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Embassy Bancorp, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2011 March (Form 10-Q)

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

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 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 000-1449794

Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Pennsylvania
26-3339011
(State of incorporation)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
One Hundred Gateway Drive, Suite 100
 
Bethlehem, PA
18017
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
   
(610) 882-8800
(Issuer’s Telephone Number)
 
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 filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  x 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(§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes o  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o
 
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company x

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

APPLICABLE ONLY TO REGISTRANTS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. 
Yes o  No o                                                       
Not applicable.

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:

COMMON STOCK
     
 
Number of shares outstanding as of May 10, 2011   ($1.00 Par Value)   7,154,004
    (Title Class)   (Outstanding Shares)
 


 
 

 
 
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Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
 
Part I – Financial Information
 
Item 1 – Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
ASSETS
 
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
 
Cash and due from banks
  $ 17,448     $ 6,645  
Interest bearing demand deposits with banks
    15,281       7,085  
Federal funds sold
    2,530       5,913  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    35,259       19,643  
                 
Interest bearing time deposits
    7,589       8,326  
Securities available for sale
    88,615       89,871  
Restricted investment in bank stock
    1,907       2,006  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $3,789 in 2011; $3,709 in 2010
    376,428       384,456  
Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
    2,324       2,398  
Deferred income taxes
    360       616  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,651       1,503  
Other real estate owned
    3,069       3,069  
Other assets
    2,147       1,996  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 519,349     $ 513,884  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Liabilities:
               
Deposits:
               
Non-interest bearing
  $ 30,730     $ 32,431  
Interest bearing
    395,641       382,836  
                 
Total Deposits
    426,371       415,267  
                 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    38,749       46,433  
Long-term borrowings
    13,586       13,586  
Accrued interest payable
    657       941  
Other liabilities
    1,645       928  
                 
Total Liabilities
    481,008       477,155  
                 
Stockholders' Equity:
               
Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued 7,157,357 shares; outstanding 7,157,004
    7,157       7,157  
Surplus
    22,303       22,303  
Accumulated earnings
    8,090       6,976  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    794       296  
Treasury stock, at cost, 353 shares
    (3 )     (3 )
                 
Total Stockholders' Equity
    38,341       36,729  
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  $ 519,349     $ 513,884  
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
 
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
INTEREST INCOME
 
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
             
Loans receivable, including fees
  $ 5,066     $ 4,939  
Securities, taxable
    471       581  
Securities, non-taxable
    245       217  
Federal funds sold, and other
    6       7  
Interest on time deposits
    31       43  
                 
Total Interest Income
    5,819       5,787  
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE
               
                 
Deposits
    1,013       1,320  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    59       117  
Long-term borrowings
    184       196  
Total Interest Expense
    1,256       1,633  
                 
Net Interest Income
    4,563       4,154  
                 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    165       180  
                 
Net Interest Income after
               
Provision for Loan Losses
    4,398       3,974  
                 
OTHER INCOME
               
                 
Credit card processing fees
    228       170  
Other service fees
    94       82  
Total Other Income
    322       252  
                 
OTHER EXPENSES
               
                 
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,390       1,207  
Occupancy and equipment
    571       482  
Data processing
    215       231  
Credit card processing
    217       161  
Advertising and promotion
    192       157  
Professional fees
    80       95  
FDIC insurance
    172       169  
Insurance
    35       11  
Loan and real estate
    46       25  
Charitable contributions
    119       109  
Other
    133       149  
Total Other Expenses
    3,170       2,796  
                 
Income before Income Taxes
    1,550       1,430  
                 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    436       417  
                 
Net Income
  $ 1,114     $ 1,013  
                 
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
  $ 0.16     $ 0.15  
                 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
  $ 0.15     $ 0.14  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
 
                     
Accumulated
             
                     
Other
             
   
Common
         
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Treasury
       
   
Stock
   
Surplus
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Stock
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands, and per Share Data)
 
                                     
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 2009
    6,941       22,900       2,455       1,384       (3 )     33,677  
                                                 
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net income
                    1,013                       1,013  
Net change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of income tax effects
                            180               180  
                                                 
Total Comprehensive Income
                                            1,193  
                                                 
BALANCE - MARCH 31, 2010
  $ 6,941     $ 22,900     $ 3,468     $ 1,564     $ (3 )   $ 34,870  
                                                 
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 2010
    7,157       22,303       6,976       296       (3 )     36,729  
                                                 
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net income
                    1,114                       1,114  
Net change in unrealized gain  on securities available for sale, net  of income tax effects
                            498               498  
                                                 
Total Comprehensive Income
                                            1,612  
                                                 
BALANCE - MARCH 31, 2011
  $ 7,157     $ 22,303     $ 8,090     $ 794     $ (3 )   $ 38,341  
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

   
Three Months ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net income
  $ 1,114     $ 1,013  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
    165       180  
(Accretion) of deferred loan fees/costs
    (26 )     (28 )
Depreciation and amortization
    155       144  
Net amortization of investment security premiums and discounts
    86       23  
(Increase) in deferred income taxes
    (1 )     -  
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable
    (148 )     33  
Increase in other assets
    (151 )     (20 )
Decrease in accrued interest payable
    (284 )     (551 )
Increase in other liabilities
    717       448  
                 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    1,627       1,242  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (2,880 )     (6,574 )
Maturities, calls and principal repayments of securities available for sale
    4,805       2,172  
Net decrease (increase) in loans
    7,889       (9,857 )
Decrease in restricted investment in bank stock
    99       -  
Net maturities of interest bearing time deposits
    737       3,265  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (81 )     (259 )
                 
Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Investing Activities
    10,569       (11,253 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Net increase in deposits
    11,104       6,411  
Net (decrease) increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    (7,684 )     5,293  
Proceeds from long-term borrowed funds
    -       50  
                 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    3,420       9,754  
                 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    15,616       (257 )
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING
    19,643       26,464  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - ENDING
  $ 35,259     $ 26,207  
                 
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
               
Interest paid
  $ 1,540     $ 2,184  
                 
Income taxes paid
  $ -     $ 176  
                 
Other real estate acquired in settlement of loans
  $ 3,069     $ -  
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is a Pennsylvania corporation organized in 2008 and registered as a bank holding company pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHC Act”). The Company was formed for purposes of acquiring Embassy Bank For The Lehigh Valley (the “Bank”) in connection with the reorganization of the Bank into a bank holding company structure, which was consummated on November 11, 2008. Accordingly, the Company owns all of the capital stock of the Bank, giving the organization more flexibility in meeting its capital needs as the Company continues to grow. Embassy Holdings, LLC (the “LLC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank organized to engage in the holding of property acquired by the Bank in satisfaction of debts previously contracted.  As such, the consolidated financial statements contained herein include the accounts of the Company, the Bank and the LLC. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

The Bank, which is the Company’s principal operating subsidiary, was originally incorporated as a Pennsylvania bank on May 11, 2001 and opened its doors on November 6, 2001. It was formed by a group of local business persons and professionals with significant prior experience in community banking in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, the Bank’s primary market area.

