UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

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


For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2009

2010


OR


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

For the transition period fromto

Commission file number: 001-33033

PORTER BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Kentucky61-1142247

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2500 Eastpoint Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky40223
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (502) 499-4800

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

Title of each class

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, no par valueNASDAQ Global Market


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  x


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  x


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 shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes  ¨    No  ¨


Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K 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 amendment to this Form 10-K. ¨


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


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


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

The aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold as of the close of business on June 30, 2009,2010, was $41,673,750$61,478,225 based upon the last sales price reported for such date on the NASDAQ Global Market.

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock, no par value, as of February 28, 2010,2011, was 8,756,259.

11,281,625.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 20, 201018, 2011 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.




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PART I

Preliminary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains statements about the future expectations, activities and events that constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements express our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future financial and operating performance and growth plans, taking into account information currently available to us. These statements are not statements of historical fact. The words “believe,” “may,” “should,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “objective,” “seek,” “plan,” “strive” or similar words, or the negatives of these words, identify forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations of future results we expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties can be difficult to predict and may be out of our control. Factors that could contribute to differences in our results include, but are not limited to our ability to expanddeterioration in the financial condition of borrowers resulting in significant increases in loan losses and grow our business and operations, including the establishment of additional banking offices and acquisition of additional banks, and our ability to realize the cost savings and revenue enhancements we expect from such activities;provisions for those losses; changes in the interest rate environment, which may reduce our margins or impact the value of securities, loans, deposits and other financial instruments; changes in loan underwriting, credit review or loss reserve policies associated with economic conditions, examination conclusions, or regulatory developments; general economic or business conditions, either nationally, regionally or locally in the communities we serve, may be worse than expected, resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality or a reduced demand for credit; the results of regulatory examinations; any matter that would cause us to conclude that there was impairment of any asset, including intangible assets; the continued service of key management personnel; our ability to attract, motivate and retain qualified employees; factors that increase the competitive pressure among depository and other financial institutions, including product and pricing pressures; the ability of our competitors with greater financial resources to develop and introduce products and services that enable them to compete more successfully than us; the impact of governmental restrictions on entities participating in the Capital Purchase Program of the U.S. Department of the Treasury; inability to comply with regulatory capital requirements and to secure any required regulatory approvals for capital actions; legislative or regulatory developments, including changes in laws concerning taxes, banking, securities, insurance and other aspects of the financial services industry; and fiscal and governmental policies of the United States federal government.

Other risks are detailed in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of this Form 10-K all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results. A forward-looking statement may include the assumptions or bases underlying the forward-looking statement. We have made our assumptions and bases in good faith and believe they are reasonable. We caution you however, that estimates based on such assumptions or bases frequently differ from actual results, and the differences can be material. The forward-looking statements included in this report speak only as of the date of the report. We do not intend to update these statements unless applicable laws require us to do so.

Item 1.Business

Item 1.     Business
Overview

We are a bank holding company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. We are the sixthseventh largest independent banking organization domiciled in the state of Kentucky based on total assets. Through our wholly-owned subsidiary PBI Bank, we operate 18 full-service banking offices in 12twelve counties in Kentucky.  Our markets include metropolitan Louisville in Jefferson County and the surrounding counties of Henry and Bullitt, and extend south along the Interstate 65 corridor to Tennessee. We serve south central Kentucky and southern Kentucky from banking offices in Butler, Green, Hart, Edmonson, Barren, Warren, Ohio, and Daviess Counties.  We also have an office in Lexington, Kentucky, the second largest city in Kentucky. PBI Bank is both a traditional community bank with a wide range of commercial and personal banking products, with a focus on commercial real estateincluding wealth management and residential real estate lending,trust services, and an innovative on-line bank which delivers competitive deposit products and services through an on-line banking division operating under the name of Ascencia.  As of December 31, 2009,2010, we had total assets of $1.8$1.7 billion, total net loans of $1.4$1.3 billion, total deposits of $1.5 billion and stockholders’ equity of $169$189 million.


History

We were organized in 1988, and historically conducted our banking business through separate community banks under the common control of J. Chester Porter, our chairman, and Maria L. Bouvette, our president and chief executive officer. In 2004,2005, we began to streamline our operations by consolidatingcompleted a reorganization in which we consolidated our subsidiary banks under common control into a single bank. We completed our reorganization on December 31, 2005, when we acquired the interests of other shareholders in our three partially owned subsidiary bank holding companies in exchange for shares of our common stock, cash and indebtedness. Before December 31, 2005, our company and one of our subsidiary banks were S corporations for federal income tax purposes. Following the consolidation of our four subsidiary banks and the termination of our S corporation elections on December 31, 2005, all of our taxable income became subject to federal income taxes beginning in 2006, which caused our income tax expense to increase compared to the preceding years. See “Item 6. Selected Financial Data – Unaudited Pro Forma Selected Consolidated Financial Data” for more about the consolidation. On December 31, 2005, we also renamed our consolidated subsidiary PBI Bank to create a single brand name for our banking operations throughout our market area.

On September 21, 2006, we completed an initial public offering of 1,550,000 shares of common stock. We sold 1,250,000 newly issued shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $30.0 million, and J. Chester Porter and Maria L. Bouvette, our controlling shareholders, together sold 300,000 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $7.2 million for their own accounts. We received proceeds of $26.6 million, after deducting total expenses of $3.4 million, which consisted of $2.1 million in underwriters’ discounts and commissions and $1.3 million of other expenses.

We completed the acquisition of Ohio County Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for Kentucky Trust Bank, effective October 

1 2007. At the time of the closing, Kentucky Trust Bank operated six retail banking offices in three Kentucky counties, including the Bowling Green and Owensboro markets, and had assets of approximately $120 million. The total acquisition price paid was $12 million, approximately 50% in cash and 50% in Porter Bancorp shares totaling 263,409 shares.


We completed the acquisition of Paramount Bank in Lexington, Kentucky, effective February 1, 2008. Paramount had approximately $75 million in assets and $76 million in deposits.  The total acquisition price paid was approximately $5 million in cash.

On June 30, 2010, we completed a $27.0 million stock offering to a group of accredited investors in a private placement transaction.  On July 23, 2010 we completed a supplemental private placement to one additional accredited investor on comparable terms as the June 30, 2010 private placement.  The Company received aggregate gross proceeds of $4,255,000 from the new investor.  See Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation – Capital.
Our Markets

We operate in markets that include the four largest cities in Kentucky – Louisville, Lexington, Owensboro and Bowling Green – and in other communities along the I-65 corridor.

Louisville/Jefferson, Bullitt and Henry Counties:Our headquarters are in Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky and the sixteenth largest city in the United States. The Louisville metropolitan area includes the consolidated Louisville/Jefferson County and 12 surrounding Kentucky and Southern Indiana counties with an estimated 1.2 million residents in 2007. We also have banking offices in Bullitt County, south of Louisville, and Henry County, east of Louisville. Our six banking offices in these counties also serve the contiguous counties of Spencer, Shelby and Oldham to the east and northeast of Louisville. The area’s employers are diversified across many industries and include the air hub for United Parcel Service (“UPS”), two Ford assembly plants, General Electric’s Consumer and Industrial division, Humana, Norton Healthcare, Brown-Forman and YUM! Brands.

Lexington/Fayette County:Lexington, located in Fayette County, is the second largest city in Kentucky with an estimated countywide population of over 270,000 in 2006, an increase of 3.9% since the 2000 census. Lexington is the financial, educational, retail, healthcare and cultural hub for Central and Eastern Kentucky. It is known worldwide for its Bluegrass horse farms and Keeneland Race Track, and proudly boasts of itself as “The Horse Capital of the World.” It is also the home of the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University. The area’s employers include Toyota, Lexmark, IBM Global Services and Valvoline.

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Louisville/Jefferson, Bullitt and Henry Counties: Our headquarters are in Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky and the twenty-ninth largest city in the United States. The Louisville metropolitan area includes the consolidated Louisville/Jefferson County and 12 surrounding Kentucky and Southern Indiana counties with an estimated 1.3 million residents in 2009. We also have banking offices in Bullitt County, south of Louisville, and Henry County, east of Louisville. Our six banking offices in these counties also serve the contiguous counties of Spencer, Shelby and Oldham to the east and northeast of Louisville. The area’s employers are diversified across many industries and include the air hub for United Parcel Service (“UPS”), two Ford assembly plants, General Electric’s Consumer and Industrial division, Humana, Norton Healthcare, Brown-Forman and YUM! Brands.

Owensboro/Daviess County:Owensboro, located on the banks of the Ohio River, is Kentucky’s third largest city. Daviess County had an estimated countywide population of approximately 94,000 in 2006. The city is called a festival city, with over 20 annual community celebrations that attract visitors from around the world, including its world famous Bar-B-Q Festival which attracts over 80,000 visitors giving Owensboro recognition as “The Bar-B-Q Capital of the World”. It is an industrial, medical, retail and cultural hub for Western Kentucky and the area employers include Owensboro Medical System, Texas Gas, US Bank Home Mortgage and Toyotetsu.

Southern Kentucky:This market includes Bowling Green, the fourth largest city in Kentucky, located about 60 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee. Bowling Green, located in Warren County, is the home of Western Kentucky University and is the economic hub of an estimated labor market of over 425,000 in 2004. This market also includes thriving communities in the contiguous Barren County, including the city of Glasgow. Major employers in Barren and Warren Counties include GM’s Corvette plant and several other automotive facilities and R.R. Donnelley’s regional printing facility.

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Lexington/Fayette County: Lexington, located in Fayette County, is the second largest city in Kentucky with an estimated countywide population of over 296,000 in 2009. Lexington is the financial, educational, retail, healthcare and cultural hub for Central and Eastern Kentucky. It is known worldwide for its Bluegrass horse farms and Keeneland Race Track, and proudly boasts of itself as “The Horse Capital of the World.”  It is also the home of the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University. The area’s employers include Toyota, Lexmark, IBM Global Services and Valvoline.

South Central Kentucky:South of the Louisville metropolitan area, we have banking offices in Butler, Edmonson, Green, Hart, and Ohio Counties, which had a combined population of approximately 79,000 in 2006. This region includes stable community markets comprised primarily of agricultural and service-based businesses. Each of our banking offices in these markets has a stable customer base and core deposits that are less sensitive to market competition, which provide us a lower cost source of funds for our lending operations.

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Owensboro/Daviess County: Owensboro, located on the banks of the Ohio River, is Kentucky’s third largest city. Daviess County had an estimated countywide population of approximately 95,000 in 2009. The city is called a festival city, with over 20 annual community celebrations that attract visitors from around the world, including its world famous Bar-B-Q Festival which attracts over 80,000 visitors giving Owensboro recognition as “The Bar-B-Q Capital of the World”. It is an industrial, medical, retail and cultural hub for Western Kentucky and the area employers include Owensboro Medical System, Texas Gas, US Bank Home Mortgage and Toyotetsu.
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Southern Kentucky: This market includes Bowling Green, the fourth largest city in Kentucky, located about 60 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee.  Bowling Green, located in Warren County, is the home of Western Kentucky University and is the economic hub of an estimated countywide population of approximately 109,000 in 2009. This market also includes thriving communities in the contiguous Barren County, including the city of Glasgow.  Major employers in Barren and Warren Counties include GM’s Corvette plant and several other automotive facilities and R.R. Donnelley’s regional printing facility.
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South Central Kentucky: South of the Louisville metropolitan area, we have banking offices in Butler, Edmonson, Green, Hart, and Ohio Counties, which had a combined population of approximately 79,000 in 2009. This region includes stable community markets comprised primarily of agricultural and service-based businesses. Each of our banking offices in these markets has a stable customer base and core deposits that are less sensitive to market competition, which provide us a lower cost source of funds for our lending operations.

Our Products and Services

We meet our customers’ banking needs with a broad range of financial products and services. Our lending services include real estate, commercial, mortgage and consumer loans to small to medium-sized businesses located in our markets, the owners and employees of those businesses, as well as other executives and professionals. We complement our lending operations with an array of retail and commercial deposit products. In addition, we offer our customers drive-through banking facilities, automatic teller machines, night depository, personalized checks, credit cards, debit cards, internet

banking, electronic funds transfers through ACH services, domestic and foreign wire transfers, travelers’ checks, cash management, vault services, loan and deposit sweep accounts and lock box services.  Through our trust division, we offer personal trust services, employer retirement plan services and personal financial and retirement planning services.

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Employees

At December 31, 2009,2010, the Company had 278286 full-time equivalent employees. Our employees are not subject to a collective bargaining agreement, and management considers the Company’s relationship with employees to be good.

Competition

The banking business is highly competitive, and we experience competition in our market from many other financial institutions. Competition among financial institutions is based upon interest rates offered on deposit accounts, interest rates charged on loans, other credit and service charges relating to loans, the quality and scope of the services offered, the convenience of banking facilities and, in the case of loans to commercial borrowers, relative lending limits. We compete with commercial banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, mortgage banking firms, consumer finance companies, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, money market funds and other mutual funds, as well as super-regional, national and international financial institutions that operate offices within our market area and beyond.

There are a number of banks that offer services exclusively over the internet such as ING Bank and E*TRADE Bank, and other banks such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo Bank that market their internet services to their customers nationwide. We believe that only the very largest of the commercial banks with which we compete offer the comprehensiveness of internet banking services that we are able to offer. However, many of the larger banks do have greater market presence and greater financial resources to market their internet banking services. Additionally, new competitors and competitive factors are likely to emerge, particularly in view of the rapid development of internet commerce. On the other hand, there have been some recently published reports indicating that the actual rate of growth in the use of internet banking services by consumers and businesses is lower than had been previously predicted andwe believe that many customers still prefer to be able to conduct at least some of their banking transactions at local banking offices. We believe that these findings support our strategic decision to complement our traditional community bank with our uniquely branded online bank to offer customers the benefits of both traditional and internet banking services. We believe that this strategy will contribute to our growth in the future.

Supervision and Regulation

The following is a summary description of the relevant laws, rules and regulations governing banks and bank holding companies. The descriptions of, and references to, the statutes and regulations below are brief summaries and do not purport to be complete. The descriptions are qualified in their entirety by reference to the specific statutes and regulations discussed.

The Dodd-Frank Act. On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 was signed into law. The Dodd-Frank Act imposes new restrictions and an expanded framework of regulatory oversight for financial institutions, including depository institutions. Because the Dodd-Frank Act requires various federal agencies to adopt a broad range of regulations with significant discretion, many of the details of the new law and the effects it will have on the Company are not known at this time.
The Dodd-Frank Act represents a comprehensive overhaul of the financial services industry within the United States. There are a number of reform provisions that are likely to significantly impact the ways in which banks and bank holding companies, including the Company, do business. For example, the Dodd-Frank Act changes the assessment base for federal deposit insurance premiums by modifying the deposit insurance assessment base calculation to be based on a depository institution’s consolidated assets less tangible capital instead of deposits, permanently increases the standard maximum amount of deposit insurance per customer to $250,000 and extends the unlimited deposit insurance on non-interest bearing transaction accounts through January 1, 2013. The Dodd-Frank Act also imposes more stringent capital requirements on bank holding companies by, among other things, imposing leverage ratios on bank holding companies and prohibiting new trust preferred issuances from counting as Tier I capital. The Dodd-Frank Act also repeals the federal prohibition on the payment of interest on demand deposits, thereby permitting depository institutions to pay interest on business transaction and other accounts. The Act codifies and expands the Federal Reserve’s source of strength doctrine, which requires that all bank holding companies serve as a source of financial strength for its subsidiary banks. Other provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act include, but are not limited to: (i) the creation of a new financial consumer protection agency that is empowered to promulgate new consumer protection regulations and revise existing regulations in many areas of consumer protection; (ii) enhanced regulation of financial markets, including derivatives and securitization markets; (iii) reform related to the regulation of credit rating agencies; (iv) the elimination of certain trading activities by banks; and (v) new disclosure and other requirements relating to executive compensation and corporate governance.
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Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act will not be implemented immediately and will require interpretation and rule making by federal regulators. The Company is monitoring all relevant sections of the Dodd-Frank Act to ensure continued compliance with laws and regulations. While the ultimate effect of the Dodd-Frank Act on the Company cannot currently be determined, the law is likely to result in increased compliance costs and fees paid to regulators, along with possible restrictions on the Company’s operations.
Porter Bancorp.Porter Bancorp is registered as a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and is subject to supervision and regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. As such, we must file with the Federal Reserve Board annual and quarterly reports and other information regarding our business operations and the business operations of our subsidiaries. We are also subject to examination by the Federal Reserve Board and to operational guidelines established by the Federal Reserve Board. We are subject to the Bank Holding Company Act and other federal laws on the types of activities in which we may engage, and to other supervisory requirements, including regulatory enforcement actions for violations of laws and regulations.

Acquisitions.A bank holding company must obtain Federal Reserve Board approval before acquiring, directly or indirectly, ownership or control of more than 5% of the voting stock or all or substantially all of the assets of a bank, merging or consolidating with any other bank holding company and before engaging, or acquiring a company that is not a bank but is engaged in certain non-banking activities.  Federal law also prohibits a person or group of persons from acquiring “control” of a bank holding company without notifying the Federal Reserve Board in advance, and then only if the Federal Reserve Board does not object to the proposed transaction. The Federal Reserve Board has established a rebuttable presumptive standard that the acquisition of 10% or more of the voting stock of a bank holding company with a class of securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 would constitute an acquisition of control of the bank holding company. In addition, any company is required to obtain the approval of the Federal Reserve Board before acquiring 25% (5% in the case of an acquirer that is a bank holding company) or more of any class of a bank holding company’s voting securities, or otherwise obtaining control or a “controlling influence” over a bank holding company.

Permissible Activities. A bank holding company is generally permitted under the Bank Holding Company Act to engage in or acquire direct or indirect control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any bank, bank holding company or company engaged in any activity that the Federal Reserve Board determines to be so closely related to banking as to be a proper incident to the business of banking.

Under current federal law, a bank holding company may elect to become a financial holding company, which enables the holding company to conduct activities that are “financial in nature.”  Activities that are “financial in nature” include securities underwriting, dealing and market making; sponsoring mutual funds and investment companies; insurance underwriting and agency; merchant banking activities; and activities that the Federal Reserve Board has determined to be closely related to banking. No regulatory approval will be required for a financial holding company to acquire a company, other than a bank or savings association, engaged in activities that are financial in nature or incidental to activities that are financial in nature, as determined by the Federal Reserve Board. We have not filed an election to become a financial holding company.

U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Program.  On November 21, 2008, pursuant to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (the “U.S. Treasury”) Capital Purchase Program (the “CPP”), established under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (“EESA”), Porter Bancorp issued and sold to the U.S. Treasury in an offering exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, (i) 35,000 shares of Porter Bancorp’ Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, no par value and liquidation preference $1,000 per share ($35 million aggregate liquidation preference) (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) and (ii) a warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase 314,820330,561 shares (adjusted for stock dividend) of Porter Bancorp’s common stock, at an exercise price of $16.68$15.88 per share (adjusted for stock dividend), subject to certain anti-dilution and other adjustments for an aggregate purchase price of $35 million in cash. The securities purchase agreement, dated November 21, 2008, pursuant to which the securities issued to the U.S. Treasury under the CPP were sold, limits the payment of dividends on Porter Bancorp’s common stock to the current quarterly dividend level at the time of $0.20 per sharethe transaction without prior approval of the U.S. Treasury, limits Porter Bancorp’s ability to repurchase shares of its common stock (with certain exceptions, including the repurchase of our common stock to offset share dilution from equity-based compensation awards) and grants registration rights to the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock, the Warrant and the common stock of Porter Bancorp to be issued underupon any exercise of the Warrant certain registration rights.Warrant.

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA”) was enacted on February 17, 2009.  ARRA imposes certain new executive compensation and corporate governance obligations on all current and future CPP recipients, including Porter Bancorp, until the institution has redeemed the preferred stock. On June 10,15, 2009, under the authority granted to it under EESA and ARRA, the U. S. Treasury issued an interim final rule under Section 111 of EESA, as amended by ARRA, regarding compensation and corporate governance restrictions that would be imposed on CPP recipients, effective June 15, 2009. As a CPP recipient with currently outstanding CPP obligations, we are subject to the compensation and corporate governance restrictions and requirements set forth in the interim final rule.  The restrictions and requirements provided for in the implementing regulations are generally as follows: (1) required us to establish an independent compensation committee, (2) required us to adopt a corporate policy on luxury or excessive expenditures; (3) requires our compensation committee to conduct semi-annual risk assessments to assure that our compensation arrangements do not encourage “unnecessary and excessive risks” or the manipulation of earnings to increase compensation; (4) requires us to recoup or “clawback” any bonus, retention award or incentive compensation paid by us to a senior executive officer or any of our next 20 most highly compensated employees, if the payment was based on financial statements or other performance criteria that are later found to be materially inaccurate; (5) prohibits us from making severance payments or “golden parachutes” to any of our senior executive officers or next five most highly compensated employees; (6) prohibits us from paying or accruing bonuses, retention awards or incentive compensation, except for certain long-term stock awards, to our five most highly compensated employees; (7) prohibits us from providing tax gross-ups to any of our senior executive officers or next 20 most highly compensated employees; (8) requires us to provide enhanced disclosure of perquisites to the FDIC and the U.S. Treasury; (9) requires us to disclose to the FDIC and the U.S. Treasury the use and role of compensation consultants; (10) requires our chief executive officer and chief financial officer to provide period certifications about our compensation practices and compliance with the interim final rule; and (11) requires us to provide an annual non-binding shareholder vote, or “say-on-pay” proposal, to approve the compensation of our named executives, consistent with regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. On January 12, 2010, the SEC adopted final regulations setting forth the parameters for such say-on pay proposals for public company CPP participants.

Capital Adequacy Requirements. The Federal Reserve Board has adopted a system using risk-based capital guidelines to evaluate the capital adequacy of bank holding companies. Under the guidelines, specific categories of assets are assigned different risk weights, based generally on the perceived credit risk of the asset. These risk weights are multiplied by corresponding asset balances to determine a “risk-weighted” asset base. The guidelines require a minimum total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0%. At least half of the total capital must be composed of common equity, retained earnings, senior perpetual preferred stock issued to the U. S. Treasury under the CPP and qualifying perpetual preferred stock and certain hybrid capital instruments, less certain intangible assets (“Tier 1 capital”). The remainder may consist of certain subordinated debt, certain hybrid capital instruments, qualifying preferred stock and a limited amount of the allowance for loan losses (“Tier 2 capital”). Total capital is the sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital. To be considered well-capitalized under the risk-based capital guidelines, an institution must maintain a total capital to total risk-weighted assets ratio of at least 10% and a Tier 1 capital to total risk-weighted assets ratio of 6% or greater. As of December 31, 2009,2010, our ratio of total capital to total risk-weighted assets was 13.8%16.3% and our ratio of Tier 1 capital to total risk-weighted assets was 11.9%14.4%, both ratios significantly above the required amounts. PBI Bank has agreed with its primary regulators to maintain a ratio of total capital to total risk-weighted assets of at least 12.0% and a ratio of Tier I capital to total risk-weighted asset of 9.0%.

In addition to the risk-based capital guidelines, the Federal Reserve Board uses a leverage ratio as an additional tool to evaluate the capital adequacy of bank holding companies. The leverage ratio is a company’s Tier 1 capital divided by its average total consolidated assets. Certain highly rated bank holding companies may maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 3.0%, but other bank holding companies may be required to maintain a leverage ratio of 4.0%. As of December 31, 2009,2010, our leverage ratio of 9.6%11.1% was significantly above the required amount.

The federal banking agencies’ risk-based and leverage ratios are minimum supervisory ratios generally applicable to banking organizations that meet certain specified criteria, assuming that they have the highest regulatory rating. Banking organizations not meeting these criteria are expected to operate with capital positions well above the minimum ratios. The federal bank regulatory agencies may set capital requirements for a particular banking organization that are higher than the minimum ratios when circumstances warrant. Federal Reserve Board guidelines also provide that banking organizations 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.

Dividends.Under Federal Reserve policy, bank holding companies should pay cash dividends on common stock only out of income available over the past year and only if prospective earnings retention is consistent with the organization’s expected future needs and financial condition. The policy provides that bank holding companies should not declare a level of cash dividends that undermines the bank holding company’s ability to serve as a source of strength to its banking subsidiaries.

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Porter Bancorp is a legal entity separate and distinct from PBI Bank. The majority of our revenue is from dividends paid to us by PBI Bank. PBI Bank is subject to laws and regulations that limit the amount of dividends it can pay. If, in the opinion of a federal regulatory agency, an institution under its jurisdiction is engaged in or is about to engage in an unsafe or unsound practice, the agency may require, after notice and hearing, that the institution cease and desist from such practice. The federal banking agencies have indicated that paying dividends that deplete an institution’s capital base to an inadequate level would be an unsafe and unsound banking practice. Under FDICIA,the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (FDICIA), an insured institution may not pay any dividend if payment would cause it to become undercapitalized or if it already is undercapitalized. Moreover, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC have issued policy statements providing that bank holding companies and banks should generally pay dividends only out of current operating earnings. A bank holding company may still declare and pay a dividend if it does not have current operating earnings if the bank holding company expects profits for the entire year and the bank holding company obtains the prior consent of the Federal Reserve.

Porter Bancorp and PBI Bank must obtain the prior written consent of each of their primary regulators prior to declaring or paying any future dividends.

Under Kentucky law, dividends by Kentucky banks may be paid only from current or retained net profits. Before any dividend may be declared for any period (other than with respect to preferred stock), a bank must increase its capital surplus by at least 10% of the net profits of the bank for the period until the bank’s capital surplus equals the amount of its stated capital attributable to its common stock. Moreover, the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions must approve the declaration of dividends if the total dividends to be declared by a bank for any calendar year would exceed the bank’s total net profits for such year combined with its retained net profits for the preceding two years, less any required transfers to surplus or a fund for the retirement of preferred stock or debt. We are also subject to the Kentucky Business Corporation Act, which generally prohibits dividends to the extent they result in the insolvency of the corporation from a balance sheet perspective or in the corporation becoming unable to pay debts as they come due. PBI Bank did not pay any dividends in 2009.

2010.

Prior to November 21, 2011, unless Porter Bancorp has redeemed all of the Series A Preferred Stock issued to the U.S. Treasury on November 21, 2008 or unless the U.S. Treasury has transferred all the preferred securities to a third party, the consent of the U.S. Treasury will be required for Porter Bancorp to declare or pay any dividend or make any distribution on common stock other than (i) regular quarterly cash dividends of not more than the current levelper share dividend amount at the time of $0.20 per share,the issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock, as adjusted for any stock split, stock dividend, reverse stock split, reclassification or similar transaction, (ii) dividends payable solely in shares of common stock and (iii) dividends or distributions of rights or junior stock in connection with a shareholders’ rights plan.

Imposition of Liability for Undercapitalized Subsidiaries. Bank regulators are required to take “prompt corrective action” to resolve problems associated with insured depository institutions whose capital declines below certain levels. In the event an institution becomes “undercapitalized,” it must submit a capital restoration plan. The capital restoration plan will not be accepted by the regulators unless each company having control of the undercapitalized institution guarantees the subsidiary’s compliance with the capital restoration plan up to a certain specified amount. Any such guarantee from a depository institution’s holding company is entitled to a priority of payment in bankruptcy.

The aggregate liability of the holding company of an undercapitalized bank is limited to the lesser of 5% of the institution’s assets at the time it became undercapitalized or the amount necessary to cause the institution to be “adequately capitalized.” The bank regulators have greater power in situations where an institution becomes “significantly” or “critically” undercapitalized or fails to submit a capital restoration plan. For example, a bank holding company controlling such an institution can be required to obtain prior Federal Reserve Board approval of proposed dividends, or might be required to consent to a consolidation or to divest the troubled institution or other affiliates.

Source of Financial Strength. Under Federal Reserve policy, a bank holding company is expected to act as a source of financial strength to, and to commit resources to support, its bank subsidiaries. This support may be required at times when, absent such a policy, the bank holding company may not be inclined to provide it. In addition, any capital loans by the bank holding company to its bank subsidiaries are subordinate in right of payment to deposits and to certain other indebtedness of the bank subsidiary. In the event of a bank holding company’s bankruptcy, any commitment by the bank holding company to a federal bank regulatory agency to maintain the capital of subsidiary banks will be assumed by the bankruptcy trustee and entitled to a priority of payment. The Federal Reserve’s “Source of Financial Strength” policy was codified in the Dodd-Frank Act.

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PBI Bank.PBI Bank, a Kentucky chartered commercial bank, is subject to regular bank examinations and other supervision and regulation by both the FDIC and the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (“KDFI”). Kentucky’s banking statutes contain a “super-parity” provision that permits a well-rated Kentucky banking corporation to engage in any banking activity which could be engaged in by a national bank operating in any state; a state bank, a thrift or savings bank operating in any other state; or a federal chartered thrift or federal savings association meeting the qualified thrift lender test and operating in any state could engage, provided the Kentucky bank first obtains a legal opinion specifying the statutory or regulatory provisions that permit the activity.

Capital Requirements. Similar to the Federal Reserve Board’s requirements for bank holding companies, the FDIC has adopted risk-based capital requirements for assessing state non-member banks’ capital adequacy. The FDIC’s risk-based capital guidelines require that all banks maintain a minimum ratio of total capital to total risk-weighted assets of 8.0% and a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to total risk-weighted assets of 4.0%.  To be well-capitalized, a bank must have a ratio of total capital to total risk-weighted assets of at least 10.0% and a ratio of Tier 1 capital to total risk-weighted assets of 6.0%. PBI Bank has agreed with its primary regulators to maintain a ratio of total capital to total risk-weighted assets of at least 12.0% and a ratio of Tier 1 capital to total risk-weighted assets of 9% by June 30,2010.. As of December 31, 2009,2010, PBI Bank’s ratio of total capital to total risk-weighted assets was 12.6%14.7% and its ratio of Tier 1 capital to total risk-weighted assets was 10.7%12.8%. PBI Bank has agreed with its primary regulators to maintain a ratio of total capital to total risk-weighted assets of at least 12.0% and a ratio of Tier I capital to total risk-weighted asset of 9.0%.

The FDIC also requires a minimum leverage ratio of 3.0% of Tier 1 capital to total assets for the highest rated banks and an additional cushion of approximately 100-200 basis points for all other banks. As of December 31, 2009,2010, PBI Bank’s leverage ratio was 8.6%9.9%. The leverage ratio operates in tandem with the FDIC’s risk-based capital guidelines and places a limit on the amount of leverage a bank can undertake by requiring a minimum level of capital to total assets.

Prompt Corrective Action. Pursuant to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (“FDIA”), the FDIC must take prompt corrective action to resolve the problems of undercapitalized institutions. FDIC regulations define the levels at which an insured institution would be considered “well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized” and “critically undercapitalized.” A “well-capitalized” bank has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0% or higher; a Tier 1 risk- based capital ratio of 6.0% or higher; a leverage ratio of 5.0% or higher; and is not subject to any written agreement, order or directive requiring it to maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure. An “adequately capitalized” bank has a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or higher; a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 4.0% or higher; a leverage ratio of 4.0% or higher (3.0% or higher if the bank was rated a composite 1 in its most recent examination report and is not experiencing significant growth); and does not meet the criteria for a well-capitalized bank. A bank is “undercapitalized” if it fails to meet any one of the ratios required to be adequately capitalized. As of December 31, 2009, PBI Bank was “well capitalized” as defined by the FDIC. A depository institution may be deemed to be in a capitalization category that is lower than is indicated by its actual capital position if it receives an unsatisfactory examination rating. The degree of regulatory scrutiny increases and the permissible activities of a bank decreases, as the bank moves downward through the capital categories. Depending on a bank’s level of capital, the FDIC’s corrective powers include:


requiring a capital restoration plan;

placing limits on asset growth and restriction on activities;

requiring the bank to issue additional voting or other capital stock or to be acquired;

placing restrictions on transactions with affiliates;

restricting the interest rate the bank may pay on deposits;

ordering a new election of the bank’s board of directors;

requiring that certain senior executive officers or directors be dismissed;

prohibiting the bank from accepting deposits from correspondent banks;

requiring the bank to divest certain subsidiaries;

prohibiting the payment of principal or interest on subordinated debt; and

ultimately, appointing a receiver for the bank.


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In the event an institution is required to submit a capital restoration plan, the institution’s holding company must guaranty the subsidiary’s compliance with the capital restoration plan up to a certain specified amount. Any such guarantee from a depository institution’s holding company is entitled to a priority of payment in bankruptcy.  The aggregate liability of the holding company of an undercapitalized bank is limited to the lesser of 5% of the institution’s assets at the time it became undercapitalized or the amount necessary to cause the institution to be “adequately capitalized.” The bank regulators have greater power in situations where an institution becomes “significantly” or “critically” undercapitalized or fails to submit a capital restoration plan. For example, a bank holding company controlling such an institution can be required to obtain prior Federal Reserve Board approval of proposed dividends, or might be required to consent to a consolidation or to divest the troubled institution or other affiliates.

Deposit Insurance Assessments.The deposits of PBI Bank are insured by the DIFDepositors Insurance Fund (DIF) of the FDIC up to the limits set forth under applicable law and are subject to the deposit insurance premium assessments of the DIF. The FDIC imposes a risk-based deposit premium assessment system, which was amended pursuant to the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005 (the “Reform Act”). Under this system, as amended, the assessment rates for an insured depository institution vary according to the level of risk incurred in its activities. To arrive at an assessment rate for a banking institution, the FDIC places it in one of four risk categories determined by reference to its capital levels and supervisory ratings. The assessment rate schedule can change from time to time, at the discretion of the FDIC, subject to certain limits.

On May 22, 2009, the FDIC also implemented a special assessment equal to five basis points of each insured depository institution’s assets minus Tier 1 capital as of June 30, 2009, but no more than ten basis points multiplied by the institution’s assessment base for the second quarter of 2009. As a result, PBI Bank paid a special assessment of $781,000 on September 30, 2009.

On November 12, 2009, the FDIC amended the final rule adopted on May 22, 2009 to restore losses to the DIF. The new rule required insured institutions to prepay on December 30, 2009, an estimated quarterly risk-based assessment for the 4thfourth quarter of 2009 and for all 2010, 2011, and 2012. An institution’s assessment is calculated by taking the institution’s actual September 30, 2009 assessment and adjusting it quarterly by an estimated 5% annual growth rate through the end of 2012. Further, the FDIC incorporated a uniform 3 basis point increase effective January 1, 2011. On December 30, 2009, PBI Bank prepaid $7.9 million of FDIC insurance premiums for the next three years. The entire amount of the prepaid assessment was recorded as a prepaid expense. As of December 31, 2009, and each quarter thereafter, each institution is to record an expense, or a charge to earnings, for its quarterly assessment invoiced on its quarterly statement and an offsetting credit to the prepaid assessment until the asset is exhausted.

At December 31, 2010, our unexhausted prepaid assessment was $5.4 million.

The Dodd-Frank Act imposes additional assessments and costs with respect to deposits. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, the FDIC is directed to impose deposit insurance assessments based on total assets rather than total deposits, as well as making permanent the increase of deposit insurance to $250,000 and providing for full insurance of non-interest bearing transaction accounts beginning December 31, 2010, for two years. In February 2011, the FDIC adopted a final rule on the deposit insurance assessment system. The rule is effective as of April 1, 2011 and revises the assessment system to comply with Dodd-Frank and also includes a revised assessment rate process with the goal of differentiating insured depository institutions who pose greater risk to the DIF. The first assessments under the new rule will be payable in the third quarter of 2011.
Safety and Soundness Standards.    The FDIA requires the federal bank regulatory agencies to prescribe standards, by regulations or guidelines, relating to internal controls, information systems and internal audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate risk exposure, asset growth, asset quality, earnings, stock valuation and compensation, fees and benefits, and such other operational and managerial standards as the agencies deem appropriate. Guidelines adopted by the federal bank regulatory agencies establish general standards relating to internal controls and information systems, internal audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset growth and compensation, fees and benefits. In general, the guidelines require, among other things, appropriate systems and practices to identify and manage the risk and exposures specified in the guidelines. The guidelines prohibit excessive compensation as an unsafe and unsound practice and describe compensation as excessive when the amounts paid are unreasonable or disproportionate to the services performed by an executive officer, employee, director or principal stockholder. In addition, the agencies adopted regulations that authorize, but do not require, an agency to order an institution that has been given notice by an agency that it is not satisfying any of such safety and soundness standards to submit a compliance plan. If, after being so notified, an institution fails to submit an acceptable compliance plan or fails in any material respect to implement an acceptable compliance plan, the agency must issue an order directing action to correct the deficiency and may issue an order directing other actions of the types to which an undercapitalized institution is subject under the “prompt corrective action” provisions of FDIA. See “Prompt Corrective Actions” above.  If an institution fails to comply with such an order, the agency may seek to enforce such order in judicial proceedings and to impose civil money penalties.


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Branching.Kentucky law permits Kentucky chartered banks to establish a banking office in any county in Kentucky. A Kentucky bank may also establish a banking office outside of Kentucky. Well capitalized Kentucky banks that have been in operation at least three years and that satisfy certain criteria relating to, among other things, their composite and management

ratings, may establish a banking office in Kentucky without the approval of the KDFI upon notice to the KDFI and any other state bank with its main office located in the county where the new banking office will be located. Branching by all other banks requires the approval of the KDFI, who must ascertain and determine that the public convenience and advantage will be served and promoted and that there is reasonable probability of the successful operation of the banking office.

The transaction must also be approved by the FDIC, which considers a number of factors, including financial history, capital adequacy, earnings prospects, character of management, needs of the community and consistency with corporate powers.

An out-of-state bank is permitted to establish banking offices in Kentucky only by merging with a Kentucky bank. De novo branching into Kentucky by an out-of-state bank is not permitted. This difficulty for out-of-state banks to branch in Kentucky may limit the ability of a Kentucky bank to branch into many states, as several states have reciprocity requirements for interstate branching.

  The Dodd-Frank Act permits de novo interstate branching by national banks and insured state banks by amending the state “opt-in” election.  Applications for out-of-state de novo branches would be approved if, under the law of the state in which the branch is to be located, a state bank chartered by such state would have been permitted to establish the branch.

Insider Credit Transactions. The restrictions on loans to directors, executive officers, principal shareholders and their related interests (collectively referred to herein as “insiders”) contained in the Federal Reserve Act and Regulation O apply to all insured depository institutions and their subsidiaries. These restrictions include limits on loans to one borrower and conditions that must be met before such a loan can be made. There is also an aggregate limitation on all loans to insiders and their related interests. These loans cannot exceed the institution’s total unimpaired capital and surplus.

Automated Overdraft Payment Regulation. The Federal Reserve and FDIC have recently enacted consumer protection regulations related to automated overdraft payment programs offered by financial institutions. In November 2009, the Federal Reserve amended its Regulation E to prohibit financial institutions from charging consumers fees for paying overdrafts on automated teller machine and one-time debit card transactions, unless a consumer consents, or opts in, to the overdraft service for those types of transactions. The Regulation E amendments also require financial institutions to provide consumers with a notice that explains the financial institution’s overdraft services, including the fees associated with the service and the consumer’s choices.
In November 2010, the FDIC supplemented the Regulation E amendments by requiring FDIC-supervised institutions to implement additional changes relating to automated overdraft payment programs by July 1, 2011. The most significant of these changes require financial institutions to monitor overdraft payment programs for “excessive or chronic” customer use and undertake “meaningful and effective” follow-up action with customers that overdraw their accounts more than six times during a rolling 12-month period. The additional guidance also imposes daily limits on overdraft charges, requires institutions to review and modify check-clearing procedures, prominently distinguish account balances from available overdraft coverage amounts and requires increased board and management oversight regarding overdraft payment programs.
Consumer Protection Laws.PBI Bank is subject to consumer laws and regulations that are designed to protect consumers in transactions with banks. While the list set forth herein is not exhaustive, these laws and regulations include 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 Housing Act, the Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the Federal Trade Commission Act, among others. 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.

Privacy.Federal law currently contains extensive customer privacy protections provisions. Under these provisions, a financial institution must provide to its customers, at the inception of the customer relationship and annually thereafter, the institution’s policies and procedures regarding the handling of customers’ nonpublic personal financial information. These provisions also provide that, except for certain limited exceptions, an institution may not provide such personal information to unaffiliated third parties unless the institution discloses to the customer that such information may be so provided and the customer is given the opportunity to opt out of such disclosure. Federal law makes it a criminal offense, except in limited circumstances, to obtain or attempt to obtain customer information of a financial nature by fraudulent or deceptive means.

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Community Reinvestment Act.The Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) requires the FDIC to assess our record in meeting the credit needs of the communities we serve, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and persons. The FDIC’s assessment of our record is made available to the public. The assessment also is part of the Federal Reserve Board’s consideration of applications to acquire, merge or consolidate with another banking institution or its holding company, to establish a new banking office or to relocate an office.

Bank Secrecy Act. The Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 (“BSA”) was enacted to deter money laundering, establish regulatory reporting standards for currency transactions and improve detection and investigation of criminal, tax and other regulatory violations. BSA and subsequent laws and regulations require us to take steps to prevent the use of PBI Bank in the flow of illegal or illicit money, including, without limitation, ensuring effective management oversight, establishing sound policies and procedures, developing effective monitoring and reporting capabilities, ensuring adequate training and establishing a comprehensive internal audit of BSA compliance activities. In recent years, federal regulators have increased the attention paid to compliance with the provisions of BSA and related laws, with particular attention paid to “Know Your Customer” practices. Banks have been encouraged by regulators to enhance their identification procedures prior to accepting new customers in order to deter criminal elements from using the banking system to move and hide illegal and illicit activities.

USA Patriot Act.The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 (the “Patriot Act”) contains anti-money laundering measures affecting insured depository institutions, broker-dealers and certain other financial institutions. The Patriot Act requires financial institutions to implement policies and procedures to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, including standards for verifying customer identification at account opening, and rules to promote cooperation among financial institutions, regulators and law enforcement entities in identifying parties that may be involved in terrorism or money laundering, and grants the Secretary of the Treasury broad authority to establish regulations and to impose requirements and restrictions on financial institutions’ operations. In addition, the Patriot Act requires the federal bank regulatory agencies to consider the effectiveness of a financial institution’s anti-money laundering activities when reviewing bank mergers and bank holding company acquisitions.

Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program.Under the FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (TLGP), the FDIC guaranteesguaranteed U.S. depository institutions’ transaction accounts and certain qualifying senior unsecured debt. We are a participantparticipated in the TLGP’s Transaction Account Guarantee Program (TAGP), which applies to, among others, all U.S. depository institutions insured by the FDIC and all United States bank holding companies, unless they have opted out. Under the TAGP,provided that all non-interest bearing transaction accounts maintained at PBI Bank arewere insured in full by the FDIC, until June 30, 2010, regardless of the standard maximum deposit insurance amounts.  Although the TAGP was originally scheduled to expire on December 31, 2009, the FDIC implemented a final rule, effective asguarantee of October 1, 2009, extending thenon-interest bearing transaction account guarantee program by six months untildeposits under the TLGP ended on June 30, 2010, (subject to the optionDodd-Frank Act provides for unlimited FDIC deposit insurance coverage on non-interest bearing transaction accounts at all insured institutions, regardless of participating institutions to opt out of such six-month extension). PBI Bank chose to remainparticipation in the TAGP during the six month extension. Separately, Congress extended the temporary increase in the standard coverage limit to $250,000TLGP, until December 31,January 1, 2013.

The TLGP’s Debt Guarantee Program guarantees certain qualifying senior unsecured debt of U.S. depository institutions. The program has been extended for senior unsecured debt issued after April 1, 2009 and before October 31, 2009 and maturing on or before December 31, 2012. On October 20, 2009, the FDIC established a limited, six-month emergency guarantee facility upon expiration of the Debt Guarantee Program. Under this emergency guarantee facility, certain participating entities can apply to the FDIC for permission to issue FDIC-guaranteed debt during the period starting October 31, 2009 through April 30, 2010. The fee for issuing debt under the emergency facility will be at least 300 basis points, which the FDIC reserves the right to increase on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the risks presented by the issuing entity. We have not participated in this program.


Effect on Economic Environment.The policies of regulatory authorities, including the monetary policy of the Federal Reserve Board, have a significant effect on the operating results of bank holding companies and their subsidiaries. Among the means available to the Federal Reserve Board to affect the money supply are open market operations in U.S. government securities, changes in the discount rate on member bank borrowings and changes in reserve requirements against member bank deposits. These means are used in varying combinations to influence overall growth and distribution of bank loans, investments and deposits, and their use may affect interest rates charged on loans or paid for deposits.

