10-Q 1 sept0510q.htm CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORP. 10-Q SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X]

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

   
 

For Quarterly period ended SEPTEMBER 30, 2005

   

[ ]

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

   
 

Commission File No. 0-13888

   
 

CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

   

New York

16-1237038

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

I.R.S. Employer Identification No.

   

One Chemung Canal Plaza, Elmira, NY

14901

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

   

(607) 737-3711 or (800) 836-3711

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

   

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 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: NO: XX

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):

 

YES: XX NO:

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):

 

YES: NO: XX

 

The number of shares of the registrant's common stock, $.01 par value, outstanding on October 31, 2005 was 3,599,254.

CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES


INDEX

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PAGE

     

Item 1:

Financial Statements - Unaudited

 
     
 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

1

 

Consolidated Statements of Income

2

 

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income


3

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

4

     
 

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements


5

     

Item 2:

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


9

     

Item 3:

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk


21

     

Item 4:

Controls and Procedures

21

     

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

22

     

Item 2:

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

22

     

Item 6:

Exhibits

22

     
     

SIGNATURES

 

23

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1: Financial Statements

CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)


 

SEPTEMBER 30,
2005

DECEMBER 31,
2004

ASSETS

   

Cash and due from banks

$ 31,681,490

$ 21,533,756

Federal funds sold

8,000,000

30,000,000

Interest-bearing deposits with other financial
institutions


3,202,944


1,269,256

Total cash and cash equivalents

42,884,434

52,803,012

     

Securities available for sale, at estimated fair value

239,415,829

249,330,518

Securities held to maturity, estimated fair value of
$8,320,764 at September 30, 2005 and $12,400,479 at
December 31, 2004



8,250,318



12,138,570

Loans, net of deferred origination fees and costs, and unearned income


414,236,796


381,507,999

Allowance for loan losses

(9,718,817)

(9,983,279)

Loans, net

404,517,979

371,524,720

     

Loans held for sale

-

3,165,827

Premises and equipment, net

17,521,255

17,213,166

Goodwill

1,516,666

1,516,666

Other intangible assets, net

1,458,306

1,756,596

Other assets

14,187,628

13,094,674

 

 

Total assets

$729,752,415

$722,543,749

     

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

   
     

Deposits:

   

Non-interest-bearing

$136,586,338

$128,805,546

Interest-bearing

414,699,122

390,754,052

Total deposits

551,285,460

519,559,598

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

62,532,948

88,504,520

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

25,000,000

25,000,000

Accrued interest payable

935,461

1,093,909

Dividends payable

863,821

877,650

Other liabilities

7,785,741

5,311,600

     

Total liabilities

648,403,431

640,347,277

     

Shareholders' equity:

   

Common stock, $.01 par value per share, 10,000,000
shares authorized; 4,300,134 issued at September 30,
2005 and December 31, 2004


43,001



43,001

Capital surplus

22,502,365

22,657,816

Retained earnings

72,726,093

70,050,443

Treasury stock, at cost (700,880 shares at September 30, 2005; 643,260 shares at December 31, 2004)


(17,478,590)


(15,520,347)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

3,556,115

4,965,559

     

Total shareholders' equity

81,348,984

82,196,472

     

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$729,752,415

$722,543,749

     
     
     
     
     

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)




 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

Three Months Ended
September 30,

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME

       
 

2005

2004

2005

2004

Loans

$18,496,459

$17,887,014

$6,488,547

$5,967,297

Securities

7,840,616

9,328,376

2,578,817

3,088,046

Federal funds sold

263,315

101,940

67,838

16,055

Interest-bearing deposits

16,084

3,914

5,500

1,358

         

Total interest and dividend income

26,616,474

27,321,244

9,140,702

9,072,756

         

INTEREST EXPENSE

       
         

Deposits

5,287,839

4,909,783

1,905,225

1,573,564

Borrowed funds

852,421

824,889

295,536

279,944

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase


1,995,213


2,478,036


658,864


838,154

         

Total interest expense

8,135,473

8,212,708

2,859,625

2,691,662

         

Net interest income

18,481,001

19,108,536

6,281,077

6,381,094

Provision for loan losses

975,000

1,166,667

325,000

333,334

         

Net interest income after provision for loan losses


17,506,001


17,941,869


5,956,077


6,047,760

         

Other operating income:

       

Trust & investment services income


3,624,707


3,510,614


1,285,360


1,131,821

Service charges on deposit accounts


2,820,967


3,187,290


1,021,178


1,064,145

Net gains on securities transactions

6,000

218,961

-

-

Credit card merchant earnings

1,113,989

1,015,453

429,668

384,171

Other

2,013,491

1,867,520

656,896

514,829

Total other operating income

9,579,154

9,799,838

3,393,102

3,094,966

         

Other operating expenses:

       

Salaries & wages

7,467,294

6,961,738

2,536,145

2,368,725

Pension and other employee benefits

2,140,307

2,150,322

663,835

623,997

Net occupancy expenses

1,878,319

1,712,358

624,753

556,876

Furniture and equipment expenses

1,461,690

1,418,088

476,395

447,889

Amortization of intangible assets

298,290

298,290

99,430

99,430

Other

6,455,073

6,337,456

2,170,314

2,099,926

Total other operating expenses

19,700,973

18,878,252

6,570,872

6,196,853

         

Income before income tax expense

7,384,182

8,863,455

2,778,307

2,945,873

Income tax expense

2,101,225

2,641,104

823,801

899,411

         

Net income

$ 5,282,957

$ 6,222,351

$1,954,506

$2,046,462

         

Weighted average shares outstanding

3,696,235

3,782,663

3,674,783

3,766,599

         
         

Basic and diluted earnings per share

$1.43

$1.64

$0.53

$0.54

         
         
         



See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

 



Common Stock



Capital Surplus



Retained Earnings



Treasury Stock

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income




Total

Balances at December 31, 2003

$ 43,001

$22,506,573

$64,750,787

$(13,071,791))

$ 5,764,302

$79,992,872

             

Comprehensive Income:

           

Net income

-

-

6,222,351

-

-

6,222,351

Other comprehensive loss

-

-

-

-

83,215

83,215

Total comprehensive income

         

6,305,566

Restricted stock units for directors' deferred compensation plan



-



110,170


-


-


-


110,170

Cash dividends declared ($.69 per share)


