Citizens & Northern 10Q 2010 Q3 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010

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

For the transition period from _______________ to _________________________.

Commission file number: 000-16084

CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

PENNSYLVANIA		23-2451943
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)

90-92 MAIN STREET, WELLSBORO, PA 16901

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

570-724-3411

(Registrant's telephone number including area code)

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

Yes x 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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter 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, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

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

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

Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock ($1.00 par value)

12,142,757 Shares Outstanding on November 5, 2010

CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION

Index

Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements	Page 3

Consolidated Balance Sheet – September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009	Page 3

Consolidated Statement of Operations - Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009	Page 4

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009	Page 5

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity- Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009	Page 6 - 7

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	Pages 8 - 24

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	Pages 24 - 43

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	Pages 43 - 46

Item 4. Controls and Procedures	Page 46

Part II. Other Information	Pages 47 - 49

Signatures	Page 50

Exhibit 31.1. Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification - Chief Executive Officer	Page 51

Exhibit 31.2. Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification - Chief Financial Officer	Page 52

Exhibit 32. Section 1350 Certifications	Page 53

PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Balance Sheet	September 30,			December 31,
(In Thousands Except Share Data)	2010			2009
	(Unaudited)			(Note)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks:
Noninterest-bearing	$	16,501		$	18,247
Interest-bearing		36,724			73,818
Total cash and cash equivalents		53,225			92,065
Trading securities		0			1,045
Available-for-sale securities		433,392			396,288
Held-to-maturity securities		0			300
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of$8,602,000 at September 30, 2010 and $8,265,000 at December 31, 2009		718,087			713,338
Bank-owned life insurance		21,708			22,798
Accrued interest receivable		5,303			5,613
Bank premises and equipment, net		23,076			24,316
Foreclosed assets held for sale		530			873
Deferred tax asset, net		13,096			22,037
Intangible asset - Core deposit intangibles		370			502
Intangible asset - Goodwill		11,942			11,942
Other assets		27,379			30,678
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,308,108		$	1,321,795

LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing	$	151,703		$	137,470
Interest-bearing		831,813			789,319
Total deposits		983,516			926,789
Dividends payable		0			169
Short-term borrowings		18,402			39,229
Long-term borrowings		158,654			196,242
Accrued interest and other liabilities		6,454			6,956
TOTAL LIABILITIES		1,167,026			1,169,385

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $1,000 par value; authorized 30,000 shares; $1,000 liquidation preference per share; no shares issued at September 30, 2010 and 26,440 shares issued at December 31, 2009		0			25,749
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share; authorized 20,000,000 shares in 2010 and 2009; 12,397,335 shares issued at September 30, 2010 and 12,374,481 shares issued at December 31, 2009		12,397			12,374
Paid-in capital		66,614			66,833
Retained earnings		62,480			53,027
Unamortized stock compensation		(140	)		(107	)
Treasury stock, at cost; 254,578 shares at September 30, 2010 and 262,780 shares at December 31, 2009		(4,431	)		(4,575	)
Sub-total		136,920			153,301
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities		4,393			(522	)
Defined benefit plans		(231	)		(369	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		4,162			(891	)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		141,082			152,410
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	1,308,108		$	1,321,795

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.Note: The balance sheet at December 31, 2009 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all the information and notes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data) (Unaudited)

	3 Months Ended					Fiscal Year To Date
	Sept. 30		Sept. 30,			9 Months Ended Sept. 30,
	2010		2009			2010			2009
	(Current)		(Prior Year)			(Current)			(Prior Year)
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans	$	11,153	$	11,314		$	33,112		$	34,027
Interest on balances with depository institutions		26		24			102			28
Interest on loans to political subdivisions		395		436			1,192			1,244
Interest on federal funds sold		0		0			0			15
Interest on trading securities		0		2			1			33
Income from available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities:
Taxable		2,641		3,726			8,425			12,648
Tax-exempt		1,223		1,186			3,588			3,246
Dividends		57		120			194			479
Total interest and dividend income		15,495		16,808			46,614			51,720
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on deposits		2,916		3,578			9,131			11,258
Interest on short-term borrowings		15		121			166			431
Interest on long-term borrowings		1,708		2,317			5,638			7,097
Total interest expense		4,639		6,016			14,935			18,786
Net interest income		10,856		10,792			31,679			32,934
Provision for loan losses		189		634			472			554
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		10,667		10,158			31,207			32,380

OTHER INCOME
Trust and financial management revenue		876		757			2,605			2,396
Service charges on deposit accounts		1,166		1,317			3,449			3,514
Service charges and fees		191		198			594			615
Insurance commissions, fees and premiums		65		69			186			226
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance		121		107			352			384
Other operating income		1,030		834			2,894			1,967
Sub-total		3,449		3,282			10,080			9,102
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses on available-for-sale securities		0		(38,679	)		(381	)		(81,634	)
Portion of (gain) recognized in other comprehensive loss (before taxes)		0		(9,268	)		(52	)		(2,773	)
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings		0		(47,947	)		(433	)		(84,407	)
Realized gains on available-for-sale securities, net		388		99			1,198			885
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings and realized gains on available-for-sale securities		388		(47,848	)		765			(83,522	)
Total other income (loss)		3,837		(44,566	)		10,845			(74,420	)
OTHER EXPENSES
Salaries and wages		3,354		3,334			9,631			9,993
Pensions and other employee benefits		980		918			2,902			3,237
Occupancy expense, net		654		652			2,004			2,073
Furniture and equipment expense		500		690			1,610			2,066
FDIC assessments		382		393			1,201			1,651
Pennsylvania shares tax		305		318			916			954
Other operating expense		1,794		1,972			5,228			6,099
Total other expenses		7,969		8,277			23,492			26,073
Income (loss) before income tax provision (credit)		6,535		(42,685	)		18,560			(68,113	)
Income tax provision (credit)		1,671		(14,491	)		4,389			(24,163	)
Net income (loss)		4,864		(28,194	)		14,171			(43,950	)
U.S Treasury preferred dividends		729		373			1,474			1,055
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	$	4,135	$	(28,567	)	$	12,697		$	(45,005	)

PER SHARE DATA:
Net income (loss) per average common share - basic	$	0.34	$	(3.17	)	$	1.05		$	(5.01	)
Net income (loss) per average common share - diluted	$	0.34	$	(3.17	)	$	1.05		$	(5.01	)

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

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands) (Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended Sept. 30,
	2010			2009
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$	14,171		$	(43,950	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses		472			554
Realized (gains) losses on available-for-sale securities, net		(765	)		83,522
(Gain) loss on sale of foreclosed assets, net		(113	)		11
Depreciation expense		1,787			2,159
(Gain) loss on disposition of premises and equipment		(442	)		8
Accretion and amortization on securities, net		1,740			220
Accretion and amortization on loans, deposits and borrowings, net		(179	)		(266	)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance		(352	)		(384	)
Stock-based compensation		50			336
Amortization of core deposit intangibles		132			243
Deferred income taxes		6,360			(27,928	)
Origination of mortgage loans for sale		(19,228	)		(8,846	)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans		19,038			8,636
Net decrease in trading securities		1,045			663
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable and other assets		3,543			(1,311	)
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest payable and other liabilities		(238	)		557
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities		27,021			14,224
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from maturity of held-to-maturity securities		300			105
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities		51,528			16,936
Proceeds from calls and maturities of available-for-sale securities		137,313			50,301
Purchase of available-for-sale securities		(219,143	)		(89,633	)
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh stock		0			(4	)
Net (increase) decrease in loans		(5,615	)		13,493
Proceeds from bank-owned life insurance		1,442			0
Purchase of premises and equipment		(595	)		(1,042	)
Return of principal on limited liability entity investments		49			25
Proceeds from disposition of premises and equipment		100			0
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets		1,100			336
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities		(33,521	)		(9,483	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase in deposits		56,711			32,789
Net (decrease) in short-term borrowings		(20,827	)		(15,494	)
Repayments of long-term borrowings		(37,453	)		(20,297	)
Issuance of US Treasury preferred stock and warrant		0			26,409
Redemption of US Treasury preferred stock and warrant		(26,840	)		0
Issuance of common stock		0			1,840
Sale of treasury stock		0			30
Tax benefit from compensation plans		29			143
US Treasury preferred dividends paid		(952	)		(768	)
Common dividends paid		(3,008	)		(5,454	)
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities		(32,340	)		19,198
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(38,840	)		23,939
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR		92,065			24,028
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	$	53,225		$	47,967

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Assets acquired through foreclosure of real estate loans	$	644		$	1,457
Interest paid	$	15,280		$	19,117
Income taxes (refunded) paid	$	(3,781	)	$	3,475

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

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009

(In Thousands Except Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)

												Accum. Other			Unamortized
	Preferred			Common		Paid-in			Retained			Comprehensive			Stock			Treasury
	Stock			Stock		Capital			Earnings			Income (Loss)			Compensation			Stock			Total
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010:
Balance, December 31, 2009	$	25,749		$	12,374	$	66,833		$	53,027		$	(891	)	$	(107	)	$	(4,575	)	$	152,410
Comprehensive income:
Net income										14,171												14,171
Unrealized gain on securities, net of reclassification and tax													4,915									4,915
Other comprehensive income related to defined benefit plans													138									138
Total comprehensive income																						19,224
Accretion of discount associated with U.S. Treasury preferred stock		691								(691	)											0
Cash dividends on U.S. Treasury preferred stock										(783	)											(783	)
Redemption of U.S. Treasury preferred stock		(26,440	)																			(26,440	)
Redemption of U.S. Treasury warrant							(400	)														(400	)
Cash dividends declared on common stock, $.27 per share										(3,273	)											(3,273	)
Common shares issued for dividend reinvestment plan					23		242															265
Restricted stock granted							(59	)								(100	)		159			0
Forfeiture of restricted stock							(2	)								17			(15	)		0
Stock-based compensation expense																50						50
Tax benefit from employee benefit plan										29												29
Balance, September 30, 2010	$	0		$	12,397	$	66,614		$	62,480		$	4,162		$	(140	)	$	(4,431	)	$	141,082

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity, (continued)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009

(In Thousands Except Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)

											Accum. Other			Unamortized
	Preferred		Common		Paid-in			Retained			Comprehensive			Stock			Treasury
	Stock		Stock		Capital			Earnings			Income (Loss)			Compensation			Stock			Total
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009:
Balance, December 31, 2008	$	0	$	9,284	$	44,308		$	97,757		$	(23,214	)	$	(48	)	$	(6,061	)	$	122,026
Comprehensive (loss) income:
Net loss									(43,950	)											(43,950	)
Unrealized gain on securities, net of reclassification and tax												25,901									25,901
Other comprehensive loss related to defined benefit plans												(252	)								(252	)
Total comprehensive loss																					(18,301	)
Reclassify non-credit portion of other- than-temporary impairment losses recognized in prior period									2,378			(2,378	)								0
Issuance of U.S. Treasury preferred stock		25,588				821															26,409
Accretion of discount associated with U.S. Treasury preferred stock		118							(118	)											0
Cash dividends on U.S. Treasury preferred stock									(937	)											(937	)
Cash dividends declared on common stock, $.72 per share									(6,490	)											(6,490	)
Common shares issued				115		1,725															1,840
Common shares issued for dividend reinvestment plan						93												904			997
Common shares issued from treasury related to exercise of stock options						(4	)											34			30
Restricted stock granted						10									(79	)		69			0
Forfeiture of restricted stock						(1	)								3			(2	)		0
Stock-based compensation expense						273									63						336
Tax benefit from employee benefit plan						2			141												143
Balance, September 30, 2009	$	25,706	$	9,399	$	47,227		$	48,781		$	57		$	(61	)	$	(5,056	)	$	126,053

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

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1. BASIS OF INTERIM PRESENTATION

The consolidated financial information included herein, with the exception of the consolidated balance sheet dated December 31, 2009, is unaudited. Such information reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations, cash flows and changes in stockholders’ equity for the interim periods; however, the information does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. Certain 2009 information has been reclassified for consistency with the 2010 presentation.

Operating results reported for the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 2010 might not be indicative of the results for the year ending December 31, 2010. The Corporation evaluates subsequent events through the date of filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

This document has not been reviewed or confirmed for accuracy or relevance by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other regulatory agency.

2. PER COMMON SHARE DATA

Basic net income (loss) per average common share represents income (loss) available to common shareholders divided by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding. For all periods presented, all outstanding stock options and the warrant (issued in January 2009 and redeemed in September 2010) are anti-dilutive, and are therefore excluded in determining diluted income (loss) per common share.

				Weighted-		Net Income
	Net			Average		(Loss)
	Income			Common		Per
	(Loss)			Shares		Share
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
Earnings per common share – basic and diluted	$	12,697,000			12,125,142	$	1.05

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
Earnings per common share – basic and diluted	$	(45,005,000	)		8,978,665	$	(5.01	)

Quarter Ended September 30, 2010
Earnings per common share – basic and diluted	$	4,135,000			12,136,516	$	0.34

Quarter Ended September 30, 2009
Earnings per common share – basic and diluted	$	(28,567,000	)		9,005,850	$	(3.17	)

3. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Comprehensive income (loss) is the total of (1) net income (loss), and (2) all other changes in equity from non-stockholder sources, which are referred to as other comprehensive income. The components of comprehensive income (loss), and the related tax effects, are as follows:

	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
(In Thousands)	Sept. 30,						Sept. 30,
	2010			2009			2010			2009
Net income (loss)	$	4,864		$	(28,194	)	$	14,171		$	(43,950	)

Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities		4,467			(20,631	)		8,191			(44,278	)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses realized in income		(388	)		47,848			(765	)		83,522
Other comprehensive gain before income tax		4,079			27,217			7,426			39,244
Income tax related to other comprehensive gain		1,370			9,254			2,511			13,343
Other comprehensive gain on available-for-sale securities		2,709			17,963			4,915			25,901

Unfunded pension and postretirement obligations:
Change in items from defined benefit plans included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		16			0			168			(462	)
Amortization of net transition obligation, prior service cost and net actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost		13			14			40			80
Other comprehensive (loss) gain before income tax		29			14			208			(382	)
Income tax related to other comprehensive (loss) gain		9			5			70			(130	)
Other comprehensive (loss) gain on unfunded retirement obligations		20			9			138			(252	)

Net other comprehensive gain		2,729			17,972			5,053			25,649

Total comprehensive income (loss)	$	7,593		$	(10,222	)	$	19,224		$	(18,301	)

The Corporation recognized other comprehensive income of $52,000 before income tax ($34,000 after income tax) related to available-for-sale debt securities for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) loss has been recognized in earnings in the nine months ended September 30, 2010, with no other comprehensive income in the third quarter 2010. In the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009, the Corporation recognized other comprehensive loss of $2,773,000 before income tax ($1,830,000 after income tax) related to available-for-sale debt securities for which a portion of an OTTI loss has been recognized in earnings. In the third quarter 2009, the Corporation recognized other comprehensive income of $9,268,000 before income tax, or $6,117,000 after income tax, related to available-for-sale securities for which a portion of an OTTI loss has been recognized in earnings.

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), included in stockholders’ equity, are as follows:

	Sept. 30,			Dec. 31,
	2010			2009
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	$	6,657		$	(769	)
Tax effect		(2,264	)		247
Net-of-tax amount		4,393			(522	)

Unrealized loss on defined benefit plans		(355	)		(563	)
Tax effect		124			194
Net-of-tax amount		(231	)		(369	)

Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	4,162		$	(891	)

4. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Corporation measures certain assets at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FASB ASC topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157) establishes a framework for measuring fair value that includes a hierarchy used to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used in determining valuations into three levels. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

Level 1 – Fair value is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to the Corporation for identical assets. These generally provide the most reliable evidence and are used to measure fair value whenever available.

Level 2 – Fair value is based on significant inputs, other than Level 1 inputs, that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset through corroboration with observable market data. Level 2 inputs include quoted market prices in active markets for similar assets, quoted market prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets and other observable inputs.

