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CVB FINANCIAL CORP - Quarter Report: 2009 June (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009
or
     
o   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: 0-10140
CVB FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
California
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization)
 
95-3629339
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
701 North Haven Ave, Suite 350, Ontario, California
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  91764
(Zip Code)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (909) 980-4030
     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 þ     No o
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes o     No o
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, non-accelerated filer or smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer þ Accelerated filer o  Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company o
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o     No þ
     Number of shares of common stock of the registrant: 105,981,511 outstanding as of August 4, 2009.
 
 

 


 

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2009 QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
Dollar amounts in thousands
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2009     2008  
ASSETS
               
Cash and due from banks
  $ 221,242     $ 95,297  
 
               
Investment securities available-for-sale
    2,271,393       2,493,476  
Investment securities held-to-maturity
    6,347       6,867  
Interest-bearing balances due from depository institutions
    1,785       285  
Investment in stock of Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)
    93,240       93,240  
 
               
Loans and lease finance receivables
    3,614,756       3,736,838  
Allowance for credit losses
    (74,755 )     (53,960 )
 
           
Net Loans and lease finance receivables
    3,540,001       3,682,878  
 
           
 
               
Total earning assets
    5,912,766       6,276,746  
Premises and equipment, net
    42,838       44,420  
Bank owned life insurance
    108,045       106,366  
Accrued interest receivable
    26,320       28,519  
Intangibles
    9,497       11,020  
Goodwill
    55,097       55,097  
Other assets
    39,092       32,186  
 
           
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 6,414,897     $ 6,649,651  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
 
               
Liabilities:
               
Deposits:
               
Noninterest-bearing
  $ 1,420,535     $ 1,334,248  
Interest-bearing
    2,562,685       2,173,908  
 
           
Total deposits
    3,983,220       3,508,156  
Demand Note to U.S. Treasury
    8,995       5,373  
Repurchase agreements
    676,111       607,813  
Borrowings .
    955,000       1,737,660  
Accrued interest payable
    8,559       9,741  
Deferred compensation
    9,156       8,985  
Junior subordinated debentures
    115,055       115,055  
Other liabilities
    35,425       41,976  
 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    5,791,521       6,034,759  
 
           
 
               
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
               
 
               
Stockholders’ Equity:
               
Preferred stock, authorized, 20,000,000 shares without par; issued and outstanding 130,000 (2008)
    122,219       121,508  
Common stock, authorized, 122,070,312 shares without par; issued and outstanding 83,326,511 (2009) and 83,270,263 (2008)
    365,594       364,469  
Retained earnings
    111,089       100,184  
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
    24,474       28,731  
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    623,376       614,892  
 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 6,414,897     $ 6,649,651  
 
           
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(unaudited)
Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share
                                 
    For the Three Months     For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
Interest income:
                               
Loans, including fees
  $ 49,771     $ 52,211     $ 99,296     $ 106,257  
Investment securities:
                               
Taxable
    19,134       22,430       41,570       43,306  
Tax-preferred
    6,815       7,111       13,811       14,299  
 
                       
Total investment income
    25,949       29,541       55,381       57,605  
Dividends from FHLB stock
          1,205             2,299  
Federal funds sold and Interest bearing deposits with other institutions
    55       12       59       27  
 
                       
Total interest income
    75,775       82,969       154,736       166,188  
Interest expense:
                               
Deposits
    6,439       8,537       13,029       20,816  
Borrowings
    14,212       24,235       30,102       49,187  
Junior subordinated debentures
    1,029       1,714       2,219       3,573  
 
                       
Total interest expense
    21,680       34,486       45,350       73,576  
 
                       
Net interest income before provision for credit losses
    54,095       48,483       109,386       92,612  
Provision for credit losses
    20,000       3,000       42,000       4,700  
 
                       
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
    34,095       45,483       67,386       87,912  
 
                       
Other operating income:
                               
Service charges on deposit accounts
    3,643       3,807       7,360       7,552  
Trust and Investment Services
    1,604       1,975       3,265       3,888  
Bankcard services
    586       618       1,120       1,199  
BOLI income
    659       1,146       1,396       2,218  
Other
    598       1,156       1,377       1,986  
Gain on sale of securities, net
    12,619             21,548        
 
                       
Total other operating income
    19,709       8,702       36,066       16,843  
 
                       
Other operating expenses:
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    15,376       15,501       31,196       31,044  
Occupancy and Equipment
    4,421       5,099       8,870       9,619  
Professional services
    1,658       1,874       3,352       3,415  
Amortization of intangibles
    734       898       1,523       1,796  
Other
    10,790       7,006       19,435       12,903  
 
                       
Total other operating expenses
    32,979       30,378       64,376       58,777  
 
                       
Earnings before income taxes
    20,825       23,807       39,076       45,978  
Income taxes
    4,964       6,655       10,048       12,642  
 
                       
Net earnings
  $ 15,861     $ 17,152     $ 29,028     $ 33,336  
Preferred stock dividend and other reductions
    2,000       23       3,993       44  
 
                       
Net earnings allocated to common shareholders
  $ 13,861     $ 17,129     $ 25,035     $ 33,292  
 
                       
 
                               
Comprehensive income
  $ 5,329     $ (11,338 )   $ 24,771     $ 23,488  
 
                       
 
                               
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.17     $ 0.21     $ 0.30     $ 0.40  
 
                       
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.17     $ 0.21     $ 0.30     $ 0.40  
 
                       
 
                               
Cash dividends per common share
  $ 0.085     $ 0.085     $ 0.17     $ 0.17  
 
                       
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
Amounts and shares in thousands
                                                         
                                    Accumulated              
    Common                             Other              
    Shares     Preferred     Common     Retained     Comprehensive     Comprehensive        
    Outstanding     Stock     Stock     Earnings     Income     Income     Total  
 
                                                       
Balance January 1, 2009
    83,270     $ 121,508     $ 364,469     $ 100,184     $ 28,731             $ 614,892  
Issuance of common stock
    56               280                               280  
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
                    62                               62  
Stock-based Compensation Expense
                    783                               783  
Cash dividends declared
                                                       
Common ($0.17 per share)
                            (14,162 )                     (14,162 )
Preferred
                            (3,250 )                     (3,250 )
Amortization of preferred stock discount
            711               (711 )                      
Comprehensive income:
                                                       
Net earnings
                            29,028             $ 29,028       29,028  
Other comprehensive loss:
                                                       
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, net
                                    (4,257 )     (4,257 )     (4,257 )
 
                                                     
Comprehensive income
                                          $ 24,771          
 
                                         
Balance June 30, 2009
    83,326       122,219     $ 365,594     $ 111,089     $ 24,474             $ 623,376  
 
                                           
                                                 
                            Accumulated              
    Common                     Other              
    Shares     Common     Retained     Comprehensive     Comprehensive        
    Outstanding     Stock     Earnings     Loss     Income     Total  
 
                                               
Balance January 1, 2008
    83,165     $ 354,249     $ 66,569     $ 4,130             $ 424,948  
Issuance of common stock
    127       328                               328  
Repurchase of common stock
    (71 )     (650 )                             (650 )
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
            101                               101  
Stock-based Compensation Expense
            701                               701  
Adoption of EITF 06-4 Split Dollar Life Insurance
                    (571 )                     (571 )
Cash dividends ($0.17 per share)
                    (14,151 )                     (14,151 )
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net earnings
                    33,336             $ 33,336       33,336  
Other comprehensive loss:
                                               
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, net
                            (9,848 )     (9,848 )     (9,848 )
 
                                             
Comprehensive income
                                  $ 23,488          
 
                                   
Balance June 30, 2008
    83,221     $ 354,729     $ 85,183     $ (5,718 )           $ 434,194  
 
                                     
                 
    At June 30,  
    2009     2008  
Disclosure of reclassification amount
               
Unrealized loss on securities arising during the period
  $ (7,339 )   $ (16,980 )
Tax benefit
    3,082       7,132  
 
           
Net unrealized loss on securities
  $ (4,257 )   $ (9,848 )
 
           
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
Dollar amounts in thousands
                 
    For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,  
    2009     2008  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Interest and dividends received
  $ 155,769     $ 165,547  
Service charges and other fees received
    14,494       16,834  
Interest paid
    (46,533 )     (74,990 )
Cash paid to vendors and employees
    (59,257 )     (59,221 )
Income taxes paid
    (23,386 )     (8,846 )
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    41,087       39,324  
 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from sales of investment securities
    440,343        
Proceeds from repayment of investment securities
    210,361       182,420  
Proceeds from maturity of investment securities
    46,417       21,320  
Purchases of investment securities
    (462,387 )     (328,114 )
Purchases of FHLB stock
          (11,944 )
Net decrease/(increase) in loans and lease finance receivables
    95,787       (19,196 )
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment
    216       67  
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
    9,413        
Purchase of premises and equipment
    (2,172 )     (2,165 )
Other, net
    (375 )     (28 )
 
           
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
    337,603       (157,640 )
 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net increase/(decrease) in transaction deposits
    276,273       (83,903 )
Net increase/(decrease) in time deposits
    198,791       (66,813 )
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
          300,000  
Repayment of advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
    (600,000 )     (50,000 )
Net decrease in other borrowings
    (179,037 )     (9,113 )
Net increase in repurchase agreements
    68,298       63,997  
Cash dividends on preferred stock
    (3,250 )      
Cash dividends on common stock
    (14,162 )     (14,151 )
Repurchase of common stock
          (650 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    280       328  
Tax benefit related to exercise of stock options
    62       101  
 
           
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities
    (252,745 )     139,796  
 
           
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    125,945       21,480  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
    95,297       89,486  
 
           
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
  $ 221,242     $ 110,966  
 
           
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(unaudited)
Dollar amounts in thousands
                 
    For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,  
    2009     2008  
RECONCILIATION OF NET EARNINGS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net earnings
  $ 29,028     $ 33,336  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Gain on sale of investment securities
    (21,548 )      
Loss on sale of premises and equipment
    57       46  
Income from bank owned life insurance
    (1,396 )     (2,218 )
Net amortization of premiums on investment securities
    579       845  
Provisions for credit losses
    42,000       4,700  
Stock-based compensation
    783       701  
Depreciation and amortization
    5,002       5,568  
Change in accrued interest receivable
    2,199       1,084  
Change in accrued interest payable
    (1,182 )     (1,415 )
Change in other assets and liabilities
    (14,435 )     (3,323 )
 
           
Total adjustments
    12,059       5,988  
 
           
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  $ 41,087     $ 39,324  
 
           
 
               
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Transfer from loans to Other Real Estate Owned (OREO)
  $ 7,644     $ 1,137  
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
     The accompanying condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements and notes thereto have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for Form 10-Q and conform to practices within the banking industry and include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial reporting. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, accounting policies and financial notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments), which are necessary for a fair presentation of financial results for the interim periods presented. A summary of the significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements follows.
     Principles of Consolidation — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CVB Financial Corp. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary: Citizens Business Bank (the “Bank”) after elimination of all intercompany transactions and balances. The Company also has three inactive subsidiaries: CVB Ventures, Inc.; Chino Valley Bancorp; and Orange National Bancorp. The Company is also the common stockholder of CVB Statutory Trust I, CVB Statutory Trust II, CVB Statutory Trust III and FCB Trust II. CVB Statutory Trusts I and II were created in December 2003 and CVB Statutory Trust III was created in January 2006 to issue trust preferred securities in order to raise capital for the Company. The Company acquired FCB Trust II through the acquisition of First Coastal Bancshares (“FCB”). In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46R “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (“FIN No. 46R”), these trusts do not meet the criteria for consolidation.
     Nature of Operations — The Company’s primary operations are related to traditional banking activities, including the acceptance of deposits and the lending and investing of money through the operations of the Bank. The Bank also provides automobile and equipment leasing to customers through its Citizens Financial Services Division and trust services to customers through its CitizensTrust Division. The Bank’s customers consist primarily of small to mid-sized businesses and individuals located in San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Orange County, Los Angeles County, Madera County, Fresno County, Tulare County, Kern County and San Joaquin County. The Bank operates 41 Business Financial Centers and 5 Commercial Banking Centers with its headquarters located in the city of Ontario.
     The Company’s operating business units have been combined into two main segments: (i) Business Financial and Commercial Banking Centers and (ii) Treasury. Business Financial and Commercial Banking Centers (branches) are comprised of loans, deposits, and products and services the Bank offers to the majority of its customers. The other segment is Treasury, which manages the investment portfolio of the Company. The Company’s remaining centralized functions and eliminations of inter-segment amounts have been aggregated and included in “Other.”
     The internal reporting of the Company considers all business units. Funds are allocated to each business unit based on its need to fund assets (use of funds) or its need to invest funds (source of funds). Net income is determined based on the actual net income of the business unit plus the allocated income or

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expense based on the sources and uses of funds for each business unit. Non-interest income and non-interest expense are those items directly attributable to a business unit.
     Cash and due from banks — Cash on hand, cash items in the process of collection, and amounts due from correspondent banks and the Federal Reserve Bank are included in Cash and due from banks.
     Investment Securities — The Company classifies as held-to-maturity those debt securities that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. Securities classified as trading are those securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term. All other debt and equity securities are classified as available-for-sale. Securities held-to-maturity are accounted for at cost and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Trading securities are accounted for at fair value with the unrealized gains and losses being included in current earnings. Available-for-sale securities are accounted for at fair value, with the net unrealized gains and losses, net of income tax effects, presented as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized in earnings at the time of sale and are determined on a specific-identification basis. Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the effective-yield method over the terms of the securities. For mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”), the amortization or accretion is based on estimated average lives of the securities. The lives of these securities can fluctuate based on the amount of prepayments received on the underlying collateral of the securities. The Company’s investment in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock is carried at cost.
     At each reporting date, securities are assessed to determine whether there is an other-than-temporary impairment. Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted FSP FAS 115-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments,” which amended SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” by changing the amount of an other-than-temporary impairment that is recognized in earnings when there are credit losses on a debt security for which management does not intend to sell and for which it is more-likely-than-not that the Company will not have to sell prior to recovery of the noncredit impairment. In those situations, the portion of the total impairment that is attributable to the credit loss would be recognized in earnings, and the remaining difference between the debt security’s amortized cost and its fair value would be included in other comprehensive income.
     Loans and Lease Finance Receivables — Loans and lease finance receivables are reported at the principal amount outstanding, less deferred net loan origination fees. Interest on loans and lease finance receivables is credited to income based on the principal amount outstanding. Interest income is not recognized on loans and lease finance receivables when collection of interest is deemed by management to be doubtful. In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into commitments to extend credit to its customers. These commitments are not reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As of June 30, 2009, the Company had entered into commitments with certain customers amounting to $583.5 million compared to $642.7 million at December 31, 2008. Letters of credit at June 30, 2009, and December 31, 2008, were $63.2 million and $63.1 million, respectively.
     The Bank receives collateral to support loans, lease finance receivables, and commitments to extend credit for which collateral is deemed necessary. The most significant categories of collateral are real estate, principally commercial and industrial income-producing properties, real estate mortgages, and assets utilized in agribusiness.
     Nonrefundable fees and direct costs associated with the origination or purchase of loans are deferred and netted against outstanding loan balances. The deferred net loan fees and costs are recognized in interest income over the loan term using the effective-yield method.
     Provision and Allowance for Credit Losses — The determination of the balance in the allowance for credit losses is based on an analysis of the loan and lease finance receivables portfolio using a systematic methodology and reflects an amount that, in management’s judgment, is adequate to provide for probable

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credit losses inherent in the portfolio, after giving consideration to the character of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions, past credit loss experience, and such other factors that would deserve current recognition in estimating inherent credit losses. The estimate is reviewed quarterly by the Board of Directors and management and periodically by various regulatory entities and, as adjustments become necessary, they are reported in earnings in the periods in which they become known. The provision for credit losses is charged to expense. During the first six months of 2009, we recorded a provision for credit losses of $42.0 million. The allowance for credit losses was $74.8 million as of June 30, 2009.
     In addition to the allowance for credit losses, the Company also has a reserve for undisbursed commitments for loans and letters of credit. This reserve is carried in the liabilities section of the balance sheet in other liabilities. Provisions to this reserve are included in other expense. For the first six months of 2009, the Company recorded an increase of $1.4 million in the reserve for undisbursed commitments. As of June 30, 2009, the balance in this reserve was $5.5 million.
     A loan for which collection of principal and interest according to its original terms is not probable is considered to be impaired. The Company’s policy is to record a specific valuation allowance, which is included in the allowance for credit losses, or charge off that portion of an impaired loan that exceeds its fair value. Fair value is usually based on the value of underlying collateral.
     At June 30, 2009, the Company had impaired loans of $53.8 million. Of this amount, $17.4 million consisted of non-accrual residential construction and land loans, $21.3 million in non-accrual commercial construction loans, $4.6 million of non-accrual single family mortgage loans, $7.0 million of non-accrual commercial real estate loans, $859,000 of non-accrual commercial and industrial loans, $115,000 of non-accrual consumer loans and one loan of $2.5 million whose terms were modified in a troubled debt restructure. The impaired loans of $53.8 million, net of $21.9 million in charge-offs, are supported by collateral with a fair value less selling costs, net of prior liens, of $52.7 million. The amount of specific reserve for these loans was $1.0 million at June 30, 2009. At December 31, 2008, the Bank had classified as impaired, loans with a balance of $20.2 million.
     Premises and Equipment — Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation, which is provided for in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives using the straight-line method. Properties under capital lease and leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of estimated economic lives of 15 years or the initial terms of the leases. Estimated lives are 3 to 5 years for computer and equipment, 5 to 7 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment, and 15 to 40 years for buildings and improvements. Long-lived assets are reviewed periodically for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The existence of impairment is based on undiscounted cash flows. To the extent impairment exists, the impairment is calculated as the difference in fair value of assets and their carrying value. The impairment loss, if any, would be recorded in noninterest expense.
     Other Real Estate Owned — Other real estate owned (“OREO”) represents real estate acquired through foreclosure in satisfaction of commercial and real estate loans and is stated at fair value, minus estimated costs to sell (fair value at time of foreclosure). Loan balances in excess of fair value of the real estate acquired at the date of acquisition are charged against the allowance for credit losses. Any subsequent operating expenses or income, reduction in estimated values, and gains or losses on disposition of such properties are charged to current operations.
     Business Combinations and Intangible Assets — The Company has engaged in the acquisition of financial institutions and the assumption of deposits and purchase of assets from other financial institutions in its market area. The Company has paid premiums on certain transactions, and such premiums are recorded as intangible assets, in the form of goodwill or other intangible assets. In accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, goodwill is not being amortized whereas identifiable intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their useful lives. On an annual basis, the Company tests goodwill and intangible assets for impairment.

