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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, 2010.  Commission File Number 000-27894

COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
OHIO
 
34-1787239
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)

118 S. Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (419) 294-5781

N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year,
if Changed Since Last Report)

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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.Yes þ No ¨

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See definition of “large accelerated filer” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one).

Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨
Smaller Reporting Company þ

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

As of August 12, 2010, the latest practicable date, there were 1,138,497 outstanding shares of the registrant’s common stock, no par value.

 

 

COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.

INDEX

 
Page
   
   
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
   
Item 1.
Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
     
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
3
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Income
4
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
5
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
6
     
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
7
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
 
 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
13
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
23
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
23
     
   
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
   
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
24
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Securities and Use of Proceeds
24
     
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
24
     
Item 4.
Other Information
24
     
Item 5.
Exhibits
25
   
SIGNATURES
26
   
EXHIBIT:
13a-14(a) 302 Certification
 
 
13a-14(a) 906 Certification
 
 
 
2.

 

COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)


(Amounts in thousands)

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 4,538     $ 4,844  
Federal funds sold
    15,493       7,402  
Cash equivalents and federal funds sold
    20,031       12,246  
                 
Securities available for sale
    37,717       36,733  
Total loans
    222,575       228,008  
Allowance for loan losses
    (2,761 )     (2,744 )
Loans, net
    219,814       225,264  
Premises and equipment, net
    7,769       7,983  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,134       1,147  
Other assets
    10,244       10,907  
                 
Total assets
  $ 296,709     $ 294,280  
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Deposits
               
Noninterest bearing demand
  $ 25,516     $ 31,385  
Interest bearing demand
    101,079       94,364  
Savings and time deposits
    101,007       101,660  
Time deposits $100,000 and greater
    43,321       37,300  
Total deposits
    270,923       264,709  
FHLB advances
          5,000  
Accrued interest payable
    229       239  
Other liabilities
    2,101       1,637  
Total liabilities
    273,253       271,585  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Common stock, no par value: 4,000,000 shares authorized,
               
1,181,038 shares issued in 2010 and 2009
    11,284       11,266  
Retained earnings
    13,128       12,278  
Unearned compensation
    (26 )     (26 )
Deferred compensation plan shares, at cost:
               
24,469 shares in 2010, and 22,702 shares in 2009
    (509 )     (494 )
Treasury stock: 42,541 shares in 2010 and 2009
    (1,163 )     (1,163 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    742       834  
Total shareholders' equity
    23,456       22,695  
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 296,709     $ 294,280  
 
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 
3.

 

COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Interest income
                       
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 3,579     $ 3,425     $ 7,151     $ 6,799  
Interest on securities:
                               
Taxable
    160       181       318       380  
Nontaxable
    177       189       357       382  
Federal funds sold
    11       8       18       14  
Total interest income
    3,927       3,803       7,844       7,575  
                                 
Interest expense
                               
Interest on deposits
    912       1,240       1,840       2,624  
Interest on borrowings
    29       42       71       83  
Total interest expense
    941       1,282       1,911       2,707  
                                 
Net interest income
    2,986       2,521       5,933       4,868  
Provision for loan losses
    280       332       525       615  
                                 
Net interest income after
                               
provision for loan losses
    2,706       2,189       5,408       4,253  
                                 
Noninterest income
                               
Service fees and overdraft charges
    434       446       853       861  
Gains (losses): repossessed asset sales, net
    (56 )     (24 )     (191 )     (22 )
Other income
    173       170       317       315  
Total noninterest income
    551       592       979       1,154  
                                 
Noninterest expense
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,296       1,276       2,596       2,549  
Premises and equipment
    300       379       642       781  
OREO and miscellaneous loan expense
    136       73       180       99  
Professional fees
    99       135       217       231  
Data processing
    62       68       125       131  
Software maintenance
    78       73       152       143  
Advertising and promotional
    53       63       102       110  
FDIC deposit insurance
    140       275       278       370  
Franchise tax
    71       69       141       138  
Other operating expense
    294       298       559       586  
Total noninterest expense
    2,529       2,709       4,992       5,138  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    728       72       1,395       269  
Income tax expense (credit)
    171       (57 )     320       (71 )
                                 
Net income
  $ 557     $ 129     $ 1,075     $ 340  
                                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.49     $ 0.11     $ 0.94     $ 0.30  
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.49     $ 0.11     $ 0.94     $ 0.30  
 
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 
4.

 

COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES
IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
 

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 22,936     $ 21,804  
                 
Comprehensive income
               
Net income
    557       129  
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities
               
available for sale, net of reclassification and tax effects
    73       (92 )
Total comprehensive income
    630       37  
                 
Stock-based compensation
    4        
                 
Dividends paid ($0.10 and $0.19 per share in 2010 and 2009)
    (114 )     (216 )
                 
Balance at end of period
  $ 23,456     $ 21,625  

   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 22,695     $ 21,305  
                 
Comprehensive income
               
Net income
    1,075       340  
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities
               
available for sale, net of reclassification and tax effects
    (92 )     412  
Total comprehensive income
    983       752  
                 
Stock-based compensation
    6        
                 
Dividends paid ($0.20 and $0.38 per share in 2010 and 2009)
    (228 )     (432 )
                 
Balance at end of period
  $ 23,456     $ 21,625  
 
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 
5.