Level 3 – Fair value is based on significant unobservable inputs. Examples of valuation methodologies that would result in Level 3 classification include option pricing models, discounted cash flows and other similar techniques.

At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the valuation methods used are as follows:

			September 30, 2010
			Market Values Based on:
	Quoted Prices		Other
	in Active		Observable		Unobservable		Total
	Markets		Inputs		Inputs		Fair
(In Thousands)	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Value

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES:
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies	$	0	$	52,032	$	0	$	52,032
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		4,365		119,413		0		123,778
Mortgage-backed securities		0		126,283		0		126,283
Collateralized mortgage obligations, Issued by U.S. Government agencies		10,666		100,062		0		110,728
Corporate bonds		0		1,031		0		1,031
Trust preferred securities issued by individual institutions		0		5,649		240		5,889
Collateralized debt obligations:
Pooled trust preferred securities - senior tranches		0		0		8,000		8,000
Other collateralized debt obligations		0		690		0		690
Total debt securities		15,031		405,160		8,240		428,431
Marketable equity securities		4,961		0		0		4,961
Total available-for-sale securities	$	19,992	$	405,160	$	8,240	$	433,392

			December 31, 2009
			Market Values Based on:
	Quoted Prices		Other
	in Active		Observable		Unobservable		Total
	Markets		Inputs		Inputs		Fair
(In Thousands)	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Value

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES:
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies	$	13,512	$	35,481	$	0	$	48,993
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		0		104,990		0		104,990
Mortgage-backed securities		5,212		151,166		0		156,378
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
Issued by U.S. Government agencies		5,095		42,613		0		47,708
Private label		0		15,494		0		15,494
Corporate bonds		0		1,041		0		1,041
Trust preferred securities issued by individual institutions		0		5,218		800		6,018
Collateralized debt obligations:
Pooled trust preferred securities - senior tranches		0		0		8,199		8,199
Pooled trust preferred securities - mezzanine tranches		0		0		115		115
Other collateralized debt obligations		0		690		0		690
Total debt securities		23,819		356,693		9,114		389,626
Marketable equity securities		6,662		0		0		6,662
Total available-for-sale securities		30,481		356,693		9,114		396,288

TRADING SECURITIES,
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		0		1,045		0		1,045

Total	$	30,481	$	357,738	$	9,114	$	397,333

Management determined there have been few trades of pooled trust-preferred securities since the first half of 2008, except for a limited number of transactions that have taken place as a result of bankruptcies, forced liquidations or similar circumstances. Also, in management’s judgment, there were no available quoted market prices in active markets for assets sufficiently similar to the Corporation’s pooled trust-preferred securities to be reliable as observable inputs. Accordingly, in the third quarter of 2008, the Corporation changed its method of valuing pooled trust-preferred securities from a Level 2 methodology that had been used in prior periods, based on price quotes received from pricing services, to a Level 3 methodology, using discounted cash flows.

At September 30, 2010, management calculated the fair value of the Corporation’s senior tranche pooled trust-preferred security by applying a discount rate to the estimated cash flows. Management used the cash flow estimates determined using the process described in Note 5 for evaluating pooled trust-preferred securities for other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI). Management used a discount rate considered reflective of a market participant’s expectations regarding the extent of credit and liquidity risk inherent in the security. In establishing the discount rate, management considered: (1) the implied discount rate as of the end of 2007, prior to the market for trust-preferred securities becoming inactive; (2) adjustment to the year-end 2007 discount rate for the change in the spread between indicative market rates over corresponding risk-free rates in 2010; and (3) an additional adjustment – an increase of 2% in the discount rate – for liquidity risk. Management considered the additional 2% increase in the discount rate necessary in order to give some consideration to price estimates based on trades made under distressed conditions, as reported by brokers and pricing services. Management’s estimate of cash flows and the discount rate used to calculate the fair value of the pooled trust-preferred security were based on sensitive assumptions, and market participants might use substantially different assumptions, which could result in calculations of a fair value that would be substantially different than the amount calculated by management.

In the fourth quarter 2009, the Corporation transferred a trust preferred security issued by a financial institution (The South Financial Group, Inc.) to Level 3 from Level 2. This security was transferred to Level 3 because management had been trying to sell the security since October 2009, but had not been able to obtain a bid from a potential buyer nor otherwise been able to find a price quote. In April 2010, management received an offer to purchase a portion of the Corporation’s holding and sold a portion of the security held. The Corporation received total proceeds of $240,000.

During the third quarter 2010, The Toronto-Dominion Bank received regulatory and shareholder approval to acquire The South Financial Group, Inc. The acquisition closed in October 2010. Management is in the process of evaluating how the acquisition will affect the trust preferred security owned by the Corporation, and will evaluate whether the fair value of the security can be determined using Level 2 inputs during the fourth quarter 2010. Management has valued the security at September 30, 2010 based on the price from the April 2010 sale.

Following is a reconciliation of activity for available-for-sale securities measured at fair value based on significant unobservable information:

	3 Months Ended						Fiscal Year To Date
	Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			9 Months Ended Sept. 30,
	2010			2009			2010			2009
	(Current)			(Prior Year)			(Current)			(Prior Year)
Balance, beginning of period	$	8,240		$	37,470		$	9,114		$	58,914
Purchases, issuances and settlements		(20	)		34			(519	)		75
Proceeds from sales		(284	)		0			(524	)		0
Realized gains (losses), net		284			0			284			(335	)
Unrealized losses included in earnings		0			(42,495	)		(423	)		(72,776	)
Unrealized gains included in other comprehensive income		20			14,120			308			23,251
Balance, end of period	$	8,240		$	9,129		$	8,240		$	9,129

Unrealized losses included in earnings are from the Corporation’s other-than-temporary impairment analysis of securities, as described in Note 5, and are included in net impairment losses recognized in earnings in the consolidated statement of operations.

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include impaired commercial loans and foreclosed real estate assets held for sale. All of the Corporation’s impaired commercial loans for which a valuation allowance was necessary at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were valued based on the estimated amount of net proceeds from liquidation of real estate and other collateral, or based on the estimated present value of cash flows to be received. The Corporation considers the fair value of such impaired commercial loans to be based on unobservable inputs (Level 3), and the balance of impaired loans for which a valuation allowance was recorded, net of allowance for loan losses, was $1,461,000 at September 30, 2010 and $1,564,000 at December 31, 2009. Similarly, the carrying values of foreclosed real estate assets held for sale were based on unobservable inputs (Level 3), with a balance of $530,000 at September 30, 2010 and $873,000 at December 31, 2009.

Certain of the Corporation’s financial instruments are not measured at fair value in the consolidated financial statements. 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. Certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments are excluded from disclosure requirements. Therefore, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not represent the underlying fair value of the Corporation.

The Corporation used the following methods and assumptions in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - The carrying amounts of cash and short-term instruments approximate fair values.

SECURITIES - Fair values for securities, excluding restricted equity securities, are based on quoted market prices or other methods as described above. The carrying value of restricted equity securities approximates fair value based on applicable redemption provisions.

LOANS - Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type such as commercial, commercial real estate, residential mortgage and other consumer. Each loan category is further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest terms and by performing and nonperforming categories. The fair value of performing loans is calculated by discounting contractual cash flows, adjusted for estimated prepayments based on historical experience, using estimated market discount rates that reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loans. Fair value of nonperforming loans is based on recent appraisals or estimates prepared by the Corporation’s lending officers.

DEPOSITS - The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as noninterest-bearing demand deposits, savings, money market and interest checking accounts, is (by definition) equal to the amount payable on demand at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009. The fair value of all other deposit categories is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The fair value estimates of deposits do not include the benefit that results from the low-cost funding provided by the deposit liabilities compared to the cost of borrowing funds in the market, commonly referred to as the core deposit intangible.

BORROWED FUNDS - The fair value of borrowings is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on rates currently available to the Corporation for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

ACCRUED INTEREST - The carrying amounts of accrued interest receivable and payable approximate fair values.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET COMMITMENTS – The Corporation has commitments to extend credit and has issued standby letters of credit. Standby letters of credit are conditional guarantees of performance by a customer to a third party. Estimates of the fair value of these off-balance sheet items were not made because of the short-term nature of these arrangements and the credit standing of the counterparties.

The estimated fair values, and related carrying amounts, of the Corporation’s financial instruments are as follows:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2010				December 31, 2009
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	53,225	$	53,225	$	92,065	$	92,065
Trading securities		0		0		1,045		1,045
Available-for-sale securities		433,392		433,392		396,288		396,288
Held-to-maturity securities		0		0		300		302
Restricted equity securities		8,757		8,757		8,970		8,970
Loans, net		718,087		724,057		713,338		719,689
Accrued interest receivable		5,303		5,303		5,613		5,613

Financial liabilities:
Deposits		983,516		991,813		926,789		935,380
Short-term borrowings		18,402		18,187		39,229		38,970
Long-term borrowings		158,654		181,576		196,242		218,767
Accrued interest payable		471		471		681		681

5. SECURITIES

Amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are summarized as follows:

			September 30, 2010
			Gross		Gross
			Unrealized		Unrealized
	Amortized		Holding		Holding			Fair
(In Thousands)	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES:
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies	$	51,337	$	695	$	0		$	52,032
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		122,452		3,192		(1,866	)		123,778
Mortgage-backed securities		120,470		5,816		(3	)		126,283
Collateralized mortgage obligations, Issued by U.S. Government agencies		109,270		1,495		(37	)		110,728
Corporate bonds		1,000		31		0			1,031
Trust preferred securities issued by individual institutions		6,461		0		(572	)		5,889
Collateralized debt obligations:
Pooled trust preferred securities - senior tranches		11,027		0		(3,027	)		8,000
Other collateralized debt obligations		690		0		0			690
Total debt securities		422,707		11,229		(5,505	)		428,431
Marketable equity securities		4,027		1,005		(71	)		4,961
Total	$	426,734	$	12,234	$	(5,576	)	$	433,392

			December 31, 2009
			Gross		Gross
			Unrealized		Unrealized
	Amortized		Holding		Holding			Fair
(In Thousands)	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES:
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies	$	48,949	$	131	$	(87	)	$	48,993
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		109,109		1,487		(5,606	)		104,990
Mortgage-backed securities		150,700		5,700		(22	)		156,378
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
Issued by U.S. Government agencies		47,083		898		(273	)		47,708
Private label		15,465		50		(21	)		15,494
Corporate bonds		1,000		41		0			1,041
Trust preferred securities issued by individual institutions		7,043		0		(1,025	)		6,018
Collateralized debt obligations:
Pooled trust preferred securities - senior tranches		11,383		0		(3,184	)		8,199
Pooled trust preferred securities - mezzanine tranches		266		0		(151	)		115
Other collateralized debt obligations		690		0		0			690
Total debt securities		391,688		8,307		(10,369	)		389,626
Marketable equity securities		5,367		1,295		0			6,662
Total	$	397,055	$	9,602	$	(10,369	)	$	396,288

HELD-TO-MATURITY SECURITIES,
Obligations of the U.S. Treasury	$	300	$	2	$	0		$	302

The following table presents gross unrealized losses and fair value of available-for-sale investments aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

September 30, 2010	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
(In Thousands)	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES:
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	$	7,211	$	(130	)	$	32,220	$	(1,736	)	$	39,431	$	(1,866	)
Mortgage-backed securities		887		(3	)		0		0			887		(3	)
Collateralized mortgage obligations, Issued by U.S. Government agencies		10,964		(37	)		0		0			10,964		(37	)
Trust preferred securities issued by individual institutions		0		0			5,649		(572	)		5,649		(572	)
Collateralized debt obligations, Pooled trust preferred securities - senior tranches		0		0			8,000		(3,027	)		8,000		(3,027	)
Total debt securities		19,062		(170	)		45,869		(5,335	)		64,931		(5,505	)
Marketable equity securities		784		(71	)		0		0			784		(71	)
Total temporarily impaired available-for-sale securities	$	19,846	$	(241	)	$	45,869	$	(5,335	)	$	65,715	$	(5,576	)

December 31, 2009	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
(In Thousands)	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES:
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies	$	17,796	$	(87	)	$	0	$	0		$	17,796	$	(87	)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		19,001		(422	)		36,939		(5,184	)		55,940		(5,606	)
Mortgage-backed securities		3,544		(21	)		20		(1	)		3,564		(22	)
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
Issued by U.S. Government agencies		18,229		(273	)		0		0			18,229		(273	)
Private label		0		0			3,219		(21	)		3,219		(21	)
Trust preferred securities issued by individual institutions		0		0			5,218		(1,025	)		5,218		(1,025	)
Collateralized debt obligations:
Pooled trust preferred securities - senior tranches		0		0			8,199		(3,184	)		8,199		(3,184	)
Pooled trust preferred securities - mezzanine tranches		0		0			115		(151	)		115		(151	)
Total temporarily impaired available-for-sale Securities	$	58,570	$	(803	)	$	53,710	$	(9,566	)	$	112,280	$	(10,369	)

Gross realized gains and losses from available-for-sale securities (including OTTI losses in gross realized losses), and the related income tax provision (credit), were as follows:

(In Thousands)
	3 Months Ended					9 Months Ended
	Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,
	2010		2009			2010			2009
Gross realized gains	$	388	$	97		$	1,206		$	1,297
Gross realized losses		0		(47,945	)		(441	)		(84,819	)
Net realized (losses) gains	$	388	$	(47,848	)	$	765		$	(83,522	)
Income tax provision related to net realized gains	$	132	$	(16,268	)	$	260		$	(28,397	)

The maturities of available-for-sale debt securities at September 30, 2010 are summarized as follows:

	September 30, 2010
	Amortized		Fair
(In Thousands)	Cost		Value

Due in one year or less	$	4,394	$	4,408
Due after one year through five years		45,141		45,735
Due after five years through ten years		53,590		54,419
Due after ten years		319,582		323,869
Total	$	422,707	$	428,431

Management evaluates securities for OTTI at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) whether the Corporation intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery. The Corporation recognized net impairment losses in earnings, as follows:

(In Thousands)	3 Months Ended					9 Months Ended
	Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,
	2010		2009			2010			2009
Trust preferred securities issued by individual institutions	$	0	$	(3,209	)	$	(320	)	$	(3,209	)
Pooled trust preferred securities - mezzanine tranches		0		(42,495	)		(103	)		(72,776	)
Marketable equity securities (bank stocks)		0		(87	)		(10	)		(6,266	)
Private label collateralized mortgage obligations		0		(2,156	)		0			(2,156	)
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	$	0	$	(47,947	)	$	(433	)	$	(84,407	)

A summary of information management considered in evaluating debt and equity securities for OTTI at September 30, 2010 is provided below.

Debt Securities

At September 30, 2010, management performed an assessment for possible OTTI of the Corporation’s debt securities on an issue-by-issue basis, relying on information obtained from various sources, including publicly available financial data, ratings by external agencies, brokers and other sources. The extent of individual analysis applied to each security depended on the size of the Corporation’s investment, as well as management’s perception of the credit risk associated with each security. Based on the results of the assessment, management believes impairment of these debt securities, including the municipal bonds with no external ratings, at September 30, 2010 to be temporary.

The credit rating agencies have withdrawn their ratings on numerous municipal bonds held by the Corporation. At September 30, 2010, the total amortized cost basis of municipal bonds with no external credit ratings totaled $26,337,000, with an aggregate unrealized loss of $1,069,000. At the time of purchase, each of these bonds was considered investment grade and had been rated by at least one credit rating agency. The bonds for which the ratings were removed were almost all insured by an entity that has reported significant financial problems and declines in its regulatory capital ratios. However, the insurance remains in effect on the bonds, and none of the affected municipal bonds has failed to make a scheduled interest payment.

