Quarterly Report
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


 

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2006

or

 

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

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File Number 0-13396

 


CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Pennsylvania   25-1450605

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

County National Bank

1 South Second Street

P.O. Box 42

Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830

(Address of principal executive offices)

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

 


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

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

 

Large accelerated filer  ¨

  Accelerated filer  x   Non-accelerated filer  ¨

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

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock as of November 3, 2006

COMMON STOCK: $0 PAR VALUE, 8,922,435 SHARES

 



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INDEX

 

Sequential

Page Number

   

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. – Financial Statements (unaudited)
  PAGE 3.   Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005
  PAGE 4.   Consolidated Statements of Income – Quarters ending September 30, 2006 and 2005
  PAGE 5.   Consolidated Statements of Income – Nine months ending September 30, 2006 and 2005
  PAGE 6.   Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2006 and 2005
  PAGE 7.   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Nine months ending September 30, 2006 and 2005
  PAGE 8.   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
ITEM 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis
  PAGE 15.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
ITEM 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
  PAGE 23.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
ITEM 4 – Controls and Procedures
  PAGE 25.   Controls and Procedures

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

  PAGE 25.   ITEM 1 Legal Proceedings
  PAGE 25.   ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
  PAGE 24.   ITEM 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
  PAGE 25.   ITEM 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities
  PAGE 25.   ITEM 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
  PAGE 25.   ITEM 5 Other Information
  PAGE 25.   ITEM 6 Exhibits
  PAGE 26.   Signatures

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Dollars in thousands)

 

    

Sept 30

2006

    December 31
2005
 
     (unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Cash and due from banks

   $ 16,182     $ 19,146  

Interest bearing deposits with other financial institutions

     6,750       23,871  
                

TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     22,932       43,017  

Securities available for sale

     162,532       161,897  

Loans held for sale

     3,452       2,733  

Loans

     538,660       511,042  

Less: unearned discount

     583       429  

Less: allowance for loan losses

     6,091       5,603  
                

NET LOANS

     531,986       505,010  

FHLB, FRB and other equity interests

     4,992       4,789  

Premises and equipment, net

     14,542       13,912  

Bank owned life insurance

     14,321       13,797  

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

     7,293       6,869  

Mortgage servicing rights

     448       373  

Goodwill

     10,821       10,821  

Intangible assets, net

     489       800  
                

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 773,808     $ 764,018  
                

LIABILITIES

    

Deposits:

    

Non-interest bearing deposits

   $ 84,433     $ 80,874  

Interest bearing deposits

     540,027       537,629  
                

TOTAL DEPOSITS

     624,460       618,503  

Short-term borrowings

     4,865       2,000  

Other borrowings

     57,000       58,250  

Accrued interest and other liabilities

     5,384       4,987  

Subordinated debentures

     10,310       10,310  
                

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     702,019       694,050  

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Common stock $0 par value
Authorized 50,000,000 shares
Issued 9,233,750 shares

     —         9,234  

Additional paid in capital

     13,250       4,160  

Retained earnings

     61,780       58,439  

Treasury stock, at cost (287,289 shares for September 2006, and 209,596 shares for December 2005)

     (4,141 )     (3,031 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     900       1,166  
                

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     71,789       69,968  
                

TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 773,808     $ 764,018  
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)

CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

     THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
     2006    2005

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME

     

Loans including fees

   $ 10,243    $ 8,740

Deposits with other financial institutions

     161      213

Securities:

     

Taxable

     1,459      1,182

Tax-exempt

     412      455

Dividends

     149      86
             

TOTAL INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME

     12,424      10,676
             

INTEREST EXPENSE

     

Deposits

     4,473      3,250

Borrowed funds

     945      901
             

TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE

     5,418      4,151
             

Net interest income

     7,006      6,525

Provision for loan losses

     324      207
             

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION

     6,682      6,318
             

OTHER INCOME

     

Trust & asset management fees

     245      239

Service charges on deposit accounts

     1,114      1,091

Other service charges and fees

     172      119

Net security gains

     2      —  

Mortgage banking income

     23      26

Bank owned life insurance earnings

     187      139

Wealth Management

     115      126

Other

     162      121
             

TOTAL OTHER INCOME

     2,020      1,861
             

OTHER EXPENSES

     

Salaries & Benefits

     2,825      2,489

Net occupancy expense of premises

     705      662

Amortization of intangibles

     104      79

Other

     1,881      1,883
             

TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES

     5,515      5,113
             

Income before income taxes

     3,187      3,066

Applicable income taxes

     844      781
             

NET INCOME

   $ 2,343    $ 2,285
             

EARNINGS PER SHARE, BASED ON WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

     

Net income, basic

   $ 0.26    $ 0.25

Net income, diluted

   $ 0.26    $ 0.25

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE

     

Cash dividends per share

   $ 0.14    $ 0.14

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)

CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

     NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
 
     2006    2005  

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME

     

Loans including fees

   $ 29,787    $ 25,122  

Deposits with other financial institutions

     588      456  

Securities:

     

Taxable

     4,171      3,584  

Tax-exempt

     1,288      1,381  

Dividends

     393      246  
               

TOTAL INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME

     36,227      30,789  
               

INTEREST EXPENSE

     

Deposits

     12,433      9,086  

Borrowed funds

     2,790      2,397  
               

TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE

     15,223      11,483  
               

Net interest income

     21,004      19,306  

Provision for loan losses

     1,079      546  
               

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION

     19,925      18,760  
               

OTHER INCOME

     

Trust & asset management fees

     749      698  

Service charges on deposit accounts

     3,108      2,982  

Other service charges and fees

     462      380  

Net security gains

     343      63  

Loss on other-than-temporarily impaired securities

     —        (240 )

Mortgage banking income

     120      76  

Bank owned life insurance earnings

     525      479  

Wealth Management

     388      419  

Other

     421      210  
               

TOTAL OTHER INCOME

     6,116      5,067  
               

OTHER EXPENSES

     

