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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012
 
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _______________  to __________________

Commission File Number 000-26121

LCNB Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio
 
31-1626393
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

2 North Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio   45036
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(513) 932-1414
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company o

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

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer's common stock, without par value, as of May 7, 2012 was 6,711,928 shares.
 


 
 

 
 
LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2012
 
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Item 1A.  Risk Factors
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Item 6. Exhibits
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.  Financial Statements
LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)

    March 31,     December 31,  
    2012     2011  
    (Unaudited)        
ASSETS:
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 17,429       12,449  
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    7,849       7,086  
Total cash and cash equivalents
    25,278       19,535  
                 
Investment securities:
               
Available-for-sale, at fair value
    252,338       254,006  
Held-to-maturity, at cost
    10,451       10,734  
Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost
    949       940  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
    2,091       2,091  
Loans, net
    454,091       458,331  
Premises and equipment, net
    17,094       17,346  
Goodwill
    5,915       5,915  
Bank owned life insurance
    14,985       14,837  
Other assets
    8,713       7,835  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 791,905       791,570  
                 
LIABILITIES:
               
Deposits:
               
Noninterest-bearing
  $ 112,872       106,793  
Interest-bearing
    562,694       556,769  
Total deposits
    675,566       663,562  
Short-term borrowings
    10,590       21,596  
Long-term debt
    20,731       21,373  
Accrued interest and other liabilities
    6,505       7,079  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    713,392       713,610  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Preferred shares - no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares, none outstanding
    -       -  
Common shares - no par value, authorized 12,000,000 shares, issued 7,467,462 and 7,460,494 shares at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively
    26,851       26,753  
Retained earnings
    59,081       57,877  
Treasury shares at cost, 755,771 shares at  March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
    (11,698 )     (11,698 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
    4,279       5,028  
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    78,513       77,960  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 791,905       791,570  
 
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

     
Three Months Ended
 
     
March 31,
 
     
2012
     
2011
 
INTEREST INCOME:
               
Interest and fees on loans
 
$
6,208
     
6,518
 
Interest on investment securities:
               
Taxable
   
887
     
876
 
Non-taxable
   
606
     
707
 
Other investments
   
30
     
29
 
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME
   
7,731
     
8,130
 
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE:
               
Interest on deposits
   
1,165
     
1,584
 
Interest on short-term borrowings
   
3
     
10
 
Interest on long-term debt
   
154
     
178
 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
   
1,322
     
1,772
 
NET INTEREST INCOME
   
6,409
     
6,358
 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
   
215
     
664
 
                 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
   
6,194
     
5,694
 
                 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
               
Trust income
   
766
     
483
 
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts
   
878
     
901
 
Net gain on sales of securities
   
380
     
295
 
Bank owned life insurance income
   
148
     
146
 
Gains from sales of mortgage loans
   
107
     
33
 
Other operating income
   
57
     
57
 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
   
2,336
     
1,915
 
                 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
               
Salaries and employee benefits
   
2,982
     
3,052
 
Equipment expenses
   
262
     
217
 
Occupancy expense, net
   
407
     
455
 
State franchise tax
   
206
     
196
 
Marketing
   
111
     
115
 
FDIC premiums
   
111
     
280
 
Other non-interest expense
   
1,369
     
1,470
 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
   
5,448
     
5,785
 
                 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
   
3,082
     
1,824
 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
   
805
     
346
 
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
   
2,277
     
1,478
 
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX
   
-
     
824
 
NET INCOME
 
$
2,277
     
2,302
 
                 
Dividends declared per common share
 
$
0.16
     
0.16
 
                 
Basic and diluted earnings per common share:
               
Continuing operations
 
$
0.34
     
0.22
 
Discontinued operations
   
-
     
0.12
 
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
               
Basic
   
6,706,295
     
6,689,743
 
Diluted
   
6,773,451
     
6,741,767
 
 
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

     
Three Months Ended
 
     
March 31,
 
     
2012
     
2011
 
                 
Net Income
 
$
2,277
     
2,302
 
                 
Other comprehensive income:
               
                 
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $259 and $230 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)
   
(505)
     
(447)
 
                 
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities included in net income (net of taxes of $129 and $100 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)
   
(251)
     
(194)
 
                 
Change in nonqualified pension plan unrecognized net gain (loss) and unrecognized prior service cost (net of taxes of $5 and $2 for the three months ended March31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)
   
7
     
5
 
                 
Nonqualified pension plan curtailment (net of taxes of $80)
   
-
     
155
 
                 
Total comprehensive income
 
$
1,528
     
1,821
 
 
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

                           
Accumulated
       
   
Common
                     
Other
   
Total
 
   
Shares
   
Common
   
Retained
   
Treasury
   
Comprehensive
   
Shareholders'
 
   
Outstanding
   
Stock
   
Earnings
   
Shares
   
Income (Loss)
   
Equity
 
                                     
Balance December 31, 2010
    6,689,743     $ 26,515       54,045       (11,698 )     1,845       70,707  
Net income
                    2,302                       2,302  
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes
                                    (447 )     (447 )
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities included in net income, net of taxes
                                    (194 )     (194 )
Change in nonqualified pension plan unrecognized net gain, net of taxes
                                    8       8  
Reclassification adjustment for recognition of nonqualified pension plan net gain, net of taxes
                                    (3 )     (3 )
Nonqualified pension plan curtailment entry, net of taxes
                                    155       155  
Compensation expense relating to stock options
            10                               10  
Common stock dividends, $0.16 per share
                    (1,070 )                     (1,070 )
Balance March 31, 2011
    6,689,743       26,525       55,277       (11,698 )     1,364       71,468  
                                                 
Balance December 31, 2011
    6,704,723     $ 26,753       57,877       (11,698 )     5,028       77,960  
Net income
                    2,277                       2,277  
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax
                                    (505 )     (505 )
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities included in net income, net of taxes
                                    (251 )     (251 )
Change in nonqualified pension plan unrecognized net gain, net of taxes
                                    4       4  
Reclassification adjustment for recognition of nonqualified pension plan net gain, net of taxes
                                    3       3  
Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan
    6,968       89                               89  
Compensation expense relating to stock options
            9                               9  
Common stock dividends, $0.16 per share
                    (1,073 )                     (1,073 )
Balance March 31, 2012
    6,711,691       26,851       59,081       (11,698 )     4,279       78,513  
 
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income
  $ 2,277       2,302  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
               
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
    775       685  
Provision for loan losses
    215       664  
Curtailment charge for nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan
    -       191  
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
    (148 )     (146 )
Realized gain from sales of securities available-for-sale
    (380 )     (295 )
Realized gain from sale of insurance agency
    -       (1,503 )
Realized (gain) loss from sales and write-downs of other real estate owned and repossessed assets
     81       (16 )
Origination of mortgage loans for sale
    (5,866 )     (1,722 )
Realized gains from sales of mortgage loans
    (107 )     (33 )
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans
    5,914       1,737  
Compensation expense related to stock options
    9       10  
(Increase) decrease due to changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Accrued income receivable
    (578 )     (604 )
Other assets
    144       (6 )
Other liabilities
    (178 )     (261 )
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS
    (119 )     (1,299 )
NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    2,158       1,003  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale
    29,944       14,518  
Proceeds from maturities and calls of investment securities:
               