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of the Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.

The consolidated financial statements presented in this report should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2010, included in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 31, 2011.

In preparing these consolidated financial statements, the Company evaluated the events and transactions that occurred after March 31, 2011 through the date these consolidated financial statements were issued.

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The significant accounting policies of the Company as applied in the interim financial statements presented are substantially the same as those followed on an annual basis as presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
Note 3 – Stockholders’ Equity
 
On November 11, 2008, the Company consummated its acquisition of Embassy Bank For The Lehigh Valley pursuant to a Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated April 18, 2008, pursuant to which the Bank was reorganized into a bank holding company structure. At the effective time of the reorganization, each share of common stock of Embassy Bank For The Lehigh Valley issued and outstanding was automatically converted into one share of Company common stock. The issuance of Company common stock in connection with the reorganization was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 4 – Comprehensive Income

The only other comprehensive income item that the Company presently has is unrealized gains on securities available for sale. The components of the change in unrealized gains for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, are as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Change in unrealized holding gains on securities available for sale
  $ 755     $ 272  
Less: Reclassification adjustment for realized gains (losses)
    -       -  
      755       272  
Tax effect
    (257 )     (92 )
Change in net unrealized gains
  $ 498     $ 180  
 
Note 5 – Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, as adjusted for stock dividends and splits. Diluted earnings per share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustments to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate solely to outstanding stock options, and are determined using the treasury stock method.
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands, except per share data)
 
             
Net income
  $ 1,114     $ 1,013  
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding
    7,157       6,941  
Dilutive effect of potential common shares, stock options
    33       350  
                 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    7,190       7,291  
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.15  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.15     $ 0.14  
                 
 
Stock options of 132,906 and 72,739 shares of common stock were not considered in computing diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, because they are not dilutive to earnings.

Note 6 – Guarantees

The Company, through the Bank, does not issue any guarantees that would require liability recognition or disclosure, other than its standby letters of credit. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Generally, all letters of credit, when issued, have expiration dates within one year. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as those that are involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank generally holds collateral and/or personal guarantees supporting these commitments. The Company had $­4.3 million of standby letters of credit outstanding as of March 31, 2011. The approximate value of underlying collateral upon liquidation that would be expected to cover this maximum potential exposure was $4.2 million. Management does not consider the current amount of the liability as of March 31, 2011 for guarantees under standby letters of credit issued to be material.
  
Note 7 – Short-term and Long-term Borrowings

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, federal funds purchased and Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (“FHLB”) short term advances generally represent overnight or less than twelve month borrowings. Long term advances from the FHLB are for proceeds of twelve months or more and are generally less than sixty months. The Bank has an agreement with the FHLB which allows for borrowings up to a percentage of qualifying assets. At March 31, 2011, the Bank had a maximum borrowing capacity for short-

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 7 – Short-term and Long-term Borrowings (Continued)

term and long-term advances of approximately $205.3 million, of which $7.9 million was outstanding in long-term loans. Long-term loans with FHLB of $7.9 million were outstanding at December 31, 2010. There were no short-term advances outstanding at March 31, 2011. All FHLB borrowings are secured by qualifying assets of the Bank.

The Bank has a federal funds line of credit with the Atlantic Central Bankers Bank (“ACBB”) of approximately $6.0 million, of which none was outstanding at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. Advances from this line are unsecured.

The Company has two lines of credit with Univest National Bank and Trust Company (“Univest”) totaling $10 million. As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the outstanding balance was $5.7 million. Advances from these lines of credit are secured by 833,333 shares of Bank common stock. Under the terms of the loan agreement, the Bank is required to remain well capitalized. The proceeds of the loan were primarily used for the holding company’s investment in the Bank, thus providing additional capital to support the Bank’s growth.

Note 8 – Securities Available For Sale

At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, the amortized cost and fair values of securities available-for-sale were as follows:

   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
March 31, 2011:
                       
U.S Treasury and agency obligations
  $ 32,600     $ 110     $ (141 )   $ 32,569  
Municipal bonds
    37,873       551       (190 )     38,234  
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
    14,410       753       (31 )     15,132  
Corporate Bonds
    2,528       152       -       2,680  
Total
  $ 87,411     $ 1,566     $ (362 )   $ 88,615  
                                 
December 31, 2010:
                               
U.S Treasury and agency obligations
  $ 32,669     $ 120     $ (167 )   $ 32,622  
Municipal bonds
    37,012       102       (568 )     36,546  
Mortgage-backed securities - residential
    15,961       815       (27 )     16,749  
Corporate Bonds
    3,780       174       -       3,954  
Total
  $ 89,422     $ 1,211     $ (762 )   $ 89,871  

The amortized cost and fair value of securities as of March 31, 2011, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay obligations with or without any penalties.

   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Due in one year or less
  $ -     $ -  
Due after one year through five years
    37,210       37,353  
Due after five years through ten years
    5,803       5,828  
Due after ten years
    29,988       30,302  
      73,001       73,483  
                 
Mortgage-backed securities
    14,410       15,132  
    $ 87,411     $ 88,615  
 
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
Note 8 – Securities Available For Sale (Continued)

There were no sales of securities for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.
 
Securities with a carrying value of $54.8 million and $58.2  million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, were subject to agreements to repurchase, pledged to secure public deposits, or pledged for other purposes required or permitted by law.

