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Western New England Bancorp, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2012 June (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 June 30, 2012

OR
 
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
 
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from _____ to _____.


Commission file number 001-16767

Westfield Financial, Inc.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts
73-1627673
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

141 Elm Street, Westfield, Massachusetts 01086
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(413) 568-1911
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


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 twelve 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 o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.) Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):
 
 
Large accelerated filer o
 
Accelerated filer x
       
 
Non-accelerated filer o
 
Smaller reporting company o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o  No x

At July 31, 2012, the registrant had 24,455,508 shares of common stock, $.01 par value, issued and outstanding.
 
 
 

 
 
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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements.”  These forward-looking statements are made in good faith pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements may be subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, but not limited to, changes in the real estate market or local economy, changes in interest rates, changes in laws and regulations to which we are subject, and competition in our primary market area.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in these forward-looking statements.  You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.  Westfield Financial undertakes no obligation to republish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
 
WESTFIELD FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - UNAUDITED
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 12,552     $ 10,953  
Federal funds sold
    112       131  
Interest-bearing deposits and other short-term investments
    7,846       10,021  
             Cash and cash equivalents
    20,510       21,105  
                 
SECURITIES :
               
Available for sale - at fair value
    639,845       617,537  
                 
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF BOSTON AND OTHER RESTRICTED STOCK - AT COST
    14,045       12,438  
                 
LOANS - Net of allowance for loan losses of $8,065 at June 30, 2012, and $7,764 at December 31, 2011
    575,941       546,392  
                 
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, Net
    11,178       10,997  
                 
ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE
    4,683       4,022  
                 
BANK-OWNED LIFE INSURANCE
    45,445       44,040  
                 
DEFERRED TAX ASSET, Net
    1,443       1,863  
                 
OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED
    1,130       1,130  
                 
OTHER ASSETS
    4,413       3,740  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 1,318,633     $ 1,263,264  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
LIABILITIES:
               
DEPOSITS :
               
    Noninterest-bearing
  $ 104,497     $ 100,157  
    Interest-bearing
    643,054       632,801  
          Total deposits
    747,551       732,958  
                 
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
    58,574       52,985  
                 
LONG-TERM DEBT
    289,970       247,320  
SECURITIES PENDING SETTLEMENT
    -       363  
OTHER LIABILITIES
    11,108       10,650  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    1,107,203       1,044,276  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Preferred stock - $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December
   31, 2011
    -       -  
Common stock - $.01 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 25,962,274 shares issued and outstanding at
   June 30, 2012; 26,918,250 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011
    259       269  
Additional paid-in capital
    167,204       173,615  
Unearned compensation - ESOP
    (8,836 )     (9,119 )
Unearned compensation - Equity Incentive Plan
    (652 )     (1,228 )
Retained earnings
    44,721       47,735  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    8,734       7,716  
   Total shareholders' equity
    211,430       218,988  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 1,318,633     $ 1,263,264  
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
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WESTFIELD FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME – UNAUDITED
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
   
Three Months
   
Six Months
 
   
Ended June 30,
   
Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:
                       
Debt securities, taxable
  $ 4,050     $ 4,653     $ 7,894     $ 9,463  
Residential and commercial real estate loans
    5,084       4,845       10,122       9,519  
Commercial and industrial loans
    1,253       1,420       2,555       2,863  
Debt securities, tax-exempt
    415       419       839       838  
Consumer loans
    40       47       80       96  
Equity securities
    42       47       86       94  
Other investments - at cost
    25       18       47       32  
Federal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits and other short-term investments
    1       -       1       1  
Total interest and dividend income
    10,910       11,449       21,624       22,906  
INTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
Deposits
    1,523       1,975       3,159       4,081  
Long-term debt
    1,623       1,710       3,254       3,355  
Short-term borrowings
    37       35       67       94  
Total interest expense
    3,183       3,720       6,480       7,530  
Net interest and dividend income
    7,727       7,729       15,144       15,376  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    260       175       480       514  
Net interest and dividend income after provision for loan losses
    7,467       7,554       14,664       14,862  
                                 
NONINTEREST INCOME (LOSS):
                               
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses on debt securities
    -       (433 )     -       (465 )
    Portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in accumulated
        other comprehensive loss on debt securities
    -       425       -       425  
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in income
    -       (8 )     -       (40 )
Service charges and fees
    521       521       1,032       962  
Income from bank-owned life insurance
    283       388       741       753  
Gain on sales of securities, net
    97       46       1,681       77  
Total noninterest income
    901       947       3,454       1,752  
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
Salaries and employees benefits
    4,127       3,759       8,404       7,713  
Occupancy
    703       657       1,408       1,335  
Computer operations
    523       478       1,050       965  
Professional fees
    532       563       969       1,001  
OREO expense
    21       13       38       20  
FDIC insurance assessment
    155       140       298       348  
Other
    772       823       1,510       1,591  
Total noninterest expense
    6,833       6,433       13,677       12,973  
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    1,535       2,068       4,441       3,641  
INCOME TAX PROVISION
    561       503       1,128       790  
NET INCOME
  $ 974     $ 1,565     $ 3,313     $ 2,851  
                                 
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
                               
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.04     $ 0.06     $ 0.13     $ 0.11  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    25,141,989       26,639,247       25,295,875       26,692,379  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.04     $ 0.06     $ 0.13     $ 0.11  
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
    25,158,171       26,755,667       25,330,242       26,815,160  
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
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WESTFIELD FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
(In thousands)
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                         
Net income
  $ 974     $ 1,565     $ 3,313     $ 2,851  
                                 
Other comprehensive income:
                               
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
                               
Unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities
    4,583       9,766       3,139       8,117  
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in income
    (97 )     (46 )     (1,681 )     (77 )
    Other-than-temporary impairment losses on available-
           for-sale securities
    -       8       -       40  
Net unrealized gains
    4,486       9,728       1,458       8,080  
Tax effect
    (1,546 )     (3,337 )     (495 )     (2,767 )
Net-of-tax amount
    2,940       6,391       963       5,313  
                                 
Defined benefit pension plans:
                               
    Gains and losses arising during the period pertaining to
          defined benefit plans
    -       5       -       5  
Reclassification adjustment:
                               
Actuarial loss
    48       30       87       59  
Transition asset
    (3 )     (3 )     (5 )     (6 )
Net adjustments pertaining to defined benefit plans
    45       32       82       58  
Tax effect
    (15 )     (11 )     (27 )     (20 )
Net-of-tax amount
    30       21       55       38  
                                 
Other comprehensive income
    2,970       6,412       1,018       5,351  
                                 
Comprehensive income
  $ 3,944     $ 7,977     $ 4,331     $ 8,202  
 
 
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WESTFIELD FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 AND 2011
 
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
   
   
Common Stock
                                     
   
Shares
   
Par Value
   
Additional Paid-in
Capital
   
Unearned Compensation- ESOP
   
Unearned Compensation- Equity Incentive Plan
   
Retained Earnings
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
   
Total
 
                                                 
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2010
    28,166,419     $ 282     $ 181,842     $ (9,701 )   $ (2,158 )   $ 56,496     $ (5,516 )   $ 221,245  
Net income
    -       -       -       -       -       2,851       -       2,851  
Other comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       -       -       5,351       5,351  
Common stock held by ESOP committed to be released (86,585 shares)
    -       -       90       290       -       -       -       380  
Share-based compensation - stock options
    -       -       399       -       -       -       -       399  
Share-based compensation - equity incentive plan
    -       -       -       -       581       -       -       581  
Excess tax benefits from equity incentive plan
    -       -       23       -       -       -       -       23  
Common stock repurchased
    (330,394 )     (3 )     (2,788 )     -       -       -       -       (2,791 )
Issuance of common stock in connection with stock option exercises
    34,646       -       293       -       -       (142 )     -       151  
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity incentive plan
    -       -       227       -       (227 )     -       -       -  
Excess tax benefits in connection with stock option exercises
    -       -       18       -       -       -       -       18  
Cash dividends declared ($0.27 per share)
    -       -       -       -       -       (7,209 )     -       (7,209 )
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2011
    27,870,671     $ 279     $ 180,104     $ (9,411 )   $ (1,804 )   $ 51,996     $ (165 )   $ 220,999  
                                                                 
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2011
    26,918,250     $ 269     $ 173,615     $ (9,119 )   $ (1,228 )   $ 47,735     $ 7,716     $ 218,988  
Net income
    -       -       -       -       -       3,313       -       3,313  
Other comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       -       -       1,018       1,018  
Common stock held by ESOP committed to be released (84,261 shares)
    -       -       44       283       -       -       -       327  
Share-based compensation - stock options
    -       -       392       -       -       -       -       392  
Share-based compensation - equity incentive plan
    -       -       -       -       576       -       -       576  
Excess tax benefits from equity incentive plan
    -       -       12       -       -       -       -       12  
Common stock repurchased
    (1,150,632 )     (12 )     (8,660 )     -       -       -       -       (8,672 )
Issuance of common stock in connection with stock option exercises
    194,656       2       1,598       -       -       (746 )     -       854  
Excess tax benefits in connection with stock option exercises
    -       -       203       -       -       -       -       203  
Cash dividends declared ($0.22 per share)
    -       -       -       -       -       (5,581 )     -       (5,581 )
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2012
    25,962,274     $ 259     $ 167,204     $ (8,836 )   $ (652 )   $ 44,721     $ 8,734     $ 211,430  
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
 
 
 
