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Exhibit 13
 
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April 11, 2012

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

Since the onset of the financial market crisis in September 2008, Simsbury Bank has grown by almost 70%.  We have added over 4,400 new customers, originated over $210 million in mortgage and consumer loans and $50 million in commercial loans.  Deposits have increased by over 70%, loans by over 20% and investments under management by 37%.  In 2011, the Bank's assets grew by 28%, deposits by 28% and commercial loans by almost 15%. 

We continue to live in a period of market disruption.  Since 2008, financial market changes and weakened economic conditions have created significant challenges for all banks.  We face historically low interest rates, a sluggish economy, an anti-bank consumer attitude, and significant changes to banking regulations.  At the same time, we have experienced incredibly rapid leaps in information technology.   iPhones, iPads and Androids are accelerating the ability for people to communicate, problem solve and learn. "Smart" televisions with integrated Internet access have become affordable.  And banking software entrepreneurs are creating solutions to help banks improve productivity and better manage compliance and security requirements.

Simsbury Bank has performed well during this challenging period.  The competitive landscape continues to change which adds another element of disruption and opportunity for us.  We intend to continue to implement our growth strategy to build a more profitable company for our shareholders.  The key elements of our strategy include the following:
  
broadening and deepening our branch franchise market position through continued investment in a talented advisory focused team, productivity and convenience enhancing technology solutions, and new product offerings;
  
expanding our regional presence through business lines that are not branch dependent; and
  
opportunistically taking advantage of favorable branching and investment services situations that arise.

To provide you with greater insights into our strategies and plans for the future, this year's annual report is organized around each of our lines of business.

Mortgage and Consumer Lending

Mortgage and consumer lending has been a core strength of Simsbury Bank since its start in 1995.  Mortgage and consumer loans still account for almost three-quarters of our loans.  With the disruption in the mortgage industry beginning in 2007 that resulted from the reckless practices of many market participants, we saw an opportunity to meet demand for trustworthy mortgage advisors and quality loan products built to help consumers meet their needs rather than to enrich mortgage brokers and investment bankers.  Strategically, we also saw an opportunity to grow in a business we understood and that was not branch dependent.  The Bank has always been deposit rich.  Building a capability to compete in the mortgage business beyond our core branch franchise area provided an opportunity to attain a more favorable loan-to-deposit balance while also expanding fee income opportunities through loan servicing and sales.

 
 

 
 
In 2011, we completed installation of a scalable, technologically state of the art organization.  We enhanced our already strong team with new members who brought outstanding experience to our origination, processing and servicing capabilities.  We migrated to a new origination, underwriting and processing software platform around which we designed work flows that leverage our team's productivity and customer service.  We opened fields in our core data record keeping system that enabled us to book, service and report on loans more quickly and completely.  We armed our mortgage origination advisors with mobile communication enabled laptop computers to allow them to serve their customers when and where the customer prefers.  We expanded our product offerings to include jumbo, FHA and bridge mortgages.  Finally, we established mortgage loan servicing relationships with Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston.  By year-end, our servicing portfolio had grown to $18 million.

The financial benefit that our mortgage and consumer lending team has brought to the Bank in the past two years is significant.  In 2011, we originated $74 million in new loans.  Primarily for interest rate risk management reasons, we chose to sell $20 million in loans in 2011, that generated $427 thousand in revenue, compared to sales of $15 million in 2010, which generated $227 thousand in revenue.  We continued to hold the number one market share position in our four-town branch franchise market area in terms of number of loans closed.  We ranked first in Simsbury and Granby and top ten in Avon and Bloomfield.  

Our focus in 2012 is to continue to improve our franchise market share and to establish the Bank as a strong competitor throughout Central Connecticut by delivering excellent service to our customers.  We also plan to add online application capability to provide our customers with the convenience of applying for a loan from the comfort of their home or any location.

Retail Banking

Retail Banking continued its excellent track record of attracting, retaining and providing excellent service to our deposit customers.  Deposit growth of 28% in 2011 was outstanding.  Part of our deposit growth was from our municipal relationships.  We now have significant banking relationships with three of the four towns in which we have branches.  What's more, consumer and business deposits also experienced strong growth.  Our deposit market share, as measured by the FDIC, improved in all four of our branch franchise towns.  We are now the largest bank as measured by deposits in Simsbury and Granby and the second largest in our four-town branch market.

Throughout the year, we refined work processes in our branches and deposit operations areas with the objective of improving customer service through better utilization of technology and better matching of our team members with customer demand.  In addition to providing better customer service, these streamlining efforts also improved productivity and lowered expenses.

We continued to emphasize the value of full banking relationships with our customers.  Introduced in late 2010, our Pinnacle and Pinnacle Plus products provide bonus deposit and loan rates, free ATMs and other benefits to customers with full, multi-product relationships with the Bank.  We continued to have great demand with customers for our online services.  By year-end, over half of our customers banked with us online and one-third of our online customers chose to receive their statements electronically.  Finally, in 2011, we changed our debit card servicing provider, improving our customers' experience when first receiving their debit card or obtaining a replacement.

We are starting 2012 with a major upgrade to our ATM network.  By early April, we will have installed new, state of the art ATMs offering new capabilities, easier functionality and handicapped accessibility in all of our ATM locations.  We believe that investing in the latest self-service technology is responsive to our customers' demand for convenience and simplicity in handling their daily transactions.  Throughout the year, we will continue to invest in staff education and strengthen our customer advisory skills.  Later in the year, we plan to introduce online deposit account opening and prepare to implement mobile banking to further meet the growing customer demand for electronic banking services and tools.
 
 
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Commercial Banking

Commercial Banking had a strong year with respect to new business.  Since September 2008, we have originated $50 million in commercial loans, including $20 million in 2011.  Our commercial loan portfolio now comprises over 25% of total gross loans and is predominantly loans to local, privately owned small and medium sized businesses. Our exposure to non-owner occupied commercial real estate secured loans remains among the lowest of peer banks at 4% of total loans.  Our asset quality remains strong with low delinquency and net charge-off rates.

We have always focused on building full banking relationships with business owners who need a variety of deposit, cash management, loan and investment services from us.  Hence our large commercial and industrial (C&I) loan type concentration compares favorably to our relatively modest non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan exposure.  Generally, we have found the commercial real estate market to be more transactional rather than relationship driven.  Additionally, non-owner occupied commercial real estate secured loans tend to be more sensitive to economic and real estate market cycles.  As such, we manage this risk concentration closely.  Our relatively modest non-owner occupied commercial real estate exposure benefited the Bank greatly during the past three years of recession and slow recovery as reflected in our strong asset quality metrics.  

Our strength in developing relationships with small and medium sized businesses, including the extension of C&I loans, made participation in the federal Small Business Lending Fund an excellent opportunity to support the Bank's future growth.  As discussed below, the cost of this capital declines with the growth in our C&I loan portfolio.  In fact, by year-end 2011, we had already achieved the loan growth necessary to qualify for the lowest available dividend rate.  

In 2012, we intend to continue to add to our Commercial Banking capacity.  Like mortgage lending, commercial banking is not branch dependent.  Though branches certainly help deliver services to commercial customer relationships, technology solutions, such as online banking and remote deposit capture, allow us to provide excellent service to businesses outside our branch market area.  Changes in the competitive landscape during the past several years open new opportunities to our Commercial Banking team.

Treasury

Historically low interest rates, an indication by the Federal Reserve that it will maintain this low rate environment through 2014, the European sovereign debt crisis, and the Bank's continuing growth came together in 2011 to bring new challenges to our Asset and Liability Management.  The Bank has developed and implemented plans to improve our net interest margin while maintaining our historically low risk posture toward interest rate changes and our investment portfolio.

A major challenge for the Bank and many of the nation's community banks has been access to the capital markets on a basis that would not be punitive to existing shareholders.  Three years after the financial market crisis of late 2008, raising capital for smaller banks continues to be a challenge and very expensive when available.  We were, therefore, very pleased to be among three Connecticut banks selected to participate in the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF), a program authorized by the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010.  We used the $9 million in Tier 1 capital to retire the approximately $4.3 million in preferred stock issued to the U.S. Treasury as part of the 2008 TARP Capital Purchase Program.  The balance is adequate to support the Bank's anticipated balance sheet growth for the next several years.  

The SBLF capital provides an attractively priced option to the Bank.  Depending on the volume of qualifying C&I loans outstanding, the dividend rate can range from 5% to as low as 1%.  The rate is adjusted quarterly until early 2014, at which time it will be set for the remaining two years of the initial phase of the program.  If the preferred stock is not redeemed by early 2016, the dividend rate will be increased to 9%.  The Bank intends to redeem the preferred stock prior to the dividend rate adjustment in 2016.  
 
 
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We continue to focus on improving the liquidity of our common stock.  In 2011, we introduced a new Shareholder Information section on our website to facilitate opportunities for current and future shareholders to learn about the Company’s performance.  We also introduced a Dividend Reinvestment Plan to provide our shareholders with a convenient way to reinvest their dividends in the Company’s stock and, thereby, increase their ownership.

Investment Services

Our investment services business continued to perform well in 2011.  Since September 2008, Assets under Management increased by 37% to $60 million.  This growth was fueled by $24 million in new dollars invested during that time period, including $5 million in 2011.  The relationship with our broker dealer, LPL Financial, continues to be successful as their qualified investment products provide many of our clients with excellent low risk, guaranteed return options.

2012 Outlook

The Board and Management continue to be proud to fulfill the Bank's founders' goal of being a reliable, locally focused source of loans for businesses and households in good times and in bad.  We are pleased to be among the state's banks to report significant loan growth throughout these difficult economic times.

The margin pressure resulting from the low interest rate environment challenges all banks.  Larger regional and national banks, which already are far less dependent on spread income than community banks, have led the way in repricing their products and services, sometimes engendering great public controversy.  Yet, most community banks, including Simsbury Bank, face the same margin pressure and need to price their products and services appropriately to earn a profit.  This is particularly challenging for community banks which led the "fee free" wave in the 1990's.  No-fee banking has become associated with community banks as if it were a core value.  Yet, "fee free" is not a core value, but, rather, a marketing strategy.  It was a great marketing strategy when interest rate margins were robust.  However, it is a shareholder value eroding strategy at times such as now with low interest rates and tight margins.  As 2012 progresses, the Bank will assess the pricing and value of all its products and services to ensure they are appropriate for our customers and build value for our shareholders.

Simsbury Bank is committed to true community banking values that differentiate us from regional and national banks.  We believe that a community bank is defined by its local focus and decision-making, its flat organizational structure that keeps everyone close to the customer, and its customer friendly approach to service and sales.  Additionally, for Simsbury Bank, our brand of community banking includes a commitment to being an advisor and partner to our customers to help them achieve their life and financial goals.

We thank you for your support and look forward to an excellent year of growth and profitability.

Sincerely,


 
/s/ Martin J. Geitz /s/ Robert J. Bogino
Martin J. Geitz  Robert J. Bogino 
President & Chief Executive Officer  Chairman of the Board of Directors 
  
 
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Selected Financial and Other Data


   
At 12/31/11
   
At 12/31/10
   
At 12/31/09
 
Balance Sheet Data:
                 
Total assets
  $ 377,039,079     $ 295,566,591     $ 273,738,573  
Loans, net
    214,083,456       202,792,477       191,303,519  
Investment securities
    57,518,726       46,948,797       50,642,016  
Federal funds sold, money market mutual
    funds, and other interest-earning
    deposits
      72,662,931         23,707,092         8,876,984  
Deposits
    344,777,466       269,279,026       250,445,682  
Stockholders’ equity
    27,443,402       21,967,361       21,411,578  
                         
   
For the Year
Ended 12/31/11
   
For the Year
Ended 12/31/10
   
For the Year
Ended 12/31/09
 
Statement of Income Data:
                       
Total interest and dividend income
  $ 11,710,448     $ 12,031,057     $ 11,791,863  
Total interest expense
    1,516,958       1,813,528       2,823,394  
Net interest and dividend income
    10,193,490       10,217,529       8,968,469  
Provision for loan losses
    495,000       755,000       547,000  
Net interest and dividend income after
    provision for loan losses
    9,698,490       9,462,529       8,421,469  
Gain on loans sold, net
    427,451       226,580       58,928  
Noninterest income
    2,381,415       1,800,781       1,522,020  
Noninterest expense
    10,754,526       9,754,507       8,997,485  
Income tax expense
    415,849       362,094       227,713  
Net income
    909,530       1,146,709       718,291  
                         
Earnings per common share
  $ .64     $ 1.03     $ 0.60  
Earnings per common share,
     assuming dilution
  $ .63     $ 1.03     $ 0.60  
 
Other Data:
                       
Net interest spread
    3.13 %     3.66 %     3.32 %
Net interest margin
    3.27 %     3.82 %     3.56 %
Return on average assets
    0.27 %     0.42 %     0.27 %
Return on average stockholders’ equity
    3.78 %     5.16 %     3.49 %
Dividend payout ratio
    74.9 %     46.7 %     59.6 %
Average stockholders’ equity to
    average assets
    7.22 %     7.67 %     7.63 %
 
 
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Conditions and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this Annual Report that are not historical facts may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company’s future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate” or words of similar meaning.  These forward-looking statements include statements relating to the Company’s anticipated future financial performance, projected growth and management’s long-term performance goals, as well as statements relating to the anticipated effects on results of operations and financial condition from developments or events, the Company’s business and growth strategies.

These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks, assumptions and uncertainties, and could be affected by many factors.  The following list, which is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, summarizes several factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or expected in these forward-looking statements:
 
economic conditions (both generally and in the Company’s markets) may be less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, a continued deterioration in credit quality, a further reduction in demand for credit and/or a further decline in real estate values;
   
the general decline in the real estate and lending market may continue to negatively affect the Company’s financial results;
   
inaccuracies in management’s assumptions used in calculating the appropriate amount to be placed into the Company’s allowance for loan and lease losses;
   
restrictions or conditions imposed by regulators on the Company’s operations may make it more difficult for the Company to achieve its goals;
   
legislative and regulatory changes (including the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and related regulations) subject the Company to additional regulatory oversight which may result in increased compliance costs and/or require the Company to change its business model;
   
changes in accounting standards and compliance requirements may adversely affect the businesses in which the Company is engaged;
   
competitive pressures among depository and other financial institutions may increase significantly;
   
changes in the interest rate environment may reduce margins or the volumes or values of the loans the Company makes;
   
competitors may have greater financial resources and develop products that enable those competitors to compete more successfully than the Company can;
   
the Company’s ability to attract and retain key personnel can be affected by the increased competition for experienced employees in the banking industry;
   
adverse changes may occur in the equity markets;
   
war or terrorist activities may cause further deterioration in the economy or cause instability in credit markets; and economic, governmental or other factors may prevent the projected population and residential and commercial growth in the markets in which the Company operates.
 
 
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Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made.  The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.  

General

This discussion is designed to assist you in better understanding the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources and any significant changes and trends related thereto.  This discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements.

SBT Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is the holding company for The Simsbury Bank & Trust Company, Inc. (the “Bank”).  The Company was incorporated in the State of Connecticut on February 17, 2006.  The Company became the Bank’s sole shareholder pursuant to a reorganization that occurred on March 2, 2006.  The Company’s only business is its investment in the Bank, which is a community-oriented financial institution providing a variety of banking and investment services.  

The Bank was incorporated on April 28, 1992 and commenced operations as a Connecticut chartered bank on March 31,1995.  The Bank's deposit accounts are insured under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, up to the maximum applicable limits thereof.  The Bank is not a member of the Federal Reserve System.  The Bank's main office and its corporate offices are located in the town of Simsbury, Connecticut.  The Bank has branch offices in the towns of Granby, Avon, and Bloomfield, Connecticut. The Bank also maintains a business office in Canton, Connecticut.  The Bank's customer base consists primarily of individual consumers and small businesses in north central Connecticut.  The Bank has in excess of 21,000 deposit accounts.

The Bank offers a full range of commercial banking services to residents and businesses in its primary and secondary markets through a wide variety of mortgage programs, home equity lines and loans, FDIC-insured checking and savings accounts, and IRA and 401(k) rollovers, as well as safe deposit and other customary non-deposit banking services.  As of December 31, 2011, approximately 86% of the Bank's loans were secured by residential property located in Connecticut.

The Bank has two ATMs at its main office and at the Bloomfield branch, and one ATM at each of its other branch/business office locations. The ATMs generate activity fees based upon utilization by other banks' customers.  The Bank offers investment products to customers through SBT Investment Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank, and through its affiliation with the securities broker/dealer, LPL Financial Services Corporation.

The Company earned net income of $909,530 for the year ended December 31, 2011, compared to $1,146,709 for the year ended December 31, 2010, a decrease of 21%.  Net income available to common shareholders after preferred dividends was $549,955, or $0.63 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2011, compared to $888,709, or $1.03 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2010, a decrease in diluted earnings per share of 39%.  The decrease in net income for 2011 compared to 2010 was primarily attributable to increased salaries and employee benefits expense and advertising and promotions fees as the Bank increased staffing by seven employees and increased marketing to prepare for future growth as well as a decrease in net interest margin.  Key financial highlights for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010 included the following:  total assets increased by $81 million or 27%; core deposits grew by $58 million or 30%; non-interest income increased by $605 thousand or 34%; and loans outstanding grew by $11 million or 6%.  Asset quality remained very favorable with total non-accrual loans and loans 30 or more days past due decreasing to 1.30% of loans outstanding on December 31, 2011 from 1.39% of loans outstanding on December 31, 2010.  The SBT Passive Investment Company, established in January of 2011, provided tax benefits in excess of $100 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2011.
 
 
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In the third quarter of 2011, the Company established a Dividend Reinvestment Plan, providing shareholders with a convenient, economical and systematic method of purchasing additional shares of common stock.  In addition, the Company received $9 million in capital through the Small Business Lending Fund (the “SBLF”) administered by the United States Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”).  The SBLF was created by the Treasury to encourage banks to increase lending to small businesses by providing capital to eligible banks at an adjustable dividend rate based on the volume of qualified lending.  Of the more than 900 applicants for SBLF funds, only 400 were preliminarily approved by the Treasury and of these preliminary approvals, only 332 applicants subsequently received SBLF funds.  The Company’s initial weighted average dividend rate is 3%.  As the Company’s small business loans increase over the next several quarters, the dividend rate on the entire $9 million in capital is expected to decline to the minimum dividend rate of 1%.  The Company used approximately $4.3 million of the proceeds to redeem all of the outstanding shares of preferred stock issued to the Treasury under the Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”) Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”).  As of December 31, 2011, the Bank’s total risk-based capital ratio at December 31, 2011 was 14.44%.

Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

The Bank’s earnings depend largely upon the difference between the income received from its loan portfolio and investment securities and the interest paid on its liabilities, mainly interest paid on deposits.  This difference is “net interest income.”  The net interest income, when expressed as a percentage of average total interest-earning assets, is referred to as the net interest margin.  The Bank’s net interest income is affected by the change in the level and the mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, referred to as volume changes.  The Bank’s net interest margin is also affected by changes in yields earned on assets and rates paid on liabilities, referred to as rate changes.  Interest rates charged on the Bank’s loans are affected principally by the demand for such loans, the supply of money available for lending purposes and competitive factors.  These factors are in turn affected by general economic conditions and other factors beyond the Bank’s control, such as federal economic policies, the general supply of money in the economy, legislative tax policies, governmental budgetary matters, and the actions of the Federal Reserve.

Net interest and dividend income after provision for loan losses totaled $9,698,490 in 2011, which is an increase of $235,961, or 2.49%, from 2010.  Average assets have grown to $317 million at December 31, 2011 from $273 million at December 31, 2010 primarily due to deposits held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.  The Bank’s net interest spread and net interest margin decreased to 3.13% and 3.27%, respectively, during 2011 as compared to 3.66% and 3.82%, respectively, during 2010.