The following table shows the Company’s investments’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively:
 
   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Losses
 
March 31, 2011:
 
(In Thousands)
 
                                     
Municipal bonds
  $ 11,423     $ (190 )   $ -     $ -     $ 11,423     $ (190 )
Mortgage -backed securities - residential
    1,495       (31 )     -       -       1,495       (31 )
U.S. Treasury and agency obligations
    28,399       (141 )     -       -       28,399       (141 )
Total Temporarily Impaired Securities
  $ 41,317     $ (362 )   $ -     $ -     $ 41,317     $ (362 )
                                                 
December 31, 2010:
                                               
                                                 
Municipal bonds
  $ 27,880     $ (568 )   $ -     $ -     $ 27,880     $ (568 )
Mortgage -backed securities - residential
    1,584       (27 )                     1,584       (27 )
U.S. Treasury and agency obligations
    27,455       (167 )                     27,455       (167 )
Total Temporarily Impaired Securities
  $ 56,919     $ (762 )   $ -     $ -     $ 56,919     $ (762 )

The Company had forty-three (43) securities in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2011. Unrealized losses detailed above relate to US government agency and municipal securities and the decline in fair value is due only to interest rate fluctuations. As of March 31, 2011, the Company either has the intent and ability to hold the aforementioned forty-three (43) securities until maturity or market price recovery, or believes that it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell such securities. None of the individual unrealized losses are significant and management believes that the unrealized losses represent temporary impairment of the securities.

Note 9 – Restricted Investment In Bank Stock

Restricted investments in bank stock consist of Federal Home Loan Bank stock (FHLB) and Atlantic Central Bankers Bank stock.  The restricted stocks are carried at cost.
 
The Bank owns restricted stock investments in the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”). Federal law requires a member institution of the FHLB to hold stock according to a predetermined formula.  In December 2008, the FHLB of Pittsburgh notified member banks that it was suspending dividend payments and the repurchase of capital stock and as of March 31, 2011 has not resumed dividend payments. During the first quarter of 2011 and 2010, FHLB of Pittsburgh conducted a limited excess capital stock repurchase based upon positive net income results. In connection with this program, the Bank had stock at a carrying value of $98 thousand and $103 thousand repurchased during the first quarter of 2011 and 2010, respectively.  Any future capital stock repurchases are expected to be made on a quarterly basis if conditions warrant such repurchases.

Management evaluates the restricted stock for impairment. Management’s determination of whether these investments are impaired is based on their assessment of the ultimate recoverability of their cost rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of their cost is influenced by criteria such as (1) the significance of the decline in net assets of the FHLB as compared to the capital stock amount for the FHLB and the length of time this situation has persisted, (2) commitments by the FHLB to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to the operating performance of the FHLB, and (3) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on institutions and, accordingly, on the customer base of the FHLB.

Based upon its evaluation of the foregoing criteria, management believes no impairment charge is necessary related to the FHLB as of March 31, 2011.

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 10 – Loans Receivable and Credit Quality

The following table presents the composition of loans receivable at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively:

   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
         
Percentage of
         
Percentage of
 
   
Balance
   
total Loans
   
Balance
   
total Loans
 
(in thousands)
                       
Commercial real estate
  $ 162,103       42.62 %   $ 166,780       42.96 %
Commercial construction
    12,558       3.30 %     15,701       4.04 %
Commercial
    26,165       6.88 %     27,591       7.11 %
Home equity
    177,323       46.62 %     176,141       45.37 %
Consumer
    2,202       0.58 %     2,048       0.53 %
                                 
Gross loans
    380,351       100.00 %     388,261       100.00 %
Unearned origination (fees) costs
    (134 )             (96 )        
Allowance for loan losses
    (3,789 )             (3,709 )        
                                 
    $ 376,428             $ 384,456          
 
The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate pass rating and the classified ratings of special mention (potential weakness identified), substandard (well defined weakness) and doubtful (unlikely to be paid in full) within the Company's internal risk rating system as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively:

March 31, 2011:
 
Pass
   
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 156,024     $ 1,218     $ 4,683     $ 178     $ 162,103  
Commercial construction
    11,042       -       1,516       -       12,558  
Commercial
    25,551       277       337       -       26,165  
Home equity
    176,842       125       -       356       177,323  
Consumer
    2,202       -       -       -       2,202  
Total
  $ 371,661     $ 1,620     $ 6,536     $ 534     $ 380,351  
                                         
December 31, 2010:
                                       
                                         
Commercial real estate
  $ 159,513     $ 601     $ 6,407     $ 259     $ 166,780  
Commercial construction
    15,576       125       -       -       15,701  
Commercial
    27,023       229       339       -       27,591  
Residential mortgage
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    175,635       125       -       381       176,141  
Consumer
    2,048       -       -       -       2,048  
Total
  $ 379,795     $ 1,080     $ 6,746     $ 640     $ 388,261  

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 10 – Loans Receivable and Credit Quality (Continued)

The following table summarizes information in regards to impaired loans by loan portfolio class as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively:

March 31, 2011:
 
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
   
Related Allowance
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
 
       
With no related allowance recorded:
 
(In Thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 7,213     $ 7,213           $ 7,161     $ 56  
Commercial construction
    125       125             125       15  
Commercial
    615       615             592       8  
Home equity
    481       481             494       2  
Consumer
    -       -             -       -  
                                       
With an allowance recorded:
                                     
Commercial real estate
  $ 255     $ 255     $ 51     $ 207     $ 1  
Commercial construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
Total:
                                       
Commercial real estate
  $ 7,468     $ 7,468     $ 51     $ 7,368     $ 57  
Commercial construction
    125       125       -       125       15  
Commercial
    615       615       -       592       8  
Home equity
    481       481       -       494       2  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
    $ 8,689     $ 8,689     $ 51     $ 8,578     $ 82  
                                         
December 31, 2010:
                                       
                                         
With no related allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial real estate
  $ 7,108     $ 7,108             $ 5,825     $ 84  
Commercial construction
    125       125               31       -  
Commercial
    568       568               479       4  
Home equity
    506       506               369       4  
Consumer
    -       -               -       -  
                                         
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial real estate
  $ 159     $ 159     $ 15     $ 40     $ 4  
Commercial construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
Total:
                                       
Commercial real estate
  $ 7,267     $ 7,267     $ 15     $ 5,865     $ 88  
Commercial construction
    125       125       -       31       -  
Commercial
    568       568       -       479       4  
Home equity
    506       506       -       369       4  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
    $ 8,466     $ 8,466     $ 15     $ 6,744     $ 96  

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 10 – Loans Receivable and Credit Quality (Continued)

The following table presents nonaccrual loans by classes of the loan portfolio as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively:

