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10-Q 1 v238244_10q.htm FORM 10-Q Unassociated Document

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2011

Commission File Number 001-15877

German American Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana
35-1547518
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)

711 Main Street, Jasper, Indiana  47546
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (812) 482-1314

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

YES x NO ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant 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 x NO ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company:

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer x Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):
YES ¨ NO x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date .

Class
Outstanding at November 1, 2011
Common Shares, no par value
12,593,524


CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED RISKS

Information included in or incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and our press releases or other public statements, contains or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Please refer to the discussions of our forward-looking statements and associated risks in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, in Item 1, “Business – Forward-Looking Statements and Associated Risks” and our discussion of risk factors in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of that annual report on Form 10-K, as updated from time to time in our subsequent SEC filings, including by Item 2 of Part I of this Report (“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”) at the conclusion of that Item 2 under the heading “Forward-Looking Statements and Associated Risks.”

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INDEX

PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
4
Item 1.
Financial Statements
4
Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
4
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income -
Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
5
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income –
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2011 and 2010
7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – September 30, 2011
8-27
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
28-39
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
40
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
40
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
41
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
41
Item 6.
Exhibits
41
SIGNATURES
42
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
43
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PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

September 30,
December 31,
2011
2010
ASSETS
Cash and Due from Banks
$ 32,581 $ 15,021
Federal Funds Sold and Other Short-term Investments
19,974 4,250
Cash and Cash Equivalents
52,555 19,271
Interest-bearing Time Deposits with Banks
6,750
Securities Available-for-Sale, at Fair Value
583,251 346,747
Securities Held-to-Maturity, at Cost (Fair value of $798 and $1,613 on September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively)
790 1,604
Loans Held-for-Sale
10,009 11,850
Loans
1,114,814 918,718
Less:  Unearned Income
(2,260 ) (1,482 )
Allowance for Loan Losses
(15,166 ) (13,317 )
Loans, Net
1,097,388 903,919
Stock in FHLB of Indianapolis and Other Restricted Stock, at Cost
8,340 9,207
Premises, Furniture and Equipment, Net
37,264 25,974
Other Real Estate
3,004 2,095
Goodwill
19,170 9,835
Intangible Assets
4,807 2,624
Company Owned Life Insurance
28,996 24,822
Accrued Interest Receivable and Other Assets
18,759 17,940
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 1,871,083 $ 1,375,888
LIABILITIES
Non-interest-bearing Demand Deposits
$ 272,846 $ 184,204
Interest-bearing Demand, Savings, and Money Market Accounts
881,424 541,532
Time Deposits
399,508 361,550
Total Deposits
1,553,778 1,087,286
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
131,400 153,717
Accrued Interest Payable and Other Liabilities
18,858 13,351
TOTAL LIABILITIES
1,704,036 1,254,354
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred Stock, no par value; 500,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
Common Stock, no par value, $1 stated value; 30,000,000 shares authorized
12,594 11,105
Additional Paid-in Capital
94,832 69,297
Retained Earnings
45,624 36,232
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
13,997 4,900
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
167,047 121,534
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$ 1,871,083 $ 1,375,888
End of period shares issued and outstanding
12,593,524 11,105,583
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Three Months Ended
September 30,
2011
2010
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and Fees on Loans
$ 15,933 $ 13,668
Interest on Federal Funds Sold and Other Short-term Investments
48 12
Interest and Dividends on Securities:
Taxable
3,645 2,426
Non-taxable
479 249
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME
20,105 16,355
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on Deposits
2,823 2,642
Interest on FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
1,079 1,236
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
3,902 3,878
NET INTEREST INCOME
16,203 12,477
Provision for Loan Losses
1,300 1,375
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
14,903 11,102
NON-INTEREST INCOME
Trust and Investment Product Fees
602 348
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
1,120 1,053
Insurance Revenues
1,261 1,323
Company Owned Life Insurance
233 197
Interchange Fee Income
395 371
Other Operating Income
86 339
Net Gains on Sales of Loans
863 802
Net Gain on Securities
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
4,560 4,433
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and Employee Benefits
6,687 5,470
Occupancy Expense
1,142 918
Furniture and Equipment Expense
621 619
FDIC Premiums
295 355
Data Processing Fees
321 330
Professional Fees
526 698
Advertising and Promotion
383 350
Supplies
175 158
Intangible Amortization
480 262
Other Operating Expenses
1,375 1,281
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
12,005 10,441
Income before Income Taxes
7,458 5,094
Income Tax Expense
2,291 1,500
NET INCOME
$ 5,167 $ 3,594
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
$ 8,594 $ 4,201
Basic Earnings Per Share and Diluted Earnings Per Share
$ 0.41 $ 0.32
Dividends Per Share
$ 0.14 $ 0.14

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2011
2010
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and Fees on Loans
$ 48,620 $ 39,701
Interest on Federal Funds Sold and Other Short-term Investments
179 48
Interest and Dividends on Securities:
Taxable
10,075 7,353
Non-taxable
1,271 777
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME
60,145 47,879
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on Deposits
9,464 7,940
Interest on FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
3,107 3,898
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
12,571 11,838
NET INTEREST INCOME
47,574 36,041
Provision for Loan Losses
3,900 3,875
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
43,674 32,166
NON-INTEREST INCOME
Trust and Investment Product Fees
1,561 1,134
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
3,135 3,074
Insurance Revenues
4,600 4,092
Company Owned Life Insurance
836 585
Interchange Fee Income
1,126 919
Other Operating Income
982 1,380
Net Gains on Sales of Loans
1,651 1,619
Net Gain on Securities
1,045
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
14,936 12,803
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and Employee Benefits
20,810 16,307
Occupancy Expense
3,216 2,640
Furniture and Equipment Expense
2,243 1,871
FDIC Premiums
1,191 1,043
Data Processing Fees
1,821 1,054
Professional Fees
1,630 1,743
Advertising and Promotion
1,000 892
Supplies
546 599
Intangible Amortization
1,495 727
Other Operating Expenses
4,194 3,733
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
38,146 30,609
Income before Income Taxes
20,464 14,360
Income Tax Expense
5,788 4,107
NET INCOME
$ 14,676 $ 10,253
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
$ 23,773 $ 13,682
Basic Earnings Per Share and Diluted Earnings Per Share
$ 1.17 $ 0.92
Dividends Per Share
$ 0.42 $ 0.42

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2011
2010
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income
$ 14,676 $ 10,253
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash from Operating Activities:
Net Amortization on Securities
1,491 694
Depreciation and Amortization
3,902 2,768
Loans Originated for Sale
(71,166 ) (83,298 )
Proceeds from Sales of Loans Held-for-Sale
74,658 76,996
Loss in Investment in Limited Partnership
20 131
Provision for Loan Losses
3,900 3,875
Gain on Sale of Loans, net
(1,651 ) (1,619 )
Gain on Securities, net
(1,045 )
Loss (Gain) on Sales of Other Real Estate and Repossessed Assets
191 (234 )
Loss (Gain) on Disposition and Impairment of Premises and Equipment
17 (27 )
Increase in Cash Surrender Value of Company Owned Life Insurance
(840 ) (591 )
Equity Based Compensation
465 300
Change in Assets and Liabilities:
Interest Receivable and Other Assets
4,068 1,874
Interest Payable and Other Liabilities
(2,339 ) (559 )
Net Cash from Operating Activities
26,347 10,563
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from Maturity of Other Short-term Investments
5,475
Proceeds from Maturities, Calls, Redemptions of Securities Available-for-Sale
71,619 40,359
Redemption of Federal Reserve Bank Stock
694
Purchase of Securities Available-for-Sale
(267,696 ) (85,826 )
Proceeds from Maturities of Securities Held-to-Maturity
815 1,175
Proceeds from Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
1,523
Purchase of Loans
(496 )
Proceeds from Sales of Loans
1,364 3,711
Loans Made to Customers, net of Payments Received
16,777 (1,145 )
Proceeds from Sales of Other Real Estate
3,461 2,036
Property and Equipment Expenditures
(2,377 ) (1,994 )
Proceeds from Sales of Property and Equipment
12 505
Acquire Capitalized Lease
(6 )
Acquire Bank Branches
855
Acquisition of American Community Bancorp, Inc.
55,780
Net Cash from Investing Activities
(112,559 ) (40,820 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Change in Deposits
163,950 63,125
Change in Short-term Borrowings
(34,112 ) 9,851
Repayments of Long-term Debt
(5,045 ) (20,800 )
Issuance of Common Stock
12 32
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
(25 ) (31 )
Dividends Paid
(5,284 ) (4,659 )
Net Cash from Financing Activities
119,496 47,518
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
33,284 17,261
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year
19,271 28,054
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$ 52,555 $ 45,315
Cash Paid During the Period for
Interest
$ 13,096 $ 12,071
Income Taxes
5,156 4,763
Supplemental Non Cash Disclosures (1)
Loans Transferred to Other Real Estate
$ 3,409 $ 1,849
(1)
See Note 9 for non-cash transactions included in the acquisition of American Community Bancorp, Inc.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

German American Bancorp, Inc. operates primarily in the banking industry.  The accounting and reporting policies of German American Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  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.  All adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods reported have been included in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements, and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.  Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with current classifications.  It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements and notes be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto in the German American Bancorp, Inc. December 31, 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Note 2 – Per Share Data
The computations of Basic Earnings per Share and Diluted Earnings per Share are as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2011
2010
Basic Earnings per Share:
Net Income
$ 5,167 $ 3,594
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
12,593,521 11,104,918
Basic Earnings per Share
$ 0.41 $ 0.32
Diluted Earnings per Share:
Net Income
$ 5,167 $ 3,594
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
12,593,521 11,104,918
Potentially Dilutive Shares, Net
4,691 5,943
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
12,598,212 11,110,861
Diluted Earnings per Share
$ 0.41 $ 0.32

Stock options for 99,275 and 99,275 shares of common stock were not considered in computing diluted earnings per share for the quarters ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, because they were anti-dilutive.

The computations of Basic Earnings per Share and Diluted Earnings per Share are as follows:
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2011
2010
Basic Earnings per Share:
Net Income
$ 14,676 $ 10,253
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
12,577,558 11,096,650
Basic Earnings per Share
$ 1.17 $ 0.92
Diluted Earnings per Share:
Net Income
$ 14,676 $ 10,253
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
12,577,558 11,096,650
Potentially Dilutive Shares, Net
5,719 5,253
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
12,583,277 11,101,903
Diluted Earnings per Share
$ 1.17 $ 0.92

Stock options for 89,275 and 99,275 shares of common stock were not considered in computing diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, because they were anti-dilutive.

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Note 3 – Securities
The amortized cost, unrealized gross gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), and fair value of Securities Available-for-Sale at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, were as follows:
Gross
Gross
Amortized
Unrealized
Unrealized
Fair
Securities Available-for-Sale:
Cost
Gains
Losses
Value
September 30, 2011
U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities
$ 7,902 $ 186 $ $ 8,088
Corporate Securities
1,006 6 1,012
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions
52,482 3,811 (3 ) 56,290
Mortgage-backed Securities - Residential
499,054 18,127 (4 ) 517,177
Equity Securities
794 (110 ) 684
Total
$ 561,238 $ 22,130 $ (117 ) $ 583,251
December 31, 2010
U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities
$ $ $ $
Corporate Securities
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions
31,483 813 (118 ) 32,178
Mortgage-backed Securities - Residential
304,935 7,614 (1,483 ) 311,066
Equity Securities
2,418 1,085 3,503
Total
$ 338,836 $ 9,512 $ (1,601 ) $ 346,747

Equity securities that do not have readily determinable fair values are included in the above totals, are carried at historical cost and are evaluated for impairment on a periodic basis.  All mortgage-backed securities in the above table are residential mortgage-backed securities and guaranteed by government sponsored entities.

The carrying amount, unrecognized gains and losses and fair value of Securities Held-to-Maturity at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, were as follows:

Gross
Gross
Carrying
Unrecognized
Unrecognized
Fair
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Amount
Gains
Losses
Value
September 30, 2011
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions
$ 790 $ 8 $ $ 798
December 31, 2010
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions
$ 1,604 $ 9 $ $ 1,613

The amortized cost and fair value of Securities at September 30, 2011 by contractual maturity are shown below.  Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because some issuers have the right to call or prepay certain obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.  Mortgage-backed and Equity Securities are not due at a single maturity date and are shown separately.

Amortized
Fair
Cost
Value
Securities Available-for-Sale:
Due in one year or less
$ 1,056 $ 1,062
Due after one year through five years
15,056 15,577
Due after five years through ten years
11,748 12,606
Due after ten years
33,530 36,145
Mortgage-backed Securities - Residential
499,054 517,177
Equity Securities
794 684
Totals
$ 561,238 $ 583,251
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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)
Note 3 – Securities (continued)

Carrying
Fair
Amount
Value
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Due in one year or less
$ 175 $ 176
Due after one year through five years
615 622
Due after five years through ten years
Due after ten years
Totals
$ 790 $ 798

Below is a summary of securities with unrealized losses as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, presented by length of time the securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:

Less than 12 Months
12 Months or More
Total
Fair
Unrealized
Fair
Unrealized
Fair
Unrealized
Value
Loss
Value
Loss
Value
Loss
At September 30, 2011 :
U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities
$ $ $ $ $ $
Corporate Securities
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions
952 (3 ) 952 (3 )
Mortgage-backed Securities - Residential
1,217 (4 ) 1,217 (4 )
Equity Securities
684 (110 ) 684 (110 )
Total
$ 2,853 $ (117 ) $ $ $ 2,853 $ (117 )

Less than 12 Months
12 Months or More
Total
Fair
Unrealized
Fair
Unrealized
Fair
Unrealized
Value
Loss
Value
Loss
Value
Loss
At December 31, 2010 :
U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities
$ $ $ $ $ $
Corporate Securities
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions
5,175 (118 ) 5,175 (118 )
Mortgage-backed Securities - Residential
70,123 (1,483 ) 70,123 (1,483 )
Equity Securities
Total
$ 75,298 $ (1,601 ) $ $ $ 75,298 $ (1,601 )

Securities are written down to fair value when a decline in fair value is not considered temporary.  In estimating other-than-temporary losses, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the Company has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery.  The Company doesn’t intend to sell or expect to be required to sell these securities, and the decline in fair value is largely due to changes in market interest rates, therefore, the Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired.  All mortgage-backed securities in the Company’s portfolio are guaranteed by government sponsored entities, are investment grade, and are performing as expected.

The Company held a minority interest in American Community Bancorp, Inc., prior to the acquisition on January 1, 2011 (see Note 9 for further discussion).  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recognized a gain of $1.045 million on the stock held of American Community Bancorp, Inc. as a result of the acquisition.  No gains or losses were recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2011.  No gains or losses were recognized during the quarter or nine months ended September 30, 2010.

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)
Note 4 – Loans

Loans were comprised of the following classifications at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
September 30,
December 31,
2011
2010
Commercial:
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases
$ 290,519 $ 218,443
Commercial Real Estate Loans
450,596 339,555
Agricultural Loans
157,310 165,166
Retail:
Home Equity Loans
77,109 64,437
Consumer Loans
49,539 53,807
Residential Mortgage Loans
89,741 77,310
Subtotal
1,114,814 918,718
Less:  Unearned Income
(2,260 ) (1,482 )
Allowance for Loan Losses
(15,166 ) (13,317 )
Loans, net
$ 1,097,388 $ 903,919

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio class for the three months ending September 30, 2011:

Commercial
and
Industrial
Commercial
Home
Residential
Loans and
Real Estate
Agricultural
Equity
Consumer
Mortgage
Leases
Loans
Loans
Loans
Loans
Loans
Unallocated
Total
September 30, 2011
Beginning Balance
$ 4,292 $ 7,697 $ 733 $ 213 $ 400 $ 746 $ 699 $ 14,780
Provision for Loan Losses
90 1,120 (5 ) 108 54 57 (124 ) 1,300
Recoveries
90 28 2 37 157
Loans Charged-off
(82 ) (714 ) (29 ) (85 ) (161 ) (1,071 )
Ending Balance
$ 4,390 $ 8,131 $ 728 $ 294 $ 406 $ 642 $ 575 $ 15,166

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio class for the nine months ending September 30, 2011:

Commercial
and
Industrial
Commercial
Home
Residential
Loans and
Real Estate
Agricultural
Equity
Consumer
Mortgage
Leases
Loans
Loans
Loans
Loans
Loans
Unallocated
Total
September 30, 2011
Beginning Balance
$ 3,713 $ 7,497 $ 750 $ 220 $ 362 $ 543 $ 232 $ 13,317
Provision for Loan Losses
845 2,007 (22 ) 194 138 395 343 3,900
Recoveries
96 131 5 96 15 343
Loans Charged-off
(264 ) (1,504 ) (125 ) (190 ) (311 ) (2,394 )
Ending Balance
$ 4,390 $ 8,131 $ 728 $ 294 $ 406 $ 642 $ 575 $ 15,166

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2010:

Beginning Balance
$ 10,813
Provision for Loan Losses
1,375
Loans Charged-off
(621 )
Recoveries
133
Ending Balance
$ 11,700
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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)
NOTE 4 – Loans (continued)

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2010:

Beginning Balance
$ 11,016
Provision for Loan Losses
3,875
Loans Charged-off
(3,763 )
Recoveries
572
Ending Balance
$ 11,700

The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio class and based on impairment method as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

Commercial
and
Industrial
Commercial
Home
Residential
Loans and
Real Estate
Agricultural
Equity
Consumer
Mortgage
Total
Leases
Loans
Loans
Loans
Loans
Loans
Unallocated
September 30, 2011
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Ending Allowance Balance
Attributable to Loans:
Individually Evaluated for Impairment
$ 4,296 $ 1,299 $ 2,997 $ $ $ $ $
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
10,699 3,091 4,963 728 294 406 642 575
Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality
171 171
Total Ending Allowance Balance
$ 15,166 $ 4,390 $ 8,131 $ 728 $ 294 $ 406 $ 642 $ 575
Loans:
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment
$ 13,190 $ 2,468 $ 10,722 $ $ $ $ $
Loans Collectively Evalua ted for Impairment
1,091,010 286,040 428,162 160,014 77,359 49,480 89,955
Loans Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality
16,532 3,012 13,115 252 153
Total Ending Loans Balance (1)
$ 1,120,732 $ 291,520 $ 451,999 $ 160,014 $ 77,359 $ 49,732 $ 90,108 $

(1) Total recorded investment in loans includes $5,918 in accrued interest.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)
NOTE 4 – Loans (continued)

Commercial
and
Industrial
Commercial
Home
Residential
Loans and
Real Estate
Agricultural
Equity
Consumer
Mortgage
Total
Leases
Loans
Loans
Loans
Loans
Loans
Unallocated
December 31, 2010
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Ending Allowance Balance
Attributable to Loans:
Individually Evaluated for Impairment
$ 4,583 $ 1,387 $ 3,196 $ $ $ $ $
Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
8,734 2,326 4,301 750 220 362 543 232
Total Ending Allowance Balance
$ 13,317 $ 3,713 $ 7,497 $ 750 $ 220 $ 362 $ 543 $ 232
Loans:
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment
$ 16,833 $ 3,421 $ 13,357 $ 55 $ $ $ $
Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
907,525 215,840 327,413 167,933 64,652 54,048 77,639
Total Ending Loans Balance (1)
$ 924,358 $ 219,261 $ 340,770 $ 167,988 $ 64,652 $ 54,048 $ 77,639 $

(1) Total recorded investment in loans includes $5,640 in accrued interest.

The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of and for the three month period ended September 30, 2011:

Unpaid
Allowance for
Average
Interest
Cash
Principal
Recorded
Loan Losses
Recorded
Income
Basis
Balance
Investment
Allocated
Investment
Recognized
Recognized
September 30, 2011
With No Related Allowance Recorded:
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases
$ 114 $ 94 $ $ 105 $ 6 $ 6
Commercial Real Estate Loans
4,008 3,421 4,362 14 14
Agricultural Loans
With An Allowance Recorded:
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases
2,362 2,403 1,299 3,467 3 3
Commercial Real Estate Loans
8,142 8,010 3,087 7,777 14 13
Agricultural Loans
Total
$ 14,626 $ 13,928 $ 4,386 $ 15,711 $ 37 $ 36

The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of and for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011:

Unpaid
Allowance for
Average
Interest
Cash
Principal
Recorded
Loan Losses
Recorded
Income
Basis
Balance
Investment
Allocated
Investment
Recognized
Recognized
September 30, 2011
With No Related Allowance Recorded:
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases
$ 114 $ 94 $ $ 345 $ 9 $ 9
Commercial Real Estate Loans
4,008 3,421 3,603 46 46
Agricultural Loans
25 6 6
With An Allowance Recorded:
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases
2,362 2,403 1,299 4,009 9 9
Commercial Real Estate Loans
8,142 8,010 3,087 10,046 50 47
Agricultural Loans
Total
$ 14,626 $ 13,928 $ 4,386 $ 18,028 $ 120 $ 117
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)
NOTE 4 – Loans (continued)

The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of December 31, 2010:

Unpaid
Allowance for
Principal
Recorded
Loan Losses
Balance
Investment
Allocated
With No Related Allowance Recorded:
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases
$ 570 $ 585 $
Commercial Real Estate Loans
2,243 2,231
Agricultural Loans
55 55
With An Allowance Recorded:
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases
2,779 2,836 1,387
Commercial Real Estate Loans
11,062 11,126 3,196
Agricultural Loans
Total
$ 16,709 $ 16,833 $ 4,583

The following table presents information for loans individually evaluated for impairment for the three month period ended September 30, 2010:

Average Balance of Individually Impaired Loans During Period
$ 8,626
Interest Income Recognized During Impairment
26
Interest Income Recognized on Cash Basis
27

The following table presents information for loans individually evaluated for impairment for the nine month period ended September 30, 2010:

Average Balance of Individually Impaired Loans During Period
$ 8,518
Interest Income Recognized During Impairment
77
Interest Income Recognized on Cash Basis
78

The following tables present the recorded investment in nonaccrual and loans past due over 90 days still on accrual by class of loans as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

Loans Past Due
Over 90 Days
Non-Accrual
& Still Accruing
2011
2010
2011
2010
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases
$ 2,364 $ 514 $ $ 547
Commercial Real Estate Loans
10,635 8,718 103
Agricultural Loans
55
Home Equity Loans
130 156
Consumer Loans
297 103 38
Residential Mortgage Loans
905 604
Total
$ 14,331 $ 10,150 $ $ 688

Nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days still on accrual include both smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified impaired loans.

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)
NOTE 4 – Loans (continued)

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans by class of loans as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

Greater than
30-59 Days
60-89 Days
90 Days
Total
Loans Not
Total
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
September 30, 2011
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases
$ 291,520 $ 566 $ 52 $ 2,266 $ 2,884 $ 288,636
Commercial Real Estate Loans
451,999 590 322 6,307 7,219 444,780
Agricultural Loans
160,014 102 102 159,912
Home Equity Loans
77,359 292 30 130 452 76,907
Consumer Loans
49,732 262 95 282 639 49,093
Residential Mortgage Loans
90,108 1,739 599 905 3,243 86,865
Total (1)
$ 1,120,732 $ 3,551 $ 1,098 $ 9,890 $ 14,539 $ 1,106,193

(1) Total recorded investment in loans includes $5,918 in accrued interest.

Greater than
30-59 Days
60-89 Days
90 Days
Total
Loans Not
Total
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
December 31, 2010
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases
$ 219,261 $ 1,876 $ 782 $ 1,011 $ 3,669 $ 215,592
Commercial Real Estate Loans
340,770 149 700 5,843 6,692 334,078
Agricultural Loans
167,988 363 55 418 167,570
Home Equity Loans
64,652 132 12 156 300 64,352
Consumer Loans
54,048 604 95 108 807 53,241
Residential Mortgage Loans
77,639 2,112 580 604 3,296 74,343
Total (1)
$ 924,358 $ 5,236 $ 2,169 $ 7,777 $ 15,182 $ 909,176

(1) Total recorded investment in loans includes $5,640 in accrued interest.

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

The Company has allocated $200 of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of September 30, 2011.  The Company had allocated $348 of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 2010.  The Company has not committed to lending any additional amounts as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings.

For the three months ended September 30, 2011, no troubled debt restructurings occurred.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, one troubled debt restructuring occurred.  Pre-modification and post-modification outstanding recorded investment for this loan totaled $284 and $50, respectively.  The modification of the terms of this loan included one or a combination of the following:  a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan; an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk; or a permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan.

The troubled debt restructuring described above did not increase the allowance for loan losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The troubled debt restructuring resulted in no charge-offs for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and $145 during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, there were no payment defaults within the twelve months following modification for troubled debt restructurings.

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

NOTE 4 – Loans (continued)

A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 30 days contractually past due under the modified terms.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, no troubled debt restructurings subsequently defaulted.

In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without modification.  This evaluation is performed under the company's internal underwriting policy.

Credit Quality Indicators:

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors.  The Company classifies loans as to credit risk by individually analyzing loans.  This analysis includes commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans, and agricultural loans with an outstanding balance greater than $100.  This analysis is typically performed on at least an annual basis.  The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Special Mention. Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard.  Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful.  Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans.  Loans listed as not rated are either less than $100 or are included in groups of homogeneous loans.  Based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is a follows:

Special
Pass
Mention
Substandard
Doubtful
Total
September 30, 2011
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases
$ 258,737 $ 17,464 $ 15,319 $ $ 291,520
Commercial Real Estate Loans
396,205 30,064 25,730 451,999
Agricultural Loans
154,404 3,002 2,608 160,014
Total
$ 809,346 $ 50,530 $ 43,657 $ $ 903,533

Special
Pass
Mention
Substandard
Doubtful
Total
December 31, 2010
Commercial and Industrial Loans and Leases
$ 192,494 $ 14,782 $ 11,985 $ $ 219,261
Commercial Real Estate Loans
295,863 27,304 17,603 340,770
Agricultural Loans
161,871 3,294 2,823 167,988
Total
$ 650,228 $ 45,380 $ 32,411 $ $ 728,019
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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

NOTE 4 – Loans (continued)

The Company considers the performance of the loan portfolio and its impact on the allowance for loan losses. For home equity, consumer and residential mortgage loan classes, the Company also evaluates credit quality based on the aging status of the loan, which was previously presented, and by payment activity.  The following table presents the recorded investment in home equity, consumer and residential mortgage loans based on payment activity:

Home Equity
Consumer
Residential
Loans
Loans
Mortgage Loans
September 30, 2011
Performing
$ 77,229 $ 49,435 $ 89,203
Nonperforming
130 297 905
Total
$ 77,359 $ 49,732 $ 90,108

Home Equity
Consumer
Residential
Loans
Loans
Mortgage Loans
December 31, 2010
Performing
$ 64,496 $ 53,907 $ 77,035
Nonperforming
156 141 604
Total
$ 64,652 $ 54,048 $ 77,639

The following table presents financing receivable purchased and/or sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 by portfolio class:

Commercial
and
Industrial
Commercial
Home
Residential
Loans and
Real Estate
Agricultural
Equity
Consumer
Mortgage
Leases
Loans
Loans
Loans
Loans
Loans
Total
Purchases
$ 69,898 $ 111,629 $ $ 13,329 $ 1,169 $ 22,901 $ 218,926

The Company has purchased loans, for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected.  The carrying amount of those loans is as follows:

September 30, 2011
Commercial and Industrial Loans
$ 3,011
Commercial Real Estate Loans
13,119
Home Equity Loans
Consumer Loans
252
Residential Mortgage Loans
153
Total
$ 16,535
Carrying amount, Net of Allowance
$ 16,364
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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

NOTE 4 – Loans (continued)

Accretable yield, or income expected to be collected, is as follows:

September 30, 2011
Balance at July 1, 2011
$ 1,478
New Loans Purchased
Accretion of Income
(359 )
Reclassifications from Non-accretable Difference
129
Charge-off of Accretable Yield
(74 )
Balance at September 30, 2011
$ 1,174
Balance at January 1, 2011
$
New Loans Purchased
2,042
Accretion of Income
(923 )
Reclassifications from Non-accretable Difference
129
Charge-off of Accretable Yield
(74 )
Balance at September 30, 2011
$ 1,174

For those purchased loans disclosed above, the Company increased the allowance for loan losses by $96 and $171 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.  No allowances for loan losses were reversed during the same periods.

Contractually required payments receivable of loans purchased during the year:

Commercial and Industrial Loans
$ 4,542
Commercial Real Estate Loans
19,260
Home Equity Loans
28
Consumer Loans
217
Residential Mortgage Loans
458
Total
$ 24,505
Cash Flows Expected to be Collected at Acquisition
$ 19,695
Fair Value of Acquired Loans at Acquisition
17,653

Note 5 – Segment Information

The Company’s operations include three primary segments: core banking, trust and investment advisory services, and insurance operations.  The core banking segment involves attracting deposits from the general public and using such funds to originate consumer, commercial and agricultural, commercial and agricultural real estate, and residential mortgage loans, primarily in the Company’s local markets.  The core banking segment also involves the sale of residential mortgage loans in the secondary market.  The trust and investment advisory services segment involves providing trust, investment advisory, and brokerage services to customers.  The insurance segment offers a full range of personal and corporate property and casualty insurance products, primarily in the Company’s banking subsidiary’s local markets.

The core banking segment is comprised by the Company’s banking subsidiary, German American Bancorp, which operated through 34 retail banking offices at September 30, 2011.  Net interest income from loans and investments funded by deposits and borrowings is the primary revenue for the core-banking segment.  The trust and investment advisory services segment’s revenues are comprised primarily of fees generated by German American Financial Advisors & Trust Company.  These fees are derived by providing trust, investment advisory, and brokerage services to its customers. The insurance segment primarily consists of German American Insurance, Inc., which provides a full line of personal and corporate insurance products from seven offices.  Commissions derived from the sale of insurance products are the primary source of revenue for the insurance segment.

The following segment financial information has been derived from the internal financial statements of German American Bancorp, Inc., which are used by management to monitor and manage the financial performance of the Company.  The accounting policies of the three segments are the same as those of the Company.  The evaluation process for segments does not include holding company income and expense.  Holding company amounts are the primary differences between segment amounts and consolidated totals, and are reflected in the column labeled “Other” below, along with amounts to eliminate transactions between segments.

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Note 5 – Segment Information (continued)

Trust and
Investment
Core
Advisory
Consolidated
Three Months Ended September 30 , 2011
Banking
Services
Insurance
Other
Totals
Net Interest Income
$ 16,726 $ 7 $ 6 $ (536 ) $ 16,203
Net Gains on Sales of Loans
863 863
Net Gain on Securities
Trust and Investment Product Fees
603 (1 ) 602
Insurance Revenues
16 7 1,238 1,261
Noncash Items:
Provision for Loan Losses
1,300 1,300
Depreciation and Amortization
1,072 4 103 38 1,217
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
2,717 (100 ) (11 ) (315 ) 2,291
Segment Profit (Loss)
5,595 (151 ) (21 ) (256 ) 5,167
Segment Assets at September 30, 2011
1,872,144 11,985 7,770 (20,816 ) 1,871,083

Trust and
Investment
Core
Advisory
Consolidated
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
Banking
Services
Insurance
Other
Totals
Net Interest Income
$ 12,927 $ 2 $ 6 $ (458 ) $ 12,477
Net Gains on Sales of Loans
802 802
Net Gain on Securities
Trust and Investment Product Fees
349 (1 ) 348
Insurance Revenues
17 14 1,296 (4 ) 1,323
Noncash Items:
Provision for Loan Losses
1,375 1,375
Depreciation and Amortization
726 7 223 956
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
1,931 (63 ) (39 ) (329 ) 1,500
Segment Profit (Loss)
4,001 (92 ) (50 ) (265 ) 3,594
Segment Assets at December 31, 2010
1,368,348 2,193 8,426 (3,079 ) 1,375,888

Trust and
Investment
Core
Advisory
Consolidated
Nine Months Ended September 30 , 2011
Banking
Services
Insurance
Other
Totals
Net Interest Income
$ 49,155 $ 14 $ 19 $ (1,614 ) $ 47,574
Net Gains on Sales of Loans
1,651 1,651
Net Gain on Securities
1,045 1,045
Trust and Investment Product Fees
2 1,562 (3 ) 1,561
Insurance Revenues
56 9 4,551 (16 ) 4,600
Noncash Items:
Provision for Loan Losses
3,900 3,900
Depreciation and Amortization
3,392 21 376 113 3,902
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
6,712 (247 ) 319 (996 ) 5,788
Segment Profit (Loss)
14,559 (374 ) 418 73 14,676
Segment Assets at September 30, 2011
1,872,144 11,985 7,770 (20,816 ) 1,871,083
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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Note 5 – Segment Information (continued)

Trust and
Investment
Core
Advisory
Consolidated
Nine Months Ended September 30 , 2010
Banking
Services
Insurance
Other
Totals
Net Interest Income
$ 37,369 $ 6 $ 23 $ (1,357 ) $ 36,041
Net Gains on Sales of Loans
1,619 1,619
Net Gain on Securities
Trust and Investment Product Fees
2 1,135 (3 ) 1,134
Insurance Revenues
47 21 4,042 (18 ) 4,092
Noncash Items:
Provision for Loan Losses
3,875 3,875
Depreciation and Amortization
2,061 20 687 2,768
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
5,252 (167 ) (31 ) (947 ) 4,107
Segment Profit (Loss)
11,242 (249 ) (60 ) (680 ) 10,253
Segment Assets at December 31, 2010
1,368,348 2,193 8,426 (3,079 ) 1,375,888

Note 6 – Stock Repurchase Plan

On April 26, 2001 the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program for up to 607,754 (as adjusted for subsequent stock dividends) of the outstanding Common Shares of the Company.  Shares may be purchased from time to time in the open market and in large block privately negotiated transactions.  The Company is not obligated to purchase any shares under the program, and the program may be discontinued at any time before the maximum number of shares specified by the program is purchased.  As of September 30, 2011, the Company had purchased 334,965 (as adjusted for subsequent stock dividends) shares under the program.  No shares were purchased under the plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Note 7 – Equity Plans and Equity Based Compensation

The Company maintains three equity incentive plans under which stock options, restricted stock, and other equity incentive awards can be granted.  At September 30, 2011, the Company has reserved 611,548 shares of Common Stock (as adjusted for subsequent stock dividends and subject to further customary anti-dilution adjustments) for the purpose of issuance pursuant to outstanding and future grants of options, restricted stock, and other equity awards to officers, directors and other employees of the Company.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company granted no options, and accordingly, recorded no stock option expense related to option grants during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.  The Company recorded no other stock compensation expense applicable to options during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 because all outstanding options were fully vested prior to 2007.  In addition, there was no unrecognized option expense as all outstanding options were fully vested prior to September 30, 2011 and 2010.

During the periods presented, awards of long-term incentives were granted in the form of restricted stock, granted in tandem with cash credit entitlements.  The incentive awards will typically be in the form of 50% restricted stock grants and 50% cash credit entitlements.  The restricted stock grants and tandem cash credit entitlements are subject to forfeiture in the event that the recipient of the grant does not continue employment with the Company through December 5 of the year of grant, at which time they generally vest 100 percent.  For measuring compensation costs, restricted stock awards are valued based upon the market value of the common shares on the date of grant.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company granted awards of 302 and 37,769 shares of restricted stock, respectively.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company granted awards of 24,178 shares of restricted stock. The Company granted no shares of restricted stock during the three months ended September 30, 2010.

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Note 7 – Equity Plans and Equity Based Compensation (continued)

The following table presents expense recorded for restricted stock and cash entitlements as well as the related tax effect for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended
September 30 ,
2011
2010
Restricted Stock Expense
$ 158 $ 100
Cash Entitlement Expense
138 68
Tax Effect
(120 ) (68 )
Net of Tax
$ 176 $ 100

Nine Months Ended
September 30 ,
2011
2010
Restricted Stock Expense
$ 466 $ 300
Cash Entitlement Expense
413 285
Tax Effect
(356 ) (237 )
Net of Tax
$ 523 $ 348

Unrecognized expense associated with the restricted stock grants and cash entitlements totaled $296 and $195 as of September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The Company maintains an Employee Stock Purchase Plan whereby eligible employees have the option to purchase the Company’s common stock at a discount.  The purchase price of the shares under this Plan has been set at 95% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock as of the last day of the plan year.  The plan provides for the purchase of up to 500,000 shares of common stock, which the Company may obtain by purchases on the open market or from private sources, or by issuing authorized but unissued common shares.  Funding for the purchase of common stock is from employee and Company contributions.

The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is not considered compensatory. There was no expense recorded for the employee stock purchase plan during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, nor was there any unrecognized compensation expense as of September 30, 2011 and 2010 for the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Note 8 – Fair Value

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

Level 1:  Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2:  Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial instrument:

Investment Securities: The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1).  For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2).

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Note 8 – Fair Value (continued)

For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).

Impaired Loans: Values for collateral dependent loans are generally based on appraisals obtained from licensed real estate appraisers and in certain circumstances consideration of offers obtained to purchase properties prior to foreclosure.  Appraisals for commercial real estate generally use three methods to derive value: cost, sales or market comparison and income approach.  The cost method bases value in the cost to replace the current property.  Value of market comparison approach evaluates the sales price of similar properties in the same market area.  The income approach considers net operating income generated by the property and an investors required return.  Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process to adjust for differences between the comparable sale and income data available.  Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Other Real Estate: Nonrecurring adjustments to certain commercial and residential real estate properties classified as other real estate (ORE) are measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell.  Fair values are generally based on third party appraisals of the property utilizing similar techniques as discussed above for Impaired Loans, resulting in a Level 3 classification.  In cases where the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, less costs to sell, impairment loss is recognized.

Loans Held-for-Sale: The fair values of loans held for sale are determined by using quoted prices for a similar asset, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan (Level 2).

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2011 Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Significant Other
Significant
Identical Assets
Observable Inputs
Unobservable Inputs
Carrying Value
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Assets:
U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities
$ 8,088 $ $ 8,088 $
Corporate Securities
1,012 1,012
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions
56,290 56,290
Mortgage-backed Securities-Residential
517,177 517,177
Equity Securities
684 331 353
Loans Held-for-Sale
10,009 10,009

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2010 Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Significant Other
Significant
Identical Assets
Observable Inputs
Unobservable Inputs
Carrying Value
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Assets:
U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities
$ $ $ $
Corporate Securities
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions
32,178 32,178
Mortgage-backed Securities-Residential
311,066 311,066
Equity Securities
3,503 3,150 353
Loans Held-for-Sale
11,850 11,850

There were no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Note 8 – Fair Value (continued)

The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for equity securities that do not have readily determinable fair values and are evaluated for impairment on a periodic basis. These assets were measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:

Equity Securities
Three Months Ended September 30:
2011
2010
Balance of Recurring Level 3 Assets at July 1
$ 353 $ 353
Sale of Securities
Other-than-temporary Impairment Charges Recognized through Net Income
Ending Balance, September 30
$ 353 $ 353

Equity Securities
Nine Months Ended September 30:
2011
2010
Balance of Recurring Level 3 Assets at January 1
$ 353 $ 353
Sale of Securities
Other-than-temporary Impairment Charges Recognized through Net Income
Ending Balance, September 30
$ 353 $ 353

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2011 Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Significant Other
Significant
Identical Assets
Observable Inputs
Unobservable Inputs
Carrying Value
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Assets:
Impaired Loans with Specific Allocations
Commercial and Industrial Loans
$ 1,104 $ $ $ 1,104
Commercial Real Estate Loans
4,915 4,915
Other Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate
730 730
Residential

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2010 Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Significant Other
Significant
Identical Assets
Observable Inputs
Unobservable Inputs
Carrying Value
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Assets:
Impaired Loans with Specific Allocations
Commercial and Industrial Loans
$ 1,451 $ $ $ 1,451
Commercial Real Estate Loans
7,868 7,868
Other Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate
400 400
Residential
60 60

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $10,405 with a valuation allowance of $4,386, resulting in an additional provision for loan losses of $770 and $1.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.  Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $13,902 with a valuation allowance of $4,583, resulting in an additional provision for loan losses of $4,036 for the year ended December 31, 2010.

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Note 8 – Fair Value (continued)

Other Real Estate which is measured at the lower of carrying or fair value less costs to sell had a carrying value of $780 at September 30, 2011.   A charge to earnings through Other Operating Income of $230 was included in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.  Other Real Estate which is measured at the lower of carrying or fair value less costs to sell, had a carrying amount of $460 at December 31, 2010.  A charge to earnings through Other Operating Income of $119 was included in the year ended December 31, 2010.

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not previously presented are provided in the table below.  Not all of the Company’s assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments, and therefore are not included in the table.  Because no active market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates were based on subjective judgments, and therefore cannot be determined with precision.

September 30, 2011
December 31, 2010
Carrying
Fair
Carrying
Fair
Value
Value
Value
Value
Financial Assets:
Cash and Short-term Investments
$ 59,305 $ 59,305 $ 19,271 $ 19,271
Securities Held-to-Maturity
790 798 1,604 1,613
FHLB Stock and Other Restricted Stock
8,340 N/A 9,207 N/A
Loans, Net
1,091,369 1,091,180 894,600 894,463
Accrued Interest Receivable
7,709 7,709 6,687 6,687
Financial Liabilities:
Demand, Savings, and Money Market Deposits
(1,154,270 ) (1,154,270 ) (725,736 ) (725,736 )
Time Deposits
(399,508 ) (405,386 ) (361,550 ) (363,274 )
Short-term Borrowings
(38,588 ) (38,588 ) (72,701 ) (72,701 )
Long-term Debt
(92,812 ) (98,385 ) (81,016 ) (86,714 )
Accrued Interest Payable
(1,535 ) (1,535 ) (2,281 ) (2,281 )
Unrecognized Financial Instruments:
Commitments to Extend Credit
Standby Letters of Credit
Commitments to Sell Loans

The fair value for cash and short-term investments and accrued interest receivable is estimated to be equal to their carrying value.  The fair values of securities held to maturity are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes, if available, or by using quoted market prices for similar instruments.  The fair value of loans are estimated by discounting future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made for the average remaining maturities.  It was not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB stock and other restricted stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.  The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, money market deposits, short-term borrowings and accrued interest payable is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.  The fair value of fixed-maturity time deposits and long-term borrowings are estimated using the rates currently offered on these instruments for similar remaining maturities.  Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are generally short-term or variable rate with minimal fees charged.  These instruments have no carrying value, and the fair value is not significant.  The fair value of commitments to sell loans is the cost or benefit of settling the commitments with the counter-party at the reporting date.  At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, none of the Company’s commitments to sell loans were mandatory, and there is no cost or benefit to settle these commitments.

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Note 9 – Mergers and Acquisition Activity

Effective January 1, 2011, the Company acquired American Community Bancorp, Inc., and its subsidiaries, including the Bank of Evansville, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated October 4, 2010, as amended.  The acquisition was accomplished by the merger of American Community into the German American Bancorp, Inc., immediately followed by the merger of Bank of Evansville into German American Bancorp, Inc.’s bank subsidiary (German American Bancorp).  The Bank of Evansville operated three banking offices in Evansville, Indiana.  American Community’s consolidated assets and equity (unaudited) as of December 31, 2010 totaled $340.3 million and $18.4 million, respectively, and its consolidated net income (loss) (unaudited) totaled ($632) for the year ended December 31, 2010.  The acquired assets and liabilities were recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition and were reflected in the September 30, 2011 financial statements as such.

In accordance with ASC 805, the Company has expensed approximately $507 of direct acquisition costs and recorded $9.3 million of goodwill and $3.7 million of intangible assets.  The intangible assets are related to core deposits and are being amortized on an accelerated basis over 6 years.  For tax purposes, goodwill totaling $9.3 million is non-deductible.  The following table summarizes the fair value of the total consideration transferred as a part of the American Community acquisition as well as the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the effective date of the transaction.

January 1, 2011
Consideration
Cash for Options & Warrants and Fractional Shares
$ 2,042
Equity Instruments
29,344
Fair Value of Total Consideration Transferred
$ 31,386
Recognized Amounts of Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed:
Cash
$ 6,621
Federal Funds Sold and Other Short-term Investments
51,201
Interest-bearing Time Deposits with Banks
12,284
Securities
29,441
Loans
218,926
Stock in FHLB of Indianapolis and Other Restricted Stock, at Cost
1,350
Premises, Furniture & Equipment
9,397
Other Real Estate
1,155
Core Deposit Intangible
3,678
Company Owned Life Insurance
3,334
Accrued Interest Receivable & Other Assets
5,011
Deposits
(302,742 )
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
(14,762 )
Accrued Interest Payable and Other Liabilities
(2,843 )
Total Identifiable Net Assets
$ 22,051
Goodwill
$ 9,335

Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company issued approximately 1,449,000 shares of its common stock to the former shareholders of American Community.  Each American Community common shareholder of record at the effective time of the merger became entitled to receive 0.725 shares of common stock of the Company for each of their former shares of American Community common stock.
The Company at the effective time of the merger owned 199,939 shares of American Community’s outstanding common stock (approximately 9.1% of American Community’s common shares then outstanding).  All of these shares were cancelled at the effective time of the merger and were not exchanged for shares of the Company in the merger.

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Note 9 – Mergers and Acquisition Activity (continued)

In connection with the closing of the merger, American Community paid to its shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2010, a special cash dividend of $2.00 per American Community share (an aggregate of $3,997 to shareholders other than the Company) and the Company paid (or accrued an obligation to pay in 2011) approximately $2,038 to persons who held in-the-money options and warrants to purchase American Community common stock (all of which rights were cancelled at the effective time and were not assumed by the Company).

This acquisition was consistent with the Company’s strategy to build a regional presence in Southern Indiana.  The acquisition offers the Company the opportunity to increase profitability by introducing existing products and services to the acquired customer base as well as add new customers in the expanded region.

The following table presents unaudited pro forma information as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2010 after giving effect to certain adjustments.  The unaudited pro forma information for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2010, includes adjustments for interest income on loans and securities acquired, amortization of intangibles arising from the transaction, interest expense on deposits and borrowings acquired, and the related income tax effects.  The unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had the transaction been effected on the assumed date.

Pro forma
Pro forma
Three Months
Three Months
Ended
Ended
9/30/2011
9/30/2010
Net Interest Income
$ 16,203 $ 15,165
Non-interest Income
4,560 4,815
Total Revenue
20,763 19,980
Provision for Loan Losses Expense
1,300 1,375
Non-interest Expense
11,964 12,504
Income Before Income Taxes
7,499 6,101
Income Tax Expense
2,307 1,863
Net Income
5,192 4,238
Basic Earnings Per Share and Diluted Earnings Per Share
$ 0.41 $ 0.34

Pro forma
Pro forma
Nine Months
Nine Months
Ended
Ended
9/30/2011
9/30/2010
Net Interest Income
$ 47,574 $ 45,091
Non-interest Income
13,891 13,550
Total Revenue
61,465 58,641
Provision for Loan Losses Expense
3,900 3,875
Non-interest Expense
36,563 36,979
Income Before Income Taxes
21,002 17,787
Income Tax Expense
6,415 5,405
Net Income
14,587 12,382
Basic Earnings Per Share and Diluted Earnings Per Share
$ 1.16 $ 0.99
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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Note 9 – Mergers and Acquisition Activity (continued)

The above pro forma financial information includes approximately $1,024 and $2,359 of net income and $3,252 and $8,639 of total revenue related to the operations of the Bank of Evansville during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.  The above pro forma financial information related to 2011 excludes one-time non-recurring acquisition/integration costs and revenue.  The excluded one-time costs totaled $41 and $1,584 on a pre-tax basis during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The excluded one-time revenue totaled $0 and $1,045 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The above pro forma financial information excludes the American Community Bancorp, Inc. provision for loan loss recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010.  Under acquisition accounting treatment, loans are recorded at fair value which includes a credit risk component, and therefore the provision for loan loss recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 was presumed to not be necessary.

Note 10 – New Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2011, the FASB issued new guidance impacting ASU No. 2011-02 - Receivables (Topic 310) – A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring.  This new guidance was issued to improve financial reporting by creating greater consistency in the way GAAP is applied for various types of debt restructurings.  This guidance clarifies which loan modifications constitute troubled debt restructurings (TDRs). It is intended to assist creditors in determining whether a modification of the terms of a receivable meets the criteria to be considered a troubled debt restructuring, both for purposes of recording an impairment loss and for disclosure of troubled debt restructurings.

In evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring, a creditor must separately conclude that both of the following exist: (a) the restructuring constitutes a concession; and (b) the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. The provisions of this ASU clarify the guidance on a creditor’s evaluation of whether it has granted a concession and whether a debtor is experiencing financial difficulties.  With regard to determining whether a concession has been granted, this new guidance clarifies that creditors are precluded from using the effective interest method to determine whether a concession has been granted.

In the absence of using the effective interest method, a creditor must now focus on other considerations such as the value of the underlying collateral, evaluation of other collateral or guarantees, the debtor’s ability to access other funds at market rates, interest rate increases and whether the restructuring results in a delay in payment that is insignificant.  In addition, the new guidance provides “a not all inclusive” list of six indicators for creditors to consider when determining if a debtor is experiencing financial difficulties which can be found in 310-40-15-20.

For the Company, the new guidance became effective as of the quarter ended September 30, 2011, and applies retrospectively to restructurings occurring during the current fiscal year.  See Note 4 for Troubled Debt Restructuring disclosures in accordance with this ASU No. 2011-02.  The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In September 2011 the FASB issued  ASU No. 2011-08 Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350), Testing Goodwill for Impairment.  This ASU provides an entity with positive equity the option to first evaluate qualitative factors in determining whether it is more likely than not (greater than 50%) that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount as a basis for determining if the two-step goodwill impairment test is necessary.   The ASU is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment testing performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011.  The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operation or financial condition.

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

GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

German American Bancorp, Inc. is a financial services holding company based in Jasper, Indiana. The Company’s Common Stock is traded on NASDAQ’s Global Select Market, under the symbol GABC.  The principal subsidiary of German American Bancorp, Inc. is its banking subsidiary, German American Bancorp, which operates through 34 retail banking offices in twelve contiguous Southern Indiana counties.  German American Bancorp owns a trust, brokerage, and financial planning subsidiary, which operates from its banking offices, and a full line property and casualty insurance agency with seven insurance agency offices throughout its market area.

Throughout this Management’s Discussion and Analysis, as elsewhere in this report, when we use the term “Company,” we will usually be referring to the business and affairs (financial and otherwise) of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates as a whole.  Occasionally, we will refer to the term “parent company” or “holding company” when we mean to refer to only German American Bancorp, Inc.

This section presents an analysis of the consolidated financial condition of the Company as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and the consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.  This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and other financial data presented elsewhere herein and with the financial statements and other financial data, as well as the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in the Company’s December 31, 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW

This updated discussion should be read in conjunction with the Management Overview that was included in our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company’s December 31, 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011.

During the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company achieved record levels of earnings.  The Company’s third quarter net income totaled $5,167,000, or $0.41 per share, as compared to the $3,594,000, or $0.32 per share, recorded during the same quarter last year.  The improvement in the third quarter 2011 earnings from the third quarter of 2010 represented an increase of approximately 44% or approximately 28% on a per share basis.  On a year-to-date basis, 2011 earnings improved to $14,676,000 or $1.17 per share, as compared to $10,253,000, or $0.92 per share for the first nine months of 2010.  The improvement in year-to-date earnings represented an increase of approximately 43%, or approximately 27% on a per share basis.  The strong third quarter and year-to-date 2011 performance was inclusive of the acquisition of American Community Bancorp, Inc., and its banking subsidiary, the Bank of Evansville, effective as of January 1, 2011.

The Company’s third quarter and year-to-date 2011 earnings were positively impacted by a $3,726,000 and $11,533,000, respectively, increase in the level of net interest income as compared to the same periods of 2010. The current year net interest income improvement was largely the result of a higher level of earning assets driven by growth in the Company’s deposit base, the American Community acquisition, and to a lesser extent the acquisition of two branches effective May 7, 2010.  The Company experienced strong deposit growth during the current quarter and first nine months of 2011 with approximately $324 million of deposits from the American Community transaction and $143 million of organic growth from the Company’s existing branch network since year-end 2010.  On an annualized basis, the $143 million in organic deposit growth represented a 17% increase from the Company’s year-end balances.

Revenue from non-interest income sources was also a positive contributor to the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011 earnings as compared to the same periods of 2010.  Third quarter and year-to-date non-interest income in 2011 increased by $127,000 or 3% and $2,133,000 or 17%, respectively, over that recorded in the same periods of 2010.

Somewhat offsetting this enhanced revenue, the Company’s total non-interest expenses increased by approximately $1,564,000 or 15% and $7,537,000 or 25% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with the same periods of 2010.  Much of these increases were attributable to expenses associated with acquisition of American Community Bancorp, Inc., and its banking subsidiary, Bank of Evansville, the continuing operations of the Bank of Evansville during the first nine months of 2011, and to a lesser extent the acquisition of two branches effective May 7, 2010.

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The financial condition and results of operations for German American Bancorp, Inc. presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements, accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, and selected financial data appearing elsewhere within this Report, are, to a large degree, dependent upon the Company’s accounting policies.  The selection of and application of these policies involve estimates, judgments, and uncertainties that are subject to change.  The critical accounting policies and estimates that the Company has determined to be the most susceptible to change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of securities available for sale, and the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company maintains an allowance for loan losses to cover probable incurred credit losses at the balance sheet date.  Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.  Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged-off.  A provision for loan losses is charged to operations based on management’s periodic evaluation of the necessary allowance balance.  Evaluations are conducted at least quarterly and more often if deemed necessary.  The ultimate recovery of all loans is susceptible to future market factors beyond the Company’s control.

The Company has an established process to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The determination of the allowance is inherently subjective, as it requires significant estimates, including the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, estimated losses on other classified loans and pools of homogeneous loans, and consideration of past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors, all of which may be susceptible to significant change.  The allowance consists of two components of allocations, specific and general.  These two components represent the total allowance for loan losses deemed adequate to cover losses inherent in the loan portfolio.

Commercial and agricultural loans are subject to a standardized grading process administered by an internal loan review function.  The need for specific reserves is considered for credits when graded substandard or when: (a) the customer’s cash flow or net worth appears insufficient to repay the loan; (b) the loan has been criticized in a regulatory examination; (c) the loan is on non-accrual; or, (d) other reasons where the ultimate collectibility of the loan is in question, or the loan characteristics require special monitoring.  Specific allowances are established in cases where management has identified significant conditions or circumstances related to an individual credit that we believe indicates the loan is impaired.  Specific allocations on impaired loans are determined by comparing the loan balance to the present value of expected cash flows or expected collateral proceeds.  Allocations are also applied to categories of loans not considered individually impaired but for which the rate of loss is expected to be greater than historical averages, including those graded substandard and non-performing consumer or residential real estate loans.  Such allocations are based on past loss experience and information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values.

General allocations are made for other pools of loans, including non-classified loans, homogeneous portfolios of consumer and residential real estate loans, and loans within certain industry categories believed to present unique risk of loss.  General allocations of the allowance are primarily made based on a three-year historical average for loan losses for these portfolios, judgmentally adjusted for economic factors and portfolio trends.

Due to the imprecise nature of estimating the allowance for loan losses, the Company’s allowance for loan losses includes a minor unallocated component.  The unallocated component of the allowance for loan losses incorporates the Company’s judgmental determination of inherent losses that may not be fully reflected in other allocations, including factors such as economic uncertainties, lending staff quality, industry trends impacting specific portfolio segments, and broad portfolio quality trends.    Therefore, the ratio of allocated to unallocated components within the total allowance may fluctuate from period to period.

Securities Valuation

Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported separately in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax.  The Company obtains market values from a third party on a monthly basis in order to adjust the securities to fair value.  Equity securities that do not have readily determinable fair values are carried at cost.  Additionally, when securities are deemed to be other than temporarily impaired, a charge will be recorded through earnings; therefore, future changes in the fair value of securities could have a significant impact on the Company’s operating results.  In determining whether a market value decline is other than temporary, management considers the reason for the decline, the extent of the decline, the duration of the decline and whether the Company intends to sell or believes it will be required to sell the securities prior to recovery.  As of September 30, 2011, gross unrealized losses on the securities available-for-sale portfolio totaled approximately $117,000 and gross unrealized gains totaled approximately $22,130,000.  As of September 30, 2011, held-to-maturity securities had a gross unrecognized gain of approximately $8,000.
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Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense involves estimates related to the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets and loss contingencies related to exposure from tax examinations.

A valuation allowance reduces deferred tax assets to the amount management believes is more likely than not to be realized.  In evaluating the realization of deferred tax assets, management considers the likelihood that sufficient taxable income of appropriate character will be generated within carryback and carryforward periods, including consideration of available tax planning strategies. Tax related loss contingencies, including assessments arising from tax examinations and tax strategies, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated.  In considering the likelihood of loss, management considers the nature of the contingency, the progress of any examination or related protest or appeal, the views of legal counsel and other advisors, experience of the Company or other enterprises in similar matters, if any, and management’s  intended response to any assessment.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Income:

Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 totaled $5,167,000, or $0.41 per share, an increase of $1,573,000 or 44% from the quarter ended September 30, 2010 net income of $3,594,000, or $0.32 per share.  Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 totaled $14,676,000 or $1.17 share, an increase of $4,423,000 or 43% from the nine months ended September 30, 2010 net income of $10,253,000, or $0.92 per share.

Net Interest Income:

Net interest income is the Company’s single largest source of earnings, and represents the difference between interest and fees realized on earning assets, less interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds.  Several factors contribute to the determination of net interest income and net interest margin, including the volume and mix of earning assets, interest rates, and income taxes.  Many factors affecting net interest income are subject to control by management policies and actions.  Factors beyond the control of management include the general level of credit and deposit demand, Federal Reserve Board monetary policy, and changes in tax laws.

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The following table summarizes net interest income (on a tax-equivalent basis).  For tax-equivalent adjustments, an effective tax rate of 35% was used for all periods presented (1) .

Average Balance Sheet
(Tax-equivalent basis / dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2011
September 30, 2010
Principal
Income /
Yield /
Principal
Income /
Yield /
Balance
Expense
Rate
Balance
Expense
Rate
Assets
Federal Funds Sold and Other Short-term Investments
$ 82,010 $ 48 0.23 % $ 25,241 $ 12 0.19 %
Securities:
Taxable
473,399 3,645 3.08 % 289,097 2,426 3.36 %
Non-taxable
51,463 737 5.73 % 25,608 378 5.91 %
Total Loans and Leases (2)
1,110,637 15,993 5.72 % 921,687 13,737 5.92 %
Total Interest Earning Assets
1,717,509 20,423 4.73 % 1,261,633 16,553 5.22 %
Other Assets
135,178 103,059
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses
(15,242 ) (11,233 )
Total Assets
$ 1,837,445 $ 1,353,459
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Interest-bearing Demand, Savings and Money Market Deposits
$ 879,435 $ 989 0.45 % $ 523,265 $ 402 0.30 %
Time Deposits
393,693 1,834 1.85 % 359,466 2,240 2.47 %
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
128,356 1,079 3.34 % 154,011 1,236 3.18 %
Total Interest-bearing Liabilities
1,401,484 3,902 1.10 % 1,036,742 3,878 1.48 %
Demand Deposit Accounts
256,764 180,147
Other Liabilities
16,998 14,590
Total Liabilities
1,675,246 1,231,479
Shareholders’ Equity
162,199 121,980
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$ 1,837,445 $ 1,353,459
Cost of Funds
0.90 % 1.22 %
Net Interest Income
$ 16,521 $ 12,675
Net Interest Margin
3.83 % 4.00 %

(1)
Effective tax rates were determined as though interest earned on the Company’s investments in municipal bonds and loans was fully taxable.
(2)
Loans held-for-sale and non-accruing loans have been included in average loans.
Net interest income increased $3,726,000 or 30% (an increase of $3,846,000 or 30% on a tax-equivalent basis) for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 compared with the same quarter of 2010.  The net interest margin represents tax-equivalent net interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets. The tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.83% for the third quarter of 2011 compared to 4.00% during the third quarter of 2010.  The yield on earning assets totaled 4.73% during the quarter ended September 30, 2011 compared to 5.22% in the same period of 2010 while the cost of funds (expressed as a percentage of average earning assets) totaled 0.90% during the quarter ended September 30, 2011 compared to 1.22% in the same period of 2010.  The increased net interest income during the third quarter of 2011 compared with the third quarter of 2010 was driven by a higher level of earning assets resulting from both organic balance sheet growth and the acquisition of American Community.  The decline in the net interest margin expressed as a percentage was largely the result of the Company carrying a higher level of federal funds sold and other short-term investments during the third quarter of 2011 compared with the same period of 2010, an increased securities portfolio driven by an increase in the Company’s core deposit base, and the continued historically low market interest rates and the related pressure on earning asset yields.

Average earning assets increased by approximately $456.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared with the same period of 2010.  Average loans outstanding increased by $189.0 million, or 21%, during the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared with the third quarter of 2010.  The increase in average loans was largely attributable to the American Community acquisition as of January 1, 2011 and the acquisition of two branch offices in the second quarter of 2010.  Average federal funds sold and other short-term investments increased by $56.8 million during the third quarter of 2011 compared with the same quarter of 2010.  The average securities portfolio increased approximately $210.2 million, or 67%, in the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared with the third quarter of 2010.  The key driver of the increased federal funds sold position and securities portfolio was an increased level of average core deposits (core deposits defined as demand deposits - both interest and non-interest bearing, savings, money market and time deposits in denominations of less than $100,000).  The increase in average core deposits totaled $439.1 million, or approximately 45%, during the third quarter 2011 compared with the third quarter of 2010.  The acquisition of the American Community and the branch acquisition completed in the second quarter of 2010 contributed approximately $286.1 million of the average core deposit growth while organic growth from the Company’s existing branch network contributed approximately $153.0 million of the average core deposit growth.

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The following table summarizes net interest income (on a tax-equivalent basis).  For tax-equivalent adjustments, an effective tax rate of 35% was used for all periods presented (1) .
Average Balance Sheet
(Tax-equivalent basis / dollars in thousands)
Nine Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2011
September 30, 2010
Principal
Income /
Yield /
Principal
Income /
Yield /
Balance
Expense
Rate
Balance
Expense
Rate
Assets
Federal Funds Sold and Other Short-term Investments
$ 92,872 $ 179 0.26 % $ 34,168 $ 48 0.19 %
Securities:
Taxable
424,410 10,075 3.17 % 258,919 7,353 3.79 %
Non-taxable
45,149 1,956 5.78 % 26,089 1,178 6.02 %
Total Loans and Leases (2)
1,110,640 48,801 5.87 % 900,552 39,907 5.92 %
Total Interest Earning Assets
1,673,071 61,011 4.87 % 1,219,728 48,486 5.31 %
Other Assets
138,757 98,965
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses
(14,571 ) (11,257 )
Total Assets
$ 1,797,257 $ 1,307,436
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Interest-bearing Demand, Savings and Money Market Deposits
$ 855,717 $ 3,495 0.55 % $ 504,236 $ 1,289 0.34 %
Time Deposits
395,094 5,969 2.02 % 351,906 6,651 2.53 %
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
124,532 3,107 3.34 % 153,414 3,898 3.40 %
Total Interest-bearing Liabilities
1,375,343 12,571 1.22 % 1,009,556 11,838 1.57 %
Demand Deposit Accounts
249,529 165,959
Other Liabilities
14,887 13,558
Total Liabilities
1,639,759 1,189,073
Shareholders’ Equity
157,498 118,363
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$ 1,797,257 $ 1,307,436
Cost of Funds
1.00 % 1.30 %
Net Interest Income
$ 48,440 $ 36,648
Net Interest Margin
3.87 % 4.01 %
(1)
Effective tax rates were determined as though interest earned on the Company’s investments in municipal bonds and loans was fully taxable.
(2)
Loans held-for-sale and non-accruing loans have been included in average loans.
Net interest income increased $11,533,000 or 32% (an increase of $11,792,000 or 32% on a tax-equivalent basis) for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared with the same period of 2010. The tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.87% for the first nine months of 2011 compared with 4.01% for the same period of 2010.  The yield on earning assets totaled 4.87% during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to 5.31% in the same period of 2010 while the cost of funds (expressed as a percentage of average earning assets) totaled 1.00% during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to 1.30% in the same period of 2010.  The increased level of net interest income during the first nine months of 2011 compared with the same period of 2010 was primarily attributable to an increased level of average earning assets. The decline in the net interest margin expressed as a percentage was largely the result of the Company carrying a higher level of federal funds sold and other short-term investments during the first nine months of 2011 compared with the same period of 2010 and an increased securities portfolio driven by an increase in the Company’s core deposit base.  This core deposit increase was the result of the acquisition of American Community and growth from the Company’s existing branch network.

Average earning assets increased by approximately $453.3 million or 37% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared with the same period of 2010.  Average loans outstanding increased by $210.1 million, or 23%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared with the first nine months of 2010.  The increase in average loans was largely attributable to the American Community acquisition as of January 1, 2011 and the acquisition of two branch offices in the second quarter of 2010.  Average federal funds sold and other short-term investments increased by $58.7 million during the first nine months of 2011 compared with the same period of 2010.  The average securities portfolio increased approximately $184.6 million, or 65%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared with the first nine months of 2010.  The key driver of the increased federal funds sold position and securities portfolio was an increased level of average core deposits (core deposits defined as demand deposits - both interest and non-interest bearing, savings, money market and time deposits in denominations of less than $100,000).  The increase in average core deposits totaled $455.6 million, or approximately 49%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared with the same period of 2010.  The acquisition of the American Community and the branch acquisition completed in the second quarter of 2010 contributed approximately $306.9 million of the average core deposit growth while organic growth from the Company’s existing branch network contributed approximately $148.7 of the average core deposit growth.
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Provision for Loan Losses:

The Company provides for loan losses through regular provisions to the allowance for loan losses.  The provision is affected by net charge-offs on loans and changes in specific and general allocations of the allowance. The provision for loan losses totaled $1,300,000 during the quarter ended September 30, 2011, an decrease of $75,000 or 5% compared to the provision of $1,375,000 during the quarter ended September 30, 2010.  The provision for loan losses totaled $3,900,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, an increase of $25,000 or 1% compared to the provision of $3,875,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2010.

During the third quarter of 2011, the annualized provision for loan losses represented 0.47% of average loans outstanding compared with 0.60% on an annualized basis of average loans outstanding during the third quarter of 2010.  Net charge-offs totaled $914,000 or 0.33% on an annualized basis of average loans outstanding during the three months ended September 30, 2011, compared with $488,000 or 0.21% on an annualized basis of average loans outstanding during the same period of 2010.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the annualized provision for loan losses represented 0.47% of average loans outstanding compared with 0.57% on an annualized basis of average loans outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  Net charge-offs totaled $2,051,000 or 0.25% on an annualized basis of average loans outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared with $3,191,000 or 0.47% on an annualized basis of average loans outstanding during the same period of 2010.

The provision for loan losses made during the quarter ended and nine months ended September 30, 2011 was made at a level deemed necessary by management to absorb estimated, probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio.  A detailed evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is completed quarterly by management, the results of which are used to determine provision for loan losses.   Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors.

Non-interest Income:

During the quarter ended September 30, 2011, non-interest income totaled $4,560,000, an increase of $127,000 or 3% compared with the third quarter of 2010.

Change from
Non-interest Income
Three Months
Prior Period
(dollars in thousands)
Ended September 30,
Amount
Percent
2011
2010
Change
Change
Trust and Investment Product Fees
$ 602 $ 348 $ 254 73 %
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
1,120 1,053 67 6
Insurance Revenues
1,261 1,323 (62 ) (5 )
Company Owned Life Insurance
233 197 36 18
Interchange Fee Income
395 371 24 6
Other Operating Income
86 339 (253 ) (75 )
Subtotal
3,697 3,631 66 2
Net Gains on Sales of Loans
863 802 61 8
Net Gain on Securities
Total Non-interest Income
$ 4,560 $ 4,433 $ 127 3

Trust and investment product fees increased $254,000, or 73%, during the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared with the same period of 2010.  The increase was attributable to increased retail brokerage revenues as well as increased trust revenues.

Other operating income declined $253,000, or 75%, during the quarter ended September 30, 2011 compared with the third quarter of 2010.  The decrease was largely related to a net loss on sale and write-downs of other real estate which totaled approximately $294,000 during the third quarter of 2011 compared with a net loss on sale of other real estate of $15,000 was realized in the third quarter of 2010.

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Change from
Non-interest Income
Nine Months
Prior Period
(dollars in thousands)
Ended September 30,
Amount
Percent
2011
2010
Change
Change
Trust and Investment Product Fees
$ 1,561 $ 1,134 $ 427 38 %
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
3,135 3,074 61 2
Insurance Revenues
4,600 4,092 508 12
Company Owned Life Insurance
836 585 251 43
Interchange Fee Income
1,126 919 207 23
Other Operating Income
982 1,380 (398 ) (29 )
Subtotal
12,240 11,184 1,056 9
Net Gains on Sales of Loans
1,651 1,619 32 2
Net Gain on Securities
1,045 1,045 n/m (1)
Total Non-interest Income
$ 14,936 $ 12,803 $ 2,133 17

(1) = not meaningful

Trust and investment product fees increased 38% during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared with the same period of 2010.  The increase was primarily attributable to increased retail brokerage revenues with trust revenues also contributing to the improvement.  Insurance revenues increased approximately 12% during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the first nine months of 2010 primarily as a result of increased contingency revenue.  Contingency revenue totaled $872,000 during 2011 compared with contingency revenue of $363,000 during 2010.  Company owned life insurance revenue increased $251,000, or 43%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared with the same period of the prior year.  The increase was primarily attributable to a 1035 exchange transaction on a portion of the Company’s portfolio that was completed during the first quarter 2011 and to the American Community acquisition.

Net interchange revenues related to debit cards increased approximately 23% during the first nine months of 2011 compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  This increase was attributable to increased customer utilization and the American Community acquisition.

Other operating income declined $398,000, or 29%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared with the same period of 2010.  The decrease was largely related to a net loss on the sale and write-downs of other real estate during 2011 which totaled approximately $194,000 compared with a net gain during the first nine months of 2010 of approximately $220,000.

The Company realized a net gain on securities of $1,045,000 during the first quarter of 2011 related to the acquisition accounting treatment of the existing equity ownership position the Company held in American Community at the time of acquisition.

Non-interest Expense:

During the quarter ended September 30, 2011, non-interest expense totaled $12,005,000, an increase of $1,564,000 or 15% compared with the third quarter of 2010.  During the third quarter of 2011, non-interest expense attributable to the Bank of Evansville operations and the operations of the two other branches acquired during 2010 totaled approximately $1,542,000 compared with approximately $478,000 in the third quarter of 2010.  Other acquisition accounting items related to the acquisition of American Community totaled $353,000.

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Change from
Non-interest Expense
Three Months
Prior Period
(dollars in thousands)
Ended September 30,
Amount
Percent
2011
2010
Change
Change
Salaries and Employee Benefits
$ 6,687 $ 5,470 $ 1,217 22 %
Occupancy, Furniture and Equipment Expense
1,763 1,537 226 15
FDIC Premiums
295 355 (60 ) (17 )
Data Processing Fees
321 330 (9 ) (3 )
Professional Fees
526 698 (172 ) (25 )
Advertising and Promotion
383 350 33 9
Intangible Amortization
480 262 218 83
Other Operating Expenses
1,550 1,439 111 8
Total Non-interest Expense
$ 12,005 $ 10,441 $ 1,564 15

Salaries and benefits increased approximately 22% during the quarter ended September 30, 2011 compared with the third quarter of 2010.  The increase was attributable to the additional staffing as a result of the acquisition of American Community along with additional staffing within both the Company’s existing banking and non-banking business units.

Occupancy, furniture and equipment expense increased approximately 15% during the third quarter of 2011 compared with the third quarter of 2010 primarily related to the acquisition of American Community and the costs associated with three additional branch locations.  Professional fees decreased approximately 25% during the quarter ended September 30, 2011, compared with the third quarter of 2010.  This decline was largely attributable to professional fees incurred during the third quarter of 2010 related to the acquisition of American Community.

Intangible amortization increased $218,000, or 83%, during the third quarter of 2011 compared with the third quarter of 2010.  The increase was primarily related to amortization of core deposit intangible resulting from the acquisition of American Community.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, non-interest expense totaled $38,146,000, an increase of $7,537,000 or 25% compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  During the first nine months of 2011, non-interest expense attributable to the Bank of Evansville operations and the operations of the two other branches acquired during the second quarter of 2010 totaled approximately $5,271,000 compared with approximately $761,000 in the first nine months of 2010.  Other acquisition accounting items related to the acquisition of American Community totaled $2,573,000, including approximately $1,584,000 of non-recurring expense items.

Change from
Non-interest Expense
Nine Months
Prior Period
(dollars in thousands)
Ended September 30,
Amount
Percent
2011
2010
Change
Change
Salaries and Employee Benefits
$ 20,810 $ 16,307 $ 4,503 28 %
Occupancy, Furniture and Equipment Expense
5,459 4,511 948 21
FDIC Premiums
1,191 1,043 148 14
Data Processing Fees
1,821 1,054 767 73
Professional Fees
1,630 1,743 (113 ) (6 )
Advertising and Promotion
1,000 892 108 12
Intangible Amortization
1,495 727 768 106
Other Operating Expenses
4,740 4,332 408 9
Total Non-interest Expense
$ 38,146 $ 30,609 $ 7,537 25

Salaries and benefits increased approximately 28% during the nine months ended June 30, 2011 compared with the same period of 2010.  The increase was attributable to the additional staffing as a result of the acquisition of American Community and the branch acquisition completed during the second quarter 2010.  Recurring salary and benefit costs associated with these acquisitions totaled approximately $2,786,000 during the first nine months of 2011 compared with $315,000 during the first nine months of 2010.  In addition, the nine months ended September 30, 2011 included approximately $875,000 of merger related salary and benefit costs.

The approximately 21% increase in occupancy, furniture and equipment expense was also primarily related the costs of an additional five branches that resulted from the acquisition of American Community and the two branch acquisition completed during the second quarter 2010.  The Company’s FDIC deposit insurance assessments increased 14% in the first nine months of 2011 compared with the first nine months of 2010.  The increase was largely related to the increase in the size of the Company resulting from the acquisition of American Community and to a lesser degree an increased deposit base resulting from organic deposit growth unrelated to the acquisition partially mitigated by the change in the deposit insurance assessment calculation that resulted from the Dodd Frank Act.

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Data processing fees increased approximately $767,000 or 73% during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared with the same period of 2010.  The increase was largely related to running the Company’s existing core processing system and the Bank of Evansville’s core processing system during the first quarter of 2011 and other merger related costs associated with the acquisition of American Community.  The customers of the Bank of Evansville were moved to the Company’s core processing system during April 2011.

Intangible amortization increased $768,000, or 106%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared with the same period of 2010.  The increase was primarily related to amortization of core deposit intangible resulting from the acquisition of American Community and to a lesser extent the amortization of the core deposit intangible resulting from the acquisition of two branches in May 2010.

Income Taxes:

The Company’s effective income tax rate was 30.7% and 29.5% during the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.  The Company’s effective income tax rate approximated 28.3% and 28.6% during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. The effective tax rate in all periods presented was lower than the blended statutory rate of 40.5% resulting primarily from the Company’s tax-exempt investment income on securities, loans and company owned life insurance, income tax credits generated from investments in a new markets tax credit project, and income generated by subsidiaries domiciled in a state with no state or local income tax.  Further lowering the effective tax rate during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was the non-taxability of the $1.045 million gain on securities related to the acquisition accounting treatment of the existing equity ownership position the Company held in American Community at the time of acquisition.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Total assets at September 30, 2011 increased $495.2 million to $1.871 billion compared with $1.376 billion in total assets at December 31, 2010.  Cash and cash equivalents increased $33.3 million to $52.6 million at September 30, 2011 compared with $19.3 million at year-end 2010.  Securities available-for-sale increased $236.6 million to $583.3 million at September 30, 2011 compared with $346.7 million at year-end 2010.  The increase in cash and cash equivalents and securities available-for-sale was primarily attributable to organic growth in the Company’s deposit portfolio and to the acquisition of American Community.

Premises, furniture and equipment (net), at September 30, 2011 increased $11.3 million to $37.3 million compared with $26.0 million of such assets at December 31, 2010.  This increase was primarily attributable to the purchase of premises, furniture and equipment, with a fair value of approximately $9.4 million, as part of the acquisition of the Bank of Evansville and its three branch office locations.

Goodwill increased $9.3 million to $19.2 million at September 30, 2011 and other intangible assets increased $2.2 million to $4.8 million at September 30, 2011 as compared with year end 2010.  These increases were the result of the acquisition of American Community.

Total loans outstanding increased approximately $196.1 million at September 30, 2011 compared with year-end 2010.  The loans acquired from American Community were the predominant factor in the increased loan portfolio.

End of Period Loan Balances:
Current
(dollars in thousands)
September 30,
December 31,
Period
2011
2010
Change
Commercial and Industrial Loans
$ 290,519 $ 218,443 $ 72,076
Commercial Real Estate Loans
450,596 339,555 111,041
Agricultural Loans
157,310 165,166 (7,856 )
Home Equity and Consumer Loans
126,648 118,244 8,404
Residential Mortgage Loans
89,741 77,310 12,431
Total Loans
$ 1,114,814 $ 918,718 $ 196,096
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The Company’s allowance for loan losses totaled $15.2 million at September 30, 2011 representing an increase of $1,849,000 or 19% on an annualized basis from year-end 2010.  The allowance for loan losses represented 1.36% of period-end loans at September 30, 2011 compared with 1.45% at December 31, 2010.  The decline in the allowance for loan loss as a percent of total loans was the result of the acquisition accounting treatment for allowance for loan losses attributable to the acquisition of American Community.  Under acquisition accounting treatment, loans are recorded at fair value which includes a credit risk component, and therefore the allowance on loans acquired is not carried over from the seller.  As of September 30, 2011, the Company held a discount on acquired loans of $6.7 million which includes loans acquired in the American Community acquisition and loans acquired in a branch acquisition completed in the second quarter of 2010.

Total deposits at September 30, 2011 increased $466.5 million to $1.554 billion compared with year-end 2010 total deposits.  The deposits relative to American Community totaled $323.9 million at September 30, 2011.  Deposits from the Company’s branch bank network as constituted on December 31, 2010 (prior to the American Community acquisition) increased $142.6 million or approximately 17% on an annualized basis during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

End of Period Deposit Balances:
Current
(dollars in thousands)
September 30,
December 31,
Period
2011
2010
Change
Non-interest-bearing Demand Deposits
$ 272,846 $ 184,204 $ 88,642
Interest-bearing Demand, Savings, & Money Market Accounts
881,424 541,532 339,892
Time Deposits < $100,000
283,321 272,963 10,358
Time Deposits of $100,000 or more & Brokered Deposits
116,187 88,587 27,600
Total Deposits
$ 1,553,778 $ 1,087,286 $ 466,492

Non-performing Assets:

The following is an analysis of the Company’s non-performing assets at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (dollars in thousands):
September 30,
December 31,
2011
2010
Non-accrual Loans
$ 14,331 $ 10,150
Past Due Loans (90 days or more)
671
Restructured Loans
420 396
Total Non-performing Loans
14,751 11,217
Other Real Estate
3,004 2,095
Total Non-performing Assets
$ 17,755 $ 13,312
Non-performing Loans to Total Loans
1.33 % 1.22 %
Allowance for Loan Loss to Non-performing Loans
102.81 % 118.72 %

Non-performing assets totaled $17.7 million at September 30, 2011 compared to $13.3 million of non-performing assets at December 31, 2010.  Non-performing assets represented 0.95% of total assets at September 30, 2011 compared to 0.97% at year-end 2010.  Non-performing loans totaled $14.8 million at September 30, 2011 compared to $11.2 million of non-performing loans at December 31, 2010.  Non-performing loans represented 1.33% of total outstanding loans at September 30, 2011 compared with 1.22% of total loans outstanding at year-end 2010.  The increase in non-performing loans attributable to the acquisition of American Community totaled $1.5 million at September 30, 2011.  The remainder of the increase was attributable to two commercial credit relationships.  One relationship was acquired as a part of the branch acquisition the Company completed during the second quarter of 2010.  This credit is related to the operation of two restaurants and totaled $3.9 million at September 30, 2011.  The second relationship is a commercial real estate participation loan secured by a convenience store that totaled $2.4 million at September 30, 2011.

Capital Resources:

Federal banking regulations provide guidelines for determining the capital adequacy of bank holding companies and banks.  These guidelines provide for a more narrow definition of core capital and assign a measure of risk to the various categories of assets.  The Company is required to maintain minimum levels of capital in proportion to total risk-weighted assets and off-balance sheet exposures such as loan commitments and standby letters of credit.

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Tier 1, or core capital, consists of shareholders’ equity plus certain amounts of instruments commonly referred to as trust preferred securities, less goodwill, core deposit intangibles, other identifiable intangibles and certain deferred tax assets defined by bank regulations.  Tier 2 capital currently consists of the amount of the allowance for loan losses which does not exceed a defined maximum allowance limit of 1.25 percent of gross risk adjusted assets and certain amounts of subordinated debenture obligations.  Total capital is the sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital.

The minimum requirements under these standards are generally at least a 4.0 percent leverage ratio, which is Tier 1 capital divided by defined “total assets”; 4.0 percent Tier 1 capital to risk-adjusted assets; and, an 8.0 percent total capital to risk-adjusted assets ratios.  Under these guidelines, the Company, on a consolidated basis, and its subsidiary bank, have capital ratios that exceed the regulatory minimums.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA) requires federal regulatory agencies to define capital tiers.  These are: well-capitalized, adequately-capitalized, under-capitalized, significantly under-capitalized, and critically under-capitalized.  Under these regulations, a “well-capitalized” entity must achieve a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 6.0 percent; a total capital ratio of at least 10.0 percent; and, a leverage ratio of at least 5.0 percent, and not be under a capital directive.  The Company’s subsidiary bank was categorized as well-capitalized as of September 30, 2011.

At September 30, 2011, management was not under such a capital directive, nor was it aware of any current recommendations by banking regulatory authorities which, if they were to be implemented, would have or are reasonably likely to have, a material effect on the Company’s liquidity, capital resources or operations.

The table below presents the Company’s consolidated capital ratios under regulatory guidelines:

Minimum for
Capital
At
At
Adequacy
September 30,
December 31,
Purposes
2011
2010
Leverage Ratio
4.00 % 7.45 % 7.61 %
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-adjusted Assets
4.00 % 10.58 % 10.37 %
Total Capital to Risk-adjusted Assets
8.00 % 13.61 % 14.18 %

As of September 30, 2011, shareholders’ equity increased by $45.5 million to $167.0 million compared with $121.5 million at year-end 2010.  The increase in shareholders’ equity was largely attributable to the issuance of the Company’s common shares in the acquisition of American Community.  Approximately 1,449,000 shares were issued to American Community shareholders resulting in an increase to shareholders’ equity of $26.7 million.  The increase in shareholders’ equity was also attributable to an increase of $9.4 million in retained earnings and an increase of $9.1 million in accumulated other comprehensive income related to an increase in net unrealized gains in the Company’s securities available-for-sale portfolio.  Shareholders’ equity represented 8.9% of total assets at September 30, 2011 and 8.8% of total assets at December 31, 2010.   Shareholders’ equity included $24.0 million of goodwill and other intangible assets at September 30, 2011 compared to $12.5 million of goodwill and other intangible assets at December 31, 2010.

Liquidity:

The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows details the elements of changes in the Company’s consolidated cash and cash equivalents.  Total cash and cash equivalents increased $33.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 ending at $52.6 million.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, operating activities resulted in net cash inflows of $26.4 million.  Investing activities resulted in net cash outflows of $112.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  Financing activities resulted in net cash inflows for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 of $119.5 million.  The net inflows from financing activities was primarily the result of increased deposits partially offset by a reduction of short-term borrowings in the form of repurchase agreements with deposit customers and overnight variable rate borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank.

The parent company is a corporation separate and distinct from its bank and other subsidiaries.  The Company uses funds at the parent company level to pay dividends to its shareholders, to acquire or make other investments in other businesses or their securities or assets, to repurchase its stock from time to time, and for other general corporate purposes including debt service. The parent company does not have access at the parent-company level to the deposits and certain other sources of funds that are available to its bank subsidiary to support its operations.  Instead, the parent company has historically derived most of its revenues from dividends paid to the parent company by its bank subsidiary.  The Company’s banking subsidiary is subject to statutory restrictions on its ability to pay dividends to the parent company.  The parent company has in recent years supplemented the dividends received from its subsidiaries with borrowings.  As of September 30, 2011, the parent company had approximately $14.7 million of cash and cash equivalents available to meet its cash flow needs.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED RISKS

The Company from time to time in its oral and written communications makes statements relating to its expectations regarding the future. These types of statements are considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  The Company may include forward-looking statements in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), such as this Form 10-Q, in other written materials, and in oral statements made by senior management to analysts, investors, representatives of the media, and others.  Such forward looking statements can include statements about the Company’s net interest income or net interest margin; its adequacy of allowance for loan losses, levels of provisions for loan losses, and the quality of the Company’s loans and other assets; simulations of changes in interest rates; expected results from mergers with or acquisitions of other businesses; litigation results; tax estimates and recognition; dividend policy; parent company cash resources and cash requirements, and parent company capital resources; estimated cost savings, plans and objectives for future operations; and expectations about the Company’s financial and business performance and other business matters as well as economic and market conditions and trends.  They often can be identified by the use of words like “expect,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “intend,” “project,” “estimate,” “believe” or “anticipate,” or similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the forward-looking statement is made.

Readers are cautioned that, by their nature, all forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors.  Actual results may differ materially and adversely from the expectations of the Company that are expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement.  The discussions in this Item 2 list some of the factors that could cause the Company's actual results to vary materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements.  Other risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to vary materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement include the unknown future direction of interest rates and the timing and magnitude of any changes in interest rates; changes in competitive conditions; the introduction, withdrawal, success and timing of asset/liability management strategies or of mergers and acquisitions and other business initiatives and strategies; changes in customer borrowing, repayment, investment and deposit practices; changes in fiscal, monetary and tax policies; changes in financial and capital markets; deterioration in general economic conditions, either nationally or locally, resulting in, among other things, credit quality deterioration; capital management activities, including possible future sales of new securities, or possible repurchases or redemptions by the Company of outstanding debt or equity securities; risks of expansion through acquisitions and mergers, such as unexpected credit quality problems of the acquired loans or other assets, unexpected attrition of the customer base of the acquired institution or branches, and difficulties in integration of the acquired operations; factors driving impairment charges on investments; the impact, extent and timing of technological changes; litigation liabilities, including related costs, expenses, settlements and judgments, or the outcome of matters before regulatory agencies, whether pending or commencing in the future; actions of the Federal Reserve Board; changes in accounting principles and interpretations; potential increases of federal deposit insurance premium expense, and possible future special assessments of FDIC premiums, either industry wide or specific to the Company’s banking subsidiary; actions of the regulatory authorities under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and other possible legislative and regulatory actions and reforms; and the continued availability of earnings and excess capital sufficient for the lawful and prudent declaration and payment of cash dividends.  Such statements reflect our views with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to the operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity of the Company.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Investors should consider these risks, uncertainties, and other factors, in addition to those mentioned by the Company in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, and other SEC filings from time to time, when considering any forward-looking statement.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company’s exposure to market risk is reviewed on a regular basis by the Asset/Liability Committee and Boards of Directors of the parent company and its subsidiary bank.  Primary market risks which impact the Company’s operations are liquidity risk and interest rate risk.

The liquidity of the parent company is dependent upon the receipt of dividends from its subsidiary bank, which is subject to certain regulatory limitations.  The Bank’s source of funding is predominately core deposits, maturities of securities, repayments of loan principal and interest, federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank.

The Company monitors interest rate risk by the use of computer simulation modeling to estimate the potential impact on its net interest income under various interest rate scenarios, and by estimating its static interest rate sensitivity position.   Another method by which the Company’s interest rate risk position can be estimated is by computing estimated changes in its net portfolio value (“NPV”).  This method estimates interest rate risk exposure from movements in interest rates by using interest rate sensitivity analysis to determine the change in the NPV of discounted cash flows from assets and liabilities.

NPV represents the market value of portfolio equity and is equal to the estimated market value of assets minus the estimated market value of liabilities.  Computations are based on a number of assumptions, including the relative levels of market interest rates and prepayments in mortgage loans and certain types of investments.  These computations do not contemplate any actions management may undertake in response to changes in interest rates, and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results.  In addition, certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of computing NPV.  Should interest rates remain or decrease below current levels, the proportion of adjustable rate loans could decrease in future periods due to refinancing activity.  In the event of an interest rate change, prepayment levels would likely be different from those assumed in the table.  Lastly, the ability of many borrowers to repay their adjustable rate debt may decline during a rising interest rate environment.

The table below provides an assessment of the risk to NPV in the event of a sudden and sustained 2% increase and decrease in prevailing interest rates (dollars in thousands).

Interest Rate Sensitivity as of September 30, 2011
Net Portfolio Value
Net Portfolio
as a % of Present Value
Value
of Assets
Changes
in rates
$ Amount
% Change
NPV Ratio
Change
+2% 149,379 (14.43 )% 8.31 %
(102)b.p.
Base
174,560 9.33 %
-2% 136,555 (21.77 )% 7.23 %
(210)b.p.

This Item 3 includes forward-looking statements.  See “Forward-looking Statements” included in Part I, Item 2 of this Report for a discussion of certain factors that could cause the Company’s actual exposure to market risk to vary materially from that expressed or implied above.  These factors include possible changes in economic conditions; interest rate fluctuations, competitive product and pricing pressures within the Company’s markets; and equity and fixed income market fluctuations.  Actual experience may also vary materially to the extent that the Company’s assumptions described above prove to be inaccurate.

Item 4.   Controls and Procedures

As of September 30, 2011, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were as of that date effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of systems of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective systems of disclosure controls and procedures can provide only reasonable assurances of achieving their control objectives.

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s third fiscal quarter of 2011 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

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

(e) The following table sets forth information regarding the Company's purchases of its common shares during each of the three months ended September 30, 2011.
Total
Maximum Number
Number
Total Number of Shares
(or Approximate Dollar
Of Shares
Average Price
(or Units) Purchased as Part
Value) of Shares (or Units)
(or Units)
Paid Per Share
of Publicly Announced Plans
that May Yet Be Purchased
Period
Purchased
(or Unit)
or Programs
under the Plans or Programs (1)
7/1/11 – 7/31/11
272,789
8/1/11 – 8/31/11
272,789
9/1/11 – 9/30/11
272,789
(1) On April 26, 2001, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had approved a stock repurchase program for up to 607,754 of its outstanding common shares, of which the Company had purchased 334,965 common shares through September 30, 2011 (both such numbers adjusted for subsequent stock dividends).  The Board of Directors established no expiration date for this program. The Company purchased no shares under this program during the three months ended September 30, 2011.

Item 6.   Exhibits

The exhibits described by the Exhibit Index immediately following the Signature Page of this Report are incorporated herein by reference.

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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.

GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
Date: November 8, 2011
By
/s/Mark A. Schroeder
Mark A. Schroeder
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 8, 2011
By
/s/Bradley M. Rust
Bradley M. Rust
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX OF EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.
Description
31.1
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 302 Certification for Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
31.2
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 302 Certification for Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
32.1
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 906 Certification for Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
32.2
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 906 Certification for Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
101*
The following materials from German American Bancorp, Inc.’s Form 10-Q Report for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheet, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, and (iv) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.

*Exhibits that are furnished, not filed.

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