The following table presents the average amounts outstanding for the major categories of the Bank’s interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the average interest rates earned or paid thereon for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
 
 
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NET INTEREST INCOME
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
   
For the Year Ended 12/31/11
 
   
Average
Balance
   
(1)
Interest
   
Yield
 
                   
Federal funds sold and overnight deposits
  $ 46,980     $ 110       0.23 %
                         
Investments  (1)
    62,979       1,798       2.85  
                         
Mortgage loans
    98,328       4,731       4.81  
Commercial loans
    52,735       2,904       5.51  
Consumer loans
    55,888       2,339       4.19  
Term federal funds sold
    -       -       -  
Total loans
    206,951       9,974       4.82 %
                         
Total interest-earning assets
  $ 316,910     $ 11,882       3.75 %
                         
NOW deposits
  $ 39,415     $ 34       0.09 %
Savings deposits
    126,065       481       0.38  
Time deposits
    76,339       974       1.28  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    241,819       1,489       0.62  
                         
Securities sold under agreements to
      Repurchase
    3,314       28       0.84  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    -       -       -  
                         
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  $ 245,133     $ 1,517       0.62 %
                         
Net interest income
          $ 10,365          
Net interest spread
                    3.13 %
Net interest margin
                    3.27 %
       
       
   
For the Year Ended 12/31/10
 
   
Average
Balance
   
(1)
Interest
   
Yield
 
                         
Federal funds sold and overnight deposits
  $ 14,192     $ 32       0.23 %
                         
Investments  (1)
    57,342       1,974       3.44  
                         
Mortgage loans
    106,578       5,500       5.16  
Commercial loans
    49,904       2,714       5.44  
Consumer loans
    45,177       2,038       4.51  
Term federal funds sold
    -       -       -  
Total loans
    201,659       10,252       5.08 %
                         
Total interest-earning assets
  $ 273,193     $ 12,258       4.49 %
                         
NOW deposits
  $ 35,729     $ 40       0.11 %
Savings deposits
    103,179       585       0.57  
Time deposits
    76,286       1,149       1.51  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    215,194       1,774       0.82  
                         
Securities sold under agreements to
      repurchase
    3,434       40       1.16  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    51       -       -  
                         
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  $ 218,679     $ 1,814       0.83 %
                         
Net interest income
          $ 10,444          
Net interest spread
                    3.66 %
Net interest margin
                    3.82 %
 
 
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NET INTEREST INCOME
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
       
   
For the Year Ended 12/31/09
 
   
Average
Balance
   
(1)
Interest
   
Yield
 
                   
Federal funds sold and overnight deposits
  $ 14,829     $ 25       0.17 %
                         
Investments  (1)
    57,629       2,106       3.65  
                         
Mortgage loans
    100,650       5,444       5.41  
Commercial loans
    49,657       2,759       5.56  
Consumer loans
    33,507       1,615       4.82  
Term federal funds sold
    227       3       1.32  
Total loans
    184,041       9,821       5.34  
                         
Total interest-earning assets
  $ 256,499     $ 11,952       4.66 %
                         
NOW deposits
  $ 32,670     $ 37       0.11 %
Savings deposits
    86,423       656       0.76  
Time deposits
    90,322       2,115       2.34  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    209,415       2,808       1.34  
                         
Securities sold under agreements to
      Repurchase
    980       8       0.82  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    227       7       3.08  
                         
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  $ 210,622     $ 2,823       1.34 %
                         
Net interest income
          $ 9,129          
Net interest spread
                    3.32 %
Net interest margin
                    3.56 %

(1)  
On a fully taxable equivalent basis based on a tax rate of 34%.  Interest income on investments includes a fully taxable equivalent adjustment of $172,000 in 2011, $203,000 in 2010, and $161,000 in 2009.

The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income.  The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume).  The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate).  The net column represents the sum of the rate column and the volume column.  For purposes of this table, changes attributable to changes in both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been allocated proportionally based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.
  
 
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    Year Ended December 31, 2011     Year Ended December 31, 2010
    Compared to     Compared to
    Year Ended December 31, 2010     Year Ended December 31, 2009
    Increase (Decrease)           Increase (Decrease)      
    Due to           Due to      
    Volume     Rate     Net     Volume     Rate     Net
     (In thousands)
Interest and dividend income:
                                 
   Federal funds sold and overnight
                                 
       Deposits
  $ 77     $ 1     $ 78     $ (1 )   $ 9     $ 8  
   Investments
    239       (415 )     (176 )     (10 )     (122 )     (132 )
   Loans
    178       (456 )     (278 )     785       (354 )     431  
         Total interest-earning assets
    494       (870 )     (376 )     774       (467 )     307  
                                                 
Interest expense:
                                               
   NOW deposits
    5       (11 )     (6 )     3       -       3  
   Savings deposits
    219       (323 )     (104 )     233       (304 )     (71 )
   Time deposits
    1       (176 )     (175 )     (293 )     (673 )     (966 )
        Total interest-bearing deposits
    225       (510 )     (285 )     (57 )     (977 )     (1,034 )
                                                 
   Securities sold under agreements to
                                               
          Repurchase
    1       (13 )     (12 )     27       5       32  
   FHLB advances
    -       -       -       (2 )     (4 )     (6 )
         Total interest-bearing liabilities
    226       (523 )     (297 )     (32 )     (976 )     (1,008 )
   Net change in interest income
  $ 268     $ (347 )   $ (79 )   $ 806     $ 509     $ 1,315  

Provision for Loan Losses

Provisions for loan losses are charged to earnings to bring the total allowance for loan losses to a level deemed appropriate by the Bank’s management  based on such factors as historical experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by the Bank, the amount of non-performing loans, regulatory policies, generally accepted accounting principles, general economic conditions, and other factors related to the collectability of loans in the Bank’s portfolio.

Each month the Bank reviews the allowance for loan losses and makes additional provisions to the allowance, as needed.  For the year ended December 31, 2011, the allowance increased $143,763, net of charge-offs and recoveries.  The total allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2011 was $2,469,450 or 1.14% of outstanding loans.  This compares with a total allowance for loan losses of $2,325,687 at year-end 2010, which represented 1.13% of outstanding loans.  With the exclusion of loans to financial institutions (term federal funds sold), this ratio was 1.14% at year-end 2011 and 1.13% at 2010.  During 2011, the Bank charged off seventeen loans for a total of $356,870 compared to 2010 when it charged off eight loans for a total of $646,761.  The Bank recovered seven loans for $5,633 in 2011 and five loans for $6,147 in 2010.  Management believes the allowance for loan losses is adequate.
 
 
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Noninterest Income and Noninterest Expense

The following table sets forth the various components of the Bank’s noninterest income (charges) and noninterest expense for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009.

NONINTEREST INCOME
   
   
For Year
Ended
12/31/11
   
% of
Income
   
For Year
Ended
12/31/10
   
% of
Income
   
For Year
Ended
12/31/09
   
% of
Income
 
                                     
  Service charges on deposit accounts
  $ 510,604       21.4 %   $ 523,770       29.5 %   $ 544,054       35.7 %
  Safe deposit fees
    90,226       3.8       80,230       4.5       80,968       5.3  
  Business manager income
    3,755       0.2       116,338       6.5       109,425       7.2  
  Gain on loans sold, net
    427,451       17.9       226,580       12.8       58,928       3.9  
  Gain on available-for-sale securities
    445,338       18.7       -       -       -       -  
  SBT Investment Services, Inc
    178,204       7.5       114,046       6.4       100,910       6.6  
  Other income
    725,837       30.5       739,817       40.3       627,735       41.3  
Noninterest income
  $ 2,381,415       100.0 %   $ 1,800,781       100.0 %   $ 1,522,020       100.0 %
                                                 


 
 NONINTEREST EXPENSE
                               
     
For Year
Ended 
     
% of
     
For Year
 Ended
     
% of
     
For Year
Ended 
     
% of
 
      12/31/11      
Total
     
12/31/10
     
Total
      12/31/09      
Total
 
                                                 
Salaries and employee benefits
  $ 5,622,792       52.3 %   $ 4,818,836       49.4 %   $ 4,165,247       46.3 %
Occupancy expense
    1,097,570       10.2       1,133,024       11.6       1,128,436       12.5  
Equipment expense
    254,560       2.4       287,414       2.9       349,935       3.7  
Professional fees
    752,772       7.0       722,772       7.4       513,000       5.7  
Advertising and promotions
    490,086       4.5       407,944       4.2       398,365       4.4  
Forms and supplies
    186,668       1.7       146,103       1.5       185,882       2.1  
Insurance
    433,845       4.0       471,606       4.8       575,120       6.4  
Loan expenses
    64,520       0.6       199,443       2.0       94,742       1.1  
Postage
    82,276       0.8       97,779       1.0       103,912       1.2  
Other expenses
    1,769,437       16.5       1,469,586       15.2       1,482,846       16.6  
                                                 
         Total
  $ 10,754,526       100.0 %   $ 9,754,507       100.0 %   $ 8,997,485       100.0 %
                                                 

Noninterest income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 increased by approximately $581,000 to $2,381,415 from $1,800,781 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010.  This increase was due primarily to an increase of approximately $201,000 in gains on loans sold and approximately $445,000 in gains on sales of available-for-sale securities.  For the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, noninterest income increased by approximately $279,000 to $1,800,781 from $1,522,020 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009.  This increase was due primarily to an increase of approximately $168,000 in gains on loans sold.  

At December 31, 2011, the Bank had 21,006 deposit accounts, an increase of 168 accounts or 0.8% over the number of accounts at year-end 2010 and 658 accounts more than at year-end 2009.  SBT Investment Services, Inc.’s revenues increased by approximately $64,000 in 2011 compared to 2010.

Noninterest expense for the year ended December 31, 2011 was approximately $10,755,000, an increase of approximately $1,000,000 or 10% over 2010.  The increase in 2011 was primarily related to an increase of approximately $804,000 in salaries and employee benefits and approximately $82,000 in advertising and promotions fees as the Bank increased staffing by seven employees and increased marketing to prepare for future growth.
 
 
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Salaries and employee benefits comprised 52% of total noninterest expense during 2011, as compared to 49% in 2010.  Occupancy expense and equipment expense, at approximately 13% in 2011 and 14% in 2010, continue to be the other major categories of noninterest expense.

Financial Condition at Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

The following table sets forth the average balances of each principal category of our assets, liabilities and capital accounts for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

 
  Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 (Dollars in thousands)
                                     
    For the Year Ended     For the Year Ended     For the Year Ended  
    12/31/11      12/31/10     12/31/09  
          Percent of            Percent of           Percent of  
    Average     Total     Average     Total     Average     Total  
     Balance     Assets      Balance      Assets     Balance     Assets  
Assets
                                   
   Cash and due from banks
  $ 9,525       2.9 %   $ 8,221       2.8 %   $ 7,280       2.7 %
   Investment securities
    63,737       19.1       58,211       20.1       57,881       21.4  
   Federal funds sold and overnight
        deposits
    45,579       13.7       14,086       4.9       14,829       5.5  
   Loans, net
    204,582       61.4       199,358       68.8       181,929       67.5  
   Premises and equipment
    611       0.2       643       0.2       787       0.3  
   Accrued interest and other assets
    9,203       2.7       9,081       3.2       6,909       2.6  
                                                 
      Total assets
  $ 333,237       100.0 %   $ 289,600       100.0 %   $ 269,615       100.0 %
                                                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
                                               
Deposits
                                               
   Demand and NOW deposits
  $ 102,442       30.7 %   $ 83,348       28.8 %   $ 70,154       26.0 %
   Savings deposits
    126,065       37.8       103,179       35.6       86,423       32.1  
   Time deposits
    76,339       22.9       76,286       26.4       90,322       33.5  
       Total deposits
    304,846       91.4       262,813       90.8       246,899       91.6  
Accrued interest and other liabilities
    4,320       1.3       4,576       1.6       2,146       0.8  
                                                 
       Total liabilities
    309,166       92.7       267,389       92.4       249,045       92.4  
                                                 
Stockholders’ equity:
                                               
   Preferred stock
    3,515       1.1       4,049       1.4       3,079       1.1  
   Common stock
    9,268       2.8       9,380       3.2       9,353       3.5  
   Retained earnings and other
         comprehensive income
     11,288       3.4        8,782        3.0       8,138         3.0  
       Total stockholders’ equity
    24,071       7.3       22,211       7.6       20,570        7.6  
                                                 
         Total liabilities and
            stockholders’ equity
  $ 333,237       100.0 %   $ 289,600       100.0 %   $ 269,615       100.0 %

Investment Portfolio

In order to maintain a reserve of readily marketable assets to meet the Bank’s liquidity and loan requirements, the Bank purchases United States Treasury securities and other investments.  Sales of “federal funds” (short-term loans to other banks) are regularly utilized.  Placement of funds in certificates of deposit with other financial institutions may be made as alternative investments pending utilization of funds for loans or other purposes.

Securities may be pledged to meet security requirements imposed as a condition for receipt of deposits of public funds and repurchase agreements.  At December 31, 2011, the Bank had 38 securities with a carrying value totaling $14,983,075 pledged for such purposes.

As of December 31, 2011, the Bank’s investment portfolio consisted of U.S. government and agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds, municipal securities, and money market mutual funds.  The Bank’s policy is to stagger the maturities of its investments to meet overall liquidity requirements of the Bank.  
 
 
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The following table summarizes the amounts and distribution of the Bank’s investment securities held as of December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009.
 
   
Investment Portfolio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
   
December 31, 2011
 
                               
   
Amortized
cost
   
Unrealized
gains
   
Unrealized
loss
   
Fair value
   
Yield
 
Available-for-sale securities
                             
U.S. government and agency securities
                             
Due within one year
  $ 500     $ 2     $ -     $ 502       1.49 %
Due after one to five years
    12,000       44       3       12,041       1.37  
Total U.S. govt. and agency securities
    12,500       46       3       12,543       1.37  
                                         
State and municipal securities
                                       
Due after one to five years
    499       5       -       504       5.10  
Due after five to ten years
    1,518       55       -       1,573       3.72  
Due after ten to fifteen years
    7,261       387       1       7,647       3.61  
Due beyond fifteen years
    3,637       251       -       3,888       3.69  
Total state and municipal securities
    12,915       698       1       13,612       3.70  
                                         
Corporate debt securities
                                       
Due within one year
    500       3       -       503       5.00  
Due after one to five years
    2,009       1       29       1,981       2.83  
Total corporate debt securities
    2,509       4       29       2,484       3.26  
                                         
Mortgage-backed securities
                                       
Due within one year
    2       -       -       2       5.26  
Due after one to five years
    376       9       -       385       3.63  
Due after five to ten years
    6,518       107       12       6,613       2.39  
Due after ten to fifteen years
    11,785       162       47       11,900       2.25  
Due beyond fifteen years
    7,935       137       106       7,966       3.15  
Total mortgage-backed securities
    26,616       415       165       26,866       2.57  
                                         
SBA loan pool
                                       
Due after one to five years
    130       3       -       133       4.63  
Due after ten to fifteen years
    1,101       120       -       1,221       5.09  
Total SBA loan pool
    1,231       123       -       1,354       5.04  
                                         
Preferred stocks
    -       -       -       -       0.00  
Total available-for-sale securities
  $ 55,771     $ 1,286     $ 198     $ 56,859       2.61 %
                                         

 
 
 
 
 
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Investment Portfolio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                               
   
December 31, 2010
 
                               
   
Amortized
cost
   
Unrealized
gains
   
Unrealized
loss
   
Fair value
   
Yield
 
Available-for-sale securities                              
 
  U.S. government and agency securities
                             
  Due after one to five years
  $ 10,750     $ 77     $ 36     $ 10,791       1.77 %
  Total U.S. govt. and agency securities
    10,750       77       36       10,791       1.77  
                                         
  State and municipal securities
                                       
  Due within one year
    497       -       -       497       0.85  
  Due after one to five years
    499       8       -       507       5.10  
  Due after five to ten years
    3,196       63       3       3,256       3.57  
  Due after ten to fifteen years
    5,294       17       108       5,203       3.90  
  Due beyond fifteen years
    2,121       7       25       2,103       4.10  
  Total state and municipal securities
    11,607       95       136       11,566       3.76  
                                         
  Corporate debt securities
                                       
  Due after one to five years
    1,003       21       2       1,022       3.65  
  Total corporate debt securities
    1,003       21       2       1,022       3.65  
                                         
  Mortgage-backed securities
                                       
  Due within one year
    1       -       -       1       5.65  
  Due after one to five years
    664       22       -       686       3.68  
  Due after five to ten years
    5,053       136       5       5,184       3.63  
  Due after ten to fifteen years
    8,127       145       45       8,227       3.12  
  Due beyond fifteen years
    7,181       150       122       7,209       3.80  
  Total mortgage-backed securities
    21,026       453       172       21,307       3.50  
                                         
  SBA loan pool
                                       
  Due after one to five years
    194       9       -       203       4.63  
  Due after five to ten years
    1,265       100       -       1,365       5.14  
  Total SBA loan pool
    1,459       109       -       1,568       5.07  
                                         
  Preferred stocks
    17       18       -       35       0.00  
  Total available-for-sale securities
  $ 45,862     $ 773     $ 346     $ 46,289       3.46 %
                                         
                                         
 
 
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Investment Portfolio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
   
December 31, 2009
 
                               
 
 
 
Amortized
cost
   
Unrealized
gains
   
Unrealized
loss
   
Fair value
   
Yield
 
                               
Available-for-sale securities                              
  U.S. government and agency securities                              
  Due after one to five years
  $ 15,723     $ 56     $ 12     $ 15,767       2.44 %
  Total U.S. govt. and agency securities
    15,723       56       12       15,767       2.44  
                                         
  State and municipal securities
                                       
  Due within one year
    498       19       -       517       5.39  
  Due after one to five years
    995       25       -       1,020       5.39  
  Due after five to ten years
    1,103       6       7       1,102       3.41  
  Due after ten to fifteen years
    4,434       49       20       4,463       3.88  
  Due beyond fifteen years
    2,947       61       8       3,000       4.18  
  Total state and municipal securities
    9,977       160       35       10,102       4.10  
                                         
  Corporate debt securities
                                       
  Due after one to five years
    509       27       -       536       5.00  
  Total corporate debt securities
    509       27       -       536       5.00  
                                         
  Mortgage-backed securities
                                       
  Due within one year
    110       1       -       111       3.60  
  Due after one to five years
    1,177       28       -       1,205       3.73  
  Due after five to ten years
    3,480       93       -       3,573       4.07  
  Due after ten to fifteen years
    9,052       108       41       9,119       3.95  
  Due beyond fifteen years
    7,953       93       212       7,834       4.14  
  Total mortgage-backed securities
    21,772       323       253       21,842       4.03  
                                         
  SBA loan pool
                                       
  Due after one to five years
      195       7       -       202       4.63  
  Due after five to ten years
    1,445       60       -       1,505       5.18  
  Total SBA loan pool
    1,640       67       -       1,707       5.11  
                                         
  Preferred stocks
    17       40       -       57       0.00  
  Total available-for-sale securities
  $ 49,638     $ 673     $ 300     $ 50,011       3.58 %
                                         
                                         

 
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Loan Portfolio

General  

The following table presents the Bank’s loan portfolio as of December 31, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007.
 
   LOAN PORTFOLIO
      (Dollars in thousands)
               
     
December 31, 2011
     
December 31, 2010
     
December 31, 2009
 
             
% Total 
               
% Total
              %Total   
     
Balance
      Loans         
Balance
     
Loans
     
Balance
     
Loans
 
                                                   
Commercial, financial and agricultural *
  $ 15,145       7.0 %     $ 13,568       6.6 %   $ 12,901       6.7 %
Real estate – construction and land development
    1,307       0.6         4,987       2.4       6,745       3.5  
Real estate – residential
    99,691       46.1         100,650       49.1       109,334       56.6  
Real estate – commercial
    39,723       18.4         31,294       15.3       28,721       14.9  
Municipal
    1,807       0.8         2,034       1.0       2,015       1.0  
Home equity
    48,485       22.5         47,746       23.4       29,075       15.0  
Consumer
    9,913       4.6         4,512       2.2       4,474       2.3  
                         
Total loans
    216,071       100.0 %       204,791       100.0 %     193,265       100.0 %
                         
Allowance for loan losses
    (2,469 )               (2,326 )             (2,211 )        
Deferred costs, net
    482                 327               250          
                         
Net loans
  $ 214,084               202,792             191,304          
                         
* - Includes term federal funds sold of $0 at 12/31/2011, $0 at 12/31/2010, and $0 at 12/31/2009.
 