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The Company completed its annual impairment test as of July 1, 2009; there was no impairment of goodwill.
     At June 30, 2009 goodwill was $55.1 million. As of June 30, 2009, intangible assets that continue to be subject to amortization include core deposit premiums of $9.5 million (net of $17.6 million of accumulated amortization). Amortization expense for such intangible assets was $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Estimated amortization expense, for the remainder of 2009 is expected to be $1.5 million. Estimated amortization expense, for the succeeding five fiscal years is $2.9 million for year one, $2.8 million for year two, $1.6 million for year three, $627,000 for year four and $26,000 for year five. The weighted average remaining life of intangible assets is approximately 2.6 years.
     Bank Owned Life Insurance — The Bank invests in Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI). BOLI involves the purchasing of life insurance by the Bank on a select group of employees. The Bank is the owner and beneficiary of these policies. BOLI is recorded as an asset at cash surrender value. Increases in the cash value of these policies, as well as insurance proceeds received, are recorded in other non-interest income and are not subject to income tax.
     As of January 1, 2008, the Company adopted EITF 06-4, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements.” EITF 06-4 requires that for a split-dollar life insurance arrangement, an employer should recognize a liability for future benefits in accordance with SFAS 106, “Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions” or APB Opinion No. 12, “Omnibus Opinion — 1967.” The adoption did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. The cumulative effect of the adoption was recorded in equity.
     Income Taxes — Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Future realization of deferred tax assets ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character (for example, ordinary income or capital gain) within the carryback or carryforward periods available under the tax law. Based on historical and future expected taxable earnings and available strategies, the Company considers the future realization of these deferred tax assets more likely than not.
     The Company adopted FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return and provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in the financial statements only if, based on its merits, the position is more likely than not to be sustained on audit by the taxing authorities. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recorded as part of other operating expense.
     Earnings per Common Share — The Company calculates earnings per common share (“EPS”) using the two-class method in accordance with FSP EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities (“FSP 03-6-1”), effective January 1, 2009 with retrospective application to all prior-period earnings per share data presented. There was no impact to prior period earnings per share. The two-class method requires the Company to present EPS as if all of the earnings for the period are distributed to common shareholders and any participating securities, regardless of whether any actual dividends or distributions are made. Under FSP 03-6-1, all outstanding unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends are considered participating securities. The Company grants restricted shares under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan that qualify as participating securities. Restricted shares issued under this plan are entitled to dividends at the same rate as common stock.

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     Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing income allocated to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period. The computation of diluted earnings per common share considers the number of tax-effected shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of outstanding common stock options. Share and per share amounts have been retroactively restated to give effect to all stock dividends and splits. The number of shares outstanding at June 30, 2009 was 83,326,511. The tables below presents the reconciliation of earnings per share for the periods indicated.
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                 
    For the six months     For the three months  
    ended June 30,     ended June 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
     
Earnings per common share
                               
Net earnings
  $ 29,028     $ 33,336     $ 15,861     $ 17,152  
Less: Dividends on preferred stock and discount amortization
    3,961             1,983        
 
                       
Net earnings available to common shareholders
  $ 25,067     $ 33,336     $ 13,878     $ 17,152  
 
                       
Less: Net earnings allocated to restricted stock
    32       44       17       23  
 
                       
Net earnings allocated to common shareholders (numerator)
  $ 25,035     $ 33,292     $ 13,861     $ 17,129  
     
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (denominator)
    83,199       83,128       83,222       83,105  
Earnings per common share (1)
  $ 0.30     $ 0.40     $ 0.17     $ 0.21  
     
 
                               
Diluted earnings per common share
                               
Net income allocated to common shareholders (numerator)
  $ 25,035     $ 33,292     $ 13,861     $ 17,129  
     
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
    83,199       83,128       83,222       83,105  
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of outstanding options
    100       328       69       373  
                   
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (denominator)
    83,299       83,456       83,291       83,478  
Diluted earnings per common share (1)
  $ 0.30     $ 0.40     $ 0.17     $ 0.21  
     
 
(1)   Of the decrease in earnings and diluted earnings per common share for each period presented, half is due to the preferred stock dividend and discount amortization
     Stock-Based Compensation — At June 30, 2009, the Company has three stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 15 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.
     Derivative Financial Instruments — The Company accounts for derivatives in accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended and interpreted, and SFAS 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. Pursuant to the requirements of SFAS No. 133, all derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, are to be recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. For derivatives designated as fair value hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item related to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. Changes in fair value of derivatives designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges, to the extent they are effective as hedges, are recorded in “Other Comprehensive Income,” net of deferred taxes and are subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. Any hedge ineffectiveness would be recognized in the income statement line item pertaining to the hedged item.
     Statement of Cash Flows — Cash and cash equivalents as reported in the statements of cash flows include cash and due from banks. Cash flows from loans and deposits are reported net.
     CitizensTrust — This division provides trust, investment and brokerage related services, as well as financial, estate and business succession planning services. The Company maintains funds in trust for customers. CitizensTrust has approximately $1.6 billion in assets under administration, including $750.4

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million in assets under management. The amount of these funds and the related liability have not been recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets because they are not assets or liabilities of the Bank or Company, with the exception of any funds held on deposit with the Bank.
     Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements — 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 disclosures 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. A material estimate that is particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relates to the determination of the allowance for credit losses. Other significant estimates which may be subject to change include fair value disclosures, impairment of investments and goodwill, and valuation of deferred tax assets, other intangibles and OREO.
     Recent Accounting Pronouncements — On July 1, 2009, the FASB issued Statement No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,” which will become the exclusive authoritative reference for nongovernmental U.S. GAAP for use in financial statement. The contents of the Codification will carry the same level of authority, eliminating the four-level GAAP hierarchy previously set forth in Statement 162. The Codification will supersede all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become non-authoritative. SFAS No. 168 will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 168 to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
     On May 28, 2009, the FASB issued Statement No. 165, “Subsequent Events,” which requires management to evaluate subsequent events through the date the financial statements are either issued or available to be issued. Companies are required to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. SFAS No. 165 is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of SFAS 165 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
     Shareholder Rights Plan — The Company has a shareholder rights plan designed to maximize long-term value and to protect shareholders from improper takeover tactics and takeover bids which are not fair to all shareholders. In accordance with the plan, preferred share purchase rights were distributed as a dividend at the rate of one right to purchase one one-thousandth of a share of the Company’s Series A Participating Preferred Stock at an initial exercise price of $50.00 (subject to adjustment as described in the terms of the plan) upon the occurrence of certain triggering events. For additional information concerning this plan, see Note 11 to Consolidated Financial Statements, “Commitments and Contingencies” contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
     Other Contingencies — In the ordinary course of business, the Company becomes involved in litigation. Based upon the Company’s internal records and discussions with legal counsel, the Company records reserves for estimates of the probable outcome of all cases brought against them. At June 30, 2009, the Company does not have any litigation reserves and is not aware of any material pending legal action or complaints asserted against the Company.
2. INVESTMENTS
     The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities are shown below. The majority of securities held are publicly traded, and the estimated fair values were obtained from an independent pricing service based upon market quotes.

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Table 3 — Composition of Investment Securities
                                         
    June 30, 2009  
            Gross     Gross                
            Unrealized     Unrealized                
    Amortized     Holding     Holding             Total  
    Cost     Gain     Loss     Fair Value     Percent  
    (Amounts in thousands)  
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:
                                       
Government agency & government-sponsored enterprises
    21,199       336       (31 )     21,504       0.95 %
Mortgage-backed securities
    836,029       20,987       (1,310 )     855,706       37.67 %
CMO’s / REMIC’s
    721,100       17,451       (1,828 )     736,723       32.43 %
Municipal bonds
    650,868       13,228       (6,636 )     657,460       28.95 %
 
                             
Total Investment Securities
  $ 2,229,196     $ 52,002     $ (9,805 )   $ 2,271,393       100.00 %
 
                             
 
                                       
                                         
    December 31, 2008  
            Gross     Gross                
            Unrealized     Unrealized                
    Amortized     Holding     Holding             Total  
    Cost     Gain     Loss     Fair Value     Percent  
    (Amounts in thousands)  
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:
                                       
Government agency & government-sponsored enterprises
    27,105       673             27,778       1.11 %
Mortgage-backed securities
    1,150,650       33,836       (1 )     1,184,485       47.50 %
CMO’s / REMIC’s
    591,531       9,855       (4,595 )     596,791       23.94 %
Municipal bonds
    674,655       16,704       (6,937 )     684,422       27.45 %
 
                             
Total Investment Securities
  $ 2,443,941     $ 61,068     $ (11,533 )   $ 2,493,476       100.00 %
 
                             
     Approximately 69% of the available-for-sale portfolio represents securities issued by the U.S government or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, which guarantee payment of principal and interest.
     The remaining CMO/REMICs are backed by agency-pooled collateral or whole loan collateral. All non-agency available-for-sale CMO/REMIC issues held are rated investment grade or better by either Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s, as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
     Gross realized gains were $21.5 million and $12.6 million for the six and three months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. There were no realized gains or losses during the same periods ended June 30, 2008.

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Composition of the Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses of Securities:
                                                 
    June 30, 2009  
    Less than 12 months     12 months or longer     Total  
            Gross             Gross             Gross  
            Unrealized             Unrealized             Unrealized  
            Holding             Holding             Holding  
Description of Securities   Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  
    (amounts in thousands)  
Held-To-Maturity
                                               
CMO
  $     $     $ 4,365     $ 1,982     $ 4,365     $ 1,982  
 
                                   
Available-for-Sale
                                               
Government agency
  $ 9,069     $ 31     $     $     $ 9,069     $ 31  
Mortgage-backed securities
    109,252       1,310                   109,252       1,310  
CMO/REMICs
    162,816       1,211       42,209       617       205,025       1,828  
Municipal bonds
    179,486       3,921       44,689       2,715       224,175       6,636  
 
                                   
 
  $ 460,623     $ 6,473     $ 86,898     $ 3,332     $ 547,521     $ 9,805  
 
                                   
                                                 
    December 31, 2008  
    Less than 12 months     12 months or longer     Total  
            Gross             Gross             Gross  
            Unrealized             Unrealized             Unrealized  
            Holding             Holding             Holding  
Description of Securities   Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  
    (amounts in thousands)  
Held-To-Maturity
                                               
CMO
  $ 4,770     $ 2,097     $     $     $ 4,770     $ 2,097  
 
                                   
Available-for-Sale
                                               
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 265     $     $ 13,903     $ 1     $ 14,168     $ 1  
CMO/REMICs
    163,036       4,542       1,853       53       164,889       4,595  
Municipal bonds
    159,370       5,341       37,994       1,596       197,364       6,937  
 
                                   
 
  $ 322,671     $ 9,883     $ 53,750     $ 1,650     $ 376,421     $ 11,533  
 
                                   
     The tables above show the Company’s investment securities’ gross unrealized losses and fair value by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008. The Company has reviewed individual securities to determine whether a decline in fair value below the amortized cost is other-than-temporary.
     The following summarizes our analysis of these securities and the unrealized losses. This assessment was based on the following factors: i) the length of the time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost; ii) adverse condition specifically related to the security, an industry, or a geographic area and whether or not the Company expects to recover the entire amortized cost, iii) historical and implied volatility of the fair value of the security; iv) the payment structure of the security and the likelihood of the issuer being able to make payments in the future; v.) failure of the issuer of the security to make scheduled interest or principal payments, vi) any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and vii) recoveries or additional declines in fair value subsequent to the balance sheet date.
     CMO Held-to-Maturity — We have one investment security classified as held-to-maturity. This security was issued by Countrywide Financial and is collateralized by Alt-A mortgages. The mortgages are primarily fixed-rate, 30-year loans, originated in early 2006 with average FICO scores of 715 and an average LTV of 71% at origination. The security was a senior security in the securitization, was rated triple AAA at origination and was supported by subordinate securities. This security is classified as held-to-maturity as we have both the intent and ability to hold this debt security to maturity as the amount of the security, $6.3 million, is not significant to our liquidity needs. We acquired this security in February 2008 at a price of 98.25%. The significant decline in the fair value of the security first appeared in August

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2008 as the current financial crisis in the markets occurred and the market for securities collateralized by Alt-A mortgages diminished.
     As of June 30, 2009, the unrealized loss on this security was $2.0 million and the fair value quoted on the security was 68% of the current par value. The security is rated non-investment grade. We evaluated the security for an other than temporary decline in fair value as of June 30, 2009 under the requirements of FSP 115-2 and FSP 124-2. We believe the decline in fair value below cost on the security is not other than temporary based on a detailed model of the securitization performed by an outside third party which indicates we will receive all of our book value on the security based on what we believe are the probable assumptions related to the housing market, the losses expected on the underlying mortgages, and the credit support available to the security, as well as, all other information available on the security and underlying collateral. Because the Company does not intend to sell this investment and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell this investment before recovery of it’s amortized cost, which may be at maturity, management does not consider these investments to be other than temporarily impaired at June 30, 2009.
     Government Agency — The government agency bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of Agencies of the U.S. Government. These securities are bullet securities, that is, they have a defined maturity date on which the principal is paid. The contractual term of these investments provides that the Bank will receive the face value of the bond at maturity which will equal the amortized cost of the bond. Interest is received throughout the life of the security. There was no loss greater than 12 months on these securities at June 30, 2009.
     Mortgaged-Backed Securities and CMO/REMICs — Almost all of the mortgage-backed and CMO/REMICs securities are issued by the government-sponsored enterprises such as Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These securities are collateralized or backed by the underlying residential mortgages. All mortgage-backed securities are rated investment grade with average life of approximately 3.3 years. The contractual cash flows of 97.5% of these investments are guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored agencies. The remaining 2.5% are issued by banks. Accordingly, it is expected the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the bonds. The unrealized loss greater than 12 months on these securities at June 30, 2009 is $617,000. This loss is comprised of bonds issued by non-government sponsored enterprises such as financial institutions with a loss of $528,000 and two FHLMC securities with a loss of $89,000. Because we believe the decline in fair value is attributable to the changes in interest rates and not credit quality and because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized costs, which may be at maturity, management does not consider these investments to be other than temporarily impaired at June 30, 2009.
     Municipal Bonds — Ninety-six percent of our $657.5 million municipal bond portfolio contains securities which have an underlying rating of investment grade. The majority of our municipal bonds are insured by the largest bond insurance companies with maturities of approximately 6.9 years. The unrealized loss greater than 12 months on these securities at June 30, 2009 is $2.7 million. As with the other securities in the portfolio, we believe this loss is due to the interest rate environment and not the credit risk of these securities. The Bank diversifies its holdings by owning selections of securities from different issuers and by holding securities from geographically diversified municipal issuers, thus reducing the Bank’s exposure to any single adverse event. Because the decline in fair value is attributable to the changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is more likely than not that the Bank will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of their amortized costs, which may be at maturity, management does not consider these investments to be other than temporarily impaired at June 30, 2009.
     We are continually monitoring the quality of our municipal bond portfolio in light of the current financial problems exhibited by certain monoline insurance companies. While most of our securities are insured by these companies, we feel that there is minimal risk of loss due to the problems these insurers

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are having. Many of the securities that would not be rated without insurance are pre-refunded and/or are general obligation bonds. Based on our monitoring of the municipal marketplace, to our knowledge, none of the municipalities are exhibiting financial problems that would lead us to believe there is a loss in any given security.
     Although we determined that these securities are not other-than-temporarily impaired, we will continue to monitor the portfolio in the light of economic, credit and market factors. In addition, we will look at the potential for improving the overall performance of the portfolio and the income of the Company. Accordingly, subsequent changes in some of these factors may indicate that we should sell some of these securities even though we have disclosed that we currently intend to hold these securities to maturity.
     At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, investment securities having an amortized cost of approximately $2.10 billion and $2.32 billion respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, short and long-term borrowings, and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.
     The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities at June 30, 2009, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Although mortgage-backed securities and CMO/REMICs have contractual maturities through 2038, expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay such obligations without penalty. Mortgage-backed securities and CMO/REMICs are included in maturity categories based upon estimated prepayment speeds.
                         