The following table provides information related to trust preferred securities issued by individual institutions as of September 30, 2010:

												Moody's/
(In Thousands)									Cumulative			S&P/
						Unrealized			Realized			Fitch
		Amortized		Fair		Gain			Credit			Credit
Name of Issuer	Issuer's Parent Company	Cost		Value		(Loss)			Losses			Ratings
Astoria Capital Trust I	Astoria Financial Corporation	$	5,221	$	4,737	$	(484	)	$	0		Baa3/BB-/BB-
Carolina First Mortgage Loan Trust	The South Financial Group, Inc.		240		240		0			(1,769	)	NR
Patriot Capital Trust I	Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.		1,000		912		(88	)		0		NR
Total		$	6,461	$	5,889	$	(572	)	$	(1,769	)

NR = not rated.

Management assesses each of the trust preferred securities issued by individual institutions for the possibility of OTTI by reviewing financial information that is publicly available. Neither Astoria Financial Corporation nor Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. has deferred or defaulted on payments associated with the Corporation’s securities.

In 2009, the Corporation recorded OTTI of $3,209,000 on the Carolina First Mortgage Loan Trust security, and in 2010, The South Financial Group, Inc. deferred on payments on the security. In April 2010, the Corporation sold half of its investment in the security, and in the first quarter 2010 recorded OTTI of $320,000 to further write down amortized cost based on the selling price of the April transaction. During the third quarter 2010, The Toronto-Dominion Bank received regulatory and shareholder approval to acquire The South Financial Group, Inc., and the acquisition closed in October 2010. Management determined that no additional OTTI was necessary at September 30, 2010.

Pooled trust-preferred securities are very long-term (usually 30-year maturity) instruments with characteristics of both debt and equity, mainly issued by banks. The Corporation’s investments in pooled trust-preferred securities are each made up of companies with geographic and size diversification. Almost all of the Corporation’s pooled trust-preferred securities are composed of debt issued by banking companies, with lesser amounts issued by insurance companies. Some of the issuers of trust-preferred securities that are included in the Corporation’s pooled investments have elected to defer payment of interest on these obligations (trust-preferred securities typically permit deferral of quarterly interest payments for up to five years), and some issuers have defaulted.

As of each quarter-end in 2009 and 2010, management evaluated pooled trust-preferred securities for OTTI by estimating the cash flows expected to be received from each security, taking into account estimated levels of deferrals and defaults by the underlying issuers. In determining cash flows, management assumed all issuers currently deferring or in default would make no future payments, and assigned estimated future default levels for the remaining issuers in each security based on financial strength ratings assigned by a national ratings service. Management calculated the present value of each security based on the current book yield, adjusted for future changes in 3-month LIBOR (which is the index rate on the Corporation’s adjustable-rate pooled trust-preferred securities) based on the applicable forward curve.

In the third quarter 2009, management made significant changes in assumptions regarding future deferrals and defaults, in comparison to assumptions used in the previous four quarters’ analyses. These changes had the effect of increasing estimated future defaults, which resulted in lower levels of future cash flows expected to be received, as compared to estimated future cash flows to be received based on the assumptions used in previous quarters. Management selected several of the trust preferred offerings in which the Corporation holds securities, and analyzed the change in deferral or default status, and the change in financial strength rating from the national ratings service used in its quarterly analyses, over the period starting in the third quarter 2008 (which was the first quarter in which the Corporation performed the detailed cash flow analysis for each security) through the second quarter 2009. Management believes the results of its analysis of the securities selected to be similar to the results that would be produced in an analysis of all of the Corporation’s pooled trust-preferred securities. The analysis demonstrated that significant credit deterioration had occurred over the previous four quarterly periods, as evidenced in the data by average higher deferrals and defaults, and lower financial strength ratings. In determining how to apply the results of this analysis, management made two critical assumptions: (1) the deteriorating trend will continue at approximately the same rate over the next four quarters, and (2) every issuer (bank) that would be assumed to defer payment within the next four quarters, based on the trend reflected in the data, would eventually default with no recovery. At September 30, 2010, management’s assumptions regarding future deferrals and defaults were consistent with the revisions established in the third quarter 2009.

Management’s estimates of cash flows used to evaluate other-than-temporary impairment of pooled trust-preferred securities were based on sensitive assumptions regarding the timing and amounts of defaults that may occur, and changes in those assumptions could produce different conclusions for each security.

As of September 30, 2010, the Corporation’s investment in a senior tranche security (the senior tranche of MM Caps Funding I, Ltd., for which the Corporation also owns an investment in the mezzanine tranche security) has an investment grade rating. The senior tranche security, with an amortized cost of $11,027,000, has been subjected to impairment analysis based on estimated cash flows (using the process described above), and management has determined that impairment was temporary as of September 30, 2010.

During the third quarter 2010, management evaluated the Corporation’s holdings of mezzanine tranche pooled trust preferred securities, which had all been completely written off as OTTI. After this evaluation, management determined that future recoveries were unlikely for seven of the securities and solicited competitive bids to sell the securities. The securities were sold for aggregate pretax proceeds of $250,000, which was recorded as a gain on the sale of securities in the third quarter. The remaining securities continue to be carried at an amortized cost of zero.

The following table provides detailed information related to pooled trust preferred securities – mezzanine tranches held as of September 30, 2010:

(In Thousands)							OTTI in		OTTI in
							3 Months		9 Months
							Ended		Ended
	Amortized		Fair		Unrealized		Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,			Cumulative
Description	Cost		Value		Gain		2010		2010			OTTI
MMCAPS Funding I, Ltd.	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	(2	)	$	(5,833	)
U.S. Capital Funding II, Ltd. (B-1)		0		0		0		0		(40	)		(1,992	)
U.S. Capital Funding II, Ltd. (B-2)		0		0		0		0		(61	)		(2,973	)
ALESCO Preferred Funding IX, Ltd.		0		0		0		0		0			(2,988	)
Total	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	(103	)	$	(13,786	)

The table that follows provides additional information related to the senior tranche pooled trust-preferred security owned by the Corporation:

Expected

Additional

Actual

Deferrals

Net

Deferrals

Moody's/

and

Excess

Number

Fitch

Defaults

Subordination

of Banks

Credit

as % of

Currently

Ratings

Outstanding

Performing

Description

Performing

(1)

Collateral

MMCAPS Funding I, Ltd. - Senior Tranche

A3/BBB (2)

21.6

44.0

26.2

(1) The table above presents ratings information as of September 30, 2010.

(2) Fitch has placed the Senior Tranche security on Negative Watch.

In the table above, “Excess Subordination as % of Performing Collateral” (Excess Subordination Ratio) was calculated as follows: (Total face value of performing collateral – Face value of all outstanding note balances not subordinate to our investment)/Total face value of performing collateral.

The Excess Subordination Ratio measures the extent to which there may be tranches within the pooled trust preferred structure available to absorb credit losses before the Corporation’s security would be impacted. The positive Excess Subordination Ratio for the senior tranche security signifies there is some support from subordinate tranches available to absorb losses before the Corporation’s investment would be impacted.

The Corporation separates OTTI related to the trust-preferred securities into (a) the amount of the total impairment related to credit loss, which is recognized in the statement of earnings, and (b) the amount of the total impairment related to all other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income. The Corporation measures the credit loss component of OTTI based on the difference between: (1) the present value of estimated cash flows, at the book yield in effect prior to recognition of any OTTI, as of the most recent balance sheet date, and (2) the present value of estimated cash flows as of the previous quarter-end balance sheet date based on management’s cash flow assumptions at that time.

The Corporation recorded no OTTI losses related to pooled trust-preferred securities in the three months ended September 30, 2010. Total OTTI from pooled trust-preferred securities in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 amounted to $51,000, including a pre-tax loss reflected in earnings of $103,000, with a pre-tax other comprehensive gain of $52,000 included in other comprehensive income. In the three months ended September 30, 2009, total OTTI from pooled trust-preferred securities amounted to $33,227,000, including a pre-tax loss reflected in earnings of $42,495,000 and a pre-tax other comprehensive gain of $9,268,000. In the nine months ended September 30, 2009, total OTTI from pooled trust-preferred securities was $70,003,000, including a pre-tax loss reflected in earnings of $72,776,000 and pre-tax other comprehensive income of $2,773,000.

A roll-forward of the credit losses from securities for which a portion of OTTI has been recognized in other comprehensive income is as follows:

	3 Months Ended					9 Months Ended
(In Thousands)	Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,
	2010		2009			2010			2009
Balance of credit losses on debt securities for which a portion of OTTI was recognized in other comprehensive income, beginning of period (as measured effective January 1, 2009 upon adoption of ASC Topic 320)	$	0	$	(23,332	)	$	(10,695	)	$	(2,362	)

Additional credit loss for which an OTTI was not previously recognized		0		(38,168	)		0			(61,188	)

Reduction for securities losses realized during the period		0		44,526			10,798			53,837

Additional credit loss for which an OTTI was previously recognized when the Corporation does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not the Corporation will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis		0		(4,328	)		(103	)		(11,589	)

Balance of credit losses on debt securities for which a portion of OTTI was recognized in other comprehensive income, end of period	$	0	$	(21,302	)	$	0		$	(21,302	)

The line item labeled “Reduction for securities losses realized during the period” in the table immediately above includes OTTI write-downs associated with securities the Corporation continues to hold, but which have been deemed worthless.

Equity Securities

The Corporation’s marketable equity securities at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 consisted exclusively of stocks of banking companies. The Corporation recorded no OTTI on bank stocks in the third quarter 2010 but recorded OTTI totaling $10,000 in the first nine months of 2010. The Corporation recorded OTTI totaling $87,000 for the third quarter 2009 and $6,266,000 in the first nine months of 2009. Management’s decision to record OTTI losses on bank stocks was based on a combination of: (1) significant market depreciation in market prices in the first quarter 2009 (with some improvement subsequent to March 31, 2009), and (2) management’s intent to sell some of the stocks to generate capital losses, which could be carried back and offset against capital gains generated in previous years to realize tax refunds.

Realized gains from sales of bank stocks totaled $93,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2010, including $59,000 of realized gains from sales of stocks for which an OTTI had been previously recognized. Realized gains from sales of bank stocks totaled $576,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 including $385,000 of realized gains from sales of stocks for which an OTTI had been previously recognized. Realized gains from sales of bank stocks totaled $70,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2009, all from sales of stocks for which an OTTI had been previously recognized. Realized gains from sales of bank stocks totaled $1,094,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, including $361,000 of realized gains from sales of stocks for which an OTTI had been previously recognized. Management evaluated all impaired bank stocks held at September 30, 2010 and determined that none of the Corporation’s holdings were other than temporarily impaired.

C&N Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLB-Pittsburgh), which is one of 12 regional Federal Home Loan Banks. As a member, C&N Bank is required to purchase and maintain stock in FHLB-Pittsburgh in an amount determined based on outstanding advances, unused borrowing capacity and other factors. There is no active market for FHLB-Pittsburgh stock, and it must ordinarily be redeemed by FHLB-Pittsburgh in order to be liquidated. At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, C&N Bank’s investment in FHLB-Pittsburgh stock, which was included in Other Assets in the consolidated balance sheet, was $8,585,000. The Corporation evaluated its holding of FHLB-Pittsburgh stock for impairment and deemed the stock to not be impaired at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009. In making this determination, management concluded that recovery of total outstanding par value, which equals the carrying value, is expected. The decision was based on review of financial information that FHLB-Pittsburgh has made publicly available.

6. DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS

The Corporation sponsors a defined benefit health care plan that provides postretirement medical benefits and life insurance to employees who meet certain age and length of service requirements. This plan contains a cost-sharing feature, which causes participants to pay for all future increases in costs related to benefit coverage. Accordingly, actuarial assumptions related to health care cost trend rates do not affect the liability balance at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, and will not affect the Corporation's future expenses. The Corporation uses a December 31 measurement date for the postretirement plan.

In 2007, the Corporation assumed the Citizens Trust Company Retirement Plan, a defined benefit pension plan for which benefit accruals and participation were frozen in 2002. Information related to the Citizens Trust Company Retirement Plan has been included in the table that follows. The Corporation uses a December 31 measurement date for this plan.

The components of net periodic benefit costs from these defined benefit plans are as follows:

Defined Benefit Plans
(In Thousands)	Pension					Postretirement
	Nine Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	September 30,					September 30,
	2010			2009		2010		2009
Service cost	$	0		$	0	$	51	$	56
Interest cost		50			0		67		70
Expected return on plan assets		(50	)		0		0		0
Amortization of transition (asset) obligation		0			0		27		27
Amortization of prior service cost		0			0		11		10
Recognized net actuarial loss		2			0		0		0
Net periodic benefit cost	$	2		$	0	$	156	$	163

Defined Benefit Plans
(In Thousands)	Pension					Postretirement
	Three Months Ended					Three Months Ended
	September 30,					September 30,
	2010			2009		2010		2009
Service cost	$	0		$	0	$	17	$	19
Interest cost		16			0		22		23
Expected return on plan assets		(17	)		0		0		0
Amortization of transition (asset) obligation		0			0		9		9
Amortization of prior service cost		0			0		4		3
Recognized net actuarial loss		0			0		0		0
Net periodic benefit cost	$	(1	)	$	0	$	52	$	54

In the first nine months of 2010, the Corporation funded postretirement contributions totaling $47,000, with estimated annual postretirement contributions of $62,000 expected in 2010 for the full year. Based upon the related actuarial reports, the Corporation has no required contributions to the Citizens Trust Company Retirement Plan for the 2010 plan year; however, the Corporation may elect to make discretionary contributions later in 2010.

7. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

In 2010, the Corporation has made no awards of stock options. In the first quarter 2009, the Corporation granted options to purchase a total of 79,162 shares of common stock through its Stock Incentive and Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plans. The exercise price for the 2009 awards is $19.88 per share, based on the market price as of the date of grant.

The Corporation records stock option expense based on estimated fair value calculated using an option valuation model. In calculating the 2009 fair value, the Corporation utilized the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. The calculated fair value of each option granted, and significant assumptions used in the calculations, are as follows:

	2010	2009
Fair value of each option granted	Not applicable (N/A)	$	4.21
Volatility	N/A		28	%
Expected option lives	N/A	9 Years
Risk-free interest rate	N/A		3.15	%
Dividend yield	N/A		3.94	%

In calculating the estimated fair value of 2009 stock option awards, management based its estimates of volatility and dividend yield on the Corporation’s experience over the immediately prior period of time consistent with the estimated lives of the options. The risk-free interest rate was based on the published yield of zero-coupon U.S. Treasury strips with an applicable maturity as of the grant dates. The 9-year expected option life was based on management’s estimates of the average term for all options issued under both plans. Management assumed a 23% forfeiture rate for options granted under the Stock Incentive Plan, and a 0% forfeiture rate for the Directors Stock Incentive Plan. These estimated forfeiture rates were determined based on the Corporation’s historical experience.

In the first quarter 2010, the Corporation awarded 9,125 shares of restricted stock to the Chief Executive Officer under the Stock Incentive Plan. This award provides that vesting will occur upon the earliest of (i) the third anniversary of the date of grant, (ii) death or disability or (iii) the occurrence of a change in control of the Corporation. In the first quarter 2009, the Corporation awarded a total of 3,890 shares of restricted stock under the Stock Incentive and Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plans. Compensation cost related to restricted stock is recognized based on the market price of the stock at the grant date over the vesting period. For restricted stock awards granted under the Stock Incentive Plan in 2009 and 2008, the Corporation must meet an annual targeted return on average equity (“ROAE”) performance ratio, as defined, in order for participants to vest. The Corporation did not meet the ROAE target for the 2009 plan year, and accordingly, the participants did not vest in the applicable shares associated with 2009 and 2008 restricted stock awards. The Corporation met the ROAE target for the 2008 plan year, and accordingly, in January 2009, the participants vested in 1/3 of the restricted shares awarded in 2008. Management has estimated restricted stock expense in the first nine months of 2010 based on an assumption that the ROAE target for 2010 will be met.