   
December 31, 2008
   
December 31, 2007
 
   
Balance
   
% Total
Loans
   
Balance
   
% Total
Loans
 
                         
Commercial, financial and agricultural *
  $ 15,742       8.7 %   $ 16,585       10.0 %
Real estate – construction and land development
    8,871       4.9       10,756       6.5  
Real estate – residential
    126,042       70.1       113,629       68.7  
Real estate – commercial
    22,962       12.8       15,135       9.1  
Municipal
    2,082       1.2       1,916       1.2  
Consumer
    4,125       2.3       7,427       4.5  
                                 
Total loans
    179,824       100.0 %     165,448       100.0 %
                                 
Allowance for loan losses
    (2,017 )             (1,925 )        
Deferred costs, net
    267               242          
                                 
Net loans
  $ 178,074             $ 163,765          
                                 
* - Includes term federal funds sold of $2,000,000 at 12/31/2008 and $3,000,000 at 12/31/2007.
 

The Bank’s commercial loans are made for the purpose of providing working capital, financing the purchase of equipment, or for other business purposes.  Such loans include loans with maturities ranging from thirty days to two years and “term loans,” which are loans with maturities normally ranging from one to ten years.  Short-term business loans are generally intended to finance current transactions and typically provide for periodic principal payments, with interest payable monthly.  Term loans normally provide for fixed or floating interest rates, with monthly payments of both principal and interest.

The Bank’s construction loans are primarily interim loans made to finance the construction of commercial and single-family residential property.  These loans are typically short-term.  The Bank generally pre-qualifies construction loan borrowers for permanent “take-out” financing as a condition to making the construction loan.  The Bank occasionally will make loans for speculative housing construction or for acquisition and development of raw land.
 
 
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The Bank’s other real estate loans consist primarily of loans made based on the borrower’s cash flow and which are secured by deeds of trust on commercial and residential property to provide another source of repayment in the event of default.  It is the Bank’s policy to restrict real estate loans without credit enhancement to no more than 80% of the lower of the appraised value or the purchase price of the property depending on the type of property and its utilization.  The Bank offers both fixed and floating rate loans.  Maturities on such loans typically range from five to thirty years.  However, Small Business Administration (SBA) and certain other real estate loans easily sold in the secondary market are made for longer maturities.  The Bank has been designated an approved SBA lender.  The Bank’s SBA loans are categorized as commercial or real estate depending on the underlying collateral.  Also, the Bank has been approved as an originator of loans that can be sold to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, there were 94 loans sold with a total principal balance of $18,123,200 resulting in a gain for the Bank of $390,100.  During the year ended December 31, 2010, there were 71 loans sold with a total principal balance of $14,706,700 resulting in a total gain for the Bank of $226,600. During the year ended December 31, 2009, there were 21 loans sold with a total principal balance of $4,718,800 resulting in a total gain for the Bank of approximately $59,000.  During 2008 there were no loans sold.  During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Bank sold one loan with a total principal balance of approximately $268,000 resulting in a total net loss of $414 for the Bank.  

Consumer loans are made for the purpose of financing automobiles, various types of consumer goods, and other personal purposes.  Consumer loans generally provide for the monthly payment of principal and interest.  Most of the Bank’s consumer loans are secured by the personal property being purchased.

With certain exceptions, the Bank is permitted under applicable law to make related extensions of credit to any one borrowing entity up to 15% of the Bank’s capital and reserves.  An additional 10% is permitted under applicable law if the credit is fully secured by qualified collateral.  The Bank sells participations in its loans when necessary to stay within its lending limits.  As of December 31, 2011, these lending limits for the Bank were $4,429,354 and $7,382,257, respectively.

Loan Concentrations

The Bank does not have any significant concentrations in its loan portfolio by industry or group of industries.  As of December 31, 2011, approximately 86% of the Bank’s loans were secured by residential real property located in Connecticut.  As of December 31, 2010, approximately 71% of the Bank’s loans were secured by residential real property located in Connecticut.  

Loan Portfolio Maturities and Interest Rate Sensitivity  

 The following table summarizes the maturities and interest rate sensitivity of the Bank’s loan portfolio.


MATURITIES AND RATE SENSITIVITY OF LOANS
As of December 31, 2011
(In thousands)
 
     
One Year
     
Over One to
     
Over
           
     
or Less
     
Five Years
      Five Years        
Total
 
                                   
Commercial, financial and agricultural
  $ 6,349     $ 8,797     $ -       $ 15,146  
Real estate - construction and land development
    1,307       -       -         1,307  
Real estate – residential
    43,213       63,749       41,214         148,176  
Real estate – commercial
    36,869       190       2,664         39,723  
Municipal
    1,807       -       -         1,807  
Consumer
    3,868       6,044       -         9,912  
                Total loans
  $ 93,413     $ 78,780     $ 43,878       $ 216,071  
                                   
Loans with fixed interest rates
  $ 24,576     $ 68,544     $ 42,460       $ 135,580  
                                   
Loans with variable interest rates
    68,837       10,236       1,418         80,491  
Total loans
  $ 93,413     $ 78,780     $ 43,878       $ 216,071  
 
 
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The following table sets forth the Bank’s loan commitments, standby letters of credit, and unadvanced portions of loans at December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
 
  LOAN COMMITMENTS AND STANDBY LETTERS OF CREDIT  
  (In thousands)  
                   
   
12/31/11
   
12/31/10
   
12/31/09
 
                   
Commitments to originate loans
  $ 4,571     $ 2,701     $ 1,498  
Standby letters of credit
    293       233       337  
Unadvanced portion of loans:
                       
  Construction
    70       4,322       3,474  
  Commercial lines of credit
    8,059       7,858       7,744  
  Consumer
    674       735       701  
  Home  equity lines of credit      28,715       24,120       24,232  
  Commercial real estate, land
    -       -       -  
                         
  Total
  $ 42,382     $ 39,969     $ 37,986  
 
Non-Performing Assets
 
Interest on performing loans is accrued and taken into income daily.  Loans over 90 days past due are deemed “non-performing” and are placed on a nonaccrual status, unless the loan is well collateralized and in the process of collection.  Interest received on nonaccrual loans is credited to income only upon receipt and in certain circumstances may be applied to principal until the loan has been repaid in full, at which time the interest received is credited to income.  The Bank had 19 nonaccrual loans with a balance of approximately $2,306,000 as of December 31, 2011, 19 nonaccrual loans with a balance of approximately $2,300,000 as of December 31, 2010, 21 nonaccrual loans with a balance of approximately $3,200,000 as of December 31, 2009, 12 nonaccrual loans with a balance of approximately $561,000 as of December 31, 2008, and one nonaccrual loan with a balance of approximately $5,000 as of December 31, 2007.  Gross interest that would have been recorded if the nonaccrual loans had been current was approximately $137,000 for the year ended December 31, 2011, approximately $136,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010, approximately $77,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009, and approximately $26,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008.  For the year ended December 31, 2007, the gross interest that would have been recorded if the nonaccrual loans had been current was immaterial.
 
The amount of interest on nonaccrual loans included in net income was approximately $29,000 for the year ended December 31, 2011, approximately $61,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010, approximately $18,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009, and approximately $19,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008.  For the year ended December 31, 2007, the amount of interest on nonaccrual loans included in net income was immaterial.  As of December 31, 2011, the Bank had one loan of approximately $204,000 that was more than 90 days past due and still accruing interest.  As of December 31, 2010, the Bank had no loans more than 90 days past due and still accruing interest.  As of December 31, 2009, the Bank had two loans with a balance of approximately $202,000 that were more than 90 days past due and still accruing interest.  The Bank had four loans with a balance of approximately $90,000 as of December 31, 2008 and one loan with a balance of approximately $1,000 as of December 31, 2007 that were more than 90 days past due and still accruing interest.

When appropriate or necessary to protect the Bank’s interests, real estate taken as collateral on a loan may be taken by the Bank through foreclosure or a deed in lieu of foreclosure.  Real property acquired in this manner by the Bank is referred to as “other real estate owned” (“OREO”), and is carried on the books of the Bank as an asset, at the lesser of the Bank’s recorded investment or the fair value less estimated costs to sell.  As of December 31, 2011, the Bank held no OREO property.  As of December 31, 2010, there was $350,121 in OREO property held by the Bank.  As of December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007, there was no OREO held by the Bank.

A loan whose terms have been modified due to financial difficulties of a borrower is reported as a troubled debt restructure (“TDR”).  All TDR loans are placed on nonaccrual status until the loan qualifies for return to accrual status. Loans qualify for return to accrual status once they have demonstrated performance with the restructured terms of the loan agreement for a minimum of six months.  The Bank had two TDR loans at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 with an aggregate balance of approximately $570,000 and $408,000, respectively.  The Bank had no TDR loans at December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007.
 
 
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The risk of nonpayment of loans is an inherent feature of the banking business.  That risk varies with the type and purpose of the loan, the collateral which is utilized to secure payment, and ultimately, the credit worthiness of the borrower.  In order to minimize this credit risk, the Bank requires that most loans be approved by at least two officers, one of whom must be an executive officer.  Commercial loans greater than $500,000, as well as other loans in certain circumstances, must be approved by the Loan Committee of the Bank’s Board of Directors.

The Bank has an internal review process to verify credit quality and risk classifications.  In addition, the Bank also maintains a program of annual review of certain new and renewed loans by an outside loan review consultant.  Loans are graded from “pass” to “loss,” depending on credit quality, with “pass” representing loans that are fully satisfactory as additions to the Bank’s portfolio.  These are loans which involve a degree of risk that is not unwarranted given the favorable aspects of the credit and which exhibit both primary and secondary sources of repayment.  Classified loans identified in either review process are added to the Bank’s Internal Watchlist and an additional allowance for loan losses is established for such loans if appropriate.  Additionally, the Bank is examined regularly by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the State of Connecticut Department of Banking at which time a further review of the loan portfolio is conducted.

There were classified loans with a combined outstanding balance of $9,570,444 as of December 31, 2011; $6,588,642 as of December 31, 2010; $9,382,436 as of December 31, 2009; $5,944,355 as of December 31, 2008; and $4,157,400 as of December 31, 2007.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Bank maintains an allowance for loan losses to provide for potential losses in the loan portfolio.  Additions to the allowance are made by charges to operating expenses in the form of a provision for loan losses.  All loans that are judged to be uncollectable are charged against the allowance while any recoveries are credited to the allowance.  Management conducts a critical evaluation of the loan portfolio monthly.  This evaluation includes an assessment of the following factors:  the results of the Bank’s internal loan review, any external loan review, any regulatory examination, loan loss experience, estimated potential loss exposure on each credit, concentrations of credit, value of collateral, any known impairment in the borrower’s ability to repay, and present and prospective economic conditions.

The following table summarizes the Bank’s loan loss experience, transactions in the allowance for loan losses, and certain prominent ratios at or for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007.

   
At or For the Year
 Ended 12/31/11
   
At or For the Year
 Ended 12/31/10
 
             
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
           
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 2,326     $ 2,211  
Charge-offs:
               
     Commercial, financial and agricultural
    (297 )     (627 )
     Installment loans to individuals
    (61 )     (20 )
     Total charge-offs
    (358 )     (647 )
Recoveries:
               
     Commercial, financial and agricultural
    -       1  
     Installment loans to individuals
    6       6  
     Total recoveries
    6       7  
                 
Net loans (charged-off) recovered
    (352 )     (640 )
Provision for loan losses
    495       755  
Balance at end of period
  $ 2,469     $ 2,326  
                 
BALANCES
               
Average total loans
  $ 207,680     $ 202,181  
Total loans at end of period
    214,084       204,792  
                 
RATIOS
               
Allowance for loan losses to average loans
    1.19 %     1.15 %
Allowance for loan losses to loans at end of period
    1.15       1.14  

 
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At or For the Year
 Ended 12/31/09
   
At or For the Year
 Ended 12/31/08
 
             
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
           
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 2,017     $ 1,924  
Charge-offs:
               
     Commercial, financial and agricultural
    (226 )     (130 )
     Installment loans to individuals
    (132 )     (229 )
     Total charge-offs
    (358 )     (359 )
Recoveries:
               
     Commercial, financial and agricultural
    3       2  
     Installment loans to individuals
    2       -  
     Total recoveries
    5       2  
                 
Net loans (charged-off) recovered
    (353 )     (357 )
Provision for loan losses
    547       450  
Balance at end of period
  $ 2,211     $ 2,017  
                 
BALANCES
               
Average total loans
  $ 184,089     $ 173,168  
Total loans at end of period
    193,265       179,824  
                 
RATIOS
               
Allowance for loan losses to average loans
    1.20 %     1.17 %
Allowance for loan losses to loans at end of period
    1.14       1.12  


   
At or For the Year
 Ended 12/31/07
 
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
     
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 1,698  
Total charge-offs (installment loans to individuals)
    (24 )
Total recoveries (installment loans to individuals)
    -  
Net loans (charged-off) recovered
    (24 )
Provision for loan losses
    250  
         
Balance at end of period
 
  $ 1,924  
BALANCES
       
BALANCES
Average total loans
  $ 157,326  
Total loans at end of period
    165,448  
         
RATIOS
       
RATIOS
       
Allowance for loan losses to average loans
    1.22 %
Allowance for loan losses to loans at end of period
    1.16  

The following table summarizes the allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan type and the percent of loans in each category compared to total loans at December 31, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007.

 
ALLOCATION OF ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
(Dollars in thousands)
 
     
December 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
             
% of 
             
% of
             
% of
 
     
Allocation of 
      Loans by       
Allocation of 
     
Loans by
     
Allocation of 
     
Loans by
 
      Allowance       Category       Allowance      
Category
      Allowance      
Category
 
                                                 
Real estate - residential
  $ 1,093       68.6 %   $ 1,198       72.5 %   $ 1,229       71.6 %
Real estate -  commercial
    572       18.4       465       15.3       450       14.9  
Real estate – construction and land
    development
    22       0.6       68       2.4       106       3.5  
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    385       7.0       377       6.6       341       6.7  
Municipal
    37       0.8       34       1.0       38       1.0  
Consumer
    166       4.6       91       2.2       47       2.3  
Unallocated
    194       -       93       -       -       -  
                                                 
Total
  $ 2,469       100.0 %   $ 2,326       100.0 %   $ 2,211       100.0 %


 
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December 31, 2008
   
December 31, 2007
 
   
Allocation of Allowance
   
% of
Loans by
Category
   
Allocation of Allowance
   
% of
Loans by
Category
 
                         
Real estate - residential
  $ 639       70.1 %   $ 563       68.7 %
Real estate -  commercial
    823       12.8       316       9.1  
Real estate – construction and land
    development
    77       4.9       464       6.5  
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    345       8.8       363       10.0  
Municipal
    33       1.2       31       1.2  
Consumer
    100       2.2       188       4.5  
Unallocated
    -       -       -        -  
                                 
Total
  $ 2,017       100.0 %   $ 1,925       100.0 %

Deposits

Deposits are the Bank’s primary source of funds.  At December 31, 2011, the Bank had a deposit mix of 43% checking, 34% savings, and 23% certificates of deposit.  Thirty percent of the total deposits of $344.8 million were noninterest bearing at December 31, 2011.  At December 31, 2010, the Bank had a deposit mix of 34% checking, 37% savings, and 29% certificates of deposit.  Twenty-one percent of the total deposits of $269.3 million were noninterest bearing at December 31, 2010.  At December 31, 2011, $45.5 million of the Bank’s deposits were from public sources and at December 31, 2010, $35.6 million of the Bank’s deposits were from public sources.  The Bank’s net interest income is enhanced by its percentage of noninterest bearing deposits.

The Bank’s deposits are obtained from a cross-section of the communities it serves.  No material portion of the Bank’s deposits has been obtained from or is dependent upon any one person or industry.  The Bank’s business is not seasonal in nature.  The Bank accepts deposits in excess of $100,000 from customers.  Those deposits are priced to remain competitive.  Through the Promontory Interfinancial Network LLC’s Certificate of Deposit Accounts Registry Service (CDARS) program, the Bank has brokered deposits of $9,017,198 as of December 31, 2011, and $7,700,879 as of December 31, 2010.

The Bank is not dependent upon funds from sources outside the United States and has not made loans to any foreign entities.

The following table summarizes the distribution of average deposits and the average annualized rates paid for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

AVERAGE DEPOSITS
(Dollars in thousands)
 
     
For the Year Ended
   
For the Year Ended
   
For the Year Ended
 
     
December 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
     
Average
      Average       
Average 
      Average      
Average 
     
Average
 
      Balance       Rate       Balance        Rate       Balance      
Rate
 
                                                 
Demand deposits
  $ 63,027       0.00 %   $ 47,618       0.00 %   $ 37,484       0.00 %
NOW deposits
    39,415       0.09       35,729       0.11       32,670       0.11  
Savings deposits
    126,065       0.38       103,179       0.57       86,423       0.76  
Time deposits
    76,339       1.28       76,286       1.51       90,323       2.34  
                                                 
Total average deposits
  $ 304,846       0.53 %   $ 262,812       0.68 %   $ 246,900       1.14 %

 
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The following table indicates the maturity schedule for the Bank’s time deposits of $100,000 or more as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

SCHEDULED MATURITY OF TIME DEPOSITS OF $100,000 OR MORE
(Dollars in thousands)
 
    December 31, 2011   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009
          % of           % of           % of  
    Balance     Total     Balance     Total     Balance      Total  
                                     
Three months or less
  $ 12,881       37.2 %   $ 12,126       37.6 %   $ 14,342       41.4 %
Over three through six months
    8,168       23.6       6,166       19.1       6,984       20.1  
Over six through twelve months
    7,084       20.5       3,277       10.2       5,983       17.2  
Over twelve months
    6,468       18.7       10,673       33.1       7,369       21.3  
                                                 
      Total Time Deposits
  $ 34,601       100.0 %   $ 32,242       100.0 %   $ 34,678       100.0 %


Liquidity and Asset-Liability Management

Liquidity management for banks requires that funds always be available to pay anticipated deposit withdrawals and maturing financial obligations promptly and fully in accordance with their terms.  The balance of the funds required is generally provided by payments on loans, sale of loans, liquidation of assets, borrowings, and the acquisition of additional deposit liabilities.

One method banks utilize for acquiring additional liabilities is through the acceptance of “brokered deposits” (defined to include not only deposits received through deposit brokers but also deposits bearing interest in excess of 75 basis points over market rates), typically attracting large certificates of deposit at high interest rates.  The Company is a member of Promontory Interfinancial Network LLC’s Certificate of Deposit Accounts Registry Service (CDARS).  This allows the Company to offer its customers FDIC insurance on deposits in excess of $250,000, which reflects the deposit insurance limits in effect on the report date, by placing the deposits in the CDARS network.  Accounts placed in this manner are considered brokered deposits.  As of December 31, 2011, the Company had $9,017,198 of deposits in the CDARS network compared to $7,700,879 of deposits in the CDARS network as of December 31, 2010.  The Company had no other brokered deposits as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Liquidity of a financial institution, such as a bank, is measured based on its ability to have liquid assets sufficient to meet its short term obligations.  The net sum of liquid assets less anticipated current obligations represents the basic liquidity surplus of the Company.  The Company maintains a portion of its funds in cash deposits in other banks, federal funds sold, and available-for-sale securities to meet its obligations for anticipated depositors’ demands in the near future.  As of December 31, 2011, the Company held $86.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, net of required FRB reserves of $5.3 million, and $41.9 million in available-for-sale securities, net of pledged investments of $15.0 million, for total liquid assets of $128.5 million.  As of December 31, 2011, the Company’s anticipated short term liability obligations were $44.0 million, which resulted in a basic liquidity surplus of $84.5 million that represented 22% of total assets.  As of December 31, 2010, the Company’s held $29.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, net of required FRB reserves of $1.0 million, and $29.7 million in available-for-sale securities, net of pledged investments of $16.6 million, for total liquid assets of $59.6 million.  As of December 31, 2010, the Company’s anticipated short term liability obligations were $35.1 million, which resulted in a basic surplus of $24.5 million that represented 8% of total assets.

