Fentura Financial, Inc. Form 10-Q

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

FORM 10-Q

[x] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2005

OR

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

For the transition period from _______________ to _______________

Commission file number 000-23550

Fentura Financial, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
38-2806518
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

175 N Leroy, P.O. Box 725, Fenton, Michigan 48430
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(810) 629-2263
(Registrant’s Telephone Number)

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 is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). [__] Yes [X] No

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: November 1, 2005

Class — Common Stock           Shares Outstanding — 1,930,061


Fentura Financial Inc.
Index to Form 10-Q

Page
 
Part I - Financial Information   3  
  
     Item 1 -  Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)  3- 11
  
     Item 2 -  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  11 -21
  
     Item 3 -  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  21  
  
     Item 4 -  Controls and Procedures  23  
  
Part II - Other Information  24  
  
     Item 1 -  Legal Proceedings  24  
  
     Item 2 -  Unregistered Sales of Equity, Securities, and Use of Proceeds  24  
  
     Item 3 -  Defaults Upon Senior Securities  24  
  
     Item 4 -  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders  24  
  
     Item 5 -  Other Information  24  
  
     Item 6 -  Exhibits  24  
  
Signatures    25  
  
Exhibit Index  26  

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
      Fentura Financial, Inc.
      Consolidated Balance Sheets

(000's omitted Except share data) September 30,
2005
(unaudited)
Dec 31,
2004
 

ASSETS            
   Cash and due from banks   $ 22,885   $ 22,705  
   Federal funds sold    8,300    4,550  


     Total cash & cash equivalents    31,185    27,255  
   Securities-available for sale    94,705    110,391  
   Securities-held to maturity, (fair value of $13,557  
      at September 30, 2005 and $18,788 at December 31, 2004)    13,663    18,786  


       Total securities    108,368    129,177  
   Loans held for sale    2,442    1,587  
   Loans:  
     Commercial    241,190    229,012  
     Real estate loans - construction    81,156    61,278  
     Real estate loans - mortgage    39,529    32,705  
     Consumer loans    72,541    70,435  


   Total loans    434,416    393,430  
   Less: Allowance for loan losses    (6,294 )  (5,501 )


   Net loans    428,122    387,929  
   Bank Owned Life Insurance    6,417    6,861  
   Bank premises and equipment    14,245    13,812  
   Federal Home Loan Bank stock    2,300    2,252  
   Accrued interest receivable    2,550    2,335  
   Goodwill    7,955    7,955  
   Acquisition intangibles    1,162    1,433  
   Other assets    4,441    4,294  


     Total assets   $ 609,187   $ 584,890  


   
LIABILITIES  
   Deposits:  
     Non-interest bearing deposits   $ 81,532   $ 80,631  
     Interest bearing deposits    435,404    410,434  


       Total deposits    516,936    491,065  
   Borrowings    1,950    5,200  
   Federal Home Loan Bank Advances    16,267    19,402  
   Repurchase Agreements    10,000    10,000  
   Subordinated debentures    14,000    12,000  
   Accrued taxes, interest and other liabilities    3,893    4,254  


       Total liabilities    563,046    541,921  


SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  
   Common stock - no par value  
   1,926,704 shares issued (1,889,463 in Dec. 2004)    34,359    33,110  
   Retained earnings    12,882    10,514  
   Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)    (1,100 )  (655 )


     Total shareholders' equity    46,141    42,969  


       Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   $ 609,187   $ 584,890  


See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Fentura Financial, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended

September 30 September 30

(000's omitted except per share data) 2005 2004 2005 2004

INTEREST INCOME                    
   Interest and fees on loans   $ 7,749   $ 5,969   $ 21,516   $ 15,799  
   Interest and dividends on securities:  
     Taxable    801    699    2,464    2,274  
     Tax-exempt    227    188    704    531  
   Interest on federal funds sold    36    50    54    71  




         Total interest income    8,813    6,906    24,738    18,675  
   
   INTEREST EXPENSE  
   Deposits    2,538    1,896    6,449    5,110  
   Short-term borrowings    35    0    134    0  
   Other borrowings    463    331    1,301    893  




         Total interest expense    3,036    2,227    7,884    6,003  




   
   NET INTEREST INCOME    5,777    4,679    16,854    12,672  
   Provision for loan losses    404    383    1,002    1,019  




     Net interest income after  
       Provision for loan losses    5,373    4,296    15,852    11,653  
   
   NON-INTEREST INCOME  
     Service charges on deposit accounts    907    975    2,571    2,847  
     Gain on sale of mortgage loans    282    124    630    365  
     Trust and investment services income    254    254    842    703  
     Gain/(Loss) on sale of securities    2    0    (108 )  0  
     Other income and fees    439    344    1,303    1,224  




       Total non-interest income    1,884    1,697    5,238    5,139  
   
   NON-INTEREST EXPENSE  
     Salaries and employee benefits    3,094    2,675    9,062    7,332  
     Occupancy    441    425    1,325    1,193  
     Furniture and equipment    495    572    1,576    1,559  
     Loan and collection    87    56    255    240  
     Advertising and promotional    153    128    509    386  
     Other operating expenses    1,002    969    2,937    2,702  




       Total non-interest expense    5,272    4,825    15,664    13,412  




   
   INCOME BEFORE TAXES    1,985    1,168    5,426    3,380  
   Federal income taxes    686    312    1,681    882  




   NET INCOME   $ 1,299   $ 856   $ 3,745   $ 2,498  




   Per share:  
   Net income - basic   $ 0.68   $ 0.45   $ 1.97   $ 1.33  




   Net income - diluted   $ 0.68   $ 0.45   $ 1.97   $ 1.32  




   Cash Dividends declared   $ 0.24   $ 0.23   $ 0.72   $ 0.69  




See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Fentura Financial, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
 
Nine Months
Ended
Nine Months
Ended

(000's omitted) September 30,
2005
September 30,
2004

COMMON STOCK            
   Balance, beginning of period   $ 33,110   $ 32,769  
   Issuance of shares under  
     Director stock purchase plan  
     Dividend reinvestment program (14,222 shares) and (3,162 shares)    483    315  
        Stock Offering (23,019 shares and 0 shares)    766    0  


     Repurchase stock    0    (122 )


   Balance, end of period    34,359    32,962  
   
RETAINED EARNINGS  
   Balance, beginning of period    10,514    8,238  
     Net income    3,745    2,498  
     Cash dividends declared    (1,377 )  (1,305 )


   Balance, end of period    12,882    9,431  
   
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE  
   INCOME (LOSS)  
   Balance, beginning of period    (655 )  (125 )
     Change in unrealized gain (loss)  
     on securities, net of tax    (445 )  (248 )


