UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20082009

Commission File Number 0-16587

Summit Financial Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



            West Virginia   55-0672148
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)Identification No.)
  
               300 N. Main Street 
         Moorefield, West Virginia   26836
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)


(304) 530-1000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common
(Title of Class)

The NASDAQ SmallCapCapital Market
(Name of Exchange on which registered)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes ¨  No þ

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes ¨  No þ

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 þ  No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its Website, 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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K 229.405 of this chapter]chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendments to this Form 10-K.   o¨




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

Large accelerated filer o                                                                                                     Accelerated filer þo                                
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)                              Smaller reporting company oþ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes ¨  No þ
 


 
The aggregate market value of the voting stockcommon equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrantregistrant at June 30, 2008,2009, was approximately $68,402,000.  The number of shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding on March 2, 2009, was 7,415,310.  (Registrant$30,381,000.  Registrant has assumed that all of its executive officers and directors are affiliates.  Such assumption shall not be deemed to be conclusive for any other purpose.)

The number of shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding on March 22, 2010, was 7,425,472.

Documents Incorporated by Reference

The following lists the documents which are incorporated by reference in the Annual Report Form 10-K, and the Parts and Items of the Form 10-K into which the documents are incorporated.


                                                                         60;     Part of Form 10-K into which
 Document                                                                          document is incorporated

Portions of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for the                                                                                                    Part III - Items 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14
Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 14, 200925, 2010

















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SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC
Form 10-K Index

Page
PART I.  
   
Business3-101-9
   
Risk Factors11-1710-19
   
Unresolved Staff Comments1820
   
Properties1820
   
Legal Proceedings1820
   
Submission of Matters to a Vote of ShareholdersRemoved and Reserved1820
   
PART II.  
   
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related 
 Shareholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities19-2021
   
Selected Financial Data21-2222
   
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and 
 Results of Operations23-39
   
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk40
   
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data44-8343-79
   
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and 
 Financial Disclosure8480
   
Controls and Procedures8480
   
Other Information8480
   
   
PART III.  
   
Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance8581
   
Executive Compensation8581
   
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners 
 and Management and Related Shareholder Matters8581
   
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence8581
   
Principal Accounting Fees and Services8681
   
   
PART IV.  
   
Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules87-8882-84
   
   
 8985

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FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
This filing contains certain forward looking statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995), which reflect our beliefs and expectations based on information currently available.  These forward looking statements are inherently subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including changes in general economic and financial market conditions, our ability to effectively carry out our business plans and changes in regulatory or legislative requirements.  Other factors that could cause or contribute to such differences are changes in competitive conditions and continuing consolidation in the financial services industry.  Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially.
PART I.

Item 1.          Business
General

Summit Financial Group, Inc. (“Company” or “Summit”) is a $1.6 billion financial holding company headquartered in Moorefield, West Virginia.  We provide commercial and retailcommunity banking services primarily in the Eastern Panhandle and South Central regions of West Virginia and the Northern region of Virginia.  We provide these services through our community bank subsidiary:  Summit Community Bank (“Summit Community” or “Bank”).  We also operate Summit Insurance Services, LLC in Moorefield, West Virginia and Leesburg, Virginia.

Community Banking

We provide a wide range of community banking services, including demand, savings and time deposits; commercial, real estate and consumer loans; letters of credit; and cash management services.  The deposits of the Summit Community are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC").

In order to compete with other financial service providers, we principally rely upon personal relationships established by our officers, directors and employees with our customers,clients, and specialized services tailored to meet our customers’clients’ needs.  We and our Bank Subsidiary have maintained a strong community orientation by, among other things, supporting the active participation of staff members in local charitable, civic, school, religious and community development activities.  We also have a marketing program that primarily utilizes local radio and newspapers to advertise.  This approach, coupled with continuity of service by the same staff members, enables Summit Community to develop long-term customer relationships, maintain high quality service and respond quickly to customer needs.  We believe that our emphasis on local relationship banking, together with a prudent approach to lending, are important factors in our success and growth.

All operational and support functions that are transparent to clients are centralized in order to achieve consistency and cost efficiencies in the delivery of products and services by each banking office.  The central office provides services such as data processing, bookkeeping, accounting, treasury management, loan administration, loan review, compliance, risk management and internal auditing to enhance our delivery of quality service.  We also provide overall direction in the areas of credit policy and administration, strategic planning, marketing, investment portfolio management and other financial and administrative services. The banking offices work closely with us to develop new products and services needed by their customers and to introduce enhancements to existing products and services.

Lending

Our primary lending focus is providing commercial loans to local businesses with annual sales ranging from $300,000 to $30 million and providing owner-occupied real estate loans to individuals.  Typically, our customers have financing requirements between $50,000 and $1,000,000.  We generally do not seek loans of more than $5 million, but will consider larger lending relationships which involve exceptional levels of credit quality.  Under our commercial banking strategy, we focus on offering a broad line of financial products and services to small and medium-sized businesses through full service banking offices.  Summit Community Bank has senior management with extensive lending experience.  These managers exercise substantial authority over credit and pricing decisions, subject to loan committee approval for larger credits.  This decentralized management approach, coupled with continuity

We segment our loan portfolio in to the following major lending categories: commercial, commercial real estate, construction and development, residential real estate, and consumer. Commercial loans are loans made to commercial borrowers that are not secured by real estate. These encompass loans secured by accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, as well as unsecured loans. Commercial real estate loans consist of servicecommercial mortgages, which generally are secured by nonresidential and multi-family residential properties. Commercial real estate loans are made to many of the same staff members, enables Summit Community to develop long-term customer relationships, maintain high quality service and respond quickly to customer needs.  We believe that our emphasis on local relationship banking, together with a conservative approach to lending, are important factors in our success and growth.  We centralize operational and support functions that are transparent to customers in order to achieve consistency and cost efficiencies in the delivery of products and services by each banking office.  The central office provides services such as data processing, bookkeeping, accounting, treasury management, loan administration, loan review, compliance, risk management and internal auditing to enhance our delivery of quality service.  We also provide overall direction in the areas of credit policy and administration, strategic planning, marketing, investment portfolio management and other financial and administrative services. The banking offices work closely with us to develop new products and services needed by their customers and carry similar industry risks as the commercial loan portfolio. Construction and development loans are loans made for the purpose of financing construction or development projects. This portfolio includes commercial and residential land development loans, one-to-four family housing construction both pre-sold and speculative in nature, multi-family housing construction, non-residential building construction, and undeveloped land. Residential real estate loans are mortgage loans to introduce enhancements to existing productsconsumers and services.
are secured primarily by a first lien deed of trust. These loans are traditional one-to-four family residential mortgages. Also included in this category of loans are second liens on one-to-four family properties as well as home equity loans. Consumer loans are loans that establish consumer credit that is granted for the consumer’s personal use. These loans include automobile loans, recreational vehicle loans, as well as personal secured and unsecured loans.

 
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Our loan underwriting guidelines and standards are consistent with the prudent banking practices applicable to the relevant exposure and are updated periodically and presented to the Board of Directors for approval. The purpose of these standards and guidelines are:  to grant loans on a sound and collectible basis, to invest available funds in a safe and profitable manner, to serve the legitimate credit needs of our primary market area, and to ensure that all loan applicants receive fair and equal treatment in the lending process. It is the intent of the underwriting guidelines and standards to: minimize losses by carefully investigating the credit history of each applicant, verify the source of repayment and the ability of the applicant to repay, collateralize those loans in which collateral is deemed to be required, exercise care in the documentation of the application, review, approval, and origination process, and administer a comprehensive loan collection program.

Our real estate underwriting loan-to-value (“LTV”) policy limits are at or below current bank regulatory guidelines, as follows:


 Regulatory Summit
 LTV LTV
 Guideline Policy Limit
Undeveloped land65% 65%
Land development75% 70%
Construction:   
   Commercial, multifamily, and other non-residential80% 80%
   1-4 family residential, consumer borrower85% 85%
   1-4 family residential, commercial borrower85% 80%
Improved property85% 80%
Owner occupied 1-4 family90% 85%
Home equity90% 90%

Exceptions are permitted to these regulatory guidelines as long as such exceptions are identified, monitored, and reported to the Board of Directors at least quarterly, and the total of such exceptions do not exceed 100% of Summit Community’s total regulatory capital, which totaled $134.9 million as of December 31, 2009.  As of this date, we had loans approximating $76.5 million that exceeded the above regulatory LTV guidelines, as follows:

Residential real estate
Owner occupied – 1st lien$ 13.4 million
Owner occupied – 2nd lien $   1.9 million
Commercial real estate
Residential non-owner occupied, 1st lien$   4.8 million
Owner occupied commercial real estate$ 30.6 million
Other commercial real estate$   8.9 million
Construction, development & land $ 16.9 million


Our underwriting standards and practice are designed to originate both fixed and variable rate loan products consistent with the underwriting guidelines discussed above. Adjustable rate and variable rate loans are underwritten giving consideration both to the loan’s initial rate and to higher assumed rates commensurate with reasonably anticipated market conditions.  Accordingly, we want to insure that adequate primary repayment capacity exists to address both future increases in interest rates, and fluctuations in the underlying cash flows available for repayment.  Historically, we have not offered “teaser rates” or “payment option ARM” loans.  Further, we have had no loan portfolio products which were specifically designed for “sub-prime” borrowers (defined as consumers with a credit score of less than 599).

Supervision and Regulation

General

We, as a financial holding company, are subject to the restrictions of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (“BHCA”), and are registered pursuant to its provisions.  As a registered financial holding company, we are subject to the reporting requirements of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (“FRB”), and are subject to examination by the FRB.



As a financial holding company doing business in West Virginia, we are also subject to regulation by the West Virginia Board of Banking and Financial Institutions and must submit annual reports to the West Virginia Division of Banking.

The BHCA prohibits the acquisition by a financial holding company of direct or indirect ownership of more than five percent of the voting shares of any bank within the United States without prior approval of the FRB. With certain exceptions, a financial holding company is prohibited from acquiring direct or indirect ownership or control or more than five percent of the voting shares of any company which is not a bank, and from engaging directly or indirectly in business unrelated to the business of banking or managing or controlling banks.

The FRB, in its Regulation Y, permits financial holding companies to engage in non-banking activities closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks.  Approval of the FRB is necessary to engage in these activities or to make acquisitions of corporations engaging in these activities as the FRB determines whether these acquisitions or activities are in the public interest. In addition, by order, and on a case by case basis, the FRB may approve other non-banking activities.

The BHCA permits us to purchase or redeem our own securities.  However, Regulation Y provides that prior notice must be given to the FRB if the total consideration for such purchase or consideration, when aggregated with the net consideration paid by us for all such purchases or redemptions during the preceding 12 months is equal to 10 percent or more of the company’s consolidated net worth.  Prior notice is not required if (i) both before and immediately after the redemption, the financial holding company is well-capitalized; (ii) the financial holding company is well-managed and (iii) the financial holding company is not the subject of any unresolved supervisory issues.

Federal law restricts subsidiary banks of a financial holding company from making certain extensions of credit to the parent financial holding company or to any of its subsidiaries, from investing in the holding company stock, and limits the ability of a subsidiary bank to take its parent company stock as collateral for the loans of any borrower. Additionally, federal law prohibits a financial holding company and its subsidiaries from engaging in certain tie-­in arrangements in conjunction with the extension of credit or furnishing of services.

Summit Community is subject to West Virginia statutes and regulations, and is primarily regulated by the West Virginia Division of Banking and is also subject to regulations promulgated by the FRB and the FDIC.  As members of the FDIC, the deposits of the bank are insured as required by federal law.  Bank regulatory authorities regularly examine revenues, loans, investments, management practices, and other aspects of Summit Community.  These examinations are conducted primarily to protect depositors and not shareholders.  In addition to these regular examinations, Summit Community must furnish to regulatory authorities quarterly reports containing full and accurate statements of their affairs.

FDIC Assessments
In late 2008, the FDIC raised assessment ratesThe FRB has broad authority to prohibit activities of bank holding companies and their nonbanking subsidiaries which represent unsafe and unsound banking practices or which constitute violations of laws or regulations, and can assess civil money penalties for the first quarter of 2009 bycertain activities conducted on a uniform 7knowing and reckless basis, points, resulting inif those activities caused a range between 12 and 50 basis points, depending upon the risk category.  At the same time, the FDIC proposed further changes in the assessment system beginning in the second quarter of 2009.  These changes commencing April 1, 2009, would set base assessment rates between 10 and 45 basis points, depending on the risk category, but would apply adjustments (relating to unsecured debt, secured liabilities, and brokered deposits) to individual institutions that could result in assessment rates between 8 and 21 basis points for institutions in the lowest risk category and 43 to 77.5 basis points for institutions in the highest risk category.  A final rule to be issued in early 2009 could adjust these assessment rates further in light of developing conditions.  The purpose of the April 1, 2009 changes is to ensure that riskier institutions will bear a greater share of the proposed increase in assessments, and will be subsidizedsubstantial loss to a lesser degree by less risky institutions.depository institution.  The changes are also part of an FDIC plan to restorepenalties can be as high as $1 million for each day the designated reserve ratio to 1.25% by 2013.

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On February 27, 2009, the FDIC approved an interim rule to institute a one-time special assessment of 20 cents per $100 in domestic deposits to restore the DIF reserves depleted by recent bank failures. The interim rule additionally reserves the right of the FDIC to charge an additional up-to-10 basis point special premium at a later point if the DIF reserves continue to fall. The FDIC also approved an increase in regular premium rates for the second quarter of 2009. For most banks, this will be between 12 to 16 basis points per $100 in domestic deposits. Premiums for the rest of 2009 have not yet been set.  The FDIC noted it would consider reducing the special one-time assessment to 10 cents if the U.S. Congress were to approve an increase in its operating line of credit with the U.S. Treasury.
Recent Legislative and Regulatory Initiatives to Address Financial and Economic Crisis
 
The Congress, Treasury and the federal banking regulators, including the FDIC, have taken broad action since early September 2008 to address volatility in the U.S. financial system.
 
In October 2008, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (“EESA”) was enacted. EESA authorizes Treasury to purchase from financial institutions and their holding companies up to $700 billion in mortgage loans, mortgage-related securities and certain other financial instruments, including debt and equity securities issued by financial institutions and their holding companies under the Troubled Assets Relief Program (“TARP”). The purpose of TARP is to restore confidence and stability to the U.S. banking system and to encourage financial institutions to increase their lending to customers and to each other. Treasury has allocated $250 billion towards the TARP's Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”). Under the CPP, Treasury will purchase debt or equity securities from participating institutions. The TARP also will include direct purchases or guarantees of troubled assets of financial institutions. Participants in the CPP are subject to executive compensation limits and are encouraged to expand their lending and mortgage loan modifications. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA"), as described below, has further modified TARP and the CPP.  As of March 15, 2010, Summit has received no assistance under TARP’s CPP.
 


 
 
EESA also increased FDIC deposit insurance on most accounts from $100,000 to $250,000 through 2009.
2009, which the FDIC has subsequently extended through 2013.
 
       Following a systemic risk determination, the FDIC established a Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program ("TLGP") on October 14, 2008. The TLGP includes the Transaction Account Guarantee Program ("TAGP"), which provides unlimited deposit insurance coverage through December 31, 2009June 30, 2010 for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts (including all demand deposit checking accounts) and certain funds swept into noninterest-bearing savings accounts. Institutions participating in the TAGP pay a 10 basis points fee (annualized) on the balance of each covered account in excess of $250,000, while the extra deposit insurance is in place. The TLGP also includes the Debt Guarantee Program ("DGP"), under which the FDIC guarantees certain senior unsecured debt of FDIC-insured institutions and their holding companies. The unsecured debt must be issued on or after October 14, 2008 and not later than June 30, 2009, and the guarantee is effective through the earlier of the maturity date or June 30, 2012. The DGP coverage limit is generally 125% of the eligible entity's eligible debt outstanding on September 30, 2008 and scheduled to mature on or before June 30, 2009 or, for certain insured institutions, 2% of their liabilities as of September 30, 2008. Depending on the term of the debt maturity, the nonrefundable DGP fee ranges from 50 to 100 basis points (annualized) for covered debt outstanding until the earlier of maturity or June 30, 2012. The TAGP and DGP are in effect for all eligible entities, unless the entity opted out on or before December 5, 2008. Summit and Summit Community participate in the TAGP and did not opt out of the DGP.  As of March 2, 2009,15, 2010, neither had utilized the DGP by issuing senior unsecured debt.
 
Permitted Non-banking Activities

The FRB permits, within prescribed limits, financial holding companies to engage in non-banking activities closely related to banking or to managing or controlling banks.  Such activities are not limited to the state of West Virginia.  Some examples of non-banking activities which presently may be performed by a financial holding company are: making or acquiring, for its own account or the account of others, loans and other extensions of credit; operating as an industrial bank, or industrial loan company, in the manner authorized by state law; servicing loans and other extensions of credit; performing or carrying on any one or more of the functions or activities that may be performed or carried on by a trust company in the manner authorized by federal or state law; acting as an investment or financial advisor; leasing real or personal property; making equity or debt investments in corporations or projects designed primarily to promote community welfare, such as the economic rehabilitation and the development of low income areas; providing bookkeeping services or financially oriented data processing services for the holding company and its subsidiaries; acting as an insurance agent or a broker; acting as an underwriter for credit life
insurance which is directly related to extensions of credit by the financial holding company system; providing courier services for certain financial documents; providing management consulting advice to nonaffiliated banks; selling retail money orders having a face value of not more than $1,000, traveler's checks and U.S. savings bonds; performing appraisals of real estate; arranging commercial real estate equity financing under certain limited circumstances; providing securities brokerage services related to securities credit activities; underwriting and dealing in government obligations and money market instruments; providing foreign exchange advisory and transactional services; and acting under certain circumstances, as futures commission merchant for nonaffiliated persons in the execution and clearance on major commodity exchanges of futures contracts and options.

Credit and Monetary Policies and Related Matters

Summit Community is affected by the fiscal and monetary policies of the federal government and its agencies, including the FRB.  An important function of these policies is to curb inflation and control recessions through control of the supply of money and credit.  The operations of Summit Community are affected by the policies of government regulatory authorities, including the FRB which regulates money and credit conditions through open market operations in United States Government and Federal agency securities, adjustments in the discount rate on member bank borrowings, and requirements against deposits and regulation of interest rates payable by member banks on time and savings deposits.  These policies have a significant influence on the growth and distribution of loans, investments and deposits, and interest rates charged on loans, or paid for time and savings deposits, as well as yields on investments.  The FRB has had a significant effect on the operating results of commercial banks in the past and is expected to continue to do so in the future.  Future policies of the FRB and other authorities and their effect on future earnings cannot be predicted.


The FRB has a policy that a financial holding company is expected to act as a source of financial and managerial strength to each of its subsidiary banks and to commit resources to support each such subsidiary bank.  Under the source of strength doctrine, the FRB may require a financial holding company to contribute capital to a troubled subsidiary bank, and may charge the financial holding company with engaging in unsafe and unsound practices for failure to commit resources to such a subsidiary bank.  This capital injection may be required at times when Summit may not have the resources to provide it.  Any capital loans by a holding company to any subsidiary bank are subordinate in right of payment to deposits and to certain other indebtedness of such subsidiary bank.  In addition, the Crime Control Act of 1990 provides that in the event of a financial holding company's bankruptcy, any commitment by such holding company to a Federal bank or thrift regulatory agency to maintain the capital of a subsidiary bank will be assumed by the bankruptcy trustee and entitled to a priority of payment.

In 1989, the United States Congress enacted theThe Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act ("FIRREA").  Under FIRREA provides that depository institutions insured by the FDIC may now be liable for any losses incurred by, or reasonably expected to be incurred by, the FDIC after August 9, 1989, in connection with (i) the default of a commonly controlled FDIC-insured depository institution, or (ii) any assistance provided by the FDIC to commonly controlled FDIC-insured depository institution in danger of default.  "Default" is defined generally as the appointment of a conservator or receiver and "in danger of default" is defined generally as the existence of certain conditions indicating that a "default" is likely to occur in the absence of regulatory assistance.  Accordingly, in the event that any insured bank or subsidiary of Summit causes a loss to the FDIC, other bank subsidiaries of Summit could be liable to the FDIC for the amount of such loss.

Under federal law, the OCC may order the pro rata assessment of shareholders of a national bank whose capital stock has become impaired, by losses or otherwise, to relieve a deficiency in such national bank's capital stock.  This statute also provides for the enforcement of any such pro rata assessment of shareholders of such national bank to cover such impairment of capital stock by sale, to the extent necessary, of the capital stock of any assessed shareholder failing to pay the assessment.  Similarly, the laws of certain states provide for such assessment and sale with respect to the subsidiary banks chartered by such states.  Summit, as the sole stockholder of Summit Community, is subject to such provisions.

Capital Requirements

As a financial holding company, we are subject to FRB risk-based capital guidelines. The guidelines establish a systematic analytical framework that makes regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banking organizations, takes off-balance sheet exposures into explicit account in assessing capital adequacy, and minimizes disincentives to holding liquid, low-risk assets.  Under the guidelines and related policies, financial holding companies must maintain capital sufficient to meet both a risk-based asset ratio test and leverage ratio test on a consolidated basis.  The risk-based ratio is determined by allocating assets and specified off-balance sheet commitments into four weighted categories, with higher levels of capital being required for categories perceived as representing greater risk.  Summit Community is subject to
substantially similar capital requirements adopted by its applicable regulatory agencies.

Generally, under the applicable guidelines, a financial institution's capital is divided into two tiers.  "Tier 1", or core capital, includes common equity, noncumulative perpetual preferred stock (excluding auction rate issues) and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less goodwill and other intangibles.  "Tier 2", or supplementary capital, includes, among other things, cumulative and limited-life preferred stock, hybrid capital instruments, mandatory convertible securities, qualifying subordinated debt, and the allowance for loan losses, subject to certain limitations, less required deductions.  "Total capital" is the sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital.  Financial holding companies are subject to substantially identical requirements, except that cumulative perpetual preferred stock can constitute up to 25% of a financial holding company's Tier 1 capital.

Financial holding companies are required to maintain a risk-based capital ratio of 8%, of which at least 4% must be Tier 1 capital.  The appropriate regulatory authority may set higher capital requirements when an institution's particular circumstances warrant.  For purposes of the leverage ratio, the numerator is defined as Tier 1 capital and the denominator is defined as adjusted total assets (as specified in the guidelines).  The guidelines provide for a minimum leverage ratio of 3% for financial holding companies that meet certain specified criteria, including excellent asset quality, high liquidity, low interest rate exposure and the highest regulatory rating.  Financial holding companies not meeting these criteria are required to maintain a leverage ratio which exceeds 3% by a cushion of at least 1 to 2 percent.
 
The guidelines also provide that financial holding companies experiencing internal growth or making acquisitions will be expected to maintain strong capital positions substantially above the minimum supervisory levels, without significant reliance on intangible assets.  Furthermore, the FRB's guidelines indicate that the FRB will continue to consider a "tangible Tier 1 leverage


ratio" in evaluating proposals for expansion or new activities.  The tangible Tier 1 leverage ratio is the ratio of an institution's Tier 1 capital, less all intangibles, to total assets, less all intangibles.

On August 2, 1995,Section 305 of FDICIA (as defined below) requires the FRB and other banking agencies issued their final rule to implement the portion of Section 305 of FDICIA that requires the banking agencies to revise their risk-based capital standards to ensure that those standards take adequate account of interest rate risk. This final rule amends the capital standards to specify that the banking agencies will include, in their evaluations of a bank’s capital adequacy, an assessment of the exposure to declines in the economic value of the bank’s capital due to changes in interest rates.

Failure to meet applicable capital guidelines could subject the financial holding company to a variety of enforcement remedies available to the federal regulatory authorities, including limitations on the ability to pay dividends, the issuance by the regulatory authority of a capital directive to increase capital and termination of deposit insurance by the FDIC, as well as to the measures described under the "Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991" as applicable to undercapitalized institutions.

Our regulatory capital ratios and Summit Community'sCommunity’s capital ratios as of year end 20082009 are set forth in the table in Note 1718 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements on page 73.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991

In December, 1991, Congress enacted theThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 ("FDICIA"), which substantially revised the bank regulatory and funding provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Act and made revisions to several other banking statues.

FDICIA establishes a new regulatory scheme, which ties the level of supervisory intervention by bank regulatory authorities primarily to a depository institution's capital category. Among other things, FDICIA authorizes regulatory authorities to take "prompt corrective action" with respect to depository institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements.  FDICIA establishes five capital tiers:  well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized.

By regulation, an institution is "well-capitalized" if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6% or greater and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5% or greater and is not subject to a regulatory order, agreement or directive to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure.  Summit Community was a "well capitalized" institution as of December 31, 2008.  As well-capitalized2009.  Well-capitalized institutions they are permitted to engage in a wider range of banking activities, including among other things, the accepting of "brokered deposits," and the offering of interest rates on deposits higher than
the prevailing rate in their respective markets.

Another requirement of FDICIA is that Federal banking agencies must prescribe regulations relating to various operational areas of banks and financial holding companies.  These include standards for internal audit systems, loan documentation, information systems, internal controls, credit underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset growth, compensation, a maximum ratio of classified assets to capital, minimum earnings sufficient to absorb losses, a minimum ratio of market value to book value for publicly traded shares and such other standards as the agencies deem appropriate.

Reigle-Neal Interstate Banking Bill

In 1994, Congress passed the Reigle-Neal Interstate Banking Bill (the "Interstate Bill").  The Interstate Bill permits certain interstate banking activities through a holding company structure, effective September 30, 1995.  It permits interstate branching by merger effective June 1, 1997 unless states "opt-in" sooner, or "opt-out" before that date.  States may elect to permit de novo branching by specific legislative election.  In March, 1996, West Virginia adopted changes to its banking laws so as to permit interstate banking and branching to the fullest extent permitted by the Interstate Bill.  The Interstate Bill permits consolidation of banking institutions across state lines and, under certain conditions, de novo entry.

USA PATRIOT Act

      The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Is Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (“USA PATRIOT Act”) is a comprehensive anti-terrorism legislation.  The USA PATRIOT Act requires financial institutions to help prevent, detect and prosecute international money laundering and the financing of terrorism.  The effectiveness of a financial institution in combating money laundering activities is a factor to be considered in any application submitted by the financial


institution under the Bank Merger Act, which applies to our bank, or the BHCA, which applies to Summit.  We, and our subsidiaries, including the bank, have adopted systems and procedures to comply with the USA PATRIOT Act and its regulations as adopted by the Secretary of the Treasury.

Community Reinvestment Act

Financial holding companies and their subsidiary banks are also subject to the provisions of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (“CRA”).  Under the CRA, the Federal Reserve Board (orFRB(or other appropriate bank regulatory agency) is required, in connection with its examination of a bank, to assess such bank’s record in meeting the credit needs of the communities served by that bank, including low and moderate income neighborhoods.  Further such assessment is also required of any financial holding company which has applied to (i) charter a national bank, (ii) obtain deposit insurance coverage for a newly chartered institution, (iii) establish a new branch office that will accept deposits, (iv) relocate an office, or (v) merge or consolidate with, or acquire the assets or assume the liabilities of a federally-regulated financial institution.  In the case of a financial holding company applying for approval to acquire a bank or other financial holding company, the FRB will assess the record of each subsidiary of the applicant financial holding company, and such records may be the basis for denying the application or imposing conditions in connection with approval of the application.  On December 8, 1993, the Federal regulators jointly announced proposed regulations to simplify enforcement of the CRA by substituting the present twelve categories with three assessment categories for use in calculating CRA ratings (the “December 1993 Proposal”).  In response to comments received by the regulators regarding the December 1993 Proposal, the federal bank regulators issued revised CRA proposed regulations on September 26, 1994 (the “Revised CRA Proposal”).  The Revised CRA Proposal, compared to the December 1993 Proposal, essentially broadens the scope of CRA performance examinations and more explicitly considers community development activities.  Moreover, in 1994, the Department of Justice became more actively involved in enforcing fair lending laws.

In the most recent CRA examination by the bank regulatory authorities, Summit Community Bank was given a “satisfactory” CRA rating.

Graham-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999

The enactment of the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 (the “GLB Act”) represents a pivotal point in the history of the financial services industry.  The GLB Act swept away large parts of a regulatory framework that had its origins in the Depression Era of the 1930s.  Effective March 11, 2000, newNew opportunities were available for banks, other depository institutions, insurance companies and securities firms to enter into combinations that permit a single financial services organization to offer customers a more complete array of financial products and services.  The GLB Act provides a new regulatory framework through the financial holding company, which have as its “umbrella regulator” the FRB.  Functional regulation of the financial holding company’s separately regulated subsidiaries are conducted by their primary functional regulators.  The GLB Act makes a CRA rating of satisfactory or above necessary for insured depository institutions and their financial holding companies to engage in new financial activities.  The GLB Act also providesspecifically gives the FRB the authority, by regulation or order, to expand the list of “financial” or “incidental” activities, but requires consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, and gives the FRB authority to allow a Federal rightfinancial holding company to privacyengage in any activity that is “complementary” to a financial activity and does not “pose a substantial risk to the safety and soundness of non-public personal information of individual customers.depository institutions or the financial system generally.”

      Under the GLB Act, all financial institutions are required to adopt privacy policies, restrict the sharing of nonpublic customer data with nonaffiliated parties at the customer’s request, and establish procedures and practices to protect customer data from unauthorized access.  We have established policies and procedures to assure our compliance with all privacy provisions of the GLB Act.

 
Deposit Acquisition Limitation

Under West Virginia banking law, an acquisition or merger is not permitted if the resulting depository institution or its holding company, including its affiliated depository institutions, would assume additional deposits to cause it to control deposits in the State of West Virginia in excess of twenty five percent (25%) of such total amount of all deposits held by insured depository institutions in West Virginia.  This limitation may be waived by the Commissioner of Banking by showing good cause.



Consumer Laws and Regulations

In addition to the banking laws and regulations discussed above, bank subsidiaries are also subject to certain consumer laws and regulations that are designed to protect consumers in transactions with banks.  Among the more prominent of such laws and regulations are the Truth in Lending Act, the Truth in Savings Act, the Electronic Funds Transfer Act, the Expedited Funds Availability Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the Fair Housing Act.  These laws and regulations mandate certain disclosure requirements and regulate the manner in which financial institutions must deal with customers when taking deposits or making loans to such customers. Bank subsidiaries must comply with the applicable provisions of these consumer protection laws and regulations as part of their ongoing customer relations.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

On July 30, 2002, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOA”) was enacted, which addresses, among other issues, corporate governance, auditing and accounting, executive compensation, and enhanced and timely disclosure of corporate information.  Effective August 29, 2002, as directed by Section 302(a) of SOA, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are each required to certify that Summit’s Quarterly and Annual Reports do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact. The rules have several requirements, including requiring these officers certify that:  they are responsible for establishing, maintaining and regularly evaluating the effectiveness of our internal controls; they have made certain disclosures to our auditors and the audit committee of the Board of Directors about our internal controls; and they have included information in Summit’s Quarterly and Annual Reports about their evaluation and whether there have been significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the evaluation.

      Furthermore, in November 2003, in response to the directives of the SOA, NASDAQ adopted substantially expanded corporate governance criteria for the issuers of securities quoted on the NASDAQ Capital Market (the market on which our common stock is listed for trading).  The new NASDAQ rules govern, among other things, the enhancement and regulation of corporate disclosure and internal governance of listed companies and of the authority, role and responsibilities of their boards of directors and, in particular, of “independent” members of such boards of directors, in the areas of nominations, corporate governance, compensation and the monitoring of the audit and internal financial control processes.

Competition

We engage in highly competitive activities. Each activity and market served involves competition with other banks and savings institutions, as well as with non-banking and non-financial enterprises that offer financial products and services that compete directly with our products and services. We actively compete with other banks, mortgage companies and other financial service companies in our efforts to obtain deposits and make loans, in the scope and types of services offered, in interest rates paid on time deposits and charged on loans, and in other aspects of banking.

In addition to competing with other banks and mortgage companies, we compete with other financial institutions engaged in the business of making loans or accepting deposits, such as savings and loan associations, credit unions, industrial loan associations, insurance companies, small loan companies, finance companies, real estate investment trusts, certain governmental agencies, credit card organizations and other enterprises.  In recent years, competition for money market accounts from securities brokers has also intensified. Additional competition for deposits comes from government and private issues of debt obligations and other investment alternatives for depositors such as money market funds.  We take an aggressive competitive posture, and intend to continue vigorously competing for market share within our service areas by offering competitive rates and terms on both loans and deposits.

Transactions with Affiliates

      There are various statutory and regulatory limitations, including those set forth in sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and the related Federal Reserve Regulation W, governing the extent to which the bank will be able to purchase assets from or securities of or otherwise finance or transfer funds to us or our nonbanking affiliates.  Among other restrictions, such transactions between the bank and any one affiliate (including Summit) generally will be limited to 10% of the bank’s capital and surplus, and transactions between the bank and all affiliates will be limited to 20% of the bank’s capital and surplus.  Furthermore, loans and extensions of credit are required to be secured in specified amounts and are required to be on terms and conditions consistent with safe and sound banking practices.
Employees
At March 1, 2009, we employed 238 full-time equivalent employees.


              In addition, any transaction by a bank with an affiliate and any sale of assets or provisions of services to an affiliate generally must be on terms that are substantially the same, or at least as favorable, to the bank as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with nonaffiliated companies.
 
Employees

At March 1, 2010, we employed 232 full-time equivalent employees.

Available Information

Our internet website address is www.summitfgi.com, and our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to such filed reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) are accessible through this website free of charge as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such reports with the SEC.  The information on our website is not, and shall not be deemed to be, a part of this report or incorporated into any other filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

These reports are also available at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549.  You may read and copy any materials that we file with the SEC at the Public Reference Room.  You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.  The SEC also maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.


Statistical Information

The information noted below is provided pursuant to Guide 3 – Statistical Disclosure by Bank Holding Companies.



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Distribution of Assets, Liabilities, and Shareholders’Equity; Interest Rates and Interest Differential          Shareholders’
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Analysis of Net Interest Earnings25
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Investment Portfolio
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Book Value of Investments3231
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Maturity Schedule of Investments3231
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Securities of Issuers Exceeding 10% of Shareholders’ Equity31
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Summary of Loan Loss Experience3637
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Return of Equity and Assets22
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Item 1A1A..       Risk Factors
Investments in Summit Financial Group, Inc. common stock involve risk as discussed below.

We, like other financial holding companies, are subject to a number of risks that may adversely affect our financial condition or results of operation, many of which are outside of our direct control, though efforts are made to manage those risks while optimizing returns. Among the risks assumed are: (1) credit risk, which is the risk of loss due to loan clients or other counterparties not being able to meet their financial obligations under agreed upon terms, (2) market risk, which is the risk of loss due to changes in the market value of assets and liabilities due to changes in market interest rates, equity prices, and credit spreads, (3) liquidity risk, which is the risk of loss due to the possibility that funds may not be available to satisfy current or future commitments based on external market issues, investor and customer perception of financial strength, and events unrelated to the Company such as war, terrorism, or financial institution market specific issues, and (4) operational risk, which is the risk of loss due to human error, inadequate or failed internal systems and controls, violations of, or noncompliance with, laws, rules, regulations, prescribed practices, or ethical standards, and external influences such as market conditions, fraudulent activities, disasters, and security risks.
In addition to the other information included or incorporated by reference into this report, readers should carefully consider that the following important factors, among others, could materially impact our business, future results of operations, and future cash flows.
Risks Relating to the Economic Environment
 
Our business has been and may continue to be adversely affected by current conditions in the financial markets and economic conditions generally.
 
Negative developments in the financial services industry have resulted in uncertainty in the financial markets in general and a related general economic downturn.  In addition, as a consequence of the recession in the United States, beginning in the latter half of 2007, business activity across a wide range of industries faces serious difficulties due to the lack of consumer spending and the extreme lack of liquidity in the global credit markets. Unemployment has also increased significantly.
 
As a result of these financial economic crises, many lending institutions, including us, have experienced declines in the performance of their loans, including construction and land development loans, residential real estate loans, commercial real estate loans and consumer loans.  Moreover, competition among depository institutions for deposits and quality loans has increased significantly.  In addition, the values of real estate collateral supporting many commercial loans and home mortgages have declined and may continue to decline.  Bank and bank holding company stock prices have been negatively affected.  In addition, the ability of banks and bank holding companies to raise capital or borrow in the debt markets has become more difficult compared to recent years.  As a result, there is a potential for new federal or state laws and regulations regarding lending and funding practices and liquidity standards, and bank regulatory agencies are expected to be very aggressive in responding to concerns and trends identified in examinations, including the expected issuance of many formal or informal enforcement actions or orders.  The impact of new legislation in response to those developments may negatively impact our operations by restricting our business operations, including our ability to originate loans, and adversely impact our financial performance or our stock price.
 
In addition, further negative market developments may affect consumer confidence levels and may cause adverse changes in payment patterns, causing increases in delinquencies and default rates, which may impact our charge-offs and provision for credit losses.  A worsening of these conditions would likely exacerbate the adverse effects of these difficult market conditions on us and others in the financial services industry.
 
Overall, during the past year, the general business environment has had an adverse effect on our business, and there can be no assurance that the environment will improve in the near term.  Until conditions improve, we expect our business, financial condition and results of operations to be adversely affected.
 
Further downturn in our real estate markets could hurt our business.
 
Substantially all of our real estate loans are located in West Virginia and Virginia.  While we do not have any sub-prime loans, our construction and development and residential real estate loan portfolios, along with our commercial real estate loan portfolio and certain of our other loans, have been affected by the recent downturn in the residential and commercial real estate market.  Real estate values and real estate markets are generally affected by changes in national, regional or local economic conditions, fluctuations in interest rates and the availability of loans to potential purchasers, changes in tax laws and other governmental statutes, regulations and policies and acts of nature.  We anticipate that further declines in the real estate markets in our primary market areas would affect our business.  If real estate values continue to decline, the collateral for our loans will provide less security.  As a result, our ability to recover on defaulted loans by selling the underlying real estate will be diminished, and we would be more likely to suffer losses on defaulted loans.  The events and conditions described in this risk factor could therefore have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 


The soundness of other financial institutions could adversely affect us.
 
Since mid-2007, the financial services industry as a whole, as well as the securities markets generally, have been materially and adversely affected by very significant declines in the values of nearly all asset classes and by a very serious lack of liquidity.  Financial institutions in particular have been subject to increased volatility and an overall loss in investor confidence.
 
Our ability to engage in routine funding transactions could be adversely affected by the actions and commercial soundness of other financial institutions.  Financial services companies are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty, or other
relationships.  We have exposure to different industries and counterparties, and we execute transactions with counterparties in the financial services industry, including brokers and dealers, commercial banks, investment banks, and other institutional clients.  As a result, defaults by, or even rumors or questions about, one or more financial services companies, or the financial services industry generally, have led to market-wide liquidity problems and could lead to losses or defaults by us or by other institutions.  There is no assurance that any such losses or defaults would not materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
 
The unprecedented levels of market volatility may adversely impact our ability to access capital or our business, financial condition and results of operations.
       The volatility and disruption of the capital and credit markets have reached unprecedented levels, adversely impacting the stock prices and credit availability for certain issuers, often without regard to their financial capabilities.  If the current levels of market disruption and volatility continue or further deteriorate, our ability to access capital or our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely impacted.
 
There can be no assurance that the recently enacted emergency economic stabilization act of 2008 (the "EESA") and other recently enacted government programs will help stabilize the U.S. financial system.
 
On October 3, 2008, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (the "EESA") was enacted.  The U.S. Treasury and banking regulators are implementing a number of programs under this legislation and otherwise to address capital and liquidity issues in the banking system, including the Troubled Assets Relief Program Capital Purchase Program, and the Capital Assistance Program.  In addition, other regulators have taken steps to attempt to stabilize and add liquidity to the financial markets, such as the FDIC Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program ("TLG Program"), in which we are a participant.  However, there can be no assurance that we will issue any guaranteed debt under the TLG Program, or that we will participate in any other stabilization programs in the future.
 
There can also be no assurance as to the actual impact that the EESA and other programs will have on the financial markets, including the extreme levels of volatility and limited credit availability currently being experienced.  The failure of the EESA and other programs to stabilize the financial markets and a continuation or worsening of current financial market conditions could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, access to credit or the trading price of our common stock.
 
The EESA is relatively new legislation and, as such, is subject to change and evolving interpretation.  This is particularly true given the change in administration that occurred on January 20, 2009.  There can be no assurances as to the effects that such changes will have on the effectiveness of the EESA or on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
 
 
Risks Relating to Our Business
 
We are subject to certain supervisory actions by bank supervisory authorities that could have a material negative effect on our business, financial condition and the value of our common stock.
       On September 24, 2009, Summit Community entered into an informal Memorandum of Understanding (“Bank MOU”) with the FDIC and the West Virginia Division of Banking. A memorandum of understanding is characterized by regulatory authorities as an informal action that is not published or publicly available and that is used when circumstances warrant a milder form of action than a formal supervisory action, such as a formal written agreement or order. Among other things, under the Bank MOU, we have agreed to address the following matters relative to the Bank:
§  increased monitoring of the Bank’s current financial position;
§  approval of an internally-prepared written risk assessment of all business activities and product lines of the Bank and the establishment of goals and limitations for each such business activity or product identified as containing elevated degrees of risk;
§  achieving and maintaining a minimum Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of at least 8% and a total-risk-based capital ratio of at least 11%;


§  declaring an intent to pay a cash dividend only if we give 30 days prior notice to our regulatory authorities and they do not object;
§  reviewing the adequacy of the Bank’s loan policies and approve necessary changes to strengthen credit administration and risk identification;
§  reviewing the investment policy and approving changes as appropriate;
§  reviewing the organizational structure of the Bank’s lending department;
§  providing the Bank’s regulatory authorities with updated reports of criticized assets and/or formal work-out plans for all nonperforming borrowers with outstanding balances exceeding $1.0 million;
§  establishing procedures to report all loans with balances exceeding $500,000 that have credit weaknesses or that fall outside of the Bank’s policy;
§  maintaining an adequate allowance for loan and lease losses through charges to current operating income;
§  employing a qualified independent third party to assess the procedures used to estimate the Bank’s allowance for loan and lease losses in accordance with FAS 5 and FAS 114;
§  preparing an updated comprehensive budget and earnings forecast for the bank;
§  developing a comprehensive three-year strategic plan for the bank; and,
§  providing quarterly progress reports to the Bank’s regulatory authorities detailing steps taken to comply with the Bank MOU.
       In addition to the Bank MOU, on November 6, 2009, Summit entered into an informal Memorandum of Understanding (“Holding Company MOU”) with its principal regulators, the West Virginia Division of Banking and the FRB of Richmond. Under the terms of the Holding Company MOU, we agreed to:
§  promote compliance with the provisions of the Bank MOU;
§  suspend all cash dividends on our common stock until further notice;
§  not incur any additional debt, other than trade payables, without the prior written consent of the principal banking regulators;
§  adopt and implement a capital plan that is acceptable to the principal banking regulators and that is designed to maintain an adequate level and composition of capital protection commensurate for the risk profile of the organization; and
§  provide quarterly progress reports to Summit’s regulatory authorities detailing the steps taken to comply with the Holding Company MOU.
Dividends on all preferred stock, including the Series 2009 preferred stock, as well as interest payments on our subordinated debt and junior subordinated debentures underlying our trust preferred securities, continue to be permissible. However, such dividends and interest payments on our preferred stock and trust preferred debt are subject to future review by the Federal Reserve should we continue to experience deterioration in our financial condition.
      Although dividends from the Bank are our principal source of funds to pay dividends and interest payments on our common stock, preferred stock, trust preferred debt and subordinated debt, we currently have sufficient cash on hand to continue to service our trust preferred and subordinated debt obligations as well as the expected dividend payments on our preferred stock through at least 2011. Nevertheless, we can make no assurances that we will continue to have sufficient funds available for distributions to the holders of our preferred stock or that such dividends will continue to be permitted by our regulatory authorities.
       The MOUs will remain in effect until modified, terminated, lifted, suspended or set aside by the regulatory authorities.
       If we were unable to meet the requirements of the MOUs in a timely manner, we could become subject to additional supervisory action, including a cease and desist order. If our regulators were to take such additional supervisory action, we could, among other things, become subject to significant restrictions on our ability to develop any new business, as well as restrictions on our existing business, and we could be required to raise additional capital, dispose of certain assets and liabilities within a prescribed period of time, or both. The


terms of any such supervisory action could have a material negative effect on our business, our financial condition and the value of our common stock. Additionally, there can be no assurance that we will not be subject to further supervisory action or regulatory proceedings.
We may become subject to additional regulatory restrictions in the event that our regulatory capital levels decline.

Although we believeand the Bank both qualified as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action as of December 31, 2009, there is no guarantee that we will not have a decline in our capital category in the future.  In the event of such a capital category decline, we would be subject to increased regulatory restrictions which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and/or future prospects.

       If the bank is classified as undercapitalized, the bank is required to submit a capital restoration plan to the FDIC. Pursuant to FDICIA, an undercapitalized bank is prohibited from increasing its assets, engaging in a new line of business, acquiring any interest in any company or insured depository institution, or opening or acquiring a new branch office, except under certain circumstances, including the acceptance by the FDIC of a capital restoration plan for the bank. Furthermore, if a state non-member bank is classified as undercapitalized, the FDIC may take certain actions to correct the capital position of the bank; if a bank is classified as significantly undercapitalized or critically undercapitalized, the FDIC would be required to take one or more prompt corrective actions. These actions would include, among other things, requiring sales of new securities to bolster capital; improvements in management; limits on interest rates paid; prohibitions on transactions with affiliates; termination of certain risky activities and restrictions on compensation paid to executive officers. If a bank is classified as critically undercapitalized, FDICIA requires the bank to be placed into conservatorship or receivership within 90 days, unless the Federal Reserve determines that other action would better achieve the purposes of FDICIA regarding prompt corrective action with respect to undercapitalized banks.

      Under FDICIA, banks may be restricted in their ability to accept broker deposits, depending on their capital classification. “Well-capitalized” banks are permitted to accept broker deposits, but all banks that are not well-capitalized could be restricted to accept such deposits. The FDIC may, on a case-by-case basis, permit banks that are adequately capitalized, such as the Bank, to accept broker deposits if the FDIC determines that acceptance of such deposits would not constitute an unsafe or unsound banking practice with respect to the bank. These restrictions could materially and adversely affect our ability to access lower costs funds and thereby decrease our future earnings capacity.

      Our financial flexibility could be severely constrained if we are unable to renew our wholesale funding or if adequate financing is not available in the future at acceptable rates of interest. We may not have sufficient liquidity to continue to fund new loan originations, and we may need to liquidate loans or other assets unexpectedly in order to repay obligations as they mature. Our inability to obtain regulatory consent to accept or renew brokered deposits could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and/or future prospects and our ability to continue as a going concern.

       Finally, the capital classification of a bank affects the frequency of examinations of the bank, the deposit insurance premiums paid by such bank, and the ability of the bank to engage in certain activities, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and/or future prospects. Under FDICIA, the FDIC is required to conduct a full-scope, on-site examination of every bank at least once every twelve months. An exception to this rule is made, however, that provides that banks (i) with assets of less than $100.0 million, (ii) are categorized as “well-capitalized,” (iii) were found to be well managed and its composite rating was outstanding and (iv) has not been subject to a change in control during the last twelve months, need only be examined by the FDIC once every 18 months.

Our decisions regarding credit risk could be inaccurate, and our allowance for loan and lease losses is sufficient to absorb all credit losses inherent in our portfolio, if our allowance for loan and lease losses  ismay be inadequate, itwhich could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and/or future prospects.
 
Our loan and lease portfolio and investments in marketable securities subjectsubjects us to credit risk.  Inherent risks in lending also include fluctuations in collateral values and economic downturns.  Making loans and leases is an essential element of our business, and there is a risk that our loans and leases will not be repaid.
 
We attempt to maintain an appropriate allowance for loan and lease losses to provide for estimated probable credit losses inherent in our loan and lease portfolio.  As of December 31, 2008,2009, our allowance for loan and lease losses totaled $16.9$17.0 million, which represents approximately 1.40%1.47% of our total loans and leases.loans.  There is no precise method of predicting loan and lease losses, and therefore, we always face the risk that charge-offs in future periods will exceed our allowance for loan and lease losses and that we would need to make additional provisions to our allowance for loan and lease losses.
 
Our methodology for the determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses for impaired loans is based on classifications of loans and leases into various categories and the application of SFAS No. 114, as amended.generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.  For non-classified loans, the estimated allowance is based on historical loss experiences as adjusted for changes in trends and conditions on at least an annual basis.  In addition, on a quarterly basis, the estimated allowance for non-classified loans is adjusted for the probable effect that current environmental factors could have on the historical loss factors currently in use.  While our allowance for loan and lease losses is established


in different portfolio components, we maintain an allowance that we believe is sufficient to absorb all estimated probable credit losses inherent in our portfolio.
 
In addition, the FDIC as well as the West Virginia Division of Banking review our allowance for loan and lease losses and may require us to establish additional reserves.  Additions to the allowance for loan and lease losses will result in a decrease in our net earnings and capital and could hinder our ability to grow our assets.
 


We may elect or be compelled to seek additional capital in the future, but capital may not be available when it is needed.
 
We are required by federal and state regulatory authorities to maintain adequate levels of capital to support our operations. In addition, we may elect to raise additional capital to support our business or to finance acquisitions, if any, or we may otherwise elect to raise additional capital.  In that regard, a number of financial institutions have recently raised considerable amounts of capital as a result of deterioration in their results of operations and financial condition arising from the turmoil in the mortgage loan market, deteriorating economic conditions, declines in real estate values and other factors, which may diminish our ability to raise additional capital.
 
Our ability to raise additional capital, if needed, will depend on conditions in the capital markets, economic conditions and a number of other factors, many of which are outside our control, and on our financial performance.  Accordingly, we cannot be assured of our ability to raise additional capital if needed or on terms acceptable to us. If we cannot raise additional capital when needed, it may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
 
We rely on funding sources to meet our liquidity needs, such as brokered deposits and FHLB short-term borrowings, which are generally more sensitive to changes in interest rates and can be adversely affected by local and general economic conditions.
 
We have frequently utilized as a source of funds certificates of deposit obtained through deposit brokers that solicit funds from their customers for deposit with us, or brokered deposits.  Brokered deposits, when compared to retail deposits attracted through a branch network, are generally more sensitive to changes in interest rates and volatility in the capital markets and could reduce our net interest spread and net interest margin.  In addition, brokered deposit funding sources may be more sensitive to significant changes in our financial condition.  As of December 31, 2008,2009, brokered deposits totaled $296.6$241.8 million, or approximately 33.1%23.8% of our total deposits, compared to brokered deposits in the amount of $176.4$296.6 million or approximately 23.1%30.7% of our total deposits at December 31, 2007.2008.  As of December 31, 2008,2009, approximately $140.2$85.2 million in brokered deposits, or approximately 34.8%35.2% of our total brokered deposits, are short-term and mature within one year.  Our ability to continue to acquire brokered deposits is subject to our ability to price these deposits at competitive levels, which may increase our funding costs, and the confidence of the market.  In addition, if our capital ratios fall below the levels necessary to be considered “well-capitalized” under current regulatory guidelines, we could be restricted from using brokered deposits as a funding source.
 
We also have short-term borrowings with the Federal Home Loan Bank, or the FHLB.  As of December 31, 2008,2009, our FHLB  short-term borrowings totaled $142.3 million and maturematuring within one year.year totaled $121.5 million.  If we were unable to borrow from the FHLB in the future, we may be required to seek higher cost funding sources, which could materially and adversely affect our net interest income.
 
Summit operates in a very competitive industry and market.
 
We face aggressive competition not only from banks, but also from other financial services companies, including finance companies and credit unions, and, to a limited degree, from other providers of financial services, such as money market mutual funds, brokerage firms, and consumer finance companies.  A number of competitors in our market areas are larger than we are and have substantially greater access to capital and other resources, as well as larger lending limits and branch systems, and offer a wider array of banking services.  Many of our non-bank competitors are not subject to the same extensive regulations that govern us.  As a result, these non-bank competitors have advantages over us in providing certain services.  Our profitability depends upon our ability to attract loans and deposits.  There is a risk that aggressive competition could result in our controlling a smaller share of our markets.  A decline in market share could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
 
Changes in interest rates could negatively impact our future earnings.
 
Changes in interest rates could reduce income and cash flow.  Our income and cash flow depend primarily on the difference between the interest earned on loans and investment securities, and the interest paid on deposits and other borrowings.  Interest rates are beyond our control, and they fluctuate in response to general economic conditions and the policies of various governmental and regulatory agencies, in particular, the Federal Reserve Board.  Changes in monetary policy, including changes in interest rates, will influence loan originations, purchases of investments, volumes of deposits, and rates received on loans and investment securities and paid on deposits.  Our results of operations may be adversely affected by increases or decreases in interest rates or by the shape of the yield curve.
 


 
Concern of customers over deposit insurance may cause a decrease in deposit.deposits.
 
With recent increased concerns about bank failures, customers increasingly are concerned about the extent to which their deposits are insured by the FDIC.  Customers may withdraw deposits in an effort to ensure that the amount they have on deposit with their bank is fully insured.  Decreases in deposits may adversely affect our funding costs and net income.
 
Our deposit insurance premium could be substantially higher in the future, which could have a material adverse effect on our future earnings.
 
The FDIC insures deposits at FDIC insured financial institutions, including Summit Community Bank.Community.  The FDIC charges the insured financial institutions premiums to maintain the Deposit Insurance Fund at a certain level.  Current economic conditions have increased bank failures and expectations for further failures, in which case the FDIC ensures payments of deposits up to insured limits from the Deposit Insurance Fund.
 
On October 16, 2008, the FDIC published a restoration plan designed to replenish the Deposit Insurance Fund over a period of five years and to increase the deposit insurance reserve ratio, which had decreased to 1.01% of insured deposits onas of June 30, 2008, to the statutory minimum of 1.15% of insured deposits by December 31, 2013. In order to implement the restoration plan, the FDIC proposes to changechanged both its risk-based assessment system and its base assessment rates. For the first quarter of 2009 only, the FDIC increased all FDIC deposit assessment rates by 7 basis points.  These new rates range from 12-14 basis points for Risk Category I institutions to 50 basis points for Risk Category IV institutions.  Under the FDIC's restoration plan, the FDIC proposes to establishestablished new initial base assessment rates that will beare subject to adjustment as described below. Beginning April 1, 2009, the base assessment rates would range from 10-14 basis points for Risk Category I institutions to 45 basis points for Risk Category IV institutions.  Changes to the risk-based assessment system would include increasing premiums for institutions that rely on excessive amounts of brokered deposits, including CDARS, increasing premiums for excessive use of secured liabilities, including Federal Home Loan Bank advances, lowering premiums for smaller institutions with very high capital levels, and adding financial ratios and debt issuer ratings to the premium calculations for banks with over $10 billion in assets, while providing a reduction for their unsecured debt.
 
On February 27,May 22, 2009, the FDIC approved an interima final rule to institute a one-time special assessment of 20five cents per $100 in domestic deposits to restore the DIF reserves depleted by recent bank failures.  The interim rule additionally reserves the right of the FDIC to charge an additional up-to-10 basis point special premium at a later point if the Deposit Insurance Fund reserves continue to fall.difference between each insured institution’s total assets and its Tier 1 capital as of June 30, 2009.  The assessment was collected on September 30, 2009.  The FDIC also approved an increasestated that additional special assessments may be announced in regular premium rates for the second quarter of 2009.  For most banks, this will be between 12 to 16 basis points per $100 in domestic deposits. Premiums for the rest of 2009 have not yet been set.  The FDIC noted it would consider reducing the special one-time assessment to 10 cents if the U.S. Congress were to approve an increase in its operating line of credit with the U.S. Treasury.future.  Either an increase in the Risk Category of Summit Community Bank or adjustments to the base assessment rates could have a material adverse effect on our earnings.
 
The value of securities in our investment securities portfolio may be negatively affected by continued disruptions in securities markets.
 
The market for some of the investment securities held in our portfolio has become extremely volatile over the past twelve24 months.  Volatile market conditions may detrimentally affect the value of these securities, such as through reduced valuations due to the perception of heightened credit and liquidity risks.  There can be no assurance that the declines in market value associated with these disruptions will not result in other than temporary impairments of these assets, which would lead to accounting charges that could have a material adverse effect on our net income and capital levels.
 
We rely heavily on our management team and the unexpected loss of key officers could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and/or future prospects.
 
Our success has been and will continue to be greatly influenced by our ability to retain the services of existing senior management and, as we expand, to attract and retain qualified additional senior and middle management.  Our senior executive officers have been instrumental in the development and management of our business.  The loss of the services of any of our senior executive officers could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and/or future prospects.  We have not established a detailed management succession plan.  Accordingly, should we lose the services of any of our senior executive officers, our Board of Directors may have to search outside of Summit Financial Group for a qualified permanent replacement.  This search may be prolonged and we cannot assure you that we will be able to locate and
hire a qualified replacement.  If any of our senior executive officers leaves his or her respective position, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and/or future prospects may suffer.
 
An interruption in or breach in security of our information systems may result in a loss of customer business and have an adverse affect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
 
      
We rely heavily on communications and information systems to conduct our business.  Any failure, interruption or breach in security of these systems could result in failures or disruptions in our customer relationship management, general ledger, deposits, servicing or loan origination systems.  Although we have policies and procedures designed to prevent or minimize the effect of a failure, interruption or


breach in security of our communications or information systems, there can be no assurance that any such failures, interruptions or security breaches will not occur, or if they do occur, that they will be adequately addressed.  The occurrence of any such failures, interruptions or security breaches could result in a loss of customer business and have a negative effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
 
Our business is dependent on technology and our inability to invest in technological improvements may adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
 
      
The financial services industry is undergoing rapid technological changes with frequent introductions of new technology-driven products and services.  In addition to better serving customers, the effective use of technology increases efficiency and enables financial institutions to reduce costs.  Our future success depends in part upon our ability to address the needs of our customers by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands for convenience as well as create additional efficiencies in its operations.  Many of our competitors have substantially greater resources to invest in technological improvements.  We may not be able to effectively implement new technology-driven products and services or be successful in marketing these products and services to our customers, which may negatively affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
 
 
Risks Relating to an Investment in Our Common StockSecurities
Our ability to pay dividends is limited and we have stopped paying cash dividends
 
      We are a separate and distinct legal entity from our subsidiaries. We receive substantially all of our revenue from dividends from our subsidiary bank, Summit Community.  These dividends are the principal source of funds to pay dividends on our common stock and interest and principal on our debt.  Various federal and/or state laws and regulations limit the amount of dividends that Summit Community may pay to Summit.  Also, Summit’s right to participate in a distribution of assets upon a subsidiary’s liquidation or reorganization is subject to the prior claims of the subsidiary’s creditors.  In the event Summit Community is unable to pay dividends to us, we may not be able to service debt, pay obligations or pay dividends on either our common stock or our Series 2009 preferred stock.  The inability to receive dividends from Summit Community could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
      Under the terms of the Bank MOU, Summit Community may  pay dividends to us if they give 30 days prior notice to  the FDIC and the West Virginia Division of Banking and they do not object.  In addition, under the terms of the Holding Company MOU, we have suspended all cash dividends on our common stock until further notice.  Dividends on all preferred stock, including the Series 2009 preferred stock, as well as interest payments on subordinated notes underlying our trust preferred securities, continue to be permissible.  However, no assurances can be given that such payments will be permitted in the future if we continue to experience deterioration in our financial condition.

The market price for shares of our common stock may fluctuate.

The market price of our common stock could be subject to significant fluctuations due to a change in sentiment in the market regarding our operations or business prospects.  Such risks may include:

·§  Operating results that vary from the expectations of management, securities  analysts and investors;
·§  Developments in our business or in the financial sector generally;
·§  Regulatory changes affecting our industry generally or our businesses and operations;
·§  The operating and securities price performance of companies that investors consider to be comparable to us;
·§  Announcements of strategic developments, acquisitions and other material events by us or our competitors;
·§  Changes in the credit, mortgage and real estate markets, including the markets for mortgage-related securities;
·§  Changes in global financial markets and global economies and general market conditions, such as interest or foreign exchange rates, stocks, commodity, credit or asset valuations or volatility;
·§  Changes in securities analysts’ estimates of financial performance
·§  Volatility of stock market prices and volumes
·§  Rumors or erroneous information
·§  Changes in market valuations of similar companies
·§  Changes in interest rates
·§  New developments in the banking industry
·§  Variations in our quarterly or annual operating results
·§  New litigation or changes in existing litigation
·§  Regulatory actions

 

Stock markets in general and our common stock in particular have, over the past year, and continue to be, experiencing significant price and volume volatility.  As a result, the market price of our common stock may continue to be subject to similar market fluctuations that may be unrelated to our operating performance or prospects.  Increased volatility could result in a decline in the market price of our common stock.
 


Our executive officers and directors own shares of our common stock, allowing management to have an impact on our corporate affairs.
 
As of December 31, 2008,March 6, 2010 our executive officers and directors beneficially own 24.45%25.50% of the outstanding shares of our common stock.  Accordingly, these executive officers and directors will be able to impact, the outcome of all matters required to be submitted to our stockholders for approval, including decisions relating to the election of directors, the determination of our day-to-day corporate and management policies and other significant corporate transactions.
 
Your share ownership may be diluted by the issuance of additional shares of our common stock in the future.future and by the conversion of our Series 2009 Preferred Stock.
 
Your share ownership may be diluted by the issuance of additional shares of our common stock in the future.  In 1998, we adopted a stock option plan (the “1998 Plan”) that provided for the granting of stock options to our directors, executive officers and other employees.  Although the 1998 Plan expired in May, 2008, as of December 31, 2008, 335,7302009, 309,180 shares of our common stock are still issuable under options granted in connection with our 1998 Plan.  Our Board of Directors has approved the adoption of a new stock officer plan and we are submitting this plan to our shareholders atAt our 2009 Annual Meeting of shareholders,  a new officer stock option plan was approved providing for approval.  If approved, 350,000 shares of common stock willto be available for issuance under the plan.  It is probable that the stock options will be exercised during their respective terms if the fair market value of our common stock exceeds the exercise price of the particular option.  If the stock options are exercised, your share ownership will be diluted.
 
In addition, our amended and restated articles of incorporation authorize the issuance of up to 20,000,000 shares of common stock, but do not provide for preemptive rights to the holders of our common stock.  Any authorized but unissued shares are available for issuance by our Board of Directors.  As a result, if we issue additional shares of common stock to raise additional capital or for other corporate purposes, you may be unable to maintain your pro rata ownership in Summit Financial Group.
 
We rely on dividends fromhave also issued 3,710 shares of our subsidiary bankSeries 2009 Preferred Stock.  The conversion of some or all of the Series 2009 Preferred Stock will dilute the ownership interest of our existing common shareholders.
The market price of the Series 2009 preferred stock will be directly affected by the market price of our common stock, which may be volatile.
      To the extent that a secondary market for the Series 2009 preferred stock develops, we believe that the market price of the Series 2009 preferred stock will be significantly affected by the market price of our common stock.  We cannot predict how the shares of our common stock will trade in the future.  This may result in greater volatility in the market price of the Series 2009 preferred stock than would be expected for nonconvertible preferred stock.  The market price of our common stock will likely continue to fluctuate in response to a number of factors including the following, most of which are beyond our revenue.control:
 
We are a separate
§  actual or anticipated quarterly fluctuations in our operating and financial results;
§  our announcements of developments related to our business;
§  changes in financial estimates and recommendations by financial analysts;
§  dispositions, acquisitions and financings;
§  actions of our current shareholders, including sales of common stock by existing shareholders and our directors and executive officers;
§  fluctuations in the stock price and operating results of other companies deemed to be peers;
§  actions by government regulators; and
§  developments related to the financial services industry.
      Our common share price may fluctuate significantly in the future, and distinct legal entity fromthese fluctuations may be unrelated to our subsidiaries. We receive substantially allperformance.  General market price declines or market volatility in the future could adversely affect the price of our revenuecommon stock, and the current market price of such stock may not be indicative of future market prices.
The conversion rate of the Series 2009 preferred stock may not be adjusted for all dilutive events that may adversely affect the market price of the Series 2009 preferred stock or the common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series 2009 preferred stock.
      The number of shares of our common stock that the holders of Series 2009 preferred stock are entitled to receive upon conversion of a share of their preferred stock is subject to adjustment for certain events arising from dividends from our subsidiary bank, Summit Community Bank.  These dividends are the principal source of funds to payincreases in cash dividends on our common stock,


dividends or distributions in common stock or other property, certain issuances of stock purchase rights, certain self tender offers, subdivisions, splits and interestcombinations of the common stock and principalcertain other actions by us that modify our capital structure.  We will not adjust the conversion rate for other events, including offerings of common stock for cash by us or in connection with acquisitions.  There can be no assurance that an event that adversely affects the value of the Series 2009 preferred stock, but does not result in an adjustment to the conversion rate, will not occur.  Further, if any of these other events adversely affects the market price of our common stock, it may also adversely affect the market price of the Series 2009 preferred stock.  In addition, we are not restricted from offering common stock in the future or engaging in other transactions that could dilute our common stock.
The conversion of the Series 2009 preferred stock will dilute the appreciation of our common stock.
      Although our common stock may appreciate in value, the future conversion of the Series 2009 preferred stock will dilute such appreciation.  There is no guarantee that an investor in our common stock will recognize an increase in value after the impact of the conversion of the Series 2009 preferred stock despite overall positive performance.
There may be future sales of additional common stock or preferred stock or other dilution of our equity, which may adversely affect the market price of our common stock or the Series 2009 preferred stock.
      Our Board of Directors is authorized to cause us to issue additional classes or series of preferred shares without any action on the part of the shareholders.  The board of directors also has the power, without shareholder approval, to set the terms of any such classes or series of preferred shares that may be issued, including voting rights, dividend rights and preferences over the common stock with respect to dividends or upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of our debt.  Various federal and/or state lawsbusiness and regulations limitother terms.  If we issue preferred shares in the amountfuture that have a preference over the common stock with respect to the payment of dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, or if we issue preferred shares with voting rights that Summit Community Bank may pay to Summit.  Also, Summit’s right to participate in a distribution of assets upon a subsidiary’s liquidation or reorganization is subject todilute the prior claimsvoting power of the subsidiary’s creditors.  Incommon stock, the event Summit Community Bank is unable to pay dividends to us, we may notrights of holders of the common stock or the market price of the common stock could be able to service debt, pay obligations or pay dividends onadversely affected.
The market price of our common stock.stock or preferred stock, including the Series 2009 preferred stock, could decline as a result of sales of a large number of shares of common stock or preferred stock or similar securities in the market after this offering or the perception that such sales could occur.  The inabilityconversion of some or all of the Series 2009 preferred stock will dilute the ownership interest of our existing common shareholders.  Any sales in the public market of our common stock issuable upon such conversion could adversely affect prevailing market prices of the outstanding shares of our common stock and the Series 2009 preferred stock.
      Although we have not finalized plans to receive dividends from Summit Community Bank could have a material adverse effect onissue additional securities, we are currently exploring the merits of conducting an additional offering of the Series 2009 preferred stock to our business, financial condition and results of operations.existing shareholders.
 
Holders of our junior subordinated debentures and our subordinated debt have rights that are senior to those of our stockholders.
 
We have three statutory business trusts that were formed for the purpose of issuing mandatorily redeemable securities (the “capital securities”) for which we are obligated to third party investors and investing the proceeds from the sale of the capital securities in our junior subordinated debentures (the “debentures”).  The debentures held by the trusts are their sole assets.  Our subordinated debentures of these unconsolidated statutory trusts totaled $19,589,000 at December 31, 20082009 and 2007.2008.
 
Distributions on the capital securities issued by the trusts are payable quarterly at the variable interest rates specified in those certain securities.  The capital securities are subject to mandatory redemption in whole or in part, upon repayment of the debentures.
 
Payments of the principal and interest on the trust preferred securities of the statutory trusts are conditionally guaranteed by us.  The junior subordinated debentures are senior to our shares of common stock.  As a result, we must make payments on the junior subordinated debentures before any dividends can be paid on our common stock and, in the event of our bankruptcy, dissolution or liquidation, the holders of the junior subordinated debentures must be satisfied before any distributions can be made on our common stock.  We have the right to defer distributions on the junior subordinated debentures (and the related trust preferred securities) for up to five years, during which time no dividends may be paid on our common stock.  In 2008,2009, our total interest payments on these junior subordinated debentures approximated $1,200,000.$714,000.  Based on current rates, our quarterly interest payment obligation on our junior subordinated debentures is approximately $200,000.  $125,000.

      
The capital securities held by our three trust subsidiaries qualify as Tier 1 capital under Federal Reserve Board guidelines.  In accordance with these guidelines, trust preferred securities generally are limited to 25% of Tier 1 capital elements, net of
goodwill.  The amount of trust preferred securities and certain other elements in excess of the limit can be included in Tier 2 capital.

We have also issued $16.8 million of subordinated debt. In 2008, $10 million of subordinatedthis debt was issued to an unrelatedunaffiliated financial institution, which bears a variable interest rate of 1 month LIBOR plus 275 basis points, a term of 7.5 years, and is not prepayable by us within


the first two and one half years.  During 2009, $5 million was issued to an affiliate of a director of Summit, and $1.0 million and $0.8 million was issued to two unrelated parties.  These 2009 issuances bear an interest rate of 10 percent per annum, a term of 10 years, and are not prepayable by us within the first five years.   Like the junior subordinated debentures, the subordinated debt is senior to our common stock and we must make payments on the subordinated debt before any dividends can be paid on our common stock and, in the event of our bankruptcy, dissolution or liquidation, the holders of the subordinated debt must be satisfied before any distributions can be made on our common stock.  The subordinated debt qualifies as Tier 2 capital under Federal Reserve Board guidelines.  Our total interest payments on this subordinated debt in 20082009 was approximately $390,000.$730,000.  Based upon the current rate, our quarterly interest payment obligation on this debt is approximately $80,000.$245,000.

Holders of our Series 2009 Preferred Stock have rights senior to those of our common stockholders.
      On September 30, 2009, we issued 3,710 shares of our Series 2009 preferred stock in the amount of $3.71million.  Our Series 2009 preferred stock has rights and preferences that could adversely affect holders of our common stock.  For example, upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of our business, the holders of our Series 2009 preferred stock are entitled to receive distributions out of our available assets before any distributions can be made to holders of our common stock.
 
Provisions of our amended and restated articles of incorporation could delay or prevent a takeover of us by a third party.

Our amended and restated articles of incorporation could delay, defer or prevent a third party from acquiring us, despite the possible benefit to our stockholders, or could otherwise adversely affect the price of our common stock.  For example, our amended and restated articles of incorporation contain advance notice requirements for nominations for election to our Board of Directors. We also have a staggered board of directors, which means that only one-third of our Board of Directors can be replaced by stockholders at any annual meeting.

Your shares are not an insured deposit.

      
Your investment in our common stock is not be a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency.  Your investment is subject to investment risk, and you must be capable of affording the loss of your entire investment.

Other

Additional factors could have a negative effect on our financial performance and the value of our common stock.  Some of these factors are general economic and financial market conditions, continuing consolidation in the financial services industry, new litigation or changes in existing litigation, regulatory actions, and losses.




Item 1B1B..        Unresolved Staff Comments

NoneNot applicable.

Item 2.           Properties

Our principal executive office is located at 300 North Main Street, Moorefield, West Virginia in a building that we own.owned by Summit Community.  Summit Community’s headquarters and branch locations occupy offices which are either owned or operated under long-term lease arrangements.  At December 31, 2008,2009, Summit Community operated 15 banking offices.  Summit Insurance Services, LLC operates out of the Moorefield, West Virginia officeand Leesburg, Virginia offices of Summit Community, and also leases 2 locationsa location in Leesburg, Virginia.


 Number of Offices  Number of Offices 
Office Location Owned  Leased  Total  Owned  Leased  Total 
Summit Community Bank                  
Moorefield, West Virginia 1   -   1   1   -   1 
Mathias, West Virginia 1   -   1   1   -   1 
Franklin, West Virginia 1   -   1   1   -   1 
Petersburg, West Virginia 1   -   1   1   -   1 
Charleston, West Virginia 2   -   2   2   -   2 
Rainelle, West Virginia 1   -   1   1   -   1 
Rupert, West Virginia 1   -   1   1   -   1 
Winchester, Virginia 1   1   2   1   1   2 
Leesburg, Virginia -   1   1   1   -   1 
Harrisonburg, Virginia -   2   2   1   1   2 
Warrenton, Virginia -   1   1   -   1   1 
Martinsburg, West Virginia 1   -   1   1   -   1 
Summit Insurance Services, LLC                        
Leesburg, Virginia -   2   2   -   1   1 
            



We believe that the premises occupied by us and our subsidiaries generally are well-located and suitably equipped to serve as financial services facilities.  See Notes 9 and 10 of our consolidated financial statements on page 64.


Item 3.           Legal Proceedings

Information required by this item is set forth under the caption "Litigation" in Note 16 of our consolidated financial statements on page 72.

Item 4.    4                  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Shareholders.           Removed and Reserved

No matters were submitted during the fourth quarter of 2008 to a vote of Company shareholders.




Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Common Stock Dividend and Market Price Information:  Our stock trades on Thethe NASDAQ SmallCapCapital Market under the symbol “SMMF”.  The following table presents cash dividends paid per share and information regarding bid prices per share of Summit's common stock for the periods indicated.  The bid prices presented are based on information reported by NASDAQ, and may reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and not represent actual transactions.


                        
 First  Second  Third  Fourth  First  Second  Third  Fourth 
 Quarter  Quarter  Quarter  Quarter 
2009            
Dividends paid $-  $0.06  $-  $- 
High Bid  10.00   8.75   8.62   5.01 
Low Bid  6.85   5.25   5.00   3.50 
 Quarter  Quarter  Quarter  Quarter                 
2008                            
Dividends paid $-  $0.18  $-  $0.18  $-  $0.18  $-  $0.18 
High Bid  16.25   14.47   13.55   12.00   16.25   14.47   13.55   12.00 
Low Bid  13.51   12.50   10.05   7.74   13.51   12.50   10.05   7.74 
                
2007                
Dividends paid $-  $0.17  $-  $0.17 
High Bid  21.56   21.20   19.85   18.96 
Low Bid  19.45   19.65   18.28   13.56 


DividendsHistorically, we have paid semi-annual dividends on Summit’sour common stock are paid on the 15th day of June and December.  TheDecember, and the record date ishas been the 1st day of each respective month.  For a discussionThe payment of dividends is subject to the restrictions set forth in the West Virginia Business Corporation Act and the limitations imposed by the Federal Reserve Board.  We are presently restricted from paying dividends on our common shares as discussed in Item 1A. - Risk Factors on page 10 and Item 7. - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations on page 23, and in Note 18 of our consolidated financial statements on page 73.  Payment of dividends see Note 17by Summit is dependent upon receipt of dividends from Summit Community.  Under the terms of the notesBank MOU, Summit Community may only pay dividends to us if they give 30 days prior notice to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.FDIC and the West Virginia Division of Banking and they do not object.

As of March 1, 2009,2010, there were approximately 1,2901,279 shareholders of record of Summit’s common stock.

Purchases of Summit Equity Securities:

We have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), which enables eligible employees to acquire shares of our common stock.  The cost of the ESOP is borne by us through annual contributions to an Employee Stock Ownership Trust in amounts determined by the Board of Directors.

In August 2006, the Board of Directors authorized the open market repurchase of up to 225,000 shares (approximately 3%) of the issued and outstanding shares of Summit’s common stock (“August 2006 Repurchase Plan”).  The timing and quantity of purchases under this stock repurchase plan are at the discretion of management, and the plan may be discontinued, or suspended and reinitiated, at any time.  The maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under this plan is 165,375 shares.

The following table sets forth certain information regarding Summit’s purchaseThere were no purchases of itsSummit common stock under the Repurchase Plan and underor Summit’s ESOP plan for the quarter ended December 31, 2008.2009.



Period Total Number of Shares Purchased (a)  Average Price Paid per Share  Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs  Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (b) 
October 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008  -  $-   -   165,375 
November 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008  14,194   8.86   -   165,375 
December 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008  3,985   8.71   -   165,375 

(a)  Includes shares repurchased under the August 2006 Repurchase Plan and shares repurchased under the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
(b)  Shares available to be repurchased under the August 2006 Repurchase Plan.


Performance Graph:

Set forth below is a line graph comparing the cumulative total return of Summit’s Common Stock assuming reinvestment of dividends, with that of the NASDAQ Composite Index (“NASDAQ Composite”) and a peer group for the five-year period ending December 31, 2008.  The “Summit Peer Group” consists of publicly-traded bank holding companies headquartered in West Virginia and Virginia having total assets between $500 million and $2 billion.
The cumulative total shareholder return assumes a $100 investment on December 31, 2003 in the common stock of Summit and each index and the cumulative return is measured as of each subsequent fiscal year-end. There is no assurance that Summit’s common stock performance will continue in the future with the same or similar trends as depicted in the graph.





The  Stock Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that Summit specifically incorporates it by reference into such filing.




Item 6.           Selected Financial Data

The following consolidated selected financial data is derived from our audited financial statements as of and for the five years ended December 31, 2008.2009.  The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes contained elsewhere in this report.


 For the Year Ended  For the Year Ended 
 (unless otherwise noted)  (unless otherwise noted) 
Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts 2008  2007  2006  2005  2004  2009  2008  2007  2006  2005 
Summary of Operations                              
Interest income $93,484  $91,384  $80,278  $56,653  $45,041  $89,536  $93,484  $91,384  $80,278  $56,653 
Interest expense  49,409   52,317   44,379   26,502   18,663   45,994   49,409   52,317   44,379   26,502 
Net interest income  44,075   39,067   35,899   30,151   26,378   43,542   44,075   39,067   35,899   30,151 
Provision for loan losses  15,500   2,055   1,845   1,295   1,050   20,325   15,500   2,055   1,845   1,295 
Net interest income after provision                                        
for loan losses  28,575   37,012   34,054   28,856   25,328   23,217   28,575   37,012   34,054   28,856 
Noninterest income  2,868   7,357   3,634   1,605   3,263   5,800   2,868   7,357   3,634   1,605 
Noninterest expense  29,434   25,098   21,610   19,264   16,919   31,898   29,434   25,098   21,610   19,264 
Income before income taxes  2,009   19,271   16,078   11,197   11,672 
Income (loss) before income taxes  (2,881)  2,009   19,271   16,078   11,197 
Income tax expense (benefit)  (291)  5,734   5,018   3,033   3,348   (2,165)  (291)  5,734   5,018   3,033 
Income from continuing operations  2,300   13,537   11,060   8,164   8,324 
Discontinued operations                    
Exit costs and impairment of long-lived assets -   (312)  (2,480) -  - 
Operating income (loss)  -   (10,347)  (1,750)  3,862   2,913 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before tax -   (10,659)  (4,230)  3,862   2,913 
Income tax expense (benefit)  -   (3,578)  (1,427)  1,339   1,004 
Income (loss) from continuing operations  (716)  2,300   13,537   11,060   8,164 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations  -   (7,081)  (2,803)  2,523   1,909   -   -   (7,081)  (2,803)  2,523 
Net income $2,300  $6,456  $8,257  $10,687  $10,233 
Net income (loss)  (716)  2,300   6,456   8,257   10,687 
Dividends on preferred shares  74   -   -   -   - 
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $(790) $2,300  $6,456  $8,257  $10,687 
                                        
Balance Sheet Data (at year end)                                        
Assets $1,627,166  $1,435,536  $1,235,519  $1,110,214  $889,830  $1,584,625  $1,627,116  $1,435,536  $1,235,519  $1,110,214 
Securities available for sale  327,606   283,015   235,780   208,011   197,519   271,654   327,606   283,015   235,780   208,011 
Loans  1,192,157   1,052,489   916,045   793,452   602,728   1,137,336   1,192,157   1,052,489   916,045   793,452 
Deposits  965,850   828,687   888,687   673,887   524,596   1,017,338   965,850   828,687   888,687   673,887 
Short-term borrowings  153,100   172,055   60,428   182,028   120,629   49,739   153,100   172,055   60,428   182,028 
Long-term borrowings  392,748   315,738   176,110   152,706   161,760   381,492   382,748   315,738   176,110   152,706 
Subordinated debentures owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trusts  19,589   19,589   19,589   19,589   11,341 
Shareholders' equity  87,244   89,420   78,752   72,691   65,150   90,660   87,244   89,420   78,752   72,691 
                    
Credit Quality                    
Net loan charge-offs $20,258  $7,759  $1,066  $446  $256 
Nonperforming assets  107,504   56,082   12,391   5,353   1,667 
Allowance for loan losses  17,000   16,933   9,192   7,511   6,112 
                    
Per Share Data                                        
Earnings per share from continuing operations                                        
Basic earnings $0.31  $1.87  $1.55  $1.15  $1.18  $(0.11) $0.31  $1.87  $1.55  $1.15 
Diluted earnings  0.31   1.85   1.54   1.13   1.17   (0.11)  0.31   1.85   1.54   1.13 
Earnings per share from discontinued operations                                        
Basic earnings -   (0.98)  (0.39)  0.35   0.27   -   -   (0.98)  (0.39)  0.35 
Diluted earnings -   (0.97)  (0.39)  0.35   0.27   -   -   (0.97)  (0.39)  0.35 
Earnings per share                                        
Basic earnings  0.31   0.89   1.16   1.51   1.46   (0.11)  0.31   0.89   1.16   1.51 
Diluted earnings  0.31   0.88   1.15   1.48   1.44   (0.11)  0.31   0.88   1.15   1.48 
Shareholders' equity (at year end)  11.77   12.07   11.12   10.20   9.25 
Book value per common share (at year end) (A)  11.19   11.77   12.07   11.12   10.20 
Tangible book value per common share (at year end) (A)  10.04   10.46   10.70   10.66   9.73 
Cash dividends  0.36   0.34   0.32   0.30   0.26   0.06   0.36   0.34   0.32   0.30 
                    
Performance Ratios                                        
Return on average equity  2.59%  7.34%  10.44%  15.09%  16.60%  -0.90%  2.59%  7.34%  10.44%  15.09%
Return on average assets  0.15%  0.50%  0.70%  1.10%  1.22%  -0.05%  0.15%  0.50%  0.70%  1.10%
Dividend payout  116.0%  38.1%  27.6%  20.0%  17.9%
Equity to assets  5.4%  6.2%  6.4%  6.5%  7.3%  5.7%  5.4%  6.2%  6.4%  6.5%


 
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Item 7.            Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation


FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This annual report contains comments or information that constitute forward looking statements (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995) that are based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates” and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will”, “should”, “would” and “could” are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  The Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995 indicates that the disclosure of forward-looking information is desirable for investors and encourages such disclosure by providing a safe harbor for forward-looking statements by us.  In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, we note that a variety of factors could cause our actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in those forward-looking statements.

Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially.  Factors that might cause such a difference include changes in interest rates and interest rate relationships; demand for products and services; the degree of competition by traditional and non-traditional competitors; changes in banking laws and regulations; changes in tax laws; the impact of technological advances; the outcomes of contingencies; trends in customer behavior as well as their ability to repay loans; and changes in the national and local economy.


DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

We are a $1.6 billion community-based financial services company providing a full range of banking and other financial services to individuals and businesses through our two operating segments:  community banking and insurance.  Our community bank, Summit Community Bank, has a total of 15 banking offices located in West Virginia and Virginia.  In addition, we also operate an insurance agency, Summit Insurance Services, LLC with an office in Moorefield, West Virginia which offers both commercial and personal lines of insurance and two offices in Leesburg, Virginia, primarily specializing in group health, life and disability benefit plans.  AlthoughSee Note 19 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for our business operates as two separate segments, the insurance segment is not a reportable segment as it is immaterial, and thus our financial information is presented on an aggregated basis.information.  Summit Financial Group, Inc. employs approximately 250232 full time equivalent employees.


OVERVIEW

Our primary source of income is net interest income from loans and deposits.  Business volumes tend to be influenced by the overall economic factors including market interest rates, business spending, and consumer confidence, as well as competitive conditions within the marketplace.

Key Items in 20082009

·  Net loss for 2009 totaled $790,000 compared to net income for 2008 totaledof $2.3 million compared to $13.5 million income from continuing operations in 2007.2008.  The decline is primarily a result of higher loan loss provisions and other-than-temporary impairment on securities.provisions.

·  We strengthened our allowance for loan losses to reflect the weaker economy and its current and future impact on asset quality. The $15.5$20.3 million loan loss provision recorded this year raised the allowance for loan losses to 1.401.47 percent of total loans at year-end, after net loan charge-offs of $7.8$20.3 million during the course of the year.

·  We felt the impact ofcontinue to be impacted by the housing crisis as reflected by the impairment of ourcertain investments in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae preferred stockmortgage backed securities resulting in $6.4$5.4 million in charges recorded relative to these securities in 2008.
·  Asset growth of 13.3 percent was primarily driven by loan growth of $147.9 million, or 13.9 percent year-over-year, which was derived principally from commercial and commercial real estate loans.

·  We are experiencing the challenges related to the current economic environment, as evidenced by the dramatic increase in nonperforming assets at December 31, 2008, climbing to $56 million from $12 million one year ago. Our loan quality was impacted by the contracting economy and commercial real estate market, which caused declines in real estate values and deterioration in financial condition of various borrowers.  These conditions led to our downgrading the loan quality ratings on various real estate loans through our normal loan review process.  In addition, several impaired loans became under-collateralized due to the reduction in the estimated net realizable fair value of the underlying collateral.2009.

·  Stability of the net interest margin; thisAsset quality continues to be a highlight of our performance despite the rapid decline of interest rates beginning in third quarter 2007. However,deteriorate. In 2009, nonperforming assets increased by $51.4 million.  Our loan quality
was impacted by the contracting economy and commercial real estate market, which caused declines in real estate values and deterioration in financial condition of various borrowers.  These conditions led to our downgrading the loan quality ratings on various real estate loans through our normal loan review process.  In addition, several impaired loans became under-collateralized due to the reduction in the estimated net realizable fair value of the underlying collateral.

·  The impact of foregone interest income from nonaccruing loans has negatively impacted the margin during the last two quarters2009 as it fell to 2.96%.

·  The deposit mix benefited from higher levels of 2008.retail deposits, primarily savings accounts, allowing us to reduce brokered deposits and short-term borrowings.

·  We remained well-capitalized by regulatory capital guidelines at December 31, 2008, however access to new capital resources is presently constrained.2009.


·  We mutually terminated the Greater Atlantic merger agreement.
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OUTLOOK

Summit remains well-capitalized and is adequately reserved and profitable.reserved.  The Company has adequate liquidity and is positioned to weather the current economic conditions and return to increased profitability when conditions improve.  In the short-term, however, Management anticipates the Company’s net income and earnings per common share will continue to be negatively impacted probably significantly, by continuing high levels of loan losses and nonperforming assets, a weak economy, low assetmodest reductions in total assets and revenue growth, low interest rates,revenues, and higher FDIC premiums.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and follow general practices within the financial services industry.  Application of these principles requires us to make estimates, assumptions, and judgments that affect the amounts reported in our financial statements and accompanying notes.  These estimates, assumptions, and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions, and judgments.  Certain policies inherently have a greater reliance on the use of estimates, assumptions, and judgments and as such have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported.

Our most significant accounting policies are presented in Note 1the notes to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.  These policies, along with the disclosures presented in the other financial statement notes and in this financial review, provide information on how significant assets and liabilities are valued in the financial statements and how those values are determined.

Based on the valuation techniques used and the sensitivity of financial statement amounts to the methods, assumptions, and estimates underlying those amounts, we have identified the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of goodwill and fair value measurements to be the accounting areas that require the most subjective or complex judgments, and as such could be most subject to revision as new information becomes available.

Allowance for loan losses:  The allowance for loan losses represents our estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses is considered a critical accounting estimate because it requires significant judgment and the use of estimates related to the amount and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, estimated losses on pools of homogeneous loans based on historical loss experience, and consideration of current economic trends and conditions, all of which may be susceptible to significant change.  The loan portfolio also represents the largest asset type on our consolidated balance sheet.  To the extent actual outcomes differ from our estimates, additional provisions for loan losses may be required that would negatively impact earnings in future periods.  Note 18 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements describes the methodology used to determine the allowance for loan losses and a discussion of the factors driving changes in the amount of the allowance for loan losses is included in the Asset Quality section of this financial review.

Goodwill:  Goodwill is subject to impairment testing at least annually to determine whether write-downs of the recorded
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balances are necessary.  A fair value is determined based on at least one of three various market valuation methodologies.  If the fair value equals or exceeds the book value, no write-down of recorded goodwill is necessary.  If the fair value is less than the book value, an expense may be required on our books to write down the goodwill to the proper carrying value.  During the third quarter of 2008,2009, we completed the required annual impairment test and determined that no impairment write-offs were necessary.  We can not assure you that future goodwill impairment tests will not result in a charge to earnings.

See Notes 1 andNote 11 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our intangible assets, which include goodwill.

Fair Value MeasurementsMeasurements:  :  We adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 (“SFAS 157”),ASC Topic 820 Fair Value MeasurementMeasurements s, on January 1, 2008. This standard provides a definition of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is the price that could be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, we classify our financial assets and liabilities measured and disclosed at fair value in accordance with the three-level hierarchy (e.g., Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3) established under SFAS 157.ASC Topic 820. Fair value determination in accordance with SFAS 157ASC Topic 820 requires that we make a number of significant judgments. In determining the fair value of financial instruments, we use market prices of the same or similar instruments whenever such prices are available. We do not use prices involving distressed sellers in determining fair value. If observable market prices are unavailable or impracticable to obtain, then fair value is estimated using modeling techniques such as discounted cash flow analyses. These modeling techniques incorporate our assessments regarding assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or the liability, including assumptions about the risks inherent in a particular valuation technique and the risk of nonperformance.

 
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       Fair value is used on a recurring basis for certain assets and liabilities in which fair value is the primary basis of accounting. Additionally, fair value is used on a non-recurring basis to evaluate assets or liabilities for impairment or for disclosure purposes in accordance with SFAS No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments.Instruments.
 
Deferred Income Tax Assets:  At December 31, 2009, we had net deferred tax assets of $9.5 million. Based on our ability to offset the net deferred tax asset against taxable income in prior carryback years, there was no impairment of the deferred tax asset at December 31, 2009. All available evidence, both positive and negative, was considered to determine whether, based on the weight of that evidence, impairment should be recognized. However, our forecast process includes judgmental and quantitative elements that may be subject to significant change. If our forecast of taxable income within the carryback/carryforward periods available under applicable law is not sufficient to cover the amount of net deferred tax assets, such assets may become impaired.

BUSINESS SEGMENT RESULTS

We are organized and managed along two major business segments, as described in Note 19 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.  The results of each business segment are intended to reflect each segment as if it were a stand alone business.  Net income by segment follows:



Dollars in thousands 2009  2008  2007 
Community banking $563  $4,119  $7,788 
Insurance  248   330   101 
Parent and other  (1,601)  (2,149)  (1,433)
Consolidated net income $(790) $2,300  $6,456 


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Earnings Summary

IncomeNet loss applicable to common shares was $790,000 for 2009 compared to income from continuing operations of $2,300,000 and $13,537,000 for the three years ended December 31, 2008 2007 and 2006, was $2,300,000, $13,537,000, and $11,060,000,2007, respectively.  On a per share basis, the loss applicable to common shares was $0.11 per diluted share in 2009 compared to income from continuing operations wasper diluted share of $0.31 in 2008, compared toand $1.85 in 2007, and $1.54 in 2006.2007.  Consolidated net income (loss) applicable to common shares, which includes the results of discontinued operations, for the three years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007 was ($790,000), $2,300,000, and 2006 was $2,300,000, $6,456,000, and $8,257,000, respectively.  On a per share basis, diluted net income (loss) was ($0.11) in 2009, compared to $0.31 in 2008 compared toand $0.88 in 2007 and $1.15 in 2006.2007.  Consolidated return on average equity was (0.90%) in 2009 compared to 2.59% in 2008 compared toand 7.34% in 2007 and 10.44% in 2006.2007.  Consolidated return on average assets for the year ended December 31, 20082009 was (0.05%) compared to 0.15% in 2008 compared toand 0.50% in 2007 and 0.70% in 2006.2007.  Included in 2008’s2009’s net incomeloss is a $15.5$20.3 million loan loss provision and an other-than-temporary non-cash impairment charge of $6.4$5.4 million pre-tax, equivalent to $4.0$3.4 million after-tax, related to $8.0 million of certain preferred stock issuances of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.residential mortgage-backed securities, which we continue to own.  A summary of the significant factors influencing our results of operations and related ratios is included in the following discussion.

Net Interest Income

The major component of our net earnings is net interest income, which is the excess of interest earned on earning assets over the interest expense incurred on interest bearing sources of funds.  Net interest income is affected by changes in volume, resulting from growth and alterations of the balance sheet's composition, fluctuations in interest rates and maturities of sources and uses of funds.  We seek to maximize net interest income through management of our balance sheet components.  This is accomplished by determining the optimal product mix with respect to yields on assets and costs of funds in light of projected economic conditions, while maintaining portfolio risk at an acceptable level.

Consolidated net interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis, consolidated average balance sheet amounts, and corresponding average yields on interest earning assets and costs of interest bearing liabilities for the years 2009, 2008 2007 and 20062007 are presented in Table I.  Table II presents, for the periods indicated, the changes in consolidated interest income and
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expense attributable to (a) changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior period rate) and (b) changes in rate (change in rate multiplied by prior period volume).  Changes in interest income and expense attributable to both rate and volume have been allocated between the factors in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.  Tables I and II are presented on a consolidated basis.  The results would not vary significantly if presented on a continuing operations basis.

Consolidated net interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis, totaled $44,840,000, $45,438,000, $40,495,000, and $37,870,000,$40,495,000 for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006,2007, respectively, representing a 1.3% decrease in 2009 and a 12.2% increase in 2008.  The decrease in 2009 is primarily the result of higher levels of nonaccruing loans, and the impact of the reversal of interest income at the time

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those loans were placed on nonaccrual status.  The 2008 and 6.9% in 2007.  These increasesincrease in net interest income arewas the result of substantial loan growth in the commercial real estate and residential mortgage portfolios in all three years.portfolios. Total average earning assets increased 17.0%4.2% to $1,512,511,000 at December 31, 2009 from $1,451,326,000 at December 31, 2008 from $1,240,647,000 at December 31, 2007.2008.   Total average interest bearing liabilities increased 18.6%6.16% to $1,345,948,000$1,428,911,000 at December 31, 2008,2009, compared to $1,135,031,000$1,345,848,000 at December 31, 2007.2008.  As identified in Table II, consolidated tax equivalent net interest income decreased $598,000 in 2009 and grew $4,943,000 and $2,625,000 during 2008 and 2007, respectively.2008.

  Our consolidated net interest margin was 2.96% for 2009 compared to 3.13% and 3.26% for 2008 compared to 3.26% and 3.38% for 2007, and 2006, respectively.  Our consolidated net interest margin decreased 17 basis points in 2009 and 13 basis points in 2008, driven primarily by the reversal of loan interest income related to nonaccrual loans placed on nonaccrual status during late 2008both periods and the continued reduction in interest income as a result of these loans remaining on nonaccrual status, and by a slight change instatus.  The present continued low interest rate environment has served to positively impact our balance sheet mix as the 94 basis point decrease in the yield on interest earning assets was mirrored by a 94 basis point decrease in our cost of interest bearing funds.  Our consolidated net interest margin decreased 12 basis points in 2007, driven by a 28 basis point increase indue to our liability sensitive balance sheet, as the cost of interest bearing funds while the increase on the yields on interest earning assets was only 14decreased 45 basis points.points in 2009 and 94 basis points in 2008.  See Tables I and II for further details regarding changes in volumes and rates of average assets and liabilities and how those changes affect our consolidated net interest income.

We anticipate a stable net interest margin in the near term as we do not expect interest rates to rise in the near future, we do not expect significant growth in our interest earning assets, nor do we expect our nonperforming asset balances to decline significantly in the near future.  We continue to monitor the net interest margin through net interest income simulation to minimize the potential for any significant negative impact.  See the Market Risk Management section for further discussion of the impact changes in market interest rates could have on us.

 
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TABLE I - AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY,  
INTEREST EARNINGS & EXPENSES, AND AVERAGE YIELDS/RATES        
            
 2009 2008 2007
 AverageEarnings/Yield/ AverageEarnings/Yield/ AverageEarnings/Yield/
 BalancesExpenseRate BalancesExpenseRate BalancesExpenseRate
Dollars in thousands           
ASSETS           
Interest earning assets           
    Loans, net of unearned interest (1)          
        Taxable $      1,184,571 $    71,4056.03%  $1,127,808 $    77,0556.83%  $   963,116 $    77,5118.05%
        Tax-exempt (2)              8,045           6658.27%          8,528           6978.17%          9,270           7387.96%
    Securities           
        Taxable           271,820      15,6025.74%      264,667      13,7075.18%      219,605      11,2235.11%
        Tax-exempt (2)             46,740        3,1506.74%        49,953        3,3806.77%        47,645        3,2896.90%
Federal Funds sold and interest           
  bearing deposits with other banks              1,335            130.97%            370              82.16%          1,011            515.04%
  $      1,512,511 $    90,8356.01%  $1,451,326 $    94,8476.54%  $1,240,647 $    92,8127.48%
Noninterest earning assets           
    Cash and due from banks             18,282          18,792          14,104  
    Banks premises and equipment             23,646          22,154          22,179  
   Other assets             60,656          38,760          30,795  
    Allowance for loan losses            (18,293)         (12,980)           (8,683)  
        Total assets $      1,596,802    $1,518,052    $1,299,042  
            
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Liabilities           
Interest bearing liabilities           
    Interest bearing demand deposits $        154,233 $        7840.51%  $   190,066 $     2,4161.27%  $   227,014 $     7,6953.39%
    Savings deposits           112,712        1,7741.57%        55,554           9081.63%        42,254           7061.67%
    Time deposits           632,988      22,4073.54%      568,491      24,0194.23%      524,389      25,8954.94%
    Short-term borrowings             99,497           5730.58%      112,383        2,3922.13%        95,437        4,8225.05%
    Long-term borrowings and           
      subordinated debentures           429,481      20,4574.76%      419,454      19,6744.69%      245,937      13,1995.37%
  $      1,428,911 $    45,9953.22%  $1,345,948 $    49,4093.67%  $1,135,031 $    52,3174.61%
Noninterest bearing liabilities           
    Demand deposits             71,281          75,165          65,060  
    Other liabilities              8,666            7,976          11,000  
    Total liabilities        1,508,858      1,429,089      1,211,091  
    Shareholders' equity             87,944          88,963          87,951  
      Total liabilities and           
        shareholders' equity $      1,596,802    $1,518,052    $1,299,042  
NET INTEREST EARNINGS  $    44,840    $    45,438    $    40,495 
NET INTEREST MARGIN  2.96%   3.13%   3.26%
            
(1) For purposes of this table, nonaccrual loans are included in average loan balances.  Included in interest and fees on loans are loan fees of $890,000,
    $775,000, and $633,000 for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 respectively.     
            
(2) For purposes of this table, interest income on tax-exempt securities and loans has been adjusted assuming an effective combined Federal and state tax
    rate of 34% for all years presented.  The tax equivalent adjustment results in an increase in interest income of $1,298,000, $1,363,000, and $1,428,000,
    for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.        
            
TABLE I - AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, 
INTEREST EARNINGS & EXPENSES, AND AVERAGE YIELDS/RATES      
            
 2008 2007 2006
 AverageEarnings/Yield/ AverageEarnings/Yield/ AverageEarnings/Yield/
 BalancesExpenseRate BalancesExpenseRate BalancesExpenseRate
Dollars in thousands           
ASSETS           
Interest earning assets           
    Loans, net of unearned interest (1)           
        Taxable $1,127,808 $77,0556.83%  $963,116 $77,5118.05%  $872,017 $68,9157.90%
        Tax-exempt (2) 8,528 6978.17%  9,270 7387.96%  8,428 6427.62%
    Securities           
        Taxable 264,667 13,7075.18%  219,605 11,2235.11%  193,046 9,4034.87%
        Tax-exempt (2) 49,953 3,3806.77%  47,645 3,2896.90%  46,382 3,2276.96%
Federal Funds sold and interest           
  bearing deposits with other banks 370 82.16%  1,011 515.04%  1,216 625.10%
  $1,451,326 $94,8476.54%  $1,240,647 $92,8127.48%  $1,121,089 $82,2497.34%
Noninterest earning assets           
    Cash and due from banks 18,792    14,104    13,417  
    Banks premises and equipment 22,154    22,179    23,496  
   Other assets 38,760    30,795    26,422  
    Allowance for loan losses (12,980)    (8,683)    (6,849)  
        Total assets $1,518,052    $1,299,042    $1,177,575  
            
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Liabilities           
Interest bearing liabilities           
    Interest bearing demand deposits $190,066 $2,4161.27%  $227,014 $7,6953.39%  $215,642 $7,4763.47%
    Savings deposits 55,554 9081.63%  42,254 7061.67%  42,332 5541.31%
    Time deposits 568,491 24,0194.23%  524,389 25,8954.94%  458,864 20,2824.42%
    Short-term borrowings 112,383 2,3922.13%  95,437 4,8225.05%  130,771 6,6125.06%
    Long-term borrowings and           
      subordinated debentures 419,454 19,6744.69%  245,937 13,1995.37%  176,422 9,4555.36%
  $1,345,948 $49,4093.67%  $1,135,031 $52,3174.61%  $1,024,031 $44,3794.33%
Noninterest bearing liabilities           
    Demand deposits 75,165    65,060    64,380  
    Other liabilities 7,976    11,000    10,106  
    Total liabilities 1,429,089    1,211,091    1,098,517  
    Shareholders' equity 88,963    87,951    79,058  
      Total liabilities and           
        shareholders' equity $1,518,052    $1,299,042    $1,177,575  
NET INTEREST EARNINGS  $45,438    $40,495    $37,870 
NET INTEREST MARGIN  3.13%   3.26%   3.38%
            
(1) For purposes of this table, nonaccrual loans are included in average loan balances.  Included in interest and fees on loans are loan fees of $775,000,
    $633,000, and $636,000 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 respectively.      
            
(2) For purposes of this table, interest income on tax-exempt securities and loans has been adjusted assuming an effective combined Federal and state tax
    rate of 34% for all years presented.  The tax equivalent adjustment results in an increase in interest income of $1,363,000, $1,428,000, and $1,286,000,


Table II - Changes in Interest Margin Attributable to Rate and Volume - Consolidated Basis       
                   
  2009 Versus 2008  2008 Versus 2007 
  Increase (Decrease)  Increase (Decrease) 
  Due to Change in:  Due to Change in: 
Dollars in thousands Volume  Rate  Net  Volume  Rate  Net 
Interest earned on:                  
Loans                  
  Taxable $3,757  $(9,407) $(5,650) $12,191  $(12,647) $(456)
  Tax-exempt  (40)  8  $(32)  (60)  19   (41)
Securities                        
  Taxable  378   1,517  $1,895   2,332   152   2,484 
  Tax-exempt  (217)  (13) $(230)  157   (66)  91 
Federal funds sold and interest                        
  bearing deposits with other banks  11   (6)  5   (22)  (21)  (43)
Total interest earned on                        
  interest earning assets  3,889   (7,901)  (4,012)  14,598   (12,563)  2,035 
                         
Interest paid on:                        
Interest bearing demand                        
  deposits  (390)  (1,242)  (1,632)  (1,090)  (4,189)  (5,279)
Savings deposits  901   (35)  866   217   (15)  202 
Time deposits  2,551   (4,163)  (1,612)  2,062   (3,938)  (1,876)
Short-term borrowings  (247)  (1,572)  (1,819)  740   (3,170)  (2,430)
Long-term borrowings and                        
   subordinated debentures  475   308   783   8,316   (1,841)  6,475 
  Total interest paid on                        
    interest bearing liabilities  3,290   (6,704)  (3,414)  10,245   (13,153)  (2,908)
                         
Net interest income $599  $(1,197) $(598) $4,353  $590  $4,943 
                         


Table II - Changes in Interest Margin Attributable to Rate and Volume - Consolidated Basis       
                   
  2008 Versus 2007  2007 Versus 2006 
  Increase (Decrease)  Increase (Decrease) 
  Due to Change in:  Due to Change in: 
Dollars in thousands Volume  Rate  Net  Volume  Rate  Net 
Interest earned on:                  
Loans                  
  Taxable $12,191  $(12,647) $(456) $7,312  $1,284  $8,596 
  Tax-exempt  (60)  19   (41)  66   30   96 
Securities                        
  Taxable  2,332   152   2,484   1,341   479   1,820 
  Tax-exempt  157   (66)  91   87   (25)  62 
Federal funds sold and interest                        
  bearing deposits with other banks  (22)  (21)  (43)  (10)  (1)  (11)
Total interest earned on                        
  interest earning assets  14,598   (12,563)  2,035   8,796   1,767   10,563 
                         
Interest paid on:                        
Interest bearing demand                        
  deposits  (1,090)  (4,189)  (5,279)  388   (169)  219 
Savings deposits  217   (15)  202   (1)  153   152 
Time deposits  2,062   (3,938)  (1,876)  3,082   2,531   5,613 
Short-term borrowings  740   (3,170)  (2,430)  (1,786)  (4)  (1,790)
Long-term borrowings and                        
   subordinated debentures  8,316   (1,841)  6,475   3,731   13   3,744 
  Total interest paid on                        
    interest bearing liabilities  10,245   (13,153)  (2,908)  5,414   2,524   7,938 
                         
Net interest income $4,353  $590  $4,943  $3,382  $(757) $2,625 


Noninterest Income

Noninterest income from continuing operations totaled 0.19%0.36%, 0.57%0.19%, and 0.31%0.57%, of average assets in 2009, 2008, 2007 and 20062007, respectively.  Noninterest income from continuing operations totaled $5,800,000 in 2009, compared to $2,868,000 in 2008 compared toand $7,357,000 in 2007, and $3,633,000 in 2006, with service fees from deposit accounts and insurance commissions being the primary positive components.components and other-than-temporary impairment of securities being the largest negative component.  During 2009 and 2008, we recorded an other-than-temporary impairment chargecharges on securities of $7,060,000.$5,366,000 and $7,060,000, respectively.  Further detail regarding noninterest income from continuing operations is reflected in the following table.

 

Table III -- Noninterest Income - Continuing Operations       
Dollars in thousands 2009  2008  2007 
    Insurance commissions $5,045  $5,139  $2,876 
    Service fees  3,330   3,246   3,004 
    Mortgage origination revenue  265   94   134 
    Realized securities gains (losses)  1,497   (6)  - 
    Other-than-temporary impairment of securities  (5,366)  (7,060)  - 
    Net cash settlement on interest rate swaps  -   (170)  (727)
    Change in fair value of interest rate swaps  -   705   1,478 
    Gain (loss) on sale of assets  (112)  126   (33)
    ATM/Debit Card Income  764   646   535 
    Other  377   148   90 
Total $5,800  $2,868  $7,357 



Noninterest Income - Continuing Operations       
Dollars in thousands 2008  2007  2006 
    Insurance commissions $5,139  $2,876  $924 
    Service fees  3,246   3,004   2,758 
    Securities (losses)  (6)  -   - 
    Other-than-temporary impairment of securities  (7,060)  -   - 
    Net cash settlement on interest rate swaps  (170)  (727)  (534)
    Change in fair value of interest rate swaps  705   1,478   (90)
    Gain (loss) on sale of assets  126   (33)  (46)
    Other  888   759   622 
Total $2,868  $7,357  $3,634 

Insurance commissions:  The increase in both 2008 and 2007 arewas due to our acquisition of the Kelly Agencies, two insurance agencies specializing in group health, life and disability benefit plans in July, 2007.

Service fees:  Total service fees increased 2.6% in 2009 and 8.1% in 2008 and 8.9% in 2007 primarily as a result of increases in overdraft and nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees due to an increased overdraft usage by customers and a change in our fee structure during 2007.

Other-than-temporary impairment of securities:  During 2009, we took other-than-temporary non-cash impairment charges of $5.2 million pre-tax, equivalent to $3.2 million after-tax, related to certain residential mortgage-backed securities.  The remaining $215,000 other-than-temporary impairment charge on securities during 2009 was related to an equity investment.  During 2008, we took an other-than-temporary non-cash impairment charge of $6.4 million pre-tax, equivalent to $4.0 million after-tax, related to $8.0 million of certain preferred stock issuances of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and a $0.7 million impairment charge on our investment in Greater Atlantic Financial Corp.’s common stock .stock.

Change in fair value of derivative instruments:  During 2008, we realized a $705,000 gain on derivative instruments upon termination of interest rate swaps that did not qualify for hedge accounting.  During 2007, $1,478,000 change in fair value was attributable to the expectation of falling short-term market interest rates which positively impacts the fair value of related derivative instruments.

Gains/Losseslosses on sales of assets:  These items are primarily a result of sales of foreclosed properties.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense for continuing operations was well controlled in both 20082009 and 2007.2008.  These expenses totaled $31,898,000, $29,434,000, and $25,098,000, and $21,609,000, or 1.9%2.0%, 1.9%, and 1.8%1.9%, of average assets for each of the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 2006,2007, respectively.  Total noninterest expense for continuing operations increased $2,464,000 in 2009 compared to 2008 and increased $4,336,000 in 2008 compared to 2007, and  $3,489,000 in 2007 compared to 2006.2007.  Table IIIIV below shows the breakdown of these increases.

Salaries and employee benefits:  Salaries and employee benefits decreased 5.1% during 2009 compared to 2008.  This decrease was primarily attributable to decreased performance-based incentive payments throughout the Company.  These expenses increased 14.7% during 2008 compared to 2007.  The additional salaries and benefit costs associated with the Kelly Agencies was generally offset by reductions in performance-based incentive payments throughout the Company.  These expenses

Professional fees:  Professional fees, consisting primarily of legal, accounting, and consulting fees, increased 23.6% in 200794.9% during 2009 primarily due to increased staffing as a result oflegal fees related to the acquisition of the Kelly Agencies.foreclosure process.

Net occupancyFDIC premiums:  The increase in FDIC premiums during 2009 is attributable to the one-time special assessment during second quarter, and Equipmentalso higher rates charged by the FDIC.  The increase in 2008 was the result of higher rates also.

OREO foreclosure expense:  The increases in net occupancy and equipment expense forThese expenses increased during both 2008 and 2007 are attributed2009 due to increased facility costs as a result of acquiring the Kelly Agenciesincrease in 2007.properties that we foreclosed upon in both periods.

Other:  Other expenses increased $1,701,000 or 36.7% during 2008.  The two largest contributors to this increase were 1) FDIC assessment, which totaled $744,000 in 2008 compared to $290,000 in 2007 due to an26.6% increase in assessment rates by the FDIC and 2) $681,000 ofother expenses during 2008 included a $682,000 charge related to the termination during 2008 of the merger agreement with Greater Atlantic Financial Corp.


Table IV - Noninterest Expense - Continuing Operations                
     Change     Change    
Dollars in thousands 2009   $   %   2008    $   %   2007 
    Salaries and employee benefits $15,908  $(854)  -5.1% $16,762  $2,154   14.7% $14,608 
    Net occupancy expense  2,032   162   8.7%  1,870   112   6.4%  1,758 
    Equipment expense  2,151   (22)  -1.0%  2,173   169   8.4%  2,004 
    Supplies  967   42   4.5%  925   54   6.2%  871 
    Professional fees  1,409   686   94.9%  723   28   4.0%  695 
    Advertising  198   (91)  -31.5%  289   18   6.6%  271 
    Amortization of intangibles  351   -   0.0%  351   100   39.8%  251 
    FDIC premiums  3,223   2,479   333.2%  744   454   156.6%  290 
    OREO expense  478   336   236.6%  142   100   238.1%  42 
    Other  5,181   (274)  -5.0%  5,455   1,147   26.6%  4,308 
Total $31,898  $2,464   8.4% $29,434  $4,336   17.3% $25,098 


Table III - Noninterest Expense - Continuing Operations                
     Change     Change    
Dollars in thousands 2008                              $   %         2007                                $   %           2006 
    Salaries and employee benefits $16,762  $2,154   14.7% $14,608  $2,787   23.6% $11,821 
    Net occupancy expense  1,870   112   6.4%  1,758   201   12.9%  1,557 
    Equipment expense  2,173   169   8.4%  2,004   103   5.4%  1,901 
    Supplies  925   54   6.2%  871   74   9.3%  797 
    Professional fees  723   28   4.0%  695   (198)  -22.2%  893 
    Advertising  289   18   6.6%  271   (13)  -4.6%  284 
    Amortization of intangibles  351   100   39.8%  251   100   66.2%  151 
    Other  6,341   1,701   36.7%  4,640   434   10.3%  4,206 
Total $29,434  $4,336   17.3% $25,098  $3,488   16.1% $21,610 


Income Tax Expense/Benefit

Income tax expense/benefit for continuing operations for the three years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 20062007 totaled ($2,165,000), ($291,000), $5,734,000, and $5,018,000,$5,734,000, respectively.   Refer to Note 14 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further information and additional discussion of the significant components influencing our effective income tax rates.

CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION

TotalAlthough our average assets in 2008 were $1,518,052,000,grew during 2009 to $1,596,802,000, an increase of 16.9%5.2% over 2007's2008's average of $1,299,042,000.$1,518,052,000, our year end December 31, 2009 assets were $42,491,000 less than December 31, 2008.  Average assets grew 10.3%16.9% in 2007,2008, from $1,177,575,000$1,299,042,000 in 2006.  This growth principally occurred in our loan portfolio in both years.2007.  Significant changes in the components of our balance sheet in 20082009 and 20072008 are discussed below.

Loan Portfolio

Table IVV depicts loan balances by type and the respective percentage of each to total loans at December 31, as follows:


 
Table IV - Loans by Type                            
  2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
     Percent     Percent     Percent     Percent     Percent 
Dollars in thousands Amount  of Total  Amount  of Total  Amount  of Total  Amount  of Total  Amount  of Total 
                               
Commercial $130,106   10.7% $92,599   8.7% $69,470   7.5% $63,206   7.9% $53,226   8.7%
Commercial real estate, land development, and construction  667,729   55.2%  609,748   57.4%  530,018   57.3%  407,435   50.8%  283,547   46.6%
Residential mortgage  376,026   31.0%  322,640   30.3%  282,512   30.5%  285,241   35.6%  223,690   36.7%
Consumer  31,519   2.6%  31,956   3.0%  36,455   3.9% ��36,863   4.6%  38,948   6.4%
Other  6,061   0.5%  6,641   0.6%  6,969   0.8%  8,598   1.1%  9,605   1.6%
                                         
Total loans $1,211,441   100.0% $1,063,584   100.0% $925,424   100.0% $801,343   100.0% $609,016   100.0%
                                         
Table V - Loans by Type                            
  2009  2008  2007  2006  2005 
     Percent     Percent     Percent     Percent     Percent 
Dollars in thousands Amount  of Total  Amount  of Total  Amount  of Total  Amount  of Total  Amount  of Total 
                               
Commercial $122,508   10.6% $130,106   10.7% $92,599   8.7% $69,470   7.5% $63,206   7.9%
Commercial real estate  465,037   40.2%  452,264   37.3%  384,478   36.1%  314,198   34.0%  266,229   33.2%
Construction and                                        
development  162,080   14.1%  215,465   17.9%  225,270   21.3%  215,820   23.3%  141,206   17.6%
Residential mortgage  372,867   32.2%  376,026   31.0%  322,640   30.3%  282,512   30.5%  285,241   35.6%
Consumer  28,203   2.4%  31,519   2.6%  31,956   3.0%  36,455   3.9%  36,863   4.6%
Other  5,652   0.5%  6,061   0.5%  6,641   0.6%  6,969   0.8%  8,598   1.1%
                                         
Total loans $1,156,347   100.0% $1,211,441   100.0% $1,063,584   100.0% $925,424   100.0% $801,343   100.0%

Total net loans averaged $1,192,616,000 in 2009 compared to $1,136,336,000 in 2008, compared to $972,386,000 in 2007, which represented 74.9%nearly 75% of total average assets for both years.  The increase in the dollar volume of loans was primarily attributable toWe have slowed our loan growth mode.  This trend will not continue due to the current weakened economic conditions in our market areas and limited availability of new capital resources.

Refer to Note 7 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for our loan maturities and a discussion of our adjustable rate loans as of December 31, 2008.2009.

In the normal course of business, we make various commitments and incur certain contingent liabilities, which are disclosed in Note 16 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements but not reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.  There have been no significant changes in these types of commitments and contingent liabilities and we do not anticipate any material losses as a result of these commitments.

Securities

Securities comprised approximately 21.6%17.1% of total assets at December 31, 20082009 compared to 20.9%20.1% at December 31, 2007.2008.  Average securities approximated $314,620,000$318,560,000 for 20082009 or 17.7%1.3% more than 2007's2008's average of $267,250,000.$314,620,000. Refer to Note 6 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for details of amortized cost, the estimated fair values, unrealized gains and losses as well as the security classifications by type.

All of our securities are classified as available for sale to provide us with flexibility to better manage our balance sheet structure and react to asset/liability management issues as they arise.  Pursuant to SFAS No. 115,ASC Topic 320 Investments—Debt and Equity Securities, anytime that we carry a security with an unrealized loss that has been determined to be “other than temporary”“other-than-temporary”, we must recognize that loss in income.  During 2009, we took other-than-temporary non-cash impairment charges of $5.2 million pre-tax, equivalent to $3.2 million after-tax, related to certain nongovernment sponsored residential mortgage-backed securities, with a book value of $2.2 million.  During 2008, we took an other-than-temporary non-cash impairment charge of $6.4 million pre-tax, equivalent to $4.0 million after-tax, related to $8.0 million of certain preferred stock issuances of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation that we continue to own with a book value of $103,000.  The action taken by the Federal Housing Finance Agency on September 7, 2008 placing these Government-Sponsored Agencies into conservatorship and eliminating the dividends on their preferred shares led to our determination that these securities are other-than-temporarily impaired.  We also recognized an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $0.7 million (the entire amount) on our investment in Greater Atlantic Financial Corp. stock, which we continue to own.



At December 31, 20082009, we had $10.0$6.4 million in unrealized losses related to residential mortgage backed securities issued by nongovernment sponsored entities. We monitor the performance of the mortgages underlying these bonds. Although there has been some deterioration in collateral performance, we only hold the mostprimarily senior tranches of each issue which provides protection against defaults. We attribute the unrealized loss on these mortgage backed securities held largely to the current absence of liquidity in the credit markets and not to deterioration in credit quality.  We expect to receive all contractual principal and interest payments due on our debt securities and have the ability and intent to hold these investments until their fair value recovers or until maturity. The mortgages in these asset pools have been made to borrowers with strong credit history and significant equity invested in their homes. They are well diversified geographically. Nonetheless, significant further weakening of economic fundamentals coupled with significant increases in unemployment and substantial deterioration in the value of high end residential properties could extend distress to this borrower population. This could increase default rates and put additional pressure on property values. Should these conditions occur, the value of these securities could decline further and trigger the recognition of anadditional other-than-temporary impairment charge.charges.

At December 31, 2008,2009, we did not own securities of any one issuer that were not issued by the U.S. Treasury or a U.S. Government agency that exceeded ten percent of shareholders’ equity.  The maturity distribution of the securities portfolio at December 31, 2008,2009, together with the weighted average yields for each range of maturity, is summarized in Table V.VI.  The stated average yields are actual yields and are not stated on a tax equivalent basis.

 


Table V - Securities Maturity Analysis 
Table VI - Securities Maturity AnalysisTable VI - Securities Maturity Analysis 
       After one  After five              After one  After five       
 Within  but within  but within  After  Within  but within  but within  After 
At amortized cost, dollars in thousands
 one year  five years  ten years  ten years 
 one year  five years  ten years  ten years 
(At amortized cost, dollars in thousands) Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield 
                                                
U. S. Government agencies                                                
and corporations $3,741   4.5% $8,769   4.9% $17,453   5.1% $6,971   5.4% $2,758   2.6% $11,900   3.0% $18,391   4.8% $21,801   5.3%
Residential mortgage backed securities:                                                                
Government sponsored agencies 52,645   5.3%  56,858   5.3%  25,799   5.6%  11,773   5.7%  39,960   5.4%  46,632   5.3%  6,255   4.8%  3,091   5.1%
Nongovernment sponsored entities 15,793   6.3%  47,657   6.5%  22,884   6.2%  9,234   5.6%  18,427   6.2%  43,223   6.3%  10,733   6.1%  3,164   7.9%
State and political                                                                
subdivisions 776   4.2%  6,176   6.6%  12,978   6.7%  30,447   6.5%  420   5.4%  7,622   6.7%  8,728   6.2%  29,476   6.3%
Corporate debt securities -   -   349   6.8%  -   -   -   -   350   6.8%  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Other  -   -   -   -   -   -   395   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   77   - 
                                                                
Total $72,955   5.5% $119,809   5.8% $79,114   5.9% $58,820   6.0% $61,915   5.5% $109,377   5.5% $44,107   5.4% $57,609   5.9%
                                


Deposits

Total deposits at December 31, 20082009 increased $137,163,000$51,488,000 or 16.6%5.3% compared to December 31, 2007.2008.  Average interest bearing deposits increased $20,454,000,$85,822,000, or 2.6%10.5% during 2008.2009.  We have strengthened our focus on growing retail deposits, which is reflected by their steady growth over the past two years, increasing 15.9% in 2009 and 2.6% in 2008 and 7.1%2008.  The increase in 2007.2009 resulted from the introduction of a new internet savings product.  Wholesale deposits, which represent brokered certificates of deposit acquired through a third party, increased 68.1%decreased 18.5% to $241,814,000 at December 31, 2009.  These deposits totaled $296,589,000 at December 31, 2008.  These2008, an increase of 68.1% from 2007.  During 2009, we focused on increasing retail deposits, totaled $176,391,000 at December 31, 2007, a decrease of 36.9% from 2006.which enabled us to lower our wholesale deposits.  During 2008, the pricing of brokered certificates of deposits was more favorable when compared to other wholesale funding sources, and were used to pay off short term Federal Home Loan Bank advances.  Our decreased utilization of brokered deposits during 2007 was due to favorable pricing of other alternative wholesale funding sources, including wholesale reverse repurchase agreements.

 


Deposits               
Table VII - Deposits               
Dollars in thousands 2008  2007  2006  2005  2004  2009  2008  2007  2006  2005 
Noninterest bearing demand $69,808  $65,727  $62,591  $62,617  $55,402  $74,119  $69,808  $65,727  $62,591  $62,617 
Interest bearing demand 156,990  222,825  220,167  200,638  122,355   148,587   156,990   222,825   220,167   200,638 
Savings 61,689  40,845  47,984  44,681  50,428   188,419   61,689   40,845   47,984   44,681 
Certificates of deposit 347,444  291,294  249,952  211,032  217,863   328,858   347,444   291,294   249,952   211,032 
Individual Retirement Accounts  33,330  31,605  28,370  26,231  25,298   35,541   33,330   31,605   28,370   26,231 
Retail deposits  669,261  652,296  609,064  545,199  471,346   775,524   669,261   652,296   609,064   545,199 
Wholesale deposits  296,589  176,391  279,623  128,688  53,268   241,814   296,589   176,391   279,623   128,688 
Total deposits $965,850  $828,687  $888,687  $673,887  $524,614  $1,017,338  $965,850  $828,687  $888,687  $673,887 


See Table I for average deposit balance and rate information by deposit type for 2009, 2008 2007 and 20062007 and Note 12 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for a maturity distribution of time deposits as of December 31, 2008.2009.



Borrowings

Lines of Credit:  We have available lines of credit from various correspondent banks totaling $18,501,000 at December 31, 2008.  These lines are utilized when temporary day to day funding needs arise.  They are reflected on the consolidated balance sheet as short-term borrowings.  We also have remaining available lines of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank totaling $188,279,000$219,436,000 at December 31, 2008.2009.  We use these lines primarily to fund loans to customers.  Funds acquired through this
program are reflected on the consolidated balance sheet in short-term borrowings or long-term borrowings, depending on the repayment terms of the debt agreement.  We also had $23$102 million available on a short term line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank at December 31, 2008,2009, which is primarily secured by consumer loans and commercial and industrial loans.

Short-term Borrowings: Total short-term borrowings decreased $18,955,000$103,361,000 from $172,055,000 at December 31, 2007 to $153,100,000 at December 31, 2008.2008 to $49,739,000 at December 31, 2009.  These borrowings were principally replaced with brokered certificatesretail deposits and principal paydowns of deposits.mortgage-backed securities.  See Note 13 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures regarding our short-term borrowings.

Long-term Borrowings: Total long-term borrowings of $392,748,000$381,492,000 at December 31, 2009 and $382,748,000 at December 31, 2008, consisted primarily of funds borrowed on available lines of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank and structured reverse repurchase agreements with two unaffiliated institutions.  Borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank increased $65,123,000totaled $258,856,000 at December 31, 2009, compared to $260,111,000 compared to the $194,988,000 outstanding at December 31, 2007.2008.  We have a term loan with an unrelated financial institution that is secured by the common stock of our subsidiary bank, with an interest rate of prime minus 50 basis points, and matures in 2017.  The outstanding balance of this term loan was $12,637,000 and $10,750,000 at December 31, 20082009 and 2007, respectively.  During 2008, $10 million of subordinated debt was issued to an unrelated institution, which bears a variable interest rate of 1 month LIBOR plus 275 basis points, a term of 7.5 years, and it is not prepayable by us within the first two and one half years.2008.  During 2007, we entered into $110 million of structured reverse repurchase agreements, with terms ranging from 5 to 10 years and call features ranging from 2 to 3.5 years in which they are callable by the purchaser.  Long term borrowings were principally used to fund our loan growth.  Refer to Note 13 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding our long-term borrowings.

Subordinated Debentures:  We have subordinated debt which qualifies as Tier 2 regulatory capital totaling $16.8 million at December 31, 2009 and $10 million at December 31, 2008.  During 2009, we issued $6.8 million in subordinated debt, of which $5 million was issued to an affiliate of a director of Summit.  We also issued $1.0 million and $0.8 million to two unrelated parties.  These three issuances bear an interest rate of 10 percent per annum, have a term of 10 years, and are not prepayable by us within the first five years.  During 2008, $10 million of subordinated debt was issued to an unrelated institution, which bears a variable interest rate of 1 month LIBOR plus 275 basis points, has a term of 7.5 years, and it is not prepayable by us within the first two and one half years.

ASSET QUALITY

ASSET QUALITY
During 2007, certain of our customers began experiencing difficulty making timely payments on their loans.  Due to current decliningrecessionary economic conditions, borrowers have in many cases been unable to refinance their loans due to a range of factors including declining property values.  As a result, we have experienced higher delinquencies and nonperforming assets, particularly inwith regard to our construction & development, residential real estate, loan portfolios and in commercial construction loans to residential real estate developers.loan portfolios.  It is not known when the housing market will stabilize.  While managementManagement anticipates loan delinquencies will remain higher than historical levels forin the foreseeable future,near term, and we anticipate that nonperforming assets will remain elevated infor the near term.foreseeable future.

Table VI presents a summary of non-performing assets of continuing operations at December 31, as follows:
Table VIII presents a summary of non-performing assets of continuing operations at December 31, as follows:


Table VI - Nonperforming Assets             
                
Dollars in thousands 2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
Nonaccrual loans $46,930  $2,917  $638  $583  $532 
Accruing loans past due                    
  90 days or more  1,039   7,416   4,638   799   140 
   Total nonperforming loans  47,969   10,333   5,276   1,382   672 
                     
Foreclosed properties and                    
  repossessed assets  8,113   2,058   77   285   646 
Nonaccrual securities  -   -   -   -   349 
   Total nonperforming assets $56,082  $12,391  $5,353  $1,667  $1,667 
                     
Total nonperforming loans                    
   as a percentage of total loans  3.97%  0.97%  0.57%  0.17%  0.11%
                     
Total nonperforming assets                    
  as a percentage of total assets  3.45%  0.86%  0.43%  0.15%  0.19%
                     


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Table VIII - Nonperforming Assets               
                
Dollars in thousands 2009  2008  2007  2006  2005 
 Accruing loans past due 90 days or more:               
 Commercial $23  $-  $702  $34  $184 
 Commercial real estate  -   -   2,821   137   86 
 Commercial construction & development  -   1,015   -   -   - 
 Residential construction & development  -   -   1,919   3,971   - 
 Residential real estate  156   2   1,765   425   436 
 Consumer  20   22   209   70   93 
 Other  2   -   -   1   - 
 Total 90+ days past due  201   1,039   7,416   4,638   799 
 Nonaccrual loans:                    
 Commercial  408   198   14   24   58 
 Commercial real estate  35,217   24,323   1,524   -   364 
 Commercial construction & development  11,553   -   -   -   - 
 Residential construction & development  14,775   17,368   98   -   - 
 Residential real estate  4,407   4,983   1,247   584   135 
 Consumer  381   58   34   30   26 
 Total nonaccrual loans  66,741   46,930   2,917   638   583 
 Foreclosed properties:                    
 Commercial  -   -   -   -   - 
 Commercial real estate  4,788   875   430   -   107 
 Commercial construction & development  2,028   180   525   -   - 
 Residential construction & development  30,230   6,575   391   -   - 
 Residential real estate  3,247   480   712   41   161 
 Consumer  -   -   -   -   - 
 Total foreclosed properties  40,293   8,110   2,058   41   268 
 Repossessed assets  269   3   -   36   17 
 Total nonperforming assets $107,504  $56,082  $12,391  $5,353  $1,667 
                     
 Total nonperforming loans as a                    
    percentage of total loans  5.79%  3.97%  0.97%  0.57%  0.17%
                     
 Total nonperforming assets as a                    
    percentage of total assets  6.78%  3.45%  0.86%  0.43%  0.15%

The following table presents a summary of our 30 to 89 days past due performing loans.


Table IX - Loans Past Due 30-89 Days      
    
 Dollars in thousands 12/31/2009  12/31/2008 
Commercial $1,585  $114 
Commercial real estate  3,861   195 
Construction and development  1,161   2,722 
Residential real estate  8,250   5,009 
Consumer  835   824 
   Total $15,692  $8,864 
         
 
 


Loans Past Due 30-89 Days      
    
 Dollars in thousands 12/31/2008  12/31/2007 
       
Commercial $114  $264 
Commercial real estate  195   1,604 
Construction and development  2,722   997 
Residential real estate  5,009   4,485 
Consumer  824   1,335 
   Total $8,864  $8,685 



Total nonaccrual loans and accruing loans past due 90 days or more increased from $10,333,000The following table details our most significant nonperforming loan relationships at December 31, 2007 to $47,969,000 at December 31, 2008.  The following table shows our nonperforming loans by category as of December 31, 2008 and 2007.2009.



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Nonperforming Loans by Type      
       
Dollars in thousands 2008  2007 
Commercial $199  $716 
Commercial real estate  24,323   4,346 
Land development and construction  18,382   2,016 
Residential real estate  4,986   3,012 
Consumer  79   243 
Total $47,969  $10,333 



Table X - Significant Nonperforming Loan Relationships
December 31, 2009         
Dollars in thousands         
LocationUnderlying CollateralLoan Origination DateLoan Nonaccrual Date Loan BalanceMethod Used to Measure ImpairmentMost Recent Appraised Value Amount Allocated to Allowance for Loan LossesAmount Previously Charged-off
 
Front Royal, VA124 room hotel & 8 commercial lotsSept. 2007  & Jan 2008Sept. 2008 $20,679Collateral value $21,280(1) (3) $1,527 $  -
Winchester, VACommercial building & two undeveloped commercial parcelsDec. 2008July 2009 and Dec. 2009 $4,878Collateral value$4,288(1) $915 $  -
Rockingham Co., VA & Moorefield, WVResidential subdivision & undeveloped acreageNov. 2007Mar. 2009 $3,714Collateral value $3,397(1) $731 $  -
Winchester, VA130 room hotel & commercial acreageSept. 2008Dec. 2009 $11,152Collateral value $18,828(4) $  - $  -
Berkeley Co., WV & Frederick Co., VAThree residential subdivisions & undeveloped acreage; single family lots, and 5 single family residences & acreageVarious 2006 - March 2009Sept. 2009 $8,363Collateral value $9,006(1) $2,213 $  -
Winchester, VACommercial lots & acreageNov. 2008Mar. 2009 $1,884Collateral value $1,641(1) $408 $  -
Winchester, VAMini-storage units & Multi-family unitJuly 2006, Feb. 2008, & June 2007Dec. 2009 $1,955Collateral value $2,030(1) $  - $  -
Frederick Co., VACommercial condominium under construction, undeveloped acreage, & equipmentJuly 2005 & May 2008Mar. 2009 $6,315Collateral value $7,189(1) $415 $2,012
Front Royal, VAResidential building lots & undeveloped acreage; 1 single family residenceJuly & Oct. 2006Dec. 2008, Mar. 2009, & June 2009 $1,322Collateral value $750(1) $647 $  -
          
(1) - Values are based upon recent external appraisal.        
(2) - Values for equipment are based upon equipment trader prices and management's estimate of value.    
(3) - Value of the 8 commercial lots is also detailed on the 124-room hotel since they share a 1st lien.    
(4) - Value is based upon appraisal obtained at loan origination. New appraisal has been ordered.    
Commercial real estate nonperforming:  One borrower -- a hotel, conference and golf course facility near Front Royal, Virginia -- comprises 98% of the balance of nonperforming commercial real estate loans at December 31, 2008.  The debtor has filed for bankruptcy reorganization, and we expect this problem credit to be resolved within the next 12 months.

Land development and construction nonperforming:  Approximately 82% of our nonperforming land development and construction loans are comprised of three credits related to residential development projects, as follows:  


   Balance 
DescriptionLocation (in millions) 
Residential lotsFront Royal, VA $2.2 
Residential subdivision and acreageBerkeley County, WV  3.4 
Residential subdivisionBerkeley County, WV  9.5 


Residential real estate nonperforming:  Nonperforming residential real estate loans increased during 2008 as many borrowers have been unable to make their payments due to a range of factors stemming from current recessionary economic conditions.

All nonperforming loans are individually reviewed and adequate reserves are in place.  The majority of nonperforming loans are secured by real property with values supported by appraisals.  Refer to Note 8 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for a discussion of impaired loans which are included in the above balances.

As a result of our internal loan review process, the ratio of internally classifiedcriticized loans to total loans increased from 6.20% at December 31, 2007 to 9.18% at December 31, 2008.2008 and to 10.66% at December 31, 2009.  Our internal loan review process includes a watch list of loans that have
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been specifically identified through the use of various sources, including past due loan reports, previous internal and external loan evaluations, classified loans identified as part of regulatory agency loan reviews and reviews of new loans representative of current lending practices.  Once this watch list is reviewed to ensure it is complete, we review the specific loans for collectibility,collectability, performance and collateral protection.  In addition, a grade is assigned to the individual loans utilizing internal grading criteria, which is somewhat similar to the criteria utilized by our subsidiary bank's primary regulatory agency.  The increase in internally classifiedcriticized loans at December 31, 2009 and 2008 occurred throughout our portfolios of real estate related loans, as shown in the table below, as several of these loans have been downgraded by management as they fell outside of our internal lending policy guidelines, became past due or were placed on nonaccrual status.  The decrease during 2009 in the land development and construction category was primarily the result of foreclosures.



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Internally Classified Loans      
  Balance at December 31, 
Dollars in thousands 2008  2007 
Commerical $984  $1,754 
Commercial real estate  30,435   10,987 
Land development & construction  60,589   41,906 
Residential real estate  18,405   10,783 
Consumer  633   539 
Total $111,046  $65,969 


Table XI - Internally Criticized Loans         
  Balance at December 31, 
Dollars in thousands 2009  2008  2007 
Commercial $6,413  $984  $1,754 
Commercial real estate  56,726   30,435   10,987 
Land development & construction  38,279   60,589   41,906 
Residential real estate  21,854   18,405   10,783 
Consumer  -   633   539 
Total $123,272  $111,046  $65,969 


Included in the net balanceabove table of internally criticized loans are nonaccrualapproximately $13 million of performing loans amounting to $46,930,000 and $2,917,000 at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  If these loans had been on accrual status throughout 2008, the amount of interest income that we would have recognized would have been $3,110,000.  The actual amount of interest income recognized in 2008 on these loans was $1,181,000.

In addition to nonperforming loans discussed above,which we have also identified approximately $40 million ofas potential problem loans at December 31, 20082009 related to 94 relationships.  These potential problem loans are loans that were performing at December 31, 2008, but knownKnown information about possible credit problems of the related borrowers causes management to have concerns as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with the current loan repayment terms and which may result in disclosure of such loans as nonperforming at some time in the future.  Management cannot predict the extent to which economic conditions may worsen or other factors which may impact borrowers and the potential problem loans.  Accordingly, there can be no assurance that other loans will not become 90 days or more past due, be placed on nonaccrual, or require increased allowance coverage and provision for loan losses.

We maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level considered adequate to provide for estimated probable credit losses that can be reasonably anticipated.  We conductinherent in the loan portfolio.  The allowance is comprised of three distinct reserve components:  (1) specific reserves related to loans individually evaluated, (2) quantitative reserves related to loans collectively evaluated, and (3) qualitative reserves related to loans collectively evaluated.  A summary of the methodology we employ on a quarterly evaluationsbasis with respect to each of our loan portfoliothese components in order to determine its adequacy.  In assessingevaluate the overall adequacy of our allowance for loan losses we conduct a two part evaluation.  is as follows:

Specific Reserve for Loans Individually Evaluated

First, we specifically identify loan relationships having aggregate balances in excess of $500,000 and that may also have credit weaknesses.  Such loan relationships are identified primarily through our analysis of internal loan evaluations, past due loan reports, and loans adversely classified by regulatory authorities.  Each loan so identified is then individually evaluated to determine whether it is impaired – that have weaknessesis, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the underlying loan agreement.  Substantially all of our impaired loans are and historically have been identified, usingcollateral dependent, meaning repayment of the loan is expected to be provided solely from the sale of the loan’s underlying collateral.  For such loans, we measure impairment based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral, which is generally determined utilizing current appraisals.  A specific reserve is established in an amount equal to the excess, if any, of the recorded investment in each impaired loan over the fair value of its underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell. Our policy is to re-evaluate the fair value of collateral method.  dependent loans at least every twelve months unless there is a known deterioration in the collateral’s value, in which case a new appraisal is obtained.
Quantitative Reserve for Loans Collectively Evaluated
Second, we stratify the loan portfolio into 6 homogeneousthe following ten loan pools, includingpools:  land and land development, construction, commercial, commercial real estate other-- owner-occupied, commercial residential real estate autos,-- non-owner occupied, conventional residential mortgage, jumbo residential mortgage, home equity, consumer, and others.  Historical loss rates,other.  Loans within each pool are then further segmented between (1) loans which were individually evaluated for impairment and not deemed to be impaired, (2) larger-balance loan relationships exceeding $2 million which are assigned an internal risk rating in conjunction with our normal ongoing loan review procedures and (3) smaller-balance homogenous loans.
Quantitative reserves relative to each loan pool are established as adjusted,follows:  for loan segments (1) and (2) above, the recorded investment of these loans within each pool are applied against the then outstanding balance of loans in each classificationaggregated according to estimate probable losses inherent in each segmenttheir internal risk ratings, and an allocation ranging from 5% to 200% of the portfolio.  Historical lossrespective pool’s average historical net loan charge-off rate (determined based upon the most recent twelve quarters) is applied to the aggregate recorded investment in loans by internal risk category, such lower-rated loan relationships receive higher allocations of reserves; for loan segment (3) above, an allocation equaling 100% of the respective pool’s average historical net loan charge-off rate (determined based upon the most recent twelve quarters) is applied to the aggregate recorded investment in the smaller-balance homogenous pool of loans.
Qualitative Reserve for Loans Collectively Evaluated
Third, we consider the necessity to adjust our average historical net loan charge-off rates are adjusted usingrelative to each of the above ten loan pools for potential riskrisks factors that could result in actual losses deviating from prior loss experience.  For example, if we observe a significant

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increase in delinquencies within the conventional mortgage loan pool above historical trends, an additional allocation to the average historical loan charge-off rate is applied.  Such qualitative risk factors considered areare:  (1) levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans, (2) levels of and trends in charge-offs and recoveries, (3) trends in volume and term of loans, (4) effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards, and other changes in lending policies, procedures, and practice, (5) experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff, (6) national and local economic trends and conditions, (7) industry conditions, and (8) effects of changes in credit concentrations.  In addition, we conduct comprehensive, ongoing reviews of our loan portfolio, which encompasses the identification of all potential problem credits to be included on an internally generated watch list.

The identification of loansRelationship between Allowance for inclusion on the watch list of loans that have been specifically identified is facilitated through the use of various sources, including past due loan reports, previous internalLoan Losses, Net Charge-offs and external loan evaluations, classified loans identified as part of regulatory agency loan reviews and reviews of new loans representative of current lending practices.  Once this list is reviewed to ensure it is complete, we review the specific loans for collectibility, performance and collateral protection.  In addition, a grade is assigned to the individual loans utilizing internal grading criteria, which is somewhat similar to the criteriaNonperforming Loans
 
utilized by our subsidiary bank's primary regulatory agency.  Based onIn analyzing the results of these reviews, specific reserves for potential losses are identified andrelationship between the allowance for loan losses, net loan charge-offs and nonperforming loans, it is adjusted appropriatelyhelpful to understand the process of how loans are treated as they deteriorate over time. Reserves for loans are established at origination through the quantitative and qualitative reserve process discussed above. If the quality of a provision for loan losses.which is reviewed as part of our normal internal loan review procedures deteriorates, it migrates to a lower quality risk rating, and accordingly, a higher reserve amount is assigned.

Charge-offs, if necessary, are typically recognized in a period after the reserves were established. If the previously established reserves exceed that needed to satisfactorily resolve the problem credit, a reduction in the overall level of the reserve could be recognized. In summary, if loan quality deteriorates, the typical credit sequence is periods of reserve building, followed by periods of higher net charge-offs.

The allocated portion ofConsumer loans are generally charged off to the allowance for loan losses upon reaching specified stages of delinquency, in accordance with the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council policy.  For example, credit card loans are charged off by the end of the month in which the account becomes 180 days past due or within 60 days from receiving notification about a specified event (e.g., bankruptcy of the borrower), whichever is established on a loan-by-loanearlier.  Residential mortgage loans are generally charged off to net realizable value no later than when the account becomes 180 days past due.  Other consumer loans, if collateralized, are generally charged off to net realizable value at 120 days past due.

Substantially all of our nonperforming loans are secured by real estate. The substantial majority of these loans were underwritten in accordance with our loan-to-value policy guidelines which range from 70-85% at the time of origination. Although property values have deteriorated across our market areas, the fair values of the underlying collateral value remains in excess of the recorded investment in many of our nonperforming loans, and pool-by-pool basis.  The unallocated portiontherefore, no specific reserve allocation is for inherent losses that probably existrequired; as of the evaluation date, but which have not been specifically identified by the processes used to establish the allocated portion due to inherent imprecision in the objective processes we utilize to identify probable and estimable losses.  This unallocated portion is subjective and requires judgment based on various qualitative factors in the loan portfolio and the market in which we operate.  The entireDecember 31, 2009, approximately 60% of our impaired loans required no reserves. Accordingly, our allowance for loan losses was allocated at December 31, 2008 and 2007.  At December 31, 2006,has not increased proportionately as our nonperforming loans have increased. The allowance for loan loss will, however, increase as a result of an increase in net loan charge-offs due to the unallocated portion ofincremental higher historical net charge-off rate applied to the allowance approximated $120,000 or 1.6% of the total allowance.  This unallocated portion of the allowance is considered necessary based on consideration of the known risk elements in certain pools of loans in the loan portfolio and our assessment of the economic environment in which we operate.  More specifically, while loan quality remains good, the subsidiary bank has typically experienced greater losses within certain homogeneous loan pools when our market area has experienced economic downturns or other significant negative factors or trends, such as increases in bankruptcies, unemployment rates or past due loans.are collectively evaluated for impairment.

At December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, our allowance for loan losses totaled $16,933,000,$17,000,000, or 1.40%1.47% of total loans and $9,192,000,$16,933,000, or 0.86%1.40% of total loans, respectively, and is considered adequate to cover inherent losses in our loan
portfolio.  Table VIIXII presents an allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan type at each respective year end date, as follows:


Table VII - Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses                      
Table XII - Allocation of the Allowance for Loan LossesTable XII - Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses                      
                                                            
 2008  2007  2006  2005  2004  2009  2008  2007  2006  2005 
Dollars in thousands Amount  % of loans in each category to total loans  Amount  % of loans in each category to total loans  Amount  % of loans in each category to total loans  Amount  % of loans in each category to total loans  Amount  % of loans in each category to total loans  Amount  % of loans in each category to total loans  Amount  % of loans in each category to total loans  Amount  % of loans in each category to total loans  Amount  % of loans in each category to total loans  Amount  % of loans in each category to total loans 
Commercial $546   10.7% $543   8.7% $367   7.5% $270   7.9% $187   8.7% $401   10.6% $546   10.7% $543   8.7% $367   7.5% $270   7.9%
Commercial real estate, land development, and construction  12,241   55.2%  5,922   57.3%  5,209   57.3%  4,232   50.8%  2,462   46.6%
Commercial real estate  3,938   40.2%  4,705   37.4%  3,254   36.1%  3,088   34.0%  2,765   33.2%
Construction and development  8,747   14.0%  7,536   17.8%  2,668   21.2%  2,121   23.3%  1,467   17.6%
Residential real estate  3,458   31.0%  1,991   30.4%  1,057   30.5%  979   35.6%  1,376   36.7%  3,626   32.3%  3,458   31.0%  1,991   30.4%  1,057   30.5%  979   35.6%
Consumer  427   2.6%  451   3.0%  561   3.9%  580   4.6%  1,016   6.4%  249   2.4%  427   2.6%  451   3.0%  561   3.9%  580   4.6%
Other  261   0.5%  285   0.6%  197   0.8%  47   1.1% -   1.6%  39   0.5%  261   0.5%  285   0.6%  197   0.8%  47   1.1%
Unallocated  -   -  -   -   120   -   4   -   32   -   -   0.0%  -   -   -   -   120   -   4   - 
 $16,933   100.0% $9,192   100.0% $7,511   100.0% $6,112   100.0% $5,073   100.0% $17,000   100.0% $16,933   100.0% $9,192   100.0% $7,511   100.0% $6,112   100.0%


At December 31, 2009 and 2008, we had approximately $8,113,000$40,293,000 and $8,110,000, respectively, in other real estate owned which was obtained as the result of foreclosure proceedings.  Although foreclosures have increased during 2008, we doforeclosed property is recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell, the prices ultimately realized upon their sale may or may not anticipate any significant losses on the property currently heldresult in other real estate owned.us recognizing loss.

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A reconciliation of the activity in the allowance for loan losses follows:
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TABLE XIII - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES             
                
 Dollars in thousands 2009  2008  2007  2006  2005 
                
  Balance, beginning of year $16,933  $9,192  $7,511  $6,112  $5,073 
  Losses:                    
      Commercial  479   198   50   32   36 
      Commercial real estate  469   1,131   154   185   - 
      Construction and development  16,946   4,529   80         
      Real estate - mortgage  3,921   1,608   618   35   60 
      Consumer  214   375   216   200   173 
      Other  231   203   160   289   364 
  Total  22,260   8,044   1,278   741   633 
  Recoveries:                    
      Commercial  129   4   2   1   6 
      Commercial real estate  23   17   13   46   41 
      Construction and development  1,615   -   20   -   - 
      Real estate - mortgage  29   64   15   7   - 
      Consumer  90   72   58   62   56 
      Other  116   128   104   179   274 
  Total  2,002   285   212   295   377 
  Net losses  20,258   7,759   1,066   446   256 
  Provision for loan losses  20,325   15,500   2,055   1,845   1,295 
  Reclassification of reserves related to loans                    
  previously reflected in discontinued operations  -   -   692   -   - 
                     
  Balance, end of year $17,000  $16,933  $9,192  $7,511  $6,112 
TABLE VIII - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES             
                
 Dollars in thousands 2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
                
  Balance, beginning of year $9,192  $7,511  $6,112  $5,073  $4,681 
  Losses:                    
      Commercial  198   50   32   36   142 
      Commercial real estate  1,131   154   185   -   336 
      Construction and development  4,529   80             
      Real estate - mortgage  1,608   618   35   60   5 
      Consumer  375   216   200   173   208 
      Other  203   160   289   364   286 
  Total  8,044   1,278   741   633   977 
  Recoveries:                    
      Commercial  4   2   1   6   19 
      Commercial real estate  17   13   46   41   27 
      Construction and development  -   20   -   -   - 
      Real estate - mortgage  64   15   7   -   9 
      Consumer  72   58   62   56   109 
      Other  128   104   179   274   155 
  Total  285   212   295   377   319 
  Net losses  7,759   1,066   446   256   658 
  Provision for loan losses  15,500   2,055   1,845   1,295   1,050 
  Reclassification of reserves related to loans                    
  previously reflected in discontinued operations  -   692   -   -   - 
  Balance, end of year $16,933  $9,192  $7,511  $6,112  $5,073 



LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Bank Liquidity:  Liquidity reflects our ability to ensure the availability of adequate funds to meet loan commitments and deposit withdrawals, as well as provide for other transactional requirements.  Liquidity is provided primarily by funds invested in cash and due from banks (net of float and reserves), Federal funds sold, non-pledged securities, and available lines of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank, which totaled approximately $174,167,000$234,048,000 or 10.7%14.8% of total consolidated assets at December 31, 2008.2009.

Our liquidity strategy is to fund loan growth with deposits and other borrowed funds while maintaining an adequate level of short- and medium-term investments to meet normal daily loan and deposit activity.  Core deposits increased $17$106 million in 2008,2009, while loans increaseddecreased approximately $147$55 million and securities decreased $56 million.  This causedallowed us to rely on other wholesale funding vehicles, primarilypay down a significant portion of our short term FHLB borrowings, and to reduce our brokered deposits to fund loan growth.certificates of deposit by not renewing them at maturity.  As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, we have access to approximately $591$523 million.  As of December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, these advances totaled approximately $402$304 million and $354$402 million, respectively.  At December 31, 2008,2009, we had additional borrowing capacity of $188$219 million through FHLB programs.  We also have the ability to borrow money on a daily basis through correspondent banks using established federal funds purchased lines.  These available lines totaled $18.5 million at December 31, 2008.  We also have established a line with the Federal Reserve Bank to be used as a contingency liquidity vehicle.  The amount available on this line at December 31, 20082009 was approximately $23$102 million, which is secured by a pledge of our consumer loan portfolio.  In early March 2009, we expanded this line by pledging ourand commercial and industrial loans, increasing our total availability to $116 million.loan portfolios.  Also, we classify all of our securities as available for sale to enable us to liquidate them if the need arises.

We continuously monitor our liquidity position to ensure that day-to-day as well as anticipated funding needs are met.  We are not aware of any trends, commitments, events or uncertainties that have resulted in or are reasonably likely to result in a material change to our liquidity.

Growth and Expansion:  During 2008,2009, we spent approximately $1.9$3.4 million on capital expenditures for premises and equipment.  We expect our capital expenditures to approximate $2$0.5 million in 2009,2010, primarily for building construction, furniture
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and equipment related to a new banking office presently under construction in Leesburg, Virginia.upgrades.

Management anticipates that the Company’s near term growth in assets towill be very nominal in comparison with that of recent prior years due to the present recessionary economic environment and our limited excess capital resources.

Capital Compliance:  Our capital position has tightened as a result of our continued growth and theimproved despite significant reductions in our earnings over the past two years.  Stated as a percentage of total assets, our equity ratio was 5.4%5.7% and 6.2%5.4% at December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, respectively.  At December 31, 2008, Summit’s parent holding company2009, we had Tier 1 risk-based, Total risk-based and Tier 1 leverage capital in excess of the minimum levels required to be considered “well capitalized” of $24.7$30.8 million, $0.5$14.9 million, and $20.0$23.1 million, respectively.  Our subsidiary bank, Summit Community Bank, had Tier 1 risk-based, Total risk-based and Tier 1 leverage capital in excess of the minimum “well capitalized” levels of $39.4$49.1 million, $5.3$16.5 million, $35.3

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$41.3 million, respectively.  We intend to maintain both Summit’s and its subsidiary bank’s capital ratios at levels that would be considered to be “well capitalized” in accordance with regulatory capital guidelines.  See Note 1718 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our regulatory capital.

During 2009, we issued $6.8 million in subordinated debentures which qualifies as Tier 2 capital, of which $5 million was issued to an affiliate of a director of Summit.  We also issued $1.0 million and $0.8 million to two unrelated parties.  These three issuances bear an interest rate of 10 percent per annum, have a term of 10 years, and are not prepayable by us within the first quarterfive years.  During 2008, we issued $10 million of subordinated debentures which qualifies as Tier 2 capital.  This debt has an interest rate of 1 month LIBOR plus 275 basis points, a term of 7.5 years, and is not prepayable by us within the first two and a half years.  In addition,

On September 30, 2009, we issued $3.7 million of 8% non-cumulative convertible preferred stock.

Although we have not finalized plans to issue additional securities, we are presently considering and evaluatingcurrently exploring the possibilitymerits of raisingconducting an additional capital, includingoffering of the issuance of convertibleSeries 2009 preferred stock and additional subordinated debentures.to our existing shareholders.

Stock Repurchases:  In August 2006, our Board of Directors authorized the open market repurchase of up to 225,000 shares (approximately 3%) of the issued and outstanding shares of our stock.  During 2008,2009, we did not repurchase any shares under this plan, and no further share repurchases are presently contemplated.

Issuance of Trust Preferred Securities:  Under Federal Reserve Board guidelines, we had the ability to issue an additional $6.3$7.5 million of trust preferred securities as of December 31, 20082009 that would qualify as Tier 1 regulatory capital to support our future growth.  Trust preferred securities issuances in excess of this limit generally may be included in Tier 2 capital.

Dividends:  Cash dividends per common share were $0.06 and $0.36 in 2009 and $0.34 in 2008 and 2007, respectively, representing2008.  The related dividend payout ratiosratio is not meaningful for 2009 as a result of our unprofitability, while the dividend payout ratio was 116.0% and 38.1% for 2008 and 2007, respectively.2008.  Future cash dividends will depend on the earnings,and financial condition of our subsidiary bank and our capital adequacy as well as general economic conditions.  As discussed below under Regulatory Matters, we are presently restricted from paying cash dividends on our common stock.

The primary source of funds for the dividends paid to our shareholders is dividends received from our subsidiary bank.  Dividends paid by our subsidiary bank are subject to restrictions by banking regulations.  The most restrictive provision requireslaw and regulations and require approval by the bank’s regulatory agency if dividends declared in any year exceed the bank’s current year's net income, as defined, plus its retained net profits of the two preceding years.  During 2009,2010, the net retained profits available for distribution to Summit as dividends without regulatory approval are approximately $15,039,000,$10,491,000, plus net income for the interim periods through the date of declaration.  However, the bank is presently required to give 30 days prior written notice of its intent to pay any cash dividends to its regulatory authorities to give regulatory authorities an opportunity to object.

Legal ContingenciesRegulatory Matters:  :  WeSummit and the Bank, have entered into informal Memoranda of Understanding (“MOU’s”) with their respective regulatory authorities.  A memorandum of understanding is characterized by the regulatory authorities as an informal action that is not published or publicly available and that is used when circumstances warrant a milder form of action than a formal supervisory action, such as a formal written agreement or order.  Among other things, under the MOU’s, Summit’s management team has agreed to:

·  The Bank achieving and maintaining a minimum Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of at least 8% and a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 11%;
·  The Bank providing 30 days prior notice of any declaration of intent to pay cash dividends to provide the Bank’s regulatory authorities an opportunity to object;
·  Summit suspending all cash dividends on its common stock until further notice.  Dividends on all preferred stock, as well as interest payments on subordinated notes underlying Summit’s trust preferred securities, continue to be permissible; and,
·  Summit not incurring any additional debt, other than trade payables, without the prior written consent of the principal banking regulators.

Management presently believes Summit and the Bank are involved in various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business.  In the opinion of counsel, the outcome of these matters will not have a significant adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements.  Refer to Note 16compliance with all provisions of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for a discussion of our current litigation.MOUs.

Contractual Cash Obligations:  During our normal course of business, we incur contractual cash obligations.  The following table summarizes our contractual cash obligations at December 31, 2008.  The operating lease obligations include leases for both continuing and discontinued operations, as we remain obligated to pay the lease until mid-2009 of one property that was used by Summit Mortgage.2009.

 
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 Long Term    
 Debt and    
Table XIV - Contractual Cash ObligationsTable XIV - Contractual Cash Obligations    
 Subordinated  Operating       
Dollars in thousands Debentures  Leases  Long Term Debt and Subordinated Debentures  Operating Leases 
2009 $83,911  $632 
2010  76,481   228  $76,481  $156 
2011  32,459   148   33,589   59 
2012  64,915   149   64,915   60 
2013  40,080   119   40,080   30 
2014  81,610   - 
Thereafter  114,491   22   121,206   - 
Total $412,337  $1,298  $417,881  $305 


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements:  We are involved with some off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have an effect on our financial condition, liquidity, or capital.  These arrangements at December 31, 20082009 are presented in the following table.  Refer to Note 16 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our off-balance sheet arrangements.



Commitments to extend credit: 
Table XV - Off-Balance Sheet ArrangementsTable XV - Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements 
   
Dollars in thousands      
Commitments to extend creditCommitments to extend credit 
Revolving home equity and      
credit card lines $45,097  $44,923 
Construction loans  65,271   25,628 
Other loans  42,191   41,462 
Standby letters of credit  10,584   5,572 
Total $163,143  $117,585 




 
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Item 7A.        Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments due to changes in interest rates, exchange rates and equity prices.  Interest rate risk is our primary market risk and results from timing differences in the repricing of assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet instruments, changes in relationships between rate indices and the potential exercise of embedded options.  The principal objective of asset/liability management is to minimize interest rate risk and our actions in this regard are taken under the guidance of our Asset/Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”).  The ALCO is comprised of members of senior management and members of the Board of Directors.  The ALCO actively formulates the economic assumptions that we use in our financial planning and budgeting process and establishes policies which control and monitor our sources, uses and prices of funds.

Some amount of interest rate risk is inherent and appropriate to the banking business.  Our net income is affected by changes in the absolute level of interest rates.  At December 31, 2008,2009, our interest rate risk position was liability sensitive.   That is, liabilities are likely to reprice faster than assets, resulting in a decrease in net interest income in a rising rate environment, while a falling interest rate environment would produce an increase in net interest income.  Net interest income is also subject to changes in the shape of the yield curve.  In general, a flat yield curve results in a decline in our earnings due to the compression of earning asset yields and funding rates, while a steepening would result in increased earnings as margins widen.

Several techniques are available to monitor and control the level of interest rate risk.  We primarily use earnings simulations modeling to monitor interest rate risk.  The earnings simulation model forecasts the effects on net interest income under a variety of interest rate scenarios that incorporate changes in the absolute level of interest rates and changes in the shape of the yield curve.  Each increase or decrease in rates is assumed to gradually take place over a 12 month period, and then remain stable.stable, except for the up 400 scenario, which assumes a gradual increase in rates over 24 months.  Assumptions used to project yields and rates for new loans and deposits are derived from historical analysis.  Securities portfolio maturities and prepayments are reinvested in like instruments.  Mortgage loan prepayment assumptions are developed from industry estimates of prepayment speeds.  Noncontractual deposit repricings are modeled on historical patterns.

The following table presents the estimated sensitivity of our net interest income to changes in interest rates, as measured by our earnings simulation model as of December 31, 2008.2009.  The sensitivity is measured as a percentage change in net interest income given the stated changes in interest rates (gradual change over 12 months, stable thereafter)thereafter for the up and down 100 and the up 200 scenarios, and gradual change over 24 months for the up 400 scenario) compared to net interest income with rates unchanged in the same period.  The estimated changes set forth below are dependent on the assumptions discussed above and are well within our ALCO policy limit, which is a 10% reduction in net interest income over the ensuing twelve month period.




   
Change inEstimated % Change in Net
Interest RatesInterest Income Over:
(basis points)0 - 12 Months13 - 24 Months
Down 100 (1)0.70%4.72%
Up 100 (1)-1.32%1.19%
Up 200 (1)-2.40%-1.07%
Up 400 (2)-2.39%-2.94%
   
(1)  assumes a parallel shift in the yield curve 
(2)  assumes 400 bp increase over 24 months 



Change in Interest RatesEstimated % Change in Net Interest Income Over:
Basis points0 - 12 Months13 - 24 Months
Down 100 (1)0.74%2.77%
Up 100 (1)-2.15%-3.21%
Up 200 (1)-4.16%-6.57%
Up 200, flattening yield curve (2)-4.32%-3.27%
   
(1)  assumes a parallel shift in the yield curve 
(2) assumes flattening curve whereby short term rates increase by 200 basis points while long term
    rates increase soas to bear the same average relationship to short term rates that existed
    during 2005 thru 2007, the last extended period of a flat yield curve environment.




 
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REPORT OF MANAGEMENT’S ASSESSMENT OF INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING


Summit Financial Group, Inc. is responsible for the preparation, integrity, and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.  The consolidated financial statements and notes included in this annual report have been prepared in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles and necessarily include some amounts that are based on management’s best estimates and judgments.

We, as management of Summit Financial Group, Inc., are responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting that is designed to produce reliable financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles and in conformity with the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council instructions for consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (call report instructions).  The system of internal control over financial reporting as it relates to the financial statements is evaluated for effectiveness by management and tested for reliability through a program of internal audits.  Actions are taken to correct potential deficiencies as they are identified.  Any system of internal control, no matter how well designed, has inherent limitations, including the possibility that a control can be circumvented or overridden and misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.  Also, because of changes in conditions, internal control effectiveness may vary over time.  Accordingly, even an effective system of internal control will provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation.

The Audit Committee, consisting entirely of independent directors, meets regularly with management, internal auditors and the independent registered public accounting firm, and reviews audit plans and results, as well as management’s actions taken in discharging responsibilities for accounting, financial reporting, and internal control.  Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., independent registered public accounting firm, and the internal auditors have direct and confidential access to the Audit Committee at all times to discuss the results of their examinations.

Management assessed the Corporation’s system of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008.2009.  In making this assessment, we used the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting set forth in Internal Control-Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).  Based on this assessment, management concludes that, as of December 31, 2008,2009, its system of internal control over financial reporting is effective and meets the criteria of the Internal Control-Integrated Framework.  Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C., independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an attestation report on management’s assessment of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

Management is also responsible for compliance with the federal and state laws and regulations concerning dividend restrictions and federal laws and regulations concerning loans to insiders designated by the FDIC as safety and soundness laws and regulations.

MangagementManagement assessed compliance with the designated laws and regulations relating to safety and soundness.  Based on this assessment, management believes that Summit complied, in all significant respects, with the designated laws and regulations related to safety and soundness for the year ended December 31, 2008.2009.



/s/ H. Charles Maddy, III                                                                             /s/ Robert S. Tissue                                                                              /s//s/ Julie R. Cook
President and     Senior Vice President                   Vice President
Chief Executive Officer                    and Chief Financial Officer                 and Chief Accounting Officer



Moorefield, West Virginia
March 13, 200930, 2010


 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING





To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
Summit Financial Group, Inc.
Moorefield, West Virginia


We have examined management’s assertion, included in the accompanying Report of Management’s Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting, thataudited Summit Financial Group, Inc. maintained effective’s and subsidiaries internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008,2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).Commission.  Summit Financial Group, Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Report of Management’s Assessment of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assertionthe company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our examination.audit.

We conducted our examinationaudit in accordance with attestationthe standards established by the American  Institute of Certified Public Accountants.Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards requirerequired that we plan and perform the examinationaudit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.  Our examinationaudit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk.  Our examinationaudit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.  We believe that our examinationaudit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company'scompany’s internal control over financial reporting is a process effected by those charged with governance, management, and other personnel, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of reliable financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.accounting principles.  A company'scompany’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1)(a) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2)(b) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America,accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and those charged with governance;directors of the company; and (3)(c) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company'scompany’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect and correct misstatements.  Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Summit Financial Group, Inc. and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008,2009, based onupon the criteria established in Internal Control—Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statementsbalance sheets of Summit Financial Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the related statements of income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009 of Summit Financial Group, Inc. and subsidiaries and our report, dated March 13, 200930, 2010, expressed an unqualified opinion.

       /s/    ARNETT & FOSTER, P.L.L.C.


Charleston, West Virginia
March 30, 2010



 
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We were not engaged to and we have not performed any procedures with respect to management’s assertion regarding compliance with laws and regulations included in the accompanying Report of Management.  Accordingly, we do not express any opinion, or any other form of assurance on management’s assertion regarding compliance with laws and regulations.

This report is intended solely for the information and use of the board of directors and management of Summit Financial Group, Inc. and its regulatory agency and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than those specified parties.


ARNETT & FOSTER, P.L.L.C.


Charleston, West Virginia
March 13, 2009

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Item 8.           Financial Statements and Supplementary Data


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM






To the Board of Directors
Summit Financial Group, Inc.
Moorefield, West Virginia

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Summit Financial Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008.2009.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Summit Financial Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008,2009, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States),  Summit Financial Group, Inc. and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008,2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Control – Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, (COSO)and our report dated March 13, 200930, 2010, expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of Summit’sSummit Financial Group Inc’s and subsidiaries internal control over financial reporting.


                       /s/  ARNETT & FOSTER, P.L.L.C.



Charleston, West Virginia
March 13, 200930, 2010



 
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 Consolidated Balance Sheets   
Dollars in thousands December 31, 
  2008  2007 
       
 ASSETS      
 Cash and due from banks $11,356  $21,285 
 Interest bearing deposits with other banks  108   77 
 Federal funds sold  2   181 
 Securities available for sale  327,606   283,015 
 Other investments  23,016   17,051 
 Loan held for sale, net  978   1,377 
 Loans, net  1,192,157   1,052,489 
 Property held for sale, net  8,110   2,058 
 Premises and equipment, net  22,434   22,130 
 Accrued interest receivable  7,217   7,191 
 Intangible assets  9,704   10,055 
 Other assets  24,428   18,413 
 Assets related to discontinued operations  -   214 
 Total assets $1,627,116  $1,435,536 
         
 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
 Liabilities        
     Deposits        
         Non-interest bearing $69,808  $65,727 
         Interest bearing  896,042   762,960 
      Total deposits  965,850   828,687 
     Short-term borrowings  153,100   172,055 
     Long-term borrowings  392,748   315,738 
     Subordinated debentures owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trusts  19,589   19,589 
     Other liabilities  8,585   9,241 
     Liabilities related to discontinued operations  -   806 
      Total liabilities  1,539,872   1,346,116 
 Commitments and Contingencies        
         
 Shareholders' Equity        
     Common stock and related surplus, $2.50 par value; authorized 20,000,000;        
          issued 2008 - 7,415,310 shares; 2007 - 7,408,941 shares  24,453   24,391 
     Retained earnings  64,709   65,077 
     Accumulated other comprehensive income  (1,918)  (48)
      Total shareholders' equity  87,244   89,420 
         
  Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,627,116  $1,435,536 




                                         See notes to consolidated financial statements
  December 31, 
 Dollars in thousands 2009  2008 
       
 ASSETS      
 Cash and due from banks $6,813  $11,356 
 Interest bearing deposits with other banks  34,247   108 
 Federal funds sold  -   2 
 Securities available for sale  271,654   327,606 
 Other investments  24,008   23,016 
 Loan held for sale, net  1   978 
 Loans, net  1,137,336   1,192,157 
 Property held for sale, net  40,293   8,110 
 Premises and equipment, net  24,234   22,434 
 Accrued interest receivable  6,323   7,217 
 Intangible assets  9,353   9,704 
 Other assets  30,363   24,428 
 Total assets $1,584,625  $1,627,116 
         
 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
 Liabilities        
     Deposits        
         Non-interest bearing $74,119  $69,808 
         Interest bearing  943,219   896,042 
      Total deposits  1,017,338   965,850 
     Short-term borrowings  49,739   153,100 
     Long-term borrowings  381,492   382,748 
     Subordinated debentures  16,800   10,000 
     Subordinated debentures owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trusts  19,589   19,589 
     Other liabilities  9,007   8,585 
      Total liabilities  1,493,965   1,539,872 
 Commitments and Contingencies        
         
 Shareholders' Equity        
     Preferred stock and related surplus, $1.00 par value; authorized 250,000 shares;        
          3,710 shares issued 2009  3,519   - 
     Common stock and related surplus, $2.50 par value; authorized 20,000,000;        
          issued 2009 - 7,425,472 shares; 2008 - 7,415,310 shares  24,508   24,453 
     Retained earnings  63,474   64,709 
     Accumulated other comprehensive income  (841)  (1,918)
      Total shareholders' equity  90,660   87,244 
         
  Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,584,625  $1,627,116 
         
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Consolidated Statements of Income

          
Dollars in thousands (except per share amounts) For the Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007 
 Interest income         
     Interest and fees on loans         
         Taxable $71,405  $77,055  $77,424 
         Tax-exempt  439   460   487 
     Interest and dividends on securities            
         Taxable  15,601   13,707   11,223 
         Tax-exempt  2,079   2,254   2,199 
     Interest on interest bearing deposits with other banks  12   4   14 
     Interest on Federal Funds sold  -   4   37 
                 Total interest income  89,536   93,484   91,384 
 Interest expense            
     Interest on deposits  24,951   27,343   34,296 
     Interest on short-term borrowings  573   2,392   4,822 
     Interest on long-term borrowings and subordinated debentures  20,470   19,674   13,199 
                 Total interest expense  45,994   49,409   52,317 
                 Net interest income  43,542   44,075   39,067 
     Provision for loan losses  20,325   15,500   2,055 
                 Net interest income after provision for loan losses  23,217   28,575   37,012 
 Noninterest income            
     Insurance commissions  5,045   5,139   2,876 
     Service fees  3,330   3,246   3,004 
     Realized securities gains (losses)  1,497   (6)  - 
     Net cash settlement on interest rate swaps  -   (170)  (727)
     Change in fair value of interest rate swaps  -   705   1,478 
     Gain (loss) on sale of assets  (112)  126   (33)
     Other  1,406   888   759 
     Total other-than-temporary impairment loss on securities  (5,892)  (7,060)  - 
     Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income  526   -   - 
     Net impairment loss recognized in earnings  (5,366)  (7,060)  - 
                 Total noninterest income  5,800   2,868   7,357 
 Noninterest expenses            
     Salaries and employee benefits  15,908   16,762   14,608 
     Net occupancy expense  2,032   1,870   1,758 
     Equipment expense  2,151   2,173   2,004 
     Supplies  967   925   871 
     Professional fees  1,409   723   695 
     Amortization of intangibles  351   351   251 
     FDIC premiums  3,223   744   290 
     OREO expense  478   142   42 
     Other  5,379   5,744   4,579 
                 Total noninterest expenses  31,898   29,434   25,098 
 Income (loss) before income tax expense  (2,881)  2,009   19,271 
     Income tax expense (benefit)  (2,165)  (291)  5,734 
                 Income (loss) from continuing operations  (716)  2,300   13,537 
                  (Loss) from discontinued operations  -   -   (7,081)
                          Net income (loss)  (716)  2,300   6,456 
 Dividends on preferred shares  74   -   - 
                          Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $(790) $2,300  $6,456 
             
 Basic earnings per common share from continuing operations $(0.11) $0.31  $1.87 
 Basic earnings per common share $(0.11) $0.31  $0.89 
             
 Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations $(0.11) $0.31  $1.85 
 Diluted earnings per common share $(0.11) $0.31  $0.88 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 Consolidated Statements of Income   
Dollars in thousands (except per share amounts) For the Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
 Interest income         
     Interest and fees on loans         
         Taxable $77,055  $77,424  $68,231 
         Tax-exempt  460   487   425 
     Interest and dividends on securities            
         Taxable  13,707   11,223   9,404 
         Tax-exempt  2,254   2,199   2,158 
     Interest on interest bearing deposits with other banks  4   14   26 
     Interest on Federal Funds sold  4   37   34 
                 Total interest income  93,484   91,384   80,278 
 Interest expense            
     Interest on deposits  27,343   34,296   28,312 
     Interest on short-term borrowings  2,392   4,822   6,612 
     Interest on long-term borrowings and subordinated debentures  19,674   13,199   9,455 
                 Total interest expense  49,409   52,317   44,379 
                 Net interest income  44,075   39,067   35,899 
     Provision for loan losses  15,500   2,055   1,845 
                 Net interest income after provision for loan losses  28,575   37,012   34,054 
 Noninterest income            
     Insurance commissions  5,139   2,876   924 
     Service fees  3,246   3,004   2,758 
     Mortgage origination revenue  94   134   - 
     Realized securities (losses)  (6)  -   - 
     Other-than-temporary impairment of securities  (7,060)  -   - 
     Net cash settlement on interest rate swaps  (170)  (727)  (534)
     Change in fair value of interest rate swaps  705   1,478   (90)
     Gain (loss) on sale of assets  126   (33)  (47)
     Writedown of OREO  (196)  (250)  - 
     Other  990   875   622 
                 Total noninterest income  2,868   7,357   3,633 
 Noninterest expenses            
     Salaries and employee benefits  16,762   14,608   11,821 
     Net occupancy expense  1,870   1,758   1,557 
     Equipment expense  2,173   2,004   1,901 
     Supplies  925   871   797 
     Professional fees  723   695   892 
     Merger abandonment expense  682   -   - 
     Amortization of intangibles  351   251   151 
     Other  5,948   4,911   4,490 
                 Total noninterest expenses  29,434   25,098   21,609 
 Income before income tax expense  2,009   19,271   16,078 
     Income tax expense (benefit)  (291)  5,734   5,018 
                 Income from continuing operations  2,300   13,537   11,060 
 Discontinued operations            
      Exit costs and impairment of long-lived assets  -   (312)  (2,480)
      Operating income(loss)  -   (10,347)  (1,750)
 Income from discontinued operations before income tax expense (benefit)  -   (10,659)  (4,230)
       Income tax expense(benefit)  -   (3,578)  (1,427)
                  Income from discontinued operations  -   (7,081)  (2,803)
             
                          Net Income $2,300  $6,456  $8,257 
             
 Basic earnings per common share from continuing operations $0.31  $1.87  $1.55 
 Basic earnings per common share $0.31  $0.89  $1.16 
             
 Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations $0.31  $1.85  $1.54 
 Diluted earnings per common share $0.31  $0.88  $1.15 
             


                                         See notes to consolidated financial statements

 
4645 



Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

 For the Years Ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
 

 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity               
 For the Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006               
                
  Common        Accumulated  Total 
  Stock and  Retained     Other  Shareholders' 
  Related  Earnings  Treasury  Comprehensive  Equity 
 Dollars in thousands (except per share amounts) Surplus  (Restated)  Stock  Income  (Restated) 
 Balance, December 31, 2005 $18,857  $55,102  $-  $(1,268) $72,691 
 Comprehensive income:                    
   Net income  -   8,257   -   -   8,257 
   Other comprehensive income,                    
     net of deferred tax expense of $214:                    
     Net unrealized gain on                    
       securities of $917, net                    
       of reclassification adjustment                    
       for gains included in net                    
       income of ($0)  -   -   -   917   917 
     Total comprehensive income                  9,174 
 Exercise of stock options  188   -   -   -   188 
 Repurchase of common stock  (1,024)  -   -       (1,024)
 Cash dividends declared ($0.32 per share)  -   (2,276)  -   -   (2,276)
 Balance, December 31, 2006  18,021   61,083   -   (351)  78,753 
 Comprehensive income:                    
   Net income  -   6,456   -   -   6,456 
   Other comprehensive income,                    
     net of deferred tax expense of $186:                    
     Net unrealized gain on                    
       securities of $304, net                    
       of reclassification adjustment                    
       for gains included in net                    
       income of ($0)  -   -   -   303   303 
     Total comprehensive income                  6,759 
 Issuance of 317,686 shares at $19.93 per share  6,331   -   -   -   6,331 
 Exercise of stock options  141   -   -   -   141 
 Repurchase of common stock  (102)  -   -   -   (102)
 Cash dividends declared ($0.34 per share)  -   (2,462)  -   -   (2,462)
 Balance, December 31, 2007  24,391   65,077   -   (48)  89,420 
 Comprehensive income:                    
   Net income  -   2,300   -   -   2,300 
   Other comprehensive income,                    
     net of deferred tax (benefit) of ($1,146):                    
     Net unrealized (loss) on                    
       securities of ($1,864), net                    
       of reclassification adjustment                    
       for losses included in net                    
       income of ($6)  -   -   -   (1,870)  (1,870)
     Total comprehensive income                  430 
 Exercise of stock options  15   -   -   -   15 
 Stock compensation expense  12   -   -   -   12 
 Repurchase of common stock  35   -   -   -   35 
 Cash dividends declared ($0.36 per share)  -   (2,668)  -   -   (2,668)
 Balance, December 31, 2008 $24,453  $64,709  $-  $(1,918) $87,244 

                                         See notes to consolidated financial statements
                   
  Preferred  Common        Accumulated    
  Stock and  Stock and        Other  Total 
  Related  Related  Retained  Treasury  Comprehensive  Shareholders' 
 Dollars in thousands (except per share amounts) Surplus  Surplus  Earnings  Stock  Income (Loss)  Equity 
 Balance, December 31, 2006  -   18,021   61,083   -   (351)  78,753 
 Comprehensive income:                        
   Net income  -   -   6,456   -   -   6,456 
   Other comprehensive income,                        
     net of deferred tax expense of $186:                        
     Net unrealized gain on securities of $489, net                        
       of reclassification adjustment for gains included                        
       in net income of $0  -   -   -   -   303   303 
     Total comprehensive income                      6,759 
 Issuance of 317,686 shares at $19.93 per share  -   6,331   -   -   -   6,331 
 Exercise of stock options  -   141   -   -   -   141 
 Repurchase of common stock  -   (102)  -   -   -   (102)
 Cash dividends declared ($0.34 per share)  -   -   (2,462)  -   -   (2,462)
 Balance, December 31, 2007  -   24,391   65,077   -   (48)  89,420 
 Comprehensive income:                        
   Net income  -   -   2,300   -   -   2,300 
   Other comprehensive income,                        
     net of deferred tax benefit of $1,146:                        
     Net unrealized loss on securities of $3,016, net                        
       of reclassification adjustment for losses included                        
       in net income of $6  -   -   -   -   (1,870)  (1,870)
     Total comprehensive income                      430 
 Exercise of stock options  -   15   -   -   -   15 
 Stock compensation expense  -   12   -   -   -   12 
 Repurchase of common stock  -   35   -   -   -   35 
 Cash dividends declared ($0.36 per share)  -   -   (2,668)  -   -   (2,668)
 Balance, December 31, 2008  -   24,453   64,709   -   (1,918)  87,244 
 Comprehensive income:                        
   Net loss  -   -   (716)  -   -   (716)
   Other comprehensive income:                        
       Non-credit related other-than-temporary                        
            impairment on debt securities of $75, net of                        
            deferred tax benefit of $28  -   -   -   -   47   47 
Net unrealized loss on securities of $1,663, net of deferred                 
tax benefit of $633 and reclassification adjustment for gains                 
           included in net income of $1,497  -   -   -   -   1,030   1,030 
     Total comprehensive income                      361 
 Exercise of stock options  -   55   -   -   -   55 
 Issuance of 3,710 shares of preferred stock  3,519   -   -   -   -   3,519 
 Preferred stock cash dividends declared ($20.00 per share)  -   -   (74)  -   -   (74)
 Common stock cash dividends declared ($0.06 per share)  -   -   (445)  -   -   (445)
 Balance, December 31, 2009 $3,519  $24,508  $63,474  $-  $(841) $90,660 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
    
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 
  Dollars in thousands 2008  2007  2006 
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
     Net income $2,300  $6,456  $8,257 
     Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to            
         net cash provided by operating activities:            
         Depreciation  1,602   1,524   1,769 
         Provision for loan losses  15,500   2,305   2,515 
         Stock compensation expense  12   32   44 
         Deferred income tax (benefit)  (5,745)  225   (1,535)
         Loans originated for sale  (5,961)  (17,902)  (234,047)
         Proceeds from loans sold  6,420   25,315   249,967 
         (Gains) on loans sold  (60)  (362)  (7,764)
         Security losses  6   -   - 
         Change in fair value of derivative instruments  (705)  (1,478)  90 
         Writedown of preferred stock and GAFC stock  7,060   -   - 
         Writedown of fixed assets to fair value & exit costs accrual of discontinued operations  -   312   2,480 
         (Gain) loss on disposal of premises, equipment and other assets  (126)  33   47 
         Amortization of securities premiums (accretion            
             of discounts), net  (519)  (176)  65 
         Amortization of goodwill and purchase            
             accounting adjustments, net  363   263   163 
         Tax benefit of exercise of stock options  6   46   71 
         (Increase) in accrued interest receivable  (26)  (843)  (1,512)
         (Increase) decrease in other assets  (2,337)  (1,964)  553 
         Increase (decrease) in other liabilities  2,575   (477)  795 
             Net cash provided by operating activities  20,365   13,309   21,958 
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES            
     Proceeds from maturities and calls of  ��         
         securities available for sale  22,944   28,610   14,370 
     Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale  1,141   -   - 
     Principal payments received on  securities available for sale  30,858   28,137   25,363 
     Purchases of securities available for sale  (112,086)  (103,987)  (66,022)
     Purchases of other investments  (15,232)  (16,387)  (14,695)
     Redemption of Federal Home Bank Loan Stock  12,257   12,099   18,264 
     Net decrease in federal funds sold  179   336   3,133 
     Net loans made to customers  (163,971)  (140,958)  (125,059)
     Purchases of premises and equipment  (1,940)  (1,187)  (1,780)
     Proceeds from sales of premises, equipment and other assets  2,889   170   305 
     Proceeds from (purchase of) interest bearing deposits with other banks  (31)  194   1,266 
     Purchases of life insurance contracts  -   -   (880)
     Net cash acquired in acquisitions  -   233   - 
     Proceds from early termination of interest rate swap  212   -   - 
             Net cash (used in) investing activities  (222,780)  (192,740)  (145,735)
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES            
     Net increase (decrease) in demand deposit,            
         NOW and savings accounts  (40,910)  (1,347)  22,795 
     Net increase (decrease) in time deposits  178,071   (58,721)  191,954 
     Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings  (18,955)  111,627   (121,600)
     Proceeds from long-term borrowings  131,281   162,948   63,342 
     Repayments of long-term borrowings  (54,377)  (23,320)  (39,991)
     Exercise of stock options  9   63   72 
     Dividends paid  (2,668)  (2,462)  (2,276)
    Repurchase of common stock  -   (103)  (1,024)
    Reinvested dividends  35   -   - 
         Net cash provided by financing activities  192,486   188,685   113,272 
     Increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks  (9,929)  9,254   (10,505)
     Cash and due from banks:            
         Beginning  21,285   12,031   22,536 
         Ending $11,356  $21,285  $12,031 

                                         See notes to consolidated financial statements
  For the Year Ended December 31, 
 Dollars in thousands 2009  2008  2007 
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
     Net income $(716) $2,300  $6,456 
     Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:            
         Depreciation  1,600   1,602   1,524 
         Provision for loan losses  20,325   15,500   2,305 
         Stock compensation expense  -   12   32 
         Deferred income tax (benefit)  1,272   (5,745)  225 
         Loans originated for sale  (16,498)  (5,961)  (17,902)
         Proceeds from loans sold  17,508   6,420   25,315 
         (Gains) on loans sold  (34)  (60)  (362)
         Realized security (gains) losses  (1,497)  6   - 
         Change in fair value of derivative instruments  -   (705)  (1,478)
         Writedown of premises to fair value and exit costs accrual of discontinued operations  -   -   312 
         Other-than-temporary losses on securities  5,366   7,060   - 
         (Gain) loss on sale of property held for sale  112   (126)  33 
         Amortization of securities premiums (accretion of discounts), net  (2,561)  (519)  (176)
         Amortization of goodwill and purchase accounting adjustments, net  363   363   263 
         Tax benefit of exercise of stock options  -   6   46 
         (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable  894   (26)  (843)
         (Increase) in other assets  (6,167)  (2,337)  (1,964)
         Increase (decrease) in other liabilities  348   2,575   (477)
             Net cash provided by operating activities  20,315   20,365   13,309 
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES            
     Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available for sale  21,365   22,944   28,610 
     Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale  45,543   1,141   - 
     Principal payments received on  securities available for sale  73,631   30,858   28,137 
     Purchases of securities available for sale  (84,166)  (112,086)  (103,987)
     Purchases of other investments  (3,982)  (15,232)  (16,387)
     Redemption of Federal Home Bank Loan Stock  -   12,257   12,099 
     Proceeds from maturities and calls of other investments  3,000   -   - 
     Net decrease in federal funds sold  2   179   336 
     Net loans made to customers  (777)  (163,971)  (140,958)
     Purchases of premises and equipment  (3,409)  (1,940)  (1,187)
     Proceeds from sale of other repossessed assets & property held for sale  3,411   2,889   170 
     Proceeds from (purchase of) interest bearing deposits with other banks  (34,139)  (31)  194 
     Purchases of life insurance contracts  (2,100)  -   - 
     Net cash acquired in acquisitions  -   -   233 
     Proceds from early termination of interest rate swap  -   212   - 
             Net cash (used in) investing activities  18,379   (222,780)  (192,740)
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES            
     Net increase (decrease) in demand deposit, NOW and savings accounts  122,638   (40,910)  (1,347)
     Net increase (decrease) in time deposits  (71,151)  178,071   (58,721)
     Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings  (103,360)  (18,955)  111,627 
     Proceeds from long-term borrowings  82,656   131,281   162,948 
     Repayments of long-term borrowings  (83,911)  (54,377)  (23,320)
     Proceeds from issuance of subordinated debentures  6,762   -   - 
     Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock  3,519   -   - 
     Exercise of stock options  43   9   63 
     Dividends paid  (445)  (2,668)  (2,462)
    Repurchase of common stock  -   -   (103)
    Reinvested dividends  12   35   - 
         Net cash provided by financing activities  (43,237)  192,486   188,685 
     Increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks  (4,543)  (9,929)  9,254 
     Cash and due from banks:            
         Beginning  11,356   21,285   12,031 
         Ending $6,813  $11,356  $21,285 
             
             
             
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows-continued For the Year Ended December 31, 
 Dollars in thousands 2008  2007  2006 
 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH         
     FLOW INFORMATION         
     Cash payments for:         
         Interest $49,347  $51,259  $44,137 
         Income taxes $4,190  $3,472  $4,991 
             
 SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH            
     INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES            
     Other assets acquired in settlement of loans $8,802  $2,389  $86 



-                                         See notes to consolidated financialcontinued statements
 
  For the Year Ended December 31, 
 Dollars in thousands 2009  2008  2007 
 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH         
     FLOW INFORMATION         
     Cash payments for:         
         Interest $46,645  $49,347  $51,259 
         Income taxes $1,395  $4,190  $3,472 
             
 SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH            
     INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES            
     Other assets acquired in settlement of loans $35,273  $8,802  $2,389 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


NOTE 1.                 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESBASIS OF PRESENTATION

Nature of business: We are a financial holding company headquartered in Moorefield, West Virginia.  Our primary business is retailcommunity banking.  Our community bank subsidiary, Summit Community Bank (“Summit Community”) provides commercial and retail banking services primarily in the Eastern Panhandle and South Central regions of West Virginia and the Northern region of Virginia.  We also operate Summit Insurance Services, LLC.LLC in Moorefield, West Virginia and Leesburg, Virginia.

Basis of financial statement presentation:  Our accounting and reporting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and to general practices within the banking industry.

Use of estimates:  We must make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in preparing our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Principles of consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Summit and its subsidiaries.  All significant accounts and transactions among these entities have been eliminated.

Variable interest entities:  In accordance with ASC Topic 810, Consolidation, business enterprises that represent the primary beneficiary of another entity by retaining a controlling interest in that entity's assets, liabilities and results of operations must consolidate that entity in its financial statements. Prior to the issuance of ASC Topic 810, consolidation generally occurred when an enterprise controlled another entity through voting interests. If applicable, transition rules allow the restatement of financial statements or prospective application with a cumulative effect adjustment. We have determined that the provisions of ASC Topic 810 do not require consolidation of subsidiary trusts which issue guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in subordinated debentures (Trust Preferred Securities).  The Trust Preferred Securities continue to qualify as Tier 1 capital for regulatory purposes. The banking regulatory agencies have not issued any guidance which would change the regulatory capital treatment for the Trust Preferred Securities based on the adoption of ASC Topic 810.  The adoption of the provisions of ASC Topic 810 has had no material impact on our results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity.  See Note 13 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of our subordinated debentures owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trusts.

Presentation of cash flows:  For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and due from banks includes cash on hand and amounts due from banks (including cash items in process of clearing).  Cash flows from federal funds sold, demand deposits, NOW accounts, savings accounts and short-term borrowings are reported on a net basis, since their original maturities are less than three months.  Cash flows from loans and certificates of deposit and other time deposits are reported net.  The statements of cash flows are presented on a consolidated basis, including both continuing and discontinued operations.

Securities: We classify debt and equity securities as “held to maturity”, “available for sale” or “trading” according to management’s intent.  The appropriate classification is determined at the time of purchase of each security and re-evaluated at each reporting date.

Securities held to maturity – Certain debt securities for which we have the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are reported at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts.  There are no securities classified as held to maturity in the accompanying financial statements.

Securities available for sale - - Securities not classified as "held to maturity" or as "trading" are classified as "available for sale."  Securities classified as "available for sale" are those securities that we intend to hold for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity.    "Available for sale" securities are reported at estimated fair value net of unrealized gains or losses, which are adjusted for applicable income taxes, and reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity.

Trading securities - There are no securities classified as "trading" in the accompanying financial statements.

Impairment assessment: Impairment exists when the fair value of a security is less than its cost.  Cost includes adjustments made to the cost basis of a security for accretion, amortization and previous other-than-temporary impairments.  We perform a quarterly assessment of the debt and equity securities in our investment portfolio that have an unrealized loss to determine whether the decline in the fair value of these securities below their cost is other-than-temporary.  This determination requires significant judgment.  Impairment is considered other-than-temporary when it becomes probable that we will be unable to recover the cost of an investment.  This assessment takes into consideration factors such as the length of time and the extent to which the market value have been less than cost, the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer including events specific to the issuer or industry, defaults or deferrals of scheduled interest, principal or dividend payments, external credit ratings and recent downgrades, and our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for a recovery in fair value.  If a decline in fair value is judged to be other than temporary, the cost basis of the individual security is written down to fair value which then becomes the new cost basis.  The amount of the write down is included in other-than-temporary impairment of securities in the consolidated statements of income.  The new cost basis is not adjusted for subsequent recoveries in fair value, if any.

Realized gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized on the specific identification method.  Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are computed using the interest method.

Loans and allowance for loan losses:  Loans are generally stated at the amount of unpaid principal, reduced by unearned discount and allowance for loan losses.




The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated.  The allowance is increased by provisions charged to operating expense and reduced by net charge-offs.  We make continuous credit reviews of the loan portfolio and consider current economic conditions, historical loan loss experience, review of specific problem loans and other potential risk factors in determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.  Loans are charged against the allowance for
loan losses when we believe that collectibility is unlikely.  While we use the best information available to make our evaluation, future adjustments may be necessary if there are significant changes in conditions.

A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the specific loan agreement.  Impaired loans, other than certain large groups of smaller-balance
homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment, are required to be reported at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted using the loan's original effective interest rate or, alternatively, at the loan's observable market price, or at the fair
value of the loan's collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  The method selected to measure impairment is made on a loan-by-loan basis, unless foreclosure is deemed to be probable, in which case the fair value of the collateral method is used.

Generally, after our evaluation, loans are placed on nonaccrual status when principal or interest is greater than 90 days past due based upon the loan's contractual terms.  Interest is accrued daily on impaired loans unless the loan is placed on nonaccrual status.  Impaired loans are placed on nonaccrual status when the payments of principal and interest are in default for a period of 90 days, unless the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection.  Interest on nonaccrual loans is recognized primarily using the cost-recovery method.

Interest on loans is accrued daily on the outstanding balances.

Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and amortized as adjustments of the related loan yield over its contractual life.

Property held for sale:  Property held for sale consists of premises qualifying as held for sale under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets, and of real estate acquired through foreclosure on loans secured by such real estate.  Qualifying premises are transferred to property held for sale at the lower of carrying value or estimated fair value less anticipated selling costs.  Foreclosed property is recorded at the estimated fair value less anticipated selling costs based upon the property’s appraised value at the date of foreclosure, with any difference between the fair value of foreclosed property and the carrying value of the related loan charged to the allowance for loan losses.  We perform periodic valuations of property held for sale subsequent to transfer.  Gains or losses not previously recognized resulting from the sale of property held for sale is recognized on the date of sale.  Changes in value subsequent to transfer are recorded in noninterest income.  Depreciation is not recorded on property held for sale.  Expenses incurred in connection with operating foreclosed properties are charged to noninterest expense.

Premises and equipment:  Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is computed primarily by the straight-line method for premises and equipment over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  The estimated useful lives employed are on average 30 years for premises and 3 to 10 years for furniture and equipment.  Repairs and maintenance expenditures are charged to operating expenses as incurred.  Major improvements and additions to premises and equipment, including construction period interest costs, are capitalized.  No interest was capitalized during 2008, 2007, or 2006.

Intangible assets:  Goodwill and certain other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized into net income over an estimated life, but rather are tested at least annually for impairment.  Intangible assets determined to have definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives and also are subject to impairment testing.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase:  We generally account for securities sold under agreements to repurchase as collateralized financing transactions and record them at the amounts at which the securities were sold, plus accrued interest.  Securities, generally U.S. government and Federal agency securities, pledged as collateral under these financing arrangements cannot be sold or repledged by the secured party.  The fair value of collateral provided is continually monitored and additional collateral is provided as needed.

Advertising:  Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.

Guarantees:  In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45 (FIN 45), Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others.  This interpretation expands the disclosures to be made by a guarantor in its financial statements about its obligations under certain guarantees and requires the guarantor to recognize a
liability for the fair value of an obligation assumed under a guarantee.  FIN 45 clarifies the requirements of SFAS 5, Accounting for Contingencies, relating to guarantees.  In general, FIN 45 applies to contracts or indemnification agreements that contingently require the


guarantor to make payments to the guaranteed party based on changes in an underlying that is related to an asset, liability, or equity security of the guaranteed party.  Certain guarantee contracts are excluded from both the disclosure and recognition requirements of this interpretation, including, among others, guarantees relating to employee compensation, residual value guarantees under capital lease arrangements, commercial letters of credit, loan commitments, subordinated interests in an SPE, and guarantees of a company’s own
future performance.  Other guarantees are subject to the disclosure requirements of FIN 45 but not to the recognition provisions and include, among others, a guarantee accounted for as a derivative instrument under SFAS 133, a parent’s guarantee of debt owed to a third party by its subsidiary or vice versa, and a guarantee which is based on performance, not price.

Income taxes:  The consolidated provision for income taxes includes Federal and state income taxes and is based on pretax net income reported in the consolidated financial statements, adjusted for transactions that may never enter into the computation of income taxes payable.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.  Valuation allowances are established when deemed necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes--an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48) clarifies the accounting and disclosure for uncertain tax positions, as defined. FIN 48 requires that a tax position meet a "probable recognition threshold" for the benefit of the uncertain tax position to be recognized in the financial statements. A tax position that fails to meet the probable recognition threshold will result in either reduction of a current or deferred tax asset or receivable, or recording a current or deferred tax liability. FIN 48 also provides guidance on measurement, derecognition of tax benefits, classification, interim period accounting disclosure, and transition requirements in accounting for uncertain tax positions.

Stock-based compensation:  In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, we recognize compensation expense based on the estimated number of stock awards expected to actually vest, exclusive of the awards expected to be forfeited.

Basic and diluted earnings per share:  Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding increased by the number of shares of common stock which would be issued assuming the exercise of employee stock options and the conversion of preferred stock.

Trust services:  Assets held in an agency or fiduciary capacity are not our assets and are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  Trust services income is recognized on the cash basis in accordance with customary banking practice.  Reporting such income on a cash basis rather than the accrual basis does not have a material effect on net income.

Derivative instruments and hedging activities:  In accordance with SFAS 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended, all derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value.  Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in current earnings or other comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, depending on the type of hedge transaction.

Fair-value hedges – For transactions in which we are hedging changes in fair value of an asset, liability, or a firm commitment, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument are generally offset in the income statement by changes in the hedged item’s fair value.

Cash-flow hedges – For transactions in which we are hedging the variability of cash flows related to a variable-rate asset, liability, or a forecasted transaction, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument are reported in other comprehensive income.  The gains and losses on the derivative instrument, which are reported in comprehensive income, are reclassified to earnings in the periods in which earnings are impacted by the variability of cash flows of the hedged item.

The ineffective portion of all hedges is recognized in current period earnings.

Other derivative instruments used for risk management purposes do not meet the hedge accounting criteria and, therefore, do not qualify for hedge accounting.  These derivative instruments are accounted for at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the income statement.

During 2008 and 2007, we were party to instruments that qualified for fair-value hedge accounting and other instruments that were held for risk management purposes that did not qualify for hedge accounting.


Variable interest entities:  In accordance with FIN 46-R, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, business enterprises that represent the primary beneficiary of another entity by retaining a controlling interest in that entity's assets, liabilities and results of operations must consolidate that entity in its financial statements. Prior to the issuance of FIN 46-R, consolidation generally occurred when an enterprise controlled another entity through voting interests. If applicable, transition rules allow the restatement of financial
statements or prospective application with a cumulative effect adjustment. We have determined that the provisions of FIN 46-R do not require consolidation of subsidiary trusts which issue guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in subordinated debentures (Trust Preferred Securities).  The Trust Preferred Securities continue to qualify as Tier 1 capital for regulatory purposes. The banking regulatory agencies have not issued any guidance which would change the regulatory capital treatment for the Trust Preferred Securities based on the adoption of FIN 46-R.  The adoption of the provisions of FIN 46-R has had no material impact on our results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity.  See Note 13 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of our subordinated debentures.

Loan commitments:  Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 149 (“SFAS 149”), Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities requires that commitments to make mortgage loans should be accounted for as derivatives if the loans are to be held for sale, because the commitment represents a written option and accordingly is recorded at the fair value of the option liability.

Fair value measurements:  We adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 (“SFAS 157”), Fair Value Measurements effective January 1, 2008.  SFAS 157 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  SFAS 157 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value.

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

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

Level 3:  Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
Accordingly, securities available-for-sale and derivatives are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, we may be required to record other assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, such as loans held for sale, and impaired loans held for investment.  These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value.

Available-for-Sale Securities:  Investment securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available.  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions.  Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets and money market funds.  Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities.  Certain residential mortgage-backed securities issued by nongovernment entities are Level 3, due to the unobservable inputs used in pricing those securities.

Loans Held for Sale:  Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value.  The fair value of loans held for sale is based on what secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics.  As such, we classify loans subject to nonrecurring fair value adjustments as Level 2.

Loans:  We do not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis.  However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established.  Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired,


management measures impairment in accordance with SFAS 114, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan,” (SFAS 114).  The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows.  Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans.  At December 31, 2008, substantially all of the total impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral.  In accordance with SFAS 157, impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy.  When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, we record the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2.  When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, we record the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.

Derivative Assets and Liabilities:  Substantially all derivative instruments held or issued by us for risk management or customer-initiated activities are traded in over-the-counter markets where quoted market prices are not readily available.  For those derivatives, we measure fair value using models that use primarily market observable inputs, such as yield curves and option volatilities, and include the value associated with counterparty credit risk.  We classify derivative instruments held or issued for risk management or customer-initiated activities as Level 2.  Examples of Level 2 derivatives are interest rate swaps.

Reclassifications:  Certain accounts in the consolidated financial statements for 20072008 and 2006,2007, as previously presented, have been reclassified to conform to current year classifications.

Significant accounting policies:  The following table identifies our other significant accounting policies and the Note and page where a detailed description of each policy can be found.


Fair Value MeasurementsNote  4Page 51
SecuritiesNote 6Page 56
LoansNote 7Page 61
Allowance for Loan LossesNote 8Page 63
Property Held for SaleNote 9Page 64
Premises and EquipmentNote 10Page 64
Intangible AssetsNote 11Page 65
Securities Sold Under Agreements to RepurchaseNote 13Page 67
Income TaxesNote 14Page 69
Stock Based CompensationNote 15Page 71
Earnings Per ShareNote 20Page 76



NOTE 2.SIGNIFICANT NEW AUTHORITATIVE ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTSGUIDANCE

In December 2007,The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) became effective on July 1, 2009. At that date, the ASC became the officially recognized source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB issued Statementto be applied by non-governmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative guidance for SEC registrants. All guidance contained in the ASC carries an equal level of authority.  All non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the ASC is superseded and deemed non-authoritative.  The switch to the ASC affects the way companies refer to U.S. GAAP in financial statements and accounting policies. Citing particular content in the ASC involves specifying the unique numeric path to the content through the Topic, Subtopic, Section and Paragraph structure.
Effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009, new authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 320, Investments - Debt and Equity Securities, requires an entity to recognize the credit component of an other-than-temporary impairment of a debt security in earnings and the noncredit component in other comprehensive income when the entity does not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that the entity will not be required to sell the security prior to its recovery.  This guidance does not change the recognition of other-than-temporary impairment for equity securities.  We adopted this guidance effective April 1, 2009, which resulted in a $451,000, pre-tax, reduction in the other-than-temporary impairment charges recorded in earnings for the three month period ended June 30, 2009.  The adoption had no effect on any prior periods, as we held no debt securities at the time of its adoption for which an other-than-temporary impairment had been previously recognized.  Accordingly, we recorded no cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption.  The expanded disclosures related to ASC Topic 320 are included in Note 6. Securities.
New authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, amends prior guidance to amend and expand the disclosure requirements for derivatives and hedging activities to provide greater transparency about (i) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (ii) how derivative instruments and related hedge items are accounted for under ASC Topic 815, and (iii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The new authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 815 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008 and did not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations as it only relates to disclosures.
New authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, affirms that the objective of fair value when the market for an asset is not active is the price that would be received to sell the asset in an orderly transaction, and clarifies and includes additional factors for determining whether there has been a significant decrease in market activity for an asset when the market for that asset is not active. ASC Topic 820 requires an entity to base its conclusion about whether a transaction was not orderly on the weight of the evidence. The new accounting guidance amended prior guidance to expand certain disclosure requirements. We adopted the new guidance during the quarter ended June 30, 2009, and the adoption did not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

Further new authoritative accounting guidance (Accounting Standards Update No. 141 (revised 2007) (“SFAS 141R”)2009-5) under ASC Topic 820 provides guidance for measuring the fair value of a liability in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available. In such instances, a reporting entity is required to measure fair value utilizing a valuation technique that uses (i) the quoted price of the identical liability when traded as an asset, (ii) quoted prices for similar liabilities or similar liabilities when traded as assets, or (iii) another valuation technique that is consistent with the existing principles of ASC Topic 820, such as an income approach or market approach. The new authoritative accounting guidance also clarifies that when estimating the fair value of a liability, a reporting entity is not required to include a separate input or adjustment to other inputs relating to the existence of a restriction that prevents the transfer of the liability. The forgoing new authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 820 was effective for us beginning October 1, 2009 and did not have a significant impact on our financial statements.
New authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, requires an entity to provide disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments in interim financial information and amends prior guidance to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods.  During second quarter 2009, we adopted this guidance, which only relates to disclosures and therefore it did not have an impact on our financial condition or results of operations.  The new interim disclosures required under Topic 825 are included in Note 4. Fair Value Measurements.

New authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 855, Subsequent Events, establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date. We have considered and evaluated all events that occurred subsequent to December 31, 2009 through March 30, 2010 (the date of the filing of this Annual Report) in the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2009.

On January 1, 2009, new authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations,. SFAS 141R will significantly change how the acquisition method will be applied became applicable to our
accounting for business combinations.  SFAS 141Rcombinations closing on or after January 1, 2009.  ASC Topic 805 applies to all transactions and other events in which one entity obtains control over one or more other businesses. ASC Topic 805 requires an acquirer, upon initially obtaining control of another entity, to recognize the assets, liabilities and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree at fair value as of the acquisition date. Contingent consideration is required to be recognized and measured at fair value on the date of acquisition rather than at a later date when the amount of that consideration may be determinable beyond a reasonable doubt. This fair value approach replaces the cost-allocation process required under SFAS 141previous accounting guidance whereby the cost of an acquisition was allocated to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value.  SFAS 141RASC Topic 805 requires acquirers to expense acquisition-related costs as incurred rather than allocating such costs to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as was previously the case under SFAS 141.prior accounting guidance. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that arise from contingencies are to be recognized at fair value if fair value can be reasonably estimated. If fair value of such an asset or liability cannot be reasonably estimated, the asset or liability would generally be recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 450, Contingencies.  Under SFAS 141R,ASC Topic 805, the requirements of SFAS 146,ASC Topic 420, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal ActivitiesCost Obligations, would have to be met in order to accrue for a restructuring plan in purchase accounting.  Pre-acquisition contingencies are to be recognized at fair value, unless it is a non-contractual contingency that is not likely to materialize, in which case, nothing should be recognized in purchase accounting and, instead, that contingency would be subject to the probable and estimable recognition criteria of SFAS 5, Accounting for Contingencies.  Reversals of deferred income tax valuation allowances and income tax contingencies will be recognized in earnings subsequent to the measurement period.  The allowance for loan losses of an acquiree will not be permitted to be recognized by the acquirer. Additionally, SFAS 141R will require new and modified disclosures surrounding subsequent changes to acquisition-related contingencies, contingent consideration, noncontrolling interests, acquisition-related transaction costs, fair values and cash flows not expected to be collected for acquired loans, and an enhanced goodwill rollforward.ASC Topic 450.  We will be required to prospectively apply SFAS 141RASC Topic 805 to all business combinations completed on or after January 1, 2009. Early adoption is not permitted.  We are currently evaluating SFAS 141Rthis guidance and have not determined the impact it will have on our financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2010-6 — Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements, amends ASC Subtopic 820-10 with new disclosure requirements and clarification of existing disclosure requirements. New disclosures required include the amount of significant transfers in and out of levels 1 and 2 fair value measurements and the reasons for the transfers. In December 2007,addition, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160 (“SFAS 160”), Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB Statement No. 51.  SFAS 160 clarifies that a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary, which is sometimes referred to as minority interestreconciliation for level 3 activity will be recharacterized asrequired on a “noncontrolling interests” and should be reported as a component of equity. Among other requirements, SFAS 160 requires consolidatedgross rather than net income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the non-controlling interest. It also requires disclosure, on the face of the consolidated income statement, of the amounts of consolidated net income attributablebasis. The ASU provides additional guidance related to the parentlevel of disaggregation in determining classes of assets and to the non-controlling interest. SFAS 160 is effective for us on January 1, 2009 and is not expected to have a significant impact on our financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, (“SFAS 161”), Disclosures About Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133.   SFAS 161 applies to all derivative instruments and related hedged items accounted for under SFAS No. 133.  SFAS 161 amends SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, to amend and expand the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 133 to provide greater transparency about (i) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (ii) how derivative instruments and related hedge items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and its related interpretations, and (iii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity's financial position, results of operations and cash flows. To meet those objectives, SFAS 161 requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about


fair value amounts of gains and losses on derivative instrumentsliabilities and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. SFAS 161 is effective January 1, 2009inputs and is not expected to have a significant impact on our financial statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162 (“SFAS 162”), valuation techniques. The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  SFAS 162 identifies the sources of account principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities thatamendments are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States. SFAS 162 is effective 60 days following the SEC approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  Adoption of SFAS 162 will not be a change in our current accounting practices; therefore, it will not have a material impact on the our consolidated financial condition or results of operations. 

In June 2008, the FASB issued FSP EITF 03-6-1 (“FSP EITF 03-6-1”), Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions are Participating Securities.  FSP EITF 03-6-1 clarifies whether instruments, such as restricted stock, granted in share-based payments are participating securities prior to vesting. Such participating securities must be included in the computation of earnings per share under the two-class method as described in SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share.  FSP EITF 03-6-1 requires companies to treat unvested share-based payment awards that have non-forfeitable rights to dividend or dividend equivalents as a separate class of securities in calculating earnings per share. FSP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years andannual or interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2008, and requires2009, except for the requirement to provide the reconciliation for level 3 activity on a company to retrospectively adjust its earnings per share data. Early adoption is not permitted. We do not expect that the adoption of FSP EITF 03-6-1gross basis which will have a material effect on consolidated results of operations or earnings per share.be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010.

NOTE 3.            ACQUISITIONS
 
Effective July 2, 2007, we acquired Kelly Insurance Agency, Inc. and Kelly Property and Casualty, Inc., two Virginia corporations located in Leesburg, Virginia, which were merged into Summit Insurance Services, LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary.  We have deemed this transaction to be an immaterial acquisition.

On April 9, 2008, we exercised our right to terminate the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) by and between Summit and Greater Atlantic Financial Corp. (“Greater Atlantic”) (Pink Sheets: GAFC.PK) dated April 12, 2007 under the terms of which Summit was to acquire Greater Atlantic.  The Agreement permitted either party to terminate the Agreement if the transaction was not completed by March 31, 2008.
Greater Atlantic and Summit then initiated negotiations towards a new agreement which was entered into and announced on June 10, 2008 (“New Agreement”).   Under the terms of the New Agreement, each holder of a share of Greater Atlantic common stock was entitled to receive, subject to the limitations and adjustments set forth in the New Agreement, the number of shares of Summit common stock equal to $4.00 divided by the average closing price of Summit’s common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Capital Market for the twenty (20) trading days before the closing of the merger.  In no event was each share of Greater Atlantic common stock to be exchanged for more than 0.328625 of a share of Summit common stock.  If, at closing, Greater Atlantic’s shareholders’ equity, adjusted to exclude accumulated other comprehensive income or loss and the effect of removing the benefit of net operating loss carryforwards from the net deferred tax assets, was less than $4,214,000 (which equaled Greater Atlantic’s shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2008), then the aggregate value of the merger consideration was to be reduced one dollar for each dollar that Greater Atlantic’s adjusted shareholders’ equity was less than $4,214,000.  For purposes of determining Greater Atlantic’s adjusted shareholders’ equity at closing, Greater Atlantic’s shareholders’ equity at closing was to be increased by the actual monthly operating losses, up to $250,000 per month, incurred by Greater Atlantic after March 31, 2008 and before September 1, 2008, the fees accrued or paid to Greater Atlantic’s financial advisor, and the fees accrued or paid to Greater Atlantic’s legal counsel up to $150,000.
The acquisition was also conditioned upon the following at close of the transaction:  (a) Greater Atlantic and GAB having minimum regulatory capital ratios of:  Tier 1 (core) capital equal to 4.0%, Tier 1 risk-based capital equal to 4.0% and total risk-based capital equal to 8.0%; (b) GAB’s ratio of the sum of non-performing loans, other real estate owned and net loans charged off after March 31, 2008, to total consolidated assets not exceeding 2.78%; and (c) Greater Atlantic’s allowance for loan losses being adequate in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable regulatory guidance, as determined by Summit with the concurrence of Greater Atlantic’s independent auditors.
As announced on December 16, 2008, we mutually agreed to terminate the Newour Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with Greater Atlantic Financial Corp. because one or more conditions to closing could not be met prior to December 31, 2008, the date on which either party could exercise the right to terminate.  Pursuant to the Termination Agreement, neither party shall have any liability or further obligation to any other party under the Merger Agreement.  In conjunction with this termination, we recognized merger abandonment expense of $682,000 during 2008 as reflected in noninterest expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of income.



NOTE 4.             FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  ASC Topic 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value.

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

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

Level 3:  Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
Accordingly, securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, we may be required to record other assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, such as loans held for sale, and impaired loans held for investment.

These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value.

Available-for-Sale Securities:  Investment securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available.  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions.  Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets and money market funds.  Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities.  Certain residential mortgage-backed securities issued by nongovernment entities are Level 3, due to the unobservable inputs used in pricing those securities.

Loans Held for Sale:  Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value.  The fair value of loans held for sale is based on what secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics.  As such, we classify loans subject to nonrecurring fair value adjustments as Level 2.

Loans:  We do not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established.  Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 310.  The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows. Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans. At December 31, 2009, substantially all of the total impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral.  In accordance with ASC Topic 310, impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral requires classification in the fair value hierarchy. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, we record the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When a current appraised value is not available and there is no observable market price, we record the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.

When a collateral dependent loan is identified as impaired, management immediately begins the process of evaluating the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral to determine if a related specific allowance for loan losses or charge-off is necessary.  Current appraisals are ordered once a loan is deemed impaired if the existing appraisal is more than twelve months old, or more frequently if there is known deterioration in value. For recently identified impaired loans, a current appraisal may not be available at the financial statement date. Until the current appraisal is obtained, the original appraised value is discounted, as appropriate, to compensate for the estimated depreciation in the value of the loan’s underlying collateral since the date of the original appraisal.  Such discounts are generally estimated based upon management’s knowledge of sales of similar collateral within the applicable market area and its knowledge of other real estate market-related data as well as general economic trends.  When a new appraisal is received (which generally are received within 3 months of a loan being identified as impaired), management then re-evaluates the fair value of the collateral and adjusts any specific allocated allowance for loan losses, as appropriate.  In addition, management also assigns a discount of 7–10% for the estimated costs to sell the collateral. As of December 31, 2009, the total fair value of our collateral dependent impaired loans which had a related specific allowance or charge-off was $8,315,000 less than the related appraised values of the underlying collateral for such loans.

Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”):  OREO consists of real estate acquired in foreclosure or other settlement of loans. Such assets are carried on the balance sheet at the lower of the investment in the real estate or its fair value less estimated selling costs.  The fair value of OREO is determined on a nonrecurring basis generally utilizing current appraisals performed by an independent, licensed appraiser applying an income or market value approach using observable market data (Level 2).  Updated appraisals of OREO are generally obtained if the existing appraisal is more than 18 months old, or more frequently if there is a known deterioration in value.  However, if a current appraisal is not available, the original appraised value is discounted, as appropriate, to compensate for the estimated depreciation in the value of the real estate since the date of its original appraisal.  Such discounts are generally estimated based upon management’s knowledge of sales of similar property within the applicable market area and its knowledge of other real estate market-related data as well as general economic trends (Level 3).  Upon foreclosure, any fair value adjustment is charged against the allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent fair value adjustments are recorded in the period incurred and included in other noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.

Derivative Assets and Liabilities:  Substantially all derivative instruments held or issued by us for risk management or customer-initiated activities are traded in over-the-counter markets where quoted market prices are not readily available.  For those derivatives, we measure fair value using models that use primarily market observable inputs, such as yield curves and option volatilities, and include the value associated with counterparty credit risk.  We classify derivative instruments held or issued for risk management or customer-initiated activities as Level 2.  Examples of Level 2 derivatives are interest rate swaps.

A distribution of asset and liability fair values according to the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 20082009 is provided in the tables below.  See Note 1 for a discussion of our policies regarding this fair value hierarchy and valuation techniques.

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The table below presents the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.


 Balance at  Fair Value Measurements Using: 
Dollars in thousands December 31, 2009  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Available for sale securities $271,654  $-  $271,654  $- 
                
                            
 Total at  Fair Value Measurements Using:  Balance at  Fair Value Measurements Using: 
Dollars in thousands December 31, 2008  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  December 31, 2008  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Assets:                            
Available for sale securities $327,606  $-  $315,895  $11,711  $327,606  $-  $315,895  $11,711 
Derivatives  16  -   16  -   16   -   16   - 
                                
Liabilities:                                
Derivatives $18  $-  $18  $-  $18  $-  $18  $- 



The table below presents a reconciliation of all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the periodperiods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.  There were no gains or losses recorded in earnings attributable to unrealized gains or losses relating to those securities still held at December 31, 2008.



  Available for 
  Sale 
Dollars in thousands Securities 
Balance January 1, 2008 $- 
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses):    
Included in earnings  - 
Included in other comprehensive income  (25)
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net  7,369 
Transfers between categories  4,367 
Balance December 31, 2008 $11,711 
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses):    
Included in earnings  (5,151)
Included in other comprehensive income  4,401 
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net  (970)
Transfers between categories  (9,991)
Balance December 31, 2009 $- 
    
Dollars in thousands Securities 
Balance Jan. 1, 2008 $- 
Unrealized gains/(losses) recorded in other comprehensive income  (25)
Purchases, issuances, and settlements  7,369 
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3  4,367 
Balance Dec. 31, 2008 $11,711 



Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

We may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period.  Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are included in the table below.


 
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  Total at  Fair Value Measurements Using: 
Dollars in thousands December 31, 2008  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
             
Loans held for sale $978  $-  $978  $- 
Impaired loans  54,029   -   -   54,029 
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  Balance at  Fair Value Measurements Using: 
Dollars in thousands December 31, 2009  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
             
Loans held for sale $1  $-  $1  $- 
Impaired loans  74,484   -   52,005   22,479 
OREO  40,293   -   38,788   1,505 
                 
  Balance at  Fair Value Measurements Using: 
Dollars in thousands December 31, 2008  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
                 
Loans held for sale $978  $-  $978  $- 
Impaired loans  54,029   -   -   54,029 


Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral-dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $62,021,000,$84,695,000, with a valuation allowance of $7,992,000,$10,211,000, resulting in an additional provision for loan losses of $7,715,000$9,101,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008.2009.

ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis.  The following summarizes the methods and significant assumptions we used in estimating our fair value disclosures for financial instruments.

Cash and due from banks:  The carrying values of cash and due from banks approximate their estimated fair value.

Interest bearing deposits with other banks:  The fair values of interest bearing deposits with other banks are estimated by discounting scheduled future receipts of principal and interest at the current rates offered on similar instruments with similar remaining maturities.

Federal funds sold:  The carrying values of Federal funds sold approximate their estimated fair values.

Securities:  Estimated fair values of securities are based on quoted market prices, where available.  If quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable securities.

Loans held for sale:  The carrying values of loans held for sale approximate their estimated fair values.

Loans:  The estimated fair values for loans are computed based on scheduled future cash flows of principal and interest, discounted at interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.  No prepayments of principal are assumed.

Accrued interest receivable and payable:  The carrying values of accrued interest receivable and payable approximate their estimated fair values.

Deposits:  The estimated fair values of demand deposits (i.e. non-interest bearing checking, NOW, money market and savings accounts) and other variable rate deposits approximate their carrying values.  Fair values of fixed maturity deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology at rates currently offered for deposits with similar remaining maturities.  Any intangible value of long-term relationships with depositors is not considered in estimating the fair values disclosed.

Short-term borrowings:  The carrying values of short-term borrowings approximate their estimated fair values.

Long-term borrowings:  The fair values of long-term borrowings are estimated by discounting scheduled future payments of principal and interest at current rates available on borrowings with similar terms.

Subordinated debentures:  The carrying values of subordinated debentures approximate their estimated fair values.

Subordinated debentures owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trusts:  The carrying values of subordinated debentures owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trusts approximate their estimated fair values.

Derivative financial instruments:  The fair values of the interest rate swaps are valued using cash flow projection models.

Off-balance sheet instruments:  The fair values of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present credit standing of the counter parties.  The amounts of fees currently charged on commitments and standby letters of credit are deemed
insignificant, and therefore, the estimated fair values and carrying values are not shown below.

The carrying values and estimated fair values of our financial instruments are summarized below:


  At December 31, 
  2009  2008 
     Estimated     Estimated 
  Carrying  Fair  Carrying  Fair 
 Dollars in thousands Value  Value  Value  Value 
 Financial assets:            
     Cash and due from banks $6,813  $6,813  $11,356  $11,356 
     Interest bearing deposits,                
         other banks  34,247   34,247   108   108 
     Federal funds sold  -   -   2   2 
     Securities available for sale  271,654   271,654   327,606   327,606 
     Other investments  24,008   24,008   23,016   23,016 
     Loans held for sale, net  1   1   978   978 
     Loans, net  1,137,336   1,152,837   1,192,157   1,201,884 
     Accrued interest receivable  6,323   6,323   7,217   7,217 
     Derivative financial assets  -   -   16   16 
  $1,480,382  $1,495,883  $1,562,456  $1,572,183 
 Financial liabilities:                
     Deposits $1,017,338  $1,087,212  $965,850  $1,077,942 
     Short-term borrowings  49,739   49,739   153,100   153,100 
     Long-term borrowings  381,492   395,375   382,748   404,583 
    Subordinated debentures  16,800   16,800   10,000   10,000 
    Subordinated debentures owed to                
         unconsolidated subsidiary trusts  19,589   19,589   19,589   19,589 
     Accrued interest payable  4,146   4,146   4,796   4,796 
     Derivative financial liabilities  -   -   18   18 
  $1,489,104  $1,572,861  $1,536,101  $1,670,028 


NOTE 5.             DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

During fourth quarter 2006, we decided to either sell or terminate substantially all business activities of Summit Mortgage (a division of Shenandoah Valley National Bank), our residential mortgage loan origination unit.  The decision to exit the mortgage banking business was based on this business unit’s poor operating results and the continuing uncertainty for performance improvement.  Further, we desired to concentrate our resources and capital on our community banking operations, which have a consistent record of exceptional growth and profitability.

Summit Mortgage, which was previously presented as a separate segment, is presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented in these financial statements.

The following table lists the assets and liabilities of Summit Mortgage included in the balance sheets as assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations.

  December 31, 
Dollars in thousands 2008  2007 
Assets:      
Loans held for sale, net $-  $- 
Loans, net  -   - 
Property held for sale  -   - 
Other assets  -   214 
Total assets $-  $214 
Liabilities:        
Accrued expenses and other liabilities $-  $806 
Total liabilities $-  $806 


The results of Summit Mortgage are presented as discontinued operations in a separate category on the income statements following the results from continuing operations.  The income (loss) from discontinued operations for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 is presented below.
 
 

 
Statement of Income from Discontinued Operations   
    
Dollars in thousands 2007 
Interest income $131 
Interest expense  45 
Net interest income  86 
Provision for loan losses  250 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  (164)
     
Noninterest income    
   Mortgage origination revenue  812 
   (Loss) on sale of assets  (51)
Total noninterest income  761 
     
Noninterest expense    
   Salaries and employee benefits  542 
   Net occupancy expense  (5)
   Equipment expense  38 
   Professional fees  663 
   Advertising  98 
   Exit costs  312 
   Litigation settlement  9,250 
   Other  358 
Total noninterest expense  11,256 
Income (loss) before income tax expense  (10,659)
   Income tax expense (benefit)  (3,578)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations $(7,081)
     
Basic earnings per common share from discontinued operations $(0.98)
Diluted earnings per common share from discontinued operations $(0.97)
Statements of Income from Discontinued Operations       
  For the Year Ended December 31, 
Dollars in thousands 2008  2007  2006 
Interest income $-  $131  $1,541 
Interest expense  -   45   856 
Net interest income  -   86   685 
Provision for loan losses  -   250   670 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  -   (164)  15 
             
Noninterest income            
   Mortgage origination revenue  -   812   19,741 
   (Loss) on sale of assets  -   (51)  - 
Total noninterest income  -   761   19,741 
             
Noninterest expense            
   Salaries and employee benefits  -   542   6,751 
   Net occupancy expense  -   (5)  689 
   Equipment expense  -   38   301 
   Professional fees  -   663   742 
   Postage  -   -   6,155 
   Advertising  -   98   4,678 
   Impairment of long-lived assets  -   -   621 
   Exit costs  -   312   1,859 
   Litigation settlement  -   9,250   - 
   Other  -   358   2,190 
Total noninterest expense  -   11,256   23,986 
Income (loss) before income tax expense  -   (10,659)  (4,230)
   Income tax expense (benefit)  -   (3,578)  (1,427)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations $-  $(7,081) $(2,803)


During fourth quarter 2006, we recognized a charge of $621,000 to write down the fixed assets of Summit Mortgage to fair value.  We disposed of those assets during 2007.  Also, we accrued $1,859,000 for exit costs, which arewas previously included in Liabilities Related to Discontinued Operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.  The balanceactivity related to this charge at December 31,during 2008 is comprised of the following:as follows:



Dollars in thousands Operating Lease Terminations  Vendor Contracts Terminations  Severance Payments  Total 
Balance, December 31, 2007 $586  $-  $-  $586 
Less:                
   Payments from the accrual  (586)  -   -   (586)
   Addition to the accrual  -   -   -   - 
   Reversal of over accrual  -   -   -   - 
Balance, December 31, 2008 $-  $-  $-  $- 


NOTE 6.             SECURITIES

We classify debt and equity securities as “held to maturity”, “available for sale” or “trading” according to management’s intent.  The appropriate classification is determined at the time of purchase of each security and re-evaluated at each reporting date.

Securities held to maturity – Certain debt securities for which we have the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are reported at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts.  There are no securities classified as held to maturity in the accompanying financial statements.

Securities available for sale - - Securities not classified as "held to maturity" or as "trading" are classified as "available for sale."  Securities classified as "available for sale" are those securities that we intend to hold for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity.    "Available for sale" securities are reported at estimated fair value net of unrealized gains or losses, which are adjusted for applicable income taxes, and reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity.

Trading securities - There are no securities classified as "trading" in the accompanying financial statements.

NOTE 6.                      SECURITIESImpairment assessment: Impairment exists when the fair value of a security is less than its cost.  Cost includes adjustments made to the cost basis of a security for accretion, amortization and previous other-than-temporary impairments.  We perform a quarterly assessment of the debt and equity securities in our investment portfolio that have an unrealized loss to determine whether the decline in the fair value of these securities below their cost is other-than-temporary.  This determination requires significant judgment.  Impairment is considered other-than-temporary when it becomes probable that we will be unable to recover the cost of an investment.  This assessment takes into consideration factors such as the length of time and the extent to which the market values have been less than cost, the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer including events specific to the issuer or industry, defaults or deferrals of scheduled interest, principal or dividend payments, external credit ratings and recent downgrades, and our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for a recovery in fair value.  If a decline in fair value is judged to be other than temporary, the cost basis of the individual security is written down to fair value which then becomes the new cost basis.  The amount of the write down is included in other-than-temporary impairment of securities in the consolidated statements of income.  The new cost basis is not adjusted for subsequent recoveries in fair value, if any.

Realized gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized on the specific identification method.  Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are computed using the interest method.

The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair values of securities at December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, are summarized as follows:


  2009 
  Amortized  Unrealized  Estimated 
 Dollars in thousands Cost  Gains  Losses  Fair Value 
 Available for Sale            
     Taxable debt securities            
         U. S. Government agencies            
             and corporations $54,850  $693  $582  $54,961 
         Residential mortgage-backed securities:                
             Government-sponsored agencies  95,939   4,189   92   100,036 
             Nongovernment-sponsored entities  75,546   662   6,411   69,797 
         State and political subdivisions  3,760   37   5   3,792 
         Corporate debt securities  350   6   -   356 
 Total taxable debt securities  230,445   5,587   7,090   228,942 
     Tax-exempt debt securities                
         State and political subdivisions  42,486   570   421   42,635 
 Total tax-exempt debt securities  42,486   570   421   42,635 
     Equity securities  77   -   -   77 
 Total available for sale securities $273,008  $6,157  $7,511  $271,654 

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  2008 
  Amortized  Unrealized  Estimated 
 Dollars in thousands Cost  Gains  Losses  Fair Value 
 Available for sale            
 Taxable:            
  U. S. Government agencies            
      and corporations $36,934  $1,172  $3  $38,103 
  Residential mortgage-backed securities:                
        Government-sponsored agencies  147,074   4,291   71   151,294 
        Nongovernment-sponsored entities  95,568   2,335   10,020   87,883 
  State and political subdivisions  3,760   19   -   3,779 
  Corporate debt securities  349   5   -   354 
  Other equity securities  293   -   -   293 
        Total taxable  283,978   7,822   10,094   281,706 
 Tax-exempt:                
   State and political subdivisions  46,617   639   1,459   45,797 
   Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac preferred stock  103   -   -   103 
          Total tax-exempt  46,720   639   1,459   45,900 
                Total $330,698  $8,461  $11,553  $327,606 


  2008 
  Amortized  Unrealized  Estimated 
 Dollars in thousands Cost  Gains  Losses  Fair Value 
 Available for Sale            
     Taxable debt securities            
         U. S. Government agencies            
             and corporations $36,934  $1,172  $3  $38,103 
         Residential mortgage-backed securities:                
             Government-sponsored agencies  147,074   4,291   71   151,294 
             Nongovernment-sponsored entities  95,568   2,335   10,020   87,883 
         State and political subdivisions  3,760   19   -   3,779 
         Corporate debt securities  349   5   -   354 
 Total taxable debt securities  283,685   7,822   10,094   281,413 
     Tax-exempt debt securities                
         State and political subdivisions  46,617   639   1,459   45,797 
 Total tax-exempt debt securities  46,617   639   1,459   45,797 
     Equity securities  396   -   -   396 
 Total available for sale securities $330,698  $8,461  $11,553  $327,606 

The proceeds from sales, calls and maturities of securities, including principal payments received on available for sale mortgage-backed obligations and the related gross gains and losses realized are as follows:

Dollars in thousands Proceeds from  Gross realized 
     Calls and  Principal       
Years ended December 31, Sales  Maturities  Payments  Gains  Losses 
2009 $45,543  $21,365  $73,631  $1,511  $14 
2008 $1,141  $22,944  $30,858  $6  $12 
2007 $12,099  $28,611  $28,137  $-  $- 

Residential mortgage-backed obligations having contractual maturities ranging from 1 to 30 years are reflected in the following maturity distribution schedules based on their anticipated average life to maturity, which ranges from 1 to 18 years.  Accordingly, discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the anticipated average life to maturity of the specific obligation.

The maturities, amortized cost and estimated fair values of securities at December 31, 2009, are summarized as follows:


             
  2007 
  Amortized  Unrealized  Estimated 
 Dollars in thousands Cost  Gains  Losses  Fair Value 
 Available for sale            
 Taxable:            
  U. S. Government agencies            
      and corporations $45,871  $420  $77  $46,214 
  Residential mortgage-backed securities:                
        Government-sponsored agencies  117,039   1,073   668   117,444 
        Nongovernment-sponsored entities  63,799   221   683   63,337 
  State and political subdivisions  3,759   26   -   3,785 
  Corporate debt securities  1,348   18   30   1,336 
  Other equity securities  844   -   -   844 
        Total taxable  232,660   1,758   1,458   232,960 
 Tax-exempt:                
   State and political subdivisions  43,960   880   335   44,505 
   Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac preferred stock  6,470   -   920   5,550 
          Total tax-exempt  50,430   880   1,255   50,055 
                Total $283,090  $2,638  $2,713  $283,015 
  Amortized  Estimated 
 Dollars in thousands Cost  Fair Value 
       
 Due in one year or less $61,915  $62,321 
 Due from one to five years  109,377   109,112 
 Due from five to ten years  44,107   43,471 
 Due after ten years  57,532   56,673 
 Equity securities  77   77 
 Total $273,008  $271,654 


At December 31, 2009 and 2008, securities with estimated fair values of $201,769,000 and $170,635,000 respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

During 2009 and 2008 we recognized anrecorded other-than-temporary non-cash impairment charge of $6.4 million related to our investments in preferred stock issuances of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac which we continue to own.  The action taken by the Federal Housing Finance Agencylosses on September 7, 2008 placing these Government-Sponsored Agencies into conservatorship and eliminating the dividends on theirsecurities as follows:
 
 


 
 preferred shares led
  2009  2008 
  Residential MBS        Residential MBS       
  Nongovernment        Nongovernment       
  - Sponsored  Equity     - Sponsored  Equity    
 Dollars in thousands Entities  Securities  Total  Entities  Securities  Total 
                   
 Total other-than-temporary impairment losses $(5,646) $(215) $(5,861) $-  $(7,060) $(7,060)
 Portion of loss recognized in                        
   other comprehensive income  495   -   495   -   -   - 
 Net impairment losses recognized in earnings $(5,151) $(215) $(5,366) $-  $(7,060) $(7,060)

Activity related to the credit component recognized on debt securities available for sale for which a portion of other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive income for year ended December 31, 2009 is as follows:

Dollars in thousands Total 
 Balance, April 1, 2009 $- 
 Additions for the credit component on debt securities in which    
     other-than-temporary impairment was not previously recognized  (5,151)
 Securities sold during the period  2,229 
 Balance, December 31, 2009 $(2,922)

At December 31, 2009, our determinationdebt securities with other-than-temporary impairment in which only the amount of loss related to credit was recognized in earnings consisted solely of residential mortgage-backed securities issued by nongovernment-sponsored entities.  We utilize third party vendors to estimate the portion of loss attributable to credit using discounted cash flow models.  The vendors estimate cash flows of the underlying loan collateral of each mortgage-backed security using models that incorporate their best estimates of current key assumptions, such as default rates, loss severity and prepayment rates.  Assumptions utilized could vary widely from loan to loan, and are influenced by such factors as loan interest rate, geographical location of the borrower, collateral type and borrower characteristic.  Specific such assumptions utilized by our vendors in their valuation of our other-than-temporarily impaired residential mortgage-backed securities issued by nongovernment-sponsored entities were as follows at December 31, 2009:

  Weighted Range
  Average Minimum Maximum
 Constant prepayment rates5.3%3.1%7.5%
 Constant default rates8.6%7.0%12.0%
 Loss severities51.5%51.0%53.0%

Our vendors performing these valuations also analyze the structure of each mortgage-backed instrument in order to determine how the estimated cash flows of the underlying collateral will be distributed to each security issued from the structure.  Expected principal and interest cash flows on the impaired debt securities are other-than-temporarily impaired.  We also recognized an other-than-temporary impairment of $693,000discounted predominantly using unobservable discount rates which the vendors assume that market participants would utilize in pricing the specific security.  Based on the discounted expected cash flows derived from our investment in Greater Atlantic Financial Corp. stock thatvendors’ models, we continueexpect to own.
recover the remaining unrealized losses on residential mortgage-backed securities issued by nongovernment sponsored entities.

We held 9978 available for sale securities having an unrealized loss at December 31, 2008.2009.  Provided below is a summary of securities available for sale which were in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 20082009 and 2007.2008.  We have the ability and intent to hold these securities until such time as the value recovers or the securities mature.  Further, we believe that the decline in value is attributable to changes in market interest rates and not credit quality of the issuer and no additional impairment is warranted at this time.


  2008 
  Less than 12 months  12 months or more  Total 
  Estimated  Unrealized  Estimated  Unrealized  Estimated  Unrealized 
Dollars in thousands Fair Value  Loss  Fair Value  Loss  Fair Value  Loss 
 Taxable:                  
 U. S. Government agencies                  
       and corporations $1,240  $(3) $-  $-  $1,240  $(3)
 Residential mortgage-backed securities:                        
        Government-sponsored agencies  7,542   (33)  5,327   (38)  12,869   (71)
        Nongovernment-sponsored entities  45,940   (6,612)  16,932   (3,408)  62,872   (10,020)
 Tax-exempt:                        
 State and political subdivisions  19,797   (1,004)  2,481   (455)  22,278   (1,459)
     Total temporarily impaired securities $74,519  $(7,652) $24,740  $(3,901) $99,259  $(11,553)


  2007 
  Less than 12 months  12 months or more  Total 
  Estimated  Unrealized  Estimated  Unrealized  Estimated  Unrealized 
Dollars in thousands Fair Value  Loss  Fair Value  Loss  Fair Value  Loss 
 Taxable:                  
 U. S. Government agencies                  
       and corporations $6,010  $(35) $8,031  $(42) $14,041  $(77)
 Residential mortgage-backed securities :                        
        Government-sponsored agencies  18,443   (35)  37,273   (633)  55,716   (668)
        Nongovernment-sponsored entities  20,045   (198)  23,612   (485)  43,657   (683)
 Corporate debt securities  970   (30)  -   -   970   (30)
 Tax-exempt:                        
 State and political subdivisions  12,049   (320)  2,419   (15)  14,468   (335)
 Other equity securties  5,378   (862)  173   (58)  5,551   (920)
     Total temporarily impaired securities $62,895  $(1,480) $71,508  $(1,233) $134,403  $(2,713)
 


  2009 
  Less than 12 months  12 months or more  Total 
  Estimated  Unrealized  Estimated  Unrealized  Estimated  Unrealized 
Dollars in thousands Fair Value  Loss  Fair Value  Loss  Fair Value  Loss 
Temporarily impaired securities                  
   Taxable debt securities                  
     U. S. Government agencies                  
       and corporations $26,607  $(581) $138  $(1) $26,745  $(582)
     Residential mortgage-backed securities:                        
        Government-sponsored agencies  9,612   (91)  68   (1)  9,680   (92)
        Nongovernment-sponsored entities  24,500   (1,530)  21,485   (4,637)  45,985   (6,167)
   Tax-exempt debt securities                        
     State and political subdivisions  12,100   (138)  3,748   (288)  15,848   (426)
     Total temporarily impaired securities  72,819   (2,340)  25,439   (4,927)  98,258   (7,267)
Other-than-temporarily impaired securities                        
   Taxable debt securities                        
     Residential mortgage-backed securities:                        
        Nongovernment-sponsored entities  -   -   1,670   (244)  1,670   (244)
     Total other-than-temporarily                        
 impaired securities  -   -   1,670   (244)  1,670   (244)
 Total $72,819  $(2,340) $27,109  $(5,171) $99,928  $(7,511)



  2008 
  Less than 12 months  12 months or more  Total 
  Estimated  Unrealized  Estimated  Unrealized  Estimated  Unrealized 
Dollars in thousands Fair Value  Loss  Fair Value  Loss  Fair Value  Loss 
Temporarily impaired securities                  
   Taxable debt securities                  
     U. S. Government agencies                  
       and corporations $1,240  $(3) $-  $-  $1,240  $(3)
     Residential mortgage-backed securities:                        
        Government-sponsored agencies  7,542   (33)  5,327   (38)  12,869   (71)
        Nongovernment-sponsored entities  45,940   (6,612)  16,932   (3,408)  62,872   (10,020)
   Tax-exempt debt securities                        
     State and political subdivisions  19,797   (1,004)  2,481   (455)  22,278   (1,459)
     Total temporarily impaired securities $74,519  $(7,652) $24,740  $(3,901) $99,259  $(11,553)


The largest component of the unrealized loss at December 31, 20082009 was $10.0$6.4 million related to residential mortgage backedmortgage-backed securities issued by nongovernment sponsorednongovernment-sponsored entities. We monitor the performance of the mortgages underlying these bonds. Although there has been some deterioration in collateral performance, we only hold the most senior traunches of each issue which provides protection against defaults.  We attribute the unrealized loss on these mortgage backedmortgage-backed securities held largely to the current absence of liquidity in the credit markets and not to deterioration in credit quality.  We expect to receive all contractual principal and interest payments due on our debt securities and have the ability and intent to hold these investments until their fair value recovers or until maturity. The mortgages in these asset pools have been made to borrowers with strong credit history and significant equity invested in their homes. They are well diversified geographically. Nonetheless, significant further weakening of economic fundamentals coupled with significant increases
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in unemployment and substantial deterioration in the value of high end residential properties could extend distress to this borrower population. This could continue to increase default rates and put additional pressure on property values. Should these conditions occur,persist, the value of these securities could decline further and trigger the recognition of anadditional other-than-temporary impairment charge.

The proceeds from sales, calls and maturities of securities, including principal payments received on mortgage-backed obligations and the related gross gains and losses realized are as follows:



Dollars in thousands Proceeds from  Gross realized 
     Calls and  Principal       
Years ended December 31, Sales  Maturities  Payments  Gains  Losses 
2008               
Securities available for sale $1,141  $22,944  $30,858  $6  $12 
  $1,141  $22,944  $30,858  $6  $12 
2007                    
Securities available for sale $12,099  $28,611  $28,137  $-  $- 
  $12,099  $28,611  $28,137  $-  $- 
2006                    
Securities available for sale $18,264  $14,370  $25,363  $-  $- 
  $18,264  $14,370  $25,363  $-  $- 


Residential mortgage-backed obligations having contractual maturities ranging from 1 to 30 years are reflected in the following maturity distribution schedules based on their anticipated average life to maturity, which ranges from 1 to 7 years.  Accordingly, discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized over the anticipated average life to maturity of the specific obligation.

The maturities, amortized cost and estimated fair values of securities at December 31, 2008, are summarized as follows:


  Amortized  Estimated 
 Dollars in thousands Cost  Fair Value 
       
 Due in one year or less $72,955  $73,027 
 Due from one to five years  119,808   119,712 
 Due from five to ten years  79,115   78,329 
 Due after ten years  58,425   56,143 
 Equity securities  395   395 
 Total $330,698  $327,606 

At December 31, 2008 and 2007, securities with estimated fair values of $170,635,130 and $170,938,718, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

charges.



NOTE 7.            LOANS

Loans are generally stated at the amount of unpaid principal, reduced by unearned discount and allowance for loan losses. Interest on loans is accrued daily on the outstanding balances.  Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and amortized as adjustments of the related loan yield over its contractual life.

Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status when principal or interest is greater than 90 days past due based upon the loan's contractual terms.  Interest is accrued daily on impaired loans unless the loan is placed on nonaccrual status.  Impaired loans are placed on nonaccrual status when the payments of principal and interest are in default for a period of 90 days, unless the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection.  Interest on nonaccrual loans is recognized primarily using the cost-recovery method.  Loans may be returned to accrual status when repayment is reasonably assured and there has been demonstrated performance under the terms of the loan or, if applicable, the terms of the restructured loans.

Commercial-related loans (which are risk-rated) are charged off to the allowance for loan losses when the loss has been confirmed.  This determination includes many factors, including the prioritization of our claim in bankruptcy, expectations of the workout/restructuring of the loan and valuation of the borrower’s equity.

Consumer-related loans are generally charged off to the allowance for loan losses upon reaching specified stages of delinquency, in accordance with the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council policy.  For example, credit card loans are charged off by the end of the month in which the account becomes 180 days past due or within 60 days from receiving notification about a specified event (e.g., bankruptcy of the borrower), which ever is earlier.  Residential mortgage loans are generally charged off to net realizable value no later than when the account becomes 180 days past due.  Other consumer loans, if collateralized, are generally charged off to net realizable value at 120 days past due.

Loans are summarized as follows:


      
Dollars in thousands 2008  2007  2009  2008 
Commercial $130,106  $92,599  $122,508  $130,106 
Commercial real estate  452,264   384,478   465,037   452,264 
Construction and development  215,465   225,270   162,080   215,465 
Residential real estate  376,026   322,640   372,867   376,026 
Consumer  31,519   31,956   28,203   31,519 
Other  6,061   6,641   5,652   6,061 
Total loans  1,211,441   1,063,584   1,156,347   1,211,441 
Less unearned income  2,351   1,903   2,011   2,351 
Total loans net of unearned income  1,209,090   1,061,681   1,154,336   1,209,090 
Less allowance for loan losses  16,933   9,192   17,000   16,933 
Loans, net $1,192,157  $1,052,489  $1,137,336  $1,192,157 
 

 
The following presents loan maturities at December 31, 2008:2009:

     After 1    
  Within  but within  After 
Dollars in thousands 1Year  5 Years  5 Years 
Commercial $31,885  $69,589  $21,034 
Commercial real estate  52,361   71,077   341,599 
Construction and development  129,558   3,309   29,213 
Residential real estate  38,830   22,476   311,561 
Consumer  3,491   21,230   3,482 
Other  334   1,943   3,375 
  $256,459  $189,624  $710,264 
             
Loans due after one year with:            
    Variable rates     $266,641     
    Fixed rates      633,247     
      $899,888     
 

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     After 1    
  Within  but within  After 
Dollars in thousands 1Year  5 Years  5 Years 
Commercial $33,332  $63,267  $33,507 
Commercial real estate  41,110   75,751   335,403 
Construction and development  171,292   11,363   32,810 
Residential real estate  33,507   32,859   309,660 
Consumer  4,264   22,844   4,411 
Other  405   1,061   4,595 
  $283,910  $207,145  $720,386 
 
 
            
Loans due after one year with:            
    Variable rates     $274,074     
    Fixed rates      653,457     
      $927,531     

Nonaccrual loans:  Included in the net balance of loans are nonaccrual loans amounting to $66,741,000 and $46,930,000 at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Impaired loans:  Impaired loans include the following:

 §  Loans which we risk-rate (consisting of loan relationships having aggregate balances in excess of $2,000,000, or loans exceeding $500,000 and exhibiting credit weakness) through our normal loan review procedures and which, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement.   Risk-rated loans with insignificant delays or insignificant short falls in the amount of payments expected to be collected are not considered to be impaired.

§  Loans that have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring.

Both commercial and consumer loans are deemed impaired upon being contractually modified in a troubled debt restructuring. Troubled debt restructurings typically result from our loss mitigation activities and occur when we grant a concession to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulty in order to minimize our economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of collateral.  Once restructured in a troubled debt restructuring, a loan is generally considered impaired until its maturity, regardless of whether the borrower performs under the modified terms.  Although such a loan may be returned to accrual status if the criteria set forth in our accounting policy are met, the loan would continue to be evaluated for an asset-specific allowance for loan losses and we would continue to report the loan in the impaired loan table below.

The table below sets forth information about our impaired loans.


   December 31, 
Dollars in thousands  2009  2008 
Impaired loans with an allowance  $39,210  $34,650 
Impaired loans without an allowance   46,123   19,557 
Total impaired loans  $85,333  $54,207 
          
Allowance for loan losses attributed to impaired loans  $10,211  $7,992 
          
 Year ended December 31, 
Dollars in thousands2009  2008   2007 
Average balance of impaired loans $75,698 $31,896  $5,856 
Interest income recognized on impaired loans $298 $70  $191 


Included in impaired loans are troubled debt restructurings of $8,297,000 and $178,000 at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Concentrations of credit risk: We grant commercial, residential and consumer loans to customers primarily located in the Eastern Panhandle and South Central regions of West Virginia, and the Northern region of Virginia.  Although we strive to maintain a diverse loan portfolio, exposure to credit losses can be adversely impacted by downturns in local economic and employment conditions.  Major employment within our market area is diverse, but primarily includes government, health care, education, poultry and various professional, financial and related service industries.  As of December 31, 2008,2009, we had no concentrations of loans to any single industry in excess of 10% of loans.  We evaluate the credit worthiness of each of our customers on a case-by-case basis and the amount of collateral we obtain is based upon this credit evaluation.

Loans to related parties:  We have had, and may be expected to have in the future, banking transactions in the ordinary course of business with our directors, principal officers, their immediate families and affiliated companies in which they are principal stockholders (commonly referred to as related parties).  These transactions have been, in our opinion, on the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with others.

The following presents the activity with respect to related party loans aggregating $60,000 or more to any one related party (other changes represent additions to and changes in director and executive officer status):
 
 
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Dollars in thousands 2009  2008 
  Balance, beginning $13,401  $14,130 
      Additions  974   3,170 
      Amounts collected  (10,299)  (4,037)
      Other changes, net  -   138 
  Balance, ending $4,076  $13,401 

(dollars in thousands) 2008  2007 
  Balance, beginning $14,130  $14,874 
      Additions  3,170   4,409 
      Amounts collected  (4,037)  (5,441)
      Other changes, net  138   288 
  Balance, ending $13,401  $14,130 
Loan commitments:  ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, requires that commitments to make mortgage loans should be accounted for as derivatives if the loans are to be held for sale, because the commitment represents a written option and accordingly is recorded at the fair value of the option liability.


NOTE 8.            ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for our estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  The allowance is increased by provisions charged to operating expense and reduced by net charge-offs.  Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when we believe that collectability is unlikely.  While we use the best information available to make our evaluation, future adjustments may be necessary if there are significant changes in conditions.

The allowance is comprised of three distinct reserve components:  (1) specific reserves related to loans individually evaluated, (2) quantitative reserves related to loans collectively evaluated, and (3) qualitative reserves related to loans collectively evaluated.  A summary of the methodology we employ on a quarterly basis with respect to each of these components in order to evaluate the overall adequacy of our allowance for loan losses is as follows.

Specific Reserve for Loans Individually Evaluated

First, we identify loan relationships having aggregate balances in excess of $500,000 and that may also have credit weaknesses.  Such loan relationships are identified primarily through our analysis of internal loan evaluations, past due loan reports, and loans adversely classified by regulatory authorities.  Each loan so identified is then individually evaluated to determine whether it is impaired – that is, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the underlying loan agreement.  Substantially all of our impaired loans are and historically have been collateral dependent, meaning repayment of the loan is expected to be provided solely from the sale of the loan’s underlying collateral.  For such loans, we measure impairment based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral, which is generally determined utilizing current appraisals.  A specific reserve is established in an amount equal to the excess, if any, of the recorded investment in each impaired loan over the fair value of its underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell.  Our policy is to re-evaluate the fair value of collateral dependent loans at least every twelve months unless there is a known deterioration in the collateral’s value, in which case a new appraisal is obtained.
Quantitative Reserve for Loans Collectively Evaluated
Second, we stratify the loan portfolio into the following ten loan pools:  land and land development, construction, commercial, commercial real estate -- owner-occupied, commercial real estate -- non-owner occupied, conventional residential mortgage, jumbo residential mortgage, home equity, consumer, and other.  Loans within each pool are then further segmented between (1) loans which were individually evaluated for impairment and not deemed to be impaired, (2) larger-balance loan relationships exceeding $2 million which are assigned an internal risk rating in conjunction with our normal ongoing loan review procedures and (3) smaller-balance homogenous loans.
Quantitative reserves relative to each loan pool are established as follows:  for loan segments (1) and (2) above, the recorded investment of these loans within each pool are aggregated according to their internal risk ratings, and an allocation ranging from 5% to 200% of the respective pool’s average historical net loan charge-off rate (determined based upon the most recent twelve quarters) is applied to the aggregate recorded investment in loans by internal risk category, such lower-rated loan relationships receive higher allocations of reserves; for loan segment (3) above, an allocation equaling 100% of the respective pool’s average historical net loan charge-off rate (determined based upon the most recent twelve quarters) is applied to the aggregate recorded investment in the smaller-balance homogenous pool of loans.
Qualitative Reserve for Loans Collectively Evaluated
Third, we consider the necessity to adjust our average historical net loan charge-off rates relative to each of the above ten loan pools for potential risks factors that could result in actual losses deviating from prior loss experience.  For example, if we observe a significant increase in delinquencies within conventional mortgage loan pool above historical trends, an additional allocation to the average historical loan charge-off rate is applied.  Such qualitative risk factors considered are:  (1) levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans, (2) levels of and trends in charge-offs and recoveries, (3) trends in volume and term of loans, (4) effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards, and other changes in lending policies, procedures, and practice, (5) experience, ability, and depth of lending
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management and other relevant staff, (6) national and local economic trends and conditions, (7) industry conditions, and (8) effects of changes in credit concentrations.

An analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 20062007 is as follows:


Dollars in thousands 2009  2008  2007 
          
  Balance, beginning of year $16,933  $9,192  $7,511 
  Losses:            
      Commercial  479   198   50 
      Commercial real estate  469   1,131   154 
      Construction and development  16,946   4,529   80 
      Real estate - mortgage  3,921   1,608   618 
      Consumer  214   375   216 
      Other  231   203   160 
  Total  22,260   8,044   1,278 
  Recoveries:            
      Commercial  129   4   2 
      Commercial real estate  23   17   14 
      Construction and development  1,615   -   20 
      Real estate - mortgage  29   64   15 
      Consumer  90   72   57 
      Other  116   128   104 
  Total  2,002   285   212 
  Net losses  20,258   7,759   1,066 
  Provision for loan losses  20,325   15,500   2,055 
 Reclassification of reserves related to loans            
 previously reflected in discontinued operations  -   -   692 
  Balance, end of year $17,000  $16,933  $9,192 
Dollars in thousands 2008  2007  2006 
          
  Balance, beginning of year $9,192  $7,511  $6,112 
  Losses:            
      Commercial  198   50   32 
      Commercial real estate  1,131   154   185 
      Construction and development  4,529   80   - 
      Real estate - mortgage  1,608   618   35 
      Consumer  375   216   200 
      Other  203   160   289 
  Total  8,044   1,278   741 
  Recoveries:            
      Commercial  4   2   1 
      Commercial real estate  17   14   46 
      Construction and development  -   20   - 
      Real estate - mortgage  64   15   6 
      Consumer  72   57   63 
      Other  128   104   179 
  Total  285   212   295 
  Net losses  7,759   1,066   446 
  Provision for loan losses  15,500   2,055   1,845 
 Reclassification of reserves related to loans            
 previously reflected in discontinued operations  -   692   - 
  Balance, end of year $16,933  $9,192  $7,511 


Our total recorded investment in impaired loans at December 31, 2008 and 2007 approximated $54,029,000 and $6,502,000, respectively.  The related allowance associated with impaired loans for 2008 and 2007 was approximately $7,992,000 and $1,586,000, respectively.  At December 31, 2008, $34,650,000 of the impaired loans had a related allowance while at December 31, 2007, all impaired loans had a related allowance.  Our average investment in such loans approximated $31,762,000, $5,856,000, and $2,197,000, for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006 respectively.  Impaired loans at December 31, 2008 and 2007 included loans that were collateral dependent, for which the fair values of the loans’ collateral were used to measure impairment.

   For purposes of evaluating impairment, we specifically review credits which consist of loans to customers who owe more than $50,000 and who are delinquent more than 30 days, all loans more than 90 days past due, loans adversely classified by regulatory authorities or the loan review staff or other management staff, and loans to customers in which it has been determined that ultimate collectibility is questionable.

       For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2006,2007, we recognized approximately $104,000, $62,000, $191,000, and $82,000$191,000, in interest income on impaired loans after the date that the loans were deemed to be impaired.  Using a cash-basis method of accounting, we would have recognized approximately the same amount of interest income on such loans.



NOTE 9.            PROPERTY HELD FOR SALE

Property held for sale consists of premises qualifying as held for sale under ASC Topic 360 Property, Plant, and Equipment, and of real estate acquired through foreclosure on loans secured by such real estate.  Qualifying premises are transferred to property held for sale at the lower of carrying value or estimated fair value less anticipated selling costs.  Foreclosed property is recorded at the estimated fair value less anticipated selling costs based upon the property’s appraised value at the date of foreclosure, with any difference between the fair value of foreclosed property and the carrying value of the related loan charged to the allowance for loan losses.  We perform periodic valuations of property held for sale subsequent to transfer.  Gains or losses not previously recognized resulting from the sale of property held for sale is recognized on the date of sale.  Changes in value subsequent to transfer are recorded in noninterest income.  Depreciation is not recorded on property held for sale.  Expenses incurred in connection with operating foreclosed properties are charged to noninterest expense.

Property held for sale, consisting of foreclosed properties, was $8,110,000$40,293,000 and $2,058,000$8,110,000 at December 31, 20082009 and December 31, 2007,2008, respectively.

NOTE 10.          PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is computed primarily by the straight-line method for premises and equipment over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  The estimated useful lives employed are on average 30 years for premises and 3 to 10 years for furniture and equipment.  Repairs and maintenance expenditures are charged to operating expenses as incurred.  Major improvements and additions to premises and equipment, including construction period interest costs, are capitalized.  No interest was capitalized during 2009, 2008, or 2007.
The major categories of premises and equipment and accumulated depreciation at December 31, 20082009 and 20072008 are summarized as follows:



Dollars in thousands 2009  2008 
 Land $6,308  $6,067 
 Buildings and improvements  19,937   17,342 
 Furniture and equipment  13,107   12,682 
   39,352   36,091 
 Less accumulated depreciation  15,118   13,657 
         
 Total premises and equipment $24,234  $22,434 
Dollars in thousands 2008  2007 
 Land $6,067  $6,067 
 Buildings and improvements  17,342   16,539 
 Furniture and equipment  12,682   11,722 
   36,091   34,328 
 Less accumulated depreciation  13,657   12,198 
         
 Total premises and equipment $22,434  $22,130 


Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 approximated $1,600,000, $1,599,000, and 2006 approximated $1,599,000, $1,520,000, and $1,554,000, respectively.


NOTE 11.          INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill and certain other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized into net income over an estimated life, but rather are tested at least annually for impairment.  Intangible assets determined to have definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives and also are subject to impairment testing.

In accordance with SFAS 142,ASC Topic 350 Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, goodwill is subject to impairment testing at least annually to determine whether write-downs of the recorded balances are necessary.  A fair value is determined based on at least one of three various market valuation methodologies.  If the fair value equals or exceeds the book value, no write-down of recorded goodwill is necessary.  If the fair value is less than the book value, an expense may be required on our books to write down the goodwill to the proper carrying value.  During the third quarter, we completed the required annual impairment test for 20082009 and determined that no impairment write-offs were necessary.

In addition, at December 31, 20082009 and December 31, 2007,2008, we had $806,186$655,000 and $957,338,$806,000, respectively, in unamortized acquired intangible assets consisting entirely of unidentifiable intangible assets recorded in accordance with SFAS 72ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, and $2,700,000$2,500,000 and $2,900,000$2,700,000 in unamortized identifiable customer intangible assets at December 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, respectively.




Dollars in thousands Goodwill Activity 
Balance, January 1, 2009 $6,198 
   Acquired goodwill, net  - 
     
Balance, December 31, 2009 $6,198 





  Other Intangible Assets 
  December 31, 
 Dollars in thousands 2009  2008 
 Unidentifiable intangible assets      
    Gross carrying amount $2,267  $2,267 
    Less:  accumulated amortization  1,612   1,461 
        Net carrying amount $655  $806 
         
Identifiable customer intangible assets     
    Gross carrying amount $3,000  $3,000 
    Less:  accumulated amortization  500   300 
        Net carrying amount $2,500  $2,700 


Dollars in thousands Goodwill Activity 
Balance, January 1, 2008 $6,198 
   Acquired goodwill, net  - 
     
Balance, December 31, 2008 $6,198 

 

  Other Intangible Assets 
  December 31, 
 Dollars in thousands 2008  2007 
 Unidentifiable intangible assets      
    Gross carrying amount $2,267  $2,267 
    Less:  accumulated amortization  1,461   1,310 
        Net carrying amount $806  $957 
         
Identifiable customer intangible assets     
    Gross carrying amount $3,000  $3,000 
    Less:  accumulated amortization  300   100 
        Net carrying amount $2,700  $2,900 



We recorded amortization expense of $351,000 for the year ended December 31, 20082009 relative to our other intangible assets.  Annual amortization is expected to be approximately $351,000 for each of the years ending 20092010 through 2013.2014.  The remaining amortization period is 13.512.5 years.


NOTE 12.          DEPOSITS

The following is a summary of interest bearing deposits by type as of December 31, 20082009 and 2007:2008:



Dollars in thousands 2009  2008 
 Demand deposits, interest bearing $148,587  $156,990 
 Savings deposits  188,419   61,689 
 Retail time deposits  364,399   380,774 
 Wholesale deposits  241,814   296,589 
        Total $943,219  $896,042 
Dollars in thousands 2008  2007 
 Demand deposits, interest bearing $156,990  $222,825 
 Savings deposits  61,689   40,845 
 Retail time deposits  380,774   322,899 
 Wholesale deposits  296,589   176,391 
        Total $896,042  $762,960 




Time certificates of deposit and Individual Retirement Account's (IRA’s) in denominations of $100,000 or more totaled $400,270,800$402,226,259 and $289,444,212$400,270,800 at December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, respectively.

Included in certificates of deposits are brokered certificates of deposit, which totaled $296,589,341$241,813,884 and $176,391,429$296,589,341 at December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, respectively.  Brokered deposits represent certificates of deposit acquired through a third party.  The following is a summary of the maturity distribution of certificates of deposit and IRA'sIRAs in denominations of $100,000 or more as of December 31, 2008:2009:


Dollars in thousands Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
Three months or less $74,408   18.6% $52,318   13.0%
Three through six months  53,724   13.4%  41,352   10.3%
Six through twelve months  86,179   21.5%  85,330   21.2%
Over twelve months  185,960   46.5%  223,226   55.5%
Total $400,271   100.0% $402,226   100.0%






A summary of the scheduled maturities for all time deposits as of December 31, 2008,2009, follows:


Dollars in thousands     Amount 
2009  422,133 
2010  118,771  $300,930 
2011  78,464   157,428 
2012  52,916   68,524 
2013  4,568   48,625 
2014  29,881 
Thereafter  511   825 
Total $677,363  $606,213 


At December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, our deposits of related parties including directors, executive officers, and their related interests approximated $13,472,000$11,263,000 and $13,502,000,$13,472,000, respectively.

NOTE 13.          BORROWED FUNDS

Our subsidiary banks are members of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”).  Membership in the FHLB makes available short-term and long-term advances under collateralized borrowing arrangements with each subsidiary bank.  All FHLB advances are collateralized primarily by similar amounts of residential mortgage loans, certain commercial loans, mortgage backed securities and securities of U. S. Government agencies and corporations.  We had $23$102 million available on a short term line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank at December 31, 2008,2009, which is primarily secured by commercial and industrial loans and consumer loans.

At December 31, 2008,2009, our subsidiary banks had combined additional borrowings availability of $188,279,315$219,436,000 from the FHLB.  Short-term FHLB advances are granted for terms of 1 to 365 days and bear interest at a fixed or variable rate set at the time of the funding request.
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Short-term borrowings:  At December 31, 2008,2009, we had $18,501,322$101,784,000 borrowing availability through credit lines and Federal funds purchased agreements.  A summary of short-term borrowings is presented below.


  2009 
        Federal Funds 
  Short-term  Short-term  Purchased 
  FHLB  Repurchase  and Lines 
 Dollars in thousands Advances  Agreements  of Credit 
 Balance at December 31 $45,000  $1,123  $3,616 
 Average balance outstanding            
     for the year  92,326   1,079   6,092 
 Maximum balance outstanding            
     at any month end  184,825   2,433   9,663 
 Weighted average interest            
     rate for the year  0.50%  0.38%  1.83%
 Weighted average interest            
     rate for balances            
     outstanding at December 31  0.32%  0.49%  3.01%



          
  2008 
        Federal Funds 
  Short-term  Short-term  Purchased 
  FHLB  Repurchase  and Lines 
 Dollars in thousands Advances  Agreements  of Credit 
 Balance at December 31 $142,346  $1,613  $9,141 
 Average balance outstanding            
     for the year  106,308   3,208   2,867 
 Maximum balance outstanding            
     at any month end  146,821   11,458   9,141 
 Weighted average interest            
     rate for the year  2.13%  1.74%  2.37%
 Weighted average interest            
     rate for balances            
     outstanding at December 31  0.57%  0.48%  0.85%

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  2007 
        Federal Funds 
  Short-term  Short-term  Purchased 
  FHLB  Repurchase  and Lines 
 Dollars in thousands Advances  Agreements  of Credit 
 Balance at December 31 $159,168  $10,370  $2,517 
 Average balance outstanding            
     for the year  86,127   7,005   2,305 
 Maximum balance outstanding            
     at any month end  159,168   11,080   3,047 
 Weighted average interest            
     rate for the year  4.03%  3.86%  7.45%
 Weighted average interest            
     rate for balances            
     outstanding at December 31  3.80%  3.13%  6.75%


Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements mature the next business day.  The securities underlying the repurchase agreements are under our control and secure the total outstanding daily balances. We generally account for securities sold under agreements to repurchase as collateralized financing transactions and record them at the amounts at which the securities were sold, plus accrued interest.  Securities, generally U.S. government and Federal agency securities, pledged as collateral under these financing arrangements cannot be sold or repledged by the secured party.  The fair value of collateral provided is continually monitored and additional collateral is provided as needed.

Long-term borrowings:  Our long-term borrowings of $392,747,685$398,292,590 and $315,737,535$392,747,685 as of December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, respectively, consisted primarily of advances from the FHLB and structured reverse repurchase agreements with two unaffiliated institutions.



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  Balance at December 31, 
Dollars in thousands 2008  2007 
Long-term FHLB advances $260,111  $194,988 
Long-term reverse repurchase agreements  110,000   110,000 
Subordinated debentures  10,000   - 
Term loan  12,637   10,750 
Total $392,748  $315,738 



  Balance at December 31, 
Dollars in thousands 2009  2008 
Long-term FHLB advances $258,855  $260,111 
Long-term reverse repurchase agreements  110,000   110,000 
Subordinated debentures  16,800   10,000 
Term loan  12,637   12,637 
Total $398,292  $392,748 


The term loan represents a long-term borrowing with an unaffiliated banking institution which is secured by the common stock of our subsidiary bank, bears a variable interest rate of prime minus 50 basis points, and matures in 2017.

Long-term borrowings bear both fixed and variable interest rates and mature in varying amounts through the year 2019.  The average interest rate paid on long-term borrowings during 2009 and 2008 approximated 4.81% and 4.62%, respectively.

Subordinated debentures:  We have subordinated debt which qualifies as Tier 2 regulatory capital totaling $16.8 million at December 31, 2009 and $10 million at December 31, 2008.  During 2009, we issued $6.8 million in subordinated debt, of which $5 million was issued to an affiliate of a director of Summit.  We also issued $1.0 million and $0.8 million to two unrelated parties.  These three issuances bear an interest rate of 10 percent per annum, a term of 10 years, and are not prepayable by us within the first five years.  During 2008, we issued $10 million of subordinated debt to an unrelated institution, which bears a variable interest rate of 1 month LIBOR plus 275 basis points, a term of 7.5 years, and is not prepayable by us within the first two and one half years.

Long-term borrowings bear both fixed and variable interest rates and mature in varying amounts through the year 2018.  The average interest rate paid on long-term borrowings during 2008 and 2007 approximated 4.62% and 5.11%, respectively.

Subordinated Debentures Oweddebentures owed to Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trusts:unconsolidated subsidiary trusts:  We have three statutory business trusts that were formed for the purpose of issuing mandatorily redeemable securities (the “capital securities”) for which we are obligated to third party investors and investing the proceeds from the sale of the capital securities in our junior subordinated debentures (the “debentures”).  The debentures held by the trusts are their sole assets.  Our subordinated debentures totaled $19,589,000 at December 31, 20082009 and 2007.2008.

In October 2002, we sponsored SFG Capital Trust I, in March 2004, we sponsored SFG Capital Trust II, and in December 2005, we sponsored SFG Capital Trust III, of which 100% of the common equity of each trust is owned by us.  SFG Capital Trust I issued $3,500,000 in capital securities and $109,000 in common securities and invested the proceeds in $3,609,000 of debentures. SFG Capital
Trust II issued $7,500,000 in capital securities and $232,000 in common securities and invested the proceeds in $7,732,000 of debentures. SFG Capital Trust III issued $8,000,000 in capital securities and $248,000 in common securities and invested the proceeds in $8,248,000 of debentures.  Distributions on the capital securities issued by the trusts are payable quarterly at a variable interest rate equal to 3 month LIBOR plus 345 basis points for SFG Capital Trust I, 3 month LIBOR plus 280 basis points for SFG Capital Trust II, and 3 month LIBOR plus 145 basis points for SFG Capital Trust III, and equals the interest rate earned on the debentures held by the trusts, and is recorded as interest expense by us.  The capital securities are subject to mandatory redemption in whole or in part, upon repayment of the debentures.  
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We have entered into agreements which, taken collectively, fully and unconditionally guarantee the capital securities subject to the terms of the guarantee.  The debentures of SFG Capital Trust I and SFG Capital Trust II are redeemable by us quarterly, and the debentures of SFG Capital Trust II and SFG Capital Trust III are first redeemable by us in March 2009 and March 2011, respectively.
2011.

      The capital securities held by SFG Capital Trust I, SFG Capital Trust II, and SFG Capital Trust III qualify as Tier 1 capital under Federal Reserve Board guidelines.  In accordance with these Guidelines, trust preferred securities generally are limited to 25% of Tier 1 capital elements, net of goodwill.  The amount of trust preferred securities and certain other elements in excess of the limit can be included in Tier 2 capital.

A summary of the maturities of all long-term borrowings and subordinated debentures for the next five years and thereafter is as follows:


Dollars in thousands    Amount 
Year EndingDecember 31, Amount 
2009  83,911 
2010  76,481  $76,481 
2011  32,459   33,589 
2012  64,915   64,915 
2013  40,080   40,080 
2014  81,610 
Thereafter  114,491   121,206 
Total $412,337  $417,881 




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NOTE 14.          INCOME TAXES

The consolidated provision for income taxes includes Federal and state income taxes and is based on pretax net income reported in the consolidated financial statements, adjusted for transactions that may never enter into the computation of income taxes payable.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.  Valuation allowances are established when deemed necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

ASC Topic 740 Income Taxes clarifies the accounting and disclosure for uncertain tax positions, as defined.  ASC Topic 740 requires that a tax position meet a "probable recognition threshold" for the benefit of the uncertain tax position to be recognized in the financial statements. A tax position that fails to meet the probable recognition threshold will result in either reduction of a current or deferred tax asset or receivable, or recording a current or deferred tax liability.  ASC Topic 740 also provides guidance on measurement, derecognition of tax benefits, classification, interim period accounting disclosure, and transition requirements in accounting for uncertain tax positions.

The components of applicable income tax expense (benefit) for continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 2006,2007, are as follows:


Dollars in thousands 2008  2007  2006  2009  2008  2007 
Current                  
Federal $5,110  $5,652  $5,133  $(3,415) $5,110  $5,652 
State  344   437   524   (22)  344   437 
  5,454   6,089   5,657   (3,437)  5,454   6,089 
Deferred                        
Federal  (5,268)  (272)  (611)  1,518   (5,268)  (272)
State  (477)  (83)  (28)  (246)  (477)  (83)
  (5,745)  (355)  (639)  1,272   (5,745)  (355)
Total $(291) $5,734  $5,018  $(2,165) $(291) $5,734 



Reconciliation between the amount of reported continuing operations income tax expense and the amount computed by multiplying the statutory income tax rates by book pretax income from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 20062007 is as follows:

 
  2009  2008  2007 
 Dollars in thousands Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
 Computed tax at applicable                  
 applicable statutory rate $(980)  34  $683   34  $6,552   34 
Increase (decrease) in taxes                     
 resulting from:                        
 Tax-exempt interest                        
    and dividends, net  (856)  30   (846)  (42)  (819)  (4)
 State income taxes, net                        
     of Federal income tax                        
     benefit  (177)  6   (88)  (4)  288   2 
 Other, net  (152)  5   (40)  (2)  (287)  (2)
 Applicable income taxes of continuing operations $(2,165)  75  $(291)  (14) $5,734   30 
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   2008   2007  2006    
 Dollars in thousands Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
 Computed                  
 tax at applicable                  
 statutory rate $683   34  $6,552   34  $5,466   34 
                         
 Increase (decrease)                        
 in taxes                        
 resulting from:                        
  Tax-exempt interest                        
    and dividends, net  (846)  (42)  (819)  (4)  (878)  (6)
                         
  State income                        
     taxes, net of                        
     Federal income                        
     tax benefit  (88)  (4)  288   2   346   2 
 Other, net  (40)  (2)  (287)  (2)  84 �� 1 
 Applicable income taxes of continuing operations $(291)  (14) $5,734   30  $5,018   31 

Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of "temporary differences" between amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and such amounts as measured for tax purposes.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax return consequences of temporary differences, which will either be taxable or deductible when the related assets and liabilities are recovered or settled.  Valuation allowances are established when deemed necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.  Our WV net operating loss carryforward expires in 2028.
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The tax effects of temporary differences, which give rise to our deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, are as follows:


       
 Dollars in thousands 2009  2008 
 Deferred tax assets      
     Allowance for loan losses $6,290  $6,265 
     Deferred compensation  1,166   1,067 
     Other deferred costs and accrued expenses  744   869 
     WV net operating loss carryforward  373   - 
     Nonaccrual loan interest  353   - 
     Net unrealized loss on securities and        
         other financial instruments  1,931   4,781 
   10,857   12,982 
 Deferred tax liabilities        
     Depreciation  204   265 
     Accretion on tax-exempt securities  21   87 
     Purchase accounting adjustments        
        and goodwill  1,121   1,185 
   1,346   1,537 
 Net deferred tax assets $9,511  $11,445 
       
 Dollars in thousands 2008  2007 
 Deferred tax assets      
     Allowance for loan losses $6,265  $3,402 
     Deferred compensation  1,067   993 
     Other deferred costs and accrued expenses  869   704 
     Net unrealized loss on securities and        
         other financial instruments  4,781   844 
   12,982   5,943 
 Deferred tax liabilities        
     Depreciation  265   268 
     Accretion on tax-exempt securities  87   73 
     Purchase accounting adjustments        
        and goodwill  1,185   1,248 
   1,537   1,589 
 Net deferred tax assets $11,445  $4,354 


In accordance with FIN 48,ASC Topic 740, we concluded that there were no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the consolidated financial statements.  The evaluation was performed for the tax years ended 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2008,2009, the tax years which remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions.

We may from time to time be assessed interest or penalties associated with tax liabilities by major tax jurisdictions, although any such assessments are estimated to be minimal and immaterial.  To the extent we have received an assessment for interest and/or penalties, it has been classified in the consolidated statements of income as a component of other noninterest expense.

We are currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the Internal Revenue Service for the years ended December 31, 20052006 through 2007.2008.  The West Virginia State Tax Department concluded their examination of our 2003, 2004, and 2005 state tax returns during 2007 with no adjustments.  Tax years 2006, 2007, and 20072008 remain subject to West Virginia State examination.

 
NOTE 15.          EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
 
Retirement Plans:  We have defined contribution profit-sharing plans with 401(k) provisions covering substantially all employees.  Contributions to the plans are at the discretion of the Board of Directors.  Contributions made to the plans and charged to expense were $317,000, $498,000, $450,000, and $505,000$450,000, for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006,2007, respectively.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan:  We have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), which enables eligible employees to acquire shares of our common stock.  The cost of the ESOP is borne by us through annual contributions to an Employee Stock Ownership Trust in amounts determined by the Board of Directors.

 The expense recognized by us is based on cash contributed or committed to be contributed by us to the ESOP during the year.  There were no contributions to the ESOP for 2009.  Contributions to the ESOP for the years ended December 31, 2008 2007 and 20062007 were $384,000 $367,000, and $393,000,$367,000, respectively.  Dividends paid by us to the ESOP are reported as a reduction to retained earnings.  The ESOP owned 279,702 and 254,023 shares of our common stock at December 31, 20082009 and December 31, 2007, respectively,2008, all of which were purchased at the prevailing market price and are considered outstanding for earnings per share computations.  The trustees of the Retirement Plans and ESOP are also members of our Board of Directors.

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan:  In May 1999, Summit Community Bank entered into a non-qualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) with certain senior officers, which provides participating officers with an income benefit payable at retirement age or death.  During 2000, Shenandoah Valley National Bank adopted a similar plan and during 2002, Summit Financial Group, Inc. adopted a similar plan.  The liabilities accrued for the SERP’s at December 31, 2009 and 2008 were $2,192,850 and 2007 were $1,853,880, and $1,435,877 respectively, which are included in other liabilities.  In addition, we purchased certain life insurance contracts to fund the liabilities arising under these plans.  At December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, the cash surrender value of these insurance contracts was $10,023,178$12,604,000 and $9,646,194,$10,023,000, respectively, and is included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
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Stock Option Plan:  On January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (Revised 2004), which is a revision of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock Issued for Employees.  SFAS No. 123R establishes accounting requirements for share-based compensation to employees and carries forward prior guidance on accounting for awards to non-employees. Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, we reported employee compensation expense under stock option plans only if options were granted below market prices at
grant date in accordance with the intrinsic value method of Accounting Principles Board Opinion (“APB”) No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations. In accordance with APB No. 25, we reported no compensation expense on options granted as the exercise price of the options granted always equaled the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. SFAS No. 123R eliminated the ability to account for stock-based compensation using APB No. 25 and requires that such transactions be recognized as compensation cost in the income statement based on their fair values on the measurement date, which is generally the date of the grant.

We transitioned to SFAS No. 123R using the modified prospective application method ("modified prospective application"). As permitted under modified prospective application, SFAS No. 123R applies to new awards and to awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled after January 1, 2006. Additionally, compensation cost for non-vested awards that were outstanding as of January 1, 2006 will be recognized as the remaining requisite service is rendered during the period of and/or the periods after the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, adjusted for estimated forfeitures. The recognition of compensation cost for those earlier awards is based on the same method and on the same grant-date fair values previously determined for the pro forma disclosures reported by us for periods prior to January 1, 2006.  During 2008, we recognized approximately $12,000 of compensation expense for share-based payment arrangements in our income statement, with a deferred tax asset of $4,000.  At December 31, 2008, we had no compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized.

The2009 Officer Stock Option Plan which providedwas adopted by our shareholders in May 2009 and provides for the granting of stock options for up to 960,000350,000 shares of common stock to our key officers, was adopted in 1998 and expired in 2008.officers.    Each option granted under the planPlan vests according to a schedule designated at the grant date and shall havehas a term of no more than 10 years following the vesting date.  Also, the option price per share shallwas not to be less than the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant.  The 2009 Officer Stock Option Plan, which expires in May 2019, replaces the 1998 Officer Stock Option Plan (collectively the “Plans”) that expired in May 2008.

The fair value of our employee stock options granted is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. This model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, changes to which can materially affect the fair value estimate.  Additionally, there may be other factors that would otherwise have a significant effect on the value of employee stock options granted but are not considered by the model.  Because our employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options and
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because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options at the time of grant.  There were no option grants during 2009 or 2008.

We recognize compensation expense based on the estimated number of stock awards expected to actually vest, exclusive of the awards expected to be forfeited.  All compensation cost related to nonvested awards was previously recognized prior to January 1, 2009.  During 2008, we recognized $12,000 of compensation expense for share-based payment arrangements in 2008.our income statement, with a deferred tax asset of $4,000.



A summary of activity in our Officer Stock Option Plan during 2006, 2007, 2008 and 20082009 is as follows:


       Weighted-Average 
    Weighted-Average  Options  Exercise Price 
 Options  Exercise Price 
Outstanding, December 31, 2005  361,740  $17.41 
Granted -   - 
Exercised  (12,660)  5.75 
Forfeited -   - 
Outstanding, December 31, 2006  349,080  $17.83   349,080  $17.83 
Granted  500   18.26   500   18.26 
Exercised  (12,000)  5.26   (12,000)  5.26 
Forfeited -   -   -   - 
Outstanding, December 31, 2007  337,580  $18.28   337,580  $18.28 
Granted -   -   -   - 
Exercised  (1,850)  4.81   (1,850)  4.81 
Forfeited -   -   -   - 
Outstanding, December 31, 2008  335,730  $18.36   335,730  $18.36 
Granted  -     
Exercised  (8,000)  5.36 
Forfeited  (16,950)  22.46 
Expired  (1,600)  5.21 
Outstanding, December 31, 2009  309,180  $18.54 
                
Exercisable Options:                
December 31, 2009  308,880  $18.54 
December 31, 2008  335,330  $18.36   335,330  $18.36 
December 31, 2007  326,680  $18.30   326,680  $18.30 
December 31, 2006  321,080  $18.02 



Other information regarding options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 20082009 is as follows:


   Options Outstanding  Options Exercisable 
         Wted. Avg.  Aggregate        Aggregate 
         Remaining  Intrinsic        Intrinsic 
Range of  # of     Contractual  Value  # of     Value 
exercise price  shares  WAEP  Life (yrs)  (in thousands)  shares  WAEP  (in thousands) 
$4.63 - $6.00   59,150  $5.37   3.28  $-   59,150  $5.37  $- 
 6.01 - 10.00   30,680   9.49   6.01   -   30,680   9.49   - 
 10.01 - 17.50   2,300   17.43   4.17   -   2,300   17.43   - 
 17.51 - 20.00   51,300   17.79   7.00   -   51,000   17.79   - 
 20.01 - 25.93   165,750   25.15   5.78   -   165,750   25.15   - 
                               
     309,180  $18.54      $-   308,880  $18.54  $- 
   Options Outstanding  Options Exercisable 
         Wted. Avg.  Aggregate        Aggregate 
         Remaining  Intrinsic        Intrinsic 
Range of  # of     Contractual  Value  # of     Value 
exercise price  shares  WAEP  Life (yrs)  (in thousands)  shares  WAEP  (in thousands) 
$4.63 - $6.00   69,750  $5.37   4.06  $253   69,750  $5.37  $253 
 6.01 - 10.00   31,680   9.49   7.00   -   31,680   9.49   - 
 10.01 - 17.50   3,500   17.43   5.17   -   3,500   17.43   - 
 17.51 - 20.00   52,300   17.79   8.00   -   51,900   17.79   - 
 20.01 - 25.93   178,500   25.19   6.57   -   178,500   25.19   - 
                               
     335,730  $18.36      $253   335,330  $18.36  $253 


 
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NOTE 16.          COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES


FinancialLending related financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk:  We are a party to certain financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers.  These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the statement of financial position.  The contract amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of involvement that we have in this class of financial instruments.

Many of our lending relationships contain both funded and unfunded elements.  The funded portion is reflected on our balance sheet.  The unfunded portion of these commitments is not recorded on our balance sheet until a draw is made under the loan facility.  Since many of the commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash flow requirements.

A summary of the total unfunded, or off-balance sheet, credit extension commitments follows:


  December 31, 
 Dollars in thousands 2009  2008 
Commitments to extend credit:      
    Revolving home equity and      
        credit card lines $44,923  $45,097 
    Construction loans  25,628   65,271 
    Other loans  41,462   42,191 
Standby letters of credit  5,572   10,584 
Total $117,585  $163,143 
  December 31, 
 Dollars in thousands 2008  2007 
Commitments to extend credit:      
    Revolving home equity and      
        credit card lines $45,097  $37,156 
    Construction loans  65,271   69,146 
    Other loans  42,191   45,324 
Standby letters of credit  10,584   12,982 
Total $163,143  $164,608 


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.  We evaluate each customer's credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis.  The amount of collateral obtained, if we deem necessary upon extension of credit, is based on our credit evaluation.  Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, equipment or real estate.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.  Standby letters of credit generally are contingent upon the failure of the customer to perform according to the terms of the underlying contract with the third party.

Our exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments.  We use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as we do for on-balance sheet instruments.

Operating leases:  We occupy certain facilities under long-term operating leases for both continuing operations and discontinued operations.  The aggregate minimum annual rental commitments under those leases total approximately $632,000 in 2009, $228,000$156,000 in 2010, $148,000$59,000 in 2011, $149,000$60,000 in 2012 and $119,000$30,000 in 2013.  Total net rent expense included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements in continuing operations was $564,000 in 2009, $460,000 in 2008, and $403,000 in 2007, and $292,000 in 2006.2007.