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WESTFIELD FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income
  $ 3,313     $ 2,851  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
    480       514  
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment
    532       589  
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities and mortgage loans
    1,937       1,701  
Net amortization of premiums on modified debt
    214       -  
Share-based compensation expense
    968       980  
Amortization of ESOP expense
    327       380  
Excess tax benefits from equity incentive plan
    (12 )     (23 )
Excess tax benefits in connection with stock option exercises
    (203 )     (18 )
Net gains on sales of securities
    (1,681 )     (77 )
Other-than-temporary impairment losses on securities
    -       40  
Deferred income tax benefit
    (102 )     (105 )
Income from bank-owned life insurance
    (741 )     (753 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Accrued interest receivable
    (661 )     104  
Other assets
    (322 )     890  
Other liabilities
    755       234  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    4,804       7,307  
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Securities, available for sale:
               
Purchases
    (255,877 )     (95,529 )
Proceeds from sales
    189,949       90,249  
Proceeds from calls, maturities, and principal collections
    44,884       38,927  
Purchase of residential mortgages
    (45,690 )     (38,581 )
Loan originations and principal payments, net
    15,588       2,974  
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston stock
    (1,802 )     (156 )
Proceeds from redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston stock
    195       -  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (713 )     (253 )
Purchase of bank-owned life insurance
    (2,600 )     (2,000 )
Surrender of bank-owned life insurance
    1,585       -  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (54,481 )     (4,369 )
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net increase in deposits
    14,593       10,756  
Net change in short-term borrowings
    5,589       (13,768 )
Repayment of long-term debt
    (48,231 )     (2,000 )
Proceeds from long-term debt
    90,667       14,065  
Cash dividends paid
    (5,581 )     (7,209 )
Common stock repurchased
    (9,024 )     (2,747 )
Issuance of common stock in connection with stock option exercises
    854       151  
Excess tax benefits in connection with equity incentive plan
    12       23  
Excess tax benefits in connection with stock option exercises
    203       18  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    49,082       (711 )
                 
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
    (595 )     2,227  
Beginning of period
    21,105       11,611  
End of period
  $ 20,510     $ 13,838  
                 
Supplemental cashflow information:
               
Interest paid
    6,408       7,568  
Taxes paid
    1,604       76  
Settlement of common stock repurchased
    352       -  
See the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
 
 
 
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WESTFIELD FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)


1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations – Westfield Financial, Inc. (“Westfield Financial,” “we” or “us”) is the bank holding company for Westfield Bank, a federally-chartered stock savings bank (the “Bank”).

The Bank’s deposits are insured to the limits specified by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).  The Bank operates 11 branches in western Massachusetts and its primary sources of revenue are income from securities and earnings on loans to small and middle-market businesses and to residential property homeowners.

Elm Street Securities Corporation and WFD Securities Corporation, Massachusetts-chartered security corporations, were formed by Westfield Financial for the primary purpose of holding qualified securities.  WB Real Estate Holdings, LLC, a Massachusetts-chartered limited liability company was formed for the primary purpose of holding real property acquired as security for debts previously contracted by the Bank.

Principles of Consolidation – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Westfield Financial, the Bank, Elm Street Securities Corporation, WB Real Estate Holdings, LLC and WFD Securities Corporation.  All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Estimates – The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of income and expenses for both at the date of the consolidated financial statements.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, other-than-temporary impairment of securities, and the valuation of deferred tax assets.

Basis of Presentation – In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of our financial condition as of June 30, 2012, and the results of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the interim periods presented.  The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the year ending December 31, 2012.  Certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 (the “2011 Annual Report”).

Reclassifications - Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
 
 
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2.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share represent income available to shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance.  Potential common shares that may be issued by us relate solely to outstanding stock options and are determined using the treasury stock method.

Earnings per common share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 have been computed based on the following:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
                         
Net income applicable to common stock
  $ 974     $ 1,565     $ 3,313     $ 2,851  
                                 
Average number of common shares outstanding
    26,414       28,012       26,578       28,081  
Less: Average unallocated ESOP Shares
    (1,265 )     (1,349 )     (1,275 )     (1,360 )
         Average ungranted equity incentive plan shares
    (7 )     (23 )     (7 )     (29 )
                                 
Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate basic earnings per common share
    25,142       26,640       25,296       26,692  
                                 
Effect of dilutive stock options
    16       116       34       123  
                                 
Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per common share
    25,158       26,756       25,330       26,815  
                                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.04     $ 0.06     $ 0.13     $ 0.11  
                                 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.04     $ 0.06     $ 0.13     $ 0.11  
                                 
Antidilutive shares (1)
    1,670       1,654       1,662       1,615  
____________________
(1)
Shares outstanding but not included in the computation of earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive, meaning the exercise price of such options exceeded the market value of the Company’s common stock.
 
 
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3.  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/LOSS

Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income.  Although certain changes in assets and liabilities are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income.

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) included in shareholders’ equity are as follows:

   
June 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale
  $ 17,182     $ 16,225  
Tax effect
    (5,898 )     (5,573 )
Net-of-tax amount
    11,284       10,652  
                 
Noncredit portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses on
   available-for-sale securities
  $ -     $ (501 )
Tax effect
    -       170  
Net-of-tax amount
    -       (331 )
                 
Unrecognized transition asset pertaining to defined benefit plans
    27       32  
Unrecognized deferred loss pertaining to defined benefit plans
    (3,891 )     (3,978 )
Net adjustments pertaining to defined benefit plans
    (3,864 )     (3,946 )
Tax effect
    1,314       1,341  
         Net-of-tax amount
    (2,550 )     (2,605 )
                 
    $ 8,734     $ 7,716  

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 by component:

   
Securities
   
Defined
Benefit
Plans
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Balance at December 31, 2011
  $ 10,321     $ (2,605 )   $ 7,716  
Current-period other comprehensive income
    963       55       1,018  
Balance at June 30, 2012
  $ 11,284     $ (2,550 )   $ 8,734  
                         
Balance at December 31, 2010
  $ (3,774 )   $ (1,742 )   $ (5,516 )
Current-period other comprehensive income
    5,313       38       5,351  
Balance at June 30, 2011
  $ 1,539     $ (1,704 )   $ (165 )
 
 
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4.      SECURITIES

Securities available for sale are summarized as follows:
   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                         
Government-sponsored mortgage-
   backed securities
  $ 362,911     $ 8,295     $ (166 )   $ 371,040  
U.S. government guaranteed  mortgage-
   backed securities
    132,933       5,566       -       138,499  
Corporate bonds
    47,169       165       (260 )     47,074  
State and municipal bonds
    39,492       2,262       -       41,754  
Government-sponsored enterprise
   obligations
    32,916       1,216       (1 )     34,131  
Mutual funds
    5,899       133       (60 )     5,972  
Common and preferred stock
    1,343       32       -       1,375  
                                 
Total
  $ 622,663     $ 17,669     $ (487 )   $ 639,845  
                                 
                                 
                                 
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                                 
Government-sponsored mortgage-
   backed securities
  $ 377,447     $ 8,802     $ (22 )   $ 386,227  
U.S. government guaranteed  mortgage-
   backed securities
    148,938       3,937       -       152,875  
Private-label residential mortgage-
   backed securities
    2,068       -       (501 )     1,567  
State and municipal bonds
    43,393       2,481       -       45,874  
Government-sponsored enterprise
  obligations
    23,761       991       -       24,752  
Mutual funds
    5,813       99       (58 )     5,854  
Common and preferred stock
    393       6       (11 )     388  
                                 
Total
  $ 601,813     $ 16,316     $ (592 )   $ 617,537  
                                 
U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities are collateralized by both residential and multifamily loans.
                                 
Our repurchase agreements and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Boston are collateralized by government-sponsored enterprise obligations and certain mortgage-backed securities (see Note 7).
 
 
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The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale at June 30, 2012, by maturity, are shown below.  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain issuers have the right to call or repay obligations.

   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Mortgage-backed securities:
           
     Due after five years through ten years
  $ 30,020     $ 30,931  
     Due after ten years
    465,824       478,608  
Total
  $ 495,844     $ 509,539  

Debt securities:
           
     Due after one year through five years
  $ 38,854     $ 40,110  
     Due after five years through ten years
    60,282       61,620  
     Due after ten years
    20,441       21,229  
Total
  $ 119,577     $ 122,959  

Gross realized gains and losses on sales of securities for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 31,
   
June 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                         
Gross gains realized
  $ 594     $ 317     $ 2,734     $ 880  
Gross losses realized
    (497 )     (271 )     (1,053 )     (803 )
Net gain (loss) realized
  $ 97     $ 46     $ 1,681     $ 77  

Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale amounted to $189.9 million and $90.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The tax provision applicable to net realized gains and losses was $32,000 and $582,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively.  The tax provision applicable to net realized gains and losses was $16,000 and $28,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively.
 
 
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Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, follows:
 
   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Less Than Twelve Months
   
Over Twelve Months
 
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                         
Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities
  $ (166 )   $ 35,375     $ -     $ -  
Corporate bonds
    (260 )     24,038       -       -  
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
    (1 )     2,499       -       -  
Mutual funds
    -       -       (60 )     1,660  
                                 
Total
  $ (427 )   $ 61,912     $ (60 )   $ 1,660  

   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Less Than Twelve Months
   
Over Twelve Months
 
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                         
Government-sponsored  mortgage-backed securities
  $ (22 )   $ 14,652     $ -     $ -  
Private-label residential mortgage-backed securities
    -       -       (501 )     1,567  
Mutual funds
    -       -       (58 )     1,626  
Common and preferred stock
    -       -       (11 )     28  
                                 
Total
  $ (22 )   $ 14,652     $ (570 )   $ 3,221  
 
 
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At June 30, 2012, six government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities had gross unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of 0.5% from our amortized cost basis existing for less than 12 months.  At June 30, 2012, one government-sponsored enterprise obligation had gross unrealized loss with aggregate depreciation of 0.04% from our amortized cost basis existing for less than 12 months.  At June 30, 2012, eight corporate bonds had gross unrealized loss of 1.1% from our amortized cost basis existing for less than 12 months.  These unrealized losses are the result of interest rates and not credit quality.  Because we do not intend to sell the securities and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, no declines are deemed to be other-than-temporary.