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 2,305     $ 1,140  
Commercial construction
    -       -  
Commercial
    -       -  
Home equity
    356       381  
Consumer
    -       -  
Total
  $ 2,661     $ 1,521  

The performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio is also monitored by analyzing the age of the loans receivable as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past due.  The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the past due status as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively (in thousands):

March 31, 2011:
 
30-59 Days Past Due
   
60-89 Days Past Due
   
Greater than 90 Days
   
Total Past Due
   
Current
   
Total Loan
Receivables
   
Loans Receivable > 90 Days and Accruing
 
                                           
Commercial real estate
  $ 2,062     $ 3,605     $ 2,666     $ 8,333     $ 153,770     $ 162,103     $ 361  
Commercial construction
    3,574       -       -       3,574       8,984       12,558       -  
Commercial
    865       14       -       879       25,286       26,165       -  
Home equity
    103       -       356       459       176,864       177,323       -  
Consumer
    2       -       -       2       2,200       2,202       -  
Total
  $ 6,606     $ 3,619     $ 3,022     $ 13,247     $ 367,104     $ 380,351     $ 361  
                                                         
December 31, 2010:
                                                       
                                                         
Commercial real estate
  $ 2,272     $ 579     $ 2,604     $ 5,455     $ 161,325     $ 166,780     $ 1,464  
Commercial construction
    -       -       -       -       15,701       15,701       -  
Commercial
    -       20       -       20       27,571       27,591       -  
Home equity
    -       104       381       485       175,656       176,141       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       2,048       2,048       -  
Total
  $ 2,272     $ 703     $ 2,985     $ 5,960     $ 382,301     $ 388,261     $ 1,464  
 
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 10 – Loans Receivable and Credit Quality (Continued)

The following table summarizes information in regards to the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans receivable at March 31, 2011 and for the three months then ended (in thousands):

Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans Receivable
For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2011

   
Commercial Real Estate
   
Commercial Construction
   
Commercial
   
Home equity
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan
                                         
losses:
                                         
Beginning Balance
  $ 1,014     $ 443     $ 325     $ 1,309     $ 35     $ 582     $ 3,709  
Charge-offs
    (68 )     -       -       (25 )     -       -       (93 )
Recoveries
    -       -       4       -       4       -       8  
Provisions
    382       (51 )     (6 )     48       (2 )     (206 )     165  
                                                         
Ending balance
  $ 1,328     $ 393     $ 323     $ 1,332     $ 38     $ 376     $ 3,789  
                                                         
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 51     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 51  
                                                         
Ending balance: collectively evaluted for impairment
  $ 1,277     $ 393     $ 323     $ 1,332     $ 38     $ 376     $ 3,738  
                                                         
Loans receivable:
                                                       
                                                         
Ending balance
  $ 162,103     $ 12,558     $ 26,165     $ 177,323     $ 2,202             $ 380,351  
                                                         
Ending balance: individually evaluted  for impairment
  $ 7,468     $ 125     $ 615     $ 481     $ -             $ 8,689  
                                                         
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 154,635     $ 12,433     $ 25,550     $ 176,842     $ 2,202             $ 371,662  
 
Note 11 – Fair Value Measurements

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. In accordance with the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures topic of FASB ASC, the fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.
 
The recent fair value guidance provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.
 

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 11 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

ASC Topic 860 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under ASC Topic 860 are as follows:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported with little or no market activity).
 
An asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 
 For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, are as follows:

Description
 
(Level 1) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
   
(Level 2) Significant Other Observable Inputs
   
(Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
U.S. Treasury and agency obligations
  $ -     $ 32,569     $ -     $ 32,569  
Municipal bonds
    -       38,234       -       38,234  
Mortgage-backerd securities - residential
    -       15,132       -       15,132  
Corporate bonds
    -       2,680       -       2,680  
                                 
March 31, 2011 Securities available for sale
  $ -     $ 88,615     $ -     $ 88,615  
                                 
U.S. Treasury and agency obligations
  $ -     $ 32,622     $ -     $ 32,622  
Municipal bonds
    -       36,546       -       36,546  
Mortgage-backerd securities - residential
    -       16,749       -       16,749  
Corporate bonds
    -       3,954       -       3,954  
                                 
December 31, 2010 Securities available for sale
  $ -     $ 89,871     $ -     $ 89,871  

 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 11 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

For financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, are as follows:

Description
 
(Level 1) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
   
(Level 2) Significant Other Observable Inputs
   
(Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
March 31, 2011 Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 204     $ 204  
March 31, 2011 Other real estate owned
  $ -     $ -     $ 3,069     $ 3,069  
December 31, 2010 Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 144     $ 144  
December 31, 2011 Other real estate owned
  $ -     $ -     $ 3,069     $ 3,069  

The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Company since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities. Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Company’s disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Carried at Cost)
 
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and short-term instruments approximate those assets’ fair values.
 
Interest Bearing Time Deposits (Carried at Cost)
 
Fair values for fixed-rate time certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits. The Company generally purchases amounts below the insured limit, limiting the amount of credit risk on these time deposits.
 
Securities Available for Sale (Carried at Fair Value)
 
The fair value of securities available for sale (carried at fair value) are determined by matrix pricing (Level 2), which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities, but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices.  The measurement of fair value should be consistent with one of the following valuation techniques: market approach, income approach, and/or cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities (including a business). For example, valuation techniques consistent with the market approach often use market multiples derived from a set of comparables. Multiples might lie in ranges with a different multiple for each comparable. The selection of where within the range the appropriate multiple falls requires judgment, considering factors specific to the measurement (qualitative and quantitative). Valuation techniques consistent with the market approach include matrix pricing.

Loans Receivable (Carried at Cost)
 
The fair values of loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market rates at the balance sheet date that reflect the credit and interest rate-risk inherent in the loans. Projected future cash flows are calculated based upon contractual maturity or call dates, and projected repayments and prepayments of principal. Generally, for variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.
 
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 11 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

Impaired Loans (Generally Carried at Fair Value)

Impaired loans are those that are accounted for under existing FASB guidance, in which the Bank has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral. Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third-party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the expected proceeds. These assets are included as Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.

At March 31, 2011, of the impaired loans having an aggregate balance of $8.2 million, $8.0 million did not require a valuation allowance because the value of the collateral securing the loan was determined to meet or exceed the balance owed on the loan. Of the remaining $204 thousand in impaired loans, an aggregate valuation allowance of $51 thousand was required to reflect what was determined to be a shortfall in the value of the collateral as compared to the balance on such loans.

