Edgar Filing: REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP INC

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (THE “EXCHANGE ACT”)

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009

Commission file number: 000-17007

REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Pennsylvania		23-2486815
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

50 South 16th Street, Suite 2400, Philadelphia, PA		19102
(Address of Principal Executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Issuer’s telephone number, including area code: (215) 735-4422

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Common Stock, $0.01 par value		The Nasdaq Stock Market
(Title of each class)		(Name of each exchange on which registered)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

YES __ NO X

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15 (d) of the Act.

YES NO X

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

YES X NO __

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

YES ____ NO __

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K, or any amendment to this Form 10-K [ ]

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

Large accelerated filer ____	Accelerated filer X
Non-accelerated filer ____ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller Reporting Company _____

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

YES NO X

State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of June 30, 2009. The aggregate market value of $70,435,958 was based on the last sale price on the Nasdaq Stock Market on June 30, 2009.

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS

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

Common Stock $0.01 Par Value		10,665,635
Title of Class		Number of Shares Outstanding as of March 15, 2010

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Part III incorporates certain information by reference from the registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 20, 2010.

REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC.

Form 10-K

INDEX

PART I		Page

Item 1	Business	3

Item 1A	Risk Factors	11

Item 1B	Unresolved Staff Comments	15

Item 2	Properties	15

Item 3	Legal Proceedings	17

Item 4	Removed and Reserved	17

PART II

Item 5	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	18

Item 6	Selected Financial Data	19

Item 7	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	20

Item 7A	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	48

Item 8	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	49

Item 9	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	49

Item 9A	Controls and Procedures	49

Item 9B	Other Information	50

PART III

Item 10	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	51

Item 11	Executive Compensation	51

Item 12	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	51

Item 13	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Directors Independence	51

Item 14	Principal Accounting Fees and Services	51

PART IV

Item 15	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules	52

Signatures		55

PART I

Item 1: Business

Throughout this annual report on Form 10-K, the registrant, Republic First Bancorp, Inc., is referred to as the “Company” or as “we.” The Company’s website address is rfbkonline.com. The Company’s annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed by the Company with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) are available free of charge on the Company’s website under the Investor Relations menu. Such documents are available on the Company’s website as soon as reasonably practicable after they have been filed electronically with the SEC.

Forward Looking Statements

This document contains “forward-looking statements”, as that term is defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by reference to a future period or periods or by the use of words such as “would be,” “could be,” “should be,” “probability,” “risk,” “target,” “objective,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect” and similar expressions or variations on such expressions. These forward-looking statements include:

statements of goals, intentions and expectations;

statements regarding prospects and business strategy;

statements regarding asset quality and market risk; and

estimates of future costs, benefits and results.

The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For example, risks and uncertainties can arise with changes in:

general economic conditions, including current turmoil in the financial markets and the efforts of government agencies to stabilize the financial system;

adverse changes in the Company’s loan portfolio and credit risk-related losses and expenses;

changes in interest rates;

business conditions in the financial services industry, including competitive pressure among financial services companies, new service and product offerings by competitors, price pressures, and similar items;

deposit flows;

loan demand;

the regulatory environment, including evolving banking industry standards, changes in legislation or regulation;

changes in accounting principles, policies and guidelines;

rapidly changing technology;

litigation liabilities, including costs, expenses, settlements and judgments; and

other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors affecting the Company’s operations, pricing, products and services.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s analysis only as of the date hereof. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, we do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect any changed assumptions, any unanticipated events or any changes in the future. Significant factors which could have an adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Company are detailed in the “Risk Factors” section included under Item 1A of Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other documents the Company files from time to time with the SEC.

Republic First Bancorp, Inc.

On November 7, 2008, the board of directors of the Company approved an agreement and plan of merger, pursuant to which the Company would be merged with and into Metro Bancorp, Inc. (“Metro”) formerly known as Pennsylvania Commerce Bancorp, Inc. (“Pennsylvania Commerce”), subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. The Company and Metro amended the agreement on July 31, 2009 and again on December 18, 2009 to extend the contractual deadline for completion of the merger to allow for additional time to obtain the required regulatory approvals. On March 15, 2010 the Company and Metro announced that their respective board of directors had voted to terminate the merger agreement due to uncertainties over the regulatory approval of the applications for the merger.

The Company was organized and incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1987 to be the holding company for Republic First Bank and, in 1999, it established a second subsidiary bank, First Bank of Delaware. Through 2004, the Company was a two-bank holding company. Its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Republic First Bank (“Republic”) and First Bank of Delaware (“FBD”), offered a variety of credit and depository banking services. Such services were offered to individuals and businesses primarily in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware area through their offices and branches in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania and New Castle County, Delaware, but also through the national consumer loan products offered by the First Bank of Delaware.

First Bank of Delaware was spun off by the Company on January 31, 2005 through a distribution of all of the shares of FBD’s common stock to the Company’s shareholders. Since that date, the Company has been a one bank holding company.

As of December 31, 2009, the Company had total assets of approximately $1.0 billion, total shareholders’ equity of approximately $70.3 million, total deposits of approximately $882.9 million and net loans receivable of approximately $681.0 million.

The Company provides banking services through Republic and does not presently engage in any activities other than banking activities. The principal executive office of the Company is located at Two Liberty Place, 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2400, Philadelphia, PA 19102, telephone number (215) 735-4422.

At December 31, 2009 the Company and Republic had a total of 157 full-time equivalent employees.

Republic First Bank

Republic First Bank is a commercial bank chartered pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and is subject to examination and comprehensive regulation by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and the Pennsylvania Department of Banking. The deposits held by Republic are insured up to applicable limits by the Deposit Insurance Fund of the FDIC. Republic presently conducts its principal banking activities through its six Philadelphia offices and six suburban offices in Ardmore, Plymouth Meeting, Bala Cynwyd and Abington, located in Montgomery County, Media, located in Delaware County, and Voorhees, located in southern New Jersey.

As of December 31, 2009, Republic had total assets of approximately $1.0 billion, total shareholder’s equity of approximately $79.4 million, total deposits of approximately $894.6 million and net loans receivable of approximately $681.0 million.

Services Offered

Republic offers many commercial and consumer banking services with an emphasis on serving the needs of individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, executives, professionals and professional organizations in its service area.

Republic attempts to offer a high level of personalized service to both its small and medium-sized businesses and consumer customers. Republic offers both commercial and consumer deposit accounts, including checking accounts, interest-bearing demand accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, savings accounts, sweep accounts, lockbox services and individual retirement accounts (and other traditional banking services). Republic actively solicits both non-interest and interest-bearing deposits from its borrowers.

Republic offers a broad range of loan and credit facilities to the businesses and residents of its service area, including secured and unsecured commercial loans, commercial real estate and construction loans, residential mortgages, automobile loans, home improvement loans, home equity and overdraft lines of credit, and other products.

In relation to the offering of loan and credit facilities, Republic manages credit risk through loan application evaluation and monitoring for adherence with credit policies. Since its inception, Republic has had a senior officer monitor compliance with Republic’s lending policies and procedures by Republic’s loan officers.

Republic also maintains an investment securities portfolio. Investment securities are purchased by Republic in compliance with Republic’s investment policies, which are approved annually by Republic’s board of directors. The investment policies address such issues as permissible investment categories, credit quality, maturities and concentrations. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, approximately 86% and 70%, respectively, of the aggregate dollar amount of the investment securities consisted of either U.S. Government debt securities or U.S. Government agency issued mortgage backed securities. Credit risk associated with these U.S. Government debt securities and the U.S. Government Agency securities is minimal, with risk-based capital weighting factors of 0% and 20%, respectively. The remainder of the securities portfolio consists of municipal securities, trust preferred securities, corporate bonds, and Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) securities.

Service Area/Market Overview

Republic’s primary business banking service area consists of the Greater Philadelphia region, including Center City Philadelphia and the northern and western suburban communities located principally in Montgomery and Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Republic also serves the surrounding counties of Bucks and Chester in Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and southern Delaware.

Competition

There is substantial competition among financial institutions in Republic’s business banking service area. Competitors include but are not restricted to the following banks: Wells Fargo, Citizens, PNC, Sovereign, TD Bank and Royal Bank America. Republic competes with new and established local commercial banks, as well as numerous regionally based and super-regional commercial banks. In addition Republic competes directly with savings banks, savings and loan associations, finance companies, credit unions, factors, mortgage brokers, insurance companies, securities brokerage firms, mutual funds, money market funds, private lenders and other institutions for deposits, commercial loans, mortgages and consumer loans, as well as other services. Competition among financial institutions is based upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the quality of services rendered, interest rates offered on deposit accounts, interest rates charged on loans and other credit services, service charges, the convenience of banking facilities, locations and hours of operation and, in the case of loans to larger commercial borrowers, relative lending limits. It is the view of management that a combination of many factors, including, but not limited to, the level of market interest rates, has increased competition for loans and deposits.

Many of the banks with which Republic competes have greater financial resources than Republic and offer a wider range of deposit and lending instruments with higher legal lending limits. Republic’s legal lending limit was approximately $13.8 million at December 31, 2009. Loans above these amounts may be made if the excess over the lending limit is participated to other institutions. Republic is subject to potential intensified competition from new branches of established banks in the area as well as new banks that could open in its market area. Several new banks with business strategies similar to those of Republic have opened since Republic’s inception. There are banks and other financial institutions which serve surrounding areas, and additional out-of-state financial institutions, which currently, or in the future, may compete in Republic’s market. Republic competes to attract deposits and loan applications both from customers of existing institutions and from customers new to the greater Philadelphia area. Republic anticipates a continued increase in competition in its market area.

Operating Strategy for Business Banking

Since 2005, Republic’s primary business banking objective has been for Republic to become the primary alternative to the large banks that dominate the Greater Philadelphia market. The Company’s management team has developed a business strategy consisting of the following key elements to achieve this objective.

Providing Attentive and Personalized Service

The Company believes that a very attractive niche exists serving small to medium-sized business customers not adequately served by Republic’s larger competitors. The Company believes this segment of the market responds very positively to the attentive and highly personalized service provided by Republic. Republic offers individuals and small to medium-sized businesses a wide array of banking products, informed and professional service, extended operating hours, and local, timely credit decisions. The banking industry is experiencing a period of rapid consolidation, and many local branches have been acquired by large out-of-market institutions. The Company is positioned to respond to these dynamics by offering a community banking alternative and tailoring its product offerings to fill voids created as larger competitors increase the price of products and services or de-emphasize such products and services.

Capitalizing on Market Dynamics

In recent years, banks controlling large amounts of the deposits in Republic’s primary market areas have been acquired by large and super-regional bank holding companies. The ensuing cultural changes in these banking institutions have resulted in changes in their product offerings and in the degree of personal attention they provide. The Company has sought to capitalize on these changes by offering a community banking alternative.

Products and Services

Republic offers a range of competitively priced commercial and other banking services, including secured and unsecured commercial loans, real estate loans, construction and land development loans, automobile loans, home improvement loans, mortgages, home equity and overdraft lines of credit, and other products. Republic offers both commercial and consumer deposit accounts, including checking accounts, interest-bearing demand accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, savings accounts, sweep accounts, lockbox services and individual retirement accounts (and other traditional banking services). Republic’s commercial loans typically range between $250,000 and $5.0 million but customers may borrow significantly larger amounts up to Republic’s legal lending limit of approximately $13.8 million. Individual customers may have several loans, often secured by different collateral, which are in total subject to that lending limit.

Republic attempts to offer a high level of personalized service to both its commercial and consumer customers. Republic is a member of the STAR™ and PLUS™ automated teller (“ATM”) networks in order to provide customers with access to ATMs worldwide. Republic currently has twelve proprietary ATMs at branch locations and one additional proprietary ATM at a location in Southern New Jersey.

Republic’s lending activities generally are focused on small and medium sized businesses within the professional community. Commercial real estate loans are the most significant category of Republic’s outstanding loans, representing approximately 72% of total loans outstanding at December 31, 2009. Repayment of these loans is, in part, dependent on general economic conditions affecting the community and the various businesses within the community. Although management continues to follow established underwriting policies, and monitors loans through Republic’s loan review officer, credit risk is still inherent in the portfolio. Although the majority of Republic’s loan portfolio is collateralized with real estate or other collateral, a portion of the commercial portfolio is unsecured, representing loans made to borrowers considered to be of sufficient financial strength to merit unsecured financing. Republic makes both fixed and variable rate loans with terms typically ranging from one to five years. Variable rate loans are generally tied to the national prime rate of interest.

Branch Expansion Plans and Growth Strategy

The Company will carefully evaluate growth opportunities throughout 2010 as the national and local economies begin to recover. Renovation and refurbishment of all existing branch locations took place during 2009 as the Company begins to direct more focus toward the retail customer experience. One new branch is currently planned for 2010 in southern New Jersey. Additional locations may also be pursued.

Supervision and Regulation

Various requirements and restrictions under the laws of the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania affect the Company and Republic.

General

Republic, a Pennsylvania state chartered bank, is subject to supervision and regulation by the FDIC and the Pennsylvania Department of Banking. The Company is a bank holding company subject to supervision and regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve”) under the federal Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHC Act”). As a bank holding company, the Company’s activities and those of Republic are limited to the business of banking and activities closely related or incidental to banking, and the Company may not directly or indirectly acquire the ownership or control of more than 5% of any class of voting shares or substantially all of the assets of any company, including a bank, without the prior approval of the FRB.

Republic is also subject to requirements and restrictions under federal and state law, including requirements to maintain reserves against deposits, restrictions on the types and amounts of loans that may be granted and the interest that may be charged thereon, and limitations on the types of investments that may be made and the types of services that may be offered. Various consumer laws and regulations also affect the operations of Republic. In addition to the impact of regulation, commercial banks are affected significantly by the actions of the Federal Reserve in attempting to control the money supply and credit availability in order to influence market interest rates and the national economy. In response to the current global financial crises, the United States and other governments have taken unprecedented steps in effort to stabilize the financial system, and may continue to do so.

Holding Company Structure

Republic is subject to restrictions under federal law which limit its ability to transfer funds to the Company, whether in the form of loans, other extensions of credit, investments or asset purchases. Such transfers by Republic to the Company are generally limited in amount to 10% of Republic’s capital and surplus. Furthermore, such loans and extensions of credit are required to be secured in specific amounts, and all transactions are required to be on an arm’s length basis. Republic has never made any loans or extensions of credit to the Company or purchased any assets from the Company.

Under regulatory policy, the Company is expected to serve as a source of financial strength to Republic and to commit resources to support Republic. This support may be required at times when, absent such policy, the Company might not otherwise provide such support. Any capital loans by the Company to Republic are subordinate in right of payment to deposits and to certain other indebtedness of Republic. In the event of the Company’s bankruptcy, any commitment by the Company to a federal bank regulatory agency to maintain the capital of Republic will be assumed by the bankruptcy trustee and entitled to a priority of payment.

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

On November 12, 1999, the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (the “GLB Act”) was enacted. The GLB Act did three fundamental things:

(a)

repealed the key provisions of the Glass Steagall Act so as to permit commercial banks to affiliate with investment banks (securities firms);

(b)

amended the BHC Act to permit qualifying bank holding companies to engage in any type of financial activities that were not permitted for banks themselves; and

(c)

permitted subsidiaries of banks to engage in a broad range of financial activities that were not permitted for banks themselves.

The result was that banking companies would generally be able to offer a wider range of financial products and services and would be more readily able to combine with other types of financial companies, such as securities and insurance companies.

The GLB Act created a new type of bank holding company called a “financial holding company” (an “FHC”). An FHC is authorized to engage in any activity that is “financial in nature or incidental to financial activities” and any activity that the Federal Reserve determines is “complementary to financial activities” and does not pose undue risks to the financial system.

Among other things, “financial in nature” activities include securities underwriting and dealing, insurance underwriting and sales, and certain merchant banking activities. A bank holding company qualifies to become an FHC if each of its depository institution subsidiaries is “well capitalized,” “well managed,” and CRA-rated “satisfactory” or better. A qualifying bank holding company becomes an FHC by filing with the Federal Reserve an election to become an FHC. If an FHC at any time fails to remain “well capitalized” or “well managed,” the consequences can be severe. Such an FHC must enter into a written agreement with the Federal Reserve to restore compliance. If compliance is not restored within 180 days, the Federal Reserve can require the FHC to cease all its newly authorized activities or even to divest itself of its depository institutions. On the other hand, a failure to maintain a CRA rating of “satisfactory” will not jeopardize any then existing newly authorized activities; rather, the FHC cannot engage in any additional newly authorized activities until a “satisfactory” CRA rating is restored.

In addition to activities currently permitted by law and regulation for bank holding companies, an FHC may engage in virtually any other kind of financial activity. Under limited circumstances, an FHC may even be authorized to engage in certain non-financial activities. The most important of these authorized activities are as follows:

(a) Securities underwriting and dealing;

(b) Insurance underwriting and sales;

(d) Activities determined by the Federal Reserve to be “financial in nature” and incidental activities; and

(e) Activities determined by the Federal Reserve to be “complementary” to financial activities.

Bank holding companies that do not qualify or elect to become FHCs will be limited in their activities to those previously permitted by law and regulation. The Company has not elected to become a FHC.

The GLB Act also authorized national banks to create “financial subsidiaries.” This is in addition to the present authority of national banks to create “operating subsidiaries”. A “financial subsidiary” is a direct subsidiary of a national bank that satisfies the same conditions as an FHC, plus certain other conditions, and is approved in advance by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”). A national bank’s “financial subsidiary” can engage in most, but not all, of the newly authorized activities.

In addition, the GLB Act provided significant new protections for the privacy of customer information. These provisions apply to any company the business of which is engaging in activities permitted for an FHC, even if it is not itself an FHC. The GLB Act subjected a financial institution to four new requirements regarding non-public information about a customer. The financial institution must (1) adopt and disclose a privacy policy; (2) give customers the right to “opt out” of disclosures to non-affiliated parties; (3) not disclose any information to third party marketers; and (4) follow regulatory standards to protect the security and confidentiality of customer information.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 comprehensively revised the laws affecting corporate governance, auditing and accounting, executive compensation and corporate reporting for entities, such as the Company, with equity or debt securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Among other things, Sarbanes-Oxley and its implementing regulations have established new membership requirements and additional responsibilities for our audit committee, imposed restrictions on the relationship between the Company and its outside auditors (including restrictions on the types of non-audit services our auditors may provide to us), imposed additional responsibilities for our external financial statements on our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, and expanded the disclosure requirements for our corporate insiders. The requirements are intended to allow stockholders to more easily and efficiently monitor the performance of companies and directors.

We have taken necessary steps with respect to achieving compliance and have updated our assessment and reporting on internal controls through the end of 2009.

Regulatory Restrictions on Dividends

Dividend payments by Republic to the Company are subject to the Pennsylvania Banking Code of 1965 (the “Banking Code”) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (the “FDIA”). Under the Banking Code, no dividends may be paid except from “accumulated net earnings” (generally, undivided profits). Under the FDIA, an insured bank may pay no dividends if the bank is in arrears in the payment of any insurance assessment due to the FDIC. Under current banking laws, Republic would be limited to $45.4 million of dividends payable plus an additional amount equal to its net profit for 2010, up to the date of any

such dividend declaration. However, dividends would be further limited in order to maintain capital ratios as discussed in “Regulatory Capital Requirements”.

State and federal regulatory authorities have adopted standards for the maintenance of adequate levels of capital by banks, which may vary. Adherence to such standards further limits the ability of Republic to pay dividends to the Company.

Dividend Policy

The Company has not paid any cash dividends on its common stock. The Company has no plans to pay cash dividends in 2010.

Deposit Insurance and Assessments

The deposits of Republic are insured up to applicable limits per insured depositor by the FDIC. As an FDIC-insured bank, Republic is also subject to FDIC insurance assessments. Beginning in 2007, the FDIC adopted a revised risk-based assessment system to determine the assessment rates to be paid by insured institutions. Under a final rulemaking announced by the FDIC on March 4, 2009, and depending on the institution’s risk category, assessment rates will range from 12 to 45 basis points. Institutions in the lowest risk category will be charged a rate between 12 and 16 basis points; these rates increase to 22, 32 and 45 basis points, respectively, for the remaining three risk categories. These rates may be offset in the future by any dividends declared by the FDIC if the deposit reserve ratio increases above a certain amount. Given the state of current economic environment, it is unlikely that the FDIC will lower these assessment rates, and such rates may in fact increase. Because FDIC deposit insurance premiums are “risk-based,” higher premiums would be charged to banks that have lower capital ratios or higher risk profiles. Consequently, a decrease in Republic’s capital ratios, or a negative evaluation by the FDIC, as Republic’s primary federal banking regulator, may also increase Republic’s net funding costs and reduce its net income.

All FDIC-insured depository institutions must also pay an annual assessment to provide funds for the repayment of debt obligations (commonly referred to as FICO bonds) issued by the Financing Corporation, a federal corporation, in connection with the disposition of failed thrift institutions by the Resolution Trust Corporation. The FDIC has implemented a risk-related premium schedule for all insured depository institutions that results in the assessment of premiums based on capital and supervisory measures.

Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation increased deposit insurance on most accounts from $100,000 to $250,000, until the end of 2009. In addition, pursuant to Section 13(c)(4)(G) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has implemented two temporary programs to provide deposit insurance for the full amount of most non-interest bearing transaction deposit and certain other accounts through the end of 2009, effective October 1, 2009, the deadline was extended until June 30, 2010, and to guarantee certain unsecured debt of financial institutions and their holding companies through June 2012. For non-interest bearing transaction deposit accounts, including accounts swept from a non-interest bearing transaction account into a non-interest bearing savings deposit account, a 10 basis point annual rate surcharge will be applied to deposit amounts in excess of $250,000. Financial institutions could opt out of these two programs by December 5, 2008. We did opt out of the debt guarantee program, but did not opt out of the transaction account guarantee program. We do not expect that the assessment surcharge will have a material impact on our results of operations.

Capital Adequacy

The Federal Reserve has adopted risk-based capital guidelines for bank holding companies, such as the Company. The required minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets (including off-balance sheet activities, such as standby letters of credit) is 8.0%. At least half of the total capital is required to be Tier 1 capital, consisting principally of common shareholders’ equity, non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock and minority interests in the equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less goodwill. The remainder, Tier 2 capital, may consist of a limited amount of subordinated debt and intermediate-term preferred stock, certain hybrid capital instruments and other debt securities, perpetual preferred stock, and a limited amount of the general loan loss allowance.

In addition to the risk-based capital guidelines, the Federal Reserve has established minimum leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to average total assets) guidelines for bank holding companies. These guidelines provide for a minimum leverage ratio of 3%

for those bank holding companies that have the highest regulatory examination ratings and are not contemplating or experiencing significant growth or expansion. All other bank holding companies are required to maintain a leverage ratio of at least 1% to 2% above the 3% stated minimum. The Company is in compliance with these guidelines. The FDIC subjects Republic to similar capital requirements.

The risk-based capital standards are required to take adequate account of interest rate risk, concentration of credit risk and the risks of non-traditional activities.

Interstate Banking

The Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1995 (the “Interstate Banking Law”) amended various federal banking laws to provide for nationwide interstate banking, interstate bank mergers and interstate branching. The interstate banking provisions allow for the acquisition by a bank holding company of a bank located in another state.

Interstate bank mergers and branch purchase and assumption transactions were allowed effective September 1, 1998; however, states may “opt-out” of the merger and purchase and assumption provisions by enacting a law that specifically prohibits such interstate transactions. States could, in the alternative, enact legislation to allow interstate merger and purchase and assumption transactions prior to September 1, 1999. States could also enact legislation to allow for de novo interstate branching by out of state banks. In July 1997, Pennsylvania adopted “opt-in” legislation that allows interstate merger and purchase and assumption transactions.

Source of Strength

According to Federal Reserve Board policy, bank holding companies are expected to act as a source of financial strength to each subsidiary bank and to commit resources to support each such subsidiary. This support may be required at times when a bank holding company may not be able to provide such support. Similarly, under the cross-guarantee provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, in the event of a loss suffered or anticipated by the FDIC – either as a result of default of a banking affiliate or related to FDIC assistance provided to a subsidiary in danger of default – the affiliated banks may be assessed for the FDIC’s loss, subject to certain exceptions.

Transactions with Affiliates

Republic is subject to restrictions under federal law that limit certain types of transactions between Republic and its non-bank affiliates. In general, Republic is subject to quantitative and qualitative limits on extensions of credit, purchases of assets and certain other transactions involving the Company and its non-bank affiliates. Transactions between Republic and its nonbank affiliates are required to be on arms length terms.

Legislative and Regulatory Changes

We are heavily regulated by regulatory agencies at the federal and state levels. As a result of the recent financial crisis and economic downturn, we, like most of our competitors, have faced and expect to continue to face increased regulation and regulatory and political scrutiny, which creates significant uncertainty for us and the financial services industry in general.

In 2009, several major regulatory and legislative initiatives were adopted that may have future impacts on our businesses and financial results. For instance, in November 2009, the Federal Reserve Board issued amendments to Regulation E, which implements the Electronic Fund Transfer Act. The new rules have a compliance date of July 1, 2010. These amendments change, among other things, the way we and other banks may charge overdraft fees by limiting our ability to charge an overdraft fee for automated teller machine and one-time debit card transactions that overdraw a consumer’s account, unless the consumer affirmatively consents to payment of overdrafts for those transactions.

On May 22, 2009, the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (CARD Act) was signed into law. The majority of the CARD Act provisions became effective in February 2010. The CARD Act legislation contains comprehensive credit card reform related to credit card industry practices including significantly restricting banks’ ability to change interest rates and assess fees to reflect individual consumer risk, changing the way payments are applied and requiring

changes to consumer credit card disclosures. Under the CARD Act, banks must give customers 45 days notice prior to a change in terms on their account and the grace period for credit card payments changes from 14 days to 21 days. The CARD Act also requires banks to review any accounts that were repriced since January 1, 2009 for a possible rate reduction. Additionally, the Federal Reserve Board has revised its regulations on consumer lending in Regulation Z. We do not expect that they will have a substantial impact on Republic’s operations.

