10-Q 1 form10q-118717_onfc.htm FORM 10Q form10q-118717_onfc.htm
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549


FORM 10-Q

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011
   
OR
   
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________________________________ to __________________________________
 
Securities Exchange Act Number 001-34813

ONEIDA FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
 
80-0632920
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(IRS Employer)
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification Number)

182 Main Street, Oneida, New York 13421

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(315) 363-2000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

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

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated file, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):

 
o Large accelerated filer
o Accelerated filer    o
Non-accelerated filer    x
Smaller reporting company

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.). Yes o No x

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: There were 7,065,578 shares of the Registrant’s common stock outstanding as of November 1, 2011.

 
 

 
 
ONEIDA FINANCIAL CORP.
INDEX

     
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7
 
         
 
30
 
         
 
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44
 
         
 
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45
 
         
 
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ONEIDA FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
At September 30, 2011 (unaudited) and December 31, 2010 (unaudited)
 
   
At September 30,
    At December 31,  
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(in thousands, except share data)
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 19,949     $ 15,608  
Federal funds sold
    21,875       18,133  
TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    41,824       33,741  
                 
Trading securities
    6,970       7,691  
Securities, available for sale
    204,235       227,478  
Securities, held to maturity (fair value $56,404 and $25,070 respectively)
    54,165       24,143  
Mortgage loans held for sale
    1,663       857  
Loans receivable
    289,304       286,850  
Allowance for loan losses
    (3,101 )     (4,276 )
LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET
    286,203       282,574  
                 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    2,155       2,109  
Bank premises and equipment, net
    20,887      
19,903
 
Accrued interest receivable
    2,550       2,455  
Bank owned life insurance
    16,737       16,332  
Other assets
    15,894       19,777  
Goodwill
    23,983       23,301  
Other intangible assets
    1,060       1,218  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 678,326     $ 661,579  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Liabilities:
               
Interest bearing deposits
  $ 486,076     $ 486,985  
Non-interest bearing deposits
    70,518       65,179  
Borrowings
    11,000       12,000  
Other liabilities
    10,099       11,495  
Due to Broker
    11,462        
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    589,155       575,659  
Oneida Financial Corp. Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, 10,000,000 shares authorized
           
Common stock ($.01 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized 7,068,099 and 7,164,794 issued)
    71       72  
Additional paid-in capital
    44,783       45,636  
Retained earnings
    46,315       44,816  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (1,205 )     (6,198 )
Treasury stock (at cost, 2,521 and 2,521 shares)
    (20 )     (20 )
Unallocated ESOP
    (832 )     (946 )
Total Oneida Financial Corp stockholders’ equity
    89,112       83,360  
Noncontrolling interest
    59       2,560  
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    89,171       85,920  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 678,326     $ 661,579  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
 
 
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ONEIDA FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 (unaudited) and 2010 (unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
   
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
INTEREST INCOME:
                       
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 3,939     $ 4,187     $ 11,722     $ 12,688  
Interest on investment securities
    1,974       1,747       6,088       4,839  
Dividends on equity securities
    69       76       191       228  
Interest on federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits
    3       11       17       28  
Total interest and dividend income
    5,985       6,021       18,018       17,783  
INTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
Core deposits
    319       526       1,125       1,595  
Time deposits
    504       633       1,612       1,990  
Borrowings
    121       234       384       841  
Note payable
    2             6        
Total interest expense
    946       1,393       3,127       4,426  
NET INTEREST INCOME
    5,039       4,628       14,891       13,357  
Less: Provision for loan losses
    50       650       1,000       1,350  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    4,989       3,978       13,891       12,007  
INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES):
                               
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses
    (72 )     (1,035 )     (370 )     (1,703 )
Portion of loss recognized in OCI (before taxes)
          386       12       3  
Net impairment losses
    (72 )     (649 )     (358 )     (1,700 )
Net gains on sale of securities, net
    252       537       330       1,287  
Changes in fair value of trading securities
    (665 )     409       158       (315 )
Total investment (losses) gains
    (485 )     297       130       (728 )
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
                               
Commissions and fees on sales of  non-banking products
    4,259       3,845       14,288       12,942  
Other operating income
    1,406       1,376       3,720       3,814  
Total non-interest income
    5,665       5,221       18,008       16,756  
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
                               
Compensation and employee benefits
    5,585       5,404       16,965       15,837  
Occupancy expenses, net
    1,162       1,196       3,580       3,721  
Other operating expense
    2,013       1,775       5,801       5,358  
Total non-interest expenses
    8,760       8,375       26,346       24,916  
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    1,409       1,121       5,683       3,119  
Provision for income taxes
    389       242       1,426       671  
NET INCOME
    1,020       879       4,257       2,448  
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    64       64       192       192  
NET INCOME attributable to Oneida Financial Corp.
  $ 956     $ 815     $ 4,065     $ 2,256  
EARNINGS PER SHARE – BASIC
  $ 0.14     $ 0.12     $ 0.58     $ 0.32  
EARNINGS PER SHARE – DILUTED
  $ 0.14     $ 0.12     $ 0.58     $ 0.32  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 
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ONEIDA FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 (unaudited) and 2010 (unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                         
Net income
  $ 1,020     $ 879     $ 4,257     $ 2,448  
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
                               
Net change in unrealized gains (losses):
                               
Other-than-temporary impaired securities
                               
Unrealized losses on securities arising during period
    (68 )     (933 )     (179 )     (601 )
Reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income
    72       649       358       1,700  
Net unrealized gains (losses)
    4       (284 )     179       1,099  
Income tax effect
    (1 )     114       (71 )     (440 )
Net change in other-than- temporary securities
    3       (170 )     108       659  
                                 
Securities available for sale:
                               
Unrealized gains on securities arising during period
    2,944       1,542       8,380       3,007  
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income
    (252 )     (537 )     (330 )     (1,287 )
Net unrealized gains
    2,692       1,005       8,050       1,720  
Income tax effect
    (1,077 )     (402 )     (3,220 )     (688 )
Net change in securities Available for sale
    1,615       603       4,830       1,032  
                                 
Unrealized holding gains on securities net of tax
    1,618       433       4,938       1,691  
                                 
Change in unrealized loss on pension benefits
    30       32       92       96  
Income tax effect
    (12 )     (13 )     (37 )     (39 )
Net change in pension benefits
    18       19       55       57  
                                 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
    1,636       452       4,993       1,748  
                                 
Comprehensive Income
    2,656       1,331       9,250       4,196  
Comprehensive income attributable to the Noncontrolling interest
    (64 )     (64 )     (192 )     (192 )
                                 
Comprehensive income attributable to Oneida Financial Corp.
  $ 2,592     $ 1,267     $ 9,058     $ 4,004  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
 
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ONEIDA FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 (unaudited)

   
Common Stock
   
Additional
Paid-In
   
Retained
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
   
Treasury
   
Common Stock
Issued Under
Employee
Stock Plans
   
Total Equity
Attributable
To Oneida
Financial
   
Non-
controlling
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Loss
   
Stock
   
Unearned
   
Corp.
   
Interest
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands, except number of shares)
 
                                                             
Balance as of January 1, 2011
    7,164,794     $ 72     $ 45,636     $ 44,816     $ (6,198 )   $ (20 )   $ (946 )   $ 83,360     $ 2,560     $ 85,920  
Net income
                      4,065                         4,065       192       4,257  
Distributions to non-controlling interest
                                                    (192 )     (192 )
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
                            4,993                   4,993             4,993  
Common stock dividends: $0.36 per share
                      (2,566 )                       (2,566 )           (2,566 )
Shares issued under ESOP plans
                9                         114       123             123  
Stock repurchased and retired
    (96,695 )     (1 )     (862 )                             (863 )     (2,501 )     (3,364 )
                                                                                 
Balance as of September 30, 2011
    7,068,099     $ 71     $ 44,783     $ 46,315     $ (1,205 )   $ (20 )   $ (832 )   $ 89,112     $ 59     $ 89,171  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 
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ONEIDA FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 (unaudited) and 2010 (unaudited)

   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Operating Activities:
 
(in thousands)
 
Net income
  $ 4,257     $ 2,448  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,327       1,476  
Amortization of premiums/discounts on securities, net
    546       287  
Net change in fair value of trading securities
    (158 )     315  
Provision for loan losses
    1,000       1,350  
Loss on disposal of premises and equipment
          15  
Loss on sale of foreclosed property
    85       (3 )
Stock compensation earned
          144  
Loss on impairment of securities
    358       1,700  
ESOP share earned
    123        
Gain on sale of securities, net
    (330 )     (1,287 )
Gain on sale of loans, net
    (257 )     (367 )
Income tax payable
    (41 )     (866 )
Accrued interest receivable
    (95 )     (24 )
Other assets
    615       2,025  
Other liabilities
    (1,667 )     (4,205 )
Earnings on bank owned life insurance
    (405 )     (475 )
Origination of loans held for sale
    (13,636 )     (25,620 )
Proceeds from sales of loans
    13,087       24,585  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    4,809       1,498  
Investing Activities:
               
Purchase of securities available for sale
    (48,445 )     (173,164 )
Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale
    40,231       35,598  
Maturities and calls of securities available for sale
    40,440       38,042  
Principal collected on securities available for sale
    10,302       14,821  
Purchase of securities held to maturity
    (35,025 )      
Maturities and call of securities held to maturity
    1,998       19,061  
Principal collected on securities held to maturity
    2,874       3,312  
Proceeds from sale of trading securities
    845        
Purchase of FHLB stock
    (458 )     (293 )
Redemption of FHLB stock
    412       757  
Net (increase) decrease in loans
    (5,116 )     9,644  
Purchase of bank premises and equipment
    (2,016 )     (1,193 )
Proceeds from the sale of foreclosed property
    381       84  
Purchase of employee benefits company
    (95 )     (117 )
Purchase of insurance company
    (362 )      
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    5,966       (53,448 )
Financing Activities:
               
Net increase in demand deposit, savings, money market, super now and escrow
    12,426       51,347  
Net decrease in time deposits
    (7,996 )     (6,315 )
Net proceeds of stock offerings and conversion
          27,748  
Dividends on preferred stock of subsidiary held by minority interest
    (192 )     (192 )
Proceeds from borrowings
          110  
Repayment of borrowings
    (1,000 )     (14,110 )
Cash dividends
    (2,566 )     (1,268 )
Stock issued/repurchase – noncontrolling interest
    (2,501 )     1  
Repurchase of common shares
    (863 )     (136 )
Exercise of stock options (using treasury stock)
          170  
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (2,692 )     57,355  
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    8,083       5,405  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    33,741       39,537  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 41,824     $ 44,942  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for interest
    3,143       4,470  
Cash paid for income taxes
    1,465       1,535  
                 
Supplemental noncash disclosures:
               
Transfer of loans to other real estate
    487       863  
Dividends declared and unpaid
    848       860  
Notes payable issued in connection with acquisition
    362        
Transfer of fixed assets to held for sale
          1,018  
Purchase of securities not settled
    11,462        
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 
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ONEIDA FINANCIAL CORP.
(UNAUDITED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Note A – Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include Oneida Financial Corp. (the “Company”), a Maryland corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Oneida Savings Bank (the “Bank”) as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.  All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates, assumptions, and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  These estimates, assumptions, and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions, and judgments.  Certain policies inherently have a greater reliance on the use of estimates, assumptions, and judgments and as such have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported.  Based on the valuation techniques used and the sensitivity of financial statement amounts to the methods, assumptions, and estimates underlying those amounts, management has identified the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the fair value of trading securities and investment securities and the evaluation of other-than-temporary impairment on securities whose fair value is less than amortized cost to be the accounting areas that require the most subjective or complex judgments, and as such could be most subject to revision as new information becomes available.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements include all necessary adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation for the periods presented.  The results of operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be achieved for the remainder of 2011.  On July 7, 2010, Oneida Financial MHC completed its second step conversion to stock form (the “Conversion”).  At that date, Oneida Financial Corp., a Maryland corporation, became the stock holding company of the Bank.  Oneida Financial Corp., a Federal corporation, was merged with and into Oneida Financial Corp., a Maryland corporation.  As a result of the second-step conversion, all share and per share information have been restated giving retroactive recognition to the second-step conversion ratio of 0.9136.  See Note H for more information.

The data in the consolidated statements of condition for December 31, 2010 was derived from the audited financial statements included in the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  That data, along with the interim financial information presented in the consolidated statement of condition, statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows should be read in conjunction with the 2010 consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Amounts in the prior period’s consolidated financial statements are reclassified when necessary to conform with the current period’s presentation.  Reclassifications did not impact prior period’s net income or stockholders’ equity.

Note B – Earnings per Share

The Company had stock compensation awards with non-forfeitable rights which are considered participating securities prior to 2011.  All compensation awards were vested as of December 31, 2010.  As such, earnings per share is computed using the two-class method.   Basic earnings per share is net income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding outstanding participating securities. Diluted earnings per common share includes the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares from stock-based compensation plans, but excludes awards considered participating securities.
 
Earnings per common share have been computed based on the following for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net income attributable to Oneida Financial Corp.
  $ 956,364     $ 814,629     $ 4,065,401     $ 2,256,166  
Net earnings allocated to participating securities
          (1,702 )           (7,973 )
Net earnings allocated to common stock
  $ 956,364     $ 812,927     $ 4,065,401     $ 2,248,193  
 
 
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Note B – Earnings per Share (Continued)
 
Basic
                               
Distributed earnings allocated to common stock
  $ 847,869     $ 857,977     $ 2,566,815     $ 2,119,885  
Undistributed (over distributed) earnings allocated to common stock
    108,495       (45,050 )     1,498,586       128,308  
Net earnings allocated to common stock
  $ 956,364     $ 812,927     $ 4,065,401     $ 2,248,193  
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding including shares considered participating securities
    7,011,684       7,017,559       7,034,844       7,110,741  
Less:  Average participating securities
          (14,983 )           (14,983 )
Weighted average shares
    7,011,684       7,002,576       7,034,844       7,095,758  
                                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.14     $ 0.12     $ 0.58     $ 0.32  
                                 
Diluted
                               
Net earnings allocated to common stock
  $ 956,364     $ 812,927     $ 4,065,401     $ 2,248,193  
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share
    7,011,684       7,002,576       7,034,844       7,095,758  
Add: Dilutive effects of assumed exercise of stock options
                      2,579  
                                 
Weighted average shares and dilutive potential common shares
    7,011,684       7,002,576       7,034,844       7,098,337  
                                 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.14     $ 0.12     $ 0.58     $ 0.32  

There were no stock options considered in computing diluted earnings per common share for 2011 and for the three months ended September 30, 2010 as all options expired April 25, 2010.  Dividends of $7,702 as of September 30, 2010 were declared on unvested shares with non-forfeitable dividend rights none of which was included in net income as compensation expense because all the awards are expected to vest.