-


-


(2,555,348)


-


-


(2,555,348)

Purchase of 55,764 shares of treasury stock


-


-


-


(1,705,169)


-


(1,705,169)

             

Balances at September 30, 2004

$ 43,001

$22,616,743

$68,417,790

$(14,776,960)

$ 5,847,517

$82,148,091

             
             
             

Balances at December 31, 2004

$ 43,001

$22,657,816

$70,050,443

$(15,520,347)

$4,965,559

$82,196,472

Comprehensive Income:

           

Net income

-

-

5,282,957

-

-

5,282,957

Other comprehensive loss

-

-

-

-

(1,409,444)

(1,409,444)

Total comprehensive income

         

3,873,513

Restricted stock units for directors' deferred compensation plan



-



115,928


-


-


-


115,928

Cash dividends declared ($.72 per share)


-


-


(2,607,307)


-


-


(2,607,307)

Distribution of restricted
stock units for directors'
deferred compensation plan

 

 

(271,379)

 

 

323,752

 


52,373

Purchase of 70,865 shares of treasury stock


-


-


-


(2,281,995)


-


(2,281,995)

             

Balances at September 30, 2005

$ 43,001

$22,502,365

$72,726,093

$(17,478,590))

$ 3,556,115

$81,348,984



















See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

Nine Months Ended

 

September 30,

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

2005

2004

     

Net income

$ 5,282,957

$ 6,222,351

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:

   
   

Amortization of intangible assets

298,290

298,290

Provision for loan losses

975,000

1,166,667

Depreciation and amortization

1,762,981

1,675,306

Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities

175,050

353,090

Accretion of deferred gain on sale of credit cards

(77,569)

-

Gain on sales of loans held for sale, net

(3,346)

(28,045)

Proceeds from the sales of loans held for sale

207,746

1,657,775

Loans originated and held for sale

(204,400)

(1,764,230)

Net gains on securities transactions

(6,000)

(218,961)

(Increase) decrease in other assets

(67,989)

211,059

Decrease in accrued interest payable

(158,448)

(23,932)

Expense related to restricted stock units for directors'
deferred compensation plan


115,928


110,170

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

2,526,514

(406,150)

Proceeds from sales of student loans

3,557,555

1,860,432

Net cash provided by operating activities

14,384,269

11,113,822

     

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

   

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

6,754

3,223,251

Proceeds from maturities of and principal collected on
securities available for sale


62,611,279


59,773,797

Proceeds from maturities of and principal collected on
securities held to maturity


9,985,888


4,523,995

Purchases of securities available for sale

(55,426,065)

(61,387,609)

Purchases of securities held to maturity

(5,852,635)

(8,791,105)

Purchases of premises and equipment

(2,071,070)

(1,200,543)

Net increase in loans

(34,408,157)

(2,020,364)

Net cash used in investing activities

(25,154,006)

(5,878,578)

     

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

   

Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits, NOW accounts, savings accounts, and insured money market accounts


24,690,122


(13,437,984)

Net increase (decrease) in time deposits and individual retirement accounts


7,035,740


(10,386,250)

Net (decrease) increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase


(25,971,572)


11,028,440

Purchase of treasury stock

(2,281,995)

(1,705,169)

Cash dividends paid

(2,621,136)

(2,568,173)

Net cash provided by (used) in financing activities

851,159

(17,069,136)

     

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(9,918,578)

(11,833,892)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

52,803,012

38,069,778

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$42,884,434

$26,235,886

     

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

   

Cash paid during the year for:

   

Interest

$ 8,293,921

$ 8,236,641

Income Taxes

$ 108,346

$ 3,691,600

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activity:

   

Transfer of loans to other real estate owned

$ 125,739

$ 68,454

Adjustment of securities available for sale to fair value, net of tax


$(1,409,444)


$ 83,215

Settlement of pending purchase of security

$ -

$ 2,000,000

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1. Basis of Presentation


Chemung Financial Corporation (the "Corporation"), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Chemung Canal Trust Company (the "Bank") and CFS Group, Inc., a financial services company, provides a wide range of banking, financing, fiduciary and other financial services to its local market area. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.


The data in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2004 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements in the Corporation's 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K. That data, along with the other interim financial information presented in the consolidated balance sheets, statements of income, shareholders' equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, contained in the 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Amounts in prior periods' consolidated interim financial statements are reclassified whenever necessary to conform to the current period's presentation.


The consolidated financial statements included herein reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, of a normal recurring nature and necessary to present fairly the Corporation's financial position as of September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, and results of operations for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, and changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2005 and 2004. The results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire fiscal year or any other interim period.



2.
Earnings Per Share


Earnings per share were computed by dividing net income by 3,696,235 and 3,782,663 weighted average shares outstanding for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and 3,674,783 and 3,766,599 weighted average shares outstanding for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Issuable shares (such as those related to directors' restricted stock units) are considered outstanding and are included in the computation of basic earnings per share. There were no dilutive common stock equivalents during the three or nine-month periods ended September 30, 2005 or 2004.



3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements


In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), "Share-Based Payments" ("SFAS 123R"). SFAS 123R revises SFAS No. 123 and supersedes APB 25 and its related implementation guidance. SFAS 123R requires a company to recognize in its financial statements the cost of employee services received in exchange for valuable equity instruments issued, and liabilities incurred, to employees in share-based payment transactions (e.g., stock options). The cost will be based on the grant-date fair value of the award and will be recognized over the period for which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. In April 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the adoption of a new rule that amends the compliance dates for SFAS No. 123R. For public entities that do not file as small business issuers, the provision of the revised statement are to be applied prospectively for awards that are granted, modified, or settled in the first interim period after their next fiscal year that began after June 15, 2005. Additionally, public entities would recognize compensation cost for any portion of awards granted or modified after December 15, 1994, that is not yet vested at the date the standard is adopted, based on the grant-date fair value of those awards calculated under SFAS 123 (as originally issued) for either recognition or pro forma disclosures. When the Corporation adopts the standard on January 1, 2006, it is not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation's financial statements.



