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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
    QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
         
    For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010   Commission File No.: 000-50301
PSB GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Michigan
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  42-1591104
(I.R.S. Employer I.D. No.)
1800 East Twelve Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number: (248) 548-2900
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 past 90 days:
Yes þ      No o
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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes o      No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
             
Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)   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 o      No þ
The Registrant had 3,463,963 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 15, 2010.
 
 

 


 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
         
    PAGE  
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
    3  
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
    3  
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
    19  
ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
    27  
ITEM 4T: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
    28  
 
       
PART II. — OTHER INFORMATION
    29  
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
    29  
Item 1A. Risk Factors
    29  
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
    29  
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
    29  
Item 4. (RESERVED)
    29  
Item 5. Other Information
    29  
Item 6. Exhibits
    29  
SIGNATURES
    30  
Information Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
     Statements contained in this Form 10-Q which are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve important known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors and can be identified by phrases using “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “intend,” “predict,” “potential,” “future,” “may,” “should” and similar expressions or words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risk and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such risks and uncertainties include potential changes in interest rates, competitive factors in the financial services industry, general economic conditions, the effect of new legislation, the failure of assumptions and estimates underlying the establishment of reserves for possible loan losses, the failure of assumptions and estimates used in our reviews of our loan portfolio, changes in the values of residential and commercial real estate, and other risks detailed in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

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PART I —FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
     Allowance for Loan Losses — The allowance for loan losses is calculated with the objective of maintaining a reserve sufficient to absorb estimated probable loan losses. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes loan balances are uncollectible. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on periodic evaluations of the loan portfolio and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires an estimate of the loss content for each risk rating and for each impaired loan, an estimate of the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows and an estimate of the value of collateral.
     A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting principal and interest payments when due. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Large groups of homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Bank does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures.
     Accounting for Deferred Taxes — Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effect of the various temporary differences between the book value and tax basis of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities, and gives the current recognition of changes in tax rates and laws. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

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PSB Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheet

(in thousands, except share data)
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
    (unaudited)          
Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 30,127     $ 29,260  
Securities available for sale
    52,829       60,031  
Loans
    333,709       354,263  
Less allowance for possible loan loss
    (13,853 )     (9,469 )
 
           
Net loans
    319,856       344,794  
Loans held for sale
    485       774  
Bank premises and equipment
    15,010       15,937  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,101       2,244  
Other real estate owned
    6,565       6,235  
Other assets
    2,815       2,754  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 429,788     $ 462,029  
 
           
Liabilities
               
Deposits:
               
Non-interest bearing
  $ 58,385     $ 54,647  
Interest bearing
    361,028       388,098  
 
           
Total deposits
    419,413       442,745  
Long-term debt
    128       282  
Accrued taxes, interest and other liabilities
    2,162       2,284  
 
           
Total liabilities
    421,703       445,311  
Shareholders’ Equity
               
Common stock — no par value — 10,000,000 authorized — 3,463,963 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2010 and 3,480,110 at December 31, 2009
    23,367       23,692  
Unearned ESOP benefits
    (128 )     (282 )
Common stock held in trust
    (410 )     (410 )
Deferred compensation obligation
    410       410  
Additional paid in capital — stock options/awards
    1,382       1,096  
Unearned compensation
    (1,287 )     (1,182 )
Retained earnings
    (15,937 )     (6,740 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    688       134  
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    8,085       16,718  
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 429,788     $ 462,029  
 
           

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PSB Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited)

(in thousands, except share data)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Interest Income:
                               
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 4,550     $ 5,122     $ 14,307     $ 16,600  
Securities:
                               
Taxable
    457       590       1,588       1,784  
Tax-exempt
    12       54       49       163  
 
                       
Total interest income
    5,019       5,766       15,944       18,547  
Interest expense:
                               
Deposits
    1,139       2,148       3,751       6,630  
Interest on borrowings
          78             287  
 
                       
Total interest expense
    1,139       2,226       3,751       6,917  
 
                       
 
                               
Net interest income
    3,880       3,540       12,193       11,630  
Provision for loan losses
    8,562       1,620       10,903       6,378  
 
                       
 
                               
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    (4,682 )     1,920       1,290       5,252  
Other operating income:
                               
Service charges on deposit accounts
    624       670       1,828       1,843  
Gain on the sale of investment securities
    (49 )     866       177       1,974  
Other income
    315       359       1,322       1,197  
 
                       
Total other income
    890       1,895       3,327       5,014  
Other operating expense:
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,555       1,933       5,271       6,129  
Occupancy costs
    701       792       1,974       2,361  
Legal and professional
    682       340       1,678       1,085  
Other real estate owned expense
    471       231       964       1,103  
Marketing expense
    28       61       125       251  
FDIC insurance
    488       294       1,659       1,091  
Other operating expense
    739       837       2,143       2,126  
 
                       
Total other operating expenses
    4,664       4,488       13,814       14,146  
 
                       
 
                               
Loss — before federal income tax (benefit)
    (8,456 )     (673 )     (9,197 )     (3,880 )
Federal income tax benefit
                      23  
 
                       
Net loss
  $ (8,456 )   $ (673 )   $ (9,197 )   $ (3,903 )
 
                       
 
                               
Loss per average outstanding share of common stock — Basic
  $ (2.42 )   $ (.19 )   $ (2.63 )   $ (1.12 )
 
                       
Fully diluted
    (2.42 )     (.19 )     (2.63 )     (1.12 )
 
                       
Cash dividends per share
  $ .00     $ .00     $ .00     $ .00  
 
                       

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PSB Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)

(in thousands, except share data)
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2010     2009  
Net loss
  $ (9,197 )   $ (3,903 )
 
               
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Change in unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of tax
    731       1,534  
 
               
Less reclassification adjustment for gains included in net loss
    (177 )     (1,974 )
 
           
 
               
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    554       (440 )
 
           
 
