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

FORM 10-K/A
This Amendment No. 1No.1 to Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 25, 2002 adds Exhibit 99.3 confirming that2009 corrects the Corporation has recieved certain required representations from Arthur Andersen LLP
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows included in Item 8 on page 43, which omitted figures in the original
submission due to a letter dated March 28, 2002. table transmission error during the Edgarizing process.

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001 ----------------- 2008

Commission file number 0-12820

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC. --------------------------------- (ExactINC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) VIRGINIA 54-1284688 ------------------------------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 628 Main Street Danville, Virginia 24541 ---------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's
Virginia54-1284688
(State of incorporation)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
628 Main Street, Danville, VA24541
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
434-792-5111
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 434-792-5111 -------------------------------------- SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTIONcode

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

Title of Each ClassName of Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $1 par valueThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
(Nasdaq Global Select Market)

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:  None ---- SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT: Common Stock, $1 Par Value NASDAQ National Market -------------------------- ----------------------------------- (Title

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of each class) (Namethe Securities Act.  Yes o   No  þ

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes  Xþ  No  ----- ----- o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant'sregistrant’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. X ----- £

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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):
   Large accelerated filer  o                                                      Accelerated filer  þ                                                      Non-accelerated filer  oSmaller reporting company  o

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

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrantregistrant at March 8, 2002June 30, 2008, based on the closing price, was $102,377,858. $95,898,967.

The number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stockregistrant’s common stock outstanding on March 8, 200213, 2009 was 5,822,356. 6,079,161. 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Proxy Statement of the Registrant for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 23, 2002May 19, 2009, are incorporated by reference in Part III of this report. 1






CROSS REFERENCE
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ITEM 1A8
ITEM 1BUnresolved Staff CommentsNone
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ITEM 6 - 15
ITEM 7 - Management's16
ITEM 7A - 23
ITEM 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
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ITEM 9 - Changes in and disagreements withDisagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure There have been no changes in or disagreements with accountants on accountingNone
ITEM 9A36
ITEM 9BOther InformationNone
PART III
ITEM 10 - Directors, and Executive Officers of the Registrant and Corporate Governance*
ITEM 11 - Executive Compensation*
ITEM 12 -
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
    Stockholder Matters
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ITEM 13 - Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence*
ITEM 14Principal Accounting Fees and Services*
ITEM 14 - 1571
2 10.3 American National Bankshares Inc. Stock Option Plan dated Exhibit 4.3 on form S-8 August 19, 1997 filed September 17, 1997 10.4 Agreement between American National Bank and Trust Exhibit 4 on Form 10-K Company and H. Dan Davis dated March 14, 1996 filed September 27, 1995 10.5 Agreement between American National Bankshares Inc., Exhibit 10.6 on Form 10-K American National Bank and Trust Company and filed March 25, 2002 Charles H. Majors dated December 18, 2001 10.6 Agreement between American National Bankshares Inc., Exhibit 10.6 on Form 10-K American National Bank and Trust Company and filed March 25, 2002 E. Budge Kent, Jr. dated December 18, 2001 10.7 Agreement between American National Bankshares Inc., Exhibit 10.6 on Form 10-K American National Bank and Trust Company and filed March 25, 2002 Dabney T. P. Gilliam, Jr. dated December 18, 2001 10.8 Agreement between American National Bankshares Inc., Exhibit 10.6 on Form 10-K American National Bank and Trust Company and filed March 25, 2002 Jeffrey V. Haley dated December 18, 2001 10.9 Agreement between American National Bankshares Inc., Exhibit 10.6 on Form 10-K American National Bank and Trust Company and filed March 25, 2002 Brad E. Schwartz dated December 18, 2001 10.10 Agreement between American National Bank and Trust Exhibit 10.7 on Form 10-K Company and Charles H. Majors dated January 1, 2002 filed March 25, 2002 99.2 American National Bankshares Inc. Dividend Reinvestment Exhibit 99 on Form S-3 Plan dated August 19, 1997 filed August 20, 1997 99.3 Confirmation of Arthur Andersen LLP's Representations Exhibit 99.3 on Form 10-K/A filed March 29, 2002 (b) Reports on Form 8-K No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the fourth quarter of 2001.
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The information required by Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference to the information that appears under the heading "Interestheadings “Related Party Transactions” and “Election of Management in Certain Transactions"'Direectors - Board Independence" in the Registrant's Proxy Statement for the April, 20022009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. 3 SIGNATURES Pursuant
The information required by Item 14 is incorporated herein by reference to the requirementsinformation that appears under the heading “Independent Public Accountants” in the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 2009 Annual Meeting of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. March 19, 2002 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC. By: /s/ Brad E. Schwartz --------------------------------------- Senior Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer PursuantShareholders.



Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements with respect to the requirementsfinancial condition, results of the Securitiesoperations and Exchange Actbusiness of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on March 19, 2002. /s/ Charles H. Majors President and - ----------------------------------- Chief Executive Officer Charles H. Majors /s/ Fred A. Blair Director - ----------------------------------- Fred A. Blair /s/ Lester A. Hudson, Jr. Director - ----------------------------------- Lester A. Hudson, Jr. /s/ Ben J. Davenport, Jr. Director - ----------------------------------- Ben J. Davenport, Jr. /s/ Willie G. Barker, Jr. Director - ----------------------------------- Willie G. Barker, Jr. /s/ H. Dan Davis Director - ----------------------------------- H. Dan Davis /s/ E. Budge Kent, Jr. Director - ----------------------------------- E. Budge Kent, Jr. /s/ Fred B. Leggett, Jr. Director - ----------------------------------- Fred B. Leggett, Jr. /s/ Claude B. Owen, Jr. Director - ----------------------------------- Claude B. Owen, Jr. /s/ James A. Motley Director - ----------------------------------- James A. Motley /s/ Richard G. Barkhouser Director - ----------------------------------- Richard G. Barkhouser /s/ Brad E. Schwartz Senior Vice President - ----------------------------------- Secretary & Treasurer Brad E. Schwartz 4 ITEM 1 - Business American National Bankshares Inc. (the "Corporation"and its wholly owned subsidiary, American National Bank and Trust Company (collectively referred to as the “Company”).  These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management of the Company and on information available to management at the time these statements and disclosures were prepared.  Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, estimates, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual conditions, events, or results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements.
A variety of factors, some of which are discussed in more detail in Item 1A – Risk Factors, may affect the operations, performance, business strategy, and results of the Company.  Those factors include but are not limited to the following:
·  Financial market volatility including the level of interest rates could affect the values of financial instruments and the amount of net interest income earned;
·  General economic or business conditions, either nationally or in the market areas in which the Company does business, may be less favorable than expected, resulting in deteriorating credit quality, reduced demand for credit, or a weakened ability to generate deposits;
·  Competition among financial institutions may increase and competitors may have greater financial resources and develop products and technology that enable those competitors to compete more successfully than the Company;
·  Businesses that the Company is engaged in may be adversely affected by legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in accounting standards;
·  The ability to retain key personnel; and
·  The failure of assumptions underlying the allowance for loan losses.


   American National Bankshares Inc. is a one-bank holding company which was organized under the laws of the StateCommonwealth of Virginia in 1984.  On September 1, 1984, the CorporationAmerican National Bankshares Inc. acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of American National Bank and Trust Company, (the "Bank"), a National Banking Associationnational banking association chartered in 1909 under the laws of the United States.  The Bank is the only subsidiary of the Corporation. At December 31, 2001 the Corporation employed 205 persons (FTE). American National Bank and Trust Company The Bank has been operating asis the only banking subsidiary of American National Bankshares Inc.  In April 2006, AMNB Statutory Trust I, a commercialDelaware statutory trust (the “Trust”) and a wholly owned subsidiary of American National Bankshares Inc., was formed for the purpose of issuing preferred securities (the “Trust Preferred Securities”) in a private placement pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration.  Proceeds from the securities were used to fund the acquisition of Community First Financial Corporation (“Community First”).   In April 2006, the Company finalized the acquisition of Community First and acquired 100% of its preferred and common stock through a merger transaction.  Community First was a bank holding company headquartered in Danville,Lynchburg, Virginia, since its organization in 1909. The Bank has expanded through internal growth and through mergersits subsidiary, Community First Bank, operated four banking offices serving the city of Lynchburg and acquisitions. On March 14, 1996, the Corporation completedBedford, Nelson, and Amherst Counties.  The Company entered into the merger of Mutual Savings Bank, F.S.B. ("Mutual")agreement with $84,718,000 in assetsCommunity First because it believed the merger to be consistent with its expansion strategy to target entry into the Bank.strong markets that logically extend its existing footprint.  The Mutual merger was accounted for as a pooling of interests. The Bank completed two retail office purchases in 1995 and 1996 that added $57,700,000 in deposits and $6,925,000 in loans. The two acquisitions were accounted for as purchases and related core deposit intangible assets of $4,504,000 are being amortized over ten years. The Bank opened retail banking offices in Chatham and Martinsville, Virginia and closed a limited service retail office in Danville during 1999 andCompany had previously opened a branch office in South Boston, Virginia during 2000. In March 2002, the Bank opened their fourteenth retailfull service banking office in southern Henry County. The Bank has two wholly owned subsidiaries to makethe Lynchburg area and sell mortgage loans and to offer non-deposit investment products such as mutual funds and insurance.was considering opening additional offices in that area.

      The operations of the BankCompany are conducted at fourteentwenty banking offices located throughout the Bank's trade area, which includes the Cities of Danville and Martinsville, Town of South Boston, Pittsylvania, Henry,one loan production office serving Southern and Halifax Counties inCentral Virginia Town of Yanceyville and the northern halfportion of Caswell County inCentral North Carolina. Seven of these offices are located in Danville, one office each in Gretna, Chatham, Martinsville, Collinsville, southern Henry County, and South Boston, Virginia and Yanceyville, North Carolina. The Bank also has fifteen automated teller machines at various locations in the trade area. The Bank offers all services normally offered by a full-service commercial bank, including commercial and individual demand and time deposit accounts, commercial and individual loans and trust services. Competition The Bank's primary service area is generally defined as the Cities of Danville and Martinsville, Town of South Boston, Pittsylvania, Henry, and Halifax Counties in Virginia, Town of Yanceyville and the northern half of Caswell County in North Carolina. Vigorous competition exists in this service area. The Bank competes not only with other commercial banks but also with diversified financial institutions, money market and mutual funds, mortgage and insurance finance companies. As of March 19, 2002, there were approximately 17 banks operating in this service area.  American National Bank and Trust Company provides a full array of financial products and services, including commercial, mortgage, and consumer banking; trust and investment services; and insurance.  Services are also provided through twenty-four ATMs, “AmeriLink” Internet banking, and 24-hour “Access American” telephone banking.


Competition and Markets

Vigorous competition exists in the Company’s service area.  The Company competes not only with national, regional, and community banks, but also with many other types of financial institutions, including without limitation, savings banks, finance companies, mutual and money market fund providers, brokerage firms, insurance companies, credit unions, and mortgage companies.  The Company has the largest deposit market share in the City of Danville, as well as in the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County. County, combined.
The Southern Virginia market, in which the Company has a significant presence, is under economic pressure. The region’s economic base has historically been weighted toward the manufacturing sector.  Increased global competition has negatively impacted the textile industry and several manufacturers have closed plants due to competitive pressures or the relocation of some operations to foreign countries.  Other important industries include farming, tobacco processing and sales, food processing, furniture manufacturing and sales, specialty glass manufacturing, and packaging tape production.  Companies within these industries, especially furniture manufacturing, have also closed plants for reasons similar to those noted above.  Additional declines in manufacturing production and unemployment could negatively impact the ability of certain borrowers to repay loans.  Also, the current economic and credit crisis, which is resulting in rising unemployment and increasing bankruptcies, foreclosures and bank failures nationally, may further intensify the economic pressure in our markets.

Supervision and Regulation

The CorporationCompany is extensively regulated under both federal and state law.  The following information describes certain aspects of that regulation applicable to the Company and does not purport to be complete.  Proposals to change the laws and regulations governing the banking industry are frequently raised in Congress, in state legislatures, and before the various bank regulatory agencies.  The likelihood and timing of any changes and the impact such changes might have on the Company are impossible to determine with any certainty.  A change in applicable laws or regulations, or a change in the way such laws or regulations are interpreted by regulatory agencies or courts, may have a material impact on the business, operations, and earnings of the Company.

American National Bankshares Inc.

American National Bankshares Inc. is qualified as a bank holding company (“BHC”) within the meaning of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, ("the Act"as amended (the “BHC Act”), and is registered as such with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("the Federal Reserve Board"(the “FRB”).  As a bank holding company, the CorporationAmerican National Bankshares Inc. is required to file various reports and additional information with the Federal Reserve Board an annual reportFRB and suchis also subject to examinations by the FRB.

The BHC Act prohibits, with certain exceptions, a BHC from acquiring beneficial ownership or control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any company, including a bank, without the FRB’s prior approval and from engaging in any activity other informationthan those of banking, managing or controlling banks or other subsidiaries authorized under the BHC Act, or furnishing services to or performing services for its subsidiaries.  Among the permitted activities is the ownership of shares of any company the activities of which the FRB determines to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be proper incident thereto.

Under FRB policy, a BHC is expected to serve as a source of financial and managerial strength to its subsidiary banks and to commit resources to support those banks.  This support may be required. The Federal Reserve Boardrequired at times when the BHC may also make examinationsnot have the resources to provide it.  Under this policy, a BHC is expected to stand ready to use available resources to provide adequate capital funds to its subsidiary banks during periods of financial adversity and to maintain the financial flexibility and capital-raising capacity to obtain additional resources for assisting its subsidiary banks.

Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, a BHC may elect to become a financial holding company and thereby engage in a broader range of financial and other activities than are permissible for traditional BHC’s.  In order to qualify for the election, all of the Corporation. The operationsdepository institution subsidiaries of the BHC must be well capitalized, well managed, and have achieved a rating of “satisfactory” or better under the Community Reinvestment Act (the “CRA”).  Financial holding companies are permitted to engage in activities that are “financial in nature” or incidental or complementary thereto as determined by the FRB.  The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act identifies several activities as “financial in nature,” including insurance underwriting and sales, investment advisory services, merchant banking and underwriting, and dealing or making a market in securities.  American National Bankshares Inc. has not elected to become a financial holding company.


American National Bank are subject to federal statutes and to regulations of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve BoardTrust Company

American National Bank and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which insures the Bank's deposits. The primary supervisory authority over the BankTrust Company is the Comptroller of the Currency, which regularly examines such areas as reserves, loans, investments, regulatory compliance, information systems, management practices and other aspects of the Bank's operations. These examinations are designed primarily for the protection of the Bank's depositors. In addition to these regular examinations, the Bank must furnish the Comptroller periodic reports containing a full and accurate statement of its affairs. As afederally chartered national bank the Bankand is a member of the Federal Reserve SystemSystem.  It is subject to federal regulation by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”), the FRB, and isthe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).

Depository institutions, including American National Bank and Trust Company, are subject to extensive federal and state regulations that significantly affect their business and activities.  Regulatory bodies have broad authority to implement standards and initiate proceedings designed to prohibit deposit institutions from engaging in unsafe and unsound banking practices.  The standards relate generally to operations and management, asset quality, interest rate exposure, and capital.  The agencies are authorized to take action against institutions that fail to meet such standards.

As with other financial institutions, the earnings of American National Bank and Trust Company are affected by general fiscaleconomic conditions and by the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve Board.FRB.  The techniques used by the Federal Reserve Board includeFRB exerts a substantial influence on interest rates and credit conditions, primarily through open market operations in U.S. Government securities, setting the reserve requirements of member banks, and establishing the discount rate on member bank borrowings.  Government Monetary Policies and Economic Controls The policies of the Federal Reserve BoardFRB have a direct effectimpact on the amount of bank loansloan and depositsdeposit growth and the interest rates charged and paid thereon.  While theseThey also impact the source and cost of funds and the rates of return on investments.  Changes in the FRB’s monetary policies can materially affecthave had a significant impact on the revenuesoperating results of American National Bank and income of commercial banks,Trust Company and other financial institutions and are expected to continue to do so in the future; however, the exact impact of such conditions and policies upon the future business and earnings of the Bank cannot accurately be predicted. Foreign Operations

Dividend Restrictions and Capital Requirements

For information regarding the limitation on bank dividends and risk-based capital requirements, refer to Note 18 of the consolidated financial statements.  Additional information may be found in the Shareholder’s Equity section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

FDIC Insurance

American National Bank and Trust Company’s deposits are currently insured up to the following amounts per insured depositor by the Deposit Insurance Fund of the FDIC:

·  $250,000 for accounts other than retirement accounts and noninterest-bearing transaction accounts;
·  $250,000 for retirement accounts; and
·  Unlimited coverage for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, which applies to deposits in institutions such as American National Bank and Trust Company that are participating in the FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program.  For FDIC coverage purposes, interest-bearing checking accounts with an interest rate of 0.50% or less are included in the definition of noninterest-bearing transaction accounts.

Effective January 1, 2010, the standard FDIC coverage limit per depositor will return to the prior amount of $100,000 for all deposit categories except for retirement accounts, which will continue to be insured up to $250,000 per insured depositor.

On October 14, 2008, the FDIC announced the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (“TLG Program”) to strengthen confidence and encourage liquidity in the banking system.  The Corporation doesTLG Program consists of two components: a temporary guarantee of newly-issued senior unsecured debt the (“Debt Guarantee Program”) and a temporary unlimited guarantee of funds in noninterest-bearing transaction accounts at FDIC-insured institutions the (“Transaction Account Guarantee Program”).  The Company is participating in the Transaction Account Guarantee Program but is not engageparticipating in the Debt Guarantee Program where it has the option of issuing certain non-guaranteed senior unsecured debt.

Under federal law, deposits and certain claims for administrative expenses and employee compensation against insured depository institutions are afforded a priority over other general unsecured claims against such an institution, including federal funds and letters of credit, in the liquidation or other resolution of such an institution by any foreign operations. Executive Officers This information is incorporatedreceiver appointed by regulatory authorities.  Such priority creditors would include the FDIC.
   Under the risk-based deposit premium assessment system of the FDIC, 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 (referred to as Risk Categories I, II, III and IV) determined by reference to its capital levels and supervisory ratings.  The assessment rates in 2008 ranged, on an annual basis, from 5 to 43 basis points, depending on the Registrant's Proxy Statementinsured institution’s risk category as described above.  Commencing in 2009, assessment rates increased by 7 basis points in each risk category for the first quarter of 2009.  Further, for institutions such as American National Bank and Trust Company that have elected to provide unlimited FDIC coverage for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, an additional assessment at the annual rate of 10 basis points is due in 2009 for the amount of balances in non-interest bearing transaction accounts that exceed the existing coverage limit of $250,000 for deposit accounts other than retirement accounts and noninterest-bearing transaction accounts.

Under a revised assessment schedule effective April 2002 Annual Meeting1, 2009, The FDIC has set new initial base assessment rates that range, on an annual basis, from 12 to 45 basis points per $100 of Shareholders. 5 assessable deposits, depending on the insured institution’s risk category as described above.  These initial base assessment rates are subject to possible adjustments, including (1) for all risk categories, a potential increase for unsecured liabilities and potential decrease for long-term unsecured debt and (2) for all risk categories, other than Risk Category I, a potential increase for brokered deposits.

In February 2009, The FDIC proposed that an emergency special assessment up to 20 basis points per $100 of deposits be collected from all insured institutions in September 2009 and further proposed that additional special assessments of up to 10 basis points each be collected as considered necessary thereafter to maintain public confidence in federal deposit insurance.

The level of FDIC insurance premium assessments in 2007 and 2008 for American National Bank and Trust Company was reduced by a cumulative total of $499,000 though application of a one-time premium assessment credit that resulted from the provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act

Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (“FDICIA”), the federal banking agencies possess broad powers to take prompt corrective action to resolve problems of insured depository institutions.  The extent of these powers depends upon whether the institution is “well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized,” or “critically undercapitalized,” as defined by the law.  Under regulations established by the federal banking agencies a “well capitalized” institution must have a Tier 1 capital ratio of at least 6%, a total capital ratio of at least 10%, and a leverage ratio of at least 5%, and not be subject to a capital directive order.  An “adequately capitalized” institution must have a Tier 1 capital ratio of a least 4%, a total capital ratio of at least 8%, and a leverage ratio of at least 4%, or 3% in some cases.  Management believes, as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, that the Company met the requirements for being classified as “well capitalized.”

As required by FDICIA, the federal banking agencies also have adopted guidelines prescribing safety and soundness standards relating to, among other things, internal controls and information systems, internal audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, and interest rate exposure.  In general, the guidelines require appropriate systems and practices to identify and manage the risks and exposures specified in the guidelines.  In addition, the agencies adopted regulations that authorize, but do not require, an institution which has been notified that it is not in compliance with safety and soundness standard to submit a compliance plan.  If, after being so notified, an institution fails to submit 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 described above.

Community Reinvestment and Consumer Protection Laws
In connection with its lending activities, the Company is subject to a number of federal laws designed to protect borrowers and promote lending to various sectors of the economy and population.  These include the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Truth-in-Lending Act, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and the Community Reinvestment Act.
   The CRA requires the appropriate federal banking agency, in connection with its examination of a bank, to assess the bank’s record in meeting the credit needs of the communities served by the bank, including low and moderate income neighborhoods.  Furthermore, such assessment is also required of banks that have applied, among other things, to merge or consolidate with or acquire the assets or assume the liabilities of an insured depository institution, or to open or relocate a branch.  In the case of a BHC applying for approval to acquire a bank or BHC, the record of each subsidiary bank of the applicant BHC is subject to assessment in considering the application.  Under the CRA, institutions are assigned a rating of “outstanding,” “satisfactory,” “needs to improve,” or “substantial non-compliance.”  The Company was rated “outstanding” in its most recent CRA evaluation.

Anti-Money Laundering Legislation
The Company is subject to the Bank Secrecy Act and other anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including the USA Patriot Act of 2001.  Among other things, these laws and regulations require the Company to take steps to prevent the use of the Company for facilitating the flow of illegal or illicit money, to report large currency transactions, and to file suspicious activity reports.  The Company is also required to carry out a comprehensive anti-money laundering compliance program.  Violations can result in substantial civil and criminal sanctions.  In addition, provisions of the USA Patriot Act require the federal financial institution regulatory agencies to consider the effectiveness of a financial institution’s anti-money laundering activities when reviewing bank mergers and BHC acquisitions.

Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008

In accordance with its stated purpose of restoring liquidity and stability to the financial system of the United States, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 established the Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”), under which the United States Department of the Treasury (“UST”) is authorized to purchase preferred stock from qualified financial institutions.  The Company meets the requirements to be considered a qualified financial institution.  Under TARP, for organizations like the Company, the federal government’s purchase limitation is generally defined as 3% of risk-weighted assets, or about $18 million for the Company.  The terms of the preferred stock generally provide that:

·  Cumulative dividends will be paid at a rate of 5% for the first five years and 9% thereafter;
·  Any increase in the dividend rate paid on common stock during the first three years will require the consent of the UST;
·  Any repurchase of common stock will require the consent of the UST;
·  Conditions and limitations will be placed on executive compensation; and
·  UST will receive warrants, with a term of 10 years, to purchase a number of shares of common stock having an aggregate market price equal to 15% of the preferred stock amount on the day of investment.

After considering the appropriateness of applying under UST’s capital purchase program, the Company has elected not to participate.  The Company believes it has sufficient capital to meet the growth plans and credit needs of the communities it serves without government support.

Employees

At December 31, 2008, the Company employed 258 full-time equivalent persons.  The relationship with employees is considered to be good.

Internet Access to Company Documents

The Company provides access to its Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) filings through a link on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at www.amnb.com.  Reports available include the annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after the reports are filed electronically with the SEC.  The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov.


Executive Officers of the Registrant

The following lists, as of December 31, 2008, the named executive officers of the registrant, their ages, and their positions.


Name                                           Age                                                Position
Charles H. Majors63President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Neal A. Petrovich *46Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of American National Bankshares Inc.; Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Cashier of American National Bank and Trust Company since November 2005; prior thereto, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Cashier of American National Bank and Trust Company since May 2004; prior thereto, Senior Vice President of SouthTrust Bank.

Jeffrey V. Haley48Senior Vice President of American National Bankshares Inc.; President of Trust and Financial Services and Executive Vice President of American National Bank and Trust Company since July 2008; prior thereto, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of American National Bank and Trust Company since November 2005; prior thereto, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of American National Bank and Trust Company.

R. Helm Dobbins57Senior Vice President of American National Bankshares Inc.; Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of American National Bank and Trust Company since November 2005; prior thereto, Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of American National Bank and Trust Company since June 2003; Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of Citizens Bank and Trust Co. from 1998 to 2003.

S. Cabell Dudley, Jr.63Senior Vice President of American National Bankshares Inc. since December 2008; Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of American National Bank and Trust Company since July 2008; prior thereto Senior Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager since March 2006, prior thereto Senior Vice President of Wachovia Bank.

Dabney T. P. Gilliam, Jr.54Senior Vice President of American National Bankshares Inc. since December 2008; Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer of American National Bank and Trust Company since July 2008; prior thereto Senior Vice President of American National Bank and Trust Company since February 2007; prior thereto Chief Financial Officer of RACO, Inc. from January 2006 to February 2007; prior thereto Senior Vice President, Senior Loan Officer and Chief Banking Officer of American National Bank and Trust Company.

* Mr. Petrovich resigned from the Company in February 2009.

ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS

The Company’s business is subject to interest rate risk and variations in interest rates may negatively affect financial performance.

Changes in the interest rate environment may reduce the Company’s profits.  It is expected that the Company will continue to realize income from the differential or “spread” between the interest earned on loans, securities, and other interest earning assets, and interest paid on deposits, borrowings and other interest bearing liabilities.  Net interest spreads are affected by the difference between the maturities and repricing characteristics of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities.  In addition, loan volume and yields are affected by market interest rates on loans, and rising interest rates generally are associated with a lower volume of loan originations.  Management cannot ensure that it can minimize the Company’s interest rate risk.  While an increase in the general level of interest rates may increase the loan yield and the net interest margin, it may adversely affect the ability of certain borrowers with variable rate loans to pay the interest and principal of their obligations.  Accordingly, changes in levels of market interest rates could materially and adversely affect the net interest spread, asset quality, loan origination volume, and overall profitability of the Company.

The Company faces strong competition from financial services companies and other companies that offer banking services which could negatively affect the Company’s business.

Increased competition may result in reduced business for the Company.  Ultimately, the Company may not be able to compete successfully against current and future competitors. Many competitors offer the same banking services that the Company offers in its service area.  These competitors include national, regional, and community banks.  The Company also faces competition from many other types of financial institutions, including without limitation, savings banks, finance companies, mutual and money market fund providers, brokerage firms, insurance companies, credit unions, and mortgage companies.  In particular, competitors include several major financial companies whose greater resources may afford them a marketplace advantage by enabling them to maintain numerous banking locations and ATMs and conduct extensive promotional and advertising campaigns.

Additionally, banks and other financial institutions with larger capitalization and financial intermediaries not subject to bank regulatory restrictions have larger lending limits and are thereby able to serve the credit needs of larger customers. Areas of competition include interest rates for loans and deposits, efforts to obtain loans and deposits, and range and quality of products and services provided, including new technology-driven products and services.  Technological innovation continues to contribute to greater competition in domestic and international financial services markets as technological advances enable more companies to provide financial services.  If the Company is unable to attract and retain banking customers, it may be unable to continue to grow loan and deposit portfolios and its results of operations and financial condition may otherwise be adversely affected.

Changes in economic conditions could materially and negatively affect the Company’s business.

The Company’s business is directly impacted by factors such as economic, political, and market conditions, broad trends in industry and finance, legislative and regulatory changes, changes in government monetary and fiscal policies, and inflation, all of which are beyond the Company’s control.  A deterioration in economic conditions, whether caused by national or local concerns, especially within the Company’s market area, could result in the following consequences, any of which could hurt business materially: loan delinquencies may increase; problem assets and foreclosures may increase; demand for products and services may decrease; low cost or noninterest bearing deposits may decrease; and collateral for loans, especially real estate, may decline in value, in turn reducing customers’ borrowing power, and reducing the value of assets and collateral associated with existing loans.

Trust and Investment Services fee revenue is largely dependent on the fair market value of assets under care and on trading volumes in the brokerage business. General economic conditions and their subsequent effect on the securities markets tend to act in correlation.  When general economic conditions deteriorate, consumer and corporate confidence in securities markets erodes, and Trust and Investment Service revenues are negatively impacted as asset values and trading volumes decrease.

A downturn in the real estate market could materially and negatively affect the Company’s business.

A downturn in the real estate market could negatively affect the Company’s business because significant portions of its loans are secured by real estate (approximately 81% as of December 31, 2008). The ability to recover on defaulted loans by selling the real estate collateral could then be diminished and the Company would be more likely to suffer losses on defaulted loans.

Substantially all of the Company’s real property collateral is located in its market area.  If there is a significant decline in real estate values, especially in our market area, the collateral for loans would provide significantly less security.  Real estate values could be affected by, among other things, an economic slowdown and an increase in interest rates.

The Company is dependent on key personnel and the loss of one or more of those key personnel may materially and adversely affect the Company’s prospects.

The Company currently depends heavily on the services of a number of key management personnel.  The loss of key personnel could materially and adversely affect the results of operations and financial condition.  The Company’s success also depends in part on the ability to attract and retain additional qualified management personnel.  Competition for such personnel is strong in the banking industry and the Company may not be successful in attracting or retaining the personnel it requires.

The Company is subject to extensive regulation which could adversely affect its business.

The Company’s operations are subject to extensive regulation by federal, state, and local governmental authorities and are subject to various laws and judicial and administrative decisions imposing requirements and restrictions on part or all of the Company’s operations.  Because the Company’s business is highly regulated, the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to it are subject to regular change. There are currently proposed laws, rules, and regulations that, if adopted, would impact the Company’s operations. There can be no assurance that these proposed laws, rules, and regulations, or any other laws, rules, or regulations, will not be adopted in the future, which could (i) make compliance much more difficult and expensive, (ii) restrict the ability to originate, broker or sell loans, or accept certain deposits, (iii) further limit or restrict the amount of commissions, interest, or other charges earned on loans originated by the Company, or (iv) otherwise adversely affect the Company’s business or prospects for business.

The primary source of the Company’s income from which it pays dividends is the receipt of dividends from its subsidiary bank.

The availability of dividends from the Company is limited by various statutes and regulations.  It is possible, depending upon the financial condition of the subsidiary bank and other factors, that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency could assert that payment of dividends or other payments is an unsafe or unsound practice.  In the event American National Bank and Trust Company was unable to pay dividends to American National Bankshares Inc., the holding company would likely have to reduce or stop paying common stock dividends.  The Company’s failure to pay dividends on its common stock could have a material adverse effect on the market price of the common stock.

A limited trading market exists for the Company’s common stock which could lead to price volatility.

The Company’s common stock is approved for quotation on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, but the trading volume has generally been modest. The limited trading market for the common stock may cause fluctuations in the stock’s market value to be exaggerated, leading to price volatility in excess of that which would occur in a more active trading market.  In addition, even if a more active market in the Company’s common stock develops, management cannot ensure that such a market will continue or that shareholders will be able to sell their shares.

The allowance for loan losses may not be adequate to cover actual losses.

In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, an allowance for loan losses is maintained to provide for loan losses.  The allowance for loan losses may not be adequate to cover actual credit losses, and future provisions for credit losses could materially and adversely affect operating results.  The allowance for loan losses is based on prior experience, as well as an evaluation of the risks in the current portfolio.  The amount of future losses is susceptible to changes in economic, operating, and other conditions, including changes in interest rates, all of which are beyond the Company’s control; and these losses may exceed current estimates.  Federal regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, review the Company’s loans and allowance for loan losses.  While management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to cover current losses, it cannot make assurances that it will not further increase the allowance for loan losses or that regulators will not require it to increase this allowance.  Either of these occurrences could adversely affect earnings.

The allowance for loan losses requires management to make significant estimates that affect the financial statements. Due to the inherent nature of this estimate, management cannot provide assurance that it will not significantly increase the allowance for loan losses which could materially and adversely affect earnings.

