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10-Q 1 lcnb630201510q.htm 10-Q LCNB 6.30.2015 10Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 000-26121
LCNB Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio
31-1626393
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

2 North Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(513) 932-1414
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
x Yes ¨ No

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
¨ Yes x No
The number of shares outstanding of the issuer's common stock, without par value, as of August 6, 2015 was 9,897,475 shares.



LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS


1


PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

June 30, 2015
December 31,
2014
(Unaudited)
ASSETS:
Cash and due from banks
$
21,195

14,235

Interest-bearing demand deposits
6,718

1,610

Total cash and cash equivalents
27,913

15,845

Investment securities:


Available-for-sale, at fair value
347,860

285,365

Held-to-maturity, at cost
24,677

22,725

Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost
2,476

2,346

Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
3,638

3,638

Loans, net
751,857

695,835

Premises and equipment, net
22,591

20,733

Goodwill
30,187

27,638

Core deposit and other intangibles
5,817

4,780

Bank owned life insurance
22,250

21,936

Other assets
10,097

7,225

TOTAL ASSETS
$
1,249,363

1,108,066

LIABILITIES:


Deposits:


Noninterest-bearing
$
228,743

213,303

Interest-bearing
855,290

732,902

Total deposits
1,084,033

946,205

Short-term borrowings
12,731

16,645

Long-term debt
6,085

11,357

Accrued interest and other liabilities
8,816

8,164

TOTAL LIABILITIES
1,111,665

982,371

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:


Preferred shares – no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares, none outstanding


Common shares – no par value, authorized 12,000,000 shares, issued 10,650,531 and 10,064,945 shares at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
76,607

67,181

Retained earnings
72,281

69,394

Treasury shares at cost, 753,627 shares at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014
(11,665
)
(11,665
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
475

785

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
137,698

125,695

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
1,249,363

1,108,066


The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet as of that day.

2


LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2015
2014
2015
2014
INTEREST INCOME:
Interest and fees on loans
$
9,492

8,144

18,032

15,840

Interest on investment securities:




Taxable
1,033

1,026

1,889

1,917

Non-taxable
702

657

1,355

1,303

Other investments
121

99

162

144

TOTAL INTEREST INCOME
11,348

9,926

21,438

19,204

INTEREST EXPENSE:




Interest on deposits
671

814

1,353

1,623

Interest on short-term borrowings
4

5

8

8

Interest on long-term debt
73

101

149

204

TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
748

920

1,510

1,835

NET INTEREST INCOME
10,600

9,006

19,928

17,369

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
677

255

746

336

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
9,923

8,751

19,182

17,033

NON-INTEREST INCOME:




Trust income
852

728

1,652

1,383

Service charges and fees on deposit accounts
1,234

1,252

2,341

2,374

Net gain (loss) on sales of securities
221


332

(4
)
Bank owned life insurance income
155

170

314

342

Gains from sales of loans
219

53

254

68

Other operating income
150

98

244

215

TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
2,831

2,301

5,137

4,378

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:




Salaries and employee benefits
4,381

3,956

8,671

7,874

Equipment expenses
302

345

590

639

Occupancy expense, net
584

514

1,179

1,165

State franchise tax
250

239

502

483

Marketing
220

197

383

329

Amortization of intangibles
175

148

321

274

FDIC insurance premiums
145

160

296

309

Merger-related expenses
522

70

592

1,362

Other non-interest expense
1,847

1,971

3,541

3,837

TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
8,426

7,600

16,075

16,272

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
4,328

3,452

8,244

5,139

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
1,205

841

2,287

1,205

NET INCOME
$
3,123

2,611

5,957

3,934

Dividends declared per common share
$
0.16

0.16

0.32

0.32

Earnings per common share:




Basic
$
0.33

0.28

0.63

0.42

Diluted
0.32

0.28

0.62

0.42

Weighted average common shares outstanding:




Basic
9,694,732

9,293,382

9,504,739

9,290,905

Diluted
9,804,728

9,402,343

9,609,050

9,407,964

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

3


LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2015
2014
2015
2014
Net income
$
3,123

2,611

5,957

3,934

Other comprehensive income (loss):




Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $838 and $822 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively and $75 and $1,315 for six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 respectively)
(1,627
)
1,598

(147
)
2,554

Reclassification adjustment for net realized (gain) loss on sale of available-for-sale securities included in net income (net of taxes of $75 and $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively and $113 and $1 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 respectively)
(146
)

(219
)
3

Change in nonqualified pension plan unrecognized net loss and unrecognized prior service cost (net of taxes of $15 and $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively and $29 and $1 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 respectively)
28

1

56

3

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
$
1,378

4,210

5,647

6,494


The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.


4


LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Common Shares Outstanding
Common Stock
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Shares
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total Shareholders'
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2013
9,287,536

$
66,785

65,475

(11,665
)
(1,722
)
118,873

Net income


3,934



3,934

Other comprehensive income, net of taxes




2,560

2,560

Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan
10,734

176




176

Compensation expense relating to stock options

13




13

Common stock dividends, $0.32 per share


(2,972
)


(2,972
)
Balance at June 30, 2014
9,298,270

$
66,974

66,437

(11,665
)
838

122,584

Balance at December 31, 2014
9,311,318

$
67,181

69,394

(11,665
)
785

125,695

Net income


5,957



5,957

Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes




(310
)
(310
)
Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan
12,005

188




188

Acquisition of BNB Bancorp, Inc.
560.132

9,063

9,063

Exercise of stock options
13,449

152




152

Excess tax benefit on exercise of stock options
13

13

Compensation expense relating to stock options
10

10

Common stock dividends, $0.32 per share


(3,070
)


(3,070
)
Balance at June 30, 2015
9,896,904

$
76,607

72,281

(11,665
)
475

137,698


The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.


5


LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2015
2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income
$
5,957

3,934

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:


Depreciation, amortization, and accretion
1,257

1,482

Provision for loan losses
746

336

Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
(314
)
(342
)
Realized gain (loss) from sales of securities available-for-sale
(332
)
4

Realized gain from sales of premises and equipment

(7
)
Realized (gain) loss from sales and write-downs of other real estate owned and repossessed assets
(9
)
68

Origination of mortgage loans for sale
(3,594
)
(3,480
)
Realized gains from sales of loans
(254
)
(68
)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans
3,633

3,514

Compensation expense related to stock options
10

13

Changes in:


Accrued income receivable
(66
)
56

Other assets
(2,671
)
(532
)
Other liabilities
651

(534
)
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS
(943
)
510

NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
5,014

4,444

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:


Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale
54,955

26,071

Proceeds from maturities and calls of investment securities:


Available-for-sale
10,858

19,863

Held-to-maturity
1,471

3,006

Purchases of investment securities:


Available-for-sale
(70,922
)
(76,330
)
Held-to-maturity
(3,413
)
(10,526
)
Purchase of Federal Reserve Bank stock

(743
)
Proceeds from redemption of Federal Reserve Bank stock

41

Proceeds from sale of impaired loans
4,559


Net increase in loans
(26,123
)
(2,252
)
Proceeds from redemption of bank owned life insurance

3,633

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned and repossessed assets
114

203

Additions to other real estate owned
(20
)
(17
)
Purchases of premises and equipment
(231
)
(770
)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
21

38

Net cash acquired from (paid for) acquisition
8,993

(9,115
)
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(19,738
)
(46,898
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:


Net increase in deposits
38,695

35,822

Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings
(3,914
)
14,217

Principal payments on long-term debt
(5,272
)
(596
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
28

24

Proceeds and excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options
165


Cash dividends paid on common stock
(2,910
)
(2,820
)
NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
26,792

46,647

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
12,068

4,193

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
15,845

14,688

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$
27,913

18,881

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:


Interest paid
$
1,542

1,710

Income taxes paid
2,450

1,700

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:


Transfer from loans to other real estate owned and repossessed assets
79

435


The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

6


LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
Substantially all of the assets, liabilities and operations of LCNB Corp. ("LCNB") are attributable to its wholly-owned subsidiary, LCNB National Bank (the "Bank").  The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of LCNB and the Bank.

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods, as required by Regulation S-X, Rule 10-01.

The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet as of that day.

Certain prior period data presented in the financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2015 .  These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, accounting policies, and financial notes thereto included in LCNB's 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.

Note 2 – Acquisitions

On December 29, 2014 , LCNB and BNB Bancorp, Inc. (“BNB”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which BNB was acquired by LCNB on April 30, 2015. Immediately following the merger of BNB into LCNB, Brookville National Bank ("Brookville"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNB, was merged into LCNB National Bank. Brookville operated a main office and a branch office, both in Brookville, Ohio.  These offices became branches of the Bank after the merger.

Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the shareholders of BNB common stock received, for each share of BNB common stock, (i) $ 15.75 in cash and (ii) 2.005 LCNB common shares.

On October 28, 2013 , LCNB and Colonial Banc Corp. (“Colonial”) entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which LCNB purchased from Colonial on January 24, 2014 all of the issued and outstanding shares of Eaton National Bank & Trust Co. ("Eaton National"). Immediately following the acquisition, Eaton National was merged into the Bank.  Eaton National operated five full–service branches with a main office and another facility in Eaton, Ohio and branch offices in each of West Alexandria, Ohio, New Paris, Ohio, and Lewisburg, Ohio.  These offices became branches of the Bank after the merger.



7

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 2 – Acquisitions (continued)


The mergers with BNB and Eaton National were accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and consideration paid were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the respective merger dates, as summarized in the following table (in thousands):

BNB
Eaton National
Consideration Paid:
Common shares issued
$
9,063


Cash paid to shareholder(s)
4,403

24,750

Total consideration paid
13,466

24,750


Identifiable Assets Acquired:

Cash and cash equivalents
13,396

15,635

Investment securities
58,239

35,859

Federal Reserve Bank stock
130

41

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

784

Loans
34,661

115,944

Premises and equipment
2,311

1,314

Bank owned life insurance

3,618

Core deposit intangible
1,418

2,466

Other real estate owned

262

Other assets
527

1,624

Total identifiable assets acquired
110,682

177,547


Liabilities Assumed:

Deposits
99,133

165,335

Short-term borrowings

651

Deferred income taxes
576


Other liabilities
57

263

Total liabilities assumed
99,766

166,249


Total Identifiable Net Assets Acquired
10,916

11,298


Goodwill resulting from merger
2,550

13,452


The amount of goodwill recorded reflects LCNB's entrance into new markets and related synergies that are expected to result from the acquisitions and represent the excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired.  The goodwill will not be amortizable on LCNB's financial records, but is deductible for tax purposes.  The core deposit intangible for BNB and Eaton National is being amortized over nine and eight years, respectively, using the straight-line method.
Prior to the end of the one-year measurement period for finalizing the purchase allocation for BNB, if information becomes available which would indicate adjustments to the purchase price allocation, such adjustments will be included in the purchase price retrospectively.

Direct costs related to the acquisitions were expensed as incurred and are recorded as a merger-related expense in the consolidated statements of income.

