securities available for sale (10,263,230) (20,897,969) (15,603,309)
    Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of securities available for sale 7,264,794  10,676,145  11,451,638 
    Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale 13,399,931  3,472,490  12,172,309 
    Net change in loans (35,099,134) (28,416,263) (67,000,877)
    Purchases of premises and equipment (2,431,451) (3,182,626) (1,894,557)
    Proceeds from real estate owned sales 538,342  967,264  1,733,353 
    Cash paid in acquisition, net (9,349,563) --  -- 
    Other investing activities (385,996)
(252,429)
(21,979)
            Net cash used in investing activities (36,326,307)
(37,633,388)
(59,163,422)
Financing Activities
    Net change in
        Noninterest-bearing, interest-bearing demand and savings deposits (21,457,623) 18,489,158  7,062,223 
        Certificates of deposits 29,713,925  2,555,564  21,936,224 
    Repayment of note payable (424,005) (427,560) (435,487)
    Proceeds from FHLB advances 425,300,000  253,700,000  105,000,000 
    Repayment of FHLB advances (400,301,792) (248,922,980) (85,880,184)
    Net change in advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance 259,064  130,034  113,720 
    Stock repurchased (4,818,841) (14,706,486) (7,182,370)
    Proceeds from stock options exercised 759,091  553,538  974,357 
    Cash dividends (2,308,856)
(2,149,714)
(2,021,410)
            Net cash provided by financing activities 26,720,963 
9,221,554 
39,567,073 
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents 2,621,207  (3,324,410) (552,171)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year 19,743,376 
23,067,786 
23,619,957 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year $ 22,364,583 
$ 19,743,376 
$ 23,067,786 
Additional Cash Flows Information
    Interest paid $ 20,571,776  $ 17,302,130  $ 19,263,414 
    Income tax paid 2,502,366  1,672,000  3,191,271 
    Transfers from loans to foreclosed real estate 2,048,232  895,599  1,220,234 
    Loans transferred to held for sale --  15,293,086  -- 
    Mortgage servicing rights capitalized 134,710  408,208  514,893 


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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Note 1:   Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting and reporting policies of MutualFirst Financial, Inc. (Company) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Mutual Federal Savings Bank (Bank) and the Bank's wholly owned subsidiary, First MFSB Corporation, conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and reporting practices followed by the banking industry. The more significant of the policies are described below.

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. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Company is a thrift holding company whose principal activity is the ownership of the Bank. The Bank operates under a federal thrift charter and provides full banking services. As a federally chartered thrift, the Bank is subject to regulation by the Office of Thrift Supervision, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The Bank generates mortgage, consumer and commercial loans and receives deposits from customers located primarily in north central Indiana. The Bank's loans are generally secured by specific items of collateral including real property, consumer assets and business assets. First MFSB Corporation sells various insurance products.

Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, the Bank, and the Bank's subsidiary, after elimination of all material intercompany transactions.

Cash Equivalents - The Company considers all liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Investment Securities - Securities available for sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported separately in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax.

Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recorded using the interest method as interest income from securities. Realized gains and losses are recorded as net security gains (losses). Gains and losses on sales of securities are determined on the specific-identification method.

Declines in the fair value of securities below their cost that are other-than-temporary are reflected as realized losses. In estimating other-than-temporary losses, management considers the length of time and extent that fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, and the Company's ability and intent to hold the security for a period sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or market. Market is determined using the aggregate method. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income based on the difference between estimated sales proceeds and aggregate cost.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Loans are carried at the principal amount outstanding. A loan is impaired when, based on current information or events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due (principal and interest) according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Payments with insignificant delays not exceeding 90 days are not considered impaired. Certain significant nonaccrual and substantially delinquent loans may be considered to be impaired. The Company considers its investment in one-to-four family residential loans and consumer loans to be homogeneous and therefore excluded from separate identification for evaluation of impairment. Interest income is accrued on the principal balances of loans. The accrual of interest on impaired and nonaccrual loans is discontinued when, in management's opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they become due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed when considered uncollectible. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received. Certain loan fees and direct costs are being deferred and amortized as an adjustment of yield on the loans over the contractual maturity of the loans.

Allowance for loan losses is maintained to absorb loan losses based on management's continuing review and evaluation of the loan portfolio and its judgment as to the impact of economic conditions on the portfolio. The evaluation by management includes consideration of past loss experience, changes in the composition of the portfolio, the current condition and amount of loans outstanding, and the probability of collecting all amounts due. Impaired loans are measured by the present value of expected future cash flows, or the fair value of the collateral of the loan, if collateral dependent. The allowance is increased by the provision for loan losses, which is charged against current period operating results. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the economic environment and market conditions. Management believes that as of December 31, 2005, the allowance for loan losses is adequate based on information currently available. A worsening or protracted economic decline in the areas within which the Bank operates would increase the likelihood of additional losses due to credit and market risks and could create the need for additional loss reserves.

Premises and equipment are carried at cost net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based principally on the estimated useful lives of the assets which range from 3 to 50 years. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred while major additions and improvements are capitalized. Gains and losses on dispositions are included in current operations.

Federal Home Loan Bank stock is a required investment for institutions that are members of the Federal Home Loan Bank system. The required investment in the common stock is based on a predetermined formula and is carried at cost.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Mortgage servicing rights on originated loans that have been sold are capitalized by allocating the total cost of the mortgage loans between the mortgage servicing rights and the loans based on their relative fair values. Capitalized servicing rights are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated servicing revenues. Impairment of mortgage servicing rights is based on the fair value of those rights. Fair values are estimated using discounted cash flows based on a current market interest rate. For purposes of measuring impairment, the rights are stratified based on the predominant risk characteristics of the underlying loans. The predominant characteristic currently used for stratification is type of loan. The amount of impairment recognized is the amount by which the capitalized mortgage servicing rights for a stratum exceed their fair values.

Investment in limited partnerships is recorded primarily on the equity method of accounting. Losses due to impairment are recorded when it is determined that the investment no longer has the ability to recover its carrying amount. The benefits of low income housing tax credits associated with the investment are accrued when earned.