The Company is exposed to operational risk.

The Company is exposed to many types of operational risks, including reputation, legal, and compliance risk, the risk of fraud or theft by employees or outsiders, unauthorized transactions by employees or operational errors, clerical or record-keeping errors, and errors resulting from faulty or disabled computer or telecommunications systems.

Negative public opinion can result from the actual or alleged conduct in any number of activities, including lending practices, corporate governance, and acquisitions, and from actions taken by government regulators and community organizations in response to those activities.  Negative public opinion can adversely affect the Company’s ability to attract and retain customers and can expose it to litigation and regulatory action.

Certain errors may be repeated or compounded before they are discovered and successfully rectified. The Company’s necessary dependence upon automated systems to record and process its transactions may further increase the risk that technical system flaws or employee tampering or manipulation of those systems will result in losses that are difficult to detect.  The Company may also be subject to disruptions of its operating systems arising from events that are wholly or partially beyond its control (for example, computer viruses or electrical or telecommunications outages), which may give rise to disruption of service to customers and to financial loss or liability. The Company is further exposed to the risk that its external vendors may be unable to fulfill their contractual obligations (or will be subject to the same risk of fraud or operational errors by their respective employees as is the Company) and to the risk that the Company’s (or its vendors’) business continuity and data security systems prove to be inadequate.

Changes in accounting standards could impact reported earnings.

From time to time there are changes in the financial accounting and reporting standards that govern the preparation of the Company’s financial statements.  These changes can materially impact how the Company records and reports its financial condition and results of operations.  In some instances, the Company could be required to apply a new or revised standard retroactively, resulting in the restatement of prior period financial statements.

The Company’s information systems may experience an interruption or breach in security.
The Company relies heavily on communications and information systems to conduct business.  Any failure, interruption, or breach in security of these systems could result in failures or disruptions in the Company’s relationship management, general ledger, deposit, loan, and other systems.  While the Company has policies and procedures designed to prevent or limit the effect of such failure, interruption, or security breach, there can be no assurance that they will not occur or, if they do occur, that they will be adequately addressed.  Any such occurrences could damage the Company’s reputation, result in a loss of customer business, subject the Company to additional regulatory scrutiny, or expose the company to civil litigation and possible financial liability, any of which could have a material adverse affect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Recent Negative Developments in the Financial Industry and Credit Markets May Adversely Affect the Company’s Operations and Results.

Negative developments in the latter half of 2007 and during 2008 in the credit and securitization markets have resulted in uncertainty in the financial markets in general with the expectation of the general economic downturn continuing into 2009.  Loan portfolio quality has deteriorated at many institutions, and the Company also has experienced some deterioration.  In addition, the value of real estate collateral supporting many home mortgages, including mortgages held by the Company, has declined and may continue to decline.  Bank and bank holding company stock prices have been negatively affected, as has the ability of banks and bank holding companies to raise capital or borrow in the debt markets.  As a result, the potential exists for new federal or state laws and regulations regarding lending and funding practices and liquidity standards, and bank regulatory agencies are expected to be active in responding to concerns and trends identified in examinations.  Negative developments in the financial industry and credit markets, and the impact of new legislation in response to those developments, may negatively impact the Company’s operations by restricting its business operations, including its ability to originate or sell loans, and adversely impact its financial performance.  In addition, these risks could affect the value of the Company’s loan portfolio as well as the value of its investment portfolio, which would also negatively affect its financial performance.



As of December 31, 2008, the Company maintained twenty banking offices located in Danville, Pittsylvania County, Martinsville, Henry County, Halifax County, Lynchburg, Bedford County, Campbell County, and Nelson County in Virginia and Caswell County in North Carolina.  The Company also operates a loan production office in Greensboro, North Carolina.

The principal executive offices of the Corporation as well as the principal executive offices of the BankCompany are located at 628 Main Street in the business district of Danville, Virginia.  As of March 19, 2002This building, owned by the Bank maintained fourteen full service offices. Seven are located within the City of Danville, with othersCompany, was originally constructed in 1973 and has three floors totaling approximately 27,000 square feet.

The Company owns a building located at Gretna, Chatham, Martinsville, southern Henry County, Collinsville, and South Boston, Virginia and Yanceyville, North Carolina. The Bank owns and operates fifteen Automated Teller Machines ("ATMs"). The Bank also owns approximately 2.5 acres of land103 Tower Drive in Danville, for future expansion of itsVirginia.  This three-story facility serves as a retail banking operations.office and houses certain of the Company’s finance, administrative, and operations staff.

The Company owns an office building on 203 Ridge Street, Danville, Virginia, which is leased to Bankers Insurance, LLC.  The Company has a minority ownership interest in Bankers Insurance, LLC.

The Company purchased an office building in 2008 at 445 Mount Cross Road in Danville, Virginia where it consolidated two banking offices in January 2009 and gained additional administrative space.

The Company owns eleven other retail office locations for a total of fifteen owned buildings.  There are no mortgages or liens against any of the properties owned by the Company.  The Company operates twenty-four Automated Teller Machines (“ATMs”) on owned or leased facilities.  The Company leases seven of the retail office locations and a storage warehouse.


There are no material pending legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or to which the property of the BankCompany is subject.


No matters were submitted during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report to a vote of security holders of the Company through a solicitation of proxies or the Corporation. BANK OFFICES Main Office 628 Main Street, Danville, Virginia 24541 Airport Office 1407 South Boston Road, Danville, Virginia 24540 Chatham Office 13880 U.S. Highway 29, Chatham, Virginia 24531 Collinsville Office 2484 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville, Virginia 24078 Gretna Office 109 Main Street, Gretna, Virginia 24557 Martinsville Office * 201 East Main Street, Martinsville, Virginia 24112 Nor-Dan Office 239 Nor-Dan Drive, Danville, Virginia 24540 Riverside Office 1081 Riverside Drive, Danville, Virginia 24540 South Boston Office * 3229 Halifax Road, South Boston, Virginia 24592 South Main Office 1013 South Main Street, Danville, Virginia 24541 Tower Drive Office 103 Tower Drive, Danville, Virginia 24540 West Main Office * 2016 West Main Street, Danville, Virginia 24541 Yanceyville Office 173 Main Street, Yanceyville, North Carolina 27379 220 South Office * 3810 Greensboro Road, Ridgeway, Virginia 24148 ATM LOCATIONS Drive-Up Airport Office 1407 South Boston Road, Danville, Virginia 24540 Chatham Office 13880 U.S. Highway 29, Chatham, Virginia 24531 Collinsville Office 2484 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville, Virginia 24078 Franklin Turnpike * 2725 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, Virginia 24540 Hillcrest Shopping Center * Highways 86 & 158, Yanceyville, North Carolina 27379 Huffman's Car Wash * 596 West Main Street, Danville, Virginia 24541 Martinsville Office * 201 East Main Street, Martinsville, Virginia 24112 Riverside Office 1081 Riverside Drive, Danville, Virginia 24540 South Boston Office * 3229 Halifax Road, South Boston, Virginia 24592 220 South Office * 3810 Greensboro Road, Ridgeway, Virginia 24148 Walk-Up Danville Regional Medical Center * 142 South Main Street, Danville, Virginia 24541 Liberty Fair Mall * 240 Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville, Virginia 24112 Nor-Dan Office 239 Nor-Dan Drive, Danville, Virginia 24540 Piedmont Mall * 325 Piedmont Drive, Danville, Virginia 24540 West Main Office * 2016 West Main Street, Danville, Virginia 24541 * Leased
otherwise.

The Corporation'sCompany’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ NationalGlobal Select Market under the symbol "AMNB".“AMNB.”  At December 31, 20012008, the CorporationCompany had 1,3771,662 shareholders of record.  The tables below presentfollowing table presents the high and low sales'closing sales prices known to management for the Corporation'sCompany’s common stock and dividends declared for the past two years. Market value


Market Price of the Company’s Common Stock    
          
  Closing Price  Dividends 
2008 High  Low  Per Share 
4th quarter $18.25  $14.01  $0.23 
3rd quarter    18.20     15.80     0.23 
2nd quarter    22.00     17.45     0.23 
1st quarter    22.64     18.65   0.23 
          $0.92 
             
             
  Closing Price  Dividends 
2007 High  Low  Per Share 
4th quarter $22.76  $19.40  $0.23 
3rd quarter  22.96   20.50   0.23 
2nd quarter  23.08   22.15   0.23 
1st quarter  23.68   22.02    0.22 
          $0.91 




The table below presents share repurchase activity during the quarter ended December 31, 2008.
  
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
  
 
Average Price Paid Per Share
  
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program
  
Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program
 
             
October 1-31, 2008  4,500  $16.03   4,500   92,350 
November 1-30, 2008  1,100   17.07   1,100   91,250 
December 1-31, 2008  1,500   17.05   1,500   89,750 
   7,100  $16.40   7,100     
                 
Stock Compensation Plans

The Company maintains the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (“2008 Plan”), which is designed to attract and dividends are shownretain qualified personnel in key positions, provide employees with a proprietary interest in the Company as an incentive to contribute to the success of the Company, and reward employees for outstanding performance and the attainment of targeted goals.  The 2008 Plan was adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company on February 19, 2008 and approved by the stockholders on April 22, 2008 at the Company’s 2008 Annual Meeting.  The 2008 Plan provides for the granting of restricted stock awards and incentive and non-statutory options to employees and directors on a periodic basis, at the discretion of the Board or a Board designated committee.  The 2008 Plan authorized the issuance of up to 500,000 shares of common stock. The 2008 Plan replaced the Company’s stock option plan that was approved by the shareholders at the 1997 Annual Meeting, which plan terminated in 2006 (the “1997 Option Plan”).

The 2008 Plan is administered by a Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company comprised of independent directors.  Under the 2008 Plan, the Committee determines which employees will be granted restricted stock awards and options, whether such options will be incentive or non-statutory options, the number of shares subject to each option, whether such options may be exercised by delivering other shares of common stock, and when such options become exercisable.  In general, the per share and are basedexercise price of an incentive stock option must be at least equal to the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date the option is granted.  Restricted stock would be granted under terms and conditions established by the Committee.

Stock options become vested and exercisable in the manner specified by the Committee.  Each stock option or portion thereof shall be exercisable at any time on or after it vests and is exercisable until ten years after its date of grant.  As of December 31, 2008, 159,610 shares outstandingremain exercisable under the 1997 Option Plan and 14,750 shares are exercisable under the 2008 Plan.  There were 59,000 stock options awarded in 2008.  All options granted in 2008 had multi-year vesting schedules to enhance employee retention.


  
December 31, 2008
 
  
Number of Shares
to be Issued Upon Exercise
 of Outstanding Options
  
Weighted-Average Per Share Exercise Price of Outstanding Options
  
Number of Shares Remaining Available
for Future
Issuance Under
Stock Compensation Plans
 
          
Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders  218,610  $20.31   441,000 
Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders   -     -    - 
Total  218,610  $20.31   441,000 


Comparative Stock Performance

The following graph compares the Company’s cumulative total return to its shareholders with the returns of two indexes for 2001the five-year period ended December 31, 2008.  The cumulative total return was calculated taking into consideration changes in stock price, cash dividends, stock dividends, and 2000.stock splits since December 31, 2003.  The indexes are the NASDAQ Composite Index; the SNL Bank $500 Million-$1Billlion Index, which includes bank holding companies with assets of $500 million to $1 billion and is published by SNL Financial, LC.

American National Bankshares Inc.
5 Yr Performance Graph

   Period Ending 
Index 12/31/03  12/31/04  12/31/05  12/31/06  12/31/07  12/31/08 
American National Bankshares Inc.  100.00   95.98   95.46   99.37   88.72   79.51 
NASDAQ Composite  100.00   108.59   110.08   120.56   132.39   78.72 
SNL Bank $500M-$1B  100.00   113.32   118.18   134.41   107.71   69.02 


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The following table sets forth selected financial data for the Company for the last five years:
(in thousands, except per share amounts and ratios)             
  2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
Results of Operations:               
Interest income $42,872  $48,597  $45,070  $32,479  $30,120 
Interest expense  15,839   19,370   16,661   8,740   7,479 
Net interest income  27,033   29,227   28,409   23,739   22,641 
Provision for loan losses  1,620   403   58   465   3,095 
Noninterest income  7,913   8,822   8,458   7,896   6,510 
Noninterest expense  22,124   21,326   20,264   17,079   15,011 
Income before income tax provision  11,202   16,320   16,545   14,091   11,045 
Income tax provision  3,181   4,876   5,119   4,097   3,032 
Net income $8,021  $11,444  $11,426  $9,994  $8,013 
                     
Period-end Balances:                    
Securities $140,816  $157,149  $162,621  $165,629  $188,163 
Loans, net of unearned income  571,110   551,391   542,228   417,087   407,269 
Deposits  589,138   581,221   608,528   491,651   485,272 
Assets  789,184   772,288   777,720   623,503   619,065 
Shareholders' equity  102,300   101,511   94,992   73,419   71,000 
Shareholders' equity - tangible (a)  77,757   76,591   69,695   73,287   70,516 
                     
Per Share Information:                    
Earnings - basic $1.32  $1.86  $1.91  $1.83  $1.43 
Earnings - diluted  1.31   1.86   1.90   1.81   1.42 
Dividends  0.92   0.91   0.87   0.83   0.79 
Book value  16.81   16.59   15.42   13.49   12.86 
Book value - tangible (a)  12.78   12.52   11.31   13.47   12.77 
                     
Ratios:                    
Return on average assets  1.02%  1.48%  1.51%  1.61%  1.26%
Return on average shareholders' equity  7.79   11.69   12.72   13.95   11.15 
Return on average tangible equity (b)  10.60   16.09   16.60   14.35   11.72 
Net interest margin - taxable equivalent  3.87   4.24   4.20   4.17   3.90 
Average shareholders' equity / average assets  13.10   12.65   11.85   11.57   11.34 
Dividend payout ratio  69.89   48.82   45.58   45.39   55.13 
Net charge-offs to average loans  0.21   0.05   0.10   0.56   0.10 
Allowance for loan losses to period-end loans  1.37   1.34   1.34   1.46   1.96 
Nonperforming assets to total assets  0.91   0.42   0.45   0.72   1.35 
                     
(a) - Excludes goodwill and other intangible assets.                 
(b) - Excludes amortization expense, net of tax, of intangible assets.             




ITEM 7 - ----------- ------- -------- --------- 4th quarter $17.500 $19.100 $ .170 3rd quarter $17.750 $19.400 $ .170 2nd quarter $18.250 $20.938 $ .170 1st quarter $14.250 $25.000 $ .150 --------- $ .660 ========= 2000 Low High - ----------- ------- -------- 4th quarter $11.500 $14.500 $ .150 3rd quarter $ 9.000 $16.000 $ .150 2nd quarter $12.125 $15.375 $ .150 1st quarter $11.000 $18.000 $ .135 --------- $ .585 ========= Summary of Selected Consolidated Financial Data (in thousands, except per share amounts) American National Bankshares Inc. & Subsidiary
2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Operations Information: Interest income: Loans..............................................$ 30,217 $ 28,300 $ 23,959 $ 23,356 $ 22,441 Interest on deposits in other banks................ 385 179 273 272 237 Investment securities.............................. 9,218 10,127 9,467 9,026 9,050 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total interest income............................ 39,820 38,606 33,699 32,654 31,728 Interest expense..................................... 17,502 17,343 14,736 14,472 14,590 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net interest income.................................. 22,318 21,263 18,963 18,182 17,138 Provision for loan losses............................ 1,015 1,020 670 927 1,100 Non-interest income.................................. 5,668 4,771 4,493 4,079 3,225 Non-interest expense................................. 13,614 12,923 11,542 11,013 10,269 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Income before income taxes........................... 13,357 12,091 11,244 10,321 8,994 Income taxes......................................... 3,942 3,415 3,320 3,123 2,725 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net income...........................................$ 9,415 $ 8,676 $ 7,924 $ 7,198 $ 6,269 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Balance Sheet Information: Investment securities................................$156,791 $162,929 $166,272 $163,413 $143,077 Net loans............................................ 370,259 335,010 289,606 265,698 251,173 Total deposits....................................... 464,012 426,588 385,558 358,325 351,603 Shareholders' equity................................. 65,397 63,338 56,719 54,861 50,003 Total assets......................................... 572,887 541,389 491,391 460,383 423,640 Per Share Information:* Net income (basic and diluted).......................$ 1.58 $ 1.42 $ 1.30 $ 1.18 $ 1.00 Dividends............................................ .660 .585 .525 .465 .405 Book value........................................... 11.23 10.45 9.29 8.99 8.19 Ratios: Return on average assets............................. 1.69% 1.70% 1.68% 1.64% 1.47% Return on average shareholders' equity............... 14.49% 14.74% 14.17% 13.79% 12.51% Average shareholder's equity/average assets.......... 11.68% 11.54% 11.89% 11.86% 11.78% Total risk-based capital/assets...................... 15.56% 17.09% 17.79% 18.04% 18.37% Dividend payout ratio................................ 41.68% 41.07% 40.44% 39.43% 40.08% Net charge-offs to average net loans................. .12% .13% .13% .15% .36% Allowance for loan losses to period-end loans, net of unearned income...................... 1.42% 1.40% 1.41% 1.42% 1.29% * Per share amounts have been restated to reflect the impact of a 2-for-1 stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend issued to stockholders July 15, 1999, with a record date of July 1, 1999.
7 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC. AND SUBSIDIARY MANAGEMENT'SMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OVERVIEW

The purpose of this discussion is to focus on important factors affectingsignificant changes in the Corporation's financial condition and results of operations.operations of the Company during the past three years.  The discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statementsare intended to supplement and related notes to assisthighlight information contained in the evaluationaccompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and the selected financial data presented elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Financial institutions acquired by the Company during the past three years and accounted for as purchases are reflected in the financial position and results of operations of the Corporation's 2001 performance. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS NET INCOME Company since the date of their acquisition.

RECLASSIFICIATION

In certain circumstances, reclassifications have been made to prior period information to conform to the 2008 presentation.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Corporation reported record profitability during 2001. Net income foraccounting and reporting policies followed by the year ended December 31, 2001 was $9,415,000, an increase of 8.5% overCompany conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and they conform to general practices within the $8,676,000 earned duringbanking industry.  The Company’s critical accounting policies, which are summarized below, relate to (1) the same period of 2000. On a basic and diluted per share basis, net earnings totaled $1.58 for the year ended December 31, 2001, up 11.3% from $1.42 per share during the same period of 2000. Two important and commonly used measures of profitability are return on assets (net income as a percentage of average total assets) and return on shareholders' equity (net income as a percentage of average common shareholders' equity). The Corporation's returns on average assets were 1.69%, 1.70% and 1.68% for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The returns on average shareholders' equity were 14.49%, 14.74% and 14.17% for the last three years. The Corporation's growth in earnings resulted from several factors. Net interest income after provisionallowance for loan losses improved $1,060,000, or 5.24%, for 2001 comparedand (2) goodwill impairment.  A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies is set forth in Note 1 to the same period in 2000 dueConsolidated Financial Statements.

The financial information contained within the Company’s financial statements is, to overall loan and deposit growth. Non-interest income grew by $896,000 with $369,000a significant extent, financial information that is based on measures of the growthfinancial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred.  A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value that is obtained when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset, or relieving a liability.  In addition, GAAP itself may change from non-recurring gainsone previously acceptable method to another method.

Allowance for Loan Losses and Reserve for Unfunded Lending Commitments

The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date.  The allowance is based on two basic principles of accounting: (i) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 5, Accounting for Contingencies, which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and estimable and (ii) SFAS 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, which requires that losses on impaired loans be accrued based on the pre-maturity calldifferences between the value of investment securities. NET INTEREST INCOME Net interest income,collateral, present value of future cash flows, or values observable in the Corporation's primary sourcesecondary market, and the loan balance.

The Company’s allowance for loan losses has three basic components:  the formula allowance, the specific allowance and the unallocated allowance.  Each of revenue,these components is the excessdetermined based upon estimates that can and do change.  The formula allowance uses a historical loss view as an indicator of interest income over interest expense. Net interest income is influenced by a number offuture losses along with various qualitative factors, including levels and trends in delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, charge-offs and recoveries; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of changes in underwriting standards; experience of lending staff and economic conditions; and portfolio concentrations. In the volumeformula allowance, the historical loss rate is combined with the qualitative factors, resulting in an adjusted loss factor for each risk-grade category of interest-earning assetsloans.  The adjusted loss factor is multiplied by the period-end balances for each risk-grade category.  The formula allowance is calculated for a range of outcomes.  The specific allowance uses various techniques to arrive at an estimate of loss for specifically identified impaired loans. The unallocated allowance includes estimated losses whose impact on the portfolio has yet to be recognized in either the formula or specific allowance.  The use of these values is inherently subjective and interest-bearing liabilitiesactual losses could be greater or less than the estimates.

The reserve for unfunded loan commitments is an estimate of the losses inherent in off-balance-sheet loan commitments at the balance sheet date.  It is calculated by multiplying an estimated loss factor by an estimated probability of funding, and then by the interest rates earnedperiod-end amounts for unfunded commitments.  The reserve for unfunded loan commitments is included in other liabilities.



Goodwill Impairment

The Company tests goodwill on earning assetsan annual basis or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that there may have been impairment.  If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company would recognize an impairment loss in an amount equal to that excess.  The goodwill impairment test requires management to make judgments in determining the assumptions used in the calculations.  The goodwill impairment testing conducted by the Company in 2008 indicated that goodwill is not impaired and is properly recorded in the interest rates paid to obtain funding to support the assets. For analytical purposes,financial statements.


NON-GAAP PRESENTATIONS

The analysis of net interest income in this document is adjusted toperformed on a taxable equivalent basis to recognizefacilitate performance comparisons among various taxable and tax-exempt assets.


EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

American National Bankshares Inc. is the holding company of American National Bank and Trust Company, a community bank serving Southern and Central Virginia and the northern portion of Central North Carolina with twenty banking offices and a loan production office.

American National Bank and Trust Company provides a full array of financial products and services, including commercial, mortgage, and consumer banking; trust and investment services; and insurance.  Services are also provided through twenty-four ATMs, “AmeriLink” Internet banking, and 24-hour “Access American” telephone banking.

Additional information is available on the Company’s website at www.amnb.com.  The shares of American National Bankshares Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “AMNB.”

The Company’s mission, vision, and guiding principles are as follows:

Mission
We provide quality financial services with exceptional customer service.

Vision
We will enhance the value of our shareholders’ investment by being our communities’ preferred provider of relationship-based financial services.

Guiding Principles
To achieve our vision and carry out our mission, we:
·  operate a sound, efficient, and highly profitable company,
·  identify and respond to our internal and external customers’ needs and expectations in an ever changing financial services environment,
·  provide quality sales and quality service to our customers,
·  produce profitable growth,
·  provide an attractive return for our shareholders,
·  furnish positive leadership for the well-being of all communities we serve,
·  continuously develop a challenging and rewarding work environment for our employees, and
·  conduct our work with integrity and professionalism.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Interest Income

Net interest income tax savingsis the difference between interest income on earning assets, primarily loans and securities, and interest expense on interest bearing liabilities, primarily deposits.  Fluctuations in interest rates as well as volume and mix changes in earning assets and interest bearing liabilities can materially impact net interest income.  The following discussion of net interest income is presented on a taxable equivalent basis to facilitate performance comparisons among various taxable and tax-exempt assets, such as certain state and municipal securities.  A tax rate of 34%35% was used in adjusting interest on tax-exempt securities and loansassets to a fully taxable equivalent basis.  The difference between rates earned on interest-earningNet interest income divided by average earning assets (with an adjustment madeis referred to tax-exempt income to provide comparability with taxable income, i.e. the "FTE" adjustment) and the cost of the supporting funds is measured byas the net interest margin. The FTE-adjusted net interest margin isspread represents the primary measure used in evaluatingdifference between the effectiveness of the management ofaverage rate earned on earning assets and the liabilities funding those assets.average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities.

Net interest income decreased $2,226,000, or 7.4% from 2007 to 2008, following a $757,000, or 2.6% increase in 2007 from 2006 levels.  The FTE-adjusteddecrease in 2008 was primarily due to an 8.7% decline in the net interest margin from 4.24% in 2007 to 3.87% in 2008, the effect of which was 4.39%partially offset by a 1.6% increase in 2001, 4.54%the level of average interest earning assets.  The increase in 2000 and 4.43% in 1999. The fifteen basis point decrease in margin during 20012007 was primarily due to balance sheet growth including the resultacquisition of U.S. monetary policy. During 2001,Community First Financial Corporation in April 2006.  Additionally, purchase accounting adjustments from the Federal Reserve decreased the target federal funds rate eleven times by a total of 4.75%. The unprecedented, rapid decline in the target federal funds rate and the related effect on the prime lending rate and U.S. Treasury security ratesCommunity First acquisition had a negativepositive impact on net interest income in 2001.2007.  Payoffs of acquired loans accounted for under American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position 03-3 resulted in $571,000 of interest income in 2007.  Interest income related to the valuation of other loans acquired from Community First was $536,000 in 2008 and 2007.  Similarly, interest expense related to the valuation of acquired deposits was $0 and $88,000 in 2008 and 2007, respectively.  The Wall Street Journal prime rate fellnet interest margin decreased from 9.50%4.24% in 2007 to 3.87% in 2008, after increasing from 4.20% in 2006, due primarily to the fact that loans, the largest component of earning assets, reprice at January 1, 2001 to 4.75% at December 31, 2001. While the Corporation's balance sheet is liability-sensitive, it became increasingly difficult to reduce funding costs at the samea much faster pace with the market-driven reductions in asset yields. The resultant decreasethan deposits in interest incomebearing liabilities.  During 2008, the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve Board reduced the intended federal funds rate seven times from 4.25% to 0.25%.  This had a dramatic effect on the lower yield on earning assets exceededCompany’s net interest margin.

To meet its funding needs for the decrease in interestCommunity First acquisition, the Company issued $20,619,000 of Trust Preferred Securities during the second quarter of 2006.  Interest expense from lower costsassociated with these securities was $1,373,000 for 2008 and 2007 and $1,007,000 for 2006.



The lower interest rate spread occurred because average-interest-bearing liabilities grew more in the higher cost areasfollowing presentation is an analysis of time deposits, money market accounts and repurchase accounts while average loans grew most in the commercial area, which adjusted more rapidly to declining interest rates than did time deposits during 2001 compared to same period of 2000. Table 1 demonstrates fluctuations in net interest income and the related yields and rates, on a taxable equivalent basis, for the years 2001, 2000, and 1999.2006 through 2008.  Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances.  Interest income on nonaccrual loans, if recognized, is recorded on a cash basis or when the loan returns to accrual status.

Table 1 - Net Interest Income Analysis
(in thousands, except yields and rates)
                            
  Average Balance     Interest Income/Expense  Average Yield/Rate 
                            
  2008  2007  2006  2008  2007  2006  2008  2007  2006 
Loans:                           
Commercial $91,117  $89,673  $84,676  $5,515  $6,980  $6,481   6.05%  7.78%  7.65%
Real Estate  467,508   449,683   416,530   29,712   33,621   29,813   6.36   7.48   7.16 
Consumer  8,774   10,420   12,287   795   975   1,152   9.06   9.36   9.38 
Total loans  567,399   549,776   513,493   36,022   41,576   37,446   6.35   7.56   7.29 
                                     
Securities:                                    
Federal agencies  45,660   68,521   94,589   2,215   3,032   3,745   4.85   4.42   3.96 
Mortgage-backed  47,997   25,406   21,197   2,433   1,255   988   5.07   4.94   4.66 
State and municipal  45,573   46,069   46,735   2,505   2,530   2,624   5.50   5.49   5.61 
Other  6,141   7,484   11,059   277   438   621   4.51   5.85   5.62 
Total securities  145,371   147,480   173,580   7,430   7,255   7,978   5.11   4.92   4.60 
                                     
Deposits in other banks  9,239   13,431   12,922   301   679   620   3.26   5.06   4.80 
                                     
Total interest earning assets  722,009   710,687   699,995   43,753   49,510   46,044   6.06   6.97   6.58 
                                     
Nonearning assets  63,859   62,952   57,807                         
                                     
Total assets $785,868  $773,639  $757,802                         
                                     
Deposits:                                    
Demand $109,492  $107,834  $105,320   803   1,550   1,513   0.73  1.44  1.44 
Money market  53,659   52,843   48,124   1,011   1,429   1,180   1.88   2.70   2.45 
Savings  61,620   66,246   77,445   331   845   963   0.54   1.28   1.24 
Time  258,773   261,286   255,856   10,135   11,711   9,693   3.92   4.48   3.79 
Total deposits  483,544   488,209   486,745   12,280   15,535   13,349   2.54   3.18   2.74 
                                     
Customer repurchase                                    
agreements  52,264   48,088   40,970   1,377   1,841   1,384   2.63   3.83   3.38 
Other short-term borrowings  9,818   346   1,240   252   19   69   2.57   5.49   5.56 
Long-term borrowings  34,235   32,245   31,847   1,930   1,975   1,859   5.64   6.12   5.84 
Total interest bearing                                 
   liabilities  579,861   568,888   560,802   15,839   19,370   16,661   2.73   3.40   2.97 
                                     
Noninterest bearing                                    
demand deposits  98,157   102,003   102,117                         
Other liabilities  4,933   4,894   5,059                         
Shareholders' equity  102,917   97,854   89,824                         
Total liabilities and                                    
   shareholders' equity $785,868  $773,639  $757,802                         
                                     
Interest rate spread                          3.33%  3.57%  3.61%
Net interest margin                          3.87%  4.24%  4.20%
                                     
Net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)       27,914   30,140   29,383             
Less: Taxable equivalent adjustment           881   913   974             
Net interest income             $27,033  $29,227  $28,409             
                                     
   Table 2 presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense, and distinguishes between  the changes related to increases or decreasesresulting from fluctuations in average outstanding balances of interest-earninginterest earning assets and interest-bearinginterest bearing liabilities (volume), and the changes related to increases or decreasesresulting from fluctuations in average interest rates on such assets and liabilities (rate).  8 Table 1 - Net Interest Income Analysis The following is an analysis of net interest income, on a taxable equivalent basis. Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances. Interest income on nonaccrual loans if recognized is recorded on a cash basis (in thousands, except rates):
Average Balance Interest Income/Expense Average Yield/Rate ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------------- 2001 2000 1999 2001 2000 1999 2001 2000 1999 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Loans: Commercial $139,094 $100,298 $ 83,620 $ 11,188 $ 9,273 $ 7,041 8.04% 9.25% 8.42% Mortgage 179,682 165,260 143,281 14,622 14,101 11,773 8.14 8.53 8.22 Consumer 43,609 50,218 53,209 4,541 4,977 5,170 10.41 9.91 9.72 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Total loans 362,385 315,776 280,110 30,351 28,351 23,984 8.38 8.98 8.56 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Investment securities: U. S. Government - 2,641 13,130 - 168 801 - 6.36 6.10 Federal agencies 42,698 64,784 54,536 2,709 4,231 3,481 6.34 6.53 6.38 Mortgage-backed 43,628 36,729 35,433 2,723 2,319 2,173 6.24 6.31 6.13 State and municipal 39,208 39,796 36,999 2,677 2,708 2,513 6.83 6.80 6.79 Other investments 30,947 23,420 20,071 1,959 1,464 1,244 6.33 6.25 6.20 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Total investment securities 156,481 167,370 160,169 10,068 10,890 10,212 6.43 6.51 6.38 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Deposits in other banks 11,726 2,879 5,237 385 179 273 3.28 6.22 5.21 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Total interest-earning assets 530,592 486,025 445,516 40,804 39,420 34,469 7.69 8.11 8.02 -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Other non-earning assets 25,841 24,269 24,813 -------- -------- -------- Total assets $556,433 $510,294 $470,329 ======== ======== ======== Deposits: Demand $ 56,419 $ 56,141 $ 54,143 495 1,035 1,087 .88 1.84 2.01 Money market 41,225 24,861 19,250 1,318 865 535 3.20 3.48 2.78 Savings 62,792 63,739 67,247 1,177 1,671 1,768 1.87 2.62 2.63 Time 229,050 202,890 183,707 12,617 11,095 9,284 5.51 5.47 5.05 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Total deposits 389,486 347,631 324,347 15,607 14,666 12,674 4.01 4.22 3.91 Repurchase agreements 29,814 27,608 20,895 1,088 1,362 876 3.65 4.93 4.19 Other borrowings 15,491 23,397 23,073 807 1,315 1,186 5.21 5.62 5.14 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 434,791 398,636 368,315 17,502 17,343 14,736 4.03 4.35 4.00 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Demand deposits 52,719 49,126 42,923 Other liabilities 3,941 3,654 3,175 Shareholders' equity 64,982 58,878 55,916 -------- -------- -------- Total liabilities and Shareholders' equity $556,433 $510,294 $470,329 ======== ======== ======== Interest rate spread 3.66% 3.76% 4.02% ======= ======= ======= Net interest income $ 23,302 $ 22,077 $ 19,733 ======== ======== ======== Taxable equivalent adjustment $ 984 $ 814 $ 770 ======== ======== ======== Net yield on earning assets 4.39% 4.54% 4.43% ======= ======= =======
Changes attributable to both volume and rate have been allocated proportionately.

