10-Q 1 form10q.htm STELLARONE CORP 10_Q 6.30.10 form10q.htm


 
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, 2010

OR

o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from   to

Commission File Number:   000-22283

StellarOne Corporation
StellarOne logo
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
  Virginia
  54-1829288
(State or other jurisdiction of
 (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
 
 
590 Peter Jefferson Parkway Charlottesville, Virginia
22911
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number 434-964-2211, including area code)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s), 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 during the preceding 12 months (or for shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes   o    No   o.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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

As of August 4, 2010 there were 22,897,462 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value per share, issued and outstanding.
 
 
 
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STELLARONE CORPORATION
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
      Page No.
ITEM 1
Financial Statements:
 
     
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ITEM 2
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ITEM 3
35
     
ITEM 4
36
     
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
     
ITEM 1
37
     
ITEM 1A
37
     
ITEM 2
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ITEM 3
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ITEM 4
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ITEM 5
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ITEM 6
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
           
ITEM 1. Financial statements
           
             
STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
(In thousands)
 
             
   
JUNE 30,
   
DECEMBER 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Assets
           
  Cash and due from banks
  $ 41,241     $ 52,120  
  Federal funds sold
    46,143       44,244  
  Interest-bearing deposits in banks
    38,896       56,562  
    Cash and cash equivalents
    126,280       152,926  
  Investment securities (fair value: 2010, $413,141; 2009, $378,964)
    413,141       378,961  
  Mortgage loans held for sale
    42,265       44,165  
  Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses, 2010, $41,525; 2009, $40,172
    2,087,418       2,146,335  
  Premises and equipment, net
    80,129       83,546  
  Accrued interest receivable
    9,427       9,459  
  Deferred income tax asset
    135       882  
  Core deposit intangibles, net
    7,487       8,408  
  Goodwill
    113,652       113,652  
  Bank owned life insurance
    30,846       30,196  
  Foreclosed assets
    5,953       4,505  
  Other assets
    71,052       60,066  
    Total assets
  $ 2,987,785     $ 3,033,101  
                 
Liabilities
               
  Deposits:
               
  Noninterest-bearing
  $ 303,409     $ 302,009  
  Interest-bearing
    2,084,087       2,134,111  
    Total deposits
    2,387,496       2,436,120  
  Short-term borrowings
    1,040       783  
  Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    120,000       130,000  
  Subordinated debt
    32,991       32,991  
  Accrued interest payable
    2,760       3,626  
  Other liabilities
    18,058       8,796  
Total liabilities
    2,562,345       2,612,316  
                 
Stockholders' Equity
               
  Preferred stock; no par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized;  no shares issued and outstanding;
    -       -  
  Preferred stock; $1,000 per share liquidation preference; 30,000 shares issued and outstanding;
    28,577       28,398  
  Common stock; $1 par value; 35,000,000 shares authorized; 2010: 22,742,034 shares issued and outstanding; 2009: 22,661,125 shares issued and outstanding
    22,742       22,661  
  Additional paid-in capital
    269,630       268,965  
  Retained earnings
    97,606       96,947  
  Accumulated other comprehensive income, net
    6,885       3,814  
    Total stockholders' equity
    425,440       420,785  
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 2,987,785     $ 3,033,101  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
             
   
THREE MONTHS ENDED
 
   
JUNE 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Interest and Dividend Income
           
  Loans, including fees
  $ 28,850     $ 31,694  
  Federal funds sold and deposits in other banks
    70       52  
  Investment securities:
               
    Taxable
    2,170       2,416  
    Tax-exempt
    1,029       972  
    Dividends
    31       56  
      Total interest income
    32,150       35,190  
                 
Interest Expense
               
  Deposits
    7,603       11,360  
  Federal funds repurchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    7       3  
  Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    1,059       1,558  
  Subordinated debt
    263       338  
      Total interest expense
    8,932       13,259  
  Net interest income
    23,218       21,931  
  Provision for loan losses
    7,350       6,500  
      Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    15,868       15,431  
                 
Noninterest Income
               
  Retail banking fees
    4,294       4,113  
  Commissions and fees from fiduciary activities
    845       744  
  Brokerage fee income
    426       245  
  Mortgage banking-related fees
    2,054       2,083  
  Losses on mortgage indemnifications and repurchases
    (539 )     -  
  Losses on sale of premises and equipment
    -       (289 )
  Gains on sale of securities available for sale
    19       11  
  Losses / impairments on foreclosed assets
    (140 )     (355 )
  Income from bank owned life insurance
    327       331  
  Other operating income
    1,094       932  
      Total noninterest income
    8,380       7,815  
Non-interest Expense
               
  Compensation and employee benefits
    11,096       10,836  
  Net occupancy
    2,040       2,163  
  Supplies and equipment
    2,152       2,265  
  Amortization of intangible assets
    413       434  
  Marketing
    319       388  
  State franchise taxes
    554       574  
  FDIC insurance
    1,322       2,088  
  Data processing
    565       645  
  Professional fees
    741       489  
  Telecommunications
    420       477  
  Other operating expenses
    3,169       3,698  
      Total noninterest expense
    22,791       24,057  
                 
      Income (loss) before income taxes
    1,457       (811 )
  Income tax benefit
    (96 )     (485 )
      Net income (loss)
  $ 1,553     $ (326 )
  Dividends and accretion on preferred stock
    (465 )     (459 )
      Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ 1,088     $ (785 )
                 
Basic net income (loss) per common share available to common shareholders
  $ 0.05     $ (0.03 )
Diluted net income (loss) per common share available to common shareholders
  $ 0.05     $ (0.03 )

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 


 
STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
             
   
SIX MONTHS ENDED
 
   
JUNE 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Interest and Dividend Income
           
  Loans, including fees
  $ 57,936     $ 64,186  
  Federal funds sold and deposits in other banks
    131       84  
  Investment securities:
               
    Taxable
    4,428       4,988  
    Tax-exempt
    2,076       1,820  
    Dividends
    60       91  
      Total interest income
    64,631       71,169  
                 
Interest Expense
               
  Deposits
    16,210       23,011  
  Federal funds repurchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    13       7  
  Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    2,169       3,121  
  Subordinated debt
    522       700  
      Total interest expense
    18,914       26,839  
  Net interest income
    45,717       44,330  
  Provision for loan losses
    14,050       14,250  
      Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    31,667       30,080  
                 
Noninterest Income
               
  Retail banking fees
    8,214       7,824  
  Commissions and fees from fiduciary activities
    1,678       1,502  
  Brokerage fee income
    785       498  
  Mortgage banking-related fees
    4,016       3,507  
  Losses on mortgage indemnifications and repurchases
    (682 )     -  
  Gain on sale of financial center
    748       -  
  Gains (losses) on sale of premises and equipment
    27       (90 )
  Gains on sale of securities available for sale
    321       13  
  Losses / impairments on foreclosed assets
    (361 )     (620 )
  Income from bank owned life insurance
    651       635  
  Other operating income
    1,798       1,674  
      Total noninterest income
    17,195       14,943  
Non-interest Expense
               
  Compensation and employee benefits
    22,406       21,362  
  Net occupancy
    4,219       4,254  
  Supplies and equipment
    4,330       4,406  
  Amortization of intangible assets
    825       872  
  Marketing
    473       628  
  State franchise taxes
    1,108       1,170  
  FDIC insurance
    2,432       3,193  
  Data processing
    1,108       1,502  
  Professional fees
    1,416       993  
  Telecommunications
    846       944  
  Other operating expenses
    6,175       6,956  
      Total noninterest expense
    45,338       46,280  
                 
      Income (loss) before income taxes
    3,524       (1,257 )
  Income tax expense (benefit)
    116       (1,077 )
      Net income (loss)
  $ 3,408     $ (180 )
  Dividends and accretion on preferred stock
    (923 )     (903 )
      Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ 2,485     $ (1,083 )
                 
Basic net income (loss) per common share available to common shareholders
  $ 0.11     $ (0.05 )
Diluted net income (loss) per common share available to common shareholders
  $ 0.11     $ (0.05 )

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 



 
STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
(unaudited)
 
                                           
                           
 
             
                           
Accumlated
   
 
       
               
Additional
         
Other
   
Comprehensive
       
   
Preferred
   
Common
   
Paid-In
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
(Loss)
       
   
Stock
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Income
   
Total
 
                                           
Balance, January 1, 2009
  $ 28,121     $ 22,605     $ 268,293     $ 113,661     $ 876           $ 433,556  
Comprehensive loss:
                                                     
  Net loss
    -       -       -       (180 )     -     $ (180 )     (180 )
    Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
                                                       
    Unrealized holding gains arising during the period
  (net of tax, $1)
    -       -       -       -       -       (2 )     -  
    Reclassification adjustment (net of tax, $5)
    -       -       -       -       -       (8 )     -  
    Other comprehensive loss
    -       -       -       -       (10 )     (10 )     (10 )
        Total comprehensive loss
    -       -       -       -       -     $ (190 )     -  
Cash dividends paid or accrued:
                                                       
Common ($0.20 per share)
    -       -       -       (4,533 )     -               (4,533 )
    Preferred cumulative 5%
    -       -       -       (744 )     -               (744 )
Accretion on preferred stock discount
    159       -       -       (159 )     -               -  
Preferred stock issuance costs
    (56 )     -       -       -       -               (56 )
Stock-based compensation expense (18,894 shares)
    -       19       145       -       -               164  
Exercise of stock options (28,835 shares)
    -       29       252       -       -               281  
Balance, June 30, 2009
  $ 28,224     $ 22,653     $ 268,690     $ 108,045     $ 866             $ 428,478  
                                                         