Note C – Investment Securities and Mortgage-Backed Securities

Investment securities and mortgage-backed securities consist of the following at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
   
September 30, 2011
 
   
Amortized
   
Gross Unrealized
   
Fair
 
 
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Available-for-sale portfolio:
                       
Investment Securities
                       
Debt securities:
                       
U. S. Agencies
  $ 39,580     $ 223     $     $ 39,803  
Corporate
    28,108       589       (1,199 )     27,498  
Trust preferred securities
    6,266             (2,912 )     3,354  
State and municipal
    43,143       1,940             45,083  
Small business administration
    7,016       77       (23 )     7,070  
    $ 124,113     $ 2,829     $ (4,134 )   $ 122,808  
Mortgage-Backed Securities
                               
Fannie Mae
  $ 41,922     $ 1,185     $     $ 43,107  
Freddie Mac
    9,993       278             10,271  
Government National Mortgage Assoc.
    24,879       1,019             25,898  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
    2,233       19       (101 )     2,151  
    $ 79,027     $ 2,501     $ (101 )   $ 81,427  
Total available-for-sale
  $ 203,140     $ 5,330     $ (4,235 )   $ 204,235  

 
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Note C – Investment Securities and Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued)
 
Held-to-maturity portfolio
                       
Investment Securities
                       
Debt securities:
                       
U. S. Agencies
  $ 18,625     $ 296     $     $ 18,921  
State and municipal
    8,187       971             9,158  
Small business administration
    600       7             607  
    $ 27,412     $ 1,274     $     $ 28,686  
Mortgage-Backed Securities
                               
Fannie Mae
  $ 15,353     $ 579     $     $ 15,932  
Freddie Mac
    5,060       165             5,225  
Government National Mortgage Assoc.
    6,340       221             6,561  
    $ 26,753     $ 965     $     $ 27,718  
Total held-to-maturity
  $ 54,165     $ 2,239     $     $ 56,404  

   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Amortized
   
Gross Unrealized
   
Faire
 
 
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Available-for-sale portfolio:
                       
Investment Securities
                       
Debt securities:
                       
U. S. Agencies
  $ 70,214     $ 136     $ (1,205 )   $ 69,145  
Corporate
    25,139       157       (1,043 )     24,253  
Trust preferred securities
    6,858             (3,454 )     3,404  
State and municipal
    50,249       529       (1,708 )     49,070  
Small business administration
    3,027             (91 )     2,936  
    $ 155,487     $ 822     $ (7,501 )   $ 148,808  
Mortgage-Backed Securities
                               
Fannie Mae
  $ 38,331     $ 288     $ (511 )   $ 38,108  
Freddie Mac
    14,928       173       (151 )     14,950  
Government National Mortgage Assoc.
    22,164       277       (307 )     22,134  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
    3,701       9       (232 )     3,478  
    $ 79,124     $ 747     $ (1,201 )   $ 78,670  
Total available-for-sale
  $ 234,611     $ 1,569     $ (8,702 )   $ 227,478  
                                 
Held-to-maturity portfolio
                               
Investment Securities
                               
Debt securities:
                               
U. S. Agencies
  $ 3,998     $ 140     $     $ 4,138  
State and municipal
    8,270       484             8,754  
Small business administration
    663                   663  
    $ 12,931     $ 624     $     $ 13,555  
Mortgage-Backed Securities
                               
Fannie Mae
  $ 5,567     $ 177     $     $ 5,744  
Freddie Mac
    1,306       27             1,333  
Government National Mortgage Assoc.
    4,339       99             4,438  
    $ 11,212     $ 303     $     $ 11,515  
Total held-to-maturity
  $ 24,143     $ 927     $     $ 25,070  

The amortized cost and fair value of the investment securities portfolio at September 30, 2011 are shown by contractual maturities.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
   
Available for Sale
   
Held to Maturity
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Within one year
  $ 8,203     $ 8,220     $ 1,007     $ 1,027  
After one year through five years
    15,073       15,184       3,096       3,282  
After five years through ten years
    47,710       49,269       11,683       12,284  
After ten years
    53,127       50,135       11,626       12,093  
Total
  $ 124,113     $ 122,808     $ 27,412     $ 28,686  

 
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Note C – Investment Securities and Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued)

Sales of securities were as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Proceeds
  $ 12,828     $ 16,610     $ 40,231     $ 35,598  
Gross Gains
  $ 258     $ 536     $ 640     $ 1,287  
Gross Losses
  $ (6 )   $     $ (310 )   $  

Securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are as follows:

September 30, 2011
 
Less than 12 Months
   
More than 12 Months
   
Total
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
Description of Securities
 
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Corporate
  $ 6,941     $ (59 )   $ 6,851     $ (1,140 )   $ 13,792     $ (1,199 )
Trust preferred securities
                3,354       (2,912 )     3,354       (2,912 )
Small business administration
    2,092       (23 )                 2,092       (23 )
Collateralized mortgage obligations
                1,543       (101 )     1,543       (101 )
                                                 
Total securities available-for-sale in an unrealized loss position
  $ 9,033     $ (82 )   $ 11,748     $ (4,153 )   $ 20,781     $ (4,235 )
 
December 31, 2010
 
Less than 12 Months
   
More than 12 Months
   
Total
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
Description of Securities
 
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
 
   
(In thousands)
 
U.S. Agency
  $ 50,289     $ (1,205 )   $     $     $ 50,289     $ (1,205 )
Corporate
    9,033       (97 )     4,043       (946 )     13,076       (1,043 )
Trust preferred securities
                3,404       (3,454 )     3,404       (3,454 )
State and municipals
    32,162       (1,708 )                 32,162       (1,708 )
Small business administration
    2,930       (91 )                 2,930       (91 )
Fannie Mae
    22,786       (511 )                 22,786       (511 )
Freddie Mac
    10,256       (151 )                 10,256       (151 )
Ginnie Mae
    11,531       (307 )                 11,531       (307 )
Collateralized mortgage obligations
                2,746       (232 )     2,746       (232 )
Total securities available-for-sale in an unrealized loss position
  $ 138,987     $ (4,070 )   $ 10,193     $ (4,632 )   $ 149,180     $ (8,702 )
 
Declines in the fair value of securities below their cost that are other-than-temporary are reflected as realized losses.  The Company evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation.  For securities in an unrealized loss position, management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss, and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Management also assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis.  If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings.  For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of the impairment is split into two components as follows:  1) OTTI related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement and 2) other-than temporary impairment (OTTI) related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income.  The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows to be collected and the amortized cost basis.

In order to determine OTTI for purchased beneficial interests, that on the purchase date were not highly rated, the Company compares the present value of the remaining cash flows as estimated at the preceding evaluation date to the current expected remaining cash flows.  OTTI is deemed to have occurred if there is an adverse change in the remaining expected future cash flows.
 
 
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Note C – Investment Securities and Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued)

As of September 30, 2011, the Company’s security portfolio consisted of 358 securities, 25 of which were in an unrealized loss position. The majority of the unrealized losses are related to the Company’s Small Business agency, non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations, and corporate and trust preferred securities as discussed below.

Small Business Administration Agency Securities
 
The Small Business Administration guarantees the contractual cash flows of our agency securities.  At September 30, 2011, of the three U.S. Government sponsored enterprise agency securities in an unrealized loss position in our available-for-sale portfolios, there were no securities that were in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or more.  The unrealized losses at September 30, 2011 were primarily attributable to changes in interest rates and illiquidity, and not credit quality.  The Company does not have the intent to sell these agency securities and it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery. The Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2011.

Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
 
All of our non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations carry various amounts of credit enhancement and none are collateralized with subprime loans.  These securities were purchased based on the underlying loan characteristics such as loan to value ratio, credit scores, property type, location and the level of credit enhancement.  Current characteristics of each security are reviewed regularly by management.  If the level of credit loss coverage is sufficient, it indicates that we will receive all of the originally scheduled cash flows.

At September 30, 2011, of the two non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations in an unrealized loss position; both were in a continuous unrealized loss position of 12 months or more. Both were rated above investment grade at time of purchase. Both are currently rated below investment grade.  The Bank currently has two obligations totaling $1.6 million that based on expected cash flows, delinquencies and credit support the Company has considered impaired.  The unrealized losses at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 on these two securities were $101,000 and $144,000 respectively.  The securities were in a gross loss position of $101,000 after $15,000 and $66,000 was recorded as expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively. These securities remain available for sale at September 30, 2011.

Corporate Debt Securities
 
At September 30, 2011, of the eleven corporate debt securities in an unrealized loss position, five were in a continuous unrealized loss position of 12 months or more.  We have assessed these securities and determined that the decline in fair value was temporary.  In making this determination, we considered the period of time the securities were in a loss position, the percentage decline in comparison with the securities’ amortized cost, the financial condition of the issuers, and the delinquency or default rates based on the applicable bond ratings.  The eleven securities all have variable rate features.  In addition, we do not have the intent to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities before the recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be at maturity.  One of the securities whose unrealized loss positions exceeded 12 months was a $2.5 million Strats-Goldman Sachs corporation obligation, maturing February 15, 2034 which is a variable rate note based on the 6 month libor.  The current rate on the security is 1.52%.  The unrealized loss at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $849,000 and $914,000 respectively.  In addition to the items noted above, we reviewed capital ratios, public filings of the issuer and related trust documents in the review of the unrealized loss.  The security is paying as agreed.

Trust Preferred Securities
 
The Company currently has $6.3 million invested in nine trust preferred securities as of September 30, 2011 whose unrealized losses have been in a continuous loss position exceeding 12 months or more.  All of the trust preferred securities are pooled issuances. Of the $6.3 million, $3.0 million have variable rates of interest.  All of the securities are on nonaccrual as of September 30, 2011.  The unrealized losses at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 on the nine securities totaled $2.9 million and $3.5 million respectively.

 
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Note C – Investment Securities and Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued)
 
The following table provides detailed information related to the trust preferred securities held as of September 30, 2011:
 
Description
 
Class
   
Book
Valeue (2)
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Realized
Loss (2) (3)
   
Lowest
Rating (1)
   
Number of
Banks and
Insurance
Companies
Currently
Performing
   
Actual
Deferrals and
Defaults
as % of
Original
Collateral
   
Expected
Additional
Deferrals and
Defaults
as % of
Performing
Collateral
   
Excess
Subordination
Defaults
as % of
Performing
Collateral
 
   
 
   
(Dollars In thousands)
                               
Preferred Term Ltd.
 
Mezz
    $ 751     $ 587     $ (164 )   $ (337 )  
Ca
    17       38.07 %     26.80 %     -32.48 %
Preferred Term Ltd.
 
Mezz
      1,506       1,126       (380 )     (683 )  
Ca
    17       38.07 %     26.80 %     -32.48 %
Preferred Term Ltd.
 
Mezz
      1,004       751       (253 )     (456 )  
Ca
    17       38.07 %     26.80 %     -32.48 %
Preferred Term X
  B-3       813       353       (460 )     (1,163 )   C     33       49.98 %     12.92 %     -80.43 %
Preferred Term XV
  B-2       634       184       (450 )     (366 )   C     49       36.39 %     21.52 %     -43.07 %
Preferred Term XV
  B-3       641       186       (455 )     (359 )   C     49       36.39 %     21.52 %     -43.07 %
Preferred Term XXVI
  C-1       673       140       (533 )     (312 )   C     48       28.26 %     17.02 %     -21.43 %
Preferred Term XXVI
  D-1                         (497 )   N/R     48       28.26 %     17.02 %     -21.43 %
MMCF IX
  B-2       244       27       (217 )     (710 )  
Ca
    18       50.68 %     20.56 %     -84.73 %
          $ 6,266     $ 3,354     $ (2,912 )   $ (4,883 )                                    
 
(1)  The table represents ratings information as of September 30, 2011.  The securities had “investment grade” ratings by Moody’s (Baa2 or better) at time of purchase, but have since been downgraded by the rating agencies.
(2) Book value has been reduced by realized losses to reflect a new amortized cost basis.
(3) Represents life to date cumulative loss recognized in the income statement.
 
The structuring of trust preferred securities generally provide for a waterfall approach to absorbing losses whereby lower tranches are initially impacted and more senior tranches are impacted after lower tranches can no longer absorb losses.  Likewise, the waterfall approach also applies to principal and interest payments received, as senior tranches have priority over lower tranches in the receipt of payments.  In addition, there may be multiple classes within a single tranche that react differently to assumptions utilized in cash flow models due to the different features of the class such as fixed rate, floating rate, or a combination of both.  In determining the amount of “currently performing” collateral for purposes of the table above, the total amount of issuers’ balances outstanding have been reduced by the amount in deferral and default.  Also, for some of the securities, management has further reduced the total performing balance for the effects of issuers’ subsequent announcements of their intent to defer on the next applicable payment, and for other relevant circumstances through the date of issuance of the financial statements.  Management considered all such announcements and circumstances known to us in evaluating the pooled trust preferred securities for OTTI as of September 30, 2011.

In the table above, “Excess Subordination Defaults as % of Performing Collateral” (Excess Subordination Ratio) was calculated as follows:  Total face value of performing collateral minus face value of all outstanding note balances not subordinate to our investment, divided by total face value of performing collateral.  The Excess Subordination Ratio measures the extent to which there may be tranches within each pooled trust preferred structure available to absorb credit losses before the Company’s securities would be adversely impacted.  In 2008, 2009 and 2010, the amount of deferrals and defaults on the pools described above rose significantly, which has resulted in substantial reductions in the amounts of performing collateral.  As a result, the negative Excess Subordination Ratio percentages shown in the table signify there is no support from subordinate tranches available to absorb losses before the Company’s securities would be adversely impacted.  A negative Excess Subordination Ratio is not definitive, in isolation, for determining whether or not OTTI should be recorded for a pooled trust preferred security.  Other factors affect the timing and amount of cash flows available for payments to the note holders (investors); including the excess interest paid by the issuers (the issuers typically pay higher rates of interest than are paid out to the note holders).

