Cascade Financial Reports Strong Third Quarter Operating Results, Credit Quality Improves, Remains Well Capitalized


EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 21, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cascade Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:CASB), parent company of Cascade Bank, today reported third quarter earnings of $0.38 per diluted share and year to date earnings of $0.90 prior to an Other Than Temporary Impairment (OTTI) charge on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac preferred shares. Excluding the OTTI charge, third quarter net income was $4.7 million and year to date net income was $10.9 million. Following an after-tax charge of $11.3 million for OTTI on its investments in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac preferred shares after the U.S. Government placed these companies into conservatorship, Cascade reported a loss of $6.6 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2008, compared to earnings of $3.8 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, in the third quarter a year ago. For the first nine months of 2008 with the OTTI charge, Cascade reported a loss of $372,000, or $0.03 per diluted share on a fully-reported GAAP basis, compared to earnings of $11.5 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2007.

On September 9, 2008, Cascade reported that as of June 30, 2008 it owned preferred shares issued by Fannie Mae ($10.2 million book value) and Freddie Mac ($8.4 million book value) with a combined adjusted book value of approximately $18.6 million. As of September 30, 2008, the fair market value of these securities was $1.3 million. With an amortized cost basis for the securities of $18.6 million, Cascade recorded a pre-tax OTTI charge of $17.3 million, resulting in a net charge of $11.3 million to third quarter 2008 earnings.



 Operating                                9 Months 9 Months  
  Results           Qtr. Ended              Ended    Ended
 ($000's)        9/30/08  9/30/07  Change  9/30/08  9/30/07   Change
 Total income    $13,910  $12,402      12% $36,911  $37,055        0%
 Total expense     7,162    6,724       7%  21,347   19,695        8%
 Net income                                                     
  before taxes     6,748    5,678      19%  15,564   17,360      -10%
 Income tax                                                     
  expense          2,097    1,892      11%   4,666    5,826      -20%
 Net income                                                     
  before OTTI      4,651    3,786      23%  10,898   11,534       -6%
 OTTI net of tax                                                
  adjustment      11,270       --      NM   11,270       --       NM
                  ------   ------           ------   ------        
 Net (loss) 
  income after 
  OTTI           $(6,619) $ 3,786          $  (372) $11,534         

"Although our quarterly and year-to-date results were hampered by the OTTI charge from our Fannie and Freddie securities, our operating results during the third quarter were strong," stated Carol K. Nelson, President and CEO. "Net interest income increased 19% from the third quarter a year ago and 12% from the second quarter of 2008 while non-interest income grew 20% over the third quarter a year ago as checking fees were 32% higher than the same quarter last year. Additionally, loan and deposit totals again hit record levels.

"Another positive development in the third quarter was the improvement in our credit metrics," said Nelson. "Our non-performing loans total was cut in half, our allowance for loan losses (ALLL) grew by nine basis points, our net charge-offs were modest and the coverage of our ALLL to non-performing loans improved. We continue to build our allowance for loan losses, adding $1.3 million during the third quarter, bringing the year to date provision to $4.8 million. This compares to $350,000 in the third quarter of 2007 and $850,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007."

3Q08 Financial Highlights: (compared to 3Q07)



 * Net interest income increased 19%.
 * Non-interest income increased 20%
 * Total loans increased 13% to $1.21 billion.
 * Total deposits grew 9% to $993 million, while personal checking
   account balances grew 57%.
 * Strong growth in new checking accounts resulted in 32% growth in
   checking fees.
 * Total assets increased 12% to $1.55 billion.

3Q08 Credit Quality Improvements: (compared to 2Q08)



 * Nonperforming loans (NPLs) declined by 51% to $15.7 million.
 * NPLs were 1.29% of total loans, compared to $32.0 million or 2.68%
   of total loans three months earlier.
 * Nonperforming assets were 1.10% of total assets compared to 2.07% at
   June 30, 2008.
 * Net charge-offs were $43,000 for the quarter.