Total stock-based compensation expense is as follows:

(In Thousands)	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,
	2010		2009		2010		2009
Stock options	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	273
Restricted stock		18		22		50		63

Total	$	18	$	22	$	50	$	336

8. INCOME TAXES

The net deferred tax asset at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 represents the following temporary difference components :

	Sept. 30,			Dec. 31,
(In Thousands)	2010			2009
Deferred tax assets:
Unrealized holding losses on securities	$	0		$	247
Defined benefit plans – ASC 835		124			194
Net realized losses on securities		5,696			16,052
Allowance for loan losses		2,937			2,871
Credit for alternative minimum tax paid		1,988			3,495
Net operating loss carryforwards		4,668			0
General business credit carryforwards		782			685
Other deferred tax assets		1,347			1,097
		17,542			24,641
Valuation allowance		(148	)		(373	)
Total deferred tax assets		17,394			24,268

Deferred tax liabilities:
Unrealized holding gains on securities		2,264			0
Bank premises and equipment		1,705			1,798
Core deposit intangibles		134			175
Other deferred tax liabilities		195			258
Total deferred tax liabilities		4,298			2,231
Deferred tax asset, net	$	13,096		$	22,037

Realization of deferred tax assets ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income, including taxable income in prior carryback years, as well as future taxable income. The deferred tax asset from realized losses on securities resulted primarily from OTTI charges for financial statement purposes that are not deductible for income tax reporting purposes through September 30, 2010. Of the total deferred tax asset from realized losses on securities, a portion is from securities that, if the Corporation were to sell them, would be classified as capital losses for income tax reporting purposes. A valuation allowance of $148,000 at September 30, 2010 and $373,000 at December 31, 2009 reflects the estimated amount of tax benefits associated with capital assets that is dependent upon realization of future appreciation in capital assets.

In the 9-month period ended September 30, 2010, the Corporation realized ordinary and capital losses for income tax reporting purposes, including the effects of selling some securities for which OTTI charges were recognized for financial statement purposes prior to 2010. The Corporation has available at September 30, 2010 estimated total unused operating loss carryforwards of $4,668,000, including a capital loss carryforward of $157,000 expiring in 2015, and an estimated ordinary loss carryforward of $4,511,000 expiring in 2030.

The Corporation has available, unused tax credits arising from investments in low income and elderly housing projects. These tax credits may provide future benefits and, if unused, would expire in varying annual amounts from 2024 through 2030. Based on management’s calculation of taxable loss generated in the first nine months of 2010, the deferred tax asset associated with carryforward general business tax credits, was increased at September 30, 2010 to $782,000 from $685,000 at December 31, 2009.

The provision (credit) for income tax for the 3-month and 9-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 is based on the Corporation’s estimate of the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full year. The effective tax rates are as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Fiscal Year To Date
(In thousands)	September 30,						Nine Months Ended Sept. 30,
	2010			2009			2010			2009
	(Current)			(Prior Year)			(Current)			(Prior Year)
Income (loss) before income tax provision	$	6,535		$	(42,685	)	$	18,560		$	(68,113	)
Income tax provision (credit)		1,671			(14,491	)		4,389			(24,163	)

Effective tax rate		25.57	%		33.95	%		23.65	%		35.47	%

The effective tax rate for each period presented differs from the statutory rate of 35% principally because of the effects of tax-exempt interest income. Also, the effective tax rate for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2010 reflects the $225,000 reduction in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets associated with capital assets in the second quarter 2010, as referred to above.

The Corporation has no unrecognized tax benefits, nor pending examination issues related to tax positions taken in preparation of its income tax returns. The Corporation is no longer subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for years prior to 2006.

9. PREFERRED STOCK AND WARRANT UNDER THE TARP CAPITAL PURCHASE PROGRAM

On January 16, 2009, the Corporation issued 26,440 shares of Series A Preferred Stock (“Preferred Stock”) and a Warrant to purchase up to 194,794 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $20.36 per share. The Corporation sold the Preferred Stock and Warrant to the United States Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) under the TARP Capital Purchase Program (the “Program”) for an aggregate price of $26,440,000. The Preferred Stock paid a cumulative dividend rate of 5% per annum. On August 4, 2010, the Corporation redeemed all of the Preferred Stock. The total payment was $26,730,000, including accrued dividends through that date of $290,000. As a result of the repurchase, the Corporation recorded accelerated discount accretion of $607,000, which was deducted from net income in determining net income available to common shareholders in the third quarter. After repurchasing the Preferred Stock, the Corporation negotiated with the Treasury for repurchase of the Warrant on September 1, 2010 for a total cash cost of $400,000, which was recorded as a reduction in paid-in capital.

The Warrant was exercisable with a term of 10 years. The number of common shares that was available upon exercise was based on 15% of the total proceeds, with the exercise price determined using the average market price of the Corporation’s common stock for the 20 trading days immediately prior to issuance. Treasury had agreed that it would not vote any of the shares of common stock that it could acquire upon exercise of the Warrant.

In 2009, the Corporation recorded issuance of the Preferred Stock and Warrant as increases in stockholders’ equity. Proceeds from the transaction, net of direct issuance costs of $31,000, were allocated between Preferred Stock and the Warrant based on their respective fair values at the date of issuance. The fair value of the Preferred Stock was estimated based on dividend rates on recent preferred stock and other capital issuances by banking companies, and the fair value of the Warrant was estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option model. The amount allocated to the Warrant (recorded as an increase in Paid in Capital) was $821,000, and the amount initially allocated to Preferred Stock was $25,588,000. As a result, the Preferred Stock’s initial carrying value was at a discount to the liquidation value or stated value of $26,440,000. In accordance with the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 68, “Increasing Rate Preferred Stock,” the discount is considered an unstated dividend cost that shall be accreted over the period preceding commencement of the perpetual dividend using the effective interest method, by charging the imputed dividend cost against retained earnings and increasing the carrying amount of the Preferred Stock by a corresponding amount. The discount was therefore being accreted over five years, resulting in an effective dividend rate (including stated dividends and the accretion of the discount on Preferred Stock) of 5.80%. Total dividends on Preferred Stock have been deducted from net income to arrive at net income available to common shareholders in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Dividends on Preferred Stock include quarterly dividends paid, plus dividends accrued based on the stated value and the accretion of the discount on Preferred Stock. The accretion of the discount on Preferred Stock was $691,000 in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010 (including the accelerated discount of $607,000 related to the redemption) and $118,000 in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009.

10. CONTINGENCIES

In the normal course of business, the Corporation may be subject to pending and threatened lawsuits in which claims for monetary damages could be asserted. In management’s opinion, the Corporation’s financial position and results of operations would not be materially affected by the outcome of such pending legal proceedings.

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

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Certain statements in this section and elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements. Citizens & Northern Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the Corporation) intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, which are not historical facts, are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, business objectives and expectations, and are generally identifiable by the use of words such as, "should", “likely”, "expect", “plan”, "anticipate", “target”, “forecast”, and “goal”. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, may be beyond management’s control and could cause results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors which could have a material, adverse impact on the operations and future prospects of the Corporation include, but are not limited to, the following:

·	changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the Federal Reserve Board and the U. S. Government, particularly related to changes in interest rates

·	changes in general economic conditions

·	legislative or regulatory changes

·	downturn in demand for loan, deposit and other financial services in the Corporation’s market area

·	increased competition from other banks and non-bank providers of financial services

·	technological changes and increased technology-related costs

·	changes in accounting principles, or the application of generally accepted accounting principles.

These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.

REFERENCES TO 2010 AND 2009

Unless otherwise noted, all references to “2010” in the following discussion of operating results are intended to mean the nine months ended September 30, 2010, and similarly, references to “2009” relate to the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

EARNINGS OVERVIEW

In the third quarter 2010, net income available to common shareholders was $4,135,000, or $0.34 per share – basic and diluted. Third quarter earnings per share was reduced by $607,000, or $0.05 per share, for accelerated discount accretion related to the repayment of the preferred stock that had been sold to the U.S. Treasury Department under the TARP Capital Purchase Program. Net income available to common shareholders was $4,497,000, or $0.37 per share - basic and diluted in the second quarter 2010 and the net loss was $28,194,000, or $3.17 per share in the third quarter 2009. Pre-tax realized gains from available-for-sale securities totaled $388,000 in the third quarter 2010 and $319,000 in the second quarter 2010, while third quarter 2009 results were significantly impacted by pre-tax realized losses from securities totaling $47,848,000.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, net income available to common shareholders was $12,697,000, or $1.05 per share – basic and diluted. For the first nine months of 2009, the net loss of $45,005,000, or $5.01 per share, included the effects of pre-tax realized losses from securities totaling $83,522,000.

STATEMENT REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASUREMENT

This report contains supplemental financial information determined by a method other than in accordance with Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Management uses this non-GAAP measure in its analysis of the Corporation’s performance. This measure, Core Earnings, excludes the effects of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses on available-for-sale securities and realized gains on securities for which OTTI has previously been recognized. Management believes the presentation of this financial measure, which excludes the impact of the specified items, provides useful supplemental information that is essential to a proper understanding of the financial results of the Corporation. The Core Earnings measure provides a method to assess operating performance excluding some of the impact of market volatility related to investments in securities. This disclosure should not be viewed as a substitute for results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor is it necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURE (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per-share data)

	3rd			2nd			3rd			9 Months Ended
	Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,
	2010			2010			2009			2010			2009
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	4,135		$	4,497		$	(28,567	)	$	12,697		$	(45,005	)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses on available-for-sale securities		0			(2	)		(47,947	)		(433	)		(84,407	)
Realized gains on assets previously written down		334			51			70			669			361
Other-than-temporary impairment losses on available-for-sale securities, net of related gains		334			49			(47,877	)		236			(84,046	)
Income taxes (1)		(114	)		208			15,392			144			27,690
Other-than-temporary impairment losses, net		220			257			(32,485	)		380			(56,356	)
Core earnings available to common shareholders	$	3,915		$	4,240		$	3,918		$	12,317		$	11,351

Net income (loss) per share - diluted	$	0.34		$	0.37		$	(3.17	)	$	1.05		$	(5.01	)
Core earnings per share - diluted	$	0.32		$	0.35		$	0.43		$	1.02		$	1.26
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted		12,136,516			12,125,072			9,005,850			12,125,142			8,978,665
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted - used in core earnings per share calculations		12,136,516			12,125,072			9,023,370			12,125,142			8,993,014

(1) Income tax has been allocated to the non-core gains and losses at 34%, adjusted for a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets associated with losses from securities classified as capital assets for federal income tax reporting purposes. A valuation allowance of $886,000 was recorded in the third quarter 2009, was reduced to $373,000 in the fourth quarter 2009 and was further reduced to $148,000 in the second quarter 2010. There was no change to the valuation allowance in the third quarter 2010.

Core earnings per share-diluted was $0.32 in the third quarter 2010, down $0.03 from the immediately previous quarter, and $0.11 lower than third quarter 2009 results, and reflecting the effects of the $0.05 charge resulting from the preferred stock repayment. For the first nine months of 2010, core earnings per share – diluted was $1.02, as compared to $1.26 for the first nine months of 2009. Core earnings per share in 2010 were impacted by a higher number of weighted average common shares outstanding than in 2009, resulting from the issuance of shares of common stock in a public offering in December 2009 that raised capital of $21.4 million, net of offering costs. Some of the more significant fluctuations in the components of core earnings are as follows:

Net interest income was $10,856,000 in the third quarter 2010, up $506,000 from the second quarter 2010 and $64,000 over the third quarter 2009. Year-to-date, net interest income totaled $31,679,000 in 2010, down 3.8% from the first nine months of 2009. The improvement in the most recent quarter reflected a reduced cost of funds, and an increase in average loans, with a reduced average amount of funds held in overnight investments.

Non-interest revenue was $3,449,000 in the third quarter 2010, up $439,000 from the immediate prior quarter and $167,000 over the third quarter 2009. Third quarter 2010 revenue included an increase in revenue from mortgages originated and sold in the secondary market totaling $131,000 (as compared to the second quarter), as well as gains from sales of other real estate. For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, noninterest revenue was $978,000, or 10.7%, higher than the first nine months of 2009. In the first quarter 2010, C&N realized a pre-tax gain of $448,000 from the sale of property at one of the banking locations. Also in 2010, revenue from sales of mortgages and from debit card-related interchange fees have increased substantially.

The provision for loan losses was $189,000 in the third quarter 2010, for a total of $472,000 for the first nine months of 2010. In 2009, the provision for loan losses was $634,000 in the third quarter and $554,000 for the first nine months.

Non-interest expense totaled $7,969,000 in the third quarter 2010, up $340,000 from the second quarter, mainly as a result of higher costs related to loan collection activities and an increase of $155,000 in total salaries and wages. Non-interest expense was $308,000 lower in the third quarter 2010 as compared to the third quarter 2009, and noninterest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was $2,581,000 or 9.9% lower than the total for the first nine months of 2009. Year-to-date, total salaries and benefit expenses are $697,000, or 5.3%, lower in 2010 than in the first nine months of 2009. In 2010, furniture and equipment expenses have been reduced because much of the computer hardware and software for the core banking system became fully depreciated in late 2009, and FDIC assessments have been lower in 2010 than in 2009.

The provision for income taxes totaled $1,671,000, or 25.6% of pre-tax income in the third quarter 2010, up from $1,281,000 or 20.8% of pre-tax income in the second quarter. The provision for income tax in the second quarter included a benefit (reduction in expense) of $225,000 resulting from a reduction in a valuation reserve. For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the tax provision was $4,389,000, or 23.6% of pre-tax income.

TABLE I - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA

(In Thousands)	Sept. 30,		June 30,		Mar. 31,		Dec 31,			Sept. 30,			June 30,			Mar. 31,
	2010		2010		2010		2009			2009			2009			2009
Interest income	$	15,495	$	15,386	$	15,733	$	16,256		$	16,808		$	17,341		$	17,571
Interest expense		4,639		5,036		5,260		5,670			6,016			6,164			6,606
Net Interest income		10,856		10,350		10,473		10,586			10,792			11,177			10,965
Provision (credit) for loan losses		189		76		207		126			634			93			(173	)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		10,667		10,274		10,266		10,460			10,158			11,084			11,138
Other income		3,449		3,186		3,445		3,567			3,282			3,054			2,766
Net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities		388		319		58		(318	)		(47,848	)		(18,995	)		(16,679	)
Other expenses		7,969		7,629		7,894		7,586			8,277			9,158			8,638
Income (loss) before income tax provision		6,535		6,150		5,875		6,123			(42,685	)		(14,015	)		(11,413	)
Income tax provision (credit)		1,671		1,281		1,437		1,508			(14,491	)		(5,284	)		(4,388	)
Net income (loss)		4,864		4,869		4,438		4,615			(28,194	)		(8,731	)		(7,025	)
US Treasury preferred dividends		729		372		373		373			373			373			309
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	4,135	$	4,497	$	4,065	$	4,242		$	(28,567	)	$	(9,104	)	$	(7,334	)
Net income (loss) per common share – basic	$	0.34	$	0.37	$	0.34	$	0.42		$	(3.17	)	$	(1.01	)	$	(0.82	)
Net income (loss) per common share – diluted	$	0.34	$	0.37	$	0.34	$	0.42		$	(3.17	)	$	(1.01	)	$	(0.82	)

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The presentation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect many of the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

A material estimate that is particularly susceptible to significant change is the determination of the allowance for loan losses. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate and reasonable. The Corporation’s methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses is described in a separate section later in Management’s Discussion and Analysis. Given the very subjective nature of identifying and valuing loan losses, it is likely that well-informed individuals could make materially different assumptions, and could, therefore calculate a materially different allowance value. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, changes in economic conditions may necessitate revisions in future years. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Corporation to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examination.

Another material estimate is the calculation of fair values of the Corporation’s debt securities. For most of the Corporation’s debt securities, the Corporation receives estimated fair values of debt securities from an independent valuation service, or from brokers. In developing fair values, the valuation service and the brokers use estimates of cash flows, based on historical performance of similar instruments in similar interest rate environments. Based on experience, management is aware that estimated fair values of debt securities tend to vary among brokers and other valuation services. Accordingly, when selling debt securities, management typically obtains price quotes from more than one source.