Balance, January 1, 2010
  $ 28,398     $ 22,661     $ 268,965     $ 96,947     $ 3,814             $ 420,785  
Comprehensive income:
                                                       
  Net income
    -       -       -       3,408       -     $ 3,408       3,408  
    Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
                                                       
    Unrealized holding gains arising during the period
  (net of tax, $1,607)
    -       -       -       -       -       2,984       -  
    Reclassification adjustment (net of tax, $112)
    -       -       -       -       -       209       -  
    Change in post retirement liability (net of tax, $66)
    -       -       -       -       -       (122 )     -  
    Other comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       3,071       3,071       3,071  
Total comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       -     $ 6,479       -  
Cash dividends paid or accrued:
                                                       
Common ($0.08 per share)
    -       -       -       (1,826 )     -               (1,826 )
Preferred cumulative 5%
    -       -       -       (744 )     -               (744 )
Accretion on preferred stock discount
    179       -       -       (179 )     -               -  
Stock-based compensation expense (25,459 shares)
    -       26       220       -       -               246  
Exercise of stock options (55,450 shares)
    -       55       445       -       -               500  
Balance, June 30, 2010
  $ 28,577     $ 22,742     $ 269,630     $ 97,606     $ 6,885             $ 425,440  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 

 
 
STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
(In thousands)
 
(unaudited)
 
   
SIX MONTHS ENDED
 
   
JUNE 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 3,408     $ (180 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    3,268       3,246  
Amortization of intangible assets
    825       872  
Provision for loan losses
    14,050       14,250  
Deferred tax benefit
    (600 )     (2,071 )
Stock-based compensation expense
    277       259  
Losses / impairments on foreclosed assets
    361       620  
Losses on mortgage indemnifications and repurchases
    682       -  
Gain on sale of financial center
    (748 )     -  
(Gains) losses on sale of premises and equipment
    (27 )     90  
Gains on sale of securities available for sale
    (321 )     (13 )
Mortgage banking-related fees
    (4,016 )     (3,507 )
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans
    229,457       290,014  
Origination of mortgage loans for sale
    (223,541 )     (321,889 )
Amortization of securities premiums and accretion of discounts, net
    857       (1,072 )
Income on bank owned life insurance
    (651 )     (635 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Decrease in accrued interest receivable
    32       308  
Increase in other assets
    (11,962 )     (231 )
Decrease in accrued interest payable
    (840 )     (677 )
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
    9,080       (1,073 )
 Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
  $ 19,591     $ (21,689 )
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
Proceeds from maturities and principal payments of securities available for sale
  $ 29,773     $ 46,739  
Proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale
    23,444       19,306  
Purchase of securities available for sale
    (82,779 )     (92,354 )
Net decrease in loans
    39,020       14,144  
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
    26       637  
Purchase of premises and equipment
    (1,047 )     (2,589 )
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets
    4,102       1,120  
Cash paid in sale of financial center, net
    (13,349 )     -  
Net cash used by investing activities
  $ (810 )   $ (12,997 )
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Net increase in demand, money market and savings deposits
  $ 45,971     $ 122,561  
Net (decrease) increase in certificates of deposit
    (79,579 )     3,799  
Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    257       (196 )
Principal payments on Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    (10,000 )     (17,700 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    500       280  
Payment of preferred stock issuance costs
    -       (56 )
Cash dividends paid
    (2,576 )     (5,141 )
 Net cash (used) provided by financing activities
  $ (45,427 )   $ 103,547  
                 
 (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
  $ (26,646 )   $ 68,861  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
               
     Beginning
    152,926       115,529  
  Ending
  $ 126,280     $ 184,390  
                 
Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Activities
               
Foreclosed assets acquired in settlement of loans
  $ 5,982     $ 1,234  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 


STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

1.
Organization

StellarOne Corporation (the “Company”) is a Virginia bank holding company headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia.  The Company’s sole banking affiliate is StellarOne Bank headquartered in Christiansburg, Virginia.  Additional subsidiaries of the Company include VFG Limited Liability Trust and FNB (VA) Statutory Trust II both of which are associated with the Company’s subordinated debt issues and are not subject to consolidation.  The consolidated statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned banking subsidiary. All significant intercompany accounts have been eliminated.  In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009.  The statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.  The results of operations for the six month period ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

2.     Participation in U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Program “CPP”

On December 19, 2008, the Company issued 30,000 shares of preferred stock to the U.S. Treasury for $30 million pursuant to the CPP. Additionally, the Company issued 302,623 common stock warrants to the U.S. Treasury as a condition to its participation in the CPP. The warrants are immediately exercisable, expire 10 years from the date of issuance and have an exercise price of $14.87 per share.  Proceeds from this sale of preferred stock have been used to support general lending activities and provide additional capital for mortgage modification and builder loan programs.  The CPP preferred stock is non-voting, other than having class voting rights on certain matters, and pays cumulative dividends quarterly at a rate of 5% per annum for the first five years and 9% thereafter. The Company may redeem the preferred shares with the approval of the Federal Reserve at par value plus accrued and unpaid dividends.

A value of $1.9 million was assigned to the common stock warrants based on their relative fair value.  Accordingly, $28.1 million has been assigned to the Series A preferred stock and will be accreted up to the redemption amount of $30 million over a five year period from the issuance date.



STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 3.
Investment Securities

A summary of the amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities with gross unrealized gains and losses is presented below (In thousands).
 
   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
(Losses)
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
(Losses)
   
Value
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
                         
Securities Held to Maturity:
                                               
State and municipal
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 426     $ 2     $ -     $ 428  
Mortgage backed securities
    -       -       -       -       21       1       -       22  
Total
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 447     $ 3     $ -     $ 450  
                                                                 
Securities Available for Sale:
                                                               
U. S. Treasuries
  $ 20,052     $ 27     $ -     $ 20,079     $ 20,168     $ 35     $ -     $ 20,203  
U. S. Government agencies
    96,536       1,568       -       98,104       62,612       823       (20 )     63,415  
State and municipals
    117,096       4,494       (346 )     121,244       109,431       3,921       (168 )     113,184  
Corporate bonds
    6,544       386       -       6,930       6,560       374       -       6,934  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    15,147       313       (124 )     15,336       13,172       117       (263 )     13,026  
Mortgage backed securities
    143,499       6,077       -       149,576       156,588       3,862       (863 )     159,587  
Certificates of deposit
    -       -       -       -       685       -       -       685  
Equity securities
    1,541       347       (27 )     1,861       1,484       7       (22 )     1,469  
Other
    11       -       -       11       11       -       -       11  
Total
  $ 400,426     $ 13,212     $ (497 )   $ 413,141     $ 370,711     $ 9,139     $ (1,336 )   $ 378,514  
 
The book value of securities pledged to secure deposits and for other purposes amounted to $175.0 million and $155.4 million at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.
 
Sales of securities available for sale were as follows (In thousands):
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
                         
Proceeds from sales/calls
    3,373       13,516       23,444       19,306  
Gross realized gains
    19       11       329       13  
Gross realized losses
    -       -       (8 )     -  
Impairment losses
    -       -       -       -  
 
As of June 30, 2010, securities with unrealized losses segregated by length of impairment were as follows (In thousands):
 
   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or more
   
Total
 
Description of Securities
 
Estimated
   
Unrealized
   
Estimated
   
Unrealized
   
Estimated
   
Unrealized
 
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Available for Sale
                                   
U. S. Government Agencies
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Mortgage backed securities
    438       1       -       -       438       1  
State and municipals
    10,557       304       3,365       41       13,922       345  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    -       -       2,392       124       2,392       124  
Subtotal debt securities
    10,995       305       5,757       165       16,752       470  
Equity securities
    162       27       -       -       162       27  
Total
  $ 11,157     $ 332     $ 5,757     $ 165     $ 16,914     $ 497  

 


STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses to the extent the impairment is related to credit losses. The amount of the impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers, among other things, (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (iii) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in cost.

As of June 30, 2010, management does not have the intent to sell any of the securities classified as available for sale in the table above and believes that it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell any such securities before a recovery of cost. The unrealized losses are largely due to increases in market interest rates over the yields available at the time the underlying securities were purchased. The fair value is expected to recover as the bonds approach their maturity date or repricing date or if market yields for such investments decline. Management does not believe such securities are other-than-temporarily impaired due to reasons of credit quality. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2010, management believes the impairments detailed in the table above are temporary and no impairment loss has been realized in the Company’s consolidated income statement.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities at June 30, 2010 are presented below by contractual maturity. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations. Equity securities are shown separately since they are not due at a single maturity date (In thousands).
 