Goodwill is tested annually for impairment. If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying amount, a goodwill impairment is indicated and goodwill is written down to its implied fair value. Subsequent increases in goodwill value are not recognized in the financial statements.

Income tax in the consolidated statements of income includes deferred income tax provisions or benefits for all significant temporary differences in recognizing income and expenses for financial reporting and income tax purposes. The Company files consolidated income tax returns with the Bank.

Earnings per share is computed based upon the weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding during each year. Unearned ESOP shares and RRP shares which have not vested have been excluded from the computation of average shares outstanding.

Reclassifications of certain amounts in the 2004 and 2003 consolidated financial statements have been made to conform to the 2005 presentation.

Stock Options are accounted for under the recognition and measurement principals of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under the plan had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the grant date.

During the period ended December 31, 2005, the Company accelerated the vesting of options previously granted, and the vesting period for the 2005 grants was established so that those grants would be fully vested by year-end. The term of the acceleration is such that no expense will be recognized by the Company on those grants, although it will continue to report the impact of the acceleration in its proforma disclosures of the earnings per share.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123).

2005
2004
2003
Net income, as reported $ 6,452  $ 5,522  $ 8,062 
Less: Stock-based employee compensation cost
    determined under the fair value method, net of
    income taxes


(164)


(138)


(226)
Pro forma net income
$ 6,288 
$ 5,348 
$ 7,836 
Earnings per share
    Basic - as reported $ 1.49  $ 1.19  $ 1.64 
    Basic - pro forma 1.45  1.16  1.59 
    Diluted - as reported 1.45  1.16  1.59 
    Diluted - pro forma 1.42  1.13  1.54 


In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS 123R, which eliminates the ability to account for share-based compensation transactions using Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 and generally requires that such transactions be accounted for using a fair value-based method. SFAS 123R will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2006. SFAS 123R applies to all awards granted after the required effective date and to awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled after that date.

Beginning in 2006, the Company will apply SFAS 123R using the modified version of prospective application. Under the prospective transition method, compensation cost is recognized on or after the required effective date for the portion of outstanding awards for which the requisite service has not yet been rendered, based on the grant-date fair value of those awards calculated under SFAS 123R for either recognition or proforma disclosures. The effect on the Company's results of operations will depend on the level of future option grants and the calculation of the fair value of the options granted at such future date, as well as the vesting periods provided, and so cannot currently be predicted for future awards.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Note 2: Business Acquisition

On September 16, 2005, the Bank acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed essentially all of the liabilities of Fidelity Federal Savings Bank (Fidelity), an affiliate of First Financial Bancorp of Hamilton, Ohio (First Financial). First Financial did not account for Fidelity as a separate operating segment and, therefore, complete financial statements are not available for purposes of presenting proforma disclosures. The results of Fidelity's operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date. Fidelity is a thrift located in Marion, Indiana. As a result of the acquisition, the Bank will have an opportunity to increase its deposit base and reduce transaction costs. The Bank also expects to reduce costs through economies of scale.

The aggregate cash purchase price was $20,274,000. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition.

Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,924
Investments 12,887
Loans 79,805
Premises and equipment 641
Core deposit intangible 1,011
Goodwill 12,119
Other assets 682
Total assets acquired 118,069
Deposits 75,890
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 21,658
Other liabilities 247
Total liabilities assumed 97,795
Net assets acquired $ 20,274


The only significant intangible asset acquired was the core deposit base, which has a useful life of approximately ten years and will be amortized using an accelerated method. The $12,119,000 of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes ratably over fifteen years.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Note 3: Restriction on Cash

The Bank is required to maintain reserve funds in cash and/or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank. The reserve required at December 31, 2005 was $1,843,000.

Note 4: Investment Securities Available for Sale

2005
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Mortgage-backed securities $ 1,802  $ 48  $ (20) $ 1,830 
Collateralized mortgage obligations 8,195  --  (144) 8,051 
Government sponsored entities 2,002  --  (41) 1,961 
Small Business Administration 135  10  --  145 
Corporate obligations 13,059  34  (139) 12,954 
Marketable equity securities 15,218
--
(371)
14,847
Total investment securities $ 40,411 
$ 92 
$ (715)
$ 39,788 


2004
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Mortgage-backed securities $ 2,661  $ 80  $ (16) $ 2,725 
Collateralized mortgage obligations 8,614  16  (31) 8,599 
Government sponsored entities 2,002  --  (23) 1,979 
Small Business Administration 178  --  (2) 176 
Corporate obligations 11,103  57  (34) 11,126 
Marketable equity securities 14,999
--
(195)
14,804
Total investment securities $ 39,557 
$ 153 
$ (301)
$ 39,409 


Marketable equity securities consist of shares in mutual funds which invest in government obligations and mortgage-backed securities.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Certain investments in debt and marketable equity securities are reported in the financial statements at an amount less than their historical cost. Total fair value of these investments at December 31, 2005 and 2004 was $35,213,000 and $28,166,000, which is approximately 89 and 71 percent of the Company's available-for-sale investment portfolio at those dates. These declines primarily resulted from increases in market interest rates.

Based on evaluation of available evidence, including recent changes in market interest rates, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary.

Should the impairment of any of these securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified.

The following tables show our investments' gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2005 and 2004:

2005
Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
Description of
Securities
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses

Mortgage-backed securities $ 382  $ (9) $ 315  $ (11) $ 697  $ (20)
Collateralized mortgage obligations 2,365  (25) 5,609  (119) 7,974  (144)
Government sponsored entities --  --  1,961  (41) 1,961  (41)
Corporate obligations 6,023  (34) 4,408  (105) 10,431  (139)
Marketable equity securities --
--
14,150
(371)
14,150
(371)
Total temporarily impaired securities $ 8,770 
$ (68)
$ 26,443 
$ (647)
$ 35,213 
$ (715)
2004
Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
Description of
Securities
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Mortgage-backed securities $ 127  $ (3) $ 341  $ (13) $ 468  $ (16)
Collateralized mortgage obligations 3,998  (31) --  --  3,998  (31)
Government sponsored entities 1,979  (23) --  --  1,979  (23)
Small Business Administration 176  (2) --  --  176  (2)
Corporate obligations 7,648  (34) --  --  7,648  (34)
Marketable equity securities 6,926 
(76)
6,971 
(119)
13,897 
(195)
Total temporarily impaired securities $ 20,854 
$ (169)
$ 7,312 
$ (132)
$ 28,166 
$ (301)


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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale at December 31, 2005, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

2005
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Within one year $ 1,000 $ 986
One to five years 9,052 8,917
After ten years 5,009
5,012
15,061 14,915
Mortgage-backed securities 1,802 1,830
Collateralized mortgage obligations 8,195 8,051
Small Business Administration 135 145
Marketable equity securities 15,218
14,847
Totals $ 40,411
$ 39,788
The carrying value of securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits and for other purposes, was $14,636,000 and $14,389,000 at December 31, 2005 and 2004.

