f10q_080811.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011

Commission file number 001-33013

FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

11-3209278
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1979 Marcus Avenue, Suite E140, Lake Success, New York 11042
(Address of principal executive offices)

(718) 961-5400
(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 ___ 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 ___ 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 definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer _____
Accelerated filer     X  
Non-accelerated filer   _____
Smaller reporting company  _____

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

The number of shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of July 29, 2011 was 31,520,069.

 
 

 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(Unaudited)
ITEM 1.
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
2011
   
2010
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 31,784     $ 47,789  
Securities available for sale:
               
Mortgage-backed securities ($44,071 and $51,475 at fair value pursuant to the
     fair value option at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively)
    798,999       754,077  
Other securities ($31,005 and $21,574 at fair value pursuant to the fair
     value option at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 respectively)
    54,820       50,112  
Loans available for sale
    4,139       -  
Loans:
               
Multi-family residential
    1,306,023       1,252,176  
Commercial real estate
    625,337       662,794  
One-to-four family ― mixed-use property
    714,733       728,810  
One-to-four family ― residential
    224,319       241,376  
Co-operative apartments
    5,937       6,215  
Construction
    60,295       75,519  
Small Business Administration
    14,869       17,511  
Taxi medallion
    71,763       88,264  
Commercial business and other
    192,313       187,161  
Net unamortized premiums and unearned loan fees
    15,639       16,503  
Allowance for loan losses
    (29,358 )     (27,699 )
Net loans
    3,201,870       3,248,630  
Interest and dividends receivable
    18,926       19,475  
Bank premises and equipment, net
    22,771       23,041  
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock
    34,027       31,606  
Bank owned life insurance
    77,492       76,129  
Goodwill
    16,127       16,127  
Core deposit intangible
    1,171       1,405  
Other assets
    61,102       56,354  
Total assets
  $ 4,323,228     $ 4,324,745  
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Due to depositors:
               
Non-interest bearing
  $ 109,112     $ 96,198  
Interest-bearing:
               
Certificate of deposit accounts
    1,594,819       1,520,572  
Savings accounts
    372,800       388,512  
Money market accounts
    251,488       371,998  
NOW accounts
    760,841       786,015  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    2,979,948       3,067,097  
Mortgagors' escrow deposits
    32,643       27,315  
Borrowed funds ($30,702 and $32,227 at fair value pursuant to the fair
     value option at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively)
    597,417       542,683  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    165,300       166,000  
Other liabilities
    33,634       35,407  
Total liabilities
    3,918,054       3,934,700  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Preferred stock ($0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued)
    -       -  
Common stock ($0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 31,530,595
     shares and 31,255,934 shares issued at June 30, 2011 and December 31,
     2010, respectively; 31,519,942 shares and 31,255,934 shares outstanding at
     June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively)
    315       313  
Additional paid-in capital
    194,534       189,348  
Treasury stock (10,653 shares at June 30, 2011 and none at December 31, 2010)
    (134 )     -  
Retained earnings
    213,099       204,128  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes
    (2,640 )     (3,744 )
Total stockholders' equity
    405,174       390,045  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 4,323,228     $ 4,324,745  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
 
   
For the three months
   
For the six months
 
   
ended June 30,
   
ended June 30 ,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
Interest and dividend income
                       
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 48,121     $ 48,993     $ 96,811     $ 98,677  
Interest and dividends on securities:
                               
   Interest
    8,149       7,734       16,256       15,645  
   Dividends
    202       203       404       403  
Other interest income
    27       9       54       22  
      Total interest and dividend income
    56,499       56,939       113,525       114,747  
                                 
Interest expense
                               
Deposits
    12,354       13,809       24,688       27,326  
Other interest expense
    7,350       9,690       14,887       20,476  
      Total interest expense
    19,704       23,499       39,575       47,802  
                                 
Net interest income
    36,795       33,440       73,950       66,945  
Provision for loan losses
    5,000       5,000       10,000       10,000  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    31,795       28,440       63,950       56,945  
                                 
Non-interest income (loss)
                               
Other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") charge
    -       (2,709 )     (3,939 )     (2,709 )
Less: Non-credit portion of OTTI charge recorded in Other
     Comprehensive Income, before taxes
    -       1,721       3,013       1,721  
Net OTTI charge recognized in earnings
    -       (988 )     (926 )     (988 )
Loan fee income
    515       483       949       850  
Banking services fee income
    388       431       849       913  
Net gain on sale of loans
    -       18       -       23  
Net gain from sale of securities
    -       23       -       23  
Net loss from fair value adjustments
    (165 )     (31 )     (820 )     (134 )
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock dividends
    342       453       842       1,064  
Bank owned life insurance
    695       693       1,362       1,338  
Other income
    360       636       750       1,206  
      Total non-interest income
    2,135       1,718       3,006       4,295  
                                 
Non-interest expense
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    9,682       8,576       19,709       17,372  
Occupancy and equipment
    1,874       1,716       3,741       3,465  
Professional services
    1,637       1,760       3,236       3,524  
FDIC deposit insurance
    951       1,249       2,379       2,523  
Data processing
    1,181       1,090       2,186       2,168  
Depreciation and amortization
    779       723       1,545       1,402  
Other operating expenses
    2,761       2,496       6,084       5,092  
      Total non-interest expense
    18,865       17,610       38,880       35,546  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    15,065       12,548       28,076       25,694  
                                 
Provision for income taxes
                               
Federal
    4,564       3,751       8,476       7,700  
State and local
    1,427       1,124       2,573       2,336  
      Total taxes
    5,991       4,875       11,049       10,036  
                                 
Net income
  $ 9,074     $ 7,673     $ 17,027     $ 15,658  
                                 
                                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.29     $ 0.25     $ 0.55     $ 0.52  
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.29     $ 0.25     $ 0.55     $ 0.52  
Dividends per common share
  $ 0.13     $ 0.13     $ 0.26     $ 0.26  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30,
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net income
  $ 17,027     $ 15,658  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
 operating activities:
               
   Provision for loan losses
    10,000       10,000  
   Depreciation and amortization of bank premises and equipment
    1,545       1,402  
   Net gain on sales of loans (including delinquent loans)
    -       (23 )
   Net gain on sales of securities
    -       (23 )
   Amortization of premium, net of accretion of discount
    2,795       2,415  
   Net loss from fair value adjustments
    820       134  
   OTTI charge recognized in earnings
    926       988  
   Income from bank owned life insurance
    (1,362 )     (1,338 )
   Stock-based compensation expense
    1,663       1,397  
   Deferred compensation
    244       74  
   Amortization of core deposit intangibles
    234       235  
   Excess tax expense (benefit) from stock-based payment arrangements
    (205 )     35  
   Deferred income benefit provision
    (568 )     (1,791 )
Decrease in other liabilities
    (844 )     (3,811 )
(Increase) decrease in other assets
    (5,365 )     3,820  
        Net cash provided by operating activities
    26,910       29,172  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Purchases of bank premises and equipment
    (1,275 )     (714 )
Net (purchases) redemptions of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York shares
    (2,421 )     4,363  
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (119,462 )     (157,271 )
Proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale
    -       14,827  
Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of securities available for sale
    68,362       94,408  
Net (originations) and repayment of loans
    38,146       (71,708 )
Purchases of loans
    (14,455 )     (6,960 )
Proceeds from sale of real estate owned
    515       646  
Proceeds from sale of delinquent loans
    7,766       4,302  
        Net cash used in investing activities
    (22,824 )     (118,107 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Net increase in non-interest bearing deposits
    12,914       795  
Net (decrease) increase in interest-bearing deposits
    (87,728 )     205,731  
Net increase in mortgagors' escrow deposits
    5,328       5,536  
Net activity of short-term borrowed funds
    104,639       (14,500 )
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
    26,335       30,000  
Repayment of long-term borrowings
    (75,416 )     (130,919 )
Purchases of treasury stock
    (374 )     (345 )
Excess tax benefit (expense) from stock-based payment arrangements
    205       (35 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options
    2,016       234  
Cash dividends paid
    (8,010 )     (7,892 )
        Net cash (used) provided by financing activities
    (20,091 )     88,605  
                 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (16,005 )     (330 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    47,789       28,426  
        Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 31,784     $ 28,096  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH  FLOW DISCLOSURE
               
Interest paid
  $ 39,210     $ 47,927  
Income taxes paid
    13,656       14,166  
Taxes paid if excess tax benefits were not tax deductible
    13,861       14,131  
Non-cash activities:
               
  Loans transferred to other real estate owned
    1,861       3,390  
  Loans provided for the sale of other real estate owned
    1,345       1,969  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
 

   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30,
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
2011
   
2010
 
             
Preferred Stock
           
Balance, beginning of period
  $ -     $ -  
No activity
    -       -  
Balance, end of period
  $ -     $ -  
Common Stock
               
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 313     $ 311  
Issuance upon exercise of stock options (155,061 and 18,982 common shares for the
     six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively)
    1       -  
Shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock unit awards (119,600 and 87,621
     common shares for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively)
    1       1  
Balance, end of period
  $ 315     $ 312  
Additional Paid-In Capital
               
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 189,348     $ 185,842  
Award of common shares released from Employee Benefit Trust (135,617 and 126,947
     common shares for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively)
    1,468       1,100  
Shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock unit awards (119,600 and 102,864 common
     shares for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively)
    1,667       1,391  
Issuance upon exercise of stock options (175,570 and 18,982 common shares for the
     six months ended June 30, 2011and 2010, respectively)
    1,825       208  
Stock-based compensation activity, net
    21       (283 )
Stock-based income tax benefit (expense)
    205       (35 )
Balance, end of period
  $ 194,534     $ 188,223  
Treasury Stock
               
Balance, beginning of period
  $ -     $ (36 )
Shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock unit awards (18,358 common
     shares for the six months ended June 30, 2010)
    -       237  
Issuance upon exercise of stock options (20,509 and 37,218 common shares for the
     six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively)
    294       514  
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations (27,368 and 26,350 common shares
     for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively)
    (374 )     (345 )
Repurchase of shares to pay for option exercise (3,794 and 26,011 common shares
     for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010)
    (54 )     (370 )
Balance, end of period
  $ (134 )   $ -  
Unearned Compensation
               
Balance, beginning of period
  $ -     $ (575 )
Release of shares from the Employee Benefit Trust (96,130 common
     shares for the six months ended June 30, 2010)
    -       328  
Balance, end of period
  $ -     $ (247 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (continued)
(Unaudited)
 
               
For the six months ended
 
               
June 30,
 
(Dollars in thousands)
             
2011
   
2010
 
                         
Retained Earnings
                       
Balance, beginning of period
              $ 204,128     $ 181,181  
Net income
                17,027       15,658  
Cash dividends declared and paid on common shares ($0.26 per common
     share for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively)
                (8,010 )     (7,892 )
Issuance upon exercise of stock options (175,570 and 37,218 common shares for the six
     months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively)
                (46     (92
Shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock unit awards (3,295 common
     shares for the six months ended June 30, 2010)
                         (8
Balance, end of period
              $ 213,099     $ 188,847  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Gain
                           
Balance, beginning of period
              $ (3,744 )   $ (6,579 )
Change in net unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of taxes of
     approximately ($336) and ($6,743) for the six months ended June 30, 2011
     and 2010, respectively
                443       8,450  
Amortization of actuarial losses, net of taxes of approximately ($122) and ($68)
     for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively
                156       85  
Amortization of prior service credits, net of taxes of approximately $10 and $8
     for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively
                (13 )     (10 )
OTTI charges included in income, net of taxes of approximately ($408) and ($439)for the
     six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively
                518       549  
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of taxes of approximately
     $10 for the six months ended June 30, 2010
                -       (13 )
Balance, end of period
              $ (2,640 )   $ 2,482  
                             
Total Stockholders' Equity
              $ 405,174     $ 379,617  
                             
                             
                             
   
For the three months ended
   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
      2011       2010  
Comprehensive Income
                           
Net income
  $ 9,074     $ 7,673     $ 17,027     $ 15,658  
   Amortization of actuarial losses
    79       43       156       85  
   Amortization of prior service credits
    (7 )     (5 )     (13 )     (10 )
   OTTI charges included in income
    -       549       518       549  
   Unrealized gains on securities, net
    3,933       5,951       443       8,437  
Comprehensive income
  $ 13,079     $ 14,211     $ 18,131     $ 24,719  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
1.             Basis of Presentation
 
The primary business of Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Holding Company”) is the operation of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Flushing Savings Bank, FSB (the “Savings Bank”).  The Holding Company and its direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, the Savings Bank, Flushing Commercial Bank, Flushing Preferred Funding Corporation, Flushing Service Corporation, and FSB Properties Inc., are collectively herein referred to as the “Company.” The unaudited consolidated financial statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) include the collective results of the Company on a consolidated basis.
 
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The information furnished in these interim statements reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for such presented periods of the Company.  Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature, unless otherwise disclosed in this Quarterly Report. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  The results of operations in the interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
 
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with the instructions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Article 10, Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X for interim financial statements.  Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The unaudited consolidated interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior-period consolidated financial statements to conform to the current-period presentation.
 
2.             Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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 reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.
 
3.             Earnings Per Share
 
Earnings per share is computed in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 260 “Earnings Per Share,” which provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and as such should be included in the calculation of earnings per share.  Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the total weighted average number of common shares outstanding, which includes unvested participating securities. The Company’s unvested restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards are considered participating securities. Therefore, weighted average common shares outstanding used for computing basic earnings per common share includes common shares outstanding plus unvested restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards. The computation of diluted earnings per share includes the additional dilutive effect of stock options outstanding during the period.  Common stock equivalents that are anti-dilutive are not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share. The numerator for calculating basic and diluted earnings per common share is net income available to common shareholders.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
Earnings per common share has been computed based on the following:

   
For the three months ended
   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
Net income, as reported
  $ 9,074     $ 7,673     $ 17,027     $ 15,658  
Divided by:
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    30,823       30,352       30,722       30,305  
Weighted average common stock equivalents
    41       47       54       36  
Total weighted average common shares outstanding and
                         
common stock equivalents
    30,864       30,399       30,776       30,341  
                                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.29     $ 0.25     $ 0.55     $ 0.52  
Diluted earnings per common share (1)
  $ 0.29     $ 0.25     $ 0.55     $ 0.52  
Dividend payout ratio
    44.8 %     52.0 %     47.3 %     50.0 %
 
(1)  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, options to purchase 560,550 shares at an average exercise price of $17.62 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share as they are anti-dilutive. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, options to purchase 722,530 shares at an average exercise price of $16.71 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share as they are anti-dilutive.
 
4.             Debt and Equity Securities
 
The Company’s investments are classified in one of the following three categories and accounted for accordingly: (1) trading securities, (2) securities available for sale and (3) securities held-to-maturity.
 
The Company did not hold any trading securities or securities held-to-maturity during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value.
 
The following table summarizes the Company’s portfolio of securities available for sale at June 30, 2011:
 
               
Gross
   
Gross
 
   
Amortized
         
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
 
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
   
Gains
   
Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
U.S. government agencies
  $ 10,262     $ 10,229     $ 98     $ 131  
Other
    27,712       23,676       12       4,048  
Mutual funds
    20,915       20,915        -        -  
Total other securities
    58,889       54,820       110       4,179  
REMIC and CMO
    508,516       507,702       12,307       13,121  
GNMA
    70,055       74,891       4,849       13  
FNMA
    190,808       193,464       3,999       1,343  
FHLMC
    22,222       22,942       720        -  
Total mortgage-backed securities
    791,601       798,999       21,875       14,477  
Total securities available for sale
  $ 850,490     $ 853,819     $ 21,985     $ 18,656  
 
Mortgage-backed securities shown in the table above include one private issue collateralized mortgage obligation (“CMO”) that is collateralized by commercial real estate mortgages with an amortized cost and market value of $12.4 million at June 30, 2011.  The remaining private issue mortgage-backed securities are backed by one-to-four family residential mortgage loans.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table shows the Company’s available for sale securities with gross unrealized losses and their fair value, aggregated by category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at June 30, 2011:

   
Total
   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or more
 
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
 
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
U.S. government agencies
  $ 7,869     $ 131     $ 7,869     $ 131     $ -     $ -  
Other
    5,514       4,048       -       -       5,514       4,048  
Total other securities
    13,383       4,179       7,869       131       5,514       4,048  
REMIC and CMO
    187,310       13,121       156,765       3,393       30,545       9,728  
GNMA
    1,184       13       1,184       13       -       -  
FNMA
    86,585       1,343       86,585       1,343       -       -  
Total mortgage-backed securities
    275,079       14,477       244,534       4,749       30,545       9,728  
Total securities available for sale
  $ 288,462     $ 18,656     $ 252,403     $ 4,880     $ 36,059     $ 13,776  
 
Other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses on impaired securities must be fully recognized in earnings if an investor has the intent to sell the debt security or if it is more likely than not that the investor will be required to sell the debt security before recovery of its amortized cost. However, even if an investor does not expect to sell a debt security, it must evaluate the expected cash flows to be received and determine if a credit loss has occurred. In the event that a credit loss has occurred, only the amount of impairment associated with the credit loss is recognized in earnings in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Amounts relating to factors other than credit losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”) within Stockholders’ Equity. Additional disclosures regarding the calculation of credit losses as well as factors considered by the investor in reaching a conclusion that an investment is not other-than-temporarily impaired are required.
 