Table 2 - Changes in Net Interest Income (Rate / Volume Analysis)
(in thousands)
                   
  2008 vs. 2007  2007 vs. 2006 
     Change     Change 
  Increase  Attributable to  Increase  Attributable to 
Interest income (Decrease)  Rate  Volume  (Decrease)  Rate  Volume 
Loans:                  
Commercial $(1,465) $(1,576) $111  $499  $111  $388 
Real Estate  (3,909)  (5,200)  1,291   3,808   1,367   2,441 
Consumer  (180)  (30)  (150)  (177)  (2)  (175)
Total loans  (5,554)  (6,806)  1,252   4,130   1,476   2,654 
Securities:                        
Federal agencies  (817)  270   (1,087)  (713)  404   (1,117)
Mortgage-backed  1,178   34   1,144   267   62   205 
State and municipal  (25)  2   (27)  (94)  (57)  (37)
Other securities  (161)  (90)  (71)  (183)  25   (208)
Total securities  175   216   (41)  (723)  434   (1,157)
Deposits in other banks  (378)  (201)  (177)  59   34   25 
Total interest income  (5,757)  (6,791)  1,034   3,466   1,944   1,522 
                         
Interest expense                        
Deposits:                        
Demand  (747)  (770)  23   37   1   36 
Money market  (418)  (440)  22   249   127   122 
Savings  (514)  (459)  (55)  (118)  24   (142)
Time  (1,576)  (1,464)  (112)  2,018   1,808   210 
Total deposits  (3,255)  (3,133)  (122)  2,186   1,960   226 
Customer repurchase                        
agreements  (464)  (613)  149   457   198   259 
Other borrowings  188   (427)  615   66   95   (29)
Total interest expense  (3,531)  (4,173)  642   2,709   2,253   456 
Net interest income $(2,226) $(2,618) $392  $757  $(309) $1,066 
                         

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income is generated from a variety of sources, including fee-based deposit services, trust and investment services, mortgage banking, and retail brokerage.  Noninterest income also includes net gains or losses on sales, calls, or impairment of investment securities.

Noninterest income was $7,913,000 in 2008, down 10.3% from 2007, resulting primarily from decreases in trust fees, service charges on deposit accounts, mortgage banking income, brokerage, income from investment in insurance companies, and losses of $450,000 on securities.

Noninterest income was $8,822,000 in 2007, up 4.3% over 2006.  Increases in trust fees, mortgage banking income, brokerage, and other fee income were partially offset by decreases in deposit account service charges and by a $362,000 impairment charge on securities.

Fees from the management of trusts, estates, and asset management accounts totaled $3,467,000 in 2008, down from $3,578,000 in 2007 and up from $3,374,000 in 2006.  These changes were due primarily to market value decline or appreciation in the securities markets as a substantial proportion of these fees are earned as a percentage of the account balances.

Service charges on deposits accounts decreased 8.2% in 2008 and 4.6% in 2007, primarily due to reduced customer overdraft activity.

Other fees and commissions primarily include income generated from the Company’s debit card, ATM, safe deposit box, merchant credit card, and wire transfer services.  Insurance commission revenue is also included in this category.  Other fees and commissions were $ 857,000 in 2008, $786,000 in 2007, and $744,000 in 2006.  The increase in both 2008 and 2007 is primarily the result of growth in debit card revenue due to increased customer debit card activity.

Mortgage banking income represents fees from originating and selling residential mortgage loans.  Mortgage banking income was $788,000 in 2008, $954,000 in 2007, and $709,000 in 2006.  Changes in interest rates directly impact the volume of loansmortgage activity and, in turn, the amount of mortgage banking fee income earned.
Securities are sold from time to time for balance sheet management purposes or because an investment no longer meets the Company’s policy requirements.  Net losses on sales or calls of securities were $450,000 in 2008, resulting from $51,000 in gains and $501,000 in losses.  Net gains on sales or calls of securities were $135,000 in 2007 and $62,000 in 2006.

During 2008, the Company sold all remaining shares it held in Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”) preferred stock, resulting in a loss of $501,000 which is referenced above.   In December 2007, the Company recorded a $362,000 impairment charge relating to its holdings of FHLMC and FNMA preferred stock.   The impairment charges are recorded as a reduction of noninterest income.

Other noninterest income was $496,000 in 2008, $650,000 in 2007, and $496,000 in 2006. The 2008 decline resulted primarily from a $138,000 reduction in revenue from the Company’s investments in Bankers Insurance, LLC and Virginia Title Center, LLC. The 2007 increase was largely the result of increased dividend revenue from the tax-equivalent interestCompany’s two insurance company investments.  Additionally, a full year of revenue from the Company’s bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) policies increased this income on loanscategory by $3,752,000, while$34,000 in 2007.



Table 3 - Noninterest income
(in thousands)
          
  Years Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
          
Trust fees $3,467  $3,578  $3,374 
Service charges on deposit accounts  2,324   2,531   2,654 
Other fees and commissions  857   786   744 
Mortgage banking income  788   954   709 
Brokerage fees  431   550   419 
Securities gains (losses), net  (450)  135   62 
Impairment of securities  -   (362)  - 
Investment in insurance companies  142   280   220 
Bank owned life insurance  136   134   100 
Check order charges  129   127   113 
Other  89   109   63 
  $7,913  $8,822  $8,458 

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense consists primarily of personnel, occupancy, equipment, and other expenses.  Noninterest expense was $22,124,000 in 2008, up 3.7% over 2007, due primarily to increased health insurance costs and provision for unfunded lending commitments.   Noninterest expense was $21,326,000 in 2007, up 5.2% over 2006, due primarily to increased staff levels and a full year of expenses associated with the decline in rates on new and existing loans reduced the same number by $1,752,000. The net effectApril 2006 Community First acquisition.

Personnel expenses comprise over half of the volumeCompany’s noninterest expense.  Combined salary and benefits expense increased 2.9% in 2008 when compared to 2007.  Employee insurance costs represent 73% of the 2008 increase.  Personnel expenses increased 3.4% in 2007 when compared to 2006.  Combined higher staff levels and a full year of the expenses associated with the Community First acquisition were partially offset by a reduction in profit sharing and incentive compensation expense.  Profit sharing and incentive expense was $0 in 2008, $287,000 in 2007, and $867,000 in 2006.

Occupancy and equipment expense increased form $3,527,000 in 2007 to $3,701,000 in 2008, an increase of 4.9%.  The increase was primarily due to increases in software maintenance and depreciation.  Occupancy and equipment expense increased from $2,977,000 in 2006 to $3,527,000 in 2007, an increase of 18.5%.  The increase was due in large part to a full year of expenses associated with the general rate declineCommunity First acquisition, increased building maintenance costs, the expenses of two new branch offices, and costs related to new technology for check processing and network security.

Bank franchise tax equivalent interest incomeexpense was $694,000 in 2008, compared with $663,000 in 2007 and $651,000 in 2006.  This expense is based in large part on loans by $2,000,000. Had rates been more stablethe level of shareholders’ equity.

Core deposit intangible expense was $377,000 in 2001, interest income on loans would have been greater. Interest income2008 and 2007, and $414,000 in 2006.  The 2008 and 2007 expense consists entirely of amortization of the core deposit intangible asset from the Community First acquisition; beginning April 2006, this asset is being amortized on a tax-equivalentstraight-line basis declined $822,000 on investment securities dueover ninety-nine months.  Core deposit intangible expense in 2006 also includes amortization of the core deposit intangible asset arising from a 1996 branch purchase.

Other noninterest expense consists of a variety of expenses including those related to declinesprofessional services, advertising and marketing, FDIC assessment, telephone systems, ATM and Internet banking services, trust services, supplies, Federal Reserve services, and provision for unfunded lending commitments.   Other noninterest expense totaled $4,559,000 in both volume2008, $4,322,000 in 2007, and yields on investment securities. The Corporation did recognize a pre-tax gain of $367,000$4,196,000 in the non-interest income category as primarily U.S. Government Agency securities with pre-maturity call features purchased at a discount to their face value were called by the issuing agencies. The resulting decline in outstanding securities was the primary contributor in the reduction of investment securities interest income. Total interest2006.  Other noninterest expense increased by a net amount5.5% in 2008, and was largely the result of $159,000 in 2001, with a decrease of $1,474,000 due to lower rate funding costs in all categories except time deposits offset by an increase in fundingthe provision for unfunded lending commitments of $297,000 over the amount in 2007.  Other noninterest expense increased 3.0% in 2007, and was largely the result of higher trust service costs dueand a full year of expenses associated with the acquisition of Community First.


Table 4 - Noninterest expense 
(in thousands) 
          
  Years Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
          
Salaries $9,792  $9,688  $9,520 
Employee benefits  3,001   2,749   2,506 
Occupancy and equipment  3,701   3,527   2,977 
Bank franchise tax  694   663   651 
Core deposit intangible amortization  377   377   414 
Telephone  433   395   361 
Provision for unfunded lending commitments  324   27   123 
Stationery and printing supplies  306   335   395 
Trust services contracted  278   237   187 
Postage  245   273   240 
ATM and VISA network fees  243   329   303 
Director fees  225   205   194 
Advertising and marketing  203   300   267 
Legal  194   119   148 
Internet banking fees  193   194   173 
FDIC assessment  180   87   84 
Regulatory assessments  179   187   170 
Automobile  174   147   103 
Auditing  173   168   142 
Loan expenses  140   108   67 
Contributions  118   120   138 
Dues and subscriptions  113   106   108 
Courier service  107   106   97 
Correspondent bank fees  86   161   161 
Other  645   718   735 
  $22,124  $21,326  $20,264 

Income Taxes

Income taxes on 2008 earnings amounted to volume$3,181,000, resulting in an effective tax rate of $1,633,000. Time deposits did not decline28.4%, compared to 29.9% in 2001 due2007 and 30.9% in 2006.  The Company was subject to a peakstatutory, blended, Federal tax rate of 34.1% in time deposit rates2008, 34.4% in 2007, and 34.4% in 2006.  The major difference between the statutory rate and the effective rate results from mid-year 2000 to early 2001 coupled with the delayed re-pricing periodincome that is not taxable for Federal income tax purposes.  The primary non-taxable income is that of these deposits. Due to the short-term naturestate and municipal securities and industrial revenue bonds or loans.

Impact of theInflation and Changing Prices

The majority of assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature and therefore differ greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets or inventories.  The most significant effect of inflation is on noninterest expenses that tend to rise during periods of inflation.  Changes in interest rates have a greater impact on a financial institution’s profitability than do the time deposits,effects of higher costs for goods and services.  Through its balance sheet management practices, the Corporation anticipates re-pricing a majority ofCompany has the ability to react to those changes and measure and monitor its time deposits in 2002 to lower market-based rates. 9 Table 2 - Changes in Net Interest Income (Rate/Volume Analysis) Net interest income is the product of the volume of average earning assets and the average rates earned, less the volume of average interest-bearing liabilities and the average rates paid. The portion of change relating to both rate and volume is allocated to each of the rate and volume changes based on the relative change in each category. The following table analyzes the changes in both rate and volume components of net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis for the past two years (in thousands):
2001 vs. 2000 2000 vs. 1999 -------------------------------- ------------------------------- Interest Change Interest Change Increase Attributable to Increase Attributable to ------------------- ------------------ (Decrease) Rate Volume (Decrease) Rate Volume ---------- -------- -------- ---------- -------- -------- Interest income Loans: Commercial $ 1,915 $(1,323) $ 3,238 $ 2,232 $ 735 $ 1,497 Mortgage 521 (672) 1,193 2,328 467 1,861 Consumer (436) 243 (679) (193) 102 (295) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total loans 2,000 (1,752) 3,752 4,367 1,304 3,063 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Investment securities: U.S. Government (168) (84) (84) (633) 33 (666) Federal agencies (1,522) (118) (1,404) 750 82 668 Mortgage-backed 404 (27) 431 146 65 81 State and municipal (31) 9 (40) 195 5 190 Other investments 495 19 476 220 11 209 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total investment securities (822) (201) (621) 678 196 482 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Deposits in other banks 206 (119) 325 (94) 46 (140) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total interest income 1,384 (2,072) 3,456 4,951 1,546 3,405 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Interest expense Deposits: Demand (540) (545) 5 (52) (91) 39 Money market 453 (75) 528 330 153 177 Savings (494) (470) (24) (97) (5) (92) Time 1,522 82 1,440 1,811 797 1,014 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total deposits 941 (1,008) 1,949 1,992 854 1,138 Repurchase agreements (274) (376) 102 486 172 314 Other borrowings (508) (90) (418) 129 112 17 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total interest expense 159 (1,474) 1,633 2,607 1,138 1,469 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net interest income $ 1,225 $ (598) $ 1,823 $ 2,344 $ 408 $ 1,936 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT As the holding company for a commercial bank, the Corporation's primary component ofinterest rate and liquidity risk.


Effectively managing market risk is essential to achieving the Company’s financial objectives.  Market risk reflects the risk of economic loss resulting from changes in interest rates and market prices.  The Company is generally not subject to currency exchange risk or commodity price risk.  The Company’s primary market risk exposure is interest rate volatility. The Corporation's primary objectives for managing interestrisk; however, market risk also includes liquidity risk.  Both are discussed below.

Interest Rate Risk Management
Interest rate volatility are to identify opportunities to maximizerisk and its impact on net interest income while ensuring adequate liquidity and carefully managingis a primary market risk exposure.  The Company manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rate risk. Therates through policies approved by its Asset/Liability Investment Committee ("ALCO"(“ALCO”), and Board of Directors, both of which is primarily composedreceive and review periodic reports of executive officers, is responsible for: o Monitoring corporate financial performance; o Meeting liquidity requirements; o Establishingthe Company’s interest rate parameters, indices, and terms for loan and deposit products; o Assessing and evaluatingrisk position.
 The Company uses simulation analysis to measure the competitive rate environment; o Reviewing and approving investment portfolio transactions under established policy guidelines; o Monitoring and measuring interest rate risk. Interest rate risk refers to the exposuresensitivity of the Corporation'sprojected earnings and market value of portfolio equity ("MVE") to changes in interest rates.  The magnitude of the change in earnings and MVE resulting from interest rate changes is impacted by the time remaining to maturity on fixed-rate obligations, the contractual ability to adjust rates prior to maturity, competition,Simulation takes into account current balance sheet volumes and the general level of interest ratesscheduled repricing dates and customer actions. There are several common sources of interest rate risk that must be effectively managed if there is to be minimal impact on the Corporation's earnings and capital. Repricing risk arises largely from timing differences in the pricingmaturities of assets and liabilities.  Reinvestment risk refers to the reinvestment of cash flows from interest payments and maturing 10 assets at lower or higher rates. Basis risk exists when different yield curves or pricing indices do not change at precisely the same time orIt incorporates numerous assumptions including growth, changes in the same magnitude such that assets and liabilities with the same maturity are not all affected equally. Yield curve risk refers to unequal movements in interest rates across a full range of maturities. In determining the appropriate level of interest rate risk, ALCO reviews the changes in net interest income and MVE given various changes in interest rates. The Corporation also considers the most likely interest rate scenarios, local economics, liquidity needs, business strategies, and other factors in determining the appropriate levels of interest rate risk. To effectively measure and manage interest rate risk, interest rate sensitivity and simulation analysis are used to determine the impact on net interest income and MVE from changes in interest rates. Interest rate sensitivity analysis presents the amountmix of assets and liabilities, that are estimatedprepayments, and average rates earned and paid.  Based on this information, management uses the model to reprice through specified periods if there are not changes inproject net interest income under multiple interest rate scenarios.

A balance sheet mix. is considered asset sensitive when its earning assets (loans and securities) reprice faster or to a greater extent than its liabilities (deposits and borrowings).  An asset sensitive balance sheet will produce more net interest income when interest rates rise and less net interest income when they decline.  Based on the Company’s simulation analysis, management believes the Company’s interest sensitivity position at December 31, 2008 is asset sensitive.


The interest rate sensitivity analysisposition at December 31, 2008 is illustrated in Table 3 reflects the Corporation'sfollowing table.  The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities on December 31, 2001 that will either be repricedare presented in accordance with market rates, mature or are estimated to mature early or prepay within the periods indicated (in thousands): Table 3 - Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis
3 Months > 3 Months > 1 Year > 3 Year or Less to 1 Year to 3 Years to 5 Years > 5 Years Total -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------- Interest sensitive assets: Interest bearing deposits with other banks $ 14,351 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 14,351 Investment securities 21,796 15,746 47,170 45,995 24,100 154,807 Loans 102,874 146,039 114,255 10,128 2,297 375,593 ---------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total interest sensitive assets 139,021 161,785 161,425 56,123 26,397 544,751 ---------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Interest sensitive liabilities: NOW and savings deposits 127,055 - - - - 127,055 Money market deposits 47,025 - - - - 47,025 Time deposits 52,122 119,188 44,012 16,037 - 231,359 Repurchase agreements and other borrowings 27,177 - 3,000 - 10,000 40,177 ---------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total interest sensitive liabilities 253,379 119,188 47,012 16,037 10,000 445,616 ---------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Interest sensitivity gap $(114,358) $ 42,597 $114,413 $ 40,086 $ 16,397 $ 99,135 ========== ========= ======== ======== ======== ======== Cumulative interest sensitivity gap $(114,358) $(71,761) $ 42,652 $ 82,738 $ 99,135 ========== ========= ======== ======== ======== Percentage cumulative gap to total interest sensitive assets (21.0)% (13.2)% 7.8% 15.2% 18.2% Of the loans in the above table that either mature or can be repriced in periods over 1 year, $70,340 have adjustable rates and $56,340 have fixed rates. Investment security prepayments were estimated using recent market information.
Because of inherent limitations in interest rate sensitivity analysis, ALCO uses more sophisticated interest rate risk measurement techniques. Simulation analysis is usedthey are expected to subject the current repricing conditions to rising and falling interest rates in increments and decrements of 1%, 2% and 3% to determine how net interest income changes for the next twelve months. ALCO also measures the effects of changes in interest rates on the Market Value of Equity (MVE) by discounting future cash flows of deposits and loans using new rates at which deposits and loans would be made to similar depositors and borrowers. Market value changes on the investment portfolio are estimated by discounting future cash flows and using duration analysis. Loan and investment security prepayments are estimated using current market information. reprice or mature.

Table 5 - Interest Rate Sensitivity Gap Analysis
December 31, 2008 
(dollars in thousands) 
  
  Within  > 1 Year  > 3 Year       
  1 Year  to 3 Years  to 5 Years  > 5 Years  Total 
Interest sensitive assets:               
Interest bearing deposits               
with other banks $1,112  $-  $8,000  $-  $9,112 
Securities  15,116   41,839   16,802   67,059   140,816 
Loans (1)  347,594   99,879   73,248   52,153   572,874 
Total interest                    
sensitive assets  363,822   141,718   98,050   119,212   722,802 
                     
Interest sensitive liabilities:                    
Checking and savings deposits  175,756   -   -   -   175,756 
Money market deposits  56,615   -   -   -   56,615 
Time deposits  181,352   49,873   29,839   -   261,064 
Customer repurchase agreements  51,741   -   -   -   51,741 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  7,850   5,000   8,000   787   21,637 
Trust preferred capital notes  -   -   20,619   -   20,619 
Total interest                    
sensitive liabilities  473,314   54,873   58,458   787   587,432 
                     
Interest sensitivity gap $(109,492) $86,845  $39,592  $118,425  $135,370 
                     
Cumulative interest sensitivity gap $(109,492) $(22,647) $16,945  $135,370     
                     
Percentage cumulative gap                    
to total interest sensitive assets  (15.1) %  (3.1) %  2.3%  18.7%    
                     
                     
(1) Loans include loans held for sale and are net of unearned income.      
Table 46 shows the estimated impact of changes in interest rates up and down 1%, 2% and 3% on net interest income and on MVE as of December 31, 2001 (in thousands). The negative one year cumulative2008, assuming gradual and parallel changes in interest sensitivity gaprates, and consistent levels of $77,182,000 inassets and liabilities.  Net interest income for the following twelve months is projected to increase when interest rates are higher than current rates.  Due to the current low interest rate sensitivity analysis normally implies that the Corporation's netenvironment, no measurement was considered necessary for a further decline in interest income would rise if rates decline and fall if rates increase. The simulation analysis presents a more accurate picture since certain rate indices that reprice deposits do not change with the same magnitude over the same periodrates.


Table 6 - Estimated Changes in Net Interest Income 
(dollars in thousands) 
       
  December 31, 2008 
Change in Changes in 
Interest Net interest Income (1) 
Rates Amount  Percent 
       
Up  3.0% $2,460   9.3%
Up  2.0%  2,210   8.3 
Up  1.0%  1,443   5.4 
Up  0.5%  836   3.2 
No change  -   - 
         
(1) Represents the difference between estimated net interest income for the next 12 months in the new interest rate environment and the current interest rate environment.
Management cannot predict future interest rates or their effects on MVE or net interest income, the analysis indicates that a change in interest rates of plus or minus 3% is unlikely to have a material adverseexact effect on net interest income and MVE in future periods.income.  Computations of prospectivefuture effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on numerous assumptions including relative levels of market interest rates, asset and liability prepayments and composition and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results.  Certain limitations are inherent in such computations.  Certain assetsAssets and liabilities may react differently than projected to changes in market interest rates.   The interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while rates on other types of assets and liabilities may lag behind changes in market interest rates.  Also, the methodology used estimates variousInterest rate shifts may not be parallel.
Changes in interest rates of withdrawal for money market deposits, savings, and checking accounts, which may vary significantly from actual experience. The Corporation is also subject to prepayment risk, particularly in falling interest rate environments or in environments where the slope of the yield curve is relatively flat or negative. Such changes in the interest rate environment can cause substantial changes in the levelamount of prepayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities, which may alsoin turn affect the Corporation'sCompany’s interest rate sensitivity gap position.  Additionally, credit risk may increaserise if an interest rate increase adversely affects the ability of many borrowers to service their debt. Non-Interest Income Non-interest income totaled $5,668,000 in 2001 compared with $4,771,000 in 2000 and $4,493,000 in 1999. This was an increase of 18.8% during 2001 after an increase of 6.2% during 2000. The major components of non-interest income are trust and investment services, service charges on deposit accounts, securities gains or losses, other fees and insurance commissions, mortgage banking income and other income. Trust and investment services revenue

Liquidity Risk Management

Liquidity is the largest contributorability of the Company to convert assets into cash or cash equivalents without significant loss and to raise additional funds by increasing liabilities.  Liquidity management involves maintaining the Corporation's non-interest income. Fees fromCompany’s ability to meet the daily cash flow requirements of its customers, whether they are borrowers requiring funds to meet their credit needs or depositors desiring to withdraw funds.  Additionally, the parent company requires cash for various operating needs including dividends to shareholders, stock repurchases, the servicing of debt, and the payment of general corporate expenses.  The Company manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through policies approved by the ALCO and Board of Directors, both of which receive periodic reports of the Company’s interest rate risk position.  The Company uses a simulation and budget model to assist in the management of trusts, estatesthe future liquidity needs of the Company.

Liquidity sources include cash and investments totaled $2,569,000amounts due from banks, deposits in 2001,other banks, loan repayments, increases in deposits, lines of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”), federal funds lines of credit from two correspondent banks, and maturities and sales of securities.  Management believes that these sources provide sufficient and timely liquidity.

The Company has a decreaseline of $89,000, or 3.3%, from 2000. Trustcredit with the FHLB, equal to 30% of the Company’s assets, subject to the amount of collateral pledged.  Under the terms of its collateral agreement with the FHLB, the Company provides a blanket lien covering all of its residential first mortgage loans and investment services feeshome equity lines of credit.  In addition, the Company pledges as collateral its capital stock in 2000 increased 5.0% from 1999. and deposits with the FHLB.  Borrowings under the line were $21,637,000 at December 31, 2008 and $16,137,000 at December 31, 2007.

The decrease in 2001 resulted primarily from declinesCompany had fixed-rate term borrowing contracts with the FHLB as of December 31, 2008, with the following final maturities:
Amount Expiration Date
 $5,000,000 2009
  8,000,000 2011
     787,000 2014
    
The Company has federal funds lines of credit established with two other banks in the equity markets, which reduced portfolio value-based management fees. The 2000 increase came from a combinationamounts of growth in investments under management for customers due to a healthy equities market$15,000,000 and from new business. Service charges on deposit accounts were $1,385,000 in 2001, an increase of $272,000, or 24.4%, from 2000. Service charges during 2000 totaled $1,114,000, which was a 14.8% increase from 1999. A change in the fee structure$5,000,000, and additional accounts obtained contributedhas access to the growth in income in 2001 and 2000. Service charge pricing on deposit accounts is typically changed annually to reflect current costs and competition. Securities gains grew to $367,000 in 2001 and compares favorably to a lossFederal Reserve Bank’s discount window.  There were no amounts outstanding under these facilities at December 31, 2008 or 2007.


BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Securities

The Corporation strategically purchased a large volume of these securities in 2000 at a discount to their par value, and these discounts were then recognized as gains at the pre-maturity call date. 12 Other fees and insurance commissions were $749,000 in 2001, $592,000 in 2000, and $464,000 in 1999. Non-customer ATM fees, debit and credit card fees, safe deposit box rent, brokerage investment commissions and insurance commissions represent most of the income in this category. The increase in 2001 resulted primarily from the additional earnings at the Bank's brokerage subsidiary, ANB Services Corporation. Mortgage banking income represents fees from originating and selling residential mortgage loans through a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank, which began operations in December 1996. Mortgage banking income increased to $365,000 in 2001 from $240,000 in 2000. Mortgage banking income decreased to $240,000 in 2000 from $332,000 in 1999. Low intermediate and long-term interest rates in 2001 and 1999 encouraged heavy mortgage refinancing and purchase activity by borrowers. As interest rates rose in 1999 and again in 2000, mortgage lending declined as fewer borrowers qualified for loans or desired loans at higher rates. Other income was $232,000 in 2001, an increase of 36.7% from the $170,000 recorded in 2000, which in turn was a decrease of 9.1% from $187,000 recorded in 1999. Other income in 1999 included $94,000 in gains from the sale of real estate owned. Check order income and dividends from equity investments in a title agency account for the majority of other income. Non-Interest Expense Non-interest expense for 2001 was $13,614,000, a 5.3% increase from the $12,923,000 reported in 2000, which in turn increased $1,382,000 or 12.0%, over $11,542,000 in 1999. Non-interest expense includes salaries, pension and other employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expense, core deposit intangible amortization and other expenses. Salaries of $6,384,000 in 2001 increased only $312,000, or 5.1%, over 2000 due primarily to a full year of staffing the South Boston office coupled with merit increases. Salaries of $6,071,000 in 2000 increased $496,000, or 8.9%, over 1999 due to new branch offices in South Boston and Martinsville, increased incentive compensation and merit increases. Pension and other employee benefits totaled $1,391,000 in 2001, an increase of 20.5% from the $1,154,000 recorded in 2000, which in turn was an increase of 20.9% from the $955,000 reported in 1999. The increases in both years are due to increased premiums on medical insurance and higher pension costs. While some of the increase is due to increased staffing, the majority of the increases are due to the recent trend of health care insurance expenses increasing at a much higher rate than overall inflation. Occupancy and equipment expense of $2,316,000 for 2001 increased $132,000, or 6.1%, over $2,184,000 recorded in 2000, which increased 15.3% from $1,894,000 recorded in 1999. The higher occupancy and equipment expense in 2001 resulted from the South Boston office that opened in December 2000 and from higher depreciation, maintenance and licensing fees on new technology equipment and software designed to improve product delivery and increase productivity. Core deposit intangible expense represents amortization of premiums paid for deposits at the Yanceyville and Gretna offices that is calculated on a straight-line basis over ten years. Other expense was $3,074,000 in 2001, an increase of 0.3% over the $3,064,000 reported in 2000, which increased from $2,667,000 recorded in 1999. The minimal increase in 2001 was the result of management's continued focus on controlling overhead expenses. The 2000 increase primarily resulted from expenses related to offices opened in 1999 and 2000 and from related income growth. The efficiency ratio, a productivity measure used to determine how well non-interest expense is managed, was 47.6%, 48.1%, and 47.7% for 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively. A lower efficiency ratio indicates more favorable expense efficiency. Leaders in expense efficiency in the banking industry have achieved ratios in the mid-to-high 40% range while the majority of the industry remains in the 55-65% range. The efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of taxable equivalent net interest income and non-interest income. INCOME TAX PROVISION Applicable income taxes on 2001 earnings amounted to $3,941,000, resulting in an effective tax rate of 29.5% compared to $3,415,000, or 28.2% in 2000, and $3,320,000, or 29.5% in 1999. In each year, the Corporation was subject to a Federal tax rate of 34%. The major difference between the statutory rate and the effective rate results from income that is not taxable for Federal income tax purposes. The primary non-taxable income is that of state and municipal securities and industrial revenue bonds or loans. The increase in the effective tax rate for 2001 as compared to 2000 was a result of the decrease in earnings from tax-exempt assets, such as loans to municipalities or investment obligations of state and political subdivisions, as a percentage of total income. 13 Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources Investment SECURITIES The investment securities portfolio consists primarily of securities for which an active market exists. The Bank's policy is to invest primarily in securities of the U. S. Government and its agencies and in other high grade fixedgenerates income, securities to minimize credit risk. The investment portfolio plays a primary role in the management of interest rate sensitivity, and generates substantial interest income. In addition, the portfolio serves asprovides a source of liquidity, and is used to meet collateral requirements.  The investmentsecurities portfolio consists primarily of two components, investment securities held to maturityhigh quality investments.  Federal agency, mortgage-backed, and investment securities available for sale. Securities are classified as held to maturity based on management's intent and the Corporation's ability, at the time of purchase, to hold such securities to maturity. These securities are carried at amortized cost. Securities which may be sold in response to changes in market interest rates, changes in securities' prepayment risk, increases in loan demand, general liquidity needs, and other similar factors are classified as available for sale and are carried at estimated fair value. At December 31, 2001 total investment securities at carrying value were $156,791,000, a decline of 3.8% from year-end 2000. Securities of U.S. government agencies represented 21.4% of the total securities portfolio, mortgage securities issued by U.S. government corporations were 28.5%, obligations of state and municipal subdivisions were 25.0%, and other investments were 25.1%. The decline in U.S. government agency and corporations since 2000 is due to a large volume of these securities being called prior to their stated maturity date. Proceeds from these securities were used to fund loan growth and to fund additional mortgage and other investment securities. As of December 31, 2001, there was a net unrealized gain of $1,984,000 related to the available for sale investment portfolio compared to $489,000 at year-end 2000. The market value of securities held to maturity at December 31, 2001 was more than the book value by $680,000. The state and municipal securities were diversified among many different issuescomprise the majority of the portfolio.
During 2008, the Company sold all remaining shares it held in FNMA and localities. FHLMC preferred stock.

The following table presents information on the amortized cost, maturities, and taxable equivalent yields of securities at the end of the last three years.


