REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP INC - Quarter Report: 2012 September (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 September 30, 2012.

[ ]	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: 000-17007

Republic First Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania	23-2486815
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

50 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	19102
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)

215-735-4422

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock, $0.01 per share	25,972,897
Title of Class	Number of Shares Outstanding as of November 06, 2012

REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I: Financial Information		Page

Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011(unaudited)	1
	Consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)	2
	Consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)	3
	Consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)	4
	Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)	5
	Notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)	6

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	30

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	49

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	49

Part II: Other Information

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	50

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	50

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	50

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	50

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	50

Item 5.	Other Information	51

Item 6.	Exhibits	51

Signatures		52

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	7,750		$	13,221
Interest bearing deposits with banks		90,108			217,734
Cash and cash equivalents		97,858			230,955

Investment securities available for sale, at fair value		192,529			174,323
Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $69 and $144, respectively)		66			140
Restricted stock, at cost		4,369			5,321
Loans held for sale		1,089			925
Loans receivable (net of allowance for loan losses of $9,798 and $12,050, respectively)		613,380			577,442
Premises and equipment, net		22,415			23,507
Other real estate owned, net		7,312			6,479
Accrued interest receivable		3,149			3,003
Bank owned life insurance		10,472			10,417
Other assets		14,351			14,841
Total Assets	$	966,990		$	1,047,353

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits:
Demand – non-interest bearing	$	145,493		$	226,287
Demand – interest bearing		173,010			109,242
Money market and savings		417,506			400,141
Time Deposits		132,184			216,941
Total Deposits		868,193			952,611
Accrued interest payable		646			1,049
Other liabilities		6,731			6,366
Subordinated debt		22,476			22,476
Total Liabilities		898,046			982,502

Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share: 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011		-			-
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share: 50,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued 26,501,742 as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011		265			265
Additional paid in capital		106,673			106,383
Accumulated deficit		(35,132	)		(37,842	)
Treasury stock at cost (416,303 shares)		(3,099	)		(3,099	)
Stock held by deferred compensation plan		(809	)		(809	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		1,046			(47	)
Total Shareholders’ Equity		68,944			64,851
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	966,990		$	1,047,353

(See notes to consolidated financial statements)

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Interest income:
Interest and fees on taxable loans	$	8,131		$	8,408		$	24,265		$	24,857
Interest and fees on tax-exempt loans		63			78			198			227
Interest and dividends on taxable investment securities		1,246			1,092			3,784			3,210
Interest and dividends on tax-exempt investment securities		118			114			351			341
Interest on federal funds sold and other interest-earning assets		54			34			239			82
Total interest income		9,612			9,726			28,837			28,717
Interest expense:
Demand- interest bearing		211			159			567			425
Money market and savings		572			868			2,157			2,527
Time deposits		370			781			1,384			2,327
Other borrowings		283			279			852			853
Total interest expense		1,436			2,087			4,960			6,132
Net interest income		8,176			7,639			23,877			22,585
Provision for loan losses		850			616			600			5,666
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		7,326			7,023			23,277			16,919
Non-interest income:
Loan advisory and servicing fees		333			137			873			293
Gain on sales of SBA loans		1,141			1,983			3,337			4,337
Service fees on deposit accounts		234			216			670			586
Legal settlements		50			750			155			750
Gain on sale of investment securities		-			640			774			640
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		-			(45	)		(33	)		(49	)
Portion recognized in other comprehensive income (before taxes)		-			5			2			7
Net impairment loss on investment securities		-			(40	)		(31	)		(42	)
Bank owned life insurance income		20			40			55			106
Other non-interest income		53			229			143			488
Total non-interest income		1,831			3,955			5,976			7,158
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits		4,008			4,135			12,105			11,280
Occupancy		875			850			2,591			2,494
Depreciation and amortization		492			527			1,516			1,588
Legal		547			400			2,334			1,274
Other real estate owned		287			315			489			1,739
Advertising		57			70			207			260
Data processing		288			347			863			865
Insurance		183			200			493			637
Professional fees		326			383			917			1,271
Regulatory assessments and costs		343			507			1,032			1,550
Taxes, other		181			261			718			706
Other operating expenses		1,200			1,110			3,368			3,444
Total non-interest expense		8,787			9,105			26,633			27,108
Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes		370			1,873			2,620			(3,031	)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		(28	)		509			(90	)		(1,407	)
Net income (loss)	$	398		$	1,364		$	2,710		$	(1,624	)
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic	$	0.02		$	0.05		$	0.10		$	(0.06	)
Diluted	$	0.02		$	0.05		$	0.10		$	(0.06	)

(See notes to consolidated financial statements)

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

(Dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011			2012			2011

Net income (loss)	$	398	$	1,364		$	2,710		$	(1,624	)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Unrealized gain on securities (pre-tax $1,854, $125, $2,459, and $2,993, respectively)		1,188		80			1,576			1,918
Reclassification adjustment for securities gains (pre-tax $-, $640, $774, and $640, respectively)		-		(416	)		(503	)		(416	)
Reclassification adjustment for impairment charge (pre-tax $-, $40, $31, and $42, respectively)		-		26			20			27

Total other comprehensive income (loss)		1,188		(310	)		1,093			1,529

Total comprehensive income (loss)	$	1,586	$	1,054		$	3,803		$	(95	)

(See notes to consolidated financial statements)

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

(Dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	2,710		$	(1,624	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses		600			5,666
Loss on sale of other real estate owned		10			-
Writedown of other real estate owned		130			1,252
Depreciation and amortization		1,516			1,588
Stock based compensation		290			253
Gain on sale of investment securities		(774	)		(640	)
Impairment charges on investment securities		31			42
Amortization of premiums/(discounts) on investment securities		269			45
Proceeds from sales of SBA loans		35,358			47,046
SBA loans originated for sale		(32,185	)		(44,099	)
Gains on sales of SBA loans originated for sale		(3,337	)		(4,337	)
Increase in value of bank owned life insurance		(55	)		(106	)
Increase in accrued interest receivable and other assets		(249	)		(831	)
(Decrease) increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities		(38	)		987
Net cash provided by operating activities		4,276			5,242

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of investment securities available for sale		(60,910	)		(55,466	)
Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale		22,590			34,277
Proceeds from the maturity or call of securities available for sale		22,274			13,292
Proceeds from the maturity or call of securities held to maturity		74			8
Proceeds from redemption of FHLB stock		952			907
Net increase in loans		(37,845	)		(19,024	)
Net proceeds from sale of other real estate owned		334			1,010
Premises and equipment expenditures		(424	)		(464	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(52,955	)		(25,460	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase in demand, money market and savings deposits		339			71,293
Net (decrease) increase in time deposits		(84,757	)		4,266
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(84,418	)		75,559

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		(133,097	)		55,341
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		230,955			35,865
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	97,858		$	91,206

Supplemental disclosures:
Interest paid	$	5,363		$	5,847
Non-cash transfers from loans to other real estate owned	$	1,307		$	1,013

(See notes to consolidated financial statements)

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

(Dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Common Stock		Additional Paid in Capital		Accumulated Deficit			Treasury Stock			Stock Held by Deferred Compensation Plan			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total Shareholders’ Equity

Balance January 1, 2012	$	265	$	106,383	$	(37,842	)	$	(3,099	)	$	(809	)	$	(47	)	$	64,851

Total comprehensive income						2,710									1,093			3,803
Stock based compensation				290														290

Balance September 30, 2012	$	265	$	106,673	$	(35,132	)	$	(3,099	)	$	(809	)	$	1,046		$	68,944


Balance January 1, 2011	$	265	$	106,024	$	(13,140	)	$	(3,099	)	$	(809	)	$	(1,095	)	$	88,146

Total comprehensive income (loss)						(1,624	)								1,529			(95	)
Stock based compensation				253														253

Balance September 30, 2011	$	265	$	106,277	$	(14,764	)	$	(3,099	)	$	(809	)	$	434		$	88,304

(See notes to consolidated financial statements)

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a registered bank holding company. The Company offers a variety of retail and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses throughout the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey area through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Republic First Bank (“Republic” or the “Bank”) which does business under the name Republic Bank. The Company also has three unconsolidated subsidiaries, which are statutory trusts established by the Company in connection with its sponsorship of three separate issuances of trust preferred securities.

The Company and Republic encounter vigorous competition for market share in the geographic areas they serve from bank holding companies, national, regional and other community banks, thrift institutions, credit unions and other non-bank financial organizations, such as mutual fund companies, insurance companies and brokerage companies.

The Company and Republic are subject to regulations of certain state and federal agencies. These regulatory agencies periodically examine the Company and Republic for adherence to laws and regulations. As a consequence, the cost of doing business may be affected.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Republic. The Company follows accounting standards set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). The FASB sets accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) that are followed to ensure consistent reporting of financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions to United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Form 10-Q and Article 10 of SEC Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for financial statements for a complete fiscal year. 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 and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of the financial data included herein.

Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Risks and Uncertainties

The earnings of the Company depend primarily on the earnings of Republic. The earnings of Republic are dependent primarily upon the level of net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on its interest-earning assets, such as loans and investments, and the interest paid on its interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. Accordingly, the Company’s results of operations are subject to risks and uncertainties surrounding Republic’s exposure to changes in the interest rate environment. Prepayments on residential real estate mortgage and other fixed rate loans and mortgage-backed securities vary significantly and may cause significant fluctuations in interest margins.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Significant estimates are made by management in determining the allowance for loan losses, carrying values of other real estate owned, assessment of other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”) of investment securities, impairment of restricted stock and the realization of deferred income tax assets. Consideration is given to a variety of factors in establishing these estimates.

In estimating the allowance for loan losses, management considers current economic conditions, diversification of the loan portfolio, delinquency statistics, results of internal loan reviews, borrowers’ perceived financial and managerial strengths, the adequacy of underlying collateral, if collateral dependent, or present value of future cash flows, and other relevant factors. Because the allowance for loan losses and carrying value of other real estate owned are dependent, to a great extent, on the general economy and other conditions that may be beyond the Company’s and Republic’s control, the estimates of the allowance for loan losses and the carrying values of other real estate owned could differ materially in the near term.

In estimating OTTI of investment securities, securities are evaluated on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when market conditions warrant such an evaluation, to determine whether a decline in their value is other than temporary. To determine whether a loss in value is other than temporary, management utilizes criteria such as the reasons underlying the decline, the magnitude and duration of the decline, the intent to hold the security and the likelihood of the Company not being required to sell the security prior to an anticipated recovery in the fair value. The term “other than temporary” is not intended to indicate that the decline is permanent, but indicates that the prospect for a near-term recovery of value is not necessarily favorable, or that there is a lack of evidence to support a realizable value equal to or greater than the carrying value of investment. Once a decline in value is determined to be other than temporary, the value of the security is reduced and a corresponding charge to earnings is recognized.

In estimating impairment of restricted stock, management’s determination of whether these investments are impaired is based on the assessment of the ultimate recoverability of the cost rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of the cost is influenced by criteria such as (1) the significance of the decline in net assets of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (“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.

In evaluating the Company’s ability to recover deferred tax assets, management considers all available positive and negative evidence. Management also makes assumptions on the amount of future taxable income, the reversal of temporary differences and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require management to make judgments that are consistent with the plans and estimates used to manage the Company’s business. As a result of cumulative losses in recent years and the uncertain nature of the current economic environment, the Company has decided to currently exclude future taxable income from its analysis on the ability to recover deferred tax assets and has recorded a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. An increase or decrease in the valuation allowance would result in an adjustment to income tax expense in the period and could have a significant impact on the Company’s future earnings.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has a Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan (“Plan”), under which the Company may grant options, restricted stock or stock appreciation rights to the Company’s employees, directors, and certain consultants. Under the terms of the Plan, 1.5 million shares of common stock, plus an annual increase equal to the number of shares needed to restore the maximum number of shares that may be available for grant under the Plan to 1.5 million shares, are available for such grants. As of September 30, 2012, the only grants under the Plan have been option grants. The Plan provides that the exercise price of each option granted equals the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of the grant. Any option granted vests within one to five years and has a maximum term of ten years.

The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the estimated fair value of each stock option granted on the date of the grant. A summary of the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model for 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

	2012	2011
Dividend yield(1)	0.0%	0.0%
Expected volatility(2)	53.12% to 54.49%	49.11%
Risk-free interest rate(3)	1.01% to 1.61%	2.84%
Expected life(4)	7.0 years	7.0 years

(1) A dividend yield of 0.0% is utilized because cash dividends have never been paid.

(2) Expected volatility is based on Bloomberg’s seven year volatility calculation for “FRBK” stock.

(3) The risk-free interest rate is based on the seven year Treasury bond.

(4) The expected life reflects a 3 to 4 year “all or nothing” vesting period, the maximum ten year term and review of historical behavior.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, 61,000 shares and 53,500 shares vested, respectively. Expense is recognized ratably over the period required to vest. At September 30, 2012, the intrinsic value of the 964,530 options outstanding was $59,888, while the intrinsic value of the 168,930 exercisable (vested) options was $0.

Information regarding stock based compensation at and for the periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 is set forth below:

	2012	2011
Stock based compensation expense recognized	$ 290,000	$ 253,000
Number of unvested stock options	795,600	550,350
Fair value of unvested stock options	$ 1,426,878	$1,231,597
Amount remaining to be recognized as expense	$ 548,287	$ 554,517

The remaining amount of $548,287 will be recognized as expense through August 2016.

Earnings per Share

Earnings per share (“EPS”) consists of two separate components: basic EPS and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for each period presented. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus dilutive common stock equivalents (“CSEs”). CSEs consist of dilutive stock options granted through the Company’s Plan and convertible securities related to the trust preferred securities issued in 2008. In the diluted EPS computation, the after tax interest expense on the trust preferred securities issuance is added back to the net income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the effect of CSEs and the related add back of after tax interest expense was considered anti-dilutive and therefore was not included in the EPS calculation.

The calculation of EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Net income (loss)	$	398	$	1,364	$	2,710	$	(1,624	)

Weighted average shares outstanding		25,973		25,973		25,973		25,973

Net income (loss) per share – basic and diluted	$	0.02	$	0.05	$	0.10	$	(0.06	)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

ASU 2011-12

In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update 2011-05. In response to stakeholder concerns regarding the operational ramifications of the presentation of these reclassifications for current and previous years, the FASB deferred the implementation date of this provision to allow time for further consideration. The requirement in ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, for the presentation of a combined statement of comprehensive income or separate, but consecutive, statements of net income and other comprehensive income is still effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011 for public companies, and fiscal years ending after December 15, 2011 for nonpublic companies. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2011-05

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, which amends FASB ASC Topic 220, Comprehensive Income. The FASB has issued this ASU to facilitate the continued alignment of U.S. GAAP with International Accounting Standards.

The Update prohibits the presentation of the components of comprehensive income in the statement of stockholders’ equity. Reporting entities are allowed to present either: a statement of comprehensive income, which reports both net income and other comprehensive income; or separate statements of net income and other comprehensive income. Under previous GAAP, all three presentations were acceptable. Regardless of the presentation selected, the Company is required to present all reclassifications between other comprehensive and net income on the face of the new statement or statements.

The Update is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 31, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements but expanded related disclosures.

ASU 2011-04

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The FASB has issued this ASU to amend ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, in order to bring U.S. GAAP for fair value measurements in line with International Accounting Standards.

The Update clarifies existing guidance for items such as: the application of the highest and best use concept to non-financial assets and liabilities; the application of fair value measurement to financial instruments classified in a reporting entity’s stockholders’ equity; and disclosure requirements regarding quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements of level 3 assets.

The Update also creates an exception to Topic 820 for entities, which carry financial instruments within a portfolio or group, under which the entity is now permitted to base the price used for fair valuation upon a price that would be received to sell the net asset position or transfer a net liability position in an orderly transaction. The Update also allows for the application of premiums and discounts in a fair value measurement if the financial instrument is categorized in level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Lastly, the ASU contains new disclosure requirements regarding fair value amounts categorized as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy such as: disclosure of the valuation process used; effects of and relationships between unobservable inputs; usage of nonfinancial assets for purposes other than their highest and best use when that is the basis of the disclosed fair value; and categorization by level of items disclosed at fair value, but not measured at fair value for financial statement purposes.

The Update is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements but expanded disclosures surrounding fair value.

Note 3: Legal Proceedings

The Company and Republic are from time to time parties (plaintiff or defendant) to lawsuits in the normal course of business. While any litigation involves an element of uncertainty, management, after reviewing pending actions with its legal counsel, is of the opinion that the liability of the Company and Republic, if any, resulting from such actions will not have a material effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company and Republic.

Note 4: Segment Reporting

The Company has one reportable segment: community banking. The community bank segment primarily encompasses the commercial loan and deposit activities of Republic, as well as consumer loan products in the area surrounding its stores.

Note 5: Investment Securities

A summary of the amortized cost and market value of securities available for sale and securities held to maturity at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is as follows:

	At September 30, 2012
(dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Collateralized mortgage obligations	$	101,279	$	2,196	$	-		$	103,475
Mortgage-backed securities		20,237		1,301		-			21,538
Municipal securities		11,077		919		(36	)		11,960
Corporate bonds		32,245		555		(423	)		32,377
Asset-backed securities		19,986		135		(191	)		19,930
Trust Preferred Securities		5,950		-		(2,834	)		3,116
Other securities		131		2		-			133
Total securities available for sale	$	190,905	$	5,108	$	(3,484	)	$	192,529

U.S. Government agencies	$	1	$	-	$	-		$	1
Other securities		65		3		-			68
Total securities held to maturity	$	66	$	3	$	-		$	69

	At December 31, 2011
(dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Collateralized mortgage obligations	$	117,382	$	2,629	$	-		$	120,011
Mortgage-backed securities		12,764		1,352		-			14,116
Municipal securities		10,863		494		(323	)		11,034
Corporate bonds		26,881		17		(1,281	)		25,617
Trust Preferred Securities		6,375		-		(2,965	)		3,410
Other securities		131		4		-			135
Total securities available for sale	$	174,396	$	4,496	$	(4,569	)	$	174,323

U.S. Government agencies	$	2	$	-	$	-		$	2
Other securities		138		4		-			142
Total securities held to maturity	$	140	$	4	$	-		$	144

The maturity distribution of the amortized cost and estimated market value of investment securities by contractual maturity at September 30, 2012 is as follows:

	Available for Sale				Held to Maturity
(dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due in 1 year or less	$	15,389	$	15,714	$	-	$	-
After 1 year to 5 years		79,126		81,254		66		69
After 5 years to 10 years		72,070		70,075		-		-
After 10 years		24,320		25,486		-		-
Total	$	190,905	$	192,529	$	66	$	69

Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties.

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage backed securities included in the investment securities portfolio consist solely of securities issued by U.S. government sponsored agencies. There were no private label mortgage securities held in the investment securities portfolio as of those dates. The Company did not hold any mortgage-backed securities that were rated “Alt-A” or “Subprime” as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. In addition, the Company did not hold any private issued CMO’s as September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. As of September 30, 3012, the asset-backed securities consist solely of two Sallie Mae bonds collateralized by student loans which are guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. There were no asset-backed securities in the portfolio as of December 31, 2011.

In instances when a determination is made that an other-than-temporary impairment exists with respect to a debt security but the investor does not intend to sell the debt security and it is more likely than not that the investor will not be required to sell the debt security prior to its anticipated recovery, FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 320-10, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities, requires the other-than-temporary impairment to be separated into (a) the amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to a decrease in cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security (the credit loss) and (b) the amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income. Impairment charges (credit losses) on trust preferred securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 amounted to $0 and $31,000 respectively. Impairment charges (credit losses) on trust preferred securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 amounted to $40,000 and $42,000, respectively.

The company realized gross gains on the sale of securities of $0 and $774,000, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. The related sale proceeds amounted to $22.6 million. The tax provision applicable to these gross gains in 2012 amounted to approximately $271,000. The company realized gross gains on the sale of securities of $640,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011. The related sale proceeds amounted to $34.3 million. The tax provision applicable to these gross gains in 2011 amounted to approximately $224,000.

The following table presents a roll-forward of the balance of credit-related impairment losses on securities held at September 30, 2012 and 2011 for which a portion of OTTI was recognized in other comprehensive income:

(dollars in thousands)	2012		2011

Beginning Balance, January 1st	$	3,925	$	3,883
Additional credit-related impairment loss on securities for which another-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized		31		42
Reductions for securities paid off during the period		-		-
Reductions for securities for which the amount previously recognized in other		-		-
comprehensive income was recognized in earnings because the Company		-		-
intends to sell the security		-		-
Ending Balance, September 30,	$	3,956	$	3,925

The following tables show the fair value and gross unrealized losses associated with the investment portfolio, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:

	At September 30, 2012
	Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
(dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
Collateralized mortgage obligations	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Municipal securities		-		-		1,717		36		1,717		36
Corporate bonds		4,821		178		14,751		245		19,572		423
Asset-backed securities		9,405		191		-		-		9,405		191
Trust Preferred Securities		-		-		3,116		2,834		3,116		2,834
Total	$	14,226	$	369	$	19,584	$	3,115	$	33,810	$	3,484

	At December 31, 2011
	Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
(dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
Mortgage-backed securities	$	-	$	-	$	9	$	-	$	9	$	-
Municipal securities		-		-		4,490		323		4,490		323
Corporate bonds		18,714		1,281		-		-		18,714		1,281
Trust Preferred Securities		-		-		3,410		2,965		3,410		2,965
Total	$	18,714	$	1,281	$	7,909	$	3,288	$	26,623	$	4,569

The impairment of the investment portfolio totaled $3.5 million with a total fair value of $33.8 million at September 30, 2012. The most significant component of this impairment is related to the trust preferred securities held in the portfolio. Unrealized losses on the trust preferred securities amount to $2.8 million at September 30, 2012. The unrealized losses associated with the trust preferred securities are a result of the secondary market for such securities becoming inactive and are considered temporary at this time.

The following table provides additional detail about trust preferred securities as of September 30, 2012.

(dollars in thousands)	Class / Tranche	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Lowest Credit Rating Assigned	Number of Banks Currently Performing		Deferrals / Defaults as % of Current Balance			Conditional Default Rates for 2013 and beyond			Cumulative OTTI Life to Date
Preferred Term Securities IV	Mezzanine Notes	$	49	$	40	$	(9	)	CCC		5		27	%		0.40	%	$	-
Preferred Term Securities VII	Mezzanine Notes		1,658		1,114		(544	)	C		8		64			0.59			2,173
TPREF Funding II	Class B Notes		742		336		(406	)	C		18		39			0.37			257
TPREF Funding III	Class B2 Notes		1,521		731		(790	)	C		17		39			0.44			480
Trapeza CDO I, LLC	Class C1 Notes		556		215		(341	)	C		11		53			0.52			470
ALESCO Preferred Funding IV	Class B1 Notes		604		272		(332	)	C		36		29			0.37			396
ALESCO Preferred Funding V	Class C1 Notes		820		408		(412	)	C		39		33			0.36			180
Total		$	5,950	$	3,116	$	(2,834	)			134		40	%				$	3,956

At September 30, 2012, the investment portfolio included twenty-five municipal securities with a total market value of $12.0 million. These securities are reviewed quarterly for impairment. Research on each issuer is completed to ensure the financial stability of the municipal entity. The largest geographic concentration was in California where thirteen municipal securities had a market value of $6.1 million. As of September 30, 2012, management found no evidence of OTTI on any of the municipal securities held in the investment securities portfolio.