At June 30, 2012, one mutual fund had a gross unrealized loss with depreciation of 3.5% from our cost basis existing for greater than 12 months and was principally related to fluctuations in interest rates.  This loss relates to a mutual fund which invests primarily in short-term debt instruments and adjustable rate mortgage-backed securities.  Because we do not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell it prior to the recovery of its amortized cost basis, the loss is deemed temporary.

The following table presents a roll-forward of the amount of credit losses on mortgage-backed securities for which a portion of other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive income:
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Beginning balance
  $ 442     $ 425  
Reductions for securities sold during the period
    (442 )     (85 )
Additional credit losses for which other-than-temporary
    impairment charge was previously recognized
    -       40  
Ending balance
  $ -     $ 380  
 
 
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5.          LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Loans consisted of the following amounts:
 
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Commercial real estate
  $ 234,259     $ 232,491  
Residential real estate
    186,995       155,994  
Home equity
    35,768       36,464  
Commercial and industrial
    123,659       125,739  
Consumer
    2,133       2,451  
    Total loans
    582,814       553,139  
Unearned premiums and deferred loan fees and costs, net
    1,192       1,017  
Allowance for loan losses
    (8,065 )     (7,764 )
    $ 575,941     $ 546,392  

During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, we purchased residential real estate loans aggregating $45.7 million and $38.6 million, respectively.

We have transferred a portion of our originated commercial real estate loans to participating lenders.  The amounts transferred have been accounted for as sales and are therefore not included in our accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  We share ratably with our participating lenders in any gains or losses that may result from a borrower’s lack of compliance with contractual terms of the loan.  We continue to service the loans on behalf of the participating lenders and, as such, collect cash payments from the borrowers, remit payments (net of servicing fees) to participating lenders and disburse required escrow funds to relevant parties.  At both June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we serviced loans for participants aggregating $5.7 million.

Loans are recorded at the principal amount outstanding, adjusted for charge-offs, unearned premiums and deferred loan fees and costs.  Interest on loans is calculated using the effective yield method on daily balances of the principal amount outstanding and is credited to income on the accrual basis to the extent it is deemed collectable.  Our general policy is to discontinue the accrual of interest when principal or interest payments are delinquent 90 days or more based on the contractual terms of the loan, or earlier if the loan is considered impaired.  Any unpaid amounts previously accrued on these loans are reversed from income.  Subsequent cash receipts are applied to the outstanding principal balance or to interest income if, in the judgment of management, collection of the principal balance is not in question.  Loans are returned to accrual status when they become current as to both principal and interest and perform in accordance with contractual terms for a period of at least six months, reducing the concern as to the collectability of principal and interest.  Loan fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred, and the net fee or cost is recognized as an adjustment to interest income over the estimated average lives of the related loans.

The allowance for loan losses is established through provisions for loan losses charged to expense.  Loans are charged-off against the allowance when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management.  This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.  The allowance consists of general and allocated components, as further described below.
 
 
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General component

The general component of the allowance for loan losses is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors stratified by the following loan segments: residential real estate (includes one-to-four family and home equity), commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, and consumer.  Management uses a rolling average of historical losses based on a time frame appropriate to capture relevant loss data for each loan segment.  This historical loss factor is adjusted for the following qualitative factors: trends in delinquencies and nonperforming loans; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of changes in risk selection and underwriting standards and other changes in lending policies, procedures and practices; and national and local economic trends and industry conditions.  There were no changes in our policies or methodology pertaining to the general component of the allowance for loan losses during the periods presented for disclosure.

The qualitative factors are determined based on the various risk characteristics of each loan segment.  Risk characteristics relevant to each portfolio segment are as follows:

Residential real estate – We require private mortgage insurance for all loans originated with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80 percent and do not grant subprime loans.  All loans in this segment are collateralized by owner-occupied residential real estate and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower.  The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.  Home equity loans are secured by first or second mortgages on one-to-four family owner occupied properties.

Commercial real estate – Loans in this segment are primarily income-producing investment properties throughout New England.  The underlying cash flows generated by the properties are adversely impacted by a downturn in the economy as evidenced by increased vacancy rates, which in turn, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.  Management obtains rent rolls and tax returns annually and continually monitors the cash flows of these loans.

Commercial and industrial loans – Loans in this segment are made to businesses and are generally secured by assets of the business.  Repayment is expected from the cash flows of the business.  A weakened economy, and resultant decreased consumer spending, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.

Consumer loans – Loans in this segment are secured or unsecured and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower.

Allocated component

The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. Impaired loans are identified by analysis of loan performance, internal credit ratings and watch list loans that management believes are subject to a higher risk of loss.  Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  An allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment.  Accordingly, we do not separately identify individual consumer and residential real estate loans for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are subject to a troubled debt restructuring agreement.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired.  We determine the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.
 
 
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An analysis of changes in the allowance for loan losses by segment for the periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:
 
   
Residential
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Commercial
and
Industrial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Balance at December 31, 2011
  $ 1,531     $ 3,504     $ 2,712     $ 17     $ 7,764  
Provision
    104       20       95       1       220  
Charge-offs
    -       (195 )     -       (4 )     (199 )
Recoveries
    1       14       1       2       18  
Balance at March 31, 2012
  $ 1,636     $ 3,343     $ 2,808     $ 16     $ 7,803  
Provision
    201       137       (77 )     (1 )     260  
Charge-offs
    (40 )     -       -       (7 )     (47 )
Recoveries
    3       37       3       6       49  
Balance at June 30, 2012
  $ 1,800     $ 3,517     $ 2,734     $ 14     $ 8,065  
                                         
Balance at December 31, 2010
  $ 877     $ 3,182     $ 2,849     $ 26     $ 6,934  
Provision
    127       (9 )     234       (13 )     339  
Charge-offs
    -       -       (355 )     (4 )     (359 )
Recoveries
    1       4       69       11       85  
Balance at March 31, 2011
  $ 1,005     $ 3,177     $ 2,797     $ 20     $ 6,999  
Provision
    184       (93 )     84       -       175  
Charge-offs
    (2 )     (175 )     (77 )     (3 )     (257 )
Recoveries
    3       132       20       1       156  
Balance at June 30, 2011
  $ 1,190     $ 3,041     $ 2,824     $ 18     $ 7,073  
 
 
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Further information pertaining to the allowance for loan losses by segment at June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011 follows:
 
   
Residential
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Commercial
and
Industrial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
June 30, 2012
                             
Allowance for loan losses:
                             
Individually evaluated for loss potential
  $ 110     $ 470     $ 97     $ -     $ 677  
Collectively evaluated for loss potential
    1,690       3,047       2,637       14       7,388  
Total
  $ 1,800     $ 3,517     $ 2,734     $ 14     $ 8,065  
                                         
Loans outstanding:
                                       
Individually evaluated for loss potential
  $ 420     $ 15,624     $ 1,179     $ -     $ 17,223  
Collectively evaluated for loss potential
    222,343       218,635       122,480       2,133       565,591  
Total
  $ 222,763     $ 234,259     $ 123,659     $ 2,133     $ 582,814  
                                         
December 31, 2011
                                       
Allowance for loan losses:
                                       
Individually evaluated for loss potential
  $ 109     $ 449     $ 39     $ -     $ 597  
Collectively evaluated for loss potential
    1,422       3,055       2,673       17       7,167  
Total
  $ 1,531     $ 3,504     $ 2,712     $ 17     $ 7,764  
                                         
Loans outstanding:
                                       
Individually evaluated for loss potential
  $ 422     $ 15,739     $ 1,145     $ -     $ 17,306  
Collectively evaluated for loss potential
    192,036       216,752       124,594       2,451       535,833  
Total
  $ 192,458     $ 232,491     $ 125,739     $ 2,451     $ 553,139  

The following is a summary of past due and non-accrual loans by class at June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011:

   
30 – 59
Days Past
Due
   
60 – 89
Days
Past
Due
   
Greater than
90 Days Past
Due
   
Total Past
Due
   
Past Due 90
Days or
More and
Still
Accruing
   
Loans
in Non-
Accrual
 
   
(In thousands)
       
June 30, 2012
                                   
Residential real estate:
                                   
Residential 1-4 family
  $ 404     $ 68     $ 289     $ 761     $ -     $ 648  
Home equity
    165       -       115       280       -       247  
Commercial real estate
    411       519       976       1,906       -       1,624  
Commercial and industrial
    -       -       145       145       -       181  
Consumer
    4       -       24       28       -       24  
Total
  $ 984     $ 587     $ 1,549     $ 3,120     $ -     $ 2,724  
                                                 
December 31, 2011
                                               
Residential real estate:
                                               
Residential 1-4 family
  $ 562     $ -     $ 184     $ 746     $ -     $ 670  
Home equity
    128       -       204       332       -       230  
Commercial real estate
    840       -       740       1,580       -       1,879  
Commercial and industrial
    111       183       -       294       -       154  
Consumer
    22       2       -       24       -       -  
Total
  $ 1,663     $ 185     $ 1,128     $ 2,976     $ -     $ 2,933  
 
 
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The following is a summary of impaired loans by class at June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011:

                     
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
At June 30, 2012
   
June 30, 2012
   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
   
Average
Recorded Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Impaired loans without a valuation
allowance:
                                         
Residential real estate
  $ 119     $ 125     $ -     $ 120     $ -     $ 120     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    1,624       1,804       -       1,572       -       1,552       -  
Total
    1,743       1,929       -       1,692       -       1,672       -  
                                                         
Impaired loans with a valuation
allowance:
                                                       
Residential real estate
    186       186       70       186       -       186       -  
Home equity
    115       115       40       115       -       115       -  
Commercial real estate
    14,000       14,000       470       14,000       198       14,048       347  
Commercial and industrial
    1,179       1,188       97       1,180       10       1,172       21  
Total
    15,480       15,489       677       15,481       208       15,521       368  
                                                         
Total impaired loans
  $ 17,223     $ 17,418     $ 677     $ 17,173     $ 208     $ 17,193     $ 368  

                     
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
At December 31, 2011
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
   
Average
Recorded Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Impaired loans without a valuation
allowance:
                                         
Residential real estate
  $ 120     $ 126     $ -     $ 123     $ -     $ 124     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    1,545       1,679       -       1,623       -       1,694       -  
Commercial and industrial
    -       -       -       600       -       697       -  
Total
    1,665       1,805       -       2,346       -       2,515       -  
                                                         
Impaired loans with a valuation
allowance:
                                                       
Residential real estate
    187       187       70       38       -       19       -  
Home equity
    115       115       39       -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    14,194       14,225       449       13,834       149       10,367       344  
Commercial and industrial
    1,145       1,150       39       1,115       18       869       33  
Total
    15,641       15,677       597       14,987       167       11,255       377  
                                                         
Total impaired loans
  $ 17,306     $ 17,482     $ 597     $ 17,333     $ 167     $ 13,770     $ 377  

No interest income was recognized for impaired loans on a cash-basis method during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 or 2011.
 