The Company uses the OTTI evaluation model to compare the present value of expected cash flows to the previous estimates to ensure there are no adverse changes in cash flows during the quarter.  The OTTI model considers the structure and term of the trust preferred securities and the financial condition of the underlying issuers, the timing and amount of interest and principal payments of the underlying issuers, and the allocation of the payments to the note classes.  The current estimate of expected cash flows is based on the most recent trustee reports and any other relevant market information including announcements of interest payment deferrals or defaults of underlying trust preferred securities.  Assumptions used in the models are as follows:

 
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Note C – Investment Securities and Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued)

   
Significant inputs at September 30, 2011
     
Annual prepayment
 
1% annually
Projected severity of loss on current defaults
  100%
Projected severity of loss on current deferrals
  0% - 80%
Projected severity of loss on specific deferrals
  0% - 80%
Projected additional defaults thereafter
 
0.375% applied annually
Projected severity of loss on additional defaults
  0% - 100%
Present value discount rates for OTTI
  4.02% - 9.67%
Present value discount rates for fair value
  15%
 
The Company reviews the assumptions quarterly for reasonableness and will update those assumptions that management believes have changed given market conditions, changes in deferral and defaults, as well as other factors that can impact these assumptions.  The discount rates range can vary depending on the index the instruments are tied to as well as the spread for each instrument. The Company uses market-based yield indicators as a baseline for determining appropriate discount rates, and then adjusts the resulting discount rates on the basis of its credit and structural analysis of specific trust preferred securities.  The Company looks principally to market yields to maturity for investment grade and non investment grade trust preferred securities for which there is an active and liquid market. The next step is to make a series of adjustments to reflect the differences that nevertheless exist between these products (both credit and structural) and, most importantly, to reflect idiosyncratic credit performance differences (both actual and projected) between these products and the underlying collateral in the specific trust preferred securities. In addition, utilization of the individual trust preferred investment’s interest crediting rate and if applicable, margin index is utilized in calculating the expected cash flows.

Prepayments can occur at the discretion of the issuer on predetermined call increments.  The call provision allows the issuer to prepay some or the entire outstanding debt obligation on the fifth year and every fifth year thereafter.  Due to the general weakness of the financial sector and the regulatory requirements to maintain and increase the capitalization of U.S. banks, the Company concluded that the issuers were unlikely to prepay their outstanding debt obligation and thereby reducing their individual capital ratios during this difficult economic cycle.

The Company reviews each issuer individually for projected future deferrals and defaults.  The purpose of the individual issuer review is to determine if an individual issuer demonstrates a significant likelihood of potential deferral/default so as to require a further addition to the projected additional default percentages as outlined in the table above.  This review includes obtaining quarterly financial information and monitoring new releases and pertinent information relative to those issuers.  The Company specifically reviews certain financial ratios including Fitch Score and “Texas Ratio” as well as capital adequacy and participation in the Troubled Asset Relief Program of each issuer.  The Company believes the “Texas Ratio (“TR”)” is a prominent indicator of the stress a financial institution is experiencing.  The TR is calculated by dividing nonperforming assets and loans, including past due 90 days or more, by the sum of tangible equity and loan loss reserves. Management judgmentally establishes various credit criteria, and combinations of credit criteria and those issuers meeting some combination of such criteria are considered additional deferrals as of the reporting date.  Based on the results of this analysis, the Company ensures that actual deferrals/defaults as well as forecasted deferrals/defaults of specific institutions are appropriately factored into the cash flow projections for each security.   The default and recovery probabilities for each piece of collateral were formed based on the evaluation of collateral credit and a review of historical default data and current/near term operating conditions.  There is no recovery estimated for actual defaulted issuers.  Projected deferrals are modeled in a consistent manner with actual deferrals. One of these securities was fully impaired in 2009.   Upon completion of the September 30, 2011 analysis, our model indicated other-than temporary impairment on one of these securities for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, which resulted from management projecting additional defaults and deferrals during the period.

Three of the eight securities had OTTI losses of $292,000 during 2011 of which $58,000 was recorded as expense during the three months ended September 30, 2011.  These eight securities remain classified as available-for-sale at September 30, 2011.  It is possible that the underlying collateral of these securities will perform worse than expectations including an increase in deferrals/defaults above projections, which may lead to adverse changes in cash flows on these securities and potential future other-than-temporary impairment losses.  Events that may trigger material declines in fair value for these securities in the future would include, but are not limited to, deterioration of credit metrics, such as significantly higher levels of defaults, and severity of loss on the underlying collateral and further illiquidity.

 
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Note C – Investment Securities and Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued)
 
The table below presents a roll-forward of the credit losses recognized in earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands):

   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
Beginning Balance
  $ 5,740     $ 3,317  
Credit loss for which other-than-temporary impairment was not previously recognized
    66          
Additional credit loss for which other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized
    292       1,700  
Ending Balance
  $ 6,098     $ 5,017  

Unrealized losses on other investments have not been recognized into income because the issuer(s) securities are of investment grade (except as indicated above), management does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that management would be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery, and the decline in fair value is largely due to changes in interest rates.  The fair value is expected to recover as the bond(s) approach maturity.

Note D – Loans Receivable

The components of loans receivable at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:

   
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Residential mortgages
  $ 89,319     $ 90,033  
Home equity loans
    44,120       42,122  
Consumer loans
    34,924       35,879  
Commercial real estate
    80,922       77,851  
Commercial loans
    40,019       40,965  
      289,304       286,850  
Allowance for loan losses
    (3,101 )     (4,276 )
Net loans
  $ 286,203     $ 282,574  

The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses.  Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.   Management estimates the allowance required by using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors.  Allocation of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off.   The allowance consists of specific and general components.  The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired.

A loan is considered impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Loans, for which the terms have been modified, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings and classified as impaired.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.

If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from collateral.  Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as consumer and residential real estate loans are collectively evaluated for impairment, and accordingly, they are not separately identified for impairment disclosures.

The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current factors.  The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experienced by the Company over the most recent 3 years.  This actual loss experience is supplemented with other economic factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment.  These economic factors include consideration of the following:  levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; levels of and trends in charge-offs and recoveries; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards; other changes in lending policies, procedures, and practices; experience, ability and depth of the lending management and other relevant staff; national and local economic trends and conditions; industry conditions; and effects of changes in credit concentrations.  The following portfolio segments have been identified:  commercial real estate, commercial loans, consumer loans, home equity loans and residential mortgages.
 
 
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Note D – Loans Receivable (Continued)

Loans secured by commercial real estate and multi-family residential properties generally are larger than one-to-four family residential loans and involve a greater degree of risk. Commercial and multi-family residential mortgage loans often involve large loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Payments on these loans depend to a large degree on the results of operations and management of the properties or underlying businesses, and may be affected to a greater extent by adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy in general. Accordingly, the nature of commercial real estate loans makes them more difficult for management to monitor and evaluate.

Commercial business lending generally involves greater risk than residential mortgage lending and involves risks that are different from those associated with residential and commercial real estate lending. Real estate lending is generally considered to be collateral based, with loan amounts based on predetermined loan to collateral values and liquidation of the underlying real estate collateral is viewed as the primary source of repayment in the event of borrower default. Although commercial business loans may be collateralized by equipment or other business assets, the liquidation of collateral in the event of a borrower default is often an insufficient source of repayment because equipment and other business assets may be obsolete or of limited use, among other things. Accordingly, the repayment of a commercial business loan depends primarily on the creditworthiness of the borrower (and any guarantors), while liquidation of collateral is a secondary and often insufficient source of repayment.

Consumer loans generally have shorter terms and higher interest rates than one-to-four family mortgage loans. In addition, consumer loans expand the products and services we offer to better meet the financial services needs of our customers.  Consumer loans generally involve greater credit risk than residential mortgage loans because of the difference in the underlying collateral.  Repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance because of the greater likelihood of damage to, loss of, or depreciation in the underlying collateral. The remaining deficiency often does not warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower beyond obtaining a deficiency judgment. In addition, consumer loan collections depend on the borrower’s personal financial stability. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including federal and state bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount that can be recovered on such loans.

Home equity loans are secured by a borrower’s primary residence.  Home equity loans are underwritten under the same criteria that we use to underwrite one-to-four family fixed-rate loans. Home equity loans may be underwritten with a loan to value ratio of 90% when combined with the principal balance of an existing mortgage loan.  Home equity loans generally involve greater credit risk than the primary residential mortgage loans due to the potential of declines in collateral values, collectability as a result of foreclosure processes if the Bank is considered to be in a secondary position as well as the amount of expenses incurred during the process.

Residential real estate loans have as collateral a borrower’s primary residence.  The risk of loss on these loans would be due to collateral deficiencies due to market deterioration or location and condition of the property.  The foreclosure process of a primary residence is usually the final course of action on these types of loans. Given our underwriting criteria and the volume and balance of the loans as compared to collateral, the risk in this portfolio segment is less than that of the other segments.

The following table sets forth the activity in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method:

For the Three Months Ended
 
Commercial
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Home
   
Residential
       
September 30, 2011
 
Loans
   
Real Estate
   
Loans
   
Equity
   
Mortgages
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Allowance for credit losses:
                                   
Beginning balance
  $ 658     $ 1,327     $ 356     $ 265     $ 464     $ 3,070  
Charge-offs
    (23 )           (77 )           (6 )     (106 )
Recoveries
    28       1       57       1             87  
Provision for loan losses
    5       33       8       (15 )     19       50  
Ending balance
  $ 668     $ 1,361     $ 344     $ 251     $ 477     $ 3,101  

 
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Note D – Loans Receivable (Continued)

For the Nine Months Ended
 
Commercial
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Home
   
Residential
       
September 30, 2011
 
Loans
   
Real Estate
   
Loans
   
Equity
   
Mortgages
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Allowance for credit losses:
                                   
Beginning balance
  $ 2,668     $ 576     $ 337     $ 264     $ 431     $ 4,276  
Charge-offs
    (2,061 )     (80 )     (165 )     (4 )     (6 )     (2,316 )
Recoveries
    33       3       102       3             141  
Provision for loan losses
    28       862       70       (12 )     52       1,000  
Ending balance
  $ 668     $ 1,361     $ 344     $ 251     $ 477     $ 3,101  
 
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Home
   
Residential
         
September 30, 2011
 
Loans
   
Real Estate
   
Loans
   
Equity
   
Mortgages
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Ending balance attributable to loans:
 
 
                                         
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 106     $ 679     $     $     $     $ 785  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    562       682       344       251       477       2,316  
Total
  $ 668     $ 1,361     $ 344     $ 251     $ 477     $ 3,101  

   
Commercial
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Home
   
Residential
       
September 30, 2011
 
Loans
   
Real Estate
   
Loans
   
Equity
   
Mortgages
   
Total
 
 
 
(In thousands)
Loans:
                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 223     $ 1,011     $     $     $     $ 1,234  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    39,796       79,911       34,924       44,120       89,319       288,070  
Total
  $ 40,019     $ 80,922     $ 34,924     $ 44,120     $ 89,319     $ 289,304  
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
Commercial
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Home
   
Residential
         
September 30, 2010
 
Loans
   
Real Estate
   
Loans
   
Equity
   
Mortgages
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Allowance for credit losses:
                                               
Beginning balance
  $ 1,971     $ 528     $ 372     $ 165     $ 416     $ 3,452  
Charge-offs
                (103 )           (27 )     (130 )
Recoveries
    68       3       55       1             127  
Provision for loan losses
    717       (45 )     40       2       (64 )     650  
Ending balance
  $ 2,756     $ 486     $ 364     $ 168     $ 325     $ 4,099  

For the Nine Months Ended
 
Commercial
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Home
   
Residential
       
September 30, 2010
 
Loans
   
Real Estate
   
Loans
   
Equity
   
Mortgages
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                                     
Beginning balance
  $ 1,259     $ 635     $ 431     $ 191     $ 385     $ 2,901  
Charge-offs
    (57 )           (204 )     (134 )     (31 )     (426 )
Recoveries
    136       5       132       1             274  
Provision for loan losses
    1,418       (154 )     5       110       (29 )     1,350  
Ending balance
  $ 2,756     $ 486     $ 364     $ 168     $ 325     $ 4,099  
 
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Home
   
Residential
         
September 30, 2010
 
Loans
   
Real Estate
   
Loans
   
Equity
   
Mortgages
   
Total
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Ending balance attributable to loans:
                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 2,147     $     $     $     $     $ 2,147  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    609       486       364       168       325       1,952  
Total
  $ 2,756     $ 486     $ 364     $ 168     $ 325     $ 4,099  

 
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Note D – Loans Receivable (Continued)

                                     
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Home
   
Residential
       
December 31, 2010
 
Loans
   
Real Estate
   
Loans
   
Equity
   
Mortgages
   
Total
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Ending balance attributable to loans:
                                   
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 2,043     $ 98     $     $     $     $ 2,141  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    625       478       337       264       431       2,135  
Total
  $ 2,668     $ 576     $ 337     $ 264     $ 431     $ 4,276  
 
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Home
   
Residential
         
December 31, 2010
 
Loans
   
Real Estate
   
Loans
   
Equity
   
Mortgages
   
Total
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Loans:
                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 2,043     $ 1,383     $     $     $     $ 3,426  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    38,922       76,468       35,879       42,122       90,033       283,424  
Total
  $ 40,965     $ 77,851     $ 35,879     $ 42,122     $ 90,033     $ 286,850  

The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by segment of loans as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

   
September 30, 2011
 
                   
   
Unpaid
   
 
   
Allowance for
 
   
Principal
   
Recorded
   
Loan Losses
 
   
Balance
   
Investment
   
Allocated
 
   
(In thousands)
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                 
Commercial real estate
  $     $     $  
Commercial loans
                 
Consumer loans
                 
Home equity
                 
Residential mortgages
                 
With an allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial real estate
    1,011       1,011       679  
Commercial loans
    223       223       106  
Consumer loans
                 