The Company reviewed each investment that had an unrealized loss at June 30, 2011. An unrealized loss exists when the current fair value of an investment is less than its amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses on available for sale securities, that are deemed to be temporary, are recorded net of tax in AOCL.  Unrealized losses that are considered to be other-than-temporary are split between credit related and noncredit related impairments, with the credit related impairment being recorded as a charge against earnings and the noncredit related impairment being recorded in AOCL, net of tax.
 
The Company evaluates its pooled trust preferred securities, included in the table above in the row labeled “Other”, using an impairment model through an independent third party, which includes evaluating the financial condition of each counterparty.  For single issuer trust preferred securities, the Company evaluates the issuer’s financial condition. The Company evaluates its mortgage-backed securities by reviewing the characteristics of the securities, including delinquency and foreclosure levels, projected losses at various loss severity levels and credit enhancement and coverage. In addition, private issue CMOs are evaluated using an impairment model through an independent third party. When an OTTI is identified, the portion of the impairment that is credit related is determined by management by using the following methods: (1) for trust preferred securities, the credit related impairment is determined by using a discounted cash flow model from an independent third party, with the difference between the present value of the projected cash flows and the amortized cost basis of the security recorded as a credit related loss against earnings; and (2) for mortgage-backed securities, credit related impairment is determined for each security by estimating losses based on a set of assumptions, which includes delinquency and foreclosure levels, projected losses at various loss severity levels, credit enhancement and coverage and (3) in the case of private issue CMOs, through an impairment model from an independent third party, and then recording those estimated losses as a credit related loss against earnings.
 
U.S Government Agencies:
The unrealized losses on U.S. government agencies were caused by movements in interest rates. It is not anticipated that these securities would be settled at a price that is less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment. Each of these securities is performing according to its terms, and, in the opinion of management, will continue to perform according to its terms. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of the securities amortized cost basis. This conclusion is based upon considering the Company’s cash and working capital requirements, and contractual and regulatory obligations, none of which the Company believes would cause the sale of the securities. Therefore, the Company did not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2011.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
 
Other Securities:
The unrealized losses in Other securities at June 30, 2011, consist of losses on one single issuer trust preferred security and two pooled trust preferred securities.
 
The unrealized losses on the single issuer trust preferred security and two pooled trust preferred securities were caused by market interest volatility, a significant widening of credit spreads across markets for these securities, and illiquidity and uncertainty in the financial markets. These securities are currently rated below investment grade. The pooled trust preferred securities do not have collateral that is subordinate to the classes we own. The Company evaluates these securities using an impairment model, through an independent third party, that is applied to debt securities. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost; (2) the current interest rate environment; (3) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, if applicable and (4) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Additionally, management reviews the financial condition of each individual issuer within the pooled trust preferred securities. All of the issuers of the underlying collateral of the pooled trust preferred securities we reviewed are banks.
 
For each bank, our review included the following performance items:
 
.
Ratio of tangible equity to assets
.
Tier 1 Risk Weighted Capital
.
Net interest margin
.
Efficiency ratio for most recent two quarters
.
Return on average assets for most recent two quarters
.
Texas Ratio (ratio of non-performing assets plus assets past due over 90 days divided by tangible equity plus the reserve for loan losses)
.
Credit ratings (where applicable)
.
Capital issuances within the past year (where applicable)
.
Ability to complete Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) assisted acquisitions (where applicable)
 
Based on the review of the above factors, we concluded that:
 
.
All of the performing issuers in our pools are well capitalized banks, and do not appear likely to be closed by their regulators.
 
.
All of the performing issuers in our pools will continue as a going concern and will not default on their securities.
 
In order to estimate potential future defaults and deferrals, we segregated the performing underlying issuers by their Texas Ratio. We then reviewed performing issuers with Texas Ratios in excess of 50%. The Texas Ratio is a key indicator of the health of the institution and the likelihood of failure. This ratio compares the problem assets of the institution to the institution’s available capital and reserves to absorb losses that are likely to occur in these assets. There were four issuers with Texas Ratios in excess of 50% for which we concluded there would not be a default, primarily due to their current operating results and demonstrated ability to raise additional capital.
 
There were no remaining issuers in our pooled trust preferred securities which had a Texas Ratio in excess of 70.00%. For the remaining issuers with a Texas Ratio between 50.00% and 69.99%, we estimated 25% of the related cash flows of the issuer would not be realized. We concluded that issuers with a Texas Ratio below 50.00% are considered healthy, and there was a minimal risk of default. We assigned a zero default rate to these issuers. Our analysis also assumed that issuers currently deferring would default with no recovery, and issuers that have defaulted will have no recovery.
 
We had an independent third party prepare a discounted cash flow analysis for each of these pooled trust preferred securities based on the assumptions discussed above. Other significant assumptions were: (1) no issuers will prepay; (2) senior classes will not call the debt on their portions; and (3) use of the forward London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) curve. The cash flows were discounted at the effective rate for each security. For each issuer that we assumed a 25% shortfall in the cash flows, the cash flow analysis eliminates 25% of the cash flow for each issuer effective immediately.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
One of the pooled trust preferred securities is over 90 days past due and the Company has stopped accruing interest. The remaining pooled trust preferred security as well as the single issuer trust preferred security both are performing according to their terms.  The Company also owns a pooled trust preferred security that is carried under the fair value option, where the unrealized losses are included in the Consolidated Statements of Income– Net gain (loss) from fair value adjustments.  This security is over 90 days past due and the Company has stopped accruing interest.
 
It is not anticipated at this time that the one single issuer trust preferred security and the two pooled trust preferred securities, would be settled at a price that is less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment. Each of these securities is performing according to its terms; except for the pooled trust preferred securities for which the Company has stopped accruing interest as discussed above, and, in the opinion of management based on the review performed at June 30, 2011, will continue to perform according to its terms. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of the securities’ amortized cost basis. This conclusion is based upon considering the Company’s cash and working capital requirements, and contractual and regulatory obligations, none of which the Company believes would cause the sale of the securities. Therefore, the Company did not consider the one single issuer trust preferred security and the two pooled trust preferred securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2011.
 
At June 30, 2011, the Company held six trust preferred issues which had a current credit rating of at least one rating below investment grade. Two of those issues are carried under the fair value option and therefore, changes in fair value are included in the Consolidated Statement of Income – Net gain (loss) from fair value adjustments.

The following table details the remaining four trust preferred issues that were evaluated to determine if they were other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2011. The class the Company owns in pooled trust preferred securities does not have any excess subordination. The table includes single-issuer or pooled trust preferred securities, class, number of performing banks in the security, amortized cost, fair value, cumulative credit related OTTI, deferrals/defaults as a percentage of the original security, expected deferrals/defaults as a percentage of currently performing issuers and the lowest current rating:
 
                                 
Deferrals/Defaults
       
                                 
Actual as a
 
Expected
       
                           
Cumulative
   
Percentage
 
Percentage
 
Current
 
Issuer
       
Performing
   
Amortized
   
Fair
   
Credit Related
   
of Original
 
of Performing
 
Lowest
 
Type
 
Class
   
Banks
   
Cost
   
Value
   
OTTI
   
Security
 
Collateral
 
Rating
 
               
(Dollars in thousands)
                       
                                                     
Single issuer
    n/a       1     $ 300     $ 254     $ -    
None
 
None
 
BB
 +  
Single issuer
    n/a       1       500       513       -    
None
 
None
 
BB
 -  
Pooled issuer
    B1       21       5,617       2,960       2,196         28.2 %     2.1 %       C    
Pooled issuer
    C1       19       3,645       2,300       1,542         25.6 %     2.9 %       C    
Total
                  $ 10,062     $ 6,027     $ 3,738                                  
 
REMIC and CMO:
The unrealized losses in Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (“REMIC”) and CMO securities at June 30, 2011 consist of five issues from the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), four issues from the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), seven issues from the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) and eight private issues.
 
The unrealized losses on the REMIC and CMO securities issued by FHLMC, FNMA and GNMA were caused by movements in interest rates. It is not anticipated that these securities would be settled at a price that is less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment. Each of these securities is performing according to its terms and, in the opinion of management, will continue to perform according to its terms. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of the securities amortized cost basis. This conclusion is based upon considering the Company’s cash and working capital requirements, and contractual and regulatory obligations, none of which the Company believes would cause the sale of the securities.  Therefore, the Company did not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2011.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The unrealized losses at June 30, 2011 on REMIC and CMO securities issued by private issuers were caused by movements in interest rates, a significant widening of credit spreads across markets for these securities, and illiquidity and uncertainty in the financial markets. Each of these securities has some level of credit enhancements, and none are collateralized by sub-prime loans.  Currently, five of these securities are performing according to their terms, with three securities remitting less than the full principal amount due.  The principal loss for these three securities totaled $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  These losses were anticipated in the cumulative credit related OTTI charges recorded for these three securities.
 
Credit related impairment for mortgage-backed securities are determined for each security by estimating losses based on the following set of assumptions: (1) delinquency and foreclosure levels; (2) projected losses at various loss severity levels; and (3) credit enhancement and coverage. Based on these reviews, an OTTI charge was recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2011, on one private issue CMO of $3.9 million before tax, of which $0.9 million was charged against earnings in the Consolidated Statements of Income and $3.0 million before tax ($1.7 million after-tax) was recorded in AOCL. There was no credit related OTTI charge recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2011.
 
The portion of the above mentioned OTTI, recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2011, that was related to credit losses was calculated using the following significant assumptions:  (1) delinquency and foreclosure levels of 21%; (2) projected loss severity of 50%; (3) assumed default rates of 10% for the first 12 months, 8% for the next 12 months, 6% for the next 12 months and 2% thereafter and (4) prepayment speeds of 10%.
 
It is not anticipated at this time that the eight private issue securities for which an OTTI charge during the three months ended June 30, 2011was not recorded, would be settled at a price that is less than the current amortized cost of the Company’s investment.  Each of these securities is performing according to its terms; except for the three private issue securities that are remitting less than the full principal amount due as discussed above, and in the opinion of management, will continue to perform according to their terms. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of the securities amortized cost basis. This conclusion is based upon considering the Company’s cash and working capital requirements, and contractual and regulatory obligations, none of which the Company believes would cause the sale of the securities.  Therefore, the Company did not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2011.
 
At June 30, 2011, the Company held 16 private issue CMOs which had a current credit rating of at least one rating below investment grade. Six of those issues are carried under the fair value option and therefore, changes in fair value are included in the Consolidated Statement of Income – Net gain (loss) from fair value adjustments. The following table details the remaining 10 private issue CMOs that were evaluated to determine if they were other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2011. The table includes, by security, amortized cost, fair value, outstanding principal, cumulative credit related OTTI charges, year security was issued, maturity date, current rating, location of underlying collateral and average FICO score of borrower:

                 
Cumulative
                   
                 
OTTI
   
Current
           
Average
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
Outstanding
 
Charges
Year of
 
Lowest
Collateral Located in:
FICO
Security
 
Cost
   
Value
 
Principal
 
Recorded
Issuance
Maturity
Rating
CA
FL
VA
NY
TX
MD
Score
   
(Dollars in  thousands)
                       
                                       
1
 $ 
 12,983
  $
 10,124
      15,025
$
 3,279
2006
05/25/36
D
45%
   
14%
   
720
2
 
           6,113
   
       4,550
 
               6,213
 
                   100
2006
08/19/36
C
52%
         
738
3
 
           5,811
   
       4,040
 
               6,257
 
                   774
2006
08/25/36
D
38%
13%
       
713
4
 
           4,589
   
       3,909
 
               5,166
 
                   582
2006
08/25/36
CC
36%
15%
 
12%
10%
 
727
5
 
           3,655
   
       3,294
 
               3,888
 
                   171
2006
03/25/36
CCC
36%
         
728
6
 
           2,707
   
       2,729
 
               2,724
 
                         -
2005
12/25/35
Ba2
38%
         
736
7
 
           5,509
   
       3,070
 
               5,785
 
                   222
2006
05/25/36
CC
31%
 
19%
   
10%
714
8
 
           1,660
   
       1,670
 
               1,675
 
                         -
2006
08/25/36
B2
28%
         
738
9
 
           1,889
   
       1,866
 
               1,916
 
                         -
2005
11/25/35
B
39%
 
17%
   
11%
732
10
 
           1,613
   
       1,558
 
               1,616
 
                         -
2005
11/25/35
CCC
45%
         
740
Total
 $ 
  46,529
 
 36,810
        50,265
 5,128
                   

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)


GNMA:
The unrealized losses on the securities issued by GNMA were caused by movements in interest rates. It is not anticipated that these securities would be settled at a price that is less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment. Each of these securities is performing according to its terms and, in the opinion of management, will continue to perform according to its terms. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of the securities amortized cost basis. This conclusion is based upon considering the Company’s cash and working capital requirements, and contractual and regulatory obligations, none of which the Company believes would cause the sale of the securities.  Therefore, the Company did not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2011.
 

FNMA:
The unrealized losses on the securities issued by FNMA were caused by movements in interest rates. It is not anticipated that these securities would be settled at a price that is less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment. Each of these securities is performing according to its terms and, in the opinion of management, will continue to perform according to its terms. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of the securities amortized cost basis. This conclusion is based upon considering the Company’s cash and working capital requirements, and contractual and regulatory obligations, none of which the Company believes would cause the sale of the securities.  Therefore, the Company did not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2011.
 
The following table details the total impairment on debt securities, as of June 30, 2011, for which the Company has previously recorded a credit related OTTI charge in the Consolidated Statements of Income:

               
Gross Unrealized
   
Cumulative
 
               
Losses Recorded
   
Credit OTTI
 
(in thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
   
In AOCL
   
Losses
 
                         
Private issued CMO's (1)
  $ 38,660     $ 28,986     $ 9,674     $ 3,601  
Trust preferred securities (1)
    9,262       5,260       4,002       3,738  
Total
  $ 47,922     $ 34,246     $ 13,676     $ 7,339  
 
(1)  
The Company has recorded OTTI charges in the Consolidated Statements of Income on six private issue CMOs and two pooled trust preferred securities for which a portion of the OTTI is currently recorded in AOCL.
 
The following table represents the activity related to the credit loss component recognized in earnings on debt securities held by the Company for which a portion of OTTI was recognized in AOCL for the period indicated:
 
   
For the six months ended
 
(in thousands)
 
June 30, 2011
 
Beginning balance
  $ 7,011  
         
Recognition of actual losses
    (598 )
OTTI charges due to credit loss recorded in earnings
    926  
Securities sold during the period
    -  
Securities where there is an intent to sell or requirement to sell
    -  
Ending balance
  $ 7,339  
 

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table details the amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s securities, classified as available for sale at June 30, 2011, by contractual maturity. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
   
Amortized
       
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Due in one year or less
  $ 23,448     $ 23,448  
Due after one year through five years
    9,933       10,031  
Due after five years through ten years
    -       -  
Due after ten years
    25,508       21,341  
Total other securities
    58,889       54,820  
Mortgage-backed securities
    791,601       798,999  
Total securities available for sale
  $ 850,490     $ 853,819  
 
The following table summarizes the Company’s portfolio of securities available for sale at December 31, 2010:
 
               
Gross
   
Gross
 
   
Amortized
         
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
 
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
   
Gains
   
Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
U.S. government agencies
  $ 10,556     $ 10,459     $ 111     $ 208  
Other
    31,423       29,028       6       2,401  
Mutual funds
    10,625       10,625       -       -  
Total other securities
    52,604       50,112       117       2,609  
REMIC and CMO
    456,210       453,465       10,039       12,784  
GNMA
    81,439       85,955       4,580       64  
FNMA
    192,750       194,540       3,813       2,023  
FHLMC
    19,561       20,117       556       -  
Total mortgage-backed securities
    749,960       754,077       18,988       14,871  
Total securities available for sale
  $ 802,564     $ 804,189     $ 19,105     $ 17,480  
 
Mortgage-backed securities shown in the table above included one private issue CMO that was collateralized by commercial real estate mortgages with an amortized cost and market value of $14.6 million at December 31, 2010.  The remaining private issue mortgage-backed securities are backed by one-to-four family residential mortgage loans.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table shows the Company’s available for sale securities with gross unrealized losses and their fair value, aggregated by category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2010:

   
Total
   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or more
 
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
 
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
U.S. government agencies
  $ 7,792     $ 208     $ 7,792     $ 208     $ -     $ -  
Other
    9,161       2,401       2,000       1       7,161       2,400  
Total other securities
    16,953       2,609       9,792       209       7,161       2,400  
REMIC and CMO
    209,682       12,784       169,356       5,783       40,326       7,001  
GNMA
    16,214       64       16,214       64       -       -  
FNMA
    97,255       2,023       97,255       2,023       -       -  
Total mortgage-backed securities
    323,151       14,871       282,825       7,870       40,326       7,001  
Total securities available for sale
  $ 340,104     $ 17,480     $ 292,617     $ 8,079     $ 47,487     $ 9,401  
 
5.             Loans
 
Loans are reported at their outstanding principal balance net of any unearned income, charge-offs, deferred loan fees and costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Interest on loans is recognized on the accrual basis. The accrual of income on loans is generally discontinued when certain factors, such as contractual delinquency of 90 days or more, indicate reasonable doubt as to the timely collectability of such income. Uncollected interest previously recognized on non-accrual loans is reversed from interest income at the time the loan is placed on non-accrual status. A non-accrual loan can be returned to accrual status when contractual delinquency returns to less than 90 days delinquent. Subsequent cash payments received on non-accrual loans that do not bring the loan to less than 90 days delinquent are recorded on a cash basis. Subsequent cash payments can also be applied first as a reduction of principal until all principal is recovered and then subsequently to interest, if in management’s opinion, it is evident that recovery of all principal due is unlikely to occur. Net loan origination costs and premiums or discounts on loans purchased are amortized into interest income over the contractual life of the loans using the level-yield method. Prepayment penalties received on loans which pay in full prior to their scheduled maturity are included in interest income in the period they are collected.
 
