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

FORM 10-Q/A10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended:   September 30, 2009March 31, 2010

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

For the transition period ended:  ____________ to ____________

Commission File Number: 000-31929

SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

CALIFORNIA68-0454068
(State of Incorporation)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
  
202 West Napa Street Sonoma, California95476
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(707) 935-3200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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

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

Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filer¨(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting companyx
Large accelerated filer                                         ¨                                                                                    Accelerated filer                   ¨
Non-accelerated filer                                           ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)         Smaller reporting company   x

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

Act).
Yes ¨                                           No  x

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's Common Stock, no par value, as of November 1, 2009April 30, 2010 was 2,326,803.


 
 

 
EXPLANATORY NOTE:

This Amendment No. 1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Amended Report”) for Sonoma Valley Bancorp (“Company”) for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009 is being filed to amend portions of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for its quarterly period ended September 30, 2009, which was originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC“) on November 12, 2009 (“Original Report”).

As previously disclosed in a Form 8-K filing on February 22, 2010, Sonoma Valley Bank, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary (the “Bank”), determined, in connection with the findings of a recent bank regulatory examination, that the Bank should amend its call report for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.  In order to reflect these adjustments to the Bank’s call report in the Company’s financial statements for the same period, the Company is filing this Amended Report.

The Company hereby amends Part I, Item 1, “Financial Statements”, and Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” to reflect a restatement of the financial statements relating to the following adjustments:

·The provision for loan and lease losses for the third quarter of 2009 increased from $2.6 million to $24.5 million. As a result of the increased provision for loan losses for the third quarter of 2009, the provision for loan and lease losses increased from $7.4 million to $29.3 million for nine months ended September 30, 2009.

·Impaired loans decreased from $48.5 million to $23.5 million as of September 30, 2009 as a result of the impaired amounts of collateral-dependant loans being charged off.  Non accrual loans increased from $6.6 million to approximately $26.6 million.

·The Company’s net loss after tax available to common shareholders for the three months ended September 30, 2009 increased from $495,180 to approximately $19.0 million. Loss per basic share (LPBS) available to common shareholders for the third quarter of 2009, originally reported to be a loss of $0.22, will increase to a loss of approximately $8.27. Due to the adjustments in the third quarter of 2009 financial results, the Company’s after tax net loss available to common shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, increased from $1.6 million to $20.1 million, and LPBS available to common shareholders, originally reported as a loss of $0.70, has increased to a loss of approximately $8.75.

·Interest income from loans and leases for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2009 decreased from $4.6 million and $13.5 million to $4.4 million and $13.3 million, respectively, and net interest income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2009 decreased from $3.8 million and $11.0 million to $3.6 million and $10.8 million, respectively.

·Other assets increased from $9.8 million to $13.4 million as of September 30, 2009 as a result of increases to the tax benefit and the establishment of a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets as a result of the larger loss.

·Loans and lease financing receivables net of deferred loan fees, declined to $270.9 million as of September 30, 2009 from the previously reported level of $286.0 million and the allowance for loan and lease losses increased to approximately $12.8 million from the previously reported $6.0 million.  Total assets declined to $335.6 million as of September 30, 2009 from the previously reported level of $354.2 million.

·Total shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2009 has declined approximately $18.5 million to $19.2 million from $37.7 million.

In Part 1, Item 1, see footnote 9, “Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements” for the specific line items restated and a more detailed description of the changes made in this restatement.

In connection with the restatement of the financial statements described above, the Company reevaluated the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures and accordingly, has included additional disclosure in this Amended Report under Part I, Item 4, “Controls and Procedures.”

This Amended Report sets forth the Original Filing in its entirety, although the Company is only restating those portions in Part I, items 1 and 2 affected by corrected financial information and the revised disclosures under Part I, Item 4, below. This Amended Report includes currently-dated certifications from the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as required by Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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INDEX

Part I  Financial InformationPage Number
  
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited): 
  
3
4
  
5
  
67
  
8
  
     Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (as restated)Average Balances/Yields and Rates Paid for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
915
  
   1416
  
            Average Balances/Yields and Rates Paid for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 (as restated) and 2008   17
            Average Balances/Yields and Rates Paid for the three months ended September 30, 2009 (as restated) and 200830
3431
  
3431
  
 Part II  Other Information 
  
3632
  
3633
  
3835
  
3835
  
3835
  
3835
  
3835
  
 Signatures3936
  
Certifications4037












 
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Part I

Item 1.
Item 1.                 The information furnished in these interim statements reflects all adjustments and accruals which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for such periods.  The results of operations in the interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, 2009 (Unaudited), December 31, 2008 (Audited)
and September 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
  
September 30,
 2009 
(As Restated)
  
December 31,
 2008 
  
September 30,
 2008 
 
ASSETS         
Cash and due from banks $4,590,608  $6,302,692  $6,891,263 
Interest-bearing due from banks  21,761,642   11,930,363   15,381,775 
Total cash and cash equivalents  26,352,250   18,233,055   22,273,038 
Investment securities available-for-sale at fair value  10,561,357   6,578,924   2,036,539 
Investment securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $13,849,348, $14,028,111 and $13,524,623 respectively)  13,396,977   13,862,911   13,382,308 
Loans and lease financing receivables, net  258,113,125   262,376,784   259,543,134 
Premises and equipment, net  614,696   734,091   786,261 
Accrued interest receivable  1,669,685   1,678,547   1,659,077 
Other real estate owned  478,610   285,665   320,416 
Cash surrender value of life insurance  11,058,594   10,777,482   10,673,741 
Other assets  13,383,896   7,420,622   6,774,039 
Total assets $335,629,190  $321,948,081  $317,448,553 
LIABILITIES            
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $50,941,938  $48,279,759  $54,162,469 
Interest-bearing transaction deposits  32,471,725   31,062,597   28,306,822 
Savings and money market deposits  90,202,813   88,317,397   81,724,337 
Time deposits, $100,000 and over  79,077,355   50,694,468   51,394,535 
Other time deposits  36,365,253   35,591,280   31,767,944 
Total deposits  289,059,084   253,945,501   247,356,107 
Other borrowings  20,000,000   30,000,000   33,000,000 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities  7,394,973   7,142,484   6,745,006 
Total liabilities  316,454,057   291,087,985   287,101,113 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY            
Preferred stock, no par value; $1,000 per share liquidation
  preference; 2,000,000 shares authorized; 8,653 Series A and 433 Series B at September 30, 2009 and none at December 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008 issued and outstanding
  8,699,301   0   0 
Common stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 2,326,803 shares at September 30, 2009, 2,290,657 shares at December 31, 2008 and 2,288,709 shares at September 30, 2008 issued and outstanding  16,852,765   16,402,084   16,385,614 
Additional paid-in-capital  2,579,498   2,577,855   2,520,540 
Retained earnings  (8,977,301)  11,863,688   11,451,730 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)  20,870   16,469   (10,444)
Total shareholders' equity  19,175,133   30,860,096   30,347,440 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $335,629,190  $321,948,081  $317,448,553 

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


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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)


  For the Three Months  For the Nine Months 
  Ended September 30,  Ended September 30, 
  
2009
(As Restated)
  2008  
2009
(As Restated)
  2008 
 INTEREST INCOME            
     Loans and leases $4,412,063  $4,661,936   $13,296,869   $14,335,110 
     Taxable securities  42,695   14,473   124,173   83,440 
     Tax-exempt securities  131,925   129,822   400,219   399,165 
     Federal funds sold and other  17,346   6,029   30,510   38,469 
     Dividends/CA Warrants  4,161   24,377   4,258   74,224 
Total interest income  4,608,190   4,836,637   13,856,029   14,930,408 
  INTEREST EXPENSE                
    Interest-bearing transaction deposits  13,631   12,457   31,061   37,592 
    Savings and money market deposits  199,734   348,426   649,318   1,112,540 
    Time deposits, $100,000 and over  395,921   442,232   1,151,891   1,546,942 
    Other time deposits  183,456   252,826   611,447   886,185 
    Other borrowings  187,324   179,922   600,669   623,716 
Total interest expense  980,066   1,235,863   3,044,386   4,206,975 
  NET INTEREST INCOME  3,628,124   3,600,774   10,811,643   10,723,433 
    Provision for loan and lease losses  24,450,000   300,000   29,330,000   830,000 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
PROVISION FOR LOAN AND
LEASE LOSSES
  (20,821,876  3,300,774   (18,518,357  9,893,433 
  NON-INTEREST INCOME  520,321   528,883   1,501,932   1,617,271 
  NON-INTEREST EXPENSE                
    Salaries and employee benefits  1,228,353   1,414,357   3,816,582   4,229,827 
    Premises and equipment  243,835   233,897   738,178   698,697 
    Other  1,108,153   805,485   3,239,432   2,253,235 
Total non-interest expense  2,580,341   2,453,739   7,794,192   7,181,759 
    (Loss)Income before provision for income taxes  (22,881,896)  1,375,918   (24,810,617  4,328,945 
    Provision for income taxes  (3,989,513)  459,843   (4,998,287  1,438,956 
NET (LOSS)INCOME 
 
$
(18,892,383 
 
$
916,075   $(19,812,330)  $2,889,989 
    Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock discount  (136,935)  0   (334,513)  0 
NET (LOSS)INCOME AVAILABLE TO
 COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
  (19,029,318)  916,075   (20,146,843)  2,889,989 
(LOSS)EARNINGS PER SHARE AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS                
Basic $(8.27) $.41  $(8.75) $1.28 
Diluted $(8.27) $.40  $(8.75) $1.26 
Dividends declared per common share $.00  $.00  $.30  $.60 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING                
Basic  2,302,269   2,260,255   2,302,269   2,260,255 
Diluted  2,302,269   2,294,794   2,302,269   2,294,794 
  
March 31,
 2010
  
December 31,
 2009
  
March 31,
 2009
 
ASSETS         
Cash and due from banks $3,699,878  $4,709,249  $6,266,975 
Interest-bearing due from banks  42,169,596   28,940,255   9,626,534 
Total cash and cash equivalents  45,869,474   33,649,504   15,893,509 
Investment securities available-for-sale at fair value  20,542,486   20,450,100   6,532,448 
Investment securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $12,790,905, $13,285,165 and $14,150,697 respectively)  12,417,883   12,899,779   13,848,226 
Loans and lease financing receivables, net  252,237,384   258,171,969   274,661,982 
Premises and equipment, net  567,414   591,271   698,879 
Accrued interest receivable  1,673,277   1,604,544   1,715,610 
Other real estate owned  2,668,171   3,852,349   243,610 
Cash surrender value of life insurance  11,251,978   11,161,018   10,874,230 
Other assets  16,113,243   15,385,104   7,328,016 
Total assets $363,341,310  $357,765,638  $331,796,510 
LIABILITIES            
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $52,674,875  $51,902,932  $48,800,308 
Interest-bearing transaction deposits  42,034,496   33,110,822   29,109,747 
Savings and money market deposits  94,212,987   96,053,335   91,953,928 
Time deposits, $100,000 and over  58,507,104   75,730,229   58,919,208 
Other time deposits  32,828,241   34,911,841   35,253,932 
Total deposits  280,257,703   291,709,159   264,037,123 
Other borrowings  60,000,000   40,000,000   21,200,000 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities  7,200,623   7,208,298   6,990,769 
Total liabilities  347,458,326   338,917,457   292,227,892 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY            
Preferred stock, no par value; $1,000 per share liquidation preference; 2,000,000 shares authorized; 8,653 Series A and 433 Series B at March 31, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009 issued and outstanding  8,737,359   8,718,330   8,661,334 
Common stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 2,326,803 shares at March 31, 2010, 2,326,803 shares at December 31, 2009 and 2,313,831 shares at March 31, 2009 issued and outstanding  16,852,765   16,852,765   16,586,608 
Additional paid-in-capital  2,677,838   2,630,473   2,664,333 
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)  (12,334,898)  (9,245,376)  11,666,701 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (50,080)  (108,011)  (10,358)
Total shareholders’ equity  15,882,984    18,848,181   39,568,618 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $363,341,310  $357,765,638  $331,796,510 

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

 
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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 (As Restated) (Unaudited), and the years ended December 31, 2008 (Audited) and 2007 (Audited)

  Comprehensive Preferred Common Stock  Additional Paid-in  Retained  Accumulated Other Comprehensive    
  Income Stock Shares  Amount  Capital  Earnings  Income(Loss)  Total 
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2007      2,283,047  $15,479,556  $1,872,648  $9,206,716  $(154,849) $26,404,071 
Redemption and retirement  of stock      (100,415)  (689,422)      (2,243,816)      (2,933,238)
Stock options exercised and related tax benefits      60,177   626,019   358,353           984,372 
Cash dividend of $.60 per share                  (1,371,471)      (1,371,471)
Stock options vested              216,473           216,473 
Restricted stock vested and related tax benefits          162,750   7,935           170,685 
Net income for the year $4,343,538                4,343,538       4,343,538 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Unrealized holding gains on securities available- for-sale arising during the year, net of taxes of $83,819  119,850                          
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes  119,850 _______ ________  _________  _________  _________   119,850   119,850 
Total comprehensive income $4,463,388                          
                              
BALANCE AT  DECEMBER 31, 2007       2,242,809   15,578,903   2,455,409   9,934,967   (34,999)  27,934,280 
Redemption and retirement  of stock       (1,190)  (8,526)      (13,414)      (21,940)
Stock options exercised and related tax benefits       49,038   668,957   72,318           741,275 
Cash dividend of $.60 per share                   (1,373,226)      (1,373,226)
Stock options vested               64,805           64,805 
Restricted stock vested and related tax benefit           162,750   (14,677)          148,073 
Net income for the year $3,315,361                3,315,361       3,315,361 
Other comprehensive  income, net of tax: Unrealized holding gains on securities available- for-sale arising during the year, net of taxes of $35,994  51,468                          
Other comprehensive  income, net of taxes  51,468 _______ ________  _________  _________  _________   51,468   51,468 
Total comprehensive income $3,366,829                          

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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 (As Restated) (Unaudited), and the years ended December 31, 2008 (Audited) and 2007 (Audited)
  Comprehensive  Preferred  Common Stock  Additional Paid-in  Retained  Accumulated Other Comprehensive    
  Income(Loss)  Stock  Shares  Amount  Capital  Earnings  Income(Loss)  Total 
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2008        2,290,657  $16,402,084  $2,577,855  $11,863,688  $16,469  $30,860,096 
Issuance of preferred stock    $8,653,000                       8,653,000 
Dividends on preferred stock                     (288,212)      (288,212)
Amortization/ Accretion of preferred stock,net     46,301               (46,301)        
Stock options exercised and related tax benefits         36,146   287,931   38,618           326,549 
Cash dividend of $.30 per share                     (694,146)      (694,146)
Stock options vested                 50,465           50,465 
Restricted stock vested             162,750   (87,440)          75,310 
Net loss for the year $(19,812,330)                  (19,812,330)      (19,812,330)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax: Unrealized holding loss on securities available- for-sale arising during the year, net of taxes of $3,078  4,401                             
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes  4,401  _______  ________  _________  _________  _________   4,401   4,401 
Total comprehensive loss $(19,807,929)                            
                                 
BALANCE AT September 30, 2009     $8,699,301   2,326,803  $16,852,765  $2,579,498  $(8,977,301) $20,870  $19,175,133 

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

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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSOPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

For the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2010 and 2009 (As Restated) and 2008

  
2009 
(As Restated)
  2008 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net (loss)income $(19,812,330) $2,889,989 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Provision for loan and lease losses  29,330,000   830,000 
Depreciation  174,518   172,946 
Amortization and other  42,607   55,799 
Stock-based compensation expense  125,775   155,568 
Provision for foreclosed real estate  57,055   0 
Net change in interest receivable  8,862   23,132 
Net change in cash surrender value of life insurance  (281,112)  (319,588)
Net change in other assets  (5,927,734)  (431,303)
Net change in interest payable and other liabilities  (35,723)  367,707 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES  3,681,918   3,744,250 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Purchases of securities available-for-sale  (10,476,627)  (1,008,605)
Proceeds from maturing securities held-to-maturity  425,000   1,128,100 
Proceeds from maturing securities available-for-sale  6,500,000   7,205,000 
Net change in loans and leases  (25,316,341)  (13,955,332)
Purchases of premises and equipment  (55,123)  (166,752)
NET CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES  (28,923,091)  (6,797,589)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Net change in demand, interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits  5,956,723   1,941,296 
Net change in time deposits  29,156,860   9,367,112 
Proceeds from issuance of Preferred stock  8,653,000   0 
Cash dividend paid  (694,146)  (1,373,226)
Proceeds from FHLB borrowings  15,000,000   25,000,000 
Repayments of FHLB borrowings  (25,000,000)  (19,500,000)
Stock options exercised  287,931   557,561 
NET CASH  PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES  33,360,368   15,992,743 
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  8,119,195   12,939,404 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  18,233,055   9,333,634 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $26,352,250  $22,273,038 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
Cash paid during the year for:        
Interest expense $3,049,185  $4,253,548 
Income taxes $1,015,570  $1,662,156 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH ACTIVITIES:        
Loans transferred to other real estate owned $250,000  $320,416 
Net change in unrealized gains and losses on securities $7,479  $41,727 
Net change in deferred income taxes on unrealized gains on securities $(3,078) $(17,172)
Accrued preferred stock dividends $(288,212)  0 
Amortization/Accretion of preferred stock discount/premium, net $(46,301)  0 
  2010  2009 
INTEREST INCOME      
Loans and leases $3,877,751  $4,447,587 
Taxable securities  104,703   52,863 
Tax-exempt securities  126,123   134,776 
Federal funds sold and other  23,004   6,866 
Dividends  33   52 
Total interest income  4,131,614   4,642,144 
INTEREST EXPENSE        
Interest-bearing transaction deposits  10,391   8,641 
Savings and money market deposits  140,618   228,534 
Time deposits, $100,000 and over  280,368   385,894 
Other time deposits  133,971   224,070 
Other borrowings  305,214   236,162 
Total interest expense  870,562   1,083,301 
NET INTEREST INCOME  3,261,052   3,558,843 
Provision for loan and lease losses  1,900,000   630,000 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
PROVISION FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES
  1,361,052   2,928,843 
NON-INTEREST INCOME  445,550   479,164 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE        
Salaries and employee benefits  1,345,096   1,357,216 
Premises and equipment  253,415   243,734 
Other  3,160,679   1,044,402 
Total non-interest expense  4,759,190   2,645,352 
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes  (2,952,588)  762,655 
Provision for income taxes  0   204,769 
NET INCOME (LOSS) $(2,952,588) $557,886 
Preferred stock dividends and amortization/accretion of preferred stock premium/discount  (136,934)  (60,726)
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO        
COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $(3,089,522) $497,160 
         
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS        
Basic $(1,33) $.22 
Diluted $(1.33) $.22 
Dividends declared per common share $.00  $.30 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING        
Basic  2,316,403   2,283,580 
Diluted  2,316,403   2,295,447 