Home equity
                 
Residential mortgages
                 
Total
  $ 1,234     $ 1,234     $ 785  

 
 
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Note D – Loans Receivable (Continued)

   
December 31, 2010
 
                   
   
Unpaid
   
 
   
Allowance for
 
   
Principal
   
Recorded
   
Loan Losses
 
   
Balance
   
Investment
   
Allocated
 
   
(In thousands)
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                 
Commercial real estate
  $     $     $  
Commercial loans
                 
Consumer loans
                 
Home equity
                 
Residential mortgages
                 
With an allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial real estate
    1,383       1,383       98  
Commercial loans
    2,043       2,043       2,043  
Consumer loans
                 
Home equity
                 
Residential mortgages
                 
Total
  $ 3,426     $ 3,426     $ 2,141  

The following table presents the average recorded investment and cash basis interest income recognized by segment of loans for loans individually evaluated for impairment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
   
 
   
Cash Basis
         
Cash Basis
 
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
   
Interest
 
   
Recorded
   
Income
   
Recorded
   
Income
 
   
Investment
   
Recognized
   
Investment
   
Recognized
 
   
(In thousands)
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial real estate
  $     $     $     $  
Commercial loans
                       
Consumer loans
                       
Home equity
                       
Residential mortgages
                       
With an allowance recorded:
                               
Commercial real estate
    1,151                    
Commercial loans
    223             2,156        
Consumer loans
                       
Home equity
                       
Residential mortgages
                       
Total
  $ 1,374     $     $ 2,156        
 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
   
 
   
Cash Basis
            Cash Basis  
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
   
Interest
 
   
Recorded
   
Income
   
Recorded
   
Income
 
   
Investment
   
Recognized
   
Investment
   
Recognized
 
   
(In thousands)
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                               
Commercial real estate
  $     $     $     $  
Commercial loans
                       
Consumer loans
                       
Home equity
                       
Residential mortgages
                       
 
 
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Note D – Loans Receivable (Continued)

With an allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial real estate
    1,304                    
Commercial loans
    1,373       9       2,161       35  
Consumer loans
                       
Home equity
                       
Residential mortgages
                       
Total
  $ 2,677     $ 9     $ 2,161       35  

Nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days still on accrual include both smaller balance homogenous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified as impaired loans.

The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual and past due loans over 90 days still on accrual by class as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

   
September 30, 2011
 
         
Loans Past Due
 
         
Over 90 days still
 
   
Nonaccrual
   
Accruing
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 1,011     $  
Commercial loans
    282        
Consumer loans
           
Home equity
    150        
Residential mortgages
    267        
Total
  $ 1,710     $  
 
   
December 31, 2010
 
           
Loans Past Due
 
           
Over 90 days still
 
   
Nonaccrual
   
Accruing
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 1,555     $  
Commercial loans
    2,175        
Consumer loans
           
Home equity
           
Residential mortgages
    247        
Total
  $ 3,977     $  

The following represents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 by class of loans.
 
   
September 30, 2011
 
          30-59     60-89    
Greater than
             
         
Days
   
Days
   
90 Days
   
Total
   
Loans Not
 
   
Total
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 80,922     $     $     $ 1,011     $ 1,011     $ 79,911  
Commercial loans
    40,019             11       212       223       39,796  
Consumer loans
    34,924       69       150             219       34,705  
Home equity
    44,120       10                   10       44,110  
Residential mortgages
    89,319             267       267       534       88,785  
Total
  $ 289,304     $ 79     $ 428     $ 1,490     $ 1,997     $ 287,307  
 
 
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Note D – Loans Receivable (Continued)

   
December 31, 2010
 
           30-59      60-89    
Greater than
             
         
Days
   
Days
   
90 Days
   
Total
   
Loans Not
 
   
Total
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 77,851     $ 99     $ 1,522     $ 90     $ 1,711     $ 76,140  
Commercial loans
    40,965       11       275       53       339       40,626  
Consumer loans
    35,879       90                   90       35,789  
Home equity
    42,122       5                   5       42,117  
Residential mortgages
    90,033             95       247       342       89,691  
Total
  $ 286,850     $ 205     $ 1,892     $ 390     $ 2,487     $ 284,363  

Credit Quality Indicators

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors.  The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk.  This analysis includes non-homogenous loans, such as commercial and commercial real estate with an outstanding relationship greater than $250,000.  Homogenous loans are reviewed when appropriate given foreclosures, bankruptcies or relationships that include non-homogenous loans.  This analysis is performed on at least an annual basis.  The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
 
Special Mention.  Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention.  If left uncovered, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or the institution’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard.  Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debts.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful.  Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans.  Loans listed as not rated are either less than $250,000 or are included in groups of homogenous loans.  As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, and based on the most recent analysis performed (all loans graded within past 12 months), the risk category:

   
September 30, 2011
 
   
Not
         
Special
             
   
Rated
   
Pass
   
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 13,075     $ 64,681     $ 1,045     $ 1,235     $ 886  
Commercial loans
    13,731       25,730       189       56       313  
Total
  $ 26,806     $ 90,411     $ 1,234     $ 1,291     $ 1,199  
 
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Not
           
Special
                 
   
Rated
   
Pass
   
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 17,051     $ 59,250     $     $ 1,550     $  
Commercial loans
    13,097       24,858       436       340       2,234  
                                         
Total
  $ 30,148     $ 84,108     $ 436     $ 1,890     $ 2,234  

 
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Note E – Segment Information
 
The Bank has determined that it has four primary business segments, its banking franchise, its insurance activities, its employee benefit consulting activities and risk management activities.  For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Bank’s insurance activities consisted of those conducted through its wholly owned subsidiary, Bailey & Haskell Associates, Inc. The Bank’s benefit consulting activities consisted of those conducted through its wholly owned subsidiary Benefit Consulting Group, Inc. The risk management activities consisted of those conducted through its wholly owned subsidiary Workplace Health Solutions Inc.  Information about the Bank’s segments is presented in the following table for the periods indicated:

   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Banking
   
Insurance
   
Benefit Consulting
   
Risk Management
       
   
Activities
   
Activities
   
Activities
   
Activities
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Net interest income
  $ 5,039     $     $     $       $ 5,039  
Provision for loan losses
    50                         50  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    4,989                         4,989  
Investment gains, net
    (485 )                       (485 )
Non-interest income
    1,406       2,363       1,566       330       5,665  
Non-interest expenses
    4,329       2,403       1,248       347       8,327  
Depreciation and amortization
    393       16       24             433  
Income (loss) before income taxes
    1,188       (56 )     294       (17 )     1,409  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    348       (52 )     98       (5 )     389  
Net income (loss)
    840       (4 )     196       (12 )     1,020  
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    64                         64  
Net income (loss) attributable to Oneida Financial Corp.
  $ 776     $ (4 )   $ 196     $ (12 )   $ 956  
                                         
Total Assets
  $ 659,286     $ 19,441     $ 5,997     $ 191     $ 684,915  
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
 
   
Banking
   
Insurance
   
Benefit Consulting
   
Risk Management
         
   
Activities
   
Activities
   
Activities
   
Activities
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Net interest income
  $ 4,628     $     $     $     $ 4,628  
Provision for loan losses
    650                         650  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    3,978                         3,978  
Investment gains, net
    297                         297  
Non-interest income
    1,376       2,184       1,371       290       5,221  
Non-interest expenses
    3,958       2,469       1,154       313       7,894  
Depreciation and amortization
    408       40       32       1       481  
Income (loss) before income taxes
    1,285       (325 )     185       (24 )     1,121  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    312       (138 )     76       (8 )     242  
Net income (loss)
    973       (187 )     109       (16 )     879  
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    64                         64  
Net income (loss) attributable to Oneida Financial Corp.
  $ 909     $ (187 )   $ 109     $ (16 )   $ 815  
                                         
Total Assets
  $ 638,864     $ 15,997     $ 5,125     $ 147     $ 660,133  
 
 
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Note E – Segment Information (Continued)                                                                                     
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Banking
   
Insurance
   
Benefit Consulting
   
Risk Management
       
   
Activities
   
Activities
   
Activities
   
Activities
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Net interest income
  $ 14,891     $     $     $     $ 14,891  
Provision for loan losses
    1,000                         1,000  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    13,891                         13,891  
Investment gains, net
    130                         130  
Non-interest income
    3,720       8,589       4,746       953       18,008  
Non-interest expenses
    12,670       7,565       3,810       974       25,019  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,149       103       74       1       1,327  
Income (loss) before income taxes
    3,922       921       862       (22 )     5,683  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    728       371       333       (6 )     1,426  
Net income (loss)
    3,194       550       529       (16 )     4,257  
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    192                         192  
Net income (loss) attributable to Oneida Financial Corp.
  $ 3,002     $ 550     $ 529     $ (16 )   $ 4,065  
                                         
Total Assets
  $ 659,286     $ 19,441     $ 5,997     $ 191     $ 684,915  
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
 
   
Banking
   
Insurance
   
Benefit Consulting
   
Risk Management
   
Total
 
   
Activities
   
Activities
   
Activities
   
Activities
         
   
(In thousands)
 
Net interest income
  $ 13,357     $     $     $     $ 13,357  
Provision for loan losses
    1,350                         1,350  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    12,007                         12,007  
Investment losses, net
    (728 )                       (728 )
Non-interest income
    3,814       7,796       4,401       745       16,756  
Non-interest expenses
    12,171       7,025       3,454       790       23,440  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,250       130       94       2       1,476  
Income (loss) before income taxes
    1,672       641       853       (47 )     3,119  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    53       283       352       (17 )     671  
Net income (loss)
    1,619       358       501       (30 )     2,448  
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    192                         192  
Net income (loss) attributable to Oneida Financial Corp.
  $ 1,427     $ 358     $ 501     $ (30 )   $ 2,256  
                                         
Total Assets
  $ 638,864     $ 15,997     $ 5,125     $ 147     $ 660,133  

The following represents a reconciliation of the Company’s reported segment assets to consolidated assets as of September 30:
 
 
 
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Assets
               
Total assets for reportable segments
  $ 684,915     $ 660,133  
Elimination of intercompany cash balances
    (6,589 )     (12,207 )
Consolidated Total
  $ 678,326     $ 647,926  
 
 
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Note F – Fair Value

Fair Value Option

The Company has elected to record at fair value certain preferred and common equity securities, in accordance with accounting guidance, as they do not have stated maturity values and the fair value fluctuates with market changes.  The decision to elect the fair value option is made individually for each instrument and is irrevocable once made.  Changes in fair value for the selected instruments are recorded in earnings.

The following table presents the amount of gains and losses from fair value changes included in income before income taxes for financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value for the nine months ended September 30:

   
Changes in Fair Values for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, for items
 
   
Measured at Fair Value Pursuant to Election of the Fair Value Option
 
                     
Total Changes
 
                     
In Fair Values
 
   
Other
               
Included in
 
   
Gains and
   
Interest
   
Interest
   
Current Period
 
   
(Losses)
   
Income
   
Expense
   
Earnings
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Assets:
                       
Trading securities
  $ 138       20           $ 158  
 
   
Changes in Fair Values for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, for items
 
   
Measured at Fair Value Pursuant to Election of the Fair Value Option
 
                           
Total Changes
 
                           
In Fair Values
 
   
Other
                   
Included in
 
   
Gains and
   
Interest
   
Interest
   
Current Period
 
   
(Losses)
   
Income
   
Expense
   
Earnings
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Assets:
                               
Trading securities
  $ (344 )     29           $ (315 )

Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

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

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

Level 3:  Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of items:

Securities:  The fair values of trading securities and securities available for sale are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1 inputs). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair value is calculated based on market price of similar securities (Level 2).  For securities where quoted prices or market prices are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).  Discounted cash flows are calculated using spread to swap and LIBOR curves that are updated to incorporate loss severities, volatility, credit swap and optionality.  Default and deferrals on individual securities are reviewed and incorporated into the calculations.  During times when trading is more liquid, broker quotes are used (if available) to validate the model.
 
 
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Note F – Fair Value (Continued)

Trust Preferred Securities which are issued by financial institutions and insurance companies were historically priced using Level 2 inputs.  The decline in the level of observable inputs and market activity in this class of investments by the measurement date has been significant and resulted in unreliable external pricing. Broker pricing and bid/ask spreads, when available, vary widely.  The once active market has become comparatively inactive.  As such, these investments are now priced using Level 3 inputs.

The Company has developed an internal model for pricing these securities.  Information such as historical and current performance of the underlying collateral, deferral/default rates, collateral coverage ratios, break in yield calculations, cash flow projections, liquidity and credit premiums required by a market participant, and financial trend analysis with respect to the individual issuing financial institutions and insurance companies, are utilized in determining individual security valuations.  Due to current market conditions as well as the limited trading activity of these securities, the market value of the securities is highly sensitive to assumption changes and market volatility.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, corporate securities are priced using Level 2 inputs.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, there was one corporate security that was priced using Level 3 inputs due to the lack of market of similar type investments.  The Company obtained broker quotes on this investment based on trading desk information in which the prices were heavily influenced by unobservable market inputs.  The security is still owned by the Company but is currently being priced under Level 2 inputs.

Common and preferred equity securities are generally priced using Level 1 or Level 2 inputs due to the market activity of these types of securities.   One of the preferred securities is considered level 3 pricing due to the limited trading activity of the individual security in the market and lack of certain brokers providing quotes on this type of security.  The company does obtain available, if any broker quotes, reviews past history of contractual payments and financial condition of the corporation in determining an appropriate market value for this type of security.

Impaired Loans:  Impaired commercial real estate loans that are measured for impairment using the fair value of collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a principal balance of $1.0 million, with a valuation allowance of $679,000 at September 30, 2011.  Impaired commercial real estate loans had a principal balance of $1.4 million, with a valuation allowance of $98,000 at December 31, 2010.  The increase in the specific allowance resulted in the increase in provisions for loan losses in the current year of $581,000.  Estimates of fair value used for other collateral supporting commercial loans generally are not observable in the marketplace and therefore, such valuations have been classified as Level 3. Impaired commercial loans had a principal balance of $223,000 with a valuation allowance of $106,000 as of September 30, 2011.  Impaired commercial loans had a principal balance of $2.0 million with a valuation allowance of $2.0 million as of December 31, 2010.  This loan was charged off in April 2011.

