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ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION

401 N. Main St.

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

To Be Held May 3, 20111, 2012

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Isabella Bank Corporation will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 20111, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern StandardDaylight Time, at the Comfort Inn, 2424 S. Mission Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The meeting is for the purpose of considering and acting upon the following items of business:

1. The election of fivethree directors.

2. To hold an advisory, non-binding vote on executive compensation of named executive officers.

3. To hold an advisory, non-binding vote on how frequently advisory votes on the executive compensation of named executive officers should be held.
4. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting, or any adjournment or adjournments thereof.

The Board of Directors has fixed April 1, 2011March 28, 2012 as the record date for determination of shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the meeting or any adjournments thereof.

Your vote is important. Even if you plan to attend the meeting, please date and sign the enclosed proxy form, indicate your choice with respect to the matters to be voted upon, and return it promptly in the enclosed envelope. Note that if stock is held in more than one name, all parties should sign the proxy form.

By order of the Board of Directors

-s- DEBRA CAMPBELL

LOGO

Debra Campbell, Secretary

Dated: April 8, 2011

March 28, 2012


ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION

401 N. Main St

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858

PROXY STATEMENT

General Information

This Proxy Statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors of Isabella Bank Corporation (the Corporation), a Michigan financial holding company, to be voted at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Corporation to be held on Tuesday, May 3, 20111, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 2424 S. Mission Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, or at any adjournment or adjournments thereof, for the purposes set forth in the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and in this Proxy Statement.

This Proxy Statement has been mailed on April 8, 20115, 2012 to all holders of record of common stock as of the record date. If a shareholder’s shares are held in the name of a broker, bank or other nominee, then that party should give the shareholder instructions for voting the shareholder’s shares.

Voting at the Meeting

The Board of Directors of the Corporation has fixed the close of business on April 1, 2011March 28, 2012 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting of Shareholders and any adjournment thereof. The Corporation has only one class of common stock and no preferred stock. As of April 1, 2011,March 28, 2012, there were 7,546,8667,614,742 shares of common stock of the Corporation outstanding. Each outstanding share entitles the holder thereof to one vote on each separate matter presented for vote at the meeting. Shareholders may vote on matters that are properly presented at the meeting by either attending the meeting and casting a vote or by signing and returning the enclosed proxy. If the enclosed proxy is executed and returned, it may be revoked at any time before it is exercised at the meeting. All shareholders are encouraged to date and sign the enclosed proxy, indicate their choice with respect to the matters to be voted upon, and return it to the Corporation.

The Corporation will hold the Annual Meeting of Shareholders if holders of a majority of the Corporation’s shares of common stock entitled to vote are represented in person or by proxy at the meeting. If a shareholder signs and returns the proxy, those shares will be counted to determine whether the Corporation has a quorum, even if the shareholder abstains or fails to vote on any of the proposals listed on the proxy.

A shareholder’s broker may not vote on the election of directors the advisory vote to approve the named executive officers’ compensation or the advisory vote on the frequency of the vote on named executive officers’ compensation if the shareholder does not furnish instructions for such proposals. A shareholder should use the voting instruction card provided by the institution that holds his or her shares to instruct the broker to vote the shares or else the shareholder’s shares will be considered “broker non-votes.”

Broker non-votes are shares held by brokers or nominees as to which voting instructions have not been received from the beneficial owners or the persons entitled to vote those shares and the broker or nominee does not have discretionary voting power under rules applicable to broker-dealers. Under these rules, proposalsproposal one two and three areis not itemsan item on which brokerage firms may vote in their discretion on behalf of their clients if such clients have not furnished voting instructions.

At this year’s annual meeting, shareholders will elect fivethree directors to serve for a term of three years. In voting on the election of directors, a shareholder may vote in favor of the nominees, vote against or withhold votes as to all nominees, or vote against or withhold votes as to specific nominees. Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast at the annual meeting. This means that the nominees receiving the greatest number of votes will be elected. Shares not voted, including broker non-votes, have no effect on the election of directors.

In voting on the advisory, nonbinding proposal to approve the executive compensation described in this proxy statement, a shareholder may vote in favor

Proposal 1-Election of the advisory proposal, vote against the advisory proposal or abstain from voting. A majority of the shares represented at the annual meeting and entitled to vote on this advisory proposal must be voted in favor of the proposal for it to pass. While this vote is required by law, it will neither be

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binding on the Board of Directors, nor will it create or imply any change in the fiduciary duties of, or impose any additional fiduciary duty on the Board of Directors. In counting votes on the advisory, nonbinding proposal to approve executive compensation matters, abstentions will have the same effect as a vote against the proposal and broker non-votes will have no effect on the outcome of the vote.
In voting on the advisory, nonbinding proposal on how frequently a shareholder vote on executive compensation matters should be held, a shareholder may vote in favor of holding such a vote once every year, once every two years or once every three years, or may abstain from voting. Generally, approval of any proposal presented to the Corporation’s shareholders requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented at the meeting and entitled to vote on the proposal. However, because this vote is advisory and nonbinding, if none of the vote frequency options receives the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented at the meeting and entitled to vote on the proposal, the vote frequency option receiving the greatest number of votes will be considered the frequency option recommended by the Corporation’s shareholders. Even though this vote will not be binding on the Board of Directors, and it will not create or imply any change in the fiduciary duties of, or impose any additional fiduciary duty on, the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors will take into account the outcome of this vote in making a determination on the frequency that advisory votes on the Corporation’s executive compensation will be included in the Corporation’s proxy statements. In counting votes on the advisory, nonbinding proposal on how frequently the shareholder vote on the Corporation’s executive compensation should be held, abstentions and broker non-votes will have no effect on the outcome of the vote.
Proposal 1-Election of Directors
The Board of Directors currently consists of thirteen (13)12 members and is divided into three classes, with the directors in each class being elected for a term of three years. On December 31, 2010, in accordance with the Corporation’s bylaws, William J. Strickler and Theodore W. Kortes retiredApril 27, 2011, Dianne C. Morey resigned as membersa member of the Corporation’s Board of Directors and the number of directors was reduced to thirteen (13).12. At the 20112012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders fivethree directors, Dennis P. Angner, JeffreyRichard J. Barnes, G. Charles Hubscher, David J. Maness,Barz, Sandra L. Caul, and W. Joseph Manifold,Michael McGuire, whose terms expire at the annual meeting, have been nominated for election through 20142015 for the reasons described below.


Except as otherwise specified in the proxy, proxies will be voted for election of the fivethree nominees. If a nominee becomes unable or unwilling to serve, proxies will be voted for such other person, if any, as shall be designated by the Board of Directors. However, the Corporation’s management now knows of no reason to anticipate that this will occur. The fivethree nominees for election as directors who receive the greatest number of votes cast will be elected directors. Each of the nominees has agreed to serve as a director if elected.

Nominees for election and current directors are listed below. Also shown for each nominee and each current director is his or her principal occupation for the last five or more years, age and length of service as a director of the Corporation.

The Board of Directors unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR the election of each of the fivethree director nominees nominated by the Board of Directors.

Director’s Qualifications

The members of the Corporation’s Board of Directors (the Board) are all well qualified to serve on the Board and represent our shareholders’ best interest. As described below, under the caption “Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee”, the Board and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (the “Nominating Committee”) select nominees to the Board to establish a Board that is comprised of members who:

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Have extensive business leadership

• Bring a diverse perspective and experience
• Are independent and collegial
• Have high ethical standards and have demonstrated sound business judgment
• Are willing and able to commit the significant time and effort to effectively fulfill their responsibilities
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Bring a diverse perspective and experience

Are independent and collegial

Have high ethical standards and have demonstrated sound business judgment

Are willing and able to commit the significant time and effort to effectively fulfill their responsibilities

Are active in and knowledgeable of their respective communities

Each director nominee along with the other directors brings these qualifications to the Board. They provide a diverse complement of specific business skills, experience, and knowledge including extensive financial and accounting experience, knowledge of banking, small business operating experience, and specific knowledge of customer market segments, including agriculture, oil and gas, health care, food and beverage, manufacturing, and retail.

The following describes the key qualifications each director brings to the Board, in addition to the general qualifications described above and the information included in the biographical summaries provided below.

Director

Professional
Standing
in Chosen
Field
  Expertise
in  financial
or related
field
  Audit
Committee
Financial
Expert
  Civic and
community
involvement
  Leadership
and team
building
skills
  Diversity
by race,
gender, or
cultural
  Geo-
graphical
diversity
  Finance  Tech-
nology
  Market-
ing
  Govern-
ance
  Entre-
preneurial
skills
  Human
Resources
  Bank
business
segment
represent-
ation
 
Bank
Professionals
Expertise
Audit
Leadership
Diversity
Business
Standing
in Financial
Committee
Civic and
and Team
by Race,
Geo-
Entre-
Segment
in Chosen
or Related
Financial
Community
Building
Gender, or
graphical
Tech-
Market-
Govern-
preneurial
Human
Represent-
DirectorFieldFieldExpertInvolvementSkillsCulturalDiversityFinancenologyinganceSkillsResourcesation

David J. Maness

  X      X    X       X      X     X  

Dennis P. Angner

  X    X     X    X      X    X     X     

Jeffrey J. Barnes

  X      X    X     X        X     X  

Richard J. Barz

  X    X     X    X      X     X      X   

Sandra L. Caul

  X      X    X    X          X    X  

James C. Fabiano

  X      X    X     X     X  X    X    X  

G. Charles Hubscher

  X    X     X    X          X     X  

Thomas L. Kleinhardt

  X      X    X     X      X     X     X  

Joseph LaFramboise

  X      X    X     X      X      

W. Joseph Manifold

  X    X    X    X    X      X    X       

W. Michael McGuire

  X    X    X    X    X   XXXX
Dianne C. MoreyX  X    X    X   X

Dale D. Weburg

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The following table identifies the individual members of our Board serving on each of these standing committees:

      NominatingCompensation
      and Corporate  and Human

Director

Audit  GovernanceResource

David J. Maness

XoXoXc,o

Dennis P. Angner

Jeffrey J. Barnes

XX

Richard J. Barz

Sandra L. Caul

X

James C. Fabiano

X

G. Charles Hubscher

XX

Thomas L. Kleinhardt

X

Joseph LaFramboise

   X    X    X  
Dale D. Weburg

W. Joseph Manifold

   XXXXXX
The following table identifies the individual members of our Board serving on each of these standing committees:
Nominating
Compensation
and Corporate
and Human
Director
AuditGovernanceResource
David J. ManessXoXoXco
Dennis P. Angner
Jeffrey J. BarnesXX
Richard J. Barz
Sandra L. Caul   X    X  
James C. Fabiano

W. Michael McGuire

   X    X
G. Charles HubscherXc   X  
Thomas L. Kleinhardt

Dale D. Weburg

     X  
Joseph LaFramboise

C — Chairperson

  X  

O — Ex-Officio

   X
W. Joseph Manifold XcXX
W. Michael McGuireXXX
Dianne C. MoreyX
Dale D. WeburgXcX
C — Chairperson
O — Ex-Officio

Director Nominees for Terms Ending in 2015

Richard J. Barz (age 63) has been a director of Isabella Bank (the Bank) since 2000 and of the Corporation since 2002. Mr. Barz has been employed by the Corporation since 1972 and has been Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation since January 1, 2010 and President and CEO of the Bank since December 2001. Mr. Barz has been very active in community organizations and events. He is the past chairman of the Central Michigan Community Hospital Board of Directors, is the current chairman of the Middle Michigan Development Corporation Board of Directors, and serves on several boards and committees for Central Michigan University and various volunteer organizations throughout mid-Michigan.

Sandra L. Caul (age 68) has been a director of the Bank since 1994 and of the Corporation since 2005. Ms. Caul is Vice Chairperson of the Central Michigan Community Hospital Board of Directors, Chairperson of the Mid Michigan Community College Advisory Board, a board member for Central Michigan Community Mental Health Facilities, a member of the Central Michigan Health Advisory Board for Central Michigan University and Chairperson for the Central Michigan University College of Medicine regional division fund raising effort. She also sits on the board of the Central Michigan American Red Cross. Ms. Caul retired in January 2005 as a state representative of the Michigan State House of Representatives. Ms. Caul is a registered nurse.

W. Michael McGuire (age 62) has been a director of the Corporation since 2007 and of the Bank since January 1, 2010. He is a director of the Farwell Division of the Bank. Mr. McGuire is currently an attorney and the Director of the Office of the Corporate Secretary and Assistant Secretary of The Dow Chemical Company, a manufacturer of chemicals, plastics and agricultural products, headquartered in Midland, Michigan.

Current Directors with Terms Ending in 2014

Dennis P. Angner (age 55)56) has been a director of the Corporation and Isabellathe Bank (the Bank) since 2000. Mr. Angner has been principally employed by the Corporation since 1984 and has served as President of the Corporation since December 30, 2001 and CFO since January 1, 2010. Mr. Angner served as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation from December 30, 2001 through December 31, 2009. He is the past Chair of the Michigan Bankers Association and is currently serving as vice chairman of its taxation committee, is a member of


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the American Bankers Association Government Relations Council, and has served on the Central Michigan American Red Cross board for over 20 years.

Dr. Jeffrey J. Barnes(age 48) (age 49) has been a director of the Bank since September 2007 and was appointed to the Corporation’s Board of Directors effective January 1, 2010. Dr. Barnes is a physician and co-owner of Central Eye Consultants. He is a former member of the Central Michigan Community Hospital Board of Directors.

G. Charles Hubscher(age 57) (age 58) has been a director of the Bank since May 2004 and was appointed to the Corporation’s Board of Directors effective January 1, 2010. Mr. Hubscher is the President of Hubscher and Son, Inc., a sand and gravel producer. He is a director of the National Stone and Gravel Association, the Michigan Aggregates Association, serves on the Board of Trustees for the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation, and is a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for Deerfield Township.

David J. Maness(age 57) (age 58) has been a director of the Bank since 2003 and of the Corporation since 2004. Mr. Maness was elected chairman of the board for the Corporation and the Bank in 2010. He is President of Maness Petroleum, a geological and geophysical consulting services company. Mr. Maness is currently serving as a director for the Michigan Oil & Gas Association, and he previously served on the Mt. Pleasant Public Schools Board of Education.

W. Joseph Manifold(age 59) (age 60) has been a director of the Corporation since 2003 and of the Bank since January 1, 2010. Mr. Manifold is a Certified Public Accountant andthe CFO of Federal Broach Holdings LLC, a holding company which operates several manufacturing companies. Previously, he was a senior manager with Ernst & Young Certified Public Accounting firm working principally on external bank audits and was CFO of the Delfield Company. Prior to joining the Board, Mr. Manifold also served on the Isabella Community Credit Union Board and was Chairman of the Mt. Pleasant Public Schools Board of Education.

Current Directors with Terms Ending in 2012
Richard J. Barz(age 62) has been a director of the Bank since 2000 and of the Corporation since 2002. Mr. Barz has been employed by the Corporation since 1972 and has been Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation since January 1, 2010 and President and CEO of the Bank since December 2001. Prior to his appointment as President and CEO, he served as Executive Vice President of the Bank. Mr. Barz has been very active in community organizations and events. He is the past chairman of the Central Michigan Community Hospital Board of Directors, is the current chairman of the Middle Michigan Development Corporation Board of Directors, and serves on several boards and committees for Central Michigan University and various volunteer organizations throughout mid-Michigan.
Sandra L. Caul(age 67) has been a director of the Bank since 1994 and of the Corporation since 2005. Ms. Caul is Vice Chairperson of the Central Michigan Community Hospital Board of Directors, Chairperson of the Mid Michigan Community College Advisory Board and board member for Central Michigan Community Mental Health Facilities. She also sits on the board of the Central Michigan American Red Cross. Ms. Caul retired in January 2005 as a state representative of the Michigan State House of Representatives. Ms. Caul is a registered nurse.
W. Michael McGuire(age 61) has been a director of the Corporation since 2007 and of the Bank since January 1, 2010. He is a director of the Farwell Division of the Bank. Mr. McGuire is currently an attorney and the Director of the Office of the Corporate Secretary and Assistant Secretary of The Dow Chemical Company, a manufacturer of chemicals, plastics and agricultural products, headquartered in Midland, Michigan.
Dianne C. Morey(age 64) has been a director of the Bank since December 2000 and was appointed to the Corporation’s Board of Directors effective January 1, 2010. Mrs. Morey is an owner of Bandit Industries, Inc., a forestry equipment manufacturer. She serves as a Trustee for the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation.

Current Directors with Terms Ending in 2013

James C. Fabiano(age 67) (age 68) has been a director of the Bank since 1979 and of the Corporation since 1988. He served as the Corporations’Corporation’s chair from 2004 to 2010. Mr. Fabiano is Chairman and CEO of Fabiano Brothers, Inc., a wholesale beverage distributor operating in several counties throughout Michigan. Mr. Fabiano is a past recipient of


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the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award. He is also a past Chairman of the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees.

Thomas L. Kleinhardt(age 56) (age 57) has been a director of the Bank since October 1998 and was appointed to the Corporation’s Board of Directors effective January 1, 2010. Mr. Kleinhardt is President of McGuire Chevrolet, is active in the Clare Kiwanis Club, and coaches the girls Junior Varsity Basketball team at ClareFarwell High School.

Joseph LaFramboise(age 61) (age 62) has been a director of the Bank since September 2007, and was appointed to the Corporation’s Board of Directors effective January 1, 2010. He is a retired Sales and Marketing Executive of Ford Motor Company. Mr. LaFramboise is Ambassador of Eagle Village in Evart, Michigan.

Dale D. Weburg(age 67) (age 68) has served as a director of the Breckenridge Division of the Bank since 1987 and of the Bank and Corporation since 2000. Mr. Weburg is President of Weburg Farms, a cash crop farm operation. Mr. Weburg also serves as a trustee of the Board of Directors of Gratiot Health System.

Each of the directors has been engaged in their stated professions for more than five years.

Other Named Executive Officers

Timothy M. Miller(age 60), President of the Breckenridge Division of the Bank and a member of its Board of Directors, has been an employee of the Corporation since 1985. Steven D. Pung (age 61)62), Chief Operations OfficerExecutive Vice President of the Bank and a member of the Board of Directors of Financial Group Information Services (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation) has been employed by the Corporation since 1978. Timothy M. Miller (age 60), President of the Breckenridge Division of the Bank and a member of its Board of Directors, has been an employee of the Corporation since 1985. David J. Reetz (age 50)51), Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of the Bank, has been employed by the Corporation since 1987.

All officers of the Corporation serve at the pleasure of the Corporation’s Board of Directors.

Proposal 2-Advisory Vote On Executive Compensation
The compensation of the Corporation’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and three other most highly compensated executive officers (named executive officers) is described below under the headings “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “Executive Officers”. Shareholders are urged to read these sections of this proxy statement, which discusses the Corporation’s compensation policies and procedures with respect to its named executive officers.
In accordance with recently adopted changes to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act), shareholders will be asked at the annual meeting to provide their support with respect to the compensation of the Corporation’s named executive officers by voting on the following advisory, non-binding resolution:
RESOLVED, that the shareholders of Isabella Bank Corporation approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Corporation’s named executive officers, as disclosed pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, “SEC” including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables and narrative discussion, for purposes of Section 14A (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
This advisory vote, commonly referred to as asay-on-pay advisory vote, is non-binding on the Board of Directors. Although non-binding, the Board of Directors and the Compensation and Human Resource Committee value constructive dialogue on executive compensation and other important governance topics with the Corporation’s shareholders and encourage all shareholders to vote their shares on this matter. The Board of Directors and the Compensation and Human Resource Committee will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation programs. The Board believes shareholders should consider the following in determining whether to approve this proposal:
• The Corporation is not required to provide any severance or termination pay or benefits to any named executive officer;


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• Each member of the Compensation and Human Resource Committee is independent under the applicable standards of the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules;
• The Compensation and Human Resource Committee continually monitors the Corporation’s performance and adjusts compensation practices accordingly; and
• The Compensation and Human Resource Committee with the assistance of an independent compensation consulting firm regularly assesses the Corporation’s individual and total compensation programs against peer companies, the general marketplace and other industry data points.
Unless otherwise instructed, validly executed proxies will be voted “FOR” this resolution.
The Board of Directors unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR the nonbinding advisory resolution approving the executive compensation of the Corporation’s named executive officers.
Proposal 3-Frequency of Advisory Votes On Executive Compensation
In accordance with recently adopted changes to Section 14A of the Exchange Act, the Corporation is providing a shareholder advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers (thesay-on-pay advisory vote in Proposal 2 above) this year and will do so at least once every three years thereafter. Pursuant to recently adopted changes to Section 14A of the Exchange Act, at the 2011Annual Meeting, the Corporation is also asking shareholders to vote on whether futuresay-on-pay advisory votes on executive compensation should occur every year, every two years or every three years.
After careful consideration, the Board of Directors recommends that future shareholdersay-on-pay advisory votes on executive compensation be conducted every three years. Although the Board of Directors recommends asay-on-pay vote every three years, shareholders will be able to specify one of four choices for this proposal on the proxy card: one year, two years, three years or abstain. Shareholders are not voting to approve or disapprove the Board of Directors’ recommendation.
Although this advisory vote regarding the frequency ofsay-on-pay votes is non-binding on the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors and the Compensation and Human Resource Committee will review the voting results and take them into consideration when deciding how often to conduct futuresay-on-pay shareholder advisory votes.
Unless otherwise instructed, validly executed proxies will be voted “FOR” the Three Year frequency option.
The Board of Directors unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR the Three Year frequency option.
Corporate Governance

Director Independence

The Corporation has adopted the director independence standards as defined under Rule 5605(a)(2) of the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules. The Board has determined that Jeffrey J. Barnes, Sandra L. Caul, James C. Fabiano, Dale D. Weburg,G. Charles Hubscher, Thomas L. Kleinhardt, Joseph LaFramboise, David J. Maness, W. Joseph

Manifold, Sandra L. Caul, W. Michael McGuire, Thomas L. Kleinhardt, Joseph LaFramboise, Jeffrey J. Barnes, Dianne C. Morey, and G. Charles HubscherDale D. Weburg are independent directors. Dennisdirectors. Richard J. Barz is not independent as he is employed as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation.Dennis P. Angner is not independent as he is employed as President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. Richard J. Barz is not independent as he is employed as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation.

Board Leadership Structure and Risk Oversight

The Corporation’s Governance policy provides that only directors who are deemed to be independent as set forth by NASDAQ and SEC rules are eligible to hold the office of Chairman of the Board. Additionally, the chairpersons of Board established committees must also be independent directors. It is the Board’s belief that


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having a separate Chairman and Chief Executive Officer best serves the interest of the shareholders. The Board of Directors elects its chairperson at the first Board meeting following the annual meeting. Independent members of the Board of Directors meet without insider directors at least twice per year.

Management is responsible for the Corporation’s day to day risk management and the Board’s role is to engage in informed oversight. The Board utilizes committees to oversee risks associated with compensation, financial, and governance. Financial Group Information Services, the Corporation’s information processing subsidiary, is responsible for overseeing risks associated with information technology. The Isabella Bank Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing credit, investment, interest rate, and trust risks. The chairpersons of the respective boards or committees report on their activities on a regular basis.

The Audit Committee is responsible for the integrity of the consolidated financial statements of the Corporation; the independent auditors’ qualifications and independence; the performance of the Corporation’s, and its subsidiaries’, internal audit function and independent auditors; the Corporation’s system of internal controls; the Corporation’s financial reporting and system of disclosure controls; and the compliance by the Corporation with legal and regulatory requirements and with the Corporation’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

Committees of the Board of Directors and Meeting Attendance

The Board met 1412 times during 2010.2011. All incumbent directors attended 75% or more of the meetings held in 2010.2011. The Board has an Audit Committee, a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and a Compensation and Human Resource Committee.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is composed of independent directors who meet the requirements for independence as defined in Rule 5605(a)(2) of the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules. Information regarding the functions performed by the Committee, its membership, and the number of meetings held during the year, is set forth in the “Report of the Audit Committee” included elsewhere in this annual proxy statement. The Audit Committee is governed by a written charter approved by the Board. The Audit Committee Charter is available on the Bank’s websitewww.isabellabank.com under the Investor Relations tab.

In accordance with the provisions of the Sarbanes — Oxley Act of 2002, directors Manifold and McGuire meet the requirements of Audit Committee Financial Expert and have been so designated by the Board. The Committee also consists of directors Barnes, Hubscher, LaFramboise, and Maness.

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

The Corporation has a standing Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee consisting of independent directors who meet the requirements for independence as defined in Rule 5605(a)(2) of NASDAQ Marketplace Rules. The Committee consists of directors Caul, Fabiano,LaFramboise, Maness, Manifold, McGuire, and Weburg.McGuire. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee held one meetingtwo meetings in 2010,2011, with all directors attended the meeting.meetings. The Board has approved a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter which is available on the Bank’s websitewww.isabellabank.com under the Investor Relations tab.

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for evaluating and recommending individuals for nomination to the Board for approval. The Committee in evaluating nominees, including incumbent directors and any nominees put forth by shareholders, considers business experience, skills, character, judgment, leadership experience, and their knowledge of the geographical markets, business segments or other criteria the Committee deems relevant and appropriate based on the current composition of the Board. The Committee considers diversity in identifying members with respect to geographical markets served by the Corporation and the business experience of the nominee.

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will consider, as potential nominees persons recommended by shareholders. Recommendations should be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation, 401 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858 and include the shareholder’s name, address and number of shares of the Corporation owned by the shareholder. The recommendation should also include the name, age, address and


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qualifications of the recommended candidate for nomination. Recommendations for the 20122013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders should be delivered no later than December 9, 2011.6, 2012. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee does not evaluate potential nominees for director differently based on whether they are recommended to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, by a shareholder or otherwise.

Compensation and Human Resource Committee

The Compensation and Human Resource Committee of the Corporation is responsible for reviewing and recommending to the Corporation’s Board the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers of the Corporation, benefit plans and the overall percentage increase in salaries. The committee consists of independent directors, who meet the requirements for independence as defined in Rule 5605(a) (2) of the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules. The Committee consists of directors Maness, Barnes, Caul, Fabiano, Hubscher, Kleinhardt, LaFramboise, Manifold, McGuire, Morey, and Weburg. The Committee held one meetingtwo meetings during 20102011 with all directors attendingin attendance with the meeting.exception of Fabiano who was excused from one of the meetings. This Committee is governed by a written charter approved by the Board that is available on the Bank’s websitewww.isabellabank.com under the Investor Relations tab.

Communications with the Board

Shareholders may communicate with the Corporation’s Board of Directors by sending written communications to the attention of the Corporation’s Secretary, Isabella Bank Corporation, 401 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858. Communications will be forwarded to the Board of Directors or the appropriate committee, as soon as practicable.

Code of Ethics

The Corporation has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that is applicable to the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer. The Corporation’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is available on the Bank’s websitewww.isabellabank.com under the Investor Relations tab.


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Report of the Audit Committee

The Audit Committee oversees the Corporation’s financial reporting process on behalf of the Board. The 20102011 Committee consisted of directors Barnes, Hubscher, LaFramboise, Maness, Manifold and McGuire.

The Audit Committee is responsible for pre-approving all auditing services and permitted non-audit services for the Corporation by its independent auditors or any other auditing or accounting firm if those fees are reasonably expected to exceed 5.0% of the current year agreed upon fee for independent audit services, except as noted below. The Audit Committee has established general guidelines for the permissible scope and nature of any permitted non-audit services in connection with its annual review of the audit plan and reviews the guidelines with the Board of Directors.

Management has the primary responsibility for the consolidated financial statements and the reporting process including the systems of internal controls. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Audit Committee reviewed the audited consolidated financial statements in the Annual Report with management including a discussion of the quality, not just the acceptability, of the accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant judgments, and the clarity of disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The Audit Committee also reviewed with management and the independent auditors, management’s assertion on the design and effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010.

2011.

The Audit Committee reviewed with the Corporation’s independent auditors, who are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of those audited consolidated financial statements with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, their judgments as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of the Corporation’s accounting principles and such other matters as are required to be discussed with the Audit Committee by the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), including those described in AU Section 380 “Communication with Audit Committees”, as may be modified or supplemented. In addition, the Audit Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountants required by PCAOB Rule 3526, Communication with Audit Committees Concerning Independence, as may be modified or supplemented, and has discussed with the independent accountant the independent accountants’ independence.

The Audit Committee discussed with the Corporation’s internal and independent auditors the overall scope and plans for their respective audits. The Audit Committee meets with the internal and external independent auditors, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the Corporation’s internal controls and the overall quality of the Corporation’s financial reporting process. The Audit Committee held six meetings during 2010,2011, and all committee members attended 75% or more of the meetings.

In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors (and the Board has approved) that the audited consolidated financial statements be included in the Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20102011 for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Audit Committee has appointed Rehmann Robson, P.C. as the independent auditors for the 20112012 audit.

Respectfully submitted,

W. Joseph Manifold, Audit Committee Chairperson

Jeffrey J. Barnes

G. Charles Hubscher

Joseph LaFramboise

David J. Maness

W. Michael McGuire


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Compensation Discussion and Analysis

The Compensation and Human Resource Committee (the “Committee”) is responsible for reviewing and recommending the compensation and benefits for the Chief Executive Officer, President, and executive officers of the Corporation. The Committee evaluates and approves the executive officer and senior management compensation plans, policies and programs of the Corporation and its affiliates. The Chief Executive Officer, Richard J. Barz, conducts annual performance reviews for Named Executive Officers, excluding himself. Mr. Barz recommends an appropriate salary to the Committee based on the performance review and the officer’s years of service along with competitive market data.

Compensation Objectives

The Committee considers asset growth with the safety and soundness objectives and earnings per share to be the primary ratios in measuring financial performance. The Corporation’s philosophy is to maximize long-term return to shareholders consistent with safe and sound banking practices, while maintaining the commitment to superior customer and community service. The Corporation believes that the performance of executive officers in managing the business should be the basis for determining overall compensation. Consideration is also given to overall economic conditions and current competitive forces in the market place. The objectives of the Committee are to effectively balance salaries and potential compensation to an officer’s individual management responsibilities and encourage them to realize their potential for future contributions to the Corporation. The objectives are designed to attract and retain high performing executive officers who will lead the Corporation while attaining the Corporation’s earnings and performance goals.

What the Compensation Programs are Designed to Reward

The Corporation’s compensation programs are designed to reward dedicated and conscientious employment with the Corporation, loyalty in terms of continued employment, attainment of job related goals and overall profitability of the Corporation. In measuring an executive officer’s contributions to the Corporation, the Committee considers numerous factors including, among other things, the Corporation’s growth in terms of asset size and increase in earnings per share. In rewarding loyalty and long-term service, the Corporation provides attractive retirement benefits.

Review of Risks Associated with Compensation Plans

Based on an analysis conducted by management and reviewed by the Committee, management does not believe that the Corporation’s compensation programs for employees are reasonably likely to have a material short or long term adverse effect on the Corporation’s Results of Operation.

Use of Consultants

In 2010, the Committee directly engaged the services of Blanchard Chase (now Blanchard Consulting Group), an outside compensation consulting firm, to assist with a total compensation review for the top two executive officers of the Corporation (CEO and President). Blanchard ChaseConsulting Group is an independent consulting firm and does not perform any additional services for the Corporation or senior management. In addition, Blanchard ChaseConsulting Group does not have any other personal or business relationships with any Board member or any officer of the Corporation. The Committee is continuing to work with Blanchard Chase on proxy support in 2011. During 2009,2011, the Committee did not employ any services of outside compensation or benefit consultants to assist it in compensation-related initiatives.

Elements of Compensation

The Corporation’s executive compensation program has consisted primarily of base salary and benefits, annual cash bonus incentives, director fees for insider directors, and participation in the Corporation’s retirement plans.

Why Each of the Elements of Compensation is Chosen

Base Salary and Benefitsare set to provide competitive levels of compensation to attract and retain officers with strong motivated leadership. Each officer’s performance, current compensation, and responsibilities within the Corporation are considered by the Committee when establishing base salaries. The Corporation also believes

it is best to pay sufficient base salary because it believes an over-reliance on equity incentive compensation could


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potentially skew incentives toward short-term maximization of shareholder value as opposed to building long-term shareholder value. Base salary encourages management to operate the Corporation in a safe and sound manner even when incentive goals may prove unattainable.

Annual Performance Incentivesare used to reward executive officers for the Corporation’s overall financial performance. This element of the Corporation’s compensation programs is included in the overall compensation in order to reward employees above and beyond their base salaries when the Corporation’s performance and profitability exceed established annual targets. The inclusion of a modest incentive compensation encourages management to be more creative, diligent and exhaustive in managing the Corporation to achieve specific financial goals without incurring inordinate risks.

Performance incentives paid under the Executive Incentive Plan in 20102011 were determined by reference to seven performance measures that related to services performed in 2009.2010. The maximum award that may be granted under the Executive Incentive Plan to each eligible employee equals 10% of the employee’s base salary (the “Maximum Award”). The payment of 35% of the Maximum Award was conditioned on the eligible employee accomplishing personal performance goals that were established by such employee’s supervisor as part of the employee’s annual performance review. Each of the employees who were eligible to participate in the Executive Incentive Plan in 20092010 accomplished his or her personal performance goals and was accordingly paid 35% of the 20092010 Maximum Award.Award in 2011. The payment of the remaining 65% of the Maximum Award was conditioned on the achievement of Corporation-wide targets in the following six categories: (1) earnings per share (weighted 40%); (2) net operating expenses to average assets (weighted 15%10%); (3) Fully Taxable Equivalent “FTE” net interest margin, excluding loan fees (weighted 15%10%); (4) in-market deposit growth (weighted 10%20%); (5) loan growth (weighted 10%); and (6) exceeding peer group return on average assets (weighted 10%). The following chart provides the 20092010 target for each of the foregoing targets that were used to determine bonus awards that were paid in 2010,2011, as well as the performance obtained for each target.

Executive Incentive Plan

                     
  2009 Targets  2009
 
Target
 25.00%  50.00%  75.00%  100.00%  Performance 
 
Earning per share $0.90  $0.93  $0.96  $0.99  $1.04 
Net operating expenses to                    
average assets  1.66%  1.65%  1.64%  1.63%  1.71%
FTE Net Interest Margin  3.71%  3.73%  3.75%  3.77%  3.86%
In market deposit growth  4.50%  5.00%  5.50%  6.00%  1.87%
Loan growth  5.50%  6.00%  6.50%  7.00%  8.28%
Exceeding peer group return                    
on average assets  −0.26%  −0.25%  −0.25%  −0.24%  0.91%

    2010 Targets  2010
Performance
 

Target

  25.00%  50.00%  75.00%  100.00%  

Earning per share

  $  1.15   $  1.16   $  1.18   $  1.20    $1.31  

Net operating expenses to average assets

   1.71  1.70  1.69  1.68  1.65

FTE Net Interest Margin

   3.88  3.90  3.92  3.94  3.83

In market deposit growth

   4.50  5.00  5.50  6.00  12.19

Loan growth

   5.50  6.00  6.50  7.00  3.03

Exceeding peer group return on average assets

   0.26  0.26  0.27  0.28  0.77

Retirement Plans.Plans.    The Corporation’s retirement plans are designed to assist executives in providing themselves with a financially secure retirement. The retirement plans include: a frozen defined benefit pension plan; a 401(k) plan; and a non-leveraged employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), which is frozen to new participants; and a retirement bonus plan.

How the Corporation ChoseDetermined Amounts for Each Element

The Committee’s approach to determining the annual base salary of executive officers is to offer competitive salaries in comparison with other comparable financial institutions. The Committee utilizes both an independent compensation consultant, Blanchard ChaseConsulting Group, and a survey prepared by the Michigan Bankers Association of similar sized Michigan based financial institutions. The independent compensation consultant established a benchmark peer group of 20 mid-west financial institutions in non urban areas whose average assets size, number of branch locations, return on average assets and nonperforming assets that were comparable to Isabella Bank Corporation. The Michigan Bankers Association 20102011 compensation survey was based on the compensation information provided by these organizations for 2009.2010. Specific factors used to decide

where an executive officer’s salary should be within the established range include the historical financial performance, financial performance outlook, years of service, and job performance.


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The Committee targets total compensation for the Chief Executive Officer and the President & Chief Financial Officer to approximate the median of the range obtained from the Michigan Bankers Association compensation survey as well as any ranges obtained from independent compensation consultants. Compensation for other named executive officers was based on the ranges provided by the Michigan Bankers Association survey.


The annual performance incentive is based on the achievement of goals set for each individual. An analysis is conducted by the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer makes a recommendation to the Committee for the appropriate amount for each individual executive officer. The Committee reviews, modifies if necessary, and approves the recommendations of the Chief Executive Officer. The Committee reviews the performance of the Chief Executive Officer. The Committee uses the following factors as quantitative measures of corporate performance in determining annual cash bonus amounts to be paid:

Peer group financial performance compensation

1 and 5 year shareholder returns

• Peer group financial performance compensation
• 1 and 5 year shareholder returns
• Earnings per share and earnings per share growth
• Budgeted as compared to actual annual operating performance
• Community and industry involvement
• Results of audit and regulatory exams
• Other strategic goals as established by the board of directors

Earnings per share and earnings per share growth

Budgeted as compared to actual annual operating performance

Community and industry involvement

Results of audit and regulatory exams

Other strategic goals as established by the board of directors

While no particular weight is given to any specific factor, the Committee gives at least equal weight to the subjective analyses as described above.

Total compensation in 2010 was based on the Committee targeting its Chief Executive Officer’s and President & Chief Financial Officer’s compensation to approximate the median of the range provided by the independent compensation consultant. Compensation for other named executive officers was based on the ranges provide by the Michigan Bankers Association surveys.

Retirement plans.plans.    The Corporation has a 401(k) plan in which substantially all employees are eligible to participate. Employees may contribute up to 50% of their compensation subject to certain limits based on federal tax laws. As a result of the curtailment of the defined benefit plan noted below, the Corporation increased the contributions to the 401(k) plan effective January 1, 2007. The Corporation makes aan annual 3.0% safe harbor contribution for all eligible employees and matching contributions equal to 50% of the first 4.0% of an employee’s compensation contributed to the Plan during the year. Employees are 100% vested in the safe harbor contributions and are 0% vested through their first two years of employment and are 100% vested after 6 years through a laddered vesting schedule of service for matching contributions.

The Corporation maintains a non-leveraged employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) which covers substantially all of its employees. The plan was frozen effective December 31, 2006 to new participants. Contributions to the plan are discretionary and approved by the Board of Directors.

The retirement bonus plan is a nonqualified plan of deferred compensation benefits for eligible employees effective January 1, 2007. An initial amount has beenwas credited for each eligible employee as of January 1, 2007. Subsequent amounts will behave been credited on each allocation date thereafter as defined in the plan. The amount of the initial allocation and the annual allocation are determined pursuant to the payment schedule adopted at the sole and exclusive discretion of the Board of Directors, as set forth in the plan.

In December 2006, the Board of Directors voted to curtail the defined benefit plan effective March 1, 2007. The effect of the curtailment was recognized in the first quarter of 2007 and the current participants’ accrued benefits were frozen as of March 1, 2007. Participation in the plan was limited to eligible employees as of December 31, 2006.

Other Benefits and Perquisites.Perquisites.Executive officers are eligible for all of the benefits made available to full-time employees of the Corporation (such as the 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, health insurance, group term life insurance and disability insurance) on the same basis as other full-time employees and are subject to the same sick leave and other employee policies. The Corporation also provides its executive officers with

certain additional benefits and perquisites, which it believes are appropriate in order to attract and retain the proper quality of talent for these positions and to recognize that similar executive benefits and perquisites are commonly offered by comparable financial institutions.


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A description and the cost to the Corporation of these perquisites are included in footnote two in the “Summary Compensation Table” appearing on page 14.
15.

The Corporation believes that benefits and perquisites provided to its executive officers in 20102011 represented a reasonable percentage of each executive’s total compensation package and was not inconsistent, in the aggregate, with perquisites provided to executive officers of comparable competing financial institutions.

The Corporation maintains a plan for qualified officers to provide death benefits to each participant. Insurance policies, designed primarily to fund death benefits, have been purchased on the life of each participant with the Corporation as the sole owner and beneficiary of the policies.

How Elements Fit into Overall Compensation Objectives

The elements of the Corporation’s compensation are structured to reward past and current performance, continued service and to motivate its leaders to excel in the future. The Corporation’s salary compensation has generally been used to retain and attract motivated leadership. The Corporation intends to continually ensure salaries are sufficient to attract and retain exceptional officers. The Corporation’s cash bonus incentive rewards current performance based upon personal and corporate goals and targets. The Corporation offers the Isabella Bank Corporation and Related Companies Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (the “Directors’ Plan”) to motivate its eligible officers to enhance value for shareholders by aligning the interests of management with those of its shareholders.

As part of its goal of attracting and retaining quality team members, the Corporation has developed competitive employee benefit plans. Management feels that the combination of all of the plans listed above makes the Corporation’s total compensation packages attractive.

Compensation and Human Resource Committee Report

The following Report of the Compensation and Human Resource Committee does not constitute soliciting material and should not be deemed filed or incorporated by reference into any other Corporation filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent the Corporation specifically incorporates this Report by reference therein.

The Compensation and Human Resource Committee, which includes all of the independent directors of the Board, has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis required by Item 402(b) of SECRegulation S-K with management, and based on such review and discussion, the Compensation and Human Resource Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this Proxy Statement and the Annual Report onForm 10-K.

Submitted by the Compensation and Human Resource Committee of Isabella Bank Corporation’s Board of Directors:

David J. Maness, Chairperson

Jeffrey J. Barnes

Sandra L. Caul

James C. Fabiano

G. Charles Hubscher

Thomas L. Kleinhardt

Joseph LaFramboise

W. Joseph Manifold

W. Michael McGuire

Dianne C, Morey

Dale D. Weburg


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Executive Officers

Executive Officers of the Corporation are compensated in accordance with their employment with the applicable entity. The following table shows information on compensation earned from the Corporation or its subsidiaries for each of the last three fiscal years ended December 31, 2010,2011, for the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, and the Corporation’s three other most highly compensated executive officers.

Summary Compensation Table

                             
           Change in pension
          
           Value and
          
           Non-Qualified
          
           Deferred
          
           Compensation
  All Other
       
     Salary
  Bonus
  Earnings
  Compensation
  Total
    
Name and principal position
 Year  ($)(1)  ($)  ($)(2)  ($)(3)  ($)    
 
Richard J. Barz  2010  $357,600  $24,706  $116,364  $34,856  $533,526     
CEO Isabella Bank Corporation  2009   354,250   9,625   90,184   30,568   484,627     
President and CEO Isabella Bank  2008   333,275   9,100   110,559   22,697   475,631     
Dennis P. Angner  2010  $352,600  $24,706  $103,340  $27,922  $508,568     
President and CFO  2009   359,425   9,800   79,623   25,252   474,100     
Isabella Bank Corporation  2008   336,095   9,450   83,957   18,453   447,955     
Timothy M. Miller  2010  $161,220  $12,370  $9,000  $32,798  $215,388     
President of the Breckenridge  2009   174,600   7,319   6,000   17,323   205,242     
Division of Isabella Bank  2008   166,860   3,200   11,000   14,127   195,187     
Steven D. Pung  2010  $143,632  $10,572  $62,288  $32,886  $249,378     
Sr. Vice President and COO  2009   127,100   6,003   48,518   18,468   200,089     
Isabella Bank  2008   118,225   3,785   65,111   13,169   200,290     
David J. Reetz(4)  2010  $123,910  $9,165  $36,429  $13,694  $183,198     
Sr. Vice President and CLO                            
Isabella Bank                            

Name and principal position

  Year   Salary
($)(1)
   Bonus ($)   Change in pension
value and
non-qualified
deferred
compensation
earnings

($)(2)
   All other
compensation
($)(3)
   Total
($)
 

Richard J. Barz

   2011    $375,225    $26,535    $181,143    $37,627    $620,530  

CEO Isabella Bank Corporation

   2010     357,600     24,706     116,364     34,856     533,526  

President and CEO Isabella Bank

   2009     354,250     9,625     90,184     30,568     484,627  

Dennis P. Angner

   2011    $355,625    $26,100    $163,672    $28,542    $573,939  

President and CFO

   2010     352,600     24,706     103,340     27,922     508,568  

Isabella Bank Corporation

   2009     359,425     9,800     79,623     25,252     474,100  

Steven D. Pung

   2011    $167,362    $12,719    $98,915    $27,732    $306,728  

Executive Vice President

   2010     143,632     10,572     62,288     32,886     249,378  

Isabella Bank

   2009     127,100     6,003     48,518     18,468     200,089  

Timothy M. Miller

   2011    $181,986    $13,046    $17,000    $15,070    $227,102  

President of the Breckenridge

   2010     179,309     12,370     9,000     14,709     215,388  

Division of Isabella Bank

   2009     180,238     7,319     6,000     11,685     205,242  

David J. Reetz(4)

   2011    $125,640    $8,612    $61,944    $15,077    $211,273  

Sr. Vice President and CLO

   2010     123,910     9,165     36,429     13,694     183,198  

Isabella Bank

            

(1)Includes compensation voluntarily deferred under the Corporation’s 401(k) plan. Directors fees are also included, for calendar years 2011, 2010 2009 and 20082009 respectively as follows: Richard J. Barz $50,225, $52,600, $59,250, and $58,275;$59,250; Dennis P. Angner $49,625, $52,600, $59,425, and $56,095; Timothy M. Miller $11,300, $26,900, and $24,160; and$59,425; Steven D. Pung $900, $900, and $1,125.$900; and Timothy M. Miller $10,650, $11,300, and $26,900.

(2)Represents the aggregate non-cash change in the actuarial present value of the noted executive’s accumulated benefit under the Isabella Bank Corporation Pension Plan for calendar years 2011, 2010, and 2009 as follows: Richard J. Barz $143,000, $81,000, and $56,000; Dennis P. Angner $109,000, $53,000, and $32,000; Steven D. Pung $77,000, $42,000, $29,000; Timothy M. Miller $17,000, $9,000, and $6,000; David J. Reetz $43,000 and $19,000; this also includes the non-cash change in the Isabella Bank Corporation Retirement Bonus Plan.Plan for calendar years 2011, 2010, and 2009 as follows: Richard J. Barz $38,143, $35,364, $34,184; Dennis P. Angner $54,672, $50,340, and $47,623; Steven D. Pung $21,915, $20,288, and $19,518; and David J. Reetz $18,944 and $17,429.

(3)For all noted executives all other compensation includes 401(k) matching contributions. For Richard J. Barz, Steven D. Pung, and David J. Reetz this also includes club dues and auto allowance. For Dennis P. Angner and Timothy M. Miller, this also includes auto allowance.

(4)Not a named executive officer prior to 2010.


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20102011 Pension Benefits

The following table indicates the present value of accumulated benefits as of December 31, 20102011 for each named executive in the summary compensation table.

               
    Number of
       
    Years of
  Present
    
    Vesting
  Value of
    
    Service as of
  Accumulated
  Payments
 
    01/01/11
  Benefit
  During Last
 
Name
 Plan name (#)  ($)  Fiscal Year 
 
Richard J. Barz Isabella Bank Corporation Pension Plan  39  $762,000  $ 
  Isabella Bank Corporation Retirement Bonus Plan  39   270,931    
Dennis P. Angner Isabella Bank Corporation Pension Plan  27   382,000    
  Isabella Bank Corporation Retirement Bonus Plan  27   275,533    
Timothy M. Miller Isabella Bank Corporation Pension Plan  10   79,000    
              
Steven D. Pung Isabella Bank Corporation Pension Plan  32   384,000    
  Isabella Bank Corporation Retirement Bonus Plan  32   145,630     
David J. Reetz Isabella Bank Corporation Pension Plan  24   119,000    
  Isabella Bank Corporation Retirement Bonus Plan  24   90,378    

Name

  

Plan name

  Number of
years of
vesting
service as of
01/01/12 (#)
  Present
value of
accumulated
benefit

($)
   Payments
during last
fiscal year
 

Richard J. Barz

  Isabella Bank Corporation Pension Plan  40  $905,000    $  
  Isabella Bank Corporation Retirement Bonus Plan  40   309,074       

Dennis P. Angner

  Isabella Bank Corporation Pension Plan  28   491,000       
  Isabella Bank Corporation Retirement Bonus Plan  28   330,205       

Steven D. Pung

  Isabella Bank Corporation Pension Plan  33   461,000       
  Isabella Bank Corporation Retirement Bonus Plan  33   167,545       

Timothy M.
Miller

  Isabella Bank Corporation Pension Plan  11   96,000       

David J. Reetz

  Isabella Bank Corporation Pension Plan  25   162,000       
  Isabella Bank Corporation Retirement Bonus Plan  25   109,322       

Defined benefit pension plan.plan.    The Corporation sponsors the Isabella Bank Corporation Pension Plan, a frozen defined benefit pension plan. In December 2006, the Board of Directors voted to curtail the defined benefit plan effective March 1, 2007. The curtailment froze the current participant’s accrued benefits as of March 1, 2007 and limited participation in the plan to eligible employees as of December 31, 2006. Due to the curtailment of the plan, the number of years of credited service was frozen. As such, the years of credited service for the plan may differ from the participant’s actual years of service with the Corporation.

Annual contributions are made to the plan as required by accepted actuarial principles, applicable federal tax laws, and expenses of operating and maintaining the plan. The amount of contributions on behalf of any one participant cannot be separately or individually computed.

Pension plan benefits are based on years of service and the employees’ five highest consecutive years of compensation out of the last ten years of service, effective through December 31, 2006.

A participant may earn a benefit for up to 35 years of accredited service. Earned benefits are 100 percent vested after five years of service. Benefit payments normally start when a participant reaches age 65. A participant with more than five years of service may elect to take early retirement benefits anytime after reaching age 55. Benefits payable under early retirement are reduced actuarially for each month prior to age 65 in which benefits begin.

Dennis P. Angner, Richard J. Barz, Steven D. Pung, and Timothy M. Miller and Steven D. Pung are eligible for early retirement under the Isabella Bank Corporation Pension Plan. Under the provisions of the Plan, participants are eligible for early retirement after reaching the age of 55 with at least 5 years of service. The early retirement benefit amount is the accrued benefit payable at normal retirement date reduced by 5/9% for each of the first 60 months and 5/18% for each of the next 60 months that the benefit commencement date precedes the normal retirement date.

Retirement bonus plan.plan.    The Corporation sponsors the Isabella Bank Corporation Retirement Bonus Plan. The Retirement Bonus Plan is a nonqualified plan of deferred compensation benefits for eligible employees effective January 1, 2007. This plan is intended to provide eligible employees with additional retirement benefits. To be eligible, the employee needed to be employed by the Corporation on January 1, 2007, and be a participant in the Corporation’s frozen Executive Supplemental Income Agreement. Participants must also be an officer of the Corporation with at least 10 years of service as of December 31, 2006. The Corporation has sole and exclusive discretion to add new participants to the plan by authorizing such participation pursuant to action of the Corporation’s Board of Directors.

An initial amount has beenwas credited for each eligible employee as of January 1, 2007. Subsequent amounts shall behave been credited on each allocation date thereafter as defined in the Plan. The amount of the initial allocation and the


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annual allocation shall be determined pursuant to the payment schedule adopted by the sole and exclusive discretion of the Board, as set forth in the Plan.
Dennis P. Angner,

Richard J. Barz, Timothy M. Miller,Dennis P. Angner, and Steven D. Pung are eligible for early retirement under the Isabella Bank Corporation Retirement Bonus Plan. Under the provisions of the plan, participants are eligible for early retirement upon attaining 55 years of age. There is no difference between the calculation of benefits payable upon early retirement and normal retirement.

20102011 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation

             
  Executive
  Aggregate
  Aggregate
 
  Contributions in
  Earnings in
  Balance at
 
  Last FY
  Last FY
  Last FYE
 
Name
 ($)  ($)  ($) 
 
Richard J. Barz $30,650  $3,501  $97,379 
Dennis P. Angner  44,400   4,836   134,713 
Timothy M. Miller  3,500   839   21,990 
Steven D. Pung  900   181   4,799 
David J. Reetz  N/A   N/A   N/A 

Name

  Executive
contributions in
last FY

($)
   Aggregate
earnings in
last FY ($)
   Aggregate
balance at
last FYE
($)
 

Richard J. Barz

  $29,462    $5,133    $176,837  

Dennis P. Angner

   33,462     6,898     235,199  

Steven D. Pung

   900     238     7,998  

Timothy M. Miller

   3,337     1,080     36,297  

David J. Reetz

   N/A     N/A     N/A  

The directors of the Corporation and its subsidiaries are required to defer at least 25% of their earned board fees into the Directors’ Plan and may defer up to 100% of their earned fees based on their annual election. These amounts are reflected in the 20102011 nonqualified deferred compensation table above. Under the Directors’ Plan, these deferred fees are converted on a quarterly basis into shares of the Corporation’s common stock based on the fair market value of shares of the Corporation’s common stock at that time. Shares credited to a participant’s account are eligible for stock and cash dividends as payable.

Distribution from the Directors’ Plan occurs when the participant retires from the Board, attains age 70 or upon the occurrence of certain other events. Distributions must take the form of shares of the Corporation’s common stock. Any Corporation common stock issued under the Directors’ Plan will be considered restricted stock under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control

The estimated payments payable to each named executive officer upon severance from employment, retirement, termination upon death or disability or termination following a change in control of the Corporation are described below. For all termination scenarios, the amounts assume such termination took place as of December 31, 2010.

2011.

Any Severance of Employment

Regardless of the manner in which a named executive officer’s employment terminates, he or she is entitled to receive amounts earned during his or her term of employment. Such amounts include:

Amounts accrued and vested through the Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

Amounts accrued and vested through the Retirement Bonus Plan.

• Amounts accrued and vested through the Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• Amounts accrued and vested through the Retirement Bonus Plan.
• Amounts deferred in the Directors’ Plan.
• Unused vacation pay.

Amounts deferred in the Directors’ Plan.

Unused vacation pay.

Retirement

In the event of the retirement of an executive officer, the officer would receive the benefits identified above.

As of December 31, 2010,2011, the named executive officers listed had no unused vacation days.


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Death or Disability

In the event of death or disability of an executive officer, in addition to the benefits listed above, the executive officer will also receive payments under the Corporation’s life insurance plan or benefits under the Corporation’s disability plan as appropriate.

In addition to potential payments upon termination available to all employees, the estates for the executive officers listed below would receive the following payments upon death:

         
  While an
    
  Active
  Subsequent to
 
Name
 Employee  Retirement 
 
Richard J. Barz $610,000  $305,000 
Dennis P. Angner  600,000   300,000 
Timothy M. Miller  299,800   149,900 
Steven D. Pung  285,400   142,700 
David J. Reetz  247,800   123,900 

Name

  While an
Active
Employee
   Subsequent to
Retirement
 

Richard J. Barz

  $650,000    $325,000  

Dennis P. Angner

   612,000     306,000  

Steven D. Pung

   333,000     166,500  

Timothy M. Miller

   305,600     152,800  

David J. Reetz

   251,200     125,600  

Change in Control

The Corporation currently does not have a change in control agreement with any of the executive officers; provided, however, pursuant to the Retirement Bonus Plan each participant would become 100% vested in their benefit under the plan if, following a change in control, they voluntarily terminate employment or are terminated without just cause.

Director Compensation

The following table summarizes the Compensation of each non-employee director who served on the Board of Directors during 2010.

         
  Fees
    
  Earned or
    
  Paid in
    
  Cash
  Total
 
Name
 ($)  ($) 
 
Jeffrey J. Barnes  21,000   21,000 
Sandra L. Caul  35,800   35,800 
James Fabiano  40,915   40,915 
G. Charles Hubscher  25,950   25,950 
Thomas L. Kleinhardt  29,450   29,450 
Ted W. Kortes  31,100   31,100 
Joseph LaFramboise  27,900   27,900 
David J. Maness  52,300   52,300 
W. Joseph Manifold  29,146   29,146 
W. Michael McGuire  31,800   31,800 
Dianne C. Morey  18,850   18,850 
William J. Strickler  39,085   39,085 
Dale D. Weburg  36,400   36,400 
2011.

   

Fees

earned or

paid in
cash

   Total 

Name

  ($)   ($) 

Jeffrey J. Barnes

   27,675     27,675  

Sandra L. Caul

   32,675     32,675  

James C. Fabiano

   32,550     32,550  

G. Charles Hubscher

   32,375     32,375  

Thomas L. Kleinhardt

   36,675     36,675  

Joseph LaFramboise

   32,775     32,775  

David J. Maness

   58,321     58,321  

W. Joseph Manifold

   30,871     30,871  

W. Michael McGuire

   35,050     35,050  

Dianne C. Morey

   7,350     7,350  

Dale D. Weburg

   36,425     36,425  

The Corporation paid a $14,000 retainer plus $1,350 per board meeting plus a retainer of $6,000 to external directors and a $6,000 retainer plus $1,350 pereach board meeting to inside directorsmember during 2010.2011. Members of the audit committeeAudit Committee were paid $350$500 per audit committee meeting attended.

Members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee were paid $200 per meeting attended. The Chair of the Board is paid a retainer of $33,000 and the Chair for the Audit Committee is paid a retainer of $4,000. Fees paid to Dianne C. Morey during 2011 were significantly less than the other directors due to her resignation from the Corporation’s Board of Directors on April 27, 2011.

Pursuant to the Directors’ Plan the directors of the Corporation and its subsidiaries are required to defer at least 25% of their earned board fees. Under the Directors’ Plan, deferred directors’ fees are converted on a quarterly basis into shares of the Corporation’s common stock, based on the fair market value of a share of the Corporation’s


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common stock at that time. Shares of stock credited to a participant’s account are eligible for cash and stock dividends as payable. Directors of the Corporation deferred $419,696$444,905 under the Directors’ Plan in 2010.
2011.

Upon a participant’s attainment of age 70, retirement from the Board, or the occurrence of certain other events, the participant is eligible to receive a lump-sum, in-kind distribution of all of the stock that is then credited to his or her account. The plan does not allow for cash settlement. Stock issued under the Directors’ Plan is restricted stock under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

The Corporation established a Rabbi Trust (the Trust) effective as of January 1, 2008 to fund the Directors’ Plan. The Trust is an irrevocable grantor trust to which the Corporation may contribute assets for the limited purpose of funding a nonqualified deferred compensation plan. Although the Corporation may not reach the assets of the Trust for any purpose other than meeting its obligations under the Directors’ Plan, the assets of the Trust remain subject to the claims of the Corporation’s creditors. The Corporation may contribute cash or common stock to the Trust from time to time for the sole purpose of funding the Directors’ Plan. The Trust will use any cash that the Corporation may contribute to purchase shares of the Corporation’s common stock on the open market through the Corporation’s brokerage services department.

The Corporation transferred $492,958$440,155 to the Trust in 2010,2011, which held 32,68616,585 shares of the Corporation’s common stock for settlement as of December 31, 2010.2011. As of December 31, 2010,2011, there were 191,977201,438 shares of stock credited to participants’ accounts, which credits are unfunded as of such date to the extent that they are in excess of the stock and cash that has been credited to the Trust. All amounts are unsecured claims against the Corporation’s general assets. The net cost of this benefit to the Corporation was $165,353$183,703 in 2010.

2011.

The following table displays the number of equity shares credited to the accounts of active directors pursuant to the terms of the Directors’ Plan as of December 31, 2010:

2011:

Name

# of shares of
stock  credited

Dennis P Angner

   9,924  
# of Shares of
Name
Stock Credited
Dennis P Angner

Jeffrey J. Barnes

   7,7874,561  
Jeffrey

Richard J. BarnesBarz

   31,2807,461  
Richard J. Barz

Sandra L. Caul

   5,62917,806  
Sandra L. Caul

James C. Fabiano

   287,41147,518  
James Fabiano

G. Charles Hubscher

   756,5597,406  
G. Charles Hubscher

Thomas L. Kleinhardt

   71,35713,251  
Thomas L. Kleinhardt

Joseph LaFramboise

   165,7415,416  
Ted W. Kortes

David J. Maness

   15,63615,858  

W. Joseph LaFramboiseManifold

   36,3489,667  
David J. Maness

W. Michael McGuire

   166,1345,845  
W. Joseph Manifold

Dale D. Weburg

   108,959
W. Michael McGuire84,660
Dianne C. Morey103,849
William J. Strickler368,446
Dale D. Weburg200,49015,651  

Compensation and Human Resource Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

The Compensation and Human Resource Committee of the Corporation is responsible for reviewing and recommending to the Corporation’s Board the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers of the Corporation, benefit plans and the overall percentage increase in salaries. The committee consists of directors Maness, Barnes, Caul, Fabiano, Hubscher, Kleinhardt, LaFramboise, Manifold, McGuire, Morey, and Weburg.


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Indebtedness of and Transactions with Management

Certain directors and officers of the Corporation and members of their families were loan customers of Isabella Bank, or have been directors or officers of corporations, or partners of partnerships which have had transactions with the Bank. In management’s opinion, all such transactions were made in the ordinary course of business and were substantially on the same terms, including collateral and interest rates, as those prevailing at

the same time for comparable transactions with customers not related to the Bank. These transactions do not involve more than normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features. Total loans to these customers were approximately $4,347,000$3,728,000 as of December 31, 2010.2011. The Corporation addresses transactions with related parties in itsCode of Business Conduct and Ethics’policy. Ethics Policy.Conflicts of interest are prohibited as a matter of Corporation policy, except under guidelines approved by the Board of Directors or committees of the Board.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

As of April 1, 2011March 28, 2012 the Corporation does not have any person who is known to the Corporation to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the common stock of the Corporation.

The following table sets forth certain information as of April 1, 2011March 28, 2012 as to the common stock of the Corporation owned beneficially by each director and director nominee, by each named executive officer, and by all directors, director nominees and executive officers of the Corporation as a group. The shares to be credited under the Directors’ Plan are not included in the table below.

                 
  Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership 
  Sole Voting
  Shared Voting
  Total
  Percentage of
 
  and Investment
  or Investment
  Beneficial
  Common Stock
 
Name of Owner
 Powers  Powers  Ownership  Outstanding 
 
Dennis P. Angner*  18,100      18,100   0.24%
Jeffrey J. Barnes     5,669   5,669   0.08%
Richard J. Barz*  20,325      20,325   0.27%
Sandra L. Caul     10,609   10,609   0.14%
James C. Fabiano  264,871   6,579   271,450   3.60%
G. Charles Hubscher  28,031   3,548   31,579   0.42%
Thomas L. Kleinhardt     31,179   31,179   0.41%
Joseph LaFramboise     910   910   0.01%
David J. Maness  466   1,135   1,601   0.02%
W. Joseph Manifold  2,089      2,089   0.03%
W. Michael McGuire  56,531      56,531   0.75%
Dianne C. Morey     40,283   40,283   0.53%
Dale D. Weburg  27,842   31,683   59,525   0.79%
Timothy M. Miller  215   3,330   3,545   0.05%
Steven D. Pung  9,422   8,236   17,658   0.23%
David J. Reetz  8,468   175   8,643   0.11%
                 
All Directors, nominees and Executive                
Officers as a Group (16 persons)  436,360   143,336   579,696   7.68%
                 

  Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership 

Name of Owner

 Sole Voting
and  Investment
Powers
   Shared Voting
or Investment
Powers
   Total
Beneficial
Ownership
   Percentage of
Common  Stock
Outstanding
 

Dennis P. Angner*

  18,712          18,712     0.25

Jeffrey J. Barnes

       5,837     5,837     0.08

Richard J. Barz*

  18,911          18,911     0.25

Sandra L. Caul

       10,609     10,609     0.14

James C. Fabiano

  272,708     6,773     279,481     3.67

G. Charles Hubscher

  28,860     3,523     32,383     0.43

Thomas L. Kleinhardt

       31,546     31,546     0.41

Joseph LaFramboise

  200     937     1,137     0.01

David J. Maness

  480     1,274     1,754     0.02

W. Joseph Manifold

  2,107          2,107     0.03

W. Michael McGuire

  116,462          116,462     1.53

Dale D. Weburg

  28,665     32,620     61,285     0.80

Timothy M. Miller

  258     3,428     3,686     0.05

Steven D. Pung

  9,752     8,647     18,399     0.24

David J. Reetz

  8,871     181     9,051     0.12
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

All Directors, nominees and Executive

Officers as a Group (15) persons

  505,985     105,374     611,360     8.03
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

*Trustees of the ESOP who vote ESOP stock.


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Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Audit Committee has appointed Rehmann Robson, P.C. as the independent auditors of the Corporation for the year ending December 31, 2011.

2012.

A representative of Rehmann Robson, P.C. is expected to be present at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to respond to appropriate questions from shareholders and to make any comments Rehmann Robson, P.C. believes isare appropriate.

Fees for Professional Services Provided by Rehmann Robson, P.C.

The following table shows the aggregate fees billed by Rehmann Robson, P.C. for the audit and other services provided to the Corporation for 20102011 and 2009.

         
  2010  2009 
 
Audit fees $252,163  $291,497 
Audit related fees  39,089   40,135 
Tax fees  24,730   39,784 
Other professional services fees      
         
Total $315,982  $371,416 
         
2010.

  2011  2010

Audit fees

  $253,920    $252,163 

Audit related fees

   17,510     39,089 

Tax fees

   20,175     24,730 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  $291,605    $315,982 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The audit fees were for performing the integrated audit of the Corporation’s consolidated annual financial statements and the audit of internal control over financial reporting related to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act, review of interim quarterly financial statements included in the Corporation’sForms 10-Q, and services that are normally provided by Rehmann Robson, P.C. in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements. The decline in audit fees from 2009 to 2010 is primarily related to the Corporations’ continued improvement in financial reporting and SOX 404 processes.

The audit related fees are typically for various discussions related to the adoption and interpretation of new accounting pronouncements. During 2010, this includes fees for procedures related to an SEC comment letter and other nonrecurring regulatory filings. Also included are fees for auditing of the Corporation’s employee benefit plans.

The tax fees were for the preparation of the Corporation’s and its subsidiaries’ state and federal tax returns and for consultation with the Corporation on various tax matters. During 2009 tax fees also included consulting related to the then new State of Michigan Business Tax (MBT).

The Audit Committee has considered whether the services provided by Rehmann Robson, P.C., other than the audit fees, are compatible with maintaining Rehmann Robson, P.C.’s independence and believes that the other services provided are compatible.

Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

All audit and non-audit services over $5,000 to be performed by Rehmann Robson, P.C. must be approved in advance by the Audit Committee if those fees are reasonably expected to exceed 5.0% of the current year agreed upon fee for independent audit services. As permitted by the SEC’s rules, the Audit Committee has authorized its Chairperson to pre-approve audit, audit-related, tax and non-audit services, provided that such approved service is reported to the full Audit Committee at its next meeting.

As early as practicable in each calendar year, the independent auditor provides to the Audit Committee a schedule of the audit and other services that the independent auditor expects to provide or may provide during the next twelve months. The schedule will be specific as to the nature of the proposed services, the proposed fees, timing, and other details that the Audit Committee may request. The Audit Committee will by resolution authorize or decline the proposed services. Upon approval, this schedule will serve as the budget for fees by specific activity or service for the next twelve months.

A schedule of additional services proposed to be provided by the independent auditor, or proposed revisions to services already approved, along with associated proposed fees, may be presented to the Audit Committee for their consideration and approval at any time. The schedule will be specific as to the nature of the proposed service, the


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proposed fee, and other details that the Audit Committee may request. The Audit Committee will by resolution authorize or decline authorization for each proposed new service.

Applicable SEC rules and regulations permit waiver of the pre-approval requirements for services other than audit, review or attest services if certain conditions are met. Out of the services characterized above as audit-related, tax and professional services, none were billed pursuant to these provisions in 20102011 and 20092010 without pre-approval as required under the Corporation’s policies.

Shareholder Proposals

Any proposals which shareholders of the Corporation intend to present at the next annual meeting of the Corporation must be received before December 9, 20116, 2012 to be considered for inclusion in the Corporation’s proxy statement and proxy for that meeting. Proposals should be made in accordance with Securities and Exchange CommissionRule 14a-8.

Directors’ Attendance at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders

The Corporation’s directors are encouraged to attend the annual meeting of shareholders. At the 20102011 annual meeting, all directors were in attendance.

attendance with the exception of Fabiano.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Corporation’s directors and certain officers and persons who own more than ten percent of the Corporation’s common stock, to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of the Corporation’s common stock. These officers, directors, and greater than ten percent shareholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish the Corporation with copies of these reports.

To the Corporation’s knowledge, based solely on review of the copies of such reports furnished to the Corporation, during the year ended December 31, 20102011 all Section 16(a) filing requirements were satisfied, with respect to the applicable officers, directors, and greater than 10 percent beneficial owners.

Other Matters

The cost of soliciting proxies will be borne by the Corporation. In addition to solicitation by mail, officers and other employees of the Corporation may solicit proxies by telephone or in person, without compensation other than their regular compensation.

As to Other Business Which May Come Before the Meeting

Management of the Corporation does not intend to bring any other business before the meeting for action. However, if any other business should be presented for action, it is the intention of the persons named in the enclosed form of proxy to vote in accordance with their judgment on such business.

By order of the Board of Directors

-s- DEBRA CAMPBELL



LOGO

Debra Campbell, Secretary


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SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
                     
  2010  2009  2008  2007  2006 
  (Dollars in thousands except per share data) 
 
INCOME STATEMENT DATA                    
Total interest income $57,217  $58,105  $61,385  $53,972  $44,709 
Net interest income  40,013   38,266   35,779   28,013   24,977 
Provision for loan losses  4,857   6,093   9,500   1,211   682 
Net income  9,045   7,800   4,101   7,930   7,001 
BALANCE SHEET DATA                    
End of year assets $1,225,810  $1,143,944  $1,139,263  $957,282  $910,127 
Daily average assets  1,182,930   1,127,634   1,113,102   925,631   800,174 
Daily average deposits  840,392   786,714   817,041   727,762   639,046 
Daily average loans/net  712,272   712,965   708,434   596,739   515,539 
Daily average equity  139,855   139,810   143,626   119,246   91,964 
PER SHARE DATA(1)                    
Earnings per share                    
Basic $1.20  $1.04  $0.55  $1.14  $1.12 
Diluted  1.17   1.01   0.53   1.11   1.09 
Cash dividends  0.72   0.70   0.65   0.62   0.58 
Book value (at year end)  19.23   18.69   17.89   17.58   16.61 
FINANCIAL RATIOS                    
Shareholders’ equity to assets (at year end)  11.84%  12.31%  11.80%  12.86%  12.72%
Return on average equity  6.47   5.58   2.86   6.65   7.61 
Return on average tangible equity  9.55   8.53   4.41   8.54   8.31 
Cash dividend payout to net income  59.93   67.40   118.82   54.27   53.92 
Return on average assets  0.76   0.69   0.37   0.86   0.87 
                                 
  2010  2009 
  4th  3rd  2nd  1st  4th  3rd  2nd  1st 
 
Quarterly Operating Results:                                
Total interest income $14,540  $14,306  $14,272  $14,099  $14,411  $14,516  $14,505  $14,673 
Interest expense  4,217   4,296   4,291   4,400   4,657   4,928   5,026   5,228 
                                 
Net interest income  10,323   10,010   9,981   9,699   9,754   9,588   9,479   9,445 
Provision for loan losses  1,626   968   1,056   1,207   1,544   1,542   1,535   1,472 
Noninterest income  2,629   2,634   1,870   2,167   2,102   2,566   3,131   2,357 
Noninterest expenses  8,558   8,620   8,275   8,354   8,176   7,995   8,468   9,044 
Net income  2,318   2,553   2,151   2,023   2,073   2,197   2,201   1,329 
Per Share of Common Stock:                                
Earnings per share                                
Basic $0.30  $0.34  $0.29  $0.27  $0.28  $0.29  $0.29  $0.18 
Diluted  0.30   0.33   0.28   0.26   0.27   0.28   0.29   0.17 
Cash dividends  0.18   0.18   0.18   0.18   0.32   0.13   0.13   0.12 
Book value (at quarter end)  19.23   19.59   19.39   18.89   18.69   18.97   18.06   18.01 
(1)Retroactively restated for the 10% stock dividend, paid on February 29, 2008.


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(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

   2011  2010  2009  2008  2007 

INCOME STATEMENT DATA

      

Total interest income

  $57,905   $57,217   $58,105   $61,385   $53,972  

Net interest income

   41,702    40,013    38,266    35,779    28,013  

Provision for loan losses

   3,826    4,857    6,093    9,500    1,211  

Net income

   10,210    9,045    7,800    4,101    7,930  

BALANCE SHEET DATA

      

End of year assets

  $1,337,925   $1,225,810   $1,143,944   $1,139,263   $957,282  

Daily average assets

   1,287,195    1,182,930    1,127,634    1,113,102    925,631  

Daily average deposits

   927,186    840,392    786,714    817,041    727,762  

Daily average loans/net

   730,919    712,272    712,965    708,434    596,739  

Daily average equity

   145,725    139,855    139,810    143,626    119,246  

PER SHARE DATA

      

Earnings per share

      

Basic

  $1.35   $1.20   $1.04   $0.55   $1.14  

Diluted

   1.31    1.17    1.01    0.53    1.11  

Cash dividends

   0.76    0.72    0.70    0.65    0.62  

Book value (at year end)

   20.40    19.23    18.69    17.89    17.58  

FINANCIAL RATIOS

      

Shareholders’ equity to assets (at year end)

   11.57  11.84  12.31  11.80  12.86

Return on average equity

   7.01    6.47    5.58    2.86    6.65  

Return on average tangible equity

   10.30    9.55    8.53    4.41    8.54  

Cash dividend payout to net income

   56.51    59.93    67.40    118.82    54.27  

Return on average assets

   0.79    0.76    0.69    0.37    0.86  

  2011  2010 
   4th  3rd  2nd  1st  4th  3rd  2nd  1st 

Quarterly Operating Results:

        

Total interest income

 $14,466   $14,532   $14,669   $14,238   $14,540   $14,306   $14,272   $14,099  

Interest expense

  3,979    4,070    4,101    4,053    4,217    4,296    4,291    4,400  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income

  10,487    10,462    10,568    10,185    10,323    10,010    9,981    9,699  

Provision for loan losses

  1,443    963    603    817    1,626    968    1,056    1,207  

Noninterest income

  2,433    1,859    1,978    1,948    2,629    2,634    1,870    2,167  

Noninterest expenses

  8,651    8,513    8,779    8,587    8,558    8,620    8,275    8,354  

Net income

  2,711    2,511    2,672    2,316    2,318    2,553    2,151    2,023  

Per Share of Common Stock:

        

Earnings per share

        

Basic

 $0.36   $0.33   $0.35   $0.31   $0.30   $0.34   $0.29   $0.27  

Diluted

  0.35    0.32    0.34    0.30    0.30    0.33    0.28    0.26  

Cash dividends

  0.19    0.19    0.19    0.19    0.18    0.18    0.18    0.18  

Book value (at quarter end)

  20.40    20.53    20.00    19.52    19.23    19.59    19.39    18.89  

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMReport of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Shareholders and Board of Directors

Isabella Bank Corporation

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets ofIsabella Bank Corporationas of December 31, 20102011 and 2009,2010, and the related consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity, income, comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2010.2011. We also have auditedIsabella Bank Corporation’sinternal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010,2011, based on criteria established in theInternal Control-Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).Isabella Bank Corporation’smanagement is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the effectiveness ofIsabella Bank Corporation’sinternal control over financial reporting, based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material misstatement exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

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

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2008, the Corporation adopted ASC Topic 715,Compensation — Retirement Benefits.

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

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position ofIsabella Bank Corporationas of December 31, 20102011 and 2009,2010, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 20102011 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinionIsabella Bank Corporationmaintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010,2011, based on the criteria established in theInternal Control-Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission.

-s- Rehmann Robson P.C.

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Rehmann Robson, P.C.

Saginaw, Michigan

March 8, 2011


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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
         
  December 31 
  2010  2009 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
 
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents        
Cash and demand deposits due from banks $16,978  $17,342 
Interest bearing balances due from banks  1,131   7,140 
         
Total cash and cash equivalents
  18,109   24,482 
Certificates of deposit held in other financial institutions  15,808   5,380 
Trading securities  5,837   13,563 
Available-for-sale investment securities (amortized cost of $329,435 in 2010 and $258,585 in 2009)
  330,724   259,066 
Mortgage loansavailable-for-sale
  1,182   2,281 
Loans        
Agricultural  71,446   64,845 
Commercial  348,852   340,274 
Installment  30,977   32,359 
Residential real estate mortgage  284,029   285,838 
         
Total loans
  735,304   723,316 
Less allowance for loan losses  12,373   12,979 
         
Net loans
  722,931   710,337 
Premises and equipment  24,627   23,917 
Corporate owned life insurance  17,466   16,782 
Accrued interest receivable  5,456   5,832 
Equity securities without readily determinable fair values  17,564   17,921 
Goodwill and other intangible assets  47,091   47,429 
Other assets  19,015   16,954 
         
Total Assets
 $1,225,810  $1,143,944 
         
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits        
Noninterest bearing $104,902  $96,875 
NOW accounts  142,259   128,111 
Certificates of deposit under $100 and other savings  425,981   389,644 
Certificates of deposit over $100  204,197   188,022 
         
Total deposits
  877,339   802,652 
Borrowed funds ($10,423 in 2010 and $17,804 in 2009 at fair value)  194,917   193,101 
Accrued interest and other liabilities  8,393   7,388 
         
Total liabilities
  1,080,649   1,003,141 
         
Shareholders’ equity        
Common stock — no par value 15,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding — 7,550,074 (including 32,686 shares to be issued) in 2010 and 7,535,193 (including 30,626 shares to be issued) in 2009  133,592   133,443 
Shares to be issued for deferred compensation obligations  4,682   4,507 
Retained earnings  8,596   4,972 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (1,709)  (2,119)
         
Total shareholders’ equity
  145,161   140,803 
         
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 $1,225,810  $1,143,944 
         

(Dollars in thousands)

   December 31, 
   2011   2010 

ASSETS

  

Cash and cash equivalents

    

Cash and demand deposits due from banks

  $24,514    $16,978  

Interest bearing balances due from banks

   4,076     1,131  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

   28,590     18,109  

Certificates of deposit held in other financial institutions

   8,924     15,808  

Trading securities

   4,710     5,837  

Available-for-sale securities (amortized cost of $414,614 in 2011 and $329,435 in 2010)

   425,120     330,724  

Mortgage loans available-for-sale

   3,205     1,182  

Loans

    

Agricultural

   74,645     71,446  

Commercial

   365,714     348,852  

Consumer

   31,572     30,977  

Residential real estate mortgage

   278,360     284,029  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans

   750,291     735,304  

Less allowance for loan losses

   12,375     12,373  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loans

   737,916     722,931  

Premises and equipment

   24,626     24,627  

Corporate owned life insurance

   22,075     17,466  

Accrued interest receivable

   5,848     5,456  

Equity securities without readily determinable fair values

   17,189     17,564  

Goodwill and other intangible assets

   46,792     47,091  

Other assets

   12,930     19,015  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

  $1,337,925    $1,225,810  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  

Deposits

    

Noninterest bearing

  $119,072    $104,902  

NOW accounts

   163,653     142,259  

Certificates of deposit under $100 and other savings

   440,123     425,981  

Certificates of deposit over $100

   235,316     204,197  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deposits

   958,164     877,339  

Borrowed funds ($5,242 in 2011 and $10,423 in 2010 at fair value)

   216,136     194,917  

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

   8,842     8,393  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   1,183,142     1,080,649  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

    

Common stock — no par value 15,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 7,589,226 (including 16,585 shares held in the Rabbi Trust) in 2011 and 7,550,074 (including 32,686 shares held in the Rabbi Trust) in 2010

   134,734     133,592  

Shares to be issued for deferred compensation obligations

   4,524     4,682  

Retained earnings

   13,036     8,596  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   2,489     (1,709
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   154,783     145,161  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

  $1,337,925    $1,225,810  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                         
        Shares to be
          
        Issued for
          
  Common Stock
     Deferred
     Accumulated Other
    
  Shares
  Common
  Compensation
  Retained
  Comprehensive
    
  Outstanding  Stock  Obligations  Earnings  Loss  Totals 
  (Dollars in thousands except per share data) 
 
Balance, January 1, 2008  6,364,120  $112,547  $3,772  $7,027  $(266) $123,080 
Cumulative effect to apply ASC Topic 715, net of tax           (1,571)     (1,571)
Comprehensive loss           4,101   (5,303)  (1,202)
Common stock dividends (10)%  687,599   30,256      (30,256)      
Regulatory capital transfer     (28,000)     28,000       
Bank acquisition  514,809   22,652            22,652 
Issuance of common stock  73,660   2,476            2,476 
Common stock issued for deferred compensation obligations  27,004   360   (360)         
Share-based payment awards under equity compensation plan        603         603 
Common stock purchased for deferred compensation obligations     (249)             (249)
Common stock repurchased pursuant to publicly announced repurchase plan  (148,336)  (6,440)           (6,440)
Cash dividends ($0.65 per share)           (4,873)     (4,873)
                         
Balance, December 31, 2008  7,518,856   133,602   4,015   2,428   (5,569)  134,476 
Comprehensive income           7,800   3,450   11,250 
Issuance of common stock  126,059   2,664            2,664 
Common stock issued for deferred compensation obligations  12,890   331   (185)        146 
Share-based payment awards under equity compensation plan        677         677 
Common stock purchased for deferred compensation obligations     (767)             (767)
Common stock repurchased pursuant to publicly announced repurchase plan  (122,612)  (2,387)            (2,387)
Cash dividends ($0.70 per share)           (5,256)     (5,256)
                         
Balance, December 31, 2009  7,535,193   133,443   4,507   4,972   (2,119)  140,803 
Comprehensive income           9,045   410   9,455 
Issuance of common stock  124,953   2,683            2,683 
Common stock issued for deferred compensation obligations  28,898   537   (475)        62 
Share-based payment awards under equity compensation plan        650         650 
Common stock purchased for deferred compensation obligations     (514)           (514)
Common stock repurchased pursuant to publicly announced repurchase plan  (138,970)  (2,557)            (2,557)
Cash dividends ($0.72 per share)           (5,421)     (5,421)
                         
Balance, December 31, 2010  7,550,074  $133,592  $4,682  $8,596  $(1,709) $145,161 
                         

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

  Common Stock
Shares
Outstanding
  Common
Stock
  Shares to be
Issued for
Deferred
Compensation
Obligations
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
  Totals 

Balance, January 1, 2009

  7,518,856   $133,602   $4,015   $2,428   $(5,569 $134,476  

Comprehensive income

              7,800    3,450    11,250  

Issuance of common stock

  126,059    2,664                2,664  

Common stock issued for deferred compensation obligations

  12,890    331    (185          146  

Share based payment awards under equity compensation plan

          677            677  

Common stock purchased for deferred compensation obligations

      (767        (767

Common stock repurchased pursuant to publicly announced repurchase plan

  (122,612  (2,387           (2,387

Cash dividends ($0.70 per share)

              (5,256      (5,256
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2009

  7,535,193    133,443    4,507    4,972    (2,119  140,803  

Comprehensive income

              9,045    410    9,455  

Issuance of common stock

  124,953    2,683                2,683  

Common stock issued for deferred compensation obligations

  28,898    537    (475          62  

Share based payment awards under equity compensation plan

          650            650  

Common stock purchased for deferred compensation obligations

      (514        (514

Common stock repurchased pursuant to publicly announced repurchase plan

  (138,970  (2,557           (2,557

Cash dividends ($0.72 per share)

              (5,421      (5,421
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2010

  7,550,074    133,592    4,682    8,596    (1,709  145,161  

Comprehensive income

              10,210    4,198    14,408  

Issuance of common stock

  120,336    3,075                3,075  

Common stock issued for deferred compensation obligations

  39,257    697    (773          (76

Share based payment awards under equity compensation plan

          615            615  

Common stock purchased for deferred compensation obligations

      (426              (426

Common stock repurchased pursuant to publicly announced repurchase plan

  (120,441  (2,204           (2,204

Cash dividends ($0.76 per share)

              (5,770      (5,770
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2011

  7,589,226   $134,734   $4,524   $13,036   $2,489   $154,783  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
             
  Year Ended December 31 
  2010  2009  2008 
  (Dollars in thousands
 
  except per share data) 
 
Interest income
            
Loans, including fees $46,794  $47,706  $49,674 
Investment securities            
Taxable  5,271   4,712   5,433 
Nontaxable  4,367   4,623   4,642 
Trading account securities  306   687   1,093 
Federal funds sold and other  479   377   543 
             
Total interest income
  57,217   58,105   61,385 
Interest expense
            
Deposits  11,530   13,588   19,873 
Borrowings  5,674   6,251   5,733 
             
Total interest expense
  17,204   19,839   25,606 
             
Net interest income
  40,013   38,266   35,779 
Provision for loan losses  4,857   6,093   9,500 
             
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
  35,156   32,173   26,279 
Noninterest income
            
Service charges and fees  6,480   6,913   6,370 
Gain on sale of mortgage loans  610   886   249 
Net (loss) gain on trading securities  (94)  80   245 
Net gain (loss) on borrowings measured at fair value  227   289   (641)
Gain on sale ofavailable-for-sale investment securities
  348   648   24 
Other  1,729   1,340   1,555 
             
Total noninterest income
  9,300   10,156   7,802 
Noninterest expenses
            
Compensation and benefits  18,552   18,258   16,992 
Occupancy  2,351   2,170   2,035 
Furniture and equipment  4,344   4,146   3,849 
FDIC insurance premiums  1,254   1,730   313 
Other  7,306   7,379   7,515 
             
Total noninterest expenses
  33,807   33,683   30,704 
             
Income before federal income tax expense (benefit)
  10,649   8,646   3,377 
Federal income tax expense (benefit)  1,604   846   (724)
             
Net income
 $9,045  $7,800  $4,101 
             
Earnings per share
            
Basic $1.20  $1.04  $0.55 
             
Diluted $1.17  $1.01  $0.53 
             
Cash dividends per basic share
 $0.72  $0.70  $0.65 
             

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

   Year Ended December 31 
   2011  2010  2009 

Interest income

    

Loans, including fees

  $45,463   $46,794   $47,706  

Investment securities

    

Taxable

   6,941    5,271    4,712  

Nontaxable

   4,806    4,367    4,623  

Trading account securities

   189    306    687  

Federal funds sold and other

   506    479    377  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total interest income

   57,905    57,217    58,105  

Interest expense

    

Deposits

   10,935    11,530    13,588  

Borrowings

   5,268    5,674    6,251  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   16,203    17,204    19,839  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income

   41,702    40,013    38,266  

Provision for loan losses

   3,826    4,857    6,093  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

   37,876    35,156    32,173  

Noninterest income

    

Service charges and fees

   6,118    6,480    6,913  

Gain on sale of mortgage loans

   538    610    886  

Net (loss) gain on trading securities

   (78  (94  80  

Net gain on borrowings measured at fair value

   181    227    289  

Gain on sale of available-for-sale investment securities

   3    348    648  

Other

   1,456    1,729    1,340  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total noninterest income

   8,218    9,300    10,156  

Noninterest expenses

    

Compensation and benefits

   19,292    18,552    18,258  

Occupancy

   2,470    2,351    2,170  

Furniture and equipment

   4,497    4,344    4,146  

FDIC insurance premiums

   1,086    1,254    1,730  

Other

   7,185    7,306    7,379  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total noninterest expenses

   34,530    33,807    33,683  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before federal income tax expense

   11,564    10,649    8,646  

Federal income tax expense

   1,354    1,604    846  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NET INCOME

  $10,210   $9,045   $7,800  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Earnings per share

    

Basic

  $1.35   $1.20   $1.04  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted

  $1.31   $1.17   $1.01  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash dividends per basic share

  $0.76   $0.72   $0.70  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
             
  Year Ended December 31 
  2010  2009  2008 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
 
Net income
 $9,045  $7,800  $4,101 
             
Unrealized holding gains (losses) onavailable-for-sale securities:
            
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the year  1,156   3,415   (3,104)
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains            
included in net income  (348)  (648)  (24)
             
Net unrealized gains (losses)  808   2,767   (3,128)
Tax effect  (351)  436   (643)
             
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax  457   3,203   (3,771)
             
(Increase) reduction of unrecognized pension costs  (72)  374   (2,320)
Tax effect  25   (127)  788 
             
Net unrealized (loss) gain on defined benefit pension plan  (47)  247   (1,532)
             
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
  410   3,450   (5,303)
             
Comprehensive income (loss)
 $9,455  $11,250  $(1,202)
             

(Dollars in thousands)

   Year Ended December 31 
   2011  2010  2009 

Net income

  $10,210   $9,045   $7,800  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities:

    

Unrealized gains arising during the year

   9,220    1,156    3,415  

Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income

   (3  (348  (648
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net unrealized gains

   9,217    808    2,767  

Tax effect

   (3,719  (351  436  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Unrealized gains, net of tax

   5,498    457    3,203  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(Increase) reduction of unrecognized pension costs

   (1,971  (72  374  

Tax effect

   671    25    (127
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net unrealized (loss) gain on defined benefit pension plan

   (1,300  (47  247  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

   4,198    410    3,450  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $14,408   $9,455   $11,250  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
             
  Year Ended December 31 
  2010  2009  2008 
  (Dollars in thousands)
 
  (Unaudited) 
 
Operating activities
            
Net income $9,045  $7,800  $4,101 
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operations:            
Provision for loan losses  4,857   6,093   9,500 
Impairment of foreclosed assets  180   157   231 
Depreciation  2,522   2,349   2,171 
Amortization and impairment of originated mortgage servicing rights  543   683   346 
Amortization of acquisition intangibles  338   375   415 
Net amortization ofavailable-for-sale investment securities
  1,153   741   356 
Realized gain on sale ofavailable-for-sale investment securities
  (348)  (648)  (24)
Net unrealized losses (gains) on trading securities  94   (80)  (245)
Net gain on sale of mortgage loans  (610)  (886)  (249)
Net unrealized (gains) losses on borrowings measured at fair value  (227)  (289)  641 
Increase in cash value of corporate owned life insurance  (642)  (641)  (616)
Realized gain on redemption of corporate owned life insurance  (21)      
Share-based payment awards under equity compensation plan  650   677   603 
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)  179   (641)  (1,812)
Origination of loans held for sale  (72,106)  (153,388)  (33,353)
Proceeds from loan sales  73,815   152,891   34,918 
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:            
Trading securities  7,632   8,292   8,513 
Accrued interest receivable  376   490   226 
Other assets  (1,914)  (6,331)  (3,565)
Accrued interest and other liabilities  1,005   581   (1,496)
             
Net cash provided by operating activities
  26,521   18,225   20,661 
             
Investing activities
            
Net change in certificates of deposit held in other financial institutions  (10,428)  (4,805)  882 
Activity inavailable-for-sale securities
            
Maturities, calls, and sales  85,273   130,580   66,387 
Purchases  (156,928)  (140,517)  (96,168)
Loan principal (originations) collections, net  (21,319)  4,437   (42,700)
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed assets  2,778   4,145   2,310 
Purchases of premises and equipment  (3,232)  (3,035)  (2,990)
Bank acquisition, net of cash acquired        (9,465)
Cash contributed to title company joint venture formation        (4,542)
Purchases of corporate owned life insurance  (175)     (1,560)
Proceeds from the redemption of corporate owned life insurance  154   11    
             
Net cash used in investing activities
  (103,877)  (9,184)  (87,846)
             
Financing activities
            
Acceptances and withdrawals of deposits, net  74,687   27,022   (47,892)
Advances (repayments) of borrowed funds  2,043   (28,960)  123,016 
Cash dividends paid on common stock  (5,421)  (5,256)  (4,873)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock  2,208   2,479   2,476 
Common stock repurchased  (2,020)  (2,056)  (6,440)
Common stock purchased for deferred compensation obligations  (514)  (767)  (249)
             
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
  70,983   (7,538)  66,038 
             
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
  (6,373)  1,503   (1,147)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year  24,482   22,979   24,126 
             
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
 $18,109  $24,482  $22,979 
             
Supplemental cash flows information:            
Interest paid $17,344  $20,030  $25,556 
Federal income taxes paid  1,261   2,237   1,155 
Supplemental noncash information:            
Transfers of loans to foreclosed assets $3,868  $2,536  $3,398 
Common stock issued for deferred compenstion obligations  475   185   360 
Common stock repurchased from an associated grantor trust (Rabbi Trust)  (537)  (331)  (360)

(Dollars in thousands)

   Year Ended December 31 
   2011  2010  2009 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net income

  $10,210   $9,045   $7,800  

Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operations:

    

Provision for loan losses

   3,826    4,857    6,093  

Impairment of foreclosed assets

   82    180    157  

Depreciation

   2,521    2,522    2,349  

Amortization and impairment of originated mortgage servicing rights

   714    543    683  

Amortization of acquisition intangibles

   299    338    375  

Net amortization of available-for-sale securities

   1,689    1,153    741  

Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities

   (3  (348  (648

Net unrealized losses (gains) on trading securities

   78    94    (80

Net gain on sale of mortgage loans

   (538  (610  (886

Net unrealized gains on borrowings measured at fair value

   (181  (227  (289

Increase in cash value of corporate owned life insurance

   (609  (642  (641

Realized gain on redemption of corporate owned life insurance

       (21    

Share-based payment awards under equity compensation plan

   615    650    677  

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

   389    179    (641

Origination of loans held for sale

   (57,584  (72,106  (153,388

Proceeds from loan sales

   56,099    73,815    152,891  

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:

    

Trading securities

   1,049    7,632    8,292  

Accrued interest receivable

   (392  376    490  

Other assets

   147    (1,914  (6,331

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

   449    1,005    581  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   18,860    26,521    18,225  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Net change in certificates of deposit held in other financial institutions

   6,884    (10,428  (4,805

Activity in available-for-sale securities

    

Maturities, calls, and sales

   78,152    85,273    130,580  

Purchases

   (165,017  (156,928  (140,517

Loan principal originations and collections, net

   (20,743  (21,319  4,437  

Proceeds from sales of foreclosed assets

   2,041    2,778    4,145  

Purchases of premises and equipment

   (2,520  (3,232  (3,035

Purchases of corporate owned life insurance

   (4,000  (175    

Proceeds from the redemption of corporate owned life insurance

       154    11  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (105,203  (103,877  (9,184
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Acceptances and withdrawals of deposits, net

  $80,825   $74,687   $27,022  

Increase (decrease) in other borrowed funds

   21,400    2,043    (28,960

Cash dividends paid on common stock

   (5,770  (5,421  (5,256

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

   2,302    2,208    2,479  

Common stock repurchased

   (1,507  (2,020  (2,056

Common stock purchased for deferred compensation obligations

   (426  (514  (767
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   96,824    70,983    (7,538
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   10,481    (6,373  1,503  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   18,109    24,482    22,979  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

  $28,590   $18,109   $24,482  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOWS INFORMATION:

    

Interest paid

  $16,239   $17,344   $20,030  

Federal income taxes paid

   878    1,261    2,237  

SUPPLEMENTAL NONCASH INFORMATION:

    

Transfers of loans to foreclosed assets

  $1,932   $3,868   $2,536  

Common stock issued for deferred compensation obligations

   773    475    185  

Common stock repurchased from an associated grantor trust (Rabbi Trust)

   (697  (537  (33

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


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)

NOTE 1 — NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CONSOLIDATION:

NOTE 1 —Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation:
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Isabella Bank Corporation (the “Corporation”), a financial services holding company, and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Isabella Bank (the “Bank”), Financial Group Information Services, and IB&T Employee Leasing, LLC. All intercompany balances and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.

Nature of Operations:NATURE OF OPERATIONS:

Isabella Bank Corporation is a financial services holding company offering a wide array of financial products and services in several mid-Michigan counties. Its banking subsidiary, Isabella Bank, offers banking services through 25 locations, 24 hour banking services locally and nationally through shared automatic teller machines, 24 hour online banking, and direct deposits to businesses, institutions, and individuals. Lending services offered include commercial loans, agricultural loans, residential real estate loans, and consumer loans, student loans, and credit cards.loans. Deposit services include interest and noninterest bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. Other related financial products include trust and investment services, safe deposit box rentals, and credit life insurance. Active competition, principally from other commercial banks, savings banks and credit unions, exists in all of the Corporation’s principal markets. The Corporation’s results of operations can be significantly affected by changes in interest rates or changes in the local economic environment.

Financial Group Information Services provides information technology services to Isabella Bank Corporation and its subsidiaries.

IB&T Employee Leasing provides payroll services, benefit administration, and other human resource services to Isabella Bank Corporation and its subsidiaries.

Use of Estimates:USE OF ESTIMATES:

In preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated balance sheet and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting year. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the fair value of certainavailable-for-sale investment securities, the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans, valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets, and determinations of assumptions in accounting for the defined benefit pension plan. In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the carrying value of foreclosed real estate, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties.

Fair Value Measurements:FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS:

Fair value refers to the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants in the market in which the reporting entity transacts such sales or transfers based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability. Assumptions are developed based on prioritizing information within a fair value hierarchy that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable data, such as the reporting entity’s own data. The Corporation may choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value measurement option has been elected are reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The fair value option (i) may be applied instrument by instrument, with certain exceptions, allowing the Corporation to record identical financial assets and liabilities at fair value or by another


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
measurement basis permitted under generally accepted accounting principles, (ii) is irrevocable (unless a new election date occurs) and (iii) is applied only to entire instruments and not to portions of instruments.

For assets and liabilities recorded at fair value, it is the Corporation’s policy to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements for those financial instruments for which there is an active market. In cases where the market for a financial asset or liability is not active, the Corporation includes appropriate risk adjustments that market participants would make for nonperformance and liquidity risks when developing fair value measurements. Fair value measurements for assets and liabilities for which limited or no observable market data exists are accordingly based primarily upon estimates, are often calculated based on the economic and competitive environment, the characteristics of the asset or liability and other factors. Therefore, the results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability. Additionally, there may be inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique, and changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect the results of current or future values.

The Corporation utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Investment securitiesavailable-for-sale, trading securities, and certain liabilities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Corporation may be required to record other assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, such as mortgage loansavailable-for-sale, impaired loans, foreclosed assets, originated mortgage servicing rights, goodwill, and certain other assets and liabilities. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve the application of lower of cost or market accounting or write downs of individual assets.

Fair Value Hierarchy

Under fair value measurement and disclosure authoritative guidance, the Corporation groups assets and liabilities measured at fair value into three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded, and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value, based on the prioritization of inputs in the valuation techniques. These levels are:

Level 1:    Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

Level 2:    Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

Level 3:    Valuation is generated from model based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

The asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

Transfers between measurement levels are recognized at the end of reporting periods.

For a further discussion of fair value considerations, refer to Notes 19Note 20 to the consolidated financial statements.

Significant Group Concentrations of Credit Risk:SIGNIFICANT GROUP CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK:

Most of the Corporation’s activities conducted are with customers located within the central Michigan area. A significant amount of its outstanding loans are secured by commercial and residential real estate. Other than these types of loans, there is no significant concentration to any other industry or any one customer.

Cash and Cash Equivalents:CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:

For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and balances due from banks, federal funds sold, and other deposit accounts. Generally, federal funds sold are for a one day


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
period. The Corporation maintains deposit accounts in various financial institutions which generally exceed federally insured limits or are not insured. Management does not believe the Company is exposed to any significant interest, credit or other financial risk as a result of these deposits.

Certificates of Deposit Held in Other Financial Institutions:CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT HELD IN OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:

Certificates of deposits held in other financial institutions consist of interest bearing certificates of deposit that mature within 3 years and are carried at cost.

Trading Securities:TRADING SECURITIES:

The Corporation engages in trading activities of its own accounts. Securities that are held principally for resale in the near term are recorded in the trading assets account at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in noninterest income. Interest income is included in net interest income.

Available-For-Sale Investment Securities:AVAILA

BLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT SECURITIES:All purchases of investment securities are generally classified asavailable-for-sale. However, classification of investment securities as either held to maturity or trading may be elected by management of the Corporation. Securities classified asavailable-for-sale are recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of the effect of deferred income taxes, excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income. Auction rate money market preferred securities and preferred stocks are considered equity securities for federal income tax purposes, and as such, no estimated federal income tax impact is expected or recorded. Auction rate money market preferred securities and preferred stock are recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, considered notother-than-temporary, excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income. Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities. Realized gains and losses on the sale ofavailable-for-sale investment securities are determined using the specific identification method.

Investment securities are reviewed quarterly for possibleother-than-temporary impairment (OTTI)(“OTTI”). In determining whether another-than-temporary impairment exists for debt securities, management must assert that: (a) it does not have the intent to sell the security; and (b) it is more likely than not it will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis. If these conditions are not met, the Corporation must recognize another-than-temporary impairment charge through earnings for the difference between the debt security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value, and such amount is included in noninterest income. For debt securities that do not meet the above criteria, and the Corporation does not expect to recover the security’s amortized cost basis, the security is consideredother-than-temporarily impaired. For these debt securities, the Corporation separates the total impairment into the credit risk loss component and the amount of the loss related to market and other risk factors. In order to determine the amount of the credit loss for a debt security, the Corporation calculates the recovery value by performing a discounted cash flow analysis based on the current cash flows and future cash flows management expects to recover. The amount of the totalother-than-temporary impairment related to the credit risk is recognized in earnings and is included in noninterest income. The amount of the totalother-than-temporary impairment related to other risk factors is recognized as a component of other comprehensive income. For debt securities that have recognized another-than-temporary impairment through earnings, if through subsequent evaluation there is a significant increase in the cash flow expected, the difference between the amortized cost basis and the cash flows expected to be collected is accreted as interest income.

Available-for-sale equity securities are reviewed forother-than-temporary impairment at each reporting date. This evaluation considers a number of factors including, but not limited to, the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, and management’s ability and intent to hold the securities until fair value recovers. If it is determined that management does not have the ability and intent to hold the securities until recovery or that there are conditions that indicate that a security may


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
not recover in value then the difference between the fair value and the cost of the security is recognized in earnings and is included in noninterest income. No such losses for debt or equity securities were recognized in 2011, 2010, 2009, or 2008.
2009.

Loans:LOANS:

Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at their outstanding principal balance adjusted for any charge-offs, the allowance for loans losses, and any deferred fees or costs on originated loans. Interest income on loans is accrued over the term of the loan based on the principal amount outstanding. Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are capitalized and recognized as a component of interest income over the term of the loan using the constantlevel yield method.

The accrual of interest on mortgageagricultural, commercial and commercialmortgage loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days or more past due unless the credit is well-securedwell secured and in the process of collection. Credit card loans and other personalConsumer loans are typically charged off no later than 180 days past due. Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.

For loans that are placed on non-accrual status or charged off, all interest accrued in the current calendar year, but not collected, is reversed against interest income while interest accrued in prior calendar years, but not collected is charged against the allowance for loan losses. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis, until qualifying for return to accrual status. Loans are returned to accrual status when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. For impaired loans not classified as nonaccrual, interest income continues to be accrued over the term of the loan based on the principal amount outstanding.

Allowance for Loan Losses:ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES:

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of the loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The allowance consists of specific, general and unallocated components. The specific component relates to loans that are deemed to be impaired. For such loans that are also analyzed for specific allowance allocations, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows or collateral value or observable market price of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non classified loans and is based on historical loss experience. An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that management believes affect its estimate of probable losses based on qualitative factors. The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio.

Loans may be classified as impaired if they meet one or more of the following criteria:

1.  There has been a chargeoff of its principal balance;

2.  The loan has been classified as a troubled debt restructuring; or

3.  The loan is in nonaccrual status.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercialagricultural and commercial real estate loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral, less cost to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent.
Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Corporation does not separately identify individual consumer loans for impairment allocations and related disclosures.

Loans Held for Sale:LOANS HELD FOR SALE:

Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or fair value as determined by aggregating outstanding commitments from investors or current investor yield requirements. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance of which the provision is accounted for in other noninterest expenses in the consolidated statements of income.

Mortgage loans held for sale are sold with the mortgage servicing rights retained by the Corporation. The carrying value of mortgage loans sold is reduced by the cost allocated to the associated mortgage servicing rights. Gains or losses on sales of mortgage loans are recognized based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related mortgage loans sold.

Transfers of Financial Assets:TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS:

Transfers of financial assets, including sold mortgage loans and mortgage loans held for sale, as described above, and participation loans are accounted for as sales when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is determined to be surrendered when 1) the assets have been legally isolated from the Corporation, 2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of the right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets and 3) the Corporation does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity. Other than servicing, as disclosed in Note 5, the Corporation has no substantive continuing involvement related to these loans. Servicing fee earned on such loans was $760, $724, and $627 for 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively, and is included in other noninterest income.

Servicing:SERVICING:

Servicing assets are recognized as separate assets when rights are acquired through purchase or through sale of financial assets. The Corporation has no purchased servicing rights. For sales of mortgage loans, a portion of the cost of originating the loan is allocated to the servicing right based on relative fair value. Fair value is based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available, or alternatively, is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The valuation model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, such as the cost to service, the discount rate, the custodial earnings rate, an inflation rate, ancillary income, prepayment speeds and default rates and losses.

Servicing assets are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to amortized cost. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights into tranches based on predominant risk characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type, and investor type. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual tranche, to the extent that fair value is less than the capitalized amount for the tranche. If the Corporation later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a particular tranche, a reduction of the valuation allowance may be recorded as an increase to income. Capitalized servicing rights are reported in other assets and are amortized into noninterest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying financial assets.


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The unpaid principal balance of mortgages serviced for others was $304,626 and $309,882 with capitalized servicing rights of $2,374 and $2,667 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Servicing fee income is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans for others. The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal; or a fixed amount per loan and are recorded as income when earned.
The Corporation recorded servicing fee revenue of $732, $760, and $724 related to residential mortgage loans serviced for others during 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively and is included in other non interest income.

Loans Acquired Through Transfer:LOANS ACQUIRED THROUGH TRANSFER:

Authoritative accounting guidance related to acquired loans requires that a valuation allowance for loans acquired in a transfer, including in a business combination, reflect only losses incurred after acquisition, and should not be recorded at acquisition. This standard applies to any loan acquired in a transfer that shows evidence of credit quality deterioration since it was originated.

Foreclosed Assets:FORECLOSED ASSETS:

Assets acquired through, or in lieu, of loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at the lower of the Corporation’s carrying amount or fair value less estimated selling costs at the date of transfer, establishing a new cost basis. Any write downs based on the asset’s fair value at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for loan losses. After foreclosure, property held for sale is carried at the lower of the new cost basis or fair value less costs to sell. Impairment losses on property to be held and used are measured at the amount by which the carrying amount of property exceeds its fair value. Costs relating to holding these assets are expensed as incurred. Valuations are periodically performed by management, and any subsequent write-downs are recorded as a charge to operations, if necessary, to reduce the carrying value of a property to the lower of the Corporation’s carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Foreclosed assets of $1,876 and $2,067 as of December 31, 2011 and $1,1572010, respectively, are included in Other Assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Premises and Equipment:PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT:

Land is carried at cost. Buildings and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation which is computed principally by the straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the related assets, which range from 3 to 40 years. Major improvements are capitalized and appropriately amortized based upon the useful lives of the related assets or the expected terms of the leases,

if shorter, using the straight-line method. Maintenance, repairs and minor alterations are charged to current operations as expenditures occur. Management annually reviews these assets to determine whether carrying values have been impaired.

Fdic Insurance Premium:FDIC INSURANCE PREMIUM

:    In 2009, the Corporation was required to prepay quarterly FDIC risk-based assessments for the fourth quarter of 2009 and each of the quarters in the years ending December 31, 2010, 2011 and 2012. The assessments for 2010 through 2012, which had a carrying balance of $3,586$2,588 and $4,737$3,586 as of December 31, 20102011 and 2009,2010, respectively, have been recorded as a prepaid asset in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in Other Assets, and will be expensed on a ratable basis quarterly through December 31, 2012.

Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Values:EQUITY SECURITIES WITHOUT READILY DETERMINABLE FAIR VALUES:    

Included in equity securities without readily determinable fair values are restricted securities, which are carried at cost, and investments in nonconsolidated entities accounted for under the equity method of accounting.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Equity securities without readily determinable fair values consist of the following as of December 31:
         
  2010  2009 
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock $7,596  $7,960 
Investment in Corporate Settlement Solutions  6,793   6,782 
Federal Reserve Bank Stock  1,879   1,879 
Investment in Valley Financial Corporation  1,000   1,000 
Other  296   300 
         
Total $17,564  $17,921 
         

   2011   2010 

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

  $7,380    $7,596  

Investment in Corporate Settlement Solutions

   6,611     6,793  

Federal Reserve Bank Stock

   1,879     1,879  

Investment in Valley Financial Corporation

   1,000     1,000  

Other

   319     296  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $17,189    $17,564  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stock Compensation Plans:EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN:    

At December 31, 2010,2011, the Isabella Bank Corporation and Related Companies Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (the “Directors Plan”) had 224,663218,023 shares eligible to be issued to participants, for which an associated grantor trust (Rabbi Trust) held 32,68616,585 shares. The Corporation had 216,905224,663 shares to be issued in 2009,2010, with 30,62632,686 shares held in the Rabbi Trust. Compensation costs relating to share based payment transactions are recognized in the consolidated financial statements andas the services are rendered, with the cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.issued (see “Equity Compensation Plan” in Note 17.) The Corporation has no other share basedshare-based compensation plans.

Corporate Owned Life Insurance:CORPORATE OWNED LIFE INSURANCE:    

The Corporation has purchased life insurance policies on key members of management. In the event of death of one of these individuals, the Corporation would receive a specified cash payment equal to the face value of the policy. Such policies are recorded at their cash surrender value, or the amount that can be realized on the balance sheet dates. Increases in cash surrender value in excess of single premiums paid are reported as Other Noninterest Income.
ASC Topic 715 was amended to require that the Corporation recognize a liability for any post retirement benefits provided by the Corporation, beginning January 1, 2008. As a result of the adoption of the new authoritative guidance, the Corporation recognized a liability of $1,571 as of January 1, 2008.

As of December 31, 20102011 and 2009,2010, the present value of the post retirement benefits promisedpayable by the Corporation to the covered employees was estimated to be $2,573$2,633 and $2,505,$2,573, respectively, and is included in Accrued Interest Payable and Other Liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The periodic policy maintenance costs were $60 and $68 for 2011 and $45 for 2010, and 2009, respectively.

Acquisition Intangibles and Goodwill:ACQUISITION INTANGIBLES AND GOODWILL:

The Corporation previously acquired branch facilities and related deposits in business combinations accounted for as a purchase. The acquisitions included amounts related to the valuation of customer deposit relationships (core deposit intangibles). Core deposit intangibles arising from acquisitions are included in Other Assets and are being amortized over their estimated lives.lives and evaluated for potential impairment on at least an annual basis. Goodwill, which is included in Other Assets, represents the excess of purchase price over identifiable assets, is not amortized but is evaluated for impairment on at least annually, or on an interim basisannual basis. Goodwill is typically qualitatively evaluated to determine if an event occurs or circumstances change that wouldit is more likely than not reducethat the carrying balance is impaired. If it is determined that the carrying balance of goodwill is more likely than not to be impaired, management performs a cash flow valuation to determine the extent of the

potential impairment. Acquisition intangibles are tested for impairment with a cash flow valuation. This valuation method requires a significant degree of management judgment. In the event the projected undiscounted net operating cash flows for these intangible assets are less than the carrying value, the asset is recorded at fair value ofas determined by the reporting unit below the carrying value.

valuation model.

Off Balance Sheet Credit Related Financial Instruments:OFF BALANCE SHEET CREDIT RELATED FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation has entered into commitments to extend credit, including commitments under credit card arrangements, home equity lines of credit, commercial letters of credit, and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded only when funded.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)FEDERAL INCOME TAXES:
Federal Income Taxes:
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax assets or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases on the various balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws. ValuationsValuation allowances are established, where necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the year plus or minus the change during the year in deferred tax assets and liabilities.

The Corporation analyzes its filing positions in the jurisdictions where it is required to file income tax returns, as well as all open tax years in these jurisdictions. The Corporation has also elected to retain its existing accounting policy with respect to the treatment of interest and penalties attributable to income taxes, and continues to reflect any charges for such, to the extent they arise, as a component of its noninterest expenses

expenses.

Marketing Costs:MARKETING COSTS:    

Marketing costs are expensed as incurred (see Note 10)11).

RECLASSIFICATIONS:    Certain amounts reported in the 2010 and 2009 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the 2011 presentation.

Computation of Earnings Per Share:NOTE 2 — COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholdersshareholders divided by the weighted — average number of common shares issuedoutstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustments to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Corporation relate solely to outstanding shares in the Corporation’s Directors Plan, (seesee Note 16).

17.

Earnings per common share have been computed based on the following:

             
  2010  2009  2008 
 
Average number of common shares outstanding for basic calculation  7,541,676   7,517,276   7,492,677 
Average potential effect of shares in the Deferred Director fee plan(1)  187,744   181,319   184,473 
             
Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per common share  7,729,420   7,698,595   7,677,150 
             
Net income $9,045  $7,800  $4,101 
             
Earnings per share
            
Basic
 $1.20  $1.04  $0.55 
             
Diluted
 $1.17  $1.01  $0.53 
             

   2011   2010   2009 

Average number of common shares outstanding for basic calculation

   7,572,841     7,541,676     7,517,276  

Average potential effect of shares in the Directors Plan(1)

   194,634     187,744     181,319  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per common share

   7,767,475     7,729,420     7,698,595  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

  $10,210    $9,045    $7,800  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share

      

Basic

  $1.35    $1.20    $1.04  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

  $1.31    $1.17    $1.01  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1)Exclusive of shares held in the Rabbi Trust

NOTE 3 — ACCOUNTING STANDARDS UPDATES

Reclassifications:Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Updates

Certain amounts reported in the 2009 and 2008 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the 2010 presentation.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

FASB ASC Topic 310, “Receivables.” In April 2010, ASC Topic 310 was amended by Accounting Standards Update (ASU)No. 2010-18,2010-06:Effect of a Loan Modification When the Loan Is Part of a Pool That Is Accounted for as a Single Asset — (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task”), to clarify that individual loans accounted for


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
within pools are not to be removed from the pool solely as a result of modifications to the loan (including troubled debt restructurings). The new guidance was effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after July 15, 2010 and did not have a significant impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.
In July 2010, ASC Topic 310 was amended by ASUNo. 2010-20,Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses”to provide financial statement users greater transparency about the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses and the credit quality of its financing receivables. Existing disclosures are amended that required the Corporation to provide the following disclosure about its loan portfolio on a disaggregated basis: (1) a rollforward schedule of the allowance for loan losses from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of a reporting period on a portfolio segment basis, with the ending balance further disaggregated on the basis of the impairment method, (2) for each disaggregated ending balance in item (1), the related recorded investment in loans, (3) the nonaccrual status of loans by class of loans, and (4) impaired loans by class of loans.
The amendments in this update required the Corporation to provide the following additional disclosures about its loans: (1) credit quality indicators of financing receivables at the end of the reporting period by class of loans, (2) the aging of past due loans at the end of the reporting period by class of loans, (3) the nature and extent of troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the period by class of loans and their effect on the allowance for loan losses, (4) the nature and extent of financing receivables modified within the previous 12 months that defaulted during the period by class of financing receivables and their effect on the allowance for loan losses and (5) significant purchases and sales of loans during the period disaggregated by portfolio segment. The new disclosures as of the end of a reporting period were effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010, with the exception of the new disclosures related to troubled debt restructurings which are not required to be reported until the second quarter of 2011. The new disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The new guidance has significantly expanded the Corporation’s consolidated financial statement disclosures. (See Note 4)
FASB ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other.” In December 2010, ASC Topic 350 was amended by ASUNo. 2010-28,When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)”, to address questions related to the testing for goodwill impairments for entities with goodwill with zero or negative carrying amounts. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010 and is not anticipated to have any impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.
FASB ASC Topic 715, “Compensation — Retirement Benefits.” In January 2010, ASC Topic 715 was amended by ASUNo. 2010-06,Improving Disclosures about Fair Value MeasurementsMeasurement””, to change the terminology for major categories of assets to classes of assets to correspond with the amendments to ASC Topic 820 (see below). The new guidance was effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after

In January 1, 2010, and had no impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations.” In December 2010, ASC Topic 805 wasASU No. 2010-06 amended by ASUNo. 2010-29,“Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force”, to address diversity in practice about the interpretation of the pro forma revenue and earnings disclosure requirements for business combinations. The new guidance is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period on or after December 15, 2010 and is not anticipated to impact the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.
FASB ASC Topic 810, “Consolidation.” New authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 810 amends prior guidance to change how a company determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. The determination of whether a company is required to consolidate an entity is based on, among other factors, an entity’s purpose and design and a company’s ability to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. The new authoritative accounting guidance requires additional disclosures about the reporting entity’s involvement with


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
variable interest entities and any significant changes in risk exposure due to that involvement as well as its affect on the entity’s financial statements. The new authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 810 was effective January 1, 2010 and had no impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.
FASB ASCAccounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” In January 2010, ASC Topic 820 was amended by ASUNo. 2010-06,Disclosures” to add new disclosures for: (1) significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and the reasons for the transfers and (2) presenting separately information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements for Level 3 fair value instruments (as opposed to reporting activity as net).

ASUNo. 2010-06 also clarifiesclarified existing disclosures by requiring reporting entities to provide fair value measurement disclosures for each class of assets and liabilities and to provide disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements.

The new authoritative guidance was effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2010after December 15, 2009 except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the rollforward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements, which willwas effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The new guidance did not have a significant impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU No. 2011-01: “Deferral of the Effective Date of Disclosures about Troubled Debt Restructurings in Update No. 2010-20.”

In January 2011, ASU No. 2011-01 amended ASC Topic 310, “Receivables” to temporarily delay the effective date of new disclosures related to troubled debt restructurings as required in ASU No. 2010-20, “Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses”,which was initially intended to be effective January 1,for interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 2010. The effective date of the new disclosures about troubled debt restructurings was delayed to coordinate with the newly issued guidance for determining what constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (ASU No. 2011-02). The new disclosures were effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after June 15, 2011 and increased the level of reporting disclosures related to troubled debt restructurings.

ASU No. 2011-02: “A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring.”

In April 2011, ASU No. 2011-02 amended ASC Topic 310, “Receivables” to clarify authoritative guidance as to what loan modifications constitute concessions, and would therefore be considered a troubled debt restructuring. Classification as a troubled debt restructuring will automatically classify such loans as impaired. ASU No. 2011-02 clarifies that:

If a debtor does not otherwise have access to funds at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics as the modified debt, the modification would be considered to be at a below-market rate, which may indicate that the creditor has granted a concession.

A modification that results in a temporary or permanent increase in the contractual interest rate cannot be presumed to be at a rate that is at or above a market rate and therefore could still be considered a concession.

A creditor must consider whether a borrower’s default is “probable” on any of its debt in the foreseeable future when assessing financial difficulty.

A modification that results in an insignificant delay in payments is not a concession.

In addition, ASU No. 2011-02 clarifies that a creditor is precluded from using the effective interest rate test in the debtor’s guidance on modification of payables (ASC Topic 470, “Debt”) when evaluating whether a modification constitutes a troubled debt restructuring. The new authoritative guidance was effective for interim

and annual periods beginning on or after June 15, 2011 and increased the volume of loans that the Corporation classified as troubled debt restructurings and required additional disclosures (see Note 6 – Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses).

ASU No. 2011-08: “Testing Goodwill for Impairment

In September 2011, ASU No. 2011-08 amended ASC Topic 350, “Goodwill and Other” to simplify the testing of goodwill impairments. This update will allow for a qualitative assessment of goodwill to determine whether or not it is necessary to perform the two-step impairment test described in ASC Topic 350. While the new authoritative guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011, the Corporation elected to early adopt the guidance as of December 31, 2011. The new guidance did not have any impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

Pending Accounting Standards Updates

ASU No. 2011-03: “Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements

In April 2011, ASU No. 2011-03 amended ASC Topic 310, “Transfers and Servicing” to eliminate from the assessment of effective control, the criteria calling for the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed upon terms, even in the event of the transferee’s default. The assessment of effective control should instead focus on the transferor’s contractual rights and obligations. The new authoritative guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011 and is not anticipatedexpected to impact the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU No. 2011-04: “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS

In May 2011, ASU No. 2011-04 amended ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement” to align fair value measurements and disclosures in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The ASU changes the wording used to describe the requirements in GAAP for measuring fair value and disclosures about fair value.

The ASU clarifies the application of existing fair value measurements and disclosure requirements related to:

The application of highest and best use and valuation premise concepts.

Measuring the fair value of an instrument classified in a reporting entity’s stockholders’ equity.

Disclosure about fair value measurements within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

The ASU also changes particular principles or requirements for measuring fair value and disclosing information measuring fair value and disclosures related to:

Measuring the fair value of financial instruments that are managed within a portfolio.

Application of premiums and discounts in a fair value measurement.

The new authoritative guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011 and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

FASBASU No. 2011-05: “Presentation of Comprehensive Income

In June 2011, ASU No. 2011-05 amended ASC Topic 860, “Transfers220, “Comprehensive Income” to improve the comparability, consistency, and Servicing.” New authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 860 amends prior accounting guidance to enhance reporting about transferstransparency of financial assets, including securitizations,reporting and where companies have continuing exposure to increase the risks relatedprominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. In addition, to transferred financial assets. increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income, and to facilitate the convergence of GAAP and IFRS, the FASB eliminated the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity.

The new authoritative accounting guidance eliminates the concept ofis effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011 and is not expected to have a “qualifying special purpose entity” and changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets. The new authoritative accounting guidance also requires additional disclosures about all continuing involvements with transferred financial assets including information about gains and losses resulting from transfers during the period. The new authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 860 was effective January 1, 2010 and had no significant impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 2 —Trading Securities
statements since the Corporation has always elected to present a separate statement of comprehensive income.

NOTE 4 — TRADING SECURITIES

Trading securities, at fair value, consist of the following investments at December 31:

         
  2010  2009 
 
States and political subdivisions $5,837  $9,962 
Mortgage-backed     3,601 
         
Total
 $5,837  $13,563 
         

   2011   2010 

States and political subdivisions

  $4,710    $5,837  

Included in the net trading losses of $94$78 during 2010,2011, were $74$60 of net trading losses on securities that relate to the Corporation’s trading portfolio as of December 31, 2010.2011. Included in net trading gains of $80$94 during 2009,2010, were $38$74 of net trading gains on securities that relate to the Corporation’s trading portfolio as of December 31, 2009.


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2010.


NOTE 5 — AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT SECURITIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
NOTE 3 —Available-for-Sale Investment Securities
The amortized cost and fair value ofavailable-for-sale investment securities, with gross unrealized gains and losses, are as follows as of December 31:
                 
  2010 
     Gross
  Gross
    
  Amortized
  Unrealized
  Unrealized
  Fair
 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
 
Government sponsored enterprises $5,394  $10  $  $5,404 
States and political subdivisions  167,328   3,349   960   169,717 
Auction rate money market preferred  3,200      335   2,865 
Preferred stocks  7,800      864   6,936 
Mortgage-backed  101,096   1,633   514   102,215 
Collateralized mortgage obligations  44,617   103   1,133   43,587 
                 
Total
 $329,435  $5,095  $3,806  $330,724 
                 
                 
  2009 
     Gross
  Gross
    
  Amortized
  Unrealized
  Unrealized
  Fair
 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
 
Government sponsored enterprises $19,386  $127  $42  $19,471 
States and political subdivisions  150,688   3,632   2,590   151,730 
Auction rate money market preferred  3,200      227   2,973 
Preferred stocks  7,800      746   7,054 
Mortgage-backed  67,215   638   119   67,734 
Collateralized mortgage obligations  10,296      192   10,104 
                 
Total
 $258,585  $4,397  $3,916  $259,066 
                 
The Corporation had pledgedavailable-for-sale and trading securities in the following amounts as of December 31:
         
  2010  2009 
 
Pledged to secure borrowed funds $86,788  $41,612 
Pledged to secure repurchase agreements  86,381   74,605 
Pledged for public deposits and for other purposes necessary or required by law  14,626   20,054 
         
Total
 $187,795  $136,271 
         
While borrowed funds increased $1,816 since December 31, 2009, the Corporation increased the level of securities pledged to secure other borrowed funds and repurchase agreements by $51,524 in the same period. The additional pledging has enhanced the Corporation’s liquidity position as it allows for an increased availability of borrowed funds.


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   2011 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 

Government sponsored enterprises

  $395    $2    $    $397  

States and political subdivisions

   166,832     8,157     51     174,938  

Auction rate money market preferred

   3,200          1,151     2,049  

Preferred stocks

   6,800          1,767     5,033  

Mortgage-backed securities

   140,842     2,807     47     143,602  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

   96,545     2,556          99,101  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $414,614    $13,522    $3,016    $425,120  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   2010 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 

Government sponsored enterprises

  $5,394    $10    $    $5,404  

States and political subdivisions

   167,328     3,349     960     169,717  

Auction rate money market preferred

   3,200          335     2,865  

Preferred stocks

   7,800          864     6,936  

Mortgage-backed securities

   101,096     1,633     514     102,215  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

   44,617     103     1,133     43,587  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $329,435    $5,095    $3,806    $330,724  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
The amortized cost and fair value ofavailable-for-sale securities by contractual maturity at December 31, 20102011 are as follows:
                         
  Maturing  Securities
    
     After One
  After Five
     With
    
  Due in
  Year But
  Years But
     Variable
    
  One Year
  Within
  Within
  After
  Monthly
    
  or Less  Five Years  Ten Years  Ten Years  Payments  Total 
 
Government sponsored enterprises $  $5,000  $394  $  $  $5,394 
States and political subdivisions  14,061   33,702   85,757   33,808      167,328 
Auction rate money market preferred              3,200   3,200 
Preferred stocks              7,800   7,800 
Mortgage-backed              101,096   101,096 
Collateralized mortgage obligations              44,617   44,617 
                         
Total amortized cost
 $14,061  $38,702  $86,151  $33,808  $156,713  $329,435 
                         
Fair value
 $14,132  $39,844  $87,660  $43,286  $145,802  $330,724 
                         

   Maturing   

Securities

With

Variable

Monthly

Payments

or

     
       After One   After Five           
   Due in   Year But   Years But       Continual     
   One Year   Within   Within   After   Call     
   or Less   Five Years   Ten Years   Ten Years   Dates   Total 

Government sponsored enterprises

  $    $    $395    $    $    $395  

States and political subdivisions

   8,381     34,610     87,436     36,405          166,832  

Auction rate money market preferred

                       3,200     3,200  

Preferred stocks

                       6,800     6,800  

Mortgage-backed securities

                       140,842     140,842  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

                       96,545     96,545  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total amortized cost

  $8,381    $34,610    $87,831    $36,405    $247,387    $414,614  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value

  $8,441    $35,904    $93,586    $37,404    $249,785    $425,120  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expected maturities for government sponsored enterprises and states and political subdivisions may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations.

As auction rate money market preferreds and preferred stocks have continual call dates, they are not reported by a specific maturity group. Because of their variable monthly payments, auction rate money market preferreds, preferred stocks, mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are not reported by a specific maturity group.

A summary of the activity related to the sale ofavailable-for-sale debt securities is as follows during the years ended December 31:

             
  2010  2009  2008 
 
Proceeds from sales of securities $18,303  $32,204  $6,096 
             
Gross realized gains $351  $648  $24 
Gross realized losses  (3)      
             
Net realized gains $348  $648  $24 
             
Applicable income tax expense $118  $220  $8 
             

   2011   2010  2009 

Proceeds from sales of securities

  $8,877    $18,303   $32,204  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross realized gains

  $3    $351   $648  

Gross realized losses

        (3    
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net realized gains

  $3    $348   $648  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Applicable income tax expense

  $1    $118   $220  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

The cost basis used to determine the realized gains or losses of securities sold was the amortized cost of the individual investment security as of the trade date.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Information pertaining toavailable-for-sale securities with gross unrealized losses at December 31 aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in continuous loss position, follows:
                     
  December 31, 2010 
  Less Than Twelve Months  Over Twelve Months    
  Gross
     Gross
     Total
 
  Unrealized
  Fair
  Unrealized
  Fair
  Unrealized
 
  Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses 
 
States and political subdivisions $960  $29,409  $  $  $960 
Auction rate money market preferred        335   2,865   335 
Preferred stock        864   2,936   864 
Mortgage-backed  514   38,734         514 
Collateralized mortgage obligations  1,133   33,880         1,133 
                     
Total
 $2,607  $102,023  $1,199  $5,801  $3,806 
                     
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position:
      82       4   86 
                     
                     
  December 31, 2009 
  Less Than Twelve Months  Over Twelve Months    
  Gross
     Gross
     Total
 
  Unrealized
  Fair
  Unrealized
  Fair
  Unrealized
 
  Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses 
 
Government sponsored enterprises $42  $7,960  $  $  $42 
States and political subdivisions  2,536   11,459   54   2,267   2,590 
Auction rate money market preferred        227   2,973   227 
Preferred stocks        746   3,054   746 
Mortgage-backed  119   25,395         119 
Collateralized mortgage obligations  192   10,104         192 
                     
Total
 $2,889  $54,918  $1,027  $8,294  $3,916 
                     
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position:
      39       8   47 
                     
The Corporation invested $11,000 in

   2011 
   Less Than Twelve Months   Over Twelve Months     
   Gross       Gross       Total 
   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized 
   Losses   Value   Losses   Value   Losses 

States and political subdivisions

  $51    $1,410    $    $    $51  

Auction rate money market preferred

             1,151     2,049     1,151  

Preferred stocks

             1,767     5,033     1,767  

Mortgage-backed securities

   47     24,291               47  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $98    $25,701    $2,918    $7,082    $3,016  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Number of securities in an unrealized loss position:

     6       6     12  
    

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

   2010 
   Less Than Twelve Months   Over Twelve Months     
   Gross       Gross       Total 
   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized 
   Losses   Value   Losses   Value   Losses 

States and political subdivisions

  $960    $29,409    $    $    $960  

Auction rate money market preferred

             335     2,865     335  

Preferred stocks

             864     2,936     864  

Mortgage-backed securities

   514     38,734               514  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

   1,133     33,880               1,133  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $2,607    $102,023    $1,199    $5,801    $3,806  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Number of securities in an unrealized loss position:

     82       4     86  
    

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

As a result of market conditions associated with certain auction rate money market preferred investment security instruments, which are classified asavailable-for-salesecurities, and reflected at estimated fair value.$7,800 of the Corporation’s initial investment of $11,000 converted to preferred stocks with debt like characteristics in 2009. Due to credit market uncertainty, the trading for these securities has been limited. As a result of the limited trading of these securities $7,800 converted to preferred stock with debt like characteristics in 2009.

Due to2009 and 2010, the limited trading activity of these securities, the fair values were estimated utilizingCorporation utilized a discounted cash flow analysis as ofto determine fair values on December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009. These analyses2010. This analysis considered the creditworthiness of the counterparty, the timing of expected future cash flows, and the current volume of trading activity. activity, and recent trade prices. The discount rates used were determined by using the interest rates of similarly rated financial institution’s debt based on the weighted average of a range of terms for corporate bond interest rates, which were obtained from published sources and ranged from 3.90% to 6.90% as of December 31, 2010. During 2011, the markets for these securities have normalized and established regular trading patterns. As such, the Corporation determined the fair value for these securities based on quoted prices for identical securities, or based on quoted prices for similar securities as of December 31, 2011.

As of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, management conducted an analysis to determine whether all securities currently in an unrealized loss position, including auction rate money market preferred securities and preferred stocks, should be considered other-than-temporarily-impaired (“OTTI”). Such analyses considered, among other factors, the following criteria:

Has the value of the investment declined more than what is deemed to be reasonable based on a risk and maturity adjusted discount rate?

Is the investment credit rating below investment grade?

Is it probable that the issuer will be unable to pay the amount when due?

Is it more likely than not that the Corporation will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis?

Has the duration of the investment been extended?

As of December 31, 2011, the Corporation held an auction rate money market preferred security and preferred stockstocks which declinedcontinued to be in fair valuean unrealized loss position as a result of the securitiessecurities’ interest rates, as they are currently lower than the offering rates of securities with similar characteristics. Despite the limited trading of these securities, managementManagement has determined that any declines in the fair value of these securities are the result of changes in interest rates and not risks related to the underlying credit quality of the security. Additionally, none of these securities are deemed to be below investment grade, and management does not intend to sell the securities in an unrealized loss position, and it is more likely than not that the Corporation will not have to sell the securities before recovery of their cost basis. As a result, the Corporation has not recognized another-than-temporary impairment related to these declines in fair value.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
As of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, management conducted an analysis to determine whether all securities currently in an unrealized loss position, including auction rate money market preferred securities and preferred stocks, should be consideredother-than-temporarily-impaired (OTTI). Such analyses considered, among other factors, the following criteria:
• Has the value of the investment declined more than what is deemed to be reasonable based on a risk and maturity adjusted discount rate?
• Is the investment credit rating below investment grade?
• Is it probable that the issuer will be unable to pay the amount when due?
• Is it more likely than not that the Corporation will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis?
• Has the duration of the investment been extended?
Based on the Corporation’s analysis using the above criteria, the fact that management has asserted that it does not have the intent to sell these securities in an unrealized loss position, and that it is more likely than not the Corporation will not have to sell the securities before recovery of their cost basis, management does not believe that the values of any such securities areother-than-temporarily impaired as of as of December 31, 20102011 or 2009.
NOTE 4 —Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
2010.

NOTE 6 — LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (ALLL)

The Corporation grants commercial, agricultural, consumerresidential, and residentialconsumer loans to customers situated primarily in Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Gratiot, Mecosta, Midland, Western Saginaw, Montcalm, and Southern ClareSaginaw counties in Michigan. The ability of the borrowers to honor their repayment obligations is often dependent upon the real estate, agricultural, light manufacturing, retail, gaming and tourism, higher education, and general economic conditions of this region. Substantially all of the consumer and residential mortgage loans are secured by various items of property, while commercial loans are secured primarily by real estate, business assets, and personal guarantees; a portion of loans are unsecured.

A summary

Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold in its portfolio are reported at their outstanding principal balance adjusted for any charge-offs, the allowance for loans losses, and any deferred fees or costs. Interest income on loans is accrued over the term of the major classificationsloan based on the principal amount outstanding. Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are capitalized and recognized as a component of interest income over the term of the loan using the level yield method.

The accrual of interest on agricultural, commercial and mortgage loans is as follows astypically discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days or more past due unless the credit is well-secured and in the process of December 31:

         
  2010  2009 
 
Mortgage loans on real estate        
Residential 1-4 family $207,749  $207,560 
Commercial  239,810   224,176 
Agricultural  44,246   38,236 
Construction and land development  12,250   13,268 
Second mortgages  26,712   34,255 
Equity lines of credit  37,318   30,755 
         
Total mortgage loans  568,085   548,250 
Commercial and agricultural loans        
Commercial  109,042   116,098 
Agricultural production  27,200   26,609 
         
Total commercial and agricultural loans  136,242   142,707 
Consumer installment loans  30,977   32,359 
         
Total loans  735,304   723,316 
Less: allowance for loan losses  12,373   12,979 
         
Net loans
 $722,931  $710,337 
         


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collection. Consumer loans are typically charged off no later than 180 days past due. Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
A summary of changesFor loans that are placed on nonaccrual status or charged off, all interest accrued in the current calendar year, but not collected, is reversed against interest income while interest accrued in prior calendar years, but not collected, is charged against the allowance for loan losses by loan segments follows:
Allowancelosses. The interest on these loans is accounted for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Financing Receivables
on the cash basis, until qualifying for return to accrual status. Loans are returned to accrual status after six months of continuous performance. For impaired loans not classified as nonaccrual, interest income continues to be accrued over the Year Ended December 31, 2010
                         
        Residential
          
  Commercial  Agricultural  Real Estate  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
 
Allowance for loan losses
                        
January 1, 2010 $5,531  $731  $3,590  $626  $2,501  $12,979 
Loans charged off  (3,731)     (2,524)  (596)     (6,851)
Recoveries  452   1   638   297      1,388 
Provision for loan losses  3,796   301   1,494   278   (1,012)  4,857 
                         
December 31, 2010
 $6,048  $1,033  $3,198  $605  $1,489  $12,373 
                         
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2010
                        
Individually evaluated for impairment $490  $558  $732  $  $  $1,780 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  5,558   475   2,466   605   1,489   10,593 
                         
Total
 $6,048  $1,033  $3,198  $605  $1,489  $12,373 
                         
Loans as of December 31, 2010
                        
Individually evaluated for impairment $4,890  $2,629  $4,866  $      $12,385 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  343,962   68,817   279,163   30,977       722,919 
                         
Total
 $348,852  $71,446  $284,029  $30,977      $735,304 
                         
Following is a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31:
         
  2009  2008 
 
Balance at beginning of year $11,982  $7,301 
Allowance of acquired bank     822 
Loans charged off  (6,642)  (6,325)
Recoveries  1,546   684 
Provision charged to income  6,093   9,500 
         
Balance at end of year
 $12,979  $11,982 
         
The primary factors behind the determinationterm of the level of the allowance for loan losses (ALLL) are specific allocations for impaired loans, historical loss percentages, as well as current economic conditions. Specific allocations for impaired loans are primarily determined based on the difference between the net realizable value of the loan’s underlying collateral or the net present value of the projected payment streamprincipal amount outstanding.

Commercial and its recorded investment. Historical loss allocations are calculated at the loan class and segment levels based on a migration analysis of the loan portfolio over the preceding three years.

Commercialagricultural loans include loans for commercial real estate, commercial operating loans, farmland and agricultural production, and state and political subdivisions, and commercial operating loans. The largest concentration of commercial loans is


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
commercial real estate.subdivisions. Repayment of commercialthese loans is often dependent upon the successful operation and management of a business; thus, these loans generally involve greater risk than other types of lending. The Corporation minimizes its risk by limiting the amount of loans to any one borrower to $12,500. Borrowers with credit needs of more than $12,500 are serviced through the use of loan participations with other commercial banks. All commercialCommercial and agricultural real estate loans generally require loan to value

loan-to-value limits of less than 80%. Depending upon the type of loan, past credit history, and current operating results, the Corporation may require the borrower to pledge accounts receivable, inventory, and fixed assets.property and equipment. Personal guarantees are generally required from the owners of closely held corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. In addition, the Corporation requires annual financial statements, prepares cash flow analyses, and reviews credit reports as deemed necessary.

First and second residential real estate mortgages are the single largest category of loans.

The Corporation offers adjustable rate mortgages, fixed rate balloon mortgages, construction loans, and fixed rate mortgage loans which typically have amortization periods up to a maximum of 30 years. Fixed rate loans with an amortization of greater than 15 years are generally sold upon origination to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association.Corporation. Fixed rate residential mortgage loans with an amortization of 15 years or less may be held in the Corporation’s portfolio, held for future sale, or sold upon origination. Factors used in determining when to sell these mortgages include management’s judgment about the direction of interest rates, the Corporation’s need for fixed rate assets in the management of its interest rate sensitivity, and overall loan demand.

Construction and land development loans consist primarily of 1 to 4 family residential properties. These loans primarily have a 6 to 9 month maturity and are made using the same underwriting criteria as residential mortgages. Loan proceeds are disbursed in increments as construction progresses and inspections warrant. Construction loans are typically converted to permanent loans at the completion of construction.

Lending policies generally limit the maximum loan to valueloan-to-value ratio on residential mortgages to 95% of the lower of the appraised value of the property or the purchase price, with the condition that private mortgage insurance is required on loans with loan to value ratios in excess of 80%. Substantially all loans upon origination have a loan to value ratio of less than 80%. Underwriting criteria for residential real estate loans include: evaluation of the borrower’s ability to make monthly payments, the value of the property securing the loan, ensuring the payment of principal, interest, taxes, and hazard insurance does not exceed 28% of a borrower’s gross income, all debt servicing does not exceed 36% of income, acceptable credit reports, verification of employment, income, and financial information. Appraisals are performed by independent appraisers.appraisers and reviewed internally. All mortgage loan requests are reviewed by a mortgage loan committee or through a secondary market automated underwriting system; loans in excess of $400 require the approval of the Bank’s Internal Loan Committee, Board of Directors, or its loan committee.

the Board of Director’s Loan Committee.

Consumer loans granted include automobile loans, secured and unsecured personal loans, credit cards, student loans, and overdraft protection related loans. Loans are amortized generally for a period of up to 6 years. The underwriting emphasis is on a borrower’s perceived intent and ability to pay rather than collateral value. No consumer loans are sold to the secondary market.


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The ALLL is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the ALLL when management believes the uncollectibility of the loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The ALLL is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The primary factors behind the determination of the level of the ALLL are specific allocations for impaired loans, historical loss percentages, as well as unallocated components. Specific allocations for impaired loans are primarily determined based on the difference between the net realizable value of the loan’s underlying collateral or the net present value of the projected payment stream and its recorded investment. Historical loss allocations are calculated at the loan class and segment levels based on a migration analysis of the loan portfolio over the preceding three years. An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that management believes affect its estimate of probable losses based on qualitative factors. The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)Allowance for Loan Losses

A summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses (ALLL) and the recorded investment in loans by segments follows:

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans 
Year Ended December 31, 2011 
   Commercial  Agricultural  Residential
Real
Estate
  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 

Allowance for loan losses

       

January 1, 2011

  $6,048   $1,033   $3,198   $605   $1,489   $12,373  

Loans charged off

   (1,863  (121  (2,240  (552      (4,776

Recoveries

   460    1    177    314        952  

Provision for loan losses

   1,639    90    1,845    266    (14  3,826  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

December 31, 2011

  $6,284   $1,003   $2,980   $633   $1,475   $12,375  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2011

       

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $2,152   $822   $1,146   $   $   $4,120  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   4,132    181    1,834    633    1,475    8,255  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $6,284   $1,003   $2,980   $633   $1,475   $12,375  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loans as of December 31, 2011

       

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $14,097   $3,384   $7,664   $105    $25,250  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   351,617    71,261    270,696    31,467     725,041  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $365,714   $74,645   $278,360   $31,572    $750,291  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans

 
Year Ended December 31, 2010 
   Commercial  Agricultural   Residential
Real Estate
  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 

Allowance for loan losses

        

January 1, 2010

  $5,531   $731    $3,590   $626   $2,501   $12,979  

Loans charged off

   (3,731       (2,524  (596      (6,851

Recoveries

   452    1     638    297        1,388  

Provision for loan losses

   3,796    301     1,494    278    (1,012  4,857  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

December 31, 2010

  $6,048   $1,033    $3,198   $605   $1,489   $12,373  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2010

        

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $490   $558    $732   $   $   $1,780  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   5,558    475     2,466    605    1,489    10,593  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $6,048   $1,033    $3,198   $605   $1,489   $12,373  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loans as of December 31, 2010

        

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $4,939   $2,196    $4,865   $48    $12,048  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   343,913    69,250     279,164    30,929     723,256  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $348,852   $71,446    $284,029   $30,977    $735,304  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Following is a summary of changes in the ALLL for the year ended December 31, 2009:

January 1, 2009

  $11,982  

Loans charged off

   (6,642

Recoveries

   1,546  

Provision for loan losses

   6,093  
  

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

  $12,979  
  

 

 

 

Credit Quality Indicators
As

The following table displays the credit quality indicators for commercial and agricultural credit exposures based on internally assigned credit ratings as of December 31, 2010

Commercial and Agricultural Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Credit Rating
                         
  Commercial  Agricultural 
  Real Estate  Other  Total  Real Estate  Other  Total 
 
Rating                        
2 — High quality $10,995  $13,525  $24,520  $3,792  $1,134  $4,926 
3 — High satisfactory  74,912   30,322   105,234   11,247   3,235   14,482 
4 — Low satisfactory  119,912   57,403   177,315   22,384   14,862   37,246 
5 — Special mention  19,560   6,507   26,067   4,169   3,356   7,525 
6 — Substandard  10,234   1,104   11,338   2,654   4,613   7,267 
7 — Vulnerable  3,339   54   3,393          
8 — Doubtful  858   127   985          
                         
Total
 $239,810  $109,042  $348,852  $44,246  $27,200  $71,446 
                         
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   2011 
   Commercial   Agricultural 
   Real Estate   Other   Total   Real Estate   Other   Total 

Rating

            

2 — High quality

  $11,113    $11,013    $22,126    $3,583    $1,390    $4,973  

3 — High satisfactory

   90,064     29,972     120,036     11,154     5,186     16,340  

4 — Low satisfactory

   118,611     57,572     176,183     24,253     15,750     40,003  

5 — Special mention

   15,482     4,200     19,682     3,863     2,907     6,770  

6 — Substandard

   19,017     4,819     23,836     1,640     4,314     5,954  

7 — Vulnerable

   187          187                 

8 — Doubtful

   3,621     43     3,664     190     415     605  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $258,095    $107,619    $365,714    $44,683    $29,962    $74,645  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   2010 
   Commercial   Agricultural 
   Real Estate   Other   Total   Real Estate   Other   Total 

Rating

            

2 — High quality

  $10,995    $13,525    $24,520    $3,792    $1,134    $4,926  

3 — High satisfactory

   74,912     30,322     105,234     11,247     3,235     14,482  

4 — Low satisfactory

   119,912     57,403     177,315     22,384     14,862     37,246  

5 — Special mention

   19,560     6,507     26,067     4,169     3,356     7,525  

6 — Substandard

   10,234     1,104     11,338     2,654     4,613     7,267  

7 — Vulnerable

   3,339     54     3,393                 

8 — Doubtful

   858     127     985                 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $239,810    $109,042    $348,852    $44,246    $27,200    $71,446  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Internally assigned risk ratings are reviewed, at a minimum, when loans are renewed or when management has knowledge of improvements or deterioration of the credit quality of individual credits. Descriptions of the internally assigned risk ratings for commercial and agricultural loans are as follows:

1.  EXCELLENT — Substantially Risk Free
Loans to borrowers with a

1.    EXCELLENT — Substantially Risk Free

Credit has strong financial condition and solid earnings history, characterized by:

High liquidity, strong cash flow, low leverage.

• High liquidity, strong cash flow, low leverage.
• 

Unquestioned ability to meet all obligations when due.

• Experienced management, with management succession in place.
• Secured by cash.
2.  HIGH QUALITY — Limited Risk
Loans to borrowersmeet all obligations when due.

Experienced management, with amanagement succession in place.

Secured by cash.

2.HIGH QUALITY — Limited Risk

Credit with sound financial condition and has a positive trend in earnings supplemented by:

Favorable liquidity and leverage ratios.

• Favorable liquidity and leverage ratios.
• 

Ability to meet all obligations when due.

• Management with successful track record.
• Steady and satisfactory earnings history.
• If loan is secured, collateral is of high quality and readily marketable.
• Access to alternative financing.
• Well defined primary and secondary source of repayment.
• If supported by guaranty, the financial strength and liquidity of the guarantor(s) are clearly evident.


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Management with successful track record.

Steady and satisfactory earnings history.

If loan is secured, collateral is of high quality and readily marketable.

Access to alternative financing.

Well defined primary and secondary source of repayment.

If supported by guaranty, the financial strength and liquidity of the guarantor(s) are clearly evident.

3.    HIGH SATISFACTORY — Reasonable Risk

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
3.  HIGH SATISFACTORY — Reasonable Risk
Loans to borrowersCredit with a satisfactory financial condition and further characterized by:

• 

Working capital adequate to support operations.

• Cash flow sufficient to pay debts as scheduled.
• Management experience and depth appear favorable.
• Loan performing according to terms.
• If loan is secured, collateral is acceptable and loan is fully protected.
4.  LOW SATISFACTORY — Acceptable Risk
Loans to borrowers which are considered Bankablesupport operations.

Cash flow sufficient to pay debts as scheduled.

Management experience and depth appear favorable.

Loan performing according to terms.

If loan is secured, collateral is acceptable and loan is fully protected.

4.    LOW SATISFACTORY — Acceptable Risk

Credit with bankable risks, although some signs of weaknesses are shown:

Would include most start-up businesses.

Occasional instances of trade slowness or repayment delinquency — may have been 10-30 days slow within the past year.

• Would include moststart-up businesses.
• Occasional instances of trade slowness or repayment delinquency — may have been10-30 days slow within the past year.
• Management abilities apparent yet unproven.
• Weakness in primary source of repayment with adequate secondary source of repayment.
• Loan structure generally in accordance with policy.
• If secured, loan collateral coverage is marginal.
• Adequate cash flow to service debt, but coverage is low.

Management’s abilities are apparent, yet unproven.

Weakness in primary source of repayment with adequate secondary source of repayment.

Loan structure generally in accordance with policy.

If secured, loan collateral coverage is marginal.

Adequate cash flow to service debt, but coverage is low.

To be classified as less than satisfactory, only one of the following criteria must be met.

5.  SPECIAL MENTION- Criticized
These borrowers constitute

5.    SPECIAL MENTION — Criticized

Credit constitutes an undue and unwarranted credit risk but not to the point of justifying a classification of substandard. The credit risk may be relatively minor yet constitute an unwarranted risk in light of the circumstances surrounding a specific loan:

Downward trend in sales, profit levels and margins.

Impaired working capital position.

• Downward trend in sales, profit levels and margins.
• Impaired working capital position.
• Cash flow is strained in order to meet debt repayment.
• Loan delinquency(30-60

Cash flow is strained in order to meet debt repayment.

Loan delinquency (30-60 days) and overdrafts may occur.

• Shrinking equity cushion.
• Diminishing primary source of repayment and questionable secondary source.
• Management abilities are questionable.
• Weak industry conditions.
• Litigation pending against the borrower.
• Loan may need to be restructured to improve collateral position or reduce payments.
• Collateral / guaranty offers limited protection.
• Negative debt service coverage however well collateralized and payments current.


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Shrinking equity cushion.

Diminishing primary source of repayment and questionable secondary source.

Management abilities are questionable.

Weak industry conditions.

Litigation pending against the borrower.

Collateral / guaranty offers limited protection.

Negative debt service coverage, however the credit is well collateralized and payments are current.

6.    SUBSTANDARD — Classified

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
6.  SUBSTANDARD — Classified
A substandard loan is inadequately protected byCredit where the borrower’s current net worth, and paying capacity, of the borrower orand value of the collateral pledged.pledged is inadequate. There is a distinct possibility that the Corporation will implement collection procedures if the loan deficiencies are not corrected. In addition, the following characteristics may apply:

Sustained losses have severely eroded the equity and cash flow.

Deteriorating liquidity.

• Sustained losses have severely eroded the equity and cash flow.
• Deteriorating liquidity.
• Serious management problems or internal fraud.
• Original repayment terms liberalized.
• Likelihood of bankruptcy.
• Inability to access other funding sources.
• Reliance on secondary source of repayment.
• Litigation filed against borrower.
• Collateral provides little or no value.
• Requires excessive attention of the loan officer.
• Borrower is uncooperative with loan officer.

Serious management problems or internal fraud.

7.  VULNERABLE — Classified

Original repayment terms liberalized.

This classification includes substandard loans that warrant

Likelihood of bankruptcy.

Inability to access other funding sources.

Reliance on secondary source of repayment.

Litigation filed against borrower.

Collateral provides little or no value.

Requires excessive attention of the loan officer.

Borrower is uncooperative with loan officer.

7.    VULNERABLE — Classified

Credit is considered “Substandard” and warrants placing on nonaccrual. Risk of loss is being evaluated and exit strategy options are under review. Other characteristics that may apply:

Insufficient cash flow to service debt.

Minimal or no payments being received.

• Insufficient cash flow to service debt.
• Minimal or no payments being received.
• Limited options available to avoid the collection process.
• Transition status, expect action will take place to collect loan without immediate progress being made.

Limited options available to avoid the collection process.

8.  DOUBTFUL — Workout

Transition status, expect action will take place to collect loan without immediate progress being made.

A doubtful loan

8.    DOUBTFUL — Workout

Credit has all the weaknesses inherent in a substandard“Substandard” loan with the added characteristic that collectionand/or liquidation is pending. The possibility of a loss is extremely high, but its classification as a loss is deferred until liquidation procedures are completed, or reasonably estimable. Other characteristics that may apply:

Normal operations are severely diminished or have ceased.

Seriously impaired cash flow.

• Normal operations are severely diminished or have ceased.
• Seriously impaired cash flow.
• Original repayment terms materially altered.
• 

Original repayment terms materially altered.

Secondary source of repayment is inadequate.

• Survivability as a “going concern” is impossible.
• Collection process has begun.
• Bankruptcy petition has been filed.
• Judgments have been filed
• Portion of the loan balance has been charged-off.


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Survivability as a “going concern” is impossible.

Collection process has begun.

Bankruptcy petition has been filed.

Judgments have been filed.

Portion of the loan balance has been charged-off.

9.    LOSS — Charge off

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
9.  LOSS — Charge off
Loans classified lossCredits are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification is for charged off loans but does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value. These loans are further characterized by:

Liquidation or reorganization under bankruptcy, with poor prospects of collection.

Fraudulently overstated assets and/or earnings.

• Liquidation or reorganization under Bankruptcy, with poor prospects of collection.
• Fraudulently overstated assetsand/or earnings.
• Collateral has marginal or no value.
• Debtor cannot be located.
• Over 120 days delinquent.

Collateral has marginal or no value.

Debtor cannot be located.

Over 120 days delinquent.

The Corporation’s primary credit quality indicators for residential real estate and consumer loans is the individual loan’s past due aging.

Age Analysis of Past Due Loans
As of December 31, 2010
                         
  Accruing Interest
     Total
       
  and Past Due:     Past Due
       
  30-89
  90 Days
     and
       
  Days  or More  Nonaccrual  Nonaccrual  Current  Total 
 
Commercial                        
Commercial real estate $4,814  $125  $4,001  $8,940  $230,870  $239,810 
Commercial other  381      139   520   108,522   109,042 
                         
Total commercial  5,195   125   4,140   9,460   339,392   348,852 
                         
Agricultural                        
Agricultural real estate  92         92   44,154   44,246 
Agricultural other  4   50      54   27,146   27,200 
                         
Total agricultural  96   50      146   71,300   71,446 
                         
Residential mortgage                        
Senior liens  5,265   310   1,421   6,996   213,003   219,999 
Junior liens  476      49   525   26,187   26,712 
Home equity lines of credit  598         598   36,720   37,318 
                         
Total residential mortgage  6,339   310   1,470   8,119   275,910   284,029 
                         
Consumer                        
Secured  298         298   24,781   25,079 
Unsecured  10   1      11   5,887   5,898 
                         
Total consumer  308   1      309   30,668   30,977 
                         
Total
 $11,938  $486  $5,610  $18,034  $717,270  $735,304 
                  ��      
December 31, 2009
 $10,305  $768  $8,522  $19,595  $703,721  $723,316 
                         
December 31, 2008
 $14,906  $1,251  $11,175  $27,332  $708,053  $735,385 
                         


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
The following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans as of,tables summarize the Corporation’s past due and for the year, ended December 31, 2010:
                     
  December 31, 2010  2010 Year to Date 
     Unpaid
     Average
  Interest
 
  Outstanding
  Principal
  Valuation
  Outstanding
  Income
 
  Balance  Balance  Allowance  Balance  Recognized 
 
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance
                    
Commercial real estate $3,010  $4,110  $472  $2,482  $90 
Commercial other  18   18   18   259   1 
Agricultural other  2,196   2,196   558   1,098   143 
Residential mortgage senior liens  4,292   5,236   698   5,045   187 
Residential mortgage junior liens  172   250   34   205   7 
Consumer           12    
                     
Total impaired loans with a valuation allowance
 $9,688  $11,810  $1,780  $9,101  $428 
                     
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance
                    
Commercial real estate $1,742  $2,669      $2,738  $147 
Commercial other  169   269       145   20 
Agricultural real estate            106    
Residential mortgage senior liens  401   501       201   26 
Home equity lines of credit            8    
Consumer secured  48   85       55   5 
                     
Total impaired loans without a valuation allowance
 $2,360  $3,524      $3,253  $198 
                     
Impaired loans
                    
Commercial $4,939  $7,066  $490  $5,624  $258 
Agricultural  2,196   2,196   558   1,204   143 
Residential mortgage  4,865   5,987   732   5,459   220 
Consumer  48   85      67   5 
                     
Total impaired loans
 $12,048  $15,334  $1,780  $12,354  $626 
                     
The following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans as of, and for the years ended, December 31:
         
  2009  2008 
 
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance $3,757  $7,378 
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance  8,897   6,465 
         
Total impaired loans $12,654  $13,843 
         
Valuation allowance related to impaired loans $612  $1,413 
Year to date average outstanding balance of impaired loans $13,249  $9,342 
Year to date interest income recognized on impaired loans $340  $171 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
The following is a summary of restructuredcurrent loans as of December 31:
             
  2010 2009 2008
 
Total restructured loans  5,763  $4,977  $4,550 
No additional funds

   2011 
   Accruing Interest
and Past Due:
   Nonaccrual   Total
Past Due
and
Nonaccrual
   Current   Total 
          
  30-89   90 Days         
  Days   or More         

Commercial

            

Commercial real estate

  $1,721    $364    $4,176    $6,261    $251,834    $258,095  

Commercial other

   426     3     25     454     107,165     107,619  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial

   2,147     367     4,201     6,715     358,999     365,714  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Agricultural

            

Agricultural real estate

        99     189     288     44,395     44,683  

Agricultural other

   2          415     417     29,545     29,962  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total agricultural

   2     99     604     705     73,940     74,645  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Residential mortgage

            

Senior liens

   3,004     124     1,292     4,420     213,181     217,601  

Junior liens

   235     40     94     369     20,877     21,246  

Home equity lines of credit

   185     125     198     508     39,005     39,513  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total residential mortgage

   3,424     289     1,584     5,297     273,063     278,360  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consumer

            

Secured

   158     5          163     26,011     26,174  

Unsecured

   23               23     5,375     5,398  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total consumer

   181     5          186     31,386     31,572  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $5,754    $760    $6,389    $12,903    $737,388    $750,291  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   2010 
   Accruing Interest
and Past Due:
   Nonaccrual   Total
Past Due
and
Nonaccrual
   Current   Total 
          
  30-89   90 Days         
  Days   or More         

Commercial

            

Commercial real estate

  $4,814    $125    $4,001    $8,940    $230,870    $239,810  

Commercial other

   381          139     520     108,522     109,042  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial

   5,195     125     4,140     9,460     339,392     348,852  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Agricultural

            

Agricultural real estate

   92               92     44,154     44,246  

Agricultural other

   4     50          54     27,146     27,200  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total agricultural

   96     50          146     71,300     71,446  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Residential mortgage

            

Senior liens

   5,265     310     1,421     6,996     213,003     219,999  

Junior liens

   476          49     525     26,187     26,712  

Home equity lines of credit

   598               598     36,720     37,318  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total residential mortgage

   6,339     310     1,470     8,119     275,910     284,029  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consumer

            

Secured

   298               298     24,781     25,079  

Unsecured

   10     1          11     5,887     5,898  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total consumer

   308     1          309     30,668     30,977  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $11,938    $486    $5,610    $18,034    $717,270    $735,304  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

  $10,305    $768    $8,522    $19,595    $703,721    $723,316  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Impaired Loans

As a result of adopting the amendments in ASU No. 2011-02, the Corporation reassessed all loan restructurings that occurred on or after January 1, 2011 for identification as troubled debt restructurings (TDR’s). The Corporation identified as TDR’s certain loans for which the allowance for loan losses had previously been measured under a general allowance for loan losses methodology. Upon identifying those loans as TDR’s, the Corporation classified them as impaired. The amendments in ASU No. 2011-02 require retrospective application of the impairment measurement guidance for those loans newly identified as impaired during the period. The Corporation’s recorded investment in loans for which the allowance for credit losses was previously measured under a general allowance for credit losses methodology and are committednow impaired was $5,136, with a specific valuation allowance of $1,022 as of December 31, 2011.

Loans may be classified as impaired if they meet one or more of the following criteria:

1.   There has been a chargeoff of its principal balance (in whole or in part);

2.   The loan has been classified as a TDR; or

3.   The loan is in nonaccrual status.

Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial, commercial real estate loans, agricultural, or agricultural mortgage loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral, less cost to be advanced in connection with impairedsell, if the loan is collateral dependent. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans which includes restructured loans.

are collectively evaluated for impairment.

Interest income is recognized on impaired loans in nonaccrual status on the cash basis, but only after all principal has been collected. For impaired loans not in nonaccrual status, interest income is recognized daily as it’s earned according to the terms of the loan agreement.

NOTE 5 —Servicing
Residential mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The unpaid principal balance of mortgages serviced for others was $309,882 and $307,656 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The fair value of servicing rights was determined using discount rates ranging from 7.50% to 9.00%, prepayment speeds ranging from 6.00% to 48.72%, depending upon the stratification of the specific right and a weighted average default rate of 0.4%. Servicing loans for others generally consists of collecting mortgage payments, maintaining escrow accounts, disbursing payments to investors and taxing authorities, and foreclosure processing.

The following table summarizesis a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans as of and for the carrying value and changes therein of mortgage servicing rights includedyear ended December 31:

   2011   2011 Year to Date 
   Outstanding
Balance
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Valuation
Allowance
   Average
Outstanding
Balance
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 

Impaired loans with a valuation allowance

          

Commercial real estate

  $5,014    $5,142    $1,881    $4,012    $247  

Commercial other

   734     734     271     376     25  

Agricultural real estate

                  9       

Agricultural other

   2,689     2,689     822     2,443     138  

Residential mortgage senior liens

   7,269     8,825     1,111     5,781     331  

Residential mortgage junior liens

   195     260     35     184     11  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total impaired loans with a valuation allowance

   15,901     17,650     4,120     12,805     752  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Impaired loans without a valuation allowance

          

Commercial real estate

   7,984     10,570       4,863     375  

Commercial other

   365     460       267     10  

Agricultural real estate

   190     190       180       

Agricultural other

   505     625       253     18  

Residential mortgage senior liens

   2     2       202       

Home equity lines of credit

   198     498       99     12  

Consumer secured

   105     114       77     4  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total impaired loans without a valuation allowance

   9,349     12,459       5,941     419  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Impaired loans

          

Commercial

   14,097     16,906     2,152     9,518     657  

Agricultural

   3,384     3,504     822     2,885     156  

Residential mortgage

   7,664     9,585     1,146     6,266     354  

Consumer

   105     114          77     4  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

  $25,250    $30,109    $4,120    $18,746    $1,171  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   2010   2010 Year to Date 
   Outstanding
Balance
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Valuation
Allowance
   Average
Outstanding
Balance
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 

Impaired loans with a valuation allowance

          

Commercial real estate

  $3,010    $4,110    $472    $2,482    $90  

Commercial other

   18     18     18     259     1  

Agricultural other

   2,196     2,196     558     1,098     143  

Residential mortgage senior liens

   4,292     5,236     698     5,045     187  

Residential mortgage junior liens

   172     250     34     205     7  

Consumer

                  12       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total impaired loans with a valuation allowance

   9,688     11,810     1,780     9,101     428  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Impaired loans without a valuation allowance

          

Commercial real estate

   1,742     2,669       2,738     147  

Commercial other

   169     269       145     20  

Agricultural real estate

               106       

Residential mortgage senior liens

   401     501       201     26  

Home equity lines of credit

               8       

Consumer secured

   48     85       55     5  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total impaired loans without a valuation allowance

   2,360     3,524       3,253     198  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Impaired loans

          

Commercial

   4,939     7,066     490     5,624     258  

Agricultural

   2,196     2,196     558     1,204     143  

Residential mortgage

   4,865     5,987     732     5,459     220  

Consumer

   48     85          67     5  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

  $12,048    $15,334    $1,780    $12,354    $626  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   2009 

Impaired loans with a valuation allowance

  $3,757  

Impaired loans without a valuation allowance

   8,897  
  

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

  $12,654  
  

 

 

 

Valuation allowance related to impaired loans

  $612  

Year to date average outstanding balance of impaired loans

  $13,249  

Year to date interest income recognized on impared loans

  $340  

The Corporation had committed to advance $243 in Other Assetsconnection with impaired loans, which include TDR’s, as of December 31:

             
  2010  2009  2008 
 
Balance at beginning of year $2,620  $2,105  $2,198 
Mortgage servicing rights capitalized  4,445   4,370   3,079 
Accumulated amortization  (4,250)  (3,706)  (3,016)
Impairment valuation allowance  (148)  (149)  (156)
             
Balance at end of year
 $2,667  $2,620  $2,105 
             
Impairment losses (reversed) recognized $(1) $(7) $115 
             
31, 2011. No additional funds were committed to be advanced in connection with impaired loans, as of December 31, 2010.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

Loan modifications are considered to be TDR’s when the modification includes terms outside of normal lending practices to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulties.

Typical concessions granted include, but are not limited to:

1.   Agreeing to interest rates below prevailing market rates for debt with similar risk characteristics.

2.  Extending the amortization period beyond typical lending guidelines for debt with similar risk characteristics.

3.  Forbearance of principal.

4.  Forbearance of accrued interest.

To determine if a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, the Corporation considers if:

1.  The borrower is currently in default on any of their debt.

2. ��It is likely that the borrower would default on any of their debt if the concession was not granted.

3.  The borrower’s cash flow was sufficient to service all of their debt if the concession was not granted.

4.  The borrower has declared, or is in the process of declaring, bankruptcy.

5.  The borrower is a going concern (if the entity is a business).

The following is a summary of information pertaining to TDR’s during 2011:

   Number
of
Loans
   Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
   Post-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
 

Commercial

      

Commercial real estate

   1    $408    $408  

Commercial other

   42     12,575     12,132  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial

   43     12,983     12,540  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Agricultural other

   8     1,321     1,321  

Residential mortgage senior liens

   36     3,915     3,865  

Consumer

      

Secured

   7     69     69  

Unsecured

   2     20     20  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total consumer

   9     89     89  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $96    $18,308    $17,815  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following tables summarize concessions granted by the Corporation to borrowers in financial difficulties during 2011:

   Below Market
Interest Rate
   Below Market
Interest Rate and
Extension of
Amortization Period
 
   Number of
Loans
   Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
   Number of
Loans
   Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
 

Commercial

        

Commercial real estate

   1    $408         $  

Commercial other

   38     9,932     4     2,643  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial

   39     10,340     4     2,643  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Agricultural other

   8     1,321            

Residential mortgage Senior liens

   19     2,161     17     1,754  

Consumer

        

Secured

   6     65     1     4  

Unsecured

             2     20  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total consumer

   6     65     3     24  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   72    $13,887     24    $4,421  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Corporation recorded servicing fee revenuedid not restructure any loans through the forbearance of $760, $724, and $627 related to residential mortgageprincipal or accrued interest during 2011.

Based on the Corporation’s historical loss experience, losses associated with TDR’s are not significantly different than other impaired loans serviced for others duringwithin the years endedsame loan segment. As such, TDR’s, including TDR’s that have been modified in the past 12 months that subsequently defaulted, are analyzed in the same manner as other impaired loans within their respective loan segment. The Corporation had no loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings since January 1, 2010 that subsequently defaulted.

The following is a summary of TDR loan balances as of December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

NOTE 6 —Premises and Equipment
31:

   2011   2010   2009 

Troubled debt restructurings

  $18,756    $5,763    $4,977  

NOTE 7 — PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

A summary of premises and equipment at December 31 follows:

         
  2010  2009 
 
Land $4,694  $4,614 
Buildings and improvements  21,502   20,478 
Furniture and equipment  25,822   24,284 
         
Total  52,018   49,376 
Less: accumulated depreciation  27,391   25,459 
         
Premises and equipment, net
 $24,627  $23,917 
         

   2011   2010 

Land

  $5,174    $4,694  

Buildings and improvements

   22,397     21,502  

Furniture and equipment

   26,926     25,822  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   54,497     52,018  

Less: accumulated depreciation

   29,871     27,391  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Premises and equipment, net

  $24,626    $24,627  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation expense amounted to $2,521, $2,522 and $2,349 in 2011, 2010, and $2,171 in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.


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NOTE 8 — GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
NOTE 7 —Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The carrying amount of goodwill was $45,618 at December 31, 20102011 and 2009.
2010.

Identifiable intangible assets at year end were as follows:

             
  2010 
  Gross
     Net
��
  Intangible
  Accumulated
  Intangible
 
  Assets  Amortization  Assets 
 
Core deposit premium resulting from acquisitions  5,373   3,900   1,473 
             
Total
 $5,373  $3,900  $1,473 
             
             
  2009 
  Gross
     Net
 
  Intangible
  Accumulated
  Intangible
 
  Assets  Amortization  Assets 
 
Core deposit premium resulting from acquisitions  5,373   3,562   1,811 
             
Total
 $5,373  $3,562  $1,811 
             

   2011 
   Gross
Intangible
Assets
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Net
Intangible
Assets
 

Core deposit premium resulting from acquisitions

  $5,373    $4,199    $1,174  

   2010 
   Gross
Intangible
Assets
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Net
Intangible
Assets
 

Core deposit premium resultingfrom acquisitions

  $5,373    $3,900    $1,473  

Amortization expense associated with identifiable intangible assets was $299, $338, and $375 in 2011, 2010, and $415 in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Estimated amortization expense associated with identifiable intangibles for each of the next five years succeeding December 31, 2010,2011, and thereafter is as follows:

     
Year
 Amount 
 
2011 $299 
2012  260 
2013  221 
2014  183 
2015  145 
Thereafter  365 
     
  $1,473 
     
NOTE 8 —Deposits

Year

  Amount 

2012

  $260  

2013

   221  

2014

   183  

2015

   145  

2016

   106  

Thereafter

   259  
  

 

 

 
  $1,174  
  

 

 

 

NOTE 9 — DEPOSITS

Scheduled maturities of time deposits for the next five years, and thereafter, are as follows:

     
Year
 Amount 
 
2011 $216,927 
2012  113,999 
2013  44,269 
2014  31,414 
2015  39,474 
Thereafter  6,278 
     
  $452,361 
     

Year

  Amount 

2012

  $265,299  

2013

   63,290  

2014

   46,802  

2015

   55,493  

2016

   43,601  

Thereafter

   7,052  
  

 

 

 
  $481,537  
  

 

 

 

Interest expense on time deposits greater than $100 was $4,302 in 2011, $4,427 in 2010, and $5,246 in 2009, and $6,525 in 2008.


522009.


NOTE 10 — BORROWED FUNDS

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
NOTE 9 —Borrowed Funds
Borrowed funds consist of the following obligations at December 31:
                 
  2010  2009 
  Amount  Rate  Amount  Rate 
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances $113,423   3.64% $127,804   4.11%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase                
without stated maturity dates  45,871   0.25%  37,797   0.30%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase                
with stated maturity dates  19,623   3.01%  20,000   3.72%
Federal funds purchased  16,000   0.60%      
Federal Reserve Bank discount window advance        7,500   0.75%
                 
Total
 $194,917   2.53% $193,101   3.19%
                 

   2011  2010 
   Amount   Rate  Amount   Rate 

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

  $142,242     3.16 $113,423     3.64

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase without stated maturity dates

   57,198     0.25  45,871     0.25

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase with stated maturity dates

   16,696     3.51  19,623     3.28

Federal funds purchased

            16,000     0.60
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $216,136     2.42 $194,917     2.56
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings are collateralized by U.S. government and federal agency securities and a blanket lien on all qualified 1-to-4 family mortgage loans and U.S. government and federal agency securities.loans. Advances are also secured by FHLB stock owned by the Corporation.

The Corporation had the ability to borrow up to an additional $122,960,$110,069, based on the assets currently pledged as collateral. The Corporation has pledged eligible mortgage loans and investment securities as collateral for any such borrowings.

The maturity and weighted average interest rates of FHLB advances are as follows as of December 31:

                 
  2010  2009 
  Amount  Rate  Amount  Rate 
 
Fixed rate advances due 2010 $     $28,320   4.52%
One year putable advances due 2010        6,000   5.31%
Fixed rate advances due 2011  10,086   3.96%  10,206   3.96%
One year putable advances due 2011  1,000   4.75%  1,000   4.75%
Fixed rate advances due 2012  17,000   2.97%  17,000   2.97%
One year putable advances due 2012  15,000   4.10%  15,000   4.10%
Fixed rate advances due 2013  5,337   4.14%  5,278   4.14%
One year putable advances due 2013  5,000   3.15%  5,000   3.15%
Fixed rate advances due 2014  25,000   3.16%  15,000   3.63%
Fixed rate advances due 2015  25,000   4.63%  25,000   4.63%
Fixed rate advances due 2017  10,000   2.35%      
                 
Total
 $113,423   3.64% $127,804   4.11%
                 


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   2011  2010 
   Amount   Rate  Amount   Rate 

Fixed rate advances due 2011

  $        $10,086     3.96

One year putable advances due 2011

            1,000     4.75

Fixed rate advances due 2012

   17,000     2.97  17,000     2.97

One year putable advances due 2012

   15,000     4.10  15,000     4.10

Fixed rate advances due 2013

   5,242     4.14  5,337     4.14

One year putable advances due 2013

   5,000     3.15  5,000     3.15

Fixed rate advances due 2014

   25,000     3.16  25,000     3.16

Fixed rate advances due 2015

   45,000     3.30  25,000     4.63

Fixed rate advances due 2016

   10,000     2.15         

Fixed rate advances due 2017

   20,000     2.56  10,000     2.35
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $142,242     3.16 $113,423     3.64
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
The maturity and weighted average interest rates of securities sold under agreements to repurchase with stated maturity dates are as follows at December 31:
                 
  2010  2009 
  Amount  Rate  Amount  Rate 
 
Repurchase agreements due 2010 $     $5,000   4.00%
Repurchase agreements due 2011  858   1.51%      
Repurchase agreements due 2012  1,013   2.21%      
Repurchase agreements due 2013  5,127   4.45%  5,000   4.51%
Repurchase agreements due 2014  12,087   3.00%  10,000   3.19%
Repurchase agreements due 2015  538   3.25%      
                 
Total
 $19,623   3.01% $20,000   3.72%
                 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are classified as secured borrowings. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase without stated maturity dates generally mature within one to four days from the transaction date. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are reflected at the amount of cash received in connection with the transaction. The securities underlying the agreements have a carrying value and a fair value of $86,381$99,869 and $74,605$86,381 at December 31, 20102011 and 2009,2010, respectively. Such securities remain under the control of the Corporation. The Corporation may be required to provide additional collateral based on the fair value of underlying securities.

The maturity and weighted average interest rates of securities sold under agreements to repurchase with stated maturity dates are as follows at December 31:

   2011  2010 
   Amount   Rate  Amount   Rate 

Repurchase agreements due 2011

  $        $858     1.51

Repurchase agreements due 2012

   428     2.08  1,013     2.21

Repurchase agreements due 2013

   5,000     4.51  5,127     4.45

Repurchase agreements due 2014

   10,869     3.12  12,087     3.00

Repurchase agreements due 2015

   399     3.25  538     3.25
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $16,696     3.51 $19,623     3.28
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Securities sold under repurchase agreements without stated maturity dates, federal funds purchased, and Federal Reserve Bank discount window advances generally mature within one to four days from the transaction date. The following table provides a summary of short term borrowings for the years ended December 31:

                         
  2010 2009
  Maximum
 YTD
 Weighted Average
 Maximum
 YTD
 Weighted Average
  Month-End
 Average
 Interest Rate
 Month-End
 Average
 Interest Rate
  Balance Balance During the Year Balance Balance During the Year
 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase witout stated maturity dates $56,410  $44,974   0.29% $51,269  $38,590   0.32%
Federal funds purchased  16,000   333   0.60%  13,200   1,635   0.50%
Federal Reserve Bank discount window advance  7,500   103   0.75   7,500   41   0.75 


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   2011  2010 
   Maximum
Month-End
Balance
   YTD
Average
Balance
   Weighted Average
Interest Rate
During the Period
  Maximum
Month-End
Balance
   YTD
Average
Balance
   Weighted Average
Interest Rate
During the Period
 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase without stated maturity dates

  $57,198    $45,397     0.25 $56,410    $44,974     0.28

Federal funds purchased

   18,300     3,467     0.51  16,000     333     0.60

Federal Reserve Bank discount window advance

                 7,500     103     0.75

The Corporation had pledged certificates of deposit held in other financial institutions, trading securities, available-for-sale securities, and 1-4 family mortgage loans in the following amounts at December 31:

   2011   2010 

Pledged to secure borrowed funds

  $292,092    $297,297  

Pledged to secure repurchase agreements

   99,869     86,381  

Pledged for public deposits and for other purposes necessary or required by law

   26,761     14,626  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $418,722    $398,304  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Corporation had no investment securities that are restricted to be pledged for specific purposes.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 11(Continued)OTHER NONINTEREST EXPENSES

NOTE 10 —Other Noninterest Expenses

A summary of expenses included in Other Noninterest Expenses are as follows for the year ended December 31:

             
  2010  2009  2008 
 
Marketing and community relations $1,093  $894  $921 
Foreclosed asset and collection  710   546   565 
Directors fees  887   923   867 
Audit and SOX compliance fees  916   831   698 
Education and travel  499   395   491 
Printing and supplies  420   529   508 
Postage and freight  382   415   419 
Legal fees  338   375   415 
Amortization of deposit premium  395   472   523 
Consulting fees  167   201   298 
All other  1,499   1,798   1,810 
             
Total other
 $7,306  $7,379  $7,515 
             
NOTE 11 —Federal Income Taxes

   2011   2010   2009 

Marketing and community relations

  $1,174    $1,093    $894  

Directors fees

   842     887     923  

Audit and SOX compliance fees

   714     710     546  

Foreclosed asset and collection

   576     916     831  

Education and travel

   526     499     395  

Printing and supplies

   405     420     529  

Postage and freight

   388     395     472  

Consulting fees

   386     167     201  

Legal fees

   302     382     415  

Amortization of deposit premium

   299     338     375  

All other

   1,573     1,499     1,798  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other

  $7,185    $7,306    $7,379  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 12 — FEDERAL INCOME TAXES

Components of the consolidated provision (benefit) for income taxes are as follows for the year ended December 31:

             
  2010  2009  2008 
 
Currently payable $1,425  $1,487  $1,088 
Deferred expense (benefit)  179   (641)  (1,812)
             
Income tax expense (benefit)
 $1,604  $846  $(724)
             

   2011   2010   2009 

Currently payable

  $965    $1,425    $1,487  

Deferred expense (benefit)

   389     179     (641
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

  $1,354    $1,604    $846  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The reconciliation of the provision (benefit) for federal income taxes and the amount computed at the federal statutory tax rate of 34% of income before federal income taxes is as follows for the years ended December 31:

             
  2010  2009  2008 
 
Income taxes at 34% statutory rate $3,621  $2,940  $1,148 
Effect of nontaxable income            
Interest income on tax exempt municipal bonds  (1,565)  (1,680)  (1,713)
Earnings on corporate owned life insurance  (225)  (218)  (106)
Other  (395)  (383)  (269)
             
Total effect of nontaxable income  (2,185)  (2,281)  (2,088)
Effect of nondeductible expenses  168   187   216 
             
Income tax expense (benefit)
 $1,604  $846  $(724)
             

   2011  2010  2009 

Income taxes at 34% statutory rate

  $3,932   $3,621   $2,940  

Effect of nontaxable income

    

Interest income on tax exempt municipal bonds

   (1,687  (1,565  (1,680

Earnings on corporate owned life insurance

   (207  (225  (218

Other

   (65  (132  (249
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total effect of nontaxable income

   (1,959  (1,922  (2,147

Effect of tax credits

   (793  (263  (134

Effect of nondeductible expenses

   174    168    187  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax expense

  $1,354   $1,604   $846  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for federal income tax purposes.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Significant components of the Corporation’sCorporation's deferred tax assets and liabilities, included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, are as follows as of December 31:
         
  2010  2009 
 
Deferred tax assets
        
Allowance for loan losses $3,270  $3,482 
Deferred directors’ fees  2,364   2,251 
Employee benefit plans  122   132 
Core deposit premium and acquisition expenses  694   310 
Net unrealized losses on trading securities  400   23 
Net unrecognized actuarial loss on pension plan  1,109   1,084 
Life insurance death benefit payable  804   804 
Alternative minimum tax  686   619 
Other  219   504 
         
Total deferred tax assets
  9,668   9,209 
         
Deferred tax liabilities
        
Prepaid pension cost  851   900 
Premises and equipment  902   665 
Accretion on securities  36   54 
Core deposit premium and acquisition expenses  1,000   642 
Net unrealized gains onavailable-for-sale securities
  847   494 
Other  518   435 
         
Total deferred tax liabilities
  4,154   3,190 
         
Net deferred tax assets
 $5,514  $6,019 
         

   2011   2010 

Deferred tax assets

    

Allowance for loan losses

  $3,278    $3,270  

Deferred directors’ fees

   2,384     2,364  

Employee benefit plans

   158     122  

Core deposit premium and acquisition expenses

   800     694  

Net unrealized losses on trading securities

   364     400  

Net unrecognized actuarial loss on pension plan

   1,780     1,109  

Life insurance death benefit payable

   804     804  

Alternative minimum tax

   729     686  

Other

   260     219  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred tax assets

   10,557     9,668  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities

    

Prepaid pension cost

   851     851  

Premises and equipment

   992     902  

Accretion on securities

   34     36  

Core deposit premium and acquisition expenses

   1,102     1,000  

Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities

   4,564     847  

Other

   937     518  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

   8,480     4,154  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

  $2,077    $5,514  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Corporation and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax. The Corporation is no longer subject to examination by taxing authorities for years before 2007.2008. There are no material uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the Company’sCorporation’s consolidated financial statements. The Corporation does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly increase in the next twelve months.

The Corporation recognizes interestand/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Corporation does not have any amounts accrued for interest and penalties at December 31, 2011 and 2010 and is not aware of any claims for such amounts by federal income tax authorities.

Included in other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31,2011 and 2010 and 2009 are the changes in unrealized losses of $226$1,719 and unrealized gainslosses of $4,048,$226, respectively, related to auction rate money market securities and preferred stock. For federal income tax purposes, these securities are considered equity investments for which no federal deferred income taxes are expected or recorded.

NOTE 13 — OFF-BALANCE-SHEET ACTIVITIES

NOTE 12 —

Off-Balance-Sheet Activities
Credit-Related Financial Instruments

The Corporation is party to credit related financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk. These financial instruments are entered into in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments, which include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit, involve, to

varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The contract or notional amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Corporation has in a particular class of financial instrument.


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   Contract Amount 
   2011   2010 

Unfunded commitments under lines of credit

  $102,822    $110,201  

Commercial and standby letters of credit

   4,461     4,881  

Commitments to grant loans

   21,806     13,382  

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
         
  Contract Amount
  2010 2009
 
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit $110,201  $111,711 
Commercial and standby letters of credit  4,881   6,509 
Commitments to grant loans  13,382   9,645 
Unfunded commitments under commercial lines of credit revolving credit home equity lines of credit and overdraft protection agreements are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers. TheThese commitments for equity lines of credit may expire without being drawn upon. These lines of credit are uncollateralized and usuallyTherefore, the total commitment amounts do not contain a specified maturity date and may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which the Corporation is committed. A majority of such commitments are at fixed rates of interest; a portion is unsecured.
necessarily represent future cash requirements.

Commercial and standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Corporation to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions.

These commitments to extend credit and letters of credit mature within one year. The credit risk involved in these transactions is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. The Corporation evaluates each customer’scustomer's credit worthiness on acase-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Corporation upon the extension of credit, is based on management’smanagement's credit evaluation of the borrower. While the Corporation considers standby letters of credit to be guarantees, the amount of the liability related to such guarantees on the commitment date is not significant and a liability related to such guarantees is not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets.

Commitments to extend creditgrant loans are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The commitments may expire without being drawn upon. Therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if it is deemed necessary by the Corporation, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.

Commitments to grant loans include loans committed to be sold to the secondary market.

The Corporation’s exposure to credit-related loss in the event of nonperformance by the counter parties to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented bycould be up to the contractual notional amount of those instruments. The Corporation uses the same credit policies in deciding to make these commitments as it does for extending loans to customers. No significant losses are anticipated as a result of these commitments.

NOTE 14 — ON-BALANCE SHEET ACTIVITIES

NOTE 13 —

On-Balance Sheet Activities
Derivative Loan Commitments

Mortgage loan commitments are referred to as derivative loan commitments if the loan that will result from exercise of the commitment will be held for sale upon funding. The Corporation enters into commitments to fund residential mortgage loans at specific times in the future, with the intention that these loans will subsequently be sold in the secondary market. A mortgage loan commitment binds the Corporation to lend funds to a potential borrower at a specified interest rate within a specified period of time, generally up to 60 days after inception of the rate lock.

Outstanding derivative loan commitments expose the Corporation to the risk that the price of the loans arising from the exercise of the loan commitment might decline from the inception of the rate lock to funding of the loan due to increases in mortgage interest rates. If interest rates increase, the value of these loan commitments decreases. Conversely, if interest rates decrease, the value of these loan commitments increases. The notional amount of undesignated interest rate lock commitments was $547$875 and $760$547 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, and 2009, respectively.

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Forward Loan Sale Commitments

To protect against the price risk inherent in derivative loan commitments, the Corporation utilizes both “mandatory delivery” and “best efforts” forward loan sale commitments to mitigate the risk of potential decreases in the values of loan that would result from the exercise of the derivative loan commitments.

With a “mandatory delivery” contract, the Corporation commits to deliver a certain principal amount of mortgage loans to an investor at a specified price on or before a specified date. If the Corporation fails to deliver the amount of mortgages necessary to fulfill the commitment by the specified date, it is obligated to pay a “pair-off” fee, based on then current market prices, to the investor to compensate the investor for the shortfall.

With a “best efforts” contract, the Corporation commits to deliver an individual mortgage loan of a specified principal amount and quality to an investor if the loan to the underlying borrower closes. Generally, the price the investor will pay the seller for an individual loan is specified prior to the loan being funded (e.g. on the same day the lender commits to lend funds to a potential borrower).

The Corporation expects that these forward loan sale commitments will experience changes in fair value opposite to the change in fair value of derivative loan commitments. The notional amount of undesignated forward loan sale commitments was $1,729$4,080 and $3,041$1,729 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, and 2009, respectively.

The fair values of the rate lock loan commitments related to the origination of mortgage loans that will be held for sale and the forward loan sale commitments are deemed insignificant by management and, accordingly, are not recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 14 —Commitments and Other Matters

NOTE 15 — COMMITMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS

Banking regulations require the Bank to maintain cash reserve balances in currency or as deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank. At December 31, 20102011 and 2009,2010, the reserve balances amounted to $821 and $470, and $687, respectively.

Banking regulations limit the transfer of assets in the form of dividends, loans, or advances from the Bank to the Corporation. At December 31, 2010,2011, substantially all of the Bank’s assets were restricted from transfer to the Corporation in the form of loans or advances. Consequently, bank dividends are the principal source of funds for the Corporation. Payment of dividends without regulatory approval is limited to the current years retained net income plus retained net income for the preceding two years, less any required transfers to common stock. At January 1, 2011,2012, the amount available for dividends without regulatory approval was approximately $8,435.

Note 15 —Minimum Regulatory Capital Requirements
$13,235.

NOTE 16 — MINIMUM REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

The Corporation (on a consolidated basis) and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal Reserve Bank and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (The Regulators)(the “Regulators”). Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by Thethe Regulators that if undertaken, could have a material effect on the Corporation’sCorporation's and Bank’s financial statements. Under regulatory capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Corporation and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that include quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities, capital, and certain off-balance-sheet items, as calculated under regulatory accounting standards. The Bank’s capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by Thethe Regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Corporation and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined) and Tier 1 capital to average assets (as defined).


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Management believes, as of December 31, 20102011 and 2009,2010, that the Corporation and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

As of December 31, 2010,2011, the most recent notifications from Thethe Regulators categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, an institution must maintain total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following tables. There are no conditions or events since the notifications that management believes has changed the Bank’s categories. The Corporation’sCorporation's and the Bank’sBank's actual capital amounts (in thousands) and ratios are also presented in the table.

                         
      Minimum to be
      Well Capitalized
    Minimum
 Under Prompt
    Capital
 Corrective Action
  Actual Requirement Provisions
  Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
 
December 31, 2010
                        
Total capital to risk weighted assets                        
Isabella Bank $98,566   12.8% $61,642   8.0% $77,053   10.0%
Consolidated  106,826   13.7   62,423   8.0   N/A   N/A 
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets                        
Isabella Bank  88,901   11.5   30,821   4.0   46,232   6.0 
Consolidated  97,040   12.4   31,212   4.0   N/A   N/A 
Tier 1 capital to average assets                        
Isabella Bank  88,901   7.6   46,653   4.0   58,316   5.0 
Consolidated  97,040   8.2   47,116   4.0   N/A   N/A 
                         
      Minimum to be
      Well Capitalized
    Minimum
 Under Prompt
    Capital
 Corrective Action
  Actual Requirement Provisions
  Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
 
December 31, 2009
                        
Total capital to risk weighted assets                        
Isabella Bank $93,079   12.9% $57,713   8.0% $72,141   10.0%
Consolidated  102,285   14.1   58,213   8.0   N/A   N/A 
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets                        
Isabella Bank  84,012   11.6   28,856   4.0   43,285   6.0 
Consolidated  93,141   12.8   29,106   4.0   N/A   N/A 
Tier 1 capital to average assets                        
Isabella Bank  84,012   7.8   42,813   4.0   53,516   5.0 
Consolidated  93,141   8.6   43,326   4.0   N/A   N/A 

   Actual  Minimum
Capital
Requirement
  Minimum To Be
Well Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provisions
 
   Amount   Ratio  Amount   Ratio  Amount   Ratio 

December 31, 2011

          

Total capital to risk weighted assets

          

Isabella Bank

  $104,542     13.06 $64,028     8.00 $80,035     10.00

Consolidated

   115,172     14.17    65,009     8.00    N/A     N/A  

Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets

          

Isabella Bank

   94,508     11.81    32,014     4.00    48,021     6.00  

Consolidated

   104,987     12.92    32,505     4.00    N/A     N/A  

Tier 1 capital to average assets

          

Isabella Bank

   94,508     7.44    50,808     4.00    63,510     5.00  

Consolidated

   104,987     8.18    51,317     4.00    N/A     N/A  
   Actual  Minimum
Capital
Requirement
  Minimum To Be
Well Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provisions
 
   Amount   Ratio  Amount   Ratio  Amount   Ratio 

December 31, 2010

          

Total capital to risk weighted assets

          

Isabella Bank

  $98,566     12.79 $61,642     8.00 $77,053     10.00

Consolidated

   108,978     13.97    62,423     8.00    N/A     N/A  

Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets

          

Isabella Bank

   88,901     11.54    30,821     4.00    46,232     6.00  

Consolidated

   99,192     12.71    31,212     4.00    N/A     N/A  

Tier 1 capital to average assets

          

Isabella Bank

   88,901     7.62    46,653     4.00    58,316     5.00  

Consolidated

   99,192     8.42    47,116     4.00    N/A     N/A  

NOTE 17 — BENEFIT PLANS

Note 16 —

Benefit Plans
401(k) Plan

The Corporation has a 401(k) plan in which substantially all employees are eligible to participate. Employees may contribute up to 50% of their compensation subject to certain limits based on federal tax laws. The Corporation makes a 3.0% safe harbor contribution for all eligible employees and matching contributions equal to 50% of the first 4.0% of an employee’s compensation contributed to the Plan during the year. Employees are 100% vested in the safe harbor contributions and are 0% vested through their first two years of employment and are 100% vested after


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6 years of service for matching contributions. For the year ended December 31,2011, 2010 2009 and 2008,2009, expenses attributable to the Plan were $652, $625, and $617, and $543 respectively.

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

The Corporation has a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan which was curtailed in 2007. Due to the curtailment, future salary increases will not be considered and the benefits are based on years of service and the employees’employees' five highest consecutive years of compensation out of the last ten years of service rendered through March 1, 2007.

Changes in the projected benefit obligation and plan assets during each year, the funded status of the plan, and the net amount recognized on the Corporation’sCorporation's consolidated balance sheets using an actuarial measurement date of December 31, are summarized as follows during the years ended December 31:

         
  2010  2009 
 
Change in benefit obligation        
Benefit obligation, January 1 $8,897  $8,436 
Interest cost  531   504 
Actuarial loss  679   392 
Benefits paid, including plan expenses  (447)  (435)
         
Benefit obligation, December 31
  9,660   8,897 
         
Change in plan assets        
Fair value of plan assets, January 1  8,355   7,669 
Investment return  945   1,121 
Contributions  47    
Benefits paid, including plan expenses  (447)  (435)
         
Fair value of plan assets, December 31
  8,900   8,355 
         
Deficiency in funded status at December 31, included on the consolidated balance sheets in accrued interest and other liabilities
 $(760) $(542)
         
Change in accrued pension benefit costs        
Accrued benefit cost at January 1 $(542) $(767)
Contributions  47    
Net periodic cost for the year  (193)  (149)
Net change in unrecognized actuarial loss and prior service cost  (72)  374 
         
Accrued pension benefit cost at December 31
 $(760) $(542)
         

   2011  2010 

Change in benefit obligation

   

Benefit obligation, January 1

  $9,660   $8,897  

Interest cost

   507    531  

Actuarial loss

   1,750    679  

Benefits paid, including plan expenses

   (583  (447
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Benefit obligation, December 31

   11,334    9,660  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Change in plan assets

   

Fair value of plan assets, January 1

   8,900    8,355  

Investment return

   148    945  

Contributions

   138    47  

Benefits paid, including plan expenses

   (583  (447
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets, December 31

   8,603    8,900  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deficiency in funded status at December 31, included on the consolidated balance sheets in accrued interest payable and other liabilities

  $(2,731 $(760
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   2011  2010 

Change in accrued pension benefit costs

   

Accrued benefit cost at January 1

  $(760 $(542

Contributions

   138    47  

Net periodic cost for the year

   (138  (193

Net change in unrecognized actuarial loss and prior service cost

   (1,971  (72
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Accrued pension benefit cost at December 31

  $(2,731 $(760
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Amounts recognized as a component of other comprehensive lossincome (loss) consist of the following amounts during the years ended December 31 :

             
  2010  2009  2008 
 
Change in unrecognized pension cost $(72) $374  $(2,320)
Tax effect  25   (127)  788 
             
Net
 $(47) $247  $(1,532)
             
31:

   2011  2010  2009 

Change in unrecognized pension cost

  $(1,971 $(72 $374  

Tax effect

   671    25    (127
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net

  $(1,300 $(47 $247  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accumulated benefit obligation was $9,660$11,334 and $8,897$9,660 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, and 2009, respectively.

The Company has recorded the funded status of the Plan in its consolidated balance sheets. The Company adjusts the underfunded status in a liability account to reflect the current funded status of the plan. Any gains or


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losses that arise during the period but are not recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost will be recognized as a component of other comprehensive income (loss). The components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows for the years ended December 31:
             
  2010  2009  2008 
 
Net periodic benefit cost (income)
            
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation $531  $504  $503 
Expected return on plan assets  (491)  (524)  (659)
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial net loss  153   169   4 
             
Net periodic benefit cost (income)
 $193  $149  $(152)
             

   2011  2010  2009 

Net periodic benefit cost

    

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

  $507   $531   $504  

Expected return on plan assets

   (522  (491  (524

Amortization of unrecognized actuarial net loss

   153    153    169  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $138   $193   $149  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive lossincome (loss) at December 31, 20102011 includes net unrecognized actuarial losses before income taxes of $3,262,$5,233, of which $138$253 is expected to be amortized into benefit cost during 2011.

2012.

The actuarial assumptions used in determining the projected benefit obligation andare as follows for the actualyear ended December 31:

   2011  2010  2009 

Discount rate

   4.22  5.36  5.87

Expected long-term rate of return

   6.00  6.00  6.00

The actuarial weighted average assumptions used in determining the net periodic pension costs are as follows for the year ended December 31:

             
  2010 2009 2008
 
Discount rate  6.10%  5.87%  6.10%
Expected long-term rate of return  6.00%  6.00%  7.00%

   2011  2010  2009 

Discount rate

   5.36  6.10  5.87

Expected long-term return on plan assets

   6.00  6.00  6.00

As a result of the curtailment of the Plan, there is no rate of compensation increase considered in the above assumptions.

The expected long term rate of return is an estimate of anticipated future long term rates of return on plan assets as measured on a market value basis. Factors considered in arriving at this assumption include:

Historical longer term rates of return for broad asset classes.

Actual past rates of return achieved by the plan.

• Historical longer term rates of return for broad asset classes.
• Actual past rates of return achieved by the plan.
• The general mix of assets held by the plan.
• The stated investment policy for the plan.

The general mix of assets held by the plan.

The stated investment policy for the plan.

The selected rate of return is net of anticipated investment related expenses.

Plan Assets

The Corporation’s overall investment strategy is to moderately grow the portfolio by investing 50% of the portfolio in equity securities and 50% in fixed income securities. This strategy is designed to generate a long term rate of return of 8.7%6.0%. Equity securities primarily consist of the S&P 500 Index with a smaller allocation to the Small Cap and International Index. Fixed income securities are invested in the Bond Market Index. The Plan has appropriate assets invested in short term investments to meet near-term benefit payments.

The asset mix and the sector weighting of the investments are determined by the pension committee, which is comprised of members of management of the Corporation. Consultations are held with a third party investment advisor retained by the Corporation to manage the Plan. The Corporation reviews the performance of the advisor no less than annually.


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The fair values of the Corporation’s pension plan assets by asset category were as follows as of December 31:
                 
  2010  2009 
Description
 Total  (Level 2)  Total  (Level 2) 
 
Asset Category                
Short-term investments $108  $108  $70  $70 
Common collective trusts                
Fixed income  4,470   4,470   4,826   4,826 
Equity investments  4,322   4,322   3,459   3,459 
                 
  $8,900  $8,900  $8,355  $8,355 
                 

   2011   2010 

Description

  Total   (Level 2)   Total   (Level 2) 

Asset Category

        

Short-term investments

  $16    $16    $108    $108  

Common collective trusts

        

Fixed income

   4,357     4,357     4,470     4,470  

Equity investments

   4,230     4,230     4,322     4,322  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $8,603    $8,603    $8,900    $8,900  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value. There have been no changes in the methodologies used at December 31, 20102011 and 2009:

2010:

 

Short-term investments:    Shares of a money market portfolio, which is valued using amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

 

Common collective trusts:These investments are public investment securities valued using the net asset value (“NAV”) provided by a third party investment advisor. The NAV is quoted on a private market that is not active; however, the unit price is based on underlying investments which are traded on an active market.

The Corporation does not anticipate making anyanticipates contributions of $135 to the plan in 2011.

2012.

Estimated future benefit payments are as follows for the next ten years:

     
Year
 Amount
 
2011 $393 
2012  406 
2013  404 
2014  497 
2015  542 
Years 2016 — 2020  3,038 

Year

  Amount 

2012

  $416  

2013

   415  

2014

   508  

2015

   554  

2016

   559  

Years 2017 — 2021

   3,155  

The components of projected net periodic benefit cost are as follows for the year ended December 31:

     
  2011 
 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation  507 
Expected return on plan assets  (522)
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial net loss  153 
     
Net periodic benefit cost
 $138 
     

   2012 

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

  $470  

Expected return on plan assets

   (508

Amortization of unrecognized actuarial net loss

   291  
  

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $253  
  

 

 

 

Equity Compensation Plan

Pursuant to the terms of the Isabella Bank Corporation and Related Companies Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (the “Directors Plan”), directors of the Corporation and its subsidiaries are required to defer at least 25% of their earned board fees into the Directors Plan. The fees are converted on a quarterly basis into the Corporation’sshares of the Corporation's common stock based on the fair market value of a share of common stock as of the relevant valuation date. Stock credited to a participant’sparticipant's account is eligible for stock and cash dividends as declared. Upon retirement from the board or the occurrence of certain other events, the participant is eligible to receive a lump-sum, in-kind, distribution of all of the stock that is then in his or her account, and any unconverted cash will be converted to and rounded up to whole shares of stock and distributed, as well. The Directors Plan does not allow for cash settlement, and therefore, such share basedshare-based payment awards qualify for classification as equity. All authorized but unissued


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shares of common stock are eligible for issuance under the Directors Plan. The Corporation may also purchase shares of common stock on the open market to meet its obligations under the Directors Plan.
In 2008, the

The Corporation establishedmaintains a Rabbi Trust effective as of July 1, 2008, to fund the Directors Plan. A Rabbi Trust is an irrevocable grantor trust to which the Corporation may contribute assets for the limited purpose of funding a nonqualified deferred compensation plan. Although the Corporation may not reach the assets of the Rabbi Trust (“Trust”) for any purpose other than meeting its obligations under the Directors Plan, the assets of the Trust remain subject to the claims of the Corporation’sCorporation's creditors and are included in the consolidated financial statements. The Corporation may contribute cash or common stock to the Trust from time to time for the sole purpose of funding the Directors Plan. The Trust will use any cash that the Corporation contributed to purchase shares of the Corporation’sCorporation's common stock on the open market through the Corporation’sCorporation's brokerage services department.

The components of shares eligible to be issued under the Directors Plan were as follows as of December 31:

                 
  2010  2009 
  Eligible
  Market
  Eligible
  Market
 
  Shares  Value  Shares  Value 
 
Unissued  191,977  $3,321   186,279  $3,530 
Shares held in Rabbi Trust  32,686   565   30,626   580 
                 
Total
  224,663  $3,886   216,905  $4,110 
                 

   2011   2010 
   Eligible   Fair   Eligible   Fair 
   Shares   Value   Shares   Value 

Unissued

   201,438    $4,774     191,977    $3,321  

Shares held in Rabbi Trust

   16,585     393     32,686     565  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   218,023    $5,167     224,663    $3,886  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Employee Benefit Plans

The Corporation maintains atwo nonqualified supplementary employee retirement plan (“SERP”) for qualified officersplans to provide supplemental retirement benefits to each participant.specified participants. Expenses related to this programthese programs for 2011, 2010, and 2009 were $444, $363, and 2008 were $218, $219, and $206,$343, respectively, and are being recognized over the participants’participants' expected years of service. As a result of curtailing the Corporation’s defined benefit plan, the Corporation established an additional SERP to maintain the benefit levels for all employees that were at least forty years old and had at least 15 years of service. The cost to provide this benefit was $145, $124 and $128 for 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

The Corporation maintains a non leveragednon-leveraged employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)(“ESOP”) and a profit sharing plan which cover substantially all of its employees. Effective December 31, 2006, the ESOP was frozen to new participants.participants on December 31, 2006. Contributions to the plans are discretionary and are approved by the Board of Directors and recorded as compensation expense. During 2009, the Board of Directors approved a contribution of $50 to the plan. ExpensesESOP. The Corporation made no contributions in 2010 or 2011. Compensation cost related to the plans for 2011, 2010, and 2009 were $20, $0, and 2008 were $0, $50, and $0, respectively. Total allocated shares outstanding related to the ESOP at December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 were 246,404, 246,419, and 2008 were 246,419, 271,421, and 271,520, respectively. Such shares are included in the computation of dividends and earnings per share in each of the respective years.

The Corporation maintains a self fundedself-funded medical plan under which the Corporation is responsible for the first $50 per year of claims made by a covered family. Medical claims are subject to a lifetime maximum of $5,000 per covered individual. Expenses are accrued based on estimates of the aggregate liability for claims incurred and the Corporation’sCorporation's experience. Expenses were $2,045 in 2011, $2,101 in 2010 and $2,155 in 2009 and $2,110 in 2008.

2009.

The Corporation maintains the Isabella Bank Corporation Stockholder Dividend Reinvestment Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Dividend Reinvestment Plan”). The dividend reinvestment feature of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan allows shareholders to purchase previously unissued Isabella Bank Corporation common shares using dividends paid on shares held in the plan. The employee stock purchase feature of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan allows employees and directors to purchase Isabella Bank Corporation common stock through payroll deduction. The shareholder stock purchase feature of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan enables existing shareholders to purchase additional shares of the Corporation’s stock directly from the Corporation. The number of shares reserved for issuance under this plan arethese plans were 885,000, with 313,078197,719 shares unissued at December 31, 2010.2011. During 2011, 2010 and 2009, and 2008,115,359, 124,904, shares were issued for $2,203,and 126,874 shares were issued for $2,396$2,192, $2,203, and 78,994 shares were issued for $2,879,$2,396, respectively, in cash pursuant to these plans.


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NOTE 18 — ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Note 17 —Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive lossincome (loss) includes net income as well as unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, onavailable-for-sale investment securities owned and changes in the funded status of the Corporation’s defined benefit pension plan, which are excluded from net income. Unrealized investment securities gains and losses and changes in the funded status of the pension plan, net of tax, are excluded from net income, and are reflected as a

direct charge or credit to shareholders’ equity. Comprehensive income (loss) and the related components are disclosed in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income for each of the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, 2009, and 2008.

2009.

The following is a summary of the components comprising the balance of accumulated other comprehensive lossincome (loss) reported on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31 (presented net of tax):

         
  2010  2009 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) onavailable-for-sale investment securities
 $444  $(13)
Unrecognized pension costs  (2,153)  (2,106)
         
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 $(1,709) $(2,119)
         
Note 18 —Related Party Transactions

   2011  2010 

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investment securities

  $5,942   $444  

Unrecognized pension costs

   (3,453  (2,153
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  $2,489   $(1,709
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NOTE 19 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation grants loans to principal officers and directors and their affiliates (including their families and companies in which they have 10% or more ownership). Annual activity during the years ended December 31 consisted of the following:

         
  2010  2009 
 
Balance, beginning of year $4,142  $4,011 
New loans  3,038   5,033 
Repayments  (2,833)  (4,902)
         
Balance, ending of year $4,347  $4,142 
         

   2011  2010 

Balance, beginning of year

  $4,347   $4,142  

New loans

   1,800    3,038  

Repayments

   (2,419  (2,833
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, ending of year

  $3,728   $4,347  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deposits of these principal officers and directors and their affiliates amounted to $11,556$7,664 and $7,090$11,556 at December 31, 20102011 and 2009,2010, respectively. In addition, Isabella Bank Corporation’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan held deposits with the Bank aggregating $254$275 and $219,$254, respectively, at December 31, 20102011 and 2009.

2010.

NOTE 20 — FAIR VALUE

Note 19 —

Fair Value
Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value in their Entirety on a Recurring Basis

Disclosure of the estimated fair values of financial instruments, which differ from carrying values, often requires the use of estimates. In cases where quoted market values in an active market are not available, the Corporation uses present value techniques and other valuation methods to estimate the fair values of its financial instruments. These valuation methods require considerable judgment and the resulting estimates of fair value can be significantly affected by the assumptions made and methods used.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
The carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis on the Corporation’s consolidated balance sheets are as follows as of December 31:
                 
  2010  2009 
  Estimated
  Carrying
  Estimated
  Carrying
 
  Fair Value  Value  Fair Value  Value 
 
ASSETS
Cash and demand deposits due from banks $18,109  $18,109  $24,482  $24,482 
Certicates of deposit held in other financial institutions  15,908   15,808   5,380   5,380 
Mortgage loansavailable-for-sale
  1,182   1,182   2,294   2,281 
Net loans  734,634   722,931   719,604   710,337 
Accrued interest receivable  5,456   5,456   5,832   5,832 
Equity securities without readily determinable fair values  17,564   17,564   17,921   17,921 
Originated mortgage servicing rights  2,673   2,667   2,620   2,620 
 
LIABILITIES
Deposits with no stated maturities  424,978   424,978   382,006   382,006 
Deposits with stated maturities  454,332   452,361   424,048   420,646 
Borrowed funds  190,180   184,494   177,375   175,297 
Accrued interest payable  1,003   1,003   1,143   1,143 

   2011   2010 
   Estimated   Carrying   Estimated   Carrying 
   Fair Value   Value   Fair Value   Value 

ASSETS

  

Cash and demand deposits due from banks

  $28,590    $28,590    $18,109    $18,109  

Certicates of deposit held in other financial institutions

   8,977     8,924     15,908     15,808  

Mortgage loans available-for-sale

   3,252     3,205     1,182     1,182  

Net loans

   756,802     737,916     734,634     722,931  

Accrued interest receivable

   5,848     5,848     5,456     5,456  

Equity securities without readily determinable fair values

   17,189     17,189     17,564     17,564  

Originated mortgage servicing rights

   2,374     2,374     2,673     2,667  

LIABILITIES

  

Deposits without stated maturities

   476,627     476,627     424,978     424,978  

Deposits with stated maturities

   499,644     481,537     454,332     452,361  

Borrowed funds

   222,538     210,894     190,180     184,494  

Accrued interest payable

   967     967     1,003     1,003  

Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value

The table below presents the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on December 31:

                         
  2010  2009 
Description
 Total  (Level 2)  (Level 3)  Total  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
 
Recurring items
                        
Trading securities                        
States and political subdivisions $5,837  $5,837  $  $9,962  $9,962  $ 
Mortgage-backed           3,601   3,601    
                         
Total trading securities  5,837   5,837      13,563   13,563    
                         
Available-for-sale investment securities
                        
Government-sponsored enterprises  5,404   5,404      19,471   19,471    
States and political subdivisions  169,717   169,717      151,730   151,730    
Auction rate money market preferred  2,865      2,865   2,973      2,973 
Preferred stock  6,936      6,936   7,054      7,054 
Mortgage-backed  102,215   102,215      67,734   67,734    
Collateralized mortgage obligations  43,587   43,587      10,104   10,104    
                         
Totalavailable-for-sale investment securities
  330,724   320,923   9,801   259,066   249,039   10,027 
Borrowed funds  10,423   10,423      17,804   17,804    
Nonrecurring items
                        
Mortgage loansavailable-for-sale
  1,182   1,182      2,281   2,281    
Impaired loans  12,048      12,048   12,654      12,654 
Originated mortgage servicing rights  2,667   2,667      2,620   2,620    
Foreclosed assets  2,067   2,067      1,157   1,157    
                         
  $364,948  $343,099  $21,849  $309,145  $286,464  $22,681 
                         
Percent of assets and liabilities measured at fair value      94.01%  5.99%      92.66%  7.34%
                         


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  2011  2010 

Description

 Total  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3)  Total  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 

Recurring items

       

Trading securities

       

States and political subdivisions

 $4,710   $    4,710   $   $5,837   $5,837   $  

Available-for-sale investment securities

       

Government-sponsored enterprises

  397        397        5,404    5,404      

States and political subdivisions

  174,938        174,938        169,717    169,717      

Auction rate money market preferred

  2,049        2,049        2,865        2,865  

Preferred stock

  5,033    5,033            6,936        6,936  

Mortgage-backed

  143,602        143,602        102,215    102,215      

Collateralized mortgage obligations

  99,101        99,101        43,587    43,587      
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total available-for-sale investment securities

  425,120    5,033    420,087        330,724    320,923    9,801  

Borrowed funds

  5,242        5,242        10,423    10,423      

Nonrecurring items

       

Impaired loans

  25,250         25,250    12,048        12,048  

Originated mortgage servicing rights

  2,374        2,374        2,667    2,667      

Foreclosed assets

  1,876        1,876        2,067    2,067      
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
 $464,572   $5,033   $434,289   $25,250   $363,766   $341,917   $21,849  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Percent of assets and liabilities measured at fair value

   1.08  93.48  5.44   93.99  6.01
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Corporation had no assets or liabilities measured utilizing Level 1 valuation techniques.
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and key inputs used to measure financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value, as well as a description of the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value disclosures for financial instruments not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis. For financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value, the description includes an indication of the level of the fair value hierarchy in which the assets or liabilities are classified.

Cash and demand deposits due from banks:

The carrying amounts of cash and short term investments, including Federal funds sold, approximate fair values.

Certificates of deposit held in other financial institutions:

Interest bearing balances held in unaffiliated financial institutions include certificates of deposit and other short term interest bearing balances that mature within 3 years. Fair value is determined using prices for similar assets with similar characteristics.

Investment securities:

Investment securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Level 1 fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments. Level 2 fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices if available.for similar instruments. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss and liquidity assumptions. Level 2 securities include bonds issued by government sponsored enterprises, states and political subdivisions, mortgage-backed securities, and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by government sponsored enterprises.

enterprises, and auction rate money market preferred securities. The values for Level 1 and Level 2 investment securities are generally obtained from an independent third party. On a quarterly basis, management compares the values provided to alternative pricing sources.

Securities classified as Level 3 includein 2010 included securities in less liquid markets and includeincluded auction rate money market preferred securities and preferred stocks. Due to the limited trading activity of these securities during 2010, the fair values were estimated utilizingCorporation utilized a discounted cash flow analysis as ofto determine fair values on December 31, 2010 and 2009. These analyses2010. This analysis considered the creditworthiness of the counterparty, the investment grade, the timing of expected future cash flows, and the current volume of trading activity.activity, and recent trade prices. The discount rates used were determined by using the interest rates of similarly rated financial institutionsinstitution debt based on the weighted average of a range of terms for corporate bond interest rates, which were obtained from published sources. All securities have call dates within the next year. The Corporation calculated the present value assuming a 30 year nonamortizing balloon using weighted average discount rates between 3.88%sources and 6.87%ranged from 3.90% to 6.90% as of December 31, 2010.

During 2011, the markets for these securities have normalized and established regular trading patterns. As a result of this normalization, the Corporation measured preferred stocks with fair values of $5,033 utilizing Level 1 inputs and auction rate money market preferred securities with fair values of $2,049 utilizing Level 2 inputs based on the trade price of similar securities as of December 31, 2011.

The table below represents the activity in auction rate money market preferred available-for-sale investment securities measured with Level 3 inputs on a recurring basis for the years ended December 31:

   2011  2010 

Level 3 inputs — January 1

  $2,865   $2,973  

Transfer to Level 2 inputs

   (2,049    

Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale investment securities

   (816  (108
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Level 3 inputs — December 31

  $   $2,865 ��
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The table below represents the activity in preferred stock available-for-sale investment securities measured with Level 3 inputs on a recurring basis for the years ended December 31:

   2011  2010 

Level 3 inputs — January 1

  $6,936   $7,054  

Calls

   (1,000    

Transfer to Level 1 inputs

   (5,033    

Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale investment securities

   (903  (118
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Level 3 inputs — December 31

  $   $6,936  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Mortgage loansavailable-for-sale:

Mortgage loansavailable-for-sale are carried at the lower of cost or marketfair value. The fair value of mortgage loansavailable-for-sale are based on what price secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics. As such, the Corporation classifies loans subjected to nonrecurring fair value adjustments as Level 2.

Loans:

For variable rate loans with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for fixed rate loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The resulting amounts are adjusted to estimate the effect of changes in the credit quality of borrowers since the loans were originated.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
The Corporation does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and a specific allowance for loan losses may be established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will be significantly different than the contractual terms of the original loan agreement are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as impaired, management measures the estimated impairment. The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, market value of similar debt, enterprise value, liquidation value, or 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.

The Corporation reviews the net realizable values of the underlying collateral for collateral dependent impaired loans on at least a quarterly basis for all loan types. To determine the collateral value, management utilizes independent appraisals, broker price opinions, or internal evaluations. These valuations are reviewed to determine whether an additional discount should be applied given the age of market information that may have been considered as well as other factors such as costs to carry and sell an asset if it is determined that the collateral will be liquidated in connection with the ultimate settlement of the loan. The Corporation uses this valuationthese valuations to determine if any charge offs or specific reserves are necessary. The Corporation may obtain new valuations in certain circumstances, including when there has been significant deterioration in the condition of the collateral, if the foreclosure process has begun, or if the existing valuation is deemed to be outdated.

Impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the net realizable 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 appraisal value, the Corporation records the loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When a current appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of collateral is further impaired below the appraised value, the Corporation records the impaired loans as nonrecurring Level 3.

Accrued interest:

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.

Goodwill and other intangible assets:

Acquisition intangibles and goodwill are subjectevaluated for potential impairment on at least an annual basis. Goodwill is typically qualitatively evaluated to impairment testing. A projecteddetermine if it is more likely than not that the carrying balance is impaired. If it is determined that the carrying balance of goodwill is more likely than not to be impaired,

management performs a cash flow valuation method is used into determine the completionextent of the potential impairment. Acquisition intangibles are tested for impairment testing.with a cash flow valuation. This valuation method requires a significant degree of management judgment. In the event the projected undiscounted net operating cash flows for these intangible assets are less than the carrying value, the asset is recorded at fair value as determined by the valuation model. If the testing resulted in impairment, the Corporation would classify goodwill and other acquisition intangibles subjected to nonrecurring fair value adjustments as Level 3. DuringFor the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, and 2009, there were no impairments recorded on goodwill and other acquisition intangibles.

Equity securities without readily determinable fair values:

The Corporation has investments in equity securities without readily determinable fair values as well as investments in joint ventures. The assets are individually reviewed for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if an indication of impairment exists, by comparing the carrying value to the estimated fair value. The lack of an independent source to validate fair value estimates, including the impact of future capital calls and transfer restrictions, is an inherent limitation in the valuation process. The Corporation classifies nonmarketable equity securities and its investments in joint ventures subjected to nonrecurring fair value adjustments as Level 3. DuringFor the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, and 2009, there were no impairments recorded on equity securities without readily determinable fair values.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Foreclosed assets:

Upon transfer from the loan portfolio, foreclosed assets are adjusted to and subsequently carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Net realizable value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral, or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral and as such, the Corporation classifies foreclosed assets as a nonrecurring Level 2. When management determines that the net realizable value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value but there is no observable market price, the Corporation records the foreclosed asset as nonrecurring Level 3.

Originated mortgage servicing rights:

Originated mortgage servicing rights are subject to impairment testing. A valuation model, which utilizes a discounted cash flow analysis using interest rates and prepayment speed assumptions currently quoted for comparable instruments and a discount rate determined by management, is used for impairment testing. If the valuation model reflects a value less than the carrying value, originated mortgage servicing rights are adjusted to fair value through a valuation allowance as determined by the model. As such, the Corporation classifies loan servicing rights subject to nonrecurring fair value adjustments as Level 2.

Deposits:

Demand, savings, and money market deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). Fair values for variable rate certificates of deposit approximate their recorded carrying value. Fair values for fixed rate 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 expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

Borrowed funds:

The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased, borrowings under overnight repurchase agreements, and other short-term borrowings maturing within ninety days approximate their fair values. The fair values of the Corporation’s other borrowed funds are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Corporation’s current incremental borrowing arrangements.

The Corporation has elected to measure a portion of borrowed funds at fair value. These borrowings are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, with the fair value measurement estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the Corporation’s current incremental borrowingsborrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. Changes in the fair value of these borrowings are included in noninterest income. As such, the Corporation classifies other borrowed funds as Level 2.

Commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and undisbursed loans:

Fair values for off balance sheet lending commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into consideration the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’counterparties' credit standings. The Corporation does not charge fees for lending commitments; thus it is not practicable to estimate the fair value of these instruments.

The preceding methods described may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, although the Corporation believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
The table below represents the activity inavailable-for-sale investment securities measured with Level 3 inputs on a recurring basis for the years ended December 31:
         
  2010  2009 
 
Level 3 inputs — January 1 $10,027  $5,979 
Net unrealized (losses) gains onavailable-for-sale investment securities
  (226)  4,048 
         
Level 3 inputs — December 31 $9,801  $10,027 
         
The changes in fair value of assets and liabilities recorded at fair value through earnings on a recurring basis and changes in assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, for which an impairment, or reduction of an impairment, was recognized in 20102011 and 2009,2010, are summarized as follows:
                         
  Year Ended December 31 
  2010  2009 
  Trading
        Trading
       
  Gains and
  Other Gains
     Gains and
  Other Gains
    
Description
 (Losses)  and (Losses)  Total  (Losses)  and (Losses)  Total 
 
Recurring items
                        
Trading securities $(94) $  $(94) $80  $  $80 
Borrowed funds     227   227      289   289 
Nonrecurring items
                        
Foreclosed assets     (180)  (180)     (157)  (157)
Originated mortgage servicing rights     1   1      7   7 
                         
Total
 $(94) $48  $(46) $80  $139  $219 
                         

   Year Ended December 31 
   2011  2010 

Description

 Trading
Gains and
(Losses)
  Other Gains
and (Losses)
  Total  Trading
Gains and
(Losses)
  Other Gains
and (Losses)
  Total 

Recurring items

      

Trading securities

 $(78 $   $(78 $(94 $   $(94

Borrowed funds

      181    181        227    227  

Nonrecurring items

      

Foreclosed assets

      (82  (82      (180  (180

Originated mortgage servicing rights

      (243  (243      1    1  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

 $(78 $(144 $(222 $(94 $48   $(46
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The activity in borrowings which the Corporation has elected to carry at fair value was as follows for the years ended December 31:

         
  2010  2009 
 
Borrowings carried at fair value — January 1 $17,804  $23,130 
Paydowns and maturities  (7,154)  (5,037)
Net change in fair value  (227)  (289)
         
Borrowings carried at fair value — December 31
 $10,423  $17,804 
         
Unpaid principal balance — December 31
 $10,000  $17,154 
         


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   2011  2010 

Borrowings carried at fair value — beginning of year

  $10,423   $17,804  

Paydowns and maturities

   (5,000  (7,154

Net change in fair value

   (181  (227
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Borrowings carried at fair value — December 31

  $5,242   $10,423  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Unpaid principal balance — December 31

  $5,000   $10,000  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NOTE 21 — PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Note 20 —Parent Company Only Financial Information
Condensed Balance Sheets
         
  December 31 
  2010  2009 
 
ASSETS
Cash on deposit at subsidiary Bank $301  $172 
Securities available for sale  1,929   2,073 
Investments in subsidiaries  94,668   89,405 
Premises and equipment  1,952   2,346 
Other assets  53,481   53,644 
         
Total Assets
 $152,331  $147,640 
         
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Other liabilities $7,170  $6,837 
Shareholders’ equity  145,161   140,803 
         
Total Liabilities And Shareholders’ Equity
 $152,331  $147,640 
         

    December 31 
   2011   2010 
ASSETS  

Cash on deposit at subsidiary Bank

  $1,474    $301  

Securities available for sale

   3,567     1,929  

Investments in subsidiaries

   106,463     94,668  

Premises and equipment

   1,916     1,952  

Other assets

   52,060     53,481  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

  $165,480    $152,331  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  

Other liabilities

  $10,697    $7,170  

Shareholders’ equity

   154,783     145,161  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  $165,480    $152,331  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Condensed Statements of Income

             
  Year Ended December 31 
  2010  2009  2008 
 
Income            
Dividends from subsidiaries $6,250  $6,100  $5,800 
Interest income  72   77   88 
Management fee and other  1,340   993   1,011 
             
Total income
  7,662   7,170   6,899 
Expenses            
Salaries and benefits  2,286   2,112   1,819 
Occupancy and equipment  356   430   435 
Audit and SOX compliance fees  476   291   376 
Other  932   1,074   1,359 
             
Total expenses
  4,050   3,907   3,989 
             
Income before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries  3,612   3,263   2,910 
Federal income tax benefit  896   976   905 
             
   4,508   4,239   3,815 
Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries  4,537   3,561   286 
             
Net income
 $9,045  $7,800  $4,101 
             


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    Year Ended December 31 
   2011   2010   2009 

Income

      

Dividends from subsidiaries

  $6,500    $6,250    $6,100  

Interest income

   128     72     77  

Management fee and other

   1,201     1,340     993  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income

   7,829     7,662     7,170  

Expenses

      

Salaries and benefits

   2,267     2,286     2,112  

Occupancy and equipment

   370     356     430  

Audit and SOX compliance fees

   378     476     291  

Other

   1,089     932     1,074  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

   4,104     4,050     3,907  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

   3,725     3,612     3,263  

Federal income tax benefit

   958     896     976  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   4,683     4,508     4,239  

Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

   5,527     4,537     3,561  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

  $10,210    $9,045    $7,800  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
             
  Year Ended December 31 
  2010  2009  2008 
 
Operating Activities
            
Net income $9,045  $7,800  $4,101 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operations            
Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries  (4,537)  (3,561)  (286)
Share based payment awards  650   677   603 
Depreciation  147   163   294 
Net amortization of investment securities  5   6   5 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense  (172)  (570)  162 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash            
Other assets  298   (748)  (816)
Accrued interest and other liabilities  1,883   517   583 
             
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
  7,319   4,284   4,646 
Investing Activities
            
Activity inavailable-for-sale securities
            
Maturities, calls, and sales  110   110   110 
Sales (purchases) of equipment and premises  247   (466)  1,300 
Advances to subsidiaries  (250)     (11,927)
             
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
  107   (356)  (10,517)
Financing Activities
            
Net (decrease) increase in other borrowed funds  (1,550)  700   1,836 
Cash dividends paid on common stock  (5,421)  (5,256)  (4,873)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock  2,208   2,479   2,476 
Common stock repurchased  (2,020)  (2,056)  (6,440)
Common stock purchased for deferred compensation obligations  (514)  (767)  (249)
             
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
  (7,297)  (4,900)  (7,250)
             
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
  129   (972)  (13,121)
Cash and cash equivelants at beginning of year  172   1,144   14,265 
             
Cash And Cash Equivalents at End of Year
 $301  $172  $1,144 
             
Note 21 —Operating Segments

   Year Ended December 31 
  2011  2010  2009 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

   

Net income

 $10,210   $9,045   $7,800  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operations

   

Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

  (5,527  (4,537  (3,561

Share-based payment awards

  615    650    677  

Depreciation

  123    147    163  

Net amortization of investment securities

  7    5    6  

Deferred income tax benefit

  (48  (172  (570

Changes in operating assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash

   

Other assets

  167    298    (748

Accrued interest and other liabilities

  757    1,883    517  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

  6,304    7,319    4,284  

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

   

Activity in available-for-sale securities

   

Maturities, calls, and sales

  585    110    110  

Purchases

  (3,000        

(Purchases) sales of equipment and premises

  (87  247    (466

Advances to subsidiaries

      (250    
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES

  (2,502  107    (356

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

   

Net increase (decrease) in other borrowed funds

  2,772    (1,550  700  

Cash dividends paid on common stock

  (5,770  (5,421  (5,256

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

  2,302    2,208    2,479  

Common stock repurchased

  (1,507  (2,020  (2,056

Common stock purchased for deferred compensation obligations

  (426  (514  (767
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

  (2,629  (7,297  (4,900
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

  1,173    129    (972

Cash and cash equivelants at beginning of year

  301    172    1,144  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR

 $1,474   $301   $172  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NOTE 22 — OPERATING SEGMENTS

The Corporation’s reportable segments are based on legal entities that account for at least 10 percent of net operating results. Retail banking operations for 2011, 2010, 2009, and 20082009 represent approximately 90% or greater of the Corporation’s total assets and operating results. As such, no additional segment information is presented.


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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION FINANCIAL REVIEW

(All dollars in thousands)

The following is management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations for Isabella Bank Corporation. This discussion and analysis is intended to provide a better understanding of the consolidated financial statements and statistical data included elsewhere in the Annual Report.

Executive Summary

Isabella Bank Corporation, as well as all other financial institutions in Michigan and across the entire country, continues to experience the negative impacts on its operations from the recentpersistent weak economy. The current economic recession and the subsequent recovery. This recession, which began in the fourth quarter of 2008,environment has resulted inled to historically high levels of loan delinquencies and nonaccrual loans, which have translated into increases in net loans charged off and foreclosed asset and collection expenses. Additionally, there have been announcements by several large banks stating

In spite of the economic downturn that they have halted foreclosures due to a failure to properly preparehas occurred over the documents to complete the foreclosure process. Isabella Bank Corporation has, to its knowledge, materially complied with all laws governing foreclosures.

Despite the recent economic downturn,past few years, the Corporation continues to be profitable, with net income of $9,045$10,210 for the year ended December 31, 2010. The Corporation’s nonperforming loans represented 0.83% of total loans2011. Not only has the Corporation remained profitable, its loan quality also compares well to its peers as of December 31, 2010 which declined from 1.28% as of December 31, 2009. Theits ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans was 0.95% as of December 31, 2011 compared to 3.26% for all banksbank holding companies in the Corporation’s peer group was 3.71% as of September 30, 20102011 (December 31, 20102011 peer group ratios are not yet available). The Corporation’s interest margins also continue to be strong, as the net yield on interest earning assets (on a fully taxtaxable equivalent basis) was 4.04%3.87% for the year ended December 31, 2010.
2011.

New Branch Office

As part of the Corporation’s effort to expand its market area, the Corporation opened a new branch in Midland, Michigan in the third quarter of 2010. The new full service office will expand the Corporation’s presence in the Midland area as a source for both commercial and consumer loans and deposits.
Recent Legislation

The recently passed Health Care and Education Act of 2010 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act could have a significant impact on the Corporation’s operating results in future periods. Aside from the potential increases in the Corporation’s health care costs, the implementation of the new rules and requirements is likely to require a substantial commitment from the Corporation’s management.

The recently enacted Dodd-Frank Act is very broad and complex legislation that puts in place a sweeping new financial services framework that is likely to have significant regulatory and legal consequences and will likely impact the Corporation’s future operating results. Implementation of the Act will require compliance with numerous new regulations, which will increase compliance and documentation costs. For more information, see the summary of the Dodd-Frank Act under the heading “Regulation” in Item 1, included“Supervision and Regulation” in the Corporation’s 20102011 annual report onForm 10-K.

In September 2010, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Small Business Lending Bill which includes access to capital for community banks. The Corporation continues to be well capitalized and profitable and is not expecting to participate in the program.

Shareholder Stock Purchase ProgramOther

The Corporation recently amended its Dividend Reinvestment and Employee Stock Purchase Plan to allow for any current shareholders to purchase additional shares of the Corporation’s stock directly from the Corporation beginning in the fourth quarter of 2010. For more information regarding that amendment, see theForm S-3D that the Corporation filed with the SEC on October 1, 2010.
Other

The Corporation has not received any notices of regulatory actions as of February 28, 2011.


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16, 2012.


CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Critical Accounting Policies:
The Corporation’s significant accounting policies are set forth in Note 1 of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Of these significant accounting policies, the Corporation considers its policies regarding the allowance for loan losses, acquisition intangibles, and the determination of the fair value and assessment of other-than-temporary impairment of investment securities to be its most critical accounting policies.

The allowance for loan losses requires management’s most subjective and complex judgment. Changes in economic conditions can have a significant impact on the allowance for loan losses and, therefore, the provision for loan losses and results of operations. The Corporation has developed appropriate policies and procedures for assessing the adequacyappropriateness of the allowance for loan losses, recognizing that this process requires a number of assumptions and estimates with respect to its loan portfolio. The Corporation’s assessments may be impacted in future periods by changes in economic conditions, and the discovery of information with respect to borrowers which is not known to management at the time of the issuance of the consolidated financial statements. For additional discussion concerning the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses and related matters, see the detailed discussion to follow.

follow under the heading “Allowance for Loan Losses”.

United States generally accepted accounting principles require that the Corporation determine the fair value of the assets and liabilities of an acquired entity, and record their fair value on the date of acquisition. The

Corporation employs a variety of measures in the determination of the fair value, including the use of discounted cash flow analysis, market appraisals, and projected future revenue streams. For certain items that management believes it has the appropriate expertise to determine the fair value, management may choose to use its own calculations of the value. In other cases, where the value is not easily determined, the Corporation consults with outside parties to determine the fair value of the identified asset or liability. Once valuations have been adjusted, the net difference between the price paid for the acquired entity and the value of its balance sheet, including identifiable intangibles, is recorded as goodwill. This goodwill is not amortized, but is testedevaluated for impairment on at least an annual basis.

The Corporation currently has bothavailable-for-sale and trading investment securities that are carried at fair value. Changes in the fair value ofavailable-for-sale investment securities are included as a component of other comprehensive income, while declines in the fair value of these securities below their cost that areother-than-temporary are reflected as realized losses in the consolidated statements of income. The change in value of trading investment securities is included in current earnings. Management evaluates available-for-sale securities for indications of losses that are consideredother-than-temporary, if any, on a regular basis. The market values foravailable-for-sale and trading investment securities are typically obtained from outside sources and applied to individual securities within the portfolio.

The Corporation invested $11,000 in

Due to the limited trading of certain auction rate money market preferred investment security instruments, which are classified asavailable-for-salesecurities and reflected at estimated fair value. Due to credit market uncertainty,preferred stocks during 2010, the trading for these securities has been limited. As a result of the limited trading of these securities, $7,800 converted to preferred stock with debt like characteristics in 2009.

Due to the limited trading activity of these securities, the fair values were estimated utilizingCorporation utilized a discounted cash flow analysis as ofto determine fair values on December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009. These analyses2010. This analysis considered the creditworthiness of the counterparty, the timing of expected future cash flows, and the current volume of trading activity.activity, and recent trade prices. The discount rates used were determined by using the interest rates of similarly rated financial institutionsinstitution debt based on the weighted average of a range of terms for corporate bond interest rates, which were obtained from published sources. All securities have call dates within the next year. The Corporation calculated the present value assuming a 30 year nonamortizing balloon using weighted average discount rates between 3.88%sources and 6.87%ranged from 3.90% to 6.90% as of December 31, 2010.
During 2011, the markets for these securities have normalized and established regular trading patterns. As such, the Corporation determined the fair value for these securities based on quoted prices for identical securities, or based on quoted prices for similar securities as of December 31, 2010, the Corporation held an auction rate money market preferred security and preferred stock which declined in fair value as a result of the securities’ interest rates, as they are currently lower than the offering rates of securities with similar characteristics. Despite the limited trading of these securities, management has determined that any declines in the fair value of these securities are the result of changes in interest rates and not risks related to the underlying credit quality of the security. Additionally, none of these securities are deemed to be below investment grade, and management does not intend to sell the securities in an unrealized loss position, and it is more likely than not that the Corporation will not have to sell the securities before recovery of their cost basis. As


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a result, the Corporation has not recognized another-than-temporary impairment related to these declines in fair value.
DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES, AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

INTEREST RATE AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL

The following schedules present the daily average amount outstanding for each major category of interest earning assets, nonearning assets, interest bearing liabilities, and noninterest bearing liabilities for the last three years. This scheduleThese schedules also presents an analysis of interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated. All interest income is reported on a fully taxable equivalent (FTE) basis using a 34% federal income tax rate. Nonaccruing loans, for the purpose of the following computations, are included in the average loan amounts outstanding. Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock holdings which are restricted are included in Other Assets.

                                     
  Year Ended 
  December 31, 2010  December 31, 2009  December 31, 2008 
     Tax
  Average
     Tax
  Average
     Tax
  Average
 
  Average
  Equivalent
  Yield/
  Average
  Equivalent
  Yield/
  Average
  Equivalent
  Yield/
 
  Balance  Interest  Rate  Balance  Interest  Rate  Balance  Interest  Rate 
 
INTEREST EARNING ASSETS
                                    
Loans $725,534  $46,794   6.45% $725,299  $47,706   6.58% $717,040  $49,674   6.93%
Taxable investment securities  160,514   5,271   3.28%  119,063   4,712   3.96%  108,919   5,433   4.99%
Nontaxable investment securities  120,999   7,095   5.86%  121,676   7,217   5.93%  121,220   7,218   5.95%
Trading account securities  8,097   436   5.38%  17,279   856   4.95%  26,618   1,305   4.90%
Federal funds sold           842   1   0.12%  5,198   110   2.12%
Other  45,509   479   1.05%  27,433   376   1.37%  17,600   433   2.46%
                                     
Total earning assets
  1,060,653   60,075   5.66%  1,011,592   60,868   6.02%  996,595   64,173   6.44%
NON EARNING ASSETS
                                    
Allowance for loan losses  (13,262)          (12,334)          (8,606)        
Cash and demand deposits due from banks  18,070           18,190           18,582         
Premises and equipment  24,624           23,810           22,905         
Accrued income and other assets  92,845           86,376           83,626         
                                     
Total assets
 $1,182,930          $1,127,634          $1,113,102         
                                     
INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES
                                    
Interest bearing demand deposits $137,109   151   0.11% $116,412   146   0.13% $114,889   813   0.71%
Savings deposits  169,579   391   0.23%  177,538   399   0.22%  213,410   2,439   1.14%
Time deposits  430,892   10,988   2.55%  398,356   13,043   3.27%  393,190   16,621   4.23%
Borrowed funds  188,512   5,674   3.01%  193,922   6,251   3.22%  145,802   5,733   3.93%
                                     
Total interest bearing liabilities
  926,092   17,204   1.86%  886,228   19,839   2.24%  867,291   25,606   2.95%
NONINTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES
                                    
Demand deposits  102,812           94,408           95,552         
Other  14,171           7,188           6,633         
Shareholders’ equity  139,855           139,810           143,626         
                                     
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 $1,182,930          $1,127,634          $1,113,102         
                                     
Net interest income (FTE)
     $42,871          $41,029          $38,567     
                                     
Net yield on interest earning assets (FTE)
          4.04%          4.06%          3.87%
                                     


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accrued income and other assets.


   Year Ended December 31 
   2011  2010  2009 
   Average
Balance
  Tax
Equivalent
Interest
  Average
Yield/
Rate
  Average
Balance
  Tax
Equivalent
Interest
  Average
Yield/
Rate
  Average
Balance
  Tax
Equivalent
Interest
  Average
Yield/
Rate
 

INTEREST EARNING ASSETS

         

Loans

 $743,441   $45,463    6.12 $725,534   $46,794    6.45 $725,299   $47,706    6.58

Taxable investment securities

  235,437    6,941    2.95  160,514    5,271    3.28  119,063    4,712    3.96

Nontaxable investment securities

  136,356    7,847    5.75  120,999    7,095    5.86  121,676    7,217    5.93

Trading account securities

  5,087    286    5.62  8,097    436    5.38  17,279    856    4.95

Federal funds sold

                          842    1    0.12

Other

  37,539    506    1.35  45,509    479    1.05  27,433    376    1.37
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total earning assets

  1,157,860    61,043    5.27  1,060,653    60,075    5.66  1,011,592    60,868    6.02

NONEARNING ASSETS

         

Allowance for loan losses

  (12,522    (13,262    (12,334  

Cash and demand deposits due from banks

  20,195      18,070      18,190    

Premises and equipment

  24,397      24,624      23,810    

Accrued income and other assets

  97,265      92,845      86,376    
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total assets

 $1,287,195     $1,182,930     $1,127,634    
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES

         

Interest bearing demand deposits

 $152,530    189    0.12 $137,109    151    0.11 $116,412    146    0.13

Savings deposits

  192,999    488    0.25  169,579    391    0.23  177,538    399    0.22

Time deposits

  467,931    10,258    2.19  430,892    10,988    2.55  398,356    13,043    3.27

Borrowed funds

  198,828    5,268    2.65  188,512    5,674    3.01  193,922    6,251    3.22
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total interest bearing liabilities

  1,012,288    16,203    1.60  926,092    17,204    1.86  886,228    19,839    2.24

NONINTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES

         

Demand deposits

  113,726      102,812      94,408    

Other

  15,456      14,171      7,188    

Shareholders’ equity

  145,725      139,855      139,810    
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $1,287,195     $1,182,930     $1,127,634    
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Net interest income (FTE)

  $44,840     $42,871     $41,029   
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net yield on interest earning assets (FTE)

    3.87    4.04    4.06
   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Interest Income

The Corporation derives the majority of its gross income from interest earned on loans and investments, while its most significant expense is the interest cost incurred for funds used. Net interest income is the amount by which interest income on earning assets exceeds the interest cost of deposits and borrowings. Net interest income is influenced by changes in the balance and mix of assets and liabilities and market interest rates. Management exerts some control over these factors; however, Federal Reserve monetary policy and competition have a significant impact. Interest income includes loan fees of $2,385 in 2011, $2,196 in 2010, and $1,963 in 2009, and $1,808 in 2008.

2009. For analytical purposes, net interest income is adjusted to a “taxable equivalent” basis by adding the

income tax savings from interest on tax exempt loans and securities, thus making year to year comparisons more meaningful.

VOLUME AND RATE VARIANCE ANALYSIS

The following table details the dollar amount of changes in FTE net interest income for each major category of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities and the amount of change attributable to changes in average balances (volume) or average rates. The change in interest due to both volume and rate has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.

                         
  2010 Compared to 2009
  2009 Compared to 2008
 
  Increase (Decrease) Due to  Increase (Decrease) Due to 
  Volume  Rate  Net  Volume  Rate  Net 
 
CHANGES IN INTEREST INCOME:
                        
Loans $15  $(927) $(912) $567  $(2,535) $(1,968)
Taxable investment securities  1,453   (894)  559   474   (1,195)  (721)
Nontaxable investment securities  (40)  (82)  (122)  27   (28)  (1)
Trading account securities  (489)  69   (420)  (463)  14   (449)
Federal funds sold  (1)     (1)  (51)  (58)  (109)
Other  205   (102)  103   182   (239)  (57)
                         
Total changes in interest income
  1,143   (1,936)  (793)  736   (4,041)  (3,305)
CHANGES IN INTEREST EXPENSE:
                        
Interest bearing demand deposits  24   (19)  5   11   (678)  (667)
Savings deposits  (18)  10   (8)  (353)  (1,687)  (2,040)
Time deposits  1,002   (3,057)  (2,055)  216   (3,794)  (3,578)
Borrowed funds  (171)  (406)  (577)  1,672   (1,154)  518 
                         
Total changes in interest expense
  837   (3,472)  (2,635)  1,546   (7,313)  (5,767)
                         
Net change in interest margin (FTE)
 $306  $1,536  $1,842  $(810) $3,272  $2,462 
                         
Despite a $49,061 increase in

   2011 Compared to 2010
Increase (Decrease) Due to
  2010 Compared to 2009
Increase (Decrease) Due to
 
   Volume  Rate  Net  Volume  Rate  Net 

CHANGES IN INTEREST INCOME:

       

Loans

  $1,136   $(2,467 $(1,331 $15   $(927 $(912

Taxable investment securities

   2,254    (584  1,670    1,453    (894  559  

Nontaxable investment securities

   886    (134  752    (40  (82  (122

Trading account securities

   (168  18    (150  (489  69    (420

Federal funds sold

               (1      (1

Other

   (93  120    27    205    (102  103  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total changes in interest income

   4,015    (3,047  968    1,143    (1,936  (793

CHANGES IN INTEREST EXPENSE:

       

Interest bearing demand deposits

   18    20    38    24    (19  5  

Savings deposits

   57    40    97    (18  10    (8

Time deposits

   894    (1,624  (730  1,002    (3,057  (2,055

Borrowed funds

   299    (705  (406  (171  (406  (577
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total changes in interest expense

   1,268    (2,269  (1,001  837    (3,472  (2,635
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net change in interest margin (FTE)

  $2,747   $(778 $1,969   $306   $1,536   $1,842  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

During 2011, average interest earning assets increased by $97,207. This increase resulted in 2010,$4,015 of additional interest income which exceeded the $1,842 increase$3,047 decrease in FTEinterest income caused by declines in interest rates. Interest bearing liabilities increased $86,196 at a cost of $1,268 while the decline in rates, mostly those on time deposits and borrowed funds, decreased interest expense by $2,269. The diminished interest income earned on assets resulted in a 0.17% decline in the net interest income was primarily the result of interest rates on interest bearing liabilities decreasing faster than rates earned on interest earning assets. The Corporationyield. Management anticipates that net interest margin yield will decline slightly during 20112012 due to the following factors:

Based on the current economic conditions, management does not anticipate any changes in the target Fed funds rate in the foreseeable future. As such, changes in market rates may be unlikely. However, it is likely that the Corporation may see declines in the rates earned on interest earning assets as the interest rates on many types of loans including home equity lines of credit, residential balloon mortgages, variable rate commercial lines of credit, and investment securities with acceptable credit and interest rate risk are currently priced at or below the Corporation’s current net yield on interest earning assets. Most of the potential declines would arise out of the Corporation’s investment portfolio as the majority of securities that are called or mature in 2012 will be reinvested at significantly lower rates.

Interest rates on residential mortgage loans remain at or near historical lows. This rate environment has led to strong consumer demand for fixed rate mortgage products which are generally sold to the secondary market. As a result, there has been a significant decline in balloon mortgages, which are held on the Corporation’s consolidated balance sheet. As these balloon mortgages have paid off, the proceeds from these loans have been reinvested (typically in the form of available-for-sale investment securities) at lower interest rates which has adversely impacted interest income.

While the Corporation’s liability sensitive balance sheet has allowed it to benefit from decreases in interest rates, it also makes the Corporation sensitive to increases in deposit and borrowing rates. As part

 • While the Corporation’s liability sensitive balance sheet has allowed it to benefit from decreases in interest rates, it also makes the Corporation sensitive to increases in deposit and borrowing rates. As part

of the Corporation’s goal to minimize the potential negative impacts of possible increases in future interest rates, management ishas been, and continues to be, actively working to lengthen the terms of its interest bearing liabilities. This lengthening has increased the Corporation’s cost of funding, reducing net interest income in the short term.

• Based on the current economic conditions, management does not anticipate any changes in the target Fed funds rate in the foreseeable future. As such, the Corporation does not anticipate significant, if any, changes in market rates. However, there is the potential for declines in rates earned on interest earning assets. Most of the potential declines would arise out of the Corporation’s investment portfolio, due to securities which may be called or will mature in 2011, as these funds will likely be reinvested at significantly lower rates.


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Allowance for Loan Losses


• Interest rates on residential mortgage loans remain at or near historical lows. This rate environment has led to strong consumer demand for fixed rate mortgage products which are generally sold to the secondary market. As a result, there has been a significant decline in three and five year balloon mortgages, which are held on the Corporation’s balance sheet. As these balloon mortgages have paid off, the proceeds from these loans have been reinvested (typically in the form ofavailable-for-sale investment securities) at lower interest rates which has adversely impacted interest income.
• Loan growth has been minimal during 2010. As a result, funds were reinvested from higher yielding loans into lower yielding investments.
• The interest rates on many types of loans including home equity lines of credit, residential balloon mortgages, variable rate commercial lines of credit, and investment securities with acceptable credit and interest rate risks are currently priced at or below the Corporation’s current net yield on interest earning assets. In order to earn additional net interest income, the Corporation is continuing to extend loans and purchase investments that will increase net income but decrease net interest margin yield.
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The viability of any financial institution is ultimately determined by its management of credit risk. Loans outstanding represent the Corporation’s single largest concentration of risk. The allowance for loan losses (“ALLL”) is management’s estimation of probable losses inherent in the existing loan portfolio. Factors used to evaluate the loan portfolio, and thus to determine the current charge to expense, include recent loan loss history, financial condition of borrowers, amount of nonperforming and impaired loans, overall economic conditions and other factors.
The following schedule shows the composition of the provision for loan losses and the allowance for loan losses.
                     
  Year Ended December 31 
  2010  2009  2008  2007  2006 
 
Allowance for loan losses — January 1 $12,979  $11,982  $7,301  $7,605  $6,899 
Allowance of acquired bank        822      726 
Loans charged off                    
Commercial and agricultural  3,731   3,081   2,137   905   368 
Real estate mortgage  2,524   2,627   3,334   659   252 
Consumer  596   934   854   582   529 
                     
Total loans charged off
  6,851   6,642   6,325   2,146   1,149 
Recoveries                    
Commercial and agricultural  453   623   160   297   136 
Real estate mortgage  638   546   240   49   53 
Consumer  297   377   284   285   258 
                     
Total recoveries
  1,388   1,546   684   631   447 
                     
Net loans charged off  5,463   5,096   5,641   1,515   702 
Provision charged to income  4,857   6,093   9,500   1,211   682 
                     
Allowance for loan losses — December 31
 $12,373  $12,979  $11,982  $7,301  $7,605 
                     
Year to date average loans
 $725,534  $725,299  $717,040  $604,342  $522,726 
                     
Net loans charged off to average loans outstanding
  0.75%  0.70%  0.79%  0.25%  0.13%
                     
Total amount of loans outstanding
 $735,304  $723,316  $735,385  $612,687  $591,042 
                     
Allowance for loan losses as a % of loans
  1.68%  1.79%  1.63%  1.19%  1.29%
                     


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As a result of the recent economic recession, residential real estate values insummarizes the Corporation’s market areas have declined. These declines arechargeoff and recovery activity for the result of increases in the inventory of unsold homes. This increased inventory is partially the result of the inability of potential home buyers to obtain financing due to the tightening of loan underwriting criteria by many financial institutions, brokers and government sponsored agencies and uncertainties associated with industry wide concerns over the foreclosure process. While the Corporation has maintained traditional lending standards, the decline in real estate values has had an adverse impact on customers who are experiencing financial difficulties. Historically, customers who experienced difficulties were able to sell their properties for more than the loan balance owed. The steep decline in real estate values has diminished homeowner equity and led borrowers who are experiencing financial difficulties to default on their mortgage loans.
years ended December 31:

  2011  

 

 2010  

 

 2009  

 

 2008  

 

  2007 

Allowance for loan losses — January 1

 $12,373    $12,979    $11,982    $7,301     $7,605  

Allowance of acquired bank

                 822        

Loans charged off

          

Commercial and agricultural

  1,984     3,731     3,081     2,137      905  

Real estate mortgage

  2,240     2,524     2,627     3,334      659  

Consumer

  552     596     934     854      582  
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

Total loans charged off

  4,776     6,851     6,642     6,325      2,146  

Recoveries

          

Commercial and agricultural

  461     453     623     160      297  

Real estate mortgage

  177     638     546     240      49  

Consumer

  314     297     377     284      285  
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

Total recoveries

  952     1,388     1,546     684      631  
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

Net loans charged off

  3,824     5,463     5,096     5,641      1,515  

Provision charged to income

  3,826     4,857     6,093     9,500      1,211  
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses —
December 31

 $12,375    $12,373    $12,979    $11,982     $7,301  
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

Year to date average loans

 $743,441    $725,534    $725,299    $717,040     $604,342  
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

Net loans charged off to average loans outstanding

  0.51%    0.75%    0.70%    0.79%     0.25% 
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

Total amount of loans outstanding

 $750,291    $735,304    $723,316    $735,385     $612,687  
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses as a % of loans

  1.65%    1.68%    1.79%    1.63%     1.19% 
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

The Corporation originates and sells fixed rate residential real estate mortgages to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac). The Corporation has not originated loans for either for trading or its own portfolio that would be classified as subprime, nor has it originated adjustable rate mortgages or financed loans for more than 80% of market value unless insured by private third party insurance.

As shown in the preceding table, when comparing 20102011 to 2009,2010, net loans charged off increaseddecreased by $367.$1,639. This increase is primarily related to one loan, for which a charge off of $1,000 was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2010. Despite the increase in net loans charged off, the overall improvement in the credit quality of the Corporation’s loan portfolio has allowed the Corporation to reduce its provision for loan losses. While there have been marked improvements in the level of net loans charged off, which has contributed to the Corporation’s ability to reduce its provision for loan losses, in 2010 when comparedthe overall local, regional and national economies have yet to 2009.

show consistent improvement.

The Corporation allocates the allowance throughout its loan portfolio based on management’s assessment of the underlying risks associated with each loan segment. Management’s assessments include allocations based on specific impairment allocations, historical loss histories,losses, internally assigned credit ratings, and past due and nonaccrual balances. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is not allocated to any one loan segment, but is instead a reflection of other qualitative risks within the Corporation’s loan portfolio.

For further discussion on the allocation of the allowance for loan losses, see “Note 4 —6 – Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses” to the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

Loans Past Due and Loans in Nonaccrual Status

Increases in past due and nonaccrual loans can have a significant impact on the ALLL.allowance for loan losses. To determine the potential impact, and corresponding estimated losses, management analyzes its historical loss trends on loans past due30-89 days, 90 days or more, and nonaccrual loans.

The following tables summarize the Corporation’s past due and nonaccrual loans as of December 31:

                     
  Total Past Due and Nonaccrual 
  2010  2009  2008  2007  2006 
 
Commercial and agricultural $9,606  $8,839  $13,958  $8,746  $7,213 
Residential mortgage  8,119   10,296   12,418   8,357   4,631 
Consumer installment  309   460   956   617   360 
                     
  $18,034  $19,595  $27,332  $17,720  $12,204 
                     
                 
  2010 
  Accruing Loans Past Due     Total
 
     Greater
     Past Due
 
     Than
     and
 
  30-89 Days  90 Days  Nonaccrual  Nonaccrual 
 
Commercial and agricultural  5,291   175   4,140  $9,606 
Residential mortgage  6,339   310   1,470   8,119 
Consumer installment  308   1      309 
                 
  $11,938  $486  $5,610  $18,034 
                 


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   Total Past Due and Nonaccrual 
   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007 

Commercial and agricultural

  $7,420    $9,606    $8,839    $13,958    $8,746  

Residential mortgage

   5,297     8,119     10,296     12,418     8,357  

Consumer installment

   186     309     460     956     617  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $12,903    $18,034    $19,595    $27,332    $17,720  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   2011 
               

Total

Past Due

and

 
   Accruing Loans Past Due       
       90 Days       
   30-89 Days   or More   Nonaccrual   Nonaccrual 

Commercial and agricultural

  $2,149    $466    $4,805    $7,420  

Residential mortgage

   3,424     289     1,584     5,297  

Consumer installment

   181     5          186  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $5,754    $760    $6,389    $12,903  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   2010 
               

Total

Past Due

and

 
   Accruing Loans Past Due       
       90 Days       
   30-89 Days   or More   Nonaccrual   Nonaccrual 

Commercial and agricultural

  $5,291    $175    $4,140    $9,606  

Residential mortgage

   6,339     310     1,470     8,119  

Consumer installment

   308     1          309  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $11,938    $486    $5,610    $18,034  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

                 
  2009 
  Accruing Loans Past Due     Total
 
     Greater
     Past Due
 
     Than
     and
 
  30-89 Days  90 Days  Nonaccrual  Nonaccrual 
 
Commercial and agricultural  2,567   462   5,810  $8,839 
Residential mortgage  7,352   287   2,657   10,296 
Consumer installment  386   19   55   460 
                 
  $10,305  $768  $8,522  $19,595 
                 
Restructured Loans
The following table summarizes the Corporation’s restructured loanstroubled debt restructurings as of December 31:
                                             
  2010  2009  2008  2007  2006 
  Accruing
  Non-
     Accruing
  Non-
     Accruing
  Non-
     Accruing
  Accruing
 
  Interest  accrual  Total  Interest  accrual  Total  Interest  accrual  Total  Interest  Interest 
 
Current $4,798  $499  $5,297  $2,754  $786  $3,540  $2,297  $1,355  $3,652  $517  $640 
Past due30-89 days
  277   26   303   107   904   1,011   268      268   115   57 
Past due 90 days or more     163   163      426   426      630   630   53    
                                             
Total
 $5,075  $688  $5,763  $2,861  $2,116  $4,977  $2,565  $1,985  $4,550  $685  $697 
                                             

  2011  2010  2009  2008  2007 
  Accruing
Interest
  Non-
accrual
  Total  Accruing
Interest
  Non-
accrual
  Total  Accruing
Interest
  Non-
accrual
  Total  Accruing
Interest
  Non-
accrual
  Total  Accruing
Interest
 

Current

 $16,125   $514   $16,639   $4,798   $499   $5,297   $2,754   $786   $3,540   $2,297   $1,355   $3,652   $517  

Past due 30-89 days

  1,614    429    2,043    277    26    303    107    904    1,011    268        268    115  

Past due 90 days or more

      74    74        163    163        426    426        630    630    53  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

 $17,739   $1,017   $18,756   $5,075   $688   $5,763   $2,861   $2,116   $4,977   $2,565   $1,985   $4,550   $685  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The Corporation had no restructured loanstroubled debt restructurings in nonaccrual status as of December 31, 20072007.