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale during 2005, 2004 and 2003 were $13,400,000, $3,472,000 and $12,172,000. Gross gains of $30,000 in 2003, and gross losses of $1,000, $3,000 and $23,000 in 2005, 2004 and 2003 were recognized on those sales.

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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Note 5: Loans and Allowance

2005
2004
Real estate loans
    One-to-four family $ 449,891 $ 382,764
    Multi-family 5,505 4,657
    Commercial 77,270 68,067
    Construction and development 22,938
20,745
555,604
476,233
Consumer loans
    Auto 39,802 39,475
    Home equity 31,962 29,464
    Home improvement 31,933 23,289
    Mobile home 2,106 2,879
    Recreational vehicles 64,222 58,643
    Boats 40,631 38,382
    Other 4,305
3,327
214,961
195,459
Commercial business loans 64,353
53,620
    Total loans 834,918 725,312
Undisbursed loans in process (7,724) (9,237)
Unamortized deferred loan costs, net 3,453 3,814
Allowance for loan losses (8,100)
(6,867)
    Net loans $ 822,547
$ 713,022


2005
2004
2003
Allowance for loan losses
    Balances, January 1 $ 6,867 $ 6,779 $ 6,286
    Provision for losses 1,775 1,557 1,450
    Allowance acquired in acquisition 1,646 -- --
    Recoveries on loans 351 523 404
    Loans charged off (2,539)
(1,992)
(1,361)
    Balances, December 31 $ 8,100
$ 6,867
$ 6,779


At December 31, 2005 and 2004, accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more totaled $1,960,000 and $119,000. Non-accruing loans at December 31, 2005 and 2004 were $5,422,000 and $3,985,000.

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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Impaired loans totaled $6,882,000 and $4,064,000 at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. An allowance for loan losses of $1,002,000 and $828,000 relates to impaired loans of $4,921,000 and $4,064,000 at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. At December 31, 2005, impaired loans of $1,961,000 had no related allowance for loan losses.

Interest of $165,000, $131,000 and $62,000 was recognized on average impaired loans of $6,944,000, $4,205,000 and $2,942,000 for 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Interest of $2,000, $47,000 and $22,000 was recognized on impaired loans on a cash basis during 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Note 6: Premises and Equipment

2005
2004
Cost
    Land $ 4,535  $ 3,334 
    Buildings and land improvements 12,395  11,119 
    Equipment 11,124 
9,763 
        Total cost 28,054  24,216 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (13,885)
(12,025)
        Net $ 14,169 
$ 12,191 

Note 7: Investment In Limited Partnerships

2005
2004
Pedcor Investments 1988-V (98.97 percent ownership) $ -- $ 323
Pedcor Investments 1990-XI (19.79 percent ownership) 17 28
Pedcor Investments 1990-XIII (99.00 percent ownership) 762 765
Pedcor Investments 1997-XXVIII (99.00 percent ownership) 2,578 2,758
Pedcor Investments 1997-XXIX (99.00 percent ownership) 849 696
Pedcor Investments 2001-LI (9.94 percent ownership) 400
455
$ 4,606
$ 5,025


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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

The limited partnerships build, own and operate apartment complexes. The Company records its equity in the net income or loss of the limited partnerships based on the Company's interest in the partnerships. The Company recorded income (loss) from these limited partnerships of $135,000, $52,000, and $(323,000) for 2005, 2004 and 2003. In addition, the Company has recorded the benefit of low income housing credits of $811,000, $800,000 and $753,000 for 2005, 2004 and 2003. Combined financial statements for the limited partnerships recorded under the equity method of accounting are as follows:

2005
2004
Combined condensed balance sheets
    Assets
        Cash $ 96  $ 150 
        Land and property 28,282  35,129 
        Other assets 628 
1,174 
            Total assets $ 29,006 
$ 36,453 
    Liabilities
        Notes payable $ 25,577  $ 33,875 
        Other liabilities 960 
1,347 
            Total liabilities 26,537 
35,222 
    Partners' equity (deficit)
        General partners (1,437) (2,931)
        Limited partners 3,906 
4,162 
            Total partners' equity 2,469 
1,231 
            Total liabilities and partners' equity $ 29,006 
$ 36,453 


2005
2004
2003
Combined condensed statements of operations
    Total revenue $ 3,114  $ 4,349  $ 3,695 
    Total expenses (3,832)
(5,014)
(4,129)
        Net loss $ (718)
$ (665)
$ (434)


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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Note 8: Deposits

2005
2004
Noninterest-bearing demand $ 43,466 $ 39,999
Interest-bearing demand 68,710 58,440
Savings 60,867 61,629
Money market savings 43,762 54,704
Certificates and other time deposits of $100,000 or more 164,579 121,871
Other certificates 303,170
263,764
    Total deposits $ 684,554
$ 600,407

Certificates including other time deposits of $100,000 or more maturing in years ending December 31:

2006 $ 283,573
2007 100,115
2008 35,196
2009 10,866
2010 37,999
$ 467,749

Note 9: Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

Maturities Years Ending December 31

2006 $ 107,983
2007 25,950
2008 15,321
2009 6,840
2010 22,886
Thereafter 7,028
$ 186,008

At December 31, 2005, the Company has pledged $429,091,000 in qualifying first mortgage loans and investment securities as collateral for advances and outstanding letters of credit. Advances, at interest rates from 2.04 to 7.33 percent at December 31, 2005, are subject to restrictions or penalties in the event of prepayment.

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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Note 10: Line of Credit

The Company has a $7,500,000 revolving line of credit expiring in November 2006. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, there were no amounts borrowed against this line. The line is collateralized by the Bank's stock. Interest varies with the lender's prime rate, which was 7.25 percent and 5.25 percent on December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and is payable quarterly.

Note 11: Notes Payable

The Bank has a noninterest-bearing, unsecured term note payable to Pedcor Investments 1997-XXVIII, L.P. of $1,400,000 and $1,461,000 at December 31, 2005 and 2004 payable in semiannual installments through January 1, 2010. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Bank was obligated under an irrevocable direct pay letter of credit for the benefit of a third party in the amount of $1,254,000 relating to this note and the financing for an apartment project by Pedcor Investments 1997-XXVIII L.P.

The Bank also has a noninterest-bearing, unsecured term note payable to Pedcor Investments 1997-XXIX, L.P. The note, which is payable in annual installments through August 15, 2008, had a balance of $384,000 and $684,000 at December 31, 2005 and 2004.



Maturities Years Ending December 31

2006 $ 357
2007 371
2008 409
2009 421
2010 226
$ 1,784



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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Note 12: Loan Servicing

Loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The unpaid principal balances of these loans consist of the following:

2005
2004
2003
Loans serviced for
    Freddie Mac $ 103,279 $ 104,733 $ 90,616
    Fannie Mae 4,155 5,530 7,712
    Federal Home Loan Bank 24,379 23,852 17,307
    Other investors 9,096
7,611
12,327
$ 140,909
$ 141,726
$ 127,962

The aggregate fair value of capitalized mortgage servicing rights is based on comparable market values and expected cash flows, with impairment assessed based on portfolio characteristics including product type and interest rates.

2005
2004
2003
Mortgage Servicing Rights
    Balances, January 1 $ 1,375  $ 1,333  $ 1,193 
    Servicing rights capitalized 135  408  515 
    Servicing rights acquired 52  --  -- 
    Amortization of servicing rights (387)
(366)
(375)
1,175  1,375  1,333 
    Valuation allowance -- 
(180)
(320)
    Balances, December 31 $ 1,175 
$ 1,195 
$ 1,013 

Activity in the valuation allowance for mortgage servicing right was as follows:

2005
2004
2003
Balance, beginning of year $ 180  $ 320  $ -- 
    Additions 43  --  320 
    Reductions (223)
(140)
-- 
    Balances, end of year $ 0 
$ 180 
$ 320 


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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Note 13: Income Tax

2005
2004
2003
Income tax expense
   Currently payable
      Federal $ 1,527 $ 1,148 $ 2,090
      State 497 488 833
   Deferred
      Federal 231 87 439
      State 146
30
(22)
         Total income tax expense $ 2,401 $ 1,753 $ 3,340
Reconciliation of federal statutory to actual tax expense
   Federal statutory income tax at 34% $ 3,010 $ 2,474 $ 3,877
   Effect of state income taxes 424 342 535
   Low income housing credits (811) (800) (753)
   Tax-exempt income (384) (363) (492)
   Other 162
100
173
         Actual tax expense $ 2,401
$ 1,753
$ 3,340
Effective tax rate 27.1%
24.1%
29.3%


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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

The components of the deferred asset included on the balance sheets are as follows:

2005
2004
Assets
   Unrealized loss on securities available for sale $ 250 $ 59
   Allowance for loan losses 2,729 2,858
   Deferred compensation 2,626 2,389
   Business tax and AMT credit carryovers 1,039 885
   Other 313
598
         Total assets 6,957
6,789
Liabilities
   Depreciation and amortization (234) --
   FHLB stock (534) (463)
   State income tax (180) (219)
   Loan fees (306) (378)
   Investments in limited partnerships (1,397) (1,229)
   Mortgage servicing rights (489)
(497)
         Total liabilities (3,140)
(2,786)
$ 3,817
$ 4,003

The Company has unused business income tax credits of $866,000 that begin to expire in 2017. In addition, the Company has an AMT credit carryover of $173,000 with an unlimited carryover period.

Retained earnings include approximately $14,743,000 for which no deferred income tax liability has been recognized. This amount represents an allocation of income to bad debt deductions as of December 31, 1987 for tax purposes only. Reduction of amounts so allocated for purposes other than tax bad debt losses or adjustments arising from carryback of net operating losses would create income for tax purposes only, which income would be subject to the then-current corporate income tax rate. The unrecorded deferred income tax liability on the above amounts was approximately $5,013,000.

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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Note 14: Other Comprehensive Income

2005
Before-Tax
Amount

Tax
Benefit

Net-of-Tax
Amount

Unrealized losses on securities
   Unrealized holding losses arising during the year $ (475) $ 188 $ (287)
   Less: reclassification adjustment for losses realized in net income (1)
--
(1)
   Net unrealized losses $ (474)
$ 188
$ (286)



2004
Before-Tax
Amount

Tax
Benefit

Net-of-Tax
Amount

Unrealized losses on securities
   Unrealized holding losses arising during the year $ (537) $ 213 $ (324)
   Less: reclassification adjustment for losses realized in net income (3)
1
(2)
   Net unrealized losses $ (534)
$ 212
$ (322)



2003
Before-Tax
Amount

Tax
Benefit
(Expense)

Net-of-Tax
Amount

Unrealized losses on securities
   Unrealized holding losses arising during the year $ (343) $ 117 $ (226)
   Less: reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income 7
(2)
5
   Net unrealized losses $ (350)
$ 119
$ (231)

Note 15: Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

In the normal course of business there are outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities, such as commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit, which are not included in the accompanying financial statements. The Company's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual or notional amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making such commitments as it does for instruments that are included in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Financial instruments whose contract amount represents credit risk as of December 31 were as follows:

2005
2004
2003
Loan commitments $ 73,609 $ 78,641 $ 72,419
Standby letters of credit 7,157 7,211 7,165

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 payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer's credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation. Collateral held varies, but may include residential real estate, income-producing commercial properties, or other assets of the borrower.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.