Loan Portfolio

Compared to a year ago, total loans increased 13% to $1.21 billion at September 30, 2008, from $1.08 billion at September 30, 2007. Total loans outstanding increased $18.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 from June 30, 2008, or 8% on an annualized basis. Cascade has not engaged in the practice of subprime residential lending and the loan portfolio does not contain any such loans.

"We continue to slow new construction and land development lending. However, the construction balances have grown as construction draws are honored and currently exceed payoffs," said Lars Johnson, Chief Financial Officer. Construction loans outstanding grew 13% to $404 million at September 30, 2008, compared to $356 million a year ago. Business loans increased 2% over the same period to $473 million. Commercial real estate loans were flat at $120 million. Permanent multifamily loans increased substantially from year ago levels to $74.5 million, partly as a result of the reclassifications from multifamily construction as projects were completed. Home equity and consumer loans increased 6% to $29.7 million, while residential loans grew 18% to $112 million.

The following table shows loans in each category: (9/30/08 compared to 6/30/08 and 9/30/07)



 LOANS                September 30,   June 30,  September 30, One Year
 ($ in 000s)             2008          2008        2007       Change
 Business             $  473,213   $  486,876   $  464,314       2%
 R/E Construction        403,569      391,765      356,064      13%
 Commercial R/E          119,787      117,043      119,890       0%
 Multifamily              74,535       63,905       11,506     548%
 Home equity/                                                
  consumer                29,659       29,250       28,089       6%
 Residential             112,283      106,043       95,559      18%
                      ----------   ----------   ----------    ----
 Total loans          $1,213,046   $1,194,882   $1,075,422      13%

Credit Quality

"Asset quality metrics improved significantly during the third quarter, and equally important, no major relationships were added to our non-performing list during the quarter," said Robert Disotell, Chief Credit Officer. "However, the Puget Sound housing market remains weak and will present challenges. Therefore, we continue to monitor our entire loan portfolio, but especially our construction and land acquisition and development portfolio, to act upon deteriorating credits in a timely manner."

Nonperforming loans (NPLs) decreased 51% during the quarter to $15.7 million which represented 1.29% of total loans at September 30, 2008, compared to 2.68% three months earlier. NPLs were $32.0 million at the end of the preceding quarter and $625,000 at the end of September 2007. Net charge-offs (NCOs) were only $43,000 during the quarter compared to $448,000 in the second quarter of 2008 and $302,000 in the third quarter of 2007.

During the third quarter, approximately $11.6 million of non-performing loans were reduced through the assumption by a qualified purchaser of two loans secured by residential real estate developments located in Snohomish County. Also, during the quarter $1.4 million was transferred to Real Estate Owned (REO), $1.0 million was written off, and a $2.1 million loan was returned to accrual status.

Nonperforming assets were 1.10% of total assets, compared to 2.07% at the end of the preceding quarter, and 0.05% a year ago. The provision for loan losses was $1.3 million for the second quarter, exceeding NCOs of $43,000. The total allowance for loan losses, which includes an allowance for off-balance sheet loan commitments, totaled $14.6 million at quarter-end, equal to 1.21% of total loans compared to 1.12% at June 30, 2008 and 1.06% as of September 30, 2007.

Loans delinquent 31-90 days totaled $171,000, or 0.01% of total loans at September 30, 2008, compared to $1.2 million, or 0.10% at June 30, 2008. All loans over 90 days delinquent are on non-accrual status.

Capital Management

Cascade remains well capitalized for regulatory purposes with a Tier 1 Capital ratio of 7.87% and Risk Based Capital of 10.40% as of September 30, 2008. Stockholders' equity was $119 million, the same as at the end of September 2007. Book value per share was $9.87 at quarter-end compared to $9.89 a year ago. Tangible book value was $7.79 per share at the end of the quarter, the same as at the end of September 2007.