 
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We may periodically agree to modify the contractual terms of loans.  When a loan is modified and a concession is made to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty, the modification is considered a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”).  These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, postponement or forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collection.  All TDRs are initially classified as impaired.

When we modify loans in a TDR, we evaluate any possible impairment similar to other impaired loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the contractual interest rate of the original loan agreement, or use the current fair value of the collateral, less selling costs for collateral dependent loans. If we determine that the value of the modified loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (net of previous charge-offs, deferred loan fees or costs and unamortized premium or discount), impairment is recognized through an allowance estimate or a charge-off to the allowance. In periods subsequent to modification, we evaluate all TDRs, including those that have payment defaults, for possible impairment and recognize impairment through the allowance.

Nonperforming TDRs are shown as nonperforming assets. Performing loans modified as TDRs are shown in the table below. The modifications changed the scheduled payment to interest-only or extended the interest-only period. One loan relationship of $15.0 million included below was restructured in March 2012 to extend the interest-only period and was restructured again in June 2012 once it had reached stabilization to commence principal and interest payments. The collateral supporting the loan relationship appears sufficient and the extra income levels going forward should sustain combined principal and interest payments.

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2012
   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Number
of
Contracts
   
Pre-
Modification Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Post-
Modification Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Number
of
Contracts
   
Pre-
Modification Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Post-
Modification Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings
                                   
Commercial Real Estate
    5     $ 14,976     $ 14,976       5     $ 14,976     $ 14,976  
Commercial and Industrial
    2       1,143       1,143       2       1,143       1,143  
Total
    7     $ 16,119     $ 16,119       7     $ 16,119     $ 16,119  
                                                 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Number
of
Contracts
   
Pre-
Modification Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Post-
Modification Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Number
of
Contracts
   
Pre-
Modification Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Post-
Modification Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings
                                               
Commercial Real Estate
    -     $ -     $ -       1     $ 14,000     $ 14,000  
Commercial and Industrial
    -       -       -       1       1,000       1,000  
Total
    -     $ -     $ -       2     $ 15,000     $ 15,000  

A default occurs when a loan is 30 days or more past due and is within 12 months of restructuring. The following is a summary of troubled debt restructurings that have subsequently defaulted within one year of modification:
 
   
June 30, 2012
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Number of
Contracts
   
Recorded
Investment
   
Number of
Contracts
   
Recorded
Investment
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings
                       
Commercial Real Estate
    4     $ 976       -     $ -  
Commercial and Industrial
    1       143       -       -  
Residential
    -       -       1       123  
Total
    5     $ 1,119       1     $ 123  

 As of June 30, 2012, we have not committed to lend additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as TDRs.  There were no charge-offs on TDRs during the six months ended June 30, 2012.
 
 
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Credit Quality Information

We utilize an eight-grade internal loan rating system for commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans as follows:

Loans rated 1 – 3: Loans in these categories are considered “Pass” rated loans with low to average risk.

Loans rated 4: Loans in this category are considered “Pass Watch,” which represent loans to borrowers with declining earnings, losses, or strained cash flow.

Loans rated 5: Loans in this category are considered “Special Mention.” These loans exhibit potential credit weaknesses or downward trends and are being closely monitored by us.

Loans rated 6: Loans in this category are considered “Substandard.” Generally, a loan is considered substandard if the borrower exhibits a well-defined weakness that may be inadequately protected by the current net worth and cash flow capacity to pay the current debt.

Loans rated 7: Loans in this category are considered “Doubtful.” Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, highly questionable and improbable and that a partial loss of principal is likely.

Loans rated 8: Loans in this category are considered uncollectible (“Loss”) and of such little value that their continuance as loans is not warranted.

On an annual basis, or more often if needed, we formally review the ratings on all commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans. Construction loans are reported within commercial real estate loans and total $8.5 million and $10.1 million at June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively.  We engage an independent third-party to review a significant portion of loans within these segments on at least an annual basis. We use the results of these reviews as part of our annual review process.

The following table presents our loans by risk rating at June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011:

   
Residential
1-4 Family
   
Home
Equity
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Commercial
and Industrial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
June 30, 2012
                                   
Loans rated 1 – 3
  $ 186,347     $ 35,521     $ 186,657     $ 89,130     $ 2,109     $ 499,764  
Loans rated 4
    -       -       21,369       9,418       -       30,787  
Loans rated 5
    -       -       3,497       6,249       -       9,746  
Loans rated 6
    648       247       22,736       18,862       24       42,517  
    $ 186,995     $ 35,768     $ 234,259     $ 123,659     $ 2,133     $ 582,814  
                                                 
December 31, 2011
                                               
Loans rated 1 – 3
  $ 155,324     $ 36,234     $ 182,453     $ 87,287     $ 2,451     $ 463,749  
Loans rated 4
    -       -       22,855       16,129       -       38,984  
Loans rated 5
    -       -       7,104       7,678       -       14,782  
Loans rated 6
    670       230       19,885       14,645       -       35,430  
Loans rated 7
    -       -       194       -       -       194  
    $ 155,994     $ 36,464     $ 232,491     $ 125,739     $ 2,451     $ 553,139  
 
 
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6.  SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Under our 2007 Recognition and Retention Plan and 2007 Stock Option Plan, we may grant up to 624,041 stock awards and 1,560,101 stock options, respectively, to our directors, officers, and employees.

Stock award allocations are recorded as unearned compensation based on the market price at the date of grant.  Unearned compensation is amortized over the vesting period.  No stock awards were granted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. At June 30, 2012, 6,941 stock awards were available for future grants.

We may grant both incentive and non-statutory stock options.  The exercise price of each option equals the market price of our stock on the date of grant with a maximum term of ten years.  The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the binomial option pricing model.

No stock options were granted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012.  All stock awards and stock options currently vest at 20% per year.  At June 30, 2012, 56,232 stock options were available for future grants.

Our stock award and stock option plans activity for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 is summarized below:
 
   
Unvested Stock Awards Outstanding
   
Stock Options Outstanding
 
   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
                         
                         
                         
Outstanding at December 31, 2011
    155,206     $ 9.54       1,907,744     $ 9.32  
Stock options exercised
    -       -       (194,656 )     4.39  
Outstanding at June 30, 2012
    155,206     $ 9.54       1,713,088     $ 9.88  
                                 
Outstanding at December 31, 2010
    248,612     $ 9.92       1,911,485     $ 9.08  
Granted
    28,000       8.13       39,000       10.04  
Stock options exercised
    -       -       (34,646 )     4.39  
Stock awards vested
    (5,600 )     10.04       -       -  
Outstanding at June 30, 2011
    271,012     $ 9.73       1,915,839     $ 9.19  
 
 
We recorded compensation costs relating to stock options of $196,000 and $199,000 with related tax benefits of $52,000 and $52,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. We recorded compensation costs relating to stock options of $392,000 and $399,000 with related tax benefits of $102,000 and $105,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

We recorded compensation cost related to the stock awards of $288,000 and $290,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. We recorded compensation cost related to the stock awards of $576,000 and $581,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

7.  SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT

We utilize short-term borrowings and long-term debt as an additional source of funds to finance our lending and investing activities and to provide liquidity for daily operations.

Short-term borrowings are made up of FHLB advances with an original maturity of less than one year as well as customer repurchase agreements, which have an original maturity of one day.  Short-term borrowings issued by the FHLB were $36.0 million at June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively.  Customer repurchase agreements were $22.6 million at June 30, 2012, and $17.0 million at December 31, 2011.  A customer repurchase agreement is an agreement by us to sell to and repurchase from the customer an interest in specific securities issued by or guaranteed by the U.S. government.  This transaction settles immediately on a same day basis in immediately available funds.  Interest paid is commensurate with other products of equal interest and credit risk.  All of our customer repurchase agreements at June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, were held by commercial customers.
 
 
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Long-term debt consists of FHLB advances, securities sold under repurchase agreements and customer repurchase agreements with an original maturity of one year or more.  At June 30, 2012, we had $203.2 million in long-term debt with the FHLB and $81.3 million in securities sold under repurchase agreements with an approved broker-dealer.  This compares to $160.0 million in long-term debt with FHLB advances and $81.3 million in securities sold under repurchase agreements with an approved broker-dealer at December 31, 2011.  Customer repurchase agreements were $5.4 million at June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively.  The securities sold under agreements to repurchase are callable at the issuer’s option beginning in the year 2012.