Available-for-sale
    5,514       8,520  
Held-to-maturity
    413       1,259  
Purchases of investment securities:
               
Available-for-sale
    (34,944 )     (9 )
Held-to-maturity
    (131 )     (615 )
Purchase of Federal Reserve Bank stock
    (8 )     -  
Net (increase) decrease in loans
    3,458       (9,102 )
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned and repossessed assets
    14       35  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (47 )     (718 )
Proceeds from sale of insurance agency, net of cash disposed
    -       1,523  
NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    4,213       15,411  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net increase in deposits
    12,004       16,552  
Net decrease in short-term borrowings
    (11,006 )     (10,289 )
Proceeds from long-term debt
    -       5,000  
Principal payments on long-term debt
    (642 )     (5,718 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    15       -  
Cash dividends paid on common stock
    (999 )     (1,070 )
NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    (628 )     4,475  
                 
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    5,743       20,889  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF  PERIOD
    19,535       10,999  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 25,278       31,888  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
CASH PAID DURING THE YEAR FOR:
               
Interest
  $ 1,361       1,831  
Income taxes
    -       620  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Transfer from loans to other real estate owned and repossessed assets
    543       225  

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
 
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
Substantially all of the assets, liabilities and operations of LCNB Corp. ("LCNB") are attributable to its wholly-owned subsidiary, LCNB National Bank (the "Bank").  The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of LCNB and the Bank.  LCNB completed the sale of its subsidiary, Dakin Insurance Agency, Inc. (“Dakin”) on March 23, 2011.  The financial results of Dakin are included as income from discontinued operations, net of tax, in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements through the date of sale.

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements, which have been reviewed by J.D. Cloud & Co. L.L.P., LCNB’s independent registered public accounting firm, in accordance with standards established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, as indicated by their report included herein and which does not express an opinion on those statements, have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods, as required by Regulation S-X, Rule 10-01.

Certain prior period data presented in the financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2012.  These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, accounting policies, and financial notes thereto included in LCNB's 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
 
Note 2 - Investment Securities
The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale investment securities at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

   
March 31, 2012
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Unrealized
Gains
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
U.S. Treasury notes
  $ 20,909       -       277       20,632  
U.S. Agency notes
    75,613       1,329       144       76,798  
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
    52,346       1,409       80       53,675  
Corporate securities
    6,307       58       -       6,365  
Municipal securities:
                               
Non-taxable
    65,802       3,355       54       69,103  
Taxable
    21,023       988       4       22,007  
Mutual funds
    2,111       20       -       2,131  
Trust preferred securities
    548       36       7       577  
Equity securities
    977       88       15       1,050  
    $ 245,636       7,283       581       252,338  

   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Unrealized
Gains
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
                         
U.S. Treasury notes
  $ 17,385       165       -       17,550  
U.S. Agency notes
    81,415       1,517       5       82,927  
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
    50,923       1,475       111       52,287  
Corporate securities
    6,334       47       16       6,365  
Municipal securities:
                               
Non-taxable
    65,896       3,827       20       69,703  
Taxable
    21,027       894       14       21,907  
Mutual fund
    2,103       22       -       2,125  
Trust preferred securities
    549       37       22       564  
Equity securities
    526       57       5       578  
    $ 246,158       8,041       193       254,006  

The fair value of held-to-maturity investment securities, consisting of taxable and non-taxable municipal securities, approximates amortized cost at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
 
Note 2 -  Investment Securities (continued)
Substantially all securities in unrealized loss positions at March 31, 2012 have been in a loss position less than twelve months.  Management has determined that the unrealized losses at March 31, 2012 are primarily due to fluctuations in market interest rates and do not reflect credit quality deterioration of the securities.   Because the Company does not have the intent to sell the investments and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be at maturity, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired.
 
Note 3 - Loans
Major classifications of loans at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):

   
March 31,
 
December 31,
     
2012
     
2011
 
                 
Commercial and industrial
 
$
30,675
     
30,990
 
Commercial, secured by real estate
   
218,638
     
219,188
 
Residential real estate
   
186,765
     
186,904
 
Consumer
   
13,273
     
14,562
 
Agricultural
   
2,357
     
2,835
 
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts
   
5,074
     
6,554
 
     
456,782
     
461,033
 
Deferred net origination costs
   
199
     
229
 
     
456,981
     
461,262
 
Less allowance for loan losses
   
2,890
     
2,931
 
Loans, net
 
$
454,091
     
458,331
 

 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
 
Note 3 – Loans (continued)
Non-accrual, past-due, and accruing restructured loans as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):

   
March 31,
 
December 31,
     
2012
     
2011
 
                 
Non-accrual loans:
               
Commercial and industrial
 
$
322
     
495
 
Commercial, secured by real estate
   
1,152
     
1,950
 
Residential real estate
   
1,665
     
1,223
 
Total non-accrual loans
   
3,139
     
3,668
 
Past-due 90 days or more and still accruing
   
35
     
39
 
Total non-accrual and past-due 90 days or more and still accruing
   
3,174
     
3,707
 
Accruing restructured loans
   
14,572
     
14,739
 
Total
 
$
17,746
     
18,446
 
                 
Percentage of total non-accrual and past-due 90 days or more and still accruing to total loans
   
0.69%
     
0.80%
 
                 
Percentage of total non-accrual, past-due 90 days or more and still accruing, and accruing restructured loans to total loans
   
3.88%
     
4.00%
 

Loans sold to and serviced for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and other investors are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The unpaid principal balances of those loans at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were $68,250,000 and $67,410,000, respectively.  Loans sold to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 totaled $5,866,000 and $1,722,000, respectively.
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 3 – Loans (continued)
The allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans for the three months ended March 31 are as follows (000’s):

   
Commercial
& Industrial
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Residential
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Agricultural
   
Other
   
Total
 
2012
                                         
Allowance for loan losses:
                                         
Balance, beginning of year
  $ 162       1,941       656       166       -       6       2,931  
Provision charged to expenses
    7       61       155       (6 )     -       (2 )     215  
Losses charged off
    -       (205 )     (117 )     (46 )     -       (20 )     (388 )
Recoveries
    -       70       7       38       -       17       132  
Balance, end of period
  $ 169       1,867       701       152       -       1       2,890  
                                                         
Ending balance:
                                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ -       263       150       -       -       -       413  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    169       1,604       551       152       -       1       2,477  
                                                         
Loans:
                                                       
Ending balance:
                                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 2,922       13,900       629       9       -       -       17,460  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    27,735       204,602       186,378       13,375       2,357       5,074       439,521  
Totals
  $ 30,657       218,502       187,007       13,384       2,357       5,074       456,981  
                                                         
2011
                                                       
Allowance for loan losses:
                                                       
Balance, beginning of year
  $ 305       1,625       459       246       -       6       2,641  
Provision charged to expenses
    284       200       141       34       -       5       664  
Losses charged off
    (251 )     -       (100 )     (91 )     -       (30 )     (472 )
Recoveries
    -       30       1       42       -       25       98  
Balance, end of period
  $ 338       1,855       501       231       -       6       2,931  
                                                         
Ending balance:
                                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 100       336       -       -       -       -       436  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    238       1,519       501       231       -       6       2,495  
                                                         
Loans:
                                                       
Ending balance:
                                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 833       12,022       533       -       -       -       13,388  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    34,533       197,837       187,613       18,420       2,260       9,402       450,065  
Totals
    35,366       209,859       188,146       18,420       2,260       9,402       463,453  
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 3 – Loans (continued)
The Company uses a risk-rating system to quantify loan quality.  A loan is assigned to a risk category based on relevant information about the ability of the borrower to service the debt including, but not limited to, current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends.  The categories used are:

 
·
Pass – loans categorized in this category are higher quality loans that do not fit any of the other categories described below.
 
 
·
Other Assets Especially Mentioned (OAEM) - loans in this category are currently protected but are potentially weak.  These loans constitute a risk but not to the point of justifying a classification of substandard.  The credit risk may be relatively minor yet constitute an undue risk in light of the circumstances surrounding a specific asset.
 
 
·
Substandard – loans in this category are inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Assets so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
 
 
·
Doubtful – loans classified in this category have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 3 – Loans (continued)
An analysis of the Company’s loan portfolio by credit quality indicators at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is as follows (000’s):

   
Pass
   
OAEM
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
March 31, 2012
                             
Commercial & industrial
  $ 25,777       1,676       3,204       -       30,657  
Commercial, secured by real estate
    207,101       2,115       9,248       38       218,502  
Residential real estate
    181,376       1,767       3,838       26       187,007  
Consumer
    13,336       -       48       -       13,384  
Agricultural
    952       -       1,405       -       2,357  
Other
    5,074       -       -       -       5,074  
Total
  $ 433,616       5,558       17,743       64       456,981  
                                         
December 31, 2011
                                       
Commercial & industrial
  $ 26,099       1,700       2,804       370       30,973  
Commercial, secured by real estate
    206,728       2,133       9,633       568       219,062  
Residential real estate
    182,409       1,681       2,682       376       187,148  
Consumer
    14,601       -       50       39       14,690  
Agricultural
    1,430       -       1,405       -       2,835  
Other
    6,554       -       -       -       6,554  
Total
  $ 437,821       5,514       16,574       1,353       461,262  

 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 3 – Loans (continued)
A loan portfolio aging analysis at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is as follows (000’s):

   
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater Than
90 Days
Past Due
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
Receivable
   
Total Loans
Greater Than
90 Days and
Accruing
 
                                           
March 31, 2012
                                         
Commercial & industrial
  $ 1       -       322       323       30,334       30,657       -  
Commercial, secured by real estate
    -       301       933       1,234       217,268       218,502       -  
Residential real estate
    813       1,029       1,489       3,331       183,676       187,007       35  
Consumer
    68       23       -       91       13,293       13,384       -  
Agricultural
    -       -       -       -       2,357       2,357       -  
Other
    35       -       -       35       5,039       5,074       -  
Total
  $ 917       1,353       2,744       5,014       451,967       456,981       35  
                                                         
December 31, 2011
                                                       
Commercial & industrial
  $ 2       -       495       497       30,476       30,973       -  
Commercial,
secured by real estate
    -       83       1,769       1,852       217,210       219,062       -  
Residential real estate
    1,132       22       1,202       2,356       184,792       187,148       -  
Consumer
    82       37       39       158       14,532       14,690       39  
Agricultural
    -       -       -       -       2,835       2,835       -  
Other
    59       -       -       59       6,495       6,554       -  
Total
  $ 1,275       142       3,505       4,922       456,340       461,262       39  
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
 
Note 3 – Loans (continued)
Impaired loans at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows (000’s):

   
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
March 31, 2012
                             
With no related allowance recorded:
                             
Commercial & industrial
  $ 2,922       3,252       -       2,958       33  
Commercial real estate
    12,085       12,597       -       12,268       111  
Residential real estate
    332       332       -       332       -  
Consumer
    8       8       -       8       -  
Total
  $ 15,347       16,189       -       15,566       144  
                                         
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial & industrial
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
  $ 1,815       1,835       263       2,311       21  
Residential real estate
    297       297       150       272       -  
Consumer
    1       1       -       1       -  
Total
  $ 2,113       2,133       413       2,584       21  
                                         
Total:
                                       
Commercial & industrial
  $ 2,922       3,252       -       2,958       33  
Commercial real estate
    13,900       14,432       263       14,579       132  
Residential real estate
    629       629       150       604       -  
Consumer
    9       9       -       9       -  
Total
  $ 17,460       18,322       413       18,150       165  
                                         
December 31, 2011
                                       
With no related allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial & industrial
  $ 2,881       3,211       -       3,015       139  
Commercial real estate
    12,373       12,587       -       12,686       529  
Residential real estate
    332       332       -       332       -  
Consumer
    8       8       -       5       1  
Total
  $ 15,594       16,138       -       16,038       669  
                                         
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial & industrial
  $ 177       177       -       330       14  
Commercial real estate
    2,120       3,136       257       2,514       67  
Residential real estate
    264       264       142       257       -  
Consumer
    2       2       -       1       -  
Total
  $ 2,563       3,579       399       3,102       81  
                                         
Total:
                                       
Commercial & industrial
  $ 3,058       3,388       -       3,345       153  
Commercial real estate
    14,493       15,723       257       15,200       596  
Residential real estate
    596       596       142       589       -  
Consumer
    10       10       -       6       1  
Total
  $ 18,157       19,717       399       19,140       750  

 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 3 – Loans (continued)
Loan modifications that were classified as troubled debt restructurings during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
Number
of Loans
   
Balance at
Modification
   
Number
of Loans
   
Balance at
Modification
 
                         
Commercial and industrial
    -     $ -       1     $ 204  
Commercial, secured by real estate
    -       -       2       625  
Residential real estate
    1       30       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       1       2  
      1     $ 30       4     $ 831  

Each restructured loan is separately negotiated with the borrower and includes terms and conditions that reflect the borrower’s ability to pay the debt as modified.  Modifications may include interest only payments for a period of time, temporary or permanent reduction of the loan’s interest rate, capitalization of delinquent interest, or extensions of the maturity date.

LCNB is not committed to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loan terms were modified in a troubled debt restructuring.

There were no troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted within twelve months of the restructuring date for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.
 
Note 4 – Other Real Estate Owned
Other real estate owned includes property acquired through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure and also includes property deemed to be in-substance foreclosed and are included in “other assets” in the consolidated balance sheets.  Changes in other real estate owned are as follows (000’s):

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Balance, beginning of year
  $ 1,619       2,088  
Additions
    543       -  
Reductions due to valuation write-downs
    (76 )     -  
Balance, end of period
  $ 2,086       2,088  

Other real estate owned at March 31, 2012 consisted of two commercial properties and one single-family residential home.  Other real estate owned at March 31, 2011 consisted of two commercial properties and one single-family residential home.  Additions for the 2012 period consisted of one commercial property.

 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 5 – Borrowings
Funds borrowed from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

   
Current
             
   
Interest
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
Rate
   
2012
   
2011
 
                   
Fixed Rate Advances, due at maturity:
                 
Advance due August 2012
    1.99 %   $ 6,000       6,000  
Advance due January 2015
    2.00 %     5,000       5,000  
Advance due March 2017
    5.25 %     5,000       5,000  
                         
Fixed Rate Advances, with monthly principal and interest payments:
                       
Advance due March 2014
    2.45 %     2,074       2,326  
Advance due March 2019
    2.82 %     2,657       3,047  
            $ 20,731       21,373  

All advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati are secured by a blanket pledge of LCNB’s 1-4 family first lien mortgage loans in the amount of approximately $146 million and $147 million at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.  Additionally, LCNB is required to hold minimum levels of FHLB stock, based on the outstanding borrowings.

Short-term borrowings at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

   
March 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Amount
   
Rate
   
Amount
   
Rate
 
FHLB short-term advance
  $ -       - %     12,000       0.04 %
Repurchase agreements
    10,590       0.10 %     9,596       0.10 %
    $ 10,590       0.10 %     21,596       0.07 %
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 6 – Income Taxes
A reconciliation between the statutory income tax and the Company's effective tax rate follows:

   
For the three months ended
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
             
Statutory tax rate
    34.0 %     34.0 %
Increase (decrease) resulting from -
               
Tax exempt interest
    (6.4 )%     (12.5 )%
Tax exempt income on bank owned life insurance
    (1.6 )%     (2.7 )%
Other, net
    0.1 %     0.2 %
Effective tax rate
    26.1 %     19.0 %
 
Note 7 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
LCNB is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit.  They involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheets.  Exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other parties to financial instruments for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contract amount of those instruments.

LCNB offers the Bounce Protection product, a customer deposit overdraft program, which is offered as a service and does not constitute a contract between the customer and LCNB.

 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 7 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (continued)
LCNB uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.  Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent off-balance-sheet credit risk at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):

   
March 31,
 
December 31,
     
2012
     
2011
 
         
Commitments to extend credit:
           
 
 
Commercial loans
 
$
3,953
     
3,227
 
Other loans:
               
Fixed rate
   
2,736
     
1,391
 
Adjustable rate
   
721
     
2,099
 
Unused lines of credit:
               
Fixed rate
   
4,052
     
3,883
 
Adjustable rate
   
53,069
     
55,274
 
Unused overdraft protection amounts on demand and NOW accounts
   
9,796
     
9,810
 
Standby letters of credit
   
5,575
     
5,575
 
   
$
79,902
     
81,259
 

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.  Unused lines of credit include amounts not drawn in line of credit loans.  Commitments to extend credit and unused lines of credit generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.  At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, outstanding guarantees of approximately $546,000 were issued to developers and contractors.  These guarantees generally are fully secured and have varying maturities.  In addition, LCNB has a participation in four letters of credit securing payment of principal and interest on a bond issue.  The participation amounts at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 totaled approximately $5.0 million.  The letters of credit have a final maturity date of July 15, 2014, as extended.

LCNB evaluates each customer's credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis.  The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary, is based on management's credit evaluation of the borrower.  Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable; inventory; property, plant and equipment; residential realty; and income-producing commercial properties.

Management believes that LCNB has sufficient liquidity to fund its lending and capital expenditure commitments.

 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 7 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (continued)
LCNB and its subsidiary are parties to various claims and proceedings arising in the normal course of business.  Management, after consultation with legal counsel, believes that the liabilities, if any, arising from such proceedings and claims will not be material to the consolidated financial position or results of operations.
 
Note 8 – Regulatory Capital
The Bank and LCNB are required by regulators to meet certain minimum levels of capital adequacy. These are expressed in the form of certain ratios. Capital is separated into Tier 1 capital (essentially shareholders' equity less goodwill and other intangibles) and Tier 2 capital (essentially the allowance for loan losses limited to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets). The first two ratios, which are based on the degree of credit risk in LCNB's assets, provide for weighting assets based on assigned risk factors and include off-balance sheet items such as loan commitments and stand-by letters of credit. The ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets must be at least 4.0% and the ratio of Total capital (Tier 1 capital plus Tier 2 capital) to risk-weighted assets must be at least 8.0%.  The capital leverage ratio supplements the risk-based capital guidelines. Banks are required to maintain a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to adjusted quarterly average total assets of 3.0%.

For various regulatory purposes, financial institutions are classified into categories based upon capital adequacy.  The highest "well-capitalized" category requires capital ratios of at least 10% for total risk-based, 6% for Tier 1 risk-based, and 5% for leverage.  As of the most recent notification from their regulators, the Bank and LCNB were categorized as "well-capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  Management believes that no conditions or events have occurred since the last notification that would change the Bank's or LCNB's category.
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 8 – Regulatory Capital (continued)
A summary of the regulatory capital and capital ratios of LCNB follows (dollars in thousands):

   
At
 
At
   
March 31,
 
December 31,
     
2012
     
2011
 
     
Regulatory Capital:
               
Shareholders' equity
 
$
78,513
     
77,960
 
Goodwill and other intangibles
   
(6,057)
     
(6,071)
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
(4,279)
     
(5,028)
 
Tier 1 risk-based capital
   
68,177
     
66,861
 
                 
Eligible allowance for loan losses
   
2,890
     
2,931
 
Total risk-based capital
 
$
71,067
     
69,792
 
                 
Capital ratios:
               
Total risk-based (8% required)
   
14.93%
     
14.54%
 
Tier 1 risk-based (4% required)
   
14.33%
     
13.93%
 
Leverage (3% required)
   
8.72%
     
8.51%
 
 
Note 9 – Employee Benefits
LCNB participates in a noncontributory defined benefit retirement multi-employer plan that covers substantially all regular full-time employees hired before January 1, 2009.

Employees of LCNB also participate in a defined contribution retirement plan.  Employees hired on or after January 1, 2009 receive a 50% employer match on their contributions into the 401(k) plan, up to a maximum LCNB contribution of 3% of each individual employee’s annual compensation.  Employees hired before January 1, 2009 who received a benefit reduction under certain amendments to the defined benefit retirement plan receive an automatic contribution of 5% or 7% of annual compensation, depending on the sum of an employee’s age and vesting service, into the 401(k) plan, regardless of the contributions made by the employees.  This contribution is made annually and these employees do not receive any employer matches to their 401(k) contributions.
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 9 – Employee Benefits (continued)
Funding and administrative costs of the qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan and 401(k) plan charged to pension and other employee benefits in the consolidated statements of income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
             
Qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan
  $ 142       124  
                 
401(k) plan
    36       75  

Certain highly compensated employees participate in a nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan.  The nonqualified plan ensures that participants receive the full amount of benefits to which they would have been entitled under the noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan in the absence of limits on benefit levels imposed by certain sections of the Internal Revenue Code.