4. Intangible Assets


The following table presents information relative to the Corporation's core deposit intangible ("CDI") related to the acquisition of deposits from the Resolution Trust Company in 1994:

 

At September 30, 2005

At December 31, 2004

     

Original core deposit intangible amount

$ 5,965,793

$ 5,965,793

Less: Accumulated amortization

4,507,487

4,209,197

     

Carrying amount

$ 1,458,306

$ 1,756,596


Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 related to the CDI was $298,290. As of September 30, 2005, the remaining amortization period for the CDI was approximately 3.7 years. The estimated amortization expense is $397,719 for each of the years ending December 31, 2005 through 2008, with $165,720 in aggregate amortization expense in 2009.



5. Comprehensive Income


Comprehensive income or loss of the Corporation represents net income plus other comprehensive income or loss, which consists of the net change in unrealized holding gains or losses on securities available for sale, net of the related tax effect. Accumulated other comprehensive income or loss represents the net unrealized holding gains or losses on securities available for sale as of the consolidated balance sheet dates, net of the related tax effect.


Comprehensive income for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2005 was $863,401 and $3,873,513, respectively. Comprehensive income for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2004 was $5,506,173 and $6,305,566, respectively. The following summarizes the components of other comprehensive income (loss):


Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

2005

2004

Unrealized net holding (losses) gains on securities available for sale, net of tax (pre-tax amounts of ($1,787,234) and $5,667,013 for the respective periods indicated)



$(1,091,105)



$3,459,711

     

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

$(1,091,105)

$3,459,711

     
 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

2005

2004

Unrealized net holding (losses) gains on securities available for sale, net of tax (pre-tax amounts of ($2,302,670) and $355,268 for the respective periods indicated)



$(1,405,781)



$ 216,891

Less: Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized in net income (pre- tax amounts of $6,000 and $218,961 for the respective periods indicated)


(3,663)


(133,676)

     

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

$(1,409,444)

$ 83,215



6. Commitments and Contingencies


In the normal course of operations, the Corporation engages in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are not recorded in the financial statements. The Corporation is also a party to certain financial instruments with off balance sheet risk such as commitments under standby letters of credit, unused portions of lines of credit and commitments to fund new loans. The Corporation's policy is to record such instruments when funded. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are generally used by the Corporation to manage clients' requests for funding and other client needs.


For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, the Corporation engaged in no off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.



7. Components of Quarterly and Annual Net Periodic Benefit Cost

Three Months Ended September 30,

2005

2004

Qualified Pension

   

Service cost, benefits earned during the period

$ 108,529

$ 111,455

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

283,610

280,531

Expected return on plan assets

(401,523)

(359,784)

Net amortization and deferral

37,930

33,430

Net periodic pension expense

$ 28,546

65,632

     

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2005

2004

Qualified Pension

   

Service cost, benefits earned during the period

$ 397,029

$ 392,455

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

874,110

859,531

Expected return on plan assets

(1,181,023)

(1,004,784)

Net amortization and deferral

113,430

113,430

Net periodic pension expense

$ 203,546

$ 360,632

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

2005

2004

Supplemental Pension

   

Service cost, benefits earned during the period

$ 459

$ 3,130

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

11,033

10,216

Expected return on plan assets

-

-

Net amortization and deferral

11,379

7,959

Net periodic supplemental pension expense

$ 22,871

$ 21,305

     

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2005

2004

Supplemental Pension

   

Service cost, benefits earned during the period

$ 1,376

$ 9,392

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

33,098

30,648

Expected return on plan assets

-

-

Net amortization and deferral

34,140

23,875

Net periodic supplemental pension expense

$ 68,614

$ 63,915

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

2005

2004

Postretirement, Medical and Life

   

Service cost, benefits earned during the period

$ 13,500

$ 5,250

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

48,500

34,500

Expected return on plan assets

-

-

Net amortization and deferral

24,250

18,250

Net periodic postretirement, medical and life expense

$ 86,250

$ 58,000

     

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2005

2004

Postretirement, Medical and Life

   

Service cost, benefits earned during the period

$ 40,500

$ 38,250

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

145,500

164,000

Expected return on plan assets

-

-

Net amortization and deferral

72,750

$ 80,750

Net periodic postretirement, medical and life expense

$ 258,750

$ 283,000



Postretirement Benefit Plans Other Than Pensions


On December 8, 2003 the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 ("Act") was enacted. The Act introduced a prescription drug benefit effective in 2006 under Medicare ("Medicare Part D") as well as a federal subsidy commencing in 2006 to sponsors of retiree health care benefit plans that provide a benefit that is at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D. The Corporation has determined that its prescription drug benefit will be actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D in 2006 and will remain actuarially equivalent for approximately twenty-two years.


Effective July 1, 2004, the Corporation adopted FASB Staff Position No. 106-2, "Accounting and Disclosure Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003" (FSP No. 106-2"). FSP No. 106-2 provides guidance on accounting for the effects of the Act for employers that sponsor postretirement health care plans that provide prescription drug coverage that is at least actuarially equivalent to that offered by Medicare Part D.


Based on the adoption of FSP No. 106-2, the January 1, 2004 Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation decreases by $693,000 for recognition of the value of the future federal subsidy payments. This was recorded as a retroactive adjustment during the third quarter of 2004. The effect of the

subsidy on the measurement of the 2004 net periodic postretirement benefit cost is as follows:

Reductions in Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost

 

Quarter Ended September 30, 2004

Six Months Ended June 30, 2004

Service Cost

$ (1,500)

$ (3,000)

Interest Cost

(10,750)

(21,500)

Actuarial Gain

(4,000)

(8,000)

Total

$ (16,250)

$ (32,500)

The amount of net periodic postretirement benefit cost recognized for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 is as follows:

Service Cost

$ 5,250

Interest Cost

34,500

Amortization of Prior Service Cost

28,250

Amortization of Gain

(10,000)

Total Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost

$ 58,000



Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


The review that follows focuses on the significant factors affecting the financial condition and results of operations of Chemung Financial Corporation (the "Corporation") during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2005, with comparisons to the comparable periods in 2004, as applicable. The following discussion and the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and related notes included in this report, should be read in conjunction with our 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire fiscal year or any other interim period.