During the first quarter of 2012, advances totaling $40.2 million with an average rate of 2.16% were modified.  A prepayment penalty of $1.7 million was paid upon modification and is being amortized to interest expense on a level yield method over the remaining maturity of the modified advances.

All FHLB advances are collateralized by a blanket lien on our residential real estate loans and certain mortgage-backed securities.

8.  PENSION BENEFITS

The following table provides information regarding net pension benefit costs for the periods shown:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Service cost
  $ 279     $ 247     $ 535     $ 495  
Interest cost
    200       223       400       445  
Expected return on assets
    (218 )     (219 )     (432 )     (437 )
Transition obligation
    (3 )     (3 )     (5 )     (6 )
Actuarial loss
    48       29       87       59  
Net periodic pension cost
  $ 306     $ 277     $ 585     $ 556  

We maintain a pension plan for our eligible employees.  We plan to contribute to the pension plan the amount required to meet the minimum funding standards under Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.  Additional contributions will be made as deemed appropriate by management in conjunction with the pension plan’s actuaries.  We have not yet determined how much we expect to contribute to our pension plan in 2012.  No contributions have been made to the plan for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012.  The Trustee for the pension plan was changed prior to June 30, 2012.  The pension plan assets are now invested in group annuity contracts with the Principal Financial Group, who also acts as our 401(k) plan provider.

9.  FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Determination of Fair Value

We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures.  The fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for our various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.
 
 
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Fair Value Hierarchy

We group our assets generally measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.

Level 1 – Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 assets and liabilities generally include debt and equity securities that are traded in an active exchange market. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Valuation is based on observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 – Valuation is based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

Methods and assumptions for valuing our financial instruments are set forth below.  Estimated fair values are calculated based on the value without regard to any premium or discount that may result from concentrations of ownership of a financial instrument, possible tax ramifications or estimated transaction cost.

Cash and cash equivalents - The carrying amounts of cash and short-term instruments approximate fair values based on the short-term nature of the assets.

Interest-bearing deposits in banks - The carrying amounts of interest-bearing deposits maturing within ninety days approximate their fair values. Fair values of other interest-bearing deposits are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current market rates for similar types of deposits.

Securities and mortgage-backed securities – Fair value of securities are primarily measured using unadjusted information from an independent pricing service. The securities measured at fair value in Level 1 are based on quoted market prices in an active exchange market. These securities include marketable equity securities.  All other securities are measured at fair value in Level 2 and are based on pricing models that consider standard input factors such as observable market data, benchmark yields, interest rate volatilities, broker/dealer quotes, credit spreads and new issue data.

Federal Home Loan Bank and other stock - These investments are carried at cost which is their estimated redemption value.

Loans receivable - For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for other loans (e.g., commercial real estate and investment property mortgage loans, commercial and industrial loans) are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Fair values for nonperforming loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses or underlying collateral values, where applicable.

Accrued interest - The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.

Deposit liabilities - The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and non-interest checking, passbook savings, and certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts of variable-rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies market interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
 
 
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Short-term borrowings and long-term debt - The fair values of our debt instruments are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current incremental borrowing rates in the market for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Commitments to extend credit - Fair values for off-balance sheet lending commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the term and credit risk.  For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates.  Such differences are not considered significant.

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Securities available for sale:
 
(In thousands)
 
Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities
  $ -     $ 371,040     $ -     $ 371,040  
U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities
    -       138,499       -       138,499  
Corporate bonds
    -       47,074       -       47,074  
State and municipal bonds
    -       41,754       -       41,754  
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
    -       34,131       -       34,131  
Mutual funds
    5,972       -       -       5,972  
Common and preferred stock
    1,375       -       -       1,375  
Total assets
  $ 7,347     $ 632,498     $ -     $ 639,845  
                                 
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Securities available for sale:
 
(In thousands)
 
Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities
  $ -     $ 386,227     $ -     $ 386,227  
U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities
    -       152,875       -       152,875  
Private-label residential mortgage-backed securities
    -       1,567       -       1,567  
State and municipal bonds
    -       45,874       -       45,874  
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
    -       24,752       -       24,752  
Mutual funds
    5,854       -       -       5,854  
Common and preferred stock
    388       -       -       388  
Total assets
  $ 6,242     $ 611,295     $ -     $ 617,537  
 
 
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Also, we may be required, from time to time, to measure certain other assets on a non-recurring basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  These adjustments to fair value usually result from application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.  The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy used to determine each adjustment and the carrying value of the related assets at June 30, 2012 and 2011.  Total losses represent the change in carrying value as a result of fair value adjustments related to assets still held at June 30, 2012 and 2011.

   
At
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2012
   
June 30, 2012
   
June 30, 2012
 
                     
Total
   
Total
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Gains (Losses)
   
Gains (Losses)
 
   
(In thousands)
             
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 1,157     $ -     $ 157  
                                         
Total assets
  $ -     $ -     $ 1,157     $ -     $ 157  
                                         
   
At
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2011
 
                           
Total
   
Total
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Gains (Losses)
   
Gains (Losses)
 
   
(In thousands)
                 
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 1,095     $ (29 )   $ (248 )
                                         
Total assets
  $ -     $ -     $ 1,095     $ (29 )   $ (248 )
 
 
    At    
    December 31, 2011    
                     
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    
    (In thousands)    
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 1,181    
Other real estate owned     -       -       1,130    
                           
Total assets
  $ -     $ -     $ 2,311    
 
 
The amount of loans represents the carrying value and related write-down and valuation allowance of impaired loans for which adjustments are based on the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral.  The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on real estate appraisals performed by independent licensed or certified appraisers.  These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach.  Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available.  Management will discount appraisals as deemed necessary based on the date of the appraisal and new information deemed relevant to the valuation.  Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. The resulting losses were recognized in earnings through the provision for loan losses.  Impaired loans with adjustments resulting from discounted cash flows or without a specific reserve are not included in this disclosure.

The amount of other real estate owned represents the carrying value of the collateral based on the appraised value of the underlying collateral using a market approach less selling costs.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, there were no fair value adjustments on other real estate owned.

There were no transfers to or from Level 1 and 2 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.

We did not measure any liabilities at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis on the consolidated balance sheets.
 
 
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Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time our entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.  Where quoted market prices are not available, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. The estimated fair values of our financial instruments are as follows:

   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Carrying
Value
   
Fair Value
 
         
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Assets:
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 20,510     $ 20,510     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Securities available for sale
    639,845       7,347       632,498       -       639,845  
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and other restricted stock
    14,045       -       -       14,045       14,045  
Loans - net
    575,941       -       -       600,308       600,308  
Accrued interest receivable
    4,683       -       -       4,683       4,683  
                                         
Liabilities:
                                       
Deposits
    747,551       -       -       749,782       749,782  
Short-term borrowings
    58,574       -       58,574       -       58,574  
Long-term debt
    289,970       -       296,904       -       296,904  
Accrued interest payable
    583       -       -       583       583  
 
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
 
   
Value
   
Fair Value
 
Assets:
 
(In thousands)
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 21,105     $ 21,105  
Securities available for sale
    617,537       617,537  
                 
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and
   other restricted stock
    12,438       12,438  
Loans - net
    546,392       552,422  
Accrued interest receivable
    4,022       4,022  
                 
Liabilities:
               
Deposits
    732,958       731,294  
Short-term borrowings
    52,985       52,982  
Long-term debt
    247,320       258,470  
Accrued interest payable
    656       656  
 
 
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10.  RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

ASU 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) – Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” amends Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” to converge the fair value measurement guidance in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles in Topic 820 and requires additional fair value disclosures. ASU 2011-04 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011, and did not have a significant impact on our financial statements.

ASU 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Presentation of Comprehensive Income” amends Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income,” to require that all non-owner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. Additionally, ASU 2011-05 requires entities to present, on the face of the financial statements, reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement or statements where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity was eliminated. ASU 2011-05 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011; however certain provisions related to the presentation of reclassification adjustments have been deferred by ASU 2011-12 “Comprehensive Income (Topic 820) – Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05.” ASU 2011-05 did not have a significant impact on our financial statements.
 
 
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ITEM 2:  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

Overview

We strive to remain a leader in meeting the financial service needs of our local community, and to provide quality service to the individuals and businesses in the market areas that we have served since 1853.  Historically, we have been a community-oriented provider of traditional banking products and services to business organizations and individuals, including products such as residential and commercial real estate loans, consumer loans and a variety of deposit products.  We meet the needs of our local community through a community-based and service-oriented approach to banking.

We have adopted a growth-oriented strategy that has focused on increasing commercial lending.  Our strategy also calls for increasing deposit relationships and broadening our product lines and services.  We believe that this business strategy is best for our long-term success and viability, and complements our existing commitment to high-quality customer service.  In connection with our overall growth strategy, we seek to:

 
grow our commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loan portfolios by targeting businesses in our primary market area and in northern Connecticut as a means to increase the yield on and diversify our loan portfolio and build transactional deposit account relationships;

 
focus on expanding our retail banking franchise and increase the number of households served within our market area; and

 
supplement the commercial focus, grow the residential loan portfolio to diversify risk and deepen customer relationships.  We will maintain our arrangement with a third-party mortgage company which assists in originating and servicing residential real estate loans.  By doing this, we reduce the overhead costs associated with these loans.

You should read the following financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 in the context of this strategy.

 
Net income was $974,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, compared to $1.6 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the same period in 2011.   For the six months ended June 30, 2012, net income was $3.3 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to $2.9 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the same period in 2011.

 
The provision for loan losses was $260,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $175,000 for the same period in 2011.  The increase in provision for loan losses was due to an increase in the balance of residential real estate loans, partially offset by a decrease in commercial and industrial loans and commercial real estate loans.