Future Legislative and Regulatory Developments

It is conceivable that compliance with current or future legislative and regulatory initiatives could require us to change certain of our business practices, impose significant additional costs on us, limit the products that we offer, result in a significant loss of revenue, limit our ability to pursue business opportunities in an efficient manner, require us to increase our regulatory capital, cause business disruptions, impact the value of assets that we hold or otherwise adversely affect our business, results of operations, or financial condition. We have recently witnessed the introduction of an ever-increasing number of regulatory proposals that could substantially impact us and others in the financial services industry. The extent of changes imposed by, and frequency of adoption of, any regulatory initiatives could make it more difficult for us to comply in a timely manner, which could further limit our operations, increase compliance costs or divert management attention or other resources. The long-term impact of legislative and regulatory initiatives on our business practices and revenues will depend upon the successful implementation of our strategies, consumer behavior, and competitors’ responses to such initiatives, all of which are difficult to predict. Additionally, we will pursue all appropriate avenues to engage in legislative and regulatory advocacy to ensure the best possible input on possible legislative and regulator developments.

Profitability, Monetary Policy and Economic Conditions

In addition to being affected by general economic conditions, the earnings and growth of Republic will be affected by the policies of regulatory authorities, including the Pennsylvania Department of Banking, the FRB and the FDIC. An important function of the Federal Reserve is to regulate the supply of money and other credit conditions in order to manage interest rates. The monetary policies and regulations of the FRB have had a significant effect on the operating results of commercial banks in the past and are expected to continue to do so in the future. The effects of such policies upon the future business, earnings and growth of Republic cannot be determined. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Operations and Financial Condition - Results of Operations”.

Item 1A: Risk Factors

In addition to factors discussed elsewhere in this report and in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” the following are some of the important factors that could significantly affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Unfavorable economic and market conditions due to the current global financial crisis may adversely affect our financial position and results of operations.

Economic and market conditions in the United States and around the world have deteriorated significantly and may remain depressed for the foreseeable future. Conditions such as slowing or negative growth and the sub-prime debt devaluation crisis have resulted in a low level of liquidity in many financial markets, and extreme volatility in credit, equity and fixed income markets. These economic developments could have various effects on our business, including insolvency of major customers, an unwillingness of customers to borrow or to repay funds already borrowed and a negative impact on the investment income the Company is able to earn on its investment portfolio. The potential effects of the current global financial crisis are difficult to forecast and mitigate. As a consequence, the Company’s operating results for a particular period are difficult to predict. Distress in the credit markets and issues relating to liquidity among financial institutions have resulted in the failure of some financial institutions around the world and others have been forced to seek acquisition partners. The United States and other governments have taken unprecedented steps in effort to stabilize the financial system, including investing in financial institutions. There can be no assurance that these efforts will succeed. Our business and our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by (1) continued or accelerated disruption and volatility in financial markets; (2) continued capital and liquidity concerns regarding financial institutions; (3) limitations resulting from further governmental

action in an effort to stabilize or provide additional regulation of the financial system; or (4) recessionary conditions that are deeper or longer lasting than currently anticipated.

Our earnings are sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates.

The earnings of the Company depend on the earnings of Republic. Republic is dependent primarily upon the level of net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on its interest-earning assets, such as loans and investments, and the interest paid on its interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. Accordingly, the operations of Republic are subject to risks and uncertainties surrounding their exposure to change in the interest rate environment.

Our earnings and financial condition may be negatively impacted by a general economic downturn or changes in the credit risk of our borrowers.

Republic’s results of operations and financial condition are affected by the ability of its borrowers to repay their loans. Lending money is an essential part of the banking business. However, borrowers do not always repay their loans. The risk of non-payment is affected by credit risks of a particular borrower, changes in economic conditions, the duration of the loan and in the case of a collateralized loan, uncertainties as to the future value of the collateral and other factors.

Our allowance for loan losses may not be sufficient to absorb actual loan losses.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require management to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Significant estimates are made by management in determining the allowance for loan losses, carrying values of other real estate owned, and income taxes. Consideration is given to a variety of factors in establishing these estimates. There is no precise method of predicting loan losses. Republic can give no assurance that its allowance for loan losses is or will be sufficient to absorb actual loan losses. Loan losses could have a material adverse effect on Republic’s financial condition and results of operations. Republic attempts to maintain an allowance for loan losses adequate to absorb losses inherent in its loan portfolio. In maintaining the allowance for loan losses, management considers current economic conditions, diversification of the loan portfolio, delinquency statistics, results of internal loan reviews, borrowers’ perceived financial and managerial strengths, the adequacy of underlying collateral, if collateral dependent, or present value of future cash flows and other relevant factors. Since the allowance for loan losses and carrying value of real estate owned are dependent, to a great extent, on the general economy and other conditions that may be beyond Republic’s control, it is at least reasonably possible that the estimates of the allowance for loan losses and the carrying values of the real estate owned could differ materially in the near term.

We face increasing competition in our market from other banks and financial institutions.

Republic may not be able to compete effectively in its markets, which could adversely affect its results of operations. The banking and financial services industry in Republic’s market area is highly competitive. The increasingly competitive environment is a result of changes in regulation, changes in technology and product delivery systems, and the accelerated pace of consolidation among financial service providers. Larger institutions have greater access to capital markets, with higher lending limits and a broader array of services. Competition may require increases in deposit rates and decreases in loan rates, and adversely impact our net interest margin.

Our governing documents contain provisions which may reduce the likelihood of a change in control transaction.

The Company’s articles of incorporation and bylaws contain certain anti-takeover provisions that may make it more difficult or expensive or may discourage a tender offer, change in control or takeover attempt that is opposed by its board of directors. In particular, the articles of incorporation and bylaws: classify the board of directors into three groups, so that shareholders elect only one-third of the board each year; permit shareholders to remove directors only for cause and only upon the vote of the holders of at least 75% of the voting shares; require shareholders to give the Company advance notice to nominate candidates for election to the board of directors or to make shareholder proposals at a shareholders’ meeting; and require the vote of the holders of at least 60% of the Company’s voting shares for stockholder amendments to the Company’s bylaws. These provisions of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws could discourage potential acquisition

proposals and could delay or prevent a change in control, even though a majority of the Company’s shareholders may consider such proposals desirable. Such provisions could also make it more difficult for third parties to remove and replace the members of the Company’s board of directors. Moreover, these provisions could diminish the opportunities for shareholders to participate in certain tender offers, including tender offers at prices above the then-current market value of the Company’s common stock, and may also inhibit increases in the trading price of the Company’s common stock that could result from takeover attempts or speculation.

In addition, in the event of certain hostile fundamental changes, all of our senior officers are entitled to receive payments equal to two times such officers’ base annual salary in the event they determine not to continue their employment.

Government regulation restricts the scope of our operations.

The Company and Republic operate in a highly regulated environment and are subject to supervision and regulation by several governmental regulatory agencies, including the FDIC, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and the FRB. The Company and Republic are subject to federal and state regulations governing virtually all aspects of their activities, including but not limited to, lines of business, liquidity, investments, the payment of dividends, and others. Regulations that apply to the Company and Republic are generally intended to provide protection for depositors and customers rather than for investors. The Company and Republic will remain subject to these regulations, and to the possibility of changes in federal and state laws, regulations, governmental policies, income tax laws and accounting principles. Changes in the regulatory environment in which the Company and Republic operate could adversely affect the banking industry as a whole and the Company and Republic’s operations in particular. For example, regulatory changes could limit our growth and our return to investors by restricting such activities as the payment of dividends, mergers with or acquisitions by other institutions, investments, loans and interest rates, and providing securities, insurance or trust services. Such regulations and the cost of adherence to such regulations can have a significant impact on earnings and financial condition.

Also, legislation may change present capital requirements, which could restrict the Company and Republic’s activities and require the Company and Republic to maintain additional capital. The Company and Republic cannot predict what changes, if any, legislators and federal and state agencies will make to existing federal and state legislation and regulations or the effect that such changes may have on the Company and Republic’s business.

We anticipate increased and/or changes in regulations as a result of the current turmoil in the financial markets and the efforts of government agencies to stabilize the financial system.

Our business is concentrated in and dependent upon the continued growth and welfare of our primary market area.

We operate primarily in the Philadelphia geographic market. Our success depends upon the business activity, population, income levels, deposits and real estate activity in this market. Although our customers’ business and financial interests may extend well beyond this market area, adverse economic conditions that affect our home market could reduce our growth rate, affect the ability of our customers to repay their loans to us and generally affect our financial condition and results of operations. Because of our geographic concentration, we are less able than other regional or national financial institutions to diversify our credit risks across multiple markets.

We may experience difficulties in managing our growth, and our growth strategy involves risks that may negatively impact our net income.

As part of our general growth strategy, we may expand into additional communities or attempt to strengthen our position in our current markets by opening new branches and acquiring existing branches of other financial institutions. To the extent that we undertake additional branch openings and acquisitions, we are likely to continue to experience the effects of higher operating expenses relative to operating income from the new operations, which may have an adverse effect on our levels of reported net income, return on average equity and return on average assets. Other effects of engaging in such growth strategies may include potential diversion of our management’s time and attention and general disruption to our business.

Our growth may require us to raise additional capital in the future, but that capital may not be available when it is needed.

We are required by federal and state regulatory authorities to maintain adequate levels of capital to support our operations. We anticipate that our existing capital resources will satisfy our capital requirements for the foreseeable future. However, we

may at some point need to raise additional capital to support our continued growth. Our ability to raise additional capital, if needed, will depend on conditions in the capital markets at that time, which are outside our control, and on our financial performance. Accordingly, we cannot assure you of our ability to raise additional capital, if needed, on terms acceptable to us. If we cannot raise additional capital when needed, our ability to further expand our operations through internal growth, branching, de novo bank formations and/or acquisitions could be materially impaired.

Our community banking strategy relies heavily on our management team, and the unexpected loss of key managers may adversely affect our operations.

Much of our success to date has been influenced strongly by our ability to attract and to retain senior management experienced in banking and financial services and familiar with the communities in our market. Our ability to retain executive officers, the current management teams, branch managers and loan officers of our bank subsidiary will continue to be important to the successful implementation of our strategy. It is also critical, as we grow, to be able to attract and retain qualified additional management and loan officers with the appropriate level of experience and knowledge about our market areas to implement our community-based operating strategy. The unexpected loss of services of any key management personnel, or the inability to recruit and retain qualified personnel in the future, could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We have a continuing need for technological change and we may not have the resources to effectively implement new technology.

The financial services industry is constantly undergoing rapid technological changes with frequent introductions of new technology-driven products and services. In addition to better serving customers, the effective use of technology increases efficiency and enables financial institutions to reduce costs. Our future success will depend in part upon our ability to address the needs of our customers by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands for convenience as well as to create additional efficiencies in our operations as we continue to grow and expand in our market. Many of our larger competitors have substantially greater resources to invest in technological improvements. As a result, they may be able to offer additional or superior products to those that we will be able to offer, which would put us at a competitive disadvantage. Accordingly, we cannot provide you with assurance that we will be able to effectively implement new technology-driven products and services or be successful in marketing such products and services to our customers.

There is a limited trading market for our common shares, and you may not be able to resell your shares at or above the price shareholders paid for them.

Although our common shares are listed for trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market, the trading in our common shares has less liquidity than many other companies listed on the NASDAQ. A public trading market having the desired characteristics of depth, liquidity and orderliness depends on the presence in the market of willing buyers and sellers of our common shares at any given time. This presence depends on the individual decisions of investors and general economic and market conditions over which we have no control.

System failure or breaches of our network security could subject us to increased operating costs as well as litigation and other liabilities.

The computer systems and network infrastructure we use could be vulnerable to unforeseen problems. Our operations are dependent upon our ability to protect our computer equipment against damage from physical theft, fire, power loss, telecommunications failure or a similar catastrophic event, as well as from security breaches, denial of service attacks, viruses, worms and other disruptive problems caused by hackers. Any damage or failure that causes an interruption in our operations could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Computer break-ins, phishing and other disruptions could also jeopardize the security of information stored in and transmitted through our computer systems and network infrastructure, which may result in significant liability to us and may cause existing and potential customers to refrain from doing business with us. Although we, with the help of third-party service providers, intend to continue to implement security technology and establish operational procedures to prevent such damage, there can be no assurance that these security measures will be successful. In addition, advances in computer capabilities, new discoveries in the field of cryptography or other developments could result in a compromise or breach of the algorithms we and our third-party service providers use to encrypt and protect customer transaction data. A failure of such security measures could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

We are subject to certain operational risks, including, but not limited to, customer or employee fraud and data processing system failures and errors.

Employee errors and misconduct could subject us to financial losses or regulatory sanctions and seriously harm our reputation. Misconduct by our employees could include hiding unauthorized activities from us, improper or unauthorized activities on behalf of our customers or improper use of confidential information. It is not always possible to prevent employee errors and misconduct, and the precautions we take to prevent and detect this activity may not be effective in all cases. Employee errors could also subject us to financial claims for negligence.

We maintain a system of internal controls and insurance coverage to mitigate operational risks, including data processing system failures and errors and customer or employee fraud. Should our internal controls fail to prevent or detect an occurrence, or if any resulting loss is not insured or exceeds applicable insurance limits, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting may not achieve their intended objectives.

Our system of internal controls cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving their intended objectives because of inherent limitations. Internal control processes that involve human diligence and compliance are subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal controls can also be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal controls.

Item 1B: Unresolved Staff Comments

None

Item 2: Description of Properties

Republic First Bank leases approximately 39,959 square feet on two floors of Two Liberty Place, 50 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The space serves as the headquarters and executive offices of the Company and Republic. Bank office operations and the commercial bank lending department of Republic First Bank are also located at the site. The initial lease term will expire on December 31, 2020 and the lease contains two five year renewal options. Rent expense commenced in June 2007 at an annual rate of approximately $562,684, subject to certain abatements during the first twenty-eight months of the lease. The 2010 annual rent for such location is $902,728, payable in monthly installments.

Republic leases approximately 1,829 square feet on the ground floor at 1601 Market Street in Center City, Philadelphia. This space contains a banking area and vault and represents Republic’s main office. The initial ten year term of the lease expired March 2003 and contains five-year and ten-year renewal options that have been exercised and also contains an additional five-year option. The 2010 annual rent for such location is $115,859 payable in monthly installments.

Republic leases approximately 1,743 square feet of space on the ground floor at 1601 Walnut Street, Center City Philadelphia, PA. This space contains a banking area and vault. The initial ten-year term of the lease expired August 2006. The lease has been extended to August 2014 and contains an additional five-year renewal option. The 2010 annual rent for such location is $138,119, payable in monthly installments.

Republic leases approximately 798 square feet of space on the ground floor and 903 square feet on the 2nd floor at 233 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA. The space contains a banking area and business development office. The initial ten-year term of the lease expired in August 2005, and contains a five year renewal option that has been exercised and also contains an additional five-year option. The 2010 annual rental at such location is $64,370, payable in monthly installments.

Republic entered into a lease agreement that commenced May 1, 2007 for approximately 1,574 square feet for its Bala Cynwyd office at Two Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. The space contains a banking area. The initial six-year, four

month lease term contains two five-year renewal options and the initial lease term will expire on August 31, 2013. The 2010 annual rent at such location is $50,893, payable in monthly installments.

Republic entered into a lease agreement that commenced April 27, 2007 for approximately 2,820 square feet for its Plymouth Meeting office at 421 Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. The space contains a banking area and a business development office. The initial seven-year, five month lease term contains one six-year renewal option and the initial lease terms will expire on September 30, 2014. The 2010 annual rent at such location is $96,115, payable in monthly installments.

Republic owns an approximately 2,800 square foot facility for its Abington, Montgomery County office at 1480 York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania. This space contains a banking area and a business development office.

Republic leases approximately 1,822 square feet on the ground floor at 1818 Market St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The space contains a banking area and a vault. The initial ten-year term of the lease expired in August 2008, has been extended for fifteen years to August 2023, and contains an additional five-year renewal option. The 2010 annual rent for such location is $181,438, payable in monthly installments.

Republic leases approximately 4,700 square feet of space on the first, second, and third floor, at 436 East Baltimore Avenue, Media, Pennsylvania. The space contains a banking area and business development office. The initial five-year term of the lease expired in October 2009 contains a five-year renewal option that has been exercised and also contains three additional five-year renewal options. The 2010 annual rent is $82,804 payable in monthly installments.

Republic leases an approximately 6,000 square feet facility for its Northeast Philadelphia office at Mayfair and Cottman Avenues, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The space contains a banking area and a business development office. The initial fifteen-year term of the lease expires June 2021 with two five-year renewal options. The 2010 annual rent is $96,000 payable in monthly installments.

Republic leases an approximately 1,850 square feet facility for its Voorhees office at 342 Burnt Mill Road, Voorhees, New Jersey. The space contains a banking area. The initial fifteen-year term of the lease expires May 2021 with two five-year renewal options. The 2010 annual rent is $45,000 payable in monthly installments.

Republic entered into a lease agreement that commenced September 1, 2007 for approximately 2,467 square feet at 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The space contains a banking area and a business development office. The initial fifteen-year term of the lease expires August 2022 with three five-year renewal options. The 2010 annual rent is $74,421, payable in monthly installments.

Republic entered into a lease agreement that commenced December 26, 2007 for approximately 2,710 square feet for its Torresdale office, at 8764 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The space contains a banking area and business development office. The initial fifteen-year term of the lease expires December 2022 with two five-year renewal options. The 2010 annual rent is $130,000, payable in monthly installments.

Republic purchased a parcel of land consisting of approximately 2.1 acres, on July 23, 2008, at 335 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, New Jersey. A 4,000 square foot branch facility is in development, and is scheduled to be opened in 2011.

Republic entered into a lease agreement on October 29, 2008 for a building, approximately 5,000 square feet located at 30 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, New Jersey. This location will be utilized for its Haddonfield branch and is scheduled to open in 2010. The initial twenty-year term of the lease expires January 2029 with two five-year renewal options. The 2010 annual rent is to be $140,000 payable in monthly installments.

Republic entered into purchase agreements for three parcels of land on October 12, 2008 totaling approximately 1.2 acres located at the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road, Turnersville, New Jersey. A 4,000 square foot branch facility is to be developed and is scheduled to open in 2011.

Item 3: Legal Proceedings

The Company and Republic are from time to time parties (plaintiff or defendant) to lawsuits in the normal course of business. While any litigation involves an element of uncertainty, management is of the opinion that the liability of the Company and Republic, if any, resulting from such actions will not have a material effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company and Republic.

Item 4: (Removed and Reserved)

PART II

Item 5: Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Market Information

Shares of the Company’s class of common stock are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “FRBK.” The table below presents the range of high and low trade prices reported for the common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market for the periods indicated. Market prices reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown, or commission, and may not necessarily reflect actual transactions. As of March 12, 2010, there were approximately 2,400 holders of the Company’s common stock, which includes an estimate of individual participants in security position listings. On March 12, 2010, the closing price of a share of common stock on Nasdaq was $4.24.

Year	Quarter		High		Low
2009		4th	$	5.05	$	3.81
		3rd		8.10		4.26
		2nd		8.69		6.74
		1st		9.00		4.02

2008		4th	$	9.19	$	7.26
		3rd		10.73		5.71
		2nd		7.75		4.20
		1st		8.59		4.31

Dividend Policy

The Company has not paid any cash dividends on its common stock and has no plans to pay cash dividends during 2010. For certain limitations on Republic’s ability to pay cash dividends to the Company, see “Description of Business - Supervision and Regulation”.

Item 6: Selected Financial Data

	As of or for the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2009			2008			2007			2006			2005

INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Total interest income	$	43,470		$	53,976		$	68,346		$	62,745		$	45,381
Total interest expense		16,055			25,081			38,307			28,679			16,223
Net interest income		27,415			28,895			30,039			34,066			29,158
Provision for loan losses		14,200			7,499			1,590			1,364			1,186
Non-interest income		79			1,242			3,073			3,640			3,614
Non-interest expenses		30,959			23,887			21,364			21,017			18,207
Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes		(17,665	)		(1,249	)		10,158			15,325			13,379
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		(6,223	)		(777	)		3,273			5,207			4,486
Net income (loss)	$	(11,442	)	$	(472	)	$	6,885		$	10,118		$	8,893

PER SHARE DATA
Basic earnings per share
Net income (loss)	$	(1.07	)	$	(0.04	)	$	0.66		$	0.97		$	0.88
Diluted earnings per share
Net income (loss)	$	(1.07	)	$	(0.04	)	$	0.65		$	0.95		$	0.84

Book value per share	$	6.59		$	7.46		$	7.80		$	7.16		$	6.17

BALANCE SHEET DATA
Total assets	$	1,008,642		$	951,980		$	1,016,308		$	1,008,824		$	850,855
Total loans, net		680,977			774,673			813,041			784,002			670,469
Total investment securities (1)		192,395			90,066			90,299			109,176			44,161
Total deposits		882,894			739,167			780,855			754,773			647,843
FHLB & overnight advances		25,000			102,309			133,433			159,723			123,867
Subordinated debt		22,476			22,476			11,341			6,186			6,186
Total shareholders’ equity		70,264			79,327			80,467			74,734			63,677

PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average assets on continuing operations		(1.22	)%		(0.05	)%		0.71	%		1.19	%		1.22	%
Return on average shareholders’ equity on continuing operations		(15.32	)%		(0.60	)%		8.86	%		14.59	%		15.22	%
Net interest margin		3.13	%		3.28	%		3.26	%		4.20	%		4.23	%
Total non-interest expenses as a percentage of average assets		3.29	%		2.54	%		2.20	%		2.48	%		2.49	%

ASSET QUALITY RATIOS
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans		1.85	%		1.07	%		1.04	%		1.02	%		1.12	%
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans		49.32	%		48.51	%		38.19	%		116.51	%		222.52	%
Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans		3.75	%		2.21	%		2.71	%		0.87	%		0.50	%
Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets		3.93	%		2.72	%		2.55	%		0.74	%		0.42	%
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans, net		1.33	%		0.96	%		0.14	%		0.13	%		0.04	%

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RATIOS
Average equity to average assets		7.94	%		8.44	%		8.01	%		8.17	%		7.99	%
Leverage ratio		9.36	%		11.14	%		9.44	%		8.75	%		8.89	%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets		11.89	%		12.26	%		10.07	%		9.46	%		10.65	%
Total capital to risk-weighted assets		13.14	%		13.26	%		11.01	%		10.30	%		11.81	%

(1)	Includes restricted stock

Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The following is management’s discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of operations, liquidity and capital resources presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.

Critical Accounting Policies, Judgments and Estimates

In reviewing and understanding financial information for the Company you are encouraged to read and understand the significant accounting policies used in preparing our consolidated financial statements. These policies are described in Note 3 of the notes to our audited consolidated financial statements. The accounting and financial reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and to general practices within the banking industry. The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Management evaluates these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis including those related to the allowance for loan losses, other-than-temporary impairment of securities and deferred income taxes. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and various other factors and assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. These form the bases for making judgments on the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Allowance for Loan Losses— Management’s periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is based on the Company’s past loan loss experience, the volume and composition of lending conducted by the Company, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, current economic conditions and other factors affecting the known and inherent risk in the portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is increased by charges to income through the provision for loan losses and decreased by charge-offs (net of recoveries). The allowance is maintained at a level that management, based upon its evaluation, considers adequate to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including, among others, the amount and timing of expected future cash flows on impacted loans, exposure at default, value of collateral, and estimated losses on our commercial and residential loan portfolios. All of these estimates may be susceptible to significant change.

The allowance consists of specific allowances for both impaired loans and all classified loans which are not impaired, and a general allowance on the remainder of the portfolio. Although we determine the amount of each element of the allowance separately, the entire allowance for loan losses is available for the entire portfolio.

We establish an allowance on certain impaired loans for the amount by which the discounted cash flows, observable market price, or fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, is lower than the carrying value of the loan. A loan is considered to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. A delay or shortfall in amount of payments does not necessarily result in the loan being identified as impaired.

We also establish a specific valuation allowance on classified loans which are not impaired. We segregate these loans by category and assign allowances to each loan based on inherent losses associated with each type of lending and consideration that these loans, in the aggregate, represent an above-average credit risk and that more of these loans will prove to be uncollectible compared to loans in the general portfolio. Classification of a loan within this category is based on identified weaknesses that increase the credit risk of the loan.

We establish a general allowance on non-classified loans to recognize the inherent losses associated with lending activities, but which, unlike specific allowances, have not been allocated to particular loans. This general valuation allowance is determined by segregating the loans by loan category and assigning allowance percentages based on our historical loss experience, delinquency trends, and management’s evaluation of the collectibility of the loan portfolio.

The allowance is adjusted for significant factors that, in management’s judgment, affect the collectibility of the portfolio as of the evaluation date. These significant factors may include changes in lending policies and procedures, changes in existing general economic and business conditions affecting our primary lending areas, credit quality trends, collateral value, loan volumes and concentrations, seasoning of the loan portfolio, loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio, duration of the current business cycle, and bank regulatory examination results. The applied loss factors are reevaluated each reporting period to ensure their relevance in the current economic environment.

While management uses the best information known to it in order to make loan loss allowance valuations, adjustments to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic and other conditions, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, or changes in accounting guidance. In times of economic slowdown, either regional or national, the risk inherent in the loan portfolio could increase resulting in the need for additional provisions to the allowance for loan losses in future periods. An increase could also be necessitated by an increase in the size of the loan portfolio or in any of its components even though the credit quality of the overall portfolio may be improving. Historically, our estimates of the allowance for loan loss have provided adequate coverage against actual losses incurred. In addition, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and the FDIC, as an integral part of their examination processes, periodically review our allowance for loan losses. The Pennsylvania Department of Banking or the FDIC may require the recognition of adjustment to the allowance for loan losses based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examinations. To the extent that actual outcomes differ from management’s estimates, additional provisions to the allowance for loan losses may be required that would adversely impact earnings in future periods.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Securities—Securities are evaluated on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when market conditions warrant such an evaluation, to determine whether a decline in their value is other-than-temporary. To determine whether a loss in value is other-than-temporary, management utilizes criteria such as the reasons underlying the decline, the magnitude and duration of the decline and the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in the fair value. The term “other-than-temporary” is not intended to indicate that the decline is permanent, but indicates that the prospects for a near-term recovery of value is not necessarily favorable, or that there is a lack of evidence to support a realizable value equal to or greater than the carrying value of the investment. Once a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary, the value of the security is reduced and a corresponding charge to earnings is recognized.