On October 2, 2008, Cascade reduced its third quarter cash dividend to $0.045 per share from $0.09 per share in the second quarter of 2008. The dividend will be paid on October 29, to shareholders of record on October 15, 2008. "Our decision to reduce the dividend was thoroughly and thoughtfully reviewed. The decision considered many factors, including capital adequacy, earnings, payout ratios and yield to our shareholders. We believe that conserving capital through a reduction in the dividend is in the best long-term interest of our shareholders and will help ensure that Cascade maintains its well-capitalized position," said Nelson.

Cascade did not repurchase stock during the first nine months of 2008, under Cascade's existing repurchase plan. To preserve capital, Cascade has no plans to repurchase stock in the near future.

Investment Portfolio

The investment portfolio increased $30.0 million from the prior year but was down $17.8 million from the end of the previous quarter due to the write down of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac preferred securities. The investment portfolio consists solely of triple A rated mortgage backed securities and U.S. Government Agency securities. It contains no collateralized debt obligations or securities secured by subprime loans.

Deposit Growth

"Despite stiff competition in our local markets, our continued marketing and sales management efforts directed at core deposit products has resulted in dramatic growth in our checking account balances. These deposits grew by $31.1 million year-over-year and $6.6 million on a sequential quarter basis," said Nelson. "Personal checking account balances grew by 57% or $33.0 million over the course of the year and even though business checking was virtually flat, total checking balances grew by 22% over the past twelve months, resulting in a 32% increase in checking account fees in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. We saw a decline in our public sector money market accounts as municipalities reduced balances to meet their cash flow requirements and consolidated balances in the State Investment Pool. We are monitoring the effect on CD pricing in our market now that Washington Mutual has been acquired by J.P. Morgan Chase. We hope the takeover will result in more reasonable pricing for all of us in the community banking space."

The following table shows deposits in each category: (9/30/08 compared to 6/30/08 and 9/30/07)



DEPOSITS             September 30,   June 30,  September 30, One Year
  ($ in 000s)             2008          2008        2007       Change 
 Personal checking
   accounts             $ 90,772     $ 77,591     $ 57,740      57%
 Business checking                               
   accounts               82,485       89,071       84,451      -2%
 Savings and MMDA        266,560      340,911      330,031     -19%
 CDs                     552,688      482,988      434,503      27%
                        --------     --------     --------    ----
 Total deposits         $992,505     $990,561     $906,725       9%

Operating Results

Net interest income for the third quarter increased 19% to $12.8 million, compared to $10.8 million for the third quarter of 2007. Total other income increased 20% to $2.3 million for the quarter, compared to $1.9 million in the third quarter a year ago. The steady and large growth in checking fees led to the increases in other income from both the previous quarter and the year ago quarter.

Total other expense, excluding the OTTI charge, was up 7% to $7.2 million in the third quarter of 2008, compared to $6.7 million in the same quarter last year, largely due to a $156,000 decline in deferral of loan expenses as fewer loans were made so fewer costs were deferred. Higher FDIC insurance premiums of $160,000, increased depreciation of $74,000 with a new branch and $45,000 for higher state B&O taxes also contributed to increased other expense. Personnel costs were actually down on a net basis as salaries were up $203,000 but bonuses were down $253,000.

The efficiency ratio was 47.2% in the third quarter of 2008 (excluding the OTTI charge) compared to 52.7% in the same quarter a year ago, and 51.1% for the first nine months of the year compared to 52.0% in the same period last year.

Net interest income increased 8% to $34.8 million during the first nine months of 2008 compared to $32.1 million in the first nine months of 2007. Total other income increased 20% to $7.0 million for the first nine months of 2008 compared to $5.8 million in the first nine months of 2007, largely due to the increase in checking fees, which were up $801,000 for the year to date period. Income from Bank owned life insurance (BOLI) grew as Cascade added $5 million of BOLI in December 2007 and transferred the majority of the existing policies to a new, higher yielding structure. In terms of earnings comparisons, the $396,000 gain on the sale of securities in the first nine months of 2008 partially offset the net gains from the implementation of FAS 159 in the first half a year ago. Total other income in the first nine months of 2007 had a number of items that were incurred in light of the implementation of FAS 159 in April 2007, including a $569,000 gain on the termination of FHLB advances which offset a $431,000 net loss on the sale of securities. Year-to-date, total other expenses (excluding the OTTI charge) increased 8% to $21.3 million compared to $19.7 million in the first nine months of 2007. The increase was largely due to additional expenses related to the new Burlington and Shoreline branches during the first nine months of the year.

Net Interest Margin & Interest Rate Risk

Cascade's net interest margin improved 15 basis points to 3.52% for the third quarter of 2008, compared to the third quarter a year ago. "Our yield on earning assets dropped 62 basis points from the third quarter a year ago, but the cost of liabilities decreased by 98 basis points," said Johnson. "The 36 basis point improvement in spread produced only a 15 basis point improvement in margin with a lower ratio of interest-bearing assets to total assets in 3Q08 due to the increase in nonperforming loans and the purchase of $5 million of additional BOLI in December 2007."

The net interest margin was 3.17% in the second quarter of 2008. "Approximately 31 basis points of the improvement from 2Q08 to 3Q08 was due to the recapture of interest on the nonperforming loans assumed during the quarter which provided approximately $1.0 million in additional interest income," added Johnson. "On the other hand, the loss of the dividend on the Freddie Mac preferred stock cost $150,000 in interest income or 4 basis points in margin. Excluding the above two items, the third quarter margin would have been in the 3.25% range."

For the first nine months of 2008 the net interest margin was 3.24% compared to 3.33% in the first nine months of 2007.



                3Q08  2Q08  1Q08  4Q07  3Q07  2Q07  1Q07  4Q06  3Q06
                ----------------------------------------------------
 Asset yield    6.67% 6.31% 6.62% 7.20% 7.29% 7.30% 7.17% 7.03% 6.95%
 Liability cost 3.44% 3.51% 4.03% 4.32% 4.42% 4.39% 4.38% 4.26% 4.15%

 Spread         3.23% 2.80% 2.59% 2.88% 2.87% 2.91% 2.79% 2.77% 2.80%
 Margin         3.52% 3.17% 3.02% 3.38% 3.37% 3.37% 3.26% 3.23% 3.24%

"With credit spreads widening we are seeking to increase our return on new and renewing credits. Many banks in our area still offer very aggressive rates on their CDs despite Fed rate cuts, which will continue to exert pressure in the market," Johnson said. "We anticipate our net interest margin to be within a range of 3.10% to 3.35% in the next quarter."

Conference Call

Cascade's management team will host a conference call on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. PT (2:00 p.m. ET). Interested investors may listen to the call live or via replay at www.cascadebank.com under shareholder information. Investment professionals are invited to dial (303) 262-2211 to participate in the live call. A telephone replay of the call will be available for a month at (303) 590-3000, using passcode 11119713#.

About Cascade Financial

Established in 1916, Cascade Bank, the only operating subsidiary of Cascade Financial Corporation, is a state chartered commercial bank headquartered in Everett, Washington. Cascade Bank has proudly served the Puget Sound region for over 90 years and operates 21 full service branches in Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mukilteo, Shoreline, Smokey Point, Issaquah, Clearview, Woodinville, Lake Stevens, Bellevue, Snohomish, North Bend and Burlington.

In September 2008, President and CEO Carol K. Nelson was named to U.S. Banker magazine's list of "25 Women to Watch" in its annual ranking of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance. In June 2008, Cascade was ranked #44 on the Seattle Times' Northwest 100, a list of public companies. In January 2008 Cascade was ranked #10 on Washington CEO magazine's list of Top 25 Washington Banks. In July 2007, Cascade was named to Sandler O'Neill's Bank and Thrift Sm-All Stars - Class of 2007, which recognized Cascade as one of the top 24 best performing small capitalization institutions from a field of 610 publicly traded banks and thrifts in the U.S. with market capitalizations less than $2 billion. In making their selections, Sandler focused on growth, profitability, credit quality and capital strength.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures in addition to results presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). These measures include return on tangible equity and tangible book value per share, efficiency ratio and earnings per share before OTTI. These measures should not be construed as a substitute for GAAP measures; they should be read and used in conjunction with Cascade's GAAP financial information. A reconciliation of the included non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP measures is included elsewhere in this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Reform Act. CASB's actual results may differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "may increase," "may fluctuate," and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "should," "would," and "could." These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, economic conditions, portfolio growth, the credit performance of the portfolios, including bankruptcies, and seasonal factors; changes in general economic conditions including the performance of financial markets, the performance of coal and coal related industries, prevailing inflation and interest rates, realized gains from sales of investments, gains from asset sales, and losses on commercial lending activities; results of various investment activities; the effects of competitors' pricing policies, of changes in laws and regulations on competition and of demographic changes on target market populations' savings and financial planning needs; industry changes in information technology systems on which we are highly dependent; failure of acquisitions to produce revenue enhancements or cost savings at levels or within the time frames originally anticipated or unforeseen integration difficulties; the adoption of CASB of an FFIEC policy that provides guidance on the reporting of delinquent consumer loans and the timing of associated credit charge-offs for financial institution subsidiaries; and the resolution of legal proceedings and related matters. In addition, the banking industry in general is subject to various monetary and fiscal policies and regulations, which include those determined by the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and state regulators, whose policies and regulations could affect CASB's results. These statements are representative only on the date hereof, and CASB undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made.



 BALANCE SHEET
 (Dollars in thousands
  except per share                             Three              One
  amounts)              Sept. 30,   June 30,   Month   Sept. 30,  Year
 (Unaudited)              2008        2008    Change     2007    Change
                       ----------  ---------- ------  ---------- ------

 Cash and due from
  banks                $   12,822  $   13,921   -8%   $   14,246   -10%
 Interest-bearing
  deposits                    611       1,850  -67%        7,380   -96%

 Securities available-
  for-trading                  --          --   NM        17,009  -100%
 Securities available-
  for-sale                102,313     123,630  -17%      112,671    -9%
 Securities held-to-
  maturity                140,615     137,065    3%       83,689    68%
 Federal Home Loan
  Bank stock               11,920      11,920    0%       11,920     0%
                       ----------  ----------         ----------
 Total securities         254,848     272,615   -7%      225,289    13%
                       ----------  ----------         ----------
 Loans
  Business                473,213     486,876   -3%      464,314     2%
  R/E construction        403,569     391,765    3%      356,064    13%
  Commercial real
   estate                 119,787     117,043    2%      119,890     0%
  Multifamily              74,535      63,905   17%       11,506   548%
  Home equity/consumer     29,659      29,250    1%       28,089     6%
  Residential             112,283     106,043    6%       95,559    18%
                       ----------  ----------         ----------
  Total loans           1,213,046   1,194,882    2%    1,075,422    13%
  Deferred loan fees       (3,248)     (3,471)  -6%       (3,695)  -12%
  Allowance for loan
   losses                 (14,531)    (13,318)   9%      (11,258)   29%
                       ----------  ----------         ----------
 Loans, net             1,195,267   1,178,093    1%    1,060,469    13%
                       ----------  ----------         ----------
 REO and other
  repossessed assets        1,446          25   NM            --    NM
 Premises and
  equipment                15,676      15,778   -1%       14,219    10%
 Bank owned life
  insurance                23,388      23,133    1%       18,483    27%
 Deferred tax asset         8,437       3,015  180%        2,461   243%
 Other assets              14,173      14,041    1%       12,448    14%
 Goodwill                  24,585      24,585    0%       24,585     0%
 Core deposit
  intangible, net             529         564   -6%          669   -21%
                       ----------  ----------         ----------

 Total assets          $1,551,782  $1,547,620    0%   $1,380,249    12%
                       ==========  ==========         ==========


 Deposits
  Personal checking
   accounts            $   90,772  $   77,591   17%   $   57,740    57%
  Business checking
   accounts                82,485      89,071   -7%       84,451    -2%
                       ----------  ----------         ----------
  Total checking
   accounts               173,257     166,662    4%      142,191    22%
  Savings and money
   market accounts        266,560     340,911  -22%      330,031   -19%



  Certificates of
   deposit                552,688     482,988   14%      434,503    27%
                       ----------  ----------         ----------
 Total deposits           992,505     990,561    0%      906,725     9%
                       ----------  ----------         ----------
 FHLB advances            255,000     250,000    2%      197,000    29%
 Securities sold under
  agreement to
  repurchase              150,983     145,641    4%      120,618    25%
 Jr. Sub. Deb. (Trust
  Preferred Securities)    15,465      15,465    0%       15,465     0%
 Jr. Sub. Deb. (Trust
  Preferred
  Securities), at
  fair value               10,535      10,924   -4%       11,541    -9%
 Other liabilities          8,194       9,381  -13%       10,019   -18%
                       ----------  ----------         ----------

 Total liabilities      1,432,682   1,421,972    1%    1,261,368    14%
                       ----------  ----------         ----------

 Stockholders' equity

  Common stock and
   paid in capital         40,857      40,669    0%       40,397     1%
  Retained earnings        79,753      87,456   -9%       79,010     1%
  Accumulated other
   comprehensive loss,
   net                     (1,510)     (2,477) -39%         (526)  187%
                       ----------  ----------         ----------
 Total stockholders'
  equity                  119,100     125,648   -5%      118,881     0%
                       ----------  ----------         ----------

 Total liabilities and
  stockholders' equity $1,551,782  $1,547,620    0%   $1,380,249    12%
                       ==========  ==========         ==========


 INCOME STATEMENT
 (Dollars in thousands
  except per share                             Three             One
  amounts)              Sept. 30,    June 30,  Month  Sept. 30,  Year
 (Unaudited)              2008        2008     Change  2007     Change
                        --------     -------   ------ -------   ------


 Interest income        $ 24,345     $22,793      7%  $23,378       4%
 Interest expense         11,508      11,348      1%   12,568      -8%
                        --------     -------          -------
 Net interest income      12,837      11,445     12%   10,810      19%
 Provision for loan
  losses                   1,250       1,200      4%      350     257%
                        --------     -------          -------
 Net interest income
  after provision for
  loan losses             11,587      10,245     13%   10,460      11%
 Other income

  Checking fees            1,328       1,277      4%    1,005      32%
  Service fees               280         313    -11%      265       6%
  Bank owned life
   insurance                 271         259      5%      203      33%
  (Loss)/gain on sale
   of securities             (87)         19   -558%       28    -411%
  Gain on sale of
   loans                      36          45    -20%       46     -22%
  Fair value gains           389         193    102%      281      38%
  Other                      106         111     -5%      114      -7%
                        --------     -------          -------
 Total other income        2,323       2,217      5%    1,942      20%
                        --------     -------          -------

 Total income             13,910      12,462     12%   12,402      12%
                        --------     -------          -------

 Compensation expense      3,789       3,609      5%    3,551       7%
 Other operating
  expenses                 3,373       3,642     -7%    3,173       6%
                        --------     -------          -------
                           7,162       7,251     -1%    6,724       7%
 OTTI charge              17,338          --     NM        --      NM
                                                      -------
 Total other expense      24,500       7,251    238%    6,724     264%
                        --------     -------          -------

 Net income before
  (benefit) provision
  for income tax         (10,590)      5,211   -303%    5,678    -287%





 (Benefit) provision

  for income tax          (3,971)      1,577   -352%    1,892    -310%
                        --------     -------          -------

 Net (loss) income      $ (6,619)    $ 3,634   -282%  $ 3,786    -275%
                        ========     =======          =======

 EARNINGS PER SHARE
  INFORMATION

 Earnings per share,
  basic                 $  (0.55)    $  0.30   -282%  $  0.32    -274%
 Earnings per share,
  diluted               $  (0.55)    $  0.30   -282%  $  0.31    -276%
 Earnings per share,
  basic excluding
  OTTI(1)               $   0.39     $  0.30     28%  $  0.32      22%
 Earnings per share,
  diluted excluding
  OTTI(1)               $   0.38     $  0.30     28%  $  0.31      24%

 (1) Excludes after-tax charge of $11,270 for OTTI on investments in
     Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac preferred stock.

 Weighted average
  number of shares
  outstanding
   Basic              12,059,480  12,047,927       12,009,440
   Diluted            12,140,168  12,162,848       12,233,781


 INCOME STATEMENT                               
 (Dollars in thousands                  Nine Months Ended
  except per share amounts)        September 30, September 30,  One Year
 (Unaudited)                           2008          2007        Change
                                    ----------    ----------     ------
  Interest income                   $   70,152    $   69,799         1%
  Interest expense                      35,395        37,721        -6%
                                    ----------    ----------
  Net interest income                   34,757        32,078         8%
  Provision for loan losses              4,840           850       469%
                                    ----------    ----------
  Net interest income after
   provision for loan losses            29,917        31,228        -4%
  Other income
    Checking fees                        3,640         2,839        28%
    Service fees                           825           794         4%
    Bank owned life insurance              790           598        32%
    Gain/(loss)on sale
     of securities                         396          (431)     -192%
    Gain on sale of loans                  119           167       -29%
    Fair value gains                       887           934        -5%
    Gain on FHLB advances                   --           569      -100%
    Other                                  337           357        -6%
                                    ----------    ----------
  Total other income                     6,994         5,827        20%
                                    ----------    ----------

  Total income                          36,911        37,055         0%
                                    ----------    ----------

  Compensation expense                  11,039        10,246         8%
  Other operating expenses              10,308         9,449         9%
                                    ----------    ----------
                                        21,347        19,695         8%
  OTTI charge                           17,338            --        NM
                                    ----------    ----------
  Total other expense                   38,685        19,695        96%
                                    ----------    ----------

  Net income before (benefit)
   provision for income tax             (1,774)       17,360      -110%

  (Benefit) provision for
   income tax                           (1,402)        5,826      -124%
                                    ----------    ----------

  Net (loss) income                 $     (372)   $   11,534      -103%
                                    ==========    ==========    

  EARNINGS PER SHARE INFORMATION
  Earnings per share, basic         $    (0.03)   $     0.96      -103%
  Earnings per share, diluted       $    (0.03)   $     0.94      -103%
  Earnings per share, basic
   excluding OTTI (1)               $     0.90    $     0.96        -5%
  Earnings per share, diluted
   excluding OTTI (1)               $     0.90    $     0.94        -4%

 (1) Excludes after-tax charge of $11,270 for OTTI on investments in
     Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac preferred stock

  Weighted average number of
   shares outstanding
  Basic                             12,047,700    12,055,024        
  Diluted                           12,168,009    12,307,001    


 (Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)(Unaudited)

                               Quarter Ended            Nine Months Ended
                                   
 PERFORMANCE MEASURES  Sept. 30,  June 30,  Sept. 30,   Sept. 30, Sept. 30,
 AND RATIOS              2008      2008      2007        2008      2007
                        -------   -------   -------     -------   -------
 Return on average                                     
   equity               -20.58%    11.57%    12.75%      -0.39%    13.27%
 Return on average                                                
   tangible equity      -25.75%    14.36%    16.36%      -0.49%    16.90%
 Return on                                             
   average assets        -1.69%     0.96%     1.12%      -0.03%     1.13%
 Efficiency ratio (1)    47.24%    53.07%    52.73%      51.13%    51.96%
 Net interest margin      3.52%     3.17%     3.37%       3.24%     3.33%
                                                                  
 (1)  Excludes after-tax charge of $11,270 for OTTI on investments in
      Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac preferred stock.

                                               Quarter Ended
 AVERAGE BALANCES                  Sept. 30,       June 30,      Sept. 30,
                                     2008           2008           2007
                                 -----------    -----------    -----------
 Average assets                  $ 1,556,771    $ 1,527,947    $ 1,344,189
 Average earning assets            1,452,526      1,453,058      1,272,810
 Average total loans               1,201,676      1,173,781      1,029,487
 Average deposits                    988,905        968,873        870,616
 Average equity                      127,936        126,384        117,861
 Average tangible equity             102,804        101,219         92,586

                                   Sept. 30,      June 30,      Sept. 30,
 EQUITY ANALYSIS                     2008           2008           2007 
                                 -----------    -----------    -----------
 Total equity                    $   119,100    $   125,648    $   118,881
 Less: goodwill and intangibles       25,114         25,149         25,254
                                 -----------    -----------    -----------
 Tangible equity                 $    93,986    $   100,499         93,627

 Common stock outstanding         12,071,032     12,047,927     12,023,685
 Book value per common share     $      9.87    $     10.43    $      9.89
 Tangible book value per share   $      7.79    $      8.34    $      7.79

 Capital/asset ratio 
  (inc. jr. sub deb)                    9.29%          9.73%         10.42%
 Capital/asset ratio 
  (Tier 1, inc. jr. sub deb)            7.87%          8.41%          9.03%
 Risk based capital/risk 
  weighted asset ratio                 10.40%         10.67%         10.57%
 Tangible cap/asset ratio 
  (ex. jr. sub deb)                     6.16%          6.60%          7.10%


 (Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)(Unaudited)

 ASSET QUALITY                      Sept. 30,      June 30,     Sept. 30,
                                      2008          2008          2007
                                   ----------    ----------    ----------
 Nonperforming loans (NPLs)        $   15,697    $   32,019    $      625
 Nonperforming loans/
  total loans                            1.29%         2.68%         0.06%
 Real estate/repossessed 
  assets owned                     $    1,446    $       25            --
 Nonperforming assets              $   17,143    $   32,044           625
 Nonperforming assets/
  total assets                           1.10%         2.07%         0.05%
 Net loan charge-offs in 
  the quarter                      $       43    $      448    $      302
 Net charge-offs/total loans             0.00%         0.04%         0.03%

 Allowance for loan losses             14,531        13,318    $   11,258
 Plus: Allowance for off 
  balance sheet commitments               107           113    $      136
                                   ----------    ----------    ----------
 Total allowance for 
  loan losses                          14,638        13,431    $   11,394
 Total allowance for loan 
  losses/total loans                     1.21%         1.12%         1.06%
 Total allowance for loan 
  losses/nonperforming loans               93%           42%         1823%

                                                 Quarter Ended      
                                    Sept. 30,      June 30,     Sept. 30, 
 INTEREST SPREAD ANALYSIS              2008          2008          2007    
                                   ----------    ----------    ----------
 Yield on loans                          6.82%         6.52%         7.84%
 Yield on investments                    5.38%         5.54%         4.93%
 Yield on earning assets                 6.67%         6.31%         7.29%

 Cost of deposits                        2.59%         2.74%         4.02%
 Cost of FHLB advances                   4.30%         4.30%         4.45%
 Cost of other borrowings                4.73%         4.29%         3.23%
 Cost of jr. sub. debentures             8.00%         8.03%         7.71%
 Cost of interest bearing 
  liabilities                            3.44%         3.51%         4.42%

 Net interest spread                     3.23%         2.80%         2.87%
 Net interest margin                     3.52%         3.17%         3.37%


            

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