As a result of adopting the amendments in ASU No. 2011-02, the Corporation reassessed all loan restructurings that occurred on or 2006.

after January 1, 2011 for identification as troubled debt restructurings (TDR’s). The Corporation identified as TDR’s certain loans for which the allowance for loan losses had previously been measured under a general allowance for loan losses methodology. Upon identifying those loans as TDR’s, the Corporation identified them as impaired. The amendments in ASU No. 2011-02 require prospective application of the impairment measurement guidance for those loans newly identified as impaired. The Corporation’s recorded investment in loans for which the allowance for credit losses was previously measured under a general allowance for credit losses methodology and are now impaired was $5,136, with a specific valuation allowance of $1,022 as of December 31, 2011.

The Corporation has taken aggressive actions to avoid foreclosures on borrowers who are willing to work with the Corporation in modifying their loans, thus making them more affordable. These loan restructuringsmodifications have allowed borrowers to develop a payment structure that will allow them to continue making payments in lieu of foreclosure. Restructured loansTroubled debt restructurings that have been placed in nonaccrual status may be placed back on accrual status after six months of continuouscontinued performance.

To

Loan modifications are considered to be classified as a restructured loan,TDR’s when the concessions grantedmodification results in terms outside of normal lending practices to a customerborrower who is experiencing financial difficulty must meet one of the following criteria:

difficulties.

Typical concessions granted include, but are not limited to:

1. Reduction of the statedAgreeing to interest rate related to the sole purpose of providing payment and reliefrates below prevailing market rates for the remaining original life of the debt.

debt with similar risk characteristics.

2. Extension ofExtending the amortization period beyond typical lending guidelines.

guidelines for debt with similar risk characteristics.

3. Forbearance of principal.

4. Forbearance of accrued interest.

To determine if a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, the Corporation considers if:

1. The borrower is currently in default on any of their debt.

2. It is likely that the borrower would default on any of their debt if the concession was not granted.

3. The borrower’s cash flow was sufficient to service all of their debt if the concession was not granted.

4. The borrower has declared, or is in the process of declaring, bankruptcy.

5. The borrower is unlikely to continue as a going concern (if the entity is a business).

The following table displays the results of the Corporation’s efforts related to loans restructured since December 31, 2008:

                         
  Successful  Unsuccessful  Total 
  Number of
  Amount of
  Number of
  Amount of
  Number of
  Amount of
 
  Loans  Loans  Loans  Loans  Loans  Loans 
 
Reduction in interest rate  2  $275   1  $132   3  $407 
Extension of amortization  29   6,235   2   68   31   6,303 
Reduction in interest rate and                        
extension of amortization  33   4,196         33   4,196 
                         
   64  $10,706   3  $200   67  $10,906 
                         
Since December 31, 2008,tables summarize concessions granted by the Corporation hasto borrowers experiencing financial difficulties in the year ended December 31:

   2011 
   Below Market
Interest Rate
   Below Market
Interest Rate
and
Extension of
Amortization Period
 
   Number
of
Loans
   Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
   Number
of
Loans
   Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
 

Commercial

        

Commercial real estate

   1    $408         $  

Commercial other

   38     9,932     4     2,643  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial

   39     10,340     4     2,643  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Agricultural other

   8     1,321            

Residential mortgage

        

Senior liens

   19     2,161     17     1,754  

Consumer

        

Secured

   6     65     1     4  

Unsecured

             2     20  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total consumer

   6     65     3     24  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   72    $13,887     24    $4,421  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Corporation did not restructuredrestructure any loans as a result of athrough the forbearance of principal or accrued interest.

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interest during 2011.


The Corporation has restructured $10,906 ofbeen successful in its efforts to restructure loans to reduce foreclosures. Of the 163 troubled debt restructurings granted since December 31, 2008, and had $5,763 of loans classified as restructured as of December 31, 2010. While the number of loans restructured has increased in 2010, it is a reflection of the Corporation’s efforts to work with customers to modify the terms of their loan agreements and an indicator that the local economy remains under stress.
only 6 have defaulted.

Nonperforming Assets

The following table summarizes the Corporation’s nonperforming assets as of December 31:

                     
  2010  2009  2008  2007  2006 
 
Nonaccrual loans $5,610  $8,522  $11,175  $4,156  $3,444 
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more  486   768   1,251   1,727   1,185 
                     
Total nonperforming loans
  6,096   9,290   12,426   5,883   4,629 
Other real estate owned  2,039   1,141   2,770   1,376   562 
Repossessed assets  28   16   153       
                     
Total nonperforming assets
 $8,163  $10,447  $15,349  $7,259  $5,191 
                     
Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans
  0.83%  1.28%  1.69%  0.96%  0.78%
                     
Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets
  0.67%  0.91%  1.35%  0.76%  0.57%
                     

   2011  2010  2009  2008  2007 

Nonaccrual loans

  $6,389   $5,610   $8,522   $11,175   $4,156  

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more

   760    486    768    1,251    1,727  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total nonperforming loans

   7,149    6,096    9,290    12,426    5,883  

Other real estate owned

   1,867    2,039    1,141    2,770    1,376  

Repossessed assets

   9    28    16    153      
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total nonperforming assets

  $9,025   $8,163   $10,447   $15,349   $7,259  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans

   0.95  0.83  1.28  1.69  0.96
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets

   0.67  0.67  0.91  1.35  0.76
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loans are placed in nonaccrual status when the foreclosure process has begun, generally after a loan is 90 days past due, unless such loan isthey are well secured and in the process of collection. Upon transferring the loans to nonaccrual status, an evaluation to determine the net realizable value of the underlying collateral is performed. This evaluation is used to help determine if any charge downs are necessary. Loans may be placed back on accrual status after six months of continued performance.

The following table summarizes the Corporation’s nonaccrual loan balances by type as of December 31:

                     
  2010  2009  2008  2007  2006 
 
Commercial and agricultural $4,140  $5,810  $8,059  $1,959  $2,887 
Residential mortgage  1,470   2,657   3,092   2,185   557 
Consumer installment     55   24   12    
                     
  $5,610  $8,522  $11,175  $4,156  $3,444 
                     

   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007 

Commercial and agricultural

  $4,805    $4,140    $5,810    $8,059    $1,959  

Residential mortgage

   1,584     1,470     2,657     3,092     2,185  

Consumer installment

             55     24     12  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $6,389    $5,610    $8,522    $11,175    $4,156  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Included in nonaccrual commercial and agricultural loans was one creditloan with a balance of $1,900 as of December 31, 2011 and $2,679 as of December 31, 2010. This credit is secured by unsold condominiums and undeveloped commercialAs of December 31, 2011, there was no specific allocation established for this loan as it has been charged down to reflect the current market value of the real estate, for whichwhile there has beenwas a specific allocation established in the amount of $345.$345 as of December 31, 2010. Nonaccrual commercial and agricultural loans also included one loan with a balance of $1,014 as of December 31, 2011, for which there was no specific allocation established as the net realizable value of the loan’s underlying collateral exceeded the loan’s outstanding balance. Commercial and agricultural nonaccrual loans included one credit with a balance of $1,800 as of December 31, 2009 which was subsequently transferred to other real estate owned in the third quarter of 2010. There were no other individually significant credits included in nonaccrual loans as of December 31, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, or 2006.

2007.

Included in the nonaccrual loan balances above were credits currently classified as restructured loans as of December 31:

             
  2010  2009  2008 
 
Commercial and agricultural $115  $1,692  $1,985 
Residential mortgage  573   424    
             
  $688  $2,116  $1,985 
             

   2011   2010   2009   2008 

Commercial and agricultural

  $520    $115    $1,692    $1,985  

Residential mortgage

   497     573     424       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $1,017    $688    $2,116    $1,985  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Corporation had no restructured loans in nonaccrual status as of December 31, 2007 or 2006.

2007.

The Corporation has devoted considerable attention to identifying impaired loans and adjusting the net carrying value of these loans to their current net realizable values through the establishment of a specific reserve or


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the recording of a charge off. To management’s knowledge, thereall loans that are no other loans which cause managementdeemed to be impaired have serious doubts as to the ability of a borrower to comply with their loan repayment terms.been recognized. A continued decline in real estate values may require further write downs of loans in foreclosure and other real estate owned and could potentially have an adverse impact on the Corporation’s financial performance.

Based on management’s analysis, the allowance for loan losses is considered appropriate as of December 31, 2010.2011. Management will continue to closely monitor its overall credit quality during 2011 to ensure that the allowance for loan losses remains appropriate.

Noninterest Income

The following table shows the changes in noninterest income between the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008 respectively.

                             
  Year Ended December 31 
        Change     Change 
  2010  2009  $  %  2008  $  % 
 
Service charges and fees                            
NSF and overdraft fees $2,809  $3,187  $(378)  −11.9% $3,413  $(226)  −6.6%
ATM and debit card fees  1,492   1,218   274   22.5%  1,029   189   18.4%
Trust fees  896   814   82   10.1%  886   (72)  −8.1%
Freddie Mac servicing fee  760   724   36   5.0%  627   97   15.5%
Service charges on deposit accounts  333   344   (11)  −3.2%  372   (28)  −7.5%
Net originated mortgage servicing                            
rights income (loss)  47   514   (467)  −90.9%  (92)  606   N/M 
All other  143   112   31   27.7%  135   (23)  −17.0%
                             
Total service charges and fees
  6,480   6,913   (433)  −6.3%  6,370   543   8.5%
Gain on sale of mortgage loans  610   886   (276)  −31.2%  249   637   N/M 
Net (loss) gain on trading securities  (94)  80   (174)  N/M   245   (165)  −67.3%
Net gain (loss) on borrowings measured at fair value  227   289   (62)  −21.5%  (641)  930   N/M 
Gain on sale ofavailable-for-sale investment securities
  348   648   (300)  −46.3%  24   624   N/M 
Other                            
Earnings on corporate owned life insurance policies  663   641   22   3.4%  616   25   4.1%
Brokerage and advisory fees  573   521   52   10.0%  480   41   8.5%
All other  493   178   315   177.0%  459   (281)  −61.2%
                             
Total other
  1,729   1,340   389   29.0%  1,555   (215)  −13.8%
                             
Total noninterest income
 $9,300  $10,156  $(856)  −8.4% $7,802  $2,354   30.2%
                             
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         Change     Change 
   2011  2010  $  %  2009  $  % 

Service charges and fees

        

NSF and overdraft fees

  $2,500   $2,809   $(309  –11.0 $3,187   $(378  –11.9

ATM and debit card fees

   1,736    1,492    244    16.4  1,218    274    22.5

Trust fees

   979    896    83    9.3  814    82    10.1

Mortgage servicing fees

   732    760    (28  –3.7  724    36    5.0

Service charges on deposit accounts

   324    333    (9  –2.7  344    (11  –3.2

Net originated mortgage servicing rights (loss) income

   (293  47    (340  N/M    514    (467  –90.9

All other

   140    143    (3  –2.1  112    31    27.7
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total service charges and fees

   6,118    6,480    (362  –5.6  6,913    (433  –6.3

Gain on sale of mortgage loans

   538    610    (72  –11.8  886    (276  –31.2

Net (loss) gain on trading securities

   (78  (94  16    17.0  80    (174  N/M  

Net gain on borrowings measured at fair value

   181    227    (46  –20.3  289    (62  –21.5

Gain on sale of available-for-sale investment securities

   3    348    (345  –99.1  648    (300  –46.3

Other

        

Earnings on corporate owned life insurance policies

   609    663    (54  –8.1  641    22    3.4

Brokerage and advisory fees

   545    573    (28  –4.9  521    52    10.0

Corporate Settlement Solutions joint venture

   (182  11    (193  N/M    (122  133    N/M  

All other

   484    482    2    0.4  300    182    60.7
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other

   1,456    1,729    (273  –15.8  1,340    389    29.0
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total noninterest income

  $8,218   $9,300   $(1,082  –11.6 $10,156   $(856  –8.4
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Significant changes in noninterest income are detailed below:

Management continuously analyzes various fees related to deposit accounts including service charges and NSF and overdraft fees. Based on these analyses, the Corporation makes any necessary adjustments to ensure that its fee structure is within the range of its competitors, while at the same time making sure that the fees remain fair to deposit customers. NSF and overdraft fees have been steadily declining over the past two years, with the decline accelerating in the third quarter of 2010 as a result of new regulatory guidance issued by the Federal Reserve Bank. The Corporation anticipates that NSF and overdraft fees will approximate current levels in 2012.

The increases in ATM and debit card fees are primarily the result of the increased usage of debit cards by customers. As management does not anticipate any significant changes to the ATM and debit card fee structures, these fees are expected to continue to increase as the usage of debit cards increases.

Trust fees have increased primarily due to increases in the size of the managed portfolio. As management anticipates continued growth in trust services, it anticipates trust fees to continue to increase in 2012.

Net originated mortgage servicing rights (OMSR) represent the fair value of servicing rights of loans sold to the secondary market, with changes in the fair value recorded in earnings. Changes in the fair

 • Management continuously analyzes various fees related to deposit accounts including: service charges and NSF and overdraft fees. Based on these analyses, the Corporation makes any necessary adjustments to ensure that its fee structure is within the range

value of its competitors, while at the same time making sure that the fees remain fair to deposit customers. NSF and overdraft fees have been declining over the past two years, and declined furtherOMSR are primarily driven by fluctuations in the third quarter and fourth quarters of 2010 as a result of new regulatory rules issued by the Federal Reserve Bank being implemented related to NSF and overdraft fees. The Corporation anticipates that NSF and overdraft fees will decline further in 2011 as a result of this recent rule making.


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• The increases in ATM and debit card fees are primarily the result of the increased usage of debit cards by customers. As management does not anticipate any significant changes to the ATM and debit card fee structures, these fees are expected to continue to increase as the usage of debit cards increases.
• As a result of lower than normal residential mortgage rates, the Corporation experienced increases in the volumebalance of loans sold to Freddie Mac beginningthe secondary market and by offering rates on new residential mortgages. The losses incurred in 2011 were a result of historically low interest rates which increases the fourth quarterlikelihood of 2008. This high volume led to increases in gains from the sale of mortgage loans in 2009. The volume of new mortgagerefinancing activity, has returned to more normal levels in 2010, leading to a decline in the gain on sale of mortgage loans. Despite the increase in the balance of serviced loans, the Corporation recorded only modest increases inthus reducing the value of its originated mortgage servicing rights (“OMSR”) portfolio in 2010 as rates remained at historically low levels. As interest rates are expected to increase, the Corporation anticipates that Freddie Mac servicing fees and net OMSR income will increase in 2011, while the gains from the sale of mortgage loans will likely decline.
• Fluctuations in the gains and losses related to trading securities and borrowings carried at fair value are caused by interest rate variances. Management does not anticipate any significant fluctuations in net trading activities in 2011 as significant interest rate changes are not expected.
• The Corporation does not anticipate any significant sales ofavailable-for-sale investment securities in 2011.
• Fees generated from brokerage and advisory services have been steadily increasing for the past few years. This has been the result of staff additions as well as a conscious effort by management to expand the Corporation’s presence in its local market. Management anticipates brokerage and advisory fees to increase further in 2011.
• The fluctuation in all other income in 2010 is due partially to a $133 increase in earnings from the Corporation’s investment in Corporate Settlement Solutions. The remainder of the difference is spread throughout the various categories, none of which are individually significant.OMSR.


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As a result of lower than normal residential mortgage rates, the Corporation experienced increases in the volume of loans sold to the secondary market during 2009, leading to a corresponding increase in gains from the sale of mortgage loans in 2009. As the demand for new mortgages declined in 2010 and 2011, so did the gain from the sale of mortgage loans. The Corporation anticipates that the gain on sale of mortgages will remain at the current levels in 2012.

Fluctuations in the gains and losses related to trading securities and borrowings carried at fair value are caused by interest rate variances. Management does not anticipate any significant fluctuations in net trading activities in 2012 as significant interest rate changes are not expected.

The Corporation continually analyzes its available-for-sale investment portfolio for advantageous selling opportunities.

The Corporation’s earnings from its joint venture in Corporate Settlement Solutions (a title insurance agency) have been negatively impacted by expenses incurred to enhance the services offered as well as expand their market area.

The fluctuations in all other income are spread throughout various categories, none of which are individually significant.


Noninterest Expenses

The following table shows the changes in noninterest expenses between the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008 respectively.

                             
  Year Ended December 31 
        Change     Change 
  2010  2009  $  %  2008  $  % 
 
Compensation and benefits
                            
Leased employee salaries $13,697  $13,494  $203   1.5% $12,465  $1,029   8.3%
Leased employee benefits  4,837   4,745   92   1.9%  4,502   243   5.4%
All other  18   19   (1)  −5.3%  25   (6)  −24.0%
                             
Total compensation and benefits
  18,552   18,258   294   1.6%  16,992   1,266   7.5%
                             
Occupancy                            
Depreciation  584   546   38   7.0%  508   38   7.5%
Outside services  524   433   91   21.0%  492   (59)  −12.0%
Property taxes  505   439   66   15.0%  411   28   6.8%
Utilities  423   393   30   7.6%  366   27   7.4%
Building repairs  243   288   (45)  −15.6%  202   86   42.6%
All other  72   71   1   1.4%  56   15   26.8%
                             
Total occupancy
  2,351   2,170   181   8.3%  2,035   135   6.6%
                             
Furniture and equipment                            
Depreciation  1,938   1,803   135   7.5%  1,663   140   8.4%
Computer/service contracts  1,779   1,676   103   6.1%  1,565   111   7.1%
ATM and debit card fees  595   621   (26)  −4.2%  570   51   8.9%
All other  32   46   (14)  −30.4%  51   (5)  −9.8%
                             
Total furniture and equipment
  4,344   4,146   198   4.8%  3,849   297   7.7%
                             
FDIC insurance premiums
  1,254   1,730   (476)  −27.5%  313   1,417   N/M 
                             
Other                            
Marketing and community relations  1,093   894   199   22.3%  921   (27)  −2.9%
Foreclosed asset and collection  710   546   164   30.0%  565   (19)  −3.4%
Directors fees  887   923   (36)  −3.9%  867   56   6.5%
Audit and SOX compliance fees  916   831   85   10.2%  698   133   19.1%
Education and travel  499   395   104   26.3%  491   (96)  −19.6%
Printing and supplies  420   529   (109)  −20.6%  508   21   4.1%
Postage and freight  382   415   (33)  −8.0%  419   (4)  −1.0%
Legal fees  338   375   (37)  −9.9%  415   (40)  −9.6%
Amortization of deposit premium  395   472   (77)  −16.3%  523   (51)  −9.8%
Consulting fees  167   201   (34)  −16.9%  298   (97)  −32.6%
All other  1,499   1,798   (299)  −16.6%  1,810   (12)  −0.7%
                             
Total other
  7,306   7,379   (73)  −1.0%  7,515   (136)  −1.8%
                             
Total noninterest expenses
 $33,807  $33,683  $124   0.4% $30,704  $2,979   9.7%
                             


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31:


           Change      Change 
   2011   2010   $  %  2009   $  % 

Compensation and benefits

           

Leased employee salaries

  $14,377    $13,697    $680    5.0 $13,494    $203    1.5

Leased employee benefits

   4,902     4,837     65    1.3  4,745     92    1.9

All other

   13     18     (5  –27.8  19     (1  –5.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total compensation and benefits

   19,292     18,552     740    4.0  18,258     294    1.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Occupancy

           

Property taxes

   470     505     (35  –6.9  439     66    15.0

Utilities

   462     423     39    9.2  393     30    7.6

Outside services

   587     524     63    12.0  433     91    21.0

Depreciation

   605     584     21    3.6  546     38    7.0

Building repairs

   262     243     19    7.8  288     (45  –15.6

All other

   84     72     12    16.7  71     1    1.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total occupancy

   2,470     2,351     119    5.1  2,170     181    8.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Furniture and equipment

           

Depreciation

   1,916     1,938     (22  –1.1  1,803     135    7.5

Computer/service contracts

   1,898     1,779     119    6.7  1,676     103    6.1

ATM and debit card fees

   629     595     34    5.7  621     (26  –4.2

All other

   54     32     22    68.8  46     (14  –30.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total furniture and equipment

   4,497     4,344     153    3.5  4,146     198    4.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

FDIC insurance premiums

   1,086     1,254     (168  –13.4  1,730     (476  –27.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other

           

Marketing and community relations

   1,174     1,093     81    7.4  894     199    22.3

Foreclosed asset and collection

   576   �� 916     (340  –37.1  831     85    10.2

Legal fees

   302     382     (80  –20.9  415     (33  –8.0

Audit and SOX compliance fees

   714     710     4    0.6  546     164    30.0

Consulting fees

   386     167     219    131.1  201     (34  –16.9

Directors fees

   842     887     (45  –5.1  923     (36  –3.9

Amortization of deposit premium

   299     338     (39  –11.5  375     (37  –9.9

Education and travel

   526     499     27    5.4  395     104    26.3

Postage and freight

   388     395     (7  –1.8  472     (77  –16.3

Printing and supplies

   405     420     (15  –3.6  529     (109  –20.6

All other

   1,573     1,499     74    4.9  1,798     (299  –16.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other

   7,185     7,306     (121  –1.7  7,379     (73  –1.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total noninterest expenses

  $34,530    $33,807    $723    2.1 $33,683    $124    0.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Significant changes in noninterest expenses are detailed below:

Leased employee salaries increased during 2011 due to annual merit increases and staff additions. These staff additions have allowed the Corporation to continue to grow as well as to comply with new regulations, including the Dodd-Frank Act. Leased employee benefits fluctuate from period to period primarily as a result of changes in health care related expenses. The Corporation anticipates adding to staffing levels in 2012 to ensure compliance with new regulations set forth in the Dodd-Frank Act, which is estimated to increase salary and benefits by $331.

FDIC insurance premium expense decreased in 2011 due to changes to the assessment rates on April 1, 2011. Premiums declined between 2009 and 2010 as a result of an FDIC special assessment of $479 in September 2009. Management expects FDIC insurance premiums to decline slightly in 2012 due to the changes in assessment rates.

• Leased employee salaries have remained essentially unchanged from 2009. During 2009, the Corporation incurred increased overtime costs related to the large volume of mortgage refinancing activity. While the demand for mortgage refinancing has reduced, the reduction in overtime has been offset by annual merit increases and the continued growth of the Corporation. Leased employee benefits fluctuate from period to period primarily as a result of changes in health care related expenses. The Corporation does not anticipate any significant changes in leased employee salaries or benefit expenses in 2011.
• FDIC insurance premium expense decreased primarily when the year ended December 31, 2010 is compared to the same period in 2009 as a result of an FDIC special assessment of $479, which was paid in September 2009. Management expects FDIC insurance premiums to approximate current levels for 2011.
• The increase in marketing and community relations expenses in 2010 is primarily related to the Corporation making a contribution of $250 to the IBT Foundation, compared to $140 in 2009 and $0 in 2008.
• Audit and SOX compliance fees fluctuate due to the timing of the performance of recurring audit procedures.
• Director fees declined in 2010 due to Corporation implementing a policy whereby the membership on the Isabella Bank and Isabella Bank Corporation’s board of directors is identical; no significant change is expected in 2011.
• Printing and supplies expenses were historically high in the first three months of 2009 as a result of the Corporation increasing inventories of various supplies. Printing and supplies expenses are expected to approximate current levels in 2011.
• The Corporation places a strong emphasis on customer service. In February 2010, all of the Corporation’s employees attended a special customer service seminar. This seminar coupled with increases in expenditures for executive leadership training led to increases in education expenses during 2010. Management expects that education related expenses may decline slightly in 2011.
• Postage and freight expenses have declined, and are expected to continue to decline, as a result of fewer special mailings as well as an increase in the Corporation’s customers usage of electronic statements.
• 

The increase in marketing and community relations in 2011 was primarily the result of a new initiative to track customer service satisfaction as well as the enhancement of the Corporation’s website. The increase in marketing and community relations expenses in 2010 was primarily related to an increase in charitable contributions. Charitable contributions were essentially unchanged between 2010 and 2011 with no significant changes expected in 2012.

While foreclosed asset and collection expenses remain at historically high levels, they have declined significantly from 2010. Management anticipates that these expenses will approximate current levels in 2012.

The Corporation’s legal expenses can fluctuate from period to period based on the volume of foreclosures as well as expenses related to the Corporation’s ongoing operations, including regulatory compliance. At this time, the Corporation is not aware of any significant legal matters, and as such expects that legal expenses should approximate current levels in 2011.

• The fluctuations in all other expenses are spread throughout various categories, none of which are individually significant.
Federal Income Taxes
Federal income tax expense (benefit) for 2010 was $1,604 or 15.1% of pre-tax income compared to $846 or 9.8% of income in 2009 and ($724) or (21.4%) in 2008. The primary factor behind the effective rate in 2008 is related to the Corporation’s ongoing operations, including regulatory compliance. The Corporation does not anticipate any significant fluctuations in legal expenses in 2012.

Audit and SOX compliance fees fluctuate due to the timing of the performance of recurring audit procedures.

Director fees declined in 2011 due to the retirement of several directors. Director fees are expected to approximate current levels in 2012.

The Corporation places a strong emphasis on customer service. To help enhance customer service satisfaction, the Corporation has made a significant investment in various training programs. These programs coupled with the customer service tracking initiative (noted above) will increase service levels which will increase shareholder value. Management expects that education related expenses to remain at current levels in 2012.

Postage and freight expenses have declined, and are expected to continue to decline, as a result of fewer special mailings as well as an increase in tax exempt incomethe Corporation’s customer’s usage of electronic statements.

Printing and supplies expenses have steadily declined since 2009 as the Corporation has instituted a percentage of net income. A reconcilement of actual federal income tax expense reported anddocument imaging solution decreasing the amount computed atof paper and related supplies. Management anticipates this trend to continue in 2012.

The increase in consulting fees is due to succession planning for key executives to help the federal statutory rateBoard of 34% is foundDirectors and management identify, attract, and retain future leaders.

The fluctuations in Note 11, “Federal Income Taxes”all other expenses are spread throughout various categories, none of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION
                 
  December 31       
  2010  2009  $ Change  % Change 
 
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $18,109  $24,482  $(6,373)  −26.03%
Certificates of deposit held in other financial institutions  15,808   5,380   10,428   193.83%
Trading securities  5,837   13,563   (7,726)  −56.96%
Available-for-sale investment securities
  330,724   259,066   71,658   27.66%
Mortgage loansavailable-for-sale
  1,182   2,281   (1,099)  −48.18%
Loans  735,304   723,316   11,988   1.66%
Allowance for loan losses  (12,373)  (12,979)  606   −4.67%
Premises and equipment  24,627   23,917   710   2.97%
Goodwill and other intangible assets  47,091   47,429   (338)  −0.71%
Equity securities without readily determinable fair values  17,564   17,921   (357)  −1.99%
Other assets  41,937   39,568   2,369   5.99%
                 
Total Assets
 $1,225,810  $1,143,944  $81,866   7.16%
                 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities
                
Deposits $877,339  $802,652  $74,687   9.31%
Borrowed funds  194,917   193,101   1,816   0.94%
Accrued interest and other liabilities  8,393   7,388   1,005   13.60%
                 
Total liabilities
  1,080,649   1,003,141   77,508   7.73%
Shareholders’ equity
  145,161   140,803   4,358   3.10%
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 $1,225,810  $1,143,944  $81,866   7.16%
                 

The following table shows the composition and changes in the Corporation’s balance sheet as of December 31:

         Change 
   2011  2010  $  % 

ASSETS

     

Cash and cash equivalents

  $28,590   $18,109   $10,481    57.88

Certificates of deposit held in other financial institutions

   8,924    15,808    (6,884  –43.55

Trading securities

   4,710    5,837    (1,127  –19.31

Available-for-sale securities

   425,120    330,724    94,396    28.54

Mortgage loans available-for-sale

   3,205    1,182    2,023    171.15

Loans

   750,291    735,304    14,987    2.04

Allowance for loan losses

   (12,375  (12,373  (2  0.02

Premises and equipment

   24,626    24,627    (1  0.00

Corporate owned life insurance

   22,075    17,466    4,609    26.39

Accrued interest receivable

   5,848    5,456    392    7.18

Equity securities without readily determinable fair values

   17,189    17,564    (375  –2.14

Goodwill and other intangible assets

   46,792    47,091    (299  –0.63

Other assets

   12,930    19,015    (6,085  –32.00
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

  $1,337,925   $1,225,810   $112,115    9.15
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Liabilities

     

Deposits

  $958,164   $877,339   $80,825    9.21

Borrowed funds

   216,136    194,917    21,219    10.89

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

   8,842    8,393    449    5.35
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   1,183,142    1,080,649    102,493    9.48

Shareholders’ equity

   154,783    145,161    9,622    6.63
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  $1,337,925   $1,225,810   $112,115    9.15
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As shown above, the Corporation has intentionallyenjoyed strong balance sheet growth since December 31, 2010. The primary driver behind this growth was excellent demand for deposit products. As loan demand did not keep pace with the increase in deposits, the Corporation increased its balance sheet through the acquisition ofholdings in available-for-sale investment securities and certificates of deposit held in other financial institutions, which is consistent with its plan to increase net interest income. These purchases were funded primarily with retail deposit growth.Available-for-sale investment securities are expected to continue to increase in 2011. Overall changes in deposit accounts and demand for loans are the primary reasons for fluctuations in cash and cash equivalents. As the Corporation has increased its investment securities, it has reduced its interest bearing balances, which is included in cash and cash equivalents.

securities.

A discussion of changes in balance sheet amounts by major categories follows:

Certificates of deposit held in other financial institutions

During 2011, the Corporation reinvested maturities of certificates of deposit held in other financial institutions into available-for-sale investment securities to increase net interest margins (as the yields on available-for-sale investment securities exceeded the potential reinvestment rates for certificates of deposits held in other financial institutions during the year). This trend is likely to continue in 2012.

Trading securities

Trading securities are carried at fair value. The Corporation’s overall intent is to maintain a trading portfolio to enhance the ongoing restructuring of assets and liabilities as part of our interest rate risk management

objectives (See Note 24 “Trading Securities” of the Consolidated Financial Statements). Due to the current interest rate environment, the Corporation has allowed this balance to decline.


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The following is a schedule of the carrying value of trading securities as of December 31:
             
  2010  2009  2008 
 
Government sponsored enterprises $  $  $4,014 
States and political subdivisions  5,837   9,962   11,556 
Corporate        160 
Mortgage-backed     3,601   6,045 
             
Total
 $5,837  $13,563  $21,775 
             

   2011   2010   2009 

States and political subdivisions

  $4,710    $5,837    $9,962  

Mortgage-backed

             3,601  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $4,710    $5,837    $13,563  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Available-for-sale investment securities

The primary objective of the Corporation’s investing activities is to provide for safety of the principal invested. Secondary considerations include the need for earnings, liquidity, and the Corporation’s overall exposure to changes in interest rates. Securities currently classified asavailable-for-sale are stated at fair value.

The following is a schedule of the carrying value of investment securitiesavailable-for-sale as of December 31:

             
  2010  2009  2008 
 
U.S. Government and federal agencies $  $  $4,083 
Government sponsored enterprises  5,404   19,471   62,988 
States and political subdivisions  169,717   151,730   149,323 
Corporate        7,145 
Auction rate money market preferred  2,865   2,973   5,979 
Preferred stocks  6,936   7,054    
Mortgage-backed  102,215   67,734   16,937 
Collateralized mortgage obligations  43,587   10,104    
             
Total
 $330,724  $259,066  $246,455 
             

   2011   2010   2009 

Government sponsored enterprises

  $397    $5,404    $19,471  

States and political subdivisions

   174,938     169,717     151,730  

Auction rate money market preferred

   2,049     2,865     2,973  

Preferred stocks

   5,033     6,936     7,054  

Mortgage-backed securities

   143,602     102,215     67,734  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

   99,101     43,587     10,104  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $425,120    $330,724    $259,066  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Excluding those holdings in government sponsored enterprises and municipalities within the state of Michigan, there were no investments in securities of any one issuer that exceeded 10% of shareholders’ equity. The Corporation has a policy prohibiting investments in securities that it deems are unsuitable due to their inherent credit or market risks. Prohibited investments include stripped mortgage backed securities, zero coupon bonds, nongovernment agency asset backed securities, and structured notes. The Corporation’s holdings in mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations include only government agencies and government sponsored agencies as the Corporation holds no investments in private label mortgage-backed securities or collateralized mortgage obligations.

The following is a schedule of maturities ofavailable-for-sale investment securities (at carryingfair value) and their weighted average yield as of December 31, 2010.2011. Weighted average yields have been computed on a fully taxable-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%. Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are included in maturity categories based on their stated maturity date. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations. Trading securities have been excluded as they are not expected to be held to maturity. Included in the contractual maturity distribution in the following table are auctionAuction rate money market preferred securities and preferred stock. Auction rate debt and auction rate preferred securities are long term floating rate instruments for which interest rates are set at periodic auctions. At each successful auction, the Corporation has the option to sell the security at par value. Additionally,


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the issuers of auction rate securities generally have the right to redeem or refinance the debt. As a result, the expected lifeBecause of their variable monthly payments, auction rate money market preferreds, preferred stocks, mortgage-backed securities, and collateralized mortgage

obligations are not reported by a specific maturity group. Expected maturities may differ significantly from contractual maturities because issuers may have the contractual term.

                                         
  Maturing 
     After One
  After Five
       
     Year But
  Years But
       
  Within
  Within
  Within
  After
  Securities with
 
  One Year  Five Years  Ten Years  Ten Years  Variable Payments 
  Amount  Yield (%)  Amount  Yield (%)  Amount  Yield (%)  Amount  Yield (%)  Amount  Yield (%) 
 
Government sponsored enterprises $     $5,007   2.02  $397   7.91  $     $    
States and political subdivisions  14,132   3.51   34,837   3.73   87,263   3.74   33,485   2.09       
Mortgage-backed              53,738   2.54   48,477   2.66       
Collateralized mortgage obligations                          43,587   2.59 
Auction rate money market preferred                          2,865   4.86 
Preferred stocks                          6,936   4.60 
                                         
Total
 $14,132   3.51  $39,844   3.53  $141,398   3.29  $81,962   2.43  $53,388   2.98 
                                         
right to call or prepay obligations.

  Maturing       
  Within
One Year
  After One
Year But
Within
Five Years
  After Five
Years But
Within
Ten Years
  After
Ten Years
  Securities with
Variable Monthly
Payments or

Continual
Call Dates
 
  Amount  Yield (%)  Amount  Yield (%)  Amount  Yield (%)  Amount  Yield (%)  Amount  Yield (%) 

Government sponsored enterprises

 $       $       $397    7.91   $       $      

States and political subdivisions

  8,441    3.24    35,904    4.12    93,189    3.87    37,404    2.84          

Mortgage-backed securities

          271    5.68    73,974    1.91    69,357    1.97          

Collateralized mortgage

                                  99,101    2.76  

obligations

          

Auction rate money

                                  2,049    4.92  

market preferred

          

Preferred stocks

                                  5,033    4.30  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

 $8,441    3.24   $36,175    4.13   $167,560    3.01   $106,761    2.28   $106,183    2.88  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loans

The largest component of earning assets is loans. The proper management of credit and market risk inherent in the loan portfolio is critical to the financial well beingwell-being of the Corporation. To control these risks, the Corporation has adopted strict underwriting standards. These standards include specific criteria against lending outside the Corporation’s defined market areas, lending limits to a single borrower, and strict loan to collateral value limits. The Corporation also monitors and limits loan concentrations extended to distressed industries. The Corporation has no foreign loans and there were no concentrations greater than 10% of total loans that are not disclosed as a separate category in the following table.

The following table presents the composition of the loan portfolio for the years ended December 31:

                     
  2010  2009  2008  2007  2006 
 
Commercial $348,852  $340,274  $324,806  $238,306  $212,701 
Agricultural  71,446   64,845   58,003   47,407   47,302 
Residential real estate mortgage  284,029   285,838   319,397   297,937   300,650 
Installment  30,977   32,359   33,179   29,037   30,389 
                     
  $735,304  $723,316  $735,385  $612,687  $591,042 
                     

   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007 

Commercial

  $365,714    $348,852    $340,274    $324,806    $238,306  

Agricultural

   74,645     71,446     64,845     58,003     47,407  

Residential real estate mortgage

   278,360     284,029     285,838     319,397     297,937  

Installment

   31,572     30,977     32,359     33,179     29,037  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $750,291    $735,304    $723,316    $735,385    $612,687  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table presents the change in the loan categories for the years ended December 31:

                         
  2010  2009  2008 
  $ Change  % Change  $ Change  % Change  $ Change  % Change 
 
Commercial $8,578   2.5% $15,468   4.8% $86,500   36.3%
Agricultural  6,601   10.2%  6,842   11.8%  10,596   22.4%
Residential real estate mortgage  (1,809)  −0.6%  (33,559)  −10.5%  21,460   7.2%
Installment  (1,382)  −4.3%  (820)  −2.5%  4,142   14.3%
                         
  $11,988   1.7% $(12,069)  −1.6% $122,698   20.0%
                         
The growth in commercial and agricultural loans is a result of the Corporation’s efforts to increase these segments of the loan portfolio as a percentage of total loans. A significant portion of this growth has been driven by the Corporation’s new business development team.
As rates in 2010 on residential mortgages were comparable to the rates in 2009, residential mortgage refinancing activity stabilized which resulted in a decrease in loans sold to the secondary market. As a result of this decline in loans sold, the residential real estate portfolio remained stable in 2010 as compared to the significant


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   2011  2010  2009 
   $ Change  % Change  $ Change  % Change  $ Change  % Change 

Commercial

  $16,862    4.8 $8,578    2.5 $15,468    4.8

Agricultural

   3,199    4.5  6,601    10.2  6,842    11.8

Residential real estate mortgage

   (5,669  –2.0  (1,809  –0.6  (33,559  –10.5

Installment

   595    1.9  (1,382  –4.3  (820  –2.5
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $14,987    2.0 $11,988    1.7 $(12,069  –1.6
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

declines noted in 2009. Refinancing activity resulted in a net increase of $2,226 in the balance of residential mortgage loans sold to the secondary market in 2010 compared to a net increase of $53,161 in 2009.
A substantial portion of the increase in total loans as of December 31, 2008 compared to December 31, 2007 was a result of the acquisition of Greenville Financial Corporation in January 2008. Pursuant to the acquisition, the Corporation purchased gross loans totaling $88,613.

Corporate owned life insurance

During the third quarter of 2011, the Corporation purchased an additional $4,000 of corporate owned life insurance policies. The Corporation purchased these additional policies to provide additional coverage for key employees, while also generating ongoing earnings as the cash surrender values of the policies increase.

Equity securities without readily determinable fair values

Included in equity securities without readily determinable fair values are restricted securities, which are carried at cost and investments in nonconsolidated entities accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

Equity securities without readily determinable fair values consistaccounting (see Note 1 “Nature of the following asOperations and Summary of December 31:
         
  2010  2009 
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock $7,596  $7,960 
Investment in Corporate Settlement Solutions  6,793   6,782 
Federal Reserve Bank Stock  1,879   1,879 
Investment in Valley Financial Corporation  1,000   1,000 
Other  296   300 
         
Total
 $17,564  $17,921 
         
Significant Accounting Policies” of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).

Deposits

The main source of funds for the Corporation is deposits. The following table presents the composition of the deposit portfolio as of December 31:

                     
  2010  2009  2008  2007  2006 
 
Noninterest bearing deposits $104,902  $96,875  $97,546  $84,846  $83,902 
Interest bearing demand deposits  142,259   128,111   113,973   105,526   111,406 
Savings deposits  177,817   157,020   182,523   196,682   178,001 
Certificates of deposit  386,435   356,594   340,976   311,976   320,226 
Brokered certificates of deposit  53,748   50,933   28,185   28,197   27,446 
Internet certificates of deposit  12,178   13,119   12,427   6,246   4,859 
                     
Total
 $877,339  $802,652  $775,630  $733,473  $725,840 
                     

   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007 

Noninterest bearing deposits

  $119,072    $104,902    $96,875    $97,546    $84,846  

Interest bearing demand deposits

   163,653     142,259     128,111     113,973     105,526  

Savings deposits

   193,902     177,817     157,020     182,523     196,682  

Certificates of deposit

   395,777     386,435     356,594     340,976     311,976  

Brokered certificates of deposit

   54,326     53,748     50,933     28,185     28,197  

Internet certificates of deposit

   31,434     12,178     13,119     12,427     6,246  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $958,164    $877,339    $802,652    $775,630    $733,473  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table presents the change in the deposit categories for the years ended December 31:

                         
  2010  2009  2008 
  $ Change  % Change  $ Change  % Change  $ Change  % Change 
 
Noninterest bearing deposits $8,027   8.3% $(671)  −0.7% $12,700   15.0%
Interest bearing demand deposits  14,148   11.0%  14,138   12.4%  8,447   8.0%
Savings deposits  20,797   13.2%  (25,503)  −14.0%  (14,159)  −7.2%
Certificates of deposit  29,841   8.4%  15,618   4.6%  29,000   9.3%
Brokered certificates of deposit  2,815   5.5%  22,748   80.7%  (12)  0.0%
Internet certificates of deposit  (941)  −7.2%  692   5.6%  6,181   99.0%
                         
Total
 $74,687   9.3% $27,022   3.5% $42,157   5.7%
                         

   2011   2010   2009 
   $ Change   % Change   $ Change  % Change   $ Change  % Change 

Noninterest bearing deposits

  $14,170     13.5%    $8,027    8.3%    $(671  –0.7%  

Interest bearing demand deposits

   21,394     15.0%     14,148    11.0%     14,138    12.4%  

Savings deposits

   16,085     9.0%     20,797    13.2%     (25,503  –14.0%  

Certificates of deposit

   9,342     2.4%     29,841    8.4%     15,618    4.6%  

Brokered certificates of deposit

   578     1.1%     2,815    5.5%     22,748    80.7%  

Internet certificates of deposit

   19,256     158.1%     (941  –7.2%     692    5.6%  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $80,825     9.2%    $74,687    9.3%    $27,022    3.5%  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

As shown in the preceding table, the Corporation has enjoyedexperienced strong deposit growth duringsince December 30, 2010. This growth was the result of the Corporation offering products with competitive rates and terms, as well as focused marketing efforts to increase deposit market share in the communities served. ManagementWhile management anticipates that deposits will continue to grow in 2011.