The components of net periodic pension cost of the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Service cost
  $ 22       44  
Interest cost
    11       9  
Amortization of unrecognized net (gain)/loss
    5       (4 )
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost
    7       11  
Net periodic pension cost
  $ 45       60  

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of deferred federal income taxes, at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 for the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan consists of (in thousands):

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net actuarial loss
  $ 151       156  
Past service cost
    66       74  
    $ 217       230  

 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 10 - Stock Based Compensation
LCNB established an Ownership Incentive Plan (the "Plan") during 2002 that allows for stock-based awards to eligible employees, as determined by the Board of Directors.  The awards may be in the form of stock options, share awards, and/or appreciation rights.  The Plan provides for the issuance of up to 200,000 shares.

Options granted to date vest ratably over a five year period and expire ten years after the date of grant. Stock options outstanding at March 31, 2012 are as follows:

     
Outstanding Stock Options
   
Exercisable Stock Options
 
 
 
Exercise
Price Range
   
 
 
 
Number
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
   
 
 
 
Number
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
 
                                       
$ 9.00 - $10.99       29,110     $ 9.00       6.0       18,964     $ 9.00       5.6  
$ 11.00 - $12.99       74,290       12.03       7.4       29,159       12.01       5.3  
$ 13.00 - $14.99       11,056       13.09       0.8       11,056       13.09       0.8  
$ 17.00 - $18.99       24,158       18.16       2.9       24,158       18.16       2.9  
          138,614       12.55       5.8       83,337       13.25       4.1  

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the periods indicated:

   
2012
   
2011
 
   
 
 
Options
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   
 
 
Options
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Outstanding, January 1
    124,123     $ 12.54       99,040     $ 12.71  
Granted
    14,491       12.60       25,083       11.85  
Exercised
    -       -       -       -  
Outstanding, March 31
    138,614       12.55       124,123       12.54  
Exercisable, March 31
    83,337       13.25       57,746       14.06  

The aggregate intrinsic value (the amount by which the current market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option) for options outstanding at March 31, 2012 that were “in the money” (market price greater than exercise price) was $216,000.  The aggregate intrinsic value at that date for only the options that were exercisable was $119,000.  The aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding at March 31, 2011 that were in the money was $83,000 and the aggregate intrinsic value at that date for only the options that were exercisable was $32,000.  The intrinsic value changes based on changes in the market value of the Company’s stock.

 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 10 - Stock Based Compensation (continued)
The fair value of options granted is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.  The following table shows the estimated weighted-average fair value of options granted and the assumptions used in calculating that value for the years indicated:

   
2012
   
2011
 
Estimated weighted-average fair value of options granted
  $  2.80     $  2.09  
Risk-free interest rate
    0.84 %     2.84 %
Average dividend
  $ 0.64     $ 0.64  
Volatility factor of the expected market price of the Company's common stock
    39.56 %     27.37 %
Average life in years
    6.5       6.5  

Total expense related to options included in salaries and wages in the consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was $9,000 and $10,000, respectively.

 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 11 - Earnings Per Common Share
Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per common share is adjusted for the dilutive effects of stock options, warrant, and restricted stock.  The diluted average number of common shares outstanding has been increased for the assumed exercise of stock options, warrant, and restricted stock with proceeds used to purchase treasury shares at the average market price for the period.  The computations are as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data):

   
For the Three Months
 
   
Ended March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
             
Net income from continuing operations
  $ 2,277       1,478  
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes
    -       824  
Net income
  $ 2,277       2,302  
                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic earnings per common share
     6,706,295        6,689,743  
                 
Add dilutive effect of:
               
Stock options
    7,103       3,880  
Stock warrants
    60,053       48,144  
      67,156       52,024  
                 
Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share
     6,773,451        6,741,767  
                 
Basic earnings per common share:
               
Continuing operations
  $ 0.34       0.22  
Discontinued operations
    -       0.12  
                 
Diluted earnings per common share
               
Continuing operations
    0.34       0.22  
Discontinued operations
    -       0.12  

 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
 
Note 12 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments
LCNB measures certain assets at fair value using various valuation techniques and assumptions, depending on the nature of the asset.  Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

The inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value are assigned to one of three broad levels:

 
·
Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the reporting date.

 
·
Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly.  Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets in active markets,  quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices (such as interest rates or yield curves) that are observable for the asset or liability, and inputs that are derived from or corroborated by observable market data.

 
·
Level 3 - inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability.

The majority of LCNB’s investment securities are classified as available-for-sale. The securities are reported at fair value on a recurring basis with unrealized holding gains and losses reported net of income taxes in accumulated other comprehensive income.

LCNB utilizes a pricing service for determining the fair values of most of its investment securities.  Fair value for U.S. Treasury Notes and corporate securities are determined based on market quotations (level 1).  Fair value for most of the other investment securities is calculated using the discounted cash flow method for each security.  The discount rates for these cash flows are estimated by the pricing service using rates observed in the market (level 2).  Cash flow streams are dependent on estimated prepayment speeds and the overall structure of the securities given existing market conditions.  In addition, the Company has invested in two mutual funds that invest in debt securities or loans that qualify for credit under the Community Reinvestment Act.  The investment in one of the mutual funds is considered to have level 2 inputs because, among other factors, the fund invests primarily in U.S. Government and Agency Obligations, which are considered to be level 2 investments.  The investment in the other mutual fund is considered to have level 3 inputs because its shares are not traded in an active market, it does not publish a daily net asset value, and it is primarily a loan fund.  Additionally, LCNB owns trust preferred securities in various financial institutions and equity securities in non-financial companies.  Market quotations (level 1) are used to determine fair value for these investments.
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 12 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
Assets that may be recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include impaired loans, other real estate owned, and other repossessed assets.  A loan is considered impaired when management believes it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Impaired loans are carried at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, if this value is less than the loan balance.  When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or current appraised value, the inputs are considered to be level 2.  When an appraised value is not available and there is not an observable market price, the inputs are considered to be level 3.

Other real estate owned is adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loan to foreclosed assets, usually based on an appraisal of the property.  Subsequently, foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value.  The inputs for a valuation based on current appraised value are considered to be level 2.

 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 12 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
The following table summarizes the valuation of LCNB’s assets recorded at fair value by input levels as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands):

     
Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
       
   
Fair Value
Measurements
   
Quoted
Prices
in Active
 Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   
 
 
 
Total
Gains
(Losses)
 
March 31, 2012
                             
Recurring fair value measurements:
                             
Investment securities available-for-sale:
                             
U.S. Treasury notes
  $ 20,632       20,632       -       -        
U.S. Agency notes
    76,798       -       76,798       -        
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
    53,675       -       53,675       -        
Corporate securities
    6,365       6,365       -       -        
Municipal securities:
                                     
Non-taxable
    69,103       -       69,103       -        
Taxable
    22,007       -       22,007       -        
Mutual funds
    2,131       -       1,131       1,000        
Trust preferred securities
    577       577       -       -        
Equity securities
    1,050       1,050       -       -        
Total recurring fair value measurements
  $ 252,338       28,624       222,714       1,000        
                                       
Nonrecurring fair value measurements:
                                     
Impaired loans
  $ 1,700       -       709       991       -  
Other real estate owned (a)
    2,086       -       1,543       543       (76 )
Repossessed assets (b)
    5       -       -       5       (5 )
Total nonrecurring fair value measurements
  $ 3,791       -       2,252       1,539       (81 )
                                         
December 31, 2011
                                       
Recurring fair value measurement:
                                       
Investment securities available-for-sale:
                                       
U.S. Treasury notes
  $ 17,550       17,550       -       -          
U.S. Agency notes
    82,927       -       82,927       -          
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
    52,287       -       52,287       -          
Corporate securities
    6,365       4,152       2,213       -          
Municipal securities:
                                       
Non-taxable
    69,703       -       69,703       -          
Taxable
    21,907       -       21,907       -          
Mutual funds
    2,125       -       1,125       1,000          
Trust preferred securities
    564       564       -       -          
Equity securities
    578       578       -       -          
Total recurring fair value measurements
  $ 254,006       22,844       230,162       1,000          
                                         
Nonrecurring fair value measurements:
                                       
Impaired loans
  $ 2,563       -       1,300       1,263          
Other real estate owned
    1,619       -       1,619       -          
Repossessed assets
    23       -       -       23          
Total nonrecurring fair value measurements
  $ 4,205       -       2,919       1,286          

(a)
Two other real estate owned properties with a total carrying amount of $1,619,000 were written down to their combined fair value of $1,543,000, resulting in an impairment charge of $76,000, which was included in other non-interest expense for the period.
(b)
A repossessed asset with a carrying value of $8,000 was sold for $3,000, resulting in a loss of $5,000, which was included in other non-interest expense for the period.

 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 12 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
The following table is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of recurring fair value measurements that use significant unobservable inputs (level 3) for the three months ended March 31, 2011 (in thousands):

   
Other
Debt
Securities
 
       
Beginning balance
  $ 1,053  
Purchases
       
Dividends reinvested
    9  
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income
    (4 )
Ending balance
  $ 1,058  

Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):

   
March 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
                         
FINANCIAL ASSETS:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 25,278       25,278       19,535       19,535  
Investment securities:
                               
Available-for-sale
    252,338       252,338       254,006       254,006  
Held-to-maturity
    10,451       10,451       10,734       10,734  
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    949       949       940       940  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    2,091       2,091       2,091       2,091  
Loans, net
    454,091       464,341       458,331       470,846  
                                 
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:
                               
Deposits
    675,566       680,898       663,562       669,383  
Short-term borrowings
    10,590       10,590       21,596       21,596  
Long-term debt
    20,731       21,842       21,373       22,570  

The fair value of off-balance-sheet financial instruments at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was not material.

Fair values of financial instruments are based on various assumptions, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows.  Therefore, the fair values presented may not represent amounts that could be realized in actual transactions.  In addition, because the required disclosures exclude certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments, any aggregation of the fair value amounts presented would not represent the underlying value of LCNB.  The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of certain financial instruments:

 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 12 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
Cash and cash equivalents
The carrying amounts presented are deemed to approximate fair value.

Investment securities
Fair values for securities, excluding Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock, are based on quoted market prices, if available.  If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities and/or discounted cash flow analyses or other methods.  The carrying value of Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock approximates fair value based on the respective redemptive provisions.

Loans
Fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities, incorporating assumptions of current and projected prepayment speeds.  These current rates approximate market rates.

Deposits
The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.  The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities, which approximates market rates.

Borrowings
The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased, repurchase agreements, and U.S. Treasury demand note borrowings are deemed to approximate fair value of short-term borrowings.  For long-term debt, fair values are estimated based on the discounted value of expected net cash flows using current interest rates.

 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
 
Note 12 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
The following table summarizes the categorization by input level as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 of LCNB’s financial assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value but for which fair value is disclosed (in thousands):

     
Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
 
   
Fair Value
Measurements
   
Quoted
Prices
in Active
 Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
March 31, 2012
                       
Assets:
                       
Loans, net
  $ 462,641       -       462,641       -  
Investment securities, non-taxable, held-to-maturity
     10,451        -        -        10,451  
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    949       949       -       -  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    2,091       2,091       -       -  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
Deposits
    680,898       -       680,898       -  
Long-term debt
    21,842       -       21,842       -  
                                 
December 31, 2011
                               
Assets:
                               
Loans, net
  $ 468,283       -       468,283       -  
Investment securities, non-taxable, held-to-maturity
     10,734        -        -        10,734  
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    940       940       -       -  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    2,091       2,091       -       -  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
Deposits
    669,383       -       669,383       -  
Long-term debt
    22,570       -       22,570       -  

 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
Note 13 – Discontinued Operations
LCNB sold its insurance agency subsidiary on March 23, 2011 and therefore its financial results are reported in the consolidated statements of income as income from discontinued operations, net of taxes.  Income from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 include the gain recognized from the sale less certain related closing costs, taxes, and a curtailment expense recognized in LCNB’s nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan due to the sale.  The following table summarizes income from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 (in thousands):

Dakin Insurance Agency financial results:
     
Revenue
  $ 381  
Non-interest expenses
    303  
Income from operations before income taxes
    78  
Gain from sale of insurance agency
    1,503  
Closing costs related to sale
    (47 )
Curtailment expense on nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan
    (191 )
Provision for income taxes
    (519 )
Total income from discontinued operations, net of taxes
    824  

 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
LCNB Corp.
Lebanon, Ohio
 
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of LCNB Corp. and subsidiaries (“LCNB”) as of March 31, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.  These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters.  It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole.  Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of LCNB as of December 31, 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated February 27, 2012, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2011, is fairly stated in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
 
  /s/ J.D. Cloud & Co. L.L.P.
   
Cincinnati, Ohio  
May 7, 2012  
 
 
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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward Looking Statements
Certain matters disclosed herein may be deemed to be forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  Forward looking statements are statements that include projections, predictions, expectations or beliefs about future events or results or otherwise are not statements of historical fact. Such statements are often characterized by the use of qualifying words and their derivatives such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “plans,” “projects,” or other statements concerning opinions or judgments of LCNB and its management about future events.   Factors that could influence the accuracy of such forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, regulatory policy changes, interest rate fluctuations, loan demand, loan delinquencies and losses, general economic conditions and other risks.  Such forward-looking statements represent management's judgment as of the current date. Actual strategies and results in future time periods may differ materially from those currently expected. LCNB disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update such forward-looking statements.  LCNB intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Results of Operations
Net income for the first quarter 2012 was $2,277,000 (total basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.34), which compares to net income from continuing operations of $1,478,000 (total basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.22) for the first quarter 2011.  Income increased due to increases in net interest income and non-interest income and decreases in the provision for loan losses and non-interest expense.  Net income in 2011 included income from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $824,000.  Income from discontinued operations for the 2011 period included gain recognized on the sale of LCNB’s insurance agency subsidiary, Dakin Insurance Agency, Inc., less certain related closing costs, taxes, and a curtailment expense recognized in LCNB’s nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan due to the sale.
 