Table 7 - Securities Portfolio 
(in thousands, except yields) 
                   
  December 31,
  2008 2007  2006
                   
     Taxable     Taxable     Taxable 
  Amortized  Equivalent  Amortized  Equivalent  Amortized  Equivalent 
  Cost  Yield  Cost  Yield  Cost  Yield 
Federal Agencies:                  
Within 1 year $8,240   4.58% $4,000   3.46% $36,969   3.92%
1 to 5 years  29,719   4.95   45,170   4.79   45,432   4.62 
5 to 10 years  5,372   5.15   6,180   5.46   6,706   4.67 
Over 10 years  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Total  43,331   4.91   55,350   4.77   89,107   4.34 
                         
Mortgage-backed:                        
Within 1 year  746   3.91   108   3.43   -   - 
1 to 5 years  3,435   4.95   3,461   4.33   4,460   4.51 
5 to 10 years  12,730   4.81   14,411   4.85   8,345   4.83 
Over 10 years  28,482   5.08   27,674   5.34   6,805   5.06 
Total  45,393   4.97   45,654   5.10   19,610   4.84 
                         
State and Municipal:                        
Within 1 year  4,549   5.04   4,025   5.60   1,330   6.69 
1 to 5 years  23,127   4.99   24,443   4.97   23,036   5.15 
5 to 10 years  9,302   5.99   11,679   5.63   16,550   5.16 
Over 10 years  6,615   6.19   7,878   5.73   5,179   6.03 
Total  43,593   5.39   48,025   5.31   46,095   5.30 
                         
Other Securities:                        
Within 1 year  1,485   3.32   -   -   1,005   6.06 
1 to 5 years  -   -   1,485   3.32   1,485   3.32 
5 to 10 years  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Over 10 years  3,899   2.35   4,994   6.56   6,401   6.21 
Total  5,384   2.62   6,479   5.82   8,891   5.71 
                         
Total portfolio $137,701   4.99% $155,508   5.08% $163,703   4.74%



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Table 5 details the Corporation's investment security portfolio. 14 Table 5 - Investment Portfolio This table presents information on the book value, maturities and taxable equivalent yields of investment securities at the end of the last 3 years (in thousands, except yields): - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001 2000 1999 --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- Taxable Taxable Taxable Book Equivalent Book Equivalent Book Equivalent Value Yield Value Yield Value Yield -------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------- U.S. Government: Within 1 year $ - -% $ - -% $ 7,002 6.63% 1 to 5 years - - - - - - -------- --------- -------- --------- -------- -------- Total - - - - 7,002 6.63 -------- --------- -------- --------- -------- -------- Federal Agencies: Within 1 year - - 20,514 7.08 - - 1 to 5 years 28,192 5.35 42,842 6.83 54,249 6.87 5 to 10 years 5,000 6.12 2,000 6.84 6,979 6.59 Over 10 years - - - - - - -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total 33,192 5.47 65,356 6.91 61,228 6.86 -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Mortgage-backed: Within 1 year 1,881 6.87 3 7.08 - - 1 to 5 years 4,141 6.72 8,095 6.77 8,360 6.74 5 to 10 years 6,175 6.19 2,080 6.62 3,612 6.59 Over 10 years 31,909 6.25 23,930 6.20 27,449 6.20 -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total 44,106 6.31 34,108 6.36 39,421 6.35 -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- State and Municipal: Within 1 year 1,501 7.89 2,210 7.76 1,599 7.54 1 to 5 years 17,310 7.33 12,080 7.64 9,789 7.88 5 to 10 years 19,324 7.54 22,352 7.44 24,008 7.41 Over 10 years 531 7.79 2,246 7.39 4,695 7.28 -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total 38,666 7.46 38,888 7.52 40,091 7.51 -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Other Investments: Within 1 year 10,525 2.10 2,045 6.29 - - 1 to 5 years 17,790 6.50 9,056 6.77 9,539 6.62 5 to 10 years 3,098 6.32 7,557 6.23 8,966 6.25 Over 10 years 7,430 5.51 5,430 6.36 2,672 6.16 -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total 38,843 5.10 24,088 6.47 21,177 6.41 -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total portfolio $154,807 6.11% $162,440 6.87% $168,919 6.83% ======== ========= ======== ======== ======== ========
Loan Portfolio of Contents


Loans

The Corporation's lending activities are its principal sourceloan portfolio consists primarily of income. Loans, net of unearned income increased $35,837,000 or 10.5% during 2001commercial and increased $46,015,000 or 15.7% from 1999 to 2000. The decline in the percentage of loan growth in 2001 is attributable to general economic conditions and to some extent the 2000 growth was accelerated by the Corporation's entry into the Martinsville market in 1999. The primary increases in types of loans in 2001 wereresidential real estate loans, secured by nonfarm, nonresidential propertiescommercial loans to small and commercialmedium-sized businesses, construction and industrialland development loans, and home equity loans.  Management considersAverage loans increased $17,623,000, or 3.2%, from 2007 to 2008.  Average loans increased $36,283,000, or 7.1%, from 2006 to 2007.  The 2007 increase was due largely to the loan portfolio diversified and it consistsacquisition of 62.1%Community First, which occurred in April 2006.

Period-end loans increased $19,719,000, or 3.6%, from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2008.  The increase was primarily due to growth in commercial real estate securedand home equity loans.

Loans held for sale are loans 28.3% commercialoriginated and agriculturalin process of being sold to the secondary market. These loans are sold servicing released and 9.6% consumer loans as oftotaled $1,764,000 at December 31, 2001, as detailed2008, and $1,368,000 at December 31, 2007.

The following table provides loan balances, percentage of portfolio (excluding loans held for sale), and the percentage change since December 31, 2007 of loans outstanding by geographic region.  The loans are allocated to the region in Table 6. which they were originated.  In some circumstances, loans may be originated in one region for borrowers located in other regions.

Table 8 - Loans by Geographic Region
          
  December 31, 2008    
(dollars in thousands) Balance  
Percentage
of Portfolio
  
Percentage Change
in Balance Since
December 31, 2007
 
          
Danville region $218,292   38.2%  5.9%
Central region  161,933   28.4   7.2 
             
Southside region:            
             
Martinsville and Henry County  111,788   19.6   3.4 
Halifax and Pittsylvania County  61,415   10.7   (2.8)
Greensboro area  17,682   3.1   (23.3)
             
Total loans $571,110   100.0%    
             

The CorporationCompany does not participate in highly leveraged lending transactions, as defined by the bank regulatorsregulations, and there are no loans of this nature recorded in the loan portfolio.  The CorporationCompany has no foreign loans in its portfolio.  15 Table 6 - Loans
2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Real estate loans: Construction and land development $ 10,282 $ 9,284 $ 7,317 $ 8,104 $ 4,442 Secured by farmland 1,110 1,616 1,306 1,491 1,274 Secured by 1-4 family residential properties 126,860 121,449 108,994 95,711 94,294 Secured by multi-family (5 or more) residential properties 6,385 5,023 4,532 2,268 1,521 Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties 88,648 67,312 54,170 44,251 41,277 LoansWhile there were no concentrations of loans to farmers 1,452 1,625 2,468 2,293 2,761 Commercial and industrial loans 98,324 83,428 66,459 67,154 57,971 Consumer loans 36,077 44,389 45,235 46,337 48,499 Loans for nonrated industrial development obligations 6,436 5,590 3,236 1,895 2,398 All other loans 19 40 24 15 13 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Loans - net of unearned income $375,593 $339,756 $293,741 $269,519 $254,450 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== There were no foreign loans outstanding during any individual, group of individuals, business, or industry that exceeded 10% of total loans at December 31, 2008 or 2007, loans to lessors of nonresidential buildings represented 13.7% of total loans at December 31, 2008 and 11.0% at December 31, 2007; the lessees and lessors are engaged in a variety of industries.

Table 9 illustrates loans by type.

Table 9 - Loans 
                
  December 31, 
(in thousands) 2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
                
Real estate:               
Construction and land development $63,361  $69,803  $69,404  $50,092  $34,101 
Commercial real estate  207,160   198,332   186,639   142,968   147,653 
Residential real estate  136,480   133,899   131,126   94,405   91,672 
Home equity  57,170   48,313   52,531   42,178   42,620 
Total real estate  464,171   450,347   439,700   329,643   316,046 
                     
Commercial and industrial  98,546   91,028   91,511   76,735   75,847 
Consumer  8,393   10,016   11,017   10,709   15,376 
                     
Total loans $571,110  $551,391  $542,228  $417,087  $407,269 
                     

The following table presents the maturity schedule of selected loan types (in thousands).


Table 10 - Maturities of Selected Loan Types 
December 31, 2008 
          
          
  Commercial       
  and  Real Estate    
(in thousands)
 Industrial (1)  Construction  Total 
          
1 year or less $63,928  $42,949  $106,877 
1 to 5 years (2)  29,994   14,838   44,832 
After 5 years (2)  4,624   5,574   10,198 
          Total $98,546  $63,361  $161,907 
             
             
(1) includes agricultural loans.            
(2) Of the loans due after one year, $48,578 have predetermined interest rates and $6,452 have floating or 
adjustable interest rates.

Allowance for Loan Losses, Asset Quality, and Credit Risk Management

The purpose of the above periods. Amounts represent year-end balances, classified by type (in thousands).
Table 7 - Scheduled Loan Maturities Commercial and Real Estate Agricultural Construction Total ------------ ------------ --------- Fixed Rate: 1 year of Less $ 1,014 $ 1 $ 1,015 1-5 years 12,646 1,446 14,092 After 5 years 4,292 30 4,322 --------- --------- --------- Total 17,952 1,477 19,429 Variable Rate: 1 year of Less 67,630 8,219 75,849 1-5 years 19,081 586 19,667 After 5 years 1,549 - 1,549 --------- --------- --------- Total 88,260 8,805 97,065 Total Loans and Leases (1) $ 106,212 $ 10,282 $ 116,494 ========= ========= ========= (1) This table excludes: Real Estate Mortgage Loans $ 223,003 Consumer Loans 36,077 Other Loans 19 --------- $ 259,099 ========= 16 ALLOWANCE AND PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES The allowance for loan losses is to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  The Bank'sallowance is increased by the provision for loan losses and by recoveries of previously charged-off loans.  Loan charge-offs decrease the allowance.

The Company uses certain practices to manage its credit risk.  These practices include (a) appropriate lending limits for loan officers, (b) a loan approval process, (c) careful underwriting of loan requests, including analysis of borrowers, collateral, and market risks, (d) regular monitoring of the portfolio, including diversification by type and geography, (e) review of loans by a Loan Review department which operates independently of loan production, (f) regular meetings of a Credit Committee has responsibilityto discuss portfolio and policy changes, and (g) regular meetings of an Asset Quality Committee which reviews the status of individual loans.

The Company’s lenders are responsible for determiningassigning risk ratings to loans using the parameters set forth in the Company’s Credit Policy.  The risk ratings are reviewed for accuracy, on a sample basis, by the Company’s Loan Review department, which operates independently of loan production.  These risk ratings are used in calculating the level of the allowance for loan losses, subject to the reviewlosses.

Calculations of the allowance for loan losses are prepared quarterly by the Loan Review department.  The calculations are reviewed for adequacy each quarter by the Company’s Credit Committee, Audit and Compliance Committee, and Board of Directors.  Among otherIn determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, factors which are considered include the Committee on a quarterly basis considers the Corporation'sCompany’s historical loss experience,experience; the size and composition of the loan portfolio,portfolio; loan risk ratings; nonperforming loans; impaired loans; other problem credits; the value and adequacy of collateral and guarantors, non-performing credits including impaired loans and the Corporation's loan "Watch" list,guarantors; and national and local economic conditions.

The economyCompany’s allowance for loan losses has three basic components:  the formula allowance, the specific allowance and the unallocated allowance.  Each of these components is determined based upon estimates that can and do change.  The formula allowance uses a historical loss view as an indicator of future losses along with various qualitative factors, including levels and trends in delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, charge-offs and recoveries; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of changes in underwriting standards; experience of lending staff and economic conditions; and portfolio concentrations.  In the formula allowance, the historical loss rate is combined with the qualitative factors, resulting in an adjusted loss factor for each risk-grade category of loans.  The adjusted loss factor is multiplied by the period-end balances for each risk-grade category.  The formula allowance is calculated for a range of outcomes.  The specific allowance uses various techniques to arrive at an estimate of loss for specifically identified impaired loans. The unallocated allowance includes estimated losses whose impact on the portfolio has yet to be recognized in either the formula or specific allowance.  The use of these values is inherently subjective and actual losses could be greater or less than the estimates.

No single statistic, formula, or measurement determines the adequacy of the Corporation's trade area,allowance.  Management makes difficult, subjective, and complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain, and different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions.  For analytical purposes, management allocates a portion of the allowance to specific loan categories and specific loans (the allocated allowance).  The entire allowance is used to absorb credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio, including identified and unidentified losses.

The relationships and ratios used in calculating the allowance, including the qualitative factors, may change from period to period.  Furthermore, management cannot provide assurance that, in any particular period, the Company will not have sizeable credit losses in relation to the amount reserved.  Management may find it necessary to significantly adjust the allowance, considering current factors at the time, including economic conditions, industry trends, and ongoing internal and external examination processes.  The allowance is subject to regulatory examinations and determinations as to adequacy, which includesmay take into account such factors as the City of Danville, City of Martinsville, Town of South Boston, Pittsylvania, Henry and Halifax Counties in Virginia, Town of Yanceyvillemethodology used to calculate the allowance and the northern halfsize of Caswell Countythe allowance in North Carolina, is heavily dependent on manufacturing. While diversificationcomparison to peer banks.

The Southern Virginia market, in which the Company has occurred in manufacturing in recent years, an apparel/home fashions textile firm and a tire manufacturing plant in Danville employ a significant workforce.presence, is under economic pressure. The region’s economic base has historically been weighted toward the manufacturing sector.  Increased global competition has negatively impacted the textile industry in the area withand several manufacturers have closed plants closing due to competitive pressures or due tothe relocation of some operations to foreign countries.  Other important industries include farming, tobacco processing and sales, food processing, furniture manufacturing and sales, specialty glass manufacturing, and packaging tape production.  Companies within these industries, especially furniture manufacturing, have also closed plants for reasons similar to those noted above.  Additional declines in manufacturing production and unemployment could negatively impact the ability of certain borrowers to repay loans.  Also, the current economic and credit crisis, which is resulting in rising unemployment and increasing bankruptcies, foreclosures and bank failures nationally, may further intensify the economic pressure in our markets.

The local economyallowance for loan losses was $7,824,000 at December 31, 2008, compared with $7,395,000 and $7,264,000 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans at each of these dates was 1.37%, 1.34%, and 1.34%, respectively.  The provision for loan losses was $1,620,000 in 2008, $403,000 in 2007, and $58,000 in 2006.

Loans charged-off net of recoveries totaled $1,191,000 in 2008, $272,000 in 2007, and $501,000 in 2006.  One residential construction and development loan, secured by undeveloped and partially-developed land in the Triad area of North Carolina, accounted for $575,000 of the Corporation's trade area continues to remain stable at this timenet charge-offs in 2008.  Table 14 presents the Company’s loan loss and recovery experience for the Corporation's loan losses have not been significant in recent years; however, an inherent risk to the loan portfolio exists if significant declines continue in the manufacturing sector along with a corresponding reduction in employment. There are additional risks of future loan losses that cannot be precisely quantified or attributed to particular loans or classes of loans. Since those factors include general economic trends as well as conditions affecting individual borrowers, thepast five years.

The allowance for loan losses is an estimate. The sumallocated to loan types based upon historical loss factors; risk grades on individual loans; portfolio analyses of these elements is the Loan Committee's recommended level of the allowance for loan losses. The unallocated portion of the allowance is based on loss factors that cannot be associated with specific loans or loan categories. Thesesmaller balance, homogenous loans; and qualitative factors.  Qualitative factors include management's subjective evaluation of such conditions as credit quality trends collateral values, portfolio concentrations, specific industry conditions in the regional economy, regulatory examination results, internal audit and loan review findings, recent loss experiences in particular portfolio segments, etc. The unallocated portion of the allowance for losses reflects management's attempt to ensure that the overall reserve appropriately reflects a margin for the imprecision necessarily inherent in estimates of credit losses. The allowance is also subject to regulatory examinations and determination as to adequacy, which may take into account such factors as the methodology used to calculate the allowance and the size of the allowance in comparison to peer banks identified by regulatory agencies. In 2001, the Corporation accrued $1,015,000 in provision for loan losses compared to $1,020,000 in 2000 and $670,000 in 1999. The provision for loan losses in 2001 was influenced by a 10.5% increase in loans in 2001 and by slightly higher net charge-offs. Over the past several years, the Corporation has substantially increased its portfolio of commercial loans. The risks associated with increasing the volume of commercial and commercial real estate loans resulted in an increase in the provision for loan losses for 2001 and 2000 when compared to years prior to 2000. While the Corporation continues to increase its commercial loan portfolio, the portfolio also continues to become "more seasoned", allowing management to better assess the risk associated with the portfolio. Loans charged off during 2001 amounted to $602,000 compared to $567,000 in 2000 and $509,000 in 1999. Recoveries amounted to $175,000, $158,000, and $153,000 in 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively. Net charge-offs increased to $427,000 in 2001 from $409,000 in 2000 and $356,000 in 1999. The ratio of net charge-offs to average outstanding loans was .12% in 2001, .13% in 2000, and .13% in 1999. Management considers these charge-off ratios lower than those of their peer banks, who generally consider charge-off levels of .10% to .40% to be within reasonable norms from a historical perspective. Table 10 presents the Corporation's loan loss and recovery experience (in thousands) for the past five years. The allowance for loan losses totaled $5,334,000 at December 31, 2001, an increase of 12.4% over December 31, 2000. The ratio of the allowance to loans, less unearned income, was 1.42% at December 31, 2001 and 1.40% at December 31, 2000. The increase in the allowance is supported by the allowance methodology listed above, the growth in the total loan portfolio, with primary consideration given to the growth in commercial and commercial real estatedelinquencies, nonaccrual loans, and the overall conditionloss rates; trends in volume and terms of the Corporation's trade areas. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb any inherent losses on existing loans, effects of changes in the Corporation's loan portfolio at December 31, 2001. 17 Table 8 - Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses Management has allocated the allowance for loan losses to loan categories as follows (in thousands):
2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ------------------ Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent of loans of loans of loans of loans of loans in each in each in each in each in each category category category category category to total to total to total to total to total Amount loans Amount loans Amount loans Amount loans Amount loans ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ -------- Commercial (including commercial real estate) $2,005 55% $1,691 50% $1,190 46% $1,046 47% $ 873 44% Real estate- residential 236 35 177 37 167 39 151 36 129 37 Consumer 1,276 10 1,304 13 1,503 15 1,525 17 1,173 19 Unallocated 1,817 - 1,574 - 1,275 - 1,099 - 1,102 - ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ -------- Balance at end of year $5,334 100% $4,746 100% $4,135 100% $3,821 100% $3,277 100% ====== ======== ====== ======== ====== ======== ====== ======== ====== ======== Management's criteria for evaluating the adequacy of its allowance for loan losses includes individual evaluation of significant loans and overall portfolio analyses for more homogeneous, smaller balance loan portfolios. Based on management's evaluation, estimated loan loss allowances are assigned to the individual loans which present a greater risk of loan loss. The remaining loan loss allowance is allocated to the remaining loans on an overall portfolio basis based on historical loss experience. The assessed risk of loan loss is higher in the commercial and consumer loan categories as these categories contain loans which are more significant to the Corporation and to the individual borrowers, thereby exposing the Corporation to a greater risk of loss in the event of downturns in the financial position of individual borrowers. The remaining loan categories are typically for lesser amounts and are distributed over a much larger population of borrowers, thereby reducing the Corporation's risk of loan loss.
Table 9 - Loan Loss Ratios
2001 2000 1999 ------- ------- ------- Allowance as percentage of outstanding loans, net of unearned income 1.42% 1.40% 1.41% Net charge-offs as percentage of allowance 8.00 8.60 8.62 Net charge-offs as percentage of average loans, net of unearned income .12 .13 .13 Provision as percentage of net charge-offs 237.72 250.00 187.91 Provision as percentage of average loans, net of unearned income .28 .32 .24 Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans 9.39X 32.51X 14.16X
18 Table 10 - Summary of Loan Loss Experience
2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Balance at beginning of period $4,746 $4,135 $3,821 $3,277 $3,070 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Charge-offs: Commercial loans 141 141 34 68 452 Real estate loans 59 9 - - - Consumer loans 402 417 475 440 540 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ 602 567 509 508 992 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Recoveries: Commercial loans 75 32 40 9 - Real estate loans 3 1 - - - Consumer loans 97 125 113 116 99 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ 175 158 153 125 99 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Net charge-offs 427 409 356 383 893 Provision for loan losses 1,015 1,020 670 927 1,100 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Balance at end of period $5,334 $4,746 $4,135 $3,821 $3,277 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== Percent of net charge-offs to average net loans outstanding during the period .12% .13% .13% .15% .36% ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
ASSET QUALITY AND NON-PERFORMING LOANS The Corporation identifies specific credit exposures through its periodic analysisrisk selection, underwriting standards, and lending policies; experience of the loan portfoliolending officers and monitors general exposures fromother lending staff; national and local economic trends market values and other external factors. The Corporation maintains an allowance for loan losses, which is available to absorb losses inherent inconditions; and concentrations of credit.  Table 12 summarizes the loan portfolio. The allowance is increased by the provision for losses and by recoveries from losses. Charge-offs decrease the allowance. The adequacyallocation of the allowance for loan losses for the past five years.
A loan is determinedconsidered impaired when, based on a quarterly basis. Various factors as defined incurrent information and events, it is probable that the previous section "Allowance and Provision for Loan Losses" are considered in determiningCompany will be unable to collect the adequacy of the allowance. Loans, other than consumer, are generally placed on non-accrual status when any portionscheduled payments of principal or interest is 90 days pastwhen due or collectability is uncertain. Unless loans are inaccording to the process of collection, income recognized on consumer loans is discontinued and the loans are charged off after a delinquency of 90 days. Under the Corporation's policy a non-accruing loan may be restored to accrual status when none of its principal and interest is due and unpaid and the Corporation expects repaymentcontractual terms of the remaining contractual principal and interest or when it otherwise becomes well secured and in the processloan agreement. The following table shows loans that were considered impaired as of collection. Non-performing year end.

Table 11 - Impaired Loans 
                
  December 31, 
(in thousands) 2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
                
Not on nonaccrual status $1,921  $2,255  $262  $537  $1,007 
On nonaccrual status  1,271   1,310   1,114   2,995   5,303 
                     
Total impaired loans $3,192  $3,565  $1,376  $3,532  $6,310 
Table 12 - Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses
(dollars in thousands)
                     
 December 31, 
 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 
 $ % (1) $ % (1) $ % (1) $ % (1) $ % (1) 
Commercial                    
(including                    
commercial                    
real estate) $ 5,163       62% $ 5,056       62% $ 4,467       61% $ 3,897      64% $ 5,927       61%
                     
Residential                    
  real estate   2,335       37    1,852       36    2,119       37    1,462      33    1,231       35 
                     
Consumer      326         1       443         2       521        2       653        3       816        4 
                     
Unallocated          -         -         44         -       157         -         97        -           8         - 
                     
Total $ 7,824     100% $ 7,395     100% $ 7,264     100% $ 6,109    100% $ 7,982     100%
                     
(1) Represents the percentage of loans in each category to total loans. 



Table 13 - Asset Quality Ratios
                
  As of or for the Years Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
                
Allowance to loans*  1.37%  1.34%  1.34%  1.46%  1.96%
Net charge-offs to year-end allowance  15.23   3.68   6.90   38.27   5.07 
Net charge-offs to average loans  0.21   0.05   0.10   0.56   0.10 
Nonperforming assets to total assets*  0.91   0.42   0.45   0.72   1.35 
Nonperforming loans to loans*  0.50   0.48   0.63   1.02   1.99 
Provision to net charge-offs  136.02   148.16   11.58   19.89   764.20 
Provision to average loans  0.29   0.07   0.01   0.11   0.77 
Allowance to nonperforming loans*  275.01   280.22   212.09   142.97   98.39 
                     
* - at year end                    

   
Table 14 - Summary of Loan Loss Experience 
(in thousands) 
                
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
                
Balance at beginning of period $7,395  $7,264  $6,109  $7,982  $5,292 
                     
Allowance from acquisition  -   -   1,598   -   - 
                     
Charge-offs:                    
Construction and land development  1,007   -   1   -   - 
Commercial real estate  61   54   136   2,249   - 
Residential real estate  196   140   163   35   85 
Home equity  62   19   -   -   44 
Total real estate  1,326   213   300   2,284   129 
Commercial and industrial  63   103   354   76   169 
Consumer  175   199   259   217   357 
Total charge-offs  1,564   515   913   2,577   655 
                     
Recoveries:                    
Construction and land development  71   -   1   -   - 
Commercial real estate  101   15   98   46   49 
Residential real estate  3   3   11   3   - 
Home equity  -   1   1   -   - 
Total real estate  175   19   111   49   49 
Commercial and industrial  18   50   108   11   45 
Consumer  180   174   193   179   156 
Total recoveries  373   243   412   239   250 
                     
Net charge-offs  1,191   272   501   2,338   405 
Provision for loan losses  1,620   403   58   465   3,095 
Balance at end of period $7,824  $7,395  $7,264  $6,109  $7,982 

Nonperforming loans include loans on which interest is no longer accrued, accruing loans that are contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal and interest payments, and any loans classified as troubled debt restructuringsrestructurings.  Nonperforming assets include nonperforming loans and are detailed in Table 11. Loans in a non-accrual statusforeclosed real estate.  Nonperforming loans represented 0.91% of total loans at December 31, 2001 were $568,000 compared with $146,0002008, up from 0.48% at December 31, 2000. Loans on accrual status and past due 90 days or more at December 31, 2001 were $258,000 compared with $239,000 at December 31, 2000.2007.  There were no loans classified as troubled debt restructurings onat the end of any of the years presented in the table.


Table 15 - Nonperforming Assets 
(in thousands) 
  December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
Nonaccrual loans:               
  Real estate $2,730  $2,488  $3,195  $4,098  $7,005 
  Commercial  73   107   151   12   853 
  Agricultural  -   -   -   -   12 
  Consumer  42   44   79   107   243 
    Total nonaccrual loans  2,845   2,639   3,425   4,217   8,113 
                     
Restructured loans  -   -   -   -   - 
                     
Loans past due 90 days                    
  and accruing interest:                    
    Real estate  -   -   -   46   - 
Commercial  -   -   -   10   - 
Agricultural  -   -   -   -   - 
Consumer  -   -   -   -   - 
Total past due loans  -   -   -   56   - 
                     
Total nonperforming loans  2,845   2,639   3,425   4,273   8,113 
                     
Foreclosed real estate  4,311   632   99   188   221 
                     
Total nonperforming assets $7,156  $3,271  $3,524  $4,461  $8,334 
                     
Deposits

The Company’s deposits consist primarily of checking, money market, savings, and consumer time deposits.  Average deposits decreased 8,511,000, or 1.4%, in 2008 after increasing $1,350,000, or 0.2%, in 2007.  Period-end deposits increased $ $7,917,000, or 1.4%, from December 31, 2001 or2007 to December 31, 2000.2008.  The gross amountincrease in period-end deposits is attributed primarily to a special interest bearing demand deposit rate arrangement with a municipality.

During 2008, demand deposits increased $7,853,000, or 3.9%, money market deposits increased $6,361,000, or 12.7%, while savings deposits declined $2,776,000, or 4.5% and certificates of interest income that would have been recordeddeposit declined $3,521,000, or 1.3%, as customers sought higher-yielding accounts.

Table 16 - Deposits
(in thousands, except rates)
                   
  December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  Average     Average     Average  Average 
  Balance  Rate  Balance  Rate  Balance  Rate 
                   
Demand deposits -                  
noninterest bearing $98,157   -% $102,003   -% $102,117   -%
Demand deposits -                        
interest bearing  109,492   0.73   107,834   1.44   105,320   1.44 
Money market  53,659   1.88   52,843   2.70   48,124   2.45 
Savings  61,620   0.54   66,246   1.28   77,445   1.24 
Time  258,773   3.92   261,286   4.48   255,856   3.79 
  $581,701   2.11% $590,212   2.63% $588,862   2.27%
                         
Table 17 - Certificates of Deposit of $100,000 or More 
(in thousands) 
     
Certificates of deposit at December 31, 2008 in amounts of $100,000 or more were classified by maturity as follows:
     
3 months or less $19,666 
Over 3 through 6 months       25,405 
Over 6 through 12 months       19,086 
Over 12 months       43,029 
  $107,186 

Borrowed Funds

In addition to internal deposit generation, the Company also relies on non-accrual loans and restructured loans for the year ending December 31, 2001, if all such loans had been accruing interest at the original contractual rate, was $33,000. No interest payments were recorded as interest income during the reporting period for all such non-performing loans. Management has in place an aggressive program to control loan delinquencies, and the level of past due loans and non-performing loans is considered to be within an acceptable range. Total non-performing loansborrowed funds as a percentagesupplemental source of net loans were .22% at December 31, 2001 and .11% at December 31, 2000. Total non-performing loans are considered low by industry standards. Properties received due to loan foreclosures were $117,000 at December 31, 2001 and $30,000 at December 31, 2000. 19 Table 11 - Nonperforming Loans
2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Nonaccruing loans: Real Estate $414 $ 65 $107 $ 58 $281 Commercial 115 67 131 132 102 Agricultural 39 14 54 - 10 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total nonaccruing loans 568 146 292 190 393 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Restructured loans: Total restructured loans - - - - - ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total nonperforming loans $568 $146 $292 $190 $393 ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== Loans on accrual status past due 90 days or more: Real Estate $ - $ - $ 3 $ - $ - Consumer 217 176 232 239 165 Commercial 33 49 44 3 - Agricultural 8 14 8 7 16 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total past due loans $258 $239 $287 $249 $181 ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== Asset Quality Ratios: Allowance for loan losses to year-end net loans 1.42% 1.40% 1.41% 1.42% 1.29% Nonperforming loans to year-end net loans .15% .04% .10% .07% .15% Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans 9.39X 32.51X 14.16X 20.11X 8.34X At December 31, 2001, the Bank had no loan concentrations (loans to borrowers engaged in similar activities) which exceeded 10% of total loans. Amounts are in thousands, except ratios.
LIQUIDITY Liquidity is the measurefunding.  Borrowed funds consist of the Corporation's ability to generate sufficient funds to meet customer demands for loans and the withdrawal of deposit balances. The Corporation, in its normal course of business, maintains cash reserves and has an adequate flow of fundsrepurchase agreements, overnight borrowings from loan payments and maturing investment securities to meet present liquidity needs. Liquidity is provided from cash and amounts due from banks, federal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits in other banks, repayments from loans, increases in deposits, lines of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank, a correspondent bank and maturing investments. Management believes that these factors provide sufficient and timely liquidity for the foreseeable future. Management monitors and plans the Corporation's liquidity position for future periods. Liquidity strategies are implemented and monitored by the Bank's Asset/Liability Investment Committee (ALCO). The Committee uses a simulation model to assess the future liquidity needs of the Corporation and manage the investment of funds. The Bank has a line of credit equal to 15% of assets with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta that equaled approximately $85,861,000and longer-term FHLB advances, and trust preferred capital notes.  Customer repurchase agreements are borrowings collateralized by securities of the U.S. Government or its agencies and mature daily.  The Company considers these accounts to be stable sources of funds, as they represent customer sweep accounts.  The securities underlying these agreements remain under the Company’s control.
The following table presents information pertaining to the Company’s short-term borrowed funds.


Table 18 - Short-Term Borrowings 
(dollars in thousands) 
       
  December 31, 
  2008  2007 
       
Customer repurchase agreements $51,741  $47,891 
FHLB overnight borrowings  7,850   7,200 
Total $59,591  $55,091 
         
Weighted interest rate  1.75%  3.78%
         
Average for the year ended:        
Outstanding $62,082  $48,435 
Interest rate  2.62%  3.84%
         
Maximum month-end outstanding $81,598  $55,091 

Shareholders’ Equity

The Company’s goal with capital management is to generate attractive returns on equity and pay a high rate of dividends while maintaining capital sufficient to be classified as “well capitalized” under regulatory capital ratios and to support growth.