Salaries & Benefits

     8,168      7,412  

Net occupancy expense of premises

     2,107      2,032  

Amortization of intangibles

     311      236  

Other

     5,886      5,356  
               

TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES

     16,472      15,036  
               

Income before income taxes

     9,569      8,791  

Applicable income taxes

     2,460      2,115  
               

NET INCOME

   $ 7,109    $ 6,676  
               

EARNINGS PER SHARE, BASED ON WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

     

Net income, basic

   $ 0.79    $ 0.73  

Net income, diluted

   $ 0.79    $ 0.73  

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE

     

Cash dividends per share

   $ 0.42    $ 0.41  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Net Income

   $ 2,343     $ 2,285     $ 7,109     $ 6,676  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Unrealized gains/(losses)on securities:

        

Unrealized gains/(losses) arising during the period, net of tax

     784       (162 )     (43 )     (1,135 )

Reclassified adjustment for accumulated (gains) losses included in net income, net of tax

     (1 )     —         (223 )     115  
                                

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     783       (162 )     (266 )     (1,020 )
                                

Comprehensive income

   $ 3,126     $ 2,123     $ 6,843     $ 5,656  
                                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASHFLOWS (unaudited)

CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     9 Months Ended
September 30
 
     2006     2005  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net Income

   $ 7,109     $ 6,676  

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

    

Provision for loan losses

     1,079       546  

Depreciation and amortization

     1,391       1,392  

Amortization and accretion of securities and deferred loan fees

     (343 )     17  

Deferred taxes

     (106 )     349  

Security gains

     (343 )     (63 )

Loss on other-than-temporarily impaired securities

     —         240  

Gain on sale of loans

     (46 )     (90 )

Net gains on dispositions of premises and equipment and acquired property

     —         (20 )

Proceeds from sale of loans

     9,507       10,367  

Origination of loans for sale

     (10,398 )     (9,932 )

Increase in Bank Owned Life Insurance

     (525 )     (479 )

Stock-based compensation expense

     46       —    

Changes in:

    

Interest receivable and other assets

     (281 )     (234 )

Interest payable and other liabilities

     654       (333 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     7,744       8,436  

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Proceeds from maturities of:

    

Securities available for sale

     30,766       29,180  

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

     82       3,048  

Purchase of securities available for sale

     (31,574 )     (34,582 )

Loan origination and payments, net

     (27,837 )     (16,070 )

Purchase of FHLB, FRB & Other Equity Interests

     (203 )     (207 )

Net, purchase of premises and equipment

     (1,567 )     (1,211 )

Proceeds from the sale of premises and equipment and foreclosed assets

     —         315  
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (30,333 )     (19,527 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Net change in:

    

Checking, money market and savings accounts

     (11,297 )     4,431  

Certificates of deposit

     17,254       (775 )

Treasury stock purchased

     (2,016 )     (1,747 )

Proceeds from sale of treasury stock

     716       572  

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

     —         134  

Cash dividends paid

     (3,768 )     (3,736 )

Advances from long-term borrowings

     10,000       17,000  

Repayments on long-term borrowings

     (11,250 )     —    

Net change in short-term borrowings

     2,865       2,500  
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     2,504       18,379  
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (20,085 )     7,288  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     43,017       29,912  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 22,932     $ 37,200  
                

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

    

Cash paid during the period for:

    

Interest

   $ 15,002     $ 11,258  

Income Taxes

   $ 2,385     $ 2,080  

Supplemental non cash disclosures:

    

Transfers to other real estate owned

   $ 142     $ 38  

Grant of restricted stock awards from treasury stock

   $ 202       —    

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

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

In the opinion of Management of the registrant, the accompanying consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2006 and for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and the results of operations for the period. The financial performance reported for CNB Financial Corporation (the Corporation) for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. This information should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s Annual Report to shareholders and Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.

STOCK COMPENSATION

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

Stock Options

Prior to January 1, 2006, the Corporation accounted for stock-based compensation expense using the intrinsic value method as set forth in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and as permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” No compensation cost for stock options was reflected in net income in prior years, as all options granted had an exercise price equal to the market price of the underlying common stock at date of grant.

On January 1, 2006, the Corporation adopted SFAS No. 123(R) (revised version of SFAS No. 123) which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock-based awards based on the grant-date fair value and recognition of compensation cost over the requisite service period of stock-based awards, which is usually the same as the period over which the award vests. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model, which is consistent with the Corporation’s valuation methodology used for all options granted for purposes of its footnote disclosures required under SFAS No. 123 subsequent to the Corporation adopting its Stock Incentive Plan in 1999. The fair value of future stock option grants, if any, will also be determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The Corporation has adopted SFAS No. 123(R) using the modified prospective method which provides for no retroactive application to prior periods and no cumulative adjustment to equity accounts. It also provides for expense recognition, for both new and existing stock-based awards, as the required services are rendered. SFAS No. 123(R) also amends SFAS No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows,” and requires tax benefits relating to excess stock-based compensation deductions be presented in the statement of cash flows as financing cash inflows.

On March 29, 2005, the SEC published Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB 107), which expressed the views of the Staff regarding the interaction between SFAS No. 123(R) and certain SEC rules and regulations and provided the Staff’s views regarding the valuation of stock-based payment arrangements for public companies. SAB 107 requires that stock-based compensation be classified in the same expense category as cash compensation. Accordingly, the Corporation has included stock-based compensation expense in salaries and employee benefits in the consolidated statements of income.

 

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The adoption of SFAS 123(R) had the following effect (as a result of stock options) on reported amounts compared with amounts that would have been reported using the intrinsic value method under previous accounting.

 

    

For the Three Months Ended

September 30, 2006

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)   

Using

Previous
Accounting

   SFAS
123(R)
Adjustment
    As
Reported

Income before income taxes

   $ 3,187    $ —       $ 3,187

Income taxes

     844      —         844
                     

Net Income

   $ 2,343    $ —       $ 2,343
                     

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.26    $ —       $ 0.26

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.26      —       $ 0.26
     For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2006
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)    Using
Previous
Accounting
   SFAS
123(R)
Adjustment
    As
Reported

Income before income taxes

   $ 9,587    $ (18 )   $ 9,569

Income taxes

     2,466      (6 )     2,460
                     

Net Income

   $ 7,121    $ (12 )   $ 7,109
                     

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.79    $ —       $ 0.79

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.79      —       $ 0.79

 

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The following table illustrates the effect (as a result of stock options)on the prior year comparable period net income and earnings per share if expense had been measured using the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No 123.