The unrealized losses on the remaining securities are due to changes in market value resulting from changes in market interest rates and are considered temporary as of September 30, 2012.

Note 6: Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table sets forth the Company’s gross loans by major categories as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

(dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011

Commercial real estate	$	344,149		$	344,377
Construction and land development		29,744			35,061
Commercial and industrial		108,665			87,668
Owner occupied real estate		117,959			102,777
Consumer and other		20,370			16,683
Residential mortgage		2,467			3,150
Total loans receivable		623,354			589,716
Deferred costs (fees)		(176	)		(224	)
Allowance for loan losses		(9,798	)		(12,050	)
Net loans receivable	$	613,380		$	577,442

A loan is considered impaired, in accordance with ASC 310, Receivables, when based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. Impaired loans include nonperforming loans, but also include internally classified accruing loans.

The following table summarizes information with regard to impaired loans by loan portfolio class as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	September 30, 2012						December 31, 2011
(dollars in thousands)	Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal Balance		Related Allowance		Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal Balance		Related Allowance
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial real estate	$	16,200	$	16,282	$	-	$	11,053	$	11,123	$	-
Construction and land development		4,842		9,825		-		6,165		12,011		-
Commercial and industrial		5,178		8,282		-		4,781		4,895		-
Owner occupied real estate		505		505		-		506		506		-
Consumer and other		914		1,141		-		958		1,196		-
Total	$	27,639	$	36,035	$	-	$	23,463	$	29,731	$	-

With an allowance recorded:
Commercial real estate	$	10,138	$	10,138	$	1,681	$	9,023	$	9,023	$	2,066
Construction and land development		733		1,933		83		818		1,933		98
Commercial and industrial		1,992		2,114		609		3,539		6,009		629
Owner occupied real estate		3,527		3,527		872		1,356		1,356		311
Consumer and other		146		153		47		-		-		-
Total	$	16,536	$	17,865	$	3,292	$	14,736	$	18,321	$	3,104

Total Impaired Loans:
Commercial real estate	$	26,338	$	26,420	$	1,681	$	20,076	$	20,146	$	2,066
Construction and land development		5,575		11,758		83		6,983		13,944		98
Commercial and industrial		7,170		10,396		609		8,320		10,904		629
Owner occupied real estate		4,032		4,032		872		1,862		1,862		311
Consumer and other		1,060		1,294		47		958		1,196		-
Total	$	44,175	$	53,900	$	3,292	$	38,199	$	48,052	$	3,104

The following table presents additional information regarding the Company’s impaired loans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2012				2011
(dollars in thousands)	Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial real estate	$	15,728	$	186	$	28,726	$	231
Construction and land development		4,878		27		18,286		45
Commercial and industrial		4,955		28		2,313		27
Owner occupied real estate		673		3		1,436		9
Consumer and other		898		4		739		-
Total	$	27,132	$	248	$	51,500	$	312

With an allowance recorded:
Commercial real estate	$	9,256	$	124	$	13,951	$	159
Construction and land development		923		-		2,285		4
Commercial and industrial		2,480		16		3,956		5
Owner occupied real estate		3,123		48		2,066		32
Consumer and other		121		-		-		-
Total	$	15,903	$	188	$	22,258	$	200

Total Impaired Loans:
Commercial real estate	$	24,984	$	310	$	42,677	$	390
Construction and land development		5,801		27		20,571		49
Commercial and industrial		7,435		44		6,269		32
Owner occupied real estate		3,796		51		3,502		41
Consumer and other		1,019		4		739		-
Total	$	43,035	$	436	$	73,758	$	512

If these loans were performing under their original contractual rate, interest income on such loans would have increased approximately $225,000 and $503,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012				2011
(dollars in thousands)	Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial real estate	$	14,786	$	556	$	31,140	$	822
Construction and land development		4,946		86		17,328		144
Commercial and industrial		4,509		106		3,083		80
Owner occupied real estate		1,013		30		1,710		28
Consumer and other		866		8		709		-
Total	$	26,120	$	786	$	53,970	$	1,074

With an allowance recorded:
Commercial real estate	$	7,488	$	259	$	12,901	$	411
Construction and land development		1,305		-		5,545		25
Commercial and industrial		3,454		35		3,784		16
Owner occupied real estate		2,315		96		2,610		96
Consumer and other		73		-		-		-
Total	$	14,635	$	390	$	24,840	$	548

Total Impaired Loans:
Commercial real estate	$	22,274	$	815	$	44,041	$	1,233
Construction and land development		6,251		86		22,873		169
Commercial and industrial		7,963		141		6,867		96
Owner occupied real estate		3,328		126		4,320		124
Consumer and other		939		8		709		-
Total	$	40,755	$	1,176	$	78,810	$	1,622

If these loans were performing under their original contractual rate, interest income on such loans would have increased approximately $545,000 and $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The following tables provide the activity in and ending balances of the allowance for loan losses by loan portfolio class at and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011:

(dollars in thousands)	Commercial Real Estate			Construction and Land Development			Commercial and Industrial			Owner Occupied Real Estate		Consumer and Other			Residential Mortgage			Unallocated			Total

Three months ended September 30, 2012
Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance:	$	3,961		$	1,416		$	1,816		$	1,626	$	134		$	16		$	416		$	9,385
Charge-offs		(133	)		-			(303	)		-		(1	)		-			-			(437	)
Recoveries		-			-			-			-		-			-			-			-
Provisions (credits)		794			(173	)		37			335		55			2			(200	)		850
Ending balance	$	4,622		$	1,243		$	1,550		$	1,961	$	188		$	18		$	216		$	9,798

Three months ended September 30, 2011
Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance:	$	8,646		$	1,819		$	2,729		$	1,596	$	124		$	33		$	161		$	15,108
Charge-offs		(1,062	)		(1,305	)		(975	)		-		(3	)		-			-			(3,345	)
Recoveries					-			-			-		1			-			-			1
Provisions (credits)		99			460			-			93		(8	)		(10	)		(18	)		616
Ending balance	$	7,683		$	974		$	1,754		$	1,689	$	114		$	23		$	143		$	12,380

(dollars in thousands)	Commercial Real Estate			Construction and Land Development			Commercial and Industrial			Owner Occupied Real Estate			Consumer and Other			Residential Mortgage			Unallocated			Total

Nine months ended September 30, 2012
Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance:	$	7,372		$	558		$	1,928		$	1,963		$	113		$	23		$	93		$	12,050
Charge-offs		(899	)		(921	)		(1,063	)		-			(102	)		-			-			(2,985	)
Recoveries		-			105			-			-			28			-			-			133
Provisions (credits)		(1,851	)		1,501			685			(2	)		149			(5	)		123			600
Ending balance	$	4,622		$	1,243		$	1,550		$	1,961		$	188		$	18		$	216		$	9,798

Nine months ended September 30, 2011
Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning Balance:	$	7,243		$	837		$	1,443		$	1,575		$	130		$	41		$	175		$	11,444
Charge-offs		(2,096	)		(1,675	)		(975	)		-			(34	)		-			-			(4,780	)
Recoveries		9			2			-			-			39			-			-			50
Provisions (credits)		2,527			1,810			1,286			114			(21	)		(18	)		(32	)		5,666
Ending balance	$	7,683		$	974		$	1,754		$	1,689		$	114		$	23		$	143		$	12,380

The following tables provide a summary of the allowance for loan losses and balance of loans receivable by loan class and by impairment method as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

(dollars in thousands)	Commercial Real Estate		Construction and Land Development		Commercial and Industrial		Owner Occupied Real Estate		Consumer and Other		Residential Mortgage		Unallocated		Total

September 30, 2012
Allowance for loan losses:

Individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,681	$	83	$	609	$	872	$	47	$	-	$	-	$	3,292

Collectively evaluated for impairment		2,941		1,160		941		1,089		141		18		216		6,506

Total allowance for loan losses	$	4,622	$	1,243	$	1,550	$	1,961	$	188	$	18	$	216	$	9,798

Loans receivable:

Loans evaluated individually	$	26,338	$	5,575	$	7,170	$	4,032	$	1,060	$	-	$	-	$	44,175

Loans evaluated collectively		317,811		24,169		101,495		113,927		19,310		2,467		-		579,179

Total loans receivable	$	344,149	$	29,744	$	108,665	$	117,959	$	20,370	$	2,467	$	-	$	623,354

(dollars in thousands)	Commercial Real Estate		Construction and Land Development		Commercial and Industrial		Owner Occupied Real Estate		Consumer and Other		Residential Mortgage		Unallocated		Total

December 31, 2011
Allowance for loan losses:

Individually evaluated for impairment	$	2,066	$	98	$	629	$	311	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	3,104

Collectively evaluated for impairment		5,306		460		1,299		1,652		113		23		93		8,946

Total allowance for loan losses	$	7,372	$	558	$	1,928	$	1,963	$	113	$	23	$	93	$	12,050

Loans receivable:

Loans evaluated individually	$	20,076	$	6,983	$	8,320	$	1,862	$	958	$	-	$	-	$	38,199

Loans evaluated collectively		324,301		28,078		79,348		100,915		15,725		3,150		-		551,517

Total loans receivable	$	344,377	$	35,061	$	87,668	$	102,777	$	16,683	$	3,150	$	-	$	589,716

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 September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

(dollars in thousands)	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans Receivable		Loans Receivable > 90 Days and Accruing
At September 30, 2012:
Commercial real estate	$	13,963	$	398	$	8,293	$	22,654	$	321,495	$	344,149	$	-
Construction and land development		263		-		3,100		3,363		26,381		29,744		-
Commercial and industrial		1,307		-		3,403		4,710		103,955		108,665		-
Owner occupied real estate		1,654		-		505		2,159		115,800		117,959		-
Consumer and other		9		-		851		860		19,510		20,370		-
Residential mortgage		-		-		-		-		2,467		2,467		-
Total	$	17,196	$	398	$	16,152	$	33,746	$	589,608	$	623,354	$	-

At December 31, 2011:
Commercial real estate	$	8,662	$	390	$	1,880	$	10,932	$	333,445	$	344,377	$	-
Construction and land development		-		-		4,022		4,022		31,039		35,061		-
Commercial and industrial		-		-		4,673		4,673		82,995		87,668		748
Owner occupied real estate		1,043		-		-		1,043		101,734		102,777		-
Consumer and other		1		-		737		738		15,945		16,683		-
Residential mortgage		-		-		-		-		3,150		3,150		-
Total	$	9,706	$	390	$	11,312	$	21,408	$	568,308	$	589,716	$	748

The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate pass rating and the classified ratings of special mention, substandard and doubtful within the Company’s internal risk rating system as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

(dollars in thousands)	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
September 30, 2012:
Commercial real estate	$	316,659	$	247	$	27,243	$	-	$	344,149
Construction and land development		23,662		-		6,082		-		29,744
Commercial and industrial		101,358		-		7,307		-		108,665
Owner occupied real estate		113,761		167		4,031		-		117,959
Consumer and other		18,951		101		1,318		-		20,370
Residential mortgage		2,467		-		-		-		2,467
Total	$	576,858	$	515	$	45,981	$	-	$	623,354

December 31, 2011:
Commercial real estate	$	310,364	$	8,573	$	25,440	$	-	$	344,377
Construction and land development		27,224		-		7,837		-		35,061
Commercial and industrial		77,888		248		9,532		-		87,668
Owner occupied real estate		99,031		-		3,746		-		102,777
Consumer and other		15,468		209		1,006		-		16,683
Residential mortgage		3,150		-		-		-		3,150
Total	$	533,125	$	9,030	$	47,561	$	-	$	589,716

The following table shows non-accrual loans by class as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

(dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Commercial real estate	$	8,293	$	1,880
Construction and land development		3,100		4,022
Commercial and industrial		3,403		3,925
Owner occupied real estate		505		-
Consumer and other		851		737
Residential mortgage		-		-
Total	$	16,152	$	10,564

Troubled Debt Restructurings

The Company adopted the amendments in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-02 during the quarter ended September 30, 2011. As required, the Company reassessed all restructurings that occurred on or after January 1, 2011 for identification as a potential troubled debt restructuring. Since the adoption of this accounting guidance, the Company has identified three loan relationships as troubled debt restructurings for which the allowance for credit loss had previously been measured under a general allowance for credit losses methodology (ASC 450-20). Upon identifying these receivables as troubled debt restructurings, the Company also identified them as impaired under the guidance in ASC 310-10-35.