 
   
Available for Sale
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Due in one year or less
  $ 41,294     $ 41,468  
Due after one year through five years
    120,273       123,591  
Due after five years through ten years
    71,253       74,252  
Due after ten years
    166,054       171,958  
Equity securities
    1,541       1,861  
Other
    11       11  
Total
  $ 400,426     $ 413,141  

 


STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 4.
Loans Receivable
 
The Company’s loan portfolio is composed of the following (In thousands):

 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Real estate loans:
           
Construction and land development
  $ 278,438     $ 296,489  
Secured by 1-4 family residential
    779,488       785,385  
Commercial and multifamily
    834,068       845,561  
Commercial, financial and agricultural loans
    193,644       211,903  
Consumer loans
    35,236       39,173  
All other loans
    7,129       7,027  
Total loans
    2,128,003       2,185,538  
Deferred loan costs
    940       969  
Allowance for loan losses
    (41,525 )     (40,172 )
Net loans
  $ 2,087,418     $ 2,146,335  

 
  5.
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
Activity in the allowance for loan losses is as follows (In thousands):
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
         
(unaudited)
 
                   
Balance, beginning
  $ 40,172     $ 30,464     $ 30,464  
Provisions for loan losses
    14,050       37,800       14,250  
Loans charged off
    (13,862 )     (30,947 )     (11,225 )
Loan recoveries
    1,165       2,855       1,434  
Net loan charge-offs
    (12,697 )     (28,092 )     (9,791 )
                         
Balance, ending
  $ 41,525     $ 40,172     $ 34,923  
 
Information about impaired loans as of the periods indicated is as follows (In thousands):
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
       
             
Impaired loans for which an allowance has been provided
  $ 46,216     $ 45,895  
Impaired loans for which an allowance has not been provided
    28,924       19,777  
Total impaired loans
  $ 75,140     $ 65,672  
                 
Allowance provided for impaired loans, included in the allowance for loan losses
  $ 9,073     $ 8,357  
 


STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


6.     Earnings (Loss) Per Share
 
The following shows the weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings (loss) per share and the effect on weighted average number of shares of diluted potential common stock for the three month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009.  Potential dilutive stock had no effect on income (loss) available to common stockholders for the three month period.
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
2010
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
             
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,553     $ (326 )
Less:
               
Preferred stock dividends
    (374 )     (374 )
Accretion of preferred stock discount
    (91 )     (85 )
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator)
  $ 1,088     $ (785 )
 
Earnings (loss) per common share
           
Weighted average common shares outstanding (denominator)
    22,716,350       22,641,114  
Earnings (loss) per common share
  $ 0.05     $ (0.03 )
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
           
Weighted average common shares issued and outstanding
    22,716,350       22,641,114  
Add:
               
Restricted stock
    53,374       -  
Incentive stock options
    3,220       -  
Stock options
    12,567       -  
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (denominator)
    22,785,511       22,641,114  
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
  $ 0.05     $ (0.03 )

 

 
STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
The following shows the weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings (loss) per share and the effect on weighted average number of shares of diluted potential common stock for the six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. Potential dilutive stock had no effect on income (loss) available to common stockholders for the six month period.
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
2010
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
             
Net income (loss)
  $ 3,408     $ (180 )
Less:
               
Preferred stock dividends
    (744 )     (744 )
Accretion of preferred stock discount
    (179 )     (159 )
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator)
  $ 2,485     $ (1,083 )
 
Earnings (loss) per common share
           
Weighted average common shares outstanding (denominator)
    22,695,536       22,630,323  
Earnings (loss) per common share
  $ 0.11     $ (0.05 )
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
           
Weighted average common shares issued and outstanding
    22,695,536       22,630,323  
Add:
               
Restricted stock
    48,195       -  
Incentive stock options
    2,513       -  
Stock options
    12,160       -  
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (denominator)
    22,758,404       22,630,323  
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
  $ 0.11     $ (0.05 )

 
Due to the loss available to common shareholders during the three and six month periods in 2009 all unvested restricted stock and stock options would have been anti-dilutive and were not included in the three or six month calculations for 2009.  In 2010, stock options representing 475,700 and 486,575 shares were not included in the three and six month calculations of earnings per share, respectively, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.



STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

7.  Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense included within compensation and employee benefits expense totaled $124 thousand and $277 thousand during the three and the six months ended June 30, 2010 and $134 thousand and $259 thousand during the three and the six months ended June 30, 2009.

A summary of the stock option plan at June 30, 2010 and 2009 and changes during the periods ended on those dates are as follows:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
         
Weighted
         
Weighted
 
   
Number
   
Average
   
Number
   
Average
 
   
of
   
Exercise
   
of
   
Exercise
 
   
Shares
   
Price
   
Shares
   
Price
 
                         
 Outstanding, January 1
    575,046     $ 18.93       614,198     $ 18.58  
 Granted
    -       -       17,392       12.78  
 Forfeited
    (2,383 )     13.17       (4,880 )     -  
 Expired
    (6,892 )     -       -       -  
 Exercised
    (55,450 )     22.68       (28,835 )     9.73  
 Outstanding, June 30,
    510,321     $ 19.90       597,875     $ 18.69  
                                 
 Exercisable, June 30,
    433,706               482,947          
 
The aggregate intrinsic value of the options outstanding as of June 30, 2010 was $158 thousand.  The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the quarter ended June 30, 2010 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options outstanding).  The aggregate intrinsic value of the options currently exercisable as of June 30, 2010 was $159 thousand.  The weighted average remaining contractual life is 3.6 years for exercisable options at June 30, 2010.

The following table summarizes nonvested restricted shares outstanding as of June 30, 2010 and the related activity during the period:

 
Nonvested Shares
 
Number of Shares
   
Weighted-Average 
Grant-Date 
Fair Value
   
(In thousands)
 Total Intrinsic
 Value
 
                   
Nonvested at January 1, 2010
    70,936     $ 13.80     $ 707  
Granted
    100,959       8.87          
Vested & Exercised
    (25,459 )     13.14     $ (346 )
Forfeited
    (2,880 )     13.29          
Nonvested at June 30, 2010
    143,556     $ 10.46     $ 1,833  

 



STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The estimated unamortized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested stock and stock options issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2010 that will be recognized in future periods is as follows (in thousands):
 
   
Stock Options
   
Nonvested Restricted Stock
   
Total
 
                   
For the remaining six months of 2010
  $ 31     $ 196     $ 227  
For year ended December 31,  2011
    63       359       422  
For year ended December 31,  2012
    63       321       384  
For year ended December 31,  2013
    21       287       308  
For year ended December 31,  2014
    1       93       94  
For year ended December 31,  2015
    -       7       7  
Total
  $ 179     $ 1,263     $ 1,442  
 
8.    Fair Value Measurements

The fair value of an asset or liability is the price that would be received to sell that asset or paid to transfer that liability in an orderly transaction occurring in the principal market (or most advantageous market in the absence of a principal market) for such asset or liability. In estimating fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. Such valuation techniques are consistently applied. Inputs to valuation techniques include the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. FASB ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Under the guidance in ASC Topic 820, the Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. An adjustment to the pricing method used within either Level 1 or Level 2 inputs could generate a fair value measurement that effectively falls in a lower level in the hierarchy. These levels are:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, and other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities.

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value. The determination of where an asset or liability falls in the hierarchy requires significant judgment. The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosures each quarter and based on various factors, it is possible that an asset or liability may be classified differently from quarter to quarter. However, the Company expects changes in classifications between levels will be rare.


 
STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Securities: Investment securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relaying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities. Level 1 securities include those traded on nationally recognized securities exchanges, U.S. Treasury securities, and money market funds. Level 2 securities include U.S. Agency securities, mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backed securities in less liquid markets.

Loans held for sale: The fair value of loans held for sale is determined, when possible, using quoted secondary-market prices. If no such quoted price exists, the fair value of a loan is determined using quoted prices for a similar asset or assets, adjusted for the specific attributes of that loan. As such, the Company classifies loans subjected to nonrecurring fair value adjustments as Level 2.

Loans: The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment in accordance with authoritative accounting guidance under FASB ASC Topic 310, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan”.  The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, market value of similar debt, enterprise value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows. Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans. At June 30, 2010, substantially all of the total impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral. In accordance with guidance under FASB ASC Topic 310, impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.

Foreclosed assets: Foreclosed assets are adjusted to the lower of fair value or carrying amount upon transfer of the loans to foreclosed assets. Subsequently, foreclosed assets are carried at net realizable value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. As such, the Company records the foreclosed asset as nonrecurring Level 3.

Deferred compensation plans: Liabilities associated with deferred compensation plans are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as Level 1 based on the fair value of the underlying securities. Fair value measurement is based upon the fair value of the securities as described above.



STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis:

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2010 are summarized below (In thousands).
 
         
Fair Value Measurements at
 
         
June 30, 2010
 
         
Using
 
         
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
 (unaudited)
 
Total
   
(Quoted Prices)
   
(Significant Other Observable Inputs)
   
(Significant Unobservable Inputs)
 
Investment securities available-for-sale
  $ 413,141     $ 21,951     $ 391,190     $ -  
 Total assets at fair value
  $ 413,141     $ 21,951     $ 391,190     $ -  
                                 
Other liabilities (1)
  $ 2,815     $ 2,815     $ -     $ -  
Total liabilities at fair value
  $ 2,815     $ 2,815     $ -     $ -  
 
(1) Includes liabilities associated with deferred compensation plans
 
         
Fair Value Measurements at
 
         
December 31, 2009
 
         
Using
 
         
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
 (unaudited)
 
Total
   
(Quoted Prices)
   
(Significant Other Observable Inputs)
   
(Significant Unobservable Inputs)
 
Investment securities available-for-sale
  $ 378,514     $ 21,682     $ 356,832     $ -  
 Total assets at fair value
  $ 378,514     $ 21,682     $ 356,832     $ -  
                                 
Other liabilities (1)
  $ 2,882     $ 2,882     $ -     $ -  
Total liabilities at fair value
  $ 2,882     $ 2,882     $ -     $ -  
 
(1) Includes liabilities associated with deferred compensation plans
 
The change in the balance sheet carrying values associated with company determined market priced assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the six months ended June 30, 2010 was not significant and there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 or 3 during the six months ended June 30, 2010.
 



STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis:

The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market whose fair value was recognized to be below cost at the end of the period. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of June 30, 2010 are included in the table below (In thousands).
 