 

COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 

 
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
($ in thousands)
 
Cash flows from operating activities
           
Net income
  $ 1,075     $ 340  
Adjustments
    1,186       462  
Net cash from operating activities
    2,261       802  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (4,000 )     (4,047 )
Calls, maturities and repayments on available for sale securities
    2,772       3,664  
Net change in loans
    5,320       (9,217 )
Proceeds from sale of OREO and repossessed assets
    571       559  
Additions to premises and equipment
    (125 )     (580 )
Net cash from investing activities
    4,538       (9,621 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Net change in deposits
    6,214       10,625  
Repayments on other borrowings
    (5,000 )      
Cash dividends paid
    (228 )     (432 )
Net cash from financing activities
    986       10,193  
                 
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and federal funds sold
    7,785       1,374  
                 
Cash, cash equivalents and federal funds sold at beginning of period
    12,246       8,934  
                 
Cash, cash equivalents and federal funds sold at end of period
  $ 20,031     $ 10,308  
                 
Supplemental disclosures
               
Cash paid for interest
  $ 1,921     $ 2,763  
Cash paid for income taxes
    90       192  
Non-cash transfer of loans to OREO and repossessed assets
    255       1,565  

See notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 
6.

 

COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation:  The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Commercial Bancshares, Inc. (the “Corporation”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Commercial Financial and Insurance Agency, LTD (“Commercial Financial”) and The Commercial Savings Bank (the “Bank”).  The Bank also owns a 49.9% interest in Beck Title Agency, Ltd., which is accounted for by using the equity method of accounting. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the Corporation’s financial position at June 30, 2010, and the results of operations and changes in cash flows for the periods presented have been made.

In July 2010, FASB issued a statement which expands disclosures about credit quality of financing receivables and allowance for credit losses.  The standard will require the Corporation to expand disclosures about the credit quality of its loans and the related reserves against them.  The extra disclosures will include details on past due loans, credit quality indicators and the modification of loans.  The Corporation will adopt the standard beginning with its December 31, 2010 financial statements.

Certain information and footnote disclosures typically included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted principles have been omitted.  The Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2009, contains consolidated financial statements and related footnote disclosures, which should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements.  The results of operations for the period ended June 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year or any future interim period.

NOTE 2 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

Weighted average shares used in determining basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30:
   
2010
   
2009
 
Weighted average shares outstanding during the period
    1,138,497       1,136,397  
Dilutive effect of exercisable stock options
    0       0  
Weighted average shares considering dilutive effect
    1,138,497       1,136,397  
                 
Anti-dilutive stock options not considered in computing
               
diluted earnings per share
    20,230       6,602  

Weighted average shares used in determining basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30:
   
2010
   
2009
 
Weighted average shares outstanding during the period
    1,138,497       1,136,397  
Dilutive effect of exercisable stock options
    0       0  
Weighted average shares considering dilutive effect
    1,138,497       1,136,397  
                 
Anti-dilutive stock options not considered in computing
               
diluted earnings per share
    20,230       6,602  
 
 
7.

 

COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


 
NOTE 3 – LOANS

Loans (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
Commercial and agricultural loans
  $ 163,242     $ 168,611  
Residential real estate loans
    10,382       9,296  
Construction loans
    3,001       2,529  
Consumer loans
    23,552       23,721  
Home equity loans
    21,929       22,685  
Indirect finance loans
    469       1,166  
Total loans
  $ 222,575     $ 228,008  

Total loans included loans to farmers for agricultural purposes of approximately $27,310,000 and $25,602,000 at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

Activity in the allowance for loan losses (in thousands) for the three months ended June 30:

   
2010
   
2009
 
Beginning balance
  $ 2,681     $ 2,348  
Provision for loan loss
    280       332  
Loans charged-off
    (231 )     (304 )
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off
    31       26  
Ending balance
  $ 2,761     $ 2,402  

Activity in the allowance for loan losses (in thousands) for the six months ended June 30:

   
2010
   
2009
 
Beginning balance
  $ 2,744     $ 2,483  
Provision for loan loss
    525       615  
Loans charged-off
    (553 )     (751 )
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off
    45       55  
Ending balance
  $ 2,761     $ 2,402  

Impaired loans (in thousands):
 
   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
Period-end loans with no allocated allowance
  $ 783     $ 943  
Period-end loans with allocated allowance
    747       785  
Total
  $ 1,530     $ 1,728  
                 
Amount of allowance for loan loss allocated
  $ 81     $ 88  

 
8.

 

COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
Non-performing loans (in thousands):
 
   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
Loans past due over 90 days still on accrual
  $ 0     $ 0  
Nonaccrual loans
    1,671       2,641  

The impaired and non-performing loans have been considered in management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.

NOTE 4 – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended June 30:

   
2010
   
2009
 
   
($ in thousands)
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale
  $ 110     $ (139 )
Less: Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) recognized in income
           
Net unrealized holding gains (losses)
    110       (139 )
Tax effect
    37       (47 )
Other comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 73     $ (92 )

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended June 30:

   
2010
   
2009
 
   
($ in thousands)
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale
  $ (139 )   $ 624  
Less: Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) recognized in income
           
Net unrealized holding gains (losses)
    (139 )     624  
Tax effect
    (47 )     212  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (92 )   $ 412  

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUES AND MEASUREMENTS OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
The following table presents information about the Corporation’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2010, and the valuation techniques used by the Corporation to determine those fair values.
 
In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Corporation has the ability to access.
 
Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs use other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly.  These Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and other inputs such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
 
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs, including inputs that are available in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the related asset or liability.

 
9.

 

COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
In instances where inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels in the above fair value hierarchy, fair value measurements in their entirety are categorized based on the lowest level input that is significant to the valuation. The Corporation’s assessment of the significance of particular inputs to these fair value measurements requires judgment and considers factors specific to each asset or liability.
 
Disclosures concerning assets and liabilities measured at fair value are as follows:

Assets and liabilities, (in thousands) measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods shown:

   
Quoted Prices in
   
Significant
   
Significant
       
   
Active Markets
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
       
   
For Identical
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
       
   
Assets (Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
   
Balance
 
June 30, 2010
                       
                         
Assets:  Securities available for sale
  $     $ 37,717     $     $ 37,717  
Liabilities
  $     $     $     $  
                                 
December 31, 2009
                               
                                 
Assets:  Securities available for sale
  $     $ 36,733     $     $ 36,733  
Liabilities
  $     $     $     $  

Securities characterized as having Level 2 inputs consist of obligations of U.S. government and federal agencies, securities from government-sponsored organizations and obligations of state and political subdivisions.