As described in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, management calculates the fair values of pooled trust-preferred securities by applying discount rates to estimated cash flows for each security. Management estimated the cash flows expected to be received from each security, taking into account estimated levels of deferrals and defaults by the underlying issuers, and used discount rates considered reflective of a market participant’s expectations regarding the extent of credit and liquidity risk inherent in the securities. Management’s estimates of cash flows and discount rates used to calculate fair values of pooled trust-preferred securities were based on sensitive assumptions, and use of different assumptions could result in calculations of fair values that would be substantially different than the amounts calculated by management.

As described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements, management evaluates securities for OTTI. In making that evaluation, consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) whether the Corporation intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery. Management’s assessments of the likelihood and potential for recovery in value of securities are subjective and based on sensitive assumptions. Also, management’s estimates of cash flows used to evaluate OTTI of pooled trust-preferred securities are based on sensitive assumptions, and use of different assumptions could produce different conclusions for each security.

NET INTEREST INCOME

The Corporation’s primary source of operating income is net interest income, which is equal to the difference between the amounts of interest income and interest expense. Tables II, III and IV include information regarding the Corporation’s net interest income for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009. In each of these tables, the amounts of interest income earned on tax-exempt securities and loans have been adjusted to a fully taxable-equivalent basis. Accordingly, the net interest income amounts reflected in these tables exceed the amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements. The discussion that follows is based on amounts in the related Tables.

Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009

For the nine-month periods, fully taxable equivalent net interest income was $33,973,000 in 2010, $1,089,000 (3.1%) lower than in 2009. As shown in Table IV, net changes in volume had the effect of decreasing net interest income $296,000 in 2010 compared to 2009, and interest rate changes had the effect of decreasing net interest income $793,000. The most significant components of the volume change in net interest income in 2010 were: a decrease in interest income of $1,555,000 attributable to a reduction in the balance of taxable available-for-sale securities and a decrease in interest expense of $1,325,000 attributable to a reduction in the balance of long-term borrowed funds. The most significant components of the rate change in net interest income in 2010 were: a decrease in interest income of $2,938,000 attributable to lower rates earned on taxable available-for-sale securities and a decrease in interest expense of $2,647,000 due to lower rates paid on interest-bearing deposits. As presented in Table III, the “Interest Rate Spread” (excess of average rate of return on earning assets over average cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities) was 3.47% in 2010, as compared to 3.44% in 2009.

INTEREST INCOME AND EARNING ASSETS

Interest income totaled $48,908,000 in 2010, a decrease of 9.2% from 2009. Income from available-for-sale securities decreased $3,962,000 (22.1%), while interest and fees from loans decreased $976,000, or 2.7%. As indicated in Table III, total average available-for-sale securities (at amortized cost) in 2010 decreased to $425,377,000, a decrease of $30,227,000, or 6.6% from 2009. During 2009 and 2010, the Corporation increased the size of its tax-exempt municipal security portfolio, while shrinking the taxable available-for-sale securities portfolio. The Corporation’s yield on taxable securities fell in 2009 and 2010 primarily because of low market interest rates, including the effects of management’s decision to limit purchases of taxable securities to investments that mature or are expected to repay a substantial portion of principal within approximately four years or less. In addition to the impact of falling rates, the Corporation’s yield on taxable securities was also negatively affected in 2010 by higher-than-expected prepayments on mortgage-backed securities; these prepayments were caused by procedural changes by the U.S. Government agencies that issued the securities. The average rate of return on available-for-sale securities was 4.38% for 2010 and 5.25% in 2009.

The average balance of gross loans decreased 1.2% to $721,644,000 in 2010 from $730,738,000 in 2009. Due to the challenging economic environment and the Corporation’s decision to sell a portion of its newly originated residential mortgages on the secondary market, the Corporation has experienced contraction in the balance of its mortgage and consumer loan portfolios, with modest growth in average commercial loan balances. The Corporation’s yield on loans fell as rates on new loans as well as existing, variable-rate loans have decreased. The average rate of return on loans was 6.46% in 2010 and 6.56% in 2009.

The average balance of interest-bearing due from banks increased to $59,547,000 in 2010 from $19,026,000 in 2009. In the last half of 2009 and the first nine months of 2010, this has consisted primarily of balances held by the Federal Reserve. In the first nine months of 2009, more overnight funds were invested in Federal funds sold to other banks, which decreased to an average balance of $64,000 in 2010 from $11,975,000 in 2009. Although the rates of return on balances with the Federal Reserve are low, the Corporation has maintained relatively high levels of liquid assets in 2009 and 2010 (as opposed to increasing long-term, available-for-sale securities at higher yields) in order to maximize flexibility for dealing with possible fluctuations in cash requirements, and due to management’s concern about the possibility of substantial increases in interest rates within the next few years. Also, in 2010, management maintained a portion of the balance with the Federal Reserve in anticipation of repurchasing the TARP Preferred Stock and Warrant. These repurchases were completed during the third quarter 2010.

INTEREST EXPENSE AND INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

For the nine-month period, interest expense fell $3,851,000, or 20.5%, to $14,935,000 in 2010 from $18,786,000 in 2009. Table III shows that the overall cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities fell to 1.95% in 2010 from 2.47% in 2009.

Total average deposits (interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing) increased 8.7%, to $955,954,000 in 2010 from $879,324,000 in 2009. This increase has come mainly in interest checking, individual retirement accounts, and demand deposits. Consistent with substantial reductions in short-term global interest rates, the average rates incurred on deposit accounts have decreased significantly in 2010 as compared to 2009. As shown in Table IV, decreases in rates reduced interest expense on deposits by $2,647,000.

Total average borrowed funds decreased $51,841,000 to $213,798,000 in 2010 from $265,639,000 in 2009. During 2009 and 2010, the Corporation has paid off long-term borrowings as they matured using the cash flow received from loans, mortgage-backed securities, and growth in deposit balances. The average rate on borrowed funds was 3.63% in 2010, down from 3.79% in 2009. This change primarily reflects lower rates being paid on customer repurchase agreements, which make up most of the Corporation’s short-term borrowed funds.

Three-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009

Except as noted below, significant changes in the three-month results are consistent with the discussion of the nine-month results provided in the previous section.

For the three-month periods, fully taxable equivalent net interest income was $11,634,000 in 2010, $77,000 (0.7%) higher than in 2009. As shown in Table IV, net changes in volume had the effect of increasing net interest income $396,000 in 2010 compared to 2009; the most significant volume change was a reduction in long-term borrowings outstanding, which reduced interest expense by $548,000. Interest rate changes had the effect of decreasing net interest income $319,000. As presented in Table III, the “Interest Rate Spread” was 3.58% in 2010, as compared to 3.44% in 2009.

Interest income totaled $16,273,000 in 2010, a decrease of 7.4% from 2009. Income from available-for-sale securities decreased $1,078,000, while interest and fees from loans decreased $217,000, or 1.8%. As indicated in Table III, total average available-for-sale securities (at amortized cost) in 2010 decreased to $427,524,000, a decrease of $11,031,000, or 2.5% from 2009. The average rate of return on available-for-sale securities was 4.19% for 2010 and 5.06% in 2009. For the three-month period, the average balance of gross loans decreased 0.1% to $725,408,000 in 2010 from $726,304,000 in 2009. The average rate of return on loans was 6.42% in 2010 and 6.53% in 2009. The average balance of interest-bearing due from banks, mainly from balances held by the Federal Reserve, increased to $45,661,000 in 2010 from $40,616,000 in 2009.

For the three-month period, interest expense fell $1,377,000, or 22.9%, to $4,639,000 in 2010 from $6,016,000 in 2009. Total average deposits (interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing) increased 9.0%, to $975,936,000 in 2010 from $895,427,000 in 2009. Total average borrowed funds decreased $64,261,000 to $190,215,000 in 2010 from $254,476,000 in 2009.

TABLE II - ANALYSIS OF INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE

	Three Months Ended							Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,				Increase/			Sept. 30,				Increase/
(In Thousands)	2010		2009		(Decrease)			2010		2009		(Decrease)

INTEREST INCOME
Available-for-sale securities:
Taxable	$	2,698	$	3,841	$	(1,143	)	$	8,617	$	13,110	$	(4,493	)
Tax-exempt		1,812		1,747		65			5,309		4,778		531
Total available-for-sale securities		4,510		5,588		(1,078	)		13,926		17,888		(3,962	)
Held-to-maturity securities,
Taxable		0		5		(5	)		2		17		(15	)
Trading securities		0		2		(2	)		2		48		(46	)
Interest-bearing due from banks		26		24		2			102		28		74
Federal funds sold		0		0		0			0		15		(15	)
Loans:
Taxable		11,153		11,314		(161	)		33,112		34,027		(915	)
Tax-exempt		584		640		(56	)		1,764		1,825		(61	)
Total loans		11,737		11,954		(217	)		34,876		35,852		(976	)
Total Interest Income		16,273		17,573		(1,300	)		48,908		53,848		(4,940	)

INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest checking		199		235		(36	)		633		659		(26	)
Money market		198		449		(251	)		678		1,671		(993	)
Savings		49		59		(10	)		140		229		(89	)
Certificates of deposit		1,211		1,608		(397	)		3,936		5,150		(1,214	)
Individual Retirement Accounts		1,257		1,225		32			3,739		3,544		195
Other time deposits		2		2		0			5		5		0
Total interest-bearing deposits		2,916		3,578		(662	)		9,131		11,258		(2,127	)
Borrowed funds:
Short-term		15		121		(106	)		166		431		(265	)
Long-term		1,708		2,317		(609	)		5,638		7,097		(1,459	)
Total borrowed funds		1,723		2,438		(715	)		5,804		7,528		(1,724	)
Total Interest Expense		4,639		6,016		(1,377	)		14,935		18,786		(3,851	)

Net Interest Income	$	11,634	$	11,557	$	77		$	33,973	$	35,062	$	(1,089	)

Note: Interest income from tax-exempt securities and loans has been adjusted to a fully tax-equivalent basis, using the Corporation’s marginal federal income tax rate of 34%.

Table IIl - Analysis of Average Daily Balances and Rates

(Dollars in Thousands)

	3 Months						3 Months						9 Months						9 Months
	Ended			Rate of			Ended			Rate of			Ended			Rate of			Ended			Rate of
	9/30/2010			Return/			9/30/2009			Return/			9/30/2010			Return/			9/30/2009			Return/
	Average			Cost of			Average			Cost of			Average			Cost of			Average			Cost of
	Balance			Funds %			Balance			Funds %			Balance			Funds %			Balance			Funds %
EARNING ASSETS
Available-for-sale securities, at amortized cost:
Taxable	$	313,385			3.42	%	$	335,134			4.55	%	$	314,992			3.66	%	$	361,894			4.84	%
Tax-exempt		114,139			6.30	%		103,421			6.70	%		110,385			6.43	%		93,710			6.82	%
Total available-for-sale securities		427,524			4.19	%		438,555			5.06	%		425,377			4.38	%		455,604			5.25	%
Held-to-maturity securities,
Taxable		0			0.00	%		384			5.16	%		51			5.27	%		398			5.71	%
Trading securities		0			0.00	%		231			3.43	%		38			6.99	%		1,022			6.28	%
Interest-bearing due from banks		45,661			0.23	%		40,616			0.23	%		59,547			0.23	%		19,026			0.20	%
Federal funds sold		36			0.00	%		64			0.00	%		64			0.00	%		11,975			0.17	%
Loans:
Taxable		690,084			6.41	%		684,723			6.56	%		685,669			6.46	%		690,834			6.59	%
Tax-exempt		35,324			6.56	%		41,580			6.11	%		35,975			6.56	%		39,904			6.11	%
Total loans		725,408			6.42	%		726,304			6.53	%		721,644			6.46	%		730,738			6.56	%
Total Earning Assets		1,198,629			5.39	%		1,206,154			5.78	%		1,206,721			5.42	%		1,218,763			5.91	%
Cash		17,788						17,232						17,509						16,921
Unrealized gain/loss on securities		4,746						(24,407	)					1,834						(32,092	)
Allowance for loan losses		(8,586	)					(7,693	)					(8,507	)					(7,789	)
Bank premises and equipment		23,319						25,102						23,724						25,442
Intangible Asset - Core Deposit Intangible		396						628						439						711
Intangible Asset - Goodwill		11,942						11,941						11,942						11,957
Other assets		72,735						66,507						76,787						62,261
Total Assets	$	1,320,969					$	1,295,464					$	1,330,449					$	1,296,174

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest checking	$	153,933			0.51	%	$	108,096			0.86	%	$	141,928			0.60	%	$	100,809			0.87	%
Money market		204,470			0.38	%		203,126			0.88	%		201,714			0.45	%		200,960			1.11	%
Savings		79,484			0.24	%		69,292			0.34	%		75,624			0.25	%		69,111			0.44	%
Certificates of deposit		222,117			2.16	%		225,294			2.83	%		228,419			2.30	%		226,781			3.04	%
Individual Retirement Accounts		163,794			3.04	%		156,421			3.11	%		162,702			3.07	%		152,415			3.11	%
Other time deposits		1,839			0.43	%		1,892			0.42	%		1,406			0.48	%		1,443			0.46	%
Total interest-bearing deposits		825,637			1.40	%		764,120			1.86	%		811,793			1.50	%		751,519			2.00	%
Borrowed funds:
Short-term		23,328			0.26	%		34,383			1.40	%		30,281			0.73	%		39,065			1.48	%
Long-term		166,887			4.06	%		220,093			4.18	%		183,517			4.11	%		226,574			4.19	%
Total borrowed funds		190,215			3.59	%		254,476			3.80	%		213,798			3.63	%		265,639			3.79	%
Total Interest-bearing Liabilities		1,015,852			1.81	%		1,018,596			2.34	%		1,025,591			1.95	%		1,017,158			2.47	%
Demand deposits		150,299						131,307						144,161						127,805
Other liabilities		8,209						6,516						7,642						7,413
Total Liabilities		1,174,360						1,156,419						1,177,394						1,152,376
Stockholders' equity, excluding other comprehensive income/loss		143,738						155,324						152,153						165,222
Other comprehensive income/loss		2,871						(16,279	)					902						(21,424	)
Total Stockholders' Equity		146,609						139,045						153,055						143,798
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	1,320,969					$	1,295,464					$	1,330,449					$	1,296,174
Interest Rate Spread					3.58	%					3.44	%					3.47	%					3.44	%
Net Interest Income/Earning Assets					3.85	%					3.80	%					3.76	%					3.85	%

Total Deposits (Interest-bearing and Demand)	$	975,936					$	895,427					$	955,954					$	879,324

(1) Rates of return on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent basis.

(2) Nonaccrual loans have been included with loans for the purpose of analyzing net interest earnings.

TABLE IV - ANALYSIS OF VOLUME AND RATE CHANGES

(In Thousands)	3 Months Ended 9/30/10 vs. 9/30/09									9 Months Ended 9/30/10 vs. 9/30/09
	Change in			Change in			Total			Change in			Change in			Total
	Volume			Rate			Change			Volume			Rate			Change
EARNING ASSETS
Available-for-sale securities:
Taxable	$	(223	)	$	(920	)	$	(1,143	)	$	(1,555	)	$	(2,938	)	$	(4,493	)
Tax-exempt		171			(106	)		65			814			(283	)		531
Total available-for-sale securities		(52	)		(1,026	)		(1,078	)		(741	)		(3,221	)		(3,962	)
Held-to-maturity securities,
Taxable		(5	)		0			(5	)		(14	)		(1	)		(15	)
Trading securities		(2	)		0			(2	)		(48	)		2			(46	)
Interest-bearing due from banks		10			(8	)		2			68			6			74
Federal funds sold		0			0			0			(8	)		(7	)		(15	)
Loans:
Taxable		88			(249	)		(161	)		(253	)		(662	)		(915	)
Tax-exempt		(101	)		45			(56	)		(187	)		126			(61	)
Total loans		(13	)		(204	)		(217	)		(440	)		(536	)		(976	)
Total Interest Income		(62	)		(1,238	)		(1,300	)		(1,183	)		(3,757	)		(4,940	)

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest checking		79			(115	)		(36	)		221			(247	)		(26	)
Money market		3			(254	)		(251	)		6			(999	)		(993	)
Savings		10			(20	)		(10	)		20			(109	)		(89	)
Certificates of deposit		(26	)		(371	)		(397	)		37			(1,251	)		(1,214	)
Individual Retirement Accounts		56			(24	)		32			236			(41	)		195
Other time deposits		0			0			0			0			0			0
Total interest-bearing deposits		122			(784	)		(662	)		520			(2,647	)		(2,127	)
Borrowed funds:
Short-term		(32	)		(74	)		(106	)		(82	)		(183	)		(265	)
Long-term		(548	)		(61	)		(609	)		(1,325	)		(134	)		(1,459	)
Total borrowed funds		(580	)		(135	)		(715	)		(1,407	)		(317	)		(1,724	)
Total Interest Expense		(458	)		(919	)		(1,377	)		(887	)		(2,964	)		(3,851	)

Net Interest Income	$	396		$	(319	)	$	77		$	(296	)	$	(793	)	$	(1,089	)

(1) Changes in income on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, using the Corporation’s marginal federal income tax rate of 34%.

(2) The change in interest due to both volume and rates has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amount of the change in each.

TABLE V - COMPARISON OF NON-INTEREST INCOME
(In Thousands)	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,
	2010		2009		2010		2009

Service charges on deposit accounts	$	1,166	$	1,317	$	3,449	$	3,514
Service charges and fees		191		198		594		615
Trust and financial management revenue		876		757		2,605		2,396
Insurance commissions, fees and premiums		65		69		186		226
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance		121		107		352		384
Other operating income		1,030		834		2,894		1,967
Total other operating income, before realized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net	$	3,449	$	3,282	$	10,080	$	9,102

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009:

Table V excludes realized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, which are discussed in the “Earnings Overview” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis. Total non-interest income shown in Table V increased $978,000 or 10.7%, in 2010 compared to 2009. Items of significance are as follows:

Service charges on deposit accounts decreased $65,000, or 1.9%, in 2010 as compared to 2009. Overdraft fee revenues associated with an overdraft privilege program decreased $71,000 reflecting the impact of limitations imposed on such fees by 2009 federal legislation that requires all customers to affirmatively opt in to the program. This change became effective in the third quarter 2010.

Trust and financial management revenue increased $209,000, or 8.7%, in 2010 as compared to 2009. The value of assets under management is currently $591,267,000 at September 30, 2010, a minor decrease of less than 1.0% compared to similar values 12 months ago. Fluctuations in the value of assets under management during this period have been mainly associated with fluctuations in the market values of equity securities. Trust revenues in 2010 have included fees from settlements of several large estates.

Other operating income increased $927,000, or 47.1%, in 2010 as compared to 2009. In 2010, the category includes a first quarter gain of $448,000 from the sale of a parcel adjacent to one of the bank operating locations. The sale proceeds include $390,000 associated with long-term privileges within a municipal parking facility currently under construction. The category also includes revenues from mortgages originated and sold in the secondary market of $368,000, which represents an increase of $289,000 over the first nine months of 2009. In addition, debit card related interchange fees increased $149,000 in 2010 compared to 2009.

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009:

Total non-interest income shown in Table V increased $167,000 or 5.1% in 2010 compared to 2009. Items of significance are as follows:

Service charges on deposit accounts decreased $151,000, or 11.5%, in 2010 as compared to 2009. Overdraft fee revenues associated with the overdraft privilege program decreased $164,000, reflecting the impact of the program changes described above.

Trust and financial management revenue increased $119,000, or 15.7%, in 2010 as compared to 2009, and is primarily attributed to fees associated with the settlement of several large estates.

Other operating income increased $196,000, or 23.5%, in 2010 as compared to 2009. Gains from disposition of mortgages held for sale totaled $151,000 in 2010, which represents an increase of $134,000 over the comparable three months of 2009.

TABLE VI- COMPARISON OF NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
(In Thousands)	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,
	2010		2009		2010		2009

Salaries and wages	$	3,354	$	3,334	$	9,631	$	9,993
Pensions and other employee benefits		980		918		2,902		3,237
Occupancy expense, net		654		652		2,004		2,073
Furniture and equipment expense		500		690		1,610		2,066
FDIC Assessments		382		393		1,201		1,651
Pennsylvania shares tax		305		318		916		954
Other operating expense		1,794		1,972		5,228		6,099
Total Other Expense	$	7,969	$	8,277	$	23,492	$	26,073

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009:

Total non-interest expense in Table VI decreased $2,581,000 or 9.9% in 2010 from 2009. Significant changes in 2010 as compared to 2009 include the following:

Salaries and wages decreased $362,000, or 3.6%. No stock options were awarded in 2010, and accordingly, there was no officers’ incentive stock option expense incurred in 2010, as compared to officers’ stock option expense of $205,000 in 2009. Also, base salary costs have been reduced in 2010 due to net reductions in hourly staff schedules and elimination of one senior executive position.

Pensions and other employee benefits decreased $335,000, or 10.3%. Within this category, group health insurance expense was $116,000 lower primarily due to favorable rate adjustments based on 2009 claims experience. In addition, employer contributions expense associated with the Savings & Retirement Plan (a 401(k) plan) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan was $73,000 lower in 2010 than in 2009. The reduced level of required contributions is consistent with the reduced salaries and wages discussed above.

Occupancy expense decrease of $69,000 (3.3%) includes a decrease in seasonal fuel and snow removal costs incurred of $42,000 in 2010.

Furniture and equipment expense decreased $456,000 (22.1%), and is primarily related to decreases in depreciation related to the core operating systems.

FDIC Insurance costs decreased $450,000 to $1,201,000 for the first nine months of 2010. In 2009, FDIC insurance costs included a special assessment of $589,000 in the second quarter.

Other operating expense decreased $871,000 or 14.3%. The category includes a variety of expenses, with the most significant increases and decreases in some of the individual expenses, as follows:

There was no stock option expense in 2010 from the Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plan. In 2009, such costs were $68,000.

Expenses related to foreclosed properties decreased in 2010 by $193,000 compared to 2009, primarily from lower expenses associated with one large commercial property that was sold in the fourth quarter 2009.

Professional fees associated with the overdraft privilege program decreased $91,000 in 2010.

Amortization of core deposit intangibles decreased $111,000.

Certain operating costs, which are substantially discretionary, are lower in 2010 than in 2009. Advertising and certain public relations costs decreased $157,000 in 2010. Education and training costs decreased $51,000 in 2010 compared to 2009.

Bucktail Life Insurance Company’s operating expenses, primarily for estimated GAAP policy reserves were reduced by $264,000 compared to 2009.

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009:

Total non-interest expense shown in Table VI decreased $308,000 or 3.7% in 2010 compared to 2009. Items of significance are as follows:

Pensions and other employee benefits increased $62,000, or 6.8%. Group health insurance costs were $111,000 higher in 2010 primarily due to favorable rate adjustments in 2009 based on claims experience.

Furniture and equipment expense decreased $190,000 (27.5%), and is primarily related to decreases in depreciation related to the core operating systems.

Other operating expense decreased $178,000 or 9.0%. The category includes a variety of expenses, with the most significant increases and decreases in some of the individual expenses, as follows:

Expenses related to foreclosed properties decreased in 2010 by $71,000 compared to 2009, primarily from lower expenses associated with one large commercial property. In addition, collection costs in 2010 decreased $27,000 due to recoveries of costs charged to expense in prior periods, primarily associated with several commercial properties. Also, attorney fees, primarily related to commercial loan collection activities, decreased $74,000 in 2010.

Amortization of core deposit intangibles decreased $38,000.

Bucktail Life Insurance Company’s operating expenses, primarily for estimated GAAP policy reserves, were reduced $41,000 in the third quarter 2010 compared to 2009.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Significant changes in the average balances of the Corporation’s earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities are described in the “Net Interest Margin” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis. Other significant balance sheet items, including the allowance for loan losses and stockholders’ equity, are discussed in separate sections of Management’s Discussion and Analysis.

Management does not expect capital expenditures to have a material, detrimental effect on the Corporation’s financial condition in 2010.

PROVISION AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level which, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The amount of the allowance is based on management’s evaluation of the collectability of the loan portfolio. In evaluating collectability, management considers a number of factors, including the status of specific impaired loans, trends in historical loss experience, delinquency trends, credit concentrations, and economic conditions within the Corporation’s market area. Allowances for impaired loans are determined based on collateral values or the present value of estimated cash flows. The allowance is increased by a provision for loan losses, which is charged to expense, and reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries.

There are two major components of the allowance – (1) “FASB Accounting Standards Codification” (the “ASC”) topic 310 (formerly SFAS 114) allowances – on larger loans, mainly commercial purpose, determined on a loan-by-loan basis; and (2) ASC topic 450 (formerly SFAS 5) allowances – estimates of losses incurred on the remainder of the portfolio, determined based on collective evaluation of impairment for various categories of loans. FASB ASC 450 allowances include a portion based on historical net charge-off experience, and a portion based on evaluation of qualitative factors.

Each quarter, management performs a detailed assessment of the allowance and provision for loan losses. A management committee referred to as the Watch List Committee performs this assessment. Quarterly, the Watch List Committee and the applicable Lenders discuss each loan relationship under review, and reach a consensus on the appropriate FASB ASC 310 estimated loss amount for the quarter. The Watch List Committee’s focus is on ensuring that all pertinent facts have been considered, and that the FASB ASC 310 loss amounts are reasonable. The assessment process includes review of certain loans reported on the “Watch List.” All loans, which Lenders or the Credit Administration staff has assigned a risk rating of Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful or Loss, are included in the Watch List. The scope of loans evaluated individually for impairment (FASB ASC 310 evaluation) include all loan relationships greater than $200,000 for all loans for which there is at least one extension of credit graded Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful or Loss. Also, loan relationships less than $200,000 in the aggregate, but with an estimated loss of $100,000 or more, are individually evaluated for impairment.

Since 2007, the Corporation’s Risk Management personnel performed annual, independent credit reviews of large credit relationships. In prior years, outside consulting firms were retained to perform such functions. Management gives substantial consideration to the classifications and recommendations of the credit reviewers in determining the allowance for loan losses.

The FASB ASC 450 component of the allowance includes estimates of losses incurred on loans that have not been individually evaluated for impairment. Management uses loan categories included in the Call Report (a quarterly report filed by FDIC-insured banks) to identify categories of loans with similar risk characteristics, and multiplies the loan balances for each category as of each quarter-end by two different factors to determine the FASB ASC 450 allowance amounts. These two factors are based on: (1) historical net charge-off experience, and (2) qualitative factors. The sum of the allowance amounts calculated for each risk category, including both the amount based on historical net charge-off experience and the amount based on evaluation of qualitative factors, is equal to the total FASB ASC 450 component of the allowance.

The historical net charge-off portion of the FASB ASC 450 allowance component is calculated by the Accounting Department as of the end of the applicable quarter. For each loan classification category used in the Call Report, the Accounting Department multiplies the outstanding balance as of the quarter-end (excluding loans individually evaluated for impairment) by the ratio of net charge-offs to average quarterly loan balances for the previous three calendar years.

Management also calculates the effects of specific qualitative factors criteria to determine a percentage increase or decrease in the FASB ASC 450 allowance, in relation to the historical net charge-off percentage. The qualitative factors analysis involves assessment of changes in factors affecting the portfolio, to provide for estimated differences between losses currently inherent in the portfolio and the amounts determined based on recent historical loss rates and from identification of losses on specific individual loans. A management committee referred to as the Qualitative Factors Committee meets quarterly, near the end of the final month of each quarter. The Qualitative Factors Committee discusses several qualitative factors, including economic conditions, lending policies, changes in the portfolio, risk profile of the portfolio, competition and regulatory requirements, and other factors, with consideration given to how the factors affect three distinct parts of the loan portfolio: Commercial, Mortgage and Consumer. During or soon after completion of the meeting, each member of the Committee prepares an update to his or her recommended percentage adjustment for each qualitative factor, and average qualitative factor adjustments are calculated for Commercial, Mortgage and Consumer loans. The Accounting Department multiplies the outstanding balance as of the quarter-end (excluding loans individually evaluated for impairment) by the applicable qualitative factor percentages, to determine the portion of the FASB ASC 450 allowance attributable to qualitative factors. Average qualitative factors used in calculating the FASB ASC 450 portion of the allowance did not change significantly (by more than a few basis points) for any category over the course of the past year and the first nine months of 2010.

The allocation of the allowance for loan losses table (Table VIII) includes the FASB ASC 310 component of the allowance on the line item called “Impaired Loans.” FASB ASC 450 estimated losses, including both the portion determined based on historical net charge-off results, as well as the portion based on management’s assessment of qualitative factors, are allocated in Table VIII to the applicable categories of commercial, consumer mortgage and consumer loans. The increase in the valuation allowance on impaired loans to $1,794,000 at September 30, 2010 from $1,126,000 at December 31, 2009 is primarily attributed to changes in the assessment of four commercial relationships by the Watch List Committee.

The allowance for loan losses was $8,602,000 at September 30, 2010 up slightly from $8,265,000 at December 31, 2009. As shown in Table VII, net charge-offs in 2010 of $135,000 were down compared to the annual net charge-offs of $272,000 in 2009, and well below the historical levels of the last five years. Also, Table VII shows the provision for loan losses of $472,000 for the first nine months of 2010, which on an annualized basis is favorable by comparison to the average annual amount over the previous five years of $963,000. The total amount of the provision for loan losses for each period is determined based on the amount required to maintain an appropriate allowance in light of all of the factors described above.

Table IX presents information related to past due and impaired loans. As of September 30, 2010, total impaired loans were $6,717,000, up from $5,947,000 at December 31, 2009, and slightly below the comparable annual average level of $6,811,000 for the last five years. Nonaccrual loans decreased to $8,786,000 at September 30, 2010 from $9,092,000 at December 31, 2009, while total loans past due 90 days or more and still in accrual status increased to $1,404,000 at September 30, 2010 from $31,000 at December 31, 2009. Interest continues to be accrued on loans 90 days or more past due that management deems to be well secured and in the process of collection, and for which no loss is anticipated. Over the period 2005-2009 and the first nine months of 2010, each period includes a few large commercial relationships that have required significant monitoring and workout efforts. As a result, a limited number of relationships may significantly impact category fluctuations within Table IX, and may significantly impact the amount of total charge-offs reported in any one period. Management believes it has been conservative in its decisions concerning identification of impaired loans, estimates of loss, and nonaccrual status; however, the actual losses realized from these relationships could vary materially from the allowances calculated as of September 30, 2010. Management continues to closely monitor its commercial loan relationships for possible credit losses, and will adjust its estimates of loss and decisions concerning nonaccrual status, if appropriate.

Related to credit quality, total non-performing assets were $10,720,000, or 0.82% of total assets, at September 30, 2010 compared to $10,871,000, or 0.81%, at June 30, 2010, and $9,869,000, or 0.76%, at December 31, 2009. Recent fluctuations in the components of non-performing assets are primarily associated with changes in certain large commercial relationships. The components of non-performing assets were as follows:

	Sept. 30,			June 30,			Dec. 31,
(In Thousands)	2010			2010			2009

Non-performing assets:
Total nonaccrual loans	$	8,786		$	8,071		$	9,092
Total loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing		1,404			1,937			31
Foreclosed assets held for sale (real estate)		530			863			873

Total non-performing assets	$	10,720		$	10,871		$	9,996

Total non-performing assets as a % of assets		0.82	%		0.81	%		0.76	%

Tables VII through X present historical data related to the allowance for loan losses.