Loans Servicing Rights:  Fair value is based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available, or alternatively, based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income.

Loans Held for Sale:  Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, as determined by outstanding loan commitments from third party investors.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, are summarized below:
 
   
 
   
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2011 Using
 
         
Quoted Prices in
   
Significant Other
   
Significant
 
         
Active Markets for
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
 
    September 30,    
Identical Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
Assets:
 
2011
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Trading securities
                               
Common and preferred equities
  $ 6,970           $ 5,111     $ 1,859  
Available-for- sale securities
                               
U.S. Agency
    39,803             39,803        
Corporate
    27,498             27,498        
Trust preferred securities
    3,354                   3,354  
State and municipal
    45,083             45,083        
Small Business Administration
    7,070             7,070        
Residential mortgage-backed securities
    79,276             79,276        
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    2,151             2,151        
Total
  $ 211,205     $     $ 205,992     $ 5,213  
 
 
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Note F – Fair Value (Continued)
 
   
 
   
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2010 Using
 
               
Significant
       
         
Quoted Prices in
   
Other
   
Significant
 
         
Active Markets for
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
 
    December 31,     
Identical Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
Assets:
 
 2010
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Trading securities
                       
Common and preferred equities
  $ 7,691           $ 5,790     $ 1,901  
Available-for- sale securities
                               
U.S. Agency
    69,145             69,145        
Corporate
    24,253             24,253        
Trust preferred securities
    3,404                   3,404  
State and municipal
    49,070             49,070        
Small Business Administration
    2,936             2,936        
Residential mortgage-backed securities
    75,192             75,192        
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    3,478             3,478        
Total
  $ 235,169     $     $ 229,864     $ 5,305  

The table below presents a reconciliation for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended March 31, June 30, and September 30:

   
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
   
Trading
   
Trust
       
   
Securities
   
Preferreds
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Beginning balance January 1, 2011
  $ 1,901     $ 3,404     $ 5,305  
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)
                       
Included in earnings
                       
Interest income on securities
    (10 )           (10 )
Other changes in fair value
    (5 )           (5 )
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
          (205 )     (205 )
Interest payments applied to principal
          (6 )     (6 )
Included in other comprehensive income
          376       376  
                         
Ending balance March 31, 2011
  $ 1,886     $ 3,569     $ 5,455  
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)
                       
Included in earnings
                       
Interest income on securities
    (10 )           (10 )
Other changes in fair value
    23             23  
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
          (30 )     (30 )
Interest payments applied to principal
          (5 )     (5 )
Included in other comprehensive income
          73       73  
                         
Ending balance June 30, 2011
  $ 1,899     $ 3,607     $ 5,506  
                         
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)
                       
Included in earnings
                       
Interest income on securities
                 
Other changes in fair value
    (40 )           (40 )
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
          (58 )     (58 )
Interest payments applied to principal
          (289 )     (289 )
Included in other comprehensive income
          94       94  
                         
Ending balance September 30, 2011
  $ 1,859     $ 3,354     $ 5,213  

 
 
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Note F – Fair Value (Continued)
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
   
Trading
         
Trust
       
   
Securities
   
Corporate
   
Preferreds
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Beginning balance January 1, 2010
  $ 2,059     $ 2,250     $ 5,921     $ 10,230  
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)
                               
Included in earnings
                               
Interest income on securities
    (10 )                 (10 )
Other changes in fair value
    (24 )                 (24 )
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
                (937 )     (937 )
Interest payments applied to principal
                (252 )     (252 )
Included in other comprehensive income
                299       299  
Ending balance March 31, 2010
  $ 2,025     $ 2,250     $ 5,031     $ 9,306  
Included in earnings
                               
Interest income on securities
    (10 )                 (10 )
Other changes in fair value
    (256 )                 (256 )
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
                (58 )     (58 )
Included in other comprehensive income
          (850 )     960       110  
                                 
Ending balance June 30, 2010
  $ 1,759     $ 1,400     $ 5,933     $ 9,092  
Included in earnings
                               
Interest income on securities
    (9 )                 (9 )
Other changes in fair value
    53                   53  
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
                (649 )     (649 )
Interest payments applied to principle
                (5 )     (5 )
Included in other comprehensive income
                (373 )     (373 )
                                 
Ending balance September 30, 2010
  $ 1,803     $ 1,400     $ 4,906     $ 8,109  

For items for which the fair value option has been elected, interest income is recorded within the consolidated statements of income based on the contractual amount of interest income earned on financial assets (except any that are in nonaccrual status). Dividend income is recorded based on cash dividends.  Cash flows from the purchase and sale of securities for which the fair value option has been elected are shown as investing activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows:
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
 
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Financial assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 41,824     $ 41,824     $ 33,741     $ 33,741  
Trading securities
    6,970       6,970       7,691       7,691  
Investment securities, available for sale
    204,235       204,235       227,478       227,478  
Investment securities, held to maturity
    54,165       56,404       24,143       25,070  
Loans held for sale
    1,663       1,663       857       865  
Loans receivable, net
    286,203       299,097       282,574       297,342  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    2,155       N/A       2,109       N/A  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,550       2,550       2,455       2,455  
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
  $ 556,594     $ 559,195     $ 552,164     $ 560,226  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    11,000       11,316       12,000       12,308  
Accrued interest payable
    37       37       53       53  

 
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Note F – Fair Value (Continued)

Our fair value estimates are based on our existing on and off balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of any anticipated future business. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on our fair value estimates and have not been considered in these.

Our fair value estimates are made as of the dates indicated, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instruments, including our judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in our assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. Our fair value estimates, methods, and assumptions are set forth below for each type of financial instrument.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying value of our cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value because these instruments have original maturities of three months or less.

Investment Securities
We carry our investment securities held to maturity at cost and we carry our investment securities available for sale at fair value. The fair value estimates of these securities are based on quoted market prices of identical assets or liabilities, where available. Where sufficient data is not available to produce a fair valuation, fair value is based on broker quotes of similar assets or liabilities. Broker quotes may be adjusted to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. Adjustments
may include amounts to reflect counterparty credit quality and our creditworthiness, among other things, as well as unobservable parameters. Any such valuation adjustments are applied consistently over time. If quoted prices are not available, fair value is based upon valuation models that use cash flow, security structure, and other observable information.

Loans Held for Sale
Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments, from third party investors.

Loans and Leases
Variable-rate loans reprice as the associated rate index changes. Therefore, the carrying value of these loans approximate fair value. The fair value of our fixed-rate loans were calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the estimated maturity using credit adjusted quarter-end origination rates. Our estimate of maturity is based on the contractual cash flows adjusted for prepayment estimates based on current economic and lending conditions.

FHLB Stock
It is not practicable to estimate the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

Accrued Interest Receivable
The carrying value of accrued interest receivable approximates fair value.

Deposits
The fair value of our deposits with no stated maturity, such as savings and checking, as well as mortgagors’ payments held in escrow, is equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair value of time deposits was estimated by discounting expected maturities at interest rates approximating those currently being offered.  The fair value of accrued interest approximates fair value.

Borrowings
The fair value of borrowings is estimated using discounted cash flows analysis to maturity.

Note G – Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2011, the FASB issued additional guidance to improve financial reporting by creating greater consistency in the way GAAP is applied for various types of debt restructurings.  The guidance clarifies which loan modifications constitute troubled debt restructurings.  It is intended to assist creditors in determining whether a modification of the terms of a receivable meets the criteria to be considered a troubled debt restructuring, both for purposes of recording an impairment loss and for disclosure of troubled debt restructurings.  In evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring, a creditor must separately conclude that both of the following exist:  (a) the restructuring constitutes a concession; and (b) the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties.  The amendments clarify the guidance on a creditor’s evaluation of whether it has
 
 
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Note G – Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

granted a concession and whether a debtor is experiencing financial difficulties.  The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after June 15, 2011 and applies retrospectively to restructurings occurring on or after the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption.  The disclosures and guidance are required to be included with the Company’s September 30, 2011 interim financial statement.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
In May 2011, the FASB issued amended fair value measurement and disclosure requirements.  This guidance represents converged guidance of the FASB and IASB (the Boards) on fair value measurement.  The collective efforts of the Boards and their staffs have resulted in common requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements, including a consistent meaning of the term “fair value.”  The Boards have concluded the common requirements will result in greater comparability of fair value measurements presented and disclosed in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.  The amendments are to be applied prospectively.   The amendments are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011.  The Company does not feel that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income.  The guidance amends the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (Codification) to allow an entity 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.  In both choices, 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.  This guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity.  The amendments to the Codification in the ASU do not change the items that must be reporting in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income.  This guidance should be applied retrospectively.  The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011.  The Company does not feel that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
In September 2011, the FASB issued guidance on the testing of goodwill for impairment. The guidance amends the Codification to allow an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount.  If, after assessing the totality of events and circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary.  If an entity concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform the first step of the two-step impairment test. The amendments are intended to improve previous guidance by expanding upon the examples of events and circumstances that an entity should consider between annual impairment tests in determining whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount.  The amendments are effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years after December 31, 2011.  Early adoption is permitted, including for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed as of a date before September 15, 2011.  The Company does not feel that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
Note H – Stock Offering and Conversion

On July 7, 2010, the second step conversion of Oneida Financial MHC into a stock holding company structure and related stock offering of this new stock holding company was completed.  As a result of the second step conversion, Oneida Financial Corp. a Maryland corporation (“Oneida Financial-New”) became the holding company for the Bank.  As part of the second step conversion, Oneida Financial Corp., a Federal corporation, was merged into Oneida Financial-New, with Oneida Financial-New as the surviving entity.  Oneida Financial -New issued 3,937,500 shares of common stock at a price of $8.00 per share in the related stock offering and exchanged 3,532,959 shares of common stock of the now predecessor Oneida Financial Corp, into 3,227,294 shares of common stock of the newly formed Oneida Financial-New pursuant to an exchange ratio of 0.9136, cashing out fractional shares.  The reorganization was accounted for as a change in corporate form with no resulting change in the historical basis of the Company’s assets, liabilities and equity.  Direct offering costs totaling $3.7 million were deducted from the proceeds of the shares sold in the offering.  As a result of the exchange and stock offering, as of July 7, 2010, the Company had 7,164,794 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.  Net proceeds of $27.7 million were raised in the stock offering, excluding $1.26 million which was loaned by the Company to a trust for the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) enabling it to purchase 157,500 shares of common stock in the stock offering for allocation under such plan.  In addition, as part of the conversion and dissolution of Oneida Financial MHC, the Bank received $36,000 of cash previously held by Oneida Financial MHC.  As a result of the second-step conversion, all share and per share amounts have been restated giving retrospective recognition to the second-step conversion ratio of 0.9136.  Restricted stock granted under the Recognition and Retention Plan prior to the conversion was also exchanged using the conversion ratio of 0.9136.
 
 
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Note I – Acquisitions

On March 10, 2011, the Company completed its acquisition of David Holmes Agency, Inc., an insurance agency operating in Utica, New York.  The Bank paid $361,718 in cash and established a note payable for $361,718 to be paid over 24 months with interest at 3.00% per annum for fixed assets and other intangible assets.  Goodwill in the amount of $586,000 and intangible assets in the amount of $137,000 was recorded in conjunction with the transaction.  David Holmes Agency, Inc. has been subsequently merged into Bailey and Haskell Associates, Inc.

Note J – Minority Interest

The noncontrolling interest represents the minority interest of preferred stockholders in Oneida Preferred Funding Corp., a Real Estate Investment Trust that primarily engages in investing activities of residential and commercial real estate mortgages. During 2009, 5,000 shares of additional stock, representing $2.5 million were issued with a call provision of two years.  As of September 30, 2011, these additional shares were repurchased by the Bank which reduced the minority interest of the preferred stockholders to $59,000 as of September 30, 2011.

Note K – Stock Repurchases

Prior to the stock offering and conversion as of July 7, 2010, as summarized in footnote H, common stock that was repurchased was classified as treasury stock and recorded at cost.  Effective with the stock offering and conversion, the Company became a Maryland Corporation which does not recognize treasury shares but considers common stock repurchases to result in the retirement of stock.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, $136,000 of shares were repurchased and considered treasury shares.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, $863,000 of shares were repurchased and retired.
 
 
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ITEM 2.                      Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations
 
 
 
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management’s discussion and analysis of
financial condition and results of operations
 
This section presents Management’s discussion and analysis of and changes to the Company’s consolidated financial results of operations and condition and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s financial statements and notes thereto included herein.
 
When used in this quarterly report the words or phrases “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, changes in economic conditions in the Company’s market area, changes in policies by regulatory agencies, fluctuations in interest rates, demand for loans in the Company’s market area and competition, that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently anticipated or projected.  The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.  The Company wishes to advise readers that the factors listed above could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements.
 
The Company does not undertake, and specifically declines any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
 
GENERAL

Oneida Financial Corp. is the parent company of Oneida Savings Bank (“the Bank”).   The Company is a Maryland corporation and the successor to a Federal corporation of the same name through a second step conversion transaction completed on July 7, 2010.  The Company conducts no business other than holding the common stock of the Bank and general investment activities resulting from the capital it holds. Consequently, the net income of the Company is primarily derived from its investment in the Bank.  Our results of operations depend primarily on our net interest income.  Net interest income is the difference between interest income we earn on our interest-earning assets, consisting primarily of loans, investment securities, mortgage-backed securities and other interest-earning assets (primarily cash and cash equivalents), and the interest we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities, consisting primarily of deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings.  Net interest income is a function of our interest rate spread, which is the difference between the average yield earned on our interest-earning assets and the average rate paid on our interest-bearing liabilities, as well as a function of the average balance of interest-earning assets compared to interest-bearing liabilities.  Also contributing to our earnings is noninterest income, which consists primarily of service charges and fees on loan and deposit products and services, fees from our insurance agency, benefit consulting and risk management subsidiaries and fees from trust services, and net gains and losses on sale of investments.  Interest income and noninterest income are offset by provisions for loan losses, general administrative and other expenses, including employee compensation and benefits and occupancy and equipment costs, as well as by state and federal income tax expense.
 