Federal Reserve Board monetary policies have materially affected the operating results of commercial banks in the past and are expected to continue to do so in the future. The nature of future monetary policies and the effect of such policies on our business and earnings and those of our subsidiaries cannot be predicted.


Recently Enacted and Future Legislation.Various laws, regulations and governmental programs affecting financial institutions and the financial industry are from time to time introduced in Congress or otherwise promulgated by regulatory agencies. Such measures may change the operating environment of Porter Bancorp and its subsidiaries in substantial and unpredictable ways. The nature and extent of future legislative, regulatory or other changes affecting financial institutions is very unpredictable at this time.

On February 18, 2009 the U.S. Treasury outlined the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan, which includes measures that could impact Porter Bancorp, including measures to (i) implement a comprehensive homeowner stability initiative that incentivizes financial institutions to reduce homeowners’ monthly mortgage payments, (ii) develop clear and consistent guidelines for loan modifications that participants will be obligated to use and (iii) authorize judicial modifications of home mortgages in personal bankruptcy cases, which modifications must be accepted by the loan servicer or lender. During the course of 2009, the Treasury Department announced numerous programs in implementation of the plan, and sent various legislative proposals to the Congress for consideration. We continue to monitor these developments and assess their potential impact on our business.

In November 2009, the Federal Reserve Board adopted its final rule under Regulation E regarding overdraft fees, which becomes effective for new accounts on July 1, 2010, and for existing accounts on August 15, 2010. This rule generally prohibits financial institutions from charging overdraft fees for ATM and one-time debit card transactions that overdraw consumer deposit accounts, unless the consumer “opts in” to having such overdrafts authorized and paid. The change will impact the amount of overdraft fees banks will be able to charge in the future.


We cannot predict what other legislation or economic policies of the various regulatory authorities might be enacted or adopted or what other regulations might be adopted or the effects thereof. Future legislation and policies and the effects thereof might have a significant influence on overall growth and distribution of loans, investments and deposits and affect interest rates charged on loans or paid on time and savings deposits. Such legislation and policies have had a significant effect on the operating results of commercial banks in the past and are expected to continue to do so in the future.

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Available Information

We file reports with the SEC including our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current event reports on Form 8-K and proxy statements, as well as any amendments to those reports. The public may read and copy any materials the Registrant fileswe file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC athttp://www.sec.gov. Our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act are accessible at no cost on our web site athttp://www.pbibank.com, under the Investors Relations section, once they are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. A shareholder may also request a copy of our Annual Report oron Form 10-K free of charge upon written request to: Corporate General Counsel, Porter Bancorp, Inc., 2500 Eastpoint Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky 40223.

Item 1A.Risk Factors

Item 1A.     Risk Factors
An investment in our common stock involves a number of risks. Realization of any of the risks described below could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and/or future prospects.


Our business has been and may continue to be adversely affected by current conditions in the financial markets and by economic conditions generally.


The capital and credit markets have been experiencing unprecedented levels of volatility and disruption for more than a year.since 2008 In some cases, the markets have produced downward pressure on stock prices and credit availability for certain issuers without regard to those issuers’ underlying financial strength. Reduced consumer spending and the absence of liquidity in the global credit markets during the current recession have depressed business activity across a wide range of industries. Unemployment has also increased significantly. Ongoing weakness in business and economic conditions generally or specifically in our markets has had, and could continue to have one or more of the following adverse effects on our business:

A decrease in the demand for loans and other products and services offered by us;


A decrease in the value of collateral securing our loans;

·A decrease in the demand for loans and other products and services offered by us;

An impairment of certain intangible assets, such as goodwill;

·A decrease in the value of collateral securing our loans;

An increase in the number of customers who become delinquent, file for protection under bankruptcy laws or default on their loans.

·An impairment of certain intangible assets, such as goodwill; and

Overall, during the past two years,

·An increase in the number of customers who become delinquent, file for protection under bankruptcy laws or default on their loans.

The general business environment has had an adverse effect on our business for the past three years, and it is not certain that the environment will improve in the near term. Until conditions improve, we expect our businesses, financial condition and results of operations to be adversely affected.


Current market developments could continue to adversely affect our industry, businesses and results of operations.


Over the past twothree years, 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. The loss of confidence in the financial sector, increased volatility in the financial markets and reduced business activity could continue to adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. 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 provisions 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.


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A large percentage of our loans are collateralized by real estate, and further disruptions in the real estate market may result in losses and adversely affect our profitability.


Approximately 89.1%88.7% of our loan portfolio, as of December 31, 20092010, was comprised of loans collateralized by real estate. The declining economic conditions have caused a decrease in demand for real estate which has resulted in flat to declining real estate values in our markets. Further disruptions in the real estate market could significantly impair the value of our collateral and our ability to sell the collateral upon foreclosure. The real estate collateral in each case provides an alternate source of repayment in the event of default by the borrower and may deteriorate in value during the time the credit is extended. If real estate values decline further, it will become more likely that we would be required to increase our allowance for loan losses. If during a period of reduced real estate values, we are required to liquidate the collateral securing a loan to satisfy the debt or to increase our allowance for loan losses, it could materially reduce our profitability and adversely affect our financial condition.


We have a significant percentage of real estate construction and development loans, which carry a higher degree of risk. The poor condition of the residential construction and commercial development real estate markets may lead to increased non-performing assets in our loan portfolio and increased provision expense for losses on loans, which could have a material adverse effect on our capital, financial condition and results of operations.


Approximately 21.5%15.3% of our loan portfolio as of December 31, 20092010, consisted of real estate construction and development loans. These loans generally carry a higher degree of risk than long-term financing of existing properties because repayment depends on the ultimate completion of the project and usually on the sale of the property. If we are forced to foreclose on a project prior to its completion, we may not be able to recover the entire unpaid portion of the loan or we may be required to fund additional money to complete the project or hold the property for an indeterminate period of time. Any of these outcomes may result in losses and adversely affect our profitability.


The residential construction and commercial development real estate markets continue to experience challenging economic conditions. Further disruptions in these markets may lead to additional valuation adjustments on our loan portfolios and real estate owned as we continue to reassess the fair value of our non-performing assets, the loss severities of loans in default and the fair value of real estate owned. We also may realize additional losses in connection with our disposition of non-performing assets. A weak real estate market could further reduce demand for residential housing, which, in turn, could adversely affect the development and construction activities of residential real estate developers. Consequently, the longer the current economic conditions persist, the more likely they are to adversely affect the ability of residential real estate developer borrowers to repay these loans and the value of property used as collateral for such loans. If theseThese economic conditions and market factors have negatively affectaffected some of our larger loans, then we could see a sharp increase incausing our total net-charge offs to increase and also be requiredrequiring us to significantly increase our allowance for loan losses. If adverse economic conditions persist, these trends could continue to worsen. Any further increase in our non-performing assets and related increases in our provision expense for losses on loans could negatively affect our business and could have a material adverse effect on our capital, financial condition and results of operations.


Our decisions regarding credit risk may not be accurate, and our allowance for loan losses may not be sufficient to cover actual losses, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.


We maintain an allowance for loan losses at a level we believe is adequate to absorb probable incurred losses in our loan portfolio based on historical loan loss experience, specific problem loans, value of underlying collateral and other relevant factors. If our assessment of these factors is ultimately inaccurate, the allowance may not be sufficient to cover actual future loan losses, which would adversely affect our operating results. Our estimates are subjective and their accuracy depends on the outcome of future events. Changes in economic, operating and other conditions that are generally beyond our control could cause actual loan losses to increase significantly. In addition, bank regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their supervisory functions, periodically review the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses. Regulatory agencies have from time to time required us to increase our provision for loan losses or to recognize further loan charge-offs when their judgment has differed from ours, which could have a material negative impact on our operating results.


We may experience additional classified loans and non-performing assets in the foreseeable future if the real estate markets remain weak and cause more borrowers to default. Further, the value of the collateral underlying a given loan, and the realizable value of such collateral in a foreclosure sale, likely will be negatively affected if the real estate market remains weak, and therefore may result in an inabilitymaking us less likely to realize a full recovery in the event thatif a borrower defaults on a loan. Any additional non-performing assets, loan charge-offs, increases in the provision for loan losses or any inability by us to realize the full value of underlying collateral in the event of a loan default, could negatively affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations and the price of our securities.


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We continue to hold and acquire a significant amount of OREO properties, which could increase operating expenses and result in future losses to the Company.
During 2010, we have acquired a significant amount of real estate as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure that is listed on our balance sheet as other real estate owned (OREO). Large OREO balances have led to increased expenses as we have incurred costs to manage and dispose of these properties and, in certain cases, complete construction of structures prior to sale. We expect that our operating results in 2011 will continue to be adversely affected by expenses associated with OREO, including insurance and taxes, completion and repair costs, and valuation adjustments, as well as by the funding costs associated with assets that are tied up in OREO. In addition, any further decreases in market prices of real estate in our market areas may lead to additional OREO write downs, with a corresponding expense in our income statement. We evaluate OREO property values periodically and write down the carrying value of the properties if and when the results of our evaluations require it.

Our profitability depends significantly on local economic conditions.


Because most of our business activities are conducted in central Kentucky and most of our credit exposure is in that region, we are at risk from adverse economic or business developments affecting this area, including declining regional and local business and employment activity, a downturn in real estate values and agricultural activities and natural disasters. To the extent the central Kentucky economy remains weak, the rates of delinquencies, foreclosures, bankruptcies and losses in our loan portfolio will likely increase. Moreover, the value of real estate or other collateral that secures our loans could be adversely affected by the economic downturn or a localized natural disaster. The economic downturn has had a negative impact on our financial results and may continue to have a negative impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects.

Our small


If we experience greater credit losses than anticipated, our earnings may be adversely affected.

As a lender, we are exposed to medium-sized business target marketthe risk that our customers will be unable to repay their loans according to their terms and that any collateral securing the payment of their loans may have fewer resourcesnot be sufficient to weather the downturnassure repayment. Credit losses are inherent in the economy.

Our strategy includes lending to smallbusiness of making loans and medium-sized businesses and other commercial enterprises. Small and medium-sized businesses frequently have smaller market shares than their competitors, may be more vulnerable to economic downturns, often need substantial additional capital to expand or compete and may experience substantial variations in operating results, any of which may impair a borrower’s ability to repay a loan. In addition, the success of a small or medium-sized business often depends on the management talents and efforts of one or two persons or a small group of persons, and the death, disability or resignation of one or more of these persons could have a material adverse impact on the business and its ability to repay our loan. A continued economic downturn could have a more pronounced negative impacteffect on our target market, which could cause usoperating results. Our credit risk with respect to incur substantialour real estate and construction loan portfolio will relate principally to the creditworthiness of borrowers and the value of the real estate serving as security for the repayment of loans. Our credit risk with respect to our commercial and consumer loan portfolio will relate principally to the general creditworthiness of businesses and individuals within our local markets.


We make various assumptions and judgments about the collectability of our loan portfolio and provide an allowance for estimated credit losses based on a number of factors. We believe that could materially harm our operating results.

allowance for credit losses is adequate. However, if our assumptions or judgments are wrong, our allowance for credit losses may not be sufficient to cover our actual credit losses. We may have to increase our allowance in the future in response to the request of one of our primary banking regulators, to adjust for changing conditions and assumptions, or as a result of any deterioration in the quality of our loan portfolio. The actual amount of future provisions for credit losses cannot be determined at this time and may vary from the amounts of past provisions.


Our profitability is vulnerable to fluctuations in interest rates.


Changes in interest rates could harm our financial condition or results of operations. Our results of operations depend substantially on net interest income, the difference between interest earned on interest-earning assets (such as investments and loans) and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities (such as deposits and borrowings). Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary policies and domestic and international economic and political conditions. Factors beyond our control, such as inflation, recession, unemployment and money supply may also affect interest rates. If our interest-earning assets mature or reprice more quickly than our interest-bearing liabilities in a given period as a result of decreasing interest rates, our net interest income may decrease. Likewise, our net interest income may decrease if interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice more quickly than interest-earning assets in a given period as a result of increasing interest rates.


Fixed-rate loans increase our exposure to interest rate risk in a rising rate environment because interest-bearing liabilities would be subject to repricing before assets become subject to repricing. Adjustable-rate loans decrease the risk associated with changes in interest rates but involve other risks, such as the inability of borrowers to make higher payments in an increasing interest rate environment. At the same time, for secured loans, the marketability of the underlying collateral may be adversely affected by higher interest rates. In a declining interest rate environment, there may be an increase in prepayments on loans as the borrowers refinance their loans at lower interest rates, which could reduce net interest income and harm our results of operations.


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If we cannot obtain adequate funding, we may not be able to meet the cash flow requirements of our depositors and borrowers, or meet the operating cash needs of the Company to fund corporate expansion or other activities.


Our liquidity policies and limits are established by the Board of Directors of PBI Bank, with operating limits set by the Asset Liability Committee (“ALCO”), based upon analyses of the ratio of loans to deposits and the percentage of assets funded with non-core or wholesale funding. The ALCO regularly monitors the overall liquidity position of PBI Bank and the Company to ensure that various alternative strategies exist to cover unanticipated events that could affect liquidity. Liquidity is the ability to meet cash flow needs on a timely basis at a reasonable cost. If our liquidity policies and strategies don’t work as well as intended, then we may be unable to make loans and to repay deposit liabilities as they become due or are demanded by customers. The ALCO follows established board approved policies and monitors guidelines to diversify our wholesale funding sources to avoid concentrations in any one-market source. Wholesale funding sources include Federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements, non-core brokered deposits, and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances that are collateralized with mortgage-related assets.


We maintain a portfolio of securities that can be used as a secondary source of liquidity. There are other available sources of liquidity, including the ability to acquire additional non-core brokered deposits, additional collateralized borrowings such as FHLB advances, the issuance of debt securities, and the issuance of preferred or common securities in public or private transactions. If we were unable to access any of these funding sources when needed, we might not be able to meet the needs of our customers, which could adversely impact our financial condition, our results of operations, cash flows and our level of regulatory-qualifying capital.


Our small to medium-sized business portfolio may have fewer resources to weather the downturn in the
economy.

Our portfolio includes loans to small and medium-sized businesses and other commercial enterprises.  Small and medium-sized businesses frequently have smaller market shares than their competitors, may be more vulnerable to economic downturns, often need substantial additional capital to expand or compete and may experience substantial variations in operating results, any of which may impair a borrower’s ability to repay a loan. In addition, the success of a small or medium-sized business often depends on the management talents and efforts of one or two persons or a small group of persons, and the death, disability or resignation of one or more of these persons could have a material adverse impact on the business and its ability to repay our loan. A continued economic downturn could have a more pronounced negative impact on our target market, which could cause us to incur substantial credit losses that could materially harm our operating results.

We may need to raise additional capital in the future, but that capital may not be available when needed or at all.


We may need to raise additional capital in the future to provide us with sufficient capital resources and liquidity to meet our commitments and business needs. Our ability to raise additional capital, if needed, will depend on, among other things, conditions in the capital markets at that time, which are outside of our control, and our financial performance. Capital may not be available to us on acceptable terms or at all. An inability to raise additional capital on acceptable terms when needed could have a materially adverse effect on our businesses, financial condition and results of operations.


There may be future sales or other dilution of our equity, which may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.


We are not restricted from issuing additional common stock, including securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for, or that represent the right to receive, common stock. The issuance of additional shares of common stock or the issuance of convertible securities would dilute the ownership interest of our existing common shareholders. The market price of our common stock could decline as a result of thissuch an offering as well as other sales of a large block of shares of our common stock or similar securities in the market after thissuch an offering, or the perception that such sales could occur.


Our issuance of securities to the U.S. Department of the Treasury may limit our ability to return capital to our shareholders and is dilutive to our common shares. In addition, the dividend rate increases substantially after five years if we cannotdo not redeem the shares by that time.


On November 21, 2008, as part of the Capital Purchase Program established under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (“EESA”), we sold $35 million of senior preferred stock to the U.S. Treasury. We also issued to the U.S. Treasury a warrant to purchase 299,829 shares of our common stock at $17.51 per share, subject to certain anti-dilution and other adjustments. The warrant is nowcurrently exercisable for 314,821330,561 shares at an exercise price of $16.68,$15.88, based on our 2009 and 2010 5% stock dividend paid on November 19, 2009.dividends. The terms of the transaction with the U.S. Treasury limit our ability to pay dividends and repurchase our shares. For three years after issuance or until the U.S. Treasury no longer holds any preferred shares, we will not be able to increase our dividends above the current quarterly amount nor repurchase any of our shares without the U.S. Treasury’s approval with limited exceptions, most significantly the repurchase of our common stock to offset share dilution from equity-based compensation awards. Also, we will not be able to pay any dividends at all unless we are current on our dividend payments on the preferred shares. These restrictions, as well as the dilutive impact of the warrant, may have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.


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Unless we are able to redeem the preferred stock during the first five years, the dividends on this capital will increase substantially at that point, from 5% (approximately $1.75 million annually) to 9% (approximately $3.15 million annually). Depending on market conditions and our financial performance at the time, this increase in dividends could significantly impact our capital, liquidity and liquidity.

earnings available to common shareholders.


The U.S. Treasury has the unilateral ability to change some of the restrictions imposed on us by virtue of our sale of securities to it.


Our agreement with the U.S. Treasury under which it purchased our senior preferred stock imposes restrictions on the conduct of our business, including restrictions related to our payment of dividends, repurchases of our stock and our executive compensation and corporate governance. The U.S. Treasury has the right under this agreement to unilaterally amend it to the extent required to comply with any future changes in federal statutes. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) amended provisions of EESA relating to compensation and governance as they affect companies that have participated in the CPP. In some cases, these amendments require action by the U.S. Treasury to implement them. These amendments could have an adverse impact on the conduct of our business, as could additional amendments in the future that impose further requirements or amend existing requirements.


Our chairman and our president and chief executive officer together have sufficient voting power to elect or remove our directors, to determine the vote on any matter that requires shareholder approval, and otherwise control our company. In exercising their voting power, they may act according to their own interests, which may be adverse to your interests.


As of December 31, 2009,2010, J. Chester Porter and Maria L. Bouvette beneficially owned approximately 5,768,3986,057,606 shares, or 65.7%51.1% of our outstanding common stock. Mr. Porter and Ms. Bouvette each have made testamentary arrangements that provide for the other to retain voting control of his or her common stock in the event of death. Accordingly, they will be able to exercise control over our business and affairs and will be able to determine the outcome of any matter submitted to a vote of our shareholders, including the election and removal of our entire board of directors, any amendment of our articles of incorporation (including any amendment that changes the rights of our common stock) and any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. Mr. Porter and Ms. Bouvette could take actions or make decisions in their self-interest that are opposed to your best interests. They could remove directors who take actions or make decisions they oppose but are favored by our other shareholders. They may be less receptive to the desires communicated by shareholders. Neither our articles of incorporation, our bylaws, nor Kentucky law requires the vote of more than a simple majority of our outstanding shares of common stock to approve a matter submitted for shareholder approval, subject to the general statutory requirement that any transaction in which one or more directors have a direct or indirect interest (other than as a shareholder) must be “fair” to the corporation. Mr. Porter and Ms. Bouvette have a level of concentrated control that could discourage others from initiating any potential merger, takeover or other change of control transaction that may otherwise give you the opportunity to realize a premium over the then-prevailing market price of our common stock. As a result, the market price of our common stock could be adversely affected.


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We are a “controlled company” within the meaning of the NASDAQ corporate governance rules because J. Chester Porter and Maria L. Bouvette together own more than 50% of our sole class of voting stock. As a controlled company, our controlling shareholders have greater power to make decisions in their own self-interest and against the interests of other shareholders, and investors and other shareholders will have fewer procedural and substantive protections against the exercise of this power.


A “controlled company” may elect not to comply with the following NASDAQ corporate governance rules, which require that:

a majority of its board of directors consists of “independent directors,” which the NASDAQ rules define as persons who are not either officers or employees of the company and have no relationships that, in the opinion of the board of directors, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out their responsibilities as directors;


decisions regarding the compensation paid to executive officers are made either by a compensation committee composed entirely of independent directors or by a majority of the independent directors;

·a majority of its board of directors consists of “independent directors,” which the NASDAQ rules define as persons who are not either officers or employees of the company and have no relationships that, in the opinion of the board of directors, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out their responsibilities as directors;

nominations for election to the board of directors are made either by a nominating committee composed entirely of independent directors with a written charter addressing the committee’s purpose and responsibilities or by a majority of the independent directors.

·decisions regarding the compensation paid to executive officers are made either by a compensation committee composed entirely of independent directors or by a majority of the independent directors; and

As a result of our controlled company status Mr. Porter, a non-independent director, serves on our nominating and governance committee. We expect Mr. Porter to continue to serve on our nominating and corporate governance committee for the foreseeable future.

·nominations for election to the board of directors are made either by a nominating committee composed entirely of independent directors with a written charter addressing the committee’s purpose and responsibilities or by a majority of the independent directors.

Although a majority of our directors are independent directors, they have all been selected by Mr. Porter and Ms. Bouvette, who together have the voting power to remove directors who oppose actions or decisions they favor. Mr. Porter and Ms. Bouvette also have the power to elect a majority of directors who are not independent directors. Our board may elect to dispense with the nominating and governance committee at any time without shareholder consent. Accordingly, our shareholders have fewer procedural and substantive protections than shareholders of companies subject to all of the NASDAQ corporate governance requirements.


If we are unable to manage our growth effectively, our operations could be negatively affected.


Financial institutions like us that have experience rapid growth face various risks and difficulties, including:

attracting funding to support additional growth;


maintaining asset quality;

·attracting funding to support additional growth;

attracting and retaining qualified management; and

·maintaining asset quality;

maintaining adequate regulatory capital.

·attracting and retaining qualified management; and

·maintaining adequate regulatory capital.

In addition, in order to manage our growth and maintain adequate information and reporting systems within our organization, we must identify, hire and retain additional qualified employees, particularly in the accounting and operational areas of our business.


If we do not manage our growth effectively, our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects could be negatively affected, and we may not be able to continue to implement our business strategy and successfully conduct our operations.


We may not be able to maintain our historical earnings trends if we are not able to continue to grow.


We have expanded our business through both organic growth and a number of strategic acquisitions. Our ability to continue our organic growth depends, in part, upon our ability to expand our market presence, successfully attract core deposits and identify attractive commercial lending opportunities. If we are not able to do this successfully, we may not be able to maintain our historical earnings trends.


Our ability to implement our strategy for continued growth also depends on our ability to continue to identify and integrate acquisition targets profitably. We may not be able to continue this trend, nor may future acquisitions always be profitable. In addition, increased regulatory scrutiny may limit the ability to make future acquisitions.  We also expect that competition for suitable acquisition candidates will be significant. We compete with other banks or financial service companies with similar acquisition strategies, many of which are larger and have greater financial and other resources than we do. We may not be able to successfully identify and acquire suitable acquisition targets on acceptable terms and conditions.


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Higher FDIC deposit insurance premiums and assessments could significantly increase our non-interest expense.


Our deposits are insured by the FDIC up to legal limits and, accordingly, we are subject to FDIC deposit insurance premiums increased significantly in 2009assessments. High levels of bank failures over the past three years and we expect to pay higher FDIC premiumsincreases in the future. Recent bank failuresstatutory deposit insurance limits have substantially depleted the insurance fund ofincreased resolution costs to the FDIC and reducedput pressure on the fund’s ratioDIF. In order to maintain a strong funding position and restore the reserve ratios of reserves to insured deposits. The FDIC adopted a revised risk-based deposit insurance assessment schedule on February 27, 2009, which raised deposit insurance premiums. On May 22, 2009,the DIF, the FDIC also implementedincreased assessment rates on insured institutions, charged a special assessment equal to five basis points of eachall insured depository institution’s assets minus Tier 1 capitalinstitutions as of June 30, 2009 but no more than ten basis points multiplied by the institution’s assessment base for the second quarterand required banks to prepay three years’ worth of 2009. As a result, PBI Bank paid a special assessment of $781,000 on September 30, 2009.

On November 12, 2009, the FDIC adopted a new rule which required insured institutions to prepaypremiums on December 30, 2009, an estimated quarterly risk-based2009. If there are additional financial institution failures, we may be required to pay even higher FDIC premiums than the recently increased levels, or the FDIC may charge additional special assessments. Further, the FDIC recently increased the DIF’s target reserve ratio to 2.0 percent of insured deposits following the Dodd-Frank Act’s elimination of the 1.5 percent cap on the DIF’s reserve ratio. Additional increases in our assessment forrate may be required in the 4th quarter of 2009future to achieve this targeted reserve ratio. These recent increases in deposit assessments and for all 2010, 2011, and 2012. On December 30, 2009, PBI Bank prepaid $7.9 millionany future increases, required prepayments or special assessments of FDIC insurance premiums may adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Additionally, pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, the FDIC must amend its regulations regarding assessment for federal deposit insurance to base such assessments on the next three years. See the “Supervision – PBI Bank – Deposit Insurance Assessment” section of Item 1. “Business.”

We participate in the FDIC’s Transaction Account Guarantee Program, or TAGP, for non-interest-bearing transaction deposit accounts. The TAGP is a componentaverage total consolidated assets of the FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program, or TLGP. Banks that participateinsured institution during the assessment period, less the average tangible equity of the institution during the assessment period. Currently, we are assessed only on deposit balances. The FDIC adopted a rule implementing this change, as well as adopting a revised risk-based assessment calculation in the TAGP paid the FDIC annualized fees of ten basis points on the amounts in such accounts above the amounts covered by FDIC deposit insurance through December 31, 2009.February 2011. The FDIC has established an extension periodalso proposed a rule tying assessment rates of FDIC-insured institutions to the institution’s employee compensation programs. The exact nature and cumulative effect of these recent changes are not yet known, but they are expected to increase the amount of premiums we must pay for the TAGP to run from January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010. During the extension period, the fees for participating banks will range from 15 to 25 basis points, depending on the risk category to which the bank is assigned for deposit insurance assessment purposes.

To the extent that assessments under the TAGP are insufficient to cover any lossFDIC insurance. Any such increase may adversely affect our business, financial condition or expenses arising from the TLGP, the FDIC is authorized to impose an emergency special assessment on all FDIC-insured depository institutions. The FDIC has authority to impose charges for the TLGP upon depository institution holding companies, as well. These charges would cause the premiums and TAGP assessments charged by the FDIC to increase. These actions could significantly increase our non-interest expense for the foreseeable future.

results of operations.

We are a holding company and depend on our subsidiaries for dividends and distributions.

We are a legal entity separate and distinct from our banking and other subsidiaries. Our principal source of cash flow, from which we fund any dividends paid to our shareholders, is dividends from PBI Bank. There are statutory and regulatory limitations on the payment of dividends by PBI Bank to us, as well as by us to our shareholders. Regulations of the Federal Reserve affect our ability to pay dividends and other distributions to our shareholders.  Regulations of the FDIC and the KDFI affect the ability of PBI Bank to pay dividends and other distributions to us, which requiresand PBI Bank has agreed to obtain the prior consent of those regulators.regulators before it can pay dividends to us. See the “Supervision-Porter Bancorp-Dividends” section of Item 1. “Business” and the “Dividends” section of Item 5. “Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

We may not pay dividends on your common stock and we have agreed with the Federal Reserve to obtain its written consent before declaring or paying any future dividends.
Holders of shares of our common stock are only entitled to receive such dividends as our board of directors may declare from funds legally available for such payments. Although we have historically declared cash dividends on our common stock, we are not required to do so and may reduce or eliminate our common stock dividend in the future. This could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.  Also, participation in the CPP limits our ability to increase our dividend or to repurchase our common stock for so long as any securities issued under such program remain outstanding, as discussed in greater detail in the “Dividends” section of Item 5. “Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We have reduced our quarterly dividend to $0.01 per share. There can be no assurance that we will pay dividends to our shareholders in the future, or if dividends are paid, that we will increase our dividend to historical levels or otherwise. Our ability to pay dividends to our shareholders is not only subject to limitations imposed by the terms of the CPP, but also by limitations and guidance issued by the Federal Reserve.  For example, under Federal Reserve guidance, bank holding companies generally are advised to consult in advance with the Federal Reserve before declaring dividends, and to strongly consider reducing, deferring or eliminating dividends, in certain situations, such as when declaring or paying a dividend that would exceed earnings for the fiscal quarter for which the dividend is being paid, or when declaring or paying a dividend that could result in a material adverse change to the organization's capital structure. In addition, Porter Bancorp has agreed with the Federal Reserve to obtain its written consent prior to declaring or paying any future dividends.

We face strong competition from other financial institutions and financial service companies, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

We compete with other financial institutions in attracting deposits and making loans. Our competition in attracting deposits comes principally from other commercial banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, money market funds and other mutual funds. Our competition in making loans comes principally from other commercial banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, mortgage banking firms and consumer finance companies. In addition, competition for business in the Louisville metropolitan area has grown in recent years as changes in banking law have allowed several banks to enter the market by establishing new branches. Likewise, competition is increasing in the other growing markets we have targeted, which may adversely affect our ability to execute our plans for expansion. Moreover, our advantage from having operated a nationally recognized online banking division since 1999 may diminish, as nearly all of our competitors now offer online banking and may become more successful in attracting online business over time as they become more experienced.


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Competition in the banking industry may also limit our ability to attract and retain banking clients. We maintain smaller staffs of associates and have fewer financial and other resources than larger institutions with which we compete. Financial institutions that have far greater resources and greater efficiencies than we do may have several marketplace advantages resulting from their ability to:

offer higher interest rates on deposits and lower interest rates on loans than we can;


offer a broader range of services than we do;

·offer higher interest rates on deposits and lower interest rates on loans than we can;

maintain more branch locations than we do; and

·offer a broader range of services than we do;

mount extensive promotional and advertising campaigns.

·maintain more branch locations than we do; and

·mount extensive promotional and advertising campaigns.

In addition, banks and other financial institutions with larger capitalization and other financial intermediaries may not be subject to the same regulatory restrictions as we are and may have larger lending limits than we do. Some of our current commercial banking clients may seek alternative banking sources as they develop needs for credit facilities larger than we can accommodate. If we are unable to attract and retain customers, we may not be able to maintain growth and our results of operations and financial condition may otherwise be negatively impacted.


We depend on our senior management team, and the unexpected loss of one or more of our senior executives could impair our relationship with customers and adversely affect our business and financial results.

Our future success significantly depends on the continued services and performance of our key management personnel, particularly J. Chester Porter, chairman of the board, Maria L. Bouvette, president and chief executive officer, and David B. Pierce, chief financial officer. We do not have employment agreements with any of our senior executives. Our future performance will depend on our ability to motivate and retain these and other key officers. The loss of the services of members of our senior management or other key officers or the inability to attract additional qualified personnel as needed could materially harm our business.

Our reported financial results depend on management’s selection of accounting methods and certain assumptions and estimates.
Our accounting policies and assumptions are fundamental to our reported financial condition and results of operations. Our management must exercise judgment in selecting and applying many of these accounting policies and methods so they comply with generally accepted accounting principles and reflect management’s judgment of the most appropriate manner to report our financial condition and results. In some cases, management must select the accounting policy or method to apply from two or more alternatives, any of which may be reasonable under the circumstances, yet may result in our reporting materially different results than would have been reported under a different alternative.
Certain accounting policies are critical to presenting our reported financial condition and results. They require management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments about matters that are uncertain. Materially different amounts could be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions or estimates. These critical accounting policies include: the allowance for credit losses; intangible assets; mortgage servicing rights; and income taxes. Because of the uncertainty of estimates involved in these matters, we may be required to do one or more of the following: significantly increase the allowance for credit losses and/or sustain credit losses that are significantly higher than the reserve provided; recognize significant impairment on our goodwill, other intangible assets and deferred tax asset balances; or significantly increase our accrued income taxes.
The value of our goodwill and other intangible assets may decline in the future.
A significant decline in our expected future cash flows, a significant adverse change in the business climate, slower growth rates or a significant and sustained decline in the price of our common stock, any or all of which could be materially impacted by many of the risk factors discussed herein, may necessitate our taking charges in the future related to the impairment of our goodwill. Future regulatory actions could also have a material impact on assessments of goodwill for impairment. We test goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives for impairment at least annually and more frequently if circumstances indicate their value may not be recoverable. If we were to conclude that a future write-down of our goodwill and other intangible assets is necessary, we would record the appropriate charge, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
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While management continually monitors and improves our system of internal controls, data processing systems, and corporate wide processes and procedures, we may suffer losses from operational risk in the future.

Management maintains internal operational controls and we have invested in technology to help us process large volumes of transactions. However, we may not be able to continue processing at the same or higher levels of transactions. If our systems of internal controls should fail to work as expected, if our systems were to be used in an unauthorized manner, or if employees were to subvert the system of internal controls, significant losses could occur.


We process large volumes of transactions on a daily basis and are exposed to numerous types of operationoperational risk, which could cause us to incur substantial losses. Operational risk resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, and systems includes the risk of fraud by employees or persons outside of our company, the execution of unauthorized transactions by employees, errors relating to transaction processing and systems, and breaches of the internal control system and compliance requirements. This risk of loss also includes potential legal actions that could arise as a result of the operational deficiency or as a result of noncompliance with applicable regulatory standards.


We establish and maintain systems of internal operational controls that provide management with timely and accurate information about our level of operational risk. While not foolproof, these systems have been designed to manage operational risk at appropriate, cost effective levels. We have also established procedures that are designed to ensure that policies relating to conduct, ethics and business practices are followed. Nevertheless, we experience loss from operational risk from time to time, including the effects of operational errors, and these losses may be substantial.


We operate in a highly regulated environment and, as a result, are subject to extensive regulation and supervision that could adversely affect our financial performance and our ability to implement our growth and operating strategies.

We are subject to examination, supervision and comprehensive regulation by federal and state regulatory agencies, which is described under “Item 1 - Business—Supervision and Regulation.” Regulatory oversight of banks is primarily intended to protect depositors, the federal deposit insurance funds, and the banking system as a whole, not our shareholders. Compliance with these regulations is costly and may make it more difficult to operate profitably.


Federal and state banking laws and regulations govern numerous matters including the payment of dividends, the acquisition of other banks and the establishment of new banking offices. We must also meet specific regulatory capital requirements. Our failure to comply with these laws, regulations and policies or to maintain our capital requirements could affect our ability to pay dividends on common stock, our ability to grow through the development of new offices and our ability to make acquisitions. These limitations may prevent us from successfully implementing our growth and operating strategies.


In addition, the laws and regulations applicable to banks could change at any time, which could significantly impact our business and profitability. For example, new legislation or regulation could limit the manner in which we may conduct our business, including our ability to attract deposits and make loans. Events that may not have a direct impact on us, such as the bankruptcy or insolvency of a prominent U.S. corporation, can cause legislators and banking regulators and other agencies such as the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the SEC, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and various taxing authorities to respond by adopting and or proposing substantive revisions to laws, regulations, rules, standards, policies and interpretations. The nature, extent, and timing of the adoption of significant new laws and regulations, or changes in or repeal of existing laws and regulations may have a material impact on our business and results of operations. Changes in regulation may cause us to devote substantial additional financial resources and management time to compliance, which may negatively affect our operating results.


Changes in banking laws could have a material adverse effect on us.

We are subject to changes in federal and state laws as well as changes in banking and credit regulations, and governmental economic and monetary policies. We cannot predict whether any of these changes may adversely and materially affect us. The current regulatory environment for financial institutions entails significant potential increases in compliance requirements and associated costs. Federal and state banking regulators also possess broad powers to take supervisory actions as they deem appropriate. These supervisory actions may result in higher capital requirements, higher insurance premiums and limitations on our activities that could have a material adverse effect on our business and profitability.

Legislative and regulatory actions taken now or in the future to address the current liquidity and credit crisis in the financial industry may significantly affect our financial condition, results of operation, liquidity or stock price.

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Recent events inlegislation regarding the financial services industry and, more generally,may have a significant adverse effect on our operations.
The Dodd-Frank Act was signed into law on July 21, 2010. The Dodd-Frank Act will implement significant changes to the U.S. financial system, including among others:

·new requirements on banking, derivative and investment activities, including the repeal of the prohibition on the payment of interest on business demand accounts, debit card interchange fee requirements, and the “Volcker Rule,” which restricts the sponsorship, or the acquisition or retention of ownership interests, in private equity funds;

·the creation of a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with supervisory authority, including the power to conduct examinations and take enforcement actions with respect to financial institutions with assets of $10 billion or more;
·the creation of a Financial Stability Oversight Council with authority to identify institutions and practices that might pose a systemic risk;

·provisions affecting corporate governance and executive compensation of all companies subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;
·a provision that would broaden the base for FDIC insurance assessments; and
·a provision that would require bank regulators to set minimum capital levels for bank holding companies that are as strong as those required for their insured depository subsidiaries, subject to a grandfather clause for holding companies with less than $15 billion in assets as of December 31, 2009.
Many provisions in the financial marketsDodd-Frank Act remain subject to regulatory rule-making and implementation, the economy, have ledeffects of which are not yet known. As a result, it is difficult to various proposals for changes ingauge the regulationultimate impact of certain provisions of the financial services industry. Earlier in 2009, legislation proposing significant structural reformsDodd-Frank Act because the implementation of many concepts is left to regulatory agencies. For example, the financial services industry was introduced inCFPB is given the U.S. Congress. Among other things,power to adopt new regulations to protect consumers and is given control over existing consumer protection regulations adopted by federal banking regulators.
The provisions of the legislation proposes the establishment of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, which would have broad authorityDodd-Frank Act and any rules adopted to regulate providers of credit, savings, payment and other consumer financial products and services. Additionalimplement those provisions as well as any additional legislative proposals include the Federal Reserve’s proposed guidance on incentive compensation policies at banking organizations and the FDIC’s proposed rules tying employee compensation to assessments for deposit insurance. Proposals have also been introduced to limit a lender’s ability to foreclose on mortgages or make such foreclosures less economically viable, including by allowing Chapter 13 bankruptcy plans to “cram down” the value of certain mortgages on a consumer’s principal residence to its market value and/or reset interest rates and monthly payments to permit defaulting debtors to remain in their home.

While there can be no assurance that any or all of these regulatory or legislative changes will ultimately be adopted, any such changes, if enacted or adopted, may impact the profitability of our business activities and costs of operations, require that we change certain of our business practices, materially affect our business model or affect retention of key personnel, require us to raise additional regulatory capital, including additional Tier 1 capital, and could expose us to additional costs (including increased compliance costs). These and other changes may also require us to invest significant management attention and resources to make any necessary changes and could therefore alsomay adversely affect our ability to conduct our business and operations.

as previously conducted or our results of operations or financial condition.


As a result of our participation in the TARP Capital Purchase Program, we are subject to significant restrictions on compensation payable to our executive officers and other key employees.


Our ability to attract and retain key officers and employees may be further impacted by legislation and regulation affecting the financial services industry. As noted above, in early 2009, the ARRA was signed into law. The ARRA, through the implementing regulations of the U.S. Treasury, significantly expanded the executive compensation restrictions originally imposed on TARPCPP participants. Among other things, these restrictions limitimpose limits on our ability to pay bonuses and other incentive compensation and to make severance payments. These restrictions will continue to apply to us for as long as the preferred stock we issued pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program remains outstanding. These restrictions may negatively affect our ability to compete with financial institutions that are not subject to the same limitations.

Item 1B.

Not applicable.

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Item 2.

PBI Bank has 18 full-service banking offices. The following table shows the location, square footage and ownership of each property. We believe that each of these locations is adequately insured.  Data processing and support operations are located in the Main office in Louisville and the Glasgow office building on Columbia Avenue.  Trust services and operations are located in the Campbell Lane office in Bowling Green.

Markets

 Square Footage Owned/Leased

Markets

Square FootageOwned/Leased
Louisville/Jefferson, Bullitt and Henry Counties

  

Main Office: 2500 Eastpoint Parkway, Louisville

 30,000 Owned

Eminence Office: 645 Elm Street, Eminence

 1,500 Owned

Hillview Office: 11998 Preston Highway, Hillview

 3,500 Owned

Pleasureville Office: 5440 Castle Highway, Pleasureville

 10,000 Owned

Shepherdsville Office: 340 South Buckman Street, Shepherdsville

 10,000 Owned

Conestoga Office: 155 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville

 3,900 Owned

Lexington/Fayette County

  

Lexington/Fayette County

Lexington Office: 2424 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 100, Lexington

 8,500 Leased

South Central Kentucky

  

Brownsville Office: 113 East Main, Brownsville

 8,500 Owned

Greensburg Office: 202-04 North Main Street, Greensburg

 11,000 Owned

Horse Cave Office: 210 East Main Street, Horse Cave

 5,000 Owned

Morgantown Office: 112 West Logan Street, Morgantown

 7,500 Owned

Munfordville Office: 949 South Dixie Highway, Munfordville

 9,000 Owned

Northside Office: 1300 North Main Street, Beaver Dam

 3,200 Owned

Wal-Mart Office: 1701 North Main Street, Beaver Dam

 500 Leased

Owensboro/Davies County

  

Owensboro/Davies County

Owensboro Office: 1819 Frederica Street, Owensboro

 3,000 Owned

Southern Kentucky

  

Southern Kentucky

Fairview Office: 1042 Fairview Avenue, Bowling Green

 3,300 Leased

Campbell Lane Office: 751 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green

 7,500 Owned

Glasgow Office: 1006 West Main Street, Glasgow

 12,000 Owned

Other Properties

  

Other Properties

Office Building: 701 Columbia Avenue, Glasgow

 19,000 Owned

Canmer Office: 2708 North Jackson Highway, Canmer

 5,000 Owned

Item 3.

In the normal course of operations, we are defendants in various legal proceedings. In the opinion of management, there is no proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of our management, threatened litigation in which an adverse decision could result in a material adverse change in our business or consolidated financial position.

Item 4.

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PART II

Item 5.

Market Information

Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol “PBIB”.  The following table presents the high and low sales prices for our common stock reported on the NASDAQ Global Market for the periods indicated.  All per share data hasMarket prices and dividends paid have been restated to reflect stock dividends.

   2009
   Market Value  Dividend

Quarter Ended

  High  Low   

Fourth Quarter

  $16.65  $13.61  $0.20

Third Quarter

   17.24   13.92   0.20

Second Quarter

   14.91   11.19   0.20

First Quarter

   15.11   9.29   0.20

   2008
   Market Value  Dividend

Quarter Ended

  High  Low   

Fourth Quarter

  $17.91  $13.97  $0.20

Third Quarter

   17.84   13.33   0.19

Second Quarter

   16.87   13.62   0.19

First Quarter

   18.12   15.52   0.19


  2010 
  Market Value    
Quarter Ended High  Low  Dividend 
Fourth Quarter $10.89  $9.94  $0.01 
Third Quarter  11.63   9.05   0.10 
Second Quarter  14.02   12.02   0.19 
First Quarter  14.30   10.21   0.19 

  2009 
  Market Value    
Quarter Ended High  Low  Dividend 
Fourth Quarter $15.86  $12.96  $0.19 
Third Quarter  16.42   13.26   0.19 
Second Quarter  14.20   10.65   0.19 
First Quarter  14.39   8.85   0.19 
As of December 31, 2009,2010, we had approximately 9981,171 shareholders, including 208361 shareholders of record and approximately 790810 beneficial owners whose shares are held in “street” name by securities broker-dealers or other nominees.

 
  *   $100 invested on 9/22/06 in stock or 8/31/06 in index, including reinvestment of dividends.  Fiscal year ending December 31.

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Dividends

Shareholders of a Kentucky corporation are entitled to receive such dividends and other distributions when, as and if declared from time to time by the board of directors out of funds legally available for distributions to shareholders. Any future determination relating to the payment of dividends will be made at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on a number of factors, including our future earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, future prospects and other factors that our board of directors may deem relevant. Also, Porter Bancorp is a bank holding company, and its ability to declare and pay dividends depends on certain federal regulatory considerations, including the guidelines of the Federal Reserve regarding capital adequacy and dividends.

Porter Bancorp has agreed with the Federal Reserve to obtain its written consent prior to declaring or paying any future dividends.