TABLE VII - ANALYSIS OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

(In Thousands)	9 Months		9 Months
	Ended		Ended
	Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Years Ended December 31,
	2010		2009		2009		2008		2007		2006		2005
Balance, beginning of year	$	8,265	$	7,857	$	7,857	$	8,859	$	8,201	$	8,361	$	6,787
Charge-offs:
Real estate loans		223		94		149		1,457		196		611		264
Installment loans		135		236		293		254		216		259		224
Credit cards and related plans		0		0		0		5		5		22		198
Commercial and other loans		28		12		36		323		127		200		298
Total charge-offs		386		342		478		2,039		544		1,092		984
Recoveries:
Real estate loans		53		6		8		20		8		27		14
Installment loans		87		90		104		83		41		65		61
Credit cards and related plans		0		0		0		4		9		25		30
Commercial and other loans		111		23		94		21		28		143		50
Total recoveries		251		119		206		128		86		260		155
Net charge-offs		135		223		272		1,911		458		832		829
Allowance for loan losses recorded in acquisitions		0		0		0		0		587		0		377
Provision (credit) for loan losses		472		554		680		909		529		672		2,026
Balance, end of period	$	8,602	$	8,188	$	8,265	$	7,857	$	8,859	$	8,201	$	8,361

TABLE VIII - ALLOCATION OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES BY TYPE

(In Thousands)	As of
	Sept. 30,		As of December 31,
	2010		2009		2008		2007		2006		2005
Commercial	$	2,552	$	2,677	$	2,654	$	1,870	$	2,372	$	2,705
Consumer mortgage		3,574		3,859		3,920		4,201		3,556		2,806
Impaired loans		1,794		1,126		456		2,255		1,726		2,374
Consumer		239		281		399		533		523		476
Unallocated		443		322		428		-		24		-
Total Allowance	$	8,602	$	8,265	$	7,857	$	8,859	$	8,201	$	8,361

TABLE IX - PAST DUE AND IMPAIRED LOANS

(In Thousands)	As of
	Sept. 30,		As of December 31,
	2010		2009		2008		2007		2006		2005
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance	$	3,462	$	3,257	$	3,435	$	857	$	2,674	$	910
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance		3,255		2,690		2,230		5,361		5,337		7,306
Total impaired loans	$	6,717	$	5,947	$	5,665	$	6,218	$	8,011	$	8,216

Valuation allowance related to impaired loans	$	1,794	$	1,126	$	456	$	2,255	$	1,726	$	2,374

Total nonaccrual loans	$	8,786	$	9,092	$	7,200	$	6,955	$	8,506	$	6,365
Total loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing	$	1,404	$	31	$	1,305	$	1,200	$	1,559	$	1,369

TABLE X - SUMMARY OF LOANS BY TYPE

(In Thousands)	Sept. 30,			As of December 31,
	2010			2009			2008			2007			2006			2005

Real estate - residential mortgage	$	414,909		$	420,365		$	433,377		$	441,692		$	387,410		$	361,857
Real estate - commercial mortgage		162,245			163,483			165,979			144,742			178,260			153,661
Real estate - construction		38,557			26,716			24,992			22,497			10,365			5,552
Consumer		15,932			19,202			26,732			37,193			35,992			31,559
Agricultural		3,754			3,848			4,495			3,553			2,705			2,340
Commercial		55,096			49,753			48,295			52,241			39,135			69,396
Other		259			638			884			1,010			1,227			1,871
Political subdivisions		35,937			37,598			38,790			33,013			32,407			27,063
Total		726,689			721,603			743,544			735,941			687,501			653,299
Less: allowance for loan losses		(8,602	)		(8,265	)		(7,857	)		(8,859	)		(8,201	)		(8,361	)
Loans, net	$	718,087		$	713,338		$	735,687		$	727,082		$	679,300		$	644,938

LIQUIDITY

Liquidity is the ability to quickly raise cash at a reasonable cost. An adequate liquidity position permits the Corporation to pay creditors, compensate for unforeseen deposit fluctuations and fund unexpected loan demand. At September 30, 2010, the Corporation maintained overnight interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and other correspondent banks totaling $36,724,000.

The Corporation maintains overnight borrowing facilities with several correspondent banks that provide a source of day-to-day liquidity. Also, the Corporation maintains borrowing facilities with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, secured by various mortgage loans.

The Corporation has a line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Discount Window. Management intends to use this line of credit as a contingency funding source. As collateral for the line, the Corporation has pledged available-for-sale securities with a carrying value of $29,641,000 at September 30, 2010.

The Corporation’s outstanding, available, and total credit facilities are presented in the following table.

TABLE XI – CREDIT FACILITIES

	Outstanding				Available				Total Credit
(In Thousands)	Sept. 30,		Dec. 31,		Sept. 30,		Dec. 31,		Sept. 30,		Dec. 31,
	2010		2009		2010		2009		2010		2009
Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh	$	66,149	$	133,602	$	279,971	$	210,954	$	346,120	$	344,556
Federal Reserve Bank Discount Window		0		0		28,219		25,802		28,219		25,802
Other correspondent banks		0		0		25,000		29,722		25,000		29,722
Total credit facilities	$	66,149	$	133,602	$	333,190	$	266,478	$	399,339	$	400,080

At September 30, 2010, the Corporation’s outstanding credit facilities with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh consisted of long-term borrowings. No letters of credit were outstanding.

Additionally, the Corporation uses repurchase agreements placed with brokers to borrow funds secured by investment assets, and uses “RepoSweep” arrangements to borrow funds from commercial banking customers on an overnight basis. If required to raise cash in an emergency situation, the Corporation could sell non-pledged investment securities to meet its obligations. At September 30, 2010, the carrying value of non-pledged available-for-sale securities was $54,311,000.

Management believes the Corporation is well-positioned to meet its short-term and long-term obligations.

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND CAPITAL ADEQUACY

The Corporation and the subsidiary banks are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Details concerning the Corporation’s and the subsidiary banks’ capital ratios at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are presented below. C&N Bank obtained regulatory approval for the merger of First State Bank’s charter at the end of August 2010, which resulted in the two New York State branches becoming branches of C&N Bank. Management believes, as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, that the Corporation and subsidiary banks meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

(Dollars in Thousands)											Minimum
											To Be Well
						Minimum					Capitalized Under
						Capital					Prompt Corrective
	Actual					Requirement					Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
September 30, 2010:
Total capital to risk-weighted assets:
Consolidated	$	124,084		16.77	%	$	59,181		³8	%		n/a		n/a
C&N Bank		113,616		15.48	%		58,699		³8	%	$	73,374		³10	%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets:
Consolidated		115,062		15.55	%		29,591		³4	%		n/a		n/a
C&N Bank		104,986		14.31	%		29,349		³4	%		44,024		³6	%
Tier 1 capital to average assets:
Consolidated		115,062		8.90	%		51,732		³4	%		n/a		n/a
C&N Bank		104,986		8.18	%		51,310		³4	%		64,138		³5	%

December 31, 2009:
Total capital to risk-weighted assets:
Consolidated	$	133,311		17.89	%	$	59,628		³8	%		n/a		n/a
C&N Bank		117,320		16.22	%		57,869		³8	%	$	72,337		³10	%
First State Bank		4,545		24.73	%		1,470		³8	%		1,838		³10	%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets:
Consolidated		124,463		16.70	%		29,814		³4	%		n/a		n/a
C&N Bank		109,112		15.08	%		28,935		³4	%		43,402		³6	%
First State Bank		4,395		23.92	%		735		³4	%		1,103		³6	%
Tier 1 capital to average assets:
Consolidated		124,463		9.86	%		50,513		³4	%		n/a		n/a
C&N Bank		109,112		9.02	%		48,393		³4	%		60,491		³5	%
First State Bank		4,395		9.33	%		1,885		³4	%		2,356		³5	%

In January 2009, the Corporation issued Preferred Stock and a Warrant to purchase up to 194,794 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $20.36 per share to the United States Department of the Treasury under the TARP Program. The Corporation sold the Preferred Stock and Warrant for an aggregate price of $26,440,000. The Preferred Stock paid a cumulative dividend rate of 5% per annum. On August 4, 2010, the Corporation repurchased all of the Preferred Stock. The total payment was $26,730,000, including accrued dividends through that date of $290,000. As a result of repurchasing the Preferred Stock, the Corporation negotiated with the Treasury for repurchase of the Warrant for $400,000 on September 1, 2010.

The capital ratios reflected in the tables above for December 2009 include the benefit of the TARP Preferred Stock and Warrant as components of Tier 1 and total capital. Tier 1 and total capital for both the Corporation and C&N Bank were reduced in the third quarter as a result of repurchasing the Preferred Stock, and the Warrant. Including the effects of the third quarter 2010 reductions in capital from the TARP repurchase, management expects the Corporation and C&N Bank to maintain capital levels that exceed the regulatory standards for well-capitalized institutions for the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future. Planned capital expenditures are not expected to have a significantly detrimental effect on capital ratios.

Future dividend payments will depend upon maintenance of a strong financial condition, future earnings and capital and regulatory requirements. The Corporation and C&N Bank are subject to restrictions on the amount of dividends that may be paid without approval of banking regulatory authorities.

The Corporation’s total stockholders’ equity is affected by fluctuations in the fair values of available-for-sale securities. The difference between amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income tax, is included in “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)” within stockholders’ equity. The balance in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) related to unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income tax, amounted to $4,393,000 at September 30, 2010 and ($522,000) at December 31, 2009. Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income are excluded from earnings and directly increase or decrease stockholders’ equity. If available-for-sale securities are deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, unrealized losses are recorded as a charge against earnings, and amortized cost for the affected securities is reduced. Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements provides additional information concerning management’s evaluation of available-for-sale securities for other-than-temporary impairment at September 30, 2010.

Stockholders’ equity is also affected by the underfunded or overfunded status of defined benefit pension and postretirement plans. The balance in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) related to underfunded defined benefit plans, net of deferred income tax, was ($231,000) at September 30, 2010 and ($369,000) at December 31, 2009.

INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rate was 23.65% of pre-tax income for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 25.57% of pre-tax income for the third quarter 2010. In 2009, the credit for income tax was 35.47% of the pre-tax loss for the first nine months, and 33.95% for the third quarter. A large portion of the 2009 credit for income tax was deferred, and related to securities write-downs that were not currently deductible for income tax reporting purposes. The provision (credit) for income tax for the 9-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 is based on the Corporation’s estimate of the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full year. The Corporation’s effective tax rates differ from the statutory rate of 35% principally because of the effects of tax-exempt interest income. Also, the effective tax rate for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2010 includes the benefit of a $225,000 reduction in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets associated with capital assets in the third quarter 2010, as referred to in the following paragraph.

The Corporation recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities based on differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. At September 30, 2010, the net deferred tax asset was $13,096,000, down from the balance at December 31, 2009 of $22,037,000. The net deferred tax asset balance at September 30, 2010 attributable to realized securities losses was $5,696,000, exclusive of a valuation allowance of $148,000. The deferred tax asset related to realized securities losses at September 30, 2010 was significantly lower than the balance at December 31, 2009 of $16,052,000, exclusive of a valuation allowance of $373,000. The reduction in this deferred tax asset reflects the impact of management’s decision to sell certain trust-preferred and other securities in 2010 for which OTTI charges were recorded for financial statement purposes prior to 2010.

In 2010, the Corporation realized ordinary and capital losses for income tax reporting purposes, including the effects of tax losses from the sales of securities referred to above. Based on management’s calculation of taxable loss in the first nine months of 2010, the Corporation has available at September 30, 2010 estimated unused operating loss carryforwards of $4,668,000, including a capital loss carryforward of $157,000 expiring in 2015, and an estimated ordinary loss carryforward of $4,511,000 expiring in 2030.

The Corporation regularly reviews deferred tax assets for recoverability based on history of earnings, expectations for future earnings and expected timing of reversals of temporary differences. Realization of deferred tax assets ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income, including taxable income in prior carryback years, as well as future taxable income. Of the total deferred tax asset from realized losses on securities, a portion is from securities that, if the Corporation were to sell them, would be classified as capital losses for income tax reporting purposes. The valuation allowance at September 30, 2010 reflects the excess of the tax benefit that would be generated from selling all of the capital assets, over the amount that could be realized from available carryback and offset against capital gains generated in 2007 and 2008. Realization of the remaining $148,000 of tax benefits associated with capital assets is dependent upon realization of future appreciation in capital assets. After adjustment for the valuation allowance on capital assets, management believes the recorded net deferred tax asset at September 30, 2010 is fully realizable; however, if management determines the Corporation will be unable to realize all or part of the net deferred tax asset, the Corporation would adjust the deferred tax asset, which would negatively impact earnings.

Additional information related to income taxes is presented in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements.

INFLATION

The Corporation is significantly affected by the Federal Reserve Board’s efforts to control inflation through changes in short-term interest rates. Beginning in September 2007, in response to concerns about weakness in the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve lowered the fed funds target rate numerous times; in December 2008, it took the unusual step of establishing a target range of 0% to 0.25%, which it has maintained through the first nine months of 2010. Also, the Federal Reserve has injected massive amounts of liquidity into the nation’s monetary system through a variety of programs. The Federal Reserve has purchased large amounts of securities in an effort to keep interest rates low and stimulate economic growth. Further, the Federal Reserve expressed its concern that deflation is currently more of a concern than inflation.

Despite the current low short-term rate environment and liquidity injections, inflation statistics indicate that the overall rate of inflation is minimal. Although management cannot predict future changes in the rates of inflation, management monitors the impact of economic trends, including any indicators of inflationary pressures, in managing interest rate and other financial risks.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Since January 1, 2010, the FASB has issued additional FASB Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). This section provides a summary description of recent ASUs that have significant implications (elected or required) within the consolidated financial statements, or that management expects may have a significant impact on financial statements issued in the near future.

In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) – Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. ASU 2010-06 revises two disclosure requirements concerning fair value measurements and clarifies two others. It requires separate presentation of significant transfers into and out of Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy and disclosure of the reasons for such transfers. It will also require the presentation of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements within Level 3 on a gross basis rather than a net basis. The amendments also clarify that disclosures should be disaggregated by class of asset or liability and that disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques should be provided for both recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements. The Corporation’s disclosures about fair value measurements are presented in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements. These new disclosure requirements were adopted by the Corporation during the current period, with the exception of the requirement concerning gross presentation of Level 3 activity, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. With respect to the portions of this ASU that were adopted during the current period, the adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on the Corporation’s financial position, results of operations or disclosures. Management does not believe that the adoption of the remaining portion of this ASU will have a significant impact on the Corporation’s ongoing financial position, results of operation or disclosures.

The FASB issued ASU 2010-10, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments for Certain Investment Funds. The amendments in the ASU defer the effective date of certain amendments to the consolidation requirements of Topic 810, Consolidation, resulting from the issuance of FASB Accounting Standard No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation 46(R). Specifically, the amendments to the consolidation requirements of Topic 810 resulting from the issuance of Statement 167 are deferred for a reporting entity’s interest in an entity:

That has all the attributes of an investment company; or

For which it is industry practice to apply measurement principles for financial reporting purposes that are consistent with those followed by investment companies.