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


 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
  ComprehensivePreferredCommon StockAdditional Paid-in
Retained
Earnings
(Accumulated
Accumulated Other Comprehensive 
        Income     Stock   Shares       Amount        Capital     Deficit)     Loss           Total       
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2008  2,242,809$  15,578,903$  2,455,409$  9,934,967$ (34,999)$27,934,280 
Redemption and retirement  of stock  (1,190)(8,526) (13,414) (21,940) 
Stock options exercised and related tax benefits  49,038668,95772,318  741,275 
Cash dividend of $.60 per share     (1,373,226) (1,373,226) 
Stock options vested    64,805  64,805 
Restricted stock vested and related tax benefits   162,750(14,677)  148,073 
Net income for the year$   3,315,361    3,315,361 3,315,361 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Unrealized holding gains on securities available- for-sale arising during the year, net of taxes of $35,994     51,468        
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes      51,468                                                                                                 51,468      51,468 
Total comprehensive income$   3,366,829        
BALANCE AT  DECEMBER 31, 2008  2,290,65716,402,0842,577,85511,863,68816,46930,860,096 
Issuance of preferred stock 8,653,000     8,653,000 
Dividends on preferred stock     (406,117) (406,117) 
Amortization/Accretion of preferred stock, net 65,330   (65,330)   
Stock options exercised and related tax benefits  36,146287,93138,618  326,549 
Cash dividend of $.30 per share     (694,146) (694,146) 
Stock options vested    67,312  67,312 
Restricted stock vested and related tax benefit   162,750(53,312)  109,438 
Net loss for the year$  (19,943,471)    (19,943,471) (19,943,471) 
Other comprehensive  loss, net of tax: Unrealized holding losses on securities available- for-sale arising during the year, net of taxes of $87,057        (124,480)        
Other comprehensive  loss, net of taxes         (124,480)                                                                                                (124,480)       (124,480) 
Total comprehensive income$ (20,067,951)        
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Continued)
(Unaudited)
  ComprehensivePreferredCommon StockAdditional Paid-in
Retained
Earnings
(Accumulated
Accumulated Other Comprehensive 
        Income     Stock   Shares       Amount        Capital     Deficit)     Loss           Total       
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2009 $8,718,3302,326,803$16,852,765$ 2,630,473$(9,245,376)$ (108,011)$18,848,181 
Dividends on preferred stock     (117,905) (117,905) 
Amortization/ Accretion of preferred stock,net 19,029   (19,029)   
Stock options vested    13,240  13,240 
Restricted stock vested    34,125  34,125 
Net loss for the period$ (2,952,588)    (2,952,588) (2,952,588) 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Unrealized holding gain on securities available- for-sale arising during the year, net of taxes of $40,515           57,931        
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes           57,931                                                                                                                  57,931            57,931 
Total comprehensive loss$ (2,894,657)        
          
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2010 $8,737,359  2,326,803$16,852,765$ 2,677,838$(12,334,898)$   (50,080)$15,882,984 
          

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

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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
For the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

  2010  2009 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income (loss) $(2,952,588) $557,886 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:        
Provision for loan and lease losses  1,900,000   630,000 
Depreciation  47,386   57,594 
Amortization and other  17,956   15,572 
Stock-based compensation expense  47,365   57,459 
Provision for foreclosed real estate  1,751,178   42,055 
Net change in interest receivable  (68,733)  (37,063)
Net change in cash surrender value of life insurance  (90,960)  (96,748)
Net change in other assets  (768,654)  140,387 
Net change in interest payable and other liabilities  (125,580)  (204,107)
NET CASH (USED IN)PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES  (242,630)  1,163,035 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from maturing securities held-to-maturity  470,000   0 
Net change in loans and leases  3,467,585   (12,915,198)
Purchases of premises and equipment  ( 23,529)  ( 22,382)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES  3,914,056   (12,937,580)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Net change in demand, interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits  7,855,269   2,204,230 
Net change in time deposits  (19,306,725)  7,887,392 
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock  0   8,653,000 
Cash dividend paid  0   (694,147)
Proceeds from FHLB borrowings  20,000,000   1,200,000 
Repayments on FHLB borrowings  0   (10,000,000)
Stock options exercised  0   184,524 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES  8,548,544   9,434,999 
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  12,219,970   (2,339,546)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  33,649,504   18,233,055 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $45,869,474  $15,893,509 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
Cash paid during the year for:        
Interest expense $929,778  $1,086,766 
Income taxes $0  $95,570 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH ACTIVITIES:        
Loans transferred to other real estate owned $567,000  $0 
Net change in unrealized gains and losses on securities $98,446  $(45,589)
Net change in deferred income taxes on unrealized gains and losses on securities $(40,515) $18,762 
Accrued preferred stock dividends $117,905  $52,392 
Amortization/accretion of preferred stock premium/discount, net $19,029  $8,334 

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

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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2009 (As Restated)MARCH 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

In the opinion of Management, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments of a normal recurring nature, which are necessary to present fairly the financial condition of Sonoma Valley Bancorp and Subsidiary (the "Company") at September 30, 2009March 31, 2010 and results of operations and cash flows for the ninethree months then ended.  Subsequent events were evaluated for these September 30, 2009March 31, 2010 financial statements through March 30,May 14, 2010, the date that the financial statements were issued.

Certain information and footnote disclosures presented in our annual financial statements are not included in these interim financial statements.  Accordingly, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 20082009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The results of operations and cash flows for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2009March 31, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results throughto be expected for the year ending December 31, 2009.2010.

The interim condensed financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.  The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon, among other things, the FDIC’s acceptance of the Bank’s revised capital restoration plan and request for additional time, as further discussed on page 26, “Capital,” and the Company’s ability to implement such capital restoration plan.  The Company continues to act upon strategic alternatives to raise capital and restructure its balance sheet to satisfy FDIC requirements.  However, there are no assurances that we will be able to complete any such measures within the time required by the FDIC, and according ly, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  The condensed financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of recorded asset amounts or the amount of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Note 2 - Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sonoma Valley Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary, Sonoma Valley Bank.  All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Note 3:3 - Commitments

We had no outstanding performance letters of credit at September 30, 2009March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2008.March 31, 2009.


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Note 4 – Investment Securities

The amortized cost and approximate fair value of investment securities are summarized as follows:

  Amortized Cost  
Unrealized
Gain
  Unrealized Losses  Fair Value 
March 31, 2010:            
Securities Available-For-Sale            
U.S. Treasury securities
 $10,598,034  $252  $(127,270) $10,471,016 
U.S. Government agency
securities
  9,982,116   75,466       10,057,582 
Equity securities
  47,440       (33,552)  13,888 
  $20,627,590  $75,718  $(160,822) $20,542,486 
Securities Held-to-Maturity                
Municipal securities
 $12,417,883  $375,967  $(2,945) $12,790,905 
                 

Contractual maturities of investment securities at March 31, 2010 were as follows:

  Securities Available-For-Sale  Securities Held-To-Maturity 
  Amortized Cost  Fair Value  Amortized Cost  Fair Value 
             
Due in one year or less $502,013  $502,266  $1,147,843  $1,161,697 
Due after one year through                
five years
  20,078,137   20,026,332   8,021,720   8,321,220 
Due after five years through                
ten years
  0   0   2,328,853   2,368,745 
Due after ten years          919,467   939,243 
Equity securities  47,440   13,888   0   0 
                 
  $20,627,590  $20,542,486  $12,417,883  $12,790,905 

The Company did not sell any securities available-for-sale during the first quarter.

As of March 31, 2010, investment securities with a carrying amount of $10,304,956 and an approximate fair value of $10,622,726 were pledged, in accordance with federal and state requirements, as collateral for public deposits.  Investment securities with a carrying amount and fair value of $20,542,486 at March 31, 2010, were pledged to meet the requirements of the Federal Reserve Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank and the U.S. Department of Justice.


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Note 4 – Investment Securities (continued)

The following table shows gross unrealized losses and fair value aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2010.

  2010 
  Less Than 12 Months  12 Months or Greater 
  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized 
Description of Securities Value  Losses  Value  Losses 
             
U.S. Government agency securities $9,968,750  $127,270       
Municipal securities  188,890   1,110  $390,692  $1,836 
Equity securities          10,548   33,675 
Total temporarily impaired securities $10,157,640  $128,380  $401,240  $35,511 

 
There was one U.S. government agency security, three municipal securities and fourteen equity securities in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2010.  The unrealized losses on these securities were caused by interest rate increases or, in the case of the equity securities, market disfavor with financial institutions stock.  The Company purchased small amounts of various bank equity securities in order to track and analyze peer group banks and the potential loss is relatively small. In the case of the municipal securities, the contractual terms of these investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the par value of the investment.  Because the Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments until a recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the Comp any does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2010.

Note 4:5 - Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

Net income per share available for common shareholders is calculated by using the weighted average common shares outstanding.  The weighted average number of common shares used in computing the net income per common share for the period ending September 30, 2009March 31, 2010 was 2,302,2692,316,403 and for the period ending September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 was 2,260,255.2,283,580.

Net income per share (diluted) is typically calculated by using the weighted average common shares (diluted) outstanding.  The weighted average number of common shares (diluted) used in computing the net income per common share (diluted) for the period ending September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 was 2,294,7942,295,447.  The dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock are not considered for the period ending September 30, 2009March 31, 2010 because of the reported net loss available to common shareholders.

Note 5:6 - Stock Option Accounting

We have a stock-based employee and director compensation plan in which compensation cost is recognized over the employee requisite service period, based on the fair value of the award at grant date. Options were granted in 2004, 2007 and 2008 under the fair value method.  Awards under our plan generally vest over five years.  Restricted stock was granted in July 2006 that vests over three and five years beginning July 2007.  The cost related to stock-based employee and director compensation is included in the determination of net income for the periods ended September 30, 20 09March 31, 2010 and 2008.2009.


 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2009 (As Restated)
(Unaudited)


Note 6:7 - Employee Benefit Plans

We provide retirement plans to ourits key officers and directors.  The plans are unfunded and provide for payment to the officers and directors specified amounts for specified periods after retirement.  The amount of pension expense related to this plan, and the components of pension expense for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2010 and 2009 and 2008 are as follows:

 Directors  Officers  Directors  Officers 
 2009  2008  2009  2008  2010  2009  2010  2009 
Service cost $45,229  $30,525  $81,008  $223,760  $15,725  $10,305  $17,717  $31,235 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation  34,873   21,639   169,995   208,199   12,608   7,945   57,833   65,547 
Amortization of unrecognized liability at transition  (9,913)  (7,570)  17,777   126,814   432   (2,259)  20,804   6,855 
Net periodic pension cost recognized $70,189  $44,594  $268,780  $558,773  $28,765  $15,991  $96,354  $103,637 

Note 8- Fair Value Measurement

FASB ASC 825-10-50 requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet.  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.  In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instruments.  FASB ASC 825-10-50 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements.  Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company as a whole.


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Note 8- Fair Value Measurement (Continued)

The estimated fair values of the Company and Subsidiary's financial instruments are as follows at March 31:

  2010 
  Carrying Amount  Estimated Fair Value 
Financial assets:      
Cash and due from banks $3,699,878  $3,699,878 
Interest-bearing due from banks  42,169,596   42,169,596 
Investment securities available-for-sale  20,542,486   20,542,486 
Investment securities held- to-maturity  12,417,883   12,790,905 
Loans and lease financing receivable, net  252,237,384   258,165,000 
Accrued interest receivable  1,673,277   1,673,277 
Cash surrender value of life insurance  11,251,978   11,251,978 
         
Financial liabilities:        
Deposits  280,257,703   281,243,000 
Accrued interest payable  67,294   67,294 
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings  60,000,000   59,947,000 

The carrying amounts in the preceding table are included in the balance sheet under the applicable captions.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

Cash, due from banks and federal funds sold:  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Investment securities:  Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices, where available.  If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments.  The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.

Loans and lease financing receivables, net:  For variable-rate loans and leases that reprice frequently and fixed rate loans and leases that mature in the near future, with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying amounts.  The fair values for other fixed rate loans and leases are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on interest rates currently being offered for loans or leases with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.  Loan and lease fair value estimates include judgments regarding future expected loss experience and risk characteristics and are adjusted for the allowance for loan and lease losses.  The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.

Cash surrender value of life insurance:  The carrying amount approximates its fair value.


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Note 8- Fair Value Measurement (Continued)

Deposits:  The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (for example, interest-bearing checking accounts and passbook accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (that is, their carrying amounts).  The fair values for certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated contractual maturities on such time deposits.  The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates fair value.

Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings:  The carrying amount of overnight borrowings approximates fair value.  The fair value of the long-term borrowings is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies current interest rates on similar borrowings with similar terms.

US GAAP defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurement. In general, fair values determined by:

Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access.

Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.  Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any market activity for the asset or liability.

The following table presents information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2010, and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.

At March 31, 2010 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Available-for-sale securities $20,542,486  $13,888  $20,528,598  $0 

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument above:

Securities available-for-sale – Securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs for equity securities and Level 2 inputs for all other investment securities.  For equity securities, the Company obtains the fair value measurements from NASDAQ and for investment securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service.  The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions among other things.


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Note 8- Fair Value Measurement (Continued)

The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period.  Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are included in the table below.
March 31, 2010 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Impaired Loans $31,635,789  $0  $31,635,789  $0 
Other Real Estate Owned $2,668,171  $0  $2,668,171  $0 






Impaired loans and other real estate owned – The fair value of impaired loans and other real estate owned is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, market value of similar debt, enterprise value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows.  Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans or loans for which the impairment has already been charged off.  At March 31, 2010, all of the impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral or discounted cash flows.  Impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral requir e classification in the fair value hierarchy.  When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2.  When the fair value of the impaired loans is based on discounted cash flows, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.

Note 7:  Fair Value Measurement9 - Stockholder’s Equity

US GAAP defines fair value, establishesOn February 20, 2009, we completed the issuance of $8,653,000 of Series A preferred stock and related warrant for Series B preferred stock under the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program.  We issued 8,653 shares of Series A preferred stock and a frameworkwarrant to acquire 433 shares of Series B preferred stock for measuring fair value underthe aggregate purchase price (collectively the “Preferred Stock”). The warrant was exercised immediately and the 433 shares issued. The Series A preferred stock has a cumulative dividend of 5% per annum for five years and, unless redeemed, 9% thereafter.  The liquidation amount is $1,000 per share.  The Series B preferred stock pays a dividend of 9%.  The Preferred Stock has no maturity date and ranks senior to the Company’s common stock with respect to the payment of dividends and distributions and amounts payable upon liquidation, dissolution and winding up of the Company. The Preferred Stock is generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurement. In general, fair values determined by:non-voting, other than class voting on certain matters that could adversely affect the Preferred Stock.

Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted)Preferred stock dividend accrual, amortization of the premium and accretion of the discount totaled $136,934 for the first quarter in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that2010.  Due to regulatory exam effective February 2010, preferred stock dividends have been suspended.

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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP
AVERAGE BALANCES/YIELDS AND RATES PAID (Unadited)
For the Company has the ability to access.three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

Level 2 inputs
  2010  2009 
ASSETS 
Average
 Balance
  
Income/
 Expense
  
Yield/
 Rate 
  
Average
 Balance
  
Income/
 Expense
  
Yield/
 Rate
 
Interest-earning assets:                  
Loans(2):                  
Commercial $185,001,251  $2,703,750   5.93% $183,155,354  $3,023,922   6.70%
Consumer  36,454,339   545,986   6.07%  38,056,848   594,713   6.34%
Real estate construction  21,918,379   194,604   3.60%  29,057,761   456,510   6.37%
Real estate mortgage  22,909,532   406,796   7.20%  20,197,225   344,300   6.91%
Tax exempt loans (1)  1,982,833   40,327   8.25%  2,099,035   42,636   8.24%
Leases  0   0   0.00%  17,634   0   0.00%
Unearned loan fees  (221,829)          (227,360)        
Total loans  268,044,505   3,891,463   5.89%  272,356,497   4,462,081   6.64%
Investment securities                        
Available for sale:                        
Taxable  20,559,081   104,704   2.07%  6,562,678   52,915   3.27%
Hold to maturity:                        
Taxable  0   0   0.00%  0   0   0.00%
Tax exempt (1)  12,733,462   191,095   6.09%  13,857,462   204,206   5.98%
Total investment securities  33,292,543   295,799   3.60%  20,420,140   257,121   5.11%
CA Warrants  8,112   32   1.60%  0   0   0.00%
FHLB stock  2,720,778   5   0.00%  1,565,200   0   0.00%
Total due from banks/interest-bearing  41,434,354   22,999   0.23%  10,712,227   6,868   0.26%
Total interest-earning assets $345,500,292  $4,210,298   4.94% $305,054,064  $4,726,070   6.28%
Noninterest-bearing assets:                        
Reserve for loan losses  (11,960,799)          (5,046,979)        
Cash and due from banks  4,999,975           5,013,880         
Premises and equipment  583,301           719,315         
Other real estate owned  3,891,726           284,731         
Other assets  26,308,451           18,315,958         
Total assets $369,322,946          $324,340,969         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                        
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Interest- bearing deposits                        
Interest-bearing transaction $43,652,842  $10,391   0.10% $29,551,433  $8,641   0.12%
Savings deposits  95,324,586   140,618   0.60%  87,759,695   228,534   1.06%
Time deposits over $100,000  61,559,816   280,368   1.85%  55,168,874   385,894   2.84%
Other time deposits  33,713,520   133,971   1.61%  34,629,877   224,070   2.62%
Total interest-bearing deposits  234,250,764   565,348   0.98%  207,109,879   847,139   1.66%
Other borrowings  58,000,000   305,214   2.13%  27,624,444   236,162   3.47%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  292,250,764  $870,562   1.21%  234,734,323  $1,083,301   1.87%
Non interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Non interest-bearing demand deposits  50,706,426           47,422,063         
Other liabilities  7,282,108           7,730,856         
Shareholders' equity  19,083,648           34,453,727         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $369,322,946          $324,340,969         
Interest rate spread          3.73%          4.41%
Interest income     $4,210,298   4.94%     $4,726,070   6.28%
Interest expense      870,562   1.02%      1,083,301   1.44%
Net interest income/margin     $3,339,736   3.92%     $3,642,769   4.84%

(1)Fully tax equivalent adjustments are based on a federal income tax rate of 34% in 2010 and 2009.
(2)Non accrual loans have been included in loans for the purposes of the above presentation.  Loan fees of approximately $47,673 and $60,873 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were amortized to the appropriate interest income categories.

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Item 2.                       MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward Looking Statements

With the exception of historical facts stated herein, the matters discussed in this Form 10-Q are “forward looking” statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results.  Such “forward looking” statements include, quoted prices for similar assetsbut are not necessarily limited to statements regarding anticipated levels of future revenues and liabilitiesearnings from the operation of Sonoma Valley Bancorp’s wholly owned subsidiary, Sonoma Valley Bank (“Bank”), projected costs and expenses related to operations of our liquidity, capital resources, and the availability of future equity capital on commercially reasonable terms.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, in active markets, and inputsaddition to the other than quoted prices that are observablefactors discussed in our Form 10-K for the assetyear ended December 31, 2009, and subsequent periodic reports, the following; (i) increased competition from other banks, savings and loan associations, thrift and loan associations, finance companies, credit unions, offerors of money market funds, and other financial institutions; (ii) the risks and uncertainties relating to general economic and political conditions, both domestically and internationally, including, but not limited to, inflation, or liability, suchnatural disasters affecting the primary service area of our major industries; or (iii) changes in the laws and regulations governing the Bank’s activities at either the state or federal level.  Readers of this Form 10-Q are cautioned not to put undue reliance on “forward looking” statements which, by their nature, are uncertain as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.  Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the assetreliable indicators of future performance.  We disclaim any obligation to publicly update these “forward looking” statements, whether as a result of new information, futur e events, or liability, either directly or indirectly.otherwise.

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs forFor the asset or liability,Three Month Periods
Ended March 31, 2010 and include situations where there is little, if any market activity for the asset or liability.2009

Overview

The following table presents information aboutCompany recorded a net loss of $2,952,588 for the Company’sthree months ended March 31, 2010. This represents a decline of $3.5 million from earnings of $557,886 during the period ended March 31, 2009. The decline in earnings relates to a $1.3 million increase in the provision for loan losses and a $2.1 million increase in other operating expense which is a result of a write down of $1.8 million in other real estate owned.  The significant increase in the provision for loan losses for the three month period ended March 31, 2010 reflects deterioration in regional economic conditions, decline in regional real estate values and updated assessments of the financial condition of borrowers.  Non-interest income showed a decline of 7.0% or $34,000 and non-interest expense showed an increase of 79.9% or $2.1 million.   A discussion of the increase in loan losses is further described on Page 18 under “Provision for Loan Losses”.

Net income (loss) available to common shareholders declined from net income of $497,160 during the three months ended March 31, 2009 to a net loss of $3,089,522 or $(1.33) per share for the three months ended March 31, 2010. This represents a decline of $3.6 million from earnings of $497,160 or $.22 per diluted share during the period ended March 31, 2009. Included in the current year loss was the net income statement loss described above of $2,952,588 plus $136,934 which represents dividends accrued and discount amortized on preferred stock.

Total assets at March 31, 2010 were $363.3 million, an increase of $5.6 million from the $357.8 million at December 31, 2009.  Cash and liabilities measureddue from banks increased by $12.2 million from $33.7 million at fair valueDecember 31, 2009 to $45.9 million at March 31, 2010 and investment securities decreased by $390,000 to $33.0 million at March 31, 2010.  Loans net of unearned fees decreased $5.9 million. Deposits decreased by $11.5 million from $291.7 million at December 31, 2009 to $280.2 million at March 31, 2010.  Total shareholders’ equity decreased by $3.0 million from $18.8 million at December 31, 2009 to $15.8 million at March 31, 2010. This decline is a result of the three months loss of $2,952,588 as described above.

