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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006
or
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
     
For Quarter Ended September 30, 2006   Commission File Number: 0-10140
CVB FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
California
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization)
  95-3629339
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
701 North Haven Ave, Suite 350, Ontario, California
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  91764
(Zip Code)
     
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (909) 980-4030
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer þ Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
Number of shares of common stock of the registrant: 76,570,601 outstanding as of November 2, 2006.
 
 

 


 

CVB FINANCIAL CORP.
2006 QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
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 EXHIBIT 31.1
 EXHIBIT 31.2
 EXHIBIT 32.1
 EXHIBIT 32.2

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
Dollar amounts in thousands
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2006     2005  
ASSETS
               
Investment securities available-for-sale
  $ 2,643,100     $ 2,369,892  
Interest-bearing balances due from depository institutions
          1,883  
Investment in stock of Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)
    75,399       70,770  
Loans and lease finance receivables
    2,917,027       2,663,863  
Allowance for credit losses
    (26,912 )     (23,204 )
 
           
Total earning assets
    5,608,614       5,083,204  
Cash and due from banks
    127,217       130,141  
Premises and equipment, net
    44,219       40,020  
Intangibles
    10,709       12,474  
Goodwill
    31,531       32,357  
Cash value life insurance
    98,906       71,811  
Accrued interest receivable
    30,081       24,147  
Deferred tax asset
    15,844       18,420  
Other assets
    7,527       10,397  
 
           
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 5,974,648     $ 5,422,971  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
 
               
Liabilities:
               
Deposits:
               
Noninterest-bearing
  $ 1,288,569     $ 1,490,613  
Interest-bearing
    2,234,908       1,933,433  
 
           
Total deposits
    3,523,477       3,424,046  
Demand Note to U.S. Treasury
    1,510       6,433  
Short-term borrowings
    1,454,501       916,000  
Long-term borrowings
    450,000       580,000  
Accrued interest payable
    16,253       15,047  
Deferred compensation
    10,186       7,102  
Junior subordinated debentures
    108,250       82,476  
Other liabilities
    27,581       48,990  
 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    5,591,758       5,080,094  
 
           
 
               
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
               
 
               
Stockholders’ Equity:
               
Preferred stock (authorized, 20,000,000 shares without par; none issued or outstanding)
           
Common stock (authorized, 122,070,312 shares without par; issued and outstanding 76,569,847 (2006) and 76,430,206 (2005))
    254,152       252,717  
Retained earnings
    138,448       103,546  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
    (9,710 )     (13,386 )
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    382,890       342,877  
 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 5,974,648     $ 5,422,971  
 
           
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(unaudited)
Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share
                                 
    For the Three Months     For the Nine Months  
    Ended September 30,     Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
Interest income:
                               
Loans, including fees
  $ 50,564     $ 38,341     $ 142,769     $ 105,989  
Investment securities:
                               
Taxable
    24,725       18,994       66,625       56,594  
Tax-preferred
    6,510       4,989       19,563       13,873  
 
                       
Total investment income
    31,235       23,983       86,188       70,467  
Dividends from FHLB stock
    1,200       675       2,990       1,813  
Federal funds sold and Interest bearing deposits with other institutions
    6       74       92       209  
 
                       
Total interest income
    83,005       63,073       232,039       178,478  
Interest expense:
                               
Deposits
    18,903       7,539       48,398       18,848  
Short-term borrowings
    17,081       8,775       41,411       14,022  
Long-term borrowings
    3,312       2,827       8,247       16,524  
Junior subordinated debentures
    1,737       1,348       5,024       3,991  
 
                       
Total interest expense
    41,033       20,489       103,080       53,385  
 
                       
Net interest income before provision for credit losses
    41,972       42,584       128,959       125,093  
Provision for credit losses
    1,250             2,400        
 
                       
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
    40,722       42,584       126,559       125,093  
 
                       
Other operating income:
                               
Service charges on deposit accounts
    3,253       3,477       9,833       9,770  
Financial Advisory services
    1,807       1,741       5,467       4,929  
Bankcard services
    697       631       1,857       1,867  
BOLI income
    624       633       2,095       2,218  
Other
    1,461       1,379       4,377       3,494  
Gain(loss) on sale of securities, net
    1,029             1,062       (46 )
 
                       
Total other operating income
    8,871       7,861       24,691       22,232  
 
                       
Other operating expenses:
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    11,541       12,700       37,031       38,324  
Occupancy and Equipment
    3,986       3,818       11,591       11,631  
Professional services
    1,237       1,047       3,995       3,267  
Amortization of intangibles
    588       588       1,765       1,473  
Other
    5,278       4,526       15,977       11,431  
 
                       
Total other operating expenses
    22,630       22,679       70,359       66,126  
 
                       
Earnings before income taxes
    26,963       27,766       80,891       81,199  
Income taxes
    8,508       9,499       25,279       27,753  
 
                       
Net earnings
  $ 18,455     $ 18,267     $ 55,612     $ 53,446  
 
                       
 
                               
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 51,055     $ 6,679     $ 59,288     $ 36,269  
 
                       
 
                               
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.24     $ 0.24     $ 0.73     $ 0.70  
 
                       
 
                               
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.24     $ 0.24     $ 0.72     $ 0.69  
 
                       
 
                               
Cash dividends per common share
  $ 0.09     $ 0.11     $ 0.27     $ 0.33  
 
                       
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
                                         
                            Accumulated        
                            Other        
    Common                     Comprehensive        
    Shares     Common     Retained     Income (Loss),     Comprehensive  
    Outstanding     Stock     Earnings     Net of Tax     Income (Loss)  
    (amounts and shares in thousands)  
Balance December 31, 2004
    60,666     $ 236,277     $ 72,314     $ 8,892          
Issuance of common stock
    460       1,789                          
5-for-4 stock split
    15,284                                  
Repurchase of common stock
    (676 )     (863 )     (11,423 )                
Shares issued for acquisition of Granite State Bank
    696       13,427                          
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
            2,087                          
Cash dividends ($0.42 per share)
                    (27,963 )                
Comprehensive income:
                                       
Net earnings
                    70,618             $ 70,618  
Other comprehensive loss:
                                       
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, net of taxes $16,132
                            (22,278 )     (22,278 )
 
                                     
Comprehensive income
                                  $ 48,340  
 
                             
Balance December 31, 2005
    76,430       252,717       103,546       (13,386 )        
Issuance of common stock
    140       698                          
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
            141                          
Stock-based Compensation Expense
            596                          
Cash dividends ($0.27 per share)
                    (20,710 )                
Comprehensive income:
                                       
Net earnings
                    55,612             $ 55,612  
Other comprehensive income:
                                       
Unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale, net of taxes $2,662
                            3,676       3,676  
 
                                     
Comprehensive income
                                  $ 59,288  
 
                             
Balance September 30, 2006
    76,570     $ 254,152     $ 138,448     $ (9,710 )        
 
                             
                                         
                            Accumulated        
                            Other        
    Common                     Comprehensive        
    Shares     Common     Retained     Income (Loss),     Comprehensive  
    Outstanding     Stock     Earnings     Net of Tax     Income (Loss)  
Balance December 31, 2004
    60,666       236,277       72,314       8,892          
Issuance of common stock
    421       1,601                          
Repurchase of common stock
    (676 )     (863 )     (11,423 )                
Shares issued for acquisition of Granite State Bank
    696       13,427                          
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
            1,766                          
Cash dividends ($0.33 per share)
                    (21,085 )                
Comprehensive income:
                                       
Net earnings
                    53,446             $ 53,446  
Other comprehensive loss:
                                       
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, net of taxes $12,438
                            (17,177 )     (17,177 )
 
                                     
Comprehensive income
                                  $ 36,269  
 
                             
Balance September 30, 2005
    61,107     $ 252,208     $ 93,252     $ (8,285 )        
 
                             
                 
    At September 30,  
    2006     2005  
    (amounts in thousands)  
Disclosure of reclassification amount
               
Unrealized gains/(losses) on securities arising during the period
  $ 6,335     $ (28,615 )
(Tax expense)/tax benefit
    (2,659 )     11,438  
 
           
Net unrealized gains/ (losses) on securities
  $ 3,676     $ (17,177 )
 
           
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
                 
    For the Nine Months  
    Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
    (Dollar amounts in thousands)  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Interest received
  $ 228,030     $ 179,076  
Service charges and other fees received
    22,854       22,277  
Interest paid
    (101,873 )     (52,308 )
Cash paid to suppliers and employees
    (62,208 )     (64,571 )
Income taxes paid
    (20,750 )     (22,100 )
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    66,053       62,374  
 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from sales of MBS
    57,132       126,598  
Proceeds from repayment of MBS
    297,193       316,067  
Proceeds from repayment of investment securities available-for-sale
          67  
Proceeds from maturity of investment securities
    4,368       10,346  
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale
    (193,887 )     (90,090 )
Purchases of MBS
    (456,648 )     (525,168 )
Purchases of FHLB stock
    (4,629 )     (16,428 )
Net increase in loans
    (246,985 )     (162,757 )
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment
    766       18  
Purchase of premises and equipment
    (9,425 )     (10,021 )
Cash acquired from purchase of Granite State Bank, net of cash paid
          12,232  
Purchase of Bank Owned Life Insurance
    (25,000 )      
Investment in common stock of CVB Statutory Trust III
    (774 )      
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (577,889 )     (339,136 )
 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net (decrease) increase in transaction deposits
    (135,619 )     199,058  
Net increase in time deposits
    235,051       36,739  
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
    350,000       370,000  
Repayment of advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
    (445,000 )     (106,000 )
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
    498,577       (142,924 )
Cash dividends on common stock
    (20,710 )     (21,085 )
Repurchase of common stock
          (12,286 )
Issuance of junior subordinated debentures
    25,774        
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    698       1,601  
Tax benefit related to exercise of stock options
    141        
 
           
Net cash provided by financing activities
    508,912       325,103  
 
           
 
               
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (2,924 )     48,341  
 
               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
    130,141       84,400  
 
           
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
  $ 127,217     $ 132,741  
 
           
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(unaudited)
                 
    For the Nine Months  
    Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
    (Dollar amounts in thousands)  
RECONCILIATION OF NET EARNINGS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net earnings
  $ 55,612     $ 53,446  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
(Gain)/loss on sale of investment securities
    (1,062 )     46  
Gain on sale of premises and equipment
    (441 )     (1 )
Increase in cash value of life insurance
    (2,095 )     (1,674 )
Net amortization of premiums on investment securities
    5,983       6,976  
Provisions for credit losses
    2,400        
Stock-based compensation
    596        
Depreciation and amortization
    6,020       6,274  
Change in accrued interest receivable
    (7,162 )     (3,528 )
Change in accrued interest payable
    1,207       1,078  
Change in other assets and liabilities
    4,995       (243 )
 
           
Total adjustments
    10,441       8,928  
 
           
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  $ 66,053     $ 62,374  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
               
Purchase of Granite State Bank:
               
Assets acquired
          $ 85,898  
Goodwill
            12,777  
Intangible assets
            8,399  
Liabilities assumed
            (105,879 )
Stock issued
            (13,427 )
 
             
Purchase price of acquisition, net of cash received
          $ (12,232 )
 
             
 
               
Securities purchased and not settled
  $ 4,029     $ 33,441  
 
           
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
     The accompanying condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements and notes thereto have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for Form 10-Q and conform to practices within the banking industry and include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial reporting. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, accounting policies and financial notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments), which are necessary for a fair representation of financial results for the interim periods presented. A summary of the significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements follows.
     Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CVB Financial Corp. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries: Citizens Business Bank (the “Bank”); CVB Ventures, Inc.; Chino Valley Bancorp; and ONB Bancorp after elimination of all intercompany transactions and balances. The Company is also the common stockholder of CVB Statutory Trust I, CVB Statutory Trust II and CVB Statutory Trust III. CVB Statutory Trusts I and II were created in December 2003 and CVB Statutory Trust III was created in January 2006 to issue trust preferred securities in order to raise capital for the Company. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46R “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (“FIN No. 46R”), these trusts do not meet the criteria for consolidation.
     Nature of Operations - The Company’s primary operations are related to traditional banking activities, including the acceptance of deposits and the lending and investing of money through the operations of the Bank. The Bank also provides automobile and equipment leasing, and brokers mortgage loans to customers through its Golden West Financial Division. We offer trust services to customers through our Financial Advisory Services Division and Business Financial Centers (branch offices). The Bank’s customers consist primarily of small to mid-sized businesses and individuals located in the counties of San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kern, and the eastern portion of Los Angeles County in Southern California. The Bank operates 39 Business Financial Centers with its headquarters located in the city of Ontario.
     Our operating business units have been combined into two main segments: Business Financial Centers and Treasury. Business Financial Centers (branches) comprise the loans, deposits, products and services the Bank offers to the majority of its customers. The other segment is Treasury Department, which manages the investment portfolio of the Company. The Company’s remaining centralized functions and eliminations of inter-segment amounts have been aggregated and included in “Other.”
     The internal reporting of the Company considers all business units. Funds are allocated to each business unit based on its need to fund assets (use of funds) or its need to invest funds (source of funds). Net income is determined based on the actual net income of the business unit plus the allocated income or expense based on the sources and uses of funds for each business unit. Non-interest income and non-interest expense are those items directly attributable to a business unit.