Our results of operations are also significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly with respect to changes in interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities.  Future changes in applicable law, regulation or government policies may materially affect our financial condition and results of operations.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

The Company announced a quarterly cash dividend as of September 28, 2011 of $0.12 per share which was paid to its shareholders on October 25, 2011.

On March 10, 2011, the Company completed an asset purchase of the David Holmes Agency, Inc., an insurance agency operating in Utica, New York.  The Bank paid $361,718 in cash and established a note payable for $361,718 to be paid over 24 months with interest at 3.00% per annum for fixed assets and other intangible assets.  Goodwill in the amount of $586,000 and intangible assets in the amount of $137,000 was recorded in conjunction with the transaction.  David Holmes Agency, Inc. has been subsequently merged into Bailey and Haskell Associates, Inc.

 
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RECENT LEGISLATION

Congress enacted the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in 2010, which significantly changed the bank regulatory structure and will affect the lending, investment, trading and operating activities of financial institutions and their holding companies.  The Dodd-Frank Act eliminated, as of July 21, 2011, the Office of Thrift Supervision, which regulated savings and loan holding companies.  The Dodd-Frank Act authorizes the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to supervise and regulate all savings and loan holding companies like the Company, in addition to bank holding companies which it currently regulates.  The Dodd-Frank Act requires the Federal Reserve Board to set minimum capital levels for depository institution holding companies that are as stringent as those required for the insured depository subsidiaries, and the components of Tier 1 capital would be restricted to capital instruments that are currently considered to be Tier 1 capital for insured depository institutions.  Bank holding companies with assets of less than $500 million are exempt from these capital requirements.  Under the Dodd-Frank Act, the proceeds of trust preferred securities are excluded from Tier 1 capital unless such securities were issued prior to May 19, 2010 by bank or savings and loan holding companies with less than $15 billion of assets.  Any depository institution holding company that was not regulated by the Federal Reserve Board as of May 19, 2010 has a five year period until the Dodd-Frank Act capital requirements apply.  The legislation also establishes a floor for capital of insured depository institutions that cannot be lower than the standards in effect today, and directs the federal banking regulators to implement new leverage and capital requirements within 18 months that take into account off-balance sheet activities and other risks, including risks relating to securitized products and derivatives.

The Dodd-Frank Act also created a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with broad powers to supervise and enforce consumer protection laws.  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has broad rule-making authority for a wide range of consumer protection laws that apply to all banks and savings institutions such as the Bank, including the authority to prohibit “unfair, deceptive or abusive” acts and practices.  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has examination and enforcement authority over all banks and savings institutions with more than $10 billion in assets.  Banks and savings institutions with $10 billion or less in assets will continue to be examined by their applicable bank regulators.  The legislation also weakens the federal preemption available for national banks and federal savings associations, and gives state attorneys general the ability to enforce applicable federal consumer protection laws.

The legislation also broadens the base for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance assessments.  Assessments are now based on the average consolidated total assets less tangible equity capital of a financial institution.  The Dodd-Frank Act permanently increased the maximum amount of deposit insurance for banks, savings institutions and credit unions to $250,000 per depositor, retroactive to January 1, 2009, and non-interest bearing transaction accounts have unlimited deposit insurance through December 31, 2013.  The Dodd-Frank Act increased stockholder influence over boards of directors by requiring companies to give stockholders a non-binding vote on executive compensation and so-called “golden parachute” payments, and authorizing the Securities and Exchange Commission to promulgate rules that would allow stockholders to nominate their own candidates using a company’s proxy materials.  The legislation also directs the Federal Reserve Board to promulgate rules prohibiting excessive compensation paid to bank holding company executives, regardless of whether the company is publicly traded or not.
 
The legislation will require many regulations to be created and the impact on the Company is not known and may not be known for some time.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

ASSETS.  Total assets at September 30, 2011 were $678.3 million, an increase of $16.7 million, or 2.5%, from $661.6 million at December 31, 2010. The increase in total assets was primarily attributable to an increase in cash and cash equivalents, loans receivable and securities.

Mortgage-backed securities increased $18.3 million, or 20.4%, to $108.2 million at September 30, 2011 as compared with $89.9 million at December 31, 2010.  Investment securities decreased $11.5 million or 7.1%, to $150.2 million at September 30, 2011 as compared to $161.7 million at December 31, 2010. The increase in mortgage-backed securities was due to purchases of securities during the period.  In addition, proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities were used to purchase mortgage–backed securities.

Cash and cash equivalents increased $8.1 million, or 24.0%, to $41.8 million at September 30, 2011 from $33.7 million at December 31, 2010.  The increase in cash and cash equivalents was due to an increase in both retail and municipal deposits and the timing of the investment of excess cash on hand.
 
 
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Trading securities decreased $721,000, or 9.4%, to $7.0 million at September 30, 2011 as compared with $7.7 million at December 31, 2010 and represent common and preferred equity securities that we have elected to adjust to fair value.  The decrease in trading securities represents the sale of certain preferred securities during the year offset by an increase in fair value during 2011 that was reflected through the income statement.
 
Loans receivable, including loans held for sale, increased $3.3 million, or 1.1%, to $291.0 million at September 30, 2011 as compared with $287.7 million at December 31, 2010.  We continue to maintain a diversified loan portfolio mix. We sold $12.8 million in fixed rate residential loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. We have continued to maintain balanced loan originations during the first nine months of 2011: residential mortgage loan originations were $22.8 million, consumer loan originations were $22.8 million and commercial loan originations were $27.1 million.
 
LIABILITIES.  Total liabilities increased by $13.5 million, or 2.3%, to $589.2 million at September 30, 2011 from $575.7 million at December 31, 2010.  The increase was primarily the result of an increase in deposits of $4.4 million and an increase in due to broker of $11.5 million.
 
Deposit accounts increased $4.4 million, or 0.8%, to $556.6 million at September 30, 2011 from $552.2 million at December 31, 2010.  Interest-bearing deposit accounts decreased by $909,000, or 0.2%, to $486.1 million at September 30, 2011 from $487.0 million at December 31, 2010.  Non-interest bearing deposit accounts increased $5.3 million, or 8.1%, to $70.5 million at September 30, 2011 from $65.2 million at December 31, 2010.  The increase in deposit accounts was primarily a result of an increase in municipal deposits offset by a decrease in retail accounts due to the general management of overall deposit balances.  Municipal deposits increased $12.4 million to $129.7 million at September 30, 2011 from $117.3 million at December 31, 2010.  This increase was concurrent with local tax collections by various municipalities combined with the addition of new account relationships.
 
Borrowings decreased $1.0 million, or 8.3%, to $11.0 million at September 30, 2011 from $12.0 million at December 31, 2010.
 
Other liabilities decreased $1.4 million, or 12.2%, to $10.1 million at September 30, 2011 from $11.5 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease in other liabilities is primarily due to the decrease in premiums payable at our insurance subsidiary as a result of a decrease in future dated commissions at September 30, 2011 from December 31, 2010.  Due to broker are amounts due from the timing of settling $11.5 million of purchased investment and mortgage-backed securities with a settlement date being subsequent to September 30, 2011.
 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY.  Total stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2011 was $89.2 million, an increase of $3.3 million, or 3.8%, from $85.9 million at December 31, 2010.  The increase in stockholders’ equity was a result of net income of $4.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  In addition, there was a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $5.0 million at September 30, 2011 resulting from an increase in the market value of mortgage-backed and investment securities and the change in the unrealized loss on pension benefits.  The recognition of other-than-temporary impairment through current quarter earnings on certain investment securities resulted in a decrease in the net unrealized loss on our available for sale securities.
 
Partially offsetting the increases in stockholders’ equity was the payment of cash dividends to stockholders.  Quarterly dividends declared during the first nine months of 2011 were $0.36 per share resulting in a reduction in stockholders’ equity of $2.6 million. Also offsetting the increases in stockholders’ equity was the repurchase by the Bank of $2.5 million of a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary and the repurchase of 96,695 shares of common stock of the Company.

ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME

Oneida Savings Bank’s principal business has historically consisted of offering savings accounts and other deposits to the general public and using the funds from such deposits to make loans secured by residential and commercial real estate, as well as consumer and commercial business loans.  Oneida Savings Bank also invests a significant portion of its assets in investment securities and mortgage-backed securities both of which have classifications of available for sale and held to maturity.  Our results of operations depends primarily upon net interest income, which is the difference between income earned on interest-earning assets, such as loans and investments, and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings.  Net interest income is directly affected by changes in volume and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities which support those assets, as well as the changing interest rates when differences exist in the repricing of assets or liabilities.
 
 
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AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET.  The following table sets forth certain information relating to our average balance sheet, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2010.  For the periods indicated, the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities is expressed in thousands of dollars and rates.  No tax equivalent adjustments were made.  The average balance is computed based upon an average daily balance.  Non-accrual loans and investments have been included in the average balances.
 
TABLE 1.  Average Balance Sheet
     
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Twelve Months Ended Dec. 31,
 
       
2011
           
2010
           
2010
     
   
Average
 
Interest
       
Average
 
Interest
       
Average
 
Interest
     
   
Outstanding
 
Earned/
 
Yield/
   
Outstanding
 
Earned/
 
Yield/
   
Outstanding
 
Earned/
 
Yield/
 
 
 
Balance
 
Paid
 
Rate
   
Balance
 
Paid
 
Rate
   
Balance
 
Paid
 
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Assets
                                         
Interest-earning Assets:
               
 
 
 
                   
                                                             
Loans Receivable
  $ 286,890   $ 3,939     5.49 %   $ 291,734   $ 4,187     5.74 %   $ 293,711   $ 16,791     5.72 %
Investment and Mortgage-Backed Securities
    258,533     1,974     3.05 %     212,192     1,747     3.29 %     202,742     6,648     3.28 %
Federal Funds
    15,731     3     0.08 %     34,745     11     0.13 %     31,919     39     0.12 %
Equity Securities
    7,627     69     3.62 %     6,885     76     4.42 %     7,385     302     4.09 %
Total Interest-earning Assets
    568,781     5,985     4.21 %     545,556     6,021     4.41 %     535,757     23,780     4.44 %
                                                             
Non interest-earning Assets:
                                                           
Cash and due from banks
    10,747                   10,820                   11,108              
Other assets
     76,663                    76,728                   77,013              
Total assets
  $ 656,191                 $ 633,104                 $ 623,878              
                                                             
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                                                           
Interest-bearing Liabilities:
                                                           
Money Market Deposits
  $ 169,518   $ 214     0.50 %   $ 158,198   $ 362     0.91 %   $ 158,842   $ 1,465     0.92 %
Savings Accounts
    102,539     92     0.36 %     89,880     137     0.60 %     87,483     508     0.58 %
Interest-bearing Checking
    61,941     13     0.08 %     54,187     27     0.20 %     55,853     106     0.19 %
Time Deposits
    144,791     504     1.38 %     150,142     633     1.67 %     152,734     2,606     1.71 %
Borrowings
    11,118     121     4.32 %     19,565     234     4.75 %     21,072     996     4.73 %
Notes Payable
    272     2     2.92 %                            
Total Interest-bearing Liabilities
    490,179     946     0.77 %     471,972     1,393     1.17 %     475,984     5,681     1.19 %
                                                             
Non-interest-bearing Liabilities:
                                                           
Demand deposits
    69,318                   65,527                   63,798              
Other liabilities
    5,689                   2,107                   10,928              
Total liabilities
  $ 565,186                 $ 539,606                 $ 550,710              
Stockholders’ equity
    91,005                   83,498                   73,168              
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 656,191                 $ 623,104                 $ 623,878              
                                                             
Net Interest Income
        $ 5,039                 $ 4,628                 $ 18,099        
Net Interest Spread
                3.44 %                 3.24 %                 3.25 %
Net Earning Assets
  $ 78,602                 $ 73,584                 $ 59,773              
Net yield on average
                                                           
Interest-earning assets
          3.54 %                 3.39 %                 3.38 %      
Average interest-earning assets to average Interest-bearing liabilities
          116.04 %                 115.59 %                 112.56 %      

 
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Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Twelve Months Ended Dec. 31,
 
       
2011
           
2010
           
2010
     
   
Average
 
Interest
       
Average
 
Interest
       
Average
 
Interest
     
   
Outstanding
 
Earned/
 
Yield/
   
Outstanding
 
Earned/
 
Yield/
   
Outstanding
 
Earned/
 
Yield/
 
 
 
Balance
 
Paid
 
Rate
   
Balance
 
Paid
 
Rate
   
Balance
 
Paid
 
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Assets
                                         
Interest-earning Assets:
               
 
 
 
                   
                                                             
Loans Receivable
  $ 286,059   $ 11,722     5.46 %   $ 295,194   $ 12,688     5.73 %   $ 293,711   $ 16,791     5.72 %
Investment and Mortgage-Backed Securities
    263,325     6,088     3.08 %     189,863     4,839     3.40 %     202,742     6,648     3.28 %
Federal Funds
    24,515     17     0.09 %     32,078     28     0.12 %     31,919     39     0.12 %
Equity Securities
    7,438     191     3.42 %     7,418     228     4.10 %     7,385     302     4.09 %
Total Interest-earning Assets
    581,337     18,018     4.13 %     524,553     17,783     4.52 %     535,757     23,780     4.44 %
                                                             
Non interest-earning Assets:
                                                           
Cash and due from banks
    10,981                   11,243                   11,108              
Other assets
     75,077                    77,721                   77,013              
Total assets
  $ 667,395                 $ 613,517                 $ 623,878              
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                                                           
Interest-bearing Liabilities:
                                                           
Money Market Deposits
  $ 178,294   $ 786     0.59 %   $ 153,607   $ 1,116     0.97 %   $ 158,842   $ 1,465     0.92 %
Savings Accounts
    97,852     289     0.39 %     88,378     398     0.60 %     87,483     508     0.58 %
Interest-bearing Checking
    66,648     50     0.10 %     53,642     81     0.20 %     55,853     106     0.19 %
Time Deposits
    148,855     1,612     1.45 %     152,901     1,990     1.74 %     152,734     2,606     1.71 %
Borrowings
    11,735     384     4.38 %     23,489     841     4.79 %     21,072     996     4.73 %
Notes Payable
    198     6     4.05 %                            
Total Interest-bearing Liabilities
    503,582     3,127     0.83 %     472,017     4,426     1.25 %     475,984     5,681     1.19 %
                                                             
Non-interest-bearing Liabilities:
                                                           
Demand deposits
    66,820                   63,255                   63,798              
Other liabilities
    8,583                   10,506                   10,928              
Total liabilities
  $ 578,985                 $ 545,778                 $ 550,710              
Stockholders’ equity
    88,410                   67,739                   73,168              
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 667,395                 $ 613,517                 $ 623,878              
                                                             
Net Interest Income
        $ 14,891                 $ 13,357                 $ 18,099        
Net Interest Spread
                3.30 %                 3.27 %                 3.25 %
Net Earning Assets
  $ 77,755                 $ 52,536                 $ 59,773              
Net yield on average
                                                           
Interest-earning assets
          3.42 %                 3.40 %                 3.38 %      
Average interest-earning assets to average
    Interest-bearing liabilities
          115.44 %                 111.13 %                 112.56 %      
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

General.  Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was $956,000 compared to $815,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  For the three months ended September 30, 2011, basic net income per share was $0.14 as compared with basic net income per share of $0.12 for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  The increase in net income is primarily the result of an increase in net interest income and an increase in non-interest income.  These increases in income were partially offset by a decrease in net investment gains, an increase in non-interest expenses and an increase in income tax provisions during the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with the three months ended September 30, 2010.
 