    Available-for-sale  
                    Weighted-  
    Amortized     Fair     Average  
    Cost     Value     Yield  
    (amounts in thousands)  
Due in one year or less
  $ 95,665     $ 97,337       5.02 %
Due after one year through five years
    1,238,886       1,272,939       4.55 %
Due after five years through ten years
    716,430       728,180       4.41 %
Due after ten years
    178,215       172,937       4.00 %
 
                   
 
  $ 2,229,196     $ 2,271,393       4.48 %
 
                   
          The investment in FHLB stock is periodically evaluated for impairment based on, among other things, the capital adequacy of the FHLB and its overall financial condition. No impairment losses have been recorded through June 30, 2009.
3. FAIR VALUE INFORMATION
     Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (FAS 157) for financial assets and liabilities. FAS 157 clarifies the definition of fair value, describes methods used to appropriately measure fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands fair value disclosure requirements. This statement applies whenever other accounting pronouncements require or permit fair value measurements.
     The fair value hierarchy under SFAS No. 157 prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels (Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3).
    Level 1 — Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
 
    Level 2 — Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

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    Level 3 — Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect the Company’s own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flows and similar techniques.
     Determination of Fair Value
     The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value and for estimating fair value for financial instruments not recorded at fair value (FAS 107 disclosures).
     Cash — The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents is considered to be a reasonable estimate of fair value.
     Investment securities available-for-sale - Investment securities available-for-sale are valued based upon quotes obtained from a reputable third-party pricing service. The service uses evaluated pricing applications and model processes. Market inputs, such as, benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data are considered as part of the evaluation. The inputs are related directly to the security being evaluated, or indirectly to a similarly situated security. Market assumptions and market data are utilized in the valuation models. Accordingly, the Company categorized its investment portfolio as a Level 2 valuation.
     Loans — The carrying amount of loans and lease finance receivables is their contractual amounts outstanding, reduced by deferred net loan origination fees and the allocable portion of the allowance for credit losses.
     The fair value of loans, other than loans on non-accrual status, was estimated by discounting the remaining contractual cash flows using the estimated current rate at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit risk characteristics and for the same remaining maturities, reduced by deferred net loan origination fees and the allocable portion of the allowance for credit losses. Accordingly, in determining the estimated current rate for discounting purposes, no adjustment has been made for any change in borrowers’ credit risks since the origination of such loans. Rather, the allocable portion of the allowance for credit losses is considered to provide for such changes in estimating fair value.
     The fair value of loans on non-accrual status has not been specifically estimated because it is not practicable to reasonably assess the credit risk adjustment that would be applied in the marketplace for such loans. As such, the estimated fair value of total loans at June 30, 2009 includes the carrying amount of non-accrual loans at each respective date, net of allowance for credit losses.
     Impaired loans and OREO are generally measured using the fair value of the underlying collateral, which is determined based on the most recent appraisal information received, less costs to sell. These loans fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Appraised values may be adjusted based on factors such as the changes in market conditions from the time of valuation. These loans fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
     The fair value of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit were not significant at June 30, 2009 as these instruments predominantly have adjustable terms and are of a short-term nature.
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through 30-year swap rates. The yield curve determines the valuations of the interest rate swaps. Accordingly, the swap is categorized as a Level 2 valuation.
     Deposits & Borrowings — The amounts payable to depositors for demand, savings, and money market accounts, and the demand note to the U.S. Treasury, and short-term borrowings are considered to be stated at fair value. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The fair value of long-term borrowings and junior subordinated debentures is estimated using the rates currently offered for borrowings of similar remaining maturities.
     Accrued Interest Receivable/Payable - The amounts of accrued interest receivable on loans and lease finance receivables and investments and accrued interest payable on deposits and borrowings are considered to be stated at fair value.
     The table below presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
Assets & Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
                                 
            Quoted Prices in     Significant        
            Active Markets     Other     Significant  
            for Identical     Observable     Unobservable  
    Carrying Value at     Assets     Inputs     Inputs  
(in thousands)   June 30, 2009     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
 
Description of Assets
                               
Investment Securities-AFS
  $ 2,271,393     $  —     $ 2,271,393     $  
Interest Rate Swaps
    4,438        —       4,438        
           
Total Assets
  $ 2,275,831     $     $ 2,275,831     $  
     
 
                               
Description of Liability
                               
           
Interest Rate Swaps
  $ 4,438     $     $ 4,438     $  
     
     We may be required to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. These adjustments to fair value usually result from application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets. For assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis that were still held in the balance sheet at quarter end, the following table provides the level of valuation assumptions used to determine each adjustment and the carrying value of the related assets at quarter end.
Assets & Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
                                         
            Quoted Prices in   Significant        
            Active Markets   Other   Significant   For the six
            for Identical   Observable   Unobservable   months ended
    Carrying Value at   Assets   Inputs   Inputs   June 30, 2009
(in thousands)   June 30, 2009   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3)   Total Losses
 
Description of Assets
                                       
Impaired Loans
  $ 52,717     $     $ 34,005     $ 18,712     $ (15,481 )
OREO
  $ 4,035     $     $ 2,645     $ 1,390     $ (1,656 )
     The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of FSP No. 107-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments.” The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented below are not

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necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized in a current market exchange as of June 30, 2009. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.
FAIR VALUE INFORMATION
                 
    June 30, 2009
    Carrying   Estimated
    Amount   Fair Value
    (amounts in thousands)
Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 221,242     $ 221,242  
Federal funds sold and Interest-bearing balances due from depository institutions
    1,785       1,785  
FHLB Stock
    93,240       93,240  
Investment securities available-for-sale
    2,271,393       2,271,393  
Investment securities held-to-maturity
    6,347       4,365  
Loans and lease finance receivables, net
    3,540,001       3,542,047  
Accrued interest receivable
    26,320       26,320  
 
               
Liabilities
               
Deposits:
               
Noninterest-bearing
  $ 1,420,535     $ 1,420,535  
Interest-bearing
    2,562,685       2,566,105  
Demand note to U.S. Treasury
    8,995       8,995  
Borrowings
    1,631,111       1,687,698  
Junior subordinated debentures
    115,055       115,540  
Accrued interest payable
    8,559       8,559  
     The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of June 30, 2009. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since that date, and therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented above.
4. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
     The Company has identified two principal reportable segments: Business Financial and Commercial Banking Centers and the Treasury Department. The Company’s subsidiary bank has 41 Business Financial Centers and 5 Commercial Banking Centers (branches), organized in 6 geographic regions, which are the focal points for customer sales and services. The Company utilizes an internal reporting system to measure the performance of various operating segments within the Bank which is the basis for determining the Bank’s reportable segments. The Chief Operating Decision Maker (currently our CEO) regularly reviews the financial information of these segments in deciding how to allocate resources and assessing performance. The Bank’s Business Financial and Commercial Banking Centers are considered one operating segment as their products and services are similar and are sold to similar types of customers, have similar production and distribution processes, have similar economic characteristics, and have similar reporting and organizational structures. The Treasury Department’s primary focus is managing the Bank’s investments, liquidity, and interest rate risk. Information related to the Company’s remaining operating segments which include construction lending, dairy and livestock lending, SBA lending, leasing, and centralized functions have been aggregated and included in “Other.” In addition, the Company allocates internal funds transfer pricing to the segments using a methodology that charges users of funds interest expense and credits providers of funds interest income with the net effect of this allocation being recorded in administration.

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     The following table represents the selected financial information for these two business segments. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America do not have an authoritative body of knowledge regarding the management accounting used in presenting segment financial information. The accounting policies for each of the business units is the same as those policies identified for the consolidated Company and identified in the footnote on the summary of significant accounting policies. The income numbers represent the actual income and expenses of each business unit. In addition, each segment has allocated income and expenses based on management’s internal reporting system, which allows management to determine the performance of each of its business units. Loan fees, included in the “Business Financial and Commercial Banking Centers” category are the actual loan fees paid to the Company by its customers. These fees are eliminated and deferred in the “Other” category, resulting in deferred loan fees for the consolidated financial statements. All income and expense items not directly associated with the two business segments are grouped in the “Other” category. Future changes in the Company’s management structure or reporting methodologies may result in changes in the measurement of operating segment results.
     The following tables present the operating results and other key financial measures for the individual reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:

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    Three Months Ended June 30, 2009  
    Business                          
    Financial                          
    Centers     Treasury     Other     Eliminations     Total  
 
                                       
Interest income, including loan fees
  $ 38,556     $ 26,030     $ 11,189     $     $ 75,775  
Credit for funds provided (1)
    12,717             5,233       (17,950 )      
 
                             
Total interest income
    51,273       26,030       16,422       (17,950 )     75,775  
 
                             
 
                                       
Interest expense
    7,300       13,188       1,192             21,680  
Charge for funds used (1)
    3,236       6,993       7,721       (17,950 )      
 
                             
Total interest expense
    10,536       20,181       8,913       (17,950 )     21,680  
 
                             
 
                                       
Net interest income
    40,737       5,849       7,509             54,095  
 
                             
Provision for credit losses
                20,000             20,000  
 
                             
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
  $ 40,737     $ 5,849       ($12,491 )   $     $ 34,095  
 
                             
 
                                       
Non-interest income
    4,800       12,619       2,290             19,709  
Non-interest expense
    12,363       377       20,239             32,979  
 
                                       
 
                             
Segment pretax profit (loss)
  $ 33,174     $ 18,091       ($30,440 )   $     $ 20,825  
 
                             
                                         
    Three Months Ended June 30, 2008  
    Business                          
    Financial                          
    Centers     Treasury     Other     Eliminations     Total  
 
                                       
Interest income, including loan fees
    41,381     $ 30,754     $ 10,834     $     $ 82,969  
Credit for funds provided (1)
    8,417             765       (9,182 )      
 
                             
Total interest income
    49,798       30,754       11,599       (9,182 )     82,969  
 
                             
 
                                       
Interest expense
    8,344     $ 23,305       2,837             34,486  
Charge for funds used (1)
    4,098     $ 1,579       3,505       (9,182 )      
 
                             
Total interest expense
    12,442       24,884       6,342       (9,182 )     34,486  
 
                             
 
                                       
Net interest income
    37,356       5,870       5,257             48,483  
 
                             
Provision for credit losses
                3,000             3,000  
 
                             
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
  $ 37,356     $ 5,870     $ 2,257     $     $ 45,483  
 
                             
 
                                       
Non-interest income
    5,717     $ 6       2,979             8,702  
Non-interest expense
    12,012     $ 312       18,054             30,378  
 
                                       
 
                             
Segment pretax profit (loss)
  $ 31,061     $ 5,564       ($12,818 )   $     $ 23,807  
 
                             

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    Six Months Ended June 30, 2009  
    Business                          
    Financial                          
    Centers     Treasury     Other     Eliminations     Total  
 
                                       
Interest income, including loan fees
  $ 77,079     $ 55,489     $ 22,168     $     $ 154,736  
Credit for funds provided (1)
    22,649             9,734       (32,383 )      
 
                             
Total interest income
    99,728       55,489       31,902       (32,383 )     154,736  
 
                             
 
                                       
Interest expense
    14,462       28,114       2,774             45,350  
Charge for funds used (1)
    6,803       11,172       14,408       (32,383 )      
 
                             
Total interest expense
    21,265       39,286       17,182       (32,383 )     45,350  
 
                             
 
                                       
Net interest income
    78,463       16,203       14,720             109,386  
 
                             
Provision for credit losses
                42,000               42,000  
 
                             
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
  $ 78,463     $ 16,203       ($27,280 )   $     $ 67,386  
 
                             
 
                                       
Non-interest income
    9,612       21,548       4,906             36,066  
Non-interest expense
    24,703       739       38,934             64,376  
 
                                       
 
                             
Segment pretax profit (loss)
  $ 63,372     $ 37,012       ($61,308 )   $     $ 39,076  
 
                             
 
                                       
Segment assets as of June 30, 2009
  $ 4,132,820     $ 1,527,512     $ 754,565     $     $ 6,414,897  
 
                             
                                         
    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008  
    Business                          
    Financial                          
    Centers     Treasury     Other     Eliminations     Total  
 
                                       
Interest income, including loan fees
  $ 83,160     $ 59,925     $ 23,103     $     $ 166,188  
Credit for funds provided (1)
    20,918             1,963       (22,881 )      
 
                             
Total interest income
    104,078       59,925       25,066       (22,881 )     166,188  
 
                             
 
                                       
Interest expense
    20,355       46,856       6,365             73,576  
Charge for funds used (1)
    8,159       5,740       8,982       (22,881 )      
 
                             
Total interest expense
    28,514       52,596       15,347       (22,881 )     73,576  
 
                             
 
                                       
Net interest income
    75,564       7,329       9,719             92,612  
 
                             
Provision for credit losses
                4,700               4,700  
 
                             
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
  $ 75,564     $ 7,329     $ 5,019     $     $ 87,912  
 
                             
 
                                       
Non-interest income
    10,597       6       6,240             16,843  
Non-interest expense
    23,962       608       34,207             58,777  
 
                                       
 
                             
Segment pretax profit (loss)
  $ 62,199     $ 6,727       ($22,948 )   $     $ 45,978  
 
                             
 
                                       
Segment assets as of June 30, 2008
  $ 3,363,086     $ 2,446,755     $ 644,005     $     $ 6,453,846  
 
                             
 
(1)   Credit for funds provided and charge for funds used is eliminated in the consolidated presentation.
5. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
     The Bank is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. The primary risks managed by using derivative instruments are market risk and interest rate risk. As of June 30, 2009, the Bank entered into 26 interest-rate swap agreement with customers and 26 with a counterparty bank. The swaps are not designated as hedging instruments. The purpose of entering into offsetting derivatives not designated as a hedging instrument is to provide the Bank a variable-rate loan receivable and provide the customer the financial effects of a fixed-rate loan without creating volatility in the bank’s earnings.
     The structure of the swaps is as follows. The Bank enters into a swap with its customers to allow them to convert variable rate loans to fixed rate loans, and at the same time, the Bank enters into a swap with the counterparty bank to allow the Bank to pass on the interest-rate risk associated with fixed rate loans. The net effect of the transaction allows the Bank to receive interest on the loan from the customer at a variable rate based on LIBOR plus a spread. The changes in the market value of the swaps primarily offset each other and therefore do not have a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations.

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     As of June 30, 2009, the total notional amount of the Bank’s swaps was $146.8 million. The following tables present the location of the asset and liability and the amount of gain recognized as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
                                 
    Asset Derivatives     Liability Derivatives  
    June 30, 2009     June 30, 2009  
    (amounts in thousands)  
Derivatives Not Designated as   Balance Sheet             Balance Sheet        
Hedging Instruments   Location     Fair Value     Location     Fair Value  
     
 
                               
Interest Rate Swaps
  Other Assets   $ 4,438     Other Liabilities   $ 4,438  
 
                           
 
                               
Total Derivatives
          $ 4,438             $ 4,438  
 
                           
The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the
six months ended June 30, 2009

(amounts in thousands)
                 
            Amount of Gain  
Derivatives Not Designated as   Location of Gain Recognized in     Recognized in Income  
Hedging Instruments   Income on Derivative     on Derivative  
            June 30, 2009  
Interest Rate Swaps
  Other Income   $ 150  
 
             
 
               
Total
          $ 150  
 
             
6. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
     On July 27, 2009, we consummated a public offering of common stock at a purchase price of $5.85 per share of common stock. We sold an aggregate of 22,655,000 shares of our common stock in the underwritten public offering resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $132.5 million. As a result of our completion of the underwritten public offering of common stock, the number of shares of our common stock subject to the warrant we issued to the United States Treasury shall be reduced from 1,669,521 to 834,760.
     The Company has evaluated subsequent events through August 5, 2009, the date that these consolidated financial statements were issued.

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ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
     Management’s discussion and analysis is written to provide greater insight into the results of operations and the financial condition of CVB Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries. Throughout this discussion, “Company” refers to CVB Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries as a consolidated entity. “CVB” refers to CVB Financial Corp. as the unconsolidated parent company and “Bank” refers to Citizens Business Bank. For a more complete understanding of the Company and its operations, reference should be made to the financial statements included in this report and and this discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain statements in this Report on Form 10-Q constitute “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, local, regional, national and international economic conditions and events and the impact they may have on us and our customers; ability to attract deposits and other sources of liquidity; oversupply of inventory and continued deterioration in values of California real estate, both residential and commercial; a prolonged slowdown in construction activity; changes in the financial performance and/or condition of our borrowers; changes in the level of non-performing assets and charge-offs; ability to repurchase our securities issued to the U.S. Treasury pursuant to its Capital Purchase Program; the effect of changes in laws and regulations (including laws and regulations concerning taxes, banking, securities, executive compensation and insurance) with which we and our subsidiaries must comply; changes in estimates of future reserve requirements based upon the periodic review thereof under relevant regulatory and accounting requirements; inflation, interest rate, securities market and monetary fluctuations; political instability; acts of war or terrorism, or natural disasters, such as earthquakes, or the effects of pandemic flu; the timely development and acceptance of new banking products and services and perceived overall value of these products and services by users; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; technological changes; the ability to increase market share and control expenses; changes in the competitive environment among financial and bank holding companies and other financial service providers; continued volatility in the credit and equity markets and its effect on the general economy; the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters; changes in our organization, management, compensation and benefit plans; the costs and effects of legal and regulatory developments including the resolution of legal proceedings or regulatory or other governmental inquiries and the results of regulatory examinations or reviews.. For additional information concerning these factors and other factors which may cause actual results to differ from the results discussed in our forward-looking statements, see the periodic filings the Company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and in particular “Item 1A. Risk Factors” contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of events or circumstances after the date of such statements except as required by law.
OVERVIEW
     We are a bank holding company with one bank subsidiary, Citizens Business Bank. We have three other inactive subsidiaries: CVB Ventures, Inc.; Chino Valley Bancorp and Orange National Bancorp. We are also the common stockholder of CVB Statutory Trust I, CVB Statutory Trust II and CVB Statutory Trust III, statutory trusts which were formed to issue trust preferred securities in order to increase the capital of the Company. Through our acquisition of FCB in June 2007, we acquired FCB Capital Trust II, another statutory trust. We are based in Ontario, California in what is known as the “Inland Empire” of California. Our geographical market area encompasses the City of Stockton (the middle of the Central Valley) in the center of California to the City of Laguna Beach (in Orange County) in the southern