         
Fair Value Measurements at
 
         
June 30, 2010
 
         
Using
 
         
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
 (unaudited)
 
Total
   
(Quoted Prices)
   
(Significant Other Observable Inputs)
   
(Significant Unobservable Inputs)
 
Loans - impaired loans
  $ 75,140     $ -     $ 32,768     $ 42,372  
Loans held for sale - mortgage
    42,265       -       42,265       -  
Loans held for sale - other assets
    527       -       -       527  
Foreclosed assets
    5,953       -       -       5,953  
 Total assets at fair value
  $ 123,885     $ -     $ 75,033     $ 48,852  
                                 
Total liabilities at fair value
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
 
 
         
Fair Value Measurements at
 
         
December 31, 2009
 
         
Using
 
         
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
 (unaudited)
 
Total
   
(Quoted Prices)
   
(Significant Other Observable Inputs)
   
(Significant Unobservable Inputs)
 
Loans - impaired loans
  $ 65,672     $ -     $ 22,182     $ 43,490  
Loans held for sale - mortgage
    44,165       -       44,165       -  
Loans held for sale - other assets
    936       -       -       936  
Foreclosed assets
    4,505       -       -       4,505  
 Total assets at fair value
  $ 115,278     $ -     $ 66,347     $ 48,931  
                                 
Total liabilities at fair value
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

 


STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Company is required to disclose the estimated fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis. A detailed description of the valuation methodologies used in estimating the fair value of financial instruments is set forth in the 2009 Form 10-K.

The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s remaining financial instruments are set forth in the following table.  This information represents only a portion of the Company’s balance sheet and not the estimated value of the Company as a whole.  Non-financial instruments such as the value of the Company’s branches and core deposits, leasing operations and the future revenues from the Company’s customers are not reflected in this disclosure.  Therefore, use of this information to assess the value of the Company is limited.
 
 
 
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
 
Carrying
   
Estimated Fair
   
Carrying
   
Estimated Fair
 
 
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
Financial assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 126,280     $ 126,280     $ 152,926     $ 152,926  
Investment securities
    413,141       413,141       378,961       378,964  
Mortgage loans held for sale
    42,265       42,265       44,165       44,165  
Loans, net
    2,087,418       1,870,795       2,146,335       1,917,338  
Accrued interest receivable
    9,427       9,427       9,459       9,459  
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
  $ 2,387,496     $ 2,397,225     $ 2,436,120     $ 2,446,354  
Federal funds purchased and  securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    1,040       1,040       783       783  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    120,000       122,320       130,000       134,321  
Subordinated debt
    32,991       32,938       32,991       32,807  
Accrued interest payable
    2,760       2,760       3,626       3,626  

 
9.   Restricted Investment in FHLB Stock

Restricted stock, which represents a required investment in the common stock of a correspondent bank, is carried at cost and, as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, consisted of the common stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Atlanta.

Management evaluates the restricted stock for impairment in accordance with authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 320, “Investment - Debt and Equity Securities.”  Management’s determination of whether these investments are impaired is based on their assessment of the ultimate recoverability of their cost rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value.  The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of the cost of an investment is influenced by criteria such as (1) the significance of the decline in net assets of the issuing bank as compared to the capital stock amount for that bank and the length of time this situation has persisted, (2) commitments by the issuing bank to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to the operating performance of that bank, and (3) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on institutions and, accordingly, on the customer base of the issuing bank.



STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The FHLB of Atlanta announced that it would no longer provide dividend guidance prior to the end of each quarter.  The FHLB of Atlanta also announced that it will no longer conduct repurchases of excess activity-based stock on a daily basis, but will make such determinations quarterly.  The FHLB of Atlanta announced on May 11, 2010 that is has approved a dividend at the rate of 0.26% for the first quarter of 2010 and that it will continue to evaluate whether it will repurchase excess capital stock outstanding as of the end of the first quarter 2010.  

Based on evaluation of criteria under ASC Topic 320, management believes that no impairment charge in respect of the restricted stock is necessary as of June 30, 2010.

 10.
Segment Information

The Company operates in three business segments:  
Commercial Bank
Mortgage Banking
Wealth Management

The commercial bank segment includes commercial, business and retail banking.  This segment provide customers with such products as commercial loans, small business loans, real estate loans, business financing and consumer loans.  In addition, this segment provides customers with several choices of deposit products including demand deposit accounts, savings accounts and certificates of deposit.  The mortgage banking segment engages primarily in the origination and acquisition of residential mortgages for sale into the secondary market on a best-efforts basis.  The wealth management and trust services segment provides investment and financial advisory services to businesses and individuals, including financial planning, retirement / estate planning, trust, estates, custody, investment management, escrows, and retirement plans.

Information about the reportable segments and reconciliation of this information to the consolidated financial statements at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:
 
 
At and for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 (In thousands):
                                   
   
Commercial
   
Mortgage
   
Wealth
         
Intersegment
       
   
Bank
   
Banking
   
Management
   
Other
   
Elimination
   
Consolidated
 
Net interest income
  $ 23,152     $ 330     $ -     $ (264 )   $ -     $ 23,218  
Provision for loan losses
    7,350       -       -       -       -       7,350  
Noninterest income
    6,413       1,532       1,271       212       (1,048 )     8,380  
Noninterest expense
    20,681       1,674       961       523       (1,048 )     22,791  
Provision for income taxes
    14       56       93       (259 )     -       (96 )
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,520     $ 132     $ 217     $ (316 )   $ -     $ 1,553  
                                                 
Total Assets
  $ 2,925,753     $ 43,564     $ 668     $ 462,512     $ (444,712 )   $ 2,987,785  
Average Assets
  $ 2,935,076     $ 31,839     $ 325     $ (278,686 )   $ 296,400     $ 2,984,954  
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
At and for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 (In thousands):
                   
   
Commercial
   
Mortgage
   
Wealth
         
Intersegment
       
   
Bank
   
Banking
   
Management
   
Other
   
Elimination
   
Consolidated
 
Net interest income
  $ 21,793     $ 476     $ -     $ (338 )   $ -     $ 21,931  
Provision for loan losses
    6,500       -       -       -       -       6,500  
Noninterest income
    5,648       2,085       989       144       (1,051 )     7,815  
Noninterest expense
    21,725       1,922       928       533       (1,051 )     24,057  
Provision for income taxes
    (825 )     192       18       130       -       (485 )
Net income (loss)
  $ 41     $ 447     $ 43     $ (857 )   $ -     $ (326 )
                                                 
Total Assets
  $ 2,980,953     $ 53,023     $ 594     $ 464,882     $ (403,765 )   $ 3,095,687  
Average Assets
  $ 2,945,702     $ 46,323     $ 461     $ 466,355     $ (406,035 )   $ 3,052,806  

 
At and for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 (In thousands):
                   
   
Commercial
   
Mortgage
   
Wealth
         
Intersegment
       
   
Bank
   
Banking
   
Management
   
Other
   
Elimination
   
Consolidated
 
Net interest income
  $ 45,534     $ 704     $ -     $ (521 )   $ -     $ 45,717  
Provision for loan losses
    14,050       -       -       -       -       14,050  
Noninterest income
    13,017       3,412       2,463       424       (2,121 )     17,195  
Noninterest expense
    41,051       3,437       1,948       1,023       (2,121 )     45,338  
Provision for income taxes
    196       204       155       (439 )     -       116  
Net income (loss)
  $ 3,254     $ 475     $ 360     $ (681 )   $ -     $ 3,408  
                                                 
Average Assets
  $ 2,941,435     $ 32,731     $ 346     $ 386,390     $ (368,974 )   $ 2,991,928  

 
At and for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 (In thousands):
                   
   
Commercial
   
Mortgage
   
Wealth
         
Intersegment
       
   
Bank
   
Banking
   
Management
   
Other
   
Elimination
   
Consolidated
 
Net interest income
  $ 44,227     $ 798     $ -     $ (695 )   $ -     $ 44,330  
Provision for loan losses
    14,250       -       -       -       -       14,250  
Noninterest income
    11,170       3,509       1,999       366       (2,101 )     14,943  
Noninterest expense
    42,323       3,417       1,861       780       (2,101 )     46,280  
Provision for income taxes
    (1,373 )     267       41       (12 )     -       (1,077 )
Net income (loss)
  $ 197     $ 623     $ 97     $ (1,097 )   $ -     $ (180 )
                                                 
Average Assets
  $ 2,923,623     $ 38,028     $ 511     $ 467,555     $ (407,753 )   $ 3,021,964  

 


STELLARONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 11.
New Authoritative Accounting Guidance

In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-16, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860) – Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets.  This Update amends the Codification for the issuance of FASB Statement No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets-an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140.  The amendments in this update improve financial reporting by eliminating the exceptions for qualifying special-purpose entities from the consolidation guidance and the exception that permitted sale accounting for certain mortgage securitizations when a transferor has not surrendered control over the transferred financial assets.  In addition, the amendments require enhanced disclosures about the risks that a transferor continues to be exposed to because of its continuing involvement in transferred financial assets.  Comparability and consistency in accounting for transferred financial assets will also be improved through clarifications of the requirements for isolation and limitations on portions of financial assets that are eligible for sale accounting.  This update is effective at the start of a reporting entity’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009.  Early application is not permitted.  The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820)—Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements” (“ASU 820”) which amends ASC 820-10.  This ASU requires new disclosures:  (i) of significant transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 with reasons for the transfers; and (ii) activity in Level 3 fair value measurements, including purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis.  In addition, the reporting entity should provide fair value measurement disclosures for each class of assets and liabilities, and disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements.  The ASU includes conforming amendments to the guidance on employers’ disclosures about postretirement benefit plan assets (ASC 715-20).  These amendments change the terminology from major categories of assets to classes of assets and provide a cross reference to ASC 820-10 on how to determine appropriate class to present fair value disclosures.  This ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of Level 3 fair value measurements, which are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and interim periods within those years.  This ASU requires additional disclosures only and will not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board updated ASU No. 2010-09, Subsequent Events (Topic 855) – Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements. This guidance amends FASB ASC Topic 855, Subsequent Events, so that SEC filers no longer are required to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated in originally issued and revised financial statements. SEC filers must evaluate subsequent events through the date the financial statements are issued.
 
In April 2010, The FASB issued ASU No. 2010-18, “Receivables (Topic 310): Effect of a Loan Modification When the Loan is Part of a Pool that is Accounted for as a Single Asset – a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force.” The ASU provides guidance on the accounting for loan modifications when the loan is part of a pool of loans accounted for as a single asset such as acquired loans that have evidence of credit deterioration upon acquisition that are accounted for under the guidance in ASC 310-30. The ASU addresses diversity in practice on whether a loan that is part of a pool of loans accounted for as a single asset should be removed from that pool upon a modification that would constitute a troubled debt restructuring or remain in the pool after modification. The ASU clarifies that modifications of loans that are accounted for within a pool under ASC 310-30 do not result in the removal of those loans from the pool even if the modification of those loans would otherwise be considered a troubled debt restructuring. An entity will continue to be required to consider whether the pool of assets in which the loan is included is impaired if the expected cash flows for the pool change. The amendments in this update do not require any additional disclosures and are effective for modifications of loans accounted for within pools under ASC 310-30 occurring in the first interim or annual period ending on or after July 15, 2010. Management does not believe the adoption of this ASU will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In July 2010, The FASB issued ASU No. 2010-20, “Receivables (Topic 830) - Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses.” This ASU requires entities to provide disclosures designed to facilitate financial statement users’ evaluation of (i) the nature of credit risk inherent in the entity’s portfolio of financing receivables, (ii) how that risk is analyzed and assessed in arriving at the allowance for credit losses and (iii) the changes and reasons for those changes in the allowance for credit losses. Disclosures must be disaggregated by portfolio segment, the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic method for determining its allowance for credit losses, and class of financing receivable, which is generally a disaggregation of portfolio segment. The required disclosures include, among other things, a rollforward of the allowance for credit losses as well as information about modified, impaired, non-accrual and past due loans and credit quality indicators. ASU 2010-20 will be effective for the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2010, as it relates to disclosures required as of the end of a reporting period. Disclosures that relate to activity during a reporting period will be required for the Company’s consolidated financial statements that include periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011. This ASU requires additional disclosures only and will not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.



STELLARONE CORPORATION

The following discussion provides management’s analysis of the consolidated financial results of operations, financial condition, liquidity and capital resources of StellarOne Corporation (“StellarOne,” or the “Company”) and its affiliates.  This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes appearing elsewhere in this report.

OVERVIEW

StellarOne Corporation is a bank holding company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Currently, StellarOne is one of the largest independent commercial bank holding companies headquartered in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Company’s sole banking affiliate is StellarOne Bank headquartered in Christiansburg, Virginia.  Additional affiliates of the Company include VFG Limited Liability Trust and FNB (VA) Statutory Trust II both of which are associated with the Company’s subordinated debt issues and are not subject to consolidation.  The organization has a network of fifty-six full-service financial centers, one loan production office, and a suite of ATMs serving the New River Valley, Roanoke Valley, Shenandoah Valley and Central and North Central Virginia.

Critical Accounting Policies

General

The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).  The financial information contained within our statements is, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred.  A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value that is obtained either when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset or relieving a liability.  We use historical loss factors as one factor in determining inherent losses in our loan portfolio.  Actual losses could differ significantly from the historical factors that we use.

Investment Securities

Debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held to maturity” and recorded at amortized cost.  Securities not classified as held to maturity, including equity securities with readily determinable fair values, are classified as “available for sale” and recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income.  The initial classification of securities is determined at the date of purchase.

Based on management’s interpretations of related authoritative accounting guidance, management has determined that other-than-temporary impairment on equity securities exists and should be recorded if the fair value of an equity security represents (1) less than 70% of the book value of a security regardless of loss period or (2) if the loss period has been more than 18 months regardless of the fair value’s relationship to carrying value.  If either of these conditions do not exist, but management becomes aware of possible impairment outside of this scope, management will conduct additional research to determine if market price recoveries can reasonably be expected to occur within an acceptable forecast period.  For purposes of this analysis, a near term recovery period has been defined as 3-6 months.



STELLARONE CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the effective interest method over the terms of the securities.  Declines in the fair value of held to maturity and available for sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses.  In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated increase in fair value.  Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method. There are a total of eleven (11) securities that had unrealized losses for 12 months or more as of June 30, 2010 totaling $165 thousand.  StellarOne has the ability and intent to hold these securities for the time thought to be necessary to recover its cost, and does not consider them to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2010.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have been incurred, but not realized through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings.  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.  

The Company’s banking subsidiary conducts an analysis of the loan portfolio on a regular basis.  This analysis is used in assessing the sufficiency of the allowance for loan losses and in the determination of the necessary provision for loan losses.  The review process generally begins with lenders identifying problem loans to be reviewed on an individual basis for impairment.  When a loan has been identified as impaired, a specific reserve may be established based on management’s calculation of the loss embedded in the individual loan.  Loans meeting the criteria for impairment are segregated for analysis from performing loans within the portfolio.  In addition to impairment testing, the banking subsidiary has a grading system which is applied to each non-homogeneous loan in the portfolio.  Loans are then grouped by loan type and, in the case of commercial and construction loans, by risk rating.  Each loan type is assigned an allowance factor based on historical loss experience, economic conditions, overall portfolio quality including delinquency rates and commercial real estate loan concentrations. The total of specific reserves required for impaired classified loans and the calculated reserves by loan category are then used to compute an estimated range of losses which is then compared to the recorded allowance for loan losses.  This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

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



STELLARONE CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

In situations where, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, the Company grants a concession for other than an insignificant period of time to the borrower that we would otherwise consider, the related loan is classified as a troubled debt restructuring “TDR”.  We strive to identify borrowers in financial difficulty early and work with them to modify to more affordable terms before their loan reaches nonaccrual status.  These modified terms may include rate reductions, principal forgiveness, payment forbearance and other actions intended to minimize the economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of the collateral.  At June 30, 2010 performing and nonperforming TDR’s totaled $33.9 million and $2.6 million, respectively.
 
Goodwill
 
Goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives are evaluated for impairment annually and are evaluated for impairment more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The annual assessment date is September 30. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the asset’s fair value.  As of June 30, 2010, there were no significant changes in market conditions, or forecasted future income since September 30, 2009, the date of the most recent goodwill impairment evaluation.  The Company has noted improvement in earnings during the first six months of 2010.  Additionally, the trading value of the stock in relation to both its book value and tangible book value has improved since the annual assessment.  Therefore no interim goodwill impairment test was performed, as there were no additional indicators of potential impairment present.  If weak economic conditions continue or worsen for a prolonged period of time, the fair value of the Company may be adversely affected which may result in impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets in the future.

Additionally, acquired intangible assets (such as core deposit intangibles) are separately recognized if the benefit of the asset can be sold, transferred, licensed, rented, or exchanged, and amortized over their useful life.   The cost of purchased deposit relationships and other intangible assets, based on independent valuation, are being amortized over their estimated lives not to exceed fifteen years.  Amortization expense charged to operations was $825 thousand and $872 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Income Taxes

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.  Deferred taxes are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  No such valuation is deemed necessary as of June 30, 2010.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has a stock-based employee compensation plan under which nonqualified stock options may be granted periodically to certain employees.  The Company’s stock options typically have an exercise price equal to at least the fair value of the stock on the date of grant, and vest based on continued service with the Company for a specified period, generally five years. The Company recognizes the associated compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions in the consolidated financial statements. The cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.

New awards to employees eligible for retirement prior to the award becoming fully vested are recognized as compensation cost over the period through the date that the employee first becomes eligible to retire and is no longer required to provide service to earn the award.



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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Foreclosed Assets

Real estate acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis.  Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.  Revenues and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation are included in other operating expenses.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This report refers to the efficiency ratio, which is computed by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis and non-interest income excluding gains or losses on securities, fixed assets and foreclosed assets.  It also refers to the tangible common equity and Tier 1 common equity ratios which are used by management to assess the quality of capital and management believes that investors may find them useful in their analysis of the Company. These capital measures are not necessarily comparable to similar capital measures that may be presented by other companies. Additionally we refer and define noninterest income on an operating basis below in our discussions of operations.  These are non-GAAP financial measures that we believe provide investors with important information regarding our operational efficiency. Such information is not in accordance with GAAP and should not be construed as such. Management believes such financial information is meaningful to the reader in understanding operating performance, but cautions that such information not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP. The Company, in referring to its net income, is referring to income under GAAP.