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $4.1 million compared to $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  Net income from operations, excluding noncash investment securities charges of $200,000, net of $54,000 income taxes, was $4.2 million.  Non-cash investment securities charges consisted of impairment charges of $358,000 incurred on eight trust preferred securities and two privately issued collateralized mortgage obligations offset by the non-cash increase to earnings of $158,000 recognized in connection with the increase in market value of our
 
 
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trading securities, net of $54,000 in income taxes, for a net non-cash increase of $146,000.  This compares to net income from operations for the same period in 2010 of $3.8 million.  Net income excluding the non-cash charges and benefits to earnings increased due primarily to an increase in net interest income and an increase in non-interest income partially offset by a decrease in investment gains, an increase in non-interest expense and an increase in the provision for income taxes. The table below summarizes the Company’s operating results excluding these cumulative non-cash charges related to the change in fair value of trading securities and the non-cash impairment charges recorded as net investment losses in each period.

Reported Results
           
(including non-cash gains and losses recognized under ASC 320)
       
(All amounts in thousands except net income per diluted share)
       
   
Nine Months Ending
   
Nine Months Ending
 
   
Sept 30, 2011
   
Sept 30, 2010
 
Net interest income
  $ 14,891     $ 13,357  
Provision for loan losses
    1,000       1,350  
Investment losses
    (28 )     (413 )
Change in fair value of investments
    158       (315 )
Non-interest income
    18,008       16,756  
Non-interest expense
    26,346       24,916  
Income tax provision
    1,426       671  
Net income
    4,257       2,448  
Income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    (192 )     (192 )
Net income attributable to Oneida Financial Corp.
  $ 4,065     $ 2,256  
                 
Net income per diluted share
  $ 0.58     $ 0.32  
 
Operating Results / Non-GAAP
               
(excluding non-cash gains and losses recognized under ASC 320)
         
(All amounts in thousands except net income per diluted share)
         
                 
   
Nine Months Ending
   
Nine Months Ending
 
     
Sept 30, 2011
     
Sept 30, 2010
 
Net interest income
  $ 14,891     $ 13,357  
Provision for loan losses
    1,000       1,350  
Investment gains
    330       1,287  
Non-interest income
    18,008       16,756  
Non-interest expense
    26,346       24,916  
Income tax provision
    1,480       1,132  
Net income
    4,403       4,002  
Income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    (192 )     (192 )
Net income attributable to Oneida Financial Corp.
  $ 4,211     $ 3,810  
                 
Net income per diluted share
  $ 0.60     $ 0.54  
 
 We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide a meaningful comparison of the underlying operational performance of our business, and facilitate investors’ assessments of business and performance trends in comparison to others in the financial services industry.  In addition, we believe the exclusion of these items enables management to perform a more effective evaluation and comparison of our results and assess performance in relation to our ongoing operations.

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income decreased by $36,000, or 0.6%, to $6.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 from $6.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  Interest and fees on loans decreased by $248,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with the same period in 2010.  Interest and dividend income on mortgage-backed and other investment securities increased $227,000 to $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 from $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  Interest income earned on federal funds sold decreased $8,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with the three months ended September 30, 2010.
 
 
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, interest and dividend income increased by $235,000, or 1.3% to $18.0 million from $17.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  Interest and fees on loans decreased by $966,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with the same period in 2010.  Interest and dividend income on mortgage-backed and other investment securities increased $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2010.

The decrease in income on loans resulted from a decrease of 25 basis points in the average yield on loans to 5.49% from 5.74% and a decrease of $4.8 million in the average balance of loans to $286.9 million in the third quarter of 2011 from $291.7 million in the third quarter of 2010.  At September 30, 2011, net loans receivable were $287.9 million as compared with $285.4 million at September 30, 2010, an increase of 0.8%.  The decrease in the yield on loans is a result of the continued low market interest rates resulting in lower interest rates earned on new loans and variable rate loans.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the decrease in income on loans resulted from a decrease of 27 basis points in the average yield on loans to 5.46% from 5.73% and a decrease of $9.1 million in the average balance of loans to $286.1 million from $295.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.

The increase in interest income from investment and mortgage-backed securities was the result of an increase of $46.3 million in the average balance of investment and mortgage-backed securities to $258.5 million during the third quarter of 2011 from $212.2 million during the third quarter of 2010 partially offset by a decrease of 24 basis points in the average yield earned to 3.05% from 3.29%.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, interest on investment and mortgage-backed securities increased $1.2 million as compared with the same period in 2010 due to an increase in the average balance of $73.5 million partially offset by a decrease in the average yield of 32 basis points.  The decrease in average yield is the result of lower market interest rates.  The increase in the average balance of investment and mortgage-backed securities is the result of purchases of securities required to collateralize the increased balances of municipal deposits as well as the investment of proceeds received as part of our second step conversion that took place in July 2010.

Interest income on federal funds sold decreased as a result of a decrease in the average yield as well as a decrease of $19.0 million in the average balance of federal funds sold to $15.7 million during the third quarter of 2011 as compared with $34.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2010.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, interest income on federal funds sold decreased $11,000 due to a decrease in both the average yield and average balance.  The decrease in the yield is due to decreases in interest rates paid on federal funds during the period.  The decrease in the average balance is due to the investment of excess liquidity into investment and mortgage-backed securities.

Income from equity securities decreased $7,000 due to a decrease in the average yield of 80 basis points partially offset by an increase of $742,000 in the average balance from $6.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 to $7.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, interest income on equity securities decreased $37,000 as a result of a decrease in the average yield as compared with the same period in 2010.

Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased $447,000, or 32.1%, to $946,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 from $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to a decrease in interest paid on deposit accounts during the third quarter of 2011 of $336,000, decreasing to $823,000 from $1.2 million during the third quarter of 2010.  In addition, borrowing expense decreased to $121,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared with $234,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  Interest expense decreased $1.3 million, or 29.4% to $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 from $4.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
 
The decrease in interest expense paid on deposits was primarily due to a decrease in the average cost of deposits.  Core deposits, consisting of money market accounts, savings accounts and interest-bearing checking accounts, experienced an increase in the average balance of $31.7 million, or 10.5%, to $334.0 million at an average cost of 0.38% during the third quarter of 2011 from $302.3 million at an average cost of 0.46% during the third quarter of 2010.  During the same period the average balance of time deposits decreased $5.3 million, or 3.5%, to $144.8 million in the third quarter of 2011 from $150.1 million during the third quarter of 2010 and the average rate paid on time deposits decreased 29 basis points. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the average cost of deposits was 0.74% as compared with 1.07% for the nine month period in 2010.  In addition, the average balance of deposit accounts increased $43.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
 
The decrease in borrowing expense for the third quarter 2011 as compared to the third quarter 2010 was due to a decrease in the average balance of borrowings outstanding in the September 30, 2011 period to $11.1 million as compared with $19.6 million during the September 30, 2010 period as well as a 43 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on
 
 
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borrowed funds to 4.32% for the 2011 period.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, interest expense on borrowings decreased $457,000 due to a decrease in the average balance outstanding of borrowings to $11.7 million as compared to $23.5 million for the nine month period 2010.  The decrease in borrowings was due to our decision not to renew the FHLB advances that matured during 2010.
 
Provision for Loan Losses.  The total provision for loan losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $50,000 and $1.0 million, respectively.  The total provision for loan losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 was $650,000 and $1.3 million, respectively.  Oneida Savings Bank establishes provisions for loan losses, which are charged to operations, in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level deemed appropriate to absorb probable incurred credit losses.  Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions and other factors.   Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off.  Management continues to monitor the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses given the risk assessment of the loan portfolio and current economic conditions making appropriate provisions for loan losses on a quarterly basis.

The provision for loan losses made in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is primarily the result of a specific reserve established on a previously identified problem loan relationship.  Continued deterioration of the credit gave rise to the additional specific reserve.  Loans individually evaluated for impairment totaled $1.2 million at September 30, 2011 and had an allocated allowance for loan loss reserve of $785,000.  Loans individually evaluated for impairment at December 31, 2010 totaled $3.4 million and had an allocated allowance for loan loss of $2.1 million.

 Nonperforming loans totaled $1.7 million, or 0.59% of total loans at September 30, 2011 compared with $2.3 million or 0.80% of total loans at September 30, 2010. The decrease in nonperforming loans from September 30, 2010 to September 30, 2011 was primarily attributable to the charge-off of a fully reserved, impaired, unsecured commercial loan with a principal balance of $2.0 million in April 2011.   Net charge-off activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $2.2 million as compared with $152,000 in net charge-offs during the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  The balance of the allowance for loan losses was $3.1 million or 1.08% of loans receivable at September 30, 2011 compared with $4.1 million or 1.44% of loans receivable at September 30, 2010.
 
Investment Gains (losses):  Investment gains (losses) consists of changes in fair value of trading securities, net gains on sales of securities as well as impairment losses recognized in earnings.
 
We have identified the preferred and common equity securities we hold in the investment portfolio as trading securities and as such the change in fair value of these securities is reflected as a non-cash adjustment through the income statement.  For the three months ended September 30, 2011 the market value of our trading securities decreased $665,000 as compared with an increase of $409,000 in the 2010 period.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the market value of our trading securities increased $158,000 as compared with a decrease of $315,000 in the 2010 period. The increase in market value of the Company’s trading securities in the 2011 period is reflective of the increase in broader equity markets during the first half of the year as well as the volatility that can exist.
 
Net impairment losses for the three months ended September 30, 2011 were $72,000 as compared with net impairment losses of $649,000 during three months ended September 30, 2010.  The net investment losses were the result of non-cash impairment charges recorded for eight trust preferred securities and two privately-issued collateralized mortgage obligations which were determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired.  The trust preferred securities are diversified pools of collateralized debt obligations primarily issued by domestic financial institutions and their holding companies.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, net impairment charges totaled $358,000 as compared with $1.7 million for the same period in 2010.  See Footnote C Investment Securities in the consolidated financial statements for more detailed information on other-than-temporary impairment review.
 
During the third quarter of 2011 the Company realized $252,000 of investment gains as compared with realized gains of $537,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2010.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, net gains on sales of securities totaled $330,000 as compared with $1.3 million for the same period in 2010.
 
Non-Interest Income.  Non-interest income increased by $444,000, or 8.5%, to $5.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 from $5.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, non-interest income increased by $1.2 million or 7.5%, to $18.0 million from $16.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
 
 
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Revenue derived from Oneida Savings Bank’s non-banking subsidiaries increased $414,000, or 10.8%, to $4.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with $3.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2010. Insurance subsidiary revenue of Bailey & Haskell Associates was $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with $2.2 million during the three months September 30, 2010.  Insurance subsidiary revenue retention is primarily due to consistent sales volume and a high level of account revenue retention from the prior year. Consulting activities of Benefit Consulting Group generated revenue of $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with $1.4 million during the third quarter of 2010.  Risk management activities of Workplace Health Solutions generated $330,000 of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with $290,000 in revenue during the same period of 2010.  The increase in risk management revenue was the result of continued client growth for this new subsidiary established at the beginning of 2008.  Revenue derived from non-banking subsidiaries increased $1.3 million or 10.4% to $14.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with $12.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
 
Deposit account service fees increased slightly to $649,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2011 from $630,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2010.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, deposit account service fees decreased $37,000 as compared with the same period in 2010. The combination of fee reductions and the higher account balances currently maintained resulted in the decrease in deposit service fee revenue.
 
We also experienced a decrease in income from the sale and servicing of fixed-rate residential real estate loans. The decrease is primarily the result of a decrease in the volume of loan sale activity in the third quarter of 2011 as compared with higher level of activity in the third quarter of 2010.  Income from the sale and servicing of fixed-rate residential real estate loans was $240,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared with $348,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2010.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, income from the sale and servicing of fixed-rate residential real estate was $528,000 as compared with $710,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
 
Non-Interest Expense.  Non-interest expense increased by $385,000, or 4.6%, to $8.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 from $8.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, non-interest expense increased by $1.4 million, or 5.7%, to $26.3 million as compared with $24.9 million for the same period in 2010.  The increase was primarily due to an increase in operating expenses associated with our insurance agency and consulting subsidiaries associated with commissions paid concurrent with revenue increases.
 
Salaries, wages and other compensation paid to the employees of Oneida Financial Corp. during the three months ended September 30, 2011 was $5.6 million, an increase of $181,000, or 3.3%, as compared with compensation expense of $5.4 million during the third quarter of 2010.  Compensation for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $17.0 million, an increase of $1.2 million, or 7.6%, as compared with compensation expense of $15.8 million for the same period in 2010. The increase in compensation expense was primarily the result of the increase in sales of insurance and other non-banking products through our subsidiaries resulting in an increase in commissions paid and employee benefit expense.
 
Building occupancy and equipment expense decreased $34,000, or 2.8%, to $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to $1.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2010. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, building occupancy and equipment expense decreased $141,000, or 3.8%, to $3.6 million as compared to $3.7 million for the same period in 2010.
 