 

     For the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2005
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)    As
Reported
   SFAS 123
Adjustment
   

If

Under
SFAS 123 

Income before income taxes

   $ 3,066      (23 )   $ 3,043

Income taxes

     781      (8 )     773
                     

Net Income

   $ 2,285      (15 )   $ 2,270
                     

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.25    $ —       $ 0.25

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.25    $ —       $ 0.25
    

For the Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2005

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)    As
Reported
   SFAS 123
Adjustment
   

If

Under

SFAS 123

Income before income taxes

   $ 8,791      (440 )   $ 8,351

Income taxes

     2,115      (154 )     1,961
                     

Net Income

   $ 6,676      (286 )   $ 6,390
                     

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.73    $ (0.03 )   $ 0.70

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.73    $ (0.03 )   $ 0.70

 

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A summary of the activity for stock options is as follows:

 

    

Nine months ended September 30, 2006

Total options outstanding

     Shares    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted
Average
Fair
Value
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life

Options outstanding, beginning of period

   268,043    $ 13.14    $ 2.29   

Forfeited

   625    $ 9.50    $ 2.06   

Exercised

   —        —        —     

Granted

   —        —        —     
                       

Options outstanding, end of period

   267,418    $ 13.15    $ 2.29    6.0 years
                       

Options exercisable, end of period

   258,510    $ 13.15    $ 2.30    6.0 years

No stock options were granted during the three or nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 or 2005.

The aggregate intrinsic value of all options outstanding at September 30, 2006 was $524,265. The aggregate intrinsic value of all options that were exercisable at September 30, 2006 was $518,831. There were no options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2006.

There is no remaining compensation cost subsequent to September 30, 2006 for stock option awards that have been awarded but not vested.

Restricted Stock Awards

During 2006, the Executive Compensation and Personnel Committee of the Board of Directors granted a total of 14,654 shares of restricted common stock to certain key employees and all independent directors of the Corporation. Compensation expense for the restricted stock awards is recognized over the vesting periods noted above based on the fair value of the shares at the date of grant. Unearned restricted stock awards are recorded as a reduction of shareholder’s equity until earned. Compensation expense resulting from these restricted stock awards was approximately $12,440 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 and $28,600 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. There was no compensation expense related to restricted stock awards in prior periods.

 

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares determined for the basic computation plus the dilutive effect of potential common shares issuable under stock compensation plans. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, 110,500 shares under option were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculations as they were anti-dilutive.

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

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
     2006    2005    2006    2005

Basic earnings per share computation:

           

Net Income

   $ 2,343    $ 2,285    $ 7,109    $ 6,676
                           

Gross weighted average shares outstanding

     8,952      9,071      8,975      9,102

Less: Average unearned restricted stock

     12      —        9      —  
                           

Net weighted average shares outstanding

     8,940      9,071      8,966      9,102
                           

Basic earnings per share:

   $ 0.26    $ 0.25    $ 0.79    $ 0.73
                           

Diluted earnings per share computation:

           

Net Income

   $ 2,343    $ 2,285    $ 7,109    $ 6,676
                           

Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share

     8,940      9,071      8,966      9,102

Add: Dilutive effects of assumed exercises of stock options

     24      44      24      45
                           

Weighted average shares and potentially dilutive shares

     8,964      9,115      8,990      9,147
                           

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.26    $ 0.25    $ 0.79    $ 0.73
                           

 

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SECURITIES

Securities at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 (in thousands) are as follows:

 

     September 30, 2006    December 31, 2005
     Amortized    Unrealized     Fair    Amortized    Unrealized     Fair
     Cost    Gains    Losses     Value    Cost    Gains    Losses     Value

Securities available for sale:

                     

U.S. Treasury

   $ 11,964    $ 18    $ (48 )   $ 11,934    $ 11,961    $ —      $ (111 )   $ 11,850

U.S. Government agencies and corporations

     25,292      1      (283 )     25,010      31,378      6      (415 )     30,969

Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions

     35,434      1,039      (19 )     36,454      39,352      1,340      (20 )     40,672

Mortgage-backed

     47,345      42      (590 )     46,797      39,907      71      (551 )     39,427

Corporate notes and bonds

     31,805      679      (50 )     32,434      29,820      815      (187 )     30,448

Marketable equity securities

     9,315      800      (212 )     9,903      7,688      986      (143 )     8,531
                                                         

Total Securities available for sale

   $ 161,155    $ 2,579    $ (1,202 )   $ 162,532    $ 160,106    $ 3,218    $ (1,427 )   $ 161,897
                                                         

At September 30, 2006, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders’ equity.

Securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2006, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are as follows:

 

September 30, 2006

   Less than 12 Months     12 Months or More     Total  

Description of Securities

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

U.S. Treasury

   $ 2,954    $ (20 )   $ 4,971    $ (28 )   $ 7,925    $ (48 )

U.S. Gov’t Agencies & Corps

     6,966      (31 )     13,234      (252 )     20,200      (283 )

Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions

     1,916      (5 )     1,043      (14 )     2,959      (19 )

Mortgage-Backed

     11,718      (81 )     21,462      (509 )     33,180      (590 )

Corporate Notes and Bonds

     998      (2 )     9,367      (48 )     10,365      (50 )

Marketable Equities

     1,832      (64 )     579      (148 )     2,411      (212 )
                                             
   $ 26,384    $ (203 )   $ 50,656    $ (999 )   $ 77,040    $ (1,202 )
                                             

December 31, 2005

   Less than 12 Months     12 Months or More     Total  

Description of Securities

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

U.S. Treasury

   $ 4,940    $ (39 )   $ 5,935    $ (72 )   $ 10,875    $ (111 )

U.S. Gov’t Agencies & Corps

     11,056      (127 )     16,198      (288 )     27,254      (415 )

Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions

     3,268      (16 )     705      (4 )     3,973      (20 )

Mortgage-Backed

     19,548      (356 )     9,789      (195 )     29,337      (551 )

Corporate Notes and Bonds

     8,906      (70 )     4,258      (117 )     13,164      (187 )

Marketable Equities

     1,036      (43 )     1,390      (100 )     2,426      (143 )
                                             
   $ 48,754    $ (651 )   $ 38,275    $ (776 )   $ 87,029    $ (1,427 )
                                             

The Corporation evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis, or more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. Consideration is given to the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, and the intent and ability of the Corporation to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the Corporation may consider whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition. The following comments relate to those securities which have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months.