Income Taxes—Management makes estimates and judgments to calculate various tax liabilities and determine the recoverability of various deferred tax assets, which arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of revenues and expenses. Management also estimates a reserve for deferred tax assets if, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. These estimates and judgments are inherently subjective. Historically, our estimates and judgments to calculate our deferred tax accounts have not required significant revision.

In evaluating our ability to recover deferred tax assets, management considers all available positive and negative evidence, including our past operating results and our forecast of future taxable income. In determining future taxable income, management makes assumptions for the amount of taxable income, the reversal of temporary differences and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require us to make judgments about our future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates we use to manage our business. Any reduction in estimated future taxable income may require us to record a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. An increase in the valuation allowance would result in additional income tax expense in the period and could have a significant impact on our future earnings.

Results of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

Overview

The Company had a net loss of $11.4 million or $1.07 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to a net loss of $472,000, or $0.04 per diluted share for the comparable prior year. There was a $10.5 million, or 19.5%, decrease in total interest income, reflecting a 90 basis point decrease in the yield on average loans outstanding while interest expense decreased $9.0 million, reflecting a 130 basis point decrease in the rate on average interest-bearing deposits outstanding. Accordingly, net interest income decreased $1.5 million between the periods. The provision for loan losses in 2009 increased to $14.2 million, compared to $7.5 million provision expense in 2008, reflecting additional reserves on certain loans as the Company continues to deal with the extreme impact of the current economic environment. Non-interest income decreased $1.2 million to $79,000 in 2009 compared to $1.2 million in 2008, primarily due to impairment charges on investment securities. Non-interest expenses increased $7.1 million to $31.0 million compared to $23.9 million in 2008, primarily due to activities surrounding the anticipated closing of the Metro merger as salaries and employee benefit expense increased by $3.1 million and consulting fees increased by $1.3 million. In addition, regulatory assessments and costs increased by $1.8 million due to actions taken by the FDIC coupled with strong growth in core deposits. Return on average assets and average equity was (1.22)% and (15.32)% respectively, in 2009 compared to (0.05)% and (0.60)% respectively in 2008.

Analysis of Net Interest Income

Historically, the Company’s earnings have depended primarily upon Republic’s net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on interest-earning assets and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is affected by changes in the mix of the volume and rates of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The following table provides an analysis of net interest income on an annualized basis, setting forth for the periods average assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity, interest income earned on interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, average yields earned on interest-earning assets and average rates on interest-bearing liabilities, and Republic’s net interest margin (net interest income as a percentage of average total interest-earning assets). Averages are computed based on daily balances. Non-accrual loans are included in average loans receivable. Yields are adjusted for tax equivalency in 2009, 2008 and 2007, as Republic had tax-exempt income in those years.

	Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Yield/ Rate (1)			Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Yield/ Rate (1)			Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Yield/ Rate (1)
(Dollars in thousands)	For the Year Ended December 31, 2009							For the Year Ended December 31, 2008							For the Year Ended December 31, 2007
Interest-earning assets:
Federal funds sold and other interest-earning assets	$	48,580	$	118		0.24	%	$	9,821	$	218		2.22	%	$	13,923	$	686		4.93	%
Investment securities and restricted stock		96,787		4,633		4.79	%		89,365		5,135		5.75	%		95,715		5,752		6.01	%
Loans receivable		736,647		38,943		5.29	%		789,446		48,846		6.19	%		820,380		62,184		7.58	%
Total interest-earning assets		882,014		43,694		4.95	%		888,632		54,199		6.10	%		930,018		68,622		7.38	%
Other assets		58,106							51,349							39,889
Total assets	$	940,120						$	939,981						$	969,907
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Demand - non-interest bearing	$	86,621	$	-		N/A		$	76,671	$	-		N/A		$	78,641	$	-		N/A
Demand - interest-bearing		47,174		310		0.66	%		33,976		327		0.96	%		38,850		428		1.10	%
Money market & savings		281,621		5,258		1.87	%		222,590		6,150		2.76	%		266,706		11,936		4.48	%
Time deposits		383,535		8,374		2.18	%		397,740		14,844		3.73	%		361,120		18,822		5.21	%
Total deposits		798,951		13,942		1.75	%		730,977		21,321		2.92	%		745,317		31,186		4.18	%
Total interest-
bearing deposits		712,330		13,942		1.96	%		654,306		21,321		3.26	%		666,676		31,186		4.68	%
Other borrowings		57,454		2,113		3.68	%		121,236		3,760		3.10	%		133,122		7,121		5.35	%
Total interest-bearing
liabilities		769,784		16,055		2.09	%		775,542		25,081		3.23	%		799,798		38,307		4.79	%
Total deposits and
other borrowings		856,405		16,055		1.87	%		852,213		25,081		2.94	%		878,439		38,307		4.36	%
Non-interest-bearing
Other liabilities		9,031							8,459							13,734
Shareholders’ equity		74,684							79,309							77,734
Total liabilities and
Shareholders’ equity	$	940,120						$	939,981						$	969,907
Net interest income (2)			$	27,639						$	29,118						$	30,315
Net interest spread						2.86	%						2.87	%						2.59	%
Net interest margin (2)						3.13	%						3.28	%						3.26	%

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(1) Yields on investments are calculated based on amortized cost.

(2) Net interest income and net interest margin are presented on a tax equivalent basis. Net interest income has been increased over the financial statement amount by $224, $223 and $276 in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, to adjust for tax equivalency. The tax equivalent net interest margin is calculated by dividing tax equivalent net interest income by average total interest earning assets.

Rate/Volume Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income

Net interest income may also be analyzed by segregating the volume and rate components of interest income and interest expense. The following table sets forth an analysis of volume and rate changes in net interest income for the periods indicated. For purposes of this table, changes in interest income and expense are allocated to volume and rate categories based upon the respective changes in average balances and average rates.

	Year ended December 31, 2009 vs. 2008									Year ended December 31, 2008 vs. 2007
				Change due to									Change due to
(Dollars in thousands)	Average Volume			Average Rate			Total			Average Volume			Average Rate			Total
Interest earned on:
Federal funds sold and other
interest-earning assets	$	94		$	(194	)	$	(100	)	$	(91	)	$	(377	)	$	(468	)
Securities		355			(857	)		(502	)		(366	)		(251	)		(617	)
Loans		(2,791	)		(7,112	)		(9,903	)		(1,919	)		(11,419	)		(13,338	)
Total interest earning assets	$	(2,342	)	$	(8,163	)	$	(10,505	)	$	(2,376	)	$	(12,047	)	$	(14,423	)
Interest expense of
Deposits
Interest-bearing demand deposits	$	(87	)	$	104		$	17		$	47		$	54		$	101
Money market and savings		(1,102	)		1,994			892			1,222			4,564			5,786
Time deposits		310			6,160			6,470			(1,370	)		5,348			3,978
Total deposit interest expense		(879	)		8,258			7,379			(101	)		9,966			9,865
Other borrowings		2,346			(699	)		1,647			370			2,991			3,361
Total interest expense		1,467			7,559			9,026			269			12,957			13,226
Net interest income	$	(875	)	$	(604	)	$	(1,479	)	$	(2,107	)	$	910		$	(1,197	)

Net Interest Income

The Company’s tax equivalent net interest margin decreased 15 basis points to 3.13% for the year ended December 31, 2009, versus 3.28% in the prior year comparable period.

While yields on interest-bearing assets decreased 115 basis points to 4.95% in 2009 from 6.10% in the prior year comparable period, the rate on total deposits and other borrowings decreased 107 basis points to 1.87% from 2.94% between those respective periods. The decrease in yields on assets and rates on deposits and borrowings was due to repricing assets and liabilities primarily as a result of actions taken by the Federal Reserve.

The Company's tax equivalent net interest income decreased $1.5 million, or 5.2%, to $27.6 million for 2009, from $29.1 million for the prior year comparable period. The decrease in net interest income was due primarily to a decrease in average loans. Average interest earning assets amounted to $882.0 million for 2009 and $888.6 million for the comparable prior year period but average loans decreased $52.8 million, replaced primarily with lower yielding investment securities, federal funds sold and other interest earning assets.

The Company’s total tax equivalent interest income decreased $10.5 million, or 19.4%, to $43.7 million for 2009, from $54.2 million for the prior year comparable period. Interest and fees on loans decreased $9.9 million, or 20.3%, to $38.9 million for 2009, from $48.8 million for the prior year comparable period. The decrease was due primarily to the 90 basis point decline in the yield on loans resulting from the repricing of the variable rate loan portfolio as a result of actions taken by the Federal Reserve. Tax equivalent interest and dividends on investment securities decreased $502,000 to $4.6 million for 2009, from $5.1 million for the prior year comparable period, primarily reflecting lower yields. Interest on federal funds sold and other interest-earning assets decreased $100,000, or 45.9%, reflecting decreases in short- term market interest rates.

The Company’s total interest expense decreased $9.0 million, or 36.0%, to $16.1 million for 2009, from $25.1 million for the prior year comparable period. Interest-bearing liabilities averaged $769.8 million for 2009, versus $775.5 million for the prior year comparable period, or a decrease of $5.8 million. The decrease primarily reflected reduced external funding requirements due to a decrease in outstanding loans. Average deposit balances increased $68.0 million while there was a $63.8 million decrease in average other borrowings. The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 114 basis points to 2.09% for 2009. Interest expense on time deposit balances decreased $6.5 million to $8.4 million in 2009 from $14.8 million

in the comparable prior year period, primarily reflecting lower rates. Money market and savings interest expense decreased $892,000 to $5.3 million in 2009, from $6.2 million in the comparable prior year period. The decrease in interest expense on deposits reflected the impact of the lower short-term interest rate environment. Accordingly, rates on total interest-bearing deposits decreased 130 basis points in 2009 compared to the comparable prior year period.

Interest expense on other borrowings decreased $1.6 million to $2.1 million in 2009, as a result of lower average balances due to reduced external funding requirements. Average other borrowings, primarily overnight FHLB borrowings, decreased $63.8 million, or 52.6%, between the respective periods. Interest expense on other borrowings includes the impact of $22.5 million of average trust preferred securities and $25.0 million of FHLB term borrowings.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses is charged to operations in an amount necessary to bring the total allowance for loan losses to a level that reflects the known and adequate to absorb estimated inherent losses in the portfolio. The provision for loan losses amounted to $14.2 million during 2009 compared to $7.5 million for the comparable prior year period.

The $14.2 million provision recorded in 2009 was primarily driven by a comprehensive internal, external and regulatory review of the Company’s loan portfolio. As a result of these reviews, management determined that an increased provision would be required. The significant increase from the comparable prior year period was primarily due to the continued decline of collateral values within the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio and a change in its methodology for calculating potential loan losses inherent in its loan portfolio, coupled with a more conservative loan classification system. At December 31, 2009, as a result of the above items loan specific reserves were increased to $7.1 million representing 55% of the overall allowance for loan losses.

Non-Interest Income

Total non-interest income decreased $1.1 million to $79,000 for 2009 compared to $1.2 million for the comparable prior year period, primarily due to an increase of $0.7 million in impairment charges on bank pooled trust preferred securities held in the Company’s investment portfolio. During the second quarter of 2009, the Company recorded a cumulative effect adjustment in the amount of $0.8 million to reclassify the non-credit component of previously recognized impairment on one these securities in accordance with accounting guidance issued in April 2009 under ASC 320-10. The reclassification resulted in an adjustment between retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive income on the balance sheet. This impairment had previously been recognized as a reduction to earnings during the fourth quarter of 2008. Due to further deterioration of the underlying collateral of the pooled trust preferred securities, the Company again recognized an other than temporary impairment charge of $0.8 million related to the same security during the fourth quarter of 2009 without the ability to re-state prior year results according to the accounting guidance.

Non-Interest Expenses

Total non-interest expenses increased $7.1 million, or 29.6% to $31.0 million for 2009 compared to $23.9 million for 2008. Salaries and employee benefits increased $3.1 million, or 31.9%, to $12.7 million for 2009 as a result annual merit increases and higher medical insurance premiums. In addition, the Company continued to add staff in anticipation of the closing of the proposed Metro merger. Occupancy expense increased to $3.1 million in 2009, compared to $2.4 million for 2008 due to higher maintenance costs and incremental rent increases at several store locations, as well as the corporate headquarters. Professional fees increased to $2.3 million in 2009, compared to $1.0 million in 2008 mainly due to an increase in consulting fees mainly due to activities surrounding the anticipated closing of the proposed Metro merger. Regulatory assessments and costs increased to $2.3 million for 2009 from $0.6 million in 2008, primarily resulting from increases in statutory FDIC insurance rates along with a one-time special assessment paid during the third quarter of 2009

Provision for Income Taxes

The benefit for income taxes generated by the Company’s net operating losses increased to $6.2 million for 2009, compared to $777,000 for the prior year comparable period. The effective tax rates in those periods were 35% and a 62% benefit respectively.

Results of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007

Overview

The Company’s net income decreased $7.4 million, or 106.9%, to a loss of $472,000 or $ (.04) per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to $6.9 million, or $0.65 per diluted share for the prior year. There was a $14.4 million, or 21.0%, decrease in total interest income, reflecting a 3.8% decrease in average loans outstanding while interest expense decreased $13.2 million reflecting a 1.9% decrease in average interest bearing deposits. Accordingly, net interest income decreased $1.1 million. The provision for loan losses in 2009 increased $5.9 million to $7.5 million, compared to $1.6 million in 2007, reflecting the impact of an economic downturn in real estate markets. Non-interest income decreased $1.8 million to $1.2 million in 2008 compared to $3.1 million in 2007. The decrease reflected a $4.1 million impairment charge on a bank pooled trust preferred security. Non-interest expenses increased $2.5 million to $23.9 million compared to $21.4 million in 2007. The increase reflected $1.6 million of write downs and losses on the sale of other real estate which also reflected the impact of the economic downturn. Return on average assets and average equity of (0.05)% and (0.60)% respectively in 2008 compared to 0.71% and 8.86% respectively in 2007.

Net Interest Income

The Company’s tax equivalent net interest margin increased 2 basis points to 3.28% for 2008, versus 3.26% in 2007.

While yields on interest-bearing assets decreased 128 basis points to 6.10% in 2008 from 7.38% in 2007, the rate on total deposits and other borrowings decreased 142 basis points to 2.94% from 4.36% between those respective periods. The 142 basis point decrease in the cost of deposits and other borrowings exceeded the 128 basis point decrease in yield on interest-bearing assets by 14 basis points. However, the net interest margin increased by a lesser 2 basis points reflecting a reduction in the amount loan balances which are the highest yielding interest earning assets. The decrease in yields on assets and rates on deposits and borrowings was due primarily to the repricing of assets and liabilities as a result of actions taken by the Federal Reserve since September 2007.

The Company's tax equivalent net interest income decreased $1.2 million, or 3.9%, to $29.1 million for 2008, from $30.3 million for the prior year comparable period. As shown in the Rate Volume table above, the decrease in net interest income was due primarily to a decrease in average interest-earning assets as well as a larger concentration of higher rate time deposits that offset a decrease in average money market and savings deposits. Average interest earning assets amounted to $888.6 million for 2008 and $930.0 million for the comparable prior year period. The $41.4 million decrease resulted from reductions in loans, securities and federal funds sold.

The Company’s total tax equivalent interest income decreased $14.4 million, or 21.0%, to $54.2 million for 2008, from $68.6 million for the prior year comparable period. Interest and fees on loans decreased $13.3 million, or 21.4%, to $48.8 million for 2008, from $62.2 million for the prior year comparable period. The decrease was due primarily to the 139 basis point decline in the yield on loans resulting primarily from the repricing of the variable rate loan portfolio as a result of actions taken by the Federal Reserve as well as a $30.9 million, or 3.8%, decrease in average loans outstanding to $789.4 million from $820.4 million. Interest and dividends on investment securities decreased $617,000, or 10.7%, to $5.1 million 2008, from $5.8 million for the prior year comparable period. This decrease reflected a decrease in average securities outstanding of $6.4 million, or 6.6%, to $89.4 million from $95.7 million for the prior year comparable period. Interest on federal funds sold and other interest-earning assets decreased $468,000, or 68.2%, reflecting decreases in short-term interest rates and a $4.1 million decrease in average balances to $9.8 million for 2008 from $13.9 million for the comparable prior year period.

The Company’s total interest expense decreased $13.2 million, or 34.5%, to $25.1 million for 2008, from $38.3 million for the prior year comparable period. Interest-bearing liabilities averaged $775.5 million for 2008, versus $799.8 million for the prior year comparable period, or a decrease of $24.3 million. The decrease primarily reflected reduced funding requirements due to a decrease in average interest earning assets. Average deposit balances decreased $14.3 million while there was an $11.9 million decrease in average other borrowings. The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 156 basis points to 3.23% for 2008. Interest expense on time deposit balances decreased $4.0 million to $14.8 million in 2008 from $18.8 million in the comparable prior year period, reflecting lower rates, the impact of which more than offset the impact of higher average balances. Money market and savings interest expense decreased $5.8 million to $6.2 million in 2008, from $11.9 million in the comparable prior year period. The decrease in interest expense on deposits reflected the impact of the lower short-term interest rate environment as well as lower average balances. Accordingly, rates on total interest-bearing deposits decreased 142 basis points in 2008 compared to the comparable prior year period.

Interest expense on other borrowings decreased $3.4 million to $3.8 million in 2008, reflecting the lower short- term interest rate environment and lower average balances. Average other borrowings, primarily overnight FHLB borrowings, decreased $11.9 million, or 8.9%, between the respective periods. Rates on overnight borrowings reflected the lower short- term interest rate environment as the rate of other borrowings decreased to 3.10% in 2008, from 5.35% in the comparable prior year period. In addition to the overnight FHLB borrowings, other borrowings also include average balances of $17.8 million of subordinated debentures supporting trust preferred securities and $14.3 million of FHLB term borrowings.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses is charged to operations in an amount necessary to bring the total allowance for loan losses to a level that reflects the known and inherent losses in the portfolio. The provision for loan losses amounted to $7.5 million for 2008 compared to $1.6 million for 2007. The majority of the increase in the provision for 2008 resulted from specific provisions for individual loans on properties secured by real estate. The 2007 provision reflected $283,000 for net recoveries on tax refund loans. The remaining provisions in both periods also reflected amounts required to increase the allowance for loan growth in accordance with the Company’s methodology. Net charge-offs increased from $1.1 million in 2007 to $7.6 million in 2008 and non-accrual loans decreased from $22.3 million at December 31, 2007 to $17.3 million at December 31, 2008.

Non-Interest Income

Total non-interest income decreased $1.8 million to $1.2 million for 2008 compared to $3.1 million for 2007, primarily due to a $1.4 million impairment charge on a bank pooled trust preferred security. In addition, a decrease of $815,000 in loan advisory and servicing fees, which reflected the economic downturn in real estate markets was partially offset by a onetime $309, 000 gain from a Mastercard transaction and a $100,000 legal settlement

Non-Interest Expenses

Total non-interest expenses increased $2.5 million, or 11.8%, to $23.9 million for 2008 from $21.4 million in 2007. Salaries and employee benefits decreased $983,000, or 9.3%, to $9.6 million for 2008 from $10.6 million in 2007. That decrease reflected a reduction in bonuses and incentives, deferred compensation and other benefits of $702,000.

Occupancy expense increased $27,000, or 1.1%, to $2.4 million for 2008 compared to $2.4 million for 2007.

Depreciation expense decreased $17,000, of 1.3%, to $1.3 million for 2008 compared to $1.3 million for 2007.

Legal fees increased $704,000, or 93.9%, to $1.5 million for 2008 compared to $750,000 for 2007 resulting primarily from increased legal fees for loan collections and fees related to the merger that had been proposed with Metro.

Other real estate, including property write downs and losses on sales and property maintenance expenses, increased $2.1 million to $2.1 million in 2008 compared to $23,000 in 2007 as a result of the increase in properties taken into other real estate owned, which reflected the economic downturn in real estate markets and declining credit quality.

Advertising expenses decreased $39,000, or 7.8%, to $464,000 for 2008 compared to $503,000 for 2007. The decrease was primarily due to lower levels of print advertising.

Data processing increased $152,000, or 21.9%, to $845,000 for 2008 compared to $693,000 for 2007, primarily due to system enhancements.

Insurance expense increased $163,000, or 41.0%, to $561,000 for 2008 compared to $398,000 for 2007, resulting primarily from higher rates.

Professional fees increased $431,000, or 79.5%, to $973,000 for 2008 compared to $542,000 for 2007, reflecting increases in consulting fees.

Regulatory assessments and costs increased $380,000 to $556,000 in 2008, compared to $176,000 in 2007, resulting primarily from increases in statutory FDIC insurance rates.

Taxes, other decreased $92,000, or 11.2%, to $728,000 for 2008 compared to $820, 000 for 2007. The decrease reflected a reduction in Philadelphia Business Privilege Tax which more than offset an increase in Pennsylvania shares tax, which is assessed at an amount of 1.25% on a 6 year moving average of regulatory capital. The full amount of the increase resulted from increased capital.

Other expenses decreased $308,000, or 10.0%, to $2.8 million for 2008 compared to $3.1 million for 2007. The decrease reflected a $150,000 decrease in courier fees resulting from the imaging of checks which replaced physical couriers, and lesser decreases in a number of other categories including printing, supplies, director fees, fraud losses, auto expense, postage, freight and others.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes decreased $4.1 million to a benefit of $777,000 for 2008 from $3.3 million for 2007. That decrease was primarily the result of the decrease in pre-tax income. The effective tax rate for 2007 was 32% and because of the small benefit in 2008, the tax rate was not meaningful in that year.

Financial Condition

December 31, 2009 Compared to December 31, 2008

Total assets increased $56.7 million to $1.0 billion at December 31, 2009, compared to $952.0 million at December 31, 2008. This increase was driven by strong growth in the Company’s core deposit base resulting in increased balances in cash and cash equivalents and the investment securities portfolio. This growth was partially offset by a reduction in outstanding loans receivable as the Company continues to strategically manage its concentration of loans in the commercial real estate portfolio.

Loans

The loan portfolio, which represents the Company’s largest asset, is its most significant source of interest income. The Company’s lending strategy is to focus on small and medium sized businesses and professionals that seek highly personalized banking services. The loan portfolio consists of secured and unsecured commercial loans including commercial real estate, construction loans, residential mortgages, automobile loans, home improvement loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, overdraft lines of credit and others. Total gross loans decreased $89.3 million, or 11.4%, to $693.8 million at December 31, 2009, versus $783.1 million at December 31, 2008. Substantially all of the decrease resulted from a reduction in commercial real estate loans as a result of the Company’s ongoing effort to reduce exposure to commercial real estate and reposition its portfolio. Republic’s commercial loans typically range between $250,000 and $5,000,000 but customers may borrow significantly larger amounts up to Republic’s legal lending limit of approximately $13.8 million at December 31, 2009. Individual customers may have several loans that are secured by different collateral which are in total subject to that lending limit. The aggregate amount of those relationships that exceeded $9.2 million at December 31, 2009, was $296.5 million. The $9.2 million threshold approximates 10% of total regulatory capital and reflects an additional internal monitoring guideline.

Investment Securities

Investment securities available-for-sale are investments which may be sold in response to changing market and interest rate conditions and for liquidity and other purposes. The Company’s investment securities available-for-sale consist primarily of U.S. Government Agency bonds, U.S. Government Agency issued mortgage backed securities which include collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), municipal securities and debt securities, which include corporate bonds and trust preferred securities. Available-for-sale securities totaled $185.4 million at December 31, 2009, an increase of $102.4 million, or 123.3%, from year-end 2008. At December 31, 2009, the portfolio had a net unrealized loss of $1.1 million, compared to a net unrealized loss of $2.2 million at December 31, 2008.

Investment securities held-to-maturity are investments for which there is the intent and ability to hold the investment to maturity. These investments are carried at amortized cost. The held-to-maturity portfolio consists primarily of debt securities and stocks. At December 31, 2009, securities held to maturity totaled $155,000, which was comparable to the $198,000 at year-end 2008. At both dates, respective carrying values approximated market values.

Restricted Stock

Republic is required to maintain FHLB stock in proportion to its outstanding debt to FHLB. When the debt is repaid, the purchase price of the stock is refunded. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, FHLB stock totaled $6.7 million.

Republic is also required to maintain stock in Atlantic Central Bankers Bank (“ACBB”) as a condition of a contingency line of credit. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, ACBB stock totaled $143,000.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and due from banks, interest bearing deposits and federal funds sold comprise this category which consists of the Company’s most liquid assets. The aggregate amount in these three categories increased by $21.2 million, to $55.6 million at December 31, 2009, from $34.4 million at December 31, 2008, primarily due to the deposit growth recognized during 2009.

Fixed Assets

Bank premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation totaled $24.5 million at December 31, 2009 an increase of $10.3 million, or 72.4% from $14.2 million at December 31, 2008, primarily reflecting store renovation and expansion to enhance retail and deposit gathering efforts.

Other Real Estate Owned

The balance of other real estate owned increased to $13.6 million at December 31, 2009 from $8.6 million at December 31, 2008 due to additions totaling $8.1 million partially offset by write-downs on properties of $1.6 million and proceeds from sales of $1.5 million.

Bank Owned Life Insurance

At December 31, 2009, the value of the insurance was $12.4 million, an increase of $255,000, or 2.1%, from $12.1 million at December 31, 2008. The increase reflected income earned on the insurance policies.

Other Assets

Other assets increased by $11.2 million to $25.2 million at December 31, 2009, from $14.0 million at December 31, 2008. This change was driven by increase in the tax receivable and deferred tax asset balances, along with an increase in prepaid expenses related to the prepayment of three-years of FDIC insurance premiums.

Deposits

Deposits, which include non-interest and interest-bearing demand deposits, money market, savings and time deposits including some brokered deposits, are Republic’s major source of funding. Deposits are generally solicited from the Company’s

market area through the offering of a variety of products to attract and retain customers, with a primary focus on multi-product relationships.

Total deposits increased by $143.7 million to $882.9 million at December 31, 2009, from $739.2 million at December 31, 2008 due to the emphasis placed on the gathering of low-cost core deposits. Average transaction accounts increased 24.7%, or $82.2 million from the prior year end to $415.4 million in 2009. Time deposits decreased $16.4 million, or 4.2%, to $377.3 million at December 31, 2009, versus $393.7 million at the prior year-end as the Company intentionally reduced its dependence upon brokered deposits as a funding source.