As a bank holding company, our principal source of revenue is the dividends that may be declared from time to time by PBI Bank out of funds legally available for payment of dividends. PBI Bank must obtain the prior written consent of its primary regulators prior to declaring or paying any future dividends.  In addition to this current restriction, various banking laws applicable to PBI Bank limit its payment of dividends to us. A Kentucky chartered bank may declare a dividend of an amount of the bank’s net profits as the board deems appropriate. The approval of the KDFI is required if the total of all dividends declared by the bank in any calendar year exceeds the total of its net profits for that year combined with its retained net profits for the preceding two years, less any required transfers to surplus or a fund for the retirement of preferred stock or debt. On July 1, 2008, PBI Bank sold a $9 million subordinated capital note to Silverton Bank, N.A., which has been assumed by the FDIC as receiver for Silverton Bank, N.A.  The capital note provides that if PBI Bank is in default under the terms of the capital note, PBI Bank would be prohibited from paying dividends on its common stock.

On November 21, 2008, we sold $35 million of senior preferred stock to the U.S. Treasury pursuant to the CPP.  The terms of the transaction with the U.S. Treasury limit our ability to pay dividends. For three years after issuance or until the U.S. Treasury no longer holds any preferred shares, we will not be able to increase our dividends above the current quarterly dividend level at the time of $0.20 per common sharethe transaction without the U.S. Treasury’s approval with limited exceptions, most significantly the repurchase of our common stock to offset share dilution from equity-based compensation awards. Also, we will not be able to pay any dividends at all unless we are current on our dividend payments on the preferred shares.

In addition, we have issued an aggregate of approximately $25.0 million in our junior subordinated debentures to our subsidiary trusts. We pay interest on the debentures, which is used by the trusts to pay distributions on the trust preferred securities issued by them. The indenture governing the issuance of each of these debentures provides that if we fail to make an interest payment on the debentures, we would be prohibited from paying dividends on our common stock until all debenture interest payments are current. Accordingly, if we are unable to pay interest on these debentures, we will be contractually restricted from paying dividends on our common stock.

Purchases

Purchase of Equity Securities by Issuer

In December 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the repurchase of shares of Porter Bancorp’s common stock in an amount not to exceed $3 million, exclusive of any fees or commissions. As of December 31, 2009, Porter Bancorp had approximately $2.5 million remaining to purchase shares under the current stock repurchase program. The program authorizes Porter Bancorp to repurchase shares from time to time in open market transactions or privately negotiated transactions at its discretion, subject to market conditions and other factors. 

The Company did not repurchase any shares in the fourth quarter of 2009. The terms of the $35 million senior preferred stock transaction with the U.S. Treasury limit our ability repurchase shares of common stock until after November 21, 2011, unless the preferred shares sold to the U.S. Treasury have been redeemed in whole or transferred to an unaffiliated third party.

2010.

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Item 6.

The following table summarizes our selected historical consolidated financial data from 20052006 to 2009.2010. You should read this information in conjunction with Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” Since 2004, we have combined several banks and bank holding companies in which we or our principal shareholders have held a controlling interest. Our company and its surviving bank subsidiary also terminated their elections to be subchapter S corporations as a result of this reorganization, which was completed effective December 31, 2005. Under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), entities that are more than 50% owned by another person or entity are generally consolidated for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, for all periods presented, all of the assets and liabilities of our former subsidiaries, regardless of our previous percentage of ownership in these entities, are included in our consolidated balance sheet. Our consolidated net income, however, includes our subsidiaries’ net income only to the extent of our previous ownership percentage. In addition, financial data as of dates before and for periods ended through December 31, 2005 have been derived from both S corporations and C corporations within our consolidated group. Beginning on December 31, 2005, and for all subsequent periods, our financial data will reflect that our consolidated group consists entirely of C corporations.

Selected Consolidated Financial Data

   As of and for the Years Ended December 31,

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

  2009  2008  2007  2006  2005

Income Statement Data:

          

Interest income

  $94,466  $100,107  $91,800  $72,863  $62,054

Interest expense

   40,412   52,881   49,404   35,622   25,665
                    

Net interest income

   54,054   47,226   42,396   37,241   36,389

Provision for loan losses

   14,200   5,400   4,025   1,405   3,645

Non-interest income

   7,094   6,868   5,556   5,196   5,433

Non-interest expense

   30,456   27,757   22,474   19,785   20,047
                    

Income before minority interest and taxes

   16,492   20,937   21,453   21,247   18,130

Minority interest in net income of consolidated subsidiaries

   —     —     —     —     1,314
                    

Income before income taxes

   16,492   20,937   21,453   21,247   16,816

Income tax expense

   5,424   6,927   7,224   6,908   2,201
                    

Net income

   11,068   14,010   14,229   14,339   14,615

Less:

          

Dividends on preferred stock

   1,750   194   —     —     —  

Accretion on preferred stock

   176   20   —     —     —  
                    

Net income available to common

  $9,142  $13,796  $14,229  $14,339  $14,615
                    

Common Share Data (1):

          

Basic and diluted earnings per common share

  $1.05  $1.59  $1.68  $1.94  $2.26

Cash dividends declared per common share

   0.80   0.77   0.74   0.73   1.52

Book value per common share

   15.34   14.85   14.07   12.89   10.30

Tangible book value per common share

   12.01   11.74   11.61   11.29   8.45

Balance Sheet Data (at period end):

          

Total assets

  $1,835,090  $1,647,857  $1,456,020  $1,051,006  $991,481

Debt obligations:

          

FHLB advances

   82,980   142,776   121,767   47,562   63,563

Junior subordinated debentures

   25,000   25,000   25,000   25,000   25,000

Subordinated capital note

   9,000   9,000   —     —     —  

Notes payable

   —     —     —     —     9,600

Average Balance Data:

          

Average assets

  $1,714,131  $1,572,599  $1,221,649  $995,018  $942,733

Average loans

   1,371,034   1,324,658   1,019,628   814,202   776,207

Average deposits

   1,385,572   1,250,614   997,287   810,419   771,677

Average FHLB advances

   106,259   138,954   69,276   57,847   54,342

Average junior subordinated debentures

   25,000   25,000   25,000   25,000   25,000

Average subordinated capital note

   9,000   4,525   —     —     —  

Average notes payable

   —     —     14   7,329   100

Average stockholders’ equity

   168,752   131,706   114,797   83,428   68,922

  As of and for the Years Ended December 31, 
(Dollars in thousands except per share data) 2010  2009  2008  2007  2006 
Income Statement Data:               
Interest income
 $86,407  $94,466  $100,107  $91,800  $72,863 
Interest expense
  28,841   40,412   52,881   49,404   35,622 
Net interest income
  57,566   54,054   47,226   42,396   37,241 
Provision for loan losses
  30,100   14,200   5,400   4,025   1,405 
Non-interest income
  11,582   7,094   6,868   5,556   5,196 
Non-interest expense
  46,478   30,456   27,757   22,474   19,785 
Income (loss) before income taxes
  (7,430)  16,492   20,937   21,453   21,247 
Income tax expense (benefit)
  (3,046)  5,424   6,927   7,224   6,908 
Net income (loss)
  (4,384)  11,068   14,010   14,229   14,339 
Less:                    
  Dividends on preferred stock
  1,810   1,750   194       
  Accretion on Series A preferred stock
  177   176   20       
  Earnings allocated to participating securities
  (184)  97   94       
Net income (loss) available to common
 $(6,187) $9,045  $13,702  $14,229  $14,339 
                     
Common Share Data (1):                    
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
 $(0.60) $1.00  $1.51  $1.60  $1.85 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
 $(0.60)  1.00   1.51   1.60   1.85 
Cash dividends declared per common share
  0.49   0.76   0.73   0.70   0.70 
Book value per common share
  12.76   14.61   14.14   13.40   12.28 
Tangible book value per common share
  10.33   11.44   11.18   11.06   10.75 
                     
Balance Sheet Data (at period end):                    
Total assets
 $1,723,952  $1,835,090  $1,647,857  $1,456,020  $1,051,006 
Debt obligations:                    
FHLB advances
  15,022   82,980   142,776   121,767   47,562 
Junior subordinated debentures
  25,000   25,000   25,000   25,000   25,000 
Subordinated capital note
  8,550   9,000   9,000       
                     
Average Balance Data:                    
Average assets
 $1,747,648  $1,714,131  $1,572,599  $1,221,649  $995,018 
Average loans
  1,353,295   1,371,034   1,324,658   1,019,628   814,202 
Average deposits
  1,459,041   1,385,572   1,250,614   997,287   810,419 
Average FHLB advances
  47,800   106,259   138,954   69,276   57,847 
Average junior subordinated debentures
  25,000   25,000   25,000   25,000   25,000 
Average subordinated capital note
  8,941   9,000   4,525       
Average notes payable
           14   7,329 
Average stockholders’ equity
  188,015   168,752   131,706   114,797   83,428 
(1)Common share data has been adjusted to reflect a 5% stock dividend effective December 14, 2010, November 19, 2009 and November 10, 2008.

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(2)Efficiency ratio is computed by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income excluding gains (losses) on sales of securities.

Item 7.

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations analyzes the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Porter Bancorp Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, PBI Bank. Porter Bancorp, Inc. is a Louisville, Kentucky-based bank holding company which operates 18 full-service banking offices in twelve counties through its wholly-owned subsidiary, PBI Bank. Our markets include metropolitan Louisville in Jefferson County and the surrounding counties of Henry and Bullitt, and extend south along the Interstate 65 corridor to Tennessee. We serve south central Kentucky and southern Kentucky from banking offices in Butler, Green, Hart, Edmonson, Barren, Warren, Ohio, and Daviess Counties. We also have an office in Lexington, Kentucky, the second largest city in Kentucky.  Our markets have experienced annual positive deposit growth rates in recent years with the trend expected to continue for the next few years. The Bank is both a traditional community bank with a wide range of commercial and personal banking products and an innovative online bank which delivers competitive deposit products and services through an on-line banking division operating under the name of Ascencia.

We focus

Historically, we have focused on commercial and commercial real estate lending, both in markets where we have banking offices and other growing markets in our region. Commercial, commercial real estate and real estate construction loans accounted for 65.8%62.7% of our total loan portfolio as of December 31, 2009,2010, and 67.9%65.8% as of December 31, 2008, and contributed significantly to our earnings.2009. Commercial lending generally produces higher yields than residential lending, but involves greater risk and requires more rigorous underwriting standards and credit quality monitoring.

Overview

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and other schedules presented elsewhere in the report.


For the year ended December 31, 2009,2010, we reported a net incomeloss of $11.1$4.4 million compared to net income of $14.0$11.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. Basic2009.  After deductions for dividends on preferred stock, accretion on preferred stock, and diluted earnings perallocated to participating securities, the net loss available to common share were $1.05shareholders was $6.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2009,2010, compared to $1.59net income available to common shareholders of $9.1 million for 2008. While we are pleasedthe year ended December 31, 2009. Basic and diluted loss per common share were $(0.60) for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to report profitable resultsearnings per common share of $1.00 for 2009, we remain challenged by the overall economic environment and credit trends2009. The decline in our loan portfolio.financial performance in 2010 was due to the continued weakness in the real estate market and its effects on values of collateral securing our loans and other real estate owned, as well as on some customers’ ability to repay their loans.  As a result of these trends we charged off a high level of construction and land development loans and wrote down other real estate owned (OREO) to reflect lower appraisal values.  Non-performing loans climbed to 6.0%were 4.63% of total loans and nonperforming assets stand at 5.42%7.43% of total assets at December 31, 2009.2010.  We remain diligent in the management of our portfolio and are striving to improve credit quality by working throughout our markets with our clients to balance selective new customer acquisition, customer service for our existing clients and prudent risk management.

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Significant developments for the year ended December 31, 20092010 were:

Loans grew 4.7% to $1.41 billion compared to $1.35 billion at December 31, 2008.

Total assets increased 11.4% to $1.8 billion since the 2008 year-end.

§Loans decreased 7.8% to $1.30 billion compared to $1.41 billion at December 31, 2009.

Deposits grew 18.7% to $1.5 billion compared with $1.3 billion at December 31, 2008.

Our efficiency ratio improved to 50.1% for 2009 compared with 50.7% for 2008 and continued to outperform our peer group.

§Total assets decreased 6.1% to $1.7 billion since the 2009 year-end.

Net interest margin increased to 3.33% for 2009 compared to 3.20% for 2009 as a result of increased average earning assets and decreased cost of funds.

Provision for loan losses increased $8.8 million in comparison to 2008 as the result of loan growth, an increase in non-performing loans, and increased net loan charge-offs of $7.5 million, or 0.54% of average loans for 2009, compared with $3.5 million, or 0.27% of average loans for 2008.

§Deposits declined 4.1% to $1.47 billion compared with $1.53 billion at December 31, 2009.

Porter Bancorp’s stock was added to the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes effective June 29, 2009.

§Our capital ratios were strengthened during 2010 with capital raises of approximately $32 million. At December 31, 2010, our total risk-based capital ratio rose to 16.3% from 13.8% at December 31, 2009, well above the 10.0% requirement for a well-capitalized institution.
§Our efficiency ratio was 72.0% for 2010 compared with 50.1% for 2009.
§Net interest margin increased to 3.59% for 2010 compared to 3.33% for 2009 as a result of lower average cost of funds.
§Non-performing assets increased from $99.5 million at December 31, 2009, to $128 million at December 31, 2010. The bulk of our non-performing assets are the result of weakness in our construction and land development portfolio. We have made solid progress in reducing our exposure to higher risk construction and land development loans. Since year-end 2008, our construction and land development loans have been reduced by 46.3% and represented only 15.3% of our loan portfolio at year-end 2010. We also continue to be diligent in moving non-performing loans through the system of collection or foreclosure.
§Provision for loan losses increased $15.9 million in 2010 compared to 2009 as the result of an increase in non-performing loans, and an increase in net loan charge-offs of $22.2 million, or 1.64% of average loans for 2010, compared with $7.5 million, or 0.54% of average loans for 2009.
§Other real estate owned (OREO) expenses increased to $16.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2009.  This increase was primarily attributable to $14.1 million in fair value write-downs tied to declining real estate values reflected in new appraisals, as well as the ongoing carrying and maintenance costs for the OREO portfolio.
These items are discussed in further detail throughout this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” Section.

On October 1, 2007, we completed the acquisition of Ohio County Bancshares, and its wholly owned subsidiary Kentucky Trust Bank. The aggregate purchase price was $12 million paid in cash and stock. We acquired $120.1 million in assets and $94.5 million in deposits and recorded $5.3 million in goodwill and $3.0 million in core deposit intangibles. This acquisition established our presence in Ohio and Daviess counties and improved our market position in Warren County.

On February 1, 2008, we completed the acquisition of Paramount Bank in Lexington, Kentucky, in a $5 million all cash transaction. We acquired $75 million in assets and $76 million in deposits and recorded goodwill of $6.0 million and $631,000 in core deposit intangibles. This acquisition established our physical presence in Lexington, Kentucky, Fayette County, the second largest market in the state.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

Our accounting and reporting policies comply with GAAP and conform to general practices within the banking industry. We believe that of our significant accounting policies, the following may involve a higher degree of management assumptions and judgments that could result in materially different amounts to be reported if conditions or underlying circumstances were to change.

Allowance for Loan Losses – PBI Bank maintains an allowance for loan losses believed to be sufficient to absorb probable incurred credit losses existing in the loan portfolio, and the senior loan committeeboard of directors evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis. We evaluate the adequacy of the allowance using, among other things, historical loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of the underlying collateral and current economic conditions. While we evaluate the allowance for loan losses, in part, based on historical losses within each loan category, estimates for losses within the commercial real estate portfolio depend more on credit analysisconditions and recent payment performance.trends.  The allowance may be allocated for specific loans or loan categories, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off. The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired or loans otherwise classified as substandard or doubtful.impaired.  The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for currentenvironmental factors. The methodology for allocating the allowance for loan and lease losses takes into account our increase in commercial and consumer lending. We increase the amount of the allowance allocated to commercial loans and consumer loans in response to the growth of the commercial and consumer loan portfolios and management’s recognition of the higher risks and loan losses in these lending areas.  We develop allowance estimates based on actual loss experience adjusted for current economic conditions.conditions and trends. Allowance estimates are a prudent measurement of the risk in the loan portfolio which we apply to individual loans based on loan type. If the mix and amount of future charge-off percentages differ significantly from those assumptions used by management in making its determination, we may be required to materially increase our allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses, which could adversely affect our results.

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Other Real Estate Owned – Other real estate owned (OREO) is real estate acquired as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure.  It is classified as real estate owned until such time as it is sold.  When property is acquired as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, it is recorded at its fair market value less cost to sell.  Any write-down of the property at the time of acquisition is charged to the allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent reductions in fair value are recorded as non-interest expense.  To determine the fair value of OREO for smaller dollar single family homes, we consult with internal real estate sales staff and external realtors, investors, and appraisers.  If the internally evaluated market price is below our underlying investment in the property, appropriate write-downs are recorded.  For larger dollar commercial real estate properties, we obtain a new appraisal of the subject property in connection with the transfer to other real estate owned.  In some of these circumstances, an appraisal is in process at quarter end and we must make our best estimate of the fair value of the underlying collateral based on our internal evaluation of the property, review of the most recent appraisal, and discussions with the currently engaged appraiser.  We do not obtain updated appraisals on a quarterly basis after the receipt of the initial appraisal.  Rather, we internally review the fair value of the other real estate owned in our portfolio on a quarterly basis to determine if a new appraisal is warranted based on the specific circumstances of each property.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets – We test goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives for impairment at least annually and more frequently if circumstances indicate their value may not be recoverable. We test goodwill for impairment by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit to the book value of the reporting unit. If the fair value, net of goodwill, exceeds book value, then goodwill is not considered to be impaired. We assessed goodwill for impairment during the fourth quarter of 2010 with the assistance of an independent valuation professional by applying a series of fair-value-based tests.  While step 1 of the evaluation indicated potential impairment, the detailed step 2 test concluded that our goodwill was not impaired.  Under prevailing accounting standards, different conditions, assumptions, or changes in expected cash flows and profitability could have a material adverse effect on the outcome of the impairment evaluation.

Intangible assets that are not amortized will beare tested for impairment at least annually by comparing the fair values of those assets to their carrying values. Other identifiable intangible assets that are subject to amortization are amortized on an accelerated basis over the years expected to be benefited, which we believe is 10 years. We review these amortizable intangible assets for impairment if circumstances indicate their value may not be recoverable based on a comparison of fair value to carrying value. Based on theour annual goodwill impairment test as of December 31, 2009,review, management does not believe any of the goodwill isour intangible assets are impaired as of that date. While management believes no impairment existed at December 31, 2009 under accounting standards applicable at that date, different conditions or assumptions, or changes in cash flows or profitability, if significantly negative or unfavorable, could have a material adverse effect on the outcome of the impairment evaluation and financial condition or future results of operations.

2010.

Stock-based Compensation – Compensation cost is recognized for stock options and restricted stock awards issued to employees, based on the fair value of these awards at the date of grant. A Black-Scholes model, which requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, such as volatility, risk-free interest rates and dividend pay-out rates, is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options, while the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant is used for restricted stock awards.  Compensation cost is recognized over the required service period, generally defined as the vesting period. For awards with graded vesting, compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.

Valuation of Deferred Tax Asset –We evaluate deferred tax assets quarterly. We will realize this asset to the extent it is profitable or carry back tax losses to periods in which we paid income taxes. Our determination of the realization of the deferred tax asset will be based upon management’s judgment of various future events and uncertainties, including the timing and amount of future income we will earn and the implementation of various tax plans to maximize realization of the deferred tax assets. Management believes we will generate sufficient operating earnings to realize the deferred tax benefits.benefits and does have sufficient taxable income in carry back years to realize the deferred tax asset. While there is a financial statement loss for 2010, the Company had net taxable income in each of the three previous years, 2008 through 2010. Examinations of our income tax returns or changes in tax law may impact the tax liabilities and resulting provisions for income taxes.


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Results of Operations
The following table summarizes components of income and expense and the change in those components for 2010 compared with 2009:
  
For the
Years Ended December 31,
  Change from Prior Period 
  2010  2009  Amount  Percent 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Gross interest income
 $86,407  $94,466  $(8,059)  (8.5)%
Gross interest expense
  28,841   40,412   (11,571)  (28.6)
Net interest income
  57,566   54,054   3,512   6.5 
Provision for credit losses
  30,100   14,200   15,900   112.0 
Non-interest income
  7,027   6,779   248   3.7 
Gains on sale of securities, net
  5,152   315   4,837   1535.6 
Other than temporary impairment on securities
  (597)     (597)  (100.0)
Non-interest expense
  46,478   30,456   16,022   52.6 
Net income (loss) before taxes
  (7,430)  16,492   (23,922)  (145.1)
Income tax expense (benefit)
  (3,046)  5,424   (8,470)  (156.2)
Net income (loss)
  (4,384)  11,068   (15,452)  (139.6)
Dividends on preferred stock
  1,810   1,750   60   3.4 
Accretion on Series A preferred stock
  177   176   1   0.6 
Earnings allocated to participating securities
  (184)  97   (281)  (289.7)
Net income (loss) available to common
  (6,187)  9,045   (15,232)  (168.4)
Net loss of $4.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 decreased $15.5 million, or 139.6%, from net income of $11.1 million for 2009.  Net loss available to common of $6.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 decreased $15.3 million, or 167.7%, from net income available to common of $9.1 million for 2009. This decrease in earnings was primarily attributable to increased provision for loan losses expense and non-interest expense.  Provision for loan losses expense increased $15.9 million, or 112.0%, in comparison with 2009 as a result of an increase in non-performing loans, and an increase in net loan charge-offs to $22.2 million, or 1.64% of average loans for 2010, compared with $7.5 million, or 0.54% of average loans for 2009.  Non-interest income increased $248,000, or 3.7%, in comparison with 2009 primarily as a result of increased income from fiduciary activities, and increased gains on sales of loans originated for sale.  Gains on sales of investment securities increased $4.8 million, or 1535.6% in comparison with 2009 due to a strategic decision to liquidate our portfolio of private label mortgage-backed securities and certain other mortgage-backed securities and corporate bonds. These gains were partially offset by other than temporary impairment write downs on investment securities of $597,000 during 2010. No similar write-downs were recorded during 2009.  Non-interest expense increased $16.0 million, or 52.6%, in comparison with 2009 as a result of increased state franchise tax expense and increased expense related to other real estate owned.  Earnings allocated to participating securities for 2010 resulted from the issuance of participating Series C preferred shares during 2010.

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The following table summarizes components of income and expense and the change in those components for 2009 compared with 2008:

   For the
Years Ended December 31,
  Change from Prior Period 
   2009  2008  Amount  Percent 
   (dollars in thousands) 

Gross interest income

  $94,466  $100,107   $(5,641 (5.6)% 

Gross interest expense

   40,412   52,881    (12,469 (23.6

Net interest income

   54,054   47,226    6,828   14.5  

Provision for credit losses

   14,200   5,400    8,800   163.0  

Non-interest income

   6,779   7,475    (696 (9.3

Gains (losses) on sale of securities, net

   315   (136  451   331.6  

Other than temporary impairment on securities

   —     (471  471   100.0  

Non-interest expense

   30,456   27,757    2,699   9.7  

Net income before taxes

   16,492   20,937    (4,445 (21.2

Income tax expense

   5,424   6,927    (1,503 (21.7

Net income

   11,068   14,010    (2,942 (21.0

Dividends on preferred stock

   1,750   194    1,556   802.1  

Accretion on preferred stock

   176   20    156   780.0  

Net income available to common

   9,142   13,796    (4,654 (33.7

  
For the
Years Ended December 31,
  Change from Prior Period 
  2009  2008  Amount  Percent 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Gross interest income
 $94,466  $100,107  $(5,641)  (5.6)%
Gross interest expense
  40,412   52,881   (12,469)  (23.6)
Net interest income
  54,054   47,226   6,828   14.5 
Provision for credit losses
  14,200   5,400   8,800   163.0 
Non-interest income
  6,779   7,475   (696)  (9.3)
Gains (losses) on sale of securities, net
  315   (136)  451   331.6 
Other than temporary impairment on securities
  -   (471)  471   100.0 
Non-interest expense
  30,456   27,757   2,699   9.7 
Net income before taxes
  16,492   20,937   (4,445)  (21.2)
Income tax expense
  5,424   6,927   (1,503)  (21.7)
Net income
  11,068   14,010   (2,942)  (21.0)
Dividends on preferred stock
  1,750   194   1,556   802.1 
Accretion on Series A preferred stock
  176   20   156   780.0 
Earnings allocated to participating securities
  97   94   3   3.2 
Net income available to common
  9,045   13,702   (4,657)  (34.0)
Net income of $11.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 decreased $2.9 million, or 21.0%, from $14.0 million for 2008.  Net income available to common of $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 decreased $4.7 million, or 33.7%, from $13.8 million for 2008. This decrease in earnings was primarily attributable to increased provision for loan losses expense.  Provision for loan losses expense increased $8.8 million, or 163.0%, in comparison to 2008 as a result of an increase in non-performing loans, increased net loan charge-offs of $7.5 million, or 0.54% of average loans for 2009, compared with $3.5 million, or 0.27% of average loans for 2008, and modest loan growth.  Non-interest income decreased $696,000, or 9.3%, in comparison to 2008 primarily as a result of decreased service charges on deposit accounts, and decreased income from fiduciary activities.  These decreases were partially offset by increased gains on sales of investment securities and no recurrence of other than temporary impairment write-downs on investment securities during 2009.  Non-interest expense increased $2.7 million, or 9.7%, in comparison to 2008 as a result of increased salary and benefits expense, increased occupancy and equipment expense, and increased expense related to other real estate owned.  Professional fees increased due to costs associated with our abandoned tender offer to acquire Citizens First Corporation of Bowling Green, Kentucky, that was terminated in December.December 2009.  In addition, FDIC insurance premiums rose significantly due to amendments made by the FDIC in 2007 to its risk-based deposit premium assessment systems and increases in premium rates and a special assessment in 2009.  The increased dividends and accretion on preferred stock of $1.6 million and $156,000, respectively, from 2008 was the result of preferred stock being outstanding for 12 months during 2009 versus 41 days during 2008.

The following table summarizes components of

Net Interest Income – Our net interest income and expense and the change in those components for 2008 compared with 2007:

   For the
Years Ended December 31,
  Change from Prior Period 
   2008  2007  Amount  Percent 
   (dollars in thousands) 

Gross interest income

  $100,107   $91,800  $8,307   9.0

Gross interest expense

   52,881    49,404   3,477   7.0  

Net interest income

   47,226    42,396   4,830   11.4  

Provision for credit losses

   5,400    4,025   1,375   34.2  

Non-interest income

   7,475    5,449   2,026   37.2  

Gains (losses) on sale of securities, net

   (136  107   (243 (227.1

Other than temporary impairment on securities

   (471  —     (471 (100.0

Non-interest expense

   27,757    22,474   5,283   23.5  

Net income before taxes

   20,937    21,453   (516 (2.4

Income tax expense

   6,927    7,224   (297 (4.1

Net income

   14,010    14,229   (219 (1.5

Dividends on preferred stock

   194    —     194   100.0  

Accretion on preferred stock

   20    —     20   100.0  

Net income available to common

   13,796    14,229   (433 (3.0

Net income of $14.0was $57.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 decreased $219,000, or 1.5%, from $14.2 million for 2007. Net income available to common of $13.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 decreased $433,000, or 3.0%, from $14.2 million for 2007. This decrease in earnings was primarily attributable to increased provision for loan losses expense. Provision for loan losses expense increased $1.4 million, or 34.2%, in comparison to 2007 as a result of our loan growth,2010, an increase in non-performing loans, and increased net loan charge-offs of $3.5 million, or 0.27%6.5%, compared with $54.1 million for the same period in 2009. Net interest spread and margin were 3.38% and 3.59%, respectively, for 2010, compared with 2.99% and 3.33%, respectively, for 2009. The increase in net interest income was primarily the result of lower cost of funds.  Our cost of interest bearing liabilities decreased 82 basis points for 2010 while our yield on average earning assets decreased 43 basis points.

Our average interest-earning assets were $1.62 billion for 2010, compared with $1.64 billion for 2009, a 1.1% decrease, primarily attributable to lower average loans and investment securities.  Average loans were $1.35 billion for 2008,2010, compared with $2.1$1.37 billion for 2009, a 1.3% decrease. Average investment securities were $158 million or 0.21%for 2010, compared with $171 million for 2009, a 7.9% decrease.  Our total interest income decreased 8.5% to $86.4 million for 2010, compared with $94.5 million for 2009. The change was due primarily to lower interest rates on loan volume.
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Our average interest-bearing liabilities increased by 0.9% to $1.45 billion for 2010, compared with $1.44 billion for 2009. Our total interest expense decreased by 28.6% to $28.8 million for 2010, compared with $40.4 million during 2009, due primarily to lower interest rates paid on certificates of deposit, and a lower volume of FHLB advances. Our average loansvolume of certificates of deposit increased 6.1% to $1.16 billion for 2007. Non-interest income2010, compared with $1.09 billion for 2009. The average interest rate paid on certificates of deposits decreased to 2.02% for 2010, compared with 3.01% for 2009.   Our average volume of FHLB advances decreased 55.0% to $47.8 million for 2010, compared with $106.3 million for 2009.  The average interest rate paid on FHLB advances increased $2.0 million, or 37.2%,to 4.22% for 2010, compared with 3.47% for 2009.  The decrease in comparison to 2007 primarily as acost of funds was the result of increased service charges onthe continued re-pricing of certificates of deposit accounts, income from fiduciary activities originating from the trust operation acquired with Kentucky Trust Bank, and the gain on sale of our Burkesville branch. These increases were partially offset by reduced gains on sales of investment securities and other than temporary impairment write-downs on investment securities. Non-interest expense increased $5.3 million, or 23.5%, in comparison to 2007 as a result of increased salary and benefits expense and an increase in occupancy and equipment expense primarily related to the Kentucky Trust Bank acquisition. In addition, FDIC insurance premiums rose significantly due to amendments made by the FDIC in 2007 to its risk-based deposit premium assessment systems. Dividends and accretion on preferred stock for 2008 resulted from our issuance of $35 million of preferred stock on November 21, 2008 in accordance with the Capital Purchase Program established under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.

Net Interest Incomeat maturity at lower interest rates.

Our net interest income was $54.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, an increase of $6.8 million, or 14.5%, compared with $47.2 million for the same period in 2008. Net interest spread and margin were 2.99% and 3.33%, respectively, for 2009, compared with 2.79% and 3.20%, respectively, for 2008. The increase in net interest income was primarily the result of higher loan and investment securities volume, but was partially offset by higher volume of certificates of deposit.  In addition, our cost of interest bearing liabilities decreased 114 basis points for 2009 while our yield on average earning assets decreased 94 basis points.

Our average interest-earning assets were $1.6 billion for 2009, compared with $1.5 billion for 2008, a 9.8% increase, primarily attributable to loan growth and growth in our investment securities portfolio.  Average loans were $1.4 billion for 2009, compared with $1.3 billion for 2008, a 3.5% increase. Average investment securities were $172 million for 2009, compared with $117 million for 2008, a 46.7% increase.  Our total interest income decreased 5.6% to $94.5 million for 2009, compared with $100.1 million for 2008. The change was due primarily to lower interest rates on loan volume.

Our average interest-bearing liabilities also increased by 7.3% to $1.4 billion for 2009, compared with $1.3 billion for 2008. Our total interest expense decreased by 23.6% to $40.4 million for 2009, compared with $52.9 million during 2008, due primarily to lower interest rates paid on certificates of deposit, interest-bearing transaction accounts, and FHLB advances. Our average volume of certificates of deposit increased 15.1% to $1.1 billion for 2009, compared with $946.5 million for 2008. The average interest rate paid on certificates of deposits decreased to 3.01% for 2009, compared with 4.31% for 2008.

Our average volume of NOW and money market deposit accounts decreased 8.3% to $162 million for 2009, compared with $177 million for 2008.  The average interest paid on these deposits decreased to 1.21% for 2009, compared with 2.16% for 2008.  Our average volume of FHLB advances decreased 23.5% to $106.3 million for 2009, compared with $139.0 million for 2008.  The average interest rate paid on FHLB advances decreased to 3.47% for 2009, compared with 4.02% for 2008.  The decrease in cost of funds was the result of the continued re-pricing of certificates of deposit at maturity at lower interest rates, and decreased rates on interest-bearing transaction accounts and FHLB advances.

Our net interest income was $47.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, an increase of $4.8 million, or 11.4%, compared with $42.4 million for the same period in 2007. Net interest spread and margin were 2.79% and 3.20%, respectively, for 2008, compared with 3.11% and 3.67%, respectively, for 2007. The increase in net interest income was primarily the result of higher loan volume, but was partially offset by the reduction in net interest margin due to short-term pressure from the Federal Reserve’s actions to reduce short-term interest rates during 2008. The increase of $305.0 million in average loans for 2008, compared to the same period in 2007, was due to the acquisitions of Kentucky Trust Bank and Paramount Bank, and organic growth in our loan portfolio.

Our average interest-earning assets were $1.5 billion for 2008, compared with $1.2 billion for 2007, a 28.1% increase primarily attributable to loan growth and the Kentucky Trust Bank and Paramount Bank acquisitions. Average loans were $1.3 billion for 2008, compared with $1.0 billion for 2007, a 30% increase. Our total interest income increased 9.0% to $100.1 million for 2008, compared with $91.8 million for 2007. The change was due primarily to higher loan volume.

Our average interest-bearing liabilities also increased by 30.6% to $1.3 billion for 2008, compared with $1.0 billion for 2007. Our total interest expense increased by 7.0% to $52.9 million for 2008, compared with $49.4 million during 2007, due primarily to increases in the volume of certificates of deposit and FHLB advances. Our average volume of certificates of deposit increased 27.8% to $946.5 million for 2008, compared with $740.7 million for 2007. The average interest rate paid on certificates of deposits decreased to 4.31% for 2008, compared with 5.09% for 2007. Our average volume of FHLB advances increased 100.6% to $139.0 million for 2008, compared with $69.3 million for 2007. The average interest rate paid on FHLB advances decreased to 4.02% for 2008, compared with 4.71% for 2007. The decrease in cost of funds was the result of the continued re-pricing of certificates of deposit at maturity at lower interest rates, and decreased rates on FHLB advances.

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Average Balance Sheets

The following table sets forth the average daily balances, the interest earned or paid on such amounts, and the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the periods indicated. Dividing income or expense by the average daily balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, derives such yields and costs for the periods presented.

   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2009  2008 
   Average
Balance
  Interest
Earned/Paid
  Average
Yield/Cost
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Earned/Paid
  Average
Yield/Cost
 
   (dollars in thousands) 

ASSETS

         

Interest-earning assets:

         

Loans receivables (1)(2)

         

Real estate

  $1,226,403   $73,843  6.02 $1,164,892   $81,125  6.96

Commercial

   89,010    5,705  6.41    102,726    7,238  7.05  

Consumer

   36,848    3,209  8.71    38,786    3,637  9.38  

Agriculture

   16,559    1,117  6.75    15,555    1,181  7.59  

Other

   2,214    96  4.34    2,699    36  1.33  

U.S. Treasury and agencies

   1,279    57  4.46    11,000    482  4.38  

Mortgage-backed securities

   134,779    7,978  5.92    76,227    3,828  5.02  

State and political subdivision securities (3)

   21,813    878  6.19    20,272    818  6.21  

State and political subdivision securities

   2,826    154  5.45    2,455    133  5.42  

Corporate bonds

   10,423    681  6.53    6,499    382  5.88  

FHLB stock

   10,072    466  4.63    9,876    518  5.25  

Other debt securities

   704    46  6.53    704    46  6.53  

Other equity securities

   1,901    55  2.89    3,474    112  3.22  

Federal funds sold

   21,591    18  0.08    21,138    405  1.92  

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions

   60,681    163  0.27    14,853    166  1.12  
                   

Total interest-earning assets

   1,637,103    94,466  5.80  1,491,156    100,107  6.74

Less: Allowance for loan losses

   (21,130     (18,087   

Non-interest-earning assets

   98,158       99,530     
               

Total assets

  $1,714,131      $1,572,599     
               

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

         

Interest-bearing liabilities

         

Certificates of deposit and other time deposits

  $1,089,798   $32,816  3.01 $946,477   $40,811  4.31

NOW and money market deposits

   162,221    1,962  1.21    176,812    3,822  2.16  

Savings accounts

   34,386    310  0.90    33,969    440  1.30  

Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements

   11,042    476  4.31    14,045    555  3.95  

FHLB advances

   106,259    3,691  3.47    138,954    5,589  4.02  

Junior subordinated debentures

   34,000    1,157  3.40    29,525    1,664  5.64  
                   

Total interest-bearing liabilities

   1,437,706    40,412  2.81  1,339,782    52,881  3.95

Non-interest-bearing liabilities

         

Non-interest-bearing deposits

   99,167       93,356     

Other liabilities

   8,506       7,755     
               

Total liabilities

   1,545,379       1,440,893     

Stockholders’ equity

   168,752       131,706     
               

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $1,714,131      $1,572,599     
               

Net interest income

   $54,054    $47,226  
             

Net interest spread

     2.99    2.79
             

Net interest margin

     3.33    3.20
             

Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

     113.87    111.30
             

  For the Years Ended December 31, 
  2010  2009 
  
Average
Balance
  
Interest
Earned/Paid
  
Average
Yield/Cost
  
Average
Balance
  
Interest
Earned/Paid
  
Average
Yield/Cost
 
  (dollars in thousands) 
ASSETS                  
Interest-earning assets:                  
Loans receivables (1)(2)
                  
Real estate
 $1,209,125  $67,960   5.62% $1,226,403  $73,843   6.02
Commercial
  84,847   5,131   6.05   89,010   5,705   6.41 
Consumer
  34,346   2,944   8.57   36,848   3,209   8.71 
Agriculture
  23,877   1,483   6.21   16,559   1,117   6.75 
Other
  1,100   41   3.73   2,214   96   4.34 
U.S. Treasury and agencies
  9,674   362   3.74   1,279   57   4.46 
Mortgage-backed securities
  110,718   5,846   5.28   134,779   7,978   5.92 
State and political subdivision securities (3)  21,331   854   6.16   21,813   878   6.19 
State and political subdivision securities
  2,947   161   5.46   2,826   154   5.45 
Corporate bonds
  12,906   875   6.78   10,423   681   6.53 
FHLB stock
  10,072   441   4.38   10,072   466   4.63 
Other debt securities
  694   46   6.63   704   46   6.53 
Other equity securities
  1,623   48   2.96   1,901   55   2.89 
Federal funds sold
  12,633   16   0.13   21,591   18   0.08 
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions  82,648   199   0.24   60,681   163   0.27 
Total interest-earning assets
  1,618,541   86,407   5.37%  1,637,103   94,466   5.80
Less: Allowance for loan losses
  (27,836          (21,130)        
Non-interest-earning assets
  156,943           98,158         
Total assets
 $1,747,648          $1,714,131         
                         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                        
Interest-bearing liabilities                        
Certificates of deposit and other time deposits $1,156,724  $23,415   2.02% $1,089,798  $32,816   3.01
NOW and money market deposits
  164,541   1,716   1.04   162,221   1,962   1.21 
Savings accounts
  35,393   261   0.74   34,386   310   0.90 
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements  11,734   484   4.12   11,042   476   4.31 
FHLB advances
  47,800   2,015   4.22   106,259   3,691   3.47 
Junior subordinated debentures
  33,941   950   2.80   34,000   1,157   3.40 
Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,450,133   28,841   1.99%  1,437,706   40,412   2.81
Non-interest-bearing liabilities                        
Non-interest-bearing deposits
  102,383           99,167         
Other liabilities
  7,117           8,506         
Total liabilities
  1,559,633           1,545,379         
Stockholders’ equity
  188,015           168,752         
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $1,747,648          $1,714,131         
Net interest income
     $57,566          $54,054     
Net interest spread
          3.38%          2.99
Net interest margin
          3.59%          3.33
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities          111.61%          113.87

(1)Includes loan fees in both interest income and the calculation of yield on loans.

(2)Calculations include non-accruing loans in average loan amounts outstanding.

(3)Taxable equivalent yields are calculated assuming a 35% federal income tax rate.

   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2008  2007 
   Average
Balance
  Interest
Earned/Paid
  Average
Yield/Cost
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Earned/Paid
  Average
Yield/Cost
 
   (dollars in thousands) 

ASSETS

         

Interest-earning assets:

         

Loans receivables (1)(2)

         

Real estate

  $1,164,892   $81,125  6.96 $892,104   $73,667  8.26

Commercial

   102,726    7,238  7.05    80,795    6,727  8.33  

Consumer

   38,786    3,637  9.38    31,453    2,969  9.44  

Agriculture

   15,555    1,181  7.59    14,187    1,262  8.90  

Other

   2,699    36  1.33    1,089    56  5.14  

U.S. Treasury and agencies

   11,000    482  4.38    21,529    927  4.31  

Mortgage-backed securities

   76,227    3,828  5.02    59,507    3,016  5.07  

State and political subdivision securities (3)

   20,272    818  6.21    16,578    684  6.35  

State and political subdivision securities

   2,455    133  5.42    2,458    133  5.41  

Corporate bonds

   6,499    382  5.88    2,259    143  6.33  

FHLB stock

   9,876    518  5.25    9,155    604  6.60  

Other debt securities

   704    46  6.53    217    23  10.60  

Other equity securities

   3,474    112  3.22    3,911    163  4.17  

Federal funds sold

   21,138    405  1.92    26,575    1,331  5.01  

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions

   14,853    166  1.12    2,031    95  4.68  
                   

Total interest-earning assets

   1,491,156    100,107  6.74  1,163,848    91,800  7.92

Less: Allowance for loan losses

   (18,087     (14,130   

Non-interest-earning assets

   99,530       71,931     
               

Total assets

  $1,572,599      $1,221,649     
               

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

         

Interest-bearing liabilities

         

Certificates of deposit and other time deposits

  $946,477   $40,811  4.31 $740,693   $37,711  5.09

NOW and money market deposits

   176,812    3,822  2.16    157,645    5,800  3.68  

Savings accounts

   33,969    440  1.30    25,766    371  1.44  

Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements

   14,045    555  3.95    7,858    337  4.29  

FHLB advances

   138,954    5,589  4.02    69,276    3,260  4.71  

Junior subordinated debentures

   29,525    1,664  5.64    25,000    1,924  7.70  

Other borrowing

   —      —    —      14    1  7.14  
                   

Total interest-bearing liabilities

   1,339,782    52,881  3.95  1,026,252    49,404  4.81

Non-interest-bearing liabilities

         

Non-interest-bearing deposits

   93,356       73,183     

Other liabilities

   7,755       7,417     
               

Total liabilities

   1,440,893       1,106,852     

Stockholders’ equity

   131,706       114,797     
               

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $1,572,599      $1,221,649     
               

Net interest income

   $47,226    $42,396  
             

Net interest spread

     2.79    3.11
             

Net interest margin

     3.20    3.67
             

Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

     111.30    113.41
             

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  For the Years Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008 
  
Average
Balance
  
Interest
Earned/Paid
  
Average
Yield/Cost
  
Average
Balance
  
Interest
Earned/Paid
  
Average
Yield/Cost
 
  (dollars in thousands) 
ASSETS                  
Interest-earning assets:                  
Loans receivables (1)(2)
                  
Real estate
 $1,226,403  $73,843   6.02% $1,164,892  $81,125   6.96%
Commercial
  89,010   5,705   6.41   102,726   7,238   7.05 
Consumer
  36,848   3,209   8.71   38,786   3,637   9.38 
Agriculture
  16,559   1,117   6.75   15,555   1,181   7.59 
Other
  2,214   96   4.34   2,699   36   1.33 
U.S. Treasury and agencies
  1,279   57   4.46   11,000   482   4.38 
Mortgage-backed securities
  134,779   7,978   5.92   76,227   3,828   5.02 
State and political subdivision securities (3)  21,813   878   6.19   20,272   818   6.21 
State and political subdivision securities
  2,826   154   5.45   2,455   133   5.42 
Corporate bonds
  10,423   681   6.53   6,499   382   5.88 
FHLB stock
  10,072   466   4.63   9,876   518   5.25 
Other debt securities
  704   46   6.53   704   46   6.53 
Other equity securities
  1,901   55   2.89   3,474   112   3.22 
Federal funds sold
  21,591   18   0.08   21,138   405   1.92 
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions  60,681   163   0.27   14,853   166   1.12 
                  ��Total interest-earning assets
  1,637,103   94,466   5.80%  1,491,156   100,107   6.74%
Less: Allowance for loan losses
  (21,130)          (18,087)        
Non-interest-earning assets
  98,158           99,530         
Total assets
 $1,714,131          $1,572,599         
                         
                         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                        
Interest-bearing liabilities                        
Certificates of deposit and other time deposits $1,089,798  $32,816   3.01% $946,477  $40,811   4.31%
NOW and money market deposits
  162,221   1,962   1.21   176,812   3,822   2.16 
Savings accounts
  34,386   310   0.90   33,969   440   1.30 
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements  11,042   476   4.31   14,045   555   3.95 
FHLB advances
  106,259   3,691   3.47   138,954   5,589   4.02 
Junior subordinated debentures
  34,000   1,157   3.40   29,525   1,664   5.64 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  1,437,706   40,412   2.81%  1,339,782   52,881   3.95%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities                        
Non-interest-bearing deposits
  99,167           93,356       �� 
Other liabilities
  8,506           7,755         
Total liabilities
  1,545,379           1,440,893         
Stockholders’ equity
  168,752           131,706         
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $1,714,131          $1,572,599         
Net interest income
     $54,054          $47,226     
Net interest spread
          2.99%          2.79%
Net interest margin
          3.33%          3.20%
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities          113.87%          111.30%

(1)Includes loan fees in both interest income and the calculation of yield on loans.