The careful planning of asset and liability maturities and the matching of interest rates to correspond with these   maturities is an integral part of the active management of an institution’s net yield.  To the extent maturities of assets and liabilities do not match in a changing interest rate environment, net yields may be affected.  Even with perfectly matched  repricing of assets and liabilities, risks remain in the form of prepayment of assets, timing lags in adjusting certain assets and liabilities that have varying sensitivities to market interest rates and basis risk.  In its overall attempt to match assets and liabilities, management takes into account rates and maturities offered in connection with its certificates of deposit and provides for the extension of variable rate loans to borrowers.  The Company has generally been able to control its exposure to changing interest rates by maintaining floating interest rate loans, shorter term investments, and a majority of its time certificates of deposit with relatively short maturities.
 
 
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The table below sets forth the interest rate sensitivity of the Bank’s interest-sensitive assets and interest-sensitive liabilities as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, using the interest rate sensitivity gap ratio.  For the purposes of the following table, an asset or liability is considered rate-sensitive within a specified period when it can be repriced or matures within its contractual terms.


INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY
(Dollars in thousands)
 
    December 31, 2011  
    Due within     Due in     Due after One     Due after        
    Three     Three to Twelve       Year  to Five     Five        
    Months     Months     Years     Years     Total  
                               
Rate sensitive assets
                             
  Federal funds sold and overnight
         Deposits
  $ 2,024     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 2,024  
  Available-for-sale securities
    7,315       10,312       21,977       17,255       56,859  
  Total loans
    72,145       21,268       78,780       43,878       216,071  
      Total
  $ 81,484     $ 31,580     $ 100,757     $ 61,133     $ 274,954  
                                         
Rate sensitive liabilities
                                       
  NOW deposits
  $ 2,269     $ -     $ -     $ 43,112     $ 45,381  
  Savings deposits
    80,969       -       -       37,968       118,937  
  Time deposits
    21,218       38,587       16,876       -       76,681  
  Securities sold under agreements to
       repurchase
    3,548       -       -       -       3,548  
  FHLB advances
    -       -       -       -       -  
      Total
  $ 108,004     $ 38,587     $ 16,876     $ 81,080     $ 244,547  
                                         
Interest rate sensitivity gap
    (26,520 )     (7,007 )     83,881       (19,947 )   $ 30,407  
Cumulative gap
  $ (26,520 )   $ (33,527 )   $ 50,354     $ 30,407          
                                         
Cumulative gap ratio to total assets
    (7 )%     (9 )%     13 %     8 %        
 
 
     December 31, 2010  
    Due within     Due in     Due after One     Due after        
    Three     Three to Twelve     Year  to Five     Five        
    Months     Months     Years     Years     Total  
                               
Rate sensitive assets
                             
    Federal funds sold and overnight deposits
  $ 2,787     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 2,787  
  Available-for-sale securities
    2,109       13,541       16,409       14,230       46,289  
  Total loans
    62,256       20,195       76,464       45,876       204,791  
      Total
  $ 67,152     $ 33,736     $ 92,873     $ 60,106     $ 253,867  
                                         
Rate sensitive liabilities
                                       
  NOW deposits
  $ 1,800     $ -     $ -     $ 34,190     $ 35,990  
  Savings deposits
    69,053       -       -       31,165       100,218  
  Time deposits
    23,508       32,156       22,068       -       77,732  
  Securities sold under agreements to
       repurchase
     3,235        -        -        -        3,235  
      Total
  $ 97,596     $ 32,156     $ 22,068     $ 65,355     $ 217,175  
                                         
Interest rate sensitivity gap
    (30,444 )     1,580       70,805       (5,249 )   $ 36,692  
Cumulative gap
  $ (30,444 )   $ (28,864 )   $ 41,941     $ 36,692          
                                         
Cumulative gap ratio to total assets
    (10 )%     (10 )%     14 %     12 %        

 
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INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY
(Dollars in thousands)
 
    December 31, 2009  
    Due within     Due in     Due after One     Due after        
    Three     Three to Twelve     Year  to Five     Five        
    Months     Months     Years     Years     Total  
                               
Rate sensitive assets
                             
    Federal funds sold and overnight deposits
  $ 4,916     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 4,916  
  Available-for-sale securities
    5,334       15,943       18,458       10,276       50,011  
  Total loans
    60,116       22,411       68,026       42,712       193,265  
  Total
  $ 70,366     $ 38,354     $ 86,484     $ 52,988     $ 248,192  
                                         
Rate sensitive liabilities
                                       
  NOW deposits
  $ 1,751     $ -     $ -     $ 33,262     $ 35,013  
  Savings deposits
    59,814       -       -       29,655       89,469  
  Time deposits
    26,534       38,805       16,738       -       82,077  
     Securities sold under agreements to
                                       
  repurchase
     913       -       -       -       913  
        Total
  $ 89,012     $ 38,805     $ 16,738     $ 62,917     $ 207,472  
                                         
Interest rate sensitivity gap
    (18,646 )     (451 )     69,746       (9,929 )   $ 40,720  
Cumulative gap
  $ (18, 646 )   $ (19,097 )   $ 50,649     $ 40,720          
                                         
Cumulative gap ratio to total assets
    (7 )%     (7 )%     19 %     15 %        
                                         
                                         
                                         
 
Since interest rate changes do not affect all categories of assets and liabilities equally or simultaneously, a cumulative gap analysis alone cannot be used to evaluate the Bank’s interest rate sensitivity position.  To supplement traditional gap analysis, the Bank performs simulation modeling to estimate the potential effects of changing interest rates.  This process allows the Bank to explore complex relationships among repricing assets and liabilities over time in various interest rate environments.

The Company’s Executive Committee meets at least quarterly to monitor the Bank’s investments and liquidity needs and to oversee its asset-liability management.  Between meetings of the Executive Committee, management oversees the Bank’s liquidity.

Capital Reserve
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (“FDICIA”) defines specific capital categories based upon an institution’s capital ratios.  The capital categories, in declining order, are: (i) “well capitalized”; (ii) “adequately capitalized”; (iii) “under-capitalized”; (iv) “significantly under-capitalized”; and (v) “critically under-capitalized”.  Under FDICIA and the FDIC’s prompt corrective action rules, the FDIC may take any one or more of the following actions against an “under-capitalized” bank:  restrict dividends and management fees, restrict asset growth, and prohibit new acquisitions, new branches or new lines of business without prior FDIC approval.  If a bank is “significantly under-capitalized”, the FDIC may also require the bank to raise capital, restrict interest rates a bank may pay on deposits, require a reduction in assets, restrict any activities that might cause risk to the bank, require improved management, prohibit the acceptance of deposits from correspondent banks, and restrict compensation to any senior executive officer.  When a bank becomes “critically under-capitalized” (i.e., the ratio of tangible equity to total assets is equal to or less than 2%), the FDIC must, within 90 days thereafter, appoint a receiver for the bank or take such action as the FDIC determines would better achieve the purposes of the law.  Even where such other action is taken, the FDIC generally must appoint a receiver for a bank if the bank remains “critically under-capitalized” during the calendar quarter beginning 270 days after the date on which the bank became “critically under-capitalized”.
 
 
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The regulations implementing these provisions of FDICIA provide that a bank will be classified as “well capitalized” if it (i) has a Tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 5%, (ii) has a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 6%, (iii) has a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 10%, and (iv) meets certain other requirements. A bank will be classified as “adequately capitalized” if it (i) has a Tier 1 leverage ratio of (a) at least 4%, or (b) at least 3% if the bank was rated 1 in its most recent examination and is not experiencing or anticipating significant growth, (ii) has a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 4%, (iii) has a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 8%, and (iv) does not meet the definition of “well capitalized.” A bank will be classified as “undercapitalized” if it (i) has a Tier 1 leverage ratio of (a) less than 4%, or (b) less than 3% if the bank was rated 1 in its most recent examination and is not experiencing or anticipating significant growth, (ii) has a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 4%, or (iii) has a total risk-based capital ratio of less than 8%. A bank will be classified as “significantly undercapitalized” if it (i) has a Tier 1 leverage ratio of less than 3%, (ii) has a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 3%, or (iii) has a total risk-based capital ratio of less than 6%. An institution will be classified as “critically undercapitalized” if it has a tangible equity to total assets ratio that is equal to or less than 2%. An insured depository institution may be deemed to be in a lower capitalization category if the FDIC has determined (i) that the insured depository institution is in unsafe or unsound condition or (ii) that, in the most recent examination of the insured depository institution, the insured depository institution received and has not corrected a less-than-satisfactory rating for any of the categories of asset quality, management, earnings, or liquidity.

As of December 31, 2011, the most recent notification from the FDIC categorized the Bank as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  To be categorized as “well capitalized,” the Bank must maintain minimum Tier 1 leverage, Tier 1 risk-based and total risk-based ratios as set forth in the table below.  Management of the Bank believes there are no conditions that have changed the Bank’s category since December 31, 2011.

At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Bank’s capital exceeded all minimum regulatory requirements and the Bank was considered to be “well capitalized” as defined in the regulations issued by the FDIC.

   
Actual
12/31/11
 
Actual
12/31/10
 
Actual
12/31/09
 
Well-
Capitalized
Bank:
                       
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)
    7.46 %     7.00 %     7.35 %     5.00 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)
    13.19 %     11.41 %     12.71 %     6.00 %
Total capital (to risk weighted assets)
    14.44 %     12.66 %     13.97 %     10.00 %

Inflation

The impact of inflation on financial institutions may differ significantly from the impact exerted on other companies.  Banks, as financial intermediaries, have numerous assets and liabilities that may move in concert with inflation, both as to interest rates and as to value.  This is especially true for companies with a high percentage of interest-rate-sensitive assets and liabilities, such as a bank.  Banks seek to reduce the impact of inflation by managing the interest-rate-sensitivity gap.  The Company attempts to manage its interest-rate-sensitivity gap and to structure its mix of financial instruments in order to minimize the potential adverse effects of inflation or other market forces on its net interest income and, therefore, its earnings and capital.

Financial institutions are also affected by inflation’s impact on non-interest expenses such as salaries and occupancy expenses.  From 1992 through December 31, 2011, inflation has remained relatively stable due primarily to continuous management of the money supply by the Federal Reserve.  Based on the Company’s interest-rate-sensitivity position, the Company may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates in the short term.  As such, the management of the money supply by the Federal Reserve to control the rate of inflation has an indirect impact on the earnings of the Company.  Also, changes in interest rates may have a corresponding impact on the ability of borrowers to repay loans with the Company.

Options Outstanding

The Company previously issued options to purchase shares of its common stock under the SBT Bancorp 1998 Stock Plan (the “1998 Plan”).  As of March 20, 2012, there were options outstanding to purchase an aggregate of 31,500 shares of the Company’s authorized but unissued common stock at a price of between $15.65 and $31.50 per share and which will expire between the years 2012 and 2017. The 1998 Plan expired in March 2008.
 
 
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Following shareholder approval in 2011, the Company established the SBT Bancorp, Inc. 2011 Stock Award and Option Plan (the “2011 Plan”), effective June 1, 2011, to provide stock awards and options to employees, officers and directors of the Company in order to attract them to the Company, give them a proprietary interest in the Company, and to encourage them to remain in the employ or service of the Company.  The maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be delivered pursuant to awards or options under the 2011 Plan is 100,000 shares.  As of March 28, 2012, 11,620 shares of restricted stock have been granted to directors and officers of the Bank and the remaining number of shares and options to be granted under the 2011 Plan was 88,380. The 2011 Plan will expire on March 16, 2021.

During 2011, the Company granted 11,620 shares of restricted stock with an award value of $234,929, or $20.22 per share.  The restricted shares vest over a three year period.  During 2011, the Company recognized compensation expense related to the restricted shares awarded in the amount of $28,748.  Of the 11,620 shares of restricted stock that were granted in 2011, 414 shares were forfeited prior to vesting.

A summary of the status of the Company’s equity plans as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and changes during the years ended on such dates is presented below:

     2011      2010  
         
Weighted-Average
        Weighted-Average
Fixed Options
 
Shares
   
Exercise Price
 
Shares
 
Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year
    49,875     $ 30.21       51,189     $ 30.33  
Granted
    -       -       -       -  
Exercised
    -       -       -       -  
Forfeited
    (17,064 )     30.48       (1,314 )     34.90  
Outstanding at end of year
    32,811       30.07       49,875       30.21  
                                 
Options exercisable at year-end
    32,811       30.07       49,875       30.21  
Weighted-average fair value of
                               
  options granted during the year                                
    N/A               N/A          

The following table summarizes information about fixed stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2011:
 
Options Outstanding and Exercisable  
           
Weighted-Average
           
     
Number
 
Remaining
 
Number
     
Exercise Price
   
Outstanding
 
Contractual Life
 
Exercisable
 
Exercise Price
                           
$ 15.65       1,311       1.2       1,311     $ 15.65  
  31.50       21,000       5.0       21,000       31.50  
  29.00       10,500       5.5       10,500       29.00  
  30.07       32,811       5.0       32,811       30.07  

As of December 31, 2011, compensation costs related to share-based arrangements granted under the Company’s equity plans have been fully recognized.  The total value of shares that vested during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $ 0 and $9,467, respectively.
 
 
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The Board of Directors and Stockholders
SBT Bancorp, Inc.
Simsbury, Connecticut

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of SBT Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended.  These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement.  The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting.  Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of SBT Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 
Co. Signature
SHATSWELL, MacLEOD & COMPANY, P.C.

West Peabody, Massachusetts
March 23, 2012
 
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SBT BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

December 31, 2011 and 2010
 
ASSETS
 
2011
 
2010
Cash and due from banks
  $ 19,217,376     $ 7,164,252  
Interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and Federal Home Loan Bank
    65,292,509       12,577,125  
Money market mutual funds
    5,346,422       8,342,967  
Federal funds sold
    2,024,000       2,787,000  
Cash and cash equivalents
    91,880,307       30,871,344  
Interest-bearing time deposits with other banks
    4,727,801       5,963,426  
Investments in available-for-sale securities
    56,859,126       46,289,197  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
    659,600       659,600  
Loans held for sale
    -       -  
                 
Loans outstanding
    216,552,906       205,118,164  
Less allowance for loan losses
    2,469,450       2,325,687  
Loans, net
    214,083,456       202,792,477  
Premises and equipment
    679,080       561,713  
Accrued interest receivable
    964,093       904,896  
Other real estate owned
    -       350,121  
Bank owned life insurance
    4,172,744       4,013,099  
Other assets
    3,012,872       3,160,718  
Total assets
  $ 377,039,079     $ 295,566,591  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Deposits:                
Demand deposits
  $ 103,778,389     $ 55,338,463  
Savings and NOW deposits
    164,318,008       136,208,224  
Time deposits
    76,681,069       77,732,339  
Total deposits
    344,777,466       269,279,026  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    3,547,736       3,235,083  
Other liabilities
    1,270,475       1,085,121  
Total liabilities
    349,595,677       273,599,230  
Stockholders' equity:
               
Preferred stock, fixed rate cumulative perpetual, Series A, no par;
4,000 shares issued in 2010; liquidation value of $1,000 per share
    -       3,850,500  
Preferred stock, fixed rate cumulative perpetual, Series B, no par;
200 shares issued in 2010; liquidation value of $1,000 per share
    -       219,500  
Preferred stock, senior non-cumulative perpetual, Series C, no par; 9,000
shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011; liquidation value
of $1,000 per share
    8,952,124       -  
Common stock, no par value; authorized 2,000,000 shares; issued
and outstanding 876,808 shares and 876,394 shares, respectively, in
2011 and 864,976 shares and 864,976 shares, respectively, in 2010
    9,620,201       9,381,535  
Retained earnings
    8,360,044       8,255,217  
Treasury stock, 414 shares
    (7,351 )     -  
Unearned compensation restricted stock awards
    (198,830 )     -  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    717,214       260,609  
Total stockholders' equity
    27,443,402       21,967,361  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 377,039,079     $ 295,566,591  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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SBT BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Years Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
 
   
2011
 
2010
Interest and dividend income:                
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 9,975,186     $ 10,227,783  
Interest on debt securities:
               
Taxable
    991,904       1,120,003  
Tax-exempt
    450,097       455,493  
Dividends
    8,719       6,157  
Other interest
    284,542       221,621  
Total interest and dividend income
    11,710,448       12,031,057  
Interest expense:                
Interest on deposits
    1,488,948       1,773,383  
Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    -       175  
Interest on securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    28,010       39,970  
Total interest expense
    1,516,958       1,813,528  
Net interest and dividend income
    10,193,490       10,217,529  
Provision for loan losses
    495,000       755,000  
Net interest and dividend income after provision for loan losses
    9,698,490       9,462,529  
Noninterest income:                
Service charges on deposit accounts
    510,604       523,770  
Gain on sale of investments
    445,338       -  
Gain on sale of mortgages
    427,451       226,580  
Investment services fees and commissions
    178,204       114,046  
Other service charges and fees
    650,914       760,549  
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies
    159,645       167,016  
Other income
    9,259       8,820  
Total noninterest income
    2,381,415       1,800,781  
Noninterest expense:                
Salaries and employee benefits
    5,622,792       4,818,836  
Occupancy expense
    1,097,570       1,133,024  
Equipment expense
    254,560       287,414  
Loss on sale of other real estate owned
    27,659       -  
Professional fees
    752,772       722,772  
Advertising and promotions
    490,086       407,944  
Forms and supplies
    186,668       146,103  
Correspondent charges
    311,827       290,468  
FDIC assessment
    360,554       402,837  
Postage
    82,276       97,779  
Directors’ fees
    197,439       146,233  
Data processing
    446,027       394,585  
Other expense
    924,296       906,512  
Total noninterest expense
    10,754,526       9,754,507  
Income before income tax expense
    1,325,379       1,508,803  
Income tax expense
    415,849       362,094  
Net income
  $ 909,530     $ 1,146,709  
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 549,955     $ 888,709  
Earnings per common share
  $ 0.64     $ 1.03  
Earnings per common share, assuming dilution
  $ 0.63     $ 1.03  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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SBT BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Years Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
 
                                                   
Unearned
 
Accumulated
       
                                                   
Compensation
 
Other
       
    Preferred Stock   Common  
Retained
 
Treasury
 
Restricted Stock
 
Comprehensive
       
   
Series A
 
Series B
  Series C   Stock  
Earnings
 
Stock
 
Awards
 
Income
 
Total
Balance, December 31, 2009
  $ 3,804,500     $ 225,500     $ -     $ 9,372,068     $ 7,781,696     $ -     $ -     $ 227,814     $ 21,411,578  
Comprehensive income:
                                                                       
Net income
    -       -       -       -       1,146,709               -       -       -  
Net change in unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax effect
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       32,795       -  
Comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       1,179,504  
Preferred stock dividends
    -       -       -       -       (218,000 )     -       -       -       (218,000 )
Preferred stock amortization (accretion)
    46,000       (6,000 )     -       -       (40,000 )     -       -       -       -  
Stock based compensation
    -       -       -       9,467       -       -       -       -       9,467  
Dividends declared common stock ($0.48 per share)
    -       -       -       -       (415,188 )     -       -       -       (415,188 )
Balance, December 31, 2010
    3,850,500       219,500       -       9,381,535       8,255,217       -       -       260,609       21,967,361  
Comprehensive income:
                                                                       