The Corporation also has assets that, under certain conditions, are subject to measurement at fair value on a non-recurring basis.  Such assets consist primarily of impaired loans and other real estate owned.  The Corporation has estimated the fair values of these assets using Level 3 inputs, specifically, discounted cash flow projections.

Impaired loans are loans for which, based on current information and events, it is probable that the creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Impaired loans are subject to non-recurring fair value adjustments to reflect (1) partial write downs that are based on the observable market price or current appraised value of the collateral, or (2) the full charge-off of the loan carrying value.

Impaired loans valued using Level 3 inputs totaled $1,449,000 and $1,640,000 at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.  The Corporation estimates the fair value of the loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows using management’s best estimate of key assumptions.  These assumptions include future payment ability, timing of payment streams and estimated realizable values of available collateral (typically based on outside appraisals).

Other real estate owned (“OREO”) acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure is initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis.  Management considers third party appraisals as well as independent fair market value assessments from realtors or persons involved in selling OREO when determining the fair value of particular properties.  Accordingly, the valuations of OREO and repossessed assets are subject to significant judgment.  If fair value declines subsequent to foreclosure, a valuation allowance is recorded through expense.  Operating costs incurred after acquisition are expensed.  OREO and other repossessed assets included in other assets totaled $362,000 and $1,142,000 at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

 
10.

 

COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
The estimated fair values of financial instruments (in thousands):

   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
 
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
 
Financial assets
                       
Cash equivalents and federal funds sold
  $ 20,031     $ 20,031     $ 12,246     $ 12,246  
Investment securities available for sale
    37,717       37,717       36,733       36,733  
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses
    219,814       231,754       225,264       223,395  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,134       1,134       1,147       1,147  
                                 
Financial liabilities
                               
Demand and savings deposits
  $ (142,337 )   $ (142,337 )   $ (140,373 )   $ (140,373 )
Time deposits
    (128,586 )     (128,125 )     (124,336 )     (124,390 )
FHLB advances
                (5,000 )     (5,001 )
Accrued interest payable
    (229 )     (229 )     (239 )     (239 )

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate the value:

 
·
Cash equivalents and federal funds sold – The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
 
·
Investment securities – Fair value is based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or similar assets in active markets.
 
·
Loans – Fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rate at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.
 
·
Accrued interest receivable – The fair value approximates the carrying value.
 
·
Demand and savings deposits – Fair value is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.
 
·
Time deposits – Fair value is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
 
·
FHLB advances – Fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rate at which similar borrowings with similar remaining maturities could be made.
 
·
Accrued interest payable – The fair value approximates the carrying value.

NOTE 6 – STOCK OPTIONS

The Corporation has two stock option plans, the 1997 Stock Option Plan and the 2009 Incentive Stock Option Plan.  No additional grants may be made under the 1997 Stock Option Plan.  The 2009 Plan, which is shareholder approved, permits the grant of stock options, restricted stock and certain other stock-based awards for up to 150,000 shares.  At June 30, 2010, a total of 129,800 shares remained available for issuance.  All stock options have an exercise price that is equal to the closing market value of the Corporation’s stock on the date the options are granted.  The Corporation measures compensation cost at the grant date based on the fair value of the award.  The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using an option valuation model that uses assumptions for the following:  dividend yield, expected volatility, risk-free interest rate, annual forfeiture rate, expected life of options and weighted average grant-date fair value.

 
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COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
On August 12, 2009, a total of 18,100 stock options with an exercise price of $12.30 were granted to executive officers and certain key employees.  The weighted average fair value of options granted was $2.08 per share.  These options will vest over three years and have a ten year maximum term.  At June 30, 2010, unrecognized compensation related to stock options was $27,000.  This cost is expected to be recognized as compensation expense over a remaining period of approximately 2.2 years.

On August 12, 2009, a total of 2,100 restricted stock awards were granted to executive officers with a grant date fair value of $12.30.  Restricted stock awards are recorded as deferred compensation, a component of shareholders’ equity, at fair value at the date of the grant and amortized to compensation expense over the vesting period.  At June 30, 2010, the unrecognized compensation cost for restricted awards was $18,000 which will be recognized as compensation expense over a remaining period of approximately 2.2 years.


 
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COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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

INTRODUCTION

The following review presents management’s discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition of Commercial Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Commercial Savings Bank and Commercial Financial Insurance Agency, LTD at June 30, 2010, compared to December 31, 2009, and the consolidated results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 compared to the same periods in 2009. The purpose of this discussion is to provide the reader with a more thorough understanding of the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes.

Despite the economic environment adversely impacting the banking industry, the Corporation recorded net income of $1,075,000 or $0.94 basic and diluted earnings per share for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, compared with $340,000 or $0.30 basic and diluted earnings per share for the same period in 2009.  Return on average assets and return on average equity was 0.73% and 9.33%, respectively, in 2010, compared to 0.25% and 3.12% in 2009. The increase in earnings was primarily due to an improvement in the Corporation’s net interest margin, due in large part, to lower funding costs as indicated by an 86 basis point decline in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities from the second quarter of 2009 and partially offset by a 39 basis point decline in interest-earning assets.

The Corporation has not been unaffected by the weakening economic environment as evidenced by substantial increases in non-performing assets and delinquencies beginning in the latter half of 2008 and continuing through most of 2009.  Profitability was impacted by increased costs as provisions were made for potential problem credits and charged-off loans, along with impairment adjustments made on properties held in OREO as well as additional expense related to the ongoing cost to maintain foreclosed properties.  Conversely, measures were taken to protect profitability by reducing controllable expenses such as a hiring freeze and setting interest rate floors on all renewing commercial loans.  The Corporation’s efficiency ratio, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was 70.44% for the six months ended June 30, 2010, compared to 82.85% for the same period in 2009.