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portion of California. Our mission is to offer the finest financial products and services to professionals and businesses in our market area.
     Our primary source of income is from the interest earned on our loans and investments and our primary area of expense is the interest paid on deposits, borrowings, and salaries and benefits. As such our net income is subject to fluctuations in interest rates and their impact on our income statement. We are also subject to competition from other financial institutions, which may affect our pricing of products and services, and the fees and interest rates we can charge on them.
     Economic conditions in our California service area impact our business. We have seen a significant decline in the housing market resulting in slower growth in construction loans. Unemployment is high and the Inland Empire and other areas of our marketplace have been significantly impacted as economic conditions, both nationally and in California, continue to deteriorate. Approximately 22% of our total loan portfolio of $3.6 billion is located in the Inland Empire region of California. The balance of the portfolio is from outside of this region. Our provision for credit losses for the first six months of 2009, which was significantly higher than our provision for credit losses for the first six months of 2008, reflects an increase in our classified loans, as we continue to see the impact of deteriorating economic conditions on our loan portfolio. Continued weaknesses in the local and state economy could adversely affect us through diminished loan demand, credit quality deterioration, and increases in loan delinquencies and defaults.
     Over the past few years, we have been active in acquisitions and we will continue to consider acquisition targets which will enable us to meet our business objectives and enhance shareholder value along with organic growth. Since 2000, we have acquired four banks and a leasing company, and we have opened four de novo branches: Bakersfield, Fresno, Madera, and Stockton, California. We have five Commercial Banking Centers. Although able to take deposits, these centers operate primarily as sales offices and focus on business clients and their principals, professionals, and high net-worth individuals. One of these centers is located in the San Fernando Valley. The other four centers are located within a Business Financial Center in San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Orange counties.
     The full impact of the decreases in interest rates on deposits during 2008 was realized during the first six months of 2009. Our net interest income before provision for credit losses of $109.4 million, increased by $16.8 million or 18.11%, compared to net interest income before provision for credit losses of $92.6 million for the same period in 2008. The Bank has always had an excellent base of interest free deposits primarily due to our specialization in businesses and professionals as customers. As of June 30, 2009, 35.66% of our deposits are interest-free. This has allowed us to have a low cost of deposits, currently 0.70% for the first six months of 2009, which contributed to a substantial reduction in interest expense for the first six months of 2009 compared to the same period last year.
     Our net income decreased to $29.0 million for the first six months of 2009 compared with $33.3 million for the first six months of 2008, a decrease of $4.3 million or 12.92%. The decrease of $4.3 million is primarily the result of the increase in provision for credit losses of $37.3 million and an increase in non-interest expense of $5.6 million, offset by an increase in net interest income before provision for credit losses of $16.8 million and gain on sale of securities of $21.5 million. Diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.30 per share for 2009, from $0.40 per share in 2008. Of the $0.10 decrease per share, $0.05 represents costs associated with dividends paid and amortization of the discount on our preferred stock issued in December 2008 to the United States Treasury as a result of our participation in their Capital Purchase Program.
     Our net income decreased to $15.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 compared with $17.2 million for the same period in 2008, a decrease of $1.3 million or 7.53%. The decrease of $1.3 million is primarily the result of the increase in provision for credit losses of $17.0 million and an increase in non-interest expense of $2.6 million, offset by an increase in net interest income before provision for credit losses of $5.6 million and gain on sale of securities of $12.6 million. Diluted earnings per share

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decreased to $0.17 per share for the second quarter of 2009 from $0.21 per share for the second quarter of 2008.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
     On July 27, 2009, we consummated an underwritten public offering of our common stock at a purchase price of $5.85 per share. In connection therewith, we sold an aggregate of 22,655,000 shares of our common stock resulting in gross proceeds to us of approximately $132.5 million. Subject to regulatory approval, we intend to use the proceeds from the sale of common stock, along with other funds, to redeem all of the preferred stock and repurchase the warrant that we issued to the United States Treasury as part of our participation in the United States Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program. As a result of our completion of the underwritten public offering of common stock, the number of shares of our common stock subject to the warrant we issued to the United States Treasury shall be reduced from 1,669,521 to 834,760.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
     Critical accounting estimates are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. We believe that our most critical accounting estimates upon which our financial condition depends, and which involve the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments are as follows:
     Allowance for Credit Losses: Arriving at an appropriate level of allowance for credit losses involves a high degree of judgment. Our allowance for credit losses provides for probable losses based upon evaluations of known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio. The determination of the balance in the allowance for credit losses is based on an analysis of the loan and lease finance receivables portfolio using a systematic methodology and reflects an amount that, in our judgment, is adequate to provide for probable credit losses inherent in the portfolio, after giving consideration to the character of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions, past credit loss experience, and such other factors as deserve current recognition in estimating inherent credit losses. The provision for credit losses is charged to expense. For a full discussion of our methodology of assessing the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses, see the “Risk Management” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
     Investment Portfolio: The investment portfolio is an integral part of the Company’s financial performance. We invest primarily in fixed income securities. Accounting estimates are used in the valuation of the investment portfolio and these estimates do impact the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations. We classify as held-to-maturity those debt securities that we have the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. Securities classified as trading are those securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term. All other debt and equity securities are classified as available-for-sale. Securities held-to-maturity are accounted for at cost and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Trading securities are accounted for at fair value with the unrealized holding gains and losses being included in current earnings. Securities available-for-sale are accounted for at fair value, with the net unrealized gains and losses, net of income tax effects, presented as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized in earnings at the time of sale and are determined on a specific-identification basis. Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the effective-yield method over the terms of the securities. Our investment in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock is carried at cost.
     At each reporting date, securities are assessed to determine whether there is an other-than-temporary impairment. Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted FSP FAS 115-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments,” which amended SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” by changing the amount of an other-than-temporary

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impairment that is recognized in earnings when there are credit losses on a debt security for which management does not intend to sell and for which it is more-likely-than-not that the Company will not have to sell prior to recovery of the noncredit impairment. In those situations, the portion of the total impairment that is attributable to the credit loss would be recognized in earnings, and the remaining difference between the debt security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value would be included in other comprehensive income.
     Income Taxes: We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method by deferring income taxes based on estimated future tax effects of differences between the tax and book basis of assets and liabilities considering the provisions of enacted tax laws. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included in our balance sheets. We must also assess the likelihood that any deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and establish a valuation allowance for those assets determined to not likely be recoverable. Our judgment is required in determining the amount and timing of recognition of the resulting deferred tax assets and liabilities, including projections of future taxable income. Although we have determined a valuation allowance is not required for any of our deferred tax assets, there is no guarantee that these assets are recoverable.
     Goodwill and Intangible Assets: We have acquired entire banks and branches of banks. Those acquisitions accounted for under the purchase method of accounting have given rise to goodwill and intangible assets. We record the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their fair value. These fair values are determined through the use of internal and external valuation techniques. The purchase price is allocated to assets and liabilities, including identified intangibles. The identified intangibles are amortized over the estimated lives of the assets or liabilities. Any excess purchase price after this allocation results in goodwill. Goodwill is tested on an annual basis for impairment.
ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Earnings
     We reported net earnings of $29.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. This represented a decrease of $4.3 million or 12.92%, from net earnings of $33.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to an increase in loan loss provision of $37.3 million offset by gains on sales of securities of $21.5 million and an increase in our net interest income of $16.8 million year over year. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six-month period decreased to $0.30 per share for 2009, compared to $0.40 per share for 2008. The annualized return on average assets was 0.90% for the six months of 2009 compared to an annualized return on average assets of 1.06% for the six months of 2008. The annualized return on average equity was 9.29% for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to an annualized return of 14.88% for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in annualized return on average equity for the six month period is attributed to overall decreased earnings for the first six months of 2009 and an increase in our average equity balance as a result of the preferred stock we issued to the U.S. Treasury in December 2008 as a result of our participation in the Capital Purchase Program.
     For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, our net earnings were $15.9 million. This represented a decrease of $1.3 million or 7.53%, from net earnings of $17.2 million, for the second quarter of 2008. Basic and diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.17 per share for the second quarter of 2009 compared to $0.21 per share for the second quarter of 2008. The annualized return on average assets was 0.99% and 1.07% for the second quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The annualized return on average equity was 9.99% and 14.85% for the second quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Net Interest Income
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borrowed funds (interest-bearing liabilities). Net interest margin is the taxable-equivalent of net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets for the period. The level of interest rates and the volume and mix of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities impact net interest income and net interest margin. The net interest spread is the yield on average earning assets minus the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities. Our net interest income, interest spread, and net interest margin are sensitive to general business and economic conditions. These conditions include short-term and long-term interest rates, inflation, monetary supply, and the strength of the economy, in general, and the local economies in which we conduct business. Our ability to manage the net interest income during changing interest rate environments will have a significant impact on our overall performance. Our balance sheet is currently liability-sensitive; meaning interest-bearing liabilities will generally reprice more quickly than earning assets. Therefore, our net interest margin is likely to decrease in sustained periods of rising interest rates and increase in sustained periods of declining interest rates. We manage net interest income by affecting changes in the mix of earning assets as well as the mix of interest-bearing liabilities, changes in the level of interest-bearing liabilities in proportion to earning assets, and in the growth of earning assets.
     Our net interest income, before the provision for credit losses, totaled $109.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. This represented an increase of $16.8 million, or 18.11%, over net interest income, before provision for credit losses, of $92.6 million for the same period in 2008. The increase in net interest income of $16.8 million resulted from a $28.2 million decrease in interest expense, offset by an $11.5 million decrease in interest income.
     Interest income totaled $154.7 million for the first six months of 2009. This represented a decrease of $11.5 million, or 6.89%, compared to total interest income of $166.2 million for the same period last year. The decrease in interest income was primarily the result of the decrease in average yield on earning assets to 5.22% for the six months of 2009 from 5.80% for the same period of 2008, or 58 basis points. Average earning assets increased by $220.7 million, or 3.69%, from $5.97 billion to $6.20 billion.
     Interest expense totaled $45.4 million for the first six months of 2009. This represented a decrease of $28.2 million, or 38.36%, from total interest expense of $73.6 million for the same period last year. The decrease in interest expense was primarily the result of a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities to 2.03% for the first six months of 2009 from 3.20% for the same period in 2008, or 117 basis points. The decrease in rates paid on deposits and borrowings was offset by an increase in average interest-bearing deposits of $360.1 million, or 17.79%, from $2.02 billion to $2.38 billion.
     For the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, our net interest income, before provision for credit losses, totaled $54.1 million. This represented an increase of $5.6 million, or 11.58%, over net interest income of $48.5 million for the same period in 2008. The increase in net interest income of $5.6 million resulted from a decrease of $12.8 million in interest expense, offset by a $7.2 million decrease in interest income.
     Interest income totaled $75.8 million for the second quarter of 2009. This represented a decrease of $7.2 million, or 8.67%, compared to total interest income of $83.0 million for the same period last year. The decrease in interest income for the second quarter ending June 30, 2009 as compared to the second quarter ending June 30, 2008 was primarily the result of the decrease in average yield on earning assets to 5.17% for the second quarter of 2009 from 5.69% for the same period of 2008, or 52 basis points. Average earning assets increased by $28.1 million, or 0.46%, from $6.09 billion to $6.11 billion.
     Interest expense totaled $21.7 million for the second quarter of 2009. This represented a decrease of $12.8 million or 37.13%, from total interest expense of $34.5 million for the same period last year. The decrease in interest expense was primarily the result of a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities to 1.98% for the second quarter ending June 30, 2009 from 2.95% for the same period in 2008, or 97 basis points. The decrease in yields was offset by an increase in average interest-bearing deposits of $508.6 million, or 25.46%, from $2.00 billion to $2.51 billion.

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     Table 1 shows the average balances of assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity and the related interest income, expense, and yields/rates for the six-month and three-month period ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. Yields for tax-preferenced investments are shown on a taxable equivalent basis using a 35% tax rate.
TABLE 1 — Distribution of Average Assets, Liabilities, and Stockholders’ Equity; Interest Rates and Interest Differentials
                                                 
    Six-month period ended June 30,  
    2009     2008  
    Average             Average     Average             Average  
    Balance     Interest     Yield/Rate     Balance     Interest     Yield/Rate  
    (amounts in thousands)  
 
                                               
ASSETS
                                               
 
                                               
Investment Securities
                                               
Taxable
  $ 1,732,406     $ 41,570       4.84 %   $ 1,783,960     $ 43,306       4.93 %
Tax preferenced (1)
    671,756       13,811       5.79 %     691,355       14,299       5.81 %
Investment in FHLB stock
    93,240             0.00 %     86,881       2,299       5.29 %
Federal Funds Sold & Interest Bearing Deposits with other institutions
    30,953       59       0.38 %     1,627       27       3.32 %
Loans (2) (3)
    3,667,152       99,296       5.46 %     3,410,981       106,257       6.26 %
 
                                       
Total Earning Assets
    6,195,507       154,736       5.22 %     5,974,804       166,188       5.80 %
Total Non Earning Assets
    329,505                       361,498                  
 
                                           
Total Assets
  $ 6,525,012                     $ 6,336,302                  
 
                                           
 
                                               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                               
 
                                               
Savings Deposits (4)
  $ 1,238,592     $ 5,004       0.81 %   $ 1,283,441     $ 9,778       1.53 %
Time Deposits
    1,145,543       8,025       1.41 %     740,629       11,038       3.00 %
 
                                       
Total Deposits
    2,384,135       13,029       1.10 %     2,024,070       20,816       2.07 %
Other Borrowings
    2,080,233       32,321       3.09 %     2,549,936       52,760       4.09 %
 
                                       
Interest Bearing Liabilities
    4,464,368       45,350       2.03 %     4,574,006       73,576       3.20 %
 
                                       
Non-interest bearing deposits
    1,358,732                       1,236,720                  
Other Liabilities
    71,677                       74,946                  
Stockholders’ Equity
    630,235                       450,630                  
 
                                           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 6,525,012                     $ 6,336,302                  
 
                                           
 
                                               
Net interest income
          $ 109,386                     $ 92,612          
 
                                           
 
                                               
Net interest spread — tax equivalent
                    3.19 %                     2.60 %
Net interest margin
                    3.57 %                     3.15 %
Net interest margin — tax equivalent
                    3.75 %                     3.34 %
Net interest margin excluding loan fees
                    3.52 %                     3.05 %
Net interest margin excluding loan fees — tax equivalent
                    3.71 %                     3.24 %
 
(1)   Non tax-equivalent rate was 4.12% for 2009 and 4.14% for 2008.
 
(2)   Loan fees are included in total interest income as follows, (000)s omitted: 2009, $1,393; 2008, $3,003
 
(3)   Non performing loans are included in net loans as follows: 2009, $51.3 million; 2008, $12.3 million
 
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TABLE 1 — Distribution of Average Assets, Liabilities, and Stockholders’ Equity; Interest Rates and Interest Differentials
                                                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2009     2008  
    Average             Average     Average             Average  
    Balance     Interest     Rate     Balance     Interest     Rate  
    (amounts in thousands)  
 
                                               
ASSETS
                                               
 
                                               
Investment Securities
                                               
Taxable
  $ 1,642,964     $ 19,134       4.73 %   $ 1,865,794     $ 22,430       4.90 %
Tax preferenced (1)
    663,168       6,815       5.79 %     691,800       7,111       5.78 %
Investment in FHLB stock
    93,240             0.00 %     89,043       1,205       5.41 %
Federal Funds Sold & Interest Bearing Deposits with other institutions
    61,283       55       0.36 %     1,959       12       2.45 %
Loans (2) (3)
    3,654,189       49,771       5.46 %     3,438,189       52,211       6.11 %
 
                                       
Total Earning Assets
    6,114,844       75,775       5.17 %     6,086,785       82,969       5.69 %
Total Non Earning Assets
    326,919                       359,306                  
 
                                           
Total Assets
  $ 6,441,763                     $ 6,446,091                  
 
                                           
 
                                               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                               
 
                                               
Savings Deposits (4)
  $ 1,292,070     $ 2,439       0.76 %   $ 1,272,783     $ 3,973       1.26 %
Time Deposits
    1,213,994       4,000       1.32 %     724,727       4,564       2.53 %
 
                                       
Total Deposits
    2,506,064       6,439       1.03 %     1,997,510       8,537       1.72 %
Other Borrowings
    1,838,419       15,241       3.28 %     2,645,658       25,949       3.88 %
 
                                       
Interest Bearing Liabilities
    4,344,483       21,680       1.98 %     4,643,167       34,486       2.95 %
 
                                       
Non-interest bearing deposits
    1,375,054                       1,248,113                  
Other Liabilities
    85,547                       90,149                  
Stockholders’ Equity
    636,679                       464,662                  
 
                                           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 6,441,763                     $ 6,446,091                  
 
                                           
 
                                               
Net interest income
          $ 54,095                     $ 48,483          
 
                                           
 
                                               
Net interest spread — tax equivalent
                    3.19 %                     2.74 %
Net interest margin
                    3.57 %                     3.24 %
Net interest margin — tax equivalent
                    3.76 %                     3.43 %
Net interest margin excluding loan fees
                    3.53 %                     3.14 %
Net interest margin excluding loan fees — tax equivalent
                    3.71 %                     3.33 %
 
(1)   Non tax equivalent rate was 4.11% for 2009 and 2008.
 
(2)   Loan fees are included in total interest income as follows, (000)s omitted: 2009, $679; 2008, $1,555
 
(3)   Non performing loans are included in net loans as follows, (000)s omitted: 2009, $51.3 million; 2008, $12.3 million
 
(4)   Includes interest bearing demand and money market accounts
     As stated above, the net interest margin measures net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets. Our tax effected (TE) net interest margin was 3.75% for the six months of 2009, compared to 3.34% for the first six months of 2008. Our tax effected (TE) net interest margin for the second quarter of 2009 was 3.76%, compared to 3.43% for the second quarter of 2008. The increase in the net interest margin over the same period last year is primarily the result of the decreasing interest rate environment, which impacted interest earned and interest paid as a percent of earning assets. This was partially offset by changes in the mix of assets and liabilities as discussed in the following paragraphs. Generally, our net interest margin improves in a decreasing interest rate environment as our deposits and borrowings reprice much faster than our loans and securities.
     The net interest spread is the difference between the yield on average earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities. The net interest spread is an indication of our ability to manage rates received on loans and investments and rates paid on deposits and borrowings in a competitive and changing interest rate environment. Our net interest spread (TE) was 3.19% for the six months of 2009 and 2.60% for the same period last year. The increase in the net interest spread for the six months ended June 30, 2009 resulted from a 117 basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, offset by a 58 basis point decrease in the yield on earning assets, thus generating a 59 basis point increase in the net interest spread from the same period last year.
     For the second quarter of 2009, the Company’s net interest spread (TE) was 3.19% as compared to 2.74% for the same period last year. The increase in net interest spread for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 resulted from a 97 basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, offset by a 52

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basis point decrease in the yield on earning assets, thus generating a 45 basis point increase in the net interest spread from the same period last year.
     The yield (TE) on earning assets decreased to 5.22% for the six months of 2009, from 5.80% for the same period last year, and reflects a decreasing interest rate environment and a change in the mix of earning assets. Average loans as a percent of earning assets increased to 59.19% in the six months of 2009 from 57.09% for the same period in 2008. Average investments as a percent of earning assets decreased to 38.80% in the six months of 2009 from 41.43% for the same period in 2008. The yield on loans for the first six months of 2009 decreased to 5.46% as compared to 6.26% for the same period in 2008 as a result of the decreasing interest rate environment. The yield on loans decline at a slower rate than general interest rates as approximately 63% of the Company’s loans are fixed-rate loans or hybrid adjustable loans with interest rates that are typically fixed for the first five or ten years of the loans and reset at fixed rates for the remaining term. The yield (TE) on investments for the first six months of 2009 decreased to 5.11% compared to 5.18% for the same period in 2008. The decrease in rates, offset by an increase in average loan balances, resulted in a decrease in our interest income.
     The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 2.03% for the first six months of 2009 as compared to 3.20% for the same period in 2008, reflecting the decrease in interest rates and a change in the mix of interest-bearing liabilities. The fact that the cost of interest-bearing liabilities dropped more than the yield on earning assets is due to the liability-sensitive nature of our balance sheet. Average borrowings as a percent of average interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 46.60% during the first six months of 2009 as compared to 55.75% for the same period in 2008. The cost of borrowings for the first six months of 2009 decreased to 3.09% as compared to 4.09% for the same period in 2008, reflecting the decrease in interest rates. Borrowings typically have a higher cost than interest-bearing deposits. The cost of interest-bearing deposits for the first six months of 2009 decreased to 1.10% as compared to 2.07% for the same period in 2008, also reflecting the declining interest rate environment. The FDIC has approved the payment of interest on certain demand deposit accounts. This could have a negative impact on our net interest margin, net interest spread, and net earnings, should this be implemented fully. Currently, we pay interest on NOW and Money Market Accounts. The overall decrease in interest rates and decrease in average borrowings, offset by an increase in average deposits, resulted in a decrease in our interest expense.
     For the second quarter of 2009, the yield (TE) on earning assets decreased to 5.17%, from 5.69% for the same period last year. The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 1.98% for the second quarter of 2009 as compared to 2.95% for the same period in 2008. The changes reflect the decreasing interest rate environment and change in mix of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, reflecting similar trends as described above.
     Table 2 presents a comparison of interest income and interest expense resulting from changes in the volumes and rates on average earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities for the periods indicated. Changes in interest income or expense attributable to volume changes are calculated by multiplying the change in volume by the initial average interest rate. The change in interest income or expense attributable to changes in interest rates is calculated by multiplying the change in interest rate by the initial volume. The changes attributable to both interest rate and volume changes are calculated by multiplying the change in rate times the change in volume.

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TABLE 2 — Rate and Volume Analysis for Changes in Interest Income, Interest Expense and Net Interest Income
                                 
    Comparison of six months ended June 30,  
    2009 Compared to 2008  
    Increase (Decrease) Due to  
                    Rate/        
    Volume     Rate     Volume     Total  
    (amounts in thousands)  
Interest Income:
                               
Taxable investment securities
  $ (996 )   $ (791 )   $ 51     $ (1,736 )
Tax-advantaged securities
    (591 )     101       2       (488 )
Fed funds sold & interest-bearing deposits with other institutions
    487       (24 )     (431 )     32  
Investment in FHLB stock
    168       (2,298 )     (169 )     (2,299 )
Loans
    7,931       (13,495 )     (1,397 )     (6,961 )
 
                       
Total interest on earning assets
    6,999       (16,507 )     (1,944 )     (11,452 )
 
                       
 
                               
Interest Expense:
                               
Savings deposits
    (339 )     (4,570 )     123       (4,786 )
Time deposits
    6,007       (5,824 )     (3,184 )     (3,001 )
Other borrowings
    (9,659 )     (12,821 )     2,041       (20,439 )
 
                       
Total interest on interest-bearing liabilities
    (3,991 )     (23,215 )     (1,020 )     (28,226 )
 
                       
Net Interest Income
  $ 10,990     $ 6,708     $ (924 )   $ 16,774  
 
                       
TABLE 2 — Rate and Volume Analysis for Changes in Interest Income, Interest Expense and Net Interest Income
                                 
    Comparison of quarters ended June 30,  
    2009 Compared to 2008  
    Increase (Decrease) Due to  
                    Rate/        
    Volume     Rate     Volume     Total  
    (amounts in thousands)  
Interest Income:
                               
Taxable investment securities
  $ (2,628 )   $ (778 )   $ 110     $ (3,296 )
Tax-advantaged securities
    (414 )     121       (3 )     (296 )
Fed funds sold & interest-bearing deposits with other institutions
    363       (10 )     (310 )     43  
Investment in FHLB stock
    57       (1,204 )     (58 )     (1,205 )
Loans
    3,281       (5,557 )     (164 )     (2,440 )
 
                       
Total interest on earning assets
    659       (7,428 )     (425 )     (7,194 )
 
                       
 
                               
Interest Expense:
                               
Savings deposits
    60       (1,582 )     (2 )     (1,524 )
Time deposits
    3,078       (2,180 )     (1,472 )     (574 )
Other borrowings
    (7,917 )     (4,013 )     1,222       (10,708 )
 
                       
Total interest on interest-bearing liabilities
    (4,779 )     (7,775 )     (252 )     (12,806 )
 
                       
Net Interest Income
  $ 5,438     $ 347     $ (173 )   $ 5,612  
 
                       
Interest and Fees on Loans
     Our major source of revenue and primary component of interest income is interest and fees on loans. Interest and fees on loans totaled $99.3 million for the first six months of 2009. This represented a decrease of $7.0 million, or 6.55%, from interest and fees on loans of $106.3 million for the same period in 2008. The decrease in interest and fees on loans for the first six months of 2009 reflects the decrease in rates between periods, offset by increases in the average balance of loans. The yield on loans decreased

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to 5.22% for the first six months of 2009, compared to 5.80% for the same period in 2008. Average loans increased $256.2 million, or 7.51%, from $3.41 billion for the first six months of 2008 to $3.67 billion for the first six months of 2009.
     Interest and fees on loans totaled $49.8 million for the second quarter of 2009. This represented a decrease of $2.4 million, or 4.67%, from interest and fees on loans of $52.2 million for the same period in 2008. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in yields on loans, offset by increases in average loan balances.
     In general, we stop accruing interest on a loan after its principal or interest becomes 90 days or more past due. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual, all interest previously accrued but not collected is charged against earnings. There was no interest income that was accrued and not reversed on non-performing loans at June 30, 2009 and 2008.
     Fees collected on loans are an integral part of the loan pricing decision. Loan fees and the direct costs associated with the origination of loans are deferred and deducted from the loan balance. Deferred net loan fees are recognized in interest income over the term of the loan using the effective-yield method. We recognized loan fee income of $1.4 million for the first six months of 2009, as compared to $3.0 million for the same period in 2008, a decrease of $1.6 million or 53.62%. This was due to a decrease in loan demand during the first six months of 2009.
Interest on Investments
     The second most important component of interest income is interest on investments, which totaled $55.4 million for the first six months of 2009. This represented a decrease of $2.2 million, or 3.86%, from interest on investments of $57.6 million for the same period in 2008. The decrease in interest on investments for the six months of 2009 from the same period last year was primarily the result of a decrease in yield on investments and a decrease in average investments. The interest rate environment and the investment strategies we employ directly affect the yield on the investment portfolio. We continually adjust our investment strategies in response to the changing interest rate environment in order to maximize the rate of total return consistent within prudent risk parameters, and to minimize the overall interest rate risk of the Company. The total yield (TE) on investments decreased to 5.11% for the first six months of 2009 compared to 5.18% for the first six months of 2008. Average investment balances for the first six months for 2009 decreased $71.2 million, or 2.87% from the same period last year.
     For the second quarter of 2009, interest income on investments totaled $25.9 million. This represented a decrease of $3.6 million or 12.16%, over interest on investments of $29.5 million for the same period in 2008. The decrease in interest on investments for the second quarter of 2009 from the same period last year reflected decreases in the average balance of investments and in the interest rates. The total yield (TE) on investments decreased to 5.04% for the second quarter of 2009, compared to 5.14% for the same period in 2008 as a result of the decreasing interest rate environment.
Interest on Deposits
     Interest on deposits totaled $13.0 million for the first six months of 2009. This represented a decrease of $7.8 million, or 37.41%, from interest on deposits of $20.8 million for the first six months of 2008. The decrease is due to the decrease in interest rates on deposits offset by increases in average interest-bearing deposit balances. The cost of interest-bearing deposits decreased to 1.10% for the first six months of 2009 from 2.07% for the first six months of 2008. Average interest-bearing deposits increased $360.1 million, or 17.79%, over the same period last year.
     For the second quarter of 2009, interest on deposits totaled $6.4 million. This represented a decrease of $2.1 million, or 24.57%, over interest on deposits of $8.5 million for the same period in 2008. The decrease is due to the decrease in interest rates on deposit offset by increases in average interest-bearing

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deposit balances. The cost of interest-bearing deposits decreased to 1.03% for the second quarter of 2009 from 1.72% for the second quarter of 2008. Average interest-bearing deposits increased $508.6 million, or 25.46%, over the same period last year.
Interest on Borrowings
     Interest on borrowings totaled $30.1 million for the first six months of 2009. This represented a decrease of $19.1 million, or 38.80%, from interest on borrowings of $49.2 million for the same period of 2008. The decrease is due to the decrease in interest rates paid on borrowings and a decrease in average borrowings. Interest rates on borrowings decreased 95 basis points, from 4.00% for the first six months of 2008 to 3.05% for the first six months of 2009. Average borrowings decreased $469.7 million, or 19.29%.
     For the second quarter of 2009, interest on borrowings totaled $14.2 million. This represented a decrease of $10.0 million, or 41.36%, from interest on borrowings of $24.2 million for the same period of 2008. The decrease is due to the decrease in interest rates paid on borrowings and a decrease in average borrowings. Interest rates on borrowings decreased 53 basis points, from 3.79% for the second quarter of 2008 to 3.26% for the second quarter of 2009. Average borrowings decreased $807.2 million, or 31.90%.
Provision for Credit Losses
     We maintain an allowance for inherent credit losses that is increased by a provision for credit losses charged against operating results. The provision for credit losses is determined by management as the amount to be added to the allowance for probable credit losses after net charge-offs have been deducted to bring the allowance to an adequate level which, in management’s best estimate, is necessary to absorb probable credit losses within the existing loan portfolio.
     We made a provision for credit losses of $42.0 million during the first six months of 2009 and $4.7 million during the same period in 2008. The increase in allowance during the first six months of 2009 was primarily due to the increase in classified loans. We continue to make greater provisions for credit losses in order to build our reserves based on historical losses and current economic indicators. We believe the allowance is appropriate as of the end of the period covered by this report. We continually assess the quality of our portfolio to determine whether additional provision for credit losses is necessary. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total loans as of June 30, 2009 and 2008 was 2.07% and 1.06%, respectively.
     No assurance can be given that economic conditions which adversely affect the Company’s service areas, past credit loss experience, the characteristics of our loan portfolio or other circumstances will not be reflected in increased provisions for credit losses in the future. The nature of this process requires considerable judgment. Net charge-offs totaled $21.2 million for the first six months of 2009 and $439,000 during the same period of 2008. See “Risk Management — Credit Risk” herein.
Other Operating Income
     Other operating income for the Company includes income derived from special services offered by the Bank, such as CitizensTrust, merchant card, international banking, and other business services. Also included in other operating income are service charges and fees, primarily from deposit accounts; gains (net of losses) from the sale of investment securities, other real estate owned, and fixed assets; and other revenues not included as interest on earning assets.
     Other operating income totaled $36.1 million for the first six months of 2009. This represents an increase of $19.2 million, or 114.14%, over other operating income of $16.8 million for the same period in 2008. The increase is due to the gain on sale of securities of $21.5 million during the first six months of 2009. This was partially offset by decreases in trust and investment services income of $623,000, or 16.02% and BOLI income of $822,000, or 37.07%.

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     Other operating income totaled $19.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. This represents an increase of $11.0 million or 126.48% over total other operating income of $8.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. This increase was primarily due to the gain on sale of securities of $12.6 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2009.
     Other operating income as a percent of net revenues (net interest income before loan loss provision plus other operating income) was 24.80% for the first six months of 2009, as compared to 15.39% for the same period in 2008.
Other Operating Expenses
     Other operating expenses for the Company include expenses for salaries and benefits, occupancy, equipment, stationary and supplies, professional services, amortization of intangibles, and other expenses. Other operating expenses totaled $64.4 million for the first six months of 2009. This represents an increase of $5.6 million, or 9.53% over other operating expenses of $58.8 million for the same period in 2008. The increase was primarily due to a one-time FDIC special assessment of $3.0 million along with overall increases in FDIC insurance of $2.0 million year over year and OREO expense of $1.2 million.
     For the second quarter of 2009, other operating expenses totaled $33.0 million. This represents an increase of $2.6 million, or 8.56%, over other operating expenses of $30.4 million for the same period last year. The increase is due to the one-time FDIC special assessment of $3.0 million, offset by decreases in all other categories of operating expenses.
     At June 30, 2009, we employed 686 full time equivalent employees, compared to 685 full time equivalent employees at June 30, 2008.
     For the most part, other operating expenses reflect the direct expenses and related administrative expenses associated with staffing, maintaining, promoting, and operating branch facilities. Our ability to control other operating expenses in relation to asset growth can be measured in terms of other operating expenses as a percentage of average assets. Operating expenses measured as a percentage of average assets was 1.99% and 1.87% for the first six months of 2009 and 2008, respectively.
     Our ability to control other operating expenses in relation to the level of net revenue (net interest income plus other operating income) is measured by the efficiency ratio and indicates the percentage of net revenue that is used to cover expenses. For the first six months of 2009, the efficiency ratio was 62.23%, compared to a ratio of 56.11% for the same period in 2008.
Income Taxes
     The Company’s effective tax rate for the three and six months of 2009 was 23.84% and 25.71%, compared to 27.95% and 27.50% for the same period in 2008. The effective tax rates are below the nominal combined Federal and State tax rates as a result of the increase in tax-preferenced income from certain investments and municipal loans/leases as a percentage of total income for each period. The majority of tax preferenced income is derived from municipal securities.

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RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS
     We have two reportable business segments: Business Financial and Commercial Banking Centers, and Treasury. The results of these two segments are included in the reconciliation between business segment totals and our consolidated total. Our business segments do not include the results of administration units that do not meet the definition of an operating segment.
Business Financial and Commercial Banking Centers
     Key measures we use to evaluate the Business Financial and Commercial Banking Center’s performance are included in the following table for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. The table also provides additional significant segment measures useful to understanding the performance of this segment.
                                 
    Six months ended     Three months ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
    (amounts in thousands)  
Key Measures:
                               
Statement of Operations
                               
Interest income
  $ 99,728     $ 104,078     $ 51,273     $ 49,798  
Interest expense
    21,265       28,514       10,536       12,442  
 
                       
Net Interest Income
  $ 78,463     $ 75,564     $ 40,737     $ 37,356  
 
                       
Non-interest income
    9,612       10,597       4,800       5,717  
Non-interest expense
    24,703       23,962       12,363       12,012  
 
                       
Segment pretax profit (loss)
  $ 63,372     $ 62,199     $ 33,174     $ 31,061  
 
                       
Balance Sheet
                               
Average loans
  $ 3,667,152     $ 3,410,981     $ 3,654,189     $ 3,438,189  
Average non-interest bearing deposits
  $ 1,358,732     $ 1,236,720     $ 1,375,054     $ 1,248,113  
Average interest-bearing deposits
  $ 2,384,135     $ 2,024,070     $ 2,506,064     $ 1,997,510  
Yield on loans
    5.46 %     6.26 %     5.46 %     6.11 %
Rate paid on deposits
    1.10 %     2.07 %     1.03 %     1.72 %
     For the six months ended June 30, 2009, segment profit increased by $1.2 million, or 1.89%, compared to the same period last year. This was primarily due to the decrease in interest expense which overshadowed the decrease in interest income. Rates paid on deposits decreased 97 basis points while yields on loans decreased 80 basis points. The decreases in interest rates were offset by increases in average balances. Average interest-bearing deposits increased $360.1 million, or 17.79%; while average loans increased $256.2 million, or 7.51%. Non-interest income decreased by $985,000, or 9.30%, compared to the first six months of 2008. Non-interest expense increased $741,000, or 3.09%, compared to the same period last year.
     For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, segment profit increased by $2.1 million, or 6.80%, compared to the same period last year. This was primarily due to the increase in net interest income. Non-interest income decreased by $917,000, or 16.04%, compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2008. Non-interest expense increased $351,000, or 2.92%, compared to the same period last year.
Treasury
     Key measures we use to evaluate the Treasury’s performance are included in the following table for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. The table also provides additional significant segment measures useful to understanding the performance of this segment.