   Balance, end of period    (1,100 )  (373 )


TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   $ 46,141   $ 42,020  


See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Fentura Financial, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

(000's omitted) 2005 2004

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:            
   Net income   $ 3,745   $ 2,498  
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash  
     Provided by Operating Activities:  
       Depreciation and amortization    1,058    1,511  
       Provision for loan losses    1,002    1,019  
       Loans originated for sale    (38,528 )  (23,544 )
       Proceeds from the sale of loans    38,303    25,208  
       Loss on sale of securities    108    0  
       Loss on sales of fixed assets    0    2  
       Gain on sales of loans    (630 )  (365 )
       Net increase in bank owned life insurance    444    (145 )
       Net (increase) decrease in interest receivable & other assets    121    1,691  
       Net increase (decrease) in interest payable & other liabilities    (665 )  (173 )


Total Adjustments    1,213    5,204  


Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities    4,958    7,702  


   
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:  
   Proceeds from maturities of securities - HTM    8,200    3,565  
   Proceeds from maturities of securities - AFS    0    2,626  
   Proceeds from calls of securities - HTM    102    3  
   Proceeds from calls of securities - AFS    17,351    45,840  
   Proceeds from sales of securities - AFS    14,684    0  
   Purchases of securities - HTM    (3,201 )  (9,966 )
   Purchases of securities - AFS    (16,953 )  (15,751 )
   Net increase in loans    (41,195 )  (43,995 )
   Net cash from acquisition of WMFC    0    2,080  
   Acquisition of premises and equipment, net    (1,491 )  (743 )


Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Investing Activities    (22,503 )  (16,341 )
   
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:  
   Net increase (decrease) in deposits    25,871    46,706  
   Net increase (decrease) in borrowings    (3,250 )  (13,272 )
   Net increase (decrease) in repurchase agreements    2,000    (2,500 )
   Purchase of advances from FHLB    29,900    0  
   Repayments of advances from FHLB    (32,918 )  0  
   Proceeds from stock offering    766    0  
   Net proceeds from stock issuance and purchase    483    193  
   Cash dividends    (1,377 )  (1,305 )


Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities    21,475    29,822  
   
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   $ 3,930   $ 21,183  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING   $ 27,255   $ 20,159  


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - ENDING   $ 31,185   $ 41,342  


   
CASH PAID FOR:  
   INTEREST   $ 7,740   $ 5,511  
   INCOME TAXES   $ 2,303   $ 430  

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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Fentura Financial, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,

(000's Omitted) 2005 2004 2005 2004

Net Income     $ 1,299   $ 856   $ 3,745   $ 2,498  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:  
   Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising  
       during period    (258 )  1,212    (553 )  (248 )
   Less: reclassification adjustment for  
       gains/losses included in net income    2    0    (108 )  0  




Other comprehensive income (loss)    (260 )  1,212    (445 )  (248 )




Comprehensive income   $ 1,039   $ 2,068   $ 3,300   $ 2,250  




Fentura Financial, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 1. Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2005 include Fentura Financial, Inc. (the Corporation) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, The State Bank in Fenton, Michigan, Davison State Bank in Davison, Michigan and West Michigan Community Bank in Hudsonville, Michigan (collectively the Banks). As further discussed in Note 5, on March 15, 2004, the Corporation completed the acquisition of West Michigan Financial Corporation (WMFC) and its subsidiary, West Michigan Community Bank (WMCB). WMFC was merged with and into the Corporation on the date of the acquisition. WMCB remains a subsidiary of the Corporation. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and accordingly, these financial statements include the results of operations of WMFC and WMCB subsequent to March 15, 2004. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the instructions for Form — 10Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2005. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Corporation’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.

Reclassifications: Some items in the prior year financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses, increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by charge-offs less recoveries. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged-off. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.

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A loan is impaired when full payment under the loan terms is not expected. Impairment is evaluated in total for smaller-balance loans of similar nature such as residential mortgage, consumer, and credit card loans, and on an individual loan basis for other loans. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral.

Stock Option Plans

The Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan provides for the grant of options to nonemployee directors to purchase the Corporation’s common stock on April 1 each year. The purchase price of the shares is the fair market value at the date of the grant, and there is a three-year vesting period before options may be exercised. Options to acquire no more than 7,392 shares of stock may be granted under the Plan in any calendar year and options to acquire not more than 73,920 shares in the aggregate may be outstanding at any one time.

The Employee Stock Option Plan provides for the grant of options to eligible employees to purchase the Corporation’s common stock at or above, the fair market value of the stock at the date of the grant. Awards granted under this plan are limited to an aggregate of 79,200 shares. The administrator of the plan is a committee of directors. The administrator has the power to determine the number of options to be granted, the exercise price of the options and other terms of the options, subject to consistency with the terms of the plan.

The following table summarizes stock option activity:

Number of
Options
Weighted
Average Price


Options outstanding at December 31, 2003      34,761   $ 26.99  
Options granted 2004    12,250    39.00  
Options forfeited 2004    (4,799 )  26.47  

Options outstanding at December 31, 2004    42,212    30.80  
Options granted 2005    735    35.00  


Options outstanding at September 30, 2005    42,947   $ 30.98  


The stock option plans are accounted for in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25) as permitted under Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation (SFAS 123). In accordance with APB 25, no compensation expense is required nor has been recognized for the options issued under existing plans. Had the Corporation chosen not to elect APB 25, SFAS 123 would apply and compensation expense would have been recognized, and the Corporation’s earnings would have been as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

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Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2005 2004 2005 2004




Net Income                    
     As reported   $ 1,299   $ 856   $ 3,745   $ 2,498  
     Proforma    1,297    847    3,739    2,489  
   
Basic net income per share  
     As reported    0.68    0.45    1.97    1.33  
     Proforma    0.68    0.45    1.97    1.32  
   
Diluted net income per share  
     As reported    0.68    0.45    1.97    1.32  
     Proforma    0.68    0.45    1.96    1.32  

Proforma net income includes compensation cost for the Corporation’s stock option plan based on the fair values of the grants as of the dates of the awards consistent with the method prescribed by SFAS 123. The fair value of each option grant is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Assumptions used in the model for options granted during 2004 were as follows: an expected life of 6 years, a dividend yield of 2.78%, a risk free return of 3.60%, and expected volatility of 24% resulting in a value of $5.97 per option. Assumptions used in the model for options granted during 2005 were as follows: an expected life of 6 years, a dividend yield of 2.70%, a risk free return of 4.05% and expected volatility of 25% resulting in a value of $7.02 per option. 

Recently-Issued Standard Not Yet Adopted:
FAS 123, Revised, requires all public companies to record compensation cost for stock options provided to employees in return for employee service. The cost is measured at the fair value of the options when granted, and this cost is expensed over the employee service period, which is normally the vesting period of the options. As amended, this apply to awards granted or modified beginning with the first quarter of 2006. Compensation cost will also be recorded for prior option grants that vest after the date of adoption. The effect on results of operations will be impacted by the level of future option grants and the calculation of the fair value of the options granted at such future date, as well as the vesting periods provided, and so cannot currently be predicted. Existing options that will vest after the adoption date are not expected to result in significant additional compensation expense. There will be no significant effect on financial position as total equity will not change.

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Note 2. Earnings Per Common Share

A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in the computation of basic earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share is presented below. Earnings per common share are presented below for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2005 2004 2005 2004




Basic Earnings Per Common Share:                    
Numerator  
   Net Income   $ 1,299   $ 856   $ 3,745   $ 2,498  




   
Denominator  
   Weighted average common shares  
   Outstanding    1,902,071    1,885,114    1,897,405    1,883,040  




   
Basic earnings per common share   $ 0.68   $ 0.45   $ 1.97   $ 1.33  




   
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:  
Numerator  
   Net Income   $ 1,299   $ 856   $ 3,745   $ 2,498  




   
Denominator  
   Weighted average common shares  
   Outstanding for basic earnings per  
   Common share    1,902,071    1,885,114    1,897,405    1,883,040  
   
Add: Dilutive effects of assumed  
   Exercises of stock options    5,609    12,582    6,059    9,329  




   
   Weighted average common shares  
   And dilutive potential common  
   Shares outstanding    1,907,680    1,897,696    1,903,464    1,892,369  




   
Diluted earnings per common share   $ 0.68   $ 0.45   $ 1.97   $ 1.32  




Stock options for 14,935 shares of common stock for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2005 and stock options for 5,096 shares and 19,561 shares of common stock for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 were not considered in computing diluted earnings per common share because they were anti-dilutive.

Note 3. Commitments and Contingencies

There are various contingent liabilities that are not reflected in the financial statements including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, the ultimate disposition of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

Note 4. Sale of Common Stock

During 2005, Fentura sold in aggregate approximately 23 thousand shares of common stock, raising $766 thousand net of issuance costs ($17). Substantially all of the net proceeds are to provide support for asset growth and for general corporate purposes.

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Note 5. Subordinated Debenture and Trust Preferred Securities

A Trust formed by the Corporation issued $2,000,000 trust preferred securities in 2005 as part of a pooled offering of such securities. The interest rate is a floating rate (LIBOR plus 1.60%) and the current rate is 3.80%. The Corporation issued subordinated debentures to the trust in exchange for the proceeds of the offering; the debentures and related debt issuance costs represent the sole assets of the trust. The Corporation may redeem the subordinated debentures, in whole but not in part, any time after 2010 at a price of 100% of face value. The subordinated debentures must be redeemed no later than 2035.

ITEM 2 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results of Operations

Certain of the Corporation’s accounting policies are important to the portrayal of the Corporation’s financial condition, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Estimates associated with these policies are susceptible to material changes as a result of changes in facts and circumstances. Facts and circumstances, which could affect these judgments, include, but without limitation, changes in interest rates, in the performance of the economy or in the financial condition of borrowers. Management believes that its critical accounting policies include determining the allowance for loan losses and determining the fair value of securities and other financial instruments.

As indicated in the income statement, earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 were $1,299,000 and $3,745,000 respectively compared to $856,000 and $2,498,000 for the same periods in 2004. Net interest income was higher due to significantly higher loan balances and the increases to the prime rate during the first nine months of 2005 compared with the same period in 2004. The Corporation continues to focus on core banking activities and new opportunities in current and surrounding markets.

The banking industry uses standard performance indicators to help evaluate a banking institution’s performance. Return on average assets is one of these indicators. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005 the Corporation’s return on average assets (annualized) was 0.85% compared to 0.62% for the same period in 2004. Net income per share — basic and diluted was $1.97 in the first nine months of 2005 compared to $1.33 basic and $1.32 diluted net income per share —for the same period in 2004. Net income per share — basic and diluted was $0.68 in the third quarter of 2005 compared to $0.45 basic and diluted net income per share – for the same period in 2004.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income and average balances and yields on major categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 are summarized in Table 2. The effects of changes in average interest rates and average balances are detailed in Table 1 below.

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Table 1
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2005 COMPARED TO 2004
INCREASE (DECREASE)
DUE TO

(000'S OMITTED) VOL YIELD/
RATE
TOTAL

Taxable Securities     $ (145 ) $ 335   $ 190  
Tax-Exempt Securities    112    150    262  
Federal Funds Sold    (49 )  32    (17 )
   
Total Loans    2,975    2,699    5,674  
Loans Held for Sale    38    11    49  



   
   Total Earning Assets    2,931    3,227    6,158  
   
Interest Bearing Demand Deposits    89    170    259  
Savings Deposits    (166 )  (147 )  (313 )
Time CD's $100,000 and Over    794    262    1,056  
Other Time Deposits    149    188    337  
Other Borrowings    226    316    542  



   
   Total Interest Bearing Liabilities    1,092    789    1,881  



   
      Net Interest Income   $ 1,839   $ 2,438   $ 4,277  



As indicated in Table 1, during the nine months ended September 30, 2005, net interest income increased compared to the same period in 2004, principally because of the increase in loan interest income. Loan income increased due to higher balances and the increases to the prime rate during the first nine months of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004. Interest expenses increased compared to the first nine months of 2004 due to the increase in deposit balances, deposit interest rates, and an increase in borrowings for the Corporation.

Net interest income (displayed with consideration of full tax equivalency), average balance sheet amounts, and the corresponding yields for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 are shown in Table 2. Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was $17,297,000, an increase of $4,277,000, or 32.8%, over the same period in 2004. Net interest margin increased due to favorable raises in the prime rate and loan volumes during the first nine months of 2005. Management’s actions to reprice loans and deposits to improve the margin and short-term rate stability contributed substantially to the improvement during the third quarter of 2005 compared to the third quarter of 2004.

Management reviews economic forecasts and strategy on a monthly basis. Accordingly, the Corporation intends to continue to strategically manage the balance sheet structure in an effort to create stability in net interest income. The Corporation expects to continue to seek out new loan opportunities while continuing to maintain sound credit quality.

As indicated in Table 2, for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, the Corporation’s net interest margin (with consideration of full tax equivalency) was 4.28% compared with 3.60% for the same period in 2004. This increase is attributable to the impact of higher loan volumes and re-pricing of variable rate instruments, which helped increase net interest income and increased the net interest margin. The Federal Reserve increasing interest rates during the first nine months of 2005 also positively impacted the Corporation’s net interest margin.

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Average earning assets increased 11.8% or approximately $56,967,000 comparing the first nine months of 2005 to the same time period in 2004. Loans, the highest yielding component of earning assets, represented 77.5% of earning assets in 2005 compared to 72.9% in 2004. Average interest bearing liabilities increased 10.4% or $43,865,000 comparing the first nine months of 2005 to the same time period in 2004. Non-interest bearing deposits amounted to 15.2% of average earning assets in the first nine months of 2005 compared with 15.1% in the same time period of 2004.

As indicated in Table 3, for the three months ended September 30, 2005, the Corporation’s net interest margin (with consideration of full tax equivalency) was 4.26% compared with 3.71% for the same period in 2004. This increase is attributable to the impact of higher loan volumes and increases in the prime rate, which helped increase net interest income and increased the net interest margin. The Federal Reserve increasing interest rates during the third quarter of 2005 also positively impacted the Corporation’s net interest margin.

Average earning assets increased 6.0% or approximately $31,067,000 comparing the third quarter of 2005 to the same time period in 2004. Loans, the highest yielding component of earning assets, represented 78.5% of earning assets in 2005 compared to 75.0% in 2004. Average interest bearing liabilities increased 3.0% or $13,966,000 comparing the third quarter of 2005 to the same time period in 2004. Non-interest bearing deposits amounted to 14.9% of average earning assets in the third quarter of 2005 compared with 13.9% in the same time period of 2004.

Management continually monitors the Corporation’s balance sheet in an effort to insulate net interest income from significant swings caused by interest rate volatility. If market rates change in 2005, corresponding changes in funding costs will be considered to avoid any potential negative impact on net interest income. The Corporation’s policies in this regard are further discussed in the section titled “Interest Rate Sensitivity Management.”

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Table 2 Average Balance and Rates

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
(000's omitted)(Annualized) 2005 2004
ASSETS AVERAGE
BALANCE
INCOME
EXPENSE
YIELD/
RATE
AVERAGE
BALANCE
INCOME
EXPENSE
YIELD/
RATE

   Securities:                            
     U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies   $ 93,282   $ 2,412    3.46 % $ 99,478   $ 2,157    2.90 %
     State and Political (1)    24,735    1,067    5.77 %  21,716    805    4.95 %
     Other    1,241    52    5.60 %  1,498    117    10.43 %


     Total Securities    119,258    3,531    3.96 %  122,692    3,079    3.35 %
     Fed Funds Sold    2,400    54    3.01 %  7,967    71    1.19 %
   Loans:  
     Commercial    303,201    15,545    6.85 %  250,252    11,059    5.90 %
     Tax Free (1)    4,933    235    6.37 %  4,707    221    6.27 %
     Real Estate-Mortgage    35,505    1,952    7.35 %  26,482    1,295    6.53 %
     Consumer    72,173    3,757    6.96 %  69,299    3,240    6.25 %


   Total loans    415,812    21,489    6.91 %  350,740    15,815    6.02 %
   Allowance for Loan Losses    (5,881 )  (4,638 )
   Net Loans    409,931    21,489    7.01 %  346,102    15,815    6.10 %


   Loans Held for Sale    2,265    107    6.32 %  1,369    58    5.66 %


   TOTAL EARNING ASSETS   $ 539,735   $ 25,181    6.24 % $ 482,768   $ 19,023    5.26 %

   Cash Due from Banks    19,936    25,405  
   All Other Assets    37,455    32,407  


   TOTAL ASSETS   $ 591,245   $ 535,942  


LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:  
   Deposits:  
   Interest bearing - DDA   $ 112,505   $ 1,127    1.34 % $ 102,293   $ 868    1.13 %
   Savings Deposits    128,533    1,035    1.08 %  147,009    1,348    1.22 %
   Time CD's $100,000 and Over    74,548    1,926    3.45 %  39,012    870    2.98 %
   Other Time CD's    97,360    2,361    3.24 %  90,910    2,024    2.97 %


   Total Deposits    412,946    6,449    2.09 %  379,224    5,110    1.80 %
   Other Borrowings    50,710    1,435    3.78 %  40,567    893    2.94 %


   INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES   $ 463,656   $ 7,884    2.27 % $ 419,791   $ 6,003    1.91 %

   Non-Interest bearing - DDA    81,849    72,723  
   All Other Liabilities    1,541    1,988  
   Shareholders' Equity    44,199    41,440  


   TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS'
   EQUITY
   $ 591,245   $ 535,942  




Net Interest Rate Spread    3.96 %  3.35 %
Impact of Non-Interest Bearing  
   FUNDS ON MARGIN    0.32 %  0.25 %


Net Interest Income /Margin   $ 17,297    4.28 % $13,020 $  3.60 %


(1)     Presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using a federal income tax rate of 34%.

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Table 3 Average Balance and Rates

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
(000's omitted)(Annualized) 2005 2004
ASSETS AVERAGE
BALANCE
INCOME
EXPENSE
YIELD/
RATE
AVERAGE
BALANCE
INCOME
EXPENSE
YIELD/
RATE

   Securities:                            
     U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies   $ 90,401   $ 783    3.44 % $ 89,319   $ 642    2.89 %
     State and Political (1)    22,601    342    6.01 %  23,067    285    4.97 %
     Other    1,495    18    4.78 %  3,262    57    7.03 %


     Total Securities    114,497    1,143    3.96 %  115,648    984    3.42 %
     Fed Funds Sold    4,222    36    3.38 %  14,679    50    1.37 %
   Loans:  
     Commercial    312,060    5,565    7.08 %  283,684    4,262    6.04 %
     Tax Free (1)    4,893    77    6.27 %  4,655    73    6.31 %
     Real Estate-Mortgage    39,540    753    7.56 %  25,288    432    6.87 %
     Consumer    72,864    1,325    7.21 %  73,422    1,188    6.51 %


   Total loans    429,357    7,720    7.13 %  387,049    5,955    6.19 %
   Allowance for Loan Losses    (6,097 )  (5,011 )
   Net Loans    423,260    7,720    7.24 %  382,038    5,955    6.27 %


   Loans Held for Sale    3,542    57    6.38 %  3,175    38    4.81 %


   TOTAL EARNING ASSETS   $ 551,618   $ 8,956    6.44 % $ 520,551   $ 7,027    5.43 %

   Cash Due from Banks    20,663    23,998  
   All Other Assets    37,499    34,676  


   TOTAL ASSETS   $ 603,683   $ 574,214  


LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:  
   Deposits:  
   Interest bearing - DDA   $ 113,795   $ 488    1.70 % $ 122,248   $ 345    1.14 %
   Savings Deposits    121,377    354    1.16 %  151,707    458    1.21 %
   Time CD's $100,000 and Over    92,020    844    3.64 %  47,501    365    3.09 %
   Other Time CD's    101,931    852    3.32 %  96,034    728    3.05 %


   Total Deposits    429,123    2,538    2.35 %  417,490    1,896    1.83 %
   Other Borrowings    45,065    498    4.38 %  42,732    331    3.12 %


   INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES   $ 474,188   $ 3,036    2.54 % $ 460,222   $ 2,227    1.95 %

   Non-Interest bearing - DDA    82,376    72,488  
   All Other Liabilities    1,825    782  
   Shareholders' Equity    45,294    40,722  


   TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS'
   EQUITY
   $ 603,683   $ 574,214  




Net Interest Rate Spread    3.90 %  3.48 %
Impact of Non-Interest Bearing  
   FUNDS ON MARGIN    0.36 %  0.23 %


Net Interest Income /Margin   $ 5,920    4.26 % $4,800  3.71 %


(1)     Presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using a federal income tax rate of 34%.

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Allowance and Provision For Loan Losses

The Corporation maintains formal policies and procedures to control and monitor credit risk. Management believes the allowance for loan losses is adequate to provide for probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. The Corporation’s loan portfolio has no significant concentrations in any one industry or any exposure in foreign loans. The Corporation has not extended credit to finance highly leveraged transactions nor does it intend to do so in the future. Employment levels and other economic conditions in the Corporation’s local markets may have a significant impact on the level of loan losses. Management continues to identify and devote attention to credits that are not performing as agreed. Of course, deterioration of economic conditions could have an impact on the Corporation’s credit quality, which could impact the need for greater provision for loan losses and the level of the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross loans. Non-performing loans are discussed further in the section titled “Non-Performing Assets.”

The allowance for loan losses (ALL) reflects management’s judgment as to the level considered appropriate to absorb probable losses in the loan portfolio. Fentura’s subsidiary banks’ methodology in determining the adequacy of the ALL relies on several key elements, which includes specific allowances for identified problem loans and a formula-based risk-allocated allowance for the remainder of the portfolio. This includes a review of individual loans, historical loss experience, current economic conditions, portfolio trends, and other pertinent factors. The amount of the provision for loan losses is based on our review of the historical credit loss experience and such factors that, in our judgment, deserve consideration under existing economic conditions in estimating probable credit losses. While we consider the allowance for loan losses to be adequate based on information currently available, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary due to changes in economic conditions, delinquencies, or loss rates. Although portions of the allowance have been allocated to various portfolio segments, the ALL is general in nature and is available for the portfolio in its entirety. At September 30, 2005, the ALL was $6,294,000, or 1.44% of total loans, higher than the $5,501,000, or 1.40%, at December 31, 2004. Non-performing loan levels, discussed later, have increased since December 31, 2004, prompting the increase in ALL. Management believes that the allowance to gross loans percentage is appropriate given identified risk in the loan portfolio based on asset quality.

Table 4 also summarizes loan losses and recoveries for the first nine months of 2005 and 2004. During the first nine months of 2005 the Corporation experienced net charge-offs of $209,000 or .04% compared with net charge-offs of $419,000 or .11% in the first nine months of 2004. The provision for loan losses was $1,002,000 in the first nine months of 2005, similar to the provision for loan losses of $1,019,000 for the same time period in 2004, due to an increase of higher quality loan, a reduction of net charge-offs and the non-performing assets remaining relatively level year over year.

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Table 4 Analysis Of The Allowance For Loan Losses
(000's omitted) Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2005
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2004


Balance at Beginning of Period     $ 5,501   $ 3,414  


Charge-Offs:  
     Commercial, Financial and Agriculture    (113 )  (347 )
     Real Estate-Mortgage    0    0  
     Installment Loans to Individuals    (236 )  (245 )


         Total Charge-Offs    (349 )  (592 )
Recoveries:  
     Commercial, Financial and Agriculture    63    31  
     Real Estate-Mortgage    0    0  
     Installment Loans to Individuals    77    142  


         Total Recoveries    140    173  


Net Charge-Offs    (209 )  (419 )
Provision    1,002    1,019  


Addition from WMCB acquisition    0    1,159  


Balance at End of Period   $ 6,294   $ 5,173  


Ratio of Net Charge-Offs to Gross Loans    0.04 %  0.11 %


Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004, primarily due to the increase in mortgage loan gains, offset by a decrease in service charges on deposits and loss on sales of securities. Overall non-interest income was $5,238,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to $5,139,000 for the same period in 2004. These figures represent an increase of 1.9% in the first nine months of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004. Non-interest income increased 11.0% in the third quarter of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004. The income statement provides a detailed breakdown of the components of non-interest income.

The most significant category of non-interest income is service charges on deposit accounts. These fees were $2,571,000 in the first nine months of 2005 compared to $2,847,000 for the same period of 2004. This represents a decrease of 9.7%. Decreases are attributable to a reduction in overdraft privilege service charges and regular deposit account service charges in the Banks. Service charges on accounts decreased 7.0% in the third quarter of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004. The decrease was due to higher balances in deposit accounts and fewer customers using the overdraft privilege product during the third quarter of 2005.

Gains on the sale of mortgage loans originated by the Banks and sold in the secondary market were $630,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and $365,000 in the same period in 2004. This represents an increase of 72.6%. In the third quarter of 2005 gain on the sale of mortgages increased 128.2% over the same period in 2004. The increase resulted from the increase in residential mortgage products offered and an increase in activity.

Trust and investment services income increased $139,000 (19.8%) in the first nine months of 2005 compared to the same period in the prior year. Trust and investment services income was the same in the third quarter of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004. The increase in fees is attributable to the increase in the average market value of assets under management at The State Bank and a full year of trust fees at West Michigan Community Bank.

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Loss on sale of securities was $108,000 in the first nine months of 2005, due to the Banks selling securities in the first nine months of 2005. The Banks took the loss to reposition their securities portfolio into higher yielding securities. The State Bank had a $2,000 gain during the third quarter of 2005.

Other operating income increased $79,000 or 6.5%, to $1,303,000 in the first nine months of 2005 compared to $1,224,000 in the same time period in 2004. Other operating income increased due to increases in ATM surcharges, official check and foreign exchange fees collected and a full year of West Michigan Community Bank building rental income and other income. Other operating income increased 27.6% in the third quarter of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004.

Non-Interest Expense

Total non-interest expense increased 16.8% to $15,664,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2005, compared with $13,412,000 in the same period of 2004. This increase was largely attributable to an increase in salaries and benefits expense, occupancy and furniture and equipment expenses. In the third quarter of 2005 total non-interest expense was $5,272,000 compared to $4,825,000, or an increase of 9.3%, in the same quarter of 2004.

Salary and benefit costs, Fentura’s largest non-interest expense category, were $9,062,000 in the first nine months of 2005, compared with $7,332,000, or an increase of 23.6%, for the same time period in 2004. In the third quarter of 2005 salary and benefits costs were $3,094,000 compared to $2,675,000, or an increase of 15.7%, for the same period in 2004. Increased costs were primarily a result of the addition of the Brighton Loan Production office in June 2004, the Goodrich and Grandville Offices in September 2004, a modest salary increase for employees, an increase in employee benefit costs and modest staffing increases. The year to date increase was also due, in part, to West Michigan Community Bank being included for 9 months in 2005 compared to 7.5 months in 2004.

Occupancy expenses at $1,325,000 increased in the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to the same period in 2004 by $132,000 or 11.1%. The increases were attributable to the addition of the Brighton Loan Production office in June 2004, the Goodrich and Grandville Offices in September 2004, an increase in facility repairs and maintenance contracts expense. Occupancy expenses increased 3.8% in the third quarter of 2005 compared to 2004. This was due to increases in utility and real estate tax expenses.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2005 furniture and equipment expenses were $1,576,000 compared to $1,559,000 for the same period in 2004, an increase of 1.1%. The increases in expenses were attributable to the addition of the Brighton Loan Production office in June 2004, the Goodrich and Grandville Offices in September 2004, an increase in equipment maintenance contracts and equipment depreciation. In the third quarter of 2005 furniture and equipment expenses decreased 13.5% from the same period in 2004. This was due to lower equipment maintenance contracts.

Loan and collection expenses, at $255,000, were up $15,000 or 6.3% during the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to the same time period in 2004. In the third quarter loan and collection expense increased 55.4% compared to the third quarter of 2004. This was due to an increase in collection and ORE expenses.

Advertising expenses were $509,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2005, up 31.9% compared with $386,000 for the same period in 2004. Advertising expenses increased $25,000 or 19.5% in the third quarter of 2005 compared to the same quarter in 2004. The increases were primarily due to the increase in agency, media, shareholder and promotional expenses for all banks in the Corporation and West Michigan Community Bank being included for 9 months in 2005 compared to 7.5 months in 2004.

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Other operating expenses were $2,937,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to $2,702,000 in the same time period in 2004, an increase of $235,000 or 8.7%. In the third quarter of 2005 other operating expenses increased 3.4% from the same period in 2004. The increases were attributable to the addition of the Brighton Loan Production office in June, 2004, the Goodrich and Grandville Offices in September 2004, an increase in the amount of correspondent bank service charges due to maintaining lower balances and an increase in director fee expense, business development expenses, training expenses and fiduciary expenses, and due to having West Michigan Community Bank’s operations included for all nine months in 2005.

Financial Condition

Proper management of the volume and composition of the Corporation’s earning assets and funding sources is essential for ensuring strong and consistent earnings performance, maintaining adequate liquidity and limiting exposure to risks caused by changing market conditions. The Corporation’s securities portfolio is structured to provide a source of liquidity through maturities and to generate an income stream with relatively low levels of principal risk. The Corporation does not engage in securities trading. Loans comprise the largest component of earning assets and are the Corporation’s highest yielding assets. Customer deposits are the primary source of funding for earning assets while short-term debt and other sources of funds could be further utilized if market conditions and liquidity needs change.

The Corporation’s total assets were $609 million at September 30, 2005 compared to December 31, 2004 total assets of $585 million. Loans comprised 71.3% of total assets at September 30, 2005 compared to 67.3% at December 31, 2004. Loans grew $41.0 million for the Corporation. The ratio of non-interest bearing deposits to total deposits was 15.8% at September 30, 2005 compared to 16.4% at December 31, 2004. Interest bearing deposit liabilities totaled $435 million at September 30, 2005 compared to $410 million at December 31, 2004. Total deposits increased $25.9 million with non-interest bearing demand deposits increasing $0.9 million and interest bearing deposits increasing $25.0 million. Short-term borrowings decreased $3.3 million due to an increase in deposits. FHLB advance balances decreased $3.1 million during the period due to the increase in deposits at the Banks. Repurchase agreement balances remained steady comparing the two periods. Repurchase agreements are instruments with deposit type characteristics, which are secured by bank securities. The repurchase agreements were leveraged against securities to increase net interest income. The subordinated debentures increased $2.0 million, with the issuance of Trust Preferred Securities in the third quarter of 2005.

Bank premises and equipment increased $433,000 to $14.2 million at September 30, 2005 compared to $13.8 million at December 31, 2004. The increase was due to the acquisition of land at one of the Banks and the purchase of a new mainframe computer system.

Non-Performing Assets

Non-performing assets are assets that have more than a normal risk of loss and include loans on which interest accruals have ceased, loans that have been renegotiated, and real estate acquired through foreclosure. Past due loans are loans which are delinquent 90 days or more, but have not been placed on non-accrual status. Table 5 reflects the levels of these assets at September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004.

Non-performing assets increased slightly at September 30, 2005 compared to December 31, 2004. This increase was primarily due to an increase in nonperforming loans and Other Real Estate and partially offset by REO-in-Redemption, which decreased due to the sale of properties in the first nine months of 2005. One residential property comprises $740,000 of the remaining balance and marketability is dependent on the real estate market. Non-performing loans increased as compared to December 31, 2004 due to a $385,000 increase in non-accrual loans.

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The level and composition of non-performing assets are affected by economic conditions in the Corporation’s local markets. Non-performing assets, charge-offs, and provisions for loan losses tend to decline in a strong economy and increase in a weak economy, potentially impacting the Corporation’s operating results. In addition to non-performing loans, management carefully monitors other credits that are current in terms of principal and interest payments but, in management’s opinion, may deteriorate in quality if economic conditions change.

Table 5- Non-Performing Assets and Past Due Loans
September 30,
2005
December 31,
2004


Non-Performing Loans:            
     Loans Past Due 90 Days or More & Still  
         Accruing   $ 53   $ 91  
     Non-Accrual Loans    1,487    1,102  
     Renegotiated Loans    443    477  


         Total Non-Performing Loans    1,983    1,670  


Other Non-Performing Assets:  
     Other Real Estate    740    208  
     REO in Redemption    0    856  
     Other Non-Performing Assets    19    4  


         Total Other Non-Performing Assets    759    1,068  


Total Non-Performing Assets   $ 2,742   $ 2,738  


Non-Performing Loans as a % of  
     Total Loans    0.46 %  0.42 %
Allowance for Loan Losses as a % of  
     Non-Performing Loans    317.40 %  350.16 %
Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or  
     More to Total Loans    0.01 %  0.02 %
Non-performing Assets as a % of  
     Total Assets    0.45 %  0.47 %

Liquidity and Interest Rate Risk Management

Asset/Liability management is designed to assure liquidity and reduce interest rate risks. The goal in managing interest rate risk is to maintain a strong and relatively stable net interest margin. It is the responsibility of the Asset/Liability Management Committee (ALCO) to set policy guidelines and to establish short-term and long-term strategies with respect to interest rate exposure and liquidity. The ALCO, which is comprised of key members of management, meets regularly to review financial performance and soundness, including interest rate risk and liquidity exposure in relation to present and prospective markets, business conditions, and product lines. Accordingly, the committee adopts funding and balance sheet management strategies that are intended to maintain earnings, liquidity, and growth rates consistent with policy and prudent business standards.

Liquidity maintenance together with a solid capital base and strong earnings performance are key objectives of the Corporation. The Corporation’s liquidity is derived from a strong deposit base comprised of individual and business deposits. Deposit accounts of customers in the mature market represent a substantial portion of deposits of individuals. The Banks’ deposit base plus other funding sources (federal funds purchased, short-term borrowings, FHLB advances, repurchase agreements, other liabilities and shareholders’ equity) provided primarily all funding needs in the first nine months of 2005. While these sources of funds are expected to continue to be available to provide funds in the future, the mix and availability of funds will depend upon future economic conditions. The Corporation does not foresee any difficulty in meeting its funding requirements.

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Primary liquidity is provided through short-term investments or borrowings (including federal funds sold and purchased) while the securities portfolio provides secondary liquidity. The securities portfolio has decreased $20.8 million since December 31, 2004 due to the calls and selling of securities and the increase in loan demand. The Corporation has decided to invest the excess funds in the securities portfolio or loan portfolio to increase yield and income versus keeping the excess funds in federal funds sold at a lower yield. The Corporation regularly monitors liquidity to ensure adequate cash flows to cover unanticipated reductions in the availability of funding sources.

Interest rate risk is managed by controlling and limiting the level of earnings volatility arising from rate movements. The Corporation regularly performs reviews and analysis of those factors impacting interest rate risk. Factors include maturity and re-pricing frequency of balance sheet components, impact of rate changes on interest margin and prepayment speeds, market value impacts of rate changes, and other issues. Both actual and projected performance are reviewed, analyzed, and compared to policy and objectives to assure present and future financial viability.

The Corporation had cash flows from financing activities resulting primarily from the decrease in borrowings and increase in demand and savings deposits. In the first nine months of 2005, these borrowings decreased $6,268,000 and these deposits increased $25,871,000. Cash used by investing activities was $22,503,000 in the first nine months of 2005 compared to cash used of $16,341,000 in the first nine months of 2004. The change in investing activities was due to the increase in the origination of loans in the first nine months of 2005 compared to the first nine months of 2004, which included the acquisition of West Michigan Community Bank on March 15, 2004 and securities sales.

Capital Management

Total shareholders’ equity increased 7.4% to $46,141,000 at September 30, 2005 compared with $42,969,000 at December 31, 2004. The Corporation’s equity to asset ratio is at 7.6% and 7.4% for September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. The increase in the amount of capital resulted primarily from the Corporation’s net income and issuance of common stock, partially offset by dividends declared.

At December 31, 2004, the Corporation had accumulated other comprehensive loss of $655,000 compared to accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2005 of $1,100,000. The increase in the loss position was attributable to the fluctuation of the market price of securities held in the available for sale portfolio.

Regulatory Capital Requirements

Bank holding companies and their bank subsidiaries are required by banking industry regulators to maintain certain levels of capital. These are expressed in the form of certain ratios. These ratios are based on the degree of credit risk in the Corporation’s assets. All assets and off-balance sheet items such as outstanding loan commitments are assigned risk factors to create an overall risk-weighted asset total. Capital is separated into two levels, Tier I capital (essentially total common shareholders’ equity plus qualifying cumulative preferred securities (limited to 33% of common equity), less goodwill) and Tier II capital (essentially the allowance for loan losses limited to 1.25% of gross risk-weighted assets). Capital levels are then measured as a percentage of total risk weighted assets. The regulatory minimum for Tier I capital to risk weighted assets is 4% and the minimum for Total capital (Tier I plus Tier II) to risk weighted assets is 8%. The Tier I leverage ratio measures Tier I capital to average assets and must be a minimum of 3%. As reflected in Table 6, at September 30, 2005 and in Table 12, at December 31, 2004, the Corporation was well in excess of the minimum capital and leverage requirements necessary to be considered a “well capitalized” banking company.

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The FDIC has adopted a risk-based insurance premium system based in part on a bank’s capital adequacy. Under this system a depository institution is classified as well capitalized, adequately capitalized, or undercapitalized according to its regulatory capital levels. Subsequently, a financial institution’s premium levels are based on these classifications and its regulatory supervisory rating (the higher the classification the lower the premium). It is the Corporation’s goal to maintain capital levels sufficient to retain a designation of “well capitalized.”

Table 6
 
Capital Ratios

Regulatory Minimum Fentura Financial, Inc.
For "Well Capitalized"
 
September 30,
2005
December 31,
2005
September 30,
2004

Total Capital to risk
                   
    Weighted assets    10%  11.84%  11.40%  11.17%
Tier 1 Capital to risk  
    Weighted assets    6%  10.61%  10.20%  10.04%
Tier 1 Capital to average  
    Assets    5%  8.87%  8.70%  7.43%

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

The information concerning quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk contained on page 50 in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, is here incorporated by reference.

Fentura Financial, Inc. faces market risk to the extent that both earnings and the fair value of its financial instruments are affected by changes in interest rates. The Corporation manages this risk with static GAP analysis and has begun simulation modeling. For the first nine months of 2005, the results of these measurement techniques were within the Corporation’s policy guidelines. The Corporation does not believe that there has been a material change in the nature of the Corporation’s primary market risk exposures, including the categories of market risk to which the Corporation is exposed and the particular markets that present the primary risk of loss to the Corporation, or in how those exposures have been managed in 2005 compared to 2004.

The Corporation’s market risk exposure is mainly comprised of its vulnerability to interest rate risk. Prevailing interest rates and interest rate relationships in the future will be primarily determined by market factors, which are outside of the Corporation’s control. All information provided in this section consists of forward-looking statements. Reference is made to the section captioned “Forward Looking Statements” in this quarterly report for a discussion of the limitations on the Corporation’s responsibility for such statements.

Interest Rate Sensitivity Management

Interest rate sensitivity management seeks to maximize net interest income as a result of changing interest rates, within prudent ranges of risk. The Corporation attempts to accomplish this objective by structuring the balance sheet so that re-pricing opportunities exist for both assets and liabilities in roughly equivalent amounts at approximately the same time intervals. Imbalances in these re-pricing opportunities at any point in time constitute a bank’s interest rate sensitivity. The Corporation currently does not utilize derivatives in managing interest rate risk.

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An indicator of the interest rate sensitivity structure of a financial institution’s balance sheet is the difference between rate sensitive assets and rate sensitive liabilities, and is referred to as “GAP.”

Table 7 sets forth the distribution of re-pricing of the Corporation’s earning assets and interest bearing liabilities as of September 30, 2005, the interest rate sensitivity GAP, as defined above, the cumulative interest rate sensitivity GAP, the interest rate sensitivity GAP ratio (i.e. interest rate sensitive assets divided by interest rate sensitive liabilities) and the cumulative sensitivity GAP ratio. The table also sets forth the time periods in which earning assets and liabilities will mature or may re-price in accordance with their contractual terms.

Table 7 GAP ANALYSIS SETPEMBER 30, 2005
(000's Omitted)
Within
Three
Months
Three
Months to
One Year
One to
Five
Years
After
Five
Years
Total





Earning Assets:                        
    Federal Funds Sold   $ 8,300   $ 0   $ 0   $ 0   $ 8,300  
    Securities    18,335    30,805    50,347    8,881    108,368  
    Loans    67,137    96,170    229,764    41,345    434,416  
    Loans Held for Sale    2,442    0    0    0    2,442  
    FHLB Stock    2,300    0    0    0    2,300  





       Total Earning Assets   $ 98,514   $ 126,975   $ 280,111   $ 50,226   $ 555,826  





   
Interest Bearing Liabilities:  
    Interest Bearing Demand Deposits   $ 112,207   $ 0   $ 0   $ 0   $ 112,207  
    Savings Deposits    119,074    0    0    0    119,074  
    Time Deposits Less than $100,000    12,271    41,652    49,060    161    103,144  
    Time Deposits Greater than $100,000    30,679    42,513    27,787    0    100,979  
    Short term borrowings    1,950    0    0    0    1,950  
    Other Borrowings    2,194    5,015    8,075    983    16,267  
    Repurchase agreements    0    0    10,000    0    10,000  
    Subordinated debentures    0    0    14,000    0    14,000  





       Total Interest Bearing Liabilities   $ 278,375   $ 89,180   $ 108,922   $ 1,144   $ 477,621  





Interest Rate Sensitivity GAP    ($179,861 ) $ 37,795   $ 171,189   $ 49,082   $ 78,205  
Cumulative Interest Rate  
    Sensitivity GAP   $(179,861 ) $(142,066 ) $ 29,123   $ 78,205  
Interest Rate Sensitivity GAP    (0.35 )  1.42  2.57  43.90
Cumulative Interest Rate  
    Sensitivity GAP Ratio    (0.35 )  (0.61 )  (1.06 )  1.16

As indicated in Table 7, the short-term (one year and less) cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap is negative. Accordingly, if market interest rates increase, this negative gap position could have a short-term negative impact on interest margin. Conversely, if market rates decline, this should theoretically have a short-term positive impact. However, gap analysis is limited and may not provide an accurate indication of the impact of general interest rate movements on the net interest margin since the re-pricing of various categories of assets and liabilities is subject to the Corporation’s needs, competitive pressures, and the needs of the Corporation’s customers. In addition, various assets and liabilities indicated as re-pricing within the same period may in fact re-price at different times within such period and at different rate volumes. These limitations are evident when considering the Corporation’s Gap position at September 30, 2005 and the change in net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to the same time period in 2004. At September 30, 2004 the Corporation was negatively gapped through one year and since that time interest rates have increased further, yet net interest margin increased when the first nine months of 2005 is compared to the same period in 2004. This occurred because certain deposit categories, specifically interest bearing demand and savings deposits, repriced at the same time but not at the same level as the asset portfolios resulting in an increase in net interest margin. In addition to the GAP analysis, the Corporation, as a part of managing interest rate risk, also performs simulation modeling, which measures the impact of upward and downward movements of interest rates on interest margin and the market value of equity. Assuming continued success at achieving repricing of loans to higher rates at a faster pace than repricing of deposits, simulation modeling indicates that an upward movement of interest rates could have a positive impact on net interest income. Because management believes that it should be able to continue these repricing relationships, it anticipates improved performance in net interest margin as a result of a rising interest rate environment.

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Forward Looking Statements

This report includes “forward-looking statements” as that term is used in the securities laws. All statements regarding our expected financial position, business and strategies are forward-looking statements. In addition, the words “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “seeks,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The presentation and discussion of the provision and allowance for loan losses and statements concerning future profitability or future growth or increases, are examples of inherently forward looking statements in that they involve judgments and statements of belief as to the outcome of future events. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse affect on our operations and our future prospects include, but are not limited to, changes in: interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in our market area and accounting principles, policies and guidelines. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Further information concerning us and our business, including additional factors that could materially affect our financial results, is included in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q Quarterly Report, have concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures were adequate and effective to ensure that material information relating to the Corporation would be made known to them by others within the Corporation, particularly during the period in which this Form 10-Quarterly Report was being prepared.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls. During the period covered by this report, there have been no changes in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings. - None

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity, Securities, and Use of Proceeds - None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. - None

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders. - None

Item 5. Other Information. - None

Item 6. Exhibits.

  31.1 Certificate of the President and Chief Executive Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 7241, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

  31.2 Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 7241, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

  32.1 Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

  32.2 Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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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.




Dated: November 11, 2005





Dated: November 11, 2005
Fentura Financial Inc.


/s/ Donald L. Grill
——————————————
Donald L. Grill
President and CEO


/s/ Douglas J. Kelley
——————————————
Douglas J. Kelley
Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Description


31.1 Certificate of the President and Chief Executive Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 7241, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2 Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 7241, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1 Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2 Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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