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     Investment Securities - We classify as held-to-maturity those debt securities that we have the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. Securities classified as trading are those securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term. All other debt and equity securities are classified as available-for-sale. Securities held-to-maturity are accounted for at cost and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Trading securities are accounted for at fair value with the unrealized holding gains and losses being included in current earnings. Available-for-sale securities are accounted for at fair value, with the net unrealized gains and losses, net of income tax effects, presented as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. At each reporting date, available-for-sale securities are assessed to determine whether there is an other-than-temporary impairment. Such impairment, if any, is required to be recognized in current earnings rather than as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized in earnings at the time of sale and are determined on a specific-identification basis. Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the life of the security. For mortgage-related securities (i.e., securities that are collateralized and payments received from underlying mortgage) the amortization or accretion is based on the estimated average lives of the securities. The Company’s investment in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock is carried at cost. At September 30, 2006, all of the Company’s investment securities are classified as available-for-sale.
     Loans and Lease Finance Receivables - Loans and lease finance receivables are reported at the principal amount outstanding, less deferred net loan origination fees. Interest on loans and lease finance receivables is credited to income based on the principal amount outstanding. Interest income is not recognized on loans and lease finance receivables when collection of interest is deemed by management to be doubtful. In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into commitments to extend credit to its customers. These commitments are not reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As of September 30, 2006, the Company entered into commitments with certain customers amounting to $839.6 million compared to $895.8 million at December 31, 2005. Letters of credit at September 30, 2006, and December 31, 2005, were $67.7 million and $68.9 million, respectively.
     The Bank receives collateral to support loans, lease finance receivables, and commitments to extend credit for which collateral is deemed necessary. The most significant categories of collateral are real estate, principally commercial and industrial income-producing properties, real estate mortgages, and assets utilized in agribusiness.
     Nonrefundable fees and direct costs associated with the origination or purchase of loans are deferred and netted against outstanding loan balances. The deferred net loan fees and costs are recognized in interest income over the loan term in a manner that approximates the level-yield method.
     Provision and Allowance for Credit Losses - The determination of the balance in the allowance for credit losses is based on an analysis of the loan and lease finance receivables portfolio using a systematic methodology and reflects an amount that, in management’s judgment, is adequate to provide for probable credit losses inherent in the portfolio, after giving consideration to the character of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions, past credit loss experience, and such other factors as deserve current recognition in estimating inherent credit losses. The estimate is reviewed periodically by management and various regulatory entities and, as adjustments become necessary, they are reported in earnings in the periods in which they become known. The provision for credit losses is charged to expense. During the first nine months of 2006, we recorded $2.4 million provision for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses was $26.9 million as of September 30, 2006. This represents an increase of $3.7 million when compared with an allowance for credit losses of $23.2 million as of December 31, 2005. The increase was primarily due to the provision for credit losses of $2.4 million to allow for the growth and inherent risks of the loan portfolio and the loan recoveries of $1.5 million, offset by the loans charged off of $145,000 during the first nine months of 2006.

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     In addition to the allowance for credit losses, the Company also has a reserve for undisbursed commitments for loans and letters of credit. This reserve is carried on the liabilities section of the balance sheet in other liabilities. Provision to this reserve was expensed in other expense. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, there were no provisions to this reserve. As of September 30, 2006, the balance in this reserve was $1.7 million.
     A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts (contractual interest and principal) according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The Company’s policy is to record a specific valuation allowance, which is included in the allowance for credit losses, or charge off that portion of an impaired loan that exceeds its fair value. Fair value is usually based on the value of underlying collateral.
     There were no loans classified as impaired at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
     Premises and Equipment - Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation, which is provided for in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives using the straight-line method. Properties under capital lease and leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of estimated economic lives of 15 years or the initial terms of the leases. Estimated lives are 3 to 5 years for computer and equipment, 5 to 7 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment, and 15 to 40 years for buildings and improvements. Long-lived assets are reviewed periodically for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The impairment is calculated as the difference between the expected undiscounted future cash flows of a long-lived asset, if lower, and its carrying value. The impairment loss, if any, would be recorded in noninterest expense.
     Other Real Estate Owned - Other real estate owned represents real estate acquired through foreclosure in satisfaction of commercial and real estate loans and is stated at fair value, minus estimated costs to sell (fair value at time of foreclosure). Loan balances in excess of fair value of the real estate acquired at the date of acquisition are charged against the allowance for credit losses. Any subsequent operating expenses or income, reduction in estimated values, and gains or losses on disposition of such properties are charged to current operations. There was no other real estate owned at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
     Business Combinations and Intangible Assets – The Company has engaged in the acquisition of financial institutions and the assumption of deposits and purchase of assets from other financial institutions in its market area. The Company has paid premiums on certain transactions, and such premiums are recorded as intangible assets, in the form of goodwill or other intangible assets. In accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, goodwill is not being amortized whereas identifiable intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their useful lives. On an annual basis, the Company tests goodwill and intangible assets for impairment.
     Additionally, as required by SFAS No. 142, the Company completed its annual impairment test as of June 30, 2006 and did not record any impairment of goodwill. At September 30, 2006 goodwill was $31.5 million (net of amortization of $5.4 million recorded prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 142). As of September 30, 2006, intangible assets that continue to be subject to amortization include core deposits of $10.7 million (net of $8.9 million of accumulated amortization). During the first quarter of 2006, the Company finalized the goodwill analysis for the Granite State Bank acquisition and adjusted goodwill in the amount of $826,000 to record an additional purchase price adjustment related to the acquisition. Amortization expense for such intangible assets was $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Estimated amortization expense, for the remainder of 2006 is expected to be $588,000. Estimated amortization expense, for the succeeding five fiscal years is $2.35 million for year one and year two, $1.75 million for year three, $1.70 million for year four and $1.60 million for year five. The weighted average remaining life of intangible assets is approximately 4.3 years.

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     Income Taxes - Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end, based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income.
     Earnings per Common Share - Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period. The computation of diluted earnings per common share considers the number of shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of outstanding common stock options. Share and per share amounts have been retroactively restated to give effect to all stock dividends and splits. The actual number of shares outstanding at September 30, 2006 was 76,569,847. The table below presents the reconciliation of earnings per share for the periods indicated.
                                                 
    Earnings Per Share Reconciliation
    (Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
    For the Nine Months
    Ended September 30,
    2006   2005
            Weighted                   Weighted    
    Income   Average Shares   Per Share   Income   Average Shares   Per Share
    (Numerator)   (Denominator)   Amount   (Numerator)   (Denominator)   Amount
         
BASIC EPS
                                               
Income available to common stockholders
  $ 55,612       76,487     $ 0.73     $ 53,446       76,500     $ 0.70  
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES
                                               
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of outstanding options and restricted stock grants
            723       (0.01 )             724       (0.01 )
         
DILUTED EPS
                                               
Income available to common stockholders
  $ 55,612       77,210     $ 0.72     $ 53,446       77,224     $ 0.69  
         
                                                 
    Earnings Per Share Reconciliation
    (Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
    For the Three Months
    Ended September 30,
    2006   2005
            Weighted                   Weighted    
    Income   Average Shares   Per Share   Income   Average Shares   Per Share
    (Numerator)   (Denominator)   Amount   (Numerator)   (Denominator)   Amount
         
BASIC EPS
                                               
Income available to common stockholders
  $ 18,455       76,509     $ 0.24     $ 18,267       76,368     $ 0.24  
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES
                                               
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of outstanding options and restricted stock grants
            827       0.00               689       0.00  
         
DILUTED EPS
                                               
Income available to common stockholders
  $ 18,455       77,336     $ 0.24     $ 18,267       77,057     $ 0.24  
         
     Stock-Based Compensation - At September 30, 2006, the Company has three stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 15 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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     The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (“SFAS No. 123R”), using the “modified prospective” method. Under this method, awards that are granted, modified, or settled after December 31, 2005, are measured and accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 123R. Also under this method, unvested stock awards as of December 31, 2005 are recognized over the remaining service period with no change in historical reported earnings. Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company accounted for stock compensation under the intrinsic value method permitted by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (“APB No. 25”) and related interpretations. Accordingly, the Company previously recognized no compensation cost for employee stock options that were granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The Company provided pro forma disclosure amounts in accordance with SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure” (SFAS No. 148), as if the fair value method defined by SFAS No. 123 had been applied to its stock-based compensation.
     As a result of adopting SFAS 123R on January 1, 2006, the Company expensed $596,000 for the nine months and $296,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006. This had the effect of reducing net income by $511,000 and $250,000 for the nine months and three months, respectively, compared with the income that would have been recorded had the Company continued to account for stock-based compensation under APB Opinion No. 25. There was no impact on earnings per share for either of the periods.
     Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R, the Company presented all tax benefits of deductions resulting from the exercise of stock options as operating cash flows in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. SFAS 123R requires the tax benefits resulting from deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options (“excess tax benefits”) to be classified as financing cash flows. The Company has $596,000 of excess tax benefit resulting from disqualified disposition classified as financing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
     The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share had the Company accounted for stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS 123R for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2005:
                 
    For the Three Months     For the Nine Months  
    Ended September 30,     Ended September 30,  
    2005     2005  
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Net income, as reported
  $ 18,267     $ 53,446  
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects
    247       836  
 
           
Pro forma net income
  $ 18,020     $ 52,610  
 
           
 
               
Earnings per share:
               
Basic — as reported
  $ 0.24     $ 0.70  
Basic — pro forma
  $ 0.24     $ 0.69  
 
               
Diluted — as reported
  $ 0.24     $ 0.69  
Diluted — pro forma
  $ 0.23     $ 0.68  
     The estimated fair value of the options granted during 2006 and prior years was calculated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model. There were 549,950 and 131,875 options granted during the first nine months in 2006 and 2005, respectively. The fair value of each stock option granted in 2006 was estimated on the date of grant using the following weighted-average assumptions:

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    September 30,
    2006
Dividend Yield
    2.4 %
Volatility
    39.7 %
Risk-Free Interest Rate
    4.9 %
Expected Life
  7.4 years
     Option activity under the Company’s stock option plan as of September 30, 2006 and changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 were as follows:
                                 
    Number of             Weighted        
    Stock     Weighted     Average     Aggregate  
    Options     Average     Remaining     Intrinsic  
    Outstanding     Exercise     Contractual     Value  
Options   (000)     Price     Term (in Years)     ($000)  
Outstanding at January 1, 2006
    1,872     $ 9.35                  
Granted
    550     $ 15.40                  
Exercised
    (90 )   $ 7.79                  
Forfeited or expired
    (102 )   $ 12.13                  
 
                       
Outstanding at September 30, 2006
    2,230     $ 10.78       6.34     $ 9,402  
 
                       
Unvested shares at September 30, 2006
    974     $ 14.53       8.78     $ 709  
 
                       
Exercisable at September 30, 2006
    1,257     $ 7.87       4.45     $ 8,693  
 
                       
                                 
    Number of             Weighted        
    Stock     Weighted     Average     Aggregate  
    Options     Average     Remaining     Intrinsic  
    Outstanding     Exercise     Contractual     Value  
Options   (000)     Price     Term (in Years)     ($000)  
Outstanding at January 1, 2005
    2,416     $ 7.74                  
Granted
    132     $ 15.90                  
Exercised
    (576 )   $ 4.15                  
Forfeited or expired
    (28 )   $ 11.84                  
 
                       
Outstanding at September 30, 2005
    1,944     $ 9.29       5.72     $ 10,996  
 
                       
Unvested shares at September 30, 2005
    772     $ 12.97       7.34     $ 1,614  
 
                       
Exercisable at September 30, 2005
    1,172     $ 6.87       4.65     $ 9,382  
 
                       
     The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $6.23 and $6.09, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $745,000 and $6.46 million, respectively. SFAS 123R requires an estimate of forfeitures be used in the calculation. The Company estimates its forfeiture rates based on its historical experience.
     A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested shares as of September 30, 2006 and 2005, and changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, is presented below:
                                 
    2006     2005  
            Weighted             Weighted  
    Shares     Average Fair     Shares     Average Fair  
Nonvested Shares   (000)     Value     (000)     Value  
Nonvested at January 1,
    764     $ 4.55       1,013     $ 3.86  
Granted
    550     $ 6.23       132     $ 6.09  
Vested
    (241 )   $ 4.36       (345 )   $ 3.12  
Forfeited
    (102 )   $ 4.26       (28 )   $ 4.49  
 
                       
Nonvested at September 30,
    971     $ 5.58       772     $ 4.55  
 
                       

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     As of September 30, 2006, there was $4.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 4.5 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $1.05 million and $1.08 million, respectively.
     As of September 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company had 3,609,412 and 4,055,628 shares of common stock, respectively, available for granting of future options under the CVB2000 Stock Option Plan.
     On August 1, 2006, we granted 50,000 shares of restricted stock to our new President, Christopher D. Myers. The stock will vest, in equal installments, over a five-year period. We are accounting for this grant under the provisions of SFAS 123R.
     Statement of Cash Flows - Cash and cash equivalents as reported in the statements of cash flows include cash and due from banks and fed funds sold. Cash flows from loans and deposits are reported net.
     Trust Services - The Company maintains funds in trust for customers. The amount of these funds and the related liability have not been recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets because they are not assets or liabilities of the Bank or Company, with the exception of any funds held on deposit with the Bank.
     Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures 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.
     Recent Accounting Pronouncements - In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.” This Interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. This Interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the Interpretation on its financial statements.
     In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued Staff Position (“FSP”) on FAS 13, FSP FAS 13-2, “Accounting for a Change or Projected Change in the Timing of Cash Flows Relating to Income Taxes Generated by a Leveraged Lease Transaction.” FSP FAS 13-2 addresses how a change or projected change in the timing of cash flows relating to income taxes generated by a leveraged lease transaction affects the accounting by a lessor for that lease and amends FAS 13, “Accounting for Leases.” This Staff Position is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, with earlier application permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of FSP FAS 13-2 to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
     In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure of fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and accordingly, does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Management is currently evaluating the effect of adoption of SFAS No. 157, but does not expect the adoption to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