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    Six months ended     Three months ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
    (amounts in thousands)
Key Measures:
                               
Statement of Operations
                               
Interest income
  $ 55,489     $ 59,925     $ 26,030     $ 30,754  
Interest expense
    39,286       52,596       20,181       24,884  
 
                       
Net Interest Income
  $ 16,203     $ 7,329     $ 5,849     $ 5,870  
 
                       
Non-interest income
    21,548       6       12,619       6  
Non-interest expense
    739       608       377       312  
 
                       
Segment pretax profit (loss)
  $ 37,012     $ 6,727     $ 18,091     $ 5,564  
 
                       
Balance Sheet
                               
Average investments
  $ 2,528,355     $ 2,563,823     $ 2,460,655     $ 2,648,596  
Average borrowings
  $ 1,965,178     $ 2,434,881     $ 1,723,364     $ 2,530,603  
Yield on investments-TE
    5.11 %     5.18 %     5.04 %     5.14 %
Non-tax equivalent yield
    4.12 %     4.14 %     4.11 %     4.11 %
Rate paid on borrowings
    3.05 %     4.00 %     3.26 %     3.79 %
     For the six months ended June 30, 2009, segment profit increased by $30.3 million over the same period last year. The increase is primarily due to the $21.5 million gain on sale of securities recognized during the first six months of 2008 and the increase in net interest income of $8.9 million year over year. The increase in net interest income due to the fact that a substantial portion of our securities portfolio is fixed rate while our rate on borrowings decreased 95 basis points from 4.00% in the first six months of 2008 to 3.05% for the same period in 2009.
     For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, segment profit increased by $12.5 million over the same period last year. The increase is due to the $12.6 million gain on sale of securities recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2009.
     There are no provisions for credit losses or taxes in the segments as these are accounted for at the corporate level.
Other
                                 
    Six months ended     Three months ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
    (amounts in thousands)
Key Measures:
                               
Statement of Operations
                               
Interest income
  $ 31,902     $ 25,066     $ 16,422     $ 11,599  
Interest expense
    17,182       15,347       8,913       6,342  
 
                       
Net interest income
  $ 14,720     $ 9,719     $ 7,509     $ 5,257  
 
                       
Provision for Credit Losses
    42,000       4,700       20,000       3,000  
Non-interest income
    4,906       6,240       2,290       2,979  
Non-interest expense
    38,934       34,207       20,239       18,054  
 
                       
Pre-tax loss
  $ (61,308 )   $ (22,948 )   $ (30,440 )   $ (12,818 )
 
                       
     The Company’s administration and other operating departments reported pre-tax loss of $61.3 million for the first six months of 2009. This represents an increase of $38.4 million or 167.16%, from a pre-tax loss of $22.9 million for the same period in 2008. The increase in pre-tax loss is primarily attributed to the increase in provision for credit losses of $37.3 million.
     For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, the company’s administration and other operating departments reported pre-tax loss of $30.4 million. This represents an increase of $17.6 million or 137.49%, from a pre-tax loss of $12.8 million for the same period in 2008. The increase in pre-tax loss is primarily attributed to the increase in provision for credit losses of $17.0 million.

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ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
     The Company reported total assets of $6.41 billion at June 30, 2009. This represented a decrease of $234.8 million, or 3.53%, from total assets of $6.65 billion at December 31, 2008 primarily due to a decrease in total investment securities of $222.6 million. Earning assets totaled $5.91 billion at June 30, 2009. This represented a decrease of $364.0 million, or 5.80%, from total earning assets of $6.28 billion at December 31, 2008. Total liabilities were $5.79 billion at June 30, 2009, down $243.2 million, or 4.03%, from total liabilities of $6.03 billion at December 31, 2008. Total equity increased $8.5 million, or 1.38%, to $623.4 million at June 30, 2009, compared with total equity of $614.9 million at December 31, 2008.
Investment Securities
     The Company reported total investment securities of $2.28 billion at June 30, 2009. This represented a decrease of $222.6 million, or 8.90%, from total investment securities of $2.50 billion at December 31, 2008. During the first six months of 2009, we sold certain securities with relatively short maturities. Investment securities comprise 38.52% of the Company’s total earning assets at June 30, 2009.
     In accordance with SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities”, securities held as “available-for-sale” are reported at fair value for financial reporting purposes. The related unrealized gains or losses, net of income taxes, are recorded in stockholders’ equity. At June 30, 2009, securities held as available-for-sale had a fair value of $2.27 billion, representing 99.7% of total investment securities, with an amortized cost of $2.23 billion. At June 30, 2009, the net unrealized holding gain on securities available-for-sale was $42.2 million and that resulted in accumulated other comprehensive income of $24.5 million (net of $17.7 million in deferred taxes). At December 31, 2008, the Company reported net unrealized gain on investment securities available-for-sale of $49.5 million and accumulated other comprehensive income of $28.7 million (net of deferred taxes of $20.8 million).
     Table 3 sets forth investment securities available-for-sale at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
Table 3 — Composition of Investment Securities
(amounts in thousands)
                                 
    June 30, 2009     December 31, 2008  
                            Total  
    Market Value     Total Percent     Market Value     Percent  
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:
                               
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 855,706       37.67 %   $ 1,184,485       47.50 %
CMO’s / REMIC’s
    736,723       32.43 %     596,791       23.94 %
Government agency
    21,504       0.95 %     27,778       1.11 %
Municipal bonds
    657,460       28.95 %     684,422       27.45 %
 
                       
Total Investment Securities
  $ 2,271,393       100.00 %   $ 2,493,476       100.00 %
 
                       
     The weighted-average yield (TE) on the investment portfolio at June 30, 2009 was 4.48% with a weighted-average life of 4.8 years. This compares to a yield of 4.70% at December 31, 2008 with a weighted-average life of 4.9 years and a yield of 4.73% at June 30, 2008 with a weighted-average life of 5.0 years. The weighted average life is the average number of years that each dollar of unpaid principal due remains outstanding. Average life is computed as the weighted-average time to the receipt of all future cash flows, using as the weights the dollar amounts of the principal paydowns.

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     Approximately 69% of the available-for-sale portfolio represents securities issued by the U.S government or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, which guarantee payment of principal and interest.
     The remaining CMO/REMICs are backed by agency-pooled collateral or whole loan collateral. All non-agency available-for-sale CMO/REMIC issues held are rated investment grade or better by either Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s, as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
Composition of the Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses of Securities:
                                                 
    June 30, 2009  
    Less than 12 months     12 months or longer     Total  
            Gross             Gross             Gross  
            Unrealized             Unrealized             Unrealized  
            Holding             Holding             Holding  
Description of Securities   Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  
    (amounts in thousands)  
 
                                               
Held-To-Maturity
                                               
CMO
  $     $     $ 4,365     $ 1,982     $ 4,365     $ 1,982  
 
                                   
Available-for-Sale
                                               
Government agency
  $ 9,069     $ 31     $     $     $ 9,069     $ 31  
Mortgage-backed securities
    109,252       1,310                   109,252       1,310  
CMO/REMICs
    162,816       1,211       42,209       617       205,025       1,828  
Municipal bonds
    179,486       3,921       44,689       2,715       224,175       6,636  
 
                                   
 
  $ 460,623     $ 6,473     $ 86,898     $ 3,332     $ 547,521     $ 9,805  
 
                                   
                                                 
    December 31, 2008  
    Less than 12 months     12 months or longer     Total  
            Gross             Gross             Gross  
            Unrealized             Unrealized             Unrealized  
            Holding             Holding             Holding  
Description of Securities   Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  
    (amounts in thousands)  
 
                                               
Held-To-Maturity
                                               
CMO
  $ 4,770     $ 2,097     $     $     $ 4,770     $ 2,097  
 
                                   
Available-for-Sale
                                               
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 265     $     $ 13,903     $ 1     $ 14,168     $ 1  
CMO/REMICs
    163,036       4,542       1,853       53       164,889       4,595  
Municipal bonds
    159,370       5,341       37,994       1,596       197,364       6,937  
 
                                   
 
  $ 322,671     $ 9,883     $ 53,750     $ 1,650     $ 376,421     $ 11,533  
 
                                   
     The tables above show the Company’s investment securities’ gross unrealized losses and fair value by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008. The Company has reviewed individual securities to determine whether a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is other-than-temporary. A summary of our analysis of these securities and the unrealized losses is described more fully in Note 2 — Investment Securities in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Economic trends may adversely affect the value of the portfolio of investment securities that we hold.
Loans
     At June 30, 2009, we reported total loans, net of deferred loan fees, of $3.61 billion. This represents a decrease of $122.1 million, or 3.27%, from total loans, net of deferred loan fees, of $3.74 billion at December 31, 2008. Total loans, net of deferred loan fees, comprise 61.13% of our total earning assets.

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Table 4 — Distribution of Loan Portfolio by Type (Dollar amounts in thousands)
                                 
    June 30, 2009             December 31, 2008          
Commercial and Industrial
  $ 372,162       10.2 %   $ 370,829       9.9 %
Real Estate:
                               
Construction
    303,629       8.4 %     351,543       9.4 %
Commercial Real Estate
    1,964,258       54.2 %     1,945,706       51.9 %
SFR Mortgage
    306,225       8.5 %     333,931       8.9 %
Consumer
    67,947       1.9 %     66,255       1.8 %
Municipal lease finance receivables
    165,527       4.6 %     172,973       4.6 %
Auto and equipment leases, net of unearned discount
    37,242       1.0 %     45,465       1.2 %
Dairy and Livestock
    405,427       11.2 %     459,329       12.3 %
 
                       
Gross Loans
    3,622,417       100.0 %     3,746,031       100.0 %
 
                               
Less: Deferred net loan fees
    (7,661 )             (9,193 )        
 
                           
Gross loans, net of deferred loan fees
  $ 3,614,756             $ 3,736,838          
Less: Allowance for credit losses
    (74,755 )             (53,960 )        
 
                           
Net Loans
  $ 3,540,001             $ 3,682,878          
 
                           
     Commercial and industrial loans are loans and leases to commercial entities to finance capital purchases or improvements, or to provide cash flow for operations. Real estate loans are loans secured by trust deeds on real property, including property under construction, commercial property and single family and multifamily residences. Consumer loans include installment loans to consumers as well as home equity loans and other loans secured by junior liens on real property. Municipal lease finance receivables provide financing to municipalities, school districts, and other special districts. Auto and equipment leases provide financing to both commercial entities as well as consumers. Dairy and livestock loans are loans to finance the operating needs of wholesale dairy farm operations, cattle feeders, livestock raisers, and farmers.
     Our loan portfolio is from a variety of areas throughout our marketplace. The following is the breakdown of our total loans and commercial real estate loans by region.
                                 
    June 30, 2009
                    Commercial
Loans by County
  Total Loans           Real Estate Loans
    (amounts in thousands)
Los Angeles
  $ 1,186,400       32.8 %   $ 692,844       35.3 %
Inland Empire
    798,695       22.0 %     626,982       31.9 %
Central Valley
    643,524       17.8 %     282,844       14.4 %
Orange
    518,187       14.3 %     202,130       10.3 %
Other Areas
    475,611       13.1 %     159,458       8.1 %
     
 
  $ 3,622,417       100.0 %   $ 1,964,258       100.0 %
     
     Of particular concern in the current credit and economic environments is our real estate and real estate construction loans. Our real estate loans are comprised of single-family residences, multifamily residences, industrial, office and retail. We strive to have a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 65-75%. This table breaks down our real estate portfolio, with the exception of construction loans, which are discussed in greater detail below.

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    June 30, 2009
                    Percent   Average
Real Estate Loans                   Owner-   Loan
(amounts in thousands)   Loan Balance   Percent   Occupied (1)   Balance
     
Single Family-Direct
  $ 63,228       2.8 %     100.0 %   $ 446  
Single Family-Mortgage Pools
    242,997       10.7 %     100.0 %     331  
Multifamily
    108,107       4.8 %     0.0 %     851  
Industrial
    652,832       28.7 %     36.8 %     835  
Office
    402,679       17.7 %     23.9 %     1,027  
Retail
    214,010       9.4 %     14.0 %     968  
Medical
    129,225       5.7 %     43.9 %     1,746  
Secured by Farmland
    153,576       6.8 %     100.0 %     2,258  
Other
    303,829       13.4 %     54.8 %     1,159  
                     
 
  $ 2,270,483       100.0 %                
                     
 
(1)   Represents percentage of owner-occupied in each real estate loan category
     In the table above, Single Family-Direct represents those single-family residence loans that we have made directly to our customers. These loans total $63.2 million. In addition, we have purchased pools of owner-occupied single-family loans from real estate lenders, Single Family-Mortgage Pools, totaling $243.0 million. These loans were purchased with FICO scores predominantly ranging from 700 to over 800 and original loan-to-value ratios of 60% to 80%. These pools were purchased to diversify our loan portfolio since we make few single-family loans. Due to market conditions, we have not purchased any mortgage pools since August 2007.
     As of June 30, 2009, the Company had $303.6 million in construction loans. This represents 8.4% of total loans outstanding of $3.6 billion. Of this $303.6 million in construction loans, approximately 28%, or $83.6 million, were for single-family residences, residential land loans, and multi-family land development loans. The remaining construction loans, totaling $220.0 million, were related to commercial construction, which have continued to perform well. Our construction loans are located throughout our marketplace as can be seen in the following table. The average balance of any single construction loan is approximately $3.7 million.
                                                 
    June 30, 2009
    SFR & Multifamily
Construction Loans   Land                                
(amounts in thousands)   Development           Construction           Total        
Inland Empire
  $ 303       1.1 %   $ 18,634       32.6 %   $ 18,937       22.6 %
Orange
    5,196       19.6 %           0.0 %     5,196       6.2 %
Los Angeles
          0.0 %     20,968       36.6 %     20,968       25.1 %
Central Valley
    15,744       59.6 %     784       1.4 %     16,528       19.8 %
San Diego
    3,374       12.8 %     6,303       11.0 %     9,677       11.6 %
Other (includes out-of-state)
    1,831       6.9 %     10,496       18.4 %     12,327       14.7 %
     
 
  $ 26,448       100.0 %   $ 57,185       100.0 %   $ 83,633       100.0 %
     
                                                 
    Commercial
    Land                                
    Development           Construction           Total        
Inland Empire
  $ 21,775       43.8 %   $ 59,071       34.7 %   $ 80,846       36.8 %
Orange
          0.0 %     23,414       13.8 %     23,414       10.6 %
Los Angeles
    5,946       11.9 %     42,625       25.0 %     48,571       22.1 %
Central Valley
    15,112       30.3 %     15,760       9.3 %     30,872       14.0 %
Other (includes out-of-state)
    6,977       14.0 %     29,316       17.2 %     36,293       16.5 %
     
 
  $ 49,810       100.0 %   $ 170,186       100.0 %   $ 219,996       100.0 %
     

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     Of the total SFR and multifamily loans, $29.6 million are for multifamily and the remainder represents single-family loans.
Allowance for Credit Losses
     The allowance for credit losses was $74.8 million as of June 30, 2009. This represents an increase of $20.8 million, or 38.54%, compared to allowance for credit losses of $54.0 million as of December 31, 2008. Activity in the allowance for credit losses was as follows for the first six months of 2009.
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2009     2008  
    (amounts in thousands)  
Balance, beginning of year
  $ 53,960     $ 33,049  
Provision charged to operations
    42,000       26,600  
Loans charged-off
    (21,850 )     (6,037 )
Recoveries on loans previously charged-off
    645       348  
 
           
Balance, end of the period
  $ 74,755     $ 53,960  
 
           
Non-performing Assets
     We had non-performing assets of $55.3 million at June 30, 2009. Non-performing assets represent 1.52% of total loans and OREO and 0.86% of total assets at June 30, 2009. We had non-performing assets of $24.2 million at December 31, 2008. Non-performing assets include non-accrual loans plus other real estate owned (foreclosed property).
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2009     2008  
    (amounts in thousands)  
Non-accrual loans
  $ 51,265     $ 17,684  
Other real estate owned (OREO)
    4,035       6,565  
 
           
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 55,300     $ 24,249  
 
           
 
               
Restructured loans
  $ 2,500     $ 2,500  
 
           
Percentage of nonperforming assets to total loans outstanding & OREO
    1.52 %     0.65 %
 
           
Percentage of nonperforming assets to total assets
    0.86 %     0.36 %
 
           
     We had loans with a balance of $53.8 million classified as impaired at June 30, 2009. This balance includes the non-performing loans of $51.3 million and one loan, which was restructured in a troubled debt restructuring with a balance of $2.5 million as of June 30, 2009. The restructured loan is performing according to terms. At December 31, 2008, we had impaired loans with a balance of $20.2 million. Impaired loans measured 1.49% of gross loans as of June 30, 2009.
     As of June 30, 2009, we had $4.0 million in OREO compared to $6.6 million as of December 31, 2008, a decrease of $2.6 million. This was primarily due to the sales of existing OREO properties of $9.4 million and $848,000 in OREO write-downs, offset by the transfer of $7.6 million from non-performing loans during the first six months of 2009. During the first six months of 2009, the Bank incurred expenses of $326,000 related to the holding of OREO.
     The table below provides trends in our non-performing assets and delinquencies over the past year.