The Company and Bank are also subject to claims and lawsuits which arise primarily in the ordinary course of business. It is the opinion of management that the disposition or ultimate resolution of such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of the Company.

The Company has entered into employment agreements with certain officers that provide for the continuation of salary and certain benefits for a specified period of time under certain conditions. Under the terms of the agreement, these payments could occur in the event of a change in control of the Company, as defined, along with other specific conditions.

Note 16: Stockholders' Equity

The Company is not subject to any regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends to its stockholders.

Without prior approval, current regulations allow the Bank to pay dividends to the Company not exceeding retained net income for the previous two calendar years. At December 31, 2005, the Bank had no regulatory approval to pay dividends to the Company.

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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Note 17: Regulatory Capital

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies and is assigned to a capital category. The assigned capital category is largely determined by three ratios that are calculated according to the regulations: total risk adjusted capital, Tier 1 risk-based capital, and core leverage ratios. The ratios are intended to measure capital relative to assets and credit risk associated with those assets and off-balance sheet exposures of the entity. The capital category assigned to an entity can also be affected by qualitative judgments made by regulatory agencies about the risk inherent in the entity's activities that are not part of the calculated ratios.

There are five capital categories defined in the regulations, ranging from well capitalized to critically undercapitalized. Classification of a bank in any of the undercapitalized categories can result in actions by regulators that could have a material effect on a bank's operations. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Bank was categorized as well capitalized and met all subject capital adequacy requirements. There are no conditions or events since December 31, 2005 that management believes have changed the Bank's classification.

The Bank's actual and required capital amounts and ratios are as follows:


Actual
Required for Adequate
Capital
To Be Well
Capitalized
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
As of December 31, 2005
   Total risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets) $ 72,813 10.3% $ 56,348 8.0% $ 70,435 10.0%
   Tier 1 risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets) 65,074 9.2% 28,174 4.0% 42,261 6.0%
   Core capital (to adjusted total assets) 65,074 6.8% 28,677 3.0% 47,778 5.0%
   Core capital (to adjusted tangible assets) 65,074 6.8% 19,111 2.0% N/A N/A
   Tangible capital (to adjusted total assets)
 
 
65,074 6.8% 14,333 1.5% N/A N/A
As of December 31, 2004
   Total risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets) $ 90,595 15.0% $ 48,436 8.0% $ 60,545 10.0%
   Tier 1 risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets) 84,153 13.9% 24,218 4.0% 36,327 6.0%
   Core capital (to adjusted total assets) 84,153 10.0% 25,121 3.0% 41,868 5.0%
   Core capital (to adjusted tangible assets) 84,153 10.0% 16,747 2.0% N/A N/A
   Tangible capital (to adjusted total assets) 84,153 10.0% 12,560 1.5% N/A N/A
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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Note 18: Employee Benefits

The Company has a retirement savings 401(k) plan in which substantially all employees may participate. The contributions are discretionary and determined annually. The Company matches employees' contributions at the rate of 50 percent for the first $600 of participant contributions to the 401(k) and made a contribution to the plan of 3 percent of qualified compensation. The Company's expense for the plan was $310,000, $370,000 and $225,000 for 2005, 2004 and 2003.

The Company has a supplemental retirement plan and deferred compensation arrangements for the benefit of certain officers. The Company also has deferred compensation arrangements with certain directors whereby, in lieu of currently receiving fees, the directors or their beneficiaries will be paid benefits for an established period following the director's retirement or death. These arrangements are informally funded by life insurance contracts which have been purchased by the Company. The Company records a liability for these vested benefits based on the present value of future payments. The Company's expense for the plan was $618,000, $753,000 and $776,000 for 2005, 2004 and 2003.

The Company has an ESOP covering substantially all of its employees. At December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, the Company had 254,275, 286,059 and 317,843 unearned ESOP shares with a fair value of $5,594,000, $6,963,000 and $7,981,000. Shares are released to participants proportionately as ESOP debt is repaid. Dividends on allocated shares are recorded as dividends and charged to retained earnings. Dividends on unallocated shares are used to repay the loan. Compensation expense is recorded equal to the fair market value of the stock committed-to-be-released when contributions, which are determined annually by the Board of Directors of the Company and Bank, are made to the ESOP. Expense under the ESOP for 2005, 2004 and 2003 was $724,000, $752,000 and $752,000. The following table provides information on ESOP shares at December 31.

2005
2004
2003
Allocated shares 159,761 130,117 111,126
Suspense shares 254,275 286,059 317,843
Committed-to-be released shares 31,783 31,783 31,783


The Company has a Recognition and Retention Plan (RRP) for the award of up to 232,784 shares of the common stock of the Company to directors and executive officers. Common stock awarded under the RRP vests ratably over a three or five-year period commencing with the date of the grants. Expense recognized on the vested shares totaled approximately $257,000, $601,000 and $450,000 in 2005, 2004 and 2003. The unearned portion of these stock awards is presented as a reduction of stockholders' equity.



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Note 19: Stock Option Plan

Under the Company's stock option plan, which has been accounted for in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations, the Company grants selected executives and other key employees and directors incentive and non-qualified stock option awards which vest and become fully exercisable at the discretion of the stock option committee as the options are granted. The Company is authorized to grant options for up to 581,961 shares of the Company's common stock. Under certain provisions of the plan, the number of shares available for grant may be increased without shareholder approval by the amount of shares surrendered as payment of the exercise price of the stock option and by the number of shares of common stock of the Company that could be repurchased by the Company using proceeds from the exercise of stock options. The exercise price of the options, which have a 10 to 15 year life, may not be less than the market price of the Company's stock on the date of grant; therefore, no compensation expense has been recognized when the options were granted.

The following is a summary of the status of the Company's stock option plan and changes in that plan for 2005, 2004 and 2003.