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Return (loss) on average total assets on an annualized basis for the three month period was (3.24%) in 2010 and .70% in 2009 based on net loss of $2,952,588 as of March 31, 2010.  The decline in the return on assets is the result of the $3.5 million decline in net income combined with growth of $45.0 million or 13.9% in average assets from $324.4 million at March 31, 2009 to $369.3 million at March 31, 2010.  Return (loss) on average shareholders' equity on an annualized basis at the end of the first quarter 2010 and 2009 was (62.75%) and 6.57%, respectively.  The decline in return (loss) on equity is the result of the decline in net income from $557,886 in 2009 to a loss of $2,952,588 in 2010.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is the difference between total interest income and total interest expense.  Net interest income, adjusted to a fully taxable equivalent basis, as shown on the table- Average Balances/Yields and Rates Paid, on page 15, is higher than net interest income on the statement of income because it reflects adjustments applicable to tax-exempt income from certain securities and loans ($78,684 in 2010 and $83,926 in 2009, based on a recurring34% federal income tax rate).

The decrease in net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 (stated on a fully tax equivalent basis) is a result of the net effect of a $515,772 decrease in interest income offset by a smaller decrease in interest expense of $212,739, showing a net decrease of $303,033.

Net interest income (stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis) expressed as a percentage of average earning assets, is referred to as net interest margin.  For the first three months of 2010, our net interest margin declined 92 basis points to 3.92%, from 4.84% for the same period in 2009.  The decline in the net interest margin is a result of asset yields repricing downward more than the yields on earning liabilities. Additionally, with the increase in non-accrual loans, earnings on loans has significantly declined.
Interest Income

As previously stated, interest income (stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis) declined by $516,000 to $4.2 million in the first three months of 2010, a 10.9% decrease from the $4.7 million realized during the same period in 2009.  The $516,000 decrease was the result of the 134 basis point decrease in the yield on earning assets to 4.94% for the three months ended March 31, 2010 from 6.28% for the same period in 2009.  Average balances of interest-bearing assets increased $40.4 million or 13.26% from $305.1 million as of September 30,March 31, 2009 and indicate the fair value hierarchyto $345.5 million as of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.March 31, 2010.

At September 30, 2009 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Available-for-sale securities $10,561,357  $14,752  $10,546,605  $0 
The gain in volume of average earning assets was responsible for a $57,000 increase in interest income, and the decrease in interest rates contributed $573,000, for a net decrease in interest income of $516,000.


 
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Interest Expense

Total interest expense for the first three months of 2010 decreased by $213,000 to $871,000 from $1.1 million for the same period in 2009.  The average rate paid on all interest-bearing liabilities decreased from 1.87% in the first three months of 2009 to 1.21% in the same period in 2010, a decrease of 66 basis points.  Average balances of interest-bearing liabilities increased from $234.7 million in 2009 to $292.2 million in 2010, a $57.5 million or 24.5% increase in interest-bearing liabilities.

The gain in volume of average balances was responsible for a $225,000 increase in interest expense and the lower interest rates paid were responsible for a $438,000 decrease in interest expense for a net decrease of $213,000.

Individual components of interest income and interest expense are provided in the table “Average Balances/Yields and Rates Paid” on page 15.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses charged to operations as of March 31, 2010 was $1.9 million compared to $630,000 in 2009.  The provision for loan losses is based on our evaluation of the loan portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses in relation to total loans outstanding.  Like many community banks, the Bank does have a significant concentration in commercial real estate loans.  At the present time, due to severe economic recession, overly inflated real estate values, and the lack of available financing options, local commercial real estate values declined considerably.  This severely impacts the Bank’s commercial real estate portfolio causing additional provisions for loan losses.  The Bank has been proactive in obtaining current appraisals on loans secured by co mmercial real estate.  Per regulatory and accounting guidelines, the Bank is required to write-down collateral-dependant loans to the fair market value of the collateral and set a reserve for potential selling costs.  As these loans are charged off against the loan loss reserve, the reserve is reduced to a level that does not take into consideration the inherent risk in the remaining portfolio, and thus needs to be replenished.  Additionally, due to the increased risk associated with a faltering economy and an increase in the Bank’s loss history, the Bank increased reserves on all non-classified loans.  Although the economy has shown some signs of stabilization, conditions in the commercial real estate market are anticipated to worsen further which may result in additional provisions for loan loss throughout 2010.

The non-performing assets to total loans ratio was 12.57% as of March 31, 2010 compared to 2.18% in 2009.  Non accrual loans were $30.9 million as of March 31, 2010 compared to $5.9 million as of March 31, 2009, an increase of 426.5%.  Loans charged-off are $2.7 million and recoveries are $182,000 for 2010 year to date compared with $671,000 in charge-offs and $51,000 in recoveries for the same period in 2009.  The increase in charge-offs in 2010 is a result of multiple causes including a continuing recession which caused more business failures and borrowers to become delinquent and unable to payback their loans, a material drop in real estate values and the application of regulatory and accounting guidance which require certain assets to be written down to fair market value of the collateral, in some case s as much as 60% of the previous appraised value.  Refer to page 25 for an analysis in the changes in allowance for loan losses including charge-offs and recoveries.

Non-interest Income

Non-interest income for the first three months of $445,550 decreased 7.0% or $33,614 from the $479,164 recorded in the comparable period in 2009.  Income from service charges on deposit accounts has shown the largest decrease of $38,176 from $310,473 as of March 31, 2009 to $272,297 as of March 31, 2010, a decline of 12.3%. We experienced a $36,346 decrease related to fee income charged for overdrafts and checks drawn against insufficient funds.

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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSOther fee income showed a 15.4%, or $10,060, increase from $65,450 for the first three months of 2009 to $75,510 in the same period of 2010.  This is a net result of increases in the miscellaneous income and loan referral fees of $8,174 and $4,477, respectively. All other non-interest income declined $5,498 from $103,241 in 2009 to $97,743 in 2010.  This is largely due to a decline in income generated by bank owned life insurance policies.  The earnings on the policies have declined due to the consistently low market interest rates at this time.

Non-Interest Expense

Total non-interest expense grew $2.1 million, or 79.9%, to $4.7 million for the first three months of 2010 from $2.6 million in the comparable period in 2009.  Non-interest expense on an annualized basis represented 5.23% of average total assets in 2010 compared with 3.31% in the comparable period in 2009.

Salaries and benefits decreased $12,000, or .89%, from $1.36 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009 to $1.35 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  Management tries to utilize efficiencies to stabilize the growth in full-time equivalent employees. For the periods ending March 31, 2010 and 2009, total full time equivalent employees were 53. As of March 31, 2010, assets per employee were $6.9 million compared with $6.3 million as of March 31, 2009.
Expenses related to premises and equipment increased 3.97% to $253,000 in 2010 from $244,000 for the same period in 2009.  The $9,000 increase in expense in 2010 is the result of increases in software expense of $7,000 or 30.1% from $23,000 to $30,000 as of March 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively. This expense is related to enhancements in our on-line consumer banking product and software to allow greater efficiency in performing our work. Building maintenance expense showed an increase of $7,500 from $2,000 as of March 31, 2009 to $9,500 as of March 31, 2010. This is due in part to insurance deductible due to the Banco De Sonoma fire.  Lease expense increased for the first three months of 2010 to $105,000 from $101,000 for the same period of 2009, an increase of 4.3% or $4,000.

Other non-interest expense increased 202.6% to $3.2 million in 2010 from $1.0 million in 2009, an increase of $2.1 million. The increase is a result of a $1.8 million expense in foreclosed property for the period ended March 31, 2010 from $42,000 for the period ending March 31, 2009.  The 2010 expense is largely due to write downs on other real estate owned due to decline in property values.  Loan appraisals and inspections increased $44,000 due to bank requested appraisals for property reevaluation.  Of the $2.1 million increase $136,000 was related to the expense for the FDIC assessment.  The increase in the FDIC assessment is a result of the Bank’s lower capital position resulting in higher premiums.  There was a $191,000 increase in professional fees from $342,000 as of March 31, 2009 to $533,000 as of March 31, 2010.  There was an increase in general other professional fees of $106,000 from $25,000 in 2009 to $131,000 in 2010. This is due to outside assistance with problem loans and additionally, we have outsourced our Human Resources department.  Legal fees for loan collection expense increased $26,000 from $23,000 in 2009 to $49,000 in 2010.  Expense for outsourcing information technology monitoring and maintenance increased $23,000 from $42,000 in 2009 to $65,000 in 2010.

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes

As of March 31, 2010, we recorded no income tax benefit related to the pre-tax loss generated in the first quarter.  This compares to income tax expenses of $204,769, or 26.8% of pre-tax income as of March 31, 2009.  No tax benefit was recorded in 2010 due to the Company maintaining a partial valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets and not recording additional deferred tax assets.  Management determined that it is “more likely than not” that we will not be able to fully recognize all of our deferred tax assets.

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BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Investments

Investment securities were $33.0 million at March 31, 2010, a 1.2% decrease from $33.3 million at December 31, 2009 and a 61.7% increase from $20.4 million at March 31, 2009.  The decrease in the portfolio from December 31, 2009 is a result of calls and maturities of securities. The increase over March 31, 2009 is a result of US Treasury and agency purchases to pledge at the Federal Reserve Bank for discount window borrowings, a contingent liquidity source for the Company.  We will usually maintain an investment portfolio of securities rated “A” or higher by Standard and Poor's or Moody's Investors Service.  Local tax-exempt bonds are occasionally purchased without an “A” rating. In this uncertain time, with the downgrades of the credit rating agencies, some purchased bonds now have an underlying rating of less than an “A” rating, although all except two have an Investment Grade bond rating.

Securities are classified as held to maturity (HTM) if we have both the intent and the ability to hold these securities to maturity.  As of March 31, 2010, we had securities totaling $12.4 million with a market value of $12.8 million categorized as HTM.  Decisions to acquire municipal securities, which are generally placed in this category, are based on tax planning needs and pledge requirements.

Securities are classified as available for sale (AFS) if we intend to hold these debt securities for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity.  Investment securities which are categorized as AFS are acquired as part of the overall asset and liability management function and serve as a primary source of liquidity.  Decisions to acquire or dispose of different investments are based on an assessment of various economic and financial factors, including, but not limited to, interest rate risk, liquidity and capital adequacy.  Securities held in the AFS category are recorded at market value, which was $20.54 million compared to an amortized cost of $20.53 million as of March 31, 2010.

There were fourteen equity securities with a fair value of  $10,548 and one US Treasury security with a fair value of $9,968,750 in the AFS portfolio and three municipal securities totaling $579,582 in the HTM portfolio that are temporarily impaired as of March 31, 2010. Unrealized losses totaled $33,675 on equity securities, $127,270 on the US Treasury security and $2,946 on municipal securities. Of the above, fourteen equity securities or $10,548 in the AFS portfolio and two municipal securities or $390,692 in the HTM portfolio have been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or more as of March 31, 2010.    The primary cause of the impairment is interest rate volatility due to market volatility and downgrades of municipal insurers causing municipal securities to rely on the underlying rating of the municipality which is typically lower than AAA rated.  One municipal security totaling $50,281 has been downgraded to CC by Standard and Poors as the municipal entity declared bankruptcy. We have continued to receive interest payments as scheduled and anticipate full recovery of both principal and interest. It is our intention to carry the securities to date, at which time we will have received face value for the securities at no loss. The equity securities are minimal shares of local and peer group banks which we hold so that we may better review their financial and compensation information.

Although the quoted market values fluctuate, investment securities are generally held to maturity, and accordingly, gains and losses to the income statement are recognized upon sale, or at such time as management determines that a permanent decline in value exists.  In our opinion, there was no investment in securities at March 31, 2010 that constituted a material credit risk to the Company.  The lower market value to amortized costs was a result of the increase in market interest rates and not an indication of lower credit quality except as stated above. At the present time there is some uncertainty in the market relative to the companies insuring the municipal securities that we hold. We are monitoring this situation very closely and believe that the municipalities will be able to fulfill their obligations and the re will be no need to rely on the insurance companies for payment. If the insurance companies are downgraded it could lower the rating on the securities and therefore affect the fair value.


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Loans

Our loans, net of unearned loan fees were $264.7 million at March 31, 2010, or 94.4% of total deposits. This compares with $271.2 million, or 93.0% of total deposits, at December 31, 2009 and $279.7 million, or 105.9% of total deposits, at March 31, 2009.  A comparative schedule of average loan balances is presented in the table on page 15; period-end and year-end balances are presented in the following table.

  March 31,  Percentage  December 31,  Percentage  March 31,  Percentage 
  2010  of Total  2009  of Total  2009  of Total 
                   
One to four family residential $59,371,723   22.4% $63,852,298   23.5% $60,406,565   21.6%
Multifamily residential  21,732,494   8.2%  21,860,559   8.1%  25,294,423   9.0%
Farmland  8,885,416   3.4%  8,923,453   3.3%  7,541,203   2.7%
Commercial real estate  109,529,796   41.4%  109,146,997   40.2%  107,228,912   38.3%
Construction/Land Development 1-4 family  26,156,915   9.9%  27,604,056   10.2%  32,179,727   11.5%
Other construction/land development  15,767,978   6.0%  16,007,666   5.9%  23,785,825   8.5%
Consumer loans  2,957,554   1.1%  3,273,139   1.2%  3,815,041   1.4%
Other loans to farmers  3,839,029   1.4%  3,934,468   1.4%  3,737,754   1.3%
Commercial, non real estate  14,680,807   5.5%  14,881,960   5.5%  13,849,138   5.0%
Municipalities  1,982,833   0.7%  1,982,833   0.7%  2,099,035   0.7%
Lease financing receivables  0   0.0%  0   0.0%  17,634   0.0%
Total gross loans  264,904,545   100.0%  271,467,429   100.0%  279,955,257   100.0%
Deferred loan fees  (212,730)      (229,407)      (250,931)    
Loans net of deferred loan fees $264,691,815      $271,238,022      $279,704,326     


As indicated above, the majority of the Company’s loan portfolio is secured by real estate. As of March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009, approximately 91.2% and 91.7%, respectively, of the Bank’s loans were secured by real estate. As of March 31, 2010, commercial real estate properties were identified as a concentration of credit as it represented 41.4% of the loan portfolio.  Another significant concentration is loans secured by one to four family residential properties, which represented 22.4% of the loan portfolio.

The substantial decline in the economy in general and the decline in residential and commercial real estate values in the Company’s primary market area in particular have had an adverse impact on the collectability of certain of these loans and have required increases in the provision for loan losses.  The Bank monitors the effects of current and expected market conditions as well as other factors on the collectability of real estate loans.  Management believes that the adverse impact on the collectability of certain of these loans will continue in 2010, as the combined effects of declining commercial real estate values and deteriorating economic conditions will place continued stress on the Bank’s small business and commercial real estate investor borrowers.

As of March 31, 2010, there was $109.5 million in commercial real estate loans representing 41.4% of the loan portfolio.  Commercial real estate loans have been identified as a higher risk concentration based on the impact of the economic conditions and supported by the rise in delinquencies and requests for payment deferments.  Many of these loans have been assigned to a special asset manager for enhanced monitoring.  Updated financial data is being obtained from borrowers. The allowance for loan losses may be increased in the coming quarters if there is further deterioration in the credit quality of the commercial real estate loan portfolio, or if collateral values continue to drop.

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Construction loans are primarily interim loans to finance the construction of commercial and single family residential property.  These loans are typically short-term.  Maturities on real estate loans other than construction loans are generally restricted to five years (on an amortization of thirty years with a balloon payment due in five years).  Any loans extended for greater than five years generally have re-pricing provisions that adjust the interest rate to market rates at times prior to maturity.

Commercial loans and lines of credit are made for the purpose of providing working capital, covering fluctuations in cash flows, financing the purchase of equipment, or for other business purposes.  Such loans and lines of credit include loans with maturities ranging from one to five years.

Consumer loans and lines of credit are made for the purpose of financing various types of consumer goods and other personal purposes.  Consumer loans and lines of credit generally provide for the monthly payment of principal and interest or interest only payments with periodic principal payments.

In extending credit and commitments to borrowers, the Bank generally requires collateral and/or guarantees as security.  The repayment of such loans is expected to come from cash flow or from proceeds from the sale of selected assets of the borrowers.  The Bank’s requirement for collateral and/or guarantees is determined on a case-by-case basis in connection with management’s evaluation of the creditworthiness of the borrower.  Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, income-producing properties, residences and other real property.  The Bank protects its collateral interests by perfecting its security interest in business assets, obtaining deeds of trust, or outright possession among other means.

Risk Elements

The majority of our loan activity is with customers located within Sonoma County.  Approximately 91.2% of the total loan portfolio is secured by real estate located in our service area.  Significant concentrations of credit risk may exist if a number of loan customers are engaged in similar activities and have similar economic characteristics.

As of March 31, 2010, the Company had ten borrowing relationships that exceeded 25% of risk-based capital. Additionally, the Company identified three geographic concentrations in developments located in Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Windsor.

Based on its risk management review and a review of its loan portfolio, management believes that its allowance for loan losses as of March 31, 2010, is sufficient to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  This assessment is based upon the best available information and does involve uncertainty and matters of judgment.  Accordingly, the adequacy of the loan loss reserve cannot be determined with precision, but is subject to periodic review, and could be susceptible to significant change in future periods.

Loan Commitments and Letters of Credit

Loan commitments are written agreements to lend to customers at agreed upon terms, provided there are no violations of any condition established in the contract.  Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.  Loan commitments may have variable interest rates and terms that reflect current market conditions at the date of commitment.  Because many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the amount of total commitments does not necessarily represent our anticipated future funding requirements.  Unfunded loan commitments were $34.2 million at March 31, 2010 and $42.8 million at March 31, 2009.

Standby letters of credit commit us to make payments on behalf of customers when certain specified events occur.  Standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support customers' financing requirements of twelve months or less and must meet our normal policies and collateral requirements.  Standby letters of credit outstanding were $373,000 at March 31, 2010 and $118,000 at March 31, 2009.

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Non-Performing Assets

The Bank manages credit losses by enforcing administration procedures and aggressively pursuing collection efforts with troubled debtors.  The Bank closely monitors the market in which it conducts its lending operations and continues its strategy to control exposure to loans with high credit risk and to increase diversification of earning assets.  Internal and external loan reviews are performed periodically using grading standards and criteria similar to those employed by bank regulatory agencies.  Management has evaluated loans that it considers to carry additional risk above the normal risk of collectability, and by taking actions where possible to reduce credit risk exposure by methods that include, but are not limited to, seeking liquidation of the loan by the borrower, seeking additional tangible c ollateral or other repayment support, converting the property through judicial or non-judicial foreclosure proceedings, selling loans and other collection techniques.

The Bank has a process to review all nonperforming loans on a quarterly basis.  The Bank considers a loan to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due (principal and interest) according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Impaired loans as of March 31, 2010 were $37.6 million compared to $31.7 million as of December 31, 2009.  The evaluation of impaired loans will continue in the coming quarters as the Bank receives updated appraisals, financial information, and economic trends relevant to individual non-accrual loans.

We had loans of $30.9 million in non-accrual status at March 31, 2010 and $22.2 million at December 31, 2009.  There were $18.5 million in loans 90 days or more past due at March 31, 2010 and $10.9 million at December 31, 2009.  We have more loans in non-accrual status than are 90 days past due because management determined the continued collection of principal or interest is unlikely, given the information available today. This is further discussed in the guidelines in the paragraph below.

Management classifies all loans as non-accrual loans when they become more than 90 days past due as to principal or interest, or when the timely collection of interest or principal becomes uncertain, if earlier, unless they are adequately secured and in the process of collection. In addition, some loans secured by real estate with temporarily impaired values and commercial loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties are placed on non accrual status even though the borrowers continue to repay the loans as scheduled.  Such loans are classified by management as “performing nonaccrual” and are included in total non accrual loans.  Any interest accrued, but unpaid, is reversed against current income.  Interest received on non-accrual loans is applied to principal until the loan has been repaid in full or the loan is brought current and potential for future payments appears reasonably certain, at which time the interest received is credited to income.  Generally, a loan remains in a non-accrual status until both principal and interest have been current for six months and it meets cash flow or collateral criteria, or when the loan is determined to be uncollectible and is charged off against the allowance for loan losses, or in the case of real estate loans, is transferred to other real estate owned upon foreclosure.

A loan is classified as a restructured loan when the interest rate is reduced, when the term is extended beyond the original maturity date, or other concessions are made by us, because of the inability of the borrower to repay the loan under the original terms. We had $6.0 million in renegotiated loans as of March 31, 2010 and $7.3 million as of December 31, 2009.

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The following table provides information with respect to the components of nonperforming assets at the dates indicated:

  March 31, 2010  December 31, 2009 
Non-accrual loans $30,901,475  $22,197,070 
Loans 90 days past due  44,841   0 
Other real estate owned  2,668,171   3,852,349 
Restructured loans  6,019,386   7,315,444 
Total non performing assets
 $39,633,873  $33,364,863 
         
Nonperforming assets as a percent of loans, net of unearned fees, plus OREO  14.82%  12.13%
Nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets  10.91%  9.31%

When appropriate or necessary to protect the Bank’s interest, real estate taken as collateral on a loan may be taken by the Company through foreclosure or a deed in lieu of foreclosure.  Real property acquired in this manner is known as other real estate owned (OREO).  OREO is carried on the books as an asset at the lower of the loan balance or the fair value less estimated costs to sell.  OREO represents an additional category of “nonperforming assets.”  The Company had four OREO’s as of March 31, 2010 for $2.7 million and three OREO for $3.9 million as of December 31, 2009.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Bank maintains an allowance for loan losses to provide for potential losses in the loan portfolio.  Additions to the allowance are made by charges to operating expense in the form of a provision for loan losses.  All loans that are judged to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance while any recoveries are credited to the allowance. Management has instituted loan policies which include using grading standards and criteria similar to those employed by bank regulatory agencies to adequately evaluate and assess the analysis of risk factors associated with its loan portfolio. These policies and standards enable management to assess such risk factors associated with its loan portfolio prior to granting new loans and to assess the sufficiency of the allowance.  The allowance is based on estimates and actual loan losses could differ materially from management’s estimate if actual loss factors and conditions differ significantly from the assumptions utilized.

Management conducts an evaluation of the loan portfolio quarterly.  This evaluation is an assessment of a number of factors including the results of the internal loan review, external loan review by outside consultants, any regulatory examination, loan loss experience, estimated potential loss exposure on each credit, concentrations of credit, value of collateral, and any known impairment in the borrower’s ability to repay and present economic conditions as the Bank is obtaining updated appraisals, current financial statements, current credit report, and verifying current net worth and liquidity positions of selected borrowers.  Loans receiving lesser grades fall under the “classified” category, which includes all nonperforming and potential problem loans, and receive an elevated level of attenti on to ensure collection.

Each month the Bank reviews the allowance and increases the allowance as needed.  As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the allowance for loan losses was 4.71% and 4.82%, respectively, of loans net of unearned.  No assurance can be given that the increase in the allowance is adequate to reflect the increase in the loan portfolio balance, non-accrual loans and the overall economic downturn, which may adversely affect small businesses and borrowers in the Bank’s market.  The Bank is working diligently with all borrowers to proactively identify and address difficulties as they arise.  As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, loan charge-offs totaled $2.7 million and $23.4 million, respectively, and recoveries on previously charged-off loans totaled $182,000 and $299,000, respectivel y.

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As of March 31, 2010, the allowance for loan losses was $12.5 million, or 4.71% of period-end loans, compared with $13.1 million, or 4.82%, at December 31, 2009.  In accordance with FASB ASC 310 accounting standards, the Bank recognizes estimated losses based on appraised values on collateral dependent loans.  As of March 31, 2010, the Bank increased the provision for loan and lease losses by $1.9 million.  The increase in the provision for loan and lease losses is largely due to the Bank’s identification of additional risk in the loan portfolio and recognition of estimated losses caused by deterioration of real estate collateral values in the Bank’s lending area.

An analysis of the changes in the allowance for loan losses, including charge-offs and recoveries by loan categories, is presented below.


  
For the Three
Months Ended
3/31/10
  
For the Year
Ended
12/31/09
  
For the Three
Months Ended
3/31/09
 
          
Beginning balance $13,066,053  $5,032,500  $5,032,500 
Provision for loan and lease losses  1,900,000   31,130,000   630,000 
Loans charged off:            
Commercial
  (2,322,471)  (18,890,415)  (438,253)
Consumer
  (10,263)  (1,013,025)  (58,000)
Real Estate Construction
  (270,959)  (2,368,456)  0 
Real Estate Loans
  (46,550)  (961,920)  (154,988)
Leases
  0   (17,634)  0 
Overdrafts
  (43,607)  (144,164)  (20,070)
Total charge-offs  (2,693,850)  (23,395,614)  (671,311)
Recoveries:            
Commercial
  33,094   266,497   48,800 
Consumer
  24,999   12,074   1,882 
       Real Estate Loans  122,202   0   0 
Leases
  0   17,634   0 
Overdrafts
  1,933   2,962   473 
Total recoveries  182,228   299,167   51,155 
Net recoveries (charge-offs)  (2,511,622)  (23,096,447)  (620,156)
Ending balance $12,454,431  $13,066,053  $5,042,344 

Net charge-offs to average loans increased when compared with the prior year.  We recorded net losses of $2.5 million or 3.8% of average loans in 2010 compared to net losses of $620,000 or .92% of average loans for the same period in 2009.

Worsening conditions in the general economy and real estate markets will likely continue to adversely affect the loan portfolio, which could necessitate additional provisions for loan losses in 2010. The drastic changes in the availability of credit during 2009 have negatively impacted most asset values which serve as collateral to the majority of the Bank’s loans. However, as of March 31, 2010, we believe the overall allowance for loan losses is adequate based on our analysis of conditions at that time.


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Deposits

A comparative schedule of average deposit balances is presented on page 15.  Period-end and year-end deposit balances are presented in the following table.

  
March 31,
 2010
  
Percentage  of Total
  
December 31,
 2009
  
Percentage  of Total
  
March 31,
 2009
  
Percentage  of Total
 
                   
Interest-bearing transaction deposits $42,034,496   15.0% $33,110,822   11.3% $29,109,747   11.0%
Savings deposits  94,212,987   33.6%  96,053,335   32.9%  91,953,928   34.8%
Time deposits, $100,000 and over  58,507,104   20.9%  75,730,229   26.0%  58,919,208   22.3%
Other time deposits  32,828,241   11.7%  34,911,841   12.0%  35,253,932   13.4%
Total interest-bearing  deposits  227,582,828   81.2%  239,806,227   82.2%  215,236,815   81.5%
Demand deposits  52,674,875   18.8%  51,902,932   17.8%  48,800,308   18.5%
Total deposits $280,257,703   100.0% $291,709,159   100.0% $264,037,123   100.0%

Total deposits decreased by $11.4 million, or 3.9%, for the three months ended March 31, 2010 to $280.3 million from $291.7 million at December 31, 2009, and increased by 6.1% from $264.0 million as of March 31, 2009.  The decrease in deposits from year end is a net result of increases in interest bearing checking and non-interest bearing demand of $8.9 million and $772,000, respectively, offset by decreases in time deposits greater than $100,000, other time deposits and savings of $17.2 million, $2.1 million and $1.8 million, respectively. The bank was aware that certain customers deposited funds for short time period and would be withdrawing such funds in the first quarter to satisfy various obligations.  Of the $11.4 million decline in deposits, $9.3 million was an anticipated withdrawal of funds. Additionally, due to our low capital ratios, the Bank has had to allow our CDARS reciprocal deposits to run off.  This has contributed to the decline of time deposits and likewise the increase in interest-bearing transaction accounts as the customers move the renewing time deposits to FDIC insured transaction accounts.

Capital

The Bank is subject to FDIC regulations governing capital adequacy.  The FDIC has adopted risk-based capital guidelines which establish a risk-adjusted ratio relating capital to different categories of assets and off-balance sheet exposures.  Under the current guidelines, as of March 31, 2010, the Bank was required to have minimum Tier I and total risk-based capital ratios of 4% and 8%, respectively. To be well capitalized under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions requires minimum Tier I and total risk-based capital ratios to be 6% and 10%, respectively.

The FDIC has also adopted minimum leverage ratio guidelines for compliance by banking organizations.  The guidelines require a minimum leverage ratio of 4% of Tier 1 capital to total average assets.  Banks experiencing high growth rates are expected to maintain capital positions well above the minimum levels.  The leverage ratio, in conjunction with the risk-based capital ratio, constitutes the basis for determining the capital adequacy of banking organizations.

Based on the FDIC's guidelines, the Bank's total risk-based capital ratio at March 31, 2010 was 5.44% and its Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 4.15%.  The Bank's leverage ratio was 3.25%.

The total risk-based capital, Tier 1 risk based capital and leverage ratios for the Company at March 31, 2010, were 5.20%, 3.91% and 3.06%, respectively. The capital ratios for the Company at March 31, 2009, were 14.31%, 13.05% and 12.11%, respectively.

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On February 1, 2010, the FDIC notified the Bank by letter that it was “undercapitalized” within the meaning of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (“FDI Act”) prompt corrective action (“PCA”) capital requirements (12 U.S.C. § 1831o), and directed the Bank to submit, as required by laws and regulations, a Capital Restoration Plan (“CRP”) to the FDIC by March 17, 2010.  The Bank is subject to Section 38 of the FDI Act with respect to undercapitalized institutions requiring that the FDIC monitor the condition of the Bank; requiring submission of a CRP; restricting the growth of the Bank’s assets; and acquiring prior approval for acquisitions, branching and new lines of business.  In addition, the Bank must cease paying dividends, is prohibited from paying manag ement fees to a controlling person and is prohibited from accepting or renewing any brokered deposits. The Company submitted a CRP to the FDIC on March 17, 2010.

On April 14, 2010, the Company received a Supervisory Prompt Corrective Action Directive (“Directive”) from the FDIC, dated April 13, 2010, due to the Bank’s “undercapitalized” status as of December 31, 2009 under regulatory capital guidelines.  The Bank is revising its capital restoration plan for resubmission to the FDIC, and intends to continue to appeal the Directive based on the limited time provided in the order, in order to extend the period within which to become compliant.

The Directive requires that within 30 days of the effective date of the Directive, or May 13th, 2010, the Bank must (1) sell enough voting shares or obligations of the Bank so that the Bank will be “adequately capitalized” under regulatory capital guidelines and/or (2) accept an offer to be acquired by a depository institution holding company or combine with another insured depository institution.  The Bank continues to act upon strategic alternatives to raise capital and restructure its balance sheet to satisfy this requirement of the Directive.

Although already subject to certain limitations, the Directive also prohibits the Bank from: (1) paying interest on deposits in excess of prescribed limits; (2) accepting, renewing or rolling over any brokered deposits; (3) making any capital distributions or dividend payments to the Company or any affiliate of the Bank or the Company; (4) paying any bonus to, or increasing the compensation of, any director or officer of the Bank without the prior approval of the FDIC; (5) establishing or acquiring a new branch or, without the prior approval of the FDIC, relocating, selling or disposing of any existing branch.  In addition, the Bank must comply with Section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act without the exemption for transactions with certain affiliated institutions.
In November 2008, the Company applied for funds through the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program. On February 11, 2009 shareholder approval was received and the Articles of Incorporation were amended allowing us to issue preferred shares. On February 20, 2009, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement with the United States Department of the Treasury pursuant to the Troubled Asset Relief Program Capital Purchase Program.  Under the  terms of  the Letter Agreement,  the Company  issued to the Treasury,  8,653 shares of senior preferred stock and a warrant to acquire up to  433.00433 shares of a  separate series of senior preferred stock, which has been exercised, for  an aggregate  pur chase price  of $8,653,000, pursuant to the  standard Capital Purchase Program terms and conditions for  non-public companies.  Since the Bank is currently not allowed to pay cash dividends as a result of being undercapitalized, the Company suspended the payments of quarterly dividends to the US Treasury of $117,905 as of February 15, 2010.  The Letter Agreement contains limitations on certain actions of the Company, including, but not limited to, payment of dividends, redemptions and acquisitions of Company equity securities, and compensation of senior executive officers.

In February 2001, we approved a program to repurchase and retire Sonoma Valley Bancorp stock. Effective February 20, 2009, the repurchase program was suspended pending the repayment of the Preferred Stock.

In September 30, 2009, (As Restated)the shareholders were notified that the Board of Directors had made a strategic decision to suspend its cash dividend program until further notice.
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Liquidity Management

Liquidity management for banks requires that funds always be available to pay anticipated deposit withdrawals and maturing financial obligations such as certificates of deposit promptly and fully in accordance with their terms and to fund new loans.  Liquidity management also considers the potential for unanticipated deposit withdrawals, unanticipated loan demand and reductions in borrowing capacities.  Liability management for banks involves evaluation and selection of the type, maturities, amounts, rates and availability associated with deposits, borrowings and other liabilities that a bank could undertake.  Liability management is integral to the liquidity management process.

The Bank’s major sources of funds include retail deposit inflows, payments and maturities of loans, sale of loans, investment security sales, investment security maturities and pay-downs, Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances and borrowings under Federal funds lines, other borrowings.  The Bank’s primary use of funds are for the origination of loans, the purchase of investment securities, the redemption of maturing CD’s, checking and savings deposit withdrawals, repayment of borrowings, payment of operating expenses and dividends to common shareholders and Company obligations (when authorized).

Our liquidity is determined by the level of assets (such as cash, Federal funds sold and available-for-sale securities) that are readily convertible to cash to meet customer withdrawal and borrowing needs.  Deposit growth also contributes to our liquidity.  We review our liquidity position on a regular basis to verify that it is adequate to meet projected loan funding and potential withdrawal of deposits.  We have a comprehensive Asset and Liability Policy which we use to monitor and determine adequate levels of liquidity.

To meet liquidity needs, the Bank maintains a portion of funds in cash deposits at other banks, Federal funds sold, excess reserves at Federal Reserve Bank and investment securities.  As of March 31, 2010, primary liquidity was comprised of $3.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, $42.2 million in interest-bearing deposits at Federal Reserve Bank and $20.5 million in available-for-sale securities. This primary liquidity totaled 18.3% of total assets at March 31, 2010, compared to 14.7% at December 31 2009.

In addition to liquid assets, liquidity can be enhanced, if necessary, through short or long term borrowings which the Bank classifies as available liquidity.  Available liquidity, which includes the ability to borrow at FHLB, was 12.99% or $47.2 million as of March 31, 2010 and 15.69% or $57.6 million as of December 31, 2009.

The Bank also tries to maintain contingent sources of liquidity such as Federal funds lines, a 25% reserve of FHLB advances, and other borrowings.  At March 31, 2010, contingent liquidity declined to $10.1 million or 2.78% of total assets compared with $45.3 million or 12.3% as of December 31, 2009.

During the fourth quarter, two correspondent banks suspended the Bank’s unsecured Federal funds purchased lines of credit totaling $11.0 million.  During the first quarter of 2010, an additional two banks suspended their unsecured Federal funds purchased lines of credit totaling $8.0 million.  The Bank is also a member of the FHLB San Francisco and has a secured credit limit for advances, the total usable amount of which is dependent on the borrowing capacity of pledged loans.  In January, 2009, the Bank borrowed an additional $20.0 million from the FHLB to increase our on balance sheet liquidity and to lock in low interest rates for five years.  In February, the FHLB reduced the Bank’s overall secured credit limit and required the physical delivery of pledged loans and the Bank respo nded by transferring a security as additional collateral to offset the effect of the reduction in the credit limit.  Additionally, upon further review of the collateral and additional reduction in the percentages of collateral available, the Bank has purchased certificates of deposit in the amount of $10.7 million and pledged to support the borrowing.  As a result, the Bank has no unused available borrowing capacity from the FHLB as of March 31, 2010. The FHLB has discretionary right going forward to take actions to manage the risk of its credit relationship with the Bank, which potential actions include further reducing the Bank’s overall credit limit and reducing the borrowing capacity of pledged loans.

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At quarter end, the Bank also maintained a $10.1 million secured borrowing line with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s Discount Window, which was not drawn upon at March 31, 2010.  There were no borrowings outstanding collateralized by the investment portfolio as of March 31, 2010, although $425,000 of securities in the available-for-sale portfolio were pledged for Treasury, Tax & Loan deposits and US  Bankruptcy deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank and $664,000 securities in the held-to-maturity portfolio pledged with Union Bank of California for public entity deposits.  $11.8 million in the held-to-maturity portfolio was free and available to pledge as collateral at Federal Reserve Bank.  To the extent that the investment securities are used as collateral for outstanding bor rowings, these securities cannot be sold unless alternative collateral is substituted to collateralize the outstanding borrowings.  The inability to sell these securities would reduce our available liquidity.

Management anticipates that cash and cash equivalents, investment, deposits in financial institutions, potential loan sales and borrowing capacities from the FHLB and the Federal Reserve should provide adequate liquidity for the Bank’s operating, lending, investing, customer deposit withdrawal and maturing borrowing needs and to meet it regulatory liquidity requirements for the foreseeable future.

Market Risk Management

Overview.  Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates.  Our market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk inherent in our loan, investment and deposit functions.  Our Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the interest rate risk management policies.  Sonoma Valley Bank has an Asset and Liability Management Committee (ALCO) that establishes and monitors guidelines to control the sensitivity of earnings to changes in interest rates.

Asset/Liability Management.  Activities involved in asset/liability management include but are not limited to lending, accepting and placing deposits and investing in securities.  Interest rate risk is the primary market risk associated with asset/liability management.  Sensitivity of earnings to interest rate changes arises when yields on assets change in a different time period or in a different amount from that of interest costs on liabilities.  To mitigate interest rate risk, the structure of the balance sheet is managed with the goal that movements of interest rates on assets and liabilities are correlated and contribute to earnings even in periods of volatile interest rates.  When interest rates increase, the market value of securities held in the investment portfolio declines.  Generally, this decline is offset by an increase in earnings.  When interest rates decline, the market value of securities increases while earnings decrease due to our asset sensitivity caused by the variable rate loans.  Usually we are able to mitigate the risk from changes in interest rates with this balance sheet structure.   The asset/liability management policy sets limits on the acceptable amount of variance in net interest margin and market value of equity under changing interest environments.  We use simulation models to forecast earnings, net interest margin and market value of equity.

Simulation of earnings is the primary tool used to measure the sensitivity of earnings to interest rate changes.  Using computer-modeling techniques, we are able to estimate the potential impact of changing interest rates on earnings.  A balance sheet forecast is prepared quarterly using inputs of actual loans, securities and interest bearing liabilities (i.e. deposits/borrowings) positions as the beginning base.  The forecast balance sheet is usually processed against nine interest rate scenarios.  The scenarios usually include 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis point rising rate forecasts, a flat rate forecast and 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis point falling rate forecasts which take place within a one year time frame.  The net interest income is measured during the year assuming a gradual chan ge in rates over the twelve-month horizon.

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Our 2010 net interest income, as forecast below, was modeled utilizing a forecast balance sheet projected from March 31, 2010 balances.  The following table summarizes the effect on net income of +100, +200, +300, +400 and -25 basis point changes in interest rates as measured against a constant rate (no change) scenario.

Interest Rate Risk Simulation of Net Interest Income as of March 31, 2010
(dollars in thousands)
Variation from a constant rate scenario  $ Change in NII 
 +400bp $2,765 
 +300bp $1,922 
 +200bp $1,145 
 +100bp $487 
 -25bp $(  198)

The simulations of earnings do not incorporate any management actions, which might moderate the negative consequences of interest rate deviations.  Therefore, they do not reflect likely actual results, but serve as conservative estimates of interest rate risk.  Since the primary tool used by management to measure and manage interest rate exposure is a simulation model, use of the model to perform simulations reflecting changes in interest rates over a twelve month horizon enables management to develop and initiate strategies for managing exposure to interest rate risks.  Our management believes that both individually and in the aggregate its modeling assumptions are reasonable, but the complexity of the simulation modeling process results in a sophisticated estimate, not an absolutely precise calculation o f exposure.

Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis.  Interest rate sensitivity is a function of the repricing characteristics of the portfolio of assets and liabilities.  These repricing characteristics are the time frames within which the interest-bearing assets and liabilities are subject to change in interest rates either at replacement, repricing or maturity.  Interest rate sensitivity management focuses on the maturity of assets and liabilities and their  repricing during periods of change in market interest rates.  Interest rate sensitivity is measured as the difference between the volumes of assets and liabilities in the current portfolio that are subject to repricing at various time horizons.  The differences are known as intere st sensitivity gaps.

A positive cumulative gap may be equated to an asset sensitive position.  An asset sensitive position in a rising interest rate environment will cause a bank’s interest rate margin to expand.  This results as floating or variable rate loans reprice more rapidly than fixed rate certificates of deposit that reprice as they mature over time.  Conversely, a declining interest rate environment will cause the opposite effect.  A negative cumulative gap may be equated to a liability sensitive position.  A liability sensitive position in a rising interest rate environment will cause a bank’s interest rate margin to contract, while a declining interest rate environment will have the opposite effect.  The table above shows net interest income declining when rates decline a nd increasing when rates increase. We are usually asset sensitive, which causes the Bank’s net interest margin to expand when rates increase.

The following methods were used to estimatetable sets forth the fair valuedollar amounts of each classmaturing and/or repricing assets and liabilities for various periods. This does not include the impact of financial instrument above:prepayments or other forms of convexity caused by changing interest rates. Historically, this has been immaterial and estimates for them are not included.

We have more liabilities than assets repricing during the next year. However, because our asset rates change more than deposit rates, our interest income will change more than the cost of funds when rates change.  The table below indicates that we are liability sensitive throughout the next year.  At the end of the twelve month cycle, the rate sensitive gap shows $51.2 million more in liabilities than assets with a repricing opportunity.

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We control long-term interest rate risk by keeping long term fixed rate assets (longer than 5 years) less than its long term fixed rate funding, primarily demand deposit accounts and capital. The following table sets forth cumulative maturity distributions as of March 31, 2010 for our interest-bearing assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and our interest rate sensitivity gap as a percentage of total interest-earning assets.  Of the $166.1 million in fixed rate assets repricing in the over 12 months category, shown in the table below, $8.5 million are long term assets with a maturity over five years.  This $8.5 million compares favorably to our long term funding of $68.8 million which includes demand and core deposits and equity.

 
MARCH 31, 2010
   (dollars in thousands)
 
Immediate
 Reprice
  
Up to 3
 Months
  
4 to 6
 Months
  
7 to 12
 Months
  
Over 12
 Months
  Total 
FFS + overnight IBB $31,448  $0  $0  $0  $0  $31,448 
Securities + Other IBB  0   11,428   485   970   30,804   43,687 
Loans  61,556   10,051   15,822   29,547   135,262   252,238 
Total RSA $93,004  $21,479  $16,307  $30,517  $166,066  $327,373 
                         
MMDA/NOW/SAV $136,248  $0  $0  $0  $0  $136,248 
CD’s <$100k  0   10,471   8,280   8,280   5,798   32,829 
CD’s >$100k  0   15,303   19,173   4,793   19,238   58,507 
Borrowings  0   0   5,000   5,000   50,000   60,000 
Total RSL $136,248  $25,774  $32,453  $18,073  $75,036  $287,584 
                         
GAP $(43,244) $(4,295) $(16,146) $12,444  $91,030  $39,789 
Cumulative $(43,244) $(47,539) $(63,685) $(51,241) $39,789     
% Assets  -11.9%  -13.1%  -17.5%  -14.1%  11.0%    

Securities available-for-sale –Market risk in securities.  Securities classified as available-for-saleMarket risk in securities shows the amount of gain or loss (before tax) in the securities portfolio.  Portfolio volume, sector distribution, duration, and quality all affect market valuation.  The adjusted equity ratio is Tier 1 capital adjusted for the market gain or loss less any applicable tax effect divided by average total assets for leverage capital purposes for the most recent quarter.

The ratio is designed to show Tier 1 capital if the securities portfolio had to be liquidated and all gains and losses recognized.  If the ratio remains strong after a +2%, +3% or +4%  rate shock, market risk is reasonable in relation to the level of capital.  A bank has flexibility and strength when the securities portfolio can be liquidated for liquidity purposes without affecting capital adequacy.

We have only moderate market risk in investments because the average maturity in the portfolio is not very long, except for municipals, which are reported at fairheld to maturity (see page 9 for a discussion of investments).  The portfolio should decline in value utilizing Level 1 inputsonly about 1.3% or $734,000 for equitya 1% increase in rates.  The gain in value if rates fall would be somewhat less, because there are some callable bonds.  Marking-to-market available for sale securities when rates change would add only modest volatility to a strong level of equity.  This market risk acts to offset the interest rate risk (i.e. if rates decline and Level 2 inputsNIM is squeezed, there would be a concurrent gain in the value of securities).

Item 3.

Not Required for all other investment securities.  For equity securities,Smaller Reporting Companies.

Item 4.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in reports filed by the Company obtainsunder the fair value measurements from NASDAQExchange Act, such as this Quarterly Report, is recorded, processed, summarized and for investment securities,reported within the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service.  The fair value measurements consider observable datatime periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Disclosure controls and procedures are also designed with the objective of ensuring that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows,such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit informationChief Executive Officer and the bond’s termsChief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and conditions among other things.Procedures
 
The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, about the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistak e. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may be required, frombecome inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the quarter ended March 31, 2010, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, or to our knowledge, in other factors, that have materially affected or, are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting.

Part II

Item 1.

From time to time we are involved in litigation incidental to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordancethe conduct of our business.  While the outcome of lawsuits and other proceedings against us cannot be predicted with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period.  Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are includedcertainty, in the table below.opinion of management, individually, or in the aggregate, no such lawsuits are expected to have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.


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September 30, 2009 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Impaired Loans $23,451,243  $0  $23,451,243  $0 
Other Real Estate Owned $478,610  $0  $478,610  $0 


Impaired loans – The fair value of impaired loans and other real estate owned is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, market value of similar debt, enterprise value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows.  Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans or loans for which the impairment has already been charged off.  At September 30, 2009 all of the total impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral or discounted cash flows.  Impaired loans where an allowanc e is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy.  When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2.  When the fair value of the impaired loans is based on discounted cash flows, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.
Note 8 -  Stockholder’s Equity
On February 20, 2009, we completed the issuance of $8,653,000 of Series A preferred stock and related warrant for Series B preferred stock under the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program.  We issued 8,653 shares of Series A preferred stock and a warrant to acquire 433 shares of Series B preferred stock for the aggregate purchase price (collectively the “Preferred Stock”). The warrant was exercised immediately and the 433 shares issued. The Series A preferred stock has a cumulative dividend of 5% per annum for five years and, unless redeemed, 9% thereafter.  The liquidation amount is $1,000 per share.  The Series B preferred stock pays a dividend of 9%.  The Preferred Stock has no maturity date and ranks senior to the Company’s common stock with respect to the payment of dividends and distributions and amounts payable upon liquidation, dissolution and winding up of the Company. The Preferred Stock is generally non-voting, other than class voting on certain matters that could adversely affect the Preferred Stock

Preferred stock dividends, including accretion of the discount, were $334,513 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Note 9 – Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statement

Commencing after the date of the original filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Company reclassified certain loans that had been restructured, resulting in additional loan charge-offs and provision for loan losses related to the reclassified loans. The Company also reclassified certain restructured loans as non-accrual loans and reversed interest income previously recognized on these loans. The Bank amended its regulatory call report for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 to reflect these adjustments. The Company also recorded the additional loss reserves, charge offs, and reversal of interest income in the quarter ended September 30, 2009, and reflected the additional non-accrual and impaired loans in its f inancial statements as of September 30, 2009. On February 17, 2010, the Company concluded that the Company’s previously issued third quarter 2009 consolidated financial statements needed to be restated and that the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, would need to be amended.


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Note 9 - Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statement (continued)
As a result of the restatement, the following line items were adjusted:
 
 
Restated
 
 Previously Reported Effect of Change 
Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2009 (unaudited):      
Loans and lease financing receivable, net$258,113,125 $280,013,125 $(21,900,000) 
Accrued interest receivable
 
1,669,685
 
 
1,859,477
 
 
(189,792)
 
Other assets13,383,896 9,828,242 3,555,654 
Total assets335,629,190 354,163,328 (18,534,138) 
Retained earnings(8,977,301) 9,556,837 (18,534,138) 
Total shareholders’ equity19,175,133 37,709,271 (18,534,138) 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity335,629,190 354,163,328 (18,534,138) 
     
Consolidated Statements of  Operations (unaudited)
Three Months ended September 30, 2009
    
Loans and leases4,412,063 4,601,855 (189,792) 
Total interest income4,608,190 4,797,982 (189,792) 
Net interest income3,628,124 3,817,916 (189,792) 
Provision for loan and lease losses24,450,000 2,550,000 21,900,000 
Net interest income after provision
  for loan and lease losses
(20,821,876) 1,267,916 (22,089,792) 
Loss before provision for income taxes(22,881,896) (792,104) (22,089,792) 
Income tax benefit(3,989,513) (433,859) (3,555,654) 
Net loss(18,892,383) (358,245) (18,534,138) 
Net loss available to common shareholders;(19,029,318) (495,180) (18,534,138) 
Net loss earnings per share available to
  Common shareholders’ basic
(8.27) (0.22) (8.05) 
Net loss earnings per share available to
  Common shareholders’ diluted
(8.27) (0.21) (8.06) 
      
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
     
Loans and leases13,296,869 13,486,661 (189,792) 
Total interest income13,856,029 14,045,821 (189,792) 
Net interest income10,811,643 11,001,435 (189,792) 
Provision for loan and lease losses29,330,000 7,430,000 21,900,000 
Net interest income after provision
  for loan and lease losses
(18,518,357) 3,571,435 (22,089,792) 
(Loss) Income before provision for income taxes(24,810,617) (2,720,825) (22,089,792) 
Provision income taxes
(4,998,287)
 (1,442,633) (3,555,654) 
Net (loss) income(19,812,330) (1,278,192) (18,534,138) 
Net (loss) available to common shareholders;(20,146,843) (1,612,705) (18,534,138) 
Net loss per share available to  Common shareholders’ basic(8.75) (0.70) (9.45) 
Net loss per share available to Common shareholders’ diluted(8.75) (0.70) (9.45) 
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Note 9 – Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statement (continued)
 
Restated
 
 Previously Reported Effect of Change 
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity     
Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2009(19,812,330) (1,278,192) (18,534,138) 
Balance at September 30, 2009 retained earnings(8,977,301) 9,556,837 (18,534,138) 
Balance at September 30, 2009 total shareholders’ equity19,175,133 37,709,271 (18,534,138) 
       
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
     
Net loss(19,812,330) (1,278,192) (18,534,138) 
Provision for loan and lease losses29,330,000 7,430,000 21,900,000 
Net change in interest receivable8,862 (180,930) 189,792 
Net change in other assets(5,927,734) (2,372,080) (3,555,654) 
       
Loan Net Charge-Offs
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
      
Charge-offs, net of recoveries(21,555,575) (6,470,608) (15,084,967) 
Provision for loan losses29,330,000 7,430,000 (21,900,000) 
Balance at period end12,806,925 5,991,892 (6,815,033) 
       
Nonaccrual Loans at September 30, 200926,586,588 6,588,400 19,998,188 
       
Regulatory Capital Sonoma Valley Bancorp
at September 30, 2009
      
Tier 1 leverage ratio4.25% 9.64% (5.39)% 
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio5.22% 11.50% (6.28)% 
Total risk-based capital ratio6.51% 12.76% (6.25)% 
       
Regulatory Capital Sonoma Valley Bank
at September 30, 2009
      
Tier 1 leverage ratio4.16% 9.11% (4.95)% 
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio5.11% 10.88% (5.77)% 
Total risk-based capital ratio6.40% 12.14% (5.74)% 
       
Fair Value Measurements as of
September 30, 2009:
      
Impaired Loans      
Level 223,451,243 29,363,436 (5,912,193) 
Level 30 19,106,108 (19,106,108) 
Total23,451,243 48,469,544 (25,018,301) 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Nine Months ended September 30, 2009
      
Return on average assets(7.94)% (0.50)% (7.44)% 
Return on average equity(73.60)% (4.53)% (69.07)% 
Average Balances/yields and rates paid
Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
      
Interest-earning assets:      
  Loans:      
   Average Balance285,334,573 289,001,239 (3,666,666) 
    Interest income4,426,586 4,616,378 (189,792) 
    Average yield/rate6.15% 6.34% (0.19)% 
Total interest-earning assets/interest income:      
    Average Balance340,997,253 344,663,919 (3,666,666) 
  Interest and dividends4,690,672 4,880,464 (189,792) 
  Average yield/rate5.46% 5.62% (0.16)% 
Shareholders equity:      
  Average balance34,954,405 38,621,072 (3,666,667) 
 Net interest income4,690,672 4,880,464 (189,792) 
Interest rate spread3.99% 4.16% (0.17)% 
Net interest margin4.32% 4.49% (0.17)% 

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Note 9 – Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statement (continued)

 
Restated
 
 Previously Reported Effect of Change 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009      
Interest-earning assets:      
  Loans:      
   Average Balance280,836,300 281,936,300 (1,100,000) 
    Interest income13,340,545 13,530,337 (189,792) 
    Average yield/rate6.35% 6.42% (0.07)% 
Total interest-earning assets/interest income:      
    Average Balance320,597,028 321,697,028 (1,100,000) 
  Interest and dividends14,105,878 14,295,670 (189,792) 
  Average yield/rate5.88% 5.94% (0.06)% 
Shareholders equity:      
       
  Average balance36,596,614 37,696,614 (1,100,000) 
Net interest income14,105,878 14,295,670 (189,792) 
Interest rate spread4.23% 4.29% (0.06)% 
Net interest margin4.61% 4.67% (0.06)% 



The $21,900,000 increase in the provision for loan losses was primarily due to the addition of $15,438,812 in specific reserves on certain loans classified as impaired loans due to a reevaluation of the underlying collateral and identification of continued deterioration in the ability of the borrowers to make loan payments. The provision for loan losses also increased by $6,461,188 in the general valuation allowances on the loan portfolio to adjust these allowances for updated historical loss experience in the Company’s loan portfolio.
The $15,084,000 increase in net loan charge-offs was primarily due to the charge-off of $9,079,803 to reduce the restructured impaired loans that were not collateral dependent to their net present value.  In addition, eleven collateral dependent loans had additional charge offs to reflect fair market value.
The $20.0 million increase in non-accrual loans was primarily due to the reclassification of certain impaired loans as non-accrual. In general, these loans had been previously performing under restructured terms, but were reclassified as non-accrual based on a reevaluation of the underlying collateral, as well as the borrower’s financial condition and prospects for repayment.
The $3,555,654 increase in other assets was due to the income tax benefit due to the increased loss from operations.

Item 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (As Restated)

Forward-Looking Statements

With the exception of historical facts stated herein, the matters discussed in this Form 10-Q are “forward-looking” statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results.  Such “forward-looking” statements include, but are not necessarily limited to statements regarding anticipated levels of future revenues and earnings from the operation of Sonoma Valley Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary, Sonoma Valley Bank (“Bank”), projected costs and expenses related to operations of our liquidity, capital resources, and the availability of future equity capital on commercially reasonable terms.  Factors that could cause actual results to d iffer materially include, in addition to the other factors discussed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and subsequent periodic reports, the following; (i) increased competition from other banks, savings and loan associations, thrift and loan associations, finance companies, credit unions, offerors of money market funds, and other financial institutions; (ii) the risks and uncertainties relating to general economic and political conditions, both domestically and internationally, including, but not limited to, inflation, or natural disasters affecting the primary service area of our major industries; or (iii) changes in the laws and regulations governing the Bank’s activities at either the state or federal level.  Readers of this Form 10-Q are cautioned not to put undue reliance on “forward-looking” statements which, by their nature, are uncertain as reliable indicators of future performance.  We disclaim any obligation to publicly update these “ forward-looking” statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements

Commencing after the date of the original filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Company reclassified certain loans that had been restructured, resulting in additional loan charge-offs and provision for loan losses related to the reclassified loans. The Company also reclassified certain restructured loans as non-accrual loans and reversed interest income previously recognized on these loans. The Bank amended its regulatory call report for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 to reflect these adjustments. The Company also recorded the additional loss reserves, charge-offs, and reversal of interest income in the quarter ended September 30, 2009, and reflected the additional non-accrual and impaired loans in its financial statements as of September 30, 2009. On February 17, 2010, the Company concluded that the Company’s previously issued third quarter 2009 consolidated financial statements needed to be restated and that the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, would need to be amended.  Note 9 to the Financial Statements on pages 11-14 describes the material items that were restated from the original Form 10-Q and the reasons for such restatements.

For the Nine Month Periods
Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

Overview

In 2008, the Federal Reserve lowered its Federal funds rate (the rate at which banks may borrow from each other) by two hundred basis points resulting in lower deposit rates being offered by the Bank, which has a positive, effect on the interest margin. However, with the decline in the Prime Rate, the variable rate loans adjusted downward with the decline in the Prime Rate subject to any contract floor rates. The net effect of these changes was a decline in the net interest margin for the nine months ending September 30, 2009 as compared to the same period in the prior year. Also contributing to this decline is the increase in nonperforming assets, which decreased the yield of the loan portfolio for this period.

The Company recorded a net loss of $19,812,330 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. This represents a decline of $22.7 million from earnings of $2,889,989 during the period ended September 30, 2008. The decline in earnings relates to a $28.5 million increase in the provision for loan losses.  The significant increase in the provision for loan losses in 2009 reflects deterioration in regional economic conditions, decline in regional real estate values, updated assessments of the financial condition of borrowers and regulatory review of our portfolio.  Non interest income showed a decline of 7.1% or $115,000 and non interest expense showed an increase of 8.5% or $612,000.  The reason for the increase in loan losses is fu rther described on Page 18 under “Provision for Loan Losses”.

Net income (loss) available to common shareholders declined from net income of $2,889,989 during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to a net loss of $20,146,843 or $(8.75) per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. This represents a decline of $20.1 million from earnings of $2,889,989 or $1.26 per diluted share during the period ended September 30, 2008. Included in the current year loss was the net income statement loss described above of $19,812,330 plus $334,513 which represents dividends accrued and discount amortized on preferred stock.

On February 20, 2009 the Company entered into a Letter Agreement with the United States Department of the Treasury, pursuant to which the Company issued and sold (i) 8,653 shares of the Company’s Preferred Stock, Series A and (ii) a warrant to purchase 433 shares of the Company’s Preferred Stock, Series B for an aggregate purchase price of $8,653,000 in cash. Of the $8,653,000, $6,000,000 was transferred to the Bank as a capital infusion. The remainder has been temporarily invested in excess reserves at the Federal Reserve Bank.

Total assets at September 30, 2009 were $335.6 million, an increase of $13.7 million from the $321.9 million at December 31, 2008.  Cash and due from banks increased by $8.1 million from $18.2 million at December 31, 2008 to $26.4 million at September 30, 2009 and investment securities increased by $3.52 million to $23.95 million at September 30, 2009.  Loans net of unearned fees increased $3.5 million. Deposits increased by $35.11 million from $253.95 million at December 31, 2008 to $289.06 million at September 30, 2009.  All categories of deposits showed increases with CD’s greater than $100,000 growing 56% or $28.4 million from $50.69 million in December 2008 to $79.08 million as of September 30, 2009. This is a result of customers placing deposits with the CDARS program for which we receive reciprocal deposits. Total shareholders’ equity decreased by $11.7 million from $30.9 million at December 31, 2008 to $19.2 million at September 30, 2009. This decline is a result of the 9 months loss of $19.8 million as described above.

Return (loss) on average total assets on an annualized basis for the nine month period was (7.94%) in 2009 and 1.30% in 2008 based on net loss of $20,146,843 as of September 30, 2009.  The decline in the return on assets is the result of the $23.0 million decline in net income combined with growth of $42.7 million or 14.4% in average assets from $296.6 million as of September 30, 2008 to $339.3 million as of September 30, 2009.  Return (loss) on average shareholders' equity on an annualized basis at the end of the third quarter 2009 and 2008 was (73.60%) and 12.99%, respectively.  The decline in return (loss) on equity is the result of the decline in net income from $2.9 million in 2008 to a loss of $20.1 million in 2009.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the difference between total interest income and total interest expense.  Net interest income, adjusted to a fully taxable equivalent basis, as shown on the table- Average Balances/Yields and Rates Paid, on page 17, is higher than net interest income on the statement of income because it reflects adjustments applicable to tax-exempt income from certain securities and loans ($249,849 in 2009 and $251,756 in 2008, based on a 34% federal income tax rate).