Included in the $999,000 of unrealized losses at September 30, 2006 on investment securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or more are $851,000 of unrealized losses on debt securities. Management does not believe any of the individual unrealized losses on debt securities represents an

 

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other-than-temporary impairment since these losses are primarily attributable to changes in interest rates and the Corporation has both the intent and ability to hold the debt securities to maturity.

Unrealized losses on equity securities, which comprise the remainder of the $999,000 and amount to $148,000, were not individually significant and are considered to be temporary in nature.

During the nine months, the issuer of a financial institution equity security held in the Corporation’s available-for-sale portfolio was acquired by another financial institution. As a result of the acquisition, the Corporation received 1.994 shares of the acquiring entity’s stock in exchange for each share of the equity security that it held. Following current accounting guidance in FAS No. 153, Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, the Corporation recorded a $341,000 realized gain as a result of the difference between its basis in the equity security it held and the fair market value of the shares it received at the date of the exchange.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In March 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 156, Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets. This Statement, which is an amendment to FAS No. 140, will simplify the accounting for servicing assets and liabilities, such as those common with mortgage securitization activities. Specifically, FAS No. 156 addresses the recognition and measurement of separately recognized servicing assets and liabilities and provides an approach to simplify efforts to obtain hedge-like (offset) accounting. FAS No. 156 also clarifies when an obligation to service financial assets should be separately recognized as a servicing asset or a servicing liability, requires that a separately recognized servicing asset or servicing liability be initially measured at fair value, if practicable, and permits an entity with a separately recognized servicing asset or servicing liability to choose either of the amortization or fair value methods for subsequent measurement. The provisions of FAS No. 156 are effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s results of operations or financial position.

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. FIN 48 is an interpretation of FAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, and it seeks to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in accounting for income taxes. In addition, FIN No. 48 requires expanded disclosure with respect to the uncertainty in income taxes and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Corporation’s results of operations.

In September 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Post Retirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R). FAS No. 158 requires that a company recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of its defined benefit post retirement plans (other than multiemployer plans) as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and that it recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur through other comprehensive income. FAS No. 158 also requires the measurement of defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the fiscal year end, in addition to footnote disclosures. FAS No. 158 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Corporation’s financial position.

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

On April 18, 2006, the shareholders of the Corporation voted to increase the aggregate number of authorized common shares from 10,000,000 to 50,000,000 as well as approve the change from $1.00 par value to no par stock. The changes had no effect on the dollar amount of total shareholder’s equity and simply resulted in a reclassification between the common stock and additional paid in capital line items.

RECLASSIFICATIONS

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes.

 

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ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL OVERVIEW

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

FINANCIAL CONDITION

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $22,932,000 at September 30, 2006 compared to $43,017,000 on December 31, 2005. No liquidity issues were caused by this reduction in cash which was primarily used to fund loan growth that was planned for and occurred during the first nine months of 2006.

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

SECURITIES

Securities increased approximately $635,000 or 0.4% since December 31, 2005. The slight increase is primarily the result of purchases made in short duration fixed and variable collateralized mortgage obligations. The purchase of these short duration investments is part of an overall corporate strategy to use normal run-off of the investment portfolio to fund anticipated loan growth during the latter part of 2006. This strategy is intended to provide an improved net interest margin as we increase the yield on earning assets while managing our investment portfolio to a level that will still maintain appropriate levels of liquidity within the balance sheet.

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

LOANS

The Corporation’s lending is primarily focused on the west central Pennsylvania market and consists principally of commercial lending primarily to locally owned small businesses and retail lending which includes single-family residential mortgages and other consumer lending. At September 30, 2006, the Corporation had $538,077,000 in loans outstanding, net of unearned discount, an increase of $27,464,000 (or 5.4%) since December 31, 2005. As noted in the following table, the increase was primarily the result of demand for our commercial loan

 

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products including commercial mortgages. The Corporation sees commercial lending as its competitive advantage and continues to focus on this area by hiring and retaining experienced loan officers and supporting them with quality credit analysis. During the third quarter of 2005 the Corporation opened a loan production office (LPO) in Erie, Pennsylvania as part of the previously mentioned ERIEBANK project. During the third quarter of 2006, the Corporation opened its first full-service ERIEBANK branch. At September 30, 2006, the ERIEBANK venture had generated $15,215,000 in loans outstanding.

Total loans, net of unearned, at December 31, 2005 and September 30, 2006 are summarized as follows:

 

($’s in thousands)    9/30/2006    12/31/2005

Commercial, Financial and Agricultural

   $ 206,567    $ 194,044

Residential Mortgage

     159,126      153,130

Commercial Mortgage

     145,041      135,417

Installment

     27,158      27,840

Lease Receivables

     185      182
             
   $ 538,077    $ 510,613
             

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The allowance for loan losses is established by provisions for losses in the loan portfolio as well as overdrafts in deposit accounts. These provisions are charged against current income. Loans and overdrafts deemed not collectible are charged-off against the allowance while any subsequent collections are recorded as recoveries and increase the allowance.

