================================================================================ 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, 2008 Commission File Number: 0-28846 Centrue Financial Corporation (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 36-3145350 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification incorporation or organization) Number) 7700 Bonhomme Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63105 (Address of principal executive offices including zip code) (314) 505-5500 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer [ ] 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 Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]. Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Class Shares outstanding at August 8, 2008 ----------------------------- ------------------------------------ Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 6,028,491 ================================================================================ Centrue Financial Corporation Form 10-Q Index June 30, 2008 Page ---- PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements o Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets............................1 o Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income ........................................2 o Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows..................4 o Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.............5 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations..........................................16 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk..................................................33 Item 4. Controls and Procedures .............................................34 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings....................................................35 Item 1A. Risk Factors.........................................................35 Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds..........35 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities......................................35 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders..................36 Item 5. Other Information....................................................36 Item 6. Exhibits.............................................................36 SIGNATURES....................................................................37 CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS JUNE 30, 2008 AND DECEMBER 31, 2007 (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 30, December 31, 2008 2007 ------------ ------------ ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 48,238 $ 51,628 Securities available-for-sale 203,864 238,661 Restricted securities 10,670 10,670 Loans 1,003,689 957,285 Allowance for loan losses (11,542) (10,755) ------------ ------------ Net loans 992,147 946,530 Cash value of life insurance 27,402 26,895 Mortgage servicing rights 2,993 3,161 Premises and equipment, net 33,750 35,615 Goodwill 24,804 25,498 Intangible assets, net 10,013 11,007 Other real estate 4,317 2,937 Other assets 15,350 12,397 ------------ ------------ Total assets $ 1,373,548 $ 1,364,999 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities Deposits Non-interest-bearing $ 116,470 $ 114,360 Interest-bearing 894,253 918,662 ------------ ------------ Total deposits 1,010,723 1,033,022 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 64,301 44,937 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 128,300 121,615 Notes payable 21,933 13,802 Series B mandatory redeemable preferred stock 831 831 Subordinated debentures 20,620 20,620 Other liabilities 10,233 11,296 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities 1,256,941 1,246,123 Commitments and contingent liabilities -- -- Stockholders' equity Series A convertible preferred stock (aggregate liquidation preference of 2,762) 500 500 Common stock, $1 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized; 7,453,555 and 7,438,110 shares issued at June 30, 2008 and at December 31, 2007 7,454 7,438 Surplus 71,383 70,901 Retained earnings 63,028 60,344 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (3,338) 939 ------------ ------------ 139,027 140,122 Treasury stock, at cost 1,425,064 shares at June 30, 2008 and 1,366,564 at December 31, 2007 (22,420) (21,246) ------------ ------------ Total stockholders' equity 116,607 118,876 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,373,548 $ 1,364,999 ============ ============ See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007 (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ---------------------------- ---------------------------- 2008 2007 2008 2007 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Interest income Loans $ 15,974 $ 16,917 $ 33,268 $ 32,963 Securities Taxable 2,106 3,182 4,581 6,472 Exempt from federal income taxes 355 381 713 763 Federal funds sold and other 25 173 80 268 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total interest income 18,460 20,653 38,642 40,466 Interest expense Deposits 7,026 9,443 15,366 18,260 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 153 463 486 873 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 776 628 1,948 1,273 Series B mandatory redeemable preferred 13 13 25 25 Subordinated debentures 250 450 634 898 Notes payable 238 165 476 323 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total interest expense 8,456 11,162 18,935 21,652 Net interest income 10,004 9,491 19,707 18,814 Provision for loan losses 866 226 1,632 226 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net interest income after Provision for loan losses 9,138 9,265 18,075 18,588 Noninterest income Service charges 1,875 1,969 3,511 3,552 Trust income 232 232 485 461 Mortgage banking income 389 449 835 883 Brokerage commissions and fees 66 104 168 230 Bank owned life insurance 254 247 506 488 Securities gains (losses), net -- (33) 848 (33) Gain on sale of OREO 142 491 238 588 Gain on sale of other assets 629 -- 1,111 -- Other income 705 735 1,528 1,279 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 4,292 4,194 9,230 7,448 Noninterest expenses Salaries and employee benefits 4,493 5,144 9,322 10,292 Occupancy 919 1,019 1,957 1,960 Furniture and equipment 624 627 1,406 1,322 Marketing 315 221 551 413 Supplies and printing 99 156 230 337 Telephone 201 210 442 388 Data Processing 231 276 534 859 Amortization of intangible assets 775 591 1,684 1,212 Other expenses 1,564 1,602 3,411 3,011 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 9,221 9,846 19,537 19,794 See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007 (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ---------------------------- ---------------------------- 2008 2007 2008 2007 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income before income taxes 4,209 3,613 7,768 6,242 Income taxes 1,504 1,107 2,618 1,837 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income $ 2,705 $ 2,506 $ 5,150 $ 4,405 ============ ============ ============ ============ Preferred stock dividends 52 52 104 104 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income for common stockholders $ 2,653 $ 2,454 $ 5,046 $ 4,301 ============ ============ ============ ============ Basic earnings per common share $ 0.44 $ 0.38 $ 0.84 $ 0.67 ============ ============ ============ ============ Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.44 $ 0.38 $ 0.83 $ 0.66 ============ ============ ============ ============ Total comprehensive income: Net income $ 2,705 $ 2,506 $ 5,150 $ 4,405 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities (5,428) (1,961) (6,979) (1,678) Tax effect (2,103) (759) (2,704) (650) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (3,325) (1,202) (4,275) (1,028) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total comprehensive income (loss) $ (620) $ 1,304 $ 875 $ 3,377 ============ ============ ============ ============ See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007 (IN THOUSANDS) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Six Months Ended June 30, ---------------------------- 2008 2007 ------------ ------------ Cash flows from operating activities Net income $ 5,150 $ 4,405 Adjustments to reconcile net income to Net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation 1,493 789 Amortization of intangible assets 1,688 1,212 Amortization of mortgage servicing rights, net 284 201 Amortization of bond premiums, net 244 109 Share based compensation 265 63 Provision for loan losses 1,632 226 Provision for deferred income taxes 1,333 (3,778) Tax benefit related to exercised options -- (122) Earnings on bank-owned life insurance (506) (489) Securities losses/(gains), net (848) 33 (Gain) loss on sale of OREO (238) (588) (Gain) loss on sale of loans (665) (634) (Gain) on sale of branch (1,111) -- Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale 70,488 43,149 Origination of loans held for sale (74,786) (44,316) Change in assets and liabilities (Increase) decrease in other assets (3,733) 2,235 Increase (decrease) in other liabilities 1,613 3,126 ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 2,303 5,621 Cash flows from investing activities Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of securities available for sale 103,761 25,124 Purchases of securities available for sale (75,160) (4,557) Net decrease (increase) in loans (79,033) (81,374) Purchase of premises and equipment (402) (1,336) Proceeds from sale of OREO 3,215 3,874 Purchase of Missouri Bank charter -- (633) Sale of Branches, net of premium received (19,498) -- ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (67,117) (58,902) Cash flows from financing activities Net increase (decrease) in deposits 29,922 61,502 Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 19,364 9,051 Repayment of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (294,315) (5,416) Proceeds from advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank 301,000 -- Payments on notes payable (2,119) (348) Proceeds from notes payable 10,250 2,250 Dividends on common stock (1,633) (1,610) Dividends on preferred stock (104) (104) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 233 316 Purchase of treasury stock (1,174) (2,168) ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by financing activities 61,424 63,473 ------------ ------------ Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (3,390) 10,192 Cash and cash equivalents Beginning of period 51,628 40,195 ------------ ------------ End of period $ 48,238 $ 50,387 ============ ============ Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information Cash payments for Interest $ 20,506 $ 21,751 Income taxes 2,270 -- Transfers from loans to other real estate owned 4,497 7,718 See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Centrue Financial Corporation (the "Company") is a bank holding company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Company provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers located in markets extending from the far western and southern suburbs of the Chicago metropolitan area across Central Illinois down to the metropolitan St. Louis area. These services include demand, time, and savings deposits; lending; mortgage banking; brokerage; asset management; and trust services. The Company is subject to competition from other financial institutions and nonfinancial institutions providing financial services. Additionally, the Company and its subsidiary Centrue Bank (the "Bank") are subject to regulations of certain regulatory agencies and undergo periodic examinations by those regulatory agencies. Basis of presentation --------------------- The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and Centrue Bank. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Centrue Financial Corporation have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all normal and recurring adjustments which are necessary to fairly present the results for the interim periods presented have been included. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the recorded amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. The allowance for loan losses, carrying value of goodwill, value of mortgage servicing rights, deferred taxes, and fair values of financial instruments are particularly subject to change. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain 2007 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2008 presentation. Assets held in an agency or fiduciary capacity, other than trust cash on deposit with Centrue Bank, are not assets of the Company and, accordingly, are not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. For further information with respect to significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements, refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. The annualized results of operations during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year ending December 31, 2008. All financial information is in thousands (000s), except shares and per share data. Note 2. Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding, adjusted for the dilutive effect of the stock options. Computations for basic and diluted earnings per share are provided below: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note 2. Earnings Per Share (continued) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ---------------------------- ---------------------------- 2008 2007 2008 2007 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Basic Earnings Per Common Share Net income for common stockholders $ 2,653 $ 2,454 $ 5,046 $ 4,301 Weighted average common shares outstanding 6,027,000 6,414,000 6,039,000 6,438,000 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Basic earnings per common share $ 0.44 $ 0.38 $ 0.84 $ 0.67 ============ ============ ============ ============ Diluted Earnings Per Common Share Weighted average common shares outstanding 6,027,000 6,414,000 6,039,000 6,438,000 Add: dilutive effect of assumed exercised stock options 22,000 36,000 30,000 34,000 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Weighted average common and dilutive potential shares outstanding 6,049,000 6,450,000 6,069,000 6,472,000 ============ ============ ============ ============ Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.44 $ 0.38 $ 0.83 $ 0.66 ============ ============ ============ ============ There were approximately 406,300 and 321,200 options outstanding at June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share. These options were antidilutive since the exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common stock. Note 3. Securities All of the Company's securities are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value. The Company does not have any securities classified as trading or held-to-maturity. The following table describes the fair value, gross unrealized gains and losses of securities available-for-sale at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively: June 30, 2008 ------------------------------------------------------------ Gross Gross Fair Unrealized Unrealized % of Value Gains Losses Portfolio ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ U.S. government agencies $ 19,548 $ 396 $ -- 9.6% States and political subdivisions 40,419 603 (68) 19.8 U. S. government mortgage-backed securities 96,116 211 (591) 47.1 Collateralized mortgage obligations 21,796 10 (462) 10.7 Equity securities 1,621 101 (15) 0.8 Investment in Trust Preferred instruments 22,391 -- (5,622) 11.0 Corporate 1,973 6 (15) 1.0 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ $ 203,864 $ 1,327 $ (6,773) 100.0% ============ ============ ============ ============ December 31, 2007 ------------------------------------------------------------ Gross Gross Fair Unrealized Unrealized % of Value Gains Losses Portfolio ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ U.S. government agencies $ 103,624 $ 1,415 $ (14) 43.5% States and political subdivisions 41,561 501 (13) 17.4 U. S. government mortgage-backed securities 47,784 287 (106) 20.0 Collateralized mortgage obligations 24,077 68 (100) 10.1 Equity securities 1,601 105 -- 0.7 Investment in Trust Preferred instruments 17,273 -- (609) 7.2 Corporate 2,741 9 (10) 1.1 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ $ 238,661 $ 2,385 $ (852) 100.0% ============ ============ ============ ============ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note 3. Securities (continued) Management does not believe any individual unrealized losses as of June 30, 2008, identified in the preceding tables represent other-than-temporary impairment based on our analysis. These unrealized losses are primarily attributable to changes in interest rates, general market risk repricing, and illiquidity in the capital markets. The Company has both the intent and ability to hold each of the securities shown in the table for the time necessary to recover its amortized cost. The unrealized loss on the available for sale securities is included, net of tax, in other comprehensive income. The amounts below include the activity related to security sales and calls. The activity related to securities available-for-sale were as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ---------------------------- ---------------------------- 2008 2007 2008 2007 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Proceeds $ -- $ 2,497 $ 83,897 $ 2,497 Realized gains $ -- $ 4 $ 848 $ 4 Realized losses $ -- $ (37) $ -- $ (37) Note 4. Loans The following table describes the composition of loans by major categories outstanding as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively: June 30, 2008 December 31, 2007 ---------------------------- ---------------------------- $ % $ % ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Commercial $ 188,039 18.7% $ 181,210 18.9% Agricultural 12,834 1.3 21,861 2.3 Real estate: Commercial mortgages 408,775 40.7 362,920 37.9 Construction 180,589 18.0 159,274 16.6 Agricultural 17,819 1.8 23,560 2.5 1-4 family mortgages 188,648 18.8 198,208 20.7 Installment 6,354 0.6 8,611 0.9 Other 631 0.1 1,641 0.2 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total loans 1,003,689 100.0% 957,285 100.0% ============ ============ Allowance for loan losses (11,542) (10,755) ------------ ------------ Loans, net $ 992,147 $ 946,530 ============ ============ The following table presents data on impaired loans: June 30, December 31, 2008 2007 ------------ ------------ Impaired loans for which an allowance has been provided $ 23,410 $ 5,502 Impaired loans for which no allowance has been provided 1,752 5,923 ------------ ------------ Total loans determined to be impaired $ 25,162 $ 11,425 ============ ============ Allowance for loan loss for impaired loans included in the allowance for loan losses $ 2,640 $ 2,350 ============ ============ In originating loans, the Company recognizes that credit losses will be experienced and the risk of loss will vary with, among other things, current economic conditions; the type of loan being made; the creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan; and in the case of a collateralized loan, the quality of the collateral for such loan. The allowance for loan losses represents the Company's estimate of the allowance necessary to provide -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note 4. Loans (continued) for probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. In making this determination, the Company analyzes the ultimate collectibility of the loans in its portfolio; incorporating feedback provided by internal loan staff; the independent loan review function; and information provided by regulatory agencies. The Company reported loans held for sale of $3,769 and $1,598 at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 respectively. The Company conducts a quarterly evaluation as to the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Transactions in the allowance for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 are summarized below: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, --------------------------- --------------------------- 2008 2007 2008 2007 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Beginning balance $ 11,221 $ 10,607 $ 10,755 $ 10,835 Charge-offs (622) (191) (1,020) (689) Recoveries 77 186 175 456 Provision for loan losses 866 226 1,632 226 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Ending balance $ 11,542 $ 10,828 $ 11,542 $ 10,828 =========== =========== =========== =========== Period end total loans $ 1,003,689 $ 912,168 $ 1,003,689 $ 912,168 =========== =========== =========== =========== Average loans $ 1,012,878 $ 883,151 $ 1,005,960 $ 870,129 =========== =========== =========== =========== Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans 0.05% 0.00% 0.08% 0.03% Ratio of provision for loan losses to average loans 0.09 0.03 0.16 0.03 Ratio of allowance for loan losses to period end total loans 1.15 1.19 1.15 1.19 Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total nonperforming loans 58.27 241.05 58.27 241.05 Ratio of allowance for loan losses to average loans 1.14 1.23 1.15 1.24 Note 5. Share Based Compensation In 1999, the Company adopted the 1999 Option Plan. Under the 1999 Option Plan, nonqualified options may be granted to employees and eligible directors of the Company and its subsidiaries to purchase the Company's common stock at 100% of the fair market value on the date the option is granted. The Company has authorized 50,000 shares for issuance under the 1999 Option Plan. During 1999, 40,750 of these shares were granted and are 100% fully vested. The options have an exercise period of ten years from the date of grant. There are 9,250 shares available for grant under this plan. In April 2003, the Company adopted the 2003 Option Plan. Under the 2003 Option Plan, as amended on April 24, 2007, nonqualified options, incentive stock options, and/or stock appreciation rights may be granted to employees and outside directors of the Company and its subsidiaries to purchase the Company's common stock at an exercise price to be determined by the Executive and Compensation committee. Pursuant to the 2003 Option Plan, 570,000 shares of the Company's unissued common stock have been reserved and are available for issuance upon the exercise of options and rights granted under the 2003 Option Plan. The options have an exercise period of ten years from the date of grant. There are 209,000 shares available for grant under this plan. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note 5. Share Based Compensation (continued) The Company's compensation committee awarded 5,000 restricted common stock awards on November 14, 2006 which were available under the restricted stock portion of the plan. The restricted shares were issued out of treasury shares with an aggregate grant date fair value of $90. The awards were granted using the fair value as the last sale price as quoted on the NASDAQ Stock Market on the date of grant of $18.03. The awarded shares vest at a rate of 20% of the initially awarded amount per year, beginning on the first anniversary date of the award, and are contingent upon continuous service by the recipient through the vesting date. Currently, there are 1,000 shares of the restricted stock that have vested. A summary of the status of the option plans as of June 30, 2008, and changes during the period ended on those dates is presented below: June 30, 2008 ------------------------------------------------------------ Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Aggregate Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Shares Price Life Value ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Outstanding at January 1, 2008 574,024 $ 18.71 Granted 138,000 17.96 Exercised (15,445) 16.17 Forfeited (38,010) 20.66 ------------ ------------ Outstanding at end of period 658,569 $ 18.72 5.1 years $ -- ============ ============ ============ ============ Vested or expected to vest 649,380 18.73 4.8 years $ -- ============ ============ ============ ============ Options exercisable at period end 454,369 $ 18.74 4.6 years $ -- ============ ============ ============ ============ Options outstanding at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 were as follows: Outstanding Exercisable ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Weighted- Average Weighted- Remaining Average Contractual Exercise Range of Exercise Prices Number Life Number Price --------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ June 30, 2008: $ 11.25 - $ 13.00 46,381 2.1 years 46,381 $ 11.60 13.88 - 18.63 258,388 5.0 years 165,388 16.40 19.03 - 23.31 353,800 5.5 years 242,600 21.70 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 658,569 5.1 years 454,369 $ 18.74 ============ ============ ============ ============ December 31, 2007: 11.25 - 13.00 46,381 2.6 years 46,381 11.60 13.88 - 18.63 143,443 3.2 years 143,443 15.60 19.03 - 23.31 384,200 5.9 years 260,600 21.86 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 574,024 5.0 years 450,424 $ 18.81 ============ ============ ============ ============ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note 5. Share Based Compensation (continued) Information related to the stock option plan during the quarter ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 is as follows: June 30, June 30, 2008 2007 ------------ ------------ Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 6 $ 75 Cash received from option exercises 233 316 Tax benefit realized from option exercises -- 122 Weighted average of fair value of options granted 3.69 4.62 The compensation cost that has been charged against income for the stock options portion of the Equity Incentive Plan was $256 and $63 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. The compensation cost that has been charged against income for the restricted stock portion of the Equity Incentive Plan was $9 and $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using a closed form option valuation (Black-Scholes) model that uses the assumptions noted in the table below. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of the Company's common stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and post-vesting termination behavior. (Employee and management options are tracked separately.) The expected term of options granted is based on historical data and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, which takes into account that the options are not transferable. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. The fair value of options granted was determined using the following weighted-average assumptions as of grant date: June 30, December 31, 2008 2007 ------------ --------------- Fair value $ 3.69 $ 4.41 - 4.65 Risk-free interest rate 2.95% 4.06% - 4.95% Expected option life (years) 6 6 Expected stock price volatility 23.91% 23.33% - 23.67% Dividend yield 2.79% 2.57 - 2.64% Unrecognized stock option compensation expense related to unvested awards (net of estimated forfeitures) for the remainder of 2008 and beyond is estimated as follows: Amount ------------ July, 2008 - December, 2008 $ 97 2009 172 2010 172 2011 160 2012 104 2013 5 ------------ Total $ 710 ============ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note 6. Contingent Liabilities and Other Matters Neither the Company nor its subsidiary is involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the normal course of business, which, in the opinion of management, in the aggregate, are not material to the Company's consolidated financial condition. Note 7. Segment Information The Company utilizes a line of business ("LOB") reporting structure which was implemented as of January 1, 2005. The reportable segments are determined by the products and services offered, primarily distinguished between retail, commercial, treasury, wealth management, and other operations. Loans, and deposits generate the revenues in the commercial segments; deposits, loans, secondary mortgage sales and servicing generates the revenue in the retail segment; investment income generates the revenue in the treasury segment; brokerage, and trust services generate the revenue in the wealth management segment and holding company services generate revenue in the other operations segment. The "net allocations" line represents the allocation of the costs that are overhead being spread to the specific segments. The accounting policies used with respect to segment reporting are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies as forth in Note 1. Segment performance is evaluated using net income. Information reported internally for performance assessment follows. Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Retail Commercial Treasury Wealth Other Consolidated Segment Segment Segment Management Operations Totals ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net interest income (loss) $ 3,846 $ 7,932 $ 404 $ (11) $ (2,167) $ 10,004 Other revenue 3,357 349 -- 306 280 4,292 Other expense 2,976 789 52 327 3,534 7,678 Noncash items Depreciation 563 2 -- 2 201 768 Provision for loan losses -- 866 -- -- -- 866 Other intangibles 478 -- -- 297 -- 775 Net allocations 348 2,830 369 187 (3,734) -- Income tax expense 937 1,252 (6) (171) (508) 1,504 Segment profit (loss) $ 1,901 $ 2,542 $ (11) $ (347) $ (1,380) $ 2,705 Goodwill $ 11,927 $ 12,404 $ -- $ 473 $ -- $ 24,804 Segment assets $ 294,634 $ 785,542 $ 216,047 $ 597 $ 76,727 $ 1,373,548 Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Retail Commercial Treasury Wealth Other Consolidated Segment Segment Segment Management Operations Totals ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net interest income (loss) $ 3,440 $ 6,089 $ 1,182 $ 64 $ (1,284) $ 9,491 Other revenue 2,822 686 (27) 366 347 4,194 Other expense 3,324 478 55 358 4,278 8,493 Noncash items Depreciation 446 4 -- 4 308 762 Provision for loan losses -- 226 -- -- -- 226 Other intangibles 589 -- -- 2 -- 591 Net allocations 700 3,204 453 229 (4,586) -- Income tax expense 397 945 213 (54) (394) 1,107 Segment profit (loss) $ 806 $ 1,918 $ 434 $ (109) $ (543) $ 2,506 Goodwill $ 11,898 $ 12,374 $ -- $ 1,167 $ -- $ 25,439 Segment assets $ 341,965 $ 685,656 $ 281,329 $ 1,396 $ 43,040 $ 1,353,386 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note 7. Segment Information (continued) Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Retail Commercial Treasury Wealth Other Consolidated Segment Segment Segment Management Operations Totals ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net interest income (loss) $ 6,849 $ 13,449 $ 965 $ 358 $ (1,914) $ 19,707 Other revenue 6,433 634 848 688 627 9,230 Other expense 6,313 1,755 110 646 7,386 16,210 Noncash items Depreciation 994 3 -- 6 640 1,643 Provision for loan losses -- 1,632 -- -- -- 1,632 Other intangibles 988 -- -- 696 -- 1,684 Net allocations 830 6,001 793 402 (8,026) -- Income tax expense 1,372 1,548 300 (232) (370) 2,618 Segment profit (loss) $ 2,785 $ 3,144 $ 610 $ (472) $ (917) $ 5,150 Goodwill $ 11,927 $ 12,404 $ -- $ 473 $ -- $ 24,804 Segment assets $ 294,634 $ 785,542 $ 216,047 $ 597 $ 76,727 $ 1,373,548 Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Retail Commercial Treasury Wealth Other Consolidated Segment Segment Segment Management Operations Totals ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net interest income (loss) $ 6,777 $ 12,102 $ 1,594 $ 126 $ (1,785) $ 18,814 Other revenue 5,133 844 (27) 789 709 7,448 Other expense 6,725 1,133 114 798 8,213 16,983 Noncash items Depreciation 973 8 -- 9 609 1,599 Provision for loan losses -- 226 -- -- -- 226 Other intangibles 1,209 -- -- 3 -- 1,212 Net allocations 1,216 6,294 871 441 (8,822) -- Income tax expense 590 1,744 192 (111) (578) 1,837 Segment profit (loss) $ 1,197 $ 3,541 $ 390 $ (225) $ (498) $ 4,405 Goodwill $ 11,898 $ 12,374 $ -- $ 1,167 $ -- $ 25,439 Segment assets $ 341,965 $ 685,656 $ 281,329 $ 1,396 $ 43,040 $ 1,353,386 Note 8. Borrowed Funds and Debt Obligations On March 31, 2008, the Company entered into a new loan agreement with LaSalle Bank N.A. which provides for up to an aggregate principal amount of $35,250 in borrowings. The loan agreement consists of three credit facilities. The first credit facility consists of a $25,000 secured revolving line of credit which matures in December 2008. The second credit facility consists of a $250 secured term facility, which will mature in March 2015. The third credit facility consists of a $10,000 in subordinated debt, which also matures in March 2015. The interest rate on the term and subordinated debt credit facilities is three month LIBOR plus 295 basis points. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility is three month LIBOR plus 125 basis points. Repayment of each of the three credit facilities is interest only on a quarterly basis, with the principal amount of the loan due at maturity. The revolving and term credit facilities are secured by a pledge of the stock of Centrue Bank. The subordinated debt credit facility is unsecured and is intended to qualify as tier II capital for regulatory purposes. The loan agreement contains customary covenants, including but not limited to, Centrue Bank's maintenance of its status as well-capitalized, minimum return on average assets on an annual basis of 0.50%, maximum nonperforming assets to primary capital below 20%, and minimum loan loss reserves to total loans of 1.00%. The Company intends to use the credit facilities for general working capital purposes. The loan agreement contains no penalty for early repayment of either the revolving credit facility or the subordinated debt credit facility. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note 9. Business Acquisitions and Divestures On March 28, 2008 the Company completed the sale of its Hanover and Elizabeth branches to Apple River State Bank headquartered in Apple River, Illinois. Apple River assumed approximately $25,300 in deposits and acquired $12,700 in loans, and $401 in premises and equipment. The net gain on the sale was $482. On June 6, 2008 the Company completed the sale of its Manlius and Tampico branches to Peoples National Bank headquartered in Kewanee, Illinois. Peoples National assumed approximately $29,400 in deposits and acquired $17,400 in loans, and $214 in premises and equipment. The net gain on the sale was $629. Note 10. Fair Value In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements." This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement establishes a fair value hierarchy about the assumptions used to measure fair value and clarifies assumptions about risk and the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. In February 2008, the FASB issued staff position (FSP) 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157. This FSP delays the effective date of FAS 157 for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The impact of adoption was not material. Statement 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) or identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date. Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs to reflect a reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use to price and asset or liability. The fair value of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note 10. Fair Value (continued) Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are summarized below: Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2008 Using ---------------------------------------------- Significant Quoted Prices in Other Significant Active Markets for Observable Unobservable June 30, Identical Assets Inputs Inputs 2008 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis ---------------------------------------------------- Assets: Available for sale securities $ 203,864 $ -- $ 203,864 $ -- Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis -------------------------------------------------------- Assets: Impaired loans $ 20,770 $ -- $ 20,770 $ -- Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $23,410 with a valuation allowance of $2,640, resulting in an additional provision for loan losses of $0 for the period. During the quarter the fair value of impaired loans decreased by $440. The majority of our impaired loans are collateralized by real estate. The carrying value for these real estate secured impaired loans was based upon information in independent appraisals obtained on the underlying collateral. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note 11. Recent Accounting Developments In February, 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" ("SFAS 159"). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective of SFAS 159 is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting principles. The new standard is effective for the Company on January 1, 2008. The Company did not elect the fair value option for any financial assets or financial liabilities as of January 1, 2008. In January 2007, the FASB issued Derivatives Implementation Group Issue B40, Application of Paragraph 13 (b) to Securitized Interests in Prepayable Financial Assets (DIG Issue B40). DIG Issue B40 provides an exemption from the embedded derivative test of paragraph 13 (b) of SFAS No. 133 for instruments that would otherwise require bifurcation if the test is met solely because of a prepayment feature included within the securitized interest and prepayment is not controlled by the security holder. SFAS No. 155 and DIG Issue B40 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. In September 2006, the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force finalized Issue No. 06-4, Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements. This issue requires that a liability be recorded during the service period when a split-dollar life insurance agreement continues after participants' employment or retirement. The required accrued liability will be based on either the post-employment benefit cost for the continuing life insurance or based on the future death benefit depending on contractual terms of the underlying agreement. This issue is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. Due to the adoption of this item, the Company recorded an entry of $730 to the beginning balance for retained earnings as of January 1, 2008. On November 5, 2007, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 109, Written Loan Commitments Recorded at Fair Value through Earnings ("SAB 109"). Previously, SAB 105, Application of Accounting Principles to Loan Commitments, stated that in measuring the fair value of a derivative loan commitment, a company should not incorporate the expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of the loan. SAB 109 supersedes SAB 105 and indicates that the expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of the loan should be included in measuring fair value for all written loan commitments that are accounted for at fair value through earnings. SAB 105 also indicated that internally-developed intangible assets should not be recorded as part of the fair value of a derivative loan commitment, and SAB 109 retains that view. SAB 109 is effective for derivative loan commitments issued or modified in fiscal quarters beginning after December 15, 2007. The impact of this standard was not material. On March 19, 2008, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS 161), which is intended to improve financial reporting for derivative instruments and hedging activities. Additional disclosures will be required that require disclosure of the fair values of derivative instruments and their gains and losses in tabular format. It also requires disclosure of derivatives features that are credit risk-related. These changes will enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity's financial position, financial performance and cash flows. It is effective for financial statements for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The impact of this statement will not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Centrue Financial Corporation (the "Company") is a bank holding company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. Operating results of former Centrue are included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of the acquisition. The Company provides a full range of products and services to individual and corporate customers located in the north central, east central, south central, suburban west area of Chicago, suburban metro east area of St. Louis areas. These products and services include demand, time, and savings deposits; lending; mortgage banking, brokerage, asset management, and trust services. The Company is subject to competition from other financial institutions, including banks, thrifts and credit unions, as well as nonfinancial institutions providing financial services. Additionally, the Company and its subsidiary Centrue Bank (the "Bank") are subject to regulations of certain regulatory agencies and undergo periodic examinations by those regulatory agencies. The following discussion provides an analysis of the Company's results of operations and financial condition for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007. In the opinion of management, all normal and recurring adjustments which are necessary to fairly present the results for the interim periods presented have been included. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the recorded amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. For further information with respect to significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements, refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. The annualized results of operations during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year ending December 31, 2008. All financial information is in thousands (000s), except shares and per share data. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. By their nature, changes in these assumptions and estimates could significantly affect the Company's financial position or results of operations. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Those critical accounting policies that are of particular significance to the Company are discussed in Note 1 of the Company's 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Securities: Available-for-sale securities are those that the Company intends to hold for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity. Any decision to sell a security classified as available-for-sale would be based on various factors, including significant movements in interest rates, changes in the maturity mix of the Company's assets and liabilities, liquidity needs, regulatory capital considerations, and other similar factors. Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses, net of the related deferred income tax effect, reported in other comprehensive income. Declines in the fair value of securities below their cost that are other than temporary are reflected as realized losses. In estimating other-than-temporary losses, management considers: The length of time and extent that fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, and the Company's ability and intent to hold the security for a period sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Securities are written down to fair value when a decline in fair value is not temporary. Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses, increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by charge-offs less recoveries. Management estimates the allowance balance required based on past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, current economic conditions and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management's judgment, should be charged off. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes that the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Goodwill and other intangible assets: Goodwill results from business acquisitions and represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of acquired tangible assets and liabilities and identifiable intangible assets. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment and any such impairment will be recognized in the period identified. Other intangible assets consist of core deposit and acquired customer relationship intangible assets arising from whole bank, and branch company acquisitions. They are initially measured at fair value and then are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which is ten years. Income taxes: Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the Company's assets and liabilities. Deferred taxes are recognized for the estimated taxes ultimately payable or recoverable based on enacted tax laws. Changes in enacted tax rates and laws are reflected in the financial statements in the periods they occur. General o Second quarter 2008 results included the following nonrecurring activity: o Net gain on sale of branches of $629. o Write-down of $297 in goodwill related to the anticipated sale of a Wealth Management business line. o Approximately $266 in costs associated with branch sales/closings and employee separation costs. o Excluding $563 in nonrecurring 2008 operating expense items mentioned above and $716 in restructuring items taken in the second quarter 2007, noninterest expense levels decreased $457 or 5.0% in the second quarter of 2008 compared to 2007. o Total core deposits (checking, NOW, savings and money market) increased $11,500 or 2.5% from year-end 2007. Excluding $24,300 in core deposits related to branch sales recorded in the first and second quarters of 2008, core deposits grew $37,100 or 8.0% since year-end 2007. o The efficiency ratio improved to 64.76% during the quarter from 73.06% in the first quarter 2008 and 70.80% recorded in the first quarter 2007. o The net interest margin increased 4 basis points to 3.34% as compared to 3.30% recorded in the second quarter of 2007 and increased 9 basis points from the first quarter of 2008 level of 3.25%. o The level of nonperforming assets increased to $24,100 versus the $5,200 recorded at March 31, 2008 and $7,100 at December 31, 2007. o As part of an ongoing effort to redeploy capital to higher growth markets, the Company closed its Ashkum branch and completed the sale of its Manlius and Tampico branches. The transaction resulted in selling $17,400 in loans and $29,400 in deposits and generated a net gain on sale of $629. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Results of Operations Net Income Net Income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 equaled $2,705 or $0.44 per diluted share as compared to $2,506 or $0.38 per diluted share in the same period of 2007. This represents increases of 7.9% in net income and 15.8% in diluted per share earnings. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, net income equaled $5,150 or $0.83 per diluted share as compared to $4,405 or $0.66 per diluted share in the same period during 2007. This represents increases of 16.9% in net income and 25.8% in diluted per share earnings. Return on average equity was 9.26% for the second quarter 2008 as compared to 8.51% for the same period in 2007. Return on average assets was 0.80% for the second quarter 2008 compared to 0.76% for the same period in 2007. Return on average equity was 8.74% for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 compared to 7.51% for the same period in 2007. Return on average assets was 0.76% for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 compared to 0.68% for the same period in 2007. Net Interest Income/ Margin The Company's net interest income is affected by changes in the amount and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, referred to as "volume change." It is also affected by changes in yields earned on interest-earning assets and rates paid on interest-bearing deposits and other borrowed funds referred to as "rate change." The following table details each category of average amounts outstanding for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, average rate earned on all interest-earning assets, average rate paid on all interest-bearing liabilities and the net yield on average interest-earning assets. In addition, the table reflects the changes in net interest income stemming from changes in interest rates and from asset and liability volume, including mix. The change in interest attributable to both rate and volume has been allocated to the changes in the rate and the volume on a pro rata basis. Fully tax equivalent net interest income for the second quarter 2008 increased 5.3% to $10,251 as compared $9,740 for the same period in 2007. The improvement in net interest income was due to strong growth in average earning assets, an improving net interest margin from a year ago and decreases in rates paid on interest-bearing funding, which dropped in response to the rate environment changes that occurred during the first quarter 2008. The net interest margin increased 4 basis points to 3.34% as compared to 3.30% recorded in the second quarter of 2007 and increased 9 basis points from the first quarter of 2008 level of 3.25%. The improvement in the net interest margin was due to several factors, including growth in higher spread assets, an increase in yield-related loan fees and decreases in time deposit and other wholesale funding rates due to current market conditions. It is likely that the net interest margin will remain under pressure throughout 2008 due to ongoing competitive and market pressures in pricing loans and deposits. Fully tax equivalent net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 totaled $20,219, representing an increase of $906 or 4.7% compared to the $19,313 earned during the same period in 2007. Net interest income increased largely due to the factors described above impacting the second quarter results. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME For the Three Months Ended June 30, ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2008 2007 -------------------------------- -------------------------------- Interest Interest Change Due To: Average Income/ Average Average Income/ Average ----------------------------------- Balance Expense Rate Balance Expense Rate Volume Rate Net ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- ASSETS Interest-earning assets Interest-earning deposits $ 2,855 $ 2 0.29% $ 5,898 $ 8 0.56% $ (3) $ (3) $ (6) Securities Taxable 177,521 2,100 4.76 243,905 3,196 5.26 (842) (254) (1,096) Non-taxable 39,142 554 5.69 40,956 563 5.51 (29) 20 (9) ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Total securities (tax equivalent) 216,663 2,654 4.93 284,861 3,759 5.29 (871) (234) (1,105) ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Federal funds sold 2,679 13 1.96 12,878 165 5.15 (92) (60) (152) ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Loans Commercial 203,604 3,121 6.17 175,253 3,538 8.10 353 (770) (417) Real estate 798,308 12,755 6.43 691,119 13,184 7.65 1,461 (1,890) (429) Installment and other 10,966 162 5.94 16,779 248 5.92 (78) (8) (86) ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Gross loans (tax equivalent) 1,012,878 16,038 6.37 883,151 16,970 7.71 1,736 (2,668) (932) ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Total interest- earnings assets 1,235,075 18,707 6.09 1,186,788 20,902 7.06 770 (2,965) (2,195) ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Noninterest-earning assets Cash and cash equivalents 29,373 30,185 Premises and equipment, net 34,443 35,724 Other assets 66,180 77,632 ---------- ---------- Total nonearning assets 129,996 143,541 ---------- ---------- Total assets $1,365,071 $1,330,329 ========== ========== LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Interest-bearing liabilities NOW accounts $ 107,000 $ 291 1.10 $ 105,629 $ 476 1.81 12 (197) (185) Money market accounts 165,208 1,107 2.69 118,795 1,058 3.57 370 (321) 49 Savings deposits 90,920 61 0.27 101,525 173 0.69 (4) (108) (112) Time deposits 556,088 5,566 4.03 616,306 7,735 5.03 (688) (1,481) (2,169) Federal funds purchased and repurchase Agreements 39,585 154 1.56 40,695 463 4.56 (141) (168) (309) Advances from FHLB 111,762 777 2.80 57,735 629 4.37 478 (330) 148 Notes payable 46,769 500 4.30 32,405 628 7.77 169 (297) (128) ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Total interest- bearing liabilities 1,117,332 8,456 3.04 1,073,090 11,162 4.17 196 (2,902) (2,706) ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Noninterest-bearing liabilities Noninterest-bearing deposits 57,222 126,755 Other liabilities 72,986 12,304 ---------- ---------- Total noninterest- bearing liabilities 130,208 139,059 ---------- ---------- Stockholders' equity 117,531 118,180 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,365,071 $1,330,329 ========== ========== Net interest income (tax equivalent) $10,251 $ 9,740 $ 574 $ (63) $ 511 ======= ======== ========== ========= ======== Net interest income (tax equivalent) to total earning assets 3.34% 3.30% ======= ======= Interest-bearing liabilities to earning assets 90.47% 90.42% ========== ========== (1) Average balance and average rate on securities classified as available-for-sale is based on historical amortized cost balances. (2) Interest income and average rate on non-taxable securities are reflected on a tax equivalent basis based upon a statutory federal income tax rate of 34%. (3) Nonaccrual loans are included in the average balances; overdraft loans are excluded in the balances. (4) Loan fees are included in the specific loan category. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME For the Six Months Ended June 30, ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2008 2007 -------------------------------- -------------------------------- Interest Interest Change Due To: Average Income/ Average Average Income/ Average ----------------------------------- Balance Expense Rate Balance Expense Rate Volume Rate Net ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- ASSETS Interest-earning assets Interest-earning deposits $ 2,916 $ 9 0.61% $ 4,733 $ 21 0.91% $ (7) $ (5) $ (12) Securities Taxable 185,096 4,553 4.95 248,369 6,500 5.28 (1,610) (337) (1,947) Non-taxable 39,261 1,129 5.78 40,991 1,128 5.55 (54) 55 1 ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Total securities (tax equivalent) 224,357 5,682 5.09 289,360 7,628 5.32 (1,664) (282) (1,946) ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Federal funds sold 3,440 50 2.93 9,509 247 5.45 (127) (70) (197) ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Loans Commercial 212,135 6,863 6.51 179,082 7,258 8.17 911 (1,306) (395) Real estate 781,892 26,203 6.74 674,892 25,293 7.56 3,250 (2,340) 910 Installment and other 10,867 347 6.41 16,155 518 6.46 (161) (10) (171) ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Gross loans (tax equivalent) 1,004,894 33,413 6.69 870,129 33,069 7.66 4,000 (3,656) 344 ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Total interest- earnings assets 1,235,607 39,154 6.37 1,173,731 40,965 7.04 2,202 (4,013) (1,811) ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Noninterest-earning assets Cash and cash equivalents 31,401 28,440 Premises and equipment, net 34,933 35,617 Other assets 68,837 74,481 ---------- ---------- Total nonearning assets 135,171 138,538 Total assets $1,370,778 $1,312,269 ========== ========== LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Interest-bearing liabilities NOW accounts $ 109,505 $ 694 1.28 $ 104,124 $ 896 1.74 (6) (196) (202) Money market accounts 160,723 2,428 3.04 119,364 2,117 3.58 601 (290) 311 Savings deposits 90,167 203 0.45 102,039 354 0.70 (59) (92) (151) Time deposits 560,587 12,042 4.32 601,892 14,893 4.99 (1,174) (1,677) (2,851) Federal funds purchased and repurchase Agreements 44,899 486 2.18 38,546 873 4.57 787 (1,174) (387) Advances from FHLB 116,199 1,948 3.37 59,471 1,273 4.32 947 (272) 675 Notes payable 41,474 1,134 5.11 31,397 1,246 8.00 279 (391) (112) ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Total interest- bearing liabilities 1,123,554 18,935 3.39 1,056,833 21,652 4.13 1,375 (4,092) (2,717) ---------- -------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- Noninterest-bearing liabilities Noninterest-bearing deposits 117,706 126,134 Other liabilities 11,044 11,009 ---------- ---------- Total noninterest- bearing liabilities 128,750 137,143 ---------- ---------- Stockholders' equity 118,474 118,293 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,370,778 $1,312,269 ========== ========== Net interest income (tax equivalent) $ 20,219 $ 19,313 $ 827 $ 79 $ 906 ======== ======== ========== ========= ======== Net interest income (tax equivalent) to total earning assets 3.29% 3.32% ======= ======= Interest-bearing liabilities to earning assets 90.93% 90.04% ========== ========== (1) Average balance and average rate on securities classified as available-for-sale is based on historical amortized cost balances. (2) Interest income and average rate on non-taxable securities are reflected on a tax equivalent basis based upon a statutory federal income tax rate of 34%. (3) Nonaccrual loans are included in the average balances; overdraft loans are excluded in the balances. (4) Loan fees are included in the specific loan category. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Provision for Loan Losses The amount of the provision for loan losses is based on management's evaluations of the loan portfolio, with particular attention directed toward nonperforming, impaired and other potential problem loans. During these evaluations, consideration is also given to such factors as management's evaluation of specific loans, the level and composition of impaired loans, other nonperforming loans, other identified potential problem loans, historical loss experience, results of examinations by regulatory agencies, results of the independent asset quality review process, the market value of collateral, the estimate of discounted cash flows, the strength and availability of guarantees, concentrations of credits and various other factors, including concentration of credit risk in various industries and current economic conditions. Due largely to the deterioration of two loan relationships during the second quarter 2008 (see "Nonperforming Asset" section for further discussion), the Company recorded an $866 provision for loan losses versus $226 in the same quarter of 2007. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company recorded a $1,632 provision for loan losses as compared to recognizing a provision of $226 in the 2007 period. The following factors have impacted 2008 provision levels: o growth in loan portfolio; o increase in action list loans since year-end; o identifying and addressing problem credits based on the recent deteriorating economic conditions. Net charge-offs for the second quarter 2008 were $545 or 0.05% of average loans as compared to $300 or 0.03% reported in the first quarter 2008 and $5 in net charge-offs reported in the second quarter 2007. Net charge-offs for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were $845 or 0.08% of average loans as compared to $233 or 0.03% of average loans for the comparable period in 2007. Management remains watchful of credit quality issues. Should the economic climate deteriorate from current levels, borrowers may experience difficulty, and the level of nonperforming loans, charge-offs and delinquencies could rise and require further increases in the provision. See "Nonperforming Assets" and "Other Potential Problem Loans" for further information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Noninterest Income Noninterest income consists of a wide variety of fee-based revenues from bank-related service charges on deposits and mortgage revenues. Also included in this category are revenues generated by the Company's brokerage, trust and asset management services as well as increases in cash surrender value on bank-owned life insurance. The following table summarizes the Company's noninterest income: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ---------------------------- ---------------------------- 2008 2007 2008 2007 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Service charges 1,875 1,969 3,511 3,552 Trust income 232 232 485 461 Mortgage banking income 389 449 835 883 Brokerage commissions and fees 66 104 168 230 Bank owned life insurance 254 247 506 488 Securities gains, net -- (33) 848 (33) Gain on sale of OREO 142 491 238 588 Gain on sale of Other Assets 629 -- 1,111 -- Other income 705 735 1,528 1,279 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total noninterest income $ 4,292 $ 4,194 $ 9,230 $ 7,448 ============ ============ ============ ============ Noninterest income increased $98 during the second quarter 2008 to $4,292 as compared to $4,194 for the same period in 2007. Excluding $771 in gains on sale of branches and OREO properties from the second quarter 2008 and $491 in OREO gains from the second quarter 2007, noninterest income decreased $182 or 4.9%. The decrease was primarily the result of a reduction in service charges on deposit accounts, fees received on items drawn on customer accounts with insufficient funds and revenue generated from the mortgage banking and wealth management business units. Noninterest income totaled $9,230 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to $7,448 for the same period in 2007. Excluding all net gains on sale of assets, OREO, and net securities gains for both periods, noninterest income increased $140 or 2.0%. This improvement was largely due to increases in fees collected for electronic banking services for debit cards and ATM machines. Noninterest Expense Noninterest expense is comprised primarily of compensation and employee benefits, occupancy and other operating expense. The following table summarizes the Company's noninterest expense: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ---------------------------- ---------------------------- 2008 2007 2008 2007 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Salaries and employee benefits $ 4,493 $ 5,144 $ 9,322 $ 10,292 Occupancy expense, net 919 1,019 1,957 1,960 Furniture and equipment expense 624 627 1,406 1,322 Marketing 315 221 551 413 Supplies and printing 99 156 230 337 Telephone 201 210 442 388 Data processing 231 276 534 859 Amortization of intangible assets 775 591 1,684 1,212 Other expenses 1,564 1,602 3,411 3,011 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total noninterest expense $ 9,221 $ 9,846 $ 19,537 $ 19,794 ============ ============ ============ ============ Noninterest expense decreased $625 to $9,221 for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $9,846 for the same period in 2007. Excluding nonrecurring charges of $563 in 2008 and $716 in 2007, noninterest expense levels decreased $472 or 5.2%. The decrease was reported across most categories and was predominantly due to a reduction in the number of full-time equivalent employees which yielded lower salary and benefits costs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Noninterest expense totaled $19,537 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, decreasing by $257 or 1.3% from the same period in 2007. Excluding nonrecurring charges of $1,307 for 2008 and $716 for 2007, noninterest expense levels decreased $848 or 4.4% for the first six months of 2008 as compared to 2007. The change was largely reflective of the same items discussed regarding the second quarter. Applicable Income Taxes Income tax expense for the periods included benefits for tax-exempt income, tax-advantaged investments and general business tax credits offset by the effect of nondeductible expenses. The following table shows the Company's income before income taxes, as well as applicable income taxes and the effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ----------------------- ----------------------- 2008 2007 2008 2007 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income before income taxes $ 4,209 $ 3,613 $ 7,768 $ 6,242 Applicable income taxes 1,504 1,107 2,618 1,837 Effective tax rates 35.7% 30.6% 33.7% 29.4% The Company recorded an income tax expense of $1,504 and $1,107 for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Effective tax rates equaled 35.7% and 30.6% respectively, for such periods. The Company recorded income tax expense of $2,618 and $1,837 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Effective tax rates equaled 33.7% and 29.4% respectively, for such periods. The Company's effective tax rate was lower than statutory rates due to several factors. First, the Company derives interest income from municipal securities and loans, which are exempt from federal tax and certain U. S. government agency securities, which are exempt from state tax. Also, the Company derives income from bank owned life insurance policies, which is exempt from federal and state tax. The increase in the effective tax rates over the prior year is driven by the higher pretax income and a decline in tax-exempt interest leading to higher federal taxes. In regard to the increased state tax expense, the growth in the Missouri branch and the changes in the Illinois tax code regarding apportionment rules resulted in higher state taxes for the applicable states. Earnings Review by Business Segment The Company's internal reporting and planning process focuses on four primary lines of business: Retail, Commercial, Treasury and Wealth Management. See Note 7 of the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the presentation of the condensed income statement and total assets for each Segment. The financial information presented was derived from the Company's internal profitability reporting system that is used by management to monitor and manage the financial performance of the Company. This information is based on internal management accounting policies which have been developed to reflect the underlying economics of the Segments and, to the extent practicable, to portray the Segment as if it operated on a stand alone basis. Thus, each Segment, in addition to its direct revenues and expenses, assets and liabilities, includes an allocation of shared support function expenses. The Retail, Commercial, Treasury, and Wealth Management Segments also include funds transfer adjustments to appropriately reflect the cost of funds on loans made and funding credits on deposits generated. Apart from these adjustments, the accounting policies used are similar to those described in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Since there are no comprehensive authorities for management accounting equivalent to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the information presented is not necessarily comparable with similar information from other financial institutions. In addition, methodologies used to measure, assign and allocate certain items may change from time-to-time to reflect, among other things, accounting estimate refinements, changes in risk profiles, changes in customers or product lines and changes in management structure. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Retail Segment. The Retail Segment ("Retail") provides retail banking services to individual customers through the Company's branch locations in Illinois and Missouri. The services provided by this Segment include direct lending, checking, savings, money market, CD accounts, safe deposit rental, ATM's and other traditional and electronic banking services. Retail generated $1,901 of net income in the second quarter of 2008 as compared to $806 during same period in 2007. Year to date Retail Segment net income was $2,785 as compared to $1,197 for the same period in 2007. Retail assets were $294,634 at June 30, 2008, $306,156 at December 31, 2007 and $341,965 as of June 30, 2007. For the second quarter of 2008, net income increased due to the gain on sale of branches and stronger revenues on electronic banking products. Additionally, FTE's are lower which decreased the payroll and benefit costs for retail and core deposit amortization was lower. These positive variances were slightly offset by higher IT costs, debit card expenses, miscellaneous deposit expenses and miscellaneous expenses. The change in net income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was reflective of the same reasons discussed for the second quarter. Commercial Segment. The Commercial Segment ("Commercial") provides commercial banking services to business customers served through the Company's full service branch channels located in Illinois and Missouri. The services provided by this Segment include lending, business checking and deposits, cash management, and other traditional as well as electronic commercial banking services. Commercial had $2,542 of net income in the second quarter of 2008 as compared to $1,918 during same period in 2007. Year to date Commercial Segment net income was $3,144 as compared to $3,541 for the same period in 2007. Commercial assets were $785,542 at June 30, 2008, $741,861 at December 31, 2007 and $685,656 as of June 30, 2007. Net income for the second quarter of 2008 increased as compared to the same period in 2007 due to the growth in the commercial loan portfolio which led to 30.3% increase in margin. Lower funding costs also helped increase the margin during the period. This increase was slightly offset by an increased provision due to the growth in the loan portfolio, identifying and addressing problem credits, and the recent deteriorating economic conditions. Additionally, noninterest income was lower as compared to 2007 due to the gain on sale of OREO recorded in 2007 as well as, payroll costs are higher than in 2007 due to an increase in the FTE's in this line of business. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the change in net income was largely due to the higher provision taken during the second quarter as discussed in "Provision for Loan Losses" section. Treasury Segment. The Treasury Segment ("Treasury") is responsible for managing the investment portfolio and acquiring funding for loan activity. Treasury had a net loss of ($11) in the second quarter of 2008 and generated net income of $434 during same period in 2007. Year to date Treasury Segment net income was $610 as compared to $390 for the same period in 2007. Treasury assets were $216,047 at June 30, 2008, $268,484 at December 31, 2007 and $281,329 as of June 30, 2007. Treasury's net income for second quarter declined in comparison to 2007 results due to the approximately $83,000 in discounted agency securities called during first quarter which resulted in fewer earning assets to generate revenue during the period. Additionally, since assets were lower than in 2007, net allocated expenses were lower due to the decreased asset base. These positive variances were augmented by a tax benefit for the period. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income for the first six months of 2008 decreased in comparison to 2007 due to the discounted agency securities called during first quarter as mentioned previously which led to lower net interest income that was offset partially by the net gain on sale of $848. Offsetting this negative variance was lower net allocated expenses attributed to the decreased asset base and lower income taxes. Wealth Management Segment. The Wealth Management Segment ("Wealth") provides trust services, estate administration, financial planning, employee benefit plan administration, asset management, and brokerage transaction services. Wealth had a loss of $(347) during the second quarter 2008 as compared to $(109) in same period in 2007. Year to date Wealth generated a loss of $(472) as compared to $(225) for the same period in 2007. Wealth assets were $597 at June 30, 2008, $1,289 at December 31, 2007 and $1,396 as of June 30, 2007. Assets and earnings decreased due to the $297 write-down of goodwill for its business lines in the second quarter. The results for the first six months of 2008 decreased over the same period in 2007 due to the write-down of $694 of goodwill during the first and second quarters of 2008. This negative variance was slightly offset by increased earnings and other costs being lower during the period. Financial Condition General As of June 30, 2008, the following are the highlights of the balance sheet when compared to December 31, 2007: o Outstanding loans totaled $1,003,689 at June 30, 2008 compared to $957,285 at December 31, 2007, representing an increase of $46,404 or 4.8%. The loan growth was largely generated in the St. Louis market and was concentrated in commercial real estate. Excluding $30,100 in loans related to branch sales recorded in the first and second quarters of 2008, loans grew $76,500 or 8.0% since year-end 2007. The Company has no direct exposure to subprime mortgages. o Deposits totaled $1,011,723 at June 30, 2008 compared to $1,033,022 at December 31, 2007, representing a decrease of $21,299 or 2.1%. The decrease was experienced across most types with a significant portion coming from higher costing time deposits. Excluding $54,700 in deposits related to branch sales recorded in the first and second quarters of 2008, deposits increased $32,400 or 3.1% since year-end 2007. This increase was due to an overall increase in core deposits which grew 8.0%. o The Company's consolidated securities portfolio is managed to minimize interest rate risk, maintain sufficient liquidity and maximize return. Total securities fair market value declined $5,400 from March 31, 2008 and $6,979 from December 31, 2007. o Management believes that the decline in fair market value was attributable to interest rate factors, general market risk repricing, and lack of liquidity in the capital markets verses an underlying collateral or credit quality issues of a particular investment. As such, we do not believe any individual unrealized losses as of June 30, 2008 represent other-than-temporary impairment based on the following factors: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- o No holdings have been downgraded below investment grade by any of the rating agencies. o We have no knowledge that any of our direct investments consists of sub prime loans. o We've obtained updated cash flow projections on all of our Trust Preferred issuances. Based on this analysis and our review, these instruments have cash flows sufficient to cover any scheduled principle and interest payments. o The Company has both the intent and ability to hold each of the securities shown in the table for the time necessary to recover its amortized cost. Nonperforming Assets If a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, the loan does not generate current period income for the Company. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when there are serious doubts regarding the collectibility of all principal and interest due under the terms of the loans. Amounts received on nonaccrual loans generally are applied first to principal and then to interest after all principal has been collected. A loan is generally transferred to nonaccrual status if it is not in the process of collection and is delinquent in payment of either principal or interest beyond 90 days. Other nonperforming assets consist of real estate acquired through loan foreclosures or other workout situations and other assets acquired through repossessions. The classification of a loan as nonaccrual does not necessarily indicate that the principal is uncollectible, in whole or in part. The Bank makes a determination as to collectibility on a case-by-case basis. The Bank considers both the adequacy of the collateral and the other resources of the borrower in determining the steps to be taken to collect nonaccrual loans. The final determination as to the steps taken is made based upon the specific facts of each situation. Alternatives that are typically considered to collect nonaccrual loans are foreclosure, collection under guarantees, loan restructuring or judicial collection actions. Each of the Company's loans is assigned a rating based upon an internally developed grading system. A separate credit administration department also reviews grade assignments on an ongoing basis. Management continuously monitors nonperforming, impaired and past due loans to prevent further deterioration of these loans. The Company has an independent loan review function which is separate from the lending function and is responsible for the review of new and existing loans. The following table summarizes nonperforming assets and loans past due 90 days or more for the previous five quarters. 2008 2007 ----------------------- ------------------------------------ Jun 30, Mar 31, Dec 31, Sep 30, Jun 30, ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Nonaccrual loans $ 19,808 $ 4,057 $ 4,090 $ 5,573 $ 4,492 Loans 90 days past due and still accruing interest -- -- -- -- -- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total nonperforming loans 19,808 4,057 4,090 5,573 4,492 Other real estate owned 4,317 1,153 2,937 4,620 6,568 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total nonperforming assets $ 24,125 $ 5,210 $ 7,027 $ 10,193 $ 11,060 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Nonperforming loans to total end of period loans 1.97% 0.44% 0.43% 0.60% 0.49% Nonperforming assets to total end of period loans 2.40% 0.57% 0.73% 1.09% 1.21% Nonperforming assets to total end of period assets 1.76% 0.38% 0.51% 0.75% 0.81% The level of nonperforming loans at June 30, 2008 increased to $19,808 versus $4,058 that existed at March 31, 2008 and $4,090 that existed as of December 31, 2007. As previously disclosed in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter 2008 filed on May 9, 2008, the Company is engaging in an ongoing review of its commercial real estate loan portfolio. This review prompted the identification of two large problem relationships aggregating $28,000 in late March and early-April. Upon further analysis and deterioration of these two relationships, action plans were implemented to address these loans which resulted in $20,000 related to these loans being classified as nonperforming loans during the second quarter 2008. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One relationship, totaling $16,300, is currently in foreclosure which is expected to be completed in the third quarter. The Company's exposure was reduced by extinguishing an unfunded commitment of $100 and a $500 write down during the second quarter. Marketing efforts are under way and, management has entered into a contract for $6,800 to sell one parcel of the collateral and anticipates selling all of the underlying collateral prior to year-end. The second relationship, totaling $11,100, included a $7,300 loan which is currently being restructured and is expected to continue as a performing relationship. Of the remaining balance, the Company successfully foreclosed on the property securing a $3,800 loan. This foreclosed property is now under contract and management anticipates closing on the sale of this property prior to year-end. The level of nonperforming loans to total end of period loans was 1.97% at June 30, 2008, as compared to 0.43% at December 31, 2007 and 0.40% at March 31, 2008. The reserve coverage ratio (allowance to nonperforming loans) was reported at 58.27% as of June 30, 2008 as compared to 262.96% as of December 31, 2007 and 276.52% as of March 31, 2008. In light of current market conditions, the Company is continuing to review its commercial real estate loan portfolio. Other Potential Problem Loans The Company has other potential problem loans that are currently performing, but where some concerns exist as to the ability of the borrower to comply with present loan repayment terms. Excluding nonperforming loans and loans that management has classified as impaired, these other potential problem loans totaled $1,039 at June 30, 2008 as compared to $2,044 at June 30, 2007 and $1,485 at December 31, 2007. The classification of these loans, however, does not imply that management expects losses on each of these loans, but believes that a higher level of scrutiny and close monitoring is prudent under the circumstances. Such classifications relate to specific concerns for each individual borrower and do not relate to any concentration risk common to all loans in this group. Allowance for Loan Losses At June 30, 2008, the allowance for loan losses was $11,542 or 1.15% of total loans as compared to $10,755 or 1.12% at December 31, 2007. The allowance was 1.15% of total loans outstanding at June 30, 2008, compared to 1.10% reported at March 31, 2008 and 1.12% as of December 31, 2007. In originating loans, the Company recognizes that credit losses will be experienced and the risk of loss will vary with, among other things, the following: o general economic conditions; o the type of loan being made; o the creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan; o in the case of a collateralized loan, the quality of the collateral for such a loan. The allowance for loan losses represents the Company's estimate of the allowance necessary to provide for probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio by analyzing the following: o ultimate collectibility of the loans in its portfolio; o incorporating feedback provided by internal loan staff; o the independent loan review function; o results of examinations performed by regulatory agencies. The Company regularly evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Commercial credits are graded using a system that is in compliance with regulatory classifications by the loan officers and the loan review function validates the officers' grades. In the event that the loan review function downgrades the loan, it is included in the allowance analysis at the lower -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- grade. To establish the appropriate level of the allowance, a sample of loans (including impaired and nonperforming loans) are reviewed and classified as to potential loss exposure. Based on an estimation computed pursuant to the requirements of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies," and FASB Statements Nos. 114 and 118, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan," the analysis of the allowance for loan losses consists of three components: o specific credit allocation established for expected losses resulting from analysis developed through specific credit allocations on individual loans for which the recorded investment in the loan exceeds its fair value; o general portfolio allocation based on historical loan loss experience for each loan category; o subjective reserves based on general economic conditions as well as specific economic factors in the markets in which the Company operates. The specific credit allocation component of the allowance for loan losses is based on a regular analysis of loans over a fixed-dollar amount where the internal credit rating is at or below a predetermined classification. The fair value of the loan is determined based on either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the market price of the loan, or, if the loan is collateral dependent, the fair value of the underlying collateral less cost of sale. The general portfolio allocation component of the allowance for loan losses is determined statistically using a loss migration analysis that examines historical loan loss experience. The loss migration analysis is performed quarterly and loss factors are updated regularly based on actual experience. The general portfolio allocation element of the allowance for loan losses also includes consideration of the amounts necessary for concentrations and changes in portfolio mix and volume. The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates, and ultimate losses will vary from current estimates. These estimates are reviewed monthly, and as adjustments, either positive or negative, become necessary, a corresponding increase or decrease is made in the provision for loan losses. The methodology used to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is consistent with prior years. Management remains watchful of credit quality issues. Should the economic climate deteriorate from current levels, borrowers may experience difficulty, and the level of nonperforming loans, charge-offs and delinquencies could rise and require further increases in the provision. Liquidity The Company manages its liquidity position with the objective of maintaining sufficient funds to respond to the needs of depositors and borrowers and to take advantage of earnings enhancement opportunities. In addition to the normal inflow of funds from core-deposit growth together with repayments and maturities of loans and investments, the Company utilizes other short-term funding sources such as brokered time deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, overnight federal funds purchased from correspondent banks and the acceptance of short-term deposits from public entities and Federal Home Loan Bank advances. The Company monitors and manages its liquidity position on several bases, which vary depending upon the time period. As the time period is expanded, other data is factored in, including estimated loan funding requirements, estimated loan payoffs, investment portfolio maturities or calls and anticipated depository buildups or runoffs. The Company classifies all of its securities as available-for-sale, thereby maintaining significant liquidity. The Company's liquidity position is further enhanced by structuring its loan portfolio interest payments as monthly and by -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the significant representation of retail credit and residential mortgage loans in the Company's loan portfolio, resulting in a steady stream of loan repayments. In managing its investment portfolio, the Company provides for staggered maturities so that cash flows are provided as such investments mature. The Company's cash flows are comprised of three classifications: cash flows from operating activities, cash flows from investing activities and cash flows from financing activities. Cash flows provided by operating activities and financing activities offset by those used in investing activities, resulted in a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $3,390 from December 31, 2007 to June 30, 2008. During the first six months of 2008, the Company experienced net cash outflows of $67,117 in investing activities primarily due to an increase in loans and purchases of securities. In contrast, net cash inflows of $61,423 were provided by financing activities largely due to the net growth in deposits and issuance of debt and $2,304 was provided by operations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contractual Obligations, Commitments, Contingencies, and Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments The Company has entered into contractual obligations and commitments and off-balance sheet financial instruments. The following tables summarize the Company's contractual cash obligations and other commitments and off balance sheet instruments as of June 30, 2008. Payments Due by Period ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Within 1 After Year 1 - 3 Years 4 - 5 Years 5 Years Total ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Contractual Obligations Short-term debt $ 10,893 $ -- $ -- $ 250 $ 11,143 Long-term debt 160 2,345 2,285 6,000 10,790 Certificates of deposit 467,456 58,652 8,659 116 534,883 Operating leases 348 594 613 306 1,861 Severance payments 105 -- -- -- 105 Series B mandatory redeemable preferred stock -- 831 -- -- 831 Subordinated debentures -- -- -- 20,620 20,620 FHLB advances 92,037 31,200 -- 5,063 128,300 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total contractual cash obligations $ 570,999 $ 93,622 $ 11,557 $ 32,355 $ 708,533 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Within 1 After Year 1 - 3 Years 4 - 5 Years 5 Years Total ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments Lines of credit $ 170,478 $ 46,002 $ 3,487 $ 21,359 $ 241,326 Standby letters of credit 6,464 6,167 -- 2,771 15,402 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total contractual cash obligations $ 176,942 $ 52,169 $ 3,487 $ 24,130 $ 256,728 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Capital Resources Stockholders' Equity The Company is committed to managing capital for maximum shareholder benefit and maintaining strong protection for depositors and creditors. Stockholders' equity at June 30, 2008 was $116,607, a decrease of $2,269 or 1.9%, from December 31, 2007. The change in stockholders' equity was largely the result of a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income due to a reduction in the fair market value of available-for-sales securities, postretirement liability adjustment related to the adoption of FASB Issue No. 06-4 and modest repurchase activity transacted in the first quarter 2008. Average quarterly equity as a percentage of average quarterly assets was 8.61% at June 30, 2008, compared to 8.75% at December 31, 2007. Book value per common share equaled $19.26 at June 30, 2008 compared to $19.50 at December 31, 2007. Stock Repurchase The Company did not repurchase shares of stock during the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The 2006 repurchase program approved on November 13, 2006 authorized the Company to repurchase up to 5% or 370,000 shares of common stock. This plan was completed in the fourth quarter 2007. The 2007 repurchase program approved on July 24, 2007 authorized the Company to repurchase an additional 500,000 shares, or approximately 8% of the Company's currently issued and outstanding shares, in the open market or privately negotiated transactions over an 18 month period commencing immediately following the completion of the 2006 stock repurchase program. The expiration date of this program is January 24, 2009. Unless terminated earlier by resolution of our board of directors, the program will expire on the earlier of such expiration date or when we have repurchased all shares authorized for repurchase under the program. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital Measurements As discussed in Note 8, the Company's current debt agreements include a covenant that require the Bank to maintain the status of being well capitalized which is a ratio of 10.0% for total risk based capital. The Bank is expected to meet a minimum risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 8%, of which at least one-half (or 4%) must be in the form of Tier 1 (core) capital. The remaining one-half (or 4%) may be in the form of Tier 1 (core) or Tier 2 (supplementary) capital. The amount of loan loss allowance that may be included in capital is limited to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets. The ratio of Tier 1 (core) and the combined amount of Tier 1 (core) and Tier 2 (supplementary) capital to risk-weighted assets for the Company was 9.3% and 11.2%, respectively, at June 30, 2008. The Company is currently, and expects to continue to be, in compliance with these guidelines. The following table sets forth an analysis of the Company's capital ratios: December 31, Minimum Well June 30, ------------------------ Capital Capitalized 2008 2007 2006 Ratios Ratios ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Tier 1 risk-based capital $ 105,447 $ 101,831 $ 99,869 Tier 2 risk-based capital 21,542 10,755 10,835 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total capital $ 126,989 $ 112,586 $ 110,704 ========== ========== ========== Risk-weighted assets $1,137,096 $1,102,602 $ 926,874 ========== ========== ========== Capital ratios: Tier 1 risk-based capital 9.3% 9.2% 10.8% 4.0% 6.0% Total risk-based capital 11.2% 10.2% 11.9% 8.0% 10.0% Leverage ratio 7.9% 7.7% 7.9% 4.0% 5.0% Recent Regulatory and Accounting Developments See Note 11 to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for information concerning recent regulatory and accounting developments. Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934 as amended. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this statement for purposes of these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations of the Company, are generally identified by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "planned" or "potential" or similar expressions. In connection with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company is hereby identifying important factors that could effect the Company's financial performance and could cause the Company's actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could have an impact on the Company's ability to achieve operating results and the growth plan goals are as follows: o management's ability to reduce and effectively manage interest rate risk and the impact of interest rates in general on the volatility of the Company's net interest income; o fluctuations in the value of the Company's investment securities; -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- o the Company's ability to ultimately collect on any downgraded long-standing loan relationships; o the Company's ability to adapt successfully to technological changes to compete effectively in the marketplace; o credit risks and risks from concentrations (by geographic area and by industry) within the Company's loan portfolio and individual large loans; o volatility of rate sensitive deposits; o operational risks, including data processing system failures or fraud; o asset/liability matching risks and liquidity risks; o the ability to successfully acquire low cost deposits or funding; o the ability to successfully execute strategies to increase noninterest income; o the ability to successfully grow non-commercial real estate loans; o the ability of the Company to fully realize expected cost savings and revenue generation opportunities in connection with the synergies of merging with the former Centrue Bank; o the ability to adopt and implement new regulatory requirements as dictated by the SEC, FASB or other rule-making bodies which govern our industry; o changes in the general economic or industry conditions, nationally or in the communities in which the Company conducts business. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Interest Rate Sensitivity Management The Company performs a net interest income analysis as part of its asset/liability management practices. The net interest income analysis measures the change in net interest income in the event of hypothetical changes in interest rates. This analysis assesses the risk of changes in net interest income in the event of a sudden and sustained 100 to 200 basis point increase in market interest rates or a 100 to 200 basis point decrease in market rates. The interest rates scenarios are used for analytical purposes and do not necessarily represent management's view of future market movements. The tables below present the Company's projected changes in net interest income for the various rate shock levels at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively: Change in Net Interest Income Over One Year Horizon ------------------------------------------------- June 30, 2008 December 31, 2007 ----------------------- ----------------------- Change Change ----------------------- ----------------------- $ % $ % ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- + 200 bp $ 583 1.49% $ 305 0.74% + 100 bp 409 1.04 509 1.23 Base -- -- -- -- - 100 bp (463) (1.18) (1,410) (3.41) - 200 bp (1,574) (4.01) (3,109) (7.51) As shown above, the Company's model at June 30, 2008, the effect of an immediate 200 basis point increase in interest rates would increase the Company's net interest income by $583 or 1.49%. The effect of an immediate 200 basis point decrease in rates would decrease the Company's net interest income by $1,574 or 4.01%. Management continues to position our balance sheet to maximize the net interest margin as steps were taken to adjust our funding costs to react to the rate reductions that were announced in the first 6 months of 2008. The mix of our funding portion of the balance sheet has been adjusted to align it with our asset sensitive portion of the balance sheet to create better spreads in various sectors. With these changes, we have been able to reposition our funding and align it better with the shorter end of the yield curve which minimizes our exposure to the volatility found at the longer end of the yield curve. Computations of the prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on numerous assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates, loan prepayments and deposit decay rates and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results. Actual values may differ from those projections set forth above, should market conditions vary from the assumptions used in preparing the analysis. Further, the computations do not contemplate actions the Company may undertake in response to changes in interest rates. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 4. Controls and Procedures As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based on this evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company required to be included in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It should be noted that in designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. The Company has designed its disclosure controls and procedures to reach a level of reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives and, based on the evaluation described above, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective at reaching that level of reasonable assurance. There was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the Company's most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings In the normal course of business the Company may be involved in various legal proceedings from time to time. The Company does not believe it is currently involved in any claim or action the ultimate disposition of which would have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial statements. Item 1A. Risk Factors The Company did not experience any material changes in the Risk Factors during the Company's most recently completed fiscal quarter. For specific information about the risks facing the Company refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds The following table provides information about purchases of the Company's common stock by the Company during the quarter ended June 30, 2008. Total Number of Maximum Number Shares Purchased of Shares that as Part of May Yet Be Total Number of Average Price Publicly Announced Purchased Under the Period Shares Purchased Paid per Share Plans or Programs Plans or Programs ------------- ---------------- -------------- ----------------- ----------------- 04/01/08 - - $ - - 395,078 04/30/08 05/01/08 - - $ - - 395,078 05/31/08 06/01/08 - - $ - - 395,078 06/30/08 Total (1) - $ - - 395,078 (1) The Company repurchased no shares of stock during the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The 2006 repurchase program approved on November 13, 2006 authorized the Company to repurchase up to 5% or 370,000 shares of common stock. This plan was completed in the fourth quarter 2007. The 2007 repurchase program approved on July 24, 2007 authorized the Company to repurchase an additional 500,000 shares, or approximately 8% of the Company's currently issued and outstanding shares, in the open market or privately negotiated transactions over an 18 month period commencing immediately following the completion of the 2006 stock repurchase program. The expiration date of this program is January 24, 2009. Unless terminated earlier by resolution of our board of directors, the program will expire on the earlier of such expiration date or when we have repurchased all shares authorized for repurchase under the program. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities None. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders At the April 23, 2008 annual meeting of stockholders, Richard J. Berry, Walter E. Breipohl and Randall E. Ganim were elected to serve as Class I directors until 2011. Continuing as Class II directors until 2009 are Michael A. Griffith, Michael J. Hejna and John A. Shinkle. Continuing as Class III directors until 2010 are Thomas A. Daiber, Dennis J. McDonnell, Mark L. Smith and Scott C. Sullivan. There were 6,470,840 issued and outstanding shares of common stock entitled to vote at the annual meeting. The voting on each item presented at the annual meetings was as follows: For Withheld --------- -------- Election of Directors Richard J. Berry 5,438,442 109,915 Walter E. Breipohl 5,462,248 86,109 Randall E. Ganim 5,462,395 85,962 Item 5. Other Information None Item 6. Exhibits Exhibits: 31.1 Certification of Thomas A. Daiber, President and Principal Executive Officer, required by Rule 13a - 14(a). 31.2 Certification of Kurt R. Stevenson, Senior Executive Vice President and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer required by Rule 13a - 14(a). 32.1(1) Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, from the Company's President and Principal Executive Officer. 32.2(1) Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, from the Company's Senior Executive Vice President and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. ________________ (1) This certification is not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Date: August 8, 2008 By: /s/ Thomas A. Daiber ------------------------------------- Thomas A. Daiber President and Principal Executive Officer Date: August 8, 2008 By: /s/ Kurt R. Stevenson ------------------------------------- Kurt R. Stevenson Senior Executive Vice President and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37.