Net income
    -       -               -       909,530       -       -       -       -  
Net change in unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax effect
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       456,605       -  
Comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       1,366,135  
Preferred stock dividends
    -       -       -       -       (252,137 )     -       -       -       (252,137 )
Preferred stock amortization (accretion)
    149,500       (19,500 )     4,688       -       (134,688 )     -       -       -       -  
Stock based compensation
    -       -       -       -       -       -       28,748       -       28,748  
Forfeiture – restricted stock award
    -       -       -       -       50       (7,351 )     7,351       -       50  
Restricted stock awards
    -       -       -       234,929       -       -       (234,929 )     -       -  
Preferred stock redeemed
    (4,000,000 )     (200,000 )     -       -       -       -       -       -       (4,200,000 )
Preferred stock issued, net of issuance costs
   
-
      -       8,947,436       -       -       -       -       -      
8,947,436
 
Common stock issued
   
-
      -       -      
3,737
      -       -       -       -      
3,737
 
Dividends declared common stock ($.48 per share)
   
-
 
      -       -       -      
(417,928
)     -       -       -       (417,928 )
Balance, December 31, 2011
  $
-
      -     $ 8,952,124     9,620,201     $ 8,360,044     $ (7,351 )   $ (198,830 )   $ 717,214    
27,443,402
 
 
 
 
 
Reclassification disclosure for the years ended December 31:
 
2011
 
2010
Net unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities
  $ 1,105,148     $ 53,719  
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains losses in net income
    (445,338 )     -  
Other comprehensive income before income tax effect
    659,810       53,719  
Income tax expense
    (203,205 )     (20,924 )
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
  $ 456,605     $ 32,795  
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 consists of net unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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SBT BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
 
   
2011
 
2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income
  $ 909,530     $ 1,146,709  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used in) by operating activities:
               
Interest capitalized on interest-bearing time deposits with other banks
    (173,192 )     (189,772 )
Amortization of securities, net
    225,274       192,264  
Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
    (445,338 )     -  
Change in deferred loan costs, net
    (155,058 )     (76,917 )
Provision for loan losses
    495,000       755,000  
Loss on sale of other real estate owned
    27,659       -  
Depreciation and amortization
    216,013       229,536  
Accretion on impairment of operating lease
    (44,245 )     (44,246 )
(Increase) decrease in other assets
    (13,658 )     363,274  
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable
    (59,197 )     72,454  
(Increase) decrease in taxes receivable
    (828,981 )     164,094  
Deferred income tax expense
    827,830       -  
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
    (159,645 )     (167,016 )
Stock based compensation
    28,748       9,467  
Increase in other liabilities
    236,147       159,936  
(Decrease) increase in interest payable
    (9,237 )     967  
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    1,077,650       2,615,750  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Maturities and redemptions of interest-bearing time deposits with other banks
    1,408,817       -  
Purchases of interest-bearing time deposits with other banks
    -       (285,617 )
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
    (36,465,422 )     (18,775,486 )
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities
    18,500,893       22,359,060  
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
    8,274,474       -  
Loan originations and principal collections, net
    (263,700 )     (10,011,392 )
Loans purchased
    (11,090,454 )     (2,511,917 )
Recoveries of loans previously charged off
    5,633       6,147  
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
    40,062       -  
Capital expenditures
    (373,930 )     (108,100 )
Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    -       (28,900 )
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (19,963,627 )     (9,356,205 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Net increase in demand deposits, NOW and savings accounts
    76,549,710       23,177,625  
Decrease in time deposits
    (1,051,270 )     (4,344,281 )
Net increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    312,653       2,322,234  
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
    9,000,000       -  
Preferred stock issuance costs
    (52,564 )     -  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    3,737       -  
Redemption of preferred stock – Series A and B
    (4,200,000 )     -  
Dividends paid - preferred stock
    (252,137 )     (218,000 )
Dividends paid - common stock
    (415,189 )     (415,188 )
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    79,894,940       20,522,390  
 
 
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SBT BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

(continued)
 
   
2011
 
2010
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    61,008,963       13,781,935  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    30,871,344       17,089,409  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
  $ 91,880,307     $ 30,871,344  
Supplemental disclosures:
               
Interest paid
  $ 1,526,195     $ 1,812,561  
Income taxes paid
    417,000       198,000  
Loans transferred to other real estate owned
    -       350,121  
Loan originated to finance sale of other real estate owned
    282,400       -  
Increase in common stock dividends held in escrow
    2,689       -  
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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SBT BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

NOTE 1 - NATURE OF OPERATIONS

On March 2, 2006, The Simsbury Bank & Trust Company, Inc. (the “Bank”) reorganized into a holding company structure.  As a result, the Bank became a wholly-owned subsidiary of SBT Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and each outstanding share of common stock of the Bank was converted into the right to receive one share of the common stock, no par value, of the Company.  The Company files reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

The Bank is a state chartered bank which was incorporated on April 28, 1992 and is headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut.  The Bank commenced operations on March 31, 1995 engaging principally in the business of attracting deposits from the general public and investing those deposits in securities, residential and commercial real estate, consumer and small business loans.

NOTE 2 - ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company and its subsidiary conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and predominant practices within the banking industry.  The consolidated financial statements of the Company were prepared using the accrual basis of accounting.  The significant accounting policies of the Company are summarized below to assist the reader in better understanding the consolidated financial statements and other data contained herein.

USE OF ESTIMATES:

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION:

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary the Bank and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, SBT Investment Services, Inc. and NERE Holdings, Inc.  SBT Investment Services, Inc. was established solely for the purpose of providing investment products, financial advice and services to its clients and the community.  NERE Holdings, Inc. was established to hold real estate. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash items, due from banks, Federal Home Loan Bank interest-bearing demand and overnight deposits, Federal Reserve Bank interest-bearing demand deposits, money market mutual funds and federal funds sold.

Cash and due from banks as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 includes $5,475,000 and $4,070,000, respectively, which is subject to withdrawals and usage restrictions to satisfy the reserve requirements of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and Bankers’ Bank Northeast.

 
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SECURITIES:

Investments in debt securities are adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts computed so as to approximate the interest method.  Gains or losses on sales of investment securities are computed on a specific identification basis.

The Company classifies debt and equity securities into one of three categories:  held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading.  These security classifications may be modified after acquisition only under certain specified conditions.  In general, securities may be classified as held-to-maturity only if the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity.  Trading securities are defined as those bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term.  All other securities must be classified as available-for-sale.
 
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Held-to-maturity securities are measured at amortized cost in the consolidated balance sheets.  Unrealized holding gains and losses are not included in earnings, or in a separate component of capital.  They are merely disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
   
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Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets.  Unrealized holding gains and losses are not included in earnings but are reported as a net amount (less expected tax) in a separate component of capital until realized.
   
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Trading securities are carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets.  Unrealized holding gains and losses for trading securities are included in earnings.
 
For any debt security with a fair value less than its amortized cost basis, the Company will determine whether it has the intent to sell the debt security or whether it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the debt security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis.  If either condition is met, the Company will recognize a full impairment charge to earnings.  For all other debt securities that are considered other-than-temporarily impaired and do not meet either condition, the credit loss portion of impairment will be recognized in earnings as realized losses.  The other-than-temporary impairment related to all other factors will be recorded in other comprehensive income.

Declines in marketable equity securities below their cost that are deemed other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses.

As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), the Company is required to invest in $100 par value stock of FHLB.  The FHLB capital structure mandates that members must own stock as determined by their Total Stock Investment Requirement which is the sum of a member’s Membership Stock Investment Requirement and Activity-Based Stock Investment Requirement.  The Membership Stock Investment Requirement is calculated as 0.35% of member’s Stock Investment Base, subject to a minimum investment of $10,000 and a maximum investment of $25,000,000.  The Stock Investment Base is an amount calculated based on certain assets held by a member that are reflected on call reports submitted to applicable regulatory authorities.  The Activity-Based Stock Investment Requirement is calculated as 4.5% of a member’s outstanding principal balances of FHLB advances plus a percentage of advance commitments, 4.5% of standby letters of credit issued by the FHLB and 4.5% of the value of intermediated derivative contracts.  Management evaluates the Company’s investment in FHLB of Boston stock for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such evaluation.  Based on its most recent analysis of the FHLB of Boston as of December 31, 2011 management deems its investment in FHLB of Boston stock to be not other-than-temporarily impaired.

On December 8, 2008, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston announced a moratorium on the repurchase of excess stock held by its members.  The moratorium will remain in effect indefinitely.

LOANS HELD-FOR-SALE:

Loans held-for-sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate.  Net unrealized losses are provided for in a valuation allowance by charges to operations.  Interest income on mortgages held-for-sale is accrued currently and classified as interest on loans.
 
 
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LOANS:

Loans receivable that management has the intent and ability to hold until maturity or payoff, are reported at their outstanding principal balances adjusted for amounts due to borrowers on unadvanced loans, any charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses and any deferred fees or costs on originated loans, or unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans.

Interest on loans is recognized on a simple interest basis.

Loan origination and commitment fees and certain direct origination costs are deferred, and the net amount amortized as an adjustment of the related loan's yield.  The Company is amortizing these amounts over the contractual life of the related loans.

Residential real estate loans are generally placed on nonaccrual when reaching 90 days past due or in process of foreclosure.  All closed-end consumer loans 90 days or more past due and any equity line in the process of foreclosure are placed on nonaccrual status.  Secured consumer loans are written down to realizable value and unsecured consumer loans are charged-off upon reaching 120 or 180 days past due depending on the type of loan.  Commercial real estate loans and commercial business loans and leases which are 90 days or more past due are generally placed on nonaccrual status, unless secured by sufficient cash or other assets immediately convertible to cash.  When a loan has been placed on nonaccrual status, previously accrued and uncollected interest is reversed against interest on loans.  A loan can be returned to accrual status when collectability of principal is reasonably assured and the loan has performed for a period of time, generally six months.

Cash receipts of interest income on impaired loans are credited to principal to the extent necessary to eliminate doubt as to the collectability of the net carrying amount of the loan.  Some or all of the cash receipts of interest income on impaired loans is recognized as interest income if the remaining net carrying amount of the loan is deemed to be fully collectible.  When recognition of interest income on an impaired loan on a cash basis is appropriate, the amount of income that is recognized is limited to that which would have been accrued on the net carrying amount of the loan at the contractual interest rate.  Any cash interest payments received in excess of the limit and not applied to reduce the net carrying amount of the loan are recorded as recoveries of charge-offs until the charge-offs are fully recovered.

The Company has certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income with an acceptable level of risk.  Management reviews and approves these policies and procedures on an annual basis.  A reporting system is in place which provides management with frequent reports related to loan quality, loan production, loan delinquencies and non-performing or potential problem loans.

Commercial and industrial loans are underwritten after evaluating historical and projected profitability and cash flow to determine the borrower’s ability to repay their obligation as agreed.  Underwriting standards are designed to promote relationship banking rather than transactional banking.  Commercial and industrial loans are made primarily based on the identified cash flow of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral supporting the loan facility.  The cash flow of the borrower may not be as expected and the collateral supporting the loan may fluctuate in value.  Most commercial and industrial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets such as accounts receivable and inventory and may incorporate a personal guarantee. Some loans may be made on an unsecured basis.  In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent upon the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.

Commercial real estate loans are subject to the underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial and industrial loans, in addition to those underwriting standards for real estate loans.  These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow dependent and secondarily as loans secured by real estate.  Commercial real estate lending typically involves higher principal balances and longer repayment periods.  Repayment of these loans is generally dependent upon the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the principal business conducted on the property securing the loan.  Commercial real estate loans may be adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or the economy in general.  The properties securing the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio are diverse in terms of type and geographic location.  This diversification reduces the exposure to adverse economic conditions that affect any single market or industry.  Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral, geography and risk-rating criteria.  The Company also utilizes third-party experts to provide environmental and market valuations, in addition to economic conditions and trends within a specific industry.  The Company also tracks the level of owner occupied commercial real estate loans within its commercial real estate portfolio.  At December 31, 2011, approximately 54.8% of the outstanding principal balance of the Company’s commercial real estate loans were secured by owner-occupied properties.
 
 
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With respect to land developers and builders that are secured by non-owner-occupied properties that the Company may originate from time to time, the Company generally requires that the borrower have a proven record of success.  Construction loans are underwritten based upon a financial analysis of the developers and property owners and construction cost estimates, in addition to independent appraisal valuations.  These loans will rely on the value associated with the project upon completion.  These cost and valuation estimates may be inaccurate.  Construction loans generally involve the disbursement of substantial funds over a short period of time with repayment substantially dependent upon the success of the completed project.  Sources of repayment of these loans would be permanent financing upon completion or sales of developed property.  These loans are closely monitored by onsite inspections and are considered to be of a higher risk than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to general economic conditions, availability of long-term financing, interest rate sensitivity, and governmental regulation of real property.

The Company originates consumer loans utilizing a computer-based credit-scoring analysis to supplement the underwriting process.  To monitor and manage consumer loan risk, policies and procedures are developed and modified, as needed, jointly by staff and management.  This continual review, coupled with the high volume of borrowers of smaller dollar loans, minimizes risk.  Additionally, trend and outlook reports are reviewed by management on a regular basis.  Underwriting standards for home equity loans are heavily influenced by regulatory requirements, which include but are not limited to a maximum loan-to-value of 75%, collection remedies, the number of such loans that a borrower can have at one time, and documentation requirements.

The Company engages an independent loan review firm that reviews and validates the credit risk program on a periodic basis.  Results of these reviews are presented to management and the Board of Directors.  The loan review process complements and reinforces the risk identification process and assessment decisions made by the relationship managers and credit officer, as well as the Company’s policies and procedures.

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES:

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings.  Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions.  This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

GENERAL COMPONENT:

The general component of the allowance for loan losses is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors stratified by the following loan segments:  residential real estate, commercial real estate, construction, commercial and consumer.  Management uses a rolling average of historical losses based on a time frame appropriate to capture relevant loss data for each loan segment.  This historical loss factor is adjusted for the following qualitative factors:  levels/trends in delinquencies; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of changes in risk selection and underwriting standards and other changes in lending policies, procedures and practices; experience/ability/depth of lending management and staff; and national and local economic trends and conditions.  There were no changes in the Company’s policies or methodology pertaining to the general component of the allowance for loan losses during 2011.

The qualitative factors are determined based on the various risk characteristics of each loan segment.  Risk characteristics relevant to each portfolio segment are as follows:
 
 
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Residential real estate:  The Company generally does not originate loans with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80 percent without obtaining private mortgage insurance for any amounts over 80% and does not grant subprime loans.  All loans in this segment are collateralized by owner-occupied residential real estate and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower.  The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.

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

Construction loans:  Loans in this segment primarily include speculative real estate development loans for which payment is derived from sale of the property.  Credit risk is affected by cost overruns, time to sell at an adequate price, and market conditions.

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

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

ALLOCATED COMPONENT:

The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired.  Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial, commercial real estate and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  An allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.  Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment.  Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer and residential real estate loans for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are subject to a troubled debt restructuring agreement.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that 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 in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired.  Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

The Company periodically may agree to modify the contractual terms of loans.  When a loan is modified and a concession is made to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty, the modification is considered a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR").  All TDRs are initially classified as impaired.

UNALLOCATED COMPONENT:

An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses.  The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating allocated and general reserves in the portfolio.
 
 
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PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT:

Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization.  Cost and related allowances for depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment retired or otherwise disposed of are removed from the respective accounts with any gain or loss included in income or expense.  Depreciation and amortization are calculated principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  Estimated lives are 3 to 20 years for furniture and equipment.  Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the life of the lease or the estimated life of the improvements.

OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED AND IN-SUBSTANCE FORECLOSURES:

Other real estate owned includes properties acquired through foreclosures and properties classified as in-substance foreclosures in accordance with ASC 310-40, “Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructuring by Creditors.”  These properties are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell.  Any writedown from cost to estimated fair value required at the time of foreclosure or classification as in-substance foreclosure is charged to the allowance for loan losses.  Expenses incurred in connection with maintaining these assets, subsequent writedowns, and gains or losses recognized upon sale are included in other expense.

In accordance with ASC 310-10-35, “Receivables – Overall – Subsequent Measurements,” the Company classifies loans as in-substance repossessed or foreclosed if the Company receives physical possession of the debtor’s assets regardless of whether formal foreclosure proceedings take place.

FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

ASC 825, “Financial Instruments,” requires that the Company disclose estimated fair values for its financial instruments.  Fair value methods and assumptions used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures are as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents:  The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents approximate those assets' fair values.

Interest-bearing time deposits with banks:  The fair values of interest bearing time deposits with banks are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses using interest rates currently being offered for deposits with similar terms to investors.

Securities:  Fair values for securities are based on quoted market prices, where available.  If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments.

Loans held-for-sale:  Fair values for loans held-for-sale are estimated based on outstanding investor commitments, or in the absence of such commitments, are based on current investor yield requirements.

Loans receivable:  For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.  The fair values for other loans are estimated by discounting the future cash flows, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.

Accrued interest receivable:  The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.

Deposit liabilities:  The fair values disclosed for demand deposits, regular savings, NOW accounts, and money market accounts are equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts).  Fair values for certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
 
 
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Federal Home Loan Bank advances:  Fair values of Federal Home Loan Bank advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase:  The carrying amounts of securities sold under agreements to repurchase approximate their fair values.

Due to broker:  The carrying amount of due to broker approximates its fair value.

Off-balance sheet instruments:  The fair value of commitments to originate loans is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties.  For fixed-rate loan commitments and the unadvanced portion of loans, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates.  The fair value of letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligation with the counterparties at the reporting date.

ADVERTISING:

The Company directly expenses costs associated with advertising as they are incurred.

INCOME TAXES:

The Company recognizes income taxes under the asset and liability method.  Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are established for the temporary differences between the accounting basis and the tax basis of the Company's assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the amounts related to such temporary differences are realized or settled.

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION:

At December 31, 2011, the Company has stock-based employee compensation plans which are described more fully in Note 17.  The Company accounts for the plans under ASC 718-10, “Compensation – Stock Compensation – Overall.”  During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, $28,748 and $9,467, respectively, in stock-based employee compensation was recognized.

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS:

In December 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2010-28, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other.” This ASU addresses when to perform step 2 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts.  The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2010.

In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-29, “Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations.”  This ASU addresses diversity in practice about the interpretation of the pro forma revenue and earnings disclosure requirements for business combinations.  This ASU is effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010.