 
Net interest income was $7.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.  The net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, was 2.58% for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to 2.75% for the same period in 2011.  The decrease in the net interest margin was due to the yield on interest-earning assets decreasing 38 basis points as a result of the low interest rate environment.   This was primarily due to rapid prepayments in the mortgage-backed securities portfolio.
 
 
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RECENT LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

In June 2012, the Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the FDIC issued three proposals that would amend the existing regulatory risk-based capital adequacy requirements of banks and bank holding companies. The proposed rules implement the “Basel III” regulatory capital reforms and changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act. The Basel III proposal would increase the minimum levels of required capital, narrow the definition of capital, and places much greater emphasis on common equity.  The proposed rules will be subject to a comment period through September 7, 2012.
 
The proposed rules include new risk-based capital and leverage ratios, which would be phased in from 2013 to 2019, and would refine the definition of what constitutes “capital” for purposes of calculating those ratios. The proposed new minimum capital level requirements applicable to us and the Bank under the proposals would be: (i) a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6% (increased from 4%); (iii) a total capital ratio of 8% (unchanged from current rules); and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4% for all institutions. The proposed rules would also establish a "capital conservation buffer" of 2.5% above the new regulatory minimum capital requirements, which must consist entirely of common equity Tier 1 capital and would result in the following minimum ratios: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 7.0%, (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%, and (iii) a total capital ratio of 10.5%. The new capital conservation buffer requirement would be phased in beginning in January 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and would increase by that amount each year until fully implemented in January 2019. An institution would be subject to limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases and paying discretionary bonuses if its capital level falls below the buffer amount. These limitations would establish a maximum percentage of eligible retained income that could be utilized for such actions.
 
The proposed rules also implement revisions and clarifications consistent with Basel III regarding the various components of Tier 1 capital, including common equity, unrealized gains and losses, as well as certain instruments that will no longer qualify as Tier 1 capital, such as trust preferred securities, which would be phased out over time. Although the Dodd-Frank Act only required the phase out of such instruments for institutions with total consolidated assets of $15 billion or more, the proposed rules would require almost all institutions to phase out instruments that will no longer qualify as Tier 1 capital, albeit on a longer time frame than for institutions with total consolidated assets of $15 billion or more. 
 
The federal bank regulatory agencies also proposed revisions to the prompt corrective action framework, which is designed to place restrictions on insured depository institutions, including the Bank, if their capital levels begin to show signs of weakness. These revisions would take effect January 1, 2015.
 
We are still in the process of assessing the impacts of these complex proposals, however, we believe we will continue to exceed all estimated well-capitalized regulatory requirements over the course of the proposed phase-in period, and on a fully phased-in basis.
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and practices within the banking industry.  Application of these principles requires management to make estimates, assumptions, and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  These estimates, assumptions, and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions, and judgments.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Critical accounting estimates are necessary in the application of certain accounting policies and procedures, and are particularly susceptible to significant change. Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. For additional information on our critical accounting policies, please refer to the information contained in Note 1 of the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements included in our 2011 Annual Report.

COMPARISON OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AT JUNE 30, 2012 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011

Total assets were $1.3 billion at June 30, 2012, showing an increase of $55.4 million compared to December 31, 2011.  Securities increased $23.9 million to $653.9 million at June 30, 2012, from $630.0 million at December 31, 2011.  Securities were funded by growth in deposits and short-term borrowings.

Total loans increased by $29.8 million to $584.0 million at June 30, 2012, from $554.2 million at December 31, 2011.  Residential loans increased $30.3 million to $222.8 million at June 30, 2012, from $192.5 million at December 31, 2011.  Through our long standing relationship with a third-party mortgage company, we originated and purchased a total of $45.7 million in residential loans within and contiguous to our market area.

Commercial real estate loans increased $1.8 million to $234.3 million at June 30, 2012, from $232.5 at December 31, 2011.  Owner occupied commercial real estate loans decreased $455,000 to $109.2 million at June 30, 2012, from $109.7 million at December 31, 2011, while non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans increased $2.2 million to $125.0 million at June 30, 2012, from $122.8 million at December 31, 2011. This was partially offset by a decrease in commercial and industrial loans of $2.0 million to $123.7 million at June 30, 2012.

All loans where the interest payment is 90 days or more in arrears as of the closing date of each month are placed on nonaccrual status.  Nonperforming loans decreased $209,000 to $2.7 million at June 30, 2012, compared to $2.9 million at December 31, 2011.  If all nonaccrual loans had been performing in accordance with their terms, we would have earned additional interest income of $84,000 and $205,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  At both June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had $1.1 million in foreclosed real estate.  At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, our nonperforming loans to total loans were 0.47% and 0.53%, respectively, while our nonperforming assets to total assets were 0.29% and 0.32%, respectively.  A summary of our nonaccrual and past due loans by class are listed in Note 5 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Total deposits increased $14.6 million to $747.6 million at June 30, 2012, from $733.0 million at December 31, 2011.  The increase in deposits was due to a $26.2 increase in money market accounts, which were $173.1 million and $146.9 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.  This was the result of a relationship-based money market product established in second half of 2011 which continues to grow.  Checking accounts decreased $7.0 million to $164.6 million at June 30, 2012, from $171.6 million at December 31, 2011.  We modified the interest rate structure on consumer checking accounts which resulted in some funds from consumer checking shifting to the relationship-based money market account.   Time deposit accounts decreased $1.0 million to $314.7 million at June 30, 2012, from $315.8 million at December 31, 2011.

Short-term borrowings increased $5.6 million to $58.6 million at June 30, 2012 from $53.0 million at December 31, 2011.  Short-term borrowings increased to take advantage of low cost funding in this interest rate environment.   Long-term debt increased $42.7 million to $290.0 million from $247.3 million at December 31, 2011.  Our short-term borrowings and long-term debt are discussed in Note 7 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Shareholders’ equity was $211.4 million and $219.0 million, which represented 16.0% and 17.3% of total assets at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.  The decrease in shareholders’ equity reflects the repurchase of 1.2 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $8.7 million pursuant to our stock repurchase program, and the payment of regular and special dividends amounting to $5.6 million.  This was partially offset by net income of $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, increase in other comprehensive income of $1.0 million primarily due to the change in market value of securities, and an increase of $2.4 million related to the recognition of share-based compensation and the exercise of 194,656 stock options.

COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 AND JUNE 30, 2011

General

Net income was $974,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, compared to $1.6 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the same period in 2011.  Net interest income was $7.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Net Interest and Dividend Income

The following tables set forth the information relating to our average balance and net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, and reflect the average yield on interest-earning assets and average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the periods indicated.  Yields and costs are derived by dividing interest income by the average balance of interest-earning assets and interest expense by the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities for the periods shown.  The interest rate spread is the difference between the total average yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.  Net interest margin represents tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.  Average balances are derived from actual daily balances over the periods indicated.  Interest income includes fees earned from making changes in loan rates and terms and fees earned when the real estate loans are prepaid or refinanced.  For analytical purposes, the interest earned on tax-exempt assets is adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis to recognize the income tax savings which facilitates comparison between taxable and tax-exempt assets.
 
 
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Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
Average
         
Avg Yield/
   
Average
         
Avg Yield/
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
ASSETS:
                                   
Interest-earning assets
                                   
Loans(1)(2)
  $ 568,215     $ 6,416       4.52 %   $ 533,411     $ 6,351       4.76 %
Securities(2)
    644,656       4,693       2.91       619,414       5,297       3.42  
Other investments - at cost
    14,988       25       0.67       14,016       18       0.51  
Short-term investments(3)
    10,110       1       0.04       6,644       -       0.00  
Total interest-earning assets
    1,237,969       11,135       3.60       1,173,485       11,666       3.98  
Total noninterest-earning assets
    66,651                       72,293                  
                                                 
Total assets
  $ 1,304,620                     $ 1,245,778                  
                                                 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY:
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities
                                               
NOW accounts
  $ 62,027       64       0.41     $ 91,394       231       1.01  
Savings accounts
    96,339       44       0.18       108,069       158       0.58  
Money market accounts
    169,360       193       0.46       86,277       148       0.69  
Time certificates of deposit
    315,892       1,222       1.55       335,196       1,438       1.72  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    643,618       1,523               620,936       1,975          
Short-term borrowings and long-term debt
    334,505       1,660       1.99       307,386       1,745       2.27  
Interest-bearing liabilities
    978,123       3,183       1.30       928,322       3,720       1.60  
Noninterest-bearing deposits
    101,701                       87,628                  
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
    10,919                       9,841                  
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities
    112,620                       97,469                  
                                                 
Total liabilities
    1,090,743                       1,025,791                  
Total equity
    213,877                       219,987                  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 1,304,620                     $ 1,245,778                  
Less: Tax-equivalent adjustment(2)
            (225 )                     (217 )        
Net interest and dividend income
          $ 7,727                     $ 7,729          
Net interest rate spread(4)
                    2.30 %                     2.38 %
Net interest margin(5)
                    2.58 %                     2.75 %
Ratio of average interest-earning
                                               
assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
              126.57                       126.41  
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(1)
Loans, including non-accrual loans, are net of deferred loan origination costs, and unadvanced funds.
(2)
Securities and loan income are presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%.  The tax-equivalent adjustment is deducted from tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income to agree to the amount reported in the statements of income.
(3)
Short-term investments include federal funds sold.
(4)
Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)
Net interest margin represents tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income as a percentage of average interest earning assets.
 
 
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The following table shows how changes in interest rates and changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities have affected our interest income and interest expense during the periods indicated.  Information is provided in each category with respect to:

 
interest income changes attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate);
 
 
interest income changes attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by current volume); and
 
 
the net change.
 