Forward-looking Statements


This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Corporation intends its forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in these sections. All statements regarding the Corporation's expected financial position and operating results, the Corporation's business strategy, the Corporation's financial plans, forecasted demographic and economic trends relating to the Corporation's industry and similar matters are forward-looking statements. These statements can sometimes be identified by our use of forward-looking words such as "may," "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," or "intend." The Corporation cannot promise that its expectations in such forward-looking statements will turn out to be correct. The Corporation's actual results could be materially different from its expectations because of various factors, including credit risk, interest rate risk, competition, changes in the regulatory environment, and changes in general business and economic trends.


Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates and Risks and Uncertainties


Critical accounting policies include the areas where the Corporation has made what it considers to be particularly difficult, subjective or complex judgments in making estimates, and where these estimates can significantly affect the Corporation's financial results under different assumptions and conditions. The Corporation prepares its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. As a result, the Corporation is required to make certain estimates, judgements and assumptions that it believes are reasonable based upon the information available. These estimates, judgements and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statement and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Actual results could be different from these estimates.


Management considers the accounting policy relating to the allowance for loan losses to be a critical accounting policy given the inherent uncertainty in evaluating the level of the allowance required to cover probable credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio, and the material effect that such judgments can have on the Corporation's results of operations. While management's current evaluation of the allowance for loan losses indicates that the allowance is adequate, under adversely different conditions or assumptions, the allowance would need to be increased. For example, if historical loan loss experience significantly worsened or if current economic conditions significantly deteriorated, additional provisions for loan losses would be required to increase the allowance. In addition, the assumptions and estimates used in the internal reviews of the Corporation's non-performing loans and potential problem loans, and the associated evaluation of the related collateral coverage for these loans, has a significant impact on the overall analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. While management has concluded that the current evaluation of collateral values is reasonable under the circumstances, if collateral evaluations were significantly lowered, the Corporation's allowance for loan losses policy would also require additional provisions for loan losses.


Financial Condition


Consolidated assets at September 30, 2005 totaled $729.8 million, an increase of $7.3 million or 1.0% since December 31, 2004. This increase is reflected primarily in a $32.7 million increase in loans and a $10.1 million increase in cash and due from banks, partially offset primarily by a $22.0 million decrease in federal funds sold and a $13.8 million decrease in investment securities, as well as a $3.2 million reduction in loans held for sale.


As noted above, total loans increased $32.7 million or 8.6% from December 31, 2004 to September 30, 2005, significantly impacted by a $22.7 million increase in commercial loans (including commercial mortgages). Of this increase, approximately $3.2 million resulted from a reclassification of loans previously held for sale to portfolio loans. During the third quarter of 2004, the Corporation had made a decision to sell certain non-performing and potential problem loans, and had written those loans down to the lower of cost or estimated fair value through a charge to the allowance for loan losses. While bids were received that would have resulted in those loans being sold at above the estimated fair value, the Corporation has since re-evaluated its prior decision, and believes it to be in its best long term interest to take these loans off the market and reclassify them as portfolio loans. The remaining increase in the commercial loan portfolio of approximately $19.5 million was impacted by both new term borrowings and increased line of credit usage. Additionally, since year-end 2004, total consumer loan balances and mortgages have grown $5.9 million and $4.2 million, respectively. The increase in consumer loans resulted primarily from a $3.9 million increase in installment loans, as well as increases in home equity and student loan balances of $1.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively, partially offset by an $803 thousand decrease in credit card balances.


The composition of the loan portfolio is summarized as follows:

 

September 30, 2005

December 31, 2004

Residential mortgages

$ 92,086,004

$ 87,883,357

Commercial mortgages

41,034,651

44,653,989

Commercial, financial and agricultural

145,219,032

118,933,635

Consumer loans

135,897,109

130,037,018

 

$414,236,796

$381,507,999


The $10.1 million increase in cash and due from banks was due to a $10.2 million increase in period-end federal transit items.


The available for sale portion of the securities portfolio totaled $239.4 million at September 30, 2005, compared to $249.3 million at the end of 2004, a decrease of approximately $9.9 million or 4.0%. At amortized cost, the available for sale portfolio was down $7.6 million with unrealized appreciation related to the available for sale portfolio down $2.3 million. Federal agency bonds were down $15.0 million because, during the first nine months of 2005, purchases totaling $25.0 million were offset by $40.0 million of federal agency bond calls. This decrease, along with a $1.5 million reduction in the Corporation's stock portfolio, was offset primarily by a $3.7 million increase in the corporate bond portfolio, as well as increases in available for sale municipal bonds and mortgage-backed securities of $3.3 million and $1.8 million, respectively. The held to maturity portion of the portfolio, consisting primarily of local municipal obligations, totaled $8.3 million at amortized cost as of September 30, 2005, a decrease of approximately $3.9 million since December 31, 2004.


As compared to December 31, 2004, total deposits have increased $31.7 million or 6.1% from $519.6 million to $551.3 million. Non-interest bearing demand deposits were up $7.8 million, principally due to higher period-end personal account balances. A $23.9 million increase in interest bearing deposits was reflected primarily in a $14.0 million increase in Now account balances as well as increases in time deposit and insured money market balances of $7.0 million and $5.2 million, respectively. The increases in Now accounts and time deposits was due primarily to higher period-end public fund balances, while the increase in insured money market accounts reflects higher other non-personal balances. The above increases were somewhat offset by a $2.3 million decrease in savings accounts, reflecting lower period-end personal balances. A $26.0 million decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase was due to the maturity during the first nine months of 2005 of $29.0 million in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. These advances had been utilized to leverage the purchase of federal agency bonds which were called during the first nine months of this year.


Asset Quality


Non-performing loans at September 30, 2005 totaled $9.356 million as compared to $10.765 million at December 31, 2004, a decrease of $1.409 million. This decrease is primarily the result of a $1.475 million decrease in non-accrual loans, impacted to a great extent by commercial loan charge-offs during 2005 totaling $1.033 million, as well as continuing principal reductions on non-accruing commercial loans. The $45 thousand decrease in accruing loans past due 90 days or more is due primarily to lower delinquencies in home equity loans and mortgages. These reductions were somewhat offset primarily by a $111 thousand increase in troubled debt restructurings, as one loan was added to this category during the second quarter of 2005.


The following table summarizes the Corporation's non-performing assets:

(dollars in thousands)

September 30, 2005

December 31, 2004

Non-accrual loans

$ 9,032

$ 10,507

Troubled debt restructurings

111

-

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more

213

258

Total non-performing loans

$ 9,356

$ 10,765

Other real estate owned

126

104

Total non-performing assets

$ 9,482

$ 10,869


In addition to non-performing loans, as of September 30, 2005, the Corporation has identified 18 commercial loan relationships totaling $10.785 million in potential problem loans, as compared to $11.367 million (22 commercial loan relationships) at December 31, 2004. Potential problem loans are loans that are currently performing, but where known information about possible credit problems of the related borrowers causes management to have serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms, and which may result in the disclosure of such loans as non-performing at some time in the future. At the Corporation, potential problem loans are typically loans that are performing but are classified in the Corporation's loan rating system as "substandard". Management cannot predict the extent to which economic conditions may worsen or other factors may impact borrowers and the potential problem loans. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that other loans will not become 90 days or more past due, be placed on non-accrual, become restructured, or require increased allowance coverage and provisions for loan losses.


Management's evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is performed on a periodic basis and takes into consideration such factors as the historical loan loss experience, review of specific problem loans (including evaluation of the underlying collateral), changes in the composition and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, and current economic conditions that may affect the borrowers' ability to pay. With the level of non-performing relationships having declined, the Corporation has reduced its provision for loan losses during the first nine months of 2005 to $975 thousand as compared to $1.167 million during the first nine months of 2004. At September 30, 2005, the Corporation's allowance for loan losses totaled $9.719 million, resulting in a coverage ratio of allowance to non-performing loans of 103.9%. The allowance for loan losses is an amount that management believes will be adequate to absorb probable loan losses on existing loans. Net loan charge-offs for the first nine months of 2005 totaled $1.239 million as compared to $1.246 million during the first nine months of 2004. While net commercial loan and residential mortgage charge-offs increased $64 thousand and $11 thousand, respectively, this was offset by lower net consumer loan charge-offs. The allowance for loan losses to total loans at September 30, 2005 was 2.35% as compared to 2.62% as of December 31, 2004.


Activity in the allowance for loan losses was as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

2005

2004

Balance at beginning of period

$ 9,983

$ 9,848

Charge-offs:

   

Commercial, financial and agricultural

(1,033)

(989)

Commercial mortgages

-

-

Residential mortgages

(13)

(2)

Consumer loans

(394)

(450)

Total

(1,440)

(1,441)

Recoveries:

   

Commercial, financial and agricultural

10

30

Commercial mortgages

-

-

Residential mortgages

-

-

Consumer loans

191

165

Total

201

195

Net charge-offs

(1,239)

(1,246)

Provision charged to operations

975

1,167

Balance at end of period

$ 9,719

$ 9,769



Results of Operations

Third Quarter of 2005 vs. Third Quarter of 2004


Net income for the third quarter of 2005 totaled $1.955 million, a decrease of $91 thousand or 4.4% as compared to third quarter 2004 net income of $2.046 million. Earnings per share decreased 1.9% from $0.54 per share to $0.53 per share on 91,816 fewer average shares outstanding. This decrease in net income was primarily the result of higher operating expenses as well as a decrease in net interest income, partially offset by an increase in non-interest income.


While the 2005 third quarter net interest margin of 3.77% was 7 basis points higher than the third quarter of 2004 net interest margin, net interest income compared to the third quarter of 2004 was down $100 thousand or 1.6%, primarily impacted by a $26.6 million or 3.9% decrease in average earning assets. The decrease in average earning assets was due to a $47.8 million decrease in the average securities portfolio, partially offset by a $17.6 million increase in average loans and a $3.6 million increase in federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits. The decrease in the average securities portfolio as compared to the third quarter of 2004 was impacted by the continuing low mid to long-term rate environment throughout much of the past twelve months, and the Corporation's reluctance to increase its investments in bonds during this time given the expectation for higher rates going forward. The average loan growth was primarily due to an $11.4 million increase in average business loans, as well as increases in average mortgage and consumer loans of $3.7 million and $2.4 million, respectively. While average earning assets declined 3.9%, total interest income rose $68 thousand or 0.7%, as the average yield increased 23 basis points to 5.49%, reflecting a greater proportion of earning assets in higher yielding loans.


Total average funding liabilities decreased $25.9 million or 4.0% when compared to the third quarter of 2004, impacted by a $5.4 million decrease in average deposits and a $24.4 million decrease in average securities sold under agreements to repurchase funded through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. The decrease in average deposits was primarily related to lower insured money market and time deposit average balances of $8.4 million and $4.4 million, respectively, offset primarily by a $6.7 million increase in average demand deposits. The decrease in average insured money market balances is due primarily to lower average public fund and personal account averages, with the decrease in average time deposits related primarily to lower personal certificate and IRA averages, these decreases offset by higher average personal and non-personal demand deposit average balances. The decrease in average securities sold under agreements to repurchase reflects the fact that during 2005, $29.0 million of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York matured. These advances had been utilized to leverage the purchase of investment securities. However, with a flattening yield curve, available spreads have narrowed significantly, thus impacting the ability of the Corporation to obtain sufficient spread to offset the future interest rate risk associated with these transactions. While average interest bearing liabilities decreased $32.6 million or 6.2% compared to third quarter 2004 averages, interest expense increased $168 thousand or 6.2%, as the cost of funds, including the impact of non-interest bearing funding sources (such as demand deposits), was up 17 basis points to 1.82%.


Non-interest income during the third quarter of 2005 compared to the third quarter of 2004 increased $298 thousand or 9.6%. This increase was impacted primarily by a $154 thousand increase in trust and investment services fee income as well as a $75 thousand increase in revenue from the Corporation's equity investment in Cephas Capital Partners, LP ("Cephas"), a small business investment company (SBIC) which provides capital through loans and equity positions to businesses which may not qualify for traditional bank financing. The increase in trust and investment services income was primarily related to higher fee income from personal trust and agency accounts, retirement services and investment management accounts. The increase in revenue from Cephas was due to higher levels of interest income on loans receivable held by Cephas, impacted by the receipt of previously non-accrued interest during the quarter. Other factors impacting the increase in non-interest income included increases in credit card merchant earnings and checkcard interchange income of $45 thousand and $31 thousand, respectively, as well as the recognition of $26 thousand of deferred gains on the 2004 sale of the Corporation's consumer credit card portfolio. The above increases were somewhat offset primarily by a $43 thousand decrease in service charges on deposit accounts, impacted by a decrease in business checking analysis charges.


Third quarter 2005 operating expenses were $374 thousand or 6.0% higher than the comparable period last year. Areas having the greatest impact on this increase include a $167 thousand increase in salaries and wages, a $78 thousand increase in marketing and advertising costs and a $68 thousand increase in net occupancy costs. The increase in salaries and wages was due primarily to merit compensation increases effective in January of 2005. Marketing and advertising expenses were impacted primarily by higher costs related to radio and TV advertising, promotions, production and direct mail. A $40 thousand increase in pension and other employee benefits was due primarily to a $61 thousand increase in post-retirement medical benefits, as during the third quarter of 2004 the Corporation recognized a $49 thousand reduction in these costs related to Medicare Part D coverage.


A $76 thousand decrease in income tax expense is primarily a function of the lower level of pre-tax income.


Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2005 vs. Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2004


Net income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2005 totaled $5.283 million, a decrease of $939 thousand or 15.1% as compared to results for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2004. Earnings per share were down 12.8% from $1.64 per share to $1.43 per share on 86,428 fewer average shares outstanding. This decrease in income was impacted by lower levels of net interest income and non-interest income, as well as higher operating expenses, partially offset by a lower provision for loan losses.


Despite a 7 basis point increase in the net interest margin from 3.67% to 3.74%, net interest income before the provision for loan losses was down $628 thousand or 3.3%, principally due to a $34.6 million or 5.0% decrease in average earning assets. For reasons noted in the above discussion of third quarter results, this decrease resulted primarily from a $45.3 million decrease in the average securities portfolio, offset somewhat by a $10.9 million increase in average year-to-date loans. As compared to the first nine months of 2004, average commercial loans increased $6.0 million, average mortgages increased $2.2 million, and average consumer loans were up $2.7 million despite a $4.9 million decrease in average consumer credit card balances resulting from the sale of this portfolio during the fourth quarter of 2004. While average earning assets declined 5.0%, total interest and dividend income was down $705 thousand or 2.6%, with the average yield increasing 14 basis points from 5.25% to 5.39% compared to the first nine months of 2004.


Total average funding liabilities for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2005 declined $34.4 million or 5.2% when compared to the first nine months of last year, the result of an $18.2 million decrease in average deposits and a $19.7 million decrease in average securities sold under agreements to repurchase funded through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. The decrease in average deposits was primarily related to lower average insured money market and time deposit balances of $16.4 million and $10.8 million, respectively, partially offset primarily by an $8.1 million increase in average demand deposits. The above decreases in average insured money market and time balances reflects the fact that absent loan growth during 2004, and given the continuing low yields on investments, we had not been aggressive in the pricing of these products. As loans have grown during 2005, we have become more aggressive in pricing strategy, particularly in the pricing of time deposit products. The decrease in average securities sold under agreements to repurchase again reflects the fact that during 2005, $29.0 million of advances matured. In total, average interest bearing liabilities decreased $42.5 million or 7.9% compared to the first nine months 2004 averages, and interest expense decreased $78 thousand or 0.9% with the cost of funds, including the impact of non-interest bearing funding sources (such as demand deposits), up 8 basis points to 1.74%.


As discussed more fully under the Asset Quality section of this report, with the level of non-performing loans having stabilized, and given the adequacy of the Corporation's allowance for loan losses, the provision for loan losses during the first nine months of this year totaled $975 thousand as compared to $1.167 million during the first nine months of 2004, a decrease of $192 thousand.


Non-interest income for the first nine months of 2005 was down $221 thousand or 2.3% when compared to the comparable period of 2004. The major factors impacting this decline included a $366 thousand decrease in service charges on deposit accounts and a $213 thousand decrease in net gains on securities transactions. The decrease in service charges reflects a reduced level of fees for insufficient funds and business checking fees, as well as the Corporation's introduction of free checking accounts during the first quarter of 2005. The decrease in net gains on securities transactions is due to the fact that during the first quarter of 2004, the Corporation sold a $3.0 million federal agency bond at a gain of $219 thousand. A nominal gain on municipal bonds was realized during the second quarter of 2005. The above reductions in non-interest income were partially offset primarily by year-to-date increases in trust and investment services fee income of $114 thousand, credit card merchant earnings of $99 thousand and checkcard interchange income of $89 thousand. Additionally, accretion of deferred gains on the fourth quarter 2004 sale of our consumer credit card portfolio totaled $78 thousand.


Operating expenses were $823 thousand or 4.4% higher than a year ago. The areas having the greatest impact on this increase include a $505 thousand increase in salaries and wages, as well as increases in marketing and advertising costs and net occupancy costs of $177 thousand and $166 thousand, respectively. The increase in salaries and wages was due primarily to merit increases effective in January of this year. The increase in marketing and advertising costs have been impacted primarily by increases in radio and television advertising, production costs, printing and direct mail. An increase in net occupancy expense is due primarily to higher depreciation, maintenance, utilities and rent. In addition to the above, furniture and equipment expenses were up $44 thousand, impacted by increases in depreciation and automobile expenses. The above increases were partially offset primarily by a $152 thousand decrease in professional services fees due to lower consulting costs related to compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.


The $540 thousand reduction in income tax expense is primarily related to the decrease in pre-tax income during the first nine months of 2005.

Average Consolidated Balance Sheet and Interest Analysis (Dollars in thousands)


For the purpose of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the daily average loan amounts outstanding. Daily balances were used for average balance computations. Investment securities are stated at amortized cost. No tax equivalent adjustments have been made in calculating yields on obligations of states and political subdivisions.

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2005

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2004


Assets

Average
Balance


Interest

Yield/
Rate

Average Balance


Interest

Yield/
Rate

Earning assets:

           

Loans

$407,426

$6,489

6.32%

$389,845

$5,967

6.09%

Taxable securities

218,196

2,341

4.26%

261,534

2,842

4.32%

Tax-exempt securities

25,823

238

3.66%

30,273

247

3.25%

Federal funds sold

8,107

68

3.33%

4,663

16

1.37%

Interest-bearing deposits

665

5

2.98%

523

1

0.76%

Total earning assets

660,217

9,141

5.49%

686,838

9,073

5.26%

             

Non-earning assets:

           

Cash and due from banks

24,405

   

23,891

   

Premises and equipment, net

17,285

   

17,166

   

Other assets

16,870

   

15,500

   

Allowance for loan losses

(10,479)

   

(10,446)

   

AFS valuation allowance

6,408

   

6,053

   

Total

$714,706

   

$739,002

   
             

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

           

Interest-bearing liabilities:

           

Now and super now deposits

41,615

43

0.41%

39,635

35

0.35%

Savings and insured money market deposits

168,374

448

1.06%

178,107

308

0.69%

Time deposits

186,559

1,414

3.01%

190,926

1,231

2.56%

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase


94,515


955


4.01%


115,032


1,118


3.87%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

491,063

2,860

2.31%

523,700

2,692

2.04%

             

Non-interest-bearing liabilities:

           

Demand deposits

133,409

   

126,661

   

Other liabilities

8,463

   

8,719

   

Total liabilities

632,935

   

659,080

   

Shareholders' equity

81,771

   

79,922

   

Total

$714,706

   

$739,002

   

Net interest income

 

$6,281

   

$6,381

 

Net interest rate spread

   

3.18%

   

3.22%

Net interest margin

   

3.77%

   

3.70%

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2005

Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2004


Assets

Average
Balance


Interest

Yield/
Rate

Average Balance


Interest

Yield/
Rate

Earning assets:

           

Loans

$398,924

$18,496

6.20%

$388,060

$17,887

6.16%

Taxable securities

219,148

7,095

4.33%

262,334

8,566

4.36%

Tax-exempt securities

28,218

746

3.53%

30,377

762

3.35%

Federal funds sold

13,330

263

2.64%

13,657

102

1.00%

Interest-bearing deposits

797

16

2.68%

608

4

0.88%

Total earning assets

660,417

26,616

5.39%

695,036

27,321

5.25%

             

Non-earning assets:

           

Cash and due from banks

23,528

   

23,358

   

Premises and equipment, net

17,120

   

17,179

   

Other assets

16,661

   

15,764

   

Allowance for loan losses

(10,323)

   

(10,334)

   

AFS valuation allowance

6,737

   

7,915

   

Total

$714,140

   

$748,918

   
             

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

           

Interest-bearing liabilities:

           

Demand deposits

42,302

116

0.37%

41,854

112

0.36%

Savings and insured money market deposits

168,187

1,165

0.93%

184,103

966

0.70%

Time deposits

186,313

4,006

2.87%

197,156

3,831

2.60%

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase


97,570


2,848


3.90%


113,769


3,303


3.88%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

494,372

8,135

2.20%

536,882

8,212

2.04%

             

Non-interest-bearing liabilities:

           

Demand deposits

130,773

   

122,642

   

Other liabilities

7,336

   

9,106

   

Total liabilities

632,481

   

668,630

   

Shareholders' equity

81,659

   

80,288

   

Total

$714,140

   

$748,918

   

Net interest income

 

$18,481

   

$19,109

 

Net interest rate spread

   

3.19%

   

3.21%

Net interest margin

   

3.74%

   

3.67%


The following table sets forth for the periods indicated, a summary of the changes in interest and dividends earned and interest paid resulting from changes in volume and changes in rates (in thousands of dollars):

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2005 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2004

 

Increase (Decrease) Due to (1)

 

Volume

Rate

Net

Interest and dividends earned on:

     

Loans

$ 284

$ 238

$ 522

Taxable securities

(458)

(43)

(501)

Tax-exempt securities

(38)

29

(9)

Federal funds sold

18

34

52

Interest-bearing deposits

-

4

4

Total earning assets

$ (194)

$ 262

$ 68

Interest paid on:

     

Demand deposits

2

6

8

Savings and insured money market deposits

(18)

158

140

Time deposits

(28)

211

183

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase


(203)


40


(163)

Total interest-bearing liabilities

$ (247)

$ 415

168

Net interest income

$ 53

$ (153)

$ (100)

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004

 

Increase (Decrease) Due to (1)

 

Volume

Rate

Net

Interest and dividends earned on:

     

Loans

$ 490

$ 119

$ 609

Taxable securities

(1,406)

(65)

(1,471)

Tax-exempt securities

(56)

40

(16)

Federal funds sold

(2)

163

161

Interest-bearing deposits

1

11

12

Total earning assets

$ (973)

$ 268

$ (705)

Interest paid on:

     

Demand deposits

1

3

4

Savings and insured money market deposits

(89)

288

199

Time deposits

(219)

394

175

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase


(476)


21


$ (455)

Total interest-bearing liabilities

$ (783)

706

$ (77)

Net interest income

$ (190)

$ (438)

$ (628)

  1. The change in interest due to both rate and volume has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.



Liquidity and Capital Resources


Liquidity management involves the ability to meet the cash flow requirements of deposit customers, borrowers, and the operating, investing, and financing activities of the Corporation. The Corporation uses a variety of resources to meet its liquidity needs. These include short term investments, cash flow from lending and investing activities, core deposit growth and non-core funding sources, such as time deposits of $100 thousand or more, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other borrowings.


The Corporation is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLB") which allows it to access borrowings which enhance management's ability to satisfy future liquidity needs. At September 30, 2005, the Corporation had available $141.457 million under lines of credit with the FHLB, as compared to $75.531 million available at September 30, 2004. This increase reflects a change in the formula used by the FHLB in calculating available lines for member institutions.


During the first nine months of 2005, cash and cash equivalents decreased $9.9 million, as compared to a decrease of $11.8 million during the first nine months of last year. In addition to cash provided by operating activities, other primary sources of cash during the first nine months of 2005 included proceeds from maturities, sales and principal payments on securities ($72.6 million) and an increase in deposits ($31.7 million). During the first nine months of 2004, primary sources of cash included proceeds from maturities, sales and principal payments on securities ($67.5 million) and an increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase ($11.0 million).


Cash generated during the first nine months of 2005 was used primarily to fund the purchase of securities totaling $61.3 million, a net increase in loans of $34.4 million, and to reduce securities sold under agreements to repurchase by $26.0 million. Other significant uses of cash during this period included the payment of cash dividends ($2.6 million), the purchase of treasury shares ($2.3 million) and the purchase of premises and equipment ($2.1 million). During the first nine months of 2004, cash generated was used primarily to fund the purchase of securities and a net decrease in deposits of $70.2 million and $23.8 million, respectively. Other significant uses of cash during the first nine months of 2004 included the payment of cash dividends ($2.6 million), the purchase of treasury shares ($1.7 million) and a net increase in loans ($2.0 million).


Since year-end 2004, the Corporation's total shareholders' equity has decreased approximately $847 thousand to $81.3 million. This decrease is reflected in the $2.0 million increase in treasury shares, a $1.4 million decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income and a $156 thousand decrease in capital surplus, partially offset by a $2.7 million increase in retained earnings.


As of September 30, 2005, the Corporation's consolidated leverage ratio was 10.61%. The Tier I and Total Risk Adjusted Capital ratios were 15.87% and 17.92%, respectively. All of the above ratios are in excess of the requirements for being considered "well capitalized" by the FDIC, the Federal Reserve and the New York State Banking Department.


During the first nine months of 2005, the Corporation declared cash dividends of $0.72 per share as compared to $0.69 per share during the first nine months of 2004, an increase of 4.3%.


When shares of the Corporation become available in the market, we may purchase them after careful consideration of our capital position. On November 17, 2004, the Corporation announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 180,000 shares, or approximately 5% of its outstanding common shares, either through open market or privately negotiated transactions over a two-year period. During the first nine months of 2005, the Corporation purchased 70,865 shares at an average price of $32.20 per share. As of September 30, 2005, a total of 79,665 shares had been purchased since the inception of the announced repurchase program. Additionally during the first nine months of 2005, 13,245 shares were re-issued from treasury to fund distributions under the Corporation's directors' deferred stock plan.


Interest Rate Risk


As intermediaries between borrowers and savers, commercial banks incur both interest rate risk and liquidity risk. The Corporation's Asset/Liability Committee ("ALCO") has the strategic responsibility for setting the policy guidelines on acceptable exposure to these areas. These guidelines contain specific measures and limits regarding these risks, which are monitored on a regular basis. The ALCO is made up of the president, two executive vice presidents, chief financial officer, asset liability management officer, senior marketing officer, and others representing key functions.


The ALCO is also responsible for supervising the preparation and annual revisions of the financial portions of the annual budget, which is built upon the committee's economic and interest-rate assumptions. It is the responsibility of the ALCO to modify prudently the Corporation's asset/liability policies.


Interest rate risk is the risk that net interest income will fluctuate as a result of a change in interest rates. It is the assumption of interest rate risk, along with credit risk, that drives the net interest margin of a financial institution. For that reason, the ALCO has established tolerance limits based upon a 200-basis point change in interest rates. At September 30, 2005, it is estimated that an immediate 200-basis point decrease in interest rates would negatively impact the next 12 months net interest income by 8.57% and an immediate 200-basis point increase would negatively impact the next 12 months net interest income by 2.01%. Both are within the Corporation's policy guideline of 15% established by ALCO.


A related component of interest rate risk is the expectation that the market value of our capital account will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. This component is a direct corollary to the earnings-impact component: an institution exposed to earnings erosion is also exposed to shrinkage in market value. At September 30, 2005, it is estimated that an immediate 200-basis point decrease in interest rates would negatively impact the market value of our capital account by 9.15% and an immediate 200-basis point increase in interest rates would negatively impact the market value by 3.55%. Both are within the established tolerance limit of 15.0%.


Management does recognize the need for certain hedging strategies during periods of anticipated higher fluctuations in interest rates and the Board-approved Funds Management Policy provides for limited use of certain derivatives in asset liability management. These strategies have not been employed during the first nine months of 2005.



Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk


Information required by this Item is set forth herein in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations under the heading "Interest Rate Risk".



Item 4: Controls and Procedures


The Corporation's management, under the supervision and with the participation of our President and Chief Executive Officer, who is the Corporation's principal executive officer, and our Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, who is the Corporation's principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2005. Based upon that evaluation, the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of September 30, 2005.


There were no significant changes in the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Corporation's most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

   

Item 2.

Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

(e)

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 










Period








Total shares purchased









Average price paid per share





Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plan

Maximum number (or approximate dollar value) of shares that may yet be purchased under the plan

           
 

1/1/05-1/31/05

6,150

$32.50

6,150

165,050

 

2/1/05-2/29/05

9,216

$32.28

9,216

155,834

 

3/1/05-3/31/05

9,952

$32.07

9,952

145,882

 

Quarter ended 3/31/05

25,318

$32.25

25,318

 
           
 

4/1/05-4/30/05

3,600

$33.09

3,600

142,282

 

5/1/05-5/31/05

15,252

$33.35

15,252

127,030

 

6/1/05-6/30/05

1,468

$32.88

1,468

125,562

 

Quarter ended 6/30/05

20,320

$33.27

20,320

 
 
 

7/1/05-7/31/05

827

$31.50

827

124,735

 

8/1/05-8/31/05

20,900

$31.30

20,900

103,835

 

9/1/05-9/30/05

3,500

$31.21

3,500

100,335

 

Quarter ended 9/30/05

25,227

$31.30

25,227

 
           
 

Period ended 9/30/2005

70,865

$32.20

70,865

100,335

           
 

Of the above, 30,500 shares were open-market transactions and the remaining 40,365 shares were direct transactions.

   

Item 6.

Exhibits

   
 

The Corporation files herewith the following exhibits:

 

31.1 Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer of Chemung Financial Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

   
 

31.2 Certification of Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Chemung Financial Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

   
 

32.1 Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 19 U.S.C. 1350.

   
 

32.2 Certification of Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 19 U.S.C. 1350.

   

 

SIGNATURES





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

CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION

DATE:

November 8, 2005

/s/ Jan P. Updegraff

   

Jan P. Updegraff

   

President & CEO

     

DATE:

November 8, 2005

/s/ John R. Battersby Jr.

   

John R. Battersby Jr.

   

Treasurer & CFO

FORM 10 - Q

QUARTERLY REPORT

EXHIBIT INDEX

FOR THE PERIOD ENDING September 30, 2005

CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION

ELMIRA, NEW YORK

31.1 Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer of Chemung Financial Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

31.2 Certification of Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Chemung Financial Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

32.1 Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer of Chemung Financial Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 19 U.S.C. 1350.

 

32.2 Certification of Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Chemung Financial Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 19 U.S.C. 1350.