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A substantial portion of the increase in total deposits as of December 31, 2008 compared2012, it is expected to December 31, 2007 wasbe at a result of the acquisition of Greenville Community Financial Corporation (GCFC) in January 2008. Pursuant to the acquisition, the Corporation purchased deposits totaling $90,151. Exclusive of the GCFC acquisition, deposits decreased $47,994 when December 31, 2008 is compared to December 31, 2007. This decline was the result of increased competition with other depository institutions as well as declines in brokered certificates of deposit and internet certificates of deposit.
lower rate than 2011.

The following table shows the average balances and corresponding interest rates paid on deposit accounts as of December 31:

                         
  2010  2009  2008 
  Amount  Rate  Amount  Rate  Amount  Rate 
 
Noninterest bearing demand deposits $102,812     $94,408     $95,552    
Interest bearing demand deposits  137,109   0.11%  116,412   0.13%  114,889   0.71%
Savings deposits  169,579   0.23%  177,538   0.22%  213,410   1.14%
Time deposits  430,892   2.55%  398,356   3.27%  393,190   4.23%
                         
Total
 $840,392      $786,714      $817,041     
                         

   2011  2010  2009 
   Amount   Rate  Amount   Rate  Amount   Rate 

Noninterest bearing demand deposits

  $113,726        $102,812        $94,408       

Interest bearing demand deposits

   152,530     0.12  137,109     0.11  116,412     0.13

Savings deposits

   192,999     0.25  169,579     0.23  177,538     0.22

Time deposits

   467,931     2.19  430,892     2.55  398,356     3.27
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total

  $927,186     $840,392     $786,714    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

The remaining maturity of time certificates and other time deposits of $100 or more as of December 31, 20102011 was as follows:

     
Maturity    
Within 3 months $35,935 
Within 3 to 6 months  20,695 
Within 6 to 12 months  49,207 
Over 12 months  98,360 
     
Total
 $204,197 
     

Maturity    

Within 3 months

  $42,270  

Within 3 to 6 months

   25,357  

Within 6 to 12 months

   63,423  

Over 12 months

   104,266  
  

 

 

 

Total

  $235,316  
  

 

 

 

Borrowed Funds

The following table summarizes the Corporation’s borrowings as of December 31:

                 
  2010  2009 
  Amount  Rate  Amount  Rate 
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances $113,423   3.64% $127,804   4.11%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase                
without stated maturity dates  45,871   0.25%  37,797   0.30%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase                
with stated maturity dates  19,623   3.01%  20,000   3.72%
Federal funds purchased  16,000   0.60%      
Federal Reserve Bank discount window advance        7,500   0.75%
                 
Total
 $194,917   2.53% $193,101   3.19%
                 


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   2011  2010 
   Amount   Rate  Amount   Rate 

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

  $142,242     3.16 $113,423     3.64

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase without stated maturity dates

   57,198     0.25  45,871     0.25

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase with stated maturity dates

   16,696     3.51  19,623     3.28

Federal funds purchased

            16,000     0.60
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $216,136     2.42 $194,917     2.56
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The maturity and weighted average interest rates of FHLB advances are as follows as of December 31:
                 
  2010  2009 
  Amount  Rate  Amount  Rate 
 
Fixed rate advances due 2010 $     $28,320   4.52%
One year putable advances due 2010        6,000   5.31%
Fixed rate advances due 2011  10,086   3.96%  10,206   3.96%
One year putable advances due 2011  1,000   4.75%  1,000   4.75%
Fixed rate advances due 2012  17,000   2.97%  17,000   2.97%
One year putable advances due 2012  15,000   4.10%  15,000   4.10%
Fixed rate advances due 2013  5,337   4.14%  5,278   4.14%
One year putable advances due 2013  5,000   3.15%  5,000   3.15%
Fixed rate advances due 2014  25,000   3.16%  15,000   3.63%
Fixed rate advances due 2015  25,000   4.63%  25,000   4.63%
Fixed rate advances due 2017  10,000   2.35%      
                 
Total
 $113,423   3.64% $127,804   4.11%
                 

   2011  2010 
   Amount   Rate  Amount   Rate 

Fixed rate advances due 2011

  $        $10,086     3.96

One year putable advances due 2011

            1,000     4.75

Fixed rate advances due 2012

   17,000     2.97  17,000     2.97

One year putable advances due 2012

   15,000     4.10  15,000     4.10

Fixed rate advances due 2013

   5,242     4.14  5,337     4.14

One year putable advances due 2013

   5,000     3.15  5,000     3.15

Fixed rate advances due 2014

   25,000     3.16  25,000     3.16

Fixed rate advances due 2015

   45,000     3.30  25,000     4.63

Fixed rate advances due 2016

   10,000     2.15         

Fixed rate advances due 2017

   20,000     2.56  10,000     2.35
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $142,242     3.16 $113,423     3.64
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The maturity and weighted average interest rates of securities sold under agreements to repurchase with stated maturity dates are as follows at December 31:

                 
  2010  2009 
  Amount  Rate  Amount  Rate 
 
Repurchase agreements due 2010 $     $5,000   4.00%
Repurchase agreements due 2011  858   1.51%      
Repurchase agreements due 2012  1,013   2.21%      
Repurchase agreements due 2013  5,127   4.45%  5,000   4.51%
Repurchase agreements due 2014  12,087   3.00%  10,000   3.19%
Repurchase agreements due 2015  538   3.25%      
                 
Total
 $19,623   3.01% $20,000   3.72%
                 

   2011  2010 
   Amount   Rate  Amount   Rate 

Repurchase agreements due 2011

  $        $858     1.51

Repurchase agreements due 2012

   428     2.08  1,013     2.21

Repurchase agreements due 2013

   5,000     4.51  5,127     4.45

Repurchase agreements due 2014

   10,869     3.12  12,087     3.00

Repurchase agreements due 2015

   399     3.25  538     3.25
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $16,696     3.51 $19,623     3.28
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Contractual Obligations and Loan Commitments

The Corporation has various financial obligations, including contractual obligations and commitments, which may require future cash payments. The following schedule summarizes the Corporation’s non cancelablenon-cancelable obligations and future minimum payments as of December 31, 2010:

                     
  Minimum Payments Due by Period 
     After One
  After Three
       
  Due in
  Year But
  Year But
       
  One Year
  Within
  Within
  After
    
  or Less  Three Years  Five Years  Five Years  Total 
 
Deposits with no stated maturity $424,978  $  $  $  $424,978 
Certificates of deposit with stated maturities  216,927   158,268   70,888   6,278   452,361 
                     
Borrowed funds                    
Short term borrowings  61,871            61,871 
Long term borrowings  11,944   48,477   62,625   10,000   133,046 
                     
Total borrowed funds  73,815   48,477   62,625   10,000   194,917 
                     
Total contractual obligations
 $715,720  $206,745  $133,513  $16,278  $1,072,256 
                     


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   Minimum Payments Due by Period 
       After One   After Three         
   Due in   Year But   Years But         
   One Year   Within   Within   After     
   or Less   Three Years   Five Years   Five Years   Total 

Deposits with no stated maturity

  $476,627    $    $    $    $476,627  

Certificates of deposit with stated maturities

   265,299     110,092     99,094     7,052     481,537  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Borrowed funds

          

Short term borrowings

   57,198                    57,198  

Long term borrowings

   32,428     96,510     10,000     20,000     158,938  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total borrowed funds

   89,626     96,510     10,000     20,000     216,136  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total contractual obligations

  $831,552    $206,602    $109,094    $27,052    $1,174,300  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Corporation also has loan commitments that may impact liquidity. The following schedule summarizes the Corporation’s loan commitments and expiration dates by period as of December 31, 2010.2011. Since many of these commitments historically have expired without being drawn upon, the total amount of these commitments does not necessarily represent future cash requirements of the Corporation.
                     
  Expiration Dates by Period 
     After One
  After Three
       
  Due in
  Year But
  Year But
       
  One Year
  Within
  Within
  After
    
  or Less  Three Years  Five Years  Five Years  Total 
 
Unused commitments to extend credit $65,717  $24,364  $14,847  $5,273  $110,201 
Undisbursed loans  13,382            13,382 
Standby letters of credit  4,881            4,881 
                     
Total loan commitments
 $83,980  $24,364  $14,847  $5,273  $128,464 
                     

   Expiration Dates by Period 
       After One   After Three         
   Due in   Year But   Years But         
   One Year   Within   Within   After     
   or Less   Three Years   Five Years   Five Years   Total 

Unused commitments to extend credit

  $61,415    $27,740    $10,591    $3,076    $102,822  

Undisbursed loans

   21,806                    21,806  

Standby letters of credit

   4,461                    4,461  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loan commitments

  $87,682    $27,740    $10,591    $3,076    $129,089  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital

The capital of the Corporation consists primarily of common stock, including shares to be issued, retained earnings, and accumulated other comprehensive loss.income. The Corporation offers dividend reinvestment and employee, director, and shareholder stock purchase plans. Under the provisions of these plans, the Corporation issued 122,113115,359 shares of common stock generating $2,164$2,192 of capital during 2010,2011, and 126,874124,904 shares of common stock generating $2,396$2,203 of capital in 2009.2010. The Corporation also generates capital through the Isabella Bank Corporation and Related Companies Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (the “Directors Plan”), its equity compensation plan (See Note 1617 “Benefit Plans” of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). Pursuant to this plan, the Corporation generated $650$615 and $677$650 of capital in 2011 and 2010, and 2009, respectively.

The Board of Directors has adopted a common stock repurchase plan. This plan was approved to enable the Corporation to repurchase the Corporation’s common stock for reissuance to the dividend reinvestment plan, the employee stock purchase plan and for distributions from the Directors Plan. During 20102011 and 20092010 the Corporation repurchased 120,441 shares of common stock at an average price of $18.30 and 138,970 shares of common stock at an average price of $18.40, and 122,612 shares of common stock at an average price of $19.47, respectively.

Accumulated other comprehensive loss decreased $410$4,198 in 20102011 and consists of $457$5,498 of unrealized gains onavailable-for-sale investment securities which was offset by a $47$1,300 increase in unrecognized pension cost. These amounts are net of tax.

The Federal Reserve Board’s current recommended minimum primary capital to assets requirement is 6.0%. The Corporation’s primaryTier 1 capital to average assets ratio, which consists of shareholders’ equity plus the allowance for loan losses less goodwill and acquisition intangibles, was 8.24%8.18% at year end 2010.December 31, 2011. There are no commitments for significant capital expenditures.

The Federal Reserve Board has established a minimum risk based capital standard. Under this standard, a framework has been established that assigns risk weights to each category of on and off-balance-sheet items to arrive at risk adjusted total assets. Regulatory capital is divided by the risk adjusted assets with the resulting ratio compared to the minimum standard to determine whether a corporation has adequate capital. The minimum standard is 8%, of which at least 4% must consist of equity capital net of goodwill.goodwill and acquisition intangibles. The following table sets forth the percentages required under the Risk Based Capital guidelines and the Corporation’s values at:

             
  December 31 
  2010  2009  Required 
 
Equity Capital  12.44%  12.80%  4.00%
Secondary Capital  1.25%  1.25%  4.00%
             
Total Capital
  13.69%  14.05%  8.00%
             
at December 31:

   2011  2010  Required 

Equity Capital

   12.92  12.72  4.00

Secondary Capital

   1.25  1.25  4.00
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Capital

   14.17  13.97  8.00
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Isabella Bank Corporation’s secondary capital includes only the allowance for loan losses. The percentage for the secondary capital under the required column is the maximum amount allowed from all sources.


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The Federal Reserve Board also prescribes minimum capital requirements for the Corporation’s subsidiary Bank. At December 31, 2010,2011, the Bank exceeded these minimums. For further information regarding the Bank’s capital requirements, refer to Note 1516 “Minimum Regulatory Capital Requirements” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements,

Fair Value

The Corporation utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Securitiesavailable-for-sale, trading securities, and certain liabilities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Corporation may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as loansheld-for-sale, foreclosed assets, originated mortgage servicing rights, and certain other assets and liabilities. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve the application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

The table below represents the activity in Level 3 inputs measured on a recurring basis for the year ended December 31:

         
  2010  2009 
 
Level 3 inputs — January 1 $10,027  $5,979 
Net unrealized (losses) gains onavailable-for-sale investment securities
  (226)  4,048 
         
Level 3 inputs — December 31 $9,801  $10,027 
         

   2011  2010 

Level 3 inputs — January 1

  $9,801   $10,027  

Calls

   (1,000    

Transfer to Level 1 inputs

   (5,033    

Transfer to Level 2 inputs

   (2,049    

Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale investment securities

   (1,719  (226
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Level 3 inputs — December 31

  $   $9,801  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Securities classified as Level 3 in 2010 included securities in less liquid markets and included auction rate money market preferred securities and preferred stocks. Due to the limited trading of these securities during 2010, the Corporation utilized a discounted cash flow analysis to determine fair values on December 31, 2010. This analysis considered the creditworthiness of the counterparty, the timing of expected future cash flows, the current volume of trading activity, and recent trade prices. The discount rates used were determined by using the interest rates of similarly rated financial institution debt based on the weighted average of a range of terms for corporate bond interest rates, which were obtained from published sources and ranged from 3.90% to 6.90% as of

December 31, 2010. During 2011, the markets for these securities have normalized and established regular trading patterns. As a result of this normalization, the Corporation measured preferred stocks with fair values of $5,033 utilizing Level 1 inputs and auction rate money market preferred securities with fair values of $2,049 utilizing Level 2 inputs based on the trade price of similar securities as of December 31, 2011.

For further information regarding fair value measurements see Note 1, “Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” and Note 19,20, “Fair Value” of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

Interest rate sensitivity is determined by the amount of earning assets and interest bearing liabilities repricing within a specific time period, and their relative sensitivity to a change in interest rates. Management strives to achieve reasonable stability in the net interest margin through periods of changing interest rates. One tool used by management to measure interest rate sensitivity is gap analysis. As shown in the following table, the gap analysis depicts the Corporation’s position for specific time periods and the cumulative gap as a percentage of total assets.

Trading securities are included in the 0 to 3 month time frame due to their repricing characteristics. Fixed interest rate investment securities are scheduled according to their contractual maturity. Fixed rate loans are included in the appropriate time frame based on their scheduled amortization. Variable rate loans, , which totaled $143,572$162,653 as of December 31, 2010,2011, are included in the time frame of their earliest repricing. Time deposit liabilities are scheduled based on their contractual maturity except for variable rate time deposits in the amount of $1,940$1,559 that are included in the 0 to 3 month time frame.

Savings, NOW accounts, and money market accounts have no contractual maturity date and are believed to be predominantly noninterest rate sensitive by management. These accounts have been classified in the gap table according to their estimated withdrawal rates based upon management’s analysis of deposit runoff over the past five years. Management believes this runoff experience is consistent with its expectation for the future. As of December 31, 2010,2011, the Corporation had a negative cumulative gap within one year. A negative gap position results when more liabilities, within a specified time frame, mature or reprice than assets.

The following table shows the time periods and the amount of assets and liabilities available for interest rate repricing as of December 31, 2010.2011. The interest rate sensitivity information for investment securities is based on the


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expected prepayments and call dates versus stated maturities. For purposes of this analysis, nonaccrual loans and the allowance for loan losses are excluded.
                 
  0 to 3
  4 to 12
  1 to 5
  Over 5
 
  Months  Months  Years  Years 
 
Interest Sensitive Assets                
Trading securities $5,837  $  $  $ 
Investment securities  17,405   47,247   129,688   136,384 
Loans  168,790   94,739   401,106   65,059 
                 
Total
 $192,032  $141,986  $530,794  $201,443 
                 
Interest Sensitive Liabilities                
Borrowed funds $63,421  $10,730  $110,766  $10,000 
Time deposits  67,036   150,552   228,495   6,278 
Savings  10,770   33,671   107,557   25,819 
Interest bearing demand  7,432   22,405   79,827   32,595 
                 
Total
 $148,659  $217,358  $526,645  $74,692 
                 
Cumulative gap (deficiency) $43,373  $(31,999) $(27,850) $98,901 
Cumulative gap (deficiency) as a % of assets  3.54%  (2.61)%  (2.27) %  8.07%

   0 to 3  4 to 12  1 to 5  Over 5 
   Months  Months  Years  Years 

Interest sensitive assets

     

Trading securities

  $4,710   $   $   $  

Investment securities

   40,976    63,583    182,965    137,596  

Loans

   59,872    147,565    459,290    77,175  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $105,558   $211,148   $642,255   $214,771  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest sensitive liabilities

     

Borrowed funds

  $67,440   $22,429   $106,267   $20,000  

Time deposits

   74,500    191,206    208,779    7,052  

Savings

   19,591    47,365    103,845    23,101  

Interest bearing demand

   15,621    38,273    82,568    27,191  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $177,152   $299,273   $501,459   $77,344  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cumulative gap

  $(71,594 $(159,719 $(18,923 $118,504  

Cumulative gap as a % of assets

   (5.35)%   (11.94)%   (1.41)%   8.86

The following table shows the maturity of commercial and agricultural loans outstanding at December 31, 2010.2011. Also provided are the amounts due after one year, classified according to the sensitivity to changes in interest rates.

                 
  1 Year
  1 to 5
  Over 5
    
  or Less  Years  Years  Total 
 
Commercial and agricultural $102,027  $296,042  $22,229  $420,298 
                 
Interest Sensitivity                
Loans maturing after one year that have:                
Fixed interest rates     $253,106  $20,346     
Variable interest rates      42,936   1,883     
                 
Total
     $296,042  $22,229     
                 

   1 Year   1 to 5   Over 5     
   or Less   Years   Years   Total 

Commercial and agricultural

  $120,463    $276,367    $43,529    $440,359  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest sensitivity

        

Loans maturing after one year that have:

        

Fixed interest rates

    $238,963    $32,178    

Variable interest rates

     37,404     11,351    
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total

    $276,367    $43,529    
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

Liquidity

Liquidity is monitored regularly by the Corporation’s Market Risk Committee, which consists of members of senior management. The committee reviews projected cash flows, key ratios, and liquidity available from both primary and secondary sources.

The primary sources of the Corporation’s liquidity are cash and cash equivalents, certificates of deposit held in other financial institutions, trading securities, andavailable-for-sale investment securities, excluding auction rate money market preferred securities and preferred stock as of December 31, 2010 due to their illiquidity. These categories totaled $360,677$467,344 or 29.4%34.9% of assets as of December 31, 20102011 as compared to $292,464$360,677 or 25.6%29.4% in 2009.2010. Liquidity is important for financial institutions because of their need to meet loan funding commitments, depositor withdrawal requests, and various other commitments discussed in the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. Liquidity varies significantly daily, based on customer activity.


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The following table summarizes the Corporation’s sources and uses of cash for the years ended December 31:
             
  2010  2009  $ Variance 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities $26,521  $18,225  $8,296 
Net cash used in investing activities  (103,877)  (9,184)  (94,693)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  70,983   (7,538)  78,521 
             
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents  (6,373)  1,503   (7,876)
Cash and cash equivalents January 1  24,482   22,979   1,503 
             
Cash and cash equivalents December 31 $18,109  $24,482  $(6,373)
             

   2011  2010  $Variance 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $18,860   $26,521   $(7,661

Net cash used in investing activities

   (105,203  (103,877  (1,326

Net cash provided by financing activities

   96,824    70,983    25,841  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   10,481    (6,373  16,854  

Cash and cash equivalents January 1

   18,109    24,482    (6,373
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents December 31

  $28,590   $18,109   $10,481  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The primary source of funds for the Corporation is deposits. The Corporation emphasizes interest bearing time deposits as part of its funding strategy. The Corporation also seeks noninterest bearing deposits, or checking accounts, to expand its customer base, while reducing the Corporation’s cost of funds.

The Corporation has the ability to borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Federal Reserve Bank, and through various correspondent banks as federal funds.funds purchased. These funding methods typically carry a higher interest rate than traditional market deposit accounts. Some borrowed funds, including Federal Home Loan Bank Advances, Federal Reserve Bank Discount Window Advances, and repurchase agreements, require the Corporation to pledge assets, typically in the form of certificates of deposits held in other financial institutions, investment securities, or loans as collateral.

The Corporation had the ability to borrow up to an additional $122,960,$110,069, based on the assets currently pledged as collateral. The Corporation has pledged eligible mortgage loans and investment securities as collateral for any such borrowings.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The Corporation’s primary market risks are interest rate risk and liquidity risk. The Corporation has no significant foreign exchange risk holds limited loans outstanding, and does not utilize interest rate swaps or derivatives, except for interest rate locks and forward loan commitments, in the management of its interest rate risk. Any changes in foreign exchange rates or commodity prices would have an insignificant impact on the Corporation’s interest income and cash flows. The Corporation does have a significant amount of loans extended to borrowers in agricultural production. The cash flow of such borrowers and ability to service debt is largely dependent on commodity prices. The Corporation mitigates these risks by using conservative price and production yields when calculating a borrower’s available cash flow to service their debt.

Interest rate risk (“IRR”) is the exposure of the Corporation’s net interest income, its primary source of income, to changes in interest rates. IRR results from the difference in the maturity or repricing frequency of a financial institution’s interest earning assets and its interest bearing liabilities. IRR is the fundamental method in which financial institutions earn income and create shareholder value. Excessive exposure to IRR could pose a significant risk to the Corporation’s earnings and capital.

The Federal Reserve Board, the Corporation’s primary Federal regulator, has adopted a policy requiring the Board of Directors and senior management to effectively manage the various risks that can have a material impact on the safety and soundness of the Corporation. The risks include credit, interest rate, liquidity, operational, and reputational. The Corporation has policies, procedures, and internal controls for measuring and managing these risks. Specifically, the IRR policy and procedures include defining acceptable types and terms of investments and funding sources, liquidity requirements, limits on investments in long term assets, limiting the mismatch in repricing opportunity of assets and liabilities, and the frequency of measuring and reporting to the Board of Directors.

The Corporation uses several techniques to manage IRR. The first method is gap analysis. Gap analysis measures the cash flowsand/or the earliest repricing of the Corporation’s interest bearing assets and liabilities. This analysis is useful for measuring trends in the repricing characteristics of the balance sheet. Significant assumptions are required in this process because of the imbedded repricing options contained in assets and liabilities. A substantial portion of the Corporation’s assets are invested in loans and investment securities with issuer call options. Residential real estate and other consumer loans have imbedded options that allow the borrower to repay


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the balance prior to maturity without penalty, while commercial and agricultural loans have prepayment penalties. The amount of prepayments is dependent upon many factors, including the interest rate of a given loan in comparison to the current interest rate for residential mortgages, the level of sales of used homes, and the overall availability of credit in the market place. Generally, a decrease in interest rates will result in an increase in the Corporation’s cash flows from these assets. A significant portion of the Corporation’s securities are callable or subject to prepayment. The call option is more likely to be exercised in a period of decreasing interest rates. Investment securities, other than those that are callable, do not have any significant imbedded options. Savings and checking deposits may generally be withdrawn on request without prior notice. The timing of cash flows from these deposits is estimated based on historical experience. Time deposits have penalties that discourage early withdrawals.

The second technique used in the management of IRR is to combine the projected cash flows and repricing characteristics generated by the gap analysis and the interest rates associated with those cash flows to project future interest income. By changing the amount and timing of the cash flows and the repricing interest rates of those cash flows, the Corporation can project the effect of changing interest rates on its interest income. Based on the projections prepared for the year ended December 31, 2010,2011, the Corporation’s net interest income would decrease slightly during a period of increasing interest rates.

The following tables provide information about the Corporation’s assets and liabilities that are sensitive to changes in interest rates as of December 31, 20102011 and 2009.2010. The Corporation has no interest rate swaps, futures contracts, or other derivative financial options. The principal amounts of assets and time deposits maturing were

calculated based on the contractual payment and maturity dates. Savings and NOW accounts are based on management’s estimate of their future cash flows.

                                 
  December 31, 2010  Fair Value
 
  2011  2012  2013  2014  2015  Thereafter  Total  12/31/10 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
 
Rate sensitive assets                                
Other interest bearing assets $10,550  $5,429  $960  $  $  $  $16,939  $17,039 
Average interest rates  0.96%  1.82%  2.16%           1.30%    
Trading securities $1,918  $2,366  $1,031  $522  $  $  $5,837  $5,837 
Average interest rates  3.46%  2.31%  2.42%  2.47%        2.72%    
Fixed interest rate securities $64,652  $42,984  $32,871  $29,395  $24,438  $136,384  $330,724  $330,724 
Average interest rates  3.68%  3.42%  3.30%  3.33%  3.28%  3.13%  3.32%    
Fixed interest rate loans $128,277  $121,434  $140,019  $67,423  $68,569  $66,010  $591,732  $603,435 
Average interest rates  6.80%  6.63%  6.26%  6.47%  6.08%  5.83%  6.41%    
Variable interest rate loans $59,536  $17,306  $22,523  $15,118  $18,830  $10,259  $143,572  $143,572 
Average interest rates  4.94%  4.76%  4.27%  3.78%  3.69%  5.21%  4.55%    
Rate sensitive liabilities                                
Borrowed funds $74,151  $33,013  $15,127  $37,087  $25,539  $10,000  $194,917  $200,603 
Average interest rates  0.62%  3.46%  2.55%  3.11%  4.60%  2.35%  2.33%    
Savings and NOW accounts $74,278  $73,818  $53,174  $35,872  $24,520  $58,414  $320,076  $320,076 
Average interest rates  0.21%  0.21%  0.20%  0.19%  0.18%  0.15%  0.19%    
Fixed interest rate time deposits $215,648  $113,338  $44,269  $31,414  $39,474  $6,278  $450,421  $452,392 
Average interest rates  1.79%  2.67%  3.35%  2.86%  2.97%  3.26%  2.36%    
Variable interest rate time deposits $1,279  $661  $  $  $  $  $1,940  $1,940 
Average interest rates  1.21%  1.06%              1.16%    


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(dollars in thousands) December 31, 2011  Fair Value 
  2012  2013  2014  2015  2016  Thereafter  Total  12/31/11 

Rate sensitive assets

        

Other interest bearing assets

 $8,775   $4,125   $100   $   $   $   $13,000   $13,053  

Average interest rates

  1.18  1.33  0.35              1.22 

Trading securities

 $3,156   $1,031   $523   $   $   $   $4,710   $4,710  

Average interest rates

  3.34  2.48  2.49     3.06 

Fixed interest rate securities

 $104,559   $61,421   $48,659   $37,777   $35,108   $137,596   $425,120   $425,120  

Average interest rates

  2.98  2.84  2.91  2.93  3.21  3.01  2.98 

Fixed interest rate loans

 $141,867   $140,390   $90,852   $75,690   $76,985   $61,854   $587,638   $606,524  

Average interest rates

  6.24  6.08  5.94  5.99  5.40  5.15  5.90 

Variable interest rate loans

 $70,783   $25,267   $20,803   $18,853   $11,631   $15,316   $162,653   $162,653  

Average interest rates

  5.87  3.97  4.05  3.68  4.00  3.98  4.78 

Rate sensitive liabilities

        

Borrowed funds

 $89,869   $15,000   $25,869   $45,398   $20,000   $20,000   $216,136   $227,780  

Average interest rates

  1.42  3.93  3.13  3.30  2.67  2.56  2.41 

Savings and NOW accounts

 $120,850   $78,313   $51,291   $34,006   $22,803   $50,292   $357,555   $357,555  

Average interest rates

  0.20  0.19  0.18  0.17  0.15  0.15  0.18 

Fixed interest rate time deposits

 $264,147   $62,883   $46,802   $55,493   $43,601   $7,052   $479,978   $498,085  

Average interest rates

  1.61  2.67  2.33  2.56  2.41  1.48  2.00 

Variable interest rate time deposits

 $1,152   $407   $   $   $   $   $1,559   $1,559  

Average interest rates

  0.67  0.69                  0.68 

  December 31, 2010  Fair Value 
  2011  2012  2013  2014  2015  Thereafter  Total  12/31/10 

Rate sensitive assets

        

Other interest bearing assets

 $10,550   $5,429   $960   $   $   $   $16,939   $17,039  

Average interest rates

  0.96  1.82  2.16              1.30 

Trading securities

 $1,918   $2,366   $1,031   $522   $   $   $5,837   $5,837  

Average interest rates

  3.46  2.31  2.42  2.47          2.72 

Fixed interest rate securities

 $64,652   $42,984   $32,871   $29,395   $24,438   $136,384   $330,724   $330,724  

Average interest rates

  3.68  3.42  3.30  3.33  3.28  3.13  3.32 

Fixed interest rate loans

 $128,277   $121,434   $140,019   $67,423   $68,569   $66,010   $591,732   $603,435  

Average interest rates

  6.80  6.63  6.26  6.47  6.08  5.83  6.41 

Variable interest rate loans

 $59,536   $17,306   $22,523   $15,118   $18,830   $10,259   $143,572   $143,572  

Average interest rates

  4.94  4.76  4.27  3.78  3.69  5.21  4.55 

Rate sensitive liabilities

        

Borrowed funds

 $74,151   $33,013   $15,127   $37,087   $25,539   $10,000   $194,917   $200,603  

Average interest rates

  0.62  3.46  2.55  3.11  4.60  2.35  2.33 

Savings and NOW accounts

 $74,278   $73,818   $53,174   $35,872   $24,520   $58,414   $320,076   $320,076  

Average interest rates

  0.21  0.21  0.20  0.19  0.18  0.15  0.19 

Fixed interest rate time deposits

 $215,648   $113,338   $44,269   $31,414   $39,474   $6,278   $450,421   $452,392  

Average interest rates

  1.79  2.67  3.35  2.86  2.97  3.26  2.36 

Variable interest rate time deposits

 $1,279   $661   $   $   $   $   $1,940   $1,940  

Average interest rates

  1.21  1.06                  1.16 

                                 
  December 31, 2009  Fair Value
 
  2010  2011  2012  2013  2014  Thereafter  Total  12/31/09 
 
Rate sensitive assets                                
Other interest bearing assets $10,360  $960  $1,200  $  $  $  $12,520  $12,520 
Average interest rates  1.13%  2.29%  2.64%           1.36%    
Trading securities $7,139  $2,043  $2,546  $1,094  $570  $171  $13,563  $13,563 
Average interest rates  2.84%  2.42%  2.28%  2.53%  2.66%  4.86%  2.66%    
Fixed interest rate securities $68,078  $35,401  $21,540  $20,369  $20,431  $93,247  $259,066  $259,066 
Average interest rates  3.53%  3.51%  3.59%  3.65%  3.63%  3.58%  3.57%    
Fixed interest rate loans $133,703  $111,981  $118,749  $109,754  $62,280  $48,764  $585,231  $594,498 
Average interest rates  6.64%  6.85%  6.72%  6.50%  6.61%  6.01%  6.61%    
Variable interest rate loans $60,727  $17,695  $13,799  $16,357  $16,940  $12,567  $138,085  $138,085 
Average interest rates  5.00%  4.69%  4.79%  3.83%  3.74%  5.35%  4.68%    
Rate sensitive liabilities                                
Borrowed funds $85,101  $11,000  $32,000  $15,000  $5,000  $45,000  $193,101  $195,179 
Average interest rates  2.28%  4.04%  3.50%  3.93%  4.38%  4.01%  3.17%    
Savings and NOW accounts $78,383  $65,107  $44,439  $30,095  $20,609  $46,498  $285,131  $285,131 
Average interest rates  0.15%  0.15%  0.15%  0.14%  0.15%  0.13%  0.15%    
Fixed interest rate time deposits $268,005  $46,484  $53,054  $32,959  $16,273  $2,050  $418,825  $422,227 
Average interest rates  2.26%  3.59%  3.47%  3.83%  3.09%  3.35%  2.72%    
Variable interest rate time deposits $1,252  $569  $  $  $  $  $1,821  $1,821 
Average interest rates  1.56%  1.40%              1.51%    
Forward Looking Statements

This report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Corporation

intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995, and is including this statement for purposes of these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Corporation, are generally identifiable by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. The Corporation’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Corporation and the subsidiaries include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government including policies of the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in the Corporation’s market area, and accounting principles, policies and guidelines. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Further information concerning the Corporation and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect the Corporation’s financial results, is included in the Corporation’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

COMMON STOCK AND DIVIDEND INFORMATIONCommon Stock and Dividend Information

The Corporation’s common stock is traded in the over the counter (“OTC”) market. The common stock has beenis quoted on the OTC Pink marketOTCQB tier of the OTC Markets Group, Inc’sInc.’s electronic quotation system (the “Pink Sheets”)(www.otcmarkets.com) under the symbol “ISBA” since August of 2008 and under the symbol “IBTM” prior to August of 2008.. Other trades in the common stock occur in privately negotiated transactions from time to time of which the Corporation may have little or no information.

Management has reviewed the information available as to the range of reported high and low bid quotations, including high and low bid information as reported by Pink SheetsOTC Markets and closing price information as reported by the parties to privately negotiated transactions. The following table sets forth management’s compilation of that information for the periods indicated. Price information obtained from Pink SheetsOTC Markets reflects inter dealer prices, without retail mark up, mark down or commissions and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. Price information obtained from parties to privately negotiated transactions reflects actual closing prices that were

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disclosed to the Corporation, which management has not independently verified. The following compiled data is provided for information purposes only and should not be viewed as indicative of the actual or market value of the Corporation’s common stock.
             
  Number of
  Sale Price 
Period
 Shares  Low  High 
 
2010            
First Quarter  45,695  $16.75  $19.00 
Second Quarter  64,290   17.00   18.50 
Third Quarter  53,897   16.05   17.99 
Fourth Quarter  56,534   16.57   18.30 
             
   220,416         
             
2009            
First Quarter  61,987   14.99   25.51 
Second Quarter  91,184   15.85   20.75 
Third Quarter  66,399   17.50   19.50 
Fourth Quarter  76,985   14.00   19.25 
             
   296,555         
             

   Number of   Sale Price 
   Shares   Low   High 

2011

      

First Quarter

   48,909    $17.00    $19.75  

Second Quarter

   65,090     17.00     18.50  

Third Quarter

   92,953     17.41     18.95  

Fourth Quarter

   106,210     17.74     24.45  
  

 

 

     
   313,162      
  

 

 

     

2010

      

First Quarter

   45,695    $16.75    $19.00  

Second Quarter

   64,290     17.00     18.50  

Third Quarter

   53,897     16.05     17.99  

Fourth Quarter

   56,534     16.57     18.30  
  

 

 

     
   220,416      
  

 

 

     

The following table sets forth the cash dividends paid for the following quarters:

         
  Per Share 
  2010  2009 
 
First Quarter $0.18  $0.12 
Second Quarter  0.18   0.13 
Third Quarter  0.18   0.13 
Fourth Quarter  0.18   0.32 
         
Total
 $0.72  $0.70 
         

   Per Share 
   2011   2010 

First Quarter

  $0.19    $0.18  

Second Quarter

   0.19     0.18  

Third Quarter

   0.19     0.18  

Fourth Quarter

   0.19     0.18  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $0.76    $0.72  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Isabella Bank Corporation’s authorized common stock consists of 15,000,000 shares, of which 7,550,0747,589,226 shares are issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2010.2011. As of that date, there were 3,0113,043 shareholders of record.

The Board of Directors has adoptedauthorized a common stock repurchase plan. On June 23, 2010,April 27, 2011, the Board of Directors amended the plan to allow for the repurchase of an additional 100,000 shares of the Corporation’s common stock. These authorizations do not have expiration dates. As shares are repurchased under this plan, they revert back to the status of authorized, but unissued shares.

The following table provides information for the three month period ended December 31, 2010,2011, with respect to this plan:

                 
        Total Number of
    
        Shares Purchased
  Maximum Number of
 
  Shares Repurchased  as Part of Publicly
  Shares That May Yet Be
 
     Average Price
  Announced Plan
  Purchased Under the
 
  Number  Per Share  or Program  Plans or Programs 
 
Balance, September 30, 2010              59,131 
October 1 - 31, 2010  5,224  $17.23   5,224   53,907 
November 1 - 30, 2010  7,773   17.37   7,773   46,134 
December 1 - 31, 2010  6,697   16.87   6,697   39,437 
                 
Balance, December 31, 2010
  19,694  $17.16   19,694   39,437 
                 

           

Total Number of

Shares Purchased

as Part of Publicly

Announced Plan

     
             

Maximum Number of

Shares That May Yet Be

Purchased Under the

 
   Shares Repurchased     
       Average Price     
   Number   Per Share   or Program   Plans or Programs 

Balance, September 30, 2011

         62,729  

October 1 — 31, 2011

   7,934    $18.78     7,934     54,795  

November 1 — 30, 2011

   1,481     19.58     1,481     53,314  

December 1 — 31, 2011

   34,318     18.50     34,318     18,996  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2011

   43,733    $18.59     43,733     18,996  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Information concerning Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans appears under “Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters” included elsewhere in the Corporation’s 2010 annual report onForm 10-K.


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Stock Performance

The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return on Corporation common stock for the last five years with the cumulative total return on (1) the NASDAQ Stock Market Index (“NASDAQ”), which is comprised of all United States common shares traded on the NASDAQ and (2) the NASDAQ Bank Stock Index (“NASDAQ Banks”), which is comprised of bank and bank holding company common shares traded on the NASDAQ over the same period. The graph assumes the value of an investment in the Corporation and each index was $100 at December 31, 20052006 and all dividends are reinvested.

Stock Performance

Five-Year Total Return

(PERFORMANCE GRAPH)

LOGO

The dollar values for total shareholder return plotted in the graph above are shown in the table below:

Comparison of Five Year Cumulative

Among Isabella Bank Corporation, NASDAQ Stock Market,

and NASDAQ Bank Stock

             
  Isabella Bank
     NASDAQ
 
Year
 Corporation  NASDAQ  Banks 
 
12/31/2005  100.0   100.0   100.0 
12/31/2006  111.6   110.3   113.6 
12/31/2007  113.3   122.1   91.4 
12/31/2008  73.8   73.5   72.0 
12/31/2009  56.9   106.6   60.2 
12/31/2010  54.2   125.8   68.6 


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Year

  Isabella Bank
Corporation
  NASDAQ  NASDAQ
Banks

12/31/2006

  100.0  100.0  100.0

12/31/2007

  101.6  110.6  80.4

12/31/2008

  66.1  66.6  63.3

12/31/2009

  51.0  96.6  52.9

12/31/2010

  48.5  114.0  60.4

12/31/2011

  69.1  113.1  54.0

SHAREHOLDERS’ INFORMATION

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2011,1, 2012, Comfort Inn, 2424 S. Mission Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Financial Information andForm 10-K

Copies of the 20102011 Annual Report, Isabella Bank CorporationForm 10-K, and other financial information not contained herein are available on the Bank’s website (www.isabellabank.com)(www.isabellabank.com) under the Investor Relations tab, or may be obtained, without charge, by writing to:

Debra Campbell

Secretary

Isabella Bank Corporation

401 N. Main St.

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858

Mission Statement

To create an operating environment that will provide shareholders with sustained growth in their investment while maintaining our independence and subsidiaries’ autonomy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The equal employment opportunity clauses in Section 202 of the Executive Order 11246, as amended; 38 USC 2012, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974; Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; relative to equal employment opportunity and implementing rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor are adhered to and supported by Isabella Bank Corporation, and its subsidiaries.


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(ISABELLA LOGO)
PROXY CARD

THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The undersigned hereby appoints Sandra L. Caul,Jeffrey J. Barnes, James C. Fabiano, and Joseph LaFramboise as proxies, each with the power to appoint his/her substitute, and hereby authorizes them to represent and to vote as designated below, all the shares of Common Stock of lsabellaIsabella Bank Corporation that the undersigned is eligible to vote as of April 1, 2011March 28, 2012 at the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on May3,2011 1, 2012 or any adjournments thereof.

PROPOSAL 1--ELECTION—ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: Proposal to elect the following five (5)three (3) persons as directors. Please mark the appropriate box for each director-nominee.

         FOR                  
FORAGAINST  WITHHOLD AUTHORITY
Dennis P. AngnerRichard J. Barz ¨  ¨  ¨
Sandra L. Caul ¨  ¨  
Jeffrey J. Barnes
G. Charles Hubscher
David J. Maness¨
W. Joseph ManifoldMichael McGuire ¨  ¨  ¨
PROPOSAL 2--ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION: Proposal to adopt an advisory (non-binding) resolution regarding named executive officer compensation.
FORAGAINSTWITHHOLD AUTHORITY
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PROPOSAL 3:--FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION: Proposal to adopt an advisory (non- binding) resolution on the frequency of shareholder votes regarding named executive officer compensation.
ONETWOTHREE
YEARYEARSYEARSWITHHOLD AUTHORITY
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The Board of Directors Recommends a VoteFOR” Proposals 1 and 2, and for the 3-year frequency on Proposal 3.

This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder. IF NO DIRECTION IS MADE, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED “FOR” PROPOSALS 1 AND 2, AND FOR“FOR THE 3-YEAR FREQUENCY ONNOMINEES LISTED UNDER PROPOSAL 3.1”. The shares represented by this proxy will be voted in the discretion of the proxies on any other matters which may come before the meeting.

Please sign below as your name appears on the label.below. When shares are held by joint tenants, both should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If a corporation, please sign full corporate name by the President or other authorized officer. If a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person.

  

  
Dated:, 2011
Please mark, sign, date and returnDated:, 2012              Signature  

Please mark, sign, date, and return

Proxy card promptly using the enclosed envelope.

  

  
Envelope.
              Signature (if held jointly)  
ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION  401 N Main St, Mount Pleasant, Ml 48858    www.isabellabank.com