The table below shows activity within the allowance account:

 

($’s in thousands)    September 30, 2006     Periods ending
December 31, 2005
    September 30, 2005  

Balance at beginning of Period

   $ 5,603     $ 5,585     $ 5,585  

Charge-offs:

      

Commercial and financial

     —         16       —    

Commercial mortgages

     104       135       127  

Residential mortgages

     118       152       72  

Installment

     315       372       285  

Lease receivables

     20       —         —    

Overdrafts

     187       300       217  
                        
     744       975       701  

Recoveries:

      

Commercial and financial

     6       1       —    

Commercial mortgages

     —         18       18  

Residential mortgages

     4       —         —    

Installment

     71       99       83  

Lease receivables

     3       1       1  

Overdrafts

     69       91       70  
                        
     153       210       172  
                        

Net charge-off’s:

     (591 )     (765 )     (529 )

Provision for loan losses

     1,079       783       546  
                        

Balance at end-of-period

   $ 6,091     $ 5,603     $ 5,602  
                        

Loans, net of unearned

   $ 538,077     $ 510,613     $ 497,839  

Allowance to net loans

     1.13 %     1.10 %     1.13 %

Net charge-offs to average loans

     0.15 %     0.15 %     0.14 %

Non performing assets

   $ 2,244     $ 2,108     $ 3,497  

Non performing % of total assets

     0.29 %     0.29 %     0.47 %

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portfolio is divided into several categories in order to better analyze the entire pool. First is a selection of criticized loans that is given a specific reserve. The remaining loans are pooled, by category, into these segments:

Reviewed

 

    Commercial and financial

 

    Commercial mortgages

Homogeneous

 

    Residential real estate

 

    Installment

 

    Lease receivables

 

    Credit cards

 

    Overdrafts

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

 

    Levels of and trends in delinquencies and non-accruals

 

    Trends in volume and terms of loans

 

    Effects of any changes in lending policies and procedures

 

    Experience, ability and depth of management

 

    National and local economic trends and conditions

 

    Concentrations of credit

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

As noted in the preceding table, both the level of nonperforming assets and the percentage of annualized net charge-offs has remained relatively constant since December 31, 2005. However, over the same time period, the coverage percentage of the allowance to net loans has increased by three basis points from 1.10% at December 31, 2005 to 1.13% at September 30, 2006.

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

The previously mentioned analysis considered numerous historical and other factors to analyze the adequacy of the allowance and current period charges against the provision for loan losses. Management paid special attention to a section of the analysis that compared and plotted the actual level of the allowance against the aggregate amount of loans adversely classified in order to compute the estimated potential losses associated with those loans. By noting the “spread” at the present time, as well as prior periods, management can determine the current adequacy of the allowance as well as evaluate trends that may be developing. The volume and composition of the Corporation’s loan portfolio continue to reflect growth in commercial credits including commercial real estate loans. As mentioned in the Loans section of this analysis, management considers commercial lending a competitive advantage and continues to focus on this area as part of its strategic growth initiatives. However, management must also consider the fact that the inherent risk is more pronounced in these types of credits and is primarily driven by the economic environment of its market areas.

        During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 the Corporation increased its provision for loan losses and allowance as compared to the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005. This increase was deemed necessary based on the evaluation described above and included consideration of two new ventures as well as other factors which did not exist in 2005. First, the Corporation entered the Erie, Pennsylvania market and began doing business as ERIEBANK. The fact that this is a new market along with a heavy emphasis on commercial real estate was considered and certain factors were adjusted that increased the provision and allowance in the current year based on the growth of our ERIEBANK loan portfolio. Secondly, the Corporation entered the consumer finance and discount loan industry during the fourth quarter of 2005 with the formation of Holiday Financial Services Corporation. During the first nine months of 2006, the Corporation began to grow a portfolio of consumer finance and discount loans with different risk characteristics than its consumer loan portfolio in its banking subsidiary. Although this loan portfolio is not currently significant in terms of the overall loan portfolio, it was nevertheless considered in our analysis resulting in increases in our provision during the first nine months of 2006.

 

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Lastly, our analysis considered the effects on our customers of the rising cost of doing business as a result of increases in items such as oil, fuel and rising interest rates.

Based on the methodology described above, management believes that the charges to the provision are reasonable for the three and nine month periods presented and the allowance is adequate to absorb probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio as of September 30, 2006.

FUNDING SOURCES

The Corporation considers deposits, short-term borrowings, and term debt when evaluating funding sources. Traditional deposits continue to be the main source of funds in the Corporation, reaching $624,460,000 at September 30, 2006. Deposits have increased only 0.96% since year-end 2005. As mentioned in the Securities section of this analysis, the Corporation plans to utilize normal investment run-off to fund projected loan growth and does not plan to aggressively grow deposits or seek outside funding sources during 2006.

Periodically, the Corporation utilizes term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and other lenders to meet funding needs not accommodated by deposit growth. Long-term borrowings were $57,000,000 at September 30, 2006 as compared to $58,250,000 at December 31, 2005. Management plans to maintain access to short and long-term borrowings as an available funding source when deemed appropriate.

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The Corporation’s capital continues to provide a base for profitable growth. Total shareholders’ equity was $71,789,000 at September 30, 2006 compared to $69,968,000 at December 31, 2005, an increase of $1,821,000. In the first nine months of 2006, the Corporation earned $7,109,000 and declared dividends of $3,768,000, a dividend payout ratio of 53.0% of net income. This growth was offset by the purchase of treasury stock and a decline in the securities market value as discussed below.

During the first nine months of 2006, the Corporation continued to repurchase shares of its own stock under a publicly announced plan. This strategy is the primary reason for the increase in treasury stock of 77,785 shares or $1,110,000 since December 31, 2005.

The securities in the Corporation’s portfolio are classified as available for sale making the Corporation’s balance sheet more sensitive to the changing market value of investments. The Federal Open Market Committee raised the federal discount rate by 100 basis points in the first nine months of 2006. This situation affected the market value of various securities in the Corporation’s portfolio and is the primary reason for a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income, included in shareholders’ equity, of $266,000 since December 31, 2005.