8

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 2 – Acquisitions (continued)


The results of operations are included in the consolidated statement of income from the dates of the mergers.  The estimated amount of BNB revenue (net interest income plus non-interest income) and net income, excluding merger-related expenses, included in LCNB's consolidated statement of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 were as follows (in thousands):
Three Months
Six Months
Total revenue
$
325

325

Net income
65

65


The following table presents unaudited pro forma information as if the merger with BNB had occurred on January 1, 2014 (in thousands).  This pro forma information gives effect to certain adjustments, including acquisition accounting fair value adjustments, amortization of the core deposit intangible, and related income tax effects.  It does not include merger-related expenses.  The pro forma information does not necessarily reflect the results of operations that would have occurred had the merger with BNB occurred in 2014.  In particular, expected operational cost savings are not reflected in the pro forma amounts.
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2015
2014
2015
2014
Total revenue
$
13,620

11,999

25,892

23,123

Net income
3,127

2,692

6,377

4,096

Basic earnings per common share
0.32

0.28

0.65

0.42

Diluted earnings per common share
0.31

0.27

0.64

0.41



9

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)



Note 3 - Investment Securities
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of available-for-sale investment securities at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
June 30, 2015
Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Treasury notes
$
85,946

513

173

86,286

U.S. Agency notes
108,606

258

774

108,090

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
28,152

310

280

28,182

Certificates of deposit
2,580

4


2,584

Municipal securities:




Non-taxable
92,873

1,422

483

93,812

Taxable
25,135

416

69

25,482

Mutual funds
2,500


28

2,472

Trust preferred securities
49



49

Equity securities
871

69

37

903

$
346,712

$
2,992

1,844

347,860

Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Municipal securities:
Non-taxable
24,077

122

206

23,993

Taxable
600


3

597

$
24,677

122

209

24,590

December 31, 2014
Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Treasury notes
$
62,406

290

136

62,560

U.S. Agency notes
84,661

188

1,212

83,637

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
37,838

413

219

38,032

Certificates of deposit
3,076

10


3,086

Municipal securities:




Non-taxable
75,727

1,972

304

77,395

Taxable
16,005

465

75

16,395

Mutual funds
2,483


22

2,461

Trust preferred securities
50



50

Equity securities
1,415

372

38

1,749

$
283,661

3,710

2,006

285,365

Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Municipal securities:
Non-taxable
22,525

108

695

21,938

Taxable
200



200

$
22,725

108

695

22,138


10

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 3 - Investment Securities (continued)


Information concerning available-for-sale investment securities with gross unrealized losses at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , aggregated by length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, is as follows (dollars in thousands):
Less than Twelve Months
Twelve Months or Greater
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
June 30, 2015
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Treasury notes
$
18,682

123

$
4,857

50

U.S. Agency notes
58,259

327

27,163

447

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
7,165

131

5,070

149

Municipal securities:


Non-taxable
29,020

268

8,174

215

Taxable
9,547

46

877

23

Mutual funds
1,226

20

261

8

Trust preferred securities
49




Equity securities
252

27

121

10

$
124,200

942

$
46,523

902

Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Municipal securities:
Non-taxable
$
9,742

41

4,190

165

Taxable
397

3



$
10,139

44

$
4,190

165

December 31, 2014
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Treasury notes
$
9,141

7

$
8,774

129

U.S. Agency notes


65,971

1,212

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
3,795

2

11,456

217

Municipal securities:



Non-taxable
7,211

58

11,419

246

Taxable
3,117

15

3,668

60

Mutual funds
281

12

1,190

10

Trust preferred securities
50




Equity securities
197

29

123

9

$
23,792

123

$
102,601

1,883

Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Municipal securities:
Non-taxable
$
8,152

540

$
4,200

155

Taxable




$
8,152

540

$
4,200

155



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 3 - Investment Securities (continued)


Management has determined that the unrealized losses at June 30, 2015 are primarily due to fluctuations in market interest rates and do not reflect credit quality deterioration of the securities.   Because LCNB does not have the intent to sell the investments and it is more likely than not that LCNB will not be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be at maturity, LCNB does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

Contractual maturities of investment securities at June 30, 2015 were as follows (in thousands).  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities when issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations.
Available-for-Sale
Held-to-Maturity
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Due within one year
$
11,697

11,771

4,581

4,603

Due from one to five years
186,975

188,107

3,487

3,463

Due from five to ten years
113,492

113,337

4,534

4,415

Due after ten years
2,976

3,039

12,075

12,109

315,140

316,254

24,677

24,590

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
28,152

28,182



Mutual funds
2,500

2,472



Trust preferred securities
49

49



Equity securities
871

903



$
346,712

347,860

24,677

24,590


Investment securities with a market value of $209,493,000 and $175,094,000 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

Certain information concerning the sale of investment securities available-for-sale for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2015
2014
2015
2014
Proceeds from sales
48,953


54,955

26,071

Gross realized gains
234


345

2

Gross realized losses
13


13

6




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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)



Note 4 - Loans
Major classifications of loans at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2015
December 31, 2014
Commercial and industrial
47,958

35,424

Commercial, secured by real estate
399,551

379,141

Residential real estate
273,249

254,087

Consumer
19,718

18,006

Agricultural
13,434

11,472

Other loans, including deposit overdrafts
638

680

754,548

698,810

Deferred net origination costs (fees)
188

146

754,736

698,956

Less allowance for loan losses
2,879

3,121

Loans, net
751,857

695,835


All advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati are secured by a blanket pledge of LCNB's 1-4 family first lien mortgage loans in the amount of approximately $232 million and $212 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.  Additionally, LCNB is required to hold minimum levels of FHLB stock, based on the outstanding borrowings.

Loans acquired through mergers are recorded at fair value with no carryover of the acquired entity's previously established allowance for loan losses.  The excess of expected cash flows over the estimated fair value of acquired loans is recognized as interest income over the remaining contractual lives of the loans using the level yield method. Subsequent decreases in expected cash flows will require additions to the allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows result in the recognition of additional interest income over the then-remaining contractual lives of the loans.

Impaired loans acquired are accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30.  Factors considered in evaluating whether an acquired loan was impaired include delinquency status and history, updated borrower credit status, collateral information, and updated loan-to-value information.  The difference between contractually required payments at the time of acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected is referred to as the nonaccretable difference.  The interest component of the cash flows expected to be collected is referred to as the accretable yield and is recognized as interest income over the remaining contractual life of the loan using the level yield method.   Subsequent decreases in expected cash flows will require additions to the allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows will result in a reclassification from the nonaccretable difference to the accretable yield.
The following table provides certain information at the acquisition date on loans acquired from BNB on April 30, 2015 and Eaton National on January 24, 2014, not including loans considered to be impaired (in thousands):
BNB
Eaton National
Contractually required principal at acquisition
$
32,174

102,483

Less fair value adjustment
199

1,347

Fair value of acquired loans
$
31,975

101,136


Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected
$
195

1,702



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 4 – Loans (continued)


The following table provides details on acquired impaired loans obtained through the mergers with BNB and Eaton National that are accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 310-30 (in thousands):
BNB
Eaton National
Contractually required principal at acquisition
$
3,511

23,414

Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected (nonaccretable difference)
(404
)
(6,088
)
Expected cash flows at acquisition
3,107

17,326

Interest component of expected cash flows (accretable discount)
(413
)
(2,163
)
Fair value of acquired impaired loans
$
2,694

15,163


Non-accrual, past-due, and accruing restructured loans as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2015
December 31, 2014
Non-accrual loans:
Commercial and industrial
$


Commercial, secured by real estate
883

4,277

Agricultural
34

70

Residential real estate
1,044

1,252

Total non-accrual loans
1,961

5,599

Past-due 90 days or more and still accruing
128

203

Total non-accrual and past-due 90 days or more and still accruing
2,089

5,802

Accruing restructured loans
14,041

14,269

Total
$
16,130

20,071


LCNB sold impaired loans with a carrying value of approximately $4.5 million during the second quarter 2015. The decrease in non-accrual loans at June 30, 2015 as compared to December 31, 2014 is primarily due to this sale.






















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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 4 – Loans (continued)


The allowance for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
Commercial
& Industrial
Commercial, Secured by
Real Estate
Residential
Real Estate
Consumer
Agricultural
Other
Total
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
Allowance for loan losses:
Balance, beginning of period
$
131

1,640

934

54

77

1

2,837

Provision charged to expenses
41

552

53

16

6

9

677

Losses charged off
(11
)
(633
)
(115
)
(18
)
(67
)
(12
)
(856
)
Recoveries
1

96

42

10

67

5

221

Balance, end of period
$
162

1,655

914

62

83

3

2,879

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
Allowance for loan losses:
Balance, beginning of year
$
129

1,990

926

63

11

2

3,121

Provision charged to expenses
42

515

117

(13
)
72

13

746

Losses charged off
(11
)
(946
)
(197
)
(29
)
(67
)
(26
)
(1,276
)
Recoveries
2

96

68

41

67

14

288

Balance, end of period
$
162

1,655

914

62

83

3

2,879

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
Allowance for loan losses:







Balance, beginning of period
$
72

2,530

703

64


1

3,370

Provision charged to expenses
255

(294
)
264

17

8

5

255

Losses charged off

(168
)
(56
)
(38
)

(15
)
(277
)
Recoveries
4


5

26


11

46

Balance, end of period
$
331

2,068

916

69

8

2

3,394

Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
Allowance for loan losses:







Balance, beginning of year
$
175

2,520

826

66


1

3,588

Provision charged to expenses
146

(81
)
239

14

8

10

336

Losses charged off

(371
)
(175
)
(61
)

(33
)
(640
)
Recoveries
10


26

50


24

110

Balance, end of period
$
331

2,068

916

69

8

2

3,394




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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 4 – Loans (continued)


A breakdown of the allowance for loan losses and the loan portfolio by loan segment at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
Commercial
& Industrial
Commercial, Secured by
Real Estate
Residential
Real Estate
Consumer
Agricultural
Other
Total
June 30, 2015
Allowance for loan losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
10

299

64




373

Collectively evaluated for impairment
152

1,356

850

62

83

3

2,506

Acquired credit impaired loans







Balance, end of period
$
162

1,655

914

62

83

3

2,879

Loans:
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
385

12,561

1,648

51



14,645

Collectively evaluated for impairment
45,709

378,388

268,752

19,695

13,404

138

726,086

Acquired credit impaired loans
1,881

8,281

3,247

57

39

500

14,005

Balance, end of period
$
47,975

399,230

273,647

19,803

13,443

638

754,736

December 31, 2014
Allowance for loan losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
10

415

89




514

Collectively evaluated for impairment
119

1,273

836

63

11

2

2,304

Acquired credit impaired loans

302

1




303

Balance, end of period
$
129

1,990

926

63

11

2

3,121

Loans:
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
401

13,022

1,701

55



15,179

Collectively evaluated for impairment
33,941

352,774

249,374

17,954

11,371

167

665,581

Acquired credit impaired loans
1,092

12,984

3,425

81

101

513

18,196

Balance, end of period
$
35,434

378,780

254,500

18,090

11,472

680

698,956



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 4 – Loans (continued)


The risk characteristics of LCNB's material loan portfolio segments are as follows:

Commercial and Industrial Loans. LCNB’s commercial and industrial loan portfolio consists of loans for various purposes, including loans to fund working capital requirements (such as inventory and receivables financing) and purchases of machinery and equipment.  LCNB offers a variety of commercial and industrial loan arrangements, including term loans, balloon loans, and lines of credit.  Most commercial and industrial loans have a variable rate, with adjustments occurring monthly, annually, every three years, or every five years.  Adjustments are generally based on a publicly available index rate plus a margin.  The margin varies based on the terms and collateral securing the loan.  Commercial and industrial loans are offered to businesses and professionals for short and medium terms on both a collateralized and uncollateralized basis. Commercial and industrial loans typically are underwritten on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of the business.  Collateral, when obtained, may include liens on furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, receivables, or other assets.  As a result, such loans involve complexities, variables, and risks that require thorough underwriting and more robust servicing than other types of loans.

Commercial, Secured by Real Estate Loans. Commercial real estate loans include loans secured by a variety of commercial, retail, and office buildings, religious facilities, multifamily (more than two-family) residential properties, construction and land development loans, and other land loans. Commercial real estate loan products generally amortize over five to twenty-five years and are payable in monthly principal and interest installments.  Some have balloon payments due within one to ten years after the origination date.  Many have adjustable interest rates with adjustment periods ranging from one to ten years, some of which are subject to established “floor” interest rates.

Commercial real estate loans are underwritten based on the ability of the property, in the case of income producing property, or the borrower’s business to generate sufficient cash flow to amortize the debt. Secondary emphasis is placed upon global debt service, collateral value, financial strength of any guarantors, and other factors. Commercial real estate loans are generally originated with a 75% maximum loan to appraised value ratio.

Residential Real Estate Loans. Residential real estate loans include loans secured by first or second mortgage liens on one to two-family residential property.  Home equity lines of credit and mortgage loans secured by owner-occupied agricultural property are included in this category.  First and second mortgage loans are generally amortized over five to thirty years with monthly principal and interest payments.  Home equity lines of credit generally have a five year draw period with interest only payments followed by a repayment period with monthly payments based on the amount outstanding.  LCNB offers both fixed and adjustable rate mortgage loans.  Adjustable rate loans are available with adjustment periods ranging between one to ten years and adjust according to an established index plus a margin, subject to certain floor and ceiling rates.  Home equity lines of credit have a variable rate based on the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus a margin.

LCNB does not originate reverse mortgage loans or residential real estate loans generally considered to be “subprime.”

Residential real estate loans are underwritten primarily based on the borrower’s ability to repay, prior credit history, and the value of the collateral.  LCNB requires private mortgage insurance for first mortgage loans that have a loan to appraised value ratio of greater than 80% .
Consumer Loans. LCNB’s portfolio of consumer loans generally includes secured and unsecured loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures.  Secured loans include loans to fund the purchase of automobiles, recreational vehicles, boats, and similar acquisitions. Consumer loans made by LCNB generally have fixed rates and terms ranging up to 72 months, depending upon the nature of the collateral, size of the loan, and other relevant factors.

Consumer loans generally have higher interest rates, but pose additional risks of collectability and loss when compared to certain other types of loans. Collateral, if present, is generally subject to damage, wear, and depreciation.  The borrower’s ability to repay is of primary importance in the underwriting of consumer loans.

Agricultural Loans. LCNB’s portfolio of agricultural loans includes loans for financing agricultural production or for financing the purchase of equipment used in the production of agricultural products.  LCNB’s agricultural loans are generally secured by farm machinery, livestock, crops, vehicles, or other agricultural related collateral.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 4 – Loans (continued)


LCNB uses a risk-rating system to quantify loan quality.  A loan is assigned to a risk category based on relevant information about the ability of the borrower to service the debt including, but not limited to, current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends.  The categories used are:

Pass – loans categorized in this category are higher quality loans that do not fit any of the other categories described below.
Other Assets Especially Mentioned (OAEM) - loans in this category are currently protected but are potentially weak.  These loans constitute a risk but not to the point of justifying a classification of substandard.  The credit risk may be relatively minor yet constitute an undue risk in light of the circumstances surrounding a specific asset.
Substandard – loans in this category are inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Assets so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the possibility that LCNB will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful – loans classified in this category have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified 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.
A breakdown of the loan portfolio by credit quality indicators at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
Pass
OAEM
Substandard
Doubtful
Total
June 30, 2015
Commercial & industrial
$
46,303

797

875


47,975

Commercial, secured by real estate
378,598

6,619

14,013


399,230

Residential real estate
267,972

1,386

4,289


273,647

Consumer
19,727


76


19,803

Agricultural
13,063


380


13,443

Other
638




638

Total
$
726,301

8,802

19,633


754,736

December 31, 2014





Commercial & industrial
$
34,322


1,112


35,434

Commercial, secured by real estate
353,957

6,421

18,402


378,780

Residential real estate
246,335

920

7,245


254,500

Consumer
17,979


111


18,090

Agricultural
11,273


199


11,472

Other
680




680

Total
$
664,546

7,341

27,069


698,956



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 4 – Loans (continued)


A loan portfolio aging analysis at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
Greater Than
90 Days
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Current
Total Loans
Receivable
Total Loans Greater Than
90 Days and
Accruing
June 30, 2015
Commercial & industrial
$
484



484

47,491

47,975


Commercial, secured by real estate
632

78

991

1,701

397,529

399,230


Residential real estate
290

84

891

1,265

272,382

273,647

95

Consumer
62

14

33

109

19,694

19,803

33

Agricultural




13,443

13,443


Other
64



64

574

638


Total
$
1,532

176

1,915

3,623

751,113

754,736

128

December 31, 2014







Commercial & industrial
$
4



4

35,430

35,434


Commercial, secured by real estate
1,000

83

3,179

4,262

374,518

378,780

9

Residential real estate
648

297

1,289

2,234

252,266

254,500

177

Consumer
59

28

17

104

17,986

18,090

17

Agricultural
73

70


143

11,329

11,472


Other
106



106

574

680


Total
$
1,890

478

4,485

6,853

692,103

698,956

203































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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 4 – Loans (continued)


Impaired loans, including acquired credit impaired loans, at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
Recorded Investment
Unpaid Principal Balance
Related Allowance
June 30, 2015
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial & industrial
$
1,882

2,196


Commercial, secured by real estate
17,057

19,555


Residential real estate
3,990

5,320


Consumer
91

159


Agricultural
38

161


Other
500

712


Total
$
23,558

28,103


With an allowance recorded:



Commercial & industrial
$
385

385

10

Commercial, secured by real estate
3,785

3,915

299

Residential real estate
904

972

64

Consumer
18

18


Agricultural



Other



Total
$
5,092

5,290

373

Total:



Commercial & industrial
$
2,267

2,581

10

Commercial, secured by real estate
20,842

23,470

299

Residential real estate
4,894

6,292

64

Consumer
109

177


Agricultural
38

161


Other
500

712


Total
$
28,650

33,393

373

December 31, 2014



With no related allowance recorded:



Commercial & industrial
$
1,092

2,077


Commercial, secured by real estate
21,822

26,715


Residential real estate
4,057

5,549


Consumer
117

178


Agricultural
101

619


Other
513

744


Total
$
27,702

35,882


With an allowance recorded:



Commercial & industrial
$
401

406

10

Commercial, secured by real estate
4,184

4,538

717

Residential real estate
1,069

1,265

90

Consumer
19

20


Total
$
5,673

6,229

817

Total:



Commercial & industrial
$
1,493

2,483

10

Commercial, secured by real estate
26,006

31,253

717

Residential real estate
5,126

6,814

90

Consumer
136

198


Agricultural
101


619



Other
513


744



Total
$
33,375

42,111

817


20

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 4 – Loans (continued)


The following presents information related to the average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans, including acquired credit impaired loans, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands):
2015
2014
Average Recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized
Average Recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized
Three Months Ended June 30,
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial & industrial
$
1,609

60

2,057

38

Commercial, secured by real estate
19,259

742

23,282

327

Residential real estate
4,175

138

4,528

101

Consumer
93

3

234

2

Agricultural
110

35

118

7

Other
516

20

560

10

Total
$
25,762

998

30,779

485

With an allowance recorded:
Commercial & industrial
$
389

6

494

2

Commercial, secured by real estate
3,746

29

4,344


Residential real estate
884

10

1,352

11

Consumer
18




Agricultural




Other




Total
$
5,037

45

6,190

13

Total:
Commercial & industrial
$
1,998

66

2,551

40

Commercial, secured by real estate
23,005

771

27,626

327

Residential real estate
5,059

148

5,880

112

Consumer
111

3

234

2

Agricultural
110

35

118

7

Other
516

20

560

10

Total
$
30,799

1,043

36,969

498

Six Months Ended June 30,
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial & industrial
$
1,437

82

2,088

70

Commercial, secured by real estate
20,317

1,099

23,839

616

Residential real estate
4,305

221

4,682

177

Consumer
101

7

246

9

Agricultural
107

132

129

9

Other
515

39

564

17

Total
$
26,782

1,580

31,548

898

With an allowance recorded:




Commercial & industrial
$
393

11

291

13

Commercial, secured by real estate
3,694

56

4,228

50

Residential real estate
862

20

1,296

23

Consumer
18

1



Agricultural




Other




Total
$
4,967

88

5,815

86

Total:




Commercial & industrial
$
1,830

93

2,379

83

Commercial, secured by real estate
24,011

1,155

28,067

666

Residential real estate
5,167

241

5,978

200

Consumer
119

8

246

9

Agricultural
107

132

129

9

Other
515

39

564

17

Total
$
31,749

1,668

37,363

984


21

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 4 – Loans (continued)


Of the interest income recognized on impaired loans during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , approximately $81,000 and $0 , respectively, were recognized on a cash basis.

Loan modifications that were classified as troubled debt restructurings during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
2015
2014
Number
of Loans
Pre-Modification Recorded Balance
Post-Modification Recorded Balance
Number
of Loans
Pre-Modification Recorded Balance
Post-Modification Recorded Balance
Three Months Ended June 30,
Commercial & industrial
1

$
72

74

6

$
628

628

Commercial, secured by real estate



1

818

818

Residential real estate
1

50

50

1

78

78

Consumer






Total
2

$
122

124

8

$
1,524

1,524

Six Months Ended June 30,


Commercial & industrial
1

$
72

74

7

$
638

628

Commercial, secured by real estate



1

818

818

Residential real estate
4

137

137

1

78

78

Consumer



1

2

2

Total
5

$
209

211

10

$
1,536

1,526


Each restructured loan is separately negotiated with the borrower and includes terms and conditions that reflect the borrower's ability to pay the debt as modified.  Modifications may include interest only payments for a period of time, temporary or permanent reduction of the loan's interest rate, capitalization of delinquent interest, or extensions of the maturity date.

LCNB is not committed to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loan terms were modified in a troubled debt restructuring.

A restructured commercial real estate loan with a recorded balance of $77,000 was classified as non-accrual at June 30, 2015, which was within twelve months of the loan's modification date. There were no troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted within twelve months of the restructuring date for the six months ended June 30, 2014.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)



Note 5 - Acquired Credit Impaired Loans

The following table provides at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 the major classifications of acquired credit impaired loans that are accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 310-30 (in thousands):
June 30, 2015
December 31, 2014
Commercial & industrial
$
1,881

1,092

Commercial, secured by real estate
8,281

12,984

Residential real estate
3,247

3,425

Consumer
57

81

Agricultural
39

101

Other loans, including deposit overdrafts
500

513

14,005

18,196

Less allowance for loan losses

303

Loans, net
14,005

17,893


The following table provides the outstanding balance and related carrying amount for acquired credit impaired loans at the dates indicated (in thousands):
June 30, 2015
December 31,
2014
Outstanding balance
$
18,806

26,697

Carrying amount
14,005

18,196


Activity during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 for the accretable discount related to acquired credit impaired loans is as follows (in thousands):
2015
2014
Accretable discount at December 31,
$
2,674

1,107

Accretable discount acquired during period
413

2,163

Reclass from nonaccretable discount to accretable discount
943

28

Less disposals
(857
)
(61
)
Less accretion
(1,404
)
(175
)
Accretable discount at June 30,
$
1,769

3,062



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)



Note 6 – Other Real Estate Owned
Other real estate owned includes property acquired through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure and are included in "other assets" in the consolidated balance sheets.  Changes in other real estate owned are as follows (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30,
2015
2014
Balance, beginning of year
$
1,370

1,463

Additions
99

452

Additions due to merger

262

Reductions due to sales
(105
)
(266
)
Reductions due to valuation write downs

(5
)
Balance, end of period
$
1,364

1,906


Other real estate owned at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of (dollars in thousands):
June 30, 2015
December 31, 2014
Commercial real estate
$
1,265

$
1,265

Residential real estate
99

105

$
1,364

$
1,370


The total recorded investment in residential consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate that was in the process of foreclosure at June 30, 2015 was $333,000 .

Note 7 – Short-Term Borrowings

Short-term borrowings at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

June 30, 2015
December 31, 2014
Amount
Rate

Amount
Rate
Line of credit
$
18

0.75
%
$
5,021

0.75
%
FHLB short-term advance

%

%
Repurchase agreements
12,713

0.10
%
11,624

0.10
%
$
12,731

0.10
%
$
16,645

0.30
%

Repurchase agreements are an option customers may use in managing their cash positions and mature the next business day after issuance. Repurchase agreements at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were secured by U.S. Agency notes.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)



Note 8 – Income Taxes
A reconciliation between the statutory income tax and LCNB's effective tax rate on income from continuing operations follows:
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
2015
2014
2015
2014
Statutory tax rate
34.0
%
34.0
%
34.0
%
34.0
%
Increase (decrease) resulting from:




Tax exempt interest
(5.4
)%
(6.2
)%
(5.4
)%
(8.3
)%
Tax exempt income on bank owned life insurance
(1.2
)%
(1.7
)%
(1.3
)%
(2.3
)%
Other, net
0.4
%
(1.7
)%
0.4
%
%
Effective tax rate
27.8
%
24.4
%
27.7
%
23.4
%


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)



Note 9 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
LCNB is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit.  They involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheets.  Exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other parties to financial instruments for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contract amount of those instruments.

The Bounce Protection product, a customer deposit overdraft program, is offered as a service and does not constitute a contract between the customer and LCNB.

LCNB uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.

Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent off-balance-sheet credit risk at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2015
December 31,
2014
Commitments to extend credit:
Commercial loans
$
11,410

5,152

Other loans


Fixed rate
6,963

877

Adjustable rate
1,798

2,011

Unused lines of credit:


Fixed rate
4,260

6,496

Adjustable rate
78,139

67,981

Unused overdraft protection amounts on demand and NOW accounts
10,100

10,206

Standby letters of credit
638

563

$
113,308

93,286


Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.  Unused lines of credit include amounts not drawn on line of credit loans.  Commitments to extend credit and unused lines of credit generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.  These guarantees generally are fully secured and have varying maturities.

LCNB evaluates each customer's credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis.  The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary, is based on management's credit evaluation of the borrower.  Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, residential realty, income-producing commercial property, and property, plant, and equipment.

Capital expenditures include the construction or acquisition of new office buildings, improvements to LCNB's offices, purchases of furniture and equipment, and additions or improvements to LCNB's information technology system. Commitments outstanding for capital expenditures as of June 30, 2015 totaled approximately $106,000 , which does not include estimated costs for a new operations center LCNB is planning to build in Lebanon, Ohio. Cost estimates are currently in process for this project.

Management believes that LCNB has sufficient liquidity to fund its lending and capital expenditure commitments.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 9 – Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (continued)


LCNB and its subsidiaries are parties to various claims and proceedings arising in the normal course of business.  Management, after consultation with legal counsel, believes that the liabilities, if any, arising from such proceedings and claims will not be material to the consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Note 10 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities
Changes in Pension Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations
Total
June 30, 2015
Balance at beginning of period
$
1,126

(341
)
785

Before reclassifications
(149
)
58

(91
)
Reclassifications
(219
)

(219
)
Balance at end of period
$
758

(283
)
475

June 30, 2014



Balance at beginning of period
$
(1,641
)
(81
)
(1,722
)
Before reclassifications
2,554

3

2,557

Reclassifications
3


3

Balance at end of period
$
916

(78
)
838


Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 and the affected line items in the consolidated statements of income are as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income
2015
2014
2015
2014
Realized gain on sale of securities
$
221


332

(4
)
Net gain on sale of securities
Less provision for income taxes
75


113

(1
)
Provision for income taxes
Reclassification adjustment, net of taxes
$
146


219

(3
)


Note 11 – Retirement Plans
LCNB participates in a noncontributory defined benefit multi-employer retirement plan that covers substantially all regular full-time employees hired before January 1, 2009.

Employees of LCNB also participate in a defined contribution retirement plan.  Employees hired on or after January 1, 2009 receive a 50% employer match on their contributions into the 401(k) plan, up to a maximum LCNB contribution of 3% of each individual employee's annual compensation.  Employees hired before January 1, 2009 who received a benefit reduction under certain amendments to the defined benefit retirement plan receive an automatic contribution of 5% or 7% of annual compensation, depending on the sum of an employee's age and vesting service, into the 401(k) plan, regardless of the contributions made by the employees.  This contribution is made annually and these employees do not receive any employer matches to their 401(k) contributions.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)


Note 11 – Retirement Plans (continued)


Funding and administrative costs of the qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan and 401(k) plan charged to pension and other employee benefits in the consolidated statements of income for the three and six -month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
2015
2014
2015
2014
Qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan
$
273

209

543

416

401(k) plan
90

83

177

161


Certain highly compensated employees participate in a nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan.  The nonqualified plan ensures that participants receive the full amount of benefits to which they would have been entitled under the noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan in the absence of limits on benefit levels imposed by certain sections of the Internal Revenue Code.

The components of net periodic pension cost of the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2015
2014
2015
2014
Service cost
$
10

17

19

34

Interest cost
17

15

34

30

Amortization of unrecognized net loss
43


85


Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost

4


8

Net periodic pension cost
$
70

36

138

72


Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 for the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan consists of (in thousands):
June 30, 2015
December 31,
2014
Net actuarial loss
$
283

339



Note 12 - Stock Based Compensation
LCNB established an Ownership Incentive Plan (the "2002 Plan") during 2002 that allowed for stock-based awards to eligible employees, as determined by the Board of Directors.  The awards were made in the form of stock options, share awards, and/or appreciation rights.  The 2002 Plan provided for the issuance of up to 200,000 shares. The 2002 Plan expired on April 16, 2012. Any outstanding unexercised options, however, continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms.

The 2015 Ownership Incentive Plan ("the 2015 Plan") was ratified by LCNB's shareholders at the annual meeting on April 28, 2015 and allows for stock-based awards to eligible employees, as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Awards may be made in the form of stock options, appreciation rights, restricted shares, and/or restricted share units. The 2015 Plan provides for the issuance of up to 450,000 shares. The 2015 Plan will terminate on April 28, 2025 and is subject to earlier termination by the Compensation Committee. No awards have been granted under the 2015 Plan.






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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)


Note 12 – Stock Based Compensation (continued)

Options granted to date under the 2002 Plan vest ratably over a five -year period and expire ten years after the date of grant.
Stock options outstanding at June 30, 2015 are as follows:
Outstanding Stock Options
Exercisable Stock Options
Exercise Price Range
Number
Weighted Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual
Life (Years)
Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual
Life (Years)
$9.00 - $10.99
17,633

$
9.00

3.6
17,633

$
9.00

3.6
$11.00 - $12.99
53,266

12.04

5.1
44,477

12.00

4.9
$17.00 - $18.99
12,962

18.41

1.1
12,962

18.41

1.1
83,861

12.39

4.2
75,072

12.40

3.9

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the periods indicated:
2015
2014
Options
Weighted Average Exercise
Price
Options
Weighted Average Exercise
Price
Outstanding, January 1,
99,810

$
12.16

104,966

$
12.43

Granted




Exercised
(13,449
)
11.31



Expired
(2,500
)
9.00

(5,156
)
17.66

Outstanding, June 30,
83,861

12.39

99,810

12.16

Exercisable, June 30,
75,072

12.40

78,705

12.17


The aggregate intrinsic value (the amount by which the current market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option) for options outstanding at June 30, 2015 that were "in the money" (market price greater than exercise price) was $349,000 .  The aggregate intrinsic value at that date for only the options that were exercisable was $314,000 .  The aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding at June 30, 2014 that were in the money was $429,000 and the aggregate intrinsic value at that date for only the options that were exercisable was $343,000 .  The intrinsic value changes based upon fluctuations in the market value of LCNB's common stock.

Total expenses related to options included in salaries and employee benefits in the consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $3,000 and $10,000 , respectively. Total expenses related to options included in salaries and employee benefits for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $6,000 and $13,000 , respectively.



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)



Note 13 - Earnings per Common Share
Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per common share is adjusted for the dilutive effects of stock options, warrants, and restricted stock.  The diluted average number of common shares outstanding has been increased for the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants with proceeds used to purchase treasury shares at the average market price for the period.  The computations are as follows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data):
For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
2015
2014
2015
2014
Net income
$
3,123

2,611

5,957

3,934

Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic earnings per common share
9,694,732

9,293,382

9,504,739

9,290,905

Add dilutive effect of:




Stock options
18,955

18,349

17,629

20,099

Stock warrants
91,041

90,612

86,682

96,960

Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share
9,804,728

9,402,343

9,609,050

9,407,964

Earnings per common share:




Basic
$
0.33

0.28

0.63

0.42

Diluted
0.32

0.28

0.62

0.42


Options to purchase 12,962 and 18,118 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $18.41 and $18.19 per share were outstanding at June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because the exercise prices of the options were greater than the average market price of the common shares.

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements
LCNB measures certain assets at fair value using various valuation techniques and assumptions, depending on the nature of the asset.  Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from the sale of an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

The inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value are assigned to one of three broad levels:
Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the reporting date.
Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly.  Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets in active markets,  quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices (such as interest rates or yield curves) that are observable for the asset or liability, and inputs that are derived from or corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3 - inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability.
The majority of LCNB's financial debt securities are classified as available-for-sale.  The securities are reported at fair value with unrealized holding gains and losses reported net of income taxes in accumulated other comprehensive income.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements (continued)

LCNB utilizes a pricing service for determining the fair values of most of its investment securities.  Fair value for U.S. Treasury notes are determined based on market quotations (level 1).  Fair value for most of the other investment securities is calculated using the discounted cash flow method for each security.  The discount rates for these cash flows are estimated by the pricing service using rates observed in the market (level 2).  Cash flow streams are dependent on estimated prepayment speeds and the overall structure of the securities given existing market conditions.  In addition, LCNB has invested in trust preferred securities, equity securities, and four mutual funds that are not priced by the pricing service. Market quotations (level1) are used to determine fair values for the trust preferred securities and equity securities. Investments in mutual funds that are publicly traded in active markets and that publish daily net asset values are considered to have level 1 inputs.  An investment in a mutual fund that is not traded in an active market is considered to have level 2 inputs because an investor can have its interest in the fund redeemed for the balance of its capital account at any quarter-end assuming the fund is given a 60 day notice.  The investment in this fund is carried at fair value, which approximates cost.
Assets that may be recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include impaired loans, other real estate owned, and other repossessed assets.  A loan is considered impaired when management believes it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Impaired loans are carried at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's existing rate or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, if this value is less than the loan balance.  The inputs are considered to be level 3.

Other real estate owned is adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loan to foreclosed assets, usually based on an appraisal of the property.  Subsequently, foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value.  These inputs are also considered to be level 3.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table summarizes the valuation of LCNB's assets recorded at fair value by input levels as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
Fair Value Measurements
Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
June 30, 2015
Recurring fair value measurements:
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury notes
$
86,286

86,286



U.S. Agency notes
108,090


108,090


U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
28,182


28,182


Certificates of deposit with other banks
2,584


2,584


Municipal securities:




Non-taxable
93,812


93,812


Taxable
25,482


25,482


Mutual funds
2,472

1,472

1,000


Trust preferred securities
49

49



Equity securities
903

903



Total recurring fair value measurements
$
347,860

88,710

259,150


Nonrecurring fair value measurements:



Impaired loans
$
4,719



4,719

Other real estate owned and repossessed assets
1,364



1,364

Total nonrecurring fair value measurements
$
6,083



6,083

December 31, 2014




Recurring fair value measurements:




Investment securities available-for-sale:




U.S. Treasury notes
$
62,560

62,560



U.S. Agency notes
83,637


83,637


U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
38,032


38,032


Certificates of deposit with other banks
3,086


3,086


Municipal securities:




Non-taxable
77,395


77,395


Taxable
16,395


16,395


Mutual funds
2,461

1,461

1,000


Trust preferred securities
50

50



Equity securities
1,749

1,749



Total recurring fair value measurements
$
285,365

65,820

219,545


Nonrecurring fair value measurements:




Impaired loans
$
4,872



4,872

Other real estate owned and repossessed assets
1,370



1,370

Total nonrecurring fair value measurements
$
6,242



6,242







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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands):
Range
Fair Value
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Inputs
High
Low
Weighted Average
June 30, 2015:
Impaired loans
$
4,719

Estimated sales price
Adjustments for comparable properties, discounts to reflect current market conditions
Not applicable

Discounted cash flows
Discount rate
10.50
%
4.00
%
5.30
%
Other real estate owned
1,364

Estimated sales price
Adjustments for comparable properties, discounts to reflect current market conditions
Not applicable
December 31, 2014:
Impaired loans
$
4,872

Estimated sales price
Adjustments for comparable properties, discounts to reflect current market conditions
Not applicable
Discounted cash flows
Discount rate
10.50
%
4.00
%
5.36
%
Other real estate owned
$
1,370

Estimated sales price
Adjustments for comparable properties, discounts to reflect current market conditions
Not applicable


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
June 30, 2015
FINANCIAL ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
27,913

27,913

27,913



Investment securities, held-to-maturity
24,677

24,590



24,590

Federal Reserve Bank stock
2,476

2,476

2,476



Federal Home Loan Bank stock
3,638

3,638

3,638



Loans, net
751,857

749,061



749,061

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:


Deposits
1,084,033

1,085,255

855,070

230,185


Short-term borrowings
12,731

12,731

12,731



Long-term debt
6,085

6,534


6,534


December 31, 2014
FINANCIAL ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
15,845

15,845

15,845



Investment securities, held-to-maturity
22,725

22,138



22,138

Federal Reserve Bank stock
2,346

2,346

2,346



Federal Home Loan Bank stock
3,638

3,638

3,638



Loans, net
695,835

699,715



699,715

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:


Deposits
946,205

947,541

731,766

215,775


Short-term borrowings
16,645

16,645

16,645



Long-term debt
11,357

11,944


11,944



The fair value of off-balance-sheet financial instruments at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was not material.

Fair values of financial instruments are based on various assumptions, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Therefore, the fair values presented may not represent amounts that could be realized in actual transactions.  In addition, because the required disclosures exclude certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments, any aggregation of the fair value amounts presented would not represent the underlying value of LCNB.  The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of certain financial instruments:

Cash and cash equivalents
The carrying amounts presented are deemed to approximate fair value.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Investment securities
Fair values for securities, excluding Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock, are based on quoted market prices, if available.  If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities and/or discounted cash flow analyses or other methods.  The carrying value of Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock approximates fair value based on the respective redemptive provisions.

Loans
Fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities, incorporating assumptions of current and projected prepayment speeds.  These current rates approximate market rates.

Deposits
The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.  The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities, which approximates market rates.

Borrowings
The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased, repurchase agreements, and U.S. Treasury demand note borrowings are deemed to approximate fair value of short-term borrowings.  For long-term debt, fair values are estimated based on the discounted value of expected net cash flows using current interest rates.


Note 15 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-01, "Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)"
ASU No. 2014-01 was issued in January 2014 and provides guidance on accounting for investments in flow-through limited liability entities that manage or invest in affordable housing projects that qualify for low-income housing tax credits. Entities are permitted to make an accounting policy election to account for such investments using the proportional amortization method, as defined, if certain enumerated conditions are met. Under the proportional amortization method, an investor amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax expense (benefit). Investments not accounted for using the proportional amortization method should be accounted for as an equity method investment or a cost method investment in accordance with Subtopic 970-323. ASU No. 2014-01 was effective for public companies for annual periods, and interim reporting periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014 and is to be applied retrospectively to all periods presented. LCNB currently does not have any investments in qualified affordable housing projects and adoption of ASU No. 2014-01 did not have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.

ASU No. 2014-04, "Receivables—Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)"
ASU No. 2014-04 was issued in January 2014 and clarifies that an in-substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. In addition, the update requires interim and annual disclosure of both the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate properties that are in the process of foreclosure. ASU No. 2014-04 was effective for public companies for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. Adoption of ASU No. 2014-04 did not have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 15 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

ASU No. 2014-08, "Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity"
ASU No. 2014-08 was issued in April 2014 and changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations and provides for expanded disclosures in this area. The new guidance provides that only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations and that these strategic shifts should have a major effect on an organization's operations and financial results. ASU No. 2014-08 was effective in the first quarter of 2015 for public companies with calendar year-ends.

ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)"
ASU No. 2014-09 was issued in May 2014 and and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance for contracts to transfer goods or services or other nonfinancial assets. Lease contracts, insurance contracts, and most financial instruments are not included in the scope of this update. ASU No. 2014-09 provides that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance enumerates five steps that entities should follow in achieving this core principle. Additional disclosures providing information about contracts with customers are required. ASU No. 2014-09 is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Transitional guidance is included in the update; early adoption is not permitted. Since LCNB's products are substantially financial in nature, adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 is not expected to have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.

ASU No. 2014-11, "Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860): Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures"
ASU No. 2014-11 was issued in June 2014 and requires two accounting changes:
the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions is changed to secured borrowing accounting, and
for repurchase financing arrangements, separate accounting is required for a transfer of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty, which results in secured borrowing accounting.

Additional disclosures are required. ASU No. 2014-11 was effective for public business entities for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2014. Changes in accounting for transactions outstanding on the effective date are to be recorded as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. Since LCNB already accounts for repurchase agreements as borrowings, this update did not have a material impact on LCNB's results of operation or financial position.

ASU No. 2014-12, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force"
ASU No. 2014-12 was issued in June 2014 and requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition and that current guidance for awards with performance conditions be followed. ASU No. 2014-12 is effective for all entities for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and early adoption is permitted. Entities may apply the amendments in the update either prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date or retrospectively to all awards with performance targets that are outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented in the financial statements and to all new or modified awards thereafter. None of LCNB's currently outstanding stock option grants contain the performance targets described in this update and adoption of ASU No. 2014-11 is not expected to have a material impact on its results of operations or financial position.







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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 15 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

ASU No. 2014-13, "Consolidation (Topic 810): Measuring the Financial Assets and the Financial Liabilities of a Consolidated Collateralized Financing Entity (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)"
ASU No. 2014-13 was issued in August 2014 and applies to entities that are required to (1) consolidate a collateralized financing entity ("CFE") under the guidance for Variable Interest Entities, (2) measure all of the financial assets and financial liabilities of the CFE at fair value, and (3) reflect the changes in fair value in earnings. Under ASU 2014-13, entities that meet these criteria can elect to measure both the financial assets and the financial liabilities of the CFE using the more observable of the fair value of the financial assets and the fair value of the financial liabilities, thereby eliminating the difference between the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities. If that alternative is not elected, then ASU 2014-13 indicates that the fair value of the financial assets and the fair value of the financial liabilities of the consolidated CFE should be measured in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, and differences between the fair value of the financial assets and the financial liabilities of the consolidated CFE should be reflected in earnings and attributed to the reporting entity in the consolidated statement of income or loss. The provisions of ASU 2014-13 are effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. LCNB currently does not have any CFE investments and adoption of ASU No. 2014-13 is not expected to have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.

ASU No. 2014-14, "Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)"
ASU No. 2014-14 was issued in August 2014 and affects creditors with government-guaranteed residential mortgage loans, including those guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. ASU No. 2014-14 requires that a residential mortgage loan be derecognized and that a separate other receivable be recognized upon foreclosure if certain conditions described in the update are met. The amendments in ASU No. 2014-14 were effective for public business entities for annual periods, and interim periods within such periods, starting after December 15, 2014. LCNB currently does not hold any government-guaranteed residential mortgage loans and adoption of ASU No. 2014-14 did not have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.

ASU No. 2014-15, "Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties About an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern"
ASU No. 2014-15 was issued in August 2014 and requires management to evaluate for each annual and interim reporting period whether it is probable that the entity will not be able to meet its obligations as they become due within one year after the date that financial statements are issued (or are available to be issued, where applicable). Certain disclosures, as described in the update, are required if management identifies substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. ASU No. 2014-15 will take effect in the annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is permitted. Adoption of ASU No. 2014-15 is not expected to have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.

ASU No. 2014-16, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Determining Whether the Host Contract in a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share Is More Akin to Debt or to Equity (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)"
ASU No. 2014-16 was issued in November 2014 and requires an entity to determine the nature of the host contract by considering all stated and implied substantive terms and features of the hybrid financial instrument, weighing each term and feature on the basis of the relevant facts and circumstances, when evaluating whether the host contract is more akin to a debt or equity instrument. ASU No. 2014-16 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. The effects of initially adopting ASU No. 2014-16 should be applied on a modified retrospective basis to existing hybrid financial instruments issued in the form of a share as of the beginning of the fiscal year for which the update is effective. Retrospective application to all relevant prior periods is permitted. Early adoption, including adoption in an interim period, is permitted. LCNB currently does not have any outstanding hybrid financial instruments issued as a share and adoption of ASU No. 2014-16 is not expected to have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.




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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 15 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

ASU No. 2014-17, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Pushdown Accounting (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)"
ASU No. 2014-17 was issued in November 2014 and applies to the separate financial statements of an acquired entity and its subsidiaries that are a business or nonprofit activity upon the occurrence of an event in which an acquirer obtains control of the acquired entity. The update allows an acquired entity the option to apply pushdown accounting in the reporting period in which the change-in-control event occurs. If pushdown accounting is not applied in the reporting period in which the change-in-control event occurred, an acquired entity has the option to apply pushdown accounting in a subsequent reporting period provided the change in considered a change in accounting principle in accordance with Topic 250, "Accounting Changes and Error Corrections." Certain disclosures are required if pushdown accounting is elected. An election to apply pushdown accounting is irrevocable. ASU No. 2014-17 was effective on November 18, 2014. After the effective date, an acquired entity can make an election to apply the guidance to future change-in-control events or to its most recent change-in-control event. LCNB currently does not have any subsidiaries issuing separate financial statements and adoption of ASU No. 2014-17 did not have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.

ASU No. 2015-01, "Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items"
ASU No. 2015-01 was issued in January 2015 and eliminates from the income statement the concept of extraordinary items. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. Adoption of ASU No. 2015-01 is not expected to have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations.

ASU No. 2015-02, "Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis"
ASU No. 2015-02 was issued in February 2015 and provides additional guidance for consolidation of legal entities. It (1) modifies the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities or voting interest entities, (2) eliminates the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, (3) affects the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with variable interest entities, and (4) provides a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements that are similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for registered money market funds. The amendments in this update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. Adoption of ASU No. 2015-02 is not expected to have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.

ASU No. 2015-03, "Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs"
ASU No. 2015-03 was issued in April 2015 and requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability. The amendments in this update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The adoption of ASU No. 2015-03 is to be applied on a retrospective basis, wherein the balance sheet of each individual period presented is adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. Adoption of ASU No. 2015-03 is not expected to have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.

ASU No. 2015-05, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement"
ASU No. 2015-05 was issued in April 2015 and provides guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. Examples of cloud computing arrangements include software as a service, platform as a service, infrastructure as a service, and other similar hosting arrangements. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The amendments in this update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. Adoption of ASU No. 2015-05 is not expected to have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

Note 15 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

ASU No. 2015-07, "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent)"
ASU No. 2015-07 was issued in May 2015 and applies to entities that measure an investment's fair value using the net asset value per share, or an equivalent, as a practical expedient. ASU No. 2015-07 eliminates the requirement to classify such investments within the fair value hierarchy. Formerly, Topic 820 required certain disclosures for all investments eligible to be assessed at fair value with the net asset value per share practical expedient. ASU No. 2015-07 requires these disclosures only for investments that are actually measured using the practical expedient. The amendments in this update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments are to be applied retrospectively to all periods presented. LCNB measures the fair value of a mutual fund investment using the net asset value per share practical expedient and disclosures concerning this investment will be affected by the adoption of ASU No. 2015-07. Adoption will not have an impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.

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

Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this document regarding LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are identified by the fact they are not historical facts and include words such as “anticipate”, “could”, “may”, “feel”, “expect”, “believe”, “plan”, and similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on all information available to management and its knowledge of LCNB’s business and operations. Additionally, LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include, but are not limited to:

1.
the success, impact, and timing of the implementation of LCNB’s business strategies, including the successful integration of recently completed and pending acquisitions;
2.
LCNB may incur increased charge-offs in the future;
3.
LCNB may face competitive loss of customers;
4.
changes in the interest rate environment may have results on LCNB’s operations materially different from those anticipated by LCNB’s market risk management functions;
5.
changes in general economic conditions and increased competition could adversely affect LCNB’s operating results;
6.
changes in other regulations and government policies affecting bank holding companies and their subsidiaries, including changes in monetary policies, could negatively impact LCNB’s operating results;
7.
LCNB may experience difficulties growing loan and deposit balances;
8.
the current economic environment poses significant challenges for us and could adversely affect our  financial condition and results of operations;
9.
deterioration in the financial condition of the U.S. banking system may impact the valuations of investments LCNB has made in the securities of other financial institutions resulting in either actual losses or other than temporary impairments on such investments; and
10.
the effects of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) and the regulations promulgated and to be promulgated thereunder, which may subject LCNB and its subsidiaries to a variety of new and more stringent legal and regulatory requirements which adversely affect their respective businesses.

Forward-looking statements made herein reflect management's expectations as of the date such statements are made. Such information is provided to assist shareholders and potential investors in understanding current and anticipated financial operations of LCNB and is included pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. LCNB undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date such statements are made.
Critical Accounting Policies

Allowance for Loan Losses .  The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense.  Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collection of the principal is unlikely.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.  The allowance is an amount that management believes will be adequate to absorb inherent losses in the loan portfolio, based on evaluations of the collectability of loans and prior loan loss experience.  The evaluations take into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, review of specific problem loans, and current economic conditions that may affect the borrowers' ability to pay.  This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.


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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)




The allowance consists of specific and general components.  The specific component relates to loans that are classified as doubtful, substandard, or special mention.  For such loans an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows or collateral value is lower than the carrying value of that loan.  The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors, which include trends in underperforming loans, trends in the volume and terms of loans, economic trends and conditions, concentrations of credit, trends in the quality of loans, and borrower financial statement exceptions.

Based on its evaluations, management believes that the allowance for loan losses will be adequate to absorb estimated losses inherent in the current loan portfolio.

Acquired Credit Impaired Loans. LCNB accounts for acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be measured at their fair values at the acquisition date. Acquired loans are reviewed to determine if there is evidence of deterioration in credit quality since inception and if it is probable that LCNB will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual loan agreements. The analysis includes expected prepayments and estimated cash flows including principal and interest payments at the date of acquisition. The amount in excess of the estimated future cash flows is not accreted into earnings. The amount in excess of the estimated future cash flows over the book value of the loan is accreted into interest income over the remaining life of the loan (accretable yield). LCNB records these loans on the acquisition date at their net realizable value. Thus, an allowance for estimated future losses is not established on the acquisition date. Subsequent to the date of acquisition, expected future cash flows on loans acquired are updated and any losses or reductions in estimated cash flows which arise subsequent to the date of acquisition are reflected as a charge through the provision for loan losses. An increase in the expected cash flows adjusts the level of the accretable yield recognized on a prospective basis over the remaining life of the loan. Due to the number, size, and complexity of loans within the acquired loan portfolio, there is always a possibility of inherent undetected losses.

Accounting for Intangibles. LCNB’s intangible assets at June 30, 2015 are composed primarily of goodwill and core deposit intangibles related to acquisitions of other financial institutions. It also includes mortgage servicing rights recorded from sales of mortgage loans to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and mortgage servicing rights acquired through the acquisition of Eaton National Bank & Trust Co. ("Eaton National").  Goodwill is not subject to amortization, but is reviewed annually for impairment.  Core deposit intangibles are being amortized on a straight line basis over their respective estimated weighted average lives.  Mortgage servicing rights are capitalized by allocating the total cost of loans between mortgage servicing rights and the loans based on their estimated fair values.  Capitalized mortgage servicing rights are amortized to loan servicing income in proportion to and over the period of estimated servicing income, subject to periodic review for impairment.

Results of Operations
Net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $3,123,000 (total basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.33 and $0.32, respectively) and $5,957,000 (total basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.63 and $0.62), respectively.  This compares to net income of $2,611,000 (total basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.28) and $3,934,000 (total basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.42) for the same three and six-month periods in 2014.  Results for 2015 and 2014 were significantly affected by the acquisitions of BNB Bancorp, Inc. ("BNB") on April 30, 2015 and Eaton National on January 24, 2014. In addition, LCNB sold impaired loans with a carrying value of approximately $4.5 million during the second quarter 2015. The loan sale reduces LCNB's level of watched credits and improves credit quality metrics.

Net interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 increased $1,594,000 and $2,559,000, respectively, from the comparative periods in 2014 due primarily to non-accrual interest recognized on the loan sale mentioned above, an increase in the volume of average interest earning assets, primarily loans, and an increase in the net interest margin.

The provision for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $422,000 and $410,000, respectively, greater than the comparable periods in 2014, primarily due to a higher level of charge-offs during the second quarter 2015. Net loan charge-offs for the first half of 2015 and 2014 totaled $988,000 and $531,000, respectively.  Charge-offs increased primarily because of the loan sale. Non-accrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest decreased $3,713,000, from $5,802,000 or 0.83% of total loans at December 31, 2014 to $2,089,000 or 0.28% of total loans at June 30, 2015.  Other real estate owned (which includes property acquired through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure) remained relatively unchanged, totaling $1,364,000 and $1,370,000 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.


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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)




Non-interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $530,000 and $759,000, respectively, greater than the comparable periods in 2014 primarily due to increases in trust income, gains from sales of investment securities, and gains from sale of loans. The increase in trust income was due to growth in the fair value of assets serviced. The increase in gains from sales of investment securities was due to a higher volume of sales during the 2015 period and the increase in gains from sales of loans was primarily due to a gain recognized on the loan sale.

Non-interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2015 was $826,000 greater than the comparable period in 2014 primarily due to merger-related expenses from the acquisition of BNB and to increases in salaries and employee benefits. Non-interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was $197,000 less than the comparable period in 2014 primarily due to merger-related expenses for the six month period in 2015 being $770,000 less than merger-related expenses for the comparable 2014 period and secondarily due to smaller decreases in other accounts. These decreases were largely offset by increased salaries and employee benefits primarily due to salary and wage increases, employees retained from the BNB and Eaton National acquisitions, an increase in the number of employees outside of the acquisitions, and an increase in retirement plan expenses.



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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)




Net Interest Income

Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 vs. 2014
LCNB's primary source of earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between earnings from loans and other investments and interest paid on deposits and other liabilities.  The following table presents, for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , average balances for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the income or expense related to each item, and the resulting average yields earned or rates paid.

Three Months Ended June 30,
2015
2014
Average
Outstanding
Balance
Interest
Earned/
Paid
Average
Yield/
Rate
Average
Outstanding
Balance
Interest
Earned/
Paid
Average
Yield/
Rate
(Dollars in thousands)
Loans (1)
$
737,021

9,492

5.17
%
$
685,581

8,144

4.76
%
Federal funds sold
1,813

1

0.22
%


%
Interest-bearing demand deposits
14,106

11

0.31
%
11,767

8

0.27
%
Federal Reserve Bank stock
2,439

74

12.17
%
2,093

55

10.54
%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
3,638

36

3.97
%
3,638

36

3.97
%
Investment securities:



Taxable
242,397

1,033

1.71
%
241,181

1,026

1.71
%
Non-taxable (2)
112,276

1,064

3.80
%
100,925

995

3.95
%
Total earnings assets
1,113,690

11,711

4.22
%
1,045,185

10,264

3.94
%
Non-earning assets
110,113



103,482



Allowance for loan losses
(2,865
)


(3,367
)


Total assets
$
1,220,938



$
1,145,300



Interest-bearing deposits
$
831,140

671

0.32
%
$
796,290

814

0.41
%
Short-term borrowings
12,803

4

0.13
%
13,601

5

0.15
%
Long-term debt
6,108

73

4.79
%
11,531

101

3.51
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
850,051

748

0.35
%
821,422

920

0.45
%
Demand deposits
226,678



195,519



Other liabilities
8,206



6,634



Capital
136,003



121,725



Total liabilities and capital
$
1,220,938



$
1,145,300



Net interest rate spread (3)


3.87
%


3.49
%
Net interest income and net interest margin on a taxable-equivalent basis (4)

10,963

3.95
%

9,344

3.59
%
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
131.01
%


127.24
%


(1) Includes nonaccrual loans, if any.
(2) Income from tax-exempt securities is included in interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis.  Interest income has
been divided by a factor comprised of the complement of the incremental tax rate of 34%.
(3) The net interest spread is the difference between the average rate on total interest-earning assets and interest-bearing
liabilities.
(4) The net interest margin is the taxable-equivalent net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.




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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)




The following table presents the changes in taxable-equivalent basis interest income and expense for each major category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the amount of change attributable to volume and rate changes for the three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014 .  Changes not solely attributable to rate or volume have been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of absolute dollar amounts of the changes in each.
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2015 vs. 2014
Increase (decrease) due to:
Volume
Rate
Total
(In thousands)
Interest-earning Assets:
Loans
$
635

713

1,348

Federal funds sold
1


1

Interest-bearing demand deposits
2

1

3

Federal Reserve Bank stock
10

9

19

Federal Home Loan Bank stock



Investment securities:

Taxable
5

2

7

Non-taxable
109

(40
)
69

Total interest income
762

685

1,447

Interest-bearing Liabilities:



Deposits
(19
)
(124
)
(143
)
Short-term borrowings

(1
)
(1
)
Long-term debt
(57
)
29

(28
)
Total interest expense
(76
)
(96
)
(172
)
Net interest income
$
838

781

1,619


Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis for the three months ended June 30, 2015 totaled $10,963,000, an increase of $1,619,000 over the comparable period in 2014 .  Total interest income increased $1,447,000 and total interest expense decreased $172,000.

The increase in total interest income was due to a $68.5 million increase in average total earning assets and secondarily due to a 28 basis point (a basis point equals 0.01%) increase in the average rate earned on earning assets. The increase in average total earning assets was due to a $51.4 million increase in average loans and to a $12.6 increase in average total investment securities. The increase in average loans was partially due to the acquisition of BNB and partially due to organic loan growth.

The decrease in total interest expense was due to a 10 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities and to a $5.4 million decrease in average long-term debt and to a $10.4 million decrease in average IRA and time certificates. Average interest-bearing deposits increased despite the decrease in IRA and time certificates due to increases in the average balances of savings, NOW, and money fund deposits. Average long-term debt decreased due to the payment in full during January 2015 of a $5.0 million advance from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 vs. 2014
The following table presents, for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, average balances for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the income or expense related to each item, and the resulting average yields earned or rates paid.


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Six Months Ended June 30,
2015
2014
Average
Outstanding
Balance
Interest
Earned/
Paid
Average
Yield/
Rate
Average
Outstanding
Balance
Interest
Earned/
Paid
Average
Yield/
Rate
(Dollars in thousands)
Loans (1)
$
718,592

18,032

5.06
%
$
666,663

15,840

4.79
%
Federal funds sold
911

1

0.22
%


%
Interest-bearing demand deposits
11,485

15

0.26
%
12,824

16

0.25
%
Federal Reserve Bank stock
2,393

74

6.24
%
1,849

55

6.00
%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
3,638

73

4.05
%
3,504

73

4.20
%
Investment securities:



Taxable
224,885

1,889

1.69
%
220,566

1,917

1.75
%
Non-taxable (2)
106,230

2,053

3.90
%
99,519

1,974

4.00
%
Total earnings assets
1,068,134

22,137

4.18
%
1,004,925

19,875

3.99
%
Non-earning assets
108,041


106,898



Allowance for loan losses
(2,868
)

(3,369
)


Total assets
$
1,173,307


$
1,108,454



Interest-bearing deposits
$
796,855

1,353

0.34
%
$
766,612

1,623

0.43
%
Short-term borrowings
13,310

8

0.12
%
12,215

8

0.13
%
Long-term debt
6,352

149

4.73
%
11,675

204

3.52
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
816,517

1,510

0.37
%
790,502

1,835

0.47
%
Demand deposits
217,127



190,511



Other liabilities
7,834



6,594



Capital
131,829



120,847



Total liabilities and capital
$
1,173,307



$
1,108,454



Net interest rate spread (3)


3.81
%


3.52
%
Net interest income and net interest margin on a taxable-equivalent basis (4)

20,627

3.89
%

18,040

3.62
%
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
130.82
%


127.12
%


(1) Includes nonaccrual loans, if any.
(2) Income from tax-exempt securities is included in interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis.  Interest income has
been divided by a factor comprised of the complement of the incremental tax rate of 34%.
(3) The net interest spread is the difference between the average rate on total interest-earning assets and interest-bearing
liabilities.
(4) The net interest margin is the taxable-equivalent net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

The following table presents the changes in taxable-equivalent basis interest income and expense for each major category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the amount of change attributable to volume and rate changes for the six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014.  Changes not solely attributable to rate or volume have been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of absolute dollar amounts of the changes in each.


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Six Months Ended
June 30, 2015 vs. 2014
Increase (decrease) due to:
Volume
Rate
Total
(In thousands)
Interest-earning Assets:
Loans
$
1,274

918

2,192

Federal funds sold
1


1

Interest-bearing demand deposits
(2
)
1

(1
)
Federal Reserve Bank stock
17

2

19

Federal Home Loan Bank stock
3

(3
)

Investment securities:

Taxable
37

(65
)
(28
)
Non-taxable
131

(52
)
79

Total interest income
1,461

801

2,262

Interest-bearing Liabilities:



Deposits
(37
)
(233
)
(270
)
Short-term borrowings
1

(1
)

Long-term debt
(111
)
56

(55
)
Total interest expense
(147
)
(178
)
(325
)
Net interest income
$
1,608

979

2,587


Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis for the six months ended June 30, 2015 totaled $20,627,000, an increase of $2,587,000 over the comparable period in 2014.  Total interest income increased $2,262,000 and total interest expense decreased $325,000.

The increase in total interest income was due to a $63.2 million increase in average total earning assets and to a 19 basis point increase in the average rate earned on earning assets.  The increase in average total earning assets was due to a $51.9 million increase in average loans and to a $11.0 million increase in average total investment securities. The increase in average loans was partially due to the acquisition of BNB and partially due to organic loan growth.

The decrease in total interest expense was due to a 10 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities and to a $5.3 million decrease in average long-term debt and to a $9.4 million decrease in average IRA and time certificates. Average interest-bearing deposits increased despite the decrease in IRA and time certificates due to increases in the average balances of savings, NOW, and money fund deposits. Average long-term debt decreased due to the payment in full during January 2015 of a $5.0 million advance from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati.

Provision and Allowance For Loan Losses
The total provision for loan losses is determined based upon management's evaluation as to the amount needed to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level considered appropriate in relation to the risk of losses inherent in the portfolio.  In addition to historic charge-off percentages, factors taken into consideration to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses include the nature, volume, and consistency of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, a review of specific problem loans, and current economic conditions that may affect borrowers' ability to pay.  Net charge-offs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 totaled $636,000 and $988,000, respectively, as compared to $232,000 and $531,000 for the same periods in 2014. The provision for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $677,000 and $746,000, respectively, as compared to $255,000 and $336,000 for the same periods in 2014. Net charge-offs and the provision for loan losses had elevated balances during the second quarter 2015 due to the sale of impaired loans during that quarter.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)




Non-Interest Income

Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 vs. 2014
Total non-interest income for the second quarter 2015 was $530,000 greater than for the second quarter 2014 primarily due to a $124,000 increase in trust income, a $221,000 increase in net gains from sales of securities, and a $166,000 increase in gains from sales of loans. The increase in trust income reflects growth in the fair value of assets managed. The increase in net gains from sales of securities reflects an increase in the volume of securities sold and the increase in gains from sales of loans primarily reflects gains recognized on some of the impaired loans sold during the quarter.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 vs. 2014
Total non-interest income for the first half of 2015 was $759,000 greater than for the first half of 2014 primarily due to a $269,000 increase in trust income, a $336,000 increase in net gains from sales of securities, and a $186,000 increase in gains from sales of loans for substantially the same reasons mentioned above.

Non-Interest Expense

Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 vs. 2014
Non-interest expense for the second quarter 2015 was $826,000 greater than for the second quarter 2014 primarily due to a $425,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits and a $452,000 increase in merger-related expenses. Salaries and employee benefits increased primarily due to salary and wage increases, employees retained from the BNB and Eaton National acquisitions, an increase in the number of employees outside of the acquisitions, and to increased retirement plan expenses. Merger-related expenses increased due to the acquisition of BNB during the second quarter 2015, while no institutions were acquired during the second quarter 2014.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 vs. 2014
Non-interest expense for the first half of 2015 was $197,000 less than for the first half of 2014 primarily due to a $770,000 decrease in merger-related expenses, a $124,000 decrease in expenses related to other real estate owned ("OREO") (included in other non-interest expense), and smaller decreases in other accounts. Costs related to the acquisition of BNB were less than costs associated with the acquisition of Eaton National in January 2014. OREO expenses decreased because LCNB held fewer properties during the 2015 period. These decreases were largely offset by a $797,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits for substantially the same reasons mentioned above.

Income Taxes
LCNB's effective tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were 27.7% and 23.4%, respectively.  The difference between the statutory rate of 34.0% and the effective tax rate is primarily due to tax-exempt interest income from municipal securities and tax-exempt earnings from bank owned life insurance.

Financial Condition
The carrying values of loans, securities available-for-sale, premises and equipment, and deposits were greatly influenced by the merger with BNB.  See Note 2 - Acquisition to the Financial Statements for a description of the merger and a summary of the fair values of BNB's assets and liabilities added to LCNB's consolidated balance sheet.

Net loans at June 30, 2015 were $56.0 million greater than at December 31, 2014 partially due to the acquisition of BNB, which increased LCNB's loan balance by $34.7 million, and partially due to organic growth in the portfolio.

Available-for-sale investment securities at June 30, 2015 were $62.5 million greater than at December 31, 2014 . Included in the increase were $58.2 in investment securities obtained through the acquisition of BNB. During 2015, LCNB purchased $70.9 million in new securities. The purchases were largely offset by sales, maturities, and calls of investment securities.

Goodwill at June 30, 2015 was $2.5 greater than at December 31, 2014 due to goodwill recorded on the BNB acquisition.

Total deposits at June 30, 2015 was $137.8 million greater than at December 31, 2014 . Included in this increase were $99.1 million in new deposits obtained through the BNB acquisition and a $43.7 million increase in public fund deposits by local government entities. Public fund deposits can be relatively volatile due to seasonal tax collections and the financial needs of the local entities.


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Shareholders' equity at June 30, 2015 was $12.0 million greater than at December 31, 2014 . LCNB issued 560,132 shares of common stock during the second quarter 2015 as partial payment for BNB shares of stock, resulting in a $9.1 million increase in the common shares account.

Regulatory Capital
The Bank and LCNB are required by regulators to meet certain minimum levels of capital adequacy. These are expressed in the form of certain ratios. Capital is separated into Tier 1 capital (essentially shareholders' equity less goodwill and other intangibles) and Tier 2 capital (essentially the allowance for loan losses limited to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets). Common Equity Tier 1 Capital is the sum of common stock, related surplus, and retained earnings net of treasury stock, accumulated other comprehensive income, and other adjustments. These three ratios, which are based on the degree of credit risk in LCNB's assets, provide for weighting assets based on assigned risk factors and include off-balance sheet items such as loan commitments and standby letters of credit.  The leverage ratio supplements the risk-based capital guidelines.

For various regulatory purposes, financial institutions are classified into categories based upon capital adequacy.
Minimum Requirement
To Be Considered
Well-Capitalized
Ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets
4.5
%
6.5
%
Ratio of Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets
6.0
%
8.0
%
Ratio of Total Capital (Tier 1 Capital plus Tier 2 Capital) to risk-weighted assets
8.0
%
10.0
%
Leverage Ratio (Tier 1 Capital to adjusted quarterly average total assets)
4.0
%
5.0
%
A new rule requiring a Capital Conservation Buffer will begin phase-in on January 1, 2016. Under the fully-implemented rule, a financial institution will need to maintain a Capital Conservation Buffer composed of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital of at least 2.5% above its minimum risk-weighted capital requirements to avoid limitations on its ability to make capital distributions, including dividend payments to shareholders and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. A financial institution with a buffer below 2.5% will be subject to increasingly stringent limitations on capital distributions as the buffer approaches zero.

As of the most recent notification from their regulators, the Bank and LCNB were categorized as "well-capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  Management believes that no conditions or events have occurred since the last notification that would change the Bank's or LCNB's category.

A summary of the regulatory capital and capital ratios of LCNB follows (dollars in thousands):
June 30, 2015
December 31,
2014
Regulatory Capital:
Shareholders' equity
$
137,698

125,695

Goodwill and other intangibles
(32,301
)
(31,886
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
(475
)
(785
)
Tier 1 risk-based capital
104,922

93,024

Eligible allowance for loan losses
2,879

3,121

Total risk-based capital
$
107,801

96,145

Capital ratios:


Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets
13.90
%
N/A

Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets
13.90
%
13.92
%
Total Capital to risk-weighted assets
14.28
%
14.38
%
Leverage
8.85
%
8.53
%


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Liquidity
LCNB depends on dividends from the Bank for the majority of its liquid assets, including the cash needed to pay dividends to its shareholders.  National banking law limits the amount of dividends the Bank may pay to the sum of retained net income for the current year plus retained net income for the previous two years.  Prior approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Bank's primary regulator, is necessary for the Bank to pay dividends in excess of this amount.  In addition, dividend payments may not reduce capital levels below minimum regulatory guidelines.  Management believes the Bank will be able to pay anticipated dividends to LCNB Corp. without needing to request approval.  The Bank is not aware of any reasons why it would not receive such approval.

Liquidity is the ability to have funds available at all times to meet the commitments of LCNB.  Asset liquidity is provided by cash and assets which are readily marketable or pledgeable or which will mature in the near future. Liquid assets include cash and cash equivalents and securities available for sale.  At June 30, 2015 , LCNB's liquid assets amounted to $375.8 million or 30.1% of total assets.  This compares to liquid assets totaling $301.2 million or 27.2% of total assets at December 31, 2014.

Liquidity is also provided by access to core funding sources, primarily core depositors in LCNB's market area.  Approximately 82.0% of total deposits at June 30, 2015 were "core" deposits, compared to 84.3% of deposits at December 31, 2014. Core deposits, for this purpose, are defined as total deposits less public funds and certificates of deposit greater than $100,000. The percentage of core deposits to total deposits decreased because of the growth in public fund deposits discussed above in relation to total growth in deposits.

Secondary sources of liquidity include LCNB's ability to sell loan participations, borrow funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank, purchase federal funds, issue repurchase agreements, or use a line of credit established with another bank.

Management closely monitors the level of liquid assets available to meet ongoing funding needs.  It is management's intent to maintain adequate liquidity so that sufficient funds are readily available at a reasonable cost.  LCNB experienced no liquidity or operational problems as a result of the current liquidity levels.


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Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks

Market risk for LCNB is primarily interest rate risk.  LCNB attempts to mitigate this risk through asset/liability management strategies designed to decrease the vulnerability of its earnings to material and prolonged changes in interest rates.  LCNB does not use derivatives such as interest rate swaps, caps, or floors to hedge this risk.  LCNB has not entered into any market risk instruments for trading purposes.

The Bank's Asset and Liability Management Committee ("ALCO") primarily uses a combination of Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis ("IRSA") and Economic Value of Equity ("EVE") analysis for measuring and managing interest rate risk.  IRSA is used to estimate the effect on net interest income ("NII") during a one-year period of instantaneous and sustained movements in interest rates, also called interest rate shocks, of 100, 200, and 300 basis points.  Management considers the results of any significant downward scenarios to not be meaningful in the current interest rate environment.  The base projection uses a current interest rate scenario.  As shown below, the June 30, 2015 IRSA indicates that an increase in interest rates will have a positive effect on net interest income ("NII"). The changes in NII for all rate assumptions are within LCNB's acceptable ranges.

Rate Shock Scenario in Basis Points
Amount
$ Change in
NII
% Change in
NII
(Dollars in thousands)
Up 300
$
42,139

3,358

8.66
%
Up 200
41,004

2,223

5.73
%
Up 100
39,880

1,099

2.83
%
Base
38,781


%

IRSA shows the effect on NII during a one-year period only.  A more long-range model is the EVE analysis, which shows the estimated present value of future cash inflows from interest-earning assets less the present value of future cash outflows for interest-bearing liabilities for the same rate shocks.  As shown below, the June 30, 2015 EVE analysis indicates that an increase in interest rates will have a negative effect on the EVE.  The changes in EVE for all rate assumptions are within LCNB's acceptable ranges.

Rate Shock Scenario in Basis Points
Amount
$ Change in
EVE
% Change in
EVE
(Dollars in thousands)
Up 300
$
133,408

(3,252
)
(2.38
)%
Up 200
133,895

(2,765
)
(2.02
)%
Up 100
134,335

(2,325
)
(1.70
)%
Base
136,660


%

The IRSA and EVE simulations discussed above are not projections of future income or equity and should not be relied on as being indicative of future operating results.  Assumptions used, including the nature and timing of interest rate levels, yield curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities, deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, and reinvestment or replacement of asset and liability cash flows, are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the models cannot precisely measure future net interest income or equity.  Furthermore, the models do not reflect actions that borrowers, depositors, and management may take in response to changing economic conditions and interest rate levels.


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Item 4.
Controls and Procedures

a) Disclosure controls and procedures. The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of LCNB's disclosure controls and procedures that ensure that information relating to LCNB required to be disclosed by LCNB in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to LCNB's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, in order to allow timely decisions to be made regarding required disclosures.  Based upon this evaluation, these officers have concluded that, as of June 30, 2015 , LCNB's disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting. During the period covered by this report, there were no changes in LCNB's internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, LCNB's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings

None

Item 1A.
Risk Factors

No material changes

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

During the period of this report, LCNB did not sell any of its securities that were not registered under the Securities Act.

During the period covered by this report, LCNB did not purchase any shares of its equity securities.

Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 5.
Other Information

None

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Item 6.
Exhibits

Exhibit No.
Exhibit Description
2.1
Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of October 28, 2013 by and between LCNB Corp. and Colonial Banc Corp.  – incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on October 28, 2013, Exhibit 2.1.
2.2
Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of December 29, 2014 by and between LCNB Corp. and BNB Bancorp, Inc. - incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 2, 2015, Exhibit 2.1.
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of LCNB Corp., as amended – incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010, Exhibit 3.1.
3.2
Code of Regulations of LCNB Corp. – incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005, Exhibit 3(ii).
10.1
LCNB Corp. Ownership Incentive Plan – incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form DEF 14A Proxy Statement pursuant to Section 14(a), dated March 15, 2002, Exhibit A (000-26121).
10.2
LCNB Corp. 2015 Ownership Incentive Plan - incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form DEF 14A Proxy Statement pursuant to Section 14(a), dated March 13, 2015, Exhibit A (001-35292)
10.3
Form of Option Grant Agreement under the LCNB Corp. Ownership Incentive Plan – incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, Exhibit 10.2.
10.4
Nonqualified Executive Retirement Plan – incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2009, Exhibit 10.4.
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101
The following financial information from LCNB Corp.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 is formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language:  (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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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.

LCNB Corp.
August 7, 2015
/s/ Stephen P. Wilson
Stephen P. Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Directors
August 7, 2015
/s/ Robert C. Haines, II
Robert C. Haines, II, Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer

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