(2)Calculations include non-accruing loans in average loan amounts outstanding.

(3)Taxable equivalent yields are calculated assuming a 35% federal income tax rate.

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Rate/Volume Analysis

The table below sets forth information regarding changes in interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (1) changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by old volume); (2) changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by old rate); and (3) changes in rate-volume (change in rate multiplied by change in volume). Changes in rate-volume are proportionately allocated between rate and volume variance.

   Year Ended December 31, 2009 vs. 2008  Year Ended December 31, 2008 vs. 2007 
   Increase (decrease)
due to change in
  Increase (decrease)
due to change in
 
   Rate  Volume  Net
Change
  Rate  Volume  Net
Change
 
   (in thousands) 

Interest-earning assets:

       

Loan receivables

  $(12,421 $3,174   $(9,247 $(14,236 $22,772   $8,536  

U.S. Treasury and agencies

   8    (433  (425  16    (461  (445

Mortgage-backed securities

   525    3,625    4,150    (28  840    812  

State and political subdivision securities

   1    80    81    (20  154    134  

Corporate bonds

   37    262    299    (11  250    239  

FHLB stock

   (62  10    (52  (131  45    (86

Other debt securities

   —      — ��    —      (12  35    23  

Other equity securities

   (10  (47  (57  (34  (17  (51

Federal funds sold

   (396  9    (387  (696  (230  (926

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions

   (203  200    (3  (121  192    71  
                         

Total increase (decrease) in interest income

   (12,521  6,880    (5,641  (15,273  23,580    8,307  
                         

Interest-bearing liabilities:

       

Certificates of deposit and other time deposits

   (13,552  5,557    (7,995  (6,343  9,443    3,100  

NOW and money market accounts

   (1,513  (347  (1,860  (2,617  639    (1,978

Savings accounts

   (135  5    (130  (40  109    69  

Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements

   47    (126  (79  (28  246    218  

FHLB advances

   (1,009  (889  (1,898  (534  2,863    2,329  

Junior subordinated debentures

   (731  224   (507  (570  310    (260

Other borrowings

   —      —      —      —      (1  (1
                         

Total increase (decrease) in interest expense

   (16,893  4,424    (12,469  (10,132  13,609    3,477  
                         

Increase (decrease) in net interest income

  $4,372   $2,456   $6,828   $(5,141 $9,971   $4,830  
                         

  Year Ended December 31, 2010 vs. 2009  
Year Ended December 31, 2009 vs. 2008
 
  
Increase (decrease)
due to change in
  
Increase (decrease)
due to change in
 
   
Rate
   
Volume
  
Net
Change
   
Rate
   
Volume
  
Net
Change
 
 (in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:                  
Loan receivables
 $(5,337)      $(1,074) $(6,411) $(12,421) $3,174  $(9,247)
U.S. Treasury and agencies
  (10)  315   305   8   (433  (425)
Mortgage-backed securities
  (804)  (1,328)  (2,132)  525   3,625   4,150 
State and political subdivision securities
  (2)  (15)  (17)  1   80   81 
Corporate bonds
  27   167   194   37   262   299 
FHLB stock
  (25)     (25)  (62)  10   (52)
Other debt securities
  1   (1)            
Other equity securities
  1   (8)  (7)  (10)  (47)    (57)
Federal funds sold
  7   (9)  (2)  (396)  9   (387)
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions  (18)  54   36   (203)  200   (3)
Total increase (decrease) in interest income
  (6,160)  (1,899)  (8,059)  (12,521)  6,880   (5,641)
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Certificates of deposit and other time deposits
  (11,295)  1,894   (9,401)  (13,552)  5,557   (7,995)
NOW and money market accounts
  (281)  35   (246)  (1,513)  (347)    (1,860)
Savings accounts
  (58)  9   (49)  (135)  5   (130)
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements  (21)       29   8   47   (126)       (79)
FHLB advances
  667   (2,343)  (1,676)  (1,009)  (889)    (1,898)
Junior subordinated debentures
  (205)       (2)  (207)  (731)  224   (507)
Total increase (decrease) in interest expense
  (11,193)       (378)  (11,571)  (16,893)  4,424   (12,469)
Increase (decrease) in net interest income
 $5,033  $(1,521) $3,512  $4,372  $2,456  $6,828 
Non-Interest Income – The following table presents for the periods indicated the major categories of non-interest income:

   For the Years Ended
December 31,
   2009  2008  2007
   (in thousands)

Service charges on deposit accounts

  $3,112  $3,424   $2,760

Income from fiduciary activities

   875   1,079    206

Secondary market brokerage fees

   235   365    296

Title insurance commissions

   130   157    186

Gains on sales of loans originated for sale

   411   —      —  

Gains (losses) on sales of investment securities, net

   315   (136  107

Other than temporary impairment on securities

   —     (471  —  

Gain on sale of branch

   —     410    —  

Other

   2,016   2,040    2,001
            

Total non-interest income

  $7,094  $6,868   $5,556
            

  
For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
  2010  2009  2008 
  (in thousands) 
Service charges on deposit accounts
 $2,984  $3,112  $3,424 
Income from fiduciary activities
  987   875   1,079 
Secondary market brokerage fees
  327   235   365 
Title insurance commissions
  160   130   157 
Gains on sales of loans originated for sale
  554   411    
Gains (losses) on sales of investment securities, net
  5,152   315   (136
Other than temporary impairment on securities
  (597     (471
Gain on sale of branch
        410 
Other
  2,015   2,016   2,040 
Total non-interest income
 $11,582  $7,094  $6,868 
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Non-interest income increased by $4.5 million to $11.6 million for 2010 compared with $7.1 million for 2009. This was primarily driven by gains on sales of investment securities which increased from $315,000 in 2009 to $5.2 million in 2010 as we restructured our investment portfolio by selling our private label mortgage-backed securities portfolio and to a lesser degree certain other mortgage-backed securities and corporate bonds. Our non-interest income also increased due to increased income from fiduciary activities of $112,000, or 12.8%, secondary market brokerage fees of $92,000, or 39.1%, and gains on sales of loans originated for sale of $143,000, or 34.8%.  These increases were partially offset by decreased service charges on deposit accounts of $128,000, or 4.1%.  In addition, other-than-temporary impairment charges of $597,000 related to certain debt and equity securities were recorded during 2010.  No similar charge was incurred in 2009.   Fewer service charges on deposit account fees were the result of lower transaction volume.
Non-interest income increased by $226,000 to $7.1 million for 2009 compared with $6.9 million for 2008. Our non-interest income increased due to increased gains on sales of loans originated for sale of $411,000, or 100%, and increased gains on sales of investment securities, net, of $451,000, or 331.6%.  PBI Bank began originating residential real estate loans for sale in the secondary market late in the first quarter of 2009.  These increases were partially offset by decreased service charges on deposit accounts of $312,000, or 9.1%, and decreased income from fiduciary activities of $204,000, or 18.9%.  Fewer service charges on deposit account fees were the result of lower transaction volume.  Trust account fees are based on account assets values which declined during 2009 due to the lower stock market.  In addition, 2008 non-interest income included a one-time gain of $410,000 on the sale of a branch and a one-timean other-than-temporary impairment charge of $471,000 related to equity securities that were not repeated in 2009.

Non-interest income increased by $1.3 million to $6.9 million for 2008 compared with $5.6 million for 2007. Our non-interest income increased due to increased service charges on deposit accounts of $664,000, or 24.1%, attributable to the acquisitions of Paramount Bank in 2008 and Kentucky Trust Bank in 2007, increased income from fiduciary activities of $873,000 arising from the trust operation acquired with Kentucky Trust Bank, and gain of $410,000 on the sale of our Burkesville branch. These increases were partially offset by decreased gains on sales of investment securities and the $471,000 write-down of other than temporary impairment of financial market sector equity securities with an original cost of $832,000. Gains on sales of investment securities decreased $243,000, or 227.1%, to a net loss of $136,000 for 2008 compared with a net gain of $107,000 for 2007.

Non-interest Expense –The following table presents the major categories of non-interest expense:

   For the Years Ended
December 31,
   2009  2008  2007
   (in thousands)

Salary and employee benefits

  $15,009  $14,792  $12,470

Occupancy and equipment

   3,918   3,587   2,727

FDIC insurance

   2,984   1,051   298

State franchise tax

   1,800   1,740   1,336

Other real estate owned expense

   1,155   881   833

Professional fees

   901   787   829

Postage and delivery

   752   748   546

Communications

   729   711   466

Advertising

   492   463   544

Office supplies

   429   569   474

Other

   2,287   2,428   1,951
            

Total non-interest expense

  $30,456  $27,757  $22,474
            

  
For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
  2010  2009  2008 
  (in thousands) 
Salary and employee benefits
 $14,903  $15,009  $14,792 
Occupancy and equipment
  4,095   3,918   3,587 
Other real estate owned expense
  16,254   1,155   881 
FDIC insurance
  2,971   2,984   1,051 
State franchise tax
  2,172   1,800   1,740 
Professional fees
  1,067   901   787 
Communications
  737   729   711 
Postage and delivery
  722   752   748 
Advertising
  408   492   463 
Office supplies
  388   429   569 
Other
  2,761   2,287   2,428 
Total non-interest expense
 $46,478  $30,456  $27,757 
Non-interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2010 of $46.5 million represented a 52.6% increase from $30.5 million for the same period last year.  Other real estate owned (OREO) expense increased $15.1 million, 1307.27%, to $16.3 million in 2010 from $1.2 million in 2009 due to write-downs of OREO to reflect declining real estate values during the year, increased losses on sales of OREO, and increased OREO maintenance costs.  During 2010, we recorded fair value write-downs on our OREO portfolio totaling approximately $14.1 million to reflect lower appraised values driven by declining real estate values in our markets during the year. Occupancy expense increased $177,000, or 4.5%, to $4.1 million in 2010 from $3.9 million in 2009 due to increased maintenance costs related to computer equipment, and increased equipment lease expense.  State franchise tax, which is based on the most recent five-year average capital balances, increased $372,000, or 20.7%, due to increased Bank capital resulting from $21 million of capital contributions from its parent, PBI, during 2010, and growth from capital injections and net earnings  over the five-year averaging period.  Professional fees increased $166,000, or 18.4%, to $1.1 million in 2010 from $901,000 in 2009 due to increased accounting, legal, and consulting services.
Non-interest expense increases were partially offset by a decrease in salary and benefits expense of $106,000, or 0.7%, due to decreased incentive compensation expense and discretionary 401(k) match expense. These decreases were partially offset by increased medical insurance costs from increased coverage rates.

Non-interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2009 of $30.5 million represented a 9.7% increase from $27.8 million$27.8million for the same period last year.  Salaries and employee benefits are the largest component of non-interest expense. This expense increased $217,000, or 1.5%, in comparison with the same period of 2008 as a result of staff additions and increased stock-based compensation expense.

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Occupancy expense increased $331,000, or 9.2%, to $3.9 million in 2009 from $3.6 million in 2008 to support a new branch built to replace a leased facility in Beaver Dam, increased real estate taxes, and increased maintenance and repairs costs related to buildings and equipment.  FDIC insurance premiums rose significantly in 2009 due to amendments made by the FDIC in 2007 to its risk-based deposit premium assessment system and due to a one-time special assessment.  FDIC insurance increased $1.9 million to $3.0 million in 2009 from $1.1 million in 2008.  The one-time special assessment was 40.4% of this increase, or $781,000.  Other real estate owned expense increased $274,000, or 31.1%, to $1.2 million in 2009 from $881,000 in 2008 due to higher costs related to foreclosing on nonperforming credits, repossessing collateral, and collecting amounts due.  Professional fees increased $114,000, or 14.5%, to $901,000 in 2009 from $787,000 in 2008 due to costs associated with our abandoned tender offer to acquire Citizens First Corporation of Bowling Green, Kentucky, that was terminated in December.

December 2009.

Non-interest expense increases were partially offset by a decrease in office supplies expense.  Office supplies decreased $140,000,140,000, or 24.6%, to $429,000 in 2009 from $569,000 in 2008 due to cost control measures.

Non-interest

Income Tax Expense – Income tax benefit was $3.0 million for 2010 compared with income tax expense of $5.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 of $27.8 million represented2009. Our statutory federal tax rate was 35% in both 2010 and 2009. Our effective federal tax rate increased to 41.0% in 2010 from 32.9% in 2009. We had a 23.5% increase from $22.5 million in 2007. Salaries and employee benefits are the largest component of non-interest expense. This expense increased $2.3 million, or 18.6%, in comparison with 2007 as a result of cost of living wage increases, and the addition of staff from the Paramount and Kentucky Trust Bank acquisitions.

Occupancy expense increased $860,000, or 31.5%, to $3.6 million in 2008 from $2.7 million in 2007 to support the addition of a new office opened in 2008 and the acquisitions of Paramount and Kentucky Trust Bank. State franchise taxes are based primarily on average capital levels. These taxes increased 30.2% from 2007 to 2008 as our capital grew. State franchisehigher than statutory tax increased $404,000 to $1.7 million in 2008 from $1.3 million in 2007. FDIC insurance premiums rose significantly in 2008rate for 2010 due to amendments made by the FDIC in 2007 to its risk-based deposit premium assessment systemour pre-tax loss, adjusted for tax exempt income and because we no longer had the deposit insurance credits which were used during the first nine months of 2007 thereby reducing deposit insurance payments in fiscal year 2007. FDIC insurance increased $753,000 to $1.1 million in 2008 from $298,000 in 2007.

Other real estate owned expense increased $48,000, or 5.8%, to $881,000 in 2008 from $833,000 in 2007 due to higher costs related to foreclosing on nonperforming credits, repossessing collateral, and collecting amounts due. Postage and delivery expense increased $202,000, or 37.0%, to $748,000 in 2008 from $546,000 in 2007 as account statement mailings increased due to the Paramount and Kentucky Trust Bank acquisitions. Expenses also increased for communications from $466,000 in 2007 to $711,000 in 2008 due to additional costs related to communication lines with new and acquired branches. Office supplies increased $95,000 to $569,000 in 2008 from $474,000 in 2007 due to higher costs related to increased staff from the Paramount and Kentucky Trust Bank acquisitions.

Non-interest expense increases were partially offset by decreases in professional fees and advertising expense. Professional fees decreased $42,000, or 5.1%, to $787,000 in 2008 from $829,000 in 2007 due to lower data processing fees as the data processing operations of Kentucky Trust Bank were merged with our data center in the first quarter of 2008. Advertising expenses decreased $81,000, or 14.9%, to $463,000 in 2008 from $544,000 in 2007. We decreased spending on media advertising in 2008 to focus more on internal programs designed to grow accounts through increased customer service and in-house marketing efforts.

Income Tax Expenseother permanent tax adjustments.

Income tax expense was $5.4 million for 2009 compared with $6.9 million for 2008. Our statutory federal tax rate was 35% in both 2009 and 2008.  Our effective federal tax rate decreased to 32.9% in 2009 from 33.1% in 2008, as the percentage of our tax exempt income to total income increased.

Income tax expense was $6.9 million for 2008 compared with $7.2 million for 2007. Our statutory federal tax rate was 35% in both 2008 and 2007. Our effective federal tax rate decreased to 33.1% in 2008 from 33.7% in 2007, as the percentage of our tax exempt income to total income increased.


Analysis of Financial Condition

Total assets at December 31, 2010 were $1.7 billion compared with $1.8 billion at December 31, 2009, a decrease of $111.1 million or 6.1%. This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of $118.1 million in net loans due to softness in loan demand and troubled loans moving through the collection, foreclosure, and disposition process.
Total assets at December 31, 2009 were $1.8 billion compared with $1.6 billion at December 31, 2008, an increase of $187.2 million or 11.4%. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $56.1 million in net loans from organic growth and an increase of $118.9 million in federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits.

Total assets at December 31, 2008 increased to $1.65 billion compared with $1.46 billion at December 31, 2007, an increase of $191.8

Loans Receivable – Loans receivable decreased $110.3 million, or 13.2%. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $129.1 million in net loans from organic loan growth and the acquisition of Paramount Bank. We also had an increase of $45.0 million in securities available for sale.

Loans Receivable –Loans receivable increased $62.8 million or 4.7%7.8%, during the year ended December 31, 20092010 to $1.4$1.3 billion. Our commercial, commercial real estate, and real estate construction portfolios increaseddecreased by an aggregate of $13.1$112.8 million, or 1.4%12.1%, during 20092010 and comprised 65.8%62.7% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2009.2010.

Loans receivable increased $132.4$62.8 million, or 10.9%4.7%, to $1.4$1.41 billion at December 31, 20082009 compared with $1.2$1.35 billion at December 31, 2007.2008. Our commercial, commercial real estate, and real estate construction portfolios increased $67.4$13.1 million, or 7.9%1.4%, to $916.9$930.0 million at December 31, 2008.2009. At December 31, 2008,2009, these loans comprised 67.9%65.8% of the total loan portfolio compared with 69.8%67.9% of the loan portfolio at December 31, 2007.

2008.

Loan Portfolio Composition –The following table presents a summary of the loan portfolio at the dates indicated, net of deferred loan fees, by type. There are no foreign loans in our portfolio and other than the categories noted, there is no concentration of loans in any industry exceeding 10% of total loans.

   As of December 31, 
   2009  2008 
   Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
   (dollars in thousands) 

Type of Loan:

       

Real estate:

       

Commercial

  $535,843  37.93 $454,634  33.68

Construction

   304,230  21.53    371,301  27.50  

Residential

   387,017  27.39    342,835  25.39  

Home equity

   32,384  2.29    33,249  2.46  

Commercial

   89,903  6.36    90,978  6.74  

Consumer

   36,989  2.62    37,783  2.80  

Agriculture

   25,064  1.77    16,181  1.20  

Other

   1,488  0.11    3,145  0.23  
               

Total loans

  $1,412,918  100.00 $1,350,106  100.00
               

   As of December 31, 
   2007  2006  2005 
   Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
   (dollars in thousands) 

Type of Loan:

          

Real estate:

          

Commercial

  $422,405  34.69 $324,354  37.96 $305,099  38.52

Construction

   318,462  26.15    211,973  24.81    190,080  24.00  

Residential

   288,703  23.71    195,591  22.89    177,683  22.44  

Home equity

   25,382  2.08    19,099  2.24    22,707  2.87  

Commercial

   108,619  8.92    59,113  6.92    50,626  6.39  

Consumer

   38,061  3.13    29,709  3.48    30,808  3.89  

Agriculture

   14,855  1.22    13,436  1.57    13,625  1.72  

Other

   1,211  0.10    1,092  0.13    1,323  0.17  
                      

Total loans

  $1,217,698  100.00 $854,367  100.00 $791,951  100.00
                      

  As of December 31, 
  2010  2009 
  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
  (dollars in thousands) 
             
Commercial
 $90,290   6.93% $89,903   6.36%
Commercial Real Estate:                
Construction
  199,524   15.32   304,230   21.53 
Farmland
  85,523   6.56   83,898   5.94 
Other
  441,844   33.92   451,945   31.99 
Residential Real Estate:                
Multi-family
  74,919   5.75   65,043   4.60 
Other
  353,418   27.13   354,358   25.08 
Consumer
  31,913   2.45   36,989   2.62 
Agriculture
  24,177   1.86   25,064   1.77 
Other
  1,060   0.08   1,488   0.11 
Total loans
 $1,302,668   100.00% $1,412,918   100.00%
                 
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  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
  (dollars in thousands) 
                   
Commercial
 $90,978   6.74% $108,619   8.92% $59,113   6.92%
Commercial Real Estate:                        
Construction
  371,301   27.50   318,462   26.15   211,973   24.81 
Farmland
  77,504   5.74   69,831   5.74   47,325   5.54 
Other
  377,130   27.94   352,574   28.95   277,029   32.42 
Residential Real Estate:                        
Multi-family
  56,350   4.17   45,207   3.71   29,819   3.49 
Other
  319,734   23.68   268,878   22.08   184,871   21.64 
Consumer
  37,783   2.80   38,061   3.13   29,709   3.48 
Agriculture
  16,181   1.20   14,855   1.22   13,436   1.57 
Other
  3,145   0.23  ��1,211   0.10   1,092   0.13 
Total loans
 $1,350,106   100.00% $1,217,698   100.00% $854,367   100.00%
Our lending activities are subject to a variety of lending limits imposed by state and federal law. PBI Bank’s secured legal lending limit to a single borrower was approximately $31.1$37.4 million at December 31, 2009.

2010.

At December 31, 2009,2010, we had seventeenfifteen loan relationships each with aggregate extensions of credit in excess of $10 million. EightThree of the seventeenfifteen relationships include loans that have been classified as substandard by the Bank’s internal loan review process. For further discussion of classified loans refer to the asset quality discussion in our “Allowance for Loan Losses” section.

Our real estate construction portfolio declined approximately $67$104.7 million from 20082009 to 20092010 as the result of construction projects werebeing completed and sold to end users or refinanced under permanent financing arrangements. We also hadarrangements; and loans in this category that werebeing transferred to OREO through the normal progression of collection, workout, and ultimate disposition.

As of December 31, 2010, we had $14.4 million of participations in real estate loans purchased from, and $92.3 million of participations in real estate loans sold to, other banks. As of December 31, 2009, we had $17.7 million of participations in real estate loans purchased from, and $108.9 million of participations in real estate loans sold to, other banks. As of December 31, 2008, we had $21.4 million of participations in real estate loans purchased from, and $108.3 million of participations in real estate loans sold to, other banks.

Our loan participation totals include participations in real estate loans purchased from and sold to two affiliate banks, The Peoples Bank, Mt. Washington and The Peoples Bank, Taylorsville. Our chairman, J. Chester Porter and his brother, William G. Porter, each own a 50% interest in Lake Valley Bancorp, Inc., the parent holding company of The Peoples Bank, Taylorsville, Kentucky. J. Chester Porter, William G. Porter and our president and chief executive officer, Maria L. Bouvette, serve as directors of The Peoples Bank, Taylorsville. Our chairman, J. Chester Porter owns an interest of approximately 36.0% and his brother, William G. Porter, owns an interest of approximately 3.0% in Crossroads Bancorp, Inc., the parent holding company of The Peoples Bank, Mount Washington, Kentucky. J. Chester Porter and Maria L. Bouvette, serve as directors of The Peoples Bank, Mount Washington. We have entered into management services agreements with each of these banks. Each agreement provides that our executives and employees provide management and accounting services to the subject bank, including overall responsibility for establishing and implementing policy and strategic planning. These entities are not consolidated in the financial statements of the Company.  Maria Bouvette also serves as chief financial officer of each of the banks. We receive a $4,000 monthly fee from The Peoples Bank, Taylorsville and a $2,000 monthly fee from The Peoples Bank, Mount Washington for these services.

As of December 31, 2010, we had $4.3 million of participations in real estate loans purchased from, and $19.7 million of participations in real estate loans sold, to these affiliate banks. As of December 31, 2009, we had $4.9 million of participations in real estate loans purchased from, and $23.8 million of participations in real estate loans sold to, these affiliate banks. As of December 31, 2008, we had $6.0 million of participations in real estate loans purchased from, and $23.7 million of participations in real estate loans sold to, these affiliate banks.

We have analyzed our relationship with these affiliates and determined that we do not have the power to direct the activities of the affiliates that significantly impact their economic performance nor do we govern their absorption of losses or use of their economic resources.  As such, these entities are not consolidated in our financial statements.

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Loan Maturity Schedule – The following table sets forth information at December 31, 2009,2010, regarding the dollar amount of loans, net of deferred loan fees, maturing in the loan portfolio based on their contractual terms to maturity:

   As of December 31, 2009
   Maturing
Within
One Year
  Maturing
1 through
5 Years
  Maturing
Over 5
Years
  Total
Loans
   (dollars in thousands)

Loans with fixed rates:

        

Real estate:

        

Commercial

  $104,951  $194,593  $28,677  $328,221

Construction

   45,872   37,978   9,584   93,434

Residential

   58,954   193,437   62,641   315,032

Home equity

   59   149   138   346

Commercial

   21,939   28,376   1,187   51,502

Consumer

   9,762   21,612   2,478   33,852

Agriculture

   7,608   4,067   209   11,884

Other

   1,006   8   —     1,014
                

Total fixed rate loans

  $250,151  $480,220  $104,914  $835,285
                

Loans with floating rates:

        

Real estate:

        

Commercial

  $72,206  $94,667  $40,749  $207,622

Construction

   130,547   79,903   346   210,796

Residential

   33,836   14,573   23,576   71,985

Home equity

   1,286   7,361   23,391   32,038

Commercial

   24,397   6,229   7,775   38,401

Consumer

   1,794   795   548��  3,137

Agriculture

   11,793   919   468   13,180

Other

   —     427   47   474
                

Total floating rate loans

  $275,859  $204,874  $96,900  $577,633
                

  As of December 31, 2010 
  
Maturing
Within
One Year
  
Maturing
1 through
5 Years
  
Maturing
Over 5
Years
  
Total
Loans
 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Loans with fixed rates:            
Commercial
 $30,261  $21,992  $640  $52,893 
Commercial Real Estate:                
Construction
  39,601   14,006   10,144   63,751 
Farmland
  18,220   26,822   5,397   50,439 
Other
  108,798   162,191   23,954   294,943 
Residential Real Estate:                
Multi-family
  21,053   38,835   8,089   67,977 
Other
  62,967   132,520   72,636   268,123 
Consumer
  7,154   19,684   2,117   28,955 
Agriculture
  6,809   2,748   162   9,719 
Other
  622   4      626 
Total fixed rate loans
 $295,485  $418,802  $123,139  $837,426 
                 
Loans with floating rates:                
Commercial
 $23,546  $6,850  $7,001  $37,397 
Commercial Real Estate:                
Construction
  96,889   36,462   2,422   135,773 
Farmland
  8,616   6,096   20,372   35,084 
Other
  45,312   78,533   23,056   146,901 
Residential Real Estate:                
Multi-family
  2,136   2,330   2,476   6,942 
Other
  25,704   19,279   40,312   85,295 
Consumer
  1,766   753   439   2,958 
Agriculture
  12,556   1,407   495   14,458 
Other
  400      34   434 
Total floating rate loans
 $216,925  $151,710  $96,607  $465,242 

Non-Performing Assets – Non-performing assets consist of certain restructured loans for which interest rate or other terms have been renegotiated, loans past due 90 days or more still on accrual, loans on which interest is no longer accrued, real estate acquired through foreclosure and repossessed assets. Loans, including impaired loans, are placed on non-accrual status when they become past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest, unless they are adequately secured and in the process of collection. Loans are considered impaired if full principal or interest payments are not anticipated in accordance with the contractual loan terms. Impaired loans are carried at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or at the fair value of the collateral less cost to sell if the loan is collateral dependent. Loans are reviewed on a regular basis and normal collection procedures are implemented when a borrower fails to make a required payment on a loan. If the delinquency on a mortgage loan exceeds 90 days and is not cured through normal collection procedures or an acceptable arrangement is not worked out with the borrower, we institute measures to remedy the default, including commencing a foreclosure action. Consumer loans generally are charged off when a loan is deemed uncollectible by management and any available collateral has been disposed of. Commercial business and real estate loan delinquencies are handled on an individual basis by management with the advice of legal counsel.

Interest income on loans is recognized on the accrual basis except for those loans placed on non-accrual status. The accrual of interest on impaired loans is discontinued when management believes, after consideration of economic and business conditions and collection efforts, that the borrowers’ financial condition is such that collection of interest is doubtful, which typically occurs after the loan becomes 90 days delinquent. When interest accrual is discontinued, existing accrued interest is reversed and interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received.

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Real estate acquired as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure is classified as real estate owned until such time as it is sold. New and used automobile, motorcycleautomobiles and all terrainother motor vehicles acquired as a result of foreclosure are classified as repossessed assets until they are sold. When such property is acquired it is recorded at its fair market value less costscost to sell. Any write-down of the property at the time of acquisition is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent gains and losses are included in non-interest expense.

The following table sets forth information with respect to non-performing assets as of the dates indicated:

   As of December 31, 
   2009  2008  2007  2006  2005 
   (dollars in thousands) 

Past due 90 days or more still on accrual

  $5,968   $11,598   $2,145   $2,010   $1,969  

Loans on non-accrual status

   78,888    9,725    10,524    6,930    5,045  
                     

Total non-performing loans

   84,856    21,323    12,669    8,940    7,014  

Real estate acquired through foreclosure

   14,548    7,839    4,309    2,415    1,781  

Other repossessed assets

   80    96    30    9    1  
                     

Total non-performing assets

  $99,484   $29,258   $17,008   $11,364   $8,796  
                     

Non-performing loans to total loans

   6.00  1.58  1.04  1.05  0.89

Non-performing assets to total assets

   5.42  1.78  1.17  1.08  0.89

   
As of December 31,
   
2010
   2009   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
Past due 90 days or more still on accrual
 $594  $5,968  $11,598  $2,145  $2,010 
Loans on non-accrual status
  59,799   78,888   9,725   10,524   6,930 
Total non-performing loans
  60,393   84,856   21,323   12,669   8,940 
Real estate acquired through foreclosure
  67,635   14,548   7,839   4,309   2,415 
Other repossessed assets
  52   80   96   30   9 
Total non-performing assets
 $128,080  $99,484  $29,258  $17,008  $11,364 
Non-performing loans to total loans
  4.63%  6.00%  1.58%  1.04%  1.05%
Non-performing assets to total assets
  7.43%  5.42%  1.78%  1.17%  1.08%
Allowance for non-performing loans
 $7,977  $7,266  $2,363  $1,443  $1,772 
Allowance for non-performing loans to non-performing loans
  13.2%  8.6%  11.1%  11.4%  19.8%
Interest income that would have been earned on non-performing loans was $2.7 million, $1.0 million, $601,000 and $586,000$601,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 20072008 respectively. Interest income recognized on accruing non-performing loans was $222,000, $225,000, $181,000, and $140,000$181,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, and 2007, respectively.

At December 31, 2009 we had restructured loans totaling $25.2 million with borrowers who experienced deterioration in financial condition. These loans are secured by 1 to 4 family residential or commercial real estate properties. Concessions generally take the form of a reduction in interest rate or temporary curtailment of contractual principal payments on amortizing loans for periods ranging from three to six months. Management believes these loans are well secured and the borrowers have the ability to repay the loans in accordance with the renegotiated terms.

Loans more than 90 days past due decreased $5.6$5.4 million, and non-accrual loans decreased $19.1 million, respectively, from December 31, 20082009 to December 31, 2009, and non-accrual loans increased $69.2 million from December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009.2010.  The $84.9$60.4 million in nonperforming loans at December 31, 2009,2010, and $21.3$84.9 million at December 31, 2008,2009, were primarily construction, land development, other land, commercial real estate, and commercialresidential real estate loans. The protracted slowdown in housing unit sales and loss of tenants or inability to lease vacant office and retail space has placed inordinate stress on these customers and their ability to repay according to the contractual terms of the loans.  As such, we have placed these credits on non-accrual and have begun the appropriate collection actions to resolve them. Management believes it has established adequate loan loss reserves for these credits.

We do not have a formal loan modification program. Rather, we work with individual customers on a case-by-case basis to facilitate the orderly collection of our principal and interest before a loan becomes a non-performing loan. If a customer is unable to make contractual payments, we review the particular circumstances of that customer’s situation and negotiate a revised payment stream. In other words, we identify performing customers experiencing financial difficulties, and through negotiations, we lower their interest rate, most typically on a short-term basis for three to six months, but in limited circumstances for longer periods. Our goal when restructuring a credit is to afford the customer a reasonable period of time to remedy the issue causing cash flow constraints within their business so that they can return to performing status over time.
Our loan modifications have taken the form of reduction in interest rate and/or curtailment of scheduled principal payments for a short-term period, usually three to six months, but in some cases until maturity of the loan. Our restructured loans are all collateral secured loans. If a customer fails to perform under the modified terms, we place the loan on non-accrual status and begin the process of working with the customer to liquidate the underlying collateral to satisfy the debt.
At December 31, 2010, we had 44 restructured loans totaling $25.5 million with borrowers who experienced deterioration in financial condition compared with 21 loans totaling $25.2 million at December 31, 2009. All of these loans were granted interest rate reductions to provide cash flow relief to customers experiencing cash flow difficulties. Of these loans, 20 loans totaling approximately $10.9 million were also granted principal payment deferrals until maturity. There were no concessions made to forgive principal relative to these loans. These loans are secured by first liens on 1-4 residential or commercial real estate properties. We do not hold a second or junior lien position on these restructured loans. Management believes these loans are well secured and the borrowers have the ability to repay the loans in accordance with the renegotiated terms.  As such, these restructured loans were on accrual status at the balance sheet date as payments were being made according to the restructured loan terms. These loans have not had a partial charge-off.  In accordance with ASC 310-50-2, we continue to report restructured loans as restructured until such time as the loan has developed a reasonable repayment history, the borrower displays the financial capacity to repay, and the loan terms return to the terms in place prior to the restructure. If the customer fails to perform, we place the loan on non-accrual status and seek to liquidate the underlying collateral for these loans. Our non-accrual policy for restructured loans is identical to our non-accrual policy for all loans. Our policy calls for a loan to be reported as non-accrual if it is maintained on a cash basis because of deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower, payment in full of principal and interest is not expected, or principal or interest has been in default for a period of 90 days or more unless the assets are both well secured and in the process of collection. Changes in value for impairment, including the amount attributed to the passage of time, are recorded entirely within the provision for loan losses.

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We consider any loan that is restructured for a borrower experiencing financial difficulties due to a borrower’s potential inability to pay in accordance with contractual terms of the loan a troubled debt restructure.  Specifically, we consider a concession involving a modification of the loan terms, such as (i) a reduction of the stated interest rate, (ii) reduction or deferral of principal, or (iii) reduction or deferral of accrued interest at a stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk all to be troubled debt restructurings.  When a modification of terms is made for a competitive reason, we do not consider that to be a troubled debt restructuring.  The primary example of a competitive modification would be an interest rate reduction for a performing customer to a market rate as the result of a market decline in rates.
Other real estate owned (OREO) is recorded at fair market value less cost to sell at time of acquisition.  Any write-down of the property at the time of acquisition is charged to the allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent reductions in fair value are recorded as non-interest expense.  To determine the fair value of OREO for smaller dollar single family homes, we consult with internal real estate sales staff and external realtors, investors, and appraisers.  If the internally evaluated market price is below our underlying investment in the property, appropriate write-downs are recorded.  For larger dollar commercial real estate properties, we obtain a new appraisal of the subject property in connection with the transfer to other real estate owned.  In some of these circumstances, an appraisal is in process at quarter end and we must make our best estimate of the fair value of the underlying collateral based on our internal evaluation of the property, review of the most recent appraisal, and discussions with the currently engaged appraiser.  We do not obtain updated appraisals on a quarterly basis after the receipt of the initial appraisal.  Rather, we internally review the fair value of the other real estate owned in our portfolio on a quarterly basis to determine if a new appraisal is warranted based on the specific circumstances of each property.

OREO totaled $67.6 million at December 31, 2010 compared to $14.5 million at December 31, 2009.  Approximately 75%, or $50.5 million, of our OREO balances consist of real estate formerly securing construction, land development, and other land loans.  The two largest projects in this category are residential developments located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, that were acquired in lieu of foreclosure in 2010.  The fair value less estimated cost to sell of these two projects totals $29.2 million at December 31, 2010.
The following table presents the major categories of OREO at the year-ends indicated:

  2010  2009 
  (in thousands) 
Commercial Real Estate:      
Construction
 $50,491  $7,526 
Farmland
  1,904   442 
Other
  6,504   1,938 
Residential Real Estate:        
Multi-family
  823    
Other
  7,913   4,642 
  $67,635  $14,548 
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Net activity relating to other real estate owned during the year ended December 31, 2010 is a follows:

OREO Activity (in thousands)   
OREO as of January 1, 2010
 $14,548 
Real estate acquired
  90,787 
Valuation adjustments
  (14,062)
Improvements
  1,947 
Properties sold
  (25,585)
OREO as of December 31, 2010
 $67,635 

During 2010, we recorded fair value write-downs of our OREO portfolio totaling approximately $14.1 million to reflect lower appraised values driven by declining real estate values in our markets during the year.  We made solid strides in our efforts to liquidate OREO in 2010 and to return those dollars to earning asset status.  To that end, we established a real estate sales department within PBI Bank in 2010 and were successful in selling OREO totaling $25.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2010.  We remain diligently focused on these efforts.
Allowance for Loan Losses –The allowance for loan losses is based on management’s continuing review and evaluation of individual loans, loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various categories of loans and such other factors that, in management’s judgment, require current recognition in estimating loan losses.

The following table sets forth an analysis of loan loss experience as of and for the periods indicated:

   As of December 31, 
   2009  2008  2007  2006  2005 
   (dollars in thousands) 

Balances at beginning of period

  $19,652   $16,342   $12,832   $12,197   $10,261  
                     

Loans charged-off:

      

Real estate

   6,519    2,711    1,777    467    1,411  

Commercial

   301    347    299    132    1,117  

Consumer

   875    749    267    436    519  

Agriculture

   36    27    31    1    —    

Other

   —      —      —      —      37  
                     

Total charge-offs

   7,731    3,834    2,374    1,036    3,084  
                     

Recoveries:

      

Real estate

   133    145    84    59    246  

Commercial

   55    85    54    121    222  

Consumer

   76    85    88    83    100  

Agriculture

   7    8    8    3    —    

Other

   —      —      —      —      —    
                     

Total recoveries

   271    323    234    266    568  
                     

Net charge-offs

   7,460    3,511    2,140    770    2,516  
                     

Provision for loan losses

   14,200    5,400    4,025    1,405    3,645  

Balance acquired in bank acquisition

   —      1,421    1,625    —      807  
                     

Balance at end of period

  $26,392   $19,652   $16,342   $12,832   $12,197  
                     

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

   1.87  1.46  1.34  1.50  1.54

Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding

   0.56  0.27  0.21  0.09  0.32

Allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans

   31.10  92.16  128.99  143.53  173.90

  As of December 31, 
  2010  2009  2008  2007  2006 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Balances at beginning of period
 $26,392  $19,652  $16,342  $12,832  $12,197 
                     
                     
Loans charged-off:                    
Real estate
  19,261   6,519   2,711   1,777   467 
Commercial
  2,675   301   347   299   132 
Consumer
  496   875   749   267   436 
Agriculture
  29   36   27   31   1 
Total charge-offs
  22,461   7,731   3,834   2,374   1,036 
                     
Recoveries:                    
Real estate
  114   133   145   84   59 
Commercial
  28   55   85   54   121 
Consumer
  104   76   85   88   83 
Agriculture
  8   7   8   8   3 
Total recoveries
  254   271   323   234   266 
Net charge-offs
  22,207   7,460   3,511   2,140   770 
Provision for loan losses
  30,100   14,200   5,400   4,025   1,405 
Balance acquired in bank acquisition
        1,421   1,625    
Balance at end of period
 $34,285  $26,392  $19,652  $16,342  $12,832 
Allowance for loan losses to period-end loans
  2.63%  1.87%  1.46%  1.34%  1.50%
Net charge-offs to average loans
  1.64%  0.54%  0.27%  0.21%  0.09%
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
  56.77%  31.10%  92.16%  128.99%  143.53%
Our allowance for loan losses is a reserve established through charges to earnings in the form of a provision for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses isin comprised of three components: specific reserves general reserves and unallocatedgeneral reserves. Generally, all loans that have been identified as impaired are reviewed on a quarterly basis in order to determine whether a specific allowance is required. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information, it is probable that we will not receive all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Once a loan has been identified as impaired, management measures impairment in accordance with ASC 310.10.  When management’s measured value of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the amount of the impairment is recorded as a specific reserve. These specific reserves are determined on an individual loan basis based on management’s current evaluation of our loss exposure for each credit, given the payment status, financial condition of the borrower and value of any underlying collateral. Loans for which specific reserves arehave been provided are excluded from the general reserve and unallocated allowance calculations described below. Changes in specific reserves from period to period are the result of changes in the circumstances of individual loans such as charge-offs, pay-offs, changes in collateral values or other factors.

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The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of the amount necessary to provide for known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio in the normal course of business. Due to the uncertainty of risks in the loan portfolio, management’s judgment of the amount of the allowance necessary to absorb loan losses is approximate. The allowance for loan losses is also subject to regulatory examinations and may be adjusted in response to a determination by the regulatory agencies as to its adequacy in comparison with peer institutions.

We make specific allowances for each impaired loan based on its type and classification as discussed above.  At year-end 2009,2010, our allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans decreasedincreased to 31.10%56.8% from 92.16%31.1% at year-end 2008.2009.   We have assessed these loans for collectability and considered, among other things, the borrower’s ability to repay, the value of the underlying collateral, and other market conditions to ensure that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb probable incurred losses. We also maintain a general reserve for each loan type in the loan portfolio. In determining the amount of the general reserve portion of our allowance for loan losses, management considers factors such as our historical loan loss experience, the growth, composition and diversification of our loan portfolio, current delinquency levels, the results of recent regulatory examinations and general economic conditions. Based on these factors, we apply estimated percentages to the various categories of loans, not including any loan that has a specific allowance allocated to it, based on our historical experience, portfolio trends and economic and industry trends. This information is used by management to set the general reserve portion of the allowance for loan losses at a level it deems prudent.

Our portfolio is comprised primarily of loans secured by real estate.  A decline in the value of the real estate serving as collateral for our loans may impact our ability to collect those loans.  In general, we obtain updated appraisals on property securing our loans when circumstances are warranted such as at the time of renewal or when market conditions have significantly changed.  We use qualified licensed appraisers approved by our Board of Directors.  These appraisers possess prerequisite certifications and knowledge of the local and regional marketplace.

Because there are additional risks of losses that cannot be quantified precisely or attributed to particular loans or types of loans, including general economic and business conditions and credit quality trends, we have established an unallocated portion of the allowance for loan losses based on our evaluation of these risks. The unallocated portion of our allowance is determined based on various factors including, but not limited to, general economic conditions of our market area, the growth, composition and diversification of our loan portfolio, types of collateral securing our loans, the experience level of our lending officers and staff, the quality of our credit risk management and the results of independent third party reviews of our classification of credits. As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the unallocated portions of the allowance for loan losses were $282,000, or 1.1% of the total allowance, and $742,000, or 3.8% of the total allowance, respectively.

Based on an evaluation of the loan portfolio, management presents a quarterly review of the allowance for loan losses to our board of directors, indicating any change in the allowance for loan losses since the last review and any recommendations as to adjustments in the allowance for loan losses.

This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as events change. We used the same methodology and generally similar assumptions in assessing the allowance for both comparison periods. We increased the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans outstanding to 2.63% at December 31, 2010 from 1.87% at December 31, 2009 from 1.46% at December 31, 2008.2009. The level of the allowance is based on estimates and the ultimate losses may vary from these estimates.

