UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: MARCH 31, 2005 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: 0-20914 ------- OHIO VALLEY BANC CORP ---------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio ------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 31-1359191 ---------- (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 420 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 ---------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (740) 446-2631 Not Applicable ------------------------ Former name, former address and formal fiscal year, if changed since last report Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. X Yes No Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). X Yes No The number of common shares of the Registrant outstanding as of April 29, 2005 was 3,430,859 OHIO VALLEY BANC CORP FORM 10-Q QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 ================================================================================ PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION 3 Item 1 - Financial Statements (Unaudited) 3 Consolidated Balance Sheets 3 Consolidated Statements Of Income 4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity 5 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 6 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 7 Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 12 Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk 19 Item 4 - Controls and Procedures 20 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION 21 Item 1 - Legal Proceedings 21 Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 21 Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities 22 Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 22 Item 5 - Other Information 22 Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 22 SIGNATURES 23 2 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OHIO VALLEY BANC CORP CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) ================================================================================ March 31, December 31, 2005 2004 ------------ ------------ ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,523 $ 16,279 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks 516 525 Securities available-for-sale 70,820 74,155 Securities held-to-maturity (estimated fair value: 2005 - $12,277; 2004 - $12,534) 11,801 11,994 Total loans 589,973 600,574 Less: Allowance for loan losses (7,162) (7,177) ------------ ------------ Net loans 582,811 593,397 Premises and equipment, net 8,962 8,860 Accrued income receivable 2,791 2,643 Goodwill 1,267 1,267 Bank owned life insurance 14,105 13,988 Other assets 6,613 6,012 ------------ ------------ Total assets $ 715,209 $ 729,120 ============ ============ LIABILITIES Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 66,810 $ 69,936 Interest-bearing deposits 466,765 465,217 ------------ ------------ Total deposits 533,575 535,153 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 22,829 39,753 Other borrowed funds 79,969 76,550 Subordinated debentures 13,500 13,500 Accrued liabilities 8,409 7,585 ----------- ------------ Total liabilities 658,282 672,541 ----------- ------------ SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock ($1.00 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 2005 - 3,689,829 shares issued, 2004 - 3,689,828 shares issued) 3,690 3,690 Additional paid-in capital 31,931 31,931 Retained earnings 29,383 28,465 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (789) (219) Treasury stock, at cost (2005 and 2004 - 258,970 shares) (7,288) (7,288) ----------- ------------ Total shareholders' equity 56,927 56,579 ----------- ------------ Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 715,209 $ 729,120 =========== ============ ================================================================================ See notes to consolidated financial statements. 3 OHIO VALLEY BANC CORP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) (dollars in thousands, except per share data) ================================================================================ Three months ended March 31, 2005 2004 ------------- ------------- Interest and dividend income: Loans, including fees $ 10,081 $ 9,959 Securities: Taxable 682 734 Tax exempt 123 145 Dividends 60 52 Other Interest 6 1 ------------- ------------- 10,952 10,891 Interest expense: Deposits 2,858 2,741 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 111 42 Other borrowed funds 882 950 Subordinated debentures 264 235 ------------- ------------- 4,115 3,968 ------------- ------------- Net interest income 6,837 6,923 Provision for loan losses 317 768 ------------- ------------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 6,520 6,155 Noninterest income: Service charges on deposit accounts 705 759 Trust fees 53 52 Income from bank owned insurance 148 163 Gain on sale of loans 28 6 Other 319 326 ------------- ------------- 1,253 1,306 Noninterest expense: Salaries and employee benefits 3,182 3,040 Occupancy 334 328 Furniture and equipment 295 283 Data processing 164 178 Other 1,509 1,358 ------------- ------------- 5,484 5,187 ------------- ------------- Income before income taxes 2,289 2,274 Provision for income taxes 719 708 ------------- ------------- NET INCOME $ 1,570 $ 1,566 ============= ============= Earnings per share (1) $ 0.37 $ 0.36 ============= ============= (1) Adjusted for a 25% stock split declared on April 13, 2005 to be distributed on May 10, 2005 to shareholders of record as of April 25, 2005. ================================================================================ See notes to consolidated financial statements. 4 OHIO VALLEY BANC CORP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) ================================================================================ Three months ended March 31, 2005 2004 ------------ ------------ Balance at beginning of period $ 56,579 $ 54,408 Comprehensive income: Net income 1,570 1,566 Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities (864) 109 Income tax effect 294 (37) ------------ ------------ Total comprehensive income 1,000 1,638 Proceeds from issuance of common stock through dividend reinvestment plan ---- 263 Cash dividends (652) (630) Shares acquired for treasury ---- (1,203) ------------ ------------ Balance at end of period $ 56,927 $ 54,476 ============ ============ Cash dividends per share (1) $ 0.15 $ 0.14 ============ ============ Shares from common stock issued through dividend reinvestment plan 1 9,144 ============ ============ Shares acquired for treasury ---- 40,484 ============ ============ (1) Adjusted for a 25% stock split declared on April 13, 2005 to be distributed on May 10, 2005 to shareholders of record as of April 25, 2005. ================================================================================ See notes to the consolidated financial statements. 