Restricted Investment in Bank Stock (Carried at Cost)
 
The carrying amount of restricted investment in bank stock approximates fair value, and considers the limited marketability of such securities.
 
Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable (Carried at Cost)
 
The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.
 
Deposit Liabilities (Carried at Cost)
 
The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
 
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Federal Funds Purchased (Carried at Cost)
 
These borrowings are short term and the carrying amount approximates the fair value.
 
Long-Term Borrowings (Carried at Cost)
 
Fair values of FHLB and Univest advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on quoted prices for new FHLB and Univest advances with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity. These prices obtained from this active market represent a market value that is deemed to represent the transfer price if the liability were assumed by a third party.

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments (Disclosed at Cost)

Fair values for the Company’s off-balance sheet financial instruments (lending commitments and letters of credit) are based on fees currently charged in the market to enter into similar agreements, taking into account, the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.
 
 
Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 11 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Financial assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 35,259     $ 35,259     $ 19,643     $ 19,643  
Interest bearing time deposits
    7,589       7,599       8,326       8,434  
Securities available-for-sale
    88,615       88,615       89,871       89,871  
Loans receivable, net of allowance
    376,428       380,186       384,456       388,794  
Restricted investments in bank stock
    1,907       1,907       2,006       2,006  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,651       1,651       1,503       1,503  
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
    426,371       427,448       415,267       416,508  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    38,749       38,753       46,433       46,435  
Long-term borrowings
    13,586       13,961       13,586       14,006  
Accrued interest payable
    657       657       941       941  
                                 
Off-balance sheet finanacial instruments:
                               
Commitments to grant loans
    -       -       -       -  
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit
    -       -       -       -  
Standby letters of credit
    -       -       -       -  

Note 12 – New Accounting Standard

ASU 2011-02

The FASB has issued this Update to clarify the accounting principles applied to loan modifications, as defined by FASB ASC Subtopic 310-40, Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors. The Update clarifies guidance on a creditor’s evaluation of whether or not a concession has been granted, with an emphasis on evaluating all aspects of the modification rather than a focus on specific criteria, such as the effective interest rate test, to determine a concession. The Update goes on to provide guidance on specific types of modifications, such as changes in the interest rate of the borrowing and insignificant delays in payments, as well as guidance on the creditor’s evaluation of whether or not a debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. For public entities, the amendments in the Update are effective for the first interim or annual periods beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and should be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption. The entity should also disclose information required by ASU 2010-20, Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses, which had previously been deferred by ASU 2011-01, Deferral of the Effective Date of Disclosures about Troubled Debt Restructurings in Update No. 2010-20, for interim and annual periods beginning on or after June 15, 2011. Nonpublic entities are required to adopt the amendments in this Update for annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted.


Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
This discussion and analysis provides an overview of the financial condition and results of operations of Embassy Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) as of March 31, 2011 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the preceding consolidated financial statements and related footnotes, as well as with the audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2010, included in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Current performance does not guarantee and may not be indicative of similar performance in the future.

Critical Accounting Policies

Disclosure of the Company’s significant accounting policies is included in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. Some of these policies are particularly sensitive, requiring significant judgments, estimates and assumptions to be made by management, most particularly in connection with determining the provision for loan losses and the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of deferred tax assets. Additional information is contained in this Form 10-Q under the paragraphs titled “Provision for Loan Losses,” “Credit Risk and Loan Quality,” and “Income Taxes” contained on the following pages.

Forward-looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements, including statements of goals, intentions, and expectations as to future trends, plans, events or results of Company operations and policies and regarding general economic conditions. These forward-looking statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements are based upon current and anticipated economic conditions, nationally and in the Company’s market, interest rates and interest rate policy, competitive factors and other conditions that, by their nature, are not susceptible to accurate forecast, and are subject to significant uncertainty.

Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes”, “expects”, “may”, “intends”, “will”, “should”, “anticipates”, or the negative of any of the foregoing or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussion of strategy.

No assurance can be given that the future results covered by forward-looking statements will be achieved. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could impact the Company’s operating results include, but are not limited to, (i) the effects of changing economic conditions in the Company’s market areas and nationally, (ii) credit risks of commercial, real estate, consumer and other lending activities, (iii) significant changes in interest rates, (iv) changes in federal and state banking laws and regulations which could impact the Company’s operations, and (iv) other external developments which could materially affect the Company’s business and operations.

OVERVIEW

The Company is a Pennsylvania corporation organized in 2008 and registered as a bank holding company pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHC Act). The Company was formed for purposes of acquiring Embassy Bank For The Lehigh Valley (the “Bank”) in connection with the reorganization of the Bank into a bank holding company structure, which was consummated on November 11, 2008. Accordingly, the Company owns all of the capital stock of the Bank, giving the organization more flexibility in meeting its capital needs as the Company continues to grow. Embassy Holdings, LLC (the “LLC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank organized to engage in the holding of property acquired by the Bank in satisfaction of debts previously contracted.  As such, the consolidated financial statements contained herein include the accounts of the Company, the Bank and the LLC.

The Bank, which is the Company’s primary operating subsidiary, was originally incorporated as a Pennsylvania bank on May 11, 2001 and opened its doors on November 6, 2001. It was formed by a group of local business persons and professionals with significant prior experience in community banking in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, the Bank’s primary market area.
 
The Company’s assets grew $6.0 million from $513.9 million at December 31, 2010 to $519.9 million at March 31, 2011 due to the increase in cash and cash equivalents, which were offset by a decrease in loans from payoffs of two relationships, and a decrease in the value of the securities portfolio to a lesser extent.

Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $1.1 million compared to a net income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 of $1.0 million.  Loans receivable, net of the allowance for loan losses, decreased $8 million to $376.4 million at March 31, 2011 from $384.4 million at December 31, 2010. The market is very competitive and the Company is committed to maintaining a high quality portfolio that returns a reasonable market rate. The Company expects to increase lending activity, as the Company expands its presence in its market and becomes more widely known.  The past and current economic conditions have created lower demand for loans by credit-worthy customers, making the expected growth in lending activity more challenging.  The lending staff has been active in contacting new prospects and promoting the Company’s name in the community. Management believes that this will translate into continued growth of a portfolio of quality loans, although there can be no assurance of this.