Short-Term Borrowings and FHLB Advances

Short-term borrowings and FHLB advances are used to supplement deposit generation. Republic had $25.0 million of term borrowings at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008. The $25.0 million of term borrowings mature June, 2010. Republic had no short-term borrowings (overnight) at December 31, 2009 versus $77.3 million at the prior year-end.

Shareholders’ Equity

Total shareholders’ equity decreased $9.0 million to $70.3 million at December 31, 2009, versus $79.3 million at December 31, 2008. This decrease was primarily the result of the net loss recorded during 2009.

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the financial statements.

Credit risk is defined as the possibility of sustaining a loss due to the failure of the other parties to a financial instrument to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract. The maximum exposure to credit loss under commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. The Company uses the same underwriting standards and policies in making credit commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.

Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent potential credit risk are commitments to extend credit of approximately $68.6 million and $83.1 million and standby letters of credit of approximately $3.7 million and $5.3 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Commitments often expire without being drawn upon. The $68.6 million of commitments to extend credit at December 31, 2009, were substantially all variable rate commitments.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and many require the payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained upon extension of credit is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies but may include real estate, marketable securities, pledged deposits, equipment and accounts receivable.

Contractual obligations and other commitments

The following table sets forth contractual obligations and other commitments representing required and potential cash outflows as of December 31, 2009:

(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Less than One Year		One to Three Years		Three to Five Years		After Five Years
Minimum annual rentals or noncancellable operating leases	$	48,263	$	2,118	$	4,412	$	4,620	$	37,113
Remaining contractual maturities of time Deposits		377,254		371,565		4,013		1,676		-
Subordinated debt		22,476		-		-		-		22,476
Employment agreements		1,298		433		865		-		-
Director and Officer retirement plan obligations		1,412		244		251		210		707
Loan commitments		68,611		58,706		2,152		7,592		161
Standby letters of credit		3,683		3,575		108		-		-
Total	$	522,997	$	436,641	$	11,801	$	14,098	$	60,457

As of December 31, 2009, the Company had entered into non-cancelable lease agreements for its main office and operations center, eleven current Republic retail branch facilities, and a new branch facility scheduled to open in 2010, expiring through August 31, 2037, including renewal options. The leases are accounted for as operating leases. The minimum rental payments required under these leases are $48.3 million through the year 2037, including renewal options. The Company has entered into an employment agreement with the CEO of the Company. The aggregate commitment for future salaries and benefits under this employment agreement at December 31, 2009 is approximately $1.3 million. The Company has retirement plan agreements with certain directors and officers. The accrued benefits under the plan at December 31, 2009 was approximately $1.4 million, with a minimum age of 65 established to qualify for the payments.

At December 31, 2009, the Company had no foreign loans and no loan concentrations exceeding 10% of total loans except for credits extended to real estate operators and lessors in the aggregate amount of $253.7 million, which represented 36.6% of gross loans receivable at December 31, 2009. Various types of real estate are included in this category, including industrial, retail shopping centers, office space, residential multi-family and others. In addition, credits extended for real estate agents and managers amounted to $119.6 million, which represented 17.2% of gross loans receivable at December 31, 2009 and single family construction loans in the amount of $72.6 million which represented 10.5% of gross loans receivable at December 31, 2009. Loan concentrations are considered to exist when amounts are loaned to a multiple number of borrowers engaged in similar activities that management believes would cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions.

Interest Rate Risk Management

The Company attempts to manage its assets and liabilities in a manner that optimizes net interest income in a range of interest rate environments. Management uses GAP analysis and simulation models to monitor behavior of its interest sensitive assets and liabilities. Adjustments to the mix of assets and liabilities are made periodically in an effort to provide steady growth in net interest income.

Management presently believes that the effect on Republic of any future reduction in interest rates, reflected in lower yielding assets, could be detrimental since Republic may not have the immediate ability to commensurately decrease rates on its interest bearing liabilities, primarily time deposits, other borrowings and certain transaction accounts. An increase in interest rates could have a negative effect on Republic, due to a possible lag in the repricing of core deposits not taken into account in the static GAP analysis.

Interest rate risk management involves managing the extent to which interest-sensitive assets and interest-sensitive liabilities are matched. The Company attempts to optimize net interest income while managing period-to-period fluctuations

therein. The Company typically defines interest-sensitive assets and interest-sensitive liabilities as those that reprice within one year or less. Generally, the Company limits long-term fixed rate assets and liabilities in its efforts to manage interest rate risk.

The difference between interest-sensitive assets and interest-sensitive liabilities is known as the “interest-sensitivity gap” (“GAP”). A positive GAP occurs when interest-sensitive assets exceed interest-sensitive liabilities repricing in the same time periods, and a negative GAP occurs when interest-sensitive liabilities exceed interest-sensitive assets repricing in the same time periods. A negative GAP ratio suggests that a financial institution may be better positioned to take advantage of declining interest rates rather than increasing interest rates, and a positive GAP ratio suggests the converse. Static GAP analysis describes interest rate sensitivity at a point in time. However, it alone does not accurately measure the magnitude of changes in net interest income as changes in interest rates do not impact all categories of assets and liabilities equally or simultaneously. Interest rate sensitivity analysis also requires assumptions about repricing certain categories of assets and liabilities. For purposes of interest rate sensitivity analysis, assets and liabilities are stated at either their contractual maturity, estimated likely call date, or earliest repricing opportunity. Mortgage backed securities and amortizing loans are scheduled based on their anticipated cash flow, including prepayments based on historical data and current market trends. Savings, money market and interest-bearing demand accounts do not have a stated maturity or repricing term and can be withdrawn or repriced at any time. Management estimates the repricing characteristics of these accounts based on historical performance and other deposit behavior assumptions. These deposits are not considered to reprice simultaneously and, accordingly, a portion of the deposits are moved into time brackets exceeding one year. However, management may choose not to reprice liabilities proportionally to changes in market interest rates, for competitive or other reasons.

Shortcomings, inherent in a simplified and static GAP analysis, may result in an institution with a negative GAP having interest rate behavior associated with an asset-sensitive balance sheet. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Furthermore, repricing characteristics of certain assets and liabilities may vary substantially within a given time period. In the event of a change in interest rates, prepayments and other cash flows could also deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating GAP in the manner presented in the table on the following page.

The following tables present a summary of the Company’s interest rate sensitivity GAP at December 31, 2009. Amounts shown in the table include both estimated maturities and instruments scheduled to reprice, including prime based loans. For purposes of these tables, the Company has used assumptions based on industry data and historical experience to calculate the expected maturity of loans because, statistically, certain categories of loans are prepaid before their maturity date, even without regard to interest rate fluctuations. Additionally, certain prepayment assumptions were made with regard to investment securities based upon the expected prepayment of the underlying collateral of the mortgage-backed securities. The interest rate on a portion of the trust preferred securities is variable and adjusts quarterly.

Interest Sensitivity Gap

At December 31, 2009

(Dollars in thousands)

	0–90 Days			91–180 Days			181–365 Days			1–2 Years			2–3 Years			3–4 Years			4–5 Years			More than 5 Years			Financial Statement Total		Fair Value

Interest Sensitive Assets:

Investment securities and other interest-bearing balances	$	58,081		$	4,914		$	18,708		$	21,652		$	20,907		$	19,486		$	19,947		$	73,454		$	237,149	$	237,159
Average interest rate		1.32	%		4.57	%		3.48	%		4.58	%		4.58	%		4.57	%		3.24	%		2.83	%
Loans receivable		324,399			33,430			56,581			84,180			72,289			37,653			19,451			65,835			693,818		687,422
Average interest rate		4.43	%		6.32	%		6.29	%		6.19	%		6.14	%		5.92	%		6.09	%		5.95	%
Total		382,480			38,344			75,289			105,832			93,196			57,139			39,398			139,289			930,967		924,581

Cumulative Totals	$	382,480		$	420,824		$	496,113		$	601,945		$	695,141		$	752,280		$	791,678		$	930,967

Interest Sensitive Liabilities:

Demand Interest Bearing(1)	$	26,460		$	-		$	-		$	26,459		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-			52,919		52,919
Average interest rate		0.65	%		-			-			0.65	%		-			-			-			-			-		-
Savings Accounts (1)		5,786			-			-			5,785			-			-			-			-			11,571		11,571
Average interest rate		1.14	%		-			-			1.14	%		-			-			-			-
Money Market Accounts(1)		157,766			-			-			157,766			-			-			-			-			315,532		315,532
Average interest rate		1.53	%		-			-			1.53	%		-			-			-			-
Time Deposits		114,038			106,714			149,589			2,918			1,095			736			940			1,224			377,254		379,090
Average interest rate		1.37	%		1.31	%		2.01	%		2.18	%		2.94	%		3.30	%		2.78	%		1.42	%
FHLB and Short Term Advances		-			25,000			-			-			-			-			-			-			25,000		25,291
Average interest rate		-			3.35	%		-			-			-			-			-			-
Subordinated Debt		22,476			-			-			-			-			-			-			-			22,476		22,476
Average interest rate		4.93	%		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
Total		326,526			131,714			149,589			192,928			1,095			736			940			1,224			804,752		806,879

Cumulative Totals	$	326,526		$	458,240		$	607,829		$	800,757		$	801,852		$	802,588		$	803,528		$	804,752
Interest Rate
Sensitivity GAP	$	55,954		$	(93,370	)	$	(74,300	)	$	(87,096	)	$	92,101		$	56,403		$	38,458		$	138,065
Cumulative GAP	$	55,954		$	(37,416	)	$	(111,716	))	$	(198,812	)	$	(106,711	)	$	(50,308	)	$	(11,850	)	$	126,215
Interest Sensitive Assets/Interest Sensitive Liabilities		117	%		92	%		82	%		75	%		87	%		94	%		99	%		116	%
Cumulative GAP/
Total Earning Assets		6	%		-4	%		-12	%		-21	%		-11	%		-5	%		-1	%		14	%

(1)	Demand, savings and money market accounts are shown to reprice based upon management’s estimate of when rates would have to be increased to retain balances in response to competition. Such estimates are necessarily arbitrary and wholly judgmental.

In addition to the GAP analysis, the Company utilizes income simulation modeling in measuring its interest rate risk and managing its interest rate sensitivity. Income simulation considers not only the impact of changing market interest rates on forecasted net interest income, but also other factors such as yield curve relationships, the volume and mix of assets and liabilities and general market conditions.

Net Portfolio Value and Net Interest Income Analysis.

Our interest rate sensitivity also is monitored by management through the use of models which generate estimates of the change in its net portfolio value (“NPV”) and net interest income (“NII”) over a range of interest rate scenarios. NPV is the present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet contracts. The NPV ratio, under any interest rate scenario, is defined as the NPV in that scenario divided by the market value of assets in the same scenario. The following table sets forth our NPV as of December 31, 2009 and reflects the changes to NPV as a result of immediate and sustained changes in interest rates as indicated.

Change in Interest Rates	Net Portfolio Value								NPV as % of Portfolio Value of Assets
In Basis Points (Rate Shock)	Amount		$ Change			% Change			NPV Ratio			Change
	(Dollars in Thousands)
+300	$	66,540	$	(20,704	)		(23.73	)%		6.96	%		(153	)bp
+200		75,340		(11,904	)		(13.64	)%		7.73	%		(76	)
+100		81,607		(5,637	)		(6.46	)%		8.22	%		(27	)
Static		87,244		--			0.00	%		8.49	%		0
-100		88,961		1,717			1.97	%		8.79	%		30

In addition to modeling changes in NPV, we also analyze potential changes to NII for a twelve-month period under rising and falling interest rate scenarios. The following table shows our NII model as of December 31, 2009.

Change in Interest Rates in Basis Points (1)	Net Interest Income		$ Change			% Change
(Dollars in Thousands)
+300	$	36,020	$	2,021			5.94	%
+200		35,350		1,351			3.97	%
+100		34,686		688			2.02	%
Static		33,999		-			0.00	%
-100		33,618		(381	)		(1.12	)%

(1)

The net interest income results represent a rate ramp, achieving the rate change over a 12-month period, not an immediate and sustained rate shock.

As is the case with the GAP table, certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodology used in the above interest rate risk measurements. Modeling changes in NPV and NII require the making of certain assumptions which may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the models presented

assume that the composition of our interest sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured and also assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration to maturity or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although the NPV measurements and net interest income models provide an indication of interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on net interest income and will differ from actual results. It is unlikely that the increases in net interest income shown in the table would occur, if deposit rates continue to lag prime rate reductions, in falling rate scenarios. Conversely, in rising rate scenarios, competitors deposit rates would be an important determinant for any increases in interest income.

The Company’s management believes that the assumptions utilized in evaluating the Company’s estimated net interest income are reasonable; however, the interest rate sensitivity of the Company’s assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet financial instruments as well as the estimated effect of changes in interest rates on estimated net interest income could vary substantially if different assumptions are used or actual experience differs from the experience on which the assumptions were based. Periodically, the Company may and does make significant changes to underlying assumptions, which are wholly judgmental. Prepayments on residential mortgage loans and mortgage backed securities have increased over historical levels due to the lower interest rate environment, and may result in reductions in margins.

Capital Resources

The Company has sponsored three outstanding issues of corporation-obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities of a subsidiary trust holding solely junior subordinated debentures of the corporation more commonly known as trust preferred securities. The subsidiary trusts are not consolidated with the Company for financial reporting purposes. The purpose of the issuances of these securities was to increase capital. The trust preferred securities qualify as Tier 1 capital for regulatory purposes in amounts up to 25% of total Tier 1 capital.

In December 2006, Republic Capital Trust II (“Trust II”) issued $6.0 million of trust preferred securities to investors and $0.2 million of common securities to the Company. Trust II purchased $6.2 million of junior subordinated debentures of the Company due 2037, and the Company used the proceeds to call the securities of Republic Capital Trust I (“Trust I”). The debentures supporting Trust II have a variable interest rate, adjustable quarterly, at 1.73% over the 3-month Libor. The Company may call the securities on any interest payment date after five years.

On June 28, 2007, the Company caused Republic Capital Trust III (“Trust III”), through a pooled offering, to issue $5.0 million of trust preferred securities to investors and $0.2 million common securities to the Company. Trust III purchased $5.2 million of junior subordinated debentures of the Company due 2037, which have a variable interest rate, adjustable quarterly, at 1.55% over the 3 month Libor. The Company has the ability to call the securities or any interest payment date after five years, without a prepayment penalty, notwithstanding their final 30 year maturity.

The Company caused Republic First Bancorp Capital Trust IV (“Trust IV”) to issuance of $10.8 million of convertible trust preferred securities in June 2008 as part of the Company’s strategic capital plan. The securities were purchased by various investors, including Vernon W. Hill, II, founder and chairman (retired) of Commerce Bancorp, former director of Metro Bank and, since the investment, a consultant to the Company, a family trust of Harry D. Madonna, chairman, president and chief executive officer of the Company, and Theodore J. Flocco, Jr., who, since the investment, has been a director of the Company. Trust IV also issued $0.4 million of common securities to the Company. Trust IV purchased $11.1 million of junior subordinated debentures due 2038, which pay interest at an annual rate of 8.0% and are callable after the fifth year. The trust preferred securities of Trust IV are convertible into approximately 1.7 million shares of common stock of the Company, based on a conversion price of $6.50 per share of Company common stock.

The shareholders’ equity of the Company as of December 31, 2009, totaled approximately $70.3 million compared to approximately $79.3 million as of December 31, 2008. The book value per share of the Company’s common stock decreased from $7.46 as of December 31, 2008, based upon 10,631,348 shares outstanding, as adjusted for treasury stock to $6.59 as of December 31, 2009, based upon 10,665,635 shares outstanding at December 31, 2009, as adjusted for treasury stock.

Regulatory Capital Requirements

The Company is required to comply with certain “risk-based” capital adequacy guidelines issued by the FRB and the FDIC. The risk-based capital guidelines assign varying risk weights to the individual assets held by a bank. The guidelines also assign weights to the “credit-equivalent” amounts of certain off-balance sheet items, such as letters of credit and interest rate and currency swap contracts. Under these guidelines, banks are expected to meet a minimum target ratio for “qualifying total

capital” to weighted risk assets of 8%, at least one-half of which is to be in the form of “Tier 1 capital”. Qualifying total capital is divided into two separate categories or “tiers”. “Tier 1 capital” includes common stockholders’ equity, certain qualifying perpetual preferred stock and minority interests in the equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less goodwill, “Tier 2 capital” components (limited in the aggregate to one-half of total qualifying capital) includes allowances for credit losses (within limits), certain excess levels of perpetual preferred stock and certain types of “hybrid” capital instruments, subordinated debt and other preferred stock. Applying the federal guidelines, the ratio of qualifying total capital to weighted-risk assets, was 13.14% and 13.26% at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and as required by the guidelines, at least one-half of the qualifying total capital consisted of Tier l capital elements. Tier l risk-based capital ratios on December 31, 2009 and 2008 were 11.89% and 12.26%, respectively. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company exceeded the requirements for risk-based capital adequacy under federal guidelines. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company’s leverage ratio was 9.36% and 11.14%, respectively.

Federal banking agencies impose three minimum capital requirements on the Company’s risk-based capital ratios based on total capital, Tier 1 capital, and a leverage capital ratio. The risk-based capital ratios measure the adequacy of a bank’s capital against the riskiness of its assets and off-balance sheet activities. Failure to maintain adequate capital is a basis for “prompt corrective action” or other regulatory enforcement action. In assessing a bank’s capital adequacy, regulators also consider other factors such as interest rate risk exposure; liquidity, funding and market risks; quality and level or earnings; concentrations of credit, quality of loans and investments; risks of any nontraditional activities; effectiveness of bank policies; and management’s overall ability to monitor and control risks.

Under FDIC regulations, a bank is deemed to be “well capitalized” when it has a “leverage ratio” (“Tier l capital to total assets”) of at least 5%, a Tier l capital to weighted-risk assets ratio of at least 6%, and a total capital to weighted-risk assets ratio of at least 10%. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, Republic was considered “well capitalized” under FDIC regulations.

The following table presents the Company’s regulatory capital ratios at December 31, 2009 and 2008:

	Actual		For Capital Adequacy Purposes		To be well capitalized under regulatory capital guidelines
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount	Ratio	Amount	Ratio	Amount	Ratio

At December 31, 2009
Total risk based capital
Republic	$89,786	11.55%	$62,204	8.00%	$77,755	10.00%
Company.	102,527	13.14%	62,399	8.00%	-	-
Tier one risk based capital
Republic	80,028	10.29%	31,102	4.00%	46,653	6.00%
Company.	92,739	11.89%	31,200	4.00%	-	-
Tier one leverage capital
Republic	80,028	8.10%	39,544	4.00%	49,430	5.00%
Company.	92,739	9.36%	39,640	4.00%	-	-

At December 31, 2008
Total risk based capital
Republic	$99,329	11.90%	$66,750	8.00%	$83,437	10.00%
Company.	110,927	13.26%	66,915	8.00%	-	-
Tier one risk based capital
Republic	90,921	10.90%	33,375	4.00%	50,062	6.00%
Company.	102,518	12.26%	33,458	4.00%	-	-
Tier one leverage capital
Republic	90,921	9.91%	36,712	4.00%	45,890	5.00%
Company.	102,518	11.14%	36,801	4.00%	-	-

Management believes that the Company and Republic met, as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. In the current year, the FDIC categorized Republic as well capitalized under the

regulatory framework for prompt corrective action provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. There are no calculations or events since that notification, which management believes would have changed Republic’s category.

The Company and Republic’s ability to maintain the required levels of capital is substantially dependent upon the success of their capital and business plans, the impact of future economic events on Republic’s loan customers and Republic’s ability to manage its interest rate risk, growth and other operating expenses.

Liquidity

A financial institution must maintain and manage liquidity to ensure it has the ability to meet its financial obligations. These obligations include the payment of deposits on demand or at their contractual maturity; the repayment of borrowings as they mature; the payment of lease obligations as they become due; the ability to fund new and existing loans and other funding commitments; and the ability to take advantage of new business opportunities. Liquidity needs can be met by either reducing assets or increasing liabilities. The most liquid assets consist of cash, amounts due from banks and federal funds sold.

Regulatory authorities require the Company to maintain certain liquidity ratios in order for funds to be available to satisfy commitments to borrowers and the demands of depositors. In response to these requirements, the Company has formed an asset/liability committee (ALCO), comprised of certain members of Republic’s board of directors and senior management to monitor such ratios. The ALCO committee is responsible for managing the liquidity position and interest sensitivity. That committee’s primary objective is to maximize net interest income while configuring Republic’s interest-sensitive assets and liabilities to manage interest rate risk and provide adequate liquidity for projected needs. The ALCO committee meets on a quarterly basis or more frequently if deemed necessary.

The Company’s target and actual liquidity levels are determined by comparisons of the estimated repayment and marketability of interest-earning assets with projected future outflows of deposits and other liabilities. The Company’s most liquid assets, comprised of cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet, totaled $55.6 million at December 31, 2009, compared to $34.4 million at December 31, 2008. Loan maturities and repayments are another source of asset liquidity. At December 31, 2009, Republic estimated that more than $50.0 million of loans would mature or repay in the six-month period ending June 30, 2010. Additionally, the majority of its investment securities are available to satisfy liquidity requirements through sales on the open market or by pledging as collateral to access credit facilities. At December 31, 2009, the Company had outstanding commitments (including unused lines of credit and letters of credit) of $88.4 million. Certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in one year totaled $371.6 million at December 31, 2009. The Company anticipates that it will have sufficient funds available to meet its current commitments.

Daily funding requirements have historically been satisfied by generating core deposits and certificates of deposit with competitive rates, buying federal funds or utilizing the credit facilities of the Federal Home Loan Bank System (“FHLB”). The Company has established a line of credit with the FHLB of Pittsburgh with a current maximum borrowing capacity of approximately $256.1 million. As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company had outstanding borrowings of $25.0 million and $92.0 million, respectively with the FHLB. The Company has also established a contingency line of credit of $15.0 million with Atlantic Central Bankers Bank (“ACBB”) to assist in managing its liquidity position. The Company had no amounts outstanding against the ACBB line of credit at December 31, 2009 and 2008.

Investment Securities Portfolio

Republic’s investment securities portfolio is intended to provide liquidity and contribute to earnings while diversifying credit risk. The Company attempts to maximize earnings while minimizing its exposure to interest rate risk. The securities portfolio consists primarily of U.S. Government Agency bonds, U.S. Government Agency issued mortgage backed securities which include collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), municipal securities, corporate bonds and trust preferred securities. The Company’s ALCO monitors and approves all security purchases. The increase in the total amortized cost of securities in 2009 primarily reflected the purchase of collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and U.S. Government Agencies.

A summary of investment securities available-for-sale and investment securities held-to-maturity at December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 follows.

	Investment Securities Available for Sale at December 31,
	(Dollars in thousands)
	2009		2008		2007
Mortgage backed Securities/CMOs (1)		144,081		60,859		55,579
Municipal Securities		10,325		10,073		12,338
Corporate Bonds		5,989		5,988		4,995
Agency Bonds		18,991		-		-
Trust Preferred Securities		6,789		8,003		10,058
Other securities		281		279		280
Total amortized cost of securities	$	186,456	$	85,202	$	83,250
Total fair value of investment securities	$	185,404	$	83,032	$	83,659

	Investment Securities Held to Maturity at December 31,
	(Dollars in thousands)
		2009		2008		2007
U.S. Government Agencies	$	2	$	3	$	3
Mortgage backed Securities/CMOs (1)		-		15		15
Municipal Securities		-		30		90
Other securities		153		150		174
Total amortized cost of investment securities	$	155	$	198	$	282
Total fair value of investment securities	$	165	$	214	$	285

(1) Substantially all of these obligations consist of U.S. Government Agency issued securities.

No single issues of securities (excluding government agencies) account for more than 5% of shareholders’ equity.

The following table presents the contractual maturity distribution and weighted average yield of the securities portfolio of the Company at December 31, 2009. Mortgage backed securities are presented without consideration of amortization or prepayments.

	Investment Securities Available for Sale at December 31, 2009
	Within One Year					One to Five Years					Five to Ten Years					Past 10 Years					Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Amount		Yield			Amount		Yield			Amount		Yield			Amount		Yield			Fair value		Cost		Yield
Mortgage backed securities/CMOs	$	-		-		$	84		6.17	%	$	-		-		$	146,682		3.54	%	$	146,766	$	144,081		3.54	%
Municipal securities		-		-			-		-			-		-			9,523		4.29	%		9,523		10,325		4.29	%
Corporate Bonds		-		-			-		-			3,090		6.36	%		3,000		3.59	%		6,090		5,989		4.99	%
Agency Bonds		-		-			9,969		3.01	%		8,875		3.21	%		-		-			18,844		18,991		3.10	%
Trust Preferred securities		-		-			-		-			-		-			3,926		0.81	%		3,926		6,789		0.81	%
Other securities		151		4.40	%		-		-			104		3.85	%		-		-			255		281		3.22	%
Total AFS securities	$	151		4.40	%	$	10,053		3.04	%	$	12,069		4.00	%	$	163,131		3.52	%	$	185,404	$	186,456		3.52	%

	Investment Securities Held to Maturity at December 31, 2009
	Within One Year				One to Five Years					Five to Ten Years					Past 10 Years				Total
	Amount		Yield		Amount		Yield			Amount		Yield			Amount		Yield		Amount		Yield
	(Dollars in thousands)
U.S. Government Agencies	$	-		-	$	-		-		$	2		1.58	%	$	-		-	$	2		1.58	%
Other securities		-		-		113		6.30	%		-		-			40		-		153		4.65	%
Total HTM securities	$	-		-	$	113		6.30	%	$	2		1.58	%	$	40		-	$	155		4.64	%

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of securities available for sale (carried at fair value) and held to maturity (carried at amortized cost) are determined by obtaining quoted market prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1), or matrix pricing (Level 2), which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices. For certain securities which are not traded in active markets or are subject to transfer restrictions, valuations are adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, and such adjustments are generally based on available market evidence (Level 3). In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used. Management’s best estimate consists of both internal and external support on certain Level 3 investments. Internal cash flow models using a present value formula that includes assumptions market participants would use along with indicative exit pricing obtained from broker/dealers (where available) were used to support fair values of certain Level 3 investments.

The types of instruments valued based on quoted market prices in active markets include all of the Company’s U.S. government and agency securities, municipal obligations and corporate bonds. Such instruments are generally classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. As required by ASC 820-10, the Bank does not adjust the quoted price for such instruments.

Level 3 is for positions that are not traded in active markets or are subject to transfer restrictions, and may be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, with such adjustment generally based on available market evidence. In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used. Subsequent to inception, management only changes level 3 inputs and assumptions when corroborated by evidence such as transactions in similar instruments, completed or pending third-party transactions in the underlying investment or comparable entities, subsequent rounds of financing, recapitalizations and other transactions across the capital structure, offerings in the equity or debt markets, and changes in financial ratios or cash flows.

The Level 3 investment securities classified as available for sale are comprised of various issues of bank pooled trust preferred securities. Bank pooled trust preferred securities consist of the debt instruments of various banks, diversified by the number of participants in the security as well as geographically. The securities are performing according to terms, however the secondary market for such securities has become inactive, and such securities are therefore classified as Level 3 securities. The fair value analysis does not reflect or represent the actual terms or prices at which any party could purchase the securities. There is currently no secondary market for the securities and there can be no assurance that any secondary market for the securities will develop.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the securities available for sale measured at fair value on a reoccurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the year ended December 31:

	2009			2008
(In Thousands)

Beginning balance, January 1	$	4,932		$	-
Securities transferred to Level 3 measurement		-			9,986
Unrealized gains (losses)		208			(2,999	)
Impairment charge on Level 3 securities		(2,073	)		(1,438	)
Other, including adjustment for non-credit component of previously recognized OTTI and proceeds from calls of investment securities		859			(617	)

Ending balance, December 31	$	3,926		$	4,932

A third party pricing service was used in the development of the fair market valuation. The calculations used to determine fair value are based on the attributes of the trust preferred securities, the financial condition of the issuers of the trust preferred securities, and market based assumptions. The INTEX CDO Deal Model Library was utilized to obtain information regarding the attributes of each security and its specific collateral as of December 31, 2009. Financial information on the issuers was also obtained from Bloomberg, the FDIC and the Office of Thrift Supervision. Both published and unpublished industry sources were utilized in estimating fair value. Such information includes loan prepayment speed assumptions, discount rates, default rates, and loss severity percentages. Due to the current state of the global capital and financial markets, the fair market valuation is subject to greater uncertainty that would otherwise exist.

Fair market valuation for each security was determined based on discounted cash flow analyses. The cash flows are primarily dependent on the estimated speeds at which the trust preferred securities are expected to prepay, the estimated rates at which the trust preferred securities are expected to defer payments, the estimated rates at which the trust preferred securities are expected to default, and the severity of the losses on securities which default.

Prepayment Assumptions. Due to the lack of new trust preferred issuances and the relativity poor conditions of the financial institution industry, the rate of voluntary prepayments are estimated at 0%.

Prepayments affect the securities in three ways. First, prepayments lower the absolute amount of excess spread, an important credit enhancement. Second, the prepayments are directed to the senior tranches, the effect of which is to increase the overcollateralization of the mezzanine layer, the layer at which the Company is located in each of the securities. However, the prepayments can lead to adverse selection in which the strongest institutions have prepaid, leaving the weaker institutions in the pool, thus mitigating the effect of the increased overcollateralization. Third, prepayments can limit the numeric and geographic diversity of the pool, leading to concentration risks.

Deferral and Default Rates. Trust preferred securities include a provision that allows the issuing bank to defer interest payments for up to five years. The estimates for the rates of deferral are based on the financial condition of the trust preferred issuers in the pool. Estimates for the conditional default rates are based on the trust preferred securities themselves as well as the financial condition of the trust preferred issuers in the pool.

Estimates for the near-term rates of deferral and conditional default are based on key financial ratios relating to the financial institutions’ capitalization, asset quality, profitability and liquidity. Each bank in each security is evaluated based on ratings from outside services including Standard & Poors, Moodys, Fitch, Bankrate.com and The Street.com. Recent stock price information is also considered, as well as the 52 week high and low, for each bank in each security. Finally, the receipt of TARP funding is considered, and if so, the amount.

Estimates for longer term rates of deferral and defaults are based on historical averages based on a research report issued by Salomon Smith Barney in 2002. Default is defined as any instance when a regulator takes an active role in a bank’s operations under a supervisory action. This definition of default is distinct from failure. A bank is considered to have defaulted if it falls below minimum capital requirements or becomes subject to regulatory actions including a written agreement, or a cease and desist order.

The rates of deferral and conditional default are estimated at 0.36%.

Both Standard & Poors and Moody’s Analytics have performed and published research that indicate that recoveries on trust preferred securities are low (less than 20%). The loss severity estimates are estimated at a range of 80% to 100%.

Ratings Agencies. The major ratings agencies have recently been cutting the ratings on various trust preferred securities

Bond Waterfall. The trust preferred securities have several tranches: senior tranches, mezzanine tranches and the residual or income tranches. The Company invested in the mezzanine tranches for all of its trust preferred securities. The senior and mezzanine tranches were overcollateralized at issuance, meaning that the par value of the underlying collateral was more than the balance issued on the tranches. The terms generally provide that if the performing collateral balances fall below certain triggers, then income is diverted from the residual tranches to pay the senior and mezzanine tranches. However, if significant deferrals occur, income could also be diverted from the mezzanine tranches to pay the senior tranches.

Internal Rate of Return. Internal rates of return are the pre-tax yield rates used to discount the future cash flow stream expected from the collateral cash flow. The marketplace for the trust preferred securities at December 31, 2009 was not active. This is evidenced by a significant widening of the bid/ask spreads the markets in which the trust preferred securities trade and then by a significant decrease in the volume of trades relative to historical levels. The new issue market is also inactive.

ASC 820-10 provides guidance on the discount rates to be used when a market is not active. The discount rate should take into account the time value of money, price for bearing the uncertainty in the cash flows and other case specific factors that would be considered by market participants, including a liquidity adjustment. The discount rate used is a LIBOR 3-month forward looking curve plus 700 basis points.

Loan Portfolio

The Company’s loan portfolio consists of secured and unsecured commercial loans including commercial real estate loans, loans secured by one-to-four family residential property, commercial construction and residential construction loans as well as residential mortgages, home equity loans and other consumer loans. Commercial loans are primarily secured term loans made to small to medium-sized businesses and professionals for working capital, asset acquisition and other purposes. Commercial loans are originated as either fixed or variable rate loans with typical terms of 1 to 5 years. Republic’s commercial loans typically range between $250,000 and $5.0 million but customers may borrow significantly larger amounts up to Republic’s legal lending limit of approximately $13.8 million at December 31, 2009. Individual customers may have several loans often secured by different collateral. Such relationships in excess of $9.2 million (an internal monitoring guideline which approximates 10% of capital and reserves) at December 31, 2009, amounted to $296.5 million. There were no loans in excess of the legal lending limit at December 31, 2009.

The majority of loans outstanding are with borrowers in the Company’s marketplace, Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs, including southern New Jersey. In addition the Company has loans to customers whose assets and businesses are concentrated in real estate. Repayment of the Company’s loans is in part dependent upon general economic conditions affecting the Company’s market place and specific industries. The Company evaluates each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral varies but primarily includes residential, commercial and income-producing properties. At December 31, 2009, the Company had no foreign loans and no loan concentrations exceeding 10% of total loans except for credits extended to real estate operators and lessors in the aggregate amount of $253.7 million, which represented 36.6% of gross loans receivable at December 31, 2009. Various types of real estate are included in this category, including industrial, retail shopping centers, office space, residential multi-family and others. In addition, credits were extended to real estate agents and managers in the amount of $119.6 million, which represented 17.2% of gross loans receivable at December 31, 2009 and single family construction loans in the amount of $72.6 million which represented 10.5% of gross loans receivable at December 31, 2009. Loan concentrations are considered to exist when there are amounts loaned to a multiple number of borrowers engaged in similar activities that management believes would cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions.

The Company’s total loans decreased $89.3 million, or 11.4%, to $693.8 million at December 31, 2009, from $783.1 million at December 31, 2008. This decrease is a direct result of the Company’s ongoing effort to reduce its exposure related to the high concentration of loans in the commercial real estate portfolio through normal paydowns, early pay-offs, and

participations with other financial institutions. Specific focus was placed upon reduction of the outstanding amounts within the construction and land development category.

The following table sets forth the Company’s gross loans by major categories for the periods indicated:

	At December 31,
	(Dollars in thousands)
	2009		2008		2007		2006		2005

Commercial:
Real estate secured	$	487,018	$	456,273	$	477,678	$	466,636	$	447,673
Construction and land development		103,790		216,060		228,616		218,671		141,461
Non real estate secured		60,127		60,203		77,347		71,816		49,515
Non real estate unsecured		18,344		21,531		8,451		8,598		10,620
Total commercial		669,279		754,067		792,092		765,721		649,269
Residential real estate (1)		3,341		5,347		5,960		6,517		7,057
Consumer and other		21,640		24,165		24,302		20,952		23,050
Total loans		694,260		783,579		822,354		793,190		679,376
Deferred loan fees		442		497		805		1,130		1,290
Total loans, net of deferred loan fees	$	693,818	$	783,082	$	821,549	$	792,060	$	678,086

(1) Residential real estate secured is comprised of jumbo residential first mortgage loans for all years presented.

Loan Maturity and Interest Rate Sensitivity

The amount of loans outstanding by category as of the dates indicated, which are due in (i) one year or less, (ii) more than one year through five years and (iii) over five years, is shown in the following table. Loan balances are also categorized according to their sensitivity to changes in interest rates:

	At December 31, 2009
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Commercial and Commercial Real Estate		Construction and Land Development		Residential Real Estate		Consumer and Other		Total

Fixed Rate
1 year or less	$	67,237	$	6,819	$	-	$	2,704	$	76,760
1-5 years		246,805		1,521		-		325		248,651
After 5 years		104,609		-		3,341		3,657		111,607
Total fixed rate		418,651		8,340		3,341		6,686		437,018

Adjustable Rate
1 year or less		127,226		65,304		-		358		192,888
1-5 years		5,095		30,146		-		99		35,340
After 5 years		14,517		-		-		14,497		29,014
Total adjustable rate		146,838		95,450		-		14,954		257,242
Total	$	565,489	$	103,790	$	3,341	$	21,640	$	694,260

In the ordinary course of business, loans maturing within one year may be renewed, in whole or in part, as to principal amount, at interest rates prevailing at the date of renewal.

At December 31, 2009, 62.9% of total loans were fixed rate compared to 60.8% at December 31, 2008.

Credit Quality

Republic’s written lending policies require specified underwriting, loan documentation and credit analysis standards to be met prior to funding, with independent credit department approval for the majority of new loan balances. A committee consisting of senior management and certain members of the board of directors oversees the loan approval process to monitor that proper standards are maintained, while approving the majority of commercial loans.

Loans, including impaired loans, are generally classified as non-accrual if they are past due as to maturity or payment of interest or principal for a period of more than 90 days, unless such loans are well-secured and in the process of collection. Loans that are on a current payment status or past due less than 90 days may also be classified as non-accrual if repayment in full of principal and/or interest is in doubt.

Loans may be returned to accrual status when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are reasonably assured of repayment within an acceptable period of time, and there is a sustained period of repayment performance by the borrower, in accordance with the contractual terms.

While a loan is classified as non-accrual or as an impaired loan and the future collectability of the recorded loan balance is doubtful, collections of interest and principal are generally applied as a reduction to principal outstanding. When the future collectibility of the recorded loan balance is expected, interest income may be recognized on a cash basis. For non-accrual loans which have been partially charged off, recognition of interest on a cash basis is limited to that which would have been recognized on the recorded loan balance at the contractual interest rate. Cash interest receipts in excess of that amount are recorded as recoveries to the allowance for loan losses until prior charge-offs have been fully recovered.

The following summary shows information concerning loan delinquency and non-performing assets at the dates indicated.

Non-accrual Loans
	At December 31,
	2009			2008			2007			2006			2005
	(Dollars in thousands)
Loans accruing, but past due 90 days or more	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-
Restructured loans		-			-			-			-			-
Non-accrual loans
Commercial		9,545			2,758			14,757			6,448			2,725
Construction		15,904			13,666			6,747			173			492
Residential real estate		-			-			-			-			-
Consumer and other		585			909			776			295			206
Total non-accrual loans		26,034			17,333			22,280			6,916			3,423
Total non-performing loans (1)		26,034			17,333			22,280			6,916			3,423
Other real estate owned		13,611			8,580			3,681			572			137
Total non-performing assets (1)	$	39,645		$	25,913		$	25,961		$	7,488		$	3,560

Non-performing loans as a percentage of total
loans, net of unearned income (1)		3.75	%		2.21	%		2.71	%		0.87	%		0.50	%
Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets		3.93	%		2.72	%		2.55	%		0.74	%		0.42	%

(1)	Non-performing loans are comprised of (i) loans that are on a non-accrual basis, (ii) accruing loans that are 90 days or more past due and (iii) restructured loans. Non-performing assets are composed of non-performing loans and other real estate owned.

Non-accrual loans increased $8.7 million, to $26.0 million at December 31, 2009, from $17.3 million at December 31, 2008. Problem loans consist of loans that are included in performing loans, but for which potential credit problems of the borrowers have caused management to have serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to continue to comply with present repayment terms. At December 31, 2009, all identified problem loans are included in the preceding table, or are internally classified with a specific reserve allocation in the allowance for loan losses (see “Allowance For Loan Losses”).

The following summary shows the impact on interest income of non-accrual loans, subsequent to being placed on non-accrual for the periods indicated:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2009		2008		2007		2006		2005
Interest income that would have been recorded
had the loans been in accordance with their
original terms	$	1,180,000	$	553,000	$	1,447,000	$	479,000	$	165,000
Interest income included in net income	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-

At December 31, 2009, the Company had no foreign loans and no loan concentrations exceeding 10% of total loans except for credits extended to real estate operators and lessors in the aggregate amount of $288.4 million, which represented 36.8% of gross loans receivable at December 31, 2009. Various types of real estate are included in this category, including industrial, retail shopping centers, office space, residential multi-family and others. In addition, credits were extended to real estate agents and managers in the amount of $99.8 million, which represented 12.7% of gross loans receivable at December 31, 2009. Loan concentrations are considered to exist when multiple number of borrowers are engaged in similar activities that management believes would cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions.

Allowance for Loan Losses

A detailed analysis of the Company’s allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005 is as follows: (Dollars in thousands)

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2009			2008			2007			2006			2005
Balance at beginning of period	$	8,409		$	8,508		$	8,058		$	7,617		$	6,684

Charge-offs:
Commercial		9,764			7,778			1,503			601			29
Tax refund loans		-			-			-			1,286			1,113
Consumer		6			19			3			-			21
Total charge-offs		9,770			7,797			1,506			1,887			1,163
Recoveries:
Commercial		-			119			81			37			287
Tax refund loans		-			77			283			927			617
Consumer		2			3			2			-			6
Total recoveries		2			199			366			964			910
Net charge-offs		9,768			7,598			1,140			923			253
Provision for loan losses		14,200			7,499			1,590			1,364			1,186
Balance at end of period	$	12,841		$	8,409		$	8,508		$	8,058		$	7,617

Average loans outstanding (1)	$	736,647		$	789,446		$	820,380		$	728,754		$	602,031

As a percent of average loans (1):
Net charge-offs		1.33	%		0.96	%		0.14	%		0.13	%		0.04	%
Provision for loan losses		1.93	%		0.95	%		0.19	%		0.19	%		0.20	%
Allowance for loan losses		1.74	%		1.07	%		1.04	%		1.11	%		1.27	%

Allowance for loan losses to:
Total loans, net of unearned income		1.85	%		1.07	%		1.04	%		1.02	%		1.12	%
Total non-performing loans		49.32	%		48.51	%		38.19	%		116.51	%		222.52	%

__________

(1) Includes non-accruing loans.

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans was 49.3% at December 31, 2009. Coverage is considered adequate by management as of December 31, 2009 and is consistent with December 31, 2008 and 2007.

In 2009, the Company charged-off loans to three customers totaling $1.9 million prior to the transfer of the remaining loan balance to other real estate owned. There were no charge-offs on tax refund loans in 2009 and 2008 as the Company did not purchase tax refund loans in those years. Recoveries on tax refund loans decreased to $0 in 2009, from $77,000 in 2008 as a result of the discontinuation of the tax refund loan program in 2007. Management makes at least a quarterly determination as to an appropriate provision from earnings to maintain an allowance for loan losses that management determines is adequate to absorb inherent losses in the loan portfolio. The Company’s board of directors periodically reviews the status of all non-accrual and impaired loans and loans classified by Republic’s regulators or internal loan review officer, who reviews both the loan portfolio and overall adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The board of directors also considers specific loans, pools of similar loans, historical charge-off activity, economic conditions and other relevant factors in reviewing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Any additions deemed necessary to the allowance for loan losses are charged to operating expenses.

The Company has an existing loan review program, which monitors the loan portfolio on an ongoing basis. Loan review is conducted by a loan review officer who reports quarterly, directly to the board of directors.

Estimating the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses at any given date is difficult, particularly in a continually changing economy. In management’s opinion, the allowance for loan losses was appropriate at December 31, 2009. However, there can be no assurance that, if asset quality deteriorates in future periods, additions to the allowance for loan losses will not be required.

The Company’s management is unable to determine in which loan category future charge-offs and recoveries may occur. The following schedule sets forth the allocation of the allowance for loan losses among various categories. The allocation is accordingly based upon historical experience. The entire allowance for loan losses is available to absorb loan losses in any loan category:

	At December 31,
	(Dollars in thousands)
	2009					2008					2007					2006					2005
Allocation of the allowance for loan losses (1):	Amount		% of Loans			Amount		% of Loans			Amount		% of Loans			Amount		% of Loans			Amount		% of Loans
Commercial	$	8,762		81.5	%	$	4,721		68.6	%	$	5,303		68.5	%	$	5,852		69.0	%	$	5,074		74.8	%
Construction		3,789		14.9	%		3,278		27.6	%		2,739		27.8	%		1,714		27.6	%		1,417		20.8	%
Residential real estate		27		0.5	%		41		0.7	%		43		0.7	%		48		0.8	%		71		1.0	%
Consumer and other		176		3.1	%		241		3.1	%		174		3.0	%		156		2.6	%		231		3.4	%
Unallocated		87		-			128		-			249		-			288		-			824		-
Total	$	12,841		100.0	%	$	8,409		100	%	$	8,508		100	%	$	8,058		100	%	$	7,617		100	%

__________

(1) Gross loans net of unearned income.

The methodology utilized to determine the amount of the allowance for loan losses is as follows: the Company first applies an estimated loss percentage against all loans which are not specifically reserved. In 2009, the Company experienced net charge-offs to average loans of approximately 1.33%. Net recoveries and net charge-offs, respectively, to average loans were 0.96, 0.14%, 0.13% and 0.04% in 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005. In addition to sustained charge-off history, management estimates loss percentages based upon the purpose and/or collateral of various commercial loan categories. While such loss percentages exceed the percentages suggested by historical experience longer than over the past five years, the Company maintained those percentages in 2009. Due to the economic downturn, the Company will continue to evaluate these percentages and may adjust these estimates on the basis of charge-off history, economic conditions, industry experience or other relevant factors. The Company also provides specific reserves for impaired loans to the extent the estimated realizable value of the underlying collateral is less than the loan balance, when the collateral is the only source of repayment. Also, the Company estimates and recognizes reserve allocations on loans classified as “internally classified accruing loans” based upon any factor that might impact loss estimates. Those factors include but are not limited to the impact of economic conditions on the borrower and management’s potential alternative strategies for loan or collateral disposition. Total loans at December 31, 2009, decreased to $693.8 million from $783.1 million at the prior year-end. The unallocated allowance is established for losses that have not been identified through the formulaic and other specific components of the allowance as described above. The

unallocated portion is more subjective and requires a high degree of management judgment and experience. Management has identified several factors that impact credit losses that are not considered in either the formula or the specific allowance segments. These factors consist of macro and micro economic conditions, industry and geographic loan concentrations, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, changes in underwriting processes and trends in problem loan and loss recovery rates. The impact of the above is considered in light of management’s conclusions as to the overall adequacy of underlying collateral and other factors.

The majority of the Company's loan portfolio represents loans made for commercial purposes, while significant amounts of residential property may serve as collateral for such loans. The Company attempts to evaluate larger loans individually, on the basis of its loan review process, which scrutinizes loans on a selective basis; and other available information. Even if all commercial purpose loans could be reviewed, information on potential problems might not be available. The Company's portfolios of loans made for purposes of financing residential mortgages and consumer loans are evaluated in groups. At December 31, 2009, loans made for commercial and construction, residential mortgage and consumer purposes, respectively, amounted to $669.1 million, $3.3 million and $21.4 million.

The recorded investment in loans that are impaired in accordance with ASC 310 totaled $124.4 million, $18.3 million and $22.3 million at December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 respectively. The amounts of related valuation allowances were $7.1 million, $2.4 million and $1.6 million respectively at those dates. For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 the average recorded investment in impaired loans was approximately $79.2 million, $10.6 million, and $16.1 million, respectively. Republic earned $5.4 million and $70,000 of interest income on impaired loans (internally classified accruing loans) in 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company did not recognize any interest income on impaired loans during 2007. There were no commitments to extend credit to any borrowers with impaired loans as of the end of the periods presented herein.

At December 31, 2009 and 2008, internally classified accruing loans totaled approximately $98.4 million and $0.9 million respectively. The amounts of related valuation were $5.3 million and $0.2 million respectively at those dates. Republic had delinquent loans as follows: (i) 30 to 59 days past due, at December 31, 2009 and 2008, in the aggregate principal amount of $13.4 million and $8.9 million respectively; and (ii) 60 to 89 days past due, at December 31, 2009 and 2008 in the aggregate principal amount of $23.7 million and $3.6 million respectively.

The Company’s estimates of market values of other real estate owned are primarily based on appraisals. The following table is an analysis of the change in other real estate owned for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.

Dollars in thousands

	2009		2008
Balance at January 1,	$	8,580	$	3,681
Additions, net		8,113		21,384
Sales		1,511		14,870
Writedowns/losses on sales		1,571		1,615
Balance at December 31,	$	13,611	$	8,580

Deposit Structure

The following table is a distribution of Republic’s deposits for the ending periods indicated:

	At December 31,
	(Dollars in thousands)
	2009		2008		2007
Demand deposits, non-interest bearing	$	125,618	$	70,814	$	99,040
Demand deposits, interest bearing		52,919		43,044		35,235
Money market & savings deposits		327,103		231,643		223,645
Time deposits		377,254		393,666		422,935
Total deposits	$	882,894	$	739,167	$	780,855

In general, Republic pays higher interest rates on time deposits compared to other deposit categories. Republic’s various deposit liabilities may fluctuate from period-to-period, reflecting customer behavior and strategies to optimize net interest income.

The following table is a distribution of the average balances of Republic’s deposits and the average rates paid thereon, for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007.

	For the Years Ended December 31,
	(Dollars in thousands)
	2009					2008					2007
	Average Balance		Rate			Average Balance		Rate			Average Balance		Rate
Demand deposits, non-interest-bearing	$	86,621		0.00	%	$	76,671		0.00	%	$	78,641		0.00	%
Demand deposits, interest-bearing		47,174		0.66	%		33,976		0.96	%		38,850		1.10	%
Money market & savings deposits		281,621		1.87	%		222,590		2.76	%		266,706		4.48	%
Time deposits		383,535		2.18	%		397,740		3.73	%		361,120		5.21	%
Total deposits	$	798,951		1.75	%	$	730,977		2.92	%	$	745,317		4.18	%

The following is a breakdown by contractual maturity, of the Company’s time certificates of deposit issued in denominations of $100,000 or more as of December 31, 2009.

	Certificates of Deposit
	(Dollars in thousands)
			2009
Maturing in:
Three months or less		$	86,601
Over three months through six months			87,001
Over six months through twelve months			57,908
Over twelve months			1,122
Total		$	232,632

The following is a breakdown, by contractual maturities of the Company’s time certificates of deposit for the years 2010 through 2014, which includes brokered certificates of deposit of approximately $24.1 million with original terms of two to five months.

(Dollars in thousands)	2010		2011		2012		2013		2014		Thereafter		Total

	$	371,565	$	2,918	$	1,095	$	736	$	940	$	-	$	377,254

Variable Interest Entities

In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation 46 (FIN 46), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. FIN 46 clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin 51, Consolidated Financial Statements, to certain entities in which voting rights are not effective in identifying the investor with the controlling financial interest. An entity is subject to consolidation under FIN 46 if the investors either do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, are unable to direct the entity’s activities, or are not exposed to the entity’s losses or entitled to its residual returns ("variable interest entities"). Variable interest entities within the scope of FIN 46 will be required to be consolidated by their primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity is determined to be the party that absorbs a majority of the entity's expected losses, receives a majority of its expected returns, or both.

Management previously determined that each of the Company’s current and former subsidiary trusts, Trust I, Trust II, Trust III and Trust IV, qualifies as a variable interest entity under FIN 46. Trust I originally issued mandatorily redeemable preferred stock to investors and loaned the proceeds to the Company. The securities were subsequently refinanced via a call during 2006 from proceeds of an issuance by Trust II. Trust II holds, as its sole asset, subordinated debentures issued by the Company in 2006. The Company issued an additional $5.0 million of pooled trust preferred securities in June 2007. Trust III holds, as its sole asset, subordinated debentures issued by the Company in 2007. In June 2008, the Company issued an additional $10.8 million of convertible trust preferred securities. Trust IV holds as its sole asset, subordinated debentures issued by the Company in 2008.

The Company does not consolidate its subsidiary trusts. FIN 46(R) precludes consideration of the call option embedded in the preferred stock when determining if the Company has the right to a majority of the trust’s expected residual returns. The non-consolidation results in the investment in the common securities of the trust to be included in other assets with a corresponding increase in outstanding debt of $676,000. In addition, the income received on the Company’s investment in the common securities of the trusts is included in other income. The adoption of FIN 46R did not have a material impact on the financial position or results of operations. The Federal Reserve has issued final guidance on the regulatory capital treatment for the trust-preferred securities issued by the capital trusts as a result of the adoption of FIN 46(R). The final rule would retain the current maximum percentage of total capital permitted for trust preferred securities at 25%, but would enact other changes to the rules governing trust preferred securities that affect their use as part of the collection of entities known as “restricted core capital elements”. In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)” which was codified into ASC 810. SFAS No. 167 seeks to improve financial reporting by enterprises involved with variable interest entities by addressing (1) the effects on certain provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,” as a result of the elimination of the qualifying special-purpose entity concept in SFAS No. 166, and (2) constituent concerns about the application of certain key provisions of Interpretation 46(R), including those in which the accounting and disclosures under the Interpretation do not always provide timely and useful information about an enterprise’s involvement in a variable interest entity. This Statement shall be effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period, and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. Earlier application is prohibited. The impact of adoption is not expected to be material.

Effects of Inflation

The majority of assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. Therefore, a financial institution differs greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets or inventories. Management believes that the most significant impact of inflation on financial results is the Company’s need and ability to react to changes in interest rates. As discussed previously, management attempts to maintain an essentially balanced position between rate sensitive assets and liabilities over a one year time horizon in order to protect net interest income from being affected by wide interest rate fluctuations.

Item 7A: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

See “Management Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition – Interest Rate Risk Management”.

Item 8: Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The consolidated financial statements of the Company begin on Page 60.

Item 9: Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None

Item 9A: Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As of December 31, 2009, the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer each concluded that as of December 31, 2009, the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company maintained effective disclosure controls and procedures.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934). The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is under the general oversight of the board of directors acting through the Audit Committee, which is composed entirely of independent directors. Parente Beard LLC, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, has direct and unrestricted access to the Audit Committee at all times, with no members of management present, to discuss its audit and any other matters that have come to its attention that may affect the Company’s accounting, financial reporting or internal controls. The Audit Committee meets periodically with management, internal auditors and Parente Beard LLC to determine that each is fulfilling its responsibilities and to support actions to identify, measure and control risk and augment internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting, however, cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations.

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009 based on the framework in “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based upon that evaluation, management concluded that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009.

Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting is set forth at page 57, and is incorporated in this item by reference. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting has been audited by Parente Beard LLC, an independent, registered public accounting firm, as stated in its report, which is set forth at page 58 and is incorporated in this item by reference.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B: Other Information

The annual meeting of shareholders of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. was held on December 23, 2009 for the purpose of electing three Class III directors to serve until the 2012 annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are elected and qualify. As of the record date of the meeting the number of shares then issued and outstanding and entitled to vote was 10,665,635.

The names of the director nominees and the number of votes for or withheld, abstentions and broker non-votes are set forth below. Each of the director nominees was elected. Subsequent to the election, Lyle W. Hall, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2010.

	For	Withheld	Abstain	Broker Non-Vote

Robert J. Coleman	8,727,676	1,044,657	75,794	817,508
Lyle W. Hall, Jr.	8,673,800	1,098,533	75,794	817,508
Harris Wildstein	8,787,909	984,424	75,794	817,508

PART III

Item 10: Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from the definitive proxy materials of the Company to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Company’s 2010 annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for April 20, 2010.

Item 11: Executive Compensation

Item 12: Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Item 13: Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

PART IV

Item 15: Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

A. Financial Statements

(1)

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

(2)

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

(3)

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2009 and 2008

(4)

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(5)

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(6)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(7)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

B. Exhibits

The following Exhibits are filed as part of this report. (Exhibit numbers correspond to the exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K for an annual report on Form 10-K)

All other schedules and exhibits are omitted because they are not applicable or because the required information is set out in the financial statements or the notes thereto.

Exhibit Number	Description	Manner of Filing
2.1	Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 7, 2008, between Metro Bancorp, Inc. and Republic First Bancorp, Inc.	Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K Filed November 12, 2008

2.2	First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 31, 2009, between Metro Bancorp, Inc. and Republic First Bancorp, Inc.	Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K Filed July 31, 2009

2.3	Second Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 18, 2009, between Metro Bancorp, Inc. and Republic First Bancorp, Inc.	Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K Filed December 22, 2009

3.1	Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Republic First Bancorp, Inc.	Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K Filed March 30, 2005

3.2	Amended and Restated By-Laws of Republic First Bancorp, Inc.	Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K Filed March 30, 2005

4.1	The Company will furnish to the SEC upon request copies of the following documents relating to the Company’s Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debt Securities due 2037: (i) Indenture dated as of December 27, 2006, between the Company and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee; (ii) Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Republic Capital Trust II, dated as of December 27, 2006; and (iii) Guarantee Agreement dated as of December 27, 2006, between the Company and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, for the benefit of the holders of the capital securities of Republic Capital Trust II

4.2	The Company will furnish to the SEC upon request copies of the following documents relating to the Company’s Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debt Securities due 2037: (i) Indenture dated as of June 28, 2007, between the Company and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee; (ii) Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Republic Capital Trust III, dated as of June 28, 2007; and (iii) Guarantee Agreement dated as of June 28, 2007, between the Company and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, for the benefit of the holders of the capital securities of Republic Capital Trust III.

4.3	The Company will furnish to the SEC upon request copies of the following documents relating to the Company’s Fixed Rate Junior Subordinated Convertible Debt Securities due 2038: (i) Indenture dated as of June 10, 2008, between the Company and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee; (ii) Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Republic First Bancorp Capital Trust IV, dated as of June 10, 2008; and (iii) Guarantee Agreement dated as of June 10, 2008, between the Company and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, for the benefit of the holders of the capital securities of Republic First Bancorp Capital Trust IV.

10.1	Employment Contract Between the Company and Harry D. Madonna*	Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K Filed January 26, 2010

10.2	Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan and Restricted Stock Plan*	Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K Filed March 10, 2008

10.3	Deferred Compensation Plan*	Filed herewith

10.4	Change in Control Policy for Certain Executive Officers*	Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed March 9, 2007

10.5	Amended and Restated Supplemental Retirement Plan Agreements between Republic First Bank and Certain Directors*	Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q Filed November 7, 2008

10.6	Purchase Agreement among Republic First Bancorp, Inc., Republic First Bancorp Capital Trust IV, and Purchasers of the Trust IV Capital Securities	Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q Filed November 7, 2008

10.7	Registration Rights Agreement among Republic First Bancorp, Inc. and the Holders the Trust IV Capital Securities	Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q Filed November 7, 2008

10.8	Consulting Agreement between Republic First Bancorp, Inc. and Vernon W. Hill, II	Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q Filed November 7, 2008

21.1	Subsidiaries of the Company	Filed Herewith

23.1	Consent of Beard Miller Company LLP	Filed Herewith

31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/ 15d-14(a) Certification of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Republic First Bancorp, Inc.	Filed Herewith

31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/ 15d-14(a) Certification of Acting Chief Financial Officer of Republic First Bancorp, Inc.	Filed Herewith

32.1	Section 1350 Certification of Harry D. Madonna	Filed Herewith

32.2	Section 1350 Certification of Frank Cavallaro	Filed Herewith

* Constitutes a management compensation agreement or arrangement.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, in the City of Philadelphia, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

	REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC.

Date: March 16, 2010	By:	/s/ Harry D. Madonna
		Harry D. Madonna
		Chairman, President and
		Chief Executive Officer

Date: March 16, 2010	By:	/s/ Frank A. Cavallaro
		Frank A. Cavallaro,
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Date: March 16, 2010	/s/ Harris Wildstein, Esq.
	Harris Wildstein, Esq., Director

	/s/ Neal I. Rodin
	Neal I. Rodin, Director

	/s/ Harry D. Madonna
	Harry D. Madonna, Director and Chairman of the Board

	/s/ Theodore J. Flocco, Jr..
	Theodore J. Flocco Jr., Director

	/s/ William Batoff
	William Batoff, Director

	/s/ Robert Coleman
	Robert Coleman, Director

	/s/ Barry L. Spevak
	Barry L. Spevak, Director

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC.

	Page

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting	57

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms	58

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2009 and 2008	60

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007	61

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007	62

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007	63

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	64

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation under the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework, management of the Company has concluded the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-15(f), as of December 31, 2009.

Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting can also be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.

Management is also responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements and other financial information contained in this report. The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and include, as necessary, best estimates and judgments by management.

ParenteBeard LLC, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2009, and the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, as stated in their reports, which are included herein.


Date: March 16, 2010	By:	/s/ Harry D. Madonna
		Harry D. Madonna
		Chairman, President and
		Chief Executive Officer

Date: March 16, 2010	By:	/s/ Frank A. Cavallaro
		Frank A. Cavallaro
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders

Republic First Bancorp, Inc.

We have audited Republic First Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiary internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Republic First Bancorp, Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Republic First Bancorp, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiary, and our report dated March 16, 2010 expressed an unqualified opinion.

Malvern, Pennsylvania

March 16, 2010

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders

Republic First Bancorp, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2009. Republic First Bancorp, Inc.’s management is responsible for these financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method of recognizing other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities in 2009.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2009 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Republic First Bancorp Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated March 16, 2010 expressed an unqualified opinion.

Malvern, Pennsylvania

March 16, 2010

REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 2009 and 2008

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

	2009			2008
ASSETS:
Cash and due from banks	$	10,864		$	9,803
Interest bearing deposits with banks		36,007			3,456
Federal funds sold		8,747			21,159
Total cash and cash equivalents		55,618			34,418
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value		185,404			83,032
Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost
(fair value of $165 and $214 respectively)		155			198
Restricted stock, at cost		6,836			6,836
Loans receivable, (net of allowance for loan losses of $12,841 and $8,409
respectively)		680,977			774,673
Premises and equipment, net		24,490			14,209
Other real estate owned, net		13,611			8,580
Accrued interest receivable		3,957			3,939
Bank owned life insurance		12,373			12,118
Other assets		25,221			13,977
Total Assets	$	1,008,642		$	951,980
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Demand — non-interest-bearing	$	125,618		$	70,814
Demand — interest-bearing		52,919			43,044
Money market and savings		327,103			231,643
Time less than $100,000		144,622			139,708
Time over $100,000		232,632			253,958
Total Deposits		882,894			739,167
Short-term borrowings		-			77,309
FHLB Advances		25,000			25,000
Accrued interest payable		1,826			2,540
Other liabilities		6,182			6,161
Subordinated debt		22,476			22,476
Total Liabilities		938,378			872,653
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized;
no shares issued as of December 31, 2009 and 2008		-			-
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 20,000,000 shares authorized;
shares issued 11,081,938 as of December 31, 2009 and
11,047,651 as of December 31, 2008		111			110
Additional paid in capital		77,086			76,629
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)		(2,450	)		8,455
Treasury stock at cost (416,303 shares and 416,303 respectively)		(3,099	)		(3,099	)
Stock held by deferred compensation plan		(709	)		(1,377	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(675	)		(1,391	)
Total Shareholders’ Equity		70,264			79,327
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	1,008,642		$	951,980

(See notes to consolidated financial statements)

REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

	2009			2008			2007
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans	$	38,943		$	48,846		$	62,184
Interest and dividends on taxable investment securities		3,974			4,479			4,963
Interest and dividends on tax-exempt investment securities		435			433			513
Interest on federal funds sold and other interest-earning assets		118			218			686
		43,470			53,976			68,346

Interest expense:
Demand – interest bearing		310			327			428
Money market and savings		5,258			6,150			11,936
Time less than $100,000		4,275			7,265			7,200
Time over $100,000		4,099			7,579			11,622
Other borrowings		2,113			3,760			7,121
		16,055			25,081			38,307
Net interest income		27,415			28,895			30,039
Provision for loan losses		14,200			7,499			1,590
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		13,215			21,396			28,449

Non-interest income:
Loan advisory and servicing fees		459			362			1,177
Service fees on deposit accounts		1,219			1,184			1,187
Gain on sale of investment securities		-			5			-
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses on investments recognized in earnings (includes total other-than-temporary impairment losses of $1,006 and $5,054, net of $1,067 and $(3,616) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, before taxes)		(2,073	)		(1,438	)		-
Gain on sale of other real estate owned		-			-			185
Bank owned life insurance income		255			400			424
Other income		219			729			100
		79			1,242			3,073
Non-interest expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits		12,699			9,629			10,612
Occupancy		3,081			2,447			2,420
Depreciation and amortization		1,858			1,343			1,360
Legal		1,245			1,454			750
Write down/loss on sale of other real estate		1,571			1,615			-
Other real estate		303			513			23
Advertising		288			464			503
Data processing		807			845			693
Insurance		711			561			398
Professional fees		2,285			973			542
Regulatory assessments and costs		2,314			556			176
Taxes, other		892			728			820
Other operating expenses		2,905			2,759			3,067
		30,959			23,887			21,364
Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes		(17,665	)		(1,249	)		10,158
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		(6,223	)		(777	)		3,273
Net Income (loss)		(11,442	)	$	(472	)	$	6,885
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic	$	(1.07	)	$	(0.04	)	$	0.66
Diluted	$	(1.07	)	$	(0.04	)	$	0.65

(See notes to consolidated financial statements)

REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

	Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Common Stock		Additional Paid in Capital		Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)			Treasury Stock			Stock Held by Deferred Compensation Plan			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total Shareholders’ Equity

Balance January 1, 2007				$	97	$	63,342	$	13,511		$	(1,688	)	$	(810	)	$	282			$	74,734

Total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes		(12	)		-		-		-			-			-			(12	)			(12	)
Net income for the year		6,885			-		-		6,885			-			-			-				6,885
Total comprehensive income	$	6,873

Stock based compensation					-		125		-			-			-			-				125
Stock dividend (974,441 shares)					10		11,459		(11,469	)		-			-			-				-
Options exercised (16,558 shares)					-		47		-			-			-			-				47
Purchase of treasury shares (140,700 shares)					-		-		-			(1,305	)		-			-				(1,305	)
Tax benefit of stock option exercises					-		348		-			-			-			-				348
Stock purchases for deferred compensation plan (38,000 shares)					-		-		-			-			(355	)		-				(355	)
Balance December 31, 2007					107		75,321		8,927			(2,993	)		(1,165	)		270				80,467


Total other comprehensive loss, net of reclassification adjustments and taxes		(1,661	)		-		-		-			-			-			(1,661	)			(1,661	)
Net loss for the year		(472	)		-		-		(472	)		-			-			-				(472	)
Total comprehensive loss	$	(2,133	)

Stock based compensation					-		115		-			-			-			-				115
Options exercised (310,440 shares)					3		928		-			-			-			-				931
Deferred Compensation plan – forfeited shares to treasury stock (35,554 shares)					-		-		-			(340	)		340			-				-
Deferred Compensation plan – new shares from treasury stock (35,554 shares)					-		-		-			234			(234	)		-				-
Tax benefit of stock option exercises					-		265		-			-			-			-				265
Stock purchases for deferred compensation plan (53,800 shares)					-		-		-			-			(318	)		-				(318	)
Balance December 31, 2008					110		76,629		8,455			(3,099	)		(1,377	)		(1,391	)			79,327


Total other comprehensive loss, net of reclassification adjustments and taxes		1,253			-		-		-			-			-			1,253				1,253
Net loss for the year		(11,442	)		-		-		(11,442	)		-			-			-				(11,442	)
Total comprehensive loss	$	(10,189	)

Stock based compensation					-		278		-			-			-			-				278
Options exercised (34,287 shares)					1		165		-			-			-			-				166
Cumulative effect adjustment; reclassifying non-credit component of previously recognized OTTI					-		-		537			-			-			(537	)			-
Tax benefit of stock option exercises					-		14		-			-			-			-				14
Deferred compensation plan distributions and transfers					-		-		-			-			1,167			-				1,167
Stock purchases for deferred compensation plan (63,400 shares)					-		-		-			-			(499	)		-				(499	)
Balance December 31, 2009				$	111	$	77,086	$	(2,450	)	$	(3,099	)	$	(709	)	$	(675	)		$	70,264

(See notes to consolidated financial statements)

REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands)

	2009			2008			2007
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(11,442	)	$	(472	)	$	6,885
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses		14,200			7,499			1,590
Writedown or loss on sale of other real estate owned		1,571			1,615			-
Gain on sale of other real estate owned		-			-			(185	)
Depreciation and amortization		1,858			1,343			1,360
Deferred income taxes		(3,032	)		(472	)		(156	)
Deferred compensation plan distributions and transfers		1,167			-			-
Stock purchases for deferred compensation plan		(499	)		(318	)		(355	)
Share based compensation		278			115			125
Gain on sale of investment securities		-			(5	)		-
Impairment charges on investment securities		2,073			1,438			-
Amortization of discounts on investment securities		(203	)		(221	)		(194	)
Increase in value of bank owned life insurance		(255	)		(400	)		(424	)
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets		(8,188	)		(3,470	)		2,111
Decreases in accrued interest payable and other liabilities		(693	)		(1,511	)		(3,196	)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		(3,165	)		5,141			7,561
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of investment securities:
Available for sale		(130,783	)		(16,366	)		(9,639	)
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities:
Available for sale		27,752			13,202			28,195
Held to maturity		43			84			51
Purchase of FHLB stock		-			(478	)		-
Proceeds from sale of FHLB stock		-			-			446
Net decrease (increase) in loans		71,383			9,485			(34,268	)
Net proceeds from sale of other real estate owned		1,511			14,870			715
Premises and equipment expenditures		(12,139	)		(4,264	)		(7,000	)
Net cash(used in) provided by investing activities		(42,233	)		16,533			(21,500	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from exercise of stock options		166			931			47
Purchase of treasury shares		-			-			(1,305	)
Tax benefit of stock option exercises		14			265			348
Net increase (decrease) in demand, money market and savings deposits		160,139			(12,419	)		(28,030	)
Net (decrease) increase in time deposits		(16,412	)		(29,269	)		54,112
Net decrease in short term borrowings		(77,309	)		(56,124	)		(26,290	)
Increase in other borrowings		-			25,000			-
Issuance of subordinated debt		-			11,135			5,155
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		66,598			(60,481	)		4,037
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		21,200			(38,807	)		(9,902	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		34,418			73,225			83,127
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$	55,618		$	34,418		$	73,225
Supplemental disclosures:
Interest paid	$	16,769		$	26,260		$	39,812
Income taxes paid		-			400			3,425
Non-cash transfers from loans to other real estate owned		8,113			21,384			3,639
Non-cash treasury stock transactions		-			106			-

(See notes to consolidated financial statements)

REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Termination of Merger Agreement

On November 7, 2008, the board of directors of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (“the Company”) approved an agreement and plan of merger, pursuant to which the Company will be merged with and into Metro Bancorp, Inc. (“Metro”) formerly known as Pennsylvania Commerce Bancorp, Inc., subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. The Company and Metro amended the agreement on July 31, 2009 and again on December 18, 2009 to extend the contractual deadline for completion of the merger to allow for additional time to obtain the required regulatory approvals. On March 15, 2010 the Company and Metro announced that their respective board of directors had voted to terminate the merger agreement due to uncertainties over the regulatory approval of the applications for the merger. The Company estimates that costs of up to $1.0 million related to legal fees, underwriting services and other expenses associated with the merger will be expensed during the first quarter of 2010 as a result of the termination of this agreement.

2. Nature of Operations

The Company is a one-bank holding company organized and incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is comprised of one wholly-owned subsidiary, Republic First Bank (“Republic”), a Pennsylvania state chartered bank, and Republic’s subsidiaries. Republic offers a variety of banking services to individuals and businesses throughout the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey area through its offices and store locations in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware and Camden Counties. The Company also has three unconsolidated subsidiaries, which are statutory trusts established by the Company in connection with its sponsorship of three separate issuances of trust preferred securities.

Between January 2005 and August 2008, Republic engaged BSC Services Corporation (“BSC”), a former affiliate, to provide data processing, accounting, employee leasing, human resources, credit and compliance services. In August 2008, BSC discontinued its operations and many of its employees were transferred to the direct employ of Republic. BSC allocated costs of services to Republic on the basis of Republic’s usage, and Republic classified such costs to the appropriate non-interest expense categories.

The Company and Republic encounter vigorous competition for market share in the geographic areas they serve from bank holding companies, national, regional and other community banks, thrift institutions, credit unions and other non-bank financial organizations, such as mutual fund companies, insurance companies and brokerage companies.

The Company and Republic are subject to federal and state regulations governing virtually all aspects of their activities, including but not limited to, lines of business, liquidity, investments, the payment of dividends, and others. Such regulations and the cost of adherence to such regulations can have a significant impact on earnings and financial condition.

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Republic. The Company follows accounting standards set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). The FASB sets accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) that are followed to ensure consistent reporting of financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. Over time, the FASB and other GAAP-setting bodies have issued standards in the form of FASB Statements, Interpretations, Staff Positions, EITF Abstracts, AICPA Statements of Position, and Practice Bulletins. The FASB recognized the complexity of its standard setting process and embarked on a revised process in 2004 that culminated in the release of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) on July 1, 2009. The ASC does not change how the Company accounts for its transactions or the nature of related disclosures made, nor does it impact the Company’s financial position or results of operations. It simply took thousands of individual pronouncements that comprise US GAAP and reorganized them under accounting topics using a consistent structure. References to US GAAP in this Annual Report on Form 10-K

have been updated to refer to Topics in the ASC. This change was made effective by the FASB for periods ending on or after September 15, 2009.

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of the financial data included herein.

Risks and Uncertainties and Certain Significant Estimates

The earnings of the Company depend primarily on the earnings of Republic. The earnings of Republic are dependent primarily upon the level of net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on its interest-earning assets, such as loans and investments, and the interest paid on its interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. Accordingly, our results of operations are subject to risks and uncertainties surrounding our exposure to changes in the interest rate environment.

Prepayments on residential real estate mortgage and other fixed rate loans and mortgage-backed securities vary significantly and may cause significant fluctuations in interest margins.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Significant estimates are made by management in determining the allowance for loan losses, carrying values of other real estate owned, assessment of other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”) of investment securities, impairment of restricted stock and the realization of deferred income tax assets. Consideration is given to a variety of factors in establishing these estimates.

Significant Group Concentrations of Credit Risk

Most of the Company’s activities are with customers located within the Greater Philadelphia region. Note 4 discusses the types of investment securities that the Company invests in. Note 5 discusses the types of lending that the Company engages in as well as loan concentrations. The Company does not have any significant concentrations to any one customer.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with an original maturity of ninety days or less and federal funds sold, maturing in ninety days or less, to be cash and cash equivalents.

Restrictions on Cash and Due from Banks

Republic is required to maintain certain average reserve balances as established by the Federal Reserve Board. The amounts of those balances for the reserve computation periods that include December 31, 2009 and 2008 were approximately $1.1 million and $700,000, respectively. These requirements were satisfied through the restriction of vault cash and a balance at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

Investment Securities

Held to Maturity – Certain debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as held to maturity and are carried at their remaining unpaid principal balances, net of unamortized premiums or unaccreted discounts. Premiums are amortized and discounts are accreted using the interest method over the estimated remaining term of the underlying security.

Available for Sale – Debt and equity securities that will be held for indefinite periods of time, including securities that may be sold in response to changes in market interest or prepayment rates, needs for liquidity, and changes in the availability of and in the yield of alternative investments, are classified as available for sale. These assets are carried at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses are excluded from operations and are reported net of tax as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized. Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are reported in the consolidated statements of operations and determined using the adjusted cost of the specific security sold on the trade date.

Investment securities are evaluated on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when market conditions warrant such an evaluation, to determine whether a decline in their value is other-than-temporary. To determine whether a loss in value is other-than-temporary, management utilizes criteria such as the reasons underlying the decline, the magnitude and duration of the decline, the intent to hold the security and the likelihood of the Company not being required to sell the security prior to an anticipated recovery in the fair value. The term “other-than-temporary” is not intended to indicate that the decline is permanent, but indicates that the prospects for a near-term recovery of value is not necessarily favorable, or that there is a lack of evidence to support a realizable value equal to or greater than the carrying value of the investment. Once a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary, the value of the security is reduced and a corresponding charge to earnings is recognized. Impairment charges on bank pooled trust preferred securities of $2.1 million and $1.4 million were recognized during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Restricted Stock

Restricted stock, which represents required investment in the common stock of correspondent banks related to a credit facility, is carried at cost and as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, consists of the common stock of FHLB of Pittsburgh and Atlantic Central Bankers Bank (ACBB). In December 2008, the FHLB of Pittsburgh notified member banks that it was suspending dividend payments and the repurchase of capital stock.

Management evaluates the restricted stock for impairment in accordance with guidance under ASC 942-10 Financial Services- Depository and Lending. Management’s determination of whether these investments are impaired is based on their assessment of the ultimate recoverability of their cost rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of their cost is influenced by criteria such as (1) the significance of the decline in net assets of the FHLB as compared to the capital stock amount for the FHLB and the length of time this situation has persisted, (2) commitments by the FHLB to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to the operating performance of the FHLB, and (3) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on institutions and, accordingly, on the customer base of the FHLB.

Management believes no impairment charge is necessary related to the restricted stock as of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are stated at the amount of unpaid principal, reduced by unearned income and an allowance for loan losses. Interest on loans is calculated based upon the principal amounts outstanding. The Company defers and amortizes certain origination and commitment fees, and certain direct loan origination costs over the contractual life of the related loan. This results in an adjustment of the related loans yield.

The Company accounts for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts related to loans purchased based upon the effective interest method. If a loan prepays in full before the contractual maturity date, any unamortized premiums, discounts or fees are recognized immediately as an adjustment to interest income.

Loans are generally classified as non-accrual if they are past due as to maturity or payment of principal or interest for a period of more than 90 days, unless such loans are well-secured and in the process of collection. Loans that are on a current payment status or past due less than 90 days may also be classified as non-accrual if repayment in full of principal and/or interest is in doubt. Loans may be returned to accrual status when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are reasonably assured of repayment within an acceptable period of time, and there is a sustained period of repayment performance of interest and principal by the borrower, in accordance with the contractual terms. Generally, in the case of non-accrual loans, cash received is applied to reduce the principal outstanding.

In estimating the allowance for loan losses, management considers current economic conditions, diversification of the loan portfolio, delinquency statistics, results of internal loan reviews, borrowers’ perceived financial and managerial strengths, the adequacy of underlying collateral, if collateral dependent, or present value of future cash flows, and other relevant factors. Because the allowance for loan losses is dependent, to a great extent, on the general economy and other conditions that may be beyond Republic’s control, the estimate of the allowance for loan losses could differ materially in the near term.

The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to operations. Loans are charged against the allowance when management believes that the collectability of the loan principal is unlikely. Recoveries on loans previously charged off are credited to the allowance.

The allowance is an amount that represents management’s estimate of known and inherent loan losses. Management’s evaluations of the allowance for loan losses consider such factors as an examination of the portfolio, past loss experience, the results of the most recent regulatory examination, current economic conditions and other relevant factors.

The allowance consists of specific, general and unallocated components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as “internally classified”. For such loans that are also classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses. The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment, include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration of all the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and construction loans by the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement.

Transfers of Financial Assets

The Company accounts for the transfers and servicing financial assets in accordance with ASC 860, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities. ASC 860, revises the standards for accounting for the securitizations and other transfers of financial assets and collateral.

Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.

Guarantees

The Company accounts for guarantees in accordance with ASC 815 Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others. ASC 815 requires a guarantor entity, at the inception of a guarantee covered by the measurement provisions of the interpretation, to record a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. The Company has financial and performance letters of credit. Financial letters of credit require the Company to make payment if the customer’s financial condition deteriorates, as defined in the agreements. Performance letters of credit require the Company to make payments if the customer fails to perform certain non-financial contractual obligation. The maximum potential undiscounted amount of future payments of these letters of credit as of December 31, 2009 is $3.7 million and they expire as follows: $3.6 million in 2010, $6,000 in 2011 and $0.1 million in 2012. Amounts due under these letters of credit would be reduced by any proceeds that the Company would be able to obtain in liquidating the collateral for the loans, which varies depending on the customer.

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment (including land) are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation of furniture and equipment is calculated over the estimated useful life of the asset using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes, and accelerated methods for income tax purposes. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or terms of their respective leases, using the straight-line method. Repairs and maintenance are charged to current operations as incurred, and renewals and major improvements are capitalized.

Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate owned consists of assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure. They are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value less cost to sell at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less the cost to sell. Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in net expenses from other real estate owned.

Bank Owned Life Insurance

The Company invests in bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) policies on certain employees. The Company is the owner and beneficiary of the policies. This life insurance investment is carried at the cash surrender value of the underlying policies. Income from the increase in cash surrender value of the policies is included in other income on the income statement.

Advertising Costs

It is the Company’s policy to expense advertising costs in the period in which they are incurred.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method of accounting. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are established for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities at the tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences are realized or settled. In addition, a deferred tax asset is recorded to reflect the future benefit of net operating loss carryforwards. The deferred tax assets may be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties on income taxes as a component of income tax expense.

Shareholders’ Equity

In 2007, the Company implemented a stock repurchase program. The repurchase program was in effect for carrying periods from and after June 14, 2007, through and including June 30, 2008. The aggregate amount of the Company stock to be repurchased was determined by market conditions not to exceed 5%, or approximately 500,000 shares, of the Company’s issued and outstanding stock. The Company executed the program through open market purchases. Stock repurchased under the repurchase program was retired. Through December 31, 2007, 140,700 shares were repurchased. No shares were repurchased through the program in 2008 or 2009.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share (“EPS”) consists of two separate components, basic EPS and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for each period presented. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus dilutive common stock equivalents (“CSE”). CSEs consist of dilutive stock options granted through the Company’s stock option plan

and convertible securities related to the trust preferred securities issuance in 2008. In the diluted EPS computation, the after tax interest expense on that trust preferred securities issuance is added back to net income. In 2009 and 2008, the effect of CSEs and the related add back of after tax interest expense was anti-dilutive. The following table is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in calculating basic and diluted EPS. CSEs which are anti-dilutive are not included in the following calculation. At December 31, 2007, there were 264,842 stock options, to purchase common stock, which were excluded from the computation of earnings per share because the option price was greater than the average market price. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company included no stock options in calculating diluted EPS due to a net loss from operations. The following table is a comparison of EPS for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007.

(In thousands, except per share data)	2009			2008			2007

Net income (loss) (numerator for basic earnings per share)	$	(11,442	)	$	(472	)	$	6,885
Adjustments		-			-			-
Net income (loss for diluted earnings per share)	$	(11,442	)	$	(472	)	$	6,885

	2009					2008					2007
	Shares		Per Share			Shares		Per Share			Shares		Per Share
Weighted average shares outstanding for the period (denominator for basic earnings per share)		10,654,655					10,503,241					10,389,886
Earnings per share — basic			$	(1.07	)			$	(0.04	)			$	0.66
Add common stock equivalents representing dilutive stock options		-					-					271,854
Effect on basic earnings per share of CSE				-					-					(0.01	)
Weighted average shares outstanding- diluted		10,654,655					10,503,241					10,661,740
Earnings (loss) per share — diluted			$	(1.07	)			$	(0.04	)			$	0.65

Stock Based Compensation

The Company maintains the Amendment and Restatement No. 3 of the Stock Option Plan and Restricted Stock Plan of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (“Plan”), under which the Company may grant options, restricted stock or stock appreciation rights to the Company’s employees, directors, and certain consultants. Under the terms of the Plan, 1.5 million shares of common stock, plus an annual increase equal to the number of shares needed to restore the maximum number of shares that may be available for grant under the Plan to 1.5 million shares, are available for such grants. As of December 31, 2009, the only grants under the Plan have been option grants. The Plan provides that the exercise price of each option granted equals the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant. Any options granted vest within one to five years and have a maximum term of 10 years.

Comprehensive Income

The Company presents as a component of comprehensive income (loss) the amounts from transactions and other events which currently are excluded from the consolidated statements of operations and are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity. These amounts consist of unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities.

The components of comprehensive income (loss), net of related tax, are as follows (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31
	2009			2008			2007
Net income (loss)	$	(11,442	)	$	(472	)	$	6,885
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized losses on investment securities:
arising during the period, net of tax benefit of $40, $1,432 and $6		(76	)		(2,580	)		(12	)
Add: reclassification adjustment for impairment charge included in net
income (loss), net of tax benefit of $744, $514 and $ -		1,329			919			-
Other comprehensive income (loss)		1,253			(1,661	)		(12	)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	(10,189	)	$	(2,133	)	$	6,873

Trust Preferred Securities

The Company has sponsored three outstanding issues of corporation-obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities of a subsidiary trust holding solely junior subordinated debentures of the corporation, more commonly known as trust preferred securities. The subsidiary trusts are not consolidated with the Company for financial reporting purposes. The purpose of the issuances of these securities was to increase capital. The trust preferred securities qualify as Tier 1 capital for regulatory purposes in amounts up to 25% of total Tier 1 capital.

In December 2006, Republic Capital Trust II (“Trust II”) issued $6.0 million of trust preferred securities to investors and $0.2 million of common securities to the Company. Trust II purchased $6.2 million of junior subordinated debentures of the Company due 2037, and the Company used the proceeds to call the securities of Republic Capital Trust I (“Trust I”). The debentures supporting Trust II have a variable interest rate, adjustable quarterly, at 1.73% over the 3-month Libor (1.99% at December 31, 2009 and 3.91% at December 31, 2008). The Company may call the securities on any interest payment date after five years.

On June 28, 2007, the Company caused Republic Capital Trust III (“Trust III”), through a pooled offering, to issue $5.0 million of trust preferred securities to investors and $0.2 million common securities to the Company. Trust III purchased $5.2 million of junior subordinated debentures of the Company due 2037, which have a variable interest rate, adjustable quarterly, at 1.55% over the 3 month Libor (1.81% at December 31, 2009 and 3.73% at December 31, 2008). The Company has the ability to call the securities or any interest payment date after five years, without a prepayment penalty, notwithstanding their final 30 year maturity.

On June 10, 2008, the Company caused Republic First Bancorp Capital Trust IV (“Trust IV”) to issue $10.8 million of convertible trust preferred securities in June 2008 as part of the Company’s strategic capital plan. The securities were purchased by various investors, including Vernon W. Hill, II, founder and chairman (retired) of Commerce Bancorp and, since the investment, a consultant to the Company, a family trust of Harry D. Madonna, chairman, president and chief executive officer of the Company, and Theodore J. Flocco, Jr., who, since the investment, has been a director of the Company. Trust IV also issued $0.4 million of common securities to the Company. Trust IV purchased $11.1 million of junior subordinated debentures due 2038, which pay interest at an annual rate of 8.0% and are callable after the fifth year. The trust preferred securities of Trust IV are convertible into approximately 1.7 million shares of common stock of the Company, based on a conversion price of $6.50 per share of Company common stock and as of December 31, 2009 were, and continue to be fully convertible.

Variable Interest Entities

In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation 46 (ASC 810), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. ASC 810 clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin 51, Consolidated Financial Statements, to certain entities in which voting rights are not effective in identifying the investor with the controlling financial interest. An entity is subject to consolidation under ASC 810 if the investors either do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, are unable to direct the entity’s activities, or are not exposed to the entity’s losses or entitled to its residual returns ("variable interest entities"). Variable interest entities within the scope of ASC 810 will

be required to be consolidated by their primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity is determined to be the party that absorbs a majority of the entity's expected losses, receives a majority of its expected returns, or both.

The Company does not consolidate its subsidiary trusts. ASC 810 precludes consideration of the call option embedded in the preferred securities when determining if the Company has the right to a majority of the trusts’ expected residual returns. The non-consolidation results in the investment in the common securities of the trusts to be included in other assets with a corresponding increase in outstanding debt of $676,000. In addition, the income received on the Company’s investment in the common securities of the trusts is included in other income. The adoption of ASC 810 did not have a material impact on the financial position or results of operations. The Federal Reserve has issued final guidance on the regulatory capital treatment for the trust-preferred securities issued by the capital trusts as a result of the adoption of ASC 810. The final rule retained the current maximum percentage of total capital permitted for trust preferred securities at 25%, but enacted changes to the rules governing trust preferred securities that affect their use as part of the collection of entities known as “restricted core capital elements”. The rule took effect March 31, 2009; however, a five-year transition period starting March 31, 2004 and leading up to that date allows bank holding companies to continue to count trust preferred securities as Tier 1 Capital after applying ASC 810. The adaption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s capital rates.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2009-05, Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value, which updates ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. The updated guidance clarifies that the fair value of a liability can be measured in relation to the quoted price of the liability when it trades as an asset in an active market, without adjusting the price for restrictions that prevent the sale of the liability. This guidance was effective beginning October 1, 2009 and did not have a material effect to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued new guidance impacting ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing (SFAS No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140). This guidance prescribes the information that a reporting entity must provide in its financial reports about a transfer of financial assets; the effects of a transfer on its financial position, financial performance and cash flows; and a transferor’s continuing involvement in transferred financial assets. This guidance also modifies the de-recognition conditions related to legal isolation and effective control and adds additional disclosure requirements for transfer of financial assets. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. We do not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

In June 2009, the FASB issued new guidance impacting ASC 810-10, Consolidation (SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46R). This guidance requires a company to determine whether its variable interest or interests gives it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. The primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity is the company that has both (a) the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity. The guidance also amends existing consolidation guidance that required ongoing re-assessments of whether a company is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. We do not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

In April 2009, the FASB issued new guidance impacting ASC 320-10, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities (FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments). This guidance amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance for debt securities. If the fair value of a debt security is less than its amortized cost basis at the measurement date, the updated guidance requires the company to determine whether it has the intent to sell the debt security or whether it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the debt security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either condition is met, an entity must recognize full impairment. For all other debt securities that are considered other-than-temporarily impaired and do not meet either condition, the guidance requires that the credit loss portion of impairment be recognized in earnings and the temporary impairment related to all other factors be recorded in other comprehensive income. In

addition, the guidance requires additional disclosures regarding impairments on debt and equity securities The Company adopted this guidance effective April 1, 2009.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2008 and 2007 information to conform to the 2009 presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on results of operations.

4. Investment Securities

Investment securities available for sale as of December 31, 2009 are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Mortgage Backed Securities/CMOs	$	144,081	$	2,686	$	(1	)	$	146,766
Municipal Securities		10,325		49		(851	)		9,523
Corporate Bonds		5,989		101		-			6,090
Agency Bonds		18,991		-		(147	)		18,844
Pooled Trust Preferred Securities		6,789		-		(2,863	)		3,926
Other Securities		281		-		(26	)		255
Total	$	186,456	$	2,836	$	(3,888	)	$	185,404

Investment securities held to maturity as of December 31, 2009 are as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
U.S. Government Agencies	$	2	$	-	$	-		$	2
Other Securities		153		10		-			163
Total	$	155	$	10	$	-		$	165

Investment securities available for sale as of December 31, 2008 are as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Mortgage Backed Securities	$	60,859	$	1,821	$	(4	)	$	62,676
Municipal Securities		10,073		15		(963	)		9,125
Corporate Bonds		5,988		59		(4	)		6,043
Pooled Trust Preferred Securities		8,003		-		(3,071	)		4,932
Other Securities		279		7		(30	)		256
Total	$	85,202	$	1,902	$	(4,072	)	$	83,032

Investment securities held to maturity as of December 31, 2008 are as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value

U.S. Government Agencies	$	3	$	-	$	-		$	3
Mortgage Backed Securities		15		1		-			16
Municipal Securities		30		-		-			30
Other Securities		150		15		-			165
Total	$	198	$	16	$	-		$	214

The Company does not hold any mortgage-backed securities that are rated “Alt-A” or “Subprime” as of December 31, 2009 and 2008.

The maturity distribution of the amortized cost and estimated market value of investment securities by contractual maturity at December 31, 2009 is as follows:

	Available for Sale				Held to Maturity
(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value

Due in 1 year or less	$	150	$	151	$	-	$	-
After 1 year to 5 years		10,074		10,053		113		123
After 5 years to 10 years		12,116		12,069		2		2
After 10 years		164,116		163,131		-		-
No stated maturity		–		–		40		40
Total	$	186,456	$	185,404	$	155	$	165

Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties.

In instances when a determination is made that an other-than-temporary impairment exists with respect to a debt security but the investor does not intend to sell the debt security and it is not more likely than not that the investor will be required to sell the debt security prior to its anticipated recovery, ASC 320-10 changes the presentation and amount of the other-than-temporary impairment recognized in the income statement. The other-than-temporary impairment is separated into (a) the amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to a decrease in cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security (the credit loss) and (b) the amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income. The adoption of updated guidance under ASC 320-10 had an impact on the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements as impairment charges (credit losses) on bank pooled trust preferred securities of $2.1 million were recognized during the year end December 31, 2009. In addition, a cumulative effect adjustment of $537,000 was recorded to reclassify the non-credit component at December 31, 2008 of previously recognized OTTI charge within shareholders’ equity between retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive loss.

The Company realized gross losses due to impairment charges on pooled trust securities of $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The Company realized gross gains on the sale of securities of $5,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008.

At December 31, 2009 and 2008, investment securities in the amount of approximately $25.8 million and $14.1 million respectively, were pledged as collateral for public deposits and certain other deposits as required by law.

Temporarily impaired securities as of December 31, 2009 are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	Less than 12 months				12 Months or more				Total
Description of Securities	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
Mortgage Backed Securities	$	60	$	-	$	32	$	1	$	92	$	1
Municipal Securities		3,573		131		3,412		720		6,985		851
Corporate Bonds		-		-		-		-		-		-
Agency Bonds		18,844		147		-		-		18,844		147
Trust Preferred Securities		-		-		3,926		2,863		3,926		2,863
Other Securities		41		-		63		26		104		26
Total Temporarily Impaired Securities	$	22,518	$	278	$	7,433	$	3,610	$	29,951	$	3,888

The impairment of the investment portfolio at December 31, 2009 totaled $3.9 million with a total fair value of $30.0 million at December 31, 2009. The unrealized loss for the bank pooled trust preferred securities was due to the secondary market for such securities becoming inactive and is considered temporary at December 31, 2009. The unrealized loss on the remaining securities is due to changes in market value resulting from changes in market interest rates and is considered temporary.

Temporarily impaired securities as of December 31, 2008 are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	Less than 12 months				12 Months or more				Total
Description of Securities	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
US Government Agencies	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Mortgage Backed Securities		19		-		95		4		114		4
Municipal Securities		4,878		549		2,030		416		6,908		965
Corporate Bonds		1,991		4		-		-		1,991		4
Trust Preferred Securities		93		85		3,278		2,986		3,371		3,071
Other Securities		-		-		60		28		60		28
Total Temporarily Impaired Securities	$	6,981	$	638	$	5,463	$	3,434	$	12,444	$	4,072

5. Loans Receivable

The following table sets forth the Company’s gross loans by major categories at December 31,

(Dollars in thousands)	2009			2008

Commercial	$	88,926		$	97,777
Owner occupied		85,481			71,821
Total commercial		174,407			169,598

Consumer and residential		22,359			27,915
Commercial real estate		497,494			586,066
Total loans receivable		694,260			783,579
Less deferred loan fees		(442	)		(497	)
Less allowance for loan losses		(12,841	)		(8,409	)

Net loans receivable	$	680,977		$	774,673

A loan is considered impaired, in accordance with ASC 310, when based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. Impaired loans include nonperforming commercial loans, but also include internally classified accruing loans. There were no troubled debt restructurings at December 31, 2009 and 2008.

The following table presents the Company’s impaired loans at December 31, 2009 and 2008.

(Dollars in thousands)	2009		2008

Impaired loans without a valuation allowance	$	80,896	$	-
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance		43,458		18,280
Total impaired loans	$	124,354	$	18,280

Valuation allowance related to impaired loans	$	7,099	$	2,400
Total nonaccrual loans		26,034	$	17,333
Total loans past-due ninety days or more and still accruing		-		-

For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the average recorded investment in impaired loans was approximately $79.2 million, $10.6 million and $16.1 million respectively. Republic earned $5.4 million and $70,000 of interest income on impaired loans (internally classified accruing loans) in 2009 and 2008 respectively. Republic recognized interest income on a cash basis on impaired loans of $5.2 million and $66,000 in 2009 and 2008, respectively. Republic did not realize any interest on impaired loans during 2007. There were no commitments to extend credit to any borrowers with impaired loans as of the end of the periods presented herein.

As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, there were loans of approximately $26.0 million and $17.3 million respectively, which were classified as non-accrual. If these loans were performing under their original contractual rate, interest income on such loans would have increased approximately $1.2 million, $0.6 million, and $1.4 million for 2009, 2008 and 2007 respectively. There were no loans past due 90 days and accruing at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

Included in loans are loans due from directors and other related parties of $51.0 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008. All loans made to directors have substantially the same terms and interest rates as other bank borrowers. The Board of Directors approves loans to individual directors to confirm that collateral requirements, terms and rates are comparable to other borrowers and are in compliance with underwriting policies. The following presents the activity in amount due from directors and other related parties for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.

(Dollars in thousands)	2009			2008

Balance at beginning of year	$	50,950		$	13,874
Additions		759			42,919
Repayments		(706	)		(5,843	)
Balance at end of year	$	51,003		$	50,950

6. Allowances for Loan Losses

Change in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31, are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	2009			2008			2007

Balance at beginning of year	$	8,409		$	8,508		$	8,058
Charge-offs		(9,770	)		(7,797	)		(1,506	)
Recoveries		2			199			366
Provision for loan losses		14,200			7,499			1,590
Balance at end of year	$	12,841		$	8,409		$	8,508

7. Premises and Equipment

A summary of premises and equipment is as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	Useful lives	2009			2008

Land	Indefinite	$	200		$	200
Bank building	40 years		999			845
Leasehold improvements	1 to 30 years		17,322			10,248
Furniture and equipment	3 to 13 years		12,406			11,607
Construction in process			6,192			2,373
			37,119			25,273
Less accumulated depreciation			(12,629	)		(11,064	)
Net premises and equipment		$	24,490		$	14,209

Depreciation expense on premises, equipment and leasehold improvements amounted to approximately $1.9 million, $1.3 million and $1.4 million in 2009, 2008 and 2007 respectively. Construction in process mainly represents costs incurred for the selection and development of future branch locations. Costs to complete these projects are estimated to be $10.3 million as of December 31, 2009, subject to re-evaluation based on the disclosure of the termination of the Metro merger agreement provided in Footnote 1.

8. Borrowings

Republic has a line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Pittsburgh, collateralized by loans and securities, with a maximum borrowing capacity of $256.1 million as of December 31, 2009. This maximum borrowing capacity is based on certain qualifying assets held on Republic’s balance sheet. As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, there was $25.0 million of term advances against this line of credit which matures in June 2010. The interest rates on the term advances at December 31, 2009 and 2008 was 3.36%. As of December 31, 2009 there were no overnight advances outstanding against this line, compared to $67.3 million at December 31, 2008. The interest rate on the overnight advance at December 31, 2008 was 0.59%. The maximum amount of term advances outstanding at any month-end was $25.0 million during 2009 and 2008. The maximum amount of overnight borrowings outstanding at any month-end was $58.6 million in 2009 and $148.7 million in 2008.

Republic has a line of credit for $15.0 million available for the purchase of federal funds through a correspondent bank. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, Republic had no amount outstanding against this line. The maximum amount of overnight advances on this line at any month end was $0 in 2009 and $15.0 million in 2008.

Republic had uncollateralized overnight advances with a depository institution at December 31, 2008, of $10.0 million. The interest rate on this overnight advance at December 31, 2008 was 0.70%. The maximum amount of such overnight advances outstanding at any month-end was $10.0 million in 2009 and $20.0 million in 2008. Average amounts outstanding of overnight advances for 2009, 2008, and 2007 were $0.8 million, $17.9 million, and $14.0 million, respectively; and the related weighted average interest rates for 2009, 2008, and 2007 were 0.76%, 2.53%, and 5.25%, respectively.

Subordinated debt and corporation-obligated-mandatorily redeemable capital securities of subsidiary trust holding solely junior obligations of the corporation:

The Company has sponsored three outstanding issues of corporation-obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities of a subsidiary trust holding solely junior subordinated debentures of the corporation, more commonly known as trust preferred securities. The subsidiary trusts are not consolidated with the Company for financial reporting purposes. The purpose of the issuances of these securities was to increase capital. The trust preferred securities qualify as Tier 1 capital for regulatory purposes in amounts up to 25% of total Tier 1 capital.

On June 10, 2008, the Company caused Republic First Bancorp Capital Trust IV (“Trust IV”) to issue $10.8 million of convertible trust preferred securities in June 2008 as part of the Company’s strategic capital plan. The securities were purchased by various investors, including Vernon W. Hill, II, founder and chairman (retired) of Commerce Bancorp, former director of Metro and, since the investment, a consultant to the Company, a family trust of Harry D. Madonna, chairman, president and chief executive officer of the Company, and Theodore J. Flocco, Jr., who, since the investment, has been a director of the Company. Trust IV also issued $0.4 million of common securities to the Company. Trust IV purchased $11.1 million of junior subordinated debentures due 2038, which pay interest at an annual rate of 8.0% and are callable after the fifth year. The trust preferred securities of Trust IV are convertible into approximately 1.7 million shares of common stock of the Company, based on a conversion price of $6.50 per share of Company common stock and at December 31, 2009 were fully convertible.

9. Deposits

The following is a breakdown, by contractual maturities of the Company’s time certificate of deposits for the years 2010 through 2014, which includes brokered certificates of deposit of approximately $24.1 million with original terms of six months.

(Dollars in thousands)	2010		2011		2012		2013		2014		Thereafter		Total

Time Certificates of Deposit	$	371,565	$	2,918	$	1,095	$	736	$	940	$	-	$	377,254

Deposits of related parties totaled $50.0 million and $45.1 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

10. Income Taxes

The following represents the components of income tax (benefit) expense for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

(Dollars in thousands)	2009			2008			2007
Current (benefit) provision
Federal	$	(3,201	)	$	(587	)	$	3,429
State		10			282			-
Total Current		(3,191	)		(305	)		3,429
Deferred		(3,032	)		(472	)		(156	)
Total (benefit) provision for income taxes	$	(6,223	)	$	(777	)	$	3,273

The following table accounts for the difference between the actual tax provision and the amount obtained by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35.0% for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2007 and 34.0% for the year ended December 31, 2008.

(Dollars in thousands)	2009			2008			2007

Tax provision computed at statutory rate	$	(6,183	)	$	(425	)	$	3,556
State taxes, net of federal benefit		6			1			-
Tax exempt interest		(152	)		(144	)		(189	)
Bank owned life insurance		(89	)		(136	)		(144	)
Transaction costs related to merger		-			84			-
Other		195			(157	)		50
Total (benefit) provision for income taxes	$	(6,223	)	$	(777	)	$	3,273

The approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference that gives rise to net deferred tax assets included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:

	2009			2008

Allowance for loan losses	$	4,611		$	2,992
Deferred compensation		612			654
Unrealized (gain) loss on securities available for sale		378			779
Realized loss in other than temporary impairment charge		960			517
Interest income on non-accrual loans		578			199
Deferred loan costs		(487	)		(537	)
Other		208			(375	)
Net deferred tax asset	$	6,860		$	4,229

The realizability of the deferred tax asset is dependent upon a variety of factors, including the generation of future taxable income, the existence of taxes paid and recoverable, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities and tax planning strategies. Based upon these and other factors, management believes that it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefits of these deferred tax assets, as the Company now has the ability to carry back losses five years to recover these deferred tax assets. All tax years for which the Internal Revenue Service has statutory authority to conduct audits are open. There is an audit currently in progress on the tax years ending December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006.

The Company adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 240, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of this guidance, the Company maintains a $168,000 liability for unrecognized tax benefits associated with tax positions related to the current year and prior years. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. At December 31, 2009, $68,000 is accrued for interest and penalties.

11. Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk

Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent potential credit risk are commitments to extend credit of approximately $68.6 million and $83.1 million and standby letters of credit of approximately $3.7 million and $5.3 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Commitments often expire without being drawn upon. Of the $68.6 million of commitments to extend credit at December 31, 2008, substantially all were variable rate commitments.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued that guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk and collateral policy involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan commitments. The amount of collateral obtained is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies but may include real estate, marketable securities, pledged deposits, equipment and accounts receivable. Management believes that the proceeds obtained through a liquidation of such collateral would be sufficient to cover the maximum potential amount of future payments required under the corresponding guarantees. The current amount of liability as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 for guarantees under standby letters of credit issued is not material.

12. Commitments and Contingencies

Lease Arrangements

As of December 31, 2009, the Company had entered into non-cancelable leases expiring through August 31, 2037, including renewal options. The leases are accounted for as operating leases. The minimum annual rental payments required under these leases are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
Year Ended	Amount

2010	$	2,118
2011		2,178
2012		2,234
2013		2,289
2014		2,331
Thereafter		37,113
Total	$	48,263

The Company incurred rent expense of $1.8 million, $1.6 million and $1.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Employment Agreements

The Company has entered into an employment agreement with the CEO of the Company which provides for the payment of base salary and certain benefits through the year 2012. The aggregate commitment for future salaries and benefits under this employment agreement at December 31, 2009 is approximately $1.3 million.

Other

The Company and Republic are from time to time a party (plaintiff or defendant) to lawsuits that are in the normal course of business. While any litigation involves an element of uncertainty, management is of the opinion that the liability of the Company and Republic, if any, resulting from such actions will not have a material effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company and Republic.

13. Regulatory Capital

Dividend payments by Republic to the Company are subject to the Pennsylvania Banking Code of 1965 (the “Banking Code”) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (the “FDIA”). Under the Banking Code, no dividends may be paid except from “accumulated net earnings” (generally, undivided profits). Under the FDIA, an insured bank may pay no dividends if the bank is in arrears in the payment of any insurance assessment due to the FDIC. Under current banking laws, Republic would be limited to $45.4 million of dividends plus an additional amount equal to its net profit for 2010, up to the date of any such dividend declaration. However, dividends would be further limited in order to maintain capital ratios.

State and Federal regulatory authorities have adopted standards for the maintenance of adequate levels of capital by Republic. Federal banking agencies impose three minimum capital requirements on the Company’s risk-based capital ratios based on total capital, Tier 1 capital, and a leverage capital ratio. The risk-based capital ratios measure the adequacy of a bank’s capital against the riskiness of its assets and off-balance sheet activities. Failure to maintain adequate capital is a basis for “prompt corrective action” or other regulatory enforcement action. In assessing a bank’s capital adequacy, regulators also consider other factors such as interest rate risk exposure; liquidity, funding and market risks; quality and level or earnings; concentrations of credit; quality of loans and investments; risks of any nontraditional activities; effectiveness of bank policies; and management’s overall ability to monitor and control risks.

Management believes that Republic met, as of December 31, 2009, all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject. As of December 31, 2009, the FDIC categorized Republic as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt

corrective action provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. There are no calculations or events since that notification that management believes have changed Republic’s category.

The following table presents the Company’s and Republic’s capital regulatory ratios at December 31, 2009 and 2008:

	Actual					For Capital Adequacy Purposes					To be well capitalized under regulatory capital guidelines
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio

At December 31, 2009
Total risk based capital
Republic	$	89,786		11.55	%	$	62,204		8.00	%	$	77,755		10.00	%
Company.		102,527		13.14	%		62,399		8.00	%		-		-

Tier one risk based capital
Republic		80,028		10.29	%		31,102		4.00	%		46,653		6.00	%
Company.		92,739		11.89	%		31,200		4.00	%		-		-

Tier one leverage capital
Republic		80,028		8.10	%		39,544		4.00	%		49,430		5.00	%
Company.		92,739		9.36	%		39,640		4.00	%		-		-


At December 31, 2008
Total risk based capital
Republic	$	99,329		11.90	%	$	66,750		8.00	%	$	83,437		10.00	%
Company.		110,927		13.26	%		66,915		8.00	%		-		-

Tier one risk based capital
Republic		90,921		10.90	%		33,375		4.00	%		50,062		6.00	%
Company.		102,518		12.26	%		33,458		4.00	%		-		-

Tier one leverage capital
Republic		90,921		9.91	%		36,712		4.00	%		45,890		5.00	%
Company.		102,518		11.14	%		36,801		4.00	%		-		-

14. Benefit Plans

Defined Contribution Plan

The Company has a defined contribution plan pursuant to the provision of 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Plan covers all full-time employees who meet age and service requirements. The plan provides for elective employee contributions with a matching contribution from the Company limited to 4% of total salary. The total expense charged to Republic, and included in salaries and employee benefits relating to the plan was $274,000 in 2009, $251,000 in 2008 and $249,000 in 2007.

Directors’ and Officers’ Plans

The Company has agreements with insurance companies to provide for an annuity payment upon the retirement or death of certain Directors and Officers, ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 per year for ten years. The agreements were modified for most participants in 2001, to establish a minimum age of 65 to qualify for the payments. All participants are fully vested. The accrued benefits under the plan at December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 totaled $1.4 million, $1.4 million, and $1.5 million, respectively. The expense for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, totaled $53,000, $68,000, and $71,000, respectively. The Company funded the plan through the purchase of certain life insurance contracts. The cash surrender value of these contracts (owned by the Company) aggregated $2.3 million and $2.2 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, which is included in other assets.

The Company maintains a deferred compensation plan for the benefit of certain officers and directors. As of December 31, 2009, no additional individuals may participate in the plan. The plan permits certain participants to make elective contributions to their accounts, subject to applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Company may make discretionary contributions to participant accounts. Company contributions are subject to vesting, and generally vest three years after the end of the plan year to which the contribution applies, subject to acceleration of vesting upon certain changes in control (as defined in the plan) and to forfeiture upon termination for cause (as defined in the plan). Participant accounts are adjusted to reflect contributions and distributions, and income, gains, losses, and expenses as if the accounts had been invested in permitted investments selected by the participants, including Company common stock. The plan provides for distributions upon retirement and, subject to applicable limitations under the Internal Revenue Code, limited hardship withdrawals. As of December 31, 2009, $283,000 in benefits were vested. Expense recognized for the deferred compensation plan for 2009, 2008, and 2007 was $95,000, $36,000 and $194,000, respectively. Although the plan is an unfunded plan, and does not require the Company to segregate any assets, the Company has purchased shares of Company common stock in anticipation of its obligation to pay benefits under the plan. Such shares are classified in the financial statements as stock held by deferred compensation plan. The Company purchased approximately 63,800, 53,800 and 38,000 shares of the Company common stock for $499,000, $318,000 and $355,000 in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Approximately 35,554 shares of Company common stock were forfeited and transferred from stock held by deferred compensation plan to treasury stock at a value of $340,000 in 2008. Also, approximately 35,554 shares were transferred from treasury stock to stock held by deferred compensation plan at a value of $234,000 in 2008. As of December 31, 2009, approximately 140,554 shares of Company common stock were classified as stock held by deferred compensation plan.

15. Fair Value Measurements and Fair Values of Financial Instruments

Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments; however, there are inherent weaknesses in any estimation technique. Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized in a sales transaction on the dates indicated. The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of their respective year-ends and have not been re-evaluated or updated for purposes of these financial statements subsequent to those respective dates. As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at each year-end.

The Company follows the guidance issued under ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP, and identifies required disclosures on fair value measurements.

ASC 820-10 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820-10 are as follows:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported with little or no market activity).

An asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows:

Description	December 31, 2009		(Level 1) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		(Level 2) Significant Other Observable Inputs		(Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs
(In Thousands)
Securities available for sale	$	185,404	$	-	$	181,479	$	3,926

Description	December 31, 2008		(Level 1) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		(Level 2) Significant Other Observable Inputs		(Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs
(In Thousands)
Securities available for sale	$	83,032	$	-	$	78,100	$	4,932

The following table presents a reconciliation of the securities available for sale measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the year ended December 31:

	2009			2008
(In Thousands)

Beginning Balance, January 1,	$	4,932		$	-
Securities transferred to Level 3 measurement		-			9,986
Unrealized gains/ (losses)		208			(2,999	)
Impairment charges on Level 3 securities		(2,073	)		(1,438	)
Adjustment for non-credit component of previously recognized OTTI		837			-
Other, including proceeds from calls of investment securities		22			(617	)
Ending balance, December 31,	$	3,926		$	4,932

For assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows:

Description	December 31, 2009		(Level 1) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		(Level 2) Significant Other Observable Inputs		(Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs
(In thousands)
Impaired loans	$	117,256	$	-	$	-	$	117,256
Other real estate owned	$	13,611	$	-	$	-	$	13,611

Description	December 31, 2008		(Level 1) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		(Level 2) Significant Other Observable Inputs		(Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs
(In thousands)
Impaired loans	$	15,934	$	-	$	-	$	15,934
Other real estate owned	$	8,580	$	-	$	-	$	8,580

The recorded investment in impaired loans totaled $124.4 million at December 31, 2009 and $18.3 million at December 31, 2008. The amounts of related valuation allowances were $7.1 million and $2.4 million respectively at those dates.

The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Company since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities. Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Company’s disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008:

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Carried at Cost)

The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents approximate those assets’ fair values.

Investment Securities

The fair value of securities available for sale (carried at fair value) and held to maturity (carried at amortized cost) are determined by obtaining matrix pricing (Level 2), which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices. For certain securities which are not traded in active markets or are subject to transfer restrictions, valuations are adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, and such adjustments are generally based on available market evidence (Level 3). In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used. Management’s best estimate consists of both internal and external support on certain Level 3 investments. Internal cash flow models using a present value formula that includes assumptions market participants would use along with indicative exit pricing obtained from broker/dealers (where available) were used to support fair values of certain Level 3 investments.

The types of instruments valued based on matrix pricing in active markets include all of the Company’s U.S. government and agency securities, municipal obligations and corporate bonds. Such instruments are generally classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. As required by ASC 820-10, the Company does not adjust the matrix pricing for such instruments.

assumptions when corroborated by evidence such as transactions in similar instruments, completed or pending third-party transactions in the underlying investment or comparable entities, subsequent rounds of financing, recapitalizations and other transactions across the capital structure, offerings in the equity or debt markets, and changes in financial ratios or cash flows.

The Level 3 investment securities classified as available for sale are comprised of various issues of bank pooled trust preferred securities. Bank pooled trust preferred consists of the debt instruments of various banks, diversified by the number of participants in the security as well as geographically. The securities are performing according to terms, however the secondary market for such securities has become inactive, and such securities are therefore classified as Level 3 securities. The fair value analysis does not reflect or represent the actual terms or prices at which any party could purchase the securities. There is currently no secondary market for the securities and there can be no assurance that any secondary market for the securities will develop.

A third party pricing service was used in the development of the fair market valuation. The calculations used to determine fair value are based on the attributes of the bank pooled trust preferred securities, the financial condition of the issuers of the bank pooled trust preferred securities, and market based assumptions. The INTEX CDO Deal Model Library was utilized to obtain information regarding the attributes of each security and its specific collateral as of December 31, 2009 and 2008. Financial information on the issuers was also obtained from Bloomberg, the FDIC and the Office of Thrift Supervision. Both published and unpublished industry sources were utilized in estimating fair value. Such information includes loan prepayment speed assumptions, discount rates, default rates, and loss severity percentages. Due to the current state of the global capital and financial markets, the fair market valuation is subject to greater uncertainty that would otherwise exist.

Fair market valuation for each security was determined based on discounted cash flow analyses. The cash flows are primarily dependent on the estimated speeds at which the bank pooled trust preferred securities are expected to prepay, the estimated rates at which the bank pooled trust preferred securities are expected to defer payments, the estimated rates at which the bank pooled trust preferred securities are expected to default, and the severity of the losses on securities which default.

Prepayment Assumptions. Due to the lack of new bank pooled trust preferred issuances and the relativity poor conditions of the financial institution industry, the rate of voluntary prepayments are estimated at 0%.

Deferral and Default Rates. Bank pooled trust preferred securities include a provision that allows the issuing bank to defer interest payments for up to five years. The estimates for the rates of deferral are based on the financial condition of the trust preferred issuers in the pool. Estimates for the conditional default rates are based on the bank pooled trust preferred securities themselves as well as the financial condition of the trust preferred issuers in the pool.

if it falls below minimum capital requirements or becomes subject to regulatory actions including a written agreement, or a cease and desist order. The rates of deferral and conditional default are estimated at 0.36%.

Loss Severity. The fact that an issuer defaults on a loan, does not necessarily mean that the investor will lose all of their investment. Thus, it is important to understand not only the default assumption, but also the expected loss given a default, or the loss severity assumption. Both Standard & Poors and Moody’s Analytics have performed and published research that indicates that recoveries on bank pooled trust preferred securities are low (less than 20%). The loss severity estimates are estimated at a range of 80% to 100%.

Ratings Agencies. The major ratings agencies have recently been cutting the ratings on various bank pooled trust preferred securities

Bond Waterfall. The bank pooled trust preferred securities have several tranches: Senior tranches, Mezzanine tranches and the Residual or income tranches. The Company invested in the mezzanine tranches for all of its bank pooled trust preferred securities. The Senior and Mezzanine tranches were over collateralized at issuance, meaning that the par value of the underlying collateral was more than the balance issued on the tranches. The terms generally provide that if the performing collateral balances fall below certain triggers, then income is diverted from the residual tranches to pay the Senior and Mezzanine tranches. However, if significant deferrals occur, income could also be diverted from the Mezzanine tranches to pay the Senior tranches.

Internal Rate of Return. Internal rates of return are the pre-tax yield rates used to discount the future cash flow stream expected from the collateral cash flow. The marketplace for the bank pooled trust preferred securities at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was not active. This is evidenced by a significant widening of the bid/ask spreads the markets in which the bank pooled trust preferred securities trade and then by a significant decrease in the volume of trades relative to historical levels. The new issue market is also inactive.

Loans Receivable (Carried at Cost)

The fair values of loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market rates at the balance sheet date that reflect the credit and interest rate-risk inherent in the loans. Projected future cash flows are calculated based upon contractual maturity or call dates, projected repayments and prepayments of principal. Generally, for variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.

Other Real Estate Owned (Carried at Market Value)

These assets are carried at the lower of cost or market. At December 31, 2009 these assets are carried at current market value.

Restricted Stock (Carried at Cost)

The carrying amount of restricted stock approximates fair value, and considers the limited marketability of such securities.

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable (Carried at Cost)

The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.

Deposit Liabilities (Carried at Cost)

The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts).

Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

Short-Term Borrowings (Carried at Cost)

The carrying amounts of short-term borrowings approximate their fair values.

FHLB Advances (Carried at Cost)

Fair values of FHLB advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on quoted prices for new FHLB advances with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity. These prices obtained from this active market represent a market value that is deemed to represent the transfer price if the liability were assumed by a third party.

Subordinated Debt (Carried at Cost)

Fair values of subordinated debt are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on market rates currently offered on such debt with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity.

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments (Disclosed at Notional amounts)

Fair values for the Company’s off-balance sheet financial instruments (lending commitments and letters of credit) are based on fees currently charged in the market to enter into similar agreements, taking into account, the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

	December 31, 2009				December 31, 2008
(Dollars in Thousands)	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value

Balance Sheet Data:
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	55,618	$	55,618	$	34,418	$	34,418
Investment securities available for sale		185,404		185,404		83,032		83,032
Investment securities held to maturity		155		165		198		214
Restricted stock		6,836		6,836		6,836		6,836
Loans receivable, net		680,977		674,581		774,673		774,477
Other real estate owned		13,611		13,611		8,580		8,580
Accrued interest receivable		3,957		3,957		3,939		3,939

Financial Liabilities:
Deposits:
Demand, savings and money market	$	505,640	$	505,640	$	345,501	$	345,501
Time		377,254		379,090		393,666		395,570
Subordinated debt		22,476		14,609		22,476		12,362
Short-term borrowings		-		-		77,309		77,309
FHLB advances		25,000		25,291		25,000		26,031
Accrued interest payable		1,826		1,826		2,540		2,540

Off Balance Sheet financial instruments
Commitments to extend credit		-		-		-		-
Standby letters-of-credit		-		-		-		-

16. Stock Based Compensation

The Company maintains the Amendment and Restatement No. 3 of the Stock Options Plan and Restricted Stock Plan of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (“Plan”), under which the Company may grant options, restricted stock or stock appreciation rights to the Company’s employees, directors, and certain consultants. Under the terms of the Plan, 1.5 million shares of common stock, plus an annual increase equal to the number of shares needed to restore the maximum number of shares that may be available for grant under the Plan to 1.5 million shares, are available for such grants. As of December 31, 2009, the only grants under the Plan have been option grants. The Plan provides that the exercise price of each option granted equals the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant. Any option granted vests within one to five years and has a maximum term of ten years. The Black-Scholes option pricing model is utilized to determine the fair value of stock options. In 2009, the following assumptions were utilized: a dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 21.58% to 27.61%; a risk-free interest rate of 1.99% to 3.31%; and an expected life of 7.0 years. In 2008 the following assumptions were utilized: a dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 24.98% to 34.52%; risk-free interest rate of 2.49% to 3.37% and an expected life of 7.0 years. In 2007 the following assumptions were utilized: a dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 25.24%; risk-free interest rate of 4.70% and an expected life of 7.0 years. A dividend yield of 0% is utilized, because cash dividends have never been paid. The expected life reflects a 3 to 4 year “all or nothing” vesting period, the maximum ten year term and review of historical behavior. The volatility was based on Bloomberg’s seven year volatility calculation for “FRBK” stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on the seven year Treasury bond. 25,850 shares vested in 2009 compared to 12,000 shares vested in 2008. Expense is recognized ratably over the period required to vest. At January 1, 2009, there were 236,350 unvested options with a fair value of $827,755 with $599,551 of that amount remaining to be recognized as expense. At December 31, 2009 there were 328,700 unvested options with a fair value of $906,844 with $563,950 of that amount remaining to be expensed. At that date, the intrinsic value of the 544,304 options outstanding was $19,449, while the intrinsic value of the 215,604 exercisable (vested) was also $19,449. During 2009, 11,000 options were forfeited with a weighted average grant fair value of $50,670.

A summary of the status of the Company’s stock options under the Plan as of December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 and changes during the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 are presented below:

	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2009					2008					2007
	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, beginning of year		467,988		$	8.33		737,841		$	6.39		661,449		$	5.55
Granted		129,200			6.28		189,000			7.84		99,000			11.77
Exercised		(34,287	)		4.84		(310,440	)		3.00		(16,558	)		2.81
Forfeited		(18,597	)		9.46		(148,413	)		9.20		(6,050	)		12.14
Outstanding, end of year		544,304			8.03		467,988			8.33		737,841			6.39
Options exercisable at year-end		215,604			8.61		231,638			7.61		632,791			5.49
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year				$	2.12				$	3.20				$	4.61

	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2009		2008
Number of Options exercised		34,287		310,440
Cash received	$	165,950	$	930,321
Intrinsic value	$	101,011	$	963,561
Tax benefit	$	35,354	$	337,246

The following table summarizes information about options outstanding at December 31, 2009.

	Options outstanding						Options exercisable
Range of exercise Prices	Number outstanding at December 31, 2009		Weighted Average remaining contractual life (years)		Weighted Average exercise price		Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price
$1.81		7,453		1.0	$	1.81		7,453	$	1.81
$2.77		743		2.1		2.77		743		2.77
$5.70 to $8.72		381,699		7.9		7.06		80,499		6.26
$9.93 to $12.13		154,409		6.0		10.76		126,909		10.54
		544,304			$	8.03		215,604	$	8.61

	For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
	Number of Shares			Weighted average grant date fair value
Nonvested at beginning of year		236,350		$	3.50
Granted		129,200			2.12
Vested		(25,850	)		4.72
Forfeited		(11,000	)		4.61
Nonvested at end of year		328,700		$	2.76

Compensation expense of $278,000, $115,000, and $125,000 was recognized during the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. In each of those years, a 35% assumed tax benefit for the plan was calculated.

17. Segment Reporting

The Company has one reportable segment: community banking. The community bank segments primarily encompasses the commercial loan and deposit activities of Republic, as well as consumer loan products in the area surrounding its branches.

18. Transactions with Affiliate

At December 31, 2009 and 2008, Republic had outstanding balances of $19.9 million and $21.6 million, respectively, of commercial loans, which had been participated to First Bank of Delaware (“FBD”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company prior to January 1, 2005. As of December 31, 2009 and 2008 Republic had outstanding balances of $23.6 million and $37.2 million of commercial loan balances it had purchased from FBD. The above loan participations and sales were made at arms length. They are made as a result of lending limit and other regulatory requirements.

19. Parent Company Financial Information

The following financial statements for Republic First Bancorp, Inc. should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the other notes related to the consolidated financial statements.

BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 2009 and 2008

(Dollars in thousands)

	2009		2008
ASSETS
Cash	$	11,702	$	11,579
Corporation-obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities of subsidiary trust holding junior obligations of the corporation		676		676
Investment in subsidiaries		79,354		89,530
Other assets		1,737		1,395
Total Assets	$	93,469	$	103,180

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Accrued expenses	$	729	$	1,377
Corporation-obligated mandatorily redeemable
securities of subsidiary trust holding solely junior
subordinated debentures of the corporation		22,476		22,476
Total Liabilities		23,205		23,853

Shareholders’ Equity:
Total Shareholders’ Equity		70,264		79,327
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	93,469	$	103,180

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands)

	2009			2008			2007
Interest income	$	36		$	32		$	19
Dividend income from subsidiaries		1,368			1,112			2,006
Total income		1,404			1,144			2,025
Trust preferred interest expense		1,190			1,054			631
Expenses		214			90			89
Total expenses		1,404			1,144			720
Net income before taxes		-			-			1,305
Federal income tax		-			-			-
Income before undistributed income of subsidiaries		-			-			1,305
Total equity in undistributed income (loss) of subsidiaries		(11,442	)		(472	)		5,580
Net income (loss)	$	(11,442	)	$	(472	)	$	6,885


Shareholders’ equity, beginning of year	$	79,327		$	80,467		$	74,734
Stock based compensation		278			115			125
Exercise of stock options		166			931			47
Purchase of treasury shares		-			-			(1,305	)
Tax benefit of stock options exercises		14			265			348
Deferred compensation plan distributions and transfers		1,167			-			-
Stock purchase for deferred compensation plan		(499	)		(318	)		(355	)
Net income (loss)		(11,442	)		(472	)		6,885
Change in unrealized (loss) gain on securities available for sale		1,253			(1,661	)		(12	)
Shareholders’ equity, end of year	$	70,264		$	79,327		$	80,467

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Dollars in thousands)

	2009			2008			2007
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(11,442	)	$	(472	)	$	6,885
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Deferred compensation plan distributions and transfers		1,167			-			-
Stock purchases for deferred compensation plan		(499	)		(318	)		(355	)
Stock based compensation		278			115			125
Increase in other assets		(355	)		(699	)		(391	)
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities		(648	)		189			409
Equity in undistributed losses (income) of subsidiaries		11,442			472			(5,580	)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		(57	)		(713	)		1,093
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in subsidiary		-			-			(5,000	)
Purchase of corporation- obligated
mandatorily redeemable capital
securities of subsidiary trust holding
junior obligations of the corporation		-			(335	)		(155	)
Net cash used in investing activities		-			(335	)		(5,155	)
Cash from Financing Activities:
Exercise of stock options		166			931			47
Issuance of corporation- obligated
mandatorily redeemable securities
of subsidiary trust holding solely
junior subordinated debentures
of the corporation		-			11,135			5,155
Purchase of treasury shares		-			-			(1,305	)
Tax benefit of stock option exercises		14			265			348
Net cash provided by financing activities		180			12,331			4,245
Increase in cash		123			11,283			183
Cash, beginning of period		11,579			296			113
Cash, end of period	$	11,702		$	11,579		$	296

20. Related Party Transactions

The Company made payments to related parties in the amount $1.8 million during 2009 compared to $0.2 million in 2008. The disbursements made during 2009 include $1.4 million in fees for architectural design, interior design, securing approvals, and construction management services paid to InterArch, a company owned by the spouse of Vernon W. Hill, II. Mr. Hill has made an investment in outstanding convertible trust preferred securities issued by the Company and currently acts as a consultant to the Bank. The convertible nature of these securities results in beneficial ownership of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the common stock of the company.

In order to adopt more of a retail customer focus, the Company remodeled each of its existing locations. Capital improvements totaling $8.3 million were made to the existing locations. Architectural design and construction management services provided by InterArch related to these improvements represented approximately 11% of the overall project costs, or $0.9 million. In addition, the Company utilized InterArch for similar services with respect to new locations for future growth and expansion at a cost of $0.5 million.

Competitive bids were solicited and received prior to the selection of InterArch for architectural and design services. During 2009, the Company engaged a nationally recognized independent accounting firm to review certain related party transactions. The findings provided by this firm were used to manage the related party expenditures associated with construction and renovation projects to industry standards. Based on these findings and its own detailed review, management believes disbursements made to related parties were substantially equivalent to those that would have been paid to unaffiliated companies for comparable goods and services and were within the range of industry standards for such services.

21. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

The following tables are summary unaudited statements of operation information for each of the quarters ended during 2009 and 2008.

Summary of Selected Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data

	For the Quarter Ended, 2009
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	Fourth			Third		Second			First
Income Statement Data
Total interest income	$	10,694		$	10,713	$	10,935		$	11,128
Total interest expense		3,734			3,908		4,143			4,270
Net interest income (loss)		6,960			6,805		6,792			6,858
Provision for loan losses		1,000			150		8,250			4,800
Non-interest income (loss)		(1,205	)		250		382			652
Non-interest expense		8,555			6,700		7,219			8,485
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		(1,368	)		20		(2,860	)		(2,015	)
Net income (loss)	$	(2,432	)	$	185	$	(5,435	)	$	(3,760	)

Per Share Data (1)
Basic:
Net income (loss)	$	(0.23	)	$	0.02	$	(0.51	)	$	(0.35	)

Diluted:
Net income (loss)	$	(0.23	)	$	0.02	$	(0.51	)	$	(0.35	)

	For the Quarter Ended, 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	Fourth			Third		Second		First
Income Statement Data
Total interest income	$	12,315		$	13,532	$	13,328	$	14,801
Total interest expense		5,264			5,914		6,324		7,579
Net interest income		7,051			7,618		7,004		7,222
Provision for loan losses		1,601			43		43		5,812
Non-interest income (loss)		(931	)		672		836		665
Non-interest expense		5,370			6,008		6,061		6,448
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		(435	)		706		547		(1,595	)
Net income (loss)	$	(416	)	$	1,533	$	1,189	$	(2,778	)

Per Share Data (1)
Basic:
Net income (loss)	$	(0.04	)	$	0.14	$	0.11	$	(0.27	)

Diluted:
Net income (loss)	$	(0.04	)	$	0.14	$	0.11	$	(0.27	)
(1) Quarters do not add to full year EPS due to rounding