Litigation:  We are involved in various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business.  In the opinion of counsel, the outcome of theseTo date, no matters will nothave been specifically identified to management which would have a significant adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Employment Agreements:  We have various employment agreements with our chief executive officer and certain other executive officers.  These agreements contain change in control provisions that would entitle the officers to receive compensation in the event there is a change in control in the Company (as defined) and a termination of their employment without cause (as defined).

NOTE 17.          PREFERRED STOCK


On September 30, 2009, we sold in a private placement 3,710 shares, or $3.7 million, of a new series of 8% Non-Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, Series 2009, $1.00 par value, with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share (the “Preferred Stock”), based on the private placement exemption under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and Rule 506 of Regulation D.  The Preferred Stock will qualify as Tier 1 capital for regulatory capital purposes.
The terms of the Preferred Stock provide that the Preferred Stock may be converted into common stock under three different scenarios.  First, the Preferred Stock may be converted at the holder’s option, on any dividend payment date, at the option of the holder,
 
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into shares of common stock based on a conversion rate determined by dividing $1,000 by $5.50, plus cash in lieu of fractional shares and subject to anti-dilution adjustments.  Second, after three years, on or after June 1, 2012, Summit may, at its option, on any dividend payment date, convert some or all of the Preferred Stock into shares of Summit’s common stock at the then applicable conversion rate.  Summit may exercise this conversion right if, for 20 trading days within any period of 30 consecutive trading dates during the six months immediately preceding the conversion, the closing price of the common stock exceeds 135% of $5.50.  Third, after ten years, on June 1, 2019, all of the Preferred Stock will be converted at the then applicable conversion price.  Adjustments to the conversion price will be made in the event of a stock dividend, stock split, reclassification, reorganization, merger or other similar transaction.
The Preferred Stock will pay noncumulative dividends, if and when declared by the Board of Directors, at a rate of 8.0% per annum.  Dividends declared will be payable quarterly in arrears on the 1st day of March, June, September and December of each year.
NOTE 17.18.    REGULATORY MATTERS

The primary source of funds for our dividends paid to our shareholders is dividends received from our subsidiary banks.subsidiaries.  Dividends paid by the subsidiary banksbank are subject to restrictions by banking regulations.  The most restrictive provision requireslaw and regulations and require approval by theirthe bank’s regulatory agenciesagency if dividends declared in any year exceed the year’sbank’s current year's net income, as defined, plus theits retained net retained profits of the two preceding years.  During 2009,2010, our subsidiaries have $15,039,000subsidiary bank has $10,491,000 plus net income for the interim periods through the date of declaration, available for dividends for distribution to us.  However, the bank is presently restricted from paying any cash dividends unless it has provided 30 days prior notice to its regulatory authorities, and its regulatory authorities did not object.

We and our subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the banking regulatory agencies.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, we and each of our subsidiaries must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our and our subsidiaries’ assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Our and each of our subsidiaries’ capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.  Failure to meet these minimum capital requirements can result in certain mandatory and possible additional discretionary actions by regulators that could have a material impact on our financial position and results of operations.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require us and each of our subsidiaries to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined).  We believe, as of December 31, 2008,2009, that we and each of our subsidiaries met all capital adequacy requirements to which we were subject.

The most recent notifications from the banking regulatory agencies categorized us and each of our subsidiary banks as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  To be categorized as well capitalized, we and each of our subsidiaries must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table below.

Our subsidiary banks are required to maintain noninterest bearing reserve balances with the Federal Reserve Bank.  The required reserve balance was $50,000 at December 31, 2008.2009.

Summit’s and its subsidiary bank, Summit Community Bank’s (“SCB”) actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the following table (dollar amounts in thousands).
 

 
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              To be Well Capitalized 
        Minimum Required  under Prompt Corrective 
  Actual  Regulatory Capital  Action Provisions 
 Dollars in thousands Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio 
 As of December 31, 2008                  
 Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)                  
     Summit $125,091   10.0% $99,694   8.0% $124,618   10.0%
     Summit Community  129,369   10.4%  99,225   8.0%  124,031   10.0%
 Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)                        
     Summit  99,497   8.0%  49,847   4.0%  74,771   6.0%
     Summit Community  113,841   9.2%  49,612   4.0%  74,418   6.0%
 Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)                        
     Summit  99,497   6.3%  47,707   3.0%  79,512   5.0%
     Summit Community  113,841   7.2%  47,143   3.0%  78,571   5.0%
                         
 As of December 31, 2007                        
 Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)                        
     Summit $108,167   10.0% $86,162   8.0% $107,703   10.0%
     Summit Community  109,697   10.3%  85,488   8.0%  106,860   10.0%
 Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)                        
     Summit  98,975   9.2%  43,081   4.0%  64,622   6.0%
     Summit Community  100,505   9.4%  42,744   4.0%  64,116   6.0%
 Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)                        
     Summit  98,975   7.3%  40,897   3.0%  68,161   5.0%
     Summit Community  100,505   7.4%  40,520   3.0%  67,533   5.0%





 
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              To be Well Capitalized 
        Minimum Required  under Prompt Corrective 
  Actual  Regulatory Capital  Action Provisions 
 Dollars in thousands Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio 
 As of December 31, 2009                  
 Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)                  
     Summit $133,931   11.3% $95,186   8.0% $118,983   10.0%
     Summit Community  134,874   11.4%  94,666   8.0%  118,332   10.0%
 Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)                        
     Summit  102,232   8.6%  47,593   4.0%  71,390   6.0%
     Summit Community  120,055   10.1%  47,333   4.0%  70,999   6.0%
 Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)                        
     Summit  102,232   6.5%  47,463   3.0%  79,106   5.0%
     Summit Community  120,055   7.6%  47,257   3.0%  78,762   5.0%
                         
 As of December 31, 2008                        
 Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)                        
     Summit $125,091   10.0% $99,694   8.0% $124,618   10.0%
     Summit Community  129,369   10.4%  99,225   8.0%  124,031   10.0%
 Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)                        
     Summit  99,497   8.0%  49,847   4.0%  74,771   6.0%
     Summit Community  113,841   9.2%  49,612   4.0%  74,418   6.0%
 Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)                        
     Summit  99,497   6.3%  47,707   3.0%  79,512   5.0%
     Summit Community  113,841   7.2%  47,143   3.0%  78,571   5.0%



Summit Financial Group, Inc. (“Summit”) and its bank subsidiary, Summit Community Bank, Inc. (the “Bank”), have entered into informal Memoranda of Understanding (“MOU’s”) with their respective regulatory authorities.  A memorandum of understanding is characterized by the regulatory authorities as an informal action that is not published or publicly available and that is used when circumstances warrant a milder form of action than a formal supervisory action, such as a formal written agreement or order.  Among other things, under the MOU’s, Summit’s management team has agreed to:

·  The Bank achieving and maintaining a minimum Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of at least 8% and a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 11%;
·  The Bank providing 30 days prior notice of any declaration of intent to pay cash dividends to  provide the Bank’s regulatory authorities an opportunity to object;
·  Summit suspending all cash dividends on its common stock until further notice.  Dividends on all preferred stock, as well as interest payments on subordinated notes underlying Summit’s trust preferred securities, continue to be permissible; and,
·  Summit not incurring any additional debt, other than trade payables, without the prior written consent of the principal banking regulators.

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NOTE  19.         SEGMENT INFORMATION

We operate two business segments:  community banking and an insurance agency.  These segments are primarily identified by the products or services offered.  The community banking segment consists of our full service banks which offer customers traditional banking products and services through various delivery channels.  The insurance agency segment consists of three insurance agency offices that sell insurance products.  The accounting policies discussed throughout the notes to the consolidated financial statements apply to each of our business segments.

Intersegment revenue and expense consists of management fees allocated to the bank and Summit Insurance Services, LLC for all centralized functions that are performed at the parent location including data processing, bookkeeping, accounting, treasury management, loan administration, loan review, compliance, risk management and internal auditing.  We also provide overall direction in the areas of credit policy and administration, strategic planning, marketing, investment portfolio management and other financial and administrative services.  Information for each of our segments is included below:


  December 31, 2009 
  Community  Insurance          
Dollars in thousands Banking  Services  Parent  Eliminations  Total 
                
Net interest income $45,433  $-  $(1,891) $-  $43,542 
Provision for loan losses  20,325   -   -   -   20,325 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  25,108   -   (1,891)  -   23,217 
Other income  1,029   4,938   6,409   (6,576)  5,800 
Other expenses  26,994   4,530   6,950   (6,576)  31,898 
Income (loss) before income taxes  (857)  408   (2,432)  -   (2,881)
Income tax expense (benefit)  (1,420)  160   (905)  -   (2,165)
Net income  563   248   (1,527)  -   (716)
Dividends on preferred shares  -   -   74   -   74 
Net income applicable to common shares $563  $248  $(1,601) $-  $(790)
Intersegment revenue (expense) $(6,462) $(114) $6,576  $-  $- 
Average assets $1,592,969  $7,323  $138,003  $(141,493) $1,596,802 



  December 31, 2008 
  Community  Insurance          
Dollars in thousands Banking  Services  Parent  Eliminations  Total 
                
Net interest income $46,181  $-  $(2,106) $-  $44,075 
Provision for loan losses  15,500   -   -   -   15,500 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  30,681   -   (2,106)  -   28,575 
Other income  (1,480)  5,030   6,283   (6,965)  2,868 
Other expenses  24,201   4,488   7,710   (6,965)  29,434 
Income (loss) before income taxes  5,000   542   (3,533)  -   2,009 
Income tax expense (benefit)  881   212   (1,384)  -   (291)
Net income $4,119  $330  $(2,149) $-  $2,300 
Intersegment revenue (expense) $(6,851) $(114) $6,965  $-  $- 
Average assets $1,497,159  $7,509  $128,658  $(115,274) $1,518,052 

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  December 31, 2007 
  Community  Insurance          
Dollars in thousands Banking  Services  Parent  Eliminations  Total 
                
Net interest income $41,106  $-  $(2,039) $-  $39,067 
Provision for loan losses  2,055   -   -   -   2,055 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  39,051   -   (2,039)  -   37,012 
Other income  4,587   2,759   6,452   (6,441)  7,357 
Other expenses  21,980   2,595   6,964   (6,441)  25,098 
Income (loss) before income taxes  21,658   164   (2,551)  -   19,271 
Income tax expense (benefit)  6,789   63   (1,118)  -   5,734 
Income from continuing operations  14,869   101   (1,433)  -   13,537 
Income(loss) from discontinued operations  (10,659)  -   -   -   (10,659)
Income tax expense (benefit)  (3,578)  -   -   -   (3,578)
Net income $7,788  $101  $(1,433) $-  $6,456 
Intersegment revenue (expense) $(6,348) $(93) $6,441  $-  $- 
Average assets $1,287,854  $3,659  $114,852  $(107,323) $1,299,042 



NOTE 18.20.    EARNINGS PER SHARE

The computations of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) from continuing operations follow:


  For the Year Ended December 31, 
  Dollars in thousands , except per share amounts 2008  2007  2006 
Numerator for both basic and diluted earnings per share:       
    Income from continuing operations $2,300  $13,537  $11,060 
    Income (loss) from discontinued operations  -   (7,081)  (2,803)
Net Income $2,300  $6,456  $8,257 
             
Denominator            
    Denominator for basic earnings            
    per share-weighted average            
    common shares outstanding  7,411,715   7,244,011   7,120,518 
Effect of dilutive securities:            
    Stock options  35,276   59,380   62,763 
   35,276   59,380   62,763 
Denominator for diluted earnings            
    per share-weighted average            
    common shares outstanding and            
    assumed conversions  7,446,991   7,303,391   7,183,281 
             
             
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations $0.31  $1.87  $1.55 
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations  -   (0.98)  (0.39)
Basic earnings per share $0.31  $0.89  $1.16 
             
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations $0.31  $1.85  $1.54 
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations  -   (0.97)  (0.39)
Diluted earnings per share $0.31  $0.88  $1.15 

  For the Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007 
     Common        Common        Common    
Dollars in thousands, Income  Shares  Per  Income  Shares  Per  Income  Shares  Per 
except per share amounts (Numerator)  (Denominator)  Share  (Numerator)  (Denominator)  Share  (Numerator)  (Denominator)  Share 
Income from continuting operations $(716)       $2,300        $13,537       
 Less preferred stock dividends  (74)        -         -       
                               
 Basic EPS -- continuing operations $(790)  7,421,596  $(0.11) $2,300   7,411,715  $0.31  $13,537   7,244,011  $1.87 
                                     
     Effect of dilutive securities:                                    
         Stock options  -   10,076       -   35,276       -   59,380     
         Convertible preferred stock  -   -       -   -       -   -     
                                     
Diluted EPS -- continuing operations $(790)  7,431,672  $(0.11) $2,300   7,446,991  $0.31  $13,537   7,303,391  $1.85 


Stock option grants and the conversion of convertible preferred stock are disregarded in this calculationcomputation if they are determined to be anti-dilutive.  At December 31, 2008, ourOur anti-dilutive stock options totaled 69,750 shares, and at December 31, 2007 and 2006, our anti-dilutive stock options totaled 178,500 shares.

NOTE 19.                      DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

We use derivative instruments primarily to protect against the risk of adverse interest rate movements on the value of certain liabilities.  Derivative instruments represent contracts between parties that usually require little or no initial net investment and result in one party delivering cash or another type of asset to the other party based upon a notional amount and an underlying as specified in the contract.  A notional amount represents the number of units of a specific item, such as currency units.  An underlying represents a variable, such as an interest rate or price index.  The amount of cash or other asset delivered from one party to the other is determined based upon the interaction of the notional amount of the contract with the underlying.  Derivatives can also be implicit in certain contracts and commitments.

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from an adverse change in interest rates or equity prices.  Our primary market risk is interest rate risk.  We use interest rate swaps to protect against the risk of interest rate movements on the value of certain funding instruments.

As with any financial instrument, derivative instruments have inherent risks, primarily market and credit risk.  Market risk associated with changes in interest rates is managed by establishing and monitoring limits as to the degree of risk that may be undertaken as part of our overall market risk monitoring process.  Credit risk occurs when a counterparty to a derivative contract with an unrealized gain fails to perform according to the terms of the agreement.  Credit risk is managed by monitoring the size and maturity structure of the derivative portfolio, and applying uniform credit standards to all activities with credit risk.

Fair value hedges:  We primarily used receive-fixed interest rate swaps to hedge the fair values of certain fixed rate long term FHLB advances and certificates of deposit against changes in interest rates. These hedges were 100% effective, therefore there is no ineffectiveness reflected in earnings.  The net of the amounts earned on the fixed rate leg of the swaps and amounts due on the variable rate leg of the swaps are reflected in interest expense.

Other derivative activities:  We also have other derivative financial instruments which do not qualify as SFAS 133 hedge relationships.

We have entered into receive-fixed interest rate swaps on certain Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") convertible select advances.  These swaps are held for risk management purposes and do not qualify for hedge accounting.  They are accounted for at fair value with the changes in fair value with the changes in fair value recorded on the income statement in noninterest income.  These swaps were unwound in January2009, 2008, and we realized a $727,000 gain as a result of this transaction.
We have issued certain certificates of deposit which pay a return based upon changes in the S&P 500 equity index.  Under SFAS 133, the equity index feature of these deposits is deemed to be an embedded derivative accounted for separately from the deposit.  To hedge the returns paid to the depositors, we have entered into an equity swap indexed to the S&P 500.  Both the embedded derivative2007 totaled 250,030 shares, 234,300 shares, and the equity swap are accounted for as other derivative instruments.  Gains and losses on both the embedded derivative and the swap are included in other noninterest income on the consolidated statement of income.

We had also entered into receive-fixed interest rate swaps with certain customers (“Customer Swaps”) who have a variable rate commercial real estate loan, but desire a long-term fixed interest rate.  The notional amount of each Customer Swap equaled the principal balance of the customer’s related commercial real estate loan.  Further, under the terms of each Customer Swap, the variable rate payment we paid the customer equaled the interest payment the customer pays us under the terms of their commercial real estate loan.  Accordingly, the customer’s fixed rate payment under the Customer Swap represents the customer’s effective borrowing cost.  In addition, to hedge the long-term interest rate risk associated with these transactions, we had entered into receive-variable interest rate swaps with an unrelated counterparty (“Counterparty Swap”) in notional amounts equaling the notional amounts of each related Customer Swap.  The amounts we paid to the unrelated counterparty under the fixed rate leg of each Counterparty Swap equaled the amount we receive from each customer under the fixed rate leg of their Customer Swap.  Gains and losses associated with both the Customer Swaps and Counterparty Swaps are included in other noninterest income on the consolidated statement of income.

A summary of our derivative financial instruments by type of activity follows:178,500 shares, respectively.  Our anti-dilutive convertible preferred shares totaled 674,545 shares at December 31, 2009.






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  December 31, 2008 
     Derivative  Net Ineffective 
  Notional  Fair Value  Hedge Gains 
Dollars in thousands Amount  Asset  Liability  (Losses) 
FAIR VALUE HEDGES            
 Receive-fixed interest rate swaps            
      Brokered deposits $-  $-  $-  $- 
  $-  $-  $-  $- 
                 
  December 31, 2007 
      Derivative  Net Ineffective 
  Notional  Fair Value  Hedge Gains 
Dollars in thousands Amount  Asset  Liability  (Losses) 
FAIR VALUE HEDGES                
 Receive-fixed interest rate swaps                
      Brokered deposits $3,000  $-  $9  $- 
  $3,000  $-  $9  $- 





             
  December 31, 2008 
     Derivative  Net 
  Notional        Gains 
Dollars in thousands Amount  Asset  Liability  (Losses) 
OTHER DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS            
Equity index linked            
   certificates of deposits $143  $16  $-  $66 
Equity index swap  143   -   18   (67)
Receive-fixed interest rate swaps  -   -   -   659 
Receive-variable interest rate swaps  -   -   -   7 
                 
  $286  $16  $18  $665 
                 
                 
  December 31, 2007 
      Derivative  Net 
  Notional          Gains 
Dollars in thousands Amount  Asset  Liability  (Losses) 
OTHER DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS                
Equity index linked                
   certificates of deposit $238  $77  $-  $77 
Equity index swap  238   -   84   (65)
Receive-fixed interest rate swaps  38,895   -   408   1,507 
Receive-variable interest rate swaps  2,895   -   30   (125)
                 
  $42,266  $77  $522  $1,394 





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NOTE 20.    FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following summarizes the methods and significant assumptions we used in estimating our fair value disclosures for financial instruments.

Cash and due from banks:  The carrying values of cash and due from banks approximate their estimated fair value.

Interest bearing deposits with other banks:  The fair values of interest bearing deposits with other banks are estimated by discounting scheduled future receipts of principal and interest at the current rates offered on similar instruments with similar remaining maturities.

Federal funds sold:  The carrying values of Federal funds sold approximate their estimated fair values.

Securities:  Estimated fair values of securities are based on quoted market prices, where available.  If quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable securities.

Loans held for sale:  The carrying values of loans held for sale approximate their estimated fair values.

Loans:  The estimated fair values for loans are computed based on scheduled future cash flows of principal and interest, discounted at interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.  No prepayments of principal are assumed.

Accrued interest receivable and payable:  The carrying values of accrued interest receivable and payable approximate their estimated fair values.

Deposits:  The estimated fair values of demand deposits (i.e. non-interest bearing checking, NOW, money market and savings accounts) and other variable rate deposits approximate their carrying values.  Fair values of fixed maturity deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology at rates currently offered for deposits with similar remaining maturities.  Any intangible value of long-term relationships with depositors is not considered in estimating the fair values disclosed.

Short-term borrowings:  The carrying values of short-term borrowings approximate their estimated fair values.

Long-term borrowings:  The fair values of long-term borrowings are estimated by discounting scheduled future
payments of principal and interest at current rates available on borrowings with similar terms.

Derivative financial instruments:  The fair values of the interest rate swaps are valued using cash flow projection models.

Off-balance sheet instruments:  The fair values of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present credit standing of the counter parties.  The amounts of fees currently charged on commitments and standby letters of credit are deemed
insignificant, and therefore, the estimated fair values and carrying values are not shown below.

The carrying values and estimated fair values of our financial instruments are summarized below:
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  2008  2007 
     Estimated     Estimated 
  Carrying  Fair  Carrying  Fair 
 Dollars in thousands Value  Value  Value  Value 
 Financial assets:            
     Cash and due from banks $11,356  $11,356  $21,285  $21,285 
     Interest bearing deposits,                
         other banks  108   108   77   77 
     Federal funds sold  2   2   181   181 
     Securities available for sale  327,606   327,606   283,015   283,015 
     Other investments  23,016   23,016   17,051   17,051 
     Loans held for sale, net  978   978   1,377   1,377 
     Loans, net  1,192,157   1,201,884   1,052,489   1,035,599 
     Accrued interest receivable  7,217   7,217   7,191   7,191 
     Derivative financial assets  16   16   77   77 
  $1,562,456  $1,572,183  $1,382,743  $1,365,853 
 Financial liabilities:                
     Deposits $965,850  $1,077,942  $828,687  $864,792 
     Short-term borrowings  153,100   153,100   172,055   172,055 
     Long-term borrowings and                
        subordinated debentures  412,337   434,172   335,327   337,882 
     Accrued interest payable  4,796   4,796   4,808   4,808 
     Derivative financial liabilities  18   18   522   522 
  $1,536,101  $1,670,028  $1,341,399  $1,380,059 



NOTE 21.          CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PARENT COMPANY

Our investment in our wholly-owned subsidiaries is presented on the equity method of accounting.  Information relative to our balance sheets at December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, and the related statements of income and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 2006,2007, are presented as follows:
 
 

 
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Balance Sheets      
  December 31, 
 Dollars in thousands 2009  2008 
 Assets      
 Cash and due from banks $7,164  $3,496 
 Investment in subsidiaries, eliminated in consolidation  128,263   121,874 
 Securities available for sale  114   292 
 Premises and equipment  5,695   6,243 
 Accrued interest receivable  19   4 
 Other assets  1,953   720 
             Total assets $143,208  $132,629 
 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity        
 Short-term borrowings $2,666  $2,199 
 Long-term borrowings  12,637   12,637 
 Subordinated debentures  16,800   10,000 
 Subordinated debentures owed to        
    unconsolidated subsidiary trusts  19,589   19,589 
 Other liabilities  856   960 
         Total liabilities  52,548   45,385 
  Preferred stock and related surplus, $1.00 par value, authorized        
     250,000 shares; 3,710 shares issued 2009  3,519   - 
 Common stock and related surplus, $2.50 par value, authorized        
     20,000,000 shares; issued 2009 - 7,425,472 shares;        
     2008 - 7,415,310 shares  24,508   24,453 
 Retained earnings  63,474   64,709 
  Accumulated other comprehensive income  (841)  (1,918)
         Total shareholders' equity  90,660   87,244 
         
             Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $143,208  $132,629 
Balance Sheets December 31, 
 Dollars in thousands 2008  2007 
 Assets      
 Cash and due from banks $3,496  $2,336 
 Investment in subsidiaries, eliminated in consolidation  121,874   110,795 
 Securities available for sale  292   844 
 Premises and equipment  6,243   6,433 
 Accrued interest receivable  4   5 
 Other assets  720   2,709 
             Total assets $132,629  $123,122 
 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity        
 Short-term borrowings $2,199  $2,517 
 Long-term borrowings  22,637   10,750 
 Subordinated debentures owed to        
    unconsolidated subsidiary trusts  19,589   19,589 
 Other liabilities  960   846 
         Total liabilities  45,385   33,702 
Common stock and related surplus, $2.50 par value, authorized     
     20,000,000 shares; issued 2008 - 7,415,310 shares;        
     2007 - 7,408,941 shares  24,453   24,391 
 Retained earnings  64,709   65,077 
  Accumulated other comprehensive income  (1,918)  (48)
         Total shareholders' equity  87,244   89,420 
         
             Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $132,629  $123,122 




Statements of Income         
  For the Year Ended December 31, 
 Dollars in thousands 2009  2008  2007 
 Income         
 Dividends from bank subsidiaries $1,000  $2,000  $3,600 
 Other dividends and interest income  25   40   51 
 Gain on sale of assets  -   -   11 
 Other-than-temporary impairment of securities  (215)  (693)  - 
 Management and service fees from bank subsidiaries  6,624   6,976   6,441 
         Total income  7,434   8,323   10,103 
 Expense            
 Interest expense  1,916   2,146   2,091 
 Operating expenses  6,950   7,710   6,964 
         Total expenses  8,866   9,856   9,055 
 Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in            
     undistributed income of bank subsidiaries  (1,432)  (1,533)  1,048 
 Income tax (benefit)  (905)  (1,384)  (1,118)
 Income (loss) before equity in undistributed income            
     of bank subsidiaries  (527)  (149)  2,166 
 Equity in (distributed) undistributed            
      income of bank subsidiaries  (189)  2,449   4,290 
             Net income (loss)  (716)  2,300   6,456 
 Dividends on preferred shares  74   -   - 
 Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $(790) $2,300  $6,456 










Statements of Income For the Year Ended December 31, 
 Dollars in thousands 2008  2007  2006 
 Income         
 Dividends from bank subsidiaries $2,000  $3,600  $3,200 
 Other dividends and interest income  40   51   48 
 Gain on sale of assets  -   11   - 
 Other-than-temporary impairment of securities  (693)  -   - 
 Management and service fees from bank subsidiaries  6,976   6,441   5,848 
         Total income  8,323   10,103   9,096 
 Expense            
 Interest expense  2,146   2,091   1,752 
 Operating expenses  7,710   6,964   6,356 
         Total expenses  9,856   9,055   8,108 
 Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in            
     undistributed income of bank subsidiaries  (1,533)  1,048   988 
 Income tax (benefit)  (1,384)  (1,118)  (865)
 Income (loss) before equity in undistributed income            
     of bank subsidiaries  (149)  2,166   1,853 
 Equity in (distributed) undistributed            
      income of bank subsidiaries  2,449   4,290   6,404 
             Net income $2,300  $6,456  $8,257 











Statements of Cash Flows         
  For the Year Ended December 31, 
 Dollars in thousands 2009  2008  2007 
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
     Net income $(716) $2,300  $6,456 
     Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to            
         net cash provided by operating activities:            
         Equity in (undistributed) distributed net income of            
             bank subsidiaries  189   (2,449)  (4,290)
         Deferred tax expense (benefit)  (146)  (242)  (120)
         Depreciation  612   654   588 
         Writedown of equity investment  215   -   - 
         Writedown of GAFC stock  -   693   - 
         (Gain) on disposal of premises and equipment  -   -   (11)
         Tax benefit of exercise of stock options  -   6   46 
         Stock compensation expense  -   12   32 
         (Increase) decrease in other assets  (1,065)  2,337   (129)
         Increase (decrease) in other liabilities  (178)  114   (342)
             Net cash provided by operating activities  (1,089)  3,425   2,230 
             
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES            
     Investment in subsidiaries  (5,500)  (10,500)  (4,000)
     Purchase of available for sale securities  (37)  (142)  (693)
     Proceeds from sales of  premises and equipment  -   -   15 
     Purchases of premises and equipment  (64)  (463)  (551)
     Purchase of life insurance contracts  -   -   - 
             Net cash (used in) investing activities  (5,601)  (11,105)  (5,229)
             
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES            
     Dividends paid to shareholders  (445)  (2,668)  (2,462)
     Exercise of stock options  43   9   63 
     Repurchase of common stock  -   -   (103)
     Reinvested dividends  12   35   - 
     Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings  467   (318)  1,585 
     Proceeds from long-term borrowings  -   3,782   6,000 
     Repayment of long-term borrowings  -   (2,000)  - 
     Proceeds from issuance of subordinated debentures  6,762   10,000   - 
     Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock  3,519   -   - 
 Net cash provided by financing activities  10,358   8,840   5,083 
         Increase (decrease) in cash  3,668   1,160   2,084 
     Cash:            
         Beginning  3,496   2,336   252 
         Ending $7,164  $3,496  $2,336 
             
 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH            
     FLOW INFORMATION            
     Cash payments for:            
         Interest $1,936  $2,088  $2,088 




Statements of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 
 Dollars in thousands 2008  2007  2006 
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
     Net income $2,300  $6,456  $8,257 
     Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to            
         net cash provided by operating activities:            
         Equity in (undistributed) distributed net income of            
             bank subsidiaries  (2,449)  (4,290)  (6,404)
         Deferred tax expense (benefit)  (242)  (120)  (41)
         Depreciation  654   588   602 
         Writedown of GAFC stock  693   -   - 
         (Gain) on disposal of premises and equipment  -   (11)  - 
         Tax benefit of exercise of stock options  6   46   71 
         Stock compensation expense  12   32   44 
         (Increase) decrease in other assets  2,337   (129)  (26)
         Increase(decrease) in other liabilities  114   (342)  126 
             Net cash provided by operating activities  3,425   2,230   2,629 
             
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES            
     Investment in subsidiaries  (10,500)  (4,000)  (3,000)
     Purchase of available for sale securities  (142)  (693)  - 
     Proceeds from sales of  premises and equipment  -   15   - 
     Purchases of premises and equipment  (463)  (551)  (496)
     Purchase of life insurance contracts  -   -   (710)
             Net cash (used in) investing activities  (11,105)  (5,229)  (4,206)
             
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES            
     Dividends paid to shareholders  (2,668)  (2,462)  (2,276)
     Exercise of stock options  9   63   73 
     Repurchase of common stock  -   (103)  (1,024)
     Reinvested dividends  35   -   - 
     Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings  (318)  1,585   932 
     Proceeds from long-term borrowings  13,782   6,000   3,750 
     Repayment of long-term borrowings  (2,000)  -   - 
 Net cash provided by financing activities  8,840   5,083   1,455 
         Increase (decrease) in cash  1,160   2,084   (122)
     Cash:            
         Beginning  2,336   252   374 
         Ending $3,496  $2,336  $252 
             
 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH            
     FLOW INFORMATION            
     Cash payments for:            
         Interest $2,088  $2,088  $1,693 







NOTE 22.          QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)

A summary of our unaudited selected quarterly financial data is as follows:



  2009 
  First  Second  Third  Fourth 
Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts Quarter  Quarter  Quarter  Quarter 
Interest income $22,991  $22,761  $22,417  $21,367 
Net interest income  11,336   11,107   10,896   10,203 
Net income (loss)  1,765   (3,450)  1,403   (434)
Net income applicable to common shares  1,765   (3,450)  1,403   (508)
Basic earnings per share $0.24  $(0.47) $0.19  $(0.07)
Diluted earnings per share $0.24  $(0.46) $0.19  $(0.07)
                 
                 
                 
   2008 
  First  Second  Third  Fourth 
Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts Quarter  Quarter  Quarter  Quarter 
Interest income $23,859  $23,340  $22,637  $23,649 
Net interest income  10,939   11,375   10,384   11,378 
Net income (loss)  3,824   2,594   (7,674)  3,557 
Net income applicable to common shares  3,824   2,594   (7,674)  3,557 
Basic earnings per share $0.52  $0.35  $(1.04) $0.48 
Diluted earnings per share $0.51  $0.35  $(1.03) $0.48 
  2008 
  First  Second  Third  Fourth 
Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts Quarter  Quarter  Quarter  Quarter 
Interest income $23,859  $23,340  $22,637  $23,649 
Net interest income  10,939   11,375   10,384   11,378 
Income (loss) from continuing operations  3,824   2,594   (7,674)  3,557 
Net income (loss)  3,824   2,594   (7,674)  3,557 
Basic earnings per share continuing operations $0.52  $0.35  $(1.04) $0.48 
Diluted earnings per share continuing operations $0.51  $0.35  $(1.03) $0.48 
Basic earnings per share $0.52  $0.35  $(1.04) $0.48 
Diluted earnings per share $0.51  $0.35  $(1.03) $0.48 
                 
                 
                 
  2007 
  First  Second  Third  Fourth 
Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts Quarter  Quarter  Quarter  Quarter 
Interest income $21,842  $22,369  $23,376  $23,797 
Net interest income  9,203   9,527   9,996   10,341 
Income from continuing operations  2,935   2,980   3,755   3,868 
Net income  2,739   2,862   3,624   (2,769)
Basic earnings per share continuing operations $0.41  $0.42  $0.51  $0.52 
Diluted earnings per share continuing operations $0.41  $0.42  $0.50  $0.52 
Basic earnings per share $0.39  $0.40  $0.49  $(0.37)
Diluted earnings per share $0.38  $0.40  $0.49  $(0.37)







Item 9.           Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None


Item 9A9A..        Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures:  Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have conducted as of December 31, 2008,2009, an evaluation of the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e).  Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 20082009 were effective.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting:  Information required by this item is set forth on page 41.

Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm:   Information required by this item is set forth on pages 42 and 43.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting:  There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter for the year ended December 31, 2008,2009, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B.Other Information

None


PART III.


Item 1010. .       Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance

Information required by this item is set forth under the caption “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance”, under the headings “NOMINEES FOR DIRECTOR WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2012”2013”, “DIRECTORS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2011”2012”, and “DIRECTORS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2010”2011”, “EXECUTIVE OFFICERS” and under the captions “Family Relationships” “Director Qualifications and Review of Director Nominees” and “Audit and Compliance Committee” in our 20092010 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.

We have adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to our chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief accounting officer, and all directors, officers and employees.  We have posted this Code of Ethics on our internet website at www.summitfgi.com under “Governance Documents”.  Any amendments to or waivers from any provision of the Code of Ethics applicable to the chief executive officer, chief financial officer, or chief accounting officer will be disclosed by timely posting such information on our internet website.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees since the disclosure of the procedures in our 20082009 proxy statement.

Item 11.       Executive Compensation

Information required by this item is set forth under the headingsheading “EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION”, “COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS”, and “COMPENSATION AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT” in our 20092010 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12.        Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters

The following table provides information on our stock option planplans as of December 31, 2008.2009.


Plan Category Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights (#)  Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights ($)  Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (#) (1)  Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights (#)  Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights ($)  Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (#) 
Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders  335,730  $18.36   -   309,180  $18.54   350,000 
Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders -   -   -   -   -   - 
Total  335,730  $18.36   -   309,180  $18.54   350,000 
            
(1) Plan expired May, 2008.            


The remaining information required by this item is set forth under the caption “Security Ownership of Directors and Officers” and under the headings “NOMINEES FOR DIRECTOR WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2013”, “DIRECTORS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2012”, “DIRECTORS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2011”, “DIRECTORS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2010”, “PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDER” and “EXECUTIVE OFFICERS” in our 20092010 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13.         Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Information required by this item is set forth under the captions “Review and Approval of and Description of Transactions“Transactions with Related Persons” and “Independence of Directors and Nominees” in our 20092010 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 14.         Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Information required by this item is set forth under the caption “Fees to Arnett & Foster, PLLC” in our 20092010 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.



PART IV.

Item 15.        Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

All financial statements and financial statement schedules required to be filed by this Form or by Regulation S-X, which are applicable to the Registrant, have been presented in the financial statements and notes thereto in Item 8 in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation in Item 7 or elsewhere in this filing where appropriate.  The listing of exhibits follows:
 
 
   Page(s) in Form 10-K
 Exhibit Number Description or Prior Filing Reference
(3) Articles of Incorporation and By-laws:  
   (i)Amended and Restated Articles of 
   Incorporation of Summit Financial Group, Inc.(a)
  (ii)Amended and Restated By-laws of 
   Summit Financial Group, Inc.(b)
     
(10)Material Contracts   
 (i)Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with  H. Charles Maddy, III (c)
 (ii)First Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with H. Charles Maddy, III(d)
(iii)Change in Control Agreement with H. Charles Maddy, III (e)
 (iii)(iv)Executive Salary Continuation Agreement with H. Charles Maddy, III (f) 
 
(iv)(v) 
Form of Amended and Restated Employment Agreement entered into  
   with Robert S. Tissue, Patrick N. Frye and Scott C. Jennings(g) 
 
(v)(vi) 
Form of Executive Salary Continuation Agreement entered into with  
   Robert S. Tissue, Patrick N. Frye and Scott C. Jennings(h)
 (vi)(vii)Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Ronald F. Miller (i) 
 (vii)(viii)Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with C. David Robertson (j) 
 (viii)(ix)First Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with  
   C. David Robertson( c)(k)
 (ix)(x)Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with
C. David Robertson   (l)
(xi)Form of Executive Salary Continuation Agreement entered into with  
   Ronald F. Miller and C. David Robertson(m)
 (x)(xii)1998 Officers Stock Option Plan (d)(n)
 (xi)(xiii)Board Attendance and Compensation Policy, as amended (e)
 (xii)(xiv)Summit Financial Group, Inc. Directors Deferral Plan (f)(o)
 (xiii)(xv)Amendment No. 1 to Directors Deferral Plan (g)(p)
 (xiv)(xvi)Amendment No. 2 to Directors Deferral Plan (q)
 (xv)(xvii)Summit Community Bank, Inc. Amended and Restated Directors Deferral Plan (r)
 (xvi)(xviii)Rabbi Trust for The Summit Financial Group, Inc. Directors Deferral Plan (s)
 (xvii)(xvix)Amendment No. One to Rabbi Trust for Summit Financial Group, Inc. Directors  
   Deferral Plan(t) 
 (xviii)(xx)Amendment No. One to Rabbi Trust for Summit Community Bank, Inc.  
   (successor in interest to Capital State Bank, Inc.) Directors Deferral Plan(u)
 (xix)(xxi)Amendment No. One to Rabbi Trust for Summit Community Bank, Inc.  
   (successor in interest to Shenandoah Valley National Bank, Inc.) Directors 
   Deferral Plan(v) 
 (xx)(xxii)Amendment No. One to Rabbi Trust for Summit Community Bank, Inc.  
   (successor in interest to South Branch Valley National Bank) 
   Directors Deferral Plan(w) 
 (xxi)(xxiii)Summit Financial Group, Inc. Incentive Plan (h)(x)
 (xxii)(xxiv)Summit Community Bank Incentive Compensation Plan (i)(y)
 (xxiii)(xxv)Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Grant Agreement (j)(z)
 (xxiv)(xxvi)Form of First Amendment to Non-Qualified Stock Option Grant Agreement (k)(aa)
(xxvii) 2009 Officer Stock Option Plan(bb) 




(12) Statements Re:  Computation of Ratios(cc)
(21) Subsidiaries of Registrant(dd)
(23) 
 Consent of Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C
(24) Power of Attorney
(31.1) 
 Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
(31.2) 
 Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
(32.1) Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
(32.2) Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer




 (a)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.i of Summit Financial Group, Inc.’s filing on Form 10-Q dated
March 31, 2006.
 (b)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-Q dated
June 30, 2006.
 (c)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.
(d)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 8-K dated February 4, 2010.
(e)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.
(f)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.
(g)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.
(h)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.
(i)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.
(j)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.
(k)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of Summit Financial Group, Inc.’s filing on Form 8-K dated March 6, 2009.
 (d)(l)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 8-K dated December 10, 2009.
(m)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.
(n)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 of South Branch Valley Bancorp, Inc.’s filing on Form 10-QSB dated June 30, 1998.
 (e)(o)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated
December 31, 2007.
(f)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated
December 31, 2005.
 (g)(p)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2005.
(q)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.
(r)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.
(s)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.
(t)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.
 (u)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2005.2008.
 (h)(v)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.
(w)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.
(x)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 8-K dated
December 14, 2007.
 (i)    (y)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 8-K dated
December 14, 2007.
 (j)(z)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-Q dated
March 31, 2006.
 (k)(aa)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-Q dated
March 31, 2006.
(bb)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 12 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.
(cc)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 8-K dated May 14, 2009.
(dd)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21 of Summit Financial Group Inc.’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2008.






 
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SIGNATURES

 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

                       SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
                        a West Virginia Corporation
                       (registrant)


By: /s/ H. Charles Maddy, III                         3/ 13 /200930 /2010                                                   By: /s/ Julie R. Cook      3/ 13 /0930 /2010
      H. Charles Maddy, III                                    Date                                                          Julie R. Cook         Date
      President & Chief Executive Officer                                                                                                         Vice President &
  60;    Chief Accounting Officer

By: /s/ Robert S. Tissue                                   3/ 13 /200930 /2010
       Robert S. Tissue                                              Date
       Senior Vice President &
       Chief Financial Officer



The Directors of Summit Financial Group, Inc. executed a power of attorney appointing Robert S. Tissue and/or Julie R. Cook their attorneys-in-fact, empowering them to sign this report on their behalf.



By: /s/ Robert S. Tissue                                    3/ 13 /200930 /2010
       Robert S. Tissue                                               Date
       Attorney-in-fact



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