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     In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Retirement Plans – an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R)” (“SFAS No. 158”). SFAS No. 158 requires employers to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit post-retirement plan as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position, measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation. Further, SFAS No. 158 requires employers to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income. SFAS No. 158 is effective for the fiscal year ending after December 15, 2006. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 158 to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
     In September 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) reached a final consensus on Issue 06-4, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements” (“EITF 06-4”). EITF 06-4 requires that for a split-dollar life insurance arrangement, an employer should recognize a liability for future benefits in accordance with SFAS 106, “Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions” or APB Opinion No. 12, “Omnibus Opinion – 1967.” Under the guidance, the purchase of an endorsement type policy does not constitute a settlement since the policy does not qualify as nonparticipating because the policyholders are subject to the favorable and unfavorable experience of the insurance company. EITF 06-4 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of EITF 06-4 on its consolidated financial statements.
     In September 2006, the EITF reached a final consensus on Issue 06-5, “Accounting for Purchases of Life Insurance” (“EITF 06-05”). EITF 06-5 provides guidance on FASB Technical Bulletin No. 85-4, “Accounting for Purchases of Life Insurance.” Under the guidance, the policyholder should consider any additional amounts included in the contractual terms of the policy in determining the amount that could be realized under the insurance contract. In addition, the policyholder should also determine the amount that could be realized under the life insurance contract assuming the surrender of an individual-life by individual-life policy. EITF 06-5 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. The Company does not expect the adoption of EITF 06-5 to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
     In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements” (“SAB 108”). SAB 108 provides guidance on how to evaluate prior period financial statement misstatements for purposes of assessing their materiality in the current period, including both the carryover and reversing effects of prior year misstatements, using both a “rollover” and “iron curtain” approach. If the prior period effect is material to the current period, then the prior period is required to be corrected. Correcting prior year financial statements would not require an amendment of prior year financial statements, but such corrections would be made the next time the company files the prior year financial statements. Upon adoption, SAB 108 allows a one-time transitional cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings for corrections of prior period misstatements required under this statement. SAB 108 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2006. The Company does not expect the adoption of SAB 108 to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
     Reclassification - Certain amounts in the prior periods’ financial statements and related footnote disclosures have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
     A reclassification has been made to the consolidated statement of earnings for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2005 to reclassify amounts from “Interest Income on Loans, including fees” to “ Salaries and employee benefits” to be in accordance with the requirements Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 91 (as amended), Accounting for Nonrefundable Loan Fees and Costs

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Associated with Originating or Acquiring Loans and Initial Direct Costs of Leases” and to be consistent with prior periods. The reclassification did not have any impact on net earnings, however, it reduced net interest income by $436,000 and $1.1 million and reduced salaries and employee benefits by $436,000 and $1.1 million for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2005, respectively. In addition, “net interest margin – tax equivalent” for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2005 declined from 3.85% and 3.82% to 3.92% and 3.90%, respectively, from amounts previously reported as a result of the reclassification.
     Shareholder Rights Plan - The Company has a shareholder rights plan designed to maximize long-term value and to protect shareholders from improper takeover tactics and takeover bids which are not fair to all shareholders. In accordance with the plan, preferred share purchase rights were distributed as a dividend at the rate of one right to purchase one one-thousandth of a share of the Company’s Series A Participating Preferred Stock at an initial exercise price of $50.00 (subject to adjustment as described in the terms of the plan) upon the occurrence of certain triggering events. For additional information concerning this plan, see Note 11 to Consolidated Financial Statements, “Commitments and Contingencies” contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.
     Other Contingencies - In the ordinary course of business, the Company becomes involved in litigation. Based upon the Company’s internal records and discussions with legal counsel, the Company records reserves for estimates of the probable outcome of all cases brought against them.
     Business Segments - The Company is a community bank with Business Financial Centers (branches) being the focal points for customer sales and services. As such, these Business Financial Centers comprise the biggest segment of the Company. The next largest business unit is the Treasury Department. This department manages all of the investments for the Company.
     The following table represents the selected financial information for these two business segments. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America do not have an authoritative body of knowledge regarding the management accounting used in presenting these numbers. The accounting policies for each of the business units is the same as those policies identified for the consolidated Company and identified in the footnote on the summary of significant accounting policies. The income numbers represent the actual income and expenses of each business unit. In addition, each segment has allocated income and expenses based on management’s internal reporting system, which allows management to determine the performance of each of its business units. Loan fees, included in the “Business Financial Centers” category are the actual loan fees paid to the Company by its customers. These fees are eliminated and deferred in the “Other” category, resulting in deferred loan fees for the consolidated financial statements. All income and expense items not directly associated with the two business segments are grouped in the “Other” category. Future changes in the Company’s management structure or reporting methodologies may result in changes in the measurement of operating segment results.
     The following tables present the operating results and other key financial measures for the individual operating segments for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005:

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    For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006  
    Business                    
    Financial                    
    Centers     Treasury     Other     Total  
Interest income, including loan fees
  $ 102,976     $ 89,307     $ 39,756     $ 232,039  
Credit for funds provided
    50,019             5,793       55,812  
 
                       
Total interest income
    152,995       89,307       45,549       287,851  
 
                       
 
                               
Interest expense
    36,002       60,710       6,368       103,080  
Charge for funds used
    5,496       18,613       31,703       55,812  
 
                       
Total interest expense
    41,498       79,323       38,071       158,892  
 
                       
 
Net interest income
    111,497       9,984       7,478       128,959  
 
                       
Provision for credit losses
                2,400       2,400  
 
                       
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
  $ 111,497     $ 9,984     $ 5,078     $ 126,559  
 
                       
 
                               
Non-interest income
    11,384       1,063       12,244       24,691  
Non-interest expense
    29,877       800       39,682       70,359  
 
                       
 
Segment pretax profit
  $ 93,004     $ 10,247       ($22,360 )   $ 80,891  
 
                       
 
                               
Segment assets as of September 30, 2006
  $ 3,221,611     $ 2,284,708     $ 468,329     $ 5,974,648  
 
                       
                                 
    For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005  
    Business                    
    Financial                    
    Centers     Treasury     Other     Total  
Interest income, including loan fees
  $ 77,113     $ 72,539     $ 28,826     $ 178,478  
Credit for funds provided
    28,617             2,149       30,766  
 
                       
Total interest income
    105,730       72,539       30,975       209,244  
 
                       
 
                               
Interest expense
    14,477       34,921       3,987       53,385  
Charge for funds used
    2,784       18,469       9,513       30,766  
 
                       
Total interest expense
    17,261       53,390       13,500       84,151  
 
                       
 
Net interest income
    88,469       19,149       17,475       125,093  
Provision for credit losses
                      -  
 
                       
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
  $ 88,469     $ 19,149     $ 17,475     $ 125,093  
 
                       
 
                               
Non-interest income
    8,929       (45 )     13,348       22,232  
Non-interest expense
    28,258       882       36,986       66,126  
 
                       
 
Segment pretax profit
  $ 69,140     $ 18,222       ($6,163 )   $ 81,199  
 
                       
Segment assets as of September 30, 2005
  $ 3,086,749     $ 1,569,188     $ 364,227     $ 5,020,164  
 
                       

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    For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2006  
    Business                    
    Financial                    
    Centers     Treasury     Other     Total  
Interest income, including loan fees
  $ 32,518     $ 32,455     $ 18,032     $ 83,005  
Credit for funds provided
    16,809             1,466       18,275  
 
                       
Total interest income
    49,327       32,455       19,498       101,280  
 
                       
 
                               
Interest expense
    14,100       24,725       2,208       41,033  
Charge for funds used
    2,020       4,761       11,494       18,275  
 
                       
Total interest expense
    16,120       29,486       13,702       59,308  
 
                       
 
                               
Net interest income
    33,207       2,969       5,796       41,972  
 
                       
Provision for credit losses
                1,250       1,250  
 
                       
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
  $ 33,207     $ 2,969     $ 4,546     $ 40,722  
 
                       
 
                               
Non-interest income
    3,993       1,029       3,849       8,871  
Non-interest expense
    10,246       291       12,093       22,630  
 
                       
 
Segment pretax profit
  $ 26,954     $ 3,707       ($3,698 )   $ 26,963  
 
                       
                                 
    For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2005  
    Business                    
    Financial                    
    Centers     Treasury     Other     Total  
Interest income, including loan fees
  $ 24,284     $ 24,748     $ 14,041     $ 63,073  
Credit for funds provided
    11,544             (3,571 )     7,973  
 
                       
Total interest income
    35,828       24,748       10,470       71,046  
 
                       
 
                               
Interest expense
    5,950       13,236       1,303       20,489  
Charge for funds used
    1,177       7,060       (264 )     7,973  
 
                       
Total interest expense
    7,127       20,296       1,039       28,462  
 
                       
 
Net interest income
    28,701       4,452       9,431       42,584  
 
                       
Provision for credit losses
                       
 
                       
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
  $ 28,701     $ 4,452     $ 9,431     $ 42,584  
 
                       
 
                               
Non-interest income
    3,336             4,525       7,861  
Non-interest expense
    9,972       307       12,400       22,679  
 
                       
 
Segment pretax profit
  $ 22,065     $ 4,145     $ 1,556     $ 27,766  
 
                       

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ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
     Management’s discussion and analysis is written to provide greater insight into the results of operations and the financial condition of CVB Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries. Throughout this discussion, “Company” refers to CVB Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries as a consolidated entity. “CVB” refers to CVB Financial Corp. as the unconsolidated parent company and “Bank” refers to Citizens Business Bank. For a more complete understanding of the Company and its operations, reference should be made to the financial statements included in this report and in the Company’s 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain statements in this Report on Form 10-Q constitute “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, economic conditions, competition in the geographic and business areas in which we conduct operations, natural disasters, fluctuations in interest rates, credit quality, and government regulations. For additional information concerning these factors, see the periodic filings the Company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and in particular “Item 1A. Risk Factors contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of events or circumstances after the date of such statements except as required by law.
OVERVIEW
     We are a bank holding company with one bank subsidiary, Citizens Business Bank. We have three other inactive subsidiaries: CVB Ventures, Inc.; Chino Valley Bancorp and ONB Bancorp. In March 2006, we merged two of our operating subsidiaries, Community Trust Deed Services and Golden West Enterprises, Inc. into the Bank to increase the lending limit of Golden West’s leasing operations and to improve efficiency. We are also the common stockholder of CVB Statutory Trust I, CVB Statutory Trust II and CVB Statutory Trust III. CVB Statutory Trust I and II were created in December 2003 and CVB Statutory Trust III was created in January 2006 to issue $84.0 million and $25.0 million, respectively, in trust preferred securities in order to increase the capital of the Company. We are based in Ontario, California in what is known as the “Inland Empire”. Our geographical market area encompasses the City of Madera (the middle of the Central Valley) in the center of California to the City of Laguna Beach (in Orange County) in the southern portion of California. Our mission is to offer the finest financial products and services to professionals and businesses in our market area. As opportunities present themselves, we will continue to pursue acquisition opportunities and other opportunities for growth which will enable us to meet our business objectives and enhance shareholder value.
     Our primary source of income is from the interest earned on our loans and investments and our primary area of expense is the interest paid on deposits, borrowings, salaries and benefits. As such our net income is subject to fluctuations in interest rates and their impact on our income statement. We are also subject to competition from other financial institutions, which may affect our pricing of products and services, and the fees and interest rates we can charge on them.
     Economic conditions in our California service area impact our business. The economy in our market area is showing some signs of weakening. Housing markets have remained flat or have declined slightly. Housing starts have slowed. Unemployment remains low, but job growth is slowing.
     Our growth in loans and investments for the first nine months of 2006 compared with the first nine months of 2005 has allowed our interest income to grow. The Bank has always had an excellent base of interest free deposits primarily due to our specialization in businesses and professionals as customers. This has allowed us to have a low cost of deposits, currently 1.84% for the nine months of 2006.

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However, the rise in interest expense resulting primarily from an increase in average interest-bearing liabilities and an increase in the cost of these liabilities has caused our net interest margin to decline to 3.42% for the nine months of September 30, 2006 from 3.90% for the nine months of September 30, 2005.
     Our financial results and operations may be affected by competition which has manifested itself with increased pricing pressures for loans and deposits, thus compressing our net interest margin. Because of the pressure on the net interest margin, other operating income has become a more important element in the total revenue of the Company.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
     Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. We believe that our most critical accounting policies upon which our financial condition depends, and which involve the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments are as follows:
     Allowance for Credit Losses: Arriving at an appropriate level of allowance for credit losses involves a high degree of judgment. Our allowance for credit losses provides for probable losses based upon evaluations of known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio. The determination of the balance in the allowance for credit losses is based on an analysis of the loan and lease finance receivables portfolio using a systematic methodology and reflects an amount that, in our judgment, is adequate to provide for probable credit losses inherent in the portfolio, after giving consideration to the character of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions, past credit loss experience, and such other factors as deserve current recognition in estimating inherent credit losses. The provision for credit losses is charged to expense. During the first nine months of 2006, we recorded a $2.4 million provision for credit losses. For a full discussion of our methodology of assessing the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses, see the “Risk Management” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
     Investment Portfolio: The investment portfolio is an integral part of the Company’s financial performance. We invest primarily in fixed income securities. Accounting estimates are used in the presentation of the investment portfolio and these estimates do impact the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations. Many of the securities included in the investment portfolio are purchased at a premium or discount. The premiums or discounts are amortized or accreted over the life of the security. For mortgage-related securities (i.e., securities that are collateralized and payments received from underlying mortgages), the amortization or accretion is based on estimated average lives of the securities. The lives of these securities can fluctuate based on the amount of prepayments received on the underlying collateral of the securities. The amount of prepayments varies from time to time based on the interest rate environment (i.e., lower interest rates increase the likelihood of refinances) and the rate of turnover of the mortgages (i.e., how often the underlying properties are sold and mortgages paid-off). We use estimates for the average lives of these mortgage-related securities based on information received from third parties whose business it is to compile mortgage related data and develop a consensus of that data. We adjust the rate of amortization or accretion regularly to reflect changes in the estimated average lives of these securities.
     We classify securities as held-to-maturity those debt securities that we have the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. Securities classified as trading are those securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term. All other debt and equity securities are classified as available-for-sale. Securities held-to-maturity are accounted for at cost and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Trading securities are accounted for at fair value with the unrealized holding gains and losses being included in current earnings. Securities available-for-sale are accounted for at fair value, with the net unrealized gains and losses, net of income tax effects, presented as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. At each reporting date, available-for-sale

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securities are assessed to determine whether there is an other-than-temporary impairment. Such impairment, if any, is required to be recognized in current earnings rather than as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized in earnings at the time of sale and are determined on a specific-identification basis. Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities, except for mortgage-related securities as discussed in the previous paragraph. Our investment in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock is carried at cost.
     Income Taxes: We account for income taxes by deferring income taxes based on estimated future tax effects of differences between the tax and book basis of assets and liabilities considering the provisions of enacted tax laws. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included in our balance sheets. We must also assess the likelihood that any deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and establish a valuation allowance for those assets determined to not likely be recoverable. Our judgment is required in determining the amount and timing of recognition of the resulting deferred tax assets and liabilities, including projections of future taxable income. Although we have determined a valuation allowance is not required for all deferred tax assets, there is no guarantee that these assets are realizable.
     Goodwill and Intangible Assets: We have acquired entire banks and branches of banks. Those acquisitions accounted for under the purchase method of accounting have given rise to goodwill and intangible assets. We record the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their fair value. These fair values are arrived at by use of internal and external valuation techniques. The purchase price is allocated to the assets and liabilities, resulting in identifiable intangibles. Any excess purchase price after this allocation results in goodwill. Goodwill is tested on an annual basis for impairment.
ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Earnings
     We reported net earnings of $55.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. This represented an increase of $2.2 million or 4.05%, over net earnings of $53.4 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. Basic earnings per share for the nine-month period increased to $0.73 per share for 2006, compared to $0.70 per share for 2005. Diluted earnings per share for the nine-month period increased to $0.72 per share for 2006, compared to $0.69 per share for 2005. The annualized return on average assets was 1.31% for the nine months of 2006 compared to an annualized return on average assets of 1.50% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The annualized return on average equity was 21.03% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to an annualized return of 21.29% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.
     During the third quarter of 2006, we sold all of our shares of FHLMC Preferred Stock at a net gain of $1.1 million after write downs of $8.6 million in prior periods.
     During the first nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company had net gain on sales of investment securities of $1.1 million and net loss on sales of investment securities of $46,000, respectively. There were no gains or losses on sales of other real estate owned.
     For the quarter ended September 30, 2006, our net earnings were $18.5 million. This represented an increase of $188,000 or 1.03%, over net earnings of $18.3 million, for the third quarter of 2005. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.24 per share for the third quarter of 2006 and 2005. The annualized return on average assets was 1.23% for the third quarter of 2006 compared to an annualized return on average assets of 1.46% for the same period last year. The annualized return on average equity was 20.71% for the third quarter of 2006 compared to an annualized return on average equity of 20.75% for the third quarter of 2005.

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     During the first nine months of 2005, we recorded the reversal of a reserve of $2.6 million for a possible robbery loss that did not materialize. This was recorded as a reversal of other expense, reducing the amount reported for the first nine months of 2005 by $2.6 million. See Item 3 “Legal Proceedings” of PART I in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2005 for more information.
Net Interest Income
     The principal component of the Company’s earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between the interest and fees earned on loans and investments (earning assets) and the interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds (interest-bearing liabilities). When net interest income is expressed as a percentage of average earning assets, the result is the net interest margin. The net interest spread is the yield on average earning assets minus the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities. Our net interest income, interest spread, and net interest margin are sensitive to general business and economic conditions. These conditions include short-term and long-term interest rates, inflation, monetary supply, and the strength of the economy, in general, and the local economies in which we conduct business. Our ability to manage the net interest income during changing interest rate environments will have a significant impact on our overall performance. We manage net interest income through affecting changes in the mix of earning assets as well as the mix of interest-bearing liabilities, changes in the level of interest-bearing liabilities in proportion to earning assets, and in the growth of earning assets.
     The Company’s net interest income, after provision for credit losses of $2.4 million, totaled $126.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. This represented an increase of $1.5 million, or 1.17%, over net interest income of $125.1 million for the same period in 2005. The increase in net interest income of $1.5 million resulted from a $53.6 million increase in interest income, offset by a $49.7 million increase in interest expense and $2.4 million provision of credit losses recorded in the nine months of 2006. The $53.6 million increase in interest income resulted from the $857.5 million increase in average earning assets and an increase in average yield on earning assets to 6.00% for the nine months of 2006 from 5.48% for the same period in 2005. The $49.7 million increase in interest expense resulted from an $876.4 million increase in average interest-bearing liabilities and an increase in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities to 3.51% for the nine months of 2006 from 2.34% for the same period in 2005.
     Interest income totaled $232.0 million for the first nine months of 2006. This represented an increase of $53.6 million, or 30.01%, compared to total interest income of $178.5 million for the same period last year. The increase in interest income was primarily the result of the increase in average earning assets from $4.46 billion in the nine months of 2005 to $5.31 billion in the same period in 2006. This represents a 19.25% increase for the nine months of 2006 over the same period last year. The average yield on earning assets increased by 52 basis points for the first nine months of 2006 compared with the same period last year.
     Interest expense totaled $103.1 million for the first nine months of 2006. This represented an increase of $49.7 million, or 93.1%, over total interest expense of $53.4 million for the same period last year. The increase in interest expense was primarily the result of an increase in average interest-bearing liabilities from $3.0 million to $3.9 million, and an increase in the cost of these liabilities by 117 basis points.
     For the third quarter ended September 30, 2006, the Company’s net interest income, after provision for credit losses of $1.3 million, totaled $40.7 million. This represented a decrease of $1.9 million, or 4.37%, from net interest income of $42.6 million for the same period in 2005. The decrease in net interest income of $1.9 million for the third quarter of 2006 resulted from an increase of $19.9 million in interest income, offset by a $20.5 million increase in interest expense and $1.3 million provision of credit losses recorded in the third quarter of 2006. The increase in interest income of $19.9 million resulted from the increase in average earning assets of $928.9 million and an increase in the average yield on earning assets to 6.15% for the third quarter of 2006 from 5.57% the same period in 2005. The increase of $20.5 million in interest expense resulted from the increase in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities to 3.90% for the third quarter of 2006 from 2.55% the same period in 2005 and a $986.5 million increase in average interest-bearing liabilities compared with the same period in 2005.

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     The increase in interest income for the third quarter ending September 30, 2006 as compared to the third quarter ending September 30, 2005 was primarily the result of the increase in average earning assets of $928.9 million and an increase in the average yield on earning assets of 58 basis points between the third quarter of 2006 and the third quarter of 2005. Interest income totaled $83.0 million for the third quarter of 2006. This represented an increase of $19.9 million, or 31.60%, compared to total interest income of $63.1 million for the same period last year.
     The increase in interest expense for the third quarter ending September 30, 2006 as compared to the third quarter ending September 30, 2005 was primarily the result of the increase in average interest bearing liabilities of $986.5 million and the increase of 135 basis points in the average yield paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Interest expense totaled $41.0 million for the third quarter of 2006. This represented an increase of $20.5 million or 100.27%, over total interest expense of $20.5 million for the same period last year.
     Both the increase in the yield on earning assets and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities reflects the increasing interest rate environment between the third quarters of 2006 and 2005.
     Table 1 shows the average balances of assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity and the related interest income, expense, and rates for the nine-month and three-month and three-month periods ended September 30, 2006, and 2005. Yields for tax-preferenced investments are shown on a taxable equivalent basis using a 35% tax rate.

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TABLE 1 — Distribution of Average Assets, Liabilities, and Stockholders’ Equity; Interest Rates and Interest Differentials
                                                 
    Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
    Average             Average     Average             Average  
    Balance     Interest     Rate (5)     Balance     Interest     Rate (5)  
    (amounts in thousands)  
ASSETS
                                               
 
                                               
Investment Securities
                                               
Taxable
  $ 1,885,771     $ 66,625       4.72 %   $ 1,761,106     $ 56,594       4.29 %
Tax preferenced (1)
    591,343       19,563       5.94 %     413,794       13,873       5.96 %
Investment in FHLB stock
    73,333       2,990       5.44 %     62,078       1,813       3.89 %
Federal Funds Sold & Interest Bearing
                                               
Deposits with other institutions
    2,464       92       4.98 %     9,949       209       2.80 %
Loans (2) (3)
    2,759,778       142,769       6.92 %     2,208,258       105,989       6.42 %
 
                                       
Total Earning Assets
    5,312,689       232,039       6.00 %     4,455,185       178,478       5.48 %
Total Non Earning Assets
    361,579                       310,640                  
 
                                           
Total Assets
  $ 5,674,268                     $ 4,765,825                  
 
                                           
 
                                               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                               
 
                                               
Savings Deposits (4)
  $ 1,210,910     $ 18,769       2.07 %   $ 1,121,659     $ 9,217       1.10 %
Time Deposits
    939,699       29,629       4.22 %     504,269       9,631       2.55 %
 
                                       
Total Deposits
    2,150,609       48,398       3.01 %     1,625,928       18,848       1.55 %
Other Borrowings
    1,749,222       54,682       4.12 %     1,397,571       34,537       3.26 %
 
                                       
Interest Bearing Liabilities
    3,899,831       103,080       3.51 %     3,023,499       53,385       2.34 %
 
                                       
Non-interest bearing deposits
    1,358,135                       1,373,174                  
Other Liabilities
    62,800                       33,511                  
Stockholders’ Equity
    353,502                       335,641                  
 
                                           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 5,674,268                     $ 4,765,825                  
 
                                           
 
                                               
Net interest income
          $ 128,959                     $ 125,093          
 
                                           
 
                                               
Net interest spread — tax equivalent
                    2.49 %                     3.14 %
Net interest margin
                    3.30 %                     3.80 %
Net interest margin — tax equivalent
                    3.42 %                     3.90 %
Net interest margin excluding loan fees
                    3.19 %                     3.60 %
Net interest margin excluding loan fees — tax equivalent
                    3.31 %                     3.70 %
 
(1)   Non tax equivalent rate for 2006 was 4.47% and 2005 was 4.51%.
 
(2)   Loan fees are included in total interest income as follows, (000)s omitted: 2006, $4,633 2005, $5,433
 
(3)   Non performing loans are included in net loans as follows, (000)s omitted: 2006, $0 and 2005, $2.
 
(4)   Includes interest bearing demand and money market accounts
 
(5)   Annualized interest rates

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TABLE 1 — Distribution of Average Assets, Liabilities, and Stockholders’ Equity; Interest Rates and Interest Differentials
                                                 
    Three-month periods ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
    Average             Average     Average             Average  
    Balance     Interest     Rate (5)     Balance     Interest     Rate (5)  
    (amounts in thousands)  
ASSETS
                                               
 
                                               
Investment Securities
                                               
Taxable
  $ 2,018,439     $ 24,725       4.99 %   $ 1,787,757     $ 18,994       4.25 %
Tax preferenced (1)
    602,341       6,510       5.81 %     438,938       4,989       6.02 %
Investment in FHLB stock
    75,118       1,200       6.25 %     67,277       675       3.93 %
Federal Funds Sold & Interest Bearing
                                               
Deposits with other institutions
    32       6       73.37 %     9,924       74       2.92 %
Loans (2) (3)
    2,857,573       50,564       7.02 %     2,320,733       38,341       6.55 %
 
                                   
Total Earning Assets
    5,553,503       83,005       6.15 %     4,624,629       63,073       5.57 %
Total Non Earning Assets
    379,313                       333,045                  
 
                                           
Total Assets
  $ 5,932,816                     $ 4,957,674                  
 
                                           
 
                                               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                               
 
                                               
Savings Deposits (4)
  $ 1,201,319     $ 7,137       2.36 %   $ 1,165,077     $ 3,812       1.30 %
Time Deposits
    1,032,525       11,766       4.52 %     512,551       3,727       2.88 %
 
                                   
Total Deposits
    2,233,844       18,903       3.36 %     1,677,628       7,539       1.78 %
 
                                   
Other Borrowings
    1,914,016       22,130       4.53 %     1,483,728       12,950       3.42 %
 
                                   
Interest Bearing Liabilities
    4,147,860       41,033       3.90 %     3,161,356       20,489       2.55 %
 
                                   
Non-interest bearing deposits
    1,344,239                       1,406,223                  
Other Liabilities
    87,216                       40,889                  
Stockholders’ Equity
    353,501                       349,206                  
 
                                           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 5,932,816                     $ 4,957,674                  
 
                                           
 
                                               
Net interest income
          $ 41,972                     $ 42,584          
 
                                           
 
                                               
Net interest spread — tax equivalent
                    2.25 %                     3.02 %
Net interest margin
                    3.18 %                     3.79 %
Net interest margin — tax equivalent
                    3.22 %                     3.82 %
Net interest margin excluding loan fees
                    3.06 %                     3.59 %
Net interest margin excluding loan fees — tax equivalent
                    3.10 %                     3.62 %
 
(1)   Non tax equivalent rate for 2006 was 4.84% and 2005 was 4.31%.
 
(2)   Loan fees are included in total interest income as follows, (000)s omitted: 2006, $1,600 and 2005, $ 1,884
 
(3)   Non performing loans are included in net loans as follows, (000)s omitted: 2006, $0 and 2005, $2.
 
(4)   Includes interest bearing demand and money market accounts
 
(5)   Annualized
     As stated above, the net interest margin measures net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets, annualized. The net interest margin is an indication of how effectively the Company generates its source of funds and employs its earning assets. The Company’s tax effected (TE) net interest margin declined from 3.90% for the nine months of 2005 to 3.42% for the nine months of 2006. The decrease in the net interest margin compared to the same period last year was a result of the increasing interest rate environment, which impacted interest earned and interest paid as a percent of earning assets. Although the yield on earning assets increased by 52 basis points for the nine months of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005, the yield on interest-bearing liabilities increased by 117 basis points for the nine months of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. The higher increase in cost of interest-bearing liabilities is due to the short-term liability sensitivity of the Company. In addition, our net interest margin is affected by the strategies we employ in regards to competition in our market areas.
     The net interest spread is the difference between the yield on average earning assets less the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities. The net interest spread is an indication of our ability to manage interest rates received on loans and investments and paid on deposits and borrowings in a competitive and changing interest rate environment. Our net interest spread (TE) was 2.49% for the nine months of 2006 and 3.14% for the same period last year. The decrease in the net interest spread for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 resulted from a 52 basis point increase in the yield on earning assets offset by a 117 basis point increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, thus generating a 65 basis point decrease in the net interest spread from the same period last year.

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     For the third quarter of 2006 the Company’s net interest spread (TE) was 2.25% as compared to 3.02% for the same period last year. The decrease in the net interest spread for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006 resulted from a 135 basis point increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities offset by a 58 basis point increase in the yield on earning assets, thus generating a 77 basis point decrease in the net interest spread from the same period last year.
     The yield (TE) on earning assets increased to 6.00% for the nine months of 2006, from 5.48% for the same period last year, and reflects an increasing interest rate environment and a change in the mix of earning assets. Average loans as a percent of earning assets increased to 51.95% in the nine months of 2006 from 49.57% for the same period in 2005. Average investments as a percent of earning assets decreased to 46.63% in the nine months of 2006 from 48.82% for the same period in 2005. Average federal funds sold as a percent of earning assets was 0.03% for the nine months in 2006. The yield on loans for the nine months of 2006 increased to 6.92% as compared to 6.42% for the same period in 2005 as a result of the growth in average loans, the increasing interest rate environment and competition for quality loans. The yield (TE) on investments for the nine months of 2006 increased to 5.01% compared to 4.60% for the same period in 2005 as a result of an increase in average investment balances and an increase in interest rates. The increase in the yield on earning assets for the nine months of 2006 was the result of higher yields on loans and investments.
     The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities increased to 3.51% for the nine months of 2006 as compared to 2.34% for the same period in 2005, reflecting the continued increase in interest rates and a change in the mix of interest-bearing liabilities. Average borrowings as a percent of average interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 44.85% during the first nine months of 2006 as compared to 46.22% for the same period in 2005. The cost of borrowings for the nine months of 2006 increased to 4.12% as compared to 3.26% for the same period in 2005, reflecting the continued increase in interest rates. Borrowings typically have a higher cost than interest-bearing deposits. The cost of interest-bearing deposits for the nine months of 2006 increased to 3.01% as compared to 1.55% for the same period in 2005, also reflecting the continued increase in interest rates and the competition for interest-bearing deposits. The FDIC has approved the payment of interest on certain demand deposit accounts. This could have a negative impact on our net interest margin, net interest spread, and net earnings, should this be implemented fully. Currently, we pay interest on NOW and Money Market Accounts.
     Table 2 summarizes the changes in interest income and interest expense based on changes in average asset and liability balances (volume) and changes in average rates (rate). For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided with respect to changes attributable to (1) changes in volume (change in volume multiplied by initial rate), (2) changes in rate (change in rate multiplied by initial volume) and (3) changes in rate/volume (change in rate multiplied by change in volume).

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TABLE 2 — Rate and Volume Analysis for Changes in Interest Income, Interest Expense and Net Interest Income
                                 
    Comparison of nine months ended September 30,  
    2006 Compared to 2005  
    Increase (Decrease) Due to  
                    Rate/        
    Volume     Rate     Volume     Total  
    ( amounts in thousands )  
Interest Income:
                               
Taxable investment securities
  $ 3,927     $ 5,677     $ 427     $ 10,031  
Tax-advantaged securities
    5,867       (124 )     (53 )     5,690  
Fed funds sold & interest-bearing deposits with other institutions
    (157 )     163       (123 )     (117 )
Investment in FHLB stock
    328       722       127       1,177  
Loans
    26,483       8,258       2,039       36,780  
 
                       
Total interest on earning assets
    36,448       14,696       2,417       53,561  
 
                       
 
                               
Interest Expense:
                               
Savings deposits
    734       8,138       635       9,507  
Time deposits
    8,305       6,299       5,439       20,043  
Other borrowings
    8,693       9,114       2,338       20,145  
 
                       
Total interest on interest-bearing liabilities
    17,732       23,551       8,412       49,695  
 
                       
 
                               
Net Interest Income
  $ 18,716     $ (8,855 )   $ (5,995 )   $ 3,866  
 
                       
TABLE 2 — Rate and Volume Analysis for Changes in Interest Income, Interest Expense and Net Interest Income
                                 
    Comparison of three-month periods ended  
    September 30, 2006 and 2005  
    Increase (Decrease) Due to  
                    Rate/        
    Volume     Rate     Volume     Total  
    ( amounts in thousands )  
Interest Income:
                               
Taxable investment securities
  $ 2,063     $ 3,307     $ 361     $ 5,731  
Tax-advantaged securities
  $ 1,827     $ (224 )   $ (82 )     1,521  
Fed funds sold & interest-bearing deposits with other institutions
  $ (72 )   $ 1,748     $ (1,744 )     (68 )
Investment in FHLB stock
  $ 77     $ 390     $ 58       525  
Loans
  $ 8,863     $ 2,749     $ 611       12,223  
 
                       
Total interest on earning assets
    12,758       7,970       (796 )     19,932  
 
                       
 
                               
Interest Expense:
                               
Savings deposits
  $ 119     $ 3,113     $ 93       3,325  
Time deposits
  $ 3,775     $ 2,119     $ 2,145       8,039  
Other borrowings
  $ 3,761     $ 4,209     $ 1,210       9,180  
 
                       
Total interest on interest-bearing liabilities
    7,655       9,441       3,448       20,544  
 
                       
 
                               
Net Interest Income
  $ 5,103     $ (1,471 )   $ (4,244 )   $ (612 )
 
                       
     Interest and Fees on Loans
     Our major source of revenue and primary component of interest income is interest and fees on loans. Interest and fees on loans totaled $142.8 million for the nine months of 2006. This represented an increase of $36.8 million, or 34.70%, over interest and fees on loans of $106.0 million for the same period in

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2005. The increase in interest and fees on loans for the nine months of 2006 reflects increases in the average balance of loans and the increase in interest rates between periods. The yield on loans increased to 6.92 % for the nine months of 2006, compared to 6.42% for the same period in 2005. Average loans increased 24.98% from $2.21 billion for the nine months of 2005 to $2.76 billion for the nine months of 2006. Deferred loan origination fees, net of costs, totaled $10.6 million at September 30, 2006. This represented a decrease of $930,000, or 8.10%, from deferred loan origination fees, net of costs, of $11.5 million at December 31, 2005.
     Interest and fees on loans totaled $50.6 million for the third quarter of 2006. This represented an increase of $12.2 million, or 31.88%, over interest and fees on loans of $38.3 million for the same period in 2005. The increase was primarily due to increases in the average balance of loans and an increase in interest rates during 2006.
     In general, we stop accruing interest on a loan after its principal or interest becomes 90 days or more past due. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual, all interest previously accrued but not collected is charged against earnings. There was no interest income that was accrued and not reversed on non-performing loans at September 30, 2006 and 2005.
     Fees collected on loans are an integral part of the loan pricing decision. Loan fees and the direct costs associated with the origination of loans are deferred and deducted from the loan balance. Deferred net loan fees are recognized in interest income over the term of the loan in a manner that approximates the level-yield method. We recognized loan fee income of $4.6 million for the nine months of 2006, as compared to $5.4 million for the same period in 2005, a decrease of $801,000, or 14.74%.
Interest on Investments
     The second most important component of interest income is interest on investments, which totaled $86.2 million for the first nine months of 2006. This represented an increase of $15.7 million, or 22.31%, over interest on investments of $70.5 million for the same period in 2005. The increase in interest on investments for the nine months of 2006 over the same period last year reflected increases in the average balance of investments and the increase in interest rates. The interest rate environment and the investment strategies we employ directly affect the yield on the investment portfolio. We continually adjust our investment strategies in response to the changing interest rate environment in order to maximize the rate of total return consistent within prudent risk parameters, and to minimize the overall interest rate risk of the Company. The weighted-average yield (TE) on investments increased to 5.01% for the nine months of 2006, compared to 4.60% for the same period in 2005 as a result of the increase in interest rates.
     For the third quarter of 2006, interest income on investments totaled $31.2 million. This represented an increase of $7.3 million, or 30.24%, over interest on investments of $24.0 million for the same period in 2005. The increase in interest on investments for the third quarter of 2006 over the same period last year reflected increases in the average balance of investments and increases in the interest rate environment. The weighted-average yield (TE) on investments increased to 5.18% for the third quarter of 2006, compared to 4.60% for the same period in 2005 as a result of the increasing interest rate environment.
Provision for Credit Losses
     The Company maintains an allowance for inherent credit losses that is increased by a provision for credit losses charged against operating results. We made a provision for credit losses of $2.4 million and $1.3 million during the nine-months and three-months ended September 30, 2006, respectively. No provision was made during the same periods in 2005. We believe the allowance is appropriate. No assurance can be given that economic conditions which adversely affect the Company’s service areas or other circumstances will not be reflected in increased provisions for credit losses in the future. The nature of this process requires considerable judgment. See “Risk Management — Credit Risk” herein.

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Other Operating Income
     Other operating income for the Company includes income derived from special services offered by the Bank, such as Financial Advisory Services, merchant card, international banking, and other business services. Also included in other operating income are service charges and fees, primarily from deposit accounts; gains (net of losses) from the sale of investment securities, other real estate owned, and fixed assets; and other revenues not included as interest on earning assets.
     Other operating income totaled $24.7 million for the nine months of 2006. This represents an increase of $2.5 million, or 11.06%, over other operating income of $22.2 million for the same period in 2005. The increase was partially due to the net gain on sale of $1.1 million from investment securities during the third quarter of 2006. Other operating income as a percent of net revenues (net interest income before loan loss provision plus other operating income) was 16.07% for the nine months of 2006, as compared to 15.09% for the same period in 2005.
Other Operating Expenses
     Other operating expenses for the Company include expenses for salaries and benefits, occupancy, equipment, stationary and supplies, professional services, promotion, amortization of intangibles, and other expenses. Other operating expenses totaled $70.4 million for the nine months of 2006. This represents an increase of $4.2 million, or 6.40% over other operating expenses of $66.1 million for the same period in 2005. The increase is partially due to the reversal of a reserve of $2.6 million for possible robbery loss that did not materialize in the first quarter of 2005. This increase is partially offset by the decrease in salary and benefits expenses due to a reversal of $750,000 excess accruals in bonus and benefits in 2006.
     For the third quarter of 2006, other operating expenses totaled $22.6 million. This represents a decrease of $48,000, or 0.21% from other operating expenses of $22.7 million for the same period last year.
     At September 30, 2006, we employed 684 full time equivalent employees, compared to 676 full time equivalent employees at September 30, 2005.
     For the most part, other operating expenses reflect the direct expenses and related administrative expenses associated with staffing, maintaining, promoting, and operating branch facilities. Our ability to control other operating expenses in relation to asset growth can be measured in terms of other operating expenses as a percentage of average assets. Operating expenses measured as a percentage of average assets decreased to 1.66% for the nine months of 2006, compared to a ratio of 1.86% for the same period in 2005. The decrease in percentage was primarily due to the increase in total average assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 as compared to the same period in 2005.
     Our ability to control other operating expenses in relation to the level of net revenue (net interest income plus other operating income) is measured by the efficiency ratio and indicates the percentage of net revenue that is used to cover expenses. For the first nine months of 2006, the efficiency ratio was 46.52%, compared to a ratio of 44.88% for the same period in 2005. The increase was primarily due to the reversal of a reserve of $2.6 million for possible robbery loss that did not materialize in the first quarter of 2005.
     For the third quarter of 2006 the efficiency ratio increased to 45.63% as compared to 44.96% for the same period last year.

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Income Taxes
     The Company’s effective tax rate for the nine months of 2006 was 31.25%, compared to 34.18% for the same period in 2005. The effective tax rates are below the nominal combined Federal and State tax rates as a result of tax preferenced income from certain investments and municipal loans/leases for each period. The majority of tax preferenced income is derived from municipal securities.
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
     The Company reported total assets of $5.97 billion at September 30, 2006. This represented an increase of $551.7 million, or 10.17%, over total assets of $5.42 billion at December 31, 2005. Earning assets totaled $5.61 billion at September 30, 2006, increasing $525.4 million, or 10.34%, over earning assets of $5.08 billion at December 31, 2005. Total liabilities were $5.59 billion at September 30, 2006, up $511.7 million, or 10.07%, over total liabilities of $5.08 billion at December 31, 2005. Total equity increased $40.0 million, or 11.67%, to $382.9 million at September 30, 2006, compared with total equity of $342.9 million at December 31, 2005.
Investment Securities
     The Company reported total investment securities of $2.64 billion at September 30, 2006. This represented an increase of $273.2 million, or 11.53%, over total investment securities of $2.37 billion at December 31, 2005. Investment securities comprise 47.13% of the Company’s total earning assets at September 30, 2006.
     In accordance with SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities”, securities held as “available-for-sale” are reported at current market value for financial reporting purposes. The related unrealized gains or losses, net of income taxes, are recorded in stockholders’ equity. At September 30, 2006, securities held as available-for-sale had a fair market value of $2.64 billion, representing 100% of total investment securities, with an amortized cost of $2.66 billion. At September 30, 2006, the net unrealized holding loss on securities available-for-sale was $16.7 million and that resulted in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $9.7 million (net of $7.0 million in deferred taxes). At December 31, 2005, the Company reported net unrealized loss on investment securities available-for-sale of $23.1 million and accumulated other comprehensive income of $13.4 million (net of deferred taxes of $9.7 million).
     Table 3 sets forth investment securities at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
                                         
    September 30, 2006  
            Gross     Gross                
            Unrealized     Unrealized                
    Amortized     Holding     Holding             Total  
    Cost     Gain     Loss     Market Value     Percent  
    (Amounts in thousands)  
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:
                                       
U.S. Treasury securities
  $ 965     $ 2     $     $ 967       0.04 %
Mortgage-backed securities
    1,144,769       2,097       (28,894 )     1,117,972       42.30 %
CMO’s / REMIC’s
    837,816       2,909       (6,771 )     833,954       31.55 %
Government agency & government-sponsored enterprises
    69,672       173       (561 )     69,284       2.62 %
Municipal bonds
    604,321       15,939       (1,636 )     618,624       23.40 %
Other securities
    2,299                   2,299       0.09 %
 
                             
Total Investment Securities
  $ 2,659,842     $ 21,120     $ (37,862 )   $ 2,643,100       100.00 %
 
                             

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    December 31, 2005  
            Gross     Gross                
            Unrealized     Unrealized                
    Amortized     Holding     Holding             Total  
    Cost     Gain     Loss     Market Value     Percent  
    (Amounts in thousands)  
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:
                                       
U.S. Treasury securities
  $ 498     $     $ (1 )   $ 497       0.02 %
Mortgage-backed securities
    1,211,869       1,974       (29,235 )     1,184,608       49.99 %
CMO’s / REMIC’s
    617,031       237       (7,356 )     609,912       25.74 %
Government agency & government-sponsored enterprises
    54,608       69       (588 )     54,089       2.28 %
Municipal bonds
    452,080       15,818       (3,998 )     463,900       19.57 %
FHLMC preferred stock
    56,070                   56,070       2.37 %
Other securities
    816                   816       0.03 %
 
                             
Total Investment Securities
  $ 2,392,972     $ 18,098     $ (41,178 )   $ 2,369,892       100.00 %
 
                             
     The weighted-average yield (TE) on the investment portfolio at September 30, 2006 was 5.01% with a weighted-average life of 4.5 years. This compares to a yield of 4.64% at December 31, 2005 with a weighted-average life of 4.0 years and a yield of 4.60% at September 30, 2005 with a weighted-average life of 3.8 years. The weighted average life is the average number of years that each dollar of unpaid principal due remains outstanding. Average life is computed as the weighted-average time to the receipt of all future cash flows, using as the weights the dollar amounts of the principal paydowns.
     Approximately 97.02% of the portfolio represents securities issued by the U.S government or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, which guarantee payment of principal and interest.
     The remaining CMO/REMICs are backed by agency-pooled collateral or whole loan collateral. All non-agency CMO/REMIC issues held are rated “A” or better by either Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s, as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
                                                 
    September 30, 2006  
    Less than 12 months     12 months or longer     Total  
            Gross             Gross             Gross  
            Unrealized             Unrealized             Unrealized  
            Holding             Holding             Holding  
Description of Securities   Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  
    (amounts in thousands)  
Government agency & government- sponsored enterprises
    32,462       123       21,611       438       54,073       561  
Mortgage-backed securities
    62,804       339       926,798       28,555       989,602       28,894  
CMO/REMICs
    43,871       131       482,783       6,640       526,654       6,771  
Municipal bonds
    104,999       809       67,149       827       172,148       1,636  
 
                                   
 
  $ 244,136     $ 1,402     $ 1,498,341     $ 36,460     $ 1,742,477     $ 37,862  
 
                                   
                                                 
    December 31, 2005  
    Less than 12 months     12 months or longer     Total  
            Gross             Gross             Gross  
            Unrealized             Unrealized             Unrealized  
            Holding             Holding             Holding  
Description of Securities   Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  
    (amounts in thousands)  
U.S. Treasury & Government Securities
  $ 497     $ 1     $     $     $ 497     $ 1  
Government agency & government- sponsored enterprises
    2,972       28       18,463       560       21,435       588  
Mortgage-backed securities
    459,242       8,385       634,731       20,850       1,093,973       29,235  
CMO/REMICs
    444,431       5,198       119,603       2,158       564,034       7,356  
Municipal bonds
    162,193       3,624       8,737       374       170,930       3,998  
 
                                   
 
  $ 1,069,335     $ 17,236     $ 781,534     $ 23,942     $ 1,850,869     $ 41,178  
 
                                   

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     The tables above show the Company’s investment securities’ gross unrealized losses and fair value by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005. The Company has reviewed individual securities classified as available-for-sale to determine whether a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is other-than-temporary. If it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of a debt security not impaired at acquisition, an other-than-temporary impairment shall be considered to have occurred. If an other-than-temporary impairment occurs, the cost basis of the security would be written down to its fair value as a new cost basis and the write down accounted for as a realized loss.
     The following summarizes our analysis of these securities and the unrealized losses. This assessment was based on the following factors: i) the length of the time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost; ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; iii) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in a security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value; and iv) general market conditions which reflect prospects for the economy as a whole, including interest rates and sector credit spreads.
     U.S. Treasury Obligations and Government Agency & Government Sponsored Enterprises – The U.S. Treasury Obligations and government agency and government sponsored enterprises are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury and Agencies of the U.S. Government. These securities are bullet securities, that is, they have a defined maturity date on which the principal is paid. The contractual term of these investments provides that the Bank will receive the face value of the bond at maturity which will equal the amortized cost of the bond. Interest is received throughout the life of the security. The unrealized loss greater than 12 months of $438,000 is comprised of primarily two issues: one Fannie Mae and one Freddie Mac. These securities mature within 2.7 years. The agencies are rated in the A’s and, although they have had some accounting difficulties in the past few years, this has not impacted their credit worthiness. Because the decline in market value is attributable to the changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and the Bank has the ability and intent to hold these investments until recovery of fair value, which may be at maturity, the Bank does not consider these investments to be other than temporarily impaired at September 30, 2006.
     Mortgaged-Backed Securities and CMO/REMICs – The mortgage-backed and CMO/REMICs securities are issued and guaranteed by the government sponsored enterprises such as Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mac and Freddie Mac. These securities are collateralized or backed by the underlying mortgages. All mortgage-backed securities are rated AAA with average life of approximately 3.48 years. The contractual cash flows of these investments are guaranteed by agencies of the U.S. government or private insurance companies. Accordingly, it is expected the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the bond. The unrealized loss greater than 12 months on these securities at September 30, 2006 is $35.2 million. This loss is comprised of three main blocks of securities: FNMA’s with a loss of $18.2 million, Freddie Mac with a loss of $15.3 million and non government sponsored enterprises such as financial institutions with a loss of $1.7 million. Because we believe the decline in market value is attributable to the changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and the Company has the ability and intent to hold these securities until recovery of fair value, which may be at maturity, management does not consider these investments to be other than temporarily impaired at September 30, 2006.
     Municipal Bonds – The municipal bonds in the Bank’s portfolio are all rated AAA and they are insured by the largest bond insurance companies with maturities of approximately 8.5 years. The unrealized loss greater than 12 months on these securities at September 30, 2006 is $827,000. As with the other securities in the portfolio, this loss is due to the rising rate environment not the credit risk of these securities. The Bank diversifies its holdings by owning selections of securities from different issuers and by holding securities from geographically diversified municipal issuers, thus reducing the Bank’s exposure to any single adverse event. Because the decline in market value is attributable to the changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and the Bank has the ability and intent to hold these securities until recovery of fair value, which may be at maturity, the Bank does not consider these investments to be other than temporarily impaired at September 30, 2006.

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     At September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, investment securities having an amortized cost of approximately $2.49 billion and $2.04 billion respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, short and long-term borrowings, and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.
Loans
     At September 30, 2006, we reported total loans, net of deferred loan fees, of $2.92 billion. This represents an increase of $253.2 million, or 9.50%, over total loans, net of deferred loan fees, of $2.66 billion at December 31, 2005. Total loans, net of deferred loan fees, comprise 52.01% of our total earning assets.
Table 4 — Distribution of Loan Portfolio by Type (dollar amount in thousands)
                                 
    September 30, 2006             December 31, 2005          
Commercial and Industrial
  $ 1,032,342       35.3 %   $ 980,602       36.7 %
Real Estate:
                               
Construction
    286,982       9.8 %     270,436       10.1 %
Mortgage
    1,102,079       37.6 %     877,481       32.8 %
Consumer, net of unearned discount
    54,449       1.9 %     59,801       2.2 %
Municipal lease finance receivables
    120,434       4.1 %     108,832       4.1 %
Auto and equipment leases
    50,329       1.7 %     39,442       1.5 %
Agribusiness
    280,969       9.6 %     338,035       12.6 %
 
                       
Gross Loans
    2,927,584       100.0 %     2,674,629       100.0 %
Less:
                               
Allowance for credit losses
    (26,912 )             (23,204 )        
Deferred net loan fees
    (10,557 )             (10,766 )        
 
                           
Net Loans
  $ 2,890,115             $ 2,640,659          
 
                           
     Commercial and industrial loans are loans and leases to commercial entities to finance capital purchases or improvements, or to provide cash flow for operations. Real estate loans are loans secured by conforming first trust deeds on real property, including property under construction, commercial property and single family and multifamily residences. Consumer loans include installment loans to consumers as well as home equity loans and other loans secured by junior liens on real property. Municipal lease finance receivables are leases to municipalities. Agribusiness loans are loans to finance the operating needs of wholesale dairy farm operations, cattle feeders, livestock raisers, and farmers.
Non-performing Assets
     We had no non-performing assets at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005. Non-performing assets, include non-performing loans plus other real estate owned (foreclosed property), non-performing loans, include non-accrual loans, loans past due 90 or more days and still accruing, and restructured loans. There were no loans classified as impaired at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
     We are not aware of any loans as of September 30, 2006 for which known credit problems of the borrower would cause serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with their present loan repayment terms, or any known events that would result in the loan being designated as non-performing at some future date. We cannot, however, predict the extent to which the deterioration in general economic conditions, real estate values, increase in general rates of interest, change in the financial conditions or business of a borrower may adversely affect a borrower’s ability to pay. See “Risk Management – Credit Risk” herein.

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     At September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Company held no properties as other real estate owned.
Deferred Tax Assets
     At September 30, 2006, deferred tax assets were $15.8 million. This represented a decrease of $2.6 million, or 13.99%, from the deferred tax assets of $18.4 million at December 31, 2005.
Deposits
     The primary source of funds to support earning assets (loans and investments) is the generation of deposits from our customer base. The ability to grow the customer base and subsequently deposits is a crucial element in the performance of the Company.
     At September 30, 2006, total deposits were $3.52 billion, representing an increase of $99.4 million, or 2.90%, over total deposits of $3.42 billion at December 31, 2005. Average total deposits for the nine months of 2006 were $3.51 billion. The comparison of average balances for the nine months of 2006 has historically been more representative of our Company’s growth in deposits as it excludes the historical seasonal peak in deposits at year-end. The composition of deposits is as follows:
                                 
    September 30, 2006     December 31, 2005  
    (Amounts in thousands)  
Non-interest bearing deposits
                               
Demand deposits
  $ 1,288,569       36.6 %   $ 1,490,613       43.5 %
Interest bearing deposits
                               
Savings Deposits
    1,216,680       34.5 %     1,150,256       33.6 %
Time deposits
    1,018,228       28.9 %     783,177       22.9 %
 
                       
Total deposits
  $ 3,523,477       100.0 %   $ 3,424,046       100.0 %
 
                       
     The amount of non-interest-bearing demand deposits in relation to total deposits is an integral element in achieving a low cost of funds. Demand deposits totaled $1.29 billion at September 30, 2006, representing a decrease of $202.0 million, or 13.55%, from total demand deposits of $1.49 billion at December 31, 2005. Non-interest-bearing demand deposits represented 36.57% of total deposits as of September 30, 2006 and 43.53% of total deposits as of December 31, 2005.
     Savings deposits, which include savings, interest-bearing demand, and money market accounts, totaled $1.22 billion at September 30, 2006, representing an increase of $66.4 million, or 5.77%, over savings deposits of $1.15 billion at December 31, 2005.
     Time deposits totaled $1.02 billion at September 30, 2006 of which $161.4 million were brokered. This represented an increase of $235.1 million, or 30.01%, over total time deposits of $783.2 million at December 31, 2005.
Other Borrowed Funds
     To achieve the desired growth in earning assets and to fully utilize our capital, we fund this growth through generating sources of funds other than deposits. The first source of funds we pursue is non-interest-bearing deposits (the lowest cost of funds to the Company). Next we pursue the growth in interest-bearing deposits and finally we supplement the growth in deposits with borrowed funds. Average borrowed funds, as a percent of average total funding (total deposits plus demand notes plus borrowed funds) was 31.90% as of September 30, 2006, as compared to 30.55% as of December 31, 2005.

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     During 2006 and 2005, we entered into short-term borrowing agreements (borrowings with maturities of less than one year) with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and other institutions. The Bank had outstanding balances of $1.45 billion and $916.0 million under these agreements at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. The weighted average annual interest rate was 4.35% and 3.42% at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. The FHLB holds certain investment securities of the Bank as collateral for these borrowings.
     We also entered into long-term borrowing agreements (borrowings with maturities of one year or longer) with the FHLB. We had outstanding balances of $450.0 million and $580.0 million under these agreements at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. The weighted average annual interest rate was 5.70% and 3.62% at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. The FHLB holds certain investment securities of the Bank as collateral for these borrowings.
     The Bank has an agreement, known as the Treasury Tax & Loan (“TT&L”) Note Option Program with the Federal Reserve Bank and the U.S. Department of Treasury in which federal tax deposits made by depositors can be held by the bank until called (withdrawn) by the U.S. Department of Treasury. The maximum amount of accumulated federal tax deposits allowable to be held by the Bank, as set forth in the agreement, is $15.0 million. On September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 the amounts held by the Bank in the TT&L Note Option Program were $1.5 million and $6.4 million, collateralized by securities, respectively. Amounts are payable on demand. The Bank borrows at a variable rate of 67 and 43 basis points less than the average weekly federal funds rate, which was 4.88% and 3.21% at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.
     At September 30, 2006, borrowed funds totaled $1.90 billion, representing an increase of $403.6 million, or 26.86%, over total borrowed funds of $1.50 billion at December 31, 2005. In June 2006, the Company purchased securities totaling $250.0 million. This purchase was funded by a repurchase agreement of $250.0 million with a double cap imbedded in the repurchase agreement. The interest rate on this agreement is tied to three-month LIBOR and reset quarterly. The Company entered into this arrangement to protect itself from continued rising rates while benefiting from declining rates. The amount of the repurchase agreement is carried in borrowed funds on the balance sheet.
Aggregate Contractual Obligations
     The following table summarizes the Company’s aggregate contractual obligations as of September 30, 2006:
                                         
            Maturity by Period  
            Less Than     One Year     Four Year     After  
            One     to Three     to Five     Five  
    Total     Year     Years     Years     Years  
    (amounts in thousands)  
Deposits
  $ 3,523,477     $ 3,409,344     $ 101,081     $ 9,766     $ 3,286  
FHLB and Other Borrowings
    1,906,011       1,456,011       350,000       100,000        
Junior Subordinated Debentures
    108,250                         108,250  
Deferred Compensation
    10,186       751       2,253       1,380       5,802  
Operating Leases
    17,866       4,678       8,602       2,013       2,573  
 
                             
Total
  $ 5,565,790     $ 4,870,784     $ 461,936     $ 113,159     $ 119,911  
 
                             
     Deposits represent non-interest bearing, money market, savings, NOW, certificates of deposits, brokered and all other deposits.

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     FHLB borrowings represent the amounts that are due to the Federal Home Loan Bank. These borrowings have fixed maturity dates. Other borrowings represent the amounts that are due to overnight Federal funds purchases and TT&L.
     Junior subordinated debentures represent the amounts that are due from the Company to CVB Statutory Trust I, CVB Statutory Trust II & CVB Statutory Trust III. The debentures have the same maturity as the Trust Preferred Securities. CVB Statutory Trust I and II, which mature in 2033 and become callable in whole or in part in 2008. CVB Statutory Trust III which matures in 2036 and becomes callable in whole or in part in 2011.
     Deferred compensation represents the amounts that are due to former employees’ salary continuation agreements as a result of acquisitions.
     Operating leases represent the total minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases.
Other Liabilities
     At September 30, 2006, other liabilities totaled $27.6 million, representing a decrease of $21.4 million, or 43.70%, from the other liabilities of $49.0 million at December 31, 2005. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in securities purchased and not settled.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
     At September 30, 2006, we had commitments to extend credit of approximately $839.6 million and obligations under letters of credit of $67.7 million and available lines of credit totaling $960.2 million from certain institutions. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to customers, provided there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Commitments are generally variable rate, and many of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon. As such, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank uses the same credit underwriting policies in granting or accepting such commitments or contingent obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments, which consist of evaluating customers’ creditworthiness individually.
     Standby letters of credit written are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the financial performance of a customer to a first party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. When deemed necessary, the Bank holds appropriate collateral supporting those commitments.
     The following table summarizes the off-balance sheet arrangements at September 30, 2006:
                                         
            Maturity by Period  
            Less Than     One Year     Four Year     After  
            One     to Three     to Five     Five  
    Total     Year     Years     Years     Years  
2006   ( Amounts in thousands )  
Commitment to extend credit
    839,619       295,378       44,928       68,929       430,384  
Obligations under letters of credit
    67,744       49,137       14,848       3,759        
 
                             
Total
  $ 907,363     $ 344,515     $ 59,776     $ 72,688     $ 430,384  
 
                             
     The Company has a reserve of $1.7 million for anticipated losses on these off balance sheet arrangements.

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Liquidity and Cash Flow
     Since the primary sources and uses of funds for the Bank are loans and deposits, the relationship between gross loans and total deposits provides a useful measure of the Bank’s liquidity. Typically, the closer the ratio of loans to deposits is to 100%, the more reliant the Bank is on its loan portfolio to provide for short-term liquidity needs. Since repayment of loans tends to be less predictable than the maturity of investments and other liquid resources, the higher the loans to deposit ratio the less liquid are the Bank’s assets. For the first nine months of 2006, the Bank’s loan to deposit ratio averaged 78.65%, compared to an average ratio of 74.35% for the same period in 2005.
     CVB is a company separate and apart from the Bank that must provide for its own liquidity. Substantially all of CVB’s revenues are obtained from dividends declared and paid by the Bank. The remaining cashflow is from rents paid by third parties on office space in the Company’s corporate headquarters. There are statutory and regulatory provisions that could limit the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to CVB. At September 30, 2006, approximately $104.6 million of the Bank’s equity was unrestricted and available to be paid as dividends to CVB. Management of CVB believes that such restrictions will not have an impact on the ability of CVB to meet its ongoing cash obligations.
     For the Bank, sources of funds normally include principal payments on loans and investments, other borrowed funds, and growth in deposits. Uses of funds include withdrawal of deposits, interest paid on deposits, increased loan balances, purchases, and other operating expenses.
     Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $66.1 million for the nine months of 2006, compared to $62.4 million for the same period last year. The decrease was primarily the result of the increases in interest paid and cash paid to suppliers and employees.
     Net cash used in investing activities totaled $577.9 million for the nine months of 2006, compared to $339.1 million used by investing activities for the same period in 2005. The decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in the purchase of investment securities, offset by an increase in loans.
     Funds provided by financing activities totaled $508.9 million for the nine months of 2006, compared to funds provided by financing activities of $325.1 million for the same period last year. The decrease in net cash provided by financing activities was primarily the result of a decrease in transaction deposits and repayment of FHLB advances, offset by increases in time deposits, short-term borrowings and the issuance of junior subordinated debentures during the period.
     At September 30, 2006, cash and cash equivalents totaled $127.2 million. This represented a decrease of $5.5 million, or 4.16%, from a total of $132.7 million at September 30, 2005 and a decrease of $2.9 million, or 2.25%, from a total of $130.1 million at December 31, 2005.
Capital Resources
     Historically, our primary source of capital has been the retention of operating earnings. In order to ensure adequate levels of capital, we conduct an ongoing assessment of projected sources and uses of capital in conjunction with projected increases in assets and the level of risk.
     The Bank and the Company are required to meet risk-based capital standards set by their respective regulatory authorities. The risk-based capital standards require the achievement of a minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of 8.0% (of which at least 4.0% must be Tier 1 capital). In addition, the regulatory authorities require the highest rated institutions to maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0%. At September 30, 2006, the Bank and the Company exceeded the minimum risk-based capital ratio and leverage ratio required to be considered “Well Capitalized”.

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     The Company’s equity capital was $382.9 million at September 30, 2006. This represented an increase of $40.0 million, or 11.67% from equity capital of $342.9 million at December 31, 2005. The increase was due primarily to the net earnings for the first nine months of 2006 in the amount of $55.6 million and the decrease in net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale in the amount of $3.7 million. This increase was partially offset by the payment of dividends in the amount of $20.7 million. The Company’s 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K (Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Note 16 of the accompanying financial statements) describes the regulatory capital requirements of the Company and the Bank.
     Table 6 below presents the Company’s and the Bank’s risk-based and leverage capital ratios as of September 30, 2006, and December 31, 2005.
Table 6 — Regulatory Capital Ratios
                                         
    Required        
    Minimum   September 30, 2006   December 31, 2005
Capital Ratios   Ratios   Company   Bank   Company   Bank
Risk-based capital ratios:
                                       
Tier I
    4.00 %     12.39 %     11.23 %     11.29 %     10.82 %
Total
    8.00 %     13.16 %     12.00 %     12.00 %     11.53 %
Leverage ratio
    4.00 %     7.70 %     6.98 %     7.66 %     7.34 %
RISK MANAGEMENT
     We have adopted a Risk Management Plan to ensure the proper control and management of all risk factors inherent in the operation of the Company and the Bank. Specifically, credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, transaction risk, compliance risk, strategic risk, reputation risk, price risk and foreign exchange risk, can all affect the market risk exposure of the Company. These specific risk factors are not mutually exclusive. It is recognized that any product or service offered by us may expose the Bank to one or more of these risks.
Credit Risk
     Credit risk is defined as the risk to earnings or capital arising from an obligor’s failure to meet the terms of any contract or otherwise fail to perform as agreed. Credit risk is found in all activities where success depends on counter party, issuer, or borrower performance. Credit risk arises through the extension of loans and leases, certain securities, and letters of credit.
     Credit risk in the investment portfolio and correspondent bank accounts is addressed through defined limits in the Bank’s policy statements. In addition, certain securities carry insurance to enhance credit quality of the bond. Limitations on industry concentration, aggregate customer borrowings, geographic boundaries and standards on loan quality also are designed to reduce loan credit risk. Senior Management, Directors’ Committees, and the Board of Directors are provided with information to appropriately identify, measure, control and monitor the credit risk of the Bank.
     Implicit in lending activities is the risk that losses will occur and that the amount of such losses will vary over time. Consequently, we maintain an allowance for credit losses by charging a provision for credit losses to earnings. Loans determined to be losses are charged against the allowance for credit losses. Our allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level considered by us to be adequate to provide for estimated probable losses inherent in the existing portfolio, and unused commitments to provide financing, including commitments under commercial and standby letters of credit.

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     The allowance for credit losses is based upon estimates of probable losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolio. The nature of the process by which we determine the appropriate allowance for credit losses requires the exercise of considerable judgment. The amount actually observed in respect of these losses can vary significantly from the estimated amounts. We employ a systematic methodology that is intended to reduce the differences between estimated and actual losses.
     Our methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance is conducted on a regular basis and considers all loans. The systematic methodology consists of two major elements.
     The first major element includes a detailed analysis of the loan portfolio in two phases. The first phase is conducted in accordance with SFAS No. 114, “Accounting by Creditors for the Impairment of a Loan”, as amended by SFAS No. 118, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan – Income Recognition and Disclosures.” Individual loans are reviewed to identify loans for impairment. A loan is impaired when principal and interest are deemed uncollectable in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan. Impairment is measured as either the expected future cash flows discounted at each loan’s effective interest rate, the fair value of the loan’s collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, or an observable market price of the loan (if one exists). Upon measuring the impairment, we will insure an appropriate level of allowance is present or established.
     Central to the first phase and our credit risk management is its loan risk rating system. The originating credit officer assigns borrowers an initial risk rating, which is reviewed and possibly changed by Credit Management, which is based primarily on a thorough analysis of each borrower’s financial capacity in conjunction with industry and economic trends. Approvals are made based upon the amount of inherent credit risk specific to the transaction and are reviewed for appropriateness by senior line and credit management personnel. Credits are monitored by line and credit management personnel for deterioration in a borrower’s financial condition, which would impact the ability of the borrower to perform under the contract. Risk ratings are adjusted as necessary.
     Loans are risk rated into the following categories: loss, Doubtful, Substandard, Special Mention and Pass. Each of these groups is assessed for the proper amount to be used in determining the adequacy of our allowance for losses. While each loan is looked at annually to determine its proper classification, the Impaired and Doubtful loans are analyzed on an individual basis for allowance amounts. The other categories have formulae used to determine the needed allowance amount.
     Based on the risk rating system, specific allowances are established in cases where we have identified significant conditions or circumstances related to a credit that we believe indicates the probability that a loss has been incurred. We perform a detailed analysis of these loans, including, but not limited to, cash flows, appraisals of the collateral, conditions of the marketplace for liquidating the collateral and assessment of the guarantors. We then determine the inherent loss potential and allocate a portion of the allowance for losses as a specific allowance for each of these credits.
     The second phase is conducted by evaluating or segmenting the remainder of the loan portfolio into groups or pools of loans with similar characteristics in accordance with SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies.” In this second phase, groups or pools of homogeneous loans are reviewed to determine a portfolio formula allowance. In the case of the portfolio formula allowance, homogeneous portfolios, such as small business loans, consumer loans, agricultural loans, and real estate loans, are aggregated or pooled in determining the appropriate allowance. The risk assessment process in this case emphasizes trends in the different portfolios for delinquency, loss, and other-behavioral characteristics of the subject portfolios.
     The second major element in our methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance consists of our considerations of all known relevant internal and external factors that may affect a loan’s collectibility. This includes our estimates of the amounts necessary for concentrations, economic uncertainties, the volatility of the market value of collateral, and other relevant factors. The relationship of the two major elements of the allowance to the total allowance may fluctuate from period to period.

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     In the second major element of the analysis which considers all known relevant internal and external factors that may affect a loan’s collectibility, we perform an evaluation of various conditions, the effects of which are not directly measured in the determination of the formula and specific allowances. The evaluation of the inherent loss with respect to these conditions is subject to a higher degree of uncertainty because they are not identified with specific problem credits or portfolio segments. The conditions evaluated in connection with the second element of the analysis of the allowance include, but are not limited to the following conditions that existed as of the balance sheet date:
    then-existing general economic and business conditions affecting the key lending areas of the Company,
 
    then-existing economic and business conditions of areas outside the lending areas, such as other sections of the United States, Asia and Latin America,
 
    credit quality trends (including trends in non-performing loans expected to result from existing conditions),
 
    collateral values,
 
    loan volumes and concentrations,
 
    seasoning of the loan portfolio,
 
    specific industry conditions within portfolio segments,
 
    recent loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio,
 
    duration of the current business cycle,
 
    bank regulatory examination results and
 
    findings of the Company’s external credit examiners.
     We review these conditions in discussion with our senior credit officers. To the extent that any of these conditions is evidenced by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date, our estimate of the effect of such condition may be reflected as a specific allowance applicable to such credit or portfolio segment. Where any of these conditions is not evidenced by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date, our evaluation of the inherent loss related to such condition is reflected in the second major element of the allowance. Although we have allocated a portion of the allowance to specific loan categories, the adequacy of the allowance must be considered in its entirety.
     We maintain an allowance for inherent credit losses that is increased by a provision for credit losses charged against operating results. The allowance for credit losses is also increased by recoveries on loans previously charged off and reduced by actual loan losses charged to the allowance. The Company recorded $2.4 million provision for credit losses during the first nine months of 2006. There was no provision for credit losses during the first nine months of 2005.
     At September 30, 2006, we reported an allowance for credit losses of $26.9 million. This represented an increase of $3.7 million, or 15.98%, over the allowance for credit losses of $23.2 million at December 31, 2005. The increase is primarily due to the provision for credit losses of $2.4 million, offset by recoveries exceeding charge-offs for the nine months of 2006.
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     Non-performing loans include non-accrual loans, loans past due 90 or more days and still accruing, and restructured loans. There were no non-accrual loans at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
     TABLE 7 — Summary of Credit Loss Experience
                 
    Nine months ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
    (amounts in thousands)  
Amount of Total Loans at End of Period (1)
  $ 2,917,027     $ 2,375,226  
 
           
Average Total Loans Outstanding (1)
  $ 2,759,778     $ 2,208,258  
 
           
Allowance for Credit Losses:
               
Beginning of Period
  $ 23,204     $ 22,494  
Acquisition of Granite State Bank
          756  
Loans Charged-Off:
               
Real Estate Loans
           
Commercial and Industrial
    36       63  
Lease Financing Receivables
    79       66  
Consumer Loans
    30       62  
 
           
Total Loans Charged-Off
    145       191  
 
           
 
               
Recoveries:
               
Real Estate Loans
    1,020       525  
Commercial and Industrial
    327       459  
Lease Financing Receivables
    61       88  
Consumer Loans
    45       106  
 
           
Total Loans Recovered
    1,453       1,178  
 
               
Net Loans (Recovered)
    (1,308 )     (987 )
 
           
Provision Charged to Operating Expense
    2,400        
 
           
Allowance for Credit Losses at End of period
  $ 26,912     $ 24,237  
 
           
 
(1)    Net of deferred loan fees
                 
Net Loans Charged-Off (Recovered) to Average Total Loans
    -0.05 %     -0.04 %
Net Loans Charged-Off (Recovered) to Total Loans at End of Period
    -0.04 %     -0.04 %
Allowance for Credit Losses to Average Total Loans
    0.98 %     1.10 %
Allowance for Credit Losses to Total Loans at End of Period
    0.92 %     1.02 %
Net Loans Charged-Off (Recovered) to Allowance for Credit Losses
    -4.86 %     -4.07 %
Net Loans Charged-Off (Recovered) to Provision for Credit Losses
    -54.50 %      
     While we believe that the allowance at September 30, 2006, was adequate to absorb losses from any known or inherent risks in the portfolio, no assurance can be given that economic conditions or natural disasters which adversely affect the Company’s service areas or other circumstances will not be reflected in increased provisions or credit losses in the future.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market Risk
     In the normal course of its business activities, we are exposed to market risks, including price and liquidity risk. Market risk is the potential of loss from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates (interest rate risk). Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that we may not be able to satisfy current or future commitments or that we may be more reliant on alternative funding sources such as long-term debt. Financial products that expose us to market risk include securities, loans, deposits, debts and derivative financial instruments.
Interest Rate Risk
     During periods of changing interest rates, the ability to reprice interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities can influence net interest income, the net interest margin, and consequently, our earnings. Interest rate risk is managed by attempting to control the spread between rates earned on interest-earning assets and the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities within the constraints imposed by market competition in the Bank’s service area. Short-term repricing risk is minimized by controlling the level of floating rate loans and maintaining a downward sloping ladder of bond payments and maturities. Basis risk is managed by the timing and magnitude of changes to interest-bearing deposit rates. Yield curve risk is reduced by keeping the duration of the loan and bond portfolios balanced to attempt to minimize the risks of rising or falling yields. Options risk in the bond portfolio is monitored monthly and actions are recommended when appropriate.
     We monitor the interest rate “sensitivity” risk to earnings from potential changes in interest rates using various methods, including a maturity/repricing gap analysis. This analysis measures, at specific time intervals, the differences between earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for which repricing opportunities will occur. A positive difference, or gap, indicates that earning assets will reprice faster than interest-bearing liabilities. This will generally produce a greater net interest margin during periods of rising interest rates, and a lower net interest margin during periods of declining interest rates. Conversely, a negative gap will generally produce a lower net interest margin during periods of rising interest rates and a greater net interest margin during periods of decreasing interest rates.
     The interest rates paid on deposit accounts do not always move in unison with the rates charged on loans. In addition, the magnitude of changes in the rates charged on loans is not always proportionate to the magnitude of changes in the rate paid for deposits. Consequently, changes in interest rates do not necessarily result in an increase or decrease in the net interest margin solely as a result of the differences between repricing opportunities of earning assets or interest-bearing liabilities. In general, when we report a positive gap in the short-term period and negative gap in the long-term period does not necessarily indicate that, if interest rates decreased, net interest income would increase, or if interest rates increased, net interest income would decrease.
     Approximately $2.0 billion, or 73.85%, of the total investment portfolio at September 30, 2006 consisted of securities backed by mortgages. The final maturity of these securities can be affected by the speed at which the underlying mortgages repay. Mortgages tend to repay faster as interest rates fall, and slower as interest rates rise. As a result, we may be subject to a “prepayment risk” resulting from greater funds available for reinvestment at a time when available yields are lower. Conversely, we may be subject to “extension risk” resulting from lesser amounts available for reinvestment at a time when available yields are higher. Prepayment risk includes the risk associated with the payment of an investment’s principal faster than originally intended. Extension risk is the risk associated with the payment of an investment’s principal over a longer time period than originally anticipated. In addition, there can be greater risk of price volatility for mortgage-backed securities as a result of anticipated prepayment or extension risk.

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     We also utilize the results of a dynamic simulation model to quantify the estimated exposure of net interest income to sustained interest rate changes. The sensitivity of our net interest income is measured over a rolling two-year horizon.
     The simulation model estimates the impact of changing interest rates on the interest income from all interest-earning assets and the interest expense paid on all interest-bearing liabilities reflected on the Company’s balance sheet. This sensitivity analysis is compared to policy limits, which specify a maximum tolerance level for net interest income exposure over a one-year horizon assuming no balance sheet growth, given both a 200 basis point upward and downward shift in interest rates. A parallel and pro rata shift in rates over a 12-month period is assumed.
     The following depicts the Company’s net interest income sensitivity analysis as of September 30, 2006:
     
    Estimated Net
Simulated   Interest Income
Rate Changes   Sensitivity
+ 200 basis points
- 200 basis points
  ( 6.58% )
10.15%
     The Company is currently more liability sensitive. The estimated sensitivity does not necessarily represent our forecast and the results may not be indicative of actual changes to our net interest income. These estimates are based upon a number of assumptions including: the nature and timing of interest rate levels including yield curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities, pricing strategies on loans and deposits, and replacement of asset and liability cash flows. While the assumptions used are based on current economic and local market conditions, there is no assurance as to the predictive nature of these conditions including how customer preferences or competitor influences might change.
Liquidity Risk
     Liquidity risk is the risk to earnings or capital resulting from our inability to meet its obligations when they come due without incurring unacceptable losses. It includes the ability to manage unplanned decreases or changes in funding sources and to recognize or address changes in market conditions that affect our ability to liquidate assets quickly and with minimum loss of value. Factors considered in liquidity risk management are stability of the deposit base; marketability, maturity, and pledging of investments; and the demand for credit.
     In general, liquidity risk is managed daily by controlling the level of fed funds and the use of funds provided by the cash flow from the investment portfolio. To meet unexpected demands, lines of credit are maintained with correspondent banks, the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank. The sale of bonds maturing in the near future can also serve as a contingent source of funds. Increases in deposit rates are considered a last resort as a means of raising funds to increase liquidity.
Transaction Risk
     Transaction risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from problems in service or product delivery. This risk is significant within any bank and is interconnected with other risk categories in most activities throughout the Bank. Transaction risk is a function of internal controls, information systems, associate integrity, and operating processes. It arises daily throughout the Bank as transactions are processed. It pervades all divisions, departments and branches and is inherent in all products and services we offer.
     In general, transaction risk is defined as high, medium or low by the internal auditors during the audit process. The audit plan ensures that high-risk areas are reviewed at least annually.

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     The key to monitoring transaction risk is in the design, documentation and implementation of well-defined procedures. All transaction related procedures include steps to report events that might increase transaction risk. Dual controls are also a form of monitoring.
Compliance Risk
     Compliance risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from violations of, or non-conformance with, laws, rules, regulations, prescribed practices, or ethical standards. Compliance risk also arises in situations where the laws or rules governing certain Bank products or activities of the Bank’s customers may be ambiguous or untested. Compliance risk exposes us to fines, civil money penalties, payment of damages, and the voiding of contracts. Compliance risk can also lead to a diminished reputation, reduced business value, limited business opportunities, lessened expansion potential, and lack of contract enforceability.
     There is no single or primary source of compliance risk. It is inherent in every Bank activity. Frequently, it blends into operational risk and transaction processing. A portion of this risk is sometimes referred to as legal risk. This is not limited solely to risk from failure to comply with consumer protection laws; it encompasses all laws, as well as prudent ethical standards and contractual obligations. It also includes the exposure to litigation from all aspects of banking, traditional and non-traditional.
     Our Compliance Management Policy and Program and the Code of Ethical Conduct are the cornerstone for controlling compliance risk. An integral part of controlling this risk is the proper training of associates. The Compliance Officer is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive compliance training program. The Compliance Officer will ensure that each associate receives adequate training with regard to their position to ensure that laws and regulations are not violated. All associates who deal in compliance high risk areas are trained to be knowledgeable about the level and severity of exposure in those areas and the policies and procedures in place to control such exposure.
     Our Compliance Management Policy and Program includes an audit program aimed at identifying problems and ensuring that problems are corrected. The audit program includes two levels of review. One is in-depth audits performed by an external firm and the other is periodic monitoring performed by the Compliance Officer.
     We utilize an external firm to conduct compliance audits as a means of identifying weaknesses in the compliance program itself. The external firm’s audit plan includes a periodic review of each branch and department of the Bank.
     The branch or department that is the subject of an audit is required to respond to the audit and correct any violations noted. The Compliance Officer will review audit findings and the response provided by the branch or department to identify areas which pose a significant compliance risk.
     The Compliance Officer conducts periodic monitoring of our compliance efforts with a special focus on those areas that expose us to compliance risk. The purpose of the periodic monitoring is to ensure that our associates are adhering to established policies and procedures adopted by the Bank. The Compliance Officer will notify the appropriate department head and the Compliance Committee of any violations noted. The branch or department that is the subject of the review will be required to respond to the findings and correct any noted violations.
     We recognize that customer complaints can often identify weaknesses in our compliance program which could expose the Bank to risk. Therefore, all complaints are given prompt attention. Our Compliance Management Policy and Program includes provisions on how customer complaints are to be addressed. The Compliance Officer reviews all complaints to determine if a significant compliance risk exists and communicates those findings to Senior Management.

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Strategic Risk
     Strategic risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from adverse decisions or improper implementation of strategic decisions. This risk is a function of the compatibility between an organization’s goals, the resources deployed against those goals and the quality of implementation.
     Strategic risks are identified as part of the strategic planning process. Offsite strategic planning sessions are held annually. The strategic review consists of an economic assessment, competitive analysis, industry outlook and legislative and regulatory review.
     A primary measurement of strategic risk is peer group analysis. Key performance ratios are compared to three separate peer groups to identify any sign of weakness and potential opportunities. The peer group consists of:
  1.   All banks of comparable size
 
  2.   High performing banks
 
  3.   A list of specific banks
     Another measure is the comparison of the actual results of previous strategic initiatives against the expected results established prior to implementation of each strategy.
     The corporate strategic plan is formally presented to all branch managers and department managers at an annual leadership conference.
Reputation Risk
     Reputation risk is the risk to capital and earnings arising from negative public opinion. This affects our ability to establish new relationships or services, or continue servicing existing relationships. It can expose us to litigation and, in some instances, financial loss.
Price and Foreign Exchange Risk
     Price risk arises from changes in market factors that affect the value of traded instruments. Foreign exchange risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from movements in foreign exchange rates.
     Our current exposure to price risk is nominal. We do not have trading accounts. Consequently, the level of price risk within the investment portfolio is limited to the need to sell securities for reasons other than trading. The section of this policy pertaining to liquidity risk addresses this risk.
     We maintain deposit accounts with various foreign banks. Our Interbank Liability Policy limits the balance in any of these accounts to an amount that does not present a significant risk to our earnings from changes in the value of foreign currencies.
     Our asset liability model calculates the market value of the Bank’s equity. In addition, management prepares on a monthly basis a Capital Volatility report that compares changes in the market value of the investment portfolio. We have as our target to always be well-capitalized by regulatory standards.
     The Balance Sheet Management Policy requires the submission of a Fair Value Matrix Report to the Balance Sheet Management Committee on a quarterly basis. The report calculates the economic value of equity under different interest rate scenarios, revealing the level or price risk of the Bank’s interest sensitive asset and liability portfolios.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
     We maintain controls and procedures designed to ensure that information is recorded and reported in all filings of financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such information is reported to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer to allow timely and accurate disclosure based on the definition of “disclosure controls and procedures” in SEC Rule 13a-15(e). In designing these controls and procedures, management recognizes that they can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. We also evaluate the cost-benefit relationship of controls and procedures.
     As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and other senior management of the Company. Based on the foregoing, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
     During our most recent fiscal quarter, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
     Not Applicable
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
     There were no material changes from the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of the Company’s FORM 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, during the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Please refer to that section of the Company’s 10-K for disclosure regarding the risks and uncertainties related to the Company’s business.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
     In October 2001, the Company’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to 2.0 million shares (all share amounts will not be adjusted to reflect stock dividends and splits) of the Company’s common stock. This program does not have an expiration date. There were no repurchase transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 2006. As of September 30, 2006, 775,163 shares are available to be repurchased in the future under this repurchase plan.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
     Not Applicable
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
     Not Applicable
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
     Not Applicable
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
     The Exhibits listed below are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Report.
     
Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibits
 
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer 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.
CVB FINANCIAL CORP.
(Registrant)
         
     
Date: November 3, 2006  /s/ Edward J. Biebrich Jr.    
  Edward J. Biebrich Jr.   
  Chief Financial Officer   
 

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