2005 2004 2003
Options
Shares
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price

Shares
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price

Shares
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price

Outstanding, beginning of year 487,814 $ 16.15 528,389 $ 16.03 530,086 $ 14.32
Granted 16,000 22.00 -- -- 75,000 25.66
Exercised (51,389) 14.21 (38,175) 14.50 (71,897) 13.55
Forfeited/expired (2,000)
14.50 (2,400)
14.50 (4,800)
14.50
Outstanding, end of year 450,425
16.59 487,814
16.15 528,389
16.03
Options exercisable at year end 450,425 354,414 337,389
Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the year 3.34 2.76


At December 31, 2005, certain information by exercise price for options outstanding and exercisable is as follows:


Exercise
Price
Number
of Shares
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
Number of
Shares
Exercisable
$ 12.35   6,912 1.6 years 6,912
14.50 352,513    8.0 years 352,513  
25.66 75,000  10.5 years 75,000 
22.00 16,000  11.5 years 16,000 


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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Although the Company has followed APB No. 25, SFAS No. 123 requires pro forma disclosures of net income and earnings per share as if the Company had accounted for its employee stock options under that statement (see Note 1). The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the grant date using an option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

2005
2003
Risk-free interest rates 4.25% 2.29%
Dividend yields 2.35% 1.76%
Volatility factors of expected market price of common stock 9.30% 9.30%
Weighted-average expected life of the options 8 years 8 years


Note 20: Stock Repurchase Plan

On December 22, 2004, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program for up to 471,000 of the outstanding common shares of the Company. Shares may be purchased from time to time in the open market and in large block privately negotiated transactions. The Company is not obligated to purchase any shares under the program, and the program may be discontinued at any time before the maximum number of shares specified by the program are purchased. As of December 31, 2005, the Company had purchased 166,431 shares under the program.


Note 21: Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share were computed as follows:

2005
Income
Weighted-
Average
Shares
Per-Share
Amount
Basic Earnings Per Share
   Income available to common stockholders $ 6,452 4,328,965 $ 1.49
Effect of Dilutive Securities
   Stock options --
110,721
--
Diluted Earnings Per Share
   Income available to common stockholders and assumed conversions $ 6,452
4,439,686
$ 1.45


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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

2004
Income
Weighted-
Average
Shares

Per-Share
Amount

Basic Earnings Per Share
    Income available to common stockholders $ 5,522 4,625,437 $ 1.19
Effect of Dilutive Securities
    Stock options --
146,599
--
Diluted Earnings Per Share
    Income available to common stockholders
        and assumed conversions

$ 5,522

4,772,036

$ 1.16


2003
Income
Weighted-
Average
Shares

Per-Share
Amount

Basic Earnings Per Share
    Income available to common stockholders $ 8,062 4,904,007 $ 1.64
Effect of Dilutive Securities
    Stock options --
180,507
--
Diluted Earnings Per Share
    Income available to common stockholders
        and assumed conversions

$ 8,062

5,084,514

$ 1.59


Options to purchase 75,000 and 16,000 shares of common stock at $25.66 and $22.00 per share, respectively, were outstanding at December 31, 2005, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the options' exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares.

Note 22: Fair Values of Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

Cash and Cash Equivalents - The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates carrying value.



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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Investment and Mortgage-Backed Securities - Fair values are based on quoted market prices.

Loans Held For Sale - Fair values are based on quoted market prices.

Loans - The fair value for loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.

FHLB Stock - Fair value of FHLB stock is based on the price at which it may be resold to the FHLB.

Interest Receivable/Payable - The fair values of interest receivable/payable approximate carrying values.

Deposits - The fair values of noninterest-bearing, interest-bearing demand and savings accounts are equal to the amount payable on demand at the balance sheet date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on such time deposits.

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances - The fair value of these borrowings are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation, based on current rates for similar debt for periods comparable to the remaining terms to maturity of these advances.

Notes Payable - The fair value of this note is estimated using a discount calculation based on current rates.

Advances by Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance - The fair value approximates carrying value.

Off-Balance Sheet Commitments - Commitments include commitments to purchase and originate mortgage loans, commitments to sell mortgage loans, and standby letters of credit and are generally of a short-term nature. The fair values of such commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties' credit standing. The carrying amounts of these investments are reasonable estimates of the fair value of these financial statements.



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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as follows:

2005 2004
Carrying
Amount

Fair
Value

Carrying
Amount

Fair
Value

Assets
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 22,365 $ 22,365 $ 19,743 $ 19,743
    Securities available for sale 39,788 39,788 39,409 39,409
    Loans held for sale 2,022 2,071 2,913 2,913
    Loans 822,547 817,307 713,022 719,318
    Stock in FHLB 10,125 10,125 7,958 7,958
    Interest receivable 3,898 3,898 3,039 3,039
Liabilities
    Deposits 684,554 649,620 600,407 584,928
    FHLB advances 186,008 186,564 139,427 141,255
    Notes payable 1,784 1,467 2,145 1,853
    Interest payable 1,623 1,623 1,025 1,025
    Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance 1,838 1,838 1,579 1,579
    Off-balance sheet commitments -- -- -- --






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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Note 23: Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company Only)

Presented below is condensed financial information as to financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company:

Condensed Balance Sheets
2005
2004
Assets
    Cash on deposit with Bank $ 7,872 $ 832
    Cash on deposit with others 26
71
        Total cash 7,898 903
    Investment in certificate of deposits 100 --
    Investment in common stock of Bank 79,463 84,958
    Investment in affiliate 999 982
    Deferred and current income tax 329 1,031
    Other assets 7
6
        Total assets $ 88,796
$ 87,880
Liabilities - other $ 2 $ 20
Stockholders' Equity 88,794
87,860
        Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 88,796
$ 87,880



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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Condensed Statements of Income
2005 2004 2003
Income
    Interest income from Bank $ 50 $ 10 $ 20
    Interest income from loans -- -- 116
    Dividends from Bank 12,500 15,000 5,000
    Other income 20
25
130
        Total income 12,570 15,035 5,266
Expenses 345
359
331
Income before income tax and equity in
    undistributed income of the Bank
12,225 14,676 4,935
Income tax benefit (108)
(128)
(18)
Income before equity in undistributed income
    of the Bank
12,333 14,804 4,953
Equity in undistributed income of the Bank (5,881)
(9,282)
3,109
Net Income $ 6,452
$ 5,522
$ 8,062