Shareholders’ equity was $102,300,000 at December 31, 2001. Borrowings outstanding under this line of credit were $13,000,0002008 and $16,000,000 respectively,$101,511,000 at December 31, 20012007.  This increase was largely the result of net income but was partially offset by dividends, stock repurchases and the effect of changes in unfunded pension liability.

Shareholders’ equity was $101,511,000 at December 31, 2000. Federal Home Loan Bank advances have decreased by $3,000,000 since2007 and $94,992,000 at December 31, 2000, due to a pre-maturity call2006.  This increase was largely the result of one fixed-term instrumentnet income and comprehensive income.  These increases were partially offset by the Federal Home Loan Bank. DEPOSITS dividends and stock repurchases.

The Corporation's major sourceCompany declared and paid quarterly dividends totaling $0.92, $0.91, and $0.87 per share of funds and liquidity is its deposit base. Table 12 presents the average balances of deposits and the average rates paid on those deposits for the past 3 years (in thousands). Expansion of the Corporation's earning assets is based largely on the growth of deposits from individuals and small and medium size businesses. These deposits are more stable in number and size than large denomination certificates of deposit. In addition, the Corporation's customers have relatively stable requirements for funds. 20 The mix of the deposit base (time deposits versus demand, money market and savings) is constantly subject to change. During 2001, as shown in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the deposit mix changed with an increase in money market accounts of $14,545,000, followed by an increase in higher cost time deposits of $11,605,000, an increase in demand deposits of $7,209,000, and an increase in savings deposits of $4,065,000. Deposit mix trends in 2001 were similar to 2000, except growth in transaction accounts were higher as customers placed more of their deposits into liquid money market, savings, and demand deposit accounts. Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more are detailed in Table 13. Table 12 - Deposits
2001 2000 1999 -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- Average Average Average Average Average Average Balance Rate Balance Rate Balance Rate -------- ------- -------- ------- -------- ------- Demand deposits - non-interest bearing $ 52,719 -% $ 49,126 -% $ 42,923 -% Demand deposits - interest bearing 56,419 .88% 56,141 1.84% 54,143 2.01% Money market 41,225 3.20% 24,861 3.48% 19,250 2.78% Savings 62,792 1.87% 63,739 2.62% 67,247 2.63% Time 229,050 5.51% 202,890 5.47% 183,707 5.05% -------- ------- -------- ------- -------- ------- $442,205 3.70% $396,757 3.70% $367,270 3.45% ======== ======== ======== -------
Table 13 - Certificates of Deposit Certificates of deposit at the end of 2001 in amounts of $100,000 or more were classified by maturity as follows (in thousands): 3 months or less $11,302 Over 3 through 6 months 19,766 Over 6 through 12 months 17,369 Over 12 months 14,999 ------- $63,436 =======
CAPITAL RESOURCES The assessment of capital adequacy depends on a number of factors such as asset quality, liquidity, earnings performance, and changing competitive conditions and economic forces. The adequacy of the Corporation's capital is reviewed by management on an ongoing basis. Management seeks to maintain a structure that will ensure an adequate level of capital to support anticipated asset growth and absorb potential losses. The Corporation's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 300,000 shares of the Corporation's common stock between August 16, 2000 and August 15, 2001, and 250,000 shares of the Corporation's common stock between August 29, 2001 and August 28, 2002. During 2001, the Corporation repurchased 254,366 shares of its common stock in 2008, 2007, and 2006, respectively.  Cash dividends in 2008 totaled $5,606,000 and represented a 69.9% payout of 2008 net income, compared to 48.8% in 2007 and 45.6% in 2006.

One measure of a financial institution’s capital level is the open marketratio of shareholders’ equity to assets.  Shareholders’ equity was 12.96% of assets at prices between $14.63December 31, 2008 and $19.00 per share. During 2000,13.14% at December 31, 2007.  In addition to this measurement, banking regulators have defined minimum regulatory capital ratios that the Corporation repurchased 40,000 shares ofCompany and its common stock, in the open market at prices between $13.00 and $15.50 per share. Since the inception of the stock repurchase plan the Corporation has purchased and retired 294,366 shares of its common stock. Regulatory agencies issued risk-based capital guidelinesbanking subsidiary are required to more appropriately consider the creditmaintain.  These ratios take into account risk inherent infactors identified by those regulatory authorities associated with the assets and off-balance sheet activities of a financial institution in the assessment of capital adequacy. Federal regulatory risk-based capital ratioinstitutions.  The guidelines require percentages, toor “risk weights,” be applied to variousthose assets including off-balance-sheetand off-balance sheet assets in relation to their perceived risk.  Under the guidelines, total capital has been defined as core (Tier I) capital and supplementary (Tier II) capital. The Corporation'sstrength is measured in two tiers.  Tier I capital consists primarily of shareholder'sshareholder’s equity and trust preferred capital notes, while Tier II capital consists of thequalifying allowance for loan losses. The definition“Total” capital is the total of assets has been modified to include items onTier I and off the balance sheet, with each item being assigned a "risk-weight" for the determination of the ratioTier II capital.  Another regulatory indicator of capital to risk-adjustedadequacy is the leverage ratio, which is computed by dividing Tier I capital by average quarterly assets less intangible assets.

The regulatory guidelines require that minimum total capital (Tier I plus Tier II) of 8% be held against total risk-adjusted assets, at least half of which (4%) must be Tier I capital.  At December 31, 2001,2008, the Corporation'sCompany’s Tier I and total capital ratios were 14.32%16.67% and 15.56%17.92%, respectively.  At December 31, 2000,2007, these ratios were 16.02%17.03% and 17.09%18.28%, respectively.  The ratios for both years were well in excess ofexceeded the regulatory requirements.  21 The Company’s leverage ratios were 13.04% and 12.98% at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  The leverage ratio has a regulatory minimum of 4%, with most institutions required to maintain a ratio of 4-5%, depending upon risk profiles and other factors.

As mandated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Act of 1991 ("FDICIA"),bank regulations, the following five capital categories are identified for insured depository institutions:  "well capitalized", "adequately capitalized", "undercapitalized", "significantly undercapitalized"“well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized,” and "critically undercapitalized". FDICIA requires“critically undercapitalized.”  These regulations require the federal banking regulators to take prompt corrective action with respect to insured depository institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements. Under the regulations, well capitalized institutions must have Tier I risk-based capital ratios of at least 6%, total risk-based capital ratios of at least 10% and, leverage ratios of at least 5%, and not be subject to capital directive orders. Under these guidelines,Management believes, as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, that the Corporation andCompany met the Bank have always been and continuerequirements to be considered well“well capitalized.


CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The Corporation's leverage ratios (Tier 1 capital divided by average quarterly assets less intangible assets) were 10.96% and 11.59% atfollowing items are contractual obligations of the Company as of December 31, 20012008 (in thousands):


  Payments Due By Period 
                
  Total  Under 1 Year  1-3 Years  3-5 Years  More than 5 years 
                
Time deposits $261,064  $181,352  $49,873  $29,839  $- 
FHLB borrowings  21,637   12,850   -   8,000   787 
Repurchase agreements  51,741   51,741   -   -   - 
Operating leases  702   296   325   79   2 
Trust preferred capital notes  20,619   -   -   -   20,619 

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ACTIVITIES

The Company enters into certain financial transactions in the ordinary course of performing traditional banking services that result in off-balance sheet transactions.  Other than AMNB Statutory Trust I, formed in 2006 to issue Trust Preferred Securities, the Company does not have any off-balance sheet subsidiaries.  Refer to Note 12 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of AMNB Statutory Trust I.  Off-balance sheet transactions were as follows (in thousands):

  December 31, 
Off-Balance Sheet Transactions 2008  2007 
       
Commitments to extend credit $146,399  $144,301 
Standby letters of credit  2,858   6,222 
Mortgage loan rate-lock commitments  2,031   2,215 

Commitments to extend credit to customers represent legally binding agreements with fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.  Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being funded, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future funding requirements.  Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company guaranteeing the performance of a customer to a third party.  Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and 2000, respectively. private borrowing arrangements.




Table 19 - Quarterly Financial Results 
(in thousands, except per share amounts) 
             
  Fourth  Third  Second  First 
2008 Quarter  Quarter  Quarter  Quarter 
             
Interest income $10,225  $10,599  $10,788  $11,260 
Interest expense  3,503   3,743   4,058   4,535 
                 
Net interest income  6,722   6,856   6,730   6,725 
Provision for loan losses  600   280   600   140 
Net interest income after provision
for loan losses
  6,122   6,576   6,130   6,585 
                 
Noninterest income  1,875   2,062   1,841   2,135 
Noninterest expense  5,547   5,485   5,643   5,449 
                 
Income before income taxes  2,450   3,153   2,328   3,271 
Income taxes  767   929   519   966 
                 
Net income $1,683  $2,224  $1,809  $2,305 
                 
Per common share:                
Net income - basic $0.28  $0.36  $0.30  $0.38 
Net income - diluted  0.28   0.36   0.30   0.38 
Cash dividends  0.23   0.23   0.23   0.23 
                 
                 
  Fourth  Third  Second  First 
2007 Quarter  Quarter  Quarter  Quarter 
                 
Interest income $12,300  $12,293  $12,106  $11,898 
Interest expense  4,842   4,947   4,823   4,758 
                 
Net interest income  7,458   7,346   7,283   7,140 
Provision for loan losses  100   -   -   303 
Net interest income after provision
for loan losses
  7,358   7,346   7,283   6,837 
                 
Noninterest income  1,903   2,276   2,431   2,212 
Noninterest expense  5,329   5,379   5,448   5,170 
                 
Income before income taxes  3,932   4,243   4,266   3,879 
Income taxes  1,157   1,309   1,235   1,175 
                 
Net income $2,775  $2,934  $3,031  $2,704 
                 
Per common share:                
Net income - basic $0.45  $0.48  $0.49  $0.44 
Net income - diluted  0.45   0.48   0.49   0.44 
Cash dividends  0.23   0.23   0.23   0.22 




Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The leverage ratio has a regulatory minimumCompany’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Interim Principal Financial Officer, evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 3%1934), with most institutionsas amended (the “Exchange Act”) as of December 31, 2007. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Interim Principal Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that the information required to maintain a ratio one to two percent abovebe disclosed by the 3% minimum depending upon risk profilesCompany in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and other factors. The Board of Directors declared regular quarterly dividends totaling $.66reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and $.585 per share of common stockforms. There were no significant changes in 2001 and 2000, respectively. Cash dividends totaled $3,924,000 and represented a 41.7% payout of 2001 net income, compared to 41.1% in 2000. The Board of Directors reviews the Corporation's dividend policy regularly and increases dividends when justified by earnings after considering future capital needs. Shareholders' equity was 11.4% of assets atCompany’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2001 and 11.7% at December 31, 2000. Shareholders' equity was $65,397,000 at December 31, 2001 and $63,338,000 at December 31, 2000. The Corporation's stock began trading2008 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


Management of the stock. The total market valueCompany is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.  Internal control is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of American National Bankshares Inc. common stock at $18.70 per share (the last trade recorded onfinancial reporting and the NASDAQ National Market during 2001) was $108,871,000, comparedpreparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  Management regularly monitors its internal control over financial reporting, and actions are taken to $87,925,000 at December 31, 2000 whencorrect deficiencies as they are identified.

Under the stock was last traded at $14.50 per share. The market valuesupervision and with the participation of management, including the principal executive officer and interim principal financial officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the Corporation's common stockeffectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.  This assessment was 167 percent of its book value with book value per common share at $11.23 on December 31, 2001. Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices The majority of assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature and therefore differ greatly from most industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets. Due to this fact, the effects of inflation on the Corporation's balance sheet are minimal, meaning that there are no substantial increases or decreases in net purchasing power over time. The most significant effect of inflation is on other expenses that tend to rise during periods of general inflation. Management feels that the most significant impact on financial results is changes in interest rates and the Corporation's ability to react to those changes. As discussed previously, management is attempting to measure, monitor and control interest rate risk. Forward-looking Statements The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Corporation. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptionsframework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of managementSponsoring Organizations of the Corporation and Bank andTreadway Commission.  Based on information available atthis evaluation under the time these statements and disclosures were prepared. Factorsframework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework, management concluded that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f).

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may cause actual results to differ materially from those expected include the following: o General economic conditions may deteriorate and negatively impact the abilitynot prevent or detect misstatements.  Further, because of borrowers to repay loans and depositors to maintain balances. o Changes in interest rates could reduce net interest income. o Competitive pressures among financial institutions may increase. o Legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in conditions, internal control effectiveness may vary over time.

The Company’s independent registered public accounting standards, may adversely affectfirm, Yount, Hyde and Barbour, P.C., has audited the businesses thatCompany’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, as stated in their report included herein.  Yount, Hyde and Barbour, P.C. also audited the Corporation and Bank are engaged in. o New products developed or new methods of delivering products could result in a reduction in business and income for the Corporation and Bank. o Adverse changes may occur in the securities market. 22 Table 14 - Quarterly Financial Results American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary (in thousands, except per share amounts)
Fourth Third Second First Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter ------- ------- ------- ------- 2001 ---- Interest income...........................$ 9,390 $ 9,936 $10,191 $10,303 Interest expense.......................... 3,876 4,339 4,572 4,715 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net interest income..................... 5,514 5,597 5,619 5,588 Provision for loan losses................. 228 252 273 262 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net interest income after provision..... 5,286 5,345 5,346 5,326 Non-interest income....................... 1,349 1,308 1,568 1,443 Non-interest expense...................... 3,272 3,434 3,450 3,458 ------- ------- ------- ------- Income before income tax provision...... 3,363 3,219 3,464 3,311 Income tax provision...................... 1,007 928 1,014 993 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net income..............................$ 2,356 $ 2,291 $ 2,450 $ 2,318 ======= ======= ======= ======= Per common share: Net income (basic)........................$ .40 $ .39 $ .41 $ .38 Net income (diluted)......................$ .40 $ .39 $ .41 $ .38 Cash dividends............................$ .170 $ .170 $ .170 $ .150
Fourth Third Second First Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter ------- ------- ------- ------- 2000 ---- Interest income...........................$10,189 $ 9,853 $ 9,497 $ 9,067 Interest expense.......................... 4,687 4,527 4,179 3,950 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net interest income..................... 5,502 5,326 5,318 5,117 Provision for loan losses................. 180 290 335 215 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net interest income after provision..... 5,322 5,036 4,983 4,902 Non-interest income....................... 1,270 1,185 1,141 1,175 Non-interest expense...................... 3,533 3,171 3,096 3,123 ------- ------- ------- ------- Income before income tax provision...... 3,059 3,050 3,028 2,954 Income tax provision...................... 868 860 848 839 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net income..............................$ 2,191 $ 2,190 $ 2,180 $ 2,115 ======= ======= ======= ======= Per common share: Net income (basic)......................$ .36 $ .36 $ .36 $ .35 Net income (diluted)....................$ .36 $ .36 $ .36 $ .35 Cash dividends..........................$ .150 $ .150 $ .150 $ .135
23 MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The followingCompany’s consolidated financial statements and related notes to consolidated financial statementsas of American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary were prepared by Management which has the primary responsibility for the integrityyear ended December 31, 2008.



/s/ Charles H. Majors                                                      
Charles H. Majors
President and Chief Executive Officer



/s/ Charles H. Majors                                                      
Charles H. Majors
Interim Principal Financial Officer

March 10, 2009




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To the Board of Directors which is comprised of three outside directors. The accounting system and related controls are reviewed by an extensive program of internal audits. The Audit and Compliance Committee meets regularly with the internal auditors to review their work and ensure that they are properly discharging their responsibilities. In addition, the Committee reviews and approves the scope and timing of the internal audits and any findings with respect to the system of internal controls. The Audit and Compliance Committee also meets periodically with representatives of Arthur Andersen LLP, the Corporation's independent public accountants, to discuss the results of their audit as well as other audit and financial matters. Reports of examinations conducted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency are also reviewed by the committee members. The responsibility of Arthur Andersen LLP is limited to an expression of their opinion as to the fairness of the financial statements presented. Their opinion is based on an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards as described in the second paragraph of their report. /s/ Charles H. Majors - ---------------------------------------------- Charles H. Majors President and Chief Executive Officer /s/ Brad E. Schwartz - ---------------------------------------------- Brad E. Schwartz Senior Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer January 15, 2002 24 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Shareholders
American National Bankshares Inc.:
Danville, Virginia

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of American National Bankshares Inc. (a Virginia corporation) and Subsidiarysubsidiaries as of December 31, 20012008 and 2000,2007, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001.2008.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation'sCompany’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

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

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiarysubsidiaries as of December 31, 20012008 and 2000,2007, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 20012008, in conformity with accounting principlesU.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have also audited, in accordance with the United States. Arthur Andersen LLP Raleigh, North Carolina, January 15, 2002 25 Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 2001 and 2000 American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001 2000 --------------- -------------- ASSETS Cash and due from banks ............................................$ 14,797,926 $ 16,392,313 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks............................ 14,350,723 8,678,150 Investment securities: Securities available for sale..................................... 127,316,666 120,353,348 Securities held to maturity (market value of $30,154,043 in 2001 and $42,919,727 in 2000)................................ 29,474,139 42,575,797 --------------- -------------- Total investment securities....................................... 156,790,805 162,929,145 --------------- -------------- Loans, net of unearned income ...................................... 375,592,960 339,756,374 Less allowance for loan losses...................................... (5,334,456) (4,746,429) -------------- -------------- Net loans.......................................................... 370,258,504 335,009,945 -------------- -------------- Bank premises and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $9,651,610 in 2001 and $8,518,452 in 2000.......... 7,857,426 7,868,410 Accrued interest receivable and other assets......................... 8,831,772 10,510,858 -------------- -------------- Total assets.......................................................$ 572,887,156 $ 541,388,821 ============== ============== LIABILITIES and SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities: Demand deposits -- non-interest bearing............................$ 58,573,035 $ 54,495,780 Demand deposits -- interest bearing................................ 61,404,626 58,272,932 Money market deposits.............................................. 47,024,615 32,480,105 Savings deposits................................................... 65,650,939 61,586,380 Time deposits...................................................... 231,358,568 219,753,122 -------------- -------------- Total deposits..................................................... 464,011,783 426,588,319 -------------- -------------- Repurchase agreements................................................ 27,176,758 31,729,600 FHLB Borrowings...................................................... 13,000,000 16,000,000 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities....................... 3,301,342 3,732,619 -------------- -------------- Total liabilities.................................................. 507,489,883 478,050,538 -------------- -------------- Shareholders' equity: Preferred stock, $5 par, 200,000 shares authorized, none outstanding................................................... - - Common stock, $1 par,10,000,000 shares authorized, 5,821,956 shares outstanding at December 31, 2001 and 6,063,772 shares outstanding at December 31, 2000.................. 5,821,956 6,063,772 Capital in excess of par value....................................... 9,588,502 9,831,428 Retained earnings.................................................... 48,677,761 47,119,966 Accumulated other comprehensive income - net unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of taxes of $674,361 in 2001 and $166,455 in 2000.............. 1,309,054 323,117 -------------- -------------- Total shareholders' equity......................................... 65,397,273 63,338,283 -------------- -------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity.........................$ 572,887,156 $ 541,388,821 ============== ============== The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these balance sheets.
26 Consolidated Statements of Income For The Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001 2000 1999 -------------- --------------- -------------- Interest Income: Interest and fees on loans...........................................$ 30,216,549 $ 28,300,030 $ 23,959,012 Interest on deposits in other banks.................................. 385,019 179,215 273,702 Income on investment securities: U S Government..................................................... - 167,977 800,693 Federal agencies................................................... 2,709,097 4,231,105 3,480,986 Mortgage-backed.................................................... 2,723,146 2,319,166 2,172,825 State and municipal ............................................... 1,916,297 1,944,604 1,767,782 Other investments.................................................. 1,869,711 1,464,462 1,244,133 -------------- -------------- -------------- Total interest income.............................................. 39,819,819 38,606,559 33,699,133 -------------- -------------- -------------- Interest Expense: Interest on deposits: Demand............................................................. 494,930 1,034,845 1,086,744 Money market....................................................... 1,318,002 865,024 534,801 Savings............................................................ 1,176,704 1,671,108 1,768,148 Time............................................................... 12,617,362 11,094,637 9,283,865 Interest on repurchase agreements.................................... 1,087,823 1,362,104 876,291 Interest on other borrowings......................................... 806,869 1,315,507 1,186,636 -------------- -------------- -------------- Total interest expense............................................. 17,501,690 17,343,225 14,736,485 -------------- -------------- -------------- Net Interest Income.................................................. 22,318,129 21,263,334 18,962,648 Provision for Loan Losses............................................ 1,015,000 1,020,000 670,000 -------------- -------------- -------------- Net Interest Income After Provision For Loan Losses.................................................... 21,303,129 20,243,334 18,292,648 -------------- -------------- -------------- Non-Interest Income: Trust and investment services........................................ 2,569,125 2,657,802 2,531,491 Service charges on deposit accounts.................................. 1,385,339 1,113,548 970,383 Other fees and commissions........................................... 749,072 591,724 464,045 Mortgage banking income.............................................. 365,349 240,390 332,490 Securities gains (losses)standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), net....................................... 367,035 (1,751) 7,970 Other income......................................................... 231,998 169,747 186,835 -------------- -------------- -------------- Total non-interest income.......................................... 5,667,918 4,771,460 4,493,214 -------------- -------------- -------------- Non-Interest Expense: Salaries............................................................. 6,383,811 6,071,352 5,575,472 Pension and other employee benefits.................................. 1,390,591 1,154,352 955,164 Occupancy and equipment ............................................. 2,316,282 2,184,099 1,894,299 Core deposit intangible amortization................................. 449,816 449,816 449,816 Other ............................................................... 3,073,702 3,063,880 2,666,880 -------------- -------------- -------------- Total non-interest expense......................................... 13,614,202 12,923,499 11,541,631 -------------- -------------- -------------- Income Before Income Tax Provision................................... 13,356,845 12,091,295 11,244,231 Income Tax Provision................................................. 3,941,474 3,414,930 3,319,881 -------------- -------------- -------------- Net Income...........................................................$ 9,415,371 $ 8,676,365 $ 7,924,350 ============== ============== ============== Net Income Per Common Share: * Basic................................................................$ 1.58 $ 1.42 $ 1.30 Diluted..............................................................$ 1.58 $ 1.42 $ 1.30 Average Common Shares Outstanding: Basic................................................................ 5,949,811 6,096,037 6,103,485 Diluted.............................................................. 5,973,153 6,101,415 6,118,540 * Per share amounts have been restated to reflect the impact of a 2-for-1 stock split effected in the form of a dividend issued July 1, 1999. The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
27 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity For the Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary
Accumulated Common Stock Capital in Other Total ------------------------- Excess of Retained Comprehensive Shareholders' Shares Amount Par Value Earnings Income (Loss) Equity ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- Balance, December 31, 1998............ 3,051,733 $ 3,051,733 $ 9,892,304 $ 40,798,323 $ 1,118,286 $ 54,860,646 Net income............................ - - - 7,924,350 - 7,924,350 Change in unrealized losses on securities available for sale, net of tax of $(1,476,108).......... - - - - (2,865,388) (2,865,388) ------------- Comprehensive income................ 5,058,962 Common stock issued in 2 for 1 stock split............................... 3,051,733 3,051,733 - (3,051,733) - - Stock options exercised............... 235 235 3,055 - - 3,290 Cash dividends declared and paid...... - - - (3,204,348) - (3,204,348) ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------- Balance, December 31, 1999.............6,103,701. 6,103,701 9,895,359 42,466,592 (1,747,102) 56,718,550 Net income............................ - - - 8,676,365 - 8,676,365 Change in unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax of $1,066,477............ - - - - 2,070,219 2,070,219 ------------- Comprehensive income................ 10,746,584 Stock repurchased and retired......... (40,000) (40,000) (64,854) (459,334) - (564,188) Stock options exercised............... 71 71 923 - - 994 Cash dividends declared and paid...... - - - (3,563,657) - (3,563,657) ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------- Balance, December 31, 2000............ 6,063,772 6,063,772 9,831,428 47,119,966 323,117 63,338,283 Net income............................ - - - 9,415,371 - 9,415,371 Change in unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax of $507,906.............. - - - - 985,937 985,937 ------------- Comprehensive income................ 10,401,308 Stock repurchased and retired......... (254,366) (254,366) (412,413) (3,933,272) - (4,600,051) Stock options exercised............... 12,550 12,550 169,487 - - 182,037 Cash dividends declared and paid...... - - - (3,924,304) - (3,924,304) ----------- ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------- Balance, December 31, 2001............ 5,821,956 $ 5,821,956 $ 9,588,502 $ 48,677,761 $ 1,309,054 $ 65,397,273 =========== ============ ============ ============= ============ ============= The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
28 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary
2001 2000 1999 ------------- ------------- ------------- Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net income...........................................................$ 9,415,371 $ 8,676,365 $ 7,924,350 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for loan losses............................................ 1,015,000 1,020,000 670,000 Depreciation......................................................... 1,171,113 1,116,688 1,029,875 Core deposit intangible amortization................................. 449,816 449,816 449,816 Amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on investment securities........................................... 74,916 (49,789) 77,488 (Gain) loss on sale of securities.................................... (367,035) 1,751 (7,970) Gain on sale of mortgage loans....................................... (365,349) (240,390) (332,490) Loss (gain) on sale of real estate owned............................. 19,950 - (94,462) Gain on sale of property and equipment............................... (2,000) - (6,150) Deferred income taxes benefit........................................ (356,927) (415,002) (211,558) Decrease (increase) in interest receivable........................... 863,391 (529,596) (1,282) Decrease (increase) in other assets.................................. 87,036 (697,250) (394,986) (Decrease) increase in interest payable.............................. (312,404) 284,949 176,627 (Decrease) increase in other liabilities............................. (118,873) 287,868 (191,290) ------------- ------------- ------------- Net cash provided by operating activities............................ 11,574,005 9,905,410 9,087,968 ------------- ------------- ------------- Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Proceeds from maturities, calls, and sales of securities ............ 75,759,161 14,261,280 50,241,341 Purchases of securities available for sale........................... (67,267,483) (7,504,500) (51,708,123) Purchases of securities held to maturity............................. (567,376) (229,097) (5,803,523) Net increase in loans................................................ (35,985,346) (46,183,642) (24,245,589) Proceeds from sale of real estate owned.............................. 195,050 - 449,462 Purchases of real estate owned....................................... - (215,000) - Purchases of property and equipment.................................. (1,158,129) (933,548) (1,472,195) ------------- ------------- -------------- Net cash used in investing activities................................ (29,024,123) (40,804,507) (32,538,627) ------------- ------------- -------------- Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Net increase in demand, money market, and savings deposits............................................... 25,818,018 16,645,617 2,525,430 Net increase in time deposits........................................ 11,605,446 24,384,583 24,707,800 Net (decrease) increase in FHLB borrowings........................... (3,000,000) (5,000,000) 8,000,000 Net (decrease) increase in repurchase agreements..................... (4,552,842) 6,775,267 (6,068,501) Cash dividends paid.................................................. (3,924,304) (3,563,657) (3,204,348) Repurchase of stock.................................................. (4,600,051) (564,188) - Proceeds from exercise of stock options.............................. 182,037 994 3,290 ------------- ------------- ------------- Net cash provided by financing activities............................ 21,528,304 38,678,616 25,963,671 ------------- ------------- ------------- Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents............................ 4,078,186 7,779,519 2,513,012 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period..................... 25,070,463 17,290,944 14,777,932 ------------- ------------- ------------- Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period...........................$ 29,148,649 $ 25,070,463 $ 17,290,944 ============= ============= ============= Supplemental Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash: Cash and due from banks..............................................$ 14,797,926 $ 16,392,313 $ 13,885,239 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks............................. 14,350,723 8,678,150 3,405,705 ------------- ------------- ------------- $ 29,148,649 $ 25,070,463 $ 17,290,944 ============= ============= ============= Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Interest paid........................................................$ 17,814,094 $ 17,058,276 $ 14,559,858 Income taxes paid....................................................$ 4,363,234 $ 3,788,800 $ 3,786,339 Transfer of loans to other real estate owned.........................$ 87,136 $ - $ - The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
29 American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated March 10, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of American National Bankshares Inc. and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting.

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Winchester, Virginia
March 10, 2009




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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
American National Bankshares Inc.
Danville, Virginia

We have audited American National Bankshares Inc. and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.  American National Bankshares Inc. and subsidiaries’ management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit 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 effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.  Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk.  Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.  We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (a) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (b) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with 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 (c) 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.

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


In our opinion, American National Bankshares Inc. and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows of American National Bankshares Inc. and subsidiaries and our report dated March 10, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion.

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Winchester, Virginia
March 10, 2009



 
 Consolidated Balance Sheets 
 December 31, 2008 and 2007 
 (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) 
       
 ASSETS 2008  2007 
 Cash and due from banks $14,986  $18,155 
 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks  9,112   149 
         
 Securities available for sale, at fair value  133,695   145,159 
 Securities held to maturity (fair value of $7,391        
 in 2008 and $12,250 in 2007)  7,121   11,990 
 Total securities  140,816   157,149 
         
 Loans held for sale  1,764   1,368 
         
 Loans, net of unearned income  571,110   551,391 
 Less allowance for loan losses  (7,824)  (7,395)
 Net loans  563,286   543,996 
         
 Premises and equipment, net  17,431   13,348 
 Other real estate owned  4,311   632 
 Goodwill  22,468   22,468 
 Core deposit intangibles, net  2,075   2,452 
 Accrued interest receivable and other assets  12,935   12,571 
 Total assets $789,184  $772,288 
         
LIABILITIES and SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
 Liabilities:        
 Demand deposits -- noninterest bearing $95,703  $99,231 
 Demand deposits -- interest bearing  116,132   104,751 
 Money market deposits  56,615   50,254 
 Savings deposits  59,624   62,400 
 Time deposits  261,064   264,585 
 Total deposits  589,138   581,221 
         
 Short-term borrowings:        
 Customer repurchase agreements  51,741   47,891 
 Other short-term borrowings  7,850   7,200 
 Long-term borrowings  13,787   8,937 
 Trust preferred capital notes  20,619   20,619 
 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities  3,749   4,909 
 Total liabilities  686,884   670,777 
         
 Shareholders' equity:        
 Preferred stock, $5 par, 200,000 shares authorized,        
 none outstanding  -   - 
 Common stock, $1 par, 10,000,000 shares authorized,        
 6,085,628 shares outstanding at December 31, 2008 and        
 6,118,717 shares outstanding at December 31, 2007  6,086   6,119 
 Capital in excess of par value  26,491   26,425 
 Retained earnings  71,090   69,409 
 Accumulated other comprehensive (loss), net  (1,367)  (442)
 Total shareholders' equity  102,300   101,511 
 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $789,184  $772,288 
         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.     




 
 Consolidated Statements of Income 
For the Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006 
 (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) 
          
          
  2008  2007  2006 
 Interest and Dividend Income:         
 Interest and fees on loans $35,941  $41,499  $37,361 
 Interest and dividends on securities:            
 Taxable  4,795   4,409   5,034 
 Tax-exempt  1,621   1,690   1,743 
 Dividends  214   320   312 
 Other interest income  301   679   620 
 Total interest and dividend income  42,872   48,597   45,070 
Interest Expense:            
 Interest on deposits  12,280   15,535   13,349 
 Interest on short-term borrowings  1,629   1,860   1,453 
 Interest on long-term borrowings  557   602   852 
 Interest on trust preferred capital notes  1,373   1,373   1,007 
 Total interest expense  15,839   19,370   16,661 
 Net Interest Income  27,033   29,227   28,409 
 Provision for Loan Losses  1,620   403   58 
 Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses  25,413   28,824   28,351 
 Noninterest Income:            
 Trust fees  3,467   3,578   3,374 
 Service charges on deposit accounts  2,324   2,531   2,654 
 Other fees and commissions  857   786   744 
 Mortgage banking income  788   954   709 
 Brokerage fees  431   550   419 
 Securities gains (losses), net  (450)  135   62 
 Impairment of securities  -   (362)  - 
 Other  496   650   496 
 Total noninterest income  7,913   8,822   8,458 
 Noninterest Expense:            
 Salaries  9,792   9,688   9,520 
 Employee benefits  3,001   2,749   2,506 
 Occupancy and equipment  3,701   3,527   2,977 
 Bank franchise tax  694   663   651 
 Core deposit intangible amortization  377   377   414 
 Other  4,559   4,322   4,196 
 Total noninterest expense  22,124   21,326   20,264 
 Income Before Income Taxes  11,202   16,320   16,545 
 Income Taxes  3,181   4,876   5,119 
 Net Income $8,021  $11,444  $11,426 
             
 Net Income Per Common Share:            
 Basic $1.32  $1.86  $1.91 
 Diluted $1.31  $1.86  $1.90 
 Average Common Shares Outstanding:            
 Basic  6,096,649   6,139,095   5,986,262 
 Diluted  6,105,154   6,161,825   6,020,071 
             
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.     




 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity 
For the Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006 
 (Dollars in thousands) 
                   
                  Accumulated 
  Common Stock  Capital in     Other  Total 
        Excess of  Retained  Comprehensive  Shareholders' 
  Shares  Amount  Par Value  Earnings  Income (Loss)  Equity 
                   
 Balance, December 31, 2005  5,441,758  $5,442  $9,588  $59,109  $(720) $73,419 
                         
 Net income  -   -   -   11,426   -   11,426 
 Change in unrealized losses on securities                        
 available for sale, net of tax, $32  -   -   -   -   58     
Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains                     
 on securities available for sale, net of                        
 tax, $(21)  -   -   -   -   (41)    
 Other comprehensive income                  17   17 
 Total comprehensive income                      11,443 
Adjustment to initially apply FASB statement                     
 No. 158, net of tax, $(789)  -   -   -   -   (1,465)  (1,465)
 Issuance of common stock in exchange                        
 for net assets acquisition  746,944   747   16,799   -   -   17,546 
 Stock repurchased and retired  (39,100)  (39)  (132)  (741)  -   (912)
 Stock options exercised  12,263   12   159   -   -   171 
 Cash dividends declared, $0.87 per share  -   -   -   (5,210)  -   (5,210)
                         
 Balance, December 31, 2006  6,161,865   6,162   26,414   64,584   (2,168)  94,992 
                         
 Net income  -   -   -   11,444   -   11,444 
 Change in unrealized gains on securities                        
 available for sale, net of tax, $874  -   -   -   -   1,622     
Add: Reclassification adjustment for losses                     
on impairment of securities, net of tax, $127               235     
Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains                     
 on securities available for sale, net of                        
 tax, $(47)  -   -   -   -   (88)    
 Change in unfunded penson liability,                        
 net of tax, $(23)                  (43)    
 Other comprehensive income                  1,726   1,726 
 Total comprehensive income                      13,170 
 Stock repurchased and retired  (61,900)  (62)  (265)  (1,032)  -   (1,359)
 Stock options exercised  18,752   19   276   -   -   295 
 Cash dividends declared, $0.91 per share  -   -   -   (5,587)  -   (5,587)
                         
 Balance, December 31, 2007  6,118,717   6,119   26,425   69,409   (442)  101,511 
                         
 Net income  -   -   -   8,021   -   8,021 
                         
 Change in unrealized gains on securities                        
 available for sale, net of tax, $359  -   -   -   -   665     
Add: Reclassification adjustment for losses                     
 on securities available for sale, net of                        
 tax, $157  -   -   -   -   293     
 Change in unfunded penson liability,                        
 net of tax, $(1,015)                  (1,883)    
 Other comprehensive loss                  (925)  (925)
 Total comprehensive income                      7,096 
Change in pension plan measurement date,           (75)      (75)
 net of tax, $(40)                        
 Stock repurchased and retired  (46,150)  (46)  (199)  (659)  -   (904)
 Stock options exercised  13,061   13   206   -   -   219 
 Stock compensation expense  -   -   59   -   -   59 
 Cash dividends declared, $0.92 per share  -   -   -   (5,606)  -   (5,606)
                         
 Balance, December 31, 2008  6,085,628  $6,086  $26,491  $71,090  $(1,367) $102,300 
                         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.         

 
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
For the Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006 
 (Dollars in thousands) 
          
  2008  2007  2006 
 Cash Flows from Operating Activities:         
 Net income $8,021  $11,444  $11,426 
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net            
 cash provided by operating activities:            
 Provision for loan losses  1,620   403   58 
 Depreciation  1,358   1,178   993 
 Core deposit intangible amortization  377   377   414 
 Net amortization (accretion) of bond premiums and discounts  (253)  (188)  (51)
 Net loss (gain) on sale or call of securities  450   (135)  (62)
 Impairment of securities  -   362   - 
 Gain on sale of loans held for sale  (669)  (733)  (434)
 Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale  29,642   31,451   15,673 
 Originations of loans held for sale  (29,369)  (30,424)  (16,187)
 Net loss (gain) on sale of foreclosed real estate  20   (6)  (7)
 Net change in valuation allowance on foreclosed real estate  70   -   10 
 Net loss (gain) on sale of premises and equipment  7   (8)  - 
 Stock-based compensation expense  59   -   - 
 Deferred income tax (benefit) expense  691   (67)  732 
 Net change in interest receivable  398   316   (54)
 Net change in other assets  (3,852)  699   (1,369)
 Net change in interest payable  (373)  39   429 
 Net change in other liabilities  (862)  (257)  (703)
 Net cash provided by operating activities  7,335   14,451   10,868 
             
 Cash Flows from Investing Activities:            
 Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale  1,098   1,070   503 
 Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available for sale  40,255   54,965   57,920 
 Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities held to maturity  4,893   1,884   4,491 
 Purchases of securities available for sale  (28,636)  (49,763)  (51,716)
 Net (increase) decrease in loans  (24,970)  (9,933)  10,278 
 Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment  -   25   324 
 Purchases of premises and equipment  (5,448)  (2,105)  (1,045)
 Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned  317   30   421 
 Increase in other real estate owned  (26)  (59)  (230)
 Cash paid in acquisition  -   -   (17,087)
 Cash acquired in acquisition  -   -   2,956 
 Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  (12,517)  (3,886)  6,815 
             
 Cash Flows from Financing Activities:            
 Net change in demand, money market,            
 and savings deposits  11,438   (17,884)  (9,915)
 Net change in time deposits  (3,521)  (9,423)  (15,180)
 Net change in customer repurchase agreements  3,850   14,523   (3,835)
 Net change in other short-term borrowings  650   7,200   (2,151)
 Net change in long-term borrowings  4,850   (6,150)  (2,500)
 Net change in trust preferred capital notes  -   -   20,619 
 Cash dividends paid  (5,606)  (5,587)  (5,210)
 Repurchase of stock  (904)  (1,359)  (912)
 Proceeds from exercise of stock options  219   295   171 
 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  10,976   (18,385)  (18,913)
             
 Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents  5,794   (7,820)  (1,230)
             
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period  18,304   26,124   27,354 
             
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $24,098  $18,304  $26,124 
             
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.         
             



Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2001, 20002008, 2007, and 1999 1. 2006


Note 1Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Policies

Nature of Operations and Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the amounts and results of operationsaccounts of American National Bankshares Inc. ("the Corporation") and its wholly owned subsidiary, American National Bank and Trust Company ("(collectively referred to as the Bank"“Company”).  TheAmerican National Bank offers a wide variety of retail, commercial, and trust banking services through its offices located in the trade area of the Cities of Danville and Martinsville, Town of South Boston, the Counties of Pittsylvania, Henry, and Halifax in Virginia and the County of Caswell in North Carolina. ANB Mortgage Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank, commenced secondary market mortgage lending, in December 1996. ANB Services Corp., another wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank, was formed in October 1999 to offerand trust and investment services which also include non-deposit products such as mutual funds and insurance products. All significant inter-company transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation. Cash and Due From Banks Cash includes cash on hand and cash with banks. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash with original maturities of three months or less and that are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Investment Securities The Corporation classifies investment securities as either held to maturity or available for sale. Debt securities acquired with both the intent and ability to be held to maturity are classified as held to maturity and reported at amortized cost. Securities which may be used to meet liquidity needs arising from unanticipated deposit and loan fluctuations, changes in regulatory capital and investment requirements, or unforeseen changes in market conditions, including interest rates, market values or inflation rates, are classified as available for sale. Securities available for sale are reported at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported as accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax. Gains or losses realized from the sale of securities available for sale are determined by specific identification and are included in non-interest income. The Corporation does not permit the purchase or sale of trading account securities. Premiums and discounts on investment securities are amortized using the interest method. Loans Loans are stated at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned income. Mortgage, consumer and commercial loans accrue interest on the unpaid balance of the loans. The net amount of nonrefundable loan origination fees and direct costs associated with the lending process are deferred and amortized to interest income over the contractual lives of the loans using the effective interest method. Allowance for Loan Losses The allowance for loan losses is to provide for inherent losses in the loan portfolio. Among other factors considered are the Bank's historical loss experience, the size and composition of the loan portfolio, the value and adequacy of collateral and guarantors, non-performing credits including impaired loans and the Corporation's loan "Watch" list, and national and local economic conditions. There are additional risks of losses that cannot be precisely quantified or attributed to particular loans or classes of loans. Since those risks include general economic trends as well as conditions affecting individual borrowers, the allowance for loan losses is an estimate. The allowance is also subject to regulatory examinations and determination as to adequacy, which may take into account such factors as the methodology used to calculate the allowance and the amount of the allowance in comparison to peer banks identified by regulatory agencies. Ultimate losses may vary from current estimates. These estimates are reviewed periodically and as adjustments become necessary, they are reported in earnings in the periods in which they can be reasonably estimated. Bank Premises and Equipment Additions and major replacements are added to bank premises and equipment at cost. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense when incurred. Premises and equipment are depreciated over their estimated lives generally as follows: buildings, 10 to 50 years; leasehold improvements, 5 to 15 years; and furniture and equipment, 3 to 10 years. Intangible Assets Premiums paid on acquisitions of deposits (core deposit intangibles) are included in other assets in the "Consolidated Balance Sheets". Such assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over 10 years. At December 31, 2001, the 30 Bank had $1,834,000 recorded as core deposit intangibles, net of amortization. The Bank recorded core deposit intangible amortization of approximately $450,000 for each of the three years ended December 31, 2001. Core deposit intangibles are periodically reviewed for impairment. As of December 31, 2001, no impairment had been identified. Foreclosed Properties Foreclosed properties are included in other assets and represent other real estate that has been acquired through loan foreclosures or deeds received in lieu of loan payments. Generally, such properties are appraised annually, and they are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated selling costs. When appropriate, adjustments to cost are charged or credited to the allowance for foreclosed properties. Income Taxes The Corporation uses the asset and liability method to account for income taxes. The objective of the asset and liability method is to establish deferred tax assets and liabilities for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the income tax basis of the Corporation's assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled. Earnings Per Share Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" requires the dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Diluted earnings per share, which considers the effect of dilutive stock options, are equal to basic earnings per share for the Corporation for all periods presented. Shareholders' Equity During 2001, the Corporation repurchased 254,366 shares of its common stock, in the open market at prices between $14.63 and $19.00 per share. During 2000, the Corporation repurchased 40,000 shares of its common stock, in the open market at prices between $13.00 and $15.50 per share. Since the inception of the stock repurchase plan the Corporation has purchased and retired 294,366 shares of its common stock. The Corporation issued a 2-for-1 stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend to shareholders of record July 1, 1999, payable on July 15, 1999. All references to the number of common shares and all per share amounts have been adjusted, as appropriate, to retroactively reflect the stock split. Comprehensive Income Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the statement of condition, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements policies.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted accounting principlesin the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of foreclosed real estate.

In April 2006, AMNB Statutory Trust I, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”) and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company was formed for the purpose of issuing preferred securities (the “Trust Preferred Securities”) in a private placement pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration.  Proceeds from the securities were used to fund the acquisition of Community First Financial Corporation which occurred in April 2006.  Refer to Note 12 for further details concerning this variable interest entity.

All significant inter-company transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation, with the exception of the Trust, as detailed in Note 12.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash includes cash on hand and cash with correspondent banks.  Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash with original maturities of three months or less and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.  Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost.

Securities

The Company classifies securities as either held to maturity or available for sale.

Debt securities that management has both the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held to maturity and recorded at amortized cost.

Securities which may be used to meet liquidity needs arising from deposit and loan fluctuations or changes in market conditions are classified as available for sale. Securities available for sale are reported at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income, net of tax. Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities.  Declines in the fair value of held to maturity and available for sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized impairment losses.  In estimating other than temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for anticipated recovery in fair value.  Gains or losses realized from the sale of securities available for sale are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.

The Company does not permit the purchase or sale of trading account securities.

Due to the nature and restrictions placed on the Company’s investment in common stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”) and the Federal Reserve Bank, these securities have been classified as restricted equity securities and carried at cost.
Loans Held for Sale

Secondary market mortgage loans are designated as held for sale at the time of their origination.  These loans are pre-sold with servicing released and the Company does not retain any interest after the loans are sold.  These loans consist primarily of fixed-rate, single-family residential mortgage loans which meet the underwriting characteristics of certain government-sponsored enterprises (conforming loans).  In addition, the Company requires a firm purchase commitment from a permanent investor before a loan can be committed, thus limiting interest rate risk.  Loans held for sale are carried at estimated fair value in the aggregate.  Gains on sales of loans are recognized at the loan closing date and are included in noninterest income for the period.

Derivative Loan Commitments

The Company enters into mortgage loan commitments whereby the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding (rate lock commitments).  Mortgage loan commitments are referred to as derivative loan commitments if the loan that will result from exercise of the commitment will be held for sale upon funding.  Loan commitments that are derivatives are recognized at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets with net changes in their fair values recorded in other expenses.  Derivative loan commitments resulted in income of $9,000 for 2008, $21,000 in expense for 2007, and $10,000 in income for 2006.

The period of time between issuance of a loan commitment and sale of the loan generally ranges from 30 to 60 days. The Company protects itself from changes in interest rates through the use of best efforts forward delivery contracts, by committing to sell a loan at the time the borrower commits to an interest rate with the intent that the buyer has assumed the interest rate risk on the loan.  As a result, the Company is not generally exposed to significant losses nor will it realize significant gains related to its rate lock commitments due to changes in interest rates.  The correlation between the rate lock commitments and the best efforts contracts is very high due to their similarity.

The market value of rate lock commitments and best efforts contracts is not readily ascertainable with precision because rate lock commitments and best efforts contracts are not actively traded in stand-alone markets.  The Company determines the fair value of rate lock commitments and best efforts contracts by measuring the change in the estimated value of the underlying assets while taking into consideration the probability that the loan will be funded.

Loans

The Company grants mortgage, commercial, and consumer loans to customers.  A substantial portion of the loan portfolio is secured by real estate.  The ability of the Company’s debtors to honor their contracts is dependent upon the real estate and general economic conditions in the Company’s market area.

Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off generally are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balance adjusted for the allowance for loan losses, and any deferred fees or costs.  Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance.  Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the related loan yield using the interest method.

The accrual of interest on loans is generally discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection.  Loans are typically charged off when the loan is 120 days past due, unless secured and in process of collection.  Loans are placed on nonaccrual status or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.

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

Substandard and doubtful risk graded commercial, commercial real estate, and construction loans equal to or greater than $100,000 on an unsecured basis, and equal to or greater than $250,000 on a secured basis are reviewed for impairment.  A loan is considered 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 when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment and establishing a specific allowance 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 determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a 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.  Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial, commercial real estate, and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Generally, large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment.  The Company’s policy for recognizing interest income on impaired loans is consistent with its nonaccrual policy.

Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer

In January 2005, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position (“SOP”) 03-3, Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer, was adopted for loan acquisitions.  SOP 03-3 requires acquired loans to be recorded at fair value and prohibits carrying over valuation allowances in the initial accounting for acquired impaired loans.  Loans carried at fair value, mortgage loans held for sale, and loans to borrowers in good standing under revolving credit agreements are excluded from the scope of SOP 03-3.  SOP 03-3 limits the yield that may be accreted to the excess of the undiscounted expected cash flows over the investor’s initial investment in the loan.  The excess of the contractual cash flows over expected cash flows may not be recognized as an adjustment of yield.  Subsequent increases in cash flows expected to be collected are recognized prospectively through an adjustment of the loan’s yield over its remaining life.  Decreases in expected cash flows are recognized as impairments.  Refer to Note 5 for disclosures required under SOP 03-3.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is management’s estimate of probable credit losses that are inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date.  Increases to the allowance are made by charges to the provision for loan losses, which is reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income.  Loan balances deemed to be uncollectible are charged-off against the allowance.  Recoveries of previously charged-off amounts are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the loan portfolio in light of historical charge-off experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions.  The allowance for loan losses has three basic components:  the formula allowance, the specific allowance, and the unallocated allowance.  Each of these components is determined based upon estimates that can and do change when the actual events occur.  The formula allowance uses a historical loss view as an indicator of future losses along with various economic factors and, as a result, could differ from the loss incurred in the future. The specific allowance uses various techniques to arrive at an estimate of loss for specifically identified impaired loans.  The unallocated allowance captures losses whose impact on the portfolio have occurred but have yet to be recognized in either the formula or specific allowance.  This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.  Actual losses could be greater or less than the estimates.

Premises and Equipment

Land is carried at cost.  Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization.  Premises and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives ranging from three years to thirty-nine years; leasehold improvements are amortized over the lives of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever is less.  Software is generally amortized over three years.  Depreciation and amortization are recorded on the straight-line method.

Costs of maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.  Costs of replacing structural parts of major units are considered individually and are expensed or capitalized as the facts dictate.  Gains and losses on routine dispositions are reflected in current operations.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, in January 2002.  Accordingly, goodwill is no longer subject to amortization over its estimated useful life, but is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair value based test.  Additionally, under SFAS 142, acquired intangible assets (such as core deposit intangibles) are separately recognized if the benefit of the assets can be sold, transferred, licensed, rented, or exchanged, and amortized over their useful lives. Branch acquisition transactions were outside the scope of SFAS 142 and, accordingly, intangible assets related to such transactions continued to amortize upon the adoption of SFAS 142. The cost of purchased deposit relationships and other intangible assets, based on independent valuation, are being amortized over their estimated lives ranging from 8.25 years to 10 years.

Trust Assets

Securities and other property held by the trust and investment services segment in a fiduciary or agency capacity are not assets of the Company and are not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Foreclosed Real Estate

Foreclosed real estate represents real estate that has been acquired through loan foreclosures or deeds received in lieu of loan payments. Generally, such properties are appraised at the time acquired, and are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated selling costs. When appropriate, adjustments to cost are charged or credited to the allowance for foreclosed properties and are reflected in operations.

Income Taxes

The Company uses the balance sheet method to account for deferred income tax assets and liabilities.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.
When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained.  The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any.  Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions.  Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority.  The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheet along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company’s initial stock option plan terminated on December 31, 2006, which provided for the granting of incentive and non-statutory options to employees on a periodic basis.  The Company’s stock options had an exercise price equal to or greater than the fair value of the stock on the date of grant.  Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS 123R, Share Based Payment, using the modified prospective method and as such, results for prior periods have not been restated.  SFAS 123R requires public companies to recognize compensation expense related to stock-based compensation awards, such as stock options and restricted stock, in their income statements over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for such award.

In April 2008, the stockholders approved the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan which makes available 500,000 shares to be used to grant restricted stock awards and stock options in the form of incentive stock options and non-statutory stock options to participants.  The plan will terminate on February 18, 2018, unless terminated sooner by the board of directors.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share represent income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share reflect the impact of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance.  Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company consist solely of outstanding stock options, and are determined using the treasury method.

Comprehensive Income

Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains, and losses be included in net income.  Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities and changes in the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet. Such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income.  The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, included in the equity section of the balance sheets are as follows (in thousands):

  December 31, 
  2008  2007 
       
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale $2,024  $1,066 
Unfunded pension liability  (3,391)  (1,508)
 Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $(1,367) $(442)


Advertising and Marketing Costs

Advertising and marketing costs are expensed as incurred, and were $203,000, $300,000, and $267,000 in 2008, 2007, and 2006, respectively.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made in prior years'years financial statements to conform to classifications used in the current year. New

Recent Accounting Pronouncements. Pronouncements

In June 1998,September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)(“FASB”) reached a consensus on Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue 06-4, Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements, (“EITF Issue 06-4”). In March 2007, the FASB reached a consensus on EITF Issue 06-10, Accounting for Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements, (“EITF Issue 06-10”). Both of these standards require a company to recognize an obligation over an employee’s service period based upon the substantive agreement with the employee such as the promise to maintain a life insurance policy or provide a death benefit postretirement. The Company adopted the provisions of these standards effective January 1, 2008. The adoption of these standards was not material to the consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 133, "Accounting157”).  SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for Derivative Instrumentsmeasuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and Hedging Activities", which establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring balance sheet recognition of all derivative instrumentsexpands disclosures about fair value measurements.  SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements, but rather, provides enhanced guidance to other pronouncements that require or permit assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value.  This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those years.  The FASB has approved a one-year deferral for the implementation of the Statement for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis. The Company adopted SFAS 157 effective January 1, 2008. The adoption of SFAS 157 was not material to the consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 was subsequently amended159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“SFAS 159”).  This Statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective of this Statement is to improve financial reporting by SFAS No. 137providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in June 1999reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. The fair value option established by SFAS No. 138 in June 2000. The statement, as amended, specifies that changes inthis Statement permits all entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates. A business entity shall report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value of derivative instruments be recognized currentlyoption has been elected in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows derivative gainsat each subsequent reporting date. The fair value option may be applied instrument by instrument and losses to offset related results on hedged itemsis irrevocable. SFAS 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007, with early adoption available in the income statement. Companies must formally document, designate and assess the effectiveness of transactions utilizing hedge accounting. Adoption of this standard oncertain circumstances. The Company adopted SFAS 159 effective January 1, 2001, did2008. The Company decided not have a material impact onto report any existing financial assets or liabilities at fair value that are not already reported, thus the Corporation. In September 2000, the FASB issued SFAS No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities". This statement revises the criteria for accounting for securitizations, other financial-assets transfers and collateral and introduces new disclosures. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effectimpact on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.

In June 2001December 2007, the FASB approvedissued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R”). The Standard will significantly change the financial accounting and reporting of business combination transactions.  SFAS 141(R) establishes principles for how an acquirer recognizes and measures the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree; recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase; and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination.  SFAS 141(R) is effective for acquisition dates on or after the beginning of an entity’s first year that begins after December 15, 2008.  The Company does not expect the implementation of SFAS 141(R) to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements, at this time.

In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, "Business Combinations",160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements an Amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS 160”).  The Standard will significantly change the financial accounting and reporting of noncontrolling (or minority) interests in consolidated financial statements.  SFAS 160 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after December 15, 2008, with early adoption prohibited.  The Company does not expect the implementation of SFAS 160 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements, at this time.

In November 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 109, “Written Loan Commitments Recorded at Fair Value Through Earnings” (SAB 109). SAB 109 expresses the current view of the staff that the expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of the loan should be included in the measurement of all written loan commitments that are accounted for at fair value through earnings. SEC registrants are expected to apply the views in Question 1 of SAB 109 on a prospective basis to derivative loan commitments issued or modified in fiscal quarters beginning after December 15, 2007.  Implementation of SAB 109 by the Company on January 1, 2008, did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110, “Use of a Simplified Method in Developing Expected Term of Share Options” (“SAB 110”).  SAB 110 expresses the current view of the staff that it will accept a company’s election to use the simplified method discussed in SAB 107 for estimating the expected term of “plain vanilla” share options regardless of whether the company has sufficient information to make more refined estimates.  The staff noted that it understands that detailed information about employee exercise patterns may not be widely available by December 31, 2007.  Accordingly, the staff will continue to accept, under certain circumstances, the use of the simplified method beyond December 31, 2007.  Implementation of SAB 110 by the Company on January 1, 2008, did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an amendment of SFAS No. 133” (“SFAS No. 161”). SFAS No. 161 requires that an entity provide enhanced disclosures related to derivative and hedging activities. SFAS No. 161 is effective for the Company on January 1, 2009.  The Company does not expect the implementation of SFAS 161 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No. 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets” (“FSP No. 142-3”). FSP No. 142-3 amends the factors an entity should consider in developing renewal or extension assumptions used in determining the useful life of recognized intangible assets under FASB SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill“Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets". Assets” (“SFAS No. 141 prospectively prohibits142”). The intent of FSP No. 142-3 is to improve the poolingconsistency between the useful life of interest 31 method of accounting for business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. Undera recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142 goodwill has an indefinite life and will no longer be amortized. SFAS No. 142 also establishes a new methodthe period of testing goodwill for impairment on an annual basis or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would reduceexpected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the assets under SFAS No. 141(R). FSP No. 142-3 is effective for the Company on January 1, 2009, and applies prospectively to intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a reporting unit below its carrying value. The Corporation had no pending acquisitions initiated before or after June 30, 2001. In addition, the Corporation has no recorded goodwill.group of other assets in business combinations and asset acquisitions. The adoption of SFASFSP No. 141 and 142142-3 is not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation. 2. ParentCompany’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“SFAS No. 162”). SFAS No. 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. SFAS No. 162 is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” Management does not expect the adoption of the provisions of SFAS No. 162 to have any impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In September 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) 133-1 and FASB Interpretations (“FIN”) 45-4, “Disclosures about Credit Derivatives and Certain Guarantees: An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 and FASB Interpretation No. 45; and Clarification of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 161” (“FSP 133-1 and FIN 45-4”). FSP 133-1 and FIN 45-4 require a seller of credit derivatives to disclose information about its credit derivatives and hybrid instruments that have embedded credit derivatives to enable users of financial statements to assess their potential effect on its financial position, financial performance and cash flows. The disclosures required by FSP 133-1 and FIN 45-4 will be effective for the Company on December 31, 2008 and are not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Information: Condensed parent companyAsset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active” (“FSP 157-3”). FSP 157-3 clarifies the application of SFAS No. 157 in determining the fair value of a financial informationasset during periods of inactive markets. FSP 157-3 was effective as of September 30, 2008 and did not have material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8, “Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities.”  FSP No. FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8 requires enhanced disclosures about transfers of financial assets and interests in variable interest entities. The FSP is effective for interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 2008. Since the FSP requires only additional disclosures concerning transfers of financial assets and interest in variable interest entities, adoption of the FSP did not affect the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In January 2009, the FASB reached a consensus on EITF Issue 99-20-1. This FSP amends the impairment guidance in EITF Issue No. 99-20, “Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That Continue to Be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial Assets,” to achieve more consistent determination of whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred. The FSP also retains and emphasizes the objective of an other-than-temporary impairment assessment and the related disclosure requirements in FASB Statement No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” and other related guidance. The FSP is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2008 and shall be applied prospectively. The FSP was effective as follows (in thousands): As of December 31, ----------------- Condensed Balance Sheets 2001 2000 - ------------------------ ------- ------- Assets2008 and did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.





Note 2 – Restrictions on Cash $ 1,126 $ 612 Investment in Subsidiary 63,791 62,270 Other Assets 480 456 ------- ------- Total Assets $65,397 $63,338 ======= ======= Liabilities $ - $ - Shareholders' Equity 65,397 63,338 ------- ------- Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $65,397 $63,338 ======= ======= ForAmounts Due From Banks

The Company is a member of the Year EndedFederal Reserve System and is required to maintain certain levels of its cash and cash equivalents as reserves based on regulatory requirements. This reserve requirement was approximately $7,795,000 at December 31, ----------------------------- Condensed Statements of Income 2001 2000 1999 - ------------------------------ -------- -------- ------- Dividends from Subsidiary $ 8,985 $ 4,640 $ 3,857 Expenses (105) (140) (16) -------- -------- -------- Income Before Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Subsidiary 8,880 4,500 3,841 Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Subsidiary 535 4,176 4,083 -------- -------- -------- Net Income $ 9,415 $ 8,676 $ 7,924 ======== ======== ======== For the Year Ended2008 and $7,368,000 at December 31, ------------------------------ Condensed Statements2007.

The Company maintains cash accounts in other commercial banks.  The amount on deposit with correspondent institutions at December 31, 2008 did not exceed the insurance limits of Cash Flows 2001 2000 1999the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.


Note 3 - ---------------------------------- -------- -------- -------- Cash provided by dividends received from Subsidiary $ 8,985 $ 4,640 $ 3,857 Cash used for payment of dividends (3,924) (3,564) (3,204) Cash used for repurchase of stock (4,600) (564) - Other 53 (111) (497) -------- -------- -------- Net increase in cash $ 514 $ 401 $ 156 ======== ========= ======== 32 3. Investment Securities: Securities

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investments in debt and equity securities at December 31, 20012008 and 20002007 were as follows (in thousands):
2001 ------------------------------------------------ Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated Cost Gains Losses Fair Value --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Securities held to maturity: Federal agencies $ 1,994 $ 119 $ - $ 2,113 Mortgage-backed 7,167 122 - 7,289 State and municipal 20,313 467 28 20,752 -------- ------- ------ -------- Total securities held to maturity 29,474 708 28 30,154 -------- ------- ------ -------- Securities available for sale: Federal agencies 31,198 496 190 31,504 Mortgage-backed 36,939 638 - 37,577 State and municipal 18,353 543 1 18,895 Corporate bonds and other 38,843 633 135 39,341 -------- ------- ------ -------- Total securities available for sale $125,333 2,310 326 127,317 -------- ------- ------ -------- Total securities $154,807 $ 3,018 $ 354 $157,471 ======== ======= ====== ========
2000 ------------------------------------------------ Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated Cost Gains Losses Fair Value --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Securities held to maturity: Federal agencies $ 12,001 $ 34 $ 11 $ 12,024 Mortgage-backed 9,957 32 58 9,931 State and municipal 20,618 369 22 20,965 -------- ------- ------ -------- Total securities held to maturity 42,576 435 91 42,920 -------- ------- ------ -------- Securities available for sale: Federal agencies 53,355 462 112 53,705 Mortgage-backed 24,151 200 143 24,208 State and municipal 18,270 384 59 18,595 Corporate bonds and other 24,088 38 281 23,845 -------- ------- ------ -------- Total securities available for sale 119,864 1,084 595 120,353 -------- ------- ------ -------- Total securities $162,440 $ 1,519 $ 686 $163,273 ======== ======= ====== ========
33 follows:

  December 31, 2008 
(in thousands) Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Estimated 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Fair Value 
Securities available for sale:            
   Debt securities:            
Federal agencies $43,331  $2,093  $8  $45,416 
Mortgage-backed  45,139   1,040   496   45,683 
State and municipal  36,726   653   74   37,305 
Corporate  1,485   3   96   1,392 
Equity securities:                
FHLB stock - restricted  2,362   -   -   2,362 
Federal Reserve stock - restricted  1,429   -   -   1,429 
Other  108   -   -   108 
Total securities available for sale  130,580   3,789   674   133,695 
                 
Securities held to maturity:                
Mortgage-backed  254   10   -   264 
State and municipal  6,867   261   1   7,127 
Total securities held to maturity  7,121   271   1   7,391 
Total securities $137,701  $4,060  $675  $141,086 
                 
                 
  December 31, 2007 
(in thousands) Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Estimated 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Fair Value 
Securities available for sale:                
   Debt securities:                
Federal agencies $55,350  $1,059  $33  $56,376 
Mortgage-backed  45,346   565   97   45,814 
State and municipal  36,343   258   113   36,488 
Corporate  1,485   -   40   1,445 
Equity securities:                
FHLB stock - restricted  2,125   -   -   2,125 
Federal Reserve stock - restricted  1,429   -   -   1,429 
FNMA and FHLMC preferred stock  1,346   42   -   1,388 
Other  94   -   -   94 
Total securities available for sale  143,518   1,924   283   145,159 
                 
Securities held to maturity:                
Mortgage-backed  308   11   -   319 
State and municipal  11,682   256   7   11,931 
Total securities held to maturity  11,990   267   7   12,250 
Total securities $155,508  $2,191  $290  $157,409 
                 
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investments in debt securities at December 31, 2001,2008, by contractual maturity, are shown below (in thousands).in the following table.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.  Because mortgage-backed securities have both known principal repayment terms as well as unknown principal repayments due to potential borrower pre-payments, it is difficult to accurately predict the final maturity of these investments.  The majority of mortgage-backedMortgage-backed securities held have a stated final maturity of greater than ten yearsare shown separately.

  Available for Sale   Held to Maturity 
  Amortized  Estimated   Amortized  Estimated 
(in thousands) Cost  Fair Value   Cost  Fair Value 
              
Due in one year or less $13,734  $13,826   $540  $544 
Due after one year                 
  through five years  50,309   52,578    2,538   2,604 
Due after five years                 
  through ten years  10,884   11,107    3,789   3,979 
Due after ten years  6,615   6,602   -   - 
Equity securities  3,899   3,899    -   - 
Mortgage-backed securities  45,139   45,683    254   264 
  $130,580  $133,695   $7,121  $7,391 

Gross realized gains and these investments are listed separately below. Held to Maturity Available for Sale ---------------------- --------------------- Amortized Estimated Amortized Estimated Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value --------- ---------- --------- ---------- Due in one year or less $ 1,500 $ 1,510 $ 10,527 $ 10,542 Due after one year through five years 8,214 8,570 55,078 56,121 Due after five years through ten years 12,062 12,246 15,360 15,767 Due after ten years 531 539 7,429 7,310 Mortgage-backed Securities 7,167 7,289 36,939 37,577 -------- -------- -------- -------- $ 29,474 $ 30,154 $125,333 $127,317 ======== ======== ======== ======== Proceedslosses from the maturities and callscall of all securities held to maturity in 2001 were $10,855,000. Principal repayments on securities held to maturity were $2,790,000. There were no realized gains or losses. Proceeds from the maturities and callssale of securities available for sale were $53,240,000, resulting in gross realized gains of $368,000 and gross realized losses of $1,000. Principal repayments on securities available for sale were $8,874,000. Proceeds from the maturities and calls of securities held to maturity in 2000 were $610,000. Principal repayments on securities held to maturity were $1,665,000. There were no realized gains or losses. Proceeds from the maturities and calls of securities available for sale were $8,050,000, resulting in gross realized losses of $2,000. Principal repayments on securities available for sale were $3,936,000. Proceeds from the maturities and calls of securities held to maturity in 1999 were $15,010,000. Principal repayments on securities held to maturity were $4,265,000. There were no realized gains or losses. Proceeds from the maturities, calls and sales of securities available for sale were $25,028,000, resulting in gross realized gains of $8,000. Principal repayments on securities available for sale were $5,938,000. Investment securitiesas follows (in thousands):
                                                                 0;            
    For the Years Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
Realized gains $51  $135  $62 
Realized losses  (501)  -   - 

Securities with a bookcarrying value of approximately $57,320,000$90,683,000 and $85,313,000, at December 31, 20012008 and 2007, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, of the U. S. Government, state and political subdivisionsrepurchase agreements, and for other purposes as required by law. Of this amount, $35,622,000 was pledged to secure repurchase agreements.

Corporate bonds consist of high qualityinvestment grade debt securities, primarily issued in theby financial services industry. companies.

The Federal Reserve Act limits amountstable below shows estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of and requires collateral on, extensions of credit by American National Bank and Trust Company insured Bank subsidiary to American National Bankshares Inc., and with certain exceptions its non-bank affiliates. There are also restrictions on the amounts of investment by such bankstime that individual securities have been in stocks and other subsidiaries of American National Bankshares Inc. and such affiliates and restrictions on the acceptance of their securities as collateral for loans by such banks. As of December 31, 2001, American National Bankshares Inc. was in compliance with these requirements. 4. Loans: Outstanding loansa continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 20012008.  The reference point for determining when securities are in an unrealized loss position is month-end.  Therefore, it is possible that a security’s market value exceeded its amortized cost on other days during the past twelve-month period.

  Total  Less than 12 Months  12 Months or More 
(in thousands) 
Estimated
Fair
Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
  
Estimated
Fair
Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
  
Estimated
Fair
Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
 
Federal agencies $1,583  $8  $1,583  $8  $-  $- 
Mortgage-backed  4,484   496   3,468   472   1,016   24 
State and municipal  3,581   75   3,581   75   -   - 
Corporate  389   96   -   -   389   96 
  Total $10,037  $675  $8,632  $555  $1,405  $120 

Management evaluates securities for other than temporary impairment quarterly, and 2000 were composedmore 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 following (in thousands): 2001 2000 -------- -------- Real Estate loans Constructionissuer, and land development $ 10,282 $ 9,284 Secured by farmland 1,110 1,616 Secured by 1 - 4 family residential properties 126,860 121,449 Secured by multi-family (5 or more) residential properties 6,385 5,023 Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties 88,648 67,312 Loansthe intent and ability of the Company to farmers 1,452 1,625 Commercial and industrial loans 98,324 83,428 Consumer loans 36,077 44,389 Loans for nonrated industrial development obligations 6,436 5,590 All other loans 19 40 -------- -------- Loans, net of unearned income $375,593 $339,756 ======== ======== 34 Loans, other than consumer, are generally placed on nonaccrual status when any portion of principal or interest is 90 days past due or collectability is uncertain. Unless loans areretain its investment in the processissuer for a period of collection, income recognition on consumer loans is discontinuedtime sufficient to allow for anticipated recovery in fair value.  The unrealized losses are attributable to interest rate changes and not credit concerns of the loans are charged off after a delinquencyissuer.  The Company has the intent and ability to hold these securities for the time necessary to recover the amortized cost.



The table below shows gross unrealized losses and 2000, loansfair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a nonaccrual or restructured status totaled approximately $568,000 and $146,000, respectively. Interest income on nonaccrual loans, if recognized, is recorded on a cash basis. For the years 2001, 2000 and 1999, the gross amount of interest income that would have been recorded on nonaccrual loans and restructured loans, if all such loans had been accruing interest at the original contractual rate, was $33,000, $15,000 and $23,000, respectively. No interest payments were recorded in 2001, 2000 or 1999 as interest income for all such nonperforming loans. Under the Corporation's policy a nonaccruing loan may be restored to accrual status when none of its principal and interest is due and unpaid and the Corporation expects repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest or when it otherwise becomes well secured and in the process of collection. Properties received due to loan foreclosures were $117,000continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2001 and $30,000 at December 31, 2000 and are recorded as other assets on the Statement of Condition. The Bank measures impaired2007.

  Total  Less than 12 Months  12 Months or More 
(in thousands) 
Estimated
Fair
Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
  
Estimated
Fair
Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
  
Estimated
Fair
Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
 
Federal agencies $7,459  $33  $-  $-  $7,459  $33 
Mortgage-backed  10,194   97   3,508   35   6,686   62 
State and municipal  17,858   120   2,087   12   15,771   108 
Corporate  1,445   40   -   -   1,445   40 
  Total $36,956  $290  $5,595  $47  $31,361  $243 

Note 4 – Loans

Loans, excluding loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, or as a practical expedient, at the loan's observable market price or the fair valueheld for sale, were comprised of the collateral, if thefollowing:

  December 31, 
(in thousands) 2008  2007 
       
Construction and land development $63,361  $69,803 
Commercial real estate  207,160   198,332 
Residential real estate  136,480   133,899 
Home equity  57,170   48,313 
     Total real estate  464,171   450,347 
         
Commercial and industrial  98,546   91,028 
Consumer  8,393   10,016 
Total loans $571,110  $551,391 
         
Net deferred loan is collateral-dependent. When the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investmentcosts included in the above loan the impairmentcategories are $244,000 for 2008 and $171,000 for 2007.

The following is recorded through a valuation allowance. Commercial loans onsummary of information pertaining to impaired and nonaccrual statusloans:

  December 31, 
(in thousands) 2008  2007 
       
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance $2,545  $3,092 
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance  647   473 
 Total impaired loans $3,192  $3,565 
         
Allowance provided for impaired loans,        
  included in the allowance for loan losses $1,164  $1,499 
         
Nonaccrual loans excluded from the        
  impaired loan disclosure $1,574  $1,329 


  Years Ended December 31, 
(in thousands) 2008  2007  2006 
          
Average balance in impaired loans $4,829  $2,540  $2,534 
             
Interest income recognized on impaired loans $152  $262  $121 
             
Interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans $-  $-  $- 
             
Loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest $-  $-  $- 
             

No additional funds are evaluated for impairment on an individual basis. Management assesses the current economic condition and the historical repayment patterns of the creditor in determining whether delays in repayment on the loans are consideredcommitted to be insignificant shortfalls or indicatorsadvanced in connection with impaired loans.


Note 5 – Accounting for Certain Loans Acquired in a Transfer

The Company acquired loans for which management considerspursuant to the acquisition of Community First Financial Corporation (“Community First”) in April 2006.  In accordance with SOP 03-3, at acquisition the Company reviewed each loan to determine whether there was evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and if it was probable that the Bankit will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the loan’s contractual termsterms.  When both conditions existed, the Company accounted for each loan individually, considered expected prepayments, and estimated the amount and timing of undiscounted expected principal, interest, and other cash flows (expected at acquisition) for each loan.  The Company determined the excess of the loan’s scheduled contractual principal and contractual interest payments over all cash flows expected at acquisition as an amount that should not be accreted into interest income (nonaccretable difference).  The remaining amount, representing the excess of the loan’s cash flows expected to be collected over the amount paid, is accreted into interest income over the remaining life of the loan agreement are considered(accretable yield).

Over the life of the loan, the Company continues to estimate cash flows expected to be impaired. Allcollected.  The Company evaluates at the balance sheet date whether the present value of its loans made bydetermined using the Bank other than commercialeffective interest rates has decreased and if so, establishes a valuation allowance for the loan.  Valuation allowances for acquired loans subject to SOP 03-3 reflect only those losses incurred after acquisition – that is, the present value of cash flows expected at acquisition that are collectively evaluatednot expected to be collected.  Valuation allowances are established only subsequent to acquisition of the loans.  For loans that are not accounted for impairment. Interest incomeas debt securities, the present value of any subsequent increase in the loan’s or pool’s actual cash flows or cash flows expected to be collected is used first to reverse any existing valuation allowance for that loan. For any remaining increases in cash flows expected to be collected, the Company adjusts the amount of accretable yield recognized on impaireda prospective basis over the loan’s remaining life.  The Company does not have any such loans that were accounted for as debt securities.

Loans that were acquired in the same manner as loans on nonaccrual status. AsCommunity First acquisition, for which there was evidence of December 31, 2001deterioration of credit quality since origination and 2000, the Bankfor which it was probable that all contractually required payments would not be made had not identified any loans as impaired. The loan portfolio is concentrated primarily in the immediate geographic region. There were no concentrationsan outstanding balance of loans to any individual, group of individuals, businesses or industry that exceeded 10% of the outstanding loans$665,000 and a carrying amount $344,000 at December 31, 2001. An analysis2008 and an outstanding balance of $1,010,000 and a carrying amount of $582,000 at December 31, 2007.

The carrying amount of these loans is included in the balance sheet amount of loans receivable at December 31, 2008 and 2007.  These loans are not included in the impaired loan amounts disclosed in Note 4.


 
(in thousands)
 
Accretable
Yield
 
Balance at December 31, 2006 $692 
  Accretion  (52)
  Reclassifications from
    nonaccretable difference
  1 
  Disposals  (530)
Balance at December 31, 2007  111 
  Accretion  (20)
  Disposals  (46)
Balance at December 31, 2008 $45 
     



Note 6 – Allowance for Loan Losses and Reserve for Unfunded Lending Commitments

Changes in the allowance for loan losses and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008, are presented below:

  
Years Ended December 31,
 
(in thousands) 2008  2007  2006 
Allowance for Loan Losses         
Balance, beginning of year $7,395  $7,264  $6,109 
Allowance acquired in merger  -   -   1,598 
Provision for loan losses  1,620   403   58 
Charge-offs  (1,564)  (515)  (913)
Recoveries  373   243   412 
Balance, end of year $7,824  $7,395  $7,264 
             
  Years Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
Reserve for Unfunded Lending Commitments            
Balance, beginning of year $151  $123  $- 
Provision for unfunded commitments  324   28   123 
Balance, end of year $475  $151  $123 
  The reserve for unfunded loan commitments is as follows (in thousands): 2001 2000 1999 -------- -------- -------- Balance, beginning of year $ 4,746 $ 4,135 $ 3,821 Provision for loan losses charged to expense 1,015 1,020 670 Charge-offs (602) (567) (509) Recoveries 175 158 153 -------- -------- -------- Balance, end of year $ 5,334 $ 4,746 $ 4,135 ======== ======== ======== 5.included in other liabilities.


Note 7 – Premises and Equipment: Equipment

Major classifications of premises and equipment are summarized as follows:

(in thousands) December 31, 
  2008  2007 
       
Land $3,977  $3,977 
Buildings  15,686   11,573 
Leasehold improvements  535   492 
Furniture and equipment  14,383   13,210 
   34,581   29,252 
Accumulated depreciation  (17,150)  (15,904)
Premises and equipment, net $17,431  $13,348 

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006 was $1,358,000, $1,178,000 and $993,000, respectively.

The Company has entered into operating leases for several of its branch and ATM facilities.  The minimum annual rental payments under these leases at December 31, 2008 are as follows:

(in thousands) Minimum Lease 
Year Payments 
2009 $296 
2010  228 
2011  97 
2012  58 
2013  21 
2014 and after  2 
  $702 

Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006 was $329,000, $353,000, and $308,000, respectively.


Note 8– Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
   In January 2002, the Company adopted SFAS 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.  Accordingly, goodwill is no longer subject to amortization, but is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair value test.  A fair value-based test was performed during the third quarter of 2008 that determined the market value of the Company’s shares exceeds the consolidated carrying value, including goodwill; therefore, there has been no impairment recognized in the value of goodwill.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2008, are as follows (in thousands):
As of December 31 ------------------- 2001 2000 -------- -------- Land $ 1,583 $ 1,583 Buildings 7,213 7,176 Leasehold Improvements 537 239 Equipment 8,176 7,388 -------- -------- 17,509 16,386 Less Accumulated Depreciation (9,652) (8,518) -------- -------- Total Premises and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation $ 7,857 $ 7,868 ======== ========
6. Time Deposits: Included

  Amount 
Balance as of January 1, 2008 $22,468 
Goodwill recorded during year  - 
Impairment losses  - 
Balance as of December 31, 2008 $22,468 
Core deposit intangibles resulting from the Community First acquisition in April 2006 were $3,112,000 and are being amortized over 99 months.
Goodwill and intangible assets are as follow (in thousands):

  
Gross Carrying Value
  
Accumulated Amortization
  
Net Carrying Value
 
December 31, 2008         
    Amortizable core deposit intangibles $3,112  $1,037  $2,075 
    Goodwill  22,468   -   22,468 
             
December 31, 2007            
    Amortizable core deposit intangibles $3,112  $660  $2,452 
    Goodwill  22,468   -   22,468 
Amortization expense of core deposit intangibles for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006 totaled $377,000, $377,000, and $414,000, respectively.  As of December 31, 2008, the estimated future amortization expense of core deposit intangibles is as follows (in thousands):

                        Year
 Amount 
2009 $377 
2010  377 
2011  377 
2012  377 
2013  377 
Thereafter  190 

Note 9 - Deposits

The aggregate amount of time deposits are certificates of deposit in denominations of $100,000 or more totaling $63,436,000 and $56,361,000 at December 31, 20012008 and 2000,2007 was $107,186,000 and $101,212,000 respectively. Interest expense on such deposits during 2001, 2000 and 1999 was $3,539,000, $2,781,000 and $1,566,000, respectively. 35 7. Borrowings: Repurchase agreements of $27,177,000 and $31,730,000 comprised short-term borrowings at

At December 31, 20012008, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposits (included in “time” deposits on the Consolidated Balance Sheet) were as follows (in thousands):

Year Amount 
2009 $181,352 
2010  34,780 
2011  15,093 
2012  10,878 
2013  18,961 
  $261,064 



Note 10 – Short-term Borrowings

Short-term borrowings consist of customer repurchase agreements, overnight borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”), and 2000, respectively. RepurchaseFederal Funds purchased.  Customer repurchase agreements are borrowings collateralized by securities of the U.S. Government or its agencies andagencies.  They mature daily.  The interest rates are generally fixed but may be changed at the discretion of the Company. The securities underlying these agreements remain under the Corporation'sCompany’s control.  FHLB overnight borrowings contain floating interest rates that may change daily at the discretion of the FHLB.  Federal Funds purchased are unsecured overnight borrowings from other financial institutions.  Short-term borrowings consisted of the following as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 (in thousands):

  2008  2007 
       
Customer repurchase agreements $51,741  $47,891 
FHLB overnight borrowings  7,850   7,200 
  $59,591  $55,091 
         

Note 11 – Long-term Borrowings

Under the terms of its collateral agreement with the FHLB, the Company provides a blanket lien covering all of its residential first mortgage loans, second mortgage loans and home equity lines of credit.  In addition, the Company pledges as collateral its capital stock in the FHLB and deposits with the FHLB.  The maximum balance of repurchase agreements at any month-end during 2001 was $32,318,000 and during 2000 was $35,381,000. The BankCompany has a line of credit with the FHLB equal to 15%30% of the BanksCompany’s assets, withsubject to the Federal Home Loan Bankamount of Atlanta that equaled approximately $85,861,000 atcollateral pledged.  As of December 31, 2001. Long-term borrowings outstanding under this line2008, $107,834,000 in 1-4 family residential mortgage loans and $57,170,000 in home equity lines of credit were $13,000,000pledged under the blanket floating lien agreement which covers both short-term and $16,000,000 respectively, atlong-term borrowings.  Long-term borrowings consisted of the following fixed rate, long term advances as of December 31, 20012008 and 2007 (in thousands):

  
 
Due by
December 31
 
2008
Advance Amount
  
Weighted
Average
Rate
 
 
Due by
December 31
 
2007
Advance Amount
  
Weighted
Average
Rate
 
              
2009 $5,000   5.26%2008 $3,000   5.51%
2011  8,000   2.93 2009  5,000   5.26 
2014  787   3.78 2014  937   3.78 
  $13,787   3.82%  $8,937   5.19%
                  

Note 12 – Trust Preferred Capital Notes

On April 7, 2006, AMNB Statutory Trust I, a Delaware statutory trust and a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $20,000,000 of preferred securities in a private placement pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration.  The Trust Preferred Securities mature on June 30, 2036, but may be redeemed at the Company’s option beginning on June 30, 2011.  The securities require quarterly distributions by the Trust to the holder of the Trust Preferred Securities at a fixed rate of 6.66%.  Effective June 30, 2011, the rate will reset quarterly at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.35%.  Distributions are cumulative and will accrue from the date of original issuance, but may be deferred by the Company from time to time for up to twenty consecutive quarterly periods.  The Company has guaranteed the payment of all required distributions on the Trust Preferred Securities.
The proceeds of the Trust Preferred Securities received by the Trust, along with proceeds of $619,000 received by the Trust from the issuance of common securities by the Trust to the Company, were used to purchase $20,619,000 of the Company’s junior subordinated debt securities (the “Trust Preferred Capital Notes”), issued pursuant to a Junior Subordinated Indenture entered into between the Company and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee.  The proceeds of the Trust Preferred Capital Notes were used to fund the cash portion of the merger consideration to the former shareholders of Community First in connection with the Company’s acquisition of that company, and for general corporate purposes.  In accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 46R, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, the Corporation did not eliminate through consolidation the Corporation’s $619,000 equity investment in AMNB Statutory Trust I.  Instead, the Corporation reflected this equity investment in the “Accrued interest receivable and other assets” line item in the consolidated balance sheets.


Note 13 – Stock-Based Compensation

The Company’s 1997 Stock Option Plan (“1997 Option Plan”) provided for the granting of incentive and non-statutory options to employees on a periodic basis, at the discretion of the Board or a Board designated committee. The 1997 Option Plan authorized the issuance of up to 300,000 shares of common stock.  There were no options granted since 2004, and, effective December 31, 2000. The Federal Home Loan Bank2006, no further options may be granted under this plan.

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS 123R, Share Based Payment, using the modified prospective method and as such, results for prior periods have not been restated.  All options under the 1997 Option Plan were fully vested prior to January 1, 2006; therefore, adoption of Atlanta hasSFAS 123R resulted in no compensation expense.  There was no tax benefit associated with stock option activity during 2008, 2007, or 2006.  Under SFAS 123R, a company may only recognize tax benefits for stock options that ordinarily will result in a tax deduction when the option is exercised (“non-statutory” options).  The Company has no non-statutory stock options.

The 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (“2008 Option Plan”) was adopted by the Board of early terminationDirectors of these advancesthe Company on February 19, 2008 and approved by the stockholders on April 22, 2008.  The 2008 Option Plan provides for the granting of restricted stock awards and incentive and non-statutory options to employees and directors on a periodic basis, at the discretion of the Board or aftera Board designated committee.  The 2008 Option Plan authorized the early conversion option dateissuance of each advance contract. The Corporation had three advances outstanding atup to 500,000 shares of common stock.  SFAS 123(R) requires that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements with measurement based upon the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.  For the year ended December 31, 2001, as follows: Advance Maturity Early Conversion Interest Amount Date Option Date Rate - ---------- ----------- ---------------- -------- $3,000,000 June 2008, June 2003 5.51% $5,000,000 August 2008 August 2001 5.09% $5,000,000 April 2009 April 2004 5.26% 8. Stock Options: Thethe Company uses the intrinsic value methodrecognized $59,000 in determining compensation expense for stock options, which represents the excess of the market price of stock over the exercise price on the measurement date. Since the exercise price of all options granted was equal to or exceeded the market value of the stock at the date of grant, no compensation expense has been recognized. The following table reflects the pro forma net income and earnings per share had the Corporation elected to adopt the fair value approach of SFAS No. 123 (in thousands, except per share data): 2001 2000 1999 ------ ------ ------ Net Income: As reported $9,415 $8,676 $7,924 Pro forma 9,255 8,369 7,623 Basic Earnings per share: As reported $ 1.58 $ 1.42 $ 1.30 Pro forma 1.56 1.38 1.25 Diluted Earnings per share: As reported $ 1.58 $ 1.42 $ 1.30 Pro forma 1.55 1.38 1.24 The weighted average fair values of options at their grant date during 2001, 2000 and 1999 were $9.03, $7.25 and $6.62, respectively. The estimated fair value of each option granted is calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The following summarizes the weighted-average of the assumptions used in the model. 2001 2000 1999 ------ ------ ------ Risk-free interest rate 4.52% 6.17% 5.29% Expected years until exercise 5.50 5.50 5.50 Expected stock volatility 40.10% 47.95% 38.32% 36 At December 31, 2001, and 2000, the Corporation had 148,550 shares and 148,300 shares, respectively, of its authorized common stock reserved for its incentive and nonqualified stock option plan. These options vest from immediately to three years and have a maximum term of ten years. options.

A summary of stock option transactions underis as follows:

  
 
Option
 Shares
  
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
 
Aggregate
 Intrinsic
 Value
 ($000)
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2007  174,871  $21.15     
Granted  59,000   17.00     
Exercised  (13,061)  16.83     
Forfeited  ( 2,200)  18.86     
Outstanding at December 31, 2008  218,610  $20.31 5.4 years $91 
Exercisable at December 31, 2008  174,360  $21.15 4.2 years $91 

The aggregate intrinsic value of stock option in the plan follows: Option Option Price Shares Per Share --------- -------------- Outstanding attable above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the amount by which the current market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on December 31, 1998 71,800 $14.00 - 18.75 Granted 71,000 $13.69 - 20.00 Exercised (235) $14.00 Forfeited (3,965) $13.69 - 14.00 --------- Outstanding at2008.  This amount changes based on changes in the market value of the Company’s stock.

The total proceeds of the in-the-money options exercised during the year ended December 31, 1999 138,600 $13.69 - 20.00 Granted 17,400 $13.25 - 15.50 Exercised (71) $14.00 Forfeited (4,229) $13.69 - 14.00 --------- Outstanding at2008 and 2007 was $219,000 and $295,000, respectively.  Total intrinsic value of options exercised during years ended December 31, 2000 151,700 $13.25 - 20.00 Granted 23,800 $16.50 Exercised (12,550) $13.25 - 17.19 Forfeited (11,500) $13.56 - 18.75 ---------- Outstanding at2008, 2007, and 2006 was $51,000, $110,000, and $114,000, respectively.

As of December 31, 2001 151,450 $13.38 - 20.00 ========== 2008, there was $176,000 unrecognized compensation expense.  There was no unrecognized compensation expense as of December 31, 2007.  Compensation expense related to stock options was $59,000 in 2008, $0 in 2007 and 2006.

The following table summarizes information related to stock options outstanding on December 31, 2001: Number2008:

Options Outstanding  Options Exercisable 
Range of
Exercise Prices
  
Number of
Outstanding Options
  
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
  
Weighted-Average
Exercise
Price
  
Number of
Options
Exercisable
  
Weighted-Average
Exercise
Price
 
$13.38 to 15.00   25,789                 0.3 yrs  $13.69   25,789  $13.69 
                15.01 to 20.00   99,794   6.7   17.64   55,544   18.15 
               20.01 to 25.00   54,400   5.8   24.18   54,400   24.18 
               25.01 to 26.20   38,627   4.8   26.18   38,627   26.18 
     218,610                5.4 yrs  $20.31   174,360  $21.15 
  The fair value of Numbereach stock option granted in 2008 was estimated on the date of Options Exercise Price Outstanding Options Outstanding Options Exercisable - ----------------- ------------------- ------------------- ----------------- $13.38 - $20.00 151,450 8.3grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table for the year ended December 31, 2008.

2008
Dividend yield5.41%
Expected life in years6.6
Expected volatility18.10%
Risk-free interest rate1.77%
Weighted average fair value per option granted$3.98
   The expected volatility is based on historical volatility.  The risk-free interest rates for periods within the contractual life of the awards are based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.  The expected life is based on historical exercise experience.  The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation of dividend payouts.

Note 14 – Income Taxes
   The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and the states of Virginia and North Carolina.  With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years 151,450 9.prior to 2005.
   The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes:Taxes, on January 1, 2007, with no impact on the consolidated financial statements.
   The components of the Corporation'sCompany’s net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2001 and December 31, 2000, were as follows (in thousands): 2001 2000 ------- ------- Deferred tax assets: Allowance for loan losses $ 1,814 $ 1,431 Deferred compensation 266 279 Core deposit intangible 303 252 Other 21 45 ------- ------- Total deferred tax assets 2,404 2,007 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation 265 256 Net unrealized gains on securities 674 166 Accretion of discount 14 106 Loan loss recapture 143 - Other 51 71 ------- ------- Total deferred tax liabilities 1,147 599 ------- ------- Net deferred tax assets $ 1,257 $ 1,408 ======= ======= follows:

(in thousands) December 31, 
  2008  2007 
Deferred tax assets:      
  Allowance for loan losses $2,675  $2,476 
  Accrued pension benefit  -   243 
  Nonaccrual loan interest  165   175 
  Deferred compensation  211   217 
  Preferred stock impairment, net of valuation allowance  -   294 
  Allowance for off balance sheet items  166   - 
  Loans  373   607 
  Other  50   7 
  Total deferred tax assets  3,640   4,019 

       
Deferred tax liabilities:      
  Depreciation  1,005   806 
  Accretion of discounts on securities  33   33 
  Core deposit intangibles  508   535 
  Deferred loan fees  86   60 
  Net unrealized gains on securities  1,090   574 
  Prepaid pension expense  240   - 
  Pension liability  1,826   812 
  Other  52    178 
  Total deferred tax liabilities  4,840   2,998 
  Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $(1,200) $1,021 

The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands): 2001 2000 1999 -------- -------- -------- Taxes currently payable $ 4,298 $ 3,830 $ 3,532 Deferred tax benefit (357) (415) (212) -------- -------- -------- $ 3,941 $ 3,415 $ 3,320 ======== ======== ======== 37 following:

(in thousands) Years Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
Taxes currently payable $2,490  $4,943  $4,387 
Deferred tax expense (benefit)  691   (67)  732 
  $3,181  $4,876  $5,119  
The effective tax rates differ from the statutory federal income tax rates due to the following items: 2001 2000 1999 ----- ----- ----- Federal statutory rate 34.2% 34.0% 34.0% Nontaxable interest

  Years Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
Federal statutory rate  34.1%  34.4%  34.4%
Nontaxable interest income  (4.9)  (3.5)  (3.7)
Other  0.8   (1.0)  0.2 
Effective rate  28.4%  29.9%  30.9%

Note 15 – Earnings Per Share

The following shows the weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per share and the effect on weighted average number of shares of potentially dilutive common stock.  Potentially dilutive common stock had no effect on income (4.9) (4.7) (4.5) Other .2 (1.1) - ----- ----- ----- 29.5% 28.2% 29.5% ===== ===== ===== 10. Commitmentsavailable to common shareholders.

  Years Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  
Shares
  
Per Share
Amount
  
Shares
  
Per Share
Amount
  
Shares
  
Per Share
Amount
 
Basic earnings per share  6,096,649  $1.32   6,139,095  $1.86   5,986,262  $1.91 
Effect of dilutive securities  -
   stock options
   8,505   (.01)   22,730    -    33,809   (.01)
Diluted earnings per share  6,105,154  $1.31   6,161,825  $1.86   6,020,071  $1.90 

Stock options on common stock which were not included in computing diluted EPS in 2008, 2007, and Contingent Liabilities: 2006, because their effects were antidilutive averaged 118,640 shares, 89,277 shares, and 88,177 shares, respectively.


Note 16 – Off-Balance Sheet Activities

The consolidatedCompany is party to credit-related financial statements do not reflect various commitments and contingent liabilities which ariseinstruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit.  These instrumentsSuch commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate and liquidity risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The extentCompany evaluates each customer's credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis.  The amount of collateral obtained, if applicable, is based on management's credit evaluation of the Bank's involvement in various commitments or contingent liabilitiescustomer.

The Company's exposure to credit loss is expressedrepresented by the contractual amount of these commitments.  The Company follows the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

The following off-balance sheet financial instruments were outstanding whose contract or notional amounts of such instruments. represent credit risk:

  December 31, 
(in thousands) 2008  2007 
       
Commitments to extend credit $146,399  $144,301 
Standby letters of credit  2,858   6,222 
Mortgage loan rate lock commitments  2,031   2,215 
         
Commitments to extend credit which amounted to $121,062,000 and $85,489,000 at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, represent legally bindingare agreements to lend to a customer withas long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. These commitments generally consist of unused portions of lines of credit issued to customers. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.clauses and may require payment of a fee.  Since manysome of the commitments are expected to expire without being funded,drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future liquiditycash requirements. There were no commitments to purchase securities when issued at December 31, 2001 and 2000.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank guaranteeingCompany to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.  Those guaranteesletters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements.  The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers.


At December 31, 20012008, the Company had entered into commitments, on a best-effort basis, to sell loans of approximately $3,787,000.  These commitments include mortgage loan commitments and 2000loans held for sale.  Risks arise from the Bank had $1,000,000 and $1,531,000 in outstanding standby letterspossible inability of credit. There were no commercial letterscounterparties to meet the terms of credit at December 31, 2001 and $60,000 at December 31, 2000. Management and the Corporation's counsel are not aware of any pending litigation against the Corporation and believe that there are no contingent liabilities outstanding that will result in a material adverse effect on the Corporation's consolidated financial position or consolidated results of operations. The Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System and is required to maintain certain levels of its cash and due from bank balances as reserves based on regulatory requirements. This reserve requirement was approximately $2,190,000 at December 31, 2001 and $1,821,000 at December 31, 2000. 11.their contracts.