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-02, “A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring.”  This ASU provides additional guidance or clarification to help creditors determine whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring.  For public entities, the amendments in this ASU are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and should be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption.  As a result of applying these amendments, an entity may identify receivables that are newly considered impaired, and should measure impairment on those receivables prospectively for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011.  Additional disclosures are also required under this ASU.  The adoption of this ASU did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.  (see  Note 4)
 
 
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In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-03, “Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements.”  The objective of this ASU is to improve the accounting for repurchase agreements and other agreements that both entitle and obligate a transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity.  This ASU prescribes when an entity may or may not recognize a sale upon the transfer of financial assets subject to repurchase agreements.  The guidance in this ASU is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011.  Early adoption is not permitted.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.”  The amendments in this ASU explain how to measure fair value.  They do not require additional fair value measurements and are not intended to establish valuation standards or affect valuation practices outside of financial reporting.  The amendments in this ASU are to be applied prospectively.  The amendments are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income.”  The objective of this ASU is to improve the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income.  Under this ASU, an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements.  An entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income.  An entity is required to present on the face of the financial statements reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement(s) where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented.  The amendments in this ASU should be applied retrospectively.  The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.” This ASU is to enhance current disclosures. Entities are required to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity should provide the disclosures required by those amendments retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05.”  The amendments in this update defer those changes in ASU 2011-05 that relate to the presentation of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all periods presented.  All other requirements in ASU 2011-05 are not affected by this update.  The amendments are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011.   The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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NOTE 3 - INVESTMENTS IN AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES

Debt and equity securities have been classified in the consolidated balance sheets according to management’s intent.  The amortized cost of securities and their approximate fair values are as follows as of December 31:
 
   
Amortized
 
Gross
 
Gross
     
   
Cost
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
   
Basis
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Value
December 31, 2011:
                       
    Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies
  $ 12,500,000     $ 45,166     $ 2,587     $ 12,542,579  
    Obligations of states and municipalities
    12,915,524       698,144       1,420       13,612,248  
    Corporate debt securities
    2,509,052       4,208       28,825       2,484,435  
    Mortgage-backed securities
    26,616,556       415,638       165,940       26,866,254  
    SBA loan pools
    1,231,306       122,304       -       1,353,610  
    U.S. government sponsored enterprises perpetual/callable preferred stocks
    -       -       -       -  
    Marketable equity securities
    5,346,422       -       -       5,346,422  
      61,118,860       1,285,460       198,772       62,205,548  
    Money market mutual funds included in cash and cash equivalents
    (5,346,422 )     -       -       (5,346,422 )
Total available-for-sale securities
  $ 55,772,438     $ 1,285,460     $ 198,772     $ 56,859,126  
 
   
Amortized
 
Gross
 
Gross
     
   
Cost
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
   
Basis
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Value
December 31, 2010:
                       
    Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies
  $ 10,749,626     $ 76,693     $ 35,297     $ 10,791,022  
    Obligations of states and municipalities
    11,607,144       94,764       135,763       11,566,145  
    Corporate debt securities
    1,003,447       21,281       2,633       1,022,095  
    Mortgage-backed securities
    21,026,171       453,027       172,085       21,307,113  
    SBA loan pools
    1,459,431       108,893       -       1,568,324  
    U.S. government sponsored enterprises perpetual/callable preferred stocks
    16,500       17,998       -       34,498  
    Marketable equity securities
    8,342,967       -       -       8,342,967  
      54,205,286       772,656       345,778       54,632,164  
Money market mutual funds included in cash and cash equivalents
    (8,342,967 )     -       -       (8,342,967 )
Total available-for-sale securities
  $ 45,862,319     $ 772,656     $ 345,778     $ 46,289,197  
 
The scheduled maturities of securities were as follows as of December 31, 2011:
   
Fair
Value
Due within one year
  $ 1,004,744  
Due after one year through five years
    14,526,635  
Due after five years through ten years
    1,572,742  
Due after ten years
    11,535,141  
SBA loan pools
    1,353,610  
Mortgage-backed securities
    26,866,254  
    $ 56,859,126  

 
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During 2011, proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities amounted to $8,274,474. Gross realized gains on those sales amounted to $445,338. The tax expense applicable to these gross realized gains amounted to $151,415.  There were no sales of available-for-sale securities during the year ended December 31, 2010.

The following securities of issuers exceeded 10% of stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2011:
 
   
Amortized
 
Fair
Issuer
 
Cost Basis
 
Value
Invesco ATST Premier Portfolio-Institutional Class
  $ 5,341,184     $ 5,341,184  
 
As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the total carrying amounts of securities pledged for securities sold under agreements to repurchase and public deposits were $14,983,075 and $16,587,463, respectively.

The aggregate fair value and unrealized losses of securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and for twelve months or more, and are not other than temporarily impaired, are as follows:
 
   
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Longer
 
Total
   
Fair
  Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized
    Value   Losses   Value   Losses   Value   Losses
December 31, 2011:
                                               
     Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S.
          government corporations and agencies
  $ 1,497,413     $ 2,587     $ -     $ -     $ 1,497,413     $ 2,587  
     Obligations of states and municipalities
    898,396       1,420       -       -       898,396       1,420  
     Corporate debt securities
    1,000,095       3,042       473,240       25,783       1,473,335       28,825  
     Mortgage-backed securities
    6,506,546       47,251       495,686       118,689       7,002,232       165,940  
                    Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 9,902,450     $ 54,300     $ 968,926     $ 144,472     $ 10,871,376     $ 198,772  
 
 
   
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Longer
 
Total
   
Fair
  Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized
    Value   Losses   Value   Losses   Value   Losses
December 31, 2010:
                                               
     Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S.
          government corporations and agencies
  $
5,214,703
    $
35,297
    $ -     $ -     $
5,214,703
    $
35,297
 
     Obligations of states and municipalities
   
3,759,853
     
135,763
      -       -      
3,759,853
     
135,763
 
     Corporate debt securities
   
496,130
     
2,633
      -       -      
496,130
     
2,633
 
     Mortgage-backed securities
   
3,900,106
     
61,665
     
847,756
     
110,420
     
4,747,862
     
172,085
 
                    Total temporarily impaired securities
  $
13,370,792
    $
235,358
    $
847,756
    $
110,420
    $
14,218,548
    $
345,778
 
 
The investments in the Company’s investment portfolio that are temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2011 consist of debt issued by states of the United States and political subdivisions of the states, U.S. corporations, and U.S. government corporations and agencies.  Company management considers investments with an unrealized loss as of December 31, 2011 to be only temporarily impaired because the impairment is attributable to changes in market interest rates and current market inefficiencies.  Company management anticipates that the fair value of securities that are currently impaired will recover to cost basis. As management has the ability to hold securities for the foreseeable future no declines are deemed to be other than temporary.
 
 
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NOTE 4 - LOANS

Loans consisted of the following as of December 31:
 
      2011        2010   
Commercial, financial and agricultural
  $ 15,144,918     $ 13,568,271  
Real estate - construction and land development
    1,307,453       4,986,546  
Real estate - residential
    99,691,636       100,650,201  
Real estate - commercial
    39,722,930       31,293,763  
Home equity
    48,484,593       47,745,835  
Municipal
    1,806,750        2,034,597  
Consumer
    9,912,709        4,512,092  
      216,070,989       204,791,305  
Allowance for loan losses
    (2,469,450 )     (2,325,687 )
Deferred costs, net
    481,917       326,859  
       Net loans   214,083,456     $ 202,792,477  
 
The following table sets forth information regarding the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment.
 
     Real Estate:                          
                                                 
    Residential     Commercial     Construction and Land Development     Home Equity     Commercial & Industrial      Consumer      Unallocated      Total   
                                                 
December 31, 2011:                                                
Allowance for                                                
     loan losses:                                                
Beginning balance
  $ 838,321     $ 464,526     $ 67,655     $ 360,280     $ 410,355     $ 93,579     $ 90,971     $ 2,325,687  
     Charge-offs
    (20,000 )     (68,000 )     (185,330 )     -       (43,085 )     (40,455 )     -       (356,870 )
     Recoveries
    -       -       275       -       -       5,358       -       5,633  
     (Benefit) provision
    (68,030 )     175,831       139,102       (17,729 )     55,055       135,657       75,114       495,000  
Ending balance
  $ 750,291     $ 572,357     $ 21,702     $ 342,551     $ 422,325     $ 194,139     $ 166,085     $ 2,469,450  
                                                                 
Ending balance:
                                                               
     Individually
                                                               
     evaluated for
                                                               
     impairment
  $ 62,000     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 62,000  
Ending balance:
                                                               
     Collectively
                                                               
     evaluated for
                                                               
     impairment
    688,291       572,357       21,702       342,551       422,325       194,139       166,085       2,407,450  
Total allowance
                                                               
     for loan losses
                                                               
    ending balance
  $ 750,291     $ 572,357     $ 21,702     $ 342,551     $ 422,325     $ 194,139     $ 166,085     $ 2,469,450  
                                                                 
Loans:
                                                               
     Ending balance:
                                                               
     Individually
                                                               
     evaluated for
                                                               
     impairment
  $ 807,869     $ 250,007     $ 398,901     $ -     $ 215,000     $ -     $ -     $ 1,671,777  
Ending balance:
                                                               
     Collectively
                                                               
     evaluated for
                                                               
     impairment
    98,883,767       39,472,923       908,552       48,484,593       16,736,668       9,912,709       -       214,399,212  
Total loans
                                                               
     ending balance
  $ 99,691,636     $ 39,722,930     $ 1,307,453     $ 48,484,593     $ 16,951,668     $ 9,912,709     $ -     $ 216,070,989  
 
 
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December 31, 2010:                                                
Allowance:                                                
Ending balance:                                                
     Individually
                                               
     evaluated for
                                               
     impairment
  $ 79,000     $ -     $ -     $ 600     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 79,600  
                                                                 
Ending balance:
                                                               
     Collectively
                                                               
     evaluated for
                                                               
     impairment
    759,321       464,526       67,655       359,680       410,355       93,579       90,971       2,246,087  
 
                                                               
Total allowance
                                                               
     for loan lease loss
                                                               
     ending balance
  $ 838,321     $ 464,526     $ 67,655     $ 360,280     $ 410,355     $ 93,579     $ 90,971     $ 2,325,687  
                                                                 
Loans:
                                                               
Ending balance:
                                                               
     Individually
                                                               
     evaluated for
                                                               
     impairment
  $ 400,747     $ 325,340     $ 1,000,838     $ 7,703     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,734,628  
                                                                 
Ending balance:
                                                               
     Collectively
                                                               
     evaluated
                                                               
     for impairment
    100,249,454       30,968,423       3,985,708       47,738,132       15,602,868       4,512,092       -       203,056,677  
 
                                                               
Total loans
                                                               
     ending balance
  $ 100,650,201     $ 31,293,763     $ 4,986,546     $ 47,745,835     $ 15,602,868     $ 4,512,092     $ -     $ 204,791,305  
 
Changes in the allowance for loan losses were as follows for the years ended December 31:
 
   
2010
Balance at beginning of year
  $ 2,211,301  
Provision for loan losses
    755,000  
Charge offs
    (646,761 )
Recoveries of loans previously charged off
     6,147  
Balance at end of year
  $ 2,325,687  
 
The following table presents the Company’s loans by risk rating as of December 31, 2011 and 2010:
 
Credit quality indicators
   
Real Estate 
                         
                    Construction       
 
                         
                    and Land                  Commercial                   
   
Residential
      Commercial        
Development
      Home Equity         and Industrial        Consumer        Total   
  December 31, 2011:                                                      
Grade:
                                                     
     Pass
  $     $ 35,746,046      $ 908,552       $     $ 13,343,876      $     $ 49,998,474   
  Special Mention
    -       3,338,869       -       -       2,930,011       -       6,268,880  
  Substandard
    1,348,824       638,015       398,901       238,043       677,781       -       3,301,564  
  Loans not
                                                       
    formally rated
    98,342,812       -       -       48,246,550       -       9,912,709       156,502,071  
       Total
  $ 99,691,636     $ 39,722,930     $ 1,307,453     $ 48,484,593     $ 16,951,668     $ 9,912,709     $ 216,070,989  
 
 
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December 31, 2010:
                                         
Grade:
                                         
  Pass
  $ -     $ 28,772,074     $ 3,645,753     $ -     $ 14,334,120     $ -     $ 46,751,947  
  Special Mention
    259,610       1,797,703       339,955       -       162,364       -       2,559,632  
  Substandard
    769,024       723,986       1,000,838       420,215       1,106,384       8,563       4,029,010  
  Loans not
                                                       
   formally rated
    99,621,567       -       -       47,325,620       -       4,503,529       151,450,716  
     Total
  $ 100,650,201     $ 31,293,763     $ 4,986,546     $ 47,745,835     $ 15,602,868     $ 4,512,092     $ 204,791,305  
 
Credit Quality Indicators:  As part of the ongoing monitoring of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to (i) weighted average risk rating of commercial loans; (ii) the level of classified and criticized commercial loans; (iii) non performing loans; (iv) net charge-offs and (v) the general economic conditions within the State of Connecticut.

The Company utilizes a risk rating grading matrix to assign a risk grade to each of its commercial loans.  Loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 7.  A description of each rating class is as follows:

Risk Rating 1 (Superior) – This risk rating is assigned to loans secured by cash.

Risk Rating 2 (Good) – This risk rating is assigned to borrowers of high credit quality who have primary and secondary sources of repayment which are well defined and fully confirmed.

Risk Rating 3 (Satisfactory) – This risk rating is assigned to borrowers who are fully responsible for the loan or credit commitment, which has primary and secondary sources of repayment that are well defined and adequately confirmed.  Most credit factors are favorable, and the credit exposure is managed through normal monitoring.

Risk Rating 3.5 (Bankable with Care) – This risk rating is assigned to borrowers who are fully responsible for the loan or credit commitment and the secondary sources of repayment are weak.  These loans may require more than the average amount of attention from the relationship manager.

Risk Rating 4 (Special Mention) – This risk rating is assigned to borrowers which may be adequately protected by the present debt service capacity and tangible net worth of the borrower, but which have potential problems that could, if not checked or corrected, eventually weaken these assets or otherwise jeopardize the repayment of principal and interest as originally intended.  Most credit factors are unfavorable, and the credit exposure requires immediate corrective action.

Risk Rating 5 (Substandard) – This risk rating is assigned to borrowers who have inadequate cash flow or collateral to satisfy their loan obligations as originally defined in the loan agreement.  Substandard loans may be placed on nonaccrual status if the conditions described above are generally met.

Risk Rating 6 (Doubtful) – This risk rating is assigned to a borrower or portion of a borrower’s loan with which the Company is no longer certain of its collectability.  A specific reserve allocation is assigned to this portion of the loan.

Risk Rating 7 (Loss) – This risk rating is assigned to loans which have been charged off or the portion of the loan that has been charged down.  “Loss” does not imply that the loan, or portion of, will never be paid, nor does it imply that there has been a forgiveness of debt.
 
 
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An age analysis of past-due loans, segregated by class of loans, as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is as follows:
 
                            Recorded  
                Greater     Total     Investment >  
   
30-59 Days
   
60-89 Days
   
    than 90 Days
   
    Past Due
   
 90 Days and Accruing
 
December 31, 2011:
                             
Real estate:
                             
  Residential
  $ -     $ 515,759     $ 429,873     $ 945,632     $ -  
  Commercial
    -       -       250,007       250,007       -  
  Construction and
                                       
    land development
    -       -       398,901       398,901       -  
  Home equity
    37,845       -       -       37,845       -  
Commercial and industrial
    -       -       215,000       215,000       -  
Consumer
    52,130       807       18,106       71,043       -  
       Total
  $ 89,975     $ 516,566     $ 1,311,887     $ 1,918,428     $ -  
                                         
                                         
December 31, 2010:
                                       
Real estate:
                                       
  Residential
  $ 529,324     $ -     $ 324,455     $ 853,779     $ -  
  Commercial
    -       254,548       70,792       325,340       -  
  Construction and
                                       
    land development
    -       -       1,000,838       1,000,838       -  
Commercial and industrial
    -       -       203,117       203,117       -  
Consumer
    72,503       526       8,620       81,649       -  
       Total
  $ 601,827     $ 255,074     $ 1,607,822     $ 2,464,723     $ -  
 
The following table sets forth information regarding nonaccrual loans as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
      2011       2010  
                 
Real estate:                
Residential
  $ 1,185,660     $ 541,969  
Commercial
    250,007       325,340  
Construction and land development
    398,901       1,000,838  
Home equity
    238,043       420,215  
Commercial and industrial
    215,000       -  
Consumer
    18,106       17,183  
       Total nonaccrual loans
  $ 2,305,717     $ 2,305,545  
 
 
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Information about loans that meet the definition of an impaired loan in ASC 310-10-35 is as follows as of and for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
           
              Unpaid                  Average        Interest   
      Recorded          Principal         Related        Recorded          Income   
      Investment        Balance       Allowance          Investment         Recognized   
December 31, 2011:                                        
With no related allowance recorded:                                        
  Real Estate:                                        
   Residential
  $ 570,685     $ 570,685     $ -     $ 563,784     $ 7,738  
   Commercial
    250,007       318,007       -       315,194       9,068  
   Home equity
    -       -       -       5,610       238  
   Construction and land development
    398,901       752,701       -       683,842       -  
  Commercial and industrial
    215,000       215,000       -       46,081       759  
                                         
Total impaired with no
                                       
                   related allowance
  $ 1,434,593     $ 1,856,393     $ -     $ 1,614,511     $ 17,803  
                                         
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
  Real Estate:
                                       
   Residential
  $ 237,184     $ 237,184     $ 62,000     $ 238,542     $ 10,503  
     Total impaired with an
                                       
       allowance recorded
  $ 237,184     $ 237,184     $ 62,000     $ 238,542     $ 10,503  
                                         
Total
                                       
  Real Estate:
                                       
   Residential
  $ 807,869     $ 807,869     $ 62,000     $ 802,326     $ 18,241  
   Commercial
    250,007       318,007       -       315,194       9,068  
   Home equity
    -       -       -       5,610       238  
   Construction and land development
    398,901       752,701       -       683,842       -  
Commercial and industrial
    215,000       215,000       -       46,081       759  
Total impaired loans
  $ 1,671,777     $ 2,093,577     $ 62,000     $ 1,853,053     $ 28,306  
 
 
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          Unpaid           Average     Interest
    Recorded     Principal     Related     Recorded     Income
    Investment     Balance     Allowance     Investment     Recognized
                             
December 31, 2010:
                           
With no related allowance recorded:
                           
  Real Estate:
                           
   Commercial
  $ 325,340     $ 325,340     $ -     $ -     $ -
   Construction and land development
    1,000,838       1,000,838       -       -       -
       Total impaired with no related
                                     
        allowance
  $ 1,326,178     $ 1,326,178     $ -     $ -     $ -
                                       
With an allowance recorded:
                                     
  Real Estate:
                                     
   Residential
  $ 400,747     $ 400,747     $ 79,000     $ -     $ -
   Home equity
    7,703       7,703       600       -       -
     Total impaired with an
                                     
       allowance recorded
  $ 408,450     $ 408,450     $ 79,600     $ -     $ -
Total:
                                     
  Real Estate:
                                     
   Residential
  $ 400,747     $ 400,747     $ 79,000     $ -     $ -
   Commercial
    325,340       325,340       -       -       -
   Construction and land development
    1,000,838       1,000,838       -       -       -
   Home equity
    7,703       7,703       600       -       -
   Total impaired loans
  $ 1,734,628     $ 1,734,628     $ 79,600     $ -     $ -
 
The average recorded investment and the related amount of interest income recognized during the time the loans were impaired as defined in ASC 310-10-35 is as follows for the year ended December 31 2010:
 
   
Recorded
 
   
Investment
 
Average recorded investment in impaired loans
     
     during the year ended December 31, 2010
  $ 2,027,326  
         
Related amount of interest income recognized during the
       
     time, in the year ended December 31, 2010 that the loans
       
     were impaired
       
         
Total recognized
  $ 35,260  
         
Amount recognized using a cost-basis method of accounting
  $ 34,380  
 
The following table illustrates certain of the disclosures required by paragraphs 310-10-50-33 through 50-34 as of December 31, 2011:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
           Pre-Modification       Post-Modification  
           Outstanding Recorded       Outstanding Recorded  
     Number of Contracts           Investment      Investment   
Troubled Debt Restructurings
                 
  Residential
    2     $ 531,370     $ 570,685  
 
There were no troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted as of December 31, 2011.
 
There were two loans modified as troubled debt restructures during 2011.  Past-due principal, interest and escrow payments were capitalized to the loans to bring all payments current.  The loans were individually evaluated for impairment and it was determined that no related allowance allocation was necessary.  Both loans were reported as impaired loans and are on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2011.
 
 
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As of December 31, 2011, there were no commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans were modified in troubled debt restructurings.