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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
2005
2004
2003
Operating Activities
    Net income $ 6,452 $ 5,522 $ 8,062
    Item not requiring (providing) cash
        ESOP shares earned 724 752 752
        Deferred income tax benefit 17 186 426
Distributions in excess of income (equity in
            undistributed income) of Bank
5,811 9,282 (3,109)
        Other 460
(184)
123
            Net cash provided by operating activities 13,464
15,558
6,254
Investing Activities
    Net change in loans -- -- 1,250
    Purchase of certificate of deposit (100)
--
--
        Net cash provided by (used in) investing
        activities

(100)

--

1,250
Financing Activities
    Stock repurchased (4,819) (14,706) (7,182)
    Cash dividends (2,309) (2,150) (2,021)
    Proceeds from stock options exercised 759
554
974
        Net cash used in financing activities (6,369)
(16,302)
(8,229)
Net Change in Cash 6,995 (744) (725)
Cash, Beginning of Year 903
1,647
2,372
Cash, End of Year $ 7,898
$ 903
$ 1,647



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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(Table Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

Note 24: Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)

Quarter
Ended
Interest
Income
Interest
Expense
Net
Interest
Income
Provision
for
Loan
Losses
Net
Income
Basic
Earnings
Per
Common
Share
Diluted
Earnings
Per
Common
Share

2005
    March $ 11,237 $ 4,563 $ 6,674 $ 443 $ 1,608 $ .37 $ .36
    June 11,507 4,815 6,692 444 1,689 .39 .38
    September 12,087 5,389 6,698 444 1,553 .38 .35
    December 13,647
6,403
7,244
444
1,602
.37 .37
        Total $ 48,478 $ 21,170 $ 27,308 $ 1,775 $ 6,452 1.49 1.45
2004
    March $ 11,197 $ 4,367 $ 6,830 $ 227 $ 1,968 $ 0.41 $ 0.40
    June 11,048 4,211 6,837 530 1,814 0.38 0.37
    September 10,979 4,368 6,611 350 1,724 0.38 0.37
    December 11,176
4,530
6,646
450
16
0.00 0.00
        Total $ 44,400
$ 17,476
$ 26,924
$ 1,557
$ 5,522
1.19 1.16

In the fourth quarter of 2004, the Company incurred an expense, net of tax, of approximately $1,700,000 ($.38 per diluted share) associated with a separation agreement entered into in November 2004 with a former officer of the Bank.

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Item 9. Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

             No disclosure under this item is required.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.

             An evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Section 13(a)-14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")) as of December 31, 2005, was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the our Chief Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and several other members of our senior management within the 90-day period preceding the filing date of this annual report. Our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that, as of December 31, 2005, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to our management (including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms.

             There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2005, that have materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

             We do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all error and all fraud. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within MutualFirst have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgment in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any control procedure also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

             There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Act) that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2005, that have materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. The annual report of management on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting and the attestation report thereon issued by our independent registered public accounting firm are set forth below under "Management's Report on Internal Control Over

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Financial Reporting" and "Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm."

Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

             The management of MutualFirst Financial, Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). The Company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company's management and board of directors regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

             The Company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) 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 controls over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention of overriding controls. Accordingly, even effective internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation. 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.

             Our management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005. In making this assessment, it used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment, we believe that, as of December 31, 2005, the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria.

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             The Company's independent auditors have issued an audit report on our assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005. This report is included in this Form 10-K. See "Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm," which follows this report.

Date: March 16, 2006 By: /s/  David W. Heeter
David W. Heeter
President and Chief Executive Officer


By: /s/  Timothy J. McArdle
Timothy J. McArdle
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer









Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Stockholders
MutualFirst Financial, Inc.
Muncie, Indiana

We have audited management's assessment, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, that MutualFirst Financial, Inc. maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, 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. An audit includes 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 consider necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A

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

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

In our opinion, management's assessment that MutualFirst Financial, Inc. maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, is 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, MutualFirst Financial, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements of MutualFirst Financial, Inc. and our report dated February 3, 2006 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.


/s/ BKD, LLP


BKD, LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana February 3, 2006


Item 9B. Other Information

             None.



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PART III

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

Directors

             Information concerning the Company's directors is incorporated herein by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in April 2006, except for information contained under the headings "Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation," "Shareholder Return Performance Presentation" and "Report of the Audit Committee," a copy of which will be filed not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year.

Executive Officers

             Information concerning the executive officers of the Company who are not directors is incorporated herein by reference from Part I of this Form 10-K under the caption "Executive Officers of the Registrant Who Are Not Directors."

Audit Committee Financial Expert

             Information concerning the audit committee of the Company's Board of Directors, including information regarding audit committee financial experts serving on the audit committee, is incorporated herein by reference from the definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in April 2006, except for information contained under the heading "Report of the Audit Committee," a copy of which will be filed not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

             Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the Company's directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of the Company's equity securities, to file with the SEC reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of common stock and other equity securities of the Company. Officers, directors and greater than 10% stockholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.

             A Form 3 filed for James L. Widner, Vice President of the Company, on December 23, 2005, was not deemed timely, because it failed to include his ownership of 100 shares. The amended Form 3 disclosing that ownership was filed on January 5, 2006. To the Company's knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to the Company and written representations that no other reports were required during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its officers, directors and greater than 10% beneficial owners were complied with, except for Mr. Widner's late filing.

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Code of Ethics

             The Company adopted a written Code of Ethics based upon the standards set forth under Item 406 of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act. The Code of Ethics applies to all of the Company's directors, officers and employees. A copy of the Company's Code of Ethics was filed with the SEC as Exhibit 14 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. You may obtain a copy of the Code of Ethics free of charge from the Company by writing to our Corporate Secretary at MutualFirst Financial, Inc., 110 E. Charles Street, Muncie, Indiana 47305-2419 or by calling (765) 747-2800.