Results of Operations

The Company’s second quarter 2010 earnings were $1.6 million and net income available to common shareholders, which deducts from net income the dividends and discount accretion on preferred stock, of $1.1 million, or $0.05 net income per diluted common share. Those results compare to a net loss to common shareholders of $785 thousand, or $0.03 loss per diluted common share during the same quarter in the prior year, and net income to common shareholders of $1.4 million or $0.06 per diluted common share recognized for the first quarter of 2010.  Second quarter 2010 results outpaced second quarter 2009 results due to an increase in net interest income of $1.3 million or 5.9% and a decrease in noninterest expense of $1.3 million or 5.3% which was related to a $1.3 million one-time FDIC assessment recognized in the second quarter of 2009.  These positive trends were somewhat offset by a provision for loan losses for the second quarter of 2010 that was $850 thousand or 13.1% higher compared to the same quarter in the prior year.  Strong noninterest income contributions from all business segments in the second quarter of 2010 offset higher loan loss provisioning and losses on foreclosed assets, resulting in an earnings level comparable to the first quarter of 2010.

The Company’s income for the six month period ended June 30, 2010 was $3.4 million, or net income available to common shareholders of $2.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted common share. Those results compare to a net loss of $180 thousand or a diluted loss per share of $0.05 during the same period in the prior year.  Similar to the three month period, the results for the fist six months of 2010 were impacted by a provision for loan losses totaling $14.1 million that exceeded net charge-offs of $12.7 million for the period, and compares to a provision for loan losses of $14.3 million during the first six months of 2009.  Additionally, the results for the six month period in 2010 were positively impacted by strong levels of noninterest income from all business segments and lower total noninterest expense when compared to the same period in the prior year.  Embedded within results for the first six month of 2010 are $1.1 million nonrecurring gains recognized on the sale of a financial services center and investment securities.



STELLARONE CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Operating Segment Results

See Note 10 of Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial results and defining attributes of the Company’s operating segments.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income, on a tax-equivalent basis, amounted to $23.8 million for the second quarter of 2010, which compares to $23.1 million for the first quarter of 2010, and $22.6 million for the same period in prior year. The net interest margin was 3.59% for the second quarter, compared to 3.52% for the first quarter of 2010 and 3.31% for the second quarter of 2009. The average yield on earning assets decreased 11 basis points to 4.93% as compared to 5.04% for the first quarter of 2010, which was offset by improvement in the cost of interest bearing liabilities, which contracted 19 basis points from 1.78% during the first quarter of this year to 1.59% during the second quarter of 2010. The re-pricing sensitivity of interest bearing liabilities outpaced interest earning assets during the second quarter as approximately $230.8 million or 25.1% of the CD portfolio re-priced, while cost of funds associated with interest checking and money market accounts was reduced by 34 basis points and 19 basis points, respectively. Quarterly average earning assets remained flat sequentially, with average earnings assets of $2.66 billion and $2.67 billion for the period ending June 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively. While earning assets sequentially were flat overall, loans decreased $35.8 million on a sequential quarter basis.  This decrease was attributable to both consumers and businesses reducing the level of debt within the economy and the Company’s continuing conscious effort to reduce it’s exposure to construction lending.

Net interest income, on a tax-equivalent basis amounted to $46.9 million for the first six months of 2010 and compares to $45.5 million for first half of 2009. The net interest margin was 3.55% for the first six months of 2010, compares to 3.40% for the first half of 2009.  The average yield on earning assets for the first half of 2010 decreased 43 basis points to 4.98% as compared to 5.41% for the first six months of 2009.  This earning asset yield contraction was driven by a 33 basis point contraction and a 77 basis point contraction in the yield on loans and deposits, respectively.  These contractions were more than offset by improvement in the cost of interest bearing liabilities, which contracted 69 basis points from 2.38% during the first six months of the prior year to 1.69% during the same period in 2010. Much like the sequential quarter comparisons, margin expansion first six months of 2010 was largely due to the impact of approximately $392.0 million or 41.6% of the CD portfolio repricing downward during the period.  Average loans decreased approximately $101.8 million when compared to the same period in the prior year due to an effort by the Company to reduce it’s exposure to construction lending and macro-economic factors related to less consumer and business debt outstanding in the economy.




STELLARONE CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
   
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
(unaudited)
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
 
Dollars in thousands
 
Balance
   
Inc/Exp
   
Rates
   
Balance
   
Inc/Exp
   
Rates
 
                                     
Assets
                                   
Loans receivable, net
  $ 2,168,536     $ 28,901       5.35 %   $ 2,291,735     $ 31,801       5.57 %
Investment securities
                                               
Taxable
    268,782       2,201       3.24 %     230,102       2,472       4.25 %
Tax exempt (1)
    104,139       1,583       6.01 %     97,122       1,496       6.09 %
Total investments
    372,921       3,784       4.01 %     327,224       3,968       4.80 %
                                                 
Interest bearing deposits
    60,854       30       0.20 %     51,966       21       0.16 %
Federal funds sold
    61,986       40       0.26 %     58,560       31       0.21 %
      495,761       3,854       3.07 %     437,750       4,020       3.64 %
                                                 
Total earning assets
    2,664,297     $ 32,755       4.93 %     2,729,485     $ 35,821       5.26 %
                                                 
Total nonearning assets
    320,657                       323,321                  
                                                 
Total assets
  $ 2,984,954                     $ 3,052,806                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
                                               
Interest-bearing deposits
                                               
    Interest checking
  $ 571,920     $ 902       0.63 %   $ 524,408     $ 1,255       0.96 %
    Money market
    389,863       1,120       1.15 %     275,534       1,047       1.52 %
    Savings
    224,076       482       0.86 %     191,788       420       0.88 %
    Time deposits:
                                               
        Less than $100,000
    615,084       3,311       2.16 %     794,180       5,926       2.99 %
        $100,000 and more
    290,634       1,788       2.47 %     305,297       2,712       3.56 %
Total interest-bearing deposits
    2,091,577       7,603       1.46 %     2,091,207       11,360       2.18 %
                                                 
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    950       7       2.91 %     464       3       2.56 %
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings
    122,913       1,059       3.41 %     170,067       1,553       3.61 %
Subordinated debt
    32,991       263       3.15 %     32,991       343       4.11 %
                                                 
      156,854       1,329       3.35 %     203,522       1,899       3.69 %
                                                 
    Total interest-bearing liabilities
    2,248,431       8,932       1.59 %     2,294,729       13,259       2.31 %
                                                 
    Total noninterest-bearing liabilities
    311,480                       328,374                  
                                                 
Total liabilities
    2,559,911                       2,623,103                  
Stockholders' equity
    425,043                       429,703                  
                                                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 2,984,954                     $ 3,052,806                  
                                                 
                                                 
Net interest income (tax equivalent)
          $ 23,823                     $ 22,562          
    Average interest rate spread
                    3.34 %                     2.95 %
    Interest expense as percentage of average earning assets
                    1.34 %                     1.95 %
    Net interest margin
                    3.59 %                     3.31 %
 
(1) Income and yields are reported on a taxable equivalent basis using a 35% tax rate.
 


STELLARONE CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
(unaudited)
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
 
Dollars in thousands
 
Balance
   
Inc/Exp
   
Rates
   
Balance
   
Inc/Exp
   
Rates
 
                                     
Assets
                                   
Loans receivable, net
  $ 2,186,318     $ 58,038       5.35 %   $ 2,288,118     $ 64,400       5.68 %
Investment securities
                                               
Taxable
    264,353       4,488       3.38 %     228,873       5,078       4.41 %
Tax exempt (1)
    104,906       3,194       6.06 %     90,414       2,801       6.16 %
Total investments
    369,259       7,682       4.14 %     319,287       7,879       4.91 %
                                                 
Interest bearing deposits
    52,503       58       0.22 %     50,885       40       0.16 %
Federal funds sold
    57,492       73       0.25 %     38,046       44       0.23 %
      479,254       7,813       3.24 %     408,218       7,963       3.88 %
                                                 
Total earning assets
    2,665,572     $ 65,851       4.98 %     2,696,336     $ 72,363       5.41 %
                                                 
Total nonearning assets
    326,356                       325,628                  
                                                 
Total assets
  $ 2,991,928                     $ 3,021,964                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
                                               
Interest-bearing deposits
                                               
    Interest checking
  $ 565,395     $ 2,234       0.80 %   $ 520,463     $ 2,652       1.03 %
    Money market
    391,046       2,414       1.24 %     255,453       1,877       1.48 %
    Savings
    212,136       931       0.89 %     190,103       830       0.88 %
    Time deposits:
                                               
        Less than $100,000
    629,318       6,887       2.21 %     778,506       11,986       3.10 %
        $100,000 and more
    301,406       3,744       2.50 %     314,643       5,666       3.63 %
Total interest-bearing deposits
    2,099,301       16,210       1.56 %     2,059,168       23,011       2.25 %
                                                 
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    906       13       2.85 %     405       7       3.44 %
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings
    125,028       2,169       3.45 %     177,155       3,121       3.50 %
Subordinated debt
    32,991       522       3.15 %     32,991       700       4.22 %
                                                 
      158,925       2,704       3.38 %     210,551       3,828       3.62 %
                                                 
    Total interest-bearing liabilities
    2,258,226       18,914       1.69 %     2,269,719       26,839       2.38 %
                                                 
    Total noninterest-bearing liabilities
    310,043                       321,013                  
                                                 
Total liabilities
    2,568,269                       2,590,732                  
Stockholders' equity
    423,659                       431,232                  
                                                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 2,991,928                     $ 3,021,964                  
                                                 
                                                 
Net interest income (tax equivalent)
          $ 46,937                     $ 45,524          
    Average interest rate spread
                    3.29 %                     3.03 %
    Interest expense as percentage of average earning assets
                    1.43 %                     2.01 %
    Net interest margin
                    3.55 %                     3.40 %

(1) Income and yields are reported on a taxable equivalent basis using a 35% tax rate.