The balance of mortgage servicing rights included in other assets at December 31, 2011 was $158,004.  Mortgage servicing rights of $168,904 were capitalized in 2011.  Amortization of mortgage servicing rights was $6,372 in 2011.  The fair value of these rights was $164,435 as of December 31, 2011.  Following is an analysis of the aggregate changes in the valuation allowance for mortgage servicing rights for the year ended December 31, 2011:
 
Balance, beginning of year
  $    
Additions
    4,528  
Reductions
    -  
Balance, end of year
  $ 4,528  
 
Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  The unpaid principal balances of mortgage loans serviced for others were $25,801,650 as of December 31, 2011.

NOTE 5 - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

The following is a summary of premises and equipment as of December 31:
 
 
 
2011
 
2010
Leasehold improvements
  $ 1,255,324     $ 1,178,612  
Furniture and equipment
    2,575,868       2,369,883  
      3,831,192       3,548,495  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (3,152,112 )     (2,986,782 )
    $ 679,080     $ 561,713  
 
NOTE 6 - DEPOSITS

The aggregate amount of time deposit accounts in denominations of $100,000 or more as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $34,600,618 and $32,242,306, respectively.

For time deposits as of December 31, 2011, the scheduled maturities for years ended December 31 are:
 
2012   $ 59,805,913  
2013     7,550,559  
2014     4,289,573  
2015     3,815,700  
2016     1,219,324  
Total
  $ 76,681,069  
 
As of December 31, 2011, The Bank has one depositor with total deposits of $26,357,717 or 7.64% of the Company’s total deposits.

NOTE 7 - SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase consist of funds borrowed from customers on a short-term basis secured by portions of the Company's investment portfolio.  The securities which were sold have been accounted for not as sales but as borrowings.  The securities consisted of debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government sponsored enterprises, corporations and agencies and states and municipalities.  The securities were held in safekeeping by Morgan Stanley, under the control of the Company.  The purchasers have agreed to sell to the Company substantially identical securities at the maturity of the agreements.  The agreements mature generally within three months from date of issue.
 
 
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NOTE 8 - FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES

Advances consist of funds borrowed from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB). There were no FHLB advances outstanding as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

Borrowings from the FHLB are secured by a blanket lien on qualified collateral, consisting primarily of loans with first mortgages secured by one to four family properties and other qualified assets.

The Company has a line of credit with the FHLB in the amount of $1,525,000 at December 31, 2011 and 2010.  At December 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no advances outstanding under this line of credit.

NOTE 9 - INCOME TAX EXPENSE

The components of income tax expense are as follows for the years ended December 31:
 
   
2011
 
2010
Current:
               
Federal
  $ (413,727 )   $ 262,551  
State
    1,746       99,543  
      (411,981 )     362,094  
Deferred:
               
Federal
    513,214       (1,469 )
State
    314,616       1,469  
      827,830       -  
Total income tax expense
  $ 415,849     $ 362,094  
 
The reasons for the differences between the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective tax rates are summarized as follows for the years ended December 31:
 
   
2011
 
2010
   
% of
Income
 
% of
Income
Federal income tax at statutory rate
    34.0 %     34.0 %
Increase (decrease) in tax resulting from:                
     Tax-exempt income
    (17.1 )     (15.5 )
     Other
    (1.3 )     1.0  
     Stock-based compensation
    -       0.2  
     State tax expense, net of federal benefit
    15.8       4.3  
             Effective tax rates
    31.4 %     24.0 %
 
The Company had gross deferred tax assets and gross deferred tax liabilities as follows as of December 31:
 
   
2011
 
2010
Deferred tax assets:
               
     Allowance for loan losses
  $ 725,299     $ 798,326  
     Deferred compensation
    125,147       88,146  
     Other
    46,239       -  
     Impairment of operating lease
    53,905       78,988  
     Write-down of equity securities
    -       772,573  
     Alternative minimum tax carryforward
    115,662       115,662  
                     Gross deferred tax assets
    1 ,066,252       1,853,695  
Deferred tax liabilities:
               
     Depreciation
    (20,972 )     (15,181 )
     Deferred loan costs/fees
    (163,852 )     (127,313 )
     Other
    -       (1,943 )
     Net unrealized holdings gain on available-for-sale securities
    (369,474 )     (166,269 )
                     Gross deferred tax liabilities
    (554,298 )     (310,706 )
Net deferred tax asset
  $ 511,954     $ 1 ,542,989  
 
 
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Deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 have not been reduced by a valuation allowance because management believes that it is more likely than not that the full amount of deferred taxes will be realized.

As of December 31, 2011, the Company had no operating loss carryovers for income tax purposes.

It is the Company’s policy to provide for uncertain tax positions and the related interest and penalties based upon management’s assessment of whether a tax benefit is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no material uncertain tax positions related to federal and state income tax matters. The Company is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011.

In January of 2011, the Bank formed a subsidiary Passive Investment Company (PIC).  Under State of Connecticut statutes, such a company is not subject to Connecticut corporation business taxes.  Provided that the Bank meets the mandated statutory requirements the Company’s Connecticut corporation business taxes should be significantly reduced or eliminated.  During 2011, net income was negatively impacted by approximately $315,000, consisting of certain non-recurring charges incurred in establishing the PIC.

NOTE 10 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

As of December 31, 2011 the Company was obligated under non-cancelable operating leases for bank premises and equipment expiring between March 2013 and May 2016.  The total minimum rental due in future periods under these existing agreements is as follows as of December 31, 2011:

2012
  $ 612,027  
2013
    487,969  
2014
    387,419  
2015
    282,495  
2016
    47,842  
Thereafter
    0  
Total
  $ 1,817,752  

Certain leases contain provisions for escalation of minimum lease payments contingent upon percentage increases in the consumer price index.  Total rental expense amounted to $576,621 and $600,343 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

On November 28, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with its data processing servicer which ends in five years, and automatically continues for three years, unless terminated by either party with notice.  Under the agreement, the Company must pay a termination fee as described in the agreement if the Company terminates the agreement with notice, before the end of the agreement.

NOTE 11 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

ASC 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” provides a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting principles.  This guidance also allows an entity the irrevocable option to elect fair value for the initial and subsequent measurement for certain financial assets and liabilities on a contract-by-contract basis.

In accordance with ASC 820-10, the Company groups its financial assets and financial liabilities measured 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.

Level 1 - Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange.  Level 1 also includes U.S. Treasury, other U.S. Government and agency mortgage-backed securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active markets.  Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.
 
Level 2 - Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets.  Valuations are obtained from third party pricing services for identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
 
 
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Level 3 - Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, are 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 and liabilities.

A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  The Company did not have any significant transfers of assets between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy during the year ended December 31, 2011.

A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.  These valuation methodologies were applied to all of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities carried at fair value for December 31, 2011 and 2010.

The Company’s cash instruments are generally classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotations, or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency.

The Company’s investment in obligations of states and municipalities, mortgage-backed securities and other debt securities available-for-sale are generally classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.  For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements from independent pricing services.  The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. treasury yield curve, trading levels, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information, and the instrument’s terms and conditions.

Level 3 is for positions that are not traded in active markets or are subject to transfer restrictions, valuations are adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, and such adjustments are generally based on available market evidence.  In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used.  Subsequent to inception,
management only changes Level 3 inputs and assumptions when corroborated by evidence such as transactions in similar instruments, completed or pending third-party transactions in the underlying investment or comparable entities, subsequent rounds of financing, recapitalization and other transactions across the capital structure, offerings in the equity or debt markets, and changes in financial ratios or cash flows.

The Company’s impaired loans are reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral.  Collateral values are estimated using Level 2 inputs based upon appraisals of similar properties obtained from a third party.  For Level 3 inputs, fair values are based on management estimates.

Other real estate owned values are estimated using Level 2 inputs based upon appraisals of similar properties obtained from a third party.  For Level 3 inputs, fair values are based on management estimates.
 
 
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The following summarizes assets measured at fair value for the period ending December 31, 2011 and 2010.

ASSETS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE ON A RECURRING BASIS
    Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:  
         
Quoted Prices in
   
Significant
   
Significant
 
         
Active Markets for
   
Other Observable
   
Unobservable
 
         
Identical Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
                         
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
                         
December 31, 2011:
                       
Debt securities issued by U.S.
                       
government corporations & agencies
  $ 12,542,579     $ -     $ 12,542,579     $ -  
Obligations of states and
                               
municipalities
    13,612,248       -       13,612,248       -  
Corporate debt securities
    2,484,435       -       2,484,435       -  
Mortgage-backed securities
    26,866,254       -       26,866,254       -  
SBA loan pools
    1,353,610       -       1,353,610       -  
Totals
  $ 56,859,126     $ -     $ 56,859,126     $ -  
                                 
December 31, 2010:
                               
Debt securities issued by U.S.
                               
government corporations & agencies
  $ 10,791,022     $ -     $ 10,791,022     $ -  
Obligations of states and
                               
municipalities
    11,566,145       -       11,566,145       -  
Corporate debt securities
    1,022,095       -       1,022,095       -  
U.S. government sponsored enterprises
                               
perpetual/callable preferred stocks
    34,498       34,498       -       -  
Mortgage-backed securities
    21,307,113       -       21,307,113       -  
SBA loan pools
    1,568,324       -       1,568,324       -  
Totals
  $ 46,289,197     $ 34,498     $ 46,254,699     $    

Under certain circumstances we make adjustments to fair value for our assets and liabilities although they are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis.  The following table presents the financial instruments carried on the consolidated balance sheet by caption and by level in the fair value hierarchy, at December 31, 2011 and 2010, for which a nonrecurring change in fair value has been recorded:
 
ASSETS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE ON A NONRECURRING BASIS
    Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:  
         
Quoted Prices in
   
Significant
   
Significant
 
         
Active Markets for
   
Other Observable
   
Unobservable
 
         
Identical Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
December 31, 2011:
                       
Impaired loans
  $ 175,184     $ -     $ -     $ 175,184  
Totals
  $ 175,184     $ -     $ -     $ 175,184  
                                 
December 31, 2010:
                               
Impaired loans
  $ 328,850     $ -     $ -     $ 328,850  
Totals
  $ 328,850     $ -     $ -     $ 328,850  
 
 
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The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, all of which are held or issued for purposes other than trading, are as follows as of December 31:
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
Financial assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 91,880,307     $ 91,880,307     $ 30,871,344     $ 30,871,344  
Interest-bearing time deposits with other banks
    4,727,801       4,899,000       5,963,426       6,257,000  
Available-for-sale securities
    56,859,126       56,859,126       46,289,197       46,289,197  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    659,600       659,600       659,600       659,600  
Loans, net
    214,083,456       220,659,000       202,792,477       204,841,000  
Accrued interest receivable
    964,093       964,093       904,896       904,896  
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
    344,777,466       345,515,000       269,279,026       270,082,000  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    3,547,736       3,547,736       3,235,083       3,235,083  


The carrying amounts of financial instruments shown in the above table are included in the consolidated balance sheets under the indicated captions.  Accounting policies related to financial instruments are described in Note 2.

NOTE 12 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  These financial instruments include commitments to originate loans, unadvanced funds on loans and standby letters of credit.  The instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheets.  The contract amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments.

The Company's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for loan commitments is represented by the contractual amounts of those instruments.  The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

Commitments to originate loans are agreements to lend to a customer provided there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.  Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.  Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.  The Company evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis.  The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation of the borrower.  Collateral held varies, but may include secured interests in mortgages, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment and income-producing properties.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance by a customer to a third party.  The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.  As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the maximum potential amount of the Company’s obligation was $291,740 and $233,400, respectively for financial and standby letters of credit.  The Company’s outstanding letters of credit generally have a term of less than one year.  If a letter of credit is drawn upon, the Company may seek recourse through the customer’s underlying line of credit.  If the customer’s line of credit is also in default, the Company may take possession of the collateral, if any, securing the line of credit.
 
 
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Notional amounts of financial instrument liabilities with off-balance-sheet credit risk are as follows as of December 31:
   
2011
   
2010
 
Commitments to originate loans
  $ 4,571,437     $ 2,701,250  
Standby letters of credit
    291,740       233,400  
Unadvanced portions of loans:
               
Construction
    70,000       4,321,442  
Commercial lines of credit
    8,059,156       7,857,538  
Consumer
    673,805       735,355  
Home equity
    28,715,523       24,119,575  
    $ 42,381,661     $ 39,968,560  
 
There is no material difference between the notional amounts and the estimated fair values of the above off-balance sheet liabilities.

NOTE 13 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Certain directors and executive officers of the Company and companies in which they have significant ownership interest were customers of the Bank during 2011.  Total loans to such persons and their companies amounted to $4,934,060 as of December 31, 2011.  During the year ended December 31, 2011 principal payments totaled $1,350,737 and advances amounted to $1,653,622.

Deposits from related parties held by the Company as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $812,864 and $4,408,009, respectively.

During 2011 and 2010, the Company paid $61,155 and $56,711, respectively, for rent and related expenses of the Company’s Granby branch office to a company of which a bank director is a principal.  The rent expense for the Granby branch included in Note 10 amounted to $44,935 in 2011 and $43,078 in 2010.

NOTE 14 - SIGNIFICANT GROUP CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK

Most of the Company's business activity is with customers located within the state.  There are no concentrations of credit to borrowers that have similar economic characteristics.  The majority of the Company's loan portfolio is comprised of loans collateralized by real estate located in the state of Connecticut.

NOTE 15 - REGULATORY MATTERS

The Bank is 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 Bank’s financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of its assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The Bank’s capital amounts and classification 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 Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined).  Management believes, as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

As of December 31, 2011, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  To be categorized as well capitalized the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table.  There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution's category.
 
 
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The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the table.
                         
To Be Well
                         
Capitalized Under
               
For Capital
 
Prompt Corrective
   
Actual
 
Adequacy Purposes
 
Action Provisions
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
   
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
 
As of December 31, 2011:
                               
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
                               
Simsbury Bank & Trust Company, Inc.
  $ 28,390       14.44 %   $ 15,731  
8.0
%   $ 19,664  
 10.0
%
                                         
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
                                       
Simsbury Bank & Trust Company, Inc.
    25,932       13.19       7,865  
 4.0
      11,798  
 6.0
 
                                         
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets):
                                       
Simsbury Bank & Trust Company, Inc.
    25,932       7.46       13,896  
 4.0
      17,370  
 5.0
 
                                         
As of December 31, 2010:
                                       
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
                                       
Simsbury Bank & Trust Company, Inc.
  $ 23,150       12.66 %   $ 14,624  
 8.0
%   $ 18,280  
 10.0
%
                                         
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
                                       
Simsbury Bank & Trust Company, Inc.
    20,864       11.41       7,312  
 4.0
      10,968  
 6.0
 
                                         
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets):
                                       
Simsbury Bank & Trust Company, Inc.
    20,864       7.00       11,921  
 4.0
      14,901  
 5.0
 

The declaration of cash dividends is dependent on a number of factors, including regulatory limitations, and the Company's operating results and financial condition.  The stockholders of the Company will be entitled to dividends only when, and if, declared by the Company's Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefore.  The declaration of future dividends will be subject to favorable operating results, financial conditions, tax considerations, and other factors.

Under Connecticut law, the Bank may pay dividends only out of net profits.  The Connecticut Banking Commissioner’s approval is required for dividend payments which exceed the current year’s net profits and retained net profits from the preceding two years.  As of December 31, 2011, the Bank is restricted from declaring dividends to the Company in an amount greater than $1,886,007.

NOTE 16 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Company sponsors a 401(k) savings and retirement plan.  Employees who were 21 years of age and employed on the plan's effective date were immediately eligible to participate in the plan.  Other employees who have attained age 21 are eligible for membership on the first day of the month following completion of 90 days of service.

The provisions of the 401(k) plan allow eligible employees to contribute subject to IRS limitations.  The Company's matching contribution will be determined at the beginning of the plan year.  The Company's expense under this plan was $91,976 in 2011 and $87,089 in 2010.

The Company entered into Supplemental Executive Retirement Agreements with current and former executive officers.  The agreements require the payment of specified benefits upon retirement over specified periods as described in each agreement.  The total liability for the agreements included in other liabilities was $368,079 at December 31, 2011 and $226,305 at December 31, 2010.  Expenses under these agreements amounted to $146,773 and $73,796, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

The Company entered into employment agreements (the “Agreements”) with the Executive Officers of the Company.  The Agreements provide for severance benefits upon termination following a change in control as defined in the agreements in amounts equal to cash compensation as defined in the agreements, and fringe benefits that the Executive(s) would have received if the Executive(s) would have continued working for an additional two or five years.
 
 
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NOTE 17 - STOCK BASED COMPENSATION  PLANS

The SBT Bancorp, Inc. 1998 Stock Plan (“1998 Plan”) provided for the granting of options to purchase shares of common stock or the granting of shares of restricted stock up to an aggregate amount of 142,000 shares of common stock of the Company.  Options granted under the 1998 Plan may have been either Incentive Stock Options (“ISOs”) within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code or non-qualified options which do not qualify as ISOs (“NQOs”).  Effective March 17, 2009, no additional restricted stock awards or stock options may be granted under the 1998 Plan.

On May 10, 2011, the stockholders of SBT Bancorp, Inc. approved the SBT Bancorp, Inc. 2011 Stock Award and Option Plan (“2011 Plan”).  The 2011 Plan provides for the granting of options to purchase shares of common stock or the granting of shares of restricted stock up to an aggregate amount of 100,000 shares of common stock of the Company.  Options granted under the 2011 Plan may be either Incentive Stock Options (“ISOs”) within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code or non-qualified options which do not qualify as ISOs (“NQOs”).

The exercise price for shares covered by an ISO may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of common stock on the date of grant.  All options must expire no later than ten years from the date of grant.

The Company did not grant any options in 2011 and 2010.

During 2011, the Company granted 11,620 shares of restricted stock with an award value of $234,929, or $20.22 per share.  The restricted shares vest over a three year period.  During 2011, the Company recognized compensation expense related to the restricted shares awarded in the amount of $28,748. Of the 11,620 shares of restricted stock that were granted in 2011, 414 shares were forfeited prior to vesting.


A summary of the status of the Company’s equity plans as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and changes during the years ended on such dates is presented below:


   
2011
 
2010
         
Weighted-Average
       
Weighted-Average
Fixed Options
 
Shares
 
Exercise Price
 
Shares
 
Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year
    49,875     $ 30.21       51,189     $ 30.33  
Granted
    -       -       -       -  
Exercised
    -       -       -       -  
Forfeited
    (17,064 )     30.48       (1,314 )     34.90  
Outstanding at end of year
    32,811       30.07       49,875       30.21  
                                 
Options exercisable at year-end
    32,811     $ 30.07       49,875     $ 30.21  
Weighted-average fair value of
                               
options granted during the year
    N/A               N/A          

The following table summarizes information about fixed stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2011:
 
Options Outstanding and Exercisable
           
Weighted-Average
             
     
Number
 
Remaining
   
Number
     
Exercise Price
   
Outstanding
 
Contractual Life
   
Exercisable
 
Exercise Price
                           
$ 15.65       1,311       1.2       1,311     $ 15.65  
  31.50       21,000       5.0       21,000       31.50  
  29.00       10,500       5.5       10,500       29.00  
$ 30.07       32,811       5.0       32,811     $ 30.07  

As of December 31, 2011, compensation costs related to stock options granted under the Company’s equity plans  have been fully recognized.  The total value of shares that vested during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $ 0 and $9,467, respectively.
 