We follow a loan review program designed to evaluate the credit risk in our loan portfolio. Through this loan review process, we maintain an internally classified watch list which helps management assess the overall quality of the loan portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Loans categorized as watch list loans show warning elements where the present status exhibits one or more deficiencies that require attention in the short term or where pertinent ratios of the loan account have weakened to a point where more frequent monitoring is warranted. These loans do not have all of the characteristics of a classified loan (substandard or doubtful) but do show weakened elements as compared with those of a satisfactory credit. We review these loans to assist in assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.

In establishing the appropriate classification for specific assets, management considers, among other factors, the estimated value of the underlying collateral, the borrower’s ability to repay, the borrower’s repayment history and the current delinquent status. As a result of this process, loans are categorized as special mention, substandard or doubtful.

Loans classified as “special mention” do not have all of the characteristics of substandard or doubtful loans. They have one or more deficiencies which warrant special attention and which corrective action, such as accelerated collection practices, may remedy.

Loans classified as “substandard” are those loans with clear and defined weaknesses such as a highly leveraged position, unfavorable financial ratios, uncertain repayment sources or poor financial condition which may jeopardize the repayment of the debt as contractually agreed. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some losses if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Loans classified as “doubtful” are those loans which have characteristics similar to substandard loans but with an increased risk that collection or liquidation in full is highly questionable and improbable.

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Once a loan is deemed impaired or uncollectible as contractually agreed, the loan is charged-off either partially or in-full against the allowance for loan losses, based upon the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or the fair value of collateral less estimated cost to sell with respect to collateral-based loans.

As of December 31, 2009,2010, we had $138.2 million of loans classified as substandard, $18,000 classified as doubtful, $25.3 million classified as special mention and none classified as loss. This compares with $208.3 million of loans classified as substandard, $7,000 classified as doubtful, $15.5 million classified as special mention and none classified as loss. This compares with $84.1 million of loans classified as substandard, $10,000 classified as doubtful, $49.4 million classified as special mention and none classified as loss as of December 31, 2008.2009. The $124.3$70.1 million increasedecrease in loans classified as substandard is primarily attributable to the downgrademigration of credits displaying financial weakness indicatedsubstandard loans through the collection process. Many of these loans were repaid by inconsistent payments. Factors affecting each credit are specific toliquidation of the borrowers business or related to macro economic events and we continue to monitor these credits regularly. In particular, these credits are primarily construction, land development, and commercial real estate loans for projects in or adjacentunderlying collateral after migration to our market areas. While these credits have been properly managed through the construction phase and secured by collateral in accordance with our policies, the protracted slowdown in housing unit sales and loss of tenantsOREO portfolio or inability to lease up vacant office and retail space has placed inordinate stress on these customers and their ability to repay according to the contractual

terms of the loans.were charged off. As of December 31, 20092010 we had allocations of $15.9$13.1 million in the allowance for loan losses related to these classified loans.  This compares to allocations of $7.6$15.9 million in the allowance for loan losses related to classified loansloan at December 31, 2008.

2009.

We recorded a provision for loan losses of $14.2$30.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2009,2010, compared with $14.2 million for 2009 and $5.4 million for 2008 and $4.0 million for 2007.2008. The total allowance for loan losses was $34.3 million or 2.63% of total loans at December 31, 2010, compared with $26.4 million or 1.87% of total loans at December 31, 2009, compared withand $19.7 million or 1.46% of total loans at December 31, 2008, and $16.3 million or 1.34% of total loans at December 31, 2007.2008. The increased allowance is consistent with the increase in our loan portfolioclassified loans of $62.8$30.9 million from December 31, 20082009 to December 31, 2009, the increase of $63.5 million in non-performing loans to $84.9 million at December 31, 2009 from $21.3 million at December 31, 2008, and2010, increased loan charge-offs.charge-offs, and trends within the portfolio, in particular the protracted slowdown in housing unit sales and continued weakness in demand for residential land in our markets.  Net charge-offs were $7.5$22.2 million for the year ended December 31, 20092010 compared with $7.5 million for 2009 and $3.5 million for 2008 and $2.1 million2008. Charge-offs for 2007. We acquired a banking office2010 were concentrated in 2008 and a financial institution in 2007, and applied generally accepted accounting principles in connection with these acquisitions. More specifically, we applied the provisionsloans secured by real estate category of the guidance issuedportfolio.  In fact, charge-offs for loans secured by real estate increased from $6.5 million in 2009 to $19.2 million in 2010.  This represents 86% of our charge-offs for 2010.  These charge-offs were largely construction and land development loans for which the FASB with respectprimary source of repayment was the sale of residential lots or housing units.  Declining sales volumes negatively impacted the ability of certain customers in this segment to accounting for certainrepay their loans or debt securities acquiredand the continued weakness in a transfer to the 2008 and 2007 transactions. We identified no substantial loan or homogenous group of loans having evidence of deterioration of credit quality as defined by the statement. As a result, the existing allowance for loan loss in the amount of $1.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively, were recorded asthis sector of the datesmarket continued to exert downward pressure on the value of acquisition.

real estate securing our loans. We continue to closely monitor real estate values for property that secures our loans to ensure our allowance is adequate.

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The following table depicts management’s allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan type. Allowance funding and allocation is based on management’s current evaluation of risk in each category, economic conditions, past loss experience, loan volume, past due history and other factors. Since these factors and management’s assumptions are subject to change, the allocation is not necessarily predictive of future portfolio performance. The allocation is made by analytical purposes and is not necessarily indicative of the categories in which future losses may occur. The total allowance is available to absorb losses from any segment of loans.

   As of December 31, 
   2009  2008 
   Amount of
Allowance
  Percent
of
Loans
to Total
Loans
  Amount of
Allowance
  Percent
of
Loans
to Total
Loans
 
   (dollars in thousands) 

Real estate:

       

Commercial

  $9,266  37.93 $6,770  33.68

Residential

   4,662  29.68    2,271  27.85  

Construction

   8,215  21.53    5,907  27.50  

Commercial

   2,040  6.36    1,623  6.74  

Consumer

   539  2.62    603  2.80  

Other

   1,388  1.88    1,736  1.43  

Unallocated

   282  —      742  —    
               

Total

  $26,392  100.00 $19,652  100.00
               

   As of December 31, 
   2007  2006  2005 
   Amount of
Allowance
  Percent
of
Loans
to Total
Loans
  Amount of
Allowance
  Percent
of
Loans
to Total
Loans
  Amount of
Allowance
  Percent
of
Loans
to Total
Loans
 
   (dollars in thousands) 

Real estate:

          

Commercial

  $6,606  34.69 $6,519  37.96 $5,529  38.52

Residential

   1,580  25.79    1,103  25.13    1,194  25.31  

Construction

   3,653  26.15    2,000  24.81    1,950  24.00  

Commercial

   1,655  8.92    896  6.92    1,020  6.39  

Consumer

   574  3.13    460  3.48    563  3.89  

Other

   1,731  1.32    1,245  1.70    1,373  1.89  

Unallocated

   543  —      609  —      568  —    
                      

Total

  $16,342  100.00 $12,832  100.00 $12,197  100.00
                      

  As of December 31, 
  2010  2009 
  
Amount of
Allowance
  
Percent of
Loans to Total
Loans
  
Amount of
Allowance
  
Percent of
Loans to Total
Loans
 
    
             
Commercial
 $2,147   6.93% $2,040   6.36%
Commercial Real Estate:                
Construction
  11,164   15.32   8,215   21.53 
Farmland
  702   6.56   643   5.94 
Other
  12,209   33.92   9,266   31.99 
Residential Real Estate:                
Multi-family
  517   5.75   578   4.60 
Other
  6,707   27.13   4,662   25.08 
Consumer
  701   2.45   538   2.62 
Agriculture
  134   1.86   163   1.77 
Other
  4   0.08   5   0.11 
Unallocated
        282    
Total
 $34,285   100.00% $26,392   100.00%
  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  
Amount of
Allowance
  
Percent of
Loans to Total
Loans
  
Amount of
Allowance
  
Percent of
Loans to Total
Loans
  
Amount of
Allowance
  
Percent of
Loans to Total
Loans
 
  
(dollars in thousands)
 
                       
Commercial
 $1,623   6.74% $1,655   8.92% $896   6.92%
Commercial Real Estate:                        
Construction
  5,907   27.50   3,654   26.15   2,000   24.81 
Farmland
  882   5.74   903   5.74   649   5.54 
Other
  6,770   27.94   6,606   28.95   6,519   32.42 
Residential Real Estate:                        
Multi-family
  590   4.17   629   3.71   396   3.49 
Other
  2,271   23.68   1,580   22.08   1,103   21.64 
Consumer
  603   2.80   574   3.13   462   3.48 
Agriculture
  238   1.20   192   1.22   195   1.57 
Other
  26   0.23   6   0.10   3   0.13 
Unallocated
  742      543      609    
Total
 $19,652   100.00% $16,342   100.00% $12,832   100.00%
                         
Investment Securities– The securities portfolio serves as a source of liquidity and earnings and contributes to the management of interest rate risk. We have the authority to invest in various types of liquid assets, including short-term United States Treasury obligations and securities of various federal agencies, obligations of states and political subdivisions, corporate bonds, certificates of deposit at insured savings and loans and banks, bankers’ acceptances and federal funds. We may also invest a portion of our assets in certain commercial paper and corporate debt securities. We are also authorized to invest in mutual funds and stocks whose assets conform to the investments that we are authorized to make directly. The investment portfolio decreased by $4.4$62.4 million, or 2.5%37.0%, to $106.3 million at December 31, 2010 compared with $168.7 million at December 31, 2009 compared with $173.1 million at December 31, 2008.2009. We focused new investments in 2009 primarily in themade a strategic decision to liquidate our private-label mortgage-backed securities category.portfolio, and certain other mortgage-backed securities and corporate bonds during 2010.

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The following table sets forth the carrying value of our securities portfolio at the dates indicated. There were no securities classified as held-to-maturity at either period end.

   December 31, 2009  December 31, 2008
   Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  Fair
Value
  Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  Fair Value
   (dollars in thousands)

Securities available-for-sale

              

U.S. Treasury and agencies

  $586  $33  $—     $619  $2,938  $22  $—     $2,960

Agency mortgage-backed: residential

   91,127   4,028   —      95,155   119,807   1,293   (118  120,982

Private label mortgage-backed: residential

   33,516   279   (2,156  31,639   17,139   —     (494  16,645

State and municipal

   24,537   955   (37  25,455   24,493   330   (415  24,408

Corporate

   13,054   760   (49  13,765   6,489   39   (451  6,077

Other debt

   704   —     (175  529   704   —     —      704

Equity

   1,885   75   (401  1,559   1,900   28   (627  1,301
                                

Total

  $165,409  $6,130  $(2,818 $168,721  $173,470  $1,712  $(2,105 $173,077
                                

  December 31, 2010  December 31, 2009 
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  Fair Value 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Securities available-for-sale                        
U.S. Treasury and agencies
 $5,973  $37  $  $6,010  $586  $33  $  $619 
Agency mortgage-backed: residential  60,270   1,590   (5)  61,855   91,127   4,028      95,155 
Private label mortgage-backed: residential              33,516   279   (2,156)  31,639 
State and municipal
  26,039   995   (32)  27,002   24,537   955   (37)  25,455 
Corporate
  8,744   507   (32)  9,219   13,054   760   (49)  13,765 
Other debt
  572         572   704      (175)  529 
Equity
  1,400   254   (3)  1,651   1,885   75   (401)  1,559 
Total
 $102,998  $3,383  $(72) $106,309  $165,409  $6,130  $(2,818) $168,721 
The following table sets forth the contractual maturities, fair values and weighted-average yields for our securities held at December 31, 2009:

   Due Within
One Year
  After One Year
But Within
Five Years
  After Five Years
But Within
Ten Years
  After Ten Years  Total 
   Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield 

U.S. Treasury and agencies

  $—    —   $—    —   $619  5.17 $—    —   $619  5.17

Agency mortgage-backed

   370  4.54    2,003  4.76    17,858  4.76    74,924  4.82    95,155  4.81  

Private label mortgage-backed

   —    —      —    —      6,645  5.38    24,994  13.35    31,639  11.73  

State and municipal

   86  4.95    3,575  5.84    12,184  5.55    9,610  6.39    25,455  5.91  

Corporate bonds

   —    —      2,875  7.50    10,890  6.59    —    —      13,765  6.78  

Other debt

   —    —      —    —      —    —      529  6.50    529  6.50  
                          

Total

  $456  4.62 $8,453  6.16 $48,196  5.46 $110,057  7.07 $167,162  6.56
                          

Equity

               1,559  
                  

Total

              $168,721  
                  

2010:

  
Due Within
One Year
  
After One Year
But Within
Five Years
  
After Five Years
But Within
Ten Years
  After Ten Years  Total 
  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield 
U.S. Treasury and agencies $   % $1,989   2.99% $2,625   2.81% $1,396   3.39% $6,010   3.01%
Agency mortgage-backed        1,183   4.41   6,903   5.08   53,769   4.02   61,855   4.14 
State and municipal  367   6.96   5,965   5.51   13,216   5.64   7,454   6.31   27,002   5.82 
Corporate bonds  1,503   6.81   1,319   8.14   6,397   5.66         9,219   6.18 
Other debt                    572   8.00   572   8.00 
Total $1,870   6.84% $10,456   5.18% $29,141   5.25% $63,191   4.31% $104,658   4.70%
Equity                                  1,651     
Total                                 $106,309     

Average yields in the table above were calculated on a tax equivalent basis using a federal income tax rate of 35%. Mortgage-backed securities are securities that have been developed by pooling a number of real estate mortgages.  These securities are issued by federal agencies such as Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as non-agency or private company issuers. These securities are deemed to have high credit ratings, and minimum regular monthly cash flows of principal and interest. Cash flows from agency backed mortgage-backed securities are guaranteed by the issuing agencies.

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Unlike U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency securities, which have a lump sum payment at maturity, mortgage-backed securities provide cash flows from regular principal and interest payments and principal prepayments throughout the lives of the securities. Mortgage-backed securities that are purchased at a premium will generally suffer decreasing net yields as interest rates drop because home owners tend to refinance their mortgages. Thus, the premium paid must be amortized over a shorter period. Therefore, those securities purchased at a discount will obtain higher net yields in a decreasing interest rate environment. As interest rates rise, the opposite will generally be true. During a period of increasing interest rates, fixed rate mortgage-backed securities do not tend to experience heavy prepayments of principal and consequently, the average life of this security will not be shortened. If interest rates begin to fall, prepayments will increase. Non-agency and private issuer mortgage-backed securities do not carry a government guarantee.  We limit our purchases of these securities to bank qualified issues with high credit ratings.  We regularly monitor the performance and credit ratings of these securities and evaluate these securities, as we do all of our securities, for other than temporary impairment on a quarterly basis. At December 31, 2009, 78.7%2010, 86.9% of the agency mortgage-backed securities we held had contractual final maturities of more than ten years with a weighted average life of 19.11 years, and 79.0%25.1 years.
In December 2010, based upon relevant market information, we determined that our basis in a corporate debt security with an unrealized loss position for more the 12 months was not recoverable in the near term. Therefore, during 2010, we recorded an other than temporary impairment charge totaling $132,000 for this security which had an original cost of the private label mortgage-backed securities we held had contractual final maturities of more than ten years with a weighted average life of 26.4 years.

$704,000.

The Company held 4445 equity securities at December 31, 2009.2010. Of these securities, 10one had an unrealized loss of $12,000$1,000 and had been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve12 months and 19seven had an unrealized loss of $389,000$2,000 and had been in an unrealized loss position for more than 12 months. Management monitors the underlying financial condition of the issuers and current market pricing for these equity securities monthly. Management currently intends to hold allBased upon the relevant market information and stock price trends in July and early August 2010, we determined that we could not objectively assert that our basis in 21 equity securities withthat had been in an unrealized losses until recovery, whichloss position for fixed income securities may be at maturity. Duringmore than 12 months was recoverable in the 2008 fourth quarter,near term.  As such, we recorded an other than temporary impairment charge totaling $471,000$465,000 for equity securities held in our portfolio with an original cost of $832,000.$1.3 million during 2010.  The market prices of the stocks had been below our initial investment for more than twelve months and after consideration of the companiesissuers’ financial conditions and the likelihood the market value would recover to our cost basis in a reasonable period of time, the investment was written down to fair value. As of December 31, 2009,2010, management does not believe any of the remaining equity securities in our portfolio with unrealized losses should be classified as other than temporarily impaired.

impaired at this time.

Deposits – We attract both short-term and long-term deposits from the general public by offering a wide range of deposit accounts and interest rates. In recent years we have been required by market conditions to rely increasingly on short to mid-term certificate accounts and other deposit alternatives, including brokered and wholesale deposits, thatwhich are more responsive to market interest rates. We use forecasts based on interest rate risk simulations to assist management in monitoring our use of certificates of deposit and other deposit products as funding sources and the impact of their use on interest income and net interest margin in various rate environments.

We primarily rely on our banking office network to attract and retain deposits in our local markets and leverage our online Ascencia division to attract out-of-market deposits. Market interest rates and rates on deposit products offered by competing financial institutions can significantly affect our ability to attract and retain deposits. During 2010, total deposits decreased $62.4 million compared with 2009. During 2009, total deposits increased by $241.5 million compared with 2008. During 2008, total deposits increased by $122.0 million compared with 2007. The increasedecrease in deposits for 20092010 was primarily in certificates of deposit balances and money market accounts.  The 20082009 increase was also primarily in certificates of deposit balances and non-interest bearing demandmoney market accounts.

To evaluate our funding needs in light of deposit trends resulting from continually changing conditions, management and board committees evaluate simulated performance reports that forecast changes in margins along with other pertinent economic data. We continue to offer attractively priced deposit products along our product line to allow us to retain deposit customers and reduce interest rate risk during various rising and falling rate cycles.

We offer savings accounts, NOW accounts, money market accounts and fixed rate certificates with varying maturities. The flow of deposits is influenced significantly by general economic conditions, changes in interest rates and competition. Our management adjusts interest rates, maturity terms, service fees and withdrawal penalties on our deposit products periodically. The variety of deposit products allows us to compete more effectively in obtaining funds and to respond with more flexibility to the flow of funds away from depository institutions into outside investment alternatives. However, our ability to attract and maintain deposits and the costs of these funds has been, and will continue to be, significantly affected by market conditions.

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The following table sets forth the average daily balances and weighted average rates paid for our deposits for the periods indicated:

   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2009  2008  2007 
   Average
Balance
  Average
Rate
  Average
Balance
  Average
Rate
  Average
Balance
  Average
Rate
 
   (dollars in thousands) 

Demand

  $99,167   $93,356   $73,183  

Interest Checking

   75,602  0.84  92,496  1.71  60,600  2.05

Money Market

   86,619  1.53    84,316  2.66    97,045  4.69  

Savings

   34,386  0.90    33,969  1.30    25,766  1.44  

Certificates of Deposit

   1,089,798  3.01    946,477  4.31    740,693  5.09  
                

Total Deposits

  $1,385,572   $1,250,614   $997,287  
                

Weighted Average Rate

    2.53   3.60   4.40

  For the Years Ended December 31, 
  2010  2009  2008 
  
Average
Balance
  
Average
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  
Average
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  
Average
Rate
 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Demand
 $102,383     $99,167     $93,356    
Interest Checking
  83,111   0.85%  75,602   0.84%  92,496   1.71%
Money Market
  81,430   1.24   86,619   1.53   84,316   2.66 
Savings
  35,393   0.74   34,386   0.90   33,969   1.30 
Certificates of Deposit
  1,156,724   2.02   1,089,798   3.01   946,477   4.31 
Total Deposits
 $1,459,041      $1,385,572      $1,250,614     
Weighted Average Rate
      1.74%      2.53%      3.60%
The following table sets forth the average daily balances and weighted average rates paid for our certificates of deposit for the periods indicated:

   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2009  2008  2007 
   Average
Balance
  Average
Rate
  Average
Balance
  Average
Rate
  Average
Balance
  Average
Rate
 
   (dollars in thousands) 

Certificates of Deposit

          

Less than $100,000

  $611,011  3.03 $607,420  4.28 $529,114  5.04

$100,000 or more

   478,787  2.98    339,057  4.36    211,579  5.22  
                

Total

  $1,089,798  3.01 $946,477  4.31 $740,693  5.09
                

  For the Years Ended December 31, 
  2010  2009  2008 
  
Average
Balance
  
Average
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  
Average
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  
Average
Rate
 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Certificates of Deposit                  
Less than $100,000
 $579,978   2.00% $611,011   3.03% $607,420   4.28%
$100,000 or more
  576,746   2.05   478,787   2.98   339,057   4.36 
Total
 $1,156,724   2.02% $1,089,798   3.01% $946,477   4.31%
The following table shows at December 31, 20092010 the amount of our time deposits of $100,000 or more by time remaining until maturity:

Maturity Period

  Amount
   (dollars in thousands)

Three months or less

  $154,365

Three months through six months

   162,828

Six months through twelve months

   131,861

Over twelve months

   167,236
    

Total

  $616,290
    

Maturity Period Amount 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Three months or less
 $88,778 
Three months through six months
  84,908 
Six months through twelve months
  117,405 
Over twelve months
  306,781 
Total
 $597,872 
We strive to maintain competitive pricing on our deposit products which we believe allows us to retain a substantial percentage of our customers when their time deposits mature.

Borrowing– Deposits are the primary source of funds for our lending and investment activities and for our general business purposes. We can also use advances (borrowings) from the FHLB of Cincinnati to supplement our pool of lendable funds, meet deposit withdrawal requirements and manage the terms of our liabilities. Advances from the FHLB are secured by our stock in the FHLB, certain commercial real estate loans and substantially all of our first mortgage residential loans. At December 31, 20092010, we had $83.0$15.0 million in advances outstanding from the FHLB and the capacity to increase our borrowings an additional $138.3$101.6 million. The FHLB of Cincinnati functions as a central reserve bank providing credit for savings banks and other member financial institutions. As a member, we are required to own capital stock in the FHLB and are authorized to apply for advances on the security of such stock and certain of our home mortgages and other assets (principally, securities which are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States) provided that we meet certain standards related to creditworthiness.

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The following table sets forth information about our FHLB advances as of and for the periods indicated:

   December 31, 
   2009  2008  2007 
   (dollars in thousands) 

Average balance outstanding

  $106,259   $138,954   $69,276  

Maximum amount outstanding at any month-end during the period

   142,583    146,021    121,767  

End of period balance

   82,980    142,776    121,767  

Weighted average interest rate:

    

At end of period

   3.46  3.31  4.58

During the period

   3.47  4.02  4.71

  December 31, 
  2010  2009  2008 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Average balance outstanding
 $47,800  $106,259  $138,954 
Maximum amount outstanding at any month-end during the period
  110,763   142,583   146,021 
End of period balance
  15,022   82,980   142,776 
Weighted average interest rate:            
At end of period
  3.87%  3.46%  3.31%
During the period
  4.22%  3.47%  4.02%

Subordinated Capital Note– At December 31, 20092010, our bank subsidiary, PBI Bank, had a subordinated capital note outstanding in the amount of $9$8.6 million.  The note is unsecured, bears interest at the BBA three-month LIBOR floating rate plus 300 basis points, and qualifies as Tier 2 capital.  Interest only iswas due quarterly through September 30, 2010, at which time quarterly principal payments of $225,000 plus interest will commence.commenced.  The note is due July 1, 2020.  At December 31, 2009,2010, the interest rate on this note was 3.29%.


Junior Subordinated Debentures – At December 31, 2009,2010, we had four issues of junior subordinated debentures outstanding totaling $25.0 million as shown in the table below.

Description

  Liquidation
Amount
Trust
Preferred
Securities
  Issuance
Date
  Optional
Prepayment
Date (2)
  Interest
Rate (1)
  Junior
Subordinated
Debt and
Investment
in Trust
  Maturity
Date
   

(dollars in

thousands)

           

(dollars in

thousands)

   

Porter Statutory Trust II

  $5,000  2/13/2004  3/17/2009  3-month LIBOR + 2.85%  $5,155  2/13/2034

Porter Statutory Trust III

   3,000  4/15/2004  6/17/2009  3-month LIBOR + 2.79%   3,093  4/15/2034

Porter Statutory Trust IV

   14,000  12/14/2006  3/1/2012  3-month LIBOR + 1.67%   14,434  3/1/2037

Asencia Statutory Trust I

   3,000  2/13/2004  3/17/2009  3-month LIBOR + 2.85%   3,093  2/13/2034
                
  $25,000        $25,775  
                

       Description 
Liquidation
Amount
Trust
Preferred
Securities
  Issuance Date 
Optional Prepayment
Date (2)
 Interest Rate (1) 
Junior Subordinated
Debt and
Investment
 in Trust
     Maturity Date
 
 (dollars in
thousands)
     
(dollars in
thousands)
   
Porter Statutory Trust II  $5,000  2/13/2004 3/17/2009 3-month LIBOR + 2.85% $5,155  2/13/2034
Porter Statutory Trust III   3,000  4/15/2004 6/17/2009 3-month LIBOR + 2.79%  3,093  4/15/2034
Porter Statutory Trust IV   14,000  12/14/2006 3/1/2012 3-month LIBOR + 1.67%  14,434  3/1/2037
Asencia Statutory Trust I   3,000  2/13/2004 3/17/2009 3-month LIBOR + 2.85%  3,093  2/13/2034
   $25,000        $25,775   

(1)As of December 31, 20092010, the 3-month LIBOR was 0.25%0.30%.

(2)The debentures are callable on or after the optional prepayment date at their principal amount plus accrued interest.

The trust preferred securities are subject to mandatory redemption, in whole or in part, upon repayment of the subordinated debentures at maturity or their earlier redemption at the liquidation preference. The subordinated debentures, which mature February 13, 2034, April 15, 2034, and March 1, 2037, are redeemable before the maturity date at our option on or after March 17, 2009, June 17, 2009, and March 1, 2012, respectively, at their principal amount plus accrued interest. We have the option to defer interest payments on the subordinated debentures from time to time for a period not to exceed 20 consecutive quarters. If we defer these interest payments, we would be prohibited from paying dividends on our common stock.

The trust preferred securities issued by our subsidiary trusts are currently included in our Tier 1 capital for regulatory purposes. On March 1, 2005, the Federal Reserve Board adopted final rules that continue to allow trust preferred securities to be included in Tier 1 capital, subject to stricter quantitative and qualitative limits. Currently, no more than 25% of our Tier I capital can consist of trust preferred securities and qualifying perpetual preferred stock. To the extent the amount of our trust preferred securities exceeds the 25% limit, the excess iswould be includable in Tier 2 capital. The new quantitative limits will be fully effective March 31, 2011. As of December 31, 2009,2010, Porter Bancorp’s trust preferred securities totaled 15.1%13.4% of its Tier 1 capital.

Each of the trusts issuing the trust preferred securities holds junior subordinated debentures we issued with a 30 year maturity. The final rules provide that in the last five years before the junior subordinated debentures mature, the associated trust preferred securities will be excluded from Tier 1 capital and included in Tier 2 capital. In addition, the trust preferred securities during this five-year period would be amortized out of Tier 2 capital by one-fifth each year and excluded from Tier 2 capital completely during the year before maturity.

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Liquidity

Liquidity risk arises from the possibility we may not be able to satisfy current or future financial commitments, or may become unduly reliant on alternative funding sources. The objective of liquidity risk management is to ensure that we meet the cash flow requirements of depositors and borrowers, as well as our operating cash needs, taking into account all on- and off-balance sheet funding demands. Liquidity risk management also involves ensuring that we meet our cash flow needs at a reasonable cost. We maintain an investment and funds management policy, which identifies the primary sources of liquidity, establishes procedures for monitoring and measuring liquidity, and establishes minimum liquidity requirements in compliance with regulatory guidance. Our Asset Liability Committee continually monitors and reviews our liquidity position.

Funds are available from a number of sources, including the sale of securities in the available-for-sale portion of the investment portfolio, principal pay-downs on loans and mortgage-backed securities, brokered deposits and other wholesale funding. During 20092010 and 20082009 we utilized brokered and wholesale deposits to supplement our funding strategy. At December 31, 2009,2010, these deposits totaled $114.6$149.2 million. We also secured federal funds borrowing lines from major correspondent banks totaling $44$19 million on an unsecured basis and an additional $25.0 million on a secured basis.

Traditionally, we have borrowed from the FHLB to supplement our funding requirements. At December 31, 2009,2010, we had an unused borrowing capacity with the FHLB of $138.3$101.6 million. Management believes our sources of liquidity are adequate to meet expected cash needs for the foreseeable future.


We use cash to pay dividends on common stock, if and when declared by the board of directors, and to service debt. The main sources of funding include dividends paid by PBI Bank, management fees received from PBI Bank and affiliated banks and financing obtained in the capital markets. See the “Supervision-Porter Bancorp-Dividends” section of Item 1. “Business”“Business“ and the “Dividends” section of Item 5. “Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Capital

Stockholders’ equity increased $5.1$20.1 million to $189.4 million at December 31, 2010 compared with $169.3 million at December 31, 2009 compared with $164.2 million at December 31, 2008.2009. The increase was primarily due to the completion of a stock offering that raised $30.5 million in net income earned during 2009proceeds, reduced by the 2010 net loss and by dividends declared on common stock, cumulative preferred stock, and participating preferred stock.
On June 30, 2010, we completed a $27.0 million stock offering to a group of accredited investors in a private placement transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the federal and state securities laws. In connection with the private placement transaction, we issued (i) 1,755,747 shares of common stock at a price of $11.50 per share; (ii) 227,000 shares of Series B preferred stock at a price of $11.50 per share, which was automatically convertible into an aggregate of 227,000 shares of common stock upon receipt of shareholder approval, as discussed below; and (iii) 365,080 shares of Series C preferred stock at price of $11.50 per share. We also issued warrants to purchase 1,163,045 shares of non-voting common stock at a price of $11.50 per share.

On July 23, 2010, we completed a $4,255,000 stock offering to another accredited investor in a supplemental private placement transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the federal and state securities laws. In connection with the supplemental private placement transaction, we issued (i) 370,000 shares of Series B preferred stock at $11.50 per share and (ii) a warrant to purchase 185,000 shares of non-voting common stock at a purchase price of $11.50 per share. We also granted the accredited investor an option to purchase 64,784 shares of common stock and a warrant to purchase 32,392 shares of non-voting common stock at a purchase price of $11.50 per share.  The option exercise price was $745,016, increasing the total potential gross proceeds to be received from the accredited investor to $5,000,000.  The option was exercisable during the five business days following receipt of shareholder approval for purposes of NASDAQ Rule 5635.

The Company held a special meeting of shareholders on September 16, 2010. The shareholders approved the proposal for the issuance of common shares to allow for the conversion or exercise of 597,000 shares of the Series B preferred stock; 365,080 shares of our Series C preferred stock; 1,380,437 shares of non-voting common stock; and an option to purchase 64,784 shares of common stock at $11.50 per share.  The shareholders also approved the proposal to authorize the new class of non-voting common stock, which will be issuable upon the exercise of the stock purchase warrants at a purchase price of $11.50 per share.

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As a result of the shareholder approval, on September 21, 2010, 597,000 shares of Series B preferred stock were automatically converted into 597,000 shares of common stock. BothOn September 27, 2010, the Company issued an additional 64,784 shares of common stock and granted a warrant to purchase 32,392 shares of non-voting common stock, in connection with the exercise of the option granted in the supplemental private placement transaction discussed above. This issuance of the additional shares of common stock resulted in the conversion of 48,038 shares of Series C preferred stock into shares of common stock in accordance with the terms of the Series C preferred stock described below.

The Series C preferred stock is a non-voting class of stock substantially similar in priority to the common stock, except for a liquidation preference over shares of our companycommon stock. The Series C preferred stock will automatically convert into common stock on a 1:1.05 share basis at such time as, after giving effect to the automatic conversion, the holder of such Series C preferred stock (and its affiliates or any other persons with which it is acting in concert or whose holdings would otherwise be required to be aggregated for purposes of federal banking law) beneficially holds, directly or indirectly, less than 9.9% of the number of shares of common stock then issued and PBI Bank qualifiedoutstanding.

The non-voting common stock is a non-voting class of stock substantially similar in rights and priority to our common stock, except that the non-voting common stock has no voting rights. The warrants become exercisable upon receipt of shareholder approval and expire September 16, 2015. To the extent issued upon exercise of the warrants, the non-voting common stock will automatically convert into common stock on a 1:1.05 share basis at such time as, well capitalized under regulatory guidelines at December 31, 2009.

after giving effect to the automatic conversion, the holder of such non-voting common stock (and its affiliates or any other persons with which it is acting in concert or whose holdings would otherwise be required to be aggregated for purposes of federal banking law) holds, directly or indirectly, beneficially less than 9.9% of the number of shares of common stock then issued and outstanding.

On November 21, 2008 we issued to the U.S. Treasury, in exchange for aggregate consideration of $35.0 million, (i) 35,000 shares of the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, no par value per share and liquidation preference $1,000 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), and (ii) a warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase up to 314,820330,561 shares (the “Warrant Common Stock”) of the Company’s common stock, no par value per share, at an exercise price of $16.68$15.88 per share.

The Series A Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital and pays cumulative cash dividends quarterly at a rate of 5% per annum for the first five years, and 9% per annum thereafter. The Series A Preferred Stock is non-voting, other than class voting rights on certain matters that could adversely affect the Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock may be redeemed by the Company at par on or after February 15, 2012. Prior to this date, theThe Series A Preferred Stock may not be redeemed earlier than this date unless the Company has received aggregate gross proceeds from one or more qualified equity offerings of any Tier 1 perpetual preferred or common stock of the Company (a “Qualified Equity Offering”) of not less than $8.75 million. Subject to certain limited exceptions, until November 21, 2011, or such earlier time as all Series A Preferred Stock has been redeemed or transferred by U.S. Treasury, the Company will not, without U.S. Treasury’s consent, be able to increase its dividend rate per share of common stock or repurchase its common stock.

The Warrant is immediately exercisable and has a 10-year term. The U.S. Treasury may not exercise voting power with respect to any shares of Warrant Common Stock until the Warrant has been exercised. If the Company receives aggregate gross cash proceeds of not less than $35,000,000 from one or more Qualified Equity Offerings on or prior to December 31, 2009, the number of shares of Warrant Common Stock underlying the Warrant then held by the U.S. Treasury will be reduced by one half of the original number of shares underlying the Warrant.

Kentucky banking laws limit the amount of dividends that may be paid to a holding company by its subsidiary banks without prior approval. These laws limit the amount of dividends that may be paid in any calendar year to current year’s net income, as defined in the laws, combined with the retained net income of the preceding two years, less any dividends declared during those periods. At December 31, 2009, without prior approval,During 2011, the amount available to be paid by PBI Bank had approximately $37.6to Porter Bancorp would be $8.8 million of retainedplus 2011 earnings that could be used to paydate. However, PBI Bank has agreed with its primary regulators to obtain their written consent prior to declaring or paying any future dividends.


Each of the federal bank regulatory agencies has established minimum leveragerisk-based capital requirements for banking organizations. Banking organizations mustSee Item 1. Business – Supervision and Regulation – Porter Bancorp – Capital Adequacy Requirements and PBI Bank – Capital Requirements.  In addition, PBI Bank has agreed with its primary regulators to maintain a minimumratio of total capital to total risk-weighted assets of at least 12.0% and a ratio of Tier 1 capitalI Capital to adjusted average quarterlytotal risk-weighted assets equal to 3% to 5% subject to federal bank regulatory evaluation of an organization’s overall safety and soundness. At December 31, 2009, Porter Bancorp’s and PBI Bank’s ratios of Tier 1 capital and total capital to risk-adjusted assets, and leverage ratios exceeded the minimum regulatory requirements and the minimum requirements for well capitalized institutions.

9.0%

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The following table shows the ratios of Tier 1 capital and total capital to risk-adjusted assets and the leverage ratios for Porter Bancorp and PBI Bank at December 31, 2009:

   Regulatory
Minimums
  Well-Capitalized
Minimums
  Porter
Bancorp
  PBI
Bank
 

Tier 1 capital

  4.0 6.0 11.93 10.65

Total risk-based capital

  8.0   10.0   13.83   12.56  

Tier 1 leverage ratio

  4.0   5.0   9.59   8.57  

2010:

  
Regulatory
Minimums
  
Well-Capitalized
Minimums
  
Porter
Bancorp
  
PBI
Bank
 
Tier 1 capital
  4.0%  6.0%  14.4%  12.8%
Total risk-based capital
  8.0   10.0   16.3   14.7 
Tier 1 leverage ratio
  4.0   5.0   11.1   9.9 
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the normal course of business, we enter into various transactions, which, in accordance with GAAP, are not included in our consolidated balance sheets. We enter into these transactions to meet the financing needs of our customers. These transactions include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit, which involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

Our commitments associated with outstanding standby letters of credit and commitments to extend credit as of December 31, 20092010 are summarized below. Since commitments associated with letters of credit and commitments to extend credit may expire unused, the amounts shown do not necessarily reflect our actual future cash funding requirements:

   One year
or less
  More than 1
year but less
than 3 years
  3 years or
more but less
than 5 years
  5 years
or more
  Total
   (dollars in thousands)

Commitments to extend credit

  $74,326  $24,775  $14,452  $23,904  $137,457

Standby letters of credit

   4,801   —     —     —     4,801
                    

Total

  $79,127  $24,775  $14,452  $23,904  $142,258
                    

  
One year
or less
  
More than 1
year but less
than 3 years
  
3 years or
more but less
than 5 years
  
5 years
or more
  Total 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Commitments to extend credit
 $53,244  $27,267  $4,902  $20,069  $105,482 
Standby letters of credit
  3,795   27         3,822 
Total
 $57,039  $27,294  $4,902  $20,069  $109,304 
Standby Letters of Credit –Standby letters of credit are written conditional commitments we issue to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. If the customer does not perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement with the third party, we would be required to fund the commitment. The maximum potential amount of future payments we could be required to make is represented by the contractual amount of the commitment. If the commitment is funded, we would be entitled to seek recovery from the customer. Our policies generally require that standby letter of credit arrangements contain security and debt covenants similar to those contained in loan agreements.

Commitments to Extend Credit – We enter into contractual commitments to extend credit, normally with fixed expiration dates or termination clauses, at specified rates and for specific purposes. Substantially all of our commitments to extend credit are contingent upon customers maintaining specific credit standards at the time of loan funding. We minimize our exposure to loss under these commitments by subjecting them to credit approval and monitoring procedures.

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations and other commitments to make future payments as of December 31, 2009:

   One year
or less
  More than 1
year but less
than 3 years
  3 years or
more but less
than 5 years
  5 years or
more
  Total
   (dollars in thousands)

Time deposits

  $947,704  $108,836  $181,444  $205  $1,238,189

FHLB advances (1)

   65,000   5,000   —     —     70,000

FHLB borrowing (2)

   2,684   3,896   2,045   4,355   12,980

Subordinated capital note

   450   1,800   1,800   4,950   9,000

Junior subordinated debentures

   —     —     —     25,000   25,000
                    

Total

  $1,015,838  $119,532  $185,289  $34,510  $1,355,169
                    

2010:
  
One year or
less
  
More than 1
year but less
than 3 years
  
3 years or
more but less
than 5 years
  
5 years or
more
  Total 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Time deposits
 $638,962  $193,275  $334,383  $200  $1,166,820 
FHLB advances (1)
     5,000         5,000 
FHLB borrowing (2)
  2,256   2,788   1,527   3,451   10,022 
Subordinated capital note
  900   1,800   1,800   4,050   8,550 
Junior subordinated debentures
           25,000   25,000 
Total
 $642,118  $202,863  $337,710  $32,701  $1,215,392 

(1)Includes singleSingle maturity fixed rate advancesadvance with rates ranging from 0.38% to 4.96%, averaging 3.41%a rate of 4.48%.

(2)Fixed rate mortgage-matched borrowingborrowings with rates ranging from 0% to 9.10%6.49%, and maturities ranging from 20102011 through 2035, averaging 3.71%3.56%.

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Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The financial statements and related data presented herein have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in historical dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.

We have an asset and liability structure that is essentially monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on our performance than the effects of general levels of inflation. Periods of high inflation are often accompanied by relatively higher interest rates, and periods of low inflation are accompanied by relatively lower interest rates. As market interest rates rise or fall in relation to the rates earned on our loans and investments, the value of these assets decreases or increases respectively.

Item 7A.

To minimize the volatility of net interest income and exposure to economic loss that may result from fluctuating interest rates, we manage our exposure to adverse changes in interest rates through asset and liability management activities within guidelines established by our Asset Liability Committee (“ALCO”). The ALCO, which is comprised of senior management representatives, has the responsibility for approving and ensuring compliance with asset/liability management policies. Interest rate risk is the exposure to adverse changes in the net interest income as a result of market fluctuations in interest rates. The ALCO, on an ongoing basis, monitors interest rate and liquidity risk in order to implement appropriate funding and balance sheet strategies. Management considers interest rate risk to be our most significant market risk.

We utilize an earnings simulation model to analyze net interest income sensitivity. We then evaluate potential changes in market interest rates and their subsequent effects on net interest income. The model projects the effect of instantaneous movements in interest rates of both 100 and 200 basis points. While short-term interest rates are very low at present, we believe our 100 and 200 basis points scenarios remain appropriate in both rates up and rates down scenarios given that prime rate was 3.25% at year-end 2009. Assumptions based on the historical behavior of our deposit rates and balances in relation to changes in interest rates are also incorporated into the model. These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the model’s simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various management strategies.

Our interest sensitivity profile was asset sensitive at December 31, 20092010 and December 31, 2008.2009. Given an instantaneous 100 basis point decrease in rates that was sustained for 12 months, our base net interest income would decrease by an estimated 4.5% at December 31, 2009 compared with a decrease of 7.6% at December 31, 2008. Given a 100 basis point increase in interest rates our base net interest income would increase by an estimated 4.9%7.8% at December 31, 20092010 compared with an increase of 5.1%4.9% at December 31, 2008.

2009.

The following table indicates the estimated impact on net interest income under various interest rate scenarios for the year ended December 31, 2009,2010, as calculated using the static shock model approach:

   Change in Future
Net Interest Income
 

Change in Interest Rates

  Dollar Change  Percentage Change 
   (dollars in thousands) 

+ 200 basis points

  $5,706  9.50

+ 100 basis points

   2,934  4.88  

  
Change in Future
Net Interest Income
 
Change in Interest Rates Dollar Change  Percentage Change 
  (dollars in thousands) 
+ 200 basis points
 $8,997   15.81%
+ 100 basis points
  4,445   7.81 
We did not run a model simulation for declining interest rates as of December 31, 2009,2010, because the Federal Reserve effectively lowered the federal funds target rate between 0.00% to 0.25% in December 2008. Therefore, no further short-term rate reductions can occur.  As we implementsimplement strategies to mitigate the risk of rising interest rates in the future, these strategies will lessen our forecasted “base case” net interest income in the event of no interest rate changes.

Our interest sensitivity at any point in time will be affected by a number of factors. These factors include the mix of interest sensitive assets and liabilities as well as their relative pricing schedules. It is also influenced by market interest rates, deposit growth, loan growth, decay rates and prepayment speed assumptions.

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The following table sets forth the amounts of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities outstanding at December 31, 20092010 which we anticipate, based upon certain assumptions, to reprice or mature in each of the future time periods shown. The projected repricing of assets and liabilities anticipates prepayments and scheduled rate adjustments, as well as contractual maturities under an interest rate unchanged scenario within the selected time intervals. While we believe such assumptions are reasonable, we cannot assure you that assumed repricing rates will approximate our actual future activity.

