NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

These consolidated interim financial statements are prepared without audit and reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the financial position of DCB Financial Corp (the “Corporation”) at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and its results of operations and cash flows for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. All such adjustments are normal and recurring in nature. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not purport to contain all necessary financial disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America that might otherwise be necessary in the circumstances, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, included in its Annual Report as of December 31, 2012. Refer to the accounting policies of the Corporation described in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Corporation’s Annual Report as of December 31, 2012. The Corporation has consistently followed these policies in preparing this Form 10-Q. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, The Delaware County Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”), DCB Title Services LLC, Datatasx LLC, DCB Insurance Services, Inc. and ORECO, Inc. (collectively referred to herein after as the “Corporation”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. Management considers the Corporation to operate within one business segment, banking. Datatasx LLC was inactive for all of 2012 and 2013.

To prepare financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”), management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect amounts reported in the financial statements and disclosures provided, and future results could differ. The allowance for loan losses, fair values of financial instruments and status of contingencies are particularly subject to change.

The income tax benefit recognized in the Statement of Operations represents the tax effect related to the unrealized gain on available for sale investment securities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A full valuation allowance was taken in 2010, reducing the deferred tax assets, and management is maintaining its full allowance tax position each quarter.

Earnings per share

Earnings per common share is net income divided by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share is computed including the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares under stock options. Weighted-average shares for basic and diluted earnings per share" labelrole="verboseLabel" userrole="Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)">Weighted-average shares for basic and diluted earnings per share are presented below.

	Three Months Ended June 30,		Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013	2012	2013	2012
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic)	7,192,350	3,717,385	7,192,350	3,717,385

Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of stock options	35,551	22,964	33,223	15,745

Weighted-average common shares outstanding (diluted)	7,227,901	3,740,349	7,225,573	3,733,130

Options to purchase 252,086 shares of common stock with a weighted-average exercise price of $9.87 were outstanding at June 30, 2013. There were 144,344 shares included in the computation of common share equivalents for the three-month and six-month periods then ended because the average fair value of the shares was greater than the exercise price.

Options to purchase 199,856 shares of common stock with a weighted-average exercise price of $12.52 were outstanding at June 30, 2012. There were 17,707 and 15,745 shares included in the computation of common share equivalents for the three-month and six-month periods then ended because the average fair value of the shares was greater than the exercise price.

Equity compensation plan

The corporation has a stock option plan for employees and directors as described in Note 6 (Stock-Based Compensation). In addition to equity settlement, the stock option plan also allows for cash settlement of options at the recipient’s discretion; therefore, liability accounting applies to this plan. Compensation expense is recognized based on the fair value of these awards at the reporting date. A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options at the date of grant and subsequent remeasurement dates. Compensation cost is recognized over the required service period, generally defined as the vesting period for stock option awards. The Corporation’s stock option awards contain terms that provide for a graded vesting schedule whereby portions of the award vest in increments over the requisite service period. Changes in fair value of the options between the vesting date and option expiration date are also recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

The Corporation's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and follow general practices within the financial services industry. The 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; as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions, and judgments.

The procedures for assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses reflect our evaluation of credit risk after careful consideration of all information available to us. In developing this assessment, we must rely on estimates and exercise judgment regarding matters where the ultimate outcome is unknown, such as economic factors, developments affecting companies in specific industries and issues with respect to single borrowers. Depending on changes in circumstances, future assessments of credit risk may yield materially different results, which may require an increase or a decrease in the allowance for loan losses.

The valuation of other assets requires that management utilize a variety of estimates and analyses to determine whether an asset is impaired or other-than-temporarily impaired (“OTTI”). After determining the appropriate methodology for fair value measurement, management then evaluates whether or not declines in fair value below book value are temporary or OTTIs. When the Corporation does not intend to sell a debt security, and it is more likely than not that the Corporation will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis, it recognizes the credit component of an OTTI of a debt security in earnings and the remaining portion in other comprehensive income. For held-to-maturity debt securities, the amount of an OTTI recorded in other comprehensive income for the noncredit portion of a previous OTTI is amortized prospectively over the remaining life of the security on the basis of the timing of future estimated cash flows of the security.

Loans: Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at the principal balance outstanding, net of unearned interest, unamortized deferred loan fees and costs and the allowance for loan losses.

Interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance and includes amortization of net deferred loan fees and costs over the loan term. Interest income on mortgage and commercial loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the credit is well secured and in process of collection. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on nonaccrual status are reversed against interest income. Interest received on such loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable but unconfirmed credit losses, increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by charge-offs net of recoveries. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the required allowance balance based on past loan loss experience, augmented by additional estimates related to the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations, estimated collateral values, economic conditions and other factors.

The allowance consists of both specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the collateral value, or value of expected discounted cash flows of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical charge-off experience and expected loss given default derived from the Bank’s internal risk rating process. Management utilizes an average of a three year historical loss period. Management has the ability to adjust these loss rates by utilizing risk ratings based on current period trends. If current period trends differ either positively or negatively from the given weighted historical loss rates, adjustments can be made. Other adjustments may be made to the allowance for pools of loans after an assessment of internal or external influences on credit quality that are not fully reflected in the historical loss or risking rating data.

Management also utilizes its assessment of general economic conditions, and other localized economic data to more fully support its loan loss estimates. General economic data may include: inflation rates, savings rates and national unemployment rates. Local data may include: unemployment rates; housing starts; real estate valuations; and other economic data specific to the Corporation’s market area. Though not specific to individual loans, these economic trends can have an impact on portfolio performance as a whole.

Uncollectability is usually determined based on a pre-determined number of days delinquent in the case of consumer loans, or, in the case of commercial loans, is based on a combination of factors including delinquency, collateral and other legal considerations. Consumer loans are charged-off prior to 120 days of delinquency, but could be charged off earlier, depending on the individual circumstances. Mortgage loans are charged down prior to 180 days of delinquency, but could be charged off sooner, again, depending upon individual circumstance. Typically, loans collateralized by consumer real estate are partially charged down to the estimated liquidation value, which is generally based on appraisal less costs to hold and liquidate. Commercial and commercial real estate loans are evaluated for impairment and typically reserved based on the results of the analysis, then subsequently charged down to a recoverable value when loan repayment is deemed to be collateral dependent. Loans can be partially charged down depending on a number of factors including: the remaining strength of the borrower and guarantor; the type and value of the collateral, and the ease of liquidating collateral; and whether or not collateral is brought onto the bank’s balance sheet via repossession. In the case of commercial and commercial real estate loans, charge-offs, partial or whole, take place when Management determines that full collectability of principal balance is unlikely to occur. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management’s policies for determining impairment, reserves and charge-offs are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors on an annual basis, and have not materially changed in 2013.

Troubled debt restructuring of loans is undertaken to improve the likelihood that the loan will be repaid in full under the modified terms in accordance with a reasonable repayment schedule. All modified loans are evaluated to determine whether the loans should be reported as a Troubled Debt Restructure (TDR). A loan is a TDR when the Corporation, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower by modifying or renewing a loan that the Corporation would not otherwise consider. To make this determination, the Corporation must determine whether (a) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (b) the Corporation granted the borrower a concession. This determination requires consideration of all of the facts and circumstances surrounding the modification. An overall general decline in the economy or some deterioration in a borrower’s financial condition does not automatically mean the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties.