SmartFinancial 10Q 2012 Q1 Quarterly report

United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x	QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012

¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the transition period from __________ to__________.

Commission File Number: 000-30497

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

Tennessee	.	62-1173944
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

835 Georgia Avenue Chattanooga, Tennessee	.	37402
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

423-385-3000		Not Applicable
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)		(Former name, former address and former fiscal
		year, if changes since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yesx No¨

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 period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes¨ No¨

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

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

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

Yes¨ Nox

As of May 4, 2012 there were 6,500,396 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value per share, issued and outstanding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I –FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)	4

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	28

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	39

Item 4T.Controls and Procedures	39

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings	40

Item 1A. Risk Factors	40

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	40

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	40

Item 4. [Removed and Reserved]	40

Item 5. Other Information	40

Item 6. Exhibits	40

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. (“Cornerstone”) may from time to time make written or oral statements, including statements contained in this report (including, without limitation, certain statements in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Item 2), that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). The words “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “consider,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “should,” “estimate,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but other statements may constitute forward-looking statements. These statements should be considered subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s belief as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management pursuant to “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Cornerstone’s actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors. Such factors include, without limitation, those specifically described in Item 1A of Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as the following: (i) our ability to continue as a going concern, (ii) the effect of enforcement actions to which the Bank is subject, (iii) the relatively greater credit risk of residential construction and land development loans in our loan portfolio, (iv) the possibility that our asset equality will continue to decline or that we will continue to experience greater loan losses than anticipated, (v) increased levels of other real estate, primarily as a result of foreclosures, (vi) the impact of our Series A Preferred Stock on net income available to holders of our Common Stock and earnings per common share, (vii) our ability to obtain additional capital and, if obtained, the possibly significant dilution to current shareholders, (viii) the impact of liquidity needs on our results of operations and financial condition, (ix) economic conditions in the local markets where we operate, (x) the impact of continuing negative developments in the financial industry and U.S. and global capital and credit markets, (xi) uncertainty that recently enacted legislation will stabilize the U.S. financial system, (xii) the unpredictable impact of recently enacted legislation on our business, (xiii) the impact of federal and state regulations on our operations and financial performance, (xiv) whether a significant deferred tax asset we have can be fully realized, (xv) competition from financial institutions and other financial service providers, (xvi) changes in interest rates, (xvii) our ability to retain the services of key personnel, (xviii) the impact of Tennessee’s anti-takeover statutes and certain charter provisions on potential acquisitions of the holding company, and (xix) our ability to adapt to technological changes. Many of such factors are beyond Cornerstone’s ability to control or predict, and readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Cornerstone does not intend to update or reissue any forward-looking statements contained in this report as a result of new information or other circumstances that may become known to Cornerstone.

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Balance Sheets

	Unaudited
	March 31,			December 31,
	2012			2011
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	10,982,897		$	1,660,204
Interest-bearing deposits at other financial institutions		23,901,980			37,222,487
Total cash and cash equivalents		34,884,877			38,882,691

Securities available for sale		88,249,596			86,057,437
Securities held to maturity (fair value approximates $64,970 and $70,484 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively)		63,410			68,643
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost		2,322,900			2,322,900
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $6,024,351 and $7,400,049 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011		256,763,922			260,364,569
Bank premises and equipment, net		5,649,662			5,712,003
Accrued interest receivable		1,334,003			1,327,458
Foreclosed assets		18,956,631			18,523,960
Other assets		9,250,307			9,395,721
Total Assets	$	417,475,308		$	422,655,382

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits	$	47,499,843		$	43,989,943
Interest-bearing demand deposits		26,851,857			22,353,384
Savings deposits and money market accounts		52,066,221			46,857,118
Time deposits		189,397,737			200,841,499
Total deposits		315,815,658			314,041,944

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase		21,445,300			29,390,810
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings		42,610,000			43,045,000
Accrued interest payable		110,398			110,703
Other liabilities		1,604,009			858,620
Total Liabilities		381,585,365			387,447,077

Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock - no par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; 425,369 and 403,989 shares issued and outstanding in 2012 and 2011, respectively		10,446,139			9,899,544
Common stock - $1.00 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 6,709,199 shares issued in 2012 and 2011; 6,500,396 shares outstanding in 2012 and 2011		6,500,396			6,500,396
Additional paid-in capital		21,334,950			21,316,438
Retained deficit		(3,472,697	)		(3,627,208	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		1,081,155			1,119,135
Total Stockholders' Equity		35,889,943			35,208,305
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	417,475,308		$	422,655,382

The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Income

	Unaudited
	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2012		2011

INTEREST INCOME
Loans, including fees	$	4,143,944	$	4,638,805
Securities and interest-bearing deposits at other financial institutions		467,006		568,672
Federal funds sold		15,087		11,003
Total interest income		4,626,037		5,218,480

INTEREST EXPENSE
Time deposits		699,094		1,052,449
Other deposits		121,243		92,612
Federal funds purchased and securities Sold under agreements to repurchase		32,230		31,003
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings		461,207		579,658
Total interest expense		1,313,774		1,755,722

Net interest income before provision for loan losses		3,312,263		3,462,758

Provision for loan losses		-		15,000

Net interest income after provision for loan losses		3,312,263		3,447,758

NONINTEREST INCOME
Customer service fees		197,434		215,451
Other noninterest income		20,288		20,279
Net gains from sale of loans and other assets		49,664		34,027
Total noninterest income		267,386		269,757

NONINTEREST EXPENSES
Salaries and employee benefits		1,591,135		1,542,702
Net occupancy and equipment expense		335,813		406,334
Depository insurance		202,783		322,655
Foreclosed assets, net		150,320		361,570
Other operating expenses		794,081		783,354
Total noninterest expenses		3,074,132		3,416,615

Income before income tax expense		505,517		300,900

Income tax expense		149,000		48,625
Net income		356,517		252,275

Preferred stock dividend requirements		265,856		93,075
Accretion on preferred stock discount		14,468		-

Net income available to common stockholders	$	76,193	$	159,200

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic	$	0.01	$	0.02
Diluted	$	0.01	$	0.02

DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE	$	-	$	-

The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

	(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2012			2011
Net income	$	356,517		$	252,275

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

Net unrealized (losses) gains on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustment		(37,980	)		346,702

Comprehensive income	$	318,537		$	598,977

The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - Unaudited

For the three months ended March 31, 2012

										Accumulated
					Additional					Other			Total
	Preferred		Common		Paid-in		Retained			Comprehensive			Stockholders'
	Stock		Stock		Capital		Earnings (Deficit)			Income			Equity

BALANCE, December 31, 2011	$	9,899,544	$	6,500,396	$	21,316,438	$	(3,627,208	)	$	1,119,135		$	35,208,305

Stock compensation expense		-		-		18,512		-			-			18,512

Issuance of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock		532,127		-		-		-			-			532,127

Preferred stock dividends		-		-		-		(187,538	)		-			(187,538	)

Accretion on preferred stock		14,468		-		-		(14,468	)		-			-

Net income		-		-		-		356,517			-			356,517

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:		-		-		-		-			(37,980	)		(37,980	)

BALANCE, March 31, 2012	$	10,446,139	$	6,500,396	$	21,334,950	$	(3,472,697	)	$	1,081,155		$	35,889,943

The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

	Unaudited
	Three months ended March 31,
	2012			2011

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	356,517		$	252,275
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		111,418			62,414
Provision for loan losses		-			15,000
Stock compensation expense		18,512			19,785
Net gains on sales of loans and other assets		28,473			(34,027	)
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities:
Net change in loans held for sale		37,175			(654,500	)
Accrued interest receivable		(6,545	)		(104,292	)
Accrued interest payable		(305	)		34,691
Other assets and liabilities		852,928			458,737
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,398,173			50,083

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from security transactions:
Securities available for sale		8,331,149			8,014,091
Securities held to maturity		5,131			3,581
Purchase of securities available for sale		(10,523,308	)		-
Loan originations and principal collections, net		1,643,836			5,159,587
Purchase of bank premises and equipment		(49,077	)		(6,392	)
Proceeds from sale of bank premises and equipment		-			45,082
Proceeds from sale of other real estate and other assets		1,458,489			62,310
Net cash provided by investing activities		866,220			13,278,259

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in deposits		1,773,714			2,039,504
Net (decrease) increase in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase		(7,945,510	)		3,464,172
Net payments on Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings		(435,000	)		(1,235,000	)
Payment of dividends		(187,538	)		-
Issuance of preferred stock		532,127			851,661
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(6,262,207	)		5,120,337

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(3,997,814	)		18,448,679

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period		38,882,691			22,981,952

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	34,884,877		$	41,430,631

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for interest	$	1,314,079		$	1,721,031
Cash paid during the period for taxes		913,327			-

NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of real estate through foreclosure	$	1,969,300		$	7,774,928

The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 1. Presentation of Financial Information

Nature of Business-Cornerstone is a bank holding company whose primary business is performed by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cornerstone Community Bank (the “Bank”). The Bank provides a full range of banking services to the Chattanooga, Tennessee market. The Bank has also established a loan production office (“LPO”) in Dalton, Georgia to further enhance the Bank’s lending markets.

Interim Financial Information (Unaudited)-The financial information in this report for March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 has not been audited. The information included herein should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the 2011 Annual Report to Shareholders which was furnished to each shareholder of Cornerstone in April of 2012. The consolidated financial statements presented herein conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and to general industry practices. In the opinion of Cornerstone’s management, the accompanying interim financial statements contain all material adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial condition, the results of operations, and cash flows for the interim period. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year.

Use of Estimates-The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term include the determination of the allowance for loan losses.

Consolidation-The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cornerstone, the Bank and Eagle. Substantially all intercompany transactions, profits and balances have been eliminated.

Reclassification-Certain amounts in the prior consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on net income or stockholders’ equity as previously reported.

Accounting Policies-During interim periods, Cornerstone follows the accounting policies set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Since December 31, 2011, there have been no significant changes in any accounting principles or practices, or in the method of applying any such principles or practices, except for the following:

Comprehensive Income-In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05,Presentation of Comprehensive Income. The provisions of ASU No. 2011-05 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 options, 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. Under either method, entities are required to present on the face of the financial statements reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement(s) where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. ASU No. 2011-05 also eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity but does not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. ASU No. 2011-05 was effective for Cornerstone’s interim reporting period beginning on or after January 1, 2012, with retrospective application required. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-12,Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05. The provisions of ASU No. 2011-12 defer indefinitely the requirement for entities to present reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component in both the statement in which net income is presented and the statement in which other comprehensive income is presented. ASU No. 2011-12, which shares the same effective date as ASU No. 2011-05, does not defer the requirement for entities to present components of comprehensive income in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. Cornerstone adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2011-05 and ASU No. 2011-12 which resulted in a new statement of comprehensive income for the interim period ended March 31, 2012. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-05 and ASU No. 2011-12 had no impact on Cornerstone’s statements of income and condition.

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Future Application of Accounting Pronouncements-In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11,Disclosures About Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. This project began as an attempt to converge the offsetting requirements under U.S. GAAP and IFRS. However, the Boards were not able to reach a converged solution with regards to offsetting requirements, the Boards developed convergent disclosure requirements to assist in reconciling the differences in the offsetting requirements under U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The new disclosure requirements mandate that entities disclose both gross and net information about instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position as well as instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. ASU No. 2011-11 also requires disclosure of collateral received and posted in connection with master netting agreements or similar arrangements. ASU No. 2011-11 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. As the provision of ASU No. 2011-11 only impact the disclosure requirements related to the offsetting of assets and liabilities, the adoption will have no impact on Cornerstone’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

Earnings per Common Share- Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period (denominator). Diluted EPS is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders (numerator) by the adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator). The adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding reflects the potential dilution occurring if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock resulting in the issuance of common stock that share in the earnings of the entity.

The following is a summary of the basic and diluted earnings per share for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
Basic earnings per common share calculation:	2012		2011
Numerator: Net income available to common shareholders	$	76,193	$	159,200
Denominator: Weighted avg. common shares outstanding		6,500,396		6,500,396
Effect of dilutive stock options		85,425		-
Diluted shares		6,585,821		6,500,396

Basic earnings per common share	$	0.01	$	0.02
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.01	$	0.02

Note 2. Stock Based Compensation

Accounting Policies- Cornerstone, as required by FASB, applies the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718, Compensation –Stock Compensation. As a result, for the three month period ended March 31, 2012, the compensation cost charged to earnings related to the vested incentive stock options was approximately $19,000, which had no material impact on earnings per share.

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Officer and Employee Plans-Cornerstone has two stock option plans under which officers and employees can be granted incentive stock options or non-qualified stock options to purchase a total of up to 1,420,000 shares of Cornerstone’s common stock. The exercise price for incentive stock options must be not less than 100 percent of the fair market value of the common stock on the date of the grant. The exercise price of the non-qualified stock options may be equal to or more or less than the fair market value of the common stock on the date of the grant.The incentive stock options vest 30 percent on the second anniversary of the grant date, 60 percent on the third anniversary of the grant date and 100 percent on the fourth anniversary of the grant date, and the non-qualified stock options vest 50 percent on the first anniversary of the grant date and 100 percent on the second anniversary of the grant date. The options expire ten years from the grant date. At March 31, 2012, the total remaining compensation cost to be recognized on non-vested options is approximately $399,000. A summary of the status of these stock option plans is presented in the following table:

					Weighted-
					Average
			Weighted		Contractual
			Average		Remaining		Aggregate
			Exercisable		Term		Intrinsic
	Number		Price		(in years)		Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2011		572,600	$	4.63		5.7 Years	$	-
Granted		202,000		1.65
Exercised		-		-
Forfeited		-		-
Outstanding at March 31, 2012		774,600	$	3.86		6.6 Years	$	343,350
Options exercisable at March 31, 2012		336,780	$	6.55

The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $0.78. This was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

Dividend yield	0.0	%
Expected life	7.0 Years
Expected volatility	44.62	%
Risk-free interest rate	1.44	%

Board of Directors Plan-Cornerstone has a stock option plan under which members of the Board of Directors, at the formation of the Bank, were granted options to purchase a total of up to 600,000 shares of the Bank's common stock. On October 15, 1997, the Bank stock options were converted to Cornerstone stock options. Only non-qualified stock options may be granted under the plan. The exercise price of each option equals the market price of Cornerstone’s stock on the date of grant and the maximum term is ten years. Vesting is 50 percent on the first anniversary of the grant date and 100 percent on the second anniversary of the grant date. At March 31, 2012, the total remaining compensation cost to be recognized on non-vested options is approximately $70,000. A summary of the status of this stock option plan is presented in the following table:

					Weighted-
					Average
			Weighted		Contractual
			Average		Remaining		Aggregate
			Exercisable		Term		Intrinsic
	Number		Price		(in years)		Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2011		55,250	$	5.98		4.9 Years	$	-
Granted		90,000		1.65		9.9 Years
Exercised		-		-
Forfeited		-		-
Outstanding at March 31, 2012		145,250	$	3.30		7.9 Years	$	76,500
Options exercisable at March 31, 2012		55,250	$	5.98

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Dividend yield	0.0	%
Expected life	7.0 Years
Expected volatility	44.62	%
Risk-free interest rate	1.44	%

Note 3. Securities

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are summarized as follows:

	March 31, 2012
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
Debt securities available-for-sale:	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
U.S. Government agencies	$	4,110,466	$	13,552	$	-		$	4,124,018

State and municipal securities		22,586,186		1,534,934		(38,139	)		24,082,981

Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage guaranteed by GNMA		11,193,727		160,500		(3,020	)		11,351,207

Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies		48,597,186		96,095		(1,891	)		48,691,390

	$	86,487,565	$	1,805,081	$	(43,050	)	$	88,249,596

Debt securities held to maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage guaranteed by GNMA	$	63,410	$	1,660	$	-		$	64,970

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

	December 31, 2011
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
Debt securities available-for-sale:	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
U.S. Government agencies	$	4,176,301	$	13,978	$	-		$	4,190,279

State and municipal securities		22,902,892		1,584,284		(50,919	)		24,436,257

Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage guaranteed by GNMA		11,723,499		150,767		(3,096	)		11,871,170

Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies		45,431,456		131,215		(2,940	)		45,559,731

	$	84,234,148	$	1,880,244	$	(56,955	)	$	86,057,437

Debt securities held to maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage guaranteed by GNMA	$	68,643	$	1,841	$	-		$	70,484

At March 31, 2012, securities with a fair value totaling approximately $ 80 millionwere pledged to secure public funds, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, the Federal Home Loan Bank (sometimes referred to herein as “FHLB”) as collateral for the Bank’s borrowings, as collateral for federal funds purchased from other financial institutions and serve as collateral for borrowings at the Federal Reserve Discount Window.

The amortized cost and estimated market value of securities at March 31, 2012, by contractual maturity, are shown below. 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.

	Securities Available-for-Sale				Securities Held to Maturity
	Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value		Cost		Value
Due in one year or less	$	300,000	$	300,249	$	-	$	-
Due from one year to five years		874,058		972,828		-		-
Due from five years to ten years		5,368,718		5,767,715		-		-
Due after ten years		20,153,876		21,166,207		-		-
		26,696,652		28,206,999		-		-

Mortgage-backed securities		59,790,913		60,042,597		63,410		65,070

	$	86,487,565	$	88,249,596	$	63,410	$	65,070

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

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The following tables present the gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities available for sale have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, as of March 31, 2012 and as of December 31, 2011:

	As of March 31, 2012
	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or Greater					Total
			Gross					Gross					Gross
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
Debt securities available for sale:
State and municipal securities	$	1,203,220	$	(38,139	)	$	-	$	-		$	1,203,220	$	(38,139	)

Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage guaranteed by GNMA		-		-			2,190,117		(3,020	)		2,190,117		(3,020	)

Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies		-		-			5,368,357		(1,891	)		5,368,357		(1,891	)
	$	1,203,220	$	(31,139	)	$	7,558,474	$	(4,911	)	$	8,761,694	$	(43,050	)

	As of December 31, 2011
	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or Greater					Total
			Gross					Gross					Gross
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
Debt securities available for sale:
State and municipal securities	$	1,735,771	$	(50,919	)	$	-	$	-		$	1,735,771	$	(50,919	)

Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage guaranteed by GNMA		-		-			3,133,826		(3,096	)		3,133,826		(3,096	)

Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies		-		-			6,954,999		(2,939	)		6,954,999		(2,940	)
	$	1,735,771	$	(50,919	)	$	10,088,825	$	(6,036	)	$	11,824,596	$	(56,955	)

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

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Upon acquisition of a security, the Bank determines the appropriate impairment model that is applicable. If the security is a beneficial interest in securitized financial assets, the Bank uses the beneficial interests in securitized financial assets impairment model. If the security is not a beneficial interest in securitized financial assets, the Bank uses the debt and equity securities impairment model. The Bank conducts periodic reviews to evaluate each security to determine whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred. The Bank does not have any securities that have been classified as other-than-temporarily-impaired at March 31, 2012 or December 31, 2011.

At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the significant categories of temporarily impaired securities, and management’s evaluation of those securities are as follows:

State and municipal securities:At March 31, 2012, two investments in obligations of state and municipal securities had unrealized losses. The Bank believes the unrealized losses on those investments were caused by the interest rate environment and does not relate to the underlying credit quality of the issuers. Because the Bank has the intent and ability to hold those investments for a time necessary to recover their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Bank does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2012.

Mortgage-backed securities:At March 31, 2012, five investments in residential mortgage-backed securities had unrealized losses. This impairment is believed to be caused by the current interest rate environment. The contractual cash flows of those investments are guaranteed or issued by an agency of the U.S. Government. Because the decline in market value is attributable to the current interest rate environment and not credit quality, and because the Bank does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Bank will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Bank does not deem those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2012.

Note 4. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, loans are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	March 31,			December 31,
	2012			2011
Commercial real estate-mortgage:
Owner-occupied	$	61,830		$	62,999
All other		61,295			63,058
Consumer real estate-mortgage		72,437			70,543
Construction and land development		27,805			31,031
Commercial and industrial		36,879			37,458
Consumer and other		2,542			2,676
Total loans		262,788			267,765
Less: Allowance for loan losses		(6,024	)		(7,400	)

Loans, net	$	256,764		$	260,365

Cornerstone follows the loan impairment accounting guidance in ASC Topic 310. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that Cornerstone will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. Impaired loans include nonperforming loans and loans modified in troubled debt restructurings where concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. These concessions could include a reduction in interest rates, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collections.

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

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The composition of loans by loan classification for impaired and performing loan status at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, is summarized in the tables below (amounts in thousands):

March 31, 2012	Commercial		Consumer		Construction		Commercial
	Real Estate-		Real Estate-		and Land		and		Consumer
	Mortgage		Mortgage		Development		Industrial		and Other		Total
Performing loans	$	110,508	$	65,763	$	26,667	$	33,942	$	2,542	$	239,422
Impaired loans		12,617		6,674		1,138		2,937		-		23,366
Total	$	123,125	$	72,437	$	27,805	$	36,879	$	2,542	$	262,788

December 31, 2011	Commercial		Consumer		Construction		Commercial
	Real Estate-		Real Estate-		and Land		and		Consumer
	Mortgage		Mortgage		Development		Industrial		and Other		Total
Performing loans	$	112,064	$	64,026	$	29,323	$	34,259	$	2,676	$	242,348
Impaired loans		13,993		6,517		1,708		3,199		-		25,417
Total	$	126,057	$	70,543	$	31,031	$	37,458	$	2,676	$	267,765

The following tables show the allowance for loan losses allocation by loan classification for impaired and performing loans as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (amounts in thousands):

March 31, 2012	Commercial		Consumer		Construction		Commercial
	Real Estate-		Real Estate-		and Land		and		Consumer
Allowance related to:	Mortgage		Mortgage		Development		Industrial		and Other		Total
Performing loans	$	712	$	1,344	$	369	$	21	$	12	$	2,458
Impaired loans		2,094		1,030		73		369		-		3,566
Total	$	2,806	$	2,374	$	442	$	390	$	12	$	6,024

December 31, 2011	Commercial		Consumer		Construction		Commercial
	Real Estate-		Real Estate-		and Land		and		Consumer
Allowance related to:	Mortgage		Mortgage		Development		Industrial		and Other		Total
Performing loans	$	952	$	1,264	$	174	$	18	$	16	$	2,424
Impaired loans		2,605		1,254		653		464		-		4,976
Total	$	3,557	$	2,518	$	827	$	482	$	16	$	7,400

The following tables detail the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three month period ending March 31, 2012 and year ending December 31, 2011, by loan classification (amounts in thousands):

March 31, 2012	Commercial			Consumer		Construction		Commercial
	Real Estate-			Real Estate-		and Land		and			Consumer
	Mortgage			Mortgage		Development		Industrial			and Other			Total
Beginning balance	$	3,557		$	2,518	$	827	$	482		$	16		$	7,400
Charged-off loans		149			591		655		38			5			1,438
Recovery of charge-offs		7			34		7		7			7			62
Provision for loan losses		(609	)		413		263		(61	)		(6	)		-
Ending balance	$	2,806		$	2,374	$	442	$	390		$	12		$	6,024

December 31, 2011	Commercial			Consumer			Construction			Commercial
	Real Estate-			Real Estate-			and Land			and			Consumer
	Mortgage			Mortgage			Development			Industrial			and Other			Total
Beginning balance	$	1,793		$	3,111		$	3,238		$	925		$	65		$	9,132
Charged-off loans		(1,238	)		(1,613	)		(232	)		(56	)		(29	)		(3,148	)
Recovery of charge-offs		259			65			532			94			21			971
Provision for loan losses		2,743			955			(2,711	)		(501	)		(41	)		445
Ending balance	$	3,557		$	2,518		$	827		$	482		$	16		$	7,400

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

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Credit quality indicators:

Federal regulations require the Bank to review and classify its assets on a regular basis. To fulfill this requirement, the Bank systematically reviews its loan portfolio to ensure the Bank’s large loan relationships are being maintained within its loan policy guidelines, remains properly underwritten and is properly classified by loan grade. This review process is performed by the Bank's management, loan review, internal auditors and state and federal regulators.

The Bank’s loan grading process is as follows:

All loans are assigned a loan grade at the time of origination by the relationship manager. Typically, a loan is assigned a loan grade of “pass” at origination.

Loans greater than or equal to $500 thousand are reviewed by the Bank’s internal loan review department within 90 days of origination.

Loan relationships greater than or equal to $1 million are reviewed annually by the internal loan review department.

The Bank’s internal loan review department samples approximately 25 percent of all other loans less than $1 million on an annual basis for review.

If a loan is delinquent 60 days or more or a pattern of delinquency exists the loan will be selected for review.

Generally, all loans on the Bank’s internal watchlist are reviewed annually by internal loan review.

The Bank also contracts with an independent third party to perform loan reviews. This external party reviews approximately 40 percent of the Bank’s loan portfolio annually.

If a loan is classified as a problem asset, it will be assigned one of the following loan grades: substandard, substandard-impaired, doubtful, and loss. “Substandard assets” must have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. “Doubtful assets” have the weaknesses of substandard assets with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values questionable, and there is a high possibility of loss. An asset classified “loss” is considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset of the institution is not warranted. The regulations also provide for a “special mention” category, described as assets which do not currently expose an institution to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving close attention. When the Bank classifies an asset as substandard, or doubtful a specific allowance for loan losses may be established.

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

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The following tables outline the amount of each loan classification and the amount categorized into each risk rating as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (amounts in thousands):

March 31, 2012	Commercial		Consumer		Construction		Commercial
	Real estate-		Real Estate-		and Land		and		Consumer
	Mortgage		Mortgage		Development		Industrial		and Other		Total
Pass	$	102,443	$	55,693	$	22,706	$	32,601	$	2,513	$	215,956
Special mention		7,166		6,271		3,126		771		23		17,357
Substandard		899		3,799		835		570		6		6,109
Substandard-impaired		12,617		6,674		1,138		2,937		-		23,336
Doubtful		-		-		-		-		-		-
	$	123,125	$	72,437	$	27,805	$	36,879	$	2,542	$	262,788

December 31, 2011	Commercial		Consumer		Construction		Commercial
	Real Estate-		Real Estate-		and Land		and		Consumer
	Mortgage		Mortgage		Development		Industrial		and Other		Total
Pass	$	101,161	$	55,160	$	27,207	$	31,426	$	2,648	$	217,602
Special mention		9,805		5,122		804		2,620		7		18,358
Substandard		1,098		3,744		1,312		213		21		6,388
Substandard-impaired		11,493		6,517		1,708		3,199		-		22,917
Doubtful		2,500		-		-		-		-		2,500
	$	126,057	$	70,543	$	31,031	$	37,458	$	2,676	$	267,765

After the Bank’s independent loan review department completes the loan grade assignment, a loan impairment analysis is performed on loans graded substandard or worse. The following tables present summary information pertaining to impaired loans by loan classification as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands):

							For the quarter ended
	At March 31, 2012						March 31, 2012
			Unpaid				Average		Interest
	Recorded		Principal		Related		Recorded		Income
	Investment		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
Commercial real estate – mortgage	$	5,913	$	5,933	$	-	$	5,134	$	105
Consumer real estate – mortgage		1,957		1,972		-		1,140		34
Construction and land development		700		707		-		765		15
Commercial and industrial		2,430		2,435		-		2,561		30
Consumer and other		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	11,000	$	11,047	$	-	$	9,600	$	184

Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:
Commercial real estate – mortgage	$	6,704	$	6,709	$	2,094	$	8,172	$	117
Consumer real estate – mortgage		4,717		4,826		1,030		5,456		70
Construction and land development		438		438		73		659		7
Commercial and industrial		507		507		369		508		15
Consumer and other		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	12,366	$	12,480	$	3,566	$	14,795	$	209

Total impaired loans	$	23,366	$	23,527	$	3,566	$	24,395	$	393

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

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							For the year ended
	At December 31, 2011						December 31, 2011
			Unpaid				Average		Interest
	Recorded		Principal		Related		Recorded		Income
	Investment		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
Commercial real estate – mortgage	$	4,354	$	4,354	$	-	$	5,378	$	330
Consumer real estate – mortgage		322		322		-		3,589		21
Construction and land development		829		1,023		-		1,099		59
Commercial and industrial		2,691		2,691		-		1,207		165
Consumer and other		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	8,196	$	8,390	$	-	$	11,273	$	575

Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:
Commercial real estate – mortgage	$	9,639	$	9,694	$	2,605	$	5,912	$	645
Consumer real estate – mortgage		6,195		6,257		1,254		5,333		294
Construction and land development		879		879		653		294		62
Commercial and industrial		508		508		464		784		65
Consumer and other		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	17,221	$	17,338	$	4,976	$	12,323	$	1,066

Total impaired loans	$	25,417	$	25,728	$	4,976	$	23,596	$	1,641

The following tables present an aged analysis of past due loans as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (dollars in thousands):

March 31, 2012	30-89 Days		Past Due 90
	Past Due and		Days or More				Total		Current		Total
	Accruing		and Accruing		Nonaccrual		Past Due		Loans		Loans
Commercial real estate-mortgage:
Owner-occupied	$	894	$	-	$	3,784	$	4,678	$	57,152	$	61,830
All other		1,465		-		-		1,465		59,830		61,295
Consumer real estate-mortgage		2,064		-		3,542		5,606		66,831		72,437
Construction and land development		31		-		756		787		27,018		27,805
Commercial and industrial		571		-		2,685		3,256		33,623		36,879
Consumer and other		15		-		-		15		2,527		2,542
Total	$	5,040	$	-	$	10,767	$	15,807	$	246,981	$	262,788

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

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December 31, 2011	30-89 Days		Past Due 90
	Past Due and		Days or More				Total		Current		Total
	Accruing		and Accruing		Nonaccrual		Past Due		Loans		Loans
Commercial real estate-mortgage:
Owner-occupied	$	4,791	$	-	$	63	$	4,854	$	58,145	$	62,999
All other		497		-		2,500		2,997		60,061		63,058
Consumer real estate-mortgage		1,163		-		3,641		4,804		65,739		70,543
Construction and land development		103		-		1,622		1,725		29,306		31,031
Commercial and industrial		1,578		-		42		1,620		35,838		37,458
Consumer and other		26		-		14		40		2,636		2,676
Total	$	8,158	$	-	$	7,882	$	16,040	$	251,725	$	267,765

Impaired loans also include loans that the Bank has elected to formally restructure when, due to the weakening credit status of a borrower, the restructuring may facilitate a repayment plan that seeks to minimize the potential losses that the Bank may have to otherwise incur. If on nonaccruing status as of the date of restructuring, the loans are included in nonperforming loans and are classified as impaired loans. Loans that have been restructured that were performing as of the restructure date are reported as troubled debt restructurings. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the bank has loans of approximately $4,632,000 and $5,026,000, respectively, that were modified for troubled debt restructuring. Troubled commercial loans are restructured by specialists within our Special Asset department and all restructurings are approved by committees and credit officers separate and apart from the normal loan approval process. These specialists are trained to reduce the Bank’s overall risk and exposure to loss in the event of a restructuring through obtaining either or all of the following: improved documentation, additional guaranties, increase in curtailments, reduction in collateral terms, additional collateral or other similar strategies.

The following table presents a summary of loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the twelve month period ending March 31, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

			Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
			Outstanding Recorded		Outstanding Recorded
	Number of Contracts		Investment		Investment

Consumer real estate-mortgage		3	$	2,893	$	2,331
Construction and land development		1		591		456
Commercial and industrial		1		20		20

There were no loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the past twelve months and for which there was a subsequent payment default.

The following table presents a summary of loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the year ended December 31, 2011 (in thousands):

			Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
	Number of		Outstanding Recorded		Outstanding Recorded
	Contracts		Investment		Investment

Consumer real estate-mortgage		5	$	3,573	$	3,573
Construction and land development		2		778		778
Commercial and industrial		1		20		20

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary of loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the year ended December 31, 2011, and for which there was a payment default during the year (amounts in thousands):

	Number of		Recorded
		Contracts		Investment

Consumer real estate-mortgage		2	$	90

Note 5. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements - In the normal course of business, the Bank has entered into off-balance sheet financial instruments which include commitments to extend credit (i.e., including unfunded lines of credit) and standby letters of credit. Commitments to extend credit are usually the result of lines of credit granted to existing borrowers under agreements that the total outstanding indebtedness will not exceed a specific amount during the term of the indebtedness. Typical borrowers are commercial concerns that use lines of credit to supplement their treasury management functions; thus their total outstanding indebtedness may fluctuate during any time period based on the seasonality of their business and the resultant timing of their cash flows. Other typical lines of credit are related to home equity loans granted to consumers. Commitments to extend credit generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.

Standby letters of credit are generally issued on behalf of an applicant (our customer) to a specifically named beneficiary and are the result of a particular business arrangement that exists between the applicant and the beneficiary. Standby letters of credit have fixed expiration dates and are usually for terms of two years or less unless terminated beforehand due to criteria specified in the standby letter of credit. A typical arrangement involves the applicant routinely being indebted to the beneficiary for such items as inventory purchases, insurance, utilities, lease guarantees or other third party commercial transactions. The standby letter of credit would permit the beneficiary to obtain payment from the Bank under certain prescribed circumstances. Subsequently, the Bank would then seek reimbursement from the applicant pursuant to the terms of the standby letter of credit.

The Bank follows the same credit policies and underwriting practices when making these commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. Each customer’s creditworthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and the amount of collateral obtained, if any, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies but may include cash, real estate and improvements, marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and personal property.

The contractual amounts of these commitments are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements and would only be reflected if drawn upon. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the contractual amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. However, should the commitments be drawn upon and should customers default on their resulting obligation to, the Bank’s maximum exposure to credit loss, without consideration of collateral, is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments.

A summary of the Bank’s total contractual amount for all off-balance sheet commitments at March 31, 2012 is as follows:

Commitments to extend credit		$	31.8 million
Standby letters of credit		$	2.7 million

Various legal claims also arise from time to time in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of claims outstanding at March 31, 2012 will not have a material effect on Cornerstone’s consolidated financial statements.

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

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Note 6. Fair Value Disclosures

Fair Value Measurements:

Cornerstone uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. In accordance with the “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” ASC Topic 820, the fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.

ASC Topic 820 provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.

ASC Topic 820 also establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value, as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that Cornerstone has the ability to access.

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

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

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The following methods and assumptions were used by Cornerstone in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments. There have been no changes in the methodologies used at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Cash and cash equivalents:

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate fair values based on the short-term nature of the assets.

Securities:

Fair values are estimated using pricing models and discounted cash flows that consider standard input factors such as observable market data, benchmark yields, interest rate volatilities, broker/dealer quotes, and credit spreads. Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs.

The carrying value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock approximates fair value based on the redemption provisions of the Federal Home Loan Bank.

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

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Loans:

For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for fixed-rate loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, using market interest rates for comparable loans. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 310,Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan. The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using several methods including collateral value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows.

Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans. At March 31, 2012, substantially all of the total impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of collateral. In accordance with ASC Topic 820, impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, Cornerstone records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, Cornerstone records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.

Cash surrender value of life insurance:

The carrying amounts of cash surrender value of life insurance approximate their fair value. The carrying amount is based on information received from the insurance carriers indicating the financial performance of the policies and the amount Cornerstone would receive should the policies be surrendered. Cornerstone reflects these assets within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Foreclosed assets:

Foreclosed assets, consisting of properties obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans, is initially recorded at fair value, determined on the basis of current appraisals, comparable sales, and other estimates of value obtained principally from independent sources, adjusted for estimated selling costs. At the time of foreclosure, any excess of the loan balance over the fair value of the real estate held as collateral is treated as a charge against the allowance for loan losses. Gains or losses on sale and any subsequent adjustment to the fair value are recorded as a component of foreclosed real estate expense. Foreclosed assets are included in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Deposits:

The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing demand deposits, savings deposits, and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The carrying amounts of variable-rate, fixed-term certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies market interest rates on comparable instruments to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

The carrying amount of these liabilities approximates their estimated fair value.

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings:

The carrying amounts of FHLB advances and other borrowings approximate their fair value.

Accrued interest:

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and lines of credit:

The fair value of commitments is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates.

Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows.

			Quoted Prices in		Significant		Significant
			Active Markets		Other		Other
	Balance as of		for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	March 31,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	2012		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Debt securities available for sale:

U.S. Government agencies	$	4,124,018	$	-	$	4,124,018	$	-
State and municipal securities		24,082,981		-		24,082,981		-
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage guaranteed by GNMA		11,351,207		-		11,351,207		-
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies		48,691,390		-		48,691,390		-

Total securities available for sale	$	88,249,596	$	-	$	88,249,596	$	-

Cash surrender value of life insurance	$	1,175,012	$	-	$	1,175,102	$	-

			Quoted Prices in		Significant		Significant
			Active Markets		Other		Other
	Balance as of		for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	December 31,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	2011		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Debt securities available for sale:

U.S. Government agencies	$	4,190,279	$	-	$	4,190,279	$	-
State and municipal securities		24,436,257		-		24,436,257		-
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential mortgage guaranteed by GNMA		11,871,170		-		11,871,170		-
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies		45,559,731		-		45,559,731		-

Total securities available for sale	$	88,057,437	$	-	$	88,057,437	$	-

Cash surrender value of life insurance	$	1,166,774	$	-	$	1,166,774	$	-

Cornerstone has no assets or liabilities whose fair values are measured on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs.

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, which means the assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). The tables below present information about assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at March 31, 2012 for which a nonrecurring change in fair value was recorded (amounts in thousands).

			Quoted Prices in		Significant		Significant
			Active Markets		Other		Other
	Balance as of		for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	March 31,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	2012		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)

Impaired loans	$	8,800	$	-	$	8,800	$	-
Foreclosed assets(OREO & Repossessions)		18,957		-		18,957		-


			Quoted Prices in		Significant		Significant
			Active Markets		Other		Other
	Balance as of		for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	December 31,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	2011		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)

Impaired loans	$	12,245	$	-	$	12,245	$	-
Foreclosed assets(OREO & Repossessions)		18,524		-		18,524		-

Loans include impaired loans held for investment for which an allowance for loan losses has been calculated based upon the fair value of the loans at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Losses derived from Level 2 inputs were calculated by models incorporating significant observable market data.

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of Cornerstone's financial instruments at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
	Amount		Fair Value		Amount		Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	34,885	$	34,885	$	38,883	$	38,883
Securities		88,313		88,315		86,126		86,128
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		2,323		2,323		2,323		2,323
Loans, net		256,764		256,903		260,365		260,515
Cash surrender value of life insurance		1,175		1,175		1,167		1,167
Accrued interest receivable		1,334		1,334		1,327		1,327

Liabilities:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits		47,500		47,500		43,990		43,990
Interest-bearing demand deposits		26,852		26,852		22,353		22,353
Savings deposits and money market accounts		52,066		52,066		46,857		46,857
Time deposits		189,398		190,691		200,841		203,453
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase		21,445		21,445		29,391		29,391
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings		42,610		42,610		43,045		43,045
Accrued interest payable		110		110		111		111

Unrecognized financial instruments (net of contract amount):
Commitments to extend credit		-		-		-		-
Letters of credit		-		-		-		-
Lines of credit		-		-		-		-

CORNERSTONE BANCSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 7. Other Comprehensive Income

Other comprehensive income consists of unrealized holding gains and losses on securities available for sale. The following is a summary of other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2012			2011
Net income	$	356,517		$	252,275
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification		(37,980	)		346,702

Comprehensive income	$	318,537		$	598,977

Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Net Interest Margin Analysis

Taxable Equivalent Basis

(Amounts in thousands)	Three months ended March 31
	2012								2011
	Average			Income/		Yield/			Average			Income/		Yield/
	Balance			Expense		Rate			Balance			Expense		Rate
Assets
Earning assets:
Loans, net of unearned income	$	265,814		$	4,144		6.27	%	$	284,297		$	4,639		6.62	%
Investment securities		88,641			467		2.43	%		109,844			568		2.41	%
Other earning assets		23,880			15		0.25	%		24,122			11		0.18	%
Total earning assets		378,335		$	4,626		4.99	%		418,263		$	5,218		5.14	%
Allowance for loan losses		(7,121	)							(9,071	)
Cash and other assets		37,497								28,629
TOTAL ASSETS	$	408,711							$	437,821

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand deposits	$	24,891		$	21		0.34	%	$	27,590		$	21		0.31	%
Savings deposits		9,859			10		0.40	%		9,499			12		0.51	%
MMDA's		39,373			91		0.93	%		24,437			60		1.00	%
Time deposits		195,111			699		1.44	%		244,021			1,052		1.75	%
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase		26,291			32		0.49	%		22,625			31		0.56	%
Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings		42,634			461		4.35	%		54,356			580		4.33	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities		338,159			1,314		1.56	%		382,528			1,756		1.86	%
Net interest spread				$	3,312		3.43	%				$	3,462		3.28	%
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits		34,479								28,964
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		486								(354	)
Shareholders' equity		35,587								26,683
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	408,711							$	437,821
Net yield on earning assets							3.59	%							3.44	%

Taxable equivalent adjustment:
Loans					-								-
Investment securities					68								85
Total adjustment					68								85

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Cornerstone is a bank holding company and the parent company of the Bank, a Tennessee banking corporation which operates primarily in and around Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Bank has five full-service banking offices located in Hamilton County, Tennessee, and one loan production office located in Dalton, Georgia. The Bank’s business consists primarily of attracting deposits from the general public and, with these and other funds, originating real estate loans, consumer loans, business loans, and residential and commercial construction loans. The principal sources of income for the Bank are interest and fees collected on loans, fees collected on deposit accounts, and interest and dividends collected on other investments. The principal expenses of the Bank are interest paid on deposits, employee compensation and benefits, office expenses, and other overhead expenses.

The following is a discussion of Cornerstone’s financial condition at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. The purpose of this discussion is to focus on information about Cornerstone’s financial condition and results of operations which is not otherwise apparent from the consolidated financial statements. The following discussion and analysis should be read along with Cornerstone’s consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere herein.

Critical AccountingPolicies

Cornerstone’s accounting and reporting policies are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and conform to general practices within the banking industry. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” to the consolidated financial statements and are integral to understanding the MD&A. Critical accounting policies include the initial adoption of an accounting policy that has a material impact on our financial presentation as well as accounting estimates reflected in our financial statements that require us to make estimates and assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time. Disclosure about critical estimates is required if different estimates that Cornerstone reasonably could have used in the current period would have a material impact on the presentation of our financial condition, changes in financial condition or results of operations. The following is a description of our critical accounting policies.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established and maintained at levels management deems adequate to absorb credit losses inherent in the portfolio as of the balance sheet date. The allowance is increased through the provision for loan losses and reduced through loan charge-offs, net of recoveries. The level of the allowance is based on known and inherent risks in the portfolio, past loan loss experience, underlying estimated values of collateral securing loans, current economic conditions and other factors as well as the level of specific impairments associated with impaired loans. This process involves our analysis of complex internal and external variables and it requires that management exercise judgment to estimate an appropriate allowance.

Changes in the financial condition of individual borrowers, economic conditions or changes to our estimated risks could require us to significantly decrease or increase the level of the allowance. Such a change could materially impact Cornerstone’s net income as a result of the change in the provision for loan losses. Refer to Note 1 and 4 in the notes to Cornerstone’s consolidated financial statements for a discussion of Cornerstone’s methodology of establishing the allowance.

Estimates of Fair Value

Fair value is used on a recurring basis for certain assets and liabilities in which fair value is the primary basis of accounting. Cornerstone’s available for sale securities and cash surrender value of life insurance are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, fair value is used to measure certain assets and liabilities on a nonrecurring basis. Cornerstone uses fair value on a nonrecurring basis for foreclosed assets and collateral associated with impaired collateral-dependent loans. Fair value is also used in certain impairment valuations, including assessments of goodwill, other intangible assets and long-lived assets.

Fair value is the price that could be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Estimating fair value in accordance with applicable accounting guidance requires that Cornerstone make a number of significant judgments. Accounting guidance provides three levels of fair value. Level 1 fair value refers to observable market prices for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 fair value refers to similar assets or liabilities with observable market data. Level 3 fair value refers to assets and liabilities where market prices are unavailable or impracticable to obtain for similar assets or liabilities. Level 3 valuations require modeling techniques, such as discounted cash flow analyses. These modeling techniques incorporate Cornerstone’s assessments regarding assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or the liability.

Changes in fair value could materially impact our financial results. Refer to Note 6, “Fair Value Disclosures,” in the notes to Cornerstone’s consolidated financial statements for a discussion of the methodology in calculating fair value.

Income Taxes

Cornerstone is subject to various taxing jurisdictions where Cornerstone conducts business. Cornerstone estimates income tax expense based on amounts expected to be owed to these jurisdictions. Cornerstone evaluates the reasonableness of our effective tax rate based on a current estimate of annual net income, tax credits, non-taxable income, non-deductible expenses and the applicable statutory tax rates. The estimated income tax expense or benefit is reported in the consolidated statements of income.

The accrued tax liability or receivable represents the net estimated amount due or to be received from tax jurisdictions either currently or in the future and are reported in other liabilities or other assets, respectively, in Cornerstone’s consolidated balance sheets. Cornerstone assesses the appropriate tax treatment of transactions and filing positions after considering statutes, regulations, judicial precedent and other pertinent information and maintains tax accruals consistent with management’s evaluation. Changes in the estimate of accrued taxes occur periodically due to changes in tax rates, interpretations of tax laws, the status of examinations by tax authorities and newly enacted statutory, judicial and regulatory guidance that could impact the relative merits of tax positions. These changes, if or when they occur, could impact accrued taxes and future tax expense and could materially affect our financial results.

Cornerstone periodically evaluates uncertain tax positions and estimates the appropriate level of tax reserves related to each of these positions. Additionally, Cornerstone evaluates its deferred tax assets for possible valuation allowances based on the amounts expected to be realized. The evaluation of uncertain tax positions and deferred tax assets involves a high degree of judgment and subjectivity. Changes in the results of these evaluations could have a material impact on our financial results. Refer to Note 9, “Income Taxes,” in the notes to Cornerstone’s consolidated financial statements set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 for more information.

Consent Order and Written Agreement

On April 2, 2010, Cornerstone Community Bank (the "Bank"), the wholly owned subsidiary bank of Cornerstone, entered into a Stipulation to the Issuance of a Consent Order (the "Stipulation") with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC"). Pursuant to the Stipulation, the Bank has consented, without admitting or denying any charges of unsafe or unsound banking practices or violations of law or regulations, to the issuance of a Consent Order (the "Order") by the FDIC, also effective as of April 2, 2010. On April 8, 2010, the Bank also executed a written agreement (the "Agreement") with the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions ("TDFI").

The Order and the Agreement (collectively, the "Action Plans") contain substantially similar terms and are based on the findings of the FDIC and TDFI during their joint examination of the Bank commenced on October 8, 2009 (the "Examination"), as disclosed in the Joint Report of Examination (the "Report"). The Order and the Agreement represent agreements between the Bank, on the one hand, and the FDIC and the TDFI, respectively, on the other hand, as to areas of the Bank's operations that warrant improvement and present plans for making those improvements. The Action Plans impose no fines or penalties on the Bank.

Under the terms of each Action Plan, the Bank cannot declare or pay cash dividends without the prior written consent of certain officials of the FDIC and the TDFI (the "Joint Officials"). In addition, the Bank is restricted from extending additional credit to certain borrowers whose existing credit has been classified as "loss," "doubtful" or "substandard" or has beencharged off the books of the Bank and, in each case, is uncollected. The Action Plans further require, at varying times following their respective effective dates, the Bank (or its board of directors, as appropriate) to (i) establish a committee comprised of a majority of non-employee directors to oversee the Bank's compliance with the Action Plans; (ii) prepare and implement a written capital plan to increase the Bank's Tier I Capital and achieve and maintain specified capital ratios, containing a contingency plan (including a plan to sell or merge the Bank) for implementation upon written notice from the Joint Officials in certain events; (iii) retain a bank consultant to develop a written management and staffing plan for implementation by the Bank; (iv) develop and implement specified policies and/or procedures addressing interest rate risk, appraisal weaknesses and credit underwriting and loan administration deficiencies; (v) develop and implement a written plan addressing liquidity and related measures and objectives; (vi) eliminate certain assets classified as "loss" by the FDIC or the TDFI; (vii) formulate and implement certain written plans, including an annual profit plan and budget, a comprehensive strategic plan, a plan to reduce certain impaired assets identified during the Examination, and a plan for the reduction and collection of delinquent loans; (viii) implement a system of monitoring loan documentation exceptions on an ongoing basis and implement procedures designed to reduce their future occurrence; and (ix) eliminate and/or correct the deficiencies and technical exceptions, violations of law and regulation and contraventions of policy noted in the Report. The Agreement would further require the Bank to develop and implement a written plan for the continued administration of its IT risk management practices and controls.

The Bank is required to provide written progress reports to the Joint Officials on a quarterly basis until such time as the requirements of the Action Plans have been accomplished and the FDIC has released the Bank in writing from such obligation. The Order and the Agreement will remain in effect until modified or terminated by the FDIC or the TDFI, respectively.

The Bank is in substantial compliance with the terms of the Action Plans. The Bank has provided quarterlywritten progress reports to the Joint Officials.The status of the Bank's compliance with the specific actions required by the Action Plans is discussed in further detail below.

The Bank's board of directors established aConsent Order Compliance Committee (the "Committee") comprised of a majority of non-employee directors to oversee the Bank's compliance with the Action Plans. The Committee's first meeting was held in May 2010. The Committee has met monthly since that time and intends to meet monthly until the Bank's responsibilities and obligations under the Action Plans have been fulfilled.

The Bank has prepared and is implementing a capital plan. In furtherance of such capital plan, Cornerstone commenced a public offering in June, 2010 of Cornerstone’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Shares"). Pursuant to the offering, Cornerstone is selling up to 600,000 Preferred Shares at a price of $25.00 per share.

Cornerstone’s offering will continue to be effective until June 30, 2012. To date, Cornerstone has raised approximately $10.5 million.

The Bank engaged an outside consultant to perform a management and staffing plan. The consultant submitted its findings and recommendations to the Bank's board of directors, the FDIC and the TDFI. The Bank's board of directors submitted its management plan to the Joint Officials in April 2011. After discussing the management plan with the Joint Officials the Bank began implementing its new management plan. Highlights of the management plan include a reorganization of the Bank’s internal loan review and credit departments. The Bank’s loan review department was assigned to the Bank’s risk management department to achieve greater independence. The Bank also assigned additional responsibilities to the Bank’s new Chief Credit Officer with respect to the credit department and the organization’s underwriting process. Next, the human resources assigned to the Bank’s collection department were reviewed. After the review, management concluded that additional personnel were needed to assist the Bank in collecting and resolving problem loans.

The Bank enhanced its liquidity policy to include additional liquidity measurements and a revised liquidity contingency funding plan. In addition to the policy updates, the Bank engaged an outside consultant to perform quarterly liquidity analysis for the Bank's Asset–Liability Committee's ("ALCO") review. The Bank's board of directors has established liquidity goals and monitors these levels on a quarterly basis. The December 31, 2011 report was received and reviewed during the March 2012 ALCO meeting.

The Bank engaged an outside consultant to perform quarterly interest rate risk modeling for the Bank's ALCO committee's review. The Bank's board of directors has established interest rate sensitivity goals and is monitoring these levels on a quarterly basis. The December 31, 2011 report was received and reviewed during the March, 2012 ALCO meeting.

The Bank prepared budgets for its 2012 and 2013 fiscal years and submitted the budgets to the FDIC for review.

The Bank has prepared a strategic plan and submitted such strategic plan to the FDIC for review. One of the primary components of the strategic plan was to reduce the Bank’s average assets. By the fourth quarter of 2011, the Bank had lowered its average assets to approximately $417 million. During the first quarter of 2012, the Bank continued to lower its average assets to approximately $407 million. A bank’s average assets are included in the calculation of its regulatory capital ratios.

The Bank has prepared a reduction of delinquencies action plan. The Bank has submitted this plan to the Joint Officials. Important aspects of the delinquency action plan include a prohibition against an extension of credit for the payment of interest on delinquent loans, a requirement to establish specific collection procedures to be instituted at various stages of a borrower’s delinquency and specific reporting requirements informing members of management and the board of directors about existing past due levels.

In addition, the Bank has charged off all loans classified by the Joint Officials as "loss." The Bank maintains a tracking report that it submits to the Joint Officials periodically. Finally, the Bank's board of directors has created a Loan Review Committee to review the asset quality, concentrations and problem credits within the Bank's loan portfolio.

The Bank has addressed all violations and contraventions of policy and has either corrected or is in the process of correcting each such violation or contravention.

The Bank has implemented a technical exception tracking system in order to monitor technical exceptions. In addition, the Bank has drafted and implemented new procedures aimed at reducing technical exceptions noted by regulators during their examinations of the Bank.

The Bank has not paid dividends since the inception of the Action Plans. Cornerstone declared a third dividend of $0.625 per share with respect to the Preferred Shares. This dividend was approved by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (the “FRBA”). The dividend record date was September 30, 2011 and a payment date of February 28, 2012. Cornerstone is in the process of obtaining approval from the FRBA to declare a Preferred Share dividend for shareholders on record as of December 31, 2011.

The Bank is actively monitoring and is not aware of any new extensions of credit to prohibited classified borrowers as of March 31, 2012.

Management and the Board have carefully considered the impact of the Action Plans on the Bank’s current and future operations. Areas that have received additional attention as a result of the Action Plans include the Bank’s liquidity position, overall balance sheet structure, capital and earnings. The Bank has considered the impact of deposit interest rate restrictions that may impair the Bank’s ability to raise local certificates of deposit. Management has placed an emphasis on increasing local deposits, reducing its non-core liabilities and establishing a liquidity contingency plan to address potential problems. The Bank’s overall balance sheet structure has also been considered. The reduction in assets has impacted the Bank’s earning assets and therefore the Bank’s net interest income. To offset this reduction the Bank has reduced its cost of funds as well as its non-interest expense over the last two years. One of the primary impacts of the Order and the Agreement is the need for additional capital. Cornerstone has incurred additional time and expense to generate its Preferred Stock offering. The Preferred Stock has an annual ten percent return which will require additional earnings from the Bank to meet the annual dividend requirement. The Bank’s earnings have been impacted negatively due to the recent regulatory criticism. One example of the negative impact on earnings is increased FDIC insurance premiums which will continue to be at an elevated level until the Bank’s overall condition improves.

Noncompliance with the Action Plans could subject the Bank to an array of penalties, ranging from civil money penalties to a termination of the Bank's deposit insurance for more egregious violations of applicable bank rules and regulations.

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (FRBA) Letter

Cornerstone received a letter dated March 30, 2010 from its primary banking regulator, the FRBA. The letter directs Cornerstone to obtain the FRBA's written approval before Cornerstone (i) incurs any indebtedness; (ii) declares or pays any dividends; (iii) redeems any corporate stock; or (iv) makes any other payment representing a reduction in its capital, except for the payment of normal and routine operating expenses. As noted above, Cornerstone has received FRBA's approval for dividends with respect to the Preferred Shares. The letter notes that the condition of the Bank has caused Cornerstone to be in "troubled condition" under Regulation Y. As a result, notice to the FRBA is required before Cornerstone undertakes any changes in senior executive management or directorships, and approval of the FRBA (with the written concurrence of the FDIC) must be obtained before Cornerstone grants or enters into any agreement to provide a golden parachute or severance payment. To date, Cornerstone is in compliance with the requirements of the FRBA letter.

To date the most significant impact of the FRBA’s letter relates to the payment of dividends on the Preferred Shares. However, Cornerstone has been able to consistently raise additional capital and the company has generated positive earnings during 2011. These two elements coupled with the Bank’s stabilization of asset quality have, in Cornerstone’s estimation, led to the approval of the Preferred Shares dividend payments.

Review of Financial Performance

As of March 31, 2012, Cornerstone had total consolidated assets of approximately $417 million, total loans of approximately $263 million, total securities of approximately $88 million, total deposits of approximately $ 316 million and stockholders’ equity of approximately $36 million. Net income for the three month period ended March 31, 2012 totaled $356,517.

Results of Operations

Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $356,517 or $0.01 basic earnings per common share, compared to a net income of $252,275 or $0.02 basic earnings per common share, for the same period in 2011.

The following table presents our results for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2011 (amounts in thousands).

					2012-2011
	Three months				Percent			Dollar
	ended March 31,				Increase			Amount
	2012		2011		(Decrease)			Change
Interest income	$	4,626	$	5,218		(11.35	)%	$	(592	)

Interest expense		1,314		1,755		(25.13	)%		(441	)
Net interest income
before provision for loan loss		3,312		3,463		(4.36	)%		(151	)

Provision for loan loss		-		15		(100	)%		(15	)
Net interest income after
provision for loan loss		3,312		3,448		(3.94	)%		(136	)

Total noninterest income		267		270		(1.11	)%		(3	)
Total noninterest expense		3,074		3,417		(10.04	)%		(343	)

Income before income taxes		505		301		67.77	%		204

Provision for income taxes		149		49		204.08	%		100

Net income	$	356	$	252		41.27	%	$	104

Net Interest Income-Net interest income represents the amount by which interest earned on various earning assets exceeds interest paid on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is also the most significant component of our earnings. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, net interest income before the provision for loan loss, decreased approximately $151 or 4.36 percent over the same period of 2011. Cornerstone’s interest rate spread on a tax equivalent basis (which is the difference between the average yield on earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities) was 3.43 percent compared to 3.28 percent for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis was 3.59 percent and 3.44 percent for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Significant items related to the changes in net interest income, net interest yields and rates, and net interest margin are presented below:

The Bank’s net interest income as of March 31, 2012 has been negatively impacted by a reduction in the loan portfolio. As of March 31, 2011, the Bank’s average loans equaled approximately $284 million compared to approximately $266 million as of March 31, 2012. The reduction in average loans can be primarily attributed to the following. First, the Bank continues to experience a decline in average loans outstanding as a result of increased loan competition in the Bank’s local market. Second, management has tried to take a proactive approach in managing problems loans. This approach has led to a decrease in average loans outstanding and a corresponding increase in the Bank’s other real estate owned asset category as a result of foreclosure. In response to the decrease in loans, the Bank’s Asset-Liability Committee is actively managing the Bank’s interest-bearing deposits. The Bank has been able to reduce its interest expense by approximately $441 thousand or 25.13 percent from March 31, 2011 to March 31, 2012. Currently, management is attempting to increase its loan portfolio and thereby improve its net interest income.

The Bank’s loan portfolio yield decreased to 6.27 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 6.62 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 6.63 percent for the year ended December 31, 2011.

For the three month period ended March 31, 2012, the Bank’s investment portfolio yielded 2.43 percent compared to 2.41 percent for the same time period in 2011. The Bank decreased the amount of its investment portfolio from an average balance of approximately $110 million as of March 31, 2011 to approximately $89 million as of March 31, 2012. The reduction in investments is due in part to a decrease in pledging requirements as the Bank has repaid $27 million in Federal Home Loan Bank advances since March 31, 2010. Management believes the present level of investment securities is sufficient to provide for all pledging needs and represents an appropriate amount of the balance sheet to provide liquidity and interest rate protection.

The Bank’s net interest margin increased from March 31, 2011 to March 31, 2012 by 15 basis points. The improvement is the result of a reduction in the overall size of the balance sheet relative to the reduction in net interest income. Specifically, net interest income decreased $151 thousand while the average balance sheet was reduced by $29 million. Management believes that the balance sheet will remain at the present level or increase slightly and expects to see a conversion of cash into securities and loans which should increase the Bank’s net interest margin.

Provision for Loan Losses-The provision for loan losses represents a charge to earnings necessary to establish an allowance for loan losses that, in management’s evaluation, should be adequate to provide coverage for the inherent losses on outstanding loans. Cornerstone did not record any provision for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The provision for loan losses amounted to approximately $15 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Noninterest Income-Items reported as noninterest income include service charges on checking accounts, insufficient funds charges, automated clearing house (“ACH”) processing fees and the Bank’s secondary mortgage department earnings. Increases in income derived from service charges and ACH fees are primarily a function of the Bank’s growth while fees from the origination of mortgage loans will often reflect market conditions and fluctuate from period to period.

The following table presents the components of noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (dollars in thousands):

					2012-2011
	Three months ended				Percent
	March 31,				Increase
	2012		2011		(Decrease)
Service charges on deposit accounts	$	197	$	216		(8.80	)%
Net gains on sale of loans and other assets		50		34		47.06	%
Other noninterest income		20		20		-	%
Total noninterest income	$	267	$	270		(1.11	)%

Significant matters relating to the changes in noninterest income are presented below:

The Bank has experienced a decrease in its service charges on deposit accounts during 2012 due to a continued reduction in customer overdraft charges.

The Bank continued to exit the ACH payroll processing business during 2011 due to increased regulatory requirements. The decrease in service charges on deposit accounts associated with exiting this line of business was approximately $20 thousand a month.

Noninterest Expense-Items reported as noninterest expense include salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expense, depository insurance, net foreclosed assets expense and other operating expense.

The following table presents the components of noninterest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (dollars in thousands).

					2012-2011
	Three months ended				Percent
	March 31,				Increase
	2012		2011		(Decrease)
Salaries and employee benefits	$	1,591	$	1,543		3.11	%
Occupancy and equipment expense		336		406		(17.24	)%
Foreclosed assets expense, net		150		362		(58.56	)%
FDIC depository insurance		203		323		(37.15	)%
Other operating expense		794		783		1.40	%
Total noninterest expense	$	3,074	$	3,417		(10.04	)%

Significant matters relating to the changes to noninterest expense are presented below:

Cornerstone employee expense increased slightly when comparing March 31, 2011 to March 31, 2012. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in the number of commercial relationship managers. These employees will assist the Bank in obtaining its future loan growth levels. The Bank expects employee expense to continue to climb into 2012 as employee benefits are increased as the Bank’s performance improves.

As of March 31, 2012, the Bank had incurred $178 thousand in write-down of other real estate and repossessed assets. Management nets the expense and write-downs of other real estate owned against the income generated from income producing real estate. Management anticipates elevated foreclosed asset expense for the remainder of 2012 and 2013.

Depository insurance decreased from approximately $323 thousand as of March 31, 2011 to approximately $203 thousand as of March 31, 2012. Management anticipates the FDIC expense to reduce further as the Bank’s regulatory status improves.

Financial Condition

Overview-Cornerstone’s consolidated assets totaled approximately $423 million as of December 31, 2011. As of March 31, 2012, total consolidated assets had decreased approximately $6 million or 1.4 percent to approximately $417 million.

Liabilities as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 totaled approximately $382 million and $387 million, respectively.

Stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 totaled approximately $36 million and $35 million, respectively.

Securities-The Bank’s investment portfolio, primarily consisting of Ginnie Mae Agency, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities, amounted to approximately $88 million as of March 31, 2012 compared to approximately $86 million as of December 31, 2011. The primary purposes of the Bank’s investment portfolio are to provide liquidity, satisfy pledging requirements, collateralize the Bank’s repurchase accounts and secure the Bank’s FHLB borrowings.

Loans-The composition of loans at March 31, 2012 and at December 31, 2011 and the percentage (%) of each classification to total loans are summarized in the following table (dollars in thousands):

	March 31, 2012						December 31, 2011
	Amount			Percent			Amount			Percent
Commercial real estate-mortgage
Owner-occupied	$	61,830			23.53	%	$	62,999			23.53	%
All other		61,295			23.32	%		63,058			23.55	%
Consumer real estate-mortgage		72,437			27.56	%		70,543			26.35	%
Construction and land development		27,805			10.58	%		31,031			11.59	%
Commercial and industrial		36,879			14.03	%		37,458			13.98	%
Consumer and other		2,542			0.98	%		2,676			1.00	%
Total loans		262,788			100.00	%		267,765			100.00	%
Less: Allowance for loan losses		(6,024	)					(7,400	)

Loans, net	$	256,764					$	260,365

Allowance for Loan Losses-The allowance for loan losses represents Cornerstone’s assessment of the risks associated with extending credit and its evaluation of the quality of the loan portfolio. Management analyzes the loan portfolio to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and the appropriate provisions required to maintain a level considered adequate to absorb anticipated loan losses. The Bank uses a risk based approach to calculate the appropriate loan loss allowance in accordance with guidance issued by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council. Although the Bank performs prudent credit underwriting, no assurances can be given that adverse economic circumstances will not result in increased losses in the loan portfolio and require greater provisions for possible loan losses in the future.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Bank did not record a provision expense to the loan loss allowance. Management believes that it has established an allowance for loan losses that adequately accounts for the Bank’s identified loan impairment. However, additional provision to the loan loss allowance may be needed in future quarters as the Bank works its problem assets through the collection cycle.

The following is a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and for the year ended December 31, 2011 and the ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans as of the end of each period (dollars in thousands):

	March 31,			December 31,
	2012			2011
Balance, beginning of period	$	7,400		$	9,132
Loans charged-off		(1,438	)		(3,148	)
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off		62			971
Provision for loan losses		-			445
Balance, end of period	$	6,024		$	7,400

Total loans	$	262,788		$	267,765

Ratio of allowance for loan losses to loans
outstanding at the end of the period		2.29	%		2.76	%

Ratio of net charge-offs to total loans
outstanding for the period		0.52	%		0.81	%

Non-Performing Assets-The specific economic and credit risks associated with the Bank’s loan portfolio include, but are not limited to, a general downturn in the economy which could affect employment rates in our market area, general real estate market deterioration, interest rate fluctuations, deteriorated or non-existent collateral, title defects, inaccurate appraisals, financial deterioration of borrowers, fraud, and violation of laws and regulations.

The Bank attempts to reduce these economic and credit risks by adherence to a lending policy approved by the Bank’s board of directors. The Bank’s lending policy establishes loan to value limits, collateral perfection, credit underwriting criteria and other acceptable lending standards. The Bank classifies loans that are ninety (90) days past due and still accruing interest, renegotiated loans, non-accrual loans, foreclosures and repossessed property as non-performing assets. The Bank’s policy is to categorize a loan on non-accrual status when payment of principal or interest is contractually ninety (90) or more days past due. At the time the loan is categorized as non-accrual the interest previously accrued but not collected may be reversed and charged against current earnings.

The Bank has experienced a stabilization in its loan quality as the Chattanooga, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area begins to recover from a long economic downturn. The number and dollar amount of impaired loans remained consistent during the first quarter of 2012. Management anticipates that its loan asset quality will improve as the economy recovers from the current economic recession.

The following table summarizes Cornerstone’s non-performing assets at each quarter end from June 30, 2011 to March 31, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

	March 31,			December 31,			September 30,			June 30,
	2012			2011			2011			2011
Non-accrual loans	$	10,767		$	7,882		$	8,560		$	7,233
Foreclosed assets		18,957			18,524			18,255			20,058
Total non-performing assets	$	29,724		$	26,406		$	26,815		$	27,291

30-89 days past due loans	$	5,040		$	8,158		$	2,088		$	2,046

Total loans outstanding	$	262,788		$	267,765		$	270,401		$	270,171

Allowance for loan losses		6,024			7,400			6,864			6,814

Ratio of non-performing loans to total loans outstanding at the end of the period		4.10	%		2.94	%		3.17	%		2.68	%

Ratio of non-performing assets to total allowance for loan losses at the end of the period		493.43	%		356.84	%		390.66	%		400.51	%

The Bank’s non-accrual balances increased during the first quarter of 2012 as problem credits moved through the collection cycle. However, a similar reduction in 30-89 days past due loans was also recorded. Management has seen a decrease in the number of downgraded loans, which have in the past, led to past due and non-accrual problem assets.

Non-accrual loans increased to approximately $10.8 million as of March 31, 2012 from approximately $7.9 million as of December 31, 2011. The majority of non-accrual loans are concentrated in four loan relationships. The Bank anticipates non-accrual loans to decrease during 2012 as the Bank forecloses on these delinquent relationships or as the credits are able to be upgraded to an accruing status.

The Bank’s foreclosed assets remained constant at approximately $19 million as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The Bank has seen an improvement in the level of interest in its properties by potential buyers. However, management does not anticipate a decrease in the amount of foreclosed assets as the Bank is presently foreclosing on delinquent assets as quickly as existing OREO properties are disposed of through sales.

Deposits and Other Borrowings-The Bank’s deposits consist of non-interest bearing demand deposits, interest- bearing demand accounts, savings and money market accounts, and time deposits. The Bank has agreements with some customers to sell certain of its securities under agreements to repurchase the security the following day. The Bank has also obtained advances from the FHLB.

The following table presents the Bank’s deposits and other borrowings as either core funding or non-core funding. Core funding consists of all deposits except for time deposits issued in denominations of $100,000 or greater. All other funding is classified as non-core (amounts in thousands).

	March 31, 2012					December 31, 2011
	Amount		Percent			Amount		Percent
Core funding:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits	$	47,500		12.6	%	$	43,990		11.5	%
Interest-bearing demand deposits		26,852		7.1	%		22,353		5.8	%
Savings & money market accounts		52,066		13.8	%		46,857		12.2	%
Time deposits under $100,000		93,519		24.8	%		98,734		25.8	%
Total core funding		219,937		58.3	%		211,934		55.3	%

Non-core funding:
Time deposit of $100,000 or more	$	95,878		25.4	%	$	102,107		26.6	%
Fed funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase		21,445		5.7	%		29,391		7.7	%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		40,000		10.6	%		40,000		10.4	%
Total non-core funding		157,323		41.7	%		171,498		44.7	%

Total	$	377,260		100.0	%	$	383,432		100.0	%

The Bank has seen a significant improvement in its liability structure since the beginning of 2011 as the percentage of core non-term deposits increased greatly year over year. The Bank will continue to see a reduction in its Federal Home Loan Bank advances during 2012 and 2013.

Management does not expect material deposit growth for 2012. In 2013, management expects deposit growth to be in term deposits with extended maturities to protect against unfavorable interest rate movements.

Capital Resources-At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, Cornerstone’s stockholders’ equity amounted to approximately $35.9 million and approximately $35.2 million, respectively.

Cornerstone’s stockholders’ equity increased approximately $682 thousand during the first quarter of 2012. Significant increases in equity can be attributed to Cornerstone’s first quarter 2012 earnings of approximately $357 thousand and additional capital from Cornerstone’s preferred stock offering of approximately $532 thousand. The most significant transaction that decreased Cornerstone’s equity during the first quarter of 2012 was the payment of a preferred stock dividend which totaled approximately $188 thousand. The dividend was payable to record holders as of September 30, 2011 with a payment date of February 28, 2012.

The following is a summary of the Bank’s capital ratios as of March 31, 2012:

Tier 1 leverage ratio	8.14	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio	11.73	%
Total risk-based capital ratio	12.99	%

		Cornerstone has requested permission from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (the “Federal Reserve”) to pay its scheduled December 31, 2011 dividend to its series A convertible preferred stock in the amount of $0.625 per share. Cornerstone is waiting for a final decision from the Federal Reserve authorizing the payment of the dividend.

Cornerstone had total outstanding borrowings of approximately $2.6 million as of March 31, 2012 with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for Silverton Bank, N.A.

Market and Liquidity Risk Management

Interest Rate Sensitivity

The Bank’s Asset Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) is responsible for making decisions regarding liquidity and funding solutions based upon approved liquidity, loan, capital and investment policies. The ALCO must consider interest rate sensitivity and liquidity risk management when rendering a decision on funding solutions and loan pricing. To assist in this process the Bank has contracted with an independent third party to prepare quarterly reports that summarize several key asset-liability measurements. In addition, the third party will also provide recommendations to the Bank’s ALCO regarding future balance sheet structure, earnings and liquidity strategies. The following is a brief discussion of the primary tools used by the ALCO to perform its responsibilities:

Earnings at Risk Model

The Bank uses an earnings at risk model to analyze interest rate risk. Forecasted levels of earning assets, interest-bearing liabilities, and off-balance sheet financial instruments are combined with ALCO forecasts of interest rates for the next 12 months and are combined with other factors in order to produce various earnings simulations.

Economic Value of Equity

The Bank’s economic value of equity model measures the extent that estimated economic values of the Bank’s assets and liabilities will change as a result of interest rate changes. Economic values are determined by discounting expected cash flows from assets and liabilities, which establishes a base case economic value of equity.

Liquidity Analysis

The Bank uses a liquidity analysis model to examine the current liquidity position and analyze the potential sources of coverage in the event of a liquidity crisis. The following is a brief description of the key measurements contained in the analysis:

Regular Liquidity Position-This is a measurement used to capture the ability of an institution to cover its current debt obligations.

Basic Surplus-The basic surplus ratio is used to determine the number of times non-obligated assets could be used to meet immediate liquidity needs.

Dependency Ratio-The dependency ratio determines the reliance on short-term liabilities.

Leverage Analysis

The leverage analysis examines the potential of the institution to absorb additional debt. The key measurements included in this analysis are the Bank’s tier 1 capital, leverage and total capital ratios.

Balance Sheet Analytics

Balance sheet analytics involve an in depth examination of the balance sheet structure, including diversification of structure and most recent pricing practices. This review uses trend analysis to compare previous balance sheet positions. The analysis enables the ALCO to review significant changes in the Bank’s loan and security portfolios as well as the Bank’s deposit composition.

Liquidity Risk Management

Liquidity is measured by the Bank's ability to raise cash at a reasonable cost or with a minimum of loss. These funds are used primarily to fund loans and satisfy deposit withdrawals. Several factors must be considered by management when attempting to minimize liquidity risk. Examples include changes in interest rates, competition, loan demand, and general economic conditions. Minimizing liquidity risk is a responsibility of the ALCO and is reviewed by the Bank’s regulatory agencies on a regular basis.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

A comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analysis regarding market risk was disclosed in Cornerstone’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. No material changes in the assumptions used in preparing, or results obtained from, the model have occurred since December 31, 2011.

Item 4T. Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including Cornerstone’s Principal Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Cornerstone has evaluated the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of March 31, 2012 (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, Cornerstone’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in alerting them on a timely basis to material information relating to Cornerstone (including its consolidated subsidiary) required to be included in Cornerstone’s periodic filings under the Exchange Act.

There were no changes in Cornerstone’s internal control over financial reporting during Cornerstone’s fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Cornerstone’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

There are various claims and lawsuits in which the Bank is periodically involved incidental to the Bank’s business. In the opinion of management, no material loss is expected from any of such pending claims or lawsuits.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Cornerstone, as a smaller reporting company, is not required to provide the information required by this Item.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. [Removed and Reserved]

Item 5. Other Information

None

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description
10		Waiver Agreement, dated March 28, 2012, between the Registrant and Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, N.A., servicer for the FDIC as receiver for Silverton Bank, N.A.
31		Certifications under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32		Certifications under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc.

Date: May 7, 2012	/s/ Nathaniel F. Hughes
	Nathaniel F. Hughes,
	President
	(principal executive officer)

Date: May7, 2012	/s/ Gary W. Petty, Jr.
	Gary W. Petty, Jr.
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	(principal financial officer and accounting officer)

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description
10		Waiver Agreement, dated March 28, 2012, between the Registrant and Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, N.A., servicer for the FDIC as receiver for Silverton Bank, N.A.
31		Certifications under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32		Certifications under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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