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Non-Performing Assets & Delinquency Trends
(amounts in thousands)
                                         
    June 30,     March 31,     December 31,     September 30,     June 30,  
    2009     2009     2008     2008     2008  
Non-Performing Loans
                                       
Residential Construction and Land
  $ 17,348     $ 20,943     $ 7,524     $ 8,020     $ 9,802  
Commercial Construction
    21,270       22,102                    
Residential Mortgage
    4,632       2,203       3,116       2,062       1,672  
Commercial Real Estate
    7,041       1,661       4,658       4,995       337  
Commercial and Industrial
    859       792       2,074       1,248       214  
Consumer
    115       336       312       312       312  
 
                             
Total
  $ 51,265     $ 48,037     $ 17,684     $ 16,637     $ 12,337  
 
                             
 
                                       
% of Total Loans
    1.42 %     1.31 %     0.47 %     0.46 %     0.35 %
 
                                       
Past Due 30+ Days
                                       
Residential Construction and Land
  $     $     $     $     $  
Commercial Construction
                      2,500        
Residential Mortgage
    2,069       3,814       1,931       481       483  
Commercial Real Estate
    1,074       8,341       2,402       19       255  
Commercial and Industrial
    590       1,720       592       1,852       228  
Dairy & Livestock
    3,551                          
Consumer
    8       62       231       55        
 
                             
Total
  $ 7,292     $ 13,937     $ 5,156     $ 4,907     $ 966  
 
                             
 
                                       
% of Total Loans
    0.20 %     0.38 %     0.14 %     0.14 %     0.03 %
 
                                       
OREO
                                       
Residential Construction and Land
  $ 1,789     $ 2,416     $ 6,158     $ 1,612     $ 1,137  
Commercial Real Estate
    1,187       4,612       87              
Commercial and Industrial
    893       893                    
Residential Mortgage
          745       320       315        
Consumer
    166                          
 
                             
Total
  $ 4,035     $ 8,666     $ 6,565     $ 1,927     $ 1,137  
 
                             
 
                                       
Total Non-Performing, Past Due & OREO
  $ 62,592     $ 70,640     $ 29,405     $ 23,471     $ 14,440  
 
                             
 
                                       
% of Total Loans
    1.73 %     1.93 %     0.78 %     0.65 %     0.41 %
     We had $51.3 million in non-performing loans at June 30, 2009, or 1.42% of total loans. This compares to $48.0 million in non-performing loans at March 31, 2009, $17.7 million in non-performing loans at December 31, 2008 and $12.3 million at June 30, 2008. Non-performing loans consist of $17.4 million in residential real estate construction and land loans, $21.3 million in commercial construction loans, $4.6 million in single-family mortgage loans, $7.0 million in commercial real estate loans, $0.9 million in other commercial loans and $0.1 million in consumer loans.
     The economic downturn has had an impact on our market area and on our loan portfolio. With the exception of assets discussed above, we are not aware of any other loans as of June 30, 2009 for which known credit problems of the borrower would cause serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with their present loan repayment terms, or any known events that would result in the loan being designated as non-performing at some future date. We can anticipate that there will be some losses in the loan portfolio given the current state of the economy. However, we cannot predict the extent to which the deterioration in general economic conditions, real estate values, increase in general rates of interest, change in the financial conditions or business of a borrower may adversely affect a borrower’s ability to pay. See “Risk Management — Credit Risk” herein.
Deposits
     The primary source of funds to support earning assets (loans and investments) is the generation of deposits from our customer base. The ability to grow the customer base and subsequently deposits is a crucial element in the performance of the Company.
     At June 30, 2009, total deposits were $4.0 billion, representing an increase of $475.1 million, or 13.54%, over total deposits of $3.51 billion at December 31, 2008. The composition of deposits is as follows:

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    June 30, 2009     December 31, 2008  
            (Amounts in thousands)          
Non-interest bearing deposits
                               
Demand deposits
  $ 1,420,535       35.6 %   $ 1,334,248       38.0 %
Interest bearing deposits
                               
Savings Deposits
    1,333,765       33.5 %     1,143,779       32.6 %
Time deposits
    1,228,920       30.9 %     1,030,129       29.4 %
 
                       
Total deposits
  $ 3,983,220       100.0 %   $ 3,508,156       100.0 %
 
                       
     The amount of non-interest-bearing demand deposits in relation to total deposits is an integral element in achieving a low cost of funds. Demand deposits totaled $1.42 billion at June 30, 2009, representing an increase of $86.3 million, or 6.47%, over total demand deposits of $1.33 billion at December 31, 2008. Non-interest-bearing demand deposits represented 35.6% of total deposits as of June 30, 2009 and 38.0% of total deposits as of December 31, 2008.
     Savings deposits, which include savings, interest-bearing demand, and money market accounts, totaled $1.33 billion at June 30, 2009, representing an increase of $190.0 million, or 16.61%, over savings deposits of $1.14 billion at December 31, 2008.
     Time deposits totaled $1.23 billion at June 30, 2009. This represented an increase of $198.8 million, or 19.3%, over total time deposits of $1.03 billion at December 31, 2008.
Other Borrowed Funds
     To achieve the desired growth in earning assets and to fully utilize our capital, we fund this growth through generating sources of funds other than deposits. The first source of funds we pursue is non-interest-bearing deposits (the lowest cost of funds to the Company). Next we pursue the growth in interest-bearing deposits and finally we supplement the growth in deposits with borrowed funds. Average borrowed funds, as a percent of average total funding (total deposits plus demand notes plus borrowed funds) was 34.43% as of June 30, 2009, as compared to 40.12% as of December 31, 2008.
     During 2009 and 2008, we entered into short-term borrowing agreements (borrowings with original maturities of one year or less) with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and other institutions. The Bank had no outstanding balances under these agreements at June 30, 2009 and $776.5 million at December 31, 2008. The decrease is due to the repayment of short-term borrowings as a result of the increases in deposit and customer repurchases during 2009. We also sold investment securities and used the proceeds from the sale to repay short-term borrowings. The weighted average annual interest rate on short-term borrowings was 1.39% at December 31, 2008. The FHLB holds certain investment securities and loans of the Bank as collateral for these borrowings.
     In June 2006, the Company purchased securities totaling $250.0 million. This purchase was funded by a repurchase agreement of $250.0 million with a double cap embedded in the repurchase agreement. The interest rate on this agreement is fixed at 4.95% and the maturity is September 30, 2011. In November 2006, we began a repurchase agreement product with our customers. This product, known as Citizens Sweep Manager, sells our investment securities overnight to our customers under an agreement to repurchase them the next day. These repurchase agreements are with customers who have other banking relationships with us. As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, total customer repurchases were $426.1 million and $357.8 million, respectively, with weighted average annual interest rates of 1.04% and 1.29%. As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, total funds borrowed under these agreements were $676.1 million and $607.8 million, respectively.

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     We also entered into long-term borrowing agreements (borrowings with original maturities of one year or longer) with the FHLB. We had outstanding balances of $950.0 million under these agreements at both June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008. The weighted average annual interest rate was 4.09% at both June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. The FHLB holds certain investment securities and loans of the Bank as collateral for these borrowings.
     The Bank has an agreement, known as the Treasury Tax & Loan (“TT&L”) Note Option Program, with the Federal Reserve Bank and the U.S. Department of Treasury in which federal tax deposits made by depositors can be held by the bank until called (withdrawn) by the U.S. Department of Treasury. The maximum amount of accumulated federal tax deposits allowable to be held by the Bank, as set forth in the agreement, is $15.0 million. On June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 the amounts held by the Bank in the TT&L Note Option Program were $9.0 million and $5.4 million, collateralized by securities, respectively. Amounts are payable on demand.
     At June 30, 2009, borrowed funds totaled $1.64 billion, representing a decrease of $710.7 million, or 30.23%, from total borrowed funds of $2.35 billion at December 31, 2008.
Aggregate Contractual Obligations
     The following table summarizes our contractual commitments as of June 30, 2009:
                                         
            Maturity by Period  
            Less Than     One Year     Four Year     After  
            One     to Three     to Five     Five  
    Total     Year     Years     Years     Years  
                    (amounts in thousands)          
Deposits
  $ 3,983,220     $ 3,967,878     $ 11,863     $ 402     $ 3,077  
Repurchase Agreements
    676,111       426,111       250,000              
FHLB and Other Borrowings
    963,995       408,995       100,000       450,000       5,000  
Junior Subordinated Debentures
    115,055                         115,055  
Deferred Compensation
    8,551       423       1,659       1,601       4,868  
Operating Leases
    28,836       2,694       8,844       5,787       11,511  
 
                             
Total
  $ 5,775,768     $ 4,806,101     $ 372,366     $ 457,790     $ 139,511  
 
                             
     Deposits represent non-interest bearing, money market, savings, NOW, certificates of deposits, brokered and all other deposits.
     Repurchase agreements represent amounts due to customers, in addition to, the repurchase agreement with J.P. Morgan.
     FHLB borrowings represent the amounts that are due to the Federal Home Loan Bank. These borrowings have fixed maturity dates. Other borrowings represent the amounts on FCB subordinated debt and TT&L.
     Junior subordinated debentures represent the amounts that are due from the Company to CVB Statutory Trust I, CVB Statutory Trust II & CVB Statutory Trust III. The debentures have the same maturity as the Trust Preferred Securities. CVB Statutory Trust I, which matures in 2033, became callable in whole or in part in December 2008. CVB Statutory Trust II, which matures in 2034, became callable in whole or in part in January 2009. CVB Statutory Trust III, which matures in 2036, will become callable in whole or in part in 2011. It also represents FCB Capital Trust II which matures in 2033 and became callable in 2008. We have not called any of our debentures as of June 30, 2009.
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     Operating leases represent the total minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
     At June 30, 2009, we had commitments to extend credit of approximately $583.5 million and obligations under letters of credit of $63.2 million and available lines of credit totaling $1.12 billion from certain institutions. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to customers, provided 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. Commitments are generally variable rate, and many of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon. As such, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank uses the same credit underwriting policies in granting or accepting such commitments or contingent obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments, which consist of evaluating customers’ creditworthiness individually. The Company has a reserve for undisbursed commitments of $5.5 million as of June 30, 2009 and $4.2 million as of December 31, 2008.
     Standby letters of credit written are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the financial performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. When deemed necessary, the Bank holds appropriate collateral supporting those commitments.
     The following table summarizes the off-balance sheet arrangements at June 30, 2009:
                                         
            Maturity by Period  
            Less Than     One Year     Four Year     After  
            One     to Three     to Five     Five  
    Total     Year     Years     Years     Years  
2009           ( Amounts in thousands )          
Commitment to extend credit
    583,548       179,524       59,951       47,533       296,540  
Obligations under letters of credit
    63,150       45,300       11,964       5,886        
 
                             
Total
  $ 646,698     $ 224,824     $ 71,915     $ 53,419     $ 296,540  
 
                             
Liquidity and Cash Flow
     Since the primary sources and uses of funds for the Bank are deposits and loans, the relationship between gross loans and total deposits provides a useful measure of the Bank’s liquidity. Typically, the closer the ratio of loans to deposits is to 100%, the more reliant the Bank is on its loan portfolio to provide for short-term liquidity needs. Since repayment of loans tends to be less predictable than the maturity of investments and other liquid resources, the higher the loan to deposit ratio the less liquid are the Bank’s assets. For the first six months of 2009, the Bank’s loan to deposit ratio averaged 97.98%, compared to an average ratio of 104.61% for the same period in 2008. The Bank’s ratio of loans to deposits and customer repurchases averaged 88.31% for the first six months of 2009 and 94.02% for the same period in 2008.
     CVB is a company separate and apart from the Bank that must provide for its own liquidity and must service its own obligations, including dividend obligations on the cumulative preferred stock we issued to the United States Treasury as part of our participation in the Capital Purchase Program and interest obligations in connection with our outstanding trust preferred securities. If CVB does not meet its dividend or interest obligations on preferred stock or its trust preferred securities, it would be restricted in its ability to pay dividends on our common stock. Substantially all of CVB’s revenues are obtained from dividends declared and paid by the Bank. The remaining cash flow is from rents paid by third parties on office space in the Company’s corporate headquarters. CVB has demonstrated its own ability to raise additional funds in the capital markets. There are statutory and regulatory provisions that could limit the

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ability of the Bank to pay dividends to CVB. In addition, our regulators could limit the ability of the Bank or the Company to pay dividends or make other distributions. At June 30, 2009, approximately $112.8 million of the Bank’s equity was unrestricted and available to be paid as dividends to CVB. Management of CVB believes that such restrictions will not have an impact on the ability of CVB to meet its ongoing cash obligations.
     For the Bank, sources of funds normally include principal payments on loans and investments, other borrowed funds, and growth in deposits. Uses of funds include withdrawal of deposits, interest paid on deposits, increased loan balances, purchases, and other operating expenses.
     Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $41.1 million for the first six months of 2009, compared to $39.3 million for the same period last year. The increase in cash provided by operating activities is primarily attributed to a decrease in interest paid on deposits offset by an increase in cash paid for income taxes.
     Net cash provided by investing activities totaled $337.6 million for the first six months of 2009, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $157.6 million for the same period in 2008. The increase in cash provided by investing activities was primarily the result of the sales and repayments of mortgage-backed securities during the first six months of 2009.
     Net cash used in financing activities totaled $252.7 million for the first six months of 2009, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $139.8 million for the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to repayment of FHLB advances and decrease in other borrowings, offset by increases in deposits.
     At June 30, 2009, cash and cash equivalents totaled $221.2 million. This represented an increase of $110.3 million, or 99.38%, over a total of $111.0 million at June 30, 2008 and an increase of $125.9 million, or 132.16%, over a total of $95.3 million at December 31, 2008.
Capital Resources
     Historically, our primary source of capital has been the retention of operating earnings. In order to ensure adequate levels of capital, we conduct an ongoing assessment of projected sources and uses of capital in conjunction with projected increases in assets and the level of risk. As part of this ongoing assessment, the Board of Directors reviews the various components of capital, including the costs, benefits and impact of the Company’s continued participation in the United States Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program, and the availability of alternative sources of capital. Although we are not one of the 19 large financial institutions required to conduct a forward-looking capital assessment, or “stress test,” pursuant to the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Assistance Program (CAP), the stress assessment requirements under the CAP or similar requirements could be extended or otherwise impact financial institutions beyond the 19 participating institutions, including us. As a result, we could determine independently or, our regulators could require us, to raise additional capital.
     The Bank and the Company are required to meet risk-based capital standards set by their respective regulatory authorities. The risk-based capital standards require the achievement of a minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of 8.0% (of which at least 4.0% must be Tier 1 capital). In addition, the regulatory authorities require the highest rated institutions to maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0%. To be considered “well-capitalized” for bank regulatory purposes, the Bank and the Company are required to have a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio equal to or greater than 6%, a total risk-based capital ratio equal to or greater than 10% and a Tier 1 leverage ratio equal to or greater than 5%. At June 30, 2009, the Bank and the Company exceeded the minimum risk-based capital ratios and leverage ratios required to be considered “well-capitalized” for regulatory purposes.

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     The Company’s equity capital was $623.4 million at June 30, 2009. This represented an increase of $8.5 million, or 1.38%, over equity capital of $614.9 million at December 31, 2008. The increase was due primarily to the net earnings for the first six months of 2009 in the amount of $29.0 million offset by the payment of common and preferred dividends in the amount of $18.1 million. The Company’s 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K (Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Note 16 of the accompanying financial statements) describes the regulatory capital requirements of the Company and the Bank. Common stock holders are entitled to receive dividends declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available for such payment. Although we have historically paid cash dividends on our common stock, we are not required to do so and our Board of Directors could reduce or eliminate our common stock dividend in the future.
     The table below presents the Company’s and the Bank’s risk-based and leverage capital ratios as of June 30, 2009, and December 31, 2008.
Table 6 — Regulatory Capital Ratios
                                         
    Required        
    Minimum   June 30, 2009   December 31, 2008
Capital Ratios   Ratios   Company   Bank   Company   Bank
Risk-based capital ratios:
                                       
Tier I
    4.00 %     15.1 %     15.0 %     14.2 %     13.9 %
Total
    8.00 %     16.5 %     16.2 %     15.5 %     15.2 %
Leverage ratio
    4.00 %     10.2 %     10.1 %     9.8 %     9.7 %
RISK MANAGEMENT
     We have adopted a Risk Management Plan to ensure the proper control and management of all risk factors inherent in the operation of the Company and the Bank. Specifically, credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, transaction risk, compliance risk, strategic risk, reputation risk, price risk and foreign exchange risk, can all affect the market risk exposure of the Company. These specific risk factors are not mutually exclusive. It is recognized that any product or service offered by us may expose the Bank to one or more of these risks. Our Risk Management Committee and Risk Management Department monitors these risks to minimize exposure to the Company.
Credit Risk
     Credit risk is defined as the risk to earnings or capital arising from an obligor’s failure to meet the terms of any contract or otherwise fail to perform as agreed. Credit risk is found in all activities where success depends on counter party, issuer, or borrower performance. Credit risk arises through the extension of loans and leases, certain securities, and letters of credit.
     Credit risk in the investment portfolio and correspondent bank accounts is addressed through defined limits in the Bank’s policy statements. In addition, certain securities carry insurance to enhance credit quality of the bond. Limitations on industry concentration, aggregate customer borrowings, geographic boundaries and standards on loan quality also are designed to reduce loan credit risk. Senior Management, Directors’ Committees, and the Board of Directors are provided with information to appropriately identify, measure, control and monitor the credit risk of the Bank.
     Implicit in lending activities is the risk that losses will occur and that the amount of such losses will vary over time. Consequently, we maintain an allowance for credit losses by charging a provision for credit losses to earnings. Loans determined to be losses are charged against the allowance for credit losses. Our allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level considered by us to be adequate to provide for estimated probable losses inherent in the existing portfolio.

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     The allowance for credit losses is based upon estimates of probable losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolio. The nature of the process by which we determine the appropriate allowance for credit losses requires the exercise of considerable judgment. The amount actually observed in respect of these losses can vary significantly from the estimated amounts. We employ a systematic methodology that is intended to reduce the differences between estimated and actual losses.
     Our methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance is conducted on a regular basis and considers all loans. The systematic methodology consists of two major elements.
          The first major element includes a detailed analysis of the loan portfolio in two phases. The first phase is conducted in accordance with SFAS No. 114, “Accounting by Creditors for the Impairment of a Loan”, as amended by SFAS No. 118, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan — Income Recognition and Disclosures.” Individual loans are reviewed to identify loans for impairment. A loan is impaired when principal and interest are deemed uncollectible in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan. Impairment is measured as either the expected future cash flows discounted at each loan’s effective interest rate, the fair value of the loan’s collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, or an observable market price of the loan (if one exists). Upon measuring the impairment, we will ensure an appropriate level of allowance is present or established.
     Central to the first phase of our credit risk management is its loan risk rating system. The originating credit officer assigns borrowers an initial risk rating, which is reviewed and possibly changed by Credit Management. The risk rating is based primarily on a thorough analysis of each borrower’s financial capacity in conjunction with industry and economic trends. Credit approvals are made based upon the amount of inherent credit risk specific to the transaction and are reviewed for appropriateness by senior line and Credit Management personnel. Credits are monitored by line and Credit Management personnel for deterioration in a borrower’s financial condition, which would impact the ability of the borrower to perform under the contract. Risk ratings are adjusted as necessary.
     Loans are risk rated into the following categories: Pass, Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful, and Loss. Each of these groups is assessed and appropriate amounts used in determining the adequacy of our allowance for losses. The Impaired and Doubtful loans are analyzed on an individual basis for allowance amounts. The other categories have formulae used to determine the needed allowance amount.
     The Bank obtains a quarterly independent credit review by engaging an outside party to review our loans. The primary purpose of this review is to evaluate our existing loan ratings and provide an assessment as to the effectiveness of our allowance process.
     Based on the risk rating system, specific allowances are established in cases where we have identified significant conditions or circumstances related to a credit that we believe indicates the probability that a loss has been incurred. We perform a detailed analysis of these loans, including, but not limited to, cash flows, appraisals of the collateral, conditions of the marketplace for liquidating the collateral and assessment of the guarantors. We then determine the inherent loss potential and allocate a portion of the allowance for losses as a specific allowance for each of these credits.
     The second phase is conducted by evaluating or segmenting the remainder of the loan portfolio into groups or pools of loans with similar characteristics in accordance with SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies.” In this second phase, groups or pools of homogeneous loans are reviewed to determine a portfolio formula allowance. In the case of the portfolio formula allowance, homogeneous portfolios, such as small business loans, consumer loans, agricultural loans, and real estate loans, are aggregated or pooled in determining the appropriate allowance. The risk assessment process in this case emphasizes trends in the different portfolios for delinquency, loss, and other-behavioral characteristics of the subject portfolios.
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collectability. This includes our estimates of the amounts necessary for concentrations, economic uncertainties, the volatility of the market value of collateral, and other relevant factors. The relationship of the two major elements of the allowance to the total allowance may fluctuate from period to period.
     In the second major element of the analysis which considers all known relevant internal and external factors that may affect a loan’s collectability, we perform an evaluation of various conditions, the effects of which are not directly measured in the determination of the formula and specific allowances. 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. The conditions evaluated in connection with the second element of the analysis of the allowance include, but are not limited to the following conditions that existed as of the balance sheet date:
    then-existing general economic and business conditions affecting the key lending areas of the Company,
 
    then-existing economic and business conditions of areas outside the lending areas, such as other sections of the United States, Asia and Latin America,
 
    credit quality trends (including trends in non-performing loans expected to result from existing conditions),
 
    collateral values
 
    loan volumes and concentrations,
 
    seasoning of the loan portfolio,
 
    specific industry conditions within portfolio segments,
 
    recent loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio, — duration of the current business cycle,
 
    bank regulatory examination results and
 
    findings of the Company’s external credit examiners.
     We review these conditions in discussion 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, our 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, our evaluation of the inherent loss related to such condition is reflected in the second major element of the allowance. Although we have allocated a portion of the allowance to specific loan categories, the adequacy of the allowance must be considered in its entirety.
     Table 7 presents a comparison of net credit losses, the provision for credit losses (including adjustments incidental to mergers), and the resulting allowance for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.