STELLARONE CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Noninterest Income

On an operating basis, which excludes gains and losses from sales and impairments of securities and other assets, total non-interest income amounted to $8.4 million for the second quarter of 2010, or up $624 thousand or 8.1% on a sequential basis compared to the first quarter of 2010, and an increase of $269 thousand or 3.3% from $8.1 million for the same period in prior year. Mortgage banking revenue totaled $2.1 million for the second quarter of 2010, or up $90 thousand or 4.6% compared to $2.0 million for the first quarter of 2010 and is down $30 thousand or 1.5% when compared to the same quarter in 2009.  Mortgage revenues and profitability were impacted by approximately $539 thousand in indemnification losses that were recognized during the second quarter of 2010.  Retail banking fee income amounted to $4.3 million for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of $374 thousand or 9.6% compared to $3.9 million for the first quarter of 2010. This sequential quarter increase was attributable to increases of approximately $211 thousand and $129 thousand in debit card fee income and NSF charge activity, respectively.  Wealth management revenues from trust and brokerage fees for the first quarter of 2010 were $1.3 million or up $79 thousand or 6.6% when compared to $1.2 million realized during the first quarter of 2010.  Total noninterest income contracted on a sequential quarter basis largely due to the $1.1 million nonrecurring gains recognized on the sale of a financial services center and investment securities during the first quarter of 2010.

On an operating basis, which excludes gains and losses from sales and impairments of securities and other assets, total non-interest income amounted to $16.1 million for the first six months of 2010, an increase of $1.1 million or 7.2% from $15.0 million for the same period in the prior year.  Mortgage banking revenue totaled $4.0 million for the first six months of 2010, or up $509 thousand or 14.5% compared to $3.5 million for the same period in 2009.  Mortgage revenues and profitability were impacted by approximately $682 thousand in indemnification losses that were recognized during the first six months of 2010.  Retail banking fee income amounted to $8.2 million for the first six months of 2010, an increase of $390 thousand or 5.0% compared to $7.8 million for the same period in 2009. This increase was attributable to increases of approximately $369 thousand and $77 thousand in debit card fee income and analysis income, respectively.  Wealth management revenues from trust and brokerage fees for the first six months of 2010 were $2.5 million or up $463 thousand or 23.2% when compared to $2.0 million realized during the same period in 2009.  Total noninterest income increased when compared to the same period in the prior year due to the above operational related improvements along with approximately $1.1 million of nonrecurring gains recognized on the sales of a financial services center and investment securities during the first quarter of 2010.

Noninterest Expense

StellarOne’s efficiency ratio was 69.35% for the second quarter of 2010, compared to 77.58% for the second quarter of 2009 and 72.23% for the first quarter of 2010.  The decrease in the efficiency ratio reflects a decrease in noninterest expense when comparing the current quarter to the second quarter of 2009 and an increase in core earnings when comparing the ratio sequentially.  Non-interest expense for the first quarter amounted to $22.8 million, or up $244 thousand or 1.1% when compared to the $22.5 million for the first quarter of 2010 and down $1.3 million or 5.3% when compared to the second quarter in 2009. The decrease when compared to the same quarter in the prior year was related to a $1.3 million one-time FDIC assessment recognized in the second quarter of 2009.  The small sequential increase was driven by increases in FDIC insurance expense of $213 thousand, marketing expense of $166 thousand and professional fees of $66 thousand which were offset by reductions in salaries and benefits of $214 thousand and net occupancy of $139 thousand.  Other expenses also increased on a sequential quarter basis as DDA charge-offs and foreclosed asset expenses both increased slightly.




STELLARONE CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Non-interest expense for the first six months of 2010 amounted to $45.3 million, or down $942 thousand or 2.0% when compared to the $46.3 million for the first half of 2009.  StellarOne’s efficiency ratio was 70.75% for the first six months of 2010, compared to 75.67% for the first half of 2009.  The decrease in both total expense and the related efficiency ratio when comparing the six month periods relates to a decrease in FDIC insurance expense of $761 thousand, which relates to a one time special assessment from the FDIC totaling $1.3 million that was recognized during 2009.  Additionally, decreases in data processing, marketing, supplies and equipment were offset by an increase in professional fees associated with increased problem asset workout agreements and auction activity in the current year.

Income Taxes  

The income tax benefit for the second quarter of 2010 was $96 thousand resulting in an effective tax rate of 6.6% compared to an income tax benefit of $485 thousand for the second quarter of 2009, or an effective rate of 59.8%.  For the six month period ended June 30, 2010, income tax expense amounted to $116 thousand, resulting in an effective tax rate of 3.3% compared to $1.1 million in income tax benefit, or an effective rate of 85.7% for the same period in 2009. The volatility in the effective tax rate on a comparative basis is a result of elevated provisioning levels that has reduced pretax earnings to a near a breakeven level, which is proportionately much smaller in relation to our permanent tax differences. As pretax results approach the breakeven point substantial shifts in the effective tax rate are generated due to comparing a lower level of earnings or losses to a relatively steady level of permanent differences.  Given the uncertainty surrounding the current economic environment, which is causing provisioning to be elevated on a historical basis and is driving the Company’s effective tax rate; the effective rate for the first half of 2010 is within the estimated range of probable rates expected for the annualized period.

Asset Quality

StellarOne’s nonperforming loans totaled $64.1 million at June 30, 2010, up $4.9 million or 8.3% when compared to $59.2 million at March 31, 2010 and down $8.9 million or 12.2% compared to $73.0 at June 30, 2009. Nonperforming assets totaled $70.6 million at June 30, 2010, up $8.5 million or 13.8% from $62.0 million at March 31, 2010 and were down $6.5 million or 8.5% compared to $77.1 million at June 30, 2009.  Foreclosed assets totaled $6.0 million, up $3.7 million or greater than 100% compared to $2.3 million at March 31, 2010 and up $1.8 million or 44.5% compared to June 30, 2009. The ratio of nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets increased sequentially to 2.36% as of June 30, 2010, compared to 2.07% as of March 31, 2010, and decreased compared to 2.49% at June 30, 2009. While there was some migration to nonperforming assets, a favorable reduction in past dues was noted on a sequential quarter basis. StellarOne’s past due loans between 30 and 89 days totaled $41.4 million at June 30, 2010 or down $17.8 million or 30.1% compared to $59.3 million at March 31, 2010.

The mix of nonperforming loans continues to be weighted to the residential development and construction loan segment of our portfolio. Of the total nonaccrual loans of $64.1 million at June 30, 2010, approximately $30.7 million are residential development and construction loans, of which $13.8 million are located at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia.




STELLARONE CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

StellarOne recorded a provision for loan losses of $7.4 million for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of $650 thousand compared to the first quarter of 2010 and a increase of $850 thousand for the same period in the prior year.  Net charge-offs for the second quarter of 2010 totaled $6.5 million or up $241 thousand compared to the $6.2 million realized during the first quarter of 2010 and down $427 thousand or 6.2% when compared to $6.9 million during the second quarter of 2009.  Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans outstanding were 1.19% for the second quarter of 2010, down compared to 2.22% for the full-year 2009 results and up slightly from 1.13% for the first quarter of 2010.

StellarOne recorded a provision for loan losses of $14.1 million for the first six months of 2010, a decrease of $200 thousand compared to the same period in the prior year. The provision for the first half of 2010 compares to net charge-offs of $12.7 million, down compared to $9.8 million during the same period in 2009.  Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans outstanding were 1.16% for the first six months of 2010, down compared to 2.22% for the full-year 2009 results and up from 0.86% compared to the same period in 2009.

At June 30, 2010 StellarOne had $36.5 million in loans under troubled debt restructuring terms.  These restructurings occur when a loan customer has experienced or is anticipated to experience, financial difficulties in the short term.  Consequently, a modification is granted to the borrower that would not otherwise be considered.  These loans continue to accrue interest as long as the borrower complies with the modified loan terms and conditions and has demonstrated repayment performance under the modified agreement.

Accruing restructured loans were $33.9 million at June 30, 2010 compared to $20.7 million at December 31, 2009.  These loans are primarily residential real estate related and are being restructured in order to assist our customers in retaining their homes and minimize our exposure to potential losses.  These loans have been restructured by either reducing the related interest rate, extending the terms or both.
 
The following table provides information on performing and nonperforming restructures for the periods presented (In thousands):
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Performing restructurings
           
Real estate loans:
           
Construction and land development
  $ 5,050     $ 1,986  
Secured by 1-4 family residential
    18,719       14,549  
Commercial and multifamily
    6,796       4,145  
Commercial, financial and agricultural loans
    3,353       -  
Total performing restructurings
    33,918       20,680  
                 
Nonperforming restructurings
    2,595       2,678  
Total restructurings
  $ 36,513     $ 23,358  

 
The following table provides information on asset quality statistics for the periods presented (In thousands):
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
         
(unaudited)
 
                   
 Non-accrual loans
  $ 61,495     $ 56,624     $ 71,590  
 Troubled debt restructurings
    2,595       2,678       1,405  
 Foreclosed assets
    5,953       4,505       4,121  
 Loans held for sale
    527       936       -  
 Total non-performing assets
  $ 70,570     $ 64,743     $ 77,116  
 Nonperforming assets to total assets
    2.36 %     2.18 %     2.49 %
 Nonperforming assets to loans and foreclosed property
    3.31 %     3.03 %     3.44 %
 Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans receivable
    1.95 %     1.84 %     1.56 %
 Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming assets
    58.84 %     62.05 %     45.29 %
 Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans receiveable
    1.19 %     1.24 %     1.20 %

   


STELLARONE CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Capital Resources

The management of capital in a regulated financial services industry must properly balance return on equity to stockholders while maintaining sufficient capital levels and related risk-based capital ratios to satisfy regulatory requirements.  Additionally, capital management must also consider acquisition opportunities that may exist, and the resulting accounting treatment.  The Company’s capital management strategies have been developed to provide attractive rates of returns to stockholders, while maintaining its “well-capitalized” position at the banking subsidiary.