               
Comprehensive loss
  $ (8,643 )   $ (4,343 )
 
           

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PSB Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
(in thousands, except share data)
                                                                                 
                    Unearned     Common     Deferred     Add’l Paid in                             Total  
    Number of     Common     ESOP     Stock     Comp.     Capital - Stock     Unearned     Retained     Accumulated     Shareholders’  
    Shares     Stock     Benefits     Held in Trust     Obligation     Options/Awards     Compensation     Earnings     OCI     Equity  
Balance — December 31, 2009
    3,480,110     $ 23,692       ($282 )     ($410 )   $ 410     $ 1,096       ($1,182 )     ($6,740 )   $ 134     $ 16,718  
 
                                                                               
Net loss
                                                            (9,197 )             (9,197 )
 
                                                                               
Change in Other
                                                                    554       554  
 
                                                                             
Comprehensive Income
                                                                               
Comprehensive Income
                                                                            (8,643 )
 
                                                                               
Earned ESOP Benefit
                    154                                                       154  
 
                                                                               
Restricted Stock Awards (net of cancellations)
    (16,147 )     (325 )                                                             (325 )
 
                                                                               
Additional paid in capital stock options and awards
                                            286       (105 )                     181  
 
                                                                               
 
                                                           
Balance — Sept. 30, 2010
    3,463,963     $ 23,367       ($128 )     ($410 )   $ 410     $ 1,382       ($1,287 )     ($15,937 )   $ 688     $ 8,085  
 
                                                           

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PSB Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2010     2009  
Net cash provided by operating activities:
  $ 1,804     $ 4,223  
 
               
Cash flow from investing activities:
               
Purchase of securities available for sale
    (42,267 )     (94,200 )
Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale
    10,811       8,418  
Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale
    39,129       69,582  
Net decrease in loans
    14,324       4,283  
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
    585        
Capital expenditures
    (187 )     (2,933 )
 
           
 
               
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    22,395       (14,850 )
 
               
Cash flow from financing activities:
               
Net increase (decrease) in deposits
    (23,332 )     27,609  
Net increase in short-term borrowings
          5,500  
Net decrease in FHLB Advances
          (15,000 )
Repurchase of common stock
          (52 )
 
           
 
               
Net cash (used in ) provided by financing activities
    (23,332 )     18,057  
 
           
 
               
Net increase in cash
    867       7,430  
 
               
Cash and Cash Equivalents — Beginning of period
    29,260       12,268  
 
           
 
               
Cash and Cash Equivalents — End of period
  $ 30,127     $ 19,698  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental Information — Cash paid (received) for:
               
Interest
  $ 3,823     $ 7,027  
Taxes
  $     $ (1,218 )

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PSB Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Note 1 — Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. We have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. You should read these condensed financial statements in conjunction with our audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009 and notes thereto included in PSB Group, Inc.’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2010. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of PSB Group, Inc. as of September 30, 2010 and for the periods then ended have been made. Those adjustments consist only of normal and recurring adjustments. The results of operations for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
PSB Group, Inc. was formed as a holding company for Peoples State Bank on February 28, 2003 pursuant to a plan of reorganization adopted by Peoples State Bank and its shareholders. Pursuant to the reorganization, each share of the Bank’s stock was exchanged for three shares of stock in the holding company. The reorganization had no material financial impact and is reflected for all prior periods presented. Per share amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect the three-for-one exchange of stock.
In July 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2010-20, “Receivables (Topic 310): Disclosure about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses.” This new guidance requires additional disclosures that will allow users to understand the nature of credit risk inherent in a company’s loan portfolio, how that risk is analyzed and assessed in arriving at the allowance for credit losses, and changes and reasons for those changes in the allowance for credit losses. The new disclosures that relate to information as of the end of a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. The disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for the interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010.

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Note 2 — Securities
The amortized cost and estimated market value of securities are as follows (000s omitted):
                                 
    September 30, 2010  
            Gross     Gross     Estimated  
    Amortized     Unrealized     Unrealized     Market  
    Cost     Gains     Losses     Value  
Available—for-sale securities:
                               
U.S. treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies
  $ 30,508     $ 233     $ (56 )   $ 30,685  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    17,532       547             18,079  
Corporate debt securities
    500             (50 )     450  
Mortgage backed securities
    2,070       13             2,083  
Other
    1,532                   1,532  
 
                       
Total available-for-sale securities
  $ 52,142     $ 793     $ (106 )   $ 52,829  
 
                       
                                 
    December 31, 2009  
            Gross     Gross     Estimated  
    Amortized     Unrealized     Unrealized     Market  
    Cost     Gains     Losses     Value  
Available-for-sale securities:
                               
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies
  $ 39,946     $ 302     $ (93 )   $ 40,155  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    17,919       116       (141 )     17,894  
Corporate debt securities
    500             (50 )     450  
Other
    1,532                   1,532  
 
                       
Total available-for-sale securities
  $ 59,897     $ 418     $ (284 )   $ 60,031  
 
                       
The amortized cost and estimated market value of securities at September 30, 2010, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. As of September 30, 2010, all securities are available for sale (000s omitted).

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    Available for Sale  
    Amortized     Market  
    Cost     Value  
Due in one year or less
  $ 9,472     $ 9,536  
Due in one year through five years
    7,668       7,838  
Due after five years through ten years
    2,145       2,159  
Due after ten years
    7,123       7,474  
 
           
 
    26,408       27,007  
 
               
Federal agency pools
    24,202       24,290  
Other
    1,532       1,532  
 
           
Total
  $ 52,142     $ 52,829  
 
           
Securities having a carrying value of $28,937,000 (market value of $29,556,000) were pledged at September 30, 2010 to secure public deposits, repurchase agreements, and for other purposes required by law.
Note 3 — Loans
Major categories of loans included in the portfolio at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
Commercial Real Estate
  $ 222,796     $ 230,053  
Residential Mortgages
    76,186       81,887  
Commercial
    30,016       36,268  
Consumer
    4,711       6,055  
 
           
 
               
Total
  $ 333,709     $ 354,263  
 
           
The Company places loans in non-accrual status when, in the opinion of management, uncertainty exists as to the ultimate collection of principal and interest. This typically includes loans that have exceeded 90 days past-due. Management knows of no loans (other than those that are immaterial in amount) which have not been disclosed below which cause it to have doubts as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with the contractual loan terms, or which may have a material effect on the Company’s balance sheet or results from operations. Non-performing assets consist of non-accrual loans, loans past due 90 or more days, restructured loans and real estate that has been acquired in full or partial satisfaction of loan obligations or upon foreclosure. As of September 30, 2010, other real estate owned consisted of 32 properties, compared to 39 properties at December 31, 2009. Other real estate is carried on the books at the lower of fair value less the estimated cost to sell, or the carrying amount of the loan at the date of foreclosure. The following table summarizes non-performing assets (dollars in thousands):

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    September 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
Non-accrual loans
  $ 41,558     $ 38,026  
Loans past due 90 or more days and still accruing
    1,221       8  
Restructured debt
    30,998       25,118  
 
           
Total non-performing loans
    73,777       63,152  
Other real estate owned
    6,565       6,235  
 
           
Total non-performing assets
  $ 80,342     $ 69,387  
 
           
 
               
Total non-performing loans to total loans
    22.11 %     17.83 %
 
               
Total non-performing assets to total assets
    18.69 %     15.02 %
Note 4 — Allowance for Possible Loan Losses
Activity in the allowance for possible loan losses is as follows (dollars in thousands):
                 
    Nine Months Ended     Year Ended  
    September 30, 2010     December 31, 2009  
Loan loss balance — Beginning of period
  $ 9,469     $ 7,116  
 
               
Provision for loan losses
    10,903       16,169  
Charge-offs
    (6,844 )     (14,270 )
Recoveries
    325       454  
 
           
 
               
Loan loss balance — End of period
  $ 13,853     $ 9,469  
 
           
 
               
Allowance as a % of total loans
    4.15 %     2.67 %
Allowance as a % of total non-performing loans
    18.78 %     14.99 %
The allowance for possible loan losses is maintained at a level believed adequate by management to absorb potential losses from impaired loans as well as the remainder of the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is based upon periodic analysis of the portfolio, economic conditions and trends, historical credit loss experience, borrowers’ ability to repay and collateral values.

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Note 5 — Fair Value Measurements
The following tables contain information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2010, and the valuation techniques used by the Company 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 Company 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.
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 Company’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 at fair value are as follows:
                                 
    Quoted Prices                    
    in Active Markets     Significant Other     Significant        
    for Identical Assets     Observable Inputs     Unobservable Inputs     Balance at  
    (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)     Sept. 30, 2010  
Assets:
                               
Investment securities available-for-sale:
                               
U.S. treasury securities
  $ 1,006     $     $     $ 1,006  
 
                               
U.S. government corporations and agencies
          29,679             29,679  
 
                               
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
          18,079             18,079  
 
                               
Corporate debt securities
                450       450  
 
                               
Mortgage backed securities
          2,083             2,083  
 
                               
Other
          1,532             1,532  
 
                       
 
                               
Total available-for-sale securities
  $ 1,006     $ 51,373     $ 450     $ 52,829  
 
                       

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Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
(dollars in thousands)
         
    Investment  
    securities - available-  
    for-sale  
Balance at December 31, 2009
  $ 450  
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in income
     
Total unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income
     
Net purchases, sales, calls and maturities
     
Net transfers in/out of Level 3
     
 
     
Balance at September 30, 2010
  $ 450  
Investment Securities Available for Sale. Investment securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices for similar assets, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using matrix pricing models, or other model-based valuation techniques requiring observable inputs other than quoted prices such as yield curves, prepayment speeds, and default rates. Recurring Level 1 securities would include U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets. Recurring Level 2 securities include U.S. government agency securities, U.S. government sponsored agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and municipal bonds. Where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy. Changes in fair market value are recorded in other comprehensive income as the securities are available for sale.
Of the Level 3 assets that were still held by the Company at September 30, 2010, there were $50,000 in unrealized losses recognized in other comprehensive income in the consolidated balance sheet. There were no gains or losses realized through the income statement for these assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair value of positions classified as Level 3 assets and liabilities. As a result, the unrealized gains and losses for these assets and liabilities presented in the tables above may include changes in the fair value that were attributable to both observable and unobservable inputs.
Available-for-sale investment securities categorized as Level 3 assets consist of a trust preferred investment issued by a local area bank holding company. The Company estimates fair value of these investments on the present value of expected future cash flows using management’s best estimate of key assumptions.
The Company also has assets that under certain conditions are subject to measurement at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are impaired loans accounted for under FASB ASC Topic 310: Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, and Other Real Estate Owned. The Company has estimated the fair value of these assets using Level 3 inputs, including discounted cash flow projections and estimated realizable value of the underlying collateral (typically based on outside appraisals).

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Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis at September 30, 2010
(dollars in thousands)
                                         
                    Significant           Total
            Quoted Prices in   Other   Significant   Losses
    Balance   Active Markets   Observable   Unobservable   YTD
    Sept. 30,   For Identical   Inputs   Inputs   Sept. 30,
    2010   Assets (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3)   2010
Assets
                                       
Impaired loans accounted for under FAS 114
  $ 53,876     $  —     $  —     $ 53,876     $ 3,427  
 
                                       
Other Real Estate Owned
  $ 6,565     $  —     $  —     $ 6,565     $ 556  
Impaired Loans. The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, on occasion, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan loss is established. A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that all of the principal and interest due under the original terms of the loan may not be collected. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 310: Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan. The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, market value of similar debt, enterprise value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows. Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 825: The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities, impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.
Other Real Estate. Other real estate is carried at the lower of (1) the fair value of the asset, determined by current appraisal, less the estimated costs to sell the asset or (2) the remaining balance of the related loan.
Other assets, including goodwill and other intangible assets, are also subject to periodic impairment assessments under other accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These assets are not considered financial instruments. Accordingly, these assets have been omitted from the above disclosures.