Other operating expenses increased $238,000, or 13.4%, to $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to $1.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2010.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, other operating expense increased $443,000, or 8.3%, to $5.8 million as compared to $5.4 million for the same period in 2010.
 
Provision for Income Taxes.  Provision for income taxes was $389,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011, an increase of $147,000 from the third quarter 2010 income tax provision recorded of $242,000.  The increase in income tax provision reflects the increase in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2011. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the provision for income taxes was $1.4 million, an increase of $755,000 from $671,000 for the same period in 2010.  The effective tax rate was 26.0% during the first nine months of 2011 as compared with an effective tax rate of 22.9% for the same time period in 2010.  The higher effective tax rate was due to changes in the bank’s tax exempt and tax preferred investment income and the overall tax rate in effect of the year.
 
 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources.   Our primary source of funds are deposits; FHLB borrowings; proceeds from the principal and interest payments on loans and mortgage-related, debt and equity securities; and to a lesser extent, proceeds from the sale of fixed rate residential real estate loans and additional borrowings ability availability as needed.  While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit outflows, mortgage prepayments, mortgage loan sales and borrowings are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

Our primary investing activities are the origination of residential mortgages, commercial loans and consumer loans, as well as the purchase of mortgage-backed and other debt securities. During the third quarter of 2011, loan originations totaled $30.7 million compared to $30.4 million during the third quarter of 2010. The purchases of securities available for sale totaled $21.5 million during the third quarter of 2011 as compared to $76.0 million during the third quarter of 2010. The purchases of investment securities were funded due to an increase in municipal deposits which require full collateralization. The purchase of securities during the third quarter 2010 was due primarily to the investment of proceeds received as part of the second step stock offering and conversion.
 
Cash flow from operations, deposit growth, as well as the sales, maturity and principal payments received on loans and investment securities were used to fund the investing activities described above. If Oneida Savings Bank requires funds beyond its ability to generate them internally, it has the ability to borrow funds from the FHLB.  Oneida Savings Bank may borrow from the FHLB under a blanket agreement which assigns all investments in FHLB stock as well as qualifying first mortgage loans equal to 150% of the outstanding balance as collateral to secure the amounts borrowed.  Additionally, we also maintain lines of credit with various other commercial banks as an additional source of short-term borrowing that provides funding sources for lending, liquidity and asset and liability management as needed.
 
In the normal course of business, the Company extends commitments to originate residential and commercial loans and other consumer loans. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as 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 the Company does not expect all of the commitments to be funded, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. Collateral may be obtained based upon management's assessment of the customers' creditworthiness. Commitments to extend credit may be written on a fixed rate basis exposing the Company to interest rate risk given the possibility that market rates may change between the commitment date and the actual extension of credit. As of September 30, 2011 the Company had outstanding commitments to originate loans of approximately $7.8 million, which generally have an expiration period of less than 120 days. Commitments to sell residential mortgages amounted to $9.4 million at September 30, 2011.

The Company extends credit to consumer and commercial customers, up to a specified amount, through lines of credit. The borrower is able to draw on these lines as needed, thus the funding requirements are generally unpredictable. Unused lines of credit amounted to $66.6 million at September 30, 2011 and generally have an expiration period of less than one year. It is anticipated that there will be sufficient funds available to meet the current loan commitments and other obligations through the sources described above. The credit risk involved in issuing these commitments is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and is limited to the contractual notional amount of those instruments.

Cash, interest-earning demand accounts at correspondent banks, federal funds sold, and other short-term investments are the Company's most liquid assets. The level of these assets are monitored daily and are dependent on operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. Excess short-term liquidity is usually invested in overnight federal funds sold. In the event that funds beyond those generated internally are required due to higher expected loan commitment fundings, deposit outflows or the amount of debt being called, additional sources of funds are available through the use of repurchase agreements, the sale of loans or investments or the Company's various lines of credit. As of September 30, 2011 the total of cash, interest-earnings demand accounts and federal funds sold was $41.8 million.

 
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At September 30, 2011, the Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements. The current requirements and the actual levels for the Bank are detailed in the following table.

   
Actual
 
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
 
To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
Amount
   
Ratio
 
Amount
   
Ratio
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
As of September 30, 2011:
                                   
Total Capital
                                   
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
  $ 62,193     15.33 %   $ 32,454     8 %   $ 40,567     10 %
Tier I Capital
                                         
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
  $ 59,092     14.57 %   $ 16,227     4 %   $ 24,340     6 %
Tier I Capital
                                         
(to Average Assets)
  $ 59,092     9.37 %   $ 25,213     4 %   $ 31,516     5 %
 
   
Actual
 
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
 
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
Amount
   
Ratio
 
Amount
   
Ratio
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
As of December 31, 2010:
                                   
Total Capital
                                   
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
  $ 61,964     15.15 %   $ 32,714     8 %   $ 40,893     10 %
Tier I Capital
                                         
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
  $ 57,687     14.11 %   $ 16,357     4 %   $ 24,536     6 %
Tier I Capital
                                         
(to Average Assets)
  $ 57,687     9.17 %   $ 25,155     4 %   $ 31,444     5 %

 
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ONEIDA FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SELECTED FINANCIAL RATIOS
At and for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)
 
(Annualized where appropriate)
 
Three Months Ending
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ending
September 30,
   
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
Performance Ratios:
                       
Return on average assets
  0.58 %   0.51 %   0.81 %   0.49 %
Return on average equity
  4.20 %   3.90 %   6.13 %   4.44 %
Return on average tangible equity
  5.80 %   5.54 %   8.54 %   7.00 %
Interest rate spread
  3.44 %   3.24 %   3.30 %   3.27 %
Net interest margin
  3.54 %   3.39 %   3.42 %   3.40 %
Efficiency Ratio
  81.54 %   84.66 %   79.19 %   82.35 %
Non-interest income to average total assets
  3.45 %   3.30 %   3.60 %   3.64 %
Non-interest expense to average total assets
  5.38 %   5.33 %   5.26 %   5.46 %
Average interest-earning assets as a ratio to average interest-bearing liabilities
  116.04 %   115.59 %   115.44 %   111.13 %
 
                       
Asset Quality Ratios:
                       
Non-performing assets to total assets
  0.78 %   1.24 %   0.78 %   1.24 %
Non-performing loans to total loans
  0.59 %   0.80 %   0.59 %   0.80 %
Net charge-offs to average loans
  0.01 %   0.00 %   0.75 %   0.07 %
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
  181.24 %   176.30 %   181.24 %   176.30 %
Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable
  1.08 %   1.44 %   1.08 %   1.44 %
                         
Capital Ratios:
                       
Average equity to average total assets
  13.87 %   13.19 %   13.25 %   11.04 %
Equity to total assets (end of period)
  13.15 %   13.73 %   13.15 %   13.73 %
Tangible equity to tangible assets (end of period)
  9.82 %   10.32 %   9.82 %   10.32 %

 
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Various forms of market risk are inherent in the business of the Bank including concentration risk, liquidity management, credit risk and collateral risk among others.  However, the Bank’s most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk, as the majority of the Bank’s assets and liabilities are sensitive to changes in interest rates.  Ongoing monitoring and management of this risk is an important component of the Company’s asset and liability management process. The Bank’s interest rate risk management program focuses primarily on evaluating and managing the composition of the Bank’s assets and liabilities in the context of various interest rate scenarios.  Factors beyond Management’s control, such as market interest rates and competition, also have an impact on interest income and expense.  Based on the asset-liability composition at September 30, 2011, in a rising interest rate environment, Management would expect that the Company’s cost of shorter-term deposits might rise faster than its earnings on longer-term loans and investments.  Conversely, as interest rates decrease, the prepayment of principal on loans and investments tends to increase, causing the Company to invest funds in a lower rate environment.  To mitigate the effect of interest rate changes, Management has taken steps to emphasize core deposits, monitor certificate of deposit rates to better match asset changes, and sell substantially all newly originated longer term fixed rate loans in the secondary market without recourse.  Management believes this approach will help reduce the exposure to interest rate fluctuations and enhance long-term profitability.

For a discussion of the Company’s asset and liability management policies as well as the potential impact of interest rate changes upon the earnings of the Company, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s 2010 Annual Report to Stockholders.  There has been no material change in the Company’s interest rate risk profile since December 31, 2010.


Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a- 15(3) and 15d – 15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.   Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the period covered by this quarterly report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods or submits specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.  There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 
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ONEIDA FINANCIAL CORP.

Much of the Bank’s market area is included in the 270,000-acre land claim of the Oneida Indian Nation (“Oneidas”).  The land claim area is held primarily by private persons.   Over 15 years ago the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Oneidas in a lawsuit which management believes was intended to encourage the State of New York to negotiate an equitable settlement in a land dispute that has existed over 200 years.
 
In June 1998, the United States Justice Department intervened in the action on behalf of the Oneidas against Madison County and Oneida County in New York State.  In September 1998, an U.S. District Court removed a stay of litigation, having been in place since the late 1980’s pending settlement negotiations.  In December 1998, both the Oneidas and the U.S. Justice Department filed motions to amend the long outstanding claim against the State of New York.  The motion attempts to include in the claim, various named and 20,000 unnamed additional defendants, who own real property in parts of Madison and Oneida counties, thereby including the additional defendants in the original suit.  The U.S. District Court granted the motions to add as a defendant the State of New York, but denied the motions to add the private landowners. Neither the Bank nor the Company is a named defendant in the motion.  The court further rejected as not being viable the remedies of ejectment and/or of monetary damages against private landowners.  In January 2001, amended complaints were served by the Oneidas and the United States which seek to eject the Counties of Madison and Oneida from lands owned by the counties, and the Oneidas also seek a declaration that they have the right to possess all land within the land claim area. In June 2001, the court determined that certain land purchased by the Oneidas in 1997 and 1998 are exempt from real estate taxes, accepting the Oneidas argument that the acquired parcels lie within the boundaries of the “reservation” established in 1974 by the Federal Government.  The State of New York, Counties of Madison and Oneida and the City of Sherrill appealed the court’s decision with a court date of March 2002.  In February 2002, a joint statement was issued by the Oneidas, State of New York, and the counties of Madison and Oneida, indicating that the framework for a settlement had been agreed upon subject to the approval by the State legislature and the Federal Government. The Oneidas of Wisconsin and the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indians have commenced separate actions in the United State District Court for the Northern District of New York to dispute and interrupt any settlement pending.  In July 2003, the United States Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of the lower court against the City of Sherrill but appeals continue relative to the decision against the Counties of Madison and Oneida. In January 2005 the United State Supreme Court heard the appeal brought forward by the City of Sherrill against the Oneidas arguing that the acquisition of real property by the Oneidas within the land claim area does not return the property to sovereign status. Therefore, the City of Sherrill contends that the property is subject to the payment of real property taxes or reverts to the ownership of the taxing authority if assessed property taxes are not paid. The United States Supreme Court filed their decision in March 2005, ruling in favor of the City of Sherrill.  The Oneida Indian Nation is attempting to put all land acquired to date in a federal land trust.  All parties involved continue to pursue all legal options available.
 
 To date neither the original claim nor the motion to amend has had an adverse impact on the local economy or real property values.  In addition, title insurance companies continue to underwrite policies in the land claim area with no change in premiums or underwriting standards.  Oneida Savings Bank requires title insurance on all residential real estate loans, excluding home equity loans.  Both the State of New York and the Oneidas have indicated in their respective communications that individual landowners will not be adversely affected by the ongoing litigation.  Oneida Financial Corp. continues to monitor the situation.
 
We and our subsidiaries are subject to various legal actions arising in the normal course of business.  In the opinion of management, the resolution of these legal actions is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

 
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Risk Factors

There has not been any material change in the risk factors disclosure from that contained in the Company’s 2010 Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 except as follows:

The Standard & Poor’s downgrade in the U.S. government’s sovereign credit ration, and in the credit ratings of instruments issued, insured or guaranteed by certain related institutions, agencies and instrumentalities, could results in risks to the company and general economic conditions that we were not able to predict.

On August 5, 2011, Standard & Poor’s downgraded the United States long-term debt rating from its AAA rating to AA+.  On August 8, 2011, Standard & Poor’s downgraded the credit rations of certain long-term debt instruments issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and other U.S. government agencies linked to the long-term U.S. debt.  Instruments of this nature are key assets on the balance sheets of financial institutions, including the Bank.  These downgrades could adversely affect the market value of such instruments, and could adversely impact our ability to obtain funding that is collateralized by affected instruments, as well as affecting the pricing of that funding when it is available.  We cannot predict if, when or how these changes to the credit ratings will affect economic conditions.  These ratings downgrades could result in a significant adverse impact to the Company, and could exacerbate the other risks to which the Company is subject.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(a)  Not applicable

                (b) Not applicable

(c) The following table discloses information regarding the repurchases of our common stock made during the third quarter 2011:

 
Month
 
Number of shares purchased
   
Average price paid per share
   
Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced repurchase plan*
   
Maximum number of shares yet to be purchased under the plans
 
July
    6,000     $ 8.75       6,000       346,677  
August
    50,000     $ 9.00       50,000       296,677  
September
    40,695     $ 8.77       40,695       255,982  
                                 
Total
    96,695     $ 8.89       96,695       255,982  

*Does not include purchases of common stock by directors and executive officers for their own accounts, which have been previously reported on Form 4s
 
  On July 26, 2011, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase plan which authorizes management, at its discretion, to repurchase up to 352,677 of our common stock. The plan does not have an expiration date.
 
Defaults upon Senior Securities

 
Not applicable.

[ Reserved]
 
Other Information

 
None

 
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Exhibits

 
(a) 
All required exhibits are included in Part I under Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and are incorporated by reference, herein.
     
   
Exhibits
     
   
Exhibit 31.1 – Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
   
Exhibit 31.2 – Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes – Oxley Act of 2002
     
   
Exhibit 32.1 – Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
   
Exhibit 101* – The following financial statements from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Condition, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.
 
*Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

   
ONEIDA FINANCIAL CORP.
       
Date: November 7, 2011
 
By:
/s/ Michael R. Kallet
     
Michael R. Kallet
     
President and Chief Executive Officer
       
Date: November 7, 2011
 
By:
/s/ Eric E. Stickels
     
Eric E. Stickels
     
Executive Vice President and Chief
     
Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
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