The changes attributable to the combined impact of volume and rate have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate.
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 compared to
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
   
Increase (Decrease) Due to
       
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Net
 
Interest-earning assets
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Loans (1)
  $ 414     $ (349 )   $ 65  
Securities (1)
    216       (820 )     (604 )
Other investments - at cost
    1       6       7  
Short-term investments
    -       1       1  
Total interest-earning assets
    631       (1,162 )     (531 )
                         
Interest-bearing liabilities
                       
NOW accounts
    (74 )     (93 )     (167 )
Savings accounts
    (17 )     (97 )     (114 )
Money market accounts
    143       (98 )     45  
Time deposits
    (83 )     (133 )     (216 )
Short-term borrowing and long-time debt
    154       (239 )     (85 )
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    123       (660 )     (537 )
Change in net interest and dividend income
  $ 508     $ (502 )   $ 6  
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(1)
Securities, loan income and change in net interest and dividend income are presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%. The tax-equivalent adjustment is deducted from tax-equivalent net interest income.

Net interest income was $7.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, was 2.58% for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to 2.75% for the same period in 2011.

Interest on earning-assets decreased $531,000 to $11.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012, from $11.7 million for the same period in 2011. The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased 38 basis points to 3.60% for the three months ended June 30, 2012, from 3.98% for the same period in 2011.  The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased primarily due to rapid prepayments in the mortgage-backed securities portfolio.  Cash flows from their pay downs were subsequently reinvested in products having a lower yield, which is reflective of the current market rate environment.  The decrease in average yield was partially mitigated by increases in the average balances of loans and securities, as loans increased $34.8 million and securities increased $25.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012.   

The decrease in interest income was partially offset by a decrease in interest expense.  Interest expense decreased $537,000 to $3.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012, from $3.7 million for the same period in 2011.  The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 30 basis points to 1.30% for the three months ended June 30, 2012, from 1.60% for the same period in 2011.  The decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was primarily due to a decrease in rates on deposits.
 
 
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Provision for Loan Losses

The amount that we provided for loan losses during the three months ended June 30, 2012 was based upon the changes that occurred in the loan portfolio during that same period. The changes in the loan portfolio, described in detail below, include an increase in residential real estate loans, partially offset by a decrease in commercial and industrial loans and a decrease in net loan charge-offs.  After evaluating these factors, we provided $260,000 for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $175,000 for the same period in 2011.  The allowance was $8.1 million at June 30, 2012 and $7.8 million at March 31, 2012.  The allowance for loan losses was 1.38% of total loans at June 30, 2012 and 1.40% at March 31, 2012.

Residential real estate loans increased $21.6 million to $222.8 million compared to March 31, 2012.  We consider these types of loans to contain less credit risk and market risk than both commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans.  Commercial and industrial loans decreased $3.7 million to $123.7 million at June 30, 2012, from $120.0 million at March 31, 2012.   Commercial real estate loans decreased $400,000 to $234.3 million at June 30, 2012, from $233.9 million at March 31, 2012.  A summary of our provision for loan losses by loan segment is listed in Note 5 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Net recoveries were $2,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012.  This was comprised of charge-offs of $47,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, offset by recoveries of $49,000 for the same period.

Net charge-offs were $101,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011.  This was comprised of charge-offs of $257,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, offset by recoveries of $156,000.

Although we believe that we have established and maintained the allowance for loan losses at adequate levels, future adjustments may be necessary if economic, real estate and other conditions differ substantially from the current operating environment.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income decreased $46,000 to $901,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $947,000 for the same period in 2011.  Income from BOLI decreased $105,000 to $283,000 for the three month ended June 30, 2012, compared to $388,000 for the same period in 2011.  Management redeemed certain BOLI policies because of a sudden downgrade in the credit ratings of the insurance carrier and the carrier’s decision to close out its individual life policies to new sales.   The decrease in income from BOLI was primarily the result of a $102,000 charge associated with transferring the policies to a different carrier.  The remainder of our BOLI policies are diversified among eight other carriers, all of which have high credit quality.  This decrease was partially offset by a $51,000 increase in net gains on the sales of securities to $97,000, compared to $46,000 the same period in 2011.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense increased $400,000 to $6.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $6.4 million for the same period in 2011. Salaries and benefits increased $368,000 to $4.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012.  This was mainly the result of new personnel, particularly in the commercial lending and compliance divisions, along with normal increases in this category.

Income Taxes

For the three months ended June 30, 2012, we had a tax provision of $561,000 as compared to $503,000 for the same period in 2011. The increase was primarily due to higher pre-tax earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2012.   The effective tax rate was 36.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2012, and 24.3% for the same period in 2011.  The change in effective tax rate from June 30, 2011, is primarily due to the redemption of BOLI which resulted in an additional income tax provision of $160,000, or 10.4% of income before income taxes for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.
 
 
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COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 AND JUNE 30, 2011

General

Net income was $3.3 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to $2.9 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the same period in 2011.  Net interest and dividend income was $15.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, and $15.4 million for the same period in 2011.

Net Interest and Dividend Income

The following tables set forth the information relating to our average balance and net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, and reflect the average yield on interest-earning assets and average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the periods indicated.  Yields and costs are derived by dividing interest income by the average balance of interest-earning assets and interest expense by the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities for the periods shown.  The interest rate spread is the difference between the total average yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.  Net interest margin represents tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.  Average balances are derived from actual daily balances over the periods indicated.  Interest income includes fees earned from making changes in loan rates and terms and fees earned when the real estate loans are prepaid or refinanced.  For analytical purposes, the interest earned on tax-exempt assets is adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis to recognize the income tax savings which facilitates comparison between taxable and tax-exempt assets.
 
 
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Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
Average
         
Avg Yield/
   
Average
         
Avg Yield/
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
ASSETS:
                                   
Interest-earning assets
                                   
Loans(1)(2)
  $ 561,837     $ 12,837       4.57 %   $ 525,946     $ 12,558       4.78 %
Securities(2)
    633,755       9,193       2.90       626,009       10,749       3.43  
Other investments - at cost
    14,643       47       0.64       13,982       32       0.46  
Short-term investments(3)
    12,075       1       0.02       6,327       1       0.03  
Total interest-earning assets
    1,222,310       22,078       3.61       1,172,264       23,340       3.98  
Total noninterest-earning assets
    65,764                       72,163                  
                                                 
Total assets
  $ 1,288,074                     $ 1,244,427                  
                                                 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY:
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities
                                               
NOW accounts
  $ 65,129       167       0.51     $ 88,596       458       1.03  
Savings accounts
    97,148       108       0.22       106,715       315       0.59  
Money market accounts
    163,223       421       0.52       82,069       266       0.65  
Time certificates of deposit
    315,692       2,463       1.56       341,661       3,042       1.78  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    641,192       3,159               619,041       4,081          
Short-term borrowings and long-term debt
    319,759       3,321       2.08       309,756       3,449       2.23  
Interest-bearing liabilities
    960,951       6,480       1.35       928,797       7,530       1.62  
Noninterest-bearing deposits
    100,596                       86,002                  
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
    10,598                       9,655                  
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities
    111,194                       95,657                  
                                                 
Total liabilities
    1,072,145                       1,024,454                  
Total equity
    215,929                       219,973                  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 1,288,074                     $ 1,244,427                  
Less: Tax-equivalent adjustment(2)
            (454 )                     (434 )        
Net interest and dividend income
          $ 15,144                     $ 15,376          
Net interest rate spread(4)
                    2.26 %                     2.36 %
Net interest margin(5)
                    2.57 %                     2.73 %
Ratio of average interest-earning
                                               
assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
              127.20                       126.21  
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(1)
Loans, including non-accrual loans, are net of deferred loan origination costs, and unadvanced funds.
(2)
Securities and loan income are presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%.  The tax-equivalent adjustment is deducted from tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income to agree to the amount reported in the statements of income.
(3)
Short-term investments include federal funds sold.
(4)
Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)
Net interest margin represents tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income as a percentage of average interest earning assets.
 
 
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The following table shows how changes in interest rates and changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities have affected our interest income and interest expense during the periods indicated.  Information is provided in each category with respect to:

interest income changes attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate);
tnterest income changes attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by current volume); and
the net change.

The changes attributable to the combined impact of volume and rate have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate.
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 compared to Six
Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
   
Increase (Decrease) Due to
       
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Net
 
Interest-earning assets
 
(In thousands)
 
Loans(1)
  $ 857     $ (578 )   $ 279  
Securities(1)
    133       (1,689 )     (1,556 )
Other investments - at cost
    2       13       15  
Short-term investments
    1       (1 )     -  
Total interest-earning assets
    993       (2,255 )     (1,262 )
                         
Interest-bearing liabilities
                       
NOW accounts
    (121 )     (170 )     (291 )
Savings accounts
    (28 )     (179 )     (207 )
Money market accounts
    263       (108 )     155  
Time deposits
    (231 )     (348 )     (579 )
Short-term borrowing and long-time debt
    111       (239 )     (128 )
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    (6 )     (1,044 )     (1,050 )
Change in net interest and dividend income
  $ 999     $ (1,211 )   $ (212 )

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(1)
Securities, loan income and change in net interest and dividend income are presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%. The tax-equivalent adjustment is deducted from tax-equivalent net interest income.

Net interest and dividend income decreased $232,000 to $15.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, from $15.4 million for the same period in 2011.  Interest and dividend income, on a tax-equivalent basis, decreased $1.3 million to $22.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, from $23.3 million for the same period in 2011.  The net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, was 2.57% for the six months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to 2.73% for the same period in 2011.

The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased 37 basis points to 3.61% for the six months ended June 30, 2012, from 3.98% for the same period in 2011.  The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased due to cash flows from their pay downs being subsequently reinvested in products having a lower yield, which is reflective of the current market rate environment.  The decrease in average yield was partially mitigated by increases in the average balances of loans and securities.  The average balance of loans increased $35.9 million while the average balance of securities increased $7.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012.   