Net loan charge-offs for the first quarter 2012 and 2011 totaled $256,000 and $374,000, respectively.  Non-accrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest totaled $3,174,000 or 0.69% of total loans at March 31, 2012, compared to $3,707,000 or 0.80% of total loans at December 31, 2011.  The decrease was primarily due to the transfer of a commercial real estate loan classified as non-accrual at December 31, 2011 to other real estate owned during the first quarter 2012.  Consequently, other real estate owned (which includes property acquired through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure and also includes property deemed to be in-substance foreclosed) and other repossessed assets increased from $1,642,000 at December 31, 2011 to $2,091,000 at March 31, 2012.

Net interest income for the first quarter 2012 was $51,000 greater than results for the first quarter 2011 primarily due to an increase in average interest earning assets, partially offset by a decrease in the net interest margin.

Non-interest income for the first quarter 2012 was $421,000 greater than the comparable period in 2011 primarily due to increases in trust income and gains recognized on the sale of investment securities and mortgage loans.

Non-interest expense for the first quarter 2012 was $337,000 less than the comparable period in 2011 primarily due to decreases in FDIC insurance premiums and in other expenses.  The decrease in other expenses in 2012 reflects the absences of a loss on a standby letter of credit and certain environmental remediation costs recognized during the first quarter 2011.
 
 
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Net Interest Income
LCNB's primary source of earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between earnings from loans and other investments and interest paid on deposits and other liabilities.  The following table presents, for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, average balances for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the income or expense related to each item, and the resultant average yields earned or rates paid.

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
 
   
Outstanding
   
Earned/
   
Yield/
   
Outstanding
   
Earned/
   
Yield/
 
   
Balance
   
Paid
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Paid
   
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                     
Loans (1)
  $ 461,079       6,208       5.42 %   $ 457,385       6,518       5.78 %
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    15,202       6       0.16 %     10,730       5       0.19 %
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    941       -       - %     939       -       - %
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    2,091       24       4.62 %     2,091       24       4.65 %
Investment securities:
                                               
Taxable
    174,323       887       2.05 %     150,346       876       2.36 %
Non-taxable (2)
    79,742       918       4.63 %     82,810       1,071       5.25 %
Total interest-earning assets
    733,378       8,043       4.41 %     704,301       8,494       4.89 %
Non-earning assets
    65,168                       65,988                  
Allowance for loan losses
    (2,816 )                     (2,613 )                
Total assets
  $ 795,730                     $ 767,676                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing deposits
  $ 570,980       1,165       0.82 %     556,186       1,584       1.16 %
Short-term borrowings
    10,917       3       0.11 %     12,836       10       0.32 %
Long-term debt
    21,044       154       2.94 %     25,485       178       2.83 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    602,941       1,322       0.88 %     594,507       1,772       1.21 %
Demand deposits
    106,985                       96,866                  
Other liabilities
    6,541                       5,333                  
Capital
    79,263                       70,970                  
Total liabilities and capital
  $ 795,730                     $ 767,676                  
                                                 
Net interest rate spread (3)
                    3.53 %                     3.68 %
                                                 
Net interest income and net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis (4)
            6,721       3.69 %             6,722       3.87 %
                                                 
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
    121.63 %                     118.47 %                

(1)
Includes nonaccrual loans if any.
(2)
Income from tax-exempt securities is included in interest income on a tax-equivalent basis.  Interest income has been divided by a factor comprised of the complement of the incremental tax rate of 34%.
(3)
The net interest rate spread is the difference between the average rate on total interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
(4)
The net interest margin is the tax-equivalent net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

 
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

The following table presents the changes in tax-equivalent interest income and expense for each major category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the amount of change attributable to volume and rate changes for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011.  Changes not solely attributable to rate or volume have been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of absolute dollar amounts of the changes in each.

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2012 vs. 2011
 
   
Increase (decrease) due to:
 
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Interest-earning Assets:
                 
Loans
  $ 52       (362 )     (310 )
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    2       (1 )     1  
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    -       -       -  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    -       -       -  
Investment securities:
                       
Taxable
    130       (119 )     11  
Nontaxable
    (39 )     (114 )     (153 )
Total interest income
    145       (596 )     (451 )
                         
Interest-bearing Liabilities:
                       
Deposits
    41       (460 )     (419 )
Short-term borrowings
    (1 )     (6 )     (7 )
Long-term debt
    (32 )     8       (24 )
Total interest expense
    8       (458 )     (450 )
Net interest income
  $ 137       (138 )     (1 )

Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis for the three months ended March 31, 2012 totaled $6,721,000, a decrease of $1,000 from the comparable period in 2011.  Total tax-equivalent interest income decreased $451,000, offset by a $450,000 decrease in total interest expense.

The decrease in total interest income was primarily due to a 48 basis point (a basis point equals 0.01%) decrease in the average rate earned on earning assets, partially offset by a $29.1 million increase in average total earning assets.  The increase in average interest earning assets was primarily due to a $20.9 million increase in average investment securities, a $4.5 increase in average interest-bearing demand deposits, and a $3.7 million increase in average loans.  The decrease in the average rate earned reflects a general decrease in market rates.

The decrease in total interest expense was primarily due to a 33 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, slightly offset by an $8.4 million increase in average interest-bearing liabilities.  The increase in average interest-bearing liabilities was primarily due to a $14.8 million increase in average interest-bearing deposits, partially offset by a combined $6.4 million decrease in average short-term borrowings and long-term debt.  The decrease in the average rate paid also reflects a general decrease in market rates.
 
 
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses
The total provision for loan losses is determined based upon management's evaluation as to the amount needed to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level considered appropriate in relation to the risk of losses inherent in the portfolio.  In addition to historic charge-off percentages, factors taken into consideration to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses include the nature, volume, and consistency of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, a review of specific problem loans, and current economic conditions that may affect borrowers’ ability to pay.  The provision for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was $215,000 and $664,000, respectively.  The decrease in the provision reflects a decrease in net charge-offs coupled with relatively stable regional market conditions.
 
Non-Interest Income
Total non-interest income for the first quarter 2012 was $421,000 greater than for the first quarter 2011 primarily due to a $283,000 increase in trust income, an $85,000 increase in gains from sales of securities, and a $74,000 increase in gains from sales of mortgage loans.  Trust income increased primarily due to estate fees recognized during the first quarter 2012.  The increase in gains from sales of securities and mortgage loans reflects a higher volume of sales.
 
Non-Interest Expense
Non-interest expense for the first quarter 2012 was $337,000 less than for the first quarter 2011 due primarily to a $169,000 decrease in FDIC insurance premiums and a $101,000 decrease in other non-interest expense.  FDIC insurance premiums decreased primarily due to the implementation of a new assessment base that uses total assets and tier one capital as opposed to deposits.  The decrease in other expenses reflects the absence during the 2012 period of a $75,000 loss recognized during the first quarter 2011 on a standby letter of credit and $52,000 in environmental remediation costs recognized during the first quarter 2011 for the lot on which the new Lebanon drive-up facility was constructed.
 
Income Taxes
LCNB’s effective tax rates for continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 were 26.1% and 19.0%, respectively.  The difference between the statutory rate of 34.0% and the effective tax rate is primarily due to tax-exempt interest income from municipal securities and tax-exempt income from bank owned life insurance.

 
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Liquidity
LCNB depends on dividends from its subsidiary for the majority of its liquid assets, including the cash needed to pay dividends to its shareholders.  National banking law limits the amount of dividends the Bank may pay to the sum of retained net income, as defined, for the current year plus retained net income for the previous two years.  Prior approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Bank’s primary regulator, is necessary for the Bank to pay dividends in excess of this amount.  In addition, dividend payments may not reduce capital levels below minimum regulatory guidelines.  Management believes the Bank will be able to pay anticipated dividends to LCNB without needing to request approval.

Liquidity is the ability to have funds available at all times to meet the commitments of LCNB.  Asset liquidity is provided by cash and assets which are readily marketable or pledgeable or which will mature in the near future. Liquid assets include cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing deposits in other banks, and securities available for sale.  At March 31, 2012, LCNB’s liquid assets amounted to $277.6 million or 35.1% of total assets, a slight increase from $273.5 million or 34.6% of total assets at December 31, 2011.

Liquidity is also provided by access to core funding sources, primarily core deposits in the bank’s market area.  Approximately 79.7% of total deposits at March 31, 2012 were core deposits, compared to 79.9% of deposits at December 31, 2011.  Core deposits, for this purpose, are defined as total deposits less public funds and certificates of deposit equal to or greater than $100,000.
 
Secondary sources of liquidity include LCNB’s ability to sell loan participations, borrow funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank, purchase federal funds, issue repurchase agreements, or use a line of credit established with another bank.

Management closely monitors the level of liquid assets available to meet ongoing funding needs.  It is management’s intent to maintain adequate liquidity so that sufficient funds are readily available at a reasonable cost.  LCNB experienced no liquidity or operational problems as a result of the current liquidity levels.
 
 
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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks

Market risk for LCNB is primarily interest rate risk.  LCNB attempts to mitigate this risk through asset/liability management strategies designed to decrease the vulnerability of its earnings to material and prolonged changes in interest rates.  LCNB does not use derivatives such as interest rate swaps, caps, or floors to hedge this risk.  LCNB has not entered into any market risk instruments for trading purposes.

The Bank's Asset and Liability Management Committee ("ALCO") primarily uses a combination of Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis (“IRSA”) and Economic Value of Equity (“EVE”) analysis for measuring and managing interest rate risk.  IRSA is used to estimate the effect on net interest income during a one-year period of instantaneous and sustained movements in interest rates, also called interest rate shocks, of 100, 200, and 300 basis points.  Management considers the results of the down 200 and 300 basis points scenarios to not be meaningful in the current interest rate environment.  The base projection uses a current interest rate scenario.  As shown below, the March 31, 2012 IRSA indicates that an increase in interest rates would have a positive effect on net interest income (“NII”), and a decrease in rates would have a negative effect on NII. The changes in NII for all rate assumptions are within LCNB’s acceptable ranges.

Rate Shock Scenario in Basis Points
 
Amount
   
$ Change in
NII
   
% Change in
NII
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Up 300
  $ 27,104       1,278       4.95 %
Up 200
    26,632       806       3.12 %
Up 100
    26,176       350       1.36 %
Base
    25,826       -       - %
Down 100
    25,559       (267 )     (1.03 )%

IRSA shows the effect on NII during a one-year period only.  A more long-range model is the EVE analysis, which shows the estimated present value of future cash inflows from interest-earning assets less the present value of future cash outflows for interest-bearing liabilities for the same rate shocks.  As shown below, the March 31, 2012 EVE analysis indicates that an increase in interest rates would have a negative effect on the EVE and a decrease in rates would have a positive effect on the EVE.  The change in EVE for the up 300 basis points scenario is slightly outside LCNB ‘s policy range of a 25% change, but management has determined the change is acceptable in the current economic environment.

Rate Shock Scenario in Basis Points
 
Amount
   
$ Change in
EVE
   
% Change in
EVE
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Up 300
  $ 61,645       (23,008 )     (27.18 )%
Up 200
    68,558       (16,095 )     (19.01 )%
Up 100
    76,334       (8,319 )     (9.83 )%
Base
    84,653       -       - %
Down 100
    93,748       9,095       10.74 %

 
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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks (continued)

The IRSA and EVE simulations discussed above are not projections of future income or equity and should not be relied on as being indicative of future operating results.  Assumptions used, including the nature and timing of interest rate levels, yield curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities, deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, and reinvestment or replacement of asset and liability cash flows, are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the models cannot precisely measure future net interest income or equity.  Furthermore, the models do not reflect actions that borrowers, depositors, and management may take in response to changing economic conditions and interest rate levels.
 
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

a)  Disclosure controls and procedures. The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of LCNB's disclosure controls and procedures that ensure that information relating to LCNB required to be disclosed by LCNB in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to LCNB’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, in order to allow timely decisions to be made regarding required disclosures.  Based upon this evaluation, these officers have concluded, that as of March 31, 2012, LCNB's disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

b)  Changes in internal control over financial reporting.  During the period covered by this report, there were no changes in LCNB's internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, LCNB's internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Not Applicable

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

No material changes

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

During the period of this report, LCNB did not sell any of its securities that were not registered under the Securities Act.

During the period covered by this report, LCNB did not purchase any shares of its equity securities.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not Applicable

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable

Item 5. Other Information

Not Applicable
 
 
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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.
Exhibit Description
 
3.1
 
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of LCNB Corp., as amended – incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010, Exhibit 3.1.
       
 
3.2
 
Code of Regulations of LCNB Corp. – incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005, Exhibit 3(ii).
       
   
Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
       
   
Certification of Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
       
   
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
       
 
101
 
The following financial information from LCNB Corp.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 is formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language:  (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
LCNB Corp.
   
May 7, 2012
/s/ Stephen P. Wilson  
 
Stephen P. Wilson, CEO &
 
Chairman of the Board of Directors
 
May 7, 2012
 
 
/s/ Robert C. Haines, II  
 
Robert C. Haines, II, Executive Vice President
 
and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
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