10-Q for second quarter 2006
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q


                        (Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006

Or

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

For the transition period from_____________________ to ___________________

Commission File Number 000-13222

CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         PENNSYLVANIA                                                                                     23-2265045
 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)                                                      (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


First Citizens National Bank
15 South Main Street
Mansfield, Pennsylvania 16933
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (570) 662-2121

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes __X__ No_____

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

Large accelerated filer ____ Accelerated filer ____ Non-accelerated filer __X__


Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes____ No __X__

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock, as of August 2, 2006; 2,838,535 shares of Common Stock, par value $1.00.
 

Citizens Financial Services, Inc.
Form 10-Q

INDEX
 
   
PAGE
Part I 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements (unaudited):
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005
1
 
Consolidated Statement of Income for the
Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
2
 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the
Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
3
 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
4
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
5-6
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
7-21
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
21
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
21
     
Part II 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
22
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
22
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
22
Item 3.
Defaults upon Senior Securities
22
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
22
Item 5.
Other Information
22
Item 6.
Exhibits
23
 
Signatures
24



CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
 
 
 
 
 
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
(in thousands except share data)
 
2006
 
2005
 
ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks:
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing
 
$
10,925
 
$
8,498
 
Interest-bearing
   
6
   
111
 
Total cash and cash equivalents
   
10,931
   
8,609
 
 
   
   
 
Available-for-sale securities
   
101,864
   
102,602
 
 
   
   
 
Loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $3,623 and $3,664)
   
397,765
   
379,139
 
 
   
   
 
Premises and equipment
   
12,199
   
12,305
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
2,109
   
2,164
 
Goodwill
   
8,605
   
8,605
 
Core deposit intangible
   
503
   
684
 
Bank owned life insurance
   
7,889
   
7,743
 
Other assets
   
9,113
   
7,390
 
 
   
   
 
TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
550,978
 
$
529,241
 
 
   
   
 
LIABILITIES:
   
   
 
Deposits:
   
   
 
Noninterest-bearing
 
$
50,289
 
$
50,600
 
Interest-bearing
   
387,620
   
379,199
 
Total deposits
   
437,909
   
429,799
 
Borrowed funds
   
67,116
   
52,674
 
Accrued interest payable
   
1,739
   
1,862
 
Commitment to purchase investments
   
-
   
752
 
Other liabilities
   
2,690
   
2,593
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
   
509,454
   
487,680
 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
   
   
 
Common Stock
   
   
 
$1.00 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued
   
   
 
2,965,257 shares in 2006 and 2005, respectively
   
2,965
   
2,965
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
11,359
   
11,359
 
Retained earnings
   
32,809
   
31,251
 
TOTAL
   
47,133
   
45,575
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(2,357
)
 
(1,540
)
Less: Treasury Stock, at cost 152,962 shares for
   
   
 
2006 and 118,715 for 2005, respectively
   
(3,252
)
 
(2,474
)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
   
41,524
   
41,561
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
   
   
 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
$
550,978
 
$
529,241
 
 
   
   
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
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CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
INTEREST INCOME:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
 
$
6,894
 
$
6,105
 
$
13,413
 
$
12,024
 
Investment securities:
   
   
   
   
 
Taxable
   
879
   
749
   
1,698
   
1,541
 
Nontaxable
   
221
   
124
   
447
   
242
 
Dividends
   
82
   
55
   
149
   
106
 
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME
   
8,076
   
7,033
   
15,707
   
13,913
 
INTEREST EXPENSE:
   
   
   
   
 
Deposits
   
2,722
   
2,256
   
5,323
   
4,425
 
Borrowed funds
   
876
   
379
   
1,539
   
757
 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
   
3,598
   
2,635
   
6,862
   
5,182
 
NET INTEREST INCOME
   
4,478
   
4,398
   
8,845
   
8,731
 
Provision for loan losses
   
60
   
-
   
120
   
-
 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
   
   
   
   
 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
   
4,418
   
4,398
   
8,725
   
8,731
 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
   
   
   
   
 
Service charges
   
809
   
746
   
1,515
   
1,419
 
Trust
   
108
   
86
   
237
   
208
 
Brokerage
   
39
   
55
   
97
   
93
 
Insurance
   
20
   
61
   
56
   
144
 
Investment securities gains (losses), net
   
5
   
-
   
(1
)
 
-
 
Earnings on bank owned life insurance
   
74
   
75
   
146
   
149
 
Other
   
136
   
112
   
273
   
224
 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
   
1,191
   
1,135
   
2,323
   
2,237
 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
   
   
   
   
 
Salaries and employee benefits
   
1,987
   
1,974
   
4,023
   
3,895
 
Occupancy
   
276
   
282
   
584
   
585
 
Furniture and equipment
   
144
   
160
   
296
   
335
 
Professional fees
   
106
   
131
   
246
   
275
 
Amortization
   
36
   
144
   
180
   
289
 
Other
   
1,188
   
1,171
   
2,299
   
2,306
 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSES
   
3,737
   
3,862
   
7,628
   
7,685
 
Income before provision for income taxes
   
1,872
   
1,671
   
3,420
   
3,283
 
Provision for income taxes
   
386
   
358
   
658
   
703
 
NET INCOME
 
$
1,486
 
$
1,313
 
$
2,762
 
$
2,580
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Earnings Per Share
 
$
0.53
 
$
0.46
 
$
0.98
 
$
0.90
 
Cash Dividends Per Share
 
$
0.215
 
$
0.205
 
$
0.425
 
$
0.405
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
   
2,819,620
   
2,865,637
   
2,829,915
   
2,866,810
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
   
 

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CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
2006
 
 
 
2005
 
 
 
2006
 
 
 
2005
 
Net income
   
 
$
1,486
   
 
$
1,313
   
 
$
2,762
   
 
$
2,580
 
Other comprehensive income:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities
   
(624
)
 
   
821
   
   
(1,239
)
 
   
(841
)
 
 
Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) included in net income
   
(5
)
 
  
   
-
   
  
   
1
   
  
   
-
   
  
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax
   
   
(629
)
 
   
821
   
   
(1,238
)
 
   
(841
)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to other comprehensive income
   
   
(214
)
 
   
279
   
   
(421
)
 
   
(286
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
   
  
   
(415
)
 
  
   
542
   
  
   
(817
)
 
  
   
(555
)
Comprehensive income
   
  
 
$
1,071
   
  
 
$
1,855
   
  
 
$
1,945
   
  
 
$
2,025
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
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CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
         
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
         
(UNAUDITED)
 
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
         
Net income
 
$
2,762
 
$
2,580
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
             
cash provided by operating activities:
             
Provision for loan losses
   
120
   
-
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
646
   
731
 
Amortization and accretion of investment securities
   
238
   
370
 
Deferred income taxes
   
(59
)
 
29
 
Investment securities losses, net
   
1
   
-
 
Earnings on bank owned life insurance
   
(146
)
 
(149
)
Originations of loans held for sale
   
(1,172
)
 
(1,530
)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
   
1,185
   
1,552
 
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable
   
55
   
(159
)
Decrease in accrued interest payable
   
(123
)
 
(271
)
Other, net
   
(166
)
 
(81
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
3,341
   
3,072
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
             
Available-for-sale securities:
             
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
   
9,791
   
-
 
Proceeds from maturity and principal repayments of securities
   
8,130
   
8,373
 
Purchase of securities
   
(19,411
)
 
(5,785
)
Proceeds from redemption of Regulatory Stock
   
889
   
1,280
 
Purchase of Regulatory Stock
   
(1,788
)
 
(812
)
Net increase in loans
   
(19,186
)
 
(12,142
)
Purchase of premises and equipment
   
(269
)
 
(146
)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
   
-
   
200
 
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets held for sale
   
256
   
286
 
Property purchased for future expansion
   
-
   
(927
)
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(21,588
)
 
(9,673
)
               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
             
Net decrease in deposits
   
8,110
   
3,358
 
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
   
2,444
   
8,043
 
Repayments of long-term borrowings
   
(4,339
)
 
(3,208
)
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowed funds
   
16,336
   
(610
)
Purchase of Treasury Stock
   
(778
)
 
(463
)
Dividends paid
   
(1,204
)
 
(1,150
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
20,569
   
5,970
 
               
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
2,322
   
(631
)
               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
   
8,609
   
9,339
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
 
$
10,931
 
$
8,708
 
               
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
             
Interest paid
 
$
6,679
 
$
5,436
 
               
Income taxes paid
 
$
770
 
$
540
 
               
Loans transferred to foreclosed property
 
$
375
 
$
232
 
           
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

Citizens Financial Service, Inc., (the “Company”) is a Pennsylvania corporation organized as the holding company of its wholly owned subsidiary, First Citizens National Bank (the “Bank”), and its subsidiary, First Citizens Insurance Agency, Inc. (sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “Company”). All material inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Because this report is based on an interim period, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted.

In the opinion of Management of the registrant, the accompanying interim financial statements for the quarters ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and the results of operations for the period. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. The financial performance reported for the Company for the six-month period ended June 30, 2006 is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. This information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report to Shareholders and Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2005.

Note 2 - Earnings per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of earnings per share. Earnings per share calculations give retroactive effect to stock dividends declared by the Company. The Company has no dilutive securities.

 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income applicable to common stock
 
$
1,486,000
 
$
1,313,000
 
$
2,762,000
 
$
2,580,000
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
   
2,819,620
   
2,865,637
   
2,829,915
   
2,866,810
 
                           
Earnings per share
 
$
0.53
 
$
0.46
 
$
0.98
 
$
0.90
 

Note 3 - Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense is less than the amount calculated using the statutory tax rate, primarily the result of tax-exempt income earned from state and municipal securities and loans, and investments in tax credits.

Note 4 - Employee Benefit Plans

For a detailed disclosure on the Company's pension and employee benefits plans, please refer to Note 10 of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements included in the 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Defined Benefit Plan

The following sets forth the components of net periodic benefit costs of the noncontributory defined benefit plan for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively (dollars presented in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
                   
Service cost
 
$
87
 
$
91
 
$
178
 
$
159
 
Interest cost
   
84
   
83
   
166
   
143
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
(86
)
 
(97
)
 
(181
)
 
(165
)
Net amortization and deferral
   
25
   
20
   
40
   
26
 
                           
Net periodic benefit cost
 
$
110
 
$
97
 
$
203
 
$
163
 
 
The Company expects to contribute $445,000 to its defined benefit pension plan in 2006. As of June 30, 2006, no contributions have been made.

Defined Contribution Plan

The Company also sponsors a defined contribution, 401(k) plan covering substantially all of its employees. The Company contributes three percent of applicable salaries into the plan. Contributions totaled $99,000 and $96,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.


Note 5 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting (“FAS”) No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Instruments, as an amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140. FAS No. 155 allows financial instruments that have embedded derivatives to be accounted for as a whole (eliminating the need to bifurcate the derivative from its host) if the holder elects to account for the whole instrument on a fair value basis. This statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

In March 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 156, Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets. This Statement, which is an amendment to FAS No. 140, will simplify the accounting for servicing assets and liabilities, such as those common with mortgage securitization activities. Specifically, FAS No. 156 addresses the recognition and measurement of separately recognized servicing assets and liabilities and provides an approach to simplify efforts to obtain hedge-like (offset) accounting. FAS No. 156 also clarifies when an obligation to service financial assets should be separately recognized as a servicing asset or a servicing liability, requires that a separately recognized servicing asset or servicing liability be initially measured at fair value, if practicable, and permits an entity with a separately recognized servicing asset or servicing liability to choose either of the amortization or fair value methods for subsequent measurement. The provisions of FAS No. 156 are effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s results of operations.

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. FIN 48 is an interpretation of FAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, and it seeks to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in accounting for income taxes. In addition, FIN No. 48 requires expanded disclosure with respect to the uncertainty in income taxes and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s results of operations.

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

Cautionary Statement
 
Forward-looking statements may prove inaccurate. We have made forward-looking statements in this document, and in documents that we incorporate by reference, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of Citizens Financial Services, Inc., First Citizens National Bank, First Citizens Insurance Agency, Inc. or the combined company. When we use such words as "believes," "expects,” "anticipates," or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements. For a variety of reasons, actual results could differ materially from those contained in or implied by forward-looking statements. The Company would like to caution readers that the following important factors, among others, may have affected and could in the future affect the Company’s actual results and could cause the Company’s actual results for subsequent periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward looking statement:
 
·  
Interest rates could change more rapidly or more significantly than we expect. Additionally, the relative changes in the direction and frequency between short-term versus long-term interest rates, i.e., the yield curve, could move in ways unexpected by management.
·  
The economy could change significantly in an unexpected way, which would cause the demand for new loans and the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans to change in ways that our models do not anticipate.
·  
The stock and bond markets could suffer a significant disruption, which may have a negative effect on our financial condition and that of our borrowers, and on our ability to raise money by issuing new securities.
·  
It could take us longer than we anticipate in implementing strategic initiatives designed to increase revenues or manage expenses, or we may be unable to implement those initiatives at all.
·  
Acquisitions and dispositions of assets could affect us in ways that management has not anticipated.
·  
We may become subject to new legal obligations or the resolution of litigation may have a negative effect on our financial condition.
·  
We may become subject to new and unanticipated accounting, tax, or regulatory practices, regulations or requirements, including the costs of compliance with such changes.
·  
We could experience greater loan delinquencies than anticipated, adversely affecting our earnings and financial condition.
·  
We could lose the services of some or all of our key personnel, which would negatively impact our business because of their business development skills, financial expertise, lending experience, technical expertise and market area knowledge.

Introduction

The following is management's discussion and analysis of the significant changes in the results of operations, capital resources and liquidity presented in its accompanying consolidated financial statements for Citizens Financial Service, Inc., a bank holding company and its subsidiary (the Company). Our Company's consolidated financial condition and results of operations consist almost entirely of our wholly owned subsidiary’s (First Citizens National Bank) financial condition and results of operations. Management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the preceding June 30, 2006 financial information. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results you may expect for the full year.

Our Company currently engages in the general business of banking throughout our service area of Potter, Tioga and Bradford counties in North Central Pennsylvania and Allegany, Steuben, Chemung and Tioga counties in Southern New York. We maintain our central office in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. Presently we operate 16 banking facilities. In Pennsylvania, these offices are located in Mansfield, Blossburg, Ulysses, Genesee, Wellsboro, Troy, Sayre, Canton, Gillett, Millerton, LeRaysville, Towanda, the Wellsboro Weis Market store, and the Mansfield Wal-Mart Super Center. In New York, we have a temporary banking office in Wellsville. A permanent banking facility is currently being constructed with completion slated in late 2006. This marks the Company’s first office location in New York.

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Risk identification and management are essential elements for the successful management of the Company. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to various types of risk including interest rate, credit, liquidity and regulatory risk.
Interest rate risk is the sensitivity of net interest income and the market value of financial instruments to the direction and frequency of changes in interest rates. Interest rate risk results from various re-pricing frequencies and the maturity structure of the financial instruments owned by the Company. The Company uses its asset/liability and funds management policy to control and manage interest rate risk.

Credit risk represents the possibility that a customer may not perform in accordance with contractual terms. Credit risk results from loans with customers and the purchasing of securities. The Company’s primary credit risk is in the loan portfolio. The Company manages credit risk by adhering to an established credit policy and through a disciplined evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Also, the investment policy limits the amount of credit risk that may be taken in the investment portfolio.

Liquidity risk represents the inability to generate or otherwise obtain funds at reasonable rates to satisfy commitments to borrowers and obligations to depositors. The Company has established guidelines within its asset/liability and funds management policy to manage liquidity risk. These guidelines include, among other things, contingent funding alternatives.

Regulatory risk represents the possibility that a change in law, regulations or regulatory policy may have a material effect on the business of the Company and its subsidiary. We can not predict what legislation might be enacted or what regulations might be adopted, or if adopted, the effect thereof on our operations.

Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents our Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2005, filed by our Company and any current reports on Form 8-K filed by us.

We face strong competition in the communities that we serve from other commercial banks, savings banks, and savings and loan associations, some of which are substantially larger institutions than our subsidiary. In addition, insurance companies, investment-counseling firms, and other business firms and individuals offer personal and corporate trust services. We also compete with credit unions, issuers of money market funds, securities brokerage firms, consumer finance companies, mortgage brokers and insurance companies. These entities are strong competitors for virtually all types of financial services.

In recent years, the financial services industry has experienced tremendous change to competitive barriers between bank and non-bank institutions. We must compete with traditional financial institutions, other business corporations that have begun to deliver competing financial services, and banking services that are easily accessible through the internet. Competition for banking services is based on price, nature of product, quality of service, and in the case of certain activities, convenience of location.

Trust and Investment Services

Our Investment and Trust Services Department is committed to helping our customers meet their financial goals. The Trust Department offers professional trust administration, investment management services, estate planning and administration, and custody of securities. We also help the members of our communities prepare for retirement by providing retirement plans for local employers and by managing individual IRA accounts. Assets held by the Company in a fiduciary or agency capacity for its customers are not included in the consolidated financial statements since such items are not assets of the Company. As of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Trust Department had $76.6 million and $75.2 million of assets under management, respectively.

Our Investment Representatives offer full service brokerage services throughout the Bank’s market area, and appointments can be made at any First Citizens National Bank branch. The Investment Representatives provide financial planning and help our customers achieve their financial goals with their choice of mutual funds, annuities, health and life insurance. These products are made available through our insurance subsidiary, First Citizens Insurance Agency, Inc.

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Results of Operations

Overview of the Income Statement

For the three months ended June 30, 2006, The Company earned $1,486,000 in net income versus $1,313,000 in 2005, up $173,000, or 13.2%. Earnings per share for the second quarter was $0.53 compared to $0.46 in 2005. Annualized return on assets and return on equity for the second quarter was 1.09% and 13.55% compared to 1.04% and 12.52% in 2005.
 
The Company had net income of $2,762,000 for the first six months of 2006 compared with earnings of $2,580,000 for last year’s comparable period, an increase of $182,000, or 7.1%. Earnings per share for the first six months of 2006 were $0.98, compared to $0.90 last year. Annualized return on assets and return on equity for the six months of 2006 was 1.02% and 12.75%, respectively, compared with 1.02% and 12.52% for last year’s comparable period. Details of the reasons for this change are discussed on the following pages.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income, the most significant component of earnings, is the amount by which interest income generated from interest-earning assets exceeds interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities.

Net interest income, through the second quarter of 2006, after provision for loan losses, was $8,725,000 a decrease of $6,000, compared to the same period in 2005. For the first six months of 2006, the provision for losses totaled $120,000. For the first six months of 2005, the provision was $0.

    The following table sets forth the average balances of, and the interest earned or incurred on, each principal category of assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity, the related rates, net interest income and rate “spread” created: 
 
9

 
     
Analysis of Average Balances and Interest Rates (1)
   
                   
 
June 30, 2006
June 30, 2005
June 30, 2004
 
Average
 
Average
Average
 
Average
Average
 
Average
 
Balance (1)
Interest
Rate
Balance (1)
Interest
Rate
Balance (1)
Interest
Rate
(dollars in thousands)
$
$
%
$
$
%
$
$
%
ASSETS
                 
Short-term investments:
                 
Interest-bearing deposits at banks
5
-
-
30
-
0.01
1,747
8
0.92
Total short-term investments
5
-
-
30
-
0.01
1,747
8
0.92
Investment securities:
                 
Taxable
85,976
1,872
4.35
87,232
1,670
3.83
99,226
1,911
3.85
Tax-exempt (3)
22,500
677
6.02
11,643
366
6.29
6,590
223
6.77
Total investment securities
108,476
2,549
4.70
98,875
2,036
4.12
105,816
2,134
4.03
Loans:
                 
Residential mortgage loans
204,995
7,083
6.97
198,403
6,728
6.84
188,482
6,569
7.03
Commercial & farm loans
130,163
4,894
7.58
116,322
3,980
6.90
85,944
2,920
6.85
Loans to state & political subdivisions
43,289
1,283
5.98
38,704
1,150
5.99
36,858
1,129
6.18
Other loans
12,950
567
8.83
12,432
544
8.82
12,343
553
9.03
Loans, net of discount (2)(3)(4)
391,397
13,827
7.12
365,861
12,402
6.84
323,627
11,171
6.96
Total interest-earning assets
499,878
16,376
6.61
464,766
14,438
6.26
431,190
13,313
6.23
Cash and due from banks
8,770
   
8,529
   
8,478
   
Bank premises and equipment
12,228
   
11,907
   
10,518
   
Other assets
18,484
 
 
18,667
 
 
18,252
 
 
Total non-interest earning assets
39,482
   
39,103
   
37,248
   
Total assets
539,360
 
 
503,869
 
 
468,438
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                 
NOW accounts
83,558
727
1.75
69,165
259
0.76
60,265
102
0.34
Savings accounts
39,509
62
0.32
40,652
57
0.28
38,325
54
0.28
Money market accounts
44,476
638
2.89
45,841
366
1.61
44,189
206
0.94
Certificates of deposit
210,391
3,896
3.73
213,729
3,742
3.53
205,251
3,594
3.53
Total interest-bearing deposits
377,934
5,323
2.84
369,387
4,424
2.42
348,030
3,956
2.29
Other borrowed funds
63,536
1,539
4.88
43,387
758
3.52
33,469
430
2.59
Total interest-bearing liabilities
441,470
6,862
3.13
412,774
5,182
2.53
381,499
4,386
2.32
Demand deposits
49,061
   
45,511
   
43,874
   
Other liabilities
5,722
   
4,370
   
4,648
   
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities
54,783
 
 
49,881
 
 
48,522
 
 
Stockholders' equity
43,107
   
41,214
   
38,417
   
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity
539,360
 
 
503,869
 
 
468,438
 
 
Net interest income
 
9,514
 
 
9,256
 
 
8,927
 
Net interest spread (5)
   
3.48%
   
3.73%
   
3.91%
Net interest income as a percentage
                 
of average interest-earning assets
   
3.84%
   
4.01%
   
4.17%
Ratio of interest-earning assets
                 
to interest-bearing liabilities
   
1.13
   
1.12
   
1.13
                   
(1) Averages are based on daily averages.
                 
(2) Includes loan origination and commitment fees.
               
(3) Tax exempt interest revenue is shown on a tax equivalent basis for proper comparison using
       
a statutory federal income tax rate of 34%.
           
(4) Income on non-accrual loans is accounted for on a cash basis, and the loan balances are included in interest-earning assets.
 