The Corporation is designated as a financial holding company by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.  This status can help the Corporation take advantage of changes in existing law made by the Financial Modernization Act of 1999.  As a result of being a financial holding company, the Corporation may be able to engage in an expanded array of activities determined to be financial in nature.  This will help the Corporation remain competitive in the future with other financial service providers in the markets in which the Corporation does business.  There are more stringent capital requirements associated with being a financial holding company.  The Corporation intends to maintain its categorization as a “well capitalized” bank, as defined by regulatory capital requirements.

Management believes there have been no changes with respect to its determinations regarding the Corporation’s critical accounting policies as disclosed in the Corporation’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

 
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties.  When used herein, the terms “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “believes” and similar expressions as they relate to the Corporation or its management are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  The Corporation’s actual results, performance or achievements may materially differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.  Risks and uncertainties that could cause or contribute to such material differences include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, interest rate environment, competitive conditions in the financial services industry, changes in law, government policies and regulations, and rapidly changing technology affecting financial services.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Total assets increased $2,429,000 or 0.83% to $296,709,000 at June 30, 2010, from $294,280,000 at December 31, 2009.  Interest-earning bank balances, which include the Bank’s deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank and federal funds sold, increased $8,091,000, primarily attributable to excess cash generated by a decrease in net loans of $5,450,000 and an increase in deposit balances of $6,214,000, partially offset by the repayment of FHLB advances of $5,000,000.

Securities available for sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains or losses based on the difference between amortized cost and fair value, reported net of deferred tax, as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity.  Declines in the fair value of individual available for sale securities below their cost that are other-than-temporary result in write downs of the individual securities to their fair value.  Securities available for sale, increased $984,000, or 2.68%, to $37,717,000 at June 30, 2010 from $36,733,000 at year-end 2009, primarily resulting from purchases of U.S. government-sponsored agencies of $4,000,000 offset with calls, maturities and repayments along with an adjustment for the decline in market value.

Total loans receivable, before allowance for loan losses, decreased $5,433,000 or 2.38%, to $222,575,000 at June 30, 2010 from $228,008,000 at December 31, 2009.  This decrease was primarily driven by a decline in commercial loans of $7,077,000 or 4.95%, due to a competitive rate environment and a continued softening in loan demand brought on by the impact of the recent recession.  The decrease in commercial loans was partially offset with an increase of $1,708,000 in agricultural loans, an increase of $1,558,000 in real estate loans and an increase of $636,000 in consumer loans.

The Corporation’s loan portfolio represents its largest and highest yielding assets.  It also contains the most risk of loss.  This risk is due mainly to changes in borrowers’ primary repayment capacity, general economic conditions and to collateral values that are subject to change over time.  These risks are managed with specific underwriting guidelines, loan review procedures, third party reviews and continued personnel training.   Executive management continues to monitor the current downturn in the real estate market as well as the overall economy and has implemented the following measures to proactively manage credit risk in the loan portfolios:

 
1)
Reviewed all underwriting guidelines for various loan portfolios and have strengthened underwriting guidelines for 1-4 family investment properties and home equity loans to address identified risks.
 
2)
Evaluated outside loan review parameters, engaging the services of a well-established firm to continue with such loan review, addressing not only specific loans but underwriting, analysis, documentation, credit evaluation and risk identification.
 
3)
Increased the frequency of internal reviews of past due and delinquent loans to assess probable credit risks early in the delinquency process to minimize losses.
 
4)
Aggressively seeking ownership and control, when appropriate, of real estate properties which would otherwise go through time–consuming and costly foreclosure proceedings to effectively control the disposition of such collateral.

 
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COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 
Although executive management continues to aggressively engage in other loss mitigation techniques such as tightening underwriting standards and lowering LTV ratios on in-house real estate lending, a prolonged economic slowdown would place significant pressure on consumers and businesses in the Corporation’s local markets.

The allowance for loan losses totaled $2,761,000 and $2,744,000 at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, reflecting an increase of $17,000 or 0.62%.  The ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.24% at June 30, 2010 compared to 1.20% at year-end 2009.  The Corporation provided $525,000 to the allowance for loan losses during 2010 to maintain the balance at an adequate level following net charge-offs of $508,000.

The following summarizes the charge-off and recovery activity for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010 and year-end 2009.

     
Net Charge-offs
       
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
   
as a Percent of
       
           
YTD
   
Annualized
 
                     
Total
   
Average
   
Net
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Charge-offs
   
Recoveries
   
Net
   
Charge-offs
   
Loans
   
Charge-offs
 
Commercial
    332       7       325       63.90 %     0.15 %     0.29 %
Real estate
                      0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %
Consumer
    105       14       91       17.99 %     0.04 %     0.08 %
Indirect finance
    37       22       15       2.88 %     0.01 %     0.02 %
Home equity
    79       2       77       15.23 %     0.03 %     0.07 %
Total
    553       45       508       100.00 %     0.23 %     0.46 %

                     
Net Charge-offs
 
Year-End December 31, 2009
                   
as a Percent of
 
                           
YTD
 
                     
Total
   
Average
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Charge-offs
   
Recoveries
   
Net
   
Charge-offs
   
Loans
 
Commercial
    579       4       575       47.03 %     0.27 %
Real estate
    96             96       7.82 %     0.05 %
Consumer
    305       34       271       22.14 %     0.13 %
Indirect finance
    155       54       101       8.30 %     0.05 %
Home equity
    180             180       14.71 %     0.09 %
Total
    1,315       92       1,223       100.00 %     0.58 %
 
Total nonaccrual loans were $1,671,000 at June 30, 2010, or 0.75% of total loans, compared to $2,641,000, or 1.16%, at December 31, 2009.  The allowance for loan losses specifically related to impaired loans at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 was $81,000 and $88,000, respectively, having principal balances of $747,000 and $785,000.  The gross interest income that would have been recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2010, had nonaccrual loans been current totaled $94,000. The Corporation recognizes income on nonaccrual loans using the cash basis method.  Further, interest income on impaired loans is recognized only after all past due and current principal payments have been made.  For the current year, interest payments of $17,000 have been recorded on impaired loans.

 
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 
Other assets totaled $19,147,000 at June 30, 2010, a decrease of $890,000 or 4.44% from $20,037,000 at year-end 2009.  The decrease in other assets is primarily due to a decrease of $781,000 in OREO and repossessed assets, a decrease of $214,000 in premises and equipment, offset by an increase of $140,000 in the cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance.  A total of nine properties have been sold from OREO during the first six months of 2010.  The decrease in premises and equipment reflects depreciation expense of $326,000 offset with capital purchases of $112,000.

Interest-bearing deposit balances increased $12,083,000 or 5.18% to $245,407,000 at June 30, 2010 from $233,324,000 at December 31, 2009, primarily in interest-bearing demand and money market accounts with increases of $5,416,000 and $1,299,000, respectively, as well as an increase of $6,021,000 in large certificate of deposit accounts.  Noninterest-bearing accounts decreased $5,869,000 while FHLB advances decreased $5,000,000 reflecting the payoff of borrowed funds.

Shareholders’ equity increased $761,000 or 3.35% during the six months ended June 30, 2010, primarily resulting from earnings of $1,075,000 less dividends paid to Shareholders of $228,000 and a slight decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income of $92,000 due to the decline in the market value of securities available for sale, net of tax.  Quarterly cash dividends of $0.10 per share were paid in each quarter of 2010.  The dividend payout ratio was 21.19% of net income for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  The Corporation’s ratio of total shareholders’ equity to total assets was 7.91% at June 30, 2010 compared to 7.71% at December 31, 2009.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Corporation recorded net income for the second quarter of $557,000 or $0.49 basic and diluted earnings per share compared to net income of $129,000 or $0.11 basic and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2009.  Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $1,075,000 or $0.94 basic and diluted earnings per share compared to $340,000 or $0.30 basic and diluted earnings per share for the same period last year.

Net interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 was $2,986,000 and $5,933,000, respectively, an increase of $465,000 or 18.45% and $1,065,000 or 21.88% over the comparable periods a year ago.  Net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis was $3,075,000 and $2,614,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, reflecting an increase in net interest income of $461,000 or 17.64%.  Net interest on a taxable equivalent basis was $6,112,000 and $5,053,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, reflecting an increase in net interest income of $1,059,000 or 20.96%.  The increase in net interest income for both the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 was largely driven by increases in average interest-earning assets and average deposits compared to the same periods a year ago.  Furthermore, net interest income for both the three and six-month periods was positively impacted by an increase in loans as a percentage of assets and lower rates paid on average deposits.

Interest income on a taxable equivalent basis was $4,016,000 during the second quarter of 2010, an increase of $120,000 or 3.08%, compared to $3,896,000 for the second quarter of 2009.  The average tax-equivalent yield earned in the second quarter of 2010 was 5.80%, a decrease of 41 basis points from 6.21% earned during the same period in 2009.  Average loans, comprising 78.99% and 79.50% of average earning assets in the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, increased $19,272,000 or 9.63%, while the average tax-equivalent yield earned decreased 32 basis points.  The decline in interest income on loans was largely due to the downward re-pricing of variable rate loans.  Average federal funds sold, comprising 7.53% and 4.91% of average earning assets in the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively, increased $8,553,000, while the average yield earned decreased 5 basis points.

 
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 
 Yield Analysis
 
The following table presents an analysis of average yields earned on interest earning assets as well as the average rates paid on interest bearing liabilities on a fully taxable equivalent basis for the three months ended June 30:

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Average
         
Average
   
Average
         
Average
 
($ in thousands)
 
balance
   
Interest
   
yield/rate
   
balance
   
Interest
   
yield/rate
 
Federal funds sold
  $ 20,900     $ 11       0.21 %   $ 12,347     $ 8       0.26 %
Securities (1)
    37,453       422       4.52       39,267       459       4.69  
Loans (2)
    219,377       3,583       6.55       200,105       3,429       6.87  
Total interest earning assets
    277,730       4,016       5.80 %     251,719       3,896       6.21 %
Other assets
    24,278                       22,847                  
Total assets
  $ 302,008                     $ 274,566                  
                                                 
Interest bearing deposits
  $ 245,743       912       1.49 %   $ 222,195       1,240       2.24 %
Borrowed funds
    3,462       29       3.36       5,000       42       3.37  
Total interest bearing liabilities
  $ 249,205       941       1.51 %   $ 227,195       1,282       2.26 %
Noninterest bearing demand deposits
    27,225                       23,448                  
Other liabilities
    2,161                       1,818                  
Shareholders’ equity
    23,417                       22,105                  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 302,008                     $ 274,566                  
Net interest income
          $ 3,075                     $ 2,614          
Interest rate spread
                    4.29 %                     3.95 %
Net interest margin (3)
                    4.44 %                     4.16 %
 

 
(1)
Average yields on all securities have been computed based on amortized cost.  Income on tax-exempt securities has been computed on a fully taxable equivalent basis using a 34% tax rate and a 20% disallowance of interest expense deductibility under TEFRA rules.  The amount of such adjustment was $89,000 and $93,000 for 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
(2)
Average balance is net of deferred loan fees of $54,000 and $63,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, as well as $71,000 and $421,000 of unearned income for the same years.  Interest income includes loan fees of $136,000 and $168,000 and deferred dealer reserve expense of $48,000 and $54,000 in 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
(3)
Net interest income as a percentage of average interest earning assets.

The average balance of securities available for sale, comprising 13.49% and 15.60% of average earning assets in the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively, decreased $1,814,000, while the average tax-equivalent yield earned decreased 17 basis points.  The decrease in the average balance and average yield on available for sale securities was largely due to elevated prepayment speeds on mortgage-backed securities and the purchase of short-term cushion bonds.

Interest income on a taxable equivalent basis for the six months ended June 30, 2010, was $8,023,000, an increase of $263,000 or 3.39%, compared to $7,760,000 for the same period in 2009.  During this six-month period in 2010, the average balance of interest-earning assets increased $25,329,000 or 10.23%, while the average tax-equivalent yield decreased 39 basis points from the comparable period in 2009.

 
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Yield Analysis
 
The following table presents an analysis of average yields earned on interest earning assets as well as the average rates paid on interest bearing liabilities on a fully taxable equivalent basis for the six months ended June 30:

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Average
         
Average
   
Average
         
Average
 
($ in thousands)
 
balance
   
Interest
   
yield/rate
   
balance
   
Interest
   
yield/rate
 
Federal funds sold
  $ 17,207     $ 18       0.21 %   $ 11,036     $ 14       0.26 %
Securities (1)
    36,755       847       4.65       38,496       940       4.92  
Loans (2)
    218,915       7,158       6.59       198,016       6,806       6.93  
Total interest earning assets
    272,877       8,023       5.93 %     247,548       7,760       6.32 %
Other assets
    24,684                       22,873                  
Total assets
  $ 297,561                     $ 270,421                  
                                                 
Interest bearing deposits
  $ 240,574       1,840       1.54 %   $ 219,258       2,624       2.41 %
Borrowed funds
    4,227       71       3.39       5,000       83       3.35  
Total interest bearing liabilities
  $ 244,801       1,911       1.57 %   $ 224,258       2,707       2.43 %
Noninterest bearing demand deposits
    27,446                       22,371                  
Other liabilities
    2,088                       1,797                  
Shareholders’ equity
    23,226                       21,995                  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 297,561                     $ 270,421                  
Net interest income
          $ 6,112                     $ 5,053          
Interest rate spread
                    4.36 %                     3.89 %
Net interest margin (3)
                    4.52 %                     4.12 %
  

 
(1)
Average yields on all securities have been computed based on amortized cost.  Income on tax-exempt securities has been computed on a fully taxable equivalent basis using a 34% tax rate and a 20% disallowance of interest expense deductibility under TEFRA rules.  The amount of such adjustment was $179,000 and $185,000 for 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
(2)
Average balance is net of deferred loan fees of $55,000 and $66,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, as well as $97,000 and $508,000 of unearned income for the same years.  Interest income includes loan fees of $240,000 and $324,000 and deferred dealer reserve expense of $91,000 and $116,000 in 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
(3)
Net interest income as a percentage of average interest earning assets.
 
Average loans, comprising 80.22% and 79.99% of average earning assets for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, increased $20,899,000 or 10.55%, while the average tax-equivalent yield earned decreased 34 basis points, resulting from the downward re-pricing of variable rate loans and new loans originated at lower market rates as well as maturities and repayments of loans with higher rates.  Federal funds sold, comprising 6.31% and 4.46% of average earning assets for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, increased $6,171,000 or 55.92%, while the average yield earned decreased 5 basis points.

 
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Average securities available for sale, comprising 13.47% and 15.55% of average earning assets for the six months ending June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, decreased $1,741,000 or 4.52%, while the average tax-equivalent yield earned decreased 27 basis points.  The decrease in securities available for sale was due in part, to the early calls on U.S. government agencies and the elevated prepayment speeds on mortgage-backed securities.

During the second quarter of 2010, interest expense of $941,000, decreased $341,000 or 26.60%, compared to $1,282,000 during the same period in 2009.  For the three months ended June 30, 2010, average interest-bearing liabilities totaled $249,205,000, an increase of $22,010,000 or 9.69% compared to $227,195,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009.  The average interest rate paid in the second quarter of 2010 was 1.51%, a decrease of 75 basis points from 2.26% paid during the same period in 2009.  Average interest-bearing demand deposits, comprising 40.69% and 34.62% of interest-bearing liabilities during the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively, increased $22,731,000 or 28.90%, while the average rate paid decreased 44 basis points.  Average time deposits, comprising 51.53% and 56.49% of interest-bearing liabilities during the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively, increased $62,000 or 0.48%, while the average rate paid decreased 83 basis points.

Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $1,911,000, a decrease of $796,000 or 29.41%, compared to $2,707,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009.  Average interest-bearing liabilities of $244,801,000 and $224,258,000, for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, increased $20,543,000 or 9.16%, while the average rate paid on outstanding balances decreased 86 basis points.  Average interest-bearing demand deposits, comprising 40.43% and 33.43% of average interest-bearing liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, increased $24,005,000 or 32.02%, while the average rate paid decreased 53 basis points.  Average time deposits, comprising 51.52% and 57.72% of average interest-bearing liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, decreased $3,307,000 or 2.55%, while the average interest rate paid decreased 94 basis points.

The yield on earning assets on a taxable equivalent basis for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 was 5.80% and 5.93%, respectively, a decrease of 41 and 39 basis points from 6.21% and 6.32% for the same periods in 2009.   The rate on interest-bearing liabilities for the three and six-month periods of 2010 was 1.51% and 1.57%, respectively, a decrease of 75 and 86 basis points from 2.26% and 2.43% for the same periods in 2009.  The yield on securities and short-term investments were negatively impacted by the lower interest rate environment along with prepayment speeds of mortgage-backed securities purchased at a premium.  Loan yields were negatively impacted by re-pricing of adjustable rate loans as well as competitive pricing pressures in a low interest rate environment.  The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposit accounts was positively impacted by the lower interest rate environment as well as management’s competitive pricing of deposit products to encourage and strengthen existing and new client relationships.  Net interest margin on a taxable equivalent basis for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was 4.44%, an increase of 28 basis points from 4.16% for the same period last year.  Net interest margin on a taxable equivalent basis for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was 4.52%, an increase of 40 basis points from 4.12% for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Provisions made to the loan loss reserve for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 totaled $280,000 and $525,000, respectively, a decrease of $52,000 and $90,000 from $332,000 and $615,000 for the same periods in 2009.  Net charge-offs for the three months ended June 30, 2010 were $200,000, a decrease of $78,000 or 28.06% from $278,000 for the same period in 2009.  Net charge-offs for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were $508,000, a decrease of $188,000 or 27.01% from $696,000 for the same period in 2009.

 
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 2010, was $551,000, a decrease of $41,000 or 6.93%, compared to $592,000 for the same period in 2009.  Noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $979,999, a decrease of $175,000 or 15.16%, compared to $1,145,000 for the same period in 2009.  The decrease in noninterest income for both the three and six-month period is primarily due to net losses on sales of OREO and other repossessed assets.  Total net losses sustained from sales of OREO and repossessed assets for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 were $56,000 and $191,000, respectively, compared to $24,000 and $22,000 for the comparable periods last year.

Noninterest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was $2,529,000, a decrease of $180,000 or 6.64%, compared to $2,709,000 for the same period in 2009.  Noninterest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $4,992,000, a decrease of $146,000 or 2.84%, compared to $5,138,000 for the same period last year.  The decrease in noninterest expense for both the three and six-month period is primarily due to a decrease in FDIC insurance premiums of $135,000 and $92,000 for the three and six-month periods, respectively.  The decline in FDIC insurance premiums relates to the special assessment imposed on all banks last year.  Also significantly impacting noninterest expense in 2010 is the decline in depreciation expense associated with premises and equipment for the three and six-month periods of $79,000 and $139,000, respectively, from the comparable periods in 2009.

The Corporation recorded income tax expense for the three and six-month period ending June 30, 2010 of $171,000 and $320,000, respectively, compared to a tax benefit of $57,000 and $71,000 for the same periods in 2009.  The increase in current income tax expense was primarily driven by an increase in pre-tax income, offset by earning adjustments pertaining to tax-exempt loans, investments and company-owned life insurance.  The Corporation’s effective tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 were 23.49% and 22.94%, respectively.

LIQUIDITY

Liquidity is the ability to satisfy demands for deposit withdrawals, lending commitments and other corporate needs.  The Corporation’s liquidity primarily represented by cash, cash equivalents and federal funds sold, is a result of its operating, investing and financing activities, which are summarized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.  Primary sources of funds are deposits, prepayments and maturities of outstanding loans and securities.  While scheduled payments from the amortization of loans and securities are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.  Funds are primarily used to meet ongoing commitments, satisfy operational expenses, payout maturing certificates of deposit and savings withdrawals and fund loan demand with excess funds being invested in short-term interest-earning assets.  Additional funds are generated through Federal Home Loan Bank advances, overnight borrowings and other sources.

The Corporation’s liquidity ratio at June 30, 2010 was 8.86% compared to 5.72% at year-end 2009.  Another measure of liquidity is the relationship of net loans to deposits and borrowed funds with lower ratios indicating greater liquidity.  The ratio of net loans to deposits and borrowed funds was 81.14% at June 30, 2010 compared to 83.52% at December 31, 2009.  Management believes its sources of liquidity are adequate to meet the needs of the Corporation.

 
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COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Net cash flows resulted in an increase of $7,785,000 in cash, cash equivalents and federal funds sold for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010 from $12,246,000 at year-end 2009, primarily due to loan maturities and repayments of $5,320,000, calls, maturities and repayments on available for sale securities of $2,772,000 along with an increase in deposit balances of $6,213,000, offset by pay downs on FHLB advances of $5,000,000 and purchases of U.S. government-sponsored agencies and tax-exempt municipals of $4,000,000.  During the same period in 2009, cash, cash equivalents and federal funds sold increased $1,374,000, primarily due to an increase in deposit balances of $10,625,000 along with calls, maturities and repayments on available for sale securities of $3,664,000, offset by loan maturities and repayments of $9,217,000 and purchases of available for sale securities of $4,047,000.

CAPITAL RESOURCES

Banking regulations have established minimum capital requirements for banks including risk-based capital ratios and leverage ratios.  Regulations require all banks to have a minimum total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0%, with half of the capital composed of core capital.  Minimum leverage ratio requirements range from 3.0% to 5.0% of total assets.  Core capital, or Tier I capital, includes common equity, perpetual preferred stock and minority interests that are held by others in consolidated subsidiaries minus intangible assets.  Supplementary capital, or Tier II capital, includes core capital and such items as mandatory convertible securities, subordinated debt and the allowance for loan losses, subject to certain limitations.  Qualified Tier II capital can equal up to 100% of an institution’s Tier I capital with certain limitations in meeting the total risk-based capital requirements.

The Bank’s leverage and risk-based capital ratios as of June 30, 2010 were 7.4% and 11.1% respectively, compared to leverage and risk-based capital ratios of 7.5% and 10.3% at year-end 2009.  The Bank exceeded minimum regulatory requirements to be considered well capitalized for both periods.  Should it become necessary to raise capital to expand the activities of the Corporation, there are sufficient un-issued shares to effect a merger, or solicit new investors.

 
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COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENTS

The Corporation has certain obligations and commitments to make future payments under contracts.  Total aggregate contractual obligations and commitments at June 30, 2010:

Contractual obligations
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Payments Due by Period
 
         
Less Than
               
After
 
   
Total
   
One Year
   
1-3 Years
   
3-5 Years
   
5 Years
 
Time deposits and certificates of deposit
  $ 128,585     $ 76,468     $ 36,224     $ 15,756     $ 137  
                                         
Borrowed funds
                             
                                         
Total
  $ 128,585     $ 76,468     $ 36,224     $ 15,756     $ 137  

Other commitments
(Amounts In thousands)
 
Amount of Commitment – Expiration by Period
 
         
Less Than
               
After
 
   
Total
   
One Year
   
1-3 Years
   
3-5 Years
   
5 Years
 
Commitments to extend commercial credit
  $ 12,821     $ 8,984     $ 828     $ 230     $ 2,779  
                                         
Commitments to extend consumer credit
    11,472             2,066       4,069       5,337  
                                         
Standby letters of credit
    303       292       11              
                                         
Total
  $ 24,596     $ 9,276     $ 2,905     $ 4,299     $ 8,116  

Other obligations and commitments include the deferred compensation plan, index plan reserve and split dollar life insurance.  The timing of payments for these plans is unknown.  See Note 1 of the 2009 Annual Report for additional details.

Items reported under “Contractual Obligations” represent standard bank financing activity under normal terms and practices.  Such funds normally rollover or are replaced by like items depending on the then-current financing needs.  Items reported under “Other Commitments” also represent standard bank activity, but for extending credit to bank customers.  Commercial credits generally represent lines of credit or approved loans with drawable funds still available under the contract terms.  On an on-going basis, about half of these amounts are expected to be drawn.  Consumer credits generally represent amounts drawable under revolving home equity lines or credit card programs.  Such amounts are usually deemed less likely to be drawn upon in total as consumers tend not to draw down all amounts on such lines.  Utilization rates tend to be fairly constant over time.  Standby letters of credit represent guarantees to finance specific projects whose primary source of financing comes from other sources.  In the unlikely event of the other source’s failure to provide sufficient financing, the bank would be called upon to fill the need.  The Corporation is also continually engaged in the process of approving new loans in a bidding competition with other banks.  Management and Board committees approve the terms of these potential new loans with conditions and/or counter terms made to the applicant customers.  Customers may accept the terms, make a counter proposal, or accept terms from a competitor.  These loans are not yet under contract, but offers have been tendered, and would be required to be funded if accepted.  Such agreements represent approximately $3,253,000 at June 30, 2010, for various possible maturity terms.

 
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COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

A significant market risk to which the Corporation is exposed is interest rate risk.  The business of the Corporation and the composition of its balance sheet consist of investments in interest earning assets (primarily loans and securities), which are funded by interest bearing liabilities (deposits and borrowings).  These financial instruments have varying levels of sensitivity to changes in the market rates of interest, resulting in market risk.  Interest rate risk is managed regularly through the Corporation’s Asset/Liability Management Committee (ALCO).  The two primary methods to monitor and manage interest rate risk are rate-sensitivity gap analysis and review of the effects of various interest rate shock scenarios.  Based upon ALCO’s review, there has been no significant change in the interest rate risk of the Corporation since year-end 2009.  (See Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk in the Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2009.)

Item 4 - Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Corporation conducted an evaluation of its disclosure controls and procedures, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
 
There was no change in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Corporation’s fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

 
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COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2010
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 
Item 1
Legal Proceedings:
There are no matters required to be reported under this item.

Item 1A
Risk Factors:
There have been no material changes from risk factors as previously disclosed in Part 1, Item 1.A. of Commercial Bancshares, Inc.’s 10-K filed on March 29, 2010.
 

Item 2
Unregistered Sales of Securities and Use of Proceeds:
The Corporation purchased 2,102 shares totaling $22,335 and delivered 335 shares totaling $7,141 under the Commercial Savings Bank Deferred Compensation Plan, a nonqualified deferred compensation plan, to various members of the Board during the six-month period ended June 30, 2010.  Shares are purchased on the open market and are credited to the respective accounts of the deferred compensation plan participants.  These transactions were not registered, but were made in reliance upon the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

The following table reflects shares repurchased by the Corporation during the quarter ended June 30, 2010.
 
Period
 
Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased
   
Average
Price
Paid
per
Share
   
Total Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
   
Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet be Purchased
Under the Plan
or Programs
 
4/1/10 - 4/30/10
    -0-       n/a       -0-       23,548  
                                 
5/1/10 - 5/31/10
    -0-       n/a       -0-       23,548  
                                 
6/1/10 - 6/30/10
    -0-       n/a       -0-       23,548  
                                 
Total
    -0-       n/a       -0-       23,548  
 
Item 3 
Defaults upon Senior Securities:
There are no matters required to be reported under this item.

Item 4
Other Information:
There are no matters required to be reported under this item.

 
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COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
Quarter ended June 30, 2010
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 5
Exhibits:

Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description of Document
     
3.1.a.
 
Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation (incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated April 27, 1995)
     
3.1.b.
 
Amendment to the Corporation’s Amended Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares authorized for the issuance to 4,000,000 common shares, no par value (incorporated by reference to Appendix I to Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed March 13, 1997)
     
3.2
 
Code of Regulations of the Corporation (incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated April 27, 1995)
     
4
 
Form of Certificate of Common Shares of the Corporation (incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated April 27, 1995)
     
11
 
Statement re computation of per share earnings (reference is hereby made to Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 8 hereof)
     
31.1
 
Certification by CEO Pursuant to Sarbanes Oxley Section 302
     
31.2
 
Certification by CFO Pursuant to Sarbanes Oxley Section 302
     
32.1
 
Certification by CEO Pursuant to Sarbanes Oxley Section 906
     
32.2
 
Certification by CFO Pursuant to Sarbanes Oxley Section 906
 
 
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COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
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.

     
COMMERCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.
     
(Registrant)
       
Date:
August 12, 2010
 
/s/ Robert E. Beach
     
(Signature)
     
Robert E. Beach
     
President and Chief Executive Officer
       
Date:
August 12, 2010
 
/s/ Scott A. Oboy
     
(Signature)
     
Scott A. Oboy
     
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
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