Note 17 – Related Party Transactions: The Corporation's Directors provideLoans

In the Bank with substantial amountsordinary course of business, and manyloans are among its largest depositors and borrowers. The maximum amount of loans outstandinggranted to theexecutive officers, directors, and their business interests at any month-end during 2001, 2000 and 1999 was approximately 4.5% of total loans.related entities.  Management believes that all such loans are made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable loans to similar, unrelated borrowers, and do not involve more than a normal risk of collectability.collectability or present other unfavorable features.  As of December 31, 2001,2008, none of these loans were restructured, nor were any related party loans charged off during 2001. past due, or on nonaccrual status.

An analysis of these loans for 20012008 is as follows (in thousands): Balance, beginning of year $ 14,793 Additions 20,618 Repayments (22,554) --------- Balance, end of year $ 12,857 ========= 12.

Balance at December 31, 2007 $20,282 
Additions  22,216 
Repayments  (22,703)
Balance at December 31, 2008 $19,795 

Note 18 – Employee Benefit Plans: Plans

Defined Benefit Plan

The Bank's retirement plan isCompany maintains a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan which covers substantially all employees of the Bank who are 21 years of age or older and who have had at least one year of service.  Advanced funding is accomplished by using the actuarial cost method known as the collective aggregate cost method.  38 Prior to 2008, the Company used October 31 as a measurement date to determine postretirement benefit obligations.  The requirement under SFAS 158 to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employers’ fiscal year-end statement of financial position is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008.

The following table sets forth the plan's funded status and related disclosures as required by SFAS 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans-an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R):

  As of and for the Years Ended December 31, 
(in thousands) 2008  2007  2006 
Change in Benefit Obligation:         
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year $8,923  $7,038  $7,225 
Service cost  843   656   621 
Interest cost  600   418   351 
Plan amendments  -   -   101 
Actuarial loss (gain)  (627)  987   6 
Benefits paid  (157)  (176)  (1,266)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year  9,582   8,923   7,038 
             
Change in Plan Assets:            
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year  8,230   7,070   6,056 
Actual return on plan assets  (2,888)  1,336   780 
Employer contributions  5,000   -   1,500 
Benefits paid  (158)  (176)  (1,266)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year  10,184   8,230   7,070 
             
Funded Status at End of Year $602  $(693) $32 
             
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets            
Other assets (liabilities) $602  $(693) $32 
             
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income            
Net actuarial loss $5,205  $2,308  $2,243 
Prior service cost  13   12   11 
Deferred income tax benefit  (1,827)  (812)  (789)
Amount recognized $3,391  $1,508  $1,465 
  As of and for the Years Ended December 31, 
(in thousands) 2008  2007  2006 
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost            
Service cost $723  $656  $621 
Interest cost  515   418   351 
Expected return on plan assets  (657)  (564)  (521)
Amortization of prior service cost  (1)  (1)  (23)
Recognized net actuarial loss  112   150   211 
Net periodic benefit cost $692  $659  $639 

     Adjustment to Retained Earnings Due to Change in Measurement Date         
Service cost $121   N/A   N/A 
Interest cost  86   N/A   N/A 
Expected return on plan assets  (110)  N/A   N/A 
Recognized net actuarial loss  18   N/A   N/A 
Net periodic benefit cost $115   N/A   N/A 
             
             
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income            
Net actuarial loss $2,897  $65  $2,243 
Prior service cost  -   -   11 
Amortization of prior service cost  1   1   - 
Total recognized in other comprehensive income $2,898  $66  $2,254 
             
             
Total Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost,
Retained Earnings and Other Comprehensive Income
 $3,705  $725  $2,893 

          
Weighted-Average Assumptions at End of Year         
Discount rate used for net periodic pension cost  6.00%  6.00%  5.75%
Discount rate used for disclosure  6.00%  6.00%  6.00%
Expected return on plan assets  8.00%  8.00%  8.00%
Rate of compensation increase  4.00%  4.00%  4.00%
             
N/A – not applicable            


The accumulated benefit obligation as of December 31, 20012008, 2007, and 20002006 was $6,942,364, $6,499,448, and $4,971,000 respectively.
The plan sponsor selects the expected long-term rate-of-return-on-assets assumption in consultation with their investment advisors and actuary.  This rate is intended to reflect the average rate of earnings expected to be earned on the funds invested or to be invested to provide plan benefits.  Historical performance is reviewed, especially with respect to real rates of return (net of inflation), for the major asset classes held or anticipated to be held by the trust, and for the trust itself.  Undue weight is not given to recent experience that may not continue over the measurement period, with higher significance placed on current forecasts of future long-term economic conditions.

Because assets are held in a qualified trust, anticipated returns are not reduced for taxes.  Further, solely for this purpose, the plan is assumed to continue in force and not terminate during the period in which assets are invested.  However, consideration is given to the potential impact of current and future investment policy, cash flow into and out of the trust, and expenses (both investment and non-investment) typically paid from plan assets (to the extent such expenses are not explicitly estimated within periodic cost).


Below is a description of the plan’s assets.  The plan’s weighted-average asset allocations by asset category are as follows:

Asset Category December 31, 2008  October 31, 2007 
Fixed Income  24.8%  25.0%
Equity  34.0   63.7 
Mutual Funds  5.5   - 
Cash and Accrued Income  35.7   - 
Other -   11.3 
    Total  100.0%  100.0%

The investment policy and strategy for plan assets can best be described as a growth and income strategy.  Diversification is accomplished by limiting the holding of any one equity issuer to no more than 5% of total equities.  Exchange traded funds are used to provide diversified exposure to the small capitalization and international equity markets.  All fixed income investments are rated as investment grade, with the majority of these assets invested in corporate issues.  The assets are managed by the Company’s Trust and Investment Services Division.  No derivatives are used to manage the assets.  Equity securities do not include holdings in the Company.

Projected benefit payments for the years 2009 to 2018 are as follows (in thousands): 2001 2000 -------- -------- Change

Year Amount 
2009 $57 
2010  85 
2011  204 
2012  248 
2013  290 
2014-2018  2,224 

The Company does not anticipate making a contribution in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 4,122 $ 4,462 Service cost 274 238 Interest cost 309 322 Actuarial (gain) loss 262 (83) Benefits paid (130) (817) -------- -------- Benefit obligation at end of year $ 4,837 $ 4,122 ======== ======== Change in2009.

Defined Contribution Plan

The Company maintains a 401(k) savings plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 4,453 $ 5,053 Actual return on plan assets (237) 151 Employer contributions 274 66 Benefits paid (130) (817) -------- -------- Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ 4,360 $ 4,453 ======== ======== Funded status $ (477) $ 331 Unrecognized net actuarial (gain) loss 566 (288) Unrecognized net obligation at transition (17) (30) Unrecognized prior service cost (120) (144) -------- -------- Accrued benefit cost included in other liabilities $ (48) $ (131) ======== ======== Major assumptions and net periodic pension cost include the following: Weighted-average assumptions: 2001 2000 1999 ------- ------- ------- Discount rate: Post-retirement 6.00% 6.00% 6.00% Pre-retirement 7.00 7.50 7.00 Expected return on plan assets 8.00 8.00 8.00 Rate of compensation increase 4.00 4.00 4.00 Components of net periodic benefit cost: Service cost $ 274 $ 238 $ 233 Interest cost 309 322 274 Expected return on plan assets (356) (404) (364) Amortization of prior service cost (24) (24) (24) Amortization of net obligation at transition (12) (12) (12) Recognized net actuarial gain - (12) - ------- ------- ------- Net periodic benefit cost $ 191 $ 108 $ 107 ======= ======= ======= In 1982, the Board of Directorsthat covers substantially all full-time employees of the Bank adoptedCompany. The Company matches a portion of the contribution made by employee participants after at least one year of service. The Company contributed $263,000, $273,000, and $245,000 to the 401(k) plan in 2008, 2007, and 2006, respectively. These amounts are included employee benefits expense for the respective years.

Deferred Compensation Arrangements

The Company maintains deferred compensation agreements with certain key officerscurrent and former employees providing for annual payments to each ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 per year for ten years upon their retirement.  The liabilities under these agreements are being accrued over the officers'officers’ remaining periodperiods of employment so that, on the date of their retirement, the then-present value of the annual payments would have been accrued.  The expense for this planthese agreements was $68,000, $110,000$33,000, $55,000, and $63,000$60,000 for years 2001, 20002008, 2007, and 1999,2006, respectively. A 401(k) savings

Profit Sharing and Incentive Arrangements

The Company maintains a cash profit sharing plan was adopted in 1995 that covers substantially allfor full-time employees ofbased on the Bank.Company’s performance and a cash incentive compensation plan for officers based on the Company’s performance and individual officer goals.  The Bank matches a portion of the contribution made by employee participants after at least one year of service. The Bank contributed $116,000, $110,000 and $108,000total amount charged to the 401(k) plan in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. These amounts are included in pension and other employee benefitssalary expense for these plans was $0, $287,000, and $867,000 for the respective years. 39 13.years 2008, 2007, and 2006, respectively.

Note 19 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Instruments

The Company adopted SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”), on January 1, 2008 to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. SFAS 157 clarifies that fair value of certain assets and liabilities is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.
In February 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position No. 157-2 (“FSP 157-2”) which delayed the effective date of SFAS 157 for certain nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities except for those items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis.  FSP 157-2 defers the effective date of SFAS 157 for such nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Thus, the Company has only partially applied SFAS 157. Those items affected by FSP 157-2 include other real estate owned (OREO), goodwill and core deposit intangibles.

In October of 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position No. 157-3 (“FSP 157-3”) to clarify the application of SFAS 157 in a market that is not active and to provide key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that financial asset is not active. FSP 157-3 was effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which financial statements were not issued.
SFAS 157 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under SFAS 157 based on these two types of inputs are as follows:

Level 1 –Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2 –Valuation is based on observable inputs including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in less active markets, and model-based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions can be derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data in the market.
Level 3 –
Valuation is based on model-based techniques that use one or more significant inputs or assumptions that are unobservable in the market.
The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements:

Securities available for sale: Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted market prices, when available (Level 1). If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable market data. Third party vendors compile prices from various sources and may determine the fair value of identical or similar securities by using pricing models that considers observable market data (Level 2).  Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stocks are carried at cost since no ready market exists and there is no quoted market value.  The Company is required to own stock in these companies as long as it is a member.  Therefore, they have been excluded from the table below.
The following table presents the balances of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2008 (in thousands):

     Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2008 Using 
  
 
Balance as of December 31,
  Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets  Significant Other Observable Inputs  Significant Unobservable Inputs 
Description 2008  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Assets            
Securities available for sale $129,904  $-  $129,904  $- 
Mortgage loan derivative contracts  9   -   9   - 
                 
Certain financial assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. Adjustments to the fair value of these assets usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.
The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the financial statements:

Loans held for sale: Loans held for sale are carried at market value. These loans currently consist of one-to-four family residential loans originated for sale in the secondary market. Fair value is based on the price secondary markets are currently offering for similar loans using observable market data which is not materially different than cost due to the short duration between origination and sale (Level 2). As such, the Company records any fair value adjustments on a nonrecurring basis. No nonrecurring fair value adjustments were recorded on loans held for sale during the year ended December 31, 2008. Gains and losses on the sale of loans are recorded within income from mortgage banking on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Impaired Loans: Loans are designated as impaired when, in the judgment of management based on current information and events, it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement will not be collected. The measurement of loss associated with impaired loans can be based on either the observable market price of the loan or the fair value of the collateral. Fair value is measured based on the value of the collateral securing the loans. Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable. The vast majority of the collateral is real estate. The value of real estate collateral is determined utilizing an income or market valuation approach based on an appraisal conducted by an independent, licensed appraiser outside of the Company using observable market data (Level 2). However, if the collateral is a house or building in the process of construction or if an appraisal of the real estate property is over two years old, then the fair value is considered Level 3. The value of business equipment is based upon an outside appraisal if deemed significant, or the net book value on the applicable business’ financial statements if not considered significant using observable market data. Likewise, values for inventory and accounts receivables collateral are based on financial statement balances or aging reports (Level 3). Impaired loans allocated to the Allowance for Loan Losses are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Any fair value adjustments are recorded in the period incurred as provision for loan losses on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the period (in thousands):

     Carrying Value at December 31, 2008 
  
 
Balance as of December 31,
  Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets  Significant Other Observable Inputs  Significant Unobservable Inputs 
Description 2008  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Assets            
Loans held for sale $1,764  $-  $1,764  $- 
Impaired loans, net of valuation allowance  1,381   -   600   781 

The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation.  Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices.  However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments.  In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques.  Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows.  Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.  SFAS 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments, excludes certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.

The estimated fair values of the Corporation'sCompany’s assets are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2001 --------------------- Carrying Fair Amount Value -------- -------- Financial assets: Cash and due from banks $ 29,149 $ 29,149 Investment securities 156,791 157,471 Accrued interest receivable and other assets 8,831 8,831 Loans, net 370,259 377,182 Financial liabilities: Deposits $464,012 $466,455 Repurchase agreements 27,177 27,177 Other borrowings 13,000 13,656 Other liabilities 3,301 3,301 Off balance sheet instruments: Commitments to extend credit - - Standby lettersfollows:
  December 31, 2008  December 31, 2007 
(in thousands) 
Carrying
  
Estimated
Fair
  
Carrying
  
Estimated
Fair
 
  Amount  Value  Amount  Value 
Financial assets:            
Cash and due from banks $24,098  $24,098  $18,304  $18,304 
Securities available for sale *  129,904   129,904   141,605   141,605 
Securities held to maturity  7,121   7,391   11,990   12,250 
Loans held for sale  1,764   1,764   1,368   1,368 
Loans, net of allowance  563,286   575,970   543,996   550,458 
Accrued interest receivable  3,110   3,110   3,547   3,547 
                 
Financial liabilities:                
Deposits $589,138  $591,159  $581,221  $581,726 
Repurchase agreements  51,741   51,741   47,891   47,891 
Other borrowings  21,637   21,630   16,137   15,850 
Trust preferred capital notes  20,619   18,258   20,619   20,155 
Accrued interest payable  1,272   1,272   1,722   1,722 
                 
* - Excludes restricted stock                
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimateby the Company in estimating fair value of each class ofdisclosures for financial instruments for which it is practical to estimate that value: instruments:

Cash and due from banks.cash equivalents.  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Investment securities. For marketable securities held for investment purposes, fair

Securities.  Fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes. For other securities held as investments, fair value equals market price, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities. Loans. Due to the repricing characteristics of revolving credit lines, home equity loans and adjustable demand loans, theThe carrying amount of these loans is a reasonable estimate of fair value. The fair value of other types of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings andrestricted stock approximates fair value.

Loans held for the same remaining maturities. Accrued interest receivable and other assets.sale.  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Deposits.

Loans.  For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.  Fair values for fixed-rate loans are estimated based upon discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.  Fair values for nonperforming loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses or underlying collateral values, where applicable.

Accrued interest receivable.  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Deposits.  The fair value of demand deposits, savings deposits, and money market deposits equals the carrying value. The fair value of fixed-rate certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar deposit instruments would be offered to depositors for the same remaining maturities at current rates. maturities.

Repurchase agreements.agreements.  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. 40

Other liabilities.borrowings.  The fair values of long-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the interest rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Trust preferred capital notes.  Fair value is calculated by discounting the future cash flows using the estimated current interest rates at which similar securities would be issued.

Accrued interest payable.  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Off balance

Off-balance sheet instruments. The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees currently charged (if any) to enter into agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. At December 31, 2001 no fees were charged for commitments to extend credit. All such commitments were subject to current market rates and pose no known credit exposure. As a result, no fair value has been estimated for these commitments.instruments.  The fair value of letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.  14.At December 31, 2008 and 2007, the fair value of off balance sheet instruments was deemed immaterial, and therefore was not included in the table above.  The various off-balance sheet instruments were discussed in Note 16.

The Company assumes interest rate risk (the risk that interest rates will change) in its normal operations.  As a result, the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments will change when interest rates change and that change may be either favorable or unfavorable to the Company.


Note 20 – Dividend Restrictions and Regulatory Capital: The Corporation and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Corporation's and the Bank's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Corporation and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Corporation's and the Bank's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Corporation's and the Bank's capital amounts and classification are subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators concerning components, risk weighting, and other factors. Under the guidelines, total capital has been defined as core (Tier I) capital and supplementary (Tier II) capital. The Corporation's Tier I capital consists primarily of shareholders' equity, while Tier II capital consists of the allowance for loan losses. The definition of assets has been modified to include items on and off the balance sheet, with each item being assigned a "risk-weight" for the determination of the ratio of capital to risk-adjusted assets. The guidelines require that total capital (Tier I plus Tier II) of 8% be held against total risk-adjusted assets, at least half of which (4%) must be Tier I capital. At December 31, 2001, the Corporation's Tier I and total capital ratios were 14.32% and 15.56%, respectively. At December 31, 2000, these ratios were 16.02% and 17.09%, respectively. The ratios for both years were well in excess of the regulatory requirements. Management believes, as of December 31, 2001, that the Corporation and the Bank meet all regulatory capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. Capital

The approval of the Comptroller of the Currency is required if the total of all dividends declared by a national bank in any calendar year exceeds the bank's net income, as defined, for that year combined with its retained net income for the preceding two calendar years.  Under this formula, the BankCompany’s bank subsidiary can distribute as dividends to American National Bankshares Inc., without the approval of the Comptroller of the Currency, $4,711,000 plus an$1,784,000 as of December 31, 2008.

The Company (on a consolidated basis) and its bank subsidiary are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional amount equaldiscretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s and Bank’s financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The capital amounts and classification are subject to qualitative judgments by the Bank's net incomeregulators concerning components, risk weighting, and other factors.  Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies.

Under the guidelines, total capital is defined as core (Tier I) capital and supplementary (Tier II) capital. The Company’s Tier I capital consists primarily of shareholders' equity and trust preferred capital notes, while Tier II capital also includes the allowance for 2002 uploan losses subject to certain limits. The definition of assets has been modified to include items on and off the datebalance sheet, with each item being assigned a "risk-weight" for the determination of any dividend declaration. the ratio of capital to risk-adjusted assets.  Management believes, as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, that the Company met the requirements to be considered “well capitalized.”

The following table provides summary information regarding regulatory capital (in thousands):
To Be Well Minimum Capitalized Under Capital Prompt Corrective Actual Requirement Action Provisions ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------ As of December 31, 2001 - ----------------------- Total Capital Corporation $67,187 15.56% $34,544 >8.0% Bank 65,260 15.13% 34,505 >8.0% $43,131 >10.0% Tier I Capital Corporation 61,853 14.32% 17,272 >4.0% Bank 60,569 14.04% 17,253 >4.0% 25,879 > 6.0% Leverage Capital Corporation 61,853 10.96% 16,927 >3.0% Bank 60,569 10.75% 16,903 >3.0% 28,172 > 5.0% As of December 31, 2000 - ----------------------- Total Capital Corporation 64,787 17.09% 30,333 >8.0% Bank 63,713 16.82% 30,296 >8.0% 37,870 >10.0% Tier I Capital Corporation 60,731 16.02% 15,167 >4.0% Bank 59,663 15.75% 15,148 >4.0% 22,722 > 6.0% Leverage Capital Corporation 60,731 11.59% 15,725 >3.0% Bank 59,663 11.39% 15,711 >3.0% 26,185 > 5.0%
41 15.capital:

       To Be Well
     Minimum Capitalized Under
     Capital Prompt Corrective
(in thousands) Actual  Requirement Action Provisions
  Amount  Ratio  Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
December 31, 2008              
   Total Capital              
Company $106,573   17.92% $47,576 >8.0%    
Bank  91,686   15.42   47,565 >8.0  $59,457 >10.0%
                   
  Tier I Capital                  
Company  99,124   16.67   23,788 >4.0     
Bank  85,144   14.32   23,783 >4.0  35,674 >6.0
                   
  Leverage Capital                  
Company  99,124   13.04   30,408 >4.0     
Bank  85,144   11.23   30,333 >4.0  37,916 >5.0
                   
                   
December 31, 2007                  
   Total Capital                  
Company $104,179   18.28% $45,593 >8.0%     
Bank  93,961   16.49   45,581 >8.0 $56,976 >10.0%
                   
  Tier I Capital                  
Company  97,033   17.03   22,797 >4.0     
Bank  87,806   15.41   22,791 >4.0  34,186 >6.0
                   
  Leverage Capital                  
Company  97,033   12.98   29,912 >4.0     
Bank  87,806   11.76   29,862 >4.0  37,328 >5.0



Note 21 – Segment and Related Information: The Corporation adoptedInformation

In accordance with SFAS No. 131, "DisclosuresDisclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information"Information, in 1998. Reportablereportable segments include community banking and trust and investment services.

Community banking involves making loans to and generating deposits from individuals and businesses in the markets where the Bank has offices.businesses.  All assets and liabilities of the BankCompany are allocated to community banking.  Investment income from fixedsecurities is also allocated to the community banking segment.  Loan fee income, investments is a major source of income in addition to loan interest income. Serviceservice charges from deposit accounts, and non-deposit fees such as automaticautomated teller machine fees and insurance commissions generate additional income for community banking.

Trust and investment services includesinclude estate andplanning, trust planning andaccount administration, and investment management, for various entities. The trust and investmentretail brokerage.  Investment management services division of the Bank manages trusts, estates and purchasesinclude purchasing equity, fixed income, and mutual fund investments for customer accounts. The trust and investment services division receives fees for investment and administrative services. Fees are also received by this division for individual retirement accounts managed for the community banking segment. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. All intersegment sales prices are market based. Segment information for the years 2001, 2000 and 1999 is

Amounts shown in the following table (in thousands). The "Other"“Other” column includes activities of American National Bankshares Inc.  The “Other” column also includes corporate related items, results of insignificant operations and, as it relates to segment profit (loss), income and expense not allocated to reportable segments. Intersegment eliminations primarily consist of the Corporation'sAmerican National Bankshares Inc.’s investment in theAmerican National Bank and Trust Company and related equity earnings.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. All intersegment sales prices are market based.

Segment information as of and for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006, is shown in the following table:
   2008 
(in thousands)    Trust and          
  Community  Investment     Intersegment    
  Banking  Services  Other  Eliminations  Total 
Interest income $42,836  $-  $129  $(93) $42,872 
Interest expense  14,559   -   1,373   (93)  15,839 
Noninterest income - external customers  3,957   3,899   57   -   7,913 
Operating income before income taxes  10,951   1,791   (1,540)  -   11,202 
Depreciation and amortization  1,710   23   2   -   1,735 
Total assets  788,435   -   749   -   789,184 
Capital expenditures  5,423   25   -   -   5,448 
                     
    2007 
(in thousands)     Trust and             
  Community  Investment      Intersegment     
  Banking  Services  Other  Eliminations  Total 
Interest income $48,597  $-  $-  $-  $48,597 
Interest expense  17,997   -   1,373   -   19,370 
Noninterest income - external customers  4,623   4,128   71   -   8,822 
Operating income before income taxes  15,615   2,234   (1,529)  -   16,320 
Depreciation and amortization  1,528   25   2   -   1,555 
Total assets  771,518   -   770   -   772,288 
Capital expenditures  2,087   18   -   -   2,105 

   2006 
     Trust and          
  Community  Investment     Intersegment    
  Banking  Services  Other  Eliminations  Total 
Interest income $45,060  $-  $10  $-  $45,070 
Interest expense  15,629   -   1,032   -   16,661 
Noninterest income - external customers  4,623   3,793   42   -   8,458 
Operating income before income taxes  15,747   1,963   (1,165)  -   16,545 
Depreciation and amortization  1,383   22   2   -   1,407 
Total assets  777,001   -   719   -   777,720 
Capital expenditures  1,044   1   -   -   1,045 
                     



Note 22 – Parent Company Financial Information

Condensed Parent Company financial information is as follows (in thousands):

  December 31,  
Condensed Balance Sheets 2008  2007
      
Cash $13,356  $8,619  
Investment in subsidiaries  108,320   112,903  
Other assets  1,311   671  
Total Assets $122,987  $122,193  
          
Trust preferred capital notes $20,619  $20,619  
Other liabilities  68   63  
Shareholders’ equity  102,300   101,511  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $122,987  $122,193  

  Years Ended December 31, 
Condensed Statements of Income 2008  2007  2006 
          
Dividends from subsidiary $12,000  $12,000  $7,900 
Other income  150   86   52 
Expenses  1,689   1,615   1,217 
Income taxes (benefit)  (523)  (520)  (396)
Income before equity in undistributed            
earnings of subsidiary  10,984   10,991   7,131 
Equity (deficit) in undistributed earnings of subsidiary  (2,963)  453   4,295 
Net Income $8,021  $11,444  $11,426 
             
  Years Ended December 31, 
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows 2008  2007  2006 
Cash provided by dividends received            
from subsidiary $12,000  $12,000  $7,900 
Cash used for payment of dividends  (5,606)  (5,587)  (5,210)
Cash used for repurchase of stock  (904)  (1,359)  (912)
Proceeds from exercise of options  219   295   171 
Other  (972)  (1,182)  1,535 
Net increase in cash $4,737  $4,167  $3,484 


Note 23 – Concentrations of Credit Risk

Substantially all the Company’s loans are made within its market area, which includes Southern and Central Virginia and the northern portion of Central North Carolina.  The ultimate collectability of the Company’s loan portfolio and the ability to realize the value of any underlying collateral, if necessary, are impacted by the economic conditions of the market area. 
Loans secured by real estate were $464,171,000, or 81% of the loan portfolio, at December 31, 2008, and $450,347,000, or 82% of the loan portfolio, at December 31, 2007.  Loans secured by commercial real estate represented the largest portion of loans at $207,160,000 at December 31, 2008, and $198,332,000 at December 31, 2007, 36% and 36%, respectively of total loans.  While there were no concentrations of loans to any individual, group of individuals, business, or industry that exceeded 10% of total loans at December 31, 2008 or 2007, loans to lessors of nonresidential buildings represented 13.7% of total loans at December 31, 2008 and 11.0% at December 31, 2007; the lessees and lessors are engaged in a variety of industries.




Note 24 – Supplemental Cash Flow Information


 (Dollars in thousands) For the Years ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
          
 Supplemental Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents:         
 Cash and due from banks $14,986  $18,155  $24,375 
 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks  9,112   149   1,749 
  $24,098  $18,304  $26,124 
             
 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:            
 Cash paid for:            
 Interest on deposits and borrowed funds $16,289  $19,332  $14,906 
 Income taxes  2,936   3,790   3,738 
 Noncash investing and financing activities:            
 Transfer of loans to other real estate owned  4,060   498   115 
 Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale  1,474   2,723   8 
 Change in unfunded pension liability  2,898   66   - 
             
 Transactions related to the merger acquisition:            
 Increase in assets and liabilities            
 Cash and due from banks $-  $-  $2,956 
 Securities  -   -   8,020 
 Loans, net  -   -   134,217 
 Premises and equipment, net  -   -   4,930 
 Goodwill and core deposit intangibles  -   -   25,580 
 Accrued interest receivable and other assets  -   -   5,481 
 Demand deposits--noninterest bearing  -   -   21,376 
 Demand deposits--interest bearing  -   -   120,596 
 Borrowings  -   -   2,500 
 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities  -   -   2,079 
 Issuance of common stock  -   -   17,546 







(a)(1)    Financial Statements. See Item 8 for reference.
(a)(2)    Financial Statement Schedules.  All applicable financial statement schedules required under Regulation S-X have been included in the Notes to the 
 Consolidated Financial Statements.   
(a)(3)            Exhibits. The exhibits required by Item 601of Regulation S-K are listed below.

2001 ---------------------------------------------------------------
Exhibit #Location
 3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
Dated August 20, 1997
Exhibit 4.1 on Form S-3
filed August 20, 1997
 3.2
Exhibit 3.2 on Form 8-K
filed November 19, 2008
10.1
Deferred Compensation Agreement between American National Bank and Trust Company,
and Community Investment Intersegment Banking Services Other Eliminations Total --------- ---------- ----- ------------ -------- Interest income $ 39,820 $ - $Charles H. Majors dated December 31, 2008
Filed herewith
10.2
Executive Severance Agreement between American National Bankshares Inc., American National Bank
and Trust Company, and Charles H. Majors dated December 31, 2008
Filed herewith
10.3
Executive Severance Agreement between American National Bankshares Inc., American National Bank
and Trust Company, and Jeffrey V. Haley dated December 31, 2008
Filed herewith
10.4
Executive Severance Agreement between American National Bankshares Inc., American National Bank
and Trust Company, and R. Helm Dobbins dated December 31, 2008
Filed herewith
10.5
Executive Severance Agreement between American National Bankshares Inc., American National Bank
and Trust Company, and Dabney T. P. Gilliam, Jr. dated December 31, 2008
Filed herewith
10.6
Executive Severance Agreement between American National Bankshares Inc., American National Bank
and Trust Company, and S. Cabell Dudley, Jr. dated December 31, 2008
Filed herewith
10. 7
Exhibit 99.0 to Form S-8
filed on May 30, $ (30) $ 39,820 Interest expense 17,502 - 30 (30) 17,502 Non-interest income - external customers 2,509 2,569 590 - 5,668 Non-interest income - internal customers - 54 - (54) - Operating income before income taxes 11,697 1,656 4 - 13,357 Depreciation2008
11.1Refer to EPS calculation in the Notes to Financial StatementsFiled herewith
21.1Subsidiaries of the registrantFiled herewith
31.1Section 302 Certification of Charles H. Majors, President and amortization 1,586 25 10 - 1,621 Total assets 572,820 - 67 - 572,887 Capital expenditures 1,141 16 1 - 1,158
2000 --------------------------------------------------------------- TrustCEO
Filed herewith
31.2
Section 302 Certification of Charles H. Majors, President and
Interim Principal Financial Officer
Filed herewith
32.1Section 906 Certification of Charles H. Majors, President and Community Investment Intersegment Banking Services Other Eliminations Total --------- ---------- ----- ------------ -------- Interest income $ 38,606 $ - $ 22 $ (22) $ 38,606 Interest expense 17,343 - 22 (22) 17,343 Non-interest income - external customers 1,772 2,658 341 - 4,771 Non-interest income - internal customers - 54 - (54) - Operating income before income taxes 10,588 1,791 (288) - 12,091 DepreciationCEOFiled herewith
32.2
Section 906 Certification of Charles H. Majors, President and amortization 1,516 40
Interim Principal Financial Officer
Filed herewith



SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

March 11, - 1,567 Total assets 541,273 - 116 - 541,389 Capital expenditures 906 19 9 - 934 2009AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.

By: /s/  Charles H. Majors
President and
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 on March 11, 2009.

1999 --------------------------------------------------------------- Trust
/s/  Charles H. MajorsPresident and Community Investment Intersegment Banking Services Other Eliminations Total --------- ---------- ----- ------------ -------- Interest income $ 33,669 $ - $ 30 $ (30) $ 33,669 Interest expense 14,736 - 30 (30) 14,736 Non-interest income - external customers 1,627 2,532 334 - 4,493 Non-interest income - internal customers - 52 - (52) - Operating income before income taxes 9,558 1,781 (95) - 11,244 Depreciation Chief Executive Officer
Charles H. Majorsand amortization 1,416 48 15 - 1,479 Total assets 491,151 - 240 - 491,391 Capital expenditures 1,466 - 6 - 1,472 Interim Principal Financial Officer
/s/  Fred A. BlairDirector
Fred A. Blair
/s/  Frank C. Crist, Jr.Director
Frank C. Crist, Jr., D.D.S.
/s/  Ben J. Davenport, Jr.Director
Ben J. Davenport, Jr.
/s/  H. Dan DavisDirector
H. Dan Davis
/s/  Michael P. HaleyDirector
Michael P. Haley
/s/  Charles S. HarrisDirector
Charles S. Harris
/s/  Lester A. Hudson, Jr.Director
Lester A. Hudson, Jr., Ph.D.
/s/  E. Budge Kent, Jr.Director
E. Budge Kent, Jr.
/s/  Fred B. Leggett, Jr.Director
Fred B. Leggett, Jr.
/s/  Franklin W. MadduxDirector
Franklin W. Maddux, M.D.
/s/  Martha W. MedleyDirector
Martha W. Medley
/s/  Claude B. Owen, Jr.Director
Claude B. Owen, Jr.
/s/ James R. JeffersonAssistant Treasurer and
James R. JeffersonInterim Principal Accounting Officer
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