The following table summarizes information in regards to troubled debt restructurings for the period ended September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

(dollars in thousands)	Accrual Status		Non-Accrual Status		Total Modifications
September 30, 2012:
Commercial real estate	$	1,669	$	-	$	1,669
Construction and land development		2,140		-		2,140
Commercial and industrial		-		-		-
Owner occupied real estate		1,946		-		1,946
Consumer and other		-		-		-
Residential mortgage		-		-		-
Total	$	5,755	$	-	$	5,755

December 31, 2011:
Commercial real estate	$	2,383	$	-	$	2,383
Construction and land development		2,625		-		2,625
Commercial and industrial		-		-		-
Owner occupied real estate		-		-		-
Consumer and other		-		-		-
Residential mortgage		-		-		-
Total	$	5,008	$	-	$	5,008

There was one new troubled debt restructuring identified during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012. There were no troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted during these periods.

The Company modified one owner occupied real estate loan during the nine month period ended September 30, 2012. In accordance with the modified terms of this owner occupied real estate loan, the Company extended the maturity date of the loan. In addition, the effective interest rate of the modified loan was reduced when compared to the interest rate of the original loan. The owner occupied real estate loan has been and continues to be an accruing loan. The borrower has remained current since the modification.

The Company modified one commercial real estate loan and one construction and land development loan during the year ended December 31, 2011. As a result of the modified terms of the new commercial estate loan, the Company accelerated the maturity date of the loan. The effective interest rate of the modified commercial real estate loan was reduced when compared to the interest rate of the original loan. The commercial real estate loan has also been converted to interest only payments for a period of time. The commercial real estate loan has been and continues to be an accruing loan. The borrower has remained current since the modification. As a result of the modified terms of the new construction and land development loan, the Company extended the maturity date of the loan. The effective interest rate of the modified construction and land development loan was reduced when compared to the interest rate of the original loan. The construction and land development loan has been and continues to be an accruing loan. The borrower has remained current since the modification.

Note 7: Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments; however, there are inherent weaknesses in any estimation technique. Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized in a sales transaction on the dates indicated. The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of their respective year-ends and have not been re-evaluated or updated for purposes of these financial statements subsequent to those respective dates. As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at each year-end.

The Company follows the guidance issued under ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP, and identifies required disclosures on fair value measurements.

ASC 820-10 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 820-10 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 September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:

(dollars in thousands)	Total		(Level 1) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		(Level 2) Significant Other Observable Inputs		(Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs
September 30, 2012:
Collateralized mortgage obligations	$	103,475	$	-	$	103,475	$	-
Mortgage-backed securities		21,538		-		21,538		-
Municipal securities		11,960		-		11,960		-
Corporate bonds		32,377		-		29,369		3,008
Asset-backed securities		19,930		-		19,930		-
Trust Preferred Securities		3,116		-		-		3,116
Other securities		133		-		133		-
Securities Available for Sale	$	192,529	$	-	$	186,405	$	6,124

December 31, 2011:
Collateralized mortgage obligations	$	120,011	$	-	$	120,011	$	-
Mortgage-backed securities		14,116		-		14,116		-
Municipal securities		11,034		-		11,034		-
Corporate bonds		25,617		-		22,613		3,004
Trust Preferred Securities		3,410		-		-		3,410
Other securities		135		-		135		-
Securities Available for Sale	$	174,323	$	-	$	167,909	$	6,414

The table below presents all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2012					Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
Level 3 Investments Only (dollars in thousands)	Trust Preferred Securities			Corporate Bonds		Trust Preferred Securities			Corporate Bonds
Balance, July 1,	$	3,175		$	3,007	$	3,665		$	3,000
Unrealized gains (losses)		255			1		(204	)		-
Paydowns		(314	)		-		-			-
Impairment charges on Level 3		-			-		(40	)		-
Balance, September 30,	$	3,116		$	3,008	$	3,421		$	3,000

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012					Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
Level 3 Investments Only (dollars in thousands)	Trust Preferred Securities			Corporate Bonds		Trust Preferred Securities			Corporate Bonds
Balance, January 1,	$	3,410		$	3,004	$	3,450		$	3,000
Unrealized gains (losses)		144			4		13			-
Paydowns		(407	)		-		-			-
Impairment charges on Level 3		(31	)		-		(42	)		-
Balance, September 30,	$	3,116		$	3,008	$	3,421		$	3,000

For assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

	Total		(Level 1) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		(Level 2) Significant Other Observable Inputs		(Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs
September 30, 2012:
Impaired loans	$	17,182	$	-	$	-	$	17,182
Other real estate owned		2,042		-		-		2,042

December 31, 2011:
Impaired loans	$	15,659	$	-	$	-	$	15,659
Other real estate owned		6,479		-		-		6,479

The table below presents additional quantitative information about level 3 assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis (dollars in thousands):

		Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements September 30, 2012
Asset Description	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range Weighted Average (3)
Impaired loans	$ 17,182		Fair Value of Collateral (1)	Appraised Value (2)	0% - 46% (14%)

Other real estate owned	$ 2,042		Fair Value of Collateral (1)	Appraised Value (2) Sales Price	2% - 8% (7%)

(1) Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral, which include level 3 inputs that are not identifiable.

(2) Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses.

(3) The range and weighted average of qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses are presented as a percent of the appraised value.

The significant unobservable inputs for impaired loans and other real estate owned are the appraised value or an agreed upon sales price. These values are adjusted for estimated costs to sell which are incremental direct costs to transact a sale such as broker commissions, legal fees, closing costs and title transfer fees. The costs must be considered essential to the sale and would not have been incurred if the decision to sell had not been made. The costs to sell are based on costs associated with the Company’s actual sales of other real estate owned which are assessed annually.

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 September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Carried at Cost)

The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents approximate those assets’ fair values.

Investment Securities

The fair value of securities available for sale (carried at fair value) and held to maturity (carried at amortized cost) are determined by obtaining quoted market prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1), or 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. For certain securities, which are not traded in active markets or are subject to transfer restrictions, valuations are adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, and such adjustments, are generally based on available market evidence (Level 3). In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used. Management’s best estimate consists of both internal and external support on certain Level 3 investments. Internal cash flow models using a present value formula that includes assumptions market participants would use along with indicative exit pricing obtained from broker/dealers (where available) were used to support fair values of certain Level 3 investments.

The types of instruments valued based on matrix pricing in active markets include all of the Company’s U.S. government and agency securities and municipal obligations. Such instruments are generally classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. As required by ASC 820-10, the Company does not adjust the matrix pricing for such instruments.

Level 3 is for positions that are not traded in active markets or are subject to transfer restrictions, and may be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, with such adjustment generally based on available market evidence. In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used. Subsequent to inception, management only changes level 3 inputs and assumptions when corroborated by evidence such as transactions in similar instruments, completed or pending third-party transactions in the underlying investment or comparable entities, subsequent rounds of financing, recapitalizations and other transactions across the capital structure, offerings in the equity or debt markets, and changes in financial ratios or cash flows. The Level 3 investment securities classified as available for sale are comprised of various issues of trust preferred securities and a single corporate bond.

The trust preferred securities are pools of similar securities that are grouped into an asset structure commonly referred to as collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”) which consist of the debt instruments of various banks, diversified by the number of participants in the security as well as geographically. These securities are performing according to terms, however the secondary market for such securities has become inactive, and such securities are therefore classified as Level 3 securities. The fair value analysis does not reflect or represent the actual terms or prices at which any party could purchase the securities. There is currently no secondary market for the securities and there can be no assurance that any secondary market for the securities will develop.

An independent, third party pricing service is used to estimate the current fair market value of each CDO held in the investment securities portfolio. The calculations used to determine fair value are based on the attributes of the trust preferred securities, the financial condition of the issuers of the trust preferred securities, and market based assumptions. The INTEX CDO Deal Model Library was utilized to obtain information regarding the attributes of each security and its specific collateral as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Financial information on the issuers was also obtained from Bloomberg, the FDIC and the Office of Thrift Supervision and SNL Financial. Both published and unpublished industry sources were utilized in estimating fair value. Such information includes loan prepayment speed assumptions, discount rates, default rates, and loss severity percentages. For more information on these assumptions, please refer to the Company’s most recent 10-K. Due to the current state of the global capital and financial markets, the fair market valuation is subject to greater uncertainty that would otherwise exist.

The fair market valuation for each CDO was determined based on discounted cash flow analyses. The cash flows are primarily dependent on the estimated speeds at which the trust preferred securities are expected to prepay, the estimated rates at which the trust preferred securities are expected to defer payments, the estimated rates at which the trust preferred securities are expected to default, and the severity of the losses on securities that do default.

The CDOs have several tranches: Senior tranches, Mezzanine tranches and the Residual or income tranches. We invested in the mezzanine tranches in each of the CDOs currently in our portfolio. The Senior and Mezzanine tranches were overcollateralized at issuance, meaning that the par value of the underlying collateral was more than the balance issued on the tranches. The terms generally provide that if the performing collateral balances fall below certain triggers, then income is diverted from the residual tranches to pay the Senior and Mezzanine tranches. However, if significant deferrals occur, income could also be diverted from the Mezzanine tranches to pay the Senior tranches.

The INTEX desktop model calculates collateral cash flows based on the attributes of the trust preferred securities as of the collateral cut-off date of September 15, 2012 and certain valuation input assumptions for the underlying collateral. Allocations of the cash flows to securities are based on the overcollateralization and interest coverage tests (triggers), events of default and liquidation, deferrals of interest, mandatory auction calls, optional redemptions and any interest rate hedge agreements.

Internal rates of return are the pre-tax yield rates used to discount the future cash flow stream expected from the collateral cash flow. The marketplace for the trust preferred securities at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was not active. This is evidenced by a significant widening of the bid/ask spreads in the markets in which the trust preferred securities trade and then by a significant decrease in the volume of trades relative to historical levels. The new issue market is also inactive and few new trust preferred securities have been issued since 2007.