(5) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average rate earned on interest-earning assets
     
and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
             

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Tax exempt revenue is shown on a tax-equivalent basis for proper comparison using a statutory, federal income tax rate of 34%. For purposes of the comparison, as well as the discussion that follows, this presentation facilitates performance comparisons between taxable and tax-free assets by increasing the tax-free income by an amount equivalent to the Federal income taxes that would have been paid if this income were taxable at the Company’s 34% Federal statutory rate. The following table represents the adjustment to convert net interest income to net interest on a fully taxable equivalent basis for the periods ending June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004:

 
   
For the six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
               
Total interest income
 
$
15,707
 
$
13,913
 
$
12,823
 
Total interest expense
   
6,862
   
5,182
   
4,386
 
                     
Net interest income
   
8,845
   
8,731
   
8,437
 
Tax equivalent adjustment
   
669
   
525
   
490
 
                     
Net interest income (fully taxable equivalent)
 
$
9,514
 
$
9,256
 
$
8,927
 
 
The following table shows the tax-equivalent effect of changes in volume and rate on interest income and expense.

   
2006 vs. 2005 (1)
 
2005 vs. 2004 (1)
 
   
Change in
 
Change
 
Total
 
Change in
 
Change
 
Total
 
 
 
Volume
 
in Rate
 
Change
 
Volume
 
in Rate
 
Change
 
Interest Income:
                         
Short-term investments:
                         
Interest-bearing deposits at banks
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
(13
)
$
5
 
$
(8
)
Investment securities:
                                     
Taxable
   
(24
)
 
226
   
202
   
(229
)
 
(12
)
 
(241
)
Tax-exempt
   
327
   
(16
)
 
311
   
160
   
(17
)
 
143
 
Total investments
   
303
   
210
   
513
   
(69
)
 
(29
)
 
(98
)
Loans:
                                     
Residential mortgage loans
   
233
   
122
   
355
   
340
   
(181
)
 
159
 
Commercial & farm loans
   
750
   
164
   
914
   
1,039
   
21
   
1,060
 
Loans to state & political subdivisions
   
136
   
(3
)
 
133
   
55
   
(34
)
 
21
 
Other loans
   
23
   
-
   
23
   
4
   
(13
)
 
(9
)
Total loans, net of discount
   
1,142
   
283
   
1,425
   
1,438
   
(207
)
 
1,231
 
Total Interest Income
   
1,445
   
493
   
1,938
   
1,356
   
(231
)
 
1,125
 
Interest Expense:
                                     
Interest-bearing deposits:
                                     
NOW accounts
   
41
   
427
   
468
   
13
   
144
   
157
 
Savings accounts
   
(2
)
 
7
   
5
   
3
   
-
   
3
 
Money Market accounts
   
(11
)
 
283
   
272
   
7
   
153
   
160
 
Certificates of deposit
   
(59
)
 
213
   
154
   
148
   
-
   
148
 
Total interest-bearing deposits
   
(31
)
 
930
   
899
   
171
   
297
   
468
 
Other borrowed funds
   
1,163
   
(382
)
 
781
   
(86
)
 
414
   
328
 
Total interest expense
   
1,132
   
548
   
1,680
   
85
   
711
   
796
 
Net interest income
 
$
313
 
$
(55
)
$
258
 
$
1,271
 
$
(942
)
$
329
 
                                       
(1) The portion of the total change attributable to both volume and rate changes during the year has been allocated
to volume and rate components based upon the absolute dollar amount of the change in each component prior to allocation.
 
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As can be seen from the preceding tables, we continue to experience a compression of our net interest margin. During 2006, the Federal Reserve has continued its policy of monetary tightening by raising short-term interest rates. Since June of 2004, the Federal Reserve has increased short-term interest rates 425 basis points. Accordingly, our cost of funds (interest paid on deposits and borrowings) has increased significantly. During this same period, long-term rates have remained relatively stable, resulting in a flattening of the yield curve. The rates earned on interest bearing assets have also increased during this period, but have not increased at the same pace. As such, our net interest spread has decreased from 3.73% for the first six months of 2005 to 3.48% for the first six months of 2006. We would anticipate our interest margin improving as the steepness of the yield curve returns back from the current flatness of the curve. We continue to review various pricing and investment strategies to enhance our current deposit growth while maintaining or improving the current interest margin.
 
Tax equivalent net interest income rose from $8,927,000 in 2004 to $9,256,000 in 2005, and increased to $9,514,000 in 2006. In the period ending June 30, 2006, net interest income increased $258,000 on a tax equivalent basis over the same period in 2005. The increased volume of interest-earning assets of $35.1 million generated an increase in interest income of $1,445,000 while the increased volume of interest-bearing liabilities of $28.7 million produced an additional $1,132,000 of interest expense. Combined, this resulted in an increase due to volume of $313,000 in net interest income.
 
Comparing the first half of 2006 with 2005, the yield on interest-earning assets increased 35 basis points from 6.26% to 6.61% and the average interest rate on interest-bearing liabilities increased 60 basis points, from 2.53% to 3.13%. As such, the net change in rate resulted in a negative $55,000 of net interest income primarily due to the flattened yield curve referred to above.
 
Provision For Loan Losses

      For the six-month period ending June 30, 2006, we provided $120,000 to the provision as a result of our quarterly review of the allowance for loan losses. For the same period last year, we provided $0. Management's quarterly review of the allowance for loan losses is based on the following information: migration analysis of delinquent and non-accrual loans, estimated future losses on loans, recent review of large problem credits, local and national economic conditions, historical loss experience, OCC qualitative factors and peer comparisons.

Non-interest Income
 
As detailed below, non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2006 totaled $1,191,000 compared with $1,135,000 for the same period last year. This represents an increase of $56,000, or 4.9%. For the first six months of 2006, non-interest income increased $86,000 or 3.8% when compared to 2005. Service charge income increased by $96,000 as it continues to be the primary source of non-interest income. For the first six months, account service charges totaled $1,515,000 compared to $1,419,000 last year. Most of the increase is attributable to the increase in NSF fees of $73,000 and an increase of $34,000 of fee income derived from customers’ usage of their debit cards. Trust income has improved by $29,000 as a result of growing trust assets by nearly $13 million from last year. Insurance revenue is down due to a decrease in the volume of annuity transactions done in the first half of 2006. Other income is up $58,000 over last year due predominantly to gains recognized from the sale of three foreclosed properties. The following tables show the breakdown of non-interest income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 (dollars in thousands):

   
Three months ended June 30,
 
Change
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
Amount
 
 %
 
Service charges
 
$
809
 
$
746
 
$
63
   
8.4
 
Trust
   
108
   
86
   
22
   
25.6
 
Brokerage
   
39
   
55
   
(16
)
 
(29.1
)
Insurance
   
20
   
61
   
(41
)
 
(67.2
)
Gains on loans sold
   
7
   
12
   
(5
)
 
(41.7
)
Investment securities gains, net
   
5
   
-
   
5
   
-
 
Earnings on bank owned life insurance
   
74
   
75
   
(1
)
 
(1.3
)
Other
   
129
   
100
   
29
   
29.0
 
Total
 
$
1,191
 
$
1,135
 
$
56
   
4.9
 

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Six months ended June 30,
 
Change
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
Amount
 
 %
 
Service charges
 
$
1,515
 
$
1,419
 
$
96
   
6.8
 
Trust
   
237
   
208
   
29
   
13.9
 
Brokerage
   
97
   
93
   
4
   
4.3
 
Insurance
   
56
   
144
   
(88
)
 
(61.1
)
Gains on loans sold
   
13
   
22
   
(9
)
 
(40.9
)
Investment securities gains, net
   
(1
)
 
-
   
(1
)
 
-
 
Earnings on bank owned life insurance
   
146
   
149
   
(3
)
 
(2.0
)
Other
   
260
   
202
   
58
   
28.7
 
Total
 
$
2,323
 
$
2,237
 
$
86
   
3.8
 
 
We continue to evaluate means of increasing non-interest income. Just recently, management has implemented a debt cancellation program that should help us earn more income than the credit insurance program that it’s replacing. Debt cancellation is an agreement with the Bank and a customer that if a covered event takes place, the bank will cancel or suspend the debt owed by the customer. In addition, we are focused on the continued growth of our Trust and brokerage areas as a means to service all of our customers’ financial needs and increase non-interest income.
 
Non-interest Expense

The tables below reflect the breakdown of non-interest expense and professional fees for the three months ended and the six months ended June 30, 2006 (dollars in thousands). For the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to last year, expenses decreased $125,000. Most of this decrease is attributable to a decrease in the amortization of intangibles, as the core deposit intangible related to the Sovereign acquisition in 2000 was fully amortized as of the end of March, 2006. Professional fees decreased $25,000 primarily due to a reduction in legal fees.

For the first six months of 2006, expenses decreased $57,000 or .7% compared to the same period in 2005. The increase in salaries and employee benefits of $128,000 is due mainly to merit increases and higher costs for health insurance and pension expense. Furniture and equipment costs are down due to decreased depreciation expense from assets becoming fully depreciated. Professional fees are down mainly due to legal fees. The amortization of intangibles of has decreased $109,000 through the first six months of 2006, as discussed above.

   
Three months ended June 30,
 
Change
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
Amount
 
 %
 
Salaries and employee benefits
 
$
1,987
 
$
1,974
 
$
13
   
0.7
 
Occupancy
   
276
   
282
   
(6
)
 
(2.1
)
Furniture and equipment
   
144
   
160
   
(16
)
 
(10.0
)
Professional fees
   
106
   
131
   
(25
)
 
(19.1
)
Amortization of intangibles
   
36
   
144
   
(108
)
 
(75.0
)
Other
   
1,188
   
1,171
   
17
   
1.5
 
Total
 
$
3,737
 
$
3,862
 
$
(125
)
 
(3.2
)
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 
Change
 
   
2006
   
2005
   
Amount
 
 
% 
 
Other professional fees
 
$
60
 
$
63
 
$
(3
)
 
(4.8
)
Legal fees
   
10
   
32
   
(22
)
 
(68.8
)
Examinations and audits
   
36
   
36
   
-
   
-
 
Total
 
$
106
 
$
131
 
$
(25
)
 
(19.1
)
 
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Six months ended June 30,
 
Change
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
Amount
 
 %
 
Salaries and employee benefits
 
$
4,023
 
$
3,895
 
$
128
   
3.3
 
Occupancy
   
584
   
585
   
(1
)
 
(0.2
)
Furniture and equipment
   
296
   
335
   
(39
)
 
(11.6
)
Professional fees
   
246
   
275
   
(29
)
 
(10.5
)
Amortization of intangibles
   
180
   
289
   
(109
)
 
(37.7
)
Other
   
2,299
   
2,306
   
(7
)
 
(0.3
)
Total
 
$
7,628
 
$
7,685
 
$
(57
)
 
(0.7
)
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30, 
Change
 
   
2006
   
2005
   
Amount
 
 
% 
 
Other professional fees
 
$
147
 
$
150
 
$
(3
)
 
(2.0
)
Legal fees
   
29
   
48
   
(19
)
 
(39.6
)
Examinations and audits
   
70
   
77
   
(7
)
 
(9.1
)
Total
 
$
246
 
$
275
 
$
(29
)
 
(10.5
)


Provision For Income Taxes

Income before provision for income taxes has increased $137,000 in 2006 compared with last year. However, the provision for income taxes has decreased from $703,000 to $658,000, a savings of $45,000. The decrease was primarily a result of our increase in tax-exempt municipal securities and municipal loans. Our current tax-exempt securities and loan portfolio totals approximately $66.1 million compared with approximately $52.0 million this time last year.

We are also involved in two limited partnership agreements to establish low-income housing projects in our market area. As a result of these agreements for tax purposes, we have recognized $525,035 out of a total $911,000 of tax credits from one project and $173,232 out of a total $385,000 on the second project, which was completed in November 2001. A total of approximately $1,296,000 of tax credits is anticipated over a ten-year period. In 2005, we entered into a third limited liability partnership for a low-income housing project for senior citizens in our Sayre market area. We expect to recognize approximately $574,000 of tax credits over a ten year period beginning sometime in 2006.

Financial Condition

Total assets (as shown in the Consolidated Balance Sheet) of $551.0 million have increased 4.1% since year-end 2005’s balance of $529.2 million. Net loans increased 4.9% to $397.8 million while investment securities decreased .7% to $101.9 million. Total deposits have increased $8.1 million or 1.9% to $437.9 million since year-end 2005. Borrowed funds have increased $14.4 million to $67.1 million compared with $52.7 million at year-end. Explanations of variances will be described within the following appropriate sections.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $10,931,000 at June 30, 2006 compared to $8,609,000 at December 31, 2005. Non-interest bearing cash increased $2,427,000 since year-end 2005, while interest-bearing cash decreased $105,000 during that same period. The increase in non-interest bearing cash is primarily attributable to a temporary increase in our balance at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. We believe the liquidity needs of the Company, are satisfied by the current balance of cash and cash equivalents, readily available access to traditional funding sources, and the portion of the investment and loan portfolios that mature within one year. These sources of funds will enable the Company to meet cash obligations and off-balance sheet commitments as they come due.

Investments

As shown in the table below, our investment portfolio decreased by $738,000 or .7% from December 31, 2005 to June 30, 2006. During the first half of 2006 we purchased approximately $6.8 million of U.S. agency bonds, $9.4 million of mortgage-backed securities, and $2.4 million of tax-exempt municipal securities. Offsetting this, we continued to receive principal repayments in the amount of $5.3 million from our mortgaged backed securities portfolio as well as maturities in the amount of $2.8 million from our corporate and municipal portfolios. We have also sold approximately $9.8 million of the portfolio in an effort to maximize our total return by reinvesting at higher yields without having to borrow to do so. We sold nearly $4.0 million of low yielding agencies at losses offset by the sale of $2.0 million of a high yielding corporate. We also sold $1.9 million of higher yielding mortgage-backed securities and $1.9 million of Municipal bonds that were pre-refunded and set to be called in the near future. The overall market value of our investment portfolio has also decreased approximately $1.2 million due to increases in interest rates which had a direct affect on our investment portfolio. Our investment portfolio is currently yielding 4.70% compared to 4.12% a year ago, on a tax-effected basis.
 
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Estimated Fair Market Value of Investment Portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2006
 
December 31, 2005
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Amount
 
 %
 
Amount
 
 %
 
Available-for-sale:
                 
U. S. Agency securities
 
$
15,339
   
15.1
 
$
12,754
   
12.5
 
Obligations of state & political
                         
subdivisions
   
22,299
   
21.9
   
22,612
   
22.0
 
Corporate obligations
   
3,998
   
3.9
   
8,627
   
8.4
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
57,065
   
56.0
   
55,852
   
54.4
 
Other equity securities
   
3,163
   
3.1
   
2,757
   
2.7
 
Total
 
$
101,864
   
100.0
 
$
102,602
   
100.0
 
 
                         
 
June 30, 2006/ 
           
 
 
December 31, 2005  
           
 
 
Change 
           
(dollars in thousands)
   
Amount
 
 
% 
             
Available-for-sale:
                         
U. S. Agency securities
 
$
2,585
   
20.3
             
Obligations of state & political
                         
subdivisions
   
(313
)
 
(1.4
)
           
Corporate obligations
   
(4,629
)
 
(53.7
)
           
Mortgage-backed securities
   
1,213
   
2.2
             
Other equity securities
   
406
   
14.7
             
Total
 
$
(738
)
 
(0.7
)
           
 
Management continues to monitor the earnings performance and the effectiveness of the liquidity of the investment portfolio on a regular basis. Through active balance sheet management and analysis of the securities portfolio, the Company maintains sufficient liquidity to satisfy depositor requirements and various credit needs of its customers.

Loans

The Company’s lending is focused in the north central Pennsylvania market and the southern tier of New York. The composition of our loan portfolio consists principally of retail lending, which includes single-family residential mortgages and other consumer lending, and commercial lending primarily to locally-owned small businesses. New loans are generated primarily from direct loans to our existing customer base, with new customers generated by referrals from real estate brokers, building contractors, attorneys, accountants, business development efforts and existing customers.

As shown in the tables below (dollars in thousands), total loans increased approximately $18.6 million or 4.9% during the half of 2006. As expected, loan demand increased in the second quarter of 2006 increasing $12.6 million since March 31, which compares to the first quarter increase of $6.0 million. Since the beginning of the year, residential, commercial, and agricultural real estate loans increased $6.2 million, $8.4 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Municipal loans also modestly increased by $.9 million.

Residential mortgage lending continues to be a principal business activity and one our Company expects to continue by providing a full complement of competitively priced conforming, nonconforming and home equity mortgages. The Company is continuing its focus on commercial lending as a means to increase loan growth as well as deposits from farmers and small businesses throughout our market area. Lenders have worked diligently on improving organic loan growth while deepening relationships with the goal to better serve customers within our market. We continue to emphasize branch office personnel training and the focus on flexibility and fast “turn around time” that will aid in growing our loan portfolio. Finally, the Company has a strong team of dedicated, experienced professionals that enable us to meet the needs of commercial and agricultural customers within our service area.

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June 30, 2006
 
December 31, 2005
 
(in thousands)
 
Amount
 
 %
 
Amount
 
 %
 
Real estate:
                 
Residential
 
$
201,828
   
50.3
 
$
195,628
   
51.1
 
Commercial
   
90,554
   
22.6
   
82,128
   
21.5
 
Agricultural
   
14,468
   
3.6
   
12,991
   
3.4
 
Construction
   
8,150
   
2.0
   
7,245
   
1.9
 
Loans to individuals
                         
for household, family and other purchases
   
12,832
   
3.2
   
13,017
   
3.4
 
Commercial and other loans
   
30,130
   
7.5
   
29,260
   
7.6
 
State & political subdivision loans
   
43,426
   
10.8
   
42,534
   
11.1
 
Total loans
   
401,388
   
100.0
   
382,803
   
100.0
 
Less allowance for loan losses
   
3,623
            
3,664
          
Net loans
 
$
397,765
   
  
 
$
379,139
   
  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
June 30, 2006/ 
 
   
 
 
 
December 31, 2005  
 
   
 
 
 
Change 
 
   
 
(in thousands)
   
Amount
 
 
% 
   
   
 
Real estate:
               
   
 
Residential
 
$
6,200
   
3.2
   
   
 
Commercial
   
8,426
   
10.3
   
   
 
Agricultural
   
1,477
   
11.4
   
   
 
Construction
   
905
   
12.5
   
   
 
Loans to individuals
               
   
 
for household, family and other purchases
   
(185
)
 
(1.4
)
 
   
 
Commercial and other loans
   
870
   
3.0
   
   
 
State & political subdivision loans
   
892
   
2.1
   
   
 
Total loans
 
$
18,585
   
4.9
   
   
 

Allowance For Loan Losses

As shown in the table below, the Allowance for Loan Losses as a percentage of loans decreased from .96% at December 31, 2005 to .90% at June 30, 2006. The amount of the allowance decreased $41,000 since year-end 2005. The decrease is a result of a $120,000 provision for the first six months, less net charge-offs. Gross charge-offs for the first six months of 2006 were $189,000, while recoveries were $28,000.

   
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
(in thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
Balance, at beginning of period
 
$
3,664
 
$
3,919
 
$
3,620
 
$
3,621
 
$
3,250
 
  Provision charged to income
   
120
   
60
   
-
   
435
   
435
 
  Increase related to acquisition
   
-
   
-
   
290
   
-
   
-
 
  Recoveries on loans previously
                               
   charged against the allowance
   
28
   
57
   
324
   
116
   
115
 
     
3,812
   
4,036
   
4,234
   
4,172
   
3,800
 
  Loans charged against the allowance
   
(189
)
 
(372
)
 
(315
)
 
(552
)
 
(179
)
Balance, at end of year
 
$
3,623
 
$
3,664
 
$
3,919
 
$
3,620
 
$
3,621
 
                                 
Allowance for loan losses as a percent
                               
  of total loans
   
0.90
%
 
0.96
%
 
1.09
%
 
1.14
%
 
1.21
%
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Allowance for loan losses as a percent
   
   
   
   
   
 
  of non-performing loans
   
167.04
%
 
163.94
%
 
176.53
%
 
134.62
%
 
119.94
%
 
The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is subject to a formal analysis by management of the Company. Management deems the allowance to be adequate to absorb inherent losses probable in the portfolio, as of June 30, 2006. The Company has disclosed in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 the process and methodology supporting the loan loss provision.

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Bank Owned Life Insurance

The Company has elected to purchase bank owned life insurance to offset future employee benefit costs. As of June 30, 2006 the cash surrender value of this life insurance is $7,889,000, an increase of $146,000 since year end. The use of life insurance policies provides the bank with an asset that will generate earnings to partially offset the current costs of benefits, and eventually (at the death of the insureds) provide partial recovery of cash outflows associated with the benefits.

Deposits

Traditional deposits continue to be the most significant source of funds for the Company. As shown in the following tables (dollars in thousands), deposits increased $8.1 million or 1.9%, since December 31, 2005. As of June 30, 2006, NOW accounts increased by $14.7 million and savings accounts have increased by $1.6 million. Most of the increase in NOW accounts is due to local governmental agencies moving their accounts from money market accounts to a NOW accounts during the first half of the year. Hence, money market deposit accounts decreased $8.5 million. Certificates of deposit decreased by $6.5 million mainly due to the expected redemption of a $4.2 million deposit from a local school district. During the second quarter, brokered deposits totaling $7.1 million with terms ranging from six to eighteen months were obtained in an effort to develop alternative funding sources and as a strategy to manage our overall cost of funds.

 
 
June 30, 2006
 
December 31, 2005
 
(in thousands)
 
Amount
 
 %
 
Amount
 
 %
 
Non-interest-bearing deposits
 
$
50,289
   
11.5
 
$
50,600
   
11.8
 
NOW accounts
   
88,237
   
20.1
   
73,548
   
17.1
 
Savings deposits
   
39,904
   
9.1
   
38,303
   
8.9
 
Money market deposit accounts
   
44,169
   
10.1
   
52,632
   
12.2
 
Certificates of deposit
   
208,187
   
47.5
   
214,716
   
50.0
 
Brokered Deposits
   
7,123
   
1.6
   
-
   
-
 
Total
 
$
437,909
   
100.0
 
$
429,799
   
100.0
 
 
                         
 
 
June 30, 2006/ 
           
 
 
December 31, 2005  
           
 
Change 
           
(in thousands)
   
Amount
 
 
% 
             
Non-interest-bearing deposits
 
$
(311
)
 
(0.6
)
           
NOW accounts
   
14,689
   
20.0
             
Savings deposits
   
1,601
   
4.2
             
Money market deposit accounts
   
(8,463
)
 
(16.1
)
           
Certificates of deposit
   
(6,529
)
 
(3.0
)
           
Brokered Deposits
   
7,123
   
-
             
Total
 
$
8,110
   
1.9
             
 
Borrowed Funds

      Borrowed funds increased $14,442,000 during the first six months of 2006. The funding was needed mainly due to the fact that loans grew at a higher rate than the acquired deposits. The Company's daily cash requirements are met by using the financial instruments available through the Federal Home Loan Bank.
 
      In December 2003, the Company formed a special purpose entity, Citizens Financial Statutory Trust I (“the Entity”), to issue $7,500,000 of floating rate obligated mandatory redeemable securities as part of a pooled offering. The rate is determined quarterly and floats based on the 3 month LIBOR plus 2.80%. At June 30, 2006, the rate was 8.20%. The Entity may redeem them, in whole or in part, at face value after December 17, 2008. The Company borrowed the proceeds of the issuance from the Entity in December 2003 in the form of a $7,500,000 note payable, which is included within borrowed funds in the liabilities section of the Company’s balance sheet. Under current accounting rules, the Company’s minority interest in the Entity was recorded at the initial investment amount and is included in the other assets section of the balance sheet. The Entity is not consolidated as part of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. 

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Stockholder’s Equity

We evaluate stockholders’ equity in relation to total assets and the risks associated with those assets. The greater the capital resource, the more likely a corporation is to meet its cash obligations and absorb unforeseen losses. For these reasons, capital adequacy has been, and will continue to be, of paramount importance.

Total Stockholders’ Equity was $41,524,000 at June 30, 2006 compared to $41,561,000, at December 31, 2005, a decrease of $37,000 or .1%. Excluding accumulated other comprehensive income, stockholder’s equity increased $780,000, or 1.8%. In the first six months of 2006, the Company had net income of $2,762,000 and declared dividends of $1,204,000, representing a dividend payout ratio of 43.6%. The Company also purchased 34,247 shares of treasury stock for $778,077 at a weighted average cost of $22.72 per share.

All of the Company’s investment securities are classified as available-for-sale making this portion of the Company’s balance sheet more sensitive to the changing market value of investments. Accumulated other comprehensive loss increased $817,000 compared to December 31, 2005 as a result of interest rate movements.

    The Company has also complied with standards of being well capitalized mandated by the banking regulators. The Company’s primary regulators have established “risk-based” capital requirements designed to measure capital adequacy. Risk-based capital ratios reflect the relative risks associated with various assets entities hold in their portfolios. A weight category of 0% (lowest risk assets), 20%, 50%, or 100% (highest risk assets), is assigned to each asset on the balance sheet. The Company’s computed risk-based capital ratios are as follows:

   
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
(dollars in thousand)
 
2006
 
2005
 
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Company
 
$
45,872
   
12.48
%
$
44,731
   
12.88
%
For capital adequacy purposes
   
29,402
   
8.00
%
 
27,793
   
8.00
%
To be well capitalized
   
36,753
   
10.00
%
 
34,741
   
10.00
%
                           
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
 
Company
 
$
42,249
   
11.50
%
$
41,067
   
11.82
%
For capital adequacy purposes
   
14,701
   
4.00
%
 
13,897
   
4.00
%
To be well capitalized
   
22,052
   
6.00
%
 
20,845
   
6.00
%
                           
Tier I capital (to average assets)
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
 
Company
 
$
42,249
   
7.86
%
$
41,067
   
8.04
%
For capital adequacy purposes
   
21,510
   
4.00
%
 
20,440
   
4.00
%
To be well capitalized
   
26,888
   
5.00
%
 
25,551
   
5.00
%

The Bank’s computed risk-based capital ratios are as follows:

   
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
(dollars in thousand)
 
2006
 
2005
 
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Bank
 
$
39,094
   
10.65
%
$
37,203
   
10.72
%
For capital adequacy purposes
   
29,374
   
8.00
%
 
27,771
   
8.00
%
To be well capitalized
   
36,717
   
10.00
%
 
34,714
   
10.00
%
                           
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
 
Bank
 
$
35,471
   
9.66
%
$
33,538
   
9.66
%
For capital adequacy purposes
   
14,687
   
4.00
%
 
13,886
   
4.00
%
To be well capitalized
   
22,030
   
6.00
%
 
20,828
   
6.00
%
                           
Tier I capital (to average assets)
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
 
Bank
 
$
35,471
   
6.60
%
$
33,538
   
6.57
%
For capital adequacy purposes
   
21,501
   
4.00
%
 
20,430
   
4.00
%
To be well capitalized
   
26,876
   
5.00
%
 
25,537
   
5.00
%
 
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On April 4, 2001, our Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 establishing a Dividend Re-Investment Plan (DRIP), which was effective for the second quarter dividend in 2001. As of June 30, 2006 we have 448 shareholders participating representing 328,323 shares and the total number of shares purchased since the inception of the plan is 40,782. On July 19, 2006, the DRIP was amended requiring shareholders of record on or after August 1, 2006 to enroll a minimum of 100 shares to be eligible for participation. Those shareholders participating as of July 31, 2006 who have less than 100 shares may continue participation in the DRIP.

At its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 19, 2006, the shareholders approved the 2006 Restricted Stock Plan (2006 Plan). The 2006 Plan will provide stock compensation to selected employees and non-employee directors based upon the Company’s performance and other factors. 100,000 shares have been authorized to be awarded through the term of the 2006 Plan, which expires April 18, 2016. Through June 30, 2006, no shares have been awarded.


Off Balance Sheet Activities

Some financial instruments, such as loan commitments, credit lines, and letters of credit are issued to meet customer financing needs. The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk was as follows at June 30, 2006 (dollars in thousands):
 
       
Commitments to extend credit
 
$
64,694
 
Standby letters of credit
   
2,190
 
   
$
66,884
 

Liquidity

Liquidity is a measure of our Company's ability to efficiently meet normal cash flow requirements of both borrowers and depositors. To maintain proper liquidity, we use funds management policies along with our investment policies to assure we can meet our financial obligations to depositors, credit customers and stockholders. Liquidity is needed to meet depositors' withdrawal demands, extend credit to meet borrowers' needs, provide funds for normal operating expenses and cash dividends, and to fund other capital expenditures.

Our Company's historical activity in this area can be seen in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows from investing and financing activities.

Cash generated by operating activities, investing activities and financing activities influences liquidity management. The most important source of funds is the deposits that are primarily core deposits (deposits from customers with other relationships). Short-term debt from the Federal Home Loan Bank supplements our Company’s availability of funds as well as line of credit arrangements with corresponding banks. Other sources of short-term funds include brokered CD’s and the sale of loans, if needed.

Our Company's use of funds is shown in the investing activity section of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, where the net loan activity is presented. Other significant uses of funds include purchasing Regulatory Stock, as well as the purchase of capital expenditures. Surplus funds are then invested in investment securities.

Capital expenditures during the first six months of 2006 were $269,000, a decrease of $804,000 from the same period in 2005. $927,000 was spent in 2005 to purchase property for possible future expansion. 
 
Our Company achieves additional liquidity primarily from temporary or short-term investments in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, PA, and investments that mature in less than one year. The Company also has a maximum borrowing capacity at the Federal Home Loan Bank of approximately $214.2 million as an additional source of liquidity.

        Apart from those matters described above, management does not currently believe that there are any current trends, events or uncertainties that would have a material impact on capital.

Credit Quality Risk

The following table identifies amounts of loan losses and non-performing loans. Past due loans are those that were contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments (dollars in thousands).

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June 30,
 
December 31,
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
Non-performing loans:
                     
Non-accruing loans
 
$
1,025
 
$
867
 
$
722
 
$
578
 
$
1,064
 
Impaired loans
   
925
   
1,031
   
1,061
   
1,926
   
1,916
 
Accrual loans - 90 days or
                               
  more past due
   
219
   
337
   
437
   
185
   
39
 
Total non-performing loans
   
2,169
   
2,235
   
2,220
   
2,689
   
3,019
 
Foreclosed assets held for sale
   
785
   
619
   
712
   
305
   
221
 
Total non-performing assets
 
$
2,954
 
$
2,854
 
$
2,932
 
$
2,994
 
$
3,240
 
Non-performing loans as a percent of loans
         
   
   
   
 
  net of unearned income
   
0.54
%
 
0.58
%
 
0.62
%
 
0.85
%
 
1.01
%
Non-performing assets as a percent of loans
         
   
   
   
 
  net of unearned income
   
0.74
%
 
0.75
%
 
0.82
%
 
0.94
%
 
1.09
%
 
Interest does not accrue on non-accrual loans. Subsequent cash payments received are applied to the outstanding principal balance or recorded as interest income, depending upon management's assessment of its ultimate ability to collect principal and interest.

Interest Rate and Market Risk Management

    The objective of interest rate sensitivity management is to maintain an appropriate balance between the stable growth of income and the risks associated with maximizing income through interest sensitivity imbalances and the market value risk of assets and liabilities.

    Because of the nature of our operations, we are not subject to foreign currency exchange or commodity price risk. Since our Company has no trading portfolio, it is not subject to trading risk.

    Currently, our Company has equity securities that represent only 3.1% of our investment portfolio and, therefore, equity risk is not significant.

    The primary components of interest-sensitive assets include adjustable-rate loans and investments, loan repayments, investment maturities and money market investments. The primary components of interest-sensitive liabilities include maturing certificates of deposit, IRA certificates of deposit and short-term borrowings. Savings deposits, NOW accounts and money market investor accounts are considered core deposits and are not short-term interest rate sensitive (except for the top-tier money market investor accounts which are paid current market interest rates).
 
    Gap analysis, one of the methods used by us to analyze interest rate risk, does not necessarily show the precise impact of specific interest rate movements on our Company's net interest income because the re-pricing of certain assets and liabilities is discretionary and is subject to competitive and other pressures. In addition, assets and liabilities within the same period may, in fact, be repaid at different times and at different rate levels. We have not experienced the kind of earnings volatility that might be indicated from gap analysis.

    Our Company currently uses a computer simulation model to better measure the impact of interest rate changes on net interest income. We use the model as part of our risk management process that will effectively identify, measure, and monitor our Company's risk exposure.

    We use numerous interest rate simulations employing a variety of assumptions to evaluate our interest rate risk exposure. A shock analysis during the second quarter of 2006 indicated that a 200 basis point movement in interest rates in either direction would have a minor impact on our Company's anticipated net interest income over the next twenty-four months, well within our ability to manage effectively.

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General

The majority of assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature and, therefore, differ greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets or inventories. However, inflation does have an important impact on the growth of total assets and on non-interest expenses, which tend to rise during periods of general inflation. The ongoing recent action by the Federal Reserve of increasing short-term interest rates should help the level of inflation remain at a relatively low level; however, it has provided significant challenges due to the continued, flattened yield curve.

Various congressional bills have been passed and other proposals have been made for significant changes to the banking system, including changes to deposit insurance reform legislation. This legislation increases coverage for retirement accounts from $100,000 to $250,000, merges the existing two deposit insurance funds and indexes the insurance level for inflation
 
Normal examinations of our Company are performed by the Office of Comptroller of the Currency. The last Community Reinvestment Act performance evaluation by the same agency resulted in a rating of “Outstanding Record of Meeting Community Credit Needs.”

Aside from these matters described above and within this Form 10-Q, as well as those discussed in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, we do not believe that there are any trends, events or uncertainties that would have a material adverse impact on future operating results, liquidity or capital resources. We are not aware of any current recommendations by the regulatory authorities which, if they were to be implemented, would have such an effect, although the general cost of compliance with numerous and multiple federal and state laws and regulations does have, and in the future may have, a negative impact on our Company’s results of operations.
 
Item 3-Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

    In the normal course of conducting business activities, the Company is exposed to market risk, principally interest rate risk, through the operations of its banking subsidiary. Interest rate risk arises from market driven fluctuations in interest rates that affect cash flows, income, expense and values of financial instruments and was discussed previously in this Form 10-Q. Management and a committee of the board of directors manage interest rate risk.

    No material changes in market risk strategy occurred during the current period. A detailed discussion of market risk is provided in the SEC Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2005.

Item 4-Control and Procedures
 
    We maintain a system of controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the reliability of the financial statements and other disclosures included in this report, as well as to safeguard assets from unauthorized use or disposition. We evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in our periodic Securities and Exchange Commission filings. No significant changes were made to our internal controls or other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings

     Management is not aware of any litigation that would have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of the Company. Any pending proceedings are ordinary, routine litigation incidental to the business of the Company and its subsidiary. In addition, no material proceedings are pending or are known to be threatened or contemplated against the Company and its subsidiary by government authorities.


Item 1A - Risk Factors

    Management is not aware of any material changes in risk factors from those previously disclosed in Part 1, Item 1A of Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2005.


Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 


ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period
Total Number of Shares (or units Purchased)
Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit)
Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans of Programs
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4/1/06 to 4/30/06
-
 
-
-
-
 
5/1/06 to 5/31/06
1,071
$22.97
1,071
129,841
(1)
6/1/06 to 6/30/06
7,803
$23.90
7,803
122,038
(1)
 
(1) On January 7, 2006, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 140,000 shares, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 20, 2006 on Form 8-K. The repurchase plan does not have an expiration date. As of June 30, 2006, there were 122,038 shares that may yet be repurchased under the plan authorized January 7, 2006.
 
Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None

Item 5 - Other Information

None
 
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Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

3.1
 
Articles of Incorporation of Citizens Financial Services, Inc., as amended(1)
3.2
 
Bylaws of Citizens Financial Services, Inc.(2)
4
 
Instrument defining the rights of security holders.
10.1
 
Employment Agreement between Citizens Financial Services, Inc., First Citizens National Bank and Randall E. Black(3)
10.2
 
Consulting and Non-Compete Agreement between Citizens Financial Services, Inc., First Citizens National Bank and Richard E. Wilber(4)
10.3
 
Citizens Financial Services, Inc. Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan(5)
10.4
 
Citizens Financial Services, Inc. Directors’ Life Insurance Program(6)
11
 
Statement re computation of per share earnings(7)
19
 
Quarterly Shareholders’ Report for the period ended June 30, 2006
31.1
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1
 
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
32.2
 
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
99.1
 
Independent registered public accounting firm’s review of financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2006.

_________________________________________________________________________________

(1)  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000, as filed with the Commission on May 11, 2000.

(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, as filed with the Commission on April 29, 2004.

(3) Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Commission on December 19, 2005.

(4) Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit 10 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, as filed with the Commission on March 18, 2004.

(5) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.

(6) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.

(7) The statement regarding computation of per share earnings required by this exhibit is contained in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements captioned “Earnings Per Share.” as part of Item 8 of this report.
 
 
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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.
 
     
 
Citizens Financial Services, Inc.
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: August 10, 2006 By:   /s/ Randall E. Black
 
 
Chief Executive Officer and President
(Principal Executive Officer
 
     
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: August 10, 2006 By:   /s/ Mickey L. Jones
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)

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