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Form 10-Q for quarterly period ended September 30, 2009

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009

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

For the transition period from to

Commission file number: 000-25221

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

MISSISSIPPI

64-0666512

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I. R. S. Employer

Identification Number)


521 Main Street, Philadelphia, MS		39350
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 601-656-4692

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act

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

Number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of November 4, 2009:


Title		Outstanding
Common Stock, $0.20 par value		4,859,487

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

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PART I.		FINANCIAL INFORMATION	1

	Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited).	1

		Consolidated Statements of Condition September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008	1

		Consolidated Statements of Income Three and Nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008	2

		Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Three and Nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008	3

		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008	4

		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	5

	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.	14

	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.	25

	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures.	28

	Item 4T.	Controls and Procedures.*

PART II.		OTHER INFORMATION	29

	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings.*

	Item 1A.	Risk Factors.	29

	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.	29

	Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities.*

	Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.*

	Item 5.	Other Information.*

	Item 6.	Exhibits.	30

SIGNATURES			31

*	Not Applicable or None

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited).

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION

(Unaudited)


	September 30, 2009		December 31, 2008
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	19,521,234	$	28,844,221
Interest bearing deposits with other banks		5,838,349		1,001,611
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value		297,407,670		258,023,206
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $5,527,331 in 2009 and $4,479,585 in 2008		441,344,684		424,225,671
Premises and equipment, net		18,565,798		17,182,082
Other real estate owned, net		3,918,111		3,374,803
Accrued interest receivable		6,298,819		6,265,797
Cash value of life insurance		18,578,590		17,992,456
Intangible assets, net		3,642,166		3,780,685
Other assets		4,222,251		5,356,800

TOTAL ASSETS	$	819,337,672	$	766,047,332


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand	$	81,606,840	$	95,650,137
Interest-bearing NOW and money market accounts		166,279,470		151,173,161
Savings deposits		35,175,144		32,162,992
Certificates of deposit		277,508,613		266,941,132

Total deposits		560,570,067		545,927,422

Federal Funds Purchased		2,800,000		21,000,000
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase		97,725,089		41,441,052
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		74,400,000		79,400,000
Accrued interest payable		1,029,913		1,365,679
Deferred compensation payable		3,598,116		3,257,631
Other liabilities		2,214,397		2,255,910

Total liabilities		742,337,582		694,647,694

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock; $.20 par value, 22,500,000 shares authorized, 4,870,187 shares outstanding at September 30, 2009 and 4,849,296 shares outstanding at December 31, 2008		974,037		969,859
Additional paid-in capital		3,807,463		3,530,390
Retained earnings		70,726,065		68,204,939
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes of ($887,898) in 2009 and $776,667 in 2008		1,492,525		(1,305,550	)

Total stockholders’ equity		77,000,090		71,399,638

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	819,337,672	$	766,047,332

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

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)


	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2009		2008		2009		2008
INTEREST INCOME
Loan income, including fees	$	7,368,838	$	7,382,418	$	22,007,962	$	21,899,227
Investment securities		3,100,773		2,494,163		8,702,289		7,262,818
Other interest		5,454		32,140		18,929		190,824

Total interest income		10,475,065		9,908,721		30,729,180		29,352,869

INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits		1,796,697		2,157,948		6,270,269		7,523,863
Other borrowed funds		854,059		875,832		2,492,463		2,934,318

Total interest expense		2,650,756		3,033,780		8,762,732		10,458,181

NET INTEREST INCOME		7,824,309		6,874,941		21,966,448		18,894,688

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES		1,123,297		372,105		2,263,642		1,028,914

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES		6,701,012		6,502,836		19,702,806		17,865,774

OTHER INCOME
Service charges on deposit accounts		1,081,059		1,062,786		3,009,826		3,017,578
Other service charges and fees		395,370		325,696		1,064,555		889,234
Other income		604,398		394,944		1,447,587		2,405,357

Total other income		2,080,827		1,783,426		5,521,968		6,312,169


OTHER EXPENSES
Salaries and employee benefits		3,281,090		3,019,748		9,646,435		8,974,575
Occupancy expense		1,099,080		912,118		3,061,057		2,704,270
Other operating expense		2,229,742		1,548,363		5,624,037		4,621,554

Total other expenses		6,609,912		5,480,229		18,331,529		16,300,399

INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		2,171,927		2,806,033		6,893,245		7,877,544

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		434,506		701,680		1,457,133		1,658,069

NET INCOME	$	1,737,421	$	2,104,353	$	5,436,112	$	6,219,475

NET INCOME PER SHARE
- Basic	$	0.36	$	0.43	$	1.12	$	1.28

- Diluted	$	0.35	$	0.43	$	1.11	$	1.27

DIVIDENDS PAID PER SHARE	$	0.20	$	0.19	$	0.60	$	0.57

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

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)


	For the Three Months Ended September 30,					For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2009		2008			2009		2008
Net income	$	1,737,421	$	2,104,353		$	5,436,112	$	6,219,475
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Unrealized holding gains (losses)		4,651,185		(1,196,003	)		2,798,075		(3,058,170	)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)		4,651,185		(1,196,003	)		2,798,075		(3,058,170	)

Comprehensive income (loss)	$	6,388,606	$	908,350		$	8,234,187	$	3,161,305

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

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)


	For the nine months ended September 30,
	2009			2008
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	$	9,298,253		$	8,225,487

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale		91,333,533			16,209,163
Proceeds from sales of securities AFS		20,872,131			22,992,995
Purchases of investment securities available for sale		(148,170,397	)		(75,935,789	)
Net change in Shay Investments		—			69,044,931
Net change in securities sold under agreement to repurchase		56,284,037			(37,112,417	)
Purchases of bank premises and equipment		(2,360,698	)		(3,333,414	)
Increase in interest bearing deposits with other banks		(4,836,738	)		(835,958	)
Net increase in federal funds sold		—			(6,500,000	)
(Purchase) redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock		(435,100	)		544,300
Proceeds from sale of other real estate acquired by foreclosure		432,430			225,114
Net increase in loans		(20,414,396	)		(45,071,492	)

Net Cash Used by Investing Activities		(7,295,198	)		(59,772,567	)


CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in deposits		14,642,645			25,857,765
Proceeds from exercising stock options		485,748			146,980
Increase (decrease) in FHLB advances		(5,000,000	)		30,000,000
Repurchase of stock		(339,449	)		(438,865	)
Decrease in federal funds purchased		(18,200,000	)		(4,200,000	)
Payment of dividends		(2,914,986	)		(2,770,558	)

Net Cash (Used By) Provided by Financing Activities		(11,326,042	)		48,595,322

Net Decrease in Cash and Due from Banks		(9,322,987	)		(2,951,758	)

Cash and Due From Banks, beginning of period		28,844,221			18,622,058

Cash and Due from Banks, end of period	$	19,521,234		$	15,670,300

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

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009

(Unaudited)

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. However, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for complete financial statements. The interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited and reflect all adjustments and reclassifications, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial condition as of and for the interim periods presented. All adjustments and reclassifications are of a normal and recurring nature. Results for the period ended September 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim periods or for the year as a whole.

The interim consolidated financial statements of Citizens Holding Company include the accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia (the “Bank” and collectively with Citizens Holding Company, the “Corporation”). On January 2, 2007, the Bank completed a one-for-one thousand (1-for-1,000) reverse stock split with all fractional shares paid in cash. As a result of this transaction, the Corporation became the 100% owner of the Bank on January 2, 2007. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

For additional significant accounting policies of the Corporation, see Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Citizens Holding Company included in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13, 2009.

Note 2. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation enters into commitments to extend credit to its customers. The unused portion of these commitments is not reflected in the accompanying financial statements. As of September 30, 2009, the Corporation had entered into loan commitments with certain customers with an aggregate unused balance of $41,004,410 compared to an aggregate unused balance of $44,441,409 at December 31, 2008. There were $3,768,944 of letters of credit outstanding at September 30, 2009 and $3,323,809 at December 31, 2008. The fair value of such contracts is not considered material because letters of credit and loan commitments often are not used in their entirety, if at all, before they expire. The balances of such letters and commitments should not be used to project actual future liquidity requirements. However, the Corporation does incorporate expectations about the level of draws under its credit-related commitments into its asset and liability management program.

The Corporation is a party to lawsuits and other claims that arise in the ordinary course of business, all of which are being vigorously contested. In the regular course of business, management evaluates estimated losses or costs related to litigation, and provision is made for anticipated losses whenever management believes that such losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. At the present time, management believes, based on the advice of legal counsel, that the final resolution of pending legal proceedings will not have a material impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

As of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009

(Unaudited)

Note 3. Net Income per Share

Net income per share - basic, has been computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. Net income per share - diluted, has been computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period plus the dilutive effect of outstanding granted stock options using the treasury stock method. Earnings per share was computed as follows:


	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2009		2008		2009		2008
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		4,862,784		4,856,549		4,855,028		4,862,411
Dilutive effect of granted options		76,336		33,976		61,659		35,447

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		4,939,120		4,890,525		4,916,687		4,897,858

Net income	$	1,737,421	$	2,104,353	$	5,436,112	$	6,219,475
Net income per share-basic	$	0.36	$	0.43	$	1.12	$	1.28
Net income per share-diluted	$	0.35	$	0.43	$	1.11	$	1.27

Note 4. Stock Option Plan

At September 30, 2009, the Corporation had two stock-based compensation plans, which are the 1999 Employees’ Long-Term Incentive Plan and the 1999 Directors’ Stock Compensation Plan. As of January 1, 2006, the Corporation began accounting for these plans under the recognition and measurement principles of fair value set forth in FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, which replaced FASB No. 123R, and FASB ASC Section 718-10-S99, Compensation-Stock Compensation: Overall: SEC Materials, formerly SAB 107. ASC 718-10-S99 provides guidance related to share-based payments transactions, including valuation methods (including assumptions such as expected volatility and expected term), the classification of compensation expense, non-GAAP financial measures, first time adoption of ASC 718 in an interim period and disclosure in Management’s Discussion and Analysis subsequent to the adoption of ASC 718.

To determine the expected term of the options granted, the Corporation chose to use the “simplified” method for “plain vanilla” options as detailed in ASC 718-10-S99 for those options granted prior to December 31, 2007. The Corporation determined that those options granted comply with the requirements under ASC 718-10-S99 and used this method for estimating the expected term of the options granted until December 31, 2007. Beginning with options granted after this date, the Corporation will use the methods prescribed by ASC 718. Volatility is determined by using the standard deviation of the differences of the closing stock price of the Corporation’s common stock as quoted on the American Stock Exchange (through November 15, 2006, the date of the transfer of the listing of the Corporation’s common stock to The NASDAQ Global Market) or The NASDAQ Global Market (since November 16, 2006) on or about the 15^th of each month starting January 15, 2002. Stock prices prior to that date experienced volatility that is not representative of the volatility experienced since that time and therefore are not used in this calculation.

Although the option grants are not subject to an explicit vesting schedule, the Corporation recognizes that the restriction on exercising options before six months and one day after the grant date constitutes a de facto vesting schedule and must be considered when applying ASC 718. ASC 718 states that a requisite service period may be explicit, implicit or derived and that an implicit service period is one that may be inferred from an analysis of the award’s terms. Based on its analysis of the terms of the option awards, management concluded that the restriction on exercising options until six months and one day have passed since the date of grant constitutes a service period under ASC 718 and the compensation costs should be amortized over this six month period.

The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Sholes option-pricing model.

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

As of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009

(Unaudited)

On April 23, 2008, the members of the Board of Directors were granted a total of 13,500 options as specified in the 1999 Directors’ Stock Compensation Plan and 1,500 options were granted to an officer under the 1999 Employees’ Stock Incentive Plan. These options were granted at an exercise price of $18.00 per option, which was the closing price of Citizens Holding Company stock on that day. These options are first exercisable on October 24, 2008 and must be exercised no later than April 23, 2018.

The following assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of the options granted to the directors in the second quarter of 2008.


Assumption	Officer			Directors
Dividend Yield		4.10	%		4.10	%
Risk-Free Interest Rate		3.15	%		3.15	%
Expected Life		8.46 years			6.75 years
Expected Volatility		44.82	%		44.82	%
Calculated Value per Option	$	5.76		$	5.92
Forfeitures		0.00	%		0.00	%

Using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the foregoing assumptions, it was determined that the cost of options granted to directors in April 2008 was $79,952 and should be recognized as an expense of $13,325 per month over the six month requisite service period, beginning in April 2008. This was recorded as salary expense with a credit to paid-in capital. A deferred tax on these options was recorded in the aggregate amount of $29,582, or $4,930 per month, over the six month requisite service period, beginning in April 2008.

Using the assumptions in the previous table, it was also determined that the cost of options granted to the officer was $8,462 and should be recognized as an expense of $1,440 over the six month requisite service period, beginning in April 2008. This was recorded as salary expense with a credit to paid-in capital. No deferred taxes were recorded on this option grant.

On April 29, 2009, the members of the Board of Directors were granted a total of 13,500 options as specified in the 1999 Directors’ Stock Compensation. These options were granted at an exercise price of $21.75 per option, which was the closing price of Citizens Holding Company stock on that day. These options are first exercisable on October 30, 2009 and must be exercised no later than April 29, 2019.

The 1999 Employees’ Long-Term Incentive Plan has expired and there will be no future grants under this plan.

The following assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of the options granted to the directors in the second quarter of 2009.


Assumption	Directors
Dividend Yield		3.68	%
Risk-Free Interest Rate		2.23	%
Expected Life		7.81 years
Expected Volatility		64.24	%
Calculated Value per Option	$	10.00
Forfeitures		0.00	%

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

As of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009

(Unaudited)

Using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the foregoing assumptions, it was determined that the cost of options granted to directors in April 2009 was $134,952 and should be recognized as an expense of $22,492 per month over the six month requisite service period, beginning in April 2009. This was recorded as salary expense with a credit to paid-in capital. A deferred tax on these options was recorded in the aggregate amount of $49,932, or $8,322 per month, over the six month requisite service period beginning in April 2009.

The following table below is a summary of the stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.


	Directors’ Plan				Employees’ Plan
	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at December 31, 2008	91,500		$	18.05	176,800		$	18.78
Granted	13,500			21.75	—			—
Exercised	(12,000	)		13.74	(25,150	)		13.65
Expired	(4,500	)		22.65	—			—

Outstanding at September 30, 2009	88,500		$	18.96	151,650		$	19.63

The intrinsic value of options granted under the Directors’ Plan at September 30, 2009 was $663,750 and the intrinsic value of options granted under the Employees’ Plan at September 30, 2009 was $1,034,253 for a total intrinsic value at September 30, 2009 of $1,698,003.

Note 5. Income Taxes

FASB ASC Topic 740 defines the threshold for recognizing the benefits of tax return positions in the financial statements as “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the taxing authority. ASC 740 also provides guidance on the derecognition, measurement and classification of income tax uncertainties, along with any related interest and penalties, and includes guidance concerning accounting for income tax uncertainties in interim periods. The Corporation adopted the provisions of ASC 740 on January 1, 2007, and determined there was no need to make an adjustment to retained earnings upon adoption of ASC 740. As of September 30, 2009, the Corporation had no unrecognized tax benefits related to federal and state income tax matters. Therefore, the Corporation does not anticipate any material increase or decrease in the effective tax rate during 2009 relative to any tax positions taken. It is the Corporation’s policy to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

The Corporation and its subsidiaries file a consolidated U. S. federal income tax return. The Corporation is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the Internal Revenue Service for the years ending December 31, 2005 through 2008. The Corporation and its subsidiaries’ state income tax returns are open to audit under the statute of limitations for the years ended December 31, 2005 through 2008.

Note 6. Accounting Pronouncements

Effective December 30, 2007, the Corporation adopted the provisions of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. This statement defines fair value, establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework for measuring fair value, and requires expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of this statement apply to all financial instruments that are being measured and reported on a fair value basis. The partial adoption of ASC 820 did not have any impact on our financial position or results of operations. Effective December 28, 2008, the Corporation adopted the remaining provisions of ASC 820 that were delayed by the issuance of ASC Section 820-10-55, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures: Overall: Implementation Guidance and Illustrations. The adoption of the remaining provisions of ASC 820, relating to nonfinancial assets and liabilities, did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

As of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009

(Unaudited)

In December 2007, the FASB issued ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, which replaced FAS No. 141. ASC 805 establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. The Corporation adopted the provisions of ASC 805 effective December 28, 2008, which applies prospectively to all business combinations entered into on or after such date. The adoption of this statement had no effect on our financial position or results of operations. Any future acquisitions will be impacted by application of this statement.

In December 2007, the FASB issued ASC Section 810-10-65, Consolidation: Overall: Transition and Effective Date Information. This standard amends ARB No. 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. The Corporation adopted the provisions of ASC 810-10-65 effective December 28, 2008. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

In February 2008, the FASB updated ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing. The objective of this update is to provide implementation guidance on accounting for a transfer of a financial asset and repurchase financing. The update presumes that an initial transfer of a financial asset and a repurchase financing are considered part of the same arrangement (linked transaction) under ASC 860. However, if certain criteria are met, the initial transfer and repurchase financing shall not be evaluated as a linked transaction and shall not be evaluated under ASC 860. The Corporation adopted the provisions the update to ASC 860 effective December 28, 2008. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

In March 2008, the FASB updated ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging. This update changes the existing disclosure requirements in ASC 815. ASC 815 now requires enhanced disclosures about an entity’s derivative and hedging activities. The Corporation adopted the updates to ASC 815 effective December 28, 2008. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

In April 2009, the FASB issued the following:

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Update to ASC Section 820-10-65, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures: Overall: Transition and Open Effective Date Information

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Update to ASC Section 320-10-65, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities: Overall: Transition and Open Effective Date Information

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Update to ASC Section 825-10-65, Financial Instruments: Overall: Transition and Open Effective Date Information

ASC 820-10-65 indicates that when determining the fair value of an asset or liability that is not a Level 1 fair value measurement, an entity should assess whether the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased when compared with normal market conditions. If the entity concludes that there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity, a quoted price (e.g., observed transaction) may not be determinative of fair value and may require a significant adjustment. ASC Section 320-10-65 modifies the requirements for recognizing other-than-temporarily impaired debt securities and changes the existing impairment model for such securities. These statements also modify the presentation of other-than-temporary impairment losses and increase the frequency of and expand already required disclosures about other-than-temporary impairment for debt and equity securities. ASC Section 825-10-65 requires publicly traded companies to disclose the fair value of financial instruments within the scope of ASC 825 in interim financial statements, adding to the current requirement to make those disclosures in annual financial statements. This staff position also requires that companies disclose the method or methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments and a discussion of changes, if any, in the method or methods and significant assumptions during the period. The Corporation adopted the provisions these staff positions effective for the second quarter ended June 27, 2009. The adoption of these staff positions did not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

As of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009

(Unaudited)

In May 2009, the FASB issued ASC Topic 855, Subsequent Events. This statement requires management to evaluate subsequent events through the date the financial statements are either issued, or available to be issued. Companies will be required to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. The Corporation adopted the provisions of ASC 855 effective March 29, 2009. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

In June 2009, the FASB issued FAS No.168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162. This codification is the source of authoritative GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The Corporation adopted the provisions of FAS No. 168 effective June 28, 2009. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value estimates, methods and assumptions used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments were:

Cash and Due from Banks and Interest Bearing Deposits with Banks

The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for these instruments approximate those assets’ fair values because of their immediate and shorter-term maturities.

Securities Available-for-Sale

Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments.

Net Loans

For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair values for other loans (i.e., commercial real estate and rental property mortgage loans, commercial and industrial loans, financial institution loans, and agricultural loans) are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.

Federal Funds Sold and Purchased; Securities Sold under Agreement to Repurchase

Due to the short term nature of these instruments, the carrying amount is equal to the fair value.

Deposits

The fair values for demand deposits, NOW and money market accounts and savings accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts for variable-rate, fixed-term money market accounts and time deposits approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate time deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits. The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.

Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings

The fair value of the portion of FHLB advances that matures within 90 days approximates its fair value. For longer term maturities, the fair value is based on discounted cash flow analysis.

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

As of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009

(Unaudited)

Off-Balance Sheet Instruments

The fair value of commitments to extend credit and letters of credit are estimated using fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements. The fees associated with these financial instruments are not material.

The following represents the carrying value and estimated fair value of the Corporation’s financial instruments at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008:


	September 30, 2009				December 31, 2008
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Financial assets
Cash and due from banks	$	19,521,234	$	19,521,234	$	28,844,221	$	28,844,221
Interest bearing deposits with banks		5,838,349		5,838,349		1,001,611		1,001,611
Securities available-for-sale		297,407,670		297,407,670		258,023,206		258,023,206
Net loans		441,344,684		441,574,076		424,225,671		422,956,707
Accrued interest receivable		6,298,819		6,298,819		6,265,797		6,265,797

Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	560,570,067	$	560,960,566	$	545,927,422	$	546,424,671
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		74,400,000		77,995,633		79,400,000		82,644,119
Accrued interest payable		1,029,913		1,029,913		1,365,679		1,365,679
Federal funds purchased		2,800,000		2,800,000		21,000,000		21,000,000
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase		97,725,089		97,725,089		41,441,052		41,441,052

FASB ASC Section 820-10-65, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures: Overall: Transition and Open Effective Date Information establishes a framework for measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The Corporation estimates the fair values of financial assets and liabilities on a recurring basis using the following methods and assumptions:

Securities available for sale: Fair values for securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of similar instruments. Level 2 securities include debt securities including obligations of U. S. Government agencies and corporations, mortgage-backed securities and state, county and municipal bonds. Level 3 securities consist of a pooled trust preferred security.

The following table presents assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2009:


	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Totals
Securities available for sale	$	—	$	295,153,443	$	2,254,227	$	297,407,670

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

As of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009

(Unaudited)

The following table reports the activity for 2009 in assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs.


	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	Structured Financial Product
Balance at January 1 and July 1, 2009	$	—
Total gains or losses (realized or unrealized)
Other-than-temporary impairment included in earnings		—
Other-than-temporary impairment included in other comprehensive income		—
Other gains/losses included in other comprehensive income		(70,878	)
Purchases, issuances and settlements		—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3		2,325,105

Balance at September 30, 2009	$	2,254,227

The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at reporting date	$	—

As of September 30, 2009, management determined, based on the current credit ratings, known defaults and deferrals by the underlying banks and the degree to which future defaults and deferrals would be required to occur before the cash flow for the Corporation’s tranche is negatively impacted, that no other that temporary impairment exists.

The Corporation recorded no gains or losses in earnings for the period that were attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date.

Certain assets may be recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically are a result of the application of the lower of cost or market accounting or a write-down occurring during the period. The following methods and assumptions are used by the Corporation to estimate the fair values of the Corporation’s financial assets and liabilities on a nonrecurring basis.

Impaired Loans: Loans considered impaired as defined in FASB ASC Topic 310-10-35 are reserved for at the time the loan is identified as impaired taking into account the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets including but not limited to, equipment, inventory and accounts receivable. The fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The fair value of the business assets is generally based on amounts reported on the business’s financial statements. Appraised and reported values may be adjusted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of valuation and management’s knowledge of the client and the client’s business. Since not all valuation inputs are observable, these nonrecurring fair value determinations are classified Level 3. Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors previously identified.

Other real estate owned: Other real estate owned (“OREO”) is comprised of commercial and residential real estate obtained in partial and total satisfaction of loan obligations. OREO acquired in settlement of indebtedness is recorded at fair value of the real estate, less costs to sell. Subsequently, it may be necessary to record nonrecurring fair value adjustments for decline in fair value. Fair value, when recorded, is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers and adjusted for management’s estimates of costs to sell. As such, values for OREO are classified as Level 3.

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

As of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009

(Unaudited)

For assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the first nine months of 2009 that were still held in the balance sheet at September 30, 2009, the following table provides the hierarchy level and the fair value of the related assets:


	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Totals
Impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	10,063,030	$	10,063,030
Other real estate owned		—		—		3,918,111		3,918,111

Impaired loans with a carrying value of $10,063,030 had an allocated allowance for loan losses of $631,349 at September 30, 2009. The allocated allowance is based on the carrying value of the impaired loan and the fair value of the underlying collateral less estimated costs to sell.

In 2008, OREO with a carrying amount of $100,000 was written down to $80,000, resulting in a write-down of $20,000, which was included in the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2008. After monitoring the carrying amounts for subsequent declines or impairments after foreclosure, management determined that no further fair value adjustments for OREO were necessary at September 30, 2009.

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

Management’s discussion and analysis is written to provide greater insight into the results of operations and the financial condition of Citizens Holding Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia (the “Bank,” and collectively with Citizens Holding Company, the “Corporation”).

LIQUIDITY

The Corporation has an asset and liability management program that assists management in maintaining net interest margins during times of both rising and falling interest rates and in maintaining sufficient liquidity. Liquidity is the ratio of net deposits and short-term liabilities divided by net cash, short-term investments and marketable assets. Liquidity of the Corporation at September 30, 2009 was 38.79% and at December 31, 2008 was 36.17%. Management believes it maintains adequate liquidity for the Corporation’s current needs.

The Corporation’s primary source of liquidity is customer deposits, which were $560,570,067 at September 30, 2009 and $545,927,422 at December 31, 2008. Other sources of liquidity include investment securities, the Corporation’s line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and federal funds lines with correspondent banks. The Corporation had $297,407,670 invested in investment securities at September 30, 2009 and $258,023,206 at December 31, 2008. This increase is mainly due to the increase in the amount of securities sold under agreement to repurchase during the first nine months of 2009. The Corporation had secured and unsecured federal funds lines with correspondent banks in the amount of $41,500,000 at September 30, 2009 and $19,500,000 at December 31, 2008. In addition, the Corporation has the ability to draw on its line of credit with the FHLB. At September 30, 2009, the Corporation had unused and available $113,890,325 of its line of credit with the FHLB and at December 31, 2008, the Corporation had unused and available $127,285,491 of its line of credit with the FHLB. The decrease in the amount available under the Corporation’s line of credit with the FHLB from the end of 2008 to September 30, 2009 resulted from the Corporation’s qualifying collateral decreasing.

At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Corporation had no federal funds sold. The Corporation invests its excess liquidity in federal funds sold on an as-needed basis.

When the Corporation has more funds than it needs for its reserve requirements or short-term liquidity needs, the Corporation increases its investment portfolio or sells federal funds. It is management’s policy to maintain an adequate portion of its portfolio of assets and liabilities on a short-term basis to insure rate flexibility and to meet loan funding and liquidity needs. When deposits decline or do not grow sufficiently to fund loan demand, management will seek funding either through federal funds purchased or advances from the FHLB.

CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Corporation’s equity capital was $77,000,090 at September 30, 2009 as compared to $71,399,638 at December 31, 2008. The main reason for the increase in equity capital was the positive impact of the FASB ASC Section 320-10-65 adjustment due to an increase in the market value of the Corporation’s investment portfolio and excess earnings over dividends paid. This market value increase was due to general market conditions, which caused an increase in the market price of the investment portfolio.

Certain employees and directors exercised stock options for 19,238 shares of stock in 2008. These option exercises increased the number of shares outstanding to 4,849,296 at December 31, 2008. In the first nine months of 2009, 5 directors and 11 employees exercised stock options for 37,150 shares of stock, which resulted in 4,870,187 shares outstanding at September 30, 2009. Commencing March 1, 2007, the Corporation implemented a stock repurchase program under which the Corporation may repurchase up to 250,000 shares of its stock on the open market. At the end of the program, February 29, 2008, the Corporation had purchased 160,186 shares at an average price of $21.66.

Commencing May 1, 2008, the Corporation implemented a stock repurchase program under which the Corporation could repurchase up to 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock on the open market. The Plan was effective as of May 1, 2008 and terminated April 30, 2009. At the end of the program, the Corporation had purchased 44,284 shares at an average price of $21.03.

Effective May 1, 2009, the Corporation renewed its stock repurchase program whereby the Corporation may purchase up to 250,000 shares of the Corporation’s common stock on the open market. This plan will terminate no later than April 30, 2010. At September 30, 2009, the Corporation has purchased 3,900 shares at an average price of $23.34, which reduced the number of shares outstanding to 4,870,187.

Cash dividends in the amount of $2,914,986, or $0.60 per share, have been paid in 2009 as of the end of the third quarter.

Quantitative measures established by federal regulations to ensure capital adequacy require the Corporation to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Total and Tier 1 capital (primarily common stock and retained earnings, less goodwill) to risk weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets. Management believes that as of September 30, 2009 the Corporation meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.


	Actual				For Capital Adequacy Purposes				To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Actions Provisions
	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
As of September 30, 2009
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)	$	77,392,730	15.45	%	$	40,061,944	>8.00	%	$	50,077,430	>10.00	%

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)	$	71,865,399	14.35	%	$	20,030,972	>4.00	%	$	30,046,458	>6.00	%

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)	$	71,865,399	8.78	%	$	32,738,437	>4.00	%	$	40,923,046	>5.00	%

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth for the periods indicated, certain items in the consolidated statements of income of the Corporation and the related changes between those periods:


	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2009		2008		2009		2008
Interest Income, including fees	$	10,475,065	$	9,908,721	$	30,729,180	$	29,352,869
Interest Expense		2,650,756		3,033,780		8,762,732		10,458,181

Net Interest Income		7,824,309		6,874,941		21,966,448		18,894,688
Provision for Loan Losses		1,123,297		372,105		2,263,642		1,028,914

Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses		6,701,012		6,502,836		19,702,806		17,865,774
Other Income		2,080,827		1,783,426		5,521,968		6,312,169
Other Expense		6,609,912		5,480,229		18,331,529		16,300,399

Income before Provision For Income Taxes		2,171,927		2,806,033		6,893,245		7,877,544
Provision for Income Taxes		434,506		701,680		1,457,133		1,658,069

Net Income	$	1,737,421	$	2,104,353	$	5,436,112	$	6,219,475

Net Income Per share - Basic	$	0.36	$	0.43	$	1.12	$	1.28

Net Income Per Share - Diluted	$	0.35	$	0.43	$	1.11	$	1.27

See Note 3 to the Corporation’s Consolidated Financial Statements for an explanation regarding the Corporation’s calculation of Net Income Per Share - basic and - diluted.

Annualized return on average equity (“ROE”) was 9.34% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 12.04% for the corresponding period in 2008. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, ROE was 9.86% compared to 11.84% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. In both instances, the decrease in ROE was caused by the decrease in net income for the first nine months of 2009 while the average equity increased.

The book value per share increased to $15.81 at September 30, 2009 compared to $14.72 at December 31, 2008. The increase in book value per share reflects the increase in equity due to the amount of earnings in excess of dividends, the increase as a result of the FASB ASC Section 320-10-65 adjustment and the effect of stock options exercised as well as shares repurchased. Average assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $799,026,437 compared to $702,189,790 for the year ended December 31, 2008.

NET INTEREST INCOME / NET INTEREST MARGIN

One component of the Corporation’s earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between the interest and fees earned on loans and investments and the interest paid for deposits and borrowed funds. The net interest margin is net interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets.

The annualized net interest margin was 4.34% for the third quarter of 2009 compared to 4.61% for the corresponding period of 2008. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 annualized net interest margin was 4.20% as compared to 4.46% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in net interest margin from 2008 to 2009 is the result of a larger decrease in yields on earnings assets compared to the decrease in rates paid on deposits and borrowed funds, as detailed below. Earning assets averaged $748,856,303 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. This represents an increase of $135,950,128, or 22.2%, over average earning assets of $612,906,175 for the three month period ended September 30, 2008. Earnings assets averaged $726,015,074 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. This represents an increase of $99,304,406, or 15.8% over average earning assets of $626,710,668 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The increase in earning assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 is the result of the normal growth pattern of the Corporation and not due to any special investments or acquisitions.

Interest bearing deposits averaged $478,826,308 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. This represents an increase of $68,466,631, or 16.7%, over the average of interest bearing deposits of $410,359,677 for the three month period ended September 30, 2008. This was due to an increase in each category of deposits outstanding. Other borrowed funds averaged $177,597,693 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. This represents an increase of $57,629,676, or 48.0%, over the other borrowed funds of $119,968,017 for the three month period ended September 30, 2008. This increase was due mainly to an increase in the Commercial Repo Liability. Interest bearing deposits averaged 477,150,317 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. This represents an increase of $68,433,225, or 16.7%, over the average of interest bearing deposits of $408,717,092 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008. This was due to an increase in each category of deposits outstanding. Other borrowed funds averaged $158,214,440 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. This represents an increase of $28,878,370, or 22.3%, over the other borrowed funds of $129,336,070 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008. The increase in other borrowed funds was primarily due to a $54,743,459 increase in the Commercial Repo Liability offset by a $23,570,182 decrease in the Sweep Account Liability, a $577,436 decrease in Federal Funds Purchased, a decrease in the ABE loan liability of $212,932 and a decrease in the Federal Home Loan Bank advances of $1,504,539 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 when compared to the nine month period ended September 30, 2008.

Net interest income was $7,824,309 for the three month period ended September 30, 2009, an increase of $949,368 from the $6,874,941 for the three month period ended September 30, 2008, primarily due to change in volume, which was partially offset by the decrease in rate, as detailed below. The changes in volume in earning assets and in deposits and in borrowed funds are discussed above. As to changes in rate, in the three month period ended September 30, 2009, the rates paid on deposits and borrowed funds decreased less than the yield on earning assets as compared to the changes in rates and yields in the same period in 2008. The yield on all interest bearing assets decreased 89 basis points to 5.75% in the third quarter of 2009 from 6.64% for the same period in 2008. At the same time, the rate paid on all interest bearing liabilities for the third quarter of 2009 decreased 66 basis points to 1.62% from 2.28% in the same period of 2008. Net interest income was $21,966,448 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of $3,071,760 from the $18,894,688 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008, primarily due to change in volume, which was partially offset by the decrease in rate, as discussed below. The changes in volume in earning assets and in deposits and in borrowed funds are discussed above. As to changes in rate, in the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, the rates paid on deposits and borrowed funds decreased less than the yield on earning assets as compared to the changes in rates and yields in the same period in 2008. The yield on all interest bearing assets decreased 87 basis points to 5.80% in the first nine months of 2009 from 6.67% for the same period in 2008. At the same time, the rate paid on all interest bearing liabilities for the first nine months of 2009 decreased 75 basis points to 1.84% from 2.59% in the same period of 2008.

The following table shows the interest and fees and corresponding yields for loans only.


	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2009			2008			2009			2008
Interest and Fees	$	7,368,838		$	7,382,418		$	22,007,962		$	21,899,227
Average Loans		442,035,406			401,647,346			439,619,343			391,112,280
Annualized Yield		6.67	%		7.35	%		6.67	%		7.47	%

The decrease in interest rates in the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2009 reflects the decrease in all loan interest rates for both new and refinanced loans in the period.

CREDIT LOSS EXPERIENCE

As a natural corollary to the Corporation’s lending activities, some loan losses are to be expected. The risk of loss varies with the type of loan being made and the creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan. The degree of perceived risk is taken into account in establishing the structure of, and interest rates and security for, specific loans and for various types of loans. The Corporation attempts to minimize its credit risk exposure by use of thorough loan application and approval procedures.

The Corporation maintains a program of systematic review of its existing loans. Loans are graded for their overall quality. Those loans, which the Corporation’s management determines require further monitoring and supervision are segregated and reviewed on a periodic basis. Significant problem loans are reviewed on a monthly basis by the Corporation’s Board of Directors.

The Corporation charges off that portion of any loan that management has determined to be a loss. A loan is generally considered by management to represent a loss in whole or in part when exposure beyond the collateral value is apparent, servicing of the unsecured portion has been discontinued or collection is not anticipated based on the borrower’s financial condition. The general economic conditions in the borrower’s industry influence this determination. The principal amount of any loan that is declared a loss is charged against the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses.

The Corporation’s allowance for loan losses is designed to provide for loan losses, which can be reasonably anticipated. The allowance for loan losses is established through charges to operating expenses in the form of provisions for loan losses. Actual loan losses or recoveries are charged or credited to the allowance for loan losses. Management of the Corporation determines the amount of the allowance. Among the factors considered in determining the allowance for loan losses are the current financial condition of the Corporation’s borrowers and the value of security, if any, for their loans. Estimates of future economic conditions and their impact on various industries and individual borrowers are also taken into consideration, as are the Corporation’s historical loan loss experience and reports of banking regulatory authorities. As these estimates, factors and evaluations are primarily judgmental, no assurance can be given as to whether the Corporation will sustain loan losses in excess or below its allowance or that subsequent evaluation of the loan portfolio may not require material increases or decreases in such allowance.

The following table summarizes the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses for the dates indicated:


	Year to Date September 30, 2009			Year to Date December 31, 2008			Amount of Increase (Decrease)		Percent of Increase (Decrease)
BALANCES:
Gross Loans	$	447,189,882		$	428,705,256		$	18,484,626	4.31	%
Allowance for Loan Losses		5,527,331			4,479,585			1,047,746	23.39	%
Nonaccrual Loans		9,870,313			1,396,885			8,473,428	606.59	%
Ratios:
Allowance for loan losses to gross loans		1.24	%		1.04	%
Net loans charged off to allowance for loan losses		21.97	%		15.90	%

The provision for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $1,123,297, an increase of $751,192 over the $372,105 provision for the same period in 2008. The provision for loan losses was $2,263,642 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to a provision of $1,028,914 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The provision in the three month period ended September 30, 2009 reflects an increase in the amount of loans outstanding and the effect of loans charged-off in the third quarter of 2009.

For the three months ended September 30, 2009, net loan losses charged to the allowance for loan losses totaled $473,131, an increase of $246,531 over the $226,600 charged off in the same period in 2008. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, net loan losses charged to the allowance for loan losses totaled $1,214,528, an increase of $603,434 over the $611,094 charged off in the same period in 2008.

Management of the Corporation reviews with the Board of Directors the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis. The loan loss provision is adjusted when specific items reflect a need for such an adjustment. Management believes that there were no material loan losses during the first nine months of 2009 that have not been charged off. Management also believes that the Corporation’s allowance will be adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the Corporation’s loan portfolio. However, in light of overall economic conditions in the Corporation’s geographic area and the nation as a whole, it is possible that additional provisions for loan loss may be required.

NON-INTEREST INCOME

Non-interest income includes service charges on deposit accounts, wire transfer fees, safe deposit box rentals and other revenue not derived from interest on earning assets. Non-interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $2,080,827, an increase of $297,401, or 16.7%, compared to $1,783,426 for the same period in 2008. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $18,273, or 1.7%, to $1,081,059 in the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $1,062,786 for the same period in 2008. Other service charges and fees increased $69,674, or 21.4%, in the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. The difference in fee income was the result of increase in volume and not a direct result of fee changes.

Non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $5,521,968, a decrease of $790,201, or 12.5%, compared to $6,312,169 for the same period in 2008. Service charges on deposit accounts decreased $7,752, or 0.3%, to $3,009,826 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $3,017,578 for the same period in 2008. Other service charges and fees increased $175,321, or 19.7%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. The difference in fee income was the result of an increase in volume and not a direct result of fee changes.

During the second quarter of 2008, the Bank received proceeds from bank owned life insurance that insured the life of one of its officers. These net proceeds resulted in an additional $772,771 in other income for the 2008 second quarter and the 2008 year to date.

The following is a detail of the other major income classifications that are included in Other Income under Non-Interest Income on the income statement.


	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
Other Income	2009		2008		2009		2008
BOLI Insurance	$	123,998	$	180,773	$	486,816	$	539,526
Mortgage Loan Origination Income		100,679		87,890		236,523		214,942
Shay Investments Income		—		—		—		441,588
Other Income		379,721		126,281		724,248		1,209,301

Total Other Income	$	604,398	$	394,944	$	1,447,587	$	2,405,357

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Non-interest expenses include salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, and other operating expenses. Aggregate non-interest expenses for the three month period ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $6,609,912 and $5,480,229, respectively, an increase of $1,129,683, or 20.6%, from 2008 to 2009. Salaries and benefits increased to $3,281,090 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 from $3,019,748 for the same period in 2008. This represents an increase of $261,342, or 8.7%. Occupancy expense increased $186,962, or 20.5%, to $1,099,080 in the three months ended September 30, 2009 when compared to the same period of 2008. Occupancy expense increased due to increases in depreciation, equipment rental, service contracts and utilities.

Total non-interest expenses for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $18,331,529 and $16,300,399, respectively, an increase of $2,031,130, or 12.5%, from 2008 to 2009. Salaries and benefits increased to $9,646,435 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from $8,974,575 for the same period in 2008. This represents an increase of $671,860, or 7.5%. Occupancy expense increased $356,787, or 13.2%, to $3,061,057 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 when compared to the same period of 2008. Occupancy expense increased due to increases in depreciation, equipment rental, service contracts and utilities.

During the second quarter of 2008, benefits were paid out to the beneficiary of an officer of the bank under the Bank’s Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan in the amount of $259,945. This amount is reflected in the increase of the 2008 nine months’ other non-interest expense.

During the second quarter of 2009, the Corporation expensed the special FDIC assessment that all banks were required to pay on September 30, 2009. The amount of the special FDIC assessment expensed during the quarter was $373,125 and is reflected in other operating expense.

The following is a detail of the major expense classifications that make up the other operating expense line item in the income statement.


	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
Other Operating Expense	2009		2008		2009		2008
Intangible amortization	$	46,173	$	119,462	$	138,518	$	388,213
Advertising		171,491		197,418		493,030		573,526
Office supplies		134,133		130,018		404,206		446,040
Legal and audit fees		92,213		95,155		333,853		286,669
Telephone expense		229,159		151,967		521,271		367,885
Postage and freight		118,241		78,589		269,172		250,899
Loan collection expense		93,750		55,619		209,336		114,287
Other losses		389,783		148,510		541,776		228,323
FDIC & State assessment		213,985		40,131		799,278		104,676
Other expenses		740,814		531,494		1,913,597		1,861,036

Total Other Operating Expense	$	2,229,742	$	1,548,363	$	5,624,037	$	4,621,554

The Corporation’s efficiency ratio for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was 64.61% compared to the 61.33% for the same period in 2008. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Corporation’s efficiency ratio was 64.55% and 62.62%, respectively. The efficiency ratio is the ratio of non-interest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income (on a fully tax equivalent basis) and non-interest income.

BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS


	September 30, 2009		December 31, 2008		Amount of Increase (Decrease)			Percent of Increase (Decrease)
Cash and Due From Banks	$	19,521,234	$	28,844,221	$	(9,322,987	)	-32.32	%
Interest Bearing Bank Balances		5,838,349		1,001,611		4,836,738		482.90	%
Investment Securities		297,407,670		258,023,206		39,384,464		15.26	%
Loans, net		441,344,684		424,225,671		17,119,013		4.04	%
Total Assets		819,337,672		766,047,332		53,290,340		6.96	%

Total Deposits		560,570,067		545,927,422		14,642,645		2.68	%

Total Stockholders’ Equity		77,000,090		71,399,638		5,600,452		7.84	%

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents are made up of cash, balances at correspondent banks and items in process of collection. The balance at September 30, 2009 was $19,521,234, a decrease of $9,322,987 from the balance of $28,844,221 at December 31, 2008. This decrease was due to a smaller uncollected cash letter on the last day of the quarter, as compared to the larger uncollected cash letter at December 31, 2008.

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

During the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, premises and equipment increased $1,383,716, or 8.1%, to $18,565,798, when compared to $17,182,082 at December 31, 2008. The increase was due to the addition of property and equipment in the normal course of business as well as the purchase of a lot in Hattiesburg, MS for the future development of a new branch building. The Bank completed construction and opened a new full service branch in Carthage, Mississippi in late 2008.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The investment securities portfolio is made up of U. S. Treasury Notes, U. S. Agency debentures, mortgage-backed securities, obligations of states, counties and municipal governments and FHLB stock. Investments at September 30, 2009 increased $39,384,464, or 15.3%, to $297,407,670 from the balance at December 31, 2008. This increase is primarily due to the growth in the securities sold under agreement to repurchase program, an increase in deposits and an increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances.

LOANS

The loan balance increased by $17,119,013, or 4.0%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 to $441,344,684 from $424,225,671 at December 31, 2008. No material changes were made to the loan products offered by the Corporation during this period and there has been no material shift in the loan portfolio mix. The following table shows the changes in each of the major loan segments.


	September 30, 2009		December 31, 2008		Amount of Increase (Decrease)			Percent of Increase (Decrease)
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural Loans	$	220,217,348	$	210,272,239	$	9,945,109		4.73	%
Real Estate-Construction		31,207,812		26,653,399		4,554,413		17.09	%
Real Estate-Mortgage		147,008,224		137,409,820		9,598,404		6.99	%
Consumer		48,756,497		54,713,585		(5,957,088	)	-10.89	%

Total Assets		447,189,881		429,049,043		18,140,838		4.23	%

DEPOSITS

The following table shows the balance and percentage change in the various deposits:


	September 30, 2009		December 31, 2008		Amount of Increase (Decrease)			Percent of Increase (Decrease)
Noninterest-bearing Deposits	$	81,606,840	$	95,650,137	$	(14,043,297	)	-14.68	%
Interest-bearing Deposits		166,279,470		151,173,161		15,106,309		9.99	%
Savings		35,175,144		32,162,992		3,012,152		9.37	%
Certificates of Deposit		277,508,613		266,941,132		10,567,481		3.96	%

Total Deposits	$	560,570,067	$	545,927,422	$	14,642,645		2.68	%

All classifications of deposits, with the exception of noninterest-bearing deposits, increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The Corporation decreased its rates paid on interest bearing deposits in response to the rates paid in our market area and as a result of the increases in deposits. Management continually monitors the interest rates on loan and deposit products to ensure that the Corporation is in line with the rates dictated by the market.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

Refer to Note 2 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in this report for a discussion of the nature and extent of the Corporation’s off-balance sheet arrangements, which consist of commitments to fund loans and letters of credit.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

There have been no material changes outside of the ordinary course of the Corporation’s business to the contractual obligations set forth in Note 12 to the Corporation’s financial statements contained in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

In addition to historical information, this report contains statements which constitute forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are based on management’s beliefs, plans, expectations and assumptions and on information currently available to management. The words “may,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “continue,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” and similar expressions used in this report that do not relate to historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements appear in a number of places in this report, including, but not limited to, statements found in Item 1, “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” and in Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” The Corporation notes that a variety of factors could cause the actual results or experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations described or implied by such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operation, performance, development and results of the Corporation’s business include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) the risk of adverse changes in business conditions in the banking industry generally and in the specific markets in which the Corporation operates; (b) changes in the legislative and regulatory environment that negatively impact the Corporation through increased operating expenses; (c) increased competition from other financial institutions; (d) the impact of technological advances; (e) expectations about the movement of interest rates, including actions that may be taken by the Federal Reserve Board in response to changing economic conditions; (f) changes in asset quality and loan demand; (g) expectations about overall economic strength and the performance of the economies in the Corporation’s market area; and (h) other risks detailed from time to time in the Corporation’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Corporation does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements subsequent to the date on which they are made.

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

This item outlines specific risks that could affect the Corporation’s ability to compete, change the Corporation’s risk profile, or eventually impact the Corporation’s financial results. The risks the Corporation faces generally are similar to those experienced, to varying degrees, by all financial services companies.

Our strategies and management’s ability to react to changing competitive and economic environments have enabled us historically to compete effectively and manage risks to acceptable levels. The Corporation has outlined potential risk factors below that we presently believe could be important; however, other risks may prove to be important in the future. New risks may emerge at any time and the Corporation cannot predict with certainty all potential developments which could affect the Corporation’s financial performance. The following discussion highlights potential risks which could intensify over time or shift dynamically in a way that might change the Corporation’s risk profile.

Competition Risks

The market in which the Corporation competes is saturated with community banks seeking to provide a service oriented banking experience to individuals and businesses compared with what the Corporation believes, is the more rigid and less friendly environment found in large banks. This requires us to offer most, if not all, of the products and conveniences that are offered by the larger banks with a service differentiation. In doing so, it is imperative that the Corporation identify the lines of business that the Corporation can excel in, prudently utilize the Corporation’s available capital to acquire the people and platforms required thereof and execute on the strategy.

Credit Risks

Like all lenders, the Corporation faces the risk that the Corporation’s customers may not repay their loans and that the realizable value of collateral may be insufficient to avoid a loss of principal. In the Corporation’s business, some level of credit loss is unavoidable and overall levels of credit loss can vary over time. Our ability to manage credit risks depends primarily upon the Corporation’s ability to assess the creditworthiness of customers and the value of collateral, including real estate. We control credit risk by diversifying the Corporation’s loan portfolio and managing its composition, and by recording and managing an allowance for expected loan losses in accordance with applicable accounting rules. At the end of September 2009, the Corporation had $5.53 million of available reserves to cover such losses. The models and approaches the Corporation uses to originate and manage loans are regularly updated to take into account changes in the competitive environment, in real estate prices and other collateral values, and in the economy, among other things based on the Corporation’s experience originating loans and servicing loan portfolios.

Financing, Funding and Liquidity Risks

One of the most important aspects of management’s efforts to sustain long-term profitability for the Corporation is the management of interest rate risk. Management’s goal is to maximize net interest income within acceptable levels of interest-rate risk and liquidity.

The Corporation’s assets and liabilities are principally financial in nature and the resulting earnings thereon are subject to significant variability due to the timing and extent to which the Corporation can reprice the yields on interest-earning assets and the costs of interest bearing liabilities as a result of changes in market interest rates. Interest rates in the financial markets affect the Corporation’s decisions on pricing its assets and liabilities which impacts net interest income, an important cash flow stream for the Corporation. As a result, a substantial part of the Corporation’s risk-management activities are devoted to managing interest-rate risk. There is also focus on managing the risks associated with the volatility of fair value in both mortgage loan servicing rights and mortgage banking assets. Currently, the Corporation does not have any significant risks related to foreign exchange, commodities or equity risk exposures.

Interest Rate and Yield Curve Risks

A significant portion of the Corporation’s business involves borrowing and lending money. Accordingly, changes in interest rates directly impact the Corporation’s revenues and expenses, and potentially could compress the Corporation’s net interest margin. The Corporation actively manages its balance sheet to control the risks of a reduction in net interest margin brought about by ordinary fluctuations in rates.

The Corporation’s mortgage lending and servicing businesses also are affected by changes in interest rates. Generally, when rates increase, demand for mortgage loans decreases (and the Corporation’s revenues from new originations fall), and when rates decrease, demand increases (and the Corporation’s origination revenues increase). In a contrary fashion, when interest rates increase, the value of mortgage servicing rights (MSR) that the Corporation retain generally increases, and when rates decline, the value of MSR declines. Within the Corporation’s mortgage businesses, therefore, there is a partial natural hedge against ordinary interest rate changes.

Like all financial services companies, the Corporation faces the risks of abnormalities in the yield curve. The yield curve simply shows the interest rates applicable to short and long term debt. The curve is steep when short-term rates are much lower than long-term rates: it is flat when short-term rates are equal, or nearly equal, to long-term rates: and it is inverted when short-term rates exceed long-term rates. Historically, the yield curve is positively sloped. However, during much of 2006 the yield curve was inverted and the degree of inversion generally worsened as the year progressed. A flat or inverted yield curve tends to decrease net interest margin, as funding costs increase relative to the yield on assets.

Regulatory and Legal Risks

We operate in a heavily regulated industry and therefore are subject to many banking, deposit, and consumer lending regulations in addition to the rules applicable to all companies publicly traded in the U.S. securities markets. Failure to comply with applicable regulations could result in financial, structural, and operational penalties. In addition, efforts to comply with applicable regulations may increase the Corporation’s costs and, or limit the Corporation’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities. Federal and state regulations significantly limit the types of activities in which the Corporation, as a financial institution, may engage. In addition, the Corporation is subject to a wide array of other regulations that govern other aspects of how the Corporation conducts the Corporation’s business, such as in the areas of employment and intellectual property. Federal and state legislative and regulatory authorities occasionally consider changing these regulations or adopting new ones. Such actions could limit the amount of interest or fees the Corporation can charge, could restrict the Corporation’s ability to collect loans or realize on collateral, or could materially affect us in other ways. Additional federal and state consumer protection regulations also could expand the privacy protections afforded to customers of financial institutions, restricting the Corporation’s ability to share or receive customer information and increasing the Corporation’s costs. In addition, changes in accounting rules can significantly affect how the Corporation records and reports assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and earnings.

We also face litigation risks from customers (singularly or in class actions) and from federal or state regulators. Litigation is an unavoidable part of doing business, and the Corporation manages those risks through internal controls, personnel training, insurance, litigation management, the Corporation’s compliance and ethics processes and other means. However, the commencement, outcome, and magnitude of litigation cannot be predicted or controlled with certainty.

Accounting Estimate Risks

The preparation of the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make significant estimates that affect the financial statements. Two of the Corporation’s most critical estimates are the level of the allowance for credit losses and the valuation of mortgage servicing rights. However, other estimates occasionally become highly significant, especially in volatile situations such as litigation and other loss contingency matters. Estimates are made at specific points in

time; as actual events unfold, estimates are adjusted accordingly. Due to the inherent nature of these estimates, it is possible that, at some time in the future, the Corporation may significantly increase the allowance for credit losses and/or sustain credit losses that are significantly higher than the provided allowance, or the Corporation may recognize a significant provision for impairment of the Corporation’s mortgage servicing rights, or the Corporation may make some other adjustment that will differ materially from the estimates that the Corporation make today.

Expense Control

Expenses and other costs directly affect the Corporation’s earnings. Our ability to successfully manage expenses is important to the Corporation’s long-term profitability. Many factors can influence the amount of the Corporation’s expenses, as well as how quickly they grow. As the Corporation’s businesses change or expand, additional expenses can arise from asset purchases, structural reorganization, evolving business strategies, and changing regulations, among other things. The Corporation manages expense growth and risk through a variety of means, including actual versus budget management, imposition of expense authorization, and procurement coordination and processes.

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

The management of the Corporation, with the participation of our principal executive and financial officers, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, including ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Corporation’s management as appropriate to allow timely decision regarding required disclosure. Based on such evaluation, our principal executive and financial officers have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2009 (the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).

There were no changes to the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred in the three months ended September 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS.

Information regarding risk factors appears in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. There have been no material changes in the risk factors previously disclosed in such Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

Repurchases of Securities

The following table summarizes the Corporation’s purchases of its own securities for the three-month period ended September 30, 2009:


Period	( a ) Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)	( b ) Average Price Paid per Share		( c ) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1) (2)	( d ) Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2)
July 1 to July 31	—		—	—	—
August 1 to August 31	—		—	—	—
September 1 to September 30	—		—	—	246,100

Total	—	$	—	—	246,100

⁽¹⁾	All shares were purchased through the Corporation’s publicly announced share buy-back plan.

⁽²⁾

Following the April 30, 2008 termination of the Corporation’s previously announced stock repurchase program, on April 30, 2009, the Corporation’s board of directors adopted a stock repurchase program which authorizes the Corporation to repurchase up to 250,000 shares of its outstanding common stock. The plan is effective May 1, 2009 and will terminate no later than April 30, 2010. As of September 30, 2009, 3,900 shares of the Corporation’s common stock had been purchased and 246,100 shares under the plan were not purchased. All share purchases during were made pursuant to open market transactions.

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS.

Exhibits


31(a)		Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).

31(b)		Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).

32(a)		Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350.

32(b)		Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY


BY:	/s/ GREG L. MCKEE	BY:	/s/ ROBERT T. SMITH
	Greg L. McKee		Robert T. Smith
	President and Chief Executive Officer		Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

DATE: November 4, 2009		DATE: November 4, 2009

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit Number		Description of Exhibit

31(a)		Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

31(b)		Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

32(a)		Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350.

32(b)		Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller Reporting Company