The primary source of additional capital to the Company is earnings retention, which represents net income less dividends declared.  The Company paid or accrued $1.8 million and $744 thousand in common and preferred dividends, respectively, during the six month period ended June 30, 2010.  These dividends combined with net income of $3.4 million resulted in an increase to retained earnings of $838 thousand during the period.  Dividends on a go-forward basis will be dependent upon the Company’s ability to generate earnings in future periods.  On December 19, 2008, the Company issued 30,000 shares of preferred stock to the U.S. Treasury in exchange for $30 million pursuant to the U.S. Treasury CPP under TARP which further enhanced capital.

The Company and its banking subsidiary are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company and the subsidiary banks’ financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and its banking subsidiary must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The capital amounts and reclassifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and its banking subsidiary to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier 1 capital to average assets.  The most recent notification from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond categorized the Company and the subsidiary bank as “well capitalized" under the prompt corrective action under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act of 1991 "FIDICIA."  There are no conditions or events that management believes have changed the Company's or subsidiary bank’s well capitalized position.

The following table includes information with respect to the Company’s risk-based capital and equity levels as of June 30, 2010 (In thousands):
 
   
Corporation
   
Bank
 
Tier 1 capital
  $ 333,104     $ 285,258  
Tier 2 capital
    30,020       29,835  
Total risk-based capital
    363,124       315,093  
Total risk-weighted assets
    2,378,448       2,361,507  
Average adjusted total assets
    2,866,492       2,848,867  
Capital ratios:
               
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
    14.01 %     12.08 %
Total risk-based capital ratio
    15.27 %     13.34 %
Leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to average adjusted total assets)
    11.62 %     10.01 %
Equity to assets ratio
    14.13 %     13.76 %
Tangible common equity to assets ratio
    9.62 %     10.20 %

 
 


STELLARONE CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Liquidity

Liquidity is identified as the ability to generate or acquire sufficient amounts of cash when needed at a reasonable cost to accommodate withdrawals, payments of debt, and increased loan demand.  These events may occur daily or other short-term intervals in the normal operation of the business.  Experience helps management predict time cycles in the amount of cash required.  In assessing liquidity, management gives consideration to relevant factors including stability of deposits, quality of assets, economy of markets served, concentrations of business and industry, competition, and the Company’s overall financial condition.  The Bank’s primary sources of liquidity are cash and the securities in our available for sale portfolio.  In addition, the Bank has substantial lines of credit from its correspondent banks and access to the Federal Reserve discount window and Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta to support liquidity as conditions dictate.

The liquidity of the Company also represents an important aspect of liquidity management. The Company’s cash outflows consist of overhead associated with corporate expenses, executive management, finance, marketing, human resources, loan and deposit operations, information technology, audit, compliance and loan review functions. It also includes outflows associated with dividends to common shareholders, dividends to preferred shareholders and interest on subordinated debt. The main sources of funding for the Company are the management fees and dividends it receives from its banking subsidiary, and availability of the debt and equity market as deemed necessary. The Company’s capital base provides the resource and ability to support the assets of the Company and provide capital for future expansion.

In the judgment of management, the Company maintains the ability to generate sufficient amounts of cash to cover normal requirements and any additional funds as needs may arise.

Off Balance Sheet Items

There have been no material changes to the off balance sheet items disclosed in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Contractual Obligations

There have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of business to the contractual obligations disclosed in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Effects of Inflation

The effect of changing prices on financial institutions is typically different from other industries as the Company’s assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. Interest rates and thus the Company’s asset liability management is impacted by changes in inflation, but there is not a direct correlation between the two measures. Management monitors the impact of inflation on the financial markets.



STELLARONE CORPORATION

Forward Looking Statements

StellarOne Corporation. (the “Company”) may from time to time make written or oral statements, including statements contained in this report which may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words “expect,” “anticipate,” “likely,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but other statements not based on historical information may also be considered forward-looking. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other facts that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, (i) deterioration in the financial condition of borrowers resulting in significant increases in loan losses and provisions for those losses, (ii) continuation of the historically low short-term interest rate environment, (iii) the inability of the Company to continue to grow its loan portfolio, (iv) rapid fluctuations or unanticipated changes in interest rates, (v) the development of any new market, (vi) a merger or acquisition, (vii) any activity in the capital markets that would cause the Company to conclude that there was impairment of any asset including intangible assets, (viii) the impact of governmental restrictions on entities participating in the US Treasury Department Capital Purchase Program, (ix) the deterioration in carrying amounts of impaired assets and other real estate and (x) changes in state and Federal legislation, regulations or policies applicable to Banks and other financial service providers, including regulatory or legislative developments arising out of current unsettled conditions in the economy. A more detailed description of these and other risks is contained in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K. Many of such factors are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict, and readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. StellarOne Corporation disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Access to Filings
 
The Company provides access to its SEC filings through the corporate Website at http://www.StellarOne.com.  After accessing the Website, the filings are available upon selecting Investor Relations, then the SEC Filings & Other Documents icon.  Reports available include the annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after the reports are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC.
 


There have been no significant changes to the quantitative and qualitative market risk disclosures in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.



STELLARONE CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


We are required to include in our periodic reports information regarding our controls and procedures for complying with the disclosure requirements of the federal securities laws.  These disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act, is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

We have established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information related to the Company is made known to our principal executive officer and principal financial officer on a regular basis, in particular during the periods in which our quarterly and annual reports are being prepared.  Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer evaluated the effectiveness of these disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report and, based on their evaluation, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are operating effectively.

Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that our disclosure controls and procedures will detect or uncover every situation involving the failure of persons within the organization to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in our period reports.

Our management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over financial reporting and control of our assets to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In the normal course we review and change our internal controls to reflect changes in our business including acquisition related improvements. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, such internal control over financial reporting.


STELLARONE CORPORATION
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


There are no material legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its subsidiary, directors, or officers is a party or by which they, or any of them, are threatened.  Any legal proceeding presently pending or threatened against StellarOne Corporation and its subsidiaries are either not material in respect to the amount in controversy or fully covered by insurance.

ITEM 1a.               RISK FACTORS.

There have been no material changes to our risk factors as previously disclosed in Part I, Item IA of our Annual Report on Form 10K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 other than the following:

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act may affect our business activities, financial position and profitability by increasing our regulatory compliance burden and associated costs, placing restrictions on certain products and services, and limiting our future capital raising strategies.

On July 21, 2010, the President signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”), which implements significant changes in the financial regulatory landscape and will impact all financial institutions, including StellarOne Corporation and StellarOne Bank. The Act is likely to increase our regulatory compliance burden. However, it is too early for us to fully assess the full impact of the Act on our business, financial condition or results of operations in part because many of the Act’s provisions require subsequent regulatory rulemaking.

Among the Act’s significant regulatory changes, it creates a new financial consumer protection agency, known as the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (the “Bureau”), that is empowered to promulgate new consumer protection regulations and revise existing regulations in many areas of consumer compliance, which will increase our regulatory compliance burden and costs and may restrict the financial products and services we offer to our customers. Moreover, the Act permits states to adopt stricter consumer protection laws and state attorney generals may enforce consumer protection rules issued by the Bureau. The Act also imposes more stringent capital requirements on bank holding companies by, among other things, imposing leverage ratios on bank holding companies and prohibiting new trust preferred issuances from counting as Tier 1 capital. These restrictions will limit our future capital strategies. The Act also increases regulation of derivatives and hedging transactions, which could limit our ability to enter into, or increase the costs associated with, interest rate and other hedging transactions.
 
Although certain provisions of the Act, such as direct supervision by the Bureau, will not apply to banking organizations with less than $10 billion of assets, such as StellarOne Corporation and StellarOne Bank, the changes resulting from the legislation will impact our business. These changes will require us to invest significant management attention and resources to evaluate and make necessary changes.

Effective July 6, 2010, regulatory changes in overdraft and interchange fee restrictions may reduce our non-interest income. We are currently in the process of evaluating this regulatory change, but have not fully quantified the full impact.



The Company has a stock repurchase program authorized that is not currently active, with 210,000 shares remaining available for repurchase.


None.

ITEM 4.                  (REMOVED AND RESERVED)



Not applicable.



STELLARONE CORPORATION

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6.                  EXHIBITS:

(a) The following exhibits either are filed as part of this Report or are incorporated herein by reference:

 
Exhibit No. 2.1
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of July 26, 2007, between Virginia Financial Group, Inc. and FNB Corporation.  (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 30, 2007.
 
 
Exhibit No. 3.1
Articles of Incorporation StellarOne Corporation, as amended. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed on May 10, 2010).

 
Exhibit No. 3.2
Bylaws of StellarOne Corporation, as amended and restated February 28, 2008. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 28, 2010).

 
Exhibit No. 4.1
Warrant to purchase up to 302,623 shares of Common Stock. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8K filed on December 23, 2008).

 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


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.

STELLARONE CORPORATION


/s/ O. R. Barham, Jr.
O.R. Barham, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer
August 9, 2010



/s/ Jeffrey W. Farrar
Jeffrey W. Farrar, CPA
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
August 9, 2010

 
 
 
 
 

 
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