ASU 2010-10 does not defer the disclosure requirements in the Statement 167 amendments to Topic 810. The amendments in this ASU are effective for the Corporation’s 2010 annual reporting period, and for all interim periods within the first annual reporting period. The provisions of this ASU have no material impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASU 2010-11, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Scope Exception Related to Embedded Credit Derivatives clarifies the type of embedded credit derivative that is exempt from embedded derivative bifurcation requirements. Specifically, only one form of embedded credit derivative qualifies for the exemption - one that is related only to the subordination of one financial instrument to another. As a result, entities that have contracts containing an embedded credit derivative feature in a form other than such subordination may need to separately account for the embedded credit derivative feature. The amendments of ASU 2010-11 are effective for each reporting entity at the beginning of its first fiscal quarter beginning after June 15, 2010. Currently, the provisions of this ASU have no material impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-18, Receivables (Topic 310): Effect of a Loan Modification When the Loan Is Part of a Pool That Is Accounted for as a Single Asset, which codifies the consensus reached in EITF Issue No. 09-I, “Effect of a Loan Modification When the Loan Is Part of a Pool That Is Accounted for as a Single Asset.” The amendments to the Codification provide that modifications of loans that are accounted for within a pool under Subtopic 310-30 do not result in the removal of those loans from the pool even if the modification of those loans would otherwise be considered a troubled debt restructuring. An entity will continue to be required to consider whether the pool of assets in which the loan is included is impaired if expected cash flows for the pool change. ASU 2010-18 does not affect the accounting for loans under the scope of Subtopic 310-30 that are not accounted for within pools. Loans accounted for individually under Subtopic 310-30 continue to be subject to the troubled debt restructuring accounting provisions within Subtopic 310-40.

ASU 2010-18 is effective prospectively for modifications of loans accounted for within pools under Subtopic 310-30 occurring in the first interim or annual period ending on or after July 15, 2010. Early application is permitted. Upon initial adoption of ASU 2010-18, an entity may make a one-time election to terminate accounting for loans as a pool under Subtopic 310-30. This election may be applied on a pool-by-pool basis and does not preclude an entity from applying pool accounting to subsequent acquisitions of loans with credit deterioration. Management does not believe that the adoption of this ASU will have a significant impact on the Corporation’s ongoing financial position, results of operation or disclosures.

Issued in July 2010, ASU 2010-20, Receivables (Topic 310): Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses, is expected by the FASB to help investors assess the credit risk of a company’s receivables portfolio and the adequacy of its allowance for credit losses held against the portfolios by expanding credit risk disclosures. The ASU requires more information about the credit quality of financing receivables in the disclosures to financial statements, such as aging information and credit quality indicators. Both new and existing disclosures must be disaggregated by portfolio segment or class. The disaggregation of information is based on how a company develops its allowance for credit losses and how it manages its credit exposure.

The amendments in this Update apply to all public and nonpublic entities with financing receivables. Financing receivables include loans and trade accounts receivable. However, short-term trade accounts receivable, receivables measured at fair value or lower of cost or fair value, and debt securities are exempt from these disclosure amendments. For public companies, the amendments that require disclosures as of the end of a reporting period are effective for periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. The amendments that require disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010. Management believes adoption of this ASU will result in additional detailed disclosures concerning the allowance for loan losses, effective with the December 31, 2010 financial statements.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

MARKET RISK

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices of the Corporation’s financial instruments. In addition to the effects of interest rates, the market prices of the Corporation’s debt securities within the available-for-sale securities portfolio are affected by fluctuations in the risk premiums (amounts of spread over risk-free rates) demanded by investors.

Management cannot control changes in market prices of securities based on fluctuations in the risk premiums demanded by investors, nor can management control the volume of deferrals or defaults by other entities on trust-preferred securities. However, management attempts to limit the risk that economic conditions would force the Corporation to sell securities for realized losses by maintaining a strong capital position (discussed in the “Stockholders’ Equity and Capital Adequacy” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis) and ample sources of liquidity (discussed in the “Liquidity” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis).

The Corporation’s two major categories of market risk are interest rate risk and equity securities risk, which are discussed in the following sections.

INTEREST RATE RISK

Business risk arising from changes in interest rates is an inherent factor in operating a bank. The Corporation’s assets are predominantly long-term, fixed rate loans and debt securities. Funding for these assets comes principally from shorter-term deposits and borrowed funds. Accordingly, there is an inherent risk of lower future earnings or decline in fair value of the Corporation’s financial instruments when interest rates change.

The Corporation uses a simulation model to calculate the potential effects of interest rate fluctuations on net interest income and the market value of portfolio equity. For purposes of these calculations, the market value of portfolio equity includes the fair values of financial instruments, such as securities, loans, deposits and borrowed funds, and the book values of nonfinancial assets and liabilities, such as premises and equipment and accrued expenses. The model measures and projects potential changes in net interest income, and calculates the discounted present value of anticipated cash flows of financial instruments, assuming an immediate increase or decrease in interest rates. Management ordinarily runs a variety of scenarios within a range of plus or minus 50-300 basis points of current rates.

The Corporation’s Board of Directors has established policy guidelines for acceptable levels of interest rate risk, based on an immediate increase or decrease in interest rates. The policy provides limits at +/- 100, 200 and 300 basis points from current rates for fluctuations in net interest income from the baseline (flat rates) one-year scenario. The policy also limits acceptable market value variances from the baseline values based on current rates.

Table XII, which follows this discussion, is based on the results of the simulation model as of August 31, 2010 and November 30, 2009. The 2009 figures include a pro forma adjustment to increase equity by $21,410,000, which represents the proceeds received from the Corporation’s sale of common stock in December 2009 net of issuance costs. The table also includes pro forma adjustments to reflect the Corporation’s December 2009 purchases of several investment securities. The securities purchased totaled approximately $22,382,000 and included obligations of U.S. Government agencies and a collateralized mortgage obligation issued by a U.S. Government agency.

As indicated in the table, the Corporation is liability sensitive, and therefore net interest income and market value generally increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise. The table shows that as of August 31, 2010, the changes in net interest income and changes in market value were within the policy limits in all scenarios except an immediate rate decrease of 300 basis points, which management considers to be highly unrealistic. As of November 30, 2009, the changes in net interest income and changes in market value were within the policy limits in all scenarios.

In December 2007, the Corporation entered into repurchase agreements (borrowings) totaling $80 million to fund the purchase of investment securities. The borrowings include embedded caps providing that, if 3-month LIBOR were to exceed 5.15%, the interest rate payable on the repurchase agreements would fall, down to a minimum of 0%, based on parameters included in the repurchase agreements. The embedded cap on one of the $40 million borrowings expires in December 2010, and the embedded cap on the other $40 million borrowing expires in December 2012. Three-month LIBOR has not exceeded 5.15% since the embedded caps were acquired; therefore, they have not affected interest expense to date. The 3-month LIBOR was 0.30% at August 31, 2010 and 0.26% at November 30, 2009. Since the embedded caps are effective only when 3-month LIBOR exceeds 5.15%, the Corporation would be unable to realize an interest expense reduction in any of the scenarios shown in Table XII at August 2010 or November 2009.

The model makes estimates, at each level of interest rate change, regarding cash flows from principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities and call activity on other investment securities. Actual results could vary significantly from these estimates, which could result in significant differences in the calculations of projected changes in net interest margin and market value of portfolio equity. Also, the model does not make estimates related to changes in the composition of the deposit portfolio that could occur due to rate competition, and the table does not necessarily reflect changes that management would make to realign the portfolio as a result of changes in interest rates.

TABLE XII - THE EFFECT OF HYPOTHETICAL CHANGES IN INTEREST RATES

August 31, 2010 Data
(In Thousands)	Period Ending August 31, 2011
	Interest		Interest			Net Interest			NII			NII
Basis Point Change in Rates	Income		Expense			Income (NII)			% Change			Risk Limit

+300	$	66,608	$	28,640		$	37,968			-9.9	%		20.0	%
+200		64,011		24,373			39,638			-5.9	%		15.0	%
+100		61,176		20,148			41,028			-2.6	%		10.0	%
0		58,067		15,924			42,143			0.0	%		0.0	%
-100		55,271		14,856			40,415			-4.1	%		10.0	%
-200		53,339		14,662			38,677			-8.2	%		15.0	%
-300		52,771		14,662			38,109			-9.6	%		20.0	%

	Market Value of Portfolio Equity
	at August 31, 2010
	Present		Present			Present
	Value		Value			Value
Basis Point Change in Rates	Equity		% Change			Risk Limit

+300	$	88,204		-30.1	%		45.0	%
+200		102,205		-18.9	%		35.0	%
+100		114,823		-8.9	%		25.0	%
0		126,100		0.0	%		0.0	%
-100		135,181		7.2	%		25.0	%
-200		159,484		26.5	%		35.0	%
-300		189,001		49.9	%		45.0	%

November 30, 2009 Data
(In Thousands)	Period Ending November 30, 2010
	Interest		Interest			Net Interest			NII			NII
Basis Point Change in Rates	Income		Expense			Income (NII)			% Change			Risk Limit

+300	$	70,171	$	34,669		$	35,502			-12.0	%		20.0	%
+200		67,254		29,536			37,718			-6.5	%		15.0	%
+100		64,419		24,412			40,007			-0.8	%		10.0	%
0		61,041		20,700			40,341			0.0	%		0.0	%
-100		57,581		19,579			38,002			-5.8	%		10.0	%
-200		55,240		19,215			36,025			-10.7	%		15.0	%
-300		54,360		19,008			35,352			-12.4	%		20.0	%

	Market Value of Portfolio Equity
	at November 30, 2009
	Present		Present			Present
	Value		Value			Value
Basis Point Change in Rates	Equity		% Change			Risk Limit

+300	$	98,045		-28.8	%		45.0	%
+200		116,071		-15.8	%		35.0	%
+100		131,202		-4.8	%		25.0	%
0		137,770		0.0	%		0.0	%
-100		137,307		-0.3	%		25.0	%
-200		146,347		6.2	%		35.0	%
-300		172,390		25.1	%		45.0	%

EQUITY SECURITIES RISK

The Corporation’s equity securities portfolio consists of investments in stock of banks and bank holding companies. Investments in bank stocks are subject to risk factors that affect the banking industry in general, including credit risk, competition from non-bank entities, interest rate risk and other factors, which could result in a decline in market prices. Also, losses could occur in individual stocks held by the Corporation because of specific circumstances related to each bank. As discussed further in Note 5 of the consolidated financial statements, the Corporation recognized no OTTI charges on bank stocks during the third quarter 2010 but has recognized OTTI charges on bank stocks totaling $10,000 in the first nine months of 2010.

Equity securities held as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are presented in Table XIII. Table XIII presents quantitative data concerning the effects of a decline in fair value of the Corporation’s equity securities of 10% or 20%. The data in Table XIII does not reflect the effects of any appreciation in value that may occur, nor does it present the Corporation’s maximum exposure to loss on equity securities, which would be 100% of their fair value as of September 30, 2010.

TABLE XIII - EQUITY SECURITIES RISK
(In Thousands)					Hypothetical			Hypothetical
					10%			20%
					Decline In			Decline In
			Fair		Market			Market
At September 30, 2010	Cost		Value		Value			Value
Banks and bank holding companies	$	4,027	$	4,961	$	(496	)	$	(992	)

					Hypothetical			Hypothetical
					10%			20%
					Decline In			Decline In
			Fair		Market			Market
At December 31, 2009	Cost		Value		Value			Value
Banks and bank holding companies	$	5,367	$	6,662	$	(666	)	$	(1,332	)

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Corporation’s management, under the supervision of and with the participation of the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has carried out an evaluation of the design and effectiveness of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that all material information required to be disclosed in reports the Corporation files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

There were no significant changes in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

The Corporation and C&N Bank are involved in various legal proceedings incidental to their business. Management believes the aggregate liability, if any, resulting from such pending and threatened legal proceedings will not have a material, adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition or results of operations.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

Except as described herein, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1A of the Corporation’s Form 10-K filed March 1, 2010.

Participation in the TARP Capital Purchase Program - On August 4, 2010, the Corporation repurchased all of the Preferred Stock issued to the United States Department of the Treasury under the TARP Capital Purchase Program. As a result of repurchasing all of the Preferred Stock, the Corporation is no longer subject to limitations and requirements of the TARP Program, including certain limits on executive compensation, the amounts of dividends that could be paid on common stock without prior consent of the Treasury and on repurchases of common stock without prior consent of the Treasury.

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) - On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed the Act into law. The Act contains numerous and wide-ranging changes to the structure of the U.S. financial system. Portions of the Act are effective at different times, and many of the provisions require follow-on, more detailed rulemaking by regulators. Consequently, the Act’s impact on the financial system in general and the Corporation in particular cannot be predicted at this time. Some of the Act’s provisions management believes may impact the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations over the next few years are as follows:

requires the establishment of minimum leverage and risk-based capital requirements applicable to bank holding companies that are not less than those currently applicable to insured depository institutions (currently 5%, 6% and 10% to be “well capitalized”, and 4%, 4% and 8% to be “adequately capitalized”)

alters the FDIC’s base for determining deposit insurance assessments by requiring the assessments be determined based on “average consolidated total assets” less the institution’s “average tangible equity,” rather than on a bank’s deposits

increases the FDIC’s minimum reserve ratio for the deposit insurance fund from 1.15% to 1.35% of estimated deposits with no upward limit. The FDIC is required to “offset the effect” of the increased minimum reserve ratio on institutions with less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets. The intent appears to be to require the FDIC to impose higher premiums on larger banks in order to get from the old minimum of 1.15% to the new 1.35%, but given the current reserve ratio of negative 0.38%, all institutions can expect assessments to remain significant for the foreseeable future. The Act allows the FDIC until September 30, 2020 to reach 1.35%.

eliminates the prohibition against paying interest on commercial checking accounts, effective one year after enactment

requires the Federal Reserve, within nine months of enactment, to prescribe regulations to establish standards for determining that interchange transaction fees meet the new statutory standard of reasonable and proportional to the cost, which may lead to reductions in the Corporation’s non-interest revenue from interchange fees

The Act has other significant features, some of which are as follows: (i) makes permanent the 2008 increase in the maximum deposit insurance amount to $250,000, and extends until December 31, 2012 full deposit insurance coverage for qualifying noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, (ii) within the Act is the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act, a broad piece of legislation intended to curtail abusive residential mortgage lending practices that contributed to the mortgage/housing crisis, (iii) requires the formation of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection as a new, independent bureau within the Federal Reserve, with very broad rulemaking and supervisory authority with respect to federal consumer financial laws, (iv) establishes the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to serve as an early warning system identifying risks in firms and market activities, to enhance oversight of the financial system as a whole and to harmonize prudential standards across financial regulatory agencies, and (v) establishes several requirements related to executive compensation and corporate governance.

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

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. Removed and Reserved

Item 5. Other Information

None

Item 6. Exhibits

2. Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement,		Not applicable
liquidation or succession

3. (i) Articles of Incorporation		Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of
		the Corporation's Form 8-K filed
		September 21, 2009

3. (ii) By-laws		Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the
		Corporation's Form 8-K filed September 21, 2009

4. Instruments defining the rights of security holders,
including indentures
4.1 Certificate of Designation establishing the Series A		Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the
Preferred Stock		Corporation's Form 8-K filed September 21, 2009

4.3 Form of Warrant to Purchase Common Stock		Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the
		Corporation's Form 8-K filed January 22, 2009

10. Material contracts:
10.1 Repurchase Agreement, dated August 4, 2010, between		Incorporated by reference to the Exhibit 10.1 of
the United States Department of Treasury and Citizens &		the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed August 4, 2010
Northern Corporation for the redemption of the Corporation’s Series A Preferred Stock

11. Statement re: computation of per share earnings		Information concerning the computation of
		earnings per share is provided in Note 2
		to the Consolidated Financial Statements,
		which is included in Part I, Item 1 of Form 10-Q

15. Letter re: unaudited interim financial information		Not applicable

18. Letter re: change in accounting principles		Not applicable

19. Report furnished to security holders		Not applicable

22. Published report regarding matters submitted to
vote of security holders		Not applicable

23. Consents of experts and counsel		Not applicable

24. Power of attorney		Not applicable

31. Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certifications:
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer		Filed herewith
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer		Filed herewith

32. Section 1350 certifications		Filed herewith

99. Additional exhibits		Not applicable

100. XBRL-related documents		Not applicable

Signatures

SIGNATURES

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

	CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION

November 8, 2010	By:	/s/ Charles H. Updegraff, Jr.
Date		President and Chief Executive Officer

November 8, 2010	By:	/s/ Mark A. Hughes
Date		Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

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