The decrease in interest income was offset by a decrease in interest expense.  Interest expense decreased $1.0 million to $6.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, from $7.5 million for the same period in 2011.  The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 27 basis points to 1.35% for the six months ended June 30, 2012, from 1.62% for the same period in 2011.  The decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was primarily due to a decrease in rates on time deposits, repurchase agreements and borrowings.
 
 
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Provision for Loan Losses

The amount that we provided for loan losses during the six months ended June 30, 2012, was based upon the changes that occurred in the loan portfolio during that same period. The changes in the loan portfolio, described in detail below, include an increase in residential real estate loans and commercial real estate loans, partially offset by a decrease in commercial and industrial loans and net loan charge-offs.  After evaluating these factors, we provided $480,000 for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $514,000 for the same period in 2011.  The allowance was $8.1 million at June 30, 2012, and $7.8 million at December 31, 2011.  The allowance for loan losses was 1.38% of total loans at June 30, 2012, and 1.40% at December 31, 2011.

Residential real estate loans increased $30.3 million to $222.8 million compared to December 31, 2011.  We consider these types of loans to contain less credit risk and market risk than both commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans.  Commercial real estate loans increased $1.8 million to $234.3 million at June 30, 2012, from $232.5 million at December 31, 2011.  Commercial and industrial loans decreased $2.0 million to $123.7 million at June 30, 2012, from $125.7 million at December 31, 2011.   A summary of our provision for loan losses by loan segment is listed in Note 5 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Net charge-offs were $179,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  This was comprised of charge-offs of $246,000, partially offset by recoveries of $67,000 for the same period.

Net charge-offs were $375,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  This was comprised of charge-offs of $616,000, partially offset by recoveries of $241,000.

Although we believe that we have established and maintained the allowance for loan losses at adequate levels, future adjustments may be necessary if economic, real estate and other conditions differ substantially from the current operating environment.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income increased $1.7 million to $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, from $1.8 million for the same period in 2011.  This was primarily due to $1.7 million in net gains on the sales of securities, compared to $77,000 the same period in 2011.   With mortgage rates declining to new lows, we experienced a high level of prepayment activity in its mortgage-backed securities, which negatively affected the yield of the portfolio.  In an effort to improve portfolio performance, management sold certain mortgage-backed securities that were prepaying rapidly and were expected to continue to prepay.  Rather than receive principal payments back at par value, management sold the securities at a net gain, which created greater economic value for us.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense increased $704,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, to $13.7 million from $13.0 million in the comparable 2011 period.  Salaries and benefits increased $691,000 to $8.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  This was mainly the result of new personnel, particularly in the commercial lending and compliance divisions, along with normal increases in this category.

Income Taxes

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, we had a tax provision of $1.1 million as compared to $790,000 for the same period in 2011.  The effective tax rate was 25.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2012, and 21.7% for the same period in 2011.  The change in effective tax rate from June 31, 2011, is primarily due to the redemption of BOLI which resulted in an additional income tax provision of $160,000, or 3.6% of income before income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2012.
 
 
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The term “liquidity” refers to our ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to fund loan originations, loan purchases, withdrawals of deposits and operating expenses.  Our primary sources of liquidity are deposits, scheduled amortization and prepayments of loan principal and mortgage-backed securities, maturities and calls of securities and funds provided by operations.  We also can borrow funds from the FHLB based on eligible collateral of loans and securities.  Our maximum additional borrowing capacity from the FHLB at June 30, 2012, was $67.7 million.

Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management.  The measure of a company’s liquidity is its ability to meet its cash commitments at all times with available cash or by conversion of other assets to cash at a reasonable price.  Loan repayments and maturing securities are a relatively predictable source of funds.  However, deposit flow, calls of securities and repayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities are strongly influenced by interest rates, general and local economic conditions and competition in the marketplace.  These factors reduce the predictability of the timing of these sources of funds.  Management believes that we have sufficient liquidity to meet its current operating needs.

At June 30, 2012, we exceeded each of the applicable regulatory capital requirements.  As of June 30, 2012, the most recent notification from the Office of Comptroller of the Currency categorized us as “well-capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  To be categorized as “well-capitalized” we must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following table.  There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes would change our category.  Our actual capital ratios of June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, are also presented in the following table.

   
Actual
   
Minimum for Capital
Adequacy Purposes
   
Minimum To Be Well-
Capitalized Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provisions
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2012
                                   
                                     
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
                                   
Consolidated
  $ 210,114       29.21 %   $ 57,546       8.00 %     N/A       -  
Bank
    201,946       28.18       57,326       8.00     $ 71,657       10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
                                               
Consolidated
    202,040       28.09       28,773       4.00       N/A       -  
Bank
    193,949       27.07       28,663       4.00       42,994       6.00  
Tier 1 Capital (to Adjusted Total Assets):
                                               
Consolidated
    202,040       15.54       52,010       4.00       N/A       -  
Bank
    193,949       14.95       51,880       4.00       64,849       5.00  
Tangible Equity (to Tangible Assets):
                                               
Consolidated
    N/A       -       N/A       -       N/A       -  
Bank
    193,949       14.95       19,455       1.50       N/A       -  
                                                 
December 31, 2011
                                               
                                                 
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
                                               
Consolidated
  $ 216,363       31.60 %   $ 54,780       8.00 %     N/A       -  
Bank
    207,899       30.47       54,590       8.00     $ 68,238       10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
                                               
Consolidated
    208,599       30.46       27,390       4.00       N/A       -  
Bank
    200,673       29.41       27,295       4.00       40,943       6.00  
Tier 1 Capital (to Adjusted Total Assets):
                                               
Consolidated
    208,599       16.76       49,796       4.00       N/A       -  
Bank
    200,673       16.17       49,639       4.00       62,049       5.00  
Tangible Equity (to Tangible Assets):
                                               
Consolidated
    N/A       -       N/A       -       N/A       -  
Bank
    200,673       16.17       18,615       1.50       N/A       -  
 
 
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We also have outstanding, at any time, a significant number of commitments to extend credit and provide financial guarantees to third parties.  These arrangements are subject to strict credit control assessments.  Guarantees specify limits to our obligations.  Because many commitments and almost all guarantees expire without being funded in whole or in part, the contract amounts are not estimates of future cash flows.  We are obligated under leases for certain of our branches and equipment.  The following table summarizes the contractual obligations and credit commitments at June 30, 2012:

  
 
Within 1 Year
   
After 1 Year But Within
3 Years
   
After 3 Years But Within
5 Years
   
After 5 Years
   
Total
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Lease Obligations
                             
Operating lease obligations
  $ 626     $ 1,231     $ 954     $ 9,615     $ 12,426  
                                         
Borrowings and Debt
                                       
Federal Home Loan Bank
    49,942       58,051       131,255       -       239,248  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    32,996       37,800       -       38,500       109,296  
Total borrowings and debt
    82,938       95,851       131,255       38,500       348,544  
                                         
Credit Commitments
                                       
Available lines of credit
    57,109       -       -       22,141       79,250  
Other loan commitments
    13,219       3,052       -       823       17,094  
Letters of credit
    3,085       92       -       91       3,268  
Total credit commitments
    73,413       3,144       -       23,055       99,612  
                                         
Total Obligations
  $ 156,977     $ 100,226     $ 132,209     $ 71,170     $ 460,582  

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.

ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in our assessment of our sensitivity to market risk since its presentation in our 2011 Annual Report. Please refer to Item 7A of the 2011 Annual Report for additional information.
 
 
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ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

Management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)), as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based upon the evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely discussion regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.                      LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

We are subject to claims and legal actions in the ordinary course of business. We believe that all such claims and actions currently pending against us, if any, are either adequately covered by insurance or would not have a material adverse effect on us if decided in a manner unfavorable to us.
 
 
ITEM 1A.                      RISK FACTORS.

For a summary of risk factors relevant to our operations, see Part 1, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  There are no material changes in the risk factors relevant to our operations.

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

The following table sets forth information with respect to purchases made by us of our common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2012.

Period
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
   
Average
Price Paid
per Share
($)
   
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Programs
   
Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Program(1)
 
April 1 - 30, 2012
    -       -       -       1,088,596  
May 1 - 31, 2012
    517,155       7.15       517,155       571,441  
June 1 - 30, 2012
    140,251       7.23       140,251       431,190  
Total
    657,406       7.17       657,406       431,190  

(1)
On December 22, 2011, the Board of Directors voted to authorize the commencement of a new repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of 1,333,496 shares, or 5 percent of our outstanding shares of common stock.  On January 31, 2012, the new repurchase program commenced upon the completion of a previously announced program.

There were no sales by us of unregistered securities during the three months ended June 30, 2012.
 
 
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ITEM 3.                      DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None.

ITEM 4.                      MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE.

Not applicable.

ITEM 5.                      OTHER INFORMATION.

None.

ITEM 6.                      EXHIBITS.

The exhibits required to be filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are listed in the Exhibit Index attached hereto and are incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on August 6, 2012.
 
 
Westfield Financial, Inc.
       
 
By:
 
/s/ James C. Hagan
     
James C. Hagan
     
President and Chief Executive Officer
       
 
 
   
 
By:
 
/s/ Leo R. Sagan, Jr.
     
Leo R. Sagan, Jr.
     
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 

 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX

3.1
Articles of Organization of Westfield Financial, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 5, 2007.)
   
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Westfield Financial, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2011.)
   
4.1
Form of Stock Certificate of Westfield Financial, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Registration Statement No. 333-137024 on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 31, 2006.)
   
31.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
31.2*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
32.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
32.2*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
101**
Financial statements from the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Westfield Financial, Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
_______________________________

*
Filed herewith.
**
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 and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.