The Corporation has also complied with the standards of capital adequacy mandated by the banking regulators. Bank regulators have established “risk-based” capital requirements designed to measure capital adequacy. Risk-based capital ratios reflect the relative risks of various assets banks hold in their portfolios. A weight category of 0% (lowest risk assets), 20%, 50%, or 100% (highest risk assets), is assigned to each asset on the balance sheet. The Corporation’s total risk-based capital ratio of 12.91% at September 30, 2006 is above the well-capitalized standard of 10%. The Corporation’s Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.83% is above the well-capitalized minimum of 6%. The leverage ratio at September 30, 2006 was 9.25%, also above the well-capitalized standard of 5%. The Corporation is well capitalized as measured by the federal regulatory agencies. The ratios provide quantitative data demonstrating the strength and future opportunities for use of the Corporation’s capital base. Management continues to evaluate risk-based capital ratios and the capital position of the Corporation as part of its strategic decision making process.

LIQUIDITY AND INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY

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

 

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OFF BALANCE SHEET ACTIVITIES

Some financial instruments, such as loan commitments, credit lines, letters of credit and overdraft protection, are issued to meet customer financing needs. The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk was as follows at September 30, 2006:

 

Commitments to extend credit

   $ 144,308

Standby letters of credit

     15,127
      
   $ 159,435
      

 

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CONSOLIDATED YIELD COMPARISONS

(In thousands)

CNB Financial Corporation

Average Balances and Net Interest Margin

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2006
   Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2005
     Average
Balance
    Annual
Rate
    Interest
Inc./Exp.
   Average
Balance
    Annual
Rate
    Interest
Inc./Exp.

Assets

             

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

   $ 6,950     6.18 %   $ 322    $ 7,128     4.19 %   $ 224

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell

     4,688     7.57 %     266      7,826     3.95 %     232

Securities:

             

Taxable (1)

     113,777     4.86 %     4,171      123,690     3.86 %     3,584

Tax-Exempt (1,2)

     37,338     6.46 %     1,761      38,585     6.73 %     1,947

Equity Securities (1,2)

     14,046     4.86 %     490      12,271     3.26 %     300
                                         

Total Securities

     176,799     5.69 %     7,010      189,500     4.42 %     6,287

Loans

             

Commercial (2)

     204,039     7.81 %     11,954      188,106     6.83 %     9,630

Mortgage (2)

     295,969     7.17 %     15,925      275,009     6.78 %     13,981

Installment

     28,198     10.62 %     2,247      28,052     8.72 %     1,834

Leasing

     338     5.92 %     15      1,291     6.09 %     59
                                         

Total Loans (3)

     528,544     7.60 %     30,141      492,458     6.91 %     25,504

Total earning assets

     705,343     7.02 %     37,151      681,958     6.22 %     31,791

Non Interest Bearing Assets

             

Cash & Due From Banks

     16,994            15,908      

Premises & Equipment

     14,209            14,115      

Other Assets

     36,797            38,535      

Allowance for Possible Loan Losses

     (5,884 )          (5,594 )    
                         

Total Non Interest Earning Assets

     62,116            62,964      
                                 

Total Assets

   $ 767,459       $ 37,151    $ 744,922       $ 31,791
                                 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

             

Interest-Bearing Deposits

             

Demand - interest-bearing

   $ 138,011     1.27 %   $ 1,318    $ 144,123     0.69 %   $ 746

Savings

     60,838     0.57 %     262      71,824     0.60 %     324

Time

     341,001     4.24 %     10,853      314,108     3.40 %     8,016
                                         

Total interest-bearing deposits

     539,850     3.07 %     12,433      530,055     2.29 %     9,086

Short-term borrowings

     2,469     3.73 %     69      4,185     1.53 %     48

Long-term borrowings

     58,667     4.73 %     2,080      50,833     4.87 %     1,855

Trust preferred securities

     10,310     8.29 %     641      10,310     6.39 %     494
                                         

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     611,296     3.32 %     15,223      595,383     2.57 %     11,483

Demand - non-interest-bearing

     79,384            73,095      

Other liabilities

     5,969            6,830      
                                 

Total Liabilities

     696,649         15,223      675,308         11,483

Shareholders’ Equity

     70,810            69,614      
                                 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 767,459       $ 15,223    $ 744,922       $ 11,483
                                 

Interest Income/Earning Assets

     7.02 %   $ 37,151      6.22 %   $ 31,791

Interest Expense/Interest Bearing Liabilities

     3.32 %     15,223      2.57 %     11,483
                             

Net Interest Spread

     3.70 %   $ 21,928      3.64 %   $ 20,308
                             

Interest Income/Interest Earning Assets

     7.02 %   $ 37,151      6.22 %   $ 31,791

Interest Expense/Interest Earning Assets

     2.88 %     15,223      2.25 %     11,483
                             

Net Interest Margin

     4.15 %   $ 21,928      3.97 %   $ 20,308
                             

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

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND 2005

The Corporation had net income of $2,343,000 for the third quarter of 2006 compared to $2,285,000 for the same period of 2005. The earnings per diluted share were at $0.26 and $0.25 for the third quarter of 2006 and 2005, respectively.

INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE

Net interest income totaled $7,006,000 in the third quarter, an increase of $481,000 (or 7.4%) over the third quarter of 2005. Total interest and dividend income increased by $1,748,000 (or 16.4%) as compared to the third quarter of 2005 while total interest expense increased $1,267,000 (or 30.5%) as compared to the third quarter of 2005. The primary reason for the growth in net interest income stems from an improved level of average earning assets and increasing yields due to the increase in market interest rates and shifting the asset mix more heavily to loans as discussed further in the section of this analysis which covers the nine month periods.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

The Corporation recorded a provision for loan losses of $324,000 in the third quarter of 2006 compared to $207,000 in the third quarter of 2005. As discussed in more detail in the Allowance for Loan Losses section of this analysis, management believes the increased provision in the current year is necessary to provide adequate coverage of its current loan balances based on its most recent analysis.

OTHER INCOME

Other income increased $159,000 (or 8.5%) in the third quarter of 2006 as compared to the same period in 2005. Approximately 78% of the $159,000 is the result of a higher level of service charges and fees as well as improved earnings on bank owned life insurance.