 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Interest Income

Total interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 increased $30 thousand to $5.82 million, as compared to $5.79 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010, due to the increase in average earning assets offset by a decrease in the yield on earning assets.  Average earning assets were $498.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to $456.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010. The yield on average earning assets was 4.84% for the first quarter of 2011 compared to 5.22% for the first quarter of 2010.

Total interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 decreased $370 thousand to $1.26 million as compared to $1.63 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010, primarily due to decreases in deposit rates. Average interest bearing liabilities were $447.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to $410.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  The yield on average interest bearing liabilities was 1.14% for the first quarter of 2011 compared to 1.61% for the first quarter of 2010. This decrease was the result of market conditions, deposit mix, competition, and management’s resulting adjustments to the interest rates provided to depositors.

Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $4.6 million compared to $4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010. The improvement in net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 is a result of decreases in the interest expense associated with deposits and other borrowed funds, offset to a lesser extent by a reduction in rates received on interest earning assets. The Company’s net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2011 increased 16 basis points to 3.82% as compared to 3.66% for the three months ended March 31, 2010, due to the current interest rate environment, including the decreased cost of deposits and borrowed funds offset by the competitive interest rate pressure of lending.

 
Below is a table which sets forth average balances and corresponding yields for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively:

Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
Interest Rates and Interest Differential (quarter to date)

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
                                     
               
Tax
               
Tax
 
   
Average
         
Equivalent
   
Average
         
Equivalent
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
ASSETS
                                   
Loans - taxable
  $ 383,434     $ 5,042       5.33 %   $ 355,989     $ 4,939       5.63 %
Loans - non-taxable
    2,480       24       5.84 %     -       -       -  
Investment securities - taxable
    66,789       471       2.82 %     55,768       581       4.17 %
Investment securities - non-taxable
    25,593       245       5.74 %     22,008       217       5.90 %
Federal funds sold
    4,427       2       0.18 %     3,563       2       0.23 %
Time deposits
    7,807       31       1.61 %     9,559       43       1.82 %
Interest bearing deposits with banks
    7,529       4       0.22 %     9,862       5       0.21 %
                                                 
TOTAL INTEREST EARNING ASSETS
    498,059       5,819       4.84 %     456,749       5,787       5.22 %
                                                 
Less allowance for loan losses
    (3,772 )                     (3,662 )                
Other assets
    23,355                       17,575                  
                                                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 517,642                     $ 470,662                  
                                                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                               
Interest bearing demand deposits, NOW and money market
  $ 38,141     $ 23       0.24 %   $ 32,933     $ 53       0.65 %
Savings
    250,599       580       0.94 %     206,848       659       1.29 %
Certificates of deposit
    97,631       410       1.70 %     119,967       608       2.06 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other borrowings
    60,733       243       1.62 %     50,482       313       2.51 %
                                                 
TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES
    447,104       1,256       1.14 %     410,230       1,633       1.61 %
                                                 
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
    30,748                       23,249                  
Other liabilities
    2,321                       2,260                  
Stockholders' equity
    37,469                       34,923                  
                                                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 517,642                     $ 470,662                  
                                                 
Net interest income
          $ 4,563                     $ 4,154          
Net interest spread
                    3.70 %                     3.61 %
Net interest margin
                    3.82 %                     3.66 %

 
Provision for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established through provisions for loan losses charged against income. Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan losses, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered by management to be adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. Management’s periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is based on known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant change.

The allowance consists of general, specific, qualitative and unallocated components. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors.  The specific component relates to loans that are classified as watch, other assets especially mentioned, substandard, doubtful or loss. For such loans they may also be classified as impaired or restructured.  For loans that are further classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses. The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio. 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and/or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer and home equity loans for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement or there is a possible loss expected.

For the three months ended March 31, 2011, management has provided a provision for loan losses of $165 thousand, as compared to $180 thousand for the same period ended March 31, 2010. Interest in the amount of $28 thousand was charged off on one loan in the first quarter of 2011 when the loan was placed into non-accrual. Principal in the amount of $65 thousand was charged off on two loans, while principal in the amount of $8 thousand was recovered on two loans in the first quarter of 2011. The allowance for loan losses is $3.8 million as of March 31, 2011, which is 1.00% of outstanding loans, compared to $3.7 million or 1.04% of outstanding loans as of March 31, 2010. At December 31, 2010, the allowance for loan losses of $3.7 million represented 0.96% of total outstanding loans. Based principally on economic conditions, asset quality, and loan-loss experience, including that of comparable institutions in the Bank’s market area, the allowance is believed to be adequate to absorb any losses inherent in the portfolio. Because future events affecting borrowers and collateral cannot be predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance for loan losses is adequate, or that material increases will not be necessary should the quality of the loans deteriorate.  The Bank has not participated in any sub-prime lending activity.


The activity in the allowance for loan losses is shown in the following table, as well as period end loans receivable and the allowance for loan losses as a percent of the total loan portfolio:

   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Total loans receivable at end of period
  $ 380,217     $ 359,755  
                 
Allowance for loan losses:
               
Balance, beginning
  $ 3,709     $ 3,598  
Provision for loan losses
    165       180  
Loans charged off
    (93 )     (49 )
Recoveries
    8       1  
Balance at end of period
  $ 3,789     $ 3,730  
                 
Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable at end of period
    1.00 %     1.04 %
 
Non-interest Income

Total non-interest income was $322 thousand for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 compared to $252 thousand for the same period in 2010. The increase is primarily due to the growth in the Bank’s credit card and merchant processing customer base.

Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expenses increased $374 thousand or 13% from $2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 to $3.2 million for the same period ended March 31, 2011. The increase is due to: an increase of $183 thousand in salary and employee benefits, the majority of which are in conjunction with increased branch staffing and salary adjustments; an increase of $89 thousand in occupancy and equipment expense resulting from increases in other occupancy costs associated with the offices; an increase of $56 thousand in credit card expense; an increase of $35 thousand in advertising; an increase of $21 thousand in loan expenses; an increase of $27 thousand in insurance; and an increase of $10 thousand in charitable contributions, offset by a decrease of $15 thousand in professional services, a decrease of $16 thousand in data processing and a decrease in other expenses of $16 thousand.

A breakdown of other expenses can be found in the statements of income.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes for three months ended March 31, 2011 totaled $436 thousand, or 28.1% of income before taxes. The provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2010 totaled $417 thousand, or 29.2%. The reduction in the tax rate is a result of an increase in the tax-free investment and loan portfolios.
 