The slight increase in net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 (stated on a fully tax equivalent basis) is a result of the net effect of an $1,076,286 decrease in interest income offset by a larger decrease in interest expense of $1,162,589, showing a net increase of $86,303.  As of September 30, 2008 the federal funds rate and Wall Street Journal prime rate were 2% and 5%, respectively. Since December, 2008 rates have declined 175 basis points. At September 30, 2009 the federal funds rate was 0.00% - 0.25% and the prime rate was 3.25%.

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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP
AVERAGE BALANCES/YIELDS AND RATES PAID
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 (As Restated) and 2008
  2009  2008 
ASSETS 
Average
 Balance 
(As Restated)
  
Income/
 Expense 
(As Restated)
  
Yield/
 Rate 
  
Average
 Balance
  
Income/
 Expense
  
Yield/
 Rate
 
Interest-earning assets:                  
Loans(2):                  
Commercial $193,074,487  $9,226,106   6.39% $176,487,467  $9,856,967   7.47%
Consumer  37,687,842   1,779,258   6.31%  31,149,537   1,696,535   7.28%
Real estate construction  26,685,185   1,098,542   5.50%  26,852,216   1,612,353   8.03%
Real estate mortgage  21,533,527   1,108,178   6.88%  19,430,397   1,078,099   7.42%
Tax exempt loans (1)  2,084,563   128,461   8.24%  2,195,780   135,664   8.26%
Leases  11,560   0   0.00%  19,673   1,617   10.99%
Unearned loan fees  (240,864)          (328,825)        
Total loans  280,836,300   13,340,545   6.35%  255,806,245   14,381,235   7.52%
Investment securities                        
Available for sale:                        
Taxable  6,909,964   127,594   2.47%  3,402,856   83,917   3.30%
Hold to maturity:                        
Tax exempt (1)  13,660,263   606,392   5.94%  14,006,800   604,795   5.77%
Total investment securities  20,570,227   733,986   4.77%  17,409,656   688,712   5.29%
CA Warrants  30,823   837   3.63%  0   0   0.00%
Federal funds sold  0   0   0.00%  64,672   1,284   2.65%
FHLB stock  1,592,385   0   0.00%  1,658,850   73,747   5.94%
Total due from banks/interest-bearing  17,567,293   30,510   0.23%  2,266,925   37,186   2.19%
Total interest-earning assets
 
  320,597,028  $14,105,878   5.88%  277,206,348  $15,182,164   7.32%
Noninterest-bearing assets:                        
Reserve for loan losses  (7,434,435)          (3,898,303)        
Cash and due from banks  5,086,751           5,579,748         
Premises and equipment  683,916           804,965         
Other real estate owned  275,042           228,366         
Other assets  20,107,957           16,650,308         
Total assets $339,316,259          $296,571,432         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                        
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Interest- bearing deposits                        
Interest-bearing transaction $31,144,230  $31,061   0.13% $30,176,377  $37,592   0.17%
Savings deposits  90,803,579   649,318   0.96%  77,548,456   1,112,540   1.92%
Time deposits over $100,000  60,603,767   1,151,891   2.54%  51,073,637   1,546,942   4.05%
Other time deposits  36,781,942   611,447   2.22%  31,230,447   886,185   3.79%
Total interest-bearing deposits  219,333,518   2,443,717   1.49%  190,028,917   3,583,259   2.52%
Federal funds purchased              156,934   2,578   2.20%
Other borrowings  26,835,897   600,669   2.99%  20,617,153   621,138   4.03%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  246,169,415  $3,044,386   1.65%  210,803,004  $4,206,975   2.67%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits  49,012,034           49,487,970         
Other liabilities  7,538,196           6,559,041         
Shareholders' equity  36,596,614           29,721,417         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $339,316,259          $296,571,432         
Interest rate spread          4.23%          4.65%
Interest income     $14,105,878   5.88%     $15,182,164   7.32%
Interest expense      3,044,386   1.27%      4,206,975   2.03%
Net interest income/margin     $11,061,492   4.61%     $10,975,189   5.29%
(1)Fully tax equivalent adjustments are based on a federal income tax rate of 34% in 2009 and 2008.
(2)
Non accrual loans have been included in loans for the purposes of the above presentation.  Loan fees of approximately $194,649 and $291,943 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, were amortized to the appropriate interest income categories.
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Net interest income (stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis) expressed as a percentage of average earning assets, is referred to as net interest margin.  For the first nine months of 2009, our net interest margin declined 68 basis points to 4.61%, from 5.29% for the same period in 2008.  The decline in the net interest margin is a result of asset yields repricing downward more than the yields on earning liabilities. Additionally, with the increase in non- accrual loans, we have experienced the loss of earnings from those loans.
Interest Income

As previously stated, interest income (stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis) declined by $1.1 million to $14.1 million in the first nine months of 2009, a 7.09% decrease from the $15.2 million realized during the same period in 2008.

The $1.1 million decrease was the result of the 144 basis point decrease in the yield on earning assets to 5.88% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from 7.32% for the same period in 2008.  Average balances of interest-bearing assets increased $43.4 million or 15.65% from $277.2 million as of September 30, 2008 to $320.6 million as of September 30, 2009.

The gain in volume of average earning assets was responsible for a $1,272,580 increase in interest income, and the decrease in interest rates contributed $2,348,866, for a net decrease in interest income of $1,076,286.

Interest Expense

Total interest expense for the first nine months of 2009 decreased by $1,162,589 to $3.044 million from $4.207 million for the same period in 2008.  The average rate paid on all interest-bearing liabilities decreased from 2.67% in the first nine months of 2008 to 1.65% in the same period in 2009, a decrease of 102 basis points.  Average balances of interest-bearing liabilities increased from $210.8 million to $246.2 million, a $35.4 million or 16.8% increase in interest-bearing liabilities.

The gain in volume of average balances was responsible for a $508,369 increase in interest expense and the lower interest rates paid were responsible for a $1,670,957 decrease in interest expense for a net decrease of $1,162,589.

Individual components of interest income and interest expense are provided in the table “Average Balances/Yields and Rates Paid” on page 17.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses charged to operations as of September 30, 2009 was $29.3 million compared to $830,000 in 2008.  The provision for loan losses is based on our evaluation of the loan portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses in relation to total loans outstanding.  We experienced modest loan growth in 2009.  Like many community banks, the Bank does have a significant concentration in commercial real estate loans.  In 2009, due to severe economic recession, overly inflated real estate values, and the lack of available financing options, local commercial real estate values declined considerably.  This severely impacted the Bank’s commercial real estate portfolio causing addi tional provisions for loan losses.  The Bank has been proactive in obtaining current appraisals on loans secured by commercial real estate.  Per regulatory and accounting guidelines, the Bank is required to write-down collateral-dependant loans to the fair market value  of the collateral and set a reserve for potential selling costs.  As these loans are charged off against the loan loss reserve, the reserve was reduced to a level that did not take into consideration the inherent risk in the remaining portfolio, and thus needed to be replenished.  Additionally, due to increased risk associated with a faltering economy and an increase in the Bank’s loss history, the Bank increased reserves on all non-classified loans.  Although the economy has shown some signs of stabilization, conditions in the commercial real estate market are anticipated to worsen further which will likely result in additional provisions for loan loss.

The non-performing assets ratio (non-performing assets divided by loans plus OREO) was 12.7% as of September 30, 2009 compared to 3.4% in 2008.  Non accrual loans were $26.6 million as of September 30, 2009 compared to $1.9 million as of September 30, 2008, an increase of 1300.0%.  Loans charged-off were $21.6 million and recoveries were $63,000 as of September 30, 2009 compared with $416,000 in charge-offs and $21,000 in recoveries for the same period in 2008.  The increase in charge-offs in 2009 is a result of multiple causes including a significant and growing recession during 2009 which caused more business failures and borrowers to become delinquent and unable to payback their loans, a material drop in real estate values a nd the application of regulatory and accounting guidance which required certain assets to be written down to fair market value, in some cases as much as 60%.  Refer to page 24 for the discussion on allowance for loan and lease losses.
Non-interest Income

Non-interest income for the first nine months of $1.5 million decreased 7.1% or $115,339 over the $1.6 million recorded in the comparable period in 2008.  Other fee income has shown the largest decrease of $47,440 from $276,769 as of September 30, 2008 to $229,329 as of September 30, 2009, a decline of 17.1%.

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All other non-interest income showed an 11.2%, or $37,954, decrease from $338,209 in for the first nine months of 2008 to $300,255 in the same period of 2009.  This is a result of a decrease in the income generated by bank owned life insurance policies.  Income on the policies was $319,000 as of September 30, 2008 compared to $281,000 as of September 30, 2009, a decrease of $38,000.  The earnings on the policies have declined due to the consistently low market interest rates at this time.

Income from service charges on deposit accounts has declined 3.0%, or $29,945, from $1,002,293 in for the first nine months of 2008 to $972,348 in the same period of 2009.  We experienced a $54,439 decrease related to fee income charged for overdrafts and checks drawn against insufficient funds.
Non-Interest Expense

Total non-interest expense grew $612,000, or 8.5%, to $7.8 million for the first nine months of 2009 from $7.2 million in the comparable period in 2008.  Non-interest expense on an annualized basis represented 3.06% of average total assets in 2009 compared with 3.24% in the comparable period in 2008.

Salaries and benefits decreased $413,000, or 9.8%, from $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to $3.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.  Management tries to utilize efficiencies to stabilize the growth in full-time equivalent employees. At September 30, 2009, total full time equivalent employees were 54 compared to 55 as of September 30, 2008.  As of September 30, 2009, assets per employee were $6.6 million compared with $5.8 million as of September 30, 2008.
Expenses related to premises and equipment increased 5.7% to $738,000 in 2009 from $699,000 for the same period in 2008.  The $39,000 increase in expense in 2009 is the result of increases in software expense of $24,068 or 51.8% from $46,000 to $70,500 as of September 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively. This expense is related to enhancements in our on-line consumer banking product and software to allow greater efficiency in performing our work. Miscellaneous equipment expense showed an increase of $7,000 from $7,000 as of September 30, 2008 to $14,000 as of September 30, 2009 Lease expense increased for the first nine months of 2009 to $300,000 from $294,000 for the same period of 2008, an increase of 2.0% or $6,000.

Other operating expense increased 43.8% to $3.2 million in 2009 from $2.3 million in 2008, an increase of $986,000. The increase is a result of a $494,000 increase in insurance expense from $193,000 as of September 30, 2008 to $687,000 for the period ending September 30, 2009. Of the $494,000 increase $491,000 was related to the accrual for the FDIC assessment due to increases in premiums and a special assessment from $114,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to $605,000 for the same period ending September 30, 2009. Other categories of insurance showed increases of $4,000 over prior year. There was a $351,256 increase in professional fees from $823,000 as of September 30, 2008 to $1.2 million as of September 30, 2009.  This is a resul t of increases in legal fees-corporate matters and legal fees-loan collection expense of $94,000 and $83,000, respectively. Other areas of professional fees showing increases are other professional fees which included expenses relative to personnel salary and benefit consultant, outside marketing assistance and information technology consultant expense, increase in Director fees and retirement expenses, increase in accounting and tax expense and an increase in other exam fees. Loan expense increased $177,000 from $29,000 as of September 30, 2008 to $206,000 as September 30, 2009.  We established a provision for unfunded loan commitments, which created an expense for the first nine months of 2009 of $60,000, where in the past this amount was included in the provision for loan losses. Other loan expenses that have increased are expenses on foreclosed property, which reflects costs associated with that property, as well as a write down to reflect the market value of the property, higher appraisal expe nse due to the need to re-evaluate non-accrual loans secured by real estate and increases in loan collection expense.

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes

As of September 30, 2009 we recorded an income tax benefit of $5.0 million or 20% of pre-tax loss in 2009.  This compares to income tax expenses of $1.4 million, or 33.2% of pre-tax income as of September 30, 2008.  The percentage for the first nine months of 2009 is less than the statutory rate due to the creation of a partial valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset, after management determined that it is “more likely than not” that we will be able to fully recognize all of our deferred tax assets based on the cumulative pre-tax losses exceeding four years.  This increased expense is partially offset by federal tax credits on California Affordable Housing Investments and tax exempt income such as earning s on Bank owned life insurance and municipal loan and investment income, which are in addition to the tax benefit generated as a result of the net loss.

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BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Investments
Investment securities were $24.0 million at September 30, 2009, a 17.2% increase from $20.4 million at December 31, 2008 and a 55.4% increase from $15.4 million at September 30, 2008.  The increase in the portfolio is a result of US Treasury and agency purchases to pledge at the Federal Reserve Bank for discount window borrowings, a contingent liquidity source for the Company.  We will usually maintain an investment portfolio of securities rated “A” or higher by Standard and Poor's or Moody's Investors Service.  Local tax-exempt bonds are occasionally purchased without an “A” rating. In this uncertain time, with the downgrades of the credit rating agencies, some purchased bonds now have an underlying rat ing of less than an “A” rating, although all except two have an Investment Grade bond rating.

Securities are classified as held to maturity (HTM) if we have both the intent and the ability to hold these securities to maturity.  As of September 30, 2009, we had securities totaling $13.4 million with a market value of $13.8 million categorized as HTM.  Decisions to acquire municipal securities, which are generally placed in this category, are based on tax planning needs and pledge requirements.

Securities are classified as available for sale (AFS) if we intend to hold these debt securities for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity.  Investment securities which are categorized as AFS are acquired as part of the overall asset and liability management function and serve as a primary source of liquidity.  Decisions to acquire or dispose of different investments are based on an assessment of various economic and financial factors, including, but not limited to, interest rate risk, liquidity and capital adequacy.  Securities held in the AFS category are recorded at market value, which was $10.6 million compared to an amortized cost of $10.5 million as of September 30, 2009.

There were fifteen equity securities totaling $14,752 in the AFS portfolio and two securities totaling $394,404 in the HTM portfolio that are temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2009. Unrealized losses totaled $32,688 on equity securities and $3,229 on municipal securities. Of the above, fourteen equity securities or $11,617 in the AFS portfolio and both municipal securities in the HTM portfolio have been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or more as of September 30, 2009.    The primary cause of the impairment is interest rate volatility due to market volatility and downgrades of municipal insurers causing municipal securities to rely on the underlying rating of the municipality which is typically lower than AAA rated. 0; It is our intention to carry the securities to date, at which time we will have received face value for the securities at no loss. The equity securities are minimal shares of local and peer group banks which we hold so that we may better review their financial and compensation information.

Although the quoted market values fluctuate, investment securities are generally held to maturity, and accordingly, gains and losses to the income statement are recognized upon sale, or at such time as management determines that a permanent decline in value exists.  In our opinion, there was no investment in securities at September 30, 2009 that constituted a material credit risk to the Company.  The lower market value to amortized costs was a result of the increase in market interest rates and not an indication of lower credit quality. At the present time there is some uncertainty in the market relative to the companies insuring the municipal securities that we hold. We are monitoring this situation very closely and believe that the mun icipalities will be able to fulfill their obligations and there will be no need to rely on the insurance companies for payment. If the insurance companies are down-graded it could lower the rating on the securities and therefore affect the fair value.


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Loans

Loan balances, net of deferred loan fees, grew $3.5 million or 1.3% from $267.4 million as of September 30, 2008 to $270.9 million as of September 30, 2009.   The following table sets forth components of loans outstanding by category:
  September 30,  Percentage  September 30,  Percentage 
  2009  of Total  2008  of Total 
             
One to four family residential $62,329,294   23.0% $55,799,862   21.1%
Multifamily residential  21,081,633   7.8%  19,105,223   7.2%
Farmland  8,904,884   3.3%  7,140,993   2.7%
Commercial real estate  108,205,901   39.9%  108,456,774   41.1%
Construction/Land Development 1-4 family  26,883,826   9.9%  23,174,666   8.8%
Other construction/land development  19,652,681   7.2%  26,840,182   10.2%
Consumer loans  2,703,531   1.0%  3,170,297   1.2%
Other loans to farmers  3,652,179   1.3%  3,614,057   1.4%
Commercial, non real estate  15,773,036   5.8%  14,539,890   5.5%
Municipalities  1,982,833   0.8%  2,099,035   0.8%
Lease financing receivables  0   0.0%  17,868   0.0%
Total gross loans  271,169,798   100.0%  263,958,847   100.0%
Deferred loan fees  (249,748)      (285,242)    
Loans net of deferred loan fees $270,920,050      $263,700,605     

As indicated above, the majority of the Company’s loan portfolio is secured by real estate. As of September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, approximately 91.2% and 89.8% respectively, of the Bank’s loans were secured by real estate. As of September 30, 2009, commercial real estate properties were identified as a concentration of credit as it represented 39.9% of the loan portfolio.  Another significant concentration is loans secured by one to four family residential properties, which represented 23.0% of the loan portfolio.

The substantial decline in the economy in general and the decline in residential and commercial real estate values in the Company’s primary market area in particular have had an adverse impact on the collectability of certain of these loans and have required increases in the provision for loan losses.  The Bank monitors the effects of current and expected market conditions as well as other factors on the collectability of real estate loans.  Management believes that the adverse impact on the collectability of certain of these loans will continue in 2010, as the combined effects of declining commercial real estate values and deteriorating economic conditions will place continued stress on the Bank’s small business and commerci al real estate investor borrowers.

As of September 30, 2009, there was $108.2 million in commercial real estate loans representing 39.9% of the loan portfolio.  Commercial real estate loans have been identified as a higher risk concentration based on the impact of the economic conditions and supported by the rise in delinquencies and requests for payment deferments.  Many of these loans have been assigned to a special asset manager for enhanced monitoring.  Updated financial data is being obtained from borrowers. The allowance for loan losses may be increased in the coming quarters if there is further deterioration in the credit quality of the commercial real estate loan portfolio, or if collateral values continue to drop.

Construction loans are primarily interim loans to finance the construction of commercial and single family residential property.  These loans are typically short-term.  Maturities on real estate loans other than construction loans are generally restricted to five years (on an amortization of thirty years with a balloon payment due in five years).  Any loans extended for greater than five years generally have re-pricing provisions that adjust the interest rate to market rates at times prior to maturity.

Commercial loans and lines of credit are made for the purpose of providing working capital, covering fluctuations in cash flows, financing the purchase of equipment, or for other business purposes.  Such loans and lines of credit include loans with maturities ranging from one to five years.

Consumer loans and lines of credit are made for the purpose of financing various types of consumer goods and other personal purposes.  Consumer loans and lines of credit generally provide for the monthly payment of principal and interest or interest only payments with periodic principal payments.
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In extending credit and commitments to borrowers, the Bank generally requires collateral and/or guarantees as security.  The repayment of such loans is expected to come from cash flow or from proceeds from the sale of selected assets of the borrowers.  The Bank’s requirement for collateral and/or guarantees is determined on a case-by-case basis in connection with management’s evaluation of the creditworthiness of the borrower.  Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, income-producing properties, residences and other real property.  The Bank protects its collateral interests by perfecting its security interest in business assets, obtaining deeds of trust, or outright possession among other means.
Risk Elements

The majority of our loan activity is with customers located within Sonoma County.  Approximately 91.2% of the total loan portfolio is secured by real estate located in our service area.  Significant concentrations of credit risk may exist if a number of loan customers are engaged in similar activities and have similar economic characteristics.
As of  September 30, 2009, the Company had nine borrowing relationships that exceeded 25% of risk-based capital. Additionally, the Company identified three
geographic concentrations in developments located in Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Windsor.

Based on its risk management review and a review of its loan portfolio, management believes that its allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2009, is sufficient to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  This assessment is based upon the best available information and does involve uncertainty and matters of judgment.  Accordingly, the adequacy of the loan loss reserve cannot be determined with precision, but is subject to periodic review, and could be susceptible to significant change in future periods.

Loan Commitments and Letters of Credit

Loan commitments are written agreements to lend to customers at agreed upon terms, provided there are no violations of any condition established in the contract.  Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.  Loan commitments may have variable interest rates and terms that reflect current market conditions at the date of commitment.  Because many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the amount of total commitments does not necessarily represent our anticipated future funding requirements.  Unfunded loan commitments were $40.2 million at September 30, 2009 and $46.6 million at September 30, 2008.