OTHER EXPENSE

Non-interest expense increased by 7.9% to $5,515,000 in the third quarter of 2006 compared to $5,113,000 in the third quarter of 2005. Although the Corporation faces rising expenses in the normal course of its business, the majority (approximately 83%) of the increase in other expense is due to increased salaries and benefits as the Corporation moves forward to grow and expand its banking franchise as well as its new consumer finance subsidiary. This correlation between increasing cost and growth will be discussed more fully in the nine month section of this analysis.

FEDERAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE

Federal income tax expense was $844,000 in the third quarter of 2006 as compared to $781,000 in the third quarter of 2005 resulting in an effective tax rate of 26.5% and 25.5%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the periods differed from the federal statutory rate of 35.0% principally as a result of tax exempt income from securities and loans as well as earnings from bank owned life insurance.

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND 2005

The Corporation had net income of $7,109,000 for the nine months of 2006 compared to $6,676,000 for the same period of 2005. The earnings per diluted share increased from $0.73 in the first nine months of 2005 to $0.79 for the first nine months of 2006. The annualized return on assets and the return on equity for the nine months of 2006 are 1.24% and 13.39% as compared to 1.19% and 12.79% for the first nine months of 2005.

INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE

Net interest income totaled $21,004,000 in the first nine months, an increase of $1,698,000 (or 8.8%) over the first nine months of 2005. Total interest and dividend income increased by $5,438,000 (or 17.7%) as compared to the first nine months of 2005 while total interest expense increased $3,740,000 (or 32.6%) as compared to the first nine months of 2005. Although the increases in short term rates have increased the Corporation’s cost of funds, we have also seen greater positive increases in interest income from loans and investments due to our increased level of

 

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average earning assets in combination with shifting earning assets from lower yielding securities to higher yielding loans. As noted on page 20 of this analysis, the Corporation’s average earning assets have increased by $23,385,000 from $681,958,000 at September 30, 2005 to $705,343,000 at September 30, 2006 while our fully tax equivalent net interest margin increased from 3.97% to 4.15%.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

The Corporation recorded a provision for loan losses of $1,079,000 in the first nine months of 2006 compared to $546,000 in the first nine months of 2005. As discussed in more detail in the Allowance for Loan Losses section of this analysis, management believes the increased provision in the current year is necessary to provide adequate coverage of its current loan balances based on its most recent analysis.

OTHER INCOME

Other income increased $1,049,000 (or 20.7%) in the first nine months of 2006 as compared to the same period in 2005. However, $520,000 of the increase relates to securities transactions. During the nine months of 2005, the Corporation recognized a $240,000 loss on other-than-temporarily impaired securities as well as net security gains of $63,000 resulting in a $177,000 net loss. During the first nine months of 2006, the Corporation recorded a security gain when the issuer of a financial institution equity security held in the Corporation’s available-for-sale portfolio was acquired by another financial institution. As a result of the acquisition, the Corporation received 1.994 shares of the acquiring entity’s stock in exchange for each share of the equity security that it held. Following current accounting guidance in FAS No. 153, Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, the Corporation recorded a $341,000 realized gain as a result of the difference between its basis in the equity security it held and the fair market value of the shares it received at the date of the exchange.

The Corporation is seeing positive trends in other line items such as trust and asset management fees and service charges. A positive enhancement to our “other” non interest income line has been revenue from increased transactions on our Visa Check Card product as well as increased credit card merchant services which accounted for the majority of the increase in the “other” category as it increased by $211,000 over the same period in 2005.

OTHER EXPENSE

Non-interest expense increased by 9.6% to $16,472,000 in the first nine months of 2006 compared to $15,036,000 in the first nine months of 2005. The majority (approximately 73%) of the increase was a result of the Corporation’s increasing costs for salaries and benefits as well as technology. Like many growing entities, the Corporation is faced with increasing employee related costs in order to support its growth. Although the average cost per FTE (full-time equivalent) has remained relatively constant over the past year, the total FTE’s have increased by 30 from 222 at September 30, 2005 to 252 at September 30, 2006.

As mentioned in the future outlook section of this analysis, the Corporation is beginning the process of expanding its banking franchise into the Erie, Pennsylvania market and has opened three new offices of its consumer finance subsidiary Holiday Financial Services Corporation. The Corporation realizes that expenses related to these new ventures may outpace related revenues in the near term but believes the long-term growth potential is more than worth the near term cost. As such, the Corporation will strive to manage expenses while recognizing some, such as increasing costs for salaries, occupancy, outside services and technology, are the result of continued growth.

FEDERAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE

Federal income tax expense was $2,460,000 in the first nine months of 2006 as compared to $2,115,000 in the first nine months of 2005 resulting in an effective tax rate of 25.7% and 24.1%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the periods differed from the federal statutory rate of 35.0% principally as a result of tax exempt income from securities and loans as well as earnings from bank owned life insurance.

FUTURE OUTLOOK

During 2005, the Bank established a loan production office in Erie, Pennsylvania in order to begin offering commercial loan service to businesses located within Erie and Erie County. During the third quarter management opened its first full service branch in Erie and has begun the process of growing our ERIEBANK franchise. Erie, along with our traditional market areas, should provide the Bank with sustained loan growth during the remainder of 2006.

 

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As mentioned in the funding and securities sections of this analysis, the Corporation anticipates using normal runoff of the investment portfolio to fund expected loan growth. This strategy is intended to provide a better net interest margin as we increase the yield on earning assets while managing the investments to a level that will still maintain appropriate levels of liquidity within the balance sheet. Management believes this strategy will improve overall earnings but will slow the growth in assets increased outside funding. Our current forecast projects minimal growth in total assets.

Non-interest income should be enhanced in several areas including improved service charge and fee income as we enter new markets and grow transaction accounts. A known area of increased costs will be the personnel and occupancy costs related to the October 2006 opening of a full-service branch in Warren, Pennsylvania as well as the previously mentioned growth plans for our ERIEBANK division. We have opened three new offices of our consumer finance venture, Holiday Financial Services Corporation during the year in the communities of Hollidaysburg, Northern Cambria and Clearfield, Pennsylvania. While noninterest costs are expected to increase with the growth of these new ventures, they should provide growth in earning assets to offset these costs in the future.