   Volume Subject to Repricing Within
   0 – 90
Days
  91 – 181
Days
  182 – 365
Days
  1 – 5
Years
  Over 5
Years
  Non-
Interest
Sensitive
  Total
   (dollars in thousands)

Assets:

  

Federal funds sold and short-term investments

  $157,091   $—     $—     $—     $—      —     $157,091

Investment securities

   21,469    6,847    13,123    83,644    41,550    2,088    168,721

FHLB stock

   10,072    —      —      —      —      —      10,072

Loans held for sale

   334    —      —      —      —      —      334

Loans, net of allowance

   835,304    112,129    154,597    290,933    19,955    (26,392  1,386,526

Fixed and other assets

   —      —      —      —      —      112,346    112,346
                            

Total assets

  $1,024,270   $118,976   $167,720   $374,577   $61,505   $88,042   $1,835,090
                            

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

        

Interest-bearing checking, savings, and money market accounts

  $194,644   $—     $—     $—     $—     $—     $194,644

Certificates of deposit

   308,346    345,130    291,418    291,586    1,709    —      1,238,189

Borrowed funds

   50,993    20,479    30,972    21,256    4,797    —      128,497

Other liabilities

   —      —      —      —      —      104,426    104,426

Stockholders’ equity

   —      —      —      —      —      169,334    169,334
                            

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $553,983   $365,609   $322,390   $312,842   $6,506   $273,760   $1,835,090
                            

Period gap

  $470,287   $(246,633 $(154,670 $61,735   $54,999    
                       

Cumulative gap

  $470,287   $223,654   $68,984   $130,719   $185,718    
                       

Period gap to total assets

   25.63  (13.44%)   (8.43%)   3.36  3.00  
                       

Cumulative gap to total assets

   25.63  12.19  3.76  7.12  10.12  
                       

Cumulative interest-earning assets to cumulative interest-bearing liabilities

   184.89  124.32  105.55  108.41  111.89  
                       

   
Volume Subject to Repricing Within
   
0 – 90
Days
   
91 – 181
Days
   
182 – 365
Days
   
1 – 5
Years
   
Over 5
Years
   
Non-
Interest
Sensitive
   Total 
   (dollars in thousands)
Assets:                            
Federal funds sold and short-term investments $137,429  $  $  $  $     $137,429 
Investment securities
  5,849   4,506   9,307   48,473   35,951   2,223   106,309 
FHLB stock
  10,072                  10,072 
Loans held for sale
  345                  345 
Loans, net of allowance
  696,222   123,809   179,294   276,104   27,239   (34,285)  1,268,383 
Fixed and other assets
                 201,414   201,414 
Total assets
 $849,917  $128,315  $188,601  $324,577  $63,190  $169,352  $1,723,952 
                             
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                            
Interest-bearing checking, savings, and money market accounts $202,450  $  $  $  $  $  $202,450 
Certificates of deposit
  182,054   183,472   271,604   528,075   1,615      1,166,820 
Borrowed funds
  35,600   437   886   19,657   3,608      60,188 
Other liabilities
                 105,079   105,079 
Stockholders’ equity
                 189,415   189,415 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $420,104  $183,909  $272,490  $547,732  $5,223  $294,494  $1,723,952 
Period gap
 $429,813  $(55,594)   $(83,889 $(223,155) $57,967         
Cumulative gap
 $429,813  $374,219  $290,330  $67,175  $125,142         
Period gap to total assets
  24.93%  (3.22%)  (4.87%)  (12.94%)  3.36%        
Cumulative gap to total assets
  24.93%  21.71%    16.84%     3.90%  7.26%        
Cumulative interest-earning assets to cumulative interest-bearing liabilities  202.31%  161.96%    133.12%     104.72%  108.75%        
Our one-year cumulative gap position as of December 31, 20092010 was positive $223.6$290.3 million or 12.2%16.8% of assets. This is a one-day position that is continually changing and is not necessarily indicative of our position at any other time. Any gap analysis has inherent shortcomings because certain assets and liabilities may not move proportionally as interest rates change.

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Item 8.

The following consolidated financial statements and reports are included in this section:

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

48

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2009 and 2008

49

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007

50

Consolidated Statements of Change in Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007

51

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2010 and 2009
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008
Consolidated Statements of Change in Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The Management of Porter Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is responsible for the preparation, integrity, and fair presentation of the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements. All information has been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and, as such, includes certain amounts that are based on Management’s best estimates and judgments.

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) 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) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Two of the objectives of internal control are to provide reasonable assurance to Management and the Board of Directors that transactions are properly authorized and recorded in our financial records, and that the preparation of the Company’s financial statements and other financial reporting is done in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Management has made its own assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009,2010, in relation to the criteria described in the report,  Internal Control — Integrated Framework , issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”).  Based on our assessment, Management concludes that as of December 31, 2009,2010, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria. This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

There are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of internal control, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of controls. Accordingly, even effective internal control can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to reliability of financial statements. Furthermore, the effectiveness of internal control can vary with changes in circumstances. Based on its assessment, Management believes that as of December 31, 2009,2010, the Company’s internal control was effective in achieving the objectives stated above.

/s/

 /s/ Maria L. Bouvette

  

/s/

 /s/ David B. Pierce

Maria L. Bouvette

President and
 Chief Executive Officer

  

David B. Pierce

Chief Financial Officer


March 15, 2010

30, 2011


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


Porter Bancorp, Inc.

Louisville, Kentucky

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Porter Bancorp, Inc. as of December 31, 20092010 and 2008,2009, and the related consolidated statements of income,operations, changes in stockholders’ equity, comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009.2010. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’sCompany's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated 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. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting.  Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  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 Porter Bancorp, Inc. as of December 31, 20092010 and 2008,2009, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009,2010, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.


Crowe Horwath, LLP

Louisville, Kentucky

March 15, 2010

30, 2011

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PORTER BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31,

(Dollar amounts in thousands except share data)

   2009  2008 

Assets

    

Cash and due from financial institutions

  $169,328  $43,767  

Federal funds sold

   2,845   8,779  
         

Cash and cash equivalents

   172,173   52,546  

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions

   —     600  

Securities available for sale

   168,721   173,077  

Loans held for sale

   334   —    

Loans, net of allowance of $26,392 and $19,652, respectively

   1,386,526   1,330,454  

Premises and equipment

   23,610   22,543  

Goodwill

   23,794   23,794  

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

   59,932   44,843  
         

Total assets

  $1,835,090  $1,647,857  
         

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Deposits

    

Non-interest bearing

  $97,263  $92,940  

Interest bearing

   1,432,833   1,195,609  
         

Total deposits

   1,530,096   1,288,549  

Repurchase agreements

   11,517   10,084  

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

   82,980   142,776  

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

   7,163   8,235  

Subordinated capital note

   9,000   9,000  

Junior subordinated debentures

   25,000   25,000  
         

Total liabilities

   1,665,756   1,483,644  

Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 17)

   —     —    

Stockholders’ equity

    

Preferred stock, no par, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 35,000 issued and outstanding

   34,307   34,131  

Common stock, no par, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 8,756,440 and 8,702,330 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

   83,104   76,897  

Non-voting common stock, no par, 9,000,000 shares authorized

   —     —    

Additional paid-in capital

   14,959   13,483  

Retained earnings

   34,811   39,957  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   2,153   (255
         

Total stockholders’ equity

   169,334   164,213  
         

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $1,835,090  $1,647,857  
         

  2010  2009 
Assets      
Cash and due from financial institutions
 $178,693  $169,328 
Federal funds sold
  6,742   2,845 
Cash and cash equivalents
  185,435   172,173 
Securities available for sale
  106,309   168,721 
Mortgage loans held for sale
  345   334 
Loans, net of allowance of $34,285 and $26,392, respectively
  1,268,383   1,386,526 
Premises and equipment
  22,468   23,610 
Other real estate owned
  67,635   14,548 
Goodwill
  23,794   23,794 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets
  49,583   45,384 
Total assets
 $1,723,952  $1,835,090 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity        
Deposits        
Non-interest bearing
 $98,398  $97,263 
Interest bearing
  1,369,270   1,432,833 
Total deposits
  1,467,668   1,530,096 
Repurchase agreements
  11,616   11,517 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
  15,022   82,980 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
  6,681   7,163 
Subordinated capital note
  8,550   9,000 
Junior subordinated debentures
  25,000   25,000 
Total liabilities
  1,534,537   1,665,756 
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 18)
      
Stockholders’ equity        
Preferred stock, no par, 1,000,000 shares authorized
Series A - 35,000 issued and outstanding; Liquidation preference of $35 million at December 31, 2010
  34,484   34,307 
Series C – 317,042 issued and outstanding; Liquidation preference of $3.6 million at December 31, 2010  3,283    
Common stock, no par, 19,000,000 shares authorized, 11,846,107 and 8,756,440 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  112,236   83,104 
Additional paid-in capital
  19,438   14,959 
Retained earnings
  17,822   34,811 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
  2,152   2,153 
Total stockholders' equity
  189,415   169,334 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 $1,723,952  $1,835,090 
See accompanying notes.

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PORTER BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

OPERATIONS

Years Ended December 31,

(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)

   2009  2008  2007

Interest income

    

Loans, including fees

  $83,970   $93,217   $84,681

Taxable securities

   8,971    4,983    4,405

Tax exempt securities

   878    818    684

Federal funds sold and other

   647    1,089    2,030
            
   94,466    100,107    91,800
            

Interest expense

    

Deposits

   35,088    45,073    43,882

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

   3,691    5,589    3,260

Junior subordinated debentures

   795    1,368    1,924

Subordinated capital note

   362    296    —  

Notes payable

   —      —      1

Federal funds purchased and other

   476    555    337
            
   40,412    52,881    49,404
            

Net interest income

   54,054    47,226    42,396

Provision for loan losses

   14,200    5,400    4,025
            

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

   39,854    41,826    38,371

Non-interest income

    

Service charges on deposit accounts

   3,112    3,424    2,760

Income from fiduciary activities

   875    1,079    206

Secondary market brokerage fees

   235    365    296

Title insurance commissions

   130    157    186

Net gain on sales of loans originated for sale

   411    —      —  

Net (loss) gain on sales of securities

   315    (136  107

Other than temporary impairment on securities

   —      (471  —  

Gain on sale of branch

   —      410    —  

Other

   2,016    2,040    2,001
            
   7,094    6,868    5,556
            

Non-interest expense

    

Salaries and employee benefits

   15,009    14,792    12,470

Occupancy and equipment

   3,918    3,587    2,727

FDIC insurance

   2,984    1,051    298

State franchise tax

   1,800    1,740    1,336

Other real estate owned expense

   1,155    881    833

Professional fees

   901    787    829

Postage and delivery

   752    748    546

Communications

   729    711    466

Advertising

   492    463    544

Other

   2,716    2,997    2,425
            
   30,456    27,757    22,474
            

Income before income taxes

   16,492    20,937    21,453

Income tax expense

   5,424    6,927    7,224
            

Net income

   11,068    14,010    14,229

Less:

    

Dividends on preferred stock

   (1,750  (194  —  

Accretion on preferred stock

   (176  (20  —  
            

Net income available to common shareholders

  $9,142   $13,796   $14,229
            

Basic and diluted earnings per common share

  $1.05   $1.59   $1.68
            


  2010  2009  2008 
Interest income         
Loans, including fees
 $77,559  $83,970  $93,217 
Taxable securities
  7,338   8,971   4,983 
Tax exempt securities
  854   878   818 
Federal funds sold and other
  656   647   1,089 
   86,407   94,466   100,107 
             
Interest expense            
Deposits
  25,392   35,088   45,073 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
  2,015   3,691   5,589 
Junior subordinated debentures
  639   795   1,368 
Subordinated capital note
  311   362   296 
Federal funds purchased and other
  484   476   555 
   28,841   40,412   52,881 
Net interest income
  57,566   54,054   47,226 
Provision for loan losses
  30,100   14,200   5,400 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
  27,466   39,854   41,826 
             
Non-interest income            
Service charges on deposit accounts
  2,984   3,112   3,424 
Income from fiduciary activities
  987   875   1,079 
Secondary market brokerage fees
  327   235   365 
Title insurance commissions
  160   130   157 
Net gain on sales of loans originated for sale
  554   411    
Net (loss) gain on sales of securities
  5,152   315   (136)  
Other-than-temporary impairment loss            
Total impairment loss
  (597     (471)        
Loss recognized in other comprehensive income
         
Net impairment loss recognized in earnings
  (597     (471)        
Gain on sale of branch
        410 
Other
  2,015   2,016   2,040 
   11,582   7,094   6,868 
             
Non-interest expense            
Salaries and employee benefits
  14,903   15,009   14,792 
Occupancy and equipment
  4,095   3,918   3,587 
Other real estate owned expense
  16,254   1,155   881 
FDIC insurance
  2,971   2,984   1,051 
State franchise tax
  2,172   1,800   1,740 
Professional fees
  1,067   901   787 
Communications
  737   729   711 
Postage and delivery
  722   752   748 
Advertising
  408   492   463 
Other
  3,149   2,716   2,997 
   46,478   30,456   27,757 
Income (loss) before income taxes
  (7,430)  16,492   20,937 
Income tax expense (benefit)
  (3,046)  5,424   6,927 
Net income (loss)
  (4,384)  11,068   14,010 
Less:            
Dividends on preferred stock  (1,810)  (1,750)  (194)  
Accretion on Series A preferred stock
  (177)  (176)  (20)  
(Earnings) loss allocated to participating securities
  184   (97)  (94)  
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
 $(6,187)        $9,045  $13,702 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
 $(0.60) $1.00  $1.51 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
 $(0.60) $1.00  $1.51 
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PORTER BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Years Ended December 31,

(Dollar amounts in thousands except share and per share data)

   Shares  Amount             
   Common  Preferred  Common  Preferred  Additional
Paid-In
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Total 

Balances, January 1, 2007

  7,622,447   —    $64,820   —    $11,036  $32,355   $135   $108,346  

Issuance of stock in acquisition, net

  263,409   —     6,119   —     —     —      —      6,119  

Issuance of unvested stock

  7,500   —     —     —     —     —      —      —    

Forfeited unvested stock

  (2,150 —     —     —     —     —      —      —    

Shares repurchased

  (10,000 —     (192 —     —     —      —      (192

Stock-based compensation expense

  —     —     —     —     234   —      —      234  

Comprehensive income:

            

Net income

  —     —     —     —     —     14,229    —      14,229  

Changes in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities held for sale, net of reclassifications and tax effects

  —     —     —     —     —     —      (214  (214
               

Total comprehensive income

  —     —     —     —     —     —      —      14,015  
               

Cash dividends declared ($0.73 per share)

  —     —     —     —     —     (6,233  —      (6,233
                              

Balances, December 31, 2007

  7,881,206   —     70,747   —     11,270   40,351    (79  122,289  

Issuance of preferred stock and a common stock warrant

  —     35,000   —     34,111   889   —      —      35,000  

Issuance of unvested stock

  31,952   —     —     —     —     —      —      —    

Forfeited unvested stock

  (2,731 —     —     —     —     —      —      —    

Shares repurchased

  (17,371 —     (301 —     —     —      —      (301

Stock-based compensation expense

  —     —     —     —     296   —      —      296  

Comprehensive income:

            

Net income

  —     —     —     —     —     14,010    —      14,010  

Changes in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities held for sale, net of tax effects

  —     —     —     —     —     —      (176  (176
               

Total comprehensive income

  —     —     —��    —     —     —      —      13,834  
               

Dividends on preferred stock

  —     —     —     —     —     (194  —      (194

Amortization of preferred stock discount

  —     —     —     20   —     (20  —      —    

Cash dividends declared ($0.77 per share)

  —     —     —     —     —     (6,711  —      (6,711

5% stock dividend declared

  394,877   —     6,451   —     1,028   (7,479  —      —    
                              

   Shares  Amount             
   Common  Preferred  Common  Preferred  Additional
Paid-In
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Total 

Balances, December 31, 2008

  8,287,933   35,000   76,897   34,131   13,483   39,957    (255  164,213  

Issuance of unvested stock

  51,684   —     —     —     —     —      —      —    

Forfeited unvested stock

  (515 —     —     —     —     —      —      —    

Stock-based compensation expense

  —     —     —     —     388   —      —      388  

Comprehensive income:

             

Net income

  —     —     —     —     —     11,068    —      11,068  

Changes in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities held for sale, net of tax effects

  —     —     —     —     —     —      2,408    2,408  
                

Total comprehensive income

  —     —     —     —     —     —      —      13,476  
                

Dividends on preferred stock

  —     —     —     —     —     (1,750  —      (1,750

Amortization of preferred stock discount

  —     —     —     176   —     (176  —      —    

Cash dividends declared ($0.80 per share)

  —     —     —     —     —     (6,993  —      (6,993

5% stock dividend declared

  417,338   —     6,207   —     1,088   (7,295  —      —    
                               

Balances, December 31, 2009

  8,756,440   35,000  $83,104  $34,307  $14,959  $34,811   $2,153   $169,334  
                               

  Shares  Amount             
                   
  
 
 
 
Common
  
 
 
Series A
Preferred
  
 
 
Series B
Preferred
  
 
 
Series C
Preferred
  
 
 
 
Common
  
 
 
Series A
Preferred
  
 
 
Series B
Preferred
  
 
 
Series C
Preferred
  
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
  
 
Retained
Earnings
  
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
 
 
 
Total
 
Balances, January 1, 2008  7,881,206           $70,747           $11,270  $40,351  $(79) $122,289 
Issuance of preferred stock and a common stock warrant     35,000            34,111         889         35,000 
Issuance of unvested stock  31,952                                  
Forfeited unvested stock  (2,731)                                 
Shares repurchased  (17,371)           (301                    (301)
Stock-based compensation expense                          296         296 
Comprehensive income:                                                
Net income                                                                       14,010      14,010 
Changes in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification and tax effects                                (176)  (176)
        Total comprehensive income                                   13,834 
Dividends 5% on Series A preferred stock                             (194)       (194)
Amortization of Series A preferred stock discount                 20            (20)        
Cash dividends declared ($0.73 per share)                             (6,711)     (6,711)
5% stock dividend declared  394,877            6,451            1,028   (7,479)      
Balances, December 31, 2008  8,287,933   35,000         76,897   34,131         13,483   39,957   (255)  164,213 
Issuance of unvested stock  51,684                                  
Forfeited unvested stock  (515)                                 
Stock-based compensation expense                          388         388 
Comprehensive income:                                                
Net income                             11,068      11,068 
Changes in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification and tax effects                                2,408   2,408 
Total comprehensive income                                   13,476 
Dividends 5%on Series A preferred stock                             (1,750)       (1,750
Amortization of Series A preferred stock discount                 176            (176)        
Cash dividends declared ($0.76 per share)                             (6,993)     (6,993)
5% stock dividend declared  417,338            6,207            1,088   (7,295)      
Balances, December 31, 2009  8,756,440   35,000         83,104   34,307         14,959   34,811    2,153   169,334 
Issuance of stock and warrants in private placement  1,820,531      597,000   365,080   17,429      6,182   3,780   3,149         30,540 
Conversion of Series B preferred to common  597,000      (597,000)     6,182      (6,182)               
Conversion of Series C preferred to common  48,038         (48,038)  497         (497)            
Issuance of unvested stock  69,182                                  
Forfeited unvested stock  (9,566)                                 
Stock-based compensation expense                          482         482 
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   Shares   
Amount
                 
                                                 
   
Common
   
Series A
Preferred
   
Series B
Preferred
   
Series C
Preferred
   
Common
   
Series A
Preferred
   
Series B
Preferred
   
Series C
Preferred
   
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   
Total
 
Comprehensive income:                                                
Net loss                             (4,384     (4,384)
Changes in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification and tax effects                                (1)  (1)
Total comprehensive income (loss)                                   (4,385)
Dividends 5% on Series A preferred stock                             (1,750)     (1,750)
Dividends on Series B preferred stock ($0.10 per share)                             (60)     (60)
Dividends on Series C preferred stock ($0.10 per share)                             (40)     (40)
Amortization of Series A preferred stock discount                 177            (177)      
Cash dividends declared ($0.49 per share)                             (4,706)     (4,706)
5% stock dividend declared  564,482            5,024            848   (5,872      
Balances, December 31, 2010  11,846,107   35,000      317,042  $112,236  $34,484     $3,283  $19,438  $17,822  $2,152  $189,415 
See accompanying notes.


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PORTER BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended December 31,

(in thousands)

   2009  2008  2007 

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income

  $11,068   $14,010   $14,229  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities

    

Depreciation and amortization

   3,464    3,664    2,485  

Provision for loan losses

   14,200    5,400    4,025  

Net accretion on securities

   (558  (53  (32

Stock-based compensation expense

   386    280    234  

Deferred income taxes

   (2,574  (486  (716

Net gain on sales of loans

   (411  —      —    

Loans originated for sale

   (20,529  —      —    

Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale

   20,439    —      —    

Net loss on other real estate owned

   190    263    391  

Net realized (gain) loss on sales of securities

   (315  607    (107

Net gain on sale of branch

   —      (410  —    

Earnings on bank owned life insurance

   (283  (300  (296

Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends

   —      (393  —    

Net change in accrued interest receivable and other assets

   (5,031  2,575    1,218  

Net change in accrued interest payable and other liabilities

   (2,398  (942  (853
             

Net cash from operating activities

   17,648    24,215    20,578  

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Net change in interest-bearing deposits with banks

   600    —      —    

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

   (36,979  (92,280  (37,171

Sales and calls of available-for-sale securities

   13,813    24,339    2,800  

Maturities and prepayments of available-for-sale securities

   32,100    22,075    18,664  

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned

   13,121    12,119    8,260  

Improvements to other real estate owned

   (293  (386  (1,066

Loan originations and payments, net

   (92,248  (82,186  (292,431

Purchases of premises and equipment, net

   (2,605  (2,415  (4,544

Redemption of bank owned life insurance

   —      2,179    —    

Acquisition of Ohio County Bancshares, net

   —      —      (5,881

Acquisition of Paramount Bank, net

   —      (5,215  —    

Disposal of Burkesville branch, net

   —      (8,904  —    
             

Net cash from investing activities

   (72,491  (130,674  (311,369
             

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Net change in deposits

   241,547    59,416    210,222  

Net change in federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements

   1,433    (1,201  7,641  

Repayment of notes payable

   —      —      (2,534

Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances

   (299,796  (53,991  (30,984

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

   240,000    75,000    99,595  

Proceeds from subordinated capital note

   —      9,000    —    

Issuance of preferred stock, net

   —      35,000    —    

Repurchase of common stock

   —      (301  (192

Cash dividends paid on preferred stock

   (1,721  (194  —    

Cash dividends paid on common stock

   (6,993  (6,711  (6,233
             

Net cash from financing activities

   174,470    116,018    277,515  
             

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

   119,627    9,559    (13,276

Beginning cash and cash equivalents

   52,546    42,987    56,263  
             

Ending cash and cash equivalents

  $172,173   $52,546   $42,987  
             

Supplemental cash flow information:

    

Interest paid

  $41,055   $53,322   $48,161  

Income taxes paid

   8,150    6,700    8,150  

Supplemental non-cash disclosure

    

Transfer from loans to other real estate

  $20,534   $16,004   $9,725  

Issuance of common stock in acquisition of Ohio County Bancshares, net

   —      —      6,119  

5% Stock dividend

   7,295    7,479    —    

  2010  2009  2008 
Cash flows from operating activities         
Net income (loss)
 $(4,384) $11,068  $14,010 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities            
Depreciation and amortization
  2,926   3,464   3,664 
Provision for loan losses
  30,100   14,200   5,400 
Net accretion on securities
  (9)  (558)  (53)
Stock-based compensation expense
  467   386   280 
Deferred income taxes
  (7,898)  (2,574)  (486)
Net gain on sales of loans originated for sale
  (554)  (411)   
Loans originated for sale
  (28,165)  (20,529)   
Proceeds from sales of loans originated for sale
  28,467   20,439    
Net loss on sales of other real estate owned
  565   190   263 
Net write-down of other real estate owned
  14,062   500   478 
Net realized (gain) loss on sales of investment securities
  (4,555)  (315)  607 
Net gain on sale of branch
        (410)
Earnings on bank owned life insurance
  (296)  (283)  (300)
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends
        (393)
Net change in accrued interest receivable and other assets
  3,667   (5,531)  2,097 
Net change in accrued interest payable and other liabilities
  (485)  (2,398)  (942)
Net cash from operating activities
  33,908   17,648   24,215 
             
Cash flows from investing activities            
Net change in interest-bearing deposits with banks
     600    
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
  (55,750)  (36,979)  (92,280)
Sales and calls of available-for-sale securities
  96,808   13,813   24,339 
Maturities and prepayments of available-for-sale securities
  25,917   32,100   22,075 
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
  15,284   13,121   12,119 
Improvements to other real estate owned
  (1,947)  (293)  (386)
Loan originations and payments, net
  6,160   (92,248)  (82,186)
Purchases of premises and equipment, net
  (368)  (2,605)  (2,415)
Redemption of bank owned life insurance
        2,179 
Acquisition of Paramount Bank, net
        (5,215)
Disposal of Burkesville branch, net
        (8,904)
Net cash from investing activities
  86,104   (72,491)  (130,674)
             
Cash flows from financing activities            
Net change in deposits
  (62,428)  241,547   59,416 
Net change in repurchase agreements
  99   1,433   (1,201)
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances
  (307,958)  (299,796)  (53,991)
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
  240,000   240,000   75,000 
Proceeds from subordinated capital note
        9,000 
Repayment of subordinated capital note
  (450)      
Issuance of preferred stock and warrants, net
  11,064      35,000 
Issuance of common stock and warrants, net
  19,476       
Repurchase of common stock
        (301)
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock
  (1,847)  (1,721)  (194)
Cash dividends paid on common stock
  (4,706)  (6,993)  (6,711)
Net cash from financing activities
  (106,750)  174,470   116,018 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
  13,262   119,627   9,559 
Beginning cash and cash equivalents
  172,173   52,546   42,987 
Ending cash and cash equivalents
 $185,435  $172,173  $52,546 
Supplemental cash flow information:            
Interest paid
 $29,637  $41,055  $53,322 
Income taxes paid
  4,850   8,150   6,700 
Supplemental non-cash disclosure:
            
Transfer from loans to other real estate
 $90,787  $20,534  $16,004 
Financed sales of other real estate owned
  9,736       
5% Stock dividend
  5,872   7,295   7,479 
See accompanying notes.

notes.

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PORTER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007

2008

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations and Principles of Consolidation – The consolidated financial statements include Porter Bancorp, Inc. (Company or PBI) and its subsidiary, PBI Bank (Bank).  The Company owns a 100% interest in the Bank.

The Company provides financial services through its offices in Central Kentucky and Louisville. Its primary deposit products are checking, savings, and term certificate accounts, and its primary lending products are residential mortgage, commercial, and real estate loans. Substantially all loans are collateralized by specific items of collateral including business assets, commercial real estate, and residential real estate. Commercial loans are expected to be repaid from cash flow from operations of businesses. There are no significant concentrations of loans to any one industry or customer. However, customers’ ability to repay their loans is dependent on the real estate and general economic conditions in the area. Other financial instruments which potentially represent concentrations of credit risk include deposit accounts in other financial institutions and federal funds sold. The Company also provides trust services.

Use of Estimates – To prepare financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided, and future results could differ. The allowance for loan losses, goodwill and other intangible, assets,fair value of other real estate owned, stock compensation, deferred tax assets, and fair values of financial instruments are particularly subject to change.

Cash Flows – Cash and cash equivalents include cash, deposits with other financial institutions under 90 days, and federal funds sold. Net cash flows are reported for customer and loan deposit transactions, interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions, and federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements.

Securities – Debt securities are classified as available-for-sale when they might be sold before maturity. Equity securities with readily determined fair values are classified as available-for-sale. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income.

Interest income includes amortization of purchase premium or discount. Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized on the level-yield method anticipating prepayments on mortgage backed securities. Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) on at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation.

  For securities in an unrealized loss position, management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss, and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer.  Management also assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings.  For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: 1) OTTI related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement and 2) other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income.  The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis. For equity securities, the entire amount of impairment is recognized through earnings.

In order to determine OTTI for purchased beneficial interests that, on the purchase date, were not highly rated, the Company compares the present value of the remaining cash flows as estimated at the preceding evaluation date to the current expected remaining cash flows.  OTTI is deemed to have occurred if there has been an adverse change in the remaining expected future cash flows.
Loans Held for Sale – Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors.  Net unrealized losses, if any, are recorded as a valuation allowance and charged to earnings.

Mortgage loans held for sale are generally sold with servicing rights retained.  The carrying value of mortgage loans sold is reduced by the amount allocated to the servicing right.  Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold.

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Mortgage banking derivatives used in the ordinary course of business consist of mandatory forward sales contracts and rate lock loan commitments. Forward contracts represent future commitments to deliver loans at a specified price and date and are used to manage interest rate risk on loan commitments and mortgage loans held for sale. Rate lock commitments represent commitments to fund loans at a specific rate. These derivatives involve underlying items, such as interest rates, and are designed to transfer risk. Substantially all of these instruments expire within 60 days from the date of issuance. Notional amounts are amounts on which calculations and payments are based, but which do not represent credit exposure, as credit exposure is limited to the amounts required to be received or paid.

We adopted FASB ASC topic 815,“Derivative “Derivative and Hedging” during the first quarter of 2009.  Our commitments to deliver loans and our rate lock loan commitments were insignificant at year end.

Loans – Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at the principal balance outstanding, net of deferred loan fees and costs, and an allowance for loan losses. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized in interest income using the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments.  The recorded investment in loans includes the outstanding principal balance and unamortized deferred origination costs and fees.

Interest income on mortgage and commercial loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the loan is well collateralized and in process of collection. Consumer and credit card loans are typically charged off no later than 120 days past due. Past due status is based on the contractual terms of the loan. In all cases, loans are placed on non-accrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.

All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on non-accrual is reversed against interest income. Interest received on such loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

Allowance for Loan Losses – The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses.  Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimatesWe estimate the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors.  Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’sour judgment, should be charged off.
The allowance consists of specific and general components.  The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired or loans otherwise classified as substandard or doubtful. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current factors.

impaired.  A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest whenall amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Loans for which the terms have been modified resulting in a concession, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings and classified as impaired.

Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired.  Management determinesWe determine the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

Commercial and commercial real estate loans are individually evaluated for impairment.

If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral.  Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as consumer and residential real estate loans, are collectively evaluated for impairment, and accordingly, they are not separately identified for impairment disclosures.

  Troubled debt restructurings are separately identified for impairment disclosures and are measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective rate at inception.  If a troubled debt restructuring is considered to be a collateral dependent loan, the loan is reported, net, at the fair value of the collateral.  For troubled debt restructurings that subsequently default, we determine the amount of reserve in accordance with the accounting policy for the allowance for loan losses.

The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current factors.  The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is based on our actual loss history experienced over the most recent three years with weighting towards the most recent periods.  This actual loss experience is supplemented with other economic factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment.  These economic factors include consideration of the following:  levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; levels of and trends in charge-offs and recoveries; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards; other changes in lending policies, procedures, and practices; experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; national and local economic trends and conditions; industry conditions; and effects of changes in credit concentrations. At year-end 2010, we increased our emphasis on historical loss experience and the qualitative factors discussed above that we believe are essential to assessing the general component of the reserve. We believe this added emphasis serves to ensure our estimates affecting the general component of the reserve most effectively parallel changing risks in the market in a timely fashion.
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A portfolio segment is defined as the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic methodology to determine its allowance for loan losses.  We identified the following portfolio segments:  Commercial real estate, residential real estate, commercial and industrial, construction and land development, farm, multi-family, agricultural, and consumer.  We analyze all relevant risk characteristics for each portfolio segment and have determined that loans in each segment possess similar general risk characteristics that are analyzed in connection with our loan underwriting processes and procedures.  In determining the allocated allowance, we utilize weighted average loss rates for the past three years most heavily weighting the current year.  Commercial real estate loans are our largest segment and had the highest level of qualitative adjustments due to trends in our markets for underlying collateral values and risks related to tenant rents. Construction and land development loans have the next highest qualitative adjustments for economic factors such as decreased sales demand, elevated inventory levels, and declining collateral values.  Residential real estate loan considerations include macro factors such as unemployment rates, trends in vacancy rates, and home value trends.  The commercial and industrial portfolio qualitative adjustments are related to industry concentrations and geographical market.  Our farm, multi-family, agricultural, and consumer portfolios are less significant in terms of size and risk is assessed based on the smaller dollar size of these loans and the more geographical areas where the collateral is located.
Servicing Rights – Servicing rights are recognized separately when they are acquired through sales of loans.  When mortgage loans are sold, servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value with the income statement effect recorded in gains on sales of loans.  Fair value is based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available or alternatively, is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income.  Servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method which requires servicing rights to be amortized into non-interest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans. To date, we have retained the servicing rights for all loans originated for sale and subsequently sold.

Servicing rights are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to carrying amount.  Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount.  If the Company later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase to income.  The fair values of servicing rights are subject to significant fluctuations as a result of changes in estimated and actual prepayment speeds and default rates and losses.

Servicing fee income is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans.  The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal or a fixed amount per loan and are recorded as income when earned.  The amortization of mortgage servicing rights is netted against loan servicing fee income.  NetWe recorded net servicing fee income of $5,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010, and net amortization expense wasof $1,000 for the year ended December 31 2009.  Late fees and ancillary fees related to loan servicing were not material.

Transfers of Financial Assets – Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been relinquished.  Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Company, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.

Other Real Estate Owned – Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. If fair value declines subsequent to foreclosure, a valuation allowance is recorded through expense. Costs after acquisition are expensed. Other real estate owned of $14.5 million and $7.8 million is included in other assets on the balance sheet at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Premises and Equipment – Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Buildings and related components are depreciated using the straight-line method with useful lives ranging from 5 to 33 years. Furniture, fixtures and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line or accelerated method with useful lives ranging from 3 to 7 years.

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Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Stock – The Bank is a member of the FHLB system. Members are required to own a certain amount of stock based on the level of borrowings and other factors, and may invest in additional amounts. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted security, and periodically evaluated for impairment. Because this stock is viewed as long term investment, impairment is based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets – Goodwill resultsresulting from business acquisitions andcombinations prior to January 1, 2009 represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired.  Goodwill resulting from business combinations after January 1, 2009, is generally determined as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred, plus the fair value of any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree, over the fair value of the net assets acquired tangible assets and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.  Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets.assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually. The Company has selected November 30th as the date to perform the annual impairment test.  Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment and any such impairment will be recognized in the period identified.only intangible asset with an indefinite life on our balance sheet.

Other intangible assets consist of core deposit and trust account intangible assets arising from whole bank and branch acquisitions. They are initially measured at fair value and then are amortized on an accelerated or straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.

lives, which range from 7 to 10 years.

Bank Owned Life Insurance – The Bank has purchased life insurance policies on certain key executives.  Company owned life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts due that are probable at settlement.

Long-Term Assets – Premises and equipment, other intangible assets, and other long-term assets are reviewed for impairment when events indicate their carrying amount may not be recoverable from future undiscounted cash flows. If impaired, the assets are recorded at fair value.

Repurchase Agreements – Substantially all repurchase agreement liabilities represent amounts advanced by various customers. Securities are pledged to cover these liabilities, which are not covered by federal deposit insurance.

Benefit Plans – Employee 401(k) and profit sharing plan expense is the amount of matching contributions. Deferred compensation and supplemental retirement plan expense allocates the benefits over years of service.

Stock-Based Compensation – Compensation cost is recognized for stock options and restricted stock awards issued to employees, based on the fair value of these awards at the date of grant. A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options, while the market price of the Corporation’s common stock at the date of grant is used for restricted stock awards. Compensation cost is recognized over the required service period, generally defined as the vesting period. For awards with graded vesting, compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.

Income Taxes – Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

The Company adopted guidance issued by the FASB with respect to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes as of January 1, 2007.

A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more"more likely than not”not" that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur.  The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination.   For tax positions not meeting the “more"more likely than not”not" test, no tax benefit is recorded.   The adoption had no affect on the Company’s financial statements.

The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments – Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and commercial letters of credit, issued to meet customer-financing needs. The face amount for these items represents the exposure to loss, before considering customer collateral or ability to repay. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.

Comprehensive Income – Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income includes unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale, which are also recognized as a separate component of equity.

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Equity– Stock dividends in excess of 20% are reported by transferring the par value of the stock issued from retained earnings to common stock. Stock dividends for 20% or less are reported by transferring the fair value, as of the ex-dividend date, of the stock issued from retained earnings to common stock and additional paid-in capital. Fractional share amounts are paid in cash with a reduction in retained earnings.

Earnings Per Common Share – Basic earnings per common share are net income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share include the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options and warrants. Earnings and dividends per share are restated for all stock splits and dividends through the date of issue of the financial statements.

Loss Contingencies – Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management does not believe there now are such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements.

Dividend Restriction – Banking regulations require maintaining certain capital levels and may limit the dividends paid by the Bank to the Company or by the Company to shareholders. (See Note 1617 for more specific disclosure.)

Preferred Stock –Series A Preferred stock was issued in 2008 and is outstanding under the United States Department of the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program.  Issued in conjunction with the Preferred Stock were common stock warrants.  See footnote 15Note 16 for a discussion of allthe terms and conditions of that transaction.  The proceeds received in the offering were allocated on a pro rata basis to the Preferred Stock and the Warrants based on relative fair values. In estimating the fair value of the Warrants, the Company utilized the Black-Scholes model which includes assumptions regarding the Company’s common stock prices, stock price volatility, dividend yield, the risk free interest rate and the estimated life of the Warrant. The fair value of the Preferred Stock was determined using a discounted cash flow methodology.  The value assigned to the Preferred Stock will be amortized up to the $35.0 million liquidation value of such preferred stock, with the cost of such amortization being reported as additional preferred stock dividends. Dividends are accrued and paid quarterly.

Series B and C Preferred stock were issued in 2010 and Series C Preferred stock remains outstanding.  See Note 16 for a discussion of the terms and conditions of this transaction.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments – Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in Note 18.19. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect the estimates.

Reclassifications – Some items in the prior year financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Adoption of New Accounting Standards
ASC Topic 810, “Consolidation.”

In September 2006, the FASB issued New authoritative accounting guidance that defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Thisunder ASC Topic 810, “Consolidation,” amended prior guidance also establishes a fair value hierarchy about the assumptions used to measure fair value and clarifies assumptions about risk and the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset. The guidance was effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. In February 2008, the FASB issued guidance that delayed the effective date of this fair value guidance for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. (See Note 18 for more specific disclosure.)

In December 2007, the FASB issued guidance that establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in an acquiree, including the recognition and measurement of goodwill acquired in a business combination. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The impact of adoption was not material.

In December 2007, the FASB issued guidance that changes theestablish accounting and reporting standards for minority interests,the non-controlling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. Under ASC Topic 810, a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary, which is recharacterizedsometimes referred to as noncontrolling interests and classifiedminority interest, is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as a component of equity withinin the consolidated balance sheets. The guidance was effective asfinancial statements. Among other requirements, ASC Topic 810 requires consolidated 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 beginningconsolidated income statement, of the first fiscal year beginning on or after December 15, 2008.amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the non-controlling interest. The impact of adoption was not material.

In June 2009, the FASB replaced The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, with theFASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM (The Codification) as the source ofnew authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commissionguidance under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The Codification wasASC Topic 810 became effective for financial statements issued for periods ending after September 15, 2009.

In June 2008, the FASB issued guidance which addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share (EPS) under the two-class method. Unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of EPS pursuant to the two-class method. This guidance was effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. All prior-period EPS data presented were to be adjusted retrospectively (including interim financial statements, summaries of earnings, and selected financial data) to conform to the provisions of this guidance. Management has adopted this statement for the period end December 31,Company on January 1, 2009, and did not have a significant impact on the impact has been retroactively presented in the 2008 and 2007 EPS disclosures.

In April 2009, the FASB amended existingCompany’s financial statements. Further new authoritative accounting guidance for determining whether impairment is other-than-temporary for debt securities. Theunder ASC Topic 810 amends prior guidance requiresto change how a company determines when an entity to assess whether it intends to sell,that is insufficiently capitalized or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings. For securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: 1) other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income and 2) OTTI related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement. The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis. Additionally, disclosures about other-than-temporary impairments for debt and equity securities were expanded. This guidance was effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The impact of adoption was not material.

In April 2009, the FASB issued guidance that emphasizes that the objective of a fair value measurement does not change even when market activity for the asset or liability has decreased significantly. Fair value is the price that would be received for an asset sold or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction (that is not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. When observable transactions or quoted prices are not considered orderly, then little, if any, weightcontrolled through voting (or similar rights) should be assigned to the indicationconsolidated. The determination of the asset or liability’s fair value. Adjustments to those transactions or prices should be applied to determine the appropriate fair value. The guidance, which was applied prospectively, was effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009 early adoption for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The impact of adoption was not material.

In August 2009, the FASB amended existing guidance for the fair value measurement of liabilities by clarifying that in circumstances in whichwhether a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, a reporting entitycompany is required to measure fair value using a valuation technique that uses the quoted price of the identical liability when traded asconsolidate an asset, quoted prices for similar liabilities or similar liabilities when traded as assets, or that is consistent with existing fair value guidance. The amendments in this guidance also clarify that both a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability at the measurement date and the quoted price for the identical liability when traded as an asset in an active market when no adjustments to the quoted price of the asset are required are Level 1 fair value measurements. The guidance was effective for the first reporting period beginning after issuance. The impact of adoption was not material.

Effect of Newly Issued But Not Yet Effective Accounting Standards

In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 140 (ASC 810). The new accounting requirement amends previous guidance relating to the transfers of financial assets and eliminates the concept of a qualifying special purpose entity. This Statement must be applied as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. This Statement must be applied to transfers occurring on or after the effective date. Additionally, on and after the effective date, the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity is no longer relevant for accounting purposes. Therefore, formerly qualifying special-purpose entities should be evaluated for consolidation by reporting entitiesbased on, among other things, an entity’s purpose and after the effective date in accordance with the applicable consolidation guidance. Additionally, the disclosure provisions of this Statement were also amendeddesign and apply to transfers that occurred both before and after the effective date of this Statement. Management is currently evaluating this standard but does not expect the impact of adoption to be material to the results of operations or financial position of the Company.

The FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 167,Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), which amended guidance for consolidation of variable interest entities by replacing the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining which enterprise, if any, has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying which enterprise has the powercompany’s ability to direct the activities of a variable interestthe entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performanceperformance. The new authoritative accounting guidance requires additional disclosures about the reporting entity’s involvement with variable-interest entities and (1)any significant changes in risk exposure due to that involvement as well as its affect on the obligation to absorb lossesentity’s financial statements. The Company adopted the provisions of the entity or (2)new authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 810 on January 1, 2010.  Adoption of the rightnew guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements


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ASC Topic 860, “Transfers and Servicing.” New authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 860, “Transfers and Servicing,” amends prior accounting guidance to receive benefits fromenhance reporting about transfers of financial assets, including securitizations, and where companies have continuing exposure to the entity. This Statementrisks related to transferred financial assets. The new authoritative accounting guidance eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity” and changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets. The new authoritative accounting guidance also requires additional disclosures about all continuing involvements with transferred financial assets including information about gains and losses resulting from transfers during the period. The Company adopted the provisions of the new authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 860 on January 1, 2010. Adoption of the new guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

ASC Topic 310 “Receivables.” New authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 310, “Receivables,” amended prior guidance to provide a greater level of disaggregated information about the credit quality of loans and leases and the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (the “Allowance”). The new authoritative guidance also requires additional disclosures related to credit quality indicators, past due information, and information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring. The new authoritative guidance amends only the disclosure requirements for loans and leases and the allowance. The Company adopted the period end disclosures provisions of the new authoritative guidance under ASC Topic 310 in the reporting period ending December 31, 2010. Adoption of the new guidance did not have an enterprise’s involvement in variable interest entities. This Statementimpact on the Company’s statements of income and financial condition. The disclosures about activity that occurs will be effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period, and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. Early adoption is prohibited.after January 1, 2011, and will have no impact on the Company’s statements of income and financial condition.
FASB ASC 310 Receivables, Sub-Topic 310-30 Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality (“Subtopic 310-30”) was amended to clarify that modifications of loans that are accounted for within a pool under Subtopic 310-30 do not result in the removal of those loans from the pool even if the modification would otherwise be considered a troubled debt restructuring. The effectamendments do not affect the accounting for loans under the scope of adopting this new guidance is expectedSubtopic 310-30 that are not accounted for within pools. Loans accounted for individually under Subtopic 310-30 continue to be immaterial.subject to the troubled debt restructuring accounting provisions within ASC 310 Subtopic 310-40 Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors. The new authoritative accounting guidance under Subtopic 310-30 became effective in the third quarter of 2010 and did not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.