Standby letters of credit commit us to make payments on behalf of customers when certain specified events occur.  Standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support customers' financing requirements of twelve months or less and must meet our normal policies and collateral requirements.  Standby letters of credit outstanding were $123,000 at September 30, 2009 and $118,000 at September 30, 2008.

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Non-Performing Assets

The Bank manages credit losses by enforcing administration procedures and aggressively pursuing collection efforts with troubled debtors.  The Bank closely monitors the market in which it conducts its lending operations and continues its strategy to control exposure to loans with high credit risk and to increase diversification of earning assets.  Internal and external loan reviews are performed periodically using grading standards and criteria similar to those employed by bank regulatory agencies.  Management has evaluated loans that it considers to carry additional risk above the normal risk of collectability, and by taking actions where possible to reduce credit risk exposure by methods that include, but are not limited to, seeking liquidation of the loan by the borrower, seeking additional tangible collateral or other repayment support, converting the property through judicial or non-judicial foreclosure proceedings, selling loans and other collection techniques.

The Bank has a process to review all nonperforming loans on a quarterly basis.  The Bank considers a loan to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due (principal and interest) according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Impaired loans as of September 30, 2009 were $33.3 million as compared to $10.8 million as of September 30, 2008.  The evaluation of impaired loans will continue in the coming quarters as the Bank receives updated appraisals, financial information, and economic trends relevant to individual non-accrual loans.

We had loans of $26.6 million in non-accrual status at September 30, 2009 and $1.9 million at September 30, 2008.  There were $5.7 million in loans 90 days or more past due at September 30, 2009 and $1.5 million at September 30, 2008.  We have more loans in non-accrual status than are 90 days past due because management determined the continued collection of principal or interest is unlikely, given the information available today. This is further discussed in the guidelines in the paragraph below.

Management classifies all loans as non-accrual loans when they become more than 90 days past due as to principal or interest, or when the timely collection of interest or principal becomes uncertain, if earlier, unless they are adequately secured and in the process of collection. In addition, some loans secured by real estate with temporarily impaired values and commercial loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties are placed on non accrual status even though the borrowers continue to repay the loans as scheduled.  Such loans are classified by management as “performing nonaccrual” and are included in total non accrual loans.  Any interest accrued, but unpaid, is reversed against current income.  Interest received on non-accrual loans is applied to principal until the loan has been repaid in full or the loan is brought current and potential for future payments appears reasonably certain, at which time the interest received is credited to income.  Generally, a loan remains in a non-accrual status until both principal and interest have been current for six months and it meets cash flow or collateral criteria, or when the loan is determined to be uncollectible and is charged off against the allowance for loan losses, or in the case of real estate loans, is transferred to other real estate owned upon foreclosure.

A loan is classified as a restructured loan when the interest rate is reduced, when the term is extended beyond the original maturity date, or other concessions are made by us, because of the inability of the borrower to repay the loan under the original terms. We had $7.3 million in renegotiated loans as of September 30, 2009 and $6.9 million as of September 30, 2008.
The following table provides information with respect to the components of nonperforming assets at the dates indicated:
  September 30, 2009  September 30, 2008 
Non-accrual loans $26,586,588  $1,916,867 
Other real estate owned  478,610   320,416 
Restructured loans  7,317,831   325,163 
Total non performing assets
 $34,383,029  $2,562,446 
         
Nonperforming assets as a percent of loans, net of unearned fees, plus OREO  12.67%  .96%
Nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets  10.24%  .76%

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When appropriate or necessary to protect the Bank’s interest, real estate taken as collateral on a loan may be taken by the Company through foreclosure or a deed in lieu of foreclosure.  Real property acquired in this manner is known as other real estate owned (OREO).  OREO is carried on the books as an asset at the lower of the loan balance or the fair value less estimated costs to sell.  OREO represents an additional category of “nonperforming assets.”  The Company had two OREO’s as of September 30, 2009 for $479,000 and one OREO for $320,000 as of September 30, 2008

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Bank maintains an allowance for loan losses to provide for potential losses in the loan portfolio.  Additions to the allowance are made by charges to operating expense in the form of a provision for loan losses.  All loans that are judged to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance while any recoveries are credited to the allowance.  Management has instituted loan policies which include using grading standards and criteria similar to those employed by bank regulatory agencies to adequately evaluate and assess the analysis of risk factors associated with its loan portfolio. These policies and standards enable management to assess such risk factors associated with its loan portfolio prior to granting new loans and t o assess the sufficiency of the allowance.  The allowance is based on estimates and actual loan losses could differ materially from management’s estimate if actual loss factors and conditions differ significantly from the assumptions utilized.

Management conducts an evaluation of the loan portfolio quarterly.  This evaluation is an assessment of a number of factors including the results of the internal loan review, external loan review by outside consultants, any regulatory examination, loan loss experience, estimated potential loss exposure on each credit, concentrations of credit, value of collateral, and any known impairment in the borrower’s ability to repay and present economic conditions as the Bank is obtaining updated appraisals, current financial statements, current credit report, and verifying current net worth and liquidity positions of selected borrowers.  Loans receiving lesser grades fall under the “classified” category, which includes all nonpe rforming and potential problem loans, and receive an elevated level of attention to ensure collection.

Each month the Bank reviews the allowance and increases the allowance as needed.  As of September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, the allowance for loan losses was 4.72% and 1.58%, respectively, of loans net of unearned.  No assurance can be given that the increase in the allowance is adequate to reflect the increase in the loan portfolio balance, non-accrual loans and the overall economic downturn, which may adversely affect small businesses and borrowers in the Bank’s market area as of September 30, 2009.  The Bank is working diligently with all borrowers to proactively identify and address difficulties as they arise.  As of September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, loan charge-offs totaled $21.6 million and $416,000, respectively, and recoveries on previously charged-off loans totaled $63,000 and $21,000, respectively.

As of September 30, 2009, the allowance for loan losses was $12.8 million, or 4.72% of period-end loans, compared with $4.2 million, or 1.58%, at September 30, 2008.  In accordance with FASB ASC 310 accounting standards, the Bank recognizes estimated losses based on appraised values on collateral dependent loans.  The Bank’s year end net charge-offs of $21.6 million is largely due to the Bank’s recognition of estimated losses caused by deterioration of real estate collateral values in the Bank’s lending area.
An analysis of the changes in the allowance for loan losses, including charge-offs and recoveries by loan categories, is presented below.
  
September 30,
2009
  
September 30,
2008
 
       
Beginning balance $5,032,500  $3,723,217 
Provision for loan and lease losses  29,330,000   830,000 
Loans charged off:        
Commercial
  (17,961,610)  (120,120)
Consumer
  (798,711)  (236,932)
Real Estate Construction
  (2,368,456)  0 
Real Estate Loans
  (383,513)  (28,400)
Leases
  (17,635)  0 
Overdrafts
  (88,212)  (30,802)
Total charge-offs  (21,618,137)  (416,254)
Recoveries:        
Commercial
  56,329   13,444 
Consumer
  5,219   1,508 
Leases
  0   0 
Overdrafts
  1,014   5,556 
Total recoveries  62,562   20,508 
Net recoveries (charge-offs)  (21,555,575)  (395,746)
Ending balance $12,806,925  $4,157,471 

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Net charge-offs to average loans increased when compared with the prior year.  We recorded net losses of $21.6 million or 10.26% of average loans in 2009 compared to net losses of $396,000 in 2008 or .21% of average loans.

Worsening conditions in the general economy and real estate markets will likely continue to adversely affect the loan portfolio, which could necessitate materially larger provisions for loan losses than in prior periods. The drastic changes in the availability of credit during 2009 have negatively impacted most asset values which serve as collateral to the majority of the Bank’s loans. However, as of September 30, 2009, we believe the overall allowance for loan losses is adequate based on our analysis of conditions at that time.
Deposits

A comparative schedule of average deposit balances is presented in the table on page 17.  Period-end and year-end deposit balances are presented in the following table.


  
September 30,
 2009
  
Percentage  of Total
  
December 31,
 2008
  
Percentage  of Total
  
September 30,
 2008
  
Percentage  of Total
 
                   
Interest-bearing transaction deposits $32,471,725   11.2% $31,062,597   12.2% $28,306,822   11.5%
Savings deposits  90,202,813   31.2%  88,317,397   34.8%  81,724,337   33.0%
Time deposits, $100,000 and over  79,077,355   27.4%  50,694,468   20.0%  51,394,535   20.8%
Other time deposits  36,365,253   12.6%  35,591,280   14.0%  31,767,944   12.8%
Total interest-bearing  deposits  238,117,146   82.4%  205,665,742   81.0%  193,193,638   78.1%
Demand deposits  50,941,938   17.6%  48,279,759   19.0%  54,162,469   21,9%
Total deposits $289,059,084   100.0% $253,945,501   100.0% $247,356,107   100.0%


Total deposits increased by $35.1 million, or 13.8%, during the nine months of 2009 to $289.1 million from $253.9 million at December 31, 2008, and increased by 16.9% from $247.4 million as of September 30, 2008.  All categories of deposits showed growth with time deposits greater that $100,000 showing the most significant growth of 56.0% or $28.4 million from $50.7 million as of December 31, 2008 to $79.1 million at September 30, 2009. This growth is largely through reciprocal CDARS deposits where our depositors spread deposits among other financial institutions through the CDARS programs in order to realize FDIC coverage of their deposits and we in turn accept deposits equal to the amount sent to CDARS. Additionally, many of our depositors are t aking advantage of the higher $250,000 FDIC coverage now offered.

Non interest bearing demand also showed deposit growth of $2.6 million (5.5%) to $50.9 million as of September 30, 2009 from $48.3 at December 31, 2008. Savings, interest bearing checking and other time deposits also showed growth of $1.9 million, $1.4 million and $776,000 to $90.2 million, $32.5 million and $36.4 million, respectively.

Capital

The Bank is subject to FDIC regulations governing capital adequacy.  The FDIC has adopted risk-based capital guidelines which establish a risk-adjusted ratio relating capital to different categories of assets and off-balance sheet exposures.  Under the current guidelines, as of September 30, 2009, the Bank was required to have minimum Tier I and total risk-based capital ratios of 4% and 8%, respectively. To be well capitalized under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions requires minimum Tier I and total risk-based capital ratios to be 6% and 10%, respectively.

The FDIC has also adopted minimum leverage ratio guidelines for compliance by banking organizations.  The guidelines require a minimum leverage ratio of 4% of Tier 1 capital to total average assets.  Banks experiencing high growth rates are expected to maintain capital positions well above the minimum levels.  The leverage ratio, in conjunction with the risk-based capital ratio, constitutes the basis for determining the capital adequacy of banking organizations.

Based on the FDIC's guidelines, the Bank's total risk-based capital ratio at September 30, 2009 was 6.40% and its Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 5.11%.  The Bank's leverage ratio was 4.16%.

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The total risk-based capital, Tier 1 risk based capital and leverage ratios for the Company at September 30, 2009, were 6.51%, 5.22% and 4.25%, respectively. The capital ratios for the Company at September 30, 2008, were 11.45%, 10.20% and 9.86%, respectively.  On February 1, 2010, the FDIC notified the Bank by letter that it was “undercapitalized” within the meaning of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (“FDI Act”) prompt corrective action (“PCA”) capital requirements (12 U.S.C. § 1831o), and directed the Bank to submit, as required by laws and regulations, a Capital Restoration Plan (“CRP”) to the FDIC by March 17, 2010.  The Bank is subject to Section 38 of the FDI Act with respect t o undercapitalized institutions requiring that the FDIC monitor the condition of the Bank; requiring submission of a CRP; restricting the growth of the Bank’s assets; and acquiring prior approval for acquisitions, branching and new lines of business.  In addition, the Bank must cease paying dividends, is prohibited from paying management fees to a controlling person and is prohibited from accepting or renewing any brokered deposits. The Company submitted a CRP to the FDIC on March 17, 2010.
In November 2008, the Company applied for funds through the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program. On February 11, 2009 shareholder approval was received and the Articles of Incorporation were amended allowing us to issue preferred shares. On February 20, 2009, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement with the United States Department of the Treasury pursuant to the Troubled Asset Relief Program Capital Purchase Program.  Under the  terms of  the Letter Agreement,  the Company  issued to the Treasury,  8,653 shares of senior preferred stock and a warrant to acquire up to  433.00433 shares of a  separate series of senior preferr ed stock, which has been exercised, for  an aggregate  purchase price  of $8,653,000, pursuant to the  standard Capital Purchase Program terms and conditions for  non-public companies.  Since the Bank is currently not allowed to pay cash dividends as a result of being undercapitalized, the Company suspended the payments of quarterly dividends to the US Treasury of $117,905 as of February 15, 2010.
The Letter Agreement contains limitations on certain actions of the Company, including, but not limited to, payment of dividends, redemptions and acquisitions of Company equity securities, and compensation of senior executive officers.
In February 2001, we approved a program to repurchase and retire Sonoma Valley Bancorp stock. Effective February 20, 2009, the repurchase program was suspended pending repayment of the Preferred Stock.
In September 2009, the shareholders were notified that the Board of Directors had made a strategic decision to suspend its cash dividend program until further notice.

Off-Balance Sheet Commitments

Our off-balance sheet commitments consist of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit.  These commitments are extended to customers in the normal course of business.  Unfunded loan commitments were $40.2 million at September 30, 2009 and $46.6 million at September 30, 2008. Standby letters of credit outstanding were $123,000 at September 30, 2009 and $118,000 at September 30, 2008.  We also have contractual obligations consisting of operating leases for various facilities and payments to participants under our supplemental executive retirement plan and deferred compensation plan.



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Liquidity Management


Our liquidity is determined by the level of assets (such as cash, federal funds sold and available-for-sale securities) that are readily convertible to cash to meet customer withdrawal and borrowing needs.  Deposit growth also contributes to our liquidity.  We review our liquidity position on a regular basis to verify that it is adequate to meet projected loan funding and potential withdrawal of deposits.  We have a comprehensive Asset and Liability Policy which we use to monitor and determine adequate levels of liquidity.  As of September 30, 2009, our primary liquidity ratio (adjusted liquid assets to deposits and short term liabilities) was 10.44% of assets compared to 7.67% as of September 30, 2008. Available liquidity, which includes the ability to borrow at the Federal Home Loan Bank, was 27.3% of assets as of September 30, 2009 and 37.9% as of September 30, 2008.  Management expects that liquidity will remain adequate throughout 2009, as deposit growth keeps pace with loan growth.  Any excess funds will be invested in quality liquid assets, such as excess reserves with the Federal Reserve Bank or U.S. Treasury and agency securities.  Management believes that the Company has adequate liquidity and capital resources to meet its short-term and long-term commitments.

Market Risk Management

Overview.  Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates.  Our market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk inherent in our loan and deposit functions.  The goal for managing the assets and liabilities is to maximize shareholder value and earnings while maintaining a high quality balance sheet without exposing us to undue interest rate risk.  Our Board has overall responsibility for the interest rate risk management policies.  The Bank has an Asset and Liability Management Committee (ALCO) that establishes and monitors guidelines to control the sensitivity of earnings to changes in interest rates.

Asset/Liability Management.  Activities involved in asset/liability management include but are not limited to lending, accepting and placing deposits and investing in securities.  Interest rate risk is the primary market risk associated with asset/liability management.  Sensitivity of earnings to interest rate changes arises when yields on assets change in a different time period or in a different amount from that of interest costs on liabilities.  To mitigate interest rate risk, the structure of the balance sheet is managed with the goal that movements of interest rates on assets and liabilities are correlated and contribute to earnings even in periods of volat ile interest rates. When interest rates increase, the market value of securities held in the investment portfolio declines.  Generally, this decline is offset by an increase in earnings.  When interest rates decline, the market value of securities increases while earnings decrease due to the Bank's asset sensitivity caused by the variable rate loans.  Usually we are able to mitigate risks from changes in interest rates with this balance sheet structure.  The asset/liability management policy sets limits on the acceptable amount of variance in net interest margin and market value of equity under changing interest environments.  The Bank uses simulation models to forecast earnings, net interest margin and market value of equity.
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Simulation of earnings is the primary tool used to measure the sensitivity of earnings to interest rate changes.  Using computer-modeling techniques, we are able to estimate the potential impact of changing interest rates on earnings.  A balance sheet forecast is prepared quarterly using inputs of actual loans, securities and interest bearing liabilities (i.e. deposits/borrowings) positions as the beginning base.  The forecast balance sheet is processed against five interest rate scenarios.  The scenarios include a flat rate forecast, 100, 200 and 300 basis point rising rate forecasts and a 25 basis point declining rate forecast which take place within a one year time frame.  Normally we forecast a 100, 200, and 300 basis point declining rate forecast, but since the target Fed Funds is currently 0 – 25 basis points we feel we cannot forecast a declining rate scenario of more than 25 basis points. The net interest income is measured during the year assuming a gradual change in rates over the twelve-month horizon.  Our 2009 net interest income, as forecast below, was modeled utilizing a forecast balance sheet projected from September 30, 2009 balances.  The following table summarizes the effect on net interest income (NII) of 100, 200 and 300 basis point changes in interest rates as measured against a constant rate (no change) scenario.

Interest Rate Risk Simulation of Net Interest Income as of September 30, 2009
(dollars in thousands)

Variation from a constant rate scenario  $ Change in NII 
 +300bp $1,000 
 +200bp $533 
 +100bp $187 
 -25bp $(24)

The simulations of earnings do not incorporate any management actions. Therefore, they do not reflect likely actual results, but serve as conservative estimates of interest rate risk.

Since the primary tool used by management to measure and manage interest rate exposure is a simulation model, use of the model to perform simulations reflecting changes in interest rates over a twelve month horizon enables management to develop and initiate strategies for managing exposure to interest rate risks.  Management believes that both individually and in the aggregate its modeling assumptions are reasonable, but the complexity of the simulation modeling process results in a sophisticated estimate, not an absolutely precise calculation of exposure.

Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis.  Interest rate sensitivity is a function of the repricing characteristics of the portfolio of assets and liabilities.  These repricing characteristics are the time frames within which the interest-bearing assets and liabilities are subject to change in interest rates either at replacement, repricing or maturity.  Interest rate sensitivity management focuses on the maturity of assets and liabilities and their repricing during periods of change in market interest rates.  Interest rate sensitivity is measured as the difference between the volumes of assets and liabilities in the current portfolio that are subject to repricing at various time horizons.  The differences are known as interest sensitivity gaps.

A positive cumulative gap may be equated to an asset sensitive position.  An asset sensitive position in a rising interest rate environment will cause a bank’s interest rate margin to expand.  This results as floating or variable rate loans reprice more rapidly than fixed rate certificates of deposit that reprice as they mature over time.  Conversely, a declining interest rate environment will cause the opposite effect.  A negative cumulative gap may be equated to a liability sensitive position.  A liability sensitive position in a rising interest rate environment will cause a bank=s interest rate margin to contract, while a declining i nterest rate environment will have the opposite effect.
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The following table sets forth the dollar amounts of maturing and/or repricing assets and liabilities for various periods. This does not include the impact of prepayments or other forms of convexity caused by changing interest rates.  Historically, this has been immaterial and estimates for them are not included.

We have more liabilities than assets repricing during the next year. Usually because our asset rates change more than deposit rates, our interest income will change more than the cost of funds when rates change.  However, because the Company’s asset rates change more than deposit rates, the Company’s interest income will change more than the cost of funds when rates change. Its net interest margin should therefore increase somewhat when rates increase and shrink somewhat when rates fall. The table below indicates that we are liability sensitive for the first six months. During the seven to twelve month period, we show more assets than liabilities repriceable in the seven to twelve month category.  Still at the end of the twel ve month cycle, the rate sensitive gap shows $100.2 million more in liabilities than assets repricing.

We control long term interest rate risk by keeping long term fixed rate assets (longer than 5 years) less than long term fixed rate funding, primarily demand deposit accounts and capital. The following table sets forth cumulative maturity distributions as of September 30, 2009 for our interest-bearing assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and our interest rate sensitivity gap as a percentage of total interest-earning assets.  Of the $175.6 million in fixed rate assets over 12 months, shown in the table below, $15.3 million are long term assets over five years.  This $15.3 million compares favorably to the $89.0 million in demand and core deposits and equity.