Increases (decreases) in actual or expected issuer defaults tend to decrease (increase) the fair value of the Company’s senior and mezzanine tranches of trust preferred securities. The values of the Company’s mezzanine tranches of trust preferred securities are also affected by expected future interest rates. However, due to the structure of each security, timing of cash flows, and secondary effects on the financial performance of the underlying issuers, the effects of changes in future interest rates on the fair value of the Company’s holdings are not quantifiably estimable.

Also included in Level 3 investment securities classified as available for sale is a single-issue corporate bond transferred from Level 2 in 2010 since the bond is not actively traded. Impairment would depend on the repayment ability of the underlying issuer, which is assessed through a detailed quarterly review of the issuer’s financial statements. The issuer is a “well capitalized” financial institution as defined by federal banking regulations and has demonstrated the ability to raise additional capital, when necessary, through the public capital markets. The fair value of this corporate bond is estimated by obtaining a price of a comparable floating rate debt instrument through Bloomberg.

Loans Receivable, including Loans Held for Sale (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, 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. Due to the significant judgment involved in evaluating credit quality, loans are classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Restricted Stock (Carried at Cost)

The carrying amount of restricted 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.

Subordinated Debt (Carried at Cost)

Fair values of subordinated debt are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on market rates currently offered on such debt with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity. Due to the significant judgment involved in developing the spreads used to value the subordinated debt, it is classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments (Disclosed at notional amounts)

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.

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2012
(dollars in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Balance Sheet Data
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	97,858	$	97,858	$	97,858	$	-	$	-
Investment securities available for sale		192,529		192,529		-		186,405		6,124
Investment securities held to maturity		66		69		-		69		-
Restricted stock		4,369		4,369		4,369		-		-
Loans held for sale		1,089		1,213		-		1,213		-
Loans receivable, net		613,380		609,042		-		-		609,042
Accrued interest receivable		3,149		3,149		3,149		-		-

Financial liabilities:
Deposits
Demand, savings and money market	$	736,009	$	736,009	$	736,009	$	-	$	-
Time		132,184		133,146		-		133,146		-
Subordinated debt		22,476		19,473		-		-		19,473
Accrued interest payable		646		646		646		-		-

Off-Balance Sheet Data
Commitments to extend credit		-		-
Standby letters-of-credit		-		-

	December 31, 2011
(dollars in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Balance Sheet Data
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	230,955	$	230,955
Investment securities available for sale		174,323		174,323
Investment securities held to maturity		140		144
Restricted stock		5,321		5,321
Loans held for sale		925		1,021
Loans receivable, net		577,442		576,052
Accrued interest receivable		3,003		3,003

Financial liabilities:
Deposits
Demand, savings and money market	$	735,670	$	735,670
Time		216,941		218,137
Subordinated debt		22,476		18,247
Accrued interest payable		1,049		1,049

Off-Balance Sheet Data
Commitments to extend credit		-		-
Standby letters-of-credit		-		-

ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is management’s discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, and results of operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Certain statements in this report may be considered to be “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements that include the words “may,” “believes,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “anticipate,” “should,” “intend,” “probability,” “risk,” “target,” “objective” and similar expressions or variations on such expressions. The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For example, risks and uncertainties can arise with changes in: general economic conditions, including their impact on capital expenditures; new service and product offerings by competitors and price pressures; and similar items. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof, except as may be required by applicable laws or regulations. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and other documents the Company files from time to time with the SEC, such as Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and any Current Reports on Form 8-K, as well as other filings.

Regulatory Reform and Legislation

On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”). The Dodd-Frank Act has and will continue to have a broad impact on the financial services industry, including significant regulatory and compliance changes including, among other things, (i) enhanced resolution authority of troubled and failing banks and their holding companies; (ii) increased capital and liquidity requirements; (iii) increased regulatory examination fees; (iv) changes to assessments to be paid to the FDIC for federal deposit insurance; and (v) numerous other provisions designed to improve supervision and oversight of, and strengthening safety and soundness for, the financial services sector. Additionally, the Dodd-Frank Act establishes a new framework for systemic risk oversight within the financial system to be distributed among new and existing federal regulatory agencies, including the Financial Stability Oversight Council, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the FDIC. A summary of certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act is set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

Many of the requirements called for in the Dodd-Frank Act will be implemented over time, and most will be subject to implementing regulations over the course of several years. Given the uncertainty associated with the manner in which the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act will be implemented by the various regulatory agencies and through regulations, the full extent of the impact such requirements will have on financial institutions’ operations is unclear. The changes resulting from the Dodd-Frank Act may impact the profitability of the Company’s business activities, require changes to certain of the Company’s business practices, impose upon the Company more stringent capital, liquidity and leverage ratio requirements or otherwise adversely affect the Company’s business. These changes may also require the Company to invest significant management attention and resources to evaluate and make necessary changes in order to comply with new statutory and regulatory requirements.

On June 6, 2012, federal bank regulatory agencies issued a series of proposed rules to revise the risk-based and leverage capital requirements and the method for calculating risk-weighted assets to make them consistent with the agreements that were reached by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in “Basel III: A Global Regulatory Framework for More Resilient Banks and Banking Systems” (“Basel III”). The proposed rules would apply to all depository institutions, top-tier bank holding companies with total consolidated assets of $500 million or more, and top-tier savings and loan holding companies (“banking organizations”). Among other things, the proposed rules establish a new common equity tier 1 minimum capital requirement and a higher minimum tier 1 capital requirement, and assign higher risk weightings (150%) to exposures that are more than 90 days past due or are on nonaccrual status and certain commercial real estate facilities that finance the acquisition, development or construction of real property. The proposed rules also limit a banking organization’s capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments if the banking organization does not hold a “capital conservation buffer” consisting of a specified amount of common equity tier 1 capital in addition to the amount necessary to meet its minimum risk-based capital requirements. The final rules will become effective on January 1, 2013, and the changes set forth in the final rules will be phased in from January 1, 2013 through January 1, 2019.

Financial Condition

Assets

Total assets decreased by $80.4 million to $967.0 million at September 30, 2012, compared to $1.0 billion at December 31, 2011, mainly due to a decrease in cash and cash equivalents and deposit balances.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and due from banks and interest bearing deposits comprise this category, which consists of the Company’s most liquid assets. The aggregate amount in these two categories decreased by $133.1 million, to $97.9 million at September 30, 2012, from $231.0 million at December 31, 2011. This decrease was primarily caused by the decrease in deposit balances, growth in outstanding loan balances and the purchase of investment securities during the first nine months of 2012.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale are comprised of loans guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) which the Company usually originates with the intention of selling in the future. Total SBA loans held for sale were $1.1 million at September 30, 2012. Loans held for sale, as a percentage of total Company assets, were less than 1% at September 30, 2012.

Loans Receivable

The loan portfolio represents the Company’s largest asset category and is its most significant source of interest income. The Company’s lending strategy is focused on small and medium size businesses and professionals that seek highly personalized banking services. The loan portfolio consists of secured and unsecured commercial loans including commercial real estate, construction loans, residential mortgages, automobile loans, home improvement loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, overdraft lines of credit and others. Commercial loans typically range between $250,000 and $5,000,000 but customers may borrow significantly larger amounts up to Republic’s legal lending limit to a customer, which was approximately $14.3 million at September 30, 2012. Loans made to one individual customer even if secured by different collateral, are aggregated for purposes of the lending limit. Gross loans increased $33.6 million, to $623.4 million at September 30, 2012, compared to $589.7 million at December 31, 2011 driven by an increase in loan demand resulting in higher originations in the commercial and industrial and owner occupied real estate categories.

Investment Securities

Investment securities available-for-sale are investments which may be sold in response to changing market and interest rate conditions, and for liquidity and other purposes. The Company’s investment securities available-for-sale consist primarily of U.S. Government agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS), agency collateralized mortgage obligations (CMO), municipal securities, corporate bonds, asset-backed securities (ABS), and pooled trust preferred securities (CDO). Available-for-sale securities totaled $192.5 million at September 30, 2012, compared to $174.3 million at December 31, 2011. The increase of $18.2 million was primarily due to the purchase of securities totaling $60.9 million partially offset by proceeds from sales and pay downs of securities totaling $44.9 million during the first nine months of 2012. At September 30, 2012, the portfolio had a net unrealized gain of $1.6 million compared to a net unrealized loss of $73,000 at December 31, 2011.

Investment securities held-to-maturity are investments for which there is the intent and ability to hold the investment to maturity. These investments are carried at amortized cost. The held-to-maturity portfolio consists primarily of debt securities. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, securities held to maturity totaled $66,000 and $140,000, respectively. The decrease of $74,000 was the result of a debt security reaching its maturity during the second quarter of 2012.

Restricted Stock

Restricted stock, which represents required investment in the common stock of correspondent banks related to a credit facility, is carried at cost and as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, consists of the common stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (“FHLB”) and Atlantic Central Bankers Bank (“ACBB”). In each of the first, second and third quarter of 2012, the FHLB repurchased 5% of Republic’s total restricted stock outstanding, continuing its recent policy of quarterly repurchases of capital stock in excess of the minimum required investment. Decisions regarding any future repurchases of restricted stock by the FHLB of Pittsburgh will be made on a quarterly basis. The FHLB issued its first dividend payments since 2008 during the first, second and third quarter of 2012.

At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the investment in FHLB of Pittsburgh stock totaled $4.2 million and $5.2 million, respectively. At both September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, ACBB stock totaled $143,000.

Deposits

Deposits, which include non-interest and interest-bearing demand deposits, money market, savings and time deposits, are Republic’s major source of funding. Deposits are generally solicited from the Company’s market area through the offering of a variety of products to attract and retain customers, with a primary focus on multi-product relationships.

Total deposits decreased by $84.4 million to $868.2 million at September 30, 2012 from $952.6 million at December 31, 2011. The decrease was primarily the result of $96.6 million in temporary demand deposits received just prior to the end of the fourth quarter 2011 that were withdrawn early in the first quarter 2012.

Shareholders’ Equity

Total shareholders’ equity increased $4.0 million to $68.9 million at September 30, 2012, compared to $64.9 million at December 31, 2011, primarily due to the net income and the increase in accumulated other comprehensive income recognized during the first nine months of 2012.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

The Company reported net income of $398,000, or $0.02 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2012, compared to net income of $1.4 million, or $0.05 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease in net income was primarily driven by a decrease in non-interest income in the current quarter.

Net interest income for the three month period ended September 30, 2012 was $8.2 million compared to $7.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011. Interest income remained relatively flat for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011. Interest expense decreased $651,000, or 31.2%, to $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011. This decrease was primarily due to a 34 basis point decrease in the rate on average deposits outstanding as the Company continues to focus its effort on the gathering of low cost, core deposits.

Non-interest income decreased by $2.1 million to $1.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $4.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2011. The Company received a legal settlement in the amount of $750,000 and also recognized gains on the sale of investment securities totaling $640,000 during the third quarter of 2011. In addition, gains recognized on sale of SBA loans decreased by $842,000 during the third quarter of 2012 as a result of lower SBA loan originations during the period.

Non-interest expenses decreased $318,000 to $8.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $9.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2011 primarily due to a decrease in salaries and employee benefits and regulatory assessments and costs during the third quarter of 2012. Salaries and employee benefits decreased as a result of lower incentive payouts related to the sale of SBA loans and regulatory assessments decreased as a result of an improved risk rating for the Company.