County National Bank (the “Bank”), the principal subsidiary of CNB Financial Corporation, has filed an application to convert from a national banking charter to a state banking charter during October of 2006. Following the conversion, which is anticipated by year end 2006, the Bank will change its name to CNB Bank. The primary purpose for this change in charter is to provide the Bank greater flexibility in executing its ongoing strategy of growth and expansion as well as recognize significant annual savings in assessment fees.

Management concentrates on return on average equity and earnings per share evaluations, plus other methods to measure and direct the performance of the Corporation. While past results are not an indication of future earnings, we feel the Corporation is positioned to enhance performance of normal operations through the remainder of 2006.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting and reporting policies of CNB Financial Corporation are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and conform to general practices within the financial services industry. Accounting and reporting practices for the allowance for loan losses and fair value of securities are deemed critical since they involve the use of estimates and require significant management judgments. Application of assumptions different than those used by management could result in material changes in CNB Financial Corporation’s financial position or results of operations. Note 1 ( Summary of Significant Accounting Policies), Note 3 (Securities), and Note 5 (Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses), of the 2005 Annual Report and 10-K, provide detail with regard to the Corporation’s accounting for the allowance for loan losses and fair value of securities. There have been no significant changes in the application of accounting policies since December 31, 2005 other than the adoption of SFAS No. 123R as mentioned in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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

Certain statements contained in this report that are not historical facts are forward looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. When used herein, the terms “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “believes,” “estimate,” “projected,” “forecast,” “should,” or “gravitate to” and similar expressions as they relate to CNB Financial Corporation or its management are intended to identify such forward looking statements. CNB Financial Corporation’s actual results, performance or achievements may materially differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause or contribute to such material differences include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, interest rate environment, competitive conditions in the financial services industry, changes in law, governmental policies and regulations, and rapidly changing technology affecting financial services.

ITEM 3

QUANTITATIVE & QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments due to changes in interest rates, exchange rates, and equity prices. As a financial institution, the Corporation is primarily sensitive to the interest rate risk component. Changes in interest rates will affect the levels of income and expense recorded on a large portion of the Bank’s assets and liabilities. Additionally, such fluctuations in interest rates will

 

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impact the market value of all interest sensitive assets. The Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO) is responsible for reviewing the interest rate sensitivity position and establishing policies to control exposure to interest rate fluctuations. The primary goal established by this policy is to increase total income within acceptable risk limits.

The corporation monitors interest rate risk through the use of two models: earnings simulation and static gap. Each model standing alone has limitations, however taken together they represent a reasonable view of the Corporation’s interest rate risk position. The following discussion provides a summary of our analysis at June 30, 2006 which is the most recent data available at the time of this filing.

STATIC GAP: Gap analysis is intended to provide an approximation of projected repricing of assets and liabilities at a point in time on the basis of stated maturities, prepayments, and scheduled interest rate adjustments within selected time intervals. A gap is defined as the difference between the principal amount of assets and liabilities which reprice within those time intervals. The cumulative one year gap at June 30, 2006 was (0.71)% of total earning assets compared to policy guidelines of plus or minus 15.0%.

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

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

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

The model makes various assumptions about cash flows and reinvestments of these cash flows in the different rate environments. Generally, repayments, maturities and calls are assumed to be reinvested in like instruments and no significant change in the balance sheet mix is assumed. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates which would produce significant differences in the calculated projected change in income. The limits stated above do not necessarily represent measures that would be taken by management in order to stabilize income results. The instruments on the balance sheet do react at different speeds to various changes in interest rates as discussed under Static Gap. In addition, there are strategies available to management that minimize the decline in income caused by a rapid rise in interest rates.

The following table below summarizes the information from the interest rate risk measures reflecting rate sensitive assets to rate sensitive liabilities at June 30, 2006:

 

     June 30, 2006  

Static 1-Yr. Cumulative Gap

   (0.71 )%

Earnings Simulation

  

-200 bps vs. Stable Rate

   3.89 %

+200 bps vs. Stable Rate

   (3.29 )%

The interest rate sensitivity position at June 30, 2006 was liability sensitive in the short-term. Management measures the potential impact of significant changes in interest rates on both earnings and equity. By the use of computer generated models, the potential impact of these changes has been determined to be acceptable with modest affects on net income and equity given an interest rate shock of an increase or decrease in rates of 2.0%. We continue to monitor the interest rate sensitivity through the ALCO and use the data to make strategic decisions.

 

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ITEM 4

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

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

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - None
ITEM 1A.   RISK FACTORS – There have been no material changes to the factors disclosed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.
ITEM 2.   UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Period

  

Total Number

of Shares (or

Units)

Purchased

  

Average

Price Paid

per Share

(or Unit)

  

Total Number of

Shares (or Units)

Purchased as Part

of Publicly

Announced Plans

or Programs

  

Maximum Number (or

Approximate Dollar

Value) of Shares (or

Units) that May Yet Be

Purchased Under the

Plans or Programs

7/1/06 to

7/31/06

   207    $ 13.81    —      214,769

8/1/06 to

8/31/06

   23,147      13.90    22,800    191,969

9/1/06 to

9/30/06

   4,546      13.90    4,500    187,469
               

Total

   27,900    $ 13.90    27,300   
                   

Purchases not made in conjunction with the Publicly Announced Plan were made to facilitate employee benefit plans in the form of a 401(k).

 

ITEM 3.   DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES -None
ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS – None
ITEM 5.   OTHER INFORMATION - None
ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS
  EXHIBIT 31.1   CEO Certification
  EXHIBIT 31.2   Principal Financial Officer Certification
  EXHIBIT 32   Section 1350 Certifications

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

   

CNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

   

(Registrant)

DATE: November 8, 2006    

/s/ William F. Falger

    William F. Falger
    President and Director
    (Principal Executive Officer)
DATE: November 8, 2006    

/s/ Charles R. Guarino

    Charles R. Guarino
    Treasurer
    (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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