5 OHIO VALLEY BANC CORP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (dollars in thousands, except per share data) ================================================================================ Three months ended March 31, 2005 2004 ------------ ------------ Net cash from operating activities: $ 2,398 $ 2,731 Investing activities: Proceeds from maturities of securities available-for-sale 5,540 6,285 Purchases of securities available- for-sale (3,037) (3,068) Proceeds from maturities of securities held-to-maturity 189 236 Change in interest-bearing deposits in other banks 9 2 Net change in loans 10,269 (11,207) Purchases of premises and equipment (389) (239) ------------ ------------ Net cash from (used) in investing activities 12,581 (7,991) Financing activities: Change in deposits (1,578) 22,577 Cash dividends (652) (630) Proceeds from issuance of common stock ---- 263 Purchases of treasury stock ---- (1,203) Change in securities sold under agreements to repurchase (16,924) 67 Proceeds from FHLB borrowings 5,000 3,000 Repayment of FHLB borrowings (4,259) (5,615) Change in other short-term borrowings 2,678 (15,352) ------------ ------------ Net cash from (used) in financing activities (15,735) 3,107 ------------ ------------ Change in cash and cash equivalents (756) (2,153) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 16,279 17,753 ------------ ------------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 15,523 $ 15,600 ============ ============ SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE - ----------------------- Cash paid for interest $ 4,427 $ 4,524 Cash paid for income taxes 425 207 Non-cash tranfers from loans to other real estate owned ---- 50 ================================================================================ See notes to consolidated financial statements. 6 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except per share data) ================================================================================ NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (the "Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, The Ohio Valley Bank Company (the "Bank"), Loan Central, Inc., a consumer finance company, and Ohio Valley Financial Services Agency, LLC, an insurance agency. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These interim financial statements are prepared without audit and reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of the Company at March 31, 2005, and its results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the three months ending March 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be anticipated for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2005. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not purport to contain all the necessary financial disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP) that might otherwise be necessary in the circumstances. The Annual Report of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2004 contains consolidated financial statements and related notes which should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The accounting and reporting policies followed by the Company conform to US GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The allowance for loan losses is particularly subject to change. The majority of the Company's income is derived from commercial and retail lending activities. Management considers the Company to operate in one segment, banking. INCOME TAX Income tax expense is the sum of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. CASH FLOW For consolidated financial statement classification and cash flow reporting purposes, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, noninterest-bearing deposits with banks and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are purchased and sold for one-day periods. The Company reports net cash flows for customer loan transactions, deposit transactions, short-term borrowings and interest-bearing deposits with other financial institutions. ================================================================================ 7 EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Weighted average shares outstanding were 3,430,859 and 3,500,359 for the three months ending March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. STOCK SPLITS On April 13, 2005, the Company's Board of Directors declared a five-for-four stock split, effected in the form of a stock dividend, on the shares of the Company's common stock. Each shareholder of record on April 25, 2005, will receive an additional share of common stock for every four shares of common stock then held. The stock will be issued on May 10, 2005. The stock split will be recorded by transferring from retained earnings an amount equal to the stated value of the shares issued. The Company will retain the current par value of $1.00 per share for all shares of common stock. Earnings and cash dividends per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effect of the stock split. LOANS Loans are reported at the principal balance outstanding, net of unearned interest, deferred loan fees and costs, and an allowance for loan losses. Interest income on loans is reported on an accrual basis using the interest method and includes amortization of net deferred loan fees and costs over the loan term. Interest income on loans is not reported when full loan repayment is in doubt, typically when the loan is impaired or payments are past due over 90 days. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses, increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by charge-offs less recoveries. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management confirms that a loan balance is uncollectible. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management's judgment, should be charged-off. The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired or loans otherwise classified as substandard or doubtful. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current factors. A loan is impaired when full payment under the loan terms is not expected. Commercial and commercial real estate loans are individually evaluated for impairment. Impaired loans are carried at the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or at the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as consumer and residential real estate loans, are collectively evaluated for impairment, and accordingly, they are not separately identified for impairment disclosures. ================================================================================ 8 ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In March 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ratified the consensus reached by the Emerging Issues Task Force in Issue 03-1, "The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments" ("EITF 03-1"). The basic model developed to evaluate whether an investment within scope of EITF 03-1 is other-than-temporarily impaired involves a three-step process including determining whether an investment is impaired (fair value less amortized cost), evaluating whether the impairment is other-than-temporary and, if other-than-temporary, requiring recognition of an impairment equal to the difference between the investment's cost and fair value. In September 2004, the FASB issued Staff Position ("FSP") No. 03-1-1 which delayed the effective date for the measurement and recognition guidance contained in paragraphs 10-20 of EITF 03-1. The delay of the effective date for paragraphs 10-20 will be superseded concurrent with the final issuance of proposed FSP EITF Issue 03-1-a, "Implication Guidance for the Application of Paragraph 16 of EITF 03-1, 'The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments.'" The amount of other-than-temporary impairment to be recognized, if any, will be dependent on market conditions, management's intent and ability to hold investments until a forecasted recovery, and the finalization of this proposed guidance by the FASB. This guidance has not had a material impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows In December 2003, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued AICPA Statement of Position No. 03-3, "Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer" ("SOP 03-3"), to address accounting for differences between the contractual cash flows of certain loans and debt securities and the cash flows expected to be collected when loans or debt securities are acquired in a transfer and those cash flow differences are attributable, at least in part, to credit quality. As such, SOP 03-3 applies to such loans and debt securities purchased or acquired in purchase business combinations and do not apply to originated loans. The application of SOP 03-3 limits the interest income, including accretion of purchase price discounts that may be recognized for certain loans and debt securities. Additionally, SOP 03-3 requires that the excess of contractual cash flows over cash flows expected to be collected (nonaccretable difference) not be recognized as an adjustment of yield or valuation allowance, such as the allowance for loan and lease losses. Subsequent to the initial investment, increases in expected cash flows generally should be recognized prospectively through adjustment of the yield on the loan or debt security over its remaining life. Decreases in expected cash flows should be recognized as impairment. SOP 03-3 is effective for loans and debt securities acquired in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2004. This guidance has not had a material impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. NOTE 2 - LOANS Total loans as presented on the balance sheet are comprised of the following classifications: March 31, December 31, 2005 2004 ---------------- ---------------- Real estate loans $ 223,500 $ 227,234 Commercial and industrial loans 221,536 226,058 Consumer loans 144,738 146,965 Other loans 199 317 ---------------- ---------------- $ 589,973 $ 600,574 ================ ================ At March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, loans on nonaccrual status were approximately $1,149 and $1,618, respectively. Loans past due more than 90 days and still accruing at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 were $1,244 and $1,402, respectively. ================================================================================ 9 NOTE 3 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES Following is an analysis of changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31: 2005 2004 ---------------- ---------------- Balance - January 1, $ 7,177 $ 7,593 Loans charged off: Real estate 161 106 Commercial 679 224 Consumer 491 447 ---------------- ---------------- Total loans charged off 1,331 777 Recoveries of loans: Real estate 43 120 Commercial 701 95 Consumer 255 241 ---------------- ---------------- Total recoveries 999 456 ---------------- ---------------- Net loan charge-offs (332) (321) Provision charged to operations 317 768 ---------------- ---------------- Balance - March 31, $ 7,162 $ 8,040 ================ ================ Information regarding impaired loans is as follows: March 31, December 31, 2005 2004 -------------- --------------- Balance of impaired loans $ 4,874 $ 5,573 ============== =============== Less portion for which no specific allowance is allocated $ ---- $ 619 ============== =============== Portion of impaired loan balance for which a specific allowance for credit losses is allocated $ 4,874 $ 4,954 ============== =============== Portion of allowance for loan losses specifically allocated for the impaired loan balance $ 2,024 $ 1,986 ============== =============== Average investment in impaired loans year-to-date $ 4,914 $ 5,711 ============== =============== Interest on impaired loans was not material for the periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004. NOTE 4 - CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK The Company, through its subsidiaries, grants residential, consumer, and commercial loans to customers located primarily in the central and southeastern areas of Ohio as well as the western counties of West Virginia. Approximately 3.40% of total loans were unsecured at March 31, 2005 as compared to 3.36% at December 31, 2004. ================================================================================ 10 The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments primarily include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and financial guarantees. The contract amounts of these instruments are not included in the consolidated financial statements. At March 31, 2005, the contract amounts of these instruments totaled approximately $54,972 as compared to $61,667 at December 31, 2004. Since many of these instruments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total contract amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. NOTE 5 - OTHER BORROWED FUNDS Other borrowed funds at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 are comprised of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Cincinnati, promissory notes and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Notes. FHLB Borrowings Promissory Notes FRB Notes Totals --------------- ---------------- --------- ---------- 2005 $ 70,038 $ 7,566 $ 2,365 $ 79,969 2004 $ 67,222 $ 5,355 $ 3,973 $ 76,550 Pursuant to collateral agreements with the FHLB, advances are secured by $205,564 in qualifying first mortgage loans and $5,481 in FHLB stock at March 31, 2005. Fixed rate FHLB advances of $67,763 mature through 2010 and have interest rates ranging from 2.54% to 6.62%. In addition, variable rate FHLB borrowings totaling $2,275 mature in 2005 with an interest rate of 2.97%. At March 31, 2005, the Company had a cash management line of credit enabling it to borrow up to $35,000 from the FHLB. All cash management advances have an original maturity of 90 days. The line of credit must be renewed on an annual basis. There were $32,275 available on this line of credit at March 31, 2005. Based on the Company's current FHLB stock ownership, total assets and pledgeable residential first mortgage loans, the Company had the ability to obtain borrowings up to a maximum of $152,270 at March 31, 2005. Promissory notes, issued primarily by the parent company, have fixed rates of 2.00% to 4.50% and are due at various dates through a final maturity date of February 9, 2006. FRB notes consist of the collection of tax payments from Bank customers under the Treasury Tax and Loan program. These funds have a variable interest rate and are callable on demand by the U.S. Treasusry. At March 31, 2005, the interest rate for the Company's FRB notes was 2.55%. Letters of credit issued on the Bank's behalf by the FHLB to collateralize certain public unit deposits as required by law totaled $36,000 at March 31, 2005 and $29,500 at December 31, 2004. Various investment securites from the Bank used to collateralize FRB notes totaled $6,070 at March 31, 2005 and $6,060 at December 31, 2004. 11 At March 31, 2005, scheduled principal payments through December 31 over the next five years are as follows: FHLB Borrowings Promissory Notes FRB Notes Totals --------------- ---------------- --------- ---------- 2005 $ 15,696 $ 7,109 $ 2,365 $ 25,170 2006 22,107 457 ---- 22,564 2007 8,061 ---- ---- 8,061 2008 14,010 ---- ---- 14,010 2009 3,007 ---- ---- 3,007 Thereafter 7,157 ---- ---- 7,157 ---------------- ---------------- ---------- ---------- $ 70,038 $ 7,566 $ 2,365 $ 79,969 ================ ================ ========== ========== ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion focuses on the consolidated financial condition of the Company and its subsidiaries at March 31, 2005 compared to December 31, 2004, and the consolidated results of operations for the quarterly period ending March 31, 2005 compared to the same period in 2004. The purpose of this discussion is to provide the reader a more thorough understanding of the consolidated financial statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the interim consolidated financial statements and the footnotes included in this Form 10-Q. The Company is not aware of any trends, events or uncertainties that will have or are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the liquidity, capital resources or operations except as discussed herein. Also, the Company is not aware of any current recommendations by regulatory authorities which would have such effect if implemented. Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 --------------------------------------- Introduction The consolidated total assets of the Company decreased $13,911 or 1.9% during the first three months of 2005 to finish at $715,209. This decrease in assets was primarily due to a decrease in the Company's loan portfolio and available-for-sale securities, which are down $10,601 and $3,335, respectively, from year-end 2004. The excess funds that were generated as a result of declining loan balances were used to support the decline in the Company's securities sold under agreements to repurchase ("repurchase agreements"), which decreased by $16,924 from year-end 2004. In addition, other borrowed funds increased $3,419 during the first three months of 2005. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers cash and cash equivalents to consist of cash and balances due from banks and federal funds sold. The amounts of cash and cash equivalents fluctuate on a daily basis due to customer activity and liquidity needs. At March 31, 2005, cash and cash equivalents totaled $15,523, down 4.6% compared to $16,279 at December 31, 2004. This decrease was primarily attributable to fewer items in the process of collection at March 31, 2005. Management believes that 12 the current balance of cash and cash equivalents, although down from year-end 2004, remains at a level that will meet cash obligations and provide adequate liquidity. Further information regarding the Company's liquidity can be found under the caption "Liquidity" in this management's discussion and analysis. Investments During the first three months of 2005, investment securities decreased $3,528 or 4.1% driven by a decrease in U.S. government agency securities of $3,781 or 18.8% as compared to year-end 2004. The Company's demand for U.S. government agency securities has primarily been to satisfy pledging requirements for repurchase agreements and public fund deposits. In the first quarter of 2005, the Company's repurchase agreements decreased 42.6%, lowering the need to secure these balances and producing the slight runoff in U.S. government agency securities. While the Company's focus is to generate interest revenue primarily though loan growth, management will continue to invest excess funds in securities when opportunities arise. Mortgage-backed securities continue to make up the largest portion of the Company's investment portfolio, finishing at $49,115, or 59.4% of total investments at March 31, 2005. Mortgage-backed securities provide increased cash flows due to the more rapid repayment of principal as compared to other investment security types which deliver proceeds upon maturity or call date. Loans During the first three months of 2005, total loans were down $10,601 or 1.8% from year-end 2004, due to economic factors and lower loan demand. Total loan declines were led by commercial loans, which were down $4,522 or 2.0% from year-end 2004 to reach $221,536. While the general demand for commercial loan opportunities has declined in the first quarter of 2005, the Company also experienced several loan payoffs from commercial business customers due to the challenged economy, especially in Ohio. The primary market areas for the Company's commercial loans are in the areas of Gallia, Jackson and Franklin counties in Ohio, which accounted for 53.1% of total originations for the first quarter of 2005 and the growing West Virginia markets, which accounted for 20.5% of total originations for the same time period. Commercial loan volume in 2005 will continue to be dependent upon economic conditions as well as general demand for loans in the Company's market area. During the first three months of 2005, total real estate loans decreased $3,734 or 1.6% from year-end 2004 to reach $223,500. This reduction in loans was mostly impacted by the Company's 15 and 30 year fixed real estate loans, which decreased $3,885 or 3.5% from year-end 2004. The Company currently sells 30 year fixed rate mortgages and for the first quarter of 2005, the Company sold approximately $1,000 in secondary market real estate loans. Furthermore, the high volume of refinancings in 2003 and a portion of 2004 at historical low interest rates have reduced consumer demand for typical home loans in the first quarter of 2005. In addition, the first quarter is seasonally a low volume period for real estate loan demand, with originations typically increasing in the second quarterly period. Real estate loan originations have steadily increased throughout the first quarter of 2005. During the first three months in 2005, consumer loans decreased $2,227 or 1.5% since year-end 2004 to reach $144,738. Loan decreases were led by automobiles, both direct and indirect, which were down $2,742 or 3.5% from year-end 2004. While the automobile lending segment continues to represent the largest portion of the Company's consumer loan portfolio, economic factors and a rising rate environment have had an impact on the recent declining loan volume. The Company was under a sustained low rate environment for 2003 and much of 2004, which created better pricing opportunities for customers and, in turn, yielded additional consumer demand for automobile loans during this period. As rates have been aggressively moving up, continued competition with alternative methods 13 of financing, such as captive finance companies still offering 0% interest rate loans, has challenged loan growth in this area during the first quarter of 2005. While total loan balances are currently down, the Company remains committed to sound underwriting practices without sacrificing asset quality and avoiding exposure to unnecessary risk that could weaken the portfolio. Allowance for Loan Losses During the first three months of 2005, the Company's net charge offs remained relatively flat, increasing $11 or 3.4% as compared to the same period in 2004, mostly from increased collection efforts within commercial loans. The Company's nonperforming loans continues to improve, ending at $2,392 for the first quarter of 2005 as compared to $3,020 at year-end 2004 and $3,075 in the first quarter ending 2004, which emphasizes management's continued focus on asset quality. The decreased nonperforming loans improved the Company's ratio of nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans to .41% for the first quarter of 2005 as compared to .50% at year-end 2004 and .53% at March 31, 2004. Due to the decline in nonperforming loans impacted by sound underwriting practices and lower portfolio risk, the ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans decreased to 1.21% at March 31, 2005 as compared to 1.38% at March 31, 2004. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is reflective of probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. Deposits During the first three months of 2005, total deposits were down $1,578 or .3% from year-end 2004 primarily due to decreases in time deposits and noninterest bearing demand deposits. Time deposits decreased $5,476 or 1.8% from year-end 2004 largely due to the maturity of one large commercial CD of over $6,000. This maturity was partially offset by an increase in the Company's brokered CD issues of $1,275 or 3.9% during the first three months of 2005 as compared to year-end 2004. Management will continue to utilize these brokered deposit sources from local and national markets to supplement deposit growth. The Company's interest-free funding source, noninterest bearing demand deposits, also decreased $3,126 or 4.5% during the first three months of 2005. This decrease occurred mostly in business checking account balances, which were down $4,006 or 10.3% compared to year-end 2004. Partially offsetting these declines in time and noninterest bearing demand deposits was an increase to the Company's interest bearing demand deposits, which were up $5,266 or 4.7% during the first three months of 2005. This increase was related to the collection of real estate taxes by local municipalities who maintain various deposit accounts (NOW accounts) within the Bank. These deposits from tax collections are short-term in nature and typically decrease in the second quarter. Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase Repurchase agreements, which are financing arrangements that have overnight maturity terms, were down $16,924 or 42.6% from year-end 2004. This decline was mostly due to typical seasonal fluctuations of two commercial accounts in the first quarter of 2005. Other Borrowed Funds Other borrowed funds are primarily advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB"), which are used to fund loan growth and short-term liquidity needs. During the first three months of 2005, other borrowed funds were up $3,419 or 4.5% from December 31, 2004 primarily due to short-term FHLB advances which were up $2,075. 14 Shareholders' Equity Total shareholders' equity at March 31, 2005 of $56,927 was up by $348 as compared to the balance of $56,579 on December 31, 2004. Contributing most to this increase was year-to-date income of $1,570 less cash dividends paid of $652, or $.15 per share year-to-date, adjusted for the stock split. Partially offsetting the growth in capital was a decrease in the market value of available-for-sale securities held by the Company, which lowered shareholders' equity by $570, net of deferred income taxes. At March 31, 2005, the Company had an unrealized loss, net of deferred income taxes, of $789 as compared to an unrealized loss, net of deferred income taxes, of $219 at December 31, 2004. The Company has approximately 85.7% of its securities classified as available-for-sale. As a result, the securities and shareholders' equity sections of the Company's balance sheet are more sensitive to the changing market values of securities than if the securities were classified as held-to-maturity. At March 31, 2005, the Company had treasury stock totaling $7,288, unchanged from year-end 2004. The Company anticipates repurchasing additional common shares from time to time as authorized by its stock repurchase program. In the first quarter of 2005, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase up to 175,000 shares of the Company's common stock through open market and privately negotiated purchases between February 16, 2005 and August 16, 2005. Comparison of Results of Operations for the Quarters Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 ---------------------------------------------- Introduction The Company's net income was $1,570 for the first quarter of 2005, up $4 or .3% compared to $1,566 for the first quarter of 2004. Comparing March 31, 2005 to March 31, 2004, the annualized quarter-to-date return on assets decreased from ..89% to .88%, and return on equity decreased from 11.54% to 11.23%. First quarter 2005 earnings per share was $.37, up 2.2% over first quarter 2004 earnings per share of $.36, adjusted for the stock split. The minimal growth in net income during the first quarter 2005 was primarily due to a decrease in provision expense of $451 as a result of significant improvement in asset quality being offset by reduced levels of net interest income and increases to overhead expenses. Net Interest Income For the first quarter of 2005, net interest income was below the first quarter results of 2004, showing a decrease of $86 or 1.2%. The lack of growth in net interest income is largely due to growth in earning assets being completely offset by the decline in net interest margin. The Company's net interest income and net interest margin continue to be challenged by relatively low reinvestment yields and increased competitive pricing on loans. Total interest income increased by $61 or .6% to finish at $10,952 at March 31, 2005. Growth of $15,212 or 2.3% in year-to-date average earning assets for the first quarter of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004 was partially offset by a decline in asset yields, which were down 7 basis points as compared to the first three months in 2004. While the Company has been experiencing a period of consistent increases in short-term interest rates since June 2004, long-term rates continue to remain flat, causing the real estate and consumer loan portfolio yields to remain below the first quarter of 2004. Total interest expense increased $147 or 3.7% to finish at $4,115 at March 31, 2005. The increase in interest expense was largely impacted by a 5 basis point increase in the Bank's average funding costs due to the rising interest rate environment. As a result, the Company's net interest margin decreased to 4.12% in the first quarter of 2005 from 4.24% in the first quarter of 2004. While the Company's net interest margin is below a year ago, the Federal Reserve's actions to increase interest rates have allowed 15 loan yields to stabilize and take some pressure off of the net interest margin. This is evident with the improvement of the Company's net interest margin from the fourth quarter of 2004 when it was 3.98%, an increase of 14 basis points. Since many of the Company's loans are variable-rate, the anticipated increases in rates for 2005 should result in higher interest income for the Company in the near term. However, deposit customers will similarly expect higher rates of interest on their accounts that could potentially offset some of this benefit of rising interest rates. For additional discussion on the Company's rate sensitive assets and liabilities, please see Item 3, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk on page 19 of this Form 10-Q. Provision Expense The Company's provision expense was $317 in the first quarter of 2005, down $451 or 58.7% as compared to the same period in 2004. This decrease in provision is based on management's quarterly evaluation of the factors that affect the allowance for loan losses account. The results are directionally consistent with the strong asset quality numbers that are discussed within this section under the caption "Allowance for Loan Losses". Future provisions to the allowance for loan losses will continue to be based on the quarterly evaluation that is discussed further in detail under the caption "Critical Accounting Policies - Allowance for Loan Losses" on page 17 of this Form 10-Q. Noninterest Income Total noninterest income decreased $53 or 4.1% for the first quarter of 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. Driving this change was the decline in service charge income of $54 or 7.1%, primarily from the lower volume of overdraft fees on the Company's deposit accounts. Income earned on life insurance contracts from the Company's supplemental retirement program was down $15 or 9.2% due to a lower earnings rate tied to each of the policies. Offsetting a portion of the decline was an increase in revenue from interchange fees on the Company's debit and credit cards of $34,000 as a result of higher debit card activity and the gain on sale of secondary market real estate loans of $22 from a year ago. Noninterest Expense Total noninterest expense increased $297 or 5.7% for the first quarter of 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. Contributing most to this first quarter increase was salaries and employee benefits, the Company's largest noninterest expense item, which increased $142 or 4.7%. This increase was related to the rising cost of medical insurance, annual merit increases and an increase in the Bank's full-time equivalent employee base from 261 employees at March 31, 2004 to 270 employees at March 31, 2005. Also adding to the first quarter growth in noninterest expense were occupancy, furniture and equipment costs being up $18 or 2.9% over the first quarter of 2004 largely due to the facility and depreciation expenses related to the Company's various investments in facility upgrades (Olive Street Annex), and newer "up-to-date" personal computers to improve employee and network efficiency. Other noninterest expense was up $151 or 11.1% from 2004. This increase was related to the significant growth in accounting fees which were up $117 as a result of higher exam and audit fees associated with the new regulatory reporting environment under Sarbanes-Oxley (Section 404). Offsetting a portion of these decreases was data processing expense decreasing $12 or 4.2% as a result of lower negotiated monthly processing charges from 2004. 16 Capital Resources All of the capital ratio's exceeded the regulatory minimum guidelines as identified in the following table: Company Ratios Regulatory Well 3/31/05 12/31/04 Minimum Capitalized ------- -------- ----------- ----------- Tier 1 risk-based capital 12.5% 12.1% 4.00% 6.0% Total risk-based capital ratio 13.7% 13.3% 8.00% 10.0% Leverage ratio 9.7% 9.4% 4.00% 5.0% Cash dividends paid of $652 for the first three months of 2005 represent a 3.5% increase over the cash dividends paid during the same period in 2004. The increase in cash dividends paid is largely due to an increase in the dividend rate paid per share from $0.14 in 2004 to $0.15 in 2005, adjusted for the stock split. The dividend rate has increased in proportion to the consistent growth in retained earnings. At March 31, 2005, approximately 78% of the shareholders were enrolled in the Company's dividend reinvestment plan. As part of the Company's stock purchase program, management will continue to utilize reinvested dividends and voluntary cash, if necessary, to purchase shares on the open market to be redistributed through the dividend reinvestment plan. Liquidity Liquidity relates to the Bank's ability to meet the cash demands and credit needs of its customers and is provided by the ability to readily convert assets to cash and raise funds in the market place. Total cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing deposits with banks, held-to-maturity securities maturing within one year and securities available-for-sale of $87,650 represented 12.3% of total assets at March 31, 2005. In addition, the FHLB offers advances to the Bank which further enhances the Bank's ability to meet liquidity demands. At March 31, 2005, the Bank could borrow an additional $46 million from the FHLB. The Company experienced a decrease of $756 in cash and cash equivalents for the three months ended March 31, 2005. See the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows on page 6 for further cash flow information. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements The Company engages in certain off-balance sheet credit-related activities, including commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit, which could require the Company to make cash payments in the event that specified future events occur. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. While off-balance sheet activities are necessary to meet the financing needs of the Company's customers, many of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon; therefore, the total amount of commitments does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Critical Accounting Policies The most significant accounting policies followed by the Company are presented in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements. These policies, along with the disclosures presented in the other financial statement notes, provide information on how significant assets and liabilities are valued in the financial statements and how those values are determined. Management views critical accounting policies to be those which are highly dependent on 17 subjective or complex judgments, estimates and assumptions, and where changes in those estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on the financial statements. Management currently views the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses to be a critical accounting policy. Allowance for loan losses To arrive at the total dollars necessary to maintain an allowance level sufficient to absorb probable losses incurred at a specific financial statement date, management has developed procedures to establish and then evaluate the allowance once determined. The allowance consists of the following components: specific allocation, general allocation and other estimated general allocation. To arrive at the amount required for the specific allocation component, the Company evaluates loans for which a loss may be incurred either in part or whole. To achieve this task, the Company has created a quarterly report ("Watchlist") which lists the loans from each loan portfolio that management deems to be potential credit risks. The criteria to be placed on this report are: past due 60 or more days, nonaccrual and loans management has determined to be potential problem loans. These loans are reviewed and analyzed for potential loss by the Large Loan Review Committee which consists of the President of the Company and members of senior management with lending authority. The function of the Committee is to review and analyze large borrowers for credit risk, scrutinize the Watchlist and evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and other credit related issues. The Committee has established a grading system to evaluate the credit risk of each commercial borrower on a scale of 1 (least risk) to 10 (greatest risk). After the Committee evaluates each relationship listed in the report, a specific loss allocation may be assessed. The specific allocation is currently made up of amounts allocated to the commercial loan portfolio. Included in the specific allocation are impaired loans, which consist of loans with balances of $200 or more on nonaccrual status or non-performing in nature. These loans are also individually analyzed and a specific allocation may be assessed based on expected credit loss. Collateral dependent loans will be evaluated to determine a fair value of the collateral securing the loan. Non-performing loan balances continue to decline from year-end 2004 (down 21%). Any changes in the impaired allocation will be reflected in the total specific allocation. The second component (general allowance) consists of the total loan portfolio balances minus loan balances already reviewed (specific allocation). A quarterly large loan report is prepared to provide management with a "snapshot" of information on larger-balance loans (of $550 or greater), including loan grades, collateral values, etc. This tool allows management to monitor this group of borrowers. Therefore only small balance commercial loans and homogeneous loans (consumer and real estate loans) have not been specifically reviewed to determine minor delinquencies, current collateral values and present credit risk. The Company utilizes actual historic loss experience as a factor to calculate the probable losses for this component of the allowance for loan losses. This risk factor reflects an actual 1 year or 3 year performance evaluation of credit losses per loan portfolio, whichever is greater. The risk factor is achieved by taking the average charge off per loan portfolio for the last 12 or 36 consecutive months, whichever is greater, and dividing it by the average loan balance for each loan portfolio over the same time period. The Company believes that by using the greatest of the 12 or 36 month average loss risk factor, the estimated allowance will more accurately reflect current probable losses. The final component used to evaluate the adequacy of the allowance includes five additional areas that management believes can have an impact on collecting all principal due. These areas are: 1) delinquency trends, 2) current local economic conditions, 3) non-performing loan trends, 4) recovery vs. charge off, and 5) personnel changes. Each of these areas is given a percentage factor, from a low of 10% to a high of 30%, determined by the importance of the impact it may have on the allowance. After evaluating each area, an overall factor of 13% was 18 determined for this reporting period. To calculate the impact of other economic conditions on the allowance, the total general allowance is multiplied by this factor. These dollars are then added to the other two components to provide for economic conditions in the Company's assessment area. The Company's assessment area takes in a total of ten counties in Ohio and West Virginia. Each assessment area has its individual economic conditions; however, the Company has chosen to average the risk factors for compiling the economic risk factor. The adequacy of the allowance may be determined by certain specific and nonspecific allocations; however, the total allocation is available for any credit losses that may impact the loan portfolios. Concentration of Credit Risk The Company maintains a diversified credit portfolio, with real estate loans currently comprising the most significant portion. Credit risk is primarily subject to loans made to businesses and individuals in central and southeastern Ohio as well as western West Virginia. Management believes this risk to be general in nature, as there are no material concentrations of loans to any industry or consumer group. To the extent possible, the Company diversifies its loan portfolio to limit credit risk by avoiding industry concentrations. Subsequent Events On April 13, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has approved a 25% split of the Company's common shares, without par value. The additional common shares will be distributed on May 10, 2005 to the Company's shareholders of record as of April 25, 2005. The Company also announced in the press release that its Board of Directors has increased the cash dividend, adjusted for the stock split, from $.15 per share to $.16 per share. The cash dividend will be paid on May 10, 2005 to the Company's shareholders of record as of April 25, 2005. Forward Looking Statements Except for the historical statements and discussions contained herein, statements contained in this report constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934 and as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of such words as "believes," "anticipates," "expects," and similar expressions. Such statements involve various important assumptions, risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: changes in political, economic or other factors such as inflation rates, recessionary or expansive trends, and taxes; competitive pressures; fluctuations in interest rates; the level of defaults and prepayment on loans; unanticipated litigation, claims, or assessments; fluctuations in the cost of obtaining funds to make loans; and regulatory changes. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation and disclaims any intention to republish revised or updated forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, unanticipated future events or otherwise. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK. The Company's goal for interest rate sensitivity management is to maintain a balance between steady net interest income growth and the risks associated with interest rate fluctuations. Interest rate risk ("IRR") is the exposure of the Company's financial condition to adverse movements in interest rates. Accepting this risk can be an important source of profitability, but excessive levels of IRR can threaten the Company's earnings and capital. 19 The Company evaluates IRR through the use of an earnings simulation model to analyze net interest income sensitivity to changing interest rates. The modeling process starts with a base case simulation, which assumes a flat interest rate scenario. The base case scenario is compared to rising and falling interest rate scenarios assuming a parallel shift in all interest rates. Comparisons of net interest income and net income fluctuations from the flat rate scenario illustrate the risks associated with the projected balance sheet structure. The Company's Asset/Liability Committee monitors and manages IRR within Board approved policy limits. The current IRR policy limits anticipated changes in net interest income over a 12 month horizon to plus or minus 10% of the base net interest income assuming a parallel rate shock of up 100, 200 and 300 basis points and down 100 basis points. Based on the current interest rate environment, management did not test interest rates down 200 and 300 basis points. The following table presents the Company's estimated net interest income sensitivity: March 31, 2005 December 31, 2004 Change in Interest Rates Percentage Change in Percentage Change in in Basis Points Net Interest Income Net Interest Income - ------------------------ -------------------- -------------------- +300 1.00% (1.07%) +200 .99% (.42%) +100 .67% (.11%) -100 (.07%) .35% The estimated change in net interest income reflects minimal interest rate risk exposure and is well within the policy guidelines established by the Board. At March 31, 2005, the Company's analysis of net interest income reflects a modest asset sensitive position due to management emphasizing variable rate and short-term duration assets. With further rate increases anticipated in 2005, the balance sheet is better positioned to increase net interest income when compared to December 31, 2004. Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures With the participation of the President and Chief Executive Officer (the principal executive officer) and the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (the principal financial officer) of the Company, the Company's management has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") as of the end of the quarterly period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that: o information required to be disclosed by the Company in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q would be accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure; o information required to be disclosed by the Company in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q would be recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms; and 20 o the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the quarterly period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to ensure that material information relating to the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries is made known to them, particularly during the period in which this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is being prepared. Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the Company's fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2005, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS There are no pending legal proceedings involving the Company other than routine litigation incidental to its business. In the opinion of the Company's management, these proceedings should not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition. ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS (a) Not Applicable. (b) Not Applicable. (c) The following table provides information regarding the Company's repurchases of its common shares during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2005: Total Number of Shares Maximum Number Total Number Average Purchased as Part of of Shares That May of Shares Price Paid per Publicly Announced Yet Be Purchased Period Purchased Share Plans or Programs Under the Plan or Programs -------------------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------------------- January 1 - 31, 2005 ---- ---- ---- 75,831 February 1 - 28, 2005 ---- ---- ---- 175,000 March 1 - 31, 2005 ---- ---- ---- 175,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL ---- ---- ---- 175,000 ============================================================================================ (1) On June 15, 1999, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to 175,000 shares of the Company's common stock through open market and privately negotiated purchases. The Company's Board of Directors approved annual extensions to the plan. Most recently, the Board of Directors extended the stock repurchase program from February 16, 2005 to August 16, 2005, and authorized the Company to repurchase up to 175,000 shares of its common stock through open market and privately negotiated purchases. The timing of the purchases, the prices paid and actual number of shares purchased will depend upon market conditions and limitations imposed by applicable federal securities laws. 21 ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES Not Applicable. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS Not Applicable. ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION Not Applicable. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K: (a)Exhibits: 31.1 - Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (Principal Executive Officer) 31.2 - Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (Principal Financial Officer) 32 - Section 1350 Certification (Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer) (b)Reports on Form 8-K: On January 14, 2005, the Company furnished a report on Form 8-K to report under Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition the issuance of a news release announcing its earnings for the fourth quarter and year-to-date periods ending December 31, 2004. On January 19, 2005, the Company furnished a report on Form 8-K to report under Item 8.01 Other Events the issuance of a news release announcing the authorization by the Board of Directors of the Company to repurchase up to 175,000 shares of the Company's common stock through open market and privately negotiated purchases between February 16, 2005 and August 16, 2005. 22 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. OHIO VALLEY BANC CORP. Date May 10, 2005 By: /s/ Jeffrey E. Smith ------------------------------------------- Jeffrey E. Smith President and Chief Executive Officer Date May 10, 2005 By: /s/ Scott W. Shockey ------------------------------------------- Scott W. Shockey Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 23