The Company maintains an allowance for loan losses at an amount, which, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb probable estimated losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Management’s judgment in determining the adequacy of the allowance is based on evaluations of the collectability of loans. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available. In assessing the adequacy of the Company's allowance for loan losses, management considers various factors such as, the current fair value of collateral for collateral dependent loans, the Company's historical loss experience, recent trends in losses, collection policies and collection experience, trends in the volume of non-performing and classified loans, changes in the composition and volume of the gross loan portfolio and local and national economic conditions. The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board of Directors”) reviews and approves management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis.
 
The allowance for loan losses is established through charges to earnings in the form of a provision for loan losses. Increases and decreases in the allowance other than charge-offs and recoveries are included in the provision for loan losses. When a loan or a portion of a loan is determined to be uncollectible, the portion deemed uncollectible is charged against the allowance, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
 
The Company recognizes a loan as non-performing when the borrower has indicated the inability to bring the loan current, or due to other circumstances which, in our opinion, indicate the borrower will be unable to bring the loan current within a reasonable time, or if the collateral value is deemed to have been impaired. All loans classified as non-performing, which includes all loans past due 90 days or more, are classified as non-accrual unless there is, in our opinion, compelling evidence the borrower will bring the loan current in the immediate future. Appraisals and/or updated internal evaluations are obtained as soon as practical, and before the loan becomes 90 days delinquent. The loan balances of collateral dependant impaired loans are compared to the loan’s updated fair value. The balance which exceeds fair value is charged-off.  Management reviews the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis, and records as a provision the amount deemed appropriate, after considering current year charge-offs, charge-off trends, new loan production, current balance by particular loan categories and delinquent loans by particular loan categories.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
 
A loan is considered impaired when, based upon the most current information, the Company believes it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due, both principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the loan. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or at the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Interest income on impaired loans is recorded on a cash basis. The Company’s management considers all non-accrual loans impaired.
 
The Company reviews each impaired loan to determine if a charge-off is to be recorded or if a valuation allowance is to be allocated to the loan. The Company does not allocate a valuation allowance to loans for which we have concluded the current value of the underlying collateral will allow for recovery of the loan balance either through the sale of the loan or by foreclosure and sale of the property.
 
The Company uses multiple valuation approaches in evaluating the underlying collateral. These include obtaining a third party appraisal, an income approach and a sales approach. When obtained, third party appraisals are given the most weight. The income approach is used for income producing properties, and uses current revenues less operating expenses to determine the net cash flow of the property. Once the net cash flow is determined, the value of the property is calculated using an appropriate capitalization rate for the property. The sales approach uses comparable sales prices in the market. When we do not obtain third party appraisals, we place greater reliance on the income approach to value the collateral.
 
In preparing internal evaluations of property values, the Company seeks to obtain current data on the subject property from various sources, including: (1) the borrower; (2) copies of existing leases; (3) local real estate brokers and appraisers; (4) public records (such as for real estate taxes and water and sewer charges); (5) comparable sales and rental data in the market; (6) an inspection of the property and (7) interviews with tenants. These internal evaluations primarily focus on the income approach and comparable sales data to value the property.
 
As of June 30, 2011, the Company utilized recent third party appraisals of the collateral to measure impairment for $88.5 million, or 60.0%, of collateral dependent impaired loans, and used internal evaluations of the property’s value for $59.1 million, or 40.0%, of collateral dependent impaired loans.
 
The following table shows net loan charge-offs (recoveries) for the periods indicated:
 
   
For the three months ended
   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Multi-family residential
  $ 879     $ 1,142     $ 1,796     $ 2,234  
Commercial real estate
    572       192       2,522       332  
One-to-four family – mixed-use property
    307       465       480       825  
One-to-four family – residential
    454       25       1,928       94  
Construction
    703       -       703       862  
Small Business Administration
    148       (38 )     471       252  
Commercial business and other
    9       336       441       (185 )
    Total net loan charge-offs
  $ 3,072     $ 2,122     $ 8,341     $ 4,414  
 
The Company may restructure a loan to enable a borrower to continue making payments when it is deemed to be in our best long-term interest. This restructure may include reducing the interest rate or amount of the monthly payment for a specified period of time, after which the interest rate and repayment terms revert to the original terms of the loan. The Company classifies these loans as troubled debt restructured (“TDR”).
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The Company reviews its delinquencies on a loan by loan basis and continually explores ways to help borrowers meet their obligations and return them back to current status. Management takes a proactive approach to managing delinquent loans, including conducting site examinations and encouraging borrowers to meet with a Bank representative. We have been developing short-term payment plans that enable certain borrowers to bring their loans current. In addition, we have restructured certain problem loans by either: reducing the interest rate until the next reset date, extending the amortization period thereby lowering the monthly payments, deferring a portion of the interest payment, or changing the loan to interest only payments for a limited time period. At times, certain problem loans have been restructured by combining more than one of these options. These restructurings have not included a reduction of principal balance. We believe that restructuring these loans in this manner will allow certain borrowers to become and remain current on their loans. These restructured loans are classified as TDR. Loans which have been current for six consecutive months at the time they are restructured as TDR remain on accrual status. Loans which were delinquent at the time they are restructured as a TDR are placed on non-accrual status until they have made timely payments for six consecutive months. Loans that are restructured as TDR but are not performing in accordance with the restructured terms are excluded from the TDR table below, as they are placed on non-accrual status and reported as non-performing loans.
 
The following table shows loans classified as TDR that are performing according to their restructured terms at the periods indicated:
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
 
Accrual Status:
           
Multi-family residential
  $ 9,711     $ 11,242  
Commercial real estate
    2,430       2,448  
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
    800       206  
Construction
    23,431       -  
Commercial business and other
    2,000       -  
Total performing troubled debt restructured
  $ 38,372     $ 13,896  
 
The following table shows non-performing loans at the periods indicated:
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
 
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing:
           
Multi-family residential
  $ -     $ 103  
Commercial real estate
    330       3,328  
Construction
    775       -  
Commercial business and other
    -       6  
Total
    1,105       3,437  
                 
Non-accrual loans:
               
Multi-family residential
    35,540       35,633  
Commercial real estate
    23,918       22,806  
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
    28,968       30,478  
One-to-four family - residential
    10,186       10,695  
Co-operative apartments
    133       -  
Construction
    2,665       4,465  
Small business administration
    803       1,159  
Commercial business and other
    6,727       3,419  
Total
    108,940       108,655  
Total non-performing loans
  $ 110,045     $ 112,092  
 
The interest foregone on non-accrual loans and loans classified as TDR totaled $2.3 million and $1.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  The interest foregone on non-accrual loans and loans classified as TDR totaled $4.9 million and $4.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table shows an age analysis of our recorded investment in loans at June 30, 2011:
 
                                     
               
Greater
                   
   
30 - 59 Days
   
60 - 89 Days
   
than
   
Total Past
             
(in thousands)
 
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
90 Days
   
Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
 
                                     
                                     
Multi-family residential
  $ 26,720     $ 2,129     $ 34,869     $ 63,718     $ 1,242,305     $ 1,306,023  
Commercial real estate
    9,144       1,993       23,918       35,055       590,281       625,336  
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
    23,052       2,195       28,969       54,216       660,517       714,733  
One-to-four family - residential
    3,525       887       10,185       14,597       209,722       224,319  
Co-operative apartments
    19       -       133       152       5,785       5,937  
Construction loans
    2,494       5,245       2,665       10,404       49,891       60,295  
Small Business Administration
    57       148       598       803       14,066       14,869  
Taxi medallion
    -       -       -       -       71,763       71,763  
Commercial business and other
    37       1       6,727       6,765       185,549       192,314  
    Total
  $ 65,048     $ 12,598     $ 108,064     $ 185,710     $ 3,029,879     $ 3,215,589  
 
The following table shows an age analysis of our recorded investment in loans at December 31, 2010:
 
                                     
               
Greater
                   
   
30 - 59 Days
   
60 - 89 Days
   
than
   
Total Past
             
(in thousands)
 
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
90 Days
   
Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
 
   
(in thousands)
 
                                     
Multi-family residential
  $ 30,799     $ 7,014     $ 35,736     $ 73,549     $ 1,178,627     $ 1,252,176  
Commercial real estate
    17,167       2,181       26,134       45,482       617,312       662,794  
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
    19,596       6,376       30,478       56,450       672,360       728,810  
One-to-four family - residential
    4,826       1,046       10,695       16,567       224,809       241,376  
Co-operative apartments
    133       -       -       133       6,082       6,215  
Construction loans
    2,900       5,485       4,465       12,850       62,669       75,519  
Small Business Administration
    418       991       1,159       2,568       14,943       17,511  
Taxi medallion
    -       -       -       -       88,264       88,264  
Commercial business and other
    4,534       3       3,425       7,962       179,199       187,161  
    Total
  $ 80,373     $ 23,096     $ 112,092     $ 215,561     $ 3,044,265     $ 3,259,826  
 
The following table shows the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:
 
   
For the six months
 
   
ended June 30
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
 
             
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 27,699     $ 20,324  
Provision for loan losses
    10,000       10,000  
Charge-off's
    (8,559 )     (5,201 )
Recoveries
    218       787  
Balance, end of period
  $ 29,358     $ 25,910  
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table shows the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2011:
 
(in thousands)
 
Multi-family
residential
   
Commercial
real estate
   
One-to-four
family -
mixed-use
property
   
One-to-four
family -
residential
   
Co-operative
apartments
   
Construction
loans
   
Small Business
Administration
   
Taxi
medallion
   
Commercial
business and
other
   
Total
 
                                                             
Allowance for credit losses:
                                                           
Beginning balance
  $ 9,007     $ 4,905     $ 5,997     $ 938     $ 17     $ 589     $ 1,303     $ 639     $ 4,304     $ 27,699  
   Charge-off's
    (1,817 )     (2,522 )     (588 )     (1,991 )     -       (703 )     (488 )     -       (450 )     (8,559 )
   Recoveries
    21       -       108       63       -       -       17       -       9       218  
   Provision
    2,142       2,925       (1,049 )     2,746       10       1,193       637       (582 )     1,978       10,000  
Ending balance
  $ 9,353     $ 5,308     $ 4,468     $ 1,756     $ 27     $ 1,079     $ 1,469     $ 57     $ 5,841     $ 29,358  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 91     $ 162     $ 34     $ -     $ -     $ 303     $ 553     $ -     $ 3,082     $ 4,225  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 9,262     $ 5,146     $ 4,434     $ 1,756     $ 27     $ 776     $ 916     $ 57     $ 2,759     $ 25,133  
                                                                                 
Financing Recevables:
                                                                               
Ending balance
  $ 1,242,305     $ 590,281     $ 660,517     $ 209,722     $ 5,785     $ 49,891     $ 14,066     $ 71,763     $ 185,549     $ 3,029,879  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 32,469     $ 17,132     $ 16,876     $ 2,682     $ -     $ 23,430     $ 1,106     $ 6,132     $ 2,000     $ 101,827  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,209,836     $ 573,149     $ 643,641     $ 207,040     $ 5,785     $ 26,461     $ 12,960     $ 65,631     $ 183,549     $ 2,928,052  
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following table shows our recorded investment, unpaid principal balance and allocated allowance for loan losses, average recorded investment and interest income recognized for loans that were considered impaired at or for the six month period ended June 30, 2011:
 
         
Unpaid
         
Average
   
Interest
 
   
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Recorded
   
Income
 
   
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
   
Investment
   
Recognized
 
                               
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                             
Mortgage loans:
                             
Multi-family residential
  $ 38,721     $ 44,445     $ -     $ 37,792     $ 113  
Commercial real estate
    38,577       43,685       -       33,915       426  
One-to-four family mixed-use property
    30,953       33,235       -       31,451       48  
One-to-four family residential
    10,483       12,613       -       10,190       13  
Co-operative apartments
    133       133       -       67       -  
Construction
    11,179       11,179       -       10,795       138  
Non-mortgage loans:
                    -                  
Small Business Administration
    -       -       -       -       -  
Taxi Medallion
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial Business and other
    17,329       17,566       -       17,406       342  
Total loans with no related allowance recorded
    147,375       162,856       -       141,616       1,080  
                                         
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
Mortgage loans:
                                       
Multi-family residential
    13,107       13,107       91       13,069       181  
Commercial real estate
    3,838       3,966       162       3,853       52  
One-to-four family mixed-use property
    2,426       2,449       34       1,985       19  
One-to-four family residential
    -       -       -       286       -  
Co-operative apartments
    -       -       -       -       -  
Construction
    23,430       23,430       303       23,824       469  
Non-mortgage loans:
                                       
Small Business Administration
    1,106       1,106       553       1,202       9  
Taxi Medallion
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial Business and other
    8,133       8,797       3,082       8,092       101  
Total loans with an allowance recorded
    52,040       52,855       4,225       52,311       831  
                                         
Total Impaired Loans:
                                       
Total mortgage loans
  $ 172,847     $ 188,242     $ 590     $ 167,227     $ 1,459  
Total non-mortgage loans
  $ 26,568     $ 27,469     $ 3,635     $ 26,700     $ 452  
 
 In accordance with our policy and the current regulatory guidelines, we designate loans as “Special Mention,” which are considered “Criticized Loans,” and “Substandard,” “Doubtful,” or “Loss,” which are considered “Classified Loans”.  If a loan does not fall within one of the previous mentioned categories then the loan would be considered “Pass.” We designate a loan as Substandard when a well-defined weakness is identified that jeopardizes the orderly liquidation of the debt. We designate a loan Doubtful when it displays the inherent weakness of a Substandard loan with the added provision that collection of the debt in full, on the basis of existing facts, is highly improbable. We designate a loan as Loss if it is deemed the debtor is incapable of repayment.  Loans that are designated as Loss are charged to the Allowance for Loan Losses. Loans that are non-accrual are designated as Substandard, Doubtful or Loss. We designate a loan as Special Mention if the asset does not warrant classification within one of the other classifications, but does contain a potential weakness that deserves closer attention.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
The following table sets forth the recorded investment in loans designated as Criticized or Classified at June 30, 2011:
 
(In thousands)
 
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Loss
   
Total
 
                               
Multi-family residential
  $ 17,763     $ 50,755     $ -     $ -     $ 68,518  
Commercial real estate
    16,005       42,415       -       -       58,420  
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
    18,561       32,579       -       -       51,140  
One-to-four family - residential
    2,863       10,483       -       -       13,346  
Co-operative apartments
    -       133       -       -       133  
Construction loans
    2,462       34,609       -       -       37,071  
Small Business Administration
    320       817       288       -       1,425  
Commercial business and other
    3,654       24,226       1,238       -       29,118  
Total loans
  $ 61,628     $ 196,017     $ 1,526     $ -     $ 259,171  
 
The following table sets forth the recorded investment in loans designated as Criticized or Classified at December 31, 2010:
 
(In thousands)
 
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Loss
   
Total
 
                               
Multi-family residential
  $ 20,277     $ 51,626     $ -     $ -     $ 71,903  
Commercial real estate
    13,228       32,120       -       -       45,348  
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
    15,546       33,539       -       -       49,085  
One-to-four family - residential
    2,849       10,874       -       -       13,723  
Co-operative apartments
    -       -       -       -       -  
Construction loans
    5,945       30,589       -       -       36,534  
Small Business Administration
    558       1,432       -       -       1,990  
Commercial business and other
    14,302       13,628       1,238       -       29,168  
Total loans
  $ 72,705     $ 173,808     $ 1,238     $ -     $ 247,751  
 
6.        Other Real Estate Owned
 
The following are changes in Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”) during the period indicated:
 
   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 1,588     $ 2,262  
Acquisitions
    1,861       3,390  
Sales
    (1,621 )     (2,648 )
Balance at end of period
  $ 1,828     $ 3,004  

During the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded gross gains from the sale of OREO in the amount of $251,000 and $8,000, respectively. During the three months ended June 30, 2011, the Company recorded no gross losses from the sale of OREO and in 2010, recorded losses in the amount of $133,000. During the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded gross gains from the sale of OREO in the amount of $251,000 and $117,000, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded gross losses from the sale of OREO in the amount of $12,000 and $150,000, respectively. The net gains / losses on the sale of OREO are included in the Consolidated Statements of Income in Other operating expenses.
 