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TABLE 7 — Summary of Credit Loss Experience
                 
    Six months ended June 30,  
    2009     2008  
    (amounts in thousands)  
Amount of Total Loans at End of Period (1)
  $ 3,614,756     $ 3,516,243  
 
           
Average Total Loans Outstanding (1)
  $ 3,667,152     $ 3,410,981  
 
           
Allowance for Credit Losses:
               
Beginning of Period
  $ 53,960     $ 33,049  
Loans Charged-Off:
               
Construction Loans
    18,769        
Real Estate Loans
    495       52  
Commercial and Industrial
    2,264       326  
Lease Financing Receivables
    170       166  
Consumer Loans
    152       141  
 
           
Total Loans Charged-Off
    21,850       685  
 
           
 
               
Recoveries:
               
Real Estate Loans
    468       192  
Commercial and Industrial
    17       16  
Lease Financing Receivables
    147       10  
Consumer Loans
    13       28  
 
           
Total Loans Recovered
    645       246  
Net Loans Charged-Off
    21,205       439  
 
           
Provision Charged to Operating Expense
    42,000       4,700  
 
           
Allowance for Credit Losses at End of period
  $ 74,755     $ 37,310  
 
           
 
(1)   Net of deferred loan fees
                 
Net Loans Charged-Off to Average Total Loans
    0.58 %     0.01 %
Net Loans Charged-Off to Total Loans at End of Period
    0.59 %     0.01 %
Allowance for Credit Losses to Average Total Loans
    2.04 %     1.09 %
Allowance for Credit Losses to Total Loans at End of Period
    2.07 %     1.06 %
Net Loans Charged-Off to Allowance for Credit Losses
    28.37 %     1.18 %
Net Loans Charged-Off to Provision for Credit Losses
    50.49 %     9.34 %
     While we believe that the allowance at June 30, 2009, was adequate to absorb losses from any known or inherent risks in the portfolio, no assurance can be given that economic conditions or natural disasters which adversely affect the Company’s service areas or other circumstances or conditions, including those identified above, will not be reflected in increased provisions or credit losses in the future.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market Risk
     In the normal course of our business activities, we are exposed to market risks, including price and liquidity risk. Market risk is the potential of loss from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates (interest rate risk). Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that we may not be able to satisfy current or future commitments or that we may be more reliant on alternative funding sources such as long-term debt. Financial products that expose us to market risk include securities, loans, deposits, debts and derivative financial instruments.
Counterparty Risk
     Recent developments in the financial markets have placed an increased awareness of Counterparty Risks. These risks occur when a financial institution has an indebtedness or potential for indebtedness to another financial institution. We have assessed our Counterparty Risk at the end of the second quarter with the following results:
    We have $250 million in a repurchase agreement with an embedded double cap. We entered into this transaction in September 2006 to protect against rising interest rates. The repurchase agreement is with JP Morgan. The Moody’s public debt rating for this institution is Aa3.
 
    We do not have any investments in the preferred stock of any other company.
 
    We do not have in our investment portfolio any trust preferred securities of any other company.
 
    All of our investment securities are either municipal securities or securities backed by mortgages, FNMA, FHLMC or FHLB.
 
    All of our commercial line insurance policies are with companies with the highest AM Best ratings of AXII or above.
 
    We have no significant counterparty exposure related to derivatives such as interest rate swaps.
 
    We have no significant exposure to our Cash Surrender Value of Life insurance since most of the insurance companies carry an AM Best rating of A or greater.
 
    We have $255.0 million in Fed Funds lines of credit with other banks. All of these banks are major U.S. banks, with over $15.0 billion in assets. We rely on these funds for overnight borrowings.
Interest Rate Risk
     During periods of changing interest rates, the ability to reprice interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities can influence net interest income, the net interest margin, and consequently, our earnings. Interest rate risk is managed by attempting to control the spread between rates earned on interest-earning assets and the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities within the constraints imposed by market competition in the Bank’s service area. Short-term repricing risk is minimized by controlling the level of floating rate loans and maintaining a downward sloping ladder of bond payments and maturities. Basis risk is managed by the timing and magnitude of changes to interest-bearing deposit rates. Yield curve risk is reduced by keeping the duration of the loan and bond portfolios balanced to attempt to minimize the risks of rising or falling yields. Options risk in the bond portfolio is monitored monthly and actions are recommended when appropriate.
     We monitor the interest rate “sensitivity” risk to earnings from potential changes in interest rates using various methods, including a maturity/repricing gap analysis. This analysis measures, at specific time intervals, the differences between earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for which repricing opportunities will occur. A positive difference, or gap, indicates that earning assets will reprice faster than interest-bearing liabilities. This will generally produce a greater net interest margin during periods of rising interest rates, and a lower net interest margin during periods of declining interest rates. Conversely,

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a negative gap will generally produce a lower net interest margin during periods of rising interest rates and a greater net interest margin during periods of decreasing interest rates.
     The interest rates paid on deposit accounts do not always move in unison with the rates charged on loans. In addition, the magnitude of changes in the rates charged on loans is not always proportionate to the magnitude of changes in the rates paid for deposits. Consequently, changes in interest rates do not necessarily result in an increase or decrease in the net interest margin solely as a result of the differences between repricing opportunities of earning assets or interest-bearing liabilities. In general, whether we report a positive gap in the short-term period or negative gap in the long-term period does not necessarily indicate that, if interest rates decreased, net interest income would increase, or if interest rates increased, net interest income would decrease.
     Approximately $1.6 billion, or 70%, of the total investment portfolio at June 30, 2009 consisted of securities backed by mortgages. The final maturity of these securities can be affected by the speed at which the underlying mortgages repay. Mortgages tend to repay faster as interest rates fall, and slower as interest rates rise. As a result, we may be subject to a “prepayment risk” resulting from greater funds available for reinvestment at a time when available yields are lower. Conversely, we may be subject to “extension risk” resulting from lesser amounts available for reinvestment at a time when available yields are higher. Prepayment risk includes the risk associated with the payment of an investment’s principal faster than originally intended. Extension risk is the risk associated with the payment of an investment’s principal over a longer time period than originally anticipated. In addition, there can be greater risk of price volatility for mortgage-backed securities as a result of anticipated prepayment or extension risk.
     We also utilize the results of a dynamic simulation model to quantify the estimated exposure of net interest income to sustained interest rate changes. The sensitivity of our net interest income is measured over a rolling two-year horizon.
     The simulation model estimates the impact of changing interest rates on the interest income from all interest-earning assets and the interest expense paid on all interest-bearing liabilities reflected on the Company’s balance sheet. This sensitivity analysis is compared to policy limits, which specify a maximum tolerance level for net interest income exposure over a one-year horizon assuming no balance sheet growth, given a 200 basis point upward and 100 basis point downward shift in interest rates. A parallel and pro rata shift in rates over a 12-month period is assumed.
     The following depicts the Company’s net interest income sensitivity analysis as of June 30, 2009:
         
    Estimated Net
Simulated   Interest Income
Rate Changes   Sensitivity
+ 200 basis points
    (2.81 %)
- 100 basis points
    0.30 %
     The Company is currently more liability sensitive. The estimated sensitivity does not necessarily represent our forecast and the results may not be indicative of actual changes to our net interest income. These estimates are based upon a number of assumptions including: the nature and timing of interest rate levels including yield curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities, pricing strategies on loans and deposits, and replacement of asset and liability cash flows. While the assumptions used are based on current economic and local market conditions, there is no assurance as to the predictive nature of these conditions including how customer preferences or competitor influences might change.

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Liquidity Risk
     Liquidity risk is the risk to earnings or capital resulting from our inability to meet our obligations when they come due without incurring unacceptable losses. It includes the ability to manage unplanned decreases or changes in funding sources and to recognize or address changes in market conditions that affect our ability to liquidate assets quickly and with minimum loss of value. Factors considered in liquidity risk management are stability of the deposit base; marketability, maturity, and pledging of investments; and the demand for credit.
     In general, liquidity risk is managed daily by controlling the level of fed funds and the use of funds provided by the cash flow from the investment portfolio. To meet unexpected demands, lines of credit are maintained with correspondent banks, the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank. The sale of bonds maturing in the near future can also serve as a contingent source of funds. Increases in deposit rates are considered a last resort as a means of raising funds to increase liquidity.
Transaction Risk
     Transaction risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from problems in service or product delivery. This risk is significant within any bank and is interconnected with other risk categories in most activities throughout the Bank. Transaction risk is a function of internal controls, information systems, associate integrity, and operating processes. It arises daily throughout the Bank as transactions are processed. It pervades all divisions, departments and branches and is inherent in all products and services we offer.
     In general, transaction risk is defined as high, medium or low by the internal auditors during the audit process. The audit plan ensures that high-risk areas are reviewed at least annually. We utilize a third party audit firm to provide internal audit services.
     The key to monitoring transaction risk is in the design, documentation and implementation of well-defined procedures. All transaction related procedures include steps to report events that might increase transaction risk. Dual controls are also a form of monitoring.
Compliance Risk
     Compliance risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from violations of, or non-conformance with, laws, rules, regulations, prescribed practices, or ethical standards. Compliance risk also arises in situations where the laws or rules governing certain Bank products or activities of the Bank’s customers may be ambiguous or untested. Compliance risk exposes us to fines, civil money penalties, payment of damages, and the voiding of contracts. Compliance risk can also lead to a diminished reputation, reduced business value, limited business opportunities, lessened expansion potential, and lack of contract enforceability.
     There is no single or primary source of compliance risk. It is inherent in every Bank activity. Frequently, it blends into operational risk and transaction processing. A portion of this risk is sometimes referred to as legal risk. This is not limited solely to risk from failure to comply with consumer protection laws; it encompasses all laws, as well as prudent ethical standards and contractual obligations. It also includes the exposure to litigation from all aspects of banking, traditional and non-traditional.
     Our Risk Management Policy and Program and the Code of Ethical Conduct are the cornerstone for controlling compliance risk. An integral part of controlling this risk is the proper training of associates. The Chief Risk Officer is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive compliance training program. The Chief Risk Officer will ensure that each associate receives adequate training with regard to their position to ensure that laws and regulations are not violated. All associates who deal in compliance high risk areas are trained to be knowledgeable about the level and severity of exposure in those areas and the policies and procedures in place to control such exposure.
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depth audits performed by an external firm and the other is periodic monitoring performed by the Risk Management Division.
     The Bank utilizes an external firm to conduct compliance audits as a means of identifying weaknesses in the compliance program itself. The external firm’s audit plan includes a periodic review of each branch and department of the Bank.
     The branch or department that is the subject of an audit is required to respond to the audit and correct any violations noted. The Chief Risk Officer will review audit findings and the response provided by the branch or department to identify areas which pose a significant compliance risk.
     The Risk Management Division conducts periodic monitoring of our compliance efforts with a special focus on those areas that expose us to compliance risk. The purpose of the periodic monitoring is to ensure that our associates are adhering to established policies and procedures adopted by the Bank. The Chief Risk Officer will notify the appropriate department head and the Management Compliance Committee, the Audit Committee and the Risk Management Committee of any violations noted. The branch or department that is the subject of the review will be required to respond to the findings and correct any noted violations.
     The Bank recognizes that customer complaints can often identify weaknesses in our compliance program which could expose the Bank to risk. Therefore, all complaints are given prompt attention. Our Risk Management Policy and Program includes provisions on how customer complaints are to be addressed. The Chief Risk Officer reviews all complaints to determine if a significant compliance risk exists and communicates those findings to the Risk Management Committee.
Strategic Risk
     Strategic risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from adverse decisions or improper implementation of strategic decisions. This risk is a function of the compatibility between an organization’s goals, the resources deployed against those goals and the quality of implementation.
     Strategic risks are identified as part of the strategic planning process. Offsite strategic planning sessions are held annually. The strategic review consists of an economic assessment, competitive analysis, industry outlook and legislative and regulatory review.
     A primary measurement of strategic risk is peer group analysis. Key performance ratios are compared to three separate peer groups to identify any sign of weakness and potential opportunities. The peer group consists of:
  1.   All banks of comparable size
 
  2.   High performing banks
 
  3.   A list of specific banks
     Another measure is the comparison of the actual results of previous strategic initiatives against the expected results established prior to implementation of each strategy.
     The corporate strategic plan is formally presented to all branch managers and department managers at an annual leadership conference.
Reputation Risk
     Reputation risk is the risk to capital and earnings arising from negative public opinion. This affects our ability to establish new relationships or services, or continue servicing existing relationships. It can expose us to litigation and, in some instances, financial loss.

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Price and Foreign Exchange Risk
     Price risk arises from changes in market factors that affect the value of traded instruments. Foreign exchange risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from movements in foreign exchange rates.
     Our current exposure to price risk is nominal. We do not have trading accounts. Consequently, the level of price risk within the investment portfolio is limited to the need to sell securities for reasons other than trading. The section of this policy pertaining to liquidity risk addresses this risk.
     We maintain deposit accounts with various foreign banks. Our Interbank Liability Policy limits the balance in any of these accounts to an amount that does not present a significant risk to our earnings from changes in the value of foreign currencies.
     Our asset liability model calculates the market value of the Bank’s equity. In addition, management prepares on a monthly basis a Capital Volatility report that compares changes in the market value of the investment portfolio.
     The Balance Sheet Management Policy requires the submission of a Fair Value Matrix Report to the Balance Sheet Management Committee on a quarterly basis. The report calculates the economic value of equity under different interest rate scenarios, revealing the level or price risk of the Bank’s interest sensitive asset and liability portfolios.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
     As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and other senior management of the Company. Based on the foregoing, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
     During our most recent fiscal quarter, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
     Not Applicable
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
     We may be required to make additional provisions for loan losses and charge off additional loans in the future, which could adversely affect our results of operations.
     For the six months ended June 30, 2009, we recorded a $42.0 million provision for credit losses and charged-off $21.2 million in loans, net of $645,000 of recoveries. There has been a significant slowdown in the real estate markets in portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties and the Central Valley area of California where a majority of our loan customers, including our largest borrowing relationships, are based. This slowdown reflects declining prices in real estate, excess inventories of homes and increasing vacancies in commercial and industrial properties, all of which have contributed to financial strain on real estate developers and suppliers. As of June 30, 2009, we had $2.3 billion in real estate loans and $303.6 million in construction loans. Continuing deterioration in the real estate market could affect the ability of our loan customers, including our largest borrowing relationships, to service their debt, which could result in loan charge-offs and provisions for credit losses in the future, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, net income and capital.
     Except as described above, there are no material changes to the risk factors as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008,. The materialization of any risks and uncertainties identified in our Forward Looking Statements contained in this report together with those previously disclosed in the Form 10-K and any subsequent Form 10-Q or those that are presently unforeseen could result in significant adverse effects on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. See Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — General” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
     We did not repurchase any securities during the six months ended June 30, 2009. Our Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 10,000,000 shares of our common stock which remain to be repurchased at June 30, 2009. We are currently subject to restrictions relating to repurchasing our common stock as a result of our participation in the United States Treasury Capital Purchase Program.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
     Not Applicable
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
     On May 13, 2009, the Company held its 2009 annual meeting of shareholders. The following directors were elected to serve until our next annual meeting. The table below summarizes the votes received.

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Election of Directors:
                 
    For   Withheld
George A. Borba
    64,816,806       4,429,635  
John A. Borba
    64,872,657       4,373,784  
Ronald O. Kruse
    68,188,644       1,057,797  
Robert M. Jacoby
    68,301,677       944,764  
Christopher D. Myers
    68,851,842       394,599  
James C. Seley
    68,850,799       395,642  
San Vaccaro
    68,137,943       1,108,498  
D. Linn Wiley
    68,576,028       670,413  
     The appointment of KPMG, LLP as independent public accountants of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2009 was ratified at the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders by the following vote:
             
            Broker
For   Against   Abstain   Non-Votes
68,730,986
  115,207   400,248  
     The results of the advisory vote to approve compensation of the named executive offers was as follows:
             
            Broker
For   Against   Abstain   Non-Votes
61,191,293   1,962,314   6,092,834  
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
     Not Applicable

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
     The Exhibits listed below are included with this Report.
     
Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibits
 
   
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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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.
         
  CVB FINANCIAL CORP.
(Registrant)
 
 
Date: August 5, 2009  /s/ Edward J. Biebrich Jr.    
  Edward J. Biebrich Jr.   
  Chief Financial Officer   
 

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