Item 11. Executive Compensation

             Information concerning executive compensation is incorporated herein by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in April 2006, except for information contained under the headings "Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation", "Shareholder Return Performance Presentation" and "Report of the Audit Committee", a copy of which will be filed not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year.

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

             Information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated herein by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in April 2006, except for information contained under the headings "Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation", "Shareholder Return Performance Presentation" and "Report of the Audit Committee", a copy of which will be filed not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year.

             Equity Compensation Plan Information. The following table summarizes our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2005.

Plan Category
Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options
warrants and rights
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options
warrants and rights
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
Equity compensation
     plans approved by
     security holders
450,425 $ 16.59 200
Equity compensation
     plans not approved
     by security holders
---- ---- ----

______________
(1) Includes 200 shares available for future grants under MutualFirst Financial, Inc's stock option plan.

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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

             Information concerning certain relationships and related transactions is incorporated herein by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in April 2006, except for information contained under the headings "Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation", "Shareholder Return Performance Presentation" and "Report of the Audit Committee", a copy of which will be filed not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year.

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

             Information concerning principal accountant fees and services are incorporated herein by reference from the definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in April 2006 (excluding the information contained under the heading of "Report of the Audit/Compliance Committee") a copy of which will be filed no later than 120 days after December 31, 2005.

PART IV

Item 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

             (a)(1) List of Financial Statements

             The following are contained in Item 8 of this Form 10-K:

Annual Report Section

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2005 and 2004
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003




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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2005,
     2004 and 2003
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and
     2003
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

             (a)(2) List of Financial Statement Schedules:

             All financial statement schedules have been omitted as the information is not required under the related instructions or is not applicable.









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            (a)(3) List of Exhibits:

Regulation
S-K
Exhibit
Number

Document
Reference to
Prior Filing or
Exhibit
Number
Attached
Hereto
 
2 Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation or succession None
3(i) Articles of Incorporation *
3(ii) Amended Bylaws ++
4 Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures:
Form of MutualFirst Financial, Inc. Common Stock Certificate *
9 Voting Trust Agreement None
10 Material contracts:

+++ +++

**

   Employment Agreement with David W. Heeter
   Employment Agreement with Patrick C. Botts
   Employment Agreement with Timothy J. McArdle
   Form of Supplemental Retirement Plan Income Agreements for R. Donn Roberts, 

**
   Steven Campbell, Patrick C. Botts, David W. Heeter, Timothy J. McArdle and
        Stephen C. Selby
   Form of Director Shareholder Benefit Program, as amended, for Steven L. Banks ++

++

++

   Form of Executive Shareholder Benefit Program Agreement, as amended, for Steven
         L. Banks
   Form of Director Shareholder Benefit Program Agreement, as amended, for Jerry D.
         McVicker
   Form of Agreements for Executive Deferred Compensation Plan for R. Donn Roberts,
            Patrick C. Botts, Steven Campbell, David W. Heeter, Timothy J. McArdle and
            Stephen C. Selby
**
   Registrant's 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan ***
   Registrant's 2001 Recognition and Retention Plan ***
   Named Executive Officer Salary and Bonus Arrangements for 2006 10.1
   Director Fee Arrangements for 2006 10.2
11 Statement re computation of per share earnings None
12 Statements re computation of ratios None
14 Code of Ethics +++
16 Letter re change in certifying accountant None
18 Letter re change in accounting principles None
21 Subsidiaries of the registrant 21
22 Published report regarding matters submitted to vote of security holders None
23 Consents of Experts and Counsel 23
24 Power of Attorney None
31.1 Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification (Chief Executive Officer) 31.1
31.2 Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification (Chief Financial Officer) 31.2
32 Section 1350 Certification 32

          

* Filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form S-1 registration statement filed on September 16, 1999 (File No. 333-87239) pursuant to Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933. Such previously filed document is incorporated herein by reference in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

** Filed as an exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 30, 2001 (File No. 000-27905). Such previously filed document is incorporated herein by reference in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

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*** Filed as an Appendix to the Company's Form S-4/A Registration Statement filed on October 19, 2001 (File No. 333-46510). Such previously filed document is incorporated herein by reference in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

++ Filed as an exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on April 2, 2002 (File No. 000-27905). Such previously filed document is incorporated herein by reference in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

+++ Filed as an exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2005 (File No. 000-27905). Such previously filed document is incorporated herein by reference in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

           (b)  Exhibits - Included, see list in (a)(3).

          (c)  Financial Statements Schedules - None









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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.

MutualFirst Financial, Inc.


By: /s/ David W. Heeter
David W. Heeter, President and Chief Executive Officer
(Duly Authorized Representative)


             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/ David W. Heeter
/s/ Wilbur R. Davis
David W. Heeter, President and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
Wilbur R. Davis, Chairman of the Board
 
Date:   March 16, 2006 Date:   March 16, 2006
 
/s/ R. Donn Roberts


/s/ Edward J. Dobrow


R. Donn Roberts, Director Edward J. Dobrow, Director
 
Date:   March 16, 2006 Date:   March 16, 2006
 
/s/ Linn A. Crull
/s/ James D. Rosema
Linn A. Crull, Director James D. Rosema, Director
 
Date:   March 16, 2006 Date:   March 16, 2006
 
/s/ William V. Hughes
/s/ Jerry D. McVicker
William V. Hughes, Director Jerry D. McVicker, Director
 
Date:   March 16, 2006 Date:   March 16, 2006
 
/s/ Lynne D. Richardson
/s/ Jon R. Marler
Lynne D. Richardson, Director Jon R. Marler, Director
 
Date:   March 16, 2006 Date:   March 16, 2006
 
/s/ Patrick C. Botts
/s/ Timothy J. McArdle
Patrick C. Botts, Director Timothy J. McArdle, Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Controller
    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
Date:   March 16, 2006 Date: March 16, 2006
 





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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Number
Description
10.1 Named Executive Officer Salary and Bonus Arrangements for 2006
10.2 Director Fee Arrangements for 2006
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant
23 Consent of Accountants
31.1 Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification (Chief Executive Officer)
31.2 Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification (Chief Financial Officer)
32 Section 1350 Certification