 
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7.             Stock-Based Compensation

For the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company’s net income, as reported, includes $0.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation costs and $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of income tax benefits related to the stock-based compensation plans.  For the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company’s net income, as reported, includes $1.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation costs and $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively, of income tax benefits related to the stock-based compensation plans.
 
The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Key assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the exercise price of the award, the expected option term, the expected volatility of the Company’s stock price, the risk-free interest rate over the options’ expected term and the annual dividend yield. The Company uses the fair value of the common stock on the date of award to measure compensation cost for restricted stock unit awards. Compensation cost is recognized over the vesting period of the award using the straight line method. During the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company granted 213,095 and 169,820 restricted stock units, respectively. There were no stock options granted during the six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.  There were no stock options or restricted stock units granted during the three month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

The 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“Omnibus Plan”) became effective on May 17, 2005 after adoption by the Board of Directors and approval by the stockholders.  The Omnibus Plan authorizes the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) to grant a variety of equity compensation awards as well as long-term and annual cash incentive awards, all of which can be structured so as to comply with Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal revenue Code”). On May 17, 2011, stockholders approved an amendment to the Omnibus Plan authorizing an additional 625,000 shares for use for full value awards.  These additional shares, along with shares remaining that were previously authorized by stockholders under the 1996 Restricted Stock Incentive Plan and the 1996 Stock Option Incentive Plan, are available for use as full value awards and non-full value awards under the Omnibus Plan.  As of June 30, 2011, there are 720,283 shares available for full value awards and 300 shares available for non-full value awards. To satisfy stock option exercises or fund restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards, shares are issued from treasury stock, if available, otherwise new shares are issued.  Grants and awards under the 1996 Restricted Stock Incentive Plan and the 1996 Stock Option Incentive Plan prior to the effective date of the Omnibus Plan remained outstanding as issued. The Company will maintain separate pools of available shares for full value as opposed to non-full value awards, except that shares can be moved from the non-full value pool to the full value pool on a 3-for-1 basis. The exercise price per share of a stock option grant may not be less than the fair market value of the common stock of the Company, as defined in the Omnibus Plan, on the date of grant, and may not be re-priced without the approval of the Company’s stockholders. Options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock based awards granted under the Omnibus Plan are generally subject to a minimum vesting period of three years with stock options having a 10-year contractual term. Other awards do not have a contractual term of expiration. Restricted stock unit awards include participants who have reached or are close to reaching retirement eligibility, at which time such awards fully vest. These amounts are included in stock-based compensation expense.
 
Full Value Awards: The first pool is available for full value awards, such as restricted stock unit awards. The pool will be decreased by the number of shares granted as full value awards. The pool will be increased from time to time by: (1) the number of shares that are returned to or retained by the Company as a result of the cancellation, expiration, forfeiture or other termination of a full value award (under the Omnibus Plan or the 1996 Restricted Stock Incentive Plan); (2) the settlement of such an award in cash; (3) the delivery to the award holder of fewer shares than the number underlying the award, including shares which are withheld from full value awards; or (4) the surrender of shares by an award holder in payment of the exercise price or taxes with respect to a full value award. The Omnibus Plan will allow the Company to transfer shares from the non-full value pool to the full value pool on a 3-for-1 basis, but does not allow the transfer of shares from the full value pool to the non-full value pool.
 
 
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The following table summarizes the Company’s full value awards at or for the six months ended June 30, 2011:
 
         
Weighted-Average
 
         
Grant-Date
 
Full Value Awards
 
Shares
   
Fair Value
 
             
Non-vested at December 31, 2010
    287,004     $ 13.02  
Granted
    213,095       14.53  
Vested
    (121,129 )     14.26  
Forfeited
    (4,084 )     13.84  
Non-vested at June 30, 2011
    374,886     $ 13.47  
                 
Vested but unissued at June 30, 2011
    87,904     $ 12.92  
 
As of June 30, 2011, there was $4.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested full value awards granted under the Omnibus Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.1 years.  The total fair value of awards vested for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively.  The total fair value of awards vested for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were $1.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively. The vested but unissued full value awards consist of awards made to employees and directors who are eligible for retirement. According to the terms of the Omnibus Plan, these employees and directors have no risk of forfeiture.  These shares will be issued at the original contractual vesting dates.
 
Non-Full Value Awards: The second pool is available for non-full value awards, such as stock options. The pool will be increased from time to time by the number of shares that are returned to or retained by the Company as a result of the cancellation, expiration, forfeiture or other termination of a non-full value award (under the Omnibus Plan or the 1996 Stock Option Incentive Plan).  The second pool will not be replenished by shares withheld or surrendered in payment of the exercise price or taxes, retained by the Company as a result of the delivery to the award holder of fewer shares than the number underlying the award or the settlement of the award in cash.
 
The following table summarizes certain information regarding the non-full value awards, all of which have been granted as stock options, at or for the six months ended June 30, 2011:
 
         
Weighted-
   
Weighted-Average
   
Aggregate
 
         
Average
   
Remaining
   
Intrinsic
 
         
Exercise
   
Contractual
   
Value
 
Non-Full Value Awards
 
Shares
   
Price
   
Term
    ($000) *  
                           
Outstanding at December 31, 2010
    1,247,888     $ 14.51                
Granted
    -       -                
Exercised
    (175,570 )     11.80                
Forfeited
    (92,858 )     12.94                
Outstanding at June 30, 2011
    979,460     $ 15.14       4.0     $ 578  
Exercisable shares at June 30 2011
    859,500     $ 15.49       3.5     $ 269  
Vested but unexercisable shares at June 30, 2011
    3,600     $ 14.58       6.8     $ 5  
 
* The intrinsic value of a stock option is the difference between the market value of the underlying stock and the exercise price of the option.
 
As of June 30, 2011, there was $0.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested non-full value awards granted under the Omnibus Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years.  The vested but unexercisable non-full value awards were made to employees who are eligible for retirement. According to the terms of the Omnibus Plan, these employees have no risk of forfeiture.  These awards will be exercisable at the original contractual vesting dates.
 
 
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Cash proceeds, fair value received, tax benefits, and intrinsic value related to stock options exercised and the weighted average grant date fair value for options granted, during the six months ended June 30, 2011 are provided in the following table:
 
   
For the three months ended
   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Proceeds from stock options exercised
  $ 1,492     $ 233     $ 2,016     $ 233  
Fair value of shares received upon exercised of stock options
    54       370       54       370  
Tax benefit (expense) related to stock options exercised
    247       15       183       15  
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised
    340       156       419       156  
Grant date fair value at weighted average
    n/a       n/a       n/a       n/a  
 
Phantom Stock Plan: the Company maintains a non-qualified phantom stock plan as a supplement to its profit sharing plan for officers who have achieved the level of Senior Vice President and above and completed one year of service.  However, officers who had achieved at least the level of Vice President and completed one year of service prior to January 1, 2009 remain eligible to participate in the phantom stock plan.  Awards are made under this plan on certain compensation not eligible for awards made under the profit sharing plan, due to the terms of the profit sharing plan and the Internal Revenue Code. Employees receive awards under this plan proportionate to the amount they would have received under the profit sharing plan, but for limits imposed by the profit sharing plan and the Internal Revenue Code. The awards are made as cash awards, and then converted to common stock equivalents (phantom shares) at the then current market value of the Company’s common stock. Dividends are credited to each employee’s account in the form of additional phantom shares each time the Company pays a dividend on its common stock. In the event of a change of control (as defined in this plan), an employee’s interest is converted to a fixed dollar amount and deemed to be invested in the same manner as his interest in the Savings Bank’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Employees vest under this plan 20% per year for 5 years. Employees also become 100% vested upon a change of control. Employees receive their vested interest in this plan in the form of a cash lump sum payment or installments, as elected by the employee, after termination of employment. The Company adjusts its liability under this plan to the fair value of the shares at the end of each period.
 
The following table summarizes the Phantom Stock Plan at or for the six months ended June 30, 2011:

Phantom Stock Plan
 
Shares
   
Fair Value
 
             
Outstanding at December 31, 2010
    30,970     $ 14.00  
Granted
    7,647       14.22  
Forfeited
    -       -  
Distributions
    (111 )     14.62  
Outstanding at June 30 , 2011
    38,506     $ 13.00  
Vested at June 30, 2011
    37,988     $ 13.00  
 
The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense (benefit) for the Phantom Stock Plan of $67,000 and $(9,000) for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The total fair value of the distributions from the Phantom Stock Plan was $1,000 and $2,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense (benefit) for the Phantom Stock Plan of $(30,000) and $33,000, respectively. The total fair value of the distributions from the Phantom Stock Plan during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were $2,000 and $4,000, respectively.

 
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8.             Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

The following table sets forth information regarding the components of net expense for the pension and other postretirement benefit plans.
 
   
Three months ended
   
Six months ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
Employee Pension Plan:
                       
    Interest cost
  $ 246     $ 239     $ 492     $ 478  
    Amortization of unrecognized loss
    153       91       306       182  
    Expected return on plan assets
    (308 )     (312 )     (616 )     (624 )
        Net employee pension expense
  $ 91     $ 18     $ 182     $ 36  
                                 
Outside Director Pension Plan:
                               
    Service cost
  $ 17     $ 16       34     $ 32  
    Interest cost
    31       33       62       66  
    Amortization of unrecognized gain
    (13 )     (14 )     (26 )     (28 )
    Amortization of past service liability
    10       10       20       20  
        Net outside director pension expense
  $ 45     $ 45     $ 90     $ 90  
                                 
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans:
                               
    Service cost
  $ 78     $ 68       156     $ 136  
    Interest cost
    52       52       104       104  
    Amortization of unrecognized loss
    -       2       -       4  
    Amortization of past service credit
    (21 )     (21 )     (42 )     (42 )
        Net other postretirement expense
  $ 109     $ 101     $ 218     $ 202  
                                 

The Company previously disclosed in its Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2010 that it expects to contribute $0.2 million to each of the Company’s Employee Pension Plan (the “Employee Pension Plan”) and the Outside Director Pension Plan (the “Outside Director Pension Plan”) and $0.1 million to the other post retirement benefit plans (the “Other Postretirement Benefit Plans”) during the year ending December 31, 2011. As of June 30, 2011, the Company has contributed $117,000 to the Employee Pension Plan, $44,000 to the Outside Director Pension Plan and $25,000 to the Other Postretirement Benefit Plans. As of June 30, 2011, the Company has not revised its expected contributions for the year ending December 31, 2011.

9.             Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company carries certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments” (“ASC Topic 825”), and values those financial assets and financial liabilities in accordance with ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC Topic 820”).  ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  ASC Topic 825 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. At June 30, 2011, the Company carried financial assets and financial liabilities under the fair value option with fair values of $75.1 million and $30.7 million, respectively. At December 31, 2010, the Company carried financial assets and financial liabilities under the fair value option with fair values of $73.0 million and $32.2 million, respectively. The Company elected to measure at fair value securities with a cost of $10.0 million that were purchased during the six months ended June 30, 2011. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company did not elect to carry any additional financial assets or financial liabilities under the fair value option.
 
 
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The following table presents the financial assets and financial liabilities reported at fair value under the fair value option, and the changes in fair value included in the Consolidated Statement of Income – Net gain from fair value adjustments, at or for the periods ended as indicated:
 
                                     
   
Fair Value
   
Fair Value
   
Changes in Fair Values For Items Measured at Fair Value
 
   
Measurements
   
Measurements
 
Pursuant to Election of the Fair Value Option
 
   
at June 30,
   
at December 31,
 
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
 
                                     
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 44,071     $ 51,475     $ 207     $ 616     $ (395 )   $ 1,185  
Other securities
    31,005       21,574       (260 )     (60 )     (769 )     124  
Borrowed funds
    30,702       32,227       1,096       2,067       1,521       2,929  
Net gain from fair value adjustments (1) (2)
            $ 1,043     $ 2,623     $ 357     $ 4,238  
                                                 
 
(1)  
The net gain from fair value adjustments presented in the above table does not include net losses of $1.2 million and $2.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, from the change in the fair value of interest rate caps.
 
(2)  
The net gain from fair value adjustments presented in the above table does not include net losses of $1.2 million and $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, from the change in the fair value of interest rate caps.
 
Included in the fair value of the financial assets and financial liabilities selected for the fair value option is the accrued interest receivable or payable for the related instrument. One pooled trust preferred security is over 90 days past due and the Company has stopped accruing interest. The Company continues to accrue on the remaining financial instruments and reports as interest income or interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income the interest receivable or payable on the financial instruments selected for the fair value option at their respective contractual rates.
 
The borrowed funds had a contractual principal amount of $61.9 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.  The fair value of borrowed funds includes accrued interest payable of $0.4 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
 
The Company generally holds its earning assets, other than securities available for sale, to maturity and settles its liabilities at maturity. However, fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time and are based on relevant market information. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular instrument. Accordingly, as assumptions change, such as interest rates and prepayments, fair value estimates change and these amounts may not necessarily be realized in an immediate sale.
 
Disclosure of fair value does not require fair value information for items that do not meet the definition of a financial instrument or certain other financial instruments specifically excluded from its requirements. These items include core deposit intangibles and other customer relationships, premises and equipment, leases, income taxes, foreclosed properties and equity.
 
Further, fair value disclosure does not attempt to value future income or business. These items may be material and accordingly, the fair value information presented does not purport to represent, nor should it be construed to represent, the underlying “market” or franchise value of the Company.
 
Financial assets and financial liabilities reported at fair value are required to be measured based on either: (1) quoted prices in active markets for identical financial instruments (Level 1); (2) significant other observable inputs (Level 2); or (3) significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).
 
A description of the methods and significant assumptions utilized in estimating the fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:
 
Level 1 – where quoted market prices are available in an active market. At June 30, 2011, Level 1 includes loans available for sale. The Company did not value any of its assets or liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis as Level 1 at December 31, 2010.
 
 
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Level 2 – when quoted market prices are not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar financial instruments and adjusted for differences between the quoted instrument and the instrument being valued.  Fair value can also be estimated by using pricing models, or discounted cash flows.  Pricing models primarily use market-based or independently sourced market parameters as inputs, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, equity or debt prices, and credit spreads.  In addition to observable market information, models also incorporate maturity and cash flow assumptions. At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, Level 2 includes mortgage related securities, corporate debt and interest rate caps.
 
Level 3 – when there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, financial instruments are classified as Level 3.  At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, Level 3 includes trust preferred securities owned by and junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company.
 
The methods described above may produce fair values that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. While the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with those of other market participants, the use of different methodologies, assumptions and models to determine fair value of certain financial instruments could produce different estimates of fair value at the reporting date.
 
The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis, classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy for the period indicated:
 
   
For the Six months ended
 
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Trust preferred
   
Junior subordinated
 
   
securities
   
debentures
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Beginning balance
  $ 10,144     $ 32,226  
Transfer into Level 3
    -       -  
Net loss from fair value adjustment of financial assets
    (954 )     -  
Net gain  from fair value adjustment of financial liabilities
    -       (1,520 )
Decrease in accrued interest
    -       (4 )
Change in unrealized losses included in other comprehensive income
    (1,654 )     -  
Ending balance
  $ 7,536     $ 30,702  
 
The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis, and the method that was used to determine their fair value, at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
   
Quoted Prices
                                     
   
in Active Markets
   
Significant Other
   
Significant Other
             
   
for Identical Assets
   
Observable Inputs
   
Unobservable Inputs
   
Total carried at fair value
 
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
   
on a recurring basis
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Assets:
                                               
Loans available for sale
  $ 4,139     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 4,139     $ -  
Mortgage-backed Securities
    -       -       798,999       754,077       -       -       798,999       754,077  
Other securities
    -       -       47,284       39,968       7,536       10,144       54,820       50,112  
Interest rate caps
    -       -       1,332       2,509       -       -       1,332       2,509  
Total assets
  $ 4,139     $ -     $ 847,615     $ 796,554     $ 7,536     $ 10,144     $ 859,290     $ 806,698  
                                                                 
                                                                 
Liabilities:
                                                               
Borrowings
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 30,702     $ 32,227     $ 30,702     $ 32,227  
Total liabilities
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 30,702     $ 32,227     $ 30,702     $ 32,227  
 
 
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The following table sets forth the Company’s assets that are carried at fair value on a non-recurring basis, and the method that was used to determine their fair value, at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
   
Quoted Prices
                                     
   
in Active Markets
   
Significant Other
   
Significant Other
             
   
for Identical Assets
   
Observable Inputs
   
Unobservable Inputs
   
Total carried at fair value
 
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
   
on a non-recurring basis
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
June 30,
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Assets:
                                               
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 55,839     $ 51,615     $ 55,839     $ 51,615  
Other Real estate owned
    -       -       -       -       1,828       1,588       1,828       1,588  
Total assets
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 57,667     $ 53,203     $ 57,667     $ 53,203  
 
The Company did not have any liabilities that were carried at fair value on a non-recurring basis at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
 
The estimated fair value of each material class of financial instruments at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and the related methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value are as follows:
 
Cash and Due from Banks, Overnight Interest-Earning Deposits and Federal Funds Sold, FHLB-NY stock, Bank Owned Life Insurance, Interest and Dividends Receivable, Mortgagors’ Escrow Deposits and Other Liabilities:

The carrying amounts are a reasonable estimate of fair value.
 
Securities Available for Sale:
 
Securities available for sale are carried at fair value in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Fair value is based upon quoted market prices (Level 1 input), where available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities and adjusted for differences between the quoted instrument and the instrument being valued (Level 2 input). When there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified as (Level 3 input).
 
Loans Available for Sale:
 
Loans available for sale are carried at fair value in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Fair value is based upon quoted market prices (Level 1 input).
 
Loans:
 
The estimated fair value of loans, with carrying amounts of $3,231.2 million and $3,276.3 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, was $3,352.0 million and $3,359.8 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
 
Fair value is estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and remaining maturities (Level 2 input).
 
For non-accruing loans, fair value is generally estimated by discounting management’s estimate of future cash flows with a discount rate commensurate with the risk associated with such assets (Level 2 input).
 
Due to Depositors:
 
The estimated fair value of due to depositors, with carrying amounts of $3,089.1 million and $3,163.3 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, was $3,111.2 million and $3,212.6 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
 
The fair values of demand, passbook savings, NOW and money market deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting dates (i.e. their carrying value). The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposits are estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities (Level 2 input).
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
 
Borrowings:
 
The estimated fair value of borrowings, with carrying amounts of $762.7 million and $708.7 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, was $718.5 million and $736.4 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
 
The fair value of borrowings is estimated by discounting the contractual cash flows using interest rates in effect for borrowings with similar maturities and collateral requirements (Level 2 input) or using a market-standard model (Level 3 input).
 
Interest Rate Caps:
 
The estimated fair value of interest rate caps at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $1.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively. The Company has not designated the interest rate cap agreements as hedges as defined under the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC. Interest rate caps are carried at fair value in the Consolidated Financial Statements in “Other assets” and changes in their fair value are recorded through earnings in the Consolidated Statements of Income - Net gain (loss) from fair value adjustments.  The Company purchased interest rate caps during 2009 with a notional amount of $100.0 million. The Company uses interest rate caps to manage its exposure to rising interest rates on its financial liabilities without stated maturities. Fair value for interest rate caps is based upon broker quotes (Level 2 input).  The Company recorded net losses of $1.2 million and $2.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, from the change in the fair value of interest rate caps and net losses of $1.2 million and $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, from the change in the fair value of interest rate caps.
 
 Other Real Estate Owned:
 
OREO are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.  The fair value is based on appraised value through a current appraisal, or sometimes through an internal review, additionally adjusted by the estimated costs to sell the property (Level 3 input).
 
Other Financial Instruments:
 
The fair values of commitments to sell, lend or borrow are estimated using the fees currently charged or paid to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle with the counterparties at the reporting date. For fixed-rate loan commitments to sell, lend or borrow, fair values also consider the difference between current levels of interest rates and committed rates (where applicable).
 
At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the fair values of the above financial instruments approximate the recorded amounts of the related fees and were not considered to be material.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

10.           Income Taxes
 
Flushing Financial Corporation files consolidated Federal and combined New York State and New York City income tax returns with its subsidiaries, with the exception of Flushing Financial Capital Trust II, Flushing Financial Capital Trust III, and Flushing Financial Capital Trust IV, which file separate Federal income tax returns as trusts, and Flushing Preferred Funding Corporation, which files a separate Federal and New York State income tax return as a real estate investment trust.
 
Income tax provisions are summarized as follows:
 
   
For the Three months
   
For the Six months
 
   
ended June 30,
   
ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Federal:
                       
     Current
  $ 5,040     $ 3,970     $ 8,866     $ 9,112  
     Deferred
    (476 )     (219 )     (390 )     (1,412 )
          Total federal tax provision
    4,564       3,751       8,476       7,700  
State and Local:
                               
     Current
    1,645       1,038       2,752       2,465  
     Deferred
    (218 )     86       (179 )     (129 )
          Total state and local tax provision
    1,427       1,124       2,573       2,336  
Total income tax provision
  $ 5,991     $ 4,875     $ 11,049     $ 10,036  
 
The income tax provision in the Consolidated Statements of Income has been provided at effective rates of 39.8% and 38.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and 39.4% and 39.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
The effective rates differ from the statutory federal income tax rate as follows:
 
   
For the three months
   
For the six months
 
   
ended June 30,
   
ended June 30,
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                                                 
Taxes at federal statutory rate
  $ 5,273       35.0 %   $ 4,392       35.0 %   $ 9,827       35.0 %     8,993       35.0 %
Increase (reduction) in taxes resulting from:
                                                               
State and local income tax, net of Federal income tax benefit
    927       6.2       730       5.8       1,672       6.0       1,518       5.9  
Other
    (209 )     (1.4 )     (247 )     (1.9 )     (450 )     (1.6 )     (475 )     (1.8 )
   Taxes at effective rate
  $ 5,991       39.8 %   $ 4,875       38.9 %   $ 11,049       39.4 %   $ 10,036       39.1 %
 
The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset of $31.8 million at June 30, 2011, which is included in “Other assets” in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. This represents the anticipated net federal, state and local tax benefits expected to be realized in future years upon the utilization of the underlying tax attributes comprising this balance. The Company has reported taxable income for federal, state, and local tax purposes in each of the past three fiscal years. In management’s opinion, in view of the Company’s previous, current and projected future earnings trend, the probability that some of the Company’s $20.7 million deferred tax liability can be used to offset a portion of the deferred tax asset, as well as certain tax planning strategies, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be fully realized. Accordingly, no valuation allowance was deemed necessary for the deferred tax asset at June 30, 2011.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
11.           Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
 
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and the changes during the period are as follows:
 
                   
         
Other
       
   
June 30,
   
Comprehensive
 
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
Income (loss)
 
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
 
             
Net unrealized (loss) gain on securities available for sale
  $ 1,865     $ 962     $ 903  
Net actuarial loss on pension plans and other postretirement benefits
    (4,867 )     155       (5,022 )
Prior service cost on pension plans and other postretirement benefits
    362       (13 )     375  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
  $ (2,640 )   $ 1,104     $ (3,744 )
 
12.           Regulatory
 
On July 21, 2011, under provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Savings Bank’s primary regulator, the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”), was merged into the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), and the Holding Company’s primary regulator, which had been the OTS, became the Federal Reserve. The OCC, on July 21, 2011, issued an Interim Final Rule containing the regulations issued by the OTS that the OCC has authority to promulgate and enforce as of July 21, 2011. This Interim Final Rule was effective as of July 21, 2011. The Savings Bank and the Holding Company will continue to file regulatory reports through the end of 2011 in accordance with the requirements that existed under the OTS. Beginning with the quarter ended March 31, 2012, the Savings Bank and the Holding Company will file regulatory reports in accordance with the requirements of the OCC and the Federal Reserve, respectively. Under the regulations of the OTS, the Holding Company was not required to meet capital requirements. Under the regulations of the Federal Reserve, the Holding Company will be required to meet capital requirements similar to that of the Savings Bank. If the Holding Company had been subject to the capital requirements that applied to the Savings Bank, its capital ratios would have been slightly higher than those of the Savings Bank, and it would have been considered “well-capitalized” under regulatory requirements.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Under current regulatory capital requirements, the Savings Bank is required to comply with each of three separate capital adequacy standards.  At June 30, 2011, the Savings Bank exceeded each of the three capital requirements and is categorized as “well-capitalized” under the prompt corrective action regulations.  Set forth below is a summary of the Savings Bank’s compliance:
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Amount
   
Percent of Assets
 
             
Core Capital:
           
    Capital level
  $ 403,607       9.37 %
    Well capitalized
    215,306       5.00  
    Excess
    188,301       4.37  
                 
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital:
               
    Capital level
  $ 403,607       13.58 %
    Well capitalized
    178,387       6.00  
    Excess
    225,220       7.58  
                 
Risk-Based Capital:
               
    Capital level
  $ 432,359       14.54 %
    Well capitalized
    297,311       10.00  
    Excess
    135,048       4.54  
 
13.           New Authoritative Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-06, which amends the authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 820.  The update requires the following additional disclosures: (1) separately disclose the amounts of significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and describe the reasons for the transfers and (2) separately disclose information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the reconciliation for fair value measurements using Level 3.  The update provides for amendments to existing disclosures as follows: (1)  fair value measurement disclosures are to be made for each class of assets and liabilities and (2) disclosures are to be made about valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements.  The update also includes conforming amendments to guidance on employers’ disclosures about postretirement benefit plan assets.  The update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements.  Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.
 
In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-09, which amends the authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 855 “Subsequent Events.”  The update provides that an SEC filer is required to evaluate subsequent events through the date financial statements are issued.  However, an SEC filer is not required to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. The update was effective as of the date of issuance.  Adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.
 
In July 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-20, which amends the authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 310 “Receivables.”  The update is to provide financial statement users with greater transparency about an entity’s allowance for credit losses and the credit quality of its financing receivables. The update requires disclosures that facilitate financial statement users’ evaluation of the following: (1) the nature of credit risk inherent in the entity’s portfolio of financing receivables; (2) how that risk is analyzed and assessed in arriving at the allowance for credit losses and (3) the changes and reasons for those changes in the allowance for credit losses. An entity is required to provide disclosures on a disaggregated basis by portfolio segment and class of financing receivables. This update requires the expansion of currently required disclosures about financing receivables as well as requiring additional disclosures about financing receivables. The disclosures as of the end of a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010.  The disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010. See Note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements “Loans.”
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
In January 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-01, which temporarily delays the effective date of the required disclosures about troubled debt restructurings contained in ASU No. 2010-20.  The delay is intended to allow the FASB additional time to deliberate what constitutes a troubled debt restructuring. All other amendments contained in ASU No. 2010-20 are effective as issued. Adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.
 
In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-02, which amends the authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 310 “Receivables.”  The update provides clarifying guidance as to what constitutes a troubled debt restructuring. The update provides clarifying guidance on a creditor’s evaluation of the following: (1) how a restructuring constitutes a concession and (2) if the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. The amendments in this update are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and should be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption. In addition, disclosures about troubled debt restructurings which were delayed by the issuance of ASU No. 2011-01, are effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after June 15, 2011. Adoption of this update is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.
 
In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-03, which amends the authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 860 “Transfers and Servicing.”  The amendments in this update remove from the assessment of effective control (1) the criterion requiring the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee, and (2) the collateral maintenance implementation guidance related to that criterion.  The amendments in this update are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011, and should be applied prospectively to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date. Early adoption is not permitted. Adoption of this update is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.
 
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, which amends the authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 820 “Fair Value Measurement.”  The amendments in this update clarify how to measure and disclose fair value under ASC Topic 820. The amendments in this update are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011, and should be applied prospectively to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date. Early adoption is not permitted. Adoption of this update is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.
 
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, which amends the authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 220 “Comprehensive Income.”  The amendments eliminate the option to present components of other comprehensive income in the statement of stockholders’ equity. Instead, the new guidance requires entities to present all nonowner changes in stockholders’ equity either as a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or as two separate but consecutive statements. The amendments in this update are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011, and must be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. Adoption of this update is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

 
 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
ITEM 2.

This Quarterly Report should be read in conjunction with the more detailed and comprehensive disclosures included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.  In addition, please read this section in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein.
 
As used in this Quarterly Report, the words “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company” are used to refer to Flushing Financial Corporation and our consolidated subsidiaries, including Flushing Savings Bank, FSB (the “Savings Bank”) and Flushing Commercial Bank (the “Commercial Bank,” and together with the Savings Bank, the “Banks”).

Statements contained in this Quarterly Report relating to plans, strategies, objectives, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific activities or investments and other statements that are not descriptions of historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Forward-looking information is inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, the factors set forth in the preceding paragraph and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, and in other documents filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. Forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “forecasts,” “potential” or “continue” or similar terms or the negative of these terms. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.  We have no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
 
Executive Summary
 
We are a Delaware corporation organized in May 1994 at the direction of the Savings Bank. The Savings Bank was organized in 1929 as a New York State chartered mutual savings bank. In 1994, the Savings Bank converted to a federally chartered mutual savings bank and changed its name from Flushing Savings Bank to Flushing Savings Bank, FSB. The Savings Bank converted from a federally chartered mutual savings bank to a federally chartered stock savings bank on November 21, 1995, at which time Flushing Financial Corporation acquired all of the stock of the Savings Bank. The primary business of Flushing Financial Corporation at this time is the operation of its wholly owned subsidiary, the Savings Bank. The Savings Bank owns four subsidiaries: Flushing Commercial Bank, Flushing Preferred Funding Corporation, Flushing Service Corporation, and FSB Properties Inc. In November 2006, the Savings Bank launched an internet branch, iGObanking.com®. The activities of Flushing Financial Corporation are primarily funded by dividends, if any, received from the Savings Bank, issuances of junior subordinated debt and issuances of equity securities. Flushing Financial Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “FFIC.”
 
Our principal business is attracting retail deposits from the general public and investing those deposits together with funds generated from ongoing operations and borrowings, primarily in (1) originations and purchases of one-to-four family (focusing on mixed-use properties, which are properties that contain both residential dwelling units and commercial units), multi-family residential and, to a lesser extent, commercial real estate mortgage loans; (2) construction loans, primarily for residential properties; (3) Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans and other small business loans;  (4) mortgage loan surrogates such as mortgage-backed securities; and (5) U.S. government securities, corporate fixed-income securities and other marketable securities. We also originate certain other consumer loans.
 
Our results of operations depend primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between the income earned on its interest-earning assets and the cost of our interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is the result of our interest rate margin, which is the difference between the average yield earned on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, adjusted for the difference in the average balance of interest-earning assets as compared to the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities. We also generate non-interest income from loan fees, service charges on deposit accounts, mortgage servicing fees, other fees, income earned on Bank Owned Life Insurance (“BOLI”), dividends on Federal Home Bank of New York (“FHLB-NY”) stock and net gains and losses on sales of securities and loans. Our operating expenses consist principally of employee compensation and benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, other general and administrative expenses and income tax expense. Our results of operations also can be significantly affected by our periodic provision for loan losses and specific provision for losses on real estate owned.
 
 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
 
Our strategy is to continue our focus on being an institution serving consumers, businesses and governmental units in our local markets. In furtherance of this objective, we intend to:
 
·  
continue our emphasis on the origination of multi-family residential and one-to-four family mixed-use property mortgage loans;
 
·  
transition from a traditional thrift to a more ‘commercial-like’ banking institution;
 
·  
increase our commitment to the multi-cultural marketplace, with a particular focus on the Asian community in Queens;
 
·  
maintain asset quality;
 
·  
manage deposit growth and maintain a low cost of funds through:
 
§  
business banking deposits,
§  
municipal deposits through government banking, and
§  
new customer relationships via iGObanking.com®;
 
·  
cross sell to lending and deposit customers;
 
·  
take advantage of market disruptions to attract talent and customers from competitors; and
 
·  
manage interest rate risk and capital.
 
There can be no assurance that we will be able to effectively implement this strategy. Our strategy is subject to change by the Board of Directors.
 
Our investment policy, which is approved by the Board of Directors, is designed primarily to manage the interest rate sensitivity of our overall assets and liabilities, to generate a favorable return without incurring undue interest rate risk and credit risk, to complement our lending activities and to provide and maintain liquidity. In establishing our investment strategies, we consider our business and growth strategies, the economic environment, our interest rate risk exposure, our interest rate sensitivity “gap” position, the types of securities to be held, and other factors. We classify our investment securities as available for sale.
 
We carry a portion of our financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value and record changes in their fair value through earnings in non-interest income on our Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. A description of the financial assets and financial liabilities that are carried at fair value through earnings can be found in Note 9 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
At June 30, 2011, total assets were $4,323.2 million, a decrease of $1.5 million from $4,324.7 million at December 31, 2010. Total loans, net decreased $46.8 million, or 1.4%, during the six months ended June 30, 2011 to $3,201.9 million from $3,248.6 million at December 31, 2010. Loan originations and purchases were $177.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, a decrease of $63.5 million from $240.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The decline in originations was attributable to the current economic environment and the shifting of our focus to multi-family properties and deemphasizing commercial real estate and construction lending. However, loan applications in process increased to $197.4 million compared to $164.7 million at March 31, 2011 and $142.2 million at December 31, 2010.
 
We continue to maintain conservative underwriting standards that include, among other things, a loan-to-value ratio of 75% or less and a debt coverage ratio of at least 125%. Multi-family residential, commercial real estate, and one-to-four family – mixed-use property mortgage loans originated during the second quarter of 2011 had an average loan-to-value ratio of 52.2%, 69.2% and 47.9%, respectively, and an average debt coverage ratio of 210%, 158% and 183%, respectively.
 
We also focus on the performance of the Savings Bank’s existing loan portfolio. Non-performing loans were $110.0 million at June 30, 2011, a decrease of $2.0 million from $112.1 million at December 31, 2010. Performing loans delinquent 60 to 89 days were $12.5 million at June 30, 2011, a decrease of $7.3 million from $19.8 million at December 31, 2010. Performing loans delinquent 30 to 59 days were $65.0 million at June 30, 2011, a decrease of $8.5 million from $73.5 million at December 31, 2010. The majority of non-performing loans are collateralized by residential income producing properties in the New York City metropolitan area that remain occupied and generate revenue. Given New York City’s low vacancy rates, they have retained value and provided us with low loss content in our non-performing loans.  We review the property values of impaired loans quarterly and charge-off amounts in excess of 90% of the value of the loan’s collateral. Net loan charge-offs during the six months ended June 30, 2011 were 52 basis points of average loans, which continue to be below the industry average.
 
 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
 
Total liabilities were $3,918.1 million at June 30, 2011, a decrease of $16.6 million, or 0.4%, from $3,934.7 million at December 31, 2010. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, due to depositors decreased $74.2 million, or 2.4%, to $3,089.1 million, as a result of a $148.5 million decrease in core deposits partially offset by a $74.2 million increase in certificates of deposit. Borrowed funds increased $54.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011, which offset the decrease in due to depositors.  Short term borrowings were obtained to replace certain deposits which have seasonal declines. These borrowings will be repaid as these seasonal deposits increase.
 
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $17.0 million, an increase of $1.4 million, or 8.7%, compared to $15.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Diluted earnings per common share were $0.55 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of $0.03, or 5.8%, from $0.52 for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  Return on average equity was 8.6% for both of the six month periods ended June 30, 2011and 2010. Return on average assets was 0.8% for both of the six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.
 
The net interest margin increased 23 basis points to 3.61% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 3.38% for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The increase in the net interest margin was primarily due to a reduction of 49 basis points in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from the comparable prior year period.  The decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was primarily attributable to reductions in the rates paid on deposits.
 
We recorded a provision for loan losses of $10.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011, which was the same as recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2010.  The provision was deemed necessary as a result of the regular quarterly analysis of the allowance for loan losses.  The regular quarterly analysis is based on management’s evaluation of the risks inherent in the various components of the loan portfolio and other factors, including historical loan loss experience (which is updated quarterly), changes in the composition and volume of the portfolio, collection policies and experience, trends in the volume of non-accrual loans and local and national economic conditions. See “-ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES.”
 
The Savings Bank continues to be well-capitalized under regulatory requirements, with Core, Tier 1 risk-based and Total risk-based capital ratios of 9.37%, 13.58% and 14.54%, respectively, at June 30, 2011.
 
On July 21, 2011, under provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Savings Bank’s primary regulator, the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”), was merged into the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), and Flushing Financial Corporation’s primary regulator, which had been the OTS, became the Federal Reserve. The OCC, on July 21, 2011, issued an Interim Final Rule containing the regulations issued by the OTS that the OCC has authority to promulgate and enforce as of July 21, 2011. This Interim Final Rule was effective as of July 21, 2011.
 
COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010

General.  Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was $9.1 million, an increase of $1.4 million, or 18.3%, compared to $7.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. Diluted earnings per common share were $0.29 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of $0.04, or 16.0%, from $0.25 for the three months ended June 30, 2010. Return on average equity was 9.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 8.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2010. Return on average assets was 0.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 0.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2010.
 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Interest Income.  Total interest and dividend income decreased $0.4 million, or 0.8%, to $56.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $56.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The decrease in interest income was attributable to a 19 basis point decline in the yield of interest-earning assets to 5.54% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from 5.73% in the comparable prior year period combined with a $20.2 million decrease in the average balance of total loans to $3,220.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $3,241.1 million for the comparable prior year period.  These declines were partially offset by a $102.7 million increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets to $4,080.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $3,977.7 million for the comparable prior year period. The 19 basis point decline in the yield of interest-earning assets was primarily due to a seven basis point reduction in the yield of the loan portfolio to 5.98% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from 6.05% for the three months ended June 30, 2010, combined with a 31 basis point decline in the yield on total securities to 4.18% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from 4.49% for the comparable prior year period. In addition, the yield of interest-earning assets was negatively impacted by a $20.2 million decrease for the three months ended June 30, 2011 in the average balance of total loans, net and a $122.9 million increase in the combined average balances of the lower yielding securities portfolio and interest-earning deposits for the three months ended June 30, 2011, both of which have a lower yield than the yield of total interest-earning assets. The seven basis point decrease in the loan portfolio was primarily due to the decline in the rates earned on new loan originations. The 31 basis point decrease in the securities portfolio was primarily due to new securities being purchased at lower yields than the existing portfolio. The yield on the mortgage loan portfolio decreased three basis points to 6.06% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from 6.09% for the three months ended June 30, 2010.  The yield on the mortgage loan portfolio, excluding prepayment penalty income, increased one basis point to 6.06% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from 6.05% for the three months ended June 30, 2010.
 
Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased $3.8 million, or 16.2%, to $19.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $23.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The decrease in interest expense was due to the reduction in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, which decreased 44 basis points to 2.09% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from 2.53% for the comparable prior year period. This decrease was partially offset with a $56.8 million increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities to $3,765.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $3,708.8 million for the comparable prior year period.  The 44 basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was primarily attributable to the Savings Bank reducing the rates it pays on its deposit products and reducing borrowed funds. The cost of certificates of deposit, money market accounts, savings accounts and NOW accounts decreased 54 basis points, 52 basis points, 20 basis points and 34 basis points, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from the comparable prior year period.  This resulted in a decrease in the cost of due to depositors of 36 basis points to 1.62% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from 1.98% for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The cost of borrowed funds remained unchanged from the comparable prior year period at 4.40% for the three months ended June 30, 2011, with the average balance reducing $211.5 million to $668.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $880.2 million for the comparable prior year period.
 
Net Interest Income.  For the three months ended June 30, 2011, net interest income was $36.8 million, an increase of $3.4 million, or 10.0%, from $33.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The increase in net interest income was attributable to a 25 basis point increase in the net-interest spread to 3.45% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from 3.20% for the three months ended June 30, 2010, combined with an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets of $102.7 million to $4,080.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011.  The increase in the net-interest spread was partially offset by a $20.2 million decrease in the average balance of total loans to $3,220.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $3,241.1 million for the comparable prior year period.  The yield on interest-earning assets decreased 19 basis points to 5.54% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from 5.73% for the three months ended June 30, 2010. However, this was more than offset by a decline in the cost of funds of 44 basis points to 2.09% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from 2.53% for the comparable prior year period. The net interest margin improved 25 basis points to 3.61% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from 3.36% for the three months ended June 30, 2010. Excluding prepayment penalty income, the net interest margin would have increased 21 basis points to 3.54% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from 3.33% for the three months ended June 30, 2010.
 
Provision for Loan Losses.  A provision for loan losses of $5.0 million was recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2011, which was the same as that recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2010.  During the three months ended June 30, 2011, non-performing loans decreased $6.2 million to $110.0 million from $116.2 million at March 31, 2011. Net charge-offs for the three months ended June 30, 2011 totaled $3.1 million. Non-performing loans primarily consists of mortgage loans collateralized by residential income producing properties located in the New York City metropolitan market that continue to show low vacancy rates, thereby retaining more of their value. The current loan-to-value ratio for our non-performing loans collateralized by real estate was 63.1% at June 30, 2011. We anticipate that we will continue to see low loss content in this segment of the loan portfolio that constitutes the majority of our non-performing loans. The Savings Bank continues to maintain conservative underwriting standards. However, given the level of non-performing loans, the current economic uncertainties, and the charge-offs recorded in the second quarter of 2011, management, as a result of the regular quarterly analysis of the allowance for loan losses, deemed it necessary to record a $5.0 million provision for possible loan losses in the second quarter of 2011. See “-ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES.”
 
 
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Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
 
Non-Interest Income.  Non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was $2.1 million, an increase of $0.4 million from $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010.  The increase in non-interest income was primarily due to a $1.0 million decline in OTTI charges recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to the comparable prior year period.  The decrease in OTTI charges was partially offset by a $0.3 million reduction in other income and a $0.1 million decline in dividends received from the FHLB-NY during the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to the comparable prior year period.  Additionally, the three months ended June 30, 2011 included a $0.1 million increase in net losses recorded for changes in assets and liabilities carried at fair value from the comparable prior year period.
 
Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense was $18.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of $1.3 million, or 7.1%, from $17.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The increase was primarily due to the growth of the Savings Bank over the past year, which included the opening of a new branch in January 2011, an increase in stock based compensation expense, and an increase in foreclosure expense. Salaries and benefits increased $1.1 million due to a new branch, employee salary increases as of January 1, 2011, and increases in stock based compensation, payroll taxes, and employee medical and retirement costs. Other expense increased $0.3 million primarily due to increases in foreclosure expense. These increases were partially offset by a $0.3 million decrease in FDIC assessments during the three months ended June 30, 2011 from the comparable prior year period. The efficiency ratio was 48.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 48.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2010.
 
Income before Income Taxes.  Income before the provision for income taxes increased $2.5 million, or 20.1%, to $15.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $12.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 for the reasons discussed above.
 
Provision for Income Taxes.  Income tax expense increased $1.1 million to $6.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $4.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010.  The effective tax rate was 39.8% and 38.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
 
General.  Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $17.0 million, an increase of $1.4 million, or 8.7%, compared to $15.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Diluted earnings per common share were $0.55 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of $0.03, or 5.8%, from $0.52 for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  Return on average equity was 8.6% for both of the six month periods ended June 30, 2011and 2010. Return on average assets was 0.8% for both of the six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.
 
Interest Income.  Total interest and dividend income decreased $1.2 million, or 1.1%, to $113.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $114.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The decrease in interest income was attributable to a 24 basis point decline in the yield of interest-earning assets to 5.55% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 5.79% in the comparable prior year period. The decrease in the yield was partially offset by a $128.2 million increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets to $4,093.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $3,965.0 million for the comparable prior year period. The 24 basis point decline in the yield of interest-earning assets was primarily due to a 13 basis point reduction in the yield of the loan portfolio to 5.99% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 6.12% for the six months ended June 30, 2010, combined with a 35 basis point decline in the yield on total securities to 4.17% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 4.52% for the comparable prior year period. In addition, the yield of interest-earning assets was negatively impacted by a $116.8 million increase in the combined average balances of the lower yielding securities portfolio and interest-earning deposits for the six months ended June 30, 2011, both of which have a lower yield than the yield of total interest-earning assets. The 13 basis point decrease in the loan portfolio was primarily due to the decline in the rates earned on new loan originations combined with an increase in non-accrual loans for which we do not accrue interest income. The 35 basis point decrease in the securities portfolio was primarily due to new securities being purchased at lower yields than the existing portfolio. The yield on the mortgage loan portfolio decreased 10 basis points to 6.08% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 6.18% for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  The yield on the mortgage loan portfolio, excluding prepayment penalty income, decreased 14 basis points to 5.99% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 6.13% for the six months ended June 30, 2010.
 
 
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Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased $8.2 million, or 17.2%, to $39.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $47.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The decrease in interest expense was due to the reduction in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, which decreased 49 basis points to 2.09% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 2.58% for the comparable prior year period. This decrease was partially offset with an $82.4 million increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities to $3,785.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $3,703.2 million for the comparable prior year period.  The 49 basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was primarily attributable to the Savings Bank reducing the rates it pays on its deposit products. The cost of certificates of deposit, money market accounts, savings accounts and NOW accounts decreased 57 basis points, 48 basis points, 23 basis points and 37 basis points, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to the comparable prior year period.  This resulted in a decrease in the cost of due to depositors of 39 basis points to 1.61% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 2.00% for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The cost of borrowed funds increased four basis points to 4.40% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 4.36% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 with the average balance decreasing $263.1 million to $676.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $939.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.
 
Net Interest Income.  For the six months ended June 30, 2011, net interest income was $74.0 million, an increase of $7.0 million, or 10.5%, from $66.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The increase in net interest income was attributable to an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets of $128.2 million to $4,093.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, combined with an increase in the net interest spread of 25 basis points to 3.46% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 3.21% for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The yield on interest-earning assets decreased 24 basis points to 5.55% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 5.79% for the six months ended June 30, 2010. However, this was more than offset by a decline in the cost of funds of 49 basis points to 2.09% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 2.58% for the comparable prior year period. The net interest margin improved 23 basis points to 3.61% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 3.38% for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Excluding prepayment penalty income, the net interest margin would have increased 21 basis points to 3.55% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 3.34% for the six months ended June 30, 2010.
 
Provision for Loan Losses.  A provision for loan losses of $10.0 million was recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2011, which was the same as that recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2010. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, non-performing loans decreased $2.0 million to $110.0 million from $112.1 million at December 31, 2010. Net charge-offs for the six months ended June 30, 2011 totaled $8.3 million. Non-performing loans primarily consists of mortgage loans collateralized by residential income producing properties located in the New York City metropolitan market that continue to show low vacancy rates, thereby retaining more of their value. The current loan-to-value ratio for our non-performing loans collateralized by real estate was 63.1% at June 30, 2011. We anticipate that we will continue to see low loss content in this segment of the loan portfolio that constitutes the majority of our non-performing loans. The Savings Bank continues to maintain conservative underwriting standards. However, given the level of non-performing loans, the current economic uncertainties, and the charge-offs recorded in the second quarter of 2011, management, as a result of the regular quarterly analysis of the allowance for loans losses, deemed it necessary to record a $10.0 million provision for possible loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2011. See “-ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES.”
 
Non-Interest Income.  Non-interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $3.0 million, a decrease of $1.3 million from $4.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  The decrease in non-interest income was primarily due to a $0.7 million increase in net losses recorded for changes in assets and liabilities carried at fair value for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2010 and a $0.5 million decrease in other income.
 
Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense was $38.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of $3.3 million, or 9.4%, from $35.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The increase was primarily due to the growth of the Savings Bank over the past year, which included the opening of a new branch in January 2011, an increase in stock based compensation expense, and an increase in foreclosure expense. Salaries and benefits increased $2.3 million due to a new branch, employee salary increases as of January 1, 2011, and increases in stock based compensation, payroll taxes, and employee medical and retirement costs. Other expense increased $1.0 million primarily due to an increase in foreclosure expense and several other items. The efficiency ratio was 49.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 49.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2010.
 
 
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Income before Income Taxes.  Income before the provision for income taxes increased $2.4 million, or 9.3%, to $28.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $25.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 for the reasons discussed above.
 
Provision for Income Taxes.  Income tax expense increased $1.0 million to $11.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to $10.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  The effective tax rate was 39.4% and 39.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
FINANCIAL CONDITION

Assets.  Total assets at June 30, 2011 were $4,323.2 million, a decrease of $1.5 million, or 0.1%, from $4,324.7 million at December 31, 2010. Total loans, net decreased $46.8 million, or 1.4%, during the six months ended June 30, 2011 to $3,201.9 million from $3,248.6 million at December 31, 2010. Loan originations and purchases were $177.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, a decrease of $63.5 million from $240.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The decline in originations was attributable to the current economic environment and the shifting of our focus to multi-family properties and deemphasizing commercial real estate and construction lending. However, loan applications in process increased to $197.4 million compared to $164.7 million at March 31, 2011 and $142.2 million at December 31, 2010.
 
The following table shows loan originations and purchases for the periods indicated. The table includes loan purchases of $1.9 million and $5.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $14.5 million and $7.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
   
For the three months
   
For the six months
 
   
ended June 30,
   
ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Multi-family residential
  $ 54,461     $ 50,370     $ 100,480     $ 88,775  
Commercial real estate
    1,593       22,752       3,012       27,352  
One-to-four family – mixed-use property
    7,826       6,902       12,645       14,802  
One-to-four family – residential
    3,856       9,427       7,209       20,914  
Co-operative apartments
    -       191       -       407  
Construction
    197       3,148       1,203       3,980  
Small Business Administration
    509       2,164       2,838       2,453  
Taxi Medallion
    2,410       32,323       26,234       48,777  
Commercial business and other
    7,426       18,604       23,717       33,405  
    Total
  $ 78,278     $ 145,881     $ 177,338     $ 240,865  
 
We continue to maintain conservative underwriting standards that include, among other things, a loan-to-value ratio of 75% or less and a debt coverage ratio of at least 125%. Multi-family residential, commercial real estate, and one-to-four family – mixed-use property mortgage loans originated during the second quarter of 2011 had an average loan-to-value ratio of 52.2%, 69.2% and 47.9%, respectively, and an average debt coverage ratio of 210%, 158% and 183%, respectively.
 
The Savings Bank’s non-performing assets totaled $115.5 million at June 30, 2011, a decrease of $3.3 million from $118.8 million at December 31, 2010. Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets were 2.67% at June 30, 2011 as compared to 2.75% at December 31, 2010. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans was 27% at June 30, 2011 as compared to 25% at December 31, 2010.  See – “TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCUTURED AND NON-PERFORMING ASSETS.”

During the six months ended June 30, 2011, mortgage-backed securities increased $44.9 million, or 6.0%, to $799.0 million from $754.1 million at December 31, 2010. The increase in mortgage-backed securities during the six months ended June 30, 2011 was primarily due to purchases of $105.7 million and a $2.9 million improvement in the mortgage-backed securities fair value. These increases were partially offset by principal repayments of $61.6 million and $0.9 million in OTTI charges. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, other securities increased $4.7 million, or 9.4%, to $54.8 million from $50.1 million at December 31, 2010. Other securities primarily consists of securities issued by government agencies and mutual or bond funds that invest in government and government agency securities.  During the six months ended June 30, 2011, there were $13.8 million in purchases partially offset by maturities of $6.5 million and a reduction in the fair value of $2.3 million.
 
 
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Liabilities.  Total liabilities were $3,918.1 million at June 30, 2011, a decrease of $16.6 million, or 0.4%, from $3,934.7 million at December 31, 2010. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, due to depositors decreased $74.2 million, or 2.4%, to $3,089.1 million, as a result of a $148.5 million decrease in core deposits partially offset by a $74.2 million increase in certificates of deposit. Borrowed funds increased $54.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011, which offset the decrease in due to depositors.
 
Equity. Total stockholders’ equity increased $15.1 million, or 3.9%, to $405.2 million at June 30, 2011 from $390.0 million at December 31, 2010. The increase was primarily due to net income of $17.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, an increase in other comprehensive income of $1.1 million, the net issuance of 264,008 common shares during the six months ended June 30, 2011 upon vesting of restricted stock awards and the exercise of stock options, and the annual funding of certain employee retirement plans through the release of common shares from the Employee Benefit Trust. These increases were partially offset by the declaration and payment of dividends on the Company’s common stock of $8.0 million. Book value per common share was $12.85 at June 30, 2011 compared to $12.48 at December 31, 2010. Tangible book value per common share was $12.34 at June 30, 2011 compared to $11.95 at December 31, 2010.
 
The Company did not repurchase any shares during the six months ended June 30, 2011 under its current stock repurchase program. At June 30, 2011, 362,050 shares remain to be repurchased under the current stock repurchase program.
 
Cash flow. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, funds provided by the Company's operating activities amounted to $26.9 million. The Company's primary business objective is the origination and purchase of one-to-four family (including mixed-use properties), multi-family residential and commercial real estate mortgage loans, and commercial, business and SBA loans. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, due to a reduction in the level of loan originations, the net total of loan originations and purchases less loan repayments and sales was a $31.5 million inflow of cash. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company had $119.5 million in purchases of securities available for sale.  During the six months ended June 30, 2011, additional funds were provided by a $55.6 million net increase in borrowed funds and $68.4 million in proceeds from maturities, sales, calls and prepayments of securities available for sale.  These increases funded a $74.8 million decrease in customer deposits. The Company also used funds of $8.0 million for dividend payments during the six months ended June 30, 2011.
 
INTEREST RATE RISK

The Consolidated Statements of Financial Position have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the changes in fair value of certain investments due to changes in interest rates.  Generally, the fair value of financial investments such as loans and securities fluctuates inversely with changes in interest rates.  As a result, increases in interest rates could result in decreases in the fair value of the Company’s interest-earning assets which could adversely affect the Company’s results of operation if such assets were sold, or, in the case of securities classified as available-for-sale, decreases in the Company’s stockholders’ equity, if such securities were retained.
 
The Company manages the mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities on a continuous basis to maximize return and adjust its exposure to interest rate risk. On a quarterly basis, management prepares the “Earnings and Economic Exposure to Changes in Interest Rate” report for review by the Board of Directors, as summarized below.  This report quantifies the potential changes in net interest income and net portfolio value should interest rates go up or down (shocked) 200 basis points, assuming the yield curves of the rate shocks will be parallel to each other. The Company’s regulators currently place focus on the net portfolio value, focusing on a rate shock up or down of 200 basis points.  Net portfolio value is defined as the market value of assets net of the market value of liabilities. The market value of assets and liabilities is determined using a discounted cash flow calculation.  The net portfolio value ratio is the ratio of the net portfolio value to the market value of assets.  All changes in income and value are measured as percentage changes from the projected net interest income and net portfolio value at the base interest rate scenario.  The base interest rate scenario assumes interest rates at June 30, 2011.  Various estimates regarding prepayment assumptions are made at each level of rate shock. However, prepayment penalty income is excluded from this analysis. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates.  At June 30, 2011, the Company was within the guidelines set forth by the Board of Directors for each interest rate level.

 
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The following table presents the Company’s interest rate shock as of June 30, 2011:

   
Projected Percentage Change In
       
   
Net Interest
   
Net Portfolio
   
Net Portfolio
 
Change in Interest Rate
 
Income
   
Value
   
Value Ratio
 
-200 Basis points
    -6.10       24.04       13.57 %
-100 Basis points
    -1.78       11.69       12.46  
Base interest rate
    0.00       0.00       11.43  
+100 Basis points
    -3.12       -16.61       9.85  
+200 Basis points
    -7.36       -34.98       7.96  

 
 
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AVERAGE BALANCES

Net interest income represents the difference between income on interest-earning assets and expense on interest-bearing liabilities.  Net interest income depends upon the relative amount of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rate earned or paid on them.  The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated.  Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown.  Average balances are derived from average daily balances.  The yields include amortization of fees which are considered adjustments to yields.

   
For the three months ended June 30,
   
2011
 
2010
   
Average
         
Yield/
   
Average
         
Yield/
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
 
Assets
                                   
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
   Mortgage loans, net (1)   $  2,926,738        44,310        6.06 %   $ 2,958,536         45,068        6.09 %
  Other loans, net (1)
    294,144       3,811       5.18       282,562       3,925       5.56  
      Total loans, net
    3,220,882       48,121       5.98       3,241,098       48,993       6.05  
  Mortgage-backed securities
    735,895       7,850       4.27       637,754       7,362       4.62  
  Other securities
    62,854       501       3.19       69,469       575       3.31  
      Total securities
    798,749       8,351       4.18       707,223       7,937       4.49  
  Interest-earning deposits and
                                               
    federal funds sold
    60,833       27       0.18       29,417       9       0.12  
Total interest-earning assets
    4,080,464       56,499       5.54       3,977,738       56,939       5.73  
Other assets
    215,406                       214,596                  
      Total assets
  $ 4,295,870                     $ 4,192,334                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Equity
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
  Deposits:
                                               
    Savings accounts
  $ 376,351       597       0.63       418,151       870       0.83  
    NOW accounts
    804,764       1,726       0.86       626,745       1,881       1.20  
    Money market accounts
    301,350       350       0.46       401,991       983       0.98  
    Certificate of deposit accounts
    1,566,900       9,669       2.47       1,335,617       10,061       3.01  
      Total due to depositors
    3,049,365       12,342       1.62       2,782,504       13,795       1.98  
    Mortgagors' escrow accounts
    47,579       12       0.10       46,070       14       0.12  
      Total deposits
    3,096,944       12,354       1.60       2,828,574       13,809       1.95  
  Borrowed funds
    668,639       7,350       4.40       880,183       9,690       4.40  
      Total interest-bearing liabilities
    3,765,583       19,704       2.09       3,708,757       23,499       2.53  
Non interest-bearing deposits
    106,175                       86,596                  
Other liabilities
    25,743                       27,672                  
      Total liabilities
    3,897,501                       3,823,025                  
Equity
    398,369                       369,309                  
      Total liabilities and equity
  $ 4,295,870                     $ 4,192,334                  
                                                 
Net interest income /
  net interest rate spread
          $ 36,795       3.45  
%
          $ 33,440       3.20  
%
                                                 
 
Net interest-earning assets /
  net interest margin
  $ 314,881               3.61  
%
  $ 268,981               3.36  
%
                                                 
Ratio of interest-earning assets to
  interest-bearing liabilities
                    1.08  
X
                    1.07  
X
 
(1)   Loan interest income includes loan fee income (which includes net amortization of deferred fees and costs, late charges, and prepayment penalties) of approximately $0.4 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, and reflect the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated.  Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown.  Average balances are derived from average daily balances.  The yields include amortization of fees which are considered adjustments to yields.
 
   
For the six months ended June 30,
   
2011
 
2010
   
Average
         
Yield/
   
Average
         
Yield/
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
 
Assets
                                   
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
  Mortgage loans, net (1)
  $ 2,936,827       89,244       6.08 %   $ 2,951,091       91,175       6.18 %
  Other loans, net (1)
    297,869       7,567       5.08       272,231       7,502       5.51  
      Total loans, net
    3,234,696       96,811       5.99       3,223,322       98,677       6.12  
  Mortgage-backed securities
    739,744       15,704       4.25       645,349       14,950       4.63  
  Other securities
    59,350       956       3.22       64,719       1,098       3.39  
      Total securities
    799,094       16,660       4.17       710,068       16,048       4.52  
  Interest-earning deposits and
                                               
    federal funds sold
    59,392       54       0.18       31,594       22       0.14  
Total interest-earning assets
    4,093,182       113,525       5.55       3,964,984       114,747       5.79  
Other assets
    215,170                       216,671                  
      Total assets
  $ 4,308,352                     $ 4,181,655                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Equity
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
  Deposits:
                                               
    Savings accounts
  $ 376,547       1,172       0.62       420,569       1,790       0.85  
    NOW accounts
    817,823       3,500       0.86       599,637       3,685       1.23  
    Money market accounts
    332,310       809       0.49       403,002       1,958       0.97  
    Certificate of deposit accounts
    1,540,835       19,183       2.49       1,299,931       19,865       3.06  
      Total due to depositors
    3,067,515       24,664       1.61       2,723,139       27,298       2.00  
    Mortgagors' escrow accounts
    41,804       24       0.11       40,673       28       0.14  
      Total deposits
    3,109,319       24,688       1.59       2,763,812       27,326       1.98  
  Borrowed funds
    676,293       14,887       4.40       939,361       20,476       4.36  
      Total interest-bearing liabilities
    3,785,612       39,575       2.09       3,703,173       47,802       2.58  
Non interest-bearing deposits
    102,663                       85,407                  
Other liabilities
    26,141                       27,152                  
      Total liabilities
    3,914,416                       3,815,732                  
Equity
    393,936                       365,923                  
      Total liabilities and equity
  $ 4,308,352                     $ 4,181,655                  
                                                 
Net interest income /
  net interest rate spread
          $ 73,950       3.46 %           $ 66,945       3.21 %
                                                 
Net interest-earning assets /
 net interest margin
  $ 307,570               3.61 %   $ 261,811               3.38 %
                                                 
Ratio of interest-earning assets to
  interest-bearing liabilities
                    1.08 X                     1.07 X
 
(1)   Loan interest income includes loan fee income (which includes net amortization of deferred fees and costs, late charges, and prepayment penalties) of approximately $0.7 million and $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

LOANS

The following table sets forth the Company’s loan originations (including the net effect of refinancing) and the changes in the Company’s portfolio of loans, including purchases, sales and principal reductions for the periods indicated.

   
For the six months ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
 
             
Mortgage Loans
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
At beginning of period
  $ 2,966,890     $ 2,943,213  
                 
Mortgage loans originated:
               
    Multi-family residential
    100,480       88,775  
    Commercial real estate
    3,012       27,352  
    One-to-four family – mixed-use property
    12,645       14,802  
    One-to-four family – residential
    7,209       20,914  
    Co-operative apartments
    -       407  
    Construction
    1,203       3,980  
        Total mortgage loans originated
    124,549       156,230  
                 
                 
Less:
               
    Principal and other reductions
    147,169       119,488  
    Sales
    7,626       4,302  
At end of period
  $ 2,936,644     $ 2,975,653  
                 
Commercial Business and Other Loans
               
                 
At beginning of period
  $ 292,936     $ 260,160  
                 
Other loans originated:
               
    Small business administration
    2,838       2,453  
    Taxi Medallion
    11,779       41,817  
    Commercial business
    21,841       30,685  
    Other
    1,876       2,720  
        Total other loans originated
    38,334       77,675  
                 
Other loans purchased:
               
    Taxi Medallion
    14,455       6,960  
        Total other loans purchased
    14,455       6,960  
                 
Less:
               
    Principal and other reductions
    62,775       49,109  
    Sales and loans transferred to available for sale
    4,005       -  
At end of period
  $ 278,945     $ 295,686  
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCUTURED AND NON-PERFORMING ASSETS

Management continues to adhere to the Savings Bank’s conservative underwriting standards. The majority of the Savings Bank’s non-performing loans are collateralized by residential income producing properties that are occupied, thereby retaining more of their value and reducing the potential loss. The Savings Bank takes a proactive approach to managing delinquent loans, including conducting site examinations and encouraging borrowers to meet with a Savings Bank representative. The Savings Bank has been developing short-term payment plans that enable certain borrowers to bring their loans current. The Savings Bank reviews its delinquencies on a loan by loan basis and continually explores ways to help borrowers meet their obligations and return them back to current status. At times, the Savings Bank may restructure a loan to enable a borrower to continue making payments when it is deemed to be in the best long-term interest of the Savings Bank. This restructure may include making concessions to the borrower that the Savings Bank would not make in the normal course of business, such as reducing the interest rate until the next reset date, extending the amortization period thereby lowering the monthly payments, or changing the loan to interest only payments for a limited time period. At times, certain problem loans have been restructured by combining more than one of these options. The Savings Bank believes that restructuring these loans in this manner will allow certain borrowers to become and remain current on their loans. The Savings Bank classifies these loans as TDR. Loans which have been current for six consecutive months at the time they are restructured as a TDR remain on accrual status. Loans which were delinquent at the time they are restructured as a TDR are placed on non-accrual status until they have made timely payments for six consecutive months. Loans that are restructured as a TDR but are not performing in accordance with the restructured terms are excluded from the TDR table below, as they are placed on non-accrual status and reported as non-performing loans.
 
The following table shows loans classified as TDR that are performing according to their restructured terms at the periods indicated:
 
   
June 30,
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2011
   
2010
 
Accrual Status:
                 
Multi-family residential
  $ 9,711     $ 1,077     $ 11,242  
Commercial real estate
    2,430       2,439       2,448  
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
    800       268       206  
Construction loans
    23,431       24,216       -  
Commercial business and other
    2,000       2,000       -  
Total
    38,372       30,000       13,896  
                         
Non-accrual status:
                       
Multi-family residential
    -       8,646       -  
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
    -       381       -  
One-to-four family - residential
    -       572       -  
Total
    -       9,599       -  
Total performing troubled debt restructured
  $ 38,372     $ 39,599     $ 13,896  
 
Interest income on loans is recognized on the accrual basis. The accrual of income on loans is discontinued when certain factors, such as contractual delinquency of 90 days or more, indicate reasonable doubt as to the timely collectability of such income. Additionally, uncollected interest previously recognized on non-accrual loans is reversed from interest income at the time the loan is placed on non-accrual status. Loans in default 90 days or more, as to their maturity date but not their payments, continue to accrue interest as long as the borrower continues to remit monthly payments.
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following table shows non-performing assets at the periods indicated:
 
   
June 30,
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2011
   
2010
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing:
               
Multi-family residential
  $ -     $ -     $ 103
Commercial real estate
    330       955       3,328
Construction loans
    775       5,245       -
Commercial business and other
    -       6       6
Total
    1,105       6,206       3,437
                       
Non-accrual loans:
                     
Multi-family residential
    35,540       34,979       35,633
Commercial real estate
    23,918       22,152       22,806
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
    28,968       29,211       30,478
One-to-four family - residential
    10,186       9,455       10,695
Co-operative apartments
    133       -       -
Construction loans
    2,665       5,165       4,465
Small business administration
    803       2,052       1,159
Commercial business and other
    6,727       6,991       3,419
Total
    108,940       110,005       108,655
Total non-performing loans
    110,045       116,211       112,092
                       
Other non-performing assets:
                     
Real estate acquired through foreclosure
    1,828       2,182       1,588
Investment securities
    3,654       4,348       5,134
Total
    5,482       6,530       6,722
Total non-performing assets
  $ 115,527     $ 122,741     $ 118,814
 
The Bank’s non-performing loans totaled $110.0 million at June 30, 2011, a decrease of $6.2 million from $116.2 million at March 31, 2011 and a decrease of $2.0 million from $112.1 million at December 31, 2010. During the three months ended June 30, 2011, 13 loans totaling $9.6 million were returned to performing status, four loans totaling $1.5 million were paid-in-full, six loans totaling $4.6 million (net of charge-offs) were sold, four loans totaling $1.0 million were transferred to Other Real Estate Owned, and 35 loans totaling $13.2 million (net of charge-offs) were added to non-performing loans.
 
The Bank’s non-performing assets totaled $115.5 million at June 30, 2011, a decrease of $7.2 million from $122.7 million at March 31, 2011 and a decrease of $3.3 million from $118.8 million at December 31, 2010. Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets were 2.67% at June 30, 2011 as compared to 2.84% at March 31, 2011 and 2.75% at December 31, 2010. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans was 27% at June 30, 2011 as compared 24% at March 31, 2011 and 25% at December 31, 2010.
 
Non-performing investment securities include two pooled trust preferred securities for which we are not receiving payments. At June 30, 2011, these investment securities had a combined amortized cost and market value of $8.3 million and $3.7 million, respectively.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The following table shows our delinquent loans that are less than 90 days past due still accruing interest and considered performing at the periods indicated:
 
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
     60 - 89      30 - 59      60 - 89      30 - 59  
   
days
   
days
   
days
   
days
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                                 
Multi-family residential
  $ 2,130     $ 26,720     $ 3,717     $ 23,936  
Commercial real estate
    1,993       9,144       2,181       17,167  
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
    2,195       23,052       6,376       19,596  
One-to-four family - residential
    887       3,543       1,046       4,959  
Construction loans
    5,245       2,494       5,485       2,900  
Small Business Administration
    -       -       991       418  
Commercial business and other
    1       37       3       4,534  
  Total delinquent loans
  $ 12,451     $ 64,990     $ 19,799     $ 73,510  
 

CRITICIZED AND CLASSIFIED ASSETS

Our policy is to review our assets, focusing primarily on the loan portfolio, real estate owned and the investment portfolios, to ensure that the credit quality is maintained at the highest levels.  When weaknesses are identified, immediate action is taken to correct the problem through direct contact with the borrower or issuer. We then monitor these assets  and, in accordance with our policy and current regulatory guidelines, we designate them as “Special Mention,” which is considered a “Criticized Asset,” and “Substandard,” “Doubtful,” or “Loss,” which are considered “Classified Assets,” as deemed necessary.  We designate an asset as Substandard when a well-defined weakness is identified that jeopardizes the orderly liquidation of the debt. We designate an asset as Doubtful when it displays the inherent weakness of a Substandard asset with the added provision that collection of the debt in full, on the basis of existing facts, is highly improbable. We designate an asset as Loss if it is deemed the debtor is incapable of repayment.  Loans that are designated as Loss are charged to the Allowance for Loan Losses.  Assets that are non-accrual are designated as Substandard, Doubtful or Loss. We designate an asset as Special Mention if the asset does not warrant designation within one of the other categories, but does contain a potential weakness that deserves closer attention. Our total Criticized and Classified assets were $323.5 million at June 30, 2011, a decrease of $0.2 million from $323.7 million at December 31, 2010.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following table sets forth the Banks’ assets designated as Criticized and Classified at June 30, 2011:
 
(In thousands)
 
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Loss
   
Total
 
                               
Loans:
                             
Multi-family residential
  $ 17,763     $ 50,755     $ -     $ -     $ 68,518  
Commercial real estate
    16,005       42,415       -       -       58,420  
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
    18,561       32,579       -       -       51,140  
One-to-four family - residential
    2,863       10,483       -       -       13,346  
Co-operative apartments
    -       133       -       -       133  
Construction loans
    2,462       34,609       -       -       37,071  
Small Business Administration
    320       817       288       -       1,425  
Commercial business and other
    3,654       24,226       1,238       -       29,118  
Total loans
    61,628       196,017       1,526       -       259,171  
                                         
Investment Securities: (1)
                                       
Pooled trust preferred securities
    -       15,697       -       -       15,697  
Private issue CMO
    -       46,845       -       -       46,845  
Total investment securities
    -       62,542       -       -       62,542  
Other Real Estate Owned
    -       1,828       -       -       1,828  
Total
  $ 61,628     $ 260,387     $ 1,526     $ -     $ 323,541  
 
The following table sets forth the Banks’ assets designated as Criticized and Classified at December 31, 2010:


(In thousands)
 
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Loss
   
Total
 
                               
Loans:
                             
Multi-family residential
  $ 20,277     $ 51,626     $ -     $ -     $ 71,903  
Commercial real estate
    13,228       32,120       -       -       45,348  
One-to-four family - mixed-use property
    15,546       33,539       -       -       49,085  
One-to-four family - residential
    2,849       10,874       -       -       13,723  
Co-operative apartments
    -       -       -       -       -  
Construction loans
    5,945       30,589       -       -       36,534  
Small Business Administration
    558       1,432       -       -       1,990  
Commercial business and other
    14,302       13,628       1,238       -       29,168  
Total loans
    72,705       173,808       1,238       -       247,751  
                                         
Investment Securities: (1)
                                       
Pooled trust preferred securities
    -       16,457       -       -       16,457  
Mutual funds
    -       4,082       -       -       4,082  
Private issue CMO
    -       53,790       -       -       53,790  
Total investment securities
    -       74,329       -       -       74,329  
Other Real Estate Owned
    -       1,588       -       -       1,588  
Total
  $ 72,705     $ 249,725     $ 1,238     $ -     $ 323,668  
 
(1)
Our investment securities are classified as securities available for sale and as such are carried at their fair value in our Consolidated Financial Statements. The securities above had a fair value of $48.8 million and $65.0 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. Under current applicable regulatory guidelines, we are required to disclose the classified investment securities, as shown in the tables above, at their book values (amortized cost, or fair value for securities that are under the fair value option). Additionally, the requirement is only for the Banks’ securities. Flushing Financial Corporation had one mutual fund security classified as Substandard with a market value of $1.6 million at December 31, 2010.  In addition, Flushing Financial Corporation had two private issue trust preferred securities classified as Substandard with a combined market value of $0.8 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
On a quarterly basis, all mortgage loans that are designated as Substandard or Doubtful are internally reviewed for impairment, based on updated cash flows for income producing properties or updated independent appraisals.  The loan balances of collateral dependant impaired loans are then compared to the loans updated fair value. The balance which exceeds fair value is charged-off to the allowance for loan losses.
 
We designate investment securities as Substandard when the investment grade rating by one or more of the rating agencies is below investment grade. We have designated a total of 20 investment securities that are held at the Savings Bank as Substandard at June 30, 2011. Our classified investment securities at June 30, 2011 held by the Savings Bank include 16 private issue CMOs rated below investment grade by one or more of the rating agencies, three issues of pooled trust preferred securities, and one private issue trust preferred security. The Investment Securities which are classified as Substandard at June 30, 2011 are securities that were rated investment grade when we purchased them. These securities have each been subsequently downgraded by at least one rating agency to below investment grade. Through June 30, 2011, these securities, with the exception of two of the pooled trust preferred securities and five private issue CMOs, continued to pay interest and principal as scheduled. We test each of these securities quarterly for impairment, through an independent third party.
 
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
 
We have established and maintain on our books an allowance for loan losses that is designed to provide a reserve against estimated losses inherent in our overall loan portfolio. The allowance is established through a provision for loan losses based on management’s evaluation of the risk inherent in the various components of the loan portfolio and other factors, including historical loan loss experience (which is updated quarterly), changes in the composition and volume of the portfolio, collection policies and experience, trends in the volume of non-accrual and classified loans and local and national economic conditions. The determination of the amount of the allowance for loan losses includes estimates that are susceptible to significant changes due to changes in appraisal values of collateral, national and local economic conditions and other factors. We incurred total net charge-offs of $3.1 million and $2.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $8.3 million and $4.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The national and regional economies were generally considered to be in a recession from December 2007 through the middle of 2009. This has resulted in increased unemployment and declining property values, although the property value declines in the New York City metropolitan area have not been as great as many other areas of the country. While the national and regional economies have shown signs of improvement since the second half of 2009, unemployment has remained at elevated levels. The deterioration in the economy has resulted in an elevated level of non-performing loans, which totaled $110.0 million at June 30, 2011 and $112.1 million at December 31, 2010. The Savings Bank’s underwriting standards generally require a loan-to-value ratio of no more than 75% at the time the loan is originated. At June 30, 2011, the average outstanding principal balance of our non-performing loans was 63.1% of the estimated current value of the supporting collateral, after considering the charge-offs that have been recorded. We have not been affected by the defaults of sub-prime mortgages as we do not originate, or hold in portfolio, sub-prime mortgages. A provision for loan losses of $5.0 million was recorded for both the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 and of $10.0 million for both the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.
 
We review our loan portfolio by separate categories with similar risk and collateral characteristics, e.g., multi-family residential, commercial real estate, one-to-four family mixed-use property, one-to-four family residential, co-operative apartment, construction, SBA, commercial business, taxi medallion and consumer loans. Impaired loans are segregated and reviewed separately. All non-accrual loans and TDRs are considered impaired. Impaired loans secured by real estate are reviewed based on the fair value of their collateral. In connection with the determination of the allowance, the market value of collateral ordinarily is evaluated by our staff appraiser. On a quarterly basis, the estimated values of impaired mortgage loans are internally reviewed, based on updated cash flows for income producing properties and, at times, an updated independent appraisal is obtained.  The loan balances of collateral dependent impaired loans are then compared to the loans updated fair value. The balance which exceeds fair value is charged-off. We do not allocate additional reserves to loans which have written down to their fair value. When evaluating a loan for impairment, we do not rely on guarantees, and the amount of impairment, if any, is based on the fair value of the collateral. We do not carry loans at a value in excess of the fair value due to a guarantee from the borrower. Impaired mortgage loans that were written down resulted from quarterly reviews or updated appraisals that indicated the properties’ estimated value had declined from when the loan was originated.  Loans classified as TDR are evaluated based on the projected discounted cash flow of the restructured loan at the loans effective interest rate prior to restructuring. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated in the amount by which the recorded investment in the TDR exceeds the discounted cash flow. For non-collateralized impaired loans, management estimates any recoveries that are anticipated for each loan. A portion of the allowance is allocated to non-collateralized based on these estimates. Based on the review of impaired loans, which includes loans classified as TDR, a portion of the allowance was allocated to impaired loans in the amount of $4.2 million and $15.9 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
 
 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
 
General provisions are established against performing loans in our portfolio in amounts deemed prudent by management. A portion of the allowance is allocated to the remaining portfolio based on historical loss experience. In the second quarter of 2011, the historical loss period used for this allocation was reduced to three years as there was sufficient data to make the experience factors from this period relevant and meaningful. In addition, a portion of the allowance is allocated based on current economic conditions, trends in delinquency and classified loans, and concentrations in the loan portfolio. Based on these reviews, management concluded the general portion of the allowance should be $25.1 million and $11.8 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, resulting in a total allowance of $29.4 million and $27.7 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The Board of Directors reviews and approves the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis. Management has concluded, and the Board of Directors has concurred, that at June 30, 2011, the allowance was sufficient to absorb losses inherent in our loan portfolio.
 
The following table sets forth the activity in the Company's allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:

   
For the six months ended June 30,
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
 
             
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 27,699     $ 20,324  
                 
Provision for loan losses
    10,000       10,000  
                 
Loans charged-off:
               
    Multi-family residential
    (1,817 )     (2,239 )
    Commercial real estate
    (2,522 )     (374 )
    One-to-four family – mixed-use property
    (588 )     (825 )
    One-to-four family – residential
    (1,991 )     (94 )
    Construction
    (703 )     (862 )
    Small Business Administration
    (488 )     (385 )
    Commercial business and other
    (450 )     (422 )
        Total loans charged-off
    (8,559 )     (5,201 )
                 
Recoveries:
               
    Multi-family residential
    21       5  
    Commercial real estate
    -       42  
    One-to-four family – mixed-use property
    108       -  
    One-to-four family – residential
    63       -  
    Small Business Administration
    17       133  
    Commercial business and other
    9       607  
        Total recoveries
    218       787  
                 
Net charge-offs
    (8,341 )     (4,414 )
                 
Balance at end of period
  $ 29,358     $ 25,910  
                 
Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding during the period
    0.52 %     0.27 %
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to gross loans at end of period
    0.91 %     0.79 %
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing assets at end of period
    25.41 %     21.76 %
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans at end of period
    26.68 %     23.27 %
 
 
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ITEM 3.     QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

For a discussion of the qualitative and quantitative disclosures about market risk, see the information under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Interest Rate Risk."

ITEM 4.     CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company carried out, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report.  Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2011, the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective.  During the period covered by this Quarterly Report, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 1.     LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits.  Management of the Company, after consultation with outside legal counsel, believes that the resolution of these various matters will not result in any material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.


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

The following table sets forth information regarding the shares of common stock repurchased by the Company during the three months ended June 30, 2011:

                     
Maximum
 
               
Total Number of
   
Number of
 
   
Total
         
Shares Purchased
   
Shares That May
 
   
Number
         
as Part of Publicly
   
Yet Be Purchased
 
   
of Shares
   
Average Price
   
Announced Plans
   
Under the Plans
 
Period
 
Purchased
   
Paid per Share
   
or Programs
   
or Programs
 
April 1 to April 30, 2011
    -     $ -       -       362,050  
May 1 to May 31, 2011
    -       -       -       362,050  
June 1 to June 30, 2011
    -       -       -       362,050  
     Total
    -     $ -       -          
 
Our current common stock repurchase program was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on August 17, 2004.  This repurchase program authorized the repurchase of 1,000,000 common shares.  The repurchase program does not have an expiration date or a maximum dollar amount that may be paid to repurchase the common shares.  Stock repurchases under this program will be made from time to time, on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, at the discretion of the management of the Company.
 
ITEM 4.     REMOVED and RESERVED

 
 
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ITEM 6.     EXHIBITS

Exhibit  No.
Description
 
       
 
3.1
Certificate of Incorporation of Flushing Financial Corporation (1)
 
 
3.2
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Flushing Financial       Corporation (3)
 
 
3.3
Certificate of Designations of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of Flushing Financial Corporation (4)
 
 
3.4
Certificate of Increase of Shares Designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of Flushing Financial Corporation (2)
 
3.5
By-Laws of Flushing Financial Corporation (1)
 
 
4.1
Rights Agreement, dated as of September 8, 2006, between Flushing Financial Corporation, and Computershare Trust Company N.A., as Rights Agent (6)
 
 
10.1
Flushing Financial Corporation Annual Incentive Plan for Executives and Senior Officers (5)
 
 
10.2
Flushing Savings Bank Specified Officer Change In Control Severance Policy
 
 
31.1
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Executive Officer
 
 
31.2
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Financial Officer
 
 
32.1
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Executive Officer
 
 
32.2
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Financial Officer
 
       
(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed September 1, 1995, Registration No. 33-96488.
 
(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with Form 8-K filed September 26, 2006.
 
(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with Form S-8 filed May 31, 2002.
 
(4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
 
(5) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Form 8-K filed March 1, 2007.
 
(6) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit filed with Form 8-K filed September 11, 2006.
 


 
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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.


Flushing Financial Corporation,




Dated: August 8, 2011                                                                         By: /s/John R. Buran
John R. Buran
President and Chief Executive Officer




Dated: August 8, 2011                                                                         By: /s/David W. Fry
David W. Fry
Executive Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer


 
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FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit  No.
Description
 
       
 
3.1
Certificate of Incorporation of Flushing Financial Corporation (1)
 
 
3.2
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Flushing Financial       Corporation (3)
 
 
3.3
Certificate of Designations of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of Flushing Financial Corporation (4)
 
 
3.4
Certificate of Increase of Shares Designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of Flushing Financial Corporation (2)
 
3.5
By-Laws of Flushing Financial Corporation (1)
 
 
4.1
Rights Agreement, dated as of September 8, 2006, between Flushing Financial Corporation, and Computershare Trust Company N.A., as Rights Agent (6)
 
 
10.1
Flushing Financial Corporation Annual Incentive Plan for Executives and Senior Officers (5)
 
 
10.2
Flushing Savings Bank Specified Officer Change In Control Severance Policy
 
 
31.1
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Executive Officer
 
 
31.2
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Financial Officer
 
 
32.1
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Executive Officer
 
 
32.2
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Financial Officer
 
       
(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed September 1, 1995, Registration No. 33-96488.
 
(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with Form 8-K filed September 26, 2006.
 
(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with Form S-8 filed May 31, 2002.
 
(4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
 
(5) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Form 8-K filed March 1, 2007.
 
(6) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit filed with Form 8-K filed September 11, 2006.