NOTE 2 – STOCK PLANS AND STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

At December 31, 2009, the

The Company has a stock option plan and a stock incentive plan. On December 31, 2005, the Company assumed the 2000 Stock Option Plan of Ascencia Bank, Inc. when the Company acquired the minority interest of Ascencia Bancorp, Inc. On February 23, 2006, the Company adopted the Porter Bancorp, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. With regard to the 2000 Option Plan, no additional grants were made after assumption of the plan and none are expected to be made in the future. The 2006 Plan permits the issuance of up to 400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock upon the exercise of stock options or upon the grant of stock awards. As of December 31, 2009,2010, the Company had granted outstanding options to purchase 209,808 shares under the 2000 option plan and 40,037 shares under the 2006 plan.41,314 shares.  The Company also had granted under the 2006 plan 110,397154,046 unvested shares net of forfeitures and vesting. The Company has 229,959160,922 shares remaining available for issue under the 2006 Plan.plan.  All shares issued under the above mentioned plans came from authorized and unissued shares.


On May 15, 2006, the board of directors approved the Porter Bancorp, Inc. 2006 Non-Employee Directors Stock Ownership Incentive Plan, which was approved by holders of the Company’s voting common stock on June 8, 2006.  On May 22, 2008, shareholders voted to amend the plan to change the form of incentive award from stock options to unvested shares. Under the terms of the plan, 100,000 shares are reserved for issuance to non-employee directors upon the exercise of stock options or upon the grant of unvested stock awards granted under the plan. Prior to the amendment, options were granted automatically under the plan at fair market value on the date of grant.  The options vest over a three-year period and have a five year term.  Unvested shares are granted automatically under the plan at fair market value on the date of grant and vest semi-annually on the anniversary date of the grant over three years.  To date, the Company has granted options to purchase 47,41345,155 shares and granted 3,420issued 3,651 unvested shares to non-employee directors. At December 31, 2009, 47,4162010, 47,300 shares remain available for issue under this plan.


All stock options have an exercise price that is equal to or greater than the fair market value of the Company’s stock on the date the options were granted.  Options granted generally become fully exercisable at the end of three years of continued employment. Options granted under the 2000 plan have a life of ten years while those granted under the 2006 plan have a life of five years.

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The following table summarizes stock option activity as of and for the year indicated:

   December 31, 2009
   Options  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

Outstanding, beginning

  297,810   $22.89

Forfeited

  (552  23.13
     

Outstanding, ending

  297,258   $22.89
     

  December 31, 2010 
  Options  
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Outstanding, beginning
  312,227  $21.80 
Forfeited
  (16,797)  21.55 
Expired
  (208,961)  22.27 
Outstanding, ending
  86,469  $20.72 
The following table details stock options outstanding:

   December 31, 2009

Stock options vested and currently exercisable:

   296,091

Weighted average exercise price

  $22.90

Aggregate intrinsic value

  $0

Weighted average remaining life (in years)

   0.8

Total Options Outstanding:

   297,258

Aggregate intrinsic value

  $0

Weighted average remaining life (in years)

   0.8

  December 31, 2010 
Stock options vested and currently exercisable:
  86,412 
Weighted average exercise price
 $20.72 
Aggregate intrinsic value
 $0 
Weighted average remaining life (in years)
  0.8 
Total Options Outstanding:
  86,469 
Aggregate intrinsic value
 $0 
Weighted average remaining life (in years)
  0.8 
The intrinsic value of stock options is calculated based on the exercise price of the underlying awards and the market price of our common stock as of the reporting date. The intrinsic value of the vested and expected to vest stock options is $0 at December 31, 2009.2010. There were no options exercised during 20092010 or 2008.2009. The Company recorded $61,000$2,000 and $60,000$61,000 of stock option compensation during 20092010 and 2008,2009, respectively, to salaries and employee benefits. Since the stock options are non-qualified stock options, aA deferred tax benefit of $22,000$1,000 and $21,000,$22,000, respectively, was recognized.recognized related to this expense. No options were modified during either period. As of December 31, 2009,2010, no stock options issued by the Company have been exercised.

The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes based stock option valuation model. This model requires the input of subjective assumptions that will usually have a significant impact on the fair value estimate. Expected volatilities are based on volatilities of similar publicly traded companies due to the limited historical trading activity of the Company’s stock, and other factors. Expected dividends are based on dividend trends and the market price of the Company’s stock price at grant. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercises within the valuation model. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.  No options were granted in 20092010 or 2008.

2009.

From time-to-time, the Company grantsissues unvested shares to employees and non-employee directors.  The shares vest either semi-annually or annually over three to ten years on the anniversary date of the grantissuance date provided the employee or director continues in such capacity at the vesting date.  The fair value on the date of grantissuance for shares issued during 2010 ranged from $10.85$11.05 to $13.52$12.81 per share.  The Company recorded $325,000$465,000 and $220,000,$325,000, respectively, of stock-based compensation during 20092010 and 20082009 to salaries and employee benefits.  There was no significant impact on compensation expense resulting from forfeited or expired shares.  We expect that substantially all of the unvested shares outstanding at the end of the period will vest according to the vesting schedule. A deferred tax benefit of $114,000$163,000 and $77,000,$114,000, respectively, was recognized related to this expense.

The following table summarizes unvested share activity as of and for the year indicated:

   December 31, 2009
   Shares  Weighted
Average
Grant
Price

Outstanding, beginning

  72,441   $19.83

Granted

  54,268    10.97

Vested

  (12,351  19.19

Forfeited

  (541  23.13
     

Outstanding, ending

  113,817   $15.66
     

  December 31, 2010 
  Shares  
Weighted
Average
Grant
Price
 
Outstanding, beginning
  119,598  $15.00 
Granted
  72,655   11.11 
Vested
  (24,505)  14.46 
Forfeited
  (10,051)  12.78 
Outstanding, ending
  157,697  $13.43 
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Unrecognized stock based compensation expense related to stock options and unvested shares for 20092011 and beyond is estimated as follows (in thousands):

2010

  $357

2011

   346

2012

   334

2013

   250

2014 & thereafter

   282

2011
 $487 
2012
  477 
2013
  389 
2014
  273 
2015 & thereafter
  174 
NOTE 3 – SECURITIES

The fair value of available for sale securities and the related gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

   Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  Fair Value
   (in thousands)

December 31, 2009

       

U.S. Government and federal agency

  $586  $33  $—     $619

State and municipal

   24,537   955   (37  25,455

Agency mortgage-backed: residential

   91,127   4,028   —      95,155

Private label mortgage-backed: residential

   33,516   279   (2,156  31,639

Corporate bonds

   13,054   760   (49  13,765

Other

   704   —     (175  529
                

Total debt securities

   163,524   6,055   (2,417  167,162

Equity

   1,885   75   (401  1,559
                

Total

  $165,409  $6,130  $(2,818 $168,721
                

December 31, 2008

       

U.S. Government and federal agency

  $2,938  $22  $—     $2,960

State and municipal

   24,493   330   (415  24,408

Agency mortgage-backed: residential

   119,807   1,293   (118  120,982

Private label mortgage-backed: residential

   17,139   —     (494  16,645

Corporate bonds

   6,489   39   (451  6,077

Other

   704   —     —      704
                

Total debt securities

   171,570   1,684   (1,478  171,776

Equity

   1,900   28   (627  1,301
                

Total

  $173,470  $1,712  $(2,105 $173,077
                


  Amortized Cost  
Gross Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross Unrealized
Losses
  Fair Value 
  (in thousands) 
December 31, 2010            
U.S. Government and federal agency
 $5,973  $37  $  $6,010 
State and municipal
  26,039   995   (32)  27,002 
Agency mortgage-backed: residential
  60,270   1,590   (5)  61,855 
Corporate bonds
  8,744   507   (32)  9,219 
Other debt securities
  572         572 
Total debt securities
  101,598   3,129   (69)  104,658 
Equity
  1,400   254   (3)  1,651 
Total
 $102,998  $3,383  $(72) $106,309 
                 
December 31, 2009                
U.S. Government and federal agency
 $586  $33  $  $619 
State and municipal
  24,537   955   (37)  25,455 
Agency mortgage-backed: residential
  91,127   4,028      95,155 
Private label mortgage-backed: residential
  33,516   279   (2,156)  31,639 
Corporate bonds
  13,054   760   (49)  13,765 
Other debt securities
  704      (175)  529 
Total debt securities
  163,524   6,055   (2,417)  167,162 
Equity
  1,885   75   (401)  1,559 
Total
 $165,409  $6,130  $(2,818) $168,721 
Sales and calls of available for sale securities were as follows:

   2009  2008  2007
   (in thousands)

Proceeds

  $13,813  $24,339  $2,800

Gross gains

   321   625   107

Gross losses

   6   761   —  

  2010  2009  2008 
  (in thousands) 
Proceeds
 $96,808  $13,813  $24,339 
Gross gains
  6,079   321   625 
Gross losses
  927   6   761 
The tax benefit (provision) related to these net gains and losses realized on sales were $(110,000)($1.8 million), ($110,000), and $48,000, and $(37,000), respectively.

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The amortized cost and fair value of the investment securities portfolio are shown by expectedcontractual maturity. ExpectedContractual maturities may differ from contractualactual maturities if borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

   December 31, 2009
   Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value
   (in thousands)

Maturity

    

Available-for-sale

    

Within one year

  $34,327  $34,203

One to five years

   87,276   90,638

Five to ten years

   26,122   27,260

Beyond ten years

   15,799   15,061
        

Total

  $163,524  $167,162
        


  December 31, 2010 
  
Amortized
 Cost
  
Fair
 Value
 
  (in thousands) 
Maturity      
Available-for-sale      
Within one year
 $1,855  $1,870 
One to five years
  8,742   9,273 
Five to ten years
  21,398   22,238 
Beyond ten years
  9,333   9,422 
Mortgage-backed
  60,270   61,855 
              Total
 $101,598  $104,658 

Securities pledged at year-end 20092010 and 20082009 had carrying values of approximately $67,329,000$73,076,000 and $74,201,000,$67,329,000, respectively, and were pledged to secure public deposits, repurchase agreements, and Federal Home Loan Bank advances.


At year-end 20092010 and 2008,2009, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity.

Securities with unrealized losses at year-end 20092010 and 2008,2009, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are as follows:

   Less than 12 Months  12 Months or More  Total 

Description of Securities

  Fair
Value
  Unrealized
Loss
  Fair
Value
  Unrealized
Loss
  Fair
Value
  Unrealized
Loss
 
   (in thousands) 

2009

          

State and municipal

  $867  $(5 $1,033  $(32 $1,900  $(37

Agency mortgage-backed: residential

   8   —      —     —      8   —    

Private label mortgage-backed: residential

   23,731   (1,977  4,091   (179  27,822   (2,156

Corporate bonds

   —     —      1,997   (49  1,997   (49

Other

   529   (175  —     —      529   (175

Equity

   46   (12  701   (389  747   (401
                         

Total temporarily impaired

  $25,181  $(2,169 $7,822  $(649 $33,003  $(2,818
                         

2008

          

State and municipal

  $12,240  $(412 $96  $(3 $12,336  $(415

Agency mortgage-backed: residential

   34,119   (61  1,446   (57  35,565   (118

Private label mortgage-backed: residential

   9,730   (494  —     —      9,730   (494

Corporate bonds

   2,266   (141  2,776   (310  5,042   (451

Equity

   578   (315  447   (312  1,025   (627
                         

Total temporarily impaired

  $58,933  $(1,423 $4,765  $(682 $63,698  $(2,105
                         

The Company’s mortgage-backed securities portfolio includes non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations with a market value of $31.6 million which had unrealized losses of approximately $2.2 million at December 31, 2009. These non-agency mortgage-backed securities were rated AAA at purchase. The Company monitors to insure it has adequate credit support and as of December 31, 2009, the Company believes there is no OTTI and does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery.

  Less than 12 Months  12 Months or More  Total 
Description of Securities 
Fair
Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
  
Fair
Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
  
Fair
Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
 
  (in thousands) 
2010                  
State and municipal
 $3,119  $(32) $  $  $3,119  $(32)
Agency mortgage-backed: residential
  1,060   (5)        1,060   (5)
Corporate bonds
  995   (32)        995   (32)
Equity
  27   (1)  74   (2)  101   (3)
Total temporarily impaired
 $5,201  $(70) $74  $(2) $5,275  $(72)
                         
2009                        
State and municipal
 $867  $(5) $1,033  $(32) $1,900  $(37)
Agency mortgage-backed: residential
  8            8    
Private label mortgage-backed: residential
  23,731   (1,977)  4,091   (179)  27,822   (2,156)
Corporate bonds
        1,997   (49)  1,997   (49)
Other
  529   (175)        529   (175)
Equity
  46   (12)  701   (389)  747   (401)
Total temporarily impaired
 $25,181  $(2,169) $7,822  $(649) $33,003  $(2,818)
The Company evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, underlying credit quality of the issuer, and the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the Company may consider whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, the sector or industry trends and cycles affecting the issuer, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition. In December 2010, based upon relevant market information, we determined that our basis in a corporate debt security with an unrealized loss position for more the 12 months was not recoverable in the near term. Therefore, we recorded an other than temporary impairment charge totaling $132,000 for this security which had an original cost of $704,000. Management currently intends to hold all securities with unrealized losses until recovery, which for fixed income securities may be at maturity.

As of

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The Company held 45 equity securities at December 31, 2009, the Company holds 44 equity securities.2010. Of these securities, 101 had an unrealized loss of $12,000$1,000 and had been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve12 months and 197 had an unrealized loss of $389,000$2,000 and had been in an unrealized loss position for more than 12 months.  Management monitors the underlying financial condition of the issuers and current market pricing for these equity securities monthly. DuringBased upon relevant market information and stock price trends in July and early August 2010, we determined that we could not objectively assert that our basis in 21 equity securities that had been in an unrealized loss position for more than 12 months was recoverable in the 2008 fourth quarter,near term. As a result, during 2010, we recorded an other than temporary impairment charge totaling $471,000$465,000 for equity securities held in our portfolio with an original cost of $832,000.$1.3 million.  The market prices of the stocks hadhas been below our initial investment for more than twelve months and after consideration of the companiesissuers’ financial conditions and the likelihood the market value would recover to our cost basis in a reasonable period of time, the investment was written down to fair value. As of December 31, 2009,2010, management does not believe any of the remaining equity securities in our portfolio with unrealized losses should be classified as other than temporarily impaired.

impaired at this time.

NOTE 4 – LOANS

Loans at year-end by class were as follows:

   2009  2008 
   (in thousands) 

Commercial

  $89,903   $90,978  

Real estate

   1,259,474    1,202,019  

Agriculture

   25,064    16,181  

Consumer

   36,989    37,783  

Other

   1,488    3,145  
         

Subtotal

   1,412,918    1,350,106  

Less: Allowance for loan losses

   (26,392  (19,652
         

Loans, net

  $1,386,526   $1,330,454  
         

  2010  2009 
  (in thousands) 
Commercial
 $90,290  $89,903 
Commercial Real Estate:        
Construction
  199,524   304,230 
Farmland
  85,523   83,898 
Other
  441,844   451,945 
Residential Real Estate:        
Multi-family
  74,919   65,043 
Other
  353,418   354,358 
Consumer
  31,913   36,989 
Agriculture
  24,177   25,064 
Other
  1,060   1,488 
Subtotal
  1,302,668   1,412,918 
Less: Allowance for loan losses
  (34,285)  (26,392)
Loans, net
 $1,268,383  $1,386,526 
Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the years indicated was as follows:

   2009  2008  2007 
   (in thousands) 

Beginning balance

  $19,652   $16,342   $12,832  

Acquired in bank acquisition

   —      1,421    1,625  

Provision for loan losses

   14,200    5,400    4,025  

Loans charged-off

   (7,731  (3,834  (2,374

Loan recoveries

   271    323    234  
             

Ending balance

  $26,392   $19,652   $16,342  
             

  2010  2009  2008 
  (in thousands) 
Beginning balance
 $26,392  $19,652  $16,342 
Acquired in bank acquisition
        1,421 
Provision for loan losses
  30,100   14,200   5,400 
Loans charged-off
  (22,461)  (7,731)  (3,834)
Loan recoveries
  254   271   323 
Ending balance
 $34,285  $26,392  $19,652 
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The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on the impairment method as of December 31, 2010:
  Commercial  
Commercial
Real Estate
  
Residential
Real Estate
  Consumer  Agriculture  Other  Total 
                      
Allowance for loan losses:                     
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:                     
Individually evaluated for impairment $23  $5,096  $  $  $  $  $5,119 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  2,124   18,979   7,224   701   134   4   29,166 
Total ending allowance balance $2,147  $24,075  $7,224  $701  $134  $4  $34,285 
                             
Loans:                            
Loans individually evaluated for impairment $3,673  $51,223  $16,718  $  $112  $  —  $71,726 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment  86,617   675,668   411,619   31,913   24,065   1,060   1,230,942 
Total ending loans balance
 $90,290  $726,891  $428,337  $31,913  $24,177  $1,060  $1,302,668 
Impaired loans were as follows:

   2009  2008
   (in thousands)

Loans with no allocated allowance for loan losses

  $21,373  $3,479

Loans with allocated allowance for loan losses

   84,766   16,249
        

Total

  $106,139  $19,728
        

Amount of the allowance for loan losses allocated

  $5,453  $875

   2009  2008  2007
   (in thousands)

Average of impaired loans during the year

  $44,041  $19,066  $4,842

Interest income recognized during impairment

   1,094   793   98

Cash basis interest income recognized

   987   647   98

  2010  2009 
  (in thousands) 
Loans with no allocated allowance for loan losses
 $41,885  $21,373 
Loans with allocated allowance for loan losses
  29,841   84,766 
Total
 $71,726  $106,139 
Amount of the allowance for loan losses allocated
 $5,119  $5,453 
  2010  2009  2008 
  (in thousands) 
Average of impaired loans during the year
 $69,167  $44,041  $19,066 
Interest income recognized during impairment
  1,358   1,094   793 
Cash basis interest income recognized
  115   987   647 
Impaired loans include restructured loans and commercial, construction, agriculture, and commercial real estate loans on non-accrual or classified as doubtful, whereby collection of the total amount is improbable, or loss, whereby all or a portion of the loan has been written off or a specific allowance for loss had been provided.

Nonperforming

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The following table presents loans were as follows:

   2009  2008
   (in thousands)

Loans past due 90 days or more still on accrual

  5,968  11,598

Non-accrual loans

  78,888  9,725

Nonperforming loans include impaired loans and smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as residential mortgage and consumer loans, that are collectivelyindividually evaluated for impairment. impairment by class of loan as of December 31, 2010:


  
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  
Recorded
Investment
  
Allowance
For Loan
Losses
Allocated
 
  (in thousands) 
With No Related Allowance Recorded:         
Commercial
 $2,559  $2,523  $ 
Commercial real estate:            
Construction
  3,269   3,268    
Farmland
  6,745   6,746    
Other
  12,662   12,518    
Residential real estate:            
Multi-family
  3,929   3,929    
Other
  13,303   12,789    
Consumer
         
Agriculture
  119   112    
Other
         
With An Allowance Recorded:            
Commercial
  1,150   1,150   23 
Commercial real estate:            
Construction
  13,314   10,645   1,923 
Farmland
  1,234   1,234   89 
Other
  16,912   16,812   3,084 
Residential real estate:            
Multi-family
         
Other
         
Consumer
         
Agriculture
         
Other
         
Total
 $75,196  $71,726  $5,119 
Troubled Debt Restructurings – At December 31, 20092010 we had restructured loans totaling $25.5 million, compared with $25.2 million at December 31, 2009, with borrowers who experienced deterioration in financial condition.conditions.  These loans are secured by 1-4 residential or commercial real estate properties.  Management believes these loans are well secured and the borrowers have the ability to repay the loans in accordance with the renegotiated terms.

The Company has allocated no specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 2010 and 2009.  The Company has committed to lend additional amounts totaling up to $273,000 and $2.4 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings.

Nonperforming loans were as follows:
  2010  2009 
  (in thousands) 
Loans past due 90 days or more still on accrual
 $594  $5,968 
Non-accrual loans
  59,799   78,888 
Nonperforming loans include impaired loans and smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as residential mortgage and consumer loans, that are collectively evaluated for impairment.
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The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual and loans past due 90 days and still on accrual by class of loan as of December 31, 2010:

  Nonaccrual  
Loans Past
Due 90 Days
And Over Still
Accruing
 
  (in thousands) 
       
Commercial
 $2,778  $432 
Commercial Real Estate:        
Construction
  12,651    
Farmland
  2,811   143 
Other
  23,031   12 
Residential Real Estate:        
Multi-family
  345    
Other  17,778    
Consumer
  293   7 
Agriculture
  112    
Other
      
Total
 $59,799  $594 
The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans by class as of December 31, 2010:

  
30 – 59
Days
Past Due
  
60 – 89
Days
Past Due
  
90 Days
And Over
Past Due
  
 
 
Non-accrual
  
Total
Past Due
And
Non-accrual
  
 
Loans Not
Past Due
  
 
 
Total
 
                      
Commercial $477  $110  $432  $2,778  $3,797  $86,493  $90,290 
Commercial Real Estate:                            
Construction
  1,097   346      12,651   14,094   185,430   199,524  
Farmland
  1,232   145   143   2,811   4,331   81,192   85,523 
Other
  7,855   2,094   12   23,031   32,992   408,852   441,844 
Residential Real Estate:                            
Multi-family
  714   71      345   1,130   73,789   74,919 
Other
  8,239   3,218      17,778   29,235   324,183   353,418 
Consumer
  1,156   164   7   293   1,620   30,293   31,913 
Agriculture
  186         112   298   23,879   24,177 
Other
                 1,060   1,060 
Total $20,956  $6,148  $594  $59,799  $87,497  $1,215,171  $1,302,668 
Credit Quality Indicators – We categorize loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors.  Loans are analyzed individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk.  This analysis includes loans with an outstanding balance greater than $500,000 and non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial and commercial real estate loans.  This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis.  The following definitions are used for risk ratings:
Watch – Loans classified as watch are those loans which have experienced a potentially adverse development which necessitates increased monitoring.
Special Mention – Loans classified as special mention do not have all of the characteristics of substandard or doubtful loans. They have one or more deficiencies which warrant special attention and which corrective action, such as accelerated collection practices, may remedy.
Substandard – Loans classified as substandard are those loans with clear and defined weaknesses such as a highly leveraged position, unfavorable financial ratios, uncertain repayment sources or poor financial condition which may jeopardize the repayment of the debt as contractually agreed. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some losses if the deficiencies are not corrected.
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Doubtful – Loans classified as doubtful are those loans which have characteristics similar to substandard loans but with an increased risk that collection or liquidation in full is highly questionable and improbable.
Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be “Pass” rated loans.  As of December 31, 2010, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

  Pass  Watch  
Special
Mention
  Substandard  Doubtful  Total 
  (in thousands) 
                   
Commercial
 $74,284  $5,478  $894  $9,634  $  $90,290 
Commercial Real Estate:                        
Construction
  137,631   15,397   12,968   33,528      199,524 
Farmland
  74,220   2,481      8,822      85,523 
Other
  280,091   82,548   2,334   76,871      441,844 
Residential Real Estate:                        
Multi-family
  65,482   3,493   1,328   4,616      74,919 
Other
  298,748   18,783   1,458   34,429      353,418 
Consumer
  30,197   1,069   6   623   18   31,913 
Agriculture
  22,923   1,086      168      24,177 
Other
  1,060               1,060 
Total
 $984,636  $130,335  $18,988  $168,691  $18  $1,302,668 
NOTE 5 – PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Year-end premises and equipment were as follows:

   2009  2008 
   (in thousands) 

Land and buildings

  $24,740   $22,363  

Furniture and equipment

   17,253    16,581  
         
   41,993    38,944  

Accumulated depreciation

   (18,383  (16,401
         
  $23,610   $22,543  
         

  2010  2009 
  (in thousands) 
Land and buildings
 $24,773  $24,740 
Furniture and equipment
  17,541   17,253 
   42,314   41,993 
Accumulated depreciation
  (19,846)  (18,383)
  $22,468  $23,610 
Depreciation expense was $1,450,000, $1,486,000 and $1,410,000 for 2010, 2009 and $1,056,000 for 2009, 2008, and 2007, respectively.

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NOTE 6 – OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED
Other real estate owned (OREO) is real estate acquired as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure.  It is classified as real estate owned until such time as it is sold.  When property is acquired as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, it is recorded at its fair market value less cost to sell.  Any write-down of the property at the time of acquisition is charged to the allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent reductions in fair value are recorded as non-interest expense.  To determine the fair value of OREO for smaller dollar single family homes, we consult with internal real estate sales staff and external realtors, investors, and appraisers.  If the internally evaluated market price is below our underlying investment in the property, appropriate write-downs are taken.  For larger dollar commercial real estate properties, we obtain a new appraisal of the subject property in connection with the transfer to other real estate owned.  In some of these circumstances, an appraisal is in process at quarter end and we must make our best estimate of the fair value of the underlying collateral based on our internal evaluation of the property, review of the most recent appraisal, and discussions with the currently engaged appraiser.  We do not obtain updated appraisals on a quarterly basis after the receipt of the initial appraisal.  Rather, we internally review the fair value of the other real estate owned in our portfolio on a quarterly basis to determine if a new appraisal is warranted based on the specific circumstances of each property.  The following table presents the major categories of OREO at the year-ends indicated:

  2010  2009 
  (in thousands) 
Commercial Real Estate:      
Construction
 $50,491  $7,526 
Farmland
  1,904   442 
Other
  6,504   1,938 
Residential Real Estate:        
Multi-family
  823    
Other
  7,913   4,642 
  $67,635  $14,548 
Net activity relating to other real estate owned during the year ended December 31, 2010 is a follows:

OREO Activity (in thousands)   
OREO as of January 1, 2010
 $14,548 
Real estate acquired
  90,787 
Valuation adjustments
  (14,062)
Improvements
  1,947 
Properties sold
  (25,585)
OREO as of December 31, 2010
 $67,635 
Expenses related to other real estate owned include:

  2010  2009  2008 
  (in thousands) 
Net loss on sales
 $565  $190  $263 
Impairment write-downs
  14,062   500   478 
Operating expense
  1,627   465   140 
            Total
 $16,254  $1,155  $881 
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NOTE 7 – GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

The change in balance of goodwill during the years indicated was as follows:

   2009  2008 
   (in thousands) 

Beginning of year

  $23,794  $18,174  

Acquired goodwill

   —     5,986  

Adjustments

   —     (334

Disposal of goodwill from sale of Burkesville branch

   —     (32
         

End of year

  $23,794  $23,794  
         

Adjustments to

  2010  2009 
  (in thousands) 
Beginning of year
 $23,794  $23,794 
Acquired goodwill
      
Adjustments
      
End of year
 $23,794  $23,794 
We test goodwill in 2008 resulted from finalizing evaluations relatedfor impairment by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit to the Ohio County Bancshares acquisitionbook value of the reporting unit. If the fair value, net of goodwill, exceeds book value, then goodwill is not considered to be impaired. We assessed goodwill for impairment during the fourth quarter of 2010 with the assistance of an independent valuation professional by applying a series of fair-value-based tests.  While step 1 of the evaluation indicated potential impairment, the detailed step 2 test concluded that our goodwill was not impaired.  Under prevailing accounting standards, different conditions, assumptions, or changes in 2007.

expected cash flows and profitability could have a material adverse effect on the outcome of the impairment evaluation.

Acquired Intangible Assets

Acquired intangible assets were as follows as of year end:

   2009  2008
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
   (in thousands)

Amortized intangible assets:

        

Core deposit intangibles

  $4,183  $1,207  $4,183  $748

Trust account intangibles

   100   23   100   13

In 2008, core deposit intangibles of $631,000 were acquired in the Paramount Bank acquisition and $48,000 of core deposit intangibles were disposed of in the sale of the Burkesville branch.

year-end:

  2010  2009 
  
Gross
Carrying
Amount
  
Accumulated
Amortization
  
Gross
Carrying
Amount
  
Accumulated
Amortization
 
  (in thousands) 
Amortized intangible assets:            
Core deposit intangibles
 $4,183  $1,666  $4,183  $1,207 
Trust account intangibles
  100   33   100   23 
Aggregate amortization expense was $469,000, $469,000 and $474,000 for 2010, 2009 and $115,000 for 2009, 2008, and 2007, respectively.

Estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets for each of the next five years is as follows (in thousands):

2010

  $469

2011

   469

2012

   466

2013

   437

2014

   407

2011
 $469 
2012
  466 
2013
  437 
2014
  407 
2015
  345 

NOTE 78 – DEPOSITS

Time deposits of $100,000 or more were approximately $616,290,000$597,872,000 and $410,331,000$616,290,000 at year-end 2010 and 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Scheduled maturities of total time deposits for each of the next five years are as follows (in thousands):

2010

  $947,704

2011

   40,114

2012

   68,722

2013

   8,238

2014

   173,206

Thereafter

   205
    
  $1,238,189
    

2011
 $638,962 
2012
  167,077 
2013
  26,198 
2014
  155,325 
2015
  179,058 
Thereafter
  200 
  $1,166,820 
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NOTE 89 – SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are financing arrangements that mature within two years. At maturity, the securities underlying the agreements are returned to the Company.  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are secured by agency, mortgage-backed, and municipal securities. Information concerning securities sold under agreements to repurchase is summarized as follows:

   2009  2008 
   (in thousands) 

Balance at year-end

  $11,517   $10,084  

Average daily balance during the year

  $10,912   $10,715  

Average interest rate during the year

   4.35  4.42

Maximum month-end balance during the year

  $11,556   $11,369  

Weighted average interest rate at year-end

   4.21  4.45

Fair value of securities sold under agreements to repurchase at year-end

  $11,517   $10,084  

  2010  2009 
  (in thousands) 
Balance at year-end
 $11,616  $11,517 
Average daily balance during the year
 $11,529  $10,912 
Average interest rate during the year
  4.18%  4.35%
Maximum month-end balance during the year
 $12,011  $11,556 
Weighted average interest rate at year-end
  4.20%  4.21%
Fair value of securities sold under agreements to repurchase at year-end
 $11,616  $11,517 
NOTE 910 – ADVANCES FROM FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK

At year-end, advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank were as follows:

   2009  2008
   (in thousands)

Single maturity advances with fixed rates from 0.38% to 4.96% maturing from 2010 through 2012, averaging 3.41% for 2009

  $70,000  $126,595

Monthly amortizing advances with fixed rates from 0.00% to 9.10% and maturities ranging from 2010 through 2035, averaging 3.71% for 2009

   12,980   16,181
        

Total

  $82,980  $142,776
        

  2010  2009 
  (in thousands) 
Single maturity advance with fixed rate of 4.48% maturing in 2012, averaging 4.48% for 2010 $5,000  $70,000 
Monthly amortizing advances with fixed rates from 0.00% to 6.49% and maturities ranging from 2011 through 2035, averaging 3.56% for 2010  10,022   12,980 
Total
 $15,022  $82,980 
Each advance is payable per terms on agreement, with a prepayment penalty. The advances were collateralized by approximately $470,541,000$465,084,000 and $464,992,000$470,541,000 of first mortgage loans, under a blanket lien arrangement at year-end 20092010 and 2008.2009. Based on this collateral and the Company’s holdings of Federal Home Loan Bank stock, the Company was eligible to borrow up to an additional $138,304,000$101,624,000 at year-end 2009.

2010.

Scheduled principal payments on the above during the next five years (in thousands):

   Advances

2010

  $67,684

2011

   2,183

2012

   6,713

2013

   1,208

2014

   837

Thereafter

   4,355
    
  $82,980
    

  Advances 
2011
 $2,256 
2012
  6,642 
2013
  1,146 
2014
  794 
2015
  733 
Thereafter
  3,451 
  $15,022 
At year-end 2009,2010, the Company had approximately $69$19 million of federal funds lines of credit available from correspondent institutions, and $138.3$101.6 million unused lines of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank.

NOTE 1011 – SUBORDINATED CAPITAL NOTE

The subordinated capital note issued by PBI Bank totaled $9$8.6 million at December 31, 2009.2010.  The note is unsecured, bears interest at the BBA three-month LIBOR floating rate plus 300 basis points, and qualifies as Tier 2 capital.  Interest only iswas due quarterly through September 30, 2010, at which time quarterly principal payments of $225,000 plus interest will commence.commenced.  Scheduled principal payments of $900,000 per year are due each of the next five years with $4,050,000 due thereafter. The note is duematures July 1, 2020.  At December 31, 2009,2010, the interest rate on this note was 3.29%.

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NOTE 1112 – JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES

The trust preferred securities are subject to mandatory redemption, in whole or in part, upon repayment of the junior subordinated debentures at maturity or their earlier redemption at the liquidation preference.

The junior subordinated debentures are redeemable at par prior to the maturity dates of February 13, 2034, April 15, 2034, and March 1, 2037, at the option of the Company as defined within the trust indenture. The Company has the option to defer interest payments on the junior subordinated debentures from time to time for a period not to exceed twenty (20) consecutive quarters. If payments are deferred, the Company is prohibited from paying dividends to its common stockholders. A summary of the junior subordinated debentures is as follows:

Description

  Issuance
Date
  Optional
Prepayment
Date (2)
  Interest Rate (1)  Junior
Subordinated
Debt Owed to
Trust
  Maturity
Date

Porter Statutory Trust II

  02-13-2004  03-17-2009  3-month LIBOR + 2.85 $5,000,000  02-13-2034

Porter Statutory Trust III

  04-15-2004  06-17-2009  3-month LIBOR + 2.79  3,000,000  04-15-2034

Porter Statutory Trust IV

  12-14-2006  03-01-2012  3-month LIBOR + 1.67  14,000,000  03-01-2037

Asencia Statutory Trust I

  02-13-2004  03-17-2009  3-month LIBOR + 2.85  3,000,000  02-13-2034
           
       $25,000,000  
           


Description 
Issuance
Date
  
Optional
Prepayment
Date (2)
 Interest Rate (1) 
Junior
Subordinated
Debt Owed to
Trust
  
Maturity
Date
 
Porter Statutory Trust II
  02-13-2004   03-17-2009 3-month LIBOR + 2.85% $5,000,000   02-13-2034 
Porter Statutory Trust III
  04-15-2004   06-17-2009 3-month LIBOR + 2.79%  3,000,000   04-15-2034 
Porter Statutory Trust IV
  12-14-2006   03-01-2012 3-month LIBOR + 1.67%  14,000,000   03-01-2037 
Asencia Statutory Trust I
  02-13-2004   03-17-2009 3-month LIBOR + 2.85%  3,000,000   02-13-2034 
           $25,000,000     

(1)As of December 31, 20092010 the 3-month LIBOR was 0.25%0.30%.
(2)The debentures are callable on or after the optional prepayment date at their principal amount plus accrued interest.

NOTE 1213 – OTHER BENEFIT PLANS

401(K) Plan – The Company 401(k) Savings Plan allows employees to contribute up to 15% of their compensation, which is matched equal to 50% of the first 4% of compensation contributed. The Company, at its discretion, may make an additional contribution. Total contributions made by the Company to the plan amounted to approximately $188,000, $391,000 and $395,000 in 2010, 2009 and $295,000 in 2009, 2008, and 2007, respectively.

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan – During 2004, the Company created a supplemental executive retirement plan covering certain executive officers. Under the plan, the Company pays each participant, or their beneficiary, a specific defined benefit amount over 10 years, beginning with the individual’s termination of service. A liability is accrued for the obligation under these plans. The expense incurred for the plan was $180,000,$264,000, $180,000 and $180,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007,2008, respectively. The related liability was $1,161,000, $897,000 and $717,000 at December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and is included in other liabilities on the balance sheets.

The Company purchased life insurance on the participants to fund the benefits of these plans. Life insurance with a cash surrender value of $1,100,000 was purchased during 2006. The Company acquired life insurance with a cash surrender value in 2007 of $2,145,000 in the Ohio County Bancshares acquisition. The life insurance acquired in the Ohio County Bancshares acquisition was redeemed in 2008. It had a cash value of $2,179,000 at the time of redemption. The cash surrender value of all insurance policies was $7,509,000$7,805,000 and $7,227,000$7,509,000 at December 31, 20092010 and 2008,2009, respectively. Income earned from the cash surrender value of life insurance totaled $296,000, $283,000 $300,000 and $296,000$300,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007,2008, respectively. The income is recorded as other non-interest income.

NOTE 1314 – INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense (benefit) was as follows:

   2009  2008  2007 
   (in thousands) 

Current

  $7,943   $7,413   $7,940  

Deferred

   (2,519  (486  (716
             
  $5,424   $6,927   $7,224  
             

  2010  2009  2008 
  (in thousands) 
Current
 $4,852  $7,943  $7,413 
Deferred
  (7,898)  (2,519)  (486)
  $(3,046) $5,424  $6,927 
Effective tax rates differ from federal statutory rate of 35% applied to income (loss) before income taxes due to the following.

   2009  2008  2007 
   (in thousands) 

Federal statutory rate times financial statement income

  $5,772   $7,328   $7,509  

Effect of:

    

Tax-exempt income

   (303  (289  (210

Non taxable life insurance income

   (99  (112  (111

Federal tax credits

   (45  (38  (38

Other, net

   99    38    74  
             

Total

  $5,424   $6,927   $7,224  
             

  2010  2009  2008 
  (in thousands) 
Federal statutory rate times financial statement income (loss)
 $(2,600) $5,772  $7,328 
Effect of:            
Tax-exempt income
  (302)  (303)  (289)
Non taxable life insurance income
  (104)  (99)  (112)
Federal tax credits
  (45)  (45)  (38)
Other, net
  5   99   38 
Total
 $(3,046) $5,424  $6,927 
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Year-end deferred tax assets and liabilities were due to the following.

   2009  2008
   (in thousands)

Deferred tax assets:

    

Allowance for loan losses

  $9,186  $6,757

Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale

   —     137

Other than temporary impairment write-down

   165   165

Net operating loss carryforward

   92   154

Amortization of non-compete agreements

   59   79

Other

   1,019   691
        
   10,521   7,983
        

Deferred tax liabilities:

    

Fixed assets

   575   424

Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale

   1,159   —  

FHLB stock dividends

   1,276   1,276

Net assets from acquisitions

   1,679   1,720

Originated mortgage servicing rights

   55   —  

Other

   716   724
        
   5,460   4,144
        

Net deferred tax asset

  $5,061  $3,839
        


  2010  2009 
  (in thousands) 
Deferred tax assets:
      
Allowance for loan losses
 $12,000  $9,186 
Other real estate owned write-down
  5,316   501 
Other than temporary impairment on securities
  362   165 
Net operating loss carryforward
  31   92 
Amortization of non-compete agreements
  43   59 
Other
  652   518 
   18,404   10,521 
Deferred tax liabilities:        
Fixed assets
  508   575 
Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale
  1,159   1,159 
FHLB stock dividends
  1,276   1,276 
Net assets from acquisitions
  1,666   1,679 
Originated mortgage servicing rights
  98   55 
Other
  739   716 
   5,446   5,460 
Net deferred tax asset
 $12,958  $5,061 

The Company does not have any beginning and ending unrecognized tax benefits.  The Company does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly increase or decrease in the next twelve months.  There were no interest and penalties recorded in the income statement or accrued for the year ending December 31, 20092010 related to unrecognized tax benefits.


The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax and the Company is subject to income tax in the state of Kentucky.  The Company is no longer subject to examination by taxing authorities for years before 2006.

2007.


NOTE 1415 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Loans to principal officers, directors, and their affiliates in 20092010 were as follows (in thousands):

Beginning balance

  $1,655  

New loans

   14,135  

Repayments

   (331
     

Ending balance

  $15,459  
     

    
Beginning balance
 $15,429 
New loans
  75 
Repayments
  (13,781)
Ending balance
 $1,723 
Deposits from principal officers, directors, and their affiliates at year-end 2010 and 2009 were $8.5 million and 2008 were $4,300,000 and $9,775,000.

$4.3 million, respectively.

Our loan participation totals include participations in real estate loans purchased from and sold to two affiliate banks, The Peoples Bank, Mt. Washington and The Peoples Bank, Taylorsville. Our chairman, J. Chester Porter and his brother, William G. Porter, each own a 50% interest in Lake Valley Bancorp, Inc., the parent holding company of The Peoples Bank, Taylorsville, Kentucky. J. Chester Porter, William G. Porter and our president and chief executive officer, Maria L. Bouvette, serve as directors of The Peoples Bank, Taylorsville. Our chairman, J. Chester Porter owns an interest of approximately 36.0% and his brother, William G. Porter, owns an interest of approximately 3.0% in Crossroads Bancorp, Inc., the parent holding company of The Peoples Bank, Mount Washington, Kentucky. J. Chester Porter and Maria L. Bouvette, serve as directors of The Peoples Bank, Mount Washington. We have entered into management services agreements with each of these banks. Each agreement provides that our executives and employees provide management and accounting services to the subject bank, including overall responsibility for establishing and implementing policy and strategic planning. Maria Bouvette also serves as chief financial officer of each of the banks. We receive a $4,000 monthly fee from The Peoples Bank, Taylorsville and a $2,000 monthly fee from The Peoples Bank, Mount Washington for these services.

As of December 31, 2010, we had $4.3 million of participations in real estate loans purchased from, and $19.7 million of participations in real estate loans sold, to these affiliate banks. As of December 31, 2009, we had $4.9 million of participations in real estate loans purchased from, and $23.8 million of participations in real estate loans sold to, these affiliate banks. As of December 31, 2008, we had $6.0 million of participations in real estate loans purchased from, and $23.7 million of participations in real estate loans sold to, these affiliate banks.

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NOTE 1516 – PREFERRED STOCK

On June 30, 2010, we completed a $27.0 million stock offering to a group of accredited investors in a private placement transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the federal and state securities laws. In connection with the private placement transaction, we issued (i) 1,755,747 shares of common stock at a price of $11.50 per share; (ii) 227,000 shares of Series B preferred stock at a price of $11.50 per share, which was automatically convertible into an aggregate of 227,000 shares of common stock upon receipt of shareholder approval, as discussed below; and (iii) 365,080 shares of Series C preferred stock at price of $11.50 per share. We also issued warrants to purchase 1,163,045 shares of non-voting common stock at a price of $11.50 per share.
On July 23, 2010, we completed a $4,255,000 stock offering to another accredited investor in a supplemental private placement transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the federal and state securities laws. In connection with the supplemental private placement transaction, we issued (i) 370,000 shares of Series B preferred stock at $11.50 per share and (ii) a warrant to purchase 185,000 shares of non-voting common stock at a purchase price of $11.50 per share. We also granted the accredited investor an option to purchase 64,784 shares of common stock and a warrant to purchase 32,392 shares of non-voting common stock at a purchase price of $11.50 per share.  The option exercise price was $745,016, increasing the total potential gross proceeds to be received from the accredited investor to $5,000,000.  The option was exercisable during the five business days following receipt of shareholder approval for purposes of NASDAQ Rule 5635.
The Company held a special meeting of shareholders on September 16, 2010. The shareholders approved the proposal for the issuance of common shares to allow for the conversion or exercise of 597,000 shares of the Series B preferred stock; 365,080 shares of our Series C preferred stock; 1,380,437 shares of non-voting common stock; and an option to purchase 64,784 shares of common stock at $11.50 per share.  The shareholders also approved the proposal to authorize the new class of non-voting common stock, which will be issuable upon the exercise of the stock purchase warrants at a purchase price of $11.50 per share.
As a result of the shareholder approval, on September 21, 2010, 597,000 shares of Series B preferred stock were automatically converted into 597,000 shares of common stock. On September 27, 2010, the Company issued an additional 64,784 shares of common stock and granted a warrant to purchase 32,392 shares of non-voting common stock, in connection with the exercise of the option granted in the supplemental private placement transaction. This issuance of the additional shares of common stock resulted in the conversion of 48,038 shares of Series C preferred stock into shares of common stock in accordance with the terms of the Series C preferred stock described below.
The Series C preferred stock is a non-voting class of stock substantially similar in priority to the common stock, except for a liquidation preference over shares of our common stock. The Series C preferred stock will automatically convert into common stock on a 1:1.05 share basis at such time as, after giving effect to the automatic conversion, the holder of such Series C preferred stock (and its affiliates or any other persons with which it is acting in concert or whose holdings would otherwise be required to be aggregated for purposes of federal banking law) beneficially holds, directly or indirectly, less than 9.9% of the number of shares of common stock then issued and outstanding.
The non-voting common stock is a non-voting class of stock substantially similar in rights and priority to our common stock, except that the non-voting common stock has no voting rights. The warrants become exercisable upon receipt of shareholder approval and expire September 16, 2015. To the extent issued upon exercise of the warrants, the non-voting common stock will automatically convert into common stock on a 1:1.05 share basis at such time as, after giving effect to the automatic conversion, the holder of such non-voting common stock (and its affiliates or any other persons with which it is acting in concert or whose holdings would otherwise be required to be aggregated for purposes of federal banking law) holds, directly or indirectly, beneficially less than 9.9% of the number of shares of common stock then issued and outstanding.
On November 21, 2008, as part of the United States Department of the Treasury’s (the “U.S. Treasury”) Capital Purchase Program made available to certain financial institutions in the U.S. pursuant to the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (“EESA”), the Company and the U.S. Treasury entered into a Letter Agreement including the Securities Purchase Agreement – Standard Terms incorporated therein (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company issued to the U.S. Treasury, in exchange for aggregate consideration of $35.0 million, (i) 35,000 shares of the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, no par value per share and liquidation preference $1,000 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), and (ii) a warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase up to 314,820330,561 shares (the “Warrant Common Stock”) of the Company’s common stock, no par value per share, at an exercise price of $16.68$15.88 per share.