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Note 6 — Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate to outstanding stock options.
Earnings per common share have been computed based on the following (in thousands, except per share data):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Net income (loss)
  $ (8,456 )   $ (673 )   $ (9,197 )   $ (3,903 )
 
                               
Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate basic earnings per common share
    3,488,795       3,476,310       3,492,488       3,476,149  
 
                               
Effect of dilutive securities
                       
 
                       
 
                               
Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per common share
    3,488,795       3,476,310       3,492,488       3,476,149  
 
                       
 
                               
Number of anti-dilutive stock options excluded from diluted earnings per share computation
    118,793       145,293       118,793       145,293  
Note 7 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. Fair value is best determined based on quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Corporation’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. FASB ASC 825-10-50: Financial Instruments excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Corporation.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Corporation in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments:
Cash and Cash Equivalents — The carrying amounts of cash and short-term instruments approximate fair values.
Securities — (See Note 5)

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Loans Held for Sale - Fair values for loans held for sale are based on commitments on hand from investors or prevailing market prices.
Loans Receivable - For variable-rate loans that re-price frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for certain mortgage loans (e.g., one-to four-family residential), credit card loans, and other consumer loans are based on quoted market prices of similar loans sold in conjunction with securitization transactions, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. Fair values for other loans (e.g., commercial real estate and investment property, mortgage loans, commercial, and industrial loans) are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Fair values for nonperforming loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses or underlying collateral values, where applicable.
Deposit Liabilities - The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings, and certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts of variable-rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
Long-term Borrowings - The fair values of the Corporation’s long-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Bank’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
Short-term Borrowings - The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased, borrowings under repurchase agreements, and other short-term borrowings maturing within 90 days approximate their fair values. Fair values of other short-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Corporation’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
Accrued Interest - The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.
Other Instruments — The fair values of other financial instruments, including loan commitments and unfunded letters of credit, based on a discounted cash flow analysis, are not material.
The estimated fair values and related carrying values or notional amounts of the Corporation’s financial instruments are as follows (000s omitted):

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    September 30, 2010     December 31, 2009  
            Estimated             Estimated  
    Carrying     Fair     Carrying     Fair  
    Amount     Value     Amount     Value  
Assets:
                               
Cash and short-term investments
  $ 30,127     $ 30,127     $ 29,260     $ 29,260  
Securities
    52,829       52,829       60,031       60,031  
Loans
    319,856       329,526       344,794       357,800  
Loans held for sale
    485       494       774       794  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,101       2,101       2,244       2,244  
 
                               
Liabilities:
                               
Noninterest-bearing deposits
    58,385       58,385       54,647       54,647  
Interest-bearing deposits
    361,028       364,705       388,098       390,331  
Long-term debt
    128       128       282       282  
Accrued interest payable
    149       149       221       221  

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ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
PSB Group, Inc. (the “Company”) was formed on February 28, 2003 as a bank holding company for the purpose of owning Peoples State Bank (the “Bank”) pursuant to a plan of reorganization adopted by the Bank and its shareholders. Pursuant to the reorganization, each share of Bank stock held by existing shareholders was exchanged for three shares of common stock of PSB Group, Inc. The reorganization had no consolidated financial statement impact. Share amounts for all prior periods presented have been restated to reflect the reorganization.
The Bank was incorporated and chartered under the laws of the state of Michigan in 1909. The Bank operated as a unit bank until July 20, 1992, when we opened our first branch office in Sterling Heights, Michigan. In May 1998, the Bank acquired Madison National Bank, Madison Heights, Michigan (“Madison”). On May 1, 2000, the Bank acquired 100% of the common stock of Universal Mortgage Corporation, a southeast Michigan based mortgage lender. Today we operate 11 banking offices.
The Bank provides customary retail and commercial banking services to our customers, including checking and savings accounts, time deposits, safe deposit facilities, commercial loans, real estate mortgage loans, installment loans, IRAs and night depository facilities. Our deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) to applicable legal limits and we are supervised and regulated by the FDIC and Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (“OFIR”).
The Bank provides a full range of retail and commercial banking services designed to meet the borrowing and depository needs of small and medium-sized businesses and consumers in local areas. Substantially all of our loans are to customers located within our service area. The Bank has no foreign loans or highly leveraged transaction loans, as defined by the Federal Reserve Board (“FRB”). The Bank conducts our lending activities pursuant to the loan policies adopted by our Board of Directors. These loan policies grant individual loan officers authority to make secured and unsecured loans in specific dollar amounts; senior officers or various loan committees must approve larger loans. Our management information systems and loan review policies are designed to monitor lending sufficiently to ensure adherence to our loan policies.
The Bank also offers a full range of deposit and personal banking services insured by the FDIC, including (i) commercial checking and small business checking products, (ii) retirement accounts such as Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRA”), (iii) retail deposit services such as certificates of deposits, money market accounts, savings accounts, checking account products and Automated Teller Machines (“ATMs”), Point of Sale and other electronic services, and (iv) other personal miscellaneous services such as safe deposit boxes, foreign drafts, foreign currency exchanges, night depository services, travelers checks, merchant credit cards, direct deposit of payroll, U.S. savings bonds, official bank checks and money orders. The Bank also offers third party credit cards and internet banking. The Bank provides commercial and public fund accounts with money market sweep accounts through Federated Investments, a third party vendor. The Bank also provides investment services through Primevest Financial Services, Inc. Full-time representatives work at various branch offices and offer a full range of investment products.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PSB Group, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Peoples State Bank and PSB Capital, Inc. PSB Insurance Agency, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Peoples State Bank. PSB Capital, Inc. was formed in October, 2004. Through

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September 30, 2010, there has been no business transacted by PSB Capital, Inc. All significant inter-company transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
Net income is derived primarily from net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on the Bank’s loan and investment portfolios and its cost of funds, primarily interest paid on deposits and borrowings. The volume of, and yields earned, on loans and investments and the volume of, and rates paid, on deposits determine net interest income.
Recent Events
Stipulation and Order
On September 28, 2009, the Bank entered into a Stipulation and Consent to the Issuance of an Order to Cease and Desist with the FDIC and the OFIR (the “Stipulation and Order.”)
Prior to the issuance of the Stipulation and Order, the Bank’s board and management had already commenced initiatives and strategies to address the issues noted in the Stipulation and Order. The Bank continues to work in cooperation with its regulators to satisfy all of the points contained in the Stipulation and Order. The Bank continues to pursue plans to increase capitalization through a combination of capital raising efforts, which include conventional efforts in public and private markets, although such efforts have not been successful to date.
The Stipulation and Order requires the Bank to take action in the following areas:
    The Bank shall have and retain qualified management.
    The Board of Directors shall assume full responsibility for the approval of sound policies and objectives and for the supervision of all of the Bank’s activities.
    Increase the Bank’s level of Tier 1 capital as a percentage of total assets to at least 8 percent.
    Charge off any loans classified as “loss”.
    Prohibit the extension of credit to borrowers that have had loans with the Bank that were classified “substandard”, “doubtful” or “special mention” without prior board approval.
    Prohibit the extension of credit to borrowers that have had loans charged off or classified as “loss” in exam reports.
    The Bank may not declare or pay any cash dividend without prior written consent of the FDIC and OFIR.
    Prior to submission or publication of all Reports of Condition, the Board shall review the adequacy of the Bank’s Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses.
    Within 30 days of the effective date of the Stipulation and Order, the Bank shall eliminate and/or correct all violations of law, rule, and regulations.
    Within 60 days from the effective date of the Stipulation and Order, the Bank shall correct all deficiencies in the loans listed for “Special Mention”.
    Prepare and submit progress reports the FDIC and OFIR.
The Stipulation and Order will remain in effect until modified or terminated by the FDIC and OFIR. The Bank expects to serve its customers in all areas including making loans, establishing lines of credit, accepting deposits and processing banking transactions. As of September 30, 2010, the Bank’s Tier 1 capital to average assets ratio (leverage ratio) was 1.78%. Failure of the Bank to

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comply with the terms of the Stipulation and Order may subject the Bank to further enforcement action by the FDIC and OFIR, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company. Please refer to our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 for additional information.
Prompt Corrective Action Directive
In August 2010, the FDIC issued a Prompt Corrective Action Directive to the Bank notifying the Bank that the provisions applicable to a significantly undercapitalized bank now apply to the Bank since the Bank failed to submit an acceptable capital restoration plan to the FDIC.
Under the Prompt Corrective Action framework established under the Federal Deposit Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (“FDICIA”), there are five capital tiers for banks:
                         
    Total Risk-Based     Tier 1 Risk-Based        
    Capital Ratio     Capital Ratio     Leverage Ratio  
Well capitalized
  10% or above   6% or above   5% or above
Adequately capitalized
  8% or above   4% or above   4% or above
Undercapitalized
  Less than 8%   Less than 4%   Less than 4%
Significantly undercapitalized
  Less than 6%   Less than 3%   Less than 3%
Critically undercapitalized
              A ratio of tangible equity to total assets of 2% or less
Pursuant to the Prompt Corrective Action Directive issued to the Bank, the Bank is directed to take one or both of the following actions to recapitalize the Bank:
  1.   The Bank shall sell enough voting shares or obligations of the Bank so that the Bank will be adequately capitalized after the sale; and/or
  2.   The Bank shall accept an offer to be acquired by a depository institution holding company or to combine with another insured depository institution.
Under the Prompt Corrective Action framework established under FDICIA, the failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate both mandatory and additional discretionary actions by regulators that could have a material adverse effect on the Bank and the Company. Each of the categories above subjects banks in such condition to increasing levels of regulatory scrutiny which frequently includes increased supervision; restrictions on operations, restrictions on the expansion of activities and growth; civil penalties, in some instances; and in the case of critically undercapitalized banks, the appointment of a conservator. The Prompt Corrective Action framework generally requires the FDIC to resolve the institution if the institution is unable to raise sufficient capital within 90 days of the date on which it was determined that the institution was critically undercapitalized.
Management of the Company is committed to exploring all feasible alternatives in order to comply with the Prompt Corrective Action Directive. The Company recently engaged the investment banking firm of Cappello Capital Corp., Santa Monica, California, to assist it in its efforts. In addition, the Company recently distributed invitations of interest to select bank

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holding companies that it believes are capable of completing a transaction. To-date, the Company’s efforts to recapitalize the Bank have not been successful and in light of the Bank’s current critically undercapitalized status, management does not view the prospects of recapitalization as being likely given the timeframe for completion.
On November 4, 2010 the Bank received a written notice from the FDIC officially confirming that the Bank is now considered Critically Undercapitalized for purposes of the prompt corrective action provisions of Section 38 of Part 325 of the FDIC’s regulations. In addition to the restrictions on its operations to which it was already subject (as described in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2010), the Bank, as a result of its “critically undercapitalized” status, is prohibited from doing any of the following without the prior written approval of the FDIC: entering into material transactions outside the usual course of business; extending credit for highly leveraged transactions; amending the Bank’s charter or bylaws; making a change to accounting methods; engaging in any “covered transaction” (as defined in Section 23A(b) of the Federal Reserve Act) with an affiliate; paying excessive compensation or bonuses; paying interest on new or renewed liabilities at a rate that would increase the Bank’s weighted average cost of funds to a level significantly exceeding the prevailing rates on interest on deposits in the Bank’s normal market areas; and making any principal or interest payment on subordinated debt beginning 60 days after becoming critically undercapitalized. The notice also stated that the FDIC will be required to place Peoples State Bank in receivership by January 26, 2011, unless it is determined that a different action would better carry out the purposes of section 38.
Financial Condition
Company assets consist of customer loans, investment securities, bank premises and equipment, cash and other operating assets. Total assets decreased approximately $32.2 million to $429.8 million at September 30, 2010 from $462 million at December 31, 2009. We reduced our investment portfolio by approximately $7.2 million to $52.8 million at September 30, 2010 as compared to $60 million at December 31, 2009. Our loan portfolio decreased approximately $20.6 million to $333.7 million at September 30, 2010. This was the result of a $7.3 million decrease in commercial real estate loans, a $6.3 million decrease in other commercial loans, a $5.7 million decrease in residential mortgages and a $1.3 million decrease in other consumer loans. Loans held for sale decreased to $485 thousand at September 30, 2010 from $774 thousand at December 31, 2009. Other Real Estate Owned (repossessed properties) increased $330 thousand since the end of 2009. Bank Premises and Equipment decreased $927 thousand in the first nine months of 2010 due mainly to the sale of one of our branch facilities in June.
During the first nine months of 2010, we experienced net loan charge-offs of $6.5 million. This compares to net charge-offs of $6.2 million during the first nine months of 2009. In addition, at September 30, 2010, we were carrying $73.8 million in non-performing loans compared to $63.2 million at December 31, 2009. This high level of net charge-offs and non-performing loans is the direct result of the continuing unfavorable economic conditions in the state of Michigan, combined with the ongoing problems related to the residential real estate market in southeast Michigan. During the first nine months of 2010, we recorded a loan loss provision of $10.9 million compared to a $6.4 million provision during the first nine months of 2009. Our loan loss reserve as a percentage

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of total loans is 4.15% as of September 30, 2010, compared to 2.67% at December 31, 2009. Management believes the reserve is sufficient to meet anticipated future loan losses. The discussions set forth in “Note 3 — Loans” and “Note 4 — Allowance for Possible Loan Losses” in the Financial Statements contained in this report are hereby incorporated by this reference.
Total liabilities decreased $23.6 million to $421.7 million at September 30, 2010 from $445.3 million at December 31, 2009. Total deposits decreased $23.3 million to $419.4 million at September 30, 2010 from $442.7 at December 31, 2009. This was mainly due to a $3.2 million decrease in certificates of deposit, a $23.3 million decrease in interest bearing demand deposits and a $517 thousand decrease in low cost savings deposits, partially offset by a $3.7 million increase in non-interest bearing demand balances. The discussion under the caption “Recent Events” is hereby incorporated by reference.
Financial Results
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
For the three months ended September 30, 2010, we realized a net loss of $8.5 million compared to a net loss of $673 thousand for the same period in 2009. Total interest income decreased $747 thousand in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the third quarter of 2009. Interest and fees on loans decreased $572 thousand in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009. The decrease in interest and fees on loans was due to the overall decrease in the size of our loan portfolio and to a decrease in the yield. We realized a $27.8 million decrease in our average loans in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the third quarter of 2009. This was the result of a $21.2 decrease in our average commercial loans, a $4.7 million decrease in our average residential real estate portfolio and a $1.9 million decrease in average consumer loans. In addition to the decrease in average loan balances, we have seen our yield on loans decrease 22 basis points in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the third quarter of 2009. This drop in yield is due to the lower overall interest rate environment experienced in 2010 and also to a $30.5 million increase in non-performing loans over the September 30, 2009 level. Interest on investment securities also declined between the two periods. Our average investment in securities decreased $15.7 million compared to the third quarter of 2009. The effect of the decrease in the average investment was compounded by a 34 basis points decrease in yield on those securities. The net result was a $175 thousand decrease in interest income from securities.
More than offsetting the decrease in interest income was a $1.1 million decrease in interest expense in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the third quarter of 2009. The result was a $340 thousand increase in net interest income comparing the two quarters. Interest on deposits decreased $1 million comparing the two quarters. Average interest bearing balances were $24.8 million lower in the third quarter of 2010 than in the third quarter of 2009, and through disciplined pricing, we were able to lower the rates paid and reduce the interest expense on these deposits. Comparing the third quarter of 2010 to the third quarter of 2009 our average certificate of deposit balances decreased $36 million, and we reduced the rate paid on these deposits by 122 basis points, resulting in a decrease in the interest on certificates of deposit of $848 thousand. Our average savings balances decreased $560 thousand between the two quarters and we paid 9 basis points less in the third quarter of 2010 than in the third quarter of 2009, resulting in an $8 thousand decrease in interest expense on these balances. Our average interest bearing demand balances increased $11.8 million between the two quarters but we paid 50 basis points less on these balances resulting in a $152 thousand decrease in interest

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expense from the third quarter of 2009 to the third quarter of 2010. The decrease in interest expense on deposits was supplemented by a $79 thousand decrease in interest on borrowed funds as we decreased our average borrowings by approximately $11 million. We have had no borrowed funds in 2010.
During the third quarter of 2010, we recorded an $8.6 million provision for loan losses compared to a $1.6 million provision in the third quarter of 2009. This level of provision is partly due to the high net charge-offs we have realized in 2010 and the high level of non-performing loans, but the majority of the provision reflects the decline in real estate values, particularly residential construction and land development and hotels, that has been revealed in recent appraisals obtained by the Bank. Management believes this provision is necessary to maintain the loan loss reserve at an appropriate level.
Total other operating income decreased $1 million in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the third quarter of 2009. This decrease was mainly the result of a $915 thousand decrease in the gains on the sale of investment securities between the two periods.
Total other operating expenses were reduced by $176 thousand when comparing the third quarters of 2010 and 2009. Salary and benefits expense decreased $378 thousand. This is mainly due to additional staff cuts made in December 2009, April 2010 and August 2010. Occupancy costs have been reduced by $91 thousand due primarily to a $43 thousand decrease in depreciation expense and a $25 thousand decrease in rent expense that resulted from the June 2009 purchase of land at two branch facilities that had previously been leased. Legal and professional expenses were $342 thousand higher in the third quarter of 2010 than the third quarter of 2009 due mainly to higher legal expenses related to increased collection efforts on problem loans. Other real estate owned expenses increased $240 thousand comparing the third quarter of 2010 to the third quarter of 2009 due to a $264 increase in the write-down in the value of the repossessed properties. Marketing expense was reduced $33 thousand as we continue efforts to control costs. FDIC insurance expense increased $194 thousand comparing the two quarters. This was the result of higher premium rates charged in 2010. Other operating expense decreased $98 thousand comparing the two quarters. This is largely due to a $184 thousand pre-payment penalty incurred in September of 2009 when the Bank paid off FHLB advances early. This reduction was partially offset by a $79 thousand increase in commercial loan collection expenses in the third quarter of 2010 over the third quarter of 2009.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we realized a net loss of $9.2 million compared to a net loss of $3.9 million for the same period in 2009. Total interest income decreased $2.6 million in the first nine months of 2010 compared to the first nine months of 2009. Interest and fees on loans decreased $2.3 million in the first nine months of 2010 over the same period in 2009. The decrease in interest and fees on loans was due to the overall decrease in the size of our loan portfolio and to a decrease in the yield. Average total loans decreased $22.3 million comparing the first nine months of 2010 to the first nine months of 2009. We realized a $22.8 million decrease in the average balance of our commercial loan portfolio. Lending volumes remain low as quality loan opportunities are scarce. This decrease in commercial loan balances, combined with a 58 basis points drop in yield resulted in a $2.3 million decrease in interest income on our commercial loans. The drop in yield is due to the lower overall interest rate environment in 2010, as well as a $30.5 million increase in non-performing loans. The average balance of our consumer loan portfolio also contracted, decreasing by $1.9 million. The drop in consumer loan balances combined with an 18 basis points drop in yield

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resulted in a $102 thousand decrease in interest income on consumer loans. We were able to increase the average balance in our residential real estate portfolio by $2.4 million over the September 2009 level, but the positive effect of the increase in loan balances was partially offset by a 7 basis points drop in yield. The result was a $62 thousand increase in interest income on our residential real estate loans.
During the first nine months of 2010, we reduced our average investment in securities by $4.5 million. The yield on the investment portfolio decreased 34 basis points, resulting in a $310 thousand decrease in interest income on the securities portfolio.
As was the case for the third quarter of 2010, the decrease in interest expense for the first nine months of the year more than offset the decrease in interest income. Total interest expense decreased $3.2 million in the first nine months of 2010 compared to the first nine months of 2009. Interest on deposits decreased $2.9 million. Our average balance of interest bearing deposits decreased $6.6 million, and again, through disciplined pricing, we were able to reduce rates paid on these deposits. Comparing the first nine months of 2010 to the first nine months of 2009, our average certificate of deposit balances decreased $33.3 million, and we reduced the rate paid on these deposits by 124 basis points, resulting in a decrease in the interest on certificates of deposit of $2.6 million. Our average savings balances decreased $1.2 million between the two periods and we paid 9 basis points less in the first nine months of 2010 than in the first nine months of 2009, resulting in a $25 thousand decrease in interest expense on these balances. We increased our low cost interest bearing demand balances by $27.8 million between the two periods, but because we paid 48 basis points less on these balances, we realized a $318 thousand decrease in interest expense from the first nine months of 2009 to the first nine months of 2010. The year-to-date decrease in interest expense on deposits was supplemented by a $287 thousand decrease in interest on borrowed funds as we decreased our average borrowings by approximately $14 million. We have had no borrowed funds so far in 2010.
During the first nine months of 2010, we recorded a $10.9 million provision for loan losses compared to a $6.4 million provision recorded in the first nine months of 2009. This level of provision is necessary due to the level of net charge-offs we have realized in 2010 and the high level of non-performing loans. Management believes this provision is necessary to maintain the reserve at an appropriate level.
Total other operating income decreased $1.7 million in the first nine months 2010 compared to the first nine months of 2009 This is primarily due to a $1.8 million decrease in gains on the sale of securities in 2010 compared to 2009. Partially offsetting this drop in securities gains was a $125 thousand increase in other income which included a $159 thousand increase in investment referral income and a $253 thousand decrease in losses on the sale of other real estate (included in other income) partially offset by a $291 thousand decrease in gains on the sale of mortgages and mortgage related fee income. Service charges on deposit accounts remained strong at $1.8 million.
We reduced total other operating expenses by $332 thousand in the first nine months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009, even though our FDIC insurance expense increased $568 thousand. The FDIC increase was the result of an increase in our basic assessment rate. Salary and benefits expense was reduced by $858 thousand. This was mainly due to the additional staff cuts mentioned earlier. In addition, there was a $107 thousand decrease in accrued incentives expense, a $67 thousand decrease in medical and dental expenses (related to the decrease in FTE), and a $120 thousand decrease in accrued pension expense related to the resignation of our former President.

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Occupancy costs have been reduced by $387 thousand, including a $134 thousand reduction in rent expense related to the June 2009 purchase of land at two branch facilities that had previously been leased and a $227 thousand gain on the sale of one of our branch facilities. Legal and professional expenses increased $593 thousand due increased collection efforts related to problem loans. Other real estate owned expenses decreased $139 thousand due mainly to lower taxes and maintenance expenses on the repossessed properties. We reduced marketing expenses by $126 thousand comparing the first nine months of 2010 to the same period in 2009. Other operating expenses remained relatively flat at $2.1 million as specific components of this item moved in opposite directions. Fidelity and liability insurance premiums increased approximately $203 thousand and loan related expenses increased almost $93 thousand due to increased commercial loan collection efforts. On the other hand, administrative expenses such as telephone, postage, travel and stationery were reduced by approximately $97 thousand. In addition, in September of 2009, we incurred a $184 thousand pre-payment penalty for the early pay-off of our FHLB advances. We had no such expense in 2010.
Liquidity
The Bank 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 Bank utilizes other short-term funding sources such as Federal Home Loan Bank advances and the Federal Reserve Discount Window. Because of the deterioration of the Bank’s capital ratios, on November 1, 2010, the Federal Reserve informed the Bank that it would no longer be able to borrow funds through the Discount Window. At this time, management does not expect there to be a liquidity issue but there is less liquidity available with the closing of the Bank’s line at the Discount Window. During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Bank generated $49.9 million in cash from the sale and maturity of investment securities. This plus the $14.3 million generated from the pay-down of the loan portfolio, $1.8 million generated by operating activities and $.6 million from the sale of one of our branch facilities was used to fund the purchase of $42.3 million in new investment securities, the run-off of $23.3 million in deposits and $.2 million in capital expenditures. As a result, as of September 30, 2010 we had $30.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, a figure that management considers sufficient to meet the Bank’s future liquidity needs.
The Company has much more limited sources of liquidity. The Company’s main source of liquidity has always been dividends paid from the Bank. However, as mentioned above under the caption “Recent Events — Stipulation and Order”, the Bank may not pay a dividend to the Company without prior regulatory approval. As of September 30, 2010, the Company had liquid assets of $43 thousand which should last until February of 2011 at the current expense rate.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
The only significant off-balance sheet obligations incurred routinely by the Company are its commitments to extend credit and its stand-by letters of credit. At September 30, 2010, the Company had commitments to extend credit of $25.1 million and stand-by letters of credit of $3.3 million compared to $29.9 million and $2.5 million, respectively, at December 31, 2009.

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Capital Resources
Under applicable FDIC risk-based capital standards, banks are expected to meet a minimum risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 8%, of which at least one-half (4%) must be in the form of Tier 1 (core) capital. The remaining one-half may be in the form of Tier 1 or Tier 2 (supplemental) capital. The amount of loan loss allowance that may be included in capital is limited to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets. The following table shows the capital totals and ratios for the Bank as of September 30, 2010:
         
Tier 1 capital
  $ 7,925  
Total capital
  $ 12,131  
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
    2.42 %
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
    3.71 %
Tier 1 capital to average assets
    1.78 %
In addition, as described in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on October 30, 2009, under a stipulation and consent to the issuance of an order to cease and desist (the “Stipulation and Order”) entered into with the FDIC and Michigan’s Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation, the Bank is required to maintain its Tier 1 capital to assets ratio at not less than 8%. Therefore, the Bank is currently out of compliance. The Bank continues to pursue plans to increase capitalization through a combination of capital raising efforts, which include conventional efforts in public and private markets, although such efforts have not been successful to date. Failure of the Bank to comply with the terms of the Stipulation and Order may subject the Bank to further enforcement action by the FDIC and OFIR, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company. The discussion above under the caption, “Recent Events — Prompt Corrective Action Directive” is incorporated herein by reference. Also, for additional information, please refer to our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
ITEM 3:   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
     This item is not required of smaller reporting companies.

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ITEM 4T:   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
     (a) Disclosure controls and procedures. We evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2010. Our disclosure controls and procedures are the controls and other procedures that we designed to ensure that we record, process, summarize and report in a timely manner, the information we must disclose in reports that we file with, or submit to the SEC. Henry R. Thiemann, our President and Chief Executive Officer, and David A. Wilson, our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reviewed and participated in this evaluation. Based on this evaluation, Messrs. Thiemann and Wilson concluded that, as of the date of their evaluation, our disclosure controls were effective.
     (b) Internal controls. There have not been any significant changes in our internal accounting controls or in other factors that could significantly affect those controls during the quarter ended September 30, 2010.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
     Item 1. Legal Proceedings
     The Company may from time-to-time be involved in legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business which, in the aggregate, involve amounts which are believed by management to be immaterial to the financial condition of the Company. The Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings which management believes are of a material nature.
     Item 1A. Risk Factors
     This item is not required of smaller reporting companies.
     Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
          Not applicable.
     Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
          Not applicable.
     Item 4. (RESERVED)
     Item 5. Other Information
          Not applicable.
     Item 6. Exhibits
          a. Exhibits
     
Exhibit 10.1
  Second Amendment to Employment Agreement dated July 17, 2010 (Henry R. Thiemann)
 
   
Exhibit 31.1
  Certification of Henry R. Thiemann required by Rule 13a — 14(a)
 
   
Exhibit 31.2
  Certification of David A. Wilson required by Rule 13a — 14(a)
 
   
Exhibit 32.1
  Certification of Henry R. Thiemann required by Rule 13a — 14(b) and Section 906 of the Sarbanes — Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
 
   
Exhibit 32.2
  Certification of David A. Wilson required by Rule 13a — 14(b) and Section 906 of the Sarbanes — Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

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SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  PSB GROUP, INC.
 
 
Date: November 15, 2010  /s/ Henry R. Thiemann    
  Henry R. Thiemann   
  President and Chief Executive Officer   
 
         
     
Date: November 15, 2010  /s/ David A. Wilson    
  David A. Wilson   
  Chief Financial Officer   

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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 10.1 Second Amendment to Employment Agreement dated July 17, 2010 (Henry R. Thiemann)
Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Henry R. Thiemann required by Rule 13a — 14(a)
Exhibit 31.2 Certification of David A. Wilson required by Rule 13a — 14(a)
Exhibit 32.1 Certification of Henry R. Thiemann required by Rule 13a — 14(b) and Section 906 of the Sarbanes — Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
Exhibit 32.2 Certification of David A. Wilson required by Rule 13a — 14(b) and Section 906 of the Sarbanes — Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

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