 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
   (dollars in thousands)
 
Immediate
 Reprice
  
Up to 3
 Months
  
4 to 6
 Months
  
7 to 12
 Months
  
Over 12
 Months
  Total 
FFS + overnight IBB $21,762              $21,762 
Securities + Other IBB  0  $985  $421  $843  $21,709   23,958 
Loans  41,924   10,723   17,330   32,183   155,953   258,113 
Total RSA $63,686  $11,708  $17,751  $33,026  $177,662  $303,833 
                         
                         
MMDA/NOW/SAV $122,674                  $122,674 
CD’s <$100k  0  $10,298  $10,465  $10,465  $5,138   36,366 
CD’s >$100k  0   23,944   34,856   8,714   11,564   79,078 
Borrowings  0   0   0   5,000   15,000   20,000 
Total RSL $122,674  $34,242  $45,321  $24,179  $31,702  $257,118 
                         
                         
GAP $(58,988) $(22,534) $(27,570) $8,847  $145,960  $46,134 
Cumulative $(58,988) $(81,522) $(109,092) $(100,245) $45,715     
% Assets  -17.6%  -24.3%  -32.6%  -29.9%  13.6%    


Market risk in securities.Market risk in securities shows the amount of gain or loss (before tax) in the securities portfolio.  Portfolio volume, sector distribution, duration, and quality all affect market valuation.  The adjusted equity ratio is tier 1 capital adjusted for the market gain or loss less and any applicable tax effect divided by average total assets for leverage capital purposes for the most recent quarter.  The rati o is designed to show tier 1 capital if the securities portfolio had to be liquidated and all gains and losses recognized.  If the ratio remains strong after a +2% or +3% rate shock, market risk is reasonable in relation to the level of capital.  A bank has flexibility and strength when the securities portfolio can be liquidated for liquidity purposes without affecting capital adequacy.

The Bank has only moderate market risk in investments because the average maturity in the portfolio is not very long, except for municipals, which are held to maturity (see page 22 for discussion of investments).  The portfolio should decline in value $478,000 for a 1% increase in rates.  The current gain in the portfolio is $488,000 which means for each 1% interest rate shock the gain would be $10,000. The gain in value if rates fall would be somewhat less, because there are some callable bonds.  Marking-to-market available for sale securities when rates change would add only modest volatility to a strong level of equity. This market risk acts to offset the interest rate risk (i.e. if rates decline and NIM is squeezed, there would be a concurrent gain in the value of securities).
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SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP
AVERAGE BALANCES/YIELDS AND RATES PAID
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 (As Restated) and 2008

  2009  2008 
ASSETS 
Average
 Balance 
(As Restated)
  
Income/
 Expense 
(As Restated)
  
Yield/
 Rate 
  
Average
 Balance
  
Income/
 Expense
  
Yield/
 Rate
 
Interest-earning assets:                  
Loans(2):                  
Commercial $198,569,474  $3,071,735   6.14% $175,215,278  $3,134,791   7.10%
Consumer  36,505,309   580,864   6.31%  32,782,080   578,947   7.01%
Real estate construction  24,787,167   310,094   4.96%  29,788,071   569,324   7.58%
Real estate mortgage  23,670,818   421,179   7.06%  19,796,888   348,622   6.99%
Tax exempt loans (1)  2,055,303   42,714   8.25%  2,168,815   45,018   8.24%
Leases  0   0   0.00%  18,459   539   11.58%
Unearned loan fees  (253,498)          (276,328)        
Total loans  285,334,573   4,426,586   6.15%  259,493,263   4,677,241   7.15%
Investment securities                        
Available for sale:                        
Taxable  8,672,875   46,019   2.11%  2,040,040   14,553   2.83%
Hold to maturity:                        
Tax exempt (1)  13,461,701   199,884   5.89%  13,651,033   196,700   5.72%
Total investment securities  22,134,578   245,903   4.41%  15,691,073   211,253   5.34%
CA Warrants  91,706   837   3.62%  0   0   0.00%
Federal funds sold  0   0   0.00%  23,555   76   1.28%
FHLB stock  1,645,000   0   0.00%  1,477,089   24,298   6.53%
Total due from banks/interest-bearing  31,791,398   17,346   0.22%  3,055,401   5,953   .77%
Total interest-earning assets  340,997,253  $4,690,672   5.46%  279,740,381  $4,918,821   6.98%
Noninterest-bearing assets:                        
Reserve for loan losses  (8,615,790)          (4,087,362)        
Cash and due from banks  5,090,475           5,510,959         
Premises and equipment  646,315           792,107         
Other real estate owned  297,832           320,416         
Other assets  20,113,662           17,010,745         
Total assets $358,529,747          $299,287,246         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                        
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Interest- bearing deposits                        
Interest-bearing transaction $33,855,559  $13,631   0.16% $29,773,852  $12,457   0.17%
Savings deposits  93,034,074   199,734   0.85%  79,737,471   348,426   1.73%
Time deposits over $100,000  70,166,186   395,921   2.24%  51,496,000   442,232   3.41%
Other time deposits  39,354,763   183,456   1.85%  31,748,081   252,826   3.16%
Total interest-bearing deposits  236,410,582   792,742   1.33%  192,755,404   1,055,941   2.17%
Federal funds purchased              539,674   2,578   1.90%
Other borrowings  29,428,315   187,324   2.53%  17,524,412   177,344   4.01%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  265,838,897  $980,066   1.46%  210,819,490  $1,235,863   2.33%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits  50,148,413           51,086,420         
Other liabilities  7,588,031           6,960,284         
Shareholders' equity  34,954,405           30,421,052         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $358,529,746          $299,287,246         
Interest rate spread          3.99%          4.65%
Interest income     $4,690,672   5.46%     $4,918,821   6.98%
Interest expense      980,066   1.14%      1,235,863   1.75%
Net interest income/margin     $3,710,606   4.32%     $3,682,958   5.23%

(1)Fully tax equivalent adjustments are based on a federal income tax rate of 34% in 2009 and 2008.
(2)Non accrual loans have been included in loans for the purposes of the above presentation.  Loan fees of approximately $58,683 and $73,855 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, were amortized to the appropriate interest income categories.
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For the Three Month Periods
Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

Overview

Net Loss for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $18.9 million. This represents a decline of $19.8 million from earnings of $916,075 during the same period ended September 30, 2008.   The decline in earnings is a result of a $24.2 million increase in the provision for loan losses.  The reason for the increase in loan losses is further described on page 31 under “Provision for Loan Losses.

Net income (loss) available to common shareholders declined from net income of $916,075 during the three months ended September 30, 2008 to a net loss of $19.0 million during the same period 2009. Included in the current year loss was $136,935, which represents dividends accrued and discount amortized on preferred stock.  On a per share basis, net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2009 equaled ($8.27) per diluted share compared with net income of $0.40 per diluted share during the same period in 2008. See page 5 for the comparative detail.  

Return (loss) on average total assets on an annualized basis for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was (21.23%)and 1.22%, respectively.  Return (loss) on average shareholders' equity on an annualized basis for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was (217.76%) and 12.05%, respectively.  The decrease in the return on equity is a result of the decline in earnings and the increase in average equity when comparing the third quarter of 2009 to 2008.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Interest Income

Net interest income, adjusted to a fully taxable equivalent basis, increased by $28,000 to $3.71 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, from $3.7 million during the comparable period of 2008.  Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis, as shown on the table “Average Balances/Yields and Rates Paid” on page 30, is higher than net interest income on the statements of income because it reflects adjustments applicable to tax-exempt income from certain securities and loans ($82,482 in 2009 and $82,184 in 2008, based on a 34% federal income tax rate).

Net interest income (stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis) expressed as a percentage of average earning assets, is referred to as net interest margin.  Our net interest margin for the third quarter of 2009 decreased 91 basis points to 4.32% from 5.23% for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.  The decrease in net interest margin is the result of the yield on earning assets declining faster than the yield on earning liabilities.  For the three months ended September 30, 2009, the yield on average earning assets has decreased 152 basis points, while the yield on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 87 basis points from 2.33% for the three months of 2008 to 1.46% for the three month period ended September 30, 2009. &# 160;  As of September 30, 2009 the federal funds rate was 0.00% - 0.25% and the prime rate was 3.25% compared to the fed funds rate of 2.00% and prime lending rate of 5.00% as of September 30, 2008.


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Interest Income
Interest income, adjusted to a fully taxable equivalent basis, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 decreased by $228,000 to $4.7 million, a 4.69% decrease over the $4.9 million realized during the same period in 2008.  The gain in volume of average balances was responsible for a $473,000 increase in interest income and a $701,000 decrease in income was related to lower interest rates, resulting in a net decline in interest income of $228,000.

Interest Expense

Total interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2009 decreased by $256,000 to $980,000 compared with $1.2 million in the same period of 2008.  The average rate paid on all interest-bearing liabilities for the third quarter of 2009 decreased 87 basis points to 1.46% from 2.33% in the third quarter of 2008. Average interest-earning liabilities for the third quarter of 2009 increased to $265.8 million from $210.8 million in the same period of 2008, a 26.1% gain.

The gain in volume of average balances accounted for a $247,000 increase in interest expense while a decline of $503,000 was related to lower interest rates paid, resulting in a $256,000 decrease in interest expense for the third quarter of 2009.

Individual components of interest income and interest expense are provided in the table “Average Balances/Yields and Rates Paid” on page 30.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses charged to operations was $24.5 million during the third quarter of 2009 compared to the $300,000 provision for the third quarter of 2008.  The provision for loan losses is based on our evaluation of the loan portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses in relation to total loans outstanding.   Like many community banks, the Bank does have a significant concentration in commercial real estate loans.  During 2009, due to severe economic recession, overly inflated real estate values, and the lack of available financing options, local commercial real estate values declined considerably.  This severely impacted the Bank’s commercial real estate portfolio causing addi tional provisions for loan losses. The Bank has been proactive in obtaining current appraisals on loans secured by commercial real estate. Per regulatory and accounting guidelines, the Bank is required to write-down collateral-dependent loans to the fair market value of the collateral and set a reserve for potential selling costs.  As these loans were charged off against the loan loss reserve, the reserve was reduced to a level that did not take into consideration the inherent risk in the remaining portfolio, and thus needed to be replenished.  Additionally, due to increased risk associated with a faltering economy and an increase in the Bank’s loss history, the Bank increased reserves on all non-classified loans.   Although the economy has shown some signs of stabilization, conditions in the commercial real estate market are anticipated to worsen further which will likely result in additional provisions for loan loss in 2009.

Non-interest Income

Non-interest income of $520,000 for the third quarter of 2009 represented a decrease of $9,000, or 1.62%, from the $529,000 for the comparable period in 2008.  Contributing to this variance was a decline in income generated by bank-owned life insurance policies. Income on the policies was $96,000 for the quarter ending September 30, 2009 compared to $107,000 for the same period in 2008.


Non-interest Expense

For the third quarter of 2009, non-interest expense was $2.58 million compared with $2.45 million for the same period in 2008, representing an increase of $127,000, or 5.2%.The largest increase was in the area of other non-interest expense which increased $303,000 (37.6%) from $805,000 as of September 30, 2008 to $1.1 million as of September 30, 2009.  The largest increase in other non-interest expense was in the accrual for FDIC insurance and a special assessment from $42,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 to $180,000 for the same period ended September 30, 2009, an increase of $138,000. Professional fee expense increased $110,000, or 33.8% from $324,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 to $434,000 for the same period in 2009. This is a result of increases in consulting fees and legal fees for loan collections of $42,000 and $35,000, respectively.

Salaries and benefits expense decreased $186,000, or 13.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 from $1.41 million to $1.23 million. At September 30, 2009 and September 2008, total full-time equivalent employees were 54 and 55, respectively.

The expenses for premises and equipment increased 4.2% from $234,000 for the third quarter of 2008 to $244,000 in 2009.  The $10,000 increase in expense in 2009 is a result of increased building lease expense and additional software costs.

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Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes

The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $4.0 million, or 17.4% of pre-tax loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. This compares to income tax expense of $459,843, or 33.4% of pre-tax income for the comparable quarter of 2008.  The percentage for 2009 is less than the statutory rate due to the creation of a partial valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset, after management determined that it is “more likely than not” that we will be able to fully recognize all of our deferred tax assets based on the cumulative pre-tax losses exceeding four years. This increased expense is partially offset by federal tax credits on California Affordable Housing Investments and tax exempt income such as earnings on Bank owned life i nsurance and municipal loan and investment income, which are in addition to the tax benefit generated as a result of the net loss.
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Item 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

Information regarding Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk appears on page 27 through 29 under the caption “Market Risk Management” in Item 2, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in reports filed by the Company under the Exchange Act, such as this Quarterly Report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Disclosure controls and procedures are also designed with the objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, about the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision - -making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the quarter ended September 30, 2009, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting  that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Management Consideration of Restatement

Background

In connection with filing the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009 (“Original Report”), management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2009.  In this original evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
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Commencing after the date of the filing of the Company’s Original Report, bank examiners began their normal and periodic on-site examination of the Bank. At the conclusion of the on-site work by the examiners, the examiners advised the Bank that certain impaired loans that the Bank had restructured should be valued using collateral values which had declined due to market conditions, rather than the discounted cash flow method, which management believes was appropriate at the time, resulting in additional loan charge-offs and provisions for loan losses related to the reclassified loans. These additional specific charge offs changed the Company’s loan loss history statistics, which then required additional general provisions for potential fut ure losses on the entire portfolio. In addition, the examiners advised the Company that certain restructured loans should be placed in non-accrual status and directed that the Company reverse interest income previously recognized on these loans. The bank examiners directed the Bank to amend its call report for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, to reflect these adjustments. After discussing the requested adjustments with its outside independent accountants and the Company’s Audit Committee, management determined that the Company should record additional loss reserves, charge offs, and a reversal of interest income in the quarter ended September 30, 2009, and reflect the additional non-accrual and impaired loans in its financial statements as of September 30, 2009.
Reevaluation


In connection with the revision to the financial statements as described in this Amended Report, management reevaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2009. In connection therewith, management determined there were no material weaknesses in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) as of September 30, 2009 and that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2009.  In making this determination, management determined, among other things, that:

·  The design of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures was effective.  In making this determination management concluded that  (i) the Company had qualified individuals administering, analyzing and managing the Company’s accounting decisions and the information disclosed in reports filed with the SEC, (ii) the Company maintained policies and procedures necessary to allow the Company to make proper accounting determinations, (iii) the Company designed and followed policies and procedures that allowed information and analysis about the Company’s loans to be communicated fully and frequently to management and the loan committee and (iv) the Company maintained effective policies and procedures that allowed management, the Company’s loan committee and an independent third party loan review specialist to r eview, analyze and oversee the Company’s loan portfolio and the accounting decisions relating thereto.
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·  The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures operated properly.  Management concluded that the Company followed all of its policies and procedures as well as the applicable accounting standards and regulatory guidelines in existence at September 30, 2009.

·  The Company did not have a material weakness in its ICFR as of September 30, 2009. The bank regulators made different accounting conclusions regarding the Company’s loans than the Company made in the Original Report, which differing conclusions led to the filing of an amended call report for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 and this Amended Report.  These conclusions are based upon differences in interpretation and judgment of subjective factors, which, given the regulatory environment and deteriorating real estate conditions in general, the Company does not believe constitute a material weakness in ICFR.

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Part II

Item 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time we are involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of our business.  While the outcome of lawsuits and other proceedings against us cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management, individually, or in the aggregate, no such lawsuits are expected to have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

Item 1A.                      RISK FACTORSRisk Factors

The risks identified in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008,2009, have not changed in any material respect, except that additional risk factors are added at the end of the list of risk factors under Item 1A to read in its entirety as follows:

If Economic Conditions Deteriorate, Our Results of Operations and Financial Condition could be Adversely Impacted.

Our financial results may be adversely affected by changes in prevailing economic conditions, including decreases in real estate values, changes in interest rates which may cause a decrease in interest rate spreads, adverse employment conditions, the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government and other significant external events, including credit availability from correspondent banks. Adverse changes in the economy may also have a negative effect of the ability of borrowers to make timely repayments of their loans, which could have an adverse impact on earnings.

Our Securities Portfolio may be Negatively Impacted by Fluctuations in Market Value.
Our Securities Portfolio may be Negatively Impacted by Fluctuations in Market Value.

Our securities portfolio may be impacted by fluctuations in market value, potentially reducing accumulated other comprehensive income and/or earnings. Fluctuations in market value may be caused by decreases in interest rates, lower market prices for securities and lower investor demand. Our securities portfolio is evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment on at least a quarterly basis. If this evaluation shows an impairment to cash flow connected with one or more securities, a potential loss to earnings may occur.

Current levels of market volatility are unprecedented.

The market for certain investment securities has become highly volatile or inactive, and may not stabilize or resume in the near term. This volatility can result in significant fluctuations in the prices of those securities, which may affect the Company’s results of operations.
 
 
Our business has been and may continue to be adversely affected by current conditions in the financial markets and economic conditions generally.

The global and U.S. economies are experiencing significantly reduced business activity and consumer spending as a result of, among other factors, disruptions in the capital and credit markets during the past year. Dramatic declines in the housing market during the past year,years, with falling home prices and increasing foreclosures and unemployment, have resulted in significant write-downs of asset values by financial institutions, including government-sponsored entities and major commercial and investment banks.


 
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A sustained weakness or weakening in business and economic conditions generally or specifically in the principal markets in which we do business could have one or more of the following adverse effects on our business:

           •    a decrease in the demand for loans or other products and services offered by us;

   •    a decrease in the value of our loans or other assets secured by consumer or commercial real estate;

           •    a decrease to deposit balances due to overall reductions in the accounts of customers;

           •    an impairment of certain intangible assets or investment securities;
   •    an increase in the number of borrowers who become delinquent, file for protection under bankruptcy laws or default on their loans or other obligations to us. 
An increase in the number of delinquencies, bankruptcies or defaults could result in a higher level of nonperforming assets, net charge-offs and provision for
credit losses.


Additional requirements under our regulatory framework, especially those imposed under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA"), the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 ("EESA") or other legislation intended to strengthen the U.S. financial system, could adversely affect us.

Recent government efforts to strengthen the U.S. financial system, including the implementation of ARRA, EESA, the FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guaranty Program (“TLGP”) and special assessments imposed by the FDIC, subject participants to additional regulatory fees and requirements, including corporate governance requirements, executive compensation restrictions, restrictions on declaring or paying dividends, restrictions on share repurchases, limits on executive compensation tax deductions and prohibitions against golden parachute payments. These requirements, and any other requirements that may be subsequently imposed, may have a material and adverse affect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

If we are unable to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock within five years, the cost of this capital to us will increase substantially.

If we are unable to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock prior to February 20, 2014, the cost of the Series A Preferred Stock will increase substantially on that date, from 5.0% per annum to 9.0% per annum. Depending on our financial condition at the time, this increase in the annual dividend rate on the Series A Preferred Stock could have a material negative effect on our liquidity.



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Certain restrictions will affect our ability to declare or pay dividends and repurchase our shares as a result of our decision to participate in the Treasury’s Capital Purchase program (the “CPP”).

As a result of our participation in the CPP, our ability to declare or pay dividends on any of our common stock has been limited. Specifically, we are not able to declare dividend payments on our common, junior preferred or pari passu preferred stock if we are in arrears on the dividends on our Preferred Stock.


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Further, we are not permitted to increase dividends on our common stock without the Treasury’s approval until the third anniversary of the investment unless the Preferred Stock has been redeemed or transferred. In addition, our ability to repurchase our shares has been restricted. The Treasury’s consent generally will be required for us to make any stock repurchases until the tenth anniversary of the investment by the Treasury unless the Preferred Stock has been redeemed or transferred.

Item 2.                      UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None

Item 3.                      DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

Item 4.                      SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURTIYSECURITY HOLDERS

None

Item 5.                      OTHER INFORMATION

None

Item 6.                     EXHIBITS

Exhibits

 31.1
 31.2
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SIGNATURES

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


   SONOMA VALLEY BANCORP 
   (Registrant) 
     
     
Date:      March 30,May 14, 2010 /s/Sean C. Cutting 
   Sean C. Cutting 
   President and Chief Executive Officer 
   (Principal Executive Officer) 
     
     
Date:      March 30,May 14, 2010 /s/Mary Dieter Smith 
   Mary Dieter Smith 
   Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 
   (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) 
 
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