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The Series A Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital and pays cumulative cash dividends quarterly at a rate of 5% per annum for the first five years, and 9% per annum thereafter. The Series A Preferred Stock is non-voting, other than class voting rights on certain matters that could adversely affect the Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock may be redeemed by the Company at par on or after February 15, 2012. Prior to this date, the Series A Preferred Stock may not be redeemed unless the Company has received aggregate gross proceeds from one or more qualified equity offerings of any Tier 1 perpetual preferred or common stock of the Company (a “Qualified Equity Offering”) of not less than $8.75 million. Subject to certain limited exceptions, until November 21, 2011, or such earlier time as all Series A Preferred Stock has been redeemed or transferred by U.S. Treasury, the Company will not, without U.S. Treasury’s consent, be able to increase its dividend rate per share of common stock or repurchase its common stock.

The Warrant is immediately exercisable and has a 10-year term. The U.S. Treasury may not exercise voting power with respect to any shares of Warrant Common Stock until the Warrant has been exercised.

Upon receipt of the aggregate consideration from the U.S. Treasury on November 21, 2008, the Company allocated the $35.0 million proceeds on a pro rata basis to the Series A Preferred Stock and the Warrant based on relative fair values. In estimating the fair value of the Warrant, the Company utilized the Black-Scholes model which includes assumptions regarding the Company’s common stock prices, stock price volatility, dividend yield, the risk free interest rate and the estimated life of the Warrant. The fair value of the Series A Preferred Stock was determined using a discounted cash flow methodology and a discount rate of 13%. As a result, the Company assigned $889,000 of the aggregate proceeds to the Warrant and $34.1 million to the Series A Preferred Stock. The value assigned to the Series A Preferred Stock will be

amortized up to the $35.0 million liquidation value of such preferred stock, with the cost of such amortization being reported as additional preferred stock dividends. This results in a total dividend with a consistent effective yield of 5.40% over a five-year period, which is the expected life of the Series A Preferred Stock.

In addition, the Purchase Agreement (i) grants the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock, the Warrant and the Warrant Common Stock certain registration rights, (ii) subjects the Company to certain of the executive compensation limitations included in the EESA (which are discussed below) and (iii) allows the Treasury to unilaterally amend any of the terms of the Purchase Agreement to the extent required to comply with any changes after November 21, 2008 in applicable federal statutes.

On December 18, 2008 the Company filed a “shelf” registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) for the purpose of registering the Series A Preferred Stock, the Warrant and the Warrant Common Stock in order to permit the sale of such securities by the U.S. Treasury at any time after effectiveness of the registration statement. On January 5, 2009, the Company was notified by the Commission that the “shelf” registration statement was deemed effective.

Immediately prior to the execution of the Purchase Agreement, the Company amended its compensation, bonus, incentive and other benefit plans, arrangements and agreements to the extent necessary to comply with the executive compensation and corporate governance requirements of Section 111(b) of the EESA. The applicable executive compensation requirements apply to the compensation of the Company’s most senior executive officers (collectively, the “senior executive officers”). In addition, in connection with the closing of the U.S. Treasury’s purchase of the Series A Preferred Stock each of the senior executive officers was required to execute a waiver of any claim against the United States or the Company for any changes to his compensation or benefits that are required in order to comply with the regulation issued by the U.S. Treasury as published in the Federal Register on October 20, 2008.

On February 17, 2009, the America Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) required the U.S. Treasury to enact additional compensation standards. Under the ARRA, the compensation standards now include (i) a prohibition on severance payments to our five most highly-compensated employees, other than payments for services performed or benefits accrued; (ii) a prohibition on paying any bonuses, retention awards and other incentive compensation to our five most highly-compensated employees, except in the form of long-term restricted stock that has a value not exceeding one-third of the employee’s total annual compensation and (iii) a prohibition on companies implementing any compensation plan that would encourage manipulation of the reported earnings of the Company in order to enhance the compensation of any of its employees.   The executive compensation restrictions under the ARRA are more stringent than those currently in effect under the CPP, but it is yet unclear how these executive compensation standards will relate to the existing standards, or whether the standards will be considered effective immediately or only after implementing regulations are issued by the U.S. Treasury. The ARRA further provides that CPP recipients are permitted (subject to the U.S. Treasury’s consultation with the appropriate Federal banking agency, if any) to repay any assistance previously received without regard to any waiting periods and without regard to whether the financial institution has replaced the funds with funds from any other source. Upon repayment of assistance, the U.S. Treasury is to liquidate warrants associated with the assistance at the current market price and the financial institution will no longer be subject to any of the CPP compensation restrictions.

NOTE 1617 – CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON RETAINED EARNINGS

Banks and bank holding companies are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Capital adequacy guidelines and, additionally for banks, prompt corrective action regulations involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators. Failure to meet capital requirements can initiate regulatory action.

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Prompt corrective action regulations provide five classifications: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized, although these terms are not used to represent overall financial condition. If adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and expansion, and capital restoration plans are required. At year-end 20092010 and 2008,2009, the most recent regulatory notifications categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category.

PBI Bank has agreed with its primary regulators to maintain a ratio of total capital to total risk-weighted assets of at least 12.0% and a ratio of Tier I capital to total risk-weighted assets of 9.0%.

Actual and required capital amounts (in millions) and ratios are presented below at year-end:

   Actual  Minimum Required
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
  To be Categorized
As Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
   Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio 

2009

          

Total Capital to risk-weighted assets

          

Consolidated

  $191.8  13.8 $110.9  8.0  N/A  N/A  

PBI Bank

   173.1  12.6    110.2  8.0   $137.8  10.0

Tier 1 (Core) Capital to risk-weighted assets

          

Consolidated

  $165.3  11.9 $55.5  4.0  N/A  N/A  

PBI Bank

   146.8  10.7    55.1  4.0   $82.7  6.0

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

          

Consolidated

  $165.3  9.6 $68.9  4.0  N/A  N/A  

PBI Bank

   146.8  8.6    68.5  4.0   $85.6  5.0

2008

          

Total Capital to risk-weighted assets

          

Consolidated

  $187.6  14.1 $106.8  8.0  N/A  N/A  

PBI Bank

   159.7  12.0    106.5  8.0   $133.2  10.0

Tier 1 (Core) Capital to risk-weighted assets

          

Consolidated

  $161.9  12.1 $53.4  4.0  N/A  N/A  

PBI Bank

   134.0  10.1    53.3  4.0   $79.9  6.0

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

          

Consolidated

  $161.9  10.1 $64.1  4.0  N/A  N/A  

PBI Bank

   134.0  8.4    64.0  4.0   $80.0  5.0

The Company’s primary source of funds to pay dividends to stockholders is the dividends it receives from the Bank. The Bank is subject to certain regulations on

  Actual  
Minimum Required
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
  
To be Categorized
As Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
  Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio 
2010                  
Total Capital to risk-weighted assets                  
Consolidated
 $211.2   16.3% $103.5   8.0%  N/A   N/A 
PBI Bank
  190.0   14.7   103.3   8.0  $129.1   10.0%
                         
Tier 1 (Core) Capital to risk-weighted assets                        
Consolidated
 $186.3   14.4% $51.8   4.0%  N/A   N/A 
PBI Bank
  165.1   12.8   51.6   4.0  $77.5   6.0%
                         
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio                        
Consolidated
 $186.3   11.1% $67.3   4.0%  N/A   N/A 
PBI Bank
  165.1   9.9   67.0   4.0  $83.8   5.0%
                         
2009                        
Total Capital to risk-weighted assets                        
Consolidated
 $191.8   13.8% $110.9   8.0%  N/A   N/A 
PBI Bank
  173.1   12.6   110.2   8.0  $137.8   10.0%
                         
Tier 1 (Core) Capital to risk-weighted assets                        
Consolidated
 $165.3   11.9% $55.5   4.0%  N/A   N/A 
PBI Bank
  146.8   10.7   55.1   4.0  $82.7   6.0%
                         
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio                        
Consolidated
 $165.3   9.6% $68.9   4.0%  N/A   N/A 
PBI Bank
  146.8   8.6   68.5   4.0  $85.6   5.0%
Kentucky banking laws limit the amount of dividends itthat may declarebe paid to a holding company by its subsidiary banks without prior regulatory approval. Under these regulations,These laws limit the amount of dividends that may be paid in any calendar year is limited to thatcurrent year’s net profits,income, as defined in the laws, combined with the retained net profitsincome of the preceding two years, less any dividends declared during those periods. At year-end 2009, $37,575,000 of retained earnings wasDuring 2011, the amount available to thebe paid by PBI Bank to pay dividends.

Porter Bancorp would be $8.8 million plus 2011 earnings to date. However, PBI Bank has agreed with its primary regulators to obtain their written consent prior to declaring or paying any future dividends

NOTE 1718 – LOAN COMMITMENTS AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES

Some financial instruments, such as loan commitments, lines of credit and letters of credit are issued to meet customer-financing needs. These are agreements to provide credit or to support the credit of others, as long as conditions established in the contract are met, and usually have expiration dates. Commitments may expire without being used. Off-balance-sheet risk to credit loss exists up to the face amount of these instruments, although material losses are not anticipated. The same credit policies are used to make such commitments as are used for loans, including obtaining collateral at exercise of the commitment.

The Company holds instruments, in the normal course of business, with clients that are considered financial guarantees. Standby letters of credit guarantees are issued in connection with agreements made by clients to counterparties. Standby letters of credit are contingent upon failure of the client to perform the terms of the underlying contract. The Company evaluates each credit request of its customers in accordance with established lending policies. Based on these evaluations and the underlying policies, the amount of required collateral (if any) is established. Collateral held varies but may include negotiable instruments, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, income producing properties, residential real estate, and vehicles. The Company’s access to these collateral items is generally established through the maintenance of recorded liens or, in the case of negotiable instruments, possession. No liability is currently established for the standby letters of credit.

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The contractual amounts of financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk at year end were as follows:

   2009  2008
   Fixed
Rate
  Variable
Rate
  Fixed
Rate
  Variable
Rate
   (in thousands)

Commitments to make loans

  $17,690  $35,501  $14,274  $47,763

Unused lines of credit

   16,267   67,999   15,401   72,197

Standby letters of credit

   563   4,238   2,654   7,182

  2010  2009 
  
Fixed
Rate
  
Variable
Rate
  
Fixed
Rate
  
Variable
Rate
 
  (in thousands) 
Commitments to make loans
 $8,973  $22,782  $17,690  $35,501 
Unused lines of credit
  14,299   59,428   16,267   67,999 
Standby letters of credit
  509   3,313   563   4,238 
Commitments to make loans are generally made for periods of one year or less.

NOTE 1819 – FAIR VALUES

In September 2006, the FASB issued guidance that defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This guidance also establishes a fair value hierarchy about the assumptions used to measure fair value and clarifies assumptions about risk and the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset. The guidance was effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. In February 2008, the FASB issued guidance that delayed the effective date of this fair value guidance for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years.

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (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. We use various valuation techniques to determine fair value, including market, income and cost approaches.  There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:


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


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 an entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.


In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy.  When that occurs, we classify the fair value hierarchy on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  We used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value.


Securities: The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges, if available.  This valuation method is classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated on market prices of similar securities, or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities.  Matrix pricing relies on the securities’ relationship to similarly traded securities, benchmark curves, and the benchmarking of like securities. Matrix pricing utilizes observable market inputs such as benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, reference data, and industry and economic events. In instances where broker

quotes are used, these quotes are obtained from market makers or broker-dealers recognized to be market participants. This valuation method is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.  For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators.  This valuation method is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

Discounted cash flows are calculated using spread to swap and LIBOR curves that are updated to incorporate loss severities, volatility, credit spread and optionality. During times when trading is more liquid, broker quotes are used (if available) to validate the model. Rating agency and industry research reports as well as defaults and deferrals on individual securities are reviewed and incorporated into the calculations.


Impaired Loans: Impaired loans are An impaired loan is evaluated at the time the loan is identified as impaired and areis recorded at the lower of cost or marketfair value. Fair value is measured based on the value of the collateral securing these loansthe loan and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Fair value is determined using several methods. Generally, the fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach.
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Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. These routine adjustments are made to adjust the value of a specific property relative to comparable properties for variations in qualities such as location, size, and income production capacity relative to the subject property of the appraisal. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

We routinely apply an internal discount to the value of appraisals used in the fair value evaluation of our impaired loans. The deductions to the appraisal take into account changing business factors and market conditions, as well as potential value impairment in cases where our appraisal date predates a likely change in market conditions.   These deductions range from 10% for routine real estate collateral to 25% for real estate that is determined (1) to have a thin trading market or (2) to be specialized collateral.  This is in addition to estimated discounts for cost to sell of six percent.

Impaired loans are evaluated quarterly for additional impairment.

We obtain updated appraisals on properties securing our loans when circumstances are warranted such as at the time of renewal or when market conditions have significantly changed. This determination is made on a property-by-property basis in light of circumstances in the broader economic climate and our assessment of deterioration of real estate values in the market in which the property is located.  The first stage of our assessment involves management’s inspection of the property in question.  Management also engages in conversations with local real estate professionals, investors, and market makers to determine the likely marketing time and value range for the property.  The second stage involves an assessment of current trends in the regional market.  After thorough consideration of these factors, management will either internally evaluate fair value or order a new appraisal.


Other Real Estate Owned (OREO): OREO is evaluated at the time of acquisition and recorded at fair value as determined by independent appraisal or internal market evaluation less cost to sell.  Our quarterly evaluations of OREO for impairment are driven by property type.  For smaller dollar single family homes, we consult with internal real estate sales staff and external realtors, investors, and appraisers.  Based on these consultations, we determine asking prices for OREO properties we are marketing for sale. If the internally evaluated fair value is further evaluated quarterly for impairment. The aggregatebelow our underlying investment in the property, appropriate write-downs are taken.

For larger dollar commercial real estate properties, we obtain a new appraisal of the subject property in connection with the transfer to other real estate owned.  In some of these circumstances, an appraisal is in process at quarter end, and we must make our best estimate of the fair value of OREO acquired and/or written down tothe underlying collateral based on our internal evaluation of the property, review of the most recent appraisal, and discussions with the currently engaged appraiser.  We do not obtain updated appraisals on a quarterly basis after the receipt of the initial appraisal.  Rather, we internally review the fair value duringof the periodother real estate owned in our portfolio on a quarterly basis to determine if a new appraisal is disclosed below.

warranted based on the specific circumstances of each property.


We routinely apply an internal discount to the value of appraisals used in the fair value evaluation of our impaired loans. The deductions to the appraisal take into account changing business factors and market conditions, as well as potential value impairment in cases where our appraisal date predates a likely change in market conditions.   These deductions range from 10% for routine real estate collateral to 25% for real estate that is determined (1) to have a thin trading market or (2) to be specialized collateral.  This is in addition to estimated discounts for cost to sell of six percent.

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Financial assets measured at fair value on a recurringnon-recurring basis are summarized below:

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2009 Using  
      (in thousands)

Description

  Carrying
Value
  Quoted Prices In
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

Available-for-sale securities

        

U.S. Government and federal agency

  $619  $—    $619  $—  

State and municipal

   25,455   —     25,455   —  

Agency mortgage-backed

   95,155   —     95,155   —  

Private label mortgage-backed

   31,639   —     —     31,639

Corporate bonds

   13,765   —     13,765   —  

Other debt securities

   529   —     —     529

Equity securities

   1,559   1,559   —     —  
                

Total

  $168,721  $1,559  $134,994  $32,168
                

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2008 Using  
      (in thousands)

Description

  Carrying
Value
  Quoted Prices In
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

Available-for-sale securities

        

U.S. Government and federal agency

  $2,960  $—    $2,960  $—  

State and municipal

   24,408   —     24,408   —  

Agency mortgage-backed

   120,982   —     120,982   —  

Private label mortgage-backed

   16,645   —     16,645   —  

Corporate bonds

   6,077   —     6,077   —  

Other debt securities

   704   —     704   —  

Equity

   1,301   1,301   —     —  
                

Total

  $173,077  $1,301  $171,776  $—  
                


     Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2010 Using   
        (in thousands)    
     Quoted Prices In     Significant 
     Active Markets for  Significant Other   Unobservable 
   Carrying   Identical Assets   Observable Inputs   Inputs 
Description Value    (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
             
Available-for-sale securities            
U.S. Government and federal agency
 $6,010  $-  $6,010  $- 
State and municipal  27,002   -   27,002   - 
Agency mortgage-backed  61,855   -   61,855   - 
Corporate bonds  9,219   -   9,219   - 
Other debt securities  572   -   -   572 
Equity securities  1,651   1,651   -   - 
Total $106,309  $1,651  $104,086  $572 
     Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2009 Using   
        (in thousands)    
     Quoted Prices In     Significant 
     Active Markets for  Significant Other   Unobservable 
   Carrying   Identical Assets   Observable Inputs   Inputs 
Description Value    (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
             
Available-for-sale securities            
U.S. Government and federal agency
 $619  $-  $619  $- 
State and municipal  25,455   -   25,455   - 
Agency mortgage-backed  95,155   -   95,155   - 
Private label mortgage-backed  31,639   -   -   31,639 
Corporate bonds  13,765   -   13,765   - 
Other debt securities  529   -   -   529 
Equity securities  1,559   1,559   -   - 
Total $168,721  $1,559  $134,994  $32,168 
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 periods ended December 31, 2009:

   Investment
Securities
Available-for-sale
 

Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at January 1, 2009

  $0  

Purchases

   23,168  

Transfers from Level 2

   17,349  

Net accretion (amortization)

   1,084  

Principal paydowns

   (8,110

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

   (1,323
     

Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at December 31,

  $32,168  
     

2010:

  
Investment Securities
Available-for-sale
Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at January 1, 2010 $32,168 
Sales  (7,769)
Net accretion (amortization)  606 
Transfers to Level 2  (22,878)
Principal paydowns  (3,475)
Other-than-temporary impairment write-down  (132)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)  2,052 
Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at December 31, $572 
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Financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2009 Using  
      (in thousands)

Description

  Carrying
Value
  Quoted Prices In
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

Impaired loans

  $79,313  $—    $—    $79,313

Other real estate owned, net

   14,548   —     —     14,548

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2008 Using  
      (in thousands)

Description

  Carrying
Value
  Quoted Prices In
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

Impaired loans

  $15,374  $—    $—    $15,374

     Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2010 Using 
     
(in thousands)
 
      Quoted Prices In       Significant 
      Active Markets for   Significant Other    Unobservable 
   Carrying   Identical Assets   Observable Inputs   Inputs 
Description  Value    (Level 1)    (Level 2)    (Level 3)  
Impaired loans            
Commercial $1,127  $-  $-  $1,127 
Commercial real estate:                
Construction  8,722   -   -   8,722 
Farmland  1,145   -   -   1,145 
Other  13,728   -   -   13,728 
Other real estate owned, net                
Commercial real estate:                
Construction  50,491   -   -   50,491 
Farmland  1,904   -   -   1,904 
Other  6,504   -   -   6,504 
Residential real estate:                
Multi-family  823   -   -   823 
Other  7,913   -   -   7,913 
     Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2009 Using 
     
(in thousands)
 
      Quoted Prices In       Significant 
      Active Markets for   Significant Other    Unobservable 
   Carrying   Identical Assets   Observable Inputs   Inputs 
Description  Value    (Level 1)    (Level 2)    (Level 3)  
             
Impaired loans 79,313  -  -  79,313 
Other real estate owned, net   14,548   -   -   14,548 
Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $84.8$29.8 million, with a valuation allowance of $5.5$5.1 million, at December 31, 2009,2010, resulting in an additional provision for loan losses of $4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2009.2010.  At December 31, 2008,2009, impaired loans had a carrying amount of $15.4$84.8 million, with a valuation allowance of $875,000,$5.5 million, resulting in an additional provision for loan losses of $681,000$4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2008.

2009.


Other real estate owned which is measured at the lower of carrying or fair value less costs to sell, had a net had a carrying amount of $67.6 million as of December 31, 2010, compared with $14.5 million.million at December 31, 2009.  Write-downs of $14.1 million and $807,000 were takenrecorded on other real estate owned for the yearyears ended December 31, 2009.

2010 and 2009, respectively.


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Carrying amount and estimated fair values of financial instruments were as follows at year-end:

   2009  2008
   Carrying
Amount
  Fair
Value
  Carrying
Amount
  Fair
Value
   (in thousands)

Financial assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

  $172,173  $172,173  $52,546  $52,546

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

   —     —     600   600

Securities available-for-sale

   168,721   168,721   173,077   173,077

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

   10,072   N/A   10,072   N/A

Loans, net

   1,386,526   1,396,465   1,330,454   1,342,446

Accrued interest receivable

   9,329   9,329   10,228   10,228

Financial liabilities

        

Deposits

  $1,530,096  $1,526,508  $1,288,549  $1,285,772

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase

   11,517   11,517   10,084   10,084

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

   82,980   83,217   142,776   144,030

Subordinated capital notes

   9,000   7,323   9,000   8,216

Junior subordinated debentures

   25,000   18,250   25,000   21,326

Accrued interest payable

   2,705   2,705   3,722   3,722

  2010  2009 
  
Carrying
Amount
  
Fair
Value
  
Carrying
Amount
  
Fair
Value
 
  (in thousands) 
Financial assets            
Cash and cash equivalents
 $185,435  $185,435  $172,173  $172,173 
Securities available-for-sale
  106,309   106,309   168,721   168,721 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
  10,072   N/A   10,072   N/A 
Mortgage loans held for sale
  345   345   334   334 
Loans, net
  1,268,383   1,276,198   1,386,526   1,396,465 
Accrued interest receivable
  7,668   7,668   9,329   9,329 
                 
Financial liabilities                
Deposits
 $1,467,668  $1,472,677  $1,530,096  $1,526,508 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
  11,616   11,616   11,517   11,517 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
  15,022   15,051   82,980   83,217 
Subordinated capital notes
  8,550   7,879   9,000   7,323 
Junior subordinated debentures
  25,000   21,474   25,000   18,250 
Accrued interest payable
  1,910   1,910   2,705   2,705 
The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value are described as follows:


Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing deposits with banks,financial institutions, repurchase agreements, mortgage loans held for sale, accrued interest receivable and payable, demand deposits, short-term borrowings, and variable rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully.  As permitted under ASC 825-10-55-3, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” for purposes of the disclosures in this footnote, the fair value of loans has been determined using the contractual cash flows of loans discounted at interest rates currently offered for similar loans.  For fixed rate loans or deposits and for variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent repricing or repricing limits, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk.  .At November 30, 2010, in conjunction with our assessment of the potential impairment of goodwill, the fair value of loans was estimated under ASC 820-10-35 which determines fair value using a market exit price concept.  Under that method, the fair value of loans was $1.2 billion.  Fair value of subordinated capital notes and junior subordinated debentures are based on current rates for similar types of financing.  The carrying amount is the estimated fair value for variable and subordinated debentures that reprice frequently. It was not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.  The fair value of debt is based on current rates for similar financing.  The fair value of off-balance-sheet items is based on the current fees or cost that would be charged to enter into or terminate such arrangements, which is not material.

NOTE 19 – BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND BRANCH DISPOSAL

Burkesville Branch

On November 14, 2008, our subsidiary bank, PBI Bank, sold its branch located in Burkesville, Kentucky to First & Farmers National Bank of Somerset, Kentucky. The sales price was $800,000 and was paid in cash. The branch had approximately $13.1 million in deposits and $3.4 million in loans at the time of sale.

Paramount Bank

On February 1, 2008, the Company completed the acquisition of Paramount Bank in Lexington, Kentucky in a $5 million all-cash transaction. Operating results of Paramount Bank are included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of the acquisition. As a result of this acquisition, we expect to further solidify our market share in the Lexington market, expand our customer base to enhance deposit fee income, provide an opportunity to market additional products and services to new customers and reduce operating costs through economies of scale.

The acquisition added approximately $73 million in loans and $76 million in deposits. The purchase price resulted in approximately $6 million in goodwill, and $631,000 in core deposit intangibles. The intangible assets will be amortized over 5-10 years, using an accelerated method. Goodwill will not be amortized but instead evaluated periodically for impairment. Goodwill and intangible assets will be deducted for tax purposes over 15 years using the straight-line method.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition.

   (in thousands) 

Loans, net

  $73,420  

Goodwill

   5,986  

Core deposit intangibles

   631  

Other assets

   1,033  
     

Total assets acquired

   81,070  
     

Deposits

   (75,657

Other liabilities

   (198
     

Total liabilities assumed

   (75,855
     

Net assets acquired

  $5,215  
     


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NOTE 20 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

The factors used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computation follow:

   2009  2008  2007
   (in thousands, except share and per share data)

Basic and diluted

    

Net income

  $11,068   $14,010   $14,229

Less:

    

Preferred stock dividends

   (1,750  (194  —  

Accretion of preferred stock discount

   (176  (20  —  
            

Net income available to common shareholders

  $9,142   $13,796   $14,229
            

Weighted average voting and convertible non-voting common shares outstanding

   8,745,226    8,697,792    8,481,337
            

Basic and diluted earnings per common share

  $1.05   $1.59   $1.68
            

  2010  2009  2008 
  (in thousands, except share and per share data) 
Net income (loss)
 $(4,384) $11,068  $14,010 
Less:            
Preferred stock dividends
  (1,810)  (1,750)  (194)
Accretion of Series A preferred stock discount
  (177)  (176)  (20)
(Earnings) loss allocated to unvested shares
  81   (97)  (94)
(Earnings) loss allocated to Series C preferred
  103       
Net income (loss) allocated to common shareholders, basic and diluted $(6,187) $9,045  $13,702 
Basic            
Weighted average common shares including unvested common shares and Series C preferred outstanding  10,640,872   9,182,487   9,132,682 
Less: Weighted average unvested common shares
  (135,757  (97,831)  (62,012)
Less: Weighted average Series C preferred shares
  (171,616      
Weighted average common shares outstanding
  10,333,499   9,084,656   9,070,670 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
 $(0.60 $1.00  $1.51 
Diluted            
Add: Dilutive effects of assumed exercises of common and Preferred Series C stock warrants         
Weighted average common shares and potential common shares
  10,333,499   9,084,656   9,070,670 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
 $(0.60 $1.00  $1.51 
All historical data has been adjusted to reflect the 5% stock dividends.

Stock options for 86,469 shares of common stock for 2010, 297,258 shares of common stock for 2009, and 297,810 shares of common stock for 2008, and 313,723 shares of common stock for 2007, were not considered in computing diluted earnings per common share because they were anti-dilutive. Additionally, a warrant for the purchase of 314,821330,561 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $16.68$15.88 was outstanding at December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 (none at December 31, 2007) but was not included in the diluted EPSearnings per share computation as inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

Finally, warrants for the purchase of 1,380,437 shares of non-voting common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share were outstanding at December 31, 2010, but were not included in the diluted earnings per share computation as inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

NOTE 21 – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Other comprehensive income (loss) components and related tax effects were as follows:

   2009  2008  2007 
   (in thousands) 

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities

  $4,020   $(878 $(219

Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) realized in income

   315    (607  107  
             

Net unrealized gains (losses)

   3,705    (271  (326

Tax effect

   (1,297  95    112  
             

Net-of-tax amount

  $2,408   $(176 $(214
             

  2010  2009  2008 
  (in thousands) 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
 $4,553  $4,020  $(878)
Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) realized in income
  4,555   315   (607)
Net unrealized gains (losses)
  (2)  3,705   (271)
Tax effect
  1   (1,297)  95 
Net-of-tax amount
 $(1) $2,408  $(176)

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NOTE 22 – PARENT COMPANY ONLY CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Condensed financial information of Porter Bancorp Inc. is presented as follows:


CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31,

   2009  2008
   (in thousands)

ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

  $10,010  $24,148

Securities available-for-sale

   7,554   2,005

Investment in banking subsidiaries

   174,647   160,439

Investment in and advances to other subsidiaries

   776   777

Other assets

   2,733   3,277
        

Total assets

  $195,720  $190,646
        

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Debt

  $25,775  $25,775

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   611   658

Shareholders’ equity

   169,334   164,213
        

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $195,720  $190,646
        

  2010  2009 
  (in thousands) 
ASSETS      
Cash and cash equivalents
 $18,064  $10,010 
Securities available-for-sale
  2,223   7,554 
Investment in banking subsidiaries
  192,140   174,647 
Investment in and advances to other subsidiaries
  776   776 
Other assets
  2,383   2,733 
Total assets $215,586  $195,720 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Debt
 $25,775  $25,775 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
  396   611 
Shareholders’ equity
  189,415   169,334 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 $215,586  $195,720 
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

OPERATIONS

Years ended December 31,

   2009  2008  2007 
   (in thousands) 

Interest income

  $741   $402   $1,010  

Dividends from subsidiaries

   24    43    6,059  

Other income

   1,422    1,428    1,481  

Interest expense

   (819  (1,410  (1,984

Other expense

   (3,023  (3,461  (2,677
             

Income before income tax and undistributed subsidiary income

   (1,655  (2,998  3,889  

Income tax expense (benefit)

   (564  (1,081  (852

Equity in undistributed subsidiary income

   12,159    15,927    9,488  
             

Net income

  $11,068   $14,010   $14,229  
             

  2010  2009  2008 
  (in thousands) 
Interest income
 $609  $741  $402 
Dividends from subsidiaries
  20   24   43 
Other income
  1,787   1,422   1,428 
Interest expense
  (659)  (819)  (1,410)
Other expense
  (3,420)  (3,023)  (3,461)
Income (loss) before income tax and undistributed subsidiary income
  (1,663)  (1,655)  (2,998)
Income tax expense (benefit)
  (592)  (564)  (1,081)
Equity in undistributed subsidiary income (loss)
  (3,313)  12,159   15,927 
Net income (loss) $(4,384) $11,068  $14,010 
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years ended December 31,

   2009  2008  2007 
   (in thousands) 

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income

  $11,068   $14,010   $14,229  

Adjustments:

    

Equity in undistributed subsidiary income

   (12,159  (15,927  (9,488

Loss on sale of assets

   6    799    —    

Change in other assets

   312    171    357  

Change in other liabilities

   (76  (153  (1,388

Other

   390    321    215  
             

Net cash (used in) from operating activities

   (459  (779  3,925  

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Investments in subsidiaries

   —      (12,000  (5,881

Purchase of securities

   (5,075  —      (3,823

Sales of securities

   110    3,760    150  
             

Net cash (used in) from investing activities

   (4,965  (8,240  (9,554

   2009  2008  2007 
   (in thousands) 

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Repayment of borrowings

   —      —      (2,534

Proceeds from sale of preferred stock, net

   —      35,000    —    

Repurchase of common stock, net

   —      (301  (192

Dividends paid on preferred stock

   (1,721  (194  —    

Dividends paid on common stock

   (6,993  (6,711  (6,233
             

Net cash from (used in) financing activities

   (8,714  27,794    (8,959
             

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

   (14,138  18,775    (14,588

Beginning cash and cash equivalents

   24,148    5,373    19,961  
             

Ending cash and cash equivalents

  $10,010   $24,148   $5,373  
             

  2010  2009  2008 
  (in thousands) 
Cash flows from operating activities         
Net income (loss)
 $(4,384) $11,068  $14,010 
Adjustments:
            
Equity in undistributed subsidiary income (loss)
  3,313   (12,159)  (15,927)
Loss on sale of assets
  84   6   799 
Change in other assets
  (219)  312   171 
Change in other liabilities
  225   (76)  (153)
Other
  445   390   321 
Net cash (used in) from operating activities
  (536  (459)  (779)
             
Cash flows from investing activities            
Investments in subsidiaries
  (21,000)     (12,000)
Purchase of securities
  (514)  (5,075)   
Sales of securities
  6,117   110   3,760 
Net cash used in investing activities
  (15,397)  (4,965)  (8,240)
             
Cash flows from financing activities            
Proceeds from sale of preferred stock, net
  11,064      35,000 
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net
  19,476       
Repurchase of common stock, net
        (301)
Dividends paid on preferred stock
  (1,847)  (1,721)  (194)
Dividends paid on common stock
  (4,706)  (6,993)  (6,711)
Net cash from (used in) financing activities
  23,987   (8,714)  27,794 
             
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
  8,054   (14,138)  18,775 
Beginning cash and cash equivalents
  10,010   24,148   5,373 
Ending cash and cash equivalents
 $18,064  $10,010  $24,148 
NOTE 23 – QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

   Interest
Income
  Net Interest
Income
  Net
Income
  Earnings Per Share 
       Basic  Diluted 
   (in thousands, except per share data) 

2009

        

First quarter

  $23,502  $11,967  $3,061   $.30   $.30  

Second quarter

   23,645   12,813   3,245    .31    .31  

Third quarter

   23,802   14,374   4,536    .47    .47  

Fourth quarter

   23,517   14,900   226(1)   (.03  (.03

2008

        

First quarter

  $25,674  $11,343  $3,597   $.42   $.42  

Second quarter

   25,041   11,972   3,973    .45    .45  

Third quarter

   25,106   12,433   4,100    .47    .47  

Fourth quarter

   24,286   11,478   2,340    .25    .25  

  Interest  Net Interest  Net   
Earnings Per Common Share
 
  Income  Income  Income   
Basic
  Diluted 
  (in thousands, except per share data) 
2010                
First quarter
 $22,626  $14,177  $3,256   $.30  $.30 
Second quarter
  22,126   14,727   (1,131)(2)  (.18)  (.18)
Third quarter
  21,340   14,576   2,421    .16   .15 
Fourth quarter
  20,315   14,086   (8,930)(2)  (.77)  (.77)
                      
2009                     
First quarter
 $23,502  $11,967  $3,061   $.29  $.29 
Second quarter
  23,645   12,813   3,245    .29   .29 
Third quarter
  23,802   14,374   4,536    .45   .45 
Fourth quarter
  23,517   14,900   226 (1)  (.03)  (.03)
(1)Fourth quarter net income was lower than previous quarters due to increased provision for loan losses expense during the quarter.
(2) Second and fourth quarter net income was lower than previous quarters due to increased provision for loan losses expense during the quarter and higher fair value write-down adjustments on other real estate owned.

All historical data has been adjusted for the 5% stock dividends.

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NOTE 24 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to year end, we entered negotiations with a classified loan customer to obtain deedItem 9.                Changes in lieu of foreclosure for a multi-unit residential condominium and patio home development located in our primary market area. The loans secured by this development totaled approximately $17 million at December 31, 2009Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and were current at that time. The loans reached maturity in the first quarter of 2010Financial Disclosure

None
Item 9A.             Controls and during the renewal process adverse conditions affecting our customer’s global financial condition came to light that warranted our actions to seek a deed to protect our collateral from potential liens and litigation arising from projects in which we were not involved.

We received a deed to the property in March 2010 and transferred the property into Other Real Estate Owned at the carrying amount of our loans which approximated fair value less cost to sell. The transfer had no effect on our provision for loan losses and allowance for losses at December 31, 2009.

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

None

Item 9A.Controls and Procedures

Procedures

Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of December 31, 2009.2010. Based on that evaluation, management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Our Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting is set forth under Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” identifies the framework used by management to evaluate the effectiveness of our internal control. This annual report does not include an attestation report of the company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

Data. 

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 20092010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

None
Item 9B.
Other Information

None

PART III

Item 10.Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.

Item 10.             Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
We have adopted a code of ethics applicable to our Chief Executive Officer and our senior financial officers, which is posted on our website athttp://www.pbibank.com. If we amend or waive any of the provisions of the Code of Ethics applicable to our Chief Executive Officer or senior financial officers, we intend to disclose the amendment or waiver on our website. We will provide to any person without charge, upon request, a copy of this Code of Ethics. You can request a copy by contacting Porter Bancorp, Inc., Corporate General Counsel, 2500 Eastpoint Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky, 40223, (telephone) 502-499-4800.

Additional information required by this Item 10 is omitted because we are filing a definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A on or before April 30, 2010,2011, which includes the required information. The required information contained in our proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 11.Executive Compensation.

Item 11.             Executive Compensation.
The information required by this Item 11 is omitted because we are filing a definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A on or before April 30, 2010,2011, which includes the required information. The required information contained in our proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.

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

Item 12.             Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
The information required by this Item 12 is omitted because we are filing a definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A on or before April 30, 2010,2011, which includes the required information. The required information contained in our proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.

Item 13.             Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
The information required by this Item 13 is omitted because we are filing a definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A on or before April 30, 2010,2011, which includes the required information. The required information contained in our proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Item 14.             Principal Accounting Fees and Services.
The information required by this Item 14 is omitted because we are filing a definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A on or before April 30, 2010,2011, which includes the required information. The required information contained in our proxy statement is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

Item 15.

 
(a) 1.The following financial statements are included in this Form 10-K:
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2010 and 2009
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008
Consolidated Statements of Change in Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2009 and 2008

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007

Consolidated Statements of Change in Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 
(a) 2.List of Financial Statement Schedules

Financial statement schedules are omitted because the information is not applicable.

 
Financial statement schedules are omitted because the information is not applicable.
(a) 3.List of Exhibits
The Exhibit Index of this report is incorporated by reference. The compensatory plans or arrangement required to be filed as exhibits to this Form 10-K pursuant to Item 15(c) are noted with an asterisk in the Exhibit Index.

The Exhibit Index of this report is incorporated by reference. The compensatory plans or arrangement required to be filed as exhibits to this Form 10-K pursuant to Item 14(c) are noted with an asterisk in the Exhibit Index.

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SIGNATURESSIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

PORTER BANCORP, INC.
  PORTER BANCORP, INC.

March 15, 2010

30, 2011By:/s/ Maria L. Bouvette
 
 Maria L. Bouvette
 President & Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated.

/s/ J. Chester Porter

Chairman of the Board of DirectorsMarch 15, 201030, 2011
J. Chester Porter 
 

/s/ Maria L. Bouvette

President and Chief Executive OfficerMarch 15, 201030, 2011
Maria L. Bouvette 
 

/s/ David B. Pierce

Chief Financial OfficerMarch 15, 201030, 2011
David B. Pierce 
 

/s/ David L. Hawkins

DirectorMarch 15, 201030, 2011
David L. Hawkins 
 

/s/ W. Glenn Hogan

DirectorMarch 15, 201030, 2011
W. Glenn Hogan 
 

/s/ Sidney L. Monroe

DirectorMarch 15, 201030, 2011
Sidney L. Monroe 
 

/s/ Stephen A. Williams

DirectorMarch 15, 201030, 2011
Stephen A. Williams 
 

EXHIBIT INDEX

/s/ W. Kirk Wycoff
DirectorMarch 30, 2011
W. Kirk Wycoff
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. (1)

 

Description

3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Registrant.Registrant, dated December 7, 2005. Exhibit 3.1 to Form S-1 Registration Statement (Reg. No. 333-133198) filed April 11, 2006 is hereby incorporated by reference.
3.2 Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation.Incorporation, dated November 18, 2008.  Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed November 24, 2008 is hereby incorporated by reference.
3.3Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated June 29, 2010. Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2010 is hereby incorporated by reference.
3.4Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated June 30, 2010. Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2010 is hereby incorporated by reference.
3.5Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated October 22, 2010. Exhibit 4.8 to Form S-3 Registration Statement (Reg. No. 333-170678) filed November 18, 2010 is hereby incorporated by reference.
3.6 Bylaws of the Registrant.Registrant, dated November 30, 2005. Exhibit 3.2 to Form S-1 Registration Statement (Reg. No. 333-133198) filed April 11, 2006 is hereby incorporated by reference.
4.1 Warrant to purchase up to 299,829 shares.  Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed November 24, 2008 is hereby incorporated by reference.
4.2Securities Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and the Purchasers thereto, dated as of June 30, 2010.  Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2010 is hereby incorporated by reference.
4.3Registration Rights Agreement between the Registrant and the Purchasers thereto, dated as of June 30, 2010.  Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2010 is hereby incorporated by reference.
4.4Letter Agreement between the Registrant and SBAV LP, dated as of July 23, 2010.  Exhibit 10 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 29, 2010 is hereby incorporated by reference.
10.1+ USAccess Bank, Inc. (now known as PBI Bank) 2000 Stock Option Plan. Exhibit 10.1 to Form S-1 Registration Statement (Reg. No. 333-133198) filed April 11, 2006 is hereby incorporated by reference.
10.2+ Amendment to PBI Bank 2000 Stock Option Plan. Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-K filed March 26, 2009 is hereby incorporated by reference.
10.3+ Porter Bancorp, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. Exhibit 10.2 to Form S-1 Registration Statement (Reg. No. 333-133198) filed April 11, 2006 is hereby incorporated by reference.
10.4+ Form of Porter Bancorp, Inc. Stock Option Award Agreement. Exhibit 10.3 to Form S-1 Registration Statement (Reg. No. 333-133198) filed April 11, 2006 is hereby incorporated by reference.
10.5+ Form of Porter Bancorp, Inc. Restricted Stock Award Agreement. Exhibit 10.4 to Form S-1 Registration Statement (Reg. No. 333-133198) filed April 11, 2006 is hereby incorporated by reference.
10.6+ Form of Ascencia Bank (now known as PBI Bank) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. Exhibit 10.5 to Form S-1 Registration Statement (Reg. No. 333-133198) filed April 11, 2006 is hereby incorporated by reference.
10.7+ Form of Amendment to PBI Bank Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. Exhibit 10.7 to Form 10-K filed March 26, 2009 is hereby incorporated by reference.
10.8+ Porter Bancorp, Inc. 2006 Non-Employee Directors Stock Ownership Incentive Plan, as amended May 22, 2008. Annex A Definitive Proxy Statement filed April 17, 2008 is hereby incorporated by reference.
10.9+ Amendment to Porter Bancorp, Inc. 2006 Non-Employee Directors Stock Ownership Incentive Plan, as amended May 22, 2008. Exhibit 10.9 to Form 10-K filed March 26, 2009 is hereby incorporated by reference.
10.10 Promissory Installment Note of Maria L. Bouvette and J. Chester Porter, as borrowers, to David L. Hawkins, as lender. Exhibit 10.7 to Form S-1/A Registration Statement (Reg. No. 333-133198) filed May 24, 2006 is hereby incorporated by reference.
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10.11 Letter Agreement, dated November 21, 2008 including the Securities Purchase Agreement – Standard Terms incorporated by reference therein, between the Company and the U.S. Treasury.  Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed November 24, 2008 is hereby incorporated by reference.
10.12 Form of Waiver of Senior Executive Officers.  Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed November 24, 2008 is hereby incorporated by reference.
10.13+ Porter Bancorp, Inc. 20082010 Incentive Compensation Bonus Plan. Exhibit 10.1310.14 to the Registrant’s Form 10-K/A10Q filed December 17, 2009with the SEC on May 11, 2010 is hereby incorporated by reference.
10.14+Porter Bancorp, Inc. 2011 Incentive Compensation Bonus Plan.
21.1 List of Subsidiaries of Porter Bancorp, Inc.
23.1 Consent of Crowe Horwath LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.Firm
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 or 15d-14.15d-14
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 or 15d-14.15d-14
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(b) or 15d-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.1350
32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(b) or 15d-14(b) and U.S.C. Section 1350.1350
99.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 30.15 of the U.S. Treasury’s Interim Final Rule on TARP Standards for Compensation and Corporate Governance.
99.2 Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 30.15 of the U.S. Treasury’s Interim Final Rule on TARP Standards for Compensation and Corporate Governance.


+Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

(1)The Company has other long-term debt agreements that meet the exclusion set forth in Section 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulation S-K. The Company hereby agrees to furnish a copy of such agreements to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

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