Return on average assets and average equity from continuing operations were 0.17% and 2.32%, respectively, during the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to 0.58% and 6.17%, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2011.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

The Company reported net income of $2.7 million, or $0.10 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to a net loss of $1.6 million, or $0.06 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in net income was primarily driven by a decrease in the provision for loan losses. The Company recorded a provision in the amount of $600,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to a $5.7 million provision during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease in provision was primarily driven by the significant improvement in asset quality year over year, along with a reduction in the required allowance for loan losses related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment.

Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 increased $1.3 million to $23.9 million as compared to $22.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. During this same period, interest income remained relatively flat while interest expense decreased $1.2 million, or 19.1%, primarily due to a 27 basis point decrease in the rate on average deposits outstanding.

Non-interest income decreased $1.2 million to $6.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to $7.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 primarily due to higher gains recognized on the sale of SBA loans and higher income from legal settlements during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Non-interest expenses decreased $475,000 to $26.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to $27.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, salaries and benefits increased by $825,000 primarily due to annual merit increases. Legal fees increased by $1.1 million primarily as a result of a legal matter involving a loan workout resolution. Other real estate owned expenses decreased by $1.2 million as a result of assets sold in the bulk sale of troubled loans and foreclosed properties during the fourth quarter of 2011. Regulatory assessments and costs decreased by $518,000 as a result of an improved risk rating for the Company.

Return on average assets and average equity from continuing operations were 0.37% and 5.42%, respectively, during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to (0.24)% and (2.48)%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Analysis of Net Interest Income

Historically, the Company’s earnings have depended primarily upon Republic’s net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on interest-earning assets and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is affected by changes in the mix of the volume and rates of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The following table provides an analysis of net interest income, setting forth for the periods (i) average assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity, (ii) interest income earned on interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, (iii) annualized average yields earned on interest-earning assets and average rates on interest-bearing liabilities, and (iv) Republic’s annualized net interest margin (net interest income as a percentage of average total interest-earning assets). Averages are computed based on daily balances. Non-accrual loans are included in average loans receivable. All yields are adjusted for tax equivalency.

Average Balances and Net Interest Income

	For the three months ended September 30, 2012							For the three months ended September 30, 2011
(dollars in thousands)	Average Balance		Interest		Yield/ Rate(1)			Average Balance		Interest		Yield/ Rate(1)
Interest-earning assets:
Federal funds sold and other interest-earning assets	$	88,996	$	54		0.24	%	$	72,214	$	34		0.19	%
Investment securities and restricted stock		190,441		1,428		3.00	%		151,120		1,268		3.36	%
Loans receivable		613,190		8,228		5.34	%		637,477		8,528		5.31	%
Total interest-earning assets		892,627		9,710		4.33	%		860,811		9,830		4.53	%
Other assets		56,814							71,649
Total assets	$	949,441						$	932,460

Interest-earning liabilities:
Demand – non-interest bearing	$	134,857						$	120,443
Demand – interest bearing		162,270		211		0.52	%		100,516		159		0.63	%
Money market & savings		416,038		572		0.55	%		347,727		868		0.99	%
Time deposits		138,148		370		1.07	%		245,083		781		1.26	%
Total deposits		851,313		1,153		0.54	%		813,769		1,808		0.88	%
Total interest-bearing deposits		716,456		1,153		0.64	%		693,326		1,808		1.03	%
Other borrowings		22,476		283		5.01	%		22,552		279		4.91	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities		738,932		1,436		0.77	%		715,878		2,087		1.16	%
Total deposits and other borrowings		873,789		1,436		0.65	%		836,321		2,087		0.99	%
Non interest-bearing other liabilities		7,409							8,468
Shareholders’ equity		68,243							87,671
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	949,441						$	932,460
Net interest income (2)			$	8,274						$	7,743
Net interest spread						3.56	%						3.37	%
Net interest margin (2)						3.69	%						3.57	%

(1)Yields on investments are calculated based on amortized cost.

(2)Net interest income and net interest margin are presented on a tax equivalent basis. Net interest income has been increased over the financial statement amount by $98 and $104 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, to adjust for tax equivalency. The tax equivalent net interest margin is calculated by dividing tax equivalent net interest income by average total interest earning assets.

Average Balances and Net Interest Income

	For the nine months ended September 30, 2012							For the nine months ended September 30, 2011
(dollars in thousands)	Average Balance		Interest		Yield/ Rate(1)			Average Balance		Interest		Yield/ Rate(1)
Interest-earning assets:
Federal funds sold and other interest-earning assets	$	123,332	$	239		0.26	%	$	46,443	$	82		0.24	%
Investment securities and restricted stock		184,748		4,324		3.12	%		153,795		3,735		3.24	%
Loans receivable		604,245		24,570		5.43	%		634,505		25,206		5.31	%
Total interest-earning assets		912,325		29,133		4.27	%		834,743		29,023		4.65	%
Other assets		56,025							73,339
Total assets	$	968,350						$	908,082

Interest-earning liabilities:
Demand – non-interest bearing	$	135,079						$	116,274
Demand – interest bearing		135,461		567		0.56	%		87,741		425		0.65	%
Money market & savings		436,182		2,157		0.66	%		332,517		2,527		1.02	%
Time deposits		164,797		1,384		1.12	%		250,129		2,327		1.24	%
Total deposits		871,519		4,108		0.63	%		786,661		5,279		0.90	%
Total interest-bearing deposits		736,440		4,108		0.75	%		670,387		5,279		1.05	%
Other borrowings		22,526		852		5.05	%		25,624		853		4.45	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities		758,966		4,960		0.87	%		696,011		6,132		1.18	%
Total deposits and other borrowings		894,045		4,960		0.74	%		812,285		6,132		1.01	%
Non interest-bearing other liabilities		7,529							8,166
Shareholders’ equity		66,776							87,631
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	968,350						$	908,082
Net interest income (2)			$	24,173						$	22,891
Net interest spread						3.40	%						3.47	%
Net interest margin (2)						3.54	%						3.67	%

(1)Yields on investments are calculated based on amortized cost.

(2)Net interest income and net interest margin are presented on a tax equivalent basis. Net interest income has been increased over the financial statement amount by $296 and $306 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, to adjust for tax equivalency. The tax equivalent net interest margin is calculated by dividing tax equivalent net interest income by average total interest earning assets.

Rate/Volume Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income

Net interest income may also be analyzed by segregating the volume and rate components of interest income and interest expense. The following table sets forth an analysis of volume and rate changes in net interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011. For purposes of this table, changes in interest income and expense are allocated to volume and rate categories based upon the respective changes in average balances and average rates.

	For the three months ended September 30, 2012 vs. 2011									For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 vs. 2011
	Changes due to:									Changes due to:
(dollars in thousands)	Average Volume			Average Rate			Total Change			Average Volume			Average Rate			Total Change
Interest earned:
Federal funds sold and other interest-earning assets	$	7		$	13		$	20		$	149		$	8		$	157
Securities		299			(139	)		160			724			(135	)		589
Loans		(341	)		41			(300	)		(1,268	)		632			(636	)
Total interest-earning assets		(35	)		(85	)		(120	)		(395	)		505			110

Interest expense:
Deposits
Interest-bearing demand deposits		81			(29	)		52			200			(58	)		142
Money market and savings		88			(383	)		(295	)		544			(914	)		(370	)
Time deposits		(293	)		(119	)		(412	)		(716	)		(227	)		(943	)
Total deposit interest expense		(124	)		(531	)		(655	)		28			(1,199	)		(1,171	)
Other borrowings		-			4			4			(18	)		17			(1	)
Total interest expense		(124	)		(527	)		(651	)		10			(1,182	)		(1,172	)
Net interest income	$	89		$	442		$	531		$	(405	)	$	1,687		$	1,282

Net Interest Income

The Company’s total tax equivalent interest income decreased $120,000, or 1.2%, to $9.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $9.8 million the three months ended September 30, 2011. A $24.3 million reduction in average loans receivable was partially offset by a 3 basis point increase in loan yields and a $39.3 million increase in average investment securities. The Company also reduced its average non-performing asset balances through a bulk sale of distressed loans and foreclosed properties during the fourth quarter of 2011. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, total tax equivalent interest income remained relatively flat at $29.1 million compared to $29.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease in average loans receivable of $30.3 million, due to the aforementioned sale of loans, was offset by a $31.0 million increase in average investment securities and a 12 basis point increase in loan yields.

The Company’s total interest expense decreased $651,000, or 31.2%, to $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011, as the Company continues to lower the rates paid on interest bearing deposit accounts. Total interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 decreased $1.2 million, or 19.1%, to $5.0 million as compared to $6.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Average deposit balances increased $37.5 million and $84.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as a result of the Company’s retail focused, customer service strategy, which emphasizes the gathering of low-cost core deposits. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits decreased 39 basis points to 0.64%, and 30 basis points to 0.75%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, compared to 1.03% and 1.05% for the same prior year period. Average time deposit balances declined $107.0 million and $85.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same prior year period. The maturity and roll-off of higher cost time deposits resulted in the decrease in the average rate paid on time deposits of 19 basis points to 1.07%, and 12 basis points to 1.12% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the same prior year period. Accordingly, rates on total interest-bearing liabilities decreased 39 and 31 basis points during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

The tax equivalent net interest margin increased 12 basis points to 3.69% for the three months ended September 30, 2012, compared to 3.57% for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and the Company’s tax equivalent net interest income increased $531,000, or 6.9%, to $8.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to $7.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the tax equivalent net interest margin decreased 13 basis points to 3.54%, compared to 3.67% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and the Company’s tax equivalent net interest income increased $1.3 million, or 5.6%, to $24.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to $22.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses is charged to operations in an amount necessary to bring the total allowance for loan losses to a level that management believes is adequate to absorb inherent losses in the loan portfolio. The Company recorded an $850,000 provision for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to a $616,000 provision for the three months ended September 30, 2011. The Company recorded a provision for loan losses in the amount of $600,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to a $5.7 million provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The lower provision recorded during the first nine months of 2012 was mainly attributable to the significant improvement in credit quality in the loan portfolio, along with a reduction in the component of the allowance for loan losses related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment caused by an adjustment to the analysis of historical losses during the period. See disclosure under “Credit Quality” and “Allowance for Loan Losses” for further discussion.

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes

The Company recorded a benefit for income taxes of $28,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, compared to a $509,000 provision for the three months ended September 30, 2011. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded a benefit of $90,000 compared to a benefit of $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The $90,000 benefit recorded during the first nine months of 2012 was the net result of a tax provision in the amount of $720,000 calculated on the net profit generated during the period using the Company’s normal estimated tax rate, offset by an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance in the amount of $810,000. The effective tax rates for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were 18% and 27%, respectively, and for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were 27% and 46%, respectively, excluding an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance.

The Company evaluates the carrying amount of its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis or more frequently, if necessary, in accordance with the guidance provided in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 740 (ASC 740), in particular, applying the criteria set forth therein to determine whether it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax asset will not be realized within its life cycle, based on the weight of available evidence. If management makes a determination based on the available evidence that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods a valuation allowance is calculated and recorded. These determinations are inherently subjective and dependent upon estimates and judgments concerning management’s evaluation of both positive and negative evidence.

In conducting the deferred tax asset analysis, the Company believes it is important to consider the unique characteristics of an industry or business. In particular, characteristics such as business model, level of capital and reserves held by financial institutions and their ability to absorb potential losses are important distinctions to be considered for bank holding companies like the Company. In addition, it is also important to consider that NOLs for federal income tax purposes can generally be carried back two years and carried forward for a period of twenty years. In order to realize our deferred tax assets, we must generate sufficient taxable income in such future years.