 
FINANCIAL CONDITION

Securities

The Bank’s securities portfolio continues to be classified, in its entirety, as “available for sale.” Management believes that a portfolio classification of available for sale allows complete flexibility in the investment portfolio. Using this classification, the Bank intends to hold these securities for an indefinite amount of time, but not necessarily to maturity. Such securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. The portfolio is structured to provide maximum return on investments while providing a consistent source of liquidity and meeting strict risk standards. Investment securities consist primarily of U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities issued by FHLMC or FNMA, corporate bonds, and taxable and non taxable municipal bonds. The Bank holds no high-risk securities or derivatives as of March 31, 2011. The Bank has not made any investments in non-U.S. government agency mortgage backed securities or sub-prime loans.

Total securities at March 31, 2011 were $88.6 million compared to $89.9 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease in the investment portfolio is the result of principal payments on U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities, maturities and calls of securities.  The carrying value of the securities portfolio as of March 31, 2011 includes a net unrealized gain of $1.2 million, which is recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity net of income tax effect. This compares to a net unrealized gain of $449 thousand at December 31, 2010. The current unrealized gain position of the securities portfolio is due to the changes in market rates since December 31, 2010. No securities are deemed to be other than temporarily impaired.

Restricted investments in bank stock consists of FHLB stock and ACBB stock. Federal law requires a member institution of the FHLB to hold stock of its district FHLB according to a predetermined formula. The restricted stocks are carried at cost. The Company had $1.9 million of FHLB stock and $40 thousand of ACBB stock as of March 31, 2011.
 
In December 2008, the FHLB of Pittsburgh notified member banks that it was suspending dividend payments and the repurchase of capital stock and as of December 31, 2010 has not resumed dividend payments. During the first quarter of 2011 and 2010, FHLB of Pittsburgh conducted a limited excess capital stock repurchase based upon positive net income results and the Company had stock at a carrying value of $98 thousand and $103 thousand, respectively, that was repurchased through that program. Any future capital stock repurchases will be made on a quarterly basis if conditions warrant such repurchases.

Management evaluates the restricted stock for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 942, “Accounting by Certain Entities (Including Entities With Trade Receivables) That Lend to or Finance the Activities of Others.” Management’s determination of whether these investments are impaired is based on their assessment of the ultimate recoverability of their cost rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of their cost is influenced by criteria such as (1) the significance of the decline in net assets of the FHLB as compared to the capital stock amount for the FHLB and the length of time this situation has persisted, (2) commitments by the FHLB to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to the operating performance of the FHLB, and (3) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on institutions and, accordingly, on the customer base of the FHLB.

Based upon its evaluation of the foregoing criteria, management believes no impairment charge is necessary related to the FHLB or ACBB restricted stock as of March 31, 2011.

Loans

The loan portfolio comprises a major component of the Bank’s earning assets. All of the Bank’s loans are to domestic borrowers. Total net loans at March 31, 2011 decreased $8.1 million to $376.4 million from $384.5 million at December 31, 2010. The loan to deposit ratio decreased slightly from 93.5% at December 31, 2010 to 89.2% at March 31, 2011. The Bank’s loan portfolio at March 31, 2011 was comprised of consumer loans of $179.5 million, an increase of $1.3 million from December 31, 2010, and commercial loans of $200.8 million, a decrease of $9.2 million from December 31, 2010, the latter being due primarily to the payoff of two loan relationships, before the allowance for loan losses and deferred costs. The Bank has not originated, nor does it intend to originate, sub-prime mortgage loans.
 
Credit Risk and Loan Quality

The allowance for loan losses increased $80 thousand to $3.8 million at March 31, 2011 from $3.7 million at December 31, 2010. At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the allowance for loan losses represented 1.00% and 0.96%, respectively, of total loans. Based upon current economic conditions, the composition of the loan portfolio, the perceived credit risk in the portfolio and loan-loss experience of comparable institutions in the Bank’s market area, management feels the allowance is adequate to absorb reasonably anticipated losses.

 
At March 31, 2011, aggregate balances on non-performing loans equaled $6.4 million compared to $6.3 million at December 31, 2010 and $4.5 million at March 31, 2010, representing 1.68%, 1.63% and 1.26% of total loans at March 31, 2011, December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively. Troubled debt restructurings, included in the following table, represent loans where the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties, has granted a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider. Of the loans modified under a troubled debt restructuring, $1,913m were current under their modified terms, and $1,435m were past due less than 90 days at March 31, 2011. The details for non-performing loans are included in the following table (dollars in thousands):

                   
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
Non-accrual - commercial
  $ 2,305     $ 1,140     $ 3,939  
Non-accrual - consumer
    356       381       -  
Restructured
    3,348       3,345       -  
Loans past due 90 or more days, accruing interest
    361       1,464       584  
Total nonperforming loans
    6,370       6,330       4,523  
Foreclosed assets
    3,069       3,069       -  
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 9,439     $ 9,399     $ 4,523  
Nonperforming loans to total loans at period-end
    1.68 %     1.63 %     1.26 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets
    1.82 %     1.83 %     0.95 %
 
Premises and Equipment

Company premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, decreased $74 thousand from December 31, 2010 to March 31, 2011. This decrease is due primarily to depreciation on existing premises and equipment.
 
Deposits

Total deposits at March 31, 2011 increased $11.1 million to $426.4 million from $415.3 million at December 31, 2010. Savings deposits increased by $19.9 million and demand deposits increased by $1.1 million, while time deposits decreased $9.2 million. The significant growth in savings and demand deposits is attributed to successful promotions, as well as migration from time deposits.

Liquidity

Liquidity represents the Company’s ability to meet the demands required for the funding of loans and to meet depositors’ requirements for use of their funds. The Company’s sources of liquidity are cash balances, due from banks, and federal funds sold. Cash and cash equivalents were $35.3 million at March 31, 2011, compared to $19.6 million at December 31, 2010.

Additional asset liquidity sources include principal and interest payments from the investment security and loan portfolios. Long-term liquidity needs may be met by selling unpledged securities available for sale, selling loans or raising additional capital. At March 31, 2011, the Company had $88.6 million of available for sale securities. Securities with carrying values of approximately $54.8 and $58.2 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure securities sold under agreements to repurchase, public deposits, and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

The Bank also has borrowing capacity with the FHLB of approximately $205.3 million, of which $7.9 million was outstanding in long-term loans at March 31, 2011. All of the long-term loans mature in 2013. The Bank also has a line of credit with the FHLB and the ACBB of approximately $25.0 million and $6.0 million, respectively, of which none was outstanding at March 31, 2011. All FHLB borrowings are secured by qualifying assets of the Bank and advances from the ACBB line are unsecured.

The Company has two lines of credit totaling an aggregate of $10 million with Univest National Bank, of which an aggregate of $5.7 million was outstanding at March 31, 2011. These lines of credit are secured by 833,333 shares of Bank common stock.

The Company has no investment in or financial relationship with any unconsolidated entities that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on liquidity or capital resources.

 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company’s consolidated financial statements do not reflect various off-balance sheet arrangements that are made in the normal course of business, which may involve some liquidity risk. These off-balance sheet arrangements consist mainly of unfunded loans and commitments, as well as lines of credit made under the same standards as on-balance sheet instruments. These unused commitments totaled $63.3 million at March 31, 2011. The Company also has letters of credit outstanding of $4.3 million at March 31, 2011. Because these instruments have fixed maturity dates, and because many of them will expire without being drawn upon, they do not generally present any significant liquidity risk to the Company. Management is of the opinion that the Company’s liquidity is sufficient to meet its anticipated needs.

Capital Resources and Adequacy

Total stockholders’ equity was $38.3 million as of March 31, 2011, representing a net increase of $1.6 million from December 31, 2010. The increase in capital was a result of the net income of $1.1 million and the increase in unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities of $498 thousand.

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by banking regulators. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain actions by regulators that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
 
The regulations require that banks maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk weighted assets (as defined), and Tier I capital to average assets (as defined). As of March 31, 2011, the Bank met the minimum requirements. In addition, the Bank’s capital ratios exceeded the amounts required to be considered “well capitalized” as defined in the regulations.
 
The following table provides a comparison of the Bank’s risk-based capital ratios and leverage ratios:
 
   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
             
Tier I, common stockholders' equity
  $ 42,713     $ 41,712  
Tier II, allowable portion of allowance for loan losses
    3,789       3,709  
                 
Total capital
  $ 46,502     $ 45,421  
                 
Tier I risk based capital ratio
    12.1 %     11.9 %
                 
Total risk based capital ratio
    13.2 %     13.0 %
                 
Tier I leverage ratio
    8.3 %     8.1 %
 
Note: Unrealized gains on securities available for sale are excluded from regulatory capital components of risk-based capital and leverage ratios.

The Federal banking regulators have adopted risk-based capital guidelines for bank holding companies. Currently, the required minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets (including off-balance sheet activities, such as standby letters of credit) is 8%. At least half of the total capital is required to be Tier I capital, consisting principally of common shareholders’ equity, non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, a limited amount of cumulative perpetual preferred stock and minority interests in the equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less goodwill. The remainder (Tier II capital) may consist of a limited amount of subordinated debt and intermediate-term preferred stock, certain hybrid capital instruments and other debt securities, perpetual preferred stock and a limited amount of the general loan loss allowance.

In addition to the risk-based capital guidelines, the federal banking regulators established minimum leverage ratio (Tier I capital to total assets) guidelines for bank holding companies. These guidelines provide for a minimum leverage ratio of 3% for those bank holding companies which have the highest regulatory examination ratings and are not contemplating or experiencing significant growth or expansion. All other bank holding companies are required to maintain a leverage ratio of at least 4%.

 
The following table provides the Company’s risk-based capital ratios and leverage ratios:
 
   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
             
Tier I, common stockholders' equity
  $ 37,547     $ 36,433  
Tier II, allowable portion of allowance for loan losses
    3,789       3,709  
                 
Total capital
  $ 41,336     $ 40,142  
                 
Tier I risk based capital ratio
    10.6 %     10.2 %
                 
Total risk based capital ratio
    11.7 %     11.0 %
                 
Tier I leverage ratio
    7.3 %     7.1 %
 
Prior to September 2010, the Company qualified as a “small bank holding company” under the Federal Reserve Board’s Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement (the “Policy Statement”), which exempts bank holding companies with assets of less than $500 million from the  risk-based and leverage capital guidelines generally applicable to bank holding companies. Application of this exemption therefore permits a small bank holding company to maintain debt levels that are higher than what would typically be permitted for larger bank holding companies. As of September 2010, the Company exceeds $500 million in assets and, therefore, no longer meets the eligibility criteria of a small bank holding company in accordance with the Policy Statement. Accordingly, the Company is no longer exempt from the regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.

 
Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not Applicable.

Item 4 – Controls and Procedures

The term “disclosure controls and procedures” is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). This term refers to the controls and procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within required time periods. Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2011, and they have concluded that, as of this date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at ensuring that required information will be disclosed on a timely basis in our reports filed under the Exchange Act.

There were no significant changes to our internal controls over financial reporting or in the other factors that could significantly affect our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2011, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weakness.

 
Part II - Other Information

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings

The Company and the Bank are an occasional party to legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business. In the opinion of management, the Company has adequate legal defenses and/or insurance coverage respecting any and each of these actions and does not believe that they will materially affect the Company’s operations or financial position.

Item 1A - Risk Factors

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not Applicable

Item 4 – (Removed and Reserved)

Item 5 - Other Information

Not Applicable.

 
SIGNATURES
 
In accordance with 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.
 
   
EMBASSY BANCORP, INC.
 
   
(Registrant)
 
           
           
Dated: May 13, 2011
 
By: 
/s/ 
David M. Lobach Jr.
 
       
David M. Lobach, Jr.
       
President and Chief Executive Officer
           
           
Dated: May 13, 2011
 
By: 
/s/ 
Judith A. Hunsicker
 
       
Judith A. Hunsicker
       
Senior Executive Vice President,
       
Chief Operating Officer, Secretary
       
and Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Item 6 - Exhibits

Exhibit Number
 
Description
     
3.1
 
Articles of Incorporation as amended (conformed) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Registrants Form 10-Q filed on May 14, 2010).
3.2
 
By-Laws (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 of Registrant’s Form 8-A filed on December 11, 2008).
11.1
 
The statement regarding computation of per share earnings required by this exhibit is contained in Note 5 to the financial statements under the caption “Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share.”
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 1350 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
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