 
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NOTE 18 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

Reconciliation of the numerators and the denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations for net income available to common stockholders are as follows:

        
 
2011
    2010  
Basic earnings per share computation:
 
            Net income
  $ 909,530     $ 1,146,709  
            Preferred stock net accretion
    (134,688 )     (40,000 )
            Cumulative preferred stock dividends
    (224,887 )     (218,000 )
            Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 549,955     $ 888,709  
                 
            Weighted average shares outstanding, basic
    864,986       864,976  
            Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.64     $ 1.03  
                 
Diluted earnings per share computation:
 
            Net income
  $ 909,530     $ 1,146,709  
            Preferred stock net accretion
    (134,688 )     (40,000 )
            Cumulative preferred stock dividends
    (224,887 )     (218,000 )
            Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 549,955     $ 888,709  
                 
            Weighted average shares outstanding, before dilution
    864,986       864,976  
            Dilutive potential shares
    4,550       367  
            Weighted average shares outstanding, assuming dilution
    869,536       865,343  
                 
            Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.63     $ 1.03  

NOTE 19 - PREFERRED STOCK
 
On March 27, 2009, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement, which includes a Securities Purchase Agreement (together, the “Purchase Agreement”), with the United States Department of the Treasury (“Treasury Department”) pursuant to which the Company has issued and sold to the Treasury Department: (i) 4,000 shares of the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, no par (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), having a liquidation amount per share of $1,000 for a total purchase price of $4,000,000 and (ii) a warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase 200.002 shares of the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, no par (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), with a liquidation amount of $1,000 per share, at an exercise price of $.01.  The Warrant had a ten-year term and was immediately exercisable.  Immediately following the issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock and the Warrant, the Treasury Department exercised its rights under the Warrant to acquire 200 shares of the Series B Preferred Stock through a cashless exercise.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, in connection with the Company’s participation in the Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund (“SBLF”) program described below, the Company redeemed all of its Series A and B Preferred Stock for $4,200,000.

The Series A Preferred Stock paid cumulative dividends at a rate of 5% per 360-day year for the first five years and thereafter at a rate of 9% per 360-day year.  The Series A Preferred Stock and the Series B Preferred Stock was redeemable by the Company upon payment of the liquidation amount plus accrued and unpaid dividends (the “Redemption Amount”).  The Series A Preferred Stock was generally non-voting.  The Series B Preferred Stock paid cumulative dividends at a rate of 9% per 360-day year.  The Series B Preferred Stock generally had the same rights and privileges as the Series A Preferred Stock.

The Series A Preferred Stock and the Warrant were issued in a private placement exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.  The Company agreed to register for resale the Series A Preferred Stock and the Series B Preferred Stock upon request of the Treasury Department.  The Purchase Agreement provided that neither the Series A Preferred Stock nor the Series B Preferred Stock were subject to any contractual restrictions on transfer, except that the Treasury Department and its transferees may not affect any transfer of the Series A Preferred Stock or the Series B Preferred Stock that would have caused the Company to otherwise become subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The Purchase Agreement also provided for certain restrictions on dividend payments and stock repurchases by the Company.
 
 
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The Company allocated the $4,000,000 in proceeds received from the U.S. Treasury Department between Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock assuming that the Preferred Stock would be replaced with a qualifying equity offering and the Preferred Stock would therefore be redeemed at the end of five years.  The allocation was recorded assuming a discount rate of 12% on the cash flows of each instrument.
The allocation of the proceeds was as follows:

Series A Preferred Stock
  $ 3,770,000  
Series B Preferred Stock
    230,000  
Proceeds received from the Treasury Department
  $ 4,000,000  
 
The Series A Preferred Stock was being accreted over a five-year period so that, at the end of five years, the balance in Series A Preferred Stock would equal $4,000,000.  During the year ended December 31, 2011, in conjunction with the Company’s redemption of the Series A Preferred Stock the remaining accretion was recorded to increase the balance to $4,000,000, the redemption amount.  The aggregate accretion from retained earnings was $149,500 in 2011 and $46,000 in 2010.

The Series B Preferred Stock was being amortized over a five-year period so that, at the end of five years, the balance in Series B Preferred Stock would equal $200,000.  During the year ended December 31, 2011, in conjunction with the Company’s redemption of the Series B Preferred Stock the remaining amortization was recorded to decrease the balance to $200,000, the redemption amount.  The aggregate amortization to retained earnings was $19,500 in 2011 and $6,000 in 2010.

On August 11, 2011, as part of the United States Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) Small Business Lending Fund program (the “SBLF”), the Company entered into a Small Business Lending Fund – Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with the Secretary of the Treasury (the “Secretary”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell, and the Secretary agreed to purchase, 9,000 shares of the Company’s Senior Non-cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C, having a liquidation  preference of $1,000 per share (the “SBLF Preferred Stock”), for a purchase price of $9,000,000. The SBLF Preferred Stock was issued pursuant to the SBLF program, $30 billion fund established under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 that was created to encourage lending to small business by providing capital to qualified community banks with assets of less than $10 billion.

The transaction described above closed on August 11, 2011. The SBLF Preferred Stock has no maturity date and ranks senior to the Company’s common stock with respect to the payment of dividends and distributions and amounts payable upon liquidation, dissolution and winding up of the Company.

The SBLF Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital and will pay non-cumulative dividends quarterly on each January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1, beginning October 1, 2011. The dividend rate can fluctuate on a quarterly basis during the first 10 quarters during which the SBLF Preferred Stock is outstanding, based upon changes in the level of “Qualified Small Business Lending” or “QSBL” (as defined in the Purchase Agreement). Based upon the increase in the Bank’s level of QSBL over the baseline level calculated under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, at December 31, 2011, the dividend rate payable by the Company on the Series C Preferred Stock is 2.34%. For the second through ninth calendar quarters, the dividend rate may be adjusted between one percent (1%) and five percent (5%) per annum to reflect the amount of change in the Bank’s level of QSBL. If the level of the Bank’s qualified small business loans declines so that the percentage increase in QSBL as compared to the baseline level is less than 10% , then the dividend  rate payable on the SBLF Preferred Stock would increase. For the tenth calendar quarter through four and one half years after issuance, the dividend rate will be fixed at between one percent (1%) and seven percent (7%) based upon the increase in QSBL as compared to the baseline. After four and one half years from issuance, the dividend rate will increase to 9% (including a quarterly lending incentive fee of 0.5%).

The SBLF Preferred Stock is non-voting, except in limited circumstances. In the event that the Company misses five dividend payments, whether or not consecutive, the holder of the SBLF Preferred Stock will have the right, but not the obligation, to appoint a representative as an observer on the Company’s Board of Directors.

The SBLF Preferred Stock may be redeemed at any time at the Company’s option, at a redemption price of 100% of the liquidation amount plus accrued but unpaid dividends to the date of redemption for the current period, subject to the approval of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
 
 
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Under the terms of the SBLF Preferred Stock, the Company may only declare and pay a dividend on the common stock or other stock junior to the SBLF Preferred Stock, or repurchase shares of any such class or series of stock, if, after payment of such dividend, the dollar amount of the Company’s Tier 1 Capital would be at least 90% of the Signing Date Tier 1 Capital, as set forth in the Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company fixing the designations, preferences, limitations and relative rights of the SBLF Preferred Stock, excluding any subsequent net charge-offs and any redemption of the SBLF Preferred Stock (the “Tier 1 Dividend Threshold”). The Tier 1 Dividend Threshold is subject to reduction, beginning on the second anniversary of issuance and ending on the tenth anniversary, by 10% for each one percent increase in QSBL over the baseline level.

Pursuant to the Purchase agreement, approximately $4,252,078 of the proceeds from the sale of the SBLF Preferred Stock was used to redeem the 4,000 shares of the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, and 200 shares of the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B (collectively, the “CPP Preferred Stock”), issued in March 2009 to the Treasury under the Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”), plus the accrued and unpaid dividends owed on the CPP Preferred Stock through the date of closing of the sale of the SBLF Preferred Stock to the Secretary.

NOTE 20 – LEGAL CONTINGENCIES

Various legal claims also arise from time to time in the normal course of business which, in the opinion of management, will have no material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 21 - RECLASSIFICATION

Certain amounts in the prior year have been reclassified to be consistent with the current year's statement presentation.
 
 
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Shareholder Data



The bid price of the stock of the Bank’s parent company, SBT Bancorp, Inc. is currently quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board (Symbol: “SBTB”).  At December 31, 2011, there were 876,808 shares of the Company's common stock issued, of which 876,394 shares were outstanding.  As of March 30, 2012, the Company had approximately 1,100 shareholders of record.  There is a limited market for the Company’s common stock.  The following table sets forth the high and low bid price for the periods indicated.


   
Year Ended
   
Year Ended
   
   
December 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
   
                       
   
High
   
Low
   
High
   
Low
Fourth Quarter
  $ 20.00     $ 17.00     $ 21.00     $ 18.60  
Third Quarter
  $ 21.00     $ 19.10     $ 19.00     $ 18.40  
Second Quarter
  $ 21.00     $ 19.50     $ 21.50     $ 18.20  
First Quarter
  $ 21.50     $ 18.90     $ 19.50     $ 15.65  

The above over-the-counter market quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission, and may not reflect actual transactions.

Dividends

The Company's shareholders are entitled to dividends when and if declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefor.  Connecticut law prohibits the Company from paying cash dividends except from its net profits, which are defined by State statutes.  In addition, on March 27, 2009, the Company issued 4,000 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, and 200 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B (collectively, the “CPP Preferred Stock”), to the U.S. Treasury under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (”TARP”) Capital Purchase Program.  While the shares of CPP Preferred Stock were outstanding to the U.S. Treasury, with limited exceptions, the U.S. Treasury’s consent was required for: (i) any increase in dividends paid on the Company’s common stock above a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock or (ii) the repurchase of common stock by the Company.  The terms of the CPP Preferred Stock also prohibit the payment of dividends on the Company’s common stock unless all accrued and unpaid dividends on the CPP Preferred Stock have been fully paid.  The Company redeemed these shares of CPP Preferred Stock in the third quarter of 2011 with approximately $4.2 million of the $9 million in proceeds that it received from the issuance of 9,000 shares of Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C (the “SBLF Preferred Stock”), to the U.S. Treasury.

The SBLF Preferred Stock, which was issued to the U.S. Treasury on August 11, 2011, has no maturity date and ranks senior to the Company’s common stock with respect to the payment of dividends and distributions and amounts payable upon liquidation, dissolution and winding up of the Company.

The SBLF Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital and will pay non-cumulative dividends quarterly on each January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1, beginning October 1, 2011.  The dividend rate can fluctuate on a quarterly basis during the first 10 quarters during which the SBLF Preferred Stock is outstanding, based upon changes in the level of “Qualified Small Business Lending” or “QSBL” (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) by the by the Bank.  Based upon the increase in the Bank’s level of QSBL over the baseline level calculated under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the dividend rate for the initial dividend period has been set at 3.0671111%.  For the second through ninth calendar quarters, the dividend rate may be adjusted between one percent (1%) and five percent (5%) per annum to reflect the amount of change in the Bank’s level of QSBL.  If the level of the Bank’s qualified small business loans declines so that the percentage increase in QSBL as compared to the baseline level is less than 10%, then the dividend rate payable on the SBLF Preferred Stock would increase.  For the tenth calendar quarter through four and one half years after issuance, the dividend rate will be fixed at between one percent (1%) and seven percent (7%) based upon the increase in QSBL as compared to the baseline.  After four and one half years from issuance, the dividend rate will increase to 9% (including a quarterly lending incentive fee of 0.5%).
 
 
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The terms of the SBLF Preferred Stock impose limits on the ability of the Company to pay dividends and repurchase shares of common stock.  Under the terms of the SBLF Preferred Stock, no repurchases may be effected, and no dividends may be declared or paid on preferred shares ranking pari passu with the SBLF Preferred Stock, junior preferred shares, or other junior securities (including the common stock) during the current calendar quarter and for the next three calendar quarters following the failure to declare and pay dividends on the SBLF Preferred Stock, except that, in any such quarter in which the dividend is paid, dividend payments on shares ranking pari passu may be paid to the extent necessary to avoid any resulting material covenant breach.

Under the terms of the SBLF Preferred Stock, the Company may only declare and pay a dividend on the common stock or other stock junior to the SBLF Preferred Stock, or repurchase shares of any such class or series of stock, if, after payment of such dividend, the dollar amount of the Company’s Tier 1 Capital would be at least 90% of the Signing Date Tier 1 Capital, as set forth in the Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company fixing the designations, preferences, limitations and relative rights of the SBLF Preferred Stock, excluding any subsequent net charge-offs and any redemption of the SBLF Preferred Stock (the “Tier 1 Dividend Threshold”).  The Tier 1 Dividend Threshold is subject to reduction, beginning on the second anniversary of issuance and ending on the tenth anniversary, by 10% for each one percent increase in QSBL over the baseline level.

In 2011, the Company declared and paid cash dividends on common stock of $103,797 on each of March 22, 2011 and June 13, 2011, respectively.  The Company also declared and paid cash dividends on common stock of $105,142 on September 14, 2011 and $105,192 on December 14, 2011.  In addition, the Company declared and paid cash dividends on the CPP Preferred Stock of $54,500 on each of February 16, 2011 and May 12, 2011, respectively.  In connection with the redemption of the CPP Preferred Stock, the Company declared and paid accrued and unpaid cash dividends of $52,078 on the CPP Preferred Stock on August 11, 2011.  In accordance with the terms and conditions of the SBLF Preferred Stock, the Company declared and paid cash dividends on the SBLF Preferred Stock of $38,339 and $52,720 on September 30, 2011 and December 30, 2011, respectively.

In 2010, the Company declared and paid cash dividends on common stock of $103,797 on each of March 15, 2010, June 11, 2010, September 13, 2010, and December 14, 2010, respectively.  The Company also declared and paid cash dividends on the CPP Preferred Stock of $54,500 on each of February 16, 2010, May 17, 2010, August 16, 2010, and November 15, 2010, respectively.

The Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during 2011.  The Company’s common stock is the only class of equity securities that is registered by the Company pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act.
 
 
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SBT Bancorp, Inc.

 
 
Board of Directors
*Chairman of Committee
     
Officers
         
Robert J. Bogino
Chairman of the Board
Retired President and Co-Owner
Bogino & DeMaria, Inc.
Compensation & Human Resources Committee
Corporate Governance Committee*
Executive Committee
Loan Committee
 
James T. Fleming
President
Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association
 
Nicholas B. Mason
Retired Chief Financial Officer
Savings Bank of Manchester
Audit & Compliance Committee
    Corporate Governance Committee
 
George B. Odlum, Jr., DMD
Retired General Dentistry
Audit & Compliance Committee*
Executive Committee
 
Rodney R. Reynolds
 
Martin J. Geitz
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
Anthony F. Bisceglio, Ph.D.
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
 
Gary R. Kevorkian
Secretary
 
Susan D. Presutti
Assistant Secretary
Audit & Compliance Committee
Corporate Governance Committee
 
Martin J. Geitz
President and Chief Executive Officer
The Simsbury Bank & Trust Company, Inc.
Executive Committee
Loan Committee
 
Gary R. Kevorkian
Attorney at Law
Executive Committee
Loan Committee
    Compensation & Human Resources Committee*
 
Jerry W. Long
President and CEO
PCC Technology Group
Compensation & Human Resources Committee
Loan Committee
 
Retired Founding Director
Trust Company of Connecticut
Compensation & Human Resources Committee
Corporate Governance Committee
 
David W. Sessions
Vice Chairman
President and Treasurer
CASLE Corporation
Compensation & Human Resources Committee
Executive Committee*
Loan Committee*
 
Penny R. Woodford
Real Estate Agent
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Audit & Compliance Committee
Corporate Governance Committee
 
   
 
 
 
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The Simsbury Bank & Trust Company, Inc. 

 
Board of Directors
 
Officers
 
Employees
         
All SBT Bancorp, Inc. Directors
 
Michael D. Nicastro
President
Central Connecticut and Greater Bristol Chamber of Commerce
Audit & Compliance Committee
Loan Committee
 
Executive Officers
 
Martin J. Geitz
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
Anthony F. Bisceglio, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
 
Jeffrey J. Aleckson
Maribel Amaro
Deborah L. Barber
Kevin Belmonte
Mary Lou Bidwell
Katherine P. Cain
Mark Carr
Teresa A. Cerasoli
Meghan Chrusciel
Carol D. Clifford
Catherine A. Cook
Paul G. DiSpirito
S. Thomas Edge
Jenalee Fonseca
Shirley T. Gentry
Michael Gezelman
Jose A. Gonzalez
Cheryl S. Higgins
Leslie S. Kane
Sherrie S. Krawczyk
Susan LeBel
Jaclyn Levesque
Richard C. Liljedahl
Cindy Matthews
Kelly A. Meuser
Christine L. Miller
Dawn M. Orlowski
Jonathan S. Pizzo
Susan S. Pohlod
Audra R. Pollatta
Patricia Pracanica
Patricia A. Pschirer
Cindy L.C. Ramkissoon
Michelle Raymond
Margaret E. Rose
Lamar J. Ross
Jacob B. Rosenstein
Megan B. Shufelt
Joyce E. Slate
Irene M. Smith
Jean M. Spalla
Maria Theodoratos
Carolyne Fallon Tobias
Margaret Washer
Michelle G. Wiggins
Shannon D. White
Margaret Yates
       
Directors Emeriti
 
Richard C. Anthony
Consultant
 
Jackson F. Eno
Vice President
Merrill Lynch
 
Jane F. von Holzhausen
Retired Vice President of Operations
Southwest Region
Prudential Connecticut Realty
 
Evan W. Woollacott
Retired Vice Chairman and Commissioner
Connecticut Department of Public
Utility Control
 
Lincoln S. Young
Retired Chief Executive Officer
Turbine Engine Services Corp.
 
 
Michael L. Alberts
Senior Vice President and Chief
Commercial Banking Officer
 
Michael T. Sheahan
Senior Vice President and Chief Mortgage & Consumer Lending Officer
 
Howard R. Zern
Executive Vice President and Chief
Retail Banking, Technology and Operations Officer
 
Gary R. Kevorkian
Secretary
 
Senior Vice President
Terry L. Boulton
 
Vice Presidents
Ammar Amirouche
Richard A. Bahre
Brian D. Belyea
Joan A. Beresford
Charlene M. Faselle
Laurie E. Krause
Stephen J. LaFlamme
Shawn P. Martin
Stephen R. Vaughan
Barbara J. Wallace
 
Assistant Vice Presidents
Joann Brogis
Robin J. DiNicola
Jocelyn A. Mitchell
Craig S. Porter
Susan D. Presutti, Assistant Secretary
Peter G. Sepelak, Jr.
Kenneth S. Sklodosky
Sophie S. Stevens
 
Assistant Treasurers
Margot M. Byrne
Lori L. Ethier
Paula M. Giorgio
Barbara J. Hanifin
Ella Marker
Lisa A. Morgan
Romualdo A. Polce
 
 
 
 
 
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Corporate Information 

SBT Bancorp, Inc.
760 Hopmeadow Street
P.O. Box 248
Simsbury, Connecticut 06070-0248
(860) 408-5493
Fax:  (860) 408-4679
simsburybank.com
 

 Notice of Shareholders' Meeting
 
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of SBT Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for The Simsbury Bank & Trust Company, Inc., will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 981 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Connecticut.
 
Independent Auditors
Legal Counsel
 
Shatswell, MacLeod & Company, P.C.
83 Pine Street
West Peabody, MA  01960-3635
Day Pitney LLP
Counselors at Law
242 Trumbull Street
Hartford, CT  06103-1212
 
Transfer Agent
Shareholder Contact
 
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
59 Maiden Lane
Plaza Level
New York, NY 10005
Shareholder Relations:  (800) 937-5449
 
Trading Symbol     SBTB
Susan D. Presutti, Assistant Secretary
SBT Bancorp, Inc.
760 Hopmeadow Street, P.O. Box 248
Simsbury, CT  06070-0248
(860) 408-5493

COPIES OF THE COMPANY’S ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K WILL BE FORWARDED WITHOUT CHARGE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO:

Gary R. Kevorkian, Secretary
SBT Bancorp, Inc.
760 Hopmeadow Street
P.O. Box 248
Simsbury, CT  06070-0248


 
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