In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, the Company carefully weighed both positive and negative evidence currently available. Judgment is required when considering the relative impact of such evidence. The weight given to the potential effect of positive and negative evidence must be commensurate with the extent to which it can be objectively verified. A cumulative loss in recent years is a significant piece of negative evidence that is difficult to overcome. Based on the analysis of available positive and negative evidence, the Company determined that a valuation allowance should be recorded as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

When calculating an estimate for a valuation allowance, the Company assessed the possible sources of taxable income available under tax law to realize a tax benefit for deductible temporary differences and carryforwards as defined in paragraph 740-10-30-18. As a result of cumulative losses in recent years and the uncertain nature of the current economic environment, the Company did not use projections of future taxable income, exclusive of reversing temporary timing differences and carryforwards, as a factor. The Company will exclude future taxable income as a factor until it can show consistent and sustainable profitability.

The Company did assess tax planning strategies as defined under paragraph 740-10-30-18 (d.) to determine the amount of a valuation allowance. Strategies reviewed included the sale of investment securities and loans with fair values greater than book values, redeployment of cash and cash equivalents into higher yielding investment options, a switch from tax-exempt to taxable investments and loans, and the election of a decelerated depreciation method tax purposes for future fixed asset purchases. The Company believes that these tax planning strategies are (a.) prudent and feasible, (b.) steps that the Company would not ordinarily take, but would take to prevent an operating loss or tax credit carryforward from expiring unused, and (c.) would result in the realization of existing deferred tax assets. These tax planning strategies, if implemented, would result in taxable income in the first full reporting period after deployment and accelerate the recovery of deferred tax asset balances if faced with the inability to recover those assets or the risk of potential expiration. The Company believes that these are viable tax planning strategies and appropriately considered in the analysis at this time, but may not align with the strategic direction of the organization today and therefore, has no present intention to implement such strategies.

The net deferred tax asset balance before consideration of a valuation allowance was $17.6 million as of September 30, 2012 and $18.9 million as of December 31, 2011. The tax planning strategies assessed resulted in the projected realization of approximately $4.3 million in tax assets which can be considered more likely than not to be realized as of September 30, 2012 and $4.0 million as of December 31, 2011. Accordingly, the Company recorded a partial valuation allowance related to the deferred tax asset balance in the amount of $14.1 million as of September 30, 2012 and $14.9 million as of December 31, 2011.

The deferred tax asset will continue to be analyzed on a quarterly basis for changes affecting realizability. As the Company continues to record consecutive quarters of profitable results, projections of future taxable income become more reliable and can again be used as a factor in assessing the ability to fully realize the deferred tax asset. When the determination is made to include projections of future taxable income as a factor, the valuation allowance will be reduced accordingly resulting in a corresponding increase in net income.

Commitments, Contingencies and Concentrations

Financial instruments, whose contract amounts represent potential credit risk, were commitments to extend credit of approximately $99.9 million and $78.7 million, and standby letters of credit of approximately $4.3 million and $3.5 million, at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. These financial instruments constitute off-balance sheet arrangements. Commitments often expire without being drawn upon. Substantially all of the $99.9 million of commitments to extend credit at September 30, 2012 were committed as variable rate credit facilities.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the commitment. The Company’s commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and many require the payment of fees. Because many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. In issuing commitments, the Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral required in connection with any commitment is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. The type of required collateral varies, but may include real estate, marketable securities, pledged deposits, equipment and accounts receivable.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments that guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk and collateral policy involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in issuing loan commitments. The amount of collateral which may be pledged to secure a letter of credit is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. The type of collateral which may be held varies, but may include real estate, marketable securities, pledged deposits, equipment and accounts receivable.

Regulatory Matters

The following table presents the capital regulatory ratios for both Republic and the Company as of September 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011 (dollars in thousands):

	Actual					For Capital Adequacy Purposes					To be well capitalized under regulatory capital guidelines
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
At September 30, 2012:
Total risk based capital
Republic	$	95,925		12.51	%	$	61,320		8.00	%	$	76,650		10.00	%
Company		96,843		12.58	%		61,595		8.00	%		-		-
Tier one risk based capital
Republic		86,341		11.26	%		30,660		4.00	%		45,990		6.00	%
Company		87,217		11.33	%		30,798		4.00	%		-		-
Tier one leveraged capital
Republic		86,341		9.13	%		37,827		4.00	%		47,284		5.00	%
Company		87,217		9.21	%		37,877		4.00	%		-		-

At December 31, 2011:
Total risk based capital
Republic	$	91,622		12.90	%	$	56,826		8.00	%	$	72,218		10.00	%
Company		93,383		13.09	%		57,068		8.00	%		-		-
Tier one risk based capital
Republic		82,704		11.64	%		28,413		4.00	%		43,331		6.00	%
Company		84,259		11.81	%		28,534		4.00	%		-		-
Tier one leveraged capital
Republic		82,704		8.62	%		38,359		4.00	%		44,946		5.00	%
Company		84,259		8.77	%		38,411		4.00	%		-		-

See Item 1A. Risk Factors in Part I of Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 for additional information on regulatory capital ratios.

Dividend Policy

The Company has not paid any cash dividends on its common stock. The Company has no plans to pay cash dividends in 2012. The Company’s ability to pay dividends depends primarily on receipt of dividends from the Company’s subsidiary, Republic. Dividend payments from Republic are subject to legal and regulatory limitations. The ability of Republic to pay dividends is also subject to profitability, financial condition, capital expenditures and other cash flow requirements. See Item 1A. Risk Factors in Part I of Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 for additional information on restrictions on dividends.

Liquidity

Financial institutions must maintain liquidity to meet day-to-day requirements of depositors and borrowers, time investment purchases to market conditions and provide a cushion against unforeseen needs. Liquidity needs can be met by either reducing assets or increasing liabilities. The most liquid assets consist of cash and amounts due from banks.

Regulatory authorities require the Company to maintain certain liquidity ratios in order for funds to be available to satisfy commitments to borrowers and the demands of depositors. In response to these requirements, the Company has formed an asset/liability committee (ALCO), comprised of certain members of Republic’s board of directors and senior management to monitor such ratios. The ALCO committee is responsible for managing the liquidity position and interest sensitivity. That committee’s primary objective is to maximize net interest income while configuring Republic’s interest-sensitive assets and liabilities to manage interest rate risk and provide adequate liquidity for projected needs. The ALCO committee meets on a quarterly basis or more frequently if deemed necessary.

The Company’s target and actual liquidity levels are determined by comparisons of the estimated repayment and marketability of interest-earning assets with projected future outflows of deposits and other liabilities. The Company’s most liquid assets, comprised of cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet, totaled $97.9 million at September 30, 2012, compared to $231.0 million at December 31, 2011. Loan maturities and repayments are another source of asset liquidity. At September 30, 2012, Republic estimated that more than $30.0 million of loans would mature or repay in the six-month period ending March 31, 2013. Additionally, the majority of its investment securities are available to satisfy liquidity requirements if necessary. At September 30, 2012, the Company had outstanding commitments (including unused lines of credit and letters of credit) of $104.2 million. Certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in one year totaled $101.6 million at September 30, 2012. The Company anticipates that it will have sufficient funds available to meet its current commitments.

Daily funding requirements have historically been satisfied by generating core deposits and certificates of deposit with competitive rates, buying federal funds or utilizing the credit facilities of the Federal Home Loan Bank System (“FHLB”). The Company has established a line of credit with the FHLB of Pittsburgh with total borrowing capacity in the amount of $295.1 million as of September 30, 2012. As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had no outstanding term borrowings with the FHLB. The Company had no short-term borrowings at both September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The Company has also established a contingency line of credit of $10.0 million with Atlantic Central Bankers Bank (“ACBB”) to assist in managing its liquidity position. The Company had no amounts outstanding against the ACBB line of credit at both September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Investment Securities Portfolio

At September 30, 2012, the Company identified certain investment securities that were being held for indefinite periods of time, including securities that will be used as part of the Company’s asset/liability management strategy and that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, prepayments and similar factors. These securities are classified as available for sale and are intended to increase the flexibility of the Company’s asset/liability management. Available for sale securities consist primarily of U.S Government Agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS), agency collateralized mortgage obligations (CMO), municipal securities, corporate bonds, asset-backed securities and pooled trust preferred securities (CDO). Available-for-sale securities totaled $192.5 million and $174.3 million as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the portfolio had net unrealized gains of $1.6 million and net unrealized losses of $73,000, respectively.

Loan Portfolio

The Company’s loan portfolio consists of secured and unsecured commercial loans including commercial real estate, construction loans, residential mortgages, automobile loans, home improvement loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, overdraft lines of credit and others. Commercial loans are primarily secured term loans made to small to medium-sized businesses and professionals for working capital, asset acquisition and other purposes. Commercial loans are originated as either fixed or variable rate loans with typical terms of 1 to 5 years. Republic’s commercial loans typically range between $250,000 and $5,000,000 million but customers may borrow significantly larger amounts up to Republic’s combined legal lending limit, which was approximately $14.3 million at September 30, 2012. Individual customers may have several loans often secured by different collateral.

Credit Quality

Republic’s written lending policies require specified underwriting, loan documentation and credit analysis standards to be met prior to funding, with independent credit department approval for the majority of new loan balances. A committee consisting of senior management and certain members of the board of directors oversees the loan approval process to monitor that proper standards are maintained, while approving the majority of commercial loans.

Loans, including impaired loans, are generally classified as non-accrual if they are past due as to maturity or payment of interest or principal for a period of more than 90 days, unless such loans are well-secured and in the process of collection. Loans that are on a current payment status or past due less than 90 days may also be classified as non-accrual if repayment in full of principal and/or interest is in doubt.

Loans may be returned to accrual status when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are reasonably assured of repayment within an acceptable period of time, and there is a sustained period of repayment performance by the borrower, in accordance with the contractual terms.

While a loan is classified as non-accrual or as an impaired loan and the future collectability of the recorded loan balance is doubtful, collections of interest and principal are generally applied as a reduction to principal outstanding. When the future collectability of the recorded loan balance is expected, interest income may be recognized on a cash basis. For non-accrual loans, which have been partially charged off, recognition of interest on a cash basis is limited to that which would have been recognized on the recorded loan balance at the contractual interest rate. Cash interest receipts in excess of that amount are recorded as recoveries to the allowance for loan losses until prior charge-offs have been fully recovered.

The following summary shows information concerning loan delinquency and non-performing assets at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Loans accruing, but past due 90 days or more	$	-		$	748
Non-accrual loans		16,152			10,564
Total non-performing loans(1)		16,152			11,312
Other real estate owned		7,312			6,479
Total non-performing assets(1)	$	23,464		$	17,791

Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans, net of unearned income(1)		2.59	%		1.92	%
Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets		2.43	%		1.70	%

(1)	Non-performing loans are comprised of (i) loans that are on non-accrual basis and (ii) accruing loans that are 90 days or more past due. Non-performing assets are composed of non-performing loans and other real estate owned.

Non-performing asset balances reached a peak during the second quarter of 2010 as a result of the challenging economic environment, which caused an increase in loan delinquencies and a significant decline in collateral values mainly impacting our commercial real estate loan portfolio. Non-performing asset balances have decreased significantly since that period as a result of the Company’s concentrated effort to transform the balance sheet and improve asset quality. A significant step in this effort led to a bulk sale of approximately $59.0 million in distressed loans and foreclosed properties during the fourth quarter of 2011.

Non-accrual loans increased $5.6 million to $16.2 million at September 30, 2012, from $10.6 million at December 31, 2011. This increase was the result of one loan that moved to non-accrual status during the current period. In addition to non-accrual loans, impaired loans also include loans that are currently classified as performing loans, but for which potential credit concerns with the borrowers have caused management to have serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to continue to comply with present repayment terms. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, all identified impaired loans are included in the preceding table, or are internally classified and individually evaluated for impairment in accordance with the guidance under ASC 310.

Republic had delinquent loans as follows: (i) 30 to 59 days past due, in the aggregate principal amount of $17.2 million and $9.7 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively; and (ii) 60 to 89 days past due, at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, in the aggregate principal amount of $398,000 and $390,000, respectively. Delinquent loans are currently in the process of collection and management believes they are supported by adequate collateral.

Other Real Estate Owned

The balance of other real estate owned increased by $833,000 to $7.3 million at September 30, 2012 from $6.5 million at December 31, 2011 primarily due to the transfer of two foreclosed properties totaling $1.3 million during the third quarter. The following table presents a reconciliation of other real estate owned for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011:

(dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Beginning Balance, January 1st	$	6,479		$	15,237
Additions		1,307			6,792
Valuation adjustments		(140	)		(6,103	)
Dispositions		(334	)		(9,447	)
Ending Balance	$	7,312		$	6,479

At September 30, 2012, the Company had no credit exposure to “highly leveraged transactions” as defined by the FDIC.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The Company evaluates the need to establish an allowance against loan losses on a quarterly basis. When an increase in this allowance is necessary, a provision for loan losses is charged to earnings. The allowance for loan losses consists of three components. The first component is allocated to individually evaluated loans found to be impaired and is calculated in accordance with ASC 310. The second component is allocated to all other loans that are not individually identified as impaired pursuant to ASC 310-10 (“non-impaired loans”). This component is calculated for all non-impaired loans on a collective basis in accordance with ASC 450. The third component is an unallocated allowance to account for a level of imprecision in management’s estimation process.

The Company evaluates loans for impairment and potential charge-off on a quarterly basis. Management regularly monitors the condition of borrowers and assesses both internal and external factors in determining whether any loan relationships have deteriorated. Any loan rated as substandard or lower will have an individual collateral evaluation analysis prepared to determine if a deficiency exists. We first evaluate the primary repayment source. If the primary repayment source is seriously inadequate and unlikely to repay the debt, we then look to the secondary and/or tertiary repayment sources. Secondary sources are conservatively reviewed for liquidation values. Updated appraisals and financial data are obtained to substantiate current values. If the reviewed sources are deemed to be inadequate to cover the outstanding principal and any costs associated with the resolution of the troubled loan, an estimate of the deficient amount will be calculated and a specific allocation of loan loss reserve is recorded.

Factors considered in the calculation of the allowance for non-impaired loans include several qualitative and quantitative factors such as historical loss experience, trends in delinquency and nonperforming loan balances, changes in risk composition and underwriting standards, experience and ability of management, and general economic conditions along with other external factors. Historical loss experience is analyzed by reviewing charge-offs over a five year period to determine loss rates consistent with the loan categories depicted in the allowance for loan loss table below.

Prior to the first quarter of 2012, historical losses for all commercial loans secured by real estate were aggregated into one group for purposes of calculating a loss rate for loans collectively evaluated for impairment in the allowance for loan loss calculation. During the first quarter of 2012, management elected to disaggregate this grouping into five separate categories based on distinct risk factors to provide a more detailed estimate for the allowance calculation. This change resulted in a reduction of approximately $2.6 million in the estimated allowance required for non-impaired loans in the first quarter of 2012 due to the application of lower loss rates to a larger segment of the commercial real estate portfolio with a lower risk profile.

The factors supporting the allowance for loan losses do not diminish the fact that the entire allowance for loan losses is available to absorb losses in the loan portfolio and related commitment portfolio, respectively. The Company’s principal focus, therefore, is on the adequacy of the total allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses is subject to review by banking regulators. The Company’s primary bank regulators regularly conduct examinations of the allowance for loan losses and make assessments regarding the adequacy and the methodology employed in their determination.

An analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	For the nine months ended September 30, 2012			For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011			For the nine months ended September 30, 2011
Balance at beginning of period	$	12,050		$	11,444		$	11,444
Charge-offs:
Commercial real estate		899			8,783			2,096
Construction and land development		921			3,719			1,675
Commercial and industrial		1,063			1,088			975
Owner occupied real estate		-			1,838			-
Consumer and other		102			41			34
Residential mortgage		-			-			-
Total charge-offs		2,985			15,469			4,780
Recoveries:
Commercial real estate		-			44			9
Construction and land development		105			10			2
Commercial and industrial		-			-			-
Owner occupied real estate		-			15			-
Consumer and other		28			40			39
Residential mortgage		-			-			-
Total recoveries		133			109			50
Net charge-offs		2,852			15,360			4,730
Provision for loan losses		600			15,966			5,666
Balance at end of period	$	9,798		$	12,050		$	12,380

Average loans outstanding(1)	$	604,245		$	630,309		$	634,505

As a percent of average loans:(1)
Net charge-offs		0.63	%		2.44	%		1.00	%
Provision for loan losses		0.13	%		2.53	%		1.19	%
Allowance for loan losses		1.62	%		1.91	%		1.95	%

Allowance for loan losses to:
Total loans, net of unearned income		1.57	%		2.04	%		1.95	%
Total non-performing loans		60.66	%		106.52	%		38.68	%

(1) Includes non-accruing loans.

The Company recorded a provision for loan losses in the amount of $600,000 during the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 compared to a provision of $5.7 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011. The decrease in the provision recorded during the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 compared to the prior year period was driven by the significant improvement in asset quality year over year. In addition, a $2.3 reduction in the allowance for loan losses related to non-impaired loans evaluated collectively for impairment was recorded in the first quarter of 2012 due to a change in the analysis of historical losses as described above.

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans (coverage ratio) was 60.7% at September 30, 2012, compared to 106.5% at December 31, 2011 and 38.7% at September 30, 2011. The decrease in the coverage ratio as of September 30, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011 was primarily driven by the reduction in the allowance required for loans evaluated collectively for impairment during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The increase in the coverage ratio during the nine month period ending September 30, 2012 as compared to the nine month period ending September 30, 2011 was primarily attributable to the significant decrease in non-performing loans from September 30, 2011 to September 30, 2012, driven by a bulk sale of distressed loans and foreclosed properties during the fourth quarter 2011. Total non-performing loans were $16.2 million, $11.3 million and $32.0 million at September 30, 2012, December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, respectively.

Our credit monitoring process assesses the ultimate collectability of an outstanding loan balance from all potential sources. When a loan is determined to be uncollectible it is charged-off against the allowance for loan losses. Unsecured commercial loans and all consumer loans are charged-off immediately upon reaching the 90-day delinquency mark unless they are well secured and in the process of collection. The timing on charge-offs of all other loan types is subjective and will be recognized when management determines that full repayment, either from the cash flow of the borrower, collateral sources, and/or guarantors, will not be sufficient and that repayment is unlikely. A full or partial charge-off is recognized equal to the amount of the estimated deficiency calculation.

Serious delinquency is often the first indicator of a potential charge-off. Reductions in appraised collateral values and deteriorating financial condition of borrowers and guarantors are factors considered when evaluating potential charge-offs. The likelihood of possible recoveries or improvements in a borrower’s financial condition are also assessed when considering a charge-off.

Partial charge-offs of non-performing and impaired loans can significantly reduce the coverage ratio and other credit loss statistics due to the fact that the balance of the allowance for loan losses will be reduced while still carrying the remainder of a non-performing loan balance in the impaired loan category. The amount of non-performing loans for which partial charge-offs have been recorded amounted to $6.6 million at September 30, 2012 compared to $7.4 million at December 31, 2011.

The Company’s charge-off policy is reviewed on an annual basis and updated as necessary. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2012, there were no changes made to this policy.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

ASU 2011-12

In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update 2011-05. In response to stakeholder concerns regarding the operational ramifications of the presentation of these reclassifications for current and previous years, the FASB has deferred the implementation date of this provision to allow time for further consideration. The requirement in ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, for the presentation of a combined statement of comprehensive income or separate, but consecutive, statements of net income and other comprehensive income is still effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011 for public companies, and fiscal years ending after December 15, 2011 for nonpublic companies. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2011-05

The Update is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 31, 2011. The adoption of this guidance, did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements but expanded related disclosures.

ASU 2011-04

Effects of Inflation

The majority of assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. Therefore, a financial institution differs greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets or inventories. Management believes that the most significant impact of inflation on its financial results is through the Company’s need and ability to react to changes in interest rates. Management attempts to maintain an essentially balanced position between rate sensitive assets and liabilities over a one-year time horizon in order to protect net interest income from being affected by wide interest rate fluctuations.

ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT MARKET RISK

There has been no material change in the Company’s assessment of its sensitivity to market risk since its presentation in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 filed with the SEC on March 16, 2012.

ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as of the end of the period covered by this report (September 30, 2012) (“Disclosure Controls”). Based upon the Disclosure Controls evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Disclosure Controls are effective in reaching a reasonable level of assurance that (i) information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and (ii) information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Controls

The principal executive officer and principal financial officer also conducted an evaluation of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (“Internal Control”) to determine whether any changes in Internal Control occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2012 that have materially affected or which are reasonably likely to materially affect Internal Control. Based on that evaluation, there has been no such change during the quarter ended September 30, 2012.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

Control systems, no matter how well conceived and operated, are designed to provide a reasonable, but not an absolute, level of assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. The Company conducts periodic evaluations of its internal controls to enhance, where necessary, its procedures and controls.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Significant risk factors could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operation. Risk factors discussing these risks can be found in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and in Part II, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2012 and below. The risk factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2012 have not materially changed. You should carefully consider these risk factors. The risks described in the Company’s Form 10-K and in the Company’s Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2012 and below are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Our operations and the operations of our vendors, suppliers and customers may be subject to disruption from events beyond our control.

Our operations and the operations of our vendors, suppliers and customers may be subject to disruption from a variety of causes, including work stoppages, financial difficulties, acts of war, terrorism, fire, earthquakes, flooding or other natural disasters. If a major disruption were to occur it could result in suspension of operations, harm to people or the environment, delays in our ability to provide banking services, or the inability of customers to repay loan obligations. Adverse consequences may also result with regard to the disruption in the operations of our vendors, suppliers and customers which could have a material effect upon our business.

As a result of Hurricane Sandy which made landfall across the northeastern part of the U.S. on October 29, 2012, the operations of the Company and some of its vendors, suppliers and customers were affected by the loss of electricity, flooding and other disruptions to operations. We are in the early stages of assessing the full impact of the storm. At this time we are currently unable to quantify the financial impact of any losses or disruptions and the effect that they may have on our future financial condition or results of operations.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The following Exhibits are filed as part of this report. (Exhibit numbers correspond to the exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q).

Exhibit Number	Description	Location
31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Republic First Bancorp, Inc.	Filed herewith

31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Republic First Bancorp, Inc.	Filed herewith

32.1	Section 1350 Certification of Harry D. Madonna	Furnished herewith

32.2	Section 1350 Certification of Frank A. Cavallaro	Furnished herewith

101	The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language); (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, (v) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.	*

* Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

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.

		REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC.

Date: November 07, 2012	By:	/s/ Harry D. Madonna
		Harry D. Madonna
		Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer)

Date: November 07, 2012	By:	/s/